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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
April  15,  189?, 
Lawrence,  Bart.,  Burford  Lodge,  sent  a  varied  collection  of  Anthurium 
flowers,  which  were  very  effective. 
Mr.  Rumsey  of  Waltham  Cross  sent  a  nice  exhibit  of  Rose  flowers, 
including  Mrs.  Rumsey  (the  firm's  latest  novelty),  Niphetos,  and 
others.  Mr.  J.  F.  McLeod,  gardener  to  J.  P.  Morgan,  Esq.,  Dover 
House,  staged  a  very  effective  group  of  forced  plants,  including  Azaleas, 
Spiraeas,  Genistas,  and  Boronias,  interspersed  with  Palms  and  fine- 
foliage  plants.  Very  effective  was  the  large  display  of  Daffodils  staged 
by  Messrs.  Bair  &  Son,  Covent  Garden.  To  say  that  the  cream  of 
Messrs.  Barr’s  large  collection  was  represented  is  sufficient  to  give  an 
idea  of  the  excellence  and  magnitude  of  the  exhibit. 
Mr.  George  Mount,  Canterbury,  showed  Roses  in  the  style  that  has 
made  him  well  known  at  the  Drill  Hall.  Conspicuous  in  the  exhibit 
were  superb  blooms  of  Mrs.  John  Laing  and  well-flowered  plants  of 
Crimson  Rambler.  Mr.  H.  A.  Chapman,  gardener  to  Captain  Holford, 
Tetbury,  Gloucestershire,  sent  a  splendid  collection  of  Hippeastrums, 
which  were  much  admired.  The  exhibit  contained  many  distinct 
varieties,  several  of  which  were  very  striking.  Mr.  J.  Walker,  of  Thame, 
Oxon,  was  represented  by  a  charming  exhibit,  comprised  of  Niphetos 
and  Mardchal  Niel  Roses.  Very  neat  and  effective  was  the  collection 
of  Daffodils  staged  by  Messrs.  Jas.  Yeitch  &  Sons,  Chelsea.  Most  of  the 
best  forms  were  represented,  giving  evidence  of  the  attention  to  which 
these  flowers  are  subjected  at  the  hands  of  the  famous  Chelsea  firm. 
Messrs.  Kelway  &  Son,  Langport,  staged  a  handsome  collection  of 
cut  blooms  of  double  Cinerarias,  amongst  which  the  colours  were  well 
diversified.  Messrs.  W.  Cutbush  &  Sons,  Highgate,  arranged  an  effective 
exhibit  of  Boronias,  Ericas,  Prunus,  Magnolias,  Sfaphyleas,  Palms,  Ferns, 
and  Calla  Elliotiana.  Miscellaneous  foliage  and  flowering  plants  were 
staged  by  Messrs.  J.  Laing  &  Sons,  Forest  Hill.  There  were  well-grown 
Cytisus,  Clivias,  Crimson  Rambler  Roses,  Dendrobiums,  Ericas,  Ferns, 
Palms,  Crotons,  Dracaenas,  and  the  black-throated  golden  Arum  called 
Pentlandi.  Mr.  H.  B.  May,  Upper  Edmonton,  sent  a  collection  of  clean, 
finely  grown  foliage  plants.  Mr.  J.  A.  Horrell,  295,  Southampton  Street, 
Camberwell,  sent  specimens  of  his  improved  acme  labels,  which  are 
certainly  very  useful  ;  and  Mr.  E.  Mawley,  Berkhampsted,  beautiful 
cut  Roses. 
Roses  in  pots  were  handsomely  shown  by  Messrs,  Paul  &  Son,  Old 
Nurseries,  Cheshunt.  The  varieties  represented  included  Captain 
Hayward,  Souvenir  de  S.  A.  Prince,  Mrs.  S.  G.  Crawford,  Elise  Fugier, 
Gustave  Piganeau,  and  others.  An  interesting  collection  of  alpine 
flowers  also  came  from  this  source.  Messrs.  R.  Wallace  &  Co.,  Colchester, 
sent  a  small  exhibit,  comprising  charming  Erythroniums,  Tulips,  Iris 
caucasica,  and  Fritillaria  pudica.  Mr.  W.  Fyfe,  gardener  to  Lord 
Wantage,  Lockinge  Park,  sent  superb  bunches  of  the  fragrant  Fortune’s 
Yellow  Roses.  The  blooms  were  of  excellent  quality. 
