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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ July 15, 1886. 
him was but slight, but it is one of which I retain a most pleasing memory. 
He was a true artist, and a most kind and gentle man, and in his charming 
old house and grounds at Ludlow delighted to surround himself with all 
that was lovely and loveable ; no one who ever visited him there is likely to 
forget it. 
The fine collection of Auriculas formed by the late Mr. Alexander 
Meiklejohn of Raplock by Stirling passed into the hands of his son, and 
thence into those of Mr. Young of Bridge of Allan. It was a most ex¬ 
tensive and complete one, and one from which some of those in my collec¬ 
tion came, and very probably many of them will find their way south. 
The last two seasons have not been favourable for the exhibition of these 
flowers, but they who, like myself, grow for home gratification have not 
had much to complain of.—D., Deal. 
HORTICULTURAL SHOWS. 
LEE, BLACKHEATH, AND LEWISHAM. 
This old-established Society held their annual Exhibition of fruit, 
flowers, and vegetables ou July 7th and 8th, in the beautiful and very 
aDpropriate grounds of The Cedars, Lee, kindly lent for the occasion by 
Mrs. Penn. The primary conditions so essential to the success of societies 
of this kind were certainly not wanting this year, as in addition to an 
attractive site for the Show there were excellent exhibits, charming weath r, 
and an abundance of visitors. Everything, therefore, augurs well for the 
future prospects of the Society. 
The schedule contains a greater number of classes than those of previous 
years, and though in a few instances the respective entries were not so 
numerous as might have been expected, the deficiency was fully made up 
in the cultural excellence of the exhibits. 
The Secretary, Mr. C. Helmer, Treasurer, F. H. Hart, Esq., and Acting 
Vice-President, F. J. Turner, Esq., strove to their utmost to render the Show 
a success, and their services were unanimously and fully appreciated by the 
visitors who thronged the tents and grounds on both of the days. 
Plants. —The first division of the schedule is devoted to classes open to 
gentlemen’s gardeners and members only. The various classes were on the 
whole fairly we'l represented, and the exhibits of high quality. Mr. Reece, 
gardener to R. Whyte, Esq , Pentland House, Lee, secured the premier prize 
again this year for six stove and greenhouse plants in flower with admir¬ 
ably grown and flowered examples of Dipladenia profusa, Dracophyllnm 
gracile, Ixora Williamsi, Dipladenia boliviensis, Allamanda Hendersoni, kc. ; 
and Mr. Hudd, gardener to F. W. Prior, Esq., Gordon House, Blackheath, 
second. For six plants of ornamental foliage, Mr. 8. Reece again carried 
off the first prize with splendid specimens of Croton Disraeli and Warreni, 
Phyllotsenium Lindeni, &c. ; and Mr. Hudd second. There were only two 
entries in the foregoing classes. In the class for six exotic Ferns, Mr. Luff, 
gardener to J. Hyatt, Esq., Screatham, was awarded a first for beautifully 
grown plants ; Mr. Re-ce second, and Mr. Hudd third. For four Lycopo¬ 
diums Mr. J. Rhoden first, J. Hudd second, and J. Lambert third. Cala- 
diums were not shown in such strong force this year, there being but two 
entries in the class for six. The first prize was awarded t.o Mr. H. Martin, 
gardener to A. English, Esq.; and the second to Mr. J. Clark, gardener to 
— Woolfann, Esq., Manor House. In the class for a specimen plant (stove 
or greenhouse) in flower, Mr. S. Reece first with a well-bloomed plant of 
Dipladenia amabilis, Mr. J. Hudd second with Allamanda Hendersoni, Mr. 
J. Rhoden third, and Mr. Barker fourth. For the best specimen plant out 
of flower, Messrs. S. Reece, T. Lambert, and — Balcombe were the respec¬ 
tive winners. 
In the class for six Cape Heaths there was only one competitor, Mr. S. 
Reece, and the Judges unanimously awarded him a first for his well-grown 
and flowered specimens. The first for six Fuchsias went to Mr. A. Luff for 
really handsome plants, J. Hudd being second, W. Jeffery third, and J. R. 
Smith fourth ; and for the best standard, J. Hudd first, J. R. Smith second, 
and E. Smith third. Some admirable examples of Gloxinias were shown in 
the class for six, two exhibitors, Mr. Sholdice and Miss Hookey, being placed 
equal firsts, and Mr. Rhoden third. Dractenas were well shown, the principal 
winners being Messrs. Luff, Reece, and Jeffery respectively. In the Pelar¬ 
gonium classes there was a brisk competition, tne following beirg the 
leading prizewinners—Messrs. S. Reece, H. Martin, C. Nunn, and J. Lambert. 
