April 17, 1897. 
THE GARDENING 'VORLD 
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Mr. George Mount, the Nurseries, Canterbury 
sent a large and very notable lot of Roses. In the 
background were plants in pots of crimson Rambler, 
and Lord Penzance's Sweet Brier. The cut flowers 
in the foreground, it would be difficult to over praise. 
Mrs. John Laing was in great quantity, and in 
magnificent condition. Other varieties that were in 
good form were The Bride, Catharine Mermet, and 
Ulrich Brunmr. Mr. Mount evidently knows the 
way to grow Roses (Silver Flora Medal). 
Cut Narcissi were shown in great quantity by Mr. 
T. S. Ware, Hale Farm Nurseries, Tottenham, N. 
Empress, Emperor, Poeticus poetarum, and Princeps 
were some of the best forms shown. A small group 
of Alpines came from the same firm and included 
five pans of Gentiana acaulis, and Primula Auricula, 
and its yellow form (Silver-Gilt Flora Medal). 
Messrs. Jas. Veitch & Sons, had samples of Rho¬ 
dodendron racemosum, and Cydonia Maulei, both in 
full flower. The Rev. G. H. Engleheart, Apple- 
shaw, Andover, sent a number of hybrid and seedling 
Narcissi, raised by him. This stand had always a 
crowd of Daffodil lovers round it, thus bearing 
testimony to the popularity of the reverend gentle¬ 
man's efforts. Messrs. R. Wallace & Co., the Kilnfield 
Gardens, Colchester sent Erythronium revolutum 
E. Johnsonii, Iris caucasica, Fritillada pudica. 
Messrs. Jas. Veitch & Sons contributed a compre¬ 
hensive collection of cut flowers of Narcissi in 
excedent condition, including such forms as Henry 
Irving, Mrs. J. B. M. Camm, Empress, Horsfieldii, 
and Barrii conspicuous. Not the least interesting 
here were a number of unnamed crosses between 
well-known varieties. At one end of the Daffodils 
were several fine flowers of the curious and distinct 
Iris Susiana (Silver Banksian Medal). 
Cut Roses in quantity came from Mr. J. Walker, 
Thame, Oxon, consisting of Niphetos and Marechal 
Niel. The blooms of the Niphetos were in grand 
condition, but the Marechals looked rather journey 
worn (Silver Banksian Medal). 
Mr. A. Chapman, gardener to Captain Holford, 
Westonbirt, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, sent a large 
batch of Amaryllis. Some of the flowers were of 
great size, although they were not above a suspicion 
of coarseness, still they represented a very good 
strain, and their apparent vigour spoke well for the 
cultivation accorded them (Silver Flora Medal). 
A Bronze Banksian Medal was awarded to Ed. 
Mawley, Esq., Berkhampstead, for a group of cut 
Roses made up tastefully in bouquets. Mr. Fyfe, 
gardener to Lord Wantage, Lockinge Park, Wan¬ 
tage, sent a fine lot of the showy Apricot-hued 
Rose Fortune's Yellow. 
J. T. Bennett Poe, Esq., Holmewood, Cheshunt, 
was awarded the first prize for a collection of 
Daffodils. Of the large trumpet Daffodils Madame 
de Graaff was the most conspicuous here. The 
popular star section was decidedly the strong 
feature. 
Mr. Divers, Belvoir Castle Gardens, sent a 
collection of Apples numbering upwards of thirty 
varieties in first-class preservation. 
Mr. W. Farr, Spring Grove, Isleworth, sent 
Strawberries, Grapes, Mushrooms, and Beans. 
Mr. G. Wythes, gardener to Earl Percy, Syon 
House, Brentford, received a Silver Gilt Knightian 
Medal for a comprehensive collection of vegetables, 
including French Beans, Seakale, New Potatos, 
Asparagus, Mushrooms, and saladings ; also some 
fine dishes of Strawberries, La Grosse Sucree. 
A Silver Knightian Medal fell to the lot of Mr. 
Empson, gardener to Mrs. Wingfield, Ampthill 
House, Ampthill, for an exhibit of vegetables and 
fruit, the latter including Strawberries and Apples. 
In the classes for the Veitch prizes for the best 
flavoured Apple and Pear, Mr. Charles Ross, 
Welford Park, Newbury, had the best Apple in Lord 
Burghley ; Mr. C. Herrin, Dropmore, was second 
wiih Sturmer Pippin. 
NATIONAL AURICULA AND PRIMULA 
April 13 th. 
