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THE GARDENING WORLD 
July 2, 1887. 
being second ; Mr. Karey also had the best twelve 
trasses of single zonal Pelargoniums, Mr. Bishop being 
second. There was an excellent competition in this 
class. Messrs. Bishop and R. Pettitt, Bury St. 
Edmund’s, was first and second with twelve bunches of 
herbaceous plants ; and Mr. Pettitt had the best six 
Delphiniums. Mr. Powell had the best lady’s hair 
bouquet : Mr. Pettitt being second. The Mayor, 
E. W. Lake, Esq., offered special prizes for a single 
piece for table decoration, and here Mr. Powell 
was first; Mr. Bishop second ; and Mr. D. T. Fish 
third. 
Fruit was invited in a few classes. The best three 
bunches of Black Hamburgh Grapes came from Mr. 
Joseph Taylor, gardener to the Duchess of Montrose ; 
Mr. R. Squibbs, The Gardens, Ickworth Park, Bury, was 
second ; and Mr. Smith, The Gardens, Culford Hall, 
Bury, third. Mr. Squibbs had the best three bunches 
of white Grapes, staging good Muscat of Alexandria, 
Mr. H. Bird being second with Foster’s Seedling. 
Melons, Strawberries, and Tomatos, were also shown. 
Vegetables were pretty well shown also, but nothing 
exhibited called for particular remark. The weather 
was fine, and there appeared to be a good attendance 
of the supporters of the society. 
Scottish Pansy.— June 17th. —The forty-third 
annual exhibition of this society was held in the 
Oddfellows’ Hall, Edinburgh, on the above date, and 
although the weather for some time previous had been 
most unfavourable for the culture of this most popular 
flower, owing to the long continued drought, the 
society must be congratulated upon the display which 
was brought together. The entries were far more 
numerous than at any previous show, and although 
the quality was not up to the usual standard, many 
good stands were exhibited. The ladies’ competition 
is an interesting feature here, being for baskets, vases, 
&c., of Pansies and Violas arranged for effect. Mrs. 
D. P. Laird, of Pinkhill, again took championship 
honours, and Messrs. Sutherland, of Lenzie ; Paul, of 
Paisley ; and Laird & Sons, of Edinburgh, were the 
principal prizetakers in the nurserymen’s class, in 
which the competition in many cases was very keen. 
The Violas made a fine display, especially the stand 
exhibited by Messrs. Laird & Sons, who likewise 
showed, not for competition, a magnificent collection 
of Pyrethrum, nicely bunched, which were greatly 
admired. Several seedling Pansies were certificated, 
conspicuous amongst them being John Pope, shown by 
Messrs. Laird & Sons, and which received a similar 
award at King’s Horton the other day. The hall was 
nicely decorated with Palms, Dracaenas, &c., from the 
nursery of Messrs. Dickson & Co. and Messrs. R. B. 
Laird & Sons. It is gratifying to be able to record 
the fact that the society is in a flourishing condition, 
much of the credit for which is due to the energetic 
secretary and treasurer. — A. 0. 
Croydon Horticultural. — June 29th. —The 
annual summer show of this society was held in the 
grounds of Brickwood House, East Croydon, the resi¬ 
dence of Mr. T. ~W. Prince, on Wednesday last, and it 
may be said of the gathering that it was in every way 
a grand success. Croydon had done little to celebrate 
the Jubilee, and it was left to the horticulturists to 
provide the residents with one of the most attractive 
sights of the season. The weather was all that could 
be desired, the list of entries was a heavy one, and the 
energies of the executive were taxed to their utmost. 
A number of large tents had been erected, and the 
exhibits were in advance of previous shows, both as 
regards quantity and quality. Mr. Alderman Layton, 
J. P., distributed the prizes. 
The tent containing the Roses was, of course, the 
centre of attraction, and in the majority of cases the 
various classes were well contested. In the great one 
for forty-eight Roses, distinct, Mr. R. B. Cant, Messrs. 
G. Bunyard & Co., and Mr. Frank Cant were awarded 
the prizes in the order named. For twenty-four Roses, 
distinct, Mr. R. B. Cant, whose blooms were far 
and away the best, was again first ; Mr. Frank Cant 
second ; and Messrs. Cheal third. For twelve Tea or 
Noisette Roses, distinct, Mr. G. W. Pysor secured first 
honours with some very attractive blooms. 
