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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
t June 29, 1882. 
Mr. Wiggins was a close second, four of his plants being grandly 
flowered ; Lucy, Mrs. Graham, Pilgrimage, and Mrs. A. Wiggins being 
the best. 
Decorative Varieties. —For six plants in this section Mr. Wiggins 
won the leading position, staging vigorous freely flowered specimens 
of Rosina, Duchesse de Morny, Harlequin, Madame Thibaut, Duchess 
of Edinburgh, and Triomphe de St. Mande. Mr. C. Turner took the 
second prize with neat examples of Duchess of Bedford, Digby 
Grand, Prince of Wales, and Venus ; the third prize going to Mr. 
Brown of Hendon for small compact specimens. For eighteen varie¬ 
ties Mr. Wiggins secured chief honours for a beautiful collection ; 
Multiflorum, Comtesse de Choiseul, Volonte Nationale, Heamie, Sir J. 
Outram, and Madame Thibaut being particularly good. Mr. C. Turner 
followed closely with plants in admirable condition, Rosette, Miss 
Alice, Nellie Hayes, Delioatum, and Mr. John Hayes being remarkably 
well flowered. Mr. Brown was third, chiefly with dark-coloured 
varieties ; Harry Buck, Vesuvius, Attraction, and Mermerus Improved 
being very fine. 
Zonal Varieties. —These were largely represented and very bright, 
the leading collection of six from Mr. Catlin, gardener to Mrs. Ler- 
mitte, Finchley, being as usual extremely fine. The specimens were 
trained flat, 5 feet in diameter, and bearing very large trusses of 
flowers ; The Rev. Atkinson, Fanny Thorpe, Cymbeline, Fanny 
Catlin, Alice Burton and Ouida were the varieties. Mr. Wiggins 
was placed second with considerably smaller untrained plants than 
the preceding, but bearing enormous trusses of flowers : Ivanhoe, 
Atala, Gathorne Hardy, Mrs. Patchett, Olive Carr, and Hetty being 
the varieties shown. Mr. W. Meadmore, Reigate, was adjudged the 
third prize for rather loose examples. For eighteen plants Mr. 
Wiggins was first, having vigorous specimens similar to those in the 
preceding class ; in all cases the trusses were very fine and the 
colours rich. Some of the best varieties were Rigoletto, Romeo, 
Beatrix, Aphrodite, Madonna, Fanny Catlin, Polly King, and Guinea. 
Mr. Meadmore won the second award; Mr. J. Weston, gardener to 
J. Martineau, Esq., Clapham Park, being third, both showing rather 
small plants. For six double Zonals Mr. Catlin took the lead with 
large even specimens of Gorgeous, Depute Veux, M. Thibaut, Lively, 
Devotion, and Dauntless ; Mr. Meadmore was second with smaller 
and less attractive plants. Mr. Wiggins had the best eighteen 
doubles ; Urania, Gambetta, Roi des Violets, Dr. Jacoby, Aglaia, and 
Eugene Bandouine being the best varieties. Messrs. Saltmarsh and 
Son, Chelmsford, were second with fresh, bright, neat little specimens ; 
Lord E. Cecil, Victor Hugo, Lucie Lemoine, and Wonderful being the 
leading varieties. Mr. Meadmore took the third position with a good 
collection. 
Ivy-leaved Varieties. —These formed an attractive feature in the 
display, though only four collections were staged, their informality 
rendered them very noticeable. For nine plants Mr. Wiggins was 
first with tall conical plants 4 to 5 feet high and well flowered ; 
Gloire d’Orleans, Annie Pfitzer, Emilie Baltet, A. F. Barron, Madame 
Boringe, Mdlle. Jean Wouters, Mrs. H. Cannell, Mons. Crousse, and 
Sarah Bernhardt being the varieties represented. Messrs. H. Cannell 
and Sons, Swanley, were second with small compact healthy plants, 
but excellently flowered, Viscountess Cranbrook, Comtesse H. de 
Choiseul, Eurydice, Gloire d’Orleans, and Madame Crousse being very 
fine. Mr. G. Duffield, Winchmore Hill, N., was third with rougher 
plants, but extremely healthy and floriferous. 
