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THE GARDENING WORLD 
October 31, 1885. 
The Fruit Committee had not very arduous duties 
to perforin, for the exhibits were few and not of special 
merit. Mr. Cummins, gardener to A. H. Smee, Esq., 
The Grange, Walliiigton, was awarded a vote of thanks 
for some large but coarse tubers of Magnum Bonum 
Potatos, several of which weighed over 2 lbs. each ; he 
also had an Apple, named Smee’s Seedling, that was 
nor considered superior to existing kinds. G. F. 
Wilson, Esq., F.R.S., Weybridge, sent fruits of Pear 
Beurre d’Anjou from a tree that has been grown in a 
pot for twenty-eight years. They were of good size, 
and a vote of thanks was adjudged as a recognition of 
their merit. A fine late kitchen Apple, named Lord 
Leicester, was shown by Mr. H. Lancashire, Holkham 
Hall, Norfolk, which is to be kept by Mr. Barron and 
brought before the committee at later meetings. The 
flesh has a pleasant acid flavour, and is of firm texture. 
Mr. W. Earle 3 r , Ilford, had some Apples from a seedling 
grafted eighteen years ago ; the Committee thought it 
resembled Lord Derby, but wish to see it again next 
year. Messrs. John Peed & Son exhibited a seedling 
Plum found in the hedgerows, which is described as 
very prolific and late, keeping well to Christmas ; it is 
to be shown again at a later meeting. Mr. Jones, Car- 
slialton, sent a variety of Celery; Mr. Wiles, of 
Banbury, a variety of Brussels Sprouts, neither being 
of special merit; and Mr. Pritchard, Queen Street, 
Sittingbourne, had an Apple named St. Christopher, 
which is to be sent again as the fruits received tasted of 
the packing material. ' 
National Chrysanthemum.—A meeting of 
the Floral Committee of this society took place at the 
Royal Aquarium, on Wednesday the 28tli iust. Mr. 
E. Sanderson, President, in the chair ; present, Messrs. 
R. Ballantyne, R. Dean, G. Stevens, G. Gordon, H. 
Davis, J. J. Lowry, J. Mardlin, E. Berry, J. W. Spring- 
bett, C. Gibson, H. Cannell, J. Bevan, M. Butcher, 
and W. Holmes, Secretary. 
The minutes of the last meeting having been read, a 
set of rules regulating the procedure of the Floral Com¬ 
mittee was considered and passed. 
A good number of Chiysanthemums were staged ; 
Mr. W. E. Boyce, Yerbury Road, Holloway, had single 
Chrysanthemum, White Daisy, a pretty pure white 
form ; Late Flora, a yellow Pompon ; and Japa¬ 
nese, Mr. J. Laing, bronzy orange, certificated last 
year. Mr. Child, Grange Road, Bermondsey, had 
Anemone-flowered (large), Xovelle Alvede, a pretty pale 
purple variety, large, full and distinct, awarded a First 
Class Certificate of Merit; and Grand Alveole, of the 
same type, blush or delicate pink, which the committee 
desired to see again. Mr. W. Holmes, Frampton 
Park Nursery, Hackney, sent blooms of Japanese 
l’Ante Nationale, Cceur Fidele, blush or delicate pink, 
very pretty; Souvenir de Haarlem, rosy lilac, the 
reverse brownish buff, like Roseum superbum, and con¬ 
sidered not to be distinct enough ; and M. Gamier, 
deep orange-cinnamon, the reverse golden buff, very 
pretty, the committee wished to see this again. Messrs. 
Drover had W. E. Scheffer, a reflexed Japanese variety, 
delicate pink with lilac centre ; and Delicara, an in¬ 
curved Japanese, deep pink with rosy centre. 
Mr. Wright, Temple Gardens, sent Japanese Bouquet 
der Castille, thought to be very like La Nymphe ; 
Madame J. Laing, delicate flesh, golden centre, large 
and full, quite distinct ; the committee requested to see 
this again ; Mons. Freeman, a fine incurved Japanese, 
a plant shown of good habit and dwarf growth, colour 
lively pale pink, awarded a First Class Certificate ; and 
the same award was made to Yal d’Andoirre, the same 
plant being shown as that seen at South Kensington on 
Tuesday ; and Madame Melaine de Favre, lively pale 
pink, very much reflexed, highly commended. Mr. 
Davis, Lilford Road Nursery, Camberwell, had M. 
Ghys, lilac-pink, long thin petals, a flower wanting in 
substance; Bacchus, an Anemone-flowered Japanese, 
deep magenta-crimson petals, buff and crimson centre, 
which the Committee desired to see again. Mr. 
