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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ Jane 23, 1892. 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
June 21st. 
In addition to the Exhibition of the National Rose Society on the 
above date there was a considerable number of exhibits before the 
Committees, so that the Drill Hall was well filled. 
Fruit Committee.— Present : P. Crowley, Esq. (in the chair); Rev. 
W. Wilks, Dr. Hogg, and Messrs R. D. Blackmore, T. Francis Rivers, 
J. Cheal, T. J. Saltmarsh, W. Warren, T. G. Miles, A. Dean, G. Sage, 
J. Hudson, F. Q. Lane, H. Balderson, J. Smith, G. Whalley, Harrison 
Weir, and J. Wright. 
Mr. W. Allen, The Gardens, Swallowfield Park, Reading, sent very 
fine looking Melons, the result of a cross between Meredith’s Hybrid 
and William Tillery, but their quality was not such as to entitle them 
to any award. Mr. T. Bonsall, gardener to J. H. Kitson, Esq., ElmetHall, 
Leeds, sent a Melon, a cross between Read’s Scarlet and Eastnor Castle. 
The fruit was not ripe enough for the development of its quality, but it 
was regarded favourably, and some members of the Committee suggested 
that the variety might be sent again. A new Melon (Oxonian) was sent by 
Mr. S. Ely Joyce, Grove Gardens, Henley-on-Thames ; it was not in good 
condidon, being too soft, and was passed. Five very handsome oval 
shaped Melons, weighing 29 lbs. 5 ozs., were sent by Mr. C. Reynolds, The 
Gardens, Gunnersbury Park, but the quality by no means equalled their 
appearance, and no award was consequently made. 
Mr. J. Lowe, Tne Nurseries, Uxbridge, sent fruits of a new Cucumber, 
Lowe’s Advancer, the result of a cross between Lockie’s Perfection and 
Telegraph. The fruits were excellent in form, with a good bloom, but 
not considered superior to well grown examples of existing varieties. 
Mr. T. Laxton sent dishes of some of his new Strawberries—Scarlet 
Queen, fruits medium, of good flavour and dark in colour, and as early 
as Noble; Royal Sovereign, fruits of good size and colour, firm, and 
richly flavoured, early and productive (first-class certificate) ; and Sen¬ 
sation, very large, dark, but lacking in firmness and rich flavour. 
Mr. T. Sharpe, Knowle Hill, Virginia Water, exhibited a large 
collection of Marguerite Strawberries, very fine fruits, and a small silver 
medal was recommended. Mr. G. Wythes, Syon House Gardens, sent 
dishes of the following varieties of Cherries :—Early Rivers, Frogmore 
Bigarreau, Governor Wood, Black Eagle, Elton, Belle d’Orleans, 
Bigarreau Napoleon, and Black Tartarian (a cultural commendation). A 
similar mark of recognition was also accorded him for a dish of Duke 
of Albany Peas ; and Messrs. Robert Veitch «& Son, Exeter, exhibited 
their new early Pea Exonian, which had been previously certificated. 
Mr. Miller sent from Ruxtey Lodge a large basket of Mushrooms, grown 
on outside beds, and a cultural commendation was awarded. Mr. T. H. 
Crasp, Canford Manor, sent boxes of very good Peaches and Nectarines, 
unnamed, and apparently mixed (vote of thanks). 
