April 15, 1893. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
519 
ERICA CARNEA. 
More use might be made of this hardy little Heath 
than is at present the case notwithstanding its 
frequency in gardens. It is more easily managed 
than the common Ling or Heather (Calluna vul¬ 
garis). The pale red, conical flowers make their 
appearance in January and keep in perfection till 
April, in fact they become deeper in colour at the 
present time. The sepals especially are of a deep 
purple, and the stamens are protruded from the 
flower as if to favour the distribution of the pollen 
"by means of wind. The plant may be grown in peat 
or in a soil containing no peat at all, provided the 
soil is friable and moderately moist. For edgings to 
beds the plant is certainly well adapted, and might 
be grown in that capacity in beds of American plants, 
or in fact any other class of shrubs. 
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SOCIETIES. 
Royal Horticultural, April nth .—The exhibits at the 
last meeting were again very extensive, hardy 
flowers, but particularly Daffodils, being well repre¬ 
sented. Hardy flowering shrubs, New Holland 
plants, Wallflowers, forced Roses, Azaleas, and 
Orchids filled the four long tables to repletion, while 
some groups were stood on the floor. A Silver 
Flora Medal was awarded to Messrs. B. S. Williams 
& Son, Upper Holloway, for a large group of 
Orchids. Dendrobiums, and Odontoglossums were 
very conspicuous in the group together with 
interesting subjects such as Angraecum citratum 
grandiflorum, Vanda teres, Phaius Wallichi, and 
others. A Silver Banksian Medal was awarded to 
Messrs. W. L. Lewis & Co., Southgate, London, for 
a smaller group of Orchids, including Cattleyas, 
Dendrobiums, Epidendrum Stamfordianum, and 
Odontoglossum polyxanthum, the latter having ten 
larger flowers. Some fine pieces of Cattleya Trianae 
Schroderae, Dendrobium Schroderae, Odontoglossum 
Selwoodense. and O. Krauzlinii were exhibited by 
Messrs. F. Sander & Co., St. Albans. A fine piece 
of Cypripedium grande atratum, and a bold-looking 
Sarracenia, named S. Mandainum, were exhibited by 
Messrs. Pitcher & Manda, Hextable, Swanley. 
Cattleya Trianae Nallida, and C. guatumalensis 
were shown by the Right Hon Joseph Chamber- 
lain (gardener Mr. H. A. Burberry), Highbury, 
Birmingham. De B. Crawshay, Esq. (gardener, 
Mr. S. Cook), Rosefield, Sevenoaks, exhibited 
Odontoglossum tentaculatum and O. hybrid Craw- 
shay’s var. A fine piece of Cattleya gigas from the 
C. rex district, was exhibited by Messrs. Charles- 
worth, Shuttleworth & Co., Heaton, Bradford, and 
Park Road, Clapham. Cattleya Lawrencianum 
Omala was shown by the Rev. Ed. Handley, Bath. 
Three large flowering pieces of Cyrtopodium punc- 
tatum splendens and one of Miltonia stellata were 
shown by Mr. G. Wythes, gardener to the Duke of 
Northumberland, Syon House, Brentford. Dendro¬ 
bium Niobe, Cymbidium eburneo Lowianum, and 
other Orchids were shown by Messrs. J. Veitch & 
Sons, Chelsea. An interesting little group of 
Orchids, including Odontoglossums, Oncidiums, 
Cypripediums, Phrdaenopsis, etc., was shown by 
Messrs. H. Low & Co., Clapton. 
A Silver Flora Medal was awarded to Messrs. 
Hugh Low & Co. for a showy group of New Hol¬ 
land plants, Heaths, Epacris, and fine masses of 
Cytisus, Scoparius Andreanus, and Staphylea 
colchica. A similar award was made to Messrs. 
Wm. Cutbush & Son, Highgate, for a showy and 
varied group of Erica Spenseriana, Moutan, 
Paeonies, Leschenaultia biloba major and others. 
A fragrant bank of Wallflower in various shades, and 
Primrose Harbinger were shown by Messrs. H. 
Canned & Sons, Swanley, Kent. A Silver Banksian 
Medal was awarded to Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons for 
an exhibit of hardy flowering shrubs lifted from the 
open ground and shown in baskets, including such 
as Olearia Gunnii, Cerasus Watererii, Cydonia, 
Maulei and others. Cut flowers of Philadelphus 
inodorus grandiflorus forced were shown by Mr 
W. C. Leach, Albury Park, Guildford. A group, 
Fontin’s variety of the Lily of the Valley, was 
shown by Mr. Ed. Morse, Epsom. Princess May, 
Sir Evelyn Wood, and other highly-coloured 
varieties of the Malmaison Carnation, with large 
flowers, were shown by M. R. Smith, Esq. 
