638 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
June 6, 1891. 
The Amateurs’ Garden. 
SEASONABLE WORK in the GARDEN. 
Eucharis and Pancratium.—Plants of this 
class which are required to be in flower at any given 
time, and are now too forward, may he retarded by 
placing them in a cool airy house. On the contrary, 
any that are showing for bloom, and are wanted as 
soon as possible, may he kept in a growing temperature 
and supplied with liquid manure, and the size of the 
flowers will be greatly increased thereby. 
Achimenes.—Tie the stems to neat stakes in 
those cases where they are required, and assist with 
weak liquid manure. As buds show for bloom, the 
plants may he placed in a cooler and more airy house, 
unless it is desired to hasten them. Here the flowers 
will last longer in perfect condition, and the foliage 
will he less liable to damp than in a saturated 
atmosphere. 
Heaths and Epacris.—As soon as the weather 
becomes fairly settled, the winter-flowering species and 
varieties may he placed in the open air. Should the 
sun be strong, it will he necessary to shade for a few 
days until the foliage gets hardened, after which full 
exposure will be beneficial. The pofs should, however, 
he shaded by placing a few slates against them on the 
south and west sides. 
Heliotropes.—For conservatory work, a number 
of the best formed specimens amongst those intended 
for bedding out may he selected, and all the shoots 
pinched hack to lay a good foundation for a bushy 
plant. Shift into larger sized pots when the young 
shoots commence to grow away. 
Azaleas.—The earliest flowering forms which have 
completed their growth should be gradually hardened 
off and inured to exposure before placing them out-of- 
doors for the summer. Tie the more rampant shoots 
into position so that the leaves may adjust themselves 
with regard to light while yet young enough to do so. 
Show and Eancy Pelargoniums.—Close at¬ 
tention must now be given to watering, as the pots are 
full of roots and any neglect at this period will act 
injuriously on both flowers and foliage. Supply them 
with liquid manure at every alternate watering until 
the flowers expand. 
Chinese Primulas.—As soon as the plants have 
made a few good leaves they should be potted singly in 
3-in. pots and replaced in the frame from whence they 
were taken. Shade from bright sun or have the frames 
turned round so as to face the north. The double 
kinds may be prepared for propagation by removing the 
lower old leaves and covering up the neck of the plant 
as well as the pot with a good layer of a light compost 
containing a good proportion of leaf-soil. 
Cyclamens.—Do not suffer the old plants which 
are retained for another flowering to get too dry at the 
roots even when at rest, otherwise the latter get killed 
and the plants practically ruined. Seedlings should 
now be placed in cold frames and syringed before 
closing the lights about five in the afternoon, or earlier 
in dull weather. 
Vineries.—There is likely to he a considerable 
amount of scalding this season, to avoid which a little 
ventilation may he left on all night, and increased 
early in the morning, so that the berries and foliage 
may dry before the sun strikes strongly upon them. By 
gradually ventilating early the heat never accumulates 
to the extent it doe3 if the house is kept closed. Sudden 
sunshine after so much dull weather is the cause of 
much mischief. 
Peach.es.—As soon as the crop is gathered in the 
early house full ventilation must be given, in order to 
retard the ripening process. The sashes may even be 
removed or let right down during showery weather ; 
the foliage should be kept syringed and the paths 
damped down. 
Cherries.—Trees which have borne a crop, now 
gathered, should be thoroughly syringed every day in 
order to keep down insect pests and keep the foliage 
healthy. Should black aphides make their appearance 
syringe with mixture of tobacco-water and soft-soap, 
at the rate of | lb. of the former to 2 ozs. of the latter 
in li gallon of water. Syringe with clean water twelve 
hours afterwards. 
Bedding Out.—Tulips and Hyacinths are now 
mostly out of flower, and may be lifted and laid in 
thickly somewhere to ripen off their foliage. The 
hardier subjects, such as Pelargoniums, Fuchsias, 
Lobelias, Gazanias, Echeverias, and similar kinds, may 
be planted first, leaving the more tender to the last. 
Plants intended for sub-tropical bedding should he well 
hardened off by exposure before placing them in the 
open ground. Carpet-bedding plants, such as Coleus, 
Iresines, Alternantheras, and others should be similarly 
treated, and’planted out when the weather gets settled. 
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THE TEMPLE SHOW. 
The fourth annual show of the Royal Horticultural 
Society held in the gardens of the Inner Temple has 
been carried through to a successful issue. The 
exhibits were more extensive than ever, and the 
weather, although not altogether what would have been 
desirable, nevertheless showed a marked improvement 
over that experienced for some time previously. Some 
showers fell the first day, but the second day was dry 
till the close of the show, and the number of visitors 
was large on both days, the crowd at times in the tents 
making it extremely difficult to examine the exhibits. 
