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THE GARDENING WORLD 
June 12, 1886. 
seen this year. And Mr. Baskett’s six Calceolarias 
were charming also, not exactly specimen plants, but of 
good size, admirably grown, and of the very best quality, 
and doing credit to Reading. Mr. Doekerill, gardenei 
to G. H. Palmer, Esq., Reading, was second; and 
it was pleasant to see how Reading is progressing 
in the way of Orchid culture. Prizes were offered for 
three plants and four lots competed. Mr. Brand, 
gardener to G. May, Esq., Caversham, Reading, was 
first with a fine piece of iErides Fieldingii, with four 
spikes ; Vanda suavis with two spikes of fine flowers ; 
and a charming specimen of Dendrobium suavissimum 
laden with flowers. Mr. H. James, Castle Hill Nursery, 
Lower Norwood, came second with a fine piece of 
Angulosa Clowesii, Cattleya Mendelii, and Odonto- 
glossum Pescatorei ; Mr. Baskett was third with Cym- 
bidium Lowianum, Cattleya Mossiae, and Cypripedium 
barbatum. The best specimen Orchid was a capital 
piece of Vanda teres from Sir. Parham, well grown 
and having over thirty fine flowers. 
Sir. James had the best nine stove and greenhouse 
plants, subjects getting a little passe. Sir. J. F. Slould, 
nurseryman, Pewsey, had the best six, Sir. Parham 
coming second. Sir. Armitage, gardener to N. Clarke, 
Esq., Reading, had the best four plants. In the class 
for a single specimen in flower, equal first prizes were 
awarded to Sir. Parham for an admirable specimen of 
Dendrobium Devonianum, trained to a wire globe and 
one mass of fine flowers. This species is said to be 
difficult to cultivate, but here it was in its best form, 
and to Sir. Baskett for the finest—the best grown and 
flowered example of Clerodendron Balfourianum we shall 
look upon this season ; it was perfect in every respect. 
Azaleas were wanting in size in order to make an 
effective display in so large a tent. Sir. Lockie had 
the best nine and the best six also, showing nice bush- 
grown specimens, well grown and flowered. Sir. 
Armitage was second with six. Roses in pots were a 
creditable feature, but open to improvement. Sir. 
Lockie, who scored a great number of first prizes, took 
the leading prize, Sir. J. F. Slould being second. Sir. 
Baskett had the best four, Sir. Tranter, of Upper 
Assenden, Henley-on-Thames, being second. 
Show Pelargoniums are always a pleasing feature at 
the biscuit town. Sir. Ashby, gardener to W. Fanning, 
Esq., SVhitchurch, near Reading, was first with good 
plants of Triomphe de St. Slande, Duchess of Edin¬ 
burgh, Prince Leopold, Bridal Bouquet, Rob Roy, and 
Spotted Gem. With others Sir. Sumner, gardener to 
J. H. Slillard, Esq., Reading, was second with nicely- 
grown plants, but wanting in quality of bloom ; there 
is no doubt this exhibitor is steadily coming to the fore. 
Fuchsias were large, but wanting in leaf and blossom. 
Sir. Lockie put up a creditable four, and was awarded 
the first prize. Sir. Slould had the best six Ericas, a 
little unequal in size, but nicely grown and flowered. 
Groups of Rhododendrons, filling a space of 120 ft., 
were very effective. Sir. Turton, gardener to J. 
Hargreaves, Esq., Slaiden Erleigh, Reading, was first, 
and Sir. Ashby second, both lots doing the exhibition 
the greatest credit. Groups of plants arranged for 
effect are always a leading feature. Sir. Parham had 
the best, with Sir. Sumner well up, Sir. H. James 
being third. Some groups of smaller size were shown. 
Of foliage plants there was a goodly number, Sir. 
James taking the first prize with six, Sir. Slould being 
second. Sir. Parham had the best three Palms, Sir. 
James coming second. Sir. Parham’s first prize for 
Ferns included fine specimens of Cibotum Schiedei, 
Alsophila australis, and Davallia Slooreana. Table 
plants, groups of fifteen Ferns and Lycopodiums made 
up the remainder of the foliaged plants. 
