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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ April 28, 1892, 
Magazine ” some years ago by the gentleman whose name the genus 
bears, differ considerably from that represented here, the sepals being 
shorter, broader, and duller in colour. 
HIGHFIELD HOUSE, GAINSBOROUGH. 
This, the charming residence of F. M. Burton, Esq., is situated on 
a hill about one mile from Gainsborough station, and commands a 
delightful view of the surrounding country. A large portion of Not¬ 
tinghamshire is seen on the other side of the Trent, and glimpses of 
Yorkshire and Derbyshire in the distance. The garden, although not 
extensive, is full of interest, all available space being cultivated with 
the greatest care. The borders, of which there are many, are filled 
with the best herbaceous plants and bulbs. Ponds are rich in aquatic 
plants, and the rockeries are full of choice Alpines. Andromedas and 
other American shrubs are flourishing in beds of peat; Sarracenias are 
quite at home at the foot of the rocK garden. The beautiful Primula 
tribe is well represented, including Polyanthus and the small but free- 
flowering Auriculas. Gentianas in many sorts, and Cypripediums, such 
as C. Calceolus, C. parviflorum, and C. spectabile, are looking remarkably 
well, and to give additional interest, every known plant is carefully 
labelled with the Stratford imperishable label. 
Some of the houses are well filled with a good collection of Orchids, 
and these evidently enjoy the clear fresh air of Lincolnshire, for they 
are very healthy, and some generally considered as bad to manage, such 
as Warscewiczellas, Pescatoreas, Colax, and Phal^nopsis are quite 
vigorous here. In one house are some 500 seedling Cypripediums, and 
no doubt something more will be heard of them later on. Cyrtopodium 
Andersonianum is sending up strong flower spikes and growths. The 
soil and treatment are similar to those usually given to Calanthes. 
Grammatophyllum Ellisi in the same house is growing strongly. In 
another is a large plant of Cymbidium Lowianum, with several of its 
graceful arching spikes of bloom, and various Cypripediums, including 
C. bellafulum, C. calophyllyum, C. ciliolare, 0. Dominianum, C. euryan- 
drum, C. Hookerte, and others. Also noticeable were good pieces of 
Vanda Denisoniana, V. teres, Saccolabium curvifolium, with showy 
red flowers, Oncidium ampliatum majus; Dendrobiums, Cattleya 
Mendeli and C. citrina. The Cattleya Mossiaes are promising well for 
a display in a few days’ time. A low span-roofed house contains the 
cool growing section. Ada aurantiaca was flowering freely, also 
Odontoglossum crispum, 0. cirrhosum with very strong spikes, O. hystrix 
and 0. triumphans. Amongst the Masdevallias was a very fine form 
of M. Shuttleworthi. None of the Orchid flowers are allowed to remain 
for any length of time on the plants, and this no doubt contributes to 
their healthiness. 
Other houses are filled with ordinary greenhouse plants for decoration 
and cut flowers. The vineries and kitchen garden are in excellent 
order and reflect great credit on the gardener, Mr. John Dinwoodie, 
to whom I am indebted for a hurried “look round’’ on Easter Monday. 
My impression was that Mr. Burton is a thorough horticulturist, 
and although Alpines and Orchids are specialities they do not prevent 
his seeing beauty in other plants.— G. W. Cummins. 
ROYAL BOTANIC SOCIETY. 
April 27th. 
Charming weather favoured the opening of the Eoyal Botanic 
Society’s second spring Show, and a very attractive exhibition rewarded 
those who were tempted into the gardens by the pleasant surroundings, 
the long glass corridor looking at its best, although the Show was not 
quite so large as the first one of the season. 
Azaleas were shown in excellent condition by Mr. Eason, gardener to 
B. Noakes, Esq., Hope Cottage, Highgate. The . plants were not large, 
but were very clean, finely bloomed, and quite as effective as huge 
specimens would have been. Mr. K. Scott, gardener to Miss Foster, The 
Holme, Regent’s Park, had plants less freely flowered though healthy 
and clean, and was placed second ; the third prize falling to Mr. James, 
Castle Nursery, West Norwood. Roses were a delightful display. 
Messrs. Paul & Son, The Old Nurseries, Cheshunt, had a collection, not 
for competition, comprising large specimens in robust health, and well 
furnished with flowers ; also smaller but well-bloomed plants in 8-inch 
pots. These were greatly admired, and a large silver medal was 
awarded. They also secured the first prize for six plants, exhibiting 
some splendid specimens, Violette Bouyer being particularly fine. The 
second prize went to Mr. W. Rumsey, Joyning’s Nursery, Waltham 
Cross, who had healthy plants, carrying fresh and well-coloured blooms. 
He also had a beautiful display of plants and cut blooms not for 
competition, for which he received a silver medal. 
There was only one exhibitor of Dielytra spectabilis, Mr, R. Soott. 
He staged twelve fine plants, vigorous, healthy, and well furnished with 
their beautiful arching sprays, and well merited the first prize which 
was awarded. The same thing occurred with Begonias, Messrs. Laing 
and Sons being the only exhibitors. They had admirable plants con¬ 
sidering the earliness of the season, both singles and doubles being well 
developed and carrying fine blooms. The first prize was awarded. 
The first for Amaryllis fell to Messrs. Paul & Son, Cheshunt, who 
exhibited twelve seedlings, and the second to Mr. Douglas, gardener to 
Mrs. Whitbourn, Great Gearies, Ilford, both having good ulants. 
