JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ April 5, 1888. 
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Cachet, white, with faint pink streaks, pointed petals ; Madame de 
Strekaloff, blush, large handsome flowers, round petals ; Marchioness 
of Exeter, brilliant rose, good shape; Maria Nicolais, crimson, neat 
flower ; *Mathotiana, very dark crimson, large bold flowers ; M. d’Olf roy, 
soft pink, charming symmetrical flowers ; *Ninfa Egeria, white with 
dark and beautiful foliage, flowers well formed ; Prince Albert, white, 
streaked pink, handsome ; Princess Charlotte, white, with faint pink 
tinge ; Princess Clothikle, semi-double, white streaked pink ; Princi- 
pessa llospigliosa, pink, small but free, light centre ; *Rafia, very rich 
dark crimson ; Ileine des Fleurs, dark red ; *Eetieulata, semi-double, 
bright rose, graceful habit, free ; *Romaniensis, white mottled crimson ; 
*Souvenir d’Emile Defresne, red striped with white, free ; *Targioni, 
very delicate pale pink, tipped white ; and tricolor imbricata, white 
streaked with red and rose, well formed flower, free. 
Considerable difference is observed in the time at which the varieties 
flower, but the following six are some of the earliest, and the succeeding 
six are late varieties. EiLrhj Varieties .—Alba plena, imbricata, L’Avenir, 
Donck laari. Princess Charlotte, and Fatima. Late Varietie-’t .— 
Countess of Derby, Belle Jeannette, Cup of Beauty, Leeana superba, 
Contessa do Hainaut, and C. M. Hovey. With plants of these and the 
midseason varieties in different stages, the Camellia season can now be 
prolonged over a much linger jieriod than formerly, a constant supply 
of flowers can be had for at least three months. 
THE LIVERPOOL SHOW. 
March 28th. 
The elements seem to have decreed that the Exhibition should not 
prove a success financially, as was the case last week. Snow commenced 
falling early in the morning, accompanied with a strong piercingly cold 
wind, then rain followed, and continued more or less during the day. 
Yet the large number of exhibits in St. George's Hall made one of the 
finest displays that has been brought together since the Society has 
been in existence. There was a falling off in some of the classes, 
while the additional interest afforded by others more than counter¬ 
balanced any deficiency. The falling off was most conspicuous in the 
Hyacinth and Polyanthus Narcissus classes, but this may and doubtless 
is due t ■) the postponement of the Exhibition from an earlier date. 
Stave and Greenhouse Plants .—Fox six stove and greenhouse plants 
Mr. J. Jellico, gardener to F. H. Gossage, Esq., Camp Hill, Woolton, 
took the lead with fine plants of Pritchardia paciiica, Latania borbonica, 
Cruton Queen Victoria, Rhododendron fragrantissima, 3 feet through 
and covered with bloom. Azalea indica, and a Chorozema Law- 
renceanum. Mr. A. Crosbie, gardener to B. Hall, Esq., was a good 
second ; Mr. A. R. Cox, gardener to W. H. Watts, Esq., securing the 
remaininiz award. For one f -liage plant, Mr. A. Crosbie was accorded 
the premier position with a large specimen of Asparagus plumosus in 
grand condition, being fully 5 feet high and J feet through. In the 
corresponding class for one flovvering plant, Mr. J. Harrison, gardener to 
Mrs. W. G. Bateson, took the lead with I’haius grandifolius with about 
twenty spikes fully 5 feet high. For one greenhouse plant in flower, 
Mr. A. Crosbie was again successful with Imantoph 3 dlum miniatum 
coccineum with fiffeen or sixteen fully expanded trusses, most of them 
being 8 or 9 inches across. 
