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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
May 2?, 1893, 
mens of Erica ventricosa coccinea minor, E. 
Cavendishii, etc. Mr. J. F. Mould was second here. 
Mr. H. James had the first prize for exotic Orchids. 
Messrs. Paul & Son, Chesbunt, took the first prize 
for nine Roses in pots, and were second for a 
collection of Roses. Their finer plants were Charles 
Lawson, Juno, Centifolia rosea, and Violette Bouyer. 
Mr. C. Turner, Slough, had the best collection in 
some of the leading H. P. sorts and the Crimson 
Rambler. He was the only exhibitor in the class for 
twelve greenhouse Azaleas. There were two classes 
for greenhouse Azaleas for amateurs, and the first 
prize in one case was taken by Mr. R. Scott, 
gardener to Miss Foster, The Holme, Regent's Park. 
Mr. H. Eason, gardener to B. Noakes, Esq., Hope 
Cottage, Highgate, was first in the other class. Mr. 
A. Offer was second in both cases. Mr. C. Turner 
was the only exhibitor of nine large specimens, and 
likewise the only exhibitor of show and fancy 
Pelargoniums, receiving the first award in both 
cases for well-flowered specimens. Messrs. J. Laing 
& Sons, Forest Hill, took the first place for tuberous 
Begonias, having fine plants in Lady Brooke, Earl of 
Craven, and Lady Dunsany. Mr. T. S. Ware, Hale 
Farm Nurseries, Tottenham, was second in this 
class. Mr. A. Offer had the best fine-foliaged plants 
in the amateurs' class, including in his group a 
handsome specimen of Kentia Belmoreana. Mr. H. 
James was first in the nurserymen’s class, and Mr. J. 
F. Mould was second. Mr. H. Eason was the only 
exhibitor of Gloxinias. 
Messrs. John Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, had 
a magnificent group of Caladiums, and were the 
only exhibitors. Their group was brightened up by 
fine pieces of Leopold Robert, Candidum, Madame 
Fritz-Koechlin, and others. Mr. A. Offer was first 
for variegated leaved plants, and Mr. H. James was 
second Messrs. J. Peed & Sons, Roupell Park 
Nurseries, Norwood Road, had the best Dracaenas, 
and were followed by Mr. A. Offer, who was first for 
large specimen Ferns. The first prize for a 
collection of hardy herbaceous plants was taken by 
Mr. T. S. Ware with fine masses of Liliums, Lupins, 
Pyrethrums, Aquilegias, etc. Messrs. Paul & Son 
were second. 
The miscellaneous exhibits were numerous, and 
added largely to the appearance of the show. A 
large and handsome group of Palms, Dracaenas, 
Caladiums, Anthuriums, Cattleyas, Odontoglossums, 
&c., was shown by Messrs. J. Laing & Sons. It 
occupied one of the large areas in the centre of the 
marquee, and was therefore very conspicuous (Silver- 
Gilt Medal). Opposite to this, and occupying a 
similar area, was a splendid group of Calceolarias 
exhibited by Messrs. Sutton & Sons, Reading. The 
flowers were of all colours, veined, blotched^spotted, 
tiger marked, netted, seifs, terra-cotta, maize shot 
with pink &c. (small Silver Gilt Medal). A group 
of new plants, including hybrid greenhouse Rhodo¬ 
dendrons, Gloxinias, Phyllocactus, Streptocarpus, 
Begonia decora, &c. was exhibited by Messrs. J. 
Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, receiving numerous certifi¬ 
cates. A large and floriferous bank of show, and de¬ 
corative Pelargoniums, was exhibited by Mr. H. J 
Jones, Ryecroft Nursery, Lewisham (Silver Medal). 
A large group of well grown and flowered plants of 
single and double Petunias was exhibited by Messrs. 
J. Carter & Co., High Holborn (Silver Medal). They 
also had a group of their prize strain of Mimulus 
with showy flowers (large Bronze Medal). A group 
of flowering and foliage plants was exhibited by Mr. 
R. Scott (small Silver Medal). A bank of Irises, 
Pyrethrums, Poppies, Aquilegias, Lupins, &c., was 
set up by Messrs. Barr & Son, Covent Garden 
(small Silver Medal). A pretty group of tuberous 
Begonias, single and double, vas set up by Mr. John 
R. Box, Croydon (Silver Medal). A large group of 
Dracaenas, Palms, Heaths, Crotons, Gloxinias, 
Caladiums, &c., was exhibited by Messrs. J. Peed & 
Sons (small Silver-Gilt Medal). Cut Roses we re 
shown by Messrs. Wm. Paul & Son (Silver Medal). 
