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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER 
[ March 89, 188?, 
Cyclamen persicum floribiDidum compactum (J. Odell). — Avery 
strong but dwarf variety, with large flowers, white, tipped crimson. 
Begonia nemperfforens gigantca ronea (Cannell & Sons).—A vigorous- 
growing variety with large, deep, very red flowers in fine panicles. 
BATH BULB SHOW. 
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A CAPITAL dis) 1 ly of bull s and v; r'.ous other flowering and fine- 
foliaged plants w: s agai.i forthcoming, and being favoured with 
delightfully fine weather on the opening day another decided all-round 
success was scored. 
Hyacinths and other Bulbs. —There was no appreciable change 
or advance made as far as quantity of exhibits was concerned, but 
neither the Hyacinths nor Tulips generally were quite so good as usual. 
Tn the open class for eighteen Hj^acinths, distinct, Messrs. R. Veitch and 
Son, Exeter, repeated their last year’s success, being first with a 
collection which included many sturdy spikes, carrying well developed 
flowers. I'he varieties shown were Queen of the Blues, Madame Van 
der Hoop, King of the Blues, Grandeur a Merveille, Lord Derby, Koh-i- 
noor, Marquis of Lome, King of the Reds, Baron Von Tuyll, Primrose 
Perfection, Gigantea, Vuurbaak, Garrick, Lady Derby, Duke of 
Connaught, Czar Peter, President I.incoln, and General Pellissier. 
Messrs. G. Cooling & Son were second, and Mr. M. Cole, gardener to 
S. Tredwell, Esq., was third, and there were two other collections shown. 
The best twelve Hyacinths in pairs were shown by Mr. W. Taylor, 
gardener to S. P. Budd, Esq., who had Masterpiece, King of the Blues, 
Cardinal Wiseman, Due de Malakoff, King of the Yellows, and Lord 
Macaulay, compact and good. Mr. M. Cole was second. Messrs. R. 
Veitch & Son were again first in the open class for nine Hyacinths, 
followed by Mr. W. Taylor. In the next class for twelve Hyacinths, 
distinct, and confined to amateurs, the prizes were won by Mr. W. Taylor, 
Mr. S. Kerslake, gardener to the Rev. E. Handley, and Mr. G. Mareh, 
gardener to M. Dunlop, Esq., Clifton. In a corresponding class for six 
varieties Mr. W. Taylor was again first, Mr. A. Hawkins, gardener to T. 
Jolly, Esq., was second, and eight others competed. There were six 
competitors with twelve pots of Tulips, Mr. Taylor taking the lead with 
fresh and good examples of Murillo, Emperor of Austria, Grand Duke 
of Russia, Vermilion Brillant, Tournesol, Salvator Rosa, Proserpine, 
Velvet Gem, Joost Van Vondel, and Ophir d’Or. Mr. A. J. C. Biss was 
a good second, while Messrs. Taylor and J. E. Biss were the successful 
exhibitors of four pots. The best six pots of Polyanthus Narcissus were 
staged by Mr. C. H. Dutton, the varieties being Gloriosa, Soleil d’Or, 
and States General. Jlr. J. Cannings, gardener to E. B. Titley, Esq , 
was second. Messrs. G. Cooling & Son were first with three excellent 
pots of Lily of the Valley, and Mr. J. E. Biss second. Mr. Dutton was 
first for Crocuses, and Messrs. M. Cole and A. Hawkins took the prizes 
for Amaryllises. A great number of Cyclamens were shown, but the 
majority were much drawn and the strain inferior. 
