Jane 16, 1837. ]l 
JOURXAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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l>eing first, Mr. Osman, gardener to L. J. Baker, Esq.. Ottersfiaw Park, 
Chertsey, second, and Mr. G. Clinging, gardener to Walpole Greenwell, 
Esq., Marden Park, Caterham Valley, third, all showing Black Hamburgh 
well coloured. There were three baskets of white Grapes, Mr. P. Feist, 
gardener to R. J. Ashton, Esq., Bishopsgate House, Staines, leading with 
Muscat of Alexandria, very good for the season ; Mr. Hollingsworth was 
second with Foster’s Seedling, and Mr. W. Robins third with the same 
variety. Several competitors with three bunches of Black Hamburgh 
entered, Mr. Hollingsworth leading with beautiful even bunches bearing 
an excellent bloom ; Mr. T. Osman was second and Mr. A. Smith 
third. Of any other black variety there were only two exhibitors, Mr. 
H. W. Ward, who was second with Black Prince, small, but of good 
colour, and Mr. J. Wallis, gardener to the Rev. W. Sneyd, Keele Hall, 
Newcastle, third, with Madresfield Court deficient in colour. 
In the white Grape classes, Mr. Feist was first with three bunches 
of Muscat of Alexandria, of good size in bunch and berry, and 
fairly coloured. Mr. Ward was second, the others being too green for a 
prize. Of the five exhibitors of any other variety, Mr. Ward was first 
with Buckland Sweetwater; Mr. Hollins worth second with Foster’s 
Seedling, and Mr. Robins third with Buckland Sweetwater. Mr. W. II. 
Divers, gardener to J. F. Hopwood, Esq., Ketton Hall, Stamford, was 
first with two dishes of Peaches, Early Albert and Royal George, very 
line ; Messrs. J. Harris and W. Robins following. Mr. Harris was first 
■with two dishes of Nectarines, Elruge being very fine, and Mr. Robins 
second. Strawberries were not of first-rate quality. Mr. Parker was 
first with Figs, and Mr. Hare with Cherries, followed by Mr. Parker. 
Messrs. T. Rivers &; Son, Sawbridgeworth, had a collection of Plums, 
Peaches, Nectarines, and Cherries. 
Cut Flowers. —Cut flowers were very numerous, Mr. J. R. Tranter, 
Mr. J. Hollingsworth, and Mr. A. Gibson securing first prizes for Roses. 
Mr. Gibson and Mr. Bates exhibited miscellaneous cut flowers. Mr. J. 
Douglas was first with twelve trusses of Orchids, Mr. Turner with show 
Pelargoniums, and Mr. Phillips with Zonal Pelargoniums. Messrs. Paul 
and Son, Chesliunt ; Mr. T. S. Ware, Tottenham; with Messrs. Collins 
Bros. & Gabriel, Waterloo Road, had large collections of Irises and hardy 
flowers. 
Miscellaneous. —Messrs. J. Laing & Co.. Forest Hill, staged a mag¬ 
nificent group of Tuberous Begonias, Orchids, Ferns, Palms, with a neat 
margin of Selaginella and Caladium argyrites (large silver medal). 
Messrs. Hooper k Co., Covent Garden, had a large and beautiful miscel¬ 
laneous group of flowering and fine-foliage plants (large silver medal). 
Mr. H. B. May, Edmonton, showed a charmingly fresh group of Ferns 
and Crotons very tastefully arranged (small silver medal). Mr. G. 
Elliott, gardener to W. F. Darnell, Esq., Devonshire House, Stamford 
Hill, contributed a choice group of well grown Orchids and Ferns, 
tastefully arranged (small silver medal). Messrs. Balchin & Son, 
Brighton, had some fine plants of Leschenaultia biloba major (cultural 
commendation). Mr. W. Chitty, Stamford Hill, showed plants of a very 
dark Coleus with yellow and red centre. 
