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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ June 28, 1883. 
Amethyst were very good. A silver Banksian medal was awarded 
to Mr. C. Turner for a handsome plant of Amethyst in the above 
colleection. It was about 4 feet in diameter, very healthy, and with 
over 100 trusses. 
Fancy Varieties. —Two fairly good collections of these were staged, 
Mr. Turner taking the chief prizes with six, including Mrs. Pope, 
Delicatum, Lady Carrington, Pilgrimage, Mrs. Pottle, and Nellie 
Fordham, which were healthy, freely-flowered specimens. Mr. 
"Wiggins was second, a plant of Delicatum being shown in uncom¬ 
monly fine condition, a mass of pretty white and rose flowers. 
Decorative Varieties. —The collections of these constituted the chief 
feature of the display, a considerable number of fine plants of showy 
varieties being staged. For six varieties Messrs. J. J. Hayes, 
Edmonton, were first with well-grown specimens of Maggie Improved, 
Garibaldi, Lady Isabel, Duchess of Bedford, and Gold Mine. Mr. 
Wiggins followed, showing Triomphe de St. Mandd, Madame Favart, 
and Morning Star in admirable form. Mr. Turner took the third 
place, his best plant being Comtesse de Choiseuil. Messrs. Hayes 
were also first with eighteen varieties, finely flowered examples of 
Garibaldi, Maid of Kent, Digby Grand, Gold Mine, Boucharlet, 
Delicatum, and Mrs. J. Hayes. Mr. C. Turner was a close second, 
the pure white Marie Knecht, Kingston Beauty, Bobina, and 
Comtesse de Choiseuil being very fine. Mr. Wiggins was a.good third. 
Zonal Varieties. —A bright display of these was contributed, but 
the plants were not quite so numerous or fine as usual. Mr. Weston, 
gardener to D. Martineau, Esq., Clapham Park, was first with six 
vigorous specimens of Lizzie Brooks, Rosamond, Laura Strachan, 
Lucrezia, Hettie, and Bev. F. A. Atkinson. Mr. W. .Meadmore, 
Romford, and Wiggins, were second and third respectively. For 
eighteen varieties Messrs. Weston, Saltmarsh & Son, Chelmsford, and 
Wiggins were the prizetakers in that order, showing small plants of 
the principal varieties. 
Double varieties were not largely shown, the plants being mostly 
small and poorly flowered. Messrs. Saltmarsh & Son were first with 
eighteen plants, the best being Mrs. Arthur Lattey, Guillon Mangilli, 
Prince Teck, Duchess of Albany, Earl Beaconsfield, and Emile de 
Girardine. Mr. Wiggins was second with larger older specimens 
bearing some good trusses of bloom. Mr. W. Meadmore was third.. 
Ivy-leaf Varieties. —Only one collection of nine Ivy-leaved varieties 
was staged by Mr. Wiggins, who was awarded the first prize. The 
plants were 3 or 4 feet high, of pyramidal or cylindrical shape, the 
varieties being Galilee, Eurydice, Sarah Bernhardt, Perle, Gloire 
d’Orleans, Mdlle. Jean Wonters, Anna Pfitzer, Madame Emile Galle, 
and Elfrida. 
Cut Blooms. —Several handsome stands of these were staged, the 
Zonal varieties being especially good. For thirty-six varieties Mr. 
C. Turner won chief honours with fine examples. Messrs.. H. Cannell 
and Son, Swanley, were first with twenty-four varieties, uncom¬ 
monly fine in size and colour, Messrs. Saltmarsh and Meadmore 
following in that order. For thirty-six single Zonal varieties 
Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons took the lead with a magnificent collec¬ 
tion, Messrs. Saltmarsh gaining a similar position with twenty-four 
varieties, followed by Mr. W. Meadmore. Messrs. H. Cannell and 
Sons were also first with thirty-six double Zonal varieties, very 
handsome, Messrs. Saltmarsh and Meadmore taking the prizes for 
twenty-four double varieties. For twelve single Ivy-leaved varieties 
Mr. J. George, Putney Heath, was first with fine blooms of Argus, 
La France, St. George, Progress, Nemesis, Gem, Mrs. Cannell, 
Diadem, and several seedlings. Mr. Wiggins was awarded the second 
prize for twelve double Ivy-leaved varieties. 
NEW VARIETIES. 
For three Show varieties not in commerce E. B. Foster, Esq., 
Clewer Manor, Windsor, was first with Brilliant , bright scarlet, with 
a black blotch on the upper petals ; Diadem, neat flower, scarlet 
lower petals, darker upper, white throat, and Adventure, flower large, 
lower petals pink, upper dark scarlet, shading lighter on margin, 
centre white. Mr. Wiggins was first with one new Show variety, 
Mrs. H. Little, for which also a first-class certificate was awarded. 
The flowers are large, of good form, even rounded petals, the lower 
being pure white, the upper rich dark crimson in the centre, with a 
white margin. Messrs. J. & J. Hayes were first with three Decorative 
varieties :— Formosa, bright scarlet, white centre, and a narrow white 
beading, very neat and free : Fanny , delicate blush pink, crimson- 
blotched in upper petals ; and Bouquet, white, with a few rose streaks 
in the centre of the petals, fringed and free. Mr. C. Turner had the 
best single Decorative variety, Dresden China, a peculiar form, the 
flowers white irregularly splashed with rose and crimson. For two 
Decorative varieties Mr. W. Brown, Hendon, was first with Beacon, 
fiery red, the upper and lower petals with dark blotches in the centre ; 
and Lustrous, similar in colour, but with the blotches confined to the 
upper petals. A first-class certificate was awarded to J. Bealby, Esq., 
Roehampton, for La Cygne , a double Zonal variety, pure white, very 
full and with a large truss. 
