November 20, 1884. ] 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE ANT) COTTAGE GARDENER. 
glasses to keep them dry till about the middle of August; they are then 
uncovered. This periodical drying process is considered conducive to their 
well-being by Mr. Lynch. Both species, however, having been well flowered 
nnaer very opposite conditions renders it doubtful as co whether any plant 
so near akin to evergreen is benefited ultimately by such treatment. Still 
one is so anxious to have flowers of these rarities. In the same border 
l/Obelia Tupa, a scarlet species from Chili, was flowering. There are many 
other plants, principally bulbous, in this border, but being mostly spring 
flowers were at rest at the time of my visit. 
_'4„We had a somewhat hurried look through the range of plant houses, but 
1 will not attempt a description of the numerous occupants, but will as 
brieny as possible mention some of the most conspicuous. Among these 
ralkia repens, a plant of dwarf habit, and with erect pinkish white cups 
was very pretty and effective. So, also, was Lagerstroemia indica, flowering 
pots. _ Pothos aurea, with its deeply cut leaves, makes a good 
pillar planL Adiantum farleyense, as a basket Fern, is quite a new depar¬ 
ture, and Pteris tricolor is in excellent condition. Ouvirandras, with their 
characteristic skeleton leaves, are very singular, and among other water 
plants may be mentioned Nymphaeas flava and pygmea, Nelumbium luteum 
glowing well and flowering freely ; also Sagittaria montevidiense (the 
latter being nearly 5 feet high). Ipomsea Horsfalliae was flowering from the 
roof in the stove, and in the large conservatory Pandanns fnrcatus was 
carrying several lai'ge fruits. Desfontainia spinosa, a hardy shrub in southern 
counties, though seldom flowering, had several of its scarlet tubular yellow- 
tipped flowers upon it. Trichinium Manglesii is always welcome, as are its 
globular woolly heads of flowers. It is not thoroughly hardy, but very nearly 
another house were several species of Droseras doing well, and Exacum 
atnne flowering in company with Stenogaster concinna. Here also I 
noticed a fine plant of Actinopteris radiata var. australis. From here we 
passed to the succulent house, where a general collection are to be seen, 
together with the gigantic specimen of Aloe plicatilis, 10 feet through, 
and said to be the finest in Europe. In the reserve ground were 
a variety of plants, some on trial and many others in readiness to fill up 
vacancies as they occur. Here may be seen G-lossocoma clematidea and 
Clernatis Davidiana, a plant seemingly allied to tubiflora ; and adjoining this 
was the minor form of the scarlet Trumpet Honeysuckle, Caprifolium semper- 
virens. It is seldom seen now-a-days, though among the best of climbing 
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Gloire de Toulouse, Comte de Germiny, and a very beautiful example o 
Anemone-flowered variety, Fleur de Marie. Mr. Collins, gardene 
to Councillor Baines, Nottingham, had many well-grown samples, noticeable 
arnongst them being a small-flowered variety named Mor 9 eau, and highly 
coloured flowers of Progne. Other members brought fair examples. Mr. T. 
Edmgton, gardener to H. Ashwell, Esq., J.P., Woodthorpe Grange, had a 
remarkable fine lot of Primulas, some of which measured 3 feet in circum- 
mrenc?, and laden with fine bold trusses of highly coloured flowers. Messrs. 
J. B. Pearson & Sons, Chilwell, had a large and good collection of Apples, 
amongst \yhich we noticed fine samples of Bramley’s Seedlinm Warner’s 
King, Cellini, Beauty of Kent, and many others. S. Thacker, Esq., sent a 
small but well-flowered plant of Cypripedum Spicerianum, and cut flowers 
of other Orchids. 
RIVERS’ NEW GROUND VINERY. 
Mr. T. F. Rivers of Sawbridgeworth has for some time past been 
GJigaged in the production of a structure which shall supersede the old 
and more or less inconvenient ground vineries in simplicity, convenience, 
and cheapness. The main feature of the new appliance is that the ridge 
is simply formed of gas piping, on which the lights are hooked, these 
being perfectly secure, yet easily removeable; they may also, if required, 
be turned quite back, resting on the opposite side of the ridge. The 
“ Vinery ” is above ground, and the sides can be formed of bricks or 
boards, as preferred. The structure is 3 feet 6 inches wide, and, as will 
be readily perceived, may be used for many purposes besides that 
indicated. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOWS. 
OwiKO to the great number of shows occurring at the same time it is 
difficult to obtain reports of all, and the demands upon our space neces- 
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Fig. 77.—RrvEEs’ New Ground Vinery. 
plants. The list of good things might easily be extended, but I will suffice 
with the remark that I was much pleased and deeply interested with my 
visit to such a garden, where something fresh may ever be seen and some lesson 
always learnt. In conclusion, my thanks are due to Mr. Lynch, by whose 
kindness and courtesy everything of interest was brought under my notice 
and thus a most enjoyable day was brought to a close.—E. J. 
NOTTS HORTICULTURAL AND BOTANICAL SOCIETY. 
A SPECIAL general meeting of the members and friends of the Notts 
Horticultural and Botanical Society was held at the Society’s rooms. 
