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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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managed, have an infinite number of fine roots congregated in a com¬ 
paratively small bulk. Judging from trees I have transplanted at 
various times, they always flower profusely, and if seen to with water 
and proper manures they also fruit well in the year of removal. Water 
just now in their case also will not be lost. Small trees do not, as a rule, 
want any water ; but what I more particularly refer to are trees and 
shrubs of a good size. 
With regard to flowers, these in general are better without water. 
At this date I plant out Calceolarias, Veronicas, Pentstemons, Chrys¬ 
anthemums, and Sweet Peas. I have never required to water these. 
On the other hand, I find it a safe thing to keep an eye on Carnations, 
and if dry weather occurs to give them water. These plants root 
very near the surface of the ground, and an occasional supply of water 
has a most beneficial effect on the health of these popular flowers. 
Water also wonderfully improves Daffodils. I cultivate a very large 
number on sunny warm borders, where I find they succeed well if seen 
to with water. Last year I twice applied water before the time of 
flowering, but then it was an exceptional season. I notice that the soil 
is getting dry again this season, and though such early kinds as Sir 
Watkin and Ard Righ will need none, yet 1 am sure the later varieties 
will. Tulips are likewise much benefited by water. I have also 
watered profusely beds of Fancy Polyanthus in full flower, and always 
with good effect.—R. P. B. 
PRUNUS MYROBALANA ROSEA PLENA. 
Attention has of late years been drawn to the beauty of early 
flowering trees and shrubs, with the result that some of the best are 
now to be seen in many gardens. There is still, however, much to be 
done before their merits are universally recognised, and gardeners who 
are responsible for the embellishment of pleasure grounds will do well 
to make themselves thoroughly acquainted with the choicest kinds. 
Those who visited the Drill Hall, Westminster, on the occasion of the 
Royal Horticultural Society’s meeting on the 27th ult. had an oppor¬ 
tunity of doing this, for the branches of various early flowering trees 
and shrubs made a beautiful display. Amongst others were sprays of 
Prunus myrobalana rosea plena. This is a charming form with fragrant^ 
semi-double, rose-coloured blooms. It is quite hardy and flowers in 
early spring. The illustration (fig. 44), has been prepared from 
a specimen kindly sent by Mr. W. Paul, Waltham Cross, Herts. 
BRIGHTON SPRING SHOW. 
April 3rd and 4th. 
Bright and beautiful was the weather on Tuesday when the 
Brighton and Sussex “ new ” Horticultural Society opened its third 
annual spring Show. Though the exhibits staged were somewhat less 
in numbers than last year the quality was good throughout. Groups 
in both the open and amateur classes were very fine, admirable taste 
being displayed in the arrangement. Azaleas, too, were remarkably 
well shown, and twelve better Cinerarias than those which were 
accorded the first prize are rarely seen. Hyacinths, Tulips and Narcissi 
were staged in fair form, and the same may be said of the Freesias. 
Space will not allow of details being given of the amateurs’ classes, but 
special mention may well be made of the group of foliage and flowering 
plants exhibited by Mr. J. Lewis, 37, Preston Road, Brighton. The 
plants proved excellent treatment and the arrangement reflected the 
highest credit* Appended is a list of the prizewinners in the principal 
open classes. 
Mr. J. Turner, gardener to Sir Greville Smythe, Wick Hall, Hove, 
was placed first for a group of m’scellaneous flowering and foliage 
plants arranged for effect in a space not exceeding 60 square feet. This 
exhibit was a praiseworthy one, the quality of the plants being excep¬ 
tional, and made up for what was lacking in colour. Palms, Spiraeas, 
Cinerarias, Azaleas, Dracaenas, Lachenalias, Deutzias, and Dendrobium 
nobile were finely utilised amongst others. Mr. Geo. Miles, Victoria 
Nursery, Dyke Road, was second with a brighter arrangement, including 
Hyacinths, Callas, Palms, and Ferns; and Mr. E. Meachen, gardener to 
Mrs. Armstrong, Woodslee, Withdeane, third, with a fair exhibit. 
Though there were only three entries in the class for a table of bulbous 
flowering and foliage plants arranged for effect the competition was 
T.ry keen. Mr. Geo. Miles was accorded the premier position with a 
chaiming display, in which Roses, Dendrobiums, Cattleyas, Ferns, and 
Azaleas were noticeable. The second position was assigned to Mr. 
