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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ October 29, 189!. 
nights are the fruitful source of this pest. These alternations we have 
not had, and consequently we have been spared mildew ; but with all 
these advantages the bloom was disappointing, being of such short 
continuance. I do not think in my own small garden I ever had a 
better, and I question if ever as good a display of fine flowers ; but then 
it was only for a few days—violent thunderstorms, with deluges of rain, 
soon took their beauty away, many became gummed, and all soon shed 
their petals ; but they in one way compensated for it. The month of 
August, so injurious to our cereal crops, just suited the Roses. They made 
vigorous growth, and when care was taken to disbud the new shoots 
splendid autumn blooms were obtained. I never myself had a finer 
bloom, and the Tea Roses were superb. This has been corroborated 
by others, and although the terrific weather of the second week in 
October has committed sad havoc amongst them I am yet hopeful 
that when the weather improves, which I suppose it will do, some late 
blooms may still be had. 
In this brief review of the past Rose season I have, of course, relied 
solely on my own experience, and given my own views. There may be 
some who will differ from my conclusions. The conditions of soil and 
situation may modify them, although I hardly think that they will do so 
to any great extent ; at least, all with whom I have had the pleasure of 
■conversing on the subject have agreed on the correctness of the designa¬ 
tion I have given to the season as a most disappointing Rose season.— 
D., Deal. 
Tea Rose The Queen. 
We notice that a writer in a recent issue of the Journal alludes to 
this Rose as “ Mr. W. Paul’s The Queen.” We trust he will pardon our 
pointing out that this is scarcely correct, as it originated with and was 
introduced to commerce by the Dingee and Conard Co. of West Grove 
in the United States, and we think it only fair to our esteemed friend, 
Mr. A. B. Conard, and his worthy partner that this should be generally 
known. We (no doubt in common with other English rosarians) 
ordered it from a circular received in the winter of 1888-9, and the 
plants reached us early in the spring of 1889. Souvenir de S. A. Prince 
was not sent out until some months afterwards. The identity of the 
two varieties seems to be now generally admitted, but there i3 no doubt 
as to The Queen having been the first in the market by several months, 
and considering this fact as establishing a claim to priority of nomen¬ 
clature, we catalogue the variety under the name of The Queen. We 
were the first to exhibit The Queen in bloom in this country, as we 
had previously been in the case of the fine American varieties Sunset 
and The Bride, but beyond being amongst the earliest purchasers of 
them, we can lay no claim to introducing them to commerce.— 
Wm. Paul <5c Son, Waltham C / oss . 
UELOSIA PYRAMIDALIS IN THE AUTUMN. 
This is one of the best plants in cultivation for decorative 
purposes at the present time of the year, and indeed it is difficult 
to imagine any season when their feathery plumes of bright and 
varied colours are not welcomed ; but they are not so much grown 
for use during the autumn months as during the summer time, and 
are, therefore, the more highly prized then. Another great point 
in their favour is that they last a long time in dwelling-rooms ; in 
fact, longer than any other flowering plant that I know. We use 
them freely for decorative purposes, and have at the present time 
plants in 4 and 5-inch pots which have been in the rooms for 
■upwards of three weeks, and are apparently none the worse for 
their long stay. The great secret is to keep them rather dry at the 
root—one watering before they are really dry will inevitably prove 
fatal. When arranged in wide ornamental pans or jardinets, with 
a base of small and well-flowered Marguerites and an edging of 
Isolepis gracilis and Panicum, they are exceedingly effective. 
They also look well when placed singly in small vases, or when 
from three to five are placed in a larger vase ; they are very telliDg 
in suitable positions, and anyone who makes a point of arranging 
them in various ways will find that they show to advantage much 
better when placed where they have no background near them— 
uear walls, or in any position where they have not plenty of light 
around them, the effect is spoilt. Loam, two parts, well decomposed 
hotbed manure one part, with a liberal admixture of sharp 
sand, is a suitable compost for them.—H. D. 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
October 27th. 
y Autumn tints ” predominated charmingly at the meeting in the 
Drill Hall on Tuesday last, not only in the extensive and beautiful 
collections of varied tree and shrub sprays, but also in the rosy cheeked 
Apples, which occupied so large a proportion of the table space. 
Chrysanthemums and Orchids also added their attractions to a display 
that for the time of year has scarcely been surpassed. Many Fellows 
and visitors assembled in the afternoon to hear Mr. Harry J. Yeitch’s 
entertaining lecture on “ Autumn Tints,” which was delivered in his 
customary pleasing manner. 
Fruit Committee.— Present: Philip Crowley, Esq , in the chair, 
Dr, Robert Hogg, and Messrs. G. Woodward, T. Francis Rivers, 
W. Bates, G. Bunyard, G. Wythes, W. Warren, J. Hodson, H. Balder- 
son, R. D. Blackmore, C. Ross, F. Q. Lane, J. Smith, W. Denning, 
J. Cheal, J. Willard, A. H. Pearson, A. Dean, and G. Reynolds. 
Messrs. Rothschild, Gunnersbury Park (gardener, Mr. G. Reynolds), 
were successful exhibitors in the two classes provided for six bunches of 
Grapes each, one being for flavour, as in both the exhibits from 
Gunnersbury were awarded premier honours. The varieties for flavour 
were Mrs. Pince, Black Hamburgh, Muscat Hamburgh, Muscat of 
Alexandria, and West’s St. Peter’s, all good compact bunches. In the 
other class handsome examples were shown of Gros Maroc, Muscat of 
Alexandria, Mrs. Pearson, and the following:— 
Chasselas Napoleon. —For this a first-class certificate was awarded, 
as it was in extremely fine condition. The bunches large but compact ; 
the berries large, oval, white with an amber tint, fleshy, and of good 
flavour. 
