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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ May 15, 1889, 
J. Sander, H. M. Pollett, B. Hill, J. Douglas, H, Williams, H. 
Ballantine, T- B. Haywood, and C. Pilcher. 
An excellent group of plants of Cypripedium barbatum came from 
the Duke of Northumberland (gardener, Mr. Wythes), for which a vote 
of thanks was accorded, though a medal, or at least a cultural com¬ 
mendation, would have been an appropriate recognition. There were 
eighteen plants, all well grown, and bearing fine flowers of rich colour. 
N. N. Sherwood, Esq., Dunedin, Streatham Hill, showed an excellent 
plant of Phalmnopsis grandiflora with good blooms, and a deeply 
coloured Odontoglossum crispum. Mrs. Studd, 4, Koyal Crescent, Bath, 
sent a specimen of a variety of Lslia purpurata named Studdi. From 
Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart, M.P., Dorking, came an example of Lselia 
purpurata Brysiana, the flowers beautifully coloured. R. J. Measures, 
Esq., Camberwell, showed a fine plant of Masdevallia ignea Southgate! 
having numerous bright orange-red flowers, also a diminutive species, 
M. O’ilrieniana, with small yellowish flowers, and Cattleya Mendeli 
Venus with pale delicate, but charming flowers (vote of thanks.) Mr. 
James O’Brien exhibited a plant of Disa tripetaloides with small, pale 
mauve-spotted flowers. 
G. Burnham, Esq., 17, Paget Road, Stoke Newington, sent plants of 
Cymbidium albucasflorum, with long spikes of small yellowish green 
flowers, and Dendrobium thyrsiflorum, having ten long racemes. Mr. 
Lucien Linden, Brussels, exhibited a pure white Odontoglossum cris¬ 
pum virginale (vote of thanks), Dendrobium Galliceanum, in the style 
of D. thyrsiflorum, but with longer flowers and looser racemes, and 
Cattleya Waroequeana, which some thought resembled C. Warneri. 
Messrs. Sander & Co., St. Albans, exhibited a plant of a handsome 
Odontoglossum excellens, named Albert Edward (vote of thanks). 
G. Cooke, Esq., Kingston Hill (gardener, Mr. J. D. Cullimore), had 
plants of a light coloured Lmlia purpurata, and a richly tinted Cattleya 
Mossise (vote of thanks). A. G. Smith, Esq., Silvermere, Cobham 
(gardener, Mr. J. Quarterman), had a good plant of Cypripedium 
barbatum ; H. Balderson, Esq., Hemel Hempstead, showed Cattleya 
Warneri; Sir Chas. Strickland sent Cattleya citrina (vote of thanks) ; 
and Messrs. Pitcher & Manda, Hextable, showed a collection of hardy 
Cypripediums and other Orchids. 
CERTIFICATED PLANTS. 
Ctitmis scoparius var. Andreanus (Sir Trevor Lawrence, G. Paul 
and Son, and J. Veitch & Sons).—A handsome distinct variety of the 
common Bpoom, which has been already shown elsewhere, and certi¬ 
ficated uncf er the name of Genista Andreanus. With this name it also 
appeared at the Drill Hall in the collections for the three exhibitors 
above named, but in the Kew collection it had the name here adopted. 
It is said to be a variety of the common Broom, and was found wild in 
Normandy and elsewhere. It was sent out by a French firm, and has 
appeared in some lists with the name Genista bicolor. The flowers are 
large, bright yellow, with the “ aim ” or wings—an easily distinguished 
portion of a papilionaceous flower—being a rich reddish brown, a 
striking contrast with the other portion of the flower. 
Calla Elliottiana (Mr. G. M. Knight, Farnborough Park).—A re¬ 
markable Aroid, with large deep green leaves spotted with white, and a 
fine rich yellow spathe ; a decided advance upon any so-called yellow 
Arum yet exhibited. 
Odontoglossum maoulatum, dark variety (W. C. Atkinson, Esq., 
Liverpool).—A variety with large, well formed flowers of an extremely 
dark colour. 
