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THE GAKDENING WORLD 
July 17, 1886. 
noted exhibitor and also a local man. Tomatos were 
well-grown examples, the first prize being taken by 
A. J. Shinner, Esq. (gardener, Mr. Arkell). Cucumbers 
were also well represented, but I must not trespass too 
much upon your space, but pass on to tent No. 2, most 
noticeable in which were the collections of flowering 
stove and greenhouse plants exhibited by Mr. J. 
Cypher, of Cheltenham, and Mr. J. F. Mould, Pewsey, 
"Wilts, who took the prizes iu the order named, both 
in the classes for twelve and six. For six Cape Heaths 
the awards were in the same order ; iu fact, at home as 
well as abroad, Mr. Cypher appears well able to hold 
his own, all his plants being particularly clean and 
fresh and also well flowered, the trusses of Ixora Pil- 
grimii being very good. The show Pelargoniums, 
considering it was so late in the season, were well 
flowered, and for the greater part bright and fresh, 
Mr. J. Cypher taking the lead with a nice moderate¬ 
sized set. The fancies were a poor lot indeed, and 
ought not to have been staged. In the amateurs’ 
class, It. M. Lingwood, Esq., took first prize. 
For specimen Zonale Pelargoniums there were only 
two entries, the first prize being taken by H. Chapman, 
Esq. (gardener Mr. Sparks), with a fine well flowered 
set, each plant measuring some 4 ft. or 5 ft. in diameter, 
a very creditable lot. Tuberous Begonias were poor, 
the first prize being taken by Mr. Enos Smith. There 
was only one exhibit of half-a-dozen Gloxinias, and 
they were decidedly unfit to be staged. In the compe¬ 
tition for fine foliaged plants, Mr. J. Cypher was far 
away first, his Crotons being highly coloured and well 
furnished, while the Palms were also very good, par¬ 
ticularly Latauia borbouiea ; Messrs. Heath & Son, 
Cheltenham, were second, and Mr. Mould third, the 
last named a fairly good piece of Croton Andreanum. 
For a dozen Exotic Ferns, Mr. J. Cypher again took 
the lead, the specimens, although not large, being fresh 
and bright. In Orchids there were but two entries, the 
first prize being taken by Messrs. Heath & Son, beating 
Mr. Cypher. In the first prize lot most noticeable 
were Cattleya Gaskelliana and Odontoglossum vexil- 
larium Cobbiana. Some of Mr. Cypher’s plants showed 
signs of travelling, still the specimens of Epidendrum 
vitellinum rnajus, Dendrobium Dearii and Cypripedium 
Lawrenceanum were very creditable ; I noticed also a 
very highly coloured flower of Cattleya superba from a 
small plant on a raft. 
For forty-eight single blooms of cut Roses there were 
three entries, Messrs. G. Cooling & Son, Bath, taking the 
first prize, closely pressed by Messrs. Jeffries & Son, 
Cirencester ; Mr. J. Cypher, third, whose plants had 
evidently suffered from the excessive heat we have 
lately experienced. For twenty-four’s, the positions of 
the 'winners were reversed, Messrs. Jeffries & Son winning 
well from Messrs. Cooling. In the amateurs’ class for 
twelve blooms the exhibits were very moderate, the 
first prize being taken by Mrs. Ruddle (gardener Mr. 
Mackie). In the class for twelve trusses of Zonale 
Pelargoniums there were three exhibits, and the first 
prize was well won by R. M. Lingwood, Esq. The 
classes for fruit were fairly well contested, some very 
meritorious dishes being staged, both of Grapes and 
Peaches. For a collection of fruit (six dishes), Mr. 
Child, gardener to the Earl of Coventry, was first; 
while forj black Grapes the prize was well won by G. 
Hunter, Esq. (gardener Mr. Wilson), with a well 
finished dish of B. Hamburghs. For Peaches the Rev. 
G. Coventry took first, and for white Grapes and Nec¬ 
tarines the Rev. H. Coventry, of Severn Stoke, was 
first. Melons were a very unsatisfactory lot and not 
true to name. Messrs. E. Smith & Son, St. Georges 
Nurseries, Cheltenham, exhibited a very fine dish (for 
the season) of President Strawberries, not for competi¬ 
tion. — Correspondent. 
Highgate Horticultural.— July 8th. — The 
twenty-seventh exhibition of flowers, fruit, and vege¬ 
tables, under the auspices of this society, was held at 
Parkfield, Highgate, by permission of Mr. Allen W. 
