THE GARDENING WORLD. 
445 
March 18, 1897. 
and purple. The whole collection was shown with a 
view to illustrate the quality of the plants employed 
as seed bearers. From the same firm came profusely 
flowered samples of Prunus Cerasus Watererii, and 
Cytisus scoparius praecox ; also the curious Cory- 
lopsis spicata, and the rare, but beautiful, Cytisus 
elongatus. Spiraea confusa admirably set forth its 
many good qualities, and it would be hard indeed to 
find hetter flowered plants than those which were to 
be seen here. Rhododendron Early Gem might be 
described in the same way. The small purple-mauve 
flowers entirely hid the foliage. Messrs. Veitch also 
showed a small group of Hippeastrums, including 
the named varieties, Clonius, Leontes, Zephyrus ; 
likewise cut blooms of Lachenalia Nelsoni, L.Cami., 
L. tricolor, and Hecla. A silver Gilt Banksian 
Medal expressed the recognition of the committee 
for this extensive exhibit by the Chelsea firm. 
A Silver Gilt Banksian Medal was also awarded to 
Mr. J. Douglas, gardener to Mrs. Whitbourn, Great 
Gearies, Ilford, Essex, for a grand lot of Cinerarias. 1 
The plants were of medium height but of bushy and; 
compact growth, and with large and heavy heads of 
well formed flowers. 
Mr. Charles Turner, The Royal Nurseries, Slough, 
sent pans full of Violets Italia, Princess of Wales, 
Amiral Avellan, and Primavera. All the flowers: 
were large and deliciously scented. 
Messrs. R. Veitch & Son, Exeter, had several 
plants of Violet Sulphurea, with light yellow flowers. 
Mr. Isaac House, Coombe Nursery, Westbury-on- 
Trym, Bristol, sent a quantity of the giant Violet 
California, evidently a fine form ; also cut blooms of 
Hellebores. A Bronze Banksian Medal fell to the 
lot of Messrs. Paul & Son, Cheshunt, for a very 
neat and comprehensive group of hardy spring 
flowers. 
A Silver Banksian Medal was awarded to Messrs. 
W. Balchin & Sons for a grand lot of Boronia megas¬ 
tigma and Primula verticillata. All the plants were 
marvels of high development. 
Messrs. John Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, S.E., set 
up a highly ornamental group of miscellaneous 
plants, in which some grand trusses of Clivias were 
the piece de resistance. Ericas, Crotons, Dracaenas, 
and Begonias were all of the best, and were no small 
tributes to the skill of this well-known firm. Cent- 
raienia rosea is a rather rare plant that was repre¬ 
sented in this exhibit by a fine specimen. 
Hellebores. 
As had been previously announced in the schedule 
there was a competition for " a group of 12 plants of 
Helleborus orientalis, containing at least six distinct 
varieties.” The conditions were that the plants were 
to be judged mainly by their fine growth and 
abundant blossom, and they were to have been 
entirely grown in the open air. The prizes were 
offered by W. Robinson, Esq. 
The first prize fell to the lot of Messrs. Paul and 
Sons, The Old Nurseries, Cheshunt, who had the 
following varieties :—Atrovirens, Olban Otto punc- 
tatus, Colchicus punctatus, C. guttatus, Gretchen 
Heinemann, Lutescens, Councillor Benary, Colchicus 
coccineus, Dr. Moore, Bocconi superbus, and the 
type H. orientalis. 
The second prize was won by Messrs. Barr and 
Sons. 
Hardy fruit was also well represented, considering 
the time of year. Thirty dishes of Apples were 
shown by Mr. Tallack, gardener toE. Dresden, Esq , 
Livemere Park, Bury St. Edmunds. The fruit was 
well preserved and a Silver Knightian Medal was 
voted. 
Mr G. W. Empson, gardener to Mr. Wingfield, 
Ampthill, sent upwards of thirty dishes of Apples in 
first-class style. A Silver Banksian Medal was 
awarded. 
In the classes for the best flavoured Apple, Mr. 
Chas. Ross, gardener to Captain Carstairs, Welford 
Park, Newbury, was first with Cockle’s Pippin. The 
second prize fell to Mr. Roger Leigh, gardener to G. 
Woodward, Esq., Barham Court, wi h Adam’s 
Pearmain. 
The best flavoured Pear was Beurre Ranee, sent 
by Mr. Roger Leigh. 
A Silver Banksian Medal also went to T. S. 
Massey, Esq., for a collection of Apples. 
Mr. G. Wythes, gardener to Earl Percy, exhibited 
some superb samples of Asparagus and Chicory. 
OBITUARY. 
Mr. Charles Sharpe.— We regret to announce the 
death of Mr. Charles Sharpe, J.P., of the firm of 
Messrs. Charles Sharpe & Co., Ltd , Sleaford, Lin¬ 
colnshire, which took place at Sleaford, on Monday 
last. He was formerly sole partner in one of the 
largest seed-growing firms in Britain, and was 
known as a keen and successful business man far 
beyond the boundaries of Sleaford, where he was 
well known and highly respected. Lincolnshire will 
therefore be much the poorer for his loss. 
