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THE GARDENING WORLD 
July 10, 1886. 
and admirably kept. Disposed in one large tent and 
a number of small tents, the show was a very good one, 
but of course suffered by being so much broken up. 
Plants were fairly good, the best stove and greenhouse 
collection coming from Mr. Reeves, gardener to "W. 
Hewett, Esq., Oatlands Park, and included a good 
Brassia Vrayii, Statice profusa, Clerodendron Bal- 
fourianum, &e. Mr. Child, gardener to Mrs. Slade, 
Claygate, Surrey, who was second, had in his lot a 
good Hydrangea and an admirable Anthurium Schert- 
zerianum. Mr. Reeves also had the best foliage plants 
in a good Croton, Caladium, Pandanus Yeitchii, &c. 
Mr. Reed, gardener to E. Pettitt, Esq., was second. 
Ferns were of moderate dimensions and fairly good, the 
best six coming from Mr. Reed ; and Mr. Sparrow, 
gardener to the Rev. J. A. Brander, had six capital 
Adiantums. Mr. Reeves had the best six Fuchsias, 
good well-bloomed pyramids of popular kinds. Glox¬ 
inias were in considerable numbers and very fine. The 
best twelve, all finely flowered, came from Mr. Bradley, 
gardener to Mrs. Walker, Shepperton, and Mr. Reeves 
the best six plants. Coleus were in good colour and of 
pyramidal form Mr. Waite, gardener to the Hon. 
Colonel Talbot, Esher, showed the best plants in good 
kinds ; and Mr. Job Batt, gardener to H. W. Cuthbert, 
Esq., Charlton, came next with fairly good plants 
also. Mr. Child had the best six Begonias, well- 
bloomed plants ; and other good ones came from Mr. 
J. Thorne, gardener to A. E. Flood, Esq., Walton-on- 
Thames. Some capital double zonal Pelargoniums, 
finely bloomed, came from Mr. Waite, who also had 
the best single kinds, really fine plants, helping the 
show in the matter of colour immensely. The only 
collection of Orchids came from Messrs. Jackson & 
Sons, Kingston, and included some good pieces of 
Dendrobium suavissimum, Cattleya Mossiae, Odonto- 
glossum vexillarium, &c. This firm also exhibited a 
very effective group, and Mr. Wiggins, of Kingston, 
sent a group of showy large-flowered Pelargoniums. 
Roses were fairly good, the open class for forty-eight 
blooms bringing Messrs. Cant, of Colchester, Charles 
Turner, of Slough, and other good growers, the two 
named taking the prizes. Mr. Warwick, gardener to 
— Kitehin, Esq., Hampton, was first with twenty-four 
blooms, also for the best twelve blooms, and was also 
first in the largely competed class for the best six 
blooms of any one kind, having General Jacqueminot, 
whilst Lady Mary Fitzwilliam came second. Mr. H. 
Bennett of Shepperton, showed a box of twenty-four 
blooms of this soft hued kind of the finest form, every 
bloom fit for a.place in any show box. Mr. Will Taylor, 
Hampton, also exhibited cut Roses ; Mr. Warwick had 
beautiful Gloxinias. Of Fruit, the best Black Grapes 
were Hamburghs, and came from Mr. Osman, gardener 
to G. T. Baker, Esq., Chertsey ; Mr. Waite coming 
second. Mr. Osman, also, was first in the white class, 
with good Buckland Sweetwater, Mr. Weed coming 
second with Foster’s Seedling. Royal George was the 
finest Peach; President, a good sample from Mr. 
Briggs, gardener to the Rev. H. Vigue, Newbury, the 
best Strawberry ; James Yeitch and Sir Joseph Paxton 
were also shown well. The best Melon was William 
Tillery ; the best brace of Cucumbers, the handsome 
Blue Gown, from Mr. H. Merrick, gardener to A. 
