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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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Mr. A. Bell, gardener to S. Bennett, Esq., in class 11 exhibited some 
good blooms of Allamanda grandiflora, Lmlia purpurata, Dendrobium 
Dalhouseanum, and Odontoglossum vexillarium. Mr. G. Barry was 
second, and Mr. J. Bowles third. 
The outdoor flowers were fiesb and well staged, the first going to 
Mr. Wright, whose stand contained some good Delphiniums and Rhodo¬ 
dendrons. Mr. J. Bowles was second. 
The table decorations were rather limited, as only Pansies, Fern, and 
moss were allowed, the first falling to W. Bell with a very tastefully 
arranged centre stand, and the second to Miss Bowles. 
In the unavoidable absence of Mr. Whitehead, the Hon. Sec., Mr. 
W. Bell, Hon. Sec. Chrysanthemum Society, undertook the management. 
LONDON PANSY AND YIOLET SOCIETY. 
June Gth. 
The first Exhibition of this recently formed Society was held at the 
Drill Hall, in connection with the meeting of the Royal Horticultural 
Society, on the above date. Notwithstanding the prolonged drought 
the flowers on the whole were exceedingly good, and the Executive 
Committee may be congratulated upon their first attempt to popularise 
the Pansy in the south. This doubtless will be done if the Society 
continues its work, and holds a series of annual exhibitions such as 
the one now reported. An expert Scotch grower expressed his opinion 
that it was the best Pansy show ever held out of Scotland. 
Open Classes. 
Messrs. Dobbie & Co., Rothesay, were awarded the first prize in the 
class for trade exhibits of Violas and Pansies. This collection, which 
was a very beautiful one, comprised amongst the Violas Duchess of Fife, 
Royalty, Mrs. Hay, Bullion, Lucy Ashton, Crimson King, Tory, Peter 
Barr, Dorothy Tennant, Archie Grant, Favourite, Annie King, Ariel, 
Countess of Kintore, W. Niel, Prince of Orange, White Duchess, Sheila, 
Countess of Hopetoun, and several fine seedlings. The Pansies were 
grand, the blooms being very substantial, ana the colours varied. 
Messrs. Wm. Paul k, Son, florists. Bridge of Weir, N.B., were accorded 
the second prize for a very meritorious collection. Prominent amongst 
the Violas in this exhibit were Blue Cloud, Lady Amory, Champion, 
Ada Adair, Bullion, Columbine, Countess of Kintore, Lord Elcho, and 
Countess of Hopetoun. The Pansies staged in this stand were very fine. 
The third prize went to Mr. Andrew Irvine, Kyles of Bute, N.B., who 
staged a good selection. Messrs. Dicksons & Co., Waterloo Place, 
Edinburgh, competed in this class. 
Mr. J. Smellie, Busby, N.B., was deservedly awarded the first prize 
in the class for forty-eight Fancy Pansies in distinct varieties. The 
stand comprised David Rennie, Mrs. D. Johnstone, J. Taylor, James 
Watson, Tom Thumb, Lord Hamilton, Henry Irving, J. Coutts, May 
R. S. Cocker, C. B. Renshaw, Mrs. Train, Mrs. William Watson, Maggie 
A. Scott, Jeannie Pa'^erson, Mrs. R. Niven, Seedling, James S. Irvine, 
Mrs. F. A. McGill, Maggie Watson, Robert Jamieson, Alex. Niveson, 
George Anderson, Archie Buchanan, James Simkins, Annie Ro.ss, Maggie 
McPhail, Mrs. Dalian, A. H. Murray, Mrs. J. Downie, Jeannie P. Tait, 
William Watson, Marmion, J. Allen, James Campbell, Miss Aber¬ 
crombie, Agnes JIabel, Mrs. C. E. Scarce, Mrs. J. Currie, Thos. Gardner, 
Helen Christie, Mrs. R. Thompson, Mrs. G. P. Addie, Donald Morrison, 
Alex. Smellie, Jno. Bolton, Helen McGregor, Alex. Smith, and William 
B. Smellie. Mr. Alex. Bailey, jun., Silksworth Lane, Sunderland, was 
accorded the second prize for a very creditable exhibit; Mr. Alexander 
Lister, Rothesay, N.B., being third. 
