June 18, 1887. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
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The best bizarre breeder was Lea’s No. 2, from Mr. 
R. Woolfenden ; Mr. W. Prescott being second 
with Sulphur ; and Mr. Barlow third with Excelsior. 
The best rose breeders was Lord Derby, from Mr. J. 
Thurstan ; Mr. Woolley being second with Mabel, and 
the Rev. F. D. Horner third with Lady Grosvenor; 
Industry and Miss B. Coutts were also shown. Beauty 
of Litchurch was the best byblcemen breeder, shown by 
Mr. J. Thurstan ; Mr. R. Woolfenden being second 
with Alice Grey ; and the Rev. F. D. Horner third 
with Talisman, Glory of Stakehill, Ashmoles 114, 
and seedlings were also shown. The premier breeder 
was bizarre, William Lea, shown by Mr. R. Woolfenden. 
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HORTICULTURAL SOCIETIES. 
Royal Horticultural.— June 14 th. —Hardy 
plants constituted the leading feature of this meeting, 
not by virtue of the number of exhibits, but owing to 
the extensiveness of a few large groups. New varieties 
of Orchids were also sent, and added greatly to the 
general interest of the meeting. The number of Iris 
and Pyrethrum exhibited gives a general idea of the 
class of plants in season ; and the bulk of the former 
belong to the bearded class, such as I. germaniea, I. 
squalens, and similar ones. Several Pyrethrums cer¬ 
tificated are described in another column. 
Mr. T. S. Ware, Hale Farm Nurseries, Tottenham, 
was awarded a Silver Banksian Medal for a large group 
of Iris and other hardy plants, including Lathyrus 
Sibthorpii, Heuchera sanguinea, and HyacinthuS 
amethystinus. A vote of thanks was given for a 
basket of Iris, chiefly varieties of I. squalens. A 
similar award was made to Messrs. Barr & Son for a 
group consisting chiefly of Iris. Noticeable amongst 
these was I. variegata Gracchus with yellow standards 
and variegated falls. Hemerocallis Dumortieri, a large- 
flowered deep yellow form. A beautiful group of 
Orchids was exhibited by F. G. Tautz, Esq. (Mr. 
Cowley, gardener), Studley House, Hammersmith, for 
which he received a Silver Gilt Banksian Medal. 
Many fine things were scattered about in the group, 
such as Cypripedium caudatum giganteum, with the 
petals 28 ins. in length ; the curious Dendrobium 
Veitchianum, and Cypripedium Lawrenciana grandi- 
flora, for the latter of which he received a vote of 
thanks. Ten boxes of cut blooms of Pyrethrum ex¬ 
hibited by Messrs. Kelway &Son., Langport, Somerset, 
showed great variety of colour, and were awarded a 
Bronze Banksian Medal. A deep red double variety 
named Melton, and previously certificated, was very 
fine, as well as a double white named Penelope. Mr. 
Gordon, of Twickenham, received a vote of thanks for 
an exhibit of tree Paeonies flowered in pots. A deep 
maroon variety, Prince Frederick, was one of his best. 
Several exhibits of Orchids were also made, and 
F. Wigan, Esq., Clare Lawn, East Sheen (Mr. East, 
gardener), was accorded a vote of thanks for a variety 
of Phalsenopsis grandiflora, with very large flowers. 
He also showed Cattleya gigas Sanderiana and C. 
Mendelii limbata. E. R. Whitwell, Esq., Barton 
Hall, Darlington, showed Cattleya Mossise var. and 
C. labiata Warneri, receiving a vote of thanks for the 
latter. The same was accorded to E. G. Loder, Esq., 
Floore, Weedon, for some fine blooms of Cypripedium 
macranthum and C. calceolus majus. Major-General 
E. S. Berkley, Sibertoft, Market Harborough, and 
E. B. White, Esq., Ardarroch, Garlochhead, both ex¬ 
hibited Dendrobium polyphlebium, with fine rose- 
coloured flowers. Besides those certificated, Mr. 
