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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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buds from them throughout the winter. After the buds open the shoots 
must be severely pruned, as the back breaks produce the strongest 
growths, and consequently the best blooms. It is astonishing the size 
Tea Roses may be grown in a few months from cuttings struck and 
grown with warm treatment throughout the summer. Tea Roses are 
invaluable for buttonholes during the winter months, and consider¬ 
ing the ease in which they may be produced they should be had in 
quantity.—A. Y. 
Growing Moss for Rose Boxes—Information Wanted, 
Has anyone succeeded in raising artificially good moss and in 
sufficient quantity to be of use to the exhibitor? That this is a real 
want I need only mention. I have to send two miles to procure good 
green moss. I have done so for years now. My well known, for his 
amiability, friend “ D., Deal," told me I was using “hay” instead of 
moss. It really was brown as old “ hay,” but true moss. Can anyone 
suggest how to grow a good breadth of moss artificially without sacri¬ 
ficing valuable ground ? I have no old walls to scrape.— The Doleful 
Rosarian. 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
November 1st. 
There was a fair display of bloom at the Drill Hall on the above 
date. Orchids were well shown for the time of year, and Chrysanthemums 
were in evidence. Fruit was poorly represented. 
Fruit Committee. —Present: Phillip Crowley, Esq. (in the chair), 
Dr. Hogg, H. Balderson, J. Smith, J. Willard, G. H. Sage, A. Dean, 
W. Warren, G. Bunyard, H. Pearson, Rev. W. Wilks, H. Weir, T. F. Rivers, 
G. Hammond, and J. Cheal. 
Fruit was not very plentiful. Mr. T. H. Crasp, Canford Manor 
Gardens, Wimborne, staged a number of dishes of Apples for which a 
bronze Banksian medal was recommended. The best varieties amongst 
these were Cox’s Pomona, Hollandbury, Ribston Pippin, Fearn’s Pippin, 
and Mere de Mbnage, the last named being exceedingly well coloured. 
Mr. W. Iceton, Roehampton, showed two baskets of well-coloured Grapes, 
and was accorded a cultural commendation. A vote of thanks was 
a-ccorded Mr. J. Watkins, Pomona Farm, Hereford, for several dishes of 
Apples. Some bunches of Grapes, including Black Monukka, Mrs. 
Pearson, Royal Ascot, Cannon Hall Muscat, and a seedling were 
sent from the R.H.S. Gardens at Chiswick. Messrs. J. Veitch and 
Sons showed a dish of well grown Marie Louise Pears, and Messrs. T. F. 
Rivers & Sons a new seedling Plum named Rivers' Late Orange. The 
latter was awarded a first-class certificate. The fruits are medium size, 
orange yellow colour, very firm, and of excellent flavour ; a valuable 
late variety. 
A collection of Turnips, including Model White, Golden Ball 
(Dobbie), New Marble, Harrison’s Exhibition (Harrison), White Flat 
Dutch, and Large White Globe (Yilmorin), came from the Society’s 
gardens at Chiswick, as also did a large number of Savoys and 
Cabbages. 
Floral Committee. —Present : W. Marshall, Esq. (in the chair), 
G. Phippen, G. Paul, J. Fraser, W. Bennett Poe, Chas. Noble, T. Baines, 
W. Bain, C. JefEeries, H. Cannell, W. Furze, H. Turner, C. E. Pearson, 
T. W. Girdlestone, and B. Wynne. 
Chrysanthemums, as may be expected, were a feature. Messrs. H. 
