March 26, 1898. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
475 
DAFFODIL SHOW AT TRURO. 
15 th and 16th March. 
The Cornwall Daffodil Spring Flower Society held 
their second annual show in the Concert Hall, Truro, 
under the auspices of genial and glorious weather, 
where the full tide of floral beauty arranged on long 
lines of tabling and coming from brilliant enthusiasts 
on the Cornish coast, resulted in a keen competi¬ 
tion. The secretaries and Truroites roust be con¬ 
gratulated on the way they have encouraged the love 
of culture of Daffodils to such perfection and to 
have made such a glorious exhibition of the same. 
For Barr's Daffodil Prize Cup, the Rev. J. T. 
Boscawen, Buckland Monachorum, Truro, came in 
first with a splendid assortment of fifty varieties of 
magnificent flowers, in which figured Mrs. J. B. M. 
Camm, R.P.Barr, Mr. Camm, and some really beauti¬ 
ful C. J. Backhouse, with the largest and deepest 
stained cup that has been seen for along time; Little 
Dirk and Sir Watkin were also fine. C. E. Tregon- 
ing, Esq., was a very good second, showing Henry 
Irving,Emperor,Maximus,Mrs. Langtry, Queen Bess, 
and Queen of Spain, and the Sulphur Hoop Petti¬ 
coat (Corbularia citrina), very large Very close to 
the above was D. H. Shilson, Esq., of Trewiddle, 
with Santa Maria, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. M. Camm, 
Empress, Katherine Spurrell, Minnie Hume, and 
fine specimens of Barrii Conspicuus. 
For Mr. T. S. Ware’s (of Tottenham) Cup for 
thirty varieties, distinct, P. D. Williams, Esq , took 
the Cup. This was a keen class of six entries. Mr. 
Williams had some grand specimens of Mrs. Thomp¬ 
son, Henry Irving, Sir Watkin, Cernuus, Capax 
plenus, C. J. Backhouse, specially fine, also Barrii 
Conspicuus. Chas. Dawson, Esq., was second, Sir 
Watkin in this group was certainly the finest in the 
show, the flowers measuring quite 6 in. across. He 
also had Emperor, Leedsii amabilis. Beauty, 
Empress, Barrii, Orphee, and Little Dirk, both very 
good. The third prize went to Miss Curry, of 
Lismore, Ireland, who sent a charming collection 
consisting of about sixty varieties, and well grown. 
For ten distinct varietiesot Magni-Coronati, C. E. 
Tregoning, Esq., was first with magnificent flowers 
of Golden Spur, Bicolor Empress, Horsfieldi, Queen 
of Spain, Maximus, Princeps, W. P. Milner, Major, 
and Emperor. The second prize was taken by Mr. 
D. H Shilson, in which group Mrs J. B M. Camm 
and Santa Maria were good. For five distinct 
varieties of Magni-Coronati, Mr. J. C. Williams 
came to the front; W. Cole Pendarres, Esq., was 
second, Mrs. Thompson and Golden Spur being ex¬ 
ceptionally fine. For ten distinct varieties of Medio- 
Coronati, the Rev. J. T. Boscawen was first, in 
which group C. J. Backhouse, Barrii, Orphee, and 
Duchess of Westminster were most conspicuous ; 
Mr. D. H. Shilson was a good seeond. For five 
Medio-Coronati, Mr. J. C. Williams took first, Barrii 
Conspicuus and Katherine Spurrell being very good. 
Lady Margaret Boscawen, of Tregye, was a close 
second. 
For not less than four varieties of double Trumpet 
and Inccmparabilis varieties, Lady M. Boscawen was 
awarded the second prize, having flowers of good 
form and fully double. The same exhibitor took 
first for four distinct varieties of Polyanthus 
Narcissus, Soleil d Or, and Grand Monarque being 
exceptionally good. Miss Pauli was second. For 
fifteen distinct varieties of any section, Mr. Chas. 