Cut flowers included Roses, Sir. Goodman, gardener 
to W. C. Hammersley, Esq., Bourne End, Great 
Slarlow, being first, and Sir. Tranter second. Sir. 
Lawrence, gardener to Sir. Owen Knox, Caversham, 
Reading, had the best twelve show Pansies, as also the 
best twelve fancy ditto, Sir. T. E. Shrimpton, of Engle- 
field, being second in both classes. Sir. James was 
first with twelve bunches of stove and greenhouse cut 
flowers, Sir. Goodman being second. Sir. Sumner 
had a very good lot of twelve bunches of hardy flowers, 
beating Sir. Phippen, who has generally taken the 
leading honours in this class. 
Sir. Phippen was the only exhibitor of a bridal 
bouquet, staging a very good one indeed. Sir. Elliott, 
gardener to J. Hibbert, Esq., Bray wick, had the best 
six button-holes, Sir. Hermon and Sir. Phippen coming 
in second and third. In the ladies’ classes, Sliss 
Adnams, Reading, had the best two vases with wild 
flowers, Sliss L. Phillips being second, and Sliss L. 
Cole third, Sliss Phillips had the best three pieces 
with flowers and foliage, Sliss Simonds being second. 
Some good fruit for the season was shown. Sir. 
Turton had the best two bunches of black Grapes, 
staging some well-finished Hamburghs. Sir. Maher, 
gardener to A. Waterhouse, Esq., Yattenden, Berks, 
was second with the same. The best two bunches of 
white Grapes came from Sir. Ashby, who had very 
good Foster’s Seedling, Sir. Baskett being second with 
the same. Sir. Ashby had the best dish of Peaches, 
showing excellent Early Ascot, Sir. Trinder, Dogmers- 
field Park Gardens, being second with Early Beatrice 
in good condition. Sir. Slortimer, nurseryman, Farn- 
ham, had the best dish of Strawberries, staging Sir 
Joseph Paxton, Sir. Goodman coming secondwith same. 
There was a very good display of vegetables. The 
best dish of kidney Potatos was Cosmopolitan from 
Sir. Lockie, Sir. Ashby having a second prize for a 
pretty dish of Ashleaf named Goldfinder. Sir. Lockie 
also had the best dish of round, staging Dean’s Snow¬ 
ball, an early variety that will be invaluable for early 
exhibitions ; Sir. Ashby was second with Sutton’s 
Eclipse. Lettuce, Asparagus, Rhubarb, French Beans 
(the best being Ne Plus Ultra), Slushrooms, and mis¬ 
cellaneous collections of vegetables were all -well re¬ 
presented. 
Messrs.. Sutton & Sons, with their usual liberality, 
offered prizes for the two best dishes of Sutton’s Eclipse 
and Sutton’s Ringleader Potatos, Mr. Lockie coming in 
first with excellent samples, Mr. Ashby running him 
very hard. Also for the best three dishes of Peas, in 
which class Mr. Goodman was first with Ringleader, 
American Wonder and Little Gem; Mr. Balchin, 
gardener to B. Simonds, Esq., Reading, being second 
with William I., American Wonder and Earliest Blue. 
Also for the best brace of Cucumbers, which brought a 
large competition, Mr. Lockie being first with perfect 
Purley Park Hero ; Mr. Hermon, gardener to F. Skur- 
ray, Esq., Reading, being second with the same ; Mr. 
Waite, of Esher, third with Tender and True; Mr. Eliott 
fourth with Royal Windsor. 
Preston and Fulwood Horticultural.— 
Mr. John Atherton, the secretary, in a paper read at a 
meeting held on Saturday evening last, traced the history 
of this society from its formation in 1878 to the present 
time. E. Garlick, Esq., J. P. presided. There was a 
good attendance. Among those present were J. B. 
