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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ July 6, 1882. 
grown I may note the following :—Dr. Lindley, having extremely 
large clusters of reddish lilac flowers; alba, pure white ; and 
violacea, rubra, insignis, and rosea grandiflora. Charles X. is 
perhaps the most handsome of this group, being remarkable for 
the immense size of its panicles and the beautiful colour of its 
flowers. S. Josikrea is very valuable, flowering later than the 
varieties of S. vulgaris, thus prolonging the season till June ; it 
produces blooms of a bluish purple and quite scentless. 
Cornus sericea has been very attractive for a long time ; the 
yellowish white flowers show to advantage amongst the green 
foliage. The Halesias when in flower were very showy ; they have 
been past now some time. There are only three or four species 
all limited to North America. H. tetraptera or Snowdrop Tree is 
the most common species, and the one generally cultivated. The 
flowers somewhat resemble in shape and size the common Snow¬ 
drop, and are produced in April and May before the leaves have 
attained their full size. They look extremely handsome dotted 
about amongst the evergreen shrubs. What looks better than the 
common Mountain Ash (Pyrus aucuparia) when in flower, and in 
autumn weighed down with its great clusters of scarlet berries ? 
The foliage, too, is handsome. There are several other species 
that are worth noting, such as P. domestica, P. Aria, &c. 
We must not pass the genus Cratcegus without a word of praise. 
C. coccinea and C. coccinea var. macrantha is well known, and 
well deserves to be planted extensively. The foliage is large and 
cordate on rather long petioles. The flowers are large, pure white, 
and produced in lateral corymbs. Not only is it very showy when 
in flower, but in autumn also, particularly when carrying a good 
crop of large bright red fruit. Very handsome specimens can be 
formed by planting them singly in the open. C. Oxyacantha in¬ 
cludes many varieties, for it is from this species that has given 
rise to the showy varieties that now adorn our gardens, such as 
the double white, single and double pink, single and double 
scarlet, also variegated and weeping forms. The double scarlet and 
double pink, especially Paul’s double scarlet, cannot be over¬ 
estimated for shrubbery borders. They should be planted in 
prominent places, so that they may always be seen when in flower. 
For this last month they have been one mass of flowers and last 
long in perfection. The single flowers appear like miniature 
Hoses. 
The Laburnum also must not be forgotten. L. vulgare or Cy tisus 
Laburnum is a general favourite. This very popular tree is 
probably more familiar to many people than many of our native 
trees. How cheerful and pretty two or three trees look in any 
establishment during May and early in June ! Nothing certainly 
can excel the beauty of the pendulous racemes of bright yellow 
flowers which are produced in such profusion every year. There 
are several varieties of the common Laburnum in cultivation, 
differing from the type in having larger and different coloured 
flowers. 
The common Elder (Sambucus nigra) is by no means to be 
despised, although so frequently seen ; when in flower it is ex¬ 
tremely showy and sweetly scented. There are several varieties 
in cultivation, and one, S. nigra var. laciniata, is very handsome, 
the leaves being deeply cut. Then the variegated forms are still 
more handsome, and through the summer months they assist in 
making the borders very cheerful. Cotoneasters judiciously 
planted are very useful, and for the front of borders C. micro- 
phylla is one of the best. Not only is it very pretty when in flower, 
but when in fruit also. C. bacillaris and C. buxifolia grow into 
bushes of great size, and now covered with their pure white 
flowers. 
Two or three Spiraeas are now flowering ; their neat blossoms 
are always welcome. S. trilobata, S. chamsedrifolia, S. callosa, 
and S. grandiflora, or, as it is now known, Exochorda grandiflora, 
are all in flower. The latter, by far the best, produces racemes of 
pure white flowers. Many of the species of Roses are well worth 
planting, for they flower much earlier than the choice kinds, and 
as single flowers are now becoming more and more fashionable 
they can safely be recommended. R. rugosa is perhaps one of 
the largest-flowered species; it produces flowers 4 or 5 inches 
across. R. microphylla is very free-flowering, but not so large as 
the latter. 
We at length come to the Philadelphus or Mock Orange. P. 
grandiflorus cannot be over-estimated ; for planting in a mixed 
border or as single specimens it is equally valuable. For cutting 
purposes it is indeed useful; the delicious perfume is readily 
detected where a small spray is employed for vase-filling. There 
are about twelve species known in gardens, one and all of which 
are worth growing. The latter species and P. tomentosus are 
now in full beauty ; following on a little later is P. Gordoni- 
anus (one of the best), and P. latifolius. Many others might be 
mentioned that could be employed in shrubbery borders, but 
some further notes must be deferred to another communication. 
—W. K. 
ROYAL BOTANIC SOCIETY. 
July 5th. 
The second summer Show of the present year at Regent’s Park 
was in every respect a most satisfactory one, the exhibits numerous, 
generally of high quality, and the arrangements excellent. The 
Show was one of the most extensive the Society has held, but the 
short time at our disposal will only permit a very brief record of the 
principal features and the leading prizewinners. 
