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THE GARDENING WORLD, 
August 29th, 1885. 
Prince of Orange, with 120 trusses, and I. Williamsii 
with 200 ; these three latter plants were again and 
again commented on, for they were certainly the best 
that have been seen in the neighbourhood of Manches¬ 
ter these last few years ; also a Stephanotis and 
Dipladenia amabilis, with forty trusses of high- 
coloured blooms. The second prize fell to J. Leigh, 
Esq. (Mr. J. Kirk, gardener). This latter gentleman 
was first, however, in the open class for a 
similar collection, showing fine plants of Crotons 
angustifolius and Disraeli, Ixora Fraserii, Eucharis 
amazonica, with thirty-six spikes, and a well-bloomed 
Dipladenia amabilis; S. Baerlein, Esq. (Mr. G. 
Williams, gardener), was second, with nice healthy 
plants, among which were Croton Evansiana, Ericas 
tricolor coronata and Irbyana, and Ixora Williamsii. 
The latter gentleman was first for six Ferns, showing 
large healthy plants of Dicksonia antarctica, Gleichenia 
flabellata, Cyathea dealbata, with a stem 6 ft. high, and 
Cibotium Scheidei among his best plants. Mrs. Sykes 
was second with Davallia Mooreana, Adiantum farley- 
ense, and Alsophylla exeelsa, in good condition. Mrs. 
Sykes (Mr. G. Kemp, gardener) came well to the front 
with six stove and greenhouse plants in bloom, having 
Statice profusa, Stephanotis, Gloriosa superba, and 
Eucharis amazonica, in first-class order; D. Adam¬ 
son, Esq. (Mr. J. Brierley, gardener), was second, 
and J. Watts, Esq., third. D. Adamson, Esq., was 
successful with Caladiums, beating Mrs. Sykes and 
Mr. J. H. Sykes, who secured the second and third 
positions. J. Judgson, Esq. (Mr. E. Shaw, gardener), 
showed large plants of Zonal Pelargoniums, full of 
bloom, and came in first, having Alice Spencer, Lady 
Sheffield, and Laura Strachan as his best. H. Schiil, 
Esq. (Mr. G. Coulson, gardener), was first with a nice 
even lot of tricolors. With table plants, Mr. J. Hill 
was first, Mrs. Deakin securing a similar position with 
four hardy Ferns, and also with two pots of Lilium 
auratum. D. Adamson, Esq., showed nice dwarf 
plants of L. speciosum rubrum, and was first, the 
second falling to H. Schiil, Esq. Lycopods were 
shown by G. W. Mould, Esq. (Mr. A. Macdonald, 
gardener), and W. Hudson, Esq. (Mr. G. Gass, 
gardener), who were placed first and second. 
A very fine lot of tuberous-rooted Begonias were put 
up, H. Schiil, Esq., coming in well first with plants 
full of bloom of large size and colour; W. Hudson, 
Esq., was second. H. Schiil, Esq., was successful 
with four Fuchsias, and with four plants of Celosia 
pyramidalis plumosa. Mrs. Hodgkinson (Mr. D. Board, 
man, gardener) showed some good plants of Adiantums, 
and was placed first, Mrs. Sykes coming in a close 
second. Mrs. Sykes was again first for four Dracasnas, 
showing Mooreana, Baptistii, amabilis, and Regina. 
For groups of miscellaneous plants arranged in a 
circle 10 ft. in diameter, Mr. J. Hooley, nurseryman, 
Edgeley Road, near Manchester, was awarded the first 
prize, the second being taken by Mr. J. Burnett. For 
a similar group shown by amateurs, S. Baerlein, Esq., 
succeeded in securing first honours with a very effec¬ 
tive arrangement. Here very few flowers were used, 
but by a careful and intelligent placing of Adiantums 
for a surface ground, and light-coloured foliage plants 
just lifted above them, a pretty effect was produced. 
The other groups, of which there were five or six, 
were composed of the usual flowers and Ferns, &c., 
but nothing novel or striking was to be observed in 
any of the arrangements; they were, however, a very 
useful adjunct .to the show. Mrs. Sykes was second, 
D. Adamson, Esq., third, and T. H. Sykes, Esq., and 
J. Leigh, Esq., equal fourth. For a collection of cut 
stove and greenhouse flowers, Miss Cole was first, 
beating several very fine stands. In the winning group 
were large bunches of Allamanda Hendersoni and A. 
nobilis, Lapageria rosea and alba, Ixoras Williamsii, 
coccinea, and Colei, a fine spathe of Anthurium 
Ferierense, &c. J. Watts, Esq., was second, showing 
in his stand fine trusses of Disa grandiflora. 