Spiraea japonica was splendidly shown by Mr. R. Scott; Mr. Morle, the 
Grand Floral Depot, 283, Regent Street, London, being second. Messrs. 
J. James & Son, Woodside, Farnham Royal, Slough, won easily with 
Cinerarias, their plants being profusely bloomed, and the colour, form, 
and substance of the flowers excellent, Mr. Douglas was second, 
Messrs. James «& Son also received a small silver medal for a group of 
Cinerarias. Mr. Morle had some fine pots of Mignonette, the variety 
being one named Improved New Dwarf Compact. The plants 
answered to the description conveyed by the name, and were grown 
without stakes. Mr. F. Stansell, 88, Macfarlane Road, Wood Lane, 
Shepherd’s Bush, was second. Messrs. Paul & Son, of Cheshunt, were 
first both with collections of hardy herbaceous plants and Alpines, and 
Mr. Douglas won with twelve Primula Sieboldi. 
Auriculas were fairly shown. Mr, Douglas had a good dozen and 
was placed first, his Marmion, Elaine, Fanny Glass, and Abbb Lizst being 
very good. Mr. A. J. Sanders, gardener to Vicountess Chewton, 
Bookham Lodge, Cobham, followed, and Mr. Turner was awarded the 
third prize. Mr. Douglas also won with Alpines, these being 
excellently shown. Mr. Turner was second and Mr. W. L. Walker, 
Bulmershe Road, Reading third. Second prizes only appeared to have 
been awarded for Polyanthuses and hardy Primulas, and these were 
secured by Mr. Douglas. 
A beautiful group of plants came from Messrs, Laing & Son, Forest 
Hill, comprising Orchids, Anthuriums, Azaleas, Spirrea astilboides. 
Crotons, Dracmnas, Ericas, Cannas, Clivias, and many other plants. 
They were conspicuous for tasteful arrangement. They also staged 
several Begonias, and a beautiful box of cut blooms, A large silver 
medal was awarded. Mr. T. S. Ware, Hale Farm Nurseries, Tottenham, 
received a silver medal for one of his beautiful and characteristic collec¬ 
tions of hardy flowers, which comprised many charming things ; and a 
small silver medal was awarded to Mr. Charles Turner, Royal Nurseries, 
Slough, for a group of new Azaleas. Messrs. Carter & Co., High 
Holborn, London, had a beautiful display of their Brilliant Prize Cine¬ 
rarias, an excellent strain, and received a silver medal. They also 
exhibited an interesting collection of succulents, of which they are now 
making a feature, and a large bronze medal was adjudged, Messrs. 
Barr & Son, King Street, Covent Garden, had a very extensive display 
of Daffodils well illustrative of their resources with this popular flower, 
and were awarded a large silver medal. Mr. J. Walker, Thame, Oxon, 
had some charming boxes of Niphetos, Mar^chal Niel, and other Roses, 
for which he received a small silver medal. 
Certificates were awarded to the following plants and flowers, but 
they were too numerous for description in the limited time at disposal; 
moreover, several of them have been described before :—Aglaonema 
costata, Grevillea robuta elegantissima, Tillardsia Moensi, T, Massangeana 
superba, Amaryllis Crimson King, Streptocarpus Gaiety, S, Linda, 
S. Nestor, and S. Sidonie, exhibited by Messrs. Veitch & Sons. The 
latter mark a further step in the advance of Streptocarpuses, and a 
collection of named forms may be expected the same as in Gloxinias 
and other flowers. To Croton Reidi, Anthurium atrosanguineum; 
Begonias (tuberous). Princess May, Princess Christine, Baroness 
Burdett Coutts, Mrs. Coomber, and Mrs. Regnart; Clivia Lady Wolverton, 
and Streptocarpus The Pearl from Messrs. J. Laing & Sons; to 
Erythronium Smithi and Muscari paradoxum from Mr. T. S. Ware ; to 
Cattleya Skinneri alba oculaia, a beautiful form that will be referred 
to in a future issue, from Sir W. Marriott, Bart., The Down House, 
Blandford ; to Auriculas Fanny Glass, Nellie Hibberd (Alpine), from 
Mr. Douglas, Countess, Phyllis (Alpine), from Mr. Turner, and Ben 
Simonite from Mr. W. L. Walker; to Narcissi incomparabilis Gloria 
Mundi, Johnstoni Queen of Spain, Leedsi Katherine Spurrell, M. J. 
Berkeley, Burbidgei Ellen Barr and Incomparabilis King of the Nether¬ 
lands from Messrs. Barr & Son; to Roses Gustave Piganeau and 
Margaret Dickson from Messrs. Paul & Son, Cheshunt. 
HARDY FRUIT GARDEN. 
Protecting Fruit Trees. — Severe frosts and wintry weather, 
generally accompanied with cold easterly winds and bright sunshine, 
have had an injurious effect on fruit tree blossoms which the summer-like 
conditions of early April forced into expansion. Efficient protection 
has been the means of securing the safety of crops against walls ; and 
bush, espalier, and cordon trees are not difficult to protect when means 
are afforded, as they should be. 
Raspberries. —If not already done mulch the ground between the 
rows with rich farmyard manure. Previous to doing this rake off the 
dry winter mulch, and lightly fork over the ground between the rows, 
only, however, the central portion, which may not be occupied with 
roots. The soil immediately around the stools of established plants is 
generally so fully permeated with root fibres that it is not only difficult 
but positively injurious to dig among them. When the suckers com- 
