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THE GARDENING WORLD 
May 16, 18S6. 
SOCIETIES. 
Royal Botanio, May 12 th . —Typical summer weather 
prevailed at the summer show of the above society 
on Wednesday last. The exhibits were smaller in 
number than usual and were all comprised within 
the one tent. Hardy flowers were well to the tore, 
and these together with Roses and Azaleas made a 
brave show. Orchids were very poorly represented, 
a few only being staged in one or two ot the com¬ 
petitive classes. In fact the miscellaneous exhibits 
constituted the principal part of the show, and 
without them the tent would have been but scantily 
furnished. 
For the most part the exhibits in the classes 
according to schedule were few, no exhibits appearing 
in most of them. Mr. Geo. Cragg, gardener to 
W. C. Walker, Esq , Percy Lodge, Winchmore Hill, 
was the first and only exhibitor of twelve exotic 
Orchids. Mr. T. S. Ware, Hale Farm Nurseries, 
Tot enham, was placed first for twelve tuberous 
Begonias ; and also for a group of hardy herbaceous 
plants. This exhibit was one of the most 
imposing in the whole of the show, and included 
Liliums, Irises, Dicentras, Astiibes, Saxifrages, 
etc., in variety, and in excellent condition. Mr. R. 
Scott, was placed first for six greenhouse Azaleas; 
also second for a larger group of the same. The 
last-named award was a very bright and showy 
one. Mr. W. Rumsev received the second award in 
a class for nine pot Roses. 
In the miscellaneous exhibits Messrs. Kelway & 
Sons, Langport, Somerset, received a Silver Gilt 
Medal for a fine collection of cut blooms of single 
and double Paeonies, Irises, Cannas, Delphiniums, 
and Py rethrums. The whole made a brave and 
brilliant display. Mr. W. Rumsey, Joynings Nur¬ 
sery, Waltham Cross, made a meritorious exhibit of 
Roses in pots. The plants were clean and well 
grown, and comprised such varieties as Madame de 
Watteviile, Crimson Rambler, Cleopatra, Madame 
Ho^te, Madame Victor Verdier, and the new Mrs. 
Rumsey A large number of cut blooms was also 
forthcoming fiom the same exhibitor (first prize). 
Messrs. Barr & oon, Co vent Garden, staged a most 
Comprehensive and meritorious collection of cut 
haruy dowers. Tulips were the chief feature, and 
very gay and brignt they looked in their varied 
shades of colour aad marking (Large Silver Medal). 
Early single Paeonies and Irises added to the effect 
(Bronze Medal). 
Mr, George Mount, The Rose Nurseries, Canter¬ 
bury, had cut Roses in magnificent condition. The 
large size, excellent shape, and grand colouring of 
the flowers were remarkable. Captain Hayward, 
Mrs. John La ng, Ulrich Brunner, Prince Arthur, and 
Catharine Mermet were some of the best varieties 
forthcoming (Large Silver Medai). A neat group of 
Cannas in 6 aud 7-ia. pots was contributed by Mr. 
P Percy, gardener to J. C. Tasker, E-q , Middleton 
Hall, Brentwood, for which a Small Silver Medal was 
awarded. A small but effective group of mtscel- 
Lnc.ous plants was sent by Mr. Scott, gardener to 
Mrs. Foster, Regent’s Park (Small Silver Medal). 
A small group of rare plants staged by Messrs. J. 
Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, contained some interesting 
material, including Arisaema fimbriata, several new 
Cypripediumsand the comparatively new Caladiums, 
Duke of York, Lord Rosebery, Ladas, and Tennyson. 
A grand exhibit of Roses in pots, comprising well- 
flowered samples of Mme. Montet, Princess Beatrice, 
Her Majesty, and La France came from Messrs. 
Wm. Paul & Son, Waltham Cross, Herts. A 
qumtity of cut blooms was also exhibited (Silver 
Gut Medal). Some nice herbaceous Calceolarias 
were sent by Mr. Stuart, gardener to N. L. Cohen, 
E-q., Englcfield Green (Small Silver Medal). Oue 
of the most noteworthy exhibits was that made by 
Messrs. T. Rivers & Son, Sawbridgewortb, of 
Nectarines in pots. The trees bore heavy crops and 
were marvels of good culture. Cardinal was the 
variety shown. A couple of baskets full of plucked 
fruits were also forthcoming (S lver Gilt Medal). 
Messrs. John Waterer & Sons, Knap Hill, Woking, 
sent some superbly flowered Rhododendrons in pots 
which received a Small Silver Medal. Richard 
Waterer, Concessum, Mrs. John Penn, Baroness 
Henry Schroder and Album Elegans were some of 
the finest vaiicties on view. 