Dawson took the lead; Lady M. Boscawen was 
second. For the finest single specimen, Jonathan 
Rashleigh, Esq., was awarded first with N. bicolor 
Horsfieldi. For the finest in the Medio-Coronati 
section, Mr. Chas. Dawson was first with an 
enormous flower quite 6 in. across. For the finest 
seedling Daffodil, not in commerce, Mr. J. C. 
Williams took the palm with a finely formed flower, 
having a pale sulphur, long, and beautifully frilled 
trumpet, and good perianth segments of the same 
colour. 
The second prize for Daffodils in pots was awarded 
to Mr. C. E. Tregoning. For Polyanthus Narcissus 
in pots, Mr. J. H. James got a second prize. For a 
bouquet of Daffodils, foliage optional, Mrs. M. 
Tucker was first with a very artistic arrangement; 
Miss Catherine Boscawen was second; and Lady M. 
Boscawen, third. For a bowl of Daffodils with 
their own foliage, Miss M. E. Williams was a good 
first with a large bowl of choice Daffodils loosely 
arranged. Mrs. Powys Rogers was second; and 
Miss Gatley came in third. In a similar class open 
to all exhibitors, Mr. C. E. Tregoning was second 
Table decorations were all very beautiful and light. 
In this class the Hon. Mrs. Gilbert, of PeDhale, took 
the first prize with an elegant mirrored centrepiece 
and corner sprays of the Daffodil, resting on the 
foliage of Asparagus. The second prize went to 
Miss M. Gatley, Tresillian, being a close second ; but 
perhaps too heavily arranged in a huge basket with 
the foliage of Daffodils planted or draped in orange 
and sulphur-coloured Pongee silk. The third prize 
went to Mrs. Powys Rogers. 
In the classes for spring flowers the beautiful 
scarlet Anemone fulgens reigned supreme ; indeed, 
the size of these flowers is wonderful, measuring 
3$ in. to 4 in. across, and of the rich, brilliant scarlet 
so telling in gardens. Mr. M. H. Williams was 
Fritillaria pluriflora. 
first, and Lady M. Boscawen second. For Anemone 
coronaria Mr. P. D. Williams was first with 
enormous flowers, the colour being very bright ; Mr. 
R. Nowell Ustiche was second, and Miss C. H. 
Rogers third. Mr. P. D. Williams is again winner 
in the class for Polyanthus, the Rev. J. T. Boscawen 
being second, and Mr. Chas. Hill third. In Prim¬ 
roses Mr. P. D. Williams gained first; Mr. D. H. 
Shilson was second; and Miss C. C. Rogers third. 
For twelve distinct, cut, tuberous plants Mr. D. 
H. Shilson took first with some wonderful specimens 
of Scilla hispanica, Leucojum aestivum, Doronicum 
plantagineum excelsum, Helleborus colchicus, &c. 
Mrs. Powys Rogers was second. Hyacinths were 
fairly good, but lacked the strength and character 
that one has been accustomed to see in the bulbous 
favourites. Mr. C. E. Tregoning was a good first, 
and Mr. T. H. James a close second. In the class 
for six pots of Hyacinths Miss Pauli and Mr. C. 
Hill were first and second respectively. Entries 
were very weak in the Tulip class, Mr. C. E. Tre¬ 
goning taking first 
Violets are certainly at home at Tregye, Perran- 
well. Lady M. Boscawen took first with some 
marvellous specimens of Marie Louise and the old 
Neapolitan. Miss Sybil Wingfield was a close 
second with Lady Hume Campbell, Marie Louise, 
and Comte Brazza. 
The president of the society gave a special prize 
for a group of Rhododendrons, any variety. These 
were showy, many new and beautiful hybrids being 
represented. The prize goes to Mr. D. H. Shilson, 
of Rhododendron fame. In the class for six dis¬ 
tinct varieties of Rhododendrons Mr. Shilson is 
first with Arborescens, and Javanicum, a beautiful 
orange and terracotta, Veitchianum, and others. 
