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THE GARDENING WORLD 
October 13, 1894. 
indeed well represented. Hardy fruit was also very 
abundant An interesting group of Orchids was 
exhibited by Messrs. F. Sander & Co., St. Albans. 
Cattleya labiata was splendid, and amongst other 
things of note were Dendrobium palpebrae with 
fragrant flowers, Pescatorea Dayana, Comparettia 
macroplectron, Vanda Kimballiana, Catasetum Chris- 
tyanum, Cattleya hybridaBrownii, and others. Some 
Cypripediums and the glorious Cattleya Countess of 
Derby were exhibited by Thos. Statter, Esq. 
(gardener, Mr. R. Johnson), Stand Hall, Manchester. 
Cattleya labiata Countess Fitzwilliam, C. 1 . Foleyana, 
and Laelia praestans alba were exhibited by G. D. 
Owen, Esq. (gardener, Mr. Mark Watts), Selwood, 
Rotherham. Some new hybrids, including the hand¬ 
some Cattleya Wendlandii, Laelio-Cattleya Nysa, 
and Sophro-Cattleya laeta were shown by Messrs. J. 
Veitch & Sons, Chelsea. An interesting group of 
Cypripedium Charlesworthii showing much variety 
of colouring in the flowers, Dendrobium ciliatum 
with nine spikes on a plant, and Cypripedium 
Charles Rickman were staged by Messrs. Charles- 
worth & Co., Heaton, Bradford (Silver Banksian 
Medal). A large group of Orchids, consisting of 
various Cattleyas, Laelias, Oncidiums, Cypripediums 
Charlesworthii and the beautiful Cattleya labiata 
Gortoni, was staged with Palms and Ferns, 
by Mr. P. McArthur, 4, Maida Vale, W. (Silver 
Banksian Medal). A showy and interesting group 
of Orchids set up much in the same way was 
exhibited by Messrs. W. L. Lewis & Co., Southgate. 
The forms of Cattleya labiata and the various Onci¬ 
diums were effective and showy (Silver Banksian 
Medal). Cattleya labiata autumnalis with four to 
six large flowers on a spike, C. maxima, and forms of 
Cypripedium Charlesworthii, were shown by Messrs. 
Hugh Low & Co., Clapton. A fine lot of Pleione 
lagenaria was staged by Messrs. Wm. Cutbush & 
Son, Highgate. Cattleya aurea and others were 
shown by Fred Wheatley, Esq., Ringmore, Devon. 
J. Foster Alcock, Esq., Northchurch, Berkham- 
stead, showed Catasetum fimbriatum. Stauropsis 
philippinense, and Dendrobium Phalaenopsis 
Schroderianum album, were shown by Admiral Ralph 
P. Cator (gardener, Mr. G E. Day) Hazlewood, King’s 
Langley. A spotted form of Odontoglossum crispum 
was shown by De B. Crawshay, Esq. (gardener, Mr. 
Sidney Cooke), Rosefield, Sevenoaks. Miltonia 
Moreliana atropurpurea was shown by Walter Cobb, 
Esq., Tunbridge Wells. M. spectabilis Moreliana 
illustris was staged by C. J. Lucas, Esq., Warnham 
Court, Horsham, who also had Cattleya Hardyana 
marmorata and others. Cypripedium lucidum and 
Cattleya Schofieldiana superba were shown by R. I. 
Measures, Esq. (gardener, Mr. H. Chapman), Cam¬ 
bridge Lodge, Camberwell. Laelia amoena was 
shown by Chas. Ingram, Esq. (gardener, Mr. T. 
Bond), Elstead House, Godaiming. 
A large and interesting group of Perennial Asters, 
single and Cactus Dahlias, exhibited by Mr. Thos. 
S. Ware, Hale Farm Nurseries, Tottenham, received 
a Silver Flora Medal. Messrs. J. Burrell & Co., 
Howe House Nurseries, Cambridge, staged a magnifi¬ 
cent collection of named varieties of Gladiolus—an 
extraordinary collection for the month of October ; 
sorts like Horace Vernet, Grandis, Matador, 
and Delila, were particularly fine (Silver-gilt 
Flora Medal). A Silver Flora Medal was 
awarded to Messrs. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, for a 
group of new plants, many of which were of hybrid 
origin. A fine specimen of Gymnogramme Veitchi 
was also exhibited by the same firm. This plant is 
a hybrid resulting from the crossing of G. decom- 
posita and G. Pearcei robusta, plants of which were 
shown for comparison. 
