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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  COTTAGE  GARDENER, 
April  12.  1900. 
An  interesting  table  of  alpine  plants  was  staged  by  Mr.  P.  Purnell, 
■Woodlands,  Streatham  Hill.  The  Primulas,  Scillas,  Gentianas,  and 
Ericas  provided  the  flowering  plants,  while  Sempervivums  in  variety 
were  equally  interesting  and  varied.  Messrs.  J.  Peed  &  Son,  Roupell 
Park  Nurseries,  West  Norwood,  staged  a  semicircular  group  of  Olivias, 
with  a  few  other  spring  flowering  plants,  edged  with  Pteris  cristata. 
Messrs.  Barr  &  Sons,  Covent  Garden,  made  a  bright  display  with 
Daffodils  effectively  arranged  on  one  of  the  side  tables.  Such  varieties 
as  Horsefieldi,  Madame  de  Graaff,  Grandis,  Mrs.  Langtry,  Gloria  Mundi, 
Glory  of  Leiden,  Ellen  Barr,  and  Mrs.  Walter  Ware,  were  tastefully  set 
up  in  glasses,  and  other  varieties  were  represented  in  pots.  The  same 
firm  also  showed  flowers  of  N.  Poetaz,  a  cross  between  N.  Poeticus  and 
N.  Tazetta.  Mrs.  Kendall,  Newton  Poppleford,  Devon,  showed  flowers 
of  the  beautiful  Narcissus  King  Alfred,  which  was  granted  a  P.C.C.  in 
1899.  Messrs.  G.  Jackman  &  Son,  Woking,  sent  a  collection  of  Daffodils 
and  other  hardy  flowers  ;  Emperor,  Golden  Spur,  Sir  Watkin,  Maximus, 
and  Henry  Irving  were  conspicuous  among  the  former.  Very  effective 
was  the  Irish  exhibit  of  Daffodils  sent  by  Miss  Curry,  The  Mall  House, 
Lismore.  A  large  number  of  varieties  were  represented,  including 
Marchioness  of  Lome,  Autocrat,  Victoria,  Scoticus,  Thomas  Moore, 
John  Bain,  Sir  Watkin,  Horsefieldi,  Princess  Ida,  Edward  Hart,  and 
Emperor  (the  Barr  silver  cup). 
f-'1  Orchid  Committee. — Present :  J.  Gurney  Fowler,  Esq.  (in  the  chair)  ; 
and  Messrs.  J.  O’Brien,  de  B.  Crawshay,  H.  Ballantine,  H.  Little,  P. 
Sander,  J.  T.  Gabriel,  H.  J.  Chapman,  H.  A.  Tracy,  W.  H.  White, 
J.  Jaques,  E.  Hill,  J.  Coleman,  R.  B.  White,  C.  J.  Lucas,  W.  H.  Young, 
H.  T.  Pitt,  and  Jas.  Douglas. 
Messrs.  F.  Sander  &  Co.,  St.  Albans,  contributed  a  small  group  of 
Orchids,  in  which  Dendrohium  Phalsenopsis  Schroderianum,  D.  litui- 
folium,  Miltonia  vexillaria,  Odontoglossums  and  Cattleyas  were  con¬ 
spicuous.  De  Barri  Crawshay,  Esq.,  Sevenoaks,  exhibited  a  number 
of  Odontoglossums,  including  forms  of  crispum  Andersonianum,  Rossi, 
and  others.  Mr.  C.  Kench,  gardener  to  J.  S.  Moss,  Esq.,  Bishop’s 
Waltham,  showed  a  good  form  of  Odontoglossum  crispum.  Mr. 
Thurgood,  gardener  to  H.  T.  Pitt,  Esq.,  Stamford  Hill,  arranged  a 
small  group  of  Orchids.  There  were  Cattleyas,  Odontoglossums,  aud 
others  in  fine  variety. 
