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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ August 7, 1884. 
and well flowered, ilr. .Tames Cypher, Cheltenham, followed rather closely, 
but was overweighted in the foliage division. His plants were Crotons 
Disraeli and Queen Victoria, G to 7 feet in diameter, and very fine ; Latania 
borbonica, 7 feet, fresh ; Cycas revoluta, 7 feet; C. circinalis, 10 feet; Dasy- 
lirion acrotrichum, good ; Ericas retorta major and mmnla, 3^ feet; Clero- 
dendron Balfouriannm, 5 feet, vigorous and excellently flowered ; Allamanda 
grandiflora, a golden oval 6 feet high; Ixora Williamsi with ^ thirty fine 
trusses ; and a small Stephanotis, almost hidden with its wax-like flowers. 
The value of the prizes in the two classes was £15 and £10 respectively. In 
the class for ten plants, five flowering and five foliage, Hr. Cox, gardener to 
"W. H. Watts, Esq., Wavertree, secured the first prize of £10 with Kalosanthes 
Dr. E. Regel, 5 feet in diameter, a perfect half globe, and quite a bouquet of 
flowers, probably 300 trusses, but a trifle pale in colour; Ixora coccinea 
superba, 3 feet across with fifty richly coloured trusses; Erica exquisita, 
2 to 3 feet, extremely neat; Ixora Dixiana ; Alocasia macrorhiza variegata, 
effective; Latania borbonica, G feet in diameter ; Croton Queen Victoria, 
about the same size ; and a fine healthy Dicksonia. Mr. Jellico, gardener to 
F. H. Gossage, Esq., Woolton, was an excellent second, two large Palms ; 
Croton variegatus, 7 to 8 feet in diameter, and in excellent condition ; 
Davallia Mooreana, 5 to G feet across ; Bougainvillea glabra, Allamanda 
Hendersoni, and an Eucharis with twenty spikes being the most noteworthy 
plants. In the class for six specimens Mr. Cypher secured the first position 
with a superb example of Ixora regina, 3 feet across and with twenty to 
thirty magnificent trusses; I. Westi, a charming variety, the plant bearing 
twenty trusses of its ivory-white flowers; Bougainvillea glabra; Erica 
ampullacea Barnesi, 3 feet; and E. obbata purpurea of the same size, very 
fresh; and Anthurium Schertzerianum. Mr. Mease followed closely with 
Erica Parmenteria rosea, a perfect half globe densely flowered ; Anthurium 
Andreanum with eight spathes ; Phoenocoma prolifera Barnesi, very fresh 
and fine ; a large but not superior Stephanotis, and Allamanda grandiflora. 
Mr. Cox was first with four plants, the best being Plumbago capensis. Mr. 
Cubbon, gardener to Mrs. Alison Johnson, Woolton Heys, staged the best 
stove plant in the single specimen class—Allamanda Hendersoni, a finely 
flowered oval 5 feet high. In the corresponding class (greenhouse) Mr. 
Mease won the chief position with Erica ampullacea Williamsi, 3^ feet in 
diameter. 
Fine-foliagfd Plants. —In the class for eight specimens Mr. Mease was 
again first with Croton Prince of Wales, a wonderful example, 8 feet high 
and 7 feet in diameter, in perfect health and superb colour; C. Williamsi, 
7 feet across, and richly coloured ; C. Disraeli, 6 to 7 feet in diameter; 
C. Mortii, smaller, but of clear golden hue; Areca lutescens, Latania bor¬ 
bonica, a small plant of Gleichenia rupestris, and a good well-marked 
example of Alocasia macrorhiza varieg.ata. Mr. Cubbon was a good second 
with Cycas revoluta, Dicksonia (good), Latania borbonica, Seaforthia 
elegans. Crotons Weismanii and interruptus, and two Alocasias. Mr. JeUico 
was placed first in the class for six plants with Areea lutescens and C. Weis¬ 
manii, good; Draciena Veitchii, very fine; Adiantum farleyense; and a 
beautiful example of Croton Hawkerii, 3 feet in diameter. Mr. Thomas 
Foster, gardener to John Brancker, Esq., Wavertree, followed with smaller 
but creditable specimens. 
Ferns. —These were admirably represented, most of the plants being 
fresh and healthy, and not a few fine. In the class for eight exotic Ferns 
Mr. Stephenson, gardener to Mrs. Horsfall, Grassendale, well won the fore¬ 
most position with Davallia Mooreana, 7 to 8 feet in diameter, and in 
splendid health ; Alsophila Moorei, Gymnogramma chrysophylla, Davallia 
buUata, excellent; Adiantum farleyense, A. formosum, Dictyogramma 
variegata, and a small Dicksonia. Mr. Evans, gardener to Mrs. Lockett, 
Aigburth, was second with smaller plants, Davallia charophylla being 
most elegant, and Microlepia hirta cristata fresh and good. Mr. Lowndes, 
gardener to S. S. Parker, Esq., Sudley Road, Aigburth, had the remaining 
prize with well-grown smaller plants. For six xfiants the first prize was 
worthily awarded to Mr. T. Gowen, gardener to James Cunningham, Esq., 
Mossley Hill, with admirably grown examples of Goniophlebium subauri- 
culatum, with fronds 5 feet long; Pteris scaberula, 4 feet across; Gymno¬ 
gramma peruviana argjmophylla, superb; Davallia Mooreana, Adiantum 
Veitchii, and Gleichenia Spelunc®; Messrs. Hurst (gardener to W. Bow¬ 
ring, Esq.) and Cox following in the order named with good collections. 
