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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
January 17,1895. 
Messrs. W. Paul & Son, Waltham Cross, sent a handsome plant of 
Rhododendron ponticum foliis purpureis (first-class certificate, 
see below). An award of merit was accorded for Chrysanthemum 
Janette Sheaham, staged by Mr. D. Sheaham, Wimbledon, which is 
described below. Plants of Nicotiana affinis variegata with its 
showy leafage were staged by Messrs. J. Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, 
as also were a few Ferns and Palms. 
Messrs. Collins Bros. & Gabriel, Waterloo Road, sent plants of 
Carnation James Collins, and Mr. J. May, Summit, New Jersey, 
blooms of Rose Mrs. Pierpoint Morgan, for which he received an award 
of merit. Lachenalia quadricolor maculata, from Mr. F. W. Moore, 
Glasnevin Botanic Garden, was awarded a first-class certificate, while 
Dermatohotrys Saundersi, from the same source, was passed. 
Fred Hardy, Esq., Cheshire, showed a plant of Cypripedium Beilina, 
and also one of C. Laurocurtisi. C. L. Ingram, Esq., Godaiming (gar¬ 
dener, Mr. Bond), sent a plant of Cattleya Percivalliana alba. W. Cobb, 
Esq., Henley-on-Thames, received an award of merit for Cypripedium 
nitens super bum, which is described below. A plant of C. Boxalli 
Cobbi was also sent by this exhibitor. 
A small collection of Orchids was arranged by Sir Trevor Lawrence, 
Bart., Burford Lodge, Dorking, and comprised Dendrobium Wattianum, 
D. chrysodiscus, D. xanthoeentrum, D. Hebe (a cross between Ains- 
worthi and D. Findleyanum), D. nobile, Burford var., Masdevallia Court- 
landiana, Laelia autumnale alba, Phalaenopsis Schilleriana, P. Aphrodite, 
and numerous others. 
The largest collection of Orchids was that of Messrs. F. Sander and 
Co., St. Albans, and contained some exceptionally good forms. Cym- 
bidium Winnianum, Laelia anceps Sanderiana, L. a. Hollidayana, 
Cypripedium Madame Georges Truffaut (award of merit), C. Mrs. 
Fred Hardy (award of merit), C. J. H. Berry (award of merit), and 
many others. 
S. G. Lutwyche, Esq., Beckenham, sent two Cypripediums, both 
varieties of insigne. H. Graves, Esq., Orange, New Jersey, secured an 
award of merit for Cypripedium Henry Graves, Jun. (see below). 
T. Statter, Esq., Stand Hall, Manchester, exhibited a few plants of Cypri¬ 
pediums, in which a good form or two was noticeable. Messrs. J. Veitch 
and Sons, Chelsea, showed three Cypripediums, and received two awards 
for C. minosa superbum and C. Norma, for descriptions of which see 
below. Phalasnopsis F. L. Ames was exhibited by Mr. E. Hill, gardener 
to Lord Rothschild, Tring Park ; and Laelia anceps, Rosefield variety, 
by De B. Crawshay, Esq., Sevenoaks. An award of merit was accorded 
to Mons. Jules Hye, Leysen, Ghent, for Cypripedium Madame Jules 
Hye. E. Ashworth, Esq., Harefield Hall, Wilmslow, staged spikes of 
Laelias in variety, and also one or two Cypripedium blooms. 
A first class certificate was adjudged to Laelia anceps Crawshayana, 
staged by De B. Crawshay, Esq., and a plant of the sweetly scented 
Cymbidium Traceyanum from Mr. J. Prewett, Swiss Nursery, Hammer¬ 
smith, attracted attention. L’Horticulture Internationale, Brussels, 
showed a number of very faded flowers of Cattleyas. 
Certificates and Awards op Merit. 
Lachenalia quadricolor maculata (F. W. Moore).—This is a handsome 
variety with fair sized flowers, the tips of which are bright maroon in 
colour (first-class certificate). 
Lalia anceps Crawshayana (De B. Crawshay).—The colour of this 
variety is very rich, and the flowers are of good size and substance. 
The sepals and petals are deep rose, the lip being deep velvety crimson. 
The throat is yellow, veined with crimson (first-class certificate). 
Odontoglossum nehulosum candidissimum (Fred Hardy). — The 
sepals and petals of this variety are almost pure white, as also is the 
lip, with the exception of a streak of yellow close to the throat (award 
of merit). 
Primula Rosy Queen (Sutton & Sons).—A large flowered single 
variety of great substance. The colour is a very pleasing soft rose 
(award of merit). 
Rhododendron ponticum foliis purpureis CR.Y&VlI & Son).—This is 
a seedling from the type. The foliage is very rich, deep reddish brown 
in colour, and the habit of the plant is compact (first-class certificate). 
Rose Mrs. Pierpont Morgan (J. N. May).—This is a sport from 
Madame Cusin, with deep rose coloured flowers (award of merit). 
Chrysanthemum Jannette Sheaham (D. Sheaham).—This is a sport 
from Princess Blanche, and has yellow flowers of gpod shape. The 
habit of the plant is dwarf, and it is very floriferous (award of merit). 
Chrysantheumm L. Canning (Owen Thomas).—;This is a floriferous, 
late, pure white variety of much use for late flowering (award 
of merit). 
Cyclamen Salmon Queen (Sutton & Sons).—The name of this 
strain admirably tells its colour. The plant is dwarf, and the foliage 
beautifully marbled (award of merit). 
