July  28,  lVj*. 
JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
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Gloire  des  Polyantha,  Camoens,  Ma  Capucine,  Crimson  Rambler,  Aaa 
Carmody,  and  Enchantress.  Messrs.  Wallace  &  Co,  Colchester,  sent  an 
assortment  of  hardy  flowers,  in  which  Liliums,  Calochorti,  and  Irises 
were  particularly  prominent.  Sweet  Peas  were  splendidly  staged  by 
Messrs.  Dobbie  &  Co.,  Rothesay.  The  varieties  were  numerous,  and  of 
excellent  quality.  Violas  were  also  contributed  by  this  firm.  Messrs. 
A.  W.  Young  &  Co.,  Stevenage,  exhibited  a  large  collection  of  herbaceous 
flowers. 
There  were  many  flowers  of  fine  quality  in  the  group  of  hardy 
herbaceous  flowers  from  Mr.  M.  Prichard,  Christchurch,  Hants.  The 
diversity  also  was  excellent.  Chas.  J.  Grahame,  Esq.,  Leatherhead,  sent 
several  boxes  of  Roses,  in  which  excellent  examples  of  several  of  the 
leading  varieties  were  to  be  seen.  Mr.  J.  Hudson,  gardener  to  Leopold 
de  Rothschild,  Esq.,  Gunnersbury  House,  showed  Water  Lilies  in  his  usual 
grand  form. 
Sherwood  Cup. — Messrs.  ,J.  Veitoh  &  Sons  were  again  the  only 
exhibitors  in  the  competition  for  this  cup,  which  is  offered  for  annuals 
and  biennials.  The  stand  was  a  charming  one,  and  comprised  many 
easily  grown  plants  that  would  adorn  any  garden. 
Bamboos. 
Three  collections  were  sent,  that  from  Mr.  J.  Garrett,  gardener  to 
A.  B.  Freeman  Mitford,  Esq.,  Moreton-in-Marsh,  being  very  handsome. 
The  plants  were  in  pots,  and  ranged  from  about  1  inch  high  to  3  or 
4  yards.  Amongst  the  handsomest  were  Bambusa  quadrangularis, 
Arundinaria  spathiflora,  A.  chrysantha,  A.  Fortunei,  A.  Veitchi, 
A.  metallica,  A.  pygmrna ;  Phyllostachys  nigra,  P.  fulva,  P.  Quilio), 
P.  mitis,  P.  Henonis,  P.  flexuosa,  P.  Borgana,  P.  aurea  ;  Bambusa  naga- 
shima,  B.  tossellata,  and  others. 
Messrs.  J.  Veitch  &  Sons  staged  splendidly  their  excellently  grown 
specimens,  being  shown  in  circular  hampers.  Chief  amongst  them  were 
noticed  Arundinaria  Fortunei  aurea,  A.  F.  variegata,  A.  pumila,  A.  nitida, 
A.  japonica,  A.  Hindsi,  A.  Veitchi,  A.  Simoni  striata  ;  Phyllostachys 
mitis,  P.  nigra,  P.  Kumasasa,  P.  nigro-punctata,  P.  aurea,  P.  Quiliol, 
P.  Henonis  ;  Bambusa  nagashima,  B.  Alphonse  Karri,  B.  marmorea, 
B.  palmata,  B.  Ragamowski,  and  B.  disticha. 
Mr.  T.  S.  Ware’s  group  of  Bamboos  was  small  but  still  interesting. 
All  the  plants  were  in  pots.  Bambusas,  Arundinarias,  and  Phyllostachys 
were  all  represented. 
