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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
May  26,  189<. 
Preeraan,  Louis  Van  Houtte,  and  John  Laing,  Tall  Palms  form  a  back¬ 
ground,  and  Maidenhair  Ferns  are  interspersed  among  the  mass  of  multi¬ 
coloured  foliage. 
A  small  but  excellent  group  of  Carnations  is  staged  by  Mr.  J. 
Jennings,  gardener  to  Leopold  de  Rothschild,  Esq.,  Ascott,  Leighton 
Buzzard.  The  exhibit  consists  entirely  of  pink  Malmaisons,  and  the 
remarkably  fine  flowers  and  healthy  foliage  are  evidence  that  the  plants 
have  been  subject  to  proper  culture  and  suitable  conditions. 
One  corner  of  the  large  tent  is  beautified  by  a  superb  collection  of 
miscellaneous  plants  set  up  by  Messrs.  W.  Cutbush  &  Sons,  Highgate. 
One  feature  is  the  magnificent  Malmaison  Carnation,  and  another  is  the 
taste  shown  in  the  general  arrangement.  The  white  flowers  of  Lilium 
Harrisi  are  dotted  about  and  make  a  pleasing  undulating  outline.  Of 
Azalea  mollis  there  are  well  flowered  specimens,  and  among  other  plants 
which  make  up  an  effective  group  are  yellow  Callas,  Ericas,  and  Crimson 
Rambler  Roses,  and  along  the  front  an  exquisite  finish  is  made  with 
graceful  Isolepis  and  Maidenhair  Ferns.  The  arrangement  of  the 
group  differs  from  that  of  any  other  in  the  show,  and  reflects  credit  on 
the  firm. 
Messrs.  G.  Jackman  «k  Son  of  Woking  have  a  fine  collection  of  their 
hardy  Hybrid  coccinea  Clematis.  They  are  all  charming,  some  climbing 
over  wooden  arches,  and  others  trained  in  balloon  form.  Among  the 
many  varieties  are  Duchess  of  Albany,  Countess  of  Onslow,  Duchess  of 
York,  Grace  Darling,  Sir  Trevor  Lawrence,  and  Admiration.  Seasonable 
hardy  flowers  are  also  shown  in  another  tent  by  this  firm. 
Mr.  W.  Iceton,  Putney,  by  his  exhibit  fully  maintains  his  reputation 
as  a  grower  of  decorative  plants.  The  background  is  an  arrangement  of 
Palms  and  other  decorative  specimens,  and  along  the  front  are  elegant 
little  Caladiums,  Kalosanthuses,  Oranges  bearing  fruit.  Crotons,  Enca.«, 
and  Ferns. 
The  principal  feature  of  Messrs.  F.  Sander  &  Co.’s  unique  exhibit  is 
their  new  introduction,  Acalypha  Sanderi,  which  is  shown  to  advantage, 
and  displays  its  merits  as  a  decorative  plant.  Another  feature  m 
the  exhibit  is  Caladium  I’ami  Schwartz,  a  beautiful  form  of  distinct 
habit.  Dracaenas  Godseffiana.  Van  der  Bilte,  and  Sanderiana  are  also 
conspicuous  ;  and  another  striking  plant  is  Acalypha  macrophylla 
maxima.  In  addition  to  the  above  there  are  novelties  in  the  form  of 
Anthuriums,  and  every  plant  in  the  group  possesses  some  interest. 
Though  Roses  are  the  chief  feature  of  Mr.  Chas.  Turner’s  exhibit. 
Carnations  and  Pelargoniums  are  well  worthy  of  mention.  Amongst 
the  latter  are  large  well-flowered  specimens  of  Prince  Leopold,  Princess 
Teck,  Spotted  Beauty,  Alice,  Joe,  and  Mystery.  Carnations  are  bearing 
large  blooms  of  such  varieties  as  Sir  E.  Wood,  Delight,  Companion, 
Ernest,  Queen  of  Fancies,  Sir  Guy,  Knight  Errant,  May  Queen,  and 
Delight.  An  interesting  group  of  Maples  hails  from  Messrs.  T.  Cripps 
and  Sons,  Tunbridge  Wells.  The  plants  are  mostly  dwarf,  and  well 
furnished  with  elegant  foliage  of  varied  hue,  tints,  and  form. 