Cannell & Sons, Swanley, Kent, sent a dozen blooms of Yiviand Morel, 
decidedly the best we have seen this year. A similar number of 
Col. W. B. Smith, shown by the same firm, also attracted attention, the 
flowers being very massive and of a golden bronze colour. Two more 
boxes of miscellaneous blooms were also shown by Messrs. Cannell, and 
amongst others a splendid flower of Beautb de Toulousaine was notice¬ 
able. This partakes after E. Molyneux, but is richer in colour. A 
variety named Golden Ball was adjudged an award of merit, and is 
described below. Messrs. J. R. Pearson & Sons, Chilwell, Notts, sent 
half a dozen new varieties of Anemone, Japanese and single types. They 
were Delaware, Mdlle. Mathilie Brun (A) ; Purple Queen and Emily 
Doone (J) ; Dawn (an attractive single) and a seedling Jap. Emily 
Doone secured an award of merit. Mr. H. J. Jones, Ryecroft Nursery, 
Lewisham, showed several new Chrysanthemums, and secured an award 
of merit, as also did Mr. R. Owen, Maidenhead. These are referred to 
below. 
Messrs. Anthony Waterer, Knaphill, Woking, sent a collection of 
autumn foliage, comprising several Vacciniums, Acers, Andromeda, and 
Quercus coccinea splendens, the latter a charming red-leaved Oak. 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, staged a collection of Nepenthes, 
including thirty-one of the best varieties, the most attractive among 
them being the well-known N. Rafliesiana, N. Chelsoni, N. Northsii, 
and N. Ma 3 tersiana, the latter a very dark hybrid (gold medal). Mr. 
J. McLeod, Dover House, Roehampton, sent a group of well-grown 
Bouvardias (silver medal) ; and Lord Rothschild, Tring Park, a new per¬ 
petual yellow flowering Carnation, which was passed. A number of 
Begonias that had been used for bedding during the present year came 
from the Royal Gardens, Kew ; and Hoya imperialis from Mr. F. W. 
Moore, Glasnevin Botanic Gardens, Dublin. The latter was awarded a 
first-class certificate, and is referred to elsewhere. Mr. R. Mackellar, 
Abney Hall, Cheadle, sent Ixora Duffi ; and Lady Cave (gardener, Mr. 
Poole) Cleve Hall, Djwnend, showed Rhaphidophora lancifolia. Messrs. 
B. S. Williams staged a small collection of Nerines. 
For a collection of Chrysanthemum blooms, undressed, Mr. T. Osman, 
gardener to L. J. Baker, Esq., Ottershaw Park, Chertsey, secured the 
first prize. The flowers were neat and of good form, the best being 
Sunflower, Louis Boehmer, E. Molyneux, Elaine, and Maggie Mitchell. 
Mr. G. Wythes, gardener to the Duke of Northumberland, was second, 
the flowers in this case being set up in a tasteful manner. Mr. 
J. Douglas, Great Gearies, secured the first prize for twelve new Chrys¬ 
anthemums, amongst which were some good blooms of W. Tricker, 
W. H. Lincoln, Viviand Morel, and Gloire de Rocher. 
Orchid Committee —Present: H. J. Veitch, Esq. (in the chair), 
Dr. Masters, Messrs. J. O'Brien, C. Pitcher, T. W. Bond, H. Ballantine, 
H. M. Pollett, W. II. White, T. B. Haywood, J. Jrqies, and H. Williams. 
If not so extensively shown as is sometimes the case, there were many 
choice things amoDgst the Orchids. Messrs. F. Sander & Co., St. 
Albans, sent a small group, for which a silver Banksian medal was 
recommended. Amongst these were Cymbidium hybridum Winnianum, 
and Cattleya labiata var. Sanderae. These were honoured with certi¬ 
ficates, and are referred to below. Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, 
also staged several beautiful hybrids, some of which are mentioned 
elsewhere, these likewise being awarded certificates. Messrs. B. S. 
Williams & Son, Upper Holloway, sent a large collection, which made 
a charming display (silver Flora medal). Sir Trevor Lawrence, Burford 
Lodge, Dorking, sent a spray of Spathoglottis Vieillardi rubra, for which 
a first-class certificate was awarded. Messrs. Hugh Low & Co., Clapton, 
staged a small collection, amongst which the beautiful Vanda caerulea 
was conspicuous. 
Certificates and Awards. 
