April 27, 1901. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
561 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL .—April 23rd. 
The meeting on Tuesday last was a crowded one 
owing to the presence of the Primula and Auricula 
Society’s show in conjunction with the ordinary 
meeting of the R.H S. Orchids were strongly repre¬ 
sented ; and there were also large groups of 
Daffodils, Anthuriums, Roses, Azaleas, forced 
flowering trees and shrubs, and hardy herbaceous 
plants. 
A magnificent exhibit of Odontoglossum crispum 
in a great deal of variety was set up by Mr. Thomas 
Rochford, Turnford Hall Nurseries, nr. Broxbourne, 
Herts. The exhibit occupied half one side ot one of 
the long central tables, and was well furnished with 
Maidenhair Ferns and Palms. There were some 
highly coloured varieties in the group and others 
were handsomely blotched. He also had some 
handsome natural hybrids, including O. wilckeanum 
Turnford Hall var. and O. rochfordianum ; and fine 
varieties named O. crispum Edward VII., O. c. 
magnificum, O. c. xanthoides Queen Alexandra, O. 
c. The Gem, and others. (Gold Medal.) 
Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart, (grower, Mr. W. H. 
White), Burford, Dorking, exhibited a small group 
of very select" and well grown Orchids. He had 
grandly-flowered pieces of O. luteo-purpureum 
Hystrix, O. crispum pardalinum, O. c. Sievensii, 
O mulus Burford var., Laelia aurantiaca, and 
Dendrobium, micans Euryclea. (Silver Banksian 
Medal) 
de B. Crawshay, Esq, (gardener, Mr. W. J. 
Stables), Rosefield, Sevenoaks, exhibited a very 
pretty and select lot of varieties, including the 
handsome new O. Adrianae crawshayanum, vars. of 
O crispum, including a plant with four years’ 
leaves, seven pseudo-bulbs, a seed pod and a raceme 
of flowers, all in a 60-size pot. He also showed the 
handsome O. andersonianum Lionel Crawshay, O. 
a. Raymond Crawshay, O. ruckerianum, O. 
trumphans imperati and several other fine things. 
(Silver Flora Medal.) 
A. S. Hitchins, Esq., Clynton, St. Austel, staged 
the rare Odontoglossum elegantius. 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Ltd., Chelsea, exhibited 
Cattleya intermedia alba, Laelia Latona, Laelio- 
cattleya highburyensis, Lc. digbyano-purpurata, and 
Lc. Cybele, making an interesting little group. 
(Silver Banksian Medal.) 
H. T. Pitt, Esq. (gardener, Mr. F. W. Thurgood), 
Rosslyn, Stamford H 11 , set up a very varied and 
pretty group of Orchids, including Cattleya 
Schroderae, C. S. Pitt's var., C. lawrenceana, Oion- 
toglossum crispum in variety, O Hallii leucoglossum, 
O. grande, O. ruckerianum, O. triumphans. Miltonia 
Roezli, M. R. alba, Galeandra devoniana, Vanda 
caerulescens, and many others. (Silver Flora 
Medal.) 
Grand spikes, in the cut state, of Phaius Cooksoni 
and P. Normani were shown by Mr. James Douglas, 
Edenside. Great Bookham, Surrey. 
Sir Wheatman Pearson, Bart, (gardener, Mr. A. 
Wadds), Paddockhurst. Crawley, Sussex, exhibited 
some well flowered pieces of Cattleya lawrenceana, 
and Odontoglossum triumphans. 
Walter Cobb, Esq (gardener, Mr. J Howes), Dul- 
cote, Tunbridge Wells, exhibited a splendid piece 
of Oncidium marshallianum sulphureum, and O. 
triumphans cobbiana. G. W. Bird, Esq. (gardener 
Mr. H Redder), Manor House, West Wickham, 
exhibited Odontoglossum andersonianum var. Mar¬ 
garet, a fine variety with a beautiful white ground. 
Sir J. Miller (gardener, Mr. J. Hamilton), Mander- 
ston, Duns, N.B., exhibited La eliocattleya Lady 
Miller (L. cinnabarina x C. scbofieldiana), a fine 
form with orange flowers, shaded red. 
Messrs. Hugh Low & Co., Bush Hill Park, Enfield, 
exhibited a well flowered group of Orchids, including 
a specimen of Dendrobium devonianum, with twelve 
flowering stems and over 300 flowers, also grandly 
flowered pieces of D. thyrsiflorum, Oncidium con- 
color and several very fine varieties of Cattleya 
Schroderae, including C. S. aurantiaca, and another 
with a very large dark blotch; also C. intermedia 
nivea. Phaius Cooksoni and Dendrobium brymer- 
ianum were also fine. (Silver Banksian Medal.) 
Jeremiah Colman, Esq. (gardener Mr. W. P. 