Fruit. 
With six dishes of fruit, including Muscat and 
Black Hamburgh Grapes, Peaches, Pears, Cherries, 
and Captain Lark’s Melon, J. Watts, Esq., was placed 
first; Mrs. Patterson was second, staging Muscat and 
Black Hamburgh Grapes, Royal George Peaches, 
Lee’s Prolific Fig, Elruge Nectarines, and a Melon; 
Mrs. Sykes was third. J. Watts, Esq., was also first 
with six dishes of hardy fruits ; Mrs. Patterson second, 
and A. J. Grant, Esq., third. J. Watts, Esq., was 
first with fine bunches of Muscats; and J. Evans, 
Esq., second with excellent samples; J. E. Platt, 
Esq., being third. For Black Hamburghs, Alderman 
Raynes was first with large bunches of splendid colour 
and size ; J. Watts, Esq., being second. Alderman 
Raynes was also first with bunches of Madresfield 
Court, staged in perfect condition both as regards size 
and colour. J. Evans, Esq., was first for the largest 
bunch of Grapes; Major Dickson being second, and 
D. Adamson, Esq., third. C. E. Thorneycroft, Esq., 
was first with a Pine,'J. Watts, Esq., first for Peaches, 
and D. Adamson, Esq., first for Nectarines. J. Watts, 
Esq., was again first for a green-fleslied Melon, Mrs. 
Patterson securing a similar honour with scarlet-flesh. 
Cherries, Raspberries, Gooseberries, &c., were nume¬ 
rously represented and of excellent quality. Mrs. 
Patterson showed Lord Suffield for culinary Apples, 
and was first; Major Dickson .being first for dessert 
Apples. With a brace of Cucumbers, A. Greenshields, 
Esq., came in first, beating G. Wilkes, Esq., who was 
second, and J. Evans, Esq., who was third. 
A large number of vegetables were staged, generally 
of good quality. For a collection of ten distinct 
varieties, there were eleven competitors, and formid¬ 
able indeed did they appear. A. J. Grant, Esq., was 
awarded the first prize, having very samples all 
through; G. Wilkes, Esq., was second, and H. Schiil, 
Esq., third. Peas and Beans were well represented, 
and Tomatos were put up by a large number. Mrs. 
Cruso was first with six Kidney Potatos, showing 
Garnet’s Seedling, Mrs. Deakin taking the first for 
rounds with Early Oxford. 
Mr. J. Hooley, Messrs. W. G. Caldwell & Sons, and 
Mr. C. Cleave, nurseryman, showed good groups of 
miscellaneous plants. Collectionsjof.eut-flowers, Roses, 
and Gladioli were (shown by Messrs. Dickson, Brown 
& Tait; Messrs. Dickson & Robinson had a group of 
herbaceous flowers and spikes of Gladioli. Messrs. 
F. & A. Dickson, of Chester, had a good stand of cut- 
blooms, and Messrs. J. Dickson & Sons, Chester, had 
a grand stand of choice herbaceous plants. Mr. 
Mackellar, Abney Hall, showed numerous spikes of 
Hollyhocks, which were much admired. The attend¬ 
ance both days was very good, but the second day was 
marred during the afternoon by a sharp thunderstorm ; 
it, however, soon cleared over, and left things little 
the worse. The Committee deserve hearty congratula¬ 
tions for getting together such a good lot of exhibits, 
and a word of praise is justly due to E. D. Stone, Esq., 
the Hon. Sec., who has taken a deep interest in the 
society since its its formation, and who is still as 
ardent and enthusiastic as during its earlier years.— 
X. 
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. 
Herbaceous Plants. — A. G. —Carnations are not her¬ 
baceous plants, and therefore should not be shown in a class 
for “cut-flowers of herbaceous plants.” 
Names of Plants.— C. G. —1. Antirrhinum spurium; 2. 
Antirrhinum Linaria; S. Euphrasia odontites; 4. Betonica 
officinalis; 5. Too much withered for identification; 6. Inula 
dysentrica; 8. Antirrhinum elatine ; 10. Spergula arvensis ; 
11. Asperula odorata. The others were too much withered 
for identification. Please remember our limit is six specimens 
at a time.— John Rainbird. —It seems to he a portion of a seed 
vessel of the common Iris, Iris foetidissima, a hardy native 
plant.— H. Marks. —Acropera Loddigesi.— G. W. Gardener. — 
Cattleya intermedia, the variety which generally comes with 
Laslia elegans. Masdevallia maculata var., and the small brown 
flower Acropera Loddigesii. — W. Smith—l. Lysimachia 
vulgaris; 2. Veronica incana; 3. Solidago virgaurea; 5. 