The latter were arranged in four large marquees, each 
of which contained an assortment of various subjects ; 
but certain features predominated in each. 
On entering the first marquee near the main entrance 
visitors were confronted with an extensive collection of 
Ferns, which were exhibited by Messrs. W. & J. 
Birkenhead, Sale, near Manchester. British Ferns were 
staged by themselves at one end of the group. The 
number of kinds staged were so numerous that it would 
be impossible in the space at command to enumerate a 
tithe of those of equal merit. The Platyceriums sus¬ 
pended on cork were very conspicuous, and interest 
might be centred on the Filmy Ferns, the Adiantums, 
and the pretty Davallia parvula. Some of them that 
received certificates are described in another column. 
A Silver Cup was awarded. On either side of the 
entrance were collections of Gloxinias, Cacti, Mimulus, 
Petunias, and Calceolarias, exhibited by Messrs. J. 
Carter & Co., High Holborn. Some of the Cacti 
opened flowers in the show, and the Mimulus flowers 
were notable for their size and markings. The Petunias 
presented a great amount of variety, but the single 
varieties were fully as attractive as the double ones. A 
Silver Cup was also awarded in this case. A similar 
award was also made to Messrs. Kelway & Son, Lang- 
port, Somerset, for a collection of cut flowers, including 
herbaceous and Tree Preonies, Irises, Pyrethrums, 
flowers and dwarf-grown plants of Amaryllis, and 
various herbaceous plants. 
A Silver Cup was awarded to Messrs. J. Yeitch & 
Sons, Chelsea, for a fine collection of cut flowers consist¬ 
ing of Bizarre, Parrot and various other bedding Tulips, 
as well as Lilium longiflorum, Pseonias, Irises, includ¬ 
ing the remarkable I. Susiana, Polyanthus and double 
Poet’s Narcissus. To the same firm was awarded a 
Silver-gilt Flora Medal for a group of Gloxinias and a 
charming as well as interesting collection of Strepto- 
carpi, hybrids of S. rexii, S. Dunnii, and S. lutea. A 
Silver Flora Medal was awarded to Messrs. Barr & Son, 
Covent Garden, for a collection of single Pfeonies, 
amongst which Pteonia anomala and its forms were 
conspicuous. A similar award was made to them for a 
collection of cut flowers, consisting of Irises, Narcissi, 
Pseonies, Poppy Anemones, Liliums, Ixias, Bizarre, 
Parrot and bedding Tulips, Ixiolirion tataricum, &c. 
A similar award was also made to Messrs. J. James & 
Son, Woodside, Farnham Royal, Slough, for a group of 
remarkably dwarf Calceolarias. This statement may he 
understood when we say that the plants were in full 
bloom and only 6 ins. high. The flowers were 
large enough on all hands, but somewhat crowded in 
certain cases. A Silver Banksian Medal was awarded 
to Mr. T. S. "Ware, Hale Farm Nurseries, Tottenham, 
for a collection of cut flowers of Irises, Pfeonies, Saxi¬ 
frages, Narcissi, Tulips, Pyrethrums, and also plants in 
pots. He also had some beautiful hardy Cypripediums 
and a collection of Tree Pfeonies in pots. Of the latter 
Yan der Mfelin and Rainieri were conspicuous. Mr. M. 
Pritchard, Southbourne, Hants, had a group of 
Gentiana verna, Ramondia pyrenaica, &c., done up 
with a groundwork of moss. 
The feature of the second tent was undoubtedly the 
extensive display of Orchids occupying the whole of 
the wide central staging. A Silver Cup was awarded 
to Messrs. F. Sander & Co., St. Albans, for a large 
collection occupying one side of the staging entirely. 
The bank of Cymbidium Lowianum was most effective 
at the entrance, while along the side Miltonia vexil- 
laria, Leelia purpurata, and the cool-house Odonto- 
glossums and Cattleyas were telling. A large number 
of Odontoglossum citrosmum, suspended in baskets 
along the upper part of the staging, was a novel as 
well as a charming feature. A similar award was made 
to Messrs. B. S. "Williams & Son, Upper Holloway, 
for a smaller but very fine collection. Here, again, 
Cymbidium Lowianum, Lrelia purpurata, Miltonia 
vexillaria, Cattleya Mosske, and Oneidium Marshal- 
lianum were conspicuous. Two baskets of Utricularia 
montana, well flowered and remarkably suggestive of 
an Orchid, were quite charming. A Silver-gilt Flora 
Medal was awarded to Mr. J. Cypher, of Cheltenham, 
for another collection, in which the Lfelias, Cattleyas, 
Masdevailias, Cypripediums, and Dendrobium James- 
ianum were very dominant. As in the above-mentioned 
exhibits, a sprinkling of Palms and Ferns did much 
to enhance the appearance of the whole. A Silver 
Banksian Medal was awarded to Messrs. H. Low & Co., 
Clapton, for a nice group, in which Dendrobium 
Bensoniae, D. thyrsiflorum, D. Parishi, D. Dalhous- 
ianum, and Cypripediun bellatulum were very notice¬ 
able. A similar award was made to the Right Hon. 
