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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ July 37, 1893. 
Kaisha, Moorpark, and Turkey. Seedling Melons were sent by Mr, F. 
Lee, Lynford Hall, Norfolk, and Mr. J. Rodboume, Haling Park 
Gardens, Croydon. An award of merit was adjudged for Melon Lee’s 
Perfection, which is a good flavoured white-fleshed variety. Messrs. 
Cooper, Denison & Walkden, 7, Bride Street, B.C,, sent some “ Handy ” 
fruit baskets. These are made of tough Manilla paper, and with the 
wire handles attached are convenient for small fruits (commended). 
A large collection of Tomatoes, comprising thirty-four dishes, came 
from the Society’s Gardens at Chiswick. The best red varieties were 
Perfection, Long-keeper, Chemin, Seedling Macgregor, Horsford’s 
Prelude, and the yellow varieties were well represented by Peach 
Yellow, Blenheim Orange, Golden Queen, Golden Gem, and Golden 
Nugget. Mr. J. May, gardener to S, G. Lutwyche, Esq., Oakfield, Eden 
Park, Beckenham, sent a box of splendidly grown fruits of Perfection 
Tomato (cultural commendation), Mr. G, M'Dougall, Ravenna Cottage, 
Stirling, sent some fruits of a fine seedling Tomato named Ravenna, for 
which a vote of thanks was accorded. 
Floral Committee. —W. Marshall, Esq. (in the chair); Rev. 
H. H. D'Ombrain, Messrs. C. T. Druery, H. B. May, H. Herbst, 
David W, Thomson, R. Dean, G. Stevens, C. F. Bause, C, J. Salter, 
H. Cannell, J. D. Pawle, W. Bennett Poe, C. E. Shea, C. E. Pearson, 
T. Baines, O. Thomas, T. W. Girdlestone, and G. Gordon. 
Messrs. E. D. Shuttleworth & Co., Albert Nurseries, Peckham Eye, sent 
a collection of plants, among which Crotons Hawkeri, Lady Zetland, 
Earl of Derby, Queen Victoria, Princess of Waldeck ; Ferns, Caladiums, 
Dracfenas, Liliums, and Hydrangeas were most conspicuous (silver 
Banksian medal). Messrs. J. Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, staged a group 
of miscellaneous plants. Amongst these were Palms, Tuberous Begonias, 
Caladiums, and the pretty Saxifraga sarmentosa tricolor superba 
(silver Flora medal). An award of merit was adjudged for Caladium 
Le Nain Rouge, which is described below. Mrs. Darwin, The Grove, 
Huntingdon Road, Cambridge, sent a Tuberous Begonia named Mrs. 
Bourne, which attracted attention. An award of merit was adjudged 
lor this variety, which is described elsewhere. 
Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons sent a very beautiful collection of double 
tuberous Begonias interspersed with Ferns, the plants having been raised 
from seed in February. The invaluable Octavie formed a line at the 
back. The varieties displayed great quality in respect to size and 
colour (a silver Banksian medal was recommended). Messrs. J. Veitch 
and Sons sent Eetinospora squarrosa sulphurea, Cupressus Lawsoniana 
versicolor, four Gladioli x Lemoinei varieties, a charming basket of 
single dwarf French Marigolds, the beautiful pale yellow Rhododendron 
Sylvia, Lantana Drap d’Or, Carnation Celia, and Didymocarpus lacunosa 
(botanical certificate). H. B. Domaille, Esq., La Colombelle, Guernsey, 
sent a Carnation named La Villette, a yellow ground Fancy. Mr. P. 
McArthur, Maida Vale, had a small collection of Ferns, foliage plants, 
and Orchids (bronze Banksian medal). Mr. F. Roemer, Quedlinburg, 
Germany, had the variegated Hop Humulus japonica variegatus. Car¬ 
nations came from L. de Bunsen, Esq., Mrs. Wickham, and Mr. F. Bull, 
Colchester. The latter received an award of merit for Esmeralda. 
(See below). 
Mr. H. Eckford, Wem, Salop, sent a fine collection of Sweet Peas, 
for which a silver Banksian medal was recommended. These were fresh 
and highly coloured, the best being Novelty, Firefly, Senator, Mrs. 
