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THE GARDENING WORLD 
May 30, 1903. 
ing Bride, G. Ackerman, some very fine spikes of Convallaria 
majalis, Fortin’s Giant variety, and the new Verbena Miss 
Willmott. The best Tulips were Mrs. Moon, Penelope, maculata, 
The Moor, Peter Barr, very dark purple; Prof. MacOwen, 
Edmee, Isabella, Glow, and Leghorn Bonnet. 
Messrs. .R. "Wallace and Co., Kilnfield Gardens, Colchester, 
who are so famous for Liliums and bulbous plants, were again 
well represented, their exhibit occupying both sides of the 
central table at the end of the tent, ' The plants were well 
arranged in an undulating manner, the most conspicuous being 
Lilium excelsum, Lilium umbellatum excelsum, L. u. incom- 
parabile, L. Hansoni, a deep orange spotted variety ; Lilium 
rubellum, very pleasing ; L. thunbergianum Orange Queen, L. 
szovitzianum, and L. thunbergianum Van Houttei, deep red, 
very showy. Early fiowering Gladioli were shown in several 
varieties, the best being G. delicatissimus, G. Colvillei rose. 
Brodiaeas were largely represented, and included B. ooccmea, 
which was very fine ; B. volubilis, B. Powelii, B. Douglasi, 
B. laxa Purple King, one of the best; and B. ixioidis splendens, 
Camassia Leichtlini alba, and C. L. atrocaerulea were fine, the 
spikes being of immense size ; Sparaxis Eire King, very showy ; 
Ornithogalum arabicum, a fine pure white variety. Ixias were 
also in numbers. Vulcan is a very bright red, crateroides 
major, remarkably fine ; Duchess of Edinburgh, Sarnia’s Glory, 
Grand Duke, and Admiration. The Mariposa Lilies or Calo- 
chortus were shown in several shades of colour, also German 
Iris, Cypripediums, and Eremurus. Aster alpinus himalaicus 
is one of the best of this section. Geum montanum, very bright 
yellow; Erigon salsuginosus, very bright lavender flowers, 
with dwarf habit, one of the best of this family. The Oncocy- 
clus Iris were shown in severahof the best varieties, among them 
being susiana Saari, Lupina, Cengialli, and Ivorolkowi. This 
exhibit was remarkably well staged, and was also one of the 
most extensive. 
Messrs. J. Backhouse and Sons, The Nurseries, York, were 
responsible for a most charming rookery, though not of large 
dimensions. It was arranged with the best effect. Large pans 
were also shown of Ramondia pyrenaica, Saxifraga longitolia, 
Euphorbia epethyonoides, Phlox G. F. Wilson, Myosotis rupi- 
cola, Uvularia grandiflora ; and the best plants on the rockery 
were Saxifraga lantoscana, with very fine spikes of white flowers. 
Azalea roseaefiora, a very dwarf form with dark pink flowers ; 
Campanula balchiniana, a pleasing variegated form ; Ourisia 
coccinea, the size of the spikes and freedom with which they 
were produced made this one of the most showy; Lychnis 
Lagascae, Cheiranthus alpinus, Daphne Cneoruin, Cortusa 
pubens, Lithospermum Canescans, a pleasing orange-coloured 
variety ; Ardrosace Chumbyi, Ranunculus alpestris, very small 
white flowers ; Rubus australis, a curious spiny shrub almost 
devoid of foliage ; Androsace carnea eximia, Antirrhinum giu- 
tinosum, and the rare Phyteuma comosum. 
Mr. G. Reuthe, The Hardy Plant Nursery, Keston, Kent, 
exhibited a mixed group of alpines, Rhododendrons, etc., chiefly 
in pots. Embothrium coccineum, Crinodendron Hookeri. 
Rhododendron Roylei and R. Standishii were among the best 
shrubs, and the alpines included Onosma tauricum, P'hlox 
Vivid, Allium narcissiflorum, Androsace lanuginosa, Erigeron 
Roylei, Armeria laucheana, Gentiana verna, Anemone sul- 
phurea, Pinguicula grandiflora, Alyssum saxatile fol. variegata, 
Dianthus alpinus, Achillea Huteri, Geum montanum, Fritil- 
laria recurva, Primula luteola, Achillea rupestris, and a very 
fine plant of Sax. pyramidalis. 
Messrs. H. and A. Trower, Redhill, Surrey, staged a group 
of spring flowering bulbs, the most noticeable being Tulips 
Gala Beauty, Gold Cap, Sunset, Golden Goblet, Vanity, and 
Gesneriana lutea; a fine lot of Lily of the Valley, several 
varieties of Ixias, Gladiolus, St. Brigid Anemones, and Spanish 
Iris. 
HARDY TREES A ND SHRUBS. 
Mr. J. Russell, of Richmond, has a fine group, flanking the 
wooden pathway, of silver and golden variegated trees and 
shrubs, amongst which were dotted here and there nice trained 
specimens of Turner’s Crimson Rambler Rose. The edging was 
made up of dwarf Ivies, with silver and golden variegation. 
There were some remarkably fine forms of the variegated 
Dimorphanthus mandschurias, with beautiful arching leaves. 
The golden Elder (Sambucus plumosa aurea) was a distinct 
feature. The purple-leaved Acers, like palmatum and dis- 
sectum, stood out in strong contrast with the shrubs of lighter 
hue, while the weeping Beeches, Birches, and tall Negundos 
relieved the flatness of the entire group. The Standard Ivies 
were also an attraction, especially those with clusters of old 
gold coloured fruits. The dwarf Spanish Gorse, grown in pots, 
and laden with yellow bloom, formed pretty patches in front. 