Special prizes were offered for groups of plants, Mr. A. Luff, gardener to 
J. Hyatt, Esq., Streatham, being placed first for the best group of plants 
arranged for decorative effect—an exceedingly light and pleasing arrange¬ 
ment—Mr. G. Barker coming in second with a more novel but less tastefully 
arranged group, and Mr. G. Spong third. For a smaller group, arranged 
for effect, Mr. Balcombe, gardener to J. S. Rivolta, Esq., won the only prize 
offered, a handsome copy of the Revised Edition of the Bible, offered by a 
lady. Special prizes were offered by Messrs. Laing & Co. for Tuberous 
Begonias, the winners being Messrs. Garland, Sergott, and Hooker re¬ 
spectively ; also by others for coUections of miscellaneous plant- 1 —first, 
Mr. Reece ; second, Mr. Hudd ; and for twelve plants in flower the winners 
were Messrs. Jeffery, Rhoden, and Martin. 
In the division for gardeners and amateurs the classes are smaller and 
more numerous than in the first division. For four stove and greenhouse 
plants in flower, first, Mr. W. Jeffery, gardener to J. Young, Esq., and Mr. 
A. Luff second; and for four ornamental foliage, Mr. Lambert, first; W. 
Jeffery, second ; and C. Nunn, third—some remarkably good specimens. In 
the class for four Orchids Mr. Noakes, gardener to Dr. Duke, The Glen, 
Lewisham, was first with a fine example of Cattleya Mossise, Lselia 
purpurati, Anguloa Clowesi, and Odontoglossum Alexandra variety ; 
Mr. A. Luff coming in second with a fine plant of Oncidium macrati- 
thum of a superior type, the remaining plants being not quite up to such 
good form ; and Mr. G. Barker, gardener to J. G. L. Hemmerde, Esq , 
third. Mr. Noakes was again in the front rank for the best single specimen 
Orchid, a well and richly flowered Oncidium erhpum ; Mr. A. Luff second 
with Aerides Lobbi; and Mr. Barker thiri. For four Caladiums, Mr. 
Balcombe was first, R. Jeffery second, and J. Smith, third ; for four exotic 
Ferns, Mr. Reece first, Rhoden second, and Jeffery third; for six Pam 
Mr. Reece first and J. Hudd second. In the remaining classes for Z mal 
Pelargoniums, Petunias, Gloxinias, Begonias, &c., the principal prizewinners 
were Messrs. P. Wright, R. Sholdice, J. Balcombe, C. Nunn, G. Barker 
J. Lambert, C. Davis, Stockwell, Rhoden, kc. 
Groups of choice plants were contributed, not for competition, by Messrs., 
J. Laing & Co., Mr. H. J. Jones, part of whose group consisted of that effec¬ 
tive Zonal Queen of the Belgians, and an interesting group of choice 
Orchids by Dr. Duke. 
Cut Flowers. —Roses were not shown in such numbers as in previous 
years, probably owing to many exhibitions coming on at or about the same 
date. Th re were two entries in the class for forty-eight single blooms, the 
first going to Messrs. Bunyard k Co., Maidstone, for a really splendid box of 
blooms. Mr. A. Luff was second, whose blooms, with a few exceptions, 
were nearly equal in form and colour to the first. Messrs. E. Bunyard and 
Co. came in first, too, in the twenty-fours; and Mr. A. Harris S'cond. 
Messrs. A. Harris, P. Spurling, and G. Barber were the winners in the twelves 
and the sixes respectively. The winners for the stands of cut flowers were 
Messrs. J. Lambert and C. Nunn, and for hand bouquets C. Nunn and R. 
Fullerton. 
Fruit and Vegetables. —Grapes were shown in better form this year, 
the hunches being not only larger but the berries well coloured. For three 
bunches of black, Mr. Howe first, Mr. Holden second, and Jeffery third. 
For three bunches of white, J. Hudd first, Mr. Howe second, and Jeffery 
third. Mr. Howe secured first for one bunch of black, and Mr. Holden 
second. For a scarlet-flesh Melon, Mr. Howe first, and Mr. Holden second. 
For six dishes of fruit, Mr. Jeff ry first, Hudd second, and Luff third. In 
the classes for Peaches, Strawberries, and Apples, the winners were Messrs. 
Holden, Garland, and Balcombe. A silver medal, showing him to have 
been the chief winner for that year, again fell into the hands of Mr. S. Reece, 
he having won it for four consecutive years. 
WIMBLEDON. 
The annual Exhibition of this excellent suburban Society is held in the 
grounds of some gentleman’s residence which are kindly granted for the 
occasion. This year the Committee was indebted to A. Schlusser, Esq., and 
the Show was held on his estate, Belvidere, of which Mr. Lyne is the able 
manager, and who contributed materially to the attractiveness of the display 
by his exhibits of healtoy plants not for competition. The Exhibition was 
not quite so large as on some former occasions, the heat and draught having 
a tendency to res rict competition, yet very much highly creditable produce 
was staged in all divisions—plants, flowers, fruit, and vegetables. 
