May  27,  1897. 
JOURNAL  Of  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
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Camden,  Sir  Henry  Irving,  and  Mrs.  Harry  Veitch.  Considering  the 
display  is  from  a  private  establishment  it  is  a  very  meritorious  one. 
Clematis  from  Messrs.  Geo.  Jackman  &  Sons,  Woking,  make  them- 
Belves  seen  by  their  healthy  appearance  and  covering  of  varied  flori- 
ference,  and  are  comprised  of  Countess  of  Onslow,  Duchess  of  Albany, 
and  Duchess  of  York.  The  firm  also  has  a  fresh  display  of  hardy  flowers 
in  variety.  Conspicuous  in  the  collection  are  Primula  luteola,  Paeonies, 
Pyrethrum  Hamlet,  Papavers  Blush  Queen  and  orientalis  bracteata, 
Phlox  G.  F.  Wilson,  Aster  alpinus  superbus,  double  white  Rockets,  and 
other  well  known  members  of  the  hardy  section. 
A  group  of  Calceolarias,  bright  and  effective,  hails  from  the  nursery 
of  Messrs.  J.  Jame9  &  Sons,  Slough.  The  plants  bear  traces  of  gocd  culture 
in  their  dwarf  sturdy  habit,  surmounted  by  masses  of  gaudily  hued 
flowers.  How  to  grow  good  Calceolarias  of  dwarf  habit  puzzles  many 
admiiers  of  these  plants,  but  Messrs.  James  have  apparently  learned  the 
secret,  as  in  this  respect  the  exhibit  was  exceptionally  striking. 
Messrs.  Cannell  &  Sons,  Swanley,  have  made  a  gallant  display,  which 
to  see  is  to  admire.  What  this  well-known  firm  can  do  with  Cannas 
needs  no  republishing  ;  yet  this  section  of  the  exhibit  forms  splendid 
evidence  of  their  skill  in  the  cultivation  of  these  bright-hued  flowers. 
Amongst  the  varieties  are  Sunset,  Queen  Charlotte,  Progression,  Henry 
Irving,  Paul  Bruant,  and  Italia.  Next  come  Gloxinias  in  charming 
variety,  the  most  conspicuous  of  which  are  Prince  of  Wales,  William 
Marshall,  and  Petunia.  Double  Begonias  claim  a  special  word  of  praise, 
many  of  the  varieties  being  exceptionally  fine,  though  a  little  too  close 
in  arrangement.  Calceolarias  are  extremely  showy,  and  form  a  mass  of 
varied  blooms.  Growth  and  habit  are  quite  of  the  Swanley  stamp,  and 
the  large  exhibit  throughout  displays  a  striking  diversity. 
Japanese  Acers  of  a  varied  character  are  staged  by  Messrs.  Cripps 
and  Sons,  Tunbridge  Wells,  and  show  the  elegance  of  these  plants 
to  great  advantage  Bright  green  is  the  colour  of  Acer  japonicum 
aureum,  and  as  a  contrast  to  this  the  copper-tinted  hue  of  A.  palmatum 
atro-purpureum  is  very  pleasing.  The  foliage  of  A.  palmatum  palmati- 
fidum  is  extremely  graceful,  and  the  same  may  be  said  of  A.  palmatum 
dissectum,  and  A.  palmatum  linearilobum.  A.  palmatum  florescens  is 
of  light  character  in  foliage,  and  of  graceful  habit,  and  other  plants  in 
the  exhibit  arqpqually  striking. 
Messrs.  W.  Fromow  &  Sons,  Chiswick,  are  represented  by  Japanese 
Maples,  amongst  which  are  interspersed  plants  of  Lilium  Harrisi.  Con¬ 
spicuous  in  the  group  are  Acers  palmatum  tricolor,  dissectum  purpureum, 
palmatum  roseum  marginatum,  japonicum  laciniatum,  and  japonicum 
aureum.  Aralia  pentaphylla  variegata  is  included  in  the  exhibit,  which 
is  diversified  in  character  and  arranged  to  good  advantage.  Many 
people  are  not  aware  of  the  beauty  and  usefulness  of  the  hardy 
Japanese  Maples  which  are  so  well  shown  by  the  Chiswick  firm. 