Messrs. J. Cheal and Sons, Lowfield Nurseries, Crawler, 
Sussex, had a nice bank of ornamental trees and shrubs 
amongst which were many in flower, such as the white-flowered 
Spirea Van Houttei, Ceanothus Veitchianus, Erica Mediter- 
ranea, Pernettya mucronata, a hybrid yellow broom, Choisya 
ternata, Lilacs like Senateur Volland, Michael Buchner, anl 
Charles X., President Grevy, Diervillas, Standard Laburnums, 
and Standard Genista Andreanus; also Cytisus purpureus 
grafted on the Laburnum ; also the white variety Rhododen¬ 
drons, Magnolia Lennei, Viburnum plicatum, etc. Gold, silver, 
and purple leaved Acers were also in evidence, besides several 
Conifers, Oaks, and Dogwoods. Amongst their Laburnums 
they had specimens of L. Vossii, with long drooping racemes 
of yellow flowers, produced in great profusion. See the illus¬ 
tration of this new Laburnum. 
Messrs. Fisher, Son, and Sibray, the Royal Nurseries, Hands- 
worth, Sheffield, displayed a grand group in line with those 
from Messrs. Russell, Cheal, and Cripps. Golden Oaks lih 
Concordia, Dimorphanthus mandschuricus variegatus, the 
Golden Dogwoods _ancl Acers were set off by contrast with 
the purple-leaved forms of the large Acer palmatum. Apart 
from this, the predominating colours were gold and silver, 
relieved with a few fine flower specimens of Rhododendrons and 
Azalea Anthony Koster. The tree Ivy called Amurensis, with 
glossy green leathery foliage, was a distinct feature, while th.-> 
taste displayed in setting up the group added immensely to thi- 
general effect. See the illustration of this handsome tree Ivy. 
Messrs. Richard Smith and Co., of Worcester, had a choice 
group of Conifers, Acers, and Standard Boxes and Bamboos. 
Picea nobilis glauca is a very attractive plant owing to the 
deep glaucous) bloom on the foliage. A charming Juniper is 
Chinensis aurea, with pyramidal feathery growth. 
Messrs. Thomas Cripps and Son, Tunbridge Wells, had a 
magnificent collection of choice trees and shrubs tastefully set 
up, and remarkable for the variety of colouring in the foliage- 
gold, silver, green, and purple hues predominating. The Acers 
formed a great attraction, many fine forms of the palmatum 
and dissectum groups being represented. A dwarf form of 
palmatum, called roseo-marginatum, attracted universal atten¬ 
tion, owing to the beautiful colouring of the foliage, the pre¬ 
dominating colours in which were green, crimson, and narrow 
streaks of silver ; Golden Oaks, Golden Privet, Golden Elms, 
Golden Acers, intermixed with the purple-leaved Prunus 
Pissardi and copper Beeches, made a pleasing contrast with 
each other. A splendid edging was made with plants of Eurya- 
latifolia variegata, Silver Ivy, and the Golden RetinospOra 
obt.usa Crippsii. In another part of the garden Messrs. Cripp? 
arranged a large rectangular group composed entirely of 
Japanese Maples, amongst which every shade of colour, foliage, 
and about 40 distinct varieties, some of which were about 
10ft. high. 
Messrs. Fromow and Sons, of Sutton Court Nursery, Chis¬ 
wick, put up a very attractive circular group, composed almost 
entirely of green, golden, tricolor, and purple-leaved Acers, 
mostly standards, varying in height from 2ft. to 6ft. The 
entire group was edged with well-grown plants of Eurya lati- 
folia variegata, and Aralia pentaphylla (or quinquefolia) varie¬ 
gata, and a few plants of the rarely seen Ruscus androgynus. 
Messrs. John Waterer and Sons, Limited, Bagshot, Surrey, 
exhibited a. massive and very floriferous bank of Rhododendrons. 
The trusses and flowers of Pink Pearl were simply enormous. 
Very fine also were Mrs. Tritton, Duke of Connaught, Sappho, 
Mum, Exquisite, and Francis B. Hayes, with a large three-lobed 
crimson blotch. 
Messrs. J. Carter and Co., High Holborn, London, erected 
a special tent on the grass to accommodate their fine collection 
of Japanese Pigmy trees. We noted an Azalea indica widen 
was 200 years old, an Acer 180 years, an Oak 80 years, another 
50 years, an Acer palmatum 75 years, Maple 60 years, Ligus- 
trum japonicum variegatum 40 years, some Pigmy Apples in 
fruit, the Japanese Prunus mume, and Larix leptolepis bU 
vears. Many fine specimens of Cupressus obtusa were shown 
in ornamental vases, some of the trees being over 100 years old. 
With the exception of Azalea indica, all of the above weie 
Deaten by the contorted old specimen of Lagerstroemia indica, 
which was 200 years old. The above -are only a few ot the 
many Pigmy trees shown by the firm. . ^ , , 
Messrs. V. N. Gauntlet! and Co., Japanese Nurseries, Redruth, 
Cornwall, exhibited a collection of Himalayan Rhododendrons 
jnd some hybrids; amongst them we noted R. Dalhousiae, K. 
Aucklandi, R. Roylei, IL Thompsoni, and R. Campylocarpum. 
rhev also had a splendid bunch of Embothrium coccineum. 
Mr T Jannoch, Dersingham, Norfolk, exhibited a fine collec- 
ion of Lilacs, consisting of white, lilac, and purple varieties, 
une 
of them being single and others double. 
