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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ April 27, 1893. 
Mr. J. Smith was second with good plants, Souvenir de Prince Albert 
and Due de Nassau being the best. 
For the best three Orchids the competition was better than it has 
been at Newcastle before. Six exhibits were staged. Mr. J. Wood, 
gardener to E. Hopper, Esq., Morpeth, was first with Dandrobium 
densifloram (eight spikes), and Dandrobium Dalhousianum (ten spikes), 
and Cymbidium Lowianum with thirty flowers. Mr. Tbos. Wheeler, 
gardener to 0. Mitchell, Esq., Jesmond Towers, was second with 
Dendrobium nobile 2 feet across and Dendrobium thyrsiflorum, and 
Cymbidium eburneum picta, the latter a well grown plant, the foliage 
faultless, and bearing eleven flowers ; the back of the petal was slightly 
flaked with rose. This plant was very much admired by Orchid 
connoisseurs. Mr. J. Smith was first with Palms, Kentia Fosteriana. 
Dielytra spectabilis was fresh and highly coloured. Dautzias were 
also fine. Mr. J. Pun ton, gardener to T. Hodgkin, Esq., Benwell Dane, 
was first. In Genistas Mr. T. Park, 29, North Terrace, Newcastle, was 
first; and Mr. J. Charlton, gardener to N. A. Kitson, Esq., Jesmond 
Gardens, was first for six Spiraeas. Cinerarias were superb, the flowers 
large, well shaped, and defined in colour. Mr. G. McDougall, gardener 
to Howard Pease, Esq., Arcot Hall, Dudley, was awarded the first prize, 
Mr. T. Wheeler was first with Cyclamens; and Mr. W. E. Armstrong, 
nurseryman, Newcastle, first for Lily of the Valley, and also first for 
six fine plants of Keen’s Seedling Strawberry. 
The table plants were keenly competed for, Mr. J. McIntyre being 
placed with plan's an equal height and thickness. Croton Tortilla, 
Aralia Veitchi, Cocos Weddelliana, Dracaena superba, and Pandanus 
Veitchi, and all draped with Panicum variegatum; Mr. J. Morris 
second ; and the third prize collection, shown by Mr. T. Wheeler, con¬ 
tained the new Dracaena Mrs. Laird in good colour. 
Auriculas have in recent years formed an important feature of this 
Exhibition, and there are now many growers in the north devoting their 
leisure hours to the cultivation of this interesting spring flower. For 
twelve Auriculas not less than nine varieties, Alpines excluded, Mr. E. 
Patterson, gardener to Mrs. Backhouse, Ashburne, Sunderland, was first, 
as has been the case since he commenced to exhibit at this Exhibition. 
Mr. Dodwell eight pips. Black Bess seven pips, Heatherbell, George 
Lightbody, Acme, and George Eudd were amongst the best of his flowers. 
Mr. T. E. Hay, Killingworth, was second ; Trail’s Beauty, Acme, George 
Lightbody were the best flowers of this old Auricula exhibitor. For 
six Auriculas and four Mr. T. Patterson was also first, and likewise for 
one green edged, one grey edged, white edged and self, he secured the 
same position. The Alpines were very good, the Fancy ones a fortnight 
earlier would have even been better, as the hot, strong sun has told upon 
them for colour. For twelve Alpine Auriculas, Mr. G. Lee, gardener 
to H. B. Watson, Esq., Millfield House, Newcastle, was first. 
For one Alpine Auricula Mr. J. E. Hay was first, and for one 
Auricula seedling, equal to those in commerce, Messrs. J. Thompson 
and Son, Newcastle, were first. Gold laced Polyanthuses were well 
shown, Mr. J. Ellison being first with Buck’s William IV., Formosa, 
Favourite. Mr. E. Willis, Albion Eow, Shankhouse, was second ; and 
Mr. J. Cawthorne third. For a gold laced Polyanthus and for a seed¬ 
ling equal to those in commerce Mr. J. Ellison was also first. 
With twenty-four Hyacinths there were five competitors. Mr. 
W. J. Watson, nurseryman, Fenham, Newcastle, was first. Owing to 
the season the Hyacinths were not so good as on former occasions, 
although creditable examples of skill were staged. For twelve Hyacinths, 
J. Hood & Co., florists. West Parade, Newcastle, were first, showing 
eood blooms. Mr. W. J. Watson was second. Mr. G. McDougal was 
first for nine pots of single Tulips, and also first for six pots of doable 
Tulips. For six pots of Polyanthus Narcissus Mr. W. J. Watson was 
first, and Mr. T. Wheeler second. For six pots of Daffodils Mr. 
