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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ May 18, 1893. 
were sent from Battersea Park, where they are described as doing great 
damage both to the deciduous and evergreen (Japanese) species of 
Euonymus. Another species is also attacking the Hawthorns. The 
best remedy is spraying the trees with some insecticide, as—e.y., 6 ozs. 
of Paris green dissolved in 100 gallons of water. 
Aquilegia, var. —Mr. E. J. Low, of Shirenewton, Chepstow, sent 
examples of the dark crimson Columbine “ Koyal Marriage ” without 
the usual spurs ; a not uncommon variety, exhibiting a reversion to the 
presumed ancestral form. 
EXHIBITION AT THE MOSELEY BOTANICAL GARDENS, 
BIRMINGHAM. 
The first of a series of horticultural exhibitions was held here on 
the 10th and 11th inst., and was devoted chiefly to artistic floral work, 
such as wreaths, crosses, epergnes, and baskets of flowers, and a separate 
class for group of floral designs, at the discretion of the exhibitor, in a 
space 9 feet by 4 feet. Messrs. Perkins & Sons, Coventry, won the large 
gold medal for a wonderfully fine display of exquisite artistic work, no 
less than thirty-six objects being staged, including many charming 
shower bouquets of various materials, baskets and other designs. It 
was a grand display, and was much admired. Messrs. Pope & Sons, 
nurserymen, Birmingham, won the second gold medal for also a very 
fine display, and Mr. Thewles, florist, Birmingham, a large silver medal 
for white wedding shower bouquets, consisting of white flowers and 
silvered fronds of Ferns and Grasses, a new process. These were very 
handsome, as were some bridal fans. Messrs. Perkins & Sons were 
first for a wreath, a bride’s bouquet, a bridesmaid’s bouquet, and 
a massive large cross, but were very closely run by Messrs. J. R. Pearson 
and Sons, Chilwell Nurseries, Nottingham, with a very handsome 
arrangement. 
Another class was devoted to groups of cut flowers, any kinds, in a 
space 6 feet by 3 feet, and Messrs. Pope & Sons were first with a fine 
display, and Mr. Clements, gardener to Mrs. Horton, second. 
Some fine groups of plants were arranged in competition, and Messrs. 
Hewitt & Co , nurserymen, staged a fine group of plants, in which were 
masses of A. F. Barron, Voluntd Nationale alba, and Jubilee Pelar¬ 
goniums, also a number of cut hardy flowers. Some wonderfully fine 
Mushrooms were staged by the gardener at Moseley College, so fine 
indeed that a silver medal was awarded to them. 
ROYAL NATIONAL TULIP SOCIETY. 
May 13th. 
The annual Exhibition of this Society was held at the Manchester 
Botanical Gardens, Old Trafford, Manchester, on Saturday last. The 
date originally fixed was the 23rd of May, but the hot forcing weather 
of the last few weeks made it necessary to alter the date to the 13th ; 
and although this date is the earliest date on record for the National 
Tulip Show, yet the blooms of some growers—for instance, of Messrs. 
Horner, Haynes, and Thurstan—was past, and they were unable to 
exhibit. On the other hand, the Wakefield growers wanted the Show to 
be held on the 23rd, as originally fixed, as their Tulips were not in good 
bloom. Still the Show was the best held for several years, and 
all the classes were keenly contested. There were few notable novelties 
shown. Amongst little-known flowers we noted “ Dr. Hutcheon,” a 
magnificent flamed bizarre, raised by the late Mr. Storer. This variety, 
if a good grower, bids fair to challenge Sir Joseph Paxton, whose right 
to be considered the best Tulip grown has been undisputed forty years. 
“Lord Frederick Cavendish,” a Yorkshire flower, is a most welcome and 
valuable addition to the red-feathered bizarre class. “ Bertha ” was a 
first-rate feathered bybloemen, the colour is, however, rather rosy ; and 
Clio, a large flamed darkish rose, was very striking. Many old kinds 
were shown in fine style, and it was rather startling to find in the stand 
of twelve that won the silver cup such veterans as Lord Lilford, Duke 
of Devonshire, Aglaia, and Bienfait. Amongst the usual kinds Sir 
Joseph Paxton, Aglaia, Duchess of Sutherland, Masterpiece, and Talis¬ 
man were in good style ; and Chancellor, often so disappointing, was a 
noble flower. There was a stiff competition for the “cup ” class, nine 
stands of twelve being staged. The Judges were Messrs. Woodhead, of 
Staleybridge ; Keysey, of Gorton ; and the veteran Mr. J. Dicken, of 
Hurst. The following is a list of the awards :— 
Rectified Tulips. 
