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THE GARDENING WORLD 
November 29, 1890. 
but also financially, which must be gratifying to the 
secretaries of the two gardeners’ charities to which 
a portion of the proceeds is to be devoted. In 
the classes for cut flowers the competition was keen, 
there being many entries in some of the sections. In 
the class for thirty-six Japanese, Mr. C. J. Salter, 
gardener to T. B. Haywood, Esq., Woodhatch Lodge, 
was a good first ; Mr. J. Brown, the hon. secretary, 
gardener to Mrs. Waterlow, Great Doods, coming in 
second. For twenty-four Japanese, Mr. C. J. Goldsmith, 
gardener to W. B. Waterlow, Esq., High Trees, Red- 
hill, was first, with a very fine stand. Mr. H. Bailey, 
gardener to W. L. Barclay, Esq., The Briars, Reigate, 
was a good second ; the third ticket going to Mr. E. 
Tickner, gardener to J. Watney, Esq., Shermanbury, 
Reigate. In the class for twelve Japanese, Mr. W. 
Slowgrove, gardener to Mrs. Crawford, Gatton Lodge, 
was first with twelve superb blooms ; Mr. J. R. Cotton, 
gardener to E. Bell, Esq., Wray Park, Reigate, being 
second ; and third, Mr. J. Port, gardener to C. 
Saunders, Esq., Shay brook, Reigate. Mr. Port took 
first for six Japanese ; second, Mr. W. Peters, gardener 
to W. Finch, Esq., Danecroft Lodge, Reigate. For 
six Japanese, one variety, Mr. Hayter, gardener to the 
Marchioness of Anglesey, The Priory, Reigate, was first 
with Sunflower ; Mr. Brown was second with fine blooms 
of Avalanche ; third, Mr. Cotton, with Madame 
Lacroix. For six incurved, one variety, Mr. Salter was 
first, with Empress of India ; second, Mr. Hayter, with 
Lord Alcester, also second for twelve incurved, Mr. 
Goldsworth being first. For twenty-four incurved, Mr. 
Salter was first, as also for twelve reflexed in eight 
varieties, twelve Anemone-flowered, and twelve Pom¬ 
pons, three blooms each ; they were all flowers of very 
high merit. 
In the class for 30 ft. of miscellaneous plants, 
arranged for effect, came a nice easy group from Mr. 
Tickner, but although skilfully and artistically got up, 
it was only awarded a second prize. In the class for 
a group of Chrysanthemums of 50 ft. super, there was a 
strong competition, five splendid groups occupying one 
side of the hall. Mr. C. J. Goldsmith was a good 
first, with a fine, large, clean lot of flowers on very 
dwarf plants. Mr. Brown, Great Doods, took second 
prize with a somewhat taller and more ragged group, 
especially in the edging of Pompons ; Mr. H. Bailey 
was a good third. In a corresponding class for a group 
of 30 ft. Mr. Peters took first prize, Mr. Tickner 
second, and Mr. Pont third, while Mr. Parfit, South 
Park, was commended. Mr. 'Wells, Earlswood Nur¬ 
series, Red Hill, put up a very varied and meritorious 
group of cut blooms, arranged somewhat carpet-bed 
fashion, and which seemed to attract a good deal of 
attention. Messrs. J. Cheat & Sons, Lowfield Nurseries, 
Crawley, exhibited a choice-collection of Apples and 
Pears. 
Hull. 
The Hull and East Riding Chrysanthemum Society 
held its seventh annual show in the Hull Artillery 
Barracks, on "Wednesday and Thursday of last week, 
when both as regards the quality and number of the 
exhibits all previous efforts were excelled. In 1889 
there were 284 entries, this being probably accounted 
for by the fact that the National Society was also 
holding its annual show in the town, as there were only 
220 entries in 1888‘. This year the impetus given to 
the “ autumn queen ” brought the numbers up to 306. 
The amount of prize-money was, as last year, £200, 
exclusive of special prizes. In the Central Hall there 
were seven groups arranged for effect in 100 ft. of space, 
the exhibitors being Messrs. B. Whittaker, of Hessle ; 
Councillor Wheatley, of Hull; Mr. James Reckett, of 
Swanland Manor; Mr. D. Wilson, of Cottingham; 
Mr. R. F. Jameson (chairman of the society); Mr. D. 