Block. The exhibits were shown in two large tents, 
one being devoted to the gardeners’ productions, the 
other to the cottagers’. The staging of the various 
exhibits was, as usual, entrusted to Mr. T. Bevan, 
who performed his task very successfully. Messrs. 
W. Cutbush & Sons,- of Highgate Nurseries, again 
lent (not for competition) a splendid display of 
choice plants and flowers. Mr. B. S. Williams, 
of Upper Holloway, and Mr. R. J. Wood, of Haver- 
stock Hill, also contributed (not for competition) 
some exceedingly choice plants. The gardeners to the 
various gentlemen in Highgate and the neighbourhood 
contributed some splendid specimens of Stephanotis, 
Ericas, Lilies, Palms, British Ferns, Coleus, Pelargo¬ 
niums, Caladiums, Begonias, Lycopodium, Exotic 
Ferns, Ivy-leaved Pelargoniums, Balsams, Gloxinias, 
Petunias, &c., some of the plants being remarkably 
large and beautiful. The various groups of flowers and 
plants were greatly admired, as were also the table 
decorations and the bouquets, the hand bouquet which 
gained the first prize being an exceedingly beautiful 
and admirably arranged specimen of the florist’s art. 
Some beautiful specimens of dried Ferns were shown 
by Mr. Bevan, also a suggested plan for laying out as 
a public recreation ground the gravel-pit or upper 
wood, Highgate, which has lately been presented to 
the public. In the other tent, containing the cottagers’ 
produce, there were also some very fine specimens, the 
exhibits being about the average of these shows. 
At the presentation of the prize bouquets, Colonel Wil¬ 
kinson said that he had been requested to discharge a 
duty which he had for many years had the privilege of 
performing, but this year he had to perform that duty 
under peculiar circumstances. It was the first occasion 
for many years that he missed a well-known face which 
always stood beside him. He referred to the late 
treasurer, Mr. James Cutbush, an officer of the society 
who was greatly respected and prized by all who knew 
him. He was glad to say that Mr. Cutbush’s son, who 
w T as present, was following in his father’s footsteps, and 
that he had taken the office of treasurer so worthily 
filled by his father. This year, instead of presenting one 
bouquet, they intended to present two, the reason being 
that, owing to the prevalence of bricks and mortar, they 
were unable to get any grounds extensive and capacious 
enough for holding the show, and the president’s 
grounds (Mr. W. Reynold’s) not being sufficiently 
extensive he was unable to accommodate them. Mrs. 
W. Reynolds had the legal right to the bouquet. 
Therefore they had decided to present two, the garde¬ 
ners’ bouquet to Miss Block, and the cottagers’ to Mrs. 
"W". Reynolds. 
Mr. W. M. Biirck, hon. sec. to the society, then 
handed the gardeners’ first prize bouquet, which was 
made by Mr. E. Elcock, gardener to Miss Kimpton, of 
Hargrave House, Holloway, to Colonel Wilkinson’s 
daughter, who presented it, at her father’s request, to 
Miss Block. Mr. H. J. Cutbush, treasurer to the 
society, then handed the cottagers’ first prize bouquet, 
which was made by Colonel Wilkinson’s gardener, Mr. 
J. Smith, to Miss Wilkinson, who presented it to Mrs. 
W. Reynolds. 
Wirral Rose Show. —The eighth annual show 
in connection with this society took place on Saturday 
last, at Hamilton Square, Birkenhead. The weather 
was beautifully fine, and, this show being oue of the 
most interesting held in the neighbourhood, there was 
a large attendance of visitors coming from either side 
of the Mersey. Recently, as all horticulturists are 
aware, the hot and dry weather has not been favourable 
to the successful cultivation of Roses, the petals of 
which have become thin, and the general growth 
retarded. The colour also has been affected ; but not¬ 
withstanding these drawbacks, there was a good show of 
Roses, though the exhibits were not perhaps so numerous 
as in former years. Among the other exhibitors were 
Mr. George Prince, Oxford ; Mr. Fred Kent; Mr. T. B. 
Hall, Rock Ferry ; the Rev. Canon Feilden ; Mr. W. 
E. Hall, Higher Bebington ; Mr. T. B. Hall, Larch 
Wood ; Mr. C. K. Hall, Oxton ; Mr. J. T. Baynes, 
Rock Ferry; Mr. Joseph Rimmer, Formby; Mr. T. W. 
