May 4, 1895. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
573 
SOCIETIES 
Questions add AnsoieRS- 
Royal Botanic, 24 th April .— The second spring exhibi¬ 
tion of this Society witnessed the gathering together 
of a large quantity of all the popular spring flowers; 
and the day being fine there was a crowded atten¬ 
dance of people during the afternoon. The first 
award for a group of Pelargoniums went to Mr. C. 
Turner, Slough, who had a large collection of 
semi-globular plants with numerous smaller ones 
showing large flowers of their kind though not all 
expanded. Mr. T. S. Ware, Hale Farm Nursery, 
Tottenham, was equally successful with a large and 
beautiful collection of tuberous Begonias, several of 
which were now showing considerable improvements 
upon older types. They were much admired by the 
general public. He was also awarded the first prize 
for hardy herbaceous plants including Lilies, Diely- 
tras, Saxifragas and Orchis fusca. Mr. J. Douglas, 
gardener to Mrs. Whitbourn, Great Gearies, Ilford, 
took the first award for a group of Auriculas which 
were well-grown. Mr. C. Turner was a good second. 
Mr. Douglas also took the leading awards for 
hardy and half hardy Primulas, and for Cinerarias. 
Messrs. Paul & Sons, Cheshunt, had the best 
Amaryllis, Mr. Douglas being second. Mr. R. Scott, 
gardener to Miss Foster, The Holme, Regent's Park 
was awarded the first prize for a group of Imanto- 
phyllums, which were well grown but had small, 
unimproved flowers. He also had the first 
prize for Spiraeas, and the second for greenhouse 
Azaleas. The collections of Roses in pots were large, 
and the first prize was taken by Messrs. Paul & Son ; 
Mr. William Rumsey, Joynings Nurseries, Waltham 
Cross took the second place with smaller plants. 
Miscellaneous exhibits were both numerous and 
varied. A large group of Daffodils, including the 
best varieties in cultivation, also Anemone fulgens, 
Tulips, Muscari, Scilla, and the smaller Narcissi, 
was exhibited by Messrs. Barr & Son, King Street, 
Covent Garden. Mr. W. Burrell, gardener to Mrs. 
Thornton, The Hoo, Sydenham Hill, exhibited a 
group of Mignonette in large, pyramidal, well- 
flowered specimens that had been sown in May or 
June last year (Certificate recommended). Messrs. 
J. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, exhibited a collection of 
new or interesting plants of a varied description, 
including several varieties of blue Primroses, 
Epiphyllum Gaertneri, E. Russellianum makoya- 
num, Rhododendron Fosterianum, Alyssum saxatile 
citrinum, Glonera jasminiflora, and others. Messrs. 
Hugh Low & Co., Clapton, staged a group of New 
Holland plants, presenting a great range and 
variety of engaging and attractive colours. Amongst 
them we noted Boronia heterophylla, Acacia cor- 
data, A. Drummondi, Chorozema Lowii, Genista 
elegans, Pimelea spectabilis, P. Neippergiana, and 
others. The firm also showed Cannas, Orchids, and 
Bush Hill White Mignonette (Silver Medal). Mr 
T. S. Ware had a large collection of Daffodils in 
groups of a colour, Spanish Iris, Gladiolus The 
Bride, and others-(Large Bronze Medal). Messrs. 
B. S. Williams & Son, Upper Holloway, exhibited a 
large group of Amaryllis, Orchids, Ataccia cristata, 
and an Early Seedling Kidney Bean with smooth and 
well-shaped pods of good quality (small Silver 
Medal). A Certificate of Merit for superior cultiva¬ 
tion was awarded to A. Anderson, Esq., Buscot 
Park, Farringdon, for two fruits of The Countess 
Melon. Messrs. John Peed & Sons, Roupell Park 
Nurseries, Norwood Road, exhibited Palms, Clivias, 
Dracaenas, Caladiums, Crotons, &c. (Bronze Medal). 
Mr. P. Perry, gardener to J. C. Tasker, Esq., 
Middleton Hall, Brentwood, staged a group of Roses 
and well-flowered Azalea Mollis (Bronze Medal). 
Mr. R. Scott staged a group of Dicentra spectabilis, 
Asparagus plumosus, &c. (Bronze Medal). Messrs. 
J. Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, exhibited an extensive 
group of Palms, Dracaenas, Crotons, foliage and 
flowering Begonias, Clivias, Heaths, Nicotiana 
colossea variegata, Carnation Madame C. Schmidt, 
and many other subjects (Large Silver Medal). Mr. 
F. Cant, Braiswick, Colchester, exhibited four boxes 
of Tea and hybrid perpetual Roses in fresh condi¬ 
tion and of large size (small Silver Medal). Mr. 
George Mount, Canterbury, exhibited a similar 
collection, including large quantities of Marechal 
Niel, Niphetos, and Catherine Mermet (small Silver 
Medal). Mr. J. Walker, Thame, Oxon, exhibited 
two boxes of Marechal Niel, one of Niphetos, and 
some mixed Roses, all of which were very attractive 
and fine (small Silver Medal). Mr. William Rumsey 
also had a collection of Roses in great variety (small 
Silver Medal). Mr. J. Douglas exhibited a large 
basket of Polyanthus. Messrs. Paul & Son showed 
a group of Cannas in baskets. 
*»* Will our friends who send us newspapers he so good 
as to mark the paragraphs or articles they wish us to see. 
We shall be greatly obliged by their so doing. 
Seedling Orchid.— Constant Reader-. Is not the 
assumption that your plant is a seedling an error ? 
We cannot distinguish the flower from Dendrobium 
superbum, commonly called in gardens D. macro- 
phyllum, and easily recognised by its strong odour 
of Turkey Rhubarb. 
Bedding.— One in a fix : You might draw out five 
small diamond-shaped beds inside the large one ; or, 
as we think would be better, mark out a circle in the 
centre and a diamond in each angle of the large one. 
Thus there would be five small beds altogether inside 
the large one. Fit them in so as to be as large as 
possible, yet clear of the edges of the large bed and 
.clear of the centre. Fill the central circle with 
Iresine Wallsi, and the four small diamonds with 
Mesembryanthemun cordifolium variegatum. All 
the four may be edged with small plants of Echeveria 
secunda glauca, and the central one with Golden 
Feather. Fill in the ground work with Mentha and 
edge the whole bed with large plants of Echeveria 
secunda glauca, with an edging of Golden Feather 
inside it if the space will allow of it. The diamonds 
at the longer ends of the beds may be slightly larger 
than the other two to fill the space. The above 
should be sufficiently complicated for the size of the 
bed. You would possibly get the Echeveria and 
Gasteria from Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, 
who have a large collection of these things. 
Bramble. — Ronce : Most of what you state would 
apply to the common Bramble (Rubus fruticosus) or 
several of its multitudinous varieties which certain 
botanists raise to the rank of species. Several of 
them produce more fruit and ripen it better than 
others, but that does not alter the general facts of the 
case. We are not aware, however, that cattle are 
ever fed on the leaves unless goats browse upon them. 
Young trees may be protected against sheep either by 
the use of Brambles, Black or White Thorns or 
Gorse. The latter in same districts is crushed by 
means of a stone like a large millstone and given to 
cattle and horses which relish the same after the 
thorns have been crushed and broken in the manner 
described. 
Communications Received.— S. — S. J. — A. P. — 
J. C. & Co.—H. C.—T. J. S.~W. G. C.—P. & M. 
—S.—G. W.—H. Thomas.—Mancunian. 
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TRADE CATALOGUES RECEIVED. 
T. S. Ware, Hale Farm Nurseries, Tottenham. — 
Dahlias, Begonias, and other plants for spring 
planting. 
-— £ »■- 
LONDON SEED TRADE. 
April 30 th, 1895. 
Messrs. Hurst & Son, 152, Houndsditch, & 39, 
Seed Market, Mark Lane, report a brisk demand 
for Clover and Grass seeds at unchanged rates. 
Rape seed dearer. Mustard dull. 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET. 
May 1st, 1895. 
Fruit.— Average Wholesale Prices. 
t, d s. d. 
Apples.per bushel 30 90 
Nova Scotia Apoles 
per barrel 12 0 21 0 
Cob Nuts and Fil¬ 
berts, per 100 lbs.18 0 
s. d s. d. 
Grapes, per lb. 10 50 
Pine-appies, 
—St, Mlohael’s each 26 60 
Strawberries, Nobles, 
per lb. 1 6 20 
Other varieties, 
per lb. 2 0 40 
Vegetables.—Average Retail Prices. 
t. d. s. d. 
