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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
May 23, 1895. 
Plants and Flowers. 
At the entrance of the large tent was a fine display of flowering and 
foliage plants, exhibited by Messrs. W. Cutbush & Sons, Highgate. Several 
large Palms formed a background to the group, which was made up of 
large plants of Azalea mollis, Hydrangea Thomas Hogg, Leachenaultia 
biloba major, together with healthy plants of Souvenir de la Malmaison 
Carnation, crowned with magnificent blooms. No less fine were a 
number of plants of the border Carnation Countess, with its graceful 
habit and large pure white flowers, whilst the ever popular Uriah Pike 
was very conspicuous in the exhibit. 
For taste and gracefulness in arrangement and general excellent 
quality of the plants a high word of praise is due to Messrs. Wills and 
Segar, South Kensington, for the artistic group of foliage plants ex¬ 
hibited by this firm. The orthodox sameness which generally 
characterises such displays was done away with, and the whole 
arranged so as to make a pleasing effect. Amongst others, were noticed 
the following plants: — Anthurium cry^tallinum, Kentia Belmoreana 
variegata, UracEena Bergmanni, D. Lindeni, D. Goldieana, Zingiber 
variegata, Alocasia intermedia and Phrynium Thibautianum variegatum. 
Asparagus tenuissimus and plumosus nanus, together with Seaforthia 
elegans, Phoenix rupicola. Cocos Weddelliana, Leucostegia immersa, and 
Thrinax elegans. Messrs. J. Waterer & Sons, Bagshot, were in evidence 
with Ehododendrons, the plants being in pots and forming a bright and 
effective display with their large flowers of many colours. Amongst 
others were noticed Princess of Wales, John Waterer, album elegans, 
Mrs. John Clutton, Duchess of Edinburgh, Minnie, Lady Howe, Mrs. 
Tritton, Charlie Waterer, Duchess of Bedford, Chionoides, Sir Henry 
Mildmay, Francis B. Hayes, Kate Waterer, H. W. Sargent, and 
Marchioness of Lansdowne. The same firm also exhibited a fine group 
of Acers in pots, their bright and varied forms of foliage being very 
pleasing. Conspicuous in the group were Acer palmatum roseum 
marginatum, A. palmatum dissectum ornatum, and A. palmatum 
tricolor. 
A bright and diffusive display of trained Azaleas came from Mr. 
Charles Turner, Slough, the plants in their somewhat stiffly trained 
forms being covered with bloom, and composed of such varieties as 
Princess S. Clotilde, Lively, Duchesse A. de Nassau, Madeline, Grandis, 
Charmer, and Madame Van Houtte. Messrs. John Peed & Sons, Norwood 
Koad, London, exhibited a magnificent group of Caladiums, the plants 
being exceedingly fine and varied in colour. The whole were tastefully 
arranged with a groundwork of Maidenhair Fern, and amongst other 
varieties were noticed splendid specimens of Princess of Teck, Ibis Rose, 
Lillie Burke, Rose Laing, La Lorraine, Raymond Lemoinier, Comtesse 
de Brosse, B. S. Williams, Madame Alfred Magre, Gaston Chandon, 
Excellent, Princess Royal, Clio, candidum, Marie Freeman, Charle¬ 
magne, John Peed, and John Laing. 
Large trained plants of Clematises were exhibited by Messrs. Richard 
Smith & Co., Worcester, the size of blooms and healthy appearance of 
which gave ample evidence that the examples were rapidly nearing 
perfection. Amongst the varieties Madame Van Houtte was very effective, 
with its large white flowers ; Lucy Lemoine, a pretty double of the 
same colour, and no less merit ; while Belle of Woking, Excelsior, Venus 
Victrix, Fairy Queen, Beauty of Worcester, Lord Derby, Sensation, and 
Princess of Wales were also worthy of honourable mention. One corner 
of the large tent was filled with a fine group of foliage and flowering 
plants, exhibited by Mr. W. Iceton, Putney. The Palms and Dracaenas 
were large, and presented a healthy appearance, whilst amongst the 
blooming section were noticed Lilium Harrisi, Tuberoses in fine form, 
together with Ericas and Saxifragas, tastefully bordered with the varie¬ 
gated foliage of diminutive Caladiums. 
