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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
April 29, 1905. 
SOCIETIES. 
CROYDON SPRING SHOW. 
April I9th. 
A very successful show of spring flowers was opens] in the 
Art Gallery, Park Lane, under the auspices of the Croydon 
Horticultural Mutual Improvement Society. The object of the 
society is an admirable one—to promote a love of horticulture 
among the masses. The show is an annual event, and, as usual, 
no prizes were offered, the exhibitors gaining no monetary 
benefit whatever. It was therefore only fitting that the views 
of the promoters should be justified. Unfortunately, the 
weather was not favourable, so therefore it was not surpris ing 
that the attendance (admission was free to all) was not a) 
record one, as it deserved to be. The gallery was one mass of 
bloom, and the fragrant flowers were arranged on benches 
round the side and up the centre. The arrangement of the 
groups was very artistic, and the exhibitors were well rewarded 
by the result of their efforts. 
Mr. T. Butcher, of George Street and South Norwool, dis¬ 
played an enchantingly effective group, the most prominent 
features being a shower bouquet and a basket of flowers. 
Mr. Frank Lloyd, of Coombe House, had two very fine groups 
on show. One, consisting of a mass of flowering shrubs and 
bulbs, was arranged with marked ability by his gardener (Mr. 
M. E. Mills), who was also responsible for some exhibits 
of alpine flowers in pots. 
Mr. J. R. Box and Messrs. John R. Box and Co. also suit 
exhibits of alpines and Narcissus, including Van Waver n’s 
Giant, respectively. 
Mr. J. Filce, of 27, Handcroft Road, staged a collection of 
Forget-me-nots, bulbs, and Auriculas, which were much ad¬ 
mired, as also were Primula obconica and Clianthus Dampieri 
sent by Mr. R. A. Laing, of Shirley Hyrst, Radcliffe Road, and 
staged by Mr. B. Acock, his gardener. 
Messrs. Cheal and Sons, of Crawley, were represented by 
a very fine collection of alpine plants and Daffodils. 
The uses to which a fireplace can be put in the summer 
months w T as clearly displayed by Mr. J. Gregory, whose de¬ 
corated fireplace was a feature of the show. 
Over forty varieties of Hyacinths, together w'tli Narcissus, 
appeared on Messrs. E. W. and S. Rogers’ bench, quite a 
feature of which was the range .of colours. 
A very imposing collection of Orch ils was contributed by 
Mi - . F. W. A. Radford, of Southernhurst, Park Hill Road, 
through his gardener, Mr. T. Pedley. The most predominant 
bloom was Cymbidium lowianum. 
A miscellaneous group of Diants was exhibited by Mr. Bye 
on behalf of Mr. Wickham Noakes, of Selsdon Park, and in¬ 
cluded some very fine Amaryllis and Orchids. 
Mr. J. Pascal!, of Ambleslde, Addiscomb- Road, shewed 
some splendid Cinerarias (gardener, A. Edwards), while Mr. 
G. Curling, of Elgin House, Addiscombe, through W. Bentley, 
sent some very pretty plants. 
Other exhibits were contributed by Mr. F. R. Dock rg, 
Grafton House, Sydenham Road (gardener, D. J. Rickett); 
Mr. J. J. Macdonald, of Howard Road, South Norwood ; whilst 
Mr. T. G. Challis, of 113, Oval Road, an unemployed jobbing 
blacksmith, had on view a unique flower-stand made by 
himself, and which was for sale, representing a snake in the 
grass, all of which was made of iron and steel. 
Mr. Boshier, the popular hon. secretary of the society, is 
to be heartily congratulated on the success achieved, princi¬ 
pally through his untiring efforts. 
ROYAL BOTANIC. 
April I9th. 
The second spring show was held in the Botanic Society’s 
large conservatory and corridor on Wednesday, April 19th. 
The exhibits were finer in quality and the show was larger 
than any of the previous monthly shows held by this society. 
The front dome of the conservatory was occupied by an alpine 
rockery with background of Azaleas and hardy flowering shrubs, 
including Viburnum Opulus, Lilacs, and Laburnums set up 
by Messrs. William Cutbush and Son, Highgate, N. Among 
the alpines were Anemone apennina, A. pulsatilla, Arabis 
alpina fl. pi., Primula japonica, P. rosea grandiflora, Funkia 
japonica aurea variegata, and many Gentians, Aubrietias, and 
Saxifragas ; also a large group of hardy Orchids and hardy 
British Ferns. (Gold Medal.) 
In the centre of the conservatory Edward Wagg, Esq. (gar 
dener, Mr. D. Philips), The Islet, Maidenhead, exhibited a 
splendid group of Cinerarias most rich and varied in colour, 
and well set off by a groundwork of Maidenhair Ferns. (Silver 
Gilt Medal.) 
^ Opposite this group Mr. Keif, gardener to Miss Adamson, 
South ^ ilia, Regent’s Park, set up a large and prettily-arranged 
group of forced flower and foliage plants, including a group 
of well-flowered Dendrobiums, also Rhododendrons Pink Pearl, 
Azalea mollis, Deutzias, Antliuriums, Spiraeas, and Easter 
Lilies set off by Caladiums, Crotons, Acers,. and Dracaenas, 
and backed up by white Arums. (Gold Medal.) 