Questions snD ansroeFS 
*»* Will our Jnends who send us newspapers be so good 
as to mark the paragraphs or articles they wish us to see 
We shall be greatly obliged bv their so doing. 
Liquid manure.— L.C. : Generally speaking this is 
one uf the safest manures you can apply ; but there 
is danger, even here, of overdoing the application of 
it. No fix'-d rules can be laid down that wi 1 apply 
in every caie. The operator must exercise his 
inte ligence. For instance, at the present time, the 
drainings irom the stables and mature yards must 
be very strong owing to the ab--ence of rain for 
several weeks past. Tnis must be taken into con¬ 
sideration. and ihe liquid diluied accordingly. The 
colour of it will generally be a good guide as to the 
am iunt of dilution required; if there is no great 
amount of sediment in it, ihe liquid that is on'y 
of a light brown will be safe enough to use. Tne 
vigour of the plant and its kind should also be 
noted. Gross feeders will always take stronger 
doses than those of more delicate constitution. No 
plants should receive liquid manure till their pots 
a: e full of roots ; for newly-potted subjects require 
no feeding, and the roots may even be injured if so 
treated belore they have taken a firm hold of ihe 
fresh soil. Study the nature of the plants under 
your care, and when in doubt, err on the side of 
giving the liquid too weak ra her than too strong. 
Sweet Peas eaten.— T. Davidson : Yes, vour sur¬ 
mise^ are no d iubt c <rrect. Sparrows will destroy 
not only the ordinary garden Peas, but any other 
kind, especially during the prevalence of dry weather. 
The ground is too dry at present for slugs to prove 
troublesome to any extent with out-door subjects. 
There is not even sufficient dew at night to enable 
them to travel over the dry soil in quest of food. 
Stick in a few pegs here and there on either side of 
the lines aud stretch some black thread from one to 
the other, about 3 in. above the surface of the 
ground. This will deter the marauders fiom doing 
further damage, till the Peas have attained some 
height at least. 
Golden Lysimachia.— A J. : If you mean Lysima- 
cbia Nummularia aurea, it may be depended upon 
to give satisfaction for edging purposes, provided 
the soil and situation are not too dry. It is naturally 
a moisture loving plant, but will do very well in any 
flower garden that is properly looked after during 
droughty weather. You may bear in mind that the 
golden-leaved variety does not, as a rule, ramble so 
freely as the green one, therefore plant it rather 
more closely. 
Varieties of Dendrobium nobile. —Perthshire .— 
The flowers ycu sent arrived in good condition. No 
1. we consider the best variety It comes nearest to 
D. nobile elegans of any that are describ d but is 
not exactly the same. The broad, overlapping 
petals as well as the sepals were of good substance, 
giving the appearance of stability to the flower. The 
dark variety (No. 2) was very pre ty but small. 
No. 3 had the roundest and best lip of the three, but 
the colour is pile. A great many of the varieties of 
D. nobile h-ive been named, but not described so that 
it is impussible to identify or remember the distin¬ 
guishing features of all of them because they come 
too close to one another. All of the three varieties 
you sent are worthy of cultivation, but it would be 
futile to give them special varietal names, se-ing 
that there are so manv named sorts already in culti¬ 
vation and which cultivators are unable to recognise. 
Stained glass and plants.— Omicron : Stained 
glass in conservatories is not injuri >us to plants in 
the same'sense as London f >g, smoke, or sulphur 
fumes; but indirectly it is injurious by excluding 
the ra\s of light which are necessary for the healthy 
growth of plants. Now it will be apparent that a 
few panes of stained glass would only shade a few 
plants ; but if the whole of the upright or front glass 
were of that kind it would do considerable harm. 
Names of Plants. — W. H.: 1, Ornith'gdum 
umbelUtum; 2, Saxifraga Geum ; 3, Spiraea 
Fihpendula ; 4, Tiarella cordifolia; 5, Centiurea 
montana; 6, Saxifrasa Camposii— H.J. : 1, Primula 
japonica alba ; 2, Trollius asiaticus var. ; 3, Narcissus 
poeticus recurvus - J.A.C.: 1, Oncidium reflexum; 
2, Dendrobium devoniapum ; 3, Masdevallia Sbuitle - 
worthii ; 4, Cattleya Skinneri.— R.J.G. : 1, Berberis 
Darwinii; 2, Lonicera tatarica ; 3, Pulmonaria 
saccharata ; 4, Scilla nutans ; 5, Corydalis solida (an 
escape from the garden).— L. G.: Epidendrum 
megalanthum.— Omicron: The duuble Meadow 
Saxifrage (Saxifraga grauulata flore pleno). 
