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THE GARDENING WORLD 
March 28, 1891. 
gating purposes also, and plants treated thus usually 
produce better cuttings or offsets than when they are 
restricted to the small space and used-up soil afforded 
them if retained in pots. Division of the roots is 
probably the most convenient method of increasing the 
stock of named Cinerarias for most cultivators. When 
the old stools have made a sufficient number of young 
shoots will be the time to start propagating ; then de¬ 
tach small pieces of the young growths with two or 
three shoots each and insert them in 2|-in. or 3-in. 
pots filled with a compost of equal parts light fibry 
loam, leaf-soil and sharp river sand, sifted moderately 
fine. Place them in a frame prepared as recommended 
for seedlings. Give a good watering at the roots, then 
keep the frame close and shaded if necessary till signs 
of growth begin, when air should be freely admitted 
aud less shading afforded. They may afterwards be 
shifted into larger pots as required and treated in other 
respects similar to seedlings.— M., Ayr. 
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Royal Horticultural .—March 21th .—The leading 
features of the meeting on Tuesday last were forced 
flowering bulbs, such as Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissi, 
mostly such as are termed Daffodils, and others. 
Hardy herbaceous plants, Cinerarias, Orchids, and 
forced flowering shrubs were also conspicuous. A Silver- 
gilt Flora Medal was awarded to Messrs. B. S. Williams 
& Son for a large group of Hyacinths, Tulips, N arcissi, 
Clivias, Azaleas, and Rhododendrons. Messrs. J. 
Veitch & Sons exhibited a group of forced flowering 
shiubs, such as Azalea rosieflora, semi-double forms of 
A. sinense (A. mollis) and Spirrei confusa. Some 
Hippeastrums, popularly termed Amaryllis, were also 
shown by them, and a Silver Bmksian Medal was 
awarded. A similar award was made to Mr. H. B. 
May, Upper Edmonton, for a tastefully arranged group 
of Ferns. Many Davallias grown in baskets were 
elevated on pedestals. Messrs. Barr k Son, Covent 
Garden, staged a collection of Daffodils, Crocuses, 
Anemones, and Chionodoxas, and were awarded a 
Silver Banksian Medal. Mr. T. S. Ware, Hale Farm 
Nurseries, Tottenham, received a similar award for 
an interesting group of Saxifragas, Hepaticas, Primulas, 
Daffodils, and other hardy plants. Messrs. J. James k 
Son, Woodside, Farnham Royal, exhibited a large 
group of Cinerarias characterised by dwarf habit, large, 
well-formed flowers of great consistency and of many 
beautiful colours ; a Silver Bmksian Medal was 
awarded. Messrs. Paul & Son, Cheshunt, received a 
similar award for a collection of Amaryllis, Hepaticas, 
Hellebores, &e. Some prizes were offered for spring- 
flowering bulbs, and a second prize was awarded to Mr. 
H. Shoesmith, gardener to M. Hodgson, Esq., Shirley 
Cottage, Croydon. He had also a Bronze Banksian 
Medal as a first prize for a group of Cinerarias. 
Orchids were fairly numerous, and a Cultural Com¬ 
mendation was awarded to C. J. Lucas, Esq., W T arnham 
Court, Horsham, for two well-flowered plants of 
Dendrobium Brymerianum. A group of Dendrobiums, 
chiefly hybrids between D. Ainsworthii and D. Find- 
layanum, was exhibited by Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart., 
M.P. (grower, Mr. White), Burford Lodge, Dorking. 
The hybrids exhibited considerable variety, and some 
of them were certificated. A group of Odontoglossums, 
Cattleyas and Dendrobiums was staged by Mr. Whitely, 
Hillingdon. Mr. G. Wythes, gardener to the Duke of 
Northumberland, showed a fine piece of Dendrobium 
thyrsiflorum with nine spikes. F. S. Mosely, Esq., 
Regent’s Park, had a Dendrobium named D. nobile 
nivale. A fine spike of Odontoglossum coronarium 
with nine flowers was shown by Mr. R. N. Wale, 
Bromboro’ Hall Gardens, Bromboro’, Cheshire. Messrs. 
