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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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Cattleya labiata vera in excellent condition (bronze medal). C. Ingram, 
Esq., E : stead House, Godaiming (gardener, Mr. Bond), exhibited a 
;group Cattleya labiata, var. Warocqueana in many varieties, as also did 
J: ■ Wigan, Esq., Clare Lawn, East Sheen (gardener, Mr. H. Young). 
'Other exhibitors of Orchid plants or flowers were Admiral Cator, 
Hazlewood, King3 Langley. Messrs. Pitcher & Manda, C. J. Lucas, Esq., 
Warnham Court, Horsham (gardener, Mr. Duncan), and Mr. H. Tracy, 
Twickenham. 
PLANTS CERTIFICATED. 
Cypripedium Pitcherianum , Williams' Variety (B. S. Williams and 
Son).—A particularly handsome Cypripedium, with large bold flowers, 
having a polished shining appearance, and very rich in the colouring. 
The dorsal sepal is 2$ inches broad, rounded, veined with dark crimson 
in the centre and at the base, the lower sepal pale green ; petals 
polished with dark reddish central vein, the lip neat and of a dark tint 
like the petals (first-class certificate). 
Chrysanthemum M. It. Bahuant (Messrs. R. Owen, Falconer Jameson, 
and J. R. Pearson & Sons).—The new incurved variety described and 
illustrated in this Journal last week (award of merit). 
Chrysanthemum Louis Boehmer (W. Furze, Esq., and Messrs. 
J. Veitch & Sons and Pitcher & Manda).—The “pink Mrs. Alpheus 
Hardy,” a very distinct and peculiar variety of much better habit than 
Idle last named. It is described on page 363. 
Chrysanthemum Mrs. Nisbet (R. Owen). — A Japanese variety, 
said to be from English saved seed, and described as very dwarf, not 
exceeding 3 feet in height. The flowers are of good substance, the 
£orets flat, rich crimson, with a silvery reverse (award of merit). 
Richardia ethiopica compacta (Messrs. R. Veitch & Sons).—A dwarf, 
compact growing variety with neat leaves and good sized spathes, 
useful for culture in pots (award of merit). 
Cypripedium radiosum (C. Ingram, Esq.).—An attractive variety 
with a broad dorsal sepal veined with crimson in the centre, and at the 
base broadly margined with white like D. Spicerianum, the petals 
small, greenish, undulated at the margin, the lip very dark (award of 
merit). 
Chrysanthemum William Wells (W. Wells).—A Japanese variety 
with pale yellow, deep, well proportioned blooms, the florets narrow and 
incurving (award of merit). 
Bendrobium O'Brienianum (Sander & Co.)—A distinct Orchid with 
long drooping racemes of small creamy-white flowers (botanical cer¬ 
tificate). 
SOUTHAMPTON CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW. 
October 27th and 28th. 
For the last two years no Chrysanthemum Show has been held in 
this town, but a pleasant reunion took place on the above dates, the 
Exhibition being held in the Victoria Hall, a capital site, affording 
abundance of .light and ample space for visitors to view the exhibits, 
and a capital Show it was. The cut blooms were arranged on long 
tables running the length of the building, small Palms and the plants 
for table decoration being placed in lines down the centre of each. 
Groups of Chrysanthemums were arranged at the end, and an imposing 
display of miscellaneous plant groups down one side, and with numerous 
specimen Palms dotted about the Hall, a pleasing effect was produced. 
Mr. C. S. Fuidge, the energetic Secretary, and his assistant, Mr. 
H. Dallison, deserve every praise for the arrangements. The entries 
were numerous in all classes, the exhibits so uniformly good that close 
competition was the result. 
Cut blooms, owing to their greatest numbers, deserve first notice. 
