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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
June  7,  1900. 
Oq  the  ground  above  the  rockwork  were  masses  of  Berberis 
riarwini,  B,  stenophylla,  and  B.  dulcis,  with  Lilacs,  Laburnums,  the 
Snowy  Mespilus  (Amelanchier  botryapium),  the  Almond,  Pyrus  Malus 
baccata,  the  scarlet  Siberian  Crab,  Japanese  Crabs,  and  the  double¬ 
flowering  Cherry  (Cerasus  avium  multiplex),  to  all  which  a  group  of 
Primus  Pissardi  imparted  a  rich  purple  colour,  making  this  bank  a 
living  picture  of  the  changing  year.  Variety  in  the  form  of  a  hetero¬ 
geneous  mixture  of  trees,  shrubs,  and  formality  still  clings  to  the 
ordinary  landscape  gardener;  but  those  who  love  stately  foliage  and 
beautiful  flowering  trees  will  not  permit  confusion.  Freedom  of 
growth  was  practised  here.  Flowering  shrubs  had  been  judiciously 
pruned  for  a  year  or  two  after  planting  to  make  the  foundation,  and 
afterwards  only  the  dead  wood  or  crowded  growth  had  been  thinned 
out. — F.  Street. 
Celmisia  spectabilis. 
This  plant  must  be  accorded  a  foremost  position  amongst  the 
introductions  of  the  last  two  decades,  and  though  it  is  still  comparatively 
rare,  it  is  gradually  gaining  a  place  in  popular  esteem.  Celmisia 
spectabilis  (fig.  131)  is  a  composite  plant  of  striking  beauty,  and  the 
form  of  its  flower  and  the  habit  of  growth  are  both  shown  in  the 
illustration.  The  plant  usually  grows  to  a  height  of  about  6  inches, 
and  has  narrow  lanceolate  leaves,  which  are  white  and  woolly  on  the 
under  surface.  The  flower  heads  are  2  inches  in  diameter,  with  closely 
set,  narrow,  pure  white  ray  florets,  and  a  golden  disc.  Being  very 
compact  it  is  well  adapted  for  culture  in  pots  in  a  cool  house,  or  it  may 
be  found  useful  out  of  doors.  If  “  11.  T.  11.”  requires  any  further 
information  relative  to  this  plant  he  must  write  again. 
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Tlie  Royal  Rorticultural  Society. 
Drill  Hall,  June  5tli. 
Considering  the  fact  that  it  is  holiday  time,  the  exhibition  on 
Tuesday  was  a  most  excellent  one.  Not  only  was  there  diversity  in 
the  exhibits,  but  also  quality,  which  was  observable  throughout  the 
entire  show.  The  finest  features  of  the  entire  exhibition  were  the 
Eremurus  from  Messrs.  J.  Veitch  &  Sons,  the  vegetables  from  Messrs. 
Sutton  &  Sons,  and  the  two  boxes  of  Nectarines  from  Messrs.  T.  Rivers 
and  Son.  Orchids  are  never  very  numerous  at  this  period  of  the  year, 
and  quality  had  to  take  the  place  of  quantity. 
Fruit  Committee. — Present;  Philip  Crowley,  Esq.  (in  the  chair); 
with  Messrs.  E.  Beclett,  G.  Keif,  J.  H.  Veiich,  A.  H.  Pearson,  A.  Dean, 
S.  Mortimer,  G.  T.  Miles,  W.  Bates,  G.  Wythes,  J.  Smith,  G.  Norman, 
II.  Balderson,  H.  Somers  Rivers,  and  II.  Esling. 
Messrs.  Laxton  Bros.,  Bedford,  staged  Strawberries  Leader,  Fill- 
basket,  Mentmore,  Trafalgar  (Latest  of  All  and  Frogmore  Late  Pine), 
Climax  (Latest  of  All  and  Waterloo),  in  excellent  condition.  Trafalgar 
is  an  attractive  fruit,  that  will  probably  be  shown  to  better  advantage 
later  in  the  season.  Mr.  E.  Beckett,  gardener  to  Lord  Aldenham, 
Elstree,  sent  some  splendid  fruits  of  Lord  Napier  Nectarine  ;  while  Mr. 
J.  Hudson,  gardener  to  L.  de  Rothschild,  Esq.,  Gunnersbury,  contributed 
Nectarines  Lord  Napier,  Early  Rivers,  and  Cardinal,  all  in  splendid 
condition.  Messrs.  T.  Rivers  &  Son,  Sawbridge worth,  sent  Nectarines 
Early  Rivers  and  Cardinal,  in  perfect  condition  ;  the  fruits  were  of 
remarkable  size,  and  evidenced  the  best  of  culture. 
