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mens. In the OJontoglossum house were great numbers not only 
of OJontoglots, but of other kinds that succeed under cool treat¬ 
ment. All were thriving well, but none more so than the Mas- 
devallias, many of which are very rare ; indeed the collection is 
especially rich in the rarest and most expensive species and 
varieties. We noted a few examples, but on referring to our 
notes we find that to reproduce all would be to fill the columns 
of the Journal with a large catalogue. To indicate what the 
collection is like we will give only those that were in bloom at 
the time of our visit (middle of September). 
Peristeria elata, Epidendrum prismatoearpum, Aerides quinque- 
vulnerum, A. suavissimum, A. Thibautianum, Dendrochilum tili- 
forme, D. glumaceum, Cypripedium Spicerianum, C. Sedeni, 
Zygopetalum maxillare, Z. Mackayi, Z. Gautieri, Dendrobium 
heterocarpum, D. primulinum, Cypripedium Haynaldianum, C. 
barbatum grandiflorum nanum, C. Schlimii, Oucidium fragrans, 
O. incurvum, 0. macranthum, 0. leucochilum, O. ornithorhynchum 
album, O. tigrinum, O. aurosum, Odontoglossum Roezlii, O. Pesca- 
torei, 0. Lindleyanum, O. Uro-Skinnerii, 0. madrense, O. vexil- 
larium (many fine varieties, some with very large flowers), 0. cucu- 
latum, 0. Dawsonianum. Cattleya Harrisoniae, C. violacea, C. 
speciosissima, C. crispa superba, C. Mendelii, Lrelia elegans 
Turneri, L. Dayanum, Saccolabium Blumei[majus (eleven sp ke ) 
Acineta Parkeri, Stanhopea elegans, Mesospinidiurn vuleam- 
cum, Maxillaria grandifiora, Restrepia antennifera, R. fuscatum, 
R. guttata, Dendrobium Jamesianum, Masdevallia Veitchii, M. 
nycterina, M. Backhousiana, M. bella, M. ignea, M. Shuttle- 
worthi, and M. chimmra. 
Scores more were showing spikes, but the names of these v e 
did not take. In conclusion, we only add that a few years hence 
Brentham Park will be a great attraction to Orchid-growers, for 
Mr. Smith spares neither trouble nor expense in procuring the 
very best kinds and in well providing for them.— Visitor. 
NOTES ON BEDDING PLANTS. 
In reading the article by Mr. Taylor on page 475, November 
24th, I, like him, must confess it is difficult to provide variety 
year after year. Two years ago I determined to try some of the 
tender plants, but at the same time kept a stock in reserve in 
case of failure. One bed was to be planted with Pelargonium 
Manglesii, and instead I planted it with Begonia Rex edged with 
Sedum aizoideum variegatum and a plant of Ficus elastica in the 
centre. This bed was the great feature of the garden and was 
much admired. Coleuses, Iresines, and Alternantheras have suc¬ 
ceeded well this year, better than last year. Vesuvius Pelargonium 
I find splendid till heavy rains come. Flower of Spring keeps 
good foliage and is very telling. Robert Fish surpasses all, for 
it blooms continuously through rain and sunshine. Cannell's 
dwarf Ageratum is a useful bedding plant, and so is Tropteolum 
Vesuvius. 
Calceolarias and Verbenas fail if planted successively in the 
same soil. The best results are obtained with Verbenas when 
they are planted in fresh loam from an old pasture. I only 
plant Verbeua Purple King in the flower garden because it is 
difficult to obtain other plants with similarly coloured flowers. 
I have derived some useful hints on the best fruits lately from 
notes in the Journal, and hope we may have some as useful notes 
on bedding plants.—W. M. Geddes, Thrumpton. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOWS. 
These two northern Exhibitions bring the season almost to a 
close, for the only one now to be held is that at the Alexandra 
Palace on the 9th inst., which owing to the late date cannot be 
expected to be extensive, though we are informed the entries are 
fairly satisfactory. 
LIVERPOOL.— November 30tu. 