The Comte de Paris, Sheen House, Surrey, exhibited a collection of 
Orchids grown in the gardens at the Chateau d’Eu, France, either in the 
open air or in a cool house. They comprised the following interesting 
species —Aceras anthropophora, Cypripedium spectabile, Serapia Lingua, 
Ophrys tenthredinifera, Serapias pseudo-cordigera, Ophrys bombylifera, 
Cephalanthera ensifolia, Ophrys fusca, Orchis longicornu, Orchis fusca, 
Orchis tephrosanthes, Orchis militaris, Ophrys lutea, 0. Speculum, 
Cypripedium pubescens, Bletia hyacinthina, Orchis mascula, and O. 
maculata. Mr. G. Wheeler had a group of Fuchsias (certificate). 
Messrs. J. Veitch k Sons, Chelsea, had a choice collection of 
new plants, several of which were certificated. Messrs. Paul 
and Son, Cheshunt, showed a collection of Pyrethrums and Rhodo¬ 
dendrons. Mr. W. Gordon, Twickenham, had a collection of 
Paeonies and Maples. Mr. D. White, gardener to Mrs. Farnell Watson, 
Redlees, Isleworth, had a group of fine Calceolarias (bronze medal). 
Mr. T. S. Ware, Tottenham, had a magnificent display of hardy flowers 
and Pyrethrums in the corridor (large bronze medal). Messrs. Ivelway 
and Son, Langport, had ten boxes of Pyrethrum flowers. Mr. John 
Forbes, Hawick, exhibited twelve stands of Pansy blooms, representing 
a large number of superb varieties (certificate). 
Messrs. T. Rivers & Son, Sawbridgeworth, had a most interesting 
group of fruit trees, comprising Peaches, Nectarines, Cherries, Plums, 
Apples, Pears, and Oranges, bearing a large number of fruits and re¬ 
presenting some first-rate varieties. Mr. A. Luff, Streatham, had a large 
handsome group of Gloxinas and Ferns (small silver medal). Messrs. 
Hooper k Co., Covent Garden, had a group of Irises and hardy flowers 
(bronze medal). Messrs. Barr & Son showed an extensive collection of 
Irises and miscellaneous hardy flowers (large bronze medal). 
First-class certificates w r ere awarded to the following :—Florists’ 
flowers.—E. B. Foster, Esq., for Pelargonium Marion and Duke of 
Clarence ; Messrs. J. Laing k Co. for Tuberous Begonias, Duke of 
Edinburgh, Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Louise. Scarlet Perfection. 
Terra Cotta, Marguerita, and Alba Magna, Mrs. Apthorpc, and Princess 
Royal ; Mr. Charles Turner for Pelargonium Iona and Ambassadress ; 
Messrs. Kelway k Son for Pyrethrums, Merry Hampton, Florentine, 
Magicien, Aphrodite, and Figaro. 
New Plants.—Messrs. J. Veitch k Sons for Rhododendron luteo- 
roseum, Adiantum Capillus-Veneris var. Mariesi, Diplazium hians, Juni- 
perus canadensis aurca, Abies canadensis argentea, A. excelsa mutabilis, 
Thuia gigantca aurea, Ilex aquifolium insigne, Sequoia sempervirens 
alba spica, Viburnum plicatum. Mr. Blair Trentham Gardens, Odon- 
toglossum crispum Blair’s var.; R. B. White, Esq., Dendrobium poly- 
phlebium. Messrs. Sander A Co., Masdevallia Harryana grandis, Odon- 
toglossum crispum albanense. Mr. Bethell, Cattleya Mendeli limbata. 
Mr. W. Chitty, Coleus Jubilee. 
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Young Vegetables. —The weather during the last fortnight has 
improved wonderfully ; we have had refreshing rain, balmy nights, and 
sunny days, and all kinds of vegetables have made more progress than 
they did for a month previous. Outdoor Potatoes are abundant and 
good in quality, Peas are now well in, and Carrots, Turnips, and such 
like are excellent. There is no time in the whole year when vegetables 
are more appreciated than at present, and although they take considerable 
labour and much anxiety to produce them, the satisfaction they give 
more than compensates for all this. 
