May 23, 1896. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
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Messrs. John Waterer & Sons, Bagshot, Woking, 
showed some grand Rhododendrons in pots, the 
bright colours of their flowers being well toned down 
by the interspersal with them of a number of Japanese 
Maples. Mrs. John Clutton, Lady E. Cathcart, 
Madam Cochet, Strategist, and Baroness Henry 
Schroder were a few of the cream of the collection. 
Messrs. Geo. Jackman & Son, Woking, had Roses in 
pots. Crimson Rambler figured conspicuously here 
as in the larger groups in tent No. 5. Paeonies in 
pots and cut flowers of breeder Tulips were con¬ 
tributed by Mr. T. S. Ware, Hale Farm Nurseries, 
Tottenham, N. The herbaceous Calceolarias sent 
by Messrs. J. James & Son, Woodside, Farnham 
Royal, Slough, it would indeed be difficult to over¬ 
praise. Extreme dwarfness of habit was associated with 
Yemarkable floriferousness and brilliancy of colouring. 
A description of Mr. H. J. Jones’ Begonias will be 
found in another column. 
Seedling Gloxinias and Streptocarpus were 
exhibited by Messrs. John Laing & Sons. A small 
group of foliage and flowering plants, including 
Orchids also came from the same firm. Messrs. J. 
Veitch & Sons set up a group of Ferns that was 
remarkable for the excellence of the material it con¬ 
tained. Superb pieces of Gymnogramma Veitchii, 
Nephrolepis davallioides furcans, and its plumed 
form, and Polypodium Schneideri amongst others 
came out strongly. The somewhat sombre hue of 
the Ferns was relieved by the insertion, at intervals, 
of clumps of Arisaema fimbriatum, Cannas, and 
Richardia elliottiana. A bright and showy group of 
stove foliage plants was set up by Mr. H. B. May, 
Dyson’s Lane Nurseries, Upper Edmonton. It 
included Crotons and Dracaenas in variety, Cyperus 
alternifolius, and Ananassa sativa variegata, all in the 
pink of condition. Messrs. Hugh Low & Co. had a 
collection of small but well-coloured Caladiums; 
also a quantity of shapely and well-grown Crotons 
in small pots. 
Cannas and Roses were well s hown by Mr. Perry, 
gardener to J. C. Tasker, Esq , Middleton Hall, 
Brentwood. A most brilliant display was afforded 
by a collection of stove and greenhouse foliage and 
flowering plants, including Orchids, staged by Mr. 
W. J. Empson, gardener, to Mrs. Wingfield, 
Ampthill House, Bucks. A great variety of material 
was utilised, and the arrangement is well worthy of 
a word of praise. A dozen well-flowered Azaleas 
sent by Messrs. B. S. Williams Sc Son, Holloway, N. 
comprised many of the leading varieties, such as 
Mme. Van der Cruysen, Vesuvius, Rosetta, 
Empress of India, and Mme. Camille van Langen- 
hoven. The collection of new and rare plants con¬ 
tributed by Messrs. F. Sander & Co., contained an 
immensity of interesting material. Bertolonia, Mme. 
Bryson, Heliconia illustris var rubricaulis, Dracaena 
sanderiana, Cyrtanthus obliquus, and Alsophila 
atrovirens were some of the most notable members 
of a notable group. Mr. H. B. May abundantly 
illustrated the wealth of his 'collection of Ferns at 
the famous Dyson’s Lane Nurseries, by exhibiting a 
group of surpassing excellence, in which the rarer 
forms of Aspleniums, Pterises, Nothochloenas, Poly- 
podiums, etc. were very evident. 
An exceedingly pretty group of Japanese Maples 
sent from Messrs. W. Fromow & Sons, Sutton Court 
Nursery, Chiswick, was, through lack of space, 
crowded out of the tent, and was therefore accommo¬ 
dated on the grass outside. 
TENT NUMBER III. 
