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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ June 8, 1893. 
was awarded. Mr. Martin R. Smith, Hayes Common, sent blooms of Carna¬ 
tion Sir Charles Freemantle, for which an award of merit was adjudged. 
Blooms of Richardia aurata were sent by Mons. J. B. Deleuil, Sainte 
Anne, Marseilles, and an award of merit was accorded. A description 
of the spathes will be found elsewhere. Messrs. W. Balchin & Sons, 
Church Road, Brighton, sent flowers of their showy Pyrethrum Jubilee, 
and Mr. W. Smith, Basing Park, Alton, had a flower of Lilium japonicum 
rubrum, Mr, G. Prince. Oxford, sent boxes of cut Roses, comprising 
charming blooms of Gustave Regis, Clara Watson, Prince cf Wales, Miss 
Ethel Brownlow, Catherine Mermet, and other choice Tea-scented kinds 
(silver medal). Mr. C. T. Druery, Fernholme, Forest Gate, had a 
picture of “ A British Fernery,” and a plant of Athyrium filix- 
foemina var. congesto-cristatum, which was found growing wild in 
Ireland last year. 
Mr. R. Dean, Ealing, exhibited a number of new border Pinks in 
variety, and the strain was commended. Mr. C. Turner, Royal Nurseries, 
Slough, sent a box of laced Pinks, and an award of merit was given for 
Empress of India, a charming variety. This is described elsewhere. 
Mr. G. Fry, Lewisham, secured an award of merit for Carnation Annie 
Sanders, a fine variety. Mr. A. McMillan, Trinity Cottage, Edinburgh, 
sent a dozen Chrysanthemum blooms of good size. Mrs. Irving Clarke, 
Mdlle. Lacroix, G. Wermig, and W. Coles were the best, but the flowers 
looked out of season. Messrs. Dobbie & Co., Rothesay, had Sweet 
Williams (cultural commendation) and a number of Viola blooms. 
Mr. Anthony Waterer, Knap Hill Nursery, Woking, showed two 
boxes of hardy Rhododendrons and a box of late flowering scented 
Azaleas, which comprised a very charming exhibit (silver Banksian 
medal). For twelve hardy Rhododendrons Mr. Wythes, gardener to the 
Duke of Northumberland, Syon Hou.se, Brentford, the only competitor, 
was awarded the first prize. Messrs. E. D. Shuttleworth «fe Co., Peckham 
Eye, and Fleet, Hants, arranged a beautiful group of herbaceous plants, 
prominent amongst which were Iceland Poppies, Violas, Lychnis viscaria 
splendens plena, Agrostemma hybrida, and a small collection of Roses 
(bronze medal). The same firm also staged an attractive collection of flower¬ 
ing and foliage plants, including Ferns, Crotons, Dracrenas, Orchids, and 
Liliums. A small group of Begonias was shown by Messrs. J. Laing and 
Son, Forest Hill, and formed one of the best features of the Show. The 
best varieties were Bicolor, Alfred de Rothschild, Duke of Fife, Crimson 
Fringe, Virgin Queen, Lydia, Countess of Dudley, Ernest Cook, and 
Orange King. Awards of merit were adjudged for three varieties 
which are described elsewhere. Mr. J. Hudson, gardener to Messrs, de 
Rothschild, Gunnersbury House, Acton, staged a box of Ixora Westi,and 
also one of 1. Prince of Orange. Mr. J. Perry, gardener to J. C. Tasker, 
Esq., Middleton Hall, Brentwood, exhibited Cannas and Roses. Amongst 
the best of the former were Francisca Kruger, Honorable Edith Gifford, 
Wm. Allan Richardson, and Madame Lambard. The Cannas, which 
were very beautiful, comprised Paul Bruant, Frangois Corbin, Madame 
Crozy, Admiral Corbet, Antoine Chantier, and Victor Hugo (silver 
Banksian medal). 
Orchid Committee.— Present: H. J. Veitch, Esq. (in the chair) ; 
Dr. Masters, Messrs. J. O’Brien, De B. Crawshay, H. M. Pollet, 
Edward Handley, J. Douglas, E. Hill, T. B. Haywood, and 
S. Courtauld. 
As already mentioned Orchids were not extensively represented. 