Cut Flowers. —Large and beautiful collections of these were staged 
by several competitors. For twenty-four Show varieties Mr. C. 
Turner took the premier prize with a grand collection, the only one 
in the class. Messrs. Saltmarsh had the best twenty-four Show 
varieties, also large and fresh ; and Mr. Meadmore was second with a 
praiseworthy collection. Mr. Wiggins had the only collection of 
twelve Show varieties, and was awarded the first prize. Zonal varieties 
were shown by Messrs. Duffield, Wiggins, Saltmarsh, and Meadmore ; 
Messrs. Cannell having the best Ivy blooms, and Mr. George of 
Putney the next in merit. 
Neio Varieties. —For three Show varieties E. B. Foster, Esq., Clewer 
Manor, Windsor, was first with Royal Review, Veteran, and Zealot. 
For one plant Mr. C. Turner was first with Cromwell (Foster). For 
three Fancy varieties Mr. C. Turner was first with Indian Chief, 
Irene, and Florrie Thompson, all Turner’s varieties. For three 
Decorative varieties Mr. Little was first with Rose Superb (Little) ; 
Brilliant (Little), and Aurora (Jackson). For three Zonals Mr. George 
was first with Emperor, Favourite, and Edith George, all his own 
varieties. Mr. J. King, Aylesbury, had the best double Zonal, 
Charles Barnard; and Mr. Wiggins was first with a single Zonal, 
Emily Little. 5 
First-class certificates were awarded to the following varieties :— 
Show Varieties. — Review Royal (Foster).—Flower large and even, 
upper petals dark maroon, lower salmon scarlet streaked with a darker 
shade, centre white ; truss full and habit compact. Shown by Mr. C. 
Turner. 
Diadem (Foster).—Upper petals black with a narrow scarlet margin, 
lower bright scarlet with a few darker lines, centre white. A beauti¬ 
fully formed flower of good substance. Shown by Mr. C. Turner. 
Morning (Foster).—Flower of great size, symmetrical and bold ; 
upper petals maroon shading to a scarlet margin ; lower petals rich 
glowing scarlet, centre white. A handsome variety. Shown by Mr. 
C. Turner. 
Fancy Variety. — Irene (Turner).—This was the only variety in 
that section which was certificated. The flowers are of moderate 
size, the upper petals rosy crimson, the lower white spotted with 
purple ; the trusses are compact, and habit vigorous. 
Decorative Varieties.— Vesuvius (W. Brown, Hendon).—One of 
the most effective of this class, with large flowers of a deep rosy 
scarlet colour, the upper petals having a black blotch in.the centre 
of each. It is very floriferous, and of sturdy compact habit. 
Princess of Wales (Hayes).—One of the most distinct and pretty in 
the section. Flowers of moderate size, streaked with rosy crimson 
on a white ground, centre white ; trusses large, and freely produced. 
Shown by Mr. Little. 
Little Pet (Little).—A showy variety with bright scarlet flowers 
a little lighter at the margins, prettily crisped ; trusses large, and 
produced in great numbers. 
Madame Marie Knecht (Lemoine).—Flowers white with a few pink 
spots in the upper petals, the margin being much waved; trusses 
extremely full and fine ; habit of plant compact. 
Gold Mine (J. & J. Hayes).—Flowers very large, scarlet with a 
white centre, and a dark blotch on the upper petals. Extremely 
floriferous. 
Zonal Varieties (Single).— Lynette (Denny).—Flower very large, 
with fine rounded petals of a delicate pink colour, shading to a white 
centre ; habit vigorous, and trusses full. Shown by Mr. Catlin. 
