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From  Mr.  H.  J.  Jones,  Ryecroft  Nursery,  Lewisham,  came  a  large 
exhibit  of  Tulips,  Spanish  Irises,  Gladioli,  and  Begonias.  The  Tulips 
represented  collections  of  cottage  garden  and  Darwin  varieties.  Among 
the  Darwins  Wilhelmina,  Phyllis,  May  Queen,  and  Zephyr  were  notable ; 
Tulipa  Gesneriana  strangulata,  a  grand  red  variety,  T.  flava,  Ixias  in 
variety,  and  a  few  late  Daffodils,  which  with  Spiraeas,  and  a  variety  of 
decorative  plants,  made  a  fine  collection.  There  were  also  a  few  bunches 
of  hardy  flowers,  with  a  good  plant  of  H.  J.  Jones  Carnation,  a  good  dark 
crimson  of  the  Malmaison  section.  Mrs.  J.  G.  Day,  a  new  Ivy-leaved 
Pelargonium,  and  a  representative  collection  of  single  and  double 
Begonias,  in  which  the  following  varieties  were  good  : — Mr.  Harrison, 
Dick,  Admiration,  Sensation,  Exquisite,  H.  J.  Jones,  Mrs.  W.  H.  Webb, 
Nero,  Snowdrift,  and  Mrs.  J.  B.  Baxter.  The  plants  were  staged  in 
Panicnm  and  Maidenhair  Perns,  and  the  arrangement  proved  most 
attractive. 
Mr.  Wm.  Iceton,  Putney,  always  noted  for  his  Palms  and  decorative 
plants,  arranged  a  collection  of  foliage  and  flowering  plants.  In  the 
former  section  the  Caladiums,  Acers,  Bambusas,  Palms,  and  Ferns  were 
to  the  fore,  while  the  flowering  plants  were  represented  by  Lilium 
Harrisi,  Erica  Cavendishi,  Boronias,  Spirmas,  and  Lily  of  the  Valley. 
The  whole  arrangement  was  carefully  carried  out,  and  presented  a 
pleasing  appearance. 
Lily  of  the  Valley  was  arranged  by  Mr.  J.  Jannock,  Dersingham, 
Sandringham,  in  Royal  style  with  a  few  large  vases  of  single  and  double 
Lilacs.  The  “  Fortins  ”  variety  of  Lilies  was  shown  in  good  form,  while 
the  Lilacs  included  Charles  X.,  Madame  Abel  Chatenay,  Madame 
Lemoine,  double  white ;  Marie  Legrange,  and  President  Grevy.  An 
artistic  effect  was  produced  by  sprays  of  Asparagus. 
Prom  Messrs.  J.  Peed  &  Sons,  Norwood,  came  a  pretty  and  varied 
■  collection  of  Gloxinias ;  the  plants  were  well  developed,  and  the  flowers 
'  fresh  and  bright ;  seifs  and  spotted  flowers  were  equally  represented, 
and  the  strain  is  undoubtedly  a  good  one.  The  whole  formed  a  most 
attractive  exhibit.  The  Guildford  Hardy  Plant  Co.,  Guildford,  had  a 
most  interesting  and  beautiful  display  of  rock  and  alpine  plants,  also  a 
collection  of  Conifers  arranged  behind  in  the  way  of  a  miniature  forest. 
Geums  were  there  in  variety,  hardy  Cypripediums,  Primula  japonica 
splendens,  Violas  in  variety,  Houstonias  full  of  bloom,  pretty  Phloxes, 
Gentianas,  Oxalis,  and  Trollius  enropeeus.  Judging  from  the  crowd  in 
front  of  this  exhibit  it  was  highly  appreciated. 
Mr.  M.  Prichard,  Christchurch,  Hants,  is  well  known  as  an  exhibitor 
of  hardy  plants,  and  on  this  occasion  made  not  only  a  large  display, 
but  also  an  interesting  one.  The  blooms  of  Iris  Susiana,  Tulipa  Picotee, 
•Centaurea  montana.  Spiraea  reticulata,  Pyrethrums  in  variety.  Cam¬ 
panula  dahurica  with  its  deep  violet  colour,  Geum  miniatum,  Trollius 
multiflorus  and  asiaticus,  Oxalis  enneaphylla,  and  Cytisus  purpureus 
incarnatus,  amongst  others,  helped  to  make  up  this  splendid  display. 
