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this in the Journal this week if you can 1 perhaps someone may suggest 
a remedy.—W. B. R. 
[We shall be glad if any of our readers can suggest a remedy for 
the benefit <©£ our correspondent and others whose plants may be 
similarly at tacked.] 
LAXTON’S NOBLE STRAWBERRY. 
The accompanying engraving, from a photograph, has been placed at 
our disposal, and as will be admitted represents a truly noble fruit 
Plants will be distributed during the autumn with approving testimony 
of competent judges. Laxton's Noble Strawberry was certificated at the 
Provincial Show of the Royal Horticultural Society last year, and a 
gardener of great experience sent us the following as his estimate of his 
fruit. 
“ It is a magnificent variety ; as early as Black Prince and larger 
than any variety with which we are acquainted. The fruits arc well 
formed, beautifully coloured, and highly attractive. A laive dish of 
fruits was shown at Liverpool, as well as a trayful of clusters as cut 
from the plants to show the free-fruiting character of the variety, and in 
both instances nothing could be more satisfactory. It thoroughly de- 
Flg. 7.—Laxton’s Noble Strawberry. 
served the certificate awarded, and we congratulate Mr. Laxton on its 
production.” 
NATIONAL CARNATION AND PICOTEE SOCIETY. 
SOUTHERN SECTION. 
The annual gathering of Carnation and Picotee growers took place in 
the Conservatory at South Kensington on Tuesday last, and proved much 
more satisfactory than might have been expected in such a season. Theie 
wa a , however, abundant evidence that those who grow small collections 
had experienced some difficulty in making up their stands, and there was 
perhaps more than usual difference between tne first and the following prize¬ 
winners in the respective classes Mr. Turner was especially strong, the 
Slough blooms comprising tome admirable specimens, and they gaiuel 
many honours. There were several fresh exhibitors, and the entries were 
fairly numerous. 
The premier Carnation was Alisemond, a scarlet flake seedling rai ed 
by Mr. Douglas, and shown by Mr. Henwood. The premier Picotee was 
Liddington’s Favourite, a red light-edged variety shown by Mr. J. Douglas 
in his first prize stand of twelve blooms. 
Certificates were award- d for the following :— 
Carnation Purple Emperor (C. Turner).—A large rich purple crimson s If 
flower, petals broad, and bloom full. A handsome showy variety. 
Carnation Will J hr el full (C. Turner).—A bright clear yellow self 
varitty, Vi ry handsome. 
CARNATIONS. 
In Class A for twenty-four varieties, Mr. C. Turner, Slough, won first 
honours with bright handsome blooms of the following varieties Back 
row—Robert Lord, H. K. Mayer, Mars, Jas. Taylor, Robert Lord, Jas. 
Taylor, George, and Jess : ea. Second row—Rob Roy, Squire Llewelyn, John 
Ball, Capt. Preston, John Keat, Outsider, Mrs. Bridgwater, and Sporting 
Lass. Front row—Sportmg Lass, Wm. Skirving, Sarah Payne, Matador, 
Jas. Mackintosh, Sarah Payne, Jas. Mackintosh, and Rob Roy. Mr. J. 
Douglas, gardener to F. Whitbourne, Esq , Great Gearies, Ilford, was a close 
second with neat blooms. Mr. H. Cat'ey, 16, Cloverton Buildings, Ba h, 
was third ; and Mr. F. Hooper, Widcombe Hill, Bath, was fourth. There 
were six compet tors. 
In Class B for twelve blooms Mr. J. Douglas won first honours with a 
beautiful stand, very bright and clean specimens. Back row—Jas. Douglas, 
Robert Lord, Thalia, seedling. Second row—Miss Gortm, Rob Boy, 
seedling, Alisemond. Front row—Three seedlings and Squire Llewelrn. 
Mr. J. Lakin wa< second ; Mr. W. L. Walker, Earley, Reading, third; Mr. 
Kuson Morris fourth, and Mr. Buxton fifth. 
