July 16, 1898. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
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staff, the exhibitors speaking in high terms of the 
courtesy that was shown them. 
The gardens themselves are looking well, and in 
two or three weeks when the bedding is a little more 
advanced, should be the means of drawing large 
crowds of lovers of floriculture.— R. G. W., Woolton. 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL .—July 1 2th. 
The Drill Hall presented a somewhat unusual 
appearance on Tuesday last owing to the presence of 
so many Roses, which occupied three cf the long 
tables. Orchids, Lilies, Sweet Peas, Carnations, 
Ferns, fruit and vegetables were also prominent. 
A large and very showy group of Cattleya gigas 
was exhibited by J. W. Temple, Esq. (gardener, Mr. 
E. Bristow), Leyswood, Groomsbridge. There was 
a considerable range of colour amongst the flowers, 
from pale to very dark cflours, particularly in the 
case of the lip,which, in many instances, was ciimson- 
purple. The spikes carried three or four flowers 
each. (Silver Flora Medal.) 
Messrs. Hugh Low & Co., Bush Hill Park, Enfield, 
exhibited Cattleya gaskelliana alba, C. g. delicata, 
Dendrobium dahousieanum giganteum, Bulbo- 
phyllum Dearei, Cypripedium Alice and C. T. W. 
Bond. 
Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart, (grower, Mr. W. H. 
White), Burford Lodge, Dorking, received a Cultural 
Commendation for a plant of the hybrid Vanda Miss 
Joaquim, a hybrid between V. teres and V. hooker- 
ianum. Ha also exhibited Oncidium albc-verrucosum. 
Sir F. Wigan, Bart.* (grower, Mr. W. H. YcuDg), 
Clare Lawn, East Sheen, sent flowers of Cattleya 
Warscewiczii rothschildianum. Baron Schroder 
(gardener, Mr. H. Ballantine), The Dell, Egham, 
exhibited a variety of Odontoglossum crispum. Mr. 
Wm. Bull, 536, King’s Road, Chelsea, exhibited 
Oncidium macranthum chelseiense. A Cultural 
Commendation and a Silver Banksian Medal were 
awarded to Herbert Hicks, Esq. (gardener, Mr. 
James Machar), Branwoods, Great Baddow, Chelms¬ 
ford, for a large piece of Dendrobium Dearei having 
four old leafless stems and four young leafy cnes, all 
carrying fine spikes of bloom. The stems were 3 ft. 
long, and two of the young ones bore three spikes 
each of flowers of large size. There were twelve 
spikes of bloom on the plant and everybody 
acquainted with Orchids was astounded at the 
evidence of cultivation displayed in this specimen. 
The Ferns sent by Mr. H. B. May, of Dyson's 
Lane Nurseries, Upper Edmonton, were on this 
occasion all Aspleniums. Upwards of sixty-five 
species and varieties were staged, and these formed 
a very representative display of the members of this 
important genus. Four fine plants of A. caudatum 
suspended above the group on stands, were specially 
noteworthy, whilst A. Nidus musaefolia, A. prae- 
morsum, the golden A. divaricatum, A. ornatum, the 
distinct and somewhat intractable A. marginatum, 
A. nobilis, A. Neo-Caldeonicum, A. Mayii and A. 
erectum were all exceedingly good. Every plant 
shown was in perfect health. (Silver-Gilt Banksian 
Medal.) 
An impcsing group of Ferns was also forthcoming 
from Messrs. J. Hill & Son, Lower Edmonton. The 
plants shown were chiefly market Ferns. Pteris 
tremula smithiana, Nephrolepis rufescens tripinna- 
tifida and others were represented by fine specimens. 
Baskets of young, highly coloured plants of Adian- 
tum scutum roseum and A. macrophyllum were 
other prominent features. (Silver Banksian Medal.) 
On the left hand side of the entrance, just inside, 
a semi-circular group of superb Malmaison Carna¬ 
tions was set up on the floor of the hall by Mr. C. 
Blick, gardener to Martin R. Smith, Esq., The 
Warren, Hayes, Kent. The flowers were veritable 
giants in point of size, whilst the colours were also 
good, and the plants in first-rate condition. Mrs. 
Martin Smith, King Oscar, Lord Welby, and Mrs. 
Trelawny were some of the finest varieties shown. 
An edging of Maidenhair Fern imparted a finish to 
the group. (Silver-Gilt Banksian Medal.) 
On the opposite side of the doorway, and also 
upon the flojr was another excellent exhibit of Mal- 
maisons from Mr. Tbos. H. Young, gardener to 
Daniel Cooper, Esq , Warren Tower, Newmarket. 
(Silver Flora Medal.) 
