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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ J mie 14, 1888. 
shoots in sandy soil on an east border as early in summer or autumn as 
they become firm. 
- “W. P. W.” writes :—The far-famed Khododcnlron beds at 
Duneevan, near Weybridge, the residence of Mr. J. McIntosh, are a 
wonderful sight at the present time. The house stands on an elevation 
considerably above the level of the beds, and as viewed from the fine 
natural terrace the thousands of huge trusses with their gorgeous flowers 
present a spectacle that is found in few gardens at this time, and of 
which the magnificence could only be depicted by the brush of a great 
painter. Ehododendrons have been made almost a life-study by Mr. 
McIntosh, and his knowledge of the varieties is equalled by few private 
growers. In the beds many scores of varieties are represented, their 
rich and striking colours harmoniously mingled, and several large 
standards on the lawn are conspicuously beautiful objects as loaded 
with brilliant clusters. Nor is the display so transient a one as might 
be imagined by some. The earliness of some varieties and the lateness 
of others, with the influence of site and aspect, insure a succession of 
flowers over a not inconsiderable period. Ehododendrons are in evidence 
iTverywhere at Duneevan, even fringing the side of a meadow remote 
from the pleasure ground, and so freely have they been planted, and so 
rapid has been their increase, that it is a matter of some difficulty to 
keep them within bounds. 
- Eveey care having been exercised to secure a collection of the 
Best Varieties op Ehododendrons only, it is somewhat an invidious 
task to select a few for special mention, but the following may be noted 
as particularly striking :—Michael Waterer, scarlet crimson, represented 
by a noble standard 10 feet high; Fair Helen, white, yellow spots ; 
W. E. Gladstone, rosy red ; Mrs. Eussell Sturgis, white, chocolate blotch ; 
Fastuosum plenum, lilac, semi-double ; Archimedes, rosy crimson, a fine 
standard plant; Sigismund Eucker, magenta, black blotch ; Mrs. E. S. 
Holford, beautiful salmon-pink ; Frederick Waterer, brilliant crimson ; 
Vivian Grey, delicate pink ; Album Triumphans, soft blush, fine truss ; 
Kate Waterer, rosy red, greenish yellow blotch, very fine ; Marchioness 
of Lansdowne, pale pink, conspicuous dark blotch ; Mrs. W. Agnew, 
centre cream, edge soft pink ; Meteor, distinct fiery red ; Purity, white; 
Sylph, rose, without blotch; Doncaster, brilliant crimson, very fine ; 
King of Purples, purplish mauve ; Lady Armstrong, soft rose, very large 
fine truss ; Old Port, plum colour ; Helen Waterer, white, red margin ; 
and Baroness Eothschild, bright rosy crimson. The hardy yellow 
Azalea Nancy Waterer shows to great advantage amongst the shrubs. 
The Trees and Shrubs at Duneevan are also worthy of 
a note. To begin with, there is a grand old Oak, with a girth of 2-1 feet 
just above the roots ; a fine Purple Beech, of which the spreading 
branches add a distinct feature to the garden ; and noble specimens of 
Abies Albertiana, Cupressus Lawsoniana, and C. L. erecta viridis, the 
latter the finest specimen in the country. As a background to the 
Ehododendrons, the purplish blooms of Magnolia Soulangeana and the 
abundant racemes of some fine Laburnums perform their duty in a 
highly effective manner. There are many other features of interest in 
this beautiful garden, as might be expected from the fact of Mr. 
McIntosh’s keen interest in horticulture being supported by the work of 
an able gardener, Mr. T. Taylor. 
- The annual Summer Show of the Twickenham Horticul¬ 
tural Society will be held on Tuesday, July 10th, in the grounds of 
Orleans House, the residence of W. Cunard, Esq., who has again placed 
ample space at the disposal of the Society for the purpose, and a better 
situation could not be desired. The schedule enumerates seventy-nine 
classes for plants, cut flowers, fruit, and vegetables, the prizes ranging 
from £4 downwards. The Hon. Secretary is Mr. J. F. G. Pugh, 2, Heath 
Eoad, Twickenham. It is expected that a characteristically beautiful 
show will be provided by the numerous supporters of the Society in the 
district. 
- Messrs. Hooper & Co. have an admirable exhibition of 
Gloxinias in the Pine Apple Nursery, Maida Vale, this week. The 
plants are tastefully arranged with Ferns to form a long bank in a 
bouse near the conservatory, with groups of Masdevallias at one end and 
Cypripediums at the other. The flowers are of good size and form, 
representing rich shades of scarlet, purple, and crimson, in contrast with 
the pure white Avalanche, and a great diversity of flowers dotted and 
banded with bright or dark colours on pale or white grounds. Caladiums. 