Mr. M. Rowan had the best six Carnations, gccd blcoms of JoLn S. 
Hedderley, G. Melville, Matador, Mrs. Gyles, Rob Roy, and Admiral Curzon. 
Mr. Austen, Mr. C. Phillips, Mr. H. Staitup, Bromley, Kent, and Mr. G. 
Morris followed in that order, there beingten competitors. 
Single Specimens .—These were not quite so numerous in some previous 
years, but about seventy were staged. 
Scarlet Bizarres — First and fourth, Mr. C. Turner with Robert Lord and 
George; second, Mr. Rowan with Admiral Curzon; third and fifth, Mr. 
Douglas with Robert Lord. 
Crimson Bizarres. —First, second, and fifth, Mr. Turner with Sarah 
Payne and Wm. Skirving ; third and fourth, Mr. Douglas with Miss 
Gorton. 
Purple Flakes. —First, second, and third, Mr. Douglas, with James 
Douglas; fourth, and fifth, Mr. C. Turner, with Squire Llewelyn. 
Scarlet Flakes .—First and third, Mr. Turner, with John Ball and 
Matador; second and fourth, Mr. Douglas, with Matador; fiifth, Mr. 
Walker, with Clipper. 
Rose Flakes .—First and second, Mr. Douglas, with Thalia; third, Mr. 
Rowan, with Jess'ca; fourth, Mr. Turner, with S. Newman; and fifth, 
Mr. Austin, with Mrs. May. 
PICOTEE3. 
In Class E, for twenty-four Picotees, Mr. C. Turner look the lead 
amongst four exhibi’ors, showing very clear symmetrical blooms. Back 
row—Favourite, Jessie, Orlando, Dr. Abercrombie, Orlando, J. B. Bryant, 
Julitt, and Favourite. Second row—Mrs. Gorton, J. B. Bryant, Mrs. A. 
Chancellor, Lucy, Wm. Summers, Lucy, Princess of Wales, and Baroness 
Burdett Coutts. Front row—Z -rlina, Mrs. Payne, Mrs. Gorton, John Smith, 
Zerlina, Lord Yalentia, Mrs. Payne, and Lord Yalentia. Mr. J. Douglas 
followed in the second place. Mr. F. Hcoper was third, and Mr. H. Catley 
feurth. 
In Class F, for twelve blooms, Mr. J. Douglas was awarded the chief 
prize for a neat and excellent collection, comprising in the back row— 
Brunette, Liddingdon Favourite, Constance Heron, and Mrs. Gorton. 
Second row—Seedling, Her Majesty, and two seedlings. Front row—two 
seedlings, Mis. Williams, and Mrs. Sharpe. Mr. M. Rowan, 36, Manor 
Street, Clapham, was second. Mr. J. Lakin, Temple Cowley, Oxon, third ; 
and Miss Buxton, 27, Manor Street, Clapham, fourth. 
For six Picotees Mr. Huson Morris, The Nest, Hay s, K‘nt (gardener, 
Mr. G. Wynne), was first for fresh blooms of CLra Penson, Princess of 
Wales, Constance Heron, Nymph, Liddington Favourite, and Lucy. Mr. C. 
Austin, Brill, was second ; Mr. W. Meddick, 7, Hampton Row, Bath,thiid ; 
Mr. C. Ph llrps, Hamilton Road, Reading, fouith; and Mr. J. Rebbeck, 
5, Bivas Terrace, Southampton, fifth. Th-re were nine entries. 
Single Specimens .—The single specimens of Picotees were numerous and 
good. 
Heavy-edged Red.— First and fourth Mr. Douglas with Brunette, and 
preond and third Mr. Turner with J. B. Bryant and Lord Valent ne. Fifth 
Mr. Rowan with J. B. Bryant. 
Bed, Light-edged. —First and second Mr. C. Turner, with Thos. William 
and Mrs. Gorton. Third, Mr. Rowan, with Thomas William. Fourth, 
Mr. Douglass with D •. Horner ; and fifth, Mr. Headland, with a seedling. 