Seeds of Asparagus plumosus.— A. K.: The 
seeds of this species are very variable in their 
germinating ability. Some are infertile and never 
germinate at all. Oihers take from three weeks to 
nearly a year, before they appear above the soil. 
You should keep ihe soil moi-t, somewhat shaded, 
clear of moss or other forms of weedy vegetation and 
exercise plenty of patience. Seeds of the character 
of Asparagus plumosus and other subjects of a 
similarly har 1 character somttimes lie in the ground 
a long time, and afterwards surprise their owners by 
coming up freely at last. Never throw them away so 
long as von find they are firm and in sound condition. 
Communications Received—H. C. P.—A. D. 
Webster.—W. F. — Jonn Plummer—Young & 
Dob nson.— Castleboro. —J. C. — L’Orchideenne.— 
V Berat. — C. D — T.L.—Nemo.—Eastman.—A. T. 
B.—Ward. — A. K. —Catto.— R. Hetherington. 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET. 
May 13 tk, 1896. 
Fruit.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s, d t. d. 
Apples.per bushel 
Nova Scotia Apples 
per barrel 
Cob Nuts and Fil¬ 
berts, per 100 lbs 30 0 
*. d. s. d. 
New Grapes, per lb. 1630 
hlOt-appiUb 
St VtPhapPi 26 60 
Strawberries, per lb. 2 o 40 
Tasmanian Apples, 
per case 10 0 12 0 
Vegetables.—Average Wholesale Prices 
», d . 1 . d , 
ArtiehokesGIobedoz. 20 30 
Asparagus,per bundle 10 30 
Beans, 1 * tenon, per lb. 09 13 
Peei. nor dozen 20 3 c 
Brussel Sprou'S, 
per half sieve 
Cabbages ... pei uoz. 10 13 
Carrots ... per bunch 0 3 
Cauliflowers.doz. 20 30 
Celery.perbn-dls 1 0 
Cucumbers per doz. 16 30 
Endive, French, djz. 1 6 
1. d. s. d- 
Herbs .per bunch 02 00 
Horse Radlsn. bundle 30 40 
Lettuces ...per dozen 1 3 
Mushrooms, p. basket to 16 
Onions.per btrnob 04 06 
Parsley ... per bunch 0 3 
Radishes... per dozen 1 0 
Seakale...per basket 
Smallsaladlng.pnnnet o 4 
Spinach per bush 1 2 0 23 
Tomatos. per lb o 6 1 3 
| Turnips.per bnn. 3 o 
Cut Flowers,—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s. d . 
Azalea, doz. sprays ...o 4 
Arum L.I i.'ca Ltlmus, 2 O 
Asparagus Fern, bun. 2 o 
Bcuvardias, per bun. 0 6 
Carnations doz.blrns. I 6 
Daffodils, doz. bchs... i 6 
Buouans ...per doz i 6 
Gardenias ...per doz. 2 6 
Geranium, scarlet, 
doz. bunches 4 o 
Llllum longjflori m 
per loz. 3 0 
Lily ot the Valley, 
doz. sprays 0 6 
Mfrgueiuca, ta oun. 1 6 
iemialrPnro.i2DS.4 0 
Naiciss, vaiious, 
doz. bch. 1 6 
Orchids, doz. blooms 1 6 
Pelargoniums,12 bun. 6 0 
Parme Violet (French) 
per bunch 3 o 
Polyanthus, doz. bch. 1 0 
s. d 
0 £ 
4 o 
3 “ 
1 0 
3 ° 
6 0 
2 0 
4 0 
6 o 
5 ° 
1 o 
3 ° 
. 6 o 
4 0 
12 0 
9 0 
4 o 
3 ° 
s. d. s. d' 
Primula, double, doz. 
sprays 06 10 
Pyrethrum doz. bun. 20 40 
Roses (indoor), doz, 10 20 
,, Tea,white, doz. 16 26 
„ Ni.fls . 20 40 
,, Safiano 
(English), doz. ...16 20 
Red Roses, doz.i 640 
Pink Hoses, doz. 30 60 
Stuilax, |jer bunch ... 3 6 60 
Stephanotis, doz. 
spra-s ...3040 
Tulips, doz. blooms ...0 306 
L LiOcI UbCb. <lO£. 
blooms .o g 10 
Violets, doz. bunches 09 x o 
„ Czar (French) 
per bch.... 1 3 20 
,, Victoria (Knch) 
doz. bch.... 1 o i 6 
Wallflower, doz. bcb. 16 30 
White Lilac (French 
per bunch 3050 
Plants in Pots.—Average Wholesale Prices 
1. d . 1 . d . 