Late Peas. —A large sowing of Sutton’s Latest of All, Laxton’s 
Omega, or Ne Plus Ultra, should be made now. It is a mistake to sow 
late Peas earlier than this, as they pod before September is over, and by 
October they are gone, but by sowing now they will continue to bear 
until destroyed by frost. They are very apt to suffer from the hot dry 
weather of July and August, and to avoid this form trenches to the 
depth of 1 foot, manure them well, and then sow the seed, cover with 
3 inches depth of soil and tread well, as firm soil does not dry as soon as 
when it is very loose. The best position for late Peas is well in the 
light and sun and where the autumn winds will not upset them. 
Lettuce. —Early Paris Market is still our first to gain maturity. It 
is very useful in the spring months, but the best of all our Lettuces at 
the present time is Veitch’s Perfect Gem. It is a Cabbage variety of 
compact growth, great size, and first-rate quality. It merits its name. 
All Lettuces that are now planted will mature before the end of July ; 
transplant more small ones to come in during August, and sow more 
seed to produce plants for use in September. Very often Lettuces are 
plentiful in the forepart of the summer, but by September, or before 
that, they are over, and this is not desirable. Successional sowings 
would remedy this ; give them all a rich soil and a cool place. Winter 
Lettuces should not be sown until August. 
Early Leeks and Celery. —These were planted in trenches about 
the same time ; they have all grown freely, and it is time to take their 
culture in hand. Weed the whole of the trenches carefully, tread the 
soil very firmly round each plant, then place a little good manure on the 
surface and water thoroughly. In a day or two afterwards begin to 
earth them up. Break a little soil down from the edges of the trenches 
and draw it towards the plants with the spade, then put it round them 
with the hands. If they are earthed up 3 inches at a time good results 
will follow. This way of treating these vegetables is a capital one to 
secure large substantial produce for exhibition or any purpose, and to 
insure success do not neglect them from now onwards. 
Broad Beans.— Seville Longpod is ready for the kitchen, Carter’s 
Leviathan is forming pods, and more of the same excellent sort has not 
come into flower, but a supply is insured until the end of July at least, 
and as many have Broad Beans until then, few afterwards, they would 
find a late sowing very satisfactory. They take about the same time to 
reach maturity as the Peas, and a sowing now would be in at a good 
time. Give them very strong soil well manured, and do not crowd them. 
Where the first sowing is longer in podding than is desired pinch the 
tops off at onCe. They generally flower best on the lower part of the 
stem ; there may be no blooms near the top, and it is this part which 
should be pinched off. 
Winter Greens. —The last of our Broccoli was cut on June 10th. 
The variety was Veitch’s Model, a superb sort. The ground has been 
manured, dug deeply, and is now ready for late Peas ; but young 
Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Savoys, and Winter Greens of all sorts are 
being planted in other parts of the garden, and these should now receive 
attention. It is almost impossible to have too many of them, but it is 
astonishing how many can be planted by perseverance and constantly 
filling up vacancies as other crops are cleared off. This is really the 
secret of having plenty of Winter Greens. 
Turnips. —We have these all the year round. They are sent to the 
kitchen daily. Our Swedes, sown at this time last year, were not finished 
when the early Milans were ready, but the cook would have nothing to 
do with the old ones when the young ones were ready, but it is very 
satisfactory to have an unbroken supply. All winter Turnips should 
now be sown. It is a good plan to sow three varieties now—Veitch’s 
Red Globe or some of the white ones for autumn use ; Chirk Castle^or 
Orange Jelly for winter ; and the Swede for spring. 
FRUIT FORCING. 
Vines.— Late Home*. — Let there be no delay in thinning late Grapes. 
In order to secure large highly finished berries thin them well, especially 
in the interior of the bunches, and do not overcrop, as Vines that are 
overburdened never finish their fruit well, and it is inferior in keeping 
qualities. Outside borders, now that the weather is more favourable, 
should, if the rainfall be insufficient, be well watered and mulched 
with short material, so as to attract the roots to the surface. Allowing 
