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mention was accorded for Miltonia Regnelli from MM. Boelens frcres; 
tuberous Begonia, Le Flambeau, from M. Arthur Desmet; Cypripedium 
cenanthum from M. Van Geert, pere ; Caraguata Andreana from MM. 
Jacob Makoy & Co.; and Cypripedium Robelini from MM. Vervaet and 
Co. Cultural certificates were awarded for Nepenthes intermedia, 
N. Horganm, N. Mastersi, N. Henryana, N. Hookeriana, N. pardina, 
and Dracaena Regis from M. Linden ; Araucaria excelsa glauca robusta 
from M. B. Spae; and seedlings of Begonia Rex from M. Gust, 
Yandermeulen. 
- An American paper remarks that “Every part of the world has 
its special fancy, and in Brazil the Caladium is the chief delight of the 
gardener, and forms no mean feature in ornamental gardening. In the 
vicinity of Rio de Janeiro there are some who boast of having over a 
hundred varieties in their collections. We only know of these pretty 
plants by the few kinds we see in hothouses, or the large ‘ Elephant’s 
Ear ’ or Tanyan, which grows in open grounds in summer, but this is 
enough to indicate how beautiful a large collection in tropical gardens 
must be.” 
- Gardening Appointment. —Mr. James Swingler, late foreman 
at The Glebe, Champion Hill, has been appointed head gardener to W. H. 
Halford, Esq., Old Down House, Almondsbury, Gloucestershire. 
- Me. James Doig The Gardens, Stourton Hall, Horncastle, 
Lincolnshire, writes on Frost in August “ On the 1st inst. this district 
was visited by very vivid lightning. There was no thunder nor rain, but 
the atmosphere was very oppressive. On the 4th inst. we had a slight 
frost. About the 7th or 8th inst. I noticed several young Ash trees 
Spruce, Lime, and Beech trees, and even Ivy presented a scorched appear¬ 
ance and dropped their leaves. Scarlet Runners were cut down in the 
neighbourhood within 2 feet of the ground. Will you kindly state if you 
have had any communication from other readers of your Journal who 
have had similar effects.”—[We have not received any communication of 
the same purport.J 
- The following summary of meteorological observations 
at Hodsock Priory, Worksop, Notts, for July, 1886, has been sent to 
ns by Mr. Joseph Mallender :—Mean temperature of the month, 60-2° ; 
maximum on the 4th, 82-8°; minimum on the 10th, 4P3°. Maximum in 
sun on the 4th, 138'2° ; minimum on the grass, 32-2°. Mean tem¬ 
perature of the air at 9 A.M., 62 - 4°. Mean temperature of the soil 
1 foot deep, 60-1°. Total duration of sunshine in month, 160 hours, or 32 
per cent, of possible duration. Total rainfall, 2 84 inches. Maximum 
fall in twenty-four hours on the 23rd 0'67 inch. Rain fell on seventeen 
days. There were three sunless days. Approximate averages for July :— 
Mean temperature 61*2°, rainfall 2‘34 inches. The first week fine and 
warm, the rest of the month cool and showery. 
CAMPANULAS. 
As is well known, the Campanulas have a very wide distribution. The 
are_ to be found wild in nearly every temperate country. Some of the 
alpine varieties are difficult to grow, but most of the other varieties are 
easily cultivated, and a choice selection should be in the possession of 
every hardy-plant lover, for they add greatly to the beauty of our flower 
garden. 
That old-fashioned Canterbury Bell (C. Medium) is so well known 
that it needs but little description, for in nearly every cottage garden it is 
to he seen with single flowers, but in more modern collections double 
and semi-double varieties have been introduced ; and whilst the old single 
strains chiefly comprised white and blue tints, in the modern ones we now 
have several shades of blue, pink, and purple, and, as a rule, the double 
and semi-double varieties are more compact than the single ones. They 
may be grown in pots as well as on the borders, for they make a beautiful 
■’how in the greenhouse or conservatory. If required for pot culture the 
plants may be lilted from the borders in May and then potted, to enable 
them to get established before the flowering period. April is the most 
suitable time to sow the seed, and it is advisable to sow it in boxes or 
pans, then place these in a cold frame. When large enough to handle 
they should be pricked off, taking care to keep well watered and shaded 
until rooted. They may then be safely left until the autumn, when they 
should be planted in their permanent places ; but it is advisable to plant 
early in the autumn, so as to allow the plants to be well rooted before the 
winter; they will then flower the following summer. 