Messrs.  Sutton  &  Sons,  Reading,  ccoupied  almost  the  whole  of  one 
side  of  the  hall  with  a  collection  of  vegetables.  These  included  Peas, 
Cucumbers,  and  Potatoes  growing  either  in  pots  or  boxes,  and  dishes  of 
Tomatoes,  Cucumbers,  and  Potatoes.  The  plants  were  splendidly  grown, 
and  included  Peas  Sutton’s  Early  Giant,  Sutton’s  Al,  May  Queen,  and 
Empress  of  India;  Cucumbers  Lord  Roberts,  Peerless,  and  Sutton’s 
Al;  Potatoes  Ringleader,  Ninetyfold,  May  Queen,  Sutton’s  Al,  Har¬ 
binger  and  Sutton’s  Ashleaf  ;  and  Tomato  Winter  Beauty.  This  was  a 
most  striking  exhibit,  and  was  the  centre  of  a  considerable  amount  of 
attention. 
Floral  Committee. — Present :  W.  Marshall,  Esq.  (in  the  chair)  ; 
with  Messrs.  H.  B.  May,  R.  Dean,  J.  F.  McLeod,  R.  Fife,  C.  Jeffries, 
W.  Bain,  J.  D.  Pawle,  J.  T.  Bennett  Poe,  C.  E.  Shea,  E.  H.  Jenkins, 
H.  J.  Jones,  C.  Blick,  E,  T.  Cook,  G.  Paul,  J.  Walker,  G.  Reuthe, 
J.  Hudson,  J.  Jennings,  and  E.  Mawley. 
Messrs,  W.  Paul  &  Son,  Waltham  Cross,  again  arranged  a  large 
group  of  Roses  in  pots,  with  baskets  of  cut  blooms,  and  a  few  boxes 
filled  with  specimen  blooms.  Crimson  Rambler  and  the  Wichuriana 
Roses,  Pink  Roamer  and  Gardenia  represented  the  garden  Roses,  while 
standard  specimens  of  Enchantress,  Bridesmaid,  Helena  Cambier, 
Madame  de  Watteville,  and  Madame  Cusin  were  charming.  The  cut 
flowers  included  Maman  Cochet,  La  France,  Madam  Wagram,^  Tennyson, 
Duchess  of  Albany,  Marquis  Litta,  and  some  promising  seedlings. 
One  of  the  most  attractive  exhibits  in  the  hall  was  that  from 
Messrs.  Jas.  Veitch  &  Sons,  Ltd.,  Chelsea,  which  was  composed  of  a 
grand  collection  of  Eremuruses  with  a  groundwork  of  Primula  japonica. 
The  Eremuruses  included  E.  robustus  and  E.  himalaicus  ;  these  were 
remarkable  for  their  huge  size  and  splendid  development,  and  it  is 
doubtful  if  a  finer  exhibit  of  these  plants  has  ever  been  seen,  and  the 
interest  evinced  from  all  classes  at  the  show  only  tended  to  show  how 
much  they  were  appreciated.  Hardy  flowers  and  Clematises  were 
arranged  by  Messrs.  G.  Jackman  &  Son,  Woking,  the  Campanulas, 
Pyrethrums,  Irises  and  Clematis  hybrids  being  especially  noteworthy, 
the  latter  including  Duchess  of  Albany,  Duchess  of  York,  and  Countess 
of  Onslow.  Campanulas  Mariesi  and  C.  persicifolia  alba  grandiflora  were 
conspicuous,  as  were  also  Aquilegia  calif ornica,  and  a  number  of 
Pyrethrums. 
Messrs.  Dobbie  &  Co.,  Rothesay,  had  a  beautiful  table  of  Sweet  Peas, 
with  a  few  good  African  Marigolds.  The  Sweet  Peas  were  well 
arranged  in  vases,  but  the  groundwork  of  dark  blue  was  detriments 
to  the  colours  of  the  flowers.  The  chief  varieties  were  Modesty,  Peaoh 
Blossom,  America,  Triumph,  Mars,  Meteor,  Lovely,  Aurora,  Mikado, 
Lady  Penzance,  Oriental,  Lady  Mary  Currie,  and  Gorgeous;  these  were 
all  in  capital  form. 
Messrs.  Kelway  &  Son,  Langport,  occupied  a  table  running  the 
entire  length  of  the  hall  with  a  collection  of  herbaceous  Pmonies  and 
Pyrethrums.  In  the  former  section,  Briton  Ferry,  Langport  Belle, 
Lord  Paunceforte,  Dr.  Bonavia,  and  Mrs.  Gwyn  Lewis  were  excellent, 
while  the  tree  Paeonies  Lord  Roberts,  Countess  Crewe,  Mrs.  Beerbohm 
Tree,  Lord  Kitchener,  and  James  Kelway  were  beautiful.  ^  The 
Pyrethrums  James  Kelway,  a  deep  crimson  semi-double.  Firefly, 
Fairfax,  Apemantus,  Lady  Symons,  and  Rosetta  in  the  singles,  and 
Alfred,  Ernest  Figaro,  Melton,  Captain  Nares,  Lady  Kildare,  and 
Leonard  Kelway  were  the  best  of  the  double  forms.  Messrs.  Wallace 
and  Co.,  Colchester,  arranged  a  tasteful  display  of  hardy  flowers.  The 
Irises,  Pmonies,  and  Calochorti  formed  the  chief  features,  but  these  by  no 
means  completed  the  display.  The  Liliums  were  especially  interesting. 
