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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
November 14, 1896. 
Lewisham. This was won by Mr. H. Elliott, 
Lancing. The tables of cut Chrysanthemums 
arranged with foliage for effect were well repre¬ 
sented, and the baskets of Chrysanthemums 
were also very much admired. 
Amateur classes came up well, and several very 
creditable exhibits were shown, among which Mr. 
W. H. Tanner’s stand of twelve Japanese blooms 
was very fine, the blooms being equal to any shown 
by professional growers. This exhibit gained the 
first prize. 
In the local classes the principal competition was 
for the Brighton Amateur Challenge Trophy, con¬ 
fined to growers within three miles radius of the 
pavilion. Four competitors entered, whose exhibits 
were very even in quality. Mr. J. J. Tilley, 32, 
Cuthbert Road, Brighton, led the way ; Mr. W. C. 
F. Gillam was second. The last-named exhibitor 
secured a first in the local class for twelve Japs. 
Fruit was not shown to so great an extent as in 
last year’s show. The class for three bunches of 
white Grapes brought up six exhibits, Mr. J. 
Muddell, Sedgwick Park, Horsham, being first for 
three bunches of Muscat of Alexandria. Mr. J. 
R. Heasman, took the corresponding prize for three 
bunches of Black Alicante. Mr. G. Goldsmith, 
Horsham, was first for four dishes of dessert Pears, 
with Pitmaston Duchess, Beurre Alexander Lucas, 
Beurre Diel, and Doyenne du Comice, Mr. G. 
Hart, Shoreham, gained first for one dish of dessert 
Pears, with Marie Louise, Mr. Goldsmith, 
gained first for four dishes of dessert Apples, and 
also for four dishes of culinary Apples. 
Collections of fruit, not for competition, were 
shown by Messrs. J. Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, S.E. 
Messrs. J, Cheal & Sons, Crawlev, Sussex; and 
Messrs. W. Balchin & Sons, West Brighton. 
Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, Kent, 
exhibited a stand of about forty new varieties of 
Chrysanthemums, among which Australie, Australian 
Gold, Edith Smith—a variety similar in colour to 
International, but of a more refined character—Sir 
William Hart Dyke, a fine yellow with short stiff 
petals—and A. H. Wood—a sport from Primrose 
league, of a fine yellow colour—were the more 
noticeable. 
Vegetables were staged in the Gymnasium and 
another room, and a good competition for the 
various prizes offered by seedsmen and others, 
resulted. 
The show was opened to Subscribers at 1 o’clock, 
and the weather being fine and bright, the prospect 
of a good attendance was then favourable. 
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SOCIETIES. 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL. November 10th. 
The exhibits on Tuesday last consisted chiefly of 
Orchids, Chrysanthemums and vegetables. The 
Chrysanthemums were shown in groups and also in 
the cut state. 
A Silver Floral Medal was accorded to Messrs. J. 
Veitch & Sons, Chelsea for a beautiful group of 
Orchids arranged with Palms and Maidenhair Ferns. 
Pretty and attractive were Cattleya Mantinii, C. M. 
superba, Laeliocattleya Pallas, L. statteriana, L. 
Lady Rothschild, L. Nysa, and C. Fabiola. The 
intense crimson lip and yellow tube of Laeliocattleya 
Nysa formed a beautiful and striking contrast. Very 
beautiful also were Cypripedium Milo, C. Niobe, C. 
Minosa, and C. arthurianum. The whole group 
consisted entirely of hybrids. A collection of cut 
sprays of Orchids was exhibited by W. Thompson, 
Esq. (gardener, Mr. W. Stevens), Walton Grange, 
Stone, Staffs. He had many beautifully blotched 
and marked varieties of Odontoglossum crispum, O. 
c. Andersonianum, and allied forms, and O. 
Pescatorei, in long arching spikes. His spikes of O. 
grande were fine, and his varieties of Cattleya 
labiata magnificent (Silver Banksian Medal). 
Messrs Hugh Low & Co., Upper Clapton, N.E., 
staged numerous varieties of Cattleya labiata, 
Miltonia Roezlii, and M. R. alba, all in fine 
condition. R. Gulzow, The Melbourne Nurseries, 
Bexley Heath, also staged a small group of Orchids 
including Vanda sanderiana, Cattleyas, Cypri- 
pediums, and Dendrobiums. 
