April 22, 1899. 
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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
Mr. Eastor’s appreciation. The late house has 
Gros Colmar, Mrs. Pince, Mrs. Pearson, Barbarossa, 
Trebbiano, and Black Alicante. In their manage¬ 
ment one point may be noted, namely, that the night 
temperature is allowed to fall to 50° during the time 
when growth is most vigorously expanding. The 
idea is that far firmer and stronger growth is secured. 
But we must curtail any further notice; we have 
been somewhat elaborate in detail, yet we feel that 
only the most worthy things in a worthy garden 
have been commented upon. 
Vegetables are thoroughly well grown, the ground 
receiving liberal preparation. 
Hardy Fruits. 
All over the garden are pyramid and bush Apple 
trees. The walls which are 20 ft. high at one part, 
bear splendid stone fruit trees and Pears. Glass 
coping is employed on a south wall for Peaches and 
Apricots. 
The trees receive soil dressings of lime, and when 
the soil is warmed in spring they are mulched. It is 
the same with the Apple and other trees in the open. 
Sulphate of iron, charcoal, wood ashes, soot, sappy 
dung, &c., are heaped around the trees. From ex¬ 
periments made Mr. Eastor deducts that unless the 
trees have an abundance of food given them, 
the brightest and warmest of summers will not 
colour the fruits. 
We conclude with a list of Apples and Pears found 
most suitable at Nostel. Pears—Bergamotte 
EspereD, Glou Moreau, Bon Chretien, Marie 
Louise, Louise Bonne, Catillac, Easter Beurre, and 
Beurre Diel. Apples—Cox's Orange Pippin, Ecclin- 
ville, Alfriston, Alexander, New Hawthornden, 
Blenheim, Ribston, and King of Pippins, Rymer, 
Nelson’s Glory, Cellini, Kerry Pippin, Wellington, 
and Claygate Pearmain.— 'Van Dyck. 
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ORCHID NOTES & GLEANINGS, 
Cattleya Mendelii Princess Clementine.—The 
flowers of this chaste and handsome variety are of 
large size, mostly pure white, and the petals are 
elegantly crisped. The colour, or wbat there is of 
it, is confined to the lip, which is of great length, 
beautifully crisped, and undulated round the margin 
as is customary in C. Mendelii, and furnished with a 
central purple blotch near the apex. Below the 
large yellow blotch in the throat are some 
purple lines, all the rest of the flower being pure 
white. His Majesty Leopold II., King of the 
Belgians, visited the establishment of MM. Lucien 
Linden & Co., at Moortebeek, in July last, and was 
much struck with the delicate elegance of the flower 
of this variety, flowering amongst an importation of 
C. Mendelii, and the name was given in compliment 
to Princess Clementine, the King’s daughter. A 
full page plate of it is given in Lindenia, PL, 647., 
Cypripedium falklandparkense.—This large 
and handsome slipper is again in bloom at Falkland 
Park, South Norwood Hill, for the third time. As 
the plant is only about five yea.r^ old, I think this is 
somewhat remarkable. The colour of the flower is 
a dark purple, and although the plant itself is small, 
the lip and petals are of very handsome proportions. 
Another remarkable feature about the flower is its 
persistent character, for Mr. Alex'. Wright, who has 
a well-grown and extensive collection of Orchids, 
informs me that the second time it came.into flower 
it lasted in presentable condition from October 20th 
to March 24th ! Is not this a record ? It is a 
hybrid plant, but as Mr. Wright is not quite certain 
of its parentage he is careful not to make a state¬ 
ment concerning its origin. Yet another remarkable 
characteristic of the plant, in my opinion, is the name 
which Mr. Wright has thought fit to append to this 
otherwise interesting Cypripedium. Is he right ? 
Has he botanical legitimacy on his side ? Is it 
reasonable nomenclature ? I am not a stickler for 
particular terms, but I do think that in this case 
any other name would do as well. Why not 
"Wrightii”? Phrases, long-winded or compound 
words should not be used unless they be descriptive, 
and then but sparingly. I am aware, however, that 
this is not a solitary instance of cumbrousness in de¬ 
signating plants, but, with all due deference to my 
friend, I must submit that a slipper with such a 
terrible name is sure to reflect on the raiser's fame. 
Alas ! that a genus we know so well should have such 
a hybrid to speak or spell.— C. B. G., Acton, W, 
SOCIETIES. 
F. H. S. OF IRELAND ,—Apvil 6th. 
One of the best spring exhibitions ever organised by 
this society, was held at the Royal University Build¬ 
ings, Earlsport Terrace, Dublin, on April 6th. 
Though the weather was very disagreeable, the 
attendance was but slightly less compared with that 
of other years. 