Orchid  Committee. — Present:  H.  J.  Veitch,  Esq.  (in  the  chair); 
with  Messrs.  J.  O’Brien,  De  Barri  Crawshay,  H.  Little,  N.  C.  Cookson, 
J.  T.  Gabriel,  H.  J.  Chapman,  F.  J.  Thorne,  W.  H.  Young,  R.  Young, 
T.  W.  Bond,  W.  Cobb,  F.  Mason,  H.  M.  Pollett,  and  H.  Ballantine, 
Orchids  were,  as  has  been  said,  by  no  means  numerous,  but  those  that 
were  shown  were  of  excellent  quality.  Messrs.  J.  Veitch  &  Sons’  seven 
plants  represented  good  quality.  They  comprised  LaclioCattleya 
Araesiana,  L.-C.  Ingrami  gigantea,  L.-C.  Zephyra,  L.-C.  Lucilia,  L.-C. 
Callistolossa  ignescens,  Cattleya  Enid,  and  Masdevallia  Imogen.  Mr. 
E.  Roberts,  gardener  to  W.  G.  Groves,  Esq.,  Holehird,  Windermere, 
sent  a  magnificent  specimen  of  Odontoglossum  coronarium.  It  was 
carrying  two  superb  spikes. 
Messrs.  H.  Low  &  Co.,  Bush  Hill  Park,  exhibited  a  small  group  of 
Orchids,  comprising  Cattleyas  and  Vanda  ccerulea.  Messrs,  de  Barri 
Crawshay,  G.  W.  Law  Schofield,  N.  C.  Cookson,  H.  J.  Chapman, 
F.  Sander  &  Co.,  and  W.  C.  Clark  each  sent  a  single  Orchid. 
Medals. — Fruit  Committee  :  Silver-gilt  Knightian  medal  to  Messrs. 
J.  Veitch  &  Sons,  and  silver  Banksian  medals  to  Messrs.  Johnson  &  Son 
and  T.  Rivers  &  Son.  Floral  Committee  :  Gold  medal  to  Mr.  A.  B.  Free¬ 
man  Mitford  ;  silver-gilt  Flora  to  Messrs.  J.  Veitch  &  Sons  ;  silver  Floras 
to  Messrs.  Dobbie  &  Co.,  R.  Hoffman,  Wm.  Paul  &  Son,  and  H.  Cannell 
and  Sons  ;  silver-gilt  Banksians  to  Messrs.  II.  B.  May  and  R.  Wallace 
and  Co.  ;  and  silver  Banksians  to  Messrs.  J.  Veitch  &  Sons,  Barr  &  Sons, 
W.  Cutbush  &  Son,  T.  S.  Ware,  C.  J.  Grahame,  and  M.  Prichard.  Orchid 
Committee  :  Silver  Flora  medal  to  Mr.  G.  Groves,  and  silver  Banksian 
medal  to  Messrs.  II.  Low  &  Co. 
Certificates  and  Awards  of  Merit. 
Arundinaria  nitida  (J.  Veitch  &  Sons). — A  very  graceful  plant,  with 
numerous  narrow  leaflets  springing  from  the  black  growths  (first-class 
certificate). 
Arundinaria  Veitchi  (J.  Veitch  &  Sons). — A  dwarf-growing  plant,  with 
bright  green  leaves  nearly  2  inches  wide  (award  of  merit). 
Arundinaria  aristata  (A.  B.  Freeman  Mitford). — A  handsome  variety 
with  long  narrow  leaflets  of  a  light  green  shade  (award  of  merit). 
Buddlea  variahilis  (W.  Paul  &  Son).— A  handsome  shrub  from  Japan, 
The  colour  of  the  Bowers,  which  are  borne  on  long  spikes,  is  pale  mauve 
(award  of  merit). 
Carnation  Isinglass  (C.  J.  Salter). — A  magnificent  clove-scented  variety, 
with  broad  petals  of  a  bright  crimson  colour.  The  calyx  shows  no 
tendency  towards  cracking  (award  of  merit). 
Carnation  Lady  Sophie  (F.  Tapper). — A  salmon-rose  coloured  variety  of 
good  form.  It  is  faintly  scented,  and  does  not  split  the  calyx  (award  of 
merit). 
Cherry  Early  Rivers  (T.  Rivers  &  Son).  —  A  grand  dark  coloured 
variety  that  is  now  well  known  (first-class  certifcate). 
