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nsually in SiV)erin. whence it was brnui'ht to this country about 1773. 
It is figured in •’Bit. Mag.” 1120. The leaves are deeply divided in a 
palmate manner, and are somewhat hairy, the lobes being toothed. The 
■flowers, which are borne in simple umbels, are creamy white, about an 
inch in diameter, and appear in June. The whole plant when doing well 
Attains a height of from a foot to 15 inches. It seems to prefer an open 
sunny spot in a good loamy soil containing a considerable quantity of 
■chalk or limestone, but often does well in ordinary garden soil. 
A. PENNSYLVANICA, L. —As the specific name implies, this is a native 
of North America, and was first cultivated in this country in 1766. This 
plant is also of an erect habit, with rather coarsely palmately divided 
leaves; the flowers, which are white, rather smaller than those of 
A. narcissiflora, are freely produced in June, and are very pleasing, 
although this species, in common with A. rivularis and virginiana, does 
not, by reason of the shortness of the pedicels, raise its flowers sufiSciently 
above the foliage to be as showy as many others. 
A. EiVDLARis. —Another American species very similar to the last, 
differing principally by its larger flowers, which are also produced about 
a month or six weeks earlier. 
A. SYLVESTRis, L (The Snowdrop Windflower).—Certainly a very 
distinct and ornamental species, well known and appreciated, as it has 
been an inhabitant of our gardens since the closing years of the sixteenth 
century. The leaves are usually ternate, with deeply toothed segments 
slightly hirsute. Those of the involucre, unlike the rest of this section, 
are stalked ; as for the flowers which are borne on stems to 2 feet in 
height. It will thrive under the shade of trees nearly as well as in the 
most select border. 
A. VIRGINIANA, L .—An American species, figured in Paul Hermann’s 
■“ Paradisus Batavus,” 18, 1798, but it had been cultivated in England 
f.oT nearly fifty years previous to the publication of that work. It much 
resembles A. rivularis, but is considerably smaller in all its parts, flower¬ 
ing at the same time, but preferring a soil containing a fair amount of 
peat and sand.— G. Guthrie, 
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TUNBRIDGE WELLS. 
JPLY 4th, 
Admir.\ble as the Tunbridge Wells Shows invariably are, that held on 
Eriday last has considerably increased their horticultural fame, for the 
exhibits throughout were more thoroughly satisfactory than we have seen 
this season. Every class contained entries of a highly meritorious character, 
and there was a notable absence of weak specimens, which imparted to the 
Show a neatness and finish that was most pleasing. The plants in particular 
were distinguished by a fresh appearance, which is very unusual in July, 
flowers being abundant and bright, the foliage plants strong and handsome. 
The Society was also favoured by the weather, which was exceedingly fine 
though hot, and during the afternoon and evening a large number of 
visitors assembled, completing the success of one of the best exhibitiori^ of 
the year. 
Stove and Greenhouse Plants .—Several classes were devoted to these, the 
competitioii being close and the exhibits of considerable merit. Four collec¬ 
tions of eight plants were staged, Mr. Gilbert Hastings winning first 
honours with well-grown examples of Kalosanthes coccinea superba, grandly 
flowered ; Statice profusa, fresh and healthy ; Aphelexis macrantha rosea, 
4 sseat and well flowered; Allamanda Hendersoni, handsome; and Dipladenia 
amabilis. Mr, Tudgey followed closely with Erica obbata, Clerodendron 
Balfourianum, and Allamanda nobilis in fine condition. J. Warren, Esq., 
Handcross Par's, Crawley (gardener, Mr. Rann), took the third place, show¬ 
ing Hedaromatulipifera, Erica depressa, and Kalosanthes coccinea in 
admirable condition. The same number of competitors entered with four 
specimens, and in that class also the exhibits were of nearly equal merit. 
T. W. Temple, Esq., Leyswood, Groombridge (gardener, Mr. J. Moorhouse), 
secured the chief position with Allamanda Hendersoni, Erica obbata, 
Stephanotis floribunda, and Kalosanthes coccinea, fresh beautiful plants, 
flowering most profusely. Mrs. Spottiswoode, Coombe Bank, Sevenoaks 
(gardener, Mr. Bolton), won second honours with praiseworthy specimens of 
Clerodendron fallax, which Mr. Bolton grows extremely well; Statice 
imbricata, and Anthurium Schertzerianum. Mr. Gilbert was third with less 
fresh but fairly good plants. The best six specimens were from F. F. 