The  Rev.  G.  H.  Engleheart,  Appleshaw,  Andover,  sent  a  considerable 
collection  of  hybrid  and  seedling  Narcissi  of  his  own  raising.  Many  of 
the  specimens  were  of  great  merit,  and  they  formed  a  conspicuous 
exhibit.  Mr.  Downe,  gardener  to  J.  T.  Bennet-Pce,  Esq.,  staged  a 
large  collection  of  Narcissi  in  great  variety. 
Orchid  Committee  — Present. :  H.  J.  Yeitch,  E-q.  (in  the  chair)  ; 
with  Messrs.  J.  O’Brien,  De  B.  Crawshay,  H.  M.  Poilett,  C.  J.  Lucas, 
H.  Ballantine.  W.  H.  Young,  W.  H  White.  W.  H.  Protheroe,  H.  J. 
Chapman,  A.  H.  Smee,  E.  Hill,  F.  J.  Thorne,  W.  Cobb  A.  Mason,  T.  B. 
Haywood,  S  Courtauld,  and  J.  Douglas. 
Messrs.  F.  Sander  &  Co.,  St.  Albans,  were  strong  in  Orchids  as  usual, 
sending  well-grown  examples  of  Odontoglossum  vexillariuro,  Dendro- 
bium  Pbalsenopsis  Schiolerianum,  Cattleyas.  Phaius  OweDianus, 
Odontoglo3sum8.  and  some  charming  plants  of  Lycaste  Skinneri.  Mr. 
W.  Wbiffen,  gardener  to  J.  Bradshaw,  E-q.,  Southgate,  N.,  staged  a 
pleasing  collection  of  Orchids,  largely  composed  of  Odontoglossums  and 
Cymbidiums.  Mr.  A.  Methven,  gardener  to  Marquis  Camden,  Lamber- 
hurst,  sent  a  fine  diaplay  of  Dendrobiums  in  several  varieties. 
Mr.  G.  Cragg,  gardener  to  W.  C.  Walker,  Esq.,  Percy  Lodge,  Winch- 
more  Hill,  sent  Cattleyas  in  fine  condition  ;  as  did  Mr.  Downe,  gar¬ 
dener  to  J.  T.  Bennett-Poe,  Esq.,  Cbeshunt.  His  were  handsome  speci¬ 
mens  of  Cattleya  citrina,  Mr.  W.  H.  White,  gardener  to  Sir  Trevor 
Lawrence,  Bart.,  Dorking,  staged  Masdevallias,  Dendrobiums,  and  other 
Oichids  of  considerable  interest.  Mr.  F.  J.  Thorne,  gardener  to  Major 
J.  Joicey,  Sunningdale,  sent  very  fine  specimens  of  Epidendrum  bicor- 
nutum,  which  were  examples  of  good  culture. 
Quality  and  variety  characteiised  Messrs.  J.  Veitch  &  Sons’  (Ltd.) 
group  of  Orchids.  Tbe  plants  were  all  splendidly  grown,  and  included 
Masdevallias,  Cattleyas,  Odontoglossums,  Epidendrums,  Cymbidiums. 
and  several  others.  Mr.  Duncan,  gardener  to  C.  J.  Lucas,  Esq.,  Warn- 
ham  Court,  Horsham,  staged  a  oollection  of  spikes  of  Odontoglossums, 
Mr.  S.  Cooke,  gardener  to  De  Barri  Crawshay,  Esq.,  Sevenoaks,  sent  a 
collection  of  Odontoglossums. 
Certificates  and  Awards  of  Merit. 
Amaryllis  Brenda  (J.  Veitch  &  Sons,  Ltd.). — A  rich,  deep  variety 
with  handsomely  formed  crimson  flowers  (award  of  merit), 
Amaryllis  Chimbaroza  (H.  Chapman). — Tbe  colour  of  this  is  very 
deep  crimson  (award  of  merit). 
