July 3, 1897. 
701 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Limited, Chelsea, exhi¬ 
bited by far the largest group of Orchids at the 
meeting. There was a great profusion of bloom, 
including well-flowered pieces of Cattleya Warsce- 
wiczii, C. Warneri, C. Mendelii, Laelia purpurata, 
Sobralia macrantha, Dendrobium Phalaenopsis in 
variety, D. tbyrsifloium, Epidendrum vitellinum 
majus, Disa Vdtchi, Stenoglottis longifolia, and 
Cypripedium superbiens. Striking and showy hybrids 
were Laeliocattleya Eudora Superba, L. Eximia, L. 
canhamiana, L. Ascania, Laelia Stella and Cypripe¬ 
dium Curtisii. A fine piece of Cypripedium Parishii 
carried four scapes and seventeen expanded blooms 
besides buds. The group well deserved the Silver 
Flora Medal awarded it. 
Messrs. Hugh Low & Co., Clapton, exhibited a 
group of Cattleyas. Amongst which C. Mossiae in 
numerous very fine varities was prominent, including 
C M. maxima with huge flowers, and a splendid 
variety of C. M. reineckiana. They also staged C. 
Warscewiczii (gigas) C. Mossiae Wageneri, C. M. 
Hardyae, Laelia tenebrosa Charlesworthi and Laelio¬ 
cattleya arncldiana magnifica. Very charming were 
the flowers of Miltonia vexillatia superba. They 
also showed the new Cypripedium Mrs. E. V 
Low of charming light colour, and Cattleya Mossiae 
Bronze Queen, which was very handsome (Silver 
Banksian Medal). 
R. I. Measures, Esqr. (gardener, Mr. H. J. Chap¬ 
man) Cambridge Lodge, Camberwell, exhibited the 
magnificent Cypripedium leucochilum grandiflorum, 
in grand condition; he also staged C. Salus. Cattleya 
Mossiae Hardyae was shown by Fred Hardy, Esqr. 
(gardener, Mr. S. Stafford) Tyntesfield, Ashton-on- 
Mersey. The Revd. F. Paynter (gardener, Mr. Cook) 
Stoke Hill, Guildford, showed cut flowers of Phaius 
Humblotii. M. Blandford, Esqr. Bitterne, Southamp¬ 
ton, showed a piece of Cattleya warscewiczii Bland- 
ford's var. A cultural commendation was accorded 
to T. B. Haywood, Esqr. (gardener, Mr. C. J. 
Salter) Woodhatch, Lodge, Reigate, for a splendid 
spike of Miltonia vexillaria Daisy Haywood, having 
large pure white flowers and a golden due. Cut 
flowers of fine varieties of Cattleya Mendelii, all 
characterised by a very dark lip, were exhibited by 
Mr. H. A. Tracey, Lily and Orchid Nurseries, 
Twickenham. 
A superb group of Malmaison Carnation Princess 
of Wales came from Mr. H. J. McLeod, gardener to 
J. P. Morgan, Esq., Dover House. Many of the 
plants were giants in size and all bore large numbers 
of huge brightly coloured flowers. It is a long time 
since we have seen anything to equal these plants at 
the Drill Hall (Silver Gilt Flora Medal). 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons staged a unique collec¬ 
tion of Conifers near to and on other side of the 
entrance to the Hall. Without exception the plants 
were handsome and shapely specimens of their kind, 
and well-demonstrated what a diversity of habit and 
colouring is to be obtained among the Coniferae. 
Abies excelsa Remonti, A. e. inverta, A. e. pygmaea, 
Retinospora plumosa argentea, Cedrus atlantica 
aurea, C. Deodara aurea, Abies pungens argentea, 
Retinospora obtusa gracilis, and R. filifera aurea 
were a few of the most noteworthy members of a 
most praiseworthy exhibit (Gold Medal). 
Immediately facing the entrance Messrs. Cutbush 
& Son, of Highgate, had a grand array of Carnations. 
The large mound of Malmaison Princess of Wales in 
the centre, backed as it was by Bamboos, was in a 
capital condition to catch the eyes of visitors. The 
Blush and Rose Malmaisons, as well as the old 
Souvenir were well represented. Newer forms were 
to be seen in the white Nell Gwynne, the scarlet 
Lord Roseberry, and the crimson scarlet Prime 
Minister, all valuable varieties (Silver Flora 
Medal). 
Hardy cut flowers in quantity were contributed by 
Messrs. Barr & Son, King Street, Covent Garden, 
and very bright and gay they were. Delphiniums, 
Heuchera sanguinea, Gaillardias, Geums, Thalic- 
trum angustifoliurn, etc., were very fine. Irises were 
particularly strong, and some grand forms of I. 
laevigata were worthy of special mention (Silver 
Banksian Medal). 
