September  22,  1898. 
JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
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ROYAL  HORTICULTURAL  SOCIETY. 
Drill  Hall— September  20th. 
Tuesday’s  meeting  at  the  Drill  Hall  was  very  fine,  and  a  much 
brighter  appearance  was  presented  than  has  been  the  case  of  late.  .  All 
the  available  space  was  fully  occupied  with  meritorious  contributions, 
and  in  places  a  little  crowding  had  to  be  resorted  to.  The  bulk  of  the 
exhibits  comprised  hardy  flowers,  Dahlias  and  Gladioli  being  particularly 
conspicuous.  Roses,  too,  were  beautiful,  as  were  Mr.  Hudson  s  Acalypha 
Sanderi  and  Salvia  splendens  grandiflora.  Fruits  were  well  and 
extensively  staged,  especially  Apples,  and  Onions  were  remarkably  fine. 
Fruit  Committee. — Present  :  P.  Crowley,  Esq.  (in  the  chair)  ;  with 
Rev.  W.  Wilks,  and  Messrs.  J.  Cheal,  A.  H.  Pearson,  R.  Fife,  W.  J. 
Empson,  J.  Smith,  H.  Balderson,  G.  Wythes,  W.  Rates,  A.  Dean,  and 
J.  Wright.  „  , 
As  appropriate  to  the  occasion  of  Mr.  Roupell  s  lecture  on  suburban 
fruit,  many  excellent  collections  of  Apples  and  Pears,  as  well  as  other 
kinds  of  fruit  grown  in  the  suburbs  of  London,  were  arranged,  and  made 
a  very  fine(notto  say  a  remarkable  exhibition.  We  will  first,  however,  refer 
to  the  exhibits  placed  on  the  table  for  examination.  A  basket  of  bearing 
plants  and  a  box  of  fruit  of  St.  Joseph  Strawberry,  evidently  a  continuous 
bearing  variety,  as  this  season  s  runners  were  flowering  ;  fruits  small 
and  bright,  but  the  reverse  of  high  in  quality.  It  was  exhibited  by  Mr. 
J.  Hudson,  also  by  Messrs.  Bunyard  and  Cannell  (award  of  merit). 
Mr.  Arthur  Bull,  Cottenham,  sent  handsome  fruits  of  Pond’s  Seedling 
Plum  (vote  of  thanks).  Mr.  James  Pay,  gardener  to  the  Earl  of  Gallo¬ 
way,  Galloway  House,  Garlieston,  sent  a  dish  of  Summer  Thorle  Apple,  a 
dessert  variety  of  fair  quality,  much  grown  in  Scotland  (  vote  of  thanks). 
Mr.  John  Green,  Dereham,  sent  fruits  of  Up-to-Date  Tomato,  medium 
to  small  in  size,  and  well  coloured.  To  be  tried  at  Chiswick.  Mr. 
Ernest  Holder,  Bath,  sent  a  seedling  Damson.  It  much  resembles  the 
Worcester,  and  the  fruits  were  very  soft.  No  award  was  made.  Messrs. 
James  Yeitch  &  Sons  sent  a  dish  of  Late  Devonian  Peach,  for  which  a 
first-class  class  certificate  was  awarded  last  year.  They  were  excellently 
flavoured  (vote  of  thanks). 
Passing  to  the  side  tables,  we  first  paused  at  Mrs.  Wingfield’s  exhibit 
in  the  form  of  mountains  of  Onions.  It  was  an  extraordinary  display 
of  gigantic  bulbs  in  most  of  the  leading  varieties,  the  equal  of  which 
has  probably  never  been  seen  in  the  hall  (silver  Knightian  medal). 
Mr.  G.  Keif,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Abbot,  South  Villa,  Regent’s  Park, 
sent  a  highly  meritorious  collection  of  fruit — Grapes,  Melons,  Bananas, 
Plums,  and  other  kinds  (silver  Knightian  medal).  Mr.  H.  Guyett, 
gardener  to  Mrs.  Gabriel,  Leigham  Court,  Streatham,  sent  a  collection 
of  splendid  Apples  and  very  good  Grapes  (silver  Banksian  medal). 
'  Messrs.  J.  Peed  &  Sons  London,  E.C.,  sent  100  dishes  of  fruit,  chiefly 
Apples,  but  a  few  Pears  and  Grapes— an  excellent  exhibit  (silver 
Knightian  medal). 
Messrs.  J.  Laing  &  Sons,  Forest  Hill,  staged  100  dishes  of  Apples 
and  Pears  such  as  would  be  difficult  to  excel  in  mid-September,  and  the 
value  of  the  collection  was  recognised  by  the  award  of  a  silver-gilt 
Knightian  medal. 
Messrs.  Wm.  Paul  &  Son,  Waltham  Cross,  arranged  a  large  and 
interesting  exhibit  of  Apples  and  Pears  in  pots,  excellently  grown  trees, 
also  several  dishes  of  fine  fruit  (silver-gilt  Knightian  medal).  Air. 