A magnificent group of Malmaison Carnations was shown by Mr. 
Jennings, gardener to L. de Rothschild, E.'q., Ascott, many of the flowers 
being of enormous size, whilst the foliage was vigorous and gave every 
indication of perfection in health. This exhibit of its kind was one 
of the features of the show. 
An attractive group of Cannas was exhibited by Messrs. Paul and 
Sons, Cbeshunt, amongst other bright flowers being noticed Phalenos, 
Cheshunt Yellow, Cousin Jacob, President Chandre, Comet, and 
Antoine Barton. 
Caladiums in splendid form and variety were exhibited by Messrs. 
J. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, the plants being remarkably fine and 
displaying several different shades of colour. Amongst many others, 
all of which were striking, were noticed Raymond Lemoinier, Excellent, 
Ibis Rose, Madame Alfred Magre, Ladas, F. W. Moore, Madame Leon 
Say, Duke of York, Henry Irving, Tennyson, Lord Derby, Chelsea Gem, 
Lord Rosebery, and Duchess of York. Of a no less order of excellence 
in their particular section was a fine group of hardy flowering plants 
exhibited by the same firm, and comprsed chiefly of Azalea rofEeflora, 
Azalea mollis Anthony Koster, Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora, 
Lilium Harrisi, Clethra alnifolia, Pseonias Moutan and Elizabeth, 
Genista tinctoria. Azalea ruetica virgile, Cytisus scoparius grandiflorus 
and C. purpureum, Olearia Gunni, and Spiisea astilboides, together 
with Acers in variety and other foliage plants. 
A striking feature in the show was the group of plants exhibited by 
Messrs. W. Balchin & Sons, Brighton, amongst which a large number of 
plants of Leschenaultia biloba major stood out in pleasing conspicuous¬ 
ness, the clear blue flowers of which were exceedingly effective. Other 
plants in the exhibit were Erica perspicua nana, B. coccinea minor, 
together with well-flowered plants of Boronia serrulata and heterophylla, 
and the pretty variegated Coprosma Baueriana variegata. 
Messrs. W. Fromow & Sons, Chiswick, exhibited an effective group 
of Acers in pots interspersed with plants of Lilium Harrisi. Amongst 
the former were good plants of A. palmatum roseum marginatum, 
A. palmatum dissectum ornatum, A. japonicum laciniatum, A. palmatum 
variegatum, and many others of these pretty ornamental plants. 
Worthy of high praise was the group of Pelargoniums exhibited by 
Mr. Chas. Turner, the plants being of extraordinary size, and thickly 
covered with flowers. Very bright, and of great variety in colour, were 
the following varieties—Prince Leopold, Lady Carrington, East Lynn, 
Spotted Beauty, Joe, Ambassadress, Blue Beard, Iona, Gold Mine, States¬ 
man, Edward Perkins, Princess of Teck, The Shah, Duke of Norfolk, 
delicatum. Duchess of York, and Magpie. 
Another magnificent display of Pelargoniums was that of Mr. 
H. J. Jones, Lewisham, his plants giving abundant evidence that 
they had been thoroughly well grown, as in addition to these being 
large the flowers were of excellent substance, also bright and varied 
in colour. Amongst others the following kinds were particularly 
effective :—Princess May, Mrs. W. Wright, Dark Chinese, Edward 
Perkins, James Douglas, Pearl, Lady Isabel, Duke of Portland, Mrs. 
H. M. Stanley, Magpie, Rose Queen, Rosebud, May Queen, Mrs. 
H. J. Jones, and Eucharis. Begonias were also well and pleasingly 
shown by the same firm, the plants with their bright and distinct 
flowers being artistically interspersed with Ferns and small Palms. 
Conspicuous amongst many other varieties were excellent blooms of 
Redcap, Magnet, Golden Queen, Mrs. R. Hoffman, Florence Pearce, 
Mrs. E. Beckett, nigra. Jealousy, Exquisite, delicatum, Starlight, and 
Dr. Shaw. Ivy-leaved Pelargoniums were shown in excellent form by 
the same firm, the plants of many different varieties being thickly 
clothed with bloom. Amongst many others were noticed Distinction, 
La France, Ryecroft Surprise, Isadore Feral, Surcouf, Liberty, Cuvier, 
Jersey Beauty, Beauty of Castle Hill, La France, H. Cannell, and 
Percy Surman. 
