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THE GARDENING WORLD 
June 18, 1898. 
Asplenium Mayi were some of the most notable 
members of a fine group. The new American 
Tropaeolum Sunlight made a very successful first 
appearance in this country, having been raised at 
the Dyson's Lane Nurseries from seed. Mr. May 
also showed a basket of the splendid pink zonal 
Pelargonium Millfield Rival and another of 
Marguerite nivalis compacts. (Silver Flora Medal) 
The cut Chinese Paeonies sent by Messrs. Kelway 
& Ssn, Langport, Somerset, were fully up to the high 
•standard we expect from this source. Saturnalia 
Agnes May Kelway, Stentor and Delia were some of 
the finest of the varieties shown, but the majority of 
the varieties were either unnamed or the labels were 
out of sight. Single and double Pyrethrums and 
Delphiniums were also on view. (Silver Flora Medal.) 
Martin R. Smith, Esq. (gardener, Mr. W. Blick), 
The Warren, Hayes, Kent, sent a few new Malmaison 
and border Carnations. Messrs. Jas. Veitch & Sons 
had some grand samples of Gloxinias Empress of 
India, Virginalis, Seraph and Galatea, also the dwarf 
and handsome Philadelphus coronarius Mont Blanc. 
Mr. James Stredwick, St. Leonards, Silverhill, 
showed a bunch of the precocious Cactus Dahlia 
Magnificent. 
The great feature of the show was the magnificent 
show of Malmaison Carnations made by Mr.J. F. Mc¬ 
Leod, gardener to J. P. Morgan, Esq , Dover House, 
Roehampton. Some of the plants were real giants in 
size, and all of them in marvellously good health. 
The flowers, too, for size and colour were of the 
best. Both rose and blush varieties were shown, and 
these were well set off with a groundwork of 
Maidenhair Fern, whilst light was given to the group 
by a central row of Palms. The group wat set up 
on the floor, and ran the whole length of the 
hall, the widest and highest part being in the 
centre where the largest plants were grouped. Mr. 
McLeod received a Silver Gilt Medal in recognition 
of this unmistakeable display of cultural skill. 
In the group of new plants submitted by Messrs. 
F. Sander & Co. were some splendid young plants 
of the now renowned Acalypha Sanderi, also A god- 
seffiana, and the new type of Caladiums represented 
by the variety Lord Annesley, and Mikania Sanderi. 
Messrs. Paul & Son, The Old Nurseries, Cheshunt, 
sent Cannas in pots as well as a small collection of 
cut hardy flowers. The same firm also showed a 
basketful of Rose Liliput. 
Messrs. Barr & Sons, King Street, Covent Garden, 
staged a splendidly representative group of cut 
Irises. These included Spanish and German Irises 
in great variety. In addition to these there was a 
collection of miscellaneous hardy plants, including a 
capital lot of Ixias. (Silver Gilt Banksian Medal.) 
Oq the left-hand side of the doorway on entering 
Messrs. James Veitch & Sons, Ltd., put up a huge 
semi circular group, chiefly of Irises, the plants 
being in large clumps in baskets and exceptionally 
well flowered. The lovely varieties Mdme. Chereau, 
Albert Victor and Darius were very conspicuous, as 
also were spikes of Eremurus himalatcus and E. 
robustus. 
Messrs. Wm. Paul & Son, Waltham Cross, had a 
long table filled with cut trusses of the choicer 
varieties of Rhododendrons, also sprays of the old- 
fashioned Provence and single Roses. The double 
White Scotch Rose was very noticeable by reason of 
its dwarfness and floriferousness. (Silver Banksian 
Medal.) 
Mr. John Russell, Richmond, had a choice and 
beautiful collection of cut hardy flowers, all of them 
being remarkably fresh and good. 
Messrs. R. Wallace & Co., Kilnfield Gardens, 
Colchester, were voted a Silver Banksian Medal for 
a showy array of Liliutr, Calochortus, and Irises. 
Messrs. Collins Bros., Waterloo Road, Hampton, 
also had cut hardy flowers in variety, Single 
Pyrethrums being especially to the fore. 
The work of the fruit and vegetable committee 
was light. A Cultural Commendation was given to 
Mr. Jas. Hudson, gardener to Leopold de Rothschild, 
Esq., Gunnersbury House, Acton, Middlesex, for 
sixteen grand fruits of Nectarine Lord Napier. Mr. 