Springbett, Cheshunt, had a seedling, reflexed, large- 
flowered Chrysanthemum, of a pleasing pale purple 
colour, which was commended. Mr. R. Owen, nur¬ 
seryman, Maidenhead, had Millie. Lacroix, pure white, 
much reflexed, a charming variety ; and Mons. Harman 
Payne, deep reddish crimson, with golden centre, which 
the committee wished to see again. Mr. Forbes, of 
Roehampton, had Fleur de Bois, a deep but bright red 
Japanese,, small buFvery fine in .colour,, commended ; 
Moms.; de Mouillac, very, rich deep bright crimson, the 
centre golden buff; extra fine and very constant, 
awarded a Certificate of Merit; and Beaute des Jardins, 
brilliant magenta and violet. Mr. Kendal, Roehampton, 
had Madame Feral, lilac-purple, incurved, very bright. 
Yotes of thanks were given to Messrs. H. Cannell & 
Sons, Swanley, for stands of Dahlias, Begonias, and cut 
flowers of beautiful zonal Pelargoniums ; to Mr. WJ E. 
Boyce, Holloway, for cut blooms of Chrysanthemums ; 
and to Mr. R. Owen, nurseryman, Maidenhead, for the 
same. 
The death is announced of Mr. R. Thornton, The 
Hoo, Sydenham, who during the last few years has 
been the principal exhibitor at the London shows of 
large specimen Azaleas. 
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QUESTION'S AND ANSWERS. 
Cucumber Culture. — Would your correspondent, Mr. R. 
Gilbert, oblige me with a few hints on the. management of the 
Cucumbers, which, in so small a house as he described at p. 107, 
produced 1359 fruits in five months ? A.B. 
Names of Fruits. — J.M.P . — 4, Sugar-loaf Pippin ; 5 Golden 
Pearmain ; 6, Allen's Everlasting ; others not recognised. IP ,D. 
— 1, Bergamotte d'Esperen; 2, Uvedale’s St. Germain ; 3, 
Duchesse d’Angouleme ; 4, Doyenne Gris ; 5, Passe Colmar ; 6, 
Old Colmar. A.J.M. —2, Hanwell Souring ; 4, Boston Russett; 
5, not known ; 6, Cox’s Orange Pippin ; 7, Cox’s Pomona ; Pear, 
Mare'chal de la Cour. J. Beddow .—Beurre Plat, is a synonymous 
name for Winter Crassane, or Crassane d'Automne ; the 
“ Williams ” Pear sold in the streets, is Williams’s Bon Chretien ; 
others next week. 
Names of Plants. — S.K.B. — 1, send when in flower ; 2, 
Miihlenbechia complexa, also called Polygonum rotundifolium. 
11.M . — Hedychium coronarium, as near as we can tell from 
such poor materials. 
Spergula and Herniaria. — A.B. — Both can be obtained from 
any nurserymen who makes hardy plants a speciality, and both 
are easily propagated by division. Either Sedum glaucum, or 
A ntennaria toinentosa would be suitable plants for growing with 
them. 
Communications Received. — T. S. W.—J. V. & S.—Paul & 
Son — J. D. — M. B. — Anonymous, Tottenham (with best thanks) 
— M. M. H.— A. T.—A. B.—J. B.—W. B. L.—G. G. S.—W. R.— 
A. 0. — S. & S.—C. G.—J. D.—J. Souza. 
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TRADE CATALOGUES RECEIYED. 
James Boyd & Sons, Paisley —Illustrated Catalogue of Horti- 
caltural Buildings, Heating Apparatus, &c. 
H. Cannell & Son’s, Swanley.—List of all the Best Roses in 
cultivation. 
Saltmarsh & Son, Chelmsford.—List of Chrysanthemums. 
Robert Owen, Floral Nurseries, Castle Hill, Maidenhead. — 
Tuberous Begonias, Chrysanthemums, and other choice Florist’s 
Flowers, 
--«£<-—- 
LONDON SEED TRADE. 
October 28 th, 1885. 
Messrs. Hurst & Son, 152, Houndsditch, and 39, 
Seed Market, Mark Lane, London, report a business 
very limited at to-day’s market. Red Clover is firmly 
held, and some French seed has recently been shipped 
to America. There is no quotable change in the value 
of White Clover, and Alsike and Trefoil are neglected. 
Bird seeds sell slowly ; Hemp is slightly cheaper ; new 
Canary is offering in fine quality, and firmly held. 
COVENT CARDEN MARKET. 
October 29 th. 
Fruit.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. 
s.d. 
s.d. 
s.d. 
Apples, 4 sieve. 
1 0 
3 0 
Pine-apples, Eng., lb. 
2 0 
3 0 
Grapes, per lb. 
1 0 
3 0 
Pine-apples, St. 
Kent Cobs, per 100 lbs.24 0 
25 0 
Michaels, each .... 
3 0 
5 0 
Melons, each. 
0 6 
1 6 
Plums, i sieve . 
1 6 
3 6 
Peaches, per doz. 
