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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ July 14, 189Z 
J. Lambert, gardener to W. H, Sezelycke, Esq , Herne Hill, second. 
These were the only competitors in this class. Mr. Mullins also secured 
first honours for four stove or greenhouse plants in flower. Mr. C. Nunn, 
gardener to J. Soames, Esq., Maze Hill, Greenwich, was a close second ; 
and Mr. W. Jeffery, gardener to Mrs. Crundwell, The Moat, Eltham, 
third. Mr. Nunn showed the best single specimen in flower, Stephanotis 
floribunda, and Mr. Mullins the best plant out of flower, a Palm. Messrs. 
Lambert, Rhoden, and Kelwar were also prizewinners in these classes. 
Caladiums were also good. Mr. W. Payne, gardener to W. C. Dabal, 
Esq., Eastcombe Villa, Blackheath. was first for four plants, followed by 
Mr. F. Newnham, gardener to J. Ashton, Esq., Bryan House, Black- 
heath, and Mr. W. Jeffery, Eltham. The last named exhibitor was 
first, however, with twelve stove or greenhouse plants, and Mr. C. Nunn 
was second. The third competitor was disqualified. Mr. Nunn was first 
for six Caladiums, showing grand specimens, and Mr. F. Fox, gardener 
to Mrs. Penn, The Cedars, Lee, was second, the third prize going to Mr. 
T. Aley, gardener to R. Kersey, Esq., High Road, Lee. 
Fuchsias were well shown by Mr. Jeffery and Mr. C. Saville, 
gardener to J. Murray Wilson, Esq., Lee Terrace, both of whom had 
pyramids. Mr. Jeffery was also first for four foliage plants, showing 
Croton Queen Victoria, Latania borbonica, Kentia Belmoreana, and 
Alocasia macrorhiza variegata. Mr. J. Cooke, gardener to W. C. C. 
Parke, Esq., Hither Green, Lewisham, and Mr. Rhoden, Blackheath 
Park, were second and third. Mr. Cook was first for standard Fuchsias. 
Exotic Ferns were also good. Mr. Rhoden was first for six and 
Mr. J. Mullins second. Mr. J. Lambert had the best four Ferns, which 
included a fine Adiantum farleyense. The second prize fell to Mr. W. 
Jeffery ; and the third to Mr. J. W. Pearce, gardener to A. W. Ballance, 
Esq., Blackheath Park. For smaller Ferns, Mr. J. Mullins was first with 
six specimens ; and Mr. J. Rhoden second ; the third prize going to Mr. 
C. Nunn. 
Mr. Lambert had the best six Dracaenas, the second prize going to 
Mr. W. Jeffery. Mr. Mullins was first with four Dracaenas, and Mr. 
Fox second, Mr. Aley being third. Four plants of Gloxinias were best 
shown by Mr. C. Nunn and Mr. W. Payne. Orchids were best shown by 
Mr. Herd, gardener to Mrs. Bay ley, Lee Road ; Mr. Lambert; and 
Mr. Hood, gardener to M. N. Buttenshaw, Esq., Blackheath Park. 
Mr. G. T. Shrubb, gardener to Mr. South, Blackheath, was first with 
ornamental Begonias ; Mr. Saville and Mr. Fox second and third 
respectively. Mr. Mullins was first for six Palms, and Mr. F. Fox 
second. -Six hardy Ferns brought three competitors, the first prize 
falling to Mr. C. Saville. Mr. J. Mullins and Mr. Fox were second and 
third respectively. Mr. Lambert secured the first prize for four 
Lycopodiums, and Mr. Jeffery and Mr. F. Fox were second and third. 
The first-prize collection included a fine specimen of S. laevigata. 
Mr. Jeffery was also first for six doable and single Pelargoniums, and 
Mr. Mullins took first honours for four Zonals, and likewise for four 
Show Pelargoniums ; the second prize in the latter class going to Mr. 
J. Rhoden. Mr. C. Saville wa3 first for six Coleuses, which were also 
well shown by Mr. J. Pearce, gardener to J. Wainwright, Esq., Belmont 
Hill. Mr. Aley was first for three table plants, and Mr. F. Fox second. 
The best single table plant (Cocos Weddelliana) was shown by Mr. 
Lambert, and the next best by Mr. J. Cooke. Hardy flowers were 
shown by Messrs. J. T. Shrubb, J. Mullins, and A. Byrans, Esq., Foots 
Cray, Kent. 
Roses were not very numerous but the blooms staged were very 
fresh and bright. C. E. Shea, Esq., Foots Cray, Kent, was first for 
twenty-four blooms, La France and Horace Vernet being particularly 
good in this stand. Mr. J. Bateman, Highgate, was second in this class 
and third for six blooms. R. L. Knight, Esq., Sittingbourne, was 
placed third for twenty-four blooms and first for twelve Teas or 
Noisettes. Mr. Fox staged the best nine Roses, Mr. J. Pearce and Mr. J. 
Rhoden being second and third. The first and second prizes for six 
Roses were awarded to A. Bryans, Esq., and Mr. P. A. Bartlett, gardener 
to Mrs. Brown, Eltham. Mr. Shea was also first with twelve and six 
Hybrid Perpetuals. Mr. J. Bateman was awarded third for twelve 
blooms, the other prizewinners in various classes including those 
already mentioned. 
Special prizes for pot plants and cut flowers were also numerous. 
Mr. Jeffery was first for a table of plants tastefully arranged, the second 
and third prize going to Mr. F. Fox and Mr. Mullins. Mr. Helmer, 
gardener to Miss Hookey, Lee Terrace, was first for four single and 
double Begonias. Mr. Rhoden secured first honours for six Begonias in 
both sections. Mr. Mullins was first for a small group of plants, and 
Mr. J. Pearce second, the third prize going to Mr. J. Rhoden. The best 
twenty-four miscellaneous plants were shown by Mr. Jeffery, Mr. 
