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THE GARDENING WORLD 
May 26, 1888. 
of some yellow and purple in the throat. He also 
exhibited C. Wageneri in fine condition. W. H. Scott, 
Esq., Nunfield, Dumfries, was awarded a vote of 
thanks for some varieties of Odontoglossum Anderson- 
ianum. Mr. Glover, gardener to E. Ellis, Esq., 
Manor House, Wallington, Surrey, exhibited a small 
but beautiful group of plants, including Thunia 
Marshalliana, Angrfccum Sanderianum, Cattleya 
Lawrenceana, C. Schroder®, and Mormodes buccinator 
fiavida. A vote of thanks was accorded for each of the 
two latter. The Mormodes was a beautiful variety of 
its kind, with orange-yellow sepals and petals, and a 
clear yellow lip. 
A few small exhibits were brought before the Fruit 
Committee, the most striking of which was perhaps a 
box of Asparagus, with stems of great size and well 
grown. It was shown by Mr. D. Campbell, The Priory 
Gardens, Roehampton, and was awarded a Cultural 
Commendation. He also showed a fine brace of Tender 
and True Cucumber. A quantity of a seedling Broccoli 
was shown by Mr. A. Ward, Stoke Edith Gardens, 
Hereford. A dish of Hackwood Park Tomato was 
exhibited by Charles Hoare, Esq. (gardener, Mr. Bower- 
man), Hackwood Park, Basingstoke. The fruits were 
of large size and well coloured. A dish of Bramley’s 
Seedling Apple in fine condition was exhibited by Mr. 
H. Merryweather, Southwell. It is a beautiful yellow 
Apple, deeply flushed with red-xm the exposed side. 
Batb. Floral Fete.— May lUh. 
This was generally pronounced to be one of the best 
shows seen at Bath in May, and it appeared to present 
to view a conclusive proof that, the retarding season 
notwithstanding, gardeners somehow got their plants 
in at the right time to exhibit them in their best form. 
The Sydney Gardens are well adapted for the purpose 
of a show, with its gentle undulations, pleasant walks 
and shade-giving trees ; what is required are tents of a 
white material, for they are dark, and appear to arrest 
so much necessary light on a dull day. The arrange¬ 
ments are always good ; the secretary, Mr. B. Pearson, 
and his assistants are ubiquitous ; the judges are well 
looked after in regard to their creature comforts, and 
when the weather is favourable a success is deservedly 
scored. It was a dull and gusty morning, but the rain 
kept off, and a goodly company, to the joy of the 
committee, came to see the exhibits. Let us hope the 
financial results were equally satisfactory. 
There were a few prime features at Bath, and one of 
these was the Orchids. The Rev. E. Handley, of Bath, 
backed by his excellent gardener, does Orchids well, 
and carried all before them. Mr. Handley was the only 
exhibitor of six plants in the open class, having a nice 
piece of Vanda suavis, Cattleya Skinneri, with forty- 
five fine coloured flowers ; Cattleya Mendelii, Odonto¬ 
glossum vexillarium, a very fine Laelia purpurata, a 
species he grows to perfection ; and a very fine piece of 
Cypripedium Lawrenceanum. He had the only single 
specimen, a superb Lselia purpurata. In the amateurs’ 
class for four plants he was first, with a Vanda suavis, 
Lselia purpurata, with six very fine spikes; Cypripedium 
caudatum, with half-a-dozen finely developed blooms, 
and Cattleya Mendelii. Second, Mrs. Gouldsworth, 
Trowbridge (Mr. Pymm, gardener), with two varieties 
of Cattleya Mendelii, Saccolabium praemorsum, and 
Vanda suavis. In the class for a single specimen there 
was a grand fight between these two, Mrs. Gouldsworth 
having a grand piece of Aerides Fieldingi with two 
flower stems, one having four and the other five spikes, 
a superb specimen ; and Mr. Handley, recognising the 
strength of this plant, put in his finest Laslia purpu¬ 
rata, a magnificent piece with six flower stems carrying 
some twenty-five blooms. Preference was given to the 
Aerides, but the two were near enough to be made 
equal. The best new or rare plant was Cypripedium 
Sanderianum, from Mr. Handley, Mrs. Gouldsworth 
coming next witli Cattleya Mendelii superbum. 
