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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ June 3, 1892. 
Miller, gardener to Lord Foley, Ruxley Lodge, Esher (slver medal). Mr. 
George Mount, of Rose growing fame, was first in the Tomato class 
with a splendid dish of Perfection, Mr. F. le Poidevin, La Porte, Castel, 
Guernsey, being second, and Mr. T. Lockie, Oakley Court Gardens, 
Windsor, third with the same variety. Mr. Lockie had the best brace 
of Cucumbers — Lockie’s Perfection, Mr. Mortimer, Swiss Nursery, 
Farnham, being second with Express (Sutton’s Al), and Mr. Crawford 
third with Webb’s Perpetual Bearer. Mr. Newell, gardener to Sir E. 
Saunders, Fairlawn, Wimbledon Common, was the only exhibitor of 
salads and was placed first. Mr. Lockie had the best collection of 
forced vegetables ; he had a splendid trio of Royal Windsor Cucumber, 
a fine dish of Snowdrop Potatoes, good American Wonder Peas, Early 
Gem Carrots, Perfection Tomatoes, Long White Marrows, Negro Beans 
and Mushrooms. Mr. Crawford was second, and had a very fine dish of 
Puritan Potatoes, also excellent Peas and Carrots. Mr. Mclndoe was 
third. Mr. Crawford won with a collection of eight kinds not forced. 
Model Broccoli being good. Mr. Mortimer received a silver medal for 
Cucumbers and Tomatoes, and Mr. Churchman one for Melons. Mr. 
Harwood had the best Asparagus. 
Miscellaneous Exhibits. 
Many fine groups and collections of cut blooms were staged in the 
main building near to the West Brompton entrance. Messrs. Cutbush 
and Sons showed hardy flowers, including two fine displays ; and Messrs. 
Bobbie & Co., Rothesay, N.B., staged some splendid Violas and Pansies, 
as well as Sweet Peas (silver medal). Mr. A. Waterer, Knaphill Nursery, 
Woking, had the same Azaleas that were shown at the Temple Show, 
and a hamper of cut blooms of Genista Andreanum (silver-gilt medal). 
Roses, too, w’ere shown similarly to those at the Temple by Messrs. W. 
Paul & Son, for which a gold medal was awarded, as also were Ferns 
by Messrs. Birkenhead, Sale ; and flowering and foliage plants by Mr. 
G. Phippen, Reading. Messrs. Birkenhead were awarded a silver-gilt 
medal, and Mr. Phippen a bronze medal. Mr. J. Jennings, gardener 
to L. de Rothschild, Esq., Ascott, Leighton, was awarded a silver-gilt, 
and Mr. T. H. Crasp, gardener to Lord Wimborne, Canford Manor, 
Wimborne, a silver medal for a grand group of “ Malmaison ” Carnations; 
and a large number of Amaryllis, Pyrethrums, Pseonies, and Irises 
were shown by Messrs. Kelway & Sons, Langport (silver-gilt medal). 
Messrs. J. Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, S.E., and W. Cutbush & Sons, 
Highgate, had tastefully arranged groups of miscellaneous plants, as 
also had Messrs. B. S. Williams & Son. Messrs. Laing were awarded a 
silver-gilt medal, Messrs. Cutbush a silver medal, and Messrs. B. S. 
Williams a silver-gilt medal for the respective exhibits. Messrs. Barr 
and Son sent a fine collection of Tulips and other hardy flowers (silver 
medal), and cut blooms of Show and Fancy Pansies were shown by 
Mr. Alfred Smith Dononley, High Wycombe, and F. Hooper, Wid- 
combe. A bronze medal went to Mrs. Harry Turner for a box of 
splendid Mar^chal Niel Roses, the blooms being of enormous size and 
rich in colour. Mr. T. S. Ware, Tottenham, had Begonias ; and Messrs. 
Hugh Low & Co. Heaths, for which a silver medal was adjudged. A 
gold medal was awarded to Mr. Louis Van Houtte for a case of 
Bertolonias. 
