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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
May 24, 1894. 
jMagne, Giston Chan’on, P>i'-('me Cl-ira de Hir^cb. Martha Laforge. 
Ibis Ruse, Barou Aiolphe de Rnhschihi, Alice Van Geert, Charlemagne, 
Minus erubescens, Mrs. Harry Veitch, Le Nain Rouge, Mons. Leon Say, 
Comtesse Ferdicand de Lesseps, Comte de Germiny, George Berger, and 
Souvenir de Para being very fine. The peculiar marking and shading 
of the leaves, to which these plants owe their charm and popularity, 
were perfectly developed, and proved high cultivation. 
Messrs. J. Veitch k. Son’s group of hardy flowering and foliage 
plants was superb. Very beautiful were Clethra alnifolia, Lilium 
longiflorum, L. giganteum (grand), L. longiflorum Harrisi, Cytisus 
trifoliug, C. scoparius Andreanus, C. s. prmcox, C. purpureus flore-pleno. 
Genista virgata, Viburnum opulus, Andromeda (Pieris) speciosa cassinae- 
flora. Magnolia parviflora (superb), Chionanthus virginicus, Cistus 
formosus, Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora, II. Thomas Hogg, Indigo- 
fera Gerardiana floribunda, Lilium Ukeyuri (Alexandrie), Philadelphus 
microphyllus. Magnolia Watsoni, Olearia Gunni, Veronica carnosula, 
Fabiana imbricata, Vitis heteropbylla variega'a, Acer palmatum dis- 
sectum variegatum, A. p. septemlobum elegaus purpureum, A. japonicum 
laciniatum, A. palmatum dissectum, A. p. linearilobum atro-purpureum, 
Bremurus himalaicus, Azalea Graf Van Muren (Double Ghent), 
A. rosaeflora, A. Daviesi, Rhododendrons John Walter, Meteor, Sappho, 
Kaiser Wilhelm, and Helen Schiffaer, Hydrangea rosea, and Spirrea 
bumalda ruberrima. The arrangement of this exhibit was splendid, the 
most having been made of the fine plants at disposal. 
A splendid group of Caladiums was arranged by Messrs. J. Laing 
and Sons, Forest Hill, S.E The varieties included Madame Fritz, 
Koechlin, bicolor Cannaerti, Gaspard Conyer, Candidum, Jas. H. Laing, 
President de la Devansaye, Comte de Germiny, Cardinale, William 
Pfitzer, LuJdemanni, Madame Box, Prince Albert Eiward,( Madame 
Mitjana, Louis A. Van Houtte, Oriflamme, James Laing, Excellent, 
Chactas, Bellone, Chelsoni, Verdi, Barao de Mamore, Albo-luteum, 
Boieldieu, Pauline Guichard, L’ Automne, Triomphe de Comte, Leopold 
Robert, Lymiugton, Ornatum, B. S. Williams, Triomphe de I’Exposition, 
Rose Laing, Louise Duplessis, W. Marshall, Linne, Madame Marjolin 
Scheffer, and Princess of Teck. The colouration of these Caladiums left 
little or nothing to be desired, and the leafage was superb. Messrs. 
E. D. Shuttleworth & Co., Ltd., Albert Nurseries, Peckham Rye, S.E., 
exhibited a group of miscellaneous stove and greenhouse plants. The 
Palms and Ferns were very fine, and of a rich green, plainly denoting 
good health. Crotons too were good, as also were Dracsenas, Caladiums, 
Orchids, Liliums, and Hydrangeas. 
A number of finely flowered plants of Clove Carnation Uriah Pike 
were shown by Mr. G. May, King’s Riad, Upper Teddington. This 
grand variety is now being extensively shown and advertised, and 
thoroughly deserves the popularity which will doubtless be accorded it. 
A handsome bank of double and single Begonias was arranged by 
Messrs. J. Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, S.E. Awards of merit were 
accorded to Marchioness of Salisbury, Lady Theodora Guest, and Sun¬ 
light. Unfortunately the axle of the cart in which the plants were 
being brought to the show broke, and the blooms were consequently 
somewhat damaged, but by no means sufficiently to mar the exquisite 
beauty and delicate colouration of the flowers. Amongst the best were 
Duchess of York, Duke of Fife, Mrs. Laiusr. Purity, and Duke of York, 
doubles, and Lady Grimthorpe, Britannia, Grand Duchess of Hesse, and 
Lady Roberts, singles. 