Messrs. B. S Williams & Son, Holloway, 
staged a very fine group of foliage plants, which 
consisted chiefly of Crotons. Two fine speci¬ 
mens of Miconia magnifica, towering above the 
rest, gave an imposing appearance to the collection. 
The pretty little Begonia Gloire de Lorraine must 
not be passed without due mention, whilst a group 
of Cannas at one end of the exhibit were very 
bright and pleasing (Silver-gilt Banksian Medal). 
A Silver Flora Medal was awarded to Mr. W. J. 
Godfrey, Exmouth, for a grand display of cut blooms 
of Chrysanthemums of the Japanese section. Blooms 
of Mrs. E. C. Hill, Exmouth Yellow, Mdme. Ed. 
Rey, and Mdme. C. Molin were exceedingly good. 
His new white carnation was also in fine form. 
Mr. S. Mortimer showed seven dozen show and 
fancy Dahlias, together with four dozen blooms, 
comprising sixteen varieties of the Cactus section. 
Sorts like Seedling, Duke of Fife, Lord Salisbury, 
and Eldorado among the show and fancy, and Beauty 
of Arundel, Matchless, and Lady Penzance among 
the Cactus varieties were well to the fore (Silver 
Flora Medal), Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons received a 
Silver Banksian Medal for a fine collection of hardy 
cut flowers. Kniphophias, Achilleas, Helianthuses, 
Pentstemons, etc., were of the best. Messrs. Paul 
& Sons, of Waltham Cross, were awarded a Silver 
Banksian Medal for cut Roses and for pot plants of 
Duke of York (perpetual). A group of Chrysanthe¬ 
mums in pots exhibited by Mr. Wells, Earlswood 
Nurseries, Redhill, received a Silver Banksian Medal. 
Mr. Thos. Anstiss, Brill, Bucks, exhibited a grand 
specimen of Vallota purpurea carrying forty-eight 
spikes, each with three or four flowers. This 
magnificent plant thoroughly merited the Silver 
Banksian Medal, which was awarded it. 
Hardy fruit was well represented and many of the 
exhibits were of an extensive character. Mr. H. 
Berwick, Sidmouth Nurseries, Devon, received a 
Silver Knightian Medal for a collection of Apples 
and Pears, which contained upwards of one hundred 
and forty dishes, and very beautifully coloured were 
many of the Apples. A Silver Bankian Medal was 
awarded to Messrs. John Peed & Sons, Roupell 
Park Nursery, Norwood Road, for a collection of 
Apples and Pears. A like award was made to the 
Dowager Lady Freake (gardener Mr. A. H. Rick- 
wood), Fulwell Park, Twickenham, for a similar 
collection. A. H. Smee, Esq., The Grange, Welling¬ 
ton, Surrey (gardener Mr. G. W. Cummins) obtained 
a Silver Banksian Medal for a collection of one 
hundred and twenty distinct varieties of Pears. An 
extensive and most meritorious exhibit of Apples 
and Pears, by Mr. G. Wythes, gardener to the Duke 
of Northumberland, received a Silver Gilt Banksian 
Medal. 
Vegetables were represented in quantity, although 
the number of exhibits were few. A very large and 
bulky collection, exhibited by Messrs. Cannell & 
Sons, was awarded a Silver Knightian Medal, 
Thirty-four distinct varieties of Onions were repre¬ 
sented, as well as several varieties of Beet, Carrots, 
Parsnips, etc. Mrs. Wingfield, Ampthill, Beds 
(gardener, Mr. J. Empson), showed good samples of 
Sutton's New Red Intermediate, Long Surrey and 
Carter’s Summer Favourite Carrots, for which a 
Silver Banksian Medal was given. Messrs. J. Veitch 
& Sons, also received a Silver Banksian Medal for 
a capital collection of Savoys. 
Qaescions add aqsojgrs. 
Horticultural Directory.— Constant Reader : 
-Published by Mr. E. H. May, at the Journal of 
Horticulture office, 171, Fleet Street, E C. 
R.H.S. Examinations.— Inquirer ; Write to the 
Secretary of the Royal Horticultural Society, 117, 
Victoria Street, London, S.W. 
Bouquet Grass. — B .: The grass used with such 
good effect by some of the West End Bouquetists is 
Eulalia Japonica, or, as it should be more properly 
called, Mischanthus japonicus. 