A large group of miscellaneous plants, not for competition, com¬ 
prising huge Palms, Dracaenas, Azaleas, Acers, Crotons, and Ferns was 
arranged by Mr. W. Iceton, florist. Putney Park, who also show^ed a small 
collection of Tea plants grown at his nursery. M. D’Haene received a 
silver-gilt medal for Azaleas, new plants, and Palms, and a silver medal 
for Orchids. Mr. Chard had some attractive table decorations (silver 
medal). 
Orchids in the miscellaneous section were not very numerous in 
separate groups, although they played a prominent part in the various 
collections of plants. Messrs. Sander & Co., St. Albans, however, staged 
a charming group of new and rare species and varieties, many of which 
were conspicuous at the Temple Show. Noticeable among others in this 
group were Odontoglossum crispum Sanderse, 0. Pescatorei ampliatum, 
O. vexillarium Sanderianum, 0. v. splendidum, 0. Louryanum, Vanda 
Sanderiana, Cypripedium Wallisi, and Cattleya Mossise Wagneri. A 
gold medal was awarded. Messrs. Hugh Low & Co. were also awarded a 
^old medal for a collection of Orchids, which made a charming display. 
Mr. Prinsep, Buxted, Sussex, staged his magnificent plants of Dendro- 
bium nobile, which were referred to in our last issue, and gained a silver- 
gilt medal for them. Messrs. Charlesworth, Shuttleworth & Co., Heaton, 
Bradford, also staged a group of Orchids in the main building, comprising 
many choice species and varieties, and received a gold medal, another 
falling to Messrs. B. S. Williams & Son for their collection. 
Messrs. J. Peed & Son had a beautiful display of Anthuriums, 
Interspersed with small Palms, Asparagus, and Ferns, for which they 
were awarded a silver medal; and one was also awarded to Messrs. 
Lemoine et fils for double Lilacs. 
Market Growers’ Section. 
In this section the exhibits were by no means numerous, although 
those staged made an excellent display. For a group of market, flower¬ 
ing, and foliage plants arranged for effect, Messrs. J. & J. Hayes, Lower 
Edmonton, took first prize with a collection of sturdy plants. These 
comprised Calceolarias, Pelargoniums, Mignonette, Spirmas, and 
Hydrangeas, all grown on the market system. The first prize for the 
best 100 market plants in flower went to Messrs. William «& Frederick 
Brown, Brent Nurseries, Hendon. This collection included Fuchsias, 
Pelargoniums, Marguerites, and Zonal Pelargoniums. These exhibitors 
.also gained second prize in the first-mentioned class. 
Of fruits and vegetables in this section Messrs. N. White & Co, 
made a grand display, for which a gold medal was awarded. The fruits 
included St. Michael (Azores) Pine Apples, Tasmanian Apples in ex¬ 
cellent condition, French Strawberries, Oranges, Lemons, and Cornish 
Gooseberries, the latter being very fine for the time of the year. Among 
the vegetables Asparagus, new Potatoes, Onions, Beans, and Cucumbers 
were conspicuous. The second prize, or a silver melal at will, went to 
Mr. A. Johnson, Central Avenue, Covent Garden, who showed Australian 
Apples, Pine Apples, Cherries, and Nuts of various kinds. Mons. F. Le 
Poi levin was awarded first prizes for the best packed baskets of Melons 
and Tomatoes, and an extra prize went to the same exhibitor for some 
splendid Beans. 
Mr. Chas. Chambers, Kent Preserving Works, Maidstone, received 
a silver medal for a collection of jellies, jams, and marmalades, neatly 
done up, and delicious in quality, and Mr. R. Brown a bronze medal 
for honey. 
A word of acknowledgment should be given to the oflicials, who 
worked hard under difficulties. Prominent amongst them were Mr. W. 
Marshall, Mr. Harry Turner, and Mr. Richard Dean, the Floral Com¬ 
mittee Chairman giving invaluable help. 
A banquet w'as held in the evening. About 200 persons assembled 
under the presidency of Mr. Milner. It was international in character, 
French, Dutch, and Belgian representatives being present, while the 
United States were represented among others by General Sheridan and 
Colonel Cody. Most of the chief metropolitan nurserymen attended. 
