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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
November 21, 1896. 
Some very creditable exhibits were shown in the 
vegetable classes especially those competing for 
Messrs. Sutton & Son’s prizes 
Messrs. Hillier & Sin, Winchester, exhibited a 
stand of about forty varieties of fruit and many rare 
and new hardy shrubs grown at their West Hill 
Nursery. Mr. E. Carr, gardener to W. A. Gillett, 
Esq, Bishopstoke, staged a fine and extensive 
collection of Orchids not for competition, among 
which very fine specimens of Epidendrum fragrans, 
Dendrobium formosum giganteum, Vanda caerulea, 
Laelia tenebrosa, Oncidium ornithorhynchum, and 
some fine Cattleyas in variety, merited special 
attention. 
Messrs. B. Ladhams & Son, Shirley, exhibited 
some fine Cannas, among which the new Italian 
varieties, Austria and Italia were conspicuous. They 
also showed some specimens of the somewhat 
neglected Ruellia macrantha. 
The new market Chrysanthemum Golden Ball, 
received a good deal of attention, the free character 
and charming manner in which the blooms are borne 
marking it as distinctly an acquisition. A Certificate 
of Merit was awarded to this variety at the N.C. S. 
meeting on the 9th inst., and it is being sent out by 
Messrs. B. I.adbams & Sm. 
The Ichihemic Guano Co., exhibited specimens of 
their specialities; and the Belmont Nursery, 
Southampton, a fine collection of flowering plants 
and cut flowers. A vocal and instrumental concert 
took place each afternoon and evening, and a very 
good attendance was made by the general public. 
STOCKPORT. — Nov. 13 th and 14b'/. 
The ninth annual show of Chrysanthemums which 
has now become to be considered one of the leading 
events of the town, and also second to none in quality 
of exhibits, was opened by the president, Councillor 
F. R. Robinson, J.P., Ex-Mayor. The entries in 
almost all the classes were numerous, and the 
exhibits were of exceptionally good quality, enhanced, 
no doubt, by the fact that it is the Jubilee of the 
National Chrysanthemum Society which presents two 
Certificates of Merit, one for the best Chrysanthe¬ 
mum plant in the show, and one for the best cut 
bloom ; also a Bronze Medal in commemoration of 
its jubilee, for twelve cut blooms of large Japanese 
varieties, distinct. 
The following is a list of the principal prize¬ 
winners : — 
Certificate of the N.C.S., for the best plant, Mr. 
H. Gaddum, with Viviand Morel. Certificate of the 
N.C.S. for the best cut bloom, Mr. James Watts, with 
C. H. Curtis. Group of Chrysanthemums, arranged 
for effect, and measuring 9 ft. by 6 ft., Captain S. H. 
Sykes. Six plants, distinct, any varieties, not 
disbudded, first prize, an electro-plated teapot, 
presented by W. Colchester, Esq., Ipswich, Mr. G. 
H. Gaddum. Eighteen cut blooms, comprising nine 
“ incurves ” and nine Japanese, distinct, Captain T. 
H. Sykes. Twelve cut Japanese blooms, distinct, 
Mr. T. H. Mills. Six cut blooms, comprising three 
“ incurves ” and three Japs., Mr. Cordingley. 
Twenty-four cut blooms, of twelve " incurves ” and 
twelve Japs., Mr. Evans. 
In the cottagers’ division, three Chrysanthemum 
plants, distinct, were best shown by Mr. R. Kitchen. 
ALBERT GARDENS SHOW, GLASGOW, Nov. 14th. 
The Association of Allotment Holders identified 
with these gardens—which, by the way, are situated 
on the Clydeside in the Hutcheson town district of 
the northern metropolis—held on Saturday their 
first annual exhibition of Chrysanthemums grown on 
the estate by the membership. The place of exhibi¬ 
tion was a roomy corrugated iron hall erected by the 
association within the gardens, and although the 
weather was not all that could be desired, a consider¬ 
able company of ladies and gentlemen connected 
with the district met to do honour to the Lord 
Provost, who, in a well-chosen speech, declared the 
exhibition open, a charming bouquet having been 
presented to his Lordship by the little daughter of 
the president, Mr. Andrew Borrowman. Referring 
to the fact that the association was composed of 
working-men, who in their spare hours tilled their 
gardens to such good purpose, the Lord Provost 
expressed bis conviction that too much credit could 
not be given the membership for the really success¬ 
ful exhibition placed before them that day, and 
which he considered could not fail to develop and 
assist the aims the association had at heart, 
Of the Chrysanthemums grown in the Albert 
Gardens the Society had every reason to be proud of, 
especially with regard to the fact that these gardens 
surrounded the workmen's dwellings, and he hoped 
that the meeting would prove an incentive to further 
effort, and that the show would become an annual 
event. 
Mr. Cameron Corbet, M.P., also spoke a few 
words of encouragement to thegrowers, and Mr. Bailie 
Battersby was equally happy with his remarks in 
which he congratulated the members on the suc¬ 
cessful result of their labours, quoting those beautiful 
lines : — 
Flowers have language, flowers have 
feeling, 
Sad and joyful as our own, 
Every human sense revealing, 
Till life’s latest tint is g me. 
