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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ September 13,1883. 
weighing G lbs. and the other G lbs. 2 ozs. They received a cultural com¬ 
mendation. Mr. Horley of Toddington, Beds, sent a seedling Apple and a 
seedling Pear, neither of which was considered of any merit. Mr. H. Gold¬ 
ing of Romford sent a seedling Apple, which proved to be Cellini. Mr. G. 
Freeman, gardener to W. B. Greenfield, Esq., Beechwood Park, Herts, sent 
a very large Melon called “ The Kaiser, which the Committee could form 
no judgment of, as it was not to be cut. The Early Milan Turnip from 
the garden at Chiswdck was exhibited along with the Early Munich, both 
from seed supplied by Messrs. Vilmorin of Paris, and the former was far 
superior in size and quality to the latter, though both were sown on the 
same day. A first-class certificate was awarded it last June. Mr. Laxton of 
Bedford sent an ornamental Crab of high colour, called Dartmouth Crab. 
Mr. Ross, The Gardens, Welford Park, Newbury, sent a seedling Melon 
raised between 'William Tillery and Dell’s Hybrid. It is a large, smooth- 
skinned, green fruit, with a few traces of netting and a pale flesh. It was 
over-ripe and had no flavour. Mr. Ross also sent a seedling Grape raised 
from Black Monukka, being one of five raised from the same source, two 
being white and three with black fruit. It had suffered much from bad 
packing, and the berries were all more or less damaged. There were traces 
of merit in the flavour. The berries are oblong. Mr. Robert Holland of 
Stanmore Hall sent three bunches of Black Alicante Grapes, admirably 
grown and carefully finished. They were awarded a cultural commendation. 
Messrs. James Carter & Co. sent plants in fruit of a yellow sweet Capsicum 
called Golden Dawn, for which a letter of thanks v r as awarded. Mr. King, 
Aylesbury, sent a seedling Tomato called King’s Prolific. Mr. Ivillick 
of Langley, near Maidstone, exhibited Duchess of Gloucester and Premier 
Apples. Sir. Henry Deverill of Banbury sent some dishes of Onions called 
Rousham Park Hero, a fine large Onion of the White Spanish variety, 
to which a cultural commendation was awarded. Mr. John Ashby, The 
Gardens, Boredown, Whitchurch, Oxon, sent what he supposed was a new 
Celery, but which really was very well-grown Celeri Turc, or Incomparable 
Dwarf. Mr. John E. Lane of Berkhampstead exhibited a collection of 
Apples and a great variety of Nuts. Messrs. Yeitch & Sons showed a collec¬ 
tion of Tomatoes grown out of doors, both exhibitors receiving a letter of 
thanks. 
Floral Committee.—G. F. Wilson, Esq., in the chair. The following 
were present :—J. McIntosh, J. Wills, W. Bealby, S. Hibberd, J. Hudson, 
H. Ballantine, J. Dominy, AY. B. Kellock, J. Cutbush, H. Turner, H. 
Cannell, and John Fraser. 
Mr. C. Turner, Slough, had quite an exhibition of Dahlias, Show, Fancy, 
Pompon, and single varieties, very tastefully arranged, and constituting 
the great feature of the meeting. The Show and Fancy varieties, of which 
about 250 blooms were staged, were arranged on stands in the front of the 
group, the Pompons and singles being placed in boxes surfaced with moss, 
and having an informal row of Palms and Aralias behind, and a few 
small plants between the stands. A charming effect was thus produced, 
and proved what tasteful displays can be produced with a little care. The 
most distinct of the Show and Fancy varieties were the following:— 
J. Green, rich scarlet; Mrs. Harris, white, tipped purple ; G. Barnes, bright 
purple, neat; Muriel, clear bright yellow ; J. Standish, dark scarlet; J. 
Stephen, salmon-scarlet; Lady Gladys Herbert, blush, tipped dark crimson; 
Flag of Truce, white ; Lady Wimborne, bright rosy-pink; Hope, lilac ; 
Prince of Denmark, deep maroon ; G. Smith, rich crimson ; Grand Sultan, 
yellow, streaked scarlet; James 0 : Brien, yellow, numerous scarlet streaks ; 
Mrs. Saunders, sulphur, tipped white ; G-. Barnes, soft purplish-crimson ; 
AY. H. Williams, bright scarlet; and Julia Wyatt, white. Noteworthy 
amongst the Pompons were White Aster; Lady Blanche, white ; Isabel, 
scarlet; Favourite, deep crimson ; Gem, warm scarlet ; and Nemesis, 
maroon, pink centre. 
