September 21, 1882.] JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 269 
all was reduced to order, and these—or at least those who obtained 
prizes—forgot the little difficulties of the night in the success of the 
morning. 
PLANTS. 
These generally were in good condition, both flowering and foliage, 
and on the whole the classes devoted to plants were well filled, and 
m some instances the competition was very keen. There can be no 
doubt that the Exhibition contained the finest display of plants ever 
seen in Scotland. 
Stove and Greenhouse Plants .—In the class for ten stove and green¬ 
house plants, distinct, not more than five fine-foliage, there were eight 
entries. Mr. E. H. Letts, gardener to the Earl of Zetland, took the 
lead with grand well-flowered examples of Allamanda Hendersonii, 
Ixora coccinea fresh and well flowered, Stephanotis floribunda well 
bloomed, and a fresh healthy plant of Erica Marnockiana. The 
foliage plants in this collection were large and well-grown examples, 
including Cycas revoluta 7 or 8 feet in diameter, Croton Weismanii 
about the same size and well coloured, Cycas circinalis very fine, and 
a good Croton Queen Yictoria. Mr. J. Patterson, gardener to J. Syme, 
Esq., Millbank, was a good second, having Eucharis amazonica 5 feet 
in diameter and well flowered, Statice profusa, Erica Austiniana, 
E. retorta major, E. McNabiana, and E. Irbyana, his best foliage 
plant being Stevensonia grandiflora. Mr. A. Henderson, gardener to 
S. Clark, Esq., Paisley, was awarded the remaining prize, having a 
good Cycas circinalis and Erica Marnockiana. Eor six plants in 
flower Mr. J. Patterson took the lead, and staged really good plants 
of Erica tricolor Wilsonii, E. Irbyana, Statice profusa, and Cleroden- 
dron Balfourianum. Mr. A. Paul, 111, Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, 
was second with large well-flowered plants of Clerodendron Bal¬ 
fourianum and Statice profusa. Mr. J. Souza, gardener to Sir H. J. S. 
Stewart, Bart., first for a single specimen in flower with a wonderful 
plant of Pancratium fragrans having over a dozen flower spikes ; 
Mr. J. Robertson, gardener to J. Still, Esq., Spring Bank, Stirling, 
second with a well-flowered Lapageria rosea on a trellis fully 7 feet 
high ; Mr. J. Shearer, gardener to D. McGregor, Esq., third with a 
fair plant of the same variety. There were eleven entries. 
In the nurserymen’s class for twelve stove and greenhouse plants 
introduced since 1879 Messrs. Ireland & Thomson, Edinburgh, were 
the only exhibitors, and staged a very choice collection, including 
Croton Archibaldii, a well-coloured and effective variety ; C. Weis¬ 
manii superba, much denser in habit than the ordinary C. Weismanii. 
Croton Holdsworthii was also good, Adiantum Yictoria, Dracaena 
Wilsonii, Nepenthes Masteriana, N. Williamsii, Anthurium Waro- 
queanum, A. Veitchii, and Asparagus plumosus. 
Groups .—In the nurserymen’s class for the best table of plants 30 feet 
by G feet for quality and effect there were four entries, which caused 
the Judges considerable difficulty. Their decision placed Messrs. 
Ireland A Thomson, and Messrs. Clark & Co., Carlisle, equal first, and the 
Horticultural Company (John Cowan), Garston Vineyard, Liverpool, 
third. This, however, gave much cause for complaint, the first-named 
being well to the fore, and staged a remarkable group of very fine 
plants. Those placed equal were certainly arranged lighter than 
those from the Vineyard, but were not of equal quality. These plants 
were arranged on tables about 2 feet 6 inches from the ground, and 
sloped gradually from the centre to the sides. The collection staged 
by Messrs. Ireland <fc Thomson contained Nepenthes Henryana, 
N. superba, N. Outramiana, Sarracenia flava, Darlingtonia californica, 
Anthurium Veitchii with grand foliage, A. Andreanum with fifteen 
flowers, Croton Princess of Wales, C. Lord Chelmsford, Croton Thom- 
sonii, a grand new variety ; Cypripedium niveum, Saccolabium Blumei 
majus, a good variety with two spikes ; Cypripedium Sedeni, Odonto- 
glossum Alexandra, Alocasia Thibautiana, intermixed with Eerns, 
Palms, Amaranthus tricolor, Nertera depressa, small Ixoras, and 
Eerns for edging the group. Those from Messrs. Clark & Co. con¬ 
tained three rows of Palms down the centre, and small plants of 
Crotons, Abutilons, and Cyperus alternifolius grouped round them, 
with small Crotons rising out of a groundwork of small Ferns. The 
third-prize collection was similar, the style of the first-mentioned, 
and contained many well-grown comparatively new Crotons. Dracsenas, 
Palms, and a number of small Orchids. 
