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August 21, 1886. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
of double and single Begonias. Messrs. R, T. Yeitch 
& Son, 54, High Street, Exeter, bad an interesting 
group of flowering plants, cut flowers, &c. 
Fruit made a good display, and there was a keen 
competition. The best collection of ten varieties came 
from Mr. W. Iggulden, Marston House Gardens, Frome, 
who had Black Hamburgh and Foster’s Seedling Grapes, 
smooth Cayenne Pine, Barrington Peaches, Lord Napier 
Nectarine, Apricots, Figs, Cherries, Melon, and Peas ; 
second, Mr. H. W. Ward, The Gardens, Longford 
Castle, Salisbury ; third, Mr. A. Crossman, gardener 
to Joseph Brutton, Esq., Yeovil. In the class for eight 
dishes, Mr. J. Lloyd, gardener to W. Vincent Stuckey, 
Esq., Hill House, Langport, was first with Madresfield 
Court and Foster’s Seedling Grapes, Violette Hative 
Peaches, Oldenburg Nectarines, Apricots, Melon, Pears, 
and Cherries ; second, Mr. A. Crossman. With four 
dishes, Mrs. Walker, Sea View, Weston-Super-Mare, 
was first with Madresfield Court Grapes, Grosse Mig- 
nonne Peaches, Elruge Nectarines, and Melon ; second, 
Mr. J. Clarke, gardener to C. E. J. Esdaile, Esq., 
Cothelstrie House, Taunton; third, Mr. T. W. Sanson, 
Woodworthy Court, Honiton. Pines in pairs were well 
shown, Mr. G. Birch, gardener to A. Vaughan, Esq., 
Dillington Park, Ilminster, was first, and Mr. W. 
Iggulden second. Mr. Iggulden had the best three 
bunches of Black Hamburgh Grapes, W. K. Wait, 
Esq., Gloucester, being second. Mr. Walker had the 
best three bunches of any other black, staging fine 
Madresfield Court; Mr. Brutton being second with 
Alicante. Mr. Ward had the best three bunches of 
Muscat of Alexandria, Mr. W. K. Wait being second. 
Mr. J. Westacott, Barnstaple, had the best three bunches 
of any other white, having medium-sized well-finished 
bunches of Duke of Buccleuch; V. Stuckey, Esq., second 
with Foster’s Seedling. Melons are numerous, and must 
have occupied the judges sometime in making the 
awards. Mrs. Walker had the best six Peaches, staging 
fine Grosse Mignonne ; Mr. Iggulden being second with 
the same. Mr. F. W. Neuton, and Mr. J. Newcombe, 
gardener to H. P. Gore-Langton, Esq., were first and 
second with Apricots, having Moor Park. Mrs. 
Walker had the best dish of Nectarines, staging Elruge. 
Mr. V. Stuckey being second with Oldenburg. Pears 
and Apples, the latter for dessert and culinary purposes 
were well shown ; so were Plums. Gooseberries, Cur¬ 
rants, Raspberries, &e. 
Vegetables were very numerous, and of the best 
quality. Time, and the crowded state of the tents did 
not admit of our gleaning particulars, but they made a 
very fine display. 
The judges were as usual entertained by the com¬ 
mittee at luncheon, the Mayor of Taunton presiding, 
and the usual complimentary toasts were proposed and 
spoken to. But why should this kind of thing be made 
as lugubrious as if a funeral were being performed ? A 
funny major, a humorous judge, a comical committee¬ 
man, a joke or a comic song would have been gladly 
welcomed by all. What a relief it was when it was all 
over. 
Aberdare Horticultural. —Thursday, August 
12 tli was a red-letter day in this picturesquely situated 
and thriving Welsh town, as the third annual horti¬ 
cultural show was held in the Market Place, and proved 
a great success. Indeed, although so young, this show 
has quickly assumed the proportions of a first-class 
exhibition, and it now ranks amongst the best held in 
South Wales or the West of England. The leading 
officials connected with it, which include Mr. D. 
