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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ August 31, 1893. 
mound of Pompon Dahlias, tuberous Begonias, Adiantums, and Zonal 
Pelargoniums was arranged by Mr. H. J. Jones, Rycroft Nursery, 
Lewisham. Amongst the Zonal Pelargoniums the “nearest blue” 
variety, Mrs. W. Wright, was most conspicuous. This is a showy 
Zonal with large trusses of bloom (silver Flora medal). Mr. J. 
Hudson, gardener to Messrs. de Rothschild, Gunnersbury House, Acton, 
exhibited in this section, as well as in the competitive classes, a number 
of trained scented-leaved Pelargoniums. Two plants of the old Radula, 
trained like a fan, were most attractive, and some standard Aloysia 
citriodora commanded attention (silver Flora medal). A large collection 
of exotic and native Ferns from Messrs. W. & J. Birkenhead, Sale, 
Manchester, formed quite a feature in the Show, there being most of the 
leading and choice varieties represented. Conspicuous amongst others 
in this contribution were the beautiful Athyrium f.-f. kalothrix, 
Adiantum Hodgkinsoni, Davallia fijiensis elegans, Lygodium dicho- 
tomum, Adiantum tenerum roseum, Microlepia hirta cristata, Pteris 
nobile, and Polystichum acrostichoides lobatum, the last-named being 
a new hardy Fern (silver Flora medal). 
Messrs. B. S. Williams & Son, Victoria and Paradise Nurseries, Upper 
Holloway, arranged a large oval-shaped group of foliage plants in the 
centre of the hall. Amongst others in this collection were splendid 
Tree Ferns and Palms 12 or 15 feet in height, Alocasias, Dracaenas, 
ornamental foliage Begonias, and some fine specimens of the varie¬ 
gated Indiarubber Plant (Ficus elastica variegata). A few plants of 
Nepenthes and Orchids in fiower were placed on pedestals, these 
adding variety and attractiveness to the group (silver-gilt Flora 
medal). Messrs. H. Cannell & Son had, amongst other things, a choice 
collection of Cacti and succulent plants, amongst which the Prickly 
Pear (Opuntia monocantha) was in fruit. Agave Victoria Regina, 
Bchinocactus in variety, and numerous others. Blooms of Cactus 
Dahlias were shown with the plants referred to (silver Banksian medal). 
A remarkably fine group of Palms of huge size, interspersed with 
Tuberoses, Dracaenas, Crotons, and Ferns was arranged by Mr. 
P. McArthur, 4, Maida Vale. A plant of Cypripedium Harrisonium 
superbum was noticeable in this contribution, one of the fiowers being 
exceptionally fine. Other Orchids, including Oncidium crispum and 
Catasetum macrocarpum were also conspicuous in the group (silver 
Flora medal). Mr. A. Waterer, Knap Hill, Woking, had specimens of 
the Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungens argentea), and one of P. p. 
glauca, both varieties being very showy (bronze Banksian medal). 
Messrs. Hurst & Son, 152, Houndsditch, London, sent half a dozen 
plants of a new crested Golden Feather under the name of Pyrethrum 
aureum cristatum, but no special award was made. W. B. Kellock, 
Esq., Stamford Hill, sent two seedling Agaves named A. Leopold II. and 
A. univittata marginata, for which first-class certificates were awarded. 
The plants are described elsewhere. 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Royal Exotic Nursery, sent a basket of 
Cornus brachypoda variegata, for which a first-class certificate has been 
awarded. This is described below. A certificate was also adjudged for 
Clerodendron trichotomum, which was likewise shown by Messrs. Veitch. 
From Mr. Anthony Waterer came, in addition to the Piceas already 
mentioned, a box of blooms of Spirma Anthony Waterer, and Weigela 
Eva Rathke, a late flowering variety, for which a first-class certificate 
was awarded. Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart., secured an award of merit 
for Pentstemon Cleveland!, which is described elsewhere, and a first- 
class certificate for a plant of Exacum macranthum, which was figured in 
the Journal for Dec. 22nd, 1892. The Rev. W. Wilks, Shirley Vicarage, 
gained an award of merit for Helianthus rigidus Miss Mellish, which is 
described elsewhere. Messrs. J. Peed & Sons, Roupell Park Nurseries, 
sent a small group of Caladiums and some plants of the recently intro¬ 
duced Strobilanthes Dyeriana (silver Banksian medal). Messrs. Wallace 
and Co., St. John Street, Colchester, had a number of new Liliums, 
including L. Henryi, for which a first-class certificate was awarded. 
