July SO, 1891. ] 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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Marie Finger, Louis Van Houtte, Duke of Teck, La France, Alfred 
Colomb, Susanne Rodocanachi, Her Majesty, Charles Lefebvre, Comte 
Raimbaud, Marquise de Castellane, Xavier Olibo, Comtesse d’Oxford, 
Merveille de Lyon, Duchess of Bedford, J. S. Mill, Mad. G. Luizet, Comtesse 
de Camando, Ulrich Brunner, Mys. J. Laing, Marie Baumann, Francois 
Michelon, Marie Cointet, Camille Bernardin, Duchesse de Morny. Mr. 
\\. Drew of Ledbury was second, having very fine blooms of Horace 
Vernet, Pride of Waltham, Victor Hugo, Duchesse de Morny, Marie 
Baumann. Dr. Budd of Bath was third, Mr. J. A. Hodgson of Higher 
Bebington fourth. There were seven boxes shown. In the class for 
twelve distinct there were eight boxes, and the first prize was won by 
the Misses Squarry of Bebington, their best flowers being Marie Finger, 
Frantjois Michelon, Etienne Levet, Le Havre, and Dr. Andry. Second, 
Lieut.-Colonel Standisli Hore of St. Asaph. Third, Mr. D. Walford of 
Spital. Fourth, Mr. C. Burgess of Plumbley. There were seven boxes 
of six distinct. Lieut.-Colonel Standish Hore was here first. Second, 
Mr. T. B. Fleming of Bowton. Third, Mr. C. Burgess. Fourth, Mr. 
D. Walford. 
Six of any one pink Bose, nine boxes were shown. — First, Mr. 
H. G. Roberts of Mould with Madame G. Luizet. Second, Mr. 
T. B. Fleming with La France. Six of any one red Bose, six boxes 
were shown.—First, Mr. H. G. Boberts with Marie Baumann. Second, 
Rev. L. Garnett with Alfred Colomb. Six of any one dark Bose, five boxes 
were shown.—First, Bev. L. Garnett with Louis Van Houtte. Second, 
Mr. C. Burgess with Prince Arthur. Six any white Bose, four boxes. 
—First, Bev. L. Garnett with Merveille de Lyon, and second, Mr. 
C. Burgess with the same. Six of any one Tea, three boxes w r ere shown. 
—First, Dr. S. P. Budd with Ethel Brownlow. Second, Bev. F. B. 
Burnside with The Bride, very fine. 
Teas, twelve distinct, three boxes shown.'—First, Dr. S. P. Budd, 
best blooms being The Bride, Comtesse de Nadaillac, Innocente Pirola, 
Ethel Brownlow, Catherine Mermet, and Caroline Kuster. Second the 
Bev. F. B. Burnside, his best being Souvenir d’Elise, Catherine Mermet, 
Bride, Madame de Watteville, Caroline Kuster, all the above were very 
fine. Third, Bev. L. Garnett. Six distinct, five boxes were shown.— 
First, Mr. W. Drew. -Second, Lieut.-Col. Standish Hore. Third, Mr. 
H. G. Boberts. Triplets, four distinct.—First, Bev. F. B. Burnside ; 
second, Dr. S. P. Budd, both very fine boxes. 
Herbaceous flowers, amateurs, thirty-six vaiieties.—First, Bev. L. 
Garnett ; second, Mr. C. W. Townshend, Trevallyn. Twenty-four 
varieties.—First, Mrs. Townsend Ince, Christleton Hall; second, Mr. 
D. Large, Christleton ; third, Mr. D. Walford. Twelve varieties.—First, 
Mr. J. AVynne ; second, Mr. J. Major, both of Waverton. 
NEW PEAS AND STRAWBERRIES. 
