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The house must be kept close for ten days or a fortnight after the 
Hoses are potted or planted out, and during the remainder of the season 
should be shielded from cold by closing the house early and applying 
heat when needed to keep a temperature at night of .'15°. Fire heat is 
very rarely needed until the end of October, and often not for some 
short time afterwards; blit this is a matter that depends entirely upon 
the weather. Those on their own roots will now appear to make the 
greatest progress, and frequently towards the end of October they 
commence throwing up strongly from the base. 
After the beginning of November any blooms that the plants show 
may be allowed to expand, for I have never observed that it does them 
any harm. From young plants of this description I have frequently 
had a good supply of useful buds up to Christmas, but for the 
purpose in view the plants should not be encouraged to produce 
flowers after the beginning of December. They should have three 
weeks’ or a month’s cool treatment towards the close of the year. The 
last-growth should harden fairly well before this is attempted yin fact, 
the plants will show signs of standing still, and when this takes place 
cool airy treatment should be given them. Frost should be excluded, 
so that the whole of their foliage ca.n be preserved uninjured, which 
will insure the roots remaining active.— Wm. Bardxet. 
(To be continued.) 
BATH SPRING SHOW. 
May IfiTH. 
The second of the series of five shows annually held at Bath took 
place in the Sydney Gardens, and on the whole was a very successful 
meeting. Unfortunately the weather was far from being favourable to 
the full enjoj-ment of an open-air “ floral fete,” a few cold showers 
having the effect of keeping many visitors away. Two very large tents 
and two smaller ones were fairly well filled with the various exhibits; 
plenty of room being allowed, as usual at Bath, for promenading. 
Stove AND Greenhouse Plants.— In the classes open to him, Mr. 
Uypher, Cheltenham, was simply invincible, his most noteworthy 
exhibit being in the class for twelve plants, these being of unusual 
excellence even for him. The best nine flowering plants were staged by 
Mr. W. Long, gardener to C. Gardiner, Esq., Brislington, among these 
being -well-grown specimens of Pimelea decussata. Erica Cavendishi, 
Clerodendron Balfourianum, Azalea Bernhard Andreas alba, and Anthu- 
I’ium Schertzerianum. Mr. H. Jones, gardener to Canning Doherty, 
Esq., B.ath, was a creditable second, his best being Erica Cavendishi, 
Bougainvillea glabra, Ehyncospermum jasminoides. Hibiscus striata, 
Genetyllis Hookerianum, and Rhododendron Gibsoni. Mr. G. Tucker, 
gardener to W. P. Clark, Esq., Trowbridge, was third with rather small 
plants. Mr. J. F. Mould, Pewsey, was well first for six specimens ; Mr. 
C. H. Keel, gardener to Col. Landon, second; and Mr. W. C. Drummond, 
third. In the class for a single pl.ant Mr. J. Cypher was placed first 
with an immense and grandly flowered Pimelea spectabilc, and Mr. Long 
second with a good Anthurium Schertzerianum. The best four Heaths 
were staged by Mr. Cypher, the.se consisting of neat, well-flowered 
specimens of Ventricosa coccinea minor, depressa, Victoria, and aristata 
major. Mr. W. J. Mould'was a good second. There was only one class 
for fine-foliaged plants, the prizes being offered for a group of fifteen 
varieties ; Mr. Cypher was easily first, his best being Kentia australis, 
Cycas revoluta, Cycas circinalis, Kentia Fosteriana, Kentia Belmoreana, 
Pritchardia paciflea, and Phormium Veitchi variegata. Mr. Curry, 
-gardener to Col. Pepper, Salisbury, was placed second, but ought to have 
been third, the numerous Crotons included in his group being very 
indifferent plants ; Mr. W. J. Mould was third. Ferns were well shown 
by several exhibitors, but most of the plants were rather small. The 
best fifteen varieties were staged by Mr. G. Tucker, among these being 
creditable specirnens of Dicksonia antarctica, Athyrium Goringianum 
tricolor, Asplenium Nidus-avis, Adiantum cunoatum, and sever.al Gymno- 
grammas. Mr. W. J. Mould was a good second, and Mr. W. C. 
Drummond third. Mr. H. Jones was placed first for nine Ferns, these 
including good plants of Alsophil? excelsa, Dicksonia squarrosa, Plati- 
lobium rotundifolium, and Adiantum farleyeufje. Mr. W. Marchant, 
gardener to Jerome Murch, Esq., was second for a healthy group. Mr. 
