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thickest part. Mr. J. Lambert, Mr. \V. G. Gilbert, and J. Veitch and 
“Sons were the exhibitors. 
Leaf Beets. —The two exhibits of these filled but small space. Messrs. 
J. Carter & Co. had chiefly light-coloured varieties, such as Seakale, 
Silver (very fine), and Green or Spinach. Messrs. J. Yeitch & Sons 
had the Silver Beet in good form, contrasting well with the dark red 
Chilian Beet. 
Parsley. —Messrs. J. Carter & Co. had samples of Champion Moss 
Curled and Fern-leaved, very fine, with the Plain-leaved Hamburg. 
Messrs. G. Bunyard & Co. also had a good strain of Fern-leaved Parsley ; 
Messrs. Dobbie & Co. showed a capital selected curled strain ; Mr. W. 
Poupart had a useful form ; Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons had a fine 
curled strain ; and Mr. R. Dean showed Moss Green Curled, very com¬ 
pact and good. 
New Vegetables .—Mr. J. Willard and Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons sent 
specimens of Asparagus Chicory, with long leaves, somewhat like the 
common Dandelion, but much longer, and with red midribs, the side 
shoots being cut and used for cooking. Mr. J. Mclndoe, Hutton Hall 
Gardens, showed his new Sprout named Hutton Hall, referred to in the 
report of the Fruit Committee. 
Miscellaneous. — Messrs. Vilmorin & Co., Paris, contributed an 
interesting collection of Radisheq representing nineteen distinct varie¬ 
ties, some of them remarkably so. Of long Radishes the best were Long 
White Vienna, Long Scarlet, White Hospital, White Olive, Half-long 
Scarlet, Purple Olive, and Scarlet Olive (red and white tipped) ; also 
known as French Breakfast. Of the turnip varieties there were Grey 
Round, Yellow Summer, Golden Yellow, White Summer, White Turnip, 
Scarlet Turnip, Early Scarlet, Early Deep Scarlet, and Early White. 
Messrs. J. Carter & Co. sent a collection of Peas preserved on the 
haulms, showing the respective heights, habits, and forms of the varieties. 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, also contributed an extremely large 
collection of miscellaneous vegetables besides those named in the various 
sections referred to in these notes. 
COMMITTEE MEETINGS. 
The vegetable exhibits occupied so much space that little was left or 
required for fruit or flowers submitted to the Fruit and Floral Com¬ 
mittees. The duties of the latter body were indeed very light and 
quickly performed, but there had not been a clear understanding that 
these Committees were expected to meet upon this occasion, consequently 
the attendance was small. The Fruit Committee was rather more busily 
occupied, Grapes and Melons being exhibited. 
Fruit Committee.— Present: H. J. Veitch, Esq., in the chair, and 
Messrs. A. J. Pearson, P. Crowley, W. Warren, J. Burnett, J. Mclndoe, W. 
Denning, P. Barr, M. Dunn, G. W. Cummins. LI. Balderson, J. Smith, 
W. Wildsmith, G. Wythes, J. Hudson, F. Q. Lane, J. Willard, J. Ross, 
and J. Wright. 
The Thames Ditton Hero Melon was once more placed before the 
Committee by Mr. W. Palmer, who explained he had been compelled to 
grow the plants in a shady house with Cucumbers, and other fruits were 
cut from a cold frame. Those disadvantages may have prejudiced the 
quality, and the Committee were not able to recommend any special 
award. Mr. Miller, Roxley Lodge, Esher, sent a large ribbed Melon, 
which the Committee thought promising, and desired to see it again 
early in the season, when its flavour may be better developed. Mr. 
Waite, Glenhurst, Esher, sent two varieties of Melons—-Glenhurst Per¬ 
fection, not in condition, and desired to be sent again ; Glenhurst 
Beauty, a peculiar flavoured Melon, was passed, but it is worth sending 
earlier in the season. A seedling Apple was sent by Mr. H. Stevens, 
Henley-on-Thames, and was passed. Mr. Edwards, Bickley, sent a col¬ 
lection of Apples, and was awarded a vote of thanks. 
