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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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the attacked part is cut away and examined. It also attacks the young 
foliage and eats its way into the “ grass ” (young leafshoots at the base 
of the plants), and any indication of curling or decay should lead to 
immediate examination. The grub ultimately turns to a small brown 
chrysalis about a quarter of an inch long. 
Mr. Herbert, a well known successful cultivator, and manager of 
Messrs. Thomson’s nurseries at Sparkhill, has tried various remedies in 
the shape of insecticides, but all are of no avail. The only remedy is 
frequently and closely searching, examining, and hand-picking. I 
notice that in the last number of the “American Florist” there is a 
paragraph stating that much harm has been done to the Carnation and 
Picotee in England by this grub. I have not heard of any great amount 
of mischief yet, and if there has been it must have arisen from a want 
•of knowing how to deal with the pest.—W. D. 
HORTICULTURAL SHOWS; 
WARE.— July 7th. 
The first summer Show held in connection with the Horticultural 
Mutual Improvement Society was held on the 7th inst. in the grounds 
of R. Walters, Esq., The Priory, and was considered in every way to be 
a thorough success. Classes were provided for amateurs and cottagers, 
also open classes for general competition. 
Plants were a good feature. In the class for groups arranged for 
•effect Mr. G. Fulford, gardener to R. Walters, Esq., Ware, was clearly 
ahead with a group especially rich in Dracasnas, Caladiums, Anthuriums, 
and Palms, Gloxinias forming the chief of the flowering plants. Mr. 
E. Collins, gardener to S. Gray, Esq., Ware, came second with a lot of 
well grown plants. The Begonias, Marantas, Zonal Pelargoniums, and 
Coleuses were very good, but the arrangement was a trifle too formal. 
For s : x stove and greenhouse plants Mr. F. Gull, gardener to J. W. 
French, Esq., Amwell, took leading honours, showing a very handsome 
specimen of Crinum capense alba. Four Ferns, distinct, found Mr. 
H. Dover, gardener to R. Barclay, Esq., Hoddesden, to the fore, closely 
pressed by Mr. F. Gull. Tuberous Begonias were well shown, and the 
competition keen, Messrs. Gull, Fulford, and Twicken, gardener to 
E.Chaplin, Esq., Amwell, taking the prizes in the order named. For 
a flowering specimen plant Mr. R. Dover secured first honours ; second 
Mr. Gull. With a specimen foliage plant Mr. W. Pavey, gardener to 
H. Taylor, Esq., was first, and Mr. Dover second. 
The cut flower section was quite a feature, especially the stove 
and greenhouse flowers. For twenty-four Roses in not less than 
twelve varieties, Mr. G. Fulford was first with very fresh blooms, though 
a trifle small, which seemed the case in the whole of the classes ; 
second, Mr. R. Dover ; third, Mr. C. Cox, gardener to Colonel Trotter, 
Brickendon Grange. In the twelves the competition was better, Mr. G. 
Fulford again leading, followed by Messrs. Dover and C. Rogers, 
gardener to J. Benningfield, Esq., St. Margarets. Teas were very even 
and fresh, though, like the hybrids, rather small. Mr. J. Turk was first, 
followed by Messrs. Fulford and Pavey in the order named. In the 
class for twelve bunches of stove or greenhouse flowers, distinct, Mr. R. 
Dover, who was first, exhibited Epidendrum vitellinum, Vanda tricolor, 
Malmaison Carnations, Eucharis, and Thunia Marshalli; second, Mr. G. 
Fulford ; third, Mr. J. Turk. In the hardy section, Mr. J. Turk was 
easily ahead with a choice selection, followed by Messrs. Twicken and 
G. Rogers. With a hand bouquet, Mr. Phillips, gardener to Rev. E. E. W. 
Jlirkby, was the only one to enter. 