Mr. T. S. Ware, Hale Farm Nurseries, Totten¬ 
ham, N., set up a charming exhibit of hardy cut 
flowers. A huge central mound Rose to the height 
of some io ft., and as the various bunches of plants 
were not crowded unduly the effect was good (Silver 
Flora Medal). 
Parnell Powell, Esq. Woodlands, Streatham Hill, 
had a small group of border Carnations set up with 
and edged with Ferns in pots. 
Mr. Pritchard, Christchurch, Hants, had a choice 
group of cut hardy flowers. Clematis recta, Cepha- 
laria alpina, and Centaurea macrocephala were 
specially bright here (Silver Banksian Medal). 
Messrs. Dobbie & Co., Rothesay, had a fine array 
of bedding Violas, Pansies, and Sweet Peas. Of the 
Violas, Bullion, A. J. Rowberry, Holyrood, Hamlet, 
Lavender King, Butterfly, Dorothy Tennant, Romeo, 
Hamisb, Cecilia, and Lemon Queen were first class. 
Of the Sweet Peas, Venus, Novelty, Mrs J. Cham¬ 
berlain, Katharine Tracy, Golden Gate, Prima 
Donna, Dawn of Day, and Firefly represented some 
capital forms (Silver Flora Medal). 
Tuberous Begonias were well shown by Messrs. 
H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, Kent. The single 
varieties were of great size, and the doubles con¬ 
tained many charming and delicate hued varieties 
(Silver Banksian Medal). 
Mr. H. G. Foster, Brockhampton Nurseries, ex¬ 
hibited upwards of seventy bunches of Sweet Peas, 
in sixty-four varieties. The flowers were arranged 
in loose bunches with Asparagus, small pot Ferns 
being interspersed with them. A series of epergnes, 
vases, etc., suitable for table decoration was also 
shown by Mr. Foster, with a view to illustrate the 
utility of the Sweet Pea in this respect. Among the 
varieties shown the following are a few of the 
cream:—Mrs. Eckford, Her Majesty, Royal Rose, 
Senator, New Countess, Gaiety, Brilliant, Mars, 
Daybreak, Ovid, Coquette, and Apple Blossom 
(Silver Banksian Medal). 
Liliums and Calochcrtuses were forthcoming in 
grand style from Messrs. R. Wallace & Co., Kilnfield 
Gardens, Colchester, to whom a Silver Flora Medal 
was awarded. A fine batch of Calochortus venustus 
citrinus was very notable. C. v. oculatus, C. v. 
vesta, C. v. pictus, and the handsome Eldorado strain 
were likewise deserving of the highest praise. 
Lilium thunbergianum Prince of Orange, L. t. 
brevifolium, L. szovitzianum, L. Parryi were some 
of the finest of the Liliums. 
Messrs. J. Cheal & Sons, Crawley, Sussex, received 
a Silver Banksian Medal for a pretty collection of 
cut hardy flowers, cut sprays of ornamental shrubs, 
etc. Bedding Violas were staged in bunches on the 
usual show stands. 
Messrs. }. Veitch & Sons, Ltd., Chelsea, had a 
small collection of the choicest varieties of Sweet 
Peas. The flowers were arranged with their own 
foliage, and sprays of Asparagus were interspersed 
between the bunches. 
Mr. H. B. May, Dyson’s Lane Nurseries, Upper 
Edmonton, sent a unique exhibit in the shape of a 
collection of Adiantums. This exhibit formed a good 
object lesson in the variety of size, form, cutting, and 
colour of the frond represented by the different 
members of the genus Adiantum (Silver Gilt Bank¬ 
sian Medal). 
Messrs. Kelway & Son, Langport, Somerset, 
showed Gaillardias, Delphiniums in their usual 
thorough style. A stand of blooms of Iris laevigata 
was also on view, and was much admired, some of 
the forms possessing remarkable width and sub¬ 
stance of segment (Silver Banksian Medal). 
Mr. W. Wells, Earlswood Nurserie", showed a few 
early flowering Chrysanthemums that seemed 
strangely out of place in the month of June. Messrs. 
J. Veitch & Son had baskets of a few hardy flowering 
shrubs, and a stand of the Javanico-jasminiflorum 
hybrid Rhododendrons. 
A group of plants that came from Messrs. F. 
Sander & Co., St. Albans, contained much that was 
new and rare. A grand batch of the pure while 
Watsonia Ardernei was much admired. There were 
also fine pieces of Encephalartos gracilis, and 
Phoenix Roebelini. Petunia Mrs. Fred Sander as 
shown here is a very double rosy pink Lrm. 
Arisaema fimbriatum is a wierd looking and interest¬ 
ing plant. The group a'so included a Dumber of 
varieties of foliage Begonias (Silver Gilt Banksian 
Medal). 
At a meeting of the fruit and vegetable committee 
Mr. George Keif, The Gardens, South Villa, 
Regent's Park, was awarded a " cultural commenda¬ 
tion” for three boxes of first-rate Peaches. The 
varieties were Dr. Hogg, Dymond, and Royal 
George. A similar award was made to Mr. Hudson, 
gardener to the Messrs, de Rothschild, Gunnersbury 
House, Acton, for two boxes of Plums and Cherries. 
