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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
June 13, Vftffli. 
exhibited a large collection of hardy herbaceous plants, setting 
them up in fine bunches of a colour, or even in little groups of 
a kind, so that the whole had a massive and bold appearance. 
For instance, lie had fine masses of Lychnis Yiscaria plena 
splendens, the Feather Hyacinth, Allium ostrowskyanum, 
Heuchera sanguinea, Aquilegia glandulosa, Geum Heldreichi 
superba, Meconopsis cambrica fi. pi., Iceland Poppies, varieties 
or Iris variegata, Spanish Irises, double perennial Candytufts, 
and the tall-growing pale crushed strawberry Papaver orientate 
Psyche. Very fine was Barbarea vulgaris plena, with double 
yellow flowers in spikes on large branching stems. Cypripedium 
spectabile was also very fine. Silver-gilt Banksian Medal. 
Messrs. J. Veitch and Sons, Chelsea, exhibited a large and 
very fine group of Kalanchoe flammea, with bright orange-scarlet 
flowers. The plants were freely branched from the top down¬ 
wards, in some cases quite to the base. The flowers on the top 
commence to open first, and those on the lower branches form a 
long-continued succession. They also had a very fine plant of 
the new hybrid named K. kewensis, with large rosy-pink flowers. 
Silver Banksian Medal. 
Messrs. Frank Cant and Co., Braiswick Rose Gardens, Col¬ 
chester, exhibited a group of garden Roses set up in large 
bunches. Very fine was the climbing Rose sinica Anemone, with 
flowers four inches or more across. They also had fine bunches 
of the Copper Austrian, Grandiflora, Harrisoni, Paul’s Carmine 
Pillar, Lady Roberts, etc. 
Messrs. Phillips and Taylor, Lily Hill Nursery, Bracknell, 
Berks, exhibited a group of Carnations, including the beautiful 
variety named Ivo Sebright, with delicate rose flowers blended 
with a heliotrope tint, the variety being a sport from the better- 
known Mrs. Guy Sebright, They also had several fine varieties 
of Malmaison Carnations, including Princess May, the flesh- 
white Calypso, the bright scarlet Lord Roberts, and the beau¬ 
tiful rosy-pink Baldwin. 
Mr. Robert Anker, F.R.H.S., Addison Nursery, Napier Road, 
Kensington, W., exhibited a collection of miniature conserva¬ 
tories filled with real Cactus plants. He had several species of 
Opuntia, including the O. papyracantha. Several species of 
Echinocactus, also Aloes, Mesembryanthemum, Cotyledons, and 
various other genera of a succulent character. The plants in 
many cases were in extremely small pots. 
Mr. Geo. Prince, Longworth, Berks, exhibited a group of 
Roses set up in large bunches. Very fine were Austrian Cop¬ 
per, Thalia, Harrisoni, and Paul’s Carmine Pillar. Bronze 
Flora Medal. 
Mr. E. Potten, Camden Nursery, Cranbrook, Kent, exhibited 
a collection of hardy herbaceous plants in a cut state. The 
feature of his exhibit was a very fine Trollius named T. eurc- 
paeus Improved, which was notable for the great size of its 
globular bright yellow flowers, which often measured two inches 
in diameter, and sometimes a little more. It was set up in 
large bunches, forming quite a little group by itself, and was 
greatly admired. Bronze Banksian Medal. 
The Guildford Hardy Plant Nursery exhibited a group of 
Irises, including all sections of the bearded types now in bloom. 
Silver Banksian Medal. 
Messrs. Wm. Cutbusli and Son, Highgate, exhibited a large 
group of small-flowered tuberous Begonias suitable for bedding 
purposes. They were set up in little groups of a kind and 
named, representing various colours suitable for bedding pur¬ 
poses. 
Messrs. Kelway and Son, Langport, Somerset, had a large 
group of herbaceous Paeonies and Delphiniums. The former 
were represented by single and double varieties, all of which 
were selected for height, quality, and given varietal names. 
Amongst Delphiniums, very fine were Rock Sand, Colonel 
Crabbe, Queen Alexandra, Constitution, Sir John Forrest, and 
others. They also staged some Pyrethrums. Silver-gilt Bank¬ 
sian Medal. 
.Mr. H. B. May, Dyson’s Lane Nursery, Upper Edmonton, ex¬ 
hibited a group of Ferns, many of which were new, or scarcely 
at all known in commerce. Very fine were Asplenium grande, 
Adiantum scutum ramosum, with the branches arranged in a 
fan-shaped manner. Very distinct was the gold Maidenhair 
Fern Adiantum chrysophyllum, with a large quantity of golden- 
yellow farina on the back Of the fronds. The new Nephrolepis 
congesta is of remarkably dwarf habit, old plants beiim not 
more than four or five inches in height, with all the pinnae very 
much crowded and curled, forming one of the most distinct 
species we have seen. He had many other kinds. Silver Flora 
Medal. 