For one Tree Fern Mr. Cubbon was first; Mr. W. Evans securing the first 
prize in the single specimen class for Ferns with a beautifully fresh 
example of Goniophlebium, followed by Mr. J. Johnson, gardener to 
G. W. Moss, Esq., Aigburth, with Adiantum farleyense, 4 to 5 feet across; 
and Mr. Gowen with Gymnogramma peruviana argyrojjhylla in excellent 
condition. Hardy Ferns were less striking. For six plants Mr. Foster was 
first with Lastrea Filix-mas cristata, L. F.-m. grandiceps, L. F.-foemina 
plumosa, Onoclea sensibilis, and a seedling Athyrium, very much crested. 
Mr. Barber, gardener to Mrs. Barnsley, St. Michal’s Hamlet, was second; 
and Mr. Cubbon third ; Mr. Foster securing the chief prize for three Filmy 
Ferns with Todeas superba and pellucida, and Trichomanes radicans. 
Mr. Cubbon won the chief prize for Lycopods. 
Ericas. —Very fresh, well-grown, and excellently flowered examples were 
staged in the class for four specimens, in which Mr. Mease secured the first 
position with E. mmula, 2^ feet in diameter, densely flowered ; E. metulm- 
flora, covered with rich red flowers, the second crop this year, and effective ; 
E. Ne plus Ultra, white, fine ; and E. insignis with superior flowers. Mr. Cypher 
was second with smaller but good plants. 
Tuberous Begonias. —Of these there was a brilliant display, the plants 
being at the least equal to any that have been staged at any show We have 
seen. Messrs. J. Laing & Co., Forest Hill, provided a piece of plate as the 
first prize in the class for ten plants, which was won by Mr. Mease, whose 
specimens ranged from 3 feet to 5 feet in diameter, Mr. Evans being a good 
second, and Mr. Johnson third, the varieties of the last-named exhibitor 
being very choice, but the plants not so large or well-flowered as the others. 
In the class for six plants Mr. Stephenson was first with specimens 3 to 4 feet 
in diameter, and Mr. Hurst, gardener to W. B. Bowring, Esq., second. Mr. 
Evans was first in the class for three plants with splendid examples of 
culture, Mr. Johnson being second with taller but very effective specimens ; 
and Mr. Cox third with dwarf plants that would have been first in the 
majority of shows that we have this year attended. In the single specimen 
class Mr. Hurst secured the leading position, his plant being 5 feet in 
diameter, a perfectly symmetrical and well-flowered specimen. We failed 
to obtain the names of the other successful exhibitors in the well-filled 
classes. 
Achimenes. —Several excellent pans of these valuable summer-flowering 
plants were exhibited. Mr. Mease was in his usual place—first, with four 
pans, staging admirably Longiflora major. Admiration, Celestial, and Frau 
Bruno. Mr. Hurst was second with dwarfer but good plants ; and Mr. 
Gowen an excellent third. 
Caladhtms. —These were very fine indeed, especially Mr. Mease’s first- 
prize collection of six plants, w'hich were 5 feet in diameter, with very large 
well-coloured foliage. The varieties were Candidum, very beautiful; Mag- 
nificum, Albert Edward, Auguste Lemoine, good ; Chantinii, and Meyerbeer. 
The second prize fell to Mr. Leathes, gardener to A. M. Anderson, Esq., 
Prince’s Park, and the third to Mr. Eaton, gardener to W. H. Shirley, Esq., 
Allerton House, both wdth good examples of culture. 
Petunias. —These were exceedingly variable, the only noteworthy plants 
to which prize cards were attached being six double varieties exhibited by 
Mr. Stephenson, which certainly merited what they received—the first position, 
as they were dwarf and sturdy, each bearing about fifty fine flowers. The 
other collections were irregular. 
Coleuses. —We are not able to speak in high terms of these easily grown 
plants. The first-prize six specimens of Mr. Evans were healthy and well 
trained, but deficient in colour, and Mr. Bustard’s second-prize plants had 
the same defect—want of colour. 
Fuchsias. —Liverpool is evidently not a “ Fuchsia district,” the majority 
of the plants staged being very far from the average merit of prizewinning 
examples at most exhibitions. Only one collection needing attention is the 
first group of six plants staged by Mr. Hurst, which were healthy, well 
flowered, and not distorted by severe training. The most effective variety 
was the Earl of Beaconsfield. 
