July 15, 1898. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
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was shown by Messrs. Hugh Low & Co.. Clapton. 
A bunch of a white Carnation named Alice was 
exhibited by W. Robinson, Esq., East Grinstead. A 
Silver Gilt Flora Medal was awarded to Messrs. C. 
Lee & Sons, Hammersmith and Feltham, for a large 
group of variegated or otherwise ornamental trees 
and shrubs. A Bronze Banksian Medal was awarded 
to E. H. Watts, Esq. (gardener, Mr. Porteous), 
Devonhurst, for a group of Ferns. 
An interesting group of Orchids was exhibited by 
Messrs. F. Sander and Co., St. Albans. Amongst 
them were fine pieces of Burlingtonia pubescens, 
Renanthera matutina, Trichocentrum tigrinum, 
Alrides picotiana, Cattleya Gaskelliana (Cook’s var.), 
and a new hybrid named Cypripedium Nassaianum 
from C. superciliare crossed with C. Rothschildia- 
num. A small but very varied group was also ex¬ 
hibited by Messrs. H. Low & Co., Clapton, consist¬ 
ing largely of Cattleyas, with Aerides I'Ansonii, 
Oncidium Lanceanum, Stanhopea Amesiana, and 
others. Cattleya Rex was shown by Mr. Walter C- 
Clark, Orleans House, Sefton Park, Liverpool. 
Cypripedium Stonei Cannartse, Laelia monophylla, 
Cattleya Brymeriana, &c , were exhibited by T. 
Statter, Esq., Stand Hall, Manchester. Cattleya 
Gaskelliana Southgatense, and Cypripedium Brad- 
shawianum were shown by Messrs. W. L. Lewis & 
Co., Southgate. 
At a meeting of the Fruit and Vegetable Com¬ 
mittee a collection of fruit was exhibited by Messrs. 
J. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, and included Apples, 
Pears, Cherries, Raspberries, Red and White Cur¬ 
rants, Gooseberries, and Plums. Of Gooseberries 
alone there were 118 dishes. Six bunches of Black 
Hamburgh Grapes from one pot vine were shown by 
Mr. J. Hudson, gardener to the Messrs, de 
Rothschild, Gunnersbury House. Peaches and 
Melons were exhibited by Mr. Owen Thomas, Royal 
Gardens, Windsor. A collection of Peaches, Plums, 
and Cherries in some variety was exhibited by 
Messrs. T. Rivers & Son, Sawbridgeworth. Fruit of 
various kinds was also shown by Mr. Leach, Albury 
Park Gardens, and by Mr. Miller, gardener to Lord 
Foley, Ruxley Lodge, Esher. Twelve varieties of 
Peas were shown by Mr. Gilbert, Burghley Gardens, 
Stamford. Taber’s Perfection Long Pod Bean was 
exhibited by Messrs. Cooper, Taber & Co., London 
and Witham. 
National Carnation and Picotee, July 11th. 
The Southern section of this society held its 
annual show in the gardens of the Royal Horti¬ 
cultural Society, Chiswick, on Tuesday, when about 
the usual quantity of flowers were brought together 
and appeared as large and as fresh as could be ex¬ 
pected; in fact, speaking generally, the flowers were 
quite up to the average, notwithstanding that the 
first blooms in the open ground have been over for 
some time. Thefirstprize for twenty-four Carnations 
was awarded to Mr. Jas. Douglas, gardener to Mrs. 
Whitbourn, Great Gearies, Ilford, who had fine 
blooms of Tim Bobbin, Charles Henwood, Edward 
Adams, Lady Mary Currie, Agricola, and several 
seedlings. Mr. C. Turner, Slough, was second with 
fine blooms of Lord Lewisham, Lady Mary Currie, 
C. H. Herbert, and others. Mr. F. Hooper, Bath, 
was third with much smaller blooms. The first 
award for twelve Carnations was taken by Mr. Martin 
Rowan, 36, Manor Street, Clapham, who had some 
fine blooms, including Robert Houlgrave, the 
premier Carnation in the show. Mr. R. Brown, 
Handsworth, Birmingham, was second; Mr. Geo. 
