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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
May 24,1894. 
Lcelio-Cattlega Frederic Boyle (F. Sander & Co.).—The sepals and 
petals of this biii;eneric hybrid (Cattleya Trianae X Lcelia anceps) are 
pure white. The lip is white tinted rose, and margined rosy purple 
(award of merit). 
Magnolia gyarviflora (J. Veitch & Sons).—This is a charming form 
with pure white waxy flowers having a dull crimson centre (first-class 
certificate). 
Maranta Massangeana metallica (M. Linden).—This is a fine form 
with deep green leaves, having clearly defined white ribs. The centre 
of the leaf near the midrib is paler green, shading to deep chocolate 
brown (first-class certificate). 
Maranta Massangeana Fuorentina (M. Linden).—A small form of 
'lightish green-coloured leaves, blotched whitish green and brown, and 
having rose-coloured ribs (first-class certificate). 
Maranta Massangeana atrata (M. Linden).—An exceptionally dark 
'foliaged variety, with pale green ribs and broad margins of dark 
velvety green (first-class certificate). 
Miconia vesicaria (M. Linden).—An interesting but not particularly 
attractive plant from Peru. The leaves are about 4 inches in length, 
2 or 3 in width, and of a dark green colour, with a hirsute surface 
(first-class certificate). 
Odontoglosswm Andersoniamim Young's var. (Chas. Young).—A 
splendidly spotted form of the well-known type. The flowers, too, are 
of a large size and good shape (award of merit). 
Odontoglossum crisgnnn Excelsior (Baron Schroder).—This is a 
grand form, with broad sepals and petals, white in colour, but heavily 
spotted with bright chocolate (first-class certificate). i i 
Odontoglossum crispum Wolstenliolmice (Baroa Schroder).—A 
variety somewhat resembling 0. c. Excelsior in shape and markings, 
but having a delicate suffusion of rose through the sepals and petals 
(first-class certificate). 
Odontoglossum Rex (Baron Schroder).—A charming variety of the 
crispum type. Each sepal and petal has a white margin, a clear choco¬ 
late blotch in the centre, and is suffused with purplish rose (first-class 
certificate). 
Odontoglossum Andersonianum superhum (Baron Schroder).—The 
principal feature of this form consists of the deep reddish brown spots 
on the sepals and petals (first-class certificate). 
Odontoglossum crispum zanothes (Baron Schroder). — A chaste 
variety with white sepals and petals, the lip being also white and the 
throat yellow (first-class certificate). 
Odontoglossum crisgmm Massangeanum (F. Sander & Co.).—A 
splendid form with large and richly spotted flowers (award of merit). 
Odontoglossum Vuylslekianum (J. Hye).—This is a splendid species 
with attractive flowers. The sepals and petals are yellow spotted, 
whitish, the lip being cream coloured and beautifully crimped (first- 
class certificate). 
Odontoglossum crispum capartianum (A. A. Peeters) —A fine form 
with richly spotted flowers. The sepals and petals are tinted rose (award 
of merit). 
Odontoglossum crispum Triance (H. Shaw).—A distinct form of the 
■well known type. The petals are tinted pale purple and richly spotted 
brown (award of merit). 
Oncidium Marsliallianum superhum (W. C. Walker).—This is a large 
.flowered variety, with a ground colour of yellow heavily spotted in the 
sepals and petals with chocolate. The lip is pure yellow (award of 
merit). 
Pelargonium Imogene (C. Turner).—A charming variety, with 
-flowers of a blush pink shade blotched dark carmine (award of merit). 
Phaius Owenianus (F. Sander & Co.).—This new hybrid is the result 
of a cross between P. Owenise and P. Humboldti. The sepals and 
. petals are reddish brown, the lip being very richly coloured (first-class 
certificate). 
Phyllocactus Cooperi (J. Veitch & Sons).—A fine white variety, the 
centre of the flowers being lemon yellow (award of merit). 
Phyllocactus Jessica (J. Veitch & Sons).—A beautiful salmon pink 
flower, large in size and of a delicate shade (award of merit). 
Phyllocactus Orion (J. Veitch & Sons).—An intense crimson scarlet 
•coloured variety with purple shading (award of merit). 
Polypodium Sclineideri (J. Veitch & Sons).—A handsome Fern, the 
resulrot a cross between P. vulgare and P. v. elegantissimum. The 
fronds are beautifully cut, and of a rich green colour (first-class 
certificate). 
Pteris cretica sempervirens (W. & J. Birkenhead).—A useful form of 
P. cretica. The fronds are dark green, paler at the tips, which are 
slightly crested (award of merit). 
Rhododendron Duchess of York (Paul & Sons) —A charming hybrid, 
delicate rose in colour, the upper petals being spotted with green (award 
of merit). 
Rhododendron Duke of York (Paul & Sons).—This variety carries 
ilarge shapely trusses, with blooms of a purplish rose colour (award of 
merit). 
Rose Eughne Verdicr (J. T. Bennett-Poe),—A buff coloured Tea 
variety with somewhat loose, faintly scented blooms (award of merit). 
Scohpendrium vulgare scalariforme (J. Veitch & Sons).—A dwarf 
growing form with dark green fronds, which have crimped edges (award 
of merit). 
Sonerila TI, Walter (F. Sander & Co.). — A dwarf growing plant with 
attractive foliage. Tne leaves are about 3 inches in length, 2 incues 
broad, grey white, veined and spotted dark green, the under surface 
being reddish (award of merit). 
Wistaria multijug a (Hon. W. F. D. Smith).—This appears to be a 
distinct type, the racemes being nearly 3 feet in leegth. The flowers 
are rather small and looser than those of W. sinensis (award of merit). 