A Cultural Commendation was accorded to Baron 
Schroder (gardener, Mr. H. Ballantine), The Dell, 
Egham, for a magnificent spike of Oymbidium 
traceyanum bearing eighteen of its huge, richly lined 
and spotted and sweet-scented flowers. The flower¬ 
bearing portion was t.\ t. long. It was thn finest we 
have seen. 
The first white variety of Cattleya maxima ever 
seen was shown by Hamar Bass, Esq. (gardener, Mr. 
J. Hamilton), Byrkley, Burton-on-Trent. It turned 
up in an importation made by Messrs. F. Sander & 
Co., but its presence was unknown till it flowered 
with Hamar Bass, Esq. 
Messrs. F. Sander & Co., St. Albans, staged a 
varied and beautiful collection of Orchids, including 
Cattleya labiata in great variety, the beautiful 
Dendrobium Johnsoniae, Oncidium tigrinum with 
panicled inflorescence, the interesting Cymbidium 
elegans and various other things (Silver Banksian 
Medal). 
Fred. Hardy, Esq. (gardener, Mr. Stafford), Tyn- 
tesfield, Ashton-on-Mersey, exhibited a beautiful 
variety of Cattleya hardyana, and a new Cypri- 
pedium, Fred. Hardy, of beautiful appearance. A 
fine piece of Pleione maculata alba was exhibited by 
G. W. Law Schofield, Esq (gardener, Mr. E. Shill), 
New Hall, Hey, Rawtinstall. He also showed fine 
painting of Orchids. 
Laeliocattleya Minerve, L. Meteor and L. Homere, 
were all exhibited by Chas. L. N. Ingram, Esq. 
(gardener, Mr. Bond), Elstead House, Godaiming. 
A fine raceme of Odontoglossum Uro-Skinneri was 
shown by Hawthorn Kitson, Esq. (gardener, Mr. 
W. Bonstal), Elmet Hall, Leeds. A Cultural Com¬ 
mendation was accorded to H. S. Leone, Esq., 
Bletchely Park, for a splendid well-flowered piece of 
Laelia praestans Bletchley Park var. 
Near the entrance to the hall appeared a superb 
group of Chrysanthemums from Mr. H. J. Jones’ 
establishment, at Ryecroft Nursery, Lewisham, S.E. 
As an exhibitor of groups Mr. Jones has but very 
few equals, and on this occasion he well sustained his 
reputation. The outline of the group was 
charmingly undulated and lightened with several 
fine specimens of Cocos weddeliana, and Maidenhair 
Ferns formed a suitable groundwork. Some very 
fine blooms of such Chrysanthemums as Le 
Moucherotte, Mons. Chenon de Leche, Edith Tabor 
and Madame Carnot were on view, and many other 
leading sorts were represented. A Silver Gilt Flora 
Medal was deservedly awarded by the committee 
for this great effort. Mr. Jones also exhibited a 
stand of a dozen cut blooms. 
Mr. T. S. Ware, Hale Farm Nurseries, Tottenham, 
N., received a Silver Banksian Medal for a group of 
Chrysanthemums, chiefly of the single, and decora¬ 
tive sections. Exquisite, Florence, Milly Agate, 
Mary Anderson, and May Wells, are a few of the 
best. The new incurved Rena Dula was also repre¬ 
sented by some dwarf and well-flowered plants. 
Ferns and foliage plants were introduced in sufficient 
quantities to set off the flowers to advantage. 
Mr. Geo. Wythes, gardener to Earl Percy, Syon 
House, Brentford, filled a long table with cut Chry¬ 
santhemums. Three blooms of a sort were placed 
in each vase, and the utilisation of Cocos weddeliana, 
Cyperuses, and Ferns was tastefully and well carried 
out. Excellent samples of Chas, Davis, Miss 
Dorothea Shea, Viviand Morel, A. H. Neve, 
William Seward, Gloriosum, Robert Owen, Mrs. 
Libbie Allen, and Hairy Wonder, were very con¬ 
spicuous (Silver Flora Medal). 