Chaundy, New Marston, Oxford, third ; Messrs. 
Thomson & Co., Birmingham, fourth ; Mr. R. Syden¬ 
ham, Birmingham, fifth; Mr. Chas. Phillips, 18, 
Hamilton Road, Reading, sixth ; Mr. John Walker, 
Thame, Oxon, seventh; and Mr.Thomas Anstiss, Brill, 
eighth. The first prize for six Carnations was taken 
by Mr. J. }. Keen, Southampton ; Mr. A. Greenfield, 
Sutton, Surrey, was second; Mr. A. J. Sanders, 
(gardener to Viscountess Chewton), Cobham, was 
third; and Mr. F. Nutt, Southampton, was fourth. 
In Ihe class for single blooms of Carnations Mr. 
Rowan was first and fifth for a scarlet Bizarre ; 
second, Mr. J. Douglas; third, Mr. R. Sydenham ; 
fourth, Messrs. Thomson & Co. For a crimson 
Bizarre, first and fifth, Mr. Sydenham; second, Mr. 
Douglas; third, Mr. Rowan; fourth, Mr. Phillips. 
For a pink Bizarre, first, Mr. Douglas ; second, Mr. 
A. Greenfield; third, Mr. Rowan; fourth and fifth, 
Mr. A. R. Brown. For a scarlet Flake, first, Messrs. 
Thomson & Co. ; second and fourth, Mr. Rowan ; 
third, Mr. C. Philipps; fifth, Mr. A. R. Brown. 
For a purple Flake, first, Mr. C. Turner; second, 
Mr. Rowan; third and fourth, Mr. Douglas; fifth, 
Mr. A. R. Brown. For a Rose Flake, first and 
fourth, Mr. Rowan ; second and third, Mr. G. 
Chaunde ; fifth, Mr. A. R. Brown. 
The first award for twenty-four Picotees was taken 
by Mr. Charles Turner, with fine blooms of Lady 
Catherine Gordon, Esther, Favourite, Little Phil, 
Brunette, Madeline, Lady Holmesdale, Morna, Dr. 
Epps, John Archer, and others. Mr. J. Douglas 
took the second award with fine blooms of Ganymede, 
Jessie, Liddington’s Favourite, and others Mr. F. 
Hooper took the third pla.ce. Messrs. Thomson & 
Co. had the the best .twelve Picotees in grand blooms 
of Mrs. Sharp, Campanina. Little Phil, etc. Mr. 
Arthur R. Brown was second in this class; Mr. 
Martin Rowan was third; Mr. Geo. Chaundy was 
fourth ; Mr. C. Philipps came in fifth ; Mr. R. Syden¬ 
ham was sixth; Mr. J. Walker was seventh; and 
Mr. A. J. Sanders took the eighth place. The first 
prize for six Picotees was taken by Mr. A. W. Jones, 
Handsworth, Birmingham, who had the premier 
Picotee in Mrs. Payne; Mr. J. P. Sharp, Birming¬ 
ham, was second ; Mr. A. Greenfield, was third ; 
Mr. Geo. Chaundy was fourth ; Mr. J. J. Keen was 
fifth; J. Gilbert, gardener to Rev. L. R. Flood, 
Merrow Rectory, Guildford, was sixth. The first 
award for twelve yellow ground Picotees was taken 
by Mr. Chas. Blick, gardener to Martin R. 
Smith, Esq., Hayes Common, with fine blooms 
of Chrysolora, Dorothy, Lohengrin, Annie 
Douglas, Madame John Bsnary, and Almira. 
Mr. Charles Turner was a good second with some 
fine blooms; Mr. J. Douglas was third with some 
excellent blooms; Mr. C. Philipps was fourth; 
Messrs. Thomson & Co. were fifth; Mr. Geo. 