Hudson also had trays of Cherry Guigne Anroiay 
gathered from the open air. A Cultural Commenda¬ 
tion was obtained by Mr. E. Beckett, gardener to 
Lord Aldenham, Aldenham House, Elstree, Herts, 
for 1 The Carter ’ Spinach. 
Mr S Mortimer, Rowledge, Farnham, Hants, 
showed a box each of fine fruits of the new Cucum¬ 
bers Sensation and The Keeper. 
Questions add adsorbs 
[' Correspondents, please note that we cannot undertake to 
name florists' flowers such as Carnations, Pelargoniums, 
Chrysanthemums, Roses, nor such as are mere garden 
varieties, differing only in the colour of the flower. 
Florists' flowers, as a rule, can only be named by those who 
grow collections of them.\ 
Conifers. — A. McD. : We should be pleased to name 
the Conifers for you, if you send specimens, which 
should be as characteristic of the tree as possible, in 
order that the varieties may be determined. Some 
of the varieties of Cupressus and Thuya owe their 
distinction to habit, so that a piece showing some 
evidence of their respective traits should be sent. 
Cones would also be serviceable if you can get them, 
in case you send Pines. Characteristic twigs and 
foliage would, as a rule, be sufficient for all the more 
common kinds. "Hardy Coniferous Trees,’’by A. 
D. Webster, would furnish you with a considerable 
amount of information, botanical and otherwise, 
relating to Conifers for garden and park decoration ; 
and after getting the names you would be able to 
study them quickly, as well as confirm the names. 
A little study like this will greatly help you to 
remember the names when associated with the 
actual specimens. The book is published by 
Hutchinsgn & Co., 34, Paternoster Row, London, 
E. C , at 3s. 6d. 
Hyacinths after Forcing— A. C.: If you refer 
to bulbs which were hard forced and, perhaps, in¬ 
differently treated or neglected after flowering, the 
chances are that their value the second year would 
not be great. Bulbs allowed to come on slowly in a 
cool house, carefully watered after passing out of 
bloom, and till the foliage begins to die down 
naturally, ought lo be serviceable for planting in beds, 
borders or the wild garden for flowering next spring. 
They would even do better if you plant the bulbs 
next autumn in well prepared, sandy and fertile soil, 
in order to regain their strength next spring. Their 
flower spikes would not be equal to imported bulbs, 
but they would make a very creditable display in 
beds during the following spring, say about two 
years hence. While making their growth next 
spring keep the ground well hoed and perfectly free 
from weeds. This will encourage vigorous growth, 
and enable the bulbs to become plump and full. 
Use of Stenotaphrumglabrum.— R.B. : The plant 
you had originally was probably the variegated one 
(S. g. variegatum) which is grown in pots or pans as 
a decorative subject, and is rather pretty, for some 
time at least, after the young foliage is developed. 
The stems have a creeping or trailing habit, so that 
the plant is handsome for furnishing the stages in 
the conservatory or greenhouse, when at its best. 
See whether any of the stems still have variegated 
leaves and, if so, take cuttings, which will root with 
the greatest freedom and soon make nice stocky 
plants. 
Cutting Asparagus —A.J.L.: Some prefer to 
leave the worthless stems to assist the roots whTe 
the best of them are being cut for use. As grod, if 
not better results are obtained by cutting them all 
till you complete gathering for the season. All the 
shoots should then be allowed to come away 
together, and that being so, a more even growth will 
be the result. As to the precise time when you 
should leave oft that will depend much upon the 
vigour of the plants. If the crowns are weak it 
would be best to leave off cutting at once; but if 
strong you may defer finishing till the end of thj 
present month. 
Book on Judging— J. McFadsean : A pamphlet 
on the judging of fruits, flowers and vegetables is 
issued by the Royal Horticultural Society, 117, 
Victoria Street, LondoD, S,W. As far as we remem¬ 
ber it is priced at 6d., and certainly not more than is. 
It is reliable and authoritative where it has been 
adopted by other societies ; but ia other cases it 
might be objected to on the score that it had not 
been adopted by the society for which judging was 
being conducted. It is well worthy of adoption, 
however, by societies and judges generally. 
Names of Plants. —Daniel Campbell'. Asphodelus 
ramosus (it arrived a day late last week). -John W. 