The speeches throughout, in whatever language delivered, had the true 
horticultural ring about them, the lion’s share of applause falling to 
Mr. Milner, Sir Charles Tapper, and General Sheridan. 
THE TEMPLE SHOW. 
Certificates and Awards. 
It was not unnatural to look for many flowers of special interest at 
so large and varied an exhibition as that held in the Inner Temple 
Gardens by the Royal Horticultural Society last week. They were more 
particularly anticipated, perhaps, amongst the Orchids, and no dis¬ 
appointment awaited those who expected them. Messrs. Sander & Co.’s 
exhibit was plentifully sprinkled with glass cases covering some new or 
rare gem, and visitors elustered thickly around them, the reputation of 
the firm insuring something worthy of inspection. Nor were Orchid 
novelties altogether wanting in other collections. Of general plants, 
L’Horticulture Internationale, Brussels, were the most prominent 
exhibitors. A few notes are devoted to the Orchids and other plants 
referred to in our last issue as having received certifica'es or awards 
of merit. 
Orchids. 
Cypri 2 )edmm liybridim Vipani (Oapt. Vipan).—A hybrid between 
C. Isevigatum and C. niveum, favouring the latter, particularly in the 
white, ivory-like lip. The petals are long and wavy, white lined with rose 
dots ; the dorsal sepal similar, but with darker streaks ; the lower sepal 
pure white. This is a most beautiful and distinct hybrid, undoubtedly 
a great acquisition. See fig. 73 (page 421). (First class certificate). 
Phaius Sanderiana (F. Sander & Co.).—Exhibited at the Drill Hall 
on May 3rd, when it received an award of merit. It is a fine and 
distinct species, and was described in the Journal of May 5th as 
follows The bloom is of striking appearance, large in size, the sepals 
and petals about equal, and in colour brownish red. The lip is white, 
with patches of bright rose in the centre surrounding a brownish stripe. 
The throat is deeply coloured with magenta (first-class certificate). 
Cypripedium Clianiberlainianum excellens (F. Sander & Co.).—This 
resembles the now well-known type in habit, foliage, and bloom. The 
lip is similar, but the petals are greenish white dotted with purple, and 
the dorsal sepal, instead of being green as in the type, is white suffused 
with greenish yellow, dotted with lines of purple. It is a pleasing 
variation, and no doubt more may be looked for (award of merit). 
Odontoglossum crisimm Sanderce (F. Sander & Co.). — A superb 
form, the sepals, petals, and lip being nearly covered with brown 
blotches and spots. One of the most heavily coloured flowers yet seen 
(first-class certificate). 
Odontoglossum Bleui splendidissimum (F. Sander & Co.). — A 
beautiful form, flowers very large, the base of the lip marked with light 
brown, and the base of the petals soft rose. The remaining portions of 
the lip, petals, and sepals are pure white (first-class certificate). 
Odo7itoglossum Louryanum (F. Sander & Co.).—This is a most 
distinct and beautiful form. The sepals are light brown tipped with 
yellow, the petals similarly coloured, but with a few blotches of white. 
The basal area of the lip is pure white margined with light brown, the 
apical portion light brown. Altogether a harmonious combination of 
colours (first-class certificate). 
Cattleya Mendeli, Cooltson's variety (F. Sander & Co.).—A magnifi¬ 
cent variety. The petals are of great size, gracefully arched, fringed, 
and of a soft rose hue. The smaller sepals are of the same shade. The 
lip is of enormous depth and breadth, beautifully frilled. A rich carmine 
hue extends to the entrance to the throat, which is white, delicately 
tinted wdth pale yellow (award of merit). 
Odontoglossum Wilheanum nobilior (Charlesworth, Shuttleworth and 
Co.).—This has flattened pseudo-bulbs and long narrow leaves, the 
peduncle being nearly 2 feet in length. The flowers are borne alternately, 
and are creamy white, blotched and spotted with light brown. The lip 
is tinted with lemon at the base and deeply margined with white (award 
of merit). 