ColtaD, Jun., of Cottingham ; and Mr. C. Alcock, of 
South Cave. Messrs. Dixon & Sons, of Hull, also 
showed a splendid group of foliage plants and grasses. 
The blooms were exhibited in the Gun-room, conspicu¬ 
ous in this department ‘ being Mr. J. W. Wilson, 
F.R.H.S., of South Cave, who displayed a rare lot of 
Orchids and other flowers not for competition. Hull's 
former weakness in respect to specimen plants in pots 
is being rapidly wiped away, as there was a remarkable 
improvement in this respect upon the present occasion. 
The ladies’ classes occupied the Gymnasium, and were 
well patronised, there being seventy entries in the six 
classes. Eight dessert tables contested the coveted 
challenge prize, which was taken by Miss Ethel Ayre. 
In addition to local exhibitors, plants and blooms 
were received from Mr. Blair, gardener to the Duke of 
Sutherland ; Mr. Lambert, gardener to Col. Wingfield, 
of Shrewsbury ; Mr. H. G. Schintz, of Liverpool; Mr. 
W. O. Harding, of Darlington ; Mr. F. II. Anthony, 
of Leicester ; and Mr. Arthur Wilson, of Tranby 
Croft. Altogether it was a splendid show, and worthy 
of the society. The Challenge Cup for forty-eight 
blooms was taken by Mr. P. Blair, and a Silver Cup for 
twenty-four also went to the same exhibitor. 
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. 
Black Currants with Swollen Buds.— D. S.: Your bushes, 
judging from your description, are infested with the Currant- 
bud Mite (Phytoptus Ribis). The usual remedy is to pick off 
the swollen buds if they are not very numerous. If yours are 
so badly infested as to bear no crops, then the only remedy is to 
clear the lot out and burn them. In making a fresh plantation, 
take care that it is as far removed from the site of the old one 
Plants in Pots.—Average Wholesale Pbiecs. 
s.d. s.d. s.d. s. d. 
Aralia Sieboldi . .doz. 6 0 IS 0 Perns.invar.,perdoz. 4 0 IS 0 
Bonvardias ..perdoz. S 0 12 0 Heliotrope, per doz. 
Chrysanthemums,doz. 6 0 24 0 Hydrangea ..per doz. 9 0 24 0 
Cyperus ..per dozen 4 0 12 0 Liliums, various, doz.12 0 30 0 
Dracaena term., doz. 30 0 60 0 Marguerites per doz. 6 0 12 0 
— viridis .doz. 9 0 24 0 Mignonette, per doz. 4 0 0 0 
Erica, various ..'•oz. 12 0 IS 0 Palms in variety, each 2 0 21 0 
Evergreens,invL .,doz.6 0 24 0 Pelargoniums,scarlet, 3 0 6 0 
Vegetables.—Average Retail Prices. 
s.d. s.d. s.d. s.d. 
Artichokes, Globe,doz. 3 0 6 0 Herb3 _per bunch 0 2 0 4 
Asparagus_per 100 Horse Radish, bundle 3 0 5 0 
Beans, French, per lb. 0 4 Lettuces ..per dozen 16 2 0 
Beet .per dozen 2 0 3 0 Mushrooms, p. basket 13 2 0 
Cabbages_per doz. 1 6 2 0 Onions_per bushel 3 6 5 0 
Carrots_per bunch 0 6 Parsley_per bunch 0 6 
Cauliflowers, English, Radishes .. per dozen 1 6 
per dozen 3 0 6 0 Small salading,punnet 0 4 
Celery_per bundle 2 6 Spinach, per strike ..2 0 
Cucumbers _each 0 4 0 6 Tomatos _per lb. 1 0 
Endive, French, doz. 2 6 3 0 Turnips _per bun. 0 6 
Potatos. —Kent Regents, 80s. to 100s. per ton; Kent Kidneys, 
80s. to 100s. per ton ; Champions, 70s. per con. 
Fruit.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s. d. s.d. ! s.d. s.d. 
Apples .. per J-sieve 1 6 6 0 Kent Cobs .. 100 lbs. 65 0 70 0 
Cherries.1-sieve i Pine-apples, Eng., lb. 
Currant, black, ^sieve —St. Michaels, each 2 6 6 6 
— red. J-sieve Plums _ per J sieve 
Grapes .per lb. 0 9 3 0 ! 
CONTENTS. 