Gladstone, Lady Penzance, Emily Eckford (fine blue), Eliza Eckford, 
and The Belle. Awards of merit were adjudged the two last named, 
which are described elsewhere. Messrs. G. Paul & Sons, The Old 
Nurseries, Cheshunt, sent a collection of hardy flowers, a dark flowered 
Clematis of the Viticella type named “ Kermesana,” and a beautiful 
Campanula Mariesi, for which a first-class certificate was awarded. 
This is described elsewhere. Mr. W. H. Divers, Ketton Hall, Stamford, 
sent a splendid collection of cut Carnations, tastefully arranged in 
bunches on moss with their own foliage. Bunches of Ketton Rose were 
much admired in this contribution. Other good varieties were Duchess 
of Portland, Winter Cheer, Mead’s Crimson, and Rose of Rutland 
(bronze Banksian medal). Mr. Anthony Waterer secured a first-class 
certificate for Spirrna Anthony Waterer, which is mentioned elsewhere. 
Orchid Committee. —Present: H. J. Veitch, Esq. (in the chair) ; 
Dr. Masters, Messrs. J. O’Brien, H. Ballantine, T. W. Bond, T. Statter, 
E. Hill, H. M. Pollett, and A. H. Smee. 
The Orchids were not very numerous, but there were a few for 
the specialists to find pleasure in. Messrs. Sander & Co. had a small 
but very pleasing group flanked by the new foliage plant Strobilanthes 
Dyerianus. The Orchids included Cypripedium Massaiana (superciliare 
X Rothschildianum), the first hybrid yet flowered from the latter ; 
C. Fausianum (Dauthieri X calophyllum superbum), C. hybridum 
Youngianum, Zygopetalum (Promensea) xanthina, Mormodes pardinum, 
Aerides Sanderiana, Cattleya Gaskelliana, C. granulosa, and Dendrobium 
transparens (silver Banksian medal). Messrs. Pitcher & Manda sent a 
pale form of Sobralia macrantha named Princess May. The sepals and 
petals were nearly white, the lip a faint blush, and the throat lemon- 
tinted. They also had Cypripedium Edwardi, which is described below. 
Messrs. B. S. Williams & Son had a group of considerable beauty, fringed 
and interspersed with Ferns. It included Platychinis filiforme, Anguloa 
Ruckeri sanguinea, Cypripedium robusticum, C. Swanianum, C. superbum 
DemidofE’s variety, Paphinia cristata grandis, and Pescatorea Dayana. 
A silver Banksian medal was recommended. 
T. Statter, Esq., Stand Hall, Manchester,sent several interesting plants, 
such as Laelia elegans superbiens, L. prasiata, Cattleya Rex, C. crispa 
superba (see below), Vanda lamalata, Cattleya Rex Stand Hall variety 
(cultural commendation), and Lselia Amesiana. Mr. H. Denison, I 
gardener to T. A. Gledstanes, Esq., Manor House, Gunnersbury, received 
a cultural commendation for Cattleya superba splendens. Mr. Billington, 
gardener to W. R. Lee, Esq., Audenshaw, Manchester, sent Cattleya 
Gaskelliana Audenshaw variety (a fine form). Mr. Salter, gardener to 
T. B. Haywood, Esq., Woodhatch Lodge, Reigate, contributed Miltonia 
vexillaria Daisy Haywood, which received a first-class certificate and is 
described below. H. Tate, jun.. Esq., Allerton, Liverpool, had Cypri¬ 
pedium Tryonianum (Harrisianum x superbiens, DemidofE’s variety), 
and Cattleya Hardyana, Tate’s variety (see below). Messrs. W. L. 
Lewis & Co. were represented by Cattleya Dowiana variety Lewisiana, 
and C. gigas Turnbulliana. 
Certificates and Awards of Merit. 
Begonia Mrs. Bourne (Mrs. Darwin).—This is a curious break in 
Tuberous Begonias. It is a vigorous growing variety with yellow 
flowers, the petals of which have crimped edges, the sepals being 
partially transformed into leaves (award of merit). 
Caladium Le Nain Rouge (J. Laing «& Sons).—A dwarf-growing 
variety with small red leaves flushed with green. For decorative 
purposes it will be very useful (award of merit). 
