Nov. 29th, 1884. 
THE GARDENING WORLD, 
207 
Middle Temple Gardens, whose fame as a Chrysan¬ 
themum grower is well known. Mr. H. Little, of 
Huish, a working shoemaker, who takes a great delight 
in gardening, sent by way of novelty for this time of 
the year, a tray of beautiful Pansies. 
Among the specialities shown was a new seedling- 
crested Pteris, raised by Mr. C. Pocock, nurseryman, 
of Wincanton, and which has peculiarities distinct 
from any other form of that useful fern already in 
cultivation. To distinguish it from others, it is named 
“Pteris serrulata var. Pocockii,” and it forms an 
elegant evergreen fern for greenhouse decoration. 
Mr. H. Hiscott, of Mary Street, Yeovil, sent a vase of 
Eoses and a plate of Green Peas gathered in his garden 
on the morning of the Show. Mr. Stickland, gardener 
to General Parke, of Thornhill, Stalbridge, sent large 
trays of Dahlias and Chrysanthemums, not for competi¬ 
tion, *nd Mrs. Nicholson, of West Coker, a collection 
of Gloxinias. 
The general arrangements of the exhibition were of 
a very perfect character. The Town Hall was devoted 
to the display of cut flowers, table plants, and fruit, 
the specimens being arranged on two side tables and 
double central tables running the whole length of the 
hall. In the Corn Exchange were grouped the very 
large number of entries for the prizes offered for 
Chrysanthemums in pots, and on entering the building 
a perfect blaze of floral beauty met the eye, creating 
an impression which will not soon be forgotten by 
those who saw it. A central table was occupied by 
the exhibits in the Salad class, Tomatos, and 
Mushrooms, &e., while at the end of the building was 
shown a remarkable collection of vegetables exhibited 
by Mr. W. G. Pragnell, of the Castle Gardens, 
Sherborne, consisting of Parsnips, Celery, Onions, 
Brussels Sprouts, Leeks, Carrots, Salsify, Potatos, 
Cabbage, Chirk Castle Black Stone Turnips, &c. The 
Council Chamber was occupied by the extraordinary 
collection of 225 different sorts of Apples sent by 
Messrs. Scott & Co., and the various novelties 
previously alluded to. In this room was also exhibited 
a special contribution in the shape of some White 
Ischia Figs, sent by Mr. Hooper, of Thorne. 
The competition in the various classes was of a 
very gratifying character, the total number of entries 
reaching about 350. There were eleven entries for 
the best group of twelve plants in pots, arranged for 
effect, and the first honours fell to Mr. Brutton, of 
Yeovil, whose plants were very prolific of bloom—the 
group being arranged so as to entirely fill one corner 
of the building. Among the specimens he exhibited 
were White Globe, the popular pure white Fair Maid 
of Guernsey, the velvety maroon Julia Lagravere, 
Astrea, lilac-blush, and Canary. Mr. H. B. Batten, 
also of Yeovil, was second in this class, the blooms on 
the plants being of a very perfect character—his 
exhibits including Mrs. Dixon, Golden Christine, 
Countess of Glanville (fine white), and Mount Etna 
(deep red). 
The collection sent by Mrs. Nicholson, of West 
Coker, was also much admired, and it included 
the large white Empress of India, the rich yellow 
Jardin des Plantes, and the ivory white Princess of 
Teck. For the best three plants (distinct varieties) 
the Eev. A. D. Wilkins, of Cattistock, came first, but 
was closely pressed by Mr. Brutton. In Pompons the 
competition was not so strong as in the other classes, 
there being three entries only. Mr. J. E. Whitby, of 
Hollands, took the first prize with a good selection of 
six Japanese plants. There were eleven competitors 
in the class for the best specimen Chrysanthemum of 
any style or variety, and the first honours fell to Mr. 
E. Phelps, of Yeovil, with a splendid plant of Fair 
Maid of Guernsey, Major Aid worth coming next with 
the much-admired Dr. Masters. 
In the cut flower classes the competition was 
extraordinarily strong, and flowers of great size and 
variety were shown, the quality being pronounced by 
the judges to be very high, especially of the incurved 
and Japanese sorts. In the class for the best twelve 
blooms (six incurved and six reflexed), a special prize 
was given to Mr. Wilfrid Marshall, of Taunton, whose 
blooms were the theme of universal admiration. 
They included Bubra Striata, a very large flower, with 
light gold markings, flamed with violet and crimson 
red, Guernsey Nuggett, Fair Maid of Guernsey, Comte 
de Germiny, Peter the Great (a fine large flower of a 
lemon-yellow colour), Bronze Jardin des Plantes, 
Queen of England, Madams C. Audiguier (rose pink, 
of immense proportions), and Mr. Howe (a rich orange 
amber). 
For the best six incurved flowers Mr. Marshall 
was also successful, taking the first prize with 
magnificent blooms of the following varieties:— 
Miss Mary Morgan, Bendigo, Jardin des Plantes, 
Snowball, Prince of Wales, and Guernsey Nuggett, 
Mr. Marshall also proved himself unapproachable in 
the class for the best six Japanese flowers. 
