June  28,  1900. 
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Galochortus  Benttianii. 
Amongst  the  showiest  of  oar  smaller  growing  garden  plants  must 
be  included  the  Caloohorti,  of  which  we  have  many  very  beautiful 
species  and  varieties.  C.  Benthami  (fig.  151)  is  a  beautiful  little 
Californian  bulbous  plant,  and  it  is  somewhat  nearly  related  to 
C.  pulchellus.  It  is,  however,  distinguished  by  its  bright  yellow 
flowers,  on  the  surface  of  the  divisions  of  which  are  thickly  clustered 
a  number  of  short  yellow  hairs.  It  is  very  dwarf,  seldom  exceeding 
8  inches  in  height,  bub  is  free  both  in  flowering  and  growth.  It  is 
particularly  well  adapted  for  growing  in  pots,  and  with  the  protection 
of  a  cool  frame  develops  its  flowers  early  in  the  year,  and  is  much 
better  than  when  grown  in  the  open  border.  A  charming  companion 
for  C.  Benthami  is  C.  Maweanus,  which  has  bluish  purple  flowers  of 
about  the  same  size  as  the  first  named,  and' similar  in  habit.  This  is) 
however,  found  near  the  coast,  and  in  the  neighbourhood  of  San 
Francisco. 
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Royal  Horticultural  Society. 
Richmond,  June  27th  and  28th. 
The  exhibition  held  in  conjunction  with  the  Richmond  Horticultural 
Society  proved  to  be  worthy  of  the  best  traditions  of  the  society. . 
The  plants  and  hardy  flowers  naturally  contribute  most,  and  although 
the  fruit  and  vegetables  were  confined  to  a  few  exhibits,  they  were  good 
in  their  respective  classes.  The  Orchids  made  a  poor  show,  for  the 
customary  exhibitors  had  staged  elsewhere  in  the  other  tents. 
Fruit  Committee. 
Present  :  H.  Balderson,  Esq.  (in  the  chair) ;  and  Messrs.  G.  Wood¬ 
ward,  J  Willard,  John  Basham,  Jas.  Smith,  Rev.  W.  Wilks.  S.  Mortimer, 
Alex.  Dean,  Geo.  Wythes,  H.  Esling,  A.  F.  Barron,  H.  S.  Rivers, 
W.  Poupart,  Wm.  Pope,  Geo.  Keif,  M.  Gleeson,  W.  Iggulden,  J.  Cheal, 
Jas.  H.  "Veil  eh,  and  'VV.  Crump. 
Prom  Messrs.  Suttons  &  Sons,  Reading,  came  a  huge  exhibit  of 
Tomatoes  in  pots,  while  Gloxinias  in  variety  occupied  the  rest  of  the 
tables ;  the  latter  were  most  tastefully  arranged  in  Maidenhair  Ferns, 
Ficus  repens,  and  Isolepis  gracilis.  The  Tomatoes  were  roped  with 
fruit,  and  included  capital  samples  of  Sutton’s  Al,  Tender  and  True, 
Sunbeam,  Peerless,  Winter  Beauty,  in  grand  form;  Eclipse,  Maincrop, 
and  Princess  of  Wales.  The  Gloxinias  were 'large,  bright  in  colour,  and 
well  flowered  (silver  Knightian  medal).  Mr.  E.  Beckett,  gardener  to 
Lord  Aldenham,  Elstree,  exhibited  a  collection  of  fifty-five  varieties  of 
vegetables,  which  made  a  noble  show  in  themselves.  The  varieties 
were  all  good  and  well  grown,  those  that  struck  one  as  being  most 
superior  were  dishes  of  Tomatoes  Perfection,  Sunbeam,  Duke  of  York, 
Polegate,  and  Golden  Jubilee;  Vegetable  Marrows  Pen-y-byd,  Moore’s 
Cream,  and  Selected  White;  Beet  Crimson  Ball ;  Carrots  Scarlet  Model, 
a  fine  exhibit,  and  Matchless  Scarlet ;  Potatoes  Snowdrop  and  Sharpe’s 
Victor  ;  Peas  Edwin  Beckett,  a  seedling  with  long  dark  green  pods, 
Daisy,  and  Early  Morn.  Cauliflower  Walcheren  were  splendidly  staged, 
while  Cucumber  Ideal,  French  Beans  Canadian  Wonder  and  Cabbages 
Ellam’s  were  all  capital  so  early  in  the  season  (gold  medal). 
Mr.  H.  Walters,  gardener  to  Lord  Gerard,  exhibited  a  collection  of 
Melons,  comprising  about  forty  fruits.  The  varieties  were  British  Queen, ' 
Countess,  Royal  Jubilee,  Frogmore  Seedling,  Hero  of  Lockinge,  a  new 
variety,  Eastwell  Park,  and  Scarlet  Premier  (silver  Banksian  medal). 
Messrs.  Sutton  &  Sons  staged  a  new  Tomato,  Lord  Kitchener,  a  good 
smooth  variety  of  good  colour,  and  evidently  a  free  setter.  Mr. 
E.  Beckett  staged  a  box  of  Cucumber  Ideal,  which  contained  good 
representative  fruits  ;  the  variety  was  granted  an  award  of  merit  earlier 
in  the  season.  > 
Floral  Committee. 