(gardener, Mr. C. Blick), Hayes Common, Becken¬ 
ham. A Bronze Banksian Medal was awarded to 
Messrs. John Peed & Sons, Norwood Road, London, 
for a group of Anthuriums,Dracaenas, Heaths, forced 
Spiraea Astilboides, and palmata. A Silver Gilt 
Banksian Medal was awarded to Messrs. Barr& Son, 
Covent Garden, for an extensive group of Daffodils, 
cut and set up with their own foliage, as well as 
grown in boxes. They also showed Tulips, Muscari, 
Fritillarias, and Cheiranthus mutabilis. A Bronze 
Banksian Medal was awarded to Messrs. E. D. 
Shuttleworth & Co., .Albert Nurseries, Fleet, 
Hants, for a group of various hardy spring flowers, 
including Daffodils, Primroses Polyanthus,Violas,&c. 
Cytisus praecox grafted stan dard high, some Magno¬ 
lias and herbaceous plants were shown by Messrs. 
Paul & Son, Cheshunt, when a Silver Flora Medal 
was awarded. A fine group of a Clove Carnation 
named Uriah Pike was exhibited by Mr. H. May, 
Upper Teddington, Middlesex, who was awarded a 
Silver Banksian Medal. The plants were 3 ft. to 
4 ft. high. A Silver- Flora Medal was awarded to J. 
C. Tasker, Esq. (gardener, Mr. P. Perry), Middleton 
Hall Brentwood, Essex, for a group of forced Roses, 
Azaleas, &c. A Silver Banksian Medal was awarded 
to Messrs. H. Lane & Son, Berkhamstead, for some 
baskets of Polyantha Roses and Azalea Anthony 
Koster. A Bronze Banksian Medal was awarded to 
Messrs. E. D. Shuttleworth & Co., for a fine bank of 
Cycas revoluta in excellent condition, and of a rich 
dark colour. A group of Clivias, Caladiums, 
Azaleas, Palms, and other subjects came from 
Messrs. J. Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, who were 
accorded a Silver Gilt Banksian Medal. A similar 
award was made to Mr. T. S. Ware, Hale Farm 
Nurseries, Tottenham, for a large collection of 
Daffodils, Iris Saari' Nazarensis. Iris Helenae, I. 
atropurpurea, Muscari botryoides album, and others. 
A Silver Flora Medal was awarded to Messrs. B. S. 
Williams & Son, for a group of Amaryllis, Lilac and 
Rhododendron McNabbiana, the latter being a large 
well-flowered plant grown in a tub. A collection of 
hybrid Daffodils was shown by Messrs. J. Veitch & 
Sons; and another collection was shown by Mr. J. 
W. Wilson, South Cave, East Yorks. A Silver 
Flora Medal was awarded to Mr. F. Cant, Colches¬ 
ter, for two boxes of cut Roses in excellent form. A 
similar award was made to the Guildford Hardy 
Plant Nursery, Guildford, for three large baskets of 
Alpine plants. Some prizes were offered for Daffo¬ 
dils and the first prize for nine varieties was taken 
by the Rev. S. Eugene Bourne, Dunstan Vicarage, 
Lincoln; A. Kingsmill,Esq.,Bushy Heath, was second. 
The first award for six varieties was taken by the Rev. 
G. P. Hayden, Hatfield Vicarage, Doncaster ; J. W. 
Melles, Esq., Sewardstone Lodge, Chingford was 
second, in this class. 
At a meeting of the Fruit and Vegetable Committee 
a Silver Banksian Medal was awarded to Mr. Geo. 
Wythes for an interesting collection of vegetables, 
including Purple Sprouting Broccoli,Cattell’s Eclipse, 
Young Cabbages, New Potatos, Seakale, Spinach, 
and Asparagus. He also showed Grapes, Straw¬ 
berries, and Figs. Small lots of Apples were shown 
by Mr. W. Divers, The Gardens, Wierton House, 
Maidstone ; by the Royal Horticultural Society ; by 
Messrs. H. Lane & Son ; by Mr. G. Woodward 
Barham Court, Maidstone ; and by Messrs T. Rivers 
& Son, Sawbridgeworth. Veitch’s Golden Queen 
Lettuce was shown by C. Ingram, Esq. (gardener 
Mr. T. W. Bond) Godaiming, and Sutton’s Vegetable 
Marrow was shown by Mr. W. C. Leach. 
Royal Caledonian Horticultural —The Spring Flower 
Show of this society was held in the Waverley 
Market on the 5th and 6th inst. It was unquestion¬ 
ably a very fine display, as, indeed, was only to be 
expected after the spell of exceptionally favourable 
weather in which horticulturists have lately been 
rejoicing. What struck the spectator most of all 
was the extraordinary wealth of colour which the 
tables bore. From the spectacular point of view 
the show had not a great deal to commend it, as 
there was a manifest absence of the foliage plants 
which so materially contribute to the setting-off of 
such an exhibition. The display of Orchids included 
numerous handsome and well-flowered plants, and 
was probably superior to anything that has been 
seen at these shows. The display of essentially 
spring flowers, notably Primulas and Alpines, was 
wonderfully fine—rich in variety, bright in colour, 
and altogether as fine as might be seen anywhere. 