Ballantyne, gardener to Baron Schroder, The Dell, 
Egham, exhibited a fine spike of Odontoglossum 
crispum Veitchianum and a plant of 0. vexillarium 
vestale. Very finely-blotched varieties of Odonto¬ 
glossum crispum were exhibited by John Day, Esq., 
Tottenham High Cross ; Mr. Blair, The Gardens, 
Trentham Hall, Stoke-on-Trent, with a form named 
0. c. Blair’s variety ; and Messrs. F. Sander & Co., 
with varieties named 0. c. albanense and 0. c. 
Schroder® respectively. The Duke of Marlborough, 
Blenheim, exhibited a fine variety of Cattleya Mendelii 
named C. M. limbata, for which he received a vote of 
thanks ; another variety was named C. M. picturata. 
Cattleya Mossiae Petersi, a fine deep rosy purple variety, 
was exhibited by Mr. A. A. Peters, nurseryman, 
Brussels. A hybrid Cypripedium named C. Cheltoni 
was exhibited by Messrs. Heath & Son, Exotic 
Nurseries, Cheltenham. 
Messrs. J.JCarter & Co., High Holborn, received a 
Cultural Commendation for a basket of Gnaphalium 
leontopodium, and a vote of thanks for Stenogaster 
concinna. Several uncommon things were sent up 
from the Royal Gardens, Kew, including Streptocarpus 
Dunnii, Wahlenbergia graminifolia and Salvia scapi- 
formis. Mr. R. Dean, of Ealing, exhibited an 
interesting dwarf annual Chrysanthemum, named C. 
multicaulis, with radical fleshy leaves and bright yellow 
flowers borne on scapes about 6 ins. high ; he also 
showed some other Chrysanthemums and hybrid 
Aquilegias from the open ground. Some new 
Carnations were exhibited by Mr. R. Spinks, Victoria 
Road, Horley, Surrey: Pride of Horley, a double 
white, with a few red stripes, was considered the best. 
It was finely scented, but a variety named Mrs. Spinks 
exceeded it in this respect—smelling like the old Clove. 
A fine basket of Leschenaultia biloba major was staged 
by Messrs. W. Balchin & Sons, Hassocks Gate and 
Brighton. A Cultural Commendation was given. 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, exhibited Alsine 
verna plenissima and Anthurium Bakerianum; the 
latter being in fruit. Anemone King of Scarlets was 
exhibited by Mr. B. Gilbert, Dyke, Bourne, Lincoln¬ 
shire ; Ampelopsis Veitchii purpurea, by Messrs. H. 
Collyer & Co., Camden Road Nurseries, Tunbridge 
Wells ; Rhododendron Fortunei, Mrs. Chas. Butler, by 
Messrs. Paul & Son, The Old Nurseries, Cheshunt. 
For this last a vote of thanks was given. A curious 
yellow Primula, appearing intermediate between P. 
verticillata and P. japonica, was shown by Mr. G. F. 
Wilson, F.R. S., Heatherbank, Weybridge. An assort¬ 
ment of Pansy blooms were sent in late by Mr. Eckford. 
At a meeting of the Fruit Committee, Mr. J. T. 
Lockie, The Gardens, Oakley Court, Windsor, in the 
competition for Messrs. Sutton & Sons’ prizes for a 
brace of Melons, received the first award for Suttons’ 
Hero of Lockinge and La Favourite. The Earl of 
Radnor, Longford Castle, Salisbury, was third; the 
second being withheld. 
Royal Botanic. —The second summer show of 
this society was held, as is usual on such occasions, in 
the large tent, the corridor, and a long narrow tent 
adjoining the large one, in which the greatest display 
was made. A fine effect was produced by intermixing 
the larger and taller flowering and foliage specimens 
round the sides of the tents, while the Orchids and 
several groups of dwarfer flowering and other plants 
occupied the centre. 