Amaryllis  Duke  of  Turk  (H.  Chapman). — Fiery  scarlet  is  the  colour 
of  this  variety  (award  of  merit). 
Amaryllis  Ignacite  (J.  Veitch  &  S  n9,  Ltd.).— White  is  the  ground 
colour  of  this  variety,  the  splashes  thereon  being  purplish  crimson 
(award  of  merit) 
Amaryllis  The  Czar  (H.  Chapman). — A  rich  velvety  crimson  variety 
of  much  beauty  (award  of  merit). 
Amaryllis  Thunberg  (J.  Veitch  &  Sons,  Ltd.). — An  immense  flower, 
of  which  the  colour  is  scarlet  with  an  orange  shading  (award  of  merit). 
•  Amaryllis  Topaz  (J.  Veitch  <fe  Sons,  Ltd.).— Brick  red  margined 
white  in  this  flower  make  a  charming  variety  (award  of  merit). 
Erythronium  revolutum  (R.  Wallace  &  Co.). — This  is  now  flowering 
in  this  country  for  the  first  time.  The  coloar  is  white,  delicately  flushed 
with  rose  (first-class  certificate). 
Fuchsia  Addington  (H.  CaDnell  &  Sons). — This  is  said  to  be  a  hybrid 
between  F.  fulgenB  and  F.  splendens.  The  colour  is  bright  crimson 
scarlet,  while  the  habit  infers  that  it  would  form  a  handsome  standard 
(award  of  merit). 
Leelio-Caltlcya  Digbyana-Trianee  (J.  Veitch  &  Sons,  Ltd.). — One  of 
the  most  beautiful  Orchids  that  wa«  in  the  Drill  Hall.  The  sepals  and 
petals  are  delicate  purplish  rose,  while  the  lip  is  quite  the  style  of  Lselia 
Dig  by  ana.  The  centre  is  golden,  and  the  throat  rose  (first-class 
certificate).  V 
Muscari  conicum  (Barr  &  Son).— A  very  rich  blue  Grape  Hyacinth, 
with  particularly  large  spikes  (award  of  merit). 
Narcissus  Beacon  (Rev.  G.  H.  Engleheart).— This  is  of  the  Parvi- 
coronati  section.  The  crown  is  brilliant  orange  red,  and  the  perianth 
segments  yellow  (award  of  merit). 
Narcissus  M.  de  Graaff  (T.  S.  Ware). — A  small  flower  with  white 
segments  and  a  lemon  coloured  cnp  (award  of  merit.). 
Narcissus  Snowdrop  (Rev.  G  H.  Engleheart). — A  singularly  beautiful 
flower  of  a  delicate  creamy  white  hue.  The  trumpet  is  straight,  and 
the  segments  broad  and  blunt  (award  of  merit). 
Odontoglossum  Andersonianum  Danehurst  variety  (E.  Short). — A 
handsome  variety.  The  creamy  sepals  and  lip  have  bright  brown 
blotches  of  which  the  petals  are  free  (award  of  merit). 
Odontoglossum  Wilckeanum  Queen  Empress  (W.  Ballantine). — A 
superb  Orchid.  The  centre  of  the  sepals  and  lip  are  almost  wholly 
bright  brown,  the  margins  and  tips  being  golden,  as  is  the  base.  Tbe 
petals  are  spotted  as  well  as  blotched  with  brown  (first-class  certificate). 
Ornithogalum  grandijlorum  (J.  Laing  &  Sons). — After  the  style  of 
0.  arabicum,  but  lacking  tbe  familiar  black  spot  (award  of  merit). 
Solanum  tuberoium  variegatnm  (E.  Beckett). — A  beautifully  white 
and  green  variegated  Potato  (award  of  merit). 
Tropceolnm  Pbcebe  (H  Cannell  &  Sons). — Golden  yellow,  with 
scarlet  and  crimson  blotches,  iB  the  colour  of  this  Tropaeolum  (award  of 
merit). 
Zygopetalum  Perrenoudi  superbum  (T.  Veitch  &  Sons,  L*d.). — A 
hybrid  between  Z.  maxillare  Gautieri  and  Z  intermedium.  The  narrow 
sepals  and  petsls  are  brown,  edged  greenish  yellow,  and  tbe  lip  is  blue 
margined  white  (first-class  certificate). 