A lai-ge part of the right wing of the conservatory was occu¬ 
pied by a very fine collection of Orchids and Antliuriums ex¬ 
hibited by H. L. Bischoffsheim, Esq. (gardener, Mr. C. J. Ellis), 
Warren House, Stanmore. Among the Orchids were some 
well-flowered Cattleya Mendelli, Cymbidium lowianum, and 
many Odontoglossums, notably O. andersonianum, Warren 
House variety. (Gold Medal.) 
Messrs. R. and G. Cuthbert, The Nurseries, Southgate, Mid¬ 
dlesex, arranged along one end of the conservatory a large group 
of forced flowering plants, in the centre of which was a large 
bank of white, purple, and mauve Lilacs, flanked on either 
side by masses of Azaleas, including the following varieties: — 
W. E. Gladstone, a beautiful orange-pink; J. C. Van Tliol, 
deep orange ; Norma, salmon ; and Anthony Koster, a striking 
yellow. (Large Silver Gilt Medal.) 
There were also several private collections of Daffodils, set 
up by H. B. Darlington, Esq. (gardener, Mr. D. Bignell), 
Potters Bar (Cup winner) ; Dr. Robert Boxall, M.D. (gardener, 
Mr. H. Sickelmore), Abinger Common, Surrey (Silver Medal); 
and Mr. J. Kingsmill, Sharow, Ripon, staged a small but 
choice collection. (Silver Medal.) 
In the corridor Mr. George Mount, The Rose Nurseries, Can¬ 
terbury, exhibited a handsome collection of Roses (cut blooms), 
amongst which were the varieties Mr. John Laing, a delicate 
pink; Caroline Testout, a delicate pink; Frau Karl Druschki, 
pure white; Catherine Mermet, a pale pink ; and Captain 
Hayward, magenta. (Large Silver Gilt Medal.) 
Messrs. Hogg and Robertson, 22, Mary Street, Dublin, con¬ 
tributed a large group of cut Daffodils, Tulips, and St. Brigid 
Anemones. Those that deserve special attention among the 
Daffodils were Lady Gore Booth (new), Lady Arnott (new), Mr. 
C. R. Hamilton, Lady Margaret of Boscawen, King Alfred, 
Brigadier, and Primrose Phoenix, a new double. (Silver Gilt 
Medal.) 
Messrs. Frank Cant and Co., Rose Gardens, Braiswick, Col¬ 
chester, also contributed a good collection of Roses (cut blooms). 
Among the many varieties were Gustave Grunerwald, a beau¬ 
tiful salmon-pink, contrasted with Helene Guillot, with its 
delicate white petals tinged with pink ; several Jacqueminot of 
a deep velvety crimson, also some fine heads of the pale yellow 
Marechal Niel. (Large Silver Gilt Medal.) 
Messrs. R. H. Bath, Limited, The Floral Farms, Wisbech, 
also arranged an extensive group of Daffodils, among which 
were Glory of Leiden (very fine), Mme. de Graaff, Emperor, 
Victoria, Capt. Nelson, Maximus, and Sulphurous (double). 
(L»rore Silver Gilt Medal.) 
Sir F. T. Bai-ry, Bart., M.P. (gardener, Mr. R. Brown), St. 
Leonards, Windsor, contributed a very fine collection of 
Camellias grown and cut in the open. The flowers were of fine 
colour and size. The following were some of the vai-ieties :—• 
Alba Plena (pure white), Chandleri elegans (rich pink), 
Beal II. (very deep scarlet), Lavinia Maggi" (white striped with 
pink), and Seedling (a single white). (Large Silver Medal.) 
One of the finest exhibits of the show was a collection of 
Zonal Pelargoniums shown by Messrs. H. Canned and Sons, 
Swanley, Kent. The trusses were of magnificent size and of 
every shade of colour. Some of the most striking varieties 
were King Victor (bright scarlet), Sir Fred. Treves (deep 
scarlet), Mary Beaton (pure white), Prince of Orange (orange), 
Duke of Connaught (scarlet shot purple), and Lady V arwick 
(white with pink margin). (Large Silver Gilt Medal.) 
Messrs. Barr and Sons, 11, 12, and 13, King Street, Covent 
Garden, also gave a good display of Daffodils, amongst which 
Primrose Phoenix (double), Hulda, Vivid, Barrii conspicuus, 
and Gloria Mundi were worthy of notice. (Large Silver Gilt 
Medal.) 
Table decoration was done by Mr. James Williams, 4x, 
Oxford Road, Ealing. (Vote of Thanks.) 
The Royal Botanic Society set up a group of economic plants 
of considerable interest, the following being among them: 
Citrus Aurantium, the sweet Orange, in full bloom; Pipei 
nigrum, the black Pepper ; Pimenta officinalis, Allspice; Olea 
