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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ June 10, 1886. 
twelve other specimens. The second prize for single specimens was gained 
by Mr. S. Cooke, gardener to De B. Crawshay, Esq., Rosefield, Sevenoaks ; 
and the third by Mr. W. May, gardener to F. C. Jacomb, Esq., Amhurst 
Park, Stamford Hill. In the other amateurs’ class Mr. J. Douglas was fol- J 
lowed by Mr. C. J. Salter, gardener to J. Southgate. Esq., Selborne, Streatham, 
and Mr. F. J. Hill, gardener to H. Little, Esq., The Barrons, Twickenham, 
who had similar plants to those at South Kensington on the previous day. 
The best twelve single specimens from nurserymen were shown by Mr. J. 
Cypher, and followed by Mr. H. James and Messrs. Jackson & Sons, King¬ 
ston. In the other class for twelve Orchids Mr. J. Cypher was first with 
very large and well-grown plants. Mr. H. James took the second place, and 
Messrs. Jackson & Son were third. The majority of the nurserymen’s 
Orchids were the same as those noted in our report of the South Kensington 
Show, except those from Messrs. Jackson & Son, which comprised some good 
Cattleyas, Cypripediums, Dendrobiums, and Odontoglossums. Mr. J. 
Douglas also had a handsome example of Masdevallia Harryana with about 
sixty flowers, and Oypripedium caudatum roseum, very fine. 
Stove and Greenhouse Plants. —An open class for twelve specimens 
was the leading one, and in this the prizetikers were Mr. J. Cypher, Chel¬ 
tenham, whose specimens were in capital condition ; Mr. J. Mould, Pewsey, 
second with neat plants, Statice profusa excellently flowered ; and Mr. H. 
James third with large specimens. The Cheltenham plants comprised 
Pimelea Hendersoni 6 feet in diameter, Erica depressa of similar Bize, 
E. Cavendishiana beautifully flowered, Ixora Williamsi 6 feet across and 
grandly flowered, Erica tricolor rosea, and Anthurium Schertzerianum 
Cypheri with very large spathes. 
An amat urs’ class for six specimens was included, the exhibitors being 
Mr. C. Rann, gardener to J. Warren, Esq., Handcross Park, Crawley, first, 
with handsome Azaleas, Ericas, and Pimelea decussata; second Mr. G. 
Wheeler, St. John’s Lodge Gardens, Regent’s Park, and third Mr. R Butler, 
gardener to H. H. Gibbs, Esq., St. Dunstan’s, Regent’s Park, with small 
plants. There was also a class for six specimens from nurserymen, and in 
this the prizetakers were Mr. J. Cypher first with splendid examples of good 
culture ; second Mr. J. F. Mould with small plants, Erica ventricosa coccinea 
minor being profusely flowered ; third Mr. H. James. 
Pelargoniums. —The bright flowers of these plants constitute an im¬ 
portant addition to the summer Shows at Regent’s Park, and formed two 
pretty banks of plants. The amateurs’ collection of show varieties were 
from Mr. D. Phillips, gardener to R. W. Mann, Esq., Langley Broom, Slough, 
and Mr. H. Little. The same exhibitors were first and second with fancy 
varieties, Mr. Phillips’ plants being very handsomely flowered, Roi des 
Fantaisies, The Shah, and Delicatum especially so. Mr. C. Turner and Mr. 
J. Cypher were the prizetakers in that order for show varieti s, and Mr. C. 
Turner won also first with fancy varieties, all his plants being in admirable 
condition. 
Fine-foliage Plants. —Groups of these with Ferns afforded agreeable 
foils to the flowerin • plants. Messrs. Cypher, Mr. H. James, and Mr. Mould 
had some large Palms, Crotons, and Cycads, Kentia canterburyana from 
the first named being very handsome. Mr. R. Butler was first with six 
Palms, Kentias, Corypha australis, Seaforthia, and Chamaerops, large healthy 
plants. With Ferns and six variegated plants Mr. C. Rann was fir-t, showing 
huge Gleiclienias in the former and several well-coloured Crotons in the 
latter. Mr. Douglas also showed some fresh Ferns, and Mr. Butler was 
third with smaller plants. 
Tuberous Begonias. —Messrs. J. Laing & Co., Forest Hill, were first 
with twelve Begonias, showing good-sized plants of their fine varieties, 
Primrose Queen, Mrs. J Freeman, rose; Ball of Fire, scarlet; Norma, Grace 
Darling, Stanstead Surprise, White Perfection, Princess Victoria, and New 
Colour, buff yellow. 