Besides his seed business proper, he was a farmer 
and landowner. He had great belief in the petite 
culture for working men, and in that belief bought a 
large estate at Heckington, which he divided into 
small holdings and allotments, in which his tenants 
have proved very successful. He was also an aider- 
man and a justice of the peace for the district of 
Kesteven, in Lincolnshire. He was in his sixty- 
ninth year, and leaves a daughter who is married to 
Mr. Augustus Jessop, a solicitor at Sleaford. 
Amongst the gardening fraternity generally he was 
known as a raiser of vegetables, amongst which 
Sharpe’s Queen Pea, and Sharpe’s Victor Potato 
have obtained wide reputation, the former on 
account of its fane appearance, good habit, excellent 
cropping qualities and flavour, and the latter on 
account of its extreme earliness. Various other 
vegetables also bear his name as the raiser. 
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Questions add Ansmens 
Early Potatos and Gladioli. — T. H. Ansell : By 
early Potatos, we should imagine that you will plant 
fairly dwarf ones, and if so, the Gladioli woul i have 
plenty of space to make good growth. It is merely 
a question of light for the foliage of the Gladioli, 
because if that is assured, the bulbs will grow well in 
company with the Potatos. The soil would be 
practically fresh for that kind of thing, and fresh 
soil is of great benefit to Gladioli. There will not 
be much space for digging the Potatos without 
treading on the Gladioli, so that you will have to be 
unusually careful. We suppose it is a question of 
space that leads you to plant Gladioli between 
Potatos ; otherwise we should advise you to plant 
the Gladioli by themselves on another piece of the 
same ground. 
Pruning Marechal Niel Rose. — Omega : You do 
not state whether the plant is under glass or out of 
doors. In the former case it is the custom to prune 
the plants as soon as they have done flowering, un¬ 
less it is desired to keep them back. Heat is applied 
according to the time it is desired to have the Roses 
in bloom. Out of doors you may perform the opera¬ 
tion at the end of March or the beginning of April. 
The long shoots you mention are very valuable, and 
should be left almost their full length, merely cutting 
off the slender and badly ripened tips. Whenever 
the shoots get crowded, cut away more or less cf the 
old stems, and train in the young ones. Thin out or 
cut away most or all of the very slender and useless 
shoots. Flowers will be produced freely by the side 
shoots that spring from the tall and strong ones of 
last year. 
Names of Plants — P. M .: 1, Tydaea Madame 
Heine; 2, Selaginella apus.— T. C. : 1, Forsythia 
suspensa ; 2, Jasminum nudiflorum ; 3, Viburnum 
Tinus; 4, Corydalis solida. — H. J.\ 1, Nuttallia 
cerasiformis ; 2, Cornus mas ; 3, Cupressus pisifera 
squarrosa ; 4, Thujopsis dolobrata variegata; 5, 
Scilla sibirica; 6, Cattleya Trianaei.—IF.il/.; 1, 
Cypripedium venustum ; 2, Cypripedium Sedeni ; 3, 
Cymbidium eburneum ; 4, Masdevallia tovarensis.— 
A. G. A.: 1, Draba ciliaris ; 2, Pulmonaria augusti- 
folia; 3, Narcissus Pseudo-Narcissus var. ; 4, Crocus 
susianus ; 5, Crocus vernus var.— J. S. : 1, Billbergia 
nutans; 2, Eriostemon lanceolatus ; 3, Spiraea 
media (often called S. confusa in gardens) ; 4, Erioste¬ 
mon lanceolatus. 
Flowers for a North Border.— Omega : There are 
many things that will grow on a north aspect border 
provided the soil is fairly good and not overhung by 
trees. Amongst perennial plants you can grow 
Lilium candidum, L. tigrinum, L. Martagon, L. 
auratum and various others. Polyanthus, Primula 
vulgaris, P.'elatior, P. japonica, P. Sieboldi, in their 
several varieties should do well. Christmas and 
Lenten Roses succ ed admirably ; also Hemerocallis, 
Iris, Hepaticas, Trilliums, Anemones, Aquilegias, 
Campanulas, Violas, Pansies, Chrysanthemum 
maximum, C. uliginosum, Doronicum in variety, 
Epilobium angustifolium, Helenium, Helianthus 
rigidus, H. multiflorus, and various others that are 
not particular about direct sunshine. Annuals 
would include Poppies, Godetias, Larkspurs, 
Collinsia bicolor, Clarkias, Malope trifida grandi- 
flora, Lavatera trimestris. Phlox Drummondi, Nemo- 
philas and various others. The soil should in all 
ca^es be fairly moist and well exposed to light above 
and to rain. If so, you should have no difficulty. 
H erbaceous* alpine plants, 
&c., for the best collections of these extant, all hardy 
grown and grand, see FORBES’ New Catalogue, 1897, over 
iao pages, giving colour, height, time of flowering, and a mass 
of other useful information. Free on application.—JOHN 
FORBES, Nurseryman, Hawick, Scotland. 
Kirk's Vine and Plant Food. 
The production of Mr. Kirk, Alloa, N.B. 
Marvellous results have been obtained by its use. 
A GfT Highest Awards. Facts that 
JL U V cannot be disputed. First at Crystal Palace, 
1894. First and Gold Medal, Dublin, 1895. First and Banksian 
Medal, Newcastle, July, 1896. First and Corporation Prize, 
Edinburgh, September, 1896. 
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