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Madresfield Court were also shown, and a vote of thanks, with a cultural 
commendation, was awarded. Messrs. James Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, con¬ 
tributed a similar extensive and meritorious collection of Apples and Pears 
to that noted in the report of the Crystal Palace Show, a silver Banksian 
medal being awarded. Mr. T. Bate, Kelserton, Flint, sent samples of an 
Apple believed to be a seedling from Ribston Pippin, but the Committee 
thought it was Trumpington. Messrs. W. Johnson & Sons, Boston, sent a 
collection of Pears, mostly small, but including some good samples. Mr.W. 
Divers, The Gardens, Wierton House, near Maidstone, sent fruits of the 
Brunswick Fig, Beurre d’Amanlis Pear, and a seedling Plum, a standard on 
its own rootR, which always bears abundantly, and is valued for kitchen 
use. Mr. Palmer, Thames Ditton House. Surrey, had fine samples of 
Veitch’s Red Globe Turnip, and a neat seedling Tomato. M. Victor Dur- 
feld, Olbernhau, exhibited some very fine models of Apples and Pears that 
were specially commended. Mr. T. Perry, Ye Olde Lodge, Southall, sent 
fruits of a large green-striped Melon from the Soudan. 
First-class certificates were awarded for the following :— 
Apple Bismarck (J. Veitch & Sons).—A handsome Apple, 4 inches in 
diameter, 3£ deep, eye closed with long segments in a deep depression 
slightly plaited ; stalk short, thick, in a deep basin. Colour greenish white, 
heavily streaked and suffused with red on the side towards the sun. Flesh 
firm and of good brisk flavour. The variety is one of the Emperor Alexander 
type, and was introduced from New Zealand a year or two since. 
Apple Gascoigne’s Scarlet Seedling (Mr. Gascoigne, Maidstone).—A free- 
fruiting variety of the Duchess of Oldenburgh type, slightly conical, yel¬ 
lowish white, with a deep red colour on the side exposed to the sun, and 
having a delicate wax-like bloom. The flesh is crisp and the flavour 
agreeable. 
Floral Committee. —Present: G. F. Wilson, Esq. (in the chair), and 
Messrs. H. Bennett, J. Douglas, J. Fraser, G. Duffield, H. Herbst, W. H. 
Lowe, J. Walker, J. Hudson, W. Holmes, R. Dean, D. Noble, C. Pilcher, 
H. M. Pollett, J. Dominy, A. L. Landy, J. O'Brien, E. Hill, H. Turner, W. 
Goldring. 
Mr. G. Stevens, St. John’s Nursery, Putney, contributed a beautiful col¬ 
lection of Chrysanthemum blooms, comprising forty-eight b?autiful flowers 
of Mdlle. Lacroix, pure white, large, full, and excellent (vote of thanks). 
The other varieties were also Japanese, including Mons. H. Jacotot, deep 
crimson; Alfred Chantrice (Delaux, 1886), bronze yellow; G. Wrigley 
(Delaux, 1886), flat florets rosy crimson, white reverse ; M. Cossart (Delaux, 
1886) , a compact bloom, short florets, fluted, reddish bronze to yellow ; Feu 
de Bengale (Delaux, 1887), narrow long twisted florets, bronze yellow; 
Thomas Stevens (Stevens, 1887), a pretty variety with flat florets slightly 
fluted at the tips, tinged pale purple, white centre ; Macbeth (Delaux, 1887), 
long narrow florets, bright clear yellow; James Stevens (Stevens, 1887), 
long drooping florets, bronze red, full and good ; Ormonde (Delaux, 1887), 
drooping, twisted, bright yellow ; and Rose Stevens (Stevens, 
1887) , a useful decorative variety, somewhat similar in colour to Belle Paule, 
a dozen good blooms of this were shown. A pretty reflexed variety, Elsie 
(Cannell, 1887), creamy white, very good; and Martinas (Delaux, 1887), a 
small reflexed of a rosy tint; and a neat Pompon named Miss L. Stevens, 
pure white. Mr. W. Holmes, Hackney, had a stand of a dozen Chrysanthe¬ 
mum blooms in four varieties, one of which, L’Africaine, was certificated. 
The others were Mdlle. Lacroix, Romeo, deep crimson maroon, and 0. J. 
Quintus, lilac blush, fluted florets, very pretty. 