Mr. James Cypher, Cheltenham, carried off the first 
prize in open competition for twelve stove and green¬ 
house plants in flower. His Erica Cavendishi was a 
huge specimen, and Bougainvillea glabra was well- 
flowered. Mr. D. Donald, gardener to J. G. Barclay, 
Esq., Knott’s Green, Leyton, was second. The latter 
was first in the amateurs’ class for six plants of similar 
description. Mr. A. Offer, gardener to J. Warren, Esq., 
Handcross Park, Crawley, was second. In the 
nurserymen’s class for the same, Mr. H. James, Castle 
Hill Nursery, Norwood, obtained the first award, and 
Mr. J. Cypher, second. Mr. J. Douglas, gardener to 
F. Whitbourne, Esq., Great Gearies, Ilford, carried off 
the first prize in the amateurs’ class for twelve exotic 
Orchids ; and Mr. F. J. Hill, gardener to H. Little, 
Esq., the second. In the nurserymen’s class for the 
same, Mr. Cypher was first, and Mr. H. James, second. 
For twelve exotic Orchids (one plant in each pot), Mr. 
J. Douglas received the primary award in the amateurs’ 
class, and Mr. F. J. Hill, second. Mr. H. James was 
the only competitor in the nurserymen’s class 
corresponding to this. 
Pelargoniums were well shown in fine condition, 
Mr. C. Turner being first for shew varieties in the 
nurserymen’s class and Mr. J. Cypher second. In the 
amateurs’ class, Mr. F. J. Hill was first and Mr. D. 
Phillips, Langley Broom, Slough, second. Mr. C. 
Turner was first in the nurserymen’s class for fancies ; 
and Mr. D. Phillips was first in theamateurs’ class, while 
Mr. F. J. Hill was second. For Zonal Pelargoniums, 
in the open class, Mr. H. Eason, gardener to B. Noakes, 
Esq., Hope Cottage, Highgate, was first, and Mr. F. 
J. Hill second. 
Mr. J. Offer, gardener to J. Warren, Esq., carried off 
the first prize for six exotic Ferns, showing, amongst 
others, a fine Adiantum Farleyense. For six fine- 
foliaged plants, Mr. D. Donald received the first award 
in the amateurs’ class ; and Mr. J. Cypher was first in 
the nurserymen’s class. Mr. H. James carried off the 
first prize for six distinct Palms in open competition- 
Mr. H. James had the best six variegated-leaved 
plants. For twelve tuberous-rooted Begonias, Messrs. 
J. Laing & Co. took the first prize, with fine speci¬ 
mens—an easy victory. In open competition Mr. H. 
James was first for twelve Nepenthes, as well as for 
Sarracenias. 
Messrs. Paul k Son, The Old Nurseries, Cheshunt, 
were the only competitors in the collection of annuals 
and hardy herbaceous nineteenth-century plants. Cut 
flowers were numerous and fine. Mr. J. Hollingsworth, 
Turkey Court, Maidstone, was first for twelve varieties 
of Roses ; and Mr. J. R. Tranter, Upper Assenden, 
Henley-on-Thames, was first for twenty-four varieties ; 
while Mr. A. Gibson, gardener to J. F. Burnaby Atkins, 
Esq., Halstead Place, Sevenoaks, received the first 
prize for twelve trusses of yellow varieties, and the 
same for twelve trusses of any colour. Mr. J. 
Hollingsworth received the first award for six fine- 
scented Roses. 
Mr. T. S. Ware obtained the first prize for twenty- 
four trusses of hardy herbaceous plants. For a 
collection of Iris of not less than twenty-five varieties, 
Messrs. Collins Bros. & Gabriel, 39, Waterloo Road, 
S. E. were first ; Mr. A. Gibson carried off the primary 
award for twenty-four trusses of stove and greenhouse 
flowers, and Mr. J. Douglas did the same for twelve 
trusses of Orchids. Mr. C. Turner was first for twenty- 
four trusses of show Pelargoniums; and Mr. D. Philipps 
was first for twenty-four trusses of zonal Pelargoniums. 