Dixon (treasurer), Messrs. W. Troughton, W. Swan 
(Howick House), E. Payne (Fulwood), W. P. Roberts, 
(Cuerden Hall), R. Frisby (Warden Hall), J. Robinson 
(Penwortham Priory), and C. Parker. After a few 
remarks from the chairman, Mr. Atherton showed that 
the establishment of the society was the result of a 
conversation between himself, Mr. J. B. Jones, Mr. E. 
Payne, and the late Mr. Robert Grime, at a meeting 
held in September, 1878, and that it was really brought 
into being on the 23rd of the following month, when it 
was unanimously desired to have a spring show, under 
the auspices of a society, to be known by the title of 
The Fulwood Floral and Horticultural Society, the 
area to include Ashton, Fulwood, Grimsargh, Goosnargh, 
oodplumpton, and Preston. Proceeding, Mr. 
Atherton named the president of each succeeding year, 
the number of exhibits, the amount offered in prizes, 
the receipts, and the expenditure, &c. In 1883 an 
amalgamation took place between the Preston and 
Fulwood Societies, it being found impossible to get 
subscriptions for both, henceforward it was known by 
its present title. Up to now the offices of treasurer, 
hon. secretary, and auditor were held by the gentlemen 
originally appointed. At the first meeting under the 
new arrangements, the officials elected were—president, 
Alderman Farshaw; treasurer, Alderman Ambler; 
secretary, Mr. Wm. Troughton ; and auditor, Mr. T. 
Thorp. The joint balance in hand was handsome. 
A check to the success experienced came, for in 
September, 1884, when he (Mr. Atherton) was pi'essed 
into service again as secretary, he found they had no 
money in hand. He, however, received numerous 
promises of support. Mr. B. Sykes was appointed 
president for 1885, when nearly 2,000 plants were 
staged for competition ; £77 offered in prizes, £155 6s. 
(including subscriptions £104) received, and £150 9s. 
expended. For 1886, Colonel Wilson was chosen 
president, and they would all remember the glorious 
success of the exhibition. It was certainly the most 
enjoyable gathering they had held, attributable in no 
small degree to the splendid arrangements for high- 
class concerts. The statement of accounts had not been 
completed, but up to the present they had a favourable 
balance of £6 16s. Continuing, he pointed out that 
the secrets of their success were, first, the unanimity 
and good feeling that existed between the members, 
and second, the liberality and kindness manifested by 
their respective presidents. He questioned whether 
the_ first officer of any similar society fulfilled his 
duties so ably as theirs had done. Might they long 
have such gentlemen to continue the work. Another 
reason for their success, was that they had in their 
midst a large number of ladies and gentlemen ever 
ready in their generous contributions. In thanking 
them, he wished particularly to name the Misses 
Ffarington, of Warden Hall ; Mrs. Birchall, Ribbleton ; 
and Miss Iiarrocks, Preston, who permitted Mr. Royle, 
her gardener, to act as collector (and last year he 
obtained £41) as well as be at the service of the society 
on the days of exhibition. All who had assisted them 
in any way deserved their thanks. It was pleasant to 
know that among the originators of the society, eight 
still continued to take an active part in its proceedings, 
namely, himself, Mr. Joseph Harding, Mr. E. Pryne, 
Mr. Joseph Royle, Mr. James Rigg, Mr. John Newton, 
Mr. Henry Winwood, and Mr. G. Hutchinson. In 
conclusion, he expressed a hope that the series of 
readings to be given would strengthen the society, as 
well as prove interesting and Instructive to all of them. 
On the motion of the chairman, seconded by Mr. 
Parker, a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr. 
Atherton. A similar compliment to the chairman 
submitted by Mr. Roberts, seconded by Mr. Troughton, 
closed the meeting. 
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. 
Turnips. —■/. S.: A month later will be quite early enough to 
sow the main crop for winter. 
Soot-water.— Inquisitive: There is no mystery about the 
“ coloured water,” we suspect it is soot-water only, made by 
putting a few handfulls of soot in a small bag and sinking it to 
the bottom of the tub. Why not have asked your friend ? 
Clematis in-divisa lobata.— Amateur: The best way of 
treating it for a small house is to cut away the shoots that have 
flowered to a plump eye, near the base, and it should be done 
at once. When the plant breaks again re-pot it, and it will 
make fine growths for flowering next spring. 