Davies, the High Constable of Aberdare. Mr. G. Abra¬ 
ham, Mr. Kenshole, and Mr. D. P. Davies, are to be 
congratulated on the excellent results which have at¬ 
tended their spirited labours. The Market Place, 
although not the very best position for a flower show, 
is covered over, and this is a consideration, especially 
on a wet day. The pillars were decorated with ever¬ 
greens, and the principal plants were arranged with 
excellent effect, so much so, indeed, that from many 
points it was impossible to tell that the exhibits were 
in a market place. The main centre is a wide path¬ 
way ; the flowering plants were staged on one side of 
this, and the foliage ones on the other, and a fine pro¬ 
menade, fringed with rich flowers and gorgeous foliage, 
was the result. Mr. Cypher, of Cheltenham, was con¬ 
spicuous on both sides, as he secured first prizes for 
twelve stove and greenhouse plants in flower, and also 
for eight fine foliaged plants. The best specimens in 
the former were Statice profusa, Erica Irbyana, Hseman- 
thus magnifica, Allamanda nobilis, Bougainvillea 
glabra, Erica Thompsoni, and Dipladenia Brearleyana, 
while in foliage a grand Kentia australis and Crotons 
Johannis and Queen Victoria were the leading speci¬ 
mens. Mr. Mould, Pewsey, Wilts, came second in the 
flowering plants, his best being Erica Marnockiana, E. 
Austeniana, E. semula, Clerodendron Balfourianum, 
and Allamanda nobilis. Mr. W. Jones, Mandee, New¬ 
port. Mon., was third, his plants being small but well 
bloomed. Captain Mansfield, St. Clears, Carmarthen¬ 
shire, followed Mr. Cypher in the foliage class, his 
Crotons and Palms being good, but a poor plant of 
Dieffenbaehia Bausei told much against him. Sir 
George Elliot, M. P., Aberaman, was third. 
Fuchsias were not large but well bloomed, Sir George 
Elliot, M.P., and Major Howell, Aberdare, being the 
prize takers. Exotic Ferns were excellent, Captain 
Mansfield being first with immense plants in grand 
condition, the golden Gymnogramma being over 6 ft. in 
height, as much through, and finely furnished ; Sir. J. 
Lewis, Plasdraw, was second with small heal thy plants. 
Zonal Pelargoniums were very good, Sir G. Elliot 
winning with large healthy plants, and Captain Mans¬ 
field was second with plants bearing a large quantity 
of bloom. 
In the classes devoted to amateurs there were many 
good plants shown, and although they were not so 
large as in the open section, the majority of them were 
very healthy, and well developed in bloom and leaf. 
For six kinds of stove or greenhouse plants Sir G. 
Elliot, M. P., was a good first ; Mr. J. Lewis, second ; 
and Dr. Davies, Bryngolwg, third. In foliage plants 
Sir G. Elliot again took the lead, closely followed by 
Sir AV. T. Lewis and Mr. James Lewis. Coleus were 
very numerous, and mostty large well-coloured plants, 
Major Howell and Mr. E. M. Hann taking the prizes. 
Liliums were poor, zonal Pelargoniums fine, and 
Gloxinias, with the exception of one lot from Sir AV. 
T. Lewis, poorly bloomed. Coxcombs were remarkably 
fine, Mr. F. AV Aylwyn, Aberdylair, Neath, taking 
the first prize with dwarf plants bearing large finely- 
coloured combs ; Dr. Davies was second. 
Cut flowers were extensively shown, Roses taking the 
lead, and here Mr. Crossling, of Penarth, took all 
before him with several boxes of excellent blooms. 