Blandfordia noMhs imperialis (F. Sander & Co.).—A superior form 
of a handsome plant, the flowers large, drooping and bell shaped, rich 
orange red and yellow, the leaves long, narrow and grass-like. 
Pansy Eynsford Yellow (Messrs. Cannell & Sons).—A good bedding 
variety with deep yellow flowers of good shape and freely produced 
(award of merit). 
Oydonia japonica var. Moorlezi (J. Veitch & Sons).—A variety with 
large soft red flowers, but chiefly remarkable for its floriferousness and 
the long period during which it continues flowering. 
JunipenbS canadensis aurea (J. Veitch & Sons).—A dwarf variety, 
the young growths tipped yellow. 
Pceony Beatrice Kelway (Messrs. Kelway & Son).—A tree Pseony, 
with large white single flowers of a cupped form, and very handsome. 
Coslogyne tomentoia (R. J, Meadows, Esq.).—Flowers with narrow 
sepals and petals of a pale terra cotta tint, borne in long drooping 
racemes, the plant shown having five of these. 
Einaria biennis varvgata (Messrs. Cutbusb &; Son).—The deep 
purplish crimson flowers of this plant contrasted strangely with the 
variegated foliage. Very distinct. ’ 
Enliiantlius oampanulatus (J. Veitch & Sons).—An interesting little 
shrub of compact habit, with numerous small bell-shaped reddish 
flowers, like diminutive Abutilons. 
Acer Prince Hendjery (Paul & Son).—A beautiful variety of the 
common Sycamore, with bronzy coloured leaves ; very attractive at this 
time of year. 
CRYSTAL PALACE SHOW. 
May 10th. 
The annual Exhibition of plants at Sydenham in May has acquired 
considerable fame amongst competitive shows, and at one time con¬ 
stituted an imposing display of the gigantic trained specimens which 
have astonished so many thousands of visitors. It has been evident, 
however, for some years that the number of these specimens is gradually 
being reduced, and this was indicated at the Palace Show on Saturday, 
The competition in what are termed the leading classes for specimen 
plants was restricted to few exhibitors, and even they, with some excep¬ 
tions, were not showing in their best style. Fortunately, however, in the 
smaller classes the exhibits and competition were excellent, and though 
in the general arrangement they were rather too much scattered, yet 
even that is preferable to undue crowding which too frequently takes 
place at shows of this character. The Palace is splendidly adapted for 
large shows, but small ones are lost there, and require concentratioa. 
to produce a satisfactory effect. 
Stove and Greenhouse Plants. —The only nine plants came 
from Mr. Chapman, The Gardens, Hawkesyard Park, Rugeley, his best 
specimens being Erica profusa in excellent condition and well flowered, 
Tremandra eriofefolia fresh and good, Anthurium Schertzerianum, two 
small Ixoras, and Statice profusa. An ill-formed Hedaroma and a poorly 
flowered Erica Cavendishiana would have spoiled the collection in » 
moderate competition. With six plants Mr. Chapman was again first,. 
Mr. Offer, The Gardens, Handcross Park, Crawley, taking the second 
prize, but neither had any very remarkable p’ants. Mr. C. Turner, 
Slough, was the premier exhibitor of Azaleas, securing first honours both 
for eighteen and nine plants, fresh, neat, moderate size plants of a most 
useful character. Orchids were represented by few plants. Mr. J. 
Doug’as, gardener to Mrs. Whitbourne, Great Gearies, Ilford, was 
awarded the second prize for nine and the first for six, but they do not 
call for special description. Mr. Douglas was also first with an ordinary 
Dendrobium nobile, and Mr. W. Finch second with Lycaste Skinnerf 
alba bearing two flowers, in the single specimen class. For a single 
specimen greenhouse plant in flower Mr. Turner was first with Azalea 
Due de Nassau, very handsome and well flowered, Mr. Chapman follow¬ 
ing with Tremandra erictefoTa also in good condition, the same ex¬ 
hibitor being first with a single stove plant in flower, showing Ixora 
Dixiana. 
