August 10, 1889. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
793 
Hamburgh, and Muscat Grapes, Peaches, Cherries, 
Rivers’ Early Prolific Plums, &c.; he also was first with 
three bunches of black Grapes, having fine Madresfield 
Court, and also with whites, having excellent Muscats. 
Mr. Thompson was also first with Tomatos, and showed 
Tomato plants in pots for fruiting, and Vines in pots. 
In the gardeners’ division, Mr. Ford was first with a 
collection of six dishes of fruit, having very fine Black 
Hamburgh and Foster’s Seedling white Grapes, good 
Melons, Peaches, kc. Mr. Grimmett, gardener to A. 
Richards, Esq., who was second, had very fine Peaches. 
Mr. Ford was an easy first in the class for Black 
Grapes, with some superb Madresfield Court; Mr. 
Grimmett being second with Black Hamburgh. 
Mr. J. Hill, gardener to J. B. Burgoyne, Esq., Isle- 
worth, had the best whites, in excellent Muscats ; Mr. 
Ford coming second with Buckland Sweetwater. A 
good deal of other fruit was staged. Vegetables in all 
the classes were plentiful and good, the cottagers 
showing up largely. Ladies’ decorations were of the 
usual order—some being very good, especially those of 
Miss E. Clarke, who may well figure as a professional, 
showing admirably. Messrs. James Veitch & Sons 
sent eight boxes of Roses, chiefly in bunches, amongst 
which the richest of all yellow Roses, Mad. Eugene 
Verdier, was especially prominent. Mr. R. Dean sent 
from Bedfont a quantity of pretty cut flowers in 
bunches, especially good being seedling border Carna¬ 
tions. The show was a great success, the attendance 
large, and the weather singularly enjoyable. 
Amateurs’ Flower Show at Preston. 
The fifth annual display of plants, flowers, fruits 
and vegetables, promoted by the Preston and District 
Cottagers’ and Amateurs’ Floral Society, was held on 
Saturday and Monday last in the New Public Hall. Before 
entering into any particulars of the display, and without 
going fully into the history of the society, it may be 
briefly stated that it has done good work during its 
existence, which speaks volumes for the energy and 
perseverance exercised by the officers and members, 
who consist exclusively of working men. Each one 
has put his shoulder to the wheel so earnestly, that 
from an exceptionally small beginning, the institution 
promises ere long to outrival older and more ostentatious 
ones. 
With regard to the show opened on Saturday, it was, 
especially from a floral point of view, a great success. 
The exhibits were displayed to the best advantage, the 
plants being neatly arranged on the floor around the 
hall, whilst the fruit, cut flowers, and vegetables were 
stood on long tables in the centre. The classes confined 
to residents in Preston were well represented, and the 
plants, without exception, presented a strong and 
healthy appearance. The Ferns, as well as two 
splendid pans of Musk full of bloom, belonging to Mr. 
Wm. Morris, were greatly admired, and high en¬ 
comiums were passed on the Fuchsias, Pelargoniums 
and Petunias shown by Mr. John Jenkinson. Mr. 
Rostron deserves commendation for his admirable 
Liliums. The groups of plants for effect, to occupy 
not more than 20 sq. ft., were highly praiseworthy. 
Mr. Warden’s collection secured the first place ; it was 
tastefully and effectively arranged, and consisted 
principally of Maidenhair Ferns, Coleus, Fuchsias, 
Petunias, Pelargoniums, and Begonias. Those which 
secured the second prize, staged by Mr. John Jenkin¬ 
son, were far smaller plants, and the arrangement was 
somewhat loose. The third premium went to Mr. 
Rostron, whose display would have been considerably 
improved on a better background. There were a 
number of first - class window plants staged. The 
collection of cut flowers included some fine Roses. In 
several instances Fuchsia cuttings were exhibited in 
boxes, which certainly proved a mistake, those 
occupying glasses presenting a far neater and a 
more effective appearance. 
In the divisions open to the district within a radius 
of several miles of Preston the competition in several 
classes was strong. The best specimen plant was a 
Stephanotis staged by Mr. J. Grimshaw, which, 
although small, was exceedingly well bloomed. The 
groups in this section were very creditable; Mr. J. 
Jenkinson’s 40-ft. space looked well. The plants were 
good ones, and many of them were heavily laden with 
bloom. The fruit departments were well represented, 
the plates of Gooseberries, Currants and Raspberries 
being very near perfection. The vegetables in many 
instances were of first-rate quality and size. 
In addition to the plants for competition, effective¬ 
ness was added to the exhibition by groups of plants 
sent by Mr. Vm. Troughton, nurseryman, Church 
Street; Mr. Chas. Parker, Oxford Street; Mr. T. H. 
Kellett, Ashton ; and Mr. Wm. Morris. 
Acton Horticultural. —July 31st. 