The second Exhibition of this Society was held in much more 
favourable weather than last year, and on the whole the Show was 
finer. It was feared, owing to the lateness of the date fixed for the 
Exhibition, that the supply of cut blooms and Chrysanthemums in 
pots would be limited and poor; but the blooms were as good as are 
generally seen at Liverpool, and numerously shown. Some of the 
trained plants, however, showed signs of retarding, and the foliage 
had begun to suffer. The show of fruit was considerably larger and 
finer than that of last year, especially the Pears and Apples, but 
the Grapes were a little behind the usual excellent quality seen at 
Liverpool. 
Chrysanthemums in Pots .—In the class for six large-flowering varie¬ 
ties four lots were staged. Mr. J. Stephenson, gardener to Major 
Pilkington, Windle Hall, took the lead with closely trained plants, 
the foliage very fresh and the flowers large. The varieties were Miss 
Hope, Prince Alfred, Jardin des Plantes, Barbara, Golden Empress, 
and Mrs. G. Rundle. Mr. J. Hutton, gardener to It. Roberts, Esq., 
Aigburth, was second, his plants having smaller blooms and not so 
neat. Mr. J. Hurst, gardener to W. B. Bowring, Esq., Aigburth, was 
awarded the remaining prize. In the corresponding class for four 
plants there were again four entries ; Mr. C. Finnigan, gardener to 
W. Burnyeat, Esq., Huyton. leading with tine plants in every respect 
of Lady Talfourd, Mrs. G. Rundle, Mrs. Dixon, and G. Glenny. Mr. 
J. Stephenson was second, and Mr. W. Tugwood, gardener to J. G. 
Morris, Esq., Allerton Priory, Liverpool, third. For six Pompons 
Mr. W. Tugwood was first, showing neat well-flowered specimens of 
Prince Victor, Lilac, White, and Golden Cedo Nulli, St. Michael, and 
Aigle d’Or. For four plants Mr. C. Finnigan took the lead with good 
plants, followed closely by Mr. W. Tugwood. For one standard Mr. 
J. Hutton was awarded the first prize for a well-grown plant of Mrs. 
G. Rundle, the blooms being of a large size. Mr. J. Stevenson and 
Mr. W. Tunnington, gardener to C. Mclver, Esq., Calderstone, Liver¬ 
pool, took the remaining prizes in the order as named. Only two 
pyramids were staged by Mr. J. Stevenson and Mr. T. Gower., gar¬ 
dener to J. Cunningham, Esq., Aigburth, who took the first and 
second prizes. The prizes for twelve untrained plants were taken by 
Mr. J. Warrington and Mr. F. Faulkner, gardener to F. It. Leyland, 
Esq., Woolton Hall, and need no further comment. 
Cut Blooms .—In the class for twenty-four cut blooms, incurved 
varieties, Mr. W. Mease, gardener to C. W. Newmann, Esq., Wyncote, 
Allerton, obtained the first prize and the silver cup. Mr. F. Roberts, 
gardener to W. D. Holt, Esq., West Derby, was a close second, only 
being three points behind the premier collection. Mr. J. Jellicoe, 
gardener to F. W. Gossage, Esq., Wootton, third with rather looser 
blooms. Mr. Mease’s box contained fine fresh blooms of Venus, 
Princess of Wales, Empress of India, Golden Empress, fine ; Quern of 
England, John Salter, Cherub, good ; Hero of Stoke Newington, Bronze 
Jardin des Plantes, Princess of Teck, Mrs. W. Shipman, Miss M. 
Morgan, Inner Temple, St. Patrick, and others. For eighteen varie¬ 
ties Mr. G. Mease, gardener to W. Nicol, Esq., Aigburth, was first 
with fresh, even, and compact flowers, showing v\ ell Princess Beatrice, 
Barbara, and others similar to those above mentioned. Mr. T. Foster, 
gardener to J. Branker, Esq., Wavertree, second with fresh flowers, 
but a little looser than those shown by Mr. Mease. Mr. E. Green, 
gardener to J. Woolwright. Esq., Aigburth, was awarded the remaining 
prize. Mr. F. Roberts was first with twelve blooms, even and com¬ 
pact ; Mr. W. Todd, gardener to J. W. Cropper, Esq., and Mr. T. 
