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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ May 18, 1882. 
nurserymen’s class with very neat healthy plants, Statice profusa 
and Anthurium Scliertzeiianum being the two best. -Mr. J. Cypher 
followed closely with very good specimens. An extra prize was 
adjudged to Messrs. T. Jackson & Son for good well-flowered plants. 
Azaleas. —The leading prize for six in the nurserymen’s class was 
accorded to Mr. C. Turner, Slough, for globular and pyramidal 
specimens of Due de Nassau, Comtesse de Flandres, Heine des Fleurs, 
Chelsoni, Etendard de Flandres, and Madame de Cannart d’Hamale; 
Mr. H. James, Castle Nursery, Norwood, took the third position. 
In the amateurs’ class for six, Mr. J. 'Jhild, gardener to Mrs. Torr, 
Garbrand Hall, was an excellent first; Mr. G. Wheeler, gardener to 
Lady Louisa Goldsmid, taking the second prize, both with profusely 
flowered specimens of moderate size. In the amateurs’ class for six 
plants in 12-inch pots Mr. A. Ratty, gardener to R. Thornton, Esq., 
The Hoo, Sydenham, was first; and Mr. Child followed closely with 
neat specimens. In the open class for twelve Azaleas Mr. C. Turner 
was adjudged the first prize for a superb collection of healthy plants ; 
Mr. Ratty was second with extremely well-flowered examples of 
Due de Brabant, Charmer, Crotteriana, and others; Messrs. B. Peed 
and Sons secured the third place with small plants. 
Hoses. —For nine Roses in pots Messrs. Paul & Son, Cheshunt, were 
awarded chief honours for magnificent specimens in excellent con¬ 
dition. The central plant of Charles Lawson was extremely fine, 8 or 
9 feet high and as much in diameter, and flowering profusely. Victor 
Verdier was of similar dimensions ; Perfection de Monplaisir, Madame 
de St. Joseph, and Anna Alexieff being also very good. Mr. J. F. 
Mould, Pewsey, was third with small plants. For twenty Roses in 
8-inch pots Mr. C. Turner was adjudged the first honours for healthy 
little plants of the best varieties, most of them well flowered. Messrs. 
G. Paul & Son followed very closely with similar specimens. Mr. 
Wiggins, gardener to II. Little, Esq., Hillingdon, was second with fair 
plants, but small. 
Orchids. —As usual these formed a beautiful bank, one of the most 
attractive features of the Show. In the amateurs’ class for twelve 
plants Mr. C. Coningsby, gardener to C. Dorman, Esq., The Firs, 
Sydenham, was accorded the chief honours for a very handsome col¬ 
lection, in which the most noticeable plant was Odontoglossum vexil- 
larium, 4 feet in diameter, and bearing some dozens of flowers. Onci- 
dium concolor, Masdevallia Harryana, Dendrobium Falconeri, Cattleya 
Skinneri alba, Cattleya Mendeli, and several others, equally choice 
and well-grown plants. Mr. J. Douglas was a good second with fine 
examples of Cypripedium villosum, Dendrobium nobile, D. Falconeri, 
and several Odontoglossums. Mr. A. E. Catt, gardener to W. Cobb, 
Esq., Sydenham, was a close third, Vanda cserulescens Boxalli being 
especially noteworthy. An extra prize was awarded to Mr. Child for 
healthy plants. 
In the nurserymen’s class for twelve Mr. H. James, Norwood, se¬ 
cured the leading position with profusely flowered specimens of Odon- 
oglossum citrosmum, Cypripedium niveum, Oncidium Marshallianum, 
and others. Messrs. T. Jackson & Sons were second with a very fair 
collection of small plants. 
Fine-foliage Plants. —Mr. C. Rann was the chief exhibitor in the 
amateurs’ class for six specimens, and worthily secured the leading 
prize for very large and handsome plants, Croton interruptus, Areca 
sapida, and others being fine. Mr. Tudgey was second with grand ex¬ 
amples of Latania borbonica and Cycas circinalis, with several 
Crotons and Cordylines in good condition. Mr. G. Wheeler was third 
chiefly with large and handsome Palms. An extra prize was awarded 
to Mr. R. Butler, gardener to H. H. Gibbs, Esq., Regent’s Park. In 
the nurserymen’s class for six Mr. J. Cypher took the lead with a 
handsome collection, comprising a gigantic specimen of Latania 
borbonica and a healthy Gleichenia Mendeli. Mr. H. James and 
Messrs. Hooper & Co., Covent Garden, were placed second and third 
respectively. An extra prize was awarded to Mr. J. F. Mould for a 
pretty collection. 
Feins. —A beautiful collection was staged in the amateurs’ class for 
six by Mr. J. Douglas, gardener to F. Whitbourn, Esq., Loxford Hall, 
Ilford, the plants comprising handsome healthy examples of Dicksonia 
antarctica, Dicksonia fibrosa, and several Adiantums. Mr. G. Wheeler 
was a good second, and Mr. R. Butler was third with well-grown 
plants ; and Mr. II. James secured the second prize in the nursery¬ 
men’s class with fresh healthy specimens. Ericas were not largely 
shown. In the amateurs’ class for six Mr. Tudgey gained the chief 
award with well-flowered specimens of moderate size ; Mr. G. Wheeler 
was third. Messrs. B. Peed were the only exhibitors in the nursery¬ 
men’s class, having neat specimens well flowered. Pelargoniums were 
well shown by Messrs. Cypher, Turner, James, Wiggins, G. W. Griffin, 
gardener to J. Wilcocks, Esq., Forest Hill, and C. Hammond, gardener 
to F. Hunt, Esq., Stamford Hill. All the plants were well flowered 
and evenly trained. For hardy plants Mr. J. Douglas, Messrs 
Hooper it Co., and J. Carter it Co. were the prizetakers with choice 
collections. In the class for Gloxinias Mr. T. Lambert, gardener 
to S. White, Esq., Mr. Ratty, and Mr. Griffin were the prizewinners 
in that order. 