The twenty-second annual exhibition of this society 
was held under very favourable auspices, both as 
regards weather, exhibits, and attendance. The event 
took place in the grounds adjoining Derwentwater 
House, the residence of A. Hubbard, Esq., and the 
occasion was all that could be desired. The weather 
was charming in the extreme—the day being one of 
those gorgeously bright ones which only now and again 
condescend to visit and cheer us with their hopeful 
prospects of a pleasurable time and a full exchequer ; 
and if anything could contribute to the success of a 
local flower show, this grand elemental acquisition 
ought to go a long way to do it. The exhibits were 
staged in two large marquees, the principal one being 
devoted to groups, specimen plants, table decorations, 
&c., and the other to cottagers’ and amateurs’ pro¬ 
ductions. The society was established to encourage 
amateur and cottage gardening, and as regards the 
latter, it has well succeeded, the result being in 
every way most satisfactory. The remarkably fine 
specimens of Potatos, Peas, Beans, Onions, Marrows, 
&c., testify to the good done and to the friendly spirit 
of rivalry which here prevails. The quality of the 
goods staged called forth many and commendable 
remarks. The amateurs on the other hand are slow to 
take advantage of the society’s offers, hence, as a con¬ 
sequence, the honours must be divided between the 
gardeners and cottagers. An exception, however, 
must be made in favour of Mr. C. M. Roberts, who 
exhibited an excellent collection of vegetables both in 
the amateur and open classes. This gentleman also 
exhibited a fine collection of bush fruit. Mr. C. B. 
Green was the only other amateur exhibitor in quantity, 
and he confined himself to the plant and cut-flower 
classes. 
The classes for groups, which really constitute the 
tout ensemble of an exhibition, were well filled, and the 
result was an interesting display of floral and ferny 
forms. These were artistically arranged on the ground 
in semi-circular fashion, and produced a pleasing and 
pretty effect. The principal group in the gentlemen’s 
gardeners’ class brought out an exceedingly bright and 
effective lot of plants, and here the coveted place was 
attained by Mr. T. Butcher, gardener to T. Toynbee, 
Esq., with a nice assortment of Begonias, Carnations, 
Dracienas, Palms, Ferns, &c., the Carnations enhancing 
considerably the general display ; with a groundwork 
of Maidenhair Ferns and an edging of Panicum varie- 
gatum, interspersed with that exquisite little member 
of the Primula family, viz., Primula obconica, the group 
was considered to be complete and called forth high 
encomiums. Mr. W. Polley, gardener to A. Hubbard, 
Esq., was accorded second place with a good group, 
consisting of Begonias, Caladiums, Gloxinias, Coleus, 
&c., neatly bordered with Adiantums and Blechnum 
spicant, disposed alternately. The third prize went to 
Mr. S. Beech, gardener to T. Cowper Essex, Esq , for 
a nice lot of plants, including Fuchsias, Cockscombs, 
&c., and a superb plant of Rochea falcata. Mr. J. A. 
Morris, florist, as usual, contributed largely to swell 
the quality of the various things on view. His group 
was mainly composed of Palms, Ferns, Liliums in 
variety, and a beautifully-flowered Plumbago capensis; 
he also came well to the front with table decorations, 
bouquets, wreaths and epergnes, all of which exhibited 
great taste in their arrangement, and therefore appealed 
very strongly to the floral and artistic discernment of 
the ladies. Specimen plants of Coleus, Ferns, Fuchsias, 
Begonias, &e., were well represented, as were also dishes 
of bush fruits, Grapes, Melons, Cucumbers and the like. 
In the class for Cockscombs there was an excellent 
competition, the first place being taken by Mr. 
F. Butcher; the second and third awards went to 
Mr. C. Burrows and Mr. W. Polley respectively. 
Gloxinias formed a pleasing feature, the first and 
second places being very warmly contested, but were 
ultimately divided between Mr. W. Polley and Mr. G. 
Eaton. Messrs. C. Lee & Son, of the Ealing Nurseries, 
exhibited four boxes of Roses, not for competition, 
which extracted many notes of praise, and were 
generally, as they well deserved, much admired. Mr. 
Chadwick, gardener to E. M. Nelson, Esq., furnished 
the show with some fine cut flowers and a collection of 
Gooseberries, of which he has a large assortment. Mr. 
J. D. Cooper treated the more advanced section of the 
community to a reclierchi collection of greenhouse 
plants, amongst them being a fine form of the golden- 
rayed Lily of Japan, Lilium auratum vittata, a couple 
of well-grown New Zealand Ferns, Todea superba, 
and a dish of the curious but remarkably sweet-scented 
blooms of Tacsonia alata. 
Park Street, St. Albans, Horticultural and 
Cottager’s Show. 
The twelfth annual exhibition of this society was held 
at Waterside on Wednesday, the 31st ult. A very keen 
competition resulted amongst the cottagers, whose 
exhibits must have excited the envy of the many 
professional gardeners present. Several large groups 
were contributed by gentlemen in the neighbourhood, 
the most noteworthy being that from the gardens of 
Aldenham House, Elstree, arranged by Mr. Beckett. 