Foster were second and third, eight stands being staged. 
Japanese varieties were shown in better condition and in larger 
numbers than at this Society’s previous exhibition. In the class for 
eighteen varieties Mr. F. Roberts took the lead, followed closely by 
Mr. W. Mease and Mr. A. R. Cox, gardener to W. H. Watts, Esq., 
Wavertree. Mr. Roberts staged fine blooms of Kedive, Peter the 
Great, Apollo, Cry Kung, Ethel, Striatum, Criterion, Fair Maid of 
Guernsey, Meg Merrilees, Monsieur Lemoine, Gloire de Toulouse, Nuit 
d’Automne, Hiver Fleur, and others. Mr. Mease also had fine blooms. 
For twelve blooms Mr. Jellicoe was first; Mr. R. G. Waterman, gar¬ 
dener to A. Tate, Esq., Wootton, and Mr. W. Wilson, gardener to 
H. Cunningham, Esq., Gateacre, were second and third, all staging 
very tine flowers. Mr. E. Green was also awarded a third prize in this 
class, five collections being staged. For twelve Anemone or reflexed 
flowers, not less than six varieties, Mr. Jellicoe was placed first, show¬ 
ing Golden Christine, Fleur de Marie, Louis Bonarny, King of Crim¬ 
sons, Mrs. Forsyth, Bijou, Princess Louise, and Acquisition. Mr. 
A. R. Cox was placed second, and Mr. Faulkner was third, the last- 
named having all Anemone-flowered varieties, and many considered 
he ought to have had a higher position. For twelve Pompons, not 
less than six varieties, Messrs. Cox, Faulkner, and Finnigan obtained 
the awards, each staging fine blooms. 
Fruit .—There were three entries in the class for twelve dishes of 
fruit. Mr. Hannagan, gardener to R. C. Naylor, Esq., Hooton Hall, 
Cheshire, took the lead with fine examples. The Grapes were good in 
every respect both as regards size and finish ; the best dishes being 
Gros Colman, Alicante, Lady Downe’s, and Muscat of Alexandria. 
Pears, Glou Morceau, large and fine ; Beurre Diel, large : Duchesse 
d’Angouleme, Beurre Clairgeau, good. Apples, Ribston Pippin, King 
of the Pippins, and a good Conqueror of Europe Melon. Mr. J. 
Ward, gardener to T. H. Oakes, Esq., Alfreton, was a good second, 
and staged two fair Pines and a dish of Brown Turkey Figs. Mr. W. 
Pratt, gardener to Lord Hill, Hawkstone, obtained the remaining 
prize, and staged Blenheim Pippin Apple very fine. For six dishes, 
Pines excluded, Mr. J. Hurst was first with Muscat of Alexandria and 
Alicante Grapes, good; Beurre Diel and Glou Morceau Pears ; Rib¬ 
ston Pippin and Blenheim Pippin Apples. Mr. Hannagan was placed 
second with equally good Grapes, a good Conqueror of Europe Melon, 
much better Pears, and an equally good dish of Apples. Mr. J. Kelly, 
gardener to It. Singlehurst, Esq., Aigburth, was third. Pines were 
good, the fruits being very fine. For two, Mr. Goodacre, gardener 
to the Earl of Harrington, Elvaston Castle, Derby, took the lead with 
good Queens ; Mr. Tunnington second with fine Smooth Cayennes ; 
Mr. G. C. Salter, gardener to G. D. Lees, Esq., Oswestry, third. Mr. 
James Bennett, gardener to the Hon. C. H. Wym, North Wales, and 
Mr. Tunnington, took the prizes for one Pine. Grapes, as before 
mentioned, were scarcely so good this year. Mr. Hannagan took the 
lead in the class for Muscats, and staged well-finished bunches, Messrs. 
J. Hurst and C. Finnigan taking the other prizes. In the class for 
