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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
| July 18, 1889. 
care to give theta a warm sunny position in light saudy well drained 
soil. A similar position and soil also suit the Spanish Iris, which are 
rather earlier in flower. Therefore it is desirable that both groups 
should be represented, and thereby embrace a greater period of their 
flowers. 
LYCHNIS FULGENS AND L. HAAGEANA. 
These provide quite an array of colour, such as crimson, scarlet, 
vermilion, orange scarlet, and white, and therefore constitute a highly 
■effective group of dwarf perennials among early summer flowers. In 
height they are not more than 15 or 18 inches, and a single tuft will in 
a good season and fairly rich soil produce as many as a dozen spikes of 
richly coloured blossoms. They prefer a dry warm place in winter, and 
are well suited for the front row of a sunny border, where they soon 
form compact tufts. The individual flowers are much larger than is 
the case with most of the members of this genus, and are nearly 
2 inches across, being produced in terminal and axillary clusters. Few 
plants are more strikingly beautiful at this time than these, and being 
easily grown from seeds deserve far more attention than they at present 
receive. 
LILIOMS. 
The noble group of hardy plants is well represented just now, pro¬ 
minent among which are the forms of Thunbergianum and davuricum. 
Specially fine in the first named is alutaceum, a lovely little gem about 
2 inches high and rich apricot coloured flowers, a most delightful plant 
for pot culture, while in the latter we have citrinum, a charming light 
orange in colour, with broadly expanding blossoms on stems nearly or 
quite 2\ feet high. There are plenty more really good Lilies in both 
sections, but those named are exceptional colours. Croceum (the 
Orange Lily) is as fine as ever and very telling, and so is the pure white 
candidum. Happily, thus far the disease which carried off this Lily in 
such quantity a year ago does not appear so badly, though it exhibits 
itself in some other species. The only way to keep it down is to pick 
off the affected portions and burn them at once. If left alone it not 
■only disfigures the growth, but is highly detrimental to the bulbs.— 
—J. H. E. 
HORTICULTURAL SHOWS. 
PORTSMOUTH.— July 9th. 
The Portsmouth Chrysanthemum Society hold a general exhibition 
in the summer for assisting local charities in the town—a laudable 
object, and with a patronising public, low prices of admission, and 
careful management the Committee have been able to hand over hand¬ 
some sums to the hospitals and deserving causes. Although a three- 
days show to some extent prevents competition a good representative 
■exhibition is annually produced. The third day generally proves the 
best in point of attendance, hence justifies the plan adopted. The 
Victoria Park was, as usual, the site chosen for the Exhibition, and 
being close to the railway station serves the public and exhibitors alike 
well. The exhibits were arranged in two large marquees, the specimen 
plants down the centre of one, and the groups arranged around the 
sides of the tent made a pleasing display. The other tent contained 
the softwooded plants in the centre, while on side tables were arranged 
the cut blooms, fruit and vegetables. As is usual at the Portsmouth 
shows, whether they be held in the summer or in the autumn, good 
order prevails, Mr. Power, the courteous Hon. Secretary, being gene¬ 
rally found where the work is going on, and he is ably supported by the 
Assistant Secretary, Mr. B. Miller. 
Plants. —The principal class was that for twelve stove or green¬ 
house specimens, not less than six to be in bloom, for which the sums of 
£15, £10, and £5 were offered. Three competitors staged, making an 
excellent display. Mr. J. Cypher, nurseryman, Cheltenham, was an 
easy first; although his specimens were not the giants he is accus¬ 
tomed to show they were large enough with their high quality to 
win easily. The more noticeable in his group were Latania borbonica, 
the picture of health ; Croton Queen Victoria, fully 6 feet in diameter, 
well furnished, and splendidly coloured, Ixora salicifolia with good 
trusses of bloom, Erica Parmentieriana freely bloomed, Ixora Williamsi, 
Statice profusa, and two Allamandas, Hendersoni and nobilis. Mr. E. 