There was very strong competition in the classes for 
floral ornaments, and some splendid hand bouquets 
and vases of flowers were designed, and Miss J. 
Cannell, of Sherborne, was very successful. In fruit 
classes, also, the entries were very large, and fine 
collections of Apples and Pears were shown. The chief 
feature, however, was undoubtedly the competition in 
Grapes; the bunch of Black Alicante shown by 
General C. B. Plenning, and which secured first prize, 
being of great size. The competition for the prizes 
offered for table plants was also strong, especially in 
the Primula class. Twelve splendid plants were 
exhibited by Mr. G. Troyte-Bullock, and although 
they did not receive a prize they were greatly 
admired .—Western Gazette. 
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ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. 
Bouvardias.— Hants. —As your Bouvardias go out of bloom 
let them stand in a warm greenhouse until spring, when shake 
out and re-pot them into smaller pots. Afterwards you can 
either plant them out or pot them on. 
Chrysanthemums.— Beginner. —The cuttings at the base 
of your Chrysanthemums are the ones to take for next year’s 
plants. See a letter on tins subject at p. 200. 
Eucharis.— J?. H. —Your hottest house will be best for the 
Eucharis amazonica. As you find a difficulty in flowering it 
you should try E. Sanderi, which will do well in less heat. 
Fruit Manual.— S. J. —Many thanks for your remarks 
on “ The Fruit Manual.” We mentioned the subject you 
touch upon in our number for November 15th, but we were 
also fair enough to give the better side of the question. 
Garden Ground. — A. A. V .—The only way to get a piece 
of ground of the size you want, is to look out in your own 
neighbourhood for any land that may be to let and to secure it 
on a yearly tenancy. It is impossible to say what you ought 
to pay for it, as that can only be judged by the value of the 
land in the district. If you should succeed in getting what 
you want, and the ground is already under cultivation, find 
out in what condition it is. If poor, manure it well and double 
dig it as soon as you can, leaving the surface rough, and if you 
want to plant any fruit-trees do so as soon as you can. If you 
should get a piece in grass, give it a dressing of soot and lime, 
and have it dug ; and next year plant it with Potatos as a 
cleaning crop. 
Marking Tools.— Janus. —Put a thin coating of melted 
wax on that part of the tool you wish to write your name on, 
and, when the wax is cool, take a fine steel point and write 
the name, taking care that the wax is penetrated through, 
then run a little nitric acid or aquafortis into the scratches, 
and, after a few moments, wash off the acid with water, and 
subsequently remove the wax by warming it and rubbing it 
off with a soft cloth. 
Names oe Plants.— F. T. —Both varieties of Oncidium 
aurosum; the Odontoglossum is O. odoratum.— Mac. — 
1. Mesospinidum vulcanicum; 2. Odontoglossum crispum 
guttatum; 3. Oncidium Forbesii; 4. O. pratextum.— Jason. — 
Carnation, “ Mary Morris,” which will, no doubt, prove with 
others, as with you, a good winter bloomer. The fine yellow 
is like “ Pride of Penshurst.” 
Communications received.— E. J.—It. A.—T. C.—T. AY. 
—J. Me. J.-C. B. P.—H. 0—J.AY. B.—AY. C.-E. M.—It.G. 
—J. H.—M. T. (many thanks).—J. C. 
LONDON SEED TRADE, 
November 26th. 
Messrs. Hurst & Son, 152, Houndsditch, and 
39, Seed Market, report no business doing at to-day’s 
market. English Bed Clover continues in large 
supply, and holders accept lower prices. A few 
parcels of Bed English White Clover have been sold, 
but prices are not established. Alsike and Trefoil 
unchanged in value. Blue Peas are dearer. Bird 
Seeds unchanged. 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET, 
November 27th. 
Fruit.—Average AYholesale Prices. 
s. d. s. d. 
Apples, -|-sieve. 1 6- 4 0 
— Nova Scotian, per 
barrel .10 0-13 6 
— Extra samples.20 0- 
Grapes, per lb. 0 9- 3 0 
o ■ it ■ o* It, 
Kent Eilberts and 
Cobbs, per 100 lb. 60 0-62 6 
Pine-apples, Eng., lb. 4 0- r; o 
Pears, French, p. doz. 16-36 
Vegetables.—Average Retail Prices. 
s. cl. s. d. 
Artichokes, Globe,per 
dozen . 2 0- 4 0 
Beans, French, lb. ... 0 4- 
Beet, per dozen . 2 0-3 0 
Brussels Sprouts,isve.2 6-3 0 
Cabbages, per dozen 16-20 
Carrots, per bunch... 0 6- 
Cauliflowers, English, 
dozen . 3 0- 4 0 
Celery, per bundle ... 1 6- 2 6 
Cucumbers, each ... 0 6-08 
Endive, French, per 
dozen . 2 6- 3 6 
Garlic, per lb. 0 6- 
s. d. s. d. 