Extremely  interesting  is  the  exhibit  of  Messrs.  W.  Balchin  &  Sons, 
Brighton,  which  is  comprised  of  harlwooded  plants.  In  the  centre  is  a 
splendidly  flowered  plant  of  Erica  Spenceri,  and  round  it  run  the 
graceful  forms  of  Boronia  serrulata.  Boronia  heterophylia  are  arranged 
at  the  corners,  and  contrast  pleasingly  with  the  rich  yellow  of  Erica 
Cavendishi  and  the  unique  blue  tint  of  Leschenaultia  biloba  major. 
Well-flowered  plants  of  Genetyllis  tulipifera  and  Pimelea  decussata  are 
conspicuous  in  an  exhibit  which  is  admirably  arranged,  and  composed  of 
plants  cf  an  interesting  and  beautiful  character. 
Messrs.  R.  &  G.  Cuthbert,  Southgate,  have  a  tasteful  exhibit,  com¬ 
prised  of  Azaleas  in  great  variety.  Amongst  others  are  Pallas,  Anthony 
Koster,  Tasso,  Prince  Baudouin,  Phidias,  Mignon,  Mons.  Desbois,  Aida, 
and  Mr.  E.  Gumbleton,  the  whole  giving  a  good  idea  of  the  beauty  of 
these  flowers. 
Ferns  and  foliage  plants  in  variety  comprise  the  exhibit  from  the 
nurseries  of  Mr.  H.  B.  May,  Edmonton,  and  are  arranged  with  much 
taste.  Noticeable  among  many  otters  are  Platycerium  rethiopicum, 
Polypodium  glaucum,  Gymnogramma  chrysophylla  grandiceps,  Adian- 
topsis  radiata,  Davallia  Mariesi  maxima,  Adiantums  farleyense  and 
fragrantissima,  Polypodium  aureolatum,  Pcerises  longifolia  Mariesi  and 
tremula  densa.  Other  pleasing  forms  are  noticeable,  illustrating  the 
extensiveness  of  Mr.  May’s  collection. 
New  and  rare  plants  of  surpassing  beauty  come  from  Messrs.  F. 
Sander  &  Co.,  St.  Albans.  These  include. specimens  of  a  new  double 
Petunia,  Mrs.  Fred  Sander,  and  a  fine  plant  of  Davallia  hirta.  Dracaena 
Sanderiana  figures  conspicuously  in  the  exhibit,  which  also  contains 
Streptocarpus  Sander’s  White.  Dracaena  Godseffiana  is  remarkably  well 
shown,  as  also  are  Anthuriums  in  variety,  Begonias  of  velvety  foliage, 
and  Caladium  speciosum.  Standing  at  one  end  of  the  group  the  visitor 
sees  Pitcher  Plants  and  Flame  Flowers,  Begonias  and  Orchids,  Petunias 
and  tiny  cluster  RoseB,  with  foliage  plants  and  Ferns  of  diversified 
character  all  blended  together,  and  forming  contrasts  that  are,  in  short, 
both  elegant  and  graceful. 
Dotted  in  between  two  masses  of  showy  Orchids  is  a  group  of  well 
grown  Gloxinias  from  the  nurseries  of  Messrs.  J.  Peed  &  Sons,  Norwood. 
In  the  centre  is  a  mass  of  Beacon,  a  showy  crimson  variety,  and  striking 
also  are  the  flowers  of  Jumbo,  Mrs.  Burrell,  Duke  of  York,  John  Peed, 
and  Aigburth  Crimson.  The  plants,  though  not  large,  are  of  compact 
habit,  with  abundance  of  flowers  surmounted  on  sturdy  footstalks. 
Messrs.  W.  &  J.  Brown,  Grantham,  occupied  a  small  square  of  space 
with  a  varied  collection  of  plants,  comprising  Crimson  Rambler  Roses, 
Kalosanthes,  Mrs.  Wynne,  Zonal  Pelargoniums  in  variety,  with  Begonias 
and  Mignonette,  interspersed  with  Ferns  and  foliage  plants. 
