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JOURNAL OF H0RTICUL1URE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ June 19, 1884. 
gardener to W. Clay, Esq., Kingston, won premier honours in the amateurs’ 
class for six Show varieties, a bright, handsome collection. Mr. F. J. Hill, 
gardener to H. Little, Esq., Hillingdon Place, Uxbridge, followed with 
thinner hut fairly good specimens. He was, however, an easy first with 
six Fancy varieties, even, fresh, and profusely flowered specimens, being 
followed by Mr. Wiggins with smaller examples. Mr. Eason, gardener to 
B. Noakes, Esq., Hope Cottage, Highgate,had six neat Zonal Pelargoniums, 
well flowered, being followed by Mr. Weston, gardener to D. Martineau, 
Esq., Clapham Park. 
Stove and Greenhouse Plants. —Mr. J. Cypher was the principal 
exhibitor in the open class, taking the first place with twelve beautiful 
plants, including Erica Cavendishiana, Ixora Williams!, Allamanda Hender- 
soni, and Stephanotis floribunda in superb form. The second honours were 
adjudged to Messrs. Jackson & Son, several of these plants being scarcely in 
their best condition. Pimelea mirabilis, a globular well-flowered specimen. 
Mr. IT. James followed with small but fresh and neat specimens of Heaths, 
Azaleas, and Statices. Mr. J. Cypher staged the leading collection of six 
specimens in the nurserymen’s class, most praiseworthy plants ; Ixora Fraseri 
being loaded with flowers, Erica depressa in grand condition, and Dipladenia 
amabilis very handsome. Mr. J. F. Mould was second with small specimens. 
Mr. H. James was third, having a good Erica Cavendishiana. Mr. J. Child 
took the lead with six plants, including Dracophyllum gracile, Erica depressa, 
and Aphelexis macrantha purpurea, very fine. Mr. Gibson, gardener to 
T. F. Burnaby Atkins, Esq., Halstead Place, Sevenoaks, was second with 
profusely flowered plants. Mr. Rann was third. 
Messrs. J. Laing & Co., Forest Hill, had the only collection of twelve 
Tuberous Begonias, a choice selection of the leading varieties, distinguished 
by the great size and rich or soft colours of their flowers. Mr. Child was 
also first in the amateurs’ class, with good plants and varieties. Mr. J. Tong, 
gardener to J. S. Law, Esq., South Lodge, Southgate, was second. 
Fine-foliage plants. —Mr. H. James won the chief prize for six specimens, 
his best plants being Theophrasta imperialis and Anthurium regale. Mr. F. 
Mould, Pewsey, was second with smaller plants. Mr. C. Rann had the best 
six fine-foliage plants, the Palms and Crotons being very good. Mr. G. 
Wheeler was a good second, his Corypha australis being very fine ; and Mr. R. 
Butler followed with large Palms and Crolons, the latter rather wanting in 
colour. The best six Palms were shown by Mr. Rann, his gigantic Phoeni- 
cophorium seychellarum being very prominent and effective. Mr. James 
was second, his central specimen of Areca lutescens being of great size and 
in fine condition. Mr. R. Butler, gardener to II. H. Gibbs, Esq., St. Dunstan’s 
Lodge, Regent’s Park, was third with healthy plants. 
An excellent collection of Ferns from Mr. Rann, gardener to J. Warren, Esq., 
Handcross Park, Crawley, gained him first honours in the class for six speci¬ 
mens, Davallia Moreana 7 or 8 feet in diameter, Cvathea dealbata, 10 feet 
high and as much in diameter across the head of fronds, with Todea africana 
of nearly equal size, were magnificent. Mr. J. Child secured the second place 
with similarly praiseworthy plants, as healthy and well grown as could be 
desired. 
Fruit. —There was a good display in the classes provided for fruits, and 
in some the competition was very keen. 
Pine Apples .—For one Queen Pine Mr. F. Coomber, gardener to J. H. 
Rolls, Esq., M.P., The Hendre, Monmouth, was first with a beautiful even 
well-ripened fruit of about Gibs, weight. Mr. T. Hare, the Gardens, 
Wellingore, Grantham, followed with a well-developed specimen, and Mr. 
G. T. Miles, gardener to Lord Carrington, Wycombe Abbey, Bucks, was 
third with a fruit weighing 5Jibs. There were five entries. For any 
variety not a Queen Mr. Muir, gardener to C. R. M. Talbot, Esq., M.P., 
Margam Park, Tarbach, was first with Charlotte Rothschild, weighing 6 lbs., 
in fine condition. Mr. G. T. Miles was second, and Mr. Bates, gardener 
to J. E. Meek, Esq., Poulett Lodge, Twickenham, third, both with Smooth 
Cayenne. 
