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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
March 30, 1889. 
in Holland and at home. On the motion of Mr. R. P. 
Ker, of Liverpool, a hearty vote of thanks was given to 
the gentlemen named. At the next meeting Mr. F. 
AV. Burbidge, Dublin, will lecture on the Daffodil. 
Crystal Palace. —March 23rrf. 
The spring show which took place on Saturday last, 
if not so large as on some previous occasions, was, in 
general, equal in quality to those of former years, with 
the exception of the leading classes of bulbs, such as 
Hyacinths, Tulips, and Narcissi, which are grown in the 
open air, and which are deficient in substance owing to 
the unfavourable nature of last season—circumstances 
beyond the grower’s control. 
Messrs. J. Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, had decidedly 
the best group of stove and greenhouse plants, having 
a fine batch of Palms, Aralias, and Orchids. Mr. H. 
James, West Norwood, was second ; and Messrs. H. 
Williams & Sons, Fortis Green, Finchley, were third. 
Mr. C. Nunn, gardener to J. Soames, Esq., J.P., Maize 
Hill, Greenwich Park, hail the best group of greenhouse 
Azaleas, which were globular, fairly well-flowered 
bushes ; Mr. R. Wells, Longton Nursery, Sydenham, 
was second. In the nurserymen’s classes, Messrs. H. 
AVilliams & Sons were the only competitors with 
Hyacinths, Tulips, and Narcissi. In the amateurs’ 
classes, Mr. J. Rodbourne, gardener to Baroness Heath, 
Coombe House, Croydon, had the best Hyacinths, and 
Mr. W. Monk, gardener to G. R. Higgins, Esq., 
Eastlands, Dulwich, had the best Tulips and Narcissi. 
Messrs. Paul & Son, Cheshunt, were the only 
exhibitors of Amaryllis. Cyclamens were especially 
good, and Mr. D. Phillips, Langley Broom, Slough 
(whose plants were in 24-sized pots), took the 
first prizes both in the open and the amateurs’ 
classes. Mr. J. Ford, gardener to Sir Charles Piggot, 
Bart, Wexham Park, Slough, took the first prize for 
Cinerarias in the open class. His plants were large 
and well flowered. Mr. A. Carter, gardener to 
Alderman Evans, Ewell Grove, Surrey, had the first 
prize in the amateurs’ competition. Messrs. J. Laing 
& Sons took the first prize in the open class for Lily 
of the Valley with beautiful and dwarf specimens ; but 
Messrs. H. AVilliams & Sons’ pots were above the 
stated or regulation size, and although their plants 
were much taller they were placed second. Mr. T. N. 
Penfold, gardener to the Rev. Canon Bridges, Bed- 
dington House, took the first prize in the amateurs’ 
class. Mr. D. Phillips had the best eighteen pots of 
Mignonette ; and Mr. J. R. Bird, gardener to J. A. 
Causton, Esq., AVest Dulwich, had the prize for tree 
Mignonette. 
In the miscellaneous class Mr. B. S. AVilliams 
exhibited a group of Palms, Clivias, Cyclamens, and 
Chinese Primulas. Messrs. Wm. Paul & Son, 
Waltham Cross, showed twelve boxes of cut blooms 
of a varied assortment of Camellias. Mr. T. S. AVare, 
Hale Farm Nurseries, Tottenham, had a large collection 
of Daffodils, neatly arranged on wire stands, besides 
Lilium longifiorum Harrisii and other herbaceous 
subjects. Messrs. Paul & Son, Cheshunt, had a 
collection of forced Roses, herbaceous and Alpiue 
plants. The St. George’s Nursery Company, Hanwell ; 
Mr. J. Odell, Gould’s Green, Hillingdon ; aud Mr. 
AV. Hibburt, gardener to AV. Clay, Esq., Kingston, 
exhibited groups of Cyclamens. Air. J. Rodbourne 
had a group of Primula obconica and fine baskets of 
Lachenalia tricolor. 