Drummond was first, and Mr. Brown, gardener to C. Baity, E-q., Frome, 
second for a specimen Fern, both having fairly good Dicksonias. 
Azaleas. —These are always a feature at this Show, but it was 
generally considered that they are not nearly so well shown as they 
formerly were, huge specimens having to give way before young plants 
■of superior varieties. Mr. W. Long was first fortwelve varieties, having 
fine freely flowered specimens, abgut G feet high, of such old favourites 
as Charmer, Mrs. Turner, Pioi Leopold, Iveryana, Due de Nassau, Stella, 
Criterion, and Souvenir de Prince Albert. A third prize was awarded 
to Mr. Keel. The best nine specimens were staged by Mr. J. Cypher. 
Captain Haskett Smith was first for six varieties, Mr. W. J. Mould 
second, and Mr. AV. C. Drummond third ; and Mr. Lond first, and Mr. 
AV. C. Drummond second for a single specimen. 
Orchids.—A tent was devoted to a display of these, though the 
competition w.as not so keen as last year. The best prizes were offered 
for a group of Orchids arranged for effect, on a space 12 feet by G feet. 
Ferns and foliaged plants allowed. Mr. Kerslake, gardener to the 
Eev. E. Handley, Bath, was well first, his group being very superior in 
every -way. A'’arious choice Oattlej’-as, Lmlias, Dendrobes, Ahndas, 
Odontoglo.ssums, Oncidiums, Masdevallias, Calanthes, and other Orchids 
were shown in a fresh condition, plenty of Ferns and Palms serving to 
set them off to the best advantage. Mr. R. B. Cater also had a very 
excellent group, in which Dendrobes and Cattleyas were most prominent, 
and was awarded the second prize. The Rev. E. Handley was the only 
exhibitor of six varieties, and fuliy deserved the first prize .awarded. 
This exhibit consisted of a good pl.ant of Odontoglossum vexillarium 
giganteum with about sixty-five flowers, Cattleya Skinneri carrying 
twelve strong spikes, a large pan of Cypripedium Lawrencianum, and 
good specimens of Vanda suavis, Cattleya Mendeli and Lfelia pur- 
purata. Mr. Handley was also well first for four varieties, these consisting 
of Vanda suavis, with two strong spikes ; Cattleya Mendeli, carrying six 
good spikes ; Lselia purpurata, with seven spikes ; and Cypripedium, 
with six fine flowers. Sir A. E. Ramsay, Bart., Cheltenham, took the 
second prize with very creditably flowered plants, Cattleya Mossim being 
especially good, while the third prize went to Mr. AV. J. Mould. The 
last named had the best single specimen, a strong plant of Aerides 
Fielding!, with two grand branching spikes of bloom ; the Eev. Handley 
being second with Laslia purpurata, bearing twenty-three beautiful 
flowers. The Eev. H.andley was again first in the class for a new or r.are 
plant, staging a small piece of Cypripedium Sanderianum ; the second 
prize going to Mr. G. Pymm, gardener to Mrs. Gouldsmith, Trowbridge, 
for Cattleya Mendeli superbissima. 
Roses. —These were particularly well shown, a small tent being 
fairly filled with them. There were four competitors with a group 
arranged for effect on a space 8 feet in diameter, pots not to exceed 
10 inches. The Rev. E. Handley was first with a capital lot of plants 
with fine blooms arranged in a circular group. Mr. R. B. Cater was a 
good second, and Mr. F. Baskerville,- Clifton, third. Mr. Handley was 
also first for six varieties, having fine well flowered specimens of Earl of 
Pembroke, Mdlle. Thdrose Levet, Merveille de Lyon, Edward Morren, 
Madame Lacharme, and Souvenir d’un Ami. Mr. Cater followed, his 
best being La France and Souvenir d’un Ami. The third prize was 
awarded to Dr. Budd, Bath. 
SOFTWOODED PLANTS.— A capital lot of show Pelargoniums- were 
staged, all being remark.ably fresh and well flowered. The best nine 
varieties were staged by Mr. G. Tucker, these consisting of Triomphe do 
St. Maude, E. Perkins, Virgin Queen, Rob Roy, Beauty of Kingston, 
Royalty, Mary Mallet, LaJy Isabelle, and Digby Grand. Mr. H. Jones 
followed closely, equal third prizes going to Mr. AV. J. Mould and Mr. 