LindeD, Parc Leopold, Brussels, showed Odontoglossum 
luteo-purpureum, Linden’s var., Cypripedium Bra- 
gaianum, and others. Malcolm S. Cook, Esq., 
Kingston Hill, had Cattleya Lawrenceana, Ansellia 
africana, and several others. A group was also shown 
by Thos. Statter, Esq., Stand Hall, Whitefi.lJ, Man¬ 
chester, consisting of Lycaste Skinneri giganter, Laslia 
crispa superba, Staffer’s var., Odontoglossum Hume- 
anum, &c. A group was also shown by F. Wigan, 
Esq. (gardener, Mr. W. H. Young), Clare Lawn, East 
Sheen, in which two well-flowered plants of Eranthis 
Leonis, Dendrobium Farmeri, D. thyrsiflorum, and 
Ccelogyne sparsa were noticeable. 
A number of various small exhibits of different 
subjects were also made, including some flowers of 
Hellebores, by 0. T. Hodges, Esq., Lachine, Chisle- 
hurst. A stand of Pelargonium flowers done up in 
trusses was shown by Messrs. H. Canned k Sons, 
Swanley, Kent. A basket of interesting hardy flowers 
was brought up from the Royal Gardens, Kew, 
containing, amongst others, Saxifraga Burseriana, 
S. Boydi, Primula rosea, Crocus vitellina, and others. 
Primula Blue Gem was exhibited by Mr. R. Dean, 
Ealing. - 
Shropshire Horticultural.—The annual spring exhi¬ 
bition of this society was held on the 19th inst, the 
spacious Music Hall being filled with a fine assortment 
of early spring-flowering plants, and, as usual at 
Shrewsbury, the arrangement was everything that could 
be desired. In the open class for twelve plants in 
flower, Orchids excluded, the first award went to Mr. 
Lambert, gardener to Colonel Wingfield, Onslow Hall, 
who had a fine Rhododendron fragrantissima, a good 
Clivia miniata, Anthurium Schertzerianum, and a 
Clematis indivisa on a trellis, freely flowered, &c. ; 
second, Mr. J. Farrant, gardener to Mrs. Juson ; third, 
Mr. A. Jones, gardener to George Burr, Esq. For 
fifteen Hyacinths, distinct, in 6-in. pots, Mr. Lambert 
was first, and Mr. R. C. Townsend, gardener to J. R. 
Greatorex, Esq., second. For ten Hyacinths in 6-in. 
pots, Mr. W. Dawes, gardener to A. E. W. Darby, Esq., 
was first, Mr. Lambert being a close second. Mr. S. 
Bremmell, gardener to H. H. F. Hayhurst, Esq., 
exhibited in this class, but the pots being larger than 
allowed by the schedule, the judges had no option but 
to disqualify the exhibit, but awarded him a special 
prize. For four Azaleas, pyramids, Mr. Lambert was 
first, with large and well-flowered plants; Mrs. 
Juson being a close second. Mr. Lambert was also 
first for four Azaleas, naturally grown, with large 
bushes, beautifully flowered ; and for four Clematis, 
medium-sized, well-flowered plants of the Patens section. 
With three Orchids Geo. Burr, Esq., was first, with a 
good Dendrobium nobile, a nice Cattleya, and a superb 
var. of Lycaste Skinneri—this plant was the admiration 
of all the visitors, quite one of the features of the show. 
Mr. Lambert, with large Cyclamens, finely bloomed, 
scored another first ; and with six Cinerarias H. H. F. 
Hayhurst, Esq., was a good first with large, well-grown, 
and finely-flowered plants, the blue and white seifs 
being especially noticeable. The premier award for 
twelve pots of Tulips in 6-in. pots, and six Lily of the 
Valley in 7-in. pots also went to Onslow Hall. 
