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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ September 14, 1893. 
the other varieties were Puck, Cinderella, Jack Sheppard, Yankee, and 
Splash. Mr. May, gardener to Captain Le Blanc, Northaw House, 
Potter’s Bar, sent a dozen blooms of Dahlia Mrs, Le Blanc, a fine double 
white, but no award was made. 
Messrs. J. Veitch k. Sons, Royal Exotic Nursery, Chelsea, sent a box 
of hybrid Streptocarpus, the blooms, which were rich and varied in 
colour, having been cut from plants grown from seed sown in January 
of this year. The same firm had a box of Rhododendron javanico- 
jasminiflorum hybrids, the most conspicuous of which were Monarch, 
Empress, Lord Wolesley, Aurora, Ophelia, Princess Royal, and Souvenir 
de J. S. Mangles, A vote of thanks was accorded for these charming 
flowers. A collection of Cannas came from the gardens of the Society 
at Chiswick, and the flowers of these were exceedingly bright. The 
best were Gloire d’Empel (Vilmorin), Alphonse Bouvier (Lemoine), Star 
of ’91 (Allan), and Quasimodo (Vilmorin). An award of merit was 
adjudged for the latter, which is described elsewhere. Messrs. Stuart 
and Mein, Kelso, had a few bunches of Pentstemons, and Dr, P. H. 
Emerson, Claringfold, Broadstairs, sent some Tuberoses that had been 
grown in the open air. 
Messrs. Dobbie & Co., Rothesay, contributed a collection of Violas, 
French Marigolds, and single Dahlias, and a silver Banksian medal was 
recommended. Amongst the Violas Sunrise, Rob Roy, Lucy Ashton, 
White Duchess, Lemon Queen, Dawn of Day, Duchess of Fife, and J. B. 
Riding were the most conspicuous. The Dahlias were attractive, 
especially Wiliie Fyfe, Marion, Lucy Gray, and James Cook. The 
same firm sent a collection of new type of “Single Cactus” Dahlias, 
which attracted attention. These flowers are small with narrow petals, 
and are richly coloured. Roses and hardy flowers were well shown by 
Messrs. G. Paul & Son, The Old Nurseries, Cheshunt, and a silver Flora 
medal w'as recommended. Among the Roses La France, E, Y. Teas, 
Eclair, Madame de Watteville, Duchess of Albany, and G6n^ral 
Jacqueminot were most noticeable, although the whole of the flowers 
were very fresh. An award of merit was adjudged for Noisette Rose 
Adeline Viviand Morel, which is described below. Messrs. Paul & Son 
also had two boxes of Phloxes, and an award of merit was given for 
Moliere, a very bright and distinct variety. The same firm also sent 
plants of Clematis Davidana, an herbaceous species that is not seen so 
frequently as it might be. 
Orchid Committee. —Present: Messrs. S. Courtauld (in the chair); 
Jas. O'Brien, J. Douglas, A. H. Smee, W. H. White, E. Hill, T. W. Bird, 
H. Ballantyne, J. Jacques, and Dr. Masters. 
Messrs. Sander «& Co. had one of their familiar collections—choice, 
bright, and interesting. Habenaria carnea, for which they received a 
certificate a fortnight ago, was prominent in it; and there was also a 
pan of H. militaris, affording an opportunity of a comparison between 
the two forms as to size. H. carnea is about twice the size of the other. 
