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r HE GARDENING WORLD 
April 30, 1898. 
to get dry between each watering. Treated in this 
way they give very little trouble and flower freely. 
Cool House. —Here the handsome Odontoglossum 
polyxanthum is making a good show. Considering it 
was introduced by Klabock twenty years ago, the 
wonder is that it is not more plentiful. Like O. 
luteo-purpureum and O. Hallii it does best if accom¬ 
modated with just a few more degrees of heat than 
is afforded O. crispum, otherwise the treatment is 
identical.— C. 
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POTATO ONIONS. 
The value of these does not appear to be recognised 
so much as their usefulness deserves. They are so 
mild and valued much by chefs, after the old Onions 
are over, and when the latter fail to keep well. (We 
learn such is pretty general in Scotland this season. 
The autumn rains being heavy and the season 
remarkably late, tubers were in many parts badly 
ripened). The Potato Onions—and those from the 
old stock of bulbs planted in they same way as the 
former—were valued much till the 5 oung crops were 
forming bulbs and becoming serviceable. By reason 
of the heaviness and dampness of the land, our own 
stock of bulbs (Potatos, or underground bulbs), are 
not worth the keeping for transplanting. Shallots 
often may be seen in gardens, in capital condition, 
where Onion growing is not attempted by reason of 
the grub pest.— M. T., Carron, N.B. 
SOCIETIES. 
THE NEWCASTLE SPRING FLOWER SHOW — 
April 20 th and 21 st. 
The Durham, Northumberland, aDd Newcastle 
Horticultural and Botanical Society has had in the 
course of its long career (for the society is one of the 
oldest of its kind in the country), many ups and 
downs. The spring show, however, which was 
opened at Olympia, Newcastle, on the 20th inst., 
was a distinct success. Advantage was taken of the 
commodiousness of the place to stage the various 
exhibits with excellent general effect, but apart from 
this improvement the show, as far as the material 
staged went, was one of the best ever held in New¬ 
castle, and far in advance of the spring shows of late 
years. 
The classes according to schedule were well 
patronised all round, both amateurs and professional 
cultivators turning up in strong force. 
In the " open ” section of the schedule, Mr. Geo. 
McDougal staged a fine group of miscellaneous 
plants occupying the space allotted of 60 square 
feet; Mr. J. McIntyre was second ; and Mr. H. H. 
Hillier, third. 
Mr. J. McIntyre scored for three flowering plants, 
three plants of Azalea indica, four specimens of 
Dicentra (Dielytra) spectabilis, and six Spiraeas. 
Auriculas were well shown, and formed a centre 
of attraction. Six distinct varieties (Alpines 
excluded) were best shown by Mr. Thos. E. Hay, 
who also had the premier two plants of the same, 
class, Mr. Richard Willis taking the first for four. 
Mr. S. Bewick had the best green-edged, and Mr. 
Thos. F. Hay the best self-coloured variety. The 
premier six and two plants of Alpines came from 
Mr. Geo. Lee. 
Mr. McDougal came to the front in the classes for 
bulbs, for twenty-four Hyacinths in pots in not less 
than twelve varieties. Mr. D. Wylam had the best 
twelve Hyacinths in nine varieties, and Mr. T. 
Wheeler the premier twelve of one variety. 
The nine pots of Single Tulips in six varieties, and 
the six pots of double Tulips in four varieties gave 
Mr. McDougal other successes. 
In the classes for floral decorations, Messrs. Per¬ 
kins & Sons, of Coventry, again won high honours. 
They secured first prizes for the basket of cut 
flowers, the bridal bouquet,two hand bouquets,lady’s 
sprays, and buttonhole bouquets, a sufficiently clear 
demonstration of their skill in the art of flower 
arrangement. 
The classes from which nurserymen were de¬ 
barred from competing contained some excellent 
material. Here Mr. J. McIntyre won for four 
Chinese Primulas and six Spiraeas, Mr. Wm. Pitt 
for six Cinerarias, and Mr. T. Morris for four pots 
of Lily of the Valley (the pots or pans not to exceed 
8 in. in diameter). 
Mr. T. Wheeler staged the best twelve Hyacinths, 
and Mr. D. Wylam the best six Hyacinths in the 
classes for bulbs. 
Mr. D. Wylam and Mr. Jos. Ellison were the 
most successful exhibitors in the amateurs' portion 
of the schedule. 
The judges were Mr. James Douglas, of Eden- 
side, Great Bookham, Surrey, and Mr. Chas. Paul, 
Old Trafford Gardens, Manchester. 
The non-competitive exhibits were fairly numerous 
and attracted a good deal of attention. Mr. James 
Douglas staged a fine lot of blue Primroses that were 
much admired. Messrs. Wm. Clibran & Son, of 
Altrincham, showed a general collection of stove 
foliage plants, Cacti, and Carnations. Amongst the 
last-Damed the variety Yellow Wonder was especially 
noteworthy. 