The premier class was for twenty-four distinct varieties, half to be 
incurved and the remainder Japanese. Five competed. Mr. N. Molyneux, 
gardener to J. C. Gamier, Esq., Rooksbury Park, Wickham, Fareham, 
succeeded in taking first honours by the superiority of his incurved, 
which were of good size and well finished, the Japanese being rather 
weak. The names were Condor, Mrs. Irving Clark, Avalanche, Louis 
Boehmer, Sunflower, Madame J. Laing, Volunteer, W. H. Lincoln, 
Edwin Molyneux, PuritaD, Sarah Owen, and Stanstead White. Incurved : 
Lord Alcester, Queen of England, Golden Queen of England, Empress of 
India, Violet Tomlin, Golden Empress, Alfred Salter, Mr. R. Mudie, 
-Jeanne d’Arc, Princess of Wales, Lord Wolseley and Novelty. Mr. 
J. Agate, Havant, was an exceedingly close second, his Japanese being 
remarkably heavy and good. Viviand Morel (certificated), Pelican, Mrs. 
Falconer Jameson, Avalanche, Mrs. A. Hardy, were the most noteworthy. 
Mr. G. Inglefield, gardener to Sir J. Kelk, Bart., Tedworth, Marlborough, 
was third. Seven competed in the class for twenty-four in not less than 
twelve varieties. Mr. Inglefield, with good incurved and Japanese, 
winning rather easily from Mr. Agate, who staged all Japanese. Mr. 
Penford, gardener to Sir F. Fitzwygram, Bart., M.P., Leigh Park, 
Havant, was third. 
For twelve incurved, distinct, Mr. N. Molyneux was an easy first 
with large well-finished blooms of Empress of India, Queen of England, 
Golden Queen of England, Lord Alcester, Alfred Salter, Golden 
Empress, Jeanne d’Arc, Violet Tomlin, Princess of Wales, Lord 
Wolseley, White Venus, and Novelty. Mr. Inglefield second ; and Mr. 
TL H. Crasp, gardener to Lord Wimborne, Canford Manor, Wimborne, 
third. Mr. Trinder, gardener to Sir H. Mildmay, Dogmersfield Park, 
Winchfield, occupied the premier position for twelve Japanese, with large 
and brightly coloured blooms of the following:—Avalanche, Mrs. 
F. Jameson, Stanstead Surprise, Etoile de Lyon, Madame C. Audiguier, 
Sunflower, M. J. M. Pigny, W. H. Lincoln, E. Molyneux, Condor, 
Boule d’Or, and G. Daniels. Mr. Inglefield second ; Messrs. Elcombe, 
Bowsey, third. For twelve blooms in not less than six varieties eleven com¬ 
peted. Mr. Agate first, with a capital stand ; and Mr. J. Allen, gardener 
to Captain The Hon. V. Montague, Wherwell Priory, Andover, second. 
Anemones were staged in good condition by Mr. Penford and Mr. Agate, 
the former winning with both Show and Japanese varieties. Mr. Agate 
staged the only Pompons, but so good were they that the first prize was 
awarded. Mr. Busby, gardener to F. Millan, Esq., Thornhill Park, 
Bitterne, was placed first for a group of Chrysanthemums arranged for 
effect, with plants carrying good blooms and foliage. Mr. H. Innes, 
gardener to Miss Buchan, Wilton House, Southampton, was second. 
The best specimen plants were staged by Mr. E. Rose, gardener to 
Dr. Aldin, The Firs, Bassett, Southampton, such varieties as Lady 
Selborne, Bouquet Fait, M. Bernard, and Maiden’s Blush being well 
shown. 
Fruit made an imposing display. For three varieties of Grapes, one 
bunch of each, Mr. N. Molyneux won easily with Muscat of Alexandria, 
Gros Colman, and Gros Guillaume. Mr. Hall, gardener to S. Montague, 
Esq., M.P., South Stoneham House, Southampton, was second. Third, Mr. 