Calling a few days ago upon Mr. Lansdell, the skilled and very 
successful gardener at Barkby Hall, near Leicester, I was shown 
through the collection of the above raised during the last several 
years from seed obtained by artificially crossing some of the best and 
most popular standard varieties. The work has been conducted in 
a most systematic manner, selecting in the first instance two varieties 
from which he thought, when intercrossed, a useful progeny might be 
obtained, and then proceeding to cross them both ways ; as, for instance, 
Duke of Albany x Dwarf Mammoth, and Dwarf Mammoth x Duke of 
Albany. A strict record is kept of all these crosses, so that the 
parentage of any variety under notice can be given at once. As he 
has been quietly but persistently working in this manner now for the 
past five or six years, the result is an interesting and apparently 
valuable collection of new and distinct varieties, many of them showing 
some characteristics of both parents, and especially is this the case 
amongst the Peas. 
One or two interesting points in connection with this subject have 
been noted and recorded, and may be here mentioned. First, that each 
pea contained in the pod resultant from the artificially fertilised blossom 
produced a plant of entirely different habit and character, peas from 
the same pod producing a tall robust Pea growing 6 feet or more in 
height, and a dwarf not more than 2 feet 6 inches to 3 feet in height. 
Secondly, he 'finds that it takes three or four seasons for a new variety 
raised in this manner from cross-fertilisation to become settled and fixed 
in character. During the first two or three seasons of a new Pea’s career, 
although the larger portion come true to the type first shown, yet others 
of a different type are constantly appearing amongst them. 
A few of those I noticed as especially promising are—No. 1, Dwarf 
Mammoth Marrow x Duke of Albany. This is a remarkable Pea. Of 
strong robust habit, height 5 to 6 feet high, immensely productive, 
bearing large well-filled pods in pairs almost from the ground to the 
summit, its singularity consisting in the small size of its foliage. Its 
leaflets are so small as to be scarcely noticeable, and at a short distance 
away it appears to be carrying a heavy crop of peas upon stems quite 
bare of leaves. This is evidently an advantage from the gatherer’s point 
of view, as every pod stands out in bold relief, and may be seen at a 
glance without any necessity for turning aside any portion of haulm to 
find them. This is, I think, likely to become a useful market sort. 
No. 2, Matchless Marrow X Telegraph.—A tall growing robust Pea 
with large leafage, possessing a large amount of the characteristics of 
Telegraph, but having a larger and more handsome pod. 
No. 3, Matchless Marrow x Dwarf Mammoth.—This is a fine type 
of dwarf Pea, growing about 3 feet in height, and is densely covered 
with large pods. This will be adapted for small gardens, or where long 
Pea sticks are difficult to obtain. 
No. 3, Prince of Wales x Telegraph.—This grows 3 feet high, and 
is very prolific with fine large pods. An improved Prince of Wales, 
which is saying a good deal in its favour. Three others from the same 
cross all differ from it and from each other considerably. 
No. 4, Prince of Wales x Ne Plus Ultra.—This has the habit of 
growth and general appearance of the latter, but with much larger and 
more handsome pods. 
No. 5, Dwarf Mammoth x Duchess of Albany.—A dwarf growing 
variety, having very large pods, most of which contain eleven large 
peas ; suitable for exhibition. 
No. 6, the same cross reversed, has produced a tall strong growing 
Pea closely resembling The Duchess in most points, but with larger 
pods. 
Of new Strawberries Mr. Lansdell has a large number raised from 
various crosses ; many of them are most promising varieties, but time 
and space will not now allow of my going into details concerning them. 
One which appeared likely to be the best, was a strong grower, producing 
large dark green foliage splashed and striped with white ; the fruit is 
very large, of a deep rich colour and good flavour. Parentage—Loxford 
Hall Seedling x La Grosse Sucffie. The fruit resembles the former 
variety in shape, but is much earlier, being a midseason variety.— 
W. K. W. 
THE PRIORY, HORNSEY. 
This is the residence of H. B. Williams, Esq., whose name is 
familiar as that of one of the Past Masters of the Fruiterers’ Company, 
who gave twenty-five guineas for an essay on hardy fruit culture. Mr. 
