June 4, 1904. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
473 
a white, gradually deepening into a beautiful rose border, is 
i an excellent form, and is deservedly becoming very popular. 
Frederick Waterer, as its name will denote, is one that may 
I well be classed amongst the gems of the collection ; it is a deep 
carmine. Bertram Woodhouse Currie, a flesh with a carmine 
border, is a variety much after the Mrs. W. Agnew form, but 
of a deeper shade in all parts. 
Messrs. J. Russell, Richmond, Surrey, sent, as usual, a large 
croup of their hardy arboreal subjects, and effectively arranged 
them along the main walk. Amongst the most conspicuous 
specimens were Sambucus serratifolia aurea, Ulmus punctata 
alba, Catalpa syringaefolia aurea, extra good, Fagus Amstom, 
very unique, Ulmus Dampieri aurea, Quercus concordia, Acer 
Worleyii, and Jap Maples in endless variety. Hypericum 
moserianum tricolor, Osmanthus purpurea, 0. illicifolia 
ai'^entea, Elegans macrophyllus, Aucuba limbata, exceptionally 
: fine. Interspersed throughout the group was a very fine col¬ 
lection of Clematis, chiefly of the Clematis patens type. Rose 
Queen Alexandra was also well shown, and Dismorphanthus 
: manchuricus foliis argenteis marginatis. We also noted a 
golden form of the latter subject. 
° Messrs. Barr and Sons, Covent Garden, in addition to their 
special exhibits, had a good collection of their Japanese pigmy 
trees, a collection which excited more than, ordinary interest, 
owing probably to the unfortunate state of affairs in that part 
of the world. 
Messrs. J. Laing and Son, Forest Hill, had a large group 
of flowering and ornamental shrubs and trees. A few of the 
most striking subjects were standard Rhododendrons in all 
the best varieties, Azalea Mollis, A. pontica, A. sinense, 
Clematis patens in great variety, Cupressus erecta viridis. 
russelliana aurea, a very fine form of this handsome genus, 
standard Ivies, both golden and' silver, also a large collection 
of the best dwarf Ivies. Fagus sylvatica pendula argentea, 
Acer Nigundo aurelim, Acer Nigundo californicum, Jap Acers in 
j great variety, Yucca gloriosa aurea, Cornus Spatliii aurea, C. 
brachypoda, Cotoneaster horizontalis, Cupre'ssus macrocarpa 
lutea, and Sambucus serratifolia aurea. The group covered 
700 square feet. 
Messrs. Thos. Cripps and Son, Tunbridge Wells, had several 
fine groups of their specialities, their Jap. Acers, of course, being 
of the best varieties' only. To> enumerate the varieties would be 
J a. useless waste of space 1 . It i.s quite sufficient to say that the 
group contained all the very best forms in cultivation, and in 
i remarkably fine condition. 
Messrs. Richard Smith and Co., Worcester, put up a very 
! effective group of Conifers and flowering and ornamental shrubs. 
Some of the Conifers were very striking, 'especially Cupressus 
lawsoniana lutea, C. alba, spica nana, C. Allumi, C. Wissellii, 
j C. filiformis, C. macrocarpa lutea, C. Triumph de Boscoop, C. 
| gracilis (the weeping form), C. lawsoniana pendula. alba, Thuya 
i Lobbi aurea variegata, Cedrus atlantica glauca, and Caly- 
] canthus floridus. 
The outdoor group of Messrs. J. Cheal and Sons, Crawley, 
contained many fine varieties of hardy trees and shrubs. A few 
of the most conspicuous and) attractive were Cornus Mas. 
elegantissima, Quercusi pedunculata nigra, Quercus concordia, 
. Q. Souvenir Frans, van der Bom, Magnolia, soulangeana. nigra, 
j Acer Pseiidoplantanusi Prince Hendjerii, Olearia stella,ta, 
Cupressus macrocarpa lutea, and C. Wisselli. 
Messrs. James, Carter and Co., High Holhorn, put up' a large 
group of Araucaria excelsa, well demonstrating the usefulness 
of this old favourite for general'deoorative work. 
Messrs. Fisher, Son, and Sibray, Handsworth, Sheffield, put 
up one of the most effective groups we have seen outdoors. It 
was arranged to show off every plant m its true decorative value. 
The plants were all well grown and in great variety. 
Dimorphanthus manchuricus aurea marginata and the beauti¬ 
ful Dracaena purpurea were conspicuous features, as' were also 
) the many varieties of Oaks and Jap. Maples. Hedera. arborea 
emurensis was a subject of much interest and favourable com¬ 
ment. We also noted a pretty tree of Larix leptolepris. 
Weigela Eva Rat'hke was shown in a pretty little group. This 
and the many other beautiful Wei gel as should be 1 more often seen 
1 than at present on our lawns, and in villa gardens. 
Messrs, W. Fromow and Sons, Chiswick, put up a, large 
group of all the best varieties of Jap. Maples, many of the 
specimens "being specially well coloured. 
Messrs. W. Cutbush and Son, Highgate, exhibited their usual 
1 unique collection of R. topiary work in box. 
Messrs. B. S. Williams and Son, Upper Holloway, London, 
had a fine group of hardy hybrid Rhododendrons in tent No, 4. 
•V very fine white variety was Mme. Masson. John Walters 
(rose red) formed segregate groups at either end. Boronia 
©lata, Erica Cavendishii, E. ventricosa, and E. candidissima 
were also good. 