Messrs. Balchin k. Son, Hassock’s Nursery, Brighton, exhibited the 
brightly hued Leschenaultia biloba major. Erica ventricosa rosea, 
Hydrangea paniculata, H. Otaksa, Boronia serrulata, Coprosma 
Baueriana variegata, and Calia Little Gem. Messrs. Laxton Bros., 
nurserymen, Bedford, exhibited a small collection of hardy flowers, 
including Aquilegia coerulea, A. hybrida, Pyrethrums Madame Patti, 
Mont Blanc, Comte de Montbron, Captain Nares, and Delicata, 
Agrostemma flos-Jovis, Geum miniatum, Papaver orientate, and Lupins 
in variety. 
Messrs. Wm. Cutbush & Sons sent grand blooms of Carnations 
Souvenir de la Malmaison and flowers and plants of Uriah Pike. Hardy 
flowers, too, were largely contributed by Messrs. Cutbush k Sons. In 
this exhibit Pyrethrums were largely shown, as also were Irises, Iberis 
corifolia, Erigeron philadelphus, Euphorbia myrsinites, Saxifraga 
hypuoides, Trollius napellifolius, Potentilla rupestris, Papaver orientate, 
Daphne cneorum majus, Saponaria ocymoides, Papaver nudicaule, 
Erigeron aurantiacum, Heuchera sanguinea, Hemerocallis fulva, 
Aquileg'a vulgaris alba, Anchusa Barrelieri, Geum miniatum, Saxifraga 
pyramidalis, Pmonies, and Iris siberica alba. 
A handsome collection of hardy flowers was arranged by Messrs. Barr 
and Son, King Street, Covent Garden, in which Irises formed one of the 
best features. Pyrethrums, too, were shown in great variety. Notice¬ 
able amongst other plants were Hemerocallis fulva, Chrysanthemum 
coronarium, Lilium longiflorum Harrisi, Lupins in variety, Violas, 
Geranium ibericum, double white Narcssi, Gladioli, florists’ Tulips, 
Saxil'ragas, and Spirieas. Messrs. Paul A Son, Old Nurseries, Cheshunt, 
were accorded an award of merit for Rhododendron Duchess of 
York, which is described below. An extensive collection of hardy 
flowers was also staged by Messrs. Paul k Sons, and included Rhodo¬ 
dendrons Sir Isaac New’con, Princess, Campanulatum, Frederick 
Waterer, Beauty of Cheshunt, Lady Palmerston, and Stella, Lilacs, 
Pyrethrums, Thorns, Polemoniums, Irises, Geum coccineum, Papavers, 
Wiegelas, Camassia csculenta, Viburnum plicatum. Honesty, Centaureas, 
Delphiniums, and varieties of Azalea mollis. 
Messrs. James Veitch & Sons arranged a magnificent collection of 
hardy flowers, which formed one of the most pleasing features of the 
Show. Blooms of Pmonia rubra plena, P. rosea plena were very fine, as 
also were the double white Narcis>i. Dodecathcon seedliogs were 
attractive, and double Pyrethrums were seen in splendid condition. A 
collection of German Irises comprising all the leading varieties was 
staged, and blooms of Veitch’s hybrid Aquilegias were superb, Papavers 
were good, and Turban Ranunculuses in pots were very fine. Mr. T. S. 
Ware, Hale Farm Nurseries, Tottenham, N., staged a well diversified 
collection of hardy flowers, including Liliums, Spirmrs, Centaureas, 
PiBinies, Saxifragas, Heuchera sanguinea, Iberis corifolia, Lithospermum 
pros’ratum, and many others. Messrs. J. Laing & Sons exhibited a group 
of foliage and flowering plants, arranged with splendid taste and judg¬ 
ment. Palms, Ferns, Crotons, Draemnas, Odontoglossums, Dendrobiums, 
Anthuriums, Nepenthes, Oncidiums, Gloxinias, Cattleyas, Caladiums, 
Ericas, and Miltonias were all well utilised. Messrs. J. Peed & Sons, 
Roipell Park Nurseries, Norwood, also arranged a good group, in which 
Azaleas, Caladiums, Ferns, Palms, Ericas, Dracrenas, Crotons, Gloxinias, 
and Liliums. Messrs. Backhouse k Son, The Nurseries, York, had a 
charming collection of hardy flowers, including many charming rock 
plants. These latter were placed amongst atones to produce as natural 
effect as possible, and the arrangement was a relief from the others 
shown. 
Trusses of Zonal Pelargoniums composed of fine pips were shown by 
Mr. J. Walker, Thame, and included Ethel Lewis, Mercedes, William 
Bealby, Mrs. Patchille, Nellie Thomas, Sir Percival, Clytie, Swanley 
Single White, and many other fine varieties. A box of garden species 
of Roses was contributed by the Rev. J. H. Pemberton, Havering-atte- 
Bower, Romford, and contained some interesting forma. Messrs. J. R. 