PAGE PACE 
Amateurs’ Garden, the_ 202 Dover House . 202 
Apples . 196 Garden, a romantic . 202 
Begonias as bedding plants 196 Hibberd, Mr. Shirley. 196 
Bouquet, a tine . 196 Kales, hardy . 197 
Broccoli, Veitch’s Self-pro- Lapageria rosea, var . '’04 
fcecting . 204 Lilies in 1890 . 20l 
Celosia pyramidalis plu- Marigold, the single . 203 
mosa .198 November . 197 
Chrysanthemums, florists’ 19S . Orchid Grower's Calendar . 205 
Chrysanthemums, layering 200 Pinks, laced . 200 
Chrysanthemum Shows .. 205 i Plants as living beirgs _ 197 
Chrysanthemums in Tas- Potatos, action concerning 196 
mania . 203 Rhubarb Shows . 19S 
Coleworts. 204 Silene pendula compacta.. l;*7 
Cypripedium Schroderse .. 200 Strawberry tree, the . 204 
Dahlia imperials . 204 Table plants . 196 
INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS. 
as possible, and that no Black Currants be placed there again 
for at least three or four years, in hope of the mite dying out or 
disappearing from the place. 
Botanic Gardens, &c. — Querist: Chelsea Botanic Garden was 
established about 1673 : Kew about 1760 ; and Regent's Park 
about 1S39. The Royal Horticultural Society's Gardens at 
Chiswick were opened about 1S21, and those at South Kensing¬ 
ton in 1862. 
Chrysanthemum Insect. — Naliant: We do not recognise the 
“ hug ” from your description, but would suggest that you 
syringe the plants frequently with weak tobacco water during the 
time the “ bugs” are most troublesome, and especially before 
the old ones commence to lay their eggs in the crowns of the 
plants. 
Chrysanthemums. — Clyde: Sorry we cannot oblige you with 
the names. There are so many varieties that with this and 
other florists’ flowers we cannot undertake to identify them. 
Gold-laced Polyanthuses. — J. Weston: Flowering at this 
time the pips are hardly in their true character, but they appear 
to be very promising. 
Names of Plants.—/. D.: Dendrobium ciliatum. 
Nectarine.— Clyde : Lord Napier is eight or ten days earlier 
than Humboldt, and in all respects a grand variety. 
Communications Received.— D. P. L.—J. S.—W. P. R.— 
(many thanks)—.T. H.—J. R. -H. B. I.—T. B.—T. H.—Johnson 
—P. W —H. C. S.—W. N. 
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TKADE CATALOGUES RECEIVED. 
Dicksons & Co., 1, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh.—Forest Trees, 
Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, &c. 
C. Bennett, Standard Nursery, Homebush, New South Wales. 
—Catalogue of Chrysanthemums. 
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LONDON SEED TRADE. 
November 24 th. 
Messrs. Hurst & Son, 152, Houndsditch, and 39, 
Seed Market, Mark Lane, E. C., report a few sales of 
Trefoil at full prices. Hew English Red Clover being 
small grained does not at present find buyers. White 
Clover and Alsike steady. Hew Konigsberg Tares are 
offering at reasonable rates for delivery in January. 
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OOVENT GARDEN MARKET. 
November 26th. 
Cur Flowers.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
Auction Sales. page 
Protheroe & Morris . 194 
J. C. Stevens . 194 
Bulbs. 
Barr & Son . 193 
Dicksons . 195 
H. English . 194 
J. Peed & Sons . 193 
R. Smith & Co.194 
R. Sydenham .. 195 
Catalogues. 
Barr & Son . 193 
B. R. Cant . 194 
Dobbie & Co. 193 
Chrysanthemums. 
W. Etherington . 193 
H. J. Jones . 194 
J. Laing & Sons. 195 
Reid A Bornemann . 193 
G. Stevens . 193 
Climbers. 
R. Smith & Co. 194 
Cut Flowers. 
H. English . 194 
Ferns. 
W. & J. Birkenhead. 195 
H. English . 194 
Liverpool Horticultural 
Co. 194 
P. B. O'Kelly . 193 
Smith. 193 
Florists’ Flowers. 
E. S. Dodwell. 195 
W. Dean . 193 
H. English . 194 
Fruit Trees, &c. 