A basketful of Hutton Hall Sprouts, also growing plants, were placed 
on the table from Mr. J. Mclndoe. This distinct vegetable originated in 
a plantation of Veitch’s Exhibition Brussels Sprouts five years ago. It is 
really a Cabbage with side knobs. The Committee thought very highly 
of it, and desired to have it grown at Chiswick in accordance with the 
rule. We were subsequently informed that plants are now growing in 
the Gardens, and will be examined and the produce cooked in due 
time. 
Messrs. Lane & Son, Berkhamstead, sent five Vines in pots, which 
were regarded as remarkable examples of good culture. They were 
trained round stakes, the bunches resting against wadding. We counted 
twenty on the Black Hamburgh ripe and well coloured, some of them 
evidently nearly a pound each. A silver medal was unanimously recom¬ 
mended. 
Floral Committee.— Present : W. Marshall, Esq., in the chair, and 
Messrs. Shirley Hibberd, R. Dean, R. B. Lowe, L. Castle, B. Wynne, G. 
Paul, J. Walker, E. Hill, and F. Moore. Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons, 
Swanley, exhibited a beautiful group of single and double Tuberous 
Begonias from seed sown in February, 1889, representing a large num¬ 
ber of excellent varieties, rich and diversified in colours. The group 
was margined with Adiantums, and had a very pleasing appearance. 
Plants of Black Vesuvius Pelargoniums were also shown by Messrs. Can¬ 
nell. The variety is distinguished by its dwarf compact habit, with ex¬ 
tremely dark purplish tinted foliage and flower stems ; the flowers are like 
the old Vesuvius, from which it is a sport. The Committee requested that it 
be tried at Chiswick. A silver medal was awarded for the group of Begonias. 
Several Pelargoniums raised by M. Lemoine. and tried in the Society’s 
gardens at Chiswick, were submitted to the Committee, but all were 
passed. Mr. G. Stevens, St. John’s Nursery, Putney, showed flowers of 
Chrysanthemum Comte Horace de Choiseul, a Japanese variety with 
broad flat florets slightly drooping, white, yellowish centre. Flowers of 
Verbenas were also sent. Messrs. T. & J. Rogers, Fern Bank Nursery, 
Lodsworth, near Petworth, exhibited a plant of a seedling Adiantum like- 
A. macrophyllum, but with the pinnules streaked with creamy white. 
The Committee asked to see it again. A plant of a hybrid Cypripedium 
much like C. Lawrencianum was also shown. Messrs. Veitch & Sons 
exhibited a box of Rhododendron flowers, including a dozen distinct 
varieties. 
FIRST-CLASS CERTIFICATE. 
Cyrtanthus sanguineus (J. Veitch & Sons).—An introduction from 
the Transvaal. The plant is about a foot high, with narrow leaves ; the 
flowers rather beU-shaped, 3J inches in diameter, the acute perianth 
divisions somewhat recurved, the flowers borne singly on slender 
stems. This is a charming little plant, and was much admired. 
AWARDS OF MERIT. 
Tuberous Begonia Mrs. Moore (H. Cannell & Sons).—A fine single- 
variety with large flowers, the petals broad, the colour a rich orange 
hue. 
Tuberous Begonia Prank Beadle (H. Cannell & Sons).—A single 
variety, with well-formed flowers of a brilliant scarlet colour, of good 
Substance. 
Rhododendron Virgil (J. Veitch & Sons).—A bold variety, with a- 
large truss of flowers of a soft yellow tint; the stamens red. 
THE DINNER. 
The Dinner, held at Cannon Street Hotel on Tuesday evening, was a» 
successful a gathering as the Exhibition at Chiswick which it was- 
intended to inaugurate, and when Mr. H. J. Veitch took the chair, 
shortly after 6 P.M., there were fully 150 horticulturists and their friends- 
present. The Chairman was supported on his right by Mr. Henry 
Vilmorin of Paris, Dr. M. T. Masters, Mr. H. Pearson of Nottingham, Mr. 