Crowther, Oxton ; Mr. J. G. Churton, Neston ; Mr. 
T. R. Bulley, Liscard ; the Rev. L. Garnett, Christle- 
ton ; Mr. C. J. Day, Rowton ; Mr. W. J. Grant, Led¬ 
bury ; Messrs. James Dickson & Sons, Newton Nur¬ 
series, Chester; the Rev. Dr. King, Cambridge; 
Messrs. Paul & Son ; Messrs. John Jefferies & Son, 
Cirencester ; Mr. F. Cant, Colchester ; Mr. H. Merry- 
weather, Notts ; Mr. John Burrell, Cambridge ; Mr. 
John House, Peterborough ; Messrs. James Dickson & 
Son, Chester ; Messrs. F. & A. Dickson, Chester ; Rev. 
J. H. Pemberton ; Mr. D. Walford, Spital; Miss Hall, 
Larch Woods ; and Mrs. E. Caxton, Allerton. 
Mr. F. Cant, Colchester, was again first for seventy- 
two blooms; and Messrs. F. & A. Dickson & Sons, 
Chester, occupied the same position in the class for 
thirty-six ; while Mr. G. Prince, of Oxford, was well 
to the fore with Teas, &c. In the amateurs class for 
thirty-six, the Rev. J. H. Pemberton, of Romford, beat 
the local grower, T. B. Hall, Esq., Rock Ferry, who, 
however, held his own in several other classes, notably 
winning the Gold Medal in a competition open to all 
amateurs in Lancashire and Cheshire. Mr. Samuel 
Johnson, of Oxton, was awarded a special extra prize 
for an extensive group of plants, comprising Orchids, 
Palms, Dracaenas, Crotons, Ferns, &c. The same 
successful cultivator was also awarded an extra special 
prize for seven boxes of hybrid perpetual Roses. 
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QUESTION'S AND ANSWERS. 
Erratum. —At p. “16, in the paragraph on Cuckoo Spittle, for 
“ Pansy ” read “ Tansy.” 
Names of Plants. — TV. Moore: The large white flower is Den- 
drohium formosum giganteum, and the small one, Cymbidium 
pendulum. TV. D. Marks: Stanhopea insignis. R. Young: 1,2, 
and 3, all like Aerides odoratum, but 3 may be A. wens ; 4, 
Colax viridis : 5, probably Cymbidium aloifolium ; if this does 
not agree with description, please send a leaf and flower; 6, 
Stanhopea graveolens ; 7, Promenoea stapelioides; S, Masde- 
vallia peristeria. J. Sanderson: 1, Ononis rotundifolia; 2, not 
recognised ; 3, Retinospora pisifera aurea ; 4, Juniperus thuri- 
fera ; 5, Thujopsis dolobrata variegata; 6, not recognised ; 7, 
Retinospora selaginoides ; S, Juniperus squamata. A. T. G.: 
Orobanche major. Flora: Spiraea aruncus, Goat’s Beard. 
Carnation and Picotee. — TV. D. Marks: It can be obtained 
from W. Bacon, Beckett Mill Works, Derby, or the author, E. 
S. Dodwell, Stanley Road, Oxford. 
Books.— Caledonia: Johnson’s “Gardeners' Dictionary,” Bell 
& Sons, York Street, Covent Gradan. A. T. G.: Henfreys’ 
“. Manual of Botany,” published by Churchill, New Burlington 
Street, W. We do not know the price. 
Communications Received.—J. H. H. — T. P. B.—W. B. — 
G. K.—W. S.—T. G.—E. J.—Cosmopolitan—W. J. T.—W. T.— 
W. E. B.—W. H.—M. L. H.—A. G. F. 
LONDON SEED TRADE. 
July 14 th, 1886. 
Messrs. Hurst & Son of 152, Houndsditeh, and 
39, Seed Market, Mark Lane, London, report a very 
small attendance at to-day’s market, with little or no 
business doing. A few sales have taken place in New 
Trifolium at low figures. The trade in Mustard and 
Rape is slightly better after the rain of the last few 
days. There is no trade for Clovers. A few Blue Peas 
have changed hands during the week. ’White Millet 
is scarce. Hemp cheaper; other Bird Seeds unchanged. 
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COVENT GARDEN MARKET. 
