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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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present month in a compost of loam, peat, and sand, and placed in a 
warm greenhouse until they are rooted sufficiently to be potted. They 
succeed best trained or nailed to a wall, or against a pillar in a cool 
greenhouse, and on a north aspect as before mentioned. The best soil 
that can be used is two-thirds loam, one-third peat, and sand sufficient to 
show. It flowers on the current year’s wood, and as soon as the flowers 
fade should be pruned hard—assuming, of course, that the plant has 
made vigorous growth and covered the space intended for it. Frequent 
eyringings are necessary as the growth advances, as it is much subject to 
insect pests. I have never tried it in pots, but I should think that strong 
plants in 48’s or 32’s (properly trained) would be useful.— Pteris. 
ROYAL BOTANIC SOCIETY. 
Mat 19th. 
The first summer Show of the season was held as usual in the large 
marquee at Regent’s Park, where the plants were most tastefully arranged. 
Orchids and Roses constituted tho chief features, and the former have 
seldom been so well represented at the first summer Show. Stove and 
greenhouse plants and Azaleas were not quite so numerous as we have seen 
on some previous occasions, but the specimens were well grown and evenly 
trained. The weather was not favourable, being wet and dull throughout 
the day, which lessened the usual attendance of visitors. 
Orchids. —A magnificent bank of Orchids was formed by the leading 
exhibits in the classes provided. Mr. J. Douglas, gardener to F. Whitbourn, 
Esq., Great Gearies, Ilford, was first with twelve specimens, admirable 
examples of good culture, comprising Catthya MoBsire with over thirty 
flowers, Oncidinm ampliatum majtis with eight fine panicles of flowers, 
Cymbidium Lowianum with two racemes of about thirty flowers each, 
Odontoglossum vexillarium splendidly flowered, O. crispum five spikes, 
O. citrosmum three spikes, the flowers of bright rosy colour, two excellent 
plants of 0. Roezli grandly flowered, Dendrobium Wardianum, and Cypri- 
pedium Laurencianum. This was a beautiful fresh collection of plants, and 
they were much aomired. Mr. F. G. Hill, gardener to H. Little, Esq., The 
Barrons, Twickenham, was second ; a large Dendrobium thyrsiflorum with 
about two dozen racemes, Lycaste Skinneri, and Lrelia purpurata being 
amongst the best. Mr. C. J. Salter, gardener to J. Southgate, Esq., Selbome, 
Streatham, was third, Masdevallia Yeitchi majus with eleven fine flowers 
being especially notable. Dendrobium nobile, Masdevallia ignea, Dendrobium 
Falconeri, and Odontoglossum polyxanthum were also fine plants. 
In the nurserymen’s class for twelve plants Mr. J. Cypher, Cheltenham, 
was first with vigorous well-flowered specimens of Lrelia purpurata, Cattleya 
Skinneri oculata, Dendrobium thyrsiflorum very large, Yanda suavis, Den¬ 
drobium crystallinum, Odontoglossum crispum, Cypdpedium biflorum, 
C. villosum, Cattleya Mossire, C. Mendeli, Odontoglossum citrosmum, and 
Cypripedium Lawrencianum. Mr. H. James, Lower Norwood, was a close 
second, Lrelia purpurata bearing twenty grand flowers being especially 
handsome. Dendrobium Jamesianum. with twenty-flowers, was also very 
fine, with Cattleya Mendeli well flowered. 
For twelve Orchids (single specimens) Mr. J. Cypher was again first with 
well-grown Cattleyas and Lselias. Mr. H. James was a close second with an 
interesting collection. Mr. J. Douglas was a good first in the corresponding 
amateurs’ class, followed by Mr. S. Cooke, gardener to De B. Crawshay, 
Esq., Rosefield, Sevenoaks, who had two fine varieties of Odontoglossum 
crispum, one named gigantea of great size. Mr. W. May, gardener to F. C. 
Jacomby, Esq., Amhurst Park, Stamford Hill, was also awarded an equal 
second prize for well-grown plants of Odontoglossums, Cattleyas, Lrelias. 
Mr. W. May was awarded a large bronze medal for a pretty collection, a 
similar award being made to Mr. T. Banks, gardener to E. Gotto, Esq., 
Hampstead, for a group of Orchids, and a small silver medal to Messrs. 
