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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
September 2,'1898. 
Under glass the flowers come of a purer hue, and as 
they are by no means common, cultivators could do 
w'orse than extend its cultivation for that purpose. 
A stock can be kept up by propagation from cuttings 
in the same way as Lobelias. Late struck plants 
should give a succession of bloom till far into the 
autumn months. The plant usually grows loin. to 
12 in. high. 
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THE R.H.S. AT ISLINGTON. 
The Royal Horticultural Soicety's Exhibition was 
opened at the Agricultural Hall, Islington, on 
Tuesday, and fine weather favoured the occasion, but 
the attendance was poor the first afternoon. The 
centre of the hall was occupied with the larger 
groups of Palms, and other fine foliage plants gener¬ 
ally, wLile long narrow tables on either side accom¬ 
modated the cut flowers, fruit and vegetables, while 
the area under the gallery was devoted to plant 
houses, machinery, horticultural sundries, etc. The 
tables for cut flowers and fruit were very crowded. 
The first prize for a group of Palms, etc., not to ex¬ 
ceed 8oo square feet, was awarded to Mr. H. B May. 
Dyson’s Lane Nurseries, Upper Edmonton. The 
ground between the Palms was occupied with Ferns^ 
Asparagus, Eulalia japonica variegata, and the 
margins with Ferns, Selaginellas, etc. The first 
prize for two large Palms was awarded to Hy. Tate, 
Esq., (gardener, Mr. Howe), Park Hill, Streatham 
Common, with Kentia Fosteriana, and Seaforthia 
elegans, about 14 ft. high. Messrs. B. S. Williams 
& Son, Upper Holloway, were second, both for 
Palms, for two Tree Ferns, eight Crotons, and third 
for Cycads. They were awarded the first prize for 
twelve Palms. The first prize for a group of Cape 
Pelargoniums was awarded to Messrs. de 
Rothschild (gardener, Mr. J. Hudson), Gunners- 
bury House, Acton, who had some grand 
specimens of the old-fashioned scented kinds. 
A second prize only was awarded to the 
same exhibitors for a group of flowering and 
foliage plants not to occupy more than 300 square 
feet of space. Why the first prize was withheld we 
cannot divine, for his group was tasteful and 
effective. The first award for twelve stove and 
greenhouse F'erns was awarded to Hy. Tate, Esq., 
who had well grown specimens of Adiantum, 
Nephrolepis, etc. ; Mr. P. McArthur, 4, Maida Vale, 
London, was second. The first prize for a group of 
Liliums was awarded to Messrs. Bunting & Sons, 
Lexden Road. Colchester, who had fine specimens of 
Lilium auratum virginale, L. a. platyphyllum, L. 
speciosum album novum with yellow anthers, and 
others. A second prize in the amateurs’ class for a 
group of flowering and foliage plants was awarded to 
J. W. Melles, Esq. (gardener, Mr. J. Nicholson), 
Sewardstone Lodge, Chingford. The first award for 
eighteen bunches of Cactus or decorative Dahlias 
was awarded to Messrs. Keynes Williams & Co., 
Salisbury, who had a fine exhibit; Messrs. J. Cheal 
& Sons, Crawley, Sussex, were a good second ; Mr. 
C. Turner, Slough, was third. The first award for 
sixty show and fancy Dahlias was taken by Mr. J. 
Walker, Thame, Oxon ; Mr. S. Mortimer, Rowledge, 
Farnham, was a good second; Mr. C. Turner was 
third. The first honours for a collection of Dahlias 
was taken by Messrs. J. Cheal & Sons, who had a 
splendid exhibit; Messrs. Keynes Williams & Co. 
were second. W. Keith, Esq. (gardener, Mr. J. T. 
West), Cornwalls, Brentwood, took the first place for 
twelve bunches of pompon Dahlias which were neat. 
Messrs. Keynes Williams & Co. took the first award 
for 18 bunches of pompon Dahlias all of which were 
neat and well arranged. Messrs. J. Cheal & Sons 
were second, and Mr. C. Turner was third. Messrs. 
