May 19, 1888. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
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Turning next to the sides, the visitor will admire a 
grand' display of pot Eoses, the best we shall see in 
London this season, and which are shown in sufficient 
numbers to fill one side. First come Messrs. William 
Paul & Son with a grand lot of half-specimens, taste¬ 
fully relieved with a few standards, and set off in front 
with a fine lot of cut blooms. These are succeeded by 
large contributions of a similar character from Mr. W. 
Eumsey, Waltham Cross ; and Mr. Turner, Slough ; 
which in turn are succeeded by a very handsome group 
of Japanese Maples, dotted with superbly-bloomed 
specimens of Lilium Harrisii, Hydrangea paniculata 
grandiflora and Moutan Preonies, from Messrs. James 
Veitch & Sons, Chelsea. Then, in the opposite 
corners of the tent, will be found some very fine 
specimen Eoses in pots from Messrs. Paul & Son, and 
Messrs. G. Jackman & Son, the latter having also 
sent in a fine bank of smaller specimens, which are 
followed in order by a very handsome contribution 
from Messrs. John Laing & Sons, consisting of a grand 
group of new Caladiums, and an equally fine display 
of stove and greenhouse flowering and fine foliage 
plants. Mr. W. Jceton, Putney, has staged next a 
neat group of Palms, Dracaena Lindenii, &c., which 
contrast admirably with a very showy group of Azaleas 
from Mr. Turner. These are set off on the opposite 
side by a very good lot of Caladiums shown by Mr. 
Nicholson, gardener to W. Mellor, Esq., Chingford. 
Mr. K. Drost, Eichmond, has also a capital group of 
Palms, Dracaenas, Lily of the Valley, &c., which in 
turn are succeeded by a very showy group of Cinerarias 
and Mimulus from Messrs. James Carter & Co., and a 
handsome collection of large Palms, Dracaenas, &c., 
from Mr. Iceton. 
In the second tent a magnificent group of plants is 
exhibited by Mr. J. Sweet, New Lodge, Whetstone. 
The corners of the group are rounded off, giving the 
whole a fine effect. It includes Ericas, Chrysanthemum 
coronarium (double yellow), Mignonette, Pelargoniums, 
Fuchsias, Cinerarias, Asparagus, Petunias, and Cocos. 
Another fine group in this same competition is shown 
by Mr. E. Eochford, Mill Lane Nursery, Cheshunt. 
It includes Ficus elastica, Hydrangea hortensis, Mig¬ 
nonette, Palms, Ferns, Ehodanthe Manglesi, Spiraea, 
Calceolarias, and others. Messrs. J. & J. Hayes, Lower 
Edmonton, have a capital group, consisting of Hydran¬ 
geas, Pelargoniums,Zonal Pelargoniums,Fuchsias, Lilies 
and Spiraeas. Mr. G. Braid shows a fine group, consisting 
chiefly of show and decorative Pelargoniums in 48-sized 
pots. The plants are of a large size and freely flowered. 
Mr. G. Poulton, Angel Eoad, Edmonton, has a grand 
mass of Coleus of one variety, backed up by Lilium 
candidum and L. longiflorum. Mr. H. B. May, Upper 
Edmonton, exhibits a most attractive group of Ferns, 
including Davallias, Adiantums, Nephrolepis, Pteris, 
as well as Aralias, Crotons, &c., all most tastefully and 
attractively arranged. Another large and varied group 
is shown by Messrs. J. & J. Hayes, including Fuchsias, 
Pelargoniums, Cinerarias, Hydrangeas, Zonal Pelar¬ 
goniums, all very showy and attractive. 
Hardy plants in great variety are shown by Mr. T. 