Messrs. Pearson & Sons, of Chilwell, Notts, had a 
large assortment of Daffodils, which flower they 
cultivate largely. Glory of Leiden, Madame de 
Graaff, and forms of the handsome Narcissus 
triandrus were in great prominence 
Messrs. Tell & Co., Hexham, sent a fine group of 
miscellaneous plants, and the table decorations sub¬ 
mitted by Messrs. W. Edwards & Son, Sherwood, 
Notts, were in capital taste, and were much admired 
by visitors. Messrs. J. Thompson & Son, of Forest 
Hall, Messrs. T. A. Hutchinson & Son, of Forest 
Hall, and Mr. A. E. Campbell, Gourock, N.B., all 
sent groups of plants, whilst a showy stand of Orchids 
came from Mr. J. G. McKenzie, Heddon-on-the- 
Wall. 
NORFOLK AND NORWICH HORTICULTURAL. 
—April 2 1st. 
The Annual Spring Show of this society was held in 
the spacious St. Andrew’s Hall, Norwich, and was ex¬ 
tremely well attended. The principle feature in the 
show was the centre table, which consisted only of 
those beautiful silvery-white and golden flowers, the 
Narcissi or Daffodils. Other flowers and flowering 
plants, such as Orchids, Amaryllis, Azaleas, Cinera¬ 
rias, and Gloxinias were arranged on tables; and 
the large specimens of stove and greenhouse foliage 
and flowering plants were effectively arranged, form- 
in all a very interesting show. During the afternoon 
and evening the band of the Seventh Dragoon 
Guards played selections of music. 
For six Amaryllis J. H. B. Christie, Esq , of 
Framingham Manor, took first, with W. J. B. Birk- 
beck, Esq., of Thorpe, a close second. The only 
entry for six distinct Auriculas came from B E. 
Fletcher, Esq., with some very fine specimens. An 
extra prize was awarded to J. J. Colman, Esq., for a 
basket of Auriculas, and deservedly awarded. 
The Azaleas, in six distinct varieties, were poor, 
and in consequence the leading prize was with¬ 
drawn ; second prize went to G. D. Trafford, Esq., 
Wroxham Hall, with Col. Rous, Worstead House, 
third. 
F. Chaplin, Esq., of Thorpe Road, took the leading 
place with six well-grown plants of Coleus; J. G. 
Snelling, of Eaton Hall, was second. F. P. Hinde, 
Esq., of Thorpe Hamlet, was an easy first with six 
Gloxinias; F. Chaplin, Esq., second; and W. J. 
Birkbeck, Esq., third. J. G. Snelling, Esq , led with 
six well-grown pots of Mignonette Machet; F. P. 
Hinde, Esq., came in second; and E. S. Trafford, 
Esq , third. For six pots of Cinerarias W. J. Birk¬ 
beck, Esq., was an easy first, followed by J. G. Snel¬ 
ling, Esq. 
For six pots of bulbous plants in flower Col. Rous 
was first with some grand specimens of Narcissus 
bicolor Horsefieldii and N. Barrii conspicuus ; S. G., 
Buxton, Esq.', of Catton Hall, was second. For six 
Orchids, distinct, S. G. Buxton, Esq , took first with 
five pieces of Vanda suavis, Dendrobium nobile, and 
Cattleya Schroderi ; Rev. Canon Ripley, of Earl- 
ham Hall, was second ; and Col. Rous, third. For 
three Orchids the Hon. A E. Fellowes, M.P., of 
Honingham Hall, was an easy first with well-grown 
pieces of Dendrobium nobile, Lycaste Skinnerii, and 
Cattleya lawrenciana; Canon Ripley was second ; 
and E. S. Trafford, Esq., came in third. Mr. Trafford 
also took first for a single specimen of Dendrobium 
densiflorum ; and S. G. Buxton, Esq., was second. 
For six Caladiums W. S Birkbeck, Esq., was placed 
first. 
In the class for twelve bunches of greenhouse 
flowering plants, E. S. Trafford, Esq., was first with 
specimens of Dendrobium thyrsiflorum, Rhododen¬ 
dron Countess Fitzwilliam, Amaryllis, &c., with 
Col. Rous, second, and Canon Ripley, third. For six 
bunches,the Hon. A. E. Fellowes.M.P., took the lead, 
B. G. Fletcher,Esq.,was second,and J. H. B. Christie, 
Esq., third. For twelve bunches of hardy cut flowers, 
distinct, Mrs. Petre, of Westwicke House, was first 
with fine bunches of Gentiana acaulis. Narcissus 
Horsfieldii, Anemones, &c.; O. Corder, Esq., was 
second, and Col. Rous, third. For six bunches, 
B. E. Fletcher, Esq., secured the first place, J. H. B. 
Christie, Esq., was second, and S. G. Buxton, Esq., 
third. The prize for six bunches of Anemones, 
distinct, went to Canon Ripley with A. ranuncu- 
loides, A. apennina, A. nemerosa alba, &c., with 
R. B. Longe, Esq., second. For twelve cut Gardenias 
the Hon. A. E. Fellowes was first, followed by S. G. 