Aubergine.— J. IV. M .: The Aubergine is a 
vegetable not much grown in this country, but 
largely cultivated in France and Italy for use in 
soups and stews. It is the variety ovigerum of the 
Egg plant Solanum melongena. There are purple, 
black and white fruited sorts, but the last find most 
favour. Treat them as you would a tender animal, 
and you will not find much difficulty in growing 
them 
Mina lobata not Fruiting. — R. F. H. : The 
absence of the proper insects and the wet season 
must be held accountable for the infertile condition 
of the flowers. As far as we have noticed, the 
plant does not seed very freely at any time. The 
flowers are highly specialised, and doubtless require 
insects to render them properly fertile. We would 
advise you to fertilise some of the flowers with a 
camel hair brush earlier in the season when the 
seeds would have a chance of reaching maturity 
before the cold weather of autumn sets in. 
Viola to Name..— IF. K .: As far as we are aware 
no name has been given to the Viola you sent, if 
indeed it may be considered a Viola at all. It is 
quaint and singularly curious though not unique, for 
we have seen numerous instances both amongst 
Pansies and Violas of similar shades, both named 
and nameless, but none exactly like yours. It seems 
to us to belong to the Belgian or fancy strain with 
large flowers and prominent blotches, but it is too 
lurid to take the fancy of any but the specialist, who 
has a large collection and is desirous of as much 
variety as possible. 
Names of Plants. —IF. B.: Epidendrum 
eburneum. A. C. 1, Pinus insignis; 2, Pinus 
austriaca; 3, Libocedrus decurrens ; 4, Cupressus 
nutkaensis, often though erroneously called 
Thujopsis borealis; 5, Retinospora leptoclada. 
R F. H. 1, Davallia elegans probably, but ferns 
should always be sent with spores upon them ; 2, 
Gleditschia triacanthos ; 3, Tropaeolum tuberosum ; 
4, Calamintha Acinos. The Thistle is Carduus 
pratensis. A. H. T.: 1, Phygelius capensis; 2, 
Aster versicolor; 3, Aster Novi-Belgii, variety 
lavegatus ; 4, Geranium Eudresii. P.M.: 1, Den¬ 
drobium chrysanthum ; 2, Croton interruptum; 3, 
Chrysanthemum we do not recognise ; 4, Gazania 
splendens ; 5, Adiantum Capillus-Veneris; 6, 
Asplenium Trichomanes; 7, Woodsia ilvensis. 
Omega : Helianthus rigidus or a slight variety of it. 
Names of Fruits .—J. Simons ; 4 and 5, Souvenir 
de Congres : 7, Williams’ Bon Chretien ; 8, Brown 
Beurre: 9, Van Mons Leon Le Clerc; 10, Marie 
Louise: 11, Doyenne Boussoch; 12, Knight’s 
Monarch; 13, not known; 15, Passe Colmar — 
J. Stevens'. 1. Marie Louise d’Uccle; 2, Beurre 
Hardy ; 3, Glou Morceau ; 4, Duchesse d’Angou- 
leme ; 6, Napoleon ; 7, Louise Bonne of Jersey ; 11 
and 14, Passe Colmar: 13, Beurre Diel; 15, 
Baronne de Mello ; 16, Marechal de la Cour; 18, 
Josephine de Malines. Others not determinable.-- 
B. IF.: 1, Duchesse d'Angouleme; 2, Winter 
Crassane; 4, Beurre Diel; 5, Beurre Hardy; 6, 
Beurre Superfin; 7, Beurre Diel; 8, Louise 
Bonne of Jersey.— J. B. Plum ; Jefferson.— Pears : 
1, Verulam; 2, Souvenir de Congres; 4, Flemish 
Beauty. 
Communications Received.— W. J. G. — J. G — 
E. P. L.—T. S. W.—W. N.—J. H—W. C.-J. 
Reid (next week).—E. J. A — E. J. A. 
LONDON SEED TRADE. 
October gth, 1894. 
Messrs. Hurst & Son, 152, Houndsditch, and 
39, Seed Market, Mark Lane, report a moderate de¬ 
mand for Winter Tares at unchanged rates. Little 
enquiry for Clovers. Alsike easier; Red Clover 
steady. White Clover higher and in short supply. 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET. 
October 10 th, 1894. 
Fruit.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
1. d s. d. 
Apples.per bushel 30 70 
Cherries, per hit. sieve 00 00 
Cob Nuts and Fil¬ 
berts, per 100 lbs.21 0 22 6 
Grapes, per lb. 06 16 
Melons .each 10 20 
s. d. s. d. 
Peaches & Nectarines, 
per doz. 2 o 10 o 
Pine apples. 