ArtlchokesGlobedoz. 30 60 
Beans, French, perlb. 20 26 
Beet.per dozen 20 30 
Cabbages ... per doz. 30 40 
Carrots ... per bunch 0 6 
Cauliflowers.doz. 30 60 
Celery.per bundle 16 20 
Cucumbers .ea ;h 0 3 09 
Endive, French, djz. 2 6 30 
Herbs .per bunch 02 06 
Horse Radish, bundle 20 40 
t. d. s. d. 
Lettuces ...per dozen 30 00 
Mushrooms, p. basket 10 16 
Onions.per bunch 04 06 
Parsley ... per bunch 0 6 
Radishes... per dozen 1 6 
Seakale...per basket 16 20 
Smallsaiadlng,punnet o 4 
Spinach .per lb. 0 6 
Tomatos. per lb. 1 0 20 
Turnips.per bun. 0 6 
Cut Flowers.—Average Wholesale Prices 
j. d. s. d. s. d. 1. d. 
Arum Lilies, I2blms. 3040 
Azalea, doz. sprays 06 10 
Asparagus Fern, bun. 20 30 
Bouvardias, per bun. 06 10 
Carnations doz.blms. 20 30 
Double Daffodils, 
doz. bchs. 1630 
Single Daffodils, 
doz. bchs. 30 40 
Eucharis ...per doz. 40 60 
Gardenias ...per doz. 30 40 
Geranium, scarlet, 
doz. bunches 60 90 
Lilac (French) 
per bch. 50 60 
Lllium longiflorcm 
per doz. 40 60 
Marguerites. 12 bun. 16 30 
MaldenhairFern,i2bs.4 o 60 
Orchids, doz. blooms 1 6 12 o 
Pelargoniums,12 bun. 60 90 
Primula, double, doz. 
sprays 06 1 0 
Pyrethrum doz. bun. 20 40 
Roses (indoor), doz. 06 10 
,, Tea,white, doz. 10 20 
„ Yellow, doz. ...20 30 
,, Safrano 
(English), doz. ...13 20 
Red Roses.3 060 
Pink Roses .5 070 
Roses (French), 
yellow, doz. 
blooms .16 20 
Roses (French), red, 
doz. blooms. ... 2 0 26 
Smilax, per bunch ... 4 0 60 
Stephanotis, doz. 
sprays .40 60 
Tuberoses, do?. 
blooms .04 06 
Violets (English) doz. 
bun. .10 20 
Violets (French) 
Parme, per bun. 26 36 
Violets (French) 
Czar, per bun. ... 2 0 30 
Violets (French) 
Victoria,doz. bun. 26 40 
Arbor Vitae (golden) 
per doz. 
Aspidistra, doz. 
„ specimen 
plants. 5 o 10 6 
Azaleas, each . 30 40 
Cinerarias, per doz. 6 0 10 0 
Cyclamen, per doz. 90120 
Dracaena, various, 
per doz. 12 o 30 o 
Dracaena virldis.doz. 9 0 18 0 
Erica, various,do?.... 9 o t8 0 
Euonymus, var. doz. 0 o t8 o 
1. d. 1. d. 
Evergreens,invar.doz 6 0 24 0 
Ferns, invar.,per doz. 4 0 18 0 
Ferns, small, per too 40 60 
Ficus elastica, each 1050 
Foliage Plants, var., 
each 2 o 10 o 
Lycopodiums, doz. 30 40 
Marguerite Daisy, 
per doz. 6 0 12 o 
Myrtles, doz. 60 90 
Palms in variety,each 1 o 15 0 
Palms, Specimen ...21 0610 
Primulas, doz. 40 60 
Plamts in Pots.—Average Wholesale Prices 
t. d. 1, d. 
6 0 12 o 
18 0 36 0 
o^nsrTEisrTS. 
PAGE 
Alpine Flowers under 
Glass . 572 
Amateurs, hints lor ..568 
Amelanchier canaden* is...569 
Amherstia nobdis .572 
Auriculas, double ...:.572 
Balmedie, Orchids at .571 
Battie of Flowers .568 
Carnations, Seedling .572 
Cucumbers for Market.568 
Daffodils at Long Ditton...564 
East London Flower Show 571 
Flower Garden, the .567 
Frost, the great .572 
Fruit under Glass .567 
Gardeners’ Education .569 
PAGE 
Kitchen Garden, the....567 
Liverpool Horticultural 
Association .564 
Odontoglossum excellens...566 
Odontoglot, a dimorphic...566 
Orchid Notes .565 
Orchids at Westmount.566 
Plants, new Certificated ...570 
Pricking off Seedlings.564 
Selwood Orchids, Sale of 
the .566 
Societies.572 
Spring Bedding at Kew.571 
Spring Tints of Foliage ..563 
Wayside Thoughts.570 
INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS. 