Tuberous  Begonias  of  the  best  quality  are  always  shown  at  the 
Temple  Show,  and  this  year  Mr.  H.  J.  Jones,  Lewisham,  exhibits  the 
cream  of  his  well-known  collection.  From  one  end  to  the  other  there  are 
none  but  superb  flowers,  both  single  and  double.  Among  the  most 
telling  of  the  former  are  May  Queen,  an  elegant  flower  ;  Mrs.  Beckett, 
Star,  Dr.  Shaw,  and  Dorothy  Linford.  The  flowers  are  borne  on  stout 
footstalks,  and  the  foliage  and  general  character  of  the  plants  show  signs 
of  excellent  cultivation. 
A  fine  display  of  colour  is  noticeable  in  the  exhibit  of  Calceolarias,  for 
which  Messrs.  J.  James  &  Son,  Farnham  Royal,  are  responsible.  The 
plants  are  dwarf,  compact,  and  pictures  of  good  health,  while  the  flowers 
individually  are  large,  and  in  a  mass  of  colour  there  is  ample  evidence 
that  the  strain  is  a  superior  one. 
Tuberous  Begonias  from  the  nurseries  of  Mr.  J.  R.  Box,  Croydon, 
make  a  brilliant  display.  Both  single  and  double  flowers  are  large  and 
of  fine  substance.  Among  the  former  Canary,  Hecla,  Magnitude,  Juliet, 
Proserpine,  and  Belona  are  conspicuous  ;  and  the  most  striking  doubles 
are  Eureka,  White  Lady,  Defiance,  Miss  Lennard,  Harmony,  The  Bride, 
and  Josephine.  Palms  and  Ferns  are  used  to  advantage  in  the  arrange¬ 
ment,  which  is  elegant  and  tasteful. 
The  well-known  Swanley  firm  of  Messrs.  Cannell  &  Sons  show  an 
effective  exhibit,  comprised  of  Gloxinias,  Begonias,  Calceolarias,  and 
Cannss.  Among  the  former  there  are  flowers  of  many  delicate  tints, 
conspicuous  amongst  which  are  Petunias  Duchess  of  York,  Prince  of 
Wales,  and  White  Queen.  The  Calceolarias  are  conspicuous  for  large 
flowers  and  dwarf  sturdy  habii.  Begonias,  both  single  and  double,  are 
quite  up  to  the  reputation  of  the  firm.  A  special  word  must  be  given  to 
the  Cannas,  which  are  superb.  Large  flowers  of  varied  colour  crown  the 
sturdy  spikes,  and  among  the  most  telling  varieties  are  Salmon  Queen, 
Rosalind,  Leon  Vassiliere.  Florence  Vaughan,  Duchess  of  York,  Italia, 
Sunset,  Glow,  Aurore,  P.  J.  Berkman,  Pioneer,  Paul  Bruant,  H.  Irving, 
Paul  Meylan,  and  Incendie. 
A  fine  exhibit  of  Ferns  is  staged  by  Messrs.  J.  Hill  &  Son,  Edmonton. 
As  a  background  there  are  fine  specimens  of  Aspleniums  caudatum  and 
nidus-avis,  Davallia  fijiensis  plumosa,  Pteris  tremula  Smithiana, 
Adiantums  cuneaium  and  formosum,  Nephrolepis  exaltata,  and  others  ; 
and  pleasingly  arranged  in  front  are  Adiantums  cardiochlaena,  scutum, 
roseum,  macrophyllum,  and  cuneatum  grandiceps.  Lygodium  scandens, 
the  climbing  Fern,  is  conspicuous  ;  and  among  other  forms  are  Doryopteris 
palmata,  Lastrea  aristata  variegata,  Blechnum  brasiliense,  Asplenium 
ornatum,  and  Davallia  tenuifolia  stricta. 
Mr.  L.  De  Smet  Duvivier,  Ghent,  Belgium,  exhibits  a  small  collection 
of  Anthuriums,  containing  several  curious  and  many  elegant  varieties. 
Among  those  shown  are  Prince  Albert,  Prince  of  Wales,  and  Baron 
Schroder. 
Messrs.  R.  &  G.  Cuthbert,  Southgate,  contribute  a  varied  collection  of 
Ghent  and  mollis  Azaleas,  many  of  which  are  very  beautiful.  Thi»- 
adjective  is  rightly  used  in  describing  Anthony  Koster,  a  fine  yellow 
form  ;  Velasques,  a  charming  white  ;  Dr.  Pasteur,  Apellus,  Chevalier  de 
Reali,  Baron  Pycke,  General  Vetter,  and  Jeannette  Siemens.  Azalea 
Daviesi  is  a  charming  white  and  cream  flower,  and  shows  con>picuously 
at  one  end  of  the  group. 