Another fine feature was Mr. Cypher’s collection of 
twelve stove and greenhouse plants. This Cheltenham 
grower generally puts in a first appearance at Bath, and 
on this occasion there was a delightful freshness about 
his plants. His Pimelia speetabilis was a specimen 
indeed, over 6 ft. through, with untold flowers. He 
had also very fine Erica ventricosa magnifica, E. affinis, 
Hedaroma tulipifera, and two large-spathed Anthurium 
Scherzerianum. Mr. TV. J. Mould, gardener to E. E. 
Bryant, Esq., and Mr. TV. Long, gardener to C. 
Gardiner, Esq., both of Bath, showed creditable plants 
in this class. 
As an Azalea grower Mr. Long takes high rank. He 
staged a dozen good specimens, perhaps better can 
scarcely be found elsewhere. He had the following 
well-finished plants :—Iveryana, Due de Nassau, 
Souvenir de Prince Albert, Stanleyana, Roi Leopold, 
Mrs. Turner, Charmer, Stella, Criterion, and Model. 
Pelargoniums were very good indeed : Mr. G. Tucker, 
gardener to TV. R. Brown, Esq., Trowbridge, had an 
admirable nine, the gems of his collection being 
Triomphe de St. Mande, Lady Isabel, Rob Roy, Alfred 
Kingston, and Digby Grand. Mr. H. Jones, gardener 
to C. Doherty, Esq., Bath, was a very good second. 
Calceolarias and Cinerarias from Mr. Cole, gardener to 
T. Treadwell, Esq., Bath, were admirable. So was 
Mr. Tucker’s capital group of fifteen exotic Ferns, 
among them one not often seen—namely, Athyrium 
Goringianum tricolor, a finely marked but somewhat 
slow-growing variety. Foliage plants were in fine form 
from Mr. Cypher, and Roses in pots came from the 
Rev. E. Handley and Mr. R. B. Gator. 
Cut flowers consisted of Roses, Tulips, Pansies, and 
the usual boxes of stove and greenhouse subjects ; the 
first and last were very good. Among the fruit was one 
of the best dishes of James Veitch Strawberries ever 
seen; they came from Mr. Pymm. Vegetables in 
collections of nine and six varieties were very good 
also. Messrs. George Cooling k Sons, nurserymen, 
Bath, stiged a nice collection of stove and greenhouse 
plants, Roses in pots, and bunches of cut blooms. A 
Certificate of Merit was awarded to Rosa himalaica (?), 
a large pure white single-flowered species. A charm¬ 
ingly arranged group of stove and greenhouse plants, 
including some delightful Orchids, came from Messrs. 
R. Veitch k Sons, nurserymen, Exeter. Both col¬ 
lections were highly commended. 
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS. 
Weed in Pond.— IV. B. G.: The bottle of material you sent 
us contained a variety of plants belonging to the lower order of 
the vegetable kingdom, and, owing to their enormous rate of 
increase, may give you considerable trouble. The most plentiful 
of the weeds in question consists of a species of Conferva, while 
there are several things such as Spirogyrus. Some of these 
things increase at an alarming rate in spring, and go to rest in 
summer; but whether those in question would behave in this 
way remains to be seen. Already the Spirogyrus are conjugating 
rapidly (that is, going into a reproductive state), and may soon 
go to rest, to appear, however, next spring. In the meantime 
you could greatly lessen the evil by dragging the pond, so as to 
remove as much of the weed as possible. We should also advise 
you to keep more buds on it, such as swans, geese, and ducks. 
We have known instances of ponds that could not be kept 
anything like clean until swans were introduced. Draining the 
pond will not kill the weeds, as they go into a sporiferous condi¬ 
tion, and rest until the water again floats them, and brings them 
into active growth. We should not advise the use of any 
chemicals. 
Rockery in Conservatory. — G.G.: If you can make provision 
for keeping the rockery under the stairs .moist, the position 
should be a very suitable one for Filmy Ferns, such as Todeas, 
Trichomanes, and Hymenophyllums. Trichomanes radicans will 
put up with a good deal of bid treatment. The common Harts- 
tongue Ferns, in variety, should also do well in such a position. 
Begonia Bed. — Begonia: There is no reason why you should 
not carpet the bed with Sedum glaucum, provided you well 
manure it before planting, and can give them plenty of water 
when necessary, as the Sedums will greatly tend to keep the 
soil dry. The combination ought to look very well, but do not 
put the Sedum too close up to the plants. 