Hyacinths. —On the whole these were not so good or staged in such 
large numbers as has been the case at previous shows held by the 
Society. In the class for eighteen distinct varieties, Mr. C. Waring, 
gardener to Mrs. J. Sikin, Princess P.ark, Liverpool, was well ahead with 
strong plants of the leading varieties. Mr. J. Kelly, gardener to R. Single- 
hurst, Esq., Bndfield House, Aigburth, was second. The flowers were much 
smaller, and the foliage considerably drawn. Mr. T. Stephenson, 
gardener to R. Cornelius, Esq., Aigburth, third with an uneven col¬ 
lection. In the class for twelve, Mr. A. Cox took the lead with praise¬ 
worthy examples. The remaining exhibits in this class were uneven, 
and merit no further comment. No less than seven competitors staged 
ill the class for six plants, Mr. C. Copple, gardener to T. S. Rogerson, 
Esq., securing the foremost place with good examples of King of the 
Blues, Fabiola, La Grandesse, Lord Derby, Grandeur a Merveille, and 
Kooh-i-noor ; Mr. T. Wilson, gardener to O. H. AVilliams, Esq., Fulwmod 
Park, Aigburth, was a good second ; and Mr. C. Waring third. For six 
pots, three bulbs in each, not less than three varieties, Mr. T. Stephenson 
was first with well-grown plants, followed closely by Mr. P. Barlxir, gar¬ 
dener to A. Barnsley, Esq., St. Michaels Hamlet ; third Mr. James 
Kell.y. Seven collections w'ere staged. Mr. C. AVaring was the only 
exhibitor in the class for tw'elve Hjmeinths in glasses, and the examples 
staged were very f.ocKl. They well merited the first prize awarded 
them ; many of the flow^ers were superior to those shown in pots, and 
the foliage dw'arf, considering they had been grown in water. 
Xareissns. —These were poorly represented, only two collections 
being staged for the prizes offered for six pots. Mr. P. Barber took the 
lead, and Mr. J. Loundes, gardener to S. S. Parker, Esq., obtained the 
second award. It is a pity that prizes are not more generally offered to 
encourage the culture of border varieties in pots, which for effectiveness 
surpass the Polyanthus varieties. 
Tvlips .—We have seen on past occasions a greater display, but the 
quality throughout has not been as generally good as on this occasion. 
It is gratifying to saj' that there was scarcely a poor e.xample in any of 
the collections. In the class for twelve pots (single) of six varieties 
Jlr. A. Collins, gardener to S. Smith, Esq., Princess Park, took the lead, 
followed by Mr. Barber and Mr. T. Stephenson. For si.x pots Mr. A. R. 
Cox took the foremost position with dwarf well grown plants. Messrs. 
C. Copple and J. Loundes were second and third respectively. For ten 
pots of double fine varieties Mr. T. Stephenson gained first honours ; 
Mr. John Bounds, gardener to A. L. Jones, Esq., Aigburth, second ; and 
Mr. W. Bustard, gardener to J. Lewis, Esq., third. For six pots Mr. 
Barber was first, Mr. J. Loundes second, and Mr. C. Copple third. 
Crocuses were particularly good, being shown in 8-inch pots. Si.x 
competitors staged for the three prizes offered. The prizewinners were 
Mr. Barber ; Mr. J. Watson, gardener to F. Tobin, Esq., Aigburth ; and 
Mr. W. Bu.stard in the order named. 
Ztfc/H'zirtL'rt.? were not numerous, only two lots being staged for the 
three prizes offered. Mr. T. 'Winkworth, gardener to R. Brocklebank^ 
Esq., Childwall Hall, was well first with L. Nelsoni, the 5 and G-inch 
pots having from ten to twelve spikes each. Mr. W. Bustard was second 
with the less showy tricolor, but the specimens staged were very 
creditable. 
Primulas were represented by several collections, but none were of a 
noteworthy character except those staged by Mr. A. R. Cox. These 
were dwarf and well flowered ; in fact, the plants were very fresh and 
the flowers of large size and substance. 
Cinerarias were considerably above the average, in fact they were 
not only better but more numerous than they have before been at the 
Association’s Show. The first prize collection, staged by Mr. T. Stephen¬ 
son, were all that could be desired. The plants were dwarf with good 
heads of particJarly large well-shaped flowers. Mrs. Watts and Mr. 
W. Porter gained the second and third awards, while Mr. Warrington, 
gardener to T. Bright, Esq., was deservedly awarded an extra prize. 
jydy of the Valley. —No class in the schedule was better filled, or the 
prizes more keenly contested for, than the three offered for six pots of 
these flowers. Mr. J. Jellico was placed first. The second and third prize 
exhibits as well as many others were specially good, but we omitted to 
take down the names of ti e various competitors. 
