April 25th, 1885. 
THE GARDENING WORLD, 
541 
the blotches and bars more sharply distinct than in 
some varieties, and, we believe, came out of one of 
Messrs. Low’s importations. Mr. Courtauld also h ad 
a good 0. Wilckeanum. Messrs. Hugh Low & Co. 
exhibited a Cattleya gigas, Frontino var., and a well- 
flowered plant of Dendrobium onosmum Dayanum, 
lilac, with a conspicuous crimson blotch on the lip, 
and possessing a strong aroma of Turkey Bhubarb. 
Messrs. James Veiteh & Sons exhibited specimens of 
two double - flowered Azaleas of the Narcissaffiora 
group—Mina Van Houtte, blush, and Louis Aimi 
Van Houtte, deep flesh-pink. 
Royal Botanic, April:22nd .—The second spring 
show here was as usual of somewhat smaller dimen¬ 
sions than the first one, but a bright and interesting 
little exhibition nevertheless. The stove and green¬ 
house plants were small and of no special merit. Mr. 
H. James, Castle Nursery, Norwood, took the first 
prize, Mr. G. Wheeler the second, and Mr. B. Butler 
the third. Boses in pots were shown only by Messrs. 
Paul & Son, Cheshunt, and Mr. P. Perry, gardener to 
W. G. Bowlett, Esq., The Woodlands, Cheshunt, but 
both secured first prizes. For a dozen Amaryllis, Mr. 
Douglas was first with a group somewhat past their 
best, the season being late. Mr. Turner was the only 
exhibitor of Show Pelargoniums, and secured first 
honours with a very fine fresh lot of plants. There 
was a fairly good competition with Azaleas, but the 
flowers suffered much from the bright sunshine. Mr. 
Turner was first among trade growers and Mr. G. 
Wheeler among amateurs. Messrs. H. Lane & Son 
were first with a group of twelve hardy Azaleas, large 
well-flowered plants of such sterling varieties as Ernest 
Bach, Comte de Gomer, W. E. Gumbleton, Alphonse 
Lavallee, and Comte Papadopoli, &e. With Show 
Auriculas Mr. Douglas beat Mr. Turner and Mr. 
Pohlman, but Slough was triumphant with the 
Alpines. Three competing groups of Cinerarias made 
up a glorious bank of colour. The plants were all of 
good size and superbly bloomed, but Mr. J. James was 
as usual unapproachable for quality—his plants were 
simply magnificent. Mr. James Douglas was second, 
and Messrs. James Carter & Co., third. 
Of miscellaneous contributions we noted immense 
collections of Daffodils and other spring flowers from 
Mr. T. S. Ware, Messrs. Barr & Son, Messrs. Veiteh & 
Sons, and Messrs. Collins, Bros. & Gabriel; fine groups 
of Cinerarias and Alpine plants from Messrs. Carter & 
Co.; herbaceous plants from Messrs. Paul & Son; 
Auriculas from Mr. Turner and Mr. Douglas ; 
Rhododendrons from Messrs. H. Lane & Son; hard- 
wooded plants from Messrs. W. Cutbush & Son; new 
plants from Mr. Bull and Mr. Williams ; and three 
charming baskets of Boses from Mr. J. Walker, of 
Thame, one of which was filled with Mareehal Niels 
of grand quality. 
The new plants certificated were few in number for 
Regent’s Park. Mr. Wm. Bull received Botanical 
Certificates for Alocasia Sanderiana, the very fine 
ornamental leaved plant illustrated in our number for 
January 31st; and for Vriesia Janeirense variegata, a 
strong-growing, handsome species, with broad arching 
green leaves, having a broad band of white up the 
centre. Messrs. James Carter & Co. received a similar 
award for Saxifraga Vandelli. Floral Certificates were 
accorded to Messrs. Veiteh & Son for Amaryllis Prince 
George of Wales, a good-shaped bright scarlet, with a 
light centre ; to Mr. J. Douglas for Amaryllis Fairlop 
Oak, bright crimson, with a light centre; to Mr. W. 
Nicoll, Merton, for his beautiful double white Azalea 
Princess of Wales; to Messrs. Collins, Brothers & 
Gabriel for a handsome Narcissus called spurius 
coronarus, but different, as it seemed to us, from the 
plant so named and certificated at South Kensington 
a fortnight ago ; to Messrs. Barr & Son for Narcissus 
M. M. De Graff, one of the Leedsii section, with a 
broad yellow corona tinged with apricot and broad 
white segments; to Mr. J. James for Cineraria Countess, 
regal purple, very large and fine in form; Cineraria 
Amy Robsart, a lovely shade of violet-rose; and 
Cineraria The Bride, a grand pure white; to Mr. 