Cypripedium Henry Graves, Junr. (H. Graves).—This is the result 
of a cross between Lawrenceianum and Marshallianum. The prevailing 
colour is dull rose, the dorsal sepal showing traces of white (award of 
merit). 
Cypripedium Mimosa superbum (J. Veitch & Sons).— This is a 
very handsome hybrid, obtained from C. Arthurianum and C. Spicer- 
ianum, the first-named being the pollen parent. The lip and petals are 
dull brown with darker markings, and the dorsal sepsd is green with 
brown spots and a white edge (award of merit). 
Cypripedium Norma (J. Veitch & Sons). — The result of a cross 
between C. x Riobe and C. Spicerianum. The petals are narrow and 
twisted, the colour being pale green with brown dots and stripes. The 
dorsal sepal is white, flushed deep rose, and the lip a deep greenish 
brown (award of merit). 
Cypripedium Madame Georges Truffaut (F. Sander & Co.).—This is 
a very handsome form, with a large, deep, brownish red lip. The petals 
are long, and of a green colour, heavily spotted brown. The dorsal 
sepal is dull white, flushed rose, and veined with brown (award of 
merit). 
Cypripedium nitens superbum (W. Cobb).—This is a fine variety 
of the type with large beautifully coloured flowers (award of merit). 
Cypripedium Madame Jules Hye (Jules Hye).—This is a form 
with a large lip of brownish red. The petals are green, with brown 
markings. The dorsal sepal is rosy red, flushed white (award of merit). 
Cypripedium Mrs, Fred Hardy (F. Sander & Co.). — This is a 
charming cross between superbiens and bellatulum. The colour through¬ 
out is greenish-white, heavily spotted maroon. The lip is a dull white 
with markings of maroon (award of merit). 
WOKK.fo^™!WEEK.. 
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FRUIT FORCING. 
Vines. — Early-forced in Pots .—As soon as the fruit is set attention 
should be given to thinning, commencing as soon as the berries are fairly 
swelling, watering copiou ly with liquid manure. Encourage growths 
above the fruit, yet only as much as can have exposure to light. Surface 
dress with short manure, and when roots are emitted from the collar 
some turves may be placed around the runs, extending a couple of inches 
inwards and outwards, so as to be on the fermenting material. The 
temperature should range from 05“ to 70° at night, 70° to 75° by day, 
and 80° to 85° from sun heat, admitting air from 75°, and closing early 
so as to raise it to 85° or 90° with sun heat, damping available surfaces 
at closing time, or early in the afternoon. Syringing over the foliage 
ought not to be practised, as there is always a danger of the water 
leaving a deposit on the berries, which spoils the appearance of the 
Grapes when ripe. 
Early Houses. —Great care is now required in ventilating, so as not 
to admit draughts of cold air, which cripple the foliage. Disbud and 
tie down the shoots before they touch the glass. In stopping do not 
confine to any orthodox number of joints beyond the bunch, but extend 
it so that an ample and even supply of foliage will be insured, yet do 
not crowd the house with more than can have full exposure to light. 
Remove all superfluous bunches, overcropping and overcrowding of the 
foliage being most adverse to satisfactory results. When the Vines 
come into flower maintain a night temperature of 65° to 70°, and 70° to 
75° by day, and a rather drier atmosphere. 
Houses Started at the New Year. —Protect the outside border from 
frost, an abundant supply of leaves, litter, or fern being necessary 
to prevent chill from snow. Sprinkle the Vines frequently j 
maintain a temperature of 50° to 55° at night, 60° to 65° by day, 
ventilating freely above 65°. The rods and canes of young Vines 
should be slung in a horizontal position, or lower at the extremity, to 
secure a regular break. 
Houses of Late Grapes. —These may now be removed to a dry room, 
where they will keep quite as well as if left on the Vines. Cut the 
bunches with as much wood as can be spared, and place the stems in 
bottles filled with clear rain water, each containing a few bits of 
charcoal. Fix the bottles in an inclining position, so as to admit of the 
berries hanging clear of their sides, and they should be so far apart as 
not to allow the bunches to touch each other. Keep the temperature 
of the room at about 45°, examining the Grapes occasionally for decayed 
ones, which must be carefully removed. Prune the Vines, dressing the 
cuts carefully with patent knotting or best French polish. Cleanse 
the house thoroughly, and dress the Vines with an insecticide or combined 
fungicide. Admit air freely in favourable weather, seeking to give the 
Vines as long and complete rest as possible. When the borders are not 
satisfactory, lift the Vines and relay the roots in fresh compost. Where 
the Vines have inside and outside borders the renovation may be 
accomplished without loss of crop by renewing the former one year and 
the latter the next. 
Strawberries In Pots. —Proceed steadily with plants that are not 
required to give fruit at a particularly early stated time, especially in 
severe weather ; 50° to 65° is ample for those started in December, and 
60° to 65° by day, erring if at all on the safe side, the low ; therefore 6° 
less in cold weather, and in the absence of sun, is advisable. Ventilate 
whenever there is a chance. The trusses rise boldest and the flowers 
are strongest when the plants have the foliage well elaborated. Close 
atmosphere induces soft tissues, weakly organs of fructification, 
imperfect sets, and deformed ill-shapen fruit. 
Introduce more plants to shelves in Peach houses and vineries started 
about this time. Rectify the drainage of the pots, remove moss or other 
matter from the surface of the soil, and wash the pots clean. Surface- 
dress with an improved fertiliser mixed with a little rich soil, or use 
fresh horse droppings rubbed through a quarter-inch mesh sieve, and 
give eich pot about a half teaspoonful of the fertiliser, which will be 
