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THE GARDENING WORLD 
September 16, 1899, 
Panicum variegatum, one of the most pleasing 
groups put up. 
Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, Kent, set up 
a beautiful exhibit of Cannas, backed up with dark¬ 
leaved varieties and Palms amongst Klondyke flower¬ 
ing specimens. Very fine were Menelik, Mdme. 
Pichon, Paul Meylan aurea, Queen Charlotte .Phila¬ 
delphia, Ami Jules Chretien, &c. They also had a 
magnificent exhibit of cactus Dahlias mixed with 
Gypsophila, and surmounted by Eulalia japonica 
zebrina. The best variety in its colour is Lovely 
Eynsford, a magnificent buff orange sort. The lead¬ 
ing varieties were all well represented 
Messrs. Debbie & Co., Nurserymen. Rothesay, 
make one of the brightest stands in the show,exhibit¬ 
ing a magnificent collection of cactus, pompon and 
show Dahlias. The new varieties are staged in 
large quantities making fine blocks of colour. 
Magnificent, Exquisite, Countess of Lonsdale, Ebony, 
Wm. Culhbertson, Capt. Broad, Ranji, Debonair, 
Britannia, Navy Service, Keyne’s White, Capstan, 
Alfred Varly, Mrs. John Goddard, and Night, were 
the most conspicuous. A mongst the fine pompons, 
The Duke, Iris, Madeline, Hypatea, Claribel, 
Elegant, Nancy, and Agate, were the most taking. 
The show and fancy varieties are of good quality too. 
This exhibit is well staged, the single blooms of 
Dahlias being shown on black velvet. The whole 
stand is backed up with handsome Palms and jars of 
herbaceous cut flowers. 
Mr. H. J. Jones, Ryecroft Nursery, Hither Green, 
Lewisham, London, S.E., upheld the reputation he 
has gained in Scotland for the effective grouping of 
his splendidly-grown and variously assorted plants. 
Mr. Jones occupied his usual position at the west 
end of the market, and the group, which showed this 
southern nurseryman in the newer role of exotic 
plant grower, drew forth encomiums from all, and it 
proved a feature of the show. A tall specimen 
Dracaena smithiana occupied a central prominence, 
and well balanced healthy Crotons in nearly a 
dozen of the finer named broad, narrow, twisted, and 
intermittent leaved varieties were poised becomingly 
above the wavy grounding of Maidenhair Ferns. 
Additional brightness was got from the use of Cala- 
diums. Orchids, too, were utilised, and :uch fine 
things as Dendrobium phalaenopsis schroederiana, 
and Oncidium incurvum were noted. A large 
selection of Gold and Silver and other Ferns, Cocos 
and Acalypha sanderiana, below which the handsome 
single Begonias were interspersed to add yet greater 
value. The group does Mr. Jones much credit. 
Mr. John Forbes, Hawick, N.B., had, as usual, a 
large and comprehensive table, on which he dis¬ 
played, to great advantage, some of the specialities 
for which he is so justly famous. Along the front, 
a really charmiDg collection of Carnation blooms 
were a treat in themselves. These were backed up 
by a few hundred blooms of all the newest and best 
varieties of Dahlias, in all their sections; Phloxes, 
and Pentstemons in the superb varieties for which 
Mr. Forbes has no equal, were specially well shown; 
also herbaceous and other hardy flowers in great 
variety and fine condition. Altogether the exhibit 
was a host in itself. 
Messrs. J. Hill & Son, Barrowfield Nurseries, 
Lower Edmonton, had a superb collection of stove 
and greenhouse Ferns occupying 300 square feet. 
This group was arranged in well balanced form, in 
prominences and depressions, abutting fronts and re¬ 
treating again to recesses. Such handsome exotic 
Ferns as Davallia fijiensis major, D. polyantha, D. 
elegans polydactyla, D. tenuifolia stricta, and others 
of this class. Aspleniums in the varieties Nidus, 
caudatum, ornatum, Nelangeri, together with Poly- 
podiums, Pterises, Lastrea Richardsi multifida, &c., 
were all noted in the group. Stag’s horn Ferns and 
. Lygodiums were used for draping and heightening 
effect, while lower down were capital samples of 
Adiantum curvatum, A. macrophyllum and many 
ethers. 
The Chemical Union, Ltd., of Ipswich, had an ex¬ 
ceptionally striking exhibit of their Canary Guano 
and Horticultural Fertilizers, artistically decorated 
w;th Palms, Ferns, &c. We understand that the 
sile of their manufactures in the North of England 
and Scotland is making remarkable strides, and the 
Feriilizers are being used throughout the British 
Colonies and in Asia and America. The system of 
manufacture ensures quick and lasting result, and 
growers will undoubtedly do well to give these 
preparations their attention. The exhibit was in 
charge of Mr. H. M. Ennals, from Ipswich, and Mr. 
Alf. E. Brunning, their Northern representative. 
