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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ July 27, 1882 
Douglas first and second with Admiral Curzon, and third with 
Edward Adams ; Mr. C. Turner fourth with Admiral Curzcn, and 
fifth with Robert Lord. Crimson Bizarres. —Mr. J. Douglas first and 
second with Rifleman ; Mr. C. Turner third with the same variety ; 
and Mr. E. S. Dodwell fourth and fifth with II. K. Mayer. Pink 
Bizarres. —Mr. J. Douglas first and second with Sarah Payne ; Mr. C. 
Turner third and fifth ; and Mr. J. Hines fourth with the same 
variety. Purple Flakes. —Mr. J. Douglas first and third with Earl 
of Stamford, second with James Douglas, fourth and fifth with 
Florence Nightingale. Scarlet Flakes. —Mr. J. Douglas first, third, 
and fifth with Sportsman ; Mr. C. Turner second with Matador, and 
Mr. E. S. Dodwell fourth with Scarlet Keet. Bose Flakes. —Mr. C. 
Turner first with Jessica ; Mr. E. S. Dodwell second with Tim 
Bobbins ; Mr. J. Douglas third and fifth with Rob Roy; and Mr. 
Gorton fourth with the same variety. 
PICOTEES. 
For twenty-four blooms, not less than twelve varieties, Mr. C. 
Turner well won chief honours with large blooms of good form. The 
leading varieties were Mrs. Chancellor, J. B. Bryant, Madame Corbin, 
Baroness Burdett Coutts, Louisa, John Smith, Constance Heron, 
Princess Dagmar, Mrs. Payne, Her Majesty, Queen of Summer, 
Muriel, Evelyn, Mrs. Gibbons, Mrs. Bower, Royal Visit, Imogene, 
and Portia. Mr. E. S. Dodwell took the second position with very 
creditable blooms, a few being a little weak. The best were Mrs. 
Wilson, Dr. Epps, Medina, Tinnie, Lady Louise, John Smith, Ethel, 
and Mrs. Chancellor. Mr. Douglas was third, also staging hand¬ 
some blooms, amongst which was the premier bloom Mrs. Payne, 
very neat and even. Other good blooms in the same collection were 
Her Majesty, Brunette, Mrs. Gorton, Jessie, and Norfolk Beauty. 
Messrs. Hines and Hooper were fourth and fifth. 
For twelve varieties Mr. E. S. Dodwell gained the chief award with 
large blooms of Tinnie, Mrs. Payne, Mrs. Chancellor, Clara Penson, 
Zerlina, Edith Dombrain, Ethel, Mary, Medina, Dr. Epps, Esther 
Minnie, and Master Norman. Mr. Douglas followed closely with a 
very even collection, Mr. ,T. Buxton being third, Mr. Hines fourth, 
Dr. Abercrombie fifth, and Mr. G. Duffield, Bramford Cottage, Winch- 
more Hill, N., sixth. There were seven entries. 
For six varieties Master Stanley Dodwell; Mr. W. Slack, Queen 
Street, Chesterfield ; and Mr. Sharpe were the prizetakers in that 
order with neat blooms. 
Single Blooms, —Like the single specimen class for Carnations, 
these were well represented. Red , Heavy Edged, 130 blooms being 
staged.—Mr. C. Turner first with Henry, Mr. J. Douglas second and 
fifth with Princess of Wales, third and fourth with Brunette. Bed, 
JAght-Edged. —Mr. C. Turner first and fifth with Thomas Williams, 
Mr. J. Douglas second with Mrs. Gorton, and third with Violet 
Douglas ; and Mr. E. S. Dodwell fourth with Thomas Williams. 
Purple , Heavy-Edged. —Mr. C. Turner first with Muriel, third with 
Mrs. Chancellor, and fifth with Zerlina; Mr. J. Douglas second with 
Mrs. Chancellor and fourth with Alliance. Purple, Light-Edged. — 
Mr. E. S. Dodwell first, fourth and fifth with Mary ; Mr. C. Turner 
second and third with Clara Penson and William Fulton. Rose or 
Scarlet, Heavy-Edged. —Mr. J. Douglas first and second with Mrs. 
Payne, Mr. C. Turner third and fourth, and Dr. Abercrombie fifth 
with the same variety. Bose or Scarlet, Light-Edged. —Mr. C. Turner 
first and second with Evelyn, and fifth with Lady Carrington ; Mr. 
J. Douglas third with Miss Lee and fourth with Mrs. Allcroft. Yellow 
Ground. —Mr. J. Douglas first, second, third, and fourth with Ne Plus 
Ultra ; Mr. H. Hooper fifth with Sii F. Roberts. 
Selfs, Fancies, or Yellow Grounds.— For twenty-four blooms 
of not less than twelve varieties Mr. C. Turner won chief honours 
with superb blooms of Jessica, Etna, W. P. Milner, Unexpected, Sybil, 
Elegante, Robert Scott, Lady Rosebery, Gexnt des Batailles, Con¬ 
stance, Albert, Duchess of Connaught, Lord Lewisham, Fred, Rosa 
Bonheur, Lady Stamford, Matador, and Harry Bertram. Mr. J. 
Douglas was a close second with brilliant blooms, and Mr. H. Hooper 
was third. 
For twelve blooms, distinct varieties, Mr. E. S. Dodwell won the 
chief position with fine examples of Sarah Payne, Mercury, Dr. Hogg, 
John Soper, and Purple King. Master Stanley Dodwell was second, 
Mr. G. Duffield third, Dr. Abercrombie fourth, Mr. H. Cattley fifth. 
