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May, gardener to J. Spode, Esq., Hawkesyard Park, near Rugely, 
was in a most beautiful state, both as regards growth and flower. It 
consisted of Ixora javanica, a noble bush, each branch of which produced 
a glorious bouquet of rich orange flowers ; Ixora coccinea, also in good 
condition; Pimelea Hendersoni, 5 feet through, though it was stated 
to be only four years old, and covered with bloom; huge specimens of 
Epacrises, Chorozemas, Coleonemas, and Azaleas; Pimelea spectabilis 
and Gompholobium polymorphum, the latter grown in the form of a 
bush, a state in which it is much prettier than when trained on a 
trellis; Acrophyllum venosum, Genetyllis macrostegia, loaded with 
drooping orange red bells; the Heath-leaved Tetratheca; Dipladenia 
crassinoJa; an Everlasting or two, and a charming specimen of blue 
Leschenaultia. To these a first prize was awarded. Of Orchids, Mr. 
May also sent a small collection, which received a first prize ; it consisted 
of Dendrobium nobile and Paxtoni, two examples of Phaleenopsis, 
Cattleya Mossise, and Aerides affine. 
Among large Azaleas, Mr. Turner’s plants again stood first. His 
specimens of Chelsoni, Criterion, and Iveryana, were magnificent. 
Messrs. Green and Carson also showed large and fine specimens. 
Roses in pots were shown in beautiful condition; in Mr. Francis’s 
group, which was not at the Crystal Palace, were Vicomtesse Decazes, 
covered with rich yellow flowers ; Paul Perras, Souvenir d’un Ami, 
Coupe d’Hebe, Madame Willermoz, Jules Margottin, Auberon, Baronne 
Prevost, Niphetos, a white kind ; and Madame Hector Jacquin. From- 
Mr. Wm. Paul came a collection in small pots which was greatly 
admired, and deservedly, for the plants of which it consisted were 
nicely grown and well flowered. Amateurs also showed tolerably 
well on this occasion; Mr. Terry, gardener to Lady Puller, had good 
plants of Paul Perras, Souvenir d’un Ami, Niphetos, Vicomtesse 
Decazes, Jules Margottin, and Comte de Paris; and A. Rowland, 
Esq., of Lewisham, had a beautiful plant of Chenedole, with large 
richly coloured blossoms; Gloire de Dijon, Queen, Baronne Prevost, 
and Paul Perras. Of cut Roses a beautiful collection was shown by 
Mr. Wm. Paul, containing among others blooms of the following new 
kinds, viz., Victor Verdier, a large showy rose; Madame William, 
yellow; Baronne Gonella, rose; Comtesse Cecil de Chabrillant, rose; 
Virginal, white; Gloire de Santenay, crimson; and Madame Boll. 
Messrs. Paul & Son also showed cut blooms, among which was a 
remarkably fine truss of the fawn-coloured Tea Rose, Madame de St. 
Joseph. 
Of Cape Heaths Mr. May had a small collection, consisting of 
ventricosa magnifica, florida, odore rosae, vestita purpurea, ventricosa 
coccinea, and suaveolens. 
New plants were numerous. From Mr. Pike, Winchmore, came a 
fine specimen of the handsome sweet-scented purple and white double 
Petunia named Inimitabilis ; Messrs. Veitch sent the variegated variety 
of Pteris cretica in beautiful condition; also the Petunia just alluded to, 
the handsome Lomaria blechnoides, a pretty Gloxinia named Princess 
Beatrice, the silvery-veined Adelaster albivenius, and Araucaria excelsa 
variegata. Mr. Williams again showed his new variety of Loelia, and 