Chaundy came in sixth; Mr. Thos. Anstiss came in 
seventh. Mr. A. W. Jones took the leading award 
for six yellow ground Picotees; Mr. A. R. Brown 
was second; Mr. R. Sydenham was third ; Mr. Chas. 
Harden, Ash, Dover, was fourth ; Mr. F. Nutt took 
the fifth place: Mr. T. E. Henwood, Reading, was 
sixth; and Mr. Aubrey Spurling, Blackheath 
Park, was seventh. In the class for single blooms of 
Picotees, Mr. C. Turner was first for heavy red 
edge; second, Mr. A. R. Brown; third and fourth, 
Mr. C. Philipps; fifth, Mr. Douglas. For light red 
edge, first and third, Mr. A. W. Jones; second, Mr. 
Rowan ; fourth, Messrs. Thomson & Co.; fifth, Mr. 
A. R. Brown. For a heavy purple edge, first, Mr. 
J. J. Keen; second and fourth, Mr. A. W. Jones; 
third and fifth Mr. Rowan. Fora light purple edge 
Mr. Rowan was first; second, Messrs. Thomson & 
Co. ; third, Mr. A. R. Brown ; fourth, Mr. J. 
Douglas; fifth, Mr. J. J. Keen. For a heavy rose 
edge, Mr. A. W. Jones was first and third; second, 
Mr. C. Turner; fourth, Mr. Rowan; fifth, Messrs. 
Thomson & Co. For a light rose, first and third, 
Mr. A. R. Brown; second and fourth, Mr. C. 
Philipps; fifth, Mr. J. J. Keen. For a heavy 
scarlet edge, first, Mr. A. W. Jones; second, Messrs. 
Thomson & Co.; third and fifth, Mr. J. Douglas; 
fourth, Mr. J. J. Keen. For a light scarlet edge, 
first, Mr. A. W. Jones; second, Mr. C. Turner; 
third, Mr. A. R. Brown; fourth, Mr. J. Douglas; 
fifth, Mr. J. J. Keen. Mr. A. W. Jones had the 
best yellow ground Picotee in Mrs. R. Sydenham ; 
second and fourth, Mr. J. Douglas; fifth, Mr. C. 
Turner. 
The latter took the first award for twenty-four self 
and fancy Carnations, showing fine blooms of 
Janira, King of Scarlets, Gladys, Mrs. Laing, and 
others. Mr. J. Douglas was second in this class 
with many grand blooms. Mr. Chas. Blick took the 
third place with very large blooms in considerable 
variety. Mr. F. Hooper was fourth. Messrs. 
Thomson & Co. had the best twelve blooms dis¬ 
similar in richly-coloured flowers. Mr. A. R. Brown 
was second ; Mr. C. Philipps took the third place ; 
Mr. G. Chaundy was fourth ; Mr. J. Walker was 
fifth ; and Mr. M. Rowan was sixth. Mr. A. W. 
Jones had the best six seifs and fancies; Mr. J. F. 
Kerr, Southend, was second; Mr. A. Jordan was 
third ; Mr. T. E. Henwood was fourth ; Mr. John 
Rebbick was fifth; and Mr. A. Spurling was 
sixth. Mr. J. Douglas took the first award for 
twelve specimens in pots. Mr. C. Turner was 
second. Some prizes were offered by Martin Smith, 
Esq., and the first award for twelve trusses of self 
Carnations was awarded to Mr. G. H. Sage, Ham 
House, Richmond. Mr. E. C. Goble, Walcot 
Nursery, was second ; Mr. J. Douglas was third ; and 
two other prizes were awarded. Mr. J. Douglas 
took the first award for six varieties of self and 
border Carnations ; Mr. J. Walker was second ; and 
Messrs. Thomson & Co were second ; several other 
awards were made in this class. Mr. J. Douglas had 
the best nine varieties of Carnations in bunches. 