Messrs. Barr & Son, Covent Garden, had a most 
interesting exhibit of cut flowers of Japanese Irises 
(I. laevigata). There were about sixty distinct 
varieties shown, of which Tosa, Chiyo, Yamagata, 
Ada, Yeza, Akubo and Keiki were a few of the most 
noteworthy. Three spikes of the lovely yellow 
Eremuras Bungei were likewise on view, and were 
certainly the best flowers we have yet seen of this 
grand form. (Silver Banksian Medal) 
Messrs. Carter & Co., High Holborn, made a 
brave display of cut Delphiniums and Sweet Peas. 
Many leading varieties of the latter charming flower 
were shown, the blooms being set up in ornamental 
china bowls, surfaced with moss. (Silver Binksian 
Medal.) 
Mr. Jas. Douglas, Edenside, Great Bookbam, sent 
a group of flowers of new border Carnations, 
amongst which were same real gems. 
Messrs. Jas. Veitch & Sons, Ltd., Chelsea, staged 
a splendid group of cut flowers of annuals and 
biennials in competition for the Sherwood Cup. Cam¬ 
panulas, Poppies, Sweet Peas, and Rhodanthes were 
specially bright, and great taste was evinced in their 
arrangement. The Chelsea firm also showed Cytisus 
nigricans, and the charming pink Richardia Reh- 
manni. 
There were several exhibits of Sweet Peas, and 
these in themselves contained much that was worthy 
of note. Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, 
Kent, had seventy-two bunches in as many varieties, 
and all good flowers. The samples of Her Majesty, 
New Countess, Prince Edward of York, Princess 
Victoria, Venus, Brilliant, Primrose, and Emily 
Eckford were particularly praiseworthy. A ground¬ 
work of common Bracken served as a foil for the 
bright hues of the Peas, and in the background a 
row of bunches of the elegant Stipa pennata added a 
finish to the whole. (Silver Banksian Medal.) 
About fifty bunches of Sweet Peas in as many 
varieties were sent by Mr. F. G. Foster, Brock- 
hampton Nurseries, Havant, Hants. Meteor, 
Monarch, Little Dorrit, Golden Gate, Aurora, Queen 
Victoria, and Countess of Radnor were some of the 
best sorts. The bunches of flower were prettily in¬ 
terspersed with Ferns. (Silver Flora Medal.) 
Mr. Henry Eckford, of Wem, Shropshire, sent 
fifty bunches of the same lovely flower, which he has 
done so much to improve. The new sorts for 1898 
comprised Duchess of Westminster, Lady Skelmers- 
dale and Fascination, three grand forms. Others 
were Prince of Wales, Lady Beaconsfield, Lottie Eck¬ 
ford, Blanche Burpee, ard Countess of Powis 
Every bloom shown was up to a very high standard 
of merit. (Silver Banksian Medal.) 
Messrs. R. Wallace & Co., Kilnfield Gardens, 
Colchester, sent a select lot of cut Liliums, amongst 
which L. szovitzianum, L. canadense, L. dalmaticum 
and L. umbellatum Cloth of Gold weie particularly 
good. (Bronze Banksian Medal.) 
A handsome plant of Picea pungens glauca pendula 
was sent by Messrs. Koster & Co., Boskoop, Holland. 
N. N. Sherwood, Esq., Dunedin, Streatham Hill, 
had new dwarf varieties of Sweet Pea Cupid. 
At a meeting of the fruit and vegetable committee 
a Silver Knightian Medal was voted to Messrs. Jas. 
Veitch & Sons, Ltd., for a splendid display of 
Cherries and Strawberries. The former were repre¬ 
sented both by trays of fruit and bearing trees in 
pots. Of Cherries there were about thirty varieties 
shown, of which May Duke, Bigarreau de Schreken, 
Frogmore Early Bigarreau, and Elton were of the 
best. Strawberries were represented by a number of 
trays of grand fruit, especially of The Countess, 
Waterloos and British Queen. The new Veitch's 
Prolific was likewise well shown. Plants and fruiting 
sprays of this variety were also on view to illustrate 
its amaziDg fertility. 
A Silvei-Gilt Knightian Medal was awarded to Mr. 
Owen Thomas, gardener to Her Majesty the Queen, 
Frogmore, for a superb collection of fruit which com¬ 
prised Strawberries, Cherries, Melons, Peaches, and 
Nectarines in great variety and all of magnificent 
quality. 
Messrs. Laxton Bros., Bedford, showed trays of 
Strawberries Laxton Leader, and a seedling, a cross 
between Royal Sovereign and Commander, A dish 
of fruits of Peach Royal Charlotte was sent by Sir 
Trevor Lawrence (gardener, Mr. Bain), Burford 
Lodge, Dorking. A Bronze Banksian Medal went to 
Mr. G. Lane, gardener to Miss Ridge, Highfield, 
Staines, for six fine bunches of Black Hamburgh 
Grapes. 
Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons sent a number of dishes 
of capital Peas. 
A Silver Banksian Medal was awarded to Messrs. 
J. Carter & Co. for a representative collection of 
Peas, upwards of fifty varieties being displayed The 
quality throughout was first class. 