The quantity of flowers both on the plants and off 
them that was on view in this tent produced an 
effect that was simply gorgeous in the extreme. The 
hardy section predominated. A superb exhibit of 
this class made by Mr. T. S. Ware occupied a semi¬ 
circular area at one end of the tent. Grand clumps 
of Iris florentinus, Liliums, Anthericums, Dicentras, 
Spiraeas, Pyrethrums, Trolliuses. etc., produced a 
wealth of colour and variety that it would be difficult 
to exaggerate. A magnificent exhibit of hardy cut 
flowers sent by Messrs. Barr & Son, Covent Garden, 
occupied fully'90 ft. run. Irises albicans, Princess of 
Wales, variegata Gracchus showed up brightly in the 
comprehensive collection of Irises on view. The Eng¬ 
lish Amateur Tulips were a marvel of rich and varied 
colouring, and the gay flower was surely never more 
admired than on this occasion, more than one of the 
visitors likening them to sparkling Venetian glass. 
Ixias, Poppies, Liliums, Pyrethrums, and the usual 
run of herbaceous stuff in seemingly endless variety 
were all forthcoming. Messrs. Paul & Son, The Old 
Nurseries, Cheshunt, also had a group of cut hardy 
flowers, in which Rhododendrons and Lilacs in 
variety figured strongly. 
Messrs. Wm. Cutbush & Son’s exhibit of hardy 
cut flowers was noticeable as much for the taste 
which had been exercised in the arrangement, as for 
the excellence of the material it contained. Irises, 
Ixias, and Paeonies were well represented. Some 
giant specimens of Streptosolen Jamesoni were 
shown by J. T. Bennett Poe, Esq., Holmewood, 
Cheshunt. The cut Rcses supplied by Mr. Geo. 
Mount, The Rose Nurseries, Canterbury, were 
marvels of excellence, and, indeed, as near to per¬ 
fection as Roses could well be. Ulrich Brunner, 
Mrs. John Laing, and General Jacqueminot were of 
the best. Messrs. Dobbie & Co., Rothesay, showed 
a superb collection of cut flowers of bedding Violas, 
in which all the best varieties were represented; 
also a number of blooms of Cactus and Single Cactus 
Dahlias. 
Long glowing lines of colour showed where 
Messrs. Kelway & Sons’ Paeonies were placed. The 
nurseries belonging to this firm at Langport, Somer¬ 
set, must, indeed, be a treasure-house of floral 
beauty, judging from the brilliant samples of Pyre¬ 
thrums, Poppies, Delphiniums, and Irises brought 
from thence. Mr. T. S. Ware sent a nice group of 
both single and double Begonias in excellent condi¬ 
tion. Messrs. James Veitch & Sons’ Streptocarpus 
were also much in evidence, and attracted a deal of 
admiration. Gloxinias, and cut blooms of Tulips 
and Irises were also well shown by the same firm. 
Messrs. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, Kent, were 
responsible for a superb display of splendid her¬ 
baceous Calceolarias, Cannas, Gloxinias, Carnations, 
and cut blooms of show Pelargoniums. In Mr. M. 
Pritchard’s exhibit of hardy cut flowers, much that 
was showy and interesting was to be seen. 
Certainly not the least showy was a gigantic spike 
of Eremurus robustus, var., Elwesianus. For 
Messrs. Peed’s Gloxinias, see another column. 
Pansies in variety were shown by Messrs. Young 
& Dobinson, Stevenage, Herts. Some superb forms 
of Mariposa Lilies (Calochortus), came from Messrs. 
R. Wallace & Co., Colchester. Messrs. W. and J. 
Birkenhead exhibited a large quantity of stove and 
greenhouse Ferns in excellent condition, and 
exhibiting a wonderful variation in the cutting of 
the fronds. An exceedingly pretty group of Alpine 
plants in situ was shown by Messrs. J. Backhouse & 
Sons, York, the whole of the plants looking fresh and 
bright. Messrs. Edwards & Son, Sherwood, 
Nottingham, exhibited samples of Edwardian ware. 