Class 1.—Twelve dissimilar Tulips, two feathered and two flamed in 
each class. 
First, Mr. W. Kitchen of Marple with flamed bizarres. Sir Joseph 
Paxton and Duke of Devonshire (fine) ; flamed bybloemens. Chancellor 
(excellent) and Adonis ; flamed roses, Clio and an unnamed variety ; 
feathered bizarres. Lord Lilford (rather greasy base) and Masterpiece; 
feathered bybloemens, Violet Amiable (fine) and Ilienfait (perfectly 
pure) ; feathered roses, Minerva (bad shape) and Julia Farnese. 
Second, Mr. S. Barlow, Stakehill, with flamed bizarres. Prince of 
Wales (fine). Lord Stanley (excellent) ; flamed bybloemens. Talisman 
(very good) and Friar Tuck ; flamed roses, Aglaia and Madame St. 
Arnaud ; feathered bizarres. Garibaldi (very fine) and Masterpiece ; 
feathered byblcnmens, William Parkinson (beautiful) and Violet 
Amiable ; feathered roses, Modesty and Madame St. Arnaud. 
Third, Mr. J. W. Bentley, Stakehill, with flamed bizarres. Dr. 
Hutcheon (fine), and Sir Joseph Paxton ; flamed bybloemens, Ashmole’s 
114 and Talisman (very good) ; flamed roses, Annie McGregor and an 
unknown variety ; feathered bizarres, William Wilson (good) and Sir 
Joseph Paxton ; feathered bybloemens. King of the Universe and Friar 
Tuck ; feathered roses. Julia Farnese and Heroine. -oiftgaS 
Fourth, Mr. John H. Wood, Royton, with flamed bizarres, William 
Lea and Sir J. Paxton; flamed bybloemens. Chancellor and Lord 
Denman ; flamed roses, Annie McGregor and Mabel; feathered bizarres, 
Sulphur (fine) and Masterpiece ; feathered bybloemens, Bessie and Violet 
Amiable ; feathered roses. Modesty and Mabel, 
Fifth, Mr. C. W. Needham, Royton, with flamed bizarres. Dr. Hutcheon 
(a grand flower) and Sir J. Paxton ; flamed bybloemens. Duchess of 
Sutherland and Lorenzo; flamed roses, Aglaia and Annie McGregor; 
feathered bizarres, Wm. Wilson (very fine and large) ; feathered 
bybloemens, Elizabeth Pegg and Mrs. Lymbery (poor) ; feathered roses, 
Mrs. Atkin and Modesty. 
Class 2.—Six dissimilar Tulips, one in each class. In this class there 
were twelve competitors. 
First, Mr. J. W. Bentley, with an excellent stand, comprising Sir 
Joseph Paxton (extra good), flamed bizarre ; Lord Frederick Cavendish 
(fine), feathered bizarre; Chancellor (very good), flamed bybloemen ; 
Mabel, flamed rose ; Modesty, feathered rose ; and Elizabeth Pegg (very 
fine), feathered bybloemen. 
Second, Mr. S. Barlow, with Sir J. Paxton, flamed bizarre; Friar 
Tuck, flamed bybloemen ; Annie McGregor, flamed rose ; Mrs. Cooper 
(beautiful), feathered bybloemen ; Sarah Headley, feathered rose; and 
Garibaldi, feathered bizarre. 
Third, Mr, W. Kitchen, with Sir J. Paxton, flamed bizarre ; Duchess 
of Sutherland, flamed bybloemen ; Triomphe Royale, flamed rose ; Lord 
Lilford, feathered bizarre ; Violet Amiable, feathered bybloemen ; and 
Mabel, feathered rose. 
Fourth, Mr. J. Jones, Denton, with Sir J, Paxton, flamed bizarre; 
Lord Denman, flamed bybloemen ; Mabel, flamed rose ; Sir Joseph 
Paxton, feathered bizarre ; Modesty, feathered rose ; and Bertha (a 
beautiful flower), feathered bybloemen. 
Fifth, Mr. W. Dymock of Stockport. Sixth, Mr. J. H. Wood. 
Seventh, Mr. C, W. Needham. Eighth, Mr. A. Moorhouse, Wakefield. 
Class 3.—Six dissimilar Tulips, one feathered and one flamed in each 
class (for small growers only). 