In the corresponding gardeners’ and amateurs’ class for a group 
20 feet by 5 feet there were five entries. These were arranged on the 
opposite side of the Exhibition to the previous class. Mr. A. Paul, 
and Mr. J. Hammond, gardener to Sir Wilfrid Lawson, Bart., Brayton, 
Carlisle, were awarded equal first, the former for quality and the latter 
for effect. The first-mentioned contained a good number of Orchids, 
the best being Odontoglossum Skinnerii, Cypripedium selligerum, 
C. Stonei, Oncidium incurvum, Saccolabium guttatum, and a number 
of Masdevallias, intermixed with Crotons, Eerns, Palms, Ixoras, and 
others. Mr. Hammond’s group was very light and effective, its only 
fault being rather too many Crotons. Mr. J. McIntyre, gardener to 
Mrs. Pease, Woodside, Darlington, was the remaining successful 
exhibitor, and staged a very creditable collection of small decorative 
plants. 
Orchids .—The display of these plants was not large, but those ex¬ 
hibited were in good health, and very well flowered. Especially 
noteworthy was a plant of Renanthera coccinea, with large branching 
spikes of bloom, each spike having between sixty and seventy flowers 
fully expanded. The plant was growing in a remarkably small pot, 
and was not more than 4 feet high, having three stems. This plant 
was green and in luxuriant health, and did not present the appear¬ 
ance of having been ripened in full sun to bloom it, as is practised by 
many. In the nurserymen’s class for eight plants Messrs. Ireland 
and Thomson were the only competitors, and were awarded the first 
prize for healthy well-flowered plants of Cypripedium longifolium, 
with three spikes of bloom ; Phalsenopsis amabilis, one large spike; 
Vanda tricolor, and Cattleya guttata. In the corresponding gardeners’ 
and amateurs’ class for six plants Mr. A. Paul took the premier 
award with neat healthy well-flowered plants of Odontoglossum 
grande with fifteen flowers; Saccolabium Blumei majus, one large 
spike, good variety ; Cattleya Harrissonire, Miltonia spectabilis, Laelia 
elegans, and a good Vanda suavis. Mr. A. Gow, gardener to Mr. 
McDonald, Woodlands, being a close second, having good Laelia 
crispa, Odontoglossum Pescatoria, 0. Alexandrse, both good varieties ; 
and Masdevallia ignea (Meadowbank variety). Mr. A. McGregor 
third, having a fair plant of Oncidium macranthum, Cypripedium 
Lawrencianum, and Odontoglossum grande. There were four entries. 
For three plants there were six competitors. Mr. J. Curror, gardener 
to G. Douglas, Esq., Eskbank, was well first with a grand form of 
Miltonia spectabilis, Cattleya gigas, one fine spike, and a grand plant 
of Oncidium incurvum. Mr. McGregor was placed second, his best plant 
being Odontoglossum grande ; Mr. A. Paul third, with a very fair lot. 
For one plant, Mr. D. Paton, gardener to Mrs. Tait, Melrig, Galston, was 
well first with the grand plant of Renanthera coccinea before alluded 
to. Dr. Patterson, Bridge of Allan, second with a fine form of 
Cattleya Dowiana ; the plant was not large, and bore one spike with 
two flowers. Mr. J. Curror was the remaining successful competitor. 
Ferns. —In the nurserymen’s class for six distinct sorts, excluding 
Tree Ferns, Messrs. Ireland & Thomson were the only exhibitors, and 
were awarded the first prize for good plants of Adiantum cuneatum, 
A. formosum, A. Flemingii, a grand plant; Pteris serrulata cristata, 
Gleichenia rupestris, and Neottopteris australasica. In the corre¬ 
sponding gardeners’ and amateurs’ class for six Mr. W. Anderson, 
gardener to P. Niel Fraser, Esq., was well ahead with the finest pan 
of Goniophlebium subauriculatum I have ever seen exhibited with 
fronds fully 8 to 12 feet long, with about two hundred fronds, and 
shown to advantage by being suspended from the gallery. Lygodium 
scandens was also very fine, as well as Pteris serrulata cristata. Mr. 