For a collection of twenty-four hardy herbaceous or 
bulbous plants, in pots or pans, in flower, Messrs. 
Dicksons Limited, of Chester, were the only exhibitors. 
These were of fine quality and well flowered, especially 
Narcissus Horsfieldii, Emperor, Golden Spur, Bishop 
of Manchester, Countess of Annesley, Poeticus ornatus, 
and the curious miniature double, called Capax. Scilla 
siberica, Chionodoxa Lueilise, Primula Cashmeriana, 
Sisyrinchium grandiflorum album, and Spiraea astil- 
boides were also very fine. The best Bridal Bouquet 
came from Messrs. Perkins k Sons, Coventry, the 
second award going to Messrs. Jones k Sm, Shrews¬ 
bury • the same exhibitors being first and second in the 
class for the best Ball Bouquet. 
A special Certificate of Merit was awarded to Messrs. 
Pritchard k Sons, Shrewsbury, for a large and varied 
collection of flowering and foliage plants, Ferns, &c., 
occupying one side of the spacious hall, and a second cer¬ 
tificate was awarded by the j udges to the same exhibitors 
for two lovely wreaths and cut sprays of flowers most 
artistically arranged. Mr. Edwin Murrell, Portland 
Nursery, Shrewsbury, had a bright and pretty display 
of Azaleas, Roses, Clematis, Ericas, bulbous plants, a 
fine pyramid of Paul’s Thorn in bloom being very 
effective, and nicely relieved by suitable Palms and 
Ferns ; Certificate of Merit. 
Crystal Palace .—March 21st .—The wings of the 
building being occupied by horticultural implements 
greenhouses and sundries, the exhibition of spring 
flowers was held in the central transept. The 
first prizes for Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissi, and 
Lily of the Valley were carried off by Messrs. H. 
Williams &Sons, FortisGreen, Finchley, the competition 
not being strong in either class. Cyclamens were more 
plentiful and generally floriferous, but the best were 
those shown by Mr. D. Phillips, Langley Broom, 
Slough, in 24-size pots. Messrs. Paul & Sons, Cheshunt, 
were the only exhibitors of Amaryllis. The first prize 
for Cinerarias was taken by Mr. J. Ford, gardener to 
Sir C. Pigott, Bart., Wexham Park, Slough, with 
branching plants of moderate size. The first prize for 
a group of stove and greenhouse plants was won by 
Mr. Henry James, Lower Norwood. The group, con¬ 
sisting of Palms, Acacias, Orchids, Azaleas and Maiden¬ 
hair Fern, was bold and effective. Messrs. J. Laing & 
Sons, Forest Hill, took the second place. Greenhouse 
Azaleas were small, and not very well bloomed, the 
best being those of Mr. R. Wells, Longton Nursery, 
Sydenham. In the amateurs’ classes, Mr. H. Shoesmith, 
gardener to M. Hodgson, Esq., Shirley Cottage, 
Croydon, carried off the prizes for Hyacinths, Tulips, 
Narcissi, and Cinerarias. Mr. D. Phillips had again 
the best Cyclamens. Mr. C. Nunn took the first 
prize for Lily of the Valley. In the miscellaneous 
class a beautiful group of greenhouse plants, chiefly 
hard-wooded subjects such as Boronias, Acacias, Heaths, 
&c., was exhibited by Messrs. H. Ljw k Co., Clapton. 
Messrs. B. S. Williams k Son, Upper Holloway, staged 
an extensive collection of Hyacinths, Tulips, Lily of 
the Valley, and Clivias. Mr. T. S. Ware, Hale Farm 
Nurseries, Tottenham, had a collection of hardy spring 
flowers, such as Daffodils, Saxifrages, Hepaticas, Epigrea 
repens, &c. Messrs. Wm. Cutbush k Son, Highgate, 
showed Heaths and Epacris. Daffodils, Anemones and 
Sisyrhynchium grandiflorum album were shown by 
Messrs. Barr k Son, Covent Garden. Cyclamens were 
shown by the St. George’s Nursery Co., Han well ; 
Camellias by Messrs. Wm. Paul k Son, Waltham Cross ; 
Roses in pots by Messrs. Paul k Son, Cheshunt; 
and Cyclamens by Mr. John Odell, Goulds Green. 
