July 23, 1898. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
747 
The Portugal Laurels exhibited a robustness and 
beauty seldom seen, for they were literally 
smothered in blooms. A large bed of Paul's new 
Carmine Pillar Rose excited surprise, and advertised 
itself with flaunting flowers. These are of a pleasing 
colour, as the name implies, and Mr. Hawkes speaks 
favourably of their usefulness and value in a cut 
state. The flowers are large and single, and so are 
in demand by those who love nature unsophisticated 
so to speak, in place of nature with a modern touch 
of abnormality about her. Turner's Crimson 
Rambler is also done well here, and although not 
yet in bloom—the season being late—the buds are 
there in myriads and promise a fine effect. This 
Rose should prove a via media to those who love not 
single and yet are averse to double forms of the type 
and size of Paul Neron. But—whether single or 
double, mid-way or between exotic or 
British, the Rose must be queen. Turner’s 
Rambler as seen here, is a rampant grower, and six 
large plants cover completely six separate trellises 
12 ft. high and 4 ft. through. These had to be 
devised by Mr. Hawkes, of strong material, to resist 
the force of the wind which sometimes sweeps across 
the park in hurricanes. The uprights have each 
three prongs in trident fashion, firmly fixed in the 
ground, the upper portions being braced together by 
cross-pieces, which give the necessary strength and 
stability. It is needless to say that these Roses, 
when in bloom, are worth going a long way to see, 
and form a feature in the pleasure grounds of no 
mean order. 
Herbaceous plants are likewise used with much 
effect in front of the shrubs and ornamental trees ; 
and annuals, too, come in for a share of culture and 
attention ; while the greensward is, just now, of the 
loveliest colour and character. The lawns, in fact, 
are most extensive, and in the best of texture, which 
circumstance reflects the greatest credit on all con¬ 
cerned. The lawn is an English institution ; and 
where kept in perfect order, it cannot be superseded. 
(To be continued.) 
DYSON’S LANE NURSERIES. 
In a recent issue we mentioned some of the most 
noteworthy features of the magnificent collection 
of Ferns that Mr. H. B. May has got together at 
his'establishment at Dyson’s Lane, Upper Edmon¬ 
ton. Not only Ferns, however, but all sorts of 
plants for which the public has signified its appre¬ 
ciation are taken up, and most of them are culti¬ 
vated on a very extensive scale. Mr. May’s motto 
evidently is that " a thing that is worth doing at all 
is worth doing well,” and the visitor to the nurseries 
cannot fail to be impressed with the painstaking 
thoroughness that is displayed In dealing with each 
class of plants. Perhaps one of the best instances 
of this thoroughness of system is that handsome 
winter-flowering Begonia, Gloire de Lorraine. Soon 
after it was brought out it was fixed upon by Mr. 
May as a good thing, and a grand stock of it was 
worked up. The superb specimens of it that made 
their appearance at the Drill Hall and other shows 
from the Dyson’s Lane Nurseries must still be fresh 
in the minds of our readers who had the pleasure of 
seeing them. This Begonia undoubtedly owes not a 
little of its present popularity to these exhibits. 
When dealing with the Ferns we spoke of the dis¬ 
position and arrangement of the houses in blocks, 
with potting sheds attached to each block. This 
plan is followed not only for the houses devoted to 
Ferns, but also for the thousands of Palms, Crotons, 
Dracaenas and other foliage plants that are grown. 
There really seems no end to the houses, and yet 
everywhere neatness and order reigns, although the 
work of looking after the contents of even one of 
these long houses must be immense. 
The collection of Crotons is one of the best in the 
country, and although there is nothing absolutely new 
to chronicle the rarer and finer varieties receive 
special attention. Golden Ring, Aigburth Gem, and 
Reidii are especially in demand,and good plants fetch 
a high price. 
Dracaenas, too, are grown in large quantity, as 
their importance as decorative subjects would 
demand. Such forms as Lord Wolseley, Lindenii. 
Sidneyi, and Elegantissima find a ready sale, and 
include some of the most useful members of the 
genus. The distinct D. sanderiana is also in request, 
and when it is not suffered to become too leggy, but 
is kept dwarf by continual propagation, it is a showy 
thing. 
Aralia Veitchii, A. gracillima, and A. elegan¬ 
tissima occupy an important place amongst stove 
plants, and hence we were not surprised to find that 
Mr. May goes in for them heavily. Plants in all 
sizes were to be seen, from the lately grafted one 
just starting freely into growth to comparative 
veterans several feet in height. 