Purple, Heary-edged. —First and fourth, Mr. Douglas, with a se dling 
and Mur el. Second and third, Mr.Turner, with Muriel. Fifth, Mr.ItowaD, 
v. ith Alliance. 
Purple, Light-edged —First and fourth, Mr. Headland, with Pnde of 
Leyton »nd a seedling. Second and third, Mr. Turner, with Baroness 
Burdett Coutts and Mary. Fifth, Mr. Doug’as with Baroness Burdett- 
Coutts. 
Bcse or Scarlet , Heavy-edged— First, Mr. Rowan, with Edith D’Jmbrain. 
Seccnd and fourth, Mr. C. Turner, with Mrs. Pajne. Third and fifth, 
Mr. Douglas, with a seedling, and Mrs. Sharpe. 
Bose or Scarlet, Light-edged.—Fust and second, Mr. Douglas, with 
Liddington’s Favourite. Third and fifth, Mr. Turner, with Liddington’s 
Favourite and Ethel. Fouith, Mr. Rowan, with Nell e. 
Yellow Grounds .—First and second, Mr. Douglas, with Agnes Chambers. 
Third and fourth, Mr. C. Turner, with Prince of Orange. 
In the seedling class, Mr. Douglas was award d the first prize for a purple 
heavy-edged variety, very r ch and clear. Mr. Headland was first with a 
purpled light-edged variety, named Prile of Leyt jd, and Mr. Douglas second 
with a. s p p.d I in e r . 
SELF3, FANCIES, AND YELLOW GROUNDS. 
In Cla'-s 3, with twenty-four blooms, Mr. C. Turner, Slough, was first with 
grand b’oorns of the following—Back row—Guardsman, The Governor, 
Purple Emperor, Florence, Rose Celestial, and Purple Emperor. Second 
row—Florence, Squire LWwelyn, Will Thielfall, seedling, The Governor, 
and Will Threlfall. Third row—Jessica, Lady Rose Molynenx, A-thur 
Medhurst, Rosa Bonheur, Janira, and Mis. Ccampneys. Front row— 
Robert Lord. Tho“. Page, Scarlet Gem, George, The Bride, and Scarlet Gem. 
Mr. J. Douglas was second with fresh clear blooms ; Mr. F. Hooper third ; 
Mr. H. Catley. Bath, fourth ; and Mr. J. Serle, Bath, filth. 
Class K, for twelve self or fancy blooms, was an interesting one, no less 
than eleven competitors ent ring. Mr. Lakin was placed first with 
Marchioness, Duchess Teck, Ella Morris, seeding?, Pride of PeDshurst, 
John Sloper, Sir F. Roberts, Mar cbal Niel, Sp rk’er, and Alice Ann 
Mary. Mr. M. Rowan Mr. H. Morris, Mr. A. Spurhng, and Mr. C. Phillips 
were the other prizetakers. With yellow ground Picotees Mr. J. Douglas, 
Mr. C. Turner, Mr. F. Hooper, and Mr. A. Spurling were the prizewinners 
in the order named. In the clasB for nine plants in pots Mr. Doug as was 
fir.-t aud Mr. Turner second. 
The Turner Memorial p ize for six Carnations aud s : x Picotees brought 
eight competitors, the leading position being gained by Mr. M. Rowan with 
tie following well-represented Pico’ess—Edith D’Ombrain, Countess of 
WiltoD, Favouritp, Mrs. Gorton, Constance Herou, and Alliance; Carna¬ 
tions, Mrs. Skirving. Jessica, John Wh tham, G. Melville, Master Fied, 
and Robert Lord. Tlis second place was taken by Mr. Lakin, the third 
by Mr. Henwood, and the fourth by Mr. Phill ps. 
Miscellaneous. —Messrs. J. Vtitch & Sons, Chelsea, exhibited six 
stan ‘s of Carnations and Picotees, comprising about 240 b ooms,including 
