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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
May 29, 1897. 
well worthy of extensive patronage. Delphinium 
nudicaule, Dianthus glacialis, Aster alpinus, and 
Bapaver alpinum were all very gay, and the quaint 
hardy Cypripedium Calceolus C. parviflorum, and C. 
montanum attracted much attention. The Ixiolirions, 
Very handsome bulbous subjects from the Cape,were 
another feature. I. sintenesi has light blue stellate 
flowers of about in. in diameter, with several deep 
blue stripes down the centre of each segment. I. 
macranthum is pale blue, and the segments are more 
reflexed. At the side of the rockery there appeared 
a large handsome tuft of Iberis sempervirens flore 
pleno, whilst in the background a noble specimen of 
the silvery Thistle Onopordofi tauricum reared its 
stately head. Nothing in the Thistle line can be more 
effective than this. 
The collection of hardy cut flowers that surrounded 
the rockery was a marvel of comprehensiveness, and 
formed a notable object lesson of the wealth and 
Variety of material that the Messrs. Barr’s nurseries 
contain. "the flowers were arranged in bold striking 
bunches that could not fail to be effective. The col¬ 
lection of Irises was a superb one, and the profusion 
of rich colour and differences of marking offered by 
members of this important family. I. germanica and 
its varieties formed a host in themselves, Mrs. 
Darwin, a pure white, being a real beauty. I. 
Madame Chereau, I. g. Kharput, I. gracchus varie- 
gata, I. pallida, and the sweet scented I. Cingealti 
were all good. Dietis Huttoni is a curious looking 
Irid with thick, stiff, leathery leaves and yellow 
flowers. Papaver orientale in such grand forms as 
Beauty of Livermere, blood red ; Prince of Orange, 
orange; Salmon Queen, and Blush Queen were 
simply gorgeous. Centaurea montana in varieties of 
white, rose, purple, and yellow, was much admired, 
and the same might be said of Linum narbonense 
with its delicate lilac-hued flowers. Lupinus poly- 
phyllus, Ranunculus viridiflorus, Aquilegias in a 
great variety of colours, Cheiranthus alpinus, 
Trollius Orange Globe, T. japonicus flore pleno, and 
Geums in variety, all added their quota of beauty to 
the general effect. A number of the single 
Pyrethrums in many shades were also well deserv¬ 
ing of honourable mention. Fanny, blush; and 
Princess Charlotte, crimson, were two of the best. 
A collection of leading varieties of Violas was also 
included, and a huge leaf of Gunnera scabra, some 
8 ft. in length, that was here displayed to illustrate 
the value of this foliage plant created quite a sensa¬ 
tion. 
The Guildford Hardy Plant Co. scored a great 
success in a miniature rockery erected by them. It 
was some 25 ft. in length, and rose at an angle of 
about 45° from the line of the stage edge. All the 
plants with which it was furnished, and they were 
many, rare, and varied, looked singularly happy, and 
it was easy to imagine that they had grown in 
that position all their lives. Dwarf Conifers of a kind 
made a suitable background. Ramondia pyren- 
aica, Papaver alpinum, Onosma taurica, Cypri¬ 
pedium Calceolus, C.montanum, Daphne fioniana, and 
D. Cneorum were some of the most notable subjects. 
Mr. John Forbes, Hawick, Scotland, has a small 
group of Polyanthuses, including a number of varie¬ 
ties in first-class order, and well illustrating the 
value of the flower for spring bedding purposes. 
Messrs. Dobbie & Co., Rothesay, had a collection 
of Violas, Sweet Peas, and single and Cactus 
Dahlias. The first named were in strong force, and 
comprised about seventy leading varieties. Of these 
we may mention Marchioness, Geo. Lord, Princess 
Beatrice, Lemon Queen, A. J. Rowberry, Niphetos, 
Peter Barr, Lavender King, James Cocker, and Sweet 
Lavender. Sweet Peas and Dahlias were in grand 
form and colour for the time of year, although the 
latter flowers are so closely associated with autumn. 
Messrs. R Wallace & Co. made a big exhibit of 
Irises, Liliums, Ixias, and Calochortus. Their collec¬ 
tion of each of these was excellent, great variety 
being forthcoming in both colour and habit. The 
Spanish Irises (I. Xiphion) were represented in many 
colours and they were very much admired, for the 
flowers appear to great advantage amongst the 
graceful, grass-like foliage. 
A magnificent display of hardy cut flowers came 
from Messrs. Kelway, Langport, Somerset. It in¬ 
cluded a collection of double and single P) rethrums, 
in white, yellow, crimson, yellow, and pink, Cannas, 
Aquilegias, Paeonies, and Irises in great variety. 
Lupinus Langport King, L. polyphyllus, and L. 
Foxi, all fine, showy plants, and favourite subjects 
for herbaceous gardens. 
Messrs A. W. Young & Co., Stevenage, Herts, had 
a varied exhibit of hardy plants, including a 
collection of Violas with mixed cut flowers, and a 
batch of Zonal Pelargoniums in pots. 
THE LARGEST ORDER 
FOR HEW YIOLETS 
PERHAPS EVER SUPPLIED. 
1,000 California & 2,000 Princess of Wales 
just sent to Mrs. Champernowne, Totnes. 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE says:— 
“ Violet Princess of Wales finest of all Singles, 
flowers as large as a florin. Should be grown 
by all.” 
Italia, 8s. per doz. 
PrimaYera, 5s. per doz. 
California, 4s. per doz. 
Princess of Wales, 5s. per doz. 
Princess Beatrice, 4s. per doz. 
Amiral Avellan, 5s. per doz. 
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penham, says: — 28th April', 1897. 
“ Plants arrived in beautiful condition, not a 
leaf damaged. Kindly hand the packer 2s. 6d. 
for me.” 
H. MARSHALL, Esq., Epworth, Doncaster, also 
writes:— 29//; April, 1897. 
" I have the pleasure of stating that the plants 
arrived safely, thanks to the very clever packing. 
They were beyond my expectations, and when I 
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you.” 
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