Amongst other exhibits were noted well grown brightly coloured 
examples of Sutton’s Perfection Tomato (cultural commendation) from 
Mr. Debnam, Spring Grove, Isleworth, who also sent a Melon raised 
from a cross between Hero of Lockinge and Scarlet Premier. P. Crowley, 
Esq., Waddon (gardener, Mr. W. King), showed a dish of very fine 
Cox’s Orange Pippin (cultural commendation). From the Society’s 
gardens at Chiswick came bunches of the small black out of doors 
Grape, Miller’s Burgundy ; and Mr. C. Ross, Newbury, sent fruiting 
spikes of Phytolacca decandra, the American Pokeweed, which has 
black fruits somewhat like Blackberries, closely set on a spike over a 
foot in length. 
The collections of App’es and Pears were extremely fine, and formed 
an admirably display. Mr. G. Woodward, The Gardens, Barham Court, 
Maidstone, had 110 dishes of Apples and Pears (silver-gilt medal); 
Messrs. J. Yeitch & Sons showed 100 dishes and baskets (silver-gilt 
medal) ; Messrs. Paul & Son, Cheshunt, had about 100 dishes (silver 
Banksian medal) ; Mr. G. Wythes, Syon Gardens, Brentford, showed 
80 dishes (silver Banksian medal) ; Messrs. Peed & Son, Norwood 
Road, had 50 dishes, but comprising some very fine fruits (bronze 
medal) ; and a large collection also came from the Society’s Garden at 
Chiswick. 
In the class for six dishes of Apples Mr. G. Sage, Ham House 
Gardens, was first with fine specimens. For the same number of Pears 
Mr. Huison, Gunnersbury House Gardens, took the first place with 
praiseworthy fruits, and Mr. Sage followed. 
Floral Committee. —Present: G. Paul, Esq., in the chair, and 
Messrs. W. Furze, C. Noble, J. Walker, H. Cannell, H. Herbst, R. Dean, 
H. B. May, B. Wynne, G. Brycesson, G. Phippen, C. Jeffries, W. H. Poe, 
C. E. Pearson, F. Ross, and G. Gordon. 
The collections of tree and shrub sprays distinguished by the bright 
and varied colours of their changing foliage or by the possession of 
attractive berries and fruits were the most important feature amongst 
the exhibits. Large numbers of Oaks, Maples, Azaleas, Ampelopsis, 
Berberises, varieties of Rhus, Liquidambars, Andromedas, Mahonias, 
and others were shown, Messrs. J. Veitch and Sons having the largest 
display, comprising 120 distinct varieties (silver Flora medal). E. C. 
Smith, Esq., Silvermere, Cobham (gardener, Mr. Quarterman), also had 
a beautiful group very tastefully arranged with a broad marginal band 
of brilliant red and other fungi upon a moss (silver Banksian medal). 
Similar awards were granted to R. S. Holford, Esq., Westonbirt, 
Tetbury, and to Mr. Wythes for smaller collections. Messrs. Cutbush 
and Sons, Higbgate, gaining a bronze medal for a handsome group of 
Pernettyas in fruit and a collection of trees and shrub sprays like the 
preceding. 
Chrysanthemums came next in importance, Messrs. J. Veitch and 
Sons having a large and effective group of plants representing the chief 
types and some new varieties, also handsome cut blooms of the Japanese 
Viviand Morel (silver Banksian medal). Mr. G. Wythes also had a 
tasteful exhibit of cut blooms, including several fine examples, arranged 
with small Palms and Ferns (silver Banksian medal). Mr. T. S. Ware, 
Tottenham, sent cut blooms of Chrysanthemums Viviand Morel, 
La Condamine, pale pink ; and Amos Perry, yellow, in the style of Mr. 
H. Cannell. Mr. H. J. Jones, Ryecroft Nursery, Hither Green, Lewis¬ 
ham, showed plants of “the yellow Lacroix,” named Mr. C. E. Shea, a 
free variety, -with medium-sized bright yellow blooms and narrow florets. 
Messrs. Paul & Son sent a plant of the rich crimson Japanese Alberic 
Lunden. Mr. R. Falconer Jameson, Hessle, Hull, sent fine blooms of 
M. R. Bahuant and Bouquet de Dame Chrysanthemums, the former of 
which secured an award of merit, with blooms from other exhibitors. 
Mr. C. Blick, The Warren, Hayes Common, exhibited an incurved Chrys¬ 
anthemum named Madame Durrier, the blooms neat and well finished, 
but not deep, the colour a peculiar amber salmon tint. Messrs. Pitcher 
and Manda, Hextable, showed a collection of cut blooms of Chrys¬ 
anthemums ; and Mr. R. Owen, Maidenhead, had several boxes of 
blooms, including both English raised and continental novelties, two of 
which received awards of merit. 
Orchid Committee.— Present : H. J. Veitch, Esq., in the chair, 
Dr. M. T. Masters, Messrs. J. O’Brien, S. Courtauld, J. Douglas, E. Hill, 
H. Low, H. M. Pollett, D. B. Crawshay, T. B. Haywood, F. Sander, and 
Lewis Castle. 
Orchid exhibits were not very numerous, but they included several 
interesting plants, and two or three small groups. Messrs. Collins and 
Collins, Willesden, had a graceful arrangement of Oncidiums, with 
Ferns (small silver medal). Messrs. Sander & Co., St. Albans, showed a 
group of new and rare Orchids, also large healthy imported plants of 