This species is described and illustrated on page 191 of this issue. 
Messrs. G. Paul & Sons, The Old Nurseries, Cheshunt, had a large group 
of Bamboos in tubs, and some dwarf Cannas, for which a silver Flora 
medal was recommended. Messrs. W. Barron & Sons, Elvaston Nursery, 
Borrowash, Derby, had a large collection of foliage from ornamental 
and deciduous trees (bronze Banksian medal). 
Messrs. E. D. Shuttle worth & Co., Albert Nurseries, Peckham Rye, 
arranged a handsome group of hardy flowers and shrubs. Amongst the 
most noticeable flowers in this stand were Gladioli, Liliums, Calliopsis 
lanceolata. Phlox Attraction, Helianthus grandiplenus, Helenium 
autumnale, Asters (Michaelmas Daisies), and a bright collection of 
show, fancy, and Cactus Dahlias (bronze Banksian medal). A very 
beautiful collection of Gladioli was staged by Messrs. Kelway & Son, 
Langport, Somerset, the best of which are Boston, Herkomer, Myers, 
Ouless, Mills, Ellis, Sir S. Northcote, Fiducia, Mrs. Langtry, Maid of 
Orleans, Marquis of Exeter, Ovide, and Mary Anderson. Gaillardias 
were also very bright and showy, the best being Magenta King, Jas. 
Kelway, Avail a, and Raphael. The same firm also have a box of 
Dahlia serratifolia Duke of York, Pompon Dahlias Darkness, Guiding 
Star, Dandy, A. F. Barron, Fashion, G. Brinckman, and Royalty. Asters 
were also shown, and a varied collection of herbaceous flowers, including 
Eryngium planum, Pyrethrums, Solidago altissima, Cannas, and 
Michaelmas Daisies (silver Banksian medal). A very beautiful collec¬ 
tion of hardy flowers was staged by Messrs. Barr & Son, King Street, 
Covent Garden, including Lilium lannifolium, Helianthus, Pent- 
stemons. Gladioli, Calliopsis, Phloxes, Colchicum byzantium, C. vare- 
gatum, Violas, and summer flowering Chrysanthemums (silver Banksian 
medal). A collection of hardy flowers and Dahlias was shown by 
Messrs. Cutbush & Son, Highgate, in which Gladioli, Hyacinthus can- 
dicans, Tritoma Uvaria, Gaillardias, Liliums, Dahlias (Pompon and 
Cactus, Lobelia cardinalis, Calliopsis lanceolata grandiflora (exception¬ 
ally good). Anemone japonica alba were most noticeable (silver Banksian 
medal). Roses were grandly shown by Messrs. Wm. Paul & Son, 
Waltham Cross. Particularly good were Duke of York, White Lady, 
Lorna Doone, Corinna, Pride of Waltham, Spenser, Grace Darling, 
Souvenir de la Malmaison, Marie Rady, L’Iddal, Comte Henri Reignon, 
Madame Lausette de Messimy, Madame Victor Verdier, Wm. ^len 
Richardson, Mrs. John Laing, Polyantha Roses, Madame Pierre Cochet, 
a reddish W. A. Richardson, Marie Van Houtte, Madame Hoste, La 
France, Souvenir d’Auguste Legros, Ernest Metz, G6n6ral Jacqueminot, 
Ella Gordon, Homer, and Madame Alfred de Rougemont (silver Flora 
medal). Mr. Reynolds, gardener to the Messrs. Rothschild, Gunnersbury 
Park, Acton, staged a box of Carnation Mrs. Leopold de Rothschild, for 
which he received an award of merit (see below). Messrs. Dobbie <k Co., 
Rothesay, had a very large collection of Dahlias of various types. Asters, 
and Marigolds, the latter being very fine. A silver gilt Flora medal was 
recommended. Mr. Eric F. Such, Maidenhead, had a collection of 
Show and Fancy Dahlias (bronze Banksian medal). Mr. B. Ladhams, 
Southampton, arranged a group of Ernest Ladhams perpetual flowering 
Pink, for which he has received an award of merit. 
There was only a light display of Orchids, and the following members 
of the Orchid Committee were present to judge the exhibits:—Sir 
Trevor Lawrence, Bart. (Chairman), Jas. O’Brien, T. Statter, E. Hill, 
F. Sander, H. M. Pollett, H. J. Veitch, H. Ballantine, and Dr. Masters. 
A beautiful table was made up of the combined contributions of Messrs. 