Messrs. W. L. Lewis & Co., Southgate, N., sent a small, well arranged 
group. Cattleya Mendelli, C. Mossise, Leelia purpurata, Thunia 
Marshalliana, Oncidium ampliatum majus, and the pretty Cypripedium 
porphyreum were noticeable in this contribution. Messrs. Hugh Low 
and Co., Clapton, also sent a collection of Orchids, tastefully arranged, 
and for which a silver Flora medal was recommended. Ccttleya 
Mendelli and C. Mossim in variety were conspicuous in this group, as 
also was a plant of C. gigas. Other noticeable plants were Cypri¬ 
pedium volonteanum, C. Veitchi, Disa grandiflora, and Cattleya Schil- 
leriana Regnelli, a pretty form (silver Banksian medal). T. Statter, 
Esq., Stand Hall, Manchester (gardener, Mr. Robert Johnson), sent a 
collection of cut Orchids, comprising remarkably fine spikes of Cattleya 
gigas delicata. C. gigas. Stand Hall var. (very fine), Lmlia purpurata 
gigantea, and Lrelia grandis tenebrosa, Stand Hall var. 
Captain Hinks, Terrace House, Richmond, Yorks, sent a small plant 
of Masdevallia Veitchiano-Bstradre, a little orange coloured flower. 
Messrs. F. Sander & Co., St. Albans, had a small collection, including 
Lselia Oweniana (L. Dayana x L. xanthina), Cypripedium macro- 
chilum, Batemannia Burti, and Dendrobium hercoglossum. Messrs. 
F. Sander & Co. were awarded a silver-gilt medal for the best seedling 
Orchid notexhibitedpreviousto January, 1893. This was a splendid hybrid 
named Ltelia hybrida Maynardi, which attracted much attention. It 
is the result of a cross between Lrelia pumila Dayana and Cattleya 
dolosa. The sepals and petals are rosy purple with darker veins ; the 
lip is a rich purplish maroon, the centre being lighter. A. H. Smee, 
Esq., The Grange, Wallington (gardener, Mr. G. W. Cummins), had a 
box of cut Lrelias and Cattleyas (silver Banksian medal). There were 
some very good forms amongst these, the best being Cattleya Mendelli 
Hackbridgensis, C. Mossiae Wageneri, and C. Mossim (Mrs. Smee’s variety). 
A plant of Lycaste Deppei viridis, full of flower, was also shown by 
Mr. Smee. 
Certificates and Awards of Merit. 
AUes orientals aurea (J. Veitch & Sons).—This is a graceful Conifer 
of neat growth. The young shoots are of a pleasing yellow, which 
enhances the value of this Abies considerably (first-class certificate). 
Segonia Erncut Cook (J. Laing & Sons).— A splendid double variety, 
the flowers being full and of a rich crimson shade (award of merit). 
Begonia gigantea (J. Laing & Sons).—A double variety with well- 
formed flowers of a pale salmon pink tint (award of merit). 
Begonia Richard Bean (J. Laing & Sons).—A beautiful double 
flower of a bright orange scarlet colour (award of merit). 
Carnation Annie Sanders (G. Fry).—This is a charming variety with 
bright cerise coloured flowers of excellent form (award of merit). 
Carnation Sir Charles Freemantle (Martin R. Smith, Esq.).—A very 
fine bright coloured seedling Malmaison Carnation. The flowers are 
full, and of a brilliant red colour (award of merit). 
Gladiolus delicatissima superhissima (Hubert & Mauger). — A 
pretty form, useful for decorative purposes. The flowers are medium¬ 
sized, white, the centre of each petal being blotched with bright crimson 
(award of merit). 
Iris Lorteti (C. G. Van Tubergen, jun.).—This is a very distinct 
species. The flowers are large, the falls being dark grey covered with 
minute brown spots. The standards are whitish tinted rosy purple, 
dark veins (first-class certificate). 
Pcpony Jeanne d'Arc (G. Paul & Son).—A charming double variety 
with flowers of a large size. The outer petals are tinted rose, the centre 
being cream (award of merit). 