In the class for twenty-four Fancy Pansies, distinct, Mr. J. Smellie 
was again first. His stand included D. Rennie, Mrs. D. Johnstone, Lord 
Hamilton, Mrs. D. Allan, Maggie McPhail, C. B. Renshaw, Wm. Watson, 
Jas. S. Irvine, A. H. Murray, C. N. Johnstone, Mrs. R. Thompson, 
Thos. Gardner, Emmeline, Mrs. W. Watson, Mrs. J. Ritchie, Jeannie Tait, 
Mrs. Carnegie, Jas. Camploell, Mary Lawrence, Mrs. R. Niven, Miss Pater¬ 
son, and some seedlings. Mr. A. Lister was second, and Mr. Matthew 
Campbell, Blantyre, N.B., third. For twelve distinct varieties of Fancy 
Pansies Mr. J. Smellie was first with a very fine exhibit, including 
Jno. Allen, Mrs. Wm. Watson, Mrs. D. Johnstone, Maggie McPhail, Lord 
Hamilton, Jas. Simkins, Mrs. R. Thompson, D. Rennie, Mrs. A. Irvine, 
Mrs. F. A. McGill, and Mrs. W. S. Young ; the second and third prizes 
being awarded to Mr. A. Lister and Mr. A. Bailey, jun., in the order 
named. 
Mr. A. Lister gained the first prize for twelve Fancy Pansies, one 
variety, staging Tom Travis in grand form. Mr. M. Campbell was 
second with Lord Hamilton, and Mr. A. Bailey, jun., third with David 
Rennie. There were five competitors in this class. For twelve un¬ 
named seedlings. Fancy Pansies, Mr. Lister was also awarded first prize 
for a meritorious exhibit, Mr. Smellie being second, and Mr. Irvine 
third. 
In the class for twelve Show Pansies, distinct, Mr. J. Smellie was 
first, staging fine examples of P. C. D. Boswell, Mrs. Brown, Dr. Inch, 
G. C. Gordon, Mis. J. Hunter, Mary Camphell, Minnie Irvine, Harry 
Paul, J. Barrowman, and Miss E. Bolton. Mr. A. Lister was second, 
and Mr. M. Campbell third. The special prize offered by Mr. W. 
Sydenham, Birmingham, for six Pansies in three varieties, was awarded 
to Mr. J. Smellie with Tamworth Hero, Emmeline, and Tam worth Gem. 
Mr. Campbell gained the prize for the best Fancy Pansy in the open 
classes, staging Lord Hamilton in magnificent form. 
For twenty-four sprays of Violas the first prize was awarded to 
Mr. J. Nicholson, Sewardstone. His stand, which was a most charming 
one, included Gold Flake, Rose of Morn, Dawn of Day, Peter Barr, 
Skylark, The Mearns, Countess of Hopetoun, Lady Dinah, Lord Elcho, 
Doris, Tory, Lord Polwarth, Countess of Kintore, Champion, Duchess 
of Fife, Daldowie, Wm. Niel, Lilias, Archie Grant, Virginalis, Wm. 
Bellamy, Clarinda, and two seedlings ; Mr. Bailey being second with 
a creditable stand. In the class for twelve sprays of Violas, in distinct 
varieties, Mr. J. Smellie was first, staging Stanley, Wonder, York and 
Lancaster, Lady Dundonald, Dorothy Tennant, Mrs. H. Bellamy, Lucy 
Ashton, Peter Barr, Mrs. Frater, and seedlings. Mr. A. J. Rowberry, 
South Woodford, was second, and Mr. Bailey, jun., third. For six sprays 
of rayless Violas Mr. Geo. McLeod, Chingford, was awarded the first prize 
for a fine exhibit, which included Rose Queen, Sylvia, Blush Queen, 
Violetta, Geo. McLeod, and Sylvia’s Rival. 
Amateurs’ Classes. 