Medals — As  will  readily  be  understood  the  medals  were  numerous 
and  included  to  exhibits  bffore  the  Floral  Committee  silver-gilt  Flora, 
Mr.  J.  F.  McLeod  ;  silver  Flora,  Messrs.  H.  Chapman,  W.  Cmbush  and 
Son.  Paul  &  Son,  and  G.  Mount  ;  silver  Banksian,  Messrs.  H.  B.  Mav, 
J.  Walker,  W.  Rumsey,  and  W.  Fyfe  ;  bronze  BanksiaD,  Messrp.  E. 
Mawley  and  W.  Bain.  Orchid  Committee  silver  Flora,  Messrs.  F.  J. 
Thorne,  -T.  Veitch  &  Sods  (Ltd.),  and  J.  Bradshaw;  silver  BaDksian, 
Messrs.  W.  H.  White,  De  B.  Crawshay,  C.  J.  Lucas,  and  Marten. 
PRUNUS  TRILOBA. 
Anyone  who  has  seen  this  Plum  in  full  flower  cannot  fail  to  be 
impressed  by  it*  beauty,  yet  it  is  not  grown  on  Dearly  such  a  large  scale 
as  ii  s  merits  ent  tie  it  to  be.  At  the  present,  time  (March  29  h)  itistobe 
seen  in  flower  in  several  places  at  Kew.  Two  beds  of  it  are  to  be  seen 
within  a  short,  distance  of  tbe  main  entrance,  and  a  large  plant  may  be 
seen  in  full  flower  on  a  wall  close  to  the  succulent  house.  Although 
perfectly  hardy,  and  doing  well  in  beds  or  as  specimen  plants  on  the 
lawD,  it  is  as  a  wall  plant  that  this  Plum  is  seen  at  its  best  ;  tbe  wood 
then  gets  thoroughly  ripened,  and  flowers  are  produced  thickly  along 
the  full  length  of  the  previous  year’s  growth.  Tbe  individual  flowers 
are  1  inch  across,  delicate  piDk  in  colour,  and  produced  before  the  leaves. 
When  planting  good  soil  Bhould  be  given,  and  when  grown  against  a 
wall,  after  tbe  main  branches  have  attained  the  desired  length,  all 
other  growth  should  be  spurred-in  as  soon  as  flowering  is  over  ;  this  will 
allow  a  long  growing  season  for  the  production  of  flowering  wood  for 
the  ensuing  season.  Only  the  main  branches  should  be  secured  to  tbe 
wall,  the  others  (from  the  spurs)  being  allowed  to  hang  in  a  natural 
and  graceful  manrer  The  average  length  of  the  yearly  growth  is 
about  2  feet.  China  is  the  home  of  this  beautiful  hardy  plant. — W.  D. 
Increasing  Church  Funds  — “  It  may  interest  many  people 
to  know  that  the  restoration  of  St.  Bartholomew-the-Great  Cbujcb, 
West  Smitbfield.  LondoD,  has  been  promoted  to  the  extent  of  £120  by 
tbe  sale  during  Lent  for  the  last  few  years  of  the  pods  of  a  kind  of 
Trefoil  called  Calvary  Clover  at  tbe  price  of  6d.  each  pod.  It  is  in 
many  ways  an  interesting  plant,”  says  a  writer  in  a  daily  contemporary. 
“  The  leaves  have  a  blotch  at  the  base  of  each  leaflet,  bearing  quite  a 
striking  resemblance  to  a  spot  of  fresh  blood,  which  gradually  dies  away 
as  the  plant  grows.  The  pod  is  spirally  wound  into  a  ball  bearing 
numerous  interlacing  thorns  on  its  margin,  and  when  unwound,  which  is 
easily  done,  is  remarkably  like  a  crown  of  plaited  thorns.  It  Beems  to 
be  the  custom  to  sow  tbe  seeds  on  Good  Friday.  They  are  still  to  be 
bad  of  tbe  verger  at  the  church  in  aid  of  tbe  work  goiDg  on  in  the 
church.” 