The twenty-first annual exhibition of the National 
Auricula and Primula Society was held in the Drill 
Hall, in connection with the meeting of the Royal 
Horticultural Society. If there were few new 
varieties, the old fashioned varieties created a great 
amount of interest and helped to draw together a 
great concourse of people. 
The Guildford Hardy Plant Nursery, Guildford, 
secured the leading award for fifty Auriculas. 
Amongst the seifs, Buttercup, Lord of Lome, 
Heroine, Mrs. A. Potts, seedling (Douglas), and Rev. 
Chas. Kingsley were very fine indeed. The whole 
fifty were very even. Mr. J. Douglas, gardener to 
Mrs. Whitbourn, Great Gearies, Ilford, was a very 
good second but the flowers were less even in size. 
Mr. A. J. Sanders, gardener to Viscountess Chewton, 
Cobham, came third. 
Mr. C. Turner, Slough, was well to the front for 
Alpine Auriculas, taking first as usual with a fine lot. 
Mr. C. Phillips, Bracknell, took second; Mr. J. 
Douglas was third with some fine flowers ; and Mr. 
A. J. Sanders was fourth. Mr, C. Turner again 
came to the front for six Alpine Auriculas, which 
were beautiful; he was followed by Mr. C. Phillips; 
Mr. W. L. Walker, Reading ; Mr. Jas. Douglas ; and 
by Mr. J. J. Keen, Southampton, in the order named. 
For four Alpine Auriculas the prizes were taken by 
Mr. L. Walker; Mr. J. J. Keen; Mr. A. Fisk, Brox- 
bourne ; Mr. J. Gilbert, gardener to the Rev. L. R. 
Flood, Merrow Rectory; and J. T. Bennett-Poe, 
Esq., respectively. 
For twelve Auriculas, dissimilar, the leading 
award was taken by Mr. A. J. Sanders, who had ten 
edged varieties and two seifs, all well grown. The 
second prize was taken by Mr. C. Phillips, who was 
further successful in securing the award for the 
premier Auricula in the show in Rev. F. D. Horner, 
a green-edged variety. Philip J. Worsley, Esq., 
Clifton, took the third place for twelve. J. T. 
Bennett Poe, Esq., came in fourth. 
Mr. C. Phillips took the lead in the class for six 
Auriculas, dissimilar, havirg strongly grown plants. 
Mr. A. J. Sanders, J. T. Bennett Poe, Esq., and 
Philip Worsley, Esq., secured the rest of the prizes 
in the order named. 
Mr. Wm. Smith, Bishop Stortford, had the best 
four Auriculas, in an even lot; he was followed by 
Mr. A. R. Brown, Birmingham, and Mr. J. Gilbert 
in this order. For two Auriculas the prizes were 
taken by Mr. A. R. Brown, Mr. Wm. Smith, Mr. J. 
Gilbert, Mr. A. Fisk, and Mr. Coulling (gardener to 
W. W. Palmer, Esq. Shortlands, Kent. 
For a green-edged variety Mr. A. J. Sanders was 
first. Mr. J. Douglas had the best gray-edged 
variety, the best white-edged sort, and the best self 
in Mrs. Potts. 
Mr. J. Douglas had the best twelve Primroses, in 
large pots of well-flowered and varied plants. Mr. 
A. J. Sanders was second with inferior varieties. He 
look the lead for twelve Polyanthus, which were 
good. Mr. J. Douglas was second, and Mr. George 
Dixon, Chelford, Cheshire, was third. 
Mr. J. Douglas exhibited the best group of any 
species or varieties of Primulas, which were varied 
and pretty. The Hardy Plant Nursery was second, 
having Auriculas mostly. Mr. Douglas again came 
to the front for a basket of Primroses and Polyan¬ 
thus; he was followed by the Hardy Plant Nursery, 
and Messrs. Paul & Son, Cheshunt, were third. 
The latter were first for six Primulas, distinct 
species. Mr. Jas. Douglas secured the first award 
for twelve Primulas, distinct species, showing con¬ 
siderable variety. Amongst others were P. mollis, 
P. Forbesi, P. Sieboldi vars., P. verticillata, &c. 
A Silver Banksian Medal was accorded to the 
Hardy Plant Company for a group of Auriculas, of 
which there were four baskets, arranged on a 
groundwork of Herniaria, Antennaria, or Sedum, 
according as the flowers were of self colours, gray, 
or green-edged. 
Presentation to Mr. Douglas. 
In the afternoon the judges at the Auricula show, 
together with a number of friends assembled at 
luncheon at the Hotel Windsor. Mr. Mai tin Smith 
occupied the chair. After the viands had been dis¬ 
cussed the chairman rose to address the meeting. 
