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THE GARDENING WORLD 
April 27, 1889. 
Douglas, with Marmion (Douglas) ; second, Mr. A. J. 
Sanders, with G. Lightbody (Headley) ; third and 
fourth, the Rev. F. D. Horner with Atalanta (Horner) ; 
fifth, Mr. Phillips; and sixth, Mr. Henwood, with 
Lancashire Hero ; seventh, Mr. Walker, with Marmion 
(Douglas); and eighth, Mr. Henwood, with Lancashire 
Hero. White-edged : First, Mr. Henwood, with Acme 
(Read) ; second, Mr. Douglas, with Conservative 
(Douglas) ; third, Mr. Henwood, with John Simonite 
(Walker) ; fourth, Mr. A. J. Sanders with Conservative; 
fifth, the Rev. F. D. Horner with Mrs. Dodwell 
(Woodhead) ; sixth, Mr. Phillips with Acme (Read) ; 
seventh, Rev. F. D. Horner, with Reliance (Mellor) , 
eighth, Mr. Douglas, with Acme. Selfs : First and 
second, the Rev. F. D. Horner with Heroine; third, 
Mr. Douglas, with Sir W. Hewitt (Douglas) ; fourth, 
Mr. Phillips, with Pizarro (Campbell) ; fifth and sixth, 
Mr. Henwood, with Black Bess (Woodhead) ; seventh, 
Mr. Douglas, with Sympathy (Douglas) ; and eighth, 
Mr. Phillips with Mrs. Douglas. Fifty plants : First, 
Mr. Douglas ; second, Mr. C. Turner, Slough. 
Alpine Auriculas. 
Twelve dissimilar First, Mr. T. E. Henwood with 
strongly grown and well-flowered plants of Sunrise, 
Defiance, C. Turner, Edith, Albion, Pallas, Miss 
Blackburn, Homer, Mungo McGeorge, Rosalind, and 
two seedlings. Second, Mr. C. Turner ; third, Mr. 
Douglas ; fourth, Messrs. Paul & Son. Six dissimilar : 
—First, Mr. C. Turner, with T. E. Henwood, Roland, 
Sunrise, Surprise, Emblem, and Flambeau. Second, 
Mr. Henwood ; third, Mr. W. L. Walker ; fourth, Mr. 
Douglas ; fifth, Mr. R. Dean. Four dissimilar First, 
Mr. W. L. Walker, with Mungo McGeorge, Mrs. 
Meiklejohn, Miss Blackburn, and Mrs. Llewelyn. 
Second, Messrs. Paul & Sou ; third, Mr. A. J. Sanders ; 
fourth, Mr. R. Dean. Single specimens, gold centre : — 
First, Mr. Henwood, with Hotspur ; second and third, 
Mr. Douglas, with a seedling and Hebe ; fourth, Mr. 
Walker, with Queen of the Belgians; fifth, Mr. 
Henwood, with Miss Mollie. White centres:—First 
and second, Mr. Turner with a seedling and Countess ; 
third, Mr. Douglas, with T. E. Henwood ; fourth 
and fifth, Mr. Henwood, with Toujours jaie and a 
seedling. 
Polyanthuses. 
Gold-laced, six dissimilar First, Mr. E Adams, with 
George the Fourth (Buck), Formosa (Burnard), Prince 
Regent (Cox), King (Nicholson), Cheshire Favourite 
(Saunders), and Napoleon. Second, Mr. Douglas. 
Three dissimilar First, Mr. Douglas, with Lancer 
(Bullock), George the Fourth (Buck), and a black 
ground seedling. 
Extra Classes. 
Twelve fancy Auriculas :—First, Mr. Douglas; second, 
Mr. R. Dean. Twelve fancy Polyanthus First, Mr. 
Douglas ; second, Mr. R. Dean. Twelve single Prim¬ 
roses First, Mr. R. Dean; second, Mr. Douglas; 
third, Messrs. Paul & Son, 
Seedling Auriculas, &c. 
Prizes in the seedling class were awarded to Mr. 