Melons .—A class was provided for two fruits, one green and the other 
scarlet-flesh. Of six competitors Mr. Chuck, gardener to C. S. A. Thellusen, 
Esq., Broadsworth Hall, Doncaster, was first with High Cross Hybrid and 
Royal Ascot; Mr. Hollingworth, The Gardens, Woodseat, Uttoxeter, second 
with Trentham Favourite and Hero of Lockinge ; Mr. C. Herrin, The 
Gardens, Clialfont Park, following with Victory of Chalfont and Blenheim 
Orange. 
Grapes .—Considerable space was occupied by the entries in these classes ; 
the black Grapes being generally of fair quality. For a basket of black 
Grapes Mr. Wildsmith, gardener to Viscount Eversley, Heckfield, was first 
with Black Hamburgh, large in berry and bunch, and beautifully coloured. 
Mr. E. Adams, gardener to W. H. Trego, Esq., was second, and Mr. W. Fyfe, 
gardener to W. W. F. Dick, Esq., Thames Ditton House, third with the same 
variety. Five baskets of a white variety were staged. Mr. P. Feist, gardener 
to R. J. Ashton, Esq., Bisbopsgate House, Staines, winning chief honours 
with Muscat of Alexandria, large in bunch and berry, but deficient in colour. 
Mr. Mowbray, gardener to the Earl of Leven and Melville, Fulmer, Slough, 
was second with Buckland Sweetwater well ripened ; and Mr. Cakebread, 
gardener to Sir P. F. Rose, Bart., Raynes, Bucks, was third with Foster’s 
Seedling of good size and fairly ripened. 
In the class for three bunches of Black Hamburghs the competition was 
extremely keen, no less than thirteen exhibitors entering. Mr. Wildsmith 
won the first honours with three magnificent bunches, large in berry and 
splendidly coloured. These also secured the Veitch memorial medal and 
prize of £5 for the best three bunches of Grapes in the Show, a double 
honour of which Mr. Wildsmith may well be proud. Mr. W. Chuck was 
second with even beautifully coloured bunches, and Mr. Woodbridge, The 
Gardens, Syon House, was placed third with well ripened examples of good 
size. A similar prize was awarded to Mr. T. Coomber for bunches of good size. 
For three bunches not Black Hamburghs, Mr. G. T. Miles was first with 
fine specimens of Gros Colman, large and grandly coloured. Mr. Louden, 
gardener to T. Barnes, Esq., The Quinta, Chirk, was second with Madresfield 
Court of fair size, but wanting colour. Mr. Mowbray was third with 
Black Prince. 
White Grapes were well represented in point of numbers. For three 
bunches of Muscat of Alexandria there were six competitors, Mr. Louden 
gaining the chief place with good bunches, two of which were well coloured. 
Mr. Cakebread was second, and Mr. Feist third, both showing rather green 
examples. For three bunches of any other white Grapes Mr. Adams took 
the lead with Buckland Sweeetwater in good condition. Mr. R. Grey, gar¬ 
dener to Earl Stanhope, Chevening, Sevenoaks, was second with Foster’s 
Seedling, large in bunch and berry ; and Mr. Herrin was third with the same 
variety. There were ten entries. Peaches, Nectarines, Cherries, and Straw¬ 
berries were not largely shown, the principal prizes being taken by Messrs. 
W. Bones, Hare, Kemp, Chuck, and Sharpe. 
The Fruiterers’ Company’s prize of ten guineas for the best collection of 
fruits was gained by Mr. Wildsmith, who had Pine Apples, Grapes, Melons, 
Peaches. Nectarines, Strawberries, Figs, and Cherries, all in fine condition. 
Cut flowers occupied considerable space in the long tent. Roses were 
well shown by Mr. Hollingworth, Turkey Court, Maidstone ; Messrs. Paul 
and Son, Cheshunt; Mr. W. Robbins, gardener to E. Dyke Lee, Esq., Hart¬ 
well House, Aylesbury ; and Mr. A. Gibson. The principal exhibitors of 
mi-cellaneous "flowers were Mr. W. Balchin, Brighton ; Mr. H. James, Mr. 
C. J. Salter, Mr. Gibson, and Mr. Weston. Mr. C. Turner, Mr. Little, 
and Mr. Clay showed the best stands of Pelargonium blooms. Several col¬ 
lections of wild flowers were also contributed. 