J. Chamberlain, M.P. (grower, Mr. H. C. Burberry), 
Highbury, Birmingham, for a collection of Masdevailias. 
F. Moseley, Esq., 24, Park Yilla East, N.W., had a 
group of Cattleyas, Laelias and Miltonias. Mrs. 
Haselfoot, Moor Hill, Southampton, had a fine piece 
of Dendrobium nobile. 
The tuberous Begonias on either side of the entrance 
to the same tent were a telling feature. A Silver Cup 
was awarded to Messrs. J. Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, 
for an extensive group, in which the single and double 
varieties, of all shades of colour, were mixed. Messrs. 
H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, Kent, received a similar 
award for a fine group on the opposite side. The 
flowers of the doubles were of large size, and the 
singles were arranged separately. A Silver-gilt Flora 
Medal was awarded to Messrs. H. Low & Co., Clapton, 
for an attractive group of hard-wooded plants, in 
which the Heaths, Boronias, Azaleas and Pimeleas were 
conspicuous. Mr. H. B. May, Dyson’s Lane Nurseries, 
Upper Edmonton, staged an extensive collection of 
Ferns, Crotons, Dracaenas, Caladiums and Palms, 
beautifully arranged. He was awarded a Silver Flora 
Medal. A similar award was made to Mr. C. Turner, 
Slough, for a group of show and regal Pelargoniums of 
a size suitable for conservatory decoration. A group of 
Pelargoniums was also shown by Mr. D. Baldwin 
(gardener, Mr. J. Wiggins), Hillingdon Heath, securing 
a Silver Banksian Medal. A white Pelargonium named 
Pearl was shown by Mr. R. Miller, Shorebam ; and a 
showy group of Leschenaultias was staged by Messrs. W. 
Balchin & Sons, Hassocks, Sussex, for which a Silver 
B anksian Medal was awarded. 
The third tent was the largest and most commodious 
of any, and the whole of the central staging was 
occupied with Orchids almost entirely the exhibits of 
amateurs, a fact we are highly pleased to put on record. 
A Silver Cup was awarded to Sir Trevor Lawrence, 
Bart., M.P. (grower, Mr. W. White), Burford Lodge, 
Dorking, for a large and very varied display, including 
fine and interesting subjects, such as Cattleya Mossire 
Wagner’s var., Cypripedium caudatum Wallisii, C. 
Rothschildianum, Maxillaria Sanderiana, Aerides 
Savageanum, and Ornithocephalus grandiflorus. A 
similar award was made to Baron Schroder (gardener, 
Mr. H. Ballantine), The Dell, Egham, for a most 
interesting as well as showy collection, including 
Spathoglottis aurea, Ccelogyne pandurata, Schom- 
burghia tibicinis, a most floriferous Masdevallia Houtt- 
eana, and others. A Silver-gilt Flora Medal was 
awarded to Mr. T. Whillans, gardener to the Duke of 
Marlborough, Blenheim, Woodstock, for a fine collection 
of Cymbidiums, Cypripediums, Cattleyas, Yandas, &e. 
A similar award went to Mr. G. Reynolds, gardener to 
the Messrs, de Rothschild, Gunnersbury Park, Acton, 
for a superb group of Yanda teres with three to four 
large flowers on a peduncle. A Silver Flora Medal 
was awarded to A. H. Smee, Esq. (gardener, Mr. G. W. 
Cummins), The Grange, Carshalton, for a fine collection 
of Cattleya Mosske, C. Mendelii, and various others. 
T. B. Haywood, Esq. (gardener, Mr. C. J. Salter), 
Woodhatch Lodge, Reigate, received a similar award 
for Odontoglossums, Miltonias, Masdevailias, &c. 
Another Silver Flora Medal went to Mrs. Arbuthnot 
(gardener, Mr. J. Mitchell), Bridgen Place, Bexley, 
for L;elias, Sobralias, Miltonias, and Cattleyas. A 
Silver Banksian Medal was awarded to F. Wigan, 
Esq. (gardener, Mr. W. H. Young), Clare Lawn, East 
Sheen, for a fine group including a large, well-flowered 
piece of Yanda teres. Malcolm S. Cook, Esq. (gar¬ 
dener, Mr. D. Cullimore), Kingston Hill, had Cattleyas, 
L;elias, Odontoglossums, &c., and received a Silver 
Banksian Medal. T. Statter, Esq., Stand Hall, 
Manchester, had a similar medal for cut flowers of 
Cattleyas, Lfelias, and Odontoglossums. A Bronze 
Flora Medal was awarded to W. F. Darnell, Esq., 