They also had Aerides Lawrencife, Warscewicziella Wailesianum, 
Miltonia Morelliana, and Cypripedium L’Unique (Lindleyana X Schlimi 
alba). The St. Albans firm also exhibited Bilbergia Saundersi and 
Cucuma Bakeriana in bloom (silver Flora medal). C. L. M. Ingram, 
Esq., Elstead House, Godaiming (gardener, Mr. Bond), sent Cypripedium 
Adonis X (hirsutissimum x Curtisi) and Cattleya AlexandrEe, Linden’s 
var. Messrs. Hugh Low & Co. had a charming little group, in 
which the magnificent Stanhopea Amesiana was very conspicuous. Its 
ivory white glistening flowers, with their powerful and delicious 
Hyacinth - like perfume, were extremely beautiful. Cypripedium 
Brayanum, C. picturatum, and several other attractive forms were also 
in the collection, at the back of which was Lilium nepalense, the 
chocolate, green-tipped species, for w’hich the firm received a certificate 
four years ago (silver Banksian medal). Messrs. Veitch & Sons contri¬ 
buted four Orchids, for three of which they received honours—an excel¬ 
lent record. They are described below. N. C. Cookson, Esq., Oakwood, 
Wylam-on-Tyne (gardener, Mr. Murray), sent Cattleya-Lselia Clive. 
R. J. Measures, Esq., Cambridge Lodge, Camberwell (gardener, Mr. 
Chapman), sent Cypripedium Schomburgkiana, C. Hebe, and several 
others (bronze Banksian medal). T. Statter, Esq., Stand Hall, Man¬ 
chester, received a vote of thanks for an interesting collection of 
Cattleyas, including Leopoldi, Stand Hall var., Parthenia Xj Victoria 
Regina, Statteriana, and others. 
Certificates and Awards of Merit. 
Canna Quasimodo (Vilmorin).—This a grand Canna sent from the 
gardens of the R.H.S. at Chiswick. The flowers are large, bright scarlet 
with a well-defined yellow margin (award of merit). 
Cypripedium X Aphrodite (Veitch & Sons).—A very remarkable 
and beautiful hybrid, the result of a cross between C. Lawrenceanum 
and C. niveum, the former being the pollen parent. The dorsal sepal is 
almost orbicular, the petals short and extremely broad, being about an 
inch across, the lip short and blunt. The colouring throughout is white 
or ivory, suffused with rose and dotted with chocolate. The form 
exhibits a peculiar combination of the form and colour of the parents 
(first-class certificate). 
Cypripedium Clotilde Moens (L’Horticulture Internationale).—A 
cross between C. Leeanum and C. Haynaldianum, distinct, but leaning 
to Leeanum in general expression. The dorsal sepal is white with a 
central bar of brownish red, the basal portion green. The twisted petals 
are green towards the base dotted with brown, the apical area light 
purple (award of merit). 
Cypripedium Leonce (H. S. Leon. Esq.).—A cross between C. callo¬ 
sum (pollen parent) and C. insigne Chantini. It is noteworthy for its 
very long broad lip, the central portion of which is green dotted wuth 
brown, the margins pure w'hite. The petals are blunt and the lip 
reddish brown (award of merit). 
Cypripedium ceno-superhiens (Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart).—This, a 
cross between C. oenanthum, and C. superbiens, is a very bright and 
handsome form. The prevailing colour is a brownish red, this suffusing 
petals and lip. The former are broad and spreading, the latter somewhat 
pointed. The dorsal sepal is broad and beautiful, being heavily lined 
with chocolate dots and suffused with rose. Margin pure white (award 
of merit). 
Dahlia CannelVs Gem (H. Cannell & Sons).—This is a small flower 
of the Cactus type, colour deep red. It is described as a “ Pompon 
Cactus ” (award of merit). 
Dahlia Demon (T. 'VV. Girdlestone).—A handsome single Dahlia of 
a very rich dark maroon, with a fine yellow disc (award of merit). 
Dahlia Golden Lochs (T. W. Girdlestone).—A very bright yellow 
single Dahlia, with flowers of perfect form and a good size (award of 
merit). 
Dahlia AI.C.C. (T. 'W. Girdlestone).—A distinct single Dahlia, and 
one that is likely to become popular. The flowers are large, and the 
colour a pretty mixture of gold and scarlet (award of merit). 
Dahlia Phyllis (T. "W. Girdlestone).—This is a pretty single variety 
with flowers of good size and form. The ground colour is a dull white 
flaked and spotted with magenta crimson (award of merit). 