Lcelio-Cattleya  Ingrami  gigantea  (J.  II.  Veitch  &  Sons,  Ltd.). — A 
magnificent  Bower  that  stands  well  up  and  shows  its  beauty.  The  sepals 
and  petals  are  of  beautiful  form,  and  are  a  rich  rosy  purple  in  colour. 
The  breadth  of  the  flower,  measuring  to  the  tips  of  the  petals,  is  inches, 
and  the  depth  7^  inches.  The  petals  are  2f  inches  broad.  The  lip  is 
very  effective,  being  charmingly  fimbriated,  and  rich  velvety  crimson  in 
colour  (first-class  certificate). 
Lselio- Cattleya  Schilleriana  Cambridge  Lodge  Variety  (l\.  J.  Chapman). — 
This  is  a  charming  variety.  The  sepals  are  pale  blush,  and  the  petals 
white,  suffused  and  flushed  with  purple.  The  lip  is  purplish  maroon 
(award  of  merit). 
Lettuce  Crystal  Cabbage  (Watkins  &  Simpson). — This  is  a  medium¬ 
sized  Cabbage  Lettuce  of  good  appearance  (award  of  merit). 
Masdevallia  Imogen  (J.  Veitch  &  Sons,  Ltd.). — This  is  a  beautiful 
flower  that  resulted  from  a  cross  between  M.  Schlimi  and  M.  Veitchi. 
The  colour  is  bright  brown  with  yellow  spots  (award  of  merit). 
Nymphxa  tuberosa  (J.  Hudson). — A  beautiful  Lily  of  attractive  salmon 
rose  colour  (first-class  certificate). 
Nymphcea  odorata  rosacea  (J.  Hudson). — A  large  flowered  variety  with 
bright  red  flowers  (first-class  certificate). 
Phyllostachys  castillonis  (J.  Veitch  &  Sons). — The  grass-green  leaves 
of  this  plant  are  occasionally  striped  with  white,  which  much  enhances 
their  beauty  (award  of  merit). 
Phyllostachys  f idea  (A.  B.  Freman,  Mitford). — This  plant  has  a  some¬ 
what  spreading  habit.  The  colour  is  dark  green,  and  the  growth  "is 
graceful  (award  of  merit). 
Plum  Rivers'  Transparent  Gage  (T.  Rivers  &  Son)  —  A  magnificent 
variety  of  splendid  flavour  (first-class  certificate). 
Raspberry  Golden  Queen  (J.  Veitch  &  Sons). — This  is  a  yellow-fruited 
variety,  of  fine  flavour.  The  fruit  is  handsome  in  shape  and  of  attractive 
appearance  (award  of  merit). 
Rose  Souvenir  de  Madame  Levet  (W.  Paul  &  Son). — A  lovely  variety 
with  rich  orange  coloured  flowers  (award  of  merit). 
Rose  Charlotte  Guillemot  (W.  Paul  &  Son).— A  Hybrid  Tea  of  much 
promise.  The  colour  is  pale  cream  (award  of  merit). 
Strawberry  Lady  Suffield  (W.  Allan). —  A  dark  coloured  variety  of  good 
flavour.  It  is  free  bearing.  The  typical  shape  is  a  medium  wedge.  The 
flesh  is  very  firm  (award  of  merit). 
Turnip  New  Model  (Watkins  &  Simpson). — A  fine  white  Turnip  of  the 
Snowball  type  (award  of  merit). 
BARKBY  HALL. 
A  Briton  feels  at  home  anywhere,  and  jealous  tongues  have  some¬ 
times  asserted  that  John  Bull  looks  upon  the  whole  world  as  his  owd, 
and  can  usually  rely  on  meeting  representatives  of  his  sturdy  race  in 
any  quarter  of  the  globe  he  may  chance  to  wander  to.  If  we  agree  that 
this  is  substantially  true,  it  shows  how  still  more  easy  it  is  to  wander  to 
various  districts  of  our  own  land,  and  yet  feel  that  we  are  among  friends. 