A description of the show itself would be incom¬ 
plete without seme reference to the collection of cut 
blooms kindly sent b/ John Gordon, Esq., Acken- 
head, whose gardener, Mr. Thos. Dale, kindly 
fulfilled the duties of Judge. Messrs. Dobbie & Co., 
Rothesay, and Mr. Ferguson, Rutherglen, also sent 
collections not for competition. There was also an 
interesting collection of dried specimens of British 
flowering plants mounted on white paper, and 
exhibited by Mr. Jno. Campbell, 11, Stonefield 
Terrace. The following were the chief prize takers:— 
Best two plants in bloom ; first, Mr. Borrowman ; 
second, Mr. Gordon Cummings, Albert Gardens. For 
single plants, Mr. Robert Hunter and Mr. A. 
Macfarlane were first and second respectively ; whilst 
in a similar class Mr. Jas. Wilcox, Mr. D. Ferguson 
and Mr Allan Ashcroft, appeared in the prize-list in 
the order given. 
At a subsequent meeting Mr. D. Dewar, of the 
Botanic Gardens, Glasgow, addressed the members, 
and votes of thanks were passed to that gentleman 
and others for the warm interest they had taken in 
the Society. Mr. Robert Hunter ably fulfilled the 
duties of secretary. 
BY TELEGRAM. 
CHESTER.— Nov. iyth and 18 th. 
The Chester Paxton Society's show was held in the 
Town Hall. The opening ceremony was performed 
by Countess Grosvenor. The principal feature was 
a grand display of fruit grown in the district. There 
were 100 more plates of fruit than last year, and last 
year’s entries double any previous year taken as a 
whole. This was the best and most successful show 
since the foundation of the society. The prizes were 
distributed the second evening by the Mayoress, 
Mrs. B. C. Roberts. The general arrangements 
were admirably carried out by secretary G. P. Mein. 
Class I. was for five dishes of Ribston Pippins ; 
first, Rev. L. Garnett, Chester ; second, Mrs. Logan, 
Chester; third, A. O. Walker, Esq., Colwynbay. 
Class II. was for five dishes Cox’s Orange Pippin; 
first, Rev. L. Garnett ; second, E. Severn, Esq., 
Wnitchurch ; third, Hugh Lee Smyth, Esq., Barrow- 
more Hall. Class VII was for five dessert Pears, 
Louise Bonne, of Jersey; Miss Humberston, 
Newton Hall, was first; H. L. Smyth, Esq., was 
second. For fiveMarie Louise Pears, E. Severn, 
Esq., Whitchurch, was first ; Rev. L. Garnet was 
second ; and the Hon. C. Parker, Eccleston, came in 
third. Class XXI. was for thirty dessert Apples 
in six varieties. Rev. L. Garnett took the first. 
Lord Trevor and E. Severn, Whitchurch, 
were equal second. Class XXII. was for sixty 
kitchen Apples in twelve varieties. E. Severn, Esq , 
took the lead ; Rev. L. Garnett was second ; and 
Mrs. C. Day came in third. Class XLI. was for 
a collection of fifty dishes of Apples: Mr. J. Watkins, 
Withington, took the lead; Hugh Lee Smyth, Esq., 
took the second prize; and J. Oldfield, Chirk Castle, 
was third. Class XLV. was for two bunches black 
Grapes, and Sir G. A. Meyrick, Anglesey, took first 
prize ; E. Dixon, Esq., Littleton Hall, followed. Class 
XLVI. was for two bunches white Grapes; Sir 
G. A. Meyrick led the way, followed by Mrs. Logan. 
For a group of Chrysanthemums arranged for 
effect, 7 ft. by 5 ft., Jno. Wynn Ffoulkes, Esq., 
Chester, had the best ; Mrs. Potts, Hoole Hall, was 
second ; and third came Mrs. S. Hudson, Bache 
Hall. Class XLVIII. was for four plants, Japanese 
and incurved, and Mrs Bloomfield, Mollington Hall, 
led the way, followed by F. Gibbons Frost, Esq., 
Chester. In Class LI. for twelve single trusses of 
naturally-grown Chrysanthemums, Lord Trevor was 
first; Mrs. Townsend Ince, second ; and E. Dixon, 
Esq., Littleton Hall, third. In Class Lll. for twelve 
blooms, six each of Japanese and incurved, T. 
Brocklebank, Esq., Heswall, took the lead; Charles 
Thregall, Esq , Aldersey Hall, was second ; and J. 
Mcsford, E-q , Chester, third. Class LV. was for 
the premier Japanese bloom in the show, and the 
winner was J. Mosford, Esq. The premier incurved 
bloom was shown by Sir G. A. Meyrick. For the 
best arranged box of cut single Chrysanthemums, 
Mrs. Townsend Ince had the best ; Tomkinson, Esq. 
followed. For the best arranged va-e Mrs. R. O. 
Hudson was first ; J. Tomkinson, Esq., Willington 
Hall, was second. 