Turner for Alpine Auriculas Sunrise, gold centre, 
maroon shaded ; Chastity, cream centre, dark purple, 
shaded with violet; and Rosalind, gold centre, maroon, 
shaded with purple; and to Mr. J. Douglas for 
Alpine Auricula Alwine, a maroon, shaded, gold- 
centred flower. 
Notts Horticultural and, Botanical.— The 
general monthly meeting of the members of this 
Society was held at the Mechanics’ Institute, Not¬ 
tingham, on Wednesday evening, April loth, under 
the presidency of Mr. C. A. Pearson, of the Chil- 
well Nurseries. There was a very large attendance 
of gardeners and others interested in the Society, 
and a splendid display of plants and cut-flowers 
was made by the members and others. Messrs. 
Cannell & Son, Swanley, exhibited a beautiful stand 
of hardy spring flowers, amongst them being some 
fine varieties of Narcissus, Fritillaria, &c. The same 
firm also sent some enormous flowers of Zonal 
Pelargoniums, Cinerarias, and other florists’ flowers, 
for which an unanimous vote of thanks was awarded. 
Mr. T. S. Ware also sent a remarkably beautiful stand 
of Narcissus, Scillas, Fritillarias, and other hardy 
spring flowers, which attracted the attention of a large 
number of growers. A vote of thanks was also passed 
to Mr. Ware. Mr. Samuel Thacker, one of the vice- 
presidents of the Society, had a small but choice and 
well-grown collection of Orchids, amongst which were 
Cattleya Sanderiana, Cattleya Trianae, and Cattleya 
Mossise, Dendrobium nobile, Oncidium luridum, <fcc. 
Mr. Lamb, gardener to Pious Lewenze, Esq., The 
Park, Nottingham, exhibited a good example of the 
old but somewhat fickle Dendrobium clirysantlium, 
carrying thirty four fine blooms upon remarkable 
stout growths, averaging from 4 ft. to 5 ft. in length. 
But perhaps the most noticeable feature amongst the 
exhibits were some dozen plants of Cinerarias growing 
in 6-in. pots, which were sent by Mr. Anderson, 
gardener to H. R. Clifton, Esq., Clifton Hall, and 
which possessed every quality as regards brilliancy of 
colour and size of flower and truss. Some of the 
heads of flowers measured over 3 ft. in circumference, 
and many of the individual flowers were over 2 ins. 
across and of fine shape. It is needless to say they 
were much admired and commented upon by all 
present. The same exhibitor had also some enormous 
trusses of Mignonette, a variety of his own raising. 
The President of the Society, T. B. Cutts, Esq., 
Malvern House, Nottingham, exhibited a nice group 
of flowering Orchids, amongst which were nicely- 
flowered plants of Lffilia autumnalis, Oncidum Mar- 
shallianum, Phahenopsis amablis, Odontoglossum 
triumphans, &c. Tnis group was much admired, 
and reflected upon the gardener (Mr. German) the 
greatest credit. He had also some cut blooms of a 
hybrid Rhododendron. Mr. Walker (gardener to 
J. W. Lewis, Esq., Hardwick House), had a large 
bunch of that beautiful and useful Bose, Lamarque, 
which attracted a good deal of attention, as did also 
from the same garden a well-grown plant of the true 
Sion House variety of Anthurium Scherzerianum. 
Capt. Lambert, Messrs. J. B. Pearson & Sons, W. H. 
Cooper, Esq., and others, each sent various exhibits, 
and after each exhibitor had given a description of 
his productions and of their culture (which caused a 
lengthened discussion in some cases), a hearty vote of 
thanks to all brought a very interesting meeting to a 
close. 
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ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. 
Fauns.— Exhibitor.— When a clish of Grapes is asked for 
in a schedule it is usually taken to mean three hunches ; and 
a dish of Peaches, Nectarines, or Apricots should consist of 
six fruits of each. 
Names of Plants. — J. L. Grant. —Some of the numbers 
had got loose by the time they had reached us, but all the 
pink flowers are varieties of Plialoenopsis Schilleriana, and 
the white ones P. amabilis, and several of them exceptionally 
good ones, though not distinguished by varietal names. Nine 
is Dendrobium japonicum. 
Orchid Album. — J. S., Exeter. —It is published in monthly 
parts, price 5s. each, by Mr. B. S. 'Williams, Victoria and 
Paradise Nursery, Holloway, N. 