—St. Michael's, each 26 60 
Plums .half Sieve 00 00 
Strawberries, per lb. 0 o 00 
Vegetables.—Average Retail Prices. 
x. d. x. d. 
ArtlchokesGIobedoz. 30 60 
Beans, French, perlb. 03 04 
Beet.per dozen 20 30 
Cabbages ... per doz. 1626 
Carrots ... per bunch 0 6 
Carrots, 
Cauliflowers, Eng.dz, 3060 
Celery.per bundle 16 20 
Cucumbers .earh 04 06 
Endive, French, djz. 2 6 30 
Herbs .per bunch 02 06 
Plants in Pots.—Average 
x. d, x, d. 
Horse Radish, bundle 20 40 
Lettuces ...per dozen 20 00 
Mushrooms, p. basket 10 16 
Onions.per bunch 04 06 
Parsley ... per bunch o 6 
Radishes... per dozen 1 6 
Seakale...per basket 00 00 
Smallsalading,punnet o 4 
Spinach per bushel 3 0 
Tomatos. per lb. o 6 10 
Turnips.per bun. 0 6 
Wholesale Prices 
x. d. 1. d. 
Asters...per doz. pots 60 90 
Aspidistra, per doz 18 0 42 o 
—specimenplants.eachs 0 15 o 
Campanula, per doz. 60 90 
Cyperus .per doz. 4 0 12 0 
Chrysanthemums, 
per doz. 4 0 15 0 
Dracaena term., doz. 18 0 36 0 
Dracaena viridls.doz. 90180 
Evergreens,invar.doz 6 0 24 0 
Ferns, invar.,per doz. 30 8 0 I 
Ferns, small, per too 3 0 6 0 | 
x. d. t. d. 
Foliage Plants, doz. 12 0 60 0 
Heliotrope...per doz. 30 60 
Hydrangea...per doz. 9 0 iS 0 
Marguerites, perdoz. 60120 
Mignonette, per doz 30 60 
Palms in variety,each 2 6 10 o 
Palms, Specimen ... 15 0 63 0 
Pelargoniums, scarlet 
per doz.„3 060 
Primulas,per doz.pots 60 90 
Solanums, 
per doz. pots 12 0 15 0 
Cut Flowers.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
x. d. s. d. 
Arum Lilies, I2blms. 40 60 
Asters, English, doz. 
bchs. 30 60 
Bouvardias, per bun. 09 10 
Carnations...per doz. 1020 
Carnation, doz. bchs. 9 o 12 o 
Chrysanthemums, 
doz. blooms 30 60 
,, doz. bunches 30 90 
Eucharis ...per doz. 30 60 
Forget-me-Not, 
doz. bchs. 20 40 
Gardenias 12 blooms 20 40 
Heliotropes,12 sprays 06 09 
Llllum Harrisll, 
doz. blooms 60 90 
Lilium lanciiolium, 
white.doz.blms. 20 40 
x. d. x. d 
MaldenhalrFern,i2bs.4 060 
Marguerites, 12 bun. 16 30 
Mignonette... 12 bun. 10 30 
Orchid Bloom in var. 
per bloom, from 03 10 
Pelargoniums 12 sps. 04 06 
Pink Roses...per doz. 20 40 
Pyrethrum doz. bun. 20 40 
Primula, double, bun. 40 60 
Roses .doz. bchs. 20 90 
Roses, yellow, dozen 20 40 
— Red.doz. blms. 06 10 
— Tea.per dozen 06 20 
Scarlet Geraniums, 
doz. bchs. 60 90 
Tuberoses, per doz 04 06 
OOHTE1TTS. 
PAGB. 
Adiantum Birkenheadi .109 
Adiantums, Resting of .104 
Begonias.109 
Bush Apples on the Doucin.ioz 
Canterbury.100 
Carnations, Border.101 
Fatsia Japonica .109 
Flower Shows, lessons 
from.109 
Gardening, Present Day.106 
Gleichenias.105 
Goldsworth Old Nursery...102 
Great Orme's Head, The...108 
Lords and Ladies.101 
PAGF. 
Mealy Bug on Vines .too 
Mutual Improvement 
Societies.109 
Orchid Houses, The.103 
Oriental Poppy, The .104 
Pear Reminiscences .105 
Polyanthus, The Gold 
Laced .104 
Plant Houses, the.103 
Plants, new certificated.ior 
Societies.109 
Trees for Town Planting ... 99 
Violets in Winter.103 
Wild Garden, The .104 