Mr. John Russell, Richmond, Surrey, exhibited a 
large circular group of Tree Ivies on the floor, com¬ 
prising some thirty to forty varieties, some of which 
are quite new and not in commerce. Some of the 
best of them are Hedera arborea lutescens H. a. 
dentata, PI. a. russelliana, H. a. latimaculata, H. 
a. Glimmii, H. a. rhomboidea obovata, H. a. Rus¬ 
sell's Silver, H. a. madeirensis, and others. Many 
of them were shown in standard form. He also had 
a group of Bamboos, including all the best of the 
hardy species, many of them having been lifted from 
the open ground in fine form. 
Messrs. R. Wallace & Co., Colchester, had a splen¬ 
did table of Liliums, including L. auratum, L. speci- 
osum, in fine varieties, L. longiflorum, andL. Henryi. 
He also had a fine batch of Hemerocallis aurantiaca 
major, flowering for the second time this season ; 
many fine varieties of Montbretia, Kniphofia Maco- 
wani, K. nobilis, and K. Solfataire; some Sunflowers 
and Heleniums. 
Messrs. Hugh Low & Co., Bush Hill Park, Enfield, 
Middlesex, exhibited a table of stove and greenhouse 
plants, including the beautiful Erica verticillata 
major, Statica Holfordi, S. Butcheri, and S. profusa; 
Croton Warreni, C. Flamingo, C. Stuarti; also Dra¬ 
caena goldieana, D. godseffiiana, Araucaria excelsa 
in fine form, Phyrnium variegatum, Kentias, and 
Heliconia illustris. These were brightened with 
Cattleya, Odontoglossums, Cypripediums, and other 
Orchids. 
Mr. Michael Cuthbertson, florist, Rothesay, 
set up a fine table of hardy herbaceous plants in 
grand condition. Amongst others, he had showy 
bunches of the newest and best Montbretias, fine 
specimens of the single and double Tiger Lilies, 
double and single Sunflowers, Lobelia cardinalis 
Firefly, new French Phloxes, Michaelmas Daisies, 
and Lemoines hybrid gladioli. He also had a 
beautiful lot of Dahlias, chiefly pompon and cactus 
including mostly all the new varieties of this year, 
among which are fine specimens of Lucius, William 
Cuthbertson, The Clown, a unique variety with 
white-tipped petals. 
Messrs. Alex. Lister & Son, Rothesay, had a table 
of Dahlias particularly fine, amongst the doubles be¬ 
ing Esmond, Majestic, Henry Walton, Virginale, 
Mr. Chamberlain, Rev. J. B. Camm, Mrs. Morgan, 
and Mrs. Saunders ; they also had a brilliant show of 
cactus Dahlias, particularly good being Keyne’s 
White, The Clown, Countess of Lonsdale, Eileen 
Palassier (the finest yellow), Arachne, Britannia, 
Starfish, and Ruby ; pompons were well represented; 
Violas were extra fine, including fine flowers of Mrs 
Fisher, Blue Queen, Princess Ida, Sport, Andrew 
Lister (new) ; fancy Pansies were extra strong ; they 
also showed splendid Leeks, Parsnips, Beet, Celery, 
Parsley, and their new Tomato Lister's Prolific. 
Messrs. Kerr Bros., Dumfries, exhibited the 
newest varieties of cactus, pompon and show 
Dahlias; amongst the cactus Dahlias were handsome 
blooms of Magnificent, Firebrand, Exquisite, 
Countess of Lonsdale, Arachne, and others. 
Mr. M. Campbell, High Blantyre, Lanark, also 
staged a grand exhibit of cut flowers, consisting 
largely of show and fancy Dahlias, pompon and cac¬ 
tus varieties, the latter including the best of the new 
varieties. Up-to-Date is a very fine new variety 
raised by Mr. Campbell. Several stands of Carna¬ 
tion flowers, including several beautiful varieties in 
the freshest condition, and large bunches of hardy 
herbaceous plants formed a background to these ex¬ 
hibits. 
Messrs. James Cocker & Sons, Aberdeen, set up 
one of their showy exhibits of hardy herbaceous 
plants, including fine bunches of Montbretias, 
Gladioli, Phloxes, Heleniums, Veronicas, Anemones, 
Sunflowers, Michaelmas Daisies, early flowering 
Chrysanthemums, Polygonium amplexicaule, 
Lobelia cardinalis, and a host of other thiDgs for 
which the climate of Scotland is so suitable. 
Mr. Henry Eckford, Wem, Shropshire, set up a 
showy and interesting table of his famous Sweet 
Peas in tall, funnel-shaped vases of graceful form. 
Some of the finest varieties were Duke of West¬ 
minster (purple), Lady Mary Currie (orange-pink), 
Triumph (bright orange standard, white wings), 
Lady Grizzel Hamilton (lavender), Lady Benning, 
(salmon and lavender), and others. There were 
fifty varieties in all. 