Messrs.  AV.  Paul  &  Son,  Waltham  Cross,  had  a  number  of  boxes 
containing  a  good  collection  of  Lilacs,  Rhododendrons,  and  other 
hardy  plants.  The  Lilacs  were  particularly  fine,  Madame  Lemoine, 
Madame  Cassimer  Perrier,  La  Tour  d’Auvergne,  and  Geant  des 
Batailles  being  amongst  the  best.  From  Messrs.  I.  House  &  Son, 
Westbury-on-Trym,  Bristol,  came  a  collection  of  Fancy  Pansies  and 
Violas,  all  growing  in  pots,  not  perhaps  the  best  method  of  showing 
them  for  effect.  The  best  Violas  were  Amy  Barr,  Lady  Reah,  Argosy, 
Golden  Fleece,  Ruth,  Border  Witch,  Kitty  Belle,  and  Mrs.  R.  K. 
Mitchell,  also  some  glasses  of  Viola  cucullata,  a  variety  with  long 
stems,  said  to  be  useful  for  growing  under  trees. 
On  a  huge  centre  table  Messrs.  J.  Veitch  &  Sons,  Ltd.,  arranged 
a  magnificent  exhibit  of  Strepocarpus,  containing  hundreds  of  plants  in 
a  great  variety  of  colours.  The  individual  plants  were  all  well  flowered. 
Then  there  was  a  wonderful  collection  of  Phyllocactus  in  a  great 
variety  of  colours,  with  a  group  of  hybrid  Aquilegias  in  pots.  The 
strain  is  undoubtedly  a  good  one,  for  the'colours  of  the  flowers  are  most 
delicate.  The  Phyllocacti  included  Ena,  a  rosy  red  variety  ;  Adonis,  a 
rosy  pink  form  ;  Epirus,  Admiration,  La  Reine,  Jessica,  a  delicate  pink; 
Exquisite,  Romeo,  crimson  edged  purple ;  Brilliant,  a  bright  crimson ; 
La  Belle,  a  creamy  white  ;  Cooperi,  white,  and  Nemesis,  a  grand  pink. 
The  Streptocarpus  hybrids  were  to  be  seen  in  many  colours,  the  variety 
S.  achimeniflorus  giganteus  and  S.  a.  alba  being  especially  fine  and  free 
flowering. 
Ireland  was  to  the  fore  with  a  grand  display  of  Tulips  sent  by  Messrs. 
Hogg  &  Robertson,  Mary  Street,  Dublin.  The  Darwin  varieties  had 
Buffered  somewhat  from  the  weather,  but  the  cottage  varieties  and 
Tulipa  species  were  well  grown,  and  a  capital  display  was  the  result. 
The  collection  of  Cacti  from  Mrs.  Bodkin  formed  a  pleasing  change  to 
the  glare  of  neighbour!  ug  exhibits  and  was  much  appreciated,  a  few 
Epiphyllums  and  Phyllocacti  were  in  flower,  and  the  rest  of  the 
curiosities  seem  to  be  well  cared  for.  Messrs.  R.  Smith  &  Co., 
AVorcester,  arranged  a  large  bank  of  hardy  flowers  in  which  the 
following  were  noted  ; — Heuchera  sanguinea.  Phlox  canadense,  Adonis 
pyrenaica,  Lupinus  nootkatensis.  Irises  in  variety,  Moutan  Pseonies, 
Geums  in  large  variety,  Trollius  cauoasicus  and  fine  Tulips;  a  well 
diplayed  exhibit. 
From  the  Midlands  we  had  a  beautiful  collection  of  Violas  staged 
by  Mr.  AV.  Sydenham,  Tam  worth.  The  sprays  were  arranged  with 
Maidenhair,  and  the  following  were  the  best  forms  : — Mary  Scott,  Kitty 
Bell,  Niphetos,  Amy  Barr,  Hawk,  Primrose  League,  and  Mr.  A.  D. 
Parker.  Mr.  AV.  J.  Godfrey,  Exmouth,  made  a  pleasing  display  of 
Emanuel  Lias,  a  decorative  Pelargonium,  very  free  flowering,  and  the 
habit  of  the  plant  is  also  good. 
Prom  Messrs.  J.  Cheal  &  Sons,  Crawley,  came  a  small  collection  of 
Violas,  which  included  good  sprays  of  Melampus,  Hamish,  Sydney, 
Duchess  of  Sutherland,  J.  B.  Riding,  Countess  of  Kintore,  and  Border 
Witch  ;  also  a  collection  of  hardy  flowering  shrubs,  which  included 
large  bunches  of  Exochorda  grandiflora,  Viburnum  Lanbana,  Prunus  in 
variety  ;  also  a  pretty  rookwork  arrangement,  tastefully  planted  with 
Phlox  G.  F.  Wilson,  P.  frondosa,  P.  Vivid,  and  The  Bride ;  Viola 
bicolor,  Gentiana  acaulis,  and  a  variety  of  Sedums  and  Saxifragas  in 
quantity.  Mr.  H.  AValters,  gardener  to  Lord  Gerrard,  Eastwell  Park, 
Ashford,  exhibited  a  group  of  Carnations,  a  pale  straw  colour  named 
Lady  Gerrard,  a  variety  that  has  evidently  some  Malmaison  blood  in  it. 