Lang : Dendrobium suavissimum — W. S .: 1, Ulmus 
montana pendula ; 2, Lilium pyrenaicum ; 3. Pul- 
monaria saccharata ; 4, Veronica spicata ; 5, Funkia 
ovata; 6, Rosa lutea — A.C : 1,Geranium pratense; 
2, Euphorbia Cyparisias ; 3, Saxifraga ceratophylla; 
4, Tiarella cordifolia ; 5. Heuchera glabra ; 6, 
Herchera Richardsoni.— f. B. D. : 1, Escallonia 
phillipinensis; 2, Pyrus Maulei; 3, Philadelphus 
coronarius flore pleno ; 4, Rhododendron ferru- 
gineum ; 5, Choisya ternata; 6, Kerria japonica 
variegata ; 7, Daphne Cneorum. — A. J. H.: 1. 
Cittleya Mossiae var. ; 2, Oncidium sphacelatum ; 
3, Laelia grandis tencbrosa - Veld : 1, Asphodelus 
ramosus ; 2, Limnanthes Douglasii; 3, Iris sibirica; 
4, Deuizia gracilis; 5, Rosa rugosa alba; 6, Poly¬ 
gonum cuspidatum.— L. M. : 1, Linaria Cymbalaria ; 
2, Pyrus japonica; 3, Coronilla Emerus ; 4, Amt- 
lacchier canadensis. 
Communications Received —W. B. G—M. 
M L. (the matter is ha' ing our attention).—A. 
Simpson.—G. Gaskell. — H. Roach (next week).— 
X. Y. Z — A. W— M. D. —P. H — A. M.- T. B.— 
C E.—Ard. — Q -C. Mason.—E. R. L.—K.—Geo. 
Need.—Forester. 
COVENT GARDEN MARKET. 
June 15th, 1898. 
Fruit.—Average Wholesale Feicbi. 
i. d i. d. I 1 . d. t. d 
Apples ...per bushel 00 0 0 | Pine-apples 
Cobbs . 00 o o | —St Mlobael’s each 36 7 6 
per 100 lbs. I Strawberries per lb. 2 o 56 
Grapes, perib. 16 3 6 | Cherries.per box 26 30 
Vegetables.—Average Wholesale Prices 
>. 1 i. >. d. 1, d. s. d. 
ArtlchohesGlobedoz. 20 40 
Asparagus,per bundle 30 80 
Beans, French, per 
per lb. 0916 
Beet.per dozen 1 0 
Brussels Sprouts 
per half sieve 10 16 
Cabbages ... per doz. 10 13 
Carrots ... per bunch 0 3 
Cauliflowers.doz. 20 30 
Celery.per bundle 10 16 
Cucumbers per doz. 26 36 
Endive, French, djz. 16 20 
Herbs .per bunch 0 2 
Horse Radish, bundle 10 20 
Lettuces ...per dozen 13 16 
Mushrooms, p. basket 10 1 6 
Onions.per bunch 04 06 
Parsley ... per bunch 0 3 
Radishes... per dozen 1 0 13 
Sbakale...per basket 16 20 
Small salad, punnet 0 4 
Spinach per bushel 20 30 
Tomatos. per lb. 0 6 10 
Turnips ....per bun. 0 3 
Cut Flowers.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s. d. s. i 
j. d. s.i 
Atom Lilies, iablms. 3040 
Asparagus Fern, bun. 2 030 
Azaleas, doz. sprays 06 09 
Bouvardias, per bun. 06 08 
Carnations doz.blms. 16 30 
Euoharls ...per doz 30 40 
Gardenias ...per doz. 16 30 
Geranium, scarlet, 
doz. bunches 40 60 
Lilium longiflorum 
per doz. 30 40 
Lily of the Valley doz. 
sprays 09 16 
Lilac(French)per bun. 3640 
Marguerites, ia bun. 20 40 
MaidenhairFern,i2bs.4 060 
Narcissus, various, 
doz. buns. 16 30 
Orchids, doz. blooms 10 80 
Pelargoniums,12 bun. 40 60 
Red Roses, per doz. to 30 
Roses (Indoor), doz. 06 10 
,, Tea,white, doz. 10 20 
,, Perie . 1620 
,, Safrano . 10 20 
„ (English), 
Pink Roses, doz. 26 40 
Smllax, per bunch ...20 26 
Tuberoses, doz. 
blooms .10 16 
Violets (Parma), per 
bunch 2636 
Wallflowers,doz. bun. 20 40 
Plamts im Pots.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
t. d. 1. d. 