In passing we may mention the pretty but com¬ 
paratively uncommon Alpinia vittata, which was 
represented by some finely variegated plants. 
Crossing over to the other side of the road to that on 
which the offices are situated, the visitor finds scores 
of houses filled with various subjects. Palms, of 
course, form a staple feature, and we found Kentias, 
Cocoses, Phoenixes, and Arecas in overwhelming 
numbers, and yet these legions have been called 
together in response to a demand. One can only ask 
where do all the Palms go ? And what becomes of 
them that the demand goes on increasing thus, year 
by year ? 
Lapagerias, both red and white, are largely grown, 
upwards of a thousand layers being rooted each year. 
Of Asparaguses A. tenuissimus is perhaps the 
favourite, but A. retroflexus, A. r. arboreus, and A. 
Sprengeri all find a home. As a basket plant A. 
Sprengeri should have a great future before it, 
although it is at present much better known in the 
States than on this side of the herring pond. 
Bedding plants of all descriptions, Bamboos, Car¬ 
nations, Cyclamen, Coleuses, Gloxinias, and many 
other things which find favour with the public are 
each accorded a share of attention, and all are well 
done. 
SOCIETIES. 
W00DBR1DGE FLOWER SHOW. —July 7 th. 
This show has attained the first place in the county 
for some years past; and the forty-seventh ex¬ 
hibition, which was held on Thursday, July 7th, far 
exceeded any previous year in exhibits and novelties 
in flowers, fruits, &c. One new feature was a class 
for decorated bicycles, which were greatly admired. 
The general arrangements were under the superin¬ 
tendence of Mr. John Andrews, the hon. secretary, 
to whom good praise is due. The town was beauti¬ 
fully decorated with bunting, as was also the Abbey 
grounds, where the full band of the York and Lan¬ 
caster Regiment, under the command of Mr. E. W. 
Wood, gave great satisfaction with their perfor¬ 
mances. 
The judging commenced about 11 o’clock, when 
the following gentlemen and ladies undertook the 
different tasks before them :—Roses, open, and cut 
flowers: Mr. J. Burrell, Cambridge; Rev. Page 
Roberts, Scole; and Rev. J. H. Pemberton, Haver¬ 
ing. Amateurs: Mr. E. B. Cant and Mr. D. Prior, 
Colchester; and Mr. Ambrose, Cheshunt. Local 
amateurs, growing less than 1,000 plants: Mr. F. 
Cant, Colchester; Mr. O. G. Orpen, West Bergholt. 
Pot plants : Mr. J. Wright,of the Journal of Horticul¬ 
ture, and Mr. James Hudson, gardener to Mr. 
Leopold de Rothschild. Subscribers’ classes : Miss 
Howey, Miss Pemberton, Miss G. Smith, Havering; 
Mr. J. H. Wrinch, Ipswich; and Rev. Page Roberts. 
Fruit: Mr. Allen, Gunton Park ; Mr. J. Wright and 
Mr. J. Hudson. Cottagers' Classes: Mr. J. Fincham, 
Nacton. Allotments: Mr. A. Andrews, Campsey 
Ash. 
The fruit was not so good or so large a class as 
usual, being a little too early for many things. The 
unique and most interesting feature of the whole 
show was a display of Water Lilies, in different 
varieties and colour, never before known in this class 
of plants. The specimens on view were grown in a 
pond in the garden of Mr. Leopold de Rothschild, at 
Gunnersbury Park, Acton, and brought to the show 
by his gardener, Mr. James Hudson. Some of them 
were very rare and scarce and could not be bought 
under twenty guineas a piece. 
One large tent was devoted to Roses, which were 
declared by competent judges to have been superior 
to those shown at the Crystal Palace on the 2nd inst. 
In the open class for thirty-six varieties Messrs. D. 
Prior & Son stood first, and Mr. B. Cant, second. 
Great interest was manifested in the result of the 
judging of the open class for Teas. The prize was 
a cup, value twenty-five guineas, and won by Mr. B. 
Cant, with a wonderfully fine display. Messrs. D. 
Prior & Son stood second. In the amateur classes 
the Rev J. H Pemberton won the cup for the third 
time, so it becomes his A new exhibitor was the 
Right Hon. Lord Battersea, who won a third prize 
for bunches of garden Roses. 
