THE GARDENING WORLD 
433 
May 21, 1904. 
iie soft fawn colour on the outside of the flowers. John Ruskin 
lay be described as rosy fawn, the fawn tint in this instance 
ot being so pronounced. Desdenrona was a good crimson 
kriety. Vitellina has primrose flowers, and is very useful for 
Lddino- purposes. Amongst others we noted were Parrot Tulips, 
aesneriana major, T. Batalini, T. linifolia, and other very 
iteresting types. (Silver Flora Medal.) 
Messrs. J. Cheal and Sons, Lowfield Nurseries, Crawley, 
ussex, set up an interesting collection of hardy flowering trees 
id shrubs, including Pyrus floribunda, P. Scheideckeri Lilacs, 
erberis vulgaris foiiis purpureis, Japanese Cherries, Azaleas, 
:,c. They also had an interesting lot of herbaceous and alpine 
lants. (Bronze Flora Medal.) 
Messrs. George Jackman and Son, Woking, Surrey, set up a 
, 1 -CT.e collection of herbaceous plants, including Iris 'Safrano 
lagnifica, one of the Oncocyclus types. Other good things in 
>ason were Trollius Golden Globe, Ramondia pyrenaica, Lilacs, 
ilies, and forms of Iris germaniea. 
Messrs. Paul and Son, Cheshunt, staged a collection of Alpine 
lants, May flowering Tulips, Darwin varieties, and some shrubs, 
uch as Azaleas and Rubus deliciosus. They also had some in¬ 
vesting Roses, including Tea Rambler and Snowstorm, the 
1st named being a white variety. 
Messrs. John Laing and Sons, Forest Hill, London, exhibited 
well-flowered group of Streptocarpus, a large flowered strain 
pon which they have been working for some years. They also 
et up a large group of tine foliage plants upon the floor, al¬ 
luding Caladiums, Aralias, Oocos weddeliana, Clerodendrons, 
Jrotons, Pandanus, and such flowering subjects as Anthurium 
clierzerianum and Gesnera cardinalis. (Bronze Flora Medal.) 
Messrs. William Bull and Sons, King’s Road, Chelsea, exhi- 
lited a group of tine foliage plants -of a mixed character, con¬ 
fining well-grown specimens of Aralia Veitclii gracillima, A. 
eptophylla, and A. elegantissima. Crotons, Dracaenas, and 
arge plants of Cocos weddeliana were also in fine condition, 
dot a very common plant is Terminalia elegans. 
The Guildford Hardy Plant Nursery had a very varied and 
nteresting collection of subjects suitable for the alpine garden, 
ncluding dwarf flowering shrubs. Gentiana veyna, G. acaulis, 
’ulipa persica, Haberlea rhodopensis, and Anemone sylvestris 
aajor were also very tine, the last named having flowers dis- 
inctly larger than in the ordinary form. (Silver Flora Medal.) 
Messrs. J. Veitch and Sons, Limited, had several groups, 
ncluding an interesting one made up of different groups of such 
lungs as Kalanchoe felthamensis, 2 ft. high, with scarlet flowers, 
Ipiphyllum gaertneriana, and Schizanthus wisetonensis. The 
after was most profusely bloomed, and elicited much attention 
tom the visitors. Another group set by the same firm con- 
isted of hardy flowering trees and shrubs, such as splendidly 
owered varieties of the Japanese Cherry, Pyrus floribunda, 
’yrus Scheideckeri, and various others now in bloom. Yery 
andsome was the Cape bulb named Watsonia meriana Ardernei, 
pith large white flowers produced in long racemes. (Silver Bank- 
lan Medal.) 
Messrs. R. Wallace and Co., Kilnfield Gardens, Colchester, 
I et up a splendid bank of Tulips, including species, late May 
!lowering Tulips and Darwins. Yery handsome were Ingles- 
! ombe Scarlet, T. aximensis, T. gesneriana major, and T. lutea 
iiaxima. The latter is also known as Mrs. Moon, and is one 
f the most striking yellow flowers in cultivation. Other beau- 
liful varieties we noted were Flame, crimson scarlet, and Kath- 
! een, with primrose yellow flowers having a violet centre. These 
wo latter were Darwin Tulips, which were represented by large 
lumbers of very choice varieties in all shades of colour, and 
uarked with blotches at the base in a great variety of colours. 
Silver Gilt Banksian Medal.) 
Messrs. H. Oannell and Sons, Swanley, Kent, had a large 
;i'oup made up of distinct banks of herbaceous Calceolarias, 
lowers of zonal Pelargoniums done up in bunches in their usual 
idmirable manner, and show and regal varieties such as are 
lopular to-day for market and other purposes. Amongst the 
how varieties we might pick out Black Diamond, Queen Alex- 
mdra, Lord Kitchener, and Alice Hayes. The first named had 
'ery dark crimson—almost black—flowers, while Alice Hayes 
vas pure white, with two purple feathers on the upper petals. 