Manchester Royal Botanical. —March 19th. 
A very large show and a great success was the annual 
spring exhibition of this society held on the above date 
in the Town Hall. The place of honour below the 
great organ was occupied by a superb collection of 
plants shown by Air. Blair, gardener to the Duke of 
Sutherland, to whom the society’s Gold Aledal was 
awarded. It included a very fine selection of Orchids, 
very conspicuous among which was a number of 
Dendrobium AVardianum in full bloom. The flowers 
were set off to the best advantage amid a wealth of 
Ferns, Palms, and other plants. At the south side 
of the Duke’s collection was a charming plant in full 
flower of Clerodendron Balfourianum, exhibited by Airs. 
Shaw, of Rose Hill, and next to this was a stand of 
Alessrs. Ryder & Son, the chief attraction of which was 
Skimmia Foremani, a new variety of the Japanese 
Skimmia, raised at Eskbank Nursery, Alidlothian. 
The collection of Alessrs. Dickson (Limited), Chester, 
adjoined this specimen, and a grand collection it was. 
The Daffodils were splendid, among them being Sir 
AVatkin, Horsfieldii, Empress, Emperor, Triandrus, 
and others. Dividing this stand from the collection of 
the Liverpool Horticultural Company was an inter¬ 
esting display of flowers grown in the open at Sunny 
Hill, Llandudno, including Narcissus, AVallflowers, 
Snowdrops, A T iolets, and Polyanthus—altogether a fine 
collection. The display of the Liverpool Horticultural 
Company could not fail to strike the beholder with 
their bright and beautiful colours, betokening healthy 
conditions and a favourable light. Adjoining was a 
fine show of Hyacinths by Alessrs. Dickson, Brown, 
& Tait. There were no fewer than sixty varieties on 
view, all well bloomed, and presenting an attractive 
appearance. The Royal Botanical Society staged some 
Azalea mollis, Hyacinths, Tulips, and Rhododendrons, 
also a few choice Orchids and some handsome orna¬ 
mental plants. Alessrs. AV. Cutbush & Son received 
a Certificate of Alerit for an excellent show of Cyclamens, 
Azaleas, Hyacinths, Lilies of the Valley, &c. Air. 
Thomas Statter, of Stand Hall, AVhitefield, also 
obtained a Certificate of Alerit, for a collection which 
included some rare varieties of Orchids. Next to this 
tablo was another charming display from Llandudno, 
this time by Air. Samuel Barlow, of Shimdda-hir, 
consisting for the most part of seedling Primroses 
grown in the open garden. Air. James Alason, of 
Victoria Street, Alanchester, had six very handsome 
specimens of Ccelogyne cristata in full bloom. They 
were greatly admired. Alessrs. Richard Barker & Co., 
of Frampton, Boston, Lincolnshire, had a good col¬ 
lection of Daffodils ; and Air. James Alarston, of 
AVarrington, who obtained a First Class Certificate, 
had a noticeable display of Hyacinths and Primulas. 
Preston and Fulwood. —March 20 th and 21 st. 
The eleventh spring show of this flourishing society 
was opened in the large Public Hall, Preston, on the 
20th inst., by the president of the society, A. Tallis, 
Esq. Taken on the whole, the show was by far the 
best ever seen in Preston, and although the bulbs, as 
usual this season, were not so good as we have seen 
them, the slight falling off in that direction was 
amply compensated for by the superiority of the 
other productions, and the increased number of com¬ 
petitors. AVithout doubt, the great feature of the show 
was the group of Orchids and Ferns staged for the 
ladies’ prize by Air. G. Beddoes, gardener to E. G. 
AVrigley, Esq., Ho wick House, Preston, which occupied 
a space 21 ft. by 6 ft., and contained 104 Orchids, in¬ 
terspersed with Pteris and Adiantums of graceful 
forms. Cattleya Triante was shown in great variety, 
including C. T. alba. The same exhibitor was also 
first in the classes for stove Orchids, and for a single 
specimen with Dendrobium nobile, having from 400 to 
500 flowers, Lycaste Skinneri with fifteen, Cattleya 
Triante with thirteen, and Dendrobium AVardianum. 