J. Cheal & Sons came to the front -with 18 bunches 
of single Dahlias which were most attractive ; Mr. E. 
F. Such, Maidenhead was second. The first award 
for 24 Dahlias was taken by W. Keith, Esq. ; he 
was followed by J. Theobald, Esq., M.P. (gardener^ 
J. Vagg) Bedfords, Havering, Romford. W. Keith, 
Esq., was again first for 12 bunches of Cactus or de- 
tive Dahlias; Mr. J. Gurney Fowler, Woodford, 
Essex, was second, and Messrs, de Rothschild was 
third. A. Waterhouse, Esq. (gardener, Mr. Maher) 
was second in another class for 12 bunches of Cac¬ 
tus Dahlias. The first honours for a collection of 
hardy herbaceous flowers were awarded to Mr. B. 
Ladhams, Shirley Nurseries, Southampton, who had 
fine masses of common and uncommon species. 
The second award went to Messrs. Paul & Son, 
Cheshunt, who was a good second. The third prize 
was taken by Messrs. Jas. Cocker & Sons, Aberdeen. 
The first prize for a collection of Gladioli was 
awarded to Messrs. J. Burrell & Co., Howe House, 
Cambridge, who had a splendid display. Messrs. 
Harkness & Son, Bedale, Yorks, were second with a 
much smaller lot. The premier award for 24 bun¬ 
ches of hardy herbaceous plants was taken by the 
Earl of Dysart (gardener, Mr. G. H. Sage) Ham 
House, Richmond. The Rev. F. Page, The Rectory, 
Scole, Norfolk, took the second place, and Miss R. 
Debenham, St. Peter’s, St. Albans, was third. 
Messrs, de Rothschild (gardener, Mr. J. Hudson) 
took the first award for 12 bunches of hardy herba¬ 
ceous perennials. Messrs. Paul & Son had the 
best Phloxes, and Messrs. Harkness & Sons were 
second. Messrs. J. Burrell & Co., took the first 
prize for a collection of Sunflowers, Rudbeckias, 
&c.; the Earl of Dysart was second, and Messrs. 
Paul & Son, third. A. J. Rowberry, Esq , South 
Woodford, took the first award for Violas; Messrs. 
J. Cocker & Sons were second, as they were like¬ 
wise for a collection of Roses which were fresh and 
varied. Mr. Geo. Mount, Canterbury, was third 
for Roses. 
The first prize for a collection of hardy fruits was 
taken by Mr. Geo. Woodward, Barham Court 
Gardens, Maidstone, who had splendid samples. Sir 
J. W. Pease, Bart., M.P. (gardener, Mr. J. Mclndoe), 
Hutton Hall, Guisborough, was second, who took 
second prize for twelve kinds of fruit. Earl Cowley 
(gardener, Mr. J. Gibson), Chippenham, Wilts, had 
the best three dishes of Pears ; Mr. Geo. Woodward 
was second. Mrs. McIntosh (gardener, Mr. Ocock), 
Havering Park, Romford, had the best six kinds of 
fruit with fine Grapes and Pears, etc. The Countess 
of Camperdown (gardener, Mr. Masterson), Shipston- 
on-Stour, was second. Messrs, de Rothschild (gar¬ 
dener, Mr. G. Reynolds), Gunnersbury Park, had 
the best Muscat Grapes; W. Maw, Esq. (gardener, 
Mr. Winter), Walk House, Barrow-on-Humber, was 
second. E. Miller Mundy, Esq. (gardener, Mr. W. 
Elphinstone), Shipley Hall, Derby, had the best 
black Grapes; and Messrs, de Rothschild (gardener, 
Mr. G. Reynolds), was second, but were first for any 
other white Grape, showing Buckland Sweetwater. 
L. J. Baker (gardener, Mr. T. Osman), Ottershaw 
Park, Chertsey, was second. The first prize for 
black Grapes other than Black Hamburgh was taken 
by C. Lee Campbell, Esq. (gardener, Mr. S. T. 
