May 10, 1894. 
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Fuchsia Frincess May (H. Cannell & Sons).—This variety has blush 
pink sepals and a rosy cerise corolla (award of merit). 
Gloxinera X Brilliant (J. Veitch & Sons).—This is a bigeneric 
hybrid between Gloxinia Radiance and Gesnera X pyramidalis. The 
flowers are of a drooping character and bright crimson in colour. The 
foliage is dark green, similar in shape to that of a Gloxinia (award of 
merit). 
Odontoglossum Pescatorei var. (Welbore S. Ellis).—This is a beauti¬ 
ful variety, the flowers being large and well coloured. The sepals and 
petals are white, suffused light purple, the latter being spotted crimson. 
The throat is rich yellow, reddish brown (award of merit). 
Odontoglossum triumphans, Lionel Crawsliay (De B. Crawshay). 
—A fine variety with large flowers. The sepals and petals are yellow 
tinted green, covered with pale brown blotches (award of merit). 
Odontoglossum crispum Heatonense (Charlesworth, Shuttleworth 
and Co.)—A charming variety with medium-sized flowers. The sepals 
and petals are white sufifused pink, spotted brown, the lip in the centre 
being lemon yellow (award of merit). 
Pelargonium Mrs. W. Wright (H. J. Jones).—A beautiful Pelar¬ 
gonium with large blush pink flowers blotched dark crimson (award 
of merit). 
Pieris formosa (F. W. Moore, Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin).—A 
useful flowering shrub with white blooms (award of merit). 
Rhododendron Purity (B. S. Williams & Son). — A large single 
white variety (award of merit). 
Rose Medea (W. Paul & Son). — A Tea variety with well-shaped 
delicate yellow flowers (award of merit). 
Syringa Madame Lemoine (Sir Trevor Lawrence and W. Paul and 
Son).—A beautiful double white Lilac. The individual flowers are 
large, as are the sprays, and sweetly scented (first-class certificate). 
Syringa pyramidale (Sir Trevor Lawrence).—A robust growing 
semi-double kind, the flowers pale purple (award of merit). 
Syringa Souvenir de Louis Spath (W. Paul & Son and Anthony 
Waterer) —A magnificent dark Lilac, with large flowers of a rich purplish 
shade (first-class certificate). 
Syringa Gtant des Batailles (W. Paul & Son).—A fine variety, with 
attractive rosy pink flowers (award of meritL 
Vanda suavis, Rosejield variety (De B. Crawshay).—A splendid 
form of this well-known Orchid. The spray exhibited bore twelve 
flowers, which were exceptionally well coloured (first-class certificate). 
CRYSTAL PALACE SHOW. 
May 9th and 10th. 
The annual summer Show, under the auspices of the Crystal 
Palace Co., was held on the above dates, and was in every way a success. 
Though perhaps the competitors were, on the whole, slightly fewer in 
number than has been the case in previous years, the quality was so 
good that the difficulty of awarding the prizes was greater than usual. 
The arrangements reflected great credit on the managers, and Mr; Head, 
the Superintendent. We append the names of the prizewinners in the 
principal classes. 