V ills, gardener to Mrs. Pearce, The Firs, Bassett, Southampton, was 
second with healthy specimens of Statice profusa fully 5 feet across, 
Clerodendron Balfourianum very fresh, and a healthy well-coloured 
plant of Croton Queen Victoria. Mr. F. Mould, nurseryman, Pewsey, 
IVilts, was third with good flowering but weak foliage plants. £5 was 
offered as first prize for four stove or greenhouse specimens, not less 
than two to be in bloom. Mr. Currey, gardener to Col. Pepper, Milford 
Hall, Salisbury, was first with healthy well-grown examples of Kentia 
Forsteriana, Croton Prince of Wales and Allamanda Hendersoni. Mr. 
Penford, gardener to Sir F. Fitzwygram, Bart., M.P. Leigh Park 
Havant, was a good second, a well trained and freely flowered plant of 
Rhynchospermum jasminoides being noticeable as well as a highly 
■coloured specimen of Croton interrupts. Mr. H. D. Hawkins, gardener 
to E. Bishop, Esq., The Lawns, Swanwick, was third. 
Miscellaneous groups arranged for effect constituted a feature of the 
Show, seven competing. Mr. Wills was a good first, the plants employed 
being of the right kinds, while the taste in arrangement was all that 
could be desired in the space, 10 feet by 8 feet. Narrow-leaved well- 
coloured Crotons, Cocos Weddelliana Palms, Eulalia gracilis, and 
Maidenhair Ferns, sufficiently brightened with Hydrangeas and Orchids 
prevailed in the group. Mr. Penford was second with a taller arrange¬ 
ment, in which Vanda suavis, Souvenir de Malmaison Carnations and 
Mailenhair Ferns figured largely. Mr. T. J. Short, nurseryman, 
St. Edward’s Road, Swansea, was awarded third honours for an arrange¬ 
ment which displayed too much close packing of the plants. Effective 
groups were arranged by competitors in the class, 8 feet by 0 feet, open 
to Portsea Island only, the best coming from Mr. Hatch, gardener to the 
Victoria Park Committee. Second Mr. J. Burridge, North End Nursery, 
Portsmouth. 
For three specimen Palms, to be not less than G feet high, Messrs. 
W. & J. F. Legge received the premier award for large old varieties. 
Mr. Wills second with varieties possessing merit, and in good condition. 
Mr. Cypher was third. Mr. Penford led the way with one specimen 
Palm, showing a large one of Latania borbonica, Mr. Wills depending 
upon Kentia Belmoreana, for which he received second honours. Mr. 
Curry was third. Four entered for three Ferns, the stipulation being that 
they should not be more than 5 feet high. Mr. Wills was first with 
healthy plants of Davallia Mooreana and Microlepia hirta cristata as his 
best plants. Mr. Penford followed closely. Mr. Hawkins was third. The 
first two exhibitors were placed in the same order for specimen Fern, 
both showing Cibotiums, one spectabile, and the other regale. With a 
freely flowered neatly trained plant of Erica jubana Mr. Cypher led the 
way for a single specimen flowering plant, being followed by Mr. Penford 
with Statice profusa, and Mr. Curry with Allamanda grandiflora. With 
finely coloured Crotons, Sunset and Johannis, Messsrs. Cypher and Wills 
were placed in that order for a specimen foliage plant. Fuchsias, Pelar¬ 
goniums, Cockscombs, and Begonias were creditably shown by Messrs. 
Hatch, Hawkins, and Burridge. Coleus were represented by large 
pyramidal-trained plants from Mr. H. C. Gale, gardener to Alderman 
G. E. Kent, Stubbington Lodge, Portsmouth. Mr. Wills had the best 
table plants—light and neat. For six Gloxinias, both in the open class 
and that confined to Portsea Island only, there was brisk competition, 
and it was a remarkable fact that in both cases the first prizes were 
carried off by a dockyard carpenter—Mr. J. Rouse, Durham Street, 
Southsea. 