Herbs, per bunch ...02-04 
Horse Radish, bundle 3 0-40 
Lettuces, Cabbage, 
per dozen . 1 6- 
— Cos, each . 0 2- 
Mushrooms, p. basket 10-20 
Onions, per bushl. ... 2 6- 3 6 
Parsley, per bunch... 0 6- 
Radishes, perdozen... 1 6- 
Small salacling, per 
punnet. 0 4- 
Spinaeh, per strike... 2 0- 
Tomatos, per lb. 0 6- 1 0 
Turnips, bimeh . 0 6- 
Potatos.— Kent Regents, 80s. to 100s. per ton; Kent Kidneys, 
80s. to 100s. per ton; Champions, 70s. per ton. 
Cut Flowers.—Average AYholesale Prices. 
s. d. s. d. 
Abutilon, 12 bunches 2 0-40 
Azalea, 12 sprays ... 1 0- 1 6 
Bourvardias, per bun. 0 9-10 
Camellias, 12 blooms 2 0-60 
Carnations, 12 blooms 10-20 
Chrysanthemums, 12 
bunches . 2 0-6 0 
— large, 12 blooms ... 0 6- 2 0 
Eucharis, per dozen 4 0-60 
Gardenias, 12 blms. 9 0-1S 0 
Heliotropes, 12 sp. ... 0 0-10 
Lapageria, white, 12 
blooms. 2 0-30 
Lapageria,red,12blms.l 0-2 0 
s. d. s. d. 
Marguerites, 12 bun. 4 0-90 
Pelargoniums, per 12 
sprays. 1 0-2 0 
—scarlet,per 12 sprays 0 6-10 
Pinks, various, 12 
bunches . 
Primula, double bun. 10-16 
Pyretlirum, 12 bun. 
Roses, out-door, 12 
bunches . 9 0-12 0 
Roses, indoors, p. doz. 2 0-60 
Stephanotis, 12 spr. 
Tuberoses, per dozen 10-16 
AYhite Jasmine, bun. 0 6-10 
Plants in Pots.—Average AYholesale Prices. 
s. d. s. d. 
Aralia Sieboldi, per 
dozen . 6 0-24 0 
Begonias, per dozen 4 0-12 0 
Bouvardias, dozen ... 9 0-18 0 
Chrysanth., dozen ...4 0-6 0 
Cockscombs, dozen 
Cyperus, per dozen 3 0-90 
Draesena term. doz. 30 0-60 0 
— viridis, per dozen 12 0-24 0 
Evergreens, in var., 
per dozen . 6 0-24 0 
s. d. s. d. 
Ferns, in var., dozen 4 0-18 0 
Ficus elastica, each .. 16-70 
Foliage Plants, vari¬ 
ous, each . 2 0-10 0 
Lilium, various,p.doz. 
Marguerites, per doz. 
Palms in variety, each 2 6-21 0 
Pelargoniums, scarlet 
per dozen . 2 0- 6 0 
Petunias, per dozen 
Solanums, dozen. 9 0-15 0 
CONTENTS 
PAGE 
Acorns, Cattle poisoned by 203 
Amateurs’ Garden, the ... 200 
Annuals, new. 205 
Apples, cordon trained ... 202 
Apple culture in Oxford¬ 
shire . 202 
Aspleniumhorridum ( illus - 
trated) . 196 
Banana, the . 198 
Carnation, Souvenir de la 
Malmaison ( illustrated ) 200 
Chrysanthemums, a selec¬ 
tion of . 204 
Chrysanthemums in pri¬ 
vate gardens . 203 
Chrysanthemums, propa¬ 
gating . 200 
Climbers, Conservatory ... 204 
Floriculture . 204 
Flowers . 202 
Fruit-room, the. 200 
Fruits . 202 
Gardeners’ Benevolent 
Augmentation Fund ... 207 
Gardening Miscellany. 196 
Garden Rubbish . 203 
Gardens, notes on. 199 
Gooseberry and Currants 202 
Gribbles'? what are. 202 
Hillingdon Place Gardens 199 
PAGE 
Iberis sempervirens flore- 
pleno. 202 
Lemon, the Bijou. 202 
Lily of the Valley, the. 19/ 
Manchester Horticultural 
Improvement Society... 203 
Marigolds, single French 202 
Notes by the AVay. 205 
Nursery Jottings. 205 
Orchard Tree pr unin g. 195 
Orchid Growers’ Calendar 204 
Orchids, treatment of 
newly imported. 204 
Peas, more words about... 196 
Potato Disease, the. 195 
Pruning and Nailing . 198 
Roses, Moss. 200 
Seakale, Rhubarb and 
Asparagus . 203 
Sibthorpia europaea varie- 
gata . 203 
Spring Gardening. 198 
Trees, on planting . 19S 
Tomato, the, as a market 
fruit . 195 
Vegetables . 203 
AYinter blooming plants... 195 
Y'eovil Chrysanthemum 
Show. 206 
Trade Catalogues Received. 
R. Dean, Ranelagh Road, Ealing.—New and choice varieties 
of Potatos. 
AY. E. Botce, 87, Yerbury Road, Upper Holloway, N.— 
Descriptive List of Chrysanthemums, with directions as to 
cultivation; 
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