The first prize in the class for twelve stove and greenhouse plants 
was accorded to Mr. A. Offer, The Gardens, Handcross Park, Crawley, 
for a handsome exhibit, including Azalea Roi de Holland, A. Due de 
Nassau, A. Baronne de Vriere, Boronia heterophylla, and Clivia miniata 
splendens, exceptionally good. The second prize went to Mr. James, 
Castle Nursery, Norwood, Azalea Roi de Holland, Epacris miniata 
splendens, and Erica aflSnis being amongst the best; and the third to 
Mr. J. Mould, Pewsey Nur-ery, Wilts, Erica Cavendishi and Pimelea 
spectabilis being the best plants in the exhibit. Mr. Offer was also first 
for nine foliage plants with Crotons angustifolius Princeps and Prince 
of Wales, Alocasia Thibautiana, Anthurium magnificum, Cycas circinalis, 
Enceyhalartos Altensteini, Nephthytis picturatus, and Corludovica 
e'egans in splendid form. Mr. W. Finch, gardener to J. Marriott, Esq., 
Queen’s Road, Coventry, was placed second, and Mr. James third, each 
with fair plants. For nine Crotons Mr. Offer was again first with 
clean, well-grown plants ; Disraeli, Aureo-punctatus, Chelsoni, and 
Sunset were particularly prominent. Mr. Wm. Howe, gardener to 
H. Tate, Esq., Park Hill, Streatham Common, was second ; and Mr. 
James a good third. 
The competition in the class for twelve Dracaenas was very close 
between Mr. J. Lambert, gardener to W. Segelcke, Esq., Herne Hill, and 
Mr. Howe, the first and second prizes being eventually awarded in the 
order of their names. Mr. Offer was a fair third. Mr. Charles Turner, 
The Royal Nurseries, Slough, was placed first for nine show Pelar¬ 
goniums, staging Marguerite, Edward Perkins, Mystery, Spotted Beauty, 
Lidy Isabel. Magpie, Prince Leopold, Statesman, and Joe in excellent 
form ; and Mr. J. Odell, Gould’s Green, Hillingdon, was second with 
highly creditable plants. Mr. Turner was again first with nine fancy 
Pelargoniums, showing Thomas King, Princess Teck, The Shah, 
Ambassadress, Fanny Gair, Mrs. Hart, Roi des Fantaises, Lady Car¬ 
rington, and Ellen Beck ; Mr. Odell again taking second position. For 
twelve double Tuberous Begonias Mr. T. S. Ware, Hale Farm Nurseries, 
Tottenham, was the only competitor in this class, aud was awarded the 
first prize, as also was he in the class for twelve single Begonias. The 
same exhibitor arranged a handsome collection in the class for hardy 
herbaceous, bulbous, and alpine plants, and was a good first. Phlox 
canadensis, Saxifraga pyramidalis, Tulipa viririiflora, Pseonia tenuifolia 
latifolia, and Polemonium Richardsoni being especially noticeable. 
Messrs. Paul A Son, Old Nurseries, Cheshunt, were second with a 
charming stand. 
Mr. Turner was first for eighteen greenhouse Azaleas with splendidly 
flowered examples of Flora, Charmer, Vervjeneana, Theodor Riemers, 
Eug6ne Mazel, and others. Mr. R. Wells, Longton Nursery, Sydenham, 
was a good second. Mr. Chas. Turner was first for eighteen Roses in 
pots, exhibiting Duke of Edinburgh, La France, C6line Forestier, 
Madame J. Laing, Juno, Turner’s Crimson Rambler, and Violet Bouyer 
in good form. Mr. Wm. Rumsey, Joynings Nurseries, Waltham Cross, 
was second with well grown and flowered plants. Mr. Offer staged 
handsome stove and greenhouse Ferns, and was deservedly placed first. 
Anaongst the best were Cibotium Schiedi, Davallia polyantha, Alsophila 
australis, and Nephrolepis davallioides furcans. Mr. W. Howe was a 
good second, Mr. H. James being a fair third. 
Messrs. J. Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, arranged a magnificent group 
of Caladiums, the plants being exceptionally well grown and clean. 
They were the only competitors in the class, and were accorded the 
premier award. Candidum, Triomphe de Comte, Rose Laing, Salvator 
Rosa, Ornatum, Madame Groult, Leopold Robert, Clio, Paul Veronese, 
and Lymington were particularly prominent. Messrs. Laing were also 
first for a group of foliage and flowering plants with one of their 
customary superb arrangements. Flowering plants were utilised in 
great numbers, but so well, that there was still an abundance of light 
and grace. Begonias, Crotons, Palms, Ferns, Orchids, Cytisus scoparius 
Andreanus, were all in splendid condition. Mr. W. Finch was second 
with a graceful group, and Mr. H. James third with an arrangement 
comprising fat too many flowering plants. For nine greenhouse Azaleas 
Mr. Turner was a good first with Roi de Holland, Due de Nassau, 
Appolon, Jean Vervaene, Reine des Pays Bas, Bijou de Paris, Charmer, 
and Madeleine. Mr. A. Offer was a good second, and Mr. H. James third. 