A fine collection of ninety-seven dishes of Apples 
and Pears, not for competition, was shown by his 
Grace the Duke of Westminster. Amongst trade 
exhibits, Messrs. Dicksons, Ltd., Chester, had a 
magnificent collection of stove and greenhouse 
plants and Chrysanthemums, including rare things 
like Amasonia punicea, Varigated Poinsettia, 
Dracena sanderiana, etc. Messrs. McHattie & Co., 
Grosvenor Nurseries, exhibited a handome collection 
of thirty-six dishes of Apples and Pears, of grand 
colour and size. There was likewise a fine exhibit 
of plants grown with pure Ichthemic Guano by Mr 
W. Colchester, Ipswich. 
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Questions ADD AQSOJGRS 
*,* Will our frunds 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. 
Cocos weddeliana turning brown —3/ M.: Under 
the conditions you name, the tips of the leaves might 
get brown for various reasons. A low temperature 
and a dry atmosphere, separately or in conjunction 
and continued over too long a period would bring 
about such results. Cocos weddeliana requires a 
fairly high temperature to make it flourish properly 
for any length of time, and if it once gets into a bad 
condition, it cannot be restored to health again without 
putting it into stove heat till it develops and ripens 
a fresh lot of leaves. See also whether it gets too 
dry occasionally, that would also injure it. 
Catalogues of Trees and Shrubs.— Omega: They 
do not appear to be sold anywhere except at the 
Royal Gardens, Kew, and you would probably have 
to employ some one to get them for you. 
Orchid to name. —D. N.: It comes very near 
Laelia grandis tenebrosa Walton Grange variety, but 
differs in having pale, rosy-lilac sepals and petals, 
slightly marbled or splashed with purple, while those 
parts of the variety just named are greenish-white. 
Although a number of forms have been allowed to 
pass muster as varieties of Laelia tenebrosa, we 
believe they are the result of a natural cross between 
that and some species of Cattleya. Those flowers 
you sent show the effect of the latter, unless they are 
abnormal, in which case they would be different 
next year. 
Red Colours and Flowers - Rubens: Cinnamon- 
red may be met with in some of the varieties of 
Odontoglossum luteo-purpureum, and O. crispum. 
Of the other red colours you mention, we cannot 
speak. The Peach Tomato flowers early or late, 
according to the treatment given. Out of doors it 
may flower from June till October. Peach Tomato 
is the correct name. Morning Glory, Lonicera, 
Caljstegia, and Calampelis are used for training over 
arbours and bowers. The first-named flowers in July 
and August; Lonicera from April onwards ; Caly- 
stegia in July and August; and Calampelis in July, 
August, and September. 
Carnation to Name.— Omega : We cannot under¬ 
take to name florists' flowers. Only those specialists 
having a good collection in bloom can do it. 
Height of Thermometer — Omega : In different 
gardens thermometers are placed at various heights. 
About 3 ft. is a good average, and when recording 
the temperature you should also state or take note of 
the height at which the instrument is placed. 
Flavour of Tomatos — H. J .: All Tomatos that 
are full grown will assume their proper colour in 
course of time, even if cut and taken indoors. Those 
that are nearly ripe will be fairly well flavoured, but 
not nearly so good as those ripened on the plants 
under the influence of sunshine. Even those that 
were picked half grown will become red in the course 
of some weeks if kept in a dry warm place, and 
provided they are not diseased, injured, nor split 
with the wet weather. We cannot vouch for their 
flavour, however, as they will be rather insipid. 
They may be turned to account, however, in making 
sauce or for other culinary purposes. You might 
grow a number in pots for very late work, taking 
them into a warm house, well exposed to light, 
before the weather gets too cold and boisterous to 
injure them. 
Names of Plants.— Sigma : Sherardia arvensis. 
J. T. : i.Tamus communis; 2, Ligustrum vulgare ; 3, 
Pyrus Aria; 4, Pernettya mucronata var. ; 5, Coto- 
neaster frigida.— W. Allan : 1, Salvia acuminata 
Bsthelli ; 2, Salvia rutilans ; 3, Vallota purpurea ; 
4, Hippeastrum aulicum; 5, Nerine curvifolia 
generally called N. Fothergilli majus ; 6, Oxalis 
valdivieDsis ; 7, Coleonema alba.— H. J.\ 1, Adiantum 
hispidulum ; 2, Pteris tremula smubiana ; 3, 
Osmunda regalis palustris; 4, Aspidium aculeatum ; 
5, Selaginella Martensii robusta.— Alex.Metcalf : 1, 
Hippeastrum reticulatum ; 2, Aster vimmeus ; 3, A. 
Novae-Angliae roseus ; 4, Eupaiorium odoratum.— 
W R. : r, Eccremocarpus scaber ; 2, Olearia argyro- 
phylla ; 3, Helianthus cucumerifolius. 
Communications Received. - R G. W.—W. J. 
Godlrey.—S C.— D. N. — M. Temple.—C. C. M. 
W. Roupell. — Harry Bailey. — Harrison & Sons— 
Alex. Logan.—G. Russell.—J. K. M.. 