Barrow, Esq., Holmewood Park (gardener, Mr. S. Pope), who contributed 
Ixora Griffithii, Allamanda Hendersonii, and Clerodendron Balfourianum in 
first-rate, condition. Mr. Bolton was a very good second, his plants including 
Clerodendron fallax, Statice profusa, Kalosanthes, and Bougainvillea glabra 
in perfect health. The Marchioness of Camden, Bayham Abbey (gardener, 
Mr. Johnston) followed, his most noteworthy plant being Dipladenia 
boliviensis. There was also a class for four plants, and again four com¬ 
petitors entered. Mr. Cooke was first with Epidendrum prismatocarpum, 
Disa grandiflora, Cattleya gigas, and Anguloa Ruckeri sanguinea, all very 
healthy and bearing numerous flowers. Mr. Pope followed with Allamanda 
Hendersoni in capital form, Mr. Aylwood taking the third position, one of 
his best specimens being Plumbago capensis. 
Pelargoniums formed a bright portion of the display, the plants being 
well grown, healthy, and profusely flowered. Mr. J. Wilkins, Shirley, Croy¬ 
don, led with six Show varieties, his plants being very creditable examples 
about 3 feet in diameter, but they were not quite forward enough. Mr. 
Shoobridge, The Gardens, Fern Bank, and F, R. Lachem, Esq., The Wilder- 
■ness, Tunbridge Wells (gardener, Mr. Turner), was third. Mr. Wilkins was 
also first with six Fancy varieties, neat beautiful plants, Ellen Beck and 
Madame Sainton-Dolby being uncommonly good. Mr. Allan was second 
with similar plants. The best six double Zonal Pelargoniums were staged 
■by Mr. Wilkins, excellent specimens of The Rover, Madame Baltet, and 
Madame Thibaut being notable, Mr. Allan taking the second place with good 
plants in that class and the first with six single Zonals, Apple Blossom being 
very prominent in his collection. 
Fuchsias were well represented by vigorous freely grown plants bearing 
abundance of flowers after the style of the west of England specimens. Mr. 
Turner won fivst honours with bushy plants, Arabella and Mont Blanc being 
the two best. Mr. Shoobridge followed, showing Rose of Castile and Venus 
de Medici in capital condition ; Mr. Btilby taking the third place. Tuberous 
Begonias were uncommonly fine for a provincial show, as very rarely are 
such strong handsome plants seen out of the metropolis. Mr. J. Allan was 
awarded the first prize for grandly flowered plants, the blooms of great size 
and substance, and very rich in colour. Admiration well merittd its name, 
for it was extremely prominent owing to the size of its brilliant blooms. 
Messrs. Beilby and Bolton followed with smaller but well-grown plants. 
Achimenes are invariably good at Tunbridge Wells, and on this occasion they 
well maintained their fame. C. Reilly, Esq., Nevill Park (gardener, Mr. H. 
Scammell), was first with fresh, even, handsome specimens, longiflora major 
and Mauve Queen being the best. Mr. Moorhouse was second, having Mar- 
garetta and Ambroise Verschaffelt very good. 
Fine-foliage Plants ,—As with the flowering plants the classes for fine- 
foliaged plants were well filled and the plants in grand condition. Mr. 
Tudgey gained chief honouisfor eight magnificent plants, amongst which 
Croton Johannis richly coloured, a remarkably handsome globular specimen; 
Cycas circinalis, very large and healthy, and Kentia australis, a most grace¬ 
ful specimen. Mr. Rann was a very close second, his most effective plants 
being Thrinax elegans, Dasylirion acrotrichum, very fine ; Phoenix tenuis, 
Croton princeps and C. Williamsi, both beautifully coloured. Mr. Gilbert 
won the third prize, showing Chammrops Fortunei, Cycas revoluta, Croton 
Johannis, Kentia Fosteriana, and Phoenix tenuis. With six fine-foliage 
plants Mr. Rann won the principal position with beautiful specimens, the 
best being Todea africana, Croton picturatus, C. Challenger, and Phoenix recli- 
nata. Mr. Moorhouse was placed second, his collection being a wonderfully 
fine specimen of Phorraium tenax variegatum, about 12 feet in diameter, in 
perfect health and well coloured ; Cj'cas revoluta, Areca sapida, and Croton 
Weismanni being also good plants. Mr. Johnston took the third prize, 
Davallia Mooreana in fine condition, and Latania borbonica being unusually 
good. 
