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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
March 27, 1897. 
Mr. Lamb, gardener to R. Smith, Esq., Dilworth 
House, Longridge, with 44 entries, got first for 
Cyclamens, Cinerarias, double Hyacinths, and some 
of the other smaller classes of bulbs. He had 7 first, 
12 second, and 20 third prizes. Mr. P. Rigby, gar¬ 
dener to J. Smith, Esq , Whittingham House, had 
20 entries, and received 9 first, 6 second, and 4 third 
prizes, being first for Dielytras, Musk, a collection 
of vegetables and culinary Apples. Mr. W. Gillet, 
gardener to M. B. Copland, Esq., Farington Lodge, 
Leyland, entered in 15 classes, and was awarded first 
for two bouquets, and Mignonette. Mr. Parkinson, 
gardener to J. Whitaker, Wellington House, Leyland, 
with 7 entries, was awarded six prizes, one a first for 
dessert Apples. Other exhibitors were Messrs. J. 
Butter, Blackburn ; E. Estham, Whittingham ; J. F. 
Williamson, Fleetwood; W. Morris, Preston 
(amateurs) ; and Mr. J. Newsham, gardener to C. M. 
Brown, Esq , Ribble'.on. 
The trade was represented by Mrs. Payne, 
Fulwood ; Mr. Troughton, ;Walton-le-Dale ; Messrs. 
Morley & Co., Preston ; Mr. C. Walker, Leyland, and 
the Cowan Company, Liverpool, the latter 
exhibiting a select collection of about 200 plants of 
Orchids, the largest plant being Dendrobium fim- 
briatum oculatum, with thirty racemes, one growth 
having six. Other conspicuous plants were Coelogyne 
cristata alba, Odontoglossum andersonianum, Cypri- 
pedium Le Druixse (a cross between between C. 
calossum, and C. harrisianum). This collection with 
C. Dauthieri (yellow), Cattleyas Laelias* and 
Oncidiums was awarded a special prize. The quality 
of all the exhibits was considered above the average 
and the competition keen in some of the classes. 
AIGBURTH HORTICULTURAL. 
The seventh spring show of this society was held on 
Saturday, 20th inst., in the parish room, and must be 
accounted the best yet held under the auspices of 
the society. Not only were the entries increased, 
but the individual exhibits showed a decided im¬ 
provement. 
For twelve distinct Hyacinths, W. J. Davey, Esq. 
(gardener, Mr. G. Leadbeater) was first. For six 
distinct varieties W. B. Bowring, Esq. (gardener, Mr. 
T. Ankers) led the way. The prizes in these two classes 
were given by Messrs. Ant. Roozen & Son. For six 
pots of Hyacinths, three bulbs in a pot, W. J. 
Davey, Esq., took the lead with fine spikes and bells. 
The prizes were given by Mr. G. Rose, Liverpool. 
For six pots of Narcissus in eight-inch pots, Mrs. 
Duncan (gardener, Mr. F. Keightley) took the 
premier reward. For six pots of single Tulips, W. J. 
Davey, Esq., won the first prize, offered by Messrs. 
Dickson & Robinson, Manchester. W. B. Bowring, 
Esq., took the lead for six pots of double Tulips. 
For three pots of Amaryllis, G. W. Moss, Esq. (gar¬ 
dener, Mr. T. Johnson) secured the first prize 
offered by Messrs. R. P. Ker & Sons. 
For one stove plant in bloom, W. H. Houston 
Esq., M.P. (gardener, Mr. Heaton) took the lead with 
Dendrobium nobile. For one greenhouse plant in 
bloom, C. Langton, Esq. (gardener, Mr. R. Fawkes) 
was first with Rhododendron Gibsonii. For two 
Orchids, E. Pryor, Esq. (gardener, Mr. E. Taylor) 
led the way with Coelogyne cristata and Dendro¬ 
bium wardianum. For one Orchid the same 
exhibitor had Cymbidium lowianum with twelve 
spikes. For one Fern, C. Langton, Esq., took the 
lead with a good plant of Goniophlebium subauricula- 
tum. The same exhibitor had the best Azalea in a 
heavily flowered Due de Nassau. E. Pryor, Esq., 
had the best three Azaleas in eight inch pots. He 
also showed the best hardy Rhododendron. C. 
Langton, Esq. had the best greenhouse Rhododen¬ 
dron in a grand plant of Smithii aureum. For three 
forced hardy plants, A. L. Jones, Esq. (gardener, Mr. 
A. Randall) was first with fine plants. Mr. Duncan 
had the best two Palms; and J, Davey, Esq., had 
the best single specimen in a fine plant of Kentia 
forsteriana. W. B. Bowring, Esq., was first for 
Cyclamen and a hardy Azalea. For four pots 
of Lily of the Valley, W. C. Atkinson, Esq. 
(gardener, Mr. J. Madeley) was first. J. Davey, 
Esq , had the best Spiraeas. For six tree Carna¬ 
tions, A. L. Jones, Esq., tcok the first prize given 
by Mr. C. Young, West Derby. 