COMING FLOWER SHOWS. 
The following are the dates upon which the principal horticultural 
exhibitions and meetings of June and July will be held, of which we 
have received schedules, and Secretaries of other Societies will oblige 
by forwarding schedules to us of any shows not noticed in this 
list :— 
JUNE. 
Thursday, 28 th ,—National Rose Society’s Show, Southampton ; Richmond. 
Friday, 29th. —Canterbury (Roses). 
Saturdsiy, 50th. —Reigate (Roses) ; West Kent; Bromley. 
JULY. 
Tuesday, 3rd.—-National Rose Society’s Show, South Kensington. 
Wednesday, 4th. —Wimbledon; Teddingtoa ; Norwood. 
Thursday, 5th. —Bath (Roses) ; Kingston; Farningham; Highgate; Hitchin 
(Roses) ; Romford. 
Friday, 5th. —Sutton (Roses). 
Saturday, 7th. —Chiswick, Crystal Palace (Roses); Brockham (Roses). 
Tuesday, 10 th. —Royal Horticultural Society, Fruit and Floral Committees at 
II a m. Oxford, Wirral, and Hereford Rose Shows. 
Wednesday, 11th.—Royal Caledonian Society’s Show, Edinburgh. Hull Show 
(three days); Ealing. 
Thursday, 12 th. —National Rose Society’s Show, Sheffield ; Nuneaton ; Brain¬ 
tree. 
Friday, 15th.— Ludlow (Roses). 
Tuesday, 17 th. —Leek (Roses). 
Wednesday, 18fii.—Nottingham Floral Ffete (two days). Darlington (Roses). 
Thursday, 19 th. —Evening Fete at Chiswick ; Aberdeen ; Helensburgh (Roses). 
Tuesday, 24th. —Royal Horticultural Society, Fruit and Floral Committeoe at 
11 A ,M. ; Carnation and Picotee Show, South Kensington. 
Wednesday, 25 th. —Colnbrook. 
Thursday, 2 5th. —Eastbourne. 
WORK.FQfl.THE WEEK,. 
\By the most skilful Cultivators in the several Departments.'] 
HARDY FRUIT GARDEN. 
"Wall Trees. —Peaches and Nectarines .—Assist the swelling 
fruit by copious weekly waterings of sewage, but if this cannot be 
had, scatter artificial manure thickly over the border before 
watering. Some trees so treated recently have grown with extra¬ 
ordinary freedom, and the large deep green foliage bears no trace 
of noxious blight or insect. It is the slower growth of weakly 
under-fed trees that is usually attacked by red spider, which must 
be kept under by frequent syringing with clean water. Lateral 
growth is now coming freely, and some of it maybe retained with 
advantage upon young trees of much vigour where space can be 
spared for it. We have frequently obtained excellent fruiting 
wood in this way from long gross growth, which, if bereft of its 
secondary shoots, would have been worthless and barren. 
Pears , Plums, and Cherries .—If Pears, Plums, and Cherries of 
sorts bearing the fruit upon spurs have not yet had the first growth 
shortened to within an inch of its base, let there be no more 
delay in doing it in order to secure the benefit of midsummer 
growth, which is just beginning. Thin the new growth of Morello 
Cherries, and tie in the remainder. Look sharply after black 
aphides, which usually attack the tips of Cherry shoots about this 
time, and promptly check it by dipping the affected parts in a 
solution of 2 to 3 ozs. of Gishurst compound in a gallon of water. 
Figs .—Growth of undue vigour may in some measure be turned 
to account by nipping off the ends to induce lateral growth for 
bearing fruit next year. "Very vigorous growth is apt to be barren ; 
note such trees in order that they may be root-pruned next 
autumn. 
Trees in the Open. — Espaliers .—Young trees should either 
be trained as cordons or palmette verriers, the two forms wherein 
economy of space, equal distribution of vigour, and fruitfulness 
is best combined. Train the leading growth to the required 
form, taking especial care that the swelling growth is not hurt by 
careless tying, and at once loosen any tight strings ; also watch 
closely for caterpillars, from which the leading shoots of the Apple, 
Pear, and Plum are all liable to suffer. Shorten the laterals as 
directed for wall trees, and see that none of the trees suffer by 
want of water, but rather anticipate such wants by a regular 
system of watering in dry weather. This, of course, applies to all 
young trees of whatever form. The treatment of established fruit¬ 
ing trees at this season of the year resolves itself into shortening 
lateral growth, thinning fruit, attention to cleanliness and health 
of the foliage, and occasional heavy waterings in very dry weather. 
Pyramids .—Pay particular attention to the growth of the lower 
branches of young trees, and, if it is unsatisfactory, at once check 
the stem growth by nipping off the top. Let there be no hesitation 
about this, for if e^ch tier of branches is not rendered thoroughly 
stout and vigorous at first no subsequent care will render it so. 
Where all is going on well the leading shoots may be stopped at 