(To he continued.) 
Society and Association Notes. 
Henley Horticultural 'Society.— The annual meeting of 
the Henley and District Horticultural Society was held recently 
at the Oxford Temperance Hotel, Mr. J. R. Tranter presiding. 
The secretary (Mr. B. J. Pounsett) presented the accounts for 
1902, which were unanimously adopted. The election of officers 
was then proceeded with. Mr. Frank 'Crisp, J.P., was unani¬ 
mously elected president for the year, and by his kind per¬ 
mission the annual show will be held at Friar Park on Wed¬ 
nesday, August 26th next, Mr. P. E. Neighbour was re-elected 
chairman. Mr. G. W. Reeves having resigned the vice-'chair- 
manship, Mr. J. Chambers was unanimously elected to that 
office. Mr. J. R, Tranter was re-elected treasurer, and Mr. 
B. J. Pounsett was again elected secretary and Mr. H. Fox 
collector. 
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Royal Horticultural Society : Great Summer Flower 
Show, Holland House, Kensington, June 25th and 26th. 
1903. —The Royal Horticultural Society will hold a ^reat 
summer flower show at Holland House, Kensington, bj" the 
kind permission of the Earl and Countess of Uchester, on June 
25th a,nd 26th. The show will be open to Fellows showing 
their tickets and to others showing Fellows’ transferable tickets 
at 12.30, op Thursday, June 25th, and at 9.30 a.m. on Friday. 
June 26th. All annual tickets must be shown at the gate, and 
all other tickets given up. The public will be admitted on 
Thursday, June 25th, at 2 p.m., on payment of 7s. 6d., and at 
9.30 a.m. on Friday on payment of 2s. 6d. The grounds will 
be cleared of visitors at 8 p.m. on Thursday and at 6 p.m. on 
Friday. The only entrance to the show is by the great gate 
in Kensington High Street, and the only exit by a gate leading 
ihto Melbury Road, where carriages may be ordered to wait. 
Tickets will be on sale at the entrance to the showground, but 
in order to avoid overcrowding at the gate the public aie 
earnestly requested to obtain their tickets on or before Tuesday, 
23rd, at the society’s offices, 117, Victoria Street, London, S.w! 
These offices will be closed on the days of the show, and con¬ 
sequently no letters should be addressed there on the previous 
day. The judges will meet at the secretary’s tent at 10.30 a.m., 
and the Fruit, Floral, and Orchid Committees at 11 a.m. on 
Thursday, June 25th. An official catalogue of this show will 
be issued and distributed gratis among the visitors, and will 
contain a plan of the show, schedule of the exhibits, with the 
names and addresses of all the exhibitors entered up to Monday, 
June 15th, a short historical sketch of the Royal Horticultural 
Society, particulars relating to the society’s new hall and offices 
now in course of erection, and the programme of the music to 
be performed each day by the band of His Majesty’s Royal 
Horse Guards (Blues). 
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Holland House Show: Notices to Exhibitors.—(1) This 
meeting will take the place of one of the ordinary fortnightly 
shows at the Drill Hall, but- will in all essentials be conducted 
on the same lines as the annual shows at the Temple. (2) All 
classes of plants, flowers, and fruits may be exhibited at this 
show. (3) Entries for Roses and application for space for mis¬ 
cellaneous groups must be made not later than Wednesday,' 
June 17th ; single plants, etc., 'for certificate may be entered 
at the secretary’s tent on the morning of the 25th, before 10.30. 
(4) I he Roses will be judged by special Rose judges, whose 
awards will be final. (5) The judging of other groups will be 
on the same system as that which obtains at the Temple. (6) 
Ihe rules and regulations applying to the Temple, and to be 
found, on pages 66, 67, and 68 of the society’s “Arrangements, 
1903, and numbered 1 to 16 inclusive, will be in force at the 
Holland House Show. Copies of the “ Book of Arrangements! 
for 1903 can be obtained on application to the secretary, 
R-H.'S., 117, Victoria Street, London, S.W. (7) The only 
entrance and exit for carts and vans is in Melbury Road. 
Empty vans may stand in a small field adjoining Melbury Road 
and Kensington High Street. (8) Exhibits will be admitted, 
from noon to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24th, and from 4 a.m. 
to 9 a. m. on 25th. (9) Exhibitors are particularly requested to 
warn their drivers to be careful to keep off the cricket pitch. 
(10) Nota Bene.—At this show all assistants and attendants 
at groups shown by trade firms must wear a badge with their 
firm s name. There can be no exceptions made to this rule. 1 
Ihe badge used must be the one approved by the Council and: 
no other. Ihe badge can be obtained from Mr. Pinches, 27, 
Oxendon Street, London, S.W. 