Hugh Low & Co., Clapton, for some choice varieties of Cattleya Mossire, one 
named splendidissima well deserving its name, the flowers of wonderful size 
and colour. A bronze medal was also awarded to Mr. D. White, gardener to 
Mrs. F. Watson, Redlees, Isleworth, for a grand specimen of Cattleya Mossire 
4 feet in diameter with over sixty flowers and buds. 
Roses. —Messrs. Paul & Son, Cheshunt, were first with twenty Roses in 
pots, admirably grown specimens of medium size, representing some of the 
leading exhibition varieties with thirty to forty flowers each. Mr. C. Turner 
was a close second, with beautiful fresh well-towered plants. Madame G. 
Luizet, Avocat Duvivier, Juno, Countess de S'renye, Dr. Andre, Innocenti 
Pirola and Madame Lacharme being the best. Mr. Rumsey, Waltham Cross, 
took the third place with small -r but very neat plants. Messrs. Paul & Son 
were first with nine large speciuien Roses, as fresh and well flowered as 
could be wished. Messrs. G. Jack nan & Son. W< king, followed very closely, 
and Mr. Rumsey was third. Mr. P. Perr 1- , gardener to W. G. Rowlett, Esq., 
The Woodlands, Cheshunt, was also a good exhibitor in the class for six 
Roses. 
Stove and Greehouse Plants and Azaleas. —Mr. J. Cypher was the 
premier exhibitor in the nurserymen’s classes, being first both with twelve 
and six specimens, huge Ericas, Azaleas, Anthirrinums, and other standard 
exhibition plants, which Mr. Cypher grows so well. Mr. H. James was 
second with twelve large trained specimens, and he was also second with 
six plants of similar merit. Mr. J. F. Mould, Pewsey, was third with 
twelve medium size but good plants. 
In the amateurs’ class for six stove and greenhouse plants Mr. Chapman, 
gardener to J. Spode, Esq., Hawkesyard Park, Rugeley, was a good first, show¬ 
ing some excellent specimens, Tremandra ericrefolia being especially fine. 
Mr. C. Rann, gardener to J. Warren, Esq., Handcross Park, Crawley, was 
second, his Tetratheca eric re folia being in magnificent condition. Mr. W. 
Chapman was first for ten specimens with magnificently trained plants 
Dracophyllum gracile and Ixora Dixiana being in capital condition. Mr. 
G. Wheeler was second, and Mr. Butler was third. 
The grandly flowered plants from Slongh gained Mr. C. Turner the first 
price for six Azaleas, 5 or 6 feet high, as much in diameter, and loaded 
with blooms. Due de Nassau, Chelsoni, and Comtesse de Flandres were 
very notable. Mr. Turner was also first with twelve Azaleas, smaller, but 
equally bright plants. Mr. J. Cypher and Mr. Mould secured the prizes for 
six Cape Heaths, healthy freely flowered plants. 
Pelargoniums were a bright feature, Mr. C. Turner as usual seouring the 
leading prizes in the nurserymen’s classes for Show and Fancy varieties, 
followed by Mr. J. Cypher. In the amateurs’ classes Mr. D. Phillips, 
gardener to R. W. Mann, Esq., Langley Broom, Slough, was first, followed 
by Mr. Hill. 
Ferns were shown by Mr. J. Douglas and Mr. R. Butler. Mr. H. Jame3 
had the best six foliage plants, showing his usual fine specimens. Mr. 
Rann had the best six foliage plants in the amateurs’ class, large specimens 
of Crotons and Palms. The hardy and Alpine plants from Messrs. Paul 
and Son, Cheshunt, T. S. Ware, Tottenham, and J. Douglas, who were 
awarded the prizes in the order named, included some attractive plants. 