Veronica salicifolia; 6.i Helianthus multiflorus probably.— 
IF. T. F. —Pavia macrostachya. 
Communications Received.— W. T. F.—H. J. F.—E. J. 
—A. W —H. J. C.-J. S.—W. S,—E. M.—A. O.-H. S. (next 
week).—A. F. L.—T. M.—J. D.—IV. T., junr.—J. T. P.—F. C. 
—Scrutator—James Smith—A. O. W.—T. IV.—A. B. 
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Trade Catalogues Received. 
James Carter & Co., 237 and 238. High Holborn, IV.C.— 
Dutch and other Bulbs, Flowers for Christmas and Eastertide. 
Daniels Brothers, Norwich.—Illustrated Catalogue of 
Dutch Flower Roots. 
F. & A. Dickson & Sons, 106, Eastgate Street, Chester.— 
Dutch Flower Roots, &c. 
Jacob IVeench & Sons, London Bridge, E.C.—Wholesale 
Catalogue of Flower Roots. 
C. Frazer, Palace Plain, Norwich.—Illustrated Catalogue 
of Horticultural Buildings. 
James Veitch & Sons, King’s Road, Chelsea, S.W.—Hya¬ 
cinths and other Bulbous Roots—Hardy Trees, Shrubs, Coni¬ 
fers, and American Plants, &e. 
LONDON SEED TRADE, 
August 2(Sth, 1885. 
Messrs. Hurst & Son, of 152, Houndsditcb, and 
39, Seed Market, Mark Lane, London, report a brisk 
demand for Trifolium incarnatum, and owing to 
smallness of stock this article has advanced in value, 
fully 3s. per cwt. during past week. Winter Tares and 
Rye meet a steady sale at unchanged rates. Red 
Clover is dearer owing to bad reports ; as to new crop 
no change in values of White or Alsyke ; new samples 
of latter show fine quality. No change in value of 
Bird Seeds. 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET. 
August 27th. 
Fruit.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s. d. s. d. 
Apples, J sieve. 1 0- 3 0 
Cherries, -J sieve . 
Grapes, per lb. 0 6- 2 0 
Kent Filberts, per 
100 lbs.30 0- 
Melons, each. 0 6-10 
Peaches, per doz. ... 2 0- 8 0 
s. d. s. d. 
Pme-apples, Eng., lb. 2 0-30 
Pine-apples, St. 
Michaels, each .3 0- 5 0 
Plums, i sieve . l G- 4 G 
Red Currants, J sieve 3 0- 3 G 
Black do.4 6-50 
Strawberries, per lb. 
Vegetables.—Average Retail Prices. 
s. d. s. d. 
Artichokes, Globe,per 
dozen . 1 0- 
Asparagus, English, 
per bundle . 
Beans, French,per lb. 0 4- 
Beet, per dozen . 2 0- 3 0 
Cabbages,Spring,doz. 1 G- 2 0 
Carrots, per bunch... 0 G- 
Cauliflowers, English, 
per dozen . 4 0- 6 0 
Celery, per bundle ... 1 6-26 
Cucumbers, each ... 0 G- 0 9 
Endive, French, per 
dozen . 2 6- 3 6 
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 2- 
Mushrooms, p. basket 10-20 
Onions, per bushel... 5 0- 7 G 
Parsley, per bunch... 0 G- 
Raclishes, perdozen... 1 6- 
Small salading, per 
punnet. 0 4- 
Spinach, per striko... 2 0- 
Tomatos, per lb. 0 9- 
Tumips, per bunch... 0 6- 
— '* ” .... ” v a UI rupOj pol U U11C11... O'— 
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 
Anemone, 12 bun. ... 
Arum Lilies, 12 blms. 2 0- G 0 
Asters, 12 bun. 2 0- G 0 
Azalea, 12 sprays ... 
Bourvardias, per bun. 0 6-10 
Camellias, 12 blooms 
Carnations, 12 blooms 10-30 
Carnations, 12 bun. 2 0-40 
Cornflower, 12 him. 2 0-40 
Cyclamen, doz.blooms 
Cineraria, per bunch 
Day Lily, 12 bunches 
Epiphyllums,12 blms. 
Eschscholtzia, 12 bun. 
