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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
October 11,1894, 
Mr. G. Wythes, Syon House, exhibited 120 dishes and baskets of 
Apples, Pears, Plums and Peaches—a truly gigantic display for a 
gardener to furnish. There were about 100 varieties of fruit, the merit 
of which was enhanced from the fact of its being grown in a distinctly 
suburban district. A silver-gilt medal was unanimously recommended. 
Mr. H. Berwick, Sidmouth, Devon, sent 150 dishes of Apples and 
Pears, such as he grows for sale in his provision merchant’s shop. 
Tibbet’s Pearmain Apple was exceptionally fine ; so indeed w’ere many 
others (silver Knightian medal). 
Mr. G. W. Cummins, gardener to A. H. Smee, Esq., Wallington, staged 
120 dishes of Pears, all distinct varieties, though the names of some 
appeared to have got on the wrong dishes. It may be worthy of note 
that the trees are grown in a mass of black vegetable soil in few 
places more than 18 inches above the level of the Wandle, and in several 
only a foot above the water level ; but the addition of lime and loamy 
top-dressings have worked wonders (silver Knightian medal). 
Messrs. John Peed & Sons sent 100 dishes of Apples and Pears, sound, 
useful fruit, and a Banksian medal was voted ; a similar recognition of 
merit being also granted to Mr. A. H. Eickwood, gardener to the 
Dowager Lady Freake, Fulwell Park, Twickenham, for 100 dishes of 
Apples and Pears in eighty varieties. 
Mr. Farr, gardener to A. Pears, Esq., Isleworth, showed well 
fruited plants of All the Year Round Tomato, a productive variety, 
having large clusters of small fruits of good quality. For testing its 
continuous bearing properties the same method was adopted as in the 
case of Mr. 0. Thomas’ Frogmore Selected—namely, that bearing plants 
be sent early in the spring. 
Mr. Empson, The Gardens, Ampthill Lodge, Beds, sent magnificent 
samples of Long Surrey, Intermediate, and Early Horn Carrots. A 
cultural commendation was at first proposed, but Mr. Dean observing 
that “ not one gardener in a thousand could grow such Carrots, while 
anybody could grow Pine Apples and win a medal,” the first propo¬ 
sition was overruled, and a silver Banksian medal voted almost 
unanimously, the first probably on record for an exhibit of Carrots. 
They were certainly as good in their way as were any of the fruits in 
the hall. 
Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons staged an enormous collection of Onions, 
also fine examples of most other vegetables in season, as grown by them 
at Eynsford. A remarkable and meritorious display, and all hands 
went up fora silver Knightian medal. Messrs. Jas. Veitch & Sons sent 
three dozen Savoys and Coleworts, full sized samples as grown, and 
very fine. An interesting collection, for which a silver Banksian medal 
was unanimously recommended. 
Floeal Committee,— Present: W. Marshall, Esq. (in the chair) ; 
the Rev. H. H. D’Ombrain, Messrs. J. Fraser, J. Laing, H. B. May, 
H. Herbst, R. Dean, Charles T. Druery, G. Stevens, C. E. Pearson, 
E. Beckett, R. Owen, C. J. Salter, C. F. Bause, R. B. Lowe, J. Jennings, 
P, Barr, C. Jeffries, T. Godfrey, J. D. Pawle, H. Turner, H. J. Jones, and 
E. Mawley. 
Mr. W. J. Godfrey, Exmouth, showed a small collection of 
Carnations, mostly comprised of new varieties, including the beautiful 
white variety Miss Mary Godfrey. Japanese Chrysanthemums were 
also shown by the same exhibitor, Exmouth Yellow (very good), Marie 
Crdpey, Marquise de Paris, Miss E. G. Hills, and Madame Charles 
Molin were amongst the best (silver Flora medal). Show, Fancy, and 
Cactus Dahlias were exhibited by Mr. S. Mortimer, Swiss Nursery, 
Farnham, in superb condition, and included all the leading varieties in 
cultivation (silver Flora medal). 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Royal Exotic Nursery, arranged a hand¬ 
some and diversified collection of hardy flowers. Perennial Asters were 
very numerous, amongst the other flowers being Helianthus Isetiflorus, 
H. multiflorus, Sedum spectabile. Anemone japonica, Pentstemons, 
Fiudbeckia nitida, Tritomas, Cimicifuga japonica, and Achillea Ptarmica 
rubra (silver Banksian medal). 