Messrs. Ivelway and Son, Langport, Somerset staged a col¬ 
lection of Tree Paeonies, Dr. Nicholls, Ypsilanti, Captain 
Nares, and Mrs, Jessop' Hulton were beautiful whlfe varieties. 
FRUIT. 
Fruit was not shown in large quantity, but in point of quality 
little was left to be desired. 
Messrs. T. Rivers and Son, Sawbridgeworth, had group of 
Peaches and Nectarines in pots, freely fruited, with large hand¬ 
some examples. Especially noticeable was Cardinal, represented 
as .it was by one dozen trees. Their new Peach Duke of York 
carried large handsome, highly coloured fruit, well representing 
this desirable variety, also a basket of full-sized fruit of great 
excellence. Plum Curlew in pots was. profusely laden with 
rruit. 
Air. T. A. Cuckney, Cobham Hall Gardens, Gravesend, staged 
two boxes Royal Sovereign Strawberries of fine size and colour. 
The Imperial Cold Stores, Ltd., Tottenham, staged thirty 
dishes of Apples in good state of preservation. Gascoyne’s 
Scarlet Seedling, Baumann’s Reinette, Worcester Pearman, and 
Newton Wonder were noticeable. 
Mr. C. Ritchings, Highlands, Catel, Guernsey, staged fine 
Melons ; Hero of I.ockinge, Best of All, Goldfinder, and Pater¬ 
familias were conspicuous. This exhibitor also staged Tomatos. 
Holmes’ Supreme, Winter Beauty, and Bunn’s Superlative were 
conspicuous. 
VEGETABLES. 
Vegetables were numerous and good. 
Air. W. L. Bastin, gardener to Sir Alex. Henderson, Bart., 
M.P., Buscot Park, Faringdon, Berks, staged in admirable style 
six dozen dishes of high-class produce. Tomatos were repre¬ 
sented by such varieties as 'Sutton’s Winter Beauty, Magnum 
Bonum, Princess of Wales, Best of All, Perfection, and freely 
fruited examples of the Red Currant variety in pots. Cauli¬ 
flowers, .such as Magnum Bonum, Sutton’s Purity, and First 
Crop were represented by serviceable white beads. Capital 
dishes of Sharpe’s Victor, May Queen, and Early Ashleaf 
Potatos were staged. Prizewinner, Epicure, Matchless, and 
Satisfaction Cucumbers ; Tender and True and Plentiful Beans ; 
Early Milan and Snowball Turnips. Very fine were the Peas 
Duchess of York, Ear v Giant, Duke of Albany, and May Queen ; 
Sutton’s Perfection AIarrows, Artichokes, Asparagus, Lettuce, 
and Radishes completed a remarkably fine display. 
Mr. S. Alortimer, Rowledge Nursery, Farnham, staged one 
dozen varieties Cucumbers in perfect condition, such varieties 
as Every Day, Tender and True, Lord Roberts, Progress, Tele¬ 
graph, A 1, Express, and Sensation. In addition Air. Mortimer 
staged a new variety, “ Aristocrat,” of approved appearance ; 
with it were branches showing its freedom of fruiting. Nineteen 
dishes of Tomatos were also staged, and of excellent quality ; 
especially noticeable were Satisfaction, Winter Beauty, Peer¬ 
less, Prolific, Holmes’ Supreme, Best of All, Eclipse, Up to Date, 
and Dessert. 
Messrs. H. Cannell and Son, Swa.nley, Kent, arranged in a', 
tasteful manner an exceedingly fine collection, consisting of 
30 dishes of extremely well-grown Potatos, Evergood, Snowdrop, 
Pink Perfection, White Beauty of Hebron, Springfield, Feyla 
Wonder, King Edward VII., Harbinger, Wm. Breese, New 
Perfection, Windsor Castle, Carltonian, and Harbinger as the 
best. Peas growing in boxes were very fine. English Wonder, 
British Empire, Duke of Norfolk, and King Edward VII. were 
finely represented. Cabbage Cannell’s Defiance wes represented 
by no fewer than thre dozen heads. Guerande and Cannell’s 
Wonder Carrots were fine; also Model Broccoli, green Alarrows, 
Asparagus, Fz*ench Breakfast Radish, Cucumbers, Lettuce, and 
Edwin Beckett Pea, Cannell’s Winner Scarlet Runner and Cana¬ 
dian Wonder Beans. Cannell’s Giant Cos Lettuce completed this 
fine collection. 
Mr. W. Godfrey, Colchester, staged extremely fine Aspara¬ 
gus ; in a like manner did Mr. A. T. Harwood, Colchester, and 
R. Stephenson, Esq., Burwell, Cambridge. 
Air. G. Hobday, Southfield, Romford, had Rhubarb New 
Giant. 
The Lady Warwick College had an interesting exhibit of 
Potatos, First Crop and Sharpe’s Victor, Canadian Wonder 
Bean, Red Milan Turnip, Favourite Lettuce, Marrows, Summer 
Spinach, Late Queen Broccoli. Lock’s Hill Tomato, Improved 
Horn Carrot, Scarlet Globe Radish, Duke of York Tomato, and 
Ideal Cucumber. 
Afessrs. Sutton and Sons had Melons Ringleader, Hero of 
Lockinge, Royal Jubilee, and Best of All, in excellent condi- 