Messrs. William Cutbush and Son, Highgate, London, set up 
t very extensive and interesting collection of flowering trees 
.nd shrubs, hardy herbaceous plants, hardy Orchids, and hardy 
ferns. Yery interesting were the hardy Orchids, as they in¬ 
cluded a number of very beautiful types seldom seen in collec- 
uons. We might single out a few, such as Cypripedium spec- 
abile, C. pubescens, C. californicum, and C. occidentals, which 
were both beautiful and interesting. The collection of Orchis 
proper was rich in British and Continental varieties, such as 
O. foliosa, O. latifolia, 0. 1. alpestris, O. mascula, O. militaris, 
and O. Morio, together with the Bee, the Fly, the Spider, and 
other species of Ophrys. The trees and shrubs included a num¬ 
ber of those now in bloom. Amongst herbaceous plants were 
Lithospermum canescens, Corydalis nobilis, Anemone sul- 
phurea, Aquilegia Stewarti, etc. (Silver Flora Medal.) 
Messrs. J. Peed and Son, Roupell Park Nursery, West Nor¬ 
wood, set up a collection of alpine plants, including different 
species of Sedums, Saxifragas, Anemones, Candytufts, Phloxes, 
and others. (Bronze Banksian Meclal.) 
Mr. Amos Perry, Hardy Plant Farm, Winclrmpre Hill, Lon¬ 
don, exhibited a very rich collection of hardy herbaceous 1 plants, 
including different species of Trollius, amongst which Orange 
Glob'e was a very fine one. Noticeable also were Phloxes, 
German Irises, Tulips, Geum Heldreichi superbum, G. H. 
luteum, and many others. In fine condition was Ranunculus 
aoonitifolius flore pleno with double white flowers known as Fair 
Maids of France. (Silver Flora Medal.) 
Mr. M. Prichard, Christchurch, Hants, had a splendid spike 
of Eremurus robustus superbu-s with pinkish flowers. Tulips, 
tree Paeonies, Scillas, Saxifragas, Houstonia caeruleia, and 
various other alpine plants made an interesting collection. 
(Silver Flora Medal.) 
Messrs. T. S. Ware, Ltd., Hale Farm Nurseries, Feltham, 
Middlesex, exhibited' an interesting collection of Roses in pots, 
including Teas, hybrid perpetual®, and garden Roses. Very 
handsome was the Austrian Copper with dark coppery orange 
flowers. These were interspersed with Japanese Maples having 
richly-coloured flowers arid backed with Bamboos. (Bronze 
Flora Medal.) 
The Misses Hopkins, Mere, Knutsford, Cheshire, set up a 
group of double Daisies in beautiful colours, Auriculas, and 
other hardy flowers. 
Mr. W. B. Hartland, Patrick Street, Cork, showed some beauti¬ 
ful Tulips, including John Ruskin and Tullipa maculata grand i- 
flora. 
Mrs. Mangles, Valewood, Hasleniere, exhibited sore magnifi¬ 
cent hybrid Rhododendrons, three of which were named Dawn, 
Gertrude Jekyl, and Beauty of Littlewoith respectively. The 
last-named had flowers 4 in. to 5 in. in diameter. 
ROYAL BOTANICAL SOCIETY. 
May Ilth. 
The third monthly exhibition of this society was held on the 
11th inist., which proved to be of an exceptionally higjh standard. 
The whole of the long glass corridor and a good portion of the 
large conservatory were utilised for grouping the exhibits, which, 
amongst the natural surroundings of foliage and flowering plants 
of all descriptions, made a. most effective display. 
The weather was fine but gloomy, in spite of which there was a 
larger attendance of visitors than usual. 
As in the preceding show, the working of the motor lawn 
mowers and other smaller machines on the front lawns attracted 
much attention, the ease with which they were handled and the 
work done by them giving the highest satisfaction. On this occa¬ 
sion Messrs. Green and Sons, .as well as Ransomee, Sims, and 
Jefferies, exhibited machines. 
Occupying a large space in the centre of the conservatory was 
a most magnificent group of Cinerarias, forming a bank of the 
most gorgeous colours; in close proximity to these was a, splendid 
group of Schizanthus, intermingled with Maidenhair, which set 
off the colours in deep profusion. Both the aforesaid groups 
were exhibited by Messrs. James Garter and Oo., 237-238, High 
Holborn. 
Messrs. Stanley, Ashton, and Co., of Southgate, N., exhibited 
a group of well-flowered Orchids. Amongst ethers were Oncidium 
marsh alii a nnm, with a spray of flowers 3 ft. in diameter, forming 
a fine centrepiece ; Cymbidium lowianum, some grand pieces of 
Odont'oglo'ssum 'crisprun, and Adrianae, also of Laeliocattleya 
highburyenisis. 
Messrs. William Cutbush and Son, Highgate, N., .arranged a 
large group of Alpine and herbaceous plants at. one end of the 
conservatory, the alpines being prettily arranged along the front, 
backed up by Pyrus Malus floribunda, white double' flowering 
Cherries, intermingled with Azalea mollis, etc. 
Amongst the Alpines was a group of Auriculas in good form, 
many varieties of Saxifragas, some well-flowered plants of Iris 
safrano magnifica, Iris Boissieri, Adonis vernalis, Uvrrlaria 
grandiflora, etc. 
Close at hand were some Daffodils, single and double Tulips, 
Forget-Me-Nots, etc., in vases grouped by Mr. H. Seckelmore, 
gardener to Dr. Boxall, Abinger Common, Surrey. 