SPECIAL ROSE SHOW. 
The deferment of the Rose Show fora fori night later 
than was primarily projected was attended with com¬ 
plete success, fcr the display of Roses was capital all 
round, considering the weather. Perhaps the most 
prominent feature was the conspicuous success of 
the variety Mrs. John LaiDg, as a perusal of the 
following prize list will show. 
Mixed Varieties. —There were twelve entries for 
eighteen single trusses, distinct, open to amateurs 
only. Here O. G. Orpen, Esq , Hillside, Wes 
Bergholt, Colchester, staged the winning stand. His 
blooms of Mrs. John Laing, Maman Cochet, 
Gustave Piganeau, Ulrich Brunner, Mrs. W. J. 
Grant, Madame Hoste, Cleopatra, and Sharman 
Crawford were superb. Mr. C. J. Salter, gardener 
to T. B. Haywood, Esq., Woodhatcb, Reigate, was 
second, also with a capital lot, and G. J. Grahame, 
Esq., Wrydelands, Leatherhead, third. 
In the open class for eighteen trusses, distinct, 
there were seven entries. Here Messrs. D. Prior & 
Son, Myland Nurseries, Colchester, led with a 
splendid stand. Horace Vernet, Suzanne Marie 
Rhodocanachi, Helen Keller, Maman Cochet, 
Marchioness of Londonderry, Mrs W. J. Grant and 
Mrs. J. Laing were the strongest blooms. Messrs. 
Frank Cant & Co., Braiswick Nursery, Colchester, 
were second; and Messrs. Paul & Son, The Old 
Nurseries, Cheshunt, were third. 
Five entries were staged for the twelve. Here E. 
Mawley, Esq., Rosebank, Berkhampstead, won chief 
honours. Suzanne Marie Rhodocanachi, Beauty of 
Wall ham, and Ulrich Brunner were his best blooms. 
Alfred Tate, Esq., Downside, Leatherhead, was 
second ; and the Rev. A. F’oster-Melliar, Sproughton 
Rectory, Ipswich, third. 
G. W. Cook, Esq., The Briers, North Finchley, 
won first award for the six blooms, J. T. Thompson, 
Esq , The Laurels, Oak Lane, Bound’s Green, being 
second. 
For nine blooms of any H.T. or H P. variety Mr. 
C. J. Salter came to the front with Mrs. John Laing. 
C. J. Grahame, Esq., was second with the same 
variety ; and O. G. Orpen, Esq., third, with Kaiserin 
Augusta Victoria. This was a popular class, for 
there were eight entries, in no fewer than five 
instances Mrs. John Laing being the favoured 
variety. 
There were seventeen stands of six blooms each 
cf cne variety, Mrs. John Laing appearing on eight 
of them, including the three winning stands. G. W. 
Cook, Esq., was first ; Alfred Tate, Esq., second ; 
and G. M. B.thune, Esq., Denne Park, Horsham, 
third. 
Teas and Noisettes. —In the amateurs' class for 
eighteen blooms in twelve varieties, O. G. Orpen,Esq., 
led with a stand of lovely flowers, amongst which the 
samples of Maman Cochet, Cleopatra, Mme. Cusin, 
Bridesmaid, Caroline Kuster, and Comtesse de 
Nadaillac were well nigh perfect. E. M. Bethune, 
Esq , was second, and the Rev. Foster-Melliar, third. 
Three stands competed in the open class for a 
similar quantity of material, Messrs. D. Prior & 
Son taking the lead. Mme. Hoste, Bridesmaid, 
Innocente irola, and Mme. de Watteville were the 
premier samples. Mr. Geo. Prince, of Oxford, was 
second, and Messrs. Paul & Son were third. 
The Rev. W. H. Jackson, Stagsden Vicarage, Bed¬ 
ford, had the best twelve trusses, J. T. Strange, Esq., 
Aldermaston, Reading, being second. For six 
trusses in four varieties Miss B. H. Langton, Ray- 
mead, Hendon, was first, R. W. Bowyer, Esq., 
Haileybury College, Hertford, second ; and J. T. 
Thompson, Esq., third. 
O. G. Orpen, Esq., had the winning stand of nine 
trusses of one variety, showing Souvenir de S. A. 
Prince. C. J. Grahame, Esq., was second with 
Mme. de Watteville, and the Rev. W. H. Jackson, 
third, with Mme. Hoste. 
The premier stand of six blooms of one variety 
came from E. M. Bethune, Esq , who had capital 
samples of The Bride. The Rev. A. Foster- 
Melliar was second with Souvenir d’Elise Vardon 
and F. W. Flight, Esq , Cornstiles, Twyford, third 
with Maman Cochet. 
The competitive classes were admirably supple¬ 
mented by miscellaneous groups of Roses. From 
Messrs. Wm. Paul & Son, Waltham Cross, came a 
magnificent lot of bloom, both cut and on the 