Brodimas  were  also  strongly  in  evidence,  while  the  Ixias,  German  Irises, 
and  Eremuruses  made  a  very  interesting  exhibit. 
Rhododendrons  from  Messrs.  W.  Paul  &  Son,  Waltham  Cross, 
occupied  a  large  space,  and  a  capital  display  they  formed,  arranged  in 
baskets  and  boxes.  Varieties  that  appeared  to  tower  above  their 
neighbours  for  size  and  colouring  were  Alarum,  Athene,  Michael 
Waterer,  The  Queen,  Sappho,  Lady  Dorothy  Nevill,  Sir  R.  Peel,  and 
James  Bateman.  It  should  be  added  that  these  flowers  were  all  produced 
in  loam,  and  those  who  have  had  the  pleasure  of  walking  through  the 
Loughton  nursery,  where  they  are  grown,  can  testify  to  the  stability  of 
the  soil  for  clinging  to  the  boots,  showing  that  there  is  no  vestige  of 
peat  in  the  soil. 
A  delightful  bank  of  Gloxinias  was  arranged  in  Maidenhair  Pern  by 
Messrs.  Jas.  Veitch  &  Sons.  The  plants  were  well  flowered,  and  the 
colours  particularly  bright.  Monarch  and  Empress  of  India  are  both 
exceedingly  bright  crimson  varieties,  while  Virginalis,  Seraph,  The 
Bride,  Mephisto,  and  Elaine  were  attractive  and  bright.  Mr.  H.  J. 
Jones,  Ryecroft  Nursery,  Lewisham,  had  an  extensive  exhibit  of 
Begonias,  Gloxinias,  and  hardy  flowers.  The  Begonias  were  dwarf  and 
well  flowered.  In  the  single  section  Starlight,  Gloriosum,  Nero,  Mrs. 
T.  Lunt,  and  Jealousy  were  best.  The  doubles  included  May  Clarke, 
Mr.  Walter  Kinch,  a  fine  crimson  ;  H.  A.  Weeks,  and  May  Crawford. 
The  hardy  flowers  comprised  some  beautiful  bunches  of  Spanish  Irises, 
such  as  Thunderbolt,  Golden  King,  Purple  King,  and  British  Queen. 
The  early  Gladioli  were  also  beautifully  developed,  while  the  whole  table 
was  draped  with  Panicum,  Ficus  repens,  and  Ferns. 
Messrs.  R.  &  G.  Cuthbert,  Southgate,  staged  a  table  of  hybrid 
Spirmas  in  fine  condition.  The  varieties  were  Dr.  Catte,  Professor 
Suringar,  Queen  of  Holland,  a  lovely  form ;  H.  Witte,  and  W.  E.  Glad¬ 
stone.  From  Messrs.  Paul  &  Son,  Cheshunt,  came  some  vases  of  new 
Roses,  Rhododendrons,  and  a  tricolor  Beech.  The  Roses  included 
J.  B.  M.  Camm,  a  grand  variety  ;  The  Queen  of  Sweden  and  Norway, 
a  promising  Tea ;  and  a  single  Rosa  sinica  hybrid  Anemone ;  also 
Rhododendrons  Duke  of  York,  a  bright  rose  pink,  and  the  Duchess  of 
York,  a  paler  variety.  Garden  Roses  were  exhibited  in  good  form  by 
M  essrs.  F.  Cant  &  Co.,  Colchester.  The  varieties  were  Pink  Scotch, 
Harrisoni,  Rosa  alpina,  Paul’s  Carmine  Pillar,  rugosa  alba,  and 
r.  rubra,  with  a  few  other  varieties.  An  interesting  display  of  hardy 
flowers  was  staged  by  Messrs.  T.  S.  Ware,  Ltd.,  Feltham.  The  Irises 
and  Liliums  were  good,  while  the  little  rock  and  alpine  plants  appeared 
to  interest  the  visitors. 
Messrs.  Barr  &  Sons,  Covent  Garden,  had  a  choice  arrangement  of 
Pceonies,  Irises,  and  alpine  plants,  with  a  general  collection  of  hardy 
flowers.  In  the  Irises,  Neglecta  Virginie,  I.  Biliotti,  I.  pallida  Queen  of 
May,  I.  variegata  Gracchus,  I.  pallida  Astarte,  and  I.  p.  Albert  Victor 
were  effective.  The  most  showy  Pmonios  wore  Flesh  White,  atro- 
rubra  plena,  and  anemongeflora  plena.  The  Oriental  Poppies,  Bright- 
ness,  bracteatum,  and  Perfection,  added  a  brilliancy  to  the  exhibit. 
Messrs.  R.  H.  Bath,  Ltd.,  Wisbech,  staged  a  small  group  of  a  new 
yellow  Carnation,  Lord  Roberts,  which  appears  to  bo  a  good  variety 
with  a  non-bursting  calyx.  A  welcome  group  of  Carnations  was  that 
arranged  by  Mr.  H.  Dixson,  Woodside  Gdrdons,  llailsham.  The 
plants  were  healthy,  and  the  flowers  well  developed.  The  best  were 