Edith Little (Pearson).—A very handsome flower, of great size 
and substance, and beautifully regular form ; colour bright pink, 
centre white ; trusses large, and remarkably compact, without being 
crowded. 
Mrs. Gordon (Pearson).—A most effective variety, with large bril¬ 
liant scarlet flowers and a clearly defined white centre, which ren¬ 
dered the brightness of the petals more noticeable ; trusses fine, and 
freely produced. 
Miss Blanche (George).—Flowers rich rosy pink, in trusses of con¬ 
siderable size ; habit strong and floriferous. An attractive variety. 
Improved White Clipper (Cannell).—A dwarf compact variety, with 
large trusses of pure white well-formed flowers. It is very floriferous, 
and will doubtless prove useful either for culture in pots or bedding 
out. 
Zonal Varieties (Double).— Lovely (Denny).—Flowers very full, 
salmon pink, nearly white in centre; trusses of great size ; habit 
vigorous. Shown by Mr. Catlin. 
Aglaia (Pearson).—Very distinct and attractive. Flowers extremely 
full, crimson scarlet; trusses compact and large. Shown by Mr. 
Little. 
Grand Chancellor Faidlierhe (Lemoine).—A handsome dark scarlet 
variety, the flowers very large and full; fine globular trusses. Shown 
by Mr. Little. 
Urania (Pearson).—A showy variety with abundant bright rosy 
pink flowers in large trusses ; habit dwarf and compact. Shown by 
Mr. Little. » 
Gambetta (Lemoine).—Flowers large and full, very bright scarlet; 
trusses fine and compact. Shown by Mr. Little. 
Duchess of Albany (Saltmarsh).—An excellent pink variety with 
very full large flowers ; habit vigorous. 
IVY-LEAVED Varieties. — Comtesse Horace de Choiseul (Lemoine).— 
A fine double variety. Flowers very full, and large bright pink. 
Habit strong, and the fine trusses were produced very freely. Shown 
by the Royal Horticultural Society. 
Comte Horace de Choiseul (Lemoine).—Another handsome double 
variety with extremely large flowers of a peculiar warm rose tint. 
Shown by the Royal Horticultural Society. 
Miscellaneous groups were staged by the following :—Messrs. H. 
Cannell & Sons contributed a large and beautiful group of Pelar¬ 
goniums, the margin being formed of a band of Pansy Cloth of Gold, 
and the back row of spikes of Delphinium ; but an adjoining group 
of Pansies and Violas in lines upon a ground of Selaginellas, with a 
background of Fern fronds and a margin of Nertera depressa, was 
greatly admired by the visitors, the novelty of the arrangement 
being very striking. Mr. B. S. Williams had a large group of plants 
comprising some beautiful Allamandas, Dipladenias, Clerodendrons, 
Bougainvilleas, Palms, Crotons, Dracaenas, with many choice and 
new plants. Messrs. J. Laing & Co., Forest Hill, had a beautiful 
group of Tuberous Begonias, with Palms and Ferns. Mr. J. R. 
Pearson, Chilwell Nurseries, Nottingham, exhibited an extensive col¬ 
lection of Zonal Pelargoniums, including a large number of handsome 
varieties. Messrs. W. Paul & Son, Waltham Cross, exhibited six 
boxes of fine Rose blooms, comprising a large number of excellent 
varieties. Messrs. G. Paul & Son, Cheshunt, had a large group of 
Roses in pots, all remarkably healthy and well flowered ; and Messrs. 
J. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, contributed a collection of twenty-four 
varieties of Peas. 
Violas—Their Extended Culture. — I should like to interest 
your readers, especially in the south, still more in those lovely 
flowers. At Manchester and in several unpromising districts of 
Lancashire last year I saw some splendid blooms of kinds I was 
hitherto unacquainted with. Almost invariably I found on inquiry 
they came from Scotland. There may be something in the climate, 
but I am inclined to think nothing insuperable. There is hardly a 