Zonal Pelargoniums. —With the exception of the magnificent specimens 
staged at the York and Leeds Shows, the plants at the Show under notice 
were of full average quality, ranging from 3 to 4 feet in diameter, well 
trained without being unduly flattened, with healthy foliage, as well as good 
and numerous trusses of flowers. Messrs. Stephenson, Bustard, and Fleming 
and Sons were the leading prizetakers in the classes. 
Gloxinias were remarkably fine, and never were better staged at this 
Society’s Show, many of the plants in the best collection carrying as many 
as fifty or sixty flowers each, and wonderfully fresh. The names of the 
only prizewinners we could obtain are Mr. Gowen and Mr. W. Evans. 
Table Plants were neat throughout the whole of the exhibits, and wonder, 
fully well grown, although there were not so many collections staged as we 
have before seen at previous shows. The successful exhibitor of six plants 
was Mr. G. Mease, gardener to W. Nichol, Esq., Aigburth, who staged an 
excellent, well-grown, and neat assortment of choice plants. Mr. R. Cubbon 
and Mr. G. Park were second and third respectively, both showing well. 
Orchids were not numerous, but the exhibits were of superior merit and 
most creditable to the competitors who staged plants for the prizes offered, 
For four plants E. Harvey, Esq., Aigburth, was deservedly placed first- 
having very fine Saccolabium guttatum with three fine spikes ; a well-flowered 
piece of Zygopetalum Gautieri, Cattleya crispa, good; and a magnificent 
plant of Cattleya guttata Leopoldii with three of its large spikes of bloom. 
Mr. J. Edwards, gardener to T. S. Walker, Esq., Rodney Street, was a good 
second with Dendrobium Dearii with five spikes, Saccolabium guttatum, 
good ; Odontoglossum Roezlii, and Aerides quinquevulnenrm. For one plant 
Mr. W. Mease took the lead with Saccolabium Blumei majus with three fine 
spikes ; Mr. J. Brancker second, and Mr. R. Cubbon third. 
Effect Gboups.—T hree classes were provided for miscellaneous plants 
arranged for effect, the chief being a circular group occupying space not 
exceeding 250 square feet, for which a gold medal was offered. This was 
well won by Messrs. R. Ker & Son, Aigburth, Liverpool. In the centre of 
the space a pyramid, having a base 6 feet in diameter, was raised of Maiden¬ 
hair Ferns with Liliums interspersed, the apex of tlie pyramid being formed 
of a neat plant 2 or 3 feet high of Dracsena Baptisti, with Panicum varie- 
gatum falling over and covering the pot. The remaining portion of the 
space was occupied mainly with Adiantum cuneatum, so as to form a 
saucer-like surface ; and rising from this here and there, as if on pedestals, 
were beautiful Crotons and Palms, the pots bidden by Selaginellas and. 
Panicums. A few Statices gave colour to the group, which was margined 
with variegated Dactylis and Ferns. The arrangement was perhaps a 
little formal or “dotted,” but was undoubtedly effective. The second 
prize was won by Mr. F. Francis, Wavertree. In the smaRer circular group 
of 150 square feet Mr. Mease secured the chief prize with a light and 
charming arrangement. The prominent plant was a Phoenix reclinata on a 
central mound of Ferns 3 feet high, with which was associated Campanula 
garganica. The base surrounding was occupied with Ferns, small Coleuses,- 
Caladium argyrites, &c., with larger plants rising above them of Crotons, 
Palms, Rhodanthes, the edging being Ferns, Gloxinias, and Panicums. 
Mr. Cox was second with a mass of Ferns, with Francoas, Campanula pyra- 
midahs rising from them at intervals of 3 feet; Mr. Cubbon being third, 
his group being lacking in colour. Mr. Jellico was the chief prizetaker with 
a semi-circular group, with an effective and well-balanced arrangement of 
flowers and Ferns. 
In the same tent Messrs. Ker & Sons had a group of richly coloured 
Crotons, and the Liverpool Horticultural Company some charming groups 
of Roses, in which the small Cluster Roses Mignonette and Little Pet were 
seen to advantage as decorative plants. Another group by the same firm 
having a centre of the single velvety crimson Dahlia John Cowan (very 
rich), surrounded with excellent Bouvardias, was highly effective. This 
firm also exhibited wonderfully strong Vines in pots, and Messrs. Ker had 
also very fine and firm examples. Messrs. F. & A. Dickson, Upton 
Nurseries, Chester, and Ker & Sons, Aigburth, had extensive collections of 
new and select stove and greenhouse plants; Messrs. James Dickson and 
Sons very fine Roses and cut flowers of herbaceous plants; Messrs. CanneU 
and Co., Swanley, magnificent Zonal Pelargoniums and Tuberous Begonias ; 
Messrs. J. R. Pearson, Chilwell, a fine bank of Zonal Pelargoniums; and 
Messrs. Laing, Forest Hill, splendid Begonias. For the above exhibits cer¬ 
tificates of merit were awarded, and a special certificate to Messrs. CanneU 
for Heliotrope Swanley Gem, a dark variety with an enormous truss of 
flowers. 
Hardy Trees and Shrubs were well represented by Messrs. Caldwell and 