Variegated Reed. — G. Ansell: There are several plants to 
which your description would apply, and we fear you have 
mistaken the plant, which you noted thriving freely in the 
Midlands. It is more likely to be one of the common British 
Reeds, most likely Phalaris, or Digraphis arundinacea variegata, 
than the variegated form of the Great Reed (Arundo donax 
versicolor), which you have lost. Although a native of South 
Europe, and nearly hardy in this country, it requires protection 
in winter, especially the variegated form, which is less vigorous 
than the type, and should have its crown protected by a heap 
of leaves, coco-nut fibre or some similar protective material 
that will ward off frost during winter. Small plants not well 
established before autumn should be lifted and kept in a cold pit 
or frame. 
Wireworms and Carnations. — R. Speed: In order to avoid 
the misfortune you had with your plants last year, several 
remedies may be employed. Water the soil in which the plants 
are growing with a mixture of paraffin and water—one part of 
the former to fifteen of the latter. One part of nitrate of soda to 
two parts of common salt may, if you choose, be applied and 
watered in with a coarse-rosed watering-pot in the absence of 
rain. Application's of soot or guano may also be employed in 
the same way. The worms themselves, which are the larvie of 
beetles, such as Agriotes lineatus and A. obscurus, may be 
trapped by burying pieces of Carrot or Turnip in the vicinity of 
the plants, and examining them at intervals, when the grub or 
larvae will be found burrowing in them, and may be collected 
and destroyed. 
Moss on Walk. — H. Gammie: There are various ways of 
getting rid of moss, which frequently renders gravel walks very 
unsightly. You will note that this occurs chiefly in those places 
shaded by trees or that are moist. A little pruning of the 
trees so as to let in the light will materially assist if it does not 
completely remedy the evil. Re-surfacing the paths with fresh 
gravel is another and more effectual method of dealing with the 
moss, and if the gravel be kept raked and not rolled it cannot 
grow. An application of lime or salt will also destroy moss, 
and salt, of course, will also eradicate other weeds. Places that 
are hollow and retain moisture in pools long after the other parts 
of the walk have become dry, should be made up level with the 
rest, and in some places a drain or conduit will be necessary to 
draw off the surface water. 
Haites of Plants. — J. C. : 1, Scilla hispanica alba ; 2, Omi- 
thogalum nutans ; 3, Daphne cneorum. IF. Robinson: Brassia 
Lanceana. R. Hetherington: 1, Narcissus (not recognised); 2, 
N. incomparabilis “Codlings and Cream"; 3, X. Leedsii var.; 
4, N. incomparabilis sulphureus var.; 5, N.'incomparabilis, Sun¬ 
light (?) ; 6, X. incomparabilis sinosa ; 7, X. incomparabilis albus 
Stella ; 8, N. incomparabilis Leedsii ; 9’and 10, not recognised ; 
11, X. incomparabilis Annie Baden (?); 12, X. incomparabilis 
sinosa; 13 and 14, X. incomparabilis “Butter and Eggs"; 15, 
N. Burbidgei Sulphur Star (?); 16, not recognised ; 17, X. Bur- 
bidgei Dandy (?) ; 18, N. inflorus ; 19, Scilla pratensis ; 20, Orobus 
vernus; 21, Leucojum Eestivum ; 22, Anemone alpina alba ; 23, 
Tulipa sylvestris var. ; 24, Dicentra formosa; 25, Leucojum 
Hernandezii; 26, Doronieum austriacum (probably); 27, Odont¬ 
oglossum Ruckerianum var.-; 23, Cattleya Mossire, with a white 
lip. Pray be moderate the next time you send. E. Gold: a 
pale form of Orchis maseula. Henry Cooper : Orchis Morio. 
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED.—C. J. G.—J. B.—E. H.—R. D. 
J. V. & S,—A. H. E.—J. W.-J. T. B.—B. L.—W. H. S. 
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TKADE CATALOGUES EECEIYED. 
E. Schmidt, Lyons, France.—List of Xew Hybrid Begonias, 
between B. Rex and B. diadema, 
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THE WEATHER. 
At the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, the mean reading 
of the barometer during the week ending May 19th 
was 29'58 in. ; the highest was 30'20 in. at the 
beginning of the week, and the lowest 29'37 on 
Wednesday afternoon. The mean temperature of the 
air was 55 '9°, and 2 '6° above the average in the corre¬ 
sponding weeks of the twenty years ending 1868. The 
mean was below the average on Monday, Tuesday, and 
Wednesday, but showed a considerable excess on each 
of the other days of the week. The general direction 
of the wind was variable, and the horizontal movement 
of the air averaged 11'8 miles per hour, which was l - 4 
miles below the average in the corresponding weeks of 
sixteen years. Rain fell on two days of the week, to 
the aggregate amount of 0'32 ins. The duration of 
registered bright sunshine in the week was 39’4 hours, 
against 40'6 hours at Glynde Place, Lewes. 