PcBony Marie Lemoine (G. Paul & Son).—A large double flower of 
chaste appearance. The lower petals are blush, the centre ones white 
W'ith a cream base (aw'ard of merit). 
PcEony Mons. Boucharlet (G. Paul & Son).—A very full flower with 
bright pink petals, lighter coloured margins (award of merit). 
Pinh Empress of India (C. Turner).—A pretty laced variety, the 
flowers being of good form, and the rich rosy purplish markings well 
defined (award of merit) 
Richardia aurata (J. B. Deleuil).—The spathes of this Richardia 
are pale yellow with a dark blotch at the base of the throat (award of 
merit). 
Sweet Briar Matilda Marchment (Lord Penzance). — A charming 
variety, with pale pink flowers and light centre (award of merit). 
Sweet Briar Minna (Lord Penzance).—The flowers of this variety 
are large and of a delightful rosy pink shade (award of merit). 
The Lecture. 
At the usual afternoon meeting at the Drill Hall on Tuesday, a 
very interesting and instructive paper on “ Hardy Rhododendrons and 
Azaleas,” was read by Sir John D. T. Llewelyn, Bart. Mr. Bennett Poe 
occupied the chair. The essay was admirably illustrated with two boxes 
of Rhododendrons and one of Azaleas sent by Mr. Anthony Waterer, 
and also by some photographs of plants which are growing in the gardens 
of Lord Swansea, near the town of that name. 
The essayist briefly reviewed the early history of the Rhododendron, 
saying to what countries they were indigenous and where the most 
common and earliest known species were found, Asia Minor giving us 
the old R. ponticum, for example. Winter frosts, it was remarked, were 
not detrimental to the plants, but these during the months of April, May, 
and June, which often proved so disastrous to the Rhododendron in this 
country. The growths at that period of the year were, he said, in a suc¬ 
culent state, and were thus peculiarly susceptible to the frost. It was 
the Himalayan species that the essayist dealt with at greatest length, aa 
affording such a diversity of colours in the blooms during the spring 
months and such fine foliage in the winter. Many of the species were 
not hardy, but if seeds which had been gathered from species growing 
at an elevation of 9000 feet above the sea were sown, the plants would 
most probably prove to be peifectly hardy when raised in this country. 
As an example of this reference was made to the magnificent collection 
of Lord Swansea, almost the whole of the plants having been raised 
from seeds sent direct from India. 
An instance of the hardiness was given, R. Thomsoni being the 
example, which, after having set its bloom buds, was subjected to three 
weeks’ continuous frost, and was not touched. On the contrary, on the 
day immediately succeeding that on which the frost ceased the buds 
commenced to gradually expand, and produced perfect pips and fine 
trusses. It was a fallacy, now almost entirely removed, to think that 
it was essential that the soil should be of a peaty nature to grow 
Rhododendrons to perfection, for they would thrive in any fairly moist 
loam, with the exception of one which contained lime, this acting as 
a poison on them ; neither would they grow well in a dry clayey soil. 
In such a mould it would be advantageous to fork in some dead 
bracken, which had a very good effect on the plants. Referring to the 
natural habit of the Rhododendron to hang down its branches to afford 
protection to the roots, the essayist pointed out how easy this rendered 
the process of layering the shoots. 
In briefly referring to the Azalea Sir John Llewelyn said it was no 
longer looked upon by botanists as a distinct genus from the Rhodo¬ 
dendron, but was now very generally classed with it. The old species 
of our gardens was A. pontica and what were commonly called the 
Ghent varieties, which though small in the pip were most useful when 
their sweetness and hardiness were taken into consideration. The 
varieties of A. indica were not perfectly hardy, though A. indica alba 
sometimes bloomed profusely in the open ground in favourable positions 
and in a propitious season. Brief reference was made to A. mollis, 
which though quite hardy was mostly seen in pots as it had proved so 
useful for forcing purposes. 
An interesting discussion followed the paper, the question of the 
benefits of cow manure as a mulch for Rhododendrons being raised, 
and the essayist’s opinion asked thereon, but as the lecturer had not 