Azaleas. —On the whole these were better than they have been for 
seme years. Mr. Jellico was the chief prizewinner with well flowered 
examples of Fielding’s White. Souvenir de Prince Albert, Reine de Pays 
Bas, Charles Van Echautc, Alba variegata, and Roseum ; Mr. W. Wilson, 
gardener to H. Cunningham, Esq., Gorsey Cop, Gateacre, was a good 
second, and Mr. W. Bustard third with uneven specimens. Azalea 
mollis was particularly good, many of the plants being large and 
most profusely flowered. For four plants Mr. J. Bounds was first with 
plants 3 feet through them, and full of flower ; Mr. J. Loundes was a 
good second, and Mr. A. R. Cox third. For one plant the prizewinners 
were Messrs. J. Jellico, J. Bounds, gardener to A. L. Jones, Esq., and 
C. Waring. 
Ferns were not largely shown, but those staged were good. Mr. T. 
Gowen, Linton Lodge, Mossley Hill, was well first for four exotic 
varieties with a large fine plant of Goniophlebium subauriculatum ; 
Adiantum assimile, 3 feet fl inches through ; Dicksonia squarrosa, with a 
stem 3 feet, and Dicksonia antarctica. Mr. A. R. Cox was second with 
fresh well-grown plants, and Mr. W. Bustard third. For one plant R. 
Brocklehurst. Esq., was placed first, and Mr. T. Stephenson second. For 
one Tree Fern Mr. Jellico took the lead, followed by Mr. J. Bounds, both 
showing healthy well-grown plants. 
Palms and Cycads. —Only two classes were provided for these, and 
six lots rvere staged in the two classes. The plants were fresh and 
healthy and of a moderately lariC size. In the class for three Mr. A. 
Crosbie gained the first position, followed by Mr. T. Gowan and Mr. A. 
Go wan, gardener to W. C. Clark, Esq., Sefton Park. For one plant 
Mr. .1. Agnew was first with Kentia Belmoreana, a fine healthy young 
plant; Mr. A. Crosbie was second with Cycas revoluta, and Mr. J. 
Bounds third. 
Forced Plants. —Three goo 1 collections were shown. Mr. A. Crosbie 
was placed first for six plants with Clematis Madame van Houtte very 
fine. Rose Climbing Jules Margottin, large plants of Rhododendron 
Purity, and Deutzia gracilis were very fine. Mr. AV. Bustard was 
second, and Mr. J. Bounds secured the remaining prize. 
Table Plants. —-These were shown in the usual style, and were very 
attractive down the centre of one of the tables. The plants in every 
instance were small, neat, and light. For six plants Mr. J. Agnew, ga.r- 
dener to Mrs. Watts, was first, his collection comprising Dracfena gracilis, 
D, Sydne i, Croton interruptus aureus, Pandanus Veitchi, and 'Thrina.x 
grandiceps. Mr. C. Evans, gardener to W. Maxwell, Esq., was a good 
second, and Mr. Jellico third. For three plants Mr. G. Park, gardener 
to Lieutenant-Colonel F. ffarrington, Wigan, was first. 
Poses. ~ On the whole Roses were much better than they have been 
before at any of the Association’s spring shows. For four plants Mr, 
A. Crosbie took the lead with Adam, Souvenir d’un Ami, Due de 
Magenta, and Isabella Sprunt. Mr. A. Lewis was second, and Mr. 
W. Bustard third. For one plant Mr. Crosbie was again first with 
Souvenir d’un Ami ; Mr. AV. Bustard second with Marechal Niel, and 
Mr. J. Loundes third. 
Hardy Phododendrons. —The effectiveness of the Exhibition was 
materially increased by the Rhododendrons. With four plants Air. 
W. Bustard won first honours, showing moderately large plants, followed 
by Mr. Kelly and Mr. J. Stephenson. Air. J. Agnew led with hardy 
herbaceous and bulbous plants. 
Orchids.— that so many of these plants are grown in the neigh¬ 
bourhood, this portion of the schedule might with advantage be extended. 
E'er four plants Air. J. Edwards, gardener to A. Tate, Esq., was placed 
first with Odontoglossum radiatum, having four good spikes, Cattleya 
Mendelli, with three fine flowers, Cypripedium villosum, a fine pan 
with fifty or sixty flowers, and the old Alaxillaria Harrisoni with about 
