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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ March 31,1837. 
trodden over, the grass r fuses to flourish. I notice some try the ex¬ 
periment of covering the surface with stable manure in the winter. I 
do not think this is of much use ; occasional resowing seems the best 
measure. 
The larger part of the ground attached to St. Luke’s, Old Street, 
about an acre, was thrown open nine years ago, a footpath dividing it 
from the smaller, which is crowded with tombs, many of which, how¬ 
ever, are nearly concealed by the Ivy which has been freely planted. 
Its Elms, comparatively small, are offshoots from the older trees which 
once shaded the walks, and there are a few Black Poplars. In the 
ground that is now a garden the centre is cleared of monuments, these 
being arranged along the sides, and in some instances partly hidden by 
stonework, amongst which not very successful attempts have been made 
to cultivate Ferns and ornamental creepers. Beside the ordinary ever¬ 
greens there have been introduced some that are half-hardy, and these 
it is necessary to protect during winter by straw or matting even in 
this district, for the changes of temperature are apt to be sudden, so 
that such plants as Pyrus japonica and Veronicas crave warmth at their 
roots. Like some other London gardens this has a profusion of common 
Iris and the familiar Saxifrage. By means of a slope towards the middle, 
and the circuitous arrangements of the paths, the idea is given of a 
greater extent than is actually the case. This is always to be studied in 
laying out a small space, and too much formality is objectionable. When 
seeds are sown it is necessary to protect them with a covering of prickly 
boughs from cats and bipeds, feathered or bare, but only a few annuals 
or biennials are tried in London borders, a slight stimulus is necessary 
beside frequent watering. 
Wilderness Row, in a line with Old Street, reminds one that it crosses 
or skirts what was the wilderness or shrubbery attached to the Charter- 
house, which yet remains untouched by the hand of improvement, 
though the grounds are diminished. Within its ancient enclosure 
doubtless the old Carthusian monks raised a variety of plants, for con¬ 
vents nursed horticulture through the dark ages. Amongst the many 
changes this place has seen, it was once a school, and peeping through the 
railings we may perceive the round playing green, one side of which is 
shaded by Elms and Limes, but it is threatened by the march of im¬ 
provement. Close by is the three-acre space of Charterhouse Square, 
for some centuries only a yard or exercise ground for horses, hence it has 
no ancient trees, but some scattered shrubs and narrow flower borders, 
and might be easily made a pleasant garden for the locality at a mode¬ 
rate outlay. Northampton and Wilmington Squares, Clerkenwell, a 
little to the north, exemplify how a small space may be turned to good 
account. Each is about an acre, and they were opened to the public in 
1885, being the property of Lord Northampton. 
Northampton Square is a fragment of a small park that was attached 
to the family mansion, which stood at the corner of Ashley Street. 
Having heard its Planes commended as some of the finest in London, 
I found them scarcely equal to my expectation. There is a group of 
nine and ten, tall ones certainly, yet I have seen many superior in girth. 
This is one of the gratifying exceptions, where the beds are planted 
with spring bulbs, and the same is the case in Wilmington Square ; 
these are also labelled in legible characters for the public benefit— 
another advantage. I have always considered the removal of the labels 
formerly placed against many trees and shrubs in the royal parks was a 
mistake, as thereby both young and old picked up easy lessons in 
botany. The introduction of vases filled now with Crocuses, Tulips, 
and Lilies, later on with Pelargoniums and summer flowers, helps to give 
a cheerful appearance to a small enclosure like this, but I have doubts 
about the pigeon house, which is a recent addition to this and some other 
Squares. These birds are scarcely helpful in a garden. Both these Squares 
instance the fact by their evergreens, that the large-leaved kinds, such 
as the Aucuba and Laurel, cannot throw off the effects of London smoke 
as do many small-leaved species. Close to Wilmington Square is the 
enclosure of New River Head, with some extent of shrubbery, and where 
the moisture favours the growth of Alders, Poplars, and Willows. It 
also contains some fine Lilacs and old Hawthorns, but the latter respond 
slowly to the touch of spring.—J. R. S. C. 
BATH BULB SHOW. 
March 23rd and 24th. 
On this occasion the B tth Floral Fete Committee were fortunate in 
having very favourable weather on the opening day, the much-needed 
change of w ather occurring just in time. The Exhibition was undoubtedly 
well ahead of any of the kind previously held in Bath, and as the attendance 
was good the Committee have reason to be satisfied with the successful 
termination of the first of the series of five shows to be held in Ba‘h 
this year. 