Salesmen. — F. T. J. —We regret we cannot oblige you. It 
is against our rule to recommend salesmen. Tour best plan 
is to visit the market and make your choice on the spot. 
Communications Received. —W. H.—A. R.—E. R. C.— 
W. B.-J. S.-J. K.-H. T.-A. H.-G. F.-E. A.-J. W.— 
W. J.—T. B.—A. S. C.—J. L.—J. McE. (many thanks).— 
A. F. L.-W. J. M.-J. H. W. 
Trade Catalogues Received. 
Barr & Son, 12, King Street, Covent Garden, W.C.— 
Catalogue of Daffodils, Bulbs, and Plants for Spring Planting. 
Thomas S. Ware, Hale Farm Nurseries, Tottenham, N.— 
Dahlias, Carpet-bedding Plants, Hardy Florists’ Flowers, &c. 
Charles Fraser, Palace Plain, Norwich.—Illustrated 
Catalogue of Greenhouses, Pits, Frames, &c. 
LONDON SEED TRADE. 
April 22nd , 1885. 
Messrs. Hurst & Son, 152, Houndsditch, and 
39, New Seed Market, Mark Lane, report a fair 
trade in all kinds of Agricultural Seeds, but orders, 
although numerous, are becoming smaller, indicating 
that the sowing season is gradually drawing to a close. 
Values all round are still firm; English Red Clover of 
fine quality is scarce, and lower grades also. Foreign 
Seed continues in plentiful supply ; holders, however, 
are not anxious to sell except at full rates, as at the 
present low figures stocks are considered safe to hold 
over. American Bed is comparatively scarce, and 
some consignments have recently been reshipped to 
New York, as better prices appear to be obtainable 
there. White and Alsike both firm at previous quo¬ 
tations, with little prospect of any material change 
in values unless a speculative demand should arise. 
Trefoil steady and fine qualities difficult to procure. 
Grasses still meet with brisk demand and prices firm. 
Spring Tares, Rape, and Mustard more slowly. Bird 
Seeds unchanged. 
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COVENT GARDEN MARKET. 
April 23rd. 
Fruit.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
, , . s-d. s. d. I s. d. s. d. 
Apples, i-sieve. 2 6- 6 0 Pine-apples, Eng., lb. 10-20 
— Nova Scotian, per I —St. Michaels, each 3 0-80 
barrel .15 0-21 0 Kent Filberts and 
Grapes, New, per lb. 5 0-10 0 i Cobs, per 100 lb. .. 
Grapes, Old, per lb. 6 0-12 0 ! Strawberries, per lb. 4 0-10 0 
Vegetables.—Average Retail Prices. 
s. d. s. d. 
Artichokes,Globe,per 
dozen . 2 0- 4 0 
Asparagus, English, 
per bundle .10 0 
Beans, French,per lb. - 2 6 
Beet, per dozen . 2 0- 3 0 
Cabbages,Spring,doz. 10-20 
Carrots, per bunch... 0 6- 
Cauliftowers, English, 
per dozen . 4 0- 0 0 
Celery, per bundle ... 1 6- 2 6 
Cucumbers, each ... 0 0- 1 0 
Endive, French, per 
dozen . 2 6-36 
s. d. s. d. 
Herbs, per bunch ... 0 2- 0 4 
Horse Radish, bundle 3 0-50 
Lettuces, Cabbage, 
per dozen . 2 0- 
— Cos, each . 0 6- 
Mushrooms, p. basket 10-20 
Onions, per bushel... 5 0-76 
Parsley, per bunch... 0 6- 
Radishes, perdozen .. 1 6- 
Small salading, per 
punnet. 0 4- 
Spinach, per strike... 2 0- 
Tomatos, per lb. 
Turnips, per bunch... 0 6- 
Garlic, per lb. 0 6- 
Potatos. —Kent Regents, 80s. to 100s. per ton ; Kent Kidneys, 
80s. to 100s. per ton; Champions, 70s. per ton. 
Cut Flowers.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s. d. s. d. 
Abutilon, 12 bunches 2 0-40 
Arum Lilies, 12 blms. 2 0-60 
Azalea, 12 sprays ...0 6-10 
Bourvardias, per bun. 10-16 
Camellias, 12 blooms 10-30 
Carnations, 12 blooms 16-30 
Chrysanthemums, 12 
bunches . 
— large, 12 blooms ... 
Cyclamen,doz.blooms 0 3-0 6 
Cineraria, per bunch 0 6-10 
Epiphyllums,12 blms. 