W. L. Lewis & Co. and Sander. The former had Cattleya bicolor, 
C. Gaskelliana, Cypripedium Roezli, Cyp. Bradshawianum, Brassavola 
fragrans, and others tastefully displayed amongst Ferns and Grasses (a 
silver Banksian medal was awarded). Messrs. Sander &; Co. received a 
similar honour. They had Habenaria carnea (first-class certificate, see 
below), Aerides Ballantineanum aureum (award of merit), Cypripedium 
Sander-superbiens (award of merit), the beautiful Pescatorea 
Klabochorum, and other choice things. T. Statter, Esq., Stand Hall, 
Manchester, sent Cypripedium Edwardi (award of merit), and several 
forms of Cattleya granulosa. Mr. Cookson had Cypripedium Sander- 
superbiens (see page 195). 
Competitive Classes .—Groups of plants and specimens were not so 
well represented as might have been expected. For a group of Palms 
and foliage plants to occupy a space not exceeding 800 square feet, the 
first prize of £15 being presented by Messrs. E. D. Shuttle worth & Co., 
there was only one exhibitor—namely, Mr. H. B. May, Dyson Lane 
Nurseries, Upper Edmonton. This contribution was tastefully arranged, 
the Palms being of graceful habit, and not too thickly disposed. 
Crotons, Dracsenas, Ferns of various kinds, and Ananassa sativa variegata 
were conspicuous, and made a pleasing effect. In the class for a group 
of flowering and foliage plants arranged for effect, to occupy a space 
not exceeding 300 square ieet, Mr. J. Hudson, gardener to Messrs. 
De Rothschild, Gunnersbury Park, Acton, won. The group arranged 
by this exhibitor was very fine. The groundwork was composed 
of Adiantums and other Ferns, from which rose Liliums, Crotons, 
Ixoras, Pancratiums, Bouvardias, Vallotas, and graceful Palms. There 
was only one firm exhibiting a group of Liliums in pots, this being 
Messrs. Bunting & Sons, Colchester, to whom the first prize has been 
awarded. The plants in this group were grandly flowered, and made 
an imposing display. At the back were some fine L. auratum platy- 
phyllum, then plants of the L. lancifolium type, the front consisting of 
L. Batemannise and L. longiflorum. Mr. J. Nicholson, gardener to 
J. W. Meller, Esq., Sewardstone Lodge, Chingford, was the only exhi¬ 
bitor in the class for a group of flowering and foliage plants to occupy a 
space not exceeding 150 square feet. This was a creditable arrangement, 
and the first prize was awarded. Palms and Crotons, the latter highly 
coloured, were the features here. 
Specimen plants were not numerous. For eight Crotons Messrs. 
B. S. Williams & Son were the only exhibitors, and the second prize 
was awarded. The plants were only medium sized but richly coloured, 
especially Disraeli, Queen Victoria, Williamsi and Mutabilis. For 
twelve Coleuses, distinct, Mr. J. Nicholson was the only exhibitor. The 
plants were good specimens and deserved the first prize awarded. Two 
competitors were forthcoming in the class for twelve stove and green¬ 
house Ferns,—namely, Mr. Howe, gardener to Henry Tate, Esq., 
Streatham Common, and Mr. P. McArthur, Maida Vale. The first- 
named exhibitor proved victorious with fine specimens. The best 
were Goniophlebium subauriculatum, Nephrolepis ensifolia, N. 
exaltata, Adiantum Williamsi, Microlepia hirta cristata, and Dicksonia 
antarctica. The plants shown by Mr. McArthur were good specimens. 
Mr. Hudson was the only exhibitor in the class for a group of Pelar¬ 
goniums of any class, showing well trained specimens of the scented 
leaved varieties, for which the first prize was awarded. Some of these 
specimens are very fine, the best being Radula, Pheasant’s Foot, and 
Quercifolium minor. No less than twenty varieties were shown by 
Mr. Hudson. Mr. Howe was placed first for two large Palms, showing 
Kentia Fosteriana and Seaforthia elegans of gigantic size. Messrs, 
B. S. Williams & Son followed, and this firm also secured the prizes for 
two large Cycads, and two Palms in pots not exceeding 10 inches, and 
gained the only prize awarded for two large Tree Ferns, In many of the 
classes there were no entries, as for instance, those provided for a group 
of Tuberous Begonias, early Chrysanthemums, groups of China Asters, 
Zonal and Ivy-leaved Pelargoniums, Cannas and Fuchsias. 
Messrs. J. Cheal & Son, Lowfield Nurseries, Crawley, gained the 