The judges were Messrs. B. Cromwell and J. J. 
Cra "an. The arrangements were ably carried out 
by the committee and Mr. R. Fawkes, the 
secretary. 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL. 
The Drill Hall was again well-filled with a very 
varied description of flowers, on the 23rd inst. 
Orchids, Hyacinths, Daffodils, Tulips, Cyclamen, 
Hippeastrum, Roses, and various hardy spring 
flowers. 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Ltd., Chelsea, put up a 
large and showy group of Orchids, characterised by 
a profuse display of bloom. Hybrid Dendrobiums 
were very conspicuous, and amongst the new sorts 
included D. Wiganiae splendidissimum and D. 
Euryclea, Cattleyas, Epidendrums, Oncidiums, 
Angraecums, Brassias.Phalaenopsis,Odontoglossums, 
Cymbidiums, Cypripediums, Trichopilia, and many 
others went to make up a sho wy as well as interesting 
display. (Silver Flora Medal), 
A group of Orchids was exhibited by J. Bradshaw, 
Esq. (gardener, Mr. H. Whiffen), The Grange, 
Southgate. Odontoglossums were very prominent 
here, including well-flowered specimens of O. 
ruckerianum, O. triumphans, O. crispum, O. luteo- 
purpureum, and others. Dendrobiums, Cattleyas, 
and Lycastes were also well grown, the flowers in 
some cases being of great size. (Silver Banksian 
Medal.) 
Thos. Gabriel, Esq. (gardener, Mr. H. Gurgett), 
Streatham, staged a group of splendidly flowered 
Dendrobium wardianum and D. devonianum, which 
were much admired. (Silver Banksian Medal.) 
Welbore Ellis, E^q. (gardener, Mr. W. S. Barrell), 
Hazelbourne, Docking, also exhibited a group of 
Orchids, including fine pieces of Dendrobium 
Hildebracdcii, Odontoglossum Coradinei, O. crispum, 
guttatum,&c. (Silver Banksian Medal). 
Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart, (grower, Mr. W. H. 
White), Burford Lodge, Dorking, was accorded a 
cultural commendation for Laelia rubescens, bearing 
six spikes of bloom. He also had fine pieces of 
Miltonia bleuana, Angraecum Ellisii, Dendrobium 
Morganiae, and the singular Catasetum barbatum 
spinosum. 
A small group of well-grown, well-flowered, and 
fine varieties of Odontoglossums, was exhibited by 
De Barri Crawshay, Esq. (gardener, Mr. S. Cooke), 
Rosefield, Sevenoaks. O. ruckerianum Juno, O. 
Coradinei Rosefield var., O. andersonianum, and O. 
crispum were really very hands tme and valuable. 
(Silver Banksian Medal.) 
A very showy group of Orchids was exhibited by 
Messrs. F. Sander & Co , St. Albans. Cattleyas, 
Odontoglossums and Cattleyas were very noticeable, 
particularly Odontoglossum crispum Cooksonii 
Sander's var.,'and a spike of Cypripedium roths- 
childianum bearing four large flowers (Silver Bank¬ 
sian Medal). 
Messrs. Linden, L'Horticulture Internationale, 
Brussels set up a group of varieties of Odontoglossum 
crispum and its allies in many fine varieties, 
including O. Wilckeanum sarcodes, O. crispum 
Luciani,' and many others (Silver Banksian Medal). 
A Silver-Gilt Flora Medal was awarded to 
Norman C. Cookson, Esq. (gardener, Mr. 
W. Murray), Oakwood, Wylam-on-Tyne, for a 
magnificent piece of Phaius Cooksonii bearing 
thirteen grand racemes of bloom. 
A Silver Flora Medal was accorded to Baron 
Schroder (gardener, Mr. H. Ballantine), The Dell, 
Egham, for some magnificent varieties of Odonto- 
glossum, including O. leeanum, O. luteo-purpureum 
vuylstekeanum, O. Coradinei, etc. The OJonto- 
glossum ruckerianum exhibited by W. Thompson, 
Esq. (gardener, Mr. W. Stevens), Walton Grange, 
Stone, Staffs., was one of the best of its kind. 
Purnell Purnell, Esq., Woodlands, Streatham Hill, 
received a Bronze Banksian Medal for a small but 
comprehensive group of Alpines, Primulas chiefly. 
Messrs. John Peed & Sons, Roupell Pat k Nurseries, 
Norwood Road, S.E., received a Silver Banksian 
Medal for a very showy and well arranged group of 
miscellaneous flowering and foliage plants. A finely 
flowered specimen of Dendrobium nobile was a great 
attraction here ; also a glass case containing some 
very fine specimens of Bertolonia marmorata. 
Hardy flowers in great quantity were contributed 
by Mr.T. S. Ware, Hale Farm Nurseries, Tottenham, 
N. The salient feature of the group was a collection 
of Narcissi in pots which contained most of the 
leading varieties suitable for this culture. Adonis 
vernalis, Anemones, Primulas, and Saxifragas in 
variety were all in excellent form (Silver Banksian 
Medal). Near the door Messrs. Wm. Paul & Son, 
Waltham Cross, had a number of pot Camellias and 
Roses in full bloom. Of the former, such varieties 
as Beauty of Waltham and The Duchess were 
exceelingly well shown (Silver Banksian Medal). 