A fine collection of fresh-cut British wild flowers was 
shown by Mr. M. Iv. Dixon, gardener to Sir T. M. 
Wilson, Searles, Uckfield, obtaining the first prize in 
open competition ; while Mr. W. G. Tranter, Upper 
Assenden, Henley-on-Thames, was second. 
There was a fair display of fruit, but in many cases 
it was not ripe, although Peaches were generally fairly 
well coloured. Mr. R. Parker, gardener to J. Corbett, 
Esq., Impney, Droitwich, was first for a collection of 
fruit of any number of dishes. Mr. H. W. Ward, 
gardener to the Earl of Radnor, Longford Castle, 
Salisbury, was first for one Queen Pine Apple. Mr. 
R. Parker was first for two Melons ; Mr. J. 
Hollingsworth was first for a basket of any black 
Grape, of not less than twelve pounds ; while Mr. P. 
Feist, gardener to R. J. Ashton, Esq., Bishopsgate 
House, Staines, was first for a basket of white Grapes. 
Mr. J. Hollingsworth was awarded first prize for three 
bunches of black Hamburgh ; and Mr. H. W. Ward 
the same for the same quantity of any other black. 
Mr. P. Feist was first for three bunches of Muscat of 
Alexandria, and Mr. H. W. Ward the same for any 
other white. Two dishes of Peaches shown by Mr. 
W. H. Divers, gardener to J. T. Hop wood, Ketton 
Hall, Stamford, gained the first prize, ; and Mr. J. 
Harris, gardener to Sir H. H. Vivian, was first for 
Nectarines. Mr. J. Worthing, gardener to A. Moss, 
Esq., Chad well Heath, gained the first prize for two 
dishes of Strawberries ; Mr. W. Parker the same for 
two dishes of Figs ; and Mr. T. Hare, Wellingore 
Gardens, Grantham, was first for two dishes of Cherries. 
A considerable display was made by the groups of 
miscellaneous plants. Large Silver Medals were 
awarded to Messrs. J. Laing & Co. for a group of 
Begonias, Palms, Orchids and Ferns ; to Messrs. 
Hooper k Co., Covent Garden, for a group of Gloxinias, 
Palms, Orchids and Ferns. Small silver medals were 
awarded to Messrs. T. Rivers & Son, Sawbridgeworth, 
for a collection of fruiting trees in pots ; to Mr. W. 
May, gardener to F. C. Jacomb, Esq., Ashurst Park, 
Stamford Hill, for a group of Orchids ; to Mr. G. 
Elliot, gardener to W. F. Darnell, Esq., Devonshire 
House, Stamford Hill, for another group of Orchids ; 
to Mr. H. B. May, Dyson’s Lane Nursery, Upper 
Edmonton, for a fine group of decorative Ferns, Crotons 
and Aralias; and to Mr. A. Luff, Hetherset, Streatham, 
for a large group of Gloxinias. Large Bronze Medals 
were awarded to Mr. T. S. Ware, Hale Farm Nurseries, 
Tottenham, for hardy herbaceous plants; and to 
Messrs. Barr k Son, King Street, Covent Garden, for a 
collection of Iris, Ixias, Hemerocallis, &c. Bronze 
Medals were awarded to Messrs. Rivers & Son for Roses 
and dishes of fruit ; to Messrs. Hooper & Co. for cut 
flowers of Iris, Aquilegias, &c. ; to Mr. D. White, 
gardener to Mrs. Farnell Watson, Redlees, Isleworth, 
for a fine group of Calceolarias ; to the Comte de Paris, 
Chateau de France, Sheen, Surrey, for a group of 
hardy Orchids, chiefly European. Certificates were 
accorded to Mr. John Forbes, Hawick, N.B., for 
twelve boxes of exceedingly fine Pansy blooms ; to 