Floral Committee.— Present: W. Marshall, Esq. (in the chair), 
Messrs. J. Laing, B. Wynne, H. Herbst, C. Bause, H. B. May, G. Phippen, 
C. Jeffries, W. Goldring, James Walker, Bennett Poe, C. E. Pearson, 
N. Davis, C. J. Salter, T. Baines, H. Turner, J. Fraser, G. Gordon, and 
G. Paul. 
Messrs. James Veitch & Sons had a very interesting display of Pteonies 
and herbaceous plants, for which they were awarded a silver Banksian 
med.al. Messrs. Kelway & Son had a splendid collection of double 
Pyrethrums, Pseonies, Delphiniums, and other flowers, and also received 
a silver Banksian medal. Messrs. G. Paul & Son received a silver Flora 
medal for a fine display of Pseonies, and they also had a brilliant collec¬ 
tion of hardy flowers. Messrs. Paul & Son also sent a collection of 
Roses, which included plants and cut blooms of the Bourbon Rose 
Mrs. Paul, and single and other species and varieties. A bunch of a 
Hybrid Tea named Gustave Regis, included in this contribution, was 
adjudged an award of merit. It is a charming Rose, and is more fully 
described elsewhere. Mr. Chas. Turner had several Pelargoniums, 
Fuchsias, and Roses. Two of the former received awards, and are 
referred to below. Messrs. J. Laing &: Sons sent a very beautiful mixed 
group, set up in their usual tasteful style, comprising greenhouse and 
foliage plants and Orchids. The beautiful old Begonia corallina was 
very noteworthy. It is a charming basket or wall plant. A silver 
Flora medal was awarded. Messrs. Barr & Son had an extensive 
display of hardy flowers and a rich collection of Paeonies, to which 
reference is made in an article on another page. A silver Banksian 
medal was awarded. 
Mr. T. Whillans, Blenheim Gardens, exhibited a very distinet Tree 
Carnation named Lady Rosamond, heliotrope coloured, and very sweet. 
It is quite a new break in colour, but no award was made. Lord 
Wimborne, Canford Manor (gardener, Mr. Crasp), exhibited a splendid 
group of Souvenir de Malmaison Carnation, and received a silvogilt 
Flora medal. Carpenteria californica was exhibited by the Rev. 
W. Wilks as cut from the wall of a verandah in the open air at Shirley 
without protection. The pure white flowers are extremely beautiful, 
and the shrub is worth growing extensively. P. Crowley, Esq., exhi¬ 
bited a cluster of Christmas Roses, marked “ Seasonable Flowers I ” Mr. 
H. J. Jones had a beautiful group of Pelargoniums, for whieh he 
received a silver Banksian medal. Mr. R. Dean had a beautiful display 
of border Pinks, and Messrs. J. Cheal & Sons a charming collection of 
Violas. Mr. B. Ladham also had an attractive collection of Pinks. Mr. 
Reynolds, Gunnersbury Park Gardens, sent a collection of Streptocarpus, 
and received a vote of thanks. The Pumilla Manufacturing Company 
exhibited art pottery. 
In the eompetition for Pteonies, H. Berkeley James, Esq.(gardener, Mr. 
J. Gibson), was first, and Mr. T. H. Crasp. Canford Manor Gardens, second. 
A collection of beautiful hybrid Sweet Briars was shown by Lord 
Penzance, Eashing Park (gardener, Mr. G. Baskett). This contribution 
comprises many varieties of sterling merit and justly deserved the 
silver Flora medal recommended. The blooms were most brilliant and 
much admired. Two varieties named Lucy Bertram (Sweet Briar X 
Souv. d’Auguste Riviere), and Alice Bridgenorth (Sweet Briar x Abel 
Grand) are described below. Other varieties conspicuous in this 
collection were Lucy Ashton, Meg Merrilies (very bright), and Diana 
Vernon, an exceedingly showy kind. 
Orchid Committee. —Present; H. J, Veitch, Esq. (in the chair), 
Messrs James O’Brien, S. Courtauld, T, B.Haywood, E. Hill, E. Handley, 
C. Pitcher, H. M. Pollett, H, Ballantine, J. Douglas, Henry Williams, 
and A. H. Smee. 
The display of Orchids was not large, but comprised several ex¬ 
hibits of much interest. Messrs. Sander & Co. received a silver Flora 
medal for a small but very attractive and interesting group, containing, 
as usual, many novelties, several of which are referred to under certifi¬ 
cates and awards below. Amongst the others were Bpidendrum 
lhayerianum, Dendrochilum filiforme, Cycnoches chlorochilum. Odonto- 
glossum Harryanum, Angrascum O’Brienianum, Oncidium Schliegel- 
ianum, and Thunia Campbellm. Messrs. Collins & Collins, Willesden, 
received a silver Banksian medal for a very attractive display, well 
arranged, but not otherwise calling for special comment. 
Baron Schroder (gardener, Mr. Ballantine) sent Lmlio-Cattleya 
eximia, a hybrid between Laelia purpurata and Caltleya Warneri. The 
large fringed lip is richly coloured with magenta carmine from the edge 
rignt into the throat, and the exterior of the tube is also deeply suffused. 