Stearns, Esq., Halliford ; Mr. Waite having the second 
best in handsome Tender and True. " The latter 
exhibitor, who is a first-rate vegetable grower, took the 
first prize in both classes for baskets of vegetables, 
twelve kinds, with capital samples, Mr. Batt coming 
second in one ease, and Mr. Child in the other. A 
large number of bouquets were shown, rather solid 
than otherwise, whilst there were no less than seventeen 
tables needed for table decorations, which were very 
interesting and varied, rather solid or bushy arrange¬ 
ments being preferred by the lady judges, whilst some 
exceedingly simple ones that were very pleasing were 
overlooked. Miss A. Lucas of Halliford was first, and 
Miss Alice Leudy second. 
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We regret to record the death, at Trafford Park, 
Manchester, on Friday, June 25th, of Mr. YTlliam 
Sap-gesson, gardener to the late Sir Humphrey and 
Lady Annette de Trafford. Mr. Sargesson took charge 
of The Trafford Park gardens in 1849, and held the 
position as head gardener up to the last. He had 
suffered much during the past seven years, yet it is a 
pleasure to .write that his employers did not dismiss 
their old servant or pension him off, but, while studying 
all his wants, allowed him to hold his position as their 
head gardener. He was a worth}* representative of the 
good old school of gardeners, now fast passing away. 
His knowledge of plants was extensive, his reading 
wide, and he was a man of strong sympathies, and 
respected by all. He was in his 82nd year. 
We have also with sorrow to announce the death of 
an old friend in the person of Mr. James Laing, who 
for many years was gardener to the Duchess of Suther¬ 
land, at New Tarbat in Rosshire. On his retirement 
on account of failing sight and other infirmities, Mr. 
Laing came to reside with his brother, Mr. John Laing, 
at Forest Hill, and in his house he died a fortnight 
ago, aged 65 years. Mr. Laing was a good all-round 
gardener, and much respected. 
QUESTIONS AMD ANSWERS. 
Asparagus.—/. S. C.: You can apply salt with perfect safety 
during the growing season, i:e., at the present time. The best 
dressing is at the rate of about 20 lbs. per 100 square yds. 
Grapes Scalded.—A Young Go.rdener: It is easy to account 
for the mischief done to the berries, after the bright sunshine of 
the past ten days. The sun caught the berries while bathed in 
dew or covered with moisture, hence the scalding. To prevent 
it occurring again, give air early in the morning to dry up the 
condensed moisture. 
Liverpool Show. — A disgusted Exhibitor: We quite'agree 
with you, but wait a little while. 
Green-fly. — Rosa: Boil 4 ozs. of Quassia chips for ten 
minutes, in a gallon of soft water ; strain off the chips and add 
4 ozs. of soft soap, dissolving it as the decoction cools. When 
cold, syringe the Rose trees, and about a quarter of an hour 
afterwards, wash the trees with clear water. 
Pelargonium Society. — Old Exhibitor: Dead, so far as we 
know to the contrary. 
G. Fleming. — Staffordshire Knot: July 27th, 1876,ibut he was 
not then gardener at Trentham. 
Hollyhocks. — Florist: Whatever may be the matter with 
the plants, the leaves show no trace of the Hollyhock Fungus. 
Their poor condition must be due to some local condition of 
which we know nothing. 
Roman Hyacinths. — T. S. B.: Thanks for the hint, which 
shall be attended to in due time. The bulk have not come over 
yet, but we understand the samples are good. 
Mint diseased. — T. Jones: The plants are attacked by a 
Fungus, AScidium menthae, and we can suggest no other course 
than picking off the affected leaves and burning them. The 
fungus is well known, but not common this season so far as we 
know. 
Rose. — E. C.: It is the old York and Lancaster'Rose, a very 
pretty and interesting garden flower. 
Godetia Lady Albemap.le. — Foreman: Your opponent wins. 
It was sent out by Messrs. DanieU’s, of Norwich, with whom we 
believe it originated. 
Names of Plants. — R. I*.: The largest flower is Promensea 
stapelioides, and the smaller one, Maxillaria Barkeri. Mrs. 
Leadbetter: Stanhopea insignis. 
Communications Received. —W. T. D.—E. J.—J. D.—E. B. 
—J. C. & Co.—J. G. 
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LONDON SEED TRADE. 
July 7th, 1886. 