A  collection  of  Sweet  Peas  was  staged  by  Messrs.  Dobbie  &  Co., 
Rothesay,  which  included  all,  the  well  known  forms.  The  vases  were 
well  arranged,  but  the  flowers  had  evidently  opened  under  a  little  too 
much  persuasion  ;  also  African  and  French  Marigolds  in  pots.  Prom 
Mr.  S.  Bide  came  a  basket  of  Callas  named  Primrose  League,  a  pale 
form  of  C.  Elliotiana  ;  the  pale  lemon  colour  will  be  attractive. 
Messrs.  Carter  &  Co.,  High  Holborn,  occupied  the  entire  centre  of 
one  tent  with  their  exhibit,  which  was  comprised  chiefly  of  Cineraria 
stellata  in  good  variety;  Empress  Petunias,  a  single  strain  of  excellent 
quality ;  double  Petunias,  a  choice  strain  of  beautiful  double  flowers ; 
herbaceous  Calceolarias,  a  well  spotted  strain,  excellent  in  size  and  of 
good  habit  ;  a  well-arranged  rock  garden,  beautifully  stocked  with  a 
variety  of  plants,  while  a  trophy  of  Lily  of  the  Valley  in  the  centre 
made  an  imposing  exhibit. 
Fruits  and  Vegetables. 
In  estimating  the  merits  of  the  vegetables  that  are  contributed  to 
this  portion  of  the  show,  it  is  essential  that  the  season  through  which 
we  are  at  present  passing  be  taken  into  consideration.  AVe  have  to 
bear  in  mind  that  it  has,  generally  speaking,  been  decidedly 
unfavourable  to  all  vegetation,  and  naturally  this  applies  with  great 
force  to  kitchen  garden  crops.  Having  this  in  view  we  think  everyone 
will  be  agreed  that  the  products  shown  were  most  meritorious  and  reflect 
the  utmost  credit  upon  the  producers.  Fruit  again  was  really  splendid, 
and  the]trees  in  pots  were  a  constant  source  of  surprise  and  delight  to  the 
thousands  of  interested  spectators.  Some  of  these  were  critical  in  their 
remarks,  but  there  was  little  to  cavil  at,  as  the  untoward  weather,  though 
it  may  not  affect  indoor  as  much  as  outdoor  crops,  is  undoubtedly  pre¬ 
judicial  to  the  perfect  development  of  all  kinds  of  fruit,  not  excepting 
those  grown  under  glass. 
There  was  one  feature  of  the  Temple  Show  which  would  be  missed, 
perhaps,  more  than  any  other,  and  that  is  the  collection  of  fruit  trees  in 
pots  from  Messrs.  T.  Rivers  &  Son,  Sawbridgeworth.  They  annually 
occupy  a  position  in  the  large  marquee,  and  the  more  frequently  they 
are  seen  the  more  they  are  appreciated  by  the  spectators.  The  trees 
are  invariably  characterised  by  clean,  stout  growth  with  no  suspicion  of 
over-luxuriance,  and  substantial  healthy  leaves.  The  only  variety 
represented  on  this  occasion  was  Cardinal  Nectarine,  which  is  now  so 
widely  known  and  appreciated. 
Visitors  this  year  had  a  treat  that  is  not  annually  vouchsafed  to 
them,  and  this  was  found  in  the  exhibit  of  fruit  trees  in  pots  from  Mr. 
J.  Hudson,  gardener  to  Leopold  de  Rothschild,  Esq.,  Gunnersbury 
House,  Acton.  Few,  if  any,  gardeners  have  done  more  than  Mr. 
Hudson  in  endeavouring  to  popularise  this  phase  of  fruit  culture,  and 
the  trees  exhibited  proved  how  able  is  he  to  teach  others  in  what 
way  they  should  go  to  insure  the  most  satisfactory  results.  There 
were  magnificent  Peaches,  Nectarines,  Plums,  Cherries,  and  Grapes, 
with  examples  of  the  fruit  in  boxes  in  the  foreground.  The  Cherries 