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LONDON SEED TRADE. 
May 23 rd. 
Messrs. Hurst k Sox, 152, Houndsditeh, and 39, 
Seed Market, Mark Lane, London, report the Seed 
Market as being only thinly attended, with a small 
demand for Clovers and Grass Seeds at unchanged 
rates. Mustard and Rape are in request, and the latter 
article being scarce, it realises higher prices. 
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OOVENT GARDEN MARKET. 
May 24 tli. 
Fruit.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s.d. '• s.d. s.d. 
Apples, i sieve. 2 0 5 0 Pine-apples, St. 
Grapes .per lb. 3 0 5 0 Michaels, each_ 2 0 5 0 
Kent Cobs-100 lbs.40 0 45 0 Pine-apples, Eng., lb. 10 2 0 
Melons. 2 0 6 o! Strawberries ..per lb. 16 3 0 
Vegetables.—Average Retail Prices. 
s.d. 
Artichokes, Globe,doz. 2 0 
Beans, French, per lb. 3 0 
Beet, per dozen. 2 0 
Cabbages_per doz. 2 0 
Carrots.per bun. 0 6 
Cauliflowers, English, 
per dozen . 4 0 
Celery, per bundle ..20 
Cucumbers, each .... 09 
Endive, French, doz. 2 6 
Herbs, per bunch.. ..02 
s.d. s.d. s.d. 
3 0 Horse Radish, bundle 3 0 5 0 
Lettuces .. per dozen 2 0 3 0 
3 0 . Mushrooms, p. basket 0 9 13 
2 6 Onions, per bushel .. 7 0 9 0 
Parsley, per bunch ..06 
Radishes, per dozen ..16 
6 0 j Sea Kale..per punnet 1C 2 0 
Small salading,punnet 0 4 
1 0 Spinach, per strike ..20 
3 6 Toinatos, per lb. 2 6 3 0 
0 4 Turnips_ per bun. 0 6 
Potatos.- Kent Regents, SOs. to 100s. per ton; Kent Kidneys. 
80s. to 100s. per ton ; Champions, 70s. per ton. 
Out Flowers.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
Anemone, doz. bunch. 16 4 0 
— fulgens, doz. buns. 2 0 4 0 
Arum Lilies, 12 blms. 2 0 4 0 
Azalea .... 12 sprays 06 10 
Bouvardias, per bun. 0 6 10 
Camellias_per doz. 10 3 0 
Carnations, 12 blooms 10 2 0 
Cowslips ..doz. bun. 0 6 2 0 
Cyclamen.. 12 blooms 0 4 0 6 
Deutzia.12 bun. 4 0 9 0 
Eucharis, per dozen.. 3 0 6 0 
Forget-me-not,12 bun. 2 0 4 0 
Gardenias, 12 blooms. 16 4 0 
Heliotropes, 12 sprays 0 6 10 
Liiium longiflorum, 
12 blooms 3 0 5 0 
Lily of the Valley, 
12 sprays 0 6 10 
Lily of the Valley, 
12 bun. 4 0 6 0 
Marguerites, 12 bun... 3 0 6 0 
Mignonette, 12 bun... 3 0 0 0 | 
s.d. s.d. 
Narcissus, various, 
12 bun. 2 0 4 0 
— (double) . .12 bun. 4 0 6 0 
Pelargoniums,12spys. 0 6 10 
— scarlet, 12sprays.. 0 4 0 6 
Polyanthus, doz. bun. 16 3 0 
Primula, double, bun. 0 9 10 
Roses (coloured) .... 2 0 4 0 
— Tea _per dozen 0 6 16 
— Red.per doz. 2 0 4 0 
— Saffrano .. per doz. 10 2 0 
Snowdrops .. .12 bun. 
Spiriea .12 bun. 4 0 0 0 
Steplianotis,12 sprays 2 0 4 0 
Tropieoluins . 10 16 
Tuberoses, per dozen. 0 9 10 
Tulips . 12 bun. 2 0 4 0 
Violets, French Parme 
1 bun. 2 6 4 0 
Wallflower, doz. bun. 2 0 4 0 
White Jasmine, 
per bun. 0 9 16 
White Lilac per him. 4 6 6 0 