Campanula Mariesi (G. Paul & Son),—This is a charming Cam¬ 
panula of a dwarf habit of growth. A pan of it was shown, and the 
plants were from 3 to 6 inches in height. The flowers are about 
3 inches in diameter, and of a brilliant blue shade (first-class 
certificate). 
Cattleya Hardyana, Tate's variety (H. Tate, jun., Esq.).—A very 
fine form, of great size, and rich in colour, the lip being particularly 
prominent. The colour is rich maroon crimson with yellow side lobes 
(award of merit). 
Carnation Esmeralda (Mr. F. Bull).—A yellow ground with slate- 
coloured flakes, very distinct (award of merit). 
Cupressus maerocarpa lutea (Dicksons, Limited).—A very beautiful 
variety, the foliage being of a very distinct lurid yellowish green colour 
(first-class certificate). 
Cypripedmm Edwardi (Pitcher & Manda).—A cross between C. 
Farrieanum and C. Veitchi. The petals are the chief feature of the 
flower ; they are blunt and drooping, with greenish-white lines of 
chocolate dots and fringed with hairs of the same colour ; dorsal sepal 
greenish white with chocolate lines and flushed with rose towards the 
edge (award of merit). 
Lcelia crispa superha (T. Statter, Esq.).—A very fine form, a most 
profuse bloomer, judging by the specimens, and with large flowers. 
Sepals and petals pure white, lip rich purple (first-class certificate). 
Melon. Lee's Perfection (F. Lee, Esq.)—This is a large, handsome white 
flesh, fruit sweet and juicy and of good flavour (award of merit). 
Miltonia vexillaria Daisy Haywood (T. B. Haywood, Esq.).—A 
magnificent variety, flowers of great size and pure white, save for the 
central patch of yellow (first-class certificate). 
Spiraea Anthony Waterer (Anthony Waterer).—This is a dwarf¬ 
growing form of S. Bumalda, and the heads of bloom are deep crimson 
(first-class certificate). 
Sweet Pea Eliza Eckford. —A beautiful and distinct variety, with 
white flowers tinted and flushed pink (award of merit). 
Sweet Pea The Belle (H. Eckford).—A charming variety, with blush 
flowers heavily flushed with rosy pink (award of merit). 
Alpine Houses and Plants. 
At the Drill Hall on Tuesday afternoon Mr. H. Selfe Leonard read 
an admirable essay on the above subject, Mr. Geo. Paul occupying the 
chair. The attendance was not very large, but it was evident that all 
were deeply interested in what was said by the essayist, who, it needi 
scarcely be said, dealt with his subject in a masterly manner. 
Mr. Selfe Leonard, at the opening, pointed out that in his paper only 
true Alpine plants would be referred to, and not such as had been 
popularly called so, through their dwarf-growing habit and adaptability 
for planting in rock gardens, but having no right whatever to the name, 
which was only truly applicable to such plants as really grow on moun¬ 
tains in the temperate regions. From many years’ personal and close 
study of Alpine plants the essayist had found that some artificial pro¬ 
tection was essential to real success, such protection to be supplementary 
to the rock garden. It was not frost which was to be feared, for this, in 
the essayist’s opinion, was practically harmless to the very large majority 
of such plants which were grown in this country ; it was the cold rains 
of the autumn and the cutting winds of the spring months which 
played such havoc amongst the more tender plants under notice. 
To demonstrate this reference was made to the well known 
Alpine species of Primulas, first-rate collections of which were, he 
said, far too seldom seen. For protecting these plants many 
contrivances were called to the aid of growers, but that 
most generally used was the ordinary garden light which, though 
excellent in its way, had one serious disadvantage, for while keeping the 
tops of the plants dry it allowed them in rainy weather to become sodden 
at the roots, through the 'water constantly dripping off the sides and 
front. Frames were also largely used, but these were very difficult to 
adequately ventilate, a point of the utmost importance when the pro¬ 
tection of Alpine plants was under c ns’deration. A house specially 
constructed for the purpose was recommended. In erecting such houses 
the primary consideration was to provide an abundance of fresh air. 
The houses which he had found to give the most satisfaction were built 
with wooden sides and ends, almost flat entirely removeable roofs, with a 
stage running down each side under which were shutters which, except 
