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THE GARDENING WORLD 
May 28, 1887. 
Covent Garden, were second witli similar plants ; and 
Mr. H. James third. Competition was very keen in 
the class for dinner-table decorative plants, consisting 
of Palms, Crotons, Aralias, &c., Messrs. Hooper & Co. 
obtaining first prize. Mr. Hudson, gardener to H. J. 
Atkinson, Esq., M.P., Gunnersbury House, Acton, and 
Messrs. John Laing & Co. were equal second. Mr. 
H. James was first for both Sarracenias and Nepenthes, 
and Mr. A. Luff second. 
The first prize for -Roses in 9-in. pots was gained by 
Messrs. Paul & Son, The Old Nurseries, Cheshunt ; 
the second by Mr. C. Turner ; third by Mr. Rumsey, 
Joyning’s Xurseries, Waltham Cross. Mr. J. James, 
Woodside, Slough, was first with a fine group of dwarf 
large-flowered Calceolarias ; Mr. C. J. Salter second ; 
Mr. H. Guzett, gardener to T. Gabriel, Esq., Elmstead, 
Leigham Court Road, Streatham, third. Mr. J. 
Wakeham was first for a single stove plant in bloom ; 
Mr. H. James was first for a greenhouse plant ; Mr. 
James Lambert was first for a fine-foliaged plant. In 
the class for sis button-hole bouquets, Messrs. Perkins 
& Sons, Coventry, secured the first place ; Mrs. Bishop, 
Duppas Hill, Croydon, second; Mr. C. A. Wright, 
2, Railway Buildings, Xorwood, third. Messrs. 
Perkins & Sons were again first for a bouquet, and a 
bridal bouquet, while Mr. J. R. Chard, Brunswick Xur¬ 
series, Stoke Xewington, was second. Mr. George 
Phippen, florist, Reading, was awarded a first prize for 
an epergne for a drawing room ; Mr. T. Butcher, 
South Xorwood, was first for a vase for dinner-table, 
while Mr. J. R. Chard was second in both cases. In the 
class for cut flowers of stove and greenhouse plants, Mr. 
A. Gibson, gardener to T. F. B. Atkins, Esq., Halstead 
Place, Sevenoaks, secured the first place ; Mr. T. X. 
Penfold second ; Mr. H. James third. 
The competition was generally well sustained in the 
amateurs’ classes, and Mr. W. Chapman was again 
first for stove and greenhouse plants, showing fine 
specimens of Ixora Dixiana, Dracophyllum gracile, and 
Tremandra erictefolia. Mr. A. Offer was second, show¬ 
ing Boronia elatior, Statice Gilberti, &c. ; Mr. J. 
Bolton third. Mr. A. Offer was first for greenhouse 
Azaleas. In the class for fine-foliaged plants Mr. W. 
King, Waddon House, Croydon, gained first, showing 
large specimens of Phoenix reelinata and Latania 
borbonica ; Mr. A. Offer was second; and Mr. J. Bolton 
third. Mr. Bolton had the first prize for stove and 
greenhouse Ferns, showing amongst others a fine 
Cibotium regale; Mr. G. Parrott, gardener to W. 
Wright, Esq., The Grange, Denmark Hill, was second; 
and Mr. J. Wakeham, third. For six Orchids Mr. 
Catt and Mr. Hill were again first and second re¬ 
spectively ; Mr. A. Luff third. Mr. A. Offer was first 
for six Crotons, showing fine plants of Prince of Wales, 
Angustifolia, &c. ; Mr. J. R. Bird second ; and Mr. 
H. Guyett, gardener to T. Gabriel, Esq., Streatham, 
third. ' Mr. W. King carried off first prize for Dracaenas 
with D. Lindeni, D. Baptisti, &c. ; Mr. C. J. Salter 
second; Mr. J. Bolton third. Large well-flowered 
Gloxinias were shown by Mr. Slogrove, gardener to 
Mrs. Crawford, Gatton, Reigate, securing first ; Mr. 
A. Luff second; Mr. G. Parrott third. In the class for 
show Pelargoniums Mr. F. Hill exhibited fine plants 
of Formosa, The Baron, &c., and was first, while Mr. J. 
Wiggins was second. Mr. D. Philipps was first for 
the'fii.ncy type of Pelargoniums ; Mr. F. Hill second, 
Mr. J. Wiggins third. Mr. G. Kinson, gardener to 
L. Luders, Esq., Claremont, West Dulwich, received a 
second prize for Roses, while the others were withheld. 
Mr. C. J. Salter carried off the first prize for Calceolarias 
with dwarf well-flowered plants ; Mr. J. Ford second ; 
Mr. A. Luff third. For stove and greenhouse cut 
flowers Mr. C. J. Salter was again first, exhibiting 
Leelia einnabarina, Dendrobium Bensonise, &c. ; Mr. 
A. Gibson second ; Mr. G. Parrott third. 
Amongst miscellaneous exhibits, Messrs. Barr & Son, 
King Street, Covent Garden, were still to the front 
with a large collection of cut Xarcissi, &c., including 
Gladiolus Herbert!, G. tristis var., Tulipa vitellina, 
fine canary-yellow, and other new plants. Messrs. 