Mr. T. S. Ware, Tottenham, staged an exquisite group of double and 
single Begonias. The display formed by them was particularly striking, 
and formed a diffusion of colouring that was almost bewildering. It 
would be difficult to describe the many beautiful specimens staged ; 
amongst a host of others were noticed Duchess of Teck, Golden Empress, 
Moravia, Miss Jennie Fell, Beauty of Belgrove, Victory, Snowdon, 
Bexley White, Fairy, Bexley Gem, Leviathan, Viscountess Cranbrook, 
Claribel, Maid of Kent, Miss Emily Childs, Dean Swift, Empress of 
India, Duke of Teck, Pride of Bexley, Lord Byron, Samuel Pope, 
Princess of Wales, Sir Thomas Acland, Beauty, marginata, Zanda, 
alba magna, white Camellia Challenger, and Picotee. 
An excellent group of Caladiums was staged by Mr. Hunt, gardener 
to P. Ralli, Esq., Ashtead Park, Epsom. The plants were exceedingly 
well grown, the foliage being large and effective, while in distinctness 
of variety they were all that could be desired. 
A magnificent group of Calceolarias was staged by Messrs. J. James 
and Son, Farnham Royal, Slough. The plants displayed a high con¬ 
dition of cultivation, the colours being exceedingly delicate and 
diversified. Messrs.Collins Bros., Waterloo Road,sent plants of Carnation 
Jane Collins, a good yellow variety, but unfortunately destitute of 
scent. A fine group of Pelargonium Glory of the West was staged by 
Mr. W. J. Godfrey, Bxmouth—an excellent decorative variety, and its 
good qualities were well displayed in the group. 
Tricolor Pelargonium Duchess of York, which received an award of 
merit, was sent by Mr. J. Prewett, Hammersmith. Mr. Empson, 
gardener to Mrs. Wingfield, Ampthill, sent plants of Dracaenas ducetti 
and australis variegata. 
Messrs. F. Sander & Co. staged a large collection of rare plants, 
many of which were particularly fine. Amongst others were noticed 
the Rex hybrid Begonia Sander’s Masterpiece (award of merit), and 
B. Rajah, Dracaena Sanderiana, Begonia Lady Annesley (award of 
merit), Heliconia illustris rubricaulis. Nepenthes in variety, and also 
Anthurium Andreanum in variety, together with Dracsena Godsefliana 
(first-class certificate), Sonerilas ornata and Mr. H. Walters, and 
Aristemas in variety. 
A charming display of hardy alpine flowers was exhibited by 
Messrs. Paul & Son, Cheshunt; the flowers were tastefully arranged on a 
diminutive rockwork made especially for them, and which showed them 
up to advantage. Amongst others were noticed Aubrietias in variety. 
Phlox frondosa, Androsace sarmentosa. Phlox stellaria, and P. G. F. 
Wilson, Silene pusilla, Geum miniatum, P^tentilla rupestris, and 
Saxifraga muscoides purpurea. 
Messrs. G. Jackman & Son, Woking Nursery, sent half a dozen 
splendidly grown plants of new Clematises, including Countess of 
Onslow, Sir Trevor Lawrence, Duchess of York, Grace Darling, Duchess 
of Albany, and Crimson Beauty. 
Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, sent a remarkably interesting 
exhibit, comprising splendid Gloxinias in named varieties, and amongst 
which Princess of Wales was prominent, receiving an award of merit. 
These were charmingly interspersed with Ferns. Cannas were also 
shown by the same firm, but the effect was somewhat marred by the stiff 
arrangement. Begonias from Swanley also made a brilliant display, 
and amongst the best of which were Lady Carter, Mary Cornhill, Miss 
Fisher, W. Marshall, Mrs. C. West, Mrs. Jenkins, Lord Rosebery, Lady 
Whitehead, and Miss B. Clarke. 
Messrs. James Veitch & Sons staged a superb collection of Strepto- 
carpus or Cape Primroses. The plants were well covered with bloom, 
and displayed many very brilliant colours. Gloxinias were well shown 
by the same firm, very distinct and of excellent substance, composed 
chiefly of varieties Duchess of Connaught, Sidonie, Brilliant, Radiance, 
