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THE HARDENING WORLD 
August 13, 1904. 
Alessrs. Thomas Cripps ami Sou, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, 
brought up a. fine group of Disa grandiflora-, showing a great 
amount of variety in colour. These were arranged in five 1 lines 
with Palms and variegated grasses, making an attractive display. 
(Silver Banbsian Medal.) 
F. Wellesley, Esq., Westfield, Woking, exhibited some interest¬ 
ing varieties, including Cattleya Eldorado crocata superba, C. 
Patrocinii Westfield var., Cypripedium wiertzianum Blends var., 
C. w. Linden’s var., and 0. Hera Edenside var. 
Floral Committee. 
Messrs. J. Cheal and Sons, Lowfield Nurseries, Crawley, 
Sussex, staged a collection of hardy herbaceous cut flowers such 
as Phloxes, Eryngiums, Aconitums, etc. Their stands of Cactus 
Dahlias included such fine varieties as Orion, Clarence Webb, The 
Queen, Premier, Miss Winchester, Conrad, H. F. Robertson, 
C. G. Stredwick, etc. 
Messrs. J. Veitch and Sons, Ltd., had a group of hybrid 
Begonias of the Rex 1 type, and others such as Arthur Mallet, 
Louise Chretienne Improved, Gloire des Ardennes, etc. They 
also staged a double scarlet tuberous variety for bedding purposes, 
and named Washington, about 6in. high-, and well laden with 
small flowers. Next to these things came a collection of annuals, in¬ 
cluding fine bunches of GodetiaLa Belle, G. Rosamond, G. Brides¬ 
maid, Lavatera trimestris alba, OLarkia elegans flore pleno Salmon 
Queen, and the little known Diaseia Barbara©, in varieties with 
salmon and red flowers. (Silver Banksian Medal.) 
Air. M. Prichard, Christchurch, Hants, had a fine display of 
hardy herbaceous subjects in the cut state. Very showy were 
such as Hemerocallis Dr. Regel, Rudbeckia laciniata plena, 
Kiriphofra Lemon Queen, and Gladioli of the Lemoinei and 
nancieanus strains. A distinct and handsome one was G. 
Lemoinei Eclipse, with three large velvety maroon blotches. 
Messrs. William Bull and Sons, King’s Road, Chelsea, set up 
a large group of Tree Ferns, edged with other typeis. The' tallest 
in the centre (Cyathea nredullaris) stood about 15ft. high. 
Cyathea dalbeata, Dicksonia anitarctica, and D. glauca were also 
in fine form. (Silver Banksian Medal.) 
Messrs. William Cutbush and Son, Highgate, London, had a 
fine collection of Phloxes, Gladioli, double Tiger Lilies, Lilium 
speciosum, etc. Fine varieties of Phlox were Mrs. Jenkins, Roi 
cle Blanches, Adonis, Venus, Josephine Gerbeaux, Iris, La 
Fiancee, and Coquelicot. 
Messrs. J. Hill and Son, Barrowfield Nurseries, Lower Edmon¬ 
ton, had a fine group' of Brainea insignis, with the habit of a 
Lomaria, and liaving the young fronds of a bronzy cast. Hies© 
were stood on a ground of Maidenhair Fern, with a few Lygodiums 
arranged, along the centre. (Silver Banksian Medal.) 
Messrs. J. Veitch and Sons, Ltd., had a group of Buddleia 
variabilis veitchiana upon the floor, and surrounding a large plant 
of Senecio clivorum, with massive leaves and golden yellow 
flowers. 
Messrs. Kelway and Son, Langpor.t, Somerset, staged a large 
collection of Gladioli, cut in the form of long spikes, and occu¬ 
pying one side of a long table. Grand varieties were Barnum, 
Golden Sceptre, Airs. Wood, Edward VII., William Kelway, King 
of Siam, Sorex, Valdora, King of Gladioli, Poltis (white), Miss 
Zena Dare (white and cream), General French, The Sultan, Sir 
Walter Scott, Bona, Kenwyn, Zoe, Purity, and many others of 
handsome colour and large size. (Silver Gilt Flora Medal.) 
Alessrs. Barr and Sons, King Street, Covent Garden, had a 
large oclfection of cut flowers of hardy herbaceous subjects, such 
as 'Phloxes, Lilies, Delphiniums Statioes, and the Reed Mace 
(Typha latifolia,). They also had a collection of Water Lilies in 
travs of water, including many of the leading varieties in culti¬ 
vation. An interesting subject' was Spigelia marylandica, with 
crimson and yellow flowers. Very fine was the new Gypsophila 
paniculata fl." pi. Amongst' the Lilies were Lilium superbum, 
L. longiflorum Wilsoni, L. tigrinum Fortunei, L. elegans Bate- 
manniae, L. chalcedonieum, etc. 
Messrs. Gunn and Sons, Brookfield Nursery, Olton, near Bir¬ 
mingham staged a fine collection of Phloxes, including fine 
varieties ’ named Sheriff Ivory, L’Eclair, Coquelicot, L’Aiglon, 
Josephine Gerhaud, Etna, Homere, Sylphide, Ormonde, Iris, and 
°Alr H. B. May, Dyson’s Lane Nurseries, Upper Edmonton, 
had a large collection of greenhouse subjects, including little 
segregate groups of Campanula isophylla superba, C. halchiniana, 
C.°isophylla alba, Abutilon Sawitzii, etc. Very showy were the 
double rose flowers of Nerimn Oleander rosea splendeus. (Silver 
Banksian Medal.) 