W. Paul & Son exhibited a fine group of Roses in pots 
and cut blooms ; and three boxes of cut blooms of 
Marechal Xiel were exhibited by Mr. J. Walker, 
Thame, Oxon. Marechal Xiel Roses and fancy Pansies 
were exhibited by Mr. F. Hooper, Widcombe Hill, 
Bath. Mr. W. Rumsey, Joynings Xurseries, Waltham 
Cross, also exhibited six boxes of cut Roses, including 
two of Souvenir d’un Ami. A fine lot of tree Pteonies 
and herbaceous plants were shown by Mr. T. S. A are, 
Hale Farm Xurseries, Tottenham, four of the Pteonies 
being certificated, as described in another column. 
Messrs. Paul & Son, The Old Xurseries, Cheshunt, 
exhibited a fine group of herbaceous and Alpine plants ; 
Mr. J. R. Bird a group of Crotons and Mignonette ; 
and Messrs. Perkins & Sons a wreath. 
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS. 
Winter and Summer-flowering Plants.— Richmond. Browne: 
We presume that frost is kept out of vour greenhouse in winter, 
and if so, the following will dower freely with you, namely, 
Cytisus racemosus (yellow). Primula sinensis, Coronilla glauca 
(yellow), Salvia Grahami (red), Boronia elata (carmine), Daphne 
odorata (D. iudica of gardens, pink or rose, sweet-scented). 
These six plants are easily managed, and free-flowering, but 
There is a host of other fine or suitable plants, such as Azaleas, 
Camellias, Cinerarias, Boronia megastigma, Epacris, Erica 
melanthera, E. hyemalis, Chorozema cordata splendens, and C. 
Chandleri, Cyclamen persicum, Eriostemon densiflorus, Imanto- 
phyllum miniatum, Lachenalia tricolor, L. Nelsoni, Metrosideros 
floribunda, Polygala Dalmaisiana, Richardia sethiopica. Salvia 
Bethelli, S. Piteheri, Sparmannia africana, Tetratheca hirsuta, 
and others. For summer-flowering plants. Pelargoniums, 
Fuchsias, Hydrangea hortensis, or some of the garden varieties, 
such as Thomas Hogg, Abutilons in variety, Agapanthus uni- 
bellatus, Chrysanthemum frutescens, or some of the many 
garden varieties as L’Etoile d'Or, Erica eximia, E. Aitoniana, E. 
Massonii major, E. perspicua nana, and Tuberous-rooted 
Begonias. There are also many fine climbers. 
Names of Plants. —IF. Rushton, : Magnolia conspicua Soulan- 
geana. C. B. G., Acton : Scilla hispanica (syn. S. campanulata), 
a well-grown specimen, with more spreading segments than 
usual, probably owing to its being cultivated in a greenhouse, 
and not a constant and distinct variety from the type; the 
other is Saxifraga ciespitosa var. B. L.: 1, probably a Cali- 
stemon, please send when in flower ; 2, Eriostemon scaber. 
P. G. E. : 1, Saxifraga crassifolia (might be a variety, but no 
typical leaf was sent); 2, Sedum sarmentosum variegatum ; 3, 
Ranunculus amplexicaulis ; 4. Scrophularia aquatica variegata; 
5, Asphodeline lutea (syn. Asphodelus luteus). Cosmopolitan ; 
1, Cardamine pratensis alba ; 2, Sisymbrium Alliaria ; 3, Ceras- 
tium vulgatum; 4, Capsella Bursa-pastoris ; 5, Cardamine pra¬ 
tensis ; 6, Ranunculus bulbosus; 7. Carex paludosa: S, Anthriscus 
sylvestris ; 9, Ajuga reptans ; 10, Lamium album. Levenshulme : 
1, Leelia purpurata, a very fine variety, with intensely purple 
labellum and rosy sepals and petals ; 2, Cattleya Mossiae, with 
very fine warm rose sepals and petals; 3, Odontoglossum corda- 
tum ; 4, Epidendrum vitellinum. 
COMMUNIc ations Received. —G. W. C.—J. G.—E. R. C.— 
D. & E.—IV. G.—A. C.—G. B.—T. B.—R. S.—Scotian.—J. IT.— 
Q. R.- D. M. 
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TRADE CATALOGUES RECEIVED. 
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Plants, Begonias, Orchids, &e. 
Lucombe, Pince & Co., Exeter.—Stove, Greenhouse, Bedding, 
and Herbaceous Plants, &c. 
Daaiann & Co., San Giovanni a Teduccio, near Naples.— 
Catalogue of Bulbs, Roots and Orchids. 
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COVENT GARDEN MARKET. 
May 26th. 
Fruit.—Average Wholesale Peices. 
s.d. s.d. 
Apples, ^ sieve. 2 0 5 0 
Grapes ..per lb. 3 0 5 0 
Grapes, Chan. Islands, 
per lb. 2 6 3 6 
Kent Cobbs.. 100 lbs.60 0 
Vegetables.—Aver 
s.d. s.d. 