The fiist prize for nine Palms went to Mr. A. Offer, the second to 
Mr,. W. Finch, and the third to Mr. H. James. Mr. J. Portbury, 
gardener to W. N. Froy. Esq , Ripon House, Putney Heath, was first for 
twelve table plants, Mr. Lane, gardener to E. H. Cole, Esq., Caterham, 
second, and Mr. Maegregor, gardener to the Dowager Lady Hay, Putney 
Hill, third. 
Cut flowers were staged in large numbers and were of excellent 
quality. The table decorations, bouquets, sprays and vases formed one 
of the best features of the exhibition. Not only were the flowers and 
foliage arranged with exquisite taste, but they were of excellent quality. 
This was particularly noticeable in the table decorations, which were 
models of lightness and grace. 
As is usual at all the shows held at the Crystal Palace, the miscel¬ 
laneous exhibits were numerous and of good quality. One of the most 
prominent of these was the Roses, both cut and in pots, staged by 
Mepsrs. W. Paul & Son, Waltham Cross, in which some splendid blooms 
were noticeable. The plants in pots, too, denoted high culture, and 
were carrying healthy foliage and clearly coloured flowers. Mr. Wm. 
Rumsey, Joynings Nurseries, Waltham Cross, also staged some superb 
Roses, which were highly creditable to the grower. Messrs. Wm. 
Cutbush & Sons, The Nurseries, Highgate, exhibited a group of foliage 
and flowering plants, in which Orchids, Ericas, Mignonette, Palms, 
Ferns, and admirably flowered Azaleas were particularly prominent. 
The same firm also staged a well diversified collection of hardy flowers, 
as also did Messrs. J. Laing & Sons, Stanstead Park Nurseries, Forest 
Hill, S.E, The latter firm also arranged a stand of foliage and 
flowering plants, including Caladiums, Ferns, Dracaenas, Crotons, 
Variegated Tobacco and Begonias. For different varieties of the latter 
it may be noted Messrs. Laing were accorded five certificates. Mr. G. 
May, Upper Teddington, showed blooms and plants of Clove Carnation 
Uriah Pike, as also did Mr. Jas. Pike, Acton, W. Splendidly grown and 
flowered plants of Leschenaultia bi oba major were exhibited by Messrs. 
W. Balchin & Son, Hassocks Nurseries, Sussex, and Mr. Leakey, 
gardener to — Douglas, Esq., Upper Norwood, some well grown 
Gloxinias. 
WOWoUTHE WEEK.. O 
HARDY FRUIT GARDEN. 
Strawberries.— Feeding .—The copious rains have moistened the 
soil to a considerable depth, and the roots of well established plants 
may be safely nourished by occasional applications of liquid manure to 
the'^ soil. The display of strong flower trusses and rapidly expanding 
blooms promise an abundant crop of fruit, which will need sustenance 
in the soil to draw upon during development. In the present moist 
condition of the ground food applied in liquid form will be retained for 
some time, providing a store of nutriment ready to hand. Light 
applications of chemical manure are also of considerable assistance 
applied now and hoed in around the plants. Soot, too, worked in 
in dry weather or left to wash in during showery periods is of great 
seryice. Make the soil black when applying it. 
Mulching .—Pull out strong weeds and hoe down small ones, the 
operation of loosening the soil greatly benefiting the plants, especially 
young ones. Beds in full bearing ought now or soon to be mulched 