Douglas for Fanny Glass, a dark maroon self with good 
paste and bright tube ; to the Rev. F. D. Horner for 
Laura, a fine violet-purple self; Firefly, a very dark 
reddish crimson self, very bright ; Calliope, grey-edged, 
and Dragon-fly and Neptune, both green-edges, and 
closely resembling each other. Mr. R. Dean was 
awarded a First Class Certificate for a single Primrose 
named Brilliant, rich reddish maroon with a bright 
golden centre, and a white spot on the tip of each 
lobe ; a very pretty variety. 
Royal Horticultural .—April 23rd. 
Hardy flowers, and particularly Primulas, were the 
chief features of the meeting in the Drill Hall, 
Westminster, on Tuesday last. Auriculas and Poly¬ 
anthus, as might he expected, occupied a considerable 
amount of table space, and a fine effect was produced 
by a large group of Primula cortusoides Sieboldii. 
There were numerous but small exhibits of Orchids. 
A Silver-gilt Banksian Medal was awarded to Mr. J. 
Walker, Whitton, Middlesex, for a large and effective 
group of Daffodils neatly arranged in bunches in glass 
vases. Amongst the finer kinds were Bicolor Dean 
Herbert, Captain Nelson (with a huge yellow trumpet), 
Empress, Princess Mary, Mary Anderson, and C. J. 
Backhouse. The three latter are forms of Narcissus 
incomparabilis. Leedsii Albion and N. odorus cala- 
thinus were also fine. A similar award w r as made to 
Messrs. Barr & Son, Covent Garden, for another 
extensive collection of Daffodils, including most of the 
above kinds, and a beautiful new sort, Her Majesty, with 
a wide-mouthed plaited trumpet. They also showed 
Doronicum austriacum, some species of Muscari and 
Scilla. A Bronze Banksian Medal was awarded to 
Mr. T. S. Ware, Hale Farm Nurseries, Tottenham, for 
a group of herbaceous plants, including Cypripedium 
calceolus, C. pubescens, Primula viscosa nivalis, a 
strain of hardy Primroses, Convallaria majalis pro- 
lificans, Habranthus pratensis fulgens with scarlet 
flowers, Lilium Thomsonianum, and others. Messrs. 
Paul & Son, Cheshunt, had a similar medal for her¬ 
baceous plants, amongst which were several hardy 
double Primroses, Waldsteinia trifoliata, and Aubrietia 
Leichtlini with rose flowers, and which received an 
Award of Merit. The last-mentioned firm had some 
Amaryllis, and received an Award of Merit for one 
named Sea Nymph. A Silver Banksian Medal was 
awarded to Messrs. Ryder & Son, Sale, Manchester, 
for a remarkably fine collection of mostly new varieties 
of Primula cortusoides Sieboldii, shown in pans and 
superbly flowered. Awards of Merit were granted to 
General Gordon, rose ; Queen of Whites ; Mrs. Ryder, 
soft pink ; and Miss Nellie Barnard, carmine, with 
lacerated segments. Charming Bride, blush, and 
Golden Queen were also very fine ; and an Award 
of Merit was given for Primula rubescens alba, white. 
A Silver Banksian Medal was also awarded to Mr. 
Anthony Waterer, Knap Hill, \V oking, for twelve 
boxes of Polyanthus. One box contained white kinds, 
another yellow, while the rest were of extremely beau¬ 
tiful mixed colours. A Silver-gilt Banksian Medal was 
awarded to Mr. William Rumsey, Joynings Nurseries, 
Waltham Cross, for a large and well-flowered group of 
forced Roses, including fine plants of Marquise de 
Castillane, Madame Hippolyte Jamain, Miss Hassard, 
Madame Lacharme, and some fine pieces of Adiantum 
Farleyense. A Silver Banksian Medal was awarded to 
Messrs. J. Yeitch & Sons, Chelsea, for a group of Japan 
Maples, Staphylea colchica, Spirma colchica, Chio- 
nanthus virginicus, and others. A Bronze Banksian 
Medal was awarded to Mr. J. "W alker, Thame, Oxon, 
for an exhibit of Roses, including a box of Marechal 
Niel, another of Niphetos, and another of mixed kinds, 
all well grown. A unique collection of plants was 
brought up from the Royal Gardens, Kew, including 
Lathraea clandestina, L. squarrosa, Rhododendron 
Kewensis, and many hardy Alpine Piimulas, as well as 
Dicentra canadensis, Corydalis bracteata, Orchis longi- 
cornu, 0. papilionacea, and Heuchera sanguinea. 