After congratulating the members of the Auricula 
Society upon the good show of the day, a show which 
he learnt that if it had not surpassed any held in the 
past was at least equal to them, and passing to what 
he might term the second part ofthe proceedings viz., 
the presentation to Mr. Douglas, he could only say 
that both the Auricula and Primula Society, and the 
National Carnation, and Picotee Society owed much 
to the steady work of Mr. Douglas, who had, so to 
speak, nursed them through the diseases of childhood. 
There was only one thing to be said against the clock, 
and the cheque which was the medium of the presenta¬ 
tion of their regard and that was their fugitive charac¬ 
ter. They all knew, said he, that time flits, and the old 
adage about time was equally true when applied to 
money. He could only hope that the clock would 
emulate its owner, be as accurate, and serve him as 
faithfully as he had served them. The presentation 
had been subscribed to by a list of 55 members, 
whose names were read over by Mr. Hen wood. 
In replying Mr. Douglas said that words failed him 
to express his sense of their kindness to him that 
day. He had done his work for the love he bore the 
flowers, and he had been well repaid by the pleasure 
that came to him in the pursuit. At that moment 
he could not refrain from making mention of various 
old friends who had aided greatly to give the socie¬ 
ties the prosperity they now enjoyed. Foremost 
among these were Mr. Charles Turner, Mr. Jas. Cut- 
bush, both of whom were gone, Mr. Mackintosh, Mr. 
Barlow, Mr. Brockbank and Mr. Dodwtll, all of 
whom he kDew and esteemed highly. In conclusion 
he wished that the societies with which he had been 
so closely connected, would continue to flourish for 
many years. 
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LIME. 
This is one of the most common articles for which a 
use is found in gardens, and withal one of the 
most useful. In old gardens where the soil abounds 
in humus, resulting from the heavy dressings of 
manure and decayed vegetable matter, which have 
been applied to it for a long series of years, a good 
dressing of lime will release the humus, and make 
the plant food in them more valuable, and on heavy 
stiff soils more friable and workable. It will not do 
to apply it in any form to Rhododendron beds, nor 
should it be used with soot. A dressing of lime and 
common salt to vine borders is one of the most in¬ 
expensive and effective manures which can be used. 
Some good growers apply it annually. 
One great point in connection with lime is that it 
supplies properties in which almost all natural 
manures are deficient. The use of slaked lime for 
the destruction of slugs and other insect pests is a 
practice almost universally followed, but often owing 
to the lime used not being freshly slaked it is not so 
effective as it should be. Lime water, made by 
putting several lumps of fresh lime in water, is a 
safe and effective agent with which to expel worms 
from pot plants. Allow the plants to become 
moderately dry before watering with it, and use it 
clear. The worms will soon come to the surface, and 
can then be easily dealt with. The question is often 
asked of what strength the lime water should be 
made. The answer to this is that water under the 
conditions the solution is made in gardens will only 
hold a certain amount of the caustic properties of the 
lime in solution, so it cannot be made above a certain 
strength, and that too, a safe one. Do not let the 
solid matter pass into the pots. It is, too, one of the 
best remedies for thrip on Azaleas, and best used 
when their growth is complete, before re-housing 
them, but have it free from any sediment or they 
will be whitewashed. 
Again, lime water is the best agent for the 
destruction of the slimy slug-like caterpillar, which 
occasionally is abundant upon Pear trees on walls. 
We never saw much of it on trees standing out in the 
open ; and frequently when one tree has been badly 
attacked by it two or three dozen others in the same 
garden have been exempt. One, or at the most, two 
syringings with lime water, have always with us 
sufficed to clear the trees of this certainly repulsive 
pest.— W. B G. 
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Protection of Wild Birds.—The Fifeshire County 
Council have taken the lead in Scotland in taking 
advantage of the new clause to the Wild Birds 
Protection Act of August last, to protect the wild 
birds in Fife, and particularly on a large area of land 
lying to the north of Leuchars and known as Tents- 
muir. 
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Questions add adsorbs 
[ Correspondents, please note that we cannot undertake to 
name florists' flowers such as Carnations, Pelargoniums, 
Chrysanthemums, Roses, nor such as are mere garden 
varieties, differing only in the colour of the flower. 
Florists' flowers, as a rule, can only he named by those who 
grow collections of them.] 
Insect injurious to the Pear Tree— W. B. G.: 
You do not say to what kind of injury you refer. As 
far as we can see you have not referred anywhere to 
the matter. Could you describe the nature of the 
injury, whether relating to leaves, stems, or fruit ? 