Masdevallias, Odontoglossums also fill several houses. Palms, Dracxnasj 
and general decorative plants of a useful character in all sizes being 
grown by thousands. 
- At Sclborne, Leigham Court Eoad, Streatham, the residence 
of J. Southgate, Esq., an excellent display of Calceolarias is now 
provided. The gardener, Mr. C. J. Salter, having giving special atten¬ 
tion to these plants for some years, has succeeded in forming a fine and 
varied strain, distinguished by the compact habit of the plants, the 
large size and good form of the flowers, the colours of which vary from 
the richest velvety crimson to pure yellow. Some are beautifully 
mottled and veined, and this diversity indicates the care with which the 
seed-bearing plants have been selected. One house is filled and part of 
another structure is also occupied with the plants, which are as well 
grown as in previous years, and this, as all who have seen them know, is 
ample praise. 
- We are informed that the Alexandra Palace Eose Show 
will be held on June 27th and 28th next, under the management of 
Mr. E. Beale. Liberal prizes will be offered, and the prize money will 
be paid at four o’clock on the first day of the Show. Schedules are in 
the press, and it is also proposed to have fruit, vegetable, and Potato 
shows, cut flowers, and finally a good Chrysanthemum show in 
November. 
- At the ordinary meeting of the Eoyal Meteorological 
Society, to be held at 25, Great George Street, Westminster, on Wed¬ 
nesday, the 20th inst., at 7 p.m., the followmg papers will be read :— 
“ First Eeport of the Thunderstorm Committee—On the Photographs of 
Lightning Flashes,” drawn up by the Hon. Ealph Abercromby, 
F.E.Met.Soc. “ The Cold Period from September, 1887, to May, 1888,” 
by Charles Harding, F.E.Met.Soc. “ Observations on Cloud Movements . 
near the Equator, and on the general character of the weather in the 
Doldrums,” by the Hon. Ealph Abercromby, F.E.Met.Soc. ——ri 
- Garsening Appointment.— Mr. F. Betts, outside foreman 
at Mentmore, succeeds Mr. Page as gardener to A. Southard, Esq., Fern 
Lodge, Bracknell, Berks. 
- Mr. C. Eapley, so well known as an improver and raiser of 
Calceolarias at Bedford Hill House, Balham, has now an attractive 
display at The Cedars, Upper Tooting, the suburban residence of T. P 
Parr, Esq., to whom Mr. Eapley is gardener. The plants are not so 
large as we have been accustomed to see them, a chief object having 
evidently been to have as many varieties as possible in the space at dis¬ 
posal, and there is not an inferior one among them. Some of the plants 
are extremely dwarf, stakes being quite unnecessary for their support, 
and a crimson velvet coloured variety forms an excellent companion to 
the cloth of gold. 
- Mr. John Lovel, Strawberry grower, Driffield, sends the fol¬ 
lowing on Barren Strawberries :—“ It is a general cry this season 
in many places throughout the country that Strawberries are showing 
no flowers. We attribute this to immaturity consequent on the very 
dry summer and backward spring. There should be no difficulty in 
making the plants fruitful next year by encouraging early and com¬ 
plete maturity, and by stimulating the growth of fibrous roots, the two 
important essentials necessary for fruit production. Do not dig the 
plants up. Old plants fare worse than young ones, as they have weaker 
rooting powers and a greater quantity of crowns to mature.” 
- Mr. Hugh Hanan sends us from Edinburgh samples of his 
Perfection Protecting Late White Broccoli. They were advised as 
having been sent by express on the 7th inst., and reached us on the 11th 
not in the best condition through their long confinement. The heads 
are quite large enough, and as good as any we have seen so late in the 
season. Mr. Hanan describes the variety as one of the hardiest with 
which he is acquainted with in the north. 
- It is announced that an International Iron and Metal 
Trades Exhibition will be held in the Eoyal Agricultural HalL 
London, on November 12th to 24th of the present year, in which pro¬ 
vision will be made for the display of horticultural implements and 
appliances. The Exhibition, however, is intended to be of very large 
scope, and to embrace articles pertaining to nearly all trades and house* 
holds. Mr. Harry Etherington, who has had much experience in the 
conduct of exhibitions on a large scale, is the manager of the one 
projected, which is expected to be of great extent and wide interest* 
His address is 43, New Oxford Street, London, W.C. 
