August 2,1894. 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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A MUSHROOM FREAK. 
A CORRESPONDENT, “ W. S. E.,” seuda U3 a sketch of a curious twin 
Mushroom, the one inverted on the top of the other like a teacup. The 
Mushroom was cut from a bed a few days ago. Freaks of this kind 
have been previously noticed, as, for instance, that shown in the illus¬ 
tration (fig. 17), and they appear where Mushrooms are largely grown, 
apparently being due to a strong one in a crowded clump forcing one 
of the smaller ones up. The surfaces became united, and the upper 
one derives its support from its stronger rival. 
HORTICULTURAL SHOWS. 
CATERHAM.— July 25th. 
The sixteenth annual exhibition of the Caterham Horticultural and 
Cottage Gardeners’ Society was held on the above date, and was 
favoured by very brilliant weather. One large marquee and two 
smaller ones were requisitioned for the accommodation of the exhibits, 
which were numerous and, taken as a whole, of fine quality. The 
exhibition was superior to any that have previously been held under the 
auspices of this society, and it is to be hoped that it will continue to 
improve yearly until it is in every way worthy of the beautiful district 
in which it finds its home. The show was too large to permit of a 
detailed prize list being given, but the winners of the principal classes 
will be found in the report given herewith. 
The plant classes brought numbers of handsome exhibits, and in 
some cases keen competition was noticeable. Mr. H. Culham, gardener 
to D. Birt, Esq., was first in the class for one specimen foliage plants 
with a fine example of Dicksonia antarctica, Mr. Papworth, gardener 
to J. Lyon, Esq., Biddings Court, being a good second with Cycas revo- 
luta, clean and well grown, and Mr. J. Wyatt, gardener to J. Perry, Esq., 
third, with Alocasia metallica. Mr. J. Palmer, gardener to H. Clarke, 
Esq., gained the premier award for three foliage plants, distinct, staging 
fine specimens. Mr. Papworth was second, and Mr. Lane, gardener to 
F. Cole, Esq., Burntwood, third. In the class for three Begonias, 
distinct, Mr. Culham was a good first with splendidly flowered plants of 
Gigantea, Laing’s Fringed White, and Rosy Morn. Mr. Lane was a good 
second, and Mr. Brand, gardener to S. W. Warren, Esq., a fair third. 
Mr. Wyatt staged three splendid pans in the Achimenes class, and was 
deservedly accorded the first prize. Mr. Palmer also showed good 
specimens and was placed second, Mr. Papworth being third. Mr. 
Palmer was again first for three Caladiums, Mr. Papworth being second, 
and Mr. Lane third. For six table plants, distinct, in pots not exceed¬ 
ing 6 inches in diameter, Messrs. Lane, Brand, and Palmer won the 
prizes in the order of their names. For six Begonias, distinct, D. Birt, 
Esq., offered two special prizes, the first of which was taken by 
Mr. Papworth with excellently grown and flowered plants, Mr. Brand 
being second with smaller but highly creditable examples. Messrs. 
Brand, Pearman, and Lane were awarded the prizes as named in the 
class for three exotic Ferns, distinct. 
There were four competitors in the class for a group of miscellaneous 
plants arranged for effect in a space not to exceed 10 feet by 6 feet, and 
each of them was very good. Mr. Lane was first with a light graceful 
arrangement, in which Ferns, Crotons, and Begonias were very pro¬ 
minent. Mr. Palmer was a fair second, with Mr. Papworth as a 
remarkably close third, both of whom exhibited well-grown plants 
tastefully arranged, though those of the latter were perhaps somewhat 
crowded. For a group of plants in a space of 6 feet by 4 feet there were 
four competitors, and Mr. Roberts was placed first with an arrangement 
which comprised, amongst other plants. Ferns, Caladiums, Carnations, 
and Gloxinias. Mr. Russell was second, and Mr. Shanks, gardener to 
W. G. Barnes, Esq., third. Each of these exhibits were light and 
charming. 
Cut flowers were not very numerously shown, neither was the quality 
so high as should be seen at such a show. Mr. Lane was first in the 
class for twelve bunches of cut flowers, distinct species, Mr. Wyatt 
second, and Mr. Papworth third. Mr. Wyatt was a good first for six 
bunches of hardy herbaceous flowers, distinct, Mr. Brown, gardener to 
Miss Gardiner, being second, and Mr. Simmons, gardener to T. B. 
Winter, Esq., third. The last-named exhibitor was placed first in the 
class for six distinct annuals, which included Godetia Lady Albemarle, 
Sweet Peas, and Linum grandiflorum rubrum. Mr. Wyatt was second, 
and Mr. Roberts third. There were two classes for Roses, but they were 
not worthy of mention, though several boxes were staged. 
The fruits shown were not very numerous, and as a rule only of fair 
quality, though some good Cherries and Grapes were noticed. In the 
class for a collection of four kinds only two competitors showed, Messrs. 