Cut Flowers. —These were well represented. Messrs. Paul Son, 
Cheshunt, were first with a beautiful basket of Roses gracefully arranged. 
Roses were also shown by several amateurs. Hardy flowers from Mr. T. S. 
Ware, and Messrs. Paul & Son, Cheshunt, were very beautiful ; the Irises 
from the same firms and Messrs. Barr & Son being also notable. Mr. J. 
Douglas was fi st with a collection of Orchid flowers, beautifully arranged 
in pots with Ferns, and comprising Odontoglossums, Masdevallias, Lmlias, 
and Cattleyas. 
Fruit. —Th‘’re was not a large display of fruit, and some of the white 
Grapes were rather green. The Fruiterers’ Company’s prize for a collection 
was secured by Mr. Robbins, gardens" to E. Dyke Lee, Esq., Hartwell 
House, Aylesbury, who had some good Melons, President an i Vicomtesse 
Hericart de Tnury Strawberries, Alexandra and Early Louise Peaches, 
Elruge Nectarines, Black Hamburgh, Foster’s Seedlingand Royal Muscadine 
Grapes not in fiist-rate condition. Mr. G. R. Alli->, gardener to Major 
Shuttleworth, O'd Warden Park, Biggleswade, was first with Melons, 
showing Mclndoe’s Green Flesh and Hero of Lockmge, followed by Mr. J. 
Douglas and Mr. Robbins. 
The best basket of black Grapes was shown by Mr. T. Osman, gardener 
to W.L. J. B.<k-r, Esq., Otr.ershaw Park, Chertsey, with Black Hamburgh, 
small in berry but well coloured. Second, Mr. G. Blush, gardener to Lady 
Hume Campbell, Highgrove, Pinner, with very fine bunches. Mr. W. 
Mowbray, gardener to Earl of Leven and Melville, Fulmer, Slough, was 
first with Buckland Sweetwater, large and well rip ned. Mr. Mowbray 
was also first with three buncheB of black Grapes, Black Prince well 
coloured, Mr. Osman leading with Black Hamburgh bearing a good bloom 
and Mr. Brush was second with the same variety rather red. Mr. P. Feist’ 
gardener to R. Ashton, E-<q., Bishopsgate House, Staines, was first with 
Muscat of Alexandria not fully ripe. Mr. Mowbray was first in the other 
white variety cl>ss with Buckland Sweetwater, and Mr. Brush was second 
with Foster’s Seedling. 
Seven competitors entered with two dishes of Peaches, Mr. H. Hep- 
worth, gardener to H. T. Goodwin, Esq., Maidstone, being first with 
Barring on and Alexander ; Mr. O j man second with Gro-se Mignonne and 
Early Silver ; and Mr. Nash third with Royal Georve and Grosse Mignonne. 
In the Nectarine class, Mr. J. Harris, gardener to Mrs. J. H.Vivian, Single- 
ton, Swansea, was first with Lord Nipier and Elruge, highly coloured ; Mr. 
Na-h following with Vio'et e Hative and Elruie; Mr. A. Miller, Rood 
Ashton Gardens, Trowbridge, being third with Hunt’s Tawny and Elruge, 
all of good quality. The only Cherries were from Mr. T. Hare, WelliugoreJ l 
Grantham—Black Tartarian and Elton; Mr. Worthing and Mr. Mowbray, 
being the exhibitors of Strawberries. 
Miscellaneous. —The semicircular banks of plants in the centre of the 
marquee were very effective, as usual. Mr. B. S.Williams, Upper Holloway, 
had a very choice group of Orchids and fine-foliage plants (large silver 
medal). Messrs. John Laing & Co., Forest Hill, had a bright group of 
Tuberous Begonias, Palms, Ferns, Orchids, and Caladiums (small silver-gilt 
medal). Messrs. E. G. Henderson, Pine Apple Nursery, Maida Vale, had a 
group of Caladiums, Dracaenas, Ferns, Palms, Todeas, &c. (silver medal). 
Messrs. Hooper & Co., Covent Garden, had a tasteful group of flowering and 
fine-foliage plants (large silver medal). Messrs. Hooper & Co., Covent 
Garden, had a group of Irises ; Mr. T. S. Ware a handsome collection of 
Pteonies (bronze medal) ; Mr. John Forbes, Hawick, had a large collection 
of choice named Pansies of fine quality (certificate). 