Several other tents contained herbaceous flowers, 
table decorations (which were a very large class), 
bouquets, baskets, and other flowers and fruits much 
too numerous to mention. Messrs. Fred. Smith & 
Co., of the Suffolk Seed Establishment, had a tent 
on the ground, in which they exhibited amongst 
many other things fifty varieties of Sweet Peas. In 
another tent, under the charge of Mr. R. Ennals, the 
Ichthemic Guano Co., Ipswich, had a good show of 
their largely used and Ichthemic Guano; and the 
handsome prize offered by the firm for produce 
grown by this fertiliser was won by Mr. Martin, 
gardener to Gen. Sir Richard T. Farren, Bea'ings. 
In the evening a promenade concert and musical 
fete was held, the grounds being beautifully illumi¬ 
nated. A grand display of fireworks by Messrs. 
Brock brought a most successful day to a close. 
WOLYERHAMPTON FLORAL FETE. 
July 12 th, 13 th, and 14 th. 
For the past ten years the Wolverhampton 
Horticultural Society has enjoyed an unbroken run 
of successes in their series of Annual Floral Fetes, 
and it is gratifying to note that this high standard of 
merit has been more than realised this year, for the 
show, which was opened on the 12th inst., was far 
ahead of anything that has gone before it. The 
West Park, Wolverhampton, presented a scene of 
great animation during the three days of the fete, 
the number of visitors being very great. 
No fewer than six large tents were requisitioned 
to accomodate the exhibits, which all round were of 
high quality. 
Roses. —These are always a prime feature at 
Wolverhampton, and this occasion was no excep¬ 
tion to the rule. Mr. B. R. Cant, of Colchester, had 
a brilliant win in the class for the seventy-two blooms, 
staging the fresh, bright flowers we expect to see 
from him. Catherine Mermet, Helen Keller, Mrs. 
W. J. Grant, Madame de Watteville, Golden Gate, 
and Countess were his strongest varieties. Amongst 
the three other competitors the second prize fell to 
the lot of Messrs. Harkness & Sons, Bedale, Yorks., 
and the third to Messrs. Frank Cant & Co., 
Braiswick Nursery, Colchester. 
Messrs. Harkness & Sons scored first for the forty- 
eight blooms, distinct, Messrs. F. Cant & Co. being 
second, and Mr. B. R. Cant third. Mr. B. R. Cant 
obtained another fiist for three blooms each of eight 
distinct varieties, with capital samples of Mrs. John 
Laing, Ulrich Brunner, and Mrs. W. J. Grant. 
Messrs. Harkness & Sons were second, and Messrs. 
F. Cant & Co. third. 
Messrs. J. Townsend & Son, Coventry, staged the 
winning stand of twenty-four blooms, distinct, Mr. 
J. Mattock, of Oxford, falling into the second place. 
Messrs. F. Cant & Co. led in the class for twelve 
varieties introduced during the last three years. 
Helen Keller, Countess of Caledon, Ellen Drew and 
Lawrence Allen were the most noteworthy varieties ; 
Messrs. A. Dickson & Sons, were second ; and Mr. 
B. R. Cant, third. 
Messrs. J. Townsend & Son were first for twelve 
blooms of a dark Rose, with Gustave Piganeau; 
whilst Mr. B. R. Cant won a similar honour for 
twelve trusses of a light variety with Mrs. John Laing. 
Messrs. Perkins & Sons, of Coventry, received 
first prize amongst the four competitors for a decora¬ 
tive exhibit of Roses. 
Plants.— Mr. J. Cypher, of Cheltenham, was by 
far the most successful competitor in this section. 
In the leading class for sixteen specimens, he was an 
easy first with magnificent Palms and Crotons 
amongst the foliage subjects and Phaenocoma proli- 
fera Barnesii, Allamanda nobilis and Bougainvillea 
glabra amongst the flowering element; Mr. W. 
Finch, of Coventry, was second ; and Mr. Vause, of 
Leamington, third. 
Mr. Cypher was also first for six stove and green¬ 
house flowering plants, eight exotic Orchids, six 
Palms, and six fine foliage plants, showing capital 
material in each case. 
The groups arranged for effect were a most popu¬ 
lar feature. For the one occupying 450 sq. ft. Mr. 
Cypher distanced all competitors with a magnificent 
exhibit, which must be regarded as one of the finest 