Mr. Pether, Walthamstow, was awarded second prize for twenty-four 
Fancy Pansies. The best blooms were G. Anderson, Constance, John 
Bryce, Neil Galliad, and A. Buchanan. Mr. A. McWilton, Leytonstone, 
was awarded first for twelve Fancy Pansies, one variety, showing good 
blooms of Neil Mackay. Mr. A. J. Rowberry, South Woodford, was 
placed first for six Fancy Pansies. The best Pansy in this section was a 
fine bloom of Tom Travis, shown by Mr. Rowberry. Mr. H. A. Needs 
was second in this class, and Mr. Bruce Cook, Chingford v/as third. 
Mr. H. A. Needs, Woking, was first with twelve sprays of Violas, 
Mr. A. J. Rowberry second, and Mr. E. J. Pether third. 
Mr. Rowherry won the first special prize offered by Messrs. Dobbie 
and Co., Rothesay, N.B,, for twelve sprays of Violas, Mr. E. J. Pether 
being second. Mr. Rowberry was again first for six sprays of rayless 
Violas. The best six sprays of Viola, three varieties, were staged by Mr. 
Bruce Cook, Chingford. 
For twelve Fancy Pansies, distinct, Mr. A. J. Rowberry was first. 
Amongst the best of his blooms were Mrs. J. Downie, H. C. Hozier, 
Alex. Ollar, W. Dean, Don Gray, Niel Mackay, and W. Rennie. Mr. 
H. A. Needs, Woking, was second ; and Mr. H. W. Hitch third. 
Mr. B. Cook was first in the class for six sprays of Violas, distinct, 
showing a charming collection. Mr. Edward Fuller, Kelvedon, was 
awarded the second prize for a stand of Violas in six distinct 
varieties, three blooms of each, his exhibit being a very beautiful one. 
Mr. A. McWilton, Leytonstone, was second; and Mr. G. H. West, 
Chingford, third. 
Mr. A. Lister showed a grand collection of Show and Fancy Pansies, 
not for competition. Mr. J. Smellie staged a fine collection, as also did 
Mr, A. Bailey, jun. 
WOKK.fo^ItheWEEK.. Iv 
b'J; 1C: 
FRUIT FORCING. 
Vines. —Early Houses .—When the Grapes are cleared the inside 
borders should be kept moist, giving a thorough supply of tepid liquid 
manure to weakly Vines. This will assist to plump the buds and 
encourage root action, so essential to the preservation of the foliage in 
health, and tend to activity of the laterals—the best preventive of pre¬ 
mature ripening of the foliage. Thorough ventilation will be necessary 
constantly, but in cold weather it must be moderated, leaving enough 
to ensure a circulation. Cleanse the foliage of dust and insects, especially 
red spider, by thorough syringing, and repeat as necessary to keep the 
old or main leaves healthy. Fresh laterals will be produced under 
favourable conditions, and an even growth should be maintained all 
over the Vines, pinching the gross and encouraging the weak, but keep 
them clear of the principal leaves which nourish the buds at their base. 
The mulching or covering having been removed from the outside 
border, and sufficient of the lighter part left to protect the roots, an 
application of liquid manure may be given, but avoid making the soil 
sodden. 
Houses Started Early in the Year .—Vines started at the new year, 
and being early varieties, now have the fruit ripe, which will keep 
better and longer in a moderately moist atmosphere than in an arid one, 
provided it is not close, sufficient ventilation being given to ensure a 
circulation of air. The floors and borders should be damped occasionally, 
and the roots must not lack moisture. A double thickness of herring 
not drawn over the roof will aid Hamburgh Grapes in retaining their 
colour. Allow a moderate extension of the laterals, but keep gross 
growths well under so as to cause an equal distribution of the sap, and 
maintain a minimum temperature of 60°. 
Vines that were started about the new year for the first time, and 
have been biought forward gently, will have the Grapes well advanced 
in ripening, and should have a circulation of warm, rather dry air con¬ 
st intly, increasing the ventilation early. Excessive evaporation must 
be preven'ed on hot days by damping the floors and borders, allowing 
the temperature to fall to 65° or 60° on cold nights, with sufficient 
ventilation and heat in the pipes to prevent moisture condensing, and 