Also worthy of notice were some remarkably fine 
forced Magnolias, many beautiful varieties of the 
Ghent Azalea, introduced into the schedule for the 
first time, and some capital specimens of Rhododen¬ 
dron. A table of Cinerarias, presenting a magnifi¬ 
cent blaze of colour, was in itself something to feast 
the eye upon. In fact, everything that carries a 
flower was shown in perfect style, with the exception 
perhaps of the Hyacinths, which were nothing 
special. Fruit was a rather limited display, but the 
quality was remarkably good. The Garibaldi Straw¬ 
berries from Oxenford Castle were the chief features 
of this department. Nurserymen, as usual, con¬ 
tributed a good deal to the interest of the show. 
Messrs. R. B. Laird & Sons had on view a large 
collection of Clivias, many of them extremely 
beautiful, being selected seedlings of Con¬ 
tinental origin. O11 the table of Messrs. Thomas 
Methven & Sons Japanese Maples, especially a silver 
variety, were a conspicuous feature. Messrs. Dick¬ 
sons & Co., Edinburgh, showed as part of their large 
display a special strain of Cineraria, and some very 
fine specimens of Spireae. Mr. D. W. Thomson, 
Frederick Street, put up a very fine collection of 
Azaleas ; and Mr. P. Aitken had an excellent table 
of Alpine and other hardy plants. 
In the plant classes Mr. M'lntyre, The Glen, 
Innerleithen, carried off a considerable number of 
the principal awards, securing first honours for a 
table of plants 20 ft. by 5 ft., forced Tulips, forced 
plants in bloom, stove and greenhouse plants, hardy 
Rhododendrons, Azalea Mollis, six Orchids, table 
plants, Dracaenas, Cyclamens; and other prominent 
winners were Mr. A. Crichton, Libberton, Mr.George 
Wood, Oswald House, Mr. William Bennett, Corstor- 
phine, Mr. A Laing, Salisbury Green, and Mr. W. 
Murray, Restalrig House. Mr. H. Miller. Both- 
well, was the premier exhibitor of Hyacinths, and 
Mr- James M'Millan of Tulips. In the Fruit classes 
Mr.Smith, Oxenford Castle,had the best Strawberries 
and Black Grapes ; and Mr. S. Johnston, Hawick, 
came in first for Vegetables. 
In the Nurserymen’s classes Messrs. R. B. Laird 
& Sons secured premier awards for Azalea Mollis, 
forced plants, Palms, Conifers, table plants, Alpine 
Auriculus, Hyacinths, Tulips and Narcissi; and 
Messrs. Dicksons & Co. had the finest Indian Azaleas, 
forced Liliacs and Hollies. 
ORCHID NOTES AND GLEANINGS, 
The Orchid Growers' Calendar. 
Cattleya House.— The plants of the autumn¬ 
flowering Cattleya labiata just starting to grow will 
require going over, picking out as much of the old 
rooting material as possible, and replacing with some 
fresh peat and moss. Most of our plants are grown 
in baskets which admits of their being better at¬ 
tended to in this respect than when grown in pots. 
Those grown in the latter will be repotted, the process 
of which enables us to get rid of a lot of wood-lice 
which are sure to be found among the crocks. These 
pests may be easily trapped by placing hollowed-out 
halves of Potatos about their haunts at night and 
on the pots. These should be looked over and re¬ 
moved every morning, as they look unsightly when 
left on the pots in the day time. 
L.elia Elegans.— - Our plants of this Orchid are 
now rooting freely and will now be repotted, using 
good tough peat and pieces of crocks to keep it open. 
We find they do not keep in health so long when 
moss is added. 
Vanda- Kimballiana growing close to the glass in 
the Cattleya house is rooting very freely, and will be 
resurfaced with some fresh living sphagnum We 
find the roots do not like being confined too much, 
and on that account the majority of them are allowed 
to ramble outside the pan or basket at will. 
Root Galls on Cattleyas. —Keep a sharp look 
out for the fly that causes these galls, as, owing to 
the exceptionally bright weather, they are sure to 
make their appearance much earlier than usual. 
Last year we were much annoyed by them, but 
thanks to the rigorous treatment adopted, i. c., cut¬ 
ting off every root that was effected, and fumigating 
every other night and the following morning: Our 
plants are comparatively speaking quite free of them, 
but, nevertheless, we keep a vigilant look out. 
Miltonia Vexillarium. —Our plants are pushing 
their spikes, and will receive weak doses of manure 
water at every other watering. Our plan when af¬ 
fording plants stimulants is to have a pail holding 
about four gallons of water, to this is added a pinch 
of the best guano. By a pinch I mean about as 
much as can be taken between the thumb and two 