This kind of pottery is admirably suited for table 
decoration, and its value for this purpose was 
amply illustrated by a number of specimens filled 
with Ferns in variety. 
TENT NUMBER II. 
Undoubtedly the chief feature of this tent was the 
superb exhibit of Messrs. Sutton & Sons, for the 
full account of which see another column. 
Messrs. John Laing & Sons were strongly in 
evidence with their single and double Begonias, in the 
culture of which they have achieved such notable • 
success. In both sections of the popular flower a con¬ 
siderable range of colouring was apparent, and to 
this was added size and substantiality of flowers and 
sturdy, vigorous habit. The cut Roses which from 
Mr. W. Rumsey were good, Niphetos appearing to 
the greatest advantage. A very pretty mound of 
Alpines, growing in situ upon a made-up piece of 
rockwork, that occupied a corner of the tent was at 
once pretty and effective. This came from Messrs. 
Paul & Sons, Cheshunt. An exceedingly well- 
executed and pretty piece of rockwork was set up by 
Messrs. J. Cheal & Sons, Crawley, Sussex. The 
same firm also showed a quantity of high-class 
bedding Violas, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, and a 
mixed collection of the herbaceous element. Messrs. 
Ant Roozen & Son, Overveen, Haarlem, Holland, 
showed a quantity of florists’ Tulips in praise¬ 
worthy style. Yet another group of hardy cut flowers 
wasfurnished by Mr. B. Ladbams, Shirley Nurseries, 
Southampton. Pelargoniums and Begonias, illus¬ 
trating the virtue of Ichthemic guano were staged 
by Wm. Colchester, Esq., of Ipsyich. Some large 
Gloxinias came from Mr. E. Carr, gardener to W. 
A. Gillett, Esq., Fair Oak Lodge, Bishopstoke, 
Hants. Mr. John R. Box, West Wickham, set up a 
collection of double and single Begonias of 
marvellous merit. The flowers throughout were of 
huge size and great refinement. 
Fruits and Vegetables. 
Mr. Fyfe, Lockinge Gardens, Wantage, had examples 
of Tomato Dwarf Champion in pots, also a box of 
fruits of the same. Messrs. Fellowes & Ryder, 
Northumberland Nursery, Orpington, Kent, showed 
the now famous Duke of York Tomato in pots. All 
the plants were well fruited. Mr. Geo. Featherly, 
The Vineries, Gillingham, Kent, sent a collection of 
fruits and vegetables, including Grapes, Peaches. 
Tomatos, Cucumbers, and French Beans. Mr. Geo. 
Mount showed a number of dishes of well-kept 
Apples. Mr. Ward, gardener to the Earl of Radnor, 
Longford Castle, showed an excellent collection of 
vegetables, which it was announced was grown from 
Carter’s seeds. A very large collection of vege¬ 
tables and fruits in superb condition came from 
Mr. Geo. Wythes, gardener to Earl Percy, Syon 
House, Brentford. It included some grand dishes 
of Figs, Nectarines, Peaches, Grapes, Strawberries, 
and Tomatos. A smaller collection was forthcoming 
from Mr. W. J. Empson. The last-named exhibitor 
also sent dishes of ripe fruits of Strawberries Royal 
Sovereign, Sir J. Paxton, Noble, and Auguste 
Nicaise. Fruiting plants of the first-mentioned 
variety were also included. 
TENT NUMBER I. 
The space here was evenly divided between flowers 
and vegetables. A superb exhibit of Gloxinias 
came from Messrs. J. Carter & Co, High Holborn, 
London. A pretty new annual Rose was also ex¬ 
hibited by the same firm. The plants commence to 
flower when only two or three inches high, and the 
flowers are pure white and very double. The plant 
is a decided novelty and should prove useful. 