G. Paul of Cheshunt, and Mr. Ker of Liverpool; on his left by Mr. 
P. Crowley of Croydon, the Rev. W. Wilks (Secretary), Mr. G. Deal,, 
and Mr. J. Wills. At three of the side tables Mr. Shirley Hibberd, 
Mr. J. Wright, and Mr. A. Dean presided ; and amongst others present 
were Messrs. J. Smith (Mentmore), W. Denning, B. Wynne, E. Moly- 
neux. II. Cannell, J. Hudson, W. Bates, J. Mclndoe, M. Dunn (Dal¬ 
keith), J. Wildsmith, J. Cheal, G. Bunyard, J. Walker (Whitton), 
W. Poupart, H. Herbst, G. W. Cummins, J. George, W. G. Head, 
G. Stevens, J. Kipling (Knebworth), J. Willard, H. Lister (Easton 
Lodge), G. Gordon. T. W. Sanders, and L. Castle. 
After the usual loyal toasts had been proposed by the Chairman and 
duly honoured, the business commenced with the toast of “ The Horti¬ 
cultural and Botanical Societies of the United Kingdom,” proposed by 
Mr. Shirley Hibberd, who made some appropriate remarks respecting the-, 
example the Royal Horticultural Society ought to set the numerous pro¬ 
vincial societies, and he thought in the past two years substantial pro¬ 
gress had been made in the direction of elevating horticulture to a, 
higher level. The toast was coupled with the name of the Rev. W. 
Wilks, who responded in his customary vigorous and pithy style, re¬ 
marking that no one could be more pleased than he was to hear it said 
that the Royal Horticultural Society was making a satisfactory advance. 
Their desire was to extend its sphere of usefulness and render it service¬ 
able to horticulturists, and through them to the public generally. Mr. 
M. Dunn also replied, stating that the Chiswick Exhibition was a good 
indication of the work the Society was capable of performing. 
The Chairman next proposed “ The Gardenersof the United Kingdom,”" 
and in doing so he commented upon the intelligence and ability charac¬ 
terising gardeners as a body, remarking that their remuneration was 
rarely proportionate to the knowledge required, and the results attained 
showed that much was done from a love of the occupation. He referred 
to the numerous difficulties gardeners have to contend with, the patience,, 
perseverance, and foresight needed, and instanced amongst a gardener’s- 
trials the fact that reductions in the expenditure of large establish¬ 
ments usually commenced in the garden. But there is a bright side to 
the matter, for gardeners perform an important service to the com¬ 
munity, doing much to elevate taste and improve moral feeling through¬ 
out the country. Referring to allotment gardening, he pointed out that- 
much may be done in this direction in coming years, and gardeners 
might do much to instruct those engaging in this work. Mr. J. Mclndoe- 
and Mr. E. Molyneux replied, the latter giving an instance of what can- 
be effected in cottage garden and allotment societies from his own ex¬ 
perience in the Bishops Waltham district. 
In proposing “The Visitors,” the Chairman mentioned Mr. Henry Vil¬ 
morin as one of the best representatives they could have of the Con¬ 
tinental seed trade, and complimented him upon the systematic arrange¬ 
ment and admirable management distinguishing their great business in 
Paris. M. Vilmorin responded in excellent English, stating that he had 
for many years been familiar with British horticulture and gardeners, 
and he came over on this occasion with great expectations respecting the 
Vegetable Conference, and had not been disappointed. It was the most- 
comprehensive display of the kind he had seen, and the Society had good 
reason to be satisfied with the result of their efforts. 
“ The Horticultural Trade ” was next proposed by Mr. G. Deal, Mr. 
N. Sherwood replying ; and it was followed by “ The Committee of the- 
Vegetable Conference,” proposed by Dr. M. T. Masters; and Mr. A. Dean 
in reply said that his confreres and himself had endeavoured to make 
the vegetable gathering a success, and he stated that they owed much 
to their Chairman and Mr. Shirley Hibberd, Mr. J. Wright and Mr. 
Wythes also having rendered good service in the work of preparation. 