Miscellaneous exhibits were numerous and attractive. Messrs. J. Veitch 
and Sons, Chelsea, had a group of novelties, including some beautiful 
Gloxinias, Anthuriums, Liliurn longiflorum, Hydrangea paniculata grandi- 
florum, the graceful Rosa lucida, “ Rose Button,” and varieties of Japanese 
Maples, with several novelties that were certificated. A large silver medal 
was awarded to Mr. B. S. Williams for a large and handsome group of 
Orchids and fine-foliage plants, comprising many varieties and valuable 
rarities. Messrs. Wm. Paul & Son, Waltham Cross, contributed a charming 
group of Roses and Ferns most effectively arranged and representing a 
large number number of varieties. (Silver medal.) Messrs. G. Henderson 
and Son, Pine Apple Nursery, Nursery, Edgware Road, were awarded a silver 
medal for a group chiefly composed of fine-foliage plants with a few Orchids, 
Anthuriums, and Pinguiculas to brighten the display. Messrs. J. Laing and 
Co., Forest Hill, were awarded a large silver medal for an extensive group of 
Begonias, Orchids, Ferns, Palms, Caladiums, and other choice plants. 
Messrs. W. Cutbush & Son, Highgate, arranged a tasteful group of green¬ 
house plants, bright and interesting. 
A bronze medal was awarded to Mr. T. S. Ware for a large group of hardy- 
flowers, bunches of Ixia crateroides being very bright. A similar award 
was also granted for a group of Tree Pceonies of many colours. Mr. C. J. 
Salter had a large group of Calceolarias representing an excellent strain, the 
flowers large and brightly coloured (large bronze medal). Mr. J. Wiggins, 
gardener to W. Clay, Esq., Elm Villa, Kingston, showed a group of Cinerarias 
and Pelargoniums (bronze medal). St. George’s Nursery Company, Han well, 
contributed a group of Calceolarias (large bronze medal). Messrs. H. Lane 
and Son, Great Berkhampstead, had a collection of hardy Azaleas (bronze 
medal) ; and a similar award was made for a group of Rhododendrons. 
Mr. J. James, Woodside, Farnham Royal, Slough, was awarded a small 
silver medal for a group of exceedingly fine Calceolarias, the plants dwarf, 
compact, and grandly flowered. Mr. D. Phillips had a small group of 
Pelargoniums, well-flowered plants (bronze medal). Mrs. Harry Turner, 
Langley, was awarded a bronze medal for a box of twelve grand Marechal 
Niel Rose blooms, wonderfully fine in size and colour. 
Botanical certificates were awarded as follows :—To Mr. J. Douglas for 
Aeranthua Leonis ; to J. Veitch & Sons for Phoenix hybrida, Rosa lucida 
Rose Button, and IJlmus Dampieri aurea ; to Mr. B. S. Williams for Alocasia 
regina, Lrelia bella, L. Russelliana, and Oncidium tetracopis; to Mr. J. 
Douglas for Cattleya Mossire Silvia and Odontoglossum vexillarium Silvia ; 
to Messrs. H. Low <$i Co. for Cattleya Mossire splendidissima ; to Sander & Co. 
for Odontoglossum Ruckerianum, and to Henderson & Sons for Alocasia 
regina. 
Floricultural certificates were awarded as follows :—To Mr. P. Ladds for 
Zonal Pelargonium Queen of the Whites; Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons for 
Rhododendron President and Brookianum. Messrs. J. Laing & Co. for 
Begonia Incendie, Begonia Queen Victoria ; Mr. T. S. Ware for Preonia 
Moutan Lord Macartney, Madame de Vitry and Carolina. 
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HARDY FRUIT GARDEN. 
Befoke the full pressure of summer work is upon us it will be well to 
see that our arrangements for the care and training of young fruit trees 
are so complete as to insure success. Bearing in mind that perfection of 
form can be had without any loss of fruitfulness, we are bound to do all 
we can to train our young trees with precision, in view of eventually ren¬ 
dering them objects of beauty, independently of the fruit we hope to have 
from them. This can only be done while the growth is young and pliant, 
and therefore it is then that our most anxious careful attention must be 
given to the work. How frequently do we meet with failures in the 
form of pyramidal fruit trees 1 Either they have the serious fault of 
weak abortive branch growth, or bareness of the stem at bottom, or they 
are overcrowded with branches, or the form is one of squat ungainliness 
—a sort of nondescript—that is, neither bush nor pyramid. Yet the chief 
attraction in a pyramid should, before all things, be found in its symmetrical 
outline. For example—we have pyramids of 4 feet diameter at base, and 