Outside  one  of  the  tents  is  an  interesting  group  of  plants  from 
Leopold  de  Rothschild,  Esq.,  Gunnersbury  House.  Included  in  it  are 
immense  specimens  of  while  Marguerites,  the  equal  of  which  are  rarely 
seen,  scenied  Geraniums  several  feet  through,  pyramids  of  equal  merit, 
and  Myrtles  that  give  evidence  of  superior  culture.  Mr.  Hudson’s 
exhibit  is  worthy  of  his  skill  as  a  gardener,  and  is  particularly  interest¬ 
ing,  inasmuch  as  it  is  an  entirely  new  feature.  Perhaps  few  people  are 
aware  of  the  splendid  specimens  that  may  be  formed  of  a  common 
Marguerite,  and  in  this  respect  the  exhibit  is  a  means  of  education. 
Messrs.  J.  Backhouse  &  Sons,  York,  again  have  their  miniature 
rockery,  on  which  are  shown  Alpines  in  a  growing  state.  To  bring  a 
rock  garden  under  canvas  is  something  out  of  the  ordinary,  but  so  well 
is  it  done  that  there  is  little  about  it  that  looks  artificial,  and  it  is  an 
admirable  way  of  showing  the  beauty  of  many  of  the  tiny  gems. 
Among  other  charming  rock  plants  are  Myosotis  Rhesteineri,  Viola 
lutea  Gem,  Gentiana  verna,  Armeria  Laucheana,  Antbyllis  montana 
rubra,  Linum  alpinum,  Phlox  subuluta  compacta,  Saxifragas  cocblearis 
and  atro-purpurea.  The  firm  also  shows  Carnation  Marjorie  Pierce, 
a  pleasing  tint  of  yellow,  and  other  flower  and  foliage  plants. 
Messrs.  Barr  &  Sons,  Covent  Garden,  have  their  usual  large  exhibit 
of  hardy  flowers  quite  up  to  the  reputation  of  the  firm.  Irises  are  the 
first  to  claim  attention,  and  amongst  these  I.  pallida  Albert  Victor, 
I.  albicans  Princess  of  Wales,  I.  germanica  Kharput,  and  I.  variegata 
Abou  Hassan,  are  very  striking.  Then  comes  a  small  space  formed  as  a 
rock  garden,  containing  the  charming  flowers  of  Saxifraga  Macnabiana, 
Phlox  Nelsoni,  Viola  pedata,  Myosotis  rupicola,  Lychnis  alpina, 
Trollius  Orange  Globe,  Dodecatheon  splendens,  Aubrietia  Leitchlini,  and 
many  others.  The  mass  of  hardy  flowers  is  confusing  in  variety.  There 
are  Papavers  and  Paeonies  of  many  tints,  Pyrethrum  of  bright  colour 
and  numerous  varieties,  florists’  Tulips,  Centaureas,  Thalictrums,  Ixias 
of  divers  hues,  beautiful  Carnations,  Anemones,  Gypsophila  elegans, 
Lupins,  and  Narcissi,  with  many  others,  which  make  up  a  unique 
display. 
A  pleasant  break  in  the  masses  of  floral  beauty  all  round  is  the 
miniature  rockery  set  up  by  the  Guildford  Hardy  Plant  Company.  It 
is  admirably  furnished  by  members  of  the  Alpine  family,  and  from 
crevices  in  the  stones  peep  out  such  gems  as  Saxifraga  Wallacei,  Phlox 
Vivid,  Cvpripediutn8  calceolus,  montana,  and  pubescens,  and  many 
others.  For  the  benefit  of  visitors  it  would  be  well  if  the  flowers  were 
labelled,  as  this  would  add  to  the  interest  of  the  exhibit.  Coniferous 
plants  form  a  good  background,  and  the  display  on  the  whole  is  ex¬ 
tremely  interesting. 
Messrs.  W.  Paul  &  Son,  Waltham  Cross,  are  responsible  for  a  varied 
exhibit,  comprising  a  new  single  Thorn  Crimson  Queen,  specimens  of 
foliage  plants,  and  a  collection  of  Rhododendron  flowers,  among  which 
may  be  seen  The  Gem,  Nero,  John  Waterer,  Lady  Dorothy  Neville,  Lord 
Palmerston,  Frederick  Waterer,  Mrs.  Standish,  Portia,  Mrs.  Milner, 
Countess  of  Wilton,  Charles  Dickens,  erectum,  The  Queen,  and 
Nobleanum  bicolor. 