H. AVeston, gardener to Mrs. AViltshire. Mr. A. A. AA^alters, Bath, was 
the only exhibitor of si.x varieties, and was awarded the first prize. The 
best six Cinerarias were shown by'Mr. M. Cole, gardener to S. Tredwell, 
Esq., Bath, Mr. AV. Burridge being second, and Mr. AA'^. Marchant third. 
Mr. M. Cole was also first for six good Calceolarias, the second prize 
going to Mr. AV. Robinson, and the third to Mr. G. Tucker. 
Cut Flowers. —A beautiful lot of cut Roses were shown, but owing 
to the crush no names could be taken. Mr. E. B. Cater was a good first 
for twenty-four blooms in twelve varieties, beating the Eev. E. Handley, 
who took the second prize. The first prize for twelve blooms was 
aw.arded to Dr. S. P. Budd, Mr. T. Jolley being second, and Mr. F. 
Hooper third. Messrs. A. T. Hall and AV. Meddick were the prize¬ 
winners with Tulips, and Messrs. A. G. AVay, E. Dury, AV. G. Meddick, 
AV. Meddick, and Col. R. T. Hare were successful with Pansies. The com¬ 
petition with twenty-four varieties of cut flowers was good. Mr. G. Howe, 
gardener to Lewis Pry, Esq., M.P., had an exceptionally beautiful 
collection, and was placed first. Mr. AV. Fidler, gardener to the Baron 
do Tuyll, being second, and Mr. AV. Pumphrey third. Messrs. Garaway 
and Co., Clifton, obtained the first prize for a hand bouquet, this being 
rather a novel arrangement, in which strong spikes of Odontoglossum 
Alexandrae played a conspicuous part. Mr. C. AVinstone was second, and 
Mr. E. Thomas third. The last-named was first for a vase, and Mr. R. 
Bush second. 
Fruit and Vegetables. —Strawberries in pots were not so good as 
usual. Mr. AV. Robinson, gardener to Lord Justice Lopes, was first with 
creditable plants of President, the second prize going to Mr. J. Shelland, 
gardener to AV. Hill, Esq , who had Oscar in fairly good condition, and 
the third to Mr. J. Watson, gardener to the Rev. C. C. Layard. In the 
class for a dish of Strawberries Mr. G. Pymm was well first with grand 
fruit of James Veitch, Mr. AV. Robinson being second with President, 
and Mr. AA'. Fidler third. Mr. E. Bush was first for a dish of Apples, 
staging well kept Malakofna, the second prize going to Mr. J. AVeston 
for VVellow Pippin, and Mr. AV. Leaney, gardener to AV. AA''ar.i, Esq., was 
third with Balchin’s Pearmain. A capital lot of vegetables were shown, 
and of these the best nine varieties were staged by Mr. AV. Evry, Bath ; 
Mr. G. Garraway, Bath, being a good second. For six varieties Mr. 
J. Ricketts was first, and Mr. J. AVeston second. Mr. iS. Tredwell had 
the best brace of Cucumbers, a fine seedling of his own raising, and 
named Upland House Seedling. Mr. Robinson was second, and Mr. 
T. .Jolly third. Mushrooms were well shown by Messrs. Pymm and 
E. Hall, French'Beans by AV. Robinson and AV. Fidler, Asparagus by 
G. Garraway and J. Long, Peas by G. Garraway and J. AAAtson, and 
Potatoes by AV. Robinson and J. Curtis, who took the prizes in the order 
named in each instance. Mr. A. Miller, gardener to AV’alter Long, Esq., 
M.P., Rood Ashton, staged, but not for competition, a very fine dish of 
selected Old Red Tomatoe.s, which fully merited a cultural commenda¬ 
tion. 
CERTIFIC.4.TES OF MERIT.— Messrs. G. Cooliiig & Sons, Bath, ar¬ 
ranged a very pretty group of Orchids and other choice flowering 
plants, interspersed with Palms and Ferns. They also had a fine stand 
of cut Roses in large bunches, the best represented varieties being 
Niphetos, Catherine Mermet, The Bride, Alba rosea, and Dupuy Jamain. 
A certificate of merit was awarded this group, and to the same firm for 