The miscellaneous exhibits added materially to the effect of the show 
many handsome groups being displayed. Mr. Baxter, gardener to Sir Trevor 
Lawrence, exhibited a handsome group of Masdevalhas, for which a silver 
medal was awarded. From Mr. B. S. Williams, Holloway, came an effective 
collection of Orchids and various greenhouse plants. Cattleyas were in 
great force, and a small silver-gilt medal was deservedly accorded to the 
group. Messrs. W. Cutbush & Son, Highgate, exhibited a group of green¬ 
house plants, including Azaleas, Stephanotis, Ericas, and others. A small 
silver medal was awarded. A magnificent group of Begonias from Messrs. 
John Laing & Co., Forest Hill, represented one of the finest features of the 
Show'. It was a display of flowers of great size and variety of colour. A 
small silver-gilt medal was awarded. Messrs. J. Veitch & Son, Chelsea, had 
a collection of cut flowers, consisting of Irises, Brompton Stocks, Gladioli. 
Ixias, Antirrhinums, and others. The first-named were very fine and 
diversified and Gladiolus Colvilli alba was in excellent condition. A large 
bronze medal was awarded. The same firm sent a group of greenhouse 
plants, the Gloxinias being exceptionally good. This also was a fine 
collection, and a large silver medal was awarded. Mr. C. Turner, 
Slough, exhibited a fine collection of Pelargoniums amongst the other 
miscellaneous groups, and was awarded a large bronze medal. Mr. J. 
Burns, gardener to Mrs. Bond Cabball, Cromer, exhibited six pots of 
scarlet Brompton Stocks of good colour. Messrs. Barr & Son, Covent Garden, 
were represented by a very large collection of cut flowers, amongst which 
Poppies, Irises, Gladioli, Liliums, Pteonias, Ixias, and Pyrethrums were 
strikingly to the fore. A large bronze medal was awarded. Messrs. Hooper 
and Co., Covent Garden, sent an excellent collection of cut flowers, largely 
consisting of Pteonies and German Irises. It included many other popular 
hardy flowers, however, and a small silver medal was adjudged to it. Messrs. 
Paul & Son, Cheshunt, exhibited a very large collection of hardy plants, 
comprising Campanulas, Aquilegias, Pansies, Pteonies, Poppies, Geums, 
Irises, and numerous others. This was a really grand group, and attracted 
considerable attention and received a silver medal. Messrs. Kelway & Son, 
Langport, Somerset, also sent a miscellaneous collection of flowers, including 
Pyrethrums, Pmonies, and Amaryllises. A certificate was awarded. Mr. W. 
Chuck, gardener, Brodsworth Hall, Doncaster, showed a dozen cut blooms of 
Souvenir de la Malmaison Carnation in fair condition. The miscellaneous 
fruit exhibits were not very extensive. Four Queen Pine Apples were sent 
by Mr. Fry, gardener to L. J. Baker, Esq., Haydon Hall. A Melon from 
Mr. Chuck, and another from Mr. C. Herrin, gardener to J. N. Hibbert, Esq., 
Slough, were also exhibited. A dish of Lord Napier Nectarines were shown 
by Mr. Mundell, gardener to Lord Ebury, Rickmansworth, and of Bellegarde 
Peaches by Mr. Bones, Havering Park. Mr. Woodbridge, gardener, Syon 
House, Isle worth, was awarded a certificate for fruit of Vanilla planifolia. 
Mr. P. Feist, Bishopsgate House, Staines, showed three fair bunches of Muscat 
of Alexandria Grape. 
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KITCHEN GARDEN. 
The Season and Vegetables .—In our district the season is one of the 
most favourable experienced for some years for all kinds of vegetables. 
There are many who think that a mild winter favours the production of 
insect pests, but so far these have been scarce and have done little damage. 
Indeed, they are far less destructive than they have been after the most 
severe winters. Onions, Carrots, and Cauliflowers are amongst the first 
to be attacked, but if they remain free until July it is very seldom they 
are much injured afterwards. For this reason many who are unable to 
grow some crops owing to the destructiveness of the grubs in spring may 
safely sow or plant in July. Globe Artichokes are wonderfully fine this 
spring, and we account for this through their not being frosted down last 
winter. Many say they did not like this vegetable, and if they have only 
had experience of small heads we are not surprised at their impression ; 
but large succulent heads, especially of the Green variety, are really 
delicious. 
Planting Broccoli .—These should all be put in their bearing quarters 
as soon as possible. We plant large quantities between late Potatoes, 
and we find them succeed well in such positions. The plants should not 
at any time be grown closer together than 18 inches each way, and some 
of the stronger-growing varieties should stand 2 feet apart; but we do 
not approve of growing them 3 feet or more asunder in order to get 
extra large heads, as medium ones are the most serviceable. Where the 
plants are growing close together in the seed rows they must be eased at 
the root with ajfork, then draw them up, wet all the roots in a paint-like 