Fruit was not largely shown, but the quality was excellent. Black 
Grapes found Mr. Gull leading ; white, ditto, Mr. R. Dover first; second, 
Mr. F. Gull. For a collection of fruit Mr. G. Fulford was first with fine 
Madresfield Court and Buckland Sweetwater Grapes and Nectarines, 
good ; Messrs. Pavey & Collins taking the other prizes. Melons were 
rather small, but appeared to be of good quality. First, Mr. Dover; 
second, Mr. J. Turk. Strawberries were excellent, the prizes being 
taken by Messrs. Pavey, Bray, and Collins. Competition in the vege¬ 
table classes was not so keen as expected. Amateurs’ classes were not 
well filled, though the quality of their exhibits was satisfactory. The 
cottagers turned out in true Hertfordshire fashion with quality as well 
as quantity. 
Trade exhibits materially assisted the Exhibition. Messrs. Paul and 
Son, Cheshunt, had a good collection of Roses. Francis Bros, of Hertford 
also exhibited a very fine lot of Roses; J. Chapman, Nurseries, Ware, 
staged a choice collection of stove and greenhouse plants, which were 
much admired. Palms and decorative plants were sent by Mr. Alexander, 
gardener to E. S. Hanbury, Esq., Poles, Ware. Mr. D. Bray staged 
some grand Raspberries called Hornet; the sprays were laden with 
magnificent fruits. The Exhibition was well attended, and we hope 
will result in a financial success. 
CHERTSET, WALTON, WEYBRIDGE, AND DISTRICT.— July 7th. 
The Exhibition this year was held at The Hollies, Weybridge, a 
place in every way thoroughly suited for the purpose. The Exhibition 
was conceded to be the best yet held by this Society, which has been 
in existence twenty-six years. The exhibits all round showed superior 
skill; indeed, there was nothing in the whole Exhibition which could 
be classed as moderate. The arrangements were all that could be desired, 
and reflected credit upon the Secretary, Mr. T. J. Rawlings, who has 
served the Society unremittingly since its foundation. 
Plants occupied the major portion of the Show, and were arranged 
in one large tent, except the groups for effect, which had a tent to 
themselves. The most important class was that for eight miscellaneous 
plants, not le;s than four to be in flower. Mr. J. Reeves, gardener to 
General Annesley, Templemere, Oatlands Park, was an easy first, 
staging capital specimens of Statice profusa, Step'ranotis floribunda, 
Bougainvillea glabra, and Cycas revoluta. Mr. J. W. Reed, gardener 
to E. Pettit, Esq., Oatlands Park, was a good second. The last-named 
took premier honours in the class for six stove or greenhouse specimens, 
and in another class for four Mr. G. J. Cook, gardener to J. S. 
Sassoon, Esq., Walton, was the most successful ; Mr. J. Reeves being 
second, both staging meritorious exhibits. Mr. J. W. Reed won first 
honours for six foliage plants ; Mr. J. Reeves being accorded a similar 
honour for four specimens, also for one specimen stove or greenhouse 
flowering plant with Bougainvillea glabra in good condition. Ferns, 
both exotic and hardy kinds, were staged in capital condition. In the 
former class Mr. G. J. Cook was the most successful, followed by Mr. 
J. W. Reed. In the latter section Mr. A. Millicau, gardener to 
H. Cobbett, Esq., Ongar Hill House, Addlestone, w 7 on first place, both 
staging well. 
Gloxinias were exceptionally well shown in the classes for six and 
four plants by Mr. W. Stedman, gardener to Miss Verity, Moorcroft, 
Weybridge, and by Mr. W. C. Pagram, gardener to A. F. Hobhouse, Esq., 
Weybridge, who took the prizes in the order named. Tuberous 
Begonias added much to the beauty of the Exhibition, so numerously 
were they staged and so good in quality. For six Mr. Stedman was 
well ahead, Mr. Pagram coming second, while Mr. G. Carpenter, gar¬ 
dener to Major Collis Brown, Broad Oaks, Byfleet, occupied the post of 
honour in the class for four plants. Fuchsias were remarkably good, 
the plants being loosely trained and freely flowered. Messrs. J. Peed, 
J. Reeves, and J. Thorne (gardener to A. E. Flood, Esq., The Bush, 
Walton) were the prizewinners. Caladiums, Pelargoniums and Achi- 
menes were well represented in their various classes by Messrs. Reeves 
and C. Gardener, gardener to R. H. Turner, Esq., Walton. 