Mr. G. Mount, Canterbury, also showed cut Roses 
of excellent quality (Silver Medal). Malmaison 
Carnations were shown by Mr. C. Turner (large 
Bronze Medal), Cut flowers of hardy Azaleas were 
shown by Mr. Anthony Waterer, Knap Hill (large 
Bronze Medal). A group of Leschenauhia biloba 
major, was shown by Messrs. \V. Balchin & Sons, 
Hassocks, Brighton (Bronze Medal) ; and a very 
attractive group of Cannas came from Mr. P. 
Perry, gardener to J. C. Tasker, Esq., Middleton 
Hall, Brentwood (Bronze Medal). 
ORCHID NOTES AND GLEANINGS, 
The Orchid Growers’ Calendar. 
The Cool Houses are now gay with Masdevallias. 
Only the most attractive are grown here, which 
include M. Veitchii grandiflora (the best of all we 
think), M. Harryanum, in many shades, M. ignea, in 
variety, and M. Lindenii. The coolest end of the 
Odontoglossum house is the best place for them 
during the summer months, where they can be 
afforded plenty of shade and moisture in the air as 
well as at the roots. We have found it necessary 
to dip them twice weekly in tobacco water to keep 
down the thrips, which are unusually troublesome 
this season amongst these plants. A sharp look out 
for thrips must also be kept amongst the Odonto¬ 
glossums just now, as they soon spoil the spikes, 
causing no end of annoyance. 
Fire Heat. —Should the weather continue favour¬ 
able fire heat must be discontinued in the cool 
houses, as it should not be difficult to maintain a 
minimum temperature of 50° from now onwards, 
and during the daytime the houses must be kept as 
low as possible by frequently syringing the stages 
and paths, and where there is plenty of help great 
benefit to the plants will be felt if the blinds can be 
made thoroughly wet during the hottest part of the 
day. 
Disas. —These will do much better now if they 
are removed from the cool house to a brick pit, 
facing north, standing them on coal ashes or any¬ 
thing else that will retain moisture. They will re¬ 
quire watering at least once a day. This is best 
done by using a fine rose watering pot ; in doing so, 
the sides of the pit and all available spaces should be 
damped, as well as the mat or whatever shading is 
used. A hole or two in the side of the pit for the 
admission of fresh air will be the better for the 
plants with the lights tilted at the back night and 
day. Some of the best plants of this showy Orchid 
I ever saw were grown in this way by Mr. T. Denny, 
at Down House, Blandford. 
Cattleya Fly. —I would warn all amateurs who 
bought imported plants of the autumn-flowering 
C. labiata last year, to thoroughly overhaul their 
plants to see that they are not affected. A friend of 
mine who bought a few plants, has got the fly badly. 
Some time ago when paying him a visit he was so 
pleased with the manner in which they were break¬ 
ing away, little thinking that inside lurked one of the 
worst enemies the Orchid grower has. The only 
remedy is to cut the growths so affected clean away, 
close to the bulb, and burn the affected parts. The 
plants, if strong, will be sure to break again on the 
opposite side, and, although they may be weakened a 
little, they will finally pull through, and perhaps 
flower this season. The Cattleya under notice, like 
C. gigas, is rather impatient of too much moisture 
until the growths are well up, causing them to develop 
the black spot. Should it appear cut it clean away 
with a sharp knife. We have brought several plants 
round again by taking them in time. 
Plenty of Moisture in all the houses with air 
on top and bottom will now be the order, whilst the 
shading must have everyattention. — C. 
A grand display of Odontoglossum crispum. 
There is a superb display of Odontoglossum crispum 
blooms just nowin the collection of Stewart Clark, 
Esq., Kilnside, Paisley. Upon a recent visit I counted 
upwards of 230 grand spikes, and which, for form and 
size, could not be easily matched. The house in 
which they are grown is a span-roofed structure, with 
a raised centre stage in the middle and side stages. 
Mr. Machlachlan, the gardener in charge, informed 
me that the plants had improved very much since 
their removal to their new quarters.—/. McNab. 
WHAT TO DO IN THE GARDEN. 
Aphelandras —Although these can be propa¬ 
gated by cuttings, seedlings make the best plants, 
for next winter’s work the seedlings should now be 
well up, or even ready for potting off singly. As 
they grow very slowly large shifts will not be re¬ 
quired. 