The Lord Lieutenant and. Countess Cadogan 
favoured the show by their presence, and with them 
came many other ladies and gentlemen of distinction. 
The judges were Miss Swann and Miss Beresford, 
with Messrs. F. W. Burbidge, CobbaD, Thompson, 
McLaren, Black, and Hume. 
The judges were unanimous in declaring the show 
to be one one of the best ever held under the 
auspices of the Irish R. H. S. 
The band of the Bedfordshire Light Infantry 
attended during the evening. 
A Challenge Cup and money prize was awarded to 
the Countess of Pembroke for nine pots of Roses. 
Another Challenge Cup for a stand of twenty-four 
cut flowers bloomed in the open air, was won by Mr. 
R. Tedcastle, J.P., Marley, Rathfarnham. Among 
the other chief prize-winners were:—Lord Carew, 
J. H. Dudgeon, Lord Cloncurry, Mrs. Goodbody, 
Mr. Geo. Drimmie, Mr. Edmund D’Olier, Mr. 
Charles Tyler, Colonel Crichton, and Lady Bury. In 
the competitive classes, for a group of flowering and 
foliage plants, nine, each different, Fuschias, Pelar¬ 
goniums, Calceolaries, and Cinerarias excluded,— 
first, Mrs. Wm. McComas, The Grange, Monkstown; 
second, Mrs. Goodbody, Oblisk Park, Blackrock; 
third, Geo. Drimmie, Esq., Bellevue, Bootherstown. 
For nine pots of Roses, single plants, a £10 Cup 
was offered and won, as detailed above, by the 
Countess of Pembroke. Second, John Millar, Bagg- 
strath House, Sandymount. 
For a table of plants and flowers arranged for 
effect, tables 8 ft. by 3 ft., first, Mrs. Goodbody ; 
second, J. Hume Dudgeon, Esq., Bootherstown; 
third, G. Drimmie, Bootherstown. 
For six Exotic Ferns, F. A. Millar, Windsor House, 
Monkstown, was first. 
In the class for six table plants suitable for decor¬ 
ation, Lord Carew of Castleborough, Enniscorthy, 
was leader; L°rd Cloncurry, Lyons, Hazelhatcb, 
followed. 
For six Crotons, first Mrs. Goodbody ; second J.M. 
Inglis, J.P., Montrose, Donnybrook; third, Lord 
Carew. 
For six specimen Azaleas, Mrs. Goodbody won. 
For six Deutzias, John C. Parkes, Esq., Ardelia, 
Dundrum, first ; F. A. Millar, Esq., Windsor House, 
Monkstown, second. 
In the class for six Cinerarias, each different, J. C. 
Parkes Esq., was again first; The Right Hon. J. M. 
Meade, P.C., St. Michael’s, Merrion, second; and 
third, F. A. Millar, Esq. 
For six Chinese Primulas, first J. C. Parkes, Esq., 
second F. A. Millar, Esq., third Mrs. Moore, Ash¬ 
down, Phoenix Park. •. 
In the entry for three pots of Freesias, Mrs. Moore 
was first; Right Hon. Lord Plunket, Bray, coming 
next; while R. Tedcastle, Esq., J.P., Marley, came 
third. 
For one specimen exotic in flower, Orchids 
excluded, Mrs. McComas, The Grange, Monks¬ 
town, first; John C. Parkes, Esq., second, and R. 
Tedcastle, Esq., third. 
For a specimen Orchid in flower, Mrs. McComas, 
first; C. S. Spear, Esq., Springfield House, Glen- 
cary, second ; F. A. Millar, Esq., Dundrum, third. 
For six Spiraeas, Francis V.Westby,Esq ,Roebuck 
Castle, Dundrum led; and General Sir Roger Palmer, 
Bart., Kenmure Park, Rush, followed hard; Right 
Hon. Lord Plunket, third. 
C. E. Martin, Esq , Sandymount, scored for 
twelve Hyacinths, and F. A. Millar followed next. 
General Sir Roger Palmer, Bart., Kenmure Park, 
was honoured with first for his twenty-four blooms 
of Tulips. Col. Crichton stood next, and then Geo. 
Drimmie, Esq., of Bellevue. 
In the collection of Daffodils, to include types of 
the Magni-, Medio-, and Parvicoronale varieties, not 
more than three vases of each variety, the 
Countess of Mayo was awarded the first prize 
presented by Hogg and Robertson ; Col. Crichton, 
second ; and General Palmer, third. 
For twenty-four bunches of Narcissus, Lord Clon¬ 
curry, Lyons, received Messrs. Drummond & Sons' 
annual prize; General Palmer, second ; and Countess 
of Mayo, third. 