G. Bunyard & Co. 193 
Dicksons' . 194 
R. B. Laird & Sons . 193 
Hugh Low & Co. 195 
Fruit Trees and Roses. 
J. Laing & Sons. 195 
J. Le Cornu & Son. 195 
R. Neal. 194 
T. Rivers & Son. 195 
R. Smith & Co. 194 
Garden Sundries, &c. 
J. Arnold. 193 
Hirst, Brooke & Hirst .. 193 
G. Murray. 193 
Ponkey Potteries . 207 
Willesden Paper & Canvas 
Works . 207 
Hardy Plants. 
H. English . 193 
H. May. 195 
Heating Apparatus. 
PAGE 
Horticultural Builders. 
J. Boyd & Sons . 193 
W. Cooper . 207 
J. Gray. 193 
Mellowes & Co. 193 
W. Richardson & Co. ... 207 
J. Weeks & Co. 193 
Insecticides. 
J. Bentley . 207 
Bridgford's Antiseptic ... 193 
Gishurst Compound ...... 193 
Manures. 
W. H. Beeson. 193 
Standen's ...".. 193 
W. Thomson & Sons. 193 
W. Wood & Son . 207 
Miscellaneous. 
Cadbury's Cocoa. 20S 
F. Carr & Co. 207 
Epps’ Cocoa. 207 
W. Foulsliam & Co. 207 
Gishurstine. 193 
Mrs. Graham . 193 
Montserrat Co . 193 
A. Outram . 207 
Smyth's Orchid Baskets. 193 
Orchids. 
Charlesworth, Shuttle- 
worth &: Co. 195 
Horsman & Co . 193 
Liverpool Horticultural 
Co. 194 
P. McArthur . 193 
Roses. 
G. W. Boothby . 193 
B. R. Cant . 194 
H. English . 194 
Liverpool Horticultural 
Co. 194 
H. May.. 195 
W. Rumsey. 193 
S. Spooner & Sons. 195 
J. & R. Thyne. 194 
Seeds. 
P. McArthur . 193 
R. Smith & Co. 194 
Sutton & Sons. 193 
R. Sydenham . 195 
Stove and Greenhouse 
Plants. 
H. English . 193 
Liverpool Horticultural 
Co. 194 
Strawberries. 
R. Smith & Co. 194 
Trees. 
R. B. Laird & Sons . 193 
R. Neal. 194 
Vines. 
s.d. 
s.d. 
s.d. 
s d. 
Arum Lilies, 12 blms ..4 0 
s c 
Narciss, Paper white 
Bouvardias, per bun. 0 6 
1 0 
(French) doz. bchs. 
4 0 
0 
0 
Carnations, 12 blooms 1 0 
2 0 
-(English), bun. 
1 0 
1 
6 
Chrysanthemum, 
Poinsettias, per doz. 
9 0 
15 
0 
12 blms. 1 0 
3 0 
Primula, double, bun. 
0 6 
1 
0 
— .12 bchs. 3 0 
9 0 
Pyrethrum, doz. bchs. 
2 0 
4 
0 
Eucharis ..perdozen 4 0 
6 0 
Roses, yellow, per doz. 
2 0 
4 
0 
Gardenias, 12 blooms. 4 0 
6 0 
— Tea_per dozen 
0 6 
2 
0 
Heliotropes, 12 sprays 0 6 
1 0 
— Red.per doz. 1 0 
2 0 
Hyacinth, Roman, 
— Saffrano .. per doz. 
1 0 
2 
0 
doz. sprays 1 0 
1 6 
Stephanotis, 12 sprays 4 0 
6 0 
Lapageria, 12 blooms 2 0 
4 0 
Tuberoses, per dozen. 
0 4 
0 
6 
Lilium, various, 12 bis. 2 0 
6 0 
Violets (Fnch.).Parme 
MaidenhairFern,12bns.4 0 
9 0 
per buncli 2 6 
3 
6 
Marguerites, 12 bun. 3 0 
6 0 
- dark . 
1 6 
2 
6 
Mignonette ..12 bun. 3 0 
6 0 
— English..doz. bun. 
1 0 
o 
0 
Pelargoniums,12spvs. 0 6 
1 6 
— scarlet ..12sprays 0 4 
0 6 
Standard Speciality Co... 207 J. Laing & Sons. 195 
Thames Bank Iron Co.. 193 Liverpool Horticultural 
C. Toope & Co. 207 Co. 194 
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