S. Ware, Hale Farm Nurseries, Tottenham. The group 
includes Liliums, Dielytra spectabilis, Polemonium, 
Silene virginica, S. pennsylvanica, Primula Sieboldi, 
Iris pumila ccerulea, Cypripedium calceolus, C. occi¬ 
dental, and others. Messrs. Collins Bros. & Gabriel 
exhibit a well grown group of hardy herbaceous plants 
in large pots. It includes Aquilegia chrysantha, 
Lychnis Haageana, Spiraea palmata, Lilium pomponium 
verum, L. colchicum, L. longiflorum Harrisii, Cypri¬ 
pedium spectabile, Lychnis vespertina plena, Geum 
coccineum flore pleno, and Iris in variety. A large, 
varied and beautiful group of hardy herbaceous plants is 
exhibited by Messrs. Paul & Son, including such things 
as Caltha palustris flore pleno, Saxifraga granulata 
flore pleno, Polemonium reptans, Gentiana acaulis, 
Adonis vernalis, Polemonium Eichardsoni, Primula 
Sieboldi, Corydalis nobilis, and others. Mr. T. S. Ware 
also exhibits a large group of Daffodils and many other 
beautiful hardy bulbs. Messrs. Barr & Son, Covent 
Garden, have a similarly fine and extensive group of 
Daffodils, and a great number of bulbous, herbaceous 
and Alpine plants. Mr. W. Poupart, of Twickenham, 
has a fine group of cut flowers, as grown for market 
purposes. They include Narcissus biflorus, N. poeticus 
and varieties, N. incomparabilis and varieties, Wall¬ 
flowers, Lily of the Valley, Trollius, Myosotis dis- 
sitiflora, Anemone coronaria in great variety, Spiraea 
japonica, Eanunculus aconitifolius flore pleno, Tulips, 
and other things, which make up a most attractive 
group, the fragrance of which is also very powerful. 
A beautiful group of herbaceous Calceolarias comes 
from Mr. H. B. May, Dyson’s Lane Nurseries, Upper 
Edmonton. They are dwarf, with flowers of large size, 
rich and varied in colour and markings. They are 
edged with Mimulus Harrisoni, Centaurea Candida, 
and Adiantums. There are also Carnations, Spiraeas, 
and Pelargoniums. A magnificent group of Tulips 
and Narcissi is exhibited by Mr. James Walker, 
Whitton, Middlesex. A varied assortment of Tulips 
are included in the group, such as Parrot Tulips, and 
many beautiful single varieties as well as double. The 
Narcissi are chiefly of the N. poeticus type. Irises 
and Doronicums add variety, and all are cut with 
long stalks, and neatly staged. A tastefully got up 
group comes from Messrs. Hawkins & Bennett, Lily 
Gardens, Twickenham. The back-ground consists of 
Ivy-leaved Pelargoniums, the groundwork of 
Adiantums, and a crescent of Lily of the Valley 
occupies the central part on the front of the stage, and 
one pyramidal mass occupies each end on a groundwork 
of moss. Mr. P. H. Garcia, Central Avenue, Covent 
Garden, has three large and magnificent bouquets. 
One is made of white flowers and Adiantums ; another 
with pink Cattleyas over the white ; while a third 
consists of Eoses. He has also some beautiful 
wreaths and crosses. 
Cut blooms of hardy plants are shown by Messrs. 
Paul & Son, The Old Nurseries, Cheshunt ; and cut 
Eoses are contributed by Messrs. Walker, Thame; 
Eumsey, Waltham Cross ; and Turner, Slough. Pelar¬ 
goniums, show, decorative and fancy, are staged by 
Messrs. J. & J. Hayes; they are grown in 48-sized pots, 
and exhibit a wonderful amount of foliage and bloom 
in such small space ; the flowers are also of large size 
and rich in colour. The group consists of fifty plants. 
Calceolarias in grand form come from Messrs. H. 
Cannell & Sons, Swanley. The flowers are large, 
extremely varied in colour and rich in the markings ; 
others are seifs and the plants are dwarf, covering the 
pots with their leaves ; they also show some boxes of 
Pelargonium flowers done up in trusses. A very dwarf 
group in 48-sized pots is also shown by Messrs. J. & J. 
Hayes. A collection of cut blooms of remarkably fine 
zonal varieties is also contributed by Messrs. J. E. 
Pearson & Sons, Chilwell. 
In the way of fruit, first comes a collection shown by 
Mr. J. B. Thomas, Covent Garden, including Oranges, 
Apples, Madeira Bananas, Grapes, and Cranberries. 