Pearson & Sons, Chilwell Nurseries, Notts, sent plants of a new Gloxinia 
named Beacon, a rich velvety crimson variety of fine form. Messrs. 
Wallace k Co., Colchester, sent a collection of early flowering Calochorti, 
in which some good forms were noticeable. Rhododendrons were 
grandly shown by Messrs. Wm. Paul & Son, and included such varieties 
as Chas. Dickens, Sir C. Napier, maculatum nigrum, Joseph Whitworth, 
Princess Mary of Cambridge, Lord Palmerston and Blandyanum. 
Mr. F. Perkins, Regent Street, Leamington, showed plants of a good 
tricolor Pelargonium, Queen of Summer, and a Zonal named Alexandra, 
which is bright searlet in colour. 
Ferns were extensively exhibited by Mr. H. B. May, Dyson’s Lane 
Nursery, Edmonton, this well-known grower bringing a collection of 
choice kinds. The effective Pteris Victoria, Asplenium marginatum, 
A. caudatum, Adiantum Collisi, Pteris tremula Smithi, Phlebodium 
aureum, and Anemia tomentosa were amongst the best of these. First- 
class certificates and awards of merit were adjudged for several of the 
Ferns shown by Mr. May, but these are referred to elsewhere. The same 
exhibitor sent a very fine collection of ornamental foliage plants, in¬ 
cluding Dieffenbachia Leopoldi, Palms, Aralias, Phrynium variegatum, 
Crotons, and Begonias. 
Pelargoniums were shown in splendid condition by Mr. H. J. Jones, 
Ryecroft Nursery, Lewisham, this grower having apparently put forth 
his best efforts in that direction. The plants were well grown and 
remarkable for their floriferousness. Amongst other varieties shown 
were Princess May, May Queen, Alice, W. C. Boyes, Mr. H. J. Jones, 
Eclipse, Sir Trevor Lawrence, and Prince of Orange. Mr. C. Turner, 
Royal Nurseries, Slough, also sent a fine collection of Pelargoniums, 
which included the varieties Rosy Morn, Buffalo Bill, Enterprise, Mr. 
Coombs, Indian Yellow, and Black Diamond. The flowers were large, 
brilliant in colour, and borne in large numbers on the well-shaped plants. 
Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, Kent, were represented by a 
magnificent collection of Tuberous Begonias, Fuchsias, and Calceolarias. 
The Begonias comprised some of the best single and double varieties in 
cultivation, the flowers being rich in colour, stout in substance, and 
large in size, without showing any coarseness. The named varieties 
included Miss Edith Wynne, R. B. Parsons, the charming Rosebud, and 
Mrs. W. B. Miller. The Fuchsias shown by this firm were named 
Princess May, and the variety was described in these pages a few weeks 
since. The Calceolarias were all that could be desired, so far as 
concerned size, colour, and form of the blooms. 
Mr. T. S. Ware, Hale Farm Nurseries, Tottenham, bad a spendid 
group of Tuberous Begonias tastefully arranged with Ferns, Palms, and 
plants of Asparagus plumosus. This contribution was one of the finest 
groups of Begonias ever arranged, the collection occupying a considerable 
amount of tabling. The plants, too, were well grown and profusely 
flowered. Bexley Gem, Leviathan, Mrs. S. Pope, Beauty of Belgrove, 
Rosebud, Princess May, and Duke of York were amongst the best of the 
doubles, while the singles were represented by such charming varieties 
as Zanda, Alba marginata fimbriata and Challenger. 
Messrs. J. Carter & Co., High Holborn, exhibited Gloxinias in variety, 
the flowers being fine and richly coloured, and the same may be said of 
the Calceolarias, Petunias, and Mimuluses shown by the same firm. The 
Petunias included a fine double variety named Mrs. James Carter, and 
a single rosy pink form designated Queen of Roses. The Mimulus 
gloriosus was also worthy o' mention. Flardy flowers were also shown 
by the same firm, whose collection included the International Prize 
Pansy, Violas, Irises in variety, double and single Pyrethrums, Lavatera 
arborea variegata. Poppies, and Lupins. Mr. C. A. Farren, Dartmouth 
Lodge, Forest Hiil, sent plants of Tuberous Begonias, which did him 
credit as an amateur. Messrs. Hugh Low k Co. sent a number of 
hardwooded and other plants, comprising such as Ericas in variety, 
Crassulas, Pimelea spectabilis, and Fancy Pelargoniums. 
A collection of the useful and charming hybrid Streptocarpus came 
from Messrs. J. Veitch k Sons, Royal Exotic Nursery, Chelsea, also 
