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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ July 9, 1301. 
G. Reynolds, G. Wythes, Jame3 Hudson, A. Dean, W. Balderson, and 
J. Cheal. 
Mr. G. F. Pontin, Stanley Vineries, Woking, exhibited some large 
Melons ; Conquerer, weighing 10 lbs. 12 ozs.. and 9 lb3. 12 ozs. ; Golden 
Perfection, 8 lbs. 1 oz., 7 lbs. 9 ozs., and 7 lbs. 6 ozs. (vote of thanks.) 
The Duke of Northumberland, Albury Park, Guildford (gardener, 
Mr. W. C. Leach), sent three dishes of large fruits of Grosse Mignonne 
Peaches. Mr. J. W. Church, the Vineyards, Braconash, exhibited a 
bunch of Alicante Grapes grown in 1890, but cut from the Vine 
January 6th, 1891. The berries were fairly plump and the colour good. 
(Vote of thanks.) 
Mr. J. Fitt, Panshanger Gardens, Hertford, showed a dish of 
Premier Strawberries, large, and of rich colour. A bunch of fine 
Bananas, known as Lady’s Finger, was also shown, the fruits of medium 
size, pointed, with a very thin skin, and rich aromatic flavour (first- 
class certificate). Mr. G. Fennell, Fairlawn Gardens, Tonbridge, sent 
fruits of Violette Hative Nectarines in three very different stages, from 
small green samples the size of small Plums to full sized ripe fruits. 
The tree is grown so that its branches are trained into two other houses, 
and the exhibitor stated that, “All the successions have finished satis¬ 
factorily for several years ; it has proved a useful method of prolonging 
the supply from one tree.” Mr. G. Garner, The Gardens, Amberwood, 
Christchurch, showed two finely netted Melons. 
Mr. R. Gilbert, Burghley Gardens, Stamford, showed a basket of fine 
Strawberries under the name of Chief Secretary. He stated in a letter 
that “ the variety had been grown two seasons, and is undoubtedly the 
earliest in our collection, which includes John Ruskin, King of the 
Earlies, and Noble. It is a first class grower, and a remarkable pro¬ 
ducer.” It was shown with Sir Joseph Paxton for comparison, and the 
Committee recommended it be sent to Chiswick for trial, as some thought 
it was much like Sir Joseph Paxton, and others that the flavour was 
superior to that variety. 
Mr. T. Coomber, The Hendre Gardens, Monmouth, exhibited eight 
fine Queen Pines, grandly developed deep fruits (small silver medal). 
Mr. W. Taylor, Hampton, exhibited three dishes of Strawberries—Sir 
Chas. Napier, British Queen, and the small brightly coloured Grove End 
Scarlet. Mr. W. Palmer sent a fine fruit of Suttons’ Triumph Melon, the 
flavour of which was good, but the Committee considered it was over¬ 
ripe. Mr. John Watkins, Withington, near Hereford, showed twenty-four 
dishes of Strawberries and fifteen dishes of excellent Apples, with some 
Gooseberries and Currants (bronze medal). Mr. W. C. Leach showed 
several varieties of Strawberries and two large trays of fine fruits. 
Mr. John Collis, Balls Lane, Chiswick, showed two seelling Straw¬ 
berries and one dish of Sir Joseph Paxton (vote of thanks). Mr. 
R. Daws, High Road, Chiswick, sent samples of a seedling Rhubarb to 
be tried at Chiswick. 
The first prize offerei by Messrs. Sharpe & Co. for three dishes of 
Peas was awarded to Mr. Chadwick for Queen, Triumph, and Sir 
F. A. Milbank. 
Hardy Fruit. 
In the class for six dishes of Strawberries, Mr. G. H. Sage won the 
first prize with large and finely coloured samples of James Veitch, Sir 
Joseph Paxton, Premier, Keens’ Seedling, President, and Noble. The 
second prize went to Mr. W. Palmer for A. F. Barron, Commander, 
Bicton Pine, La Constante. Noble, and President of fair quality. 
In the class for four dishes of Strawberries, Mr. Chadwick was the 
only exhibitor, and took the first prize for Vicomtesse Hericart de Thury, 
Noble, Sir J. Paxton, and British Queen. Mr. Chadwick was also first 
for one dish of Strawberries with fine fruits of Sir Joseph Paxton. 