This group was a fine piece of floral decoration, taken 
well out of the usual style by a bold natural ground¬ 
work of small-flowering plants and Ferns, out of which 
rose some fine masses of foliage, Lilies, and Carnations. 
A keen competition took place in the classes for 
named collections of wild flowers, Mosses, and medi¬ 
cinal plants. The nomenclature in the class for 
Mosses was rather shady, in the winning collection 
about fifty per cent, only of the generic being correct.— 
J. IV. 0. 
NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS. 
Special attention is paid in the columns of The 
Gardening World to the answering of questions on 
all subjects connected with practical horticulture, and 
the naming of Plants (other than Florists’ Flowers) and 
Fruits, in which department the Editor is assisted by 
gardeners and specialists of great experience. 
Secretaries of Horticultural Societies and Nursery¬ 
men and Seedsmen will greatly oblige The Editor by 
sending him their Schedules and Catalogues as soon a 
published. 
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. 
Ferns.— J. M.: Six Adiantums, if distinct, could be shown 
as six distinct Ferns, but it would not be wise to do so if you 
could otherwise make up the number by including only two 
Adiantums. 
Gooseberries. — J. M.: If the schedule says distinct kinds 
you can only show one dish of Gooseberries ; but if the word 
varieties is used instead of kinds, you can show red, white, or 
yellow sorts, but more than one dish might weaken your 
collection. 
Mushrooms. —■/. 31.: Certainly you can show a dish of 
Mushrooms in a collection of vegetables, but at this season it 
would not count for much against more seasonable products. 
Mvosdtis dissitiflora. — Omega : Yes, to both questions. 
Names of Plants. — Omega: 1, Lythrum salicaria, dark var.; 
2, Dog-Mercury, Mercurialis perennis; 3, Eupatorium canna- 
binum ; Thistle—Carduus lanceolatus ; Poplar—Populus bal- 
samifera, var. candicans. IF. Craik : 1, Sisyrinchium striatum ; 
2, probably Senecio mikanioides, commonly called German Ivy. 
Should like to see it in flower. 
Oncidicm macranthum.— H. K.: See p. 791. 
Orange Trees Barren. — IF. J. D.: From what you say 
respecting your Orange trees we suspect that, although they may 
now be of considerable size, it is more than probable that they 
have been raised from seeds, and are yet comparatively young. 
When so raised Orange trees cannot be expected, or at least they 
do not, either flower or fruit till they attain a large size, and 
become small trees at least. This is the experience of many a 
would-be cultivator of Oranges, and in order to obtain specimens 
to flower and fruit in a small state you must graft your tree 
with shoots taken from flowering and fruiting trees. Graft 
with a pushing bud from April to June ; or by cleft-grafting in 
September ; or you may bud the trees by the method known as 
shield-budding, with a dormant bud from July to September. 
This may be done on the stem close to the ground, or standard 
high according to fancy or convenience. 
Pea. — H. L. G. : Ten feet is an excessive height for Ne Plus 
Ultra, but that is what we believe your variety to be. 
Thrip on Vines. — C. N. : While the Grapes are hanging you 
can only paint the hot-water pipes with a thin mixture of sulphur 
and milk. If the Grapes are ripe, why not bottle them as soon 
as you can, and then get rid of the thrip by syringing? 
TEADE CATALOGUES EECEIVED. 
James Dickson & Sons, 32, Hanover Street, Edinburgh.— 
Select Dutch Flower Roots. 
OOVENT GARDEN MARKET. 
August 7th. 
Vegetables.—Average Retail Prices, 
s.d. s.d. 
Artichokes, Globe,doz. 3 0 6 0 
Asparagus .... per 100 
Beans, French, per lb. 0 6 
Beet .per dozen 2 0 3 0 
Cabbages_per doz. 1 G 
Carrots .... per bunch 0 6 
Cauliflowers, English, 
per dozen 3 0 6 0 
Celery .... per bundle 2 6 
Cucumbers ....each 0 4 0 10 
Endive, French, doz. 2 6 3 6 
s.d. s.d 
Herbs .... per bunch 0 2 0 4 
Horse Radish, bundle 3 0 5 0 
Lettuces .. per dozen 1 2 0 
Mushrooms, p. basket 13 2 0 
Onions.... per bushel 7 0 9 0 
Parsley.. ..per bunch 0 6 
Radishes .. per dozen 1 6 
Small salading, punnet 0 4 
Spinach, per strike ..20 
Tomatos _per lb. 0 9 10 
Turnips ....perbun. 0 6 
Kidneys, 
Potatos.- Kent Regents, 80s. to 100s. per ton; Kent 
80s. to 100s. per ton ; Champions, 70s. per ton. 