Of the singles the brightest and most distinct were the following :— 
Helen McGregor, blush pink, yellow centre ; Yellow Queen, bright yellow ; 
Alba, white ; Mauve Queen, purplish mauve; Beauty of Cambridge, dark 
scarlet; Firefly, bright scarlet; Duke of Teck, clear purple ; and Paragon. 
The award of a gold medal signified the Council’s appreciation of this fine 
exhibit. 
A silver-gilt medal was awarded to Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, 
who contributed a very handsome collection of Dahlia blooms, representing 
all the sections, Show,' Fancy, Pompons, and singles being shown in large 
numbers. Very notable were the free-flowering bedding varieties Glare of 
the Garden, bright scarlet, and Constance, of similar character but pure 
white. The Show and Fancy varieties were very fine, many being the same 
as those already named. Amonst the Pompons the following were notable :— 
Little Dear, white, tipped purple ; Rigoletto, maroon ; Hindoo, orange bufE; 
Toby, scarlet; Sensation, yellow ; Lady Bird, blush, shaded red; Louisa 
Richter, mauve; Countess Yon Sternberg, pale canary yellow; Garnet, 
scarlet; Little Beauty, dark scarlet; Little Nigger,maroon. Some beautiful 
singles were also shown, the most noteworthy being Distinction, orange 
scarlet ; Flavia, yellow ; Concinna, scarlet, free ; Althaea, rich crimson ; 
Brightness, dazzling scarlet; blooms of the white Juarezi and striped 
Juarezi, the latter orange with a few scarlet streaks. Several stands of fine 
Zinnia blooms were also staged. A silver Banksian medal was adjudged to 
Messrs. Keynes & Co., Salisbury, for a number of Show and Fancy Dahlias, 
representing many fine varieties ; the blooms were also of good substance, 
even, clean, and neat. Messrs. Paul & Son, Cheshunt, contributed a large 
collection of Dahlias, representing all the chief varieties in the different 
sections. 
A silver-gilt Banksian medal was.awarded to Mr. T. S. Ware, Tottenham, 
for a very handsome collection of single Dahlias, including many new and 
beautiful varieties. Messrs. Rawlings Bros., Romford, showed about 
seventy Show and Fancy Dahlia blooms of good size and substance, for 
which a vote of thanks v-as accorded. Mr. G. S. P. Harris, Orpington, Kent, 
showed a stand of Dahlias Baroness (yellow) and Ruby Gem (deep scarlet). 
A vote of thanks was also accorded to Mr. Glasscock, Bishop’s Stortford, for 
a good collection of Dahlias, comprising many varieties. 
A silver-gilt Banksian medal was awarded to Mr. B. S. Williams, Upper 
Holloway, for a group of healthy Nepenthes bearing a large number of fine 
pitchers. N. Rafflesiana, N. Hookeriana, N. Henryana, N. Williamsii, 
N. compacta, N. splendida, N. Mastersiana, N. Dormanniana, N. intermedia, 
N. superba, N. Khasyana, N. robusta, N. Excelsior, were the chief forms 
represented, some having pitchers of great size. Mr. T. S. Ware showed 
several choice and rare hardy plants, the small but profuse and charming 
Rose Persian White being very notable. Milla biflora, with large white 
flowers, was also attractive, with the yellow Cyclobothra flava, the variegated 
Lilium longiflorum, and flowers of Lilium speciosum, roseum, and Melpo¬ 
mene. A vote of thanks was accorded. 
Mr. C. Bennett, Shepperton, was adjudged a vote of thanks for richly 
coloured and handsome blooms of seedling Gloxinias. A vote of thanks 
was accorded to Mr. S. Ford, Crescent Nursery, Brentwood, for blooms of 
single Dahlias, also to Mr. Salter, gardener to J. Southgate, Esq., Selborne, 
Streatham, for flowers of Batemannia Burtii, Oncidium plagianthum, Miltonia 
Clowesi grandiflora, M. spectabilis lilacina, and Cattleya Wallisi. A cultural 
commendation was awarded to Mr. Cummins, gardener to A. Smee, Esq., 
The Grange, Wallington, for a plant of Miltonia Regnelli superba with two 
spikes of about a dozen flowers, a plant of Warceswiczella Wendlandi with 
greenish sepals and petals, and a white violet-blotched lip. Messrs. J. 