Fruit. —The principal class was that for six dishes, Pines excluded. 
Two only competed. Mr. G. Inglefield, gardener to Sir J. W. Kelk, 
Bart., Tedworth, Marlborough, was first, staging fairly good Black 
Hamburgh Grapes, a very fine Hero of Lockinge Melon, good Brown 
Turkey Figs, and Royal George Peaches. Mr. Penford was placed 
second, Stirling Castle Peaches. Lord Napier Nectarines, and Penrhyn 
Castle Melon being his best dishes. For three bunches of black Grapes 
Mr. W. Tait, gardener to General Napier, Oaklands, Cosham, was 
awarded first place with medium-sized bunches and fairly coloured 
large berries. Mr. Inglefield was second with the same variety. White 
Grapes call for little or no comment, being of moderate quality only. 
The best green flesh Melon, Hero of Lockinge, was staged by Mr. Ingle¬ 
field, who took first honours. Second, Mr. Woodfine, gardener to 
Captain Boyd, Emsworth. The best dish of Peaches was shown by Mr. 
Inglefield—Royal George in good order, large and highly coloured. Mr. 
T. Wilkins, gardener to Lady Theodora Guest, Inwood House, Bland- 
ford, was second. Mr. Woodfine took first honours for a dish of 
Nectarines with Elruge, while Mr. Penford had Lord Napier, both being 
in good order. 
Vegetables. —These made quite a show in themselves, so nume¬ 
rously were they exhibited. Eight entered for nine sorts, in which two 
of Potatoes were allowed. For first honours there was a close contest, 
the premier award falling to Mr. Inglefield, Early London Cauliflowers, 
Green Globe Artichokes, Canadian Wonder Beans, Trophy Tomatoes, 
and Sutton’s Seedling Potatoes being all good. Mr. Wilkins was second 
with good Potatoes, Onions. Peas, and Tomatoes. Mr. W. Tait was 
third. Excellent Tomatoes and Cucumbers were shown in the classes 
set apart for them, Mr. Inglefield in the former, and Mr. 0. Arkell, 
gardener to A. J. Shinner, Esq., Caller House, Swindon Road, Chelten¬ 
ham, in the latter c'ass, took the awards for good produce. 
Cut Flowers. —Hardy flowers in twelve distinct bunches were 
staged well, the best coming from Mr. B. Ladhams, florist, Shirley, 
Southampton, who gained the highest award ; Mr. R. H. Guy, Palmer¬ 
ston Road, Southsea, being second. For twelve bunches of stove and 
greenhouse a good display was made, more by the quality than the 
number of the exhibits. Mr. Penford was easily first, and Mr. Guy 
second. For both bridal and ballroom bouquets Messrs. F. Perkins and 
Son, Coventry, were easily first; Mr. Cypher followed in both classes. 
Messrs. Ewing and Co., South View Nurseries, Havant, had a good 
collection of cut Roses and shrubs on view, and Mr. B. Ladhams staged 
a group of hardy flowers not for competition. 
TEDDINGTON.— July 10th. 
The Teddington Royal Horticultural Society held a most satisfactory 
Show last week in the grounds attached to the residence of W. Howard, 
Esq., The Grove, and this gentleman, who is one of the Vice-Presidents 
of the Society, also most generously threw open his picturesque and 
well kept garden to the visitors. The morning was extremely wet, and 
the prospect seemed to be hopeless, but happily the Committee and their 
courteous Secretary, Mr. Simmonds, were rewarded for their efforts by a 
most agreeable change about mid-day, the afternoon and evening proving 
fine enough to induce a good attendance of visitors. The Show itself, 
which occupied four large tents, was one of the best the Society ha3 
ever held both in number and quality of exhibits, and the only defect 
was that insufficient space had been provided. The tent devoted to 
plants and groups might have been half as long again with advantage 
both to the exhibitors and visitors. There is evidently a considerable 
amount of vigorous enthusiasm in the Teddington Society, and much of 
