April 5, 1388. ] 
JOURXAL OF HORTICULTURE AXD COTTAGE GARDEXER. 
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twenty flowers. Mr. J. Poyntz, gardener to R. Young, E.sq., was second 
with Cattleya Trianm having six flowers, Dendrobium crassinode with 
six or seven large p.seudo-bulbs flowering profusely, a fine variety, and 
Dendrobium nobile Wallichianum with about a dozen well-flowered 
growths. Mr. A. I{. Cox was third, and had good examples of Cymbi- 
■dium Lowianum and Phal»nopsis Schilleriana. For one plant Mr. 
Jellico was first with a fine specimen of Dendrobium Jamesianum bear¬ 
ing many flowers. Mr. J. Harrison, gardener to Mrs. AY. G. Bateson, 
was second with Phaius grandifolius ; third, Mr. J. Bounds, and an 
extra prize was awartled to Mr. Poyntz. 
—In the class for a group of miscellaneous plants arranged 
for effect, to occupy a space of 60 square feet, Mr. A. 11. Cox and Mr. 
J. Jellico were rivals for the first position. Both staged light, neat, and 
effective groups. Mr. Cox was successful ; his arrangement w.as better 
finished ne.ar the edge. This exhibit was a little over -1 yards long and 
nearly 3 wide, with a plant of Cocos AYedd-lliana raised in the centre. 
Crotons about 3 feet high at each corner, with two Aralias on each side 
of the Cocos. The gro indwork was composed of Adiantum cuneatum, 
Rotted with Primulas, Cyclamens, Tulips, H 'acinths, a Coleus or two, 
and Masdevallias. Mr. Jellico’s group had two Dracienas raised above 
the groundwork, and if it had been better finished at the margin would 
probably have secure! the first position. Mr. J. Kelly was third, four 
competitors staging for the three prizes offered. 
Cut Flowers .—In the open class for one bouquet Mr. G. Cashel of 
the Liverpool Horticultural Company secured the chief award, followed 
by Messrs. Fishlock Brothers, St. John’s Market. The latter w.as the 
best shape, while the former secured the position by its choice flowers. 
In the corresponding class Mr. J. Mercer, Higher Bebbington, was first, 
Mr. J. AY. Sandback, Birkenhead, second, and Mr. J. Agnew third. A 
class was provided for six Roses, cut blooms, and several competitors 
entered. Mr. J. Downham, gardener to B. H. Harrison, Esq., Eastham, 
was placed first with large magnificent flowers of Gloire de Dijon, 
Mardchal Kiel, Duke of Edinburgh, Etoile de Lyon, Madame Jjambard, 
and Rubens. Mr. .J. Bounds was second with really good blooms, and 
Mr. Thos. AA'^ilson third. For a box of stove and greenhouse cut flowers 
Mr. A. R. Cox was placed first, Mr. Bounds second, and Mr. J. Jellico 
third. 
Fruit to some extent was a new feature, although Grapes have been 
staged on pa.st occasions. AYith two bunches of Grapes Mr. G. Park was 
first for good examples of Alicante, and Mr. Elsworthy, gardener to A. 
R. Gladstone, Esq., was second with the same variety, well kept. Mr. 
J. Smeatham was third. Mr. Elsworthy also contributed four bunches 
{^not for competition) of Alicante, AA’hite Tokay, and Gros Guillaume. 
The bunches were not large, but very fresh and plump. Mr. Hannagan, 
Hooton Hall, also staged a collection of fine Apples, and a certificate of 
merit was awarded. 
Miseellajieous exhiMt,s .—The tables of flowering and flue-foliage 
plants from local nurserymen have never been so effective. Messrs. 
R. I’. Ker & Sons staged a quantity of the newer forms of Azalea indica, 
some of which were noted last year. Conspicuous amongst them was 
the following, exhibited at Liverpool :—Sacountala, double white, very 
good, much after the style of Deutsche I’erle ; M. de Kneef, single 
white with large pure well-shaped flowers ; and General Postmaster 
Stephen, very dark, after the style of Flambeau. Mr. J. Davies, AYaver- 
tree, contributed a beautiful group of Hyacinths, Narcisus border and 
Polyanthus varieties, Amaryllises, Azaleas indica and mollis, as well as 
a general assortment of other flowering plants. The Liverpool Horti¬ 
cultural Company had a similar table of plants in which Orchids were 
freely employed. They also contributed a number of wreaths, crosses, 
and bouquets. Messrs. Fishlock Brothers also staged a similar exhibit, 
including a number of the most lovely sprays suitable for ladies. Mr. 