Only one lot of eight Ferns was entered, Mr. Pope securing first honours 
for small but healthy plants, of which the most notable were Adiantum con- 
cinnum and Onychium japonicum. Two good collections of six Ferns were 
staged, Mr. Bolton leading with extremely vigorous specimens of Adiantum 
cardiochlmna, Davallia Mooreana, D. bullata, Dicksonia antarctica, and 
Balantium culcita. Mr. Wilkins won the second place, showing Adiantum 
formosum and Asplenium Belangeri fresh and healthy. For twelve hardy 
Ferns Mr. Allan was first with neat specimens, Polystichum plumosum and 
Scolopendrium vulgare crispum being especially noteworthy. Mr. Scammell, 
who followed, had Osmunda gracilis, Onychium japonicum, and Polypodium 
maximum in first-rate condition. Three admirable collections of six Sela- 
ginellas were entered, Mr. Scammell and Mr. Aylwood being awarded equal 
first prizes for extremely fresh even specimens of Lobbi, Martensi, apus, 
Kraussiana aurea, Wildenovii, and uncinata. Mr. Bashford secured second 
honours, showing uncinata, formosa, and Martensi in healthy condition. 
Caladiums and fine-foliage Begonias contributed largely to the extent 
and beauty of the Show, Messrs. Allan, Bashford, Turner, Scammell, Beilby, 
and Johnston securing the principal awards. 
Groups .—The competition is invariably keen in the class for a group of 
plants arranged for effect, and at the last Show there were no less than 
seven exhibitors. Premier honours were awarded to Mr. G. Fennell for a 
light, graceful, yet effective arrangement, in which there was a good propor¬ 
tion of elegant Palms of the Areca aurea and Cocos Weddelliana types, with 
Aralias, the groundwork consisting of Caladiums, Crotons, Pelargoniums, 
and Acalyphas, with a neat margin of Selaginellas. Mr. Bolton followed 
with a group which was as regards gracefulness equally as good as the first, 
though it was scarcely so well finished. Francoa ramosa was freely em¬ 
ployed, and produced a pretty effect in contrast with the bright scarlet 
flowers of Clerodendron fallax, the margin being of Ferns and Panicum 
variegatum. Mr. G. Cooke was third with a pretty group. Foxgloves and 
Campanulas being tastefully employed. Mr. Wilkins was fourth, Mr. Bash¬ 
ford fifth, and Mr. S. Pope sixth, all with good groups but rather heavier 
than the three first named. 
Cut Floioers .—There was a close competition in all the leading classes for 
flowers, but the Roses were the most numerous, and were generally of excel¬ 
lent quality, size, substance, and colour being good; but the Teas, as at 
other shows this season, surpassed the majority of the Hybrid Perpetuals. 
In the amateurs’ class for twenty-four Roses T. B. Haywood, Esq., Wood- 
hatch Lodge, Reigate (gardener Mr. Ridout), took the lead with fresh hand¬ 
some blooms, being followed by Rev. R. C. Hales and Messrs. H. Saunders 
and Allan. Mr. Ridout was also first with twelve Roses equally as good as 
those in the other class, Messrs. Allan and Rev. Canon Hodgson taking 
the second and third places in that class. Canon Hodgson was the premier 
exhibitor of twelve Teas with beautiful blooms, particularly fine being 
Catherine Mermet, large and handsome, for which the National Rose Society’s 
bronze medal was awarded. Messrs. Allen and Ridout were the other prize- 
takers. In the nurserymen’s classes there were some good stands, Messrs. 
Bunyard & Co., Maidstone, securing the principal award with even sub¬ 
stantial blooms, including a superb example of A. K. Williams splendidly 
formed, for which the National Rose Society’s silver medal was awarded as 
the best Hybrid Perpetual Rose in the Show. This grand Rose, though 
exposed to the hear for nine or ten hours, appeared at the close of the 
Exhibition nearly as fresh as when first staged, and was certainly one of the 
best of the many fine examples of the variety that have been exhibited this 
season. Mrs. Woollard, Lewes, and Messrs. Kinmont & Kidd were second 
and third with good blooms remarkable for their freshness. Mr. Buston was 
a good first in the local classes, his Etienne Levet running very close for the 
silver medal. Messrs. Bunyard, Mrs. Woollard, and Mr. G. W. Piper were 
the prizetakers in the class for forty-eight Roses, all showing well. 
Flower-stands were numerous, and the majority were very tasteful. Miss 
Chard, Clapham Common, who has distinguished herself at many shows by 
her graceful arrangements, was placed first with a pretty combination of 
Bouvardias, Gladiolus Colvilli alba, and single Kalosanthes flowers, with 
Grasses and Ferns. Mrs. Bishop was second with tasteful stands, in which 
Rhodanthes and Fuchsias with Bouvardias predominated. Water Lilies being 
employed at the base. Mrs. Fennell was third with central plants of Cocos 
Weddelliana, surrounded by fine Allamandas and other flowers. For one 