Yeitch & Son, Chelsea, exhibited several novelties, including Pelargonium 
Archduke Rudolph, a dwarf free-flowering double zonal variety of a peculiar 
rosy-scarlet colour, Torenia rubens, with deep purplish-blue flowers, and 
several plants, for which certificates were awarded. Messrs. Hooper & Co., 
Covent Garden, were adjudged a vote of thanks for a tastefully arranged 
group of Nmgelias, Tydceas, Gesnerias, and Gloxinias, with Ferns, a central 
plant of Nsegelia Antinous—with large velvety purple leaves being very 
striking. 
First-class certificates were awarded for the following plants— • 
Vanda insignis var. Scliraderiana (Ballantyne).—A charmingly distinct 
variety, the sepals and petals yellow, with rather darker dots, the lip pure 
white. The plant shown had one spike of five flowers, and was much 
admired. This is unquestionably one of the finest varieties in cultivation, 
and is valued very highly. 
Miltonia bicolor (Salter).—A pretty Orchid, the flowers of good size ; sepals 
and petals narrow, white, the lip also white, but blotched in the centre with 
deep purplish crimson. The flowers are borne singly on peduncles arising 
from the base of the pseudo-bulbs. 
Selaginclla canaliculata (Veitch).—One of the Indian caulescent species 
with graceful and finely divided fronds. 
Rhododendron Brilliant (Veitch). — One of the greenhouse varieties. 
Flowers of great size, 2Jto 2f inches in diameter ; the lobes large and round ; 
colour rich scarlet. Head very dense, about fourteen flowers. 
Begonia Novelty (Yeitch).—A hybrid raised between B. lineata and 
B. Davisi, the latter being the seed parent. The leaves are 2 to 3 inches in 
diameter, dark green, with numerous silvery dots and blotches. Flowers 
small, bright rose. 
Anguloa eburnea (W. White, gardener to C. Dorman, Esq., The Firs, 
Laurie Park).—A distinct species with large white flowers, very powerfully 
fragrant. 
Dahlia Cetawayo (Ware).—A single variety, very dark maroon, rounded 
petals, bright yellow centre. 
Dahlia Dr. Moffat (Ware).—One of the Paragon type. Flowers large, 
rich maroon, edged with scarlet. Handsome and effective. 
Dahlia Mrs. W. E. Gladstone (Turner).—A handsome flower of the Show 
type, white, very faintly tinged with pink. Most delicate and beautiful. . 
Dahlia Duchess of Westminster (Turner).—A single variety, pure white; 
florets broad and rounded, slightly reflexed at the points. 
Pentstemon Cerise Queen (V. Lemoine, Nancy).—Bright reddish scarlet 
with a white throat. 
Pentstemon Purple Queen (V. Lemoine).—Flowers of great size, rich 
purple ; throat white with a few purple streaks. 
Begonia The Queen (E. Edwards, Holmside, Leighton Buzzard).—One of 
the Tuberous section, with enormous double globular flowers; the petals 
very numerous, white, and yellowish at the base. Very distinct. 
THE HERBACEOUS BORDER. 
Anemone japonica. —Deservedly popular as one of our 
best autumn-flowering plants. The flowers are a dull red or 
rose, and are very useful for cutting. It does best in moist 
soil free from stagnant water, and soon forms a handsome 
specimen. A. japonica liybrida.—This has larger flowers, and 
the colour is rose, but I have some that are neither A. japonica 
nor A. japonica alba, some of the flowers being a very soft rose 
and others a dull white. 
A. japonica alba. —One of the best of autumn flowers, 
especially where large quantities of cut flowers are required. 
The flowers are pure white inside with a yellow disc, and are 
very beautiful. It will grow in any soil and open situation, 
provided water is not stagnant in the subsoil; yet it succeeds 
best in light rich soil, in which it forms very beautiful specimens, 
and in the mass few late summer and autumn flowers can equal 
it. All are readily increased by division or suckers, and should 
find place in every garden. They started flowering about the 
middle of August. 
Fuchsia gracilis. —Fine in late summer, its graceful habit 
and depending drops of scaidet and purple are very beautiful, but 
not so attractive as F. micropliylla, which has small but lovely 
magenta flowers, with white pistil and anthers—ruby set in pearl, 
and is of neat and compact habit. Any light soil suits Fuchsias, 
and a little mulching over the stools of leaves or litter will make 
all safe for the winter. Progagation is effected by cuttings under 
a handlight. 
Hyacinthus candicans. —A bulbous plant with long lan¬ 
ceolate leaves, having a stout erect stem, often 4 feet in 
height, bearing a score in good examples of large, drooping, 
bell-shaped, pure white flowers, which open in succession; and 