Messrs. Hurst & Son, Seed Merchants, 152, 
Houndsditch, and 39, Seed Market, Mark Lane, E.C., 
report the usual quietude on market at this season, 
and business in Agricultural Seeds may be said to be 
at a stand still. There is no movement in Clovers, 
and information from the producing districts as to the 
prospects of the growing crops is not calculated to 
induce speculation. Samples of new French Trifolium 
of fair quality are now coming to hand, and prices are 
somewhat lower, but the figures are still considered too 
high, and buyers prefer waiting until the extent and 
value of the home crop is ascertained before making 
purchases. The dry weather continues to restrict sales 
of Rape and Mustard ; there is, however, a limited 
demand, and last week’s quotations are well maintained. 
Hemp is a little easier ; White Millet scarce ; other 
Bird Seeds unchanged. 
SITUATION WANTED. _ 
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in the Midland Counties. 5£ years’ reference from last employer. 
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Apples, i sieve. 2 0 4 0 Michaels, each 2 6 SO 
Cherries, J sieve _ 6 0 12 0 Pine-apples, Eng., lb. 2 0 3 0 
Grapes.per lb. 2 0 4 0 Pears.per dozen 
KentCobs.perlOO lbs.40 0 ; Strawberries . .per lb. 0 6 16 
Peaches, per doz. 2 0 10 0 Canadian Apples, brl.12 0 21 0 
Vegetables.—Average Retail Prices. 
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Artichokes, Globe,doz. 2 0 3 0 Horse Radish, bundle 3 0 5 0 
Beans, French, per lb. 2 0 2 6 Lettuces ..per dozen 1 6 
Beet, per dozen. 2 0 3 0 Mushrooms, p. basket 10 2 0 
Cabbages_per doz. 2 0 2 6 Onions, per bushel ..5 0 6 0 
Carrots, per bunch ..06 Parsley, per hunch ..06 
Cauliflowers, English, Radishes, per dozen.. 1 6 
per dozen . 60 90 Small salading,punnet 0 4 
Celery, per bundle ..1 6 2 6 Sea Kale, per basket.. 
Cucumbers, each .... 0 6 10 Spinach, per strike ..20 
Endive, French, doz. 2 6 3 6 Tomatos, per lb.10 
Herbs, per bunch.... 0 2 0 4 New Turnips,per bun. 1 0 
Potatos.- Kent Regents, 80s. to 100s. per ton ; Kent Kidneys, 
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Cut Flowers.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. 
s.d. 
s.d. 
s.d. 
Arum Lilies, 12 blms. 
Azalea, 12 spravs.... 
4 0 
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Narciss, various, 
Pansies. 12 bundles.. 
1 0 
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Bouvardias, per bun. 
0 6 
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Pelargoniums, per 12 
Campanula .. 12 bun. 
4 0 
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sprays. 
0 9 
1 0 
Carnations, 12 blooms 
1 0 
3 0 
— scarlet, 12 sprays.. 
0 4 
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Cornflower .12 bun. 
1 6 
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Pinks, various,12 bun. 
2 0 
4 0 
Delphinium .. 12 bun. 
3 0 
6 
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Primula, double, bun. 
0 6 
1 0 
Daisies, common, 
Primroses . 
12 bunches 
2 0 
4 0 
Pyrethrum, 12 bnehs. 
2 0 
C 0 
Eucharis, per dozen.. 
4 0 
6 
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Ranunculus, 12 belies. 
2 0 
4 0 
Forget-me-not orllyo- 
Roses .... 12 bunches 
3 0 
9 0 
sotis, 12 bunches .. 
2 0 
4 
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Roses (coloured) .... 
2 0 
4 0 
Gardenias, 12 blooms. 
2 6 
4 
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Roses, Moss..12 bun. 
2 0 
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Heliotropes, 12 sprays 0 6 
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Roses, Tea per dozen 0 9 
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Iris, various, 12 blms. 
Lapageria,red,12blms. 
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Stephanotis, 12 sprays 
1 6 
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1 0 
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Spiisea, doz. bunches 6 0 
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Lilium longiflorum, 
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Tropieolums . 
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Marguerites, 12 bun... 
3 0 
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Tuberoses, per dozen. 
0 4 
1 0 
Mignonette, 12 bun... 
3 0 
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White Jasmine, bun. 
0 6 
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1. Strawberry Cultivation ill the 
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