The gardeners’ and amateurs’ class for twenty-four 
blooms, distinct, was well contested, and the prizes 
awarded to Mr. H. Simmons, first; Mr. James Brown, 
second ; and Mr. J. Ridout, third. Some very fine 
hand bouquets were exhibited, and Miss Bishop 
secured first honours with a bouquet showing both 
taste and careful arrangement; Mr. Butcher second ; 
Mr. Chaff third. The Rev. Alan Cheales was first in 
the class for twelve Teas, one variety, and also for six 
Teas, distinct. The best Rose in the show was ex¬ 
hibited by Miss Baker, who was awarded the National 
Rose Society’s Silver Medal. 
In the classes for plants, of which there was a grand 
display, the principal prize winners were Messrs. J. 
Cook, W. King, W. Jupp, C. Welstead, F. N. 
Penfold, S. Elsey, C. Perret, and G. Kirk. 
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS. 
Tomatos Decaying. — G. S.: Under the circumstances it would 
be difficult, not having seen the plants, nor being acquainted 
with the conditions, to give any definite reason for the damage 
done to the fruit sent. There is no trace of the Tomato disease 
caused by the Peronospora, nor other fungus ; but judging from 
the fact that the fruit begins to shrivel at angles, and afterwards 
decay, we should attribute the evil to a too close, insufficiently 
ventilated atmosphere, which induces a rapid but very unsub¬ 
stantial growth. The Tomato likes free ventilation, and plenty 
of sun-heat and light in order to develop the tissues properly, 
and make a storage of reserve material. In a close unventilated 
atmosphere growth is too rapid for reserve to be formed. 
Another suggestion that offers itself is that the soil is not rich 
enough to supply the roots with a sufficient amount of plant 
food. 
Primula Sieboldi. —IF. E. Glover: It is occasionally the 
practice, especially in Scotland, to plant out the varieties of 
this Primula after flowering, but we fail to see the advantage 
gained, except to save the trouble of watering while the plants 
are green. As the plants have generally completed their growth 
before the flowering season is over, they do not increase much 
after that time, and certainly not so much as to insure any 
advantage by planting out. A better plan under the circum¬ 
stances would be to plunge the pots containing them in a bed of 
ashes in a cool place, which would save watering to a great 
extent and allow them to complete their growth gradually, and 
not hasten unduly the decay of the leaves. Towards autumn, 
and after the leaves have died down, divide and re-pot the 
rhizomes, taking care not to bury them too deeply. 
Limnanthes Douglasii. —IF. F.Hart: This beautiful annual 
is not a native of this country, but comes from California It 
ripens seeds and scatters them about so freely that it frequently 
appears in waste ground some distance from gardens, where it 
often appears like a true native, and has been taken for a Butter¬ 
cup by casual observers. When once sown in a border, the seeds 
shed annually germinate in autumn and produce flowers early in 
the season; and these, again, sow themselves. A succession can 
be obtained by sowing seeds in spring, 
Wizard of the North Strawbery. —Can any of your readers 
inform me where I can get this old Strawberry ? It came out 
about 1860 or 1861; it was a very late variety, and on that 
account I would like to get it again.— G. 
Names of Plants.—/. Jellicoe : A grand variety of Odonto- 
glossum crispum, nearer to 0. crispum Triame than to any 
other named variety, but a much finer thing. T. Oshorne: 
Cattleya dolosa. C. J. Wise: Cattleya Mossiae, with all the 
segments of the flower more or less blotched. Very striking, 
but it wants the striations and veining on the sepals, petals, 
and lip of C. M. Hardyana. Glenam: Saxifraga Sibthorpii 
(syn S. Huetti). R. J. G. Read: 1, Brassica monensis var.; 2, 
Bunias orientalis ; Onopordon Acanthium ; 4, Carduus nutans; 
5, Caucalis nodosa. B. C. G.: 1, Saxifraga Hostii; 2, Aristolochia 
Sipho ; 3, Meum athamantieum : 4, Colutea arborescens; 5, 
Symphytum tuberosum; 6, Geranium Robertianum. W. K. 
Glover: 1, Melittis Melissophyllum ; 2, Veronica officinalis ; 3, 
Linaria pallida. 
Book on Vines. — P. C. D.: Vines and Vine Culture by A. F. 
Barron, Royal Horticultural Society’s Garden, Chiswick. 
Published by the Author. 
Communications Received.— G. J.—J. D.—C. W.—W. S.— 
D. & E.—J. D. A S.—J. B—W. C. 
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TRADE CATALOGUES RECEIVED. 