Messrs. Thos. Methven & Son*, Princes Street, 
Edinburgh, had plants, Palms, Crotons, Caladiums, 
and variegated grasses, the whole being very pro¬ 
minent. The foliaged plants were enlivened with 
Lilium auratum and L speciosum, in several varie¬ 
ties of each. Gloxinias were placed round the 
front. 
The Ichthemic Guano Co., Ipswich, exhibited a 
bold and effective arrangement of their usual speci¬ 
alities, occupying a considerable amount of space. 
Along the top of the staging under the galleries were 
Palms, Ferns, and long sprays of Smilax, large and 
well flowered plants of Hydrangea paniculata grandi- 
flora, which did much to lighten up the greenery. 
Amongst these again were magnificent spikes of 
Gladioli and bunches of Lilium speciosum, L. Har- 
risi, early flowering Chrysanthemums, Mignonette, 
and other things, all grown with Ichthemic Guano. 
All the flowers mentioned were certainly splendid 
examples of cultivation and feeding. 
Messrs. Wm. Clibran & Son, Altrincham, staged a 
large group of Celosia pyramidalis plumosa, known as 
Clibran's Superb Strain, set up with Maidenhair 
Ferns. The strain included all the usual colours such 
as scarlet, crimson, orange, yellow, sulphur, and 
carmine. They also had a very fine batch of Straw¬ 
berries, St. Joseph, the perpetual-bearing kind which 
has now been fruiting for the past two months. 
They were grown in small pots out of doors. The 
fruit is of good average size, and of wonderful 
flavour. 
Messrs. Cunningham, Fraser & Co., Comely-bank 
Nurseries, Edinburgh, had a large group on the 
floor of such hardy subjects as Hollies, Bamboos, 
Conifers, Acer Negundo variegata, Sweet Bays, Ivies, 
Yuccas, and other plants, edged with Golden Box in 
pots. 
Messrs. Wm. Davie & Co., Haddington, had a 
table of Potatos, comprising over fifty varieties, 
amongst which we noted their Good Hope, British 
Lion, General Kitchener, and three new varieties of 
this year, namely, Duke of Rothesay, King Loth, 
and Dunion, with many other leading varieties. The 
old Scotch Blue, re-discovered in Stornoway, was 
very interesting, because of its being disease-proof. 
Mr. Chas. Irvine, Jedburgh, N.B., had a table of 
hardy cut flowers, such as Pentstemons in great 
variety, and in fine form; Montbretias, Lilies, Sun¬ 
flowers, Delphiniums, Gladioli, Phloxes, Sweet Peas, 
Veronicas, and other plants of this class. 
Messrs. Brown Bros. & Co., Meadowbank Nurser¬ 
ies, Uddingston, had a table of early flowering 
Chrysanthemums and herbaceous plants. They also 
set up a collection of pompon Dahlias, &c. 
Mr. Thos. M. Whitehead, of Selkirk, had a table 
of various plants and flowers, including a stand of a 
new Carnation named Mrs. John Whitehead, a 
yellow variety, which received a First Class Certi¬ 
ficate of Merit at Glasgow. He had many other 
Carnations, this being his speciality. 
Mr. James Rowatt, Glasford, near Strathaven, 
staged a fine collection of Pentstemons, Gladioli, and 
quilled China Asters in many varieties. 
TRADE CATALOGUES RECEIVED. 
Robert Veitch & Son, 54, High Street, Exeter.—* 
Catalogue of Dutch Bulbs and Flower Roots. 
H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, Kent.—Complete 
Catalogue of Bulbs, Strawberries, and Small truits. 
Wm. Watson & Sons, Clontarf Nurseries, Dub¬ 
lin.—Select List of Carnations and Violas. 
John Russell, Richmond Nurseries, Kew Road, 
Richmond, Surrey. — List of Dutch and other 
Flowering Bulbs, Herbaceous Plants, &c. 
H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, Kent.—Cannell's 
Primulas and Strawberries. 
Theodore Turner, Begonia Nurseries, Great 
Sutton, Chester.—Catalogue of Bulbs. 
Hogg & Robertson, 22, Mary Street, Dublin.— 
Robertson's Irish Grown Daffodils and Tulips ; also 
Robertson’s Bulbs. 
Barr & Sons, 12 and 13, King Street, Covent 
Garden, London.—Barr’s Gold Medal Daffodils; 
also Barr’s Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissi, Crocuses, 
Gladioli, and All the Best Bulbs and Tubers. 
The Leeds Orchid Co., Roundhay, Leeds. — 
West's Patent Garden Specialities. 
Dobbie & Co., Rothesay, Scotland.—Catalogue of 
Bulbs and Plants for Autumn Planting. 
W. P. Laird & Sinclair, Dundee and Cupar Fife.— 
Bulb Catalogue for i 8 gg. 
Frank Dicks & Co., 66, Deansgate, Manchester. 
— Bulb Catalogue. 
(Questions and Answers, &C., from others are held over 
till next week.) 