Bound), Gatton Park, Surrey, exhibited a group of 
Or;hids, including fine pieces of Cymbidium low- 
ianum, C. eburneo-lowianum, C. eburneum, Odonto¬ 
glossum radiatum, and many others. (Silver Bank¬ 
sian Medal.) 
Messrs. B. S. Williams & Son, Upper Holloway, 
set up a large exhibit, backed up by fine plants of 
Vanda suavis, and V. tricolor superba. They also 
had Cymbidium devonianum, Dendrobium wardia- 
num album, several Calanthes, Cattleyas, Odonto- 
glossums, &c. H F. Symouds, Esq. (gardener, Mr. 
G. E. Day), Woodthorpe, Beckenham, exhibited two 
flowering spscimens of the rare Cyrtopodium punc- 
tatissimum var. 
Messrs. James Carter & Co. had a very brilliant 
group of Cinerarias, showing their two strains, 
Stellata and Brilliant Prize. (Silver Flora Medal ) 
Messrs. B. S. Williams & Son exhibited a group 
of flowering shrubc, including many varieties of 
Lilac. (Silver Banksian Medal.) 
Mr. H. J. Jones, Ryecroft Nurseries, Lewisham, 
staged a very effective exhibit of spring bulbs and 
Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. His Narcissi were very 
good,especially Orange Phoenix,Victoria and Mdme. 
Plemp. Two plants of Richardia eiliottiana had 
blooms of an exceptionally deep colour. (Silver 
Banksian Medal.) 
Messrs. Paul & Sons, Cheshunt, had an attractive 
lot of pot Roses. Mrs. Berkley, Admiral Dewey, 
Clara Watson, Marquise Litta, and Belle Siebrecht 
were some of the best. (Silver Flora Medal.) 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Ltd., Chelsea, staged a 
large and varied collection of Azalea mollis and 
sinensis and several others of the mollis type ; also 
two fine plants of Hydrangea hortensis Mariesii and 
H. h. rosea. 
Messrs. W. Cutbush & Son had a large collec¬ 
tion of Ericas, Azaleas, Prunus, and other early 
flowering trees and shrubs. (Silver Flora Medal.) 
Messrs J. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, also had a large 
collection of Narcissi blooms exhibited, comprising 
most of the best varieties of the day, also a hand¬ 
some Primrose—Evelyn Arkwright, similar to the 
common Primrose, but of a much large size. 
Messrs Hogg & Robertson had a magnificent dis¬ 
play of Narcissi. They had altogether ie6 varieties 
staged. Great credit is due to this firm for the fine¬ 
ness of their blooms and their freshness, as they had 
a long way to bring them, their nurseries being at 
Rush, Co. Dublin. Some of the best varieties were 
Golden Spur, Baroness Heath, King of Spain, 
Flamingo, Mrs. J. Thorley (new), Mrs. G. F. Brooke 
(oew), Sentinel (new), Incomparabilis, Stella superba, 
Maurice Vilmorin, M. J. Berkl-y, Rugulosus, Golden 
Prince, Lady Mary Boscawen, Dean Herbert, Lady 
Arnot (new) and Brigadier. (Bronze Banksian 
Medal.) 
Messrs. Barr & Sons again eihibited a large 
collection of Narcissi. Lucifer, Incomparabilis, Vesu¬ 
vius, General Roberts, Lorelinen, Maggie May, 
and Lobster were some of their best. (Silver Gilt 
Flora Medal.) 
Messrs. R. & G. Cuthbert, Southgate Nurseries, 
put up a large group of hard-wooded plants for 
forcing, containing some handsome varieties of 
Azaleas. (Silver Gilt Banksian Medal.) 
Messrs, Frank Cant & Co., Colchester, exhibited 
six dozen Rose blooms. 
Mr. George Mount, Canterbury, staged some 
beautiful trays of Roses ; a stand of twenty-four of 
Catherine Mermet was greatly admired. (Silver 
Gilt Banksian Medal) 
Mr. W. Ramsey, Waltham Cross, had a large 
collection of Roses ; all of their blooms were in very 
good form, in spite of the dull weather we have 
experienced. The unique variety, L’Ideal, was 
much admired, with its combination of orange and 
red. (Silver Flora Medal.) 
Messrs. John Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, had a 
magnificent group of hardy decorative and flowering 
shrubs. (Silver Gilt Banksian Medal.) 
Messrs. Geo Jackman & Son exhibited a collection 
of hardy plants, chiefly Primulas, including P. 
Oenensis, P. viscosa nivalis, P. Sieboldii Mauve 
Beauty, P. Auricula marginata, P. Sieboldii roseo- 
alba, P. S. Ceres, P. S. Venus, P. S. albo-rosea, P. 
purpurea, P. rosea, and Polyanthus, grand yellow. 
(Silver Banksian Medal.) 
Mr. Perry, Winchmore Hill, had varied collection 
of early hardy plants. (Silver Banksian Medal) 
Messrs. Hugh Low & Co. showed a few very fine 
Malmaisons.one bloom on a plant. 