The exhibits of Orchids were small. Sir Trevor 
Lawrence, Bart., M.P. (gardener, Mr. Bickerstaff), 
Burford Lodge, Dorking, showed a pretty Ophrys 
Bertolonii, which received a botanical commendation ; 
also Cattleya Lawrenceana concolor, which received a 
vote of thanks. Mr. J. P. Leadbetter showed two fine 
branching spikes of Odontoglossum cirrosum, to which 
a vote of thanks was accorded. Dendrobium nobile 
Cooksonianum and a variety of Cattleya Mendelii were 
shown by T. Lang, Esq., Heathfield Lodge, Gateshead - 
on-Tyne, who received a vote of thanks. Other 
exhibits were certificated. 
G. F. Wilson, Esq., Heatherhank, "Wey bridge, 
showed some half-a-dozen seedling blue Primroses 
raised from Scott Wilson. Two of them—namely, 
G. F. Wilson and Quakeress, received an Award 
of Merit. A fine spike of Alpinia nutans, a truss of 
Crinum asiaticum, and Saraca indica were shown by 
Mr. F. Ross, gardener to Sir George Macleay, Pendell 
Court, Bletchingley. An Award of Merit was granted 
to Messrs. Garraway & Co., Clifton, Bristol, for Garra- 
way’s White Mignonette ; a similar award was made 
to Mr. Hill, Latimer Road, Forest Gate, for a box of 
Coleus Eureka, with rose and purple foliage ; also to 
Messrs. Wm. Paul & Son, Waltham Cross, for a double 
white Rose, named Claire Jacquier ; they also showed 
White Perle, a new Tea variety. Messrs. J. Laing & 
Sons, Forest Hill, exhibited a seedling Gloxinia, named 
Model. Mr. R. Dean, of Ealing, showed a hybrid 
Primula between P. ciliata purpurea and a variety of 
Auricula. Mr. Burrell, gardener to 0. T. Hodges, 
Esq., Lachine, Chislehurst, showed Gentiana angulosa, 
for which a vote of thanks w’as given. Mr. W. H. 
Divers, Ketton Hall, Stamford, exhibited some cut 
flowers of Mackaya bella. Three small stands of Pansy 
blooms were shown by Messrs. Alex. Bailey & Son, 
North Hylton Road, Southwick. A basket of Alpines, 
including Haherlea rhodopensis, Saxifraga longifolia, 
Primula marginata and others, was staged by Mr. W. 
Harper, Millmead Nursery, Guildford. 
At a meeting of the Fruit Committee a fine exhibit 
of Apples and Pears was staged by Messrs. J. Yeitch & 
Sons, Chelsea. Amongst the Apples were fine samples 
of Lord Derby, Betty Geeson, King of Tomkins County, 
Alfriston, Stone’s, Bismarck, Washington, Cox’s 
Pomona, and others in a good state of preservation. 
Notts Horticultural and Botanical. 
There was a large attendance of the members of this 
society at the Arboretum Rooms, Nottingham, on the 
evening of the 17 th inst., to hear an interesting paper 
on Daffodils read by Mr. J. Duncan Pearson, of Chil- 
well. Mr. J. H. Haywood presided. Mr. Pearson 
spoke of the word Narcissus as having been taken from 
a mythological character of that name, who was said to 
have slighted the nymph Echo in favour of his own 
shadow, and as a punishment for his self-esteem 
Nemesis changed him into this beautiful flower. As 
an English translation put it— 
And looking for his corse, they only found 
A rising stalk with yellow blossom crowned. 
The origin of the word Daffodil was still a matter of 
doubt and controversy, some authorities averring it 
came from the old English Affodyl, which simply meant 
that which came early, whilst others said it was a 
corruption of Asphodel. Mr. Pearson spoke of the 
salient differences between the Narcissus proper and 
the Daffodil. 