With six dishes of Gooseberries Mr. W. Palmer was first, showing 
good fruits of London, Slaughterman, Old England, Hero of the Nile, 
Shakespeare, and Conquering Hero. Mr. T. Gilbert, Merrow, Guildford, 
was second with Clayton, Queen of Trumps, Catherine, Forester, Drill, 
and Duke of Sutherland. There were four entries in this class. A 
second prize was awarded to Mr. W. Palmer for two dishes of Goose¬ 
berries, and he was the only exhibitor of Currants, but failed to secure 
a prize. 
An extensive collection of Strawberries in pots, with baskets of 
Strawberries and Goosebe T ries, came from Messrs. Paul & Son, Cheshunt, 
representing a large number of varieties. Messrs. Bunyard & Co., Maid¬ 
stone, also contributed a large collection of Strawberries in pots. 
Floral Committee. —Present: W. Marshall, Esq., in the chair, 
and Messrs. H. Herbst, Jame3 O’Brien. W. C. Leach, B. B. Lowe, 
H. Turner, G. Paul, P. Veitch, W. Goldring, R. Dean, C. Jefferies, 
G. Gordon, and Lewis Castle. 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, exhibited specimens of the small 
and elegant Philadelphus microphyllus, Andromeda speciosa pulveru- 
lenta and cassinifolia, the bright yellow Berberid aristata, and the 
interesting Escallonias philippiana, pterocladon, and exoniensis, for the 
last named an award of merit. Messrs. Veitch also sent a plant of 
Gerbera Jamesoni, with bright orange red flowers, which the Committee 
desired to see again. A collection of Delphiniums, Canterbury Bells, 
and choice hardy flowers also came from the same firm’s Coombe Wood 
Nurseries, Gaillardias being very notable. From Mr. C. Turner, Slough, 
came a group of Delphiniums and three boxes of laced Pinks, for one of 
which, The Rector, an award of merit was granted. 
The Duke of Northumberland, Albury Park, Guildford (gardener, 
Mr. W. C. Leach), sent a collection of elegant Alstromerias, sofcly and 
richly coloured flowers, most varied in tint. Mr. B. Ladhams, 
Southampton, contributed a pleasing group of border Pinks, single 
Roses, and Sweet Williams. Mr. T. Laxton, Bedford, contributed 
several ‘eedlingsfrom Mrs. Sinkins, pink ; Marchioness of Salisbury, pure 
white, being very fine. Another white variety Stanley was good, and Lady 
R. Churchill, with a crimson centre, was also noteworthy. Mr. A. Waterer, 
Knap Hill, sent bunches of late flowering hardy Azaleas, from white to 
deep crimson, and very sweet. Mr. R. Dean, Ealing, exhibited a group 
of handsome Stocks, Canterbury Bells, and seedling Pinks. 
Mr. J. Prewett, Swiss Nursery, Hammersmith, showed a fine variety 
of Aerides maculosum with a large panicle of crimson-lipped flowers. 
F. Wigan, Esq., Clare Lawn, East Sheen (gardener, Mr. W. H. Young) 
showed Angrcecum caudatum and Odontoglossum cordatum sulphureum_ 
Messrs. Seeger & Tropp, East Dulwich, showed several fine varieties 
of Cattleya Gaskelliana and C. Mossiae, together with Lnelia xanthina 
and the new Grammatophyllum Seegerianum. 
Certificated Plants. 
Centaurea Cyanus nana compacta (H. Herbst). — An extremely 
dwarf plant, 8 to 6 inches high, with diminutive purple flower heads 
freely produced (award of merit). 
Tuberous Begonia Miss Faulkner (H. Cannell & Sons).—A grand 
double variety with large handsome flowers, rich clear yellow (award 
of merit). 
Godetia White Pearl (J. Carter & Co ).—A capital variety with, 
pure white flowers very freely produced. It will prove a useful addition, 
to the fine varieties in cultivation. 
Pink the Rector (C. Turner).—A dozen blooms of this variety were- 
shown very uniform in character, the petals clear, even, of good sub¬ 
stance, the deep rosy crimson edging clearly defined. 
Escallonia exoniensis (J. Veitch & Sons).—A hybrid with small 
Epacris-like flowers, with a pink tube and white rounded lobe3. The- 
leaves are elliptical and serrated at the margin (award of merit). 