Artichokes, Globe,doz. 2 0 3 0 
Asparagus, per bdle. 2 0 5 0 
Beans, French, per lb. 2 0 2 6 
Beet, per dozen. 2 0 3 0 
Brussel Sprouts,per lb. 
Cabbages_per doz. 2 0 2 6 
Carrots, per bunch ..06 
Cauliflowers, English, 
per dozen . 30 50 
Celery, per bundle ..20 
Cucumbers, each .... 0 6 10 
Endive, French, doz. 2 6 3 6 
s.d. s.d. 
Peaches.... per dozenl2 0 21 0 
Pine-apples, St. 
Michaels, each .... 3 0 SO 
Pine-apples, Eng., lb. 1 0 16 
Strawberries, per lb.. 3 0 6 0 
lge Retail Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
Herbs, per bunch.... 0 2 0 4 
Horse Radish, bundle 3 0 5 0 
Lettuces ..per dozen 16 2 0 
Mushrooms, p. basket 10 2 0 
Onions, per bushel ..4 0 5 0 
Parsley, per bunch ..06 
Radishes, per dozen.. 1 6 
Sea Kale .. per basket 16 2 6 
Small salading.punnet 0 4 
Spinach, per strike ..20 
Tomatos, per lb. 2 0 2 6 
Turnips_ per bun. 0 6 
POTATOS.- Kent Regents, 80s. to 100s. per ton ; Kent Kidneys, 
80s. to 100s. per ton ; Champions, 70s. per ton. 
Cut Flowers.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
Anemones_12 bun. 2 0 4 0 
Arum Lilies, 12 blms. 3 0 5 0 
Azalea, 12 sprays_0 6 10 
Blue Bells,12 bunchs. 10 2 0 
Bouvardias, per bun. 0 6 10 
Camellias.. 12 blooms 10 3 0 
Carnations, 12 blooms 0 9 2 0 
Cut Tulips, 12 blooms 0 2 0 4 
Daffodils,dble:, 12 bun. 
Eucharis, per dozen .. 3 0 6 0 
Gardenias, 12 blooms. 10 3 0 
Heliotropes, 12 sprays 0 6 10 
Hyacinths. 
Lapageria,red,12blins. 
Lilies of the Valley 
12 sprays 0 6 10 
Lilium longiflorum, 
12 blooms 4 0 6 0 
Marguerites, 12 bun... 3 0 6 0 
Mignonette, 12 bun... 3 0 6 0 
Pansies, 12 bunches.. 2 0 3 0 
Pelargoniums, 12 spys. 0 6 0 9 
s.d. s.d. 
Parme Violets(French), 
per bunch . 26 40 
Pelargoniums, scarlet, 
12 sprays.. 0 9 10 
Polyanthus, 12 buns. 2 0 5 0 
Primroses, 12 bunches 0 3 0 6 
Primula, double, bun. 0 9 16 
— single _12 bun. 
Roses (coloured) .... 1 0 40 
Roses, Tea, per dozen 10 2 0 
Roses, mixed, 
per doz. 0 6 2 0 
j — Saffiano (French), 
per doz. 0 6 0 9 
Spiraea... .12 hunches 4 0 6 0 
Stephanotls, 
dozen sprays 2 0 4 0 
Tropaeolums . ..10 20 
Tuberoses, per dozen. 1 0 
Violets ..12 bunches 0 4 0 9 
Wallflowers ..12 bun. 2 0 4 0 
White Jasmine, him. 0 6 0 9 
Plants in Pots.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
Aralia Sieboldi, doz.. 6 0 IS 0 
Arum Lilies, per doz. 9 0 12 0 
Azalea _per dozenlS 0 36 0 
Cineraria .. per dozen 6 0 9 0 
Cyclamen, .per dozen 
Cyperus, per dozen .. 4 0 12 0 
Dracsena term., doz.. 30 0 60 0 
— viridis, per dozen 12 0 24 0 
Epiphyllums, per doz. 
Erica, various ..doz. 18 0 30 0 
Evergreens, in var., 
per dozen . 6 0 24 0 
Fairy Roses, .perdoz. 8 0 12 0 
Ferns, in var., do .. 4 0 IS 0 
Ficus elastica, each.. 16 7 6 
Foliage Plants, vari¬ 
ous, each. 2 0 10 6 
Fuchsia.per dozen 6 0 9 0 
s.d. s.d. 
Genista ... .per dozen 6 0 9 0 
Hydrangea ..per doz. 9 0 12 0 
Lily of the Valley, 
12 pots 12 0 IS 0 
Lilium longiflorum, 
per doz.lS 0 30 0 
Marguerites, per doz. 6 0 9 0 
Mignonette.. per doz. 4 0 9 0 
Musk, per dozen_ 3 0 6 0 
Palms in variety, each 2 6 21 0 
Pelargoniums_doz. 6 0 IS 0 
Pelargoniums,scarlet, 
per dozen . 40 SO 
Rhodanthe .. per doz. 6 0 9 0 
Roses (various), .doz.IS 0 30 0 
Solanums . 
Spireas ... .per dozen 9 0 12 0 
Tulips ...per doz. pots 
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