Air. Parker, whose only glass accommodation is a 
greenhouse in his back yard in the town, was second in 
each of the two latter classes, his single specimen being 
Odontoglossum Rossii majus with seventy flowers. In 
the nurserymen’s competition with groups staged for 
effect, in a space not to exceed 100 ft., there were three 
competitors, and the prizes went to Air. Payne, Ful¬ 
wood ; Air. Troughton, A\ T alton ; and Air. AVinwood, in 
the order named. In the corresponding class for 
amateurs, J. B. Dixon, Esq. (gardener, Air. John 
Sharpes), was first; and J. AVhitehead, Esq , Penwortham 
Priory (gardener, Air. J. AVilliams), came second. 
The best groups of twenty-four single and double 
Hyacinths staged by nurserymen came from Air. Payne, 
Air. AVinwood being second in both competitions. In 
the amateurs’ contest with the same number of plants 
Air. Thomson, gardener to AV. P. Sinclair, Esq., 
Liverpool, had the best doubles, and Air. C. AVaring, 
gardener to Mrs. Aiken, the finest singles, while Air. 
Robinson, gardener to L. Rawstone, Esq., Penwortham, 
staged the best dozen single varieties. In other classes 
Air. Robinson staged the finest Indian and Air. 
Beddowes the best hardy Azaleas ; the last-named 
exhibitor also securing a first prize for a dozen splendid 
cut Roses ; J. B. Dixon, Esq., the highest award for 
Deutzias ; and Air. C. Lamb, gardener to R. Smith, 
Esq., Longridge, was similarly successful with dinner- 
table plants. The special prize for Narcissus was taken 
by Alessrs. Barker & Co., Frampton, Boston, with the 
same collection as they had at Alanchester. A special 
prize was awarded to Air. G. Ramsbottom, Curator of 
the Preston Parks, for a fine group of plants ; and a 
handsome wreath was contributed by Air. Troughton. 
Air. Frisby, gardener, AVorden Hall, secured the highest 
award for six dishes of vegetables, Air. P. Rigby, 
gardener to J. Smith, Esq., being second. Air. Frisby 
also had the best sample of forced Rhubarb, AI. B. 
Copland, Esq., coming in a good second. In the 
afternoon the president entertained the committee and 
a number of other gentlemen at luncheon. 
THE NURSERY** 9 SEED TRADE. 
From “The London Gazette.” 
Partnership Dissolved. —B. Alaller & Sons, Nur¬ 
serymen, High Street, Lewisham, so far as regards 
T. J. Alaller. 
Adjudication in Bankruptcy. —ThomasAlorrison, 
Seedsman, High Street, Carnarvon. 
Meetings of Creditors. —AV. G. Clarke, trading 
as Grayson & Co., Bury St. Edmunds. Liabilities, 
£1,558 10s. 8 d. ; assets, £160. Aleeting, 20th March, 
1889. Offer 4s. in £. —Thos. Gretton, South Norwood. 
Liabilities, £162 12s. 4 d. ; assets estimated at 
£122 12s. 6 d. Adjourned.—Benjamin Field, Paragon 
Road, London, S.E. Liabilities, £2,078 16s. 11 d. ; 
assets, £607 Is. 6 d. At the first meeting of creditors, 
on the 27th inst., the Official Receiver was appointed 
trustee.—Henry Stringer, late in partnership with 
James AVilliam Abull, Aldrington, Sussex. Partner¬ 
ship : Liabilities, £696 14s. 11 d. ; assets, £10. 
Separate estate: Liabilities, nil ; assets, £22. First 
meeting at Brighton, 29th Alarch, 1889. 
The Seed Trade.— March 25th. 