Rhoden and Mr. Mullins being second and third. Messrs. J. Peed and 
Son were awarded the prize for a group of miscellaneous plant , there 
being no other exhibitor. Various “ not for competition ” groups were 
staged, which included splendid collections of Tuberous Begonias and 
Pelargoniums from Mr. H. J. Jones, Ryecroft Nursery, Lewisham, 
greenhouse plants, Roses, and hardy flowers from Messrs. J. Laing and 
Sons, and Cacti from Messrs. Carter Sc Co. 
fruit was not very plentiful, but fairly well shown. Mr. T. A. 
Kester, gardener to W. G. Dawson, Esq., Plumstead Common, was first 
for a collection, and Mr. J. Neighbour, Bickley Park, second, Mr. W. 
Jeffrey being third. Mr. Rhoden was first for three bunches of black 
Grapes, and Mr. G. Abbey, gardener to Colonel North, Averey Hill, 
Eltham, first for a single black bunch, showing Black Hamburgh in 
good condition. Mr. Abbey was also first for a bunch of white Grapes 
with Buckland Sweetwater. Messrs. J. Neighbour, J. Rhoden, and R. 
Goddard also showed Grapes well. Mr. Neighbour was first for a dish 
of Strawberries, and Mr. Rhoden for Peaches. 
Vegetables were most numerous in the cottagers’ classes. The best 
collection in the gardeners’ section was shown by Mr. F. Fox. This 
stand included some well grown Carrots, Peas, Mushrooms, Onions, and' 
Beet. Mr. Jeffery and Mr. Neighbour were second and third respectively. 
Mr. C. Nunn secured the first prize offered by Messrs. C. Sharpe and 
Co., Sleaford, for a collection of vegetables, the same exhibitor also- 
being first for six pots of Tomatoes. Mr. Jeffery was second in the 
latter class, and first with a collection of vegetables for Messrs. Sutton’s- 
prizes. 
Bulbophyllum reticulatum. 
The extremely rare Bulbophyllum reticulatum is now flowering*, 
among other choice things, in Mr. William Bull’s Orchid Exhibi¬ 
tion. The species is one of the most attractive in this curious and 
remarkable genus. 
Cypripedium southgatense. 
Amongst the Orchids which received recognition from the- 
Royal Horticultural Society at the Temple Show was a hybrid! 
Cypripedium exhibited by Messrs. W. L. Lewis & Co. under the 
name of southgatense. It is represented by fig. 6 (see page 39)^ 
C. bellatulum, so largely utilised by hybridists, is one of its 
parents, the other being C. Harrisianum, the latter being the pollen 
parent. The hybrid is quite distinct from either of them, alike in 
form, marking, and general expression. The greatest resemblance- 
to C. Harrisianum is found in the lip, the form of which follows 
the pollen parent rather closely ; in colour it is a near approach to 
rose. In the petals and dorsal sepal, however, there is a wide 
departure, these more resembling C. bellatulum. They are deeply 
spotted and lined with purple. The hybrid is distinct, and a first- 
class certificate was awarded. 
Aerides Fieldingi. 
The “Fox Brush” Orchid, as A. Fieldingi is generally known,. 
i3 a plant which with fair treatment may be relied upon to produce 
its crowded flower spikes regularly every June and July. The 
leaves are about 9 inches long, 1 inch broad, and fleshy; the 
racemes vary from 1 foot to 2 feet in length, and are closely set 
with flowers about 1 inch across, purple and white in colour. 
Aerides Fieldingi was introduced from the north-east of India ia 
1850 by Messrs. Yeitch. The “Fox Brush” is not hard to culti¬ 
vate, and grows and flowers well if placed in cylinders with crocks 
and sphagnum. The warm end of the Cattleya house in such a 
position as would suit Yanda coerulea will suit it, in fact these two 
plants are found growing together in India. I have found that 
Aerides Fieldingi likes to be kept rather drier than its fellows 
during the winter when growth has ceased. Several plants are- 
flowering well in the cool Orchid house at Kew.—0. K. 
Zygopetalums. 
The following few species of Zygopetalums are the best known 
among those which were formerly known as Pescatoreas. These 
Orchids are very peculiar plants to cultivate, and they are seldom 
seen in good condition. They form hardly any pseudo-bulbs, the 
leaves are evergreen and distichous, and the flowers are borne 
singly on scapes produced from between the leaves. A warm and 
moist atmosphere, such as that of an East Indian house, seems to- 
suit these Zygopetalums best. They must be kept moist the whole- 
year round, not requiring any resting period. Pots, baskets, or 
rafts will all be suited for their cultivation, with peat and live 
sphagnum to grow in. When grown well the plants produce many 
flowers, which, being curious and sweetly scented, lend additional 
interest to any Orchid collection. 
Z Backhouseianum is a pretty species ; petals and sepals creamy 
white tipped with purple, lip creamy white\vith a fine yellow ribbed 
callus. It was introduced from Ecuador in 1877 by Messrs. 
Backhouse & Son. 
Z. bellum has flowers 3 inches across', sepals and petals pale 
purple, barred at the tips with darker purple, lip creamy white 
with a purplish callus. It was introduced from New Grenada 
in 1878. 
Z. cerinum (fig. 5) has large flowers, sepals and petals greenish 
yellow, waxy ; lip yellow clawed with a large crest inside, which is 
usually a purple band ; leaves about 1 foot long. This is probably 