Auction Sales. 
Protheroe & Morris. 562 
Catalogues. 
Barr & Son .56: 
W. Clibran & Son .561 
H. J. Jones.563 
Chrysanthemums. 
Turner.561 
T. Turner .562 
Ferns. 
W. & J. Birkenhead .562 
H. B. May.563 
Florists’ Flowers. 
J. Forbes.563 
H. J. Jones. 563 
J. Laing & Sons .563 
A. Medhurst. 563 
S. Pye. 5*2 
Theodore Turner ...562 
Turner .561 
J. Wells .561 
Flower Pots. 
Sankey & Son, Ltd.576 
C. G. Warne, Ltd.575 
Garden Sundries, &c. 
J. Arnold . 574 
Epps & Co.575 
Hirst, Brooke & Hirst.... 561 
A. Outram .575 
A. Porter.546 
“ Slugicide ”.561 
H. G. Smyth .574 
Heating Apparatus. 
Messenger & Co.576 
Thames Bank Iron Co... 576 
Herbaceous Plants. 
Barr & Son .561 
Kelway & Son .561 
Horticultural Builders 
J. Boyd & Sons. 561 
J- Gray . 5 6r 
W. Richardson & Co. . 576 
J. Weeks & Co. 561 
Insecticides. 
Clibran & Son . 
Gishurst Compound.... 
.. 5 ‘i 
Nicotine Soap . 
....56l 
G H. Richards . 
...362 
Lawn Mowers. 
Folio vs & Bate . 
...576 
Ransomes, Sims & 
Jefferies .. 
....576 
Manures. 
G. Beeson. 
Clay & Son.... 
W. Colchester.. 
B. W. Colebrook . 
Icthemic Guano . 
....56l 
Native Guano Co. 
Standen’s .. 
W. Thomson & Sons 
-575 
Miscellaneous. 
Darlington’s Handbooks 574 
Epps’ Cocoa . 573 
Fleet St. Printing Stores 575 
Gishurstine. 561 
Jadoo Fibre .562 
Juno Cycles .576 
Smyth’s Orchid Baskets 561 
Netting. 
Bayliss, Jones & Bayliss 574 
H. J. Gasson.561 
Orchids. 
J. Cypher ..563 
Leeds Orchid Co.561 
W. L. Lewis & Co.561 
P. McArthur. 561 
F. Sander & Co.561 
Trustees lateJ.Stevenson56i 
Seeds. 
B^irr & Son.561 
Sutton & Sons.561 
Turner.561 
T. Turner.562 
Strawberries. 
W. Cutbush & Son.563 
W. Lovel & Son .561 
Tiles.561 
Weed Killers. 
Tomlinson & Hayward...574 
BREAKFAST—SUPPER. 
EPPS’S 
GRATEFUL—COMFORTING. 
COCOA 
BOILING WATER OR MILK. 
STANDEN’S 
Established M A NIIDE 
over 30 years. |f|f||lUllCa 
Exceeds all others in general fertilising properties 
and staying powers. 
It promotes a rapid, healthy, and robust growth to 
plants generally. 
It is a clean and dry powder with very little smell. 
The highly fertilising properties of this Manure 
render its money value, in comparison with other 
Manures, at least double ; and users will find that 
very small quantities will produce favourable and 
lasting results. 
THE ANALYSIS SHOWS— 
Insoluble Phosphate. 3574 P er cent. 
Soluble ,, '83 .. 
Nitrogen. 8’93 » 
(Equal to ammonia) . i°'S 5 .. 
Sold in Tins, ls.,2s.6d.,5s. 6d., and 8s. each, and in Kegs, 
well secured to prevent loss through exposure, 28 lbs., 
10s. 6 d. ; 56 lbs., 18s.; 112 lbs., 32s. 
To be had from Seedsmen and Florists. 
Manufacturers—CORRY <& Co., Ltd., London. 