Flowering and Fine-foliaged Plants. —The display of Orchids 
was much better than anticipated, and attracted great attention. With 
six plants the Rev. E. Handley was well first, these consisting of Cattleya 
Trianm with eleven richly coloured flowers ; Odontoglossum cirrhosum 
with five good spikes ; a freely flowered Dendrobium nobile ; Odonto¬ 
glossum Roezli roseum with eighteen spikes ; Odontoglossum Roezli 
album with twelve good spikes ; and Cattleya Trianse rosea, carrying 
tin fine blooms. Mr. F. Perry, gardener to H. C. Miles, Esq., Clifton, 
was second, his collection consisting of Lycaste Skinneri, Dendrobium 
Ainsworthi, Cypripedium villosum, Dendrobium nobile, Odontoglessum 
Pescatorei, and Odontoglossum Alexandras. Mr. W. J. Jlould, gardener 
to E. E. Bryant, Esq,, was first for three plants these consisting of 
Cattleya amethystoglossa, Dendrobium Ainsworthi, and Ccelogyne 
cristata. Mr. R. B. Cator was second. The most lieautifully flowered 
specimens were staged in the class for one Orchid. In this instance Mr. 
W. J. Mould was first with Phalaenopsis Schilleriana, having a grand 
branch bearing about fifty expanded flowers. The Rev. E. Handley was 
second, staging Dendrobium Wardianum with five pseudo-bulbs, carry¬ 
ing on an average twenty blooms each. 
The class for six Roses in pots was also a good one, there being five 
well flowered trained plants. Mr. H. Kiff, gardener to R. B. Cator, Esq., 
was first, having freely flowered specimens of Madame de Sertot, Sou¬ 
venir d’un Ami. Ma 'ame Willermoz, Celine Forcstier, Rubens, and Anna 
Ollivier. Mr. H. Jones, gardener to C. Doherty, Esq., was second, and 
Mr. S. Kerslake third. Messrs. W. J. Mould, H. Jones, and A. Hanham, 
gardener to T. Jolly, Esq., were the principal prizewinners with trained 
Azaleas, and the two first-named were also successful with stove and 
greenhouse flowering plants and Ferns. Primulas were well shown by 
Messrs. W. J. Mould and W. Taylor; Cinerarias by M. Cole and 
A. J. C. Biss ; table plants by F. Perry and A. J. C. Biss ; and fine- 
foliated plants by W. J. Mould and W. C. Drummond, who took the 
prizes in the order named in each instance. Mr. M. C )le was placed first 
for six pots of Violets, which included De Parme, Princess Maude de 
Savoie, New York, and King of the Violets. 
Groups. —There were three classes for these, and the competition 
was keen in each instance. Messrs. G. Cooling & Son were well first for 
a group to oceupy a space 12 feet by 0 feet, the arrangement being 
fairly light, and comprised Azalea mollis, Indian Azaleas, Ericas, 
Cattleyas, Odontoglossums, Cyprijjediums, and otter Orchids, Palms, and 
Ferns. Mr, W. C. Drummond was a creditable second. Groups !• feet 
by 6 feet were arranged by amateurs, and in this class IMr. W. J. Mould 
was e.Tsily first, and Mr. T. J, Tate second, the la t named having a very 
densely packed arrangement. There is a great sameness about .all the 
Bath groups, and it is to be hoped some of the exhibitors will on another 
occasion attempt something more novel and less formal. Five capital 
groups of Daffodils and Narcissi were arranged, these plants being very 
popular in Bath. Mr. S. Kerslake was first, and Mr. A. A. Walters, 
second. A group of herbaceous plants in pots, staged by Mr. M. Cole 
was awarded the first prize, and fully deserved it. 
Cut Flowers and Bouquets. —Mr. H. Riff was first for twelve cut 
Roses, among these being a very fine Souvenir d’un Ami, and good 
Madame Willermoz, Madame de Watteville, Niphetos, A. K. Williams, 
Catherine Mermet, and La France. Mr. S. Kerslake was a good second, 
his best being Lady Mary Fitzwilliam, Madame J. Halpin, Grace 
Darling, JIadame Lambard, and W. F. Bennett. Messrs. Cooling and 
Son also staged several good blooms. Mr. E. T. Hill was the only ex¬ 
hibitor of a vase for table decoration, and was rightly awarded the first 
prize. Only three hand bouquets were shown, but two of them wpe 
extra large, and much difference of opinion existed as to the decisiork 
arrived at by the Judges. The first prize was awarded to Mr. C. Win- 
stone, Clifton, who had a bouquet wholly formed with Orchids; these 
measured 18 inches across, and were much too closely packed. Messrs. 