Cut Chrysanthemums were not forgotten. Mr. 
W. J. Godfrey, Exmouth, Devon, staged four dozen 
show blooms in first-class condition. Reine 
d'Angleterre, Miss Rita Schroeter, Pride of Maiden¬ 
head, The Egyptian, and Indiana were a few of the 
best. A stand of cut Carnations including such 
forms as Vesper, Miss Mary Godfrey, Jubilee, and 
Dean Hole, was also contributed by Mr. Godfrey 
(Silver Flora Medal). 
Mr. Robert Owen, Maidenhead, had a few very 
nice Chrysanthemums, amongst which Royal 
Standard, Duke of Wellington, and Picturatum were 
some of the most noteworthy The curious and 
distinct Japanese decorative forms Mignonette and 
Chevelu Violet were likewise worthy of mention. 
Mr. Geo. Lane, gardener to Miss A. S. Ridge, 
Highfield, Staines, sent three blooms each of Chry¬ 
santhemums Miss A. S. Ridge and Triomphe d’ere, 
A Silver Flora Medal was awarded to C. E. Shea. 
Esq., The Elms, Foots Cray, for four dozen cut 
Chrysanthemums, amongst which some really fine 
samples were much in evidence. H. L. Sunderbruck, 
Thos. Wilkins, Mrs. C. E. Shea, Hairy Wonder, 
Wilfred Marshall, M. Chenon de Leche and Mad. 
Ad. Chatin were some of the strongest blooms. 
Messrs. Young &Dobinson, HolmesdaleNurseries, 
Stevenage, Herts, received a Bronze Banksian 
Medal for a group of cut Chrysanthemums and some 
seedling Gloxinias. 
A very commendable feature was a small batch of 
Lycoris aurea prettily set up with Maidenhair Fern 
and Panicum that was contribute! by Mr. Reynolds, 
gardener to the Messrs, de Rothschild, Gunnersbury 
House, Acton, Middlesex (Silver Flora Mtdal). 
Vegetables were strongly represented by a large 
collection of vegetables which occupied the whole of 
one of the large central tables. For this exhibit, 
Messrs. Dobbie & Co., Rothesay, N B., andOrping- 
tin, Kent, were awarded a Silver Banksian Medal. 
Parsnips and Carrots were represented by some 
clean and well-grown specimens. Turnip, Golden 
Ball, also exhibited to the full its wondrous 
symmetry of shape, and its rich and attractive 
colouring. Onions were especially large and heavy 
samples, and Dobbie's International surprise Leek 
was shown of surprising length. Dobbie’s Victoria 
Kale, as here shown, is a sturdy, vigorous, and 
closely curled form. Some huge sticks of red and 
white Celery also found a place in the exhibit. 
Tne fruit committee awarded a Silver Knightian 
Medal to Mr. Taylor, gardener to C. Bayer, Esq., 
Tewkesbury Lodge, Forest Hill, S.E., for a collec¬ 
tion of Grapes containing grand bunches cf 
Trebbiano, Gros Colman, Gros Maroc, Alicante, 
Mrs. Pearson, and Alnwick Seedling. In addition 
to the large size of the bunches, the colouring and 
finish of the berries were remarkably good. 
The Veitch prizes for the best flavoured Apple 
and Pear brought out a number of dishes. In the 
class for Apples a dish of Cox’s Orange Pippin 
sent by Mr. J. W. Herbert, gardener to J. S. Charles- 
worth, E-q., Nutfield Court, was placed first. Mr. 
Geo. Woodward, gardener to Roger Leigh, Esq., 
Barham Court, Maidstone, came second with a dish 
of Ribston Pippin. Beurre d’Anjou, as shown by 
Mr. C. Herrin, Dropmore, headed the list of Pears, 
the second prize falling to Knight's Monarch, shown 
by Mr. Robert Maher, Tattenden Court. 
Qaescions add msojgks 
*,* Will our friends who send us newspapers be so good 
as to mark the paragraphs or articles they wish us to see. 
We shall be greatly obliged bv their so doing. 