A box of Chinese Lychees is also rather a novel exhibit 
at a London exhibition. Bound White Potatos from 
Malta are also to be seen. A collection of Apples in 
good preservation is exhibited by Messrs. J. Cheal & 
Sons, Crawley, Sussex ; and A. H. Smee, Esq. (Mr. 
G. W. Cummins, gardener), The Grange, Wallington, 
has also a fine collection of Apples ; as have Messrs. 
George Bunyard & Co., Maidstone. Melons from the 
Channel Islands are contributed by Mr. Geo. Monro, 
Covent Garden. He has also Grapes and Peas, the 
latter a very fine sample. Some President and Sir 
Joseph Paxton Strawberries in fine condition exhibited 
by Mr. Vert, gardener to Lord Braybrook, Audley-end, 
Saffron Waldon, concludes the list. 
As we have before observed, the show is a fine one in 
many respects, and we trust that — although it is still 
raining as we go to press—it may be fine to-morrow 
(Friday), so that the Society’s impoverished exchequer 
may be replenished by means of a large attendance. 
List of Awards. 
Group of Plants arranged for effect in a space not exceeding 
150 ft. square (nurserymen).—Silver Cup to Messrs. J. Laing 
& Sons. 
Group of Plants, as above (market growers).—Silver Cups to 
Mr. J. Sweet and Mr. W. Iceton ; Silver Gilt Banksian Medals 
to Mr. H. B. May and Mr. E. Rochford ; Silver Flora Medal 
to Messrs. J. & J. Hayes ; and Silver Banksian Medal to Mr. 
G. Braid. 
Group of Orchids arranged with foliage plants (open).- Silver 
Cup to Baron Schroder. 
Group of Orchids— Not more than 0 plants (nurserymen).— 
Silver-gilt Banksian Medal to Mr. J. Cypher. 
Orchids —12 varieties, cut spikes or bunches, distinct. To be 
shown in glasses (open).—Silver Flora Medal to Major Lendy. 
Group of Masdevallias and Odontoglossums —Not more 
than 25 plants (open).—Silver-gilt Medal to H. M. Pollett, 
Esq. 
Group of Cattleyas and L alias —Combined or separate 
group of 15 distinct (open).—Silver Cup to Mr. J. Cypher. 
Group of 12 Roses, in pots (open).—Silver Cup to Messrs. 
Paul & Son; Silver Gilt Banksian Medal to Messrs. Geo. 
Jackman & Son; and Silver Flora Medal to Mr. C. Turner. 
Roses— 24 cut blooms, not less than 12 varieties (open).—Silver 
Gilt Banksian Medal to Mr. W. Rumsey ; Silver Flora Medal 
to Mr. C. Turner ; Silver Banksian Medal to Mr. J. Walker. 
Group of 9 Greenhouse Azaleas, in pots (open).— Silver 
Gilt Banksian Medal to Mr. C. Turner. 
Group of 9 Pelargoniuns— Show, Decorative, and Fancy 
(open).—Silver Gilt Banksian Medal to Mr. C. Turner; Silver 
Banksian Medal to Messrs. J. & J. Hayes. 
Group of 50 Pelargoniums —Show, Decorative, and Fancy 
(open).—Silver Gilt Banksian Medal to Messrs. J. & J. Hayes. 
Collection of Market Flowers (cut).—Silver Cup, given hy 
the Duke of Bedford, Mr. W. Poupart. 
Group of Hardy Herbaceous Plants, in pots (open).—Silver 
Gilt Banksian Medal to Messrs. Collins Bros. & Gabriel; 
Silver Flora Medal to Mr. T. S. Ware ; Silver Banksian Medal 
to Messrs. Paul & Son. 
Hardy Plants— Cut blooms (open).—Silver Gilt Banksian 
Medal to Mr. T. S. Ware ; Silver Flora Medal to Messrs. Paul 
& Son. 
Group of 25 Calceolarias, in pots (open).—Silver Gilt 
Banksian Medal to Messrs. J. James & Son ; Silver Flora 
Medal to Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons ; Silver Banksian Medal 
to Messrs. J. & J. Hayes. 