Orchids. — Young Grovier: Ton will find both subjects treated 
upon in Hr. B. S. Williams’ Orchid Groioer’s Manual. Unless 
you have some skill as a grower, special facilities for the purpose, 
and an abundance of patience, our advice is don’t attempt to 
raise Orchids from seeds. 
Fuchsias. — Amateur: Tes, you can put them out of doors 
with perfect safety and with great advantage to the plants, too, 
if wanted for autumn planting. Stand them on a brick or slate, 
or a bed of ashes, and in a position where they will get a little 
protection from the mid-day sun. On hot days a good syringing 
towards evening will greatly benefit them. 
Nectarines falling off. — Desirous: The formation of the 
stones is so imperfect as to suggest a want of sufficient vigour in 
the tree to complete the process, hence the falling off. We 
suspect that insufficient root-action is at the bottom of the 
mischief. 
Names of Plants. — Mrs. M.: The Bird Cherry, Prunus padus. 
— Desirous: The Climbing Fern is Lygodium scandens, and the 
Bird’s-nest Fern, Thamnopteris nidus.— Mrs. Leadbetter: 1,Cypri¬ 
pedium barbatum superbum; 2, Dendrobium calceolus"; 3, 
Acropera Loddigesii.— J. E. L., Leretishulme: 1, Oncidium tri- 
cuspidatum; 2, Epidendrum oncidioides; 3. Odontoglossum 
Andersonianum, a very pretty variety.— G. : 1, Asperula odorata; 
2, Viola tricolor; 3, Saxifraga hypnoides; 4, Ajuga reptans.— 
W. E., Great Malvern : 1, Rose not recognised; 2, Weigela rosea ; 
3, Cerastium tomentosum ; 4, Lychnis dioica ; 5, Geranium san- 
guineum; 6, Saxifraga umbrosa; 7, Cnpressus Lawsoniana.— 
R. L. M., next week. 
Book on Fruit Culture.— Desirous: Mr. David Thomson's 
Handy Book of Fruit Culture Under Glass. 7s. 6d. Blackwood 
& Co. 
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED.—J. S.— Ch. Joly.—H. W. C.— 
J. G.—H. G.—G. K.—W. P. R.—T. B. W.—Scabrous.—R. T.— 
C. W.—W. E. 
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LONDON SEED TRADE. 
June 9th, 1886. 
Messrs. Hurst & Son, Seed Merchants, 152, 
Houndsditch, and 39, Seed Market, Mark Lane, E.C., 
report to-day’s market very thinly attended and trade 
quiet, as is usual at this time of the year. Clover seeds 
of all kinds are now almost entirely neglected, but 
value remains firm. New French Trifolium is being 
quoted for forward delivery, but the figures are too 
high to induce buyers to operate. White Mustard is 
in good demand and advancing in value. Rape also 
meets with fair enquiry at last quotations. Hemp, 
Canary, and other Bird Seeds in plentiful supply and 
values unchanged. 
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OOVENT GARDEN MARKET. 
June \9th. 
Fruit.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
Apples, i sieve. 2 0 4 0 
Grapes.per lb. 2 6 5 0 
Kent Cobs,per 100 lbs.40 0 
Peaches, per doz.4 0 15 0 
Pine-apples, Eng., lb. 16 2 0 
s.d. s.d. 
Pine-apples, St. 
Michaels, each .... 2 6 8 0 
Pears.per dozen 
Strawberries .. per lb. 2 0 5 0 
Canadian Apples, brl.12 0 21 0 
Vegetables.—Average Retail Prices. 
s.d. 
Artichokes, Globe,doz. 2 0 
Beans, French, per lb. 2 0 
Beet, per dozen. 2 0 
Cabbages_per doz. 2 0 
Carrots, per bunch ..06 
Cauliflowers, English, 
per dozen . 4 0 
Celery, per bundle ..16 
Cucumbers, each .... 06 
Endive, French, doz. 2 6 
Herbs, per bunch.... 02 
s.d. 