Gardeners  especially  fraternise,  and  as  they  pitch  their  tent  in  the  various 
halting  places  of  life’s  journey,  may  always  find  friends  staunch  and  true 
to  welcome  them.  Such  at  least  has  been  my  experience,  whether  in  the 
fruitful  sunny  land  of  Kent,  the  wide  stretching  plains  of  Lincolnshire, 
among  the  rich  meads  of  Wiltshire,  the  leafy  lanes  of  Warwickshire,  or 
the  breezy  pastures  of  Leicestershire — in  fact,  human  nature  seems  to  be 
identical  everywhere  ;  no  one  need  in  reality  feel  lonely  in  any  part  of  the 
great  world.  Such  thoughts  as  the  above  passed  through  my  mind  as  I 
recently  wended  my  way  towards  Barkby  Hall,  the  pleasantly  situated 
residence  of  T.  Brooks,  Esq.,  to  visit  a  newly  found  friend  and  earnest 
worker  in  the  horticultural  world,  Mr.  J.  Lansdell.  The  pretty  village  of 
Barkby  is  situated  about  five  miles  from  Leicester  ;  and  close  to  the 
commodious  church,  with  its  shapely  spire,  the  Hall  gardens  begin  and 
extend  toward  the  undulating  park. 
Roses  are  a  great  feature  at  Barkby,  and  on  entering  the  garden  door 
a  veritable  feast  of  Roses  met  the  eye,  for  there,  in  a  fine  open  sunny 
garden,  their  lovely  blooms  are  seen  in  a  high  phase  of  beauty.  Roses 
occupy  beds  throughout  the  greater  part  of  it,  with  a  border  of  gorgeous 
mixed  flowers  as  a  background,  and  a  range  of  vineries  beyond.  The 
Teas  are  the  first  to  arrest  attention,  and  grand  they  are,  certainly 
I  have  seen  no  finer  collection  in  any  private  garden.  Most  of  the  best 
new  and  old  varieties  are  represented  j  every  bloom  is  a  good  one,  and 
many  are  of  superb  quality.  _ 
The  plants,  which  are  grown  on  the  seedling  Briar,  are  pruned  to  the 
ground  line  each  year,  and  the  shoots  are  allowed  to  carry  one  flower 
each.  About  2600  oushes  are  grown,  so  that  there  is  no  lack  of  quantity 
as  well  as  quality.  The  following  varieties  were  in  grand  form,  and 
should  be  in  every  collection  : — Madame  Lam  bard  (splendid  in  form  and 
colour),  Madame  C.  Guinoiseau,  Medea,  Marquis  Litta,  Cleopatra,  Hon. 
Edith  Gifford,  Grace  Darling,  The  Bride,  Anna  Olivier,  Comtesse  de 
Nadaillac,  and  in  fact  nearly  all  the  best  varieties  in  cultivation. 
Although  such  satisfactory  results  have  been  achieved  with  Teas  in 
the  open  air  in  a  very  cold  district,  no  natural  manures  are  used.  Mr. 
Lansdell  relies  entirely  upon  chemical  ones,  which  he  mixes  himself,  or 
applies  the  several  ingred;ents  separately  at  various  seasons  of  the  year, 
kainit  and  basic  slag  being  usually  given  in  the  autumn,  and  nitrogenous 
manures  in  the  form  of  nitrate  of  soda  or  sulphate  of  ammonia  in  spring. 
At  the  time  of  my  visit  the  Hybrid  Perpetuals  were  only  just  beginning  to 
unfold  their  blooms,  but  the  buds  showed  plainly  that  blooms  fit  to  grace 
the  exhibition  tent  would  shortly  be  forthcoming  in  large  numbers. 
Passing  from  the  Rose  garden  to  the  lawns  and  flower  beds  we  walk 
beneath  lovely  arche3  of  Roses,  on  which  myriads  of  opening  buds  as  well 