Arbor Vitae (golden) 
per doz. 60120 
Aspidistra, doz. 18 o 36 0 
„ specimen 30 50 
Arum Lilies, per doz. 60 90 
Cyclamen, per doz ...o o 15 0 
Cineraria, per doz.... 60 90 
Diacaena, various, 
per doz. 11 o 30 o 
Dracaena virldls.doz. 9 0 18 0 
Erica,various,per doz.9 0 24 0 
Euonymus, var, doz. 0 o 18 0 
Evoi greens,Invar.doz 6 0 24 0 
F rns, invar.,per doz. 4 0 12 0 
F-rus, small, per 100 4 0 60 
Ficus elastica, each 10 50 
Foliage Plants, var., 
each 10 50 
1 . d . s.d 
Fuchsia, per doz .6 o 10 o 
Genista, per doz. ... 6 0 12 o 
Hydrangea, various, 
per doz. 9 o 24 0 
Liliums, various doz. 12 o 24 0 
Lycopodiums, doz. 30 40 
Marguerite Daisy doz 6 0 12 0 
Myrtles, doz. 60 90 
Mignonette . 60 90 
Palms in variety,eacn 1 0 15 0 
Palms, Specimen ...21 o 64 o 
Pelargoniums, doz. ...9 o 18 o 
Pelargoniums, scarlet. 
per doz. 60 90 
Rrses, various. 9 0 18 0 
Spiraea, per doz. 60 90 
INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS 
Auction Sales. 
Pmtberoe & Morris. 586 
Bulbs. 
Barr & Son .585 
C. G. Van Pubergen .585 
Catalogues 
M. Cuthnertson .58- 
Dobbte & Co.586 
H. J. Jones .587 
Chrysanthemums. 
H J. Jones.387 
Florists’ Flowers. 
T. Bones... .585 
T. Cri ps & Son.58 
M. Cuihbenson .587 
J Foroes. 385 
D ibbie & Co..5V 
H. J Jo ies.587 
W. Welch .586 
J. VVel.s .5 5 
Yoong & Dobiuson.587 
Flower Pots. 
Sankey & Sons, Ltd.600 
Garden Sundries, &c. 
W. Barlass.585 
Corry & Co.583 
Hirst, Brooke & Hirst,... 585 
A. Ontram .600 
A. Potcer.600 
H. G. Smyth .585 
A. YVasilieff .5^5 
Hardy Plants. 
J. Green.585 
Heating Apparatus. 
Messenger & Co..... 600 
Thames Bank Iron Co... 585 
Horticultural Builders. 
J. Boyd & Sons.585 
W. Cooper, Ltd.600 
J. Grav..585 
W. Richardson & Co.600 
J. Weeks & Co.585 
Hose. 
A. Potter.600 
Insecticides. 
Corry & Co.585 
Gishurst Compound.5S5 
Nicotine Soap .;.586 
Lawn Mowtrs. 
W. Cooper. 60c 
Ransom^ s, Sims and 
Jefferies.600 
Manures 
C. Beeson .585 
W. H Beeson .585 
Clay & bon....600 
W. Colchester.585 
Native Guano Co.585 
Scanden’s .595 
W. Thomson at Sons ...5*6 
Miscellaneous. 
Bees...587 
Epps s Cocoa .599 
H. J. Gassoon .583 
Gisnursiine .585 
Hewitt's Cloth .. : .586 
JunoCyces .399 
Porter's Crocks .583 
Tents .585 
Netting. 
A. Potter.585 
Orchids. 
J. Cypher .587 
W. L. Lewis & Co.585 
P. McArthur.5'5 
F. Sander & Co.5S5 
Palms, &c. 
Iceton.386 
Boses. 
J. Cowan & Co.587 
Seeds. 
Kennelly.583 
Sutton & Sons.385 
Wition & Co.555 
Strawberries. 
S. Hamilton .585 
W. Horne .5S5 
Yines 
J. Cowan <fe Co.587 
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Small Advertisements, solid type, 6d. per line of about nine 
words. Displayed Advertisements, per inch, 6s.; per column 
(12 ins. long), £3 5s.; per halfpage, £5 ; per page, £9. Special 
quotations given tor a series. Gardeners and others Wanting 
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