Eucharis, per dozen 3 0-60 
Gardenias, 12 blms. 2 0-40 
Heliotropes,12 sprays 0 6-10 
Hyacinths, Roman, 
doz. sprays. 0 6-09 
Lapageria, white, 12 
blooms. 2 0-30 
Lapageria,red,12blms.l 0-2 0 
Lily of the Valley, 
doz. sprays.*.. 0 9-16 
Plants in Pots.—Aver. 
s. d. s. d. 
Marguerites, 12 bun. 4 0-60 
Narcissus, various, 
French, doz. bun. 3 0-60 
Pelargoniums, per 12 
sprays. 0 9- 1 0 
—scarlet.per 12sprays0 6-0 9 
Pinks, various, 12 
bunches . 
Primula, double bun. 10-16 
Primulas,Chinese,bun. 
Pyrethrum, 12 bun. 
Roses (coloured). 2 0-60 
Roses, indoors, p. doz. 10-30 
Roses (French), per 
doz. 0 6-09 
Stephanotis, 12 spr. 4 0-80 
Tuberoses, per dozen 16-20 
Tulips, per doz. 0 6- 0 8 
Violets, doz. bun. ... 0 4- 0 9 
— French, per. bun. 
— Parma, per. bun... 3 0-40 
White Jasmine, bun. 0 6-10 
Wholesale Prices. 
s. d. s. d. 
Aralia Sieboldi, per 
dozen . 6 0-24 0 
Arum Lilies, per doz. 9 0-18 0 
Azalea, per doz.18 0-42 0 
Begonias, per dozen 4 0-12 0 
Bouvai'dias, dozen ... 9 0-18 0 
Cineraria, per dozen 6 0-12 0 
Cockscombs, dozen 
Cyclamens, doz.. 9 0-18 0 
Cyperus, per dozen 4 0-12 0 
Deutzia, per dozen ... 4 0-90 
Dracaena term., doz. 30 0-60 0 
— viridis, per dozen 12 0-24 0 
Epipliyllums, doz. ... 
Evergreens, in var., 
per dozen . 6 0-24 0 
Ferns, in var., dozen 4 0-18 0 
s. d. g. d. 
Ficus elastica, each... 16-70 
Foliage Plants, vari¬ 
ous, each . 2 0-10 0 
Genista, per dozen 9 0-15 0 
Hyacinths, doz. 6 0-90 
Hydrangea, per doz. 12 0-24 0 
LiUum, various, per 
doz. 
Marguerites, per doz. 9 0-18 0 
Palms in variety, each 2 6-21 0 
Pelargonium,per doz. 9 0-21 0 
Pelargoniums, soarlet 
per dozen . 4 0- 6 0 
Petunias, per dozen 
Poinsettia, doz. 
Rhodanthe, per doz. 6 0-12 0 
Spinea, per dozen ...12 0-18 0 
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CONTENTS 
PAGE 
Amateurs’ Garden, the ... 536 
Anopteris glandulosus ... 539 
Artichoke, Jerusalem, the 535 
Auricula, National, 
Society’s Show . 537 
Begonias, tuberous . 539 
Bridge, a rustic ( Ulus - 
trated) . 536 
Camellia Jacksoni. 539 
Dendrobium thyrsiflorum 540 
Disas in South Africa. 534 
Endive, blanching. 539 
Flowers. 539 
Flowers, emblematic . 531 
Flowers, hardy spring. 532 
Fruit as an Article of Diet 5:54 
Fruit Culture under Glass 538 
Fruit Room at Welford 
Park . 538 
Fruits . 538 
Gardening Miscellany. 532 
Gooseberries . 531 
Insects, on destroying. 533 
Kitchen Gardener’s 
Calendar . 539 
Leaves, the forms of. 533 
PAGE 
Lielia anceps Dawsoni 
( illustrated ) . 533 
Lettuces in Winter and 
Spring . 532 
Manure for Potatos. 539 
Mushrooms and Mush¬ 
room Spawn . .. 531 
Notts. Horticultural and 
Botanical Society. 541 
Orchid Growers’ Calendar 540 
Orchid Shading. 540 
Pmonies, herbaceous . 535 
Patents, new gardening ... 538 
Primulas, good hardy . 539 
Phloxes, Alpine . 532 
Rhododendron Gibsoni ... 539 
Rose Garden . 539 
Royal Botanic Society. 541 
Royal Horticultural 
Society . 540 
Strawberry Tiles . 536 
Sunlight and Vegetation... 538 
Sydney Botanic Gardens 535 
Vegetables . 539 
Vicar’s Garden . 534 