Mechanics’ Institute, Nottingham, on Wednesday, November 12th, partly 
for the purpose of hearing a paper read by Mr. A. H. Pearson of Chilwell 
Nurseries upon “Hardy Fruit for the Midland Counties,” and partly for 
the purpose of giving the members an opportunity of making a display of 
Chrysanthemums and other horticultural produce. The chair was occupied 
by James Cooper, Esq., of Elm Bank, Nottingham, who in the course of a 
very practical and energetic address, pointed out the usefulness of such 
societies, and spoke encouragingly of the growing influence they had upon 
the members of an honourable and worthy profession. He congratulated 
the Society upon the progress it had made during the short time it had been 
established, and hoped to see it become one of the leading horticultural 
societies in the county. He felt it an especial pleasure in presiding over a 
meeting of that description, which was called for the purpose of hearing a 
paper read by Mr. Pearson, whose ancestors had done so much for the 
successful culture of fruit. 
Mr. Pearson dealt generally with the culture of hardy fruit most suitable 
for the midland counties. He pointed out in a very comprehensive manner 
the most suitable kinds for the district, and said Apples were the most 
generally useful to grow, but in the face of the foreign competition the more 
perishable. Plums, Pears, and Damsons, together with Cherries, Nuts, and 
bush fruits, might be cultivated with much profit. At the conclusion of the 
paper a very spirited, but good-humoured discussion ensued, in which Messrs. 
H. Frettingham (Beeston), Bush, Walker, Meadows, Thacker, and Edington 
took part. A very cordial vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Pearson for his 
paper, and to the Chairman for presiding. 
The room was crowded to excess, many members even being unable to 
obtain comfortable standing room. There were several ladies present. A 
large collection of cut blooms of Chrysanthemums occupied the table in the 
centre of the room, and much interest was evinced in them. Mr. N. German, 
gardener to T. B. Cutts, Esq., of Malvern House, Nottingham, staged re¬ 
markably fine examples of Jardin des Plantes, General Bainbridge, Mr. Bunn, 
Queen of England, Barbara, Empress of India, Princess Teck, &c., amongst 
show varieties, whilst in Japanese he had well-grown blooms of Source d’Or, 
sitate brevity in each case. In consequence we can only indicate the 
chief features and leading stands at the respective exhibitions. 
HAVANT.— November 7Tn and 8th. 
The first Chrysanthemum and Fruit Show was held in the Town Hall on 
the dates named, and was, for a first show, very successful, the only exception 
being in the trained plants. In these the growers have something to learn 
to produce such grand specimens seen at the Londoner Southampton Shows. 
As it was, those that were shown perhaps answered the purpose best, as space 
was much too limited to admit of larger plants. The entries in most classes 
were numerous; the Society has a good list of patrons, an efficient Com¬ 
mittee ; and in Mr. J. C. Collins they possess a most courteous Honorary 
Secretary. 
The cut blooms were far beyond the average merit usually seen at much 
larger shows, scarcely an inferior bloom being staged, which speaks well for 
the interest taken in the queen of autumn flowers. The most important class 
was that for twenty-four blooms, twelve Japanese and twelve incurved. This 
was an open class, the first prize being well won by Mr. C. Penfold, gardener 
to Sir F. Fitzwygram, Bart., M.P., Leigh Park, Havant, with extra large 
solid blooms particularly fresh, of good colour, and neatly set up. Second, 
Mr. W. White, gardener to J. E. Cox, Esq., Havant, with good flowers, but 
not so large as the former. Equal third prizes were awarded to Messrs. 
W. & G. Drover, nurserymen, Fareham, and Mr. W. Roberts, gardener to 
E. R. Longcroft, Esq., Havant. For twelve blooms, six Japanese and six 
incurved, the first prize was awarded to Mr. J. Collins, gardener to J. Taplin, 
Esq., Havant, for a stand of blooms of large size and freshness. This was 
the only entry, and well did it merit its position. For the same number of 
blooms, exhibitors in this class being excluded from the previous one, Mr. C. 
Penfold followed up his previous success by again winning first with large 
compact flowers; second, Mr. W. White, gardener to J. Cox, Esq.; third, 
Mr. W. Roberts. For six blooms, reflexed, some very fine blooms were staged 
by the first prizewinner, Mr. W. Roberts ; Mr. C. Penfold, and Mr. H. Garnett 
followed. For six blooms of Anemones in three varieties, Mr. C. Penfold 
was easy first with grand flowers ; second, Mr. J. Collins. Class 16 was 
for four blooms of Mrs. G. Bundle, and four each of George Glenny and 
Mrs. Dixon. This stand was very effective, and quite out of the common 
way. First, Mr. W. White, with particularly neat flowers; second, Mr. 
Penfold, with blooms larger, but not so even in size, nor were they so fresh ; 
third, Mr. J. Collins. For twelve blooms, four Japanese, four incurved, and 
four reflexed, Mr. Penfold was again first with extra fine flowers. Messrs. 
W. ife G. Drover showed well in this class. 
For the best group of Chrysanthemums, space not to exceed 40 feet, Mr. 
W. Roberts was placed first with a neat arrangement; perhaps the colours 
were a little too sombre, not sufficient light-coloured flowers were used 