Budd, gardener to F. Dalgety, Esq., Lockerby Hall, Romsey, with very 
fine Alicante. Mr. Bushby took the premier award in the class for black 
Grapes. Mr. Trinder was second, and Mr. Inglefield third. For three 
bunches any white Grapes Mr. Chalk, gardener to G. Read, Esq , West- 
wood, Wilton Road, Salisbury, staged capital Muscat of Alexandria for the 
first prize. Mr. Inglefield second, and Mr. N. Molyneux third. Mr. Innes 
was first for two bunches black, and Mr. J. Allen had a similar position 
for two bunches any black variety. Mr. Hall had the heaviest bunch of 
Grapes, Alicante, 4| lbs. Apples were strong features. For six dishes, 
distinct, Mr. Bushby first with fine fruit. Mr. Hall second. For four 
dishes of dessert varieties Mr. Crasp was first with highly coloured fruit, 
as also were his six dishes of Pears, with which he won the premier 
award. 
Vegetables were as usual a strong feature. For eight varieties Mr. 
Hall won, Mr. Bushby second ; and for six varieties Messrs. Inglefield 
and N. Molyneux were placed in the order named. 
Mr. E. Carr, gardener to W. A. Gillett, Esq., Fair Oak Park, Bishop- 
stoke, staged an admirable miscellaneous group of plants, and was 
awarded first honours ; Mr. W. Peel, gardener to Miss Todd, Sidford 
Lodge, Shirley, second. Mr. Carr had a good collection of Orchids in 
the class set apart for them. 
Japanese Chrysanthemum Viviand Morel received a first class 
certificate. It is a full flower, measuring 9 inches in diameter and 
6 inches deep, the florets of a semi-drooping character, quite of the 
Madame C. Audiguier style of colour. 
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FRUIT FORCING. 
Peaches and Nectarines.— Earliest Forced Trees. —Ripe fruit 
being required in late April or early May, forcing must commence about 
the middle of November where the houses are planted with such varie¬ 
ties as Hale’s Early, Stirling Castle, and Royal George Peaches, along 
with such Nectarines as Lord Napier and Dryden ; but where the trees 
consist of Alexander, Waterloo, Early Beatrice, Early Rivers, and Early 
Louise Peaches, with Advance Nectarine, forcing, to have fruit ripe at 
the time named, need not commence in earnest until the new year. All 
points considered, there is no better early forcing Peaches than Stirling 
Castle and Royal George. The house should be closed about the middle 
of November, using no fire heat unless the weather is frosty. Give 
inside borders a thorough soaking of water, and if the trees are weakly 
supply liquid manure, but not too strong, which by the conversion into 
assimilable plant food taking place in the soil tends to cause activity at 
the roots, and conduce to a more vigorous expansion of the buds. The 
house may be kept close, not allowing the temperature to exceed 50° 
without full ventilation, syringing the trees in the morning and early 
afternoon of fine days, admitting air abundantly whenever the weather 
is bright, employing fire heat only to exclude frost, for the slower the 
trees are excited the stronger will be the blossom. Outside borders 
should be well protected with about 4 inches thickness of leaves, with a 
little litter over them to prevent their displacement by wind. Tarpaulin 
or shutters may be applied at the top to prevent the soil becoming 
chilled by heavy rains and snow, but they ought not to remain on con¬ 
stantly, merely using them in very inclement and very severe weather. 
Succession Houses. —The trees are later than usual in casting their 
foliage, and must not be hurried by removing them forcibly, but admit 
air freely at night, keeping the houses rather close in the early part 
of the day, and maintaining a dry atmosphere seek its gradual 
maturation when the leaves will part freely from the trees. 
When the leaves are all down unfasten the trees from the trellis, 
perform any pruning required, cleanse the house thoroughly, paint the 
woodwork and trellis if necessary, and dress the trees with an insecti¬ 
cide. Secure the trees to the trellis, leaving room in the ligatures for 
the branches to swell, as tight tying is one of the most prevalent causes 