Cymbidium hybridum Winnianum (Sander & Co.).—This is a cross 
between C. giganteum and C. eburneum, and was raised by Mr. C. Winn, 
The Uplands, Selby Hill, Birmingham. The plants shown had five 
spikes of flowers, nine or ten blooms being on each. The sepals and 
petals are creamy yellow, as also is the lip, the latter being spotted with 
dark crimson (first-class certificate). 
Cattleya labiata var. Sanderce (Sander & Co.).—This is a beautiful 
variety. The sepals and petals are of a delicate mauve tint, the lip 
white with a rich velvety purplish magenta shade and yellow throat 
(award of merit). 
Lcelia elegans excellens (T. Statter, Esq ).—One spike carrying four 
flowers of this was shown. The petals are rosy mauve colour, the sepals 
being lighter and narrower, whilst the lip is of charming magenta 
crimson shade (award of merit). 
Cypripedum Arthurianum pvlchellum (Veitch & Sons).—This is a 
hybrid between C. insigne Chantini and C. Fairrieanum. The dorsal 
sepal is of a pale greenish yellow colour with brown spots, the petals 
being darker. The lip is also of a striking olive green shade (award of 
merit). 
Cattleya leucoglossa (Veitch & Sons).—Thi3 is a charming hybrid, 
the result of a cross between C. fausta and C. Loddigesi. The sepals 
and petals are a delicate rose colour, the outside of the lip being of a 
similar shade with a white fringed edge and yellow blotch in the throat 
(award of merit). 
Lcelia Perrini nivea (B. S. Williams & Son).—The petals and sepals 
of this variety are, as its name implies, pure white, as also is the lip, 
the tip of the latter being fringed and of a very pale soft pink shade 
(award of merit). 
Spathoglottis Viellardi 'rubra (Sir Trevor Lawrence).—A charming 
variety with purplish magenta flowers, the lip being of a richer shade, 
and orange yellow throat (first-class certificate). 
Iloya imperialis (F. W. Moore, Dublin).—This is a splendid species 
with large curious flowers of a reddish and cream colour. The flowers 
are sweetly scented (first-class certificate). 
Chrysanthemum Emily Doone (J. R. Pearson & Sons).—A beautiful 
incurved Jap. The flowers are large and of good substance. The 
florets are white, changing to pink as they mature, the centre being 
pale yellow (award of merit). 
Chrysanthemum Golden Dali (H. Cannell & Sons).—An attractive 
reflexed variety of a bright golden yellow colour (award of merit). 
Chrysanthemum W. H. Atkinson (H. J. Jones).—A massive reflexed 
Jap, of a reddish brown colour (award of merit). 
Chrysanthemum Vesuvius (R. Owen).—This is an English-raised 
October-flowering variety. The flowers are medium-sized, and of a deep 
golden brownish shade (award of merit). 
Croton Beatrice Horsfall (Mrs. Horsfall).—An attractive variety. 
The leaves are narrow, of a dark bronzy green shade, with red centre 
rib and bright yellow base (award of merit). 
Plum Rivers' Late Orange (Rivers).—A valuable late variety. Fruit 
medium-sized, roundish, and of an orange yellow colour, faintly spotted 
with crimson ; flesh firm, and of excellent flavour (first-class certi¬ 
ficate). 
Lecture on Fruit Trees in Pots. 
A paper on the above subject was read by the Rev. W. Wilks at the 
afternoon meeting. Dr. Hogg occupied the chair. 
The lecturer, who dealt with his subject in a masterly style, laid 
special stress on the importance of repotting the plants every year, and 
remarked that a good feeding compost should be used, the roots being 
entirely cleared of all old soil, which must be replaced with new. 
Watering, the lecturer said, was one of the most important details in the 
successful culture. A very rich mulch should be given to the plants in 
or about April, afterwards using liquid manure freely. 
His house, which is 48 feet long by 20 feet wide, and 12 feet high 
to the ridge, will hold twenty-eight Peaches and Nectarines, twenty- 
one Pears, and twelve Plums. The latter, Mr. Wilks remarked, are 
shifted when the trees become the least crowded, and during the six 
years that the house has been in use he has never failed to get a hand- 
