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JOURNAL OP HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ May 14, 1891- 
surprise to all to see a splendid collection tabled, with good trusses and 
fine kinds. The Show in its exhibits compared favourably with any 
one yet held by the Society. The whole of one side of the hall was 
occupied by the competing plants, and a table was occupied by plants 
for exhibition only. The display of Alpine Auriculas was very good. 
The Primula entries were small, and most of the plants were inferior in 
quality. Fine collections of Auriculas for exhibition were tabled by 
IMessrs. Ker, Douglasfield ; G. B. Simpson, Broughty Ferry; Morris, 
Dundee; Kilgour, Blair-Drummond; Straton. Annfield, Broughty 
Ferry. Three fine trays, containing Narcissi, Hellebores, Ranunculi, 
several varieties of new double Primroses, and various other favourites, 
among which was a very lovely Primula rosea grandiflora, were shown 
by J. Cocker & Sons, Aberdeen. Mr. D. W. Croll, nurseryman, Dundee, 
had a fine stand of Narcissi and greenhouse plants. Messrs. Storrie and 
Storrie, nurserymen, Dundee, had a good stand of greenhouse flowering 
and foliage plants, hardy bedding Violets, and a grand stand of fancy 
Pansies, of new last year’s introduction. The Heaths shown were also 
very fine. Mr. James Johnstone, Ashludie Gardens, had a very attrac¬ 
tive table, containing a grand selection of cut Roses remarkable for size 
and beauty, also cut gold laced Polyanthus, double Pelargoniums, and 
Richardia. Messrs. Barr & Sons had a very fine collection of Narcissi, 
as also had Mr. Thomas Ware ; and Mrs. Robertson, Invercarse, Dundee, 
had a nice sland of the leading varieties of the same flower. Miss Cox, 
Clement Park, exhibited a grand collection of greenhouse flowering and 
foliage plants, among which were fine specimens of Anthuriums and 
Calceolarias. Messrs. Laird & Sinclair, nurserymen, presented a fine 
collection of foliage and flowering plants, among which were finely 
flowered specimens of Lilium Harrisi, a large number of cut Narcissi 
and Doronicums. On looking over the Auricula table the following 
varieties were noticeable :—Acme, white, with ten pips, Mr. Andrew 
Laing, Pitcairnie, prize group ; Mrs. Potts, twelve pips premier, self; and 
P. D. Horner, premier, green, eight pips, both shown by Mr. J. D. Kert, 
Douglasfield ; Horner’s Laura, self, eight pips, almost as good as Heroine 
shown by Mr. Kilgour, Blair Drummond, who also won the premier prize 
for grey edge George Lightbody. 
The following is the prize list :— 
Auriculas (stage), eight plants.—First, Mr. J. D. Ker, Douglasfield. 
Second, Mr. W. Kilgour, Blairdrummond. Third, Mr A. Laing, Pitcaiiiie. 
Four plants (dissimilar).—First, Mr. J. D. Ker. Second, Mr. W. Kilgour. 
Third, Mr. A. Laing. Two plants (dissimilar).—First, Mr. J. D. Ker, 
Second, Mr. W. Galloway, Gagie Den. Third, Mr. John Menzies, Duns. 
One plant (green edge).—First, second, and fourth, Mr. J. D. Ker. 
Third, Mr. W. Galloway. Fifth, Mr. W. Kilgour. One plant (grey 
edge).—First, second, and third, Mr. W. Kilgour. Fourth, Mr. W. Straton, 
Broughty Ferry. Fifth, Mr. J. D. Ker. One plant (white edge).— 
First, Mr. A^. Laing. Second and third, Mr. W. Stratton. Fourth, 
Mr. J. D. Ker. B’ifth, Mr. W. Kilgour. One plant (self).—First, 
second, and third, Mr. W. Kilgour. Fourth, Mr. J. D. Ker. Fifth, Mr. 
Andrew Laing. Premier (green edge).—First, Mr. J. D. Ker. Premier 
(grey edge). — Mr. W. Kilgour. Premier (white). — Mr. A. Laing. 
Premier (self).—Mr. J. D. Ker. Premier plant in the Show.—Mr. A. 
Laing. 
Alpines (six dissimilar).—First and third, Mr. J. Menzies. Second, 
Mr. W. Kilgour. Four dissimilar.—First and third, Mr. J. Menzies. 
Second, Mr. W. Storrie, Lenzie. Two dissimilar. — First and third, 
Mr. J. Menzies. Third, Mr. W. Kilgour. 
Polyanthus, six dissimilar Fancy.—Second and third, Mr. A. Scott, 
Forgan. No first. 
Primula species, three distinct. — First, Mr. W. Storrie, Lenzie. 
Second, Mr, Oliver Straton, Broughty Ferry (Sieboldi). Third, Mr. 
O. Straton. 
Special prize (four self Auriculas).—First, Mr. A. Laing. Second, 
Mr. J. Menzies. 
Best seedling (green edge).—First, Mr. J. Menzies, Duns. 
o’clock the opening function was performed by Lord Provost 
Mathewsen. Mr. W. Stratton presided, and amongst those present were 
the Rev. Spenser Ritchie, Mains ; Mr. R. B. Laird, Mr. James Laird, 
Mr. James Cocker, Aberdeen ; Mr. D. Storrie, Mr. John Morris, Mr. 
Andrew Scott, Forfar ; Mr. J. D. Kerr, Mr. William Kilgour, Blair- 
Drummond ; Mr. P. W. Fairgrieve, Dunkeld ; Mr. D. P. Scott, Mr. J. B. 