Messrs. J. Carter & Co., High Holborn, showed a collection of Ixias, 
greatly varied in colours (certificate). Messrs. Hugh Low it Co., Clapton, 
showed a handsome group of Cattleyas, Odontoglossums, Dendrobiums, and 
Cypripediums, very freely flowered (small silver medal). Mr. J. Wiggins, 
gardener to W. Clay, Esq., Kingston, showed a group of Pelargoniums (cer¬ 
tificate). Mr. D. Phillips also had a group of Pelargoniums (large 
bronze medal). Messrs. W. Balchin & Sons, Brighton, had some plants of 
the bright blue Leschenaultia biloba major. Mr. C. J. Salter had a group of 
well-grown Hydrangpas (certificate.) 
Messrs. James Veitch & Sous, Chelsea, exhibited a number of new 
plants and some handsome collections of Ixias, Pyrethrums, Anemones, 
Irises, Preonies, and miscellaneous hardy flowers (small silver medal). 
Messrs. W. Cutbush & Son, Highgate, contributed an extensive group of 
greenhouse plants comprising numerous Heaths, Pimeleas, Epacrises, and 
hardwooded plants, with Hydrangea paniculate grandiflora (small silver 
medal). Mr. May showed a group of small Orchid*, and Messrs. Wheeler, 
Weston & Eason had some well grown Fuchsias. Messrs. H. Canned and 
Sons, Swanley, had a small group of choice Gloxinias. 
Numerous new plants were Bhown and many of them were certificated. 
ROSE AND HORTICULTURAL SHOW FIXTURES, JUNE 
AND JULY, 1886. 
The following are the dates of the principal Shows to be held during 
June and July this year. The great event of the season will ho doubt be 
the provincial Show of the Royal Horticultural Society at Liverpool at 
the end of June. _ 
Manchester National Horticultural Exhibition, OldTrafford, June 11th 
to 18th. 
Brentwood, June 17th and 18th. 
Royal Horticultural Society Committee meetings and Pelargonium 
Show, June 22nd. 
York Floral Fete, June 23rd and 25th. 
Royal Horticultural Society Provincial Show at Liverpool, June 29th 
to July 5th. 
Bagshot and Windlesham Rose Society, at Bagsbot, Tuesday, 
June 29th. 
Canterbury and Kent Rose Society, at Canterbury, Tuesday, June 29 th. 
Croydon Horticultural Show, June 30th. 
Royal Botanic Society’s Evening Fete, June 30th. 
Farningham Rose and Horticultural Society, at Farningham, Wednes¬ 
day, June 30th. 
Croydon Horticultural Society, at Croydon, Wednesday, June 30th. 
Reigate R ise Association, at Reigate, Thursday, July let. 
Tunbridge Wells Horticultural Society, at Tunbridge Wells, Friday, 
July 2nd. 
Brockbam Rose Association, at Dorking, Saturday, July 3rd. 
Eltham Rose and Horticultural Society, at Eltham, Saturday, July 3rd. 
Crystal Palace Rose Show, Saturday, July 3rd. 
National Rose Society, at South Kensington, Tuesday, July 6th. 
Cardiff Rose Society, at Cardiff, Wednesday, July 7th. 
Sutton Amateur Rose Society, at Sutton, Wednesday, July 7th. 
Oxford Ro-e Show, Wednesday, July 7th. 
Ealiug, Acton, and Hanwell Horticultural Society, at Ealing, Wed¬ 
nesday, July 7ih. 
Bath Floral Fete and Band Committee, at Bath, Thursday, July 8th. 
Ipswich and East of England Horticultural Society, at Ipswich, 
Thursday, July 8 h. 
Hitcbin Rose Society, at Hifcbin, Thursday, July 8th. 
Hereford and West of England Rose Society, at Hereford, Friday, 
July 9th. 
Maidstone Rose Club, at Maidstone, Friday, July 9th. 
Wirral Rose Society, at Birkenhead. Saturday, July 10th. 
Diss Horticultural Society, at Diss, July 13tb. 
L, 
W3 WORK F0H.THE WEEK,.S 
KITCHEN GARDEN. 
Turnips. —Milan has again proved the earliest of/,all. We were 
gathering bulbs of it during the last week in May, and now they are a 