July 15 th. 
Fruit.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s.d. Pine-apples, St. s.d. s.d. 
Apples, i sieve. 2 0 4 0 Michaels, each _2 6 SO 
Cherries, J sieve _ 3 0 Pine-apples, Eng., lb. 2 0 3 0 
Grapes.per lb. 1 3 3 0 Pears .per dozen 
Kent Cobs,per 100 lbs. Strawberries . . per lb. 0 6 16 
Peaches, per doz. 2 0 10 0 Canadian Apples, brl. 
Vegetables.—Average Retail Prices. 
s.d. s.d. s.d. s.d. 
Artichokes, Globe,doz. 2 0 3 0 Horse Radish, bundle 3 0 5 0 
Beans, French, per lb. 1 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 ..4 0 6 0 
Carrots, per bunch ..06 Parsley, per bunch ..06 
Cauliflowers, English, Radishes, per dozen ..16 
per dozen . 30 50 Small salading,punnet 0 4 
Celery, per bundle ..1 6 2 6 Sea Kale, per basket.. 
Cucumbers, each_ 0 6 0 9 Spinach, per strike ..20 
Endive, French, doz. 2 6 3 6 Tomatos, per lb.0 9 
Herbs, per bunch.... 0 2 0 4 New Turnips,per bun. 0 9 
Potatos.- Kent Regents, 80s. to 100s. per ton ; Kent Kidneys, 
80s. to 100s. per ton ; Champions, 70s. per ton. 
Cut Flowers.—Averi 
s.d. s.d. 
Asters, dozen blooms 0 6 0 9 
Arum Lilies, 12 blms. 4 0 6 0 
Azalea, 12 sprays .... 
Bouvardias, per bun. 0 6 10 
Campanula .. 12 bun. 4 0 9 0 
Carnations, 12 blooms 10 3 0 
Cornflower .12 bun. 16 3 0 
Delphinium . .12 bun. 3 0 6 0 
Daisies, common, 
12 bunches 2 0 4 0 
Eucharis, per dozen.. 2 6 4 0 
Forget-me-not orMyo- 
sotis, 12 hunches ..2 0 4 0 
Gardenias, 12 blooms. 2 6 4 0 
Heliotropes, 12 sprays 0 6 10 
Lapageria,red,12blms. 10 2 0 
Lilium candidum, 
dozen bunches 1 0 15 0 
Lilium candidum, 
dozen blooms 0 6 10 
Lilium longiflorum, 
12 blooms 4 0 6 0 
Plants in Pots.—Aveb 
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 
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 18 0 
Ficus elastica, each.. 16 7 0 
Foliage Plants, vari¬ 
ous, each. 2 0 10 6 
IE Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
Marguerites, 12 bun... 3 0 6 0 
Mignonette, 12 bun... 3 0 9 0 
Narciss, various, 
Pansies, 12 bunches.. 10 3 0 
Pelargoniums, per 12 
sprays. 09 10 
— scarlet, 12 sprays ..0 4 0 6 
Pinks, various,12bun. 2 0 4 0 
Primula, double, bun. 0 6 10 
Primroses . 
Pyrethrum, 12 bnchs. 2 0 6 0 
Roses ... .12 bunches 3 0 9 0 
Roses (coloured) .... 2 0 4 0 
Roses, Moss. .12 bun. 6 0 12 0 
Roses, Tea per dozen 0 9 2 0 
Stephanotis, 12 sprays 16 3 0 
Spiraea, doz. hunches 6 0 9 0 
Sweet Peas, doz. bch. 16 3 0 
Sweet Sultan, 12 bun. 3 0 4 0 
Tropaeolums . 10 20 
Tuberoses, per dozen. 0 4 10 
White Jasmine, bun. 0 6 0 9 
lge Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
Fuchsia, per doz. 6 0 12 0 
Heaths or Erica, var., 
Lobelia, per dozen ..4 0 6 0 
Marguerites, per doz. S 0 12 0 
Mignonette, per doz. 4 0 6 0 
Musk, per dozen_ 2 0 4 0 
Palms in variety, each 2 6 21 0 
Pelargoniums, doz . 6 0 IS 0 
PelargoniumSjScanet, 
per dozen . 30 60 
Petunias, per doz. ... 2 0 6 0 
Rhodanthe, per dozen 6 0 9 0 
Spiraea, per dozen.... 9 0 15 0 
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