Orchids. —A beautiful bank of these was contributed by some of 
the leading amateurs and nurserymen. In the former class for twelve 
plants Mr. Spyers, Orchid grower to Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart., 
Buiford Lodge, Dorking, carried off chief honours with a particularly 
handsome collection, which included Cypripedium Stonei with over 
two dozen flowers, the graceful Epidendrum nemorale with fifteen 
spikes, Yanda teres with fifteen flowers, and fine examples of Cypri¬ 
pedium barbatum nigrum, C. niveum, Aerides affine, Masdevallia 
militaris, and Cattleya gigas. Mr. H. G. Catt, gardener to W. Cobb, 
Esq., Silverdale Lodge, Sydenham, was a close second with well- 
flowered specimens of Ccelogyne pandurata, Oncidium ampliatum, 
Epidendrum prismatocarpum, Odontoglossum caudatum, Oncidium 
macranthum, and Cypripedium Yeitchii. Mr. Spyers was also first 
with six plants, closely followed by Mr. J. Child, gardener to Mrs. 
Torr, Garbrand Hall, Ewell, who had a fine example of Stanhopea 
tigrina superba. In both collections the plants were very healthy. 
In the nurserymen’s class for twelve plants Mr. H. James, Castle 
Nursery, Norwood, won chief honours with well-flowered specimens, 
Masdevallia Harryana, Dendrobium Jamesianum, and several Cat- 
tleyas being fine. Messrs. T. Jackson & Son, Kingston, and Mr. 
Cypher, Cheltenham, were second and third respectively with good 
collections. 
Stove and Greenhouse Plants. —The principal class for these was 
that for twelve specimens, in which Mr. Cypher takes the lead with 
handsome examples of Allamanda nobilis, Dracophyllum gracile, 
Erica Cavendishiana, and Azalea Souvenir de Prince Albert. Messrs. 
Jackson & Son were second with neat even specimens, Kalosanthes 
Mr. Duphemis and Rondeletia speciosa major being the two most note¬ 
worthy in the group. Messrs. B. Peed & Son, Streatham, were third 
with well-flowered plants. In the class for six plants Messrs. Jackson 
and Son secured the first prize for vigorous well-flowered specimens ; 
Messrs. B. Peed & Son were second, and Mr. H. James was third. In 
the amateurs’ class for six plants Mr. J. Child won chief honours with 
praiseworthy specimens of Stephanotis floribunda, Kalosanthes splen- 
dens, and Begonia Paul Masurel, 5 feet high and 4 feet in diameter. 
Mr. G. Wheeler, gardener to Lady Louisa Goldsmid, St. John’s 
Lodge, Regent’s Park, was second, having very neat specimens. 
Fine-foliage Plants. —The premier honours for six specimens were 
gained by Mr. C. Rann, gardener to J. Warren, Esq., Handcross Park, 
Crawley, who had Croton undulatus, C. Andreanus finely coloured, 
and Latania borbonica very large ; with other handsome plants. 
Mr. R. Butler, gardener to H. H. Gibbs, Esq., St. Dunstan’s Lodge, 
Regent’s Park, was second with healthy plants ; and Mr. G. 
Wheeler third. Mr. Cypher was the most successful exhibitor, taking 
first with handsome plants, Croton Johannis being very notable ; 
Mr. B. S. Williams, Upper Holloway, was a close second; Messrs. 
Hooper & Co., Twickenham, were third, their Anthurium cris- 
tatum and Phyllotfenum Lindeni being fine. An extra prize was 
awarded to Mr. James. For six Palms Mr. C. Rann secured the 
first position with grand specimens of Pritchardia pacifica, Thrinax 
elegans, Chamaerops humilis, Livistonia altissima, Phoenicophorium 
seycbellarum, and Phcenix tenuis. Mr. R. Butler followed with 
smaller but vigorous specimens, and Messrs. Hooper & Co. were 
third. An extra prize was also awarded to Mr. James. 
Ferns. —Mr. C. Rann won the premier award in the class for six 
plants, his Gleichenias being extremely fine in every respect. Mr. 
Child w T as a close second, his Davallia Mooreana, Gleichenia dicarpa 
longipinnata, and G. semivestita being in a beautiful condition. Mr. 
G. Wheeler was third with an even collection of small plants. In the 
nurserymen’s class for the same number of specimens Mr. B. S. 
Williams took first with superb examples ; Mr. Cypher was second, 
and Mr. James third. 
Pelargoniums. —The collections of these staged in competition im¬ 
parted a most agreeable brightness to the display. Mr. J. Wiggins, 
gardener to H. Little, Esq., Hillingdon Place, was the leading exhibitor 
with Show' and Fancy varieties in the amateurs’ classes, having 
admirably flowered specimens in both. Mr. C. Hammond, gardener 
to F. Hunt, Esq., York Lodge, Stamford Hill, who followed had 
smaller but healthy examples. Mr. C. Turner, Slough, secured the 
premier prizes in the nurserymen’s corresponding classes with col¬ 
lections of Fancy and Show varieties, the plants being superbly 
flowered. Mr. Cypher also staged a fine collection of the latter. For 
Zonals Mr. J. Catlin, gardener to Mrs. Lermitte, Finchley ; Mr. W. 
Meadmore, Romford ; and Mr. Wiggins were the prizetakers in that 
order, the first collection being by far the best. 
Tuberous Begonias. —The first prize for a collection of these was 
gained by Messrs. J. Laing & Co., Forest Hill, who had fine plants of 
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