Carnations  in  pots  are  staged  by  Mr.  John  Forbes,  Hawick. 
These  are  composed  entirely  of  the  scarlet  variety  Yuletide,  the  bloom* 
of  which  are  large  and  well  formed,  while  the  plants  illustrate  the  habit 
and  usefulness  of  the  variety.  The  firm  is  also  showing  a  collection 
of  seedling  Polyanthus,  illustrating  its  strain  of  these  favourite  spring 
flowers.' 
Herbaceous  and  other  flowers  are  shown  by  Messrs.  Paul  &  Son,  Ches- 
hunt,  comprising  Lilacs  and  Rhododendrons,  Irises  in  variety,  Papavers 
orientale  coccineum  and  orientale,  Geum  miniatum,  Centaureas  montana 
and  montana  album,  Lupinus  polyphyllus  albus,  Pyrethrum  Hamlet, 
and  others,  the  whole  forming  a  diversified  exhibit.  Edwardian  decora¬ 
tions  come  from  Messrs.  W.  Edwards  &  Sons,  Sherwood,  Nottingham, 
who  have  a  table  stocked  with  elegant  arrangements  of  Fern9  and 
flowers. 
The  delicate  green  of  Ferns  contrasts  pleasingly  with  the  wealth  of 
flowers,  and  for  this  Messrs.  W.  &  J.  Birkenhead,  Sale,  are  chiefly 
responsible.  Their  exhibit  is  a  large  and  varied  one,  comprising  stove, 
greenhouse, and  hardy  Ferns.  There  are  Adiantums  coccineum,  speciosum, 
grandiceps,  farleyense,  tenerum,  roseum,  intermedium,  and  others ; 
Polystichums  cristatum,  aculeatum,  venustum,  congestum,  and  divisilo- 
bum  densum,  Achyiiums  in  great  variety,  and  Pterises  tremula, 
Smithiana,  Wimsetti.  and  others.  Under  the  cover  of  a  glass  case  is  a 
pleasing  variety  of  “  Filmies,”  including  Todea  superba  and  Trichomanes 
radicans.  Giant  Elk’s-horns  contrast  strikingly  with  the  diminutive  and 
graceful  growths  of  many  of  the  more  tender  forms,  and  the  exhibit  is 
of  interest  to  all  visitors. 
A  long  extent  of  tabling  is  occupied  by  Messrs.  Kelway,  Langport, 
who  show  Pyrethrums  in  charming  variety,  numerous  flowers  of 
Amaryllis,  including  Ziska,  Mrs.  Langtry,  Alfred  Henderson,  and  Wilkie 
Collirs,  and  Cannas  of  varied  hues.  In  addition  to  these  the  firm  ha* 
large  stands  of  Aquilegias,  Lupins,  Paeonies,  and  Irises.  Double 
Pyreturums  are  in  themselves  a  feature,  and  illustrate  the  usefulness  of 
these  charming  flowers.  Among  the  latter  Wilson  Barrett,  Melton, 
Eveljn,  Nancy,  Ne  Plus  Ultra,  Leonard  Kelway,  and  Queen  Sophia  are 
well  worthy  of  special  mention,  though  the  exhibit  altogether  is  quite 
equal  to  former  attempts  of  the  firm. 
Mjssrs.  A.  W.  Young  &  Co.,  Stevenage,  have  an  exhibit  comprised  of 
a  variety  of  plants  and  flowers.  Coleus  are  side  by  side  with  Pansies, 
and  rear  at  hand  are  Wallflowers  and  Rhododendron*.  Further  on  are 
‘hardj  flowers  and  rock  plants  in  variety,  and  further  still  a  collection  of 
semi-lonble  salmon-tinted  Zonal  Pelargonium  King  of  Denmark. 
Attempts  have  evidently  been  made  to  get  a  large  number  and  variety 
of  pi  ints  into  a  limited  space,  and  in  this  respect  Messrs.  Young  have 
succeeded  thoroughly. 
Alpine  and  hardy  herbaceous  flowers  occupy  the  space  allotted  to 
Mr.  M.  Pritchard,  Christchurch,  Hants.  One  notices  the  blooms  of 
Hemerocallis  flava,  Tiollius  japonicum  Faiottias  in  variety,  Thalictrum 