Prunella Webbiana (Paul & Son).—A beautiful form of the P. gran- 
diflora type, with bright rosy crimson flowers in dense heads (award of 
merit). 
Mimulus cupreus, Prince Bismarck (J. Laing & Son).—Very dwarf 
with abundant deep crimson flowers, very effective and distinct (award 
of merit). 
LUium maritimum (T. S. Ware).—An interesting small flowered’ 
species, tbe flowers suggestive of Clematis coccinea, but more open,, 
orange red, with dark spots in the throat. 
Delphinium Robin Adair (Kelway & Co.).—A grand single variety 
with large flowers, bright metallic blue ; the spike is massive, and the 
variety altogether distinct and imposing. 
Pceony Madame Emile Galle (Paul & Son).—A charming double 
variety with very delicate blush-tinted flowers. 
Hardy Flowers. 
In class 1, for eighteen bunches of hardy perennials, 0. T. Hodges^ 
Esq., Lachine, Chislehurst, was awarded the silver-gilt Flora medal for 
good examples of Epilobium angustifolium, Campanula carpatica alba, 
Prunella grandiflora, Campanula nobilis alba, Eryngium alpinum,. 
Campanula macrantha, Paconies, Lilum croceum, Delphiniums, Erigeron 
speciosum, Astrantia Biebersteini, Spiraea filipendula fl.-pl., Spiraea^ 
Aruncus, Gaillardia picta, Campanula carpatica, Inula glandulosa, 
Lathyrus Drummondi, and Sidalcea oregana. The second prize went to 
Mr. G. H. Sage, Ham House Gardens, Richmond, for very bright 
and good specimens. 
In class 2, for twelve bunches of hardy perennials, the premier 
award was secured by W. Marshall, Esq , Auchenraith, Bexley (gardener,. 
Mr. Pratt) who had Epilobium angustifolium, Lychnis vespertina fl.-pl.,. 
Lysimachia thyrsiflora, Campanula Van Houttei, Spiraea Aruncus, 
Lychnis chalcedonies, Delphinium, Campanula urticiflora fl.-pl., Stenactis 
speciosa, Thalictrum glaucum, Lilium chalcedonicum erectum, and 
Astrantia major. E. M. Nelson, Esq., Hanger Hill House, Ealing 
(gardener, Mr. Chadwick), was second with good Irises and other 
flowers. 
In the hardy flower tent Messrs. J. Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, who 
have of late given greater prominence to representatives of their exten¬ 
sive hardy plant department than heretofore, had a very fine display of 
hardy flowers, extending down more than half the length of the tent. 
It was rich and well diversified, including many noteworthy plants, 
such as Campanula Raineri, a charming dwarf species ; Aquilegia 
chrysantha flava, Cyclobothra alba, Heuchera sanguinea, a most graceful 
perennial; Calochortus venustus, Scabiosa caucasica ; a rich crimson 
variety of Mimulus cupreus named Prince Bismarck, for which an award 
was recommended, an effective and useful thing ; many fine Irises, 
Violas, Pansies, Paeonies, Gladioli, Carnations, Pinks, Delphiniums, ancl 
other flowers now in season. A silver-gilt Flora medal was awarded, and 
was well deserved. Mr. T. S. Ware, Hale Farm Nurseries, Tottenham, 
also had a large and bright display, comprising Campanula persicifolia 
alba grandiflora, C. Hendersoni, Lilium Hansoni, L. Washingtonianum, 
L. alutaceum, L. Parryi, L. colchicum, the fine new white Pink Her 
Majesty, Lathyrus grandiflorus, Delphinium nudicaule, Lychnis hyhrida, 
and many other plants. A silver Flora medal was recommended. Messrs^ 
Kelway & Son, Langport, had one of their well-known magnificent 
displays of Delphiniums and Gaillardias, with a stand of Iris Kaempferi 
varieties, others of miscellaneous hardy flowers, and spikes of the 
beautiful Crinum McOwani. A silver Flora medal was adjudged. 
Messrs. Paul & Son, the Old Nurseries, Cheshunt, were represented by 
imposing masses of Delphiniums, Campanulas, Pasonies, Liliums, Gail¬ 
lardias, and Poppies ; together was Centranthus ruber, Hemerocallis 
Thunbergi, Pentstemon pubescens, Campanula grandis alba, C. Van 