C. G. Van Tubergen, Jr., Zwanenburg, Haarlem, Holland.— 
Wholesale Catalogue of Flower Roots. 
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LONDON SEED TRADE. 
June 29th. 
Messrs. Hurst & Son, 152, Houndsditch, and 39, 
Seed Market, Mark Lane, London, report a small 
attendance at to-day’s market, and as the demand for 
present sowing is small, there are few buyers. There is 
no change in values of Clovers or Grasses. Mustard 
and Rape continue very cheap. English buyers of 
Trifolium wait to know more as to yield of home crop 
before buying French seed ; prices promise to be 
reasonable. 
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OOVENT GARDEN MARKET. 
June 30th. 
Fruit.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
Apples, £ sieve. 
Grapes .per lb. 16 3 0 
Grapes, Chan. Islands, 
per lb. 0 9 2 0 
Kent Cobbs.. 100 lbs. 
Melons .each 16 3 0 
s.d. s.d. 
Peaches....per dozen 4 0 12 0 
Pine-apples, St. 
Michaels, each .... 3 0 SO 
Pine-apples, Eng., lb. 1 0 16 
Strawberries, per lb.. 0 3 10 
Vegetables.—Average Retail Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
Artichokes, Globe,doz. 2 0 3 0 
Asparagus, per bdle. 2 0 5 0 
Beans, French, per lb. 1 6 2 0 
Beet, per dozen. 2 0 3 0 
Cabbages_per doz. 2 0 2 6 
Carrots, per bunch ..06 
Cauliflowers, English, 
per dozen . 60 90 
Celery, per bundle ..20 
Cucumbers, each .... 0 6 10 
Endive, French, doz. 2 6 3 6 
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 
Small salading,punnet 0 4 
Spinach, per strike ..20 
Tomatos, per lb.10 16 
Turnips_ per bun. 0 6 
Potatos.- Kent Regents, 80s. to 100s. per ton ; Kent Kidneys 
80s. to 100s. per ton ; Champions, 70s. per ton. 
No alteration in the price of Cut Flowers and Plants in Pots from 
last week. 
Gardeners’ Orphan Fund. 
NOTICE. 
T he first general meeting of 
the suppoiters of this Fund will be held in the Con¬ 
servatory of the Royal Horticultural Society, South Kensington, 
on Tuesday, July 12th, at 3 p.m., to receive and adopt the 
Report of the Provisional Committee as a basis upon which to 
establish the Gardeners’ Orphan Fund, and to Elect Officers, 
Executive Committee, Ac., Ac. 
It is hoped that all sympathisers With this movement will 
make it convenient to attend. 
A. F. BARRON, Honorary Secretary. 
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Donations and Subscriptions already 
promised or sent. 
FIRST LIST. 
Veitch, Jas., A Sons, Royal Exotic Nursery, 
Chelsea. . 
Green, Thos., & Son (Limited), Smithfield 
Iron Works, Leeds 
Leadbetter, J. P., Gardener, Tranby Croft, 
Hull . 
Donations. 
Subscrip 
| tions. 
£ s. d. 
100 0 0 
10 10 0 
10 10 0 
s. d. 
Ellis, The Hon. Charlotte, De Walden House, 
Eastbourne . 
Pollett, H. M. (H. M. Pollett A Co.), 42 to 
48, Fann Street, E.C. 
Sutton A Sons, Reading . 
Deal, Geo. (Messrs. John Weeks A Co.), 
Chelsea. 
Fish, D. T„ Gardener, Hardwicke House, 
Bury St. Edmunds . 
Herbst, H., Kew Road, Richmond. 
Hogg, Dr., F.L.S., 171, Fleet Street, E.C. ... 
Lee, Mrs. S. A., 4, Arlington Park Villas, 
Chiswick. 
10 0 
10 0 
10 0 
5 5 
5 5 
5 5 
5 5 
5 5 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 5 0 
110 
0 10 0 
Masters, Dr., F.R.S., 41, Wellington Street, 
Strand. 
Sander, F., & Co., St. Albans. 
Allnutt, Mrs , Huntleys, Tunbridge Wells... 
Allan, W., Gardener, Seaford, Clough, Co. 
Down . 
Blacker, Mrs., 4, Hans Place, Sloane Street-, 
S.W. 
Bass, Hon. Mrs., Needwood House, Burton- 
on-Trent . 
Bird, J., American Nurseries, Downham ... 
Coulton, T., Gardener, Heathfield, Waver- 
tree, Liverpool. 