J. Turner, who showed Freesias, Lily of the Valley, Hyacinths, Palms, 
and other plants. The exhibit was, however, not quite bright enough, or 
it would have run its conqueror much closer. Mr. E. Meachen was 
again placed third. 
For a table of plants open to single-handed gardeners only, Mr. J. 
R?mnant, gardener to J. Sykes, Esq., Carisbrooke, Preston Road, was a 
good first, with Mr. W. E. Anderson, gardener to S. Cowell, Esq., 
Melodia, Preston Park Avenue, the only other competitor, second. Mr. 
W, Jupp, gardener to G. Boulton, Esq., Torfields, Eastbourne, was first 
for twelve Hyacinths, staging fair specimens, Mr. J. Remnant second, 
and Mr. G. Hart, gardener to H. Head, Esq , Buckingham, Shoreham, 
third. For six Hyacinths Mr. F. Rapley, gardener to Miss Visick, St. 
John’s, Withdeane, was first, Mr. W. E. Anderson second, and Mr. J. 
Gore, florist, Polegate, third. Mr, J. Gore was a good first for twelve 
Tulips, followed by Messrs. E. Meachen and J. Remnant in the order of 
their names. For six Tulips Mr. W. Jupp was first, with Mr. W. E. 
Anderson and Mr. A. Fry, gardener to C. W. Catt, Esq., 52, Middle 
Street, Brighton, second and third respectively; In the class for twelve 
Narcissi Mr. G. Hart was first with Polyanthus varieties splendidly 
grown, and Mr. C. Cavaye, 33, Western Road, Brighton, second. For 
six pots of Freesias Messrs. W. Miles & Co., West Brighton Nursery, 
were first with good examples, Mr. G. Hart being second. Mr. J. Gore 
was first for twelve pots of Lily of the Valley, Messrs. W. Miles & Co. 
being second, and Mr. E. Meachen third, each of the exhibits being very 
creditable. 
Lachenalias were finely and extensively shown, there being eight 
competitors. Mr. A. Kemp, gardener to C. Scrase Dickins, Esq., Cool- 
hurst, Horsham, was first; Mr. G. F. Wickham, gardener to J. Humphrey, 
Esq., Keymer, a close second, and Mr. G. Hart a good third, Mr. 
E. Meachen was first for twelve Cyclamens, staging good specimens, 
with Messrs, W. Miles <& Co. second. The latter were first for six 
Dielytras, Mr. J. Hill being a fair second. For twelve Spiraeas Mr. F. 
Rapley was first with compactly grown and profusely flowered speci¬ 
mens. Mr. Geo. Miles was second. Mr. C. Murrell, gardener to Mrs. 
McDonald, Manor House, Preston Park, was an easy first for twelve 
Cinerarias, showing superb specimens carrying finely formed, highly 
coloured flowers. Messrs. A. Fry and E. Meachen were second and 
third as named. Messrs. W. Miles & Co., were the only competitors 
in the class for twelve double Primulas, and were deservedly assigned 
the premier award. Mr. C. Murrell staged fine plants in the class for 
twelve Primulas, and was placed first, with Mr. G. F. Wickham second. 
There were five competitors in the class for nine green¬ 
house Azaleas, excellent examples being shown, Messrs. C. Murrell, 
W. Miles & Co., and E. Meachen taking the awards as named. 
For six greenhouse Azaleas Mr. G. Sims was first, Mr. C. Murrell 
a close second, and Mr. B. Lister, gardener to E. A. Wallis, 
Upper Lewis Road, a poor third. Genistas were finely staged by 
Mr. G. Sims, who took the first prize, followed by Mr. Head, The Drive 
Nursery, Hove, and Mr. A. E. Golding, gardener to H. St. George 
Voules, Esq., Uplands, Dyke Road, as named. Mr. E. Meachen staged 
six charming Roses and was placed first, Messrs. W. Miles & Co., being 
second, and Mr. W. E. Anderson, third. Mr. C. Murrell was first for six 
Arum Lilies with handsome plants, Mr. J. Hill being a good second, and 
Mr. E. Meachen, third. Mr. C. Cavaye was first for twelve bunches of 
cut Narcissi, Mr. M. Tourle, gardener to F. Barchard, Esq., Uckfield, 
being second, and Mr. R. Miller, Southdown Nursery, Shoreham, third. 