Messrs. Geo. Cooling & Sons, Bath, showed samples 
of old-fashioned garden Roses. These were very 
beautiful and received a great deal of attention 
during the course of the show. Groups of hardy cut 
flowers from Messrs. Jackman & Son appeared on 
either side of the doorway, and very bright and gay 
they looked. Messrs. Carter & Co. were respon¬ 
sible for a similar exhibit, which, however, was larger 
in extent. This last named firm occupied a large 
portion of the central table with a magnificent dis¬ 
play of herbaceous Calceolarias and double and 
single Petunias. The Calceolarias, in particular, 
were superb specimens of their class. 
Floral decorations, as usual, were a prime feature 
of the show, and bouquets, sprays, epergnes, and the 
usual run of table decorations splendidly executed, 
and as splendidly effective. Some of the more pro- 
irinent exhibitors were the Horticultural College, 
S wanley ; Messrs. Perkins & Sons, Coventry ; Mr. 
J. R. Chard, Stoke Newington ; Messrs. Stevens, 
146, Victoria Street, Belgravia; Mr. J. Prewett, 
Lancaster Street, Bayswater; Mrs. Walter Mole, 
5, The Avenue, Kew, Surrey; and Mr. Henry O. 
Garford, Stoke Newington, N. 
A bright little batch of Cannas was contributed 
by Messrs. Hugh Low & Co., Bush Hill Park, 
Enfield. 
Fruits and Vegetables. 
Messrs. Geo. Bunyard, of Maidstone, performed a 
notable feat in staging eighty-five dishes of Apples in 
as many varieties, in a condition that would lead one 
to imagine it was November instead of May, so 
remarkably fresh and firm was the whole of the 
fruit. Some neat specimens of Nectarine Early 
Rivers, in pots, carrying fruit about the size of 
pigeons’ eggs were also to be observed here. 
Upwards of fifty dishes of Apples were also exhibited 
by Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons. The fruit, although 
not large, evidenced admirable keeping qualities. 
Mr. S. Mortimer, Rowledge, Farnham, Surrey, 
exhibited cut fruits of his grand new Cucumbers 
Sensation, and Mortimer’s Approved, both varieties 
being remarkable for their size and symmetry. 
A collection of fruit and vegetables that came from 
Messrs. Carter & Co. contained Tomato Duke of 
York, Melons Earl’s Favourite, and Blenheim 
Orange, early Potatos, Peas, French Beans, and 
Radishes of excellent quality. 
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EXHIBITION OF TULIPS. 
The third exhibition of the Southern Section of the 
Tulip Society, was held in connection with the 
Temple Show, the exhibits which were not very 
numerous being accommodated on a side stage in 
Tent Number I. In a class for twelve dissimilar 
rectified Tulips, two feathered, and two flamed, Mr. 
C. W. Needham, Royton, Manchester, was placed 
first; the Rev. F. D. Horner, Kirby, Lonsdale, 
second ; J. W. Bentley, Esq , MiddletoD, Manchester, 
third; and Thos. Haynes, Esq., Warwick, fourth. 
In a similar but smaller class for six blooms, Jas. 
Thurstan, Esq., Cannock, Staffs , was first; Rev. 
F. D. Horner, and J. W. Bentjey, Esq., equal seconds. 
Thos! Haynes, Esq , third ; and Jas. Thurstan, Esq., 
fourth. 
Mr. G. Edom, West Norwood, won the premier 
award for six rectified varieties, dissimilar; Rev. 
F. D. Horner taking a like position for three flamed 
varieties. James W. Bentley, Esq., had the best 
three feathered Tulips; and Mr. C. W. Needham the 
finest two rectified varieties, one feathered and the 
other flamed. The Rev. F. D. Horner’s three 
breeder varieties were adjudged to be the best, and 
the first award for six breeder forms also fell to the 
lot of the last-named gentleman. 
Mr. C. W. Needham was credited with the best 
feathered Tulip in the show in Wm. Annibal; the 
Rev. F. D. Horner with the best flamed variety in 
Sir Joseph Paxton; and James W. Bentley, Esq, 
with the best breeder variety in Queen of England. 
Mr. George Edom was the only exhibitor in a class 
for a collection of florists’ Tulips arranged for effect, 
and he was awarded the second prize. 