Messrs.  J.  Veitch  &  Sons,  Chelsea,  make  an  effect  with  a  superb 
collection  of  Crotons,  which  makes  a  pleasing  contrast  to  the  masses  of 
flowers  all  round.  All  the  plants  show  signs  of  good  culture,  and  among 
the  most  telling  varieties  are  Queen  Victoria,  Flamingo,  Aigburth  Gem, 
Thomsoni,  Albert  Truffaut,  Warreni,  Sunshine,  Johannis,  Prince  of  Wales, 
and  Reedi.  Interspersed  among  the  plants  are  Maidenhair  Ferns,  which 
help  in  making  a  most  effective  arrangement. 
Delicately  coloured  Japanese  Maples  are  shown  by  Messrs.  W.  Fromow 
and  Sons,  Chiswick.  Among  these  are  dotted  flowers  of  Lilium  Harrisi, 
which  add  to  the  effect.  Very  elegant  is  the  foliage  of  many  of  the 
varieties  of  Acers,  conspicuously  A.  dissectum  palmatifidum,  A.  dissectum 
purpureum,  A.  palmatum  tricolor,  and  A.  palmatum  variegatum. 
The  Worcester  Clematises  have  come  to  be  looked  upon  as  regular 
attendants  at  the  Temple  Show’,  and  this  year  they  are  as  striking  as  ever. 
Messrs.  R.  Smith  &  Co.  have  an  exhibit  equal  to  any  of  their  former  ones, 
and  charming  indeed  are  the  superbly  flowered  specimens  of  Madame  Van 
Houtte,  Countess  of  Lovelace,  Enchantress,  Blue  Gem,  Marie  Lefebvre, 
Princess  of  Wales,  Snow  White,  Jackmanni,  and  Madame  Van  Houtte. 
Messrs.  R.  Smith’s  superb  exhibit  gives  abundance  of  evidence  of  what 
can  be  done  with  Clematises  in  pots,  and  shows  the  superior  qualities  of 
these  plants  when  well  grown  for  decorative  purposes. 
Messrs.  Kelway  k.  Son,  Langport,  are  exhibiting  Paeonies  and 
Pyrethrums  in  pots,  which  make  an  effect,  though  the  beauty  of  the 
latter  is  not  enhanced  by  the  conspicuousness  of  the  stakes.  It  is 
not  often  that  herbaceous  Paeonies  are  shown  in  pots,  and  the  fine 
flowers  of  Dorothy,  Lady  Lilian  Ogle,  Admiral  Dewey,  Chelandry, 
W.  B.  Yeats,  Joan  Seaton,  Mrs.  Geo.  Bunyard,  and  Wei-Hai-Wei  are 
conspicuous  in  size  and  quality  of  the  blooms.  In  another  tent  the  firm 
fills  a  large  space  with  cut  rowers  in  pleasing  variety.  Among  these  is 
a  beautiful  crimson  Tree  Pasony  Julius  Caesar,  and  another  of  darker 
tint  bears  the  name  of  Henry  Irving.  .lean  de  Reszke  is  a  pure  white, 
and  contrasts  pleasingly  with  the  surrounding  brilliant  ciflqurs.  In  addi¬ 
tion  to  the  Paeonies  there  are  tine  spikes  of  Delphiniums,  showy  Amaryllis, 
Pyrethrums  in  variety,  and  other  herbaceous  flowers. 
A  long  expanse  of  tabling  is  occupied  with  the  interesting  exhibit  of 
hardy  flowers  from  Messrs.  Barr  &  Sons,  Co  vent  Garden,  who,  as  usual, 
make  a  brilliant  display.  Fine  spikes  of  Eremurus  are  conspicuous,  and 
are  very  attractive,  showing  above  a  bewildering  mass  of  variety  in 
floral  beauty.  Here  is  a  little  clump  of  Centaurea  cyanus  Victoria,  with 
its  small  blue  flowers.  Further  on  a  diminutive  rockery  contains 
much  that  is  interesting,  as  many  of  the  tiny  flowers  could  not  be  shown 
under  any  other  conditions.  Further  still  is  a  bunch  of  fine  Lily  of  the 
Valley  named  Fortin*,  surrounded  by  hardy  flowers  of  every  description, 
and  at  the  end  of  the  collection  are  staged  Tulips  and  Irises.  Lovers  of 
hardy  flowers  will  find  much  to  interest  them  in  Messrs.  Barr’s  superb 
exhibit,  and  u  is  impossible  to  give  everything  the  attention  they  merit  in 
a  cursory  glance. 