■J. Bramham displayed outside the Hall 1 is heating apparatus, and 
Mr. Bethel his folding boxes, while Messrs. AY. AA''ood & Sons h.ad on 
view their samples of peat and loam. All who took part in the arrange¬ 
ments of this exhibition deserve the highest congratulations. The 
stagers had a very arduous duty to perform, for the hall was occupied 
the night previous, and the staging and other arrangements could not 
be attended to until the morning of the show. This was bad for all, 
more especially as the weather could not have been worse. The only 
regret is that it xvas not so largely patronised :by the public as such an 
elaborate exhibition deserves to be. 
GLASGOW^ AXD AA-’EST OF SCOTLAND HORTICULTURAL 
SOCIETA”. 
The Hyacinth and Spring Show of this Society was held in the City 
Hall on AA'^ednesday, the 28th of March. The weather was of the most 
unfavourable description, sleet, cold winds and hard frost (7°) pre¬ 
venting many competitors risking their valuable plants. Fortunately 
several of the largest collections were staged on thj day preceding the 
ohow, otherwise it would have been a comparative failure. The well 
known firm of Me.s.srs. Austin k. M’Aslan, Buchanan Street, contributed 
largely to the success of the Exhibition, having a splendid bank of 
flowering shrubs, containing many fine varieties of hybrid Rhododen¬ 
drons and Azaleas, A. mollis being in some instances particularly good. 
An uncommon sight at tiiis season was a plant of Laburnum in full 
flower. Messrs. Smith & Simons filled two tables, each 12 by 6, Azaleas 
siutl stove plants remarkably well grown and tastefully arranged ; 
while from the Island of Bute Messrs. Dobb'e & Co. brought a very 
choice assortment of bonier Narcissi, good specimens of N. bicolor 
Empress, N. Horsefiehli, N. Princes^, and the pretty small white N. 
albicans, these attracted much attention, as did also a very pretty one 
named Mary Anderson. Mrs. M’Kenzie, G5 a, St. A'incent Street, sent 
five large choice bouquets, which were highly commended. 
R. Brooman AA’hite, Esq., Arddarroch, Garelochhead, sent a choice 
collection of Orchids in flower, many of them for the first time, as they 
are his own importation, the plants of Dendrobium nobile being much 
finer in colour than we usually see. A very fine form of D. Dalhouse- 
anum was prominent, D. superbiens had two fine spikes, several hybrid 
Odontoglossums and a particularly good 0. Ros.si majus—a most interest¬ 
ing collection, such as has not been seen in Glasgow for many years. 
The condition in which these plants were staged after such a long 
journey reflected much credit on Mr. AA''hite’s g.irdener, Mr. AY. Kidd. 
Mr. Jas. Bryson, nurseryman, Helensburgh, sent, as usual, a grand col¬ 
lection of Roses, cut blooms Marbchal Kiel in large quantities, and pretty 
floral designs, a large anchor of Mar^chal Kiel Roses being greatly 
admired. Banksian, Tea, and hybrids were also largely represented, the 
whole forming one of the most interesting features of the E.xhibition. 
Mr. Goor je Russell, gardener to Mr. J. B. Mirrlees, Redlands, Hillhead, 
exhibited a choice collection of flowers of seedling Rhododendrons. 
In the class open to all for the best Tree Fern Mr. Geo. Meston 
gardener to AY. Carsewell, Esq., Murcia House, Pollokshields, had first 
and Mr. John Campbell, Govan, second. For one hand bouquet Mr 
Raeside, A’orkhill Gardens, was first ; Mr. Geo. Bambridge second ; and 
Mr. Geo. Neil, Greenhead, St. Newmills, third. Mr. Donald Mcllean, 
gardener to J. C. Cunningham, Esq., of Craigends, had the best dish of 
Mushrooms. In the class for nurserymen only the prize for twelve table 
plants was gained by Mr. John Sutherland, A’ictoria Nursery, Lenzie, 
and were models of what table plants should bo. Mr. Sutherland was 
also first for three hardy Rhodolendrons. For a table of bulbs 12 feet 
by 6 feet Mr. Peter McKenzie, 6.5, St. AGncent, was awarded first prize 
for an admirable collection. Mr. McKenzie was also first for eighteen 
Hyacinths with fine even spikes, and Air. John Sutherland was a good 
second. 
Gardimers' and Amateurs' Class .—Table of plants 12 feet by 6 feet. 