The first class in the schedule was for eighteen Hyacinths in pots, 
distinct, and of these there were four good lots shown. The first prize was 
well won by Messrs R. Veitch & Son, Royal Nurseries, Exeter, who hai 
massive fr.-sh spikes of Gigantea, President Lincoln, Charles Dickens, La 
Candour, Queen of the Blues, Garrick, Ida, Vuurbaak, King of the Reds, 
Marchioness of Lorn", Grand Lilas, The Sultan, Garibaldi, Lady Derby, 
King of the Blues, Lord Macaulay, and Nectar. The second prize was 
awarded to S. Tredwell, Esq. (Me. Ode, gardener), Bath, who had an eve i 
and goo 1 lot, which were certainly not improved by being shown in pots 
known as “Long Toms.” S. P. Budd, Esq. (W. Taylor, gardener), took the 
remaining prize. The last named gentleman was easily first for twelve 
Hyacinths in six pairs, these consisting of Due do Malakoff, King of the 
Blues, L’lunocence, Czar Peter, Gigantea, and Lord Macaulay, ail very 
good in every respect. Mr. A. J. C. Biss was second for a credit¬ 
able exhibit. Messrs. Veitch & Son were again successful with nine 
distinct varieties, among these being very fine examples of Minerva, 
Leopold II., and other varieties previously named. R. B. Cater, Esq. 
(F. W. Fisher, gardener), was a good second. In the amateurs’ class 
for twelve distinct Hyacinths, M. Dunlop, Esq. (G. March, gardener), 
Bristol, took the lead, having massive wel -developed examples of L’lnno- 
cence, Leopold II., Koh-i-Noor, Queen of the Blues, La Grandesse, 
Obelisque, King of the Blues, Faviola, Mont Blanc, Captain Boyton, and 
Lord Macaulay. S. TredwGl, E«q., was Becond. The best six varieties were 
staged by R. B. Carter, Esq , M. Dunlop, Esq., being a close second. Tu'ips 
on the whole were not so good as usual. The best tw.lve pots were 
staged by Mr. A. A. Walters, Bath, who had L’lmmacule, Chrysolora, 
Keyers Kroon, Paragon, Duchesse de Parme, Roso Gris de lin, and 
Eleanora in good condition, the second prize going to Messrs. Cooling and 
Son, who also had a good lot. With four pots of Tulips, M. Dunlop, Esq., 
was easily first, having very fine Vermilion B-illant, Proserpine, White 
Pottebakker, and Joost Van Vondel. Mr. A. A. Walters was second. The 
best six pots of Polyanthus Narcissus were shown by S. Tredwell, Esq., who 
had good examp’es of White Pearl, Gloriosus, G and Monarque, Soleil d’Or, 
and Gonde Roemer. The Rev. E. Handley (Mr. S. Kerslake, gardener), 
Bath, was second, and the last-named ought to have been placed first for 
twelve pots of Daffodils, his collection being much greater than the first 
prize lot shown by Mr. A. A. Waters. The best represented sorts were 
Telamonius plenus, Maximus, Single Incomparabilis, Sulphur Phceaix, 
Rugilobus, and Lemon Pcenix. T. Jolly, E-q. (A. Hawkins, gardener). Bath, 
was first for Crocuses, and C. A. Dutton, Esq., second. Lilies of the Valley 
were shown in large pots and were crowded with bloom, quail’ ity rather 
than quality prevailing. S. P. Budd, Esq, was first and Mes rs Cooling 
and Sms second. There were severat good lots of Cyclamen shown. The 
Rev. E Handley was well first with capital plants, the strain being of the 
best, S. P. Budd, Esq., being second, and Mrs. Robertson (Mr. W. Porter, 
gardener), Bath, highly commended. T. Jolly, Esq., was first for Amaryllis, 
and S. Tredwell, Esq , second. 
Three classes were provided for Orchids in each of which the competi¬ 
tion was close and good. For six varieties, H. Cruger Miles, Esq. (F. Perry, 
irdener), Bristol, was first, having strong well flowered pieces of Dendro- 
um nobile, Vanda suavis, Cypripedium villosum, Lycaste Skinneri, and 
Cypripedium Boxalli. The Rev. E. Handley was a good second, Dendro- 
bium thyrsiflorum, Cattleya TrianEe, and Dendrobium nobile being con=pi- 
cuou8 in his group. E. E. Bryant, Esq. (W. J. Mould, gardener), was first 
for three varieties, these consisting of a good Cattleya Trianae, Phalsenopsis 
Schilleriana, and Odontoglossum gloriosum. Messrs. J. Cooling & Son were 
Becond. Ia the class for one va-iety the Judges committed the strange 
mistake of putting a large but not particularly well flowered pan of Coelo- 
gyne cristata, staged by the Rev. E. Handley, before a Dendrobium Ains- 
worthi, with nine beautifully flowered pseudo-bulbs, staged by H. Cruger 
Miles. 