Messrs.  J.  House  &  Son,  Westbury-on-Trym,  show  a  fine  collection 
of  Pansies  and  Violas.  The  latter  are  made  up  in  sprays,  but  many  of 
the  former  are  in  small  pots,  and  among  other  varieties  Prince  of  Wales, 
Iona,  Stophill  Gem,  Mrs.  R.  K.  Mitchell,  William  Haig,  White  Empress, 
and  A.  J.  Rowberry  are  very  charming. 
Messrs.  J.  Peed  &  Sons  have  a  large  exhibit  of  Gloxinias  tastefully 
arranged  with  Maidenhair  Ferns.  The  habit  of  ibe  plants  is  dwarf  and 
sturdy,  and  the  colours  varied  and  pleasing.  Among  the  named  varieties 
Mrs.  John  Peed,.  Mrs.  W.  Weaver,  Mrs.  G.  W.  Sawday,  Jasper,  Queen  of 
My  Heart,  Princess  of  Wales,  Petunia,  Duchess  of  York,  Beacon,  John 
Peed,  Majestic,  and  Ethel,  are  worthy  of  mention. 
Diminutive  alpine  and  other  hardy  flowers  are  shown  in  the  exhibit 
sent  from  Messrs.  Paul  &  Sons’  Cheshunt  nurseries.  Cannas  are 
remarkably  fine  in  flow*  r,  some  of  the  best  varieties  being  Iona,  Miss- 
Elsie  Perkins,  Mosaic,  Lady  Faudel  Phillips,  Golden  Shower,  Distinction, 
Mr.  James  Bailey,  and  Comet. 
The  space  allotted  to  Mr.  M.  Prichard,  Christchurch,  Hants,  i» 
devoted  to  hardy  flowers.  Conspicuous  in  the  group  are  Pyrethrums 
Mrs.  Bateman  Brown,  Geum  miniatum,  Irises  in  variety,  Eremurua 
robustus,  var,  Elwesianus.  Aquilegias  are  shown  in  variety,  as  also 
are  Pyrethrums,  Trollius,  Gentianas,  Saxifrages,  and  Phloxes,  the  whole 
making  up  a  fresh-looking  and  varied  collection.  The  Jadoo  Fibre 
Company  have  an  exhibit  of  plants  grown  in  Jadoo  fibre. 
Hardy  rowers  in  profusion  are  shown  by  Mr.  T.  S.  Ware,  Tottenham,  , 
these  occupying  the  end  of  one  of  the  tents.  Conspicuous  in  the  exhibit 
is  a  fine  spike  of  Eremurus  Elwesianus,  which  is  very  attractive.  Tlie 
exhibit  also  contains  Irises  in  variety,  Saxifragas,  Aubrietias,  Pyrethroms,  . 
Trilliums,  Alyssums,  and  many  other  hardy  flowers  shown  to  good 
advantage.  The  firm  also  makes  a  grand  show  with  Begonias,  mostly 
double,  and  all  superior  in  size  of  flower  and  quality.  Among  those 
attracting  most  attention  are  Duke  of  Kent,  Beauty  of  Belgrove,  Prince  of 
Wales,  Htr  Majesty,  Triumph,  Mrs.  S.  Pope,  Eclipse,  Mr.  Dunbar  Wood, 
Mr.  James  Portbury,  Brilliant,  and  Rosebud.  The  most  telling  singles  are 
Mrs.  Sharp,  Bexley  White,  Belle  Cole,  Muriel,  Sunset,  and*  marginata. 
A  pleasing  break  amid  masses  of  floral  beauty  is  the  group  of  Ferns 
shown  by  Mr.  H.  B.  May,  Edmonton.  The  variety  is  bewildering,  and 
the  collection  interesting  to  all  Fern  lovers.  One  of  the  most  beautiful 
Ferns  in  the  exhibit  is  Phlebodium  Mayi,  which  was  honoured  with  a. 