In regard to the colour of the flowers, all could see 
for themselves the variation to which they were subject, 
hut there was no telling what further freaks Dame 
Nature, assisted by a little art, might not give to them 
in the future. About twenty species of Narcissi had 
been found in a wild state, and out of these had 
sprung for chance or intended crosses a multitude of 
varieties, many of which were to the uninitiated “ very 
much of a muchness.” In looking over a catalogue 
the other day he counted about 260 varieties, which 
seemed a pretty fair array for this humble spring flower. 
The species were found wild nearly all over the Con¬ 
tinent, and they strayed away into Asia, India, North 
Africa, Japan, China, &e. Perhaps the happiest 
hunting grounds for the colbctor were the northern 
and southern slopes of the Pyrenees—that was to say, 
if he were not caught by a party of banditti and every¬ 
thing taken but his much-prized bulbs. Mr. Pearson, 
dealing with the past history of the plant, observed 
that the Narcissus must have been cultivated in this 
country at a very early date, as J. Parkinson described 
ninety-six species and varieties grown in gardens in 
1629. He also spoke of the suitability of the flowers 
for decorative purposes, and treated at length on the 
subject of cultivation, besides giving a list of the 
best varieties. 
Hybridisation and raising from seed was, he said, 
a very important matter, though perhaps, mote so for 
succeeding generations than the present. Still, as they 
were now reaping the benefits of the hard work and 
perseverance of men who had joined the great majority, 
it was only right that they should in their turn try 
and hand down something to posterity. There was 
nothing difficult or tedious in hybridising Narcissi, not 
a tithe as much as in Pelargoniums, Grapes, &c. He 
did not think that this beautiful class of hardy plants 
received the attention in this neighbourhood that it 
deserved. Around London, for instance, much more 
interest was shown in the matter. He did not expect 
every-one to be as cracked on Daffodils as he was him¬ 
self, but he should like to see a little less apathy in 
relation to the subject among the neighbouring gar¬ 
deners and amateurs. On the proposal of Mr. H. M. 
Pownall, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. 
Pearson, and the First Class Certificate of the society 
was also awarded to him for a collection of Daffodils 
and Narcissi. 
There was also an exhibition of blooms of this 
popular spring flower, and prizes were awarded as 
follows :—Centre piece : First, Mr. G. Wilson, gardener 
to E. W. Field, Esq., Aspley Hall ; second, Mr. T. B. 
Hallam, Corporation Road, Nottingham ; third, Mr. 
J. H. Walker, gardener to J. W. Lewis, Esq., The 
Park. Button-hole : First, Mr. T. B. Hallam ; second, 
Mr. W. F. Hallam, St. Ann’s Well Road ; third, Mr. 
Meadows, Rock House Gardens, Basford. Bouquet: 
First, Mr. C. J. Mee, Wollaton Hall; second, Mr. 
G. Wilson ; third, Mr. T. B. Hallam. To the extra 
exhibits, not for competition, Mr. R. C. Brown, gar¬ 
dener to G. Taylor, Esq., contributed a collection of 
Daffodils ; Mr. C. J. Mee, a group of table plants ; Mr. 
E. Massey, gardener to Mr. Bateman, cut Pelargoniums ; 
and Mr. Baker, Basford, cut Cinerarias. 
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ROSE SHOWS IN 1889. 
June 2L—Ryde. 
,, 26.—Richmond (Surrey). 
,, 27.—Farningham and Winchester. 
,, 29.—Reigate. 
July 2.—National Rose Conference at Chiswick, and 
Sutton. 
,, 3.—National Rose Conference at Chiswick, Bag- 
shot, Croydon, Maidstone, and Farnham. 
,, 4.—Bath, Canterbury, Hitchin, and Norwich. 
,, 6.—Crystal Palace (National Rose Society). 
,, 9.—Diss, and Hereford. 
,, 10.—Dursley, Ipswich, and Tunbridge Wells. 
,, 11.—Gloucester. 
,, 13.—Eltham, and New Brighton. 
,, 16.—Birkenhead, and Carlton-in-Lindrick. 
,, 18.—Sheffield (National Rose Society), and 
Hcdensburgh. 
,, 19.—Ulverston. 
,, 20.—Manchester. 
,, 23.—Christleton, and Tibslielf. 