Roses in pots were not quite so good as usual. R. B. Cater, Esq., was 
first for six specimens, and S. P. Budd, Esq., second, the best represented 
sorts being Madame Lambard, Isabella Sprunt, La France, Rubens, Madame 
de St. Joseph, and Isaac Perriere. Several large well flowered Azaleas were 
shown. The principal winners with these were E. E. Bryant, Esq., Mrs. 
Jones, and Colonel Landon. The first-named had a very fine pyramid of 
Roi d’Hollande. Stove and greenhouse flowering plants were well shown 
by several growers. E. E. Bryant, Esq., was rasi y first for four specimens, 
these consisting of Hybrid Rboiodt-ndron Veitchi Isevigatum, fully 4 feet 
through and grandly flowered, Genetyllis Hookeri, E iostemum cuspidatum, 
and Azalea Gloire de Belgique. Mrs. Doherty (S. Jones, gardener), 
Bath, was second. E. E Bryant, E q , was aDo first, six fine-foliag d 
plants and Mr. W. C. Drummond, Bath, second, both have large specimens 
of well known Palms, &c. Exotic Ferns were also well shown, E. F. 
Bryant Esq., being first and Mrs. Doherty second. A few good table plan s 
were staged, H. Cruger Miles, Esq. being first and S. Budgett, Esq., second. 
Cinerarias were well shown by S. Tredwell, Esq., who was easily first, the 
second prize going to Mr. A. J. C. Biss. Mr. Treadwell was also first for a 
pretty collection of hardy herbaceous plants in flower. There were two 
collections of plants arranged on a space 12 feet by G feet, Messrs. G. Cool¬ 
ing & Sons being easily first with a capital arrangement, which included 
varicur good Orchids, beautifully flowered Azaleas, Roses, Solomon’s Seal, 
and other forced plants, Arums, Crotons, Palms, and Ferus. Mr. W. C. 
Drummond was vecond. Three smaller groups were arranged by amateurs, 
each comprising numerous well flowered Orch ds, Azal as, and various other 
showy plants. Mr. E. E. Bryant was first and Mrs. Doherty second. The 
best basket of plants was sent by R. B. Cater ; in this Odontoglossum?, 
Amarylli?, and Hyacinths, interspersed among Maidenha’r Ferns, had a 
very pretty effect. S. Tredwell, E q., was second. 
Messrs. G. Cooling k Son3 had the best stand of cut Ro3es, among tli-ss 
being good blooms of Lady Mary Fitzwilliam, Countess of Pembroke, 
Niphetos, Hon. G. Bancroft, Alba rosea, Mareohal Niel, and Duke of 
Connaught. The second prize was well won by S. P. Budd, Esq. Vases of 
cut flowers were of great excellence, the choict flowers with which thev 
were principally filled being very lightly and tastefully arranged. Mr. E. 
Thomas, Bristol, was first, and Mr. E. 8. Cole, Clifton, second, Mr. W. 
Dobson, Bristol, being highly commended. The first prize for a bouquet 
was awarded to Messrs. Perking it Sons, Coventry, wkoie exhibit wag con¬ 
spicuously large and beautifully arrang’d. Mr. C. Cypher, Caeltenham, 
was second with a bouquet formed iu their well known style. Mr. Dobson 
had the b st spray for a lady’s dress, and Mr. C. Winstone was second. 
Apples admirably repr sented in the class provide 1 fo’ a difli of any sort 
W. M. Baker, Esq , (J. A lin girdener), Glouc star, was first fora h nlrome 
and well kept diau of ltibstou Pippin, Mr. A. W. Southard being a good 
second wi. h the same variety. Ia addition there were sound highly coloured 
examples of B'enheiin Pippin, Cox’s Orange Pippin, King of Pippins, and 
Dutch Mignonne. Fewer Pears were shown. Mr. R. Hooper Taylor was 
first for a good dish of Beurre Ranee, and Mr. E. Hall second with Easter 
BeurrA Mr. R. T, Fisher was deservedly awarded the first prize for six 
varieties of vegetables, these consisting of good Seskale, Asparagus, eaily 
White Broccoli, early Potatoes, Carrots, and Parsnips. Mr. Evry, Bath, 
was first for a basket of salading, and Mr. Fisher second, these exhibitors 