As before stated groups of miscellaneous plants arranged for effect 
were a great feature of the Show. With those 14 feet by 7 feet there 
were four competitors. Mr. G. J. Cook was a somewhat easy first, the 
plants being well chosen and lightly disposed. Mr. J. Reeves followed, 
some of his plants, Caladiums especially, being a little crowded. Mr. 
J. W. Reed was third. In the smaller class, 10 feet by 5 feet, Mr. 
Carpenter occupied the leading place, Canterbury Bells at the back 
and light blue Lobelias at the margin being arranged with telling 
effect. Mr. A. Millican was a close second; Mr. F. Hopkins, gardener 
to Miss Wodderspoon, Walton-on-Thames, third. 
Cut flowers were the centre of attraction in one tent. For the best 
centre stand, flowers and fruit, for dinner table decoration, Mr. A. 
Millican was decidedly first with an effective arrangement, and Mr. 
J. Reeves second. In the class for the best floral ornament for the 
drawing-room (ladies only) Mrs. Osman, Ottershaw Park, was an easy 
first, and Mrs. Reeves second. Mr. F. Hopkins had the best bouquet. 
Roses were staged in large numbers and of good quality. Mr. Edward 
Rutter, Shepperton, succeeded in winning the premier award for twenty- 
four varieties, single trusses, Mr. W. Taylor, Osborn Nursery, Hampton, 
Middlesex, being second. Mr. G. Carpenter won with twelve varieties, 
single trusses, staging well. Limited space, however, forbids giving the 
names of the varieties. Herbaceous flowers made a large display. 
The principal prizes were carried off by Messrs. M. C. Pagram and 
H. Jacques, gardener to Miss Penny, The Almners, Chertsey. 
Fruit, although not staged in great quantities, was good in quality. 
The best collection of six varieties came from Mr. Osman, gardener to 
L. J. Baker, Esq., Ottershaw Park, Black Hamburgh and Muscat of 
Alexandria Grapes, A1 Melon, and Grosse Mignonne Peaches being in 
good condition. Mr. Osman took leading honours also for two bunches 
of black Grapes with well finished examples of Black Hamburgh, and 
for two bunches of white Grapes, staging Buckland Sweetwater. Mr. 
J. Reeves followed in both classes. Mr. Jacques had the best scarlet 
Melon, a splendid specimen of Empress, also the best green-flesh. Mr. 
J. Swann, gardener to G. Murray Smith, Esq., Brackiey Lodge, Wey¬ 
bridge, staged the best Peaches, Noblesse ; Mr, Carpenter the finest 
Nectarines, Lord Napier, and Strawberries Sir J. Paxton. 
Classes were freely provided for vegetables, the competition in most 
cases being keen and the exhibits commendable. For a collection of 
eight varieties Mr. J. W. Reed w 7 as an easy first, and Mr. F. Hopkins 
second. 
Messrs. Peed & Son had a fine collection of flowering and foliage 
plants “ not for competition.” Mr. G. Jackman had large boxes of 
Roses, containing the leading varieties in capital condition, 
LEE, BLACKHEATH, AND LEWISHAM. 
July 7th and 8th. 
The twenty-fifth annual Exhibition of the Lee, Blackheath, and 
Lewisham Horticultural Society was held in the grounds of The Cedars 
Lee, on July 7th and 8th, and fully maintained the reputation it has 
hitherto had. The exhibits, as a whole, were quite up to their usual 
standard, and being arranged in four spacious marquees made a bright 
display. Most of the classes were well filled, and in some instances the 
competition was quite keen. Greenhouse and stove plants were most 
conspicuous, although hardy flowers and fruit and vegetables were fairly 
numerous, while the cottagers’ and children’s exhibits excited much 
interest. The names of the principal prizewinners in the gardeners’ 
classes are embodied in the following notes. 
Specimen plants were excellent. For six foliage plants Mr. J. 
Mullins, gardener to W. Strange, Esq., Lee Terrace, was first, and Mr. 