Williams is a great city wine merchant, and his cellars in Lime Street 
constitute one of the astonishing sights of underground London. He is 
wealthy, and dispenses his wealth wisely, having been engaged for forty- 
six years in the rescue of the waifs and strays of the city, feeding, 
clothing, and educating them in industrial schools, finding them positions 
in life, and making them useful and respected members of the com¬ 
munity. Other gentlemen co-operate with him, his partner, Mr. Lloyd, 
being the Secretary of and a most sympathetic and energetic worker in 
this truly admirable enterprise. It is found that eighty-five per cent, of 
the children so rescued and “ brought up ” so well (and they must be 
numbered by thousands) have become worthy citizens, while some have 
been lost sight of through emigration,and there is reason to believe that 
at least ten per cent, of these have succeeded in attaining creditable 
positions in life. It may be added that a scholar of one of these 
industrial schools designed the beautiful certificate for the Fruiterers’ 
Company that was presented by Sir James Whitehead at the recent 
Mansion House meeting to some of the chief exhibitors of fruit, not for 
competition, at the Guildhall Show last year. It is a chaste production, and 
in its way unique. Mr. Williams is probably never more happy than in 
seeing that his guests—his invited friends and the regiments of children— 
are also happy at the different garden parties that he gives at The Priory 
during the summer months. One of these pleasant “ At homes ” was 
held last Thursday, the Cambridge Heath school children, about 150 
girls, being entertained, as happy, healthy, and bright an assemblage as 
one could wish to see. But this is not gardening. It is not, though the 
work referred to is as good as gardening, and such as must commend 
itself to the gardening community. They are engaged in cultivating 
plants and crops for making the world brighter and better. Mr. Williams 
is also making the world better by training and cultivating those who, 
but for the effort, would mostly remain among the weeds of humanity. 
But he cultivates flowers and fruits too, giving much encouragement to 
his gardener, Mr. Bowbottom, who is not unknown in the Chrysanthemum 
world, and will, perhaps, be better known in future. 
Mr. Williams is President of both the Hornsey and Highgate Chrys¬ 
anthemum Societies, and has undoubtedly one of the finest collections 
of Chrysanthemums in the kingdom. The plants number 700, and 
every one appears to be in the be3t of condition, sturdy in habit, 
with thick brown stems and stout foliage down to the pots. His 
gardener has endeavoured to manage the different varieties so that the 
buds will come “ right,” and the promise of success in that respect is 
very satisfactory. All the best established varieties are grown as well 
as most of the new sorts of repute, and he has also several home raised 
seedlings. Perhaps some Chrysanthemumite may be interested in hear¬ 
ing that good buds are set in this collection of Mrs. Alpheus Hardy, 
and fine blooms may be expected. Louis Boehmer is also showing, the 
plant being of sturdier growth. The plants of both the “ bristly yanks ” 
are looking remarkably well, and are wisely assigned a warm and dry 
position on the south side of one of the glass structures. There is 
certain to be a fine display of Chrysanthemums here in the autumn, and 
some of them may possibly find their way into prize stands. Mr. Bow- 
bottom exhibited last year and won £12. Like a prudent man he told 
Mr. Williams (who of course had a legal right to the money), and asked 
him what he had better do with it. “ Put it in the bank for yourself,” 
was the reply, “ and try and double it another year.” So now as the 
gardener says he has a clear understanding, and knows what to do, but as 
Mr. Williams is such a goad master he would have given the prize money 
up without a murmur. 
Fruit trees are grown in the old fashioned garden, and it seems 
they grew too well. After reading the essay Mr. Williams had some 
of them root-pruned, and has now more fruit than he has had for 
six years. Some of the tree3 are bearing too well, and would be 
benefited by having the crops thinned. Grapes and Peache3 are grown 
under glass, but one of the house3 has to be kept too close, in advancing 
the late Grapes, for the well being of the Peaches ; moving the hot- 