Manchester Botanical anil Horticultural. — The 
annual spring flower show of this society was held on the 
18th inst. in the large room of the Town Hall. As 
usual, the exhibition was very beautiful and choice. 
First of all came an exhibit from the society itself. 
This consisted of about 300 specimens from the gardens 
at Old Trafford, ranging in variety from Palms which 
soared towards the roof to tiny Primulas that nestled 
at one’s feet. All these were placed in the centre of 
the room, and round about the walls were the exhibits 
from other parts of the country. A lovely collection of 
Lilies of the Valley was sent by Mr. T. Jannoch, to 
whom a Silver Medal was awarded. They were 
arranged in little cone-like clusters, and their snowy 
bells stood out in brilliant contrast to the surrounding 
green. Messrs. Dickson, Brown k Tait, Manchester, 
maintained the credit of the firm with an exhibit 
consisting of a row of Lilies of the Valley embedded in 
moss in the foreground, and behind, of uprising tiers 
of Hyacinths, strikingly beautiful in colour. The 
society’s Certificate was awarded to the firm. A 
similar compliment was paid to Messrs. Dicksons, 
Chester, who had a fine display of Daffodils. Equally 
interesting was the collection of open-air grown plants 
sent by Mr. Joseph Broome, Llandudno. The praise 
bestowed upon the plants conveyed almost as great a 
compliment to the climate of Llandudno as to the 
noted grower. Mr. John Hooley’s fine collection of 
Azaleas from his nurseries at Stockport also gained a 
Certificate. At the platform end of the room the organ 
pipes were half hidden by the tall Palms which 
formed a background for the exhibit of Mr. James 
Mason, of Victoria Street, Manchester, who was 
awarded a Gold Medal. This exhibit may be said to 
have been the most distinguished in the show. Its 
chief feature was a row of bouquets arranged with 
consummate taste. Some Anemones shown by Mr. 
S. Barlow, Stakehill, to whom a Certificate was 
given, came in for a large share of attention. A Gold 
Medal was awarded to Mr. Thomas Statter, of Stand 
Hall, for a fine collection of Orchids. 
Preston and Fulwood Horticultural.—The thir¬ 
teenth annual spring show of this society was held in 
the Public Hall, Preston, on the 18th and 19th inst. 
The arrangement of the plants was in accordance ■with 
previous custom, but in front of the orchestra was a 
bank of Orchids and Ferns extending across the large 
hall, exhibited by Mr. Beddoes, gardener to E. G. 
Wrigley, Esq., Howick House, and which it is doubtful 
if such another display has ever been made at any show 
in the month of March. There were several fine 
specimens of Ccelogyne cristata, and one of C. cristata 
alba with thirteen spikes ; good plants of Lycaste 
Skinneri alba, Cattleya Trianas alba, and represen¬ 
tatives of every Orchid likely to be in flower at this 
time of year. These were backed by a group of 
miscellaneous plants, brought by Mr. Rowbotham from 
the public park. Mr. C. Parker had his group of 
Orchids and Ferns on the right effectively arranged 
with cork and moss. All the plants, of which there 
were scores in this group, were grown in a back yard 
within a few hundred yards of the Town Hall. 
There were three groups, occupying 100 ft. each, 
arranged for effect. Mr. Beddoes was first, Mr. 
Sharpies, gardener to J. B. Dixon, Esq., Ashton, 
second, and Mr. Williams, gardener to J. Whitehead, 
Esq., third. The first-named exhibitor had a plant of 
Ccelogyne cristata, 4 ft. across, a mass of flower, in the 