C. GLOMERATA. —A very pretty Bellflower, varying in colour from pure 
white to a dark purple ; though, as a rule, the white variety is not so 
common as the purple. It makes a fine addition to our herbaceous 
borders, being about 2 feet in height, very compact in habit, and flowering 
n June and July. b 
C. pyramidalis,— A strong-growing plant, somtt'mes atta : ning the 
height of 4 feet. It is extremely pretty, and is well adapted for cultur 
in pots, for it makes a splendid show in the conservatory, where its tall 
spikes of blue or white flowers contrast with Palms or Ferns. It 'also 
makes a fine show on the herbaceous borders ; but it should be planted at 
the back, as it prefers a shady place. It usually flowers in July, but 
owing to the secondary floral branches developing their flowers gradually 
the flowering period extends to the end of September. 
C. turbinata. —A dwarf compact-growing species. Its flowers are 
of a dark blue, about 2 inches across. It is very pretty, the flowers being 
in masses, and borne on single stems about 6 inches high. It may be 
grown on rockeries as well as the border. It flowers during the months 
of June and July ; but if cut back in July a second flowering may be 
attained in the autumn. 
C. persicifolia. —A lovely species, with flue cup-shaped flowers, 
about 2 inches across, varying greatly in colour from shades of blue to 
white. It attains the height of 2 feet, and flowers during the months of 
July and August. 
C. persicifolia maxima. —A variety of a much stronger habit, with 
double flowers varying in colour from white to blue. It is an admirable 
plant for the herbaceous border, and should be in every collection. The 
double white form makes a good plant for pot culture, its lovely white 
flowers showing off well in a conservatory.—C. C. 
NATIONAL GOOSEBERRY SHOW. 
Thi following is a list of the prizewinners at the annual Show held iu 
the Royal Botanical Gardens, Old Traffotd, Manchester, on August 2nd. 
In the classes for dishes of twelve berries the prizetakers are placed in the 
order of merit. 
Dishes of Twelve Berries. 
Exhibitor. Colour. Name of Variety. 
John Knowles. 
James Threlfall .. 
James Harvey. 
James Salsbury .. 
John Boot . 
Collies Lane 
E. Salsbury. 
James Harvey. 
James Salsbury .. 
James Bower . 
Daniel Bower. 
. High Sheriff 
F. Cliff. 
James Salsbury .. 
George Beckett .. 
James Threlfall .. 
John Boot . 
E. Salsbury. 
James Salsbury .. 
George Beckett .. 
James Bower . 
James Threlfall.. 
Twins—T wo o:; one Stem. 
dwts. grs.. 
John Knowles. 
. Red 
. Lord Derby . 
39 
19 
James Salsbury .. 
41 
10 
John Fisher. 
35 
12 
William Riley. 
31 
0 
Premier Prize. 
John Knowles. 
. Red 
26 
15 
E. Salsbury. 
27 
22 
G. Beckett . 
22 
12 
F. Cliff. 
23 
20 
Stewards’ Prize. 
J. Salsbury ........ 
25 
9 
J. Harvey. 
23 
14 
R. Downs. 
22 
12 
J. Turkington. 
23 
10 
A. Tomkinson. 
. London . 
24 
9 
J. Threlfall . 
22 
9 
J. Fisher . 
21 
19 
R. Parker. 
22 
21 
B. Cheadle . 
22 
19 
C. Leicester. 
20 
20 
J. Warburton . 
21 
2 
W. Riley .>... 
21 
15 
J. Boot. 
22 
0 
S. Birchenall . 
__ Plunder. 
20 
14 
CLASS PRIZES. 
Red. 
E. Salsbury. 
Blucher. 
25 
15 
J. Salsbury. 
Lord Derby . 
25 
G 
E. Salsbury. 
London . 
24 
16 
A. Tomkinson. 
Rover. 
24 
6 
J. Salsbury. 
Bobby ." 
23 
15 
G. Beckett . 
Macaroni .422 
16 
J. Boot. 
Seedling, Collies Lane . 
22 
3 
Dr. Woo'ev .1 22 
2 
J. Knowles . 
Rough One .* 
22 
1 
Eakender Bsy . 
21 
9 
J. Fisher . 
Rough Red ..~ 
21 
G 
C. Leicester. 
Falstaff .*- 
21 
0 