Present ;  W.  Marshall,  Esq.  (in  the  chair) ;  and  Messrs.  G.  Paul, 
J.  Hudson  H.  J.  Cutbush,  W.  Bain,  C.  Blick,  W.  Howe,  C.  E.  Shea,  E.  H. 
Jenkins,  H.  S.  Leonard,  T.  W.  Sanders,  R.  Dean,  H.  B.  May,  J.  D. 
Pawle,  J.  Jennings,  G.  W.  Miles,  C.  E.  Pearson,  J.  H.  Pitt,  Chas. 
Jefferies,  J.  Fraser,  W.  J.  James,  C.  J,  Salter,  J.  F.  McLeod,  C.  T. 
Druery,  and  C.  R.  Fielder. 
Messrs.  Jas.  Veitch  &  Sons,  Ltd.,  Chelsea,  arranged  a  grand  group  of 
Roses  in  pots,  backed  with  Lilium  Harrisi.  Palms,  and  Bambiisas.  The 
Roses  were  just  in  the  pink  of  condition,  and  included  beautiful  examples 
of  the  Rev.  Alan  Cheales,  Gloire  Lyonaisse,  La  Prance,  Margaret 
Dickson,  Mrs.  R.  G.  S.  Crawford,  Helen  Keller,  Prince  Camille  de 
Rohan,  and  Duke  of  Teck.  The ,  flatness  was  relieved  with  plants  of 
Blectra,  the  new  yellow  garden  Rose,  which  were  well  flowered  and 
effective  (gold  medal.)  A  fine  bank  of  hardy  flowers  were  staged  by 
Messrs.  Barr  &  Sons,  Covent  Garden,  which  included  a  good  collection 
of  Paeonies,  such  as  Lord  Salisbury,  Leonie,  Faust,  and  Marechal 
MacMahon.  A  collection  of  English  Irises  was  ■  particularly  attractive, 
while  Potentillas,  Gaillardias,  Heuchera  sanguinea,  and  Ixias,  with  a 
variety  of  other  plants  contributed  to  an  excellent  display  (silver 
Banksian  medal).  A  pleasing  arrangement  of  hardy  ornamental  shrubs 
and  trees  was  contributed  by  Mr.  John  Russell,  Richmond.  The 
colours  of  the  Acers,  Ivies,  Beeches,  and  a  number  of  other  plants 
assisted  in  making  an  interesting  exhibit  (silver  Banksian  medal.) 
Messrs.  Peed  &  Son,  West  Norwood,  had  a  somewhat  formal  group  of 
Caladiums,  for  although  rather  crowded  the  plants  were  well  grown 
and  the  colours  most  vivid.  The  chief  varieties  were  Rio  de  Jane'ro, 
Pastuosum,  Her  Majesty,  and  Mrs.  John  Peed.  The  groundwork  of 
Maidenhair  Ferns  were  most  pleasing.  The  same  firm  also  contributed 
a  collection  of  Carnations,  which  included  groups  of  Princess  of  Wales, 
R.  H.  Measures,  Lady  Grimston,  Mephisto,  and  Hayes’  Scarlet ;  also  a 
collection  of  Gloxinias  (silver-gilt  Banksian  medal).  Mr.  Jas.  Hudson,. 
Fig.  151. — Galochortus  Benthami. 
gardener  to  L.  de  Rothschild,  Esq.,  Gunnersbury  House,  exhibited  Water 
Lilies  in  a  most  effective  manner ;  in  fact,  it  is  undoubtedly  Mr. 
J.  Hudson’s  best  effort  in  this  respect.  The  tubs  were  surrounded  by 
Water  Reeds,  Grasses,  bracken,  and  a  few  clumps  of  Forget-me-not. 
Nymphma  stellata  was  covered  with  open  flowers,  while  N.  marliacea 
chromatella,  N.  m.  rosea,  N.  Robinsoni,  and  N.  Laydekeri,  a  very 
natural  exhibit  (silver-gilt  Banksian  medal).  Gloxinias  and  Petunias 
came  from  Messrs.  J.  Carter  &  Co.,  High  Holborn.  The  double  Petunias 
were  full  of  bloom,  and  included  a  good  variety  of  colours,  while  the 
Gloxinias  comprised  a  fine  strain,  the  spotted  varieties  being  especially 
bright  and  effective.  The  whole  exhibit  was  arranged  with  Palms, 
Liliums,  Maidenhair  Perns,  and  other  foliage  plants. 
A  large  expanse  of  tabling  was  covered  by  Messrs.  Kelway  &  Sons, 
Langport,  with  Delphiniums,  Paaonies,  Gaillardias,  and  a  variety 
of  other  hardy  flowers.  The  best  Delphiniums  were  Maghull,  King  of 
Delphiniums,  Albert  Edward,  Mary  Morison,  and  Dagonet.  The  most 
conspicuous  Paeonies  were  Prince  of  Wales,  Baroness  SohrSder,  Lord 
Cromer,  and  Duke  of  Cambridge.  Other  notable  subjects  were  AlliuiU' 
glaucum.  Campanulas  persicifolia,  grandiflora,  and  the  white  variety 
(silver  Flora  medal).  Messrs.  W.  Cutbush  &  Son,  Highgate,  arranged 
