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poisonous properties to require notice. We use it 
frequently as an insecticide, especially for cater¬ 
pillars. It is nevertheless very poisonous, and 
demands our greatest caution in its use either in the 
natural or prepared state. It also belongs to the 
Crowfoot family.— D. C. 
LARGE HORSE CHESTNUT. 
Scotland can boast of many large trees, many of 
her specimens being the largest in the British Isles. 
We have Dot seen a Chestnut anywhere to beat the 
old veteran at Moncrieffe, Perthshire, which ten 
years ago measured 20 ft. 6 in. at 1 ft. from the base, 
and at 5 ft., 19 ft. in circumference. At about 15 ft. 
from the ground it diverges into three massive 
limbs, one of which has bent down with its own 
ponderous weight and has again taken root, thus 
largely adding to the majesty and spread of the tree. 
It has suffered severely at times from the effects of 
storms, but never more than in that memorable 
storm which wrecked the Tay Bridge, when a piece 
of solid limbtwhich was rent off weighed over two 
tons. 
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SOCIETIES. 
RICHMOND HORTICULTURAL. —June 26 th. 
This flower show is always one of the great events 
of the season, and when favoured with propitious 
weather the show ground presents a scene of charm 
and animation. Richmond, Surrey, is pre-eminently 
at its best when full of smiles, and on this occasion 
the weather was all that could be wished for—a 
bright day with a pleasant breeze keeping up a re¬ 
freshing circulation of air. This year the show had 
additional beauty and importance, as the southern 
section of the National Rose Society held their show 
in conjunction with the ordinary show, thus largely 
augmenting the number of exhibits. The Old Deer 
Park makes a delightful show ground, and the 
radiant surroundings seemed to vouchsafe a bound¬ 
less compensation for the dark days of byegone win¬ 
ter. The warm air was redolent with the vivifying 
fragrance of wild flowers growing in the translucent 
greenery of the surrounding pastures. The crowd of 
visitors was both great and select; and the visitors 
seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves, caring 
nothing, anticipating nothing, living only for the 
present in contentment and enjoyment,and were gay in 
that refined manner so characteristic of Richmond 
people. To hear the sound of that inimitable ven¬ 
triloquist, the "land crake" in the adjoining 
meadows, the mysterious bird whose movements are 
invariably carried out under the enchanted garb of 
invisibility that defies the promptings of curiosity, 
and in the evening to hear the pheasants give their 
final crow before whirling up to their roost in the 
thick foliage of the Queen’s Cottage Grounds, carried 
one’s mind away farther into the country than twelve 
miles from London Bridge. But still Richmond has 
all the charms of the country, and even in the 
crowded tents we noticed the huge happy noisy 
bumble bee endeavouring to secure a foothold on the 
diminutive platform of slender flowers, while he 
extracted their nectar. In the early part of the day 
a tiny blue butterfly was busy in one of the tents also 
nectar collecting, adding to the kaleidoscopic variety 
of the scene. So perfectly did its colour agree with 
the turquoise tints of the sky that it was almost 
possible to picture it as a visitant from the azure 
infinitudes that go beyond the golden canopy of the 
sun; thus, perhaps, emphasising the philosophic 
truism that all finite forms of life, however 
transient, have their own proper affinities with the 
infinite. The following is an account of the exhibits 
and prizes in the large classes :— 
Miscellaneous. 
The non-competitive groups and exhibits were a 
feature of the show. Messrs. Hugh Low & Co., 
Bush Hill Park, Enfield, staged a large group of 
flowering and foliage plants such as Palms, Orchids, 
Anthuriums, Carnations, Ferns, Spiraeas, Caladiums, 
&c., and although showing a great variety of colour 
there was perfect harmony. 
Messrs. Laxton Brothers, Bedford, the Strawberry 
specialists, exhibited two boxes of luscious Straw¬ 
berries, including their newest and best varieties, all 
in handsome and presentable condition. 
Messrs. J. Carter & Co., High Holborn, London, 
had an interesting table of pigmy trees in the open 
grounds. 
Here also Mr. John Russell, Richmond, set up a 
large exhibit of variegated Ivies in different situa¬ 
tions about the tents. The plants were grown in 
pots. 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Ltd., also set up a group 
of trained Ivies in pots, making a fine display in an 
outdoor situation. (Silver Gilt Medal) 
Messrs. J. Hill & Son, Lower Edmonton, made 
an effective display with some of the most handsome 
of his Fern specialities. Pteris Childsii, Lomaria 
attenuata, Adiantum tinctum, Davallia pentaphylla, 
and Lastrea erythrosora were shown in fine form. 