Dahlias were large and showy, and Mr. Moor, of Neath, 
who is a capital Dahlia grower, was first in the leading 
class with most perfect blooms ; Mr. Greenslade, of 
Neath, was second with blooms very little inferior to the 
first. Collections of cut flowers were well shown by 
Mr. J. Moor and Major Fraheme, and Asters and 
Verbenas by Mr. F. AY Aylwyn. Only two tables com¬ 
peted in this section, the first prize one being being very 
crowded, not so much with choice flowers as unsightly 
glasses, and the second although very original was not 
very effective. Air. Cypher had no difficulty in gaining 
first prize for the best arranged vase of cut flowers; Air. 
AV. Jones, Newport, being second. 
Fruit was not extensively shown, but many very fine 
samples were staged. Air. Case, Cardiff, was first for 
a collection of nine dishes, and Air. Alorris, gardener to 
H. P. Vivian, Esq., Taibach, was first for a Queen Pine; 
and Sir George Elliot, second. The best Aluscats were 
shown by Lord Aberdare and Captain Alansfield, and 
the best black by Sir George Elliot, Lord Aberdare, and 
Air. James AVilliams. The best Alelons, Peaches, and 
Nectarines, came from Air. Call and Captain Alansfield. 
Apples were rather green but large, Air. J. S. Proger, 
Cardiff, taking first with Lord Suffield; and Air. G. 
Hunt, Risea, second, with the same variety. Goose¬ 
berries were exceedingly fine, Air. D. Bevan, Neath, 
being first with a showy dish. A r egetables were ex¬ 
tensively staged, and many of them were above the 
average in merit. Air. Alorris was placed first in the 
collection for nine dishes, his Carrots, Onions, Potatos, 
and Tomatos being very fine. Sir George Elliot was 
second, his weak dish being poor purple Artichokes ; 
Air. D. Bevan, was third. Potatos were extra good 
from Air. Alorris, Sir G. Elliot, and Air. T. Nelson. 
Tomatos of great size and quality were staged by Air. 
Case and Captain Alansfield, and other classes of vege¬ 
tables were fully represented. Police Inspector J. 
Thorney was one of the principal prize-takers in the 
cottagers classes, and Air. T. Parry, Mr. J. Temple, Air. 
Gillard, Air. E. Shannon, and Mr. T. Jenkins, exhibited 
in a highly creditable manner, and gained many prizes. 
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AA r e regret to hear of the death, on the 5th inst., of 
Air. Samuel Davies, Superintendent of the Alaidstone 
Cemetery, aged 70 years. Air. Davies was a gardener 
in Alaidstone before the Burial Board bought the wood 
about twenty-eight years ago, which, mainly through 
his skill, has been converted into one of the prettiest 
cemeteries in the country. It is about thirty acres in 
extent, and is noted for its handsome Conifers and 
bedding out, which, in all styles, Air. Davies admirably 
carried out. He was widely respected in the town, and 
his remains were followed to their last resting place by 
about fifty members of the Alaidstone Gardeners 
Society. 
American exchanges announce the death in New 
York, on July 16th, of Air. James AIurkland, a lead¬ 
ing salesman in the firm of Young and Elliott, seedsmen 
of that city. He was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, and 
after serving an apprenticeship with Air. John Davison, 
of Irvine, left for America at the age of seventeen years. 
Air. August Rolker, of New York, writing to the 
American Florist, says of his deceased friend : “His 
traits of character were amiability. He was popular 
and well liked by all. He knew how to deal with 
human nature and would not hurt a fellow being in his 
feelings. Open to suggestions, ambitious to the fullest 
extent of the word, he gloried in the success of his 
profession. Ever ready to assume arduous individual 
labors for the benefit of the trade in general, he was a 
member of the hark-working order, the Horticultural 
Society of New York, and of the American Seedsmen’s 
Association ; in both societies he occupied the position 
of secretary, and to his genial manners may be attribu¬ 
ted to a great extent the success’ of both societies. 
A erily, a man called away too soon, to be missed from 
the circle of his friends.” 