Mr.  W.  H.  Young,  Orchid  grower  to  Sir  Frederic  Wigan,  Bart., 
Clare  Lawn,  East  Sheen,  staged  a  beautiful  collection  of  Orchids. 
Dendrobiums  were  very  handsome,  as  were  Cattleya  Schroder®, 
Phalaenopsis  Sanderiana,  L®lia  Olivia,  Odontoglossums,  Cypripediums, 
and  Epidendrum  Stamfordianum.  Messrs.  J.  Veitoh  &  Sons,  Ltd., 
Chelsea,  exhibited  Lmlia  Digbyano-purpurata  fimbriata ;  Epidendrum 
Clarissa,  Dendrobium  Cordelia  album,  Cattleya  Eros,  C.  Rosalind 
superba,  Cypripedium  J.  Gurney  Fowler,  Dendrobium  Wardianum 
japouicum,  and  D.  Sosius,  a  handsome  hybrid  from  D.  nobile  and 
D.  splendidissimum. 
Mr.  W.  H.  White,  Orchid  grower  to  Sir  Trevor  Lawrence,  Bart., 
Burford  Lodge,  Dorking,  staged  Dendrobium  aureo  -  Wardianum, 
D.  superbum  Huttoni,  D.  superbum,  D.  nobile  Murrhinianum,  D.  Rolfae, 
Polystachya  laxiflora,  Laelia  flava  Cowani,  and  others.  A  few  other 
Orchids  were  contributed  in  smaller  numbers  by  various  growers. 
Medals. — Floral  Committee. — Silver  Flora  medals  to  Messrs.  H. 
Cannell  &  Sons,  R.  &  G.  Cuthbert,  B.  S.  Williams  &  Son  ;  silver-gilt 
Flora  medals  to  Messrs.  H.  Shilson  and  G.  Mount ;  silver-gilt  Banksian 
medals  to  Messrs.  W.  Paul  &  Son  and  F.  Cant  &  Co.  ;  silver  Banksian 
medals  to  Messrs.  P.  Purnell,  J.  Hill  &  Son,  and  J.  Russell.  Fruit 
Committee. — Silver  Knightian  medal  to  Messrs.  J.  Cheal  &  Sons. 
Narcissus  Committee. — Silver  Flora  medal  to  Messrs.  Barr  &  Sons. 
Orchid  Committee. —  Silver  Flora  medals  to  Messrs.  H.  T.  Pitt  and 
W.  H.  Young. 
Certificates  and  Awards  of  Merit. 
Amaryllis  Titan  (J.  Veitch  &  Sons). — A  handsomely  formed  flower; 
the  colour  is  pure  white,  with  crimson  rose  on  the  upper  segments 
(award  of  merit). 
Amaryllis  Zephyr  (J.  Veitch  &  Sous). — The  colour  of  this  is  bright 
scarlet,  with  white  on  the  margins  (award  of  merit). 
Azalea  Mrs.  A.  E.  Endtz  (R.  &  G.  Cuthbert). — This  is  a  superb 
form  of  mollis ;  the  flowers  are  a  peculiarly  rich  orange  yellow  (award 
of  merit). 
Azalea  Duchess  of  Wellington  ((R.  &  G.  Cuthbert).  —  A  very 
attractive  Ghent  variety.  The  colour  is  pale  blush,  with  bright  red  on 
the  upper  portion  of  the  flower  (award  of  merit). 
Azalea  Madame  de  Smet  (Paul  &  Son). — This  is  almost  a  white, 
with  yellow  on  the  upper  portion  (award  of  merit). 
Batemannia  Burti,  Pitts  var.  (H.  T.  Pitt). — A  superb  form  with 
varnished  green  tips  to  the  white  organs  (first-class  certificate). 
Cattleya  Rosalind  superha  (J.  Veitch  &  Sons). — A  beautiful  variety. 
The  sepals  and  petals  are  rose,  and  the  lip  rich  deep  crimson.  The 
throat  is  golden  yellow  (award  of  merit). 