The sepals and petals are soft lavender suffused with rose. He also sent 
Lmlio-Cattleya Canhamae, Laelia purpurata X Cattleya Mossiae, a 
grand hybrid that has been previously honoured. It is a handsomely 
built flower with rich lip colouring. Several other Orchid exhibits are 
referred to under certificates and awards. 
Certificates and Awards. 
There was a very long list of these, and space only permits of a 
brief reference to each. 
Cattleya prhiceps (F. Sander & Co.).—From Southern Brazil, very 
distinct and rich in colour. The sepals and petals are green at the base, 
but the greater portion is deeply suffused with rosy magenta. The side 
lobes of the lip are creamy in colour, and folded closely upon the column. 
The front lobe is flattened, the edge fimbriated, white, and the lip is 
thickly covered with magenta bosses (award of merit). 
Cattleya Amesim (F. Sander & Co.).—A beautiful white form, the 
petals very broad and charmingly fringed. The lip is very faintly tinted 
with rose, and the throat lined with yellow. A bold but attractive 
flower (award of merit). 
Cattleya Empress Frederieh (Baron Schroder).—A cross between 
C. Mossirn and C. Dowiana, and the only plant in the country. The 
former is the seed parent. It is a magnificent form, the lip being most 
remarkable alike in size and colour. It is rich magenta-carmine with a 
golden throat, sepals and petals pure white. This is one of the most 
superb forms yet seen (first-class certificate). 
Cattleya Warnej’i marmorata (J. T. Gabriel, Esq.).—As its name 
implies, tnis is a marbled form of C, Warneri. The sepals, the tube, 
and the fringed margin of the lip are blotched with crimson on a pale 
lavender ground. It is distinct, and not unattractive (award of merit). 
Dendrohium Souvenir d'Alec (Hamar Bass, Esq.).—This was stated 
to have been introduced by Messrs. Sander & Co., and is an extremely 
pleasing form, having an upright panicle of small pure white pendent 
flowers, with a very faint tinge of lemon on the lip (award of merit). 
Lalia purpurata, Tlie Dell variety (Baron Schroder).—A distinct 
form. Sepals and petals soft rosy lavender, lip narrow, brownish purple, 
with light yellow throat. 
Sohralia Lucasianvm (C. J. Lucas, Esq.).—This is a grand form, the 
flowers being of large size. The lip is broad and somewhat flattened, 
soft rosy mauve in colour, the throat light yellow. The sepals and 
petals are white faintly suffused with rose (first-class certificate). 
Cypripediuvi Televiaclius (.J. Veitch & Sons).—This is a hybrid 
between C. Lawrenceanum and C. niveum. It follows the former. 
The dorsal sepal is green at the base, but towards the edges it is 
suffused with rose. The petals are broad, rose spotted with purple, the 
base green. The lip is dark purplish rose. 
Oneidimn lanceanuvi (E. H. Woodall, Esq.).—This is too well known 
to need description ; the rich mauve lip is the most noteworthy feature 
of the form (award of merit). 
Grammatophyllum Seegerianuin (C. J. Lucas, Esq.).—This bore an 
arching peduncle quite 5 teet long, freely furnished with green, purple 
blotched flowers (award of merit). 
Sweet Briar Lucy Bertram (Lord Penzance).—This is a charming 
variety, the result of a cross between the Sweet Briar and Souv. 
d’Auguste Riviere. The blooms are large, single, and of a brilliant 
purplish crimson colour. The foliage is very neat and sweet scented 
(ttward of merit). 
Sweet Briar Alice Bridgenorth (Lord Penzance).—This is another 
hybrid of sterling merit. It is a cross between Sweet Briar and Abel 
G-rand Rose. The blooms are a charming pink shade, and deliciously 
fragrant (award of merit). 
Rose Gustave B,egis (Messrs. G. Paul & Son).—This is a Hybrid Tea, 
with pointed buds, and delicate buff and tinted pink petals. The 
blooms are very fragrant, and altogether it is a most charming variety 
(award of merit). 
Pwnny Felix Crousse (G. Paul & Son).—Deep purplish crimson, large, 
full, and effective (award of merit). 