Mr. Jonathan Rashleigh was second. Mr. Shilson 
is again first in the class for cut Sikkim Rhododen¬ 
dron, and again first for cut Ghent Azaleas. Mr. 
J. C. Daubuz takes first for the finest specimen 
Camellia, Mrs. Powys Rogers being second. For 
the best six Camellias Mr. W. Cole Pendarves was 
first, and Mr. J. C. Williams second. For the best 
group of hardwooded outdoor flowering shrubs 
Mr. M. H. Williams came in first with some well- 
furnished sprays of blooms, such as Spiraea hyperi- 
cifolia, Berberis Darwinii, Ribes sanguinea, See. Mrs. 
John Williams took the second place. 
The trade exhibits were excellent, and filled the 
upper room with their contributions in fine style, 
many being of sterling merit. From Messrs. Barr 
& Sons, of Long Ditton Nurseries, Surrey, came a 
grand display of Daffodils, for which the firm is 
famous. One variety amongst their group, intro¬ 
duced by them last year and named "Victoria," 
seems larger than we saw it here last year. Their 
collection consisted of such varieties as N. Barrii 
conspicuus, very fine ; Sir Watkin, Sulphur Phoenix, 
Orange Phoenix, Cernuus, a beautiful white, and 
Cernuus pulcher. Of the Ajax section Emperor 
and Henry Irving were good. In addition to 
Daffodils Messrs. Barr had a very prettily arranged 
group of Alpines, such as Cyclamen Coum, and C. 
ibericum, Fritillaria pluriflora and ruthenica, 
Wilson's Blue Primrose, and many other interesting 
flowering plants. 
Mr. T. S. Ware, Hale Farm Nurseries, Tottenham, 
also contributed an extensive group of Daffodils, in 
which the flowers of Narcissus spurius coronatus 
were fine, also N. Cynosure, N. obvallaris, N. scoti- 
cus, N. Golden Spur, and N. bicolor Horsfieldi. 
Mr. Ware also had arranged as a border to his 
Daffodils a number of Anemones, Saxifragas, Chiono- 
doxa Luciliae, and Primula denticulata. 
Messrs. Dickson, of Chester, sent a very good 
group of Daffodils, in which figured N. tortuosus, 
Queen of Spain, Campernelli, Joriquils, bicolor 
Horsfieldi, Empress, Emperor, and Chionodoxas in 
variety; also a specimen of a new Crinium named 
yemense. Its flowers are a pure white, with 
delicate pink tips, dark brown peduncle, and very 
sweet scented. 
From Messrs. R. Veitch & Son, Exeter, came a 
collection of plants, such as Rhododendrons, Per- 
nettya atrococcinea, a nice plant of Eurya angusti- 
folia variegata, Azaleas, Magnolias, Prunus, Acacias, 
Olearia stellulata, and some fine plants of Cyclamen 
persicum. 
T. A. Dorrien Smith, Esq., of Tresco sent (not 
for competition) a very unique collection of Nar¬ 
cissus and Polyanthus Narcissus, amongst which N. 
incoroparabilis Princess Mary was very fine, also N. 
Barrii conspicuus, and many other good varieties. 
Capt. Prinwell, of Trehane, contributed (not for 
competition) some very fine varieties. Narcissus 
maximus was exceedingly fine, its large, bold flowers 
towering on stems like walking canes about 3 ft. 
long. 
The general effect of the show was far in advance 
of last year, and promises to be a very thriving one. 
Rev. Mr. Engleheart, of Daffodil fame, acted as 
judge, in which position he had some hard tasks. 
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Iris Kaempferi by the Acre. —In Floral Park, N.Y., 
U.S.A., there are four acres filled with this 
grand section of Irises. When the plants are in 
flower the sight is simply magnificent. 