First, Mr. H. Gill, Leeds, with Sir J. Paxton, flamed bizarre ; Mabel, 
flamed rose ; Bessie, flamed bybloemen ; Lord Frederick Cavendish, 
feathered bizarre; Mrs. Gill, feathered bybloemen ; and Heroine, 
feathered rose. 
Second, Mr. John Hayes, Bedford Leigh, with Sir J. Paxton, flamed 
bizarre; Chancellor, flamed bybloemen; an unknown flamed rose; 
Sir Joseph Paxton, feathered bizarre ; Violette Amiable, feathered 
bybloemen ; and Industry, feathered rose. 
Class 4.—Three feathered Tulips. First, Mr. J. W. Bentley, with 
Guido, Rosetta, and Masterpiece, Second, Mr. J. H. Wood, with Bessie, 
Annie McGregor, and W. Wilson. Third, Mr. W. Kitchen, with Violet 
Amiable, Compte de Vergennes, and King. Fourth, Mr. C. W. Needham, 
with Carbuncle, Mabel, and Magnum. Fifth, Mr. J. Jones. Sixth, 
Mr. Moorhouse. 
Class 5.—Three flamed Tulips. First, Mr. W. Kitchen, with Lord 
Denman, Clio, and Willison’s King. Second, Mr. J. H, Wood, with 
Lord Denman, Mabel, and Sir J. Paxton. Third, Mr. J. Hague, Stockport, 
with Norval, Triomphe Royale, and Sir J. Paxton. Fourth, Mr. S. 
Barlow, with Martin’s 101, Mabel, and Masterpiece. Fifth, Mr. W. 
Prescott. Sixth, Mr. J. W. Bentley. 
Class 6.—Two Tulips one feathered and one flamed of any class. 
For maiden growers only. First, Mr. H. Gill, with Sir Joseph Paxton 
and Masterpiece. Second, Dr. W. Pegge (Beeston, Notts), with Elizabeth 
Pegg and Sir J. Paxton. Third, Messrs. Stuart & Mein, Kelso, with 
Carbuncle and Masterpeice, 
Class 7.—Two Tulips, one feathered and one flamed of any class. 
First, Mr. H. Gill, with Sir J. Paxton flamed, and Masterpiece feathered. 
Second, Mr. W. Dymock, with Sir J. Paxton flamed, and King of the 
Universe feathered. Third, Mr. S. Barlow, with Dr. Hardy flamed, and 
Sir S, Romilly feathered. Fourth, Mr. W. Kitchen, with Prince of 
Morocco flamed, and Violet Amiable feathered. Fifth, Mr. J. H. Wood. 
Sixth, Mr. W. Prescott. 
Class 8.—Single blooms. Feathered bizarres.—First, Mr. Moorhouse, 
with John Ratcliffe ; second, Mr. Jones, with Sir J. Paxton ; third, 
Mr. Moorhouse, with Masterpiece; fourth, Mr. Bentley, with Wm. 
Annibal ; fifth, Mr. Kitchen, with Sulphur ; sixth, Mr. Barlow, with 
Hepworth’s 34/64 seedling; seventh, Mr. Bentley, with Lord Stanley; 
eighth, Mr. Barlow, with Richard Yates ; ninth, Mr. Barlow, with 
General Grant; tenth, Mr. Wood, with Emperor Nicholas. 
Feathered roses.—First, Mr. Bentley, with Julia Farnese ; second, 
Mr. Moorhouse, with Mrs. Lea ; third, Mr, Barlow, with Annie 
McGregor ; fourth, Mr. Kitchen, with Alice ; fifth, Messrs. Stuart and 
Mein, with Sarah Headley ; sixth, Mr. Kitchen, with Modesty; seventh, 
Messrs. Stuart & Mein, with Mrs. Atkin ; eighth, Mr. Kitchen, with 
Compte de Vergennes ; ninth, Mr, Kitchen, with Clio; tenth, Mr. 
Barlow, with Owl. 
Feathered bybloemens.—First, Mr. Barlow, with Violet Amiable ; 
second, Mr. Bentley, with Bessie; third, Mr. Barlow, with Adonis ; 
fourth, Mr. Jones, with Bertha ; fifth, Mr. Kitchen, with Violet 
Amiable ; sixth, Mr. Kitchen, with Bienfait ; seventh, Mr. Bentley, 
with Bacchus ; eighth, Mr. Barlow, with Wm. Parkinson ; ninth, Mr* 
Dymock, v/ith John Hart; tenth, Mr. Dymock, with King of the 
Universe, 