Perkins & Sons had a much more tastefully formed bouquet, the flowers- 
used also being choice. This also was too weighty, but should yet have 
been first. Jlr. Winstone was first, and Messrs. Perkins & Sons second 
in the class for ladies’ sprays, and the same positions were held by these 
exhibitors with gentlemen’s buttonhole bouquets. The majority of the 
latter were much too large. Mr. J. Cypher, Cheltenham, had a grand 
stand of Orchid blooms, not for competition, interspersed with Fern 
frond.s. Conspicuous were Cattleya Trianse magnifica, C. Percivalliana, 
C. amethystoglossa, Dendrobium Jamesianum, D. Ainsworthi rosea,, 
Odontoglossum Roezli in variety, Angriecum sesquipedale, Cypripedium 
Harrissianum splendens, Odontoglossum Alexandras, Cymbidium ebur- 
neum, and the Chatsworth variety of Ccelogyne cristata. 
Fruit and Vegetables. —Few Pears and Apples were shown. 
"With one dish of the former Mr. E. T. Hill was first, staging Beurr6 
Ranee in good condition, Mr. Leaney being second with Uvedale’s St. 
Germain. A dish of well kept King of the Pippins won Mr. Leaney the 
first prize in the class for Apples, and Mr. W. largulden, Frome, was- 
awarded the first prize for a good dish of Strawoerries, the variety being 
the Princess of Prussia. iMr. M. Cole was first for Mushrooms, and Mr. 
.4. J. C. Biss second. Mr. W. Evry first for Seakale, and Mr. W. Tylee 
second ; and Mr. Evry first for Asparagus, the exhibits being good in 
each instance. !Mr. W. Evry had the best six dishes of vegetables, these 
consisting of Kidney Beans Ne Plus Ultra, Asparagus, Mushrooms^ 
Seakale, Brussels Sprouts, and Potatoes. Mr. W. Tylee was placed 
second ; while the prizewinners with Cucumbers were Messrs. M. Cole: 
and S. Kerslake. 
ROSES AND THEIR RAISERS. 
It may interest “ D., Deal,” to have the dates and names of the 
raisers of the Roses he mentions on page 213, and which are as follows 
Laurette, Verdier, 18.52. Emilie Dupuy, Levet, 1870. Claire Carnot, 
Guillot, 1873. Countess of Limerick, Nabonnand, 1877. The sub¬ 
stitution of Emilie Dupuy for Belle Lyonnaise is one which might be 
generally recommended, for Belle I^yonnaise is sadly tender, and the 
flowers are easily spoiled by wet, whereas Emilie Dupuy is hardy, and 
opens fairly in late autumn. 
I am glad to see that “ D., Beal,” continues to look after the single 
Roses, especially the Iieautiful Austrian Yellow and Copper. Here 
R. berberifolia Hardyi has survived the past two winters, both on the 
rockery and in the open, and flowers most freely.—T. W. Girdlestone. 
OIL AND SULPHUR AS A PREVENTIVE OF MILDEW 
ON ROSES. 
As some of your correspondents seem troubled with mildew I may 
state that I have found oil and sulphur applied to the hot-water pipes; 
quite effectual in destroying mildew, and up to the present as a pre¬ 
ventive. Some weeks ago we found the mildew making its appear¬ 
ance on pot Roses, and also on climbers trained to wires on the roof of 
our Rose house. I procured some linseed oil and flowers of sulphur, 
mixed to the thickness of paint, and applied to the return pipes 
with a paint brush. The mildew soon disappeared, and has not re¬ 
turned. I consider this preferable in every way to the solution men¬ 
tioned on page 243, and I strongly recommend those having Roses, 
affected with mildew to try it. It is easy of application, very effective, 
and only needs to be tried. 
I may also state that I agree with your correspondents “ N.” and 
Mr. D. Gilmour, jun., in not admitting air to forced Roses. Our ventila¬ 
tors have not yet been openetl, excejit on one or two occasions about an 
inch at the top, but in future under the .same circumstances they will 
not be opened. On bright days we open the door which admits to the 
greenhouse adjoining, in which the ventilators are open.— Geo. Hilton. 