Law.son, Mr. H. Tulloch, Mr. R. Mason, Arbroath; Mr. J. H. Mackay, 
Mr. J. B. Simpson, Mr. W. Ritchie, Mr. Binney Craig, Mr. James Young, 
and a number of ladies. 
stated that their President, Mr. Robert Cathcart 
of Pitcairlie, was detained in the South on account of illness. He 
had telegraphed expressing the hope that there would be a good 
attendance, and that the Shorv would be a success. Lord Provost 
Mathewson, whom he had pleasure in introducing, would formally open 
the Show. 
The Lord Provost said all present would be exceedingly pleased, as 
well as surprised, to see such a display, notwithstanding the lateness of 
the season. In opening the fifth Snow of the Scottish Primula and 
Auricula Society it might not be amiss to allude to its origin. Five 
years ago a number of Auricula growers resolved to supply the felt 
want in Scotland of an annual Show of their favourite flowers. While 
England had several shows Scotland had none. The proposal started 
in Dundee met with great success, and the new Society was joined by 
most of the growers and lovers of the flower in Scotland. The three 
first Shows were held in Edinburgh, and last year the Show in Dundee 
was so well patronised that it was agreed to have it again in the city. 
It would interest many to know that forty j'ears ago Auriculas were 
shown at the spring Show then held. At that time there were six well- 
known collections in town. On the death of the owners the cultiva¬ 
tion of the flower fell off for a time, but of late years the enthusiasm 
had returned as great as ever. The Dundee growers were raisers as 
well as cultivators, and many of the flowers grown at the present time 
bore their names. The West of Scotland was also noted for the number 
of successful raisers and growers. Lovers of Auriculas said that when 
once so struck with their beauty that they took to the cultivation of 
them their affection was unbounded, and, looking at their exquisite 
forms, that was not to be wondered at. But besides Auriculas it was 
pleasing to see such beautiful displays of other flowers, and this spring 
Show would hold a worthy place among the flower shows of the year. 
It was earnestly to be hoped that great success would crowm the efforts 
of the Committee of the Exhibition, and that there would be yet many 
shows of this favourite flower of their forefathers and of themselves. 
He had pleasure in declaring the Show' open. 
A Rose Concert. 
A Surrey paper says :—“ Amongst the many useful functions which 
the ‘ man of ideas ’ performs for society is that of inventing some new 
form of entertainment for the public delectation. Such a man is Mr. 
Arthur H. Engelbach of Surbiton, w'ho has just hit upon an extremely 
happy notion, the association of music w'ith flowers, in what he is pleased 
to call a ‘ Rose concert,’ to be given at the Surbiton Assembly Rooms in 
June. Mr. Engelbach’s energy suffices to assure us beforehand that his 
idea w'ill be realised most successfully, and that the event will stand 
out as one of the most pleasurable of the present season. But if there 
were any doubt upon this score it w'ould be set at rest by the fact that 
he has secured beforehand the favour of the ladies, a great many of 
whom have already assented to the use of their names as patrons, w'hile 
others have formed themselves into a Rose Committee. Mr. Engelbach 
has already placed an order for 5000 cut Roses to be used on the oeca- 
sion, and he also antieipates large gifts of the queen of flowers to be 
sent to members of the Rose Committee. With these flowers, sd w’e 
learn, the hall is to be decorated w'ith great lavishness, and, as every 
person attending the concert w'lll also be expected to wear Roses for 
their personal adornment, from a spectacular point of view the occasion 
will necessarily have much to recommend it.” 
Rose Shows in 1891. 
June 23rd (Tuesday).—Westminster (N.R.S.). 
„ 24th (Wednesday).—Richmond (Surrey) and Royal Aquarium. 
„ 25th (Thursday).—Ryde. 
„ 27th (Saturday).—Bltham and Reigate. 
30th (Tuesday).—Canterbury, Diss, and Winchester. 
July 1st (Wednesday). — Bagshot, ^Brighton, Brockham, Croydon, 
and *Lee. 
„ 2nd (Thursday).—Farningham and Norwich. 
„ 4th (Saturday).—Crystal Palace (N.R.S.). 
„ 7th (Tuesday).—Gloucester. 
„ 8th (Wednesday).—Dursley, Hitchin, Sutton, and Tunbridge 
Wells. 
„ 9th (Thursday).—Bath and Woodbridge. 
„ 11th (Saturday).—New Brighton. 
„ 14th (Tuesday).—Christleton and j-Wolverhampton. 
„ 15th (Wednesday).—Ealing. 
„ IGth (Thursday).—Hereford (N.R.S.), Bedford, Helensburgh, and 
Trentham. 
„ 18th (Saturday).—Manehester. 
,, 21st (Tuesday).—Tibshelf. 
„ 23rd (Thursday).—Halifax and Worksop. 
Aug. 1st (Saturday).—Ripley (Derby). 
* Shows lasting tw'o days. f A three-days Show. 
Unless I receive notice of any important alterations no farther 
li.st will be issued. — Edward Mawley, Rosebanlt, BerMamsted, 
Herts. 
PTEKIS VIOTOEIyE. 
During recent years we have had to rely chiefly upon home-raised 
Ferns for the novelties, as comparatively few have been introduced to 
cultivation of exceptional merit. Amongst the crested and dwarf forms 
of Pterises variations have been freely obtained, and some of these have 
proved both distinct and useful in no ordinary degree. In the Fern 
represented in the woodcut (fig. 71) prepared from plants in Mr. 
W. Bull’s nursery at Chelsea, we have, however, an introduction which 
W'ill take a place amongst the best Ferns for decorative purposes, as it 