Lcelio-Cattleya Epieasta (J. Veitch & Sons).—Another bigeneric 
hybrid, and very bright. The parents are Cattleya Warscewiczi and 
Lselia pumila, the former being the pollen parent. It has the Laelia 
habit. The flowers are large and brilliant, the sepals and petals being 
rosy mauve, and the lip rich purplish carmine (award of merit). 
Lcelio-Cattleya Nysa (J. Veitch & Sons).—The same pollen parent was 
used for this—viz., Cattleya "Warscewiczi, the female being Lselia crispa. 
The sepals and petals are soft pinkish lavender, the crisped lip purplish 
carmine (award of merit). 
Phlox Moliere (G. Paul & Son).—This is an attractive variety with 
fine trusses of flowers, and a rich pink shade (award of merit.) 
Rose Adeline Viviand Morel (G. Paul & Son).—This is a charming 
Noisette Rose with miniature rich yellow blooms, margin of petals tinted 
carmine (award of merit). 
Frdits. —A first»class certificate was awarded to Messrs. T. Rivers 
and Son for Golden Transparent Plum, awards of merit to Mr. W. H. 
Divers for Duchess of Yorh Peach, also to Mr. Walter Weir for Cape 
Muscat Grape, and to Messrs. W. E. Browne & Son for Bartlett's Glory 
Apple, as described in our report of the Fruit Committee. 
At the afternoon meeting Mr. J. Douglas read a paper on “ Garden 
Phloxes and Pentstemons,” which was listened to by rather a small 
though appreciative audience. There were not so many of these flowers 
exhibited at the meeting as might have been expected, and had there 
been more they would have done well to illustrate Mr. Douglas’ remarks, 
which it need hardly be said were of a practical nature. 
PINKS. 
Thirty years ago the Pink was in its zenith of glory, but since that 
period it has gradually declined, until at the present time one can 
seldom see a good collection. It is very difficult to account for this 
change; but I am inclined to think it has been caused by the intro¬ 
duction of BO many new plants. At the present day many people do 
not know anything at all about the show or laced Pinks. Most 
gardeners grow a few border varieties to yield blooms for cutting, and 
beyond that no special attention is paid to the plants. There is quite 
as much enjoyment to be derived from growing a collection of Pinks 
as from Carnations. There is a variety of colours and markings to 
obtain that will give the true florist plenty of labour to attain. 
September is the proper season to commence their culture, and to 
be a successful Pink grower it is necessary to start with young plants. 
In bygone days the old florists used to carry out most elaborate direc¬ 
tions when preparing the soil for their Pink beds; but I think the 
major part of those directions can be dispensed with, for, given a good 
fertile soil enriched with manure, there need be no difficulty as far as 
soil is concerned. At the same time poor ground requires the addition of 
some rich manure. The latter should be dug in some weeks previous 
to planting; but where this has not already been done it must be 
attended to before the plants are obtained. A cold wet soil requires a 
little more manipulation than a light one. Raised beds are the best in 
such places, and if 6 inches above the level of the ground it will be 
ample. Some people plant their Pinks in October, others even wait 
till the spring, which is a mistake. I like planting in September for 
two reasons ; firstly, because the soil is generally in good condition then, 
and the plants can make new roots before severe frosts set in ; and 
secondly, because most of the plants obtained from nurseries are 
ready during this month. 
The plants may be 12 inches asunder each way. Place each plant 
a little deeper in the soil than it was before, and press the latter 
firmly. A light mulching of short m.anure will help the plants. Should 
the frosts cause any of the Pinks to rise out of the soil the grower 
must press them down again. I append the names of a few reliable 
varieties :—Boiard, Beauty of Bath, Beauty, Emerald, George 'White, 
Godfrey, James Thurston, Modesty, Irene, Ernest, Mrs. Campbell, 
Nellie, Pilot, Rosy Morn, and William Paul.—J as. B. Riding. 