Wright), Glewston Court, Herefordshire; H. Tate, 
Esq., was second. J. T. Hopwood, Esq. (gardener, 
Mr. Divers), had the best Peaches ; Mr. Geo. Wood¬ 
ward was second. W. R. D Arcy, Esq. (gardener, 
Mr. Tidy), Stanmore Hall, Middlesex, had the best 
two dishes of Peaches; and Mrs. McIntosh was 
second. J. T. Hopwood, Esq., had the best two 
dishes of Nectarines. Sir J. W. Pease, Bart., M.P., 
was first for four dishes of Nectarines. Mrs. 
McIntosh had the best two Melons. The first prize 
for eight varieties of Grapes was taken by Messrs, 
de Rothschild (gardener, Mr. G. Reynolds), who had 
fine bunches. C. Bayer, Esq. (gardener, Mr. Bury)^ 
Tewkesbury Lodge, Forest Hill, was second ; and 
Ralph Sneyd, Esq. (gardener, Mr. J. Wallis), Keele 
Hall, Newcastle, Staffs., was third. Sir J. W. Pease, 
Bart., had the best four dishes of Plums. Mr. Geo. 
Woodward had the best six dishes of Apples in 
magnificent samples. Viscountess Portman (gar¬ 
dener, Mr. H. C. Prinsep), Buxstead Park, Uckfield, 
Sussex, was second. The first honours for a collec¬ 
tion of Apples was taken by Messrs. Geo. Bunyard 
& Co., Maidstone, who had a magnificent and exten¬ 
sive display. The English Fruit and Rose Co., 
King’s Acre, Hereford, were second with a smaller 
collection; Messrs. Paul & Son were third. The 
first prize for a collection of Plums was taken by 
Sir J. W. Pease, Bart., M.P. 
In the division for vegetables, the first prize for six 
kinds was taken by W. A. South, Esq. (gardener, Mr. 
C. Payne) Neasden, N.W. Lady Theodora Guest 
(gardener, Mr. Wilkins) In wood House, Henstridge, 
was second, but was first for six Onions, Mr. E. 
Chopping, Milton, Sittingbourne had the best six 
dishes of Potatos, as well as the best twelve dishes. 
Chas. R. Dubs, Esq. (gardener, Mr. D. Gibson) 
Corrarth House, Lymington, Ayrshire, had the best 
Leeks ; Mr. R. Watson, Senr., Crossford, Lanark, 
Scotland, was second. The first prize for three 
dishes of Tomatos was taken by H. Tate, Esq. 
Miscellaneous groups not for competition were 
very numerous, and dn many cases occupying a 
considerable amount of space. A large oblong group 
was set up in the centre of the Hall by Messrs. B. 
S. Williams & Son. The centre was occupied by a 
large specimen of Kentia Fosteriana. and either end 
by a tall tree fern. Other subjects used were Palms, 
Dracaenas, Pandanus, Tillandsia tesellata, and others 
of large size. The front lines were brightened up by 
pitcher plants. Orchids, Caladiums, Crotons, etc. 
(Silver-gilt Flora Medal). A very large semi-circular 
group of Palms, Crotons, Dracaenas, Caladiums, 
Ferns, and other fine-foliaged subjects was set up 
by Messrs. E. D. Shuttleworth & Co., Peckham Rye, 
London. Varieties of Lilium speciosum were worked 
into the front lines, and the whole had a fine effect. 
(Silver-gilt Flora Medal). A considerable length of 
staging was occupied by Ferns in great variety, 
exhibited by Messrs. W. & J. Birkenhead, Sale, 
Manchester. The finer forms of British Ferns were 
well represented ; but exotic Ferns were, of course, 
most abundant, and although the plants were mostly 
small they were in good condition. (Silver Flora 
Medal). A large group of Palms, edged with Lilies, 
Crotons, Dracaenas, Bouvardias, Eurya latifolia 
variegata, and Ophiopogons, was set up by Messrs. 