Roses constituted a pleasing portion of the Exhibition, and the 
centre transept round the band stand, by the orchestra, and in front of 
the stage, they had a charming effect. Messrs. W. Paul & Son’s non¬ 
competing group must have prominent mention here, as it included a> 
number of well-grown plants tastefully arranged, and comprising some 
choice varieties. In the class for eighteen Roses in pots Mr. C. Rumsey, 
Waltham Cross, secured premier honours with admirable plants bearing 
fine blooms, Beauty of Waltham, Thomas Mills, Madame Gabriel Luizet, 
Dr. Andry, and Centifolia Rosea being notable. Messrs. Paul & Son, 
Cheshunt, were second with a collection of nearly equal merit, par¬ 
ticularly fresh, and Mr. C. Turner was third with rather smaller but 
healthy plants. Pelargoniums of both show and fancy varieties were 
chiefly exhibited by Messrs. Turner and Phillips, the prizes being nearly 
equally shared by them. The plants were in good condition, but the- 
flowers suffered much during the day. 
Calceolarias were largely shown, no less than five competing in the- 
class for eighteen plants. Mr. Ford, Wexham Park Gardens, Slough, 
took the lead with excellent specimens, compact yet vigorous p'ants, 
bearing large richly coloured flowers. Mr. Mursell, gardener to Mrs. 
Burton, Town House, Streatham, was a good second, and Mr. Slater,. 
North House, Sydenham, was third. For twelve Calceolarias the prizes 
were secured by Messrs. Ford, Guyett, and Long in that order. Glox¬ 
inias were fairly represented. 
Fine-foliage Plants.— The exhibits in these classes were gene¬ 
rally marked by a deficiency of colour, the Crotons and Dracsenas espe¬ 
cially. Perhaps the best class of all was that for Caladiums, in which 
Messrs. J. Laing & Son won the first prize with nine grand specimens 
capitally grown, and with the finely developed leaves delicately and 
beautifully coloured. Very remarkable were Comtesse de Condeixa, 
Mithridates, Clio, L’Automne, Ferdinand de Lpsseps, Leopold, Robert, 
and Triomphe de I’Exposition. Mr. J. Day, gardener to W. B. Govet,. 
Esq., Casino House, Herne Hill, was second with smaller but good 
specimens. For nine fine-foliage plants and the same number of Ferns 
Mr. Offer gained the first prize without any difSculty, his plants heir* 
large, and in the case of the Ferns, especially the Cyatheas and Dick- 
sonias, uncommonly healthy and good. He was also first for nine 
Crotons, angustifolius, Morti, and Weismanni being the best for colour. 
Mr. Bird, Lodgemore Gardens, Dulwich, was the leading exhibitor with 
nine Dracaenas, Lindeni being his finest plant as regards colour. Messrs. 
Offer, J. Hudd, Gordon House Gardens, Blackheath, and J. Lambert,. 
Elfindale Lodge Gardens, Herne Hill, exhibited fairly well in this and' 
other classes for Dracienas and Crotons. Mr. Ford had the best six fine- 
foliage plants, and was followed by Mr. Hudd. 
Table plants contributed a good class, seven competitors staging 
eighteen plants each, and the majority of these were exactly adapted 
for table decoration, being of moderate size, light, graceful in habit, and 
bright. Mr. C. Lane, gardener to E. H. Coles, Esq., Burntwood, Upper 
Caterham, succeeded in winning the chief award with excellent plants 
in small pots. The best were Crotons Laingi, interruptus, Dormanianus,. 
and Lady Zetland ; Cocos Weddelliana, Dracmna superba, and C) perus 
alternifolius variegatus. Mr. Sullivan, gardener to D. B. Chapman, 
Esq., Downshire House, Roehampton, was second with rather larger 
plants ; and Mr. Simmonds, gardener to F. W. Wiltshire, Esq., Alver- 
stone, South Norwood, was third with neat but somewhat small plants. 
Cut Flowers. —The floral decoration department is invariably a 
feature at the Crystal Palace summer Shows, and on Saturday last 
there was an interesting and tasteful display. In both bouquet classes 
Messrs. Perkins & Son of Coventry were first with beautiful arrange 
ments of choice flowers, Mr. G. Newman of Bromley following closely 
in each class with six examples. For six buttonholes Mr. Newmaj* 