3 0 
s.d. 
Horse Radish, bundle 3 0 
Lettuces .. per dozen 1 6 
Mushrooms, p. basket 1 0 
Onions, per bushel ..50 
Parsley, per bunch ..06 
Radishes, per dozen.. 1 6 
Small salading,punnet 0 4 
Sea Kale, per basket.. 1 6 
Spinach, per strike ..20 
Tomatos, per lb.10 
New Turnips,per bun. 1 0 
s.d. 
5 0 
2 0 
6 0 
2 0 
Potatos.- Kent Regents, 80s. to 100s. per ton ; Kent Kidneys, 
SOs. to 100s. per ton ; Champions, 70s. per ton. 
Cut Flowers.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s.d.- s.d. 
Arum Lilies, 12 blms. 4 0 6 0 
Azalea, 12 sprays .... 06 10 
Blue Bells . 
Bouvardias, per bun. 0 6 10 
Camellias, 12 blooms. 
Carnations, 12 blooms 10 3 0 
Eucharis, per dozen.. 4 0 6 0 
Forget-me-not or Myo- 
sotis, 12 bunches ..2 0 4 0 
Gardenias, 12 blooms. 2 6 4 0 
Heliotropes, 12 sprays 0 6 10 
Iris, various, 12 blms. 10 3 0 
Lapageria,red,12blms. 10 2 0 
Lilac, English, 12 
bunches . 4 0 SO 
Lilac (French), bunch 5 0 7 0 
Lilies, 12 sprays _0 6 10 
Lilium longiflorum, 
12 blooms 3 0 6 0 
Marguerites, 12 bun... 3 0 6 0 
s.d. s.d. 
Mignonette, 12 bun... 3 0 9 0 
Narciss, various, 
per dozen bunehesl2 0 IS 0 
Pansies, 12 bunches.. 10 3 0 
Pelargoniums, per 12 
sprays. 09 10 
— scarlet, 12 sprays ..0 4 0 6 
Primula, double, bun. 0 6 10 
Primroses . 
Pyrethrum, 12 bnchs. 2 0 6 0 
Ranunculus, 12 belies. 2 0 4 0 
Rhododendrons, 
12 bunches. 3 0 6 0 
Roses (coloured) .... 2 0 4 0 
Roses, Tea per dozen 0 9 2 0 
Stephanotis, 12 sprays 16 3 0 
Spiiiea, doz. bunches 6 0 9 0 
Tropieolums . 10 20 
Tuberoses, per dozen. 0 6 16 
; White Jasmine, bun. 0 6 0 9 
Plants in Pots.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
Aralia Sieboldi, doz.. 6 0 IS 0 
Bedding Plants, 
various, per doz. ..10 20 
Begonias, per dozen.. 6 0 12 0 
Calceolaria, per dozen 6 0 12 0 
Cineraria, per dozen.. 
Cyperus, per dozen .. 4 0 12 0 
Dracaena term., doz.. 30 0 60 0 
— viridis, per dozen 12 0 24 0 
Evergreens, in var., 
per dozen . 6 0 24 0 
Ferns, in var., doz. .. 4 0 IS 0 
Ficus elastica, each.. 16 7 0 
Foliage Plants, vari¬ 
ous, each. 2 0 10 6 
Fuchsia, per doz. 6 0 12 0 
s.d. s.d. 
Genista, per dozen.. 
Heaths or Erica, var., 
per dozen .10 0 24 0 
Lilies of the Valley, 
pots, per dozen_ 
Lobelia, per dozen ..4 0 6 0 
Marguerites, per doz. S 0 12 0 
Mignonette, per doz. 6 0 SO 
Musk, per dozen _ 3 0 5 0 
Palms in variety, each 2 6 21 0 
Pelargoniums, doz . 6 0 IS 0 
Pelargoniums,scanet, 
per dozen . 30 60 
Petunias, per doz. ...5 0 8 0 
Rhodanthe, per dozen 6 0 9 0 
Spiraea, per dozen.... 9 0 15 0 