Cattleya  Schroderce,  Pitts’  variety  (H.  T.  Pitt). — A  superb  variety, 
with  delightfully  fragrant  flowers.  The  sepals  and  petals  are  soft 
rose,  and  the  lip  is  crimson  with  a  rose  margin  (first-class  certificate). 
Cypripedium  J.  Gurney  Foiuler  (J.  Veitch  &  Sons). — This  is  a  cross 
from  C.  barbatum  Crossi  and  C.  Godefroyte.  The  prevailing  colour  is 
mauve,  paler  on  the  pouch  (award  of  merit). 
Epidendrum  Clarissa  (J.  Veitch  &  Sons). — This  is  a  hybrid  from  a 
cross  between  E.  elegantulum  and  E.  Wallisi.  The  sepals  and  petals  are 
purple  rose,  and  the  lip  purple  with  a  white  margin  (award  of  merit). 
Jonquil  Campernelle  (W.  Mauger  &  Son). — A  handsome  double  form 
of  a  well  known  flower  (award  of  merit). 
Lcelio-Cattleya  intermedia  Fowler’s  variety  (J.  Davis).— This  is  a 
supposed  natural  hybrid.  The  sepals  aud  petals  are  soft  rose.  The 
front  portion  of  the  lip  is  deep  crimson,  and  the  side  lobes  soft 
primrose.  The  throat  is  blush  white  (first-class  certificate). 
Narcissus  JZma(Rev.  G.  H.  Engleheart). — A  pure  yellow  variety  with 
a  broad  spreading  perianth  (award  of  merit). 
Odontoglossum  luteo-purpureum  Mossi  (de  B.  Crawshay). — A  giand 
variety.  The  yellow  of  the  sepals  and  petals  is  almost  obscured  by 
brown.  The  front  portion  of  the  fimbriated  lip  is  pure  white,  while 
the  base  has  brown  spots  (award  of  merit). 
Phaleenopsis  Lady  Rothschild  (H.  Low  &  Co.). — This  is  a  hybrid 
from  P.  intermedia  Brymeriana  and  P.  Sanderiana.  The  sepals  and 
petals  are  white  tinged  with  purplish  rose ;  the  lip  is  rose  (award  of 
merit). 
Polemonium  confertum  Melittum  (J.  Jackman  &  Son). — A  dwarf 
growing  plant  with  pure  white  tubular  flowers  (award  of  merit). 
Pyius  Malus  angustifolia  fl.-pl.  (no  name). — A  strikingly  hand- 
some  variety  with  very  large,  soft  rose  coloured  flowers  (award  of 
merit). 
Rhododendron  H.  Elliott  (H.  &  J.  Elliott). — A  deliciously  fragrant 
pure  white  variety  that  should  become  popular  (award  of  merit). 
Rhododendron  Shilsoni  (D.  H.  Shilson). — A  superb  hybrid  ;  see 
description  page  311  (award  of  merit). 
Rose  L’ Innocence  (Paul  &  Son). — This  is  a  creamy  white  hybrid 
Tea  of  good  form  (award  of  merit). 
Horticultural  Sliows. 
The  Royal  Caledonian,  April  4th  and  Sth. 
The  extremely  unfavourable  weather  experienced  during  the  whole 
of  the  present  year  found  its  reflection  in  the  falling  off  in  entries  at 
this,  at  one  time  called  the  Hyacinth  show.  Fortunately  there  was  no 
declension  in  the  quality  of  most  of  the  produce  shown.  Azaleas  and 
forced  plants  generally,  as  well  as  out  Roses,  Apples,  aud  Daffodils, 
being,  perhaps,  better  than  usual.  The  greatest  want  of  quality  was 
apparent  in  Hyacinths,  in  vegetables,  and  in  a  less  degree  in  Tulips, 
all  of  which  were  decidedly  below  the  average. 