Buxton, Esq. 
For six flowering stove and greenhouse plants 
(Orchids excluded), S. G. Buxton, Esq.,was first, with 
J G. Snelling, Esq., second. For four distinct plants 
Canon Ripley, A. G. Buxton, Esq., and Col. Rous 
were first, second, and third respectively. For a 
single specimen S. G. Buxton, Esq., was first; W. 
J. Birkbeck, Esq., second, and Col. Rous, third. For 
eight foliage stove aDd greenhouse plants, S. G. 
Buxton, Esq., took the lead. For six foliage plants, 
S. G. Buxton, Esq., was again first, with Canon 
Ripley, second, and A J. Bunting, Esq., third. For 
four plants, A. J. Bunting, Esq., was first; J. G. 
Snelling, Esq., second, and Canon Ripley, third. For 
a single specimen, S. G. Buxton, Esq., had the best. 
F. P. Hinde, Esq., and Col. Rous scored respectively 
in this order. 
In the classes for Narcissi there was an excep¬ 
tionally keen competition, and the judges had an 
extreme difficulty to decide in many of them as to 
where to place the awards. 
In the open class for three blooms each of thirty- 
six distinct varieties, Messrs. Barr & Sons, of King 
Street, Covent Garden, and Long Ditton Nurseries, 
carried off the leading prize. We saw those 
varieties as this firm is so well known to possess and 
raise, such as the beautiful Weardale Perfection, 
and delicate Madame de Graaff, the showy Barrii 
conspicuus, and Dorothy E. Wemyss, the graceful 
and delicately tinted cup of Duchess of Westminster 
and many others, such as Mme. Plemp, Capt. 
Nelson, their new bicolor Victoria, which was much 
admired, Mrs. Vincent, and C. W. Cowan. A large 
yellow trumpet variety, Darned Fred. Moore, was 
very striking, also the graceful Queen of Spain, aDd 
the beautiful triandrus albus. The second prize 
went to Mr. G. W. Miller, of Wisbech, who had 
some well-kaown varieties, exhibiting good cul¬ 
ture, such as Mme. de Graaff, Mad. Plemp, Apricct, 
incomparabilis Gloria Mundi, Leedsii Mrs. 
Langtry, and many others. Miss K. A. Spurrell, of 
Bissingham Hall, was a very gcod third. 
For twenty-four distinct Narcissi, Mrs. Petre was 
first; Col. Rous, second ; and O. Corder, Esq., third. 
A special prize was deservedly awarded to Mrs. 
Cator, of Woodbastwick Hall, who contributed 
twenty-four very well grown specimens. 
For twelve Daffodils, Lord Suffield, of Gunton 
Park, was first; J. H. B. Christie, Esq., was second ; 
with Canon Ripley, third. For six varieties, Miss 
Spurrell took first; Mrs. Petre, second; and O. 
Corder, Esq., third. 
For twelve distinct Pansies, J. H. B. Christie, Esq., 
was first. The entries for Tulips were exceedingly 
weak. For twelve distinct varieties, W. J. Birkbeck, 
Esq., was first, with fine blooms of Ophir d’Or, 
Thomas Moore, Proserpine, &c.; Canon Ripley, was 
second ; and S. G. Buxton, Esq., third. For six 
Tulips, W. J. Birkbeck,Esq. was first; B. E. Fletcher, 
Esq., second ; and S. G. Buxton, Esq., third. For six 
z onal Pelargoniums, F. P. Hinde, Esq. was first ;,J. B. 
Lennard, Esq., second ; and J. G. Snelling, Esq., 
third. Mr. Snelling was first for six tricolor Pelar¬ 
goniums. For twelve plants for table decoration, 
A. J. Bunting, Esq , led the way; S. G. Buxton, 
Esq., was second ; and Canon Ripley, third. 
Fruit.— For a dish of six dessert Apples, E. S. 
Trafford, Esq. was first ; Canon Ripley, second ; and 
Miss Penrice, third. Canon Ripley had the best 
kitchen Apples ; E. S. Trafford Esq., was second ; 
and Miss Penrice and A. J. Bunting, Esq. were 
equal third. For dessert Pears, R. B. Longe, 
Esq., was first. For stewing varieties, Mr. R. B. 
Longe, was first; and Col. Rous, second. Mrs. 
Petre had the best dish of twenty-four Straw¬ 
berries. For twelve Strawberries, E. S. Trafford, 
Esq. was first. For six Strawberry plants in pots, 