Mr H. B. May, Upper Edmonton, had a small 
group of very pretty Pteris albo-lineata Alexandra. 
Messrs. Ware, Ltd., Feltham, exhibited a table of 
Narcissi, Auriculas, Iris, &c. Iris iberica received 
a large amount of attention from the public. 
Rev. G. H. Engleheart, Andover, exhibited a 
quantity of hybrid and seedling Narcissi, several of 
which received Awards of Merit. 
Messrs. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, again had a 
showy exhibit of zonal Pelargoniums. 
Messrs. R. H. Bath, Ltd., Wisbech, had a large 
collection of Narcissi. (Silver Fiora Medal) 
Messrs. J. Hill & Sons had a handsome exhibit of 
Ferns with coloured foliage, chiefly Adiantums. 
(Bronze Banksian Medal.) 
Messrs. R. Wallace & Co., Kilofield Gardens, 
Colchester, recieved a Silver Banksian Medal for a 
collection of early spring flowers. 
NATIONAL AURICULA AND PRIMULA.— 
April 23 rd. 
The annual show of the above society was held in 
coDjuction with the R.H S. fortnightly show at the 
Drill Hall, Westminster. A large number of people 
visited the show during the day, the crowd at limes 
being uncom r ortable. The tables were well filled 
but there were not quite so many exhibitors as at the 
last year’s show, and the quality of the plants was a 
little below their previous standard ; but this was 
expected, seeing how backward the season has been. 
In Class A for twelve dissimilar, Mr. J. Douglas, 
Edenside, Great Biokham Surrey, was first with 
some very handsome varieties; Mr. W. Smith, 
Bishops Stortford, was second ; and Mr. Purnell 
Purnell, Streatham Hill, third. The plants in this 
class were all very good varieties, and well grown. 
In the class for six Auriculas, dissimilar, Mr. 
Purnell Purnell took the first prize. It was the only 
exhibit in the class. 
There was more competition in the class for four 
Auriculas, dissimilar, and some very fine plant- were 
shown. J. T. Bennet Poe, Esq., 29, Ashley Place, 
S.W., was awarded the first prize for four very well 
grown plants. Mr. G. W. Euston, Great Gearies, 
was a very good second ; Mr. R. Holding, Birming¬ 
ham, third; and Mr. J. W. Bentley, Manchester, 
fourth. 
The competition was also keen for two Auriculas 
dissimilar. There were six prizes awarded. Mr. 
P. Hemnell, Winchmore, carried off the first; J. T. 
Bennett Poe, Esq , was second ; Mr. J. W. Eu-.ton, 
third ; Mr. J. W. Bentley, fourth ; Mr. R. Holding, 
fifth ; Mr. A. R. Brown, Birmingham, sixth. 
In the class for a single specimen of the green- 
edged Auricula, J. T. Bennett Pee, Esq., was first; 
Mr. W. Smith, second ; and Mr Hemnell, third. 
For a single gray-edged specimen -Mr. Hemnell 
was first; Mr. W. Smith, second ; and Mr. Hemnell, 
third with another plant, there being two exhibits 
allowed in this class 
For a single specimen of the white edged, Mr 
Hemnell was first; the second and third prizes went 
to Mr. Euston. 
In the class for a single specimen of a self the 
plants were very poor generally. The first prize 
went to J. T. Bennett Pee, Esq.; the second to Mr. 
Hemnell; and the third to Mr. A. R. Brown. 
The class for fifty Auriculas, to include Alpines, 
not less than twenty varieties, was the feature of the 
show. Mr. J. Douglas was first; and Mr. Purnell 
Purnell, second. The exhibit attracted a lot of 
attention, and was much admired. The plants were 
all well grown, and the colours good for the season, 
showing great credit to these two enthusiastic 
Auricula growers. 
For twelve Alpine Auriculas dissimilar, Mr. J. 
Douglas was first; Mr. Purnell Purnell, second. 
For twelve varieties of Primulas, distinct, Mr. 
J. W. Euston was first; Mr. Purnell Purnell, 
second. The colours showed a wide range In this 
class. 
For a basket of Primrose and Polyanthus plants 
arranged for effect, there were some attractive dis¬ 
plays. Mr. Beale, Hayes, Kent, was first; Messrs. 
Isaac House & Son being a close second. 
The plant gaining the premier honour was 
Auricula Horner's Magpie, exhibited by Mr. J. 
Douglas, a handsome and well grown specimen of 
white-edged variety. 
-- 
What Constitutes a Good Potato Crop ?— 
Different soils, different countries, and dim ttes, and 
different varieties all tend to cause variations in the 
Potato crops. There are also good and bad seasons 
to take into consideration. From statistics it would 
appear that in the British Isles from eight to ten 
tons is usually reckoned an excellent crop, though 
record yields of thirty tons per acre have been 
reported. From three to four tons is about the 
general average in Ireland. 