Messrs. Laxton Brothers sent several dishes of 
Strawberries ; also samples of an early Marrow Pea. 
Messrs. Kelway & Son sent Gradus Pea, and Messrs. 
James Carter & Co. Pea Early Morn. Several 
Melons were sent from various sources, but they 
were mostly either unripe or lacking in colour. 
Roses. 
Mr. C. J. Salter, gardener to T. B. Haywood, Esq., 
Woodhatch Lodge, Reigate, was placed first in the 
premier mixed class for 24 single trusses, distinct. 
Caroline Testout, S. Marie Rhodocanachi, A. K. 
Williams, Mavourneen, C. Y. Teas, Sir Rowland 
Hill, Gustav Piganeau, Comte Raimbaud, Mrs. J 
Laing, and Beauty of Waltham were some of his 
best blooms. C. J. Grahame, Esq., Wrydelands, 
Leatberhead, came second; and the Rev. J. H. 
Pemberton, HaveriDg, Essex, third. There were 
five entries in this class. 
In the smaller class for 12 single trusses, distinct, 
there were but three entries. O. G. Orpen, Esq , 
Hillside, West Bergholt, Colchester, led the way; the 
Rev. A. Foster-Melliar, Sproughton Rectory, 
Ipswich, was second: and Mr. R. H. Laughton, 
Raymead, Hendon, third. 
G. W. Cook, Esq., The Briars, Torrington Park, 
had the best six single trusses distinct. C. J. 
Grahame, Esq., was awarded first for Dine single 
trusses of one variety. He had both Mrs. John 
Laing and Kaiserin Augusta Victoria in splendid 
condition. Mr. J. Salter was second, showing Mrs. 
John Laing; and the Rev. F. Page Roberts, Scoll, 
NorfolK, third. 
Six single trusses of any H.P. or Tea variety were 
best shown by O. G. Orpen, Esq., with Kaiserin 
Augusta Victoria. Mr. R. H. Laughton was second ; 
and G. W. Cook, Esq., The Briars, Torrington 
Park, third, in this class. 
O. G. Orpen, Esq., headed the list of competitors 
in the class for 24 blooms of Tea or Noisette varie¬ 
ties to consist cf not less than 12 varieties, and not 
more than three trusses of one variety to be shown. 
Souvenir d'Elise Vardon, Comtesse de Nadaillac, 
Madame CusiD, Sylph, Anna Olivier, and Ernest 
Melz were some of the best. C. J. Grahame, Esq. 
was second, and Mr. C. J. Salter, third. There were 
four entries. 
The Rev. Hugh A. Berners, Harkstead Rectory, 
Ipswich, won the first award for twelve single trusses 
in nine varieties. The Rev .A. Foster-Melliar took the 
second place ; and the Rev. J. H. Pemberton, the 
third, so that in this class at all events the clergy had 
it all their own way. 
The Rev. F. Page Roberts was first for six trusses 
of Tea or Noisette varieties. C. J. Grahame, Esq. 
had the best six siDgle trusses of one variety cf the 
same class of Rose, showing beth Madame Cusin 
and Innocente Pirola. O. G. Orpen, Esq, was 
second with Anna Olivier. In another class for six 
sirgle blooms of one variety, R. H. Laughton, Esq. 
was first. 
Mr. G. Baskett, gardener to Lord Penzance, 
Eashing Park, Godaiming had an exhibit of old 
garden Roses, 
A Silver Banksian Medal went to Messrs. Paul & 
Son, the Old Nurseries, Cheshunt, for a group of pot 
Roses and of cut blooms. 
Mr. Rumsey, Joyning’s Nurseries, Waltham 
Cross, contributed a quantity of high quality cut 
Roses, for which he received a Silver Banksian 
Medal. 
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OBITUARY. 
Mr. James Menzies. 
We regret to announce the death recently of Mr. 
James Menzies at the age of 71. He died at Lytchett 
Manor near Poole, Dorset, where he had been 
gardener for many years, and was held in great re¬ 
spect by his employers and friends. He leaves a 
family of sons and daughters to mourn his loss. He 
was one of the (now few remaining) pupils of Mr. 
Charles Mackintosh of Dalkeith memory. 
Mr. George Anderson. 
The horticultural world has sustained a loss in the 
person of Mr. George Anderson who recently passed 
to his long home at the advanced age of 76 years. 
He was for many years (upwards of 30) gardener at 
Thurso Castle, Thurso, Caithness, and his skill as a 
gardener was well known and generally admitted. 
At the annual shows of the Thurso Horticultural 
Society he was usually in evidence. His kindly and 
honest Dature, and his true courtesy to all with 
whom he came in contact will be recalled by those 
who knew him. Mr. Anderson served his apprentice- 