On theopposite side of the entrance to Messrs. Paul 
& Son’s exhibit appeared pot plants of Rose Crimson 
Rambler and Clematis contributed by Mr. H. B. 
May, Dyson’s Lane Nurseries, Upper Edmonton 
(Silver Flora Medal). 
Messrs. Barr & Son, King Street, Covent Garden, 
cime out strongly with a grand collection of cut 
blooms of Narcissi that furnished a fine glow of 
colour. Anemone Pulsatilla and a few bunches of 
Muscaris were also included (Silver Banksian 
Medal). 
An extensive exhibit of forced material was made 
by Mr. Keif, gardener to Mrs. Abbott, South Villa, 
Regent's Park, N.W. It consisted of a mixed 
collection of Tulips, a few trumpet Narcissi, an ex¬ 
cellent lot of Polyanthus Narcissi, some good 
Hyacinths, and Lily of the Valley. The Tulips, too, 
were in excellent order. (Silver Flora Medal.) 
Messrs. John Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, S.E., 
were responsible for a very showy group of mis¬ 
cellaneous flowering and foliage plants set up with 
their usual taste. Some grand trusses of Clivias were 
very conspicuous here, and the foliage plants includ¬ 
ing Crotons, and Dracaenas in variety, were all clean 
and well-grown. The graceful Acacia riceana is 
also well deserving of mention. (Silver Flora Medal). 
Forced flowers, comprising Tulips, trumpet and 
Polyanthus Narcissi, were well-shown by Mr. W. 
Howe, gardener to Henry Tate, Esq., Park Hill, 
Streatham Common. Various foliage plants were 
employed to lighten the somewhat heavy appearance 
of the bank of flowers. (Silver Banksian Medal.) 
Messrs. W. Cutbush & Son, Highgate, N., had an 
extensive and varied display of Tulips and 
Hyacinths, a high order of merit being sustained 
throughout. Of Tulips such varietes as Joost Van 
Vondel, and its white form, yellow Prince, Rose Gris 
de Lin, Keizer's Kroon, Pottebakker White, and 
Ophir d’Or, were splendidly represented. The 
Hyacinths were a noble lot, and for size of spike, 
vividness of colouring, and freshness, would take a 
lot of beating. Upwards of 50 varieties were on 
view, and all of them in fine condition. From the 
same firm came an exhibit of forced flowering trees, 
including Cerasus Avium fl. pi., Wistaria sinensis, 
Cytisus Laburnum, and Magnolia Alexandrina. A 
Silver-gilt Flora Medal was deservedly awarded for 
this great effort. 
Tulips were also shown by Messrs. R. and G. 
Guilbert, Southgate. Messrs. Paul & Son, the Old 
Nurseries, Cheshunt, exhibited well grown specimens 
of a number of the showiest early spring flowers, 
Primulas, Anemones, and Saxifragas being in strong 
force (Silver Banksian Medal). A basket of spring 
flowers was also contributed by Messrs. W. Gordon 
& Sons, Murrayfield, Edinburgh. 
Winter flowering Begonias were splendidly shown 
by Messrs. H. Canned & Sons, Swanley, Kent, and 
this exhibit was certainly one of the most note¬ 
worthy ia the whole of the hall. B. nitida alba, B. 
Verschaflelti, B. ordoratissima, B. Paul Bruant, B. 
Saturni, and B. hybrida floribunda were some of the 
best forms, but the whole of the plants were 
splendidly grown and attractively staged (Silver 
Banksian Medal). 
Aigburth Amaryllis grown by Messrs. Robert P. 
Ker & Sons, Aigburth Nursery, Liverpool, made a 
superb display. The plants were dwarf and the 
flower scapes in proportion, but the size of the 
flowers was immense, and well upheld the credit of 
the northern growers (Silver Gilt Flora Medal). 
The Church Road Nursery Co., Hanwell, were 
again to the fore with a display of Cyclamen, a 
space measuring about 30 ft. by 4 ft. being filled 
with them. A Silver Flora Medal was awarded. 
Cut Roses in magnificent form were forthcoming 
from Mr. George Mount, Canterbury. Catherine 
Mermet, Ethel Brownlow, Fisher Holmes, Cleopatra, 
The Bride, and Marechal Niel were some of the 
best varieties on view. 
A large stand of cut blooms and sprays of Rose 
Fortunes Yellow, an Apricot-hued semi-double 
variety ; also cut blooms of Camellia reticulata were 
sent by Mr. Fyfe, Lockinge Gardens, Wantage. A 
Bronze Banksian Medal was voted. (Silver Flora 
Medal). 
Messrs. Jas. Veitch & Sons, Ltd., Chelsea, sent 
some well-flowerel blue Primroses; also a few plants 
of Richardia elliottiana. Messrs. R. Wallace & Co., 