(Silver Gilt Medal.) 
Messrs. T. S. Ware, Ltd., Hale Farm Nurseries, 
Feltham, London, exhibited herbaceous cut bloom 
and alpines. Some handsome varieties of double 
and single Begonias were staged of a handsome 
strain, and well worthy of notice. As they were not 
named, but staged as mixed seedlings, it is im¬ 
possible to give a detailed account, we can only say 
they were all of excellent quality. (Silver Medal.) 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Ltd., Chelsea, brought 
an extensive group of Roses in pots, wtiich were 
staged in a large crescent-shaped group near the 
entrance to one of the large tents. They also 
exhibited a large batch of their Kalanchoe flammea. 
(Gold Medal.) 
On the other side of the entrance to the large tent 
Messrs. Carter & Co., High Holborn, London, put 
up a large and tastefully arranged group of their 
Invincible Prize Gloxinias, including such fine 
varieties as Emperor William, Emperor Frederick, 
Fire King, a rich crimson-magenta throat with 
fimbriated rose margins ; Cyclope, Queen Victoria, 
a pure, chaste, white flower. (Gold Medal.) 
Facing the entrance and between the two preced¬ 
ing groups was a fine group of foliage plants, chiefly 
Palms, from Mr. W. Thompson, Sheen Nurseries, 
Richmond. (Silver Medal) 
Mr. John Russell, Richmond Nurseries, Surrey, 
showed a very striking group of Codiaeums, also a 
miscellaneous group of foliage and flowering plants. 
(Silver Gilt Medal.) 
Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, brought a 
blazing group of Cacnas, including most of the best 
varieties. (Silver Gilt Medal.) 
Messrs R. Green, Ltd., Staines Road, Hounslow, 
put up a large and highly coloured group of 
Codiaeums, amongst which we noticed Wilsonii, 
Jupiter, Chelsonii, Reidii Golden Queen, Evansi- 
anum, Adonis, Diamond Jubilee, Mrs. R. Green and 
Euterpe. (Silver Medal.) 
One of the most conspicuous features of the show 
was a group ofMalmaison Carnations, grown by M. 
J. Jennings, gardener to Leopold de Rothchild, Esq., 
Ascot, Leighton Buzzard. They focused the atten¬ 
tion of visitors more than any other exhibit. (Gold 
Medal.) 
Mr. William Iceton, Putney, put up a large centre 
group of foliage and flowering plants. (Silver 
Medal.) 
Messrs. J. Peed & Son, West Norwood, London, 
exhibited a large number of alpines, Sweet Peas, and 
herbaceous plants, amongst which we noticed a fine 
new Gaillardia Primrose Dame. There were also 
some fine show cases of Gloxinias and Streptocarpi. 
Spiraea astilbe Lemoinei we also noticed as new. 
Some new Carnations were also to be seen in this 
attractive collection. (Silver Medal.) 
Messrs. Barr & Sons, Covent Garden, exhibited a 
large number of Paeonies, Iris, and other choice 
herbaceous plants; also several choice Water Lilies, 
of which we made a note at Regent’s Park last week. 
(Silver Medal.) 
Sir. F. Wigan, Bart,, put up a large and beautiful 
group of Orchids, not for competition. (Gold 
Medal.) 
Messrs. Paul & Sons, Cheshunt, bad a large 
exhibit of Paeonies. 
Messrs. Low & Co., Bush Hill Park, also exhibited 
Roses and their new Schizanthus wisetonensis; also 
two pots of Vines in fruit. (Silver Medal.) 
Messrs. Young & Co. also received a Silver Medal 
for herbaceous cut bloom. 
Mr. S. Eida created a large amount of interest 
with a collection of pigmy trees from his famous 
Japanese nurseries at Acton. (Silver Medal.) 
Messrs. Geo. Jackman & Son, Woking, Surrey, 
received a Silver Medal for a beautiful collection of 
Roses and herbaceous cut blooms. 
Mr. William Rumsey, Waltham Cross, received a 
Silver Medal for cut Roses. 
Competitive Exhibits. 
For six Ivy - leaved Pelargoniums, H. Little, 
Esq., (gardener, Mr. Watts), Baronshalt, Twicken¬ 
ham, took the lead; and was followed by H. T. 
Michaels, Esq., Kingston-on-Thames. 