Lord Aldenham (gardener, Mr. E. Beckett), Aldenham House, 
Elstree, had a group of named varieties of Pentsteunon cut' with 
long stems. Grand varieties were Mrs. E. Beckett, George Home, 
Spitzherg, Lord Lister, Sir G. White, and Lord Aldenham, a dark 
crimson-red variety. He also had a. fine collection of Strepto- 
carpi in the out state, done up in bunches of a colour. (Silver 
Banksian Medal.) 
Air. Amos Perry, Hardy Plant Nursery, Winchmore Hill, staged 
a large collection of cut flowers of herbaceous plants. He had fine 
bunches of Asclepias tuberosa, Kniphofia grandiflora, Helianthus 
Golden Ball, Echinacea purpurea, and Eryngium planum. A 
collection of hardy Water Lilies included Nymphaea Robiusonii, 
N. Laydekeri, N. tuberosa rosea, N. marliaoea flammea, etc. 
Alessrs. R. and G. Cuthbert, The Nurseries, Southgate, Aliddle- 
sex, exhibited a splendid group of Lilies on the floor on a ground- 
work of Asparagus and Ferns. Well flowered were Lilium 
speciosum album,'L. s. rubrum, and L. longiflorum Takesima, with 
very large flowers. (Silver Banksian Aledal.) 
Alessrs. Debbie and Co., Rothesay, N.B., had a fine collection 
of Sweet Peas set up in hunches. 
Fruit and Vegetable Committee. 
A Silver Banksian Medal was awarded to Aiiss Adamson 
(gardener, Air. George Keif), South Villa, Regent’s Park, for a 
collection of Plums, including Kirkes, Golden Gage, Jefferson’s, 
etc. 
W. Roupell, Esq., Harvey Lodge, Roupell Park, exhibited a 
basket of the Gladstone Apple, the fruits of which were of fine 
size and splendid in colour. Gladstone Apples were also shown by 
Sir A. K. B. Osborn, Bait., Chicksands Priory, Shefford. 
Gros Alaroc and Alicante Grapes were shown by John Hodges, 
Esq. (gardener, Mr. M. Le Pelley), The Rusper Vineries, Fay 
Gate. The berries' were of fine size. 
The Horticultural College, Reading (gardener, Air. Foster), ex¬ 
hibited a splendid collection of vegetables, including Potato*, 
Onions, Carrots, Cauliflower, Melons, Vegetable Alarrows, 
Tomatos, Beet, Runner Beans, Cabbages, Cucumbers, etc., all in 
excellent form. (Silver Knightian Aledal.) 
ABBEY PARK FLOWER SHOW. 
August 2nd and 3rd. 
Fine summer weather favoured the opening day of the AUvy 
Park Flowed Show, Leicester, and the second day was equally 
propitious, though the' heat at times was rather excessive, and 
made the inspection of the flowers rather an uncomfortable 
process. The attendance, however, was good, and the various 
horticultural products in the tents were' eagerly inspected by large 
numbers of visitors. Judging from the crowds present, the 
.attendance would appear to' have indicated a record. 
Altogether there were 163 competitors, being a falling away 
of ten compared with the record entry of last year. The exhibits, 
however, amounted to 1,400. The show was opened at 1 p.m by 
the Mayor of Leicester (Alderman Sawday). 
Groups of miscellaneous plants were a feature of the show, as 
they usually are at Abbey Park. No less than three first-class 
groups were sent up by Alessrs. James Cypher and Sons, Chelten¬ 
ham, who secured the leading award for a group arranged for 
effect. In this class they were followed by Mr. W. Valise, 
Leamington. 
For a group of six stove and greenhouse plants, three of them 
in bloom, Air. Vans© came to the front with well-grown speci¬ 
mens. He was followed by Mr. W. Finch, Coventry. The latter 
was awarded the first prize for exotic Ferns. Air. W. Vans© had 
the best specimen in a fine plant of Bougainvillea glabra. 
The display of Roses was up to' the average, and seme of them 
were notably fine. The lead for thirty-six varieties was taken 
by Alessrs. A. Dickson and Sons, Newtownards, co. Down. They 
had fine blooms of Bessie Brown, Her Majesty, Ben Cant , Horace 
Vernet, Lady Ashdown, and others. They also secured the lead 
for twenty-four varieties of Roses, and had the best twelve of 
any one variety,, showing Frau Karl Druschki. In both these 
latter cases they were followed by All*. H. Drew, Longworth, 
Berks. The same order was maintained for twelve Teas and 
•Noisettes. 
Herbaceous cut flowers are always in good form at this show, 
and the exhibits were quite up to the usual standard. Mr. James 
Wright, Leicester, took the lead for hardy herbaceous and 
bulbous subjects' and was followed by Air. W. Wright, jun. The 
last named had the best twelve bunches of hardy annuals. 
Good competition ruled the classes for Carnations and Picotees. 
The premier award in the class for twelve bizarre anil flaked 
Carnations was secured by Air. A. R. Brown, Handswortli, Bir¬ 
mingham. 
For twelve self Carnations the lead was taken by II. C 
Cartwright, Esq. (gardener, Air. Rudd), King’s Norton, who had 
some large and beautiful varieties in his stand. He was followed 
by Air. A. R. Brown. The same order of merit was maintained 
in the class for twelve yellow ground Carnations. 