Foliage and flowering plants were sent by Messrs. W. Cutbush and 
Sons, Highgate. Palms, Dracsenas, Asparagus plumosus. Ericas, and 
Pleionei were very conspicuous (silver Banksian medal). Messrs. 
B. S. Williams & Sons, Upper Holloway, showed splendidly grown 
Crotons, amongst which Warreni, Queen Victoria, Reidi, Mr. A. F. 
Barron, Princess of Wales, Williamsi, and Bachi were noticeable. 
Cannas in variety were also shown by this firm, as were Nepenthes and 
Begonia Gloire de Lorraine (silver-gilt Banksian). 
A charming collection of Gladioli was shown by Messrs. J. Burrell 
and Co., Howe House Nurseries, Cambridge. Upwards of seventy 
varieties were staged, amongst which three were accorded awards of 
merit, and will be found described below (silver-gilt Flora medal). 
Hardy flowers, including perennial Asters in great variety with single 
and Cactus Dahlias, were exhibited by Mr. T. S. Ware, Hale Farm 
Nurseries, Tottenham (silver Flora medal). 
Messrs. W. Paul & Son, Waltham Cross, staged an interesting 
collection of Roses, including Ella Gordon, Corinna, Pride of Waltham, 
Caroline Testout, Duchess of Bedford, Niphetos, Marquis of Salisbury, 
L’Ideal Safrano, and profusely flowering plants of Duke of York (silver 
Banksian medal). Mr. T. Anstiss, Brill, Bucks, showed a very hand¬ 
some specimen of Vallota purpurea carrying forty-eight spikes of bloom 
(silver Banksian medal). The same exhibitor also showed Dahlias in 
variety and in good condition. Mr. J. Crook, Forde Abbey, Chard, 
staged a small collection of Sweet Peas and other flowers. 
Mr. W. Wells, Earlswood Nurseries, Red Hill, showed a group of 
Chrysanthemums, including Souvenir de Petite Amie (award of merit). 
Frank Wells (award of merit), and many others, all in fine condition 
(silver Banksian medal). 
Orchid Committee. —Present: H. J. Veitch, Esq. (in the chair) ; 
Dr. Masters, Messrs. J. O’Brien, De B. Crawshay, H. M. Pollet, 
T. W. Bond, H. Williams, H. Chapman, E. Hill, J. Douglas, S. Courtauld, 
W. Cobb, H. Ballantine, and T. B. Haywood, 
Messrs, W. L. Lewis & Co., Southgate, sent a small collection of 
Orchids, amongst which Oncidium Forbesi, O. macranthum, Cattleya 
labiata, Lgelia Pendelli, and some Cypripediums were noticeable (silver 
Banksian medal). Messrs. Hugh Low & Co., Clapton, exhibited plants 
of Cattleya labiata autumnalis, Cattleya maxima, and Cypripedium 
Charlesworthi. A small group of Cypripedium Charlesworthi in variety 
came from Messrs, Charlesworth & Co., Heaton, Bradford, and these 
plants attracted notice, but owing to the deficient light it was impossible 
to distinguish the merits of the various forms (silver Banksian medal). 
Mr. P. McArthur, The London Nursery, Maida Vale, W., had a group 
of Orchids arranged with other plants, this contribution including 
Cypripedium Chamberlainianum macranthum, Cattleya labiata, and 
C. aurea amongst others (silver Banksian medal). 
Messrs, J. Veitch & Sons, Royal Exotic Nursery, Chelsea, sent a few 
novelties, which included Cattleya Wendlandi (award of merit), 
C. Chloris, Lfelio-Cattleya Nysa, and Sophro-Cattleya lacta, the last 
named being the result of a cross between Sophronitis grandiflora and 
Lselia pumila Dayana, Mr. T. Statter, Stand Hall, Manchester, showed 
blooms of Cattleya Countess of Derby, also a plant of Cypripedium 
Memoria Moensi, for which an award of merit was adjudged. Mr. 