Cinerarias Dying.— W. A. Parsons : The specimen 
you sent us was swarming with mites, which would 
account for the wasting and decaying condition of 
your plants. What fosters and encourages their 
presence it would be difficult to say without knowing 
the conditions. The mfies are quite different from 
those generally known as red spider. We should 
advise you to see that every part of the house is kept 
clean and tidy. No decaying rubbish nor neglected 
corners should be permitted to afford harbourage to 
the pest. All the plants that are really badly 
injured now should be conveyed to the rubbish heap 
as it is impossible for them to recover or look respect¬ 
able. The next thing you might do is to thoroughly 
syringe the underside of the leaves and every part 
of the remaining plants with a strong solution of soft 
soap or Gishurst’s Compound, with an admixture of 
fl iwers of sulphur. This might be done during the 
afternoon and the plants again syringed with clean 
water next morning. The operation might be 
repeated after a day or two, if you have any 
suspicion that the plants are not thoroughly clean. 
Lay the plants on their sides during the operation to 
prevent the water running into the soil and making 
it unduly wet. If these operations should fail, we 
should advise you to leave off growing Cinerarias for 
a year till you get rid of the mite. 
Names of Fruit.— C. A.: Apples.—1, Queen 
Caroline; 2, Minchall Crab; 3 and 5 , Cox’s Orange 
Pippin; 4, Trumpington; 5, Flower of Kent; 7, 
Sturmer Pippin; 8, Hawthornden; 9, Court of 
Wick; 10 and n, Dumelow’s Seedling. Pears.— 
1, Beurre Clairgeau; 2, Beurre d’Aremberg; 3, 
Hacon’s Incomparable ; 4, Marie Louise; 5, Althorp 
Crassane. 
Minerals and Flowers.— Rubens : The answers to 
the questions you speak of sending about a fortnight 
ago, appeared in the issue for October 24th, p. 126 
Border Carnations— W B.G.: It would be diffi¬ 
cult to say whether any variety is likely to become 
highly popular with the general public. Only 
gardeners and specialists generally can recognise the 
difference between a good and a bad Carnation. 
Good varieties may become popular with such men ; 
but pleasing the general public is quite another thing. 
Pleasing and distinct colours take the public eye 
most readily, so that the best thing to do is to select 
strong, free growing or free flowering varieties of 
beautiful colour, quite independently of form or 
refinement. The Old Clove is popular on account of 
its fragrance. Amongst yellows nothing is better for 
border work than Germania. The bright scarlet of 
Jim Smyth has a taking appearance. Raby Casile 
is very floriferous and much used for bedding 
purpose. Queen of the Bedders, a red variety is also 
more or less extensively used for the same purpose. 
Select distinct, pleasing and light, as well as bright 
colours, always bearing in mind that expensive 
varieties for the purpose you mention are quite 
unnecessary, and have no weight with the general 
public. 
Names of Plants.—B oat without name: i.Juniperus 
virgimana; 2, Thujopsis dolobrata ; 3, Cupressus 
lawsoniana lutea; 4, Buxus japonicus aureus; 5, 
Crataegus Pyracantha (The Fiery Thorn) ; 6, 
Juniperus sinensis.— W. A. Parsons : Dracaena lati- 
folia var. 
Communications Received.—A D. W. — G. 
Gordon.—G. Russell.—E. J. Ashelford.—J. G. 
Pettinger.—A. P.—Omega.—R. H. S.—Pteris—D. 
N.—-W. James.—T. P. B —R. Lemworth.—F. Giles. 
—M. M.—S. T. G —Carduus.—B.—Samson.—F. 
R—Clara.—Scottish Horticultural Association. 
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TRADE CATALOGUES RECEIVED. 
Dammann & Co., San Giovanni a Teduccio, Naples, 
Italy.—Price List for Seed Merchants of Vegetable 
and Flower Seeds, Forrage Plants, Conifers, Palms, 
Trees, &c. 
H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, Kent —Cannell's 
Chrysanthemums. 
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LONDON SEED TRADE. 
November 10 th, 1896 . 
Messrs. Hurst & Son, 152, Houndsditch, and 27, 
Seed Market, Mark Lane, report a firm market for 
Clover seeds with occasional orders for best English 
Red Clover. American White Clover and Alsike are 
in request at advancing figures. Ryegrasses firm. 
