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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
May SO, 19C3. 
CALCEOLARIAS. 
Messrs. Carter and Co. liad a collection of their brilliant prize 
Strain, of Calceolarias arranged in No. 1 tent. They were grown 
in twenty-four and sixteen size pots, and were shown in the many 
beautiful colours now to be found in this strain, including 
yellow, cream, crimson, orange, red, and other colours. Others 
again had these colours marked, blotched, and netted, in a 
very complicated and pleasant way, with darker colours, usually 
crimson or red, in some of its many forms. They also* had a 
Pigmy strain of Calceolarias, notable for their dwarf habit, and 
the small size of the flowers. This strain was sent out .as a 
novelty a few years ago, but the form has already secured almost 
as great a variety of colour as in the large flowering florist types. 
Messrs. Sutton and Sons had a magnificent group of Calceo¬ 
larias in their own pavilion. They were arranged in a semi¬ 
circular group elevated at the back. The flowers were of large 
size, most profusely produced, and the plants were all of dwarf 
habit. Almost every colour found in this class of plants was 
represented, both in spotted, netted, and self-coloured forms. 
The golden yellow Cloth of Gold was very fine. In front of 
the large types was a- line of the pigmy strain, also shown in a 
great variety of colours. 
Mr. Joseph Goatley, Sutton Place, Guildford, set up a group 
of Calceolarias of large size and trained in a hemispherical 
form. The blooms were of large size, and very handsomely 
blotched. 
HARDY HERBACEOUS AND ALPINE PLANTS. 
Messrs. W. H. Rogers and Son, Limited, Red Lodge Nur¬ 
sery, Southampton, had a small exhibit of hardy shrubs and 
plants. Some good shrubs were Rhodotypos kerrioides, Vac- 
cinum coccineum, Viburnum, Sieboldii, Ceanothus papillosus, 
carrying immense quantities of flowers ; Ledum palustre, 
Cytisus praecox, Daphne Cneorum major, Magnolia purpurea, 
and Syringa Souv. de L. Spath, a dark purple form. 
A very showy exhibit of herbaceous plants came from Messrs. 
R. Smith, Worcester, though unfortunately many were un¬ 
named. German Iris, Geum miniatum, Phlox ovat-a, Sax. pyra- 
midalis, several varieties of Trollius, Lupins, and Pyrethrums 
were the most noteworthy subjects. 
Mr. H. C. Pulham, The Hardy Plant Nursery, Elsenham, 
Essex, had a well-arranged rock garden with many good flower¬ 
ing plants. The deep blue Lithospermum prostratum was 
charming. Myosotis rupicola, a very pleasing Forget-me-not, 
Phlox Vivid, Cypripedium acaule, Phlox G. F. Wilson, Geum 
Heldreichi superba, a very fine flower, Gentiana acaulis, and 
Gentiana verna were flowering with remarkable freedom. 
Trollius Orange Globe, Armeria laueheana, Saxifraga. granulata 
plena, Achillea argentea, Cheiranthus alpfnus, Veronica pros- 
trata, Genista pilosa, Trilliums in variety, Incarvillea Delavayi, 
and Uvularia grandiflora were all very beautiful. 
From Messrs. G. Jackman and Son, Woking, came one of 
the best of rock gardens with an infinite variety. The arrange¬ 
ment was very light and pleasing, and the plants were staged 
in a very natural manner. Very fine indeed was the new Incar¬ 
villea grandiflora, Aquilegia Stuarti, Erigeron Roylei, Trilliums. 
Hardy Cypripediums were in large numbers, and the variety 
extensive. Bletia hyacinthina is a very charming plant. 
Ramondias were well flowered, and very pretty was a rare plant 
named Conandron ramondioides. Myosotis rupicola, Gypsophila 
cerastioides, Dianthus alpinus. Aster alpinus, and Saxifraga 
longifolia were all charming. The exhibit was backed up with 
Japanese Maples, Rhododendrons, small Conifers, and other 
flowering shrubs. 
Messrs. Paul and Son, The Old Nurseries, Chesliunt, staged a 
mixed exhibit of flowering shrubs, alpine plants, and Tulips. 
Conspicuous rock plants were Cheiranthus alpinus, Erigeron 
aurantia-cum, Aster alpinus, superbus, Gentiana verna, Saxi¬ 
fraga. Wallace!, Ramondia pyrenaica, and Aubrietia William 
Marshall. 
A large and showy exhibit was made by the beautiful 
Anemones of the Reamsbottom strain. Maidenhair Ferns were 
intermixed with the vases of cut flowers. 
A magnificent bank of Tulips came from Messrs. Hogg and 
Robertson. The best varieties were Gesneriana lutea, Zomer- 
schoon, Coronation Scarlet, mauriana. Caledonia, macrospila, 
Flambeau, Nigrette, Bouton d’Or, Viridiflora Hershell, Fulgens, 
Mrs. Moon. The exhibit was the most representative of Tulips, 
and was a fine show of well blended colour. 
A fine new variety of St. Brigid Anemone was shown by 
Messrs. Reamsbottom. The flowers were double, a pure white 
in colour. 
Messrs. W. J. Stokes, Hillside Nursery, Hilperton Marsh, 
had a yase of Lupinus hybridus, W. J. Stokes, a pale coloured 
variety. 