Souza was second, having a large plant of Davallia Mooreana ; and 
Mr. S. Graham third with a grand plant nearly 4 feet through of 
Davallia Tyermannii. There were six entries. In the nurserymen’s 
class for two Tree Ferns, stems not less than 4 feet high, Messrs. 
Dickson & Co. Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, took the lead with Dick- 
sonia antarctica, the remaining four classes being devoted to gar¬ 
deners and amateurs. For three Gleichenias Mr. A. Henderson, 
gardener to S. Clark, Esq., was first with very fine plants, and Mr. A. 
Paul second. For four Adiantums there were five entries, and the 
exhibits throughout were good. Mr. J. Curror took the lead, having 
a beautiful specimen of A. gracillimum and A. farleyense. Mr. C. 
Cummin g was a very close second with equally good plants but 
slightly smaller. For one Todea superba there were four entries, all 
being good. The prizetakers were Messrs. A. W. Anderson, R. Greene, 
gardener to Miss Falconer, Falcon Hall, in the order as named. 
Mr. Lyall, gardener to Sir A. Hope Pinkie, was first with six British 
Ferns, large specimens. Mr. A. Kerr, gardener to W. Scott Kerr, 
Esq., second with small but fresh plants. For twelve plants in G-inch 
pots Mr. A. W. Anderson first with conspicuous plants of Blechnum 
cristatum, Asplenium septentrionale, and A. lanceolatum microdon ; 
Mr. .T. Cumming, gardener to Miss Ivory, second with small but 
equally neat little plants. In the class for three Filmy Ferns Mr. 
A. W. Anderson, 19, Pilrig Model Buildings, took the lead with 
Trichomanes reniforme, T. radicans, and Hymenophyllum demissum. 
There w'ere eight entries for two pots or pans of Lycopodiums, and 
Mr. J. Cossar, gardener to G. F. Melville, Esq., took the lead with 
grand plants, and was followed closely by Mr. S. Graham. 
Draccenas. —These were not numerously shown, but the plants 
staged were of good quality in the three classes devoted to them. 
Messrs. Ireland & Thomson were the only exhibitors in the nursery¬ 
men’s class for six plants. The best were Rossi, very good ; Barroni, 
Salmonea, gigantea, amabilis, and Illustration. In the corresponding 
gardeners’ and amateurs’ class for six plants in pots not less than 
9 inches in diameter Mr. W. Pratt, gardener to Lord Hill, Hawkstone, 
Salop, was well ahead with neat, sturdy, well-coloured plants of 
Robinsoniana, Berkleyi, very fine; Regina, Mooreanus, and a good 
specimen of Anerleyensis. Mr. A. Henderson second, having a good 
Chelsoni and Denisonii. There were seven entries in this class. The 
prizetakers for three plants in G-inch pots were Messrs. G. Atkinson, 
gardener to T. Ford, Esq.; S. Graham, gardener to H. Rose, Esq.; 
and J. Robertson. Five entries. 
Crotons. —These were generally good, especially those shown by 
Messrs. Ireland & Thomson in the nurserymen’s class for six plants. 
The varieties were fasciatus,a conspicuous variety and well coloured ; 
Princess of Wales, fair; majesticus, good ; Prince of Wales, very fine; 
Queen Victoria, and a grand plant of Etna. In the corresponding 
gardeners’ and amateurs’ class for four plants Mr. McIntyre, won 
chief honours with a large specimen of Andreanus, Weismannii well 
coloured, majesticus, and Queen Victoria. Mr. J. Hammond followed, 
having a good Weismannii and majesticus. Mr. R. H. Reid third 
with much smaller but clean healthy young plants. For two plants 
Mr. G. Atkinson, gardener to F. Ford, Esq., first with Weismannii 
and Disraeli; Mr. Hammond second, and Mr. R. M. Reid third. There 
were four entries for one plant, Mr. A. Scott, gardener to LordElphin- 