The death is also announced as having taken place 
in London, on the 6th inst., of Air. AIartix Hixg, 
formerly for upwards of thirty years gardener at Sun- 
dorne Castle, near Shrewsbury. " 
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QUESTION'S ANT) AXSWEES. 
. Dahlia. >/. C. & Co . : Twin Dahlias are not at all uncommon 
either in singles or doubles. 
Gloxinia. — Gregory : Tropical America. 
Cucumbers* A Weekly Reader : It is not- the Cucumber dis¬ 
ease that gives so much trouble in some cases: The excoriations 
are the result we should think of a want of good active root 
growth. The border with the pipes underneath mav be too hot 
and dry or not hot enough, dig down and see. Take off the 3 ins. 
? f 1 c „°F' tlung ’ wa t er with chilled water, and give a top dressing of 
Jialf turfy loam and old mushroom bed manure ; the cow-dun** 
is too cold for them. A weak solution of Fir-tree Oil will settle 
the insects. 
Fungus.—I f. McL.: The monster Fungus found at the base 
of an Oak tree is Polyporas dryadens. It often grows to a verv 
large size, and is very destructive to Oaks. 
Gardeners’ Royal Benevolent Institution.— C . Rutson : 
Mr. E. R. Cutler is the secretary, and the offices of the Insti¬ 
tution are at 50, Parliament Street, London, S W. 
Names of Plants. — J. D . W.: 1, Oncidium Gardnerianum, a 
very ■ good variety ; 2, Epidendrum Linkeanum ; 3, Oncidium 
pulyinatum probably; 4, Oncidium micropogon.—Please say 
habit of growth in future as Oncidinms are very difficult to name 
from scraps. H. K.: 1, Impatiens fulva ; 2, Lythrum salicaria * 
3, Epilobium angustifolium ; 4, Alonsoa incisifolia ; 5, Solanum 
Dulcamara. 
Erratum. —-At p. 175, on the last column for “sowing 11 
through the winter, read for “ standing ” through the winter. 
Communications Received.— W. R.—Prof. Reichenbach — 
W. E. B.—G. F.—A. D. 
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TEADE CATALOGUES EECEIYED. 
R. B. Laird & Sons, 17, Frederick Street, Edinburgh.—Des¬ 
criptive Catalogue of Dutch Flowering Roots. 
Wm. Drummond & Sons, Stirling, N. B.—Catalogue of Dutch 
and other Bulbs, Fruit Trees, Trees and Shrubs, &c. 
J OHN Laing & Co., Stanstead Park, Forest Hill, S.E —Descrip¬ 
tive Catalogue of Dutch Bulbs, and other Flower Roots, &c. 
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LONDON SEED TRADE. 
August 18 fh, 1886. 
Alessrs. Hurst k Sox, 39, Seed Alarket, and 152, 
Houndsditeh, London, report a good demand for earh- 
and late Trifolium at last week’s prices. Alustard is 
still very dear and scarce, but the trade is nearly over 
for this article. New Rye is scarce. A little trade is 
doing in Winter Tares, and prices are likely to be 
lower. A few sales have taken place in New Imported 
Italian Rye-grass, at low figures. Millet is in better 
demand ; Hemp and Canary slow. 
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OOVENT GARDEN MARKET. 
August 19 th. 
Fruit.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
. s -d. s.d. s.d. s.d. 
Apples, 4 sieve. 2 0 3 6 Pine-apples, St. 
Cherries, J sieve - 3 0 SO Michaels, each_2 6 SO 
Currants, i sieve .... 2 0 2 6 Pine-apples, Eng., lb. 2 0 3 0 
Grapes.per lb. 0 6 3 0 Plums, 4 sieve . 16 3 6 
Melons.each 1 0 2 0 Strawberries .. per Ih. 0 6 16 
Peaches, per doz.2 0 12 0 
Vegetables.—Average Retail Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
Artichokes, Globe,doz. 2 0 3 0 
Beans, French, per lb. 0 4 
Beet, per dozen. 2 0 3 0 
Cabbages_per doz. 2 0 2 6 
Carrots, per bunch ..06 
Cauliflowers, English, 
per dozen . 30 50 
Celery, per bundle ..16 26 
Cucumbers, each .... 0 6 0 9 
Endive, French, doz. 2 6 3 6 
Herbs, per hunch_ 0 2 0 4 
s.d. s.d. 