Miscellaneous Objects not specially mentioned or provided 
for in the foregoing Classes.—Silver Cups to Sir Trevor 
Lawrence, Messrs. Barr & Son, Messrs. Paul & Son, Messrs. F,' 
Sander & Co., Messrs. Hugh Low & Co., and Messrs. J. Veitch 
& Sons for Group of Orchids ; Silver Gilt Banksian Medal to 
Messrs. J. Laing & Sons, Mr. P. H. Garcia, Mr. J. Walker, 
Mr. William Rumsey, Mr. B. S. Williams, and F. Wigan, Esq. 
Silver Flora Medals to Mr. H. B. May, Mr. G. Munro, Mr. J. 
B. Thomas, and Messrs. George Jackman & Son. Silver 
Banksian Medals to M. Meller, Esq., and Messrs. J. Carter & 
Co. 
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otes from Scotland. 
Vegetable Notes. —It is a fact well known that 
“the best-laid schemes of mice and men gang aft agley. ’ ’ 
So Burns wrote, and cultivators are often wrong in 
their calculations when doing their best to raise crops 
as early and as fine as circumstances will allow. This 
year—like some previous seasons—we have made the 
usual efforts to get our crops as early as possible, but 
there has been more haste than good speed. We notice 
that Potatos planted early are not so forward as those 
put in two months later, they being more weakly in 
growth. Peas raised in boxes, and forwarded with 
much care and attention, are no farther advanced than 
those sown in the open ground six weeks later, which 
are stronger than the former. Cauliflowers sown in 
spring, and grown on slowly under protection, are in 
a much better condition than those grown in frames 
through the winter with careful attention. The same may 
be said of Brussels Sprouts, Savoys, curled Kale, Bore¬ 
cole, and Leeks. The season is certainly very late, but 
vegetation has made excellent progress during the second 
week of May. Onions have come up remarkably well, 
though late ; so also have Parsnips and Carrots on 
land which has been well ridged and subsequently 
forked. All crops are looking healthy, and we hope 
to see a good vegetable year. Parsley has been very 
abundant and good, while Spinach has suffered more 
severely than we ever remember it doing. 
Since hoe and prong have been freely applied after 
the frost-bound land was thawed and warmed by the 
sun, growth has been rapid, and vegetables, such as 
early Cabbage, Spinach, Eadishes and Lettuce, have 
come into use abundantly. We notice that among a 
number of kinds of Brussels Sprouts, the variety called 
Dalkeith has stood the weather by far the best, there 
being no losses among this kind. Early London 
Cauliflower and Walcheren have stood well with little 
protection. True Bath Cos Lettuce has outdistanced 
all others for hardiness, but on a southern exposure 
it is much superior to that facing the east ; the latter 
plants have not grown to half the size of the former, 
and a fourth of them perished. Batavian Endive has 
stood all the winter exposed, and is in fair condition. 
Seeds have mostly come up well, and there are few 
blanks among any of the sowings. Where light sandy 
soil has been spread over seed faces for seed sowing, the 
advantage gained is very striking. Early Milan Turnip 
again comes to the front as a valuable acquisition, but 
during hot dry weather it becomes hot, stringy and 
unpalatable. — Caledonian. 
May Floral Fashions. —Corsage bouquets are 
now rarely worn in the street. They are considered 
too conspicuous for the prevailing taste in street 
costume, which is modest and quiet. Sometimes 
a small cluster of Violets is worn, but no other 
flowers, unless in carriage dress. Bridal bouquets are 
decidedly smaller, and take more the form of a “bunch” 
than a bouquet. They are caught together and have 
no stiff form. Orange blossoms, white Orchids, or 
Lilacs are the favourite flowers composing them. 
Bridesmaids’ bouquets are still large, but are very 
loosely tied together with ribbon. Eibbon of width 
and rich quality is only used by first-class florists. 
The narrow inferior kind put on designs some years 
ago would not now be tolerated. A great deal of fruit 
is. combined with the flowers sent in baskets to 
steamers .—Fannie A. Benson, in American Florist. 