T. Wheeler was first. 
For cut Camellias Mr. Wm. Blackwood was first. For twelve Ehodo- 
dendron bunches Mr. J. Wood, Morpeth, was first ; Mr. Blackwood 
also scoring for Azaleas. Eoses made a splendid show, Mardchal Niel, 
shown by Mr. A. J. Badenoch, Ponteland, securing the first prize. 
Pansies were also an interesting exhibition, considering the season. 
Seven collections of Show Pansies were staged, and eight of Fancy, 
Messrs. T. Oliphant and J. Gardner being the respective winners. 
Drawing-room epergnes were, as usual, numerous, and strongly com¬ 
peted for. Five were staged, all possessing commendable merit. Mr. 
G. Webster, Sunderland, was first; the arrangement was very perfect, 
the upper tiers were light and the base not too large. Mr. T. Pattison 
was second with an epergne where Cattleyas played the important part. 
Messrs. Perkins & Sons, Coventry, were first for bridal bouquets, and 
also for a hand bouquet containing the usual flowers. No less than 
fifteen ladies’ sprays were staged, Mr. J. McDougall winning with an 
arrangement of dark Eoses, probably Sultan of Zanzibar, and Adiantum 
gracillimum, Mr. Dougall is a new exhibitor and a young man, and his 
exhibit in every respect did him credit. The second prize exhibit, 
by Mr. F. Edmondson, was very good, and contained Odontoglossum 
grande and other choice Orchids. No less than twenty-five buttonholes 
were staged. Mr. T. Pattison was first with Odontoglossum grande and 
Euphorbia splendens, all neatly backed up with Adiantum gracillimum. 
The B Division was open to all, nurserymen excepted. Messrs. J. 
Mcliityre, J. Smith, Geo. Corbett, J. Puuton had winning Azaleas, 
Acacias, Dielytra spectabilis, Dautzia, and Spirmas in the order named. 
For six Cinerarias Mr. T. Wheeler was first, and for Primula sinensis 
Mr. Larke was first. Bulbs in this class were very good, Mr. G. 
McDougall winning the twelve Hyacinths, which were excellent, in¬ 
cluded La Grandesse, Koh-i-noor, Mont Blanc, and Giganteus. The former 
exhibitor was also first for six pots of single Tulips, three in each pot, 
and also first for double Tulips. 
Cut flowers and table decorations were an important feature of this 
class, and quite equal to those in the open class for nurserymen. Seven 
drawing-room epergnes were exhibited. Mr. J. Battensby, Swallwell, 
was first with the usual flowers used, the upper and second tiers of the 
Marsh stand, but the base rather heavy in comparison. Miss Edmondson 
and Miss Oliphant were second and third each. 
Hand bouquets were also well shown. Amongst six staged Mrs. J. 
Jennings was first; only white and dark Eoses, Lily of the Valley, with 
Maidenhair Fern were used. This caught the eyes of the Judges, and had 
a most pleasing effect, although more valuable flowers were in many of 
the others. 
Some fine stands of spring blooming plants were shown by Messrs. 
John Hood & Co., Elswick Eoad, Newcastle, and Mr. H. H. Hillar, 
florist, Darlington ; Messrs. W. Flynn & Co., 3, Stockton Eoad, Sunder¬ 
land, stands of seeds ; and Mr. W. E. Armstrong, Benwell. 
The arrangements for the Show by the Committee were excellent. 
The staging was done by Mr. J. Hood, jun., of Elswick Eoad, Newcastle, 
who carried his work out in a very able and practical way ; this 
work was hitherto done by the Committee, but the above arrange¬ 
ment has been found to answer much better. The late Secretary since 
entering the Newcastle Council has retired and is succeeded by his 
nephew, Mr. J. G. Gillespie, B.A., LL.D., and must have been most 
gratifying to him the success that has attended the first exhibition he has 
supervised. 
KOYAL BOTANIC SOCIETY. 
April 26th. 
The second spring Show of the Eoyal Botanic Society was held in 
the gardens at Eegent’s Park on the above date. Beautiful weather 
prevailed, and the Exhibition was of a bright and diversified character. 