Vegetables and Fruit. 
The display in this department was an excellent one, the whole 
side table in the 150-feet tent being occupied with a great variety of 
superior produce. 
Taking the exhibits in their order of arrangement we first come to a 
box of Tomatoes from Lord Wantage (Mr. Fyfe, gardener) ; the variety 
was named Dwarf Champion, and the fruits were very large, smooth, 
heavy, and good (cultural commendation). 
A similar award was made for dishes and baskets of, not large, but 
high quality Mushrooms exhibited by Mr. F. Wright, Ash House, 
Parson’s Green, Fulham. 
Mr. Miller, gardener to Lord Foley, Esher Lodge, exhibited a 
collection of fruit and vegetables, including very good Melons, Peaches, 
and Cherries, with Cucumbers, Mushrooms, Asparagus and Lettuce. A 
bronze medal was awarded. 
Next we arrived at a very extensive exhibition of Cucumbers, 
Melons, and Tomatoes, the introductions of Messrs. Sutton & Sons, as 
grown by Mr. S. Mortimer, Rowledge, Farnham. The Cucumbers con¬ 
sisted of splendid specimens of three varieties that were certificated on 
three consecutive seasons, namely, A1 in 1892, Success in 1893, and 
Progress in 1894—^all are excellent undoubtedly, but steady advance is 
marked, the greatest excellence culminating in “ Progress,” which 
appears to include a combination of good properties. The Melons 
included fine fruits of Windsor Castle, Hero of Lockinge, Sutton’s Per¬ 
fection and Conqueror. Among the Tomatoes were boxes of first-class 
fruit of Earliest of All, Sutton’s Perfection, and Conqueror, the whole 
forming a remarkable contribution, for which a silver-gilt Knightian 
medal was unanimously awarded, and just as well worthy of a silver 
cup. 
Mr. Meindoe, gardener to Sir Joseph Pease, Bart., Hutton Hall, 
staged a small collection of superior fruit, comprising the first dish 
exhibited from a private garden of Early Rivers Nectarine, grandly 
coloured. Lord Napier was also admirably represented, as were Best of 
All and Scarlet Premier Melons (silver medal). 
Mr. G. Wythes sent from Sion House Gardens a large box of good 
vegetables, mostly grown in the open air, comprising Turnips, Carrots, 
Cauliflowers, Asparagus, Tomatoes, Peas, Mushrooms, and Kidney Beans ; 
also boxes of Brown Turkey Figs and Peaehes, a good dish of Nectarines, 
with Melons and large Monsteras, meriting the silver-gilt Knightian 
medal that was awarded. 
A silver medal was adjudged to Mr. G. Featherley, The Vineries, 
Gillingham, Kent, for several excellent and well finished bunches of 
Black Hamburgh Grapes, two dishes of Dymond Peaches, half a dozen 
fruits of Covent Garden Favourite Cucumbers, and a basket of very fine 
Ne Plus Ultra Kidney Beans. 
Mr. Farr, gardener to A. Pears, Esq., Isleworth, exhibited Melons 
and Tomatoes, for which a cultural commendation was granted. The 
most noteworthy Tomato was a fruiting, plant of a small variety, 
named All the Year Round, evidently very prolific, and somewhat 
resembling Nesbit’s Victoria, but larger. The best Melon was named 
Centre of England, a very juicy, thin-skinned, scarlet flesh, sugary, and 
refreshing, and for which an award of merit was granted. 
Three beautiful bunches of Black Hamburgh Grapes were shown by 
Mr. Osman, gardener to L. Baker, Esq., Ottershaw Park, such as are not 
often seen at this period of the year ; also very good Melons ; and a 
silver medal was awarded. 
Messrs. James Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, received a silver Knightian 
medal for a collection of Apples, nearly sixty dishes. Some of the 
firmest were Sandringham, Lane’s Prince Albert, Easter Pippin, Winter 
Colman, Striped Beefing, North End Pippin, Gooseberry, Norfolk 
Beefing, Boston Russet, and Hormead Pearmain. 
A magnificent collection of fifty dishes of Apples from Messrs. 
G. Bunyard & Co., Maidstone, well won a silver-gilt Knightian medal. 
In size, colour, freshness and firmness the specimens were remarkable. 
Among the more noticeable were Belle de Pontoise, Lord Derby, Annie 
Elizabeth, Gloria Mundi, Wilson’s Prolific, Hormead Pearmain, Calville 
Rouge, Lane’s Prince Albert, Calville Malingre, Purple German, 
Grange’s Pearmain, and Winter Peach. There are no Apples in the 
London market from any part of the world at the present time equal 
to those we have named in this fine collection. 
Messrs. Lane & Son, Berkhampsted, staged a handsome dish of Lane’s 
Prince Albert Apple, also a new variety, Oakland's Seedling, for which 
an award of merit was adjudged, and the trees are to be examined by 
members of the Committee. The fruits are medium to large, oblate, 
greenish yellow flushed with red on the sun side, very firm, and with a 
suspicion of the Ribston and Cox’s Orange Pippin flavour. The larger 
fruits had a general resemblance to the Blenheim, the smaller almost 
reminding of Cox’s Orange Pippin. This is a late dessert Apple of 
promise that will be looked for again. 
Appliances. 
These were not numerous—in fact there is little or no room for 
articles of use in the garden at the Temple shows. Mr. G. W. Riley, 
Herne Hdl, and Messrs. F. Rosher & Co., Upper Ground Street, London, 
had varied assortments of rustic summerhouses in forms to suit various 
positions, and at prices to meet various pockets. These ornamental and 
useful adjuncts of homes are worthy of positions in far more suburban 
and country gardens than they have yet found a place. Models of 