F. G. Tautz, Esq., sent a plant of the distinct and pleasing Cypripedium 
Fameanum, bearing three flowers,'and C. Harrisianum superbum, which was 
certificated. Mr. C. J. Salter, gardener to J. Southgate, Esq., Selborne, 
Leigham Court Road, Streatham, was adjudged a vote of thanks for a raceme 
of Aerides Lawrencise (Southgate’s variety) with thirty-nine unusually 
large flowers, the sepals and petalB white tipped purplish crimson, the lip 
of similar colour. A dark btown and yellow Oncidium was also shown. 
Mr. Sharp, gardener to A. Curie, Esq., Prionwood, Melrose, N.B., was 
awarded a vote of thanks for flowers of the peculiar greenish yellow 
Cycnoches chlorochilon. Mr. Ballantine, gardener to Baron Schroder, The 
Dell, Staines, showed a plant of Cattleya porphyrophlebia, with medium 
sized flowers, delicate pahs blush sepals and petals, the lip rich crimson in 
the centre, white at the margin. 
A bronze Banksian medal was awarded to Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, 
Chelsea, for a collection of their varied and handsome Rhododendrons, the 
variegated Impatiens Sultani, Phrynium variegatum, and the deep rose 
coloured Begonia John Heal. From the Society’s gardens, Chiswick, plants 
of Hedychium Gardnerianum were sent, bearing strong heads of its fragrant 
yellow flowers. Messrs. H. Cannell & Sens, Swanley, showed a basket of 
the fine double white Tuberous Begonia, Octavie, remarkable for its sym¬ 
metrical shape, also a number of handsome single and double Tuberous 
Begonia blooms. Mr. R. Dean, Ealing, was adjudged a vote of thanks for 
examples of the double pure white Dianthus Heddewigii Snowdrift, Gaillar- 
dias, and the brilliant blue Phacelia campanularia. A vote of thanks was 
accorded to Messrs. Rawlings Bros., Romford, for seventy-five fine blooms 
of Show and Fancy Dahlias, capital blooms, good in bize and colour. Mr. 
T. S. Ware, Tottenham, showed plants and flowers of the bright purple 
Stokesia cyanea, several varieties of Tritoma, including T. Metschi, a garden 
hybrid in which the flowers open from the ton of the scape downwards. 
Plants of the bright crimson Nerine sarniensis and the scarlet N. venusta 
were also shown, and a vote of thanks was accorded. Mr. G. Prince, 
Oxford, exhibited a number of dwarf Tea Roses on seedling Briar, one and 
two years old, very strong and excellent samples. 
Certificated Plants. — Chrysanthemum L’Africaine (W. Holmes).— A 
Japanese variety sent out several years ago, and known in some collections 
as George Gordon. The florets are broad, flat, brilliant crimson, with a pale 
gold reverse, and when seen as Mr. Holmes Bhowed it the variety is very 
ornamental. Unfortunately many have proved it too unreliable to be of 
much value, and it was a matter of surprise that the Committee had 
awarded it a certificate. 
Chrysanthemum Wm. Colbett (Stevens).—A Japanese variety raised by 
ri j 11 ’ sen ^ 0U ^ ^i® year. The[flortts are broad and flat or very slightly 
fluted, of a rich rosy salmon hue when first opening, becoming paler. A 
promising variety. 
Cypripedium Harrisianum superbum (F. G. Tautz, Esq.).—A grand 
variety with large flowers, the dorsal sepal broad, edged white, and deeply 
veined with blackish purple; the petals are broad, margined with hairs, and 
of similar colour, the lip being slightly lighter. The whole flower has a 
shining appearance, as if polished. 
Special Prizes. —The vegetables in competition for Messrs. Sutton and 
Sons’ prizes formed an unusually fine display, the good quality of the ex¬ 
hibits and the taste in the arrangement rendering the collections remarkable. 
The Judges had considerable difficulty in selecting the winners from the 
eight exhibitors. Mr. W. Pope, Highclere Castle Gardens, Newbury, was 
awarded the first prize for admirably grown samples of Sutton’s New 
Intermediate Carrots, Prizetaker Leek, Veitch’s Main Crop Onions, Read¬ 
ing Exhibition Brussels Sprouts, Autumn Giant Cauliflower, Sutton’s Per¬ 
fection Tomatoes, Chancellor Potatoes, very fine one ; Veitch’s Early Rose 
Celery, fine solid heads. Mr. C. J. Waite, Glenhurst Gardens, Esher, was a 
close second, showing good heads of Wingrove’s Prize Red Celery, Sutton’s 
Intermediate Carrots, fine Perfection Tomatoes, Michaelmas White 
Broccoli, Reading Exhibition Brussels Sprouts, andRowsham Park Hero 
Onions. Mr. S. Haines, The Gardens, Coleshill House, Highworth, was 
third, his strongest dishes being Anglo-Spanish Onions, Perfection 
Tomatoes, Autumn Giant Cauliflowers, and Lyon Leeks. Mr. A. Water¬ 
man, Preston Hall Gardens, Aylesford, was fourth with Sulham Prize 
Celery, Autumn Giant Cauliflowers, Snowdrop Potatoes, and Canadian 
Wonder Beans in excellent form. Mr. T. Wilkins, Inwood House, Bland- 
ford, was fifth with fine solid white Celery, London Hero Potatoes, Per¬ 
fection Tomatoes, and Sutton’s Prize Leeks. 