Messrs. Dobbie and Co., Rothesay, staged a large quantity 
of Violas and Pansies. The Violas were both arranged in 
sprays and growing in pans, and the Pansies were all shown 
upon boards. Many of those were of immense size, and with 
a great variety of colour. Conspicuous among the Violas, wdiich 
seemed the favourite, were Ada Anderson, Butterfly, Hawke, 
Meteor, Blue Cloud, Hector McDonald, Shamrock, Lark, 
Ithuriel, A. J. Rowberry, Duchess of Argyll, Mrs. J. M’Crae 
True Blue, General Hunter, Endymion, Mrs. F. W. R. John¬ 
ston, and Maggie Curris. 
Messrs. Kelway and Son, Langport, 'Somerset, exhibited a 
collection of tree Paeonies, both in pots and in a cut state. 
Some of the finer varieties were Elizabeth, Lord Kitchener, 
Lady Selborne, Julius Caesar, Queen of Denmark, Duchess of 
Rutland, General Baden Powell, and Orme, all of which were 
either single or semi-double, but showing a great range of colour 
from crimson to orange, scarlet, salmon pink, and other shades. 
They also had a collection of cut flowers of Delphiniums, being 
merely some of the far-renowned of their splendid collection, 
which cannot yet be fully in flower. Some fine varieties were 
Flying Fox, Dolabra, Beauty, The Queen, St. Paul, Kansas, 
and various others. The season is yet too early for this class of 
flower, and we are sure to hear more of them later on. 
Mr. T. Jannoch, Dersingham, Norfolk, had some fine boxes 
and devices built uj3 with retarded Lily of the Valley in very 
fine form. The -Variety was Fortin’s, and each spike carried 
from 10 to 14 flowers of the largest size and very sweetly 
scented. The foliage -was equally as well advanced as the 
flowers, and did much to set off the beauty of the same. Mr. 
Jannoch is a specialist in this line, and can show good Lily of 
the Valley at any period of the year. 
Mr. W. J. Godfrey, Exmouth, Devon, had a group of the 
ned Oriental Poppies, arranged with Asparagus Fern, the 
most distinct colours being Distinction, Harmony, Black Prince, 
and Gertrude. 
A small exhibit of English or fancy Tulips was arranged in 
vases by Mr. A. D. Hall, The Oast House, Harpenden. The 
colours were bright and the flowers clean. 
Messrs. Gilbert and Son, Anemone Nurseries, Dyke, Bourne, 
Lincolnshire, had a very bright exhibit of Anemones and Tulips 
in several varieties. Anemone coronaria fl. pi. King of Scarlets 
is a very bright double flower. This fine variety was shown in 
quantities, as were the St. Brigid Anemones, and a variety named 
Chrysanthemum-flowered. The best Tulips were Salmon King, 
Scarlet Beauty, Jos. Chamberlain, Queen Emma, The Sultan, 
Bouton d’Or, Mignon, Hecla, Beatrice, and Penelope. 
Mr. W. B. Childs, Edelweiss Nursery, A cocks Green, Wor¬ 
cestershire, had an interesting exhibit of many, good plants. 
Particularly noticeable were Phlox Nelsoni, Euphorbia poly¬ 
chroma, Cypripedium montanum, Veronica decumbens, Eurybia 
gunniaua, Cypripedium acaule, Azalea amoena. Farfugium 
grande, which was a curious green leaf variety, spotted with 
yellow Gentiana verna, freely flowered ; the handsome; Rodgersia 
podophylla, and Ribes Lobbi, a new flowering currant, with deep 
purple flowers and a white centre. 
From the Craven Nursery, Ingleborough, Clapham, came a 
rather extensive rockery, but the plants were too closely packed 
together to be seen to the best advantage. A great number of 
plants were shown, the most noteworthy being Gentiana 
bavarica, Genista hispanica, Primula, Cortusa Mathioli grandi¬ 
flora, Saxifraga Guildford seedling, Cypripedium acaule, Tulipa 
1 inifolia, Haberlea rhodopensis, Sax. Mac Nabiana, a very fine 
spotted variety, Lithospermum hirtum, Alyssum saxatile 
citrinum, Geum reptans, Edrianthus serpyllifolius, Dianthus 
neglectus, Oxalis enneaphylla, Morisia hypogaea, Dianthus 
Atkinsoni, a tall-growing variety with a bright red flower: 
Rubus pedatus, very small-growing, flowers white; Veronica 
diosmaefolius, and Aseprula atlioa. 
Messrs. R. H. Bath, Limited, The Floral Farms, Wisbech, 
had a most gorgeous display, composed entirely of Tulips. These 
were mostly staged, three vases of a sort, and colours har¬ 
monised well. Very fine were Mrs. Moon, a bright yellow ; 
Gala Beauty, crimson and gold ; Gesneriana alba oculata, red 
with white centre; Parisienne, La Candeur, pale salmon ; 
Elegans alba, white with pink edge ; Macrospila, deep red; 
billietiana Sunset, gold, striped red; Parisienne, Merveille, 
very dark orange-r.ed ; Pompadore, dark red ; The Sultan, very 
dark, almost black ; Margaret, pink and white ; and Glow, a 
bright crimson. 
Messrs. Carter and Co., 237, High Holborn, London, showed 
a well put-up rockery containing many choice plants. In the 
centre were several very fine pieces of Sax. pyramidalis, and 
especially noticeable were Phlox ovata, Campanula muralis. 
Sax. Camposii, Iberis correaefolia, Anemone narassiflora, Ra¬ 
mondia pyrenaica, Gnaphalium Leontopodium, and Myosotis 
rupicola. 