Wm. Cutbush & Son, Highgate. The variegated 
plants in front were bright and attractive. (Silver 
Flora Medal). A group of large plants of Cape 
Pelargoniums, in some cases trained over a flat 
framework, was exhibited by the Messrs, de Roths¬ 
child (gardener, Mr. J. Hudson), Gunnersbury 
House, Acton. They were mixed with Cam¬ 
panula pyramidalis and Aloysia citriodora, and 
were highly fragrant. (Silver Flora IMedal). 
A very pretty and effective group, flat in front and 
rising in a great mound towards the back was ex¬ 
hibited by Mr. H. J. Jones, Ryecroft Nursery, 
Lewisham. On the ground were tuberous Begonias 
and Ferns while the mound consisted of Pelargoniums 
and pompon Dahlias. (Silver Banksian Medal). A 
large group of Palms was set up in the central area 
of the Hall by Mr. P. Mc.\rthur, 4, IMaida Vale. A 
sprinkling of Tuberoses and Orchids amongst the 
Palms had a brightening effect. The flowers of 
Odontoglossum Harryanum were large, rich in 
colour, and of good substance. (Silver Flora Medal.) 
A table of fine foliaged trees and shrubs including 
Oaks, Maples, Limes, Elms, Beeches, and others in 
variety was exhibited by Messrs. William Barron & 
Son, Borrowash, Derby. (Bronze Banksian Medal.) 
A collection of Dahlias was exhibited by Messrs. H. 
Cannell & Sons, Swanley, but the numerous Cacti 
and other succulents shown were the most striking 
and novel feature of the exhibit, and included 
specimens of the Old Man Cactus, and the spiny and 
wicked looking Agave heteracantha. (Silver Bank¬ 
sian Medal). A large and showy group of Sun¬ 
flowers Gladioli, Lilies, Pentstemons, Phloxes, 
Colchicums, Belladonna Lilies, and Violas 
was staged by Messrs. Barr & Son, Covent 
Garden. For the season of the year there was 
certainly a great variety of brightly-coloured flowers. 
(Silver Banksian Medal). A collection of show and 
fancy Dahlias was exhibited by Mr. E. F. Such, 
Maidenhead. (Bronze Banksian Medal). A collec¬ 
tion of Dahlias of various types, as well as hardy 
herbaceous plants, including Gladioli, Sunflowers, 
Cape Hyacinths, Rudbeckias,Coreopsis, Phloxes, and 
others of that class were exhibited by Messrs. W. 
Cutbush & Son. (Silver Banksian Medal). A group 
of hardy flowers, including Lilies, Phloxes, Gladioli, 
Pentstemons, Sunflowers, and Asters, as well as 
Dahlias were exhibited by Messrs. E. D. Shuttle- 
worth & Co., Fleet, Hants. (Bronze Banksian 
Medal). A large exhibit of Gladioli, in a great 
variety of colouring, hardy herbaceous flowers, 
China Asters, single and pompon Dahlias, and 
Gaillardias, was exhibited by Messrs. Kelway & 
Son, Langport, Somerset (SilverBanksian Medal). 
A large group of Apples, Pears, Plums, Peaches, 
and Figs in pots was exhibited by Messrs. Paul & 
Son, Waltham Cross. (Silver-gilt Knightian Medal). 
They also showed Roses in quantity and, variety on 
one of the side stages. (Silver Flora Medal). A 
grand e.xhibit of fruit trees in pots was made by 
INIessrs. T. Rivers & Son, Sawbridgeworth. Apples 
and Pears were notable for the great size of the 
fruits. Pot Vines, Plums, and Peaches, as well as 
gathered fruits which had been grown under glass, 
made up a most interesting and fine display. 
(Gold Medil). The blue Spruce from Colorado 
was exhibited by Mr. A. W'aterer, Knap 
Hill, Surrey. (Bronze Banksian Medal). A 
showy group of Lilium speciosum, L. tigrinum. 