The first prize was gained by Mr. Geo. Meston, and although he had no 
opposition, his table well deserved the award. Air. Thos. Hogg, gardener 
to John Gordon, Esq., of Aitkenhead, was the most successful com¬ 
petitor in the plant class, and his plants were never shown in better 
condition. He was awarded first for six stove or greenhouse plants in 
flower, distinct varieties, and for three stove or greenhouse plants, com¬ 
prising a magnificent specimen of Rhododendron Countess of Hadding¬ 
ton, densely flowered. Azalea Duchesse de Nassau, and a good Coelogyne. 
Mr. Geo. Meston was second. AA’ith three specimen Orchids Mr. Hogg 
was first, having splendid plants of Cypripediu;n insigne 3 feet through 
and splendidly bloomed, Ccelogyne cristata, and Dendrobium AA’ardi- 
anum. Air. Geo. Neil was second. The best three specimen Azaleas, 
and three Azaleas in 8-inch pots, were shown by Air. Hogg ; second. 
Air. AA’m. Cowan, Killellan, Campbeltown ; and third. Air. Geo. Irvine, 
Italian A’iHa, Pollokshields. Air. Hogg also led with three greenhouse 
Rhododendrons, six Cyclamens, and three Amaryllises. He exhibited 
some blooms of seedling Azaleas obtained from grandis crossed xvith 
Apollyon, the result being very satisfactory, all the blooms of good 
shape and subst.ance, large, and fine colours, ranging from pure white to 
deep crimson. The chief prize for three hardy Rhododendrons was 
gained by Air. AA’m. Cowan. For one specimen Alignonette, Air. AA’m. 
Dickson, Chanting Hall, Hamilton, was first, and Air. AA^alter Rae, 
AA’oodville, Biggar, second. VA’ith si.x table plants. Air. Alex. Raeside, 
Air. A. Alontgomery, Rozelle, Particle, and Air. Agnew, Ascog, were the 
prizetakers in the order named. For three Cinerarias, Air. J. Lyon, 
gardener’ to J. AAh Aloore, Esq.. Greenlaw, Blantyre, had first. Air. Thos. 
Hogg second, and Air. Jas. Bell, gardener to Aliss Lyon, StonelawTo«er, 
Rutherglen, third. Four Chinese Primulas were shown by Air. AYm. 
Halliday, Cordale Gardens, Renton, Air. Hugh Alillar, gardener to 
A. Russell, Esq., Auchenraith, Bothwell, and Air. Chas. F. Carnegie, 
Gartshore House Gardens, Kirkintillock. The jirizes for twelve 
Hyacinths were gained by Air. Donald AIcBcan, Air. Carnegie, and 
Air. Geo. Irvine. Alessrs. Hugh Alillar, Geo. Irvine, and Chas. F. 
Carnegie were placed in the order named udth six double Hyacinths. 
For six Hyacinths, Air. Carnegie was first. Air. Geo. Irvine second, and 
Air. D. AIcBcan third. Three pot Hyacinths, three in each pot. Air. 
Hugh Alillar had first, and Air. Robt. Aldlar, gardener to Airs. Clark, 
Netherhill, Paisley, was second. For the best arranged and most 
meritorious basket of spring flowering plants. Air. James Alillar, Castle- 
milk gardens, was ileservedly first, Air. Henry Dixon, Knightswood, 
second, and Air. A. Raeside third. 
Tulips were plentiful auil shown in capital condition. Air. Heron, 
Pollok Gardens, Pollokshaws, the successful competitor of former years, 
was again to the front, securing the first position with four pots of 
Tulips, three pots of single Tulips, and four pots of Polyanthus Narcissi; 
Air. Hogg being second in both classes, and Alessrs. R reside and Alillar 
think "For four pots Crocus, Mr. Alillar had first prize and Air. V\’m. 
McIntosh second. >Six Alpinc.s in (rots not to excee 1 6 inches. Air. Jolm 
Mecklam, Cameron Place, Bridge of Weir, had first; Air. John Nicoll, 
Carriagehill, Paisley, second ; and Air. Win. Watson, Bellsbank, Ruther¬ 
glen, third. For three pots Spiraea japonica, Alessrs. Geo. Aleston was 
first. Win. Cowan second, and VYm. Halliday third, were the prizetakers. 
Two pots or pans Lily of the Ahilley, pots not to exceed 'J inches, were 
shown by Air. Win. Cowan, Air. Heron, and Air. Dixon in that order. 
For three pots not exceeding 6 inches. Air. Cowan was again first, 
Alessrs. Heron and Dixon following. With two pots of Primula ob- 
conica Air. A. Walker, Gallowllat Place, Rutherglen, hal the first place ; 