1. d, 1, & 
ArborVltae.per doz. 12 0 36 o 
Aspidistra, doz. 18 0 36 0 
„ speolmen 5 0 10 o 
Coleus, per doz. 30 40 
Dracaena, various, 
per doz. 12 0 30 0 
Dracaena vlrldis.doz. 90180 
Euonymus, var. doz. 6 o 18 o 
Evergreens,invar.doz 6 0 24 0 
Erica,various,perdoz.12 0 30 0 
Ferns, invar.,per doz. 4 012 0 
Ferns, small, per roo 40 60 
Ficus elastica, each 10 50 
Foliage Plants, var., 
eaoh 10 50 
Fuchsia, per doz. 60 90 
Heliotrope, per dozen 4 0 80 
Hydrangeas, per doz. 8 o 10 o 
Ivy Geraniums, 
per doz. 50 80 
Lilium Harrissii, 
per pot 20 40 
Lycopodiums, doz. 30 40 
Lobelias, per doz.... 30 50 
Marguerite Daisy doz.4 090 
Mignonette, per doz. 40 60 
Myrtles, doz. 60 90 
Palms in variety,each r o 15 0 
Palms, Specimen ...2r o 63 0 
Pelargoniums ... 9 o 12 0 
Rhodanthe...per doz. 50 60 
Scarlets .per doz 26 60 
Spiraea, per doz.... 60 90 
INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS. 
Catalogues. 
Barr & Sons .657 
Bunyard & Co.657 
J. Forbes.659 
Kelway & Son .657 
J. Peed & Sons.659 
Simpson & Son.637 
Chrysanthemums. 
Devon Nursery.657 
Florists’ Flowers. 
J. Douglas.657 
R. W. Hockey.637 
T. Jannoch.659 
Kelway & Son .657 
Keynes, Williams, & Co. 659 
j. Laing & Sons .659 
R. Owen.657 
J. Peed & Sons.659 
J. Stevens .637 
Flower Pots. 
Sankey & Sons, Ltd.672 
Fruit Trees. 
G. Bunyard & Co.657 
Garden Sundries, &c. 
J. Arnold.657 
Corry & Co.637 
Eveson Coal & Coke Co. 657 
Fowler's Lawn Sand.639 
Hirst. Brooke & Hirst. ...657 
]. & H. R. Hounam.659 
Leeds-Orchid Co.672 
A. Outram.671 
Porter’s Stakes.657 
G. H. Richards.658 
H. G. Smyth .659 
W. Wood & Son, Ltd. ...672 
Heating Apparatus. 
W. Cooper, Limited ...671 
Thames Bank Iron Co .. 657 
Horticultural Builders. 
T. Boyd & Sons.657 
W. Cooper, Ltd.6;i 
J. Gray.657 
W. Richardson &Co.657 
J. Weeks & Co., Ltd.657 
Hose. 
F. Reddaway & Co.. Ltd. 658 
Insecticides. 
Corry & Co.659 
Exors., Robt. Campbell...659 
Gishurst Compound .657 
XL All.638 
Lawn Mowers. 
Ransomes, Sims & 
Jefleries, Ltd.671 
A. Shanks & Son, Ltd....658 
Manures. 
C Beeson .657 
Chemical Union.65- 
Clay & Son.S57 
W. Colchester.657 
Homco.657 
Lawes’.670 
Meggitt's.657 
Native Guano Co.658 
H. G. Smyth.659 
W. Thomson & Sons.638 
Miscellaneous. 
Cooper’s Cycles .671 
Corry & Co., Ltd.659 
Epps’s Cocoaine .672 
Gishurstine .657 
Juno Cycles .672 
Smyth's Baskets.657 
Netting. 
H. J. Gasson.?..657 
A. Potter.657 
Orchids. 
J. Cypher .659 
W. L. Lewis & Co ......659 
P.McArthur .659 
F. Sander & Co ...657 
Publications. 
Gardening World.671 
Macmillan & Co.659 
Ogilvie.671 
). S. Virtue & Co.671 
Seeds. 
Simpson & Son.657 
Sutton & Sons.657 
Situations, &c. 658 
Tents 
A. Potter.658 