Roberts and Wood, the former being placed first. Black and white 
Grapes, Cherries, and a Melon were shown in the first prize stand, all 
in good condition. For a dish of Strawberries, to be composed of 
twenty-four fruits, Mr. R. Winsall, gardener to H. Lloyd, Esq., was 
first, Mr. Brand second, and Mr. Brown third. Mr. Watts showed 
grand Gooseberries in the class for a dish of twenty-four fruits, Mr. 
Wood being a good second, and Mr. Packham a fair third. In the 
class for a collection of outdoor fruits, four dishes, Mr. Watts was a 
good first with Red Currants, Gooseberries (fine). Strawberries, and 
Raspberries, Messrs. Winsall and Brand being second and third respec¬ 
tively. 
The feature of the whole exhibition was undoubtedly found in the 
vegetables, which were very fine, and proved excellent culture. The 
entries in some of the classes were exceedingly numerous, and keen 
contests prevailed throughout. There were four competitors in the class 
for six distinct kinds, Mr. Wyatt being first. The stand contained 
Turnips, Peas, Onions, Cauliflowers, Tomatoes, and Potatoes, all in good 
condition. Mr. Lane was second, and Mr. Wood, gardener to W. Garland 
Soper, Esq., third. Mr. Roberts, with good examples of Carrots, Peas, 
Potatoes, and Cauliflowers, was first in the class for four kinds of 
vegetables, distinct, Mr. Watts being a fair second, and Mr. Shanks 
third. In the class for four dishes of Potatoes, two of kidney and two 
of round, each to contain nine tubers, Mr. Lane was first with good even 
samples, Mr. Wyatt being second, and Mr. Jones, gardener to J. New¬ 
berry, Esq., Whiteleaf, third. Mr. Simmons was first for two dishes of 
Potatoes, one of round and the other of kidney-shaped tubers, Mr. Catt 
being second, and Mr. Brown third. 
In the class for three Cos Lettuces Mr. Roberts, gardener to C. 
Asprey, Esq., Beechlands, was first, Mr. Wyatt second, and Mr. Catt 
third, all with fine examples. Mr. Roberts was also first for a bunch of 
Turnips with splendid roots, Mr. Papworth being second, and Mr. Wyatt 
third. Mr. Papworth was first in the class for three Cauliflowers, 
Mr. Catt being second, and Mr. Wyatt third, all showing good produce. 
There were fifteen exhibitors of a dish of Peas, to contain twenty-four 
pods, the competition consequently being exeeptionally close; Mr. 
Eason, gardener to H. Gammon, Esq., being first, Mr. Myatt second, 
and Mr. Catt third. Mr. Myatt was placed first out of the nine 
competitors who competed for the prizes in the class for a pair of 
Cucumbers, Mr. Russell being second, and Mr. Lane a good third. 
There were eight competitors in the class for a dish of Tomatoes, com¬ 
prised of nine fruits, Mr. Roberts being placed first, Mr. Wyatt second, 
and Mr. Young, gardener to A. Lockie, Esq., third. 
Mr. Papworth succeeded in gaining Mr. Thos. Lovegrove’s special 
prize for a collection of nine sorts of vegetables. The exhibit was com¬ 
posed of Turnips, Cauliflowers (very good). Marrows, Tomatoes (small). 
Peas (good), Carrots, Potatoes, Onions (very fine), and Cucumbers. 
Messrs. Wyatt and Wood were placed second and third in the order of 
their names. Mr. Sedgley also offered special prizes for a collection of 
vegetables, six sorts, all to have been grown from seeds purchased from 
him, but there was only one competitor, Mr. Papworth, and he was 
accorded the first prize with a very fine exhibit comprising Onions, 
Potatoes, Tomatoes, Cauliflowers, Vegetable Marrows, and Carrots, all 
of which were highly creditable. 
The table decorations, arranged by ladies of the districts, were 
models of lightness and good taste; that of Miss Lyon, which was 
placed first, was especially charming, and was a combination of Sweet 
Peas and Grasses. Miss Winter was a good second, and Miss Soper an 
unusually close third. In all there were six tables arranged for com¬ 
petition. 
The miscellaneous exhibits “ not for competition ” were somewhat 
numerous and very diversified, and comprised amongst others Roses, 
Carnations, and other flowers from Messrs. Paul & Sons, Old Nurseries, 
Cheshunt; a group of flowering and foliage plants from Messrs. Peed 
and Sons, Roupell Park Nurseries, Norwood ; Caladiums and Begonias 
from Mr. J. R. Box, Croydon ; a group of plants from Messrs. J. Laing 
and Sons, Forest Hill; Palms, Ferns, and other plants from the Rose 
Bank Nursery Co., Woldingham Station ; hardy flowers from Mr. 
T. W. Edmunds, Westerham ; Palms, Ferns, and Crotons from Mr. 