Crump, W., Gardener, Madresfield Court, 
Malvern. 
Chapman, W., Gardener, Hawkesyard, 
Rugeley. 
Carson & Sons, W., La Belle Sauvage Yard 
Ludgate Hill . 
Coleman, W., Gardener, Eastnor Castle, 
Ledbury.. 
Goodacre, J. H., Gardener, Elvaston Castle, 
Derby . . 
Gleeson, M., Gardener, Clumber, Worksop... 
Hill, E., Gardener, Tring Park, Tring 
Head, W. G., Crystal Palace, S.E. 
Jaques, J , Gardener, Waddesden Manor ... 
Laing & Co., J., Stanstead Park Nursery, 
Forest Hill . ... 
Milne, R., Gardener, Vale Royal, North- 
wich, Cheshire. 
Mayor, Horace K., Bramford Lodge, Winch- 
more Hill .. . 
5 5 0 
5 5 0 
5 0 0 
5 0 0 0 5 0 
5 0 0 1 0 0 
5 0 0 
5 0 0 
5 0 0 
5 0 0 
5 0 0 
5 0 0 1 1 0 
5 0 0 
5 0 0 
5 0 0 
5 0 0 
5 0 0 
5 0 0 
5 5 0 
5 0 0 0 5 0 
5 0 0 2 0 0 
Matthews, J., Royal Pottery, Weston-super- 
Mare . 5 0 0 
Perkins, H., Gardener, Greenlands, Henley- 
on-Thames . .. 5 0 0 
Penny, C., Gardener, Sandringham Hall, 
King’s Lynn ... . 5 0 0 
Roberts, J., Gardener, Gunnersbury Park, 
Acton . 5 0 0 
Smith, J., Gardener, Mentmore, Leighton 
Buzzard. 5 0 0 
Shippie, Lt.-Col., Picktree House, Chester- 
le-Street. 5 0 0 
Wildsmith, W., Gardener, Heckfield Place, 
Winehfield . 5 0 0 
Windsor, S., Glangwna, Carnarvon ... 5 0 0 
Willard, J., Gardener, Holly Lodge, High- 
gate, N. 5 0 0 
Coulter, S., Gardener, Copt Hall, Epping ... 4 15 6 
Gibbs, Mrs. W., Tyntesfield, Bristol. 2 10 0 
Ballantine, H., Gardener, The Dell, Egham 2 2 0 
Gilbert, E., Gardener, Charlton House, Old 
Charlton. 2 2 0 
Murdoch, C. T., M.P., Bruckhurst, Woking¬ 
ham . 2 2 0 
Wood A Son, W., Wood Green, N. 2 2 0 
Barron, A. F., Royal Horticultural Society, 
Chiswick. 2 0 0 
Fox, W., Gardener, Holker Hall, Carnforth 2 0 0 
Fielden, Mrs., Grimston, Tadcaster. 
Richards, W., 41, Wellington Street, Strand, 
W.C. .I 2 0 0 
Thomson, D., Gardener, Drumlanrig Castle, 
Thornhill, N.B. . 2 0 0 
Allen, II., Gardener, Brookhill, Kingswear, 
South Devon . 100 
Adams, H. T., Gardener, Bank Hall, Burnley 10 0 
Aitken, H., Gardener, Ricliings Park, Slough 110 
Astley, Sir J. D., Bart., Elsham Hall, Brigg 10 0 
Barnes, G. J., Gardener, Stoodleigh Court, 
Tiverton. ... ... 100 
Barker, A., Grdnr., Hindlip Hall, Worcester 10 0 
Baker, G., Gardener, Membland Hall, Plymp- 
ton, South Devon .' ... l 0 0 
Burnett, J., Gardener, The Deepdene, 
Dorking. 110 
Butcher, E., Gardener to G. Palmer, Esq., 
The Acacias, Reading. 10 0 
Brewster, A., Gardener, Thame Park, Thame 110 
Bedford, F., Gardener, Straflan House, Co. 
Kildare. 10 0 
Bird, W. L., Grdnr, Norton Hall, Daventry 10 0 
Burbridge, Grove Nursery, Westgate-on-Sea 1 o 0 
Brown, J. G., Gardener, Hatfield Hall,! 
Wakefield .I 1 o 0 
110 
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0 10 0 
0 5 0 
1 1 0 
0 5 0 
0 10 0 
10 0 
2 0 0 
0 10 0 
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0 5 0 
0 5 0 
0 5 0 
0 5 0 
0 10 0 
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