Horse Radish, bundle 3 0 5 0 
Lettuces ..per dozen 1 6 
Mushrooms, p. basket 10 2 0 
Onions, per bushel ..4 0 6 0 
Parsley, per hunch ..06 
Radishes, per dozen ..16 
Small salading, punnet 0 4 
Spinach, per strike ..20 
Tomatos, per lb.0 6 OS 
New Turnips,per bun. 0 9 
Potatos.- -Kent Regents, SOs. to 100s. per ton ; Kent Kidneys, 
80s. to 100s. per ton ; Champions, 70s. per ton. 
Cut Flowers.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
Asters, dozen bunches 2 0 4 0 
Arum Lilies, 12 blms. 4 0 6 0 
Bouvardias, per bun. 0 6 10 
Carnations, 12 blooms 10 3 0 
Carnations .. 12 bun. 3 0 6 0 
Cornflower ..12 bun. 16 3 0 
Delphinium . .12 bun. 
Daisies, common, 
12 bunches 2 0 4 0 
Eucharis, per dozen.. 2 6 4 0 
Forget-me-not or Myo- 
sotis, 12 bunches ..2 0 4 0 
Gardenias, 12 blooms. 2 6 4 0 
Gladioli .. 12 sprays 10 2 0 
Heliotropes, 12 sprays 0 6 
Lapageria,red,12blms. 10 2 0 
Lavender, 12 bunches 3 0 5 0 
Lilium longiflorum, 
12 blooms 4 0 6 0 
s.d. s.d. 
Liliums in variety, 
dozen bunehesl2 0 24 0 
Marguerites, 12 bun... 3 0 6 0 
Mignonette, 12 bun... 10 3 0 
Pansies, 12 bunches.. 10 3 0 
Pelargoniums, per 12 
sprays. 09 10 
— scarlet, 12 sprays.. 0 3 0 6 
Primula, double, bun. 0 6 10 
Pyrethrum, 12 bnchs. 2 0 4 0 
Roses ... .12 bunches 2 0 6 0 
Roses (coloured) .... 0 9 10 
Roses, Tea per dozen 0 9 2 0 
Stephan otis, 12 sprays 16 3 0 
Sweet Peas, doz. beh. 16 3 0 
Sweet. Sultan, 12 bun. 3 0 4 0 
Tropieolums . 10 20 
Tuberoses, per dozen. 0 4 0 9 
White Jasmine, bun. 0 6 0 9 
Plants in Pots.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
Aralia Sieboldi, doz.. 6 0 IS 0 
Balsams_per doz. 3 0 6 0 
Begonias, per dozen. .60120 
Cockscombs, per doz. 3 0 6 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 IS 0 
Ficus elastiea, each.. 16 7 0 
Foliage Plants, vari¬ 
ous, each. 0 10 2 0 
s.d. s.d. 
Fuchsia, per doz. 3 0 6 0 
Gladioli, 12 pots .... 6 0 9 0 
Hydrangea ..per doz. 6 0 12 0 
Liliums_ per doz.12 0 30 0 
Lobelia, per dozen ..3 0 4 0 
Marguerites, per doz. 6 0 9 0 
Mignonette, per doz. 4 0 6 0 
Palms in variety, each 2 6 21 0 
Pelargoniums, doz . 6 0 12 0 
Pelargoniums,scariet, 
per dozen . 30 60 
Petunias, per doz. ... 2 0 6 0 
Rhodanthe, per dozen 6 0 9 0 