Anthuriums. —The display of these can be pro¬ 
longed by placing the plants in a somewhat cooler 
house after the spathes are fully developed. They 
should not be subjected to too much drought or the 
spathes will get shabby sooner than they otherwise 
would. Attend them in the matter of watering, for 
where there is plenty of ventilation there will be a 
great amount of evaporation. 
Winter Flowering Plants.— Cuttings may still 
be taken of such things as Centropogon Lucyanus, 
Scuttellaria Lehmanni, S. mocciniana. Euphorbia 
fulgens, Eranthemums, Salvia patens, S. splendens, 
and its varieties. Very late flowering specimens of 
S. patens can be obtained by sowing seeds, and like¬ 
wise some of the others when seeds can be obtained. 
Ferns. —Old fronds may now be removed if in a 
shabby condition, but more particularly if they are 
infested with scale. Slow growing kinds should not 
be summarily treated in this way if they have made 
only a few fronds. In such a case the old ones 
should be removed only when in a state of decay. 
Hard Wooded Plants. —The greenhouses may 
now be relieved of many of their occupants that are 
out of flower; but in placing them in the open air 
a cloudy or showery day should be selected if 
possible, and a sheltered situation. Should the sun 
be very hot and glaring.it will be necessary for a few 
days to shade them lightly till they get hardened, 
otherwise their tender foliage may get browned. 
Richardias, etc. —Plants that have finished 
flo vering may now be put Out of doors, or what is 
better, planted in trenches, and kept well watered, 
more particularly after they commence to grow. 
Dahlias. —Except in very cold localities, the 
Dahlias may now be planted out. Their permanent 
stakes should be put in before planting, and the 
stems tied thereto forthwith. All danger of injury 
to the roots is thus avoided. Previous to this, it 
must be understood that the plants have been well 
hardened off by keeping them in cold frames with 
the lights off, except, perhaps, at night when there 
is an appearance of frost. 
Pansies and Violas for Autumn blooming in 
pots —To have a display of these for autumn 
' flowering, cuttings should be taken now and inserted 
in pots or boxes in a cold frame to root. Suckers 
are always the best, or shoots that spring from near 
the base. 
Carnations and Picotees —The ground should 
now be mulched with well-decayed stable manure 
to retain the moisture that has recently fallen, and 
to carry the plants through the next two months. 
Stake the flower stems before they get broken down. 
Bedding out. —All the hardier subjects should 
now be planted out, leaving the more tender kinds for 
another week or so. Should the weather be showery 
there should be all the more haste to get the plants 
out while the ground is in a soft and otherwise suit¬ 
able condition. 
Herbaceous Borders. —Many of the taller grow¬ 
ing subjects will now require staking before they get 
broken down by the wind, otherwise they never look 
so neat again. This applies to Lupins, Pyrethrums, 
Everlasting and Sweet Peas, and all climbing 
subjects. . 
Roses. — At present the Roses give excellent 
promise of growth and bloom, but if liberal supplies 
of water are given with liquid manure occasionally, 
the display will be greatly sustained and improved. 
Syringe with a strong solution of soft soap if green 
fly gives trouble, and inspect the buds and folded 
leaves for caterpillars. 
Vineries. —The main crop of Muscats should all 
be thinned by this time, as it is a mistake to leave 
any of it over until the berries are crowded together 
causing unnecessary delay, and danger of injuring 
the berries. When it has been completed, mulch 
the borders and give copious supplies of water. The 
latest house of black Grapes should now be in 
flower. In some cases a number of varieties such 
as Black Morocco, Gros Colman, Lady Downes, 
Alicant, and some others will be grown together in 
the same house. It would be convenient to have a 
Black Hamburg along with them in order to 
fertilise the flowers of the shy setters. 
Figs —As the fruits in the early house approach 
maturity raise the temperature and give more venti¬ 
lation. The plants must not, however, be stinted in 
their water supply at the roots, nor must syringing 
be stopped, otherwise the plants will soon get 
starved and the foliage overrun with red spider. As 
the fruits get fully matured, overhead syringing or 
the wetting of them may be avoided by damping 
down the paths, borders, and all available spaces. 
As soon as the the first crop is gathered, syringing 
may be continued and feeding must not be neglected 
at any time, or the second crop will be very unsatis¬ 
factory. The plants must be kept constantly growing, 
to ensure a succession of fruit. 
