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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
May  24,  1900. 
Chamberlain,  The  Sultan,  and  May  Queen,  also  a  collection  of  cottage 
Tulips  that  were  very  pleasing.  The  species  of  Tulipa  are  also  well 
represented,  as  are  the  Parrot  and  English  Show  varieties.  These  make 
a  grand  show  in  themselves,  and  contribute  largely  to  the  splendid  exhibit. 
A  charming  exhibit  was  that  from  Messrs.  Backhouse  &  Son,  Ltd., 
York.  The  rock  and  alpine  plants  were  arranged  as  naturally  as 
possible  in  miniature  rockwork.  The  notable  plants  contained  in  this 
collection  were  Androsace  sarmentosa,  Chumbyi,  Saponaria  ocymoides 
alba,  Primula  longiflora,  Cistus  purpureus,  a  few  Ferns,  and  a  quantity 
of  Sedums,  Saxifragas,  and  similar  plants  were  notable  in  a  large 
v^ariety  of  plants  admirably  arranged. 
Gloxinias  were  staged  by  Mr.  J.  J.  Upton,  Irlam,  Manchester.  The 
exhibit  was  good,  containing  as  it  did  a  great  variety  in  colour  and 
marking.  The  plants  were  well  grown  and  well  flowered,  while  a  few 
Maidenhair  Perns  and  Caladium  argj  rites  gave  a  light  appearance  to 
the  exhibit. 
Mr.  H.  B.  May,  Dyson’s  Lane  Nurseries,  Edmonton,  occupied  both 
corners  and  a  large  space  on  the  centre  table  with  his  exhibit,  which  was 
composed  largely  of  Perns,  Zonal  Pelargoniums,  Coleuses.  The  Perns 
comprised  specimens  of  Platycerium  grande,  Blechnum  corcovadense 
undulatum,  Nephrolepis  pectinata,  and  Davallia  decora.  Plants  of 
Clematis  Nellie  Moser,  Crimson  Bambler  Roses,  Statice  profusa,  gave  a 
little  colour  to  the  exhibit,  while  some  good  Coleuses,  such  as  Mrs. 
Tolworthy,  Victor,  Golden  Gena  and  Crimson  Gem  were  conspicuous. 
A  few  well  flowered  Zonal  Pelargoniums  and  Ivy-leaved  Geraniums 
were  also  in  good  form.  The  Zonal  Decorator  is  a  grand  variety,  and 
the  hybrid  Achievement  is  also  worthy  of  note. 
Mr.  H.  J.  Chapman,  gardener  to  R.  I.  Measures,  Esq.,  Camberwell, 
again  staged  his  collection  of  insectivorous  plants,  which  attracted  a 
dense  crowd  round  the  boxes  all  day,  and  made  notetaking  more 
than  difficult.  The  Sarracenias  included  Stevensi,  Atkinsoni,  crispata, 
Tolliana,  Drummondi  alba  and  Swaniana,  Drosera  dichotoma,  Cepha- 
lotus  follicularis,  Dionsea  muscipula,  and  in  fact  the  entire  collection 
is  well  grown,  and  the  plants  the  picture  of  health,  certainly  forming 
an  interesting  exhibit.  Messrs.  Young  &  Co.,  Stevenage,  exhibited  a 
collection  of  Cacti,  also  a  few  herbaceous  plants,  with  Pansies  and  a 
few  rock  plants. 
Messrs.  Hugh  Low  &  Co.,  staged  a  novel  exhibit  in  a  collection  of 
Schizanthuses.  The  plants  were  a  perfect  mass  of  flowers,  and  several 
shades  of  colour  were  sfaged,  demonstrating  their  value  for  decorative 
work.  Messrs.  J.  Jackman  &  Sons,  Woking,  arranged  a  large  exhibit  of 
hardy  flowers,  which  included  some  good  Aquilegia  hybrids.  Geum  in 
variety,  Moutan  Pgeonies,  Edrianthus  dalmaticus,  Qiinothera  speciosa 
Aster  alpinus  superbus,  Primula  japonica.  Anemone  sylvestris  fl.-pl. 
and  Trollius  Orange  Globe  were  excellent  amongst  many  other  subjects, 
which  it  is  impossible  to  enumerate. 
A  good  display  of  herbaceous  plants  and  Rhododendrons  was 
staged  by  Messrs.  Paul  &  Son,  Cheshunt.  The  latter  contained  some 
bright  hybrids  from  R.  Fortunei.  The  Tulips  were  a  feature,  especi¬ 
ally  the  Parrot  varieties,  and  a  few  of  the  species.  The  Punkias  also 
had  good  attractive  foliage,  while  a  collection  of  rock  plants  was 
tastefully  arranged  in  boxes,  and  included  many  well-known  plants 
suitable  for  the  purpose. 