G. D. Owen, Selwood, Rotherham, secured first-class certificates for 
Cattleya labiata Countess Fitzwilliam and C. labiata Foleyana. Mr. 
G. E. Day, gardener to Admiral Ralph P. Cator, Hazelwood, King’s 
Langley, exhibited Stauropsis philipinense (botanical certificate) and 
Dendrobium phalasnopsis Schrbderm alba (award of merit). Miltonia 
spectabilis Moreliana atro-purpurea was shown by Mr. Cobb, Tunbridge 
Wells, and an award of merit was adjudged. Mr. C. J. Lucas, Warnham 
Court, sent a number of choice species and varieties, and was awarded a 
botanical certificate for Sarcarthus pungioniforme. Messrs. F. Sander 
and Co., St. Albans, contributed a small group, including Cattleya 
labiata, with C. hybrida Browni, an award of merit being accorded for 
the last-named plant. 
Certificates akd Awards op Merit. 
Cattleya hyhrida Browni (F. Sander & Co.).—This is the result of a 
cross between C. Harrisoniae and C. Bowringiana, and the plant exhi¬ 
bited was raised from seed sown in 1890. The sepals and petals are 
rosy pink, the lips being brighter in colour (award of merit). 
Cattleya laiiata Fideyana (G. D. Owen).—This is a splendid form, 
the flower being of a large size. The sepals and petals are white, tinged 
blush, as is the lip, which has also a light purplish blotch on the inside, 
with a lemon-coloured throat (first-class certificate). 
Cattleya laiiata Countess Fitzwilliam (G. D. Owen).—With the 
exception of a blush tint in the lip this flower appeared in a bad light 
to be white (first-class certificate). 
Cattleya Wendlandi (J. Veitch & Sons).—This distinct Orchid is 
the result of a cross between C. Warscewiczi and C. Bowringiana, the 
former being the pollen parent. The sepals and petals are purplish 
rose, the lip being a rich crimson with yellowish throat (award of 
merit). 
Chrysanthemum Madame Charles Molirt {yd,Z. . —This is a 
very fine variety, after the style of Viviand Morel, with narrow creamy 
white florets (award of merit). 
Chrysanthemum Mrs. E. G. Hill (W. J. Godfrey).—This is an in¬ 
curved Japanese variety with large well shaped flowers. The florets are 
narrow, pointed at the tip, and silvery flesh pink in colour (award of 
merit). 
Chrysanthemum Madame Edouard Bey (W. J. Godfrey).—This is a 
large flowered incurved Japanese, deep pink in colour, with a silvery 
white reflex (award of merit). 
Chrysanthemum Souvenir de Petite Amie (W. Wells).—This is a fine 
Japanese variety with long pure white florets. The habit of the plant 
is dwarf (award of merit). 
Chrysanthemum Frank Wells (W. Wells).—This is an incurved 
Japanese variety, with long broad florets. The flowers are of good size 
and clear silvery pink in colour (award of merit). 
Cypriyyedium Bookeri (W. L, Lewis & Co.).—This Cypripedium is 
said to be the result of a cross between C. ciliolare and C. Spiceri- 
anum. The dorsal sepal is large and richly coloured, blotched white. 
The sepals are narrow, green at the base, and spotted chocolate, the lip 
also being very dark (award of merit). 
Cypripedium Memoria Moensi (T. Statter).—This appears to be a 
distinct Cypripedium. The dorsal sepal is large, reddish brown and 
white, the sepals and petals being a rich bronzy green (award of merit). 
Bendrohmm palpehre (W. L. Lewis & Co.).—The flowers of this 
species are small, but effective, being produced in large numbers. They 
are white with orange in the throat (award of merit). 
Dendrohium phalcenopsis Schrdderce alha (G. E. Day).—This is a 
charming form of a well-known Orchid. The sepals and petals are 
white, as is the lip, which is also striped magenta on the inside (award 
of merit), 
Gladiolus Leonora (J. Burrell & Co.).—This is a large-flowered 
variety, the colour of which is a soft rosy pink, the lower petals almost 
pure white, with charming red feathering in the throat (award of 
merit). 