There were twelve competitors in Messrs. Sutton & Sons’class for Scarlet 
Runners, Mr. R. Lye winning the first place with even pods 10 inches long. 
Mr. W. Palmer, Thames Ditton House Gardens, was a close second, Mr. 
C. J. Waite third, and Mr. W. Pope fourth. 
Messrs. J. Carter & Co.’s prizes for a dish of their Champion Runner 
Beans brought ten competitors, all exhibiting capital specimens. Mr. J. 
Bunting, Holtwhites Hill, Enfield, was first with very even specimens, 9 
inches long. Mr. C. J. Waite was second, and Mr. P. Cornish third. 
The third prize was awarded to Mr. F. W. Edgcomb, St. Mary Cray, for 
a dozen roots of Carter’s White Emperor Onion, the only exhibit. 
Messrs. Webb St Sons’ prizes for their Improved Banbury Onions were 
awarded to Messrs. E. S. Wiles, T. A. Beckett, and W. Pope, amongst six 
competitors, all of whom had fine solid heavy samples. 
WOKK/ofi.™ WEEK.. 
HARDY FRUIT GARDEN. 
Regulating Wall Trees.— Most of the wall trees are now 
sufficiently matured to admit of their being transplanted safely, and a 
better time for the work could not well be chosen for regulating or re¬ 
arranging them. Some sort of system should be introduced where 
necessary, or where there is a general mixture on nearly all the walls. 
For instance, a very sunny south wall ought not to be occupied largely 
by Plums, Pears, and Cherries. It is in these positions where the 
choicer Peaches, Nectarines, Apricots, and Figs should be grown. 
Cherries thrive admirably against walls with either a west, south-west, 
or south-east aspect, though as far as our experience goes they scarcely 
merit a great amount of valuable wall space. Good dessert Cherries 
can usually be bought much more cheaply than they can be grown and 
preserved by nets, and in very many instances the wall space might be 
much more profitably devoted to Pears. The latter in all southern and 
most midland districts can be grown to perfection against walls of 
south-west, west, east, and south-east aspects, and in favoured districts 
a few sorts will do well even against a north wall. In the less favoured 
northern districts we would devote the principal portion of the sunniest 
walls to Pears, no other hardy dessert fruit being in greater demand or 
more acceptable in most establishments. Plums we would relegate to 
the walls with east, south-east, and north-east aspects, and in the sunny 
south even the north walls appear to suit them, and it is with the aid of 
these and other somewhat cool aspects we contrive to maintain a long 
succession of Jefferson, Gages of sorts, Kirke’s, Victoria, and Coe’s Golden 
Drop, and other favourite Plums, The Morello Cherry really requires a 
cool site, and it is the walls with a north or northern aspect that should 
be profitably occupied with them. Figs succeed admirably in the 
southern counties, especially along the coast, and many more of the 
wholesome and as we find much appreciated fruit might well be grown 
against the open walls. If there is a hot sunny corner formed by the 
union of a west with a south wall this is just the spot for Figs. Planted 
in poor loam, to which lime rubbish has been freely added, the trees 
form sturdy short-jointed growth that is both fruitful and hardy. 
American Blackberries thrive best and are most fruitful against a. 
wall. Years ago we saw a high wall in a frame-ground connected with 
a Sussex garden fully clothed with these Blackberries, and which had 
immense clusters of fine fruit beautifully ripe in August and September. 
Transplanting the Trees. —As Peach, Nectarine, and Apricots 
are liable to gradually lose the principal portion of the branches—the 
Apricots especially so—and seeing that these occupy the most valuable 
sites, with perhaps a glass coping overhead, young trees of each should 
be in readiness to take their place directly they cease to be profitable. 
We “ feed ” our south walls with trees prepared against a south-west 
wall, and quite large trees, providing they are not very old, can safely 
be transplanted without the loss of a crop. Sometimes it is advisable 
to shift good trees into a Peach house, replacing these with others from 