In  the  plant  classes  for  gardeners,  Mr.  McIntyre,  gardener  to 
Sir  Charles  Tennant,  The  Glen,  aud  Mr.  Wood,  gardener  to  James 
Buchanan,  Esq.,  Oswald  House,  were  the  only  exhibitors  of  a  circular 
table  of  plants,  the  former  securing  the  first  prize  with  a  bright 
arrangement  of  Dendrob'um  nobile  vars.,  Hippeastrums,  Cyclamens, 
and  forced  plants.  The  latter  was  second.  For  a  table  of  Orchids 
only  two  again  entered,  Mr.  Mitchell,  gardener  to  J.  Wilson,  Esq., 
Bantaskin,  Falkirk,  being  first,  and  Mr.  McIntyre  second.  Some  fine 
Orchids  were  shown  in  the  classes  devoted  to  these  plants.  For 
four  distinct,  Mr.  Nicoll,  gardener  to  T.  Roy,  Esq.,  Craigclowa,  was 
awarded  first,  a  fine  example  of  Onoidium  sarcodes  being  noteworthy. 
Mr.  McIntyre  was  second,  a  specimen  of  Cymbidium  eburneum  being 
well  flowered.  For  one  Orchid,  with  a  large  specimen  of  Cymbidium 
Lowianum,  Mr.  Wood  secured  first.  As  already  indicated,  Indian 
Azaleas  were  large  and  profusely  bloomed.  Mr.  McIntyre  secured 
first  prizes  for  three  and  one  specimen  plant.  For  the  former  Mr.  Bald, 
Canaan  House,  was  a  good  second,  and  Mr.  Wood  third  ;  Mr.  G.  Chaplin, 
gardener  to  Mrs.  Nelson,  St.  Leonard’s,  with  well  bloomed  examples, 
getting  first  in  the  class  for  four  in  9-inch  pots. 
For  ten,  and  also  for  six  forced  plants  in  bloom,  Mr.  McIntyre  was 
again  to  the  fore  with  large  specimens,  and  also  second  for  four  stove  or 
greenhouse  plants  in  flower,  Mr.  McCartney,  Liberton,  securing  first 
for  these.  Three  large  and  handsome  specimen  Ferns  were  shown  by 
Mr.  J.  H.  Pearson,  Murray  field,  for  first  prize  in  that  class.  Am  mg 
other  noteworthy  exhibits  were  nine  Cyclamens  from  Mr.  McIntyre ; 
six  Cinerarias  from  Mr.  G.  Wright,  Musselburgh  ;  Lily  of  the  Valley 
from  Mr.  G.  Shearer,  Annan  ;  and  Primula  obconica  from  Mr.  Wright, 
gardener  to  Lord  Breadalbane,  Taymouth  Castle,  a  first-class  certificate 
being  afterwards  voted  to  this  variety  ;  plant  dwarf,  truss  large,  colour 
a  shade  of  pink. 
The  best  twelve,  and  also  the  best  six  pots  of  Hyacinths  were  staged 
by  Mr.  I.  Meiklem,  Johnstone ;  Mr.  Brydone,  Innerleithen,  being  second 
for  the  first-named,  and  Mr.  Laurie,  Crammond,  for  the  second.  In  a 
large  class  Mr.  Brydon  secured  first  for  six  pots  Tulips,  Mr.  A. 
M’Innes,  Musselburgh,  a  like  award  for  six  Polyanthus  Narcissus,  and 
for  an  equal  number  of  garden  Narcissus  Mr.  Bald  was  first.  These 
were  fine.  In  the  nurserymen’s  section  the  Hyacinths  were  much 
better  than  in  that  of  the  gardeners.  Mr.  Campbell,  Gourock,  was  the 
only  exhibitor  for  twenty-four,  and  was  worthily  awarded  first  prize. 
The  same  exhibitor  secured  first  for  six  pots  Tulips,  Mr.  Downie, 
144,  Princes  Street,  being  a  good  second.  Mr.  Downie  also  secured 
