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secured a third poBition. There were five exhibitors in this class. In the 
amateurs’ class for twelve Hyacinths Mr. H. Shoesmith, gardener to 
M. Hodgson, Esq., Shirley, was first, showing amongst others good 
Queen of the Blues, King of the Blues, Lord Derby, Czar Peter, and 
Gigantica. Mr. F, Barr, West Norwood, was second. Mr. Douglas was 
again first in the class for thirty-six Tulips, three in a pot. These were 
remarkably well grown, and carried fine fiowers. The best varieties 
were Vermilion Brilliant, Proserpine, Keizers’ Kroon, Joost Van Vondel, 
and Van der Neer. The second prize went to Messrs, B. S. Williams 
for a collection of well-developed blooms, Messrs. H, Williams «fe Sons 
being third. There were four entries in this class. Mr. H. Shoesmith 
was the only exhibitor of twelve Tulips in the amateurs’ section, but 
was awarded first prize. 
Narcissi were not very extensively shown. Mr. J. Douglas was 
awarded first prize for twenty-four Polyanthus Narcissi, three in a pot, 
staging an even collection. Conspicuous amongst these were Her 
Majesty, Jaune Supreme, Bathhurst, Gloriosa, and Grand Monarque. 
There was no other exhibitor in this class. For twenty-four Daffodils, 
Messrs. H. Williams & Sons were awarded first prize. Princeps, 
Van Zion (double and single), were among the best of these. Mr. J. 
Gibson, gardener to Mrs, Berkeley James, The Oaks, Carshalton, was 
first for twelve Narcissi (Daffodil section). Mr. H. Shoesmith was 
second. 
i Cyclamens were best shown by Mr. Thomas Prestridge in the open 
classes, this exhibitor being awarded first prize for thirty-six plants. The 
specimens staged were well flowered. The second prize went to the 
St. George’s Nursery Company, Hanwell. Certificates of merit were 
adjudged Cyclamens The Duchess (pure white), and Princess of Wales 
(rosy pink) in this exhibit. Mr. F. May, St. Margaret’s, Twickenham, 
was third. Mr. W. Slogrove, Gatton, Eeigate, was first in the amateurs’ 
section for twelve of Cyclamens ; Mr. J. Hughes, gardener to G. E. 
Higgins, Esq., Eastlands, Dulwich, S.E., second; and Mr. C. Lanes, 
gardener to E. H. Coles, Esq., Burnwood, Caterham, third. Mr, A. H. 
Morle, Fenchurch Street, E.C., had the best eighteen pots of Mignonette 
as grown for market; the second prize going to Mr. A. White, Stan- 
more Park Gardens, Stanmore ; Mr. A. Carter, [Penge, was third. Mr. 
J. Jannock, Dersingham, Norfolk, was first with Lily of the Valley, 
staging plants with well developed spikes. Messrs. H. Williams & Sons 
were second, and Mr. Morle third. For twelve Amaryllis Messrs. 
G. Paul k Son and J. Douglas were the only exhibitors. Messrs. Paul 
and Son secured the first prize, showing some very fine seedlings, and 
George Elliott, Titian, Princess, and W. Coomber. Certificates of merit 
were awarded the two last named. Mr. Douglas’s flowers were smaller 
but fresh. Mr, Douglas was, however, awarded first prize for six 
Amaryllis. 
Cinerarias were good, although not extensively staged. Mr. J. Ford, 
gardener to Sir C. Pigott, Bart., WexhamiPark, Slough, was first with 
twelve plants, staging well flowered specimens. Mr. Douglas was a 
close second, and Mr, J, Slater, gardener to J. Nothard, Esq., York 
House, Lower Sydenham, was third. Mr. E. Wells, Longton Nursery, 
Sydenham, was awarded first prize for twenty-four greenhouse Azaleas. 
The plants were rather small, but profusely flowered. Primulas were 
not shown in first-rate condition, those staged by Mr. J. Ford being the 
best. 
For a group of flowering and foliage stove and greenhouse plants 
Messrs. J. Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, S.E., were adjudged premier 
honours for a charming arrangement. This group comprised, among 
other things. Palms, Clivias, Caladiums, Ericas, Azaleas, Ferns, and 
Orchids. Conspicuous amongst the latter was a plant of Cypripedium 
Elliotianum, to which a certificate of merit was awarded. Messrs. 
J. Peed & Sons, Eoupell Park, S.E., were placed second for a well 
arranged group, Messrs. B. S. Williams k Son, Upper Holloway, being 
third. 
Miscellaneous exhibits also made a good display. Messrs, W. Cut- 
bush & Sons, Highgate, sent a large group of greenhouse flowering 
plants, which formed quite a feature in the Exhibition. Mdfesrs. G. 
Paul k Son sent a number of Eoses in pots, and Messrs. Eyder k Sons, 
Sale, some Primula Sieboldi and new floral menu cards. Messrs. W. 
Paul k Son, Waltham Cross, sent a dozen boxes of Camellia blooms and 
some Eoses in pots. Certificates of merit were awarded to Eoses 
Christine de Noiie (deep pink), and Lady Henry Grosvenor (white, blush 
centre). Mr. J. Jannock, Dersingham, sent some pans of Lily of the 
Valley, the flower spikes being very fine. Bouquets of Anthuriums and 
Clivias were staged by Messrs. J, Peed k Sons, who also had Anthurium 
Eoupelli, A. Weaveri, A, Knighti, and Pteris Peedianum, to which 
certificates of merit were awarded, Mr. Hardy, Parsons Green, sent 
a number of baskets of Mushrooms cut from the open air, and the 
St. George’s Nursery Co. staged a collection of Cyclamen. 
OARDENERS’ CHARITABLE AND PROVIDENT 
INSTITUTIONS. 
The Gardekers’ Eoyal Benevolent Institution. — Secretary, 
Mr. G. J. Ingram, 60, Parliament Street, London, W.C. 
United Horticultural Benefit and Provident Society.— 
Secretary, Mr. W. Collins, 9, Martindale Eoad, Balham, London, S.W. 
Eoyal Gardeners’ Orphan Secretary, Mr. A. F. Barron, 
Royal Horticultural Society’s Gardens, Chiswick, London, W; 
UTRICULARIA RHYTROPHYLLA. 
When well grown some of the most notable of the Bladder worts 
are exceedingly pretty, and should be more frequently seen in culti¬ 
vation. One of the best of these is that depicted in the illustration 
Fia. 52.-—UTRICULARIA RHYTROPHYLLA. 
(fig. 52), viz., Utricularia rhytrophylla. The specific name is apparently 
derived from a Greek word referring to the long, narrow, strap-llke 
leaves, but the chief character of the plant rests in the flowers. These 
are large, of a fine purplish hue, with an orange-coloured projection at 
the base of the broad rounded lip-like portion, and are borne in slender 
graceful racemes from the base of the plant. It thrives well in small 
baskets of peat and sphagnum suspended from the roof of an inter¬ 
mediate house. 
WOKK.FOilTHEWEEK.. 
FRUIT FORCING, 
Fines —Suckers or plants which were started at the beginning of 
March will have pushed roots and must not be subjected to more bottom 
heat than 90° at the base of the pots, raising these and placing some 
loose tan about them so as to allow the heat to escape, taking care to 
avoid checks. Preparations should be made for shifting the plants into 
the fruiting pots when they have filled the present ones with roots. 