3 0 
S 0 
Vegetables.— 
Average Retail Prices. 
s.d. 
s.d. 
s.d. 
s.d. 
Artichokes, Globe,per 
Herbs, per bunch.... 
0 2 
0 4 
doz. 
2 0 
3 0 
Horse Radish, bundle 
3 0 
5 0 
Beans, French, per lb. 
0 4 
Lettuces .. per dozen 
2 0 
2 C 
Beet, per dozen. 
2 0 
3 0 
Mushrooms, p. basket 1 0 
1 6 
Cabbages ... .per doz. 
1 6 
2 0 
Onions, per bushel .. 
5 0 
7 6 
Carrots, per bunch .. 
0 6 
Parsley, per bunch .. 
0 6 
Cauliflowers, English, 
Radishes, per dozen.. 
1 6 
per dozen . 
4 0 
6 0 
Small salading,punnet 0 4 
Celery, per bundle .. 
1 6 
2 6 
Spinach, per strike .. 
2 0 
Cucumbers, each .... 
0 6 
0 9 
Tomatos, per lb. 
Turnips, per bunch .. 
0 9 
Endive, French, doz. 
2 6 
3 6 
0 6 
Potatos.- Kent. Regents, SO s. to 100s. per ton; Kent Kidneys, 
SOs. to 100s. per ton ; Champions, 70s. per ton. 
Cut Flowers.—Avers 
s.d. s.d. 
Ahutilon, 12 hunches 2 0 4 0 
Anemone, 12 bunches 
Arum Lilies, 12 blms. 4 0 SO 
Asters, 12 bunches ..60 SO 
Azalea, 12 sprays. 2 0 
Bouvardias, per bun. 0 6 10 
Camellias, 12 blooms. 3 0 6 0 
Carnations, 12 blooms 10 2 0 
Carnations, 12 bunch. 
Chrysanthemums, 12 
blooms. 10 6 0 
Chrysanthemums, 12 
bunches . 4 0 12 0 
Cyclamen, 12 blooms. .. 0 6 
Epiphyllums, 12blms. 10 2 0 
Eueharis, per dozen.. 4 0 9 0 
Gardenias, 12 blooms. 2 0 5 0 
Heliotropes, 12 sprays 0 6 10 
Lapageria, white, 12 
blooms . 3 0 4 0 
Lapageria,red,12blms. 10 2 0 
Plants in Pots. — Avef 
s.d. s.d. 
Aralia Sieboldi, doz. . 6 0 IS 0 
Arum Lilies, per doz. 9 0 12 0 
Asters,' per doz. 4 0 6 0 
Begonias, per dozen: .40120 
Bouvardias, per dozen 9 0 IS 0 
Chrysanthemums, per 
dozen pots. 9 0 IS 0 
Cineraria, per dozen.. 
Cockscombs, per doz. 
Cyclamens, per dozen 
Cy perns, per dozen .. 4 0 12 0 
Dracaena term., doz. .30 0 60 0 
— riridis, per dozen 12 0 24 0 
Evergreens, in var., 
per dozen . 6 0 24 0 
Ferns, in var., doz. .. 4 0 IS 0 
IE Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
Lilium Longiflorum, 
12 blooms . 60 90 
Marguerites, 12 bun... 4 0 9 0 
Mignonette, 12 bun... 16 3 0 
Pelargoniums, per 12 
sprays . 10 16 
— scarlet, 12 sprays.. 0 6 0 9 
Primula, double, bun. 0 9 16 
Primulas,Chinese,bun. .. 0 6 
Roman Hyacinths, 12 
sprays. 16 20 
Roses (coloured) .... 1 0 20 
Roses (indoors), doz. 10 3 0 
Roses, per doz. bun. 6 0 12 0 
Stephanotis, 12 sprays 5 0 6 0 
Tuberoses, per dozen. 0 6 10 
Violet, 12 bunches ..09 10 
— Czar, French, per 
hunch. 10 16 
— Panne . 40 50 
White Jasmine, bun.. 0 6 0 9 
,GE Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
Ficus elastica, each.. 16 7 0 
Foliage Plants, vari¬ 
ous, each.. 2 0 10 0 
Fuchsias, per dozen ..3 0 9 0 
Heaths or Erica, var., 
per dozen .10 0 24 0 
Hyacinths, per dozen 
Hydrangea, per dozen 
Lilium lancifolium, 
per dozen . 
Marguerites, per doz. 9 0 12 0 
Mignonette, per doz. 
Palms in variety, each 2 6 21 0 
Pelargoniums, doz. .. 
Pelargoniums,scarlet, 
per dozen . 40 60 
SITUATIONS WANTED. 
T O NURSERYMEN and GENTLEMEN. 