For a stand of Narcissus, three blooms each, in 
twelve varieties. First, Lord Cloncurry, Lyons; 
second, General Palmer; third, Col. Crichton, 
Mallaboden, Ballymore-Eustace. 
In the entry for twenty-four Roses, Col. Crichton 
was first, Lord Carew, second. Twelve Marechal 
Niel Roses, first, Lord Carew ; second, F. A. Millar, 
Esq. , twelve Tea Roses, first, Col. Crichton ; second, 
Lord Carew. 
The Irish R. H. S. can offer prizes to Violas and 
Pansies at this time of the year, and have them 
competed for, too. Lord Carew was first for a stand 
of twelve bunches in six varieties. 
For a hand bouquet of Narcissus, first, J. Hume 
Dudgeon; second, F. „Westley, Esq. ; commended 
Miss Pim, Easton Lodge, Monkstown. 
For dinner table decorations, first, Miss Pim; 
second, Hume Dudgeon, Esq.; third, Mrs. Geog- 
hegaD, The Grove, Kilkenny. 
Then, as already noted. R. Tedcastle, Esq., J.P., 
received the Challenge Cup for twenty-four hardy 
cut flowers; second, Lord Ardilaun.Clontarf; third, 
Mrs. A. C. Lawrenceson, Salferno, Kilkenny. 
Fruit. —For a dish of Strawberries,Charles Tyler, 
Esq., St. Bernard's, Carrickmines, was first; Col. 
Crichton followed next, and Francis Westby, Esq., 
Roebuck Castle, came third. 
For a dish of baking Pears, first, F. Westby, Esq, 
For a dish of six baking Apples the first prize 
went to Edmund D’Olier, Esq., Bray ; second, F. 
Westby, Esq., while Lord Plunket was third in 
position. 
Vegetables. —For No. 1 collection of vegetables, 
ten distinct kinds only, the first prize, of a Bronze 
Medal offered by Toogood & Sons, Southampton, was 
captured by Lord Carew, of Castleborough ; second, 
Lady Bury, Tullamore. 
In No. 2 collection, for six distinct kinds only, a 
Bronze Medal was here again awarded by Toogood 
& Sons, and secured by General Palmer; second, 
Bantry White, Esq., Donnybrook. 
Miscellaneous. 
Messrs. Hogg & Robertson, 22, Mary Street, Dublin, 
staged an excellent lot of home-grown Narcissus, Tu¬ 
lips,and Hyacinths. The wealth and profusion of their 
flowers were only excelled by the richness and depth 
of their colouring, and the unusual size and perfec¬ 
tion to which their produce had attained. Tulips 
were perfectly charming, T. kaufmanniana and T. 
Eichleri being particularly good. Their plants and 
flowers were worthy of much attention. 
Certificates were recommended to red-cupped 
Narcissus, from Mr. Laurenson ; to Messrs. Hogg & 
Robertson, for their exhibit (cultural) ; to F. W, 
Currey, for exhibit of Irish-grown Narcissi; to 
Messrs. Dicksons, Chester, for collection of Narcissi 
and other bulbs ; to Lord Ardilaun, for a stand of 
plants; and to Messrs. Ramsay & Son, for a table of 
plants. 
A group of plants, exhibited by the Royal Botanic- 
Gardens, was highly commepded. 
Daniel O’Connell Milley, Esq., exhibited a splen¬ 
did display of Cyclamen, which were highly com¬ 
mended. 
ROYAL BOTANIC.— April 12th. 
An exhibition of spring plants and flowers was held 
by the above society at their gardens in Regent's Park, 
London, on Wednesday, April, 12th. There was a 
brilliant display, yet the show was slightly behind 
that of last year. However, this year the society 
was favoured with clear arid bracing weather, even 
if it was a bit cold. A regimental band rendered 
music during the afternoon. In the classes open to 
all, Mrs. Abbott (gardener, Geo. Keif), of South 
Villa, Regent’s Park, N.W., obtained three first 
prizes, winning for 6 Azalea mollis with extremely 
floriferous plants ; also for 24 pots of Tulips, not less 
than 12 varieties. The best blooms were from 
plants of Ophir d'Or, Keizerkroon, and Vermilion 
Brilliant. Mrs. Abbott again got the prize for 2.4 
Hyacinths in pots, not less than 12 varieties, of 
which Macauley, Von Schiller, King of the Blues, 
and Lord Derby, stood forth most prominently in 
beauty of form and colour. For 12 Cinerarias, 
Messrs A. W. Young & Co., The Nurseries, Steven¬ 
age, Herts., were foremost with very large and 
thoroughly well-grown plants. Their strain was 
good. The St. George's Nursery Co., Hanwell, were 