For twelve yellow-ground Picotees Mr. J. Douglas was placed fiist 
with fine blooms of Mr. Colman, Ne Plus Ultra, Lightning, Alice, 
Princess Beatrice, Prince of Orange, and Eleanor. Mr. H. Hooper 
was second, the best in his stand being Crown Prince, Mrs. Moore, 
Harry, and Glow-worm. Mr. H. Cattley was third with similar 
blooms. 
Plants in Pots. —For twelve specimens in 8-inch pots Mr. C. Turner 
took the lead with well-grown plants bearing three to six flowers 
each. The best Picotees were Her Majesty, Miss Small, Lady Boston, 
Constance Heron, Louisa, Queen of Summer, Mrs. A. Chancellor, and 
Mrs. Payne. The best Carnations were John Ball, Admiral Curzon, 
and Jupiter. Mr. J. Douglas was second, his plants bearing more 
flowers but rather smaller than the preceding. Carnations Rose of 
Stapleford, Joseph Crossland, H. Iv. Mayer, and Mayor of Nottingham 
were the best, the finest Picotees being Mrs. Bonar, Zerlina, and 
Brunette. 
New Varieties. —There was good competition with seedling Carna¬ 
tions and Picotees, Messrs. Dodwell and Douglas taking each two 
first and two second prizes in the former, and one first and a certificate 
in the latter. First-class certificates were awarded to the following 
varieties :— 
Carnation Tim Bobbin (Dodwell).—A bright rose flake of good 
form and substance, heavily coloured. 
Carnation Florence. —Twelve blooms of this were shown by J. A. 
Wallington, Esq., Manor House, Trowbridge. It was stated to be a 
good bedding variety. It is a buff yellow self, the blooms large, full, 
and slightly fringed. 
Carnation Mrs. Page (Duffield).—A pretty self variety, with fringed 
petals of a delicate pale pink, nearly white hue. Very full and of 
good form. 
Picotee Mrs. Gorton (Douglas).—A light red-edged variety, bloom 
even and full. 
Picotee Esther Minnie (Dodwell).—A light rose-edged variety of 
similar substance and merit to the preceding. 
FERNS FOR BASKETS. 
Of late years much attention has been paid to Ferns and their 
allies by plant-collectors, and their exertions have enabled lovers 
of this class of plants to form extensive collections. According to 
Mr. John Smith, ex-curator of the Royal Gardens, Kew, the Ferns 
grown at Kew in 1823 numbered about forty hardy species and 
about the same number of tender exotics. Mr. Smith states that 
in 1825 he arranged the tender Ferns at the end of a lean-to house, 
the space they occupied being 12 feet by 6 feet. Since that time 
the collection has undergone great changes, for now they occupy 
two houses. For the tropical species a house of no small dimen¬ 
sions is set apart for them, and one of much less size is devoted to 
the cooler-growing kinds. No doubt in 1825 the Kew collection 
was as rich in species as any in the country, and by the aid of dif¬ 
ferent expeditions and plant-collectors despatched from Kew the 
number has steadily increased since that time. That we are greatly 
indebted to the noted pteridologist, Mr. John Smith, none will deny 
for the introduction of many new species of Ferns, for when he 
was in office as curator he worked long and hard at the science, 
and was successful in raising many new species from spores that 
be collected from dried specimens sent home by different col¬ 
lectors from various countries. 
Everyone is well aware of the usefulness of many of the more 
common species of Ferns. In fact, Ferns are indispensable. As 
a proof of this, how few establishments in this country do we find 
that have not at least a small collection of the most useful and 
ornamental kinds. For furnishing purposes they are extensively 
used. In fact, they are indispensable, and some market growers 
make them a speciality. I would now like to draw attention to a 
few species that are most suitable for hanging-baskets. I will 
name a few that I have grown for some time with good effect. 
Some of the species mentioned will be suitable for large baskets 
and thrive in a comparatively cool house, whilst some of the more 
tender kinds are well adapted for smaller baskets and warmer 
quarters. 
I have tried several Adiantums, and amongst those I like best is 
Adiantum concinnum var. latum, a variety that Messrs. Veitch sent 
out some years ago. It is, however, a semi-deciduous Fern, losing 
a quantity of fronds through the winter season. It is very useful 
either for pots or baskets. The graceful manner in which the 
fronds bang over the sides of the baskets renders it a desirable 
acquisition for either the warm or cool stove. A. concinnum latum 
is a more robust plant than the type. The stipes are about 12 inches 
long, shining and black. The entire fronds are between 2 and 
3 feet long and from 12 to 15 inches broad. It grows much better 
in a compost of sandy fibry loam with a little leaf soil than it does 
in the soil generally used for Ferns. By using a stronger soil for 
Adiantums the pinnse come much finer. The typical form is 
rather widely distributed, and found growing in tropical America 
from Mexico to the West Indies southward to Peru and Brazil. 
A. Williamsii is better suited for baskets than pots on account 
of the rather slender arching stipes, and somewhat resembles 
A. chilense. The caudex is creeping, and soon travels to the side 
of the puts. In the event of its habit being the same in baskets, 
which in all probability it will, this will make one of the best of 
Adiantums for baskets. As soon as the rhizomes travel to the 
sides of the basket they should emit young fronds, and no doubt 
grow through the sides and bottom of the basket. The young 
fronds as they appear, and until they are fully developed, are 
covered with a yellow sulphur-like dust ; as the fronds get ma¬ 
tured they lose this character. This is its first season in a basket, 
and so far it has more than realised my expectation. It thrives 
well in a cool stove temperature, although it is a native of Peru, 
and found growing on mountains at an elevation of 12,000 feet. 
A. peruvianum is a noble Fern, and well adapted for baskets ; 
it is compact in habit, a very fine and well-marked species. It 
is by no means common in collections, and richly deserves to be 