Miscellaneous. —The groups from nurserymen and others not in 
competition were very beautiful, and contributed largely to the suc¬ 
cess of the Exhibition as regards the effect. 
Messrs. J. Veitch it Sons, Chelsea, were awarded a silver medal for 
an extensive and handsome collection of Japanese Maples with cut 
blooms of Rhododendrons and hardy Azaleas. A similar award was 
granted to Mr. B. S. Williams, Upper Holloway, for a large group of 
choice Orchids and new plants very tastefully arranged. 
The same recognition was worthily accorded to Messrs. W. Paul and 
Son, Waltham Cross, for a beautiful group of Roses, comprising a 
large number of plants mostly well flowered. 
Messrs. J. Laing & Co., Forest Hill, also were adjudged a silver 
medal for a group of miscellaneous fine-foliage and flowering plants, 
including many novelties. 
Messrs. George Jackman & Son, Woking, contributed a most hand¬ 
some collection of Clematises, the flowers being of surprising size. 
The best of the single varieties were Mrs. G. Jackman, white ; Madame 
Van Houtte, creamy white ; alba magna, very large ; Henryi, French 
white, large. Of the purples the best were Lady C. Nevill, Excelsior, 
purpurea elegans,Blue Gem, and Robert Hanbury. The best doubles 
were Duchess of Edinburgh and Lucie Lemoine, white ; and Countess 
of Lovelace, purple. A silver gilt medal was awarded. The follow¬ 
ing exhibitors were also granted bronze medals :—Mr. W. Rumsey, 
Waltham Cross, for collection of Roses ; Hooper it Co. for Pansies ; 
Kelway it Sons, Langport, for Pyretheums and Pseonies ; Messrs. J. 
Carter it Co., Holborn, for a choice collection of hardy plants ; a large 
bronze medal to Mr. J. Golder, gardener to G. J. Lea, Esq., Hamp¬ 
stead, for a collection of handsome Adiantums. 
Numerous plants were certificated, and will be described in a future 
issue. 
In the afternoon the Princess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess 
of Teck, and a large number of distinguished persons visited the 
Exhibition. 
KITCHEN GARDEN. 
Make preparation for sov/ing late Peas, selecting well-enriched 
ground, or in poor shallow soils sow the seed over manure in the 
trenches prepared as for Celery, returning the soil to the trenches 
before sowing. The most reliable kinds are Ne Plus Ultra and Em¬ 
peror of the Marrows in the tall varieties, and of the medium-height 
sorts Stratagem and Best of All. These should be sown without 
delay, and followed by another similar sowing in a fortnight’s time, 
the quantity being proportionate to the probable requirements of 
each establishment. A sowing should also be made of Broad Bean3 
according to the requirements, and this in most instances will be the 
last sowing of the season. Early Peas will in dry weather require 
copious supplies of water, especially those on south borders and at 
the foot of walls. Attend to sticking successional crops of these, and 
dusting them whilst damp with soot, quicklime, or dry wood ashes, 
as a preventive of the attacks of slugs and sparrows. Similar atten¬ 
tion will be needed by seed beds of Broccoli and Turnips to prevent 
the ravages of the Turnip fly. Make successional sowing of Turnips j 
watering well those advanced whenever the soil becomes dry, an^ 
apply the same treatment to all advanced crops in warm situations. 
Lettuce seed after this time should be sown in drills, and the seedlings 
thinned to avoid transplanting. Cauliflowers from early sowings will 
soon be fit for planting out, and good breadths should be placed out 
as soon as the plants are fit, especially of Autumn Giant and Eclipse 
HARDY FRUIT GARDEN. 
Peaches and Nectarines .—Attention in disbudding these will be 
needed, commencing with the most forward growths, and partially, 
so as not to check the action of the sap by the removal of a large 
amount of growth at once. Disbudding is an operation requiring 
some care and judgment to supply the tree with young shoots for 
next season, it being borne in mind that the Peach and Nectarine 
bear on the wood of the previous season. Retain a well-placed 
shoot at the base of the present bearing shoot and another at its 
extremity, at least above or on a level with the fruit, in order to 
secure to the fruit the full benefit of the sap. This latter growth— 
i.e., above the fruit, may be stopped when a few inches long unless 
required to extend for filling space. Keep a sharp look-out for 
aphides, and promptly apply an insecticide upon their first appear¬ 
ance. 
FRUIT HOUSES. 
Vines .— In fine sunny weather increase the ventilation for the 
benefit of the foliage, which in a close confined atmosphere has a 
sickly hue, and is thin in texture. Early closing likewise should be 
attended to, not only to economise fuel, but to afford the Vines as 