Alessrs. Hurst & Son, 152, Houndsditch, E., report no 
quotable change in Agricultural Seeds, with the excep¬ 
tion of Trefoil, which has advanced 5s. per cwt. Thus 
all other Clovers are in good request. Rye Grasses 
unchanged. Tares easier. Bird Seed steady. 
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. 
Asparagus. — Omega : Two year old plants are tlie strongest 
and best, and by planting them yon will save twelve months of 
the time required to grow into cutting size. Your other question 
next week. 
Books. — C. Leeson: Burbidge’s Domestic Floriculture and Floral 
Decorations, or Miss Hassard's Floral Decorations for the Dwelling 
House. 
Book Canvassers.— A A.: If your statement is correct, and 
when writing your name in the canvasser’s book you did not 
sign an order form or undertaking to take more than the 
one number, as you may have done unwittingly, of course you 
need not take more than you have paid for. What you should 
do is to refuse delivery of any further numbers until you receive 
from the man or his employer a copy of the order you have given, 
if any. When you get this let us know, and we will advise you 
again. 
Brussels Sprouts. — Enquirer: Plant the autumn-sown 
plants by all means for an early crop, but you must have spring- 
sown ones for the general and late supply. 
Erratum. —At p 471, in the first column, twentieth line from 
the top, for “ Dock ” family read “ Dogwood ” family. 
Lapageria rosea.— I have a large specimen of this plant 
in a pot, and intend exhibiting it at a flower show in July. At 
the present time it is growing vigorously, and my intention is to 
top the shoots at a date prior to July, in order to cause a more 
rapid development of the Howers, so as to be in good condition 
by that time. Can any correspondent give me the desired 
information as to the exact date at which I should top the 
shoots ? The plant is. of course, grown in a greenhouse.— A. IF. 
Late Chrysanthemums.— Pickering : It is not usual for such 
varieties as Lilac Christine and Julie Lagravere Chrysanthe¬ 
mum!! to be in flower at this (March 25th) period of the year, but 
the fact of your having one plant of each variety in bloom now 
proves that it is only a question of cultivation to get them so 
late. 
Mignonette.— J. I Fogan: The most suitable size of pot in 
which to grow Mignonette is 5 ins. or 6 ins. as may be most 
convenient to you. Fill them with a compost consisting of loam 
two parts, well-rotted manure one part, old mortar rubbish one 
pait, with some sand to keep the soil open. The latter may not 
be necessary, provided the mortar rubbish is pretty good, as 
Mignonette is partial to lime or chalk. Make the soil quite firm, 
sow the seeds thinly, and cover with a small quantity of the 
same material. After germination, and when the seedlings have 
commenced to show which are to be the strongest, thiu them 
out, leaving from five to seven of the best to flower in the same 
pots in which they were sown. The plants may be grown to a 
much larger size individually, if thinned out to two or three as 
you suggest; but there would be more failures amongst the 
plants to fill the pots so well as when five or eight are retained. 
Do not pinch out the tops for the purpose of causing them to 
branch, as you will thereby lose the terminal and best spike of 
bloom. Give manure water when they begin to fill the pots. If 
the plants give promise of being particularly strung, you may 
reduce the number to three to allow them to branch freely. 
Odontoglossum Hallii. — Alex. Chalmers: The leaves you sent 
us of Odontoglossum Hallii are affected with black spot, such as 
is frequent amongst the Masdevallias. The leaves of the latter 
are much thicker and more fleshy than those of Odontoglossum, 
so that the spot becomes blacker. In both cases the evil com¬ 
mences on the under side of the leaf, and apparently originates 
at the stomata, which in the specimen you sent us are dis¬ 
coloured and wide open, as if their functions were deranged, 
which they no doubt are. From thence the evil progresses 
inwards, disorganising the protoplasm and destroying the starch 
and chlorophyll granules, so that the whole becomes of a deep 
brown. By examining a piece that is just commencing to turn 