The most successful of exhibitors of stove and greenhouse plants were 
Mr. A. Methven, Fernwood, Wimbledon ; Mr. J. Bentley, gardener to Sir 
J. Gabriel, Bart. ; Mr. H. Alderman, gardener to G. Hatfield. Esq., Morden 
Hall ; and of groups Messrs. Smith (gardener to J. Schwann, E-q.), 
Northover, Ware, and Bentley. Messrs. D. S. Thompson & Son, Wimble¬ 
don ; Laing & Co., Forest Hill ; and Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, also Bent 
valuable collecrions not for competition. 
Tuberous Begonias were a bright feature of the plant tent, wonderfully 
well grown examples being staged by Mr. Newell, gardener to Sir E. 
Saunders, Parkside, Bentley, and Casswell, who were worthily awa 1 fled the 
chief prizes. The plants were not la>ge, about 18 inches in diameter, but 
their vigour and the high quality of the flowers were very noteworthy. Mr. 
H. Alderman staged the b: st Ferns, and Messrs. Smith and Bentley shared 
the honours for table plants, that are always good at the Society’s shows. 
The cut flower tent was a great source of attraction. Messrs. Cheal and 
Son, Crawley, Sussex, were the premier exhibitors of Roses, securing the 
chief prizes with very fresh blooms admirably arranged. Mr. Gibson, 
gardener to J. Wormald, Esq., Mord n Park, was second in the twenty-four 
class, his stand including a magnificent Mardchal Niel, ; Mr. Northover 
being a close second with twelve RoBes with a very creditable stand. Mr. 
Northover was first in the any variety class with fresh blooms of Marquise 
4e Castellane, Mr. J. W. vV right being second with Marie Baumann. A 
special class appears to be provided for the ‘‘ best Rose,” and the prize was 
awarded to Mr. Calloway for La France, but it was not nearly so good as 
the Marechal Niel above ieferred to. Stauds of Gloxinia flowers with 
Ferns were admirably r presented by Messrs. Newell, H. Alderman, and 
MoFarlan, who were adjudged the prizes in the order named. The Hon. 
Mrs. Peek’s prize for hardy border flowers was won by Mr. Curtis, and 
splendid collections were exhibited by Messrs. D. S. Thomson auJ Cheal 
and S ins that were accorded special m irks of approval by the Judges. 
Mr. Gibson was adjudged the first prize for an excellent collection of six 
dishes of fruit. For Grap -s the prizes went to Messrs. Casswell, and Gibson, 
and Bentley. 
Vegetables were plentiful and good, Mr. Smith securing the first prize 
with good dishes of Cauliflowers, Beet, Vegetable Marrows, Artichokes, 
Broad B ans, Cucumbers, Peas, Onions, Kidney Beans, and Tomatoes, 
followed by Messrs. A. Alderman and Gibson, Mr. Newell being awarded 
the first prize for salads. The Show was held on the 7th inst., and Mr. 
H. A. Rolt is the indefatigable Secretary of the Society. 
THE EALING, ACTON, AND HAN WELL HORTICULTURAL 
SOCIETY 
The twenty-second annual Exhibition of this Society was held on the 
7th in«t. in the grounds of Hanger Hill H use, the seat of E. M. NelsoD, 
Esq., J.P., five spacious tents being filled, and the general arrangements 
excellent. 
Messrs. Charles Lee k Son contributed, not for competition, a group 
quite 60 feet in length by 6 feet in width, made up of choice and rare 
hardy trees and shrubs, standard and other Ivies, a fine lot of Hydrangea 
paniculata grandiflora, Palms, a beauriful lot of Roses in pots, a group of 
Statine floribunda, Yuccas, Araucaria Cookii, and other trees and plants f or 
which this firm is so famous. Mr. Ro erts, of the Gunnersbui y eardens, 
sent. not for competition, a handsome group of plants, consisting of Orchids, 
Palms, beautiful small Ixoras, and other plan's—a tastefully set-u > group. 
Mr. Roberts also contributed a basket of handsome Gloxinias. Mr. Hudson, 
gardener to H. J. Atkinson, Esq , M.P.. Gunnersbury House, set up an 
artistically arranged group, bright in colour, in which were fine Crotons, 
Dracmnas, Pandanuses. Palms, and other plants. Messrs. Fromow k Sons 
also contributed, not for competition, a charm ng group of plants well set 
tin, whii-h vvas deservedly admired. The cer*-e of the principal large-plant 
tent wat occupied by a very large group plants, contributed by Mr 