It  is  doubtful  if  Messrs.  Wallace  &  Co.,  Colchester,  have  ever 
staged  a  better  display  of  Liliums  and  rare  hardy  plants  than  those 
seen  on  this  occasion.  The  collection  of  Cypripediums  included 
beautiful  plants  of  spectabile,  C.  parviflorum,  C.  occidentale,  calceolus, 
candidum,  and  pubescens.  The  collection  of  Tulip  species  was  a  repre¬ 
sentative  one,  and  included  good  specimens  of  most  forms.  Spanish 
Irises  are  staged  in  great  variety,  and  a  collection  of  Moutan  Pseonies 
gave  variety  to  the  exhibit.  A  few  choice  Calochortus  was 
admired,  while  Lilium  rubellum,  in  fine  form ;  L.  Thunbergianum 
Orange  Queen,  L.  umbellatum  grandiflorum,  L.  T.  Van  Houttei, 
L.  u.  erectum,  L.  Szovitzianum,  L.  longiflorum  giganteum,  and 
L.  T.  marmoratum  aureum,  formed  part  of  a  choice  collection  grouped 
with  Acers  and  Bambusas,  and  made  a  pleasing  display. 
Mr.  J.  Fleming,  gardener  to  Sir  Charles  Pigott,  Bart.,  Wexham 
Park,  Slough,  arranged  an  effective  group  of  foliage  and  flowering 
plants  of  a  decorative  character.  The  arrangement  was  good  and  well 
executed.  The  flowering  plants  included  splendid  Malmaison  Carna- 
tions,  Oncidiums,  Dendrobiums,  Ericas,  which  included  some  fine  plants 
of  E.  Cavendishi,  Boronias,  and  Lilium  Ilarrisi.  The  chief  foliage  plants 
were  Crotons,  Palms,  Ferns,  Alocasias,  Caladiums  and  Dracconas.  The 
groundwork  and  edging  of  Ferns,  Isolepis,  and  tiny  Caladiums  was 
most  effective. 
Mr.  Arthur  Knowles,  Horsell  Birch  Nursery,  Woking,  sent  a  basket 
of  Daphne  cneorum  major,  a  pretty  hardy  shrub,  well  known  and 
recently  seen  at  previous  meetings.  The  plants  were  well  flowered. 
Messrs.  Sutton  &  Sons,  Reading,  staged  a  large  exhibit  of  Nemesia 
strumosa  hybrids  in  variety  ;  there  is  apparent  improvement  in  the 
colours,  of  which  there  is  now  a  wide  range.  The  wind  and  rain  had' 
militated  against  the  appearance  of  the  plants,  but  no  doubt  they  will 
improve  during  the  show. 
Calceolarias  of  the  herbaceous  type  were  staged  by  Messrs.  Webb 
and  Sons,  Stourbridge,  and  a  remarkably  fine  strain  it  is.  The 
Fig.  118. — Philadelphus  Boole  d’Akgent.  {see  page  435). 
colours  are  clean  cut  and  bright,  while  the'  habit’  of  the  plants  iff 
decidedly  dwarf.  The  enormous  bank  of  bloom  presented  a  fine 
appearance,  and  should  do  much  to  convince  the  public  that  the  strain 
is  one  of  the  best  extant.  The  edging  of  Ferns  and  Selaginellas  all 
contributed  to  the  beauty  of  the  exhibit.  The  same  firm  also  staged 
Gloxinias  and  Begonias  that  had  been  damaged  in  transit. 
Mr.  A.  Perry,  Winchmore  Hill,  had  a  grand  display  of  hardy  flowers, 
in  which  many  new  forms  were  to  be  seen  ;  in  fact  the  whole  exhibit 
wss  most  interesting,  and  included  Myosotis  rupicola.  Phlox  The  Bride, 
CBnothera  speciosa  rosea.  Phlox  G.  F.  Wilson,  Primula  japonica,  Tulipa 
Picotee,  Phlox  canadensis  (fig.  119,  page  438),  P.  atro-purpurea,  Geums 
in  variety,  Pseony  tenuifolia,  Incarvillea  Delavayi,  Aubrietia  purpurea, 
and  Ramondia  pyrenaica.  These  were  all  excellent,  and  a  great  many 
others  might  be  classed  in  the  same  category.  Mr.  E.  S.  Towel, 
Hampton  Hill,  staged  Pelargonium  Fire  Dragon,  a  semi-double  form 
with  narrow  petals. 