For a group of flowering plants and foliage, the 
first prize group was of exceptional merit and great 
praises is due to Mr. Trusseller for his tasty 
arrangement. It was not a large group, neither did 
it contain many plants, but what there were, were of 
good quality and shown off to the best advantage. 
They belonged to Mr. H. Fordham, The Nurseries, 
Twickenham. The second prize group in this class 
was a very unique arrangement, water and a cork 
arch figuring in it. The plants used were all of 
good quality and made a very worthy and close 
second. It was exhibited by Mr. W. Lock, gar¬ 
dener to C. Swinfen Eady, Esq., K.C., Weybridge. 
For six stove and greenhouse plants, Mr. W. Farr, 
gardener to Andrew Pears, Esq., Isleworth, was first. 
For six foliage plants, Mr. W. Howe, gardener 
to Lady Tate, Streatham Common was first with 
some fine Crotons and a beautiful specimen of 
Cycas revoluta. For a single specimen plant in 
flower, C. Swinfen Eady, Esq., K.C., was first with a 
fine Ixora; Mr. J. Sallows, gardener to Mrs. Coles, 
Twickenham, was second with a Stephanotis ; and 
Andrew Pears, Esq., third, with an Acalypha. 
For a single foliage plant, Mr. W. Lock, gardener 
to A. A. Chancellor, Esq., Weybridge, was first with 
a tremendous specimen of Nepenthes Mastersii 
standing over 8 ft. high and with extra good pitchers. 
Lady Tate was second with a large plant of Tham- 
nocalamus Falconeri. 
For a group for effect Mr. Want, gardener to Sir 
F. Wigan, Bart., East Sheen, was first. Mr. Castle, 
gardener to J. W. Haker, Esq., Ham Common, was 
second; and Mr. Hicks, gardener to C. M. Bartlett, 
Esq., East Sheen, was third. 
For six pots of Liliums, Mr. F. Wyatt, gardener 
to Max Wacchter, Esq., J.P., was first. 
For six exotic Ferns, Lady Tate was first with 
some remarkable specimens; A. Pears, Esq., was 
second, also with a very good selection. 
For six exotic Ferns in division B, Sir F. Wigan, 
Bart., was first. In this lot we noticed an extra fine 
plant of Adiantum tenerum roseum. 
For six Palms, Mr. J. Allsop, gardener to W. 
Cunard, Esq., Twickenham, was first with some 
very fine specimens of Howea belmoreana. 
For six Caladiums C. M. Bartlett, Esq., was first ; 
and W. Cunard, Esq., second. 
Fruit and Vegetables. —For six dishes of fruit, 
Mr. Lock, gardener to W. Cunard, Esq., was first; 
and Mr. T. Osman, gardener to L. J. Baker, Esq., 
J.P., second. There was not much to choose 
between them, both being of a very high standard. 
For the best brace of Cucumbers, Sir F. Wigan, 
Bart., was first; Mrs. Coles, second; and J. W. 
Hilditch, Esq , third. 
For four dishes of fruit, Mr. F. Conway, gardener 
to Earl Dysart, Ham House, Petersham, was first. 
For three bunches of black Grapes, Earl Dysart 
was first; also for white Grapes. Mr. A. Meator, 
gardener to J. B. Hilditch, Esq., was a very good 
second for white Grapes. For three bunches of white 
Grapes, C. Swinfen Eady, Esq., was first; and L. J. 
Baker, Esq., second. For three bunches of black in 
Division A, the Earl of Onslow, Guildford (gardener, 
Mr. H. Blake), was first with some handsome 
bunches of Madresfield Court; and L. J. Baker, 
Esq., J.P., second. 
For six dishes of fruit Earl Dysart was first; Mr. 
W. Ford, gardener to W. H. Ellis, Esq., was a good 
second. For nine Nectarines W. Cunard, Esq., 
took the lead. For nine Peaches Mr. H. H. Brown, 
Engleford Green, gardener to J. C. Raphael, Esq., 
was first; and Mr. Ellis was a very close second. 
For two dishes of Strawberries Earl Dysart was 
again to the fore; and J. Parker, Esq., Isle- 
worth, was a good second. For a dish of Tomatos 
W. H. Ellis, Esq., took the lead. For the best 
Melon, Sir F. Wigan, Bart., carried off the first 
award. 
For twelve dishes of vegetables Mr. C. Bentley, 
gardener to Lt.-Col. W. Bosworth, Roehampton, 
took the lead with a fresh even lot. Mr. F. H, 
Bolton, gardener to Bernard Weguelin, Esq., won 
the leading prize offered by Messrs. James Carter & 
Co. 