—The advertiser who is a specialist among hardy alpine 
and herbaceous plants, also hardy bulbs, would be glad to send 
particulars of experience, &c., to auy gentlemen desirous of 
securing the services of a thoroughly practical man ; could 
undertake rockery formation, or landscape planting ; highest 
references.— T.O. 17, Catherine Street, Covent Garden, W.C. 
nURAYELLER. — J. DON, Frant Road, Tun- 
—bridge Wells, will complete his engagement with Messrs. 
Cripps & Son, Nurserymen, Tunbridge Wells, in a few weeks, 
and is now open for re-engagement as above. Messrs. Cripps & 
Son, as well as Messrs. Ewing & Co. (late of Norwich), Sea View 
Nurseries, Havant, will be pleased to answer any enquiries. 
'i ARDENER (Head), married, no family. 
YA The advertiser wishes a re-engagement as gardener (where 
four or more are kept), or general manager where trust and good 
management is required. Is thoroughly up in all the different 
branches of gardening and the management of land and stock, 
and is a successful exhibitor. Character and references of the 
highest order from present employer; leaving owing to the 
breaking up of the establishment.—HORTUS, 17, Catherine 
Street, Covent Garden, London. 
G ARDENER (Single-handed, or where 
another is kept). — Age 26 ; has had good experience in all 
branches of gardening ; can be highly recommended from last 
and previous place.— J. ROSE, Framsden, Stonham, Suffolk. 
T O GARDENERS. — A strong active lad 
(aged IS), desires a situation. Has been in the garden two 
years ; good character.—THOMAS WATMORE, Grovelands, 
Southgate, N. 
Mr. DODWELL’S 
GRAND CARNATIONS. 
THE FIXEST GROWN. 
*) O f'a PLANTS, including Seedlings of 
rCj % U V/ V/ this Autumn, to he Sold for the benefit of the 
Prize Fund of the “UNION CARNATION and PICOTEE 
SOCIETY.” 
SPECIAL TERMS TO THE TRADE. 
Particulars on application. 
Address: HEAD GARDENER, 
The Cottage, Stanley Road, Oxford. 
NEW BOOK ON ROSES. 
“ How to grow Roses in the Garden and under 
Glass. ” 
Price 7 d, post free. Published by, and only to be obtained 
from RYDER & SOX, Sale, Manchester. 
Budding, Pruning, Exhibiting, Planting, indeed everything 
about Roses, is dealt with so practically that every amateur 
vill find it of great service. Among the popular books on 
Roses this is the best. The writer has carefully compiled a 
list of the most successful Roses at the Great National Show 
of 1SS5, which will be of invaluable service to exhibitors. This is 
not a Rose Catalogue. 
LILIES AND ORCHIDS 
ARE 
W. Gordon’s Specialities, 
And can nowhere be had better or cheaper. 
These are specially imported from all parts of the world, and 
largely grown to supply the wants of the trade, to whom special 
offers will be made. Wm. Gordon’s Catalogue has now been sent 
to all his known customers, and will be forwarded on receipt of 
request to any one desirous of receiving a copy. 
DUTCH BULBS are supplied only in first quality, at the 
lowest possible prices. 
Lovers of ALPINE PLANTS can now have all their wants 
satisfied, as Wm. Gordon has a resident collector in the Alps. 
First Class Certificate received this season for new TREE 
P7EONIES. For these and other novelties, all equally low in 
price, apply to 
W. GORDON, 
The Nurseries, 
TWICKENHAM, MIDDLESEX. 
ROSES! ROSES!! ROSES!!! 
ROSES — Marshal Niel, plants in 7-in. pots We have a splendid 
ROSES —Gloire de Dijon do. 7-in. do. stock of these varie- 
ROSES —Cheshunt Hvbrid do. 7-in. do. ! ties, specially grown 
ROSES — Reine Maria'Pia do. 7-in. do. v for climbing; they 
ROSES — Reine Marie Henriette, 7-in. do. 'are in grand health 
ROSES — Climbing -Devoniensis, 7-in. do. and condition,- S to 
ROSES — A. Richardson do. 7-in. do. ’ 12 ft. long. 2s. 6 d., 
ROSES — Celine Forestier do. 7-in. do. : 3 6 d. & 5s. each. 
ROSES— Catherine Mermet, Duke of \ Grand plants in 7 -in. pots, 
ROSES — Connaught, Devoniensis, 24 . 30s. 36s. 42s. per doz. 
ROSES — Etoile de Lyon, Niphetos. We have also a large stock 
ROSES— Isabella Sprunt, Perle des of Tea Roses in 5-in. pots, 
I ROSES — Jardins. ) 12s. & 18s. per doz 
The Liverpool Horticultural Co. (JohnCowan), Ltd. 
The Vineyard & Nurseries, GARSTON. nr. LIVERPOOL. 
Address for Telegrams—“COWAN, LIVERPOOL.” 