Eucharis, per dozen 3 0-60 
Gardenias, 12 blms. 2 0-50 
Heliotropes,12 sprays 0 6-10 
Lapageria, white, 12 
blooms. 2 0-80 
Lapageria,red, 12blms.l 0-2 0 
Lavender, 12 bun. ...4 0-6 0 
Lilium candidum, 12 
blooms. 
— Longifloruin, 12 
blooms. 2 0-40 
Marguerites, 12 bun. 2 0-60 
Mignonette, 12 bun. 16-30 
Pelargoniums, per 12 
sprays. 00-10 
—scarlet, per 12 sprays 0 4- 0 G 
Pinks, various, 12 
bunches. l o- 4 0 
Primula, double bun. 0 6-10 
Primulas,Chinese,bun. - 
Pyrethrum, 12 him. 2 0-40 
Rhodanthe, 12 bun. 6 0-90 
Roses (coloured). 10-20 
Roses, indoors, p. doz. 10-30 
Roses, per dozen 
bunches. 2 0- G 0 
Spirsea, 12 bun. 
Stephanotis, 12 spr. 3 0-40 
Stocks, 12 hunches ... 2 0- 4 0 
Sweet Peas, 12 bun. 2 0-40 
Sweet Sultan, 12 
bunches. 2 0-4 0 
Tuberoses, per dozen 0 4-06 
Tulips, per doz. 
White Jasmine, bun. 0 6-09 
Woodroffe,12 bunches 
Plants in Pots.—Average 
s. d. s. d. 
Aralia Sieboldi, doz. 6 0-24 0 
Arum Lilies, per doz. 
Asters, per doz. 0 4-60 
Azalea, per doz. 
Balsams, per doz. 3 0-60 
Begonias, per dozen 4 0-12 0 
Bouvardias, dozen ... 9 0-18 0 
Calceolarias, per doz. 4 0-60 
Cineraria, per dozen 
Cockscombs, dozen 3 0-60 
Cyclamens, doz. 
Cyperus, per dozen 4 0-12 0 
Deutzia,per dozen ... 
Dracaena term., doz. 30 0-60 0 
— viridis, per dozen 12 0-24 0 
Epiphyllums, doz. ... 
Evergreens, in var., 
per dozen . 6 0-24 0 
Ferns, in var., dozen 4 0-1S 0 
Ficus elastica, each... 16-70 
Fuchsias, per doz. ... 3 0- 9 0 
Foliage Plants, vari. 
ous, each . 2 0-10 0 
Wholesale Prices. 
_ . s.d. s. d. 
Genista, per dozen 
Heaths or Erica, var., 
per doz. .. 
Hyacinths, doz. 
Ivy Geraniums, per 
dozen . 8 0- 6 0 
Lilium longiflorum, 
per doz.IS 0-36 0 
Lilium lancifolium, 
per doz. 9 0-12 0 
Marguerites, per doz. G 0-12 0 
Palms in variety, each 2 6-21 0 
Pelargoniums,' per 
dozen . 6 0-1S 0 
Pelargoniums, scarlet 
per dozen . 2 0- 6 0 
Petunias, per dozen 4 0-00 
Poinsettia, doz. 
Rhodanthe, per doz. 
Spiraea, per dozen ... 
Stocks, per dozen ... 
TropEeolums.perdoz. 2 0-40 
CONTENTS 
PAGE 
Amateurs’ Garden, the ... 824 
Bedding Plants, notes on S23 
Cattleya Hardyana 
( illustrated ) . 824 
Cheadle Flower Show. S29 
Churchtown Botanical 
Gardens . 823 
Cottagers’ Show, a . 824 
Cucumber Culture ( illus¬ 
trated) . 820 
Dahlia Prizes, seedling ... S19 
Flowers. 826 
Fruit Culture under Glass S2G 
Fuchsias in the Isle of 
Man . 826 
Gardening Miscellany. 819 
Gourds, ornamental . 820 
Hardy Fruits at South 
Kensington. 826 
Hastings and St. Leonards 
Flower Show. S2S 
Kitchen Gardener’s 
Calendar . S26 
Markets, London. S19 
Mushrooms, eatable and 
poisonous ( illustrated) 820 
Royal Horticultural 
Society. S27 
Scottish Gardening . S23 
Shropshire Horticultural 
Society. 821 
Tomatos at Reading . S21 
Trowbridge Horticultural 
Society. S29 
Vicar’s Garden, the. S20 
Wilts Horticultural 
Society. S27 