Mr. F. Hooper was second ; and Mr. W. H. Divers, 
Ketton Hall, Stamford, was third; Mr. J. Walker 
was fourth. 
WHAT TO DO IN THE GARDEN, 
Achimenes. —Now that these are growing rapidly 
or approaching the flowering stage, they will require 
an abundant supply of water with weak liquid 
manure occasionally and which will improve the 
vigour of the plants and the size of the flowers. 
Guard against too moist an atmosphere, especially 
when the plants come into bloom, and quickly re¬ 
move any flowers or leaves which may have damped 
off, otherwise they will soon spoil others. 
Ixoras. —Look well after these plants as they 
come into bloom, noting the trusses of bloom while 
in bud to see that they do not become infested with 
mealy bug, which is more difficult to deal with after 
the plants come into bloom. Give frequent supplies 
of weak liquid manure, and flowers for cutting 
purposes or otherwise may be expected for a long 
time to come. 
Eranthemum nervosum.— Stop the leading and 
more rampant shoots of this plant in order to secure 
bushy plants. This applies both to old and young 
plants which should receive all due attention during 
the summer months in order to secure good growth 
before the cloudy days of autumn set in. Keep them 
well exposed to light. 
Heaths and Epacris.— Winter-flowering kinds 
may be given a shift if they are root-bound and it 
will enable them to flower all the better. A small 
shift is all that is necessary, and the fresh soil should 
be made firm with a blunt-pointed label. They like 
good, fibrous peat broken up by hand with some 
silver sand. 
Annuals in pots for the conservatory —Such 
things as Browallias, Mignonette, Scabious, Rho- 
danthe, and other annuals intended for the conser¬ 
vatory later on, should be stood on a bed of ashes out 
of doors in a position where they can be kept 
moderately cool, but not shaded by walls or trees. 
They will make shorter-jointed growths under these 
conditions than under glass. A cold frame facing 
the north would suit them admirably. 
Auriculas. —If not hitherto effected, the plants 
should now be repotted and replaced in the frame 
facing north if possible. While repotting them it 
would be of great importance to see that the green¬ 
fly is thoroughly cleared out of the crowns by means 
of a camel hair brush, as the pest has been unusually 
mischievous to many soft-wooded subjects ever since 
spring, favoured no doubt by the dry weather. 
Seedlings sown about this time last year should also 
be repotted. 
Dahlias. —The plants cannot be expected to make 
rapid progress while the dry weather continues, but 
occasional heavy waterings with liquid manure as 
well would enable them to make substantial progress 
with short-jointed wood, so that when August comes 
a good display of bloom is likely to be the result. 
Guard against the increase of earwigs, which the 
dry weather is likely to favour. 
Hollyhocks —Continue to put in eyes from short 
side shoots until the requisite number is secured. A 
small piece of stem one to two inches long, with a 
bud to it is all that is necessary. The blade of the 
leaf should be cut off, and the eyes dibbled firmly 
into boxes of sandy soil, and the boxes stood in a 
shady position even under a tree and kept moist till 
they begin to grow. No frames or handlights are 
necessary, for plants raised in this manner are of 
stronger constitution than those put in heat or even 
kept close. 
Pansies. —Plants for early spring flowering, but 
especially for pot culture, may be taken and put into 
boxes to root. A shady and cool position behind a 
north aspect wall is the best place for them at 
present. All they want is shade from brilliant sun¬ 
shine, and moisture. They will soon commence to 
take root. 
Pinks. —Those who have not yet commenced to 
put in the cuttings or p’ps for next year's plants 
should lose no time in doing so. The largest flowers 
are always obtained from young plants, so that this 
preparation is of importance to exhibitors. A large 
number of smaller flowers can be obtained from two 
pear old plants either for ordinary garden decoration 
or for cut flower purposes. 