The competitive classes were well filled, and there were some fine 
miscellaneous exhibits. Eoses, as are reported below, were well repre¬ 
sented, and in consequence much admired by the numerous visitors. 
The same may be said of hardy plants, and the groups of flowering and 
foliage plants, the latter forming quite a feature in the Exhibition. 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Eoyal Exotic Nursery, Chelsea, had a 
splendid group of flowering shrubs and miscellaneous plants. This 
comprised Azaleas in variety, Cystisus Scoparius Andreanus, Acers, 
Wistaria sinensis alba, Andromeda speciosa cassinefolia, Liliums, and 
Spiraeas (large silver medal). Messrs. Veitch also had a box of Strepto- 
carpus, a pan of Vriesia Mcrreni, and Strobilanthes Dyerianus. Messrs. 
W. Cutbush & Sons, Highgate, sent plants of Little Gem Calla, Lesche- 
naultias, and Abutilon Souvenir de Bonn. Messrs. J. Laing & Sons, 
Forest Hill, S.E., staged a magnificent group of flowering and foliage- 
plants, including a new Caladium named Ibis Eouge, and Louis Van 
Houtte, and Calla aurata (silver medal). Messrs. J. Peed & Sons also 
sent a well arranged group of stove and greenhouse plants tastefully 
arranged (silver medal). These groups were arranged in the corridor, 
and being in such a conspicuous position, naturally attracted attention. 
Eoses were splendidly shown by Messrs. W. Paul & Sons, Waltham 
Cross, the plants being excellently flowered. Half a dozen boxes of 
cut blooms were also sent by this firm, the flowers being fresh and 
delightfully fragrant. The Tea Eose Corinna was most conspicuous in 
this exhibit (large silver medal). Messrs. G. Paul & Sons, Cheshunt, 
likewise had Eoses and a new dwarf Canna named Primrose (small 
silver medal). Messrs. Hugh Low & Co., Clapton, were represented by 
a group of hardwooded plants (silver medal) ; and Messrs. J. James and 
Sons, Slough, sent well-flowered Calceolarias (small silver medal). Mr. 
T. S. Ware, Hale Farm Nurseries, Tottenham, had a grand group of 
single and double Begonias in pots (silver medal). Mr. Ware also had 
some yellow Carnations named Pride of Britain, Tree Pmonies, and other 
border flowers (small silver medal). Mr. A. Knowles, Horsell Nursery, 
plants of Daphne cneorum majus (bronze medal). This is a very dwarf 
growing form with small pink flowers very sweetly scented. 
Mr. G. Perry, gardener to J. C. Tasker, Esq., Brentwood, had a 
group of pot Eoses and Cannas, all well flowered (silver medal). 
Messrs. H. Lane & Sons sent the Azaleas which were shown at the 
Drill Hill (bronze medal). Mr. J. Pike, South Acton, a small group 
of Carnation Uriah Pike. Messrs. Peter Barr & Sons, Long Ditton, 
staged a collection of Narcissi and hardy cut flowers (large bronze 
medal), and a number of mixed Tulips (bronze medal). Mr. J. Walker, 
Thame, had Marechal Nicl blooms and Zonal Pelargoniums (bronze 
medal). The Eoses were richly coloured, and the Pelargoniums were 
exceedingly bright. 
Messrs. G. Paul & Sons were first for six pot Eoses, showing grand 
plants of Alphonse Soupert, Violette Bouyer, Baron N. de Eothschild, 
Celine Forestier, Franpois Levet, and Heinrich Schultheis. Mr. W. 
Eumsey, Waltham Cross, was second, who also had a grand collection 
of Eoses in the miscellaneous classes (silver medal). Mr. E. Scott, 
gardener to Miss Foster, The Holme, Eegent’s Park, secured first prize 
for six Clivias, the same exhibitor being also first for six Dielytra 
spectabilis. Mr. J. Douglas was first with twelve Amaryllises and nine 
Cinerarias. Mr. T. S. Ware was awarded first prize for twelve Begonias 
and twelve pans of Primula Sieboldi, and fo a collection of herbaceous 
plants. The Primulas made a rich display, the plants being covered 
with blooms of various shades, and the hardy plants made a most 
interesting feature. 
Mr. Scott secured first prize for twelve greenhou.e Azaleas, showing 