Miller,  gardener  to  Lord  Foley.  Esher,  contributed  a  meritorious  col¬ 
lection  of  fruit,  including  fine  Peaches,  Apples,  and  Pears  (silver 
Banksian  medal).  Mr.  J.  Robinson,  gardener  to  W.  Lawrence,  Esq., 
Elsfield  House,  Hollingbourne,  arranged  a  collection  of  fruit  and 
vegetables  (silver  Banksian  medal).  _  , 
Mr.  J.  Hudson  sent  from  Gunnersbury  House  twelve  varieties  of  fine 
Plums,  also  good  Melons  (silver  Banksian  medal).  Upwards  of  eighty 
varieties  of  Apples  were  sent  from  Chiswick  as  the  produce  of  young 
trees  planted  in  1896,  and  a  cultural  commendation  was  unanimously 
recommended  for  the  Superintendent.  F.  G.  Roberts,  Esq.,  St.  Saviours, 
Jersey  (Mr.  R.  J.  Hamile,  gardener)  sent  splendid  Apples  and  highly 
coloured  Pears  (silver  Banksian  medal).  Mr.  W.  Collins,  The  Gardens, 
Chios  House,  Clapham  Park,  exhibited  twelve  dishes  of  Apples  and 
Pears  (vote  of  thanks)  ;  and  Mr.  W.  Roupell,  Harvey  Lodge,  Streatham, 
sent  a  collection  of  various  fruits,  including  very  good  Grapes,  also  fine 
Apples  and  Pears,  as  well  as  well-fruited  Fig  trees  in  pots  (silver 
Knightian  medal). 
Floral  Committee. — Present  :  W.  Marshall,  Esq.  (in  the  chair)  ; 
with  Messrs.  R.  Dean,  E.  Alawley,  J.  Hudson,  J.  Fraser,  H.  B.  May, 
G.  Stevens,  W.  Howe,  T.  Peed,  C.  Jeffries,  J.  Walker,  T.  W.  Sanders, 
J.  D.  Pawle,  H.  J.  Jones,  G.  Paul,  and.D.  B.  Crane. 
Mr.  H.  B.  May,  Upper  Edmonton,  arranged  a  splendid  assortment  of 
Davallias,  representing  a  very  large  number  of  species  and  varieties,  all 
in  excellent  health  (silver-gilt  Banksian  medal).  Messrs.  Paul  &  Son, 
Old  Nurseries,  Cheshunt,  made  up  a  handsome  stand  with  Roses, 
tinted  foliage,  hardy  Cyclamens,  and  herbaceous  cut  flowers.  The 
pick  of  the  Roses  were  Maman  Cochet,  W.  A.  Richardson,  Madame  de 
Watteville,  Blanche  Double  de  Courbert,  Victor  Hugo,  Caroline  Testout, 
Pauls  Cheshunt  Scarlet,  Augustine  Guinoisseau,  and  Madame  Abel 
Chatenay.  The  same  firm  sent  also  Cactus  and  Pompon  Dahlias  (silver- 
gilt  Flora  medal).  Mr.  W.  Wells,  Earlswood,  exhibited  early  flowering 
Chrysanthemums  in  variety.  The  flowers  were  of  capital  substance,  and 
the  colours  bright  (silver  Banksian  medal).  Lady  Freake,  Fulwell  Park, 
Twickenham,  staged  a  collection  of  Cannas,  representing  several  popular 
varieties  (bronze  Banksian  medal).  Air.  F.  G.  Foster,  Brockhampton, 
exhibited  an  excellent  assortment  of  Sweet  Peas  (silver  Banksian  medal). 
Roses  in  variety  were  splendidly  staged  by  Alessrs.  W.  Paul  &  Son, 
Waltham  Cross.  The  collection  included  upwards  of  one  hundred  varieties, 
mainly  Teas  and  Hybrid  Teas.  Alost  attractive  were  Caroline  Testout, 
Aladame  de  Watteville,  Enchantress,  Empress  Alexandra  of  Russia,  Alarie 
Van  Houtte,  Francis  Dubrieul,  Souvenir  de  Catherine  Guillot,  Aladame 
Hoste,  Alarquise  Litta,  Maman  Cochet,  Airs.  W.  J.  Grant,  Alfred  Colomb, 
Madame  Wagram,  Souvenir  de  President  Carnot,  and  Antoine  Rivoire 
(silver-gilt  Banksian  medal).  Air.  J.  Hudson,  gardener  to  Leopold  de 
Rothschild,  Esq.,  Gunnersbury  House,  made  two  beautiful  displays,  one 
with  Acalypha  Sanderi,  and  the  other  with  Salvia  splendens  grandiflora. 
The  plants  in  both  cases  were  magnificently  grown  (silver  Flora  medal). 
Messrs.  J.  ATeitch& Sons,  Chelsea,  made  up  a  small  group  with  several  forms 
of  Hibiscus,  Gynerium  argenteum  aureo-lineatis,  Caryopteris  mastacanthus, 
Bignonia  grandiflora,  Abelia  rupestris,  and  Gynerium  argenteum 
Rendatleri. 
Messrs.  J.  Burrell  &  Co.  made  a  superb  display  with  many  scores  of 
spikes  of  Gladioli,  including,  as  well  as  several  of  the  older  favourites,  a 
number  of  new  varieties  of  great  promise.  The  same  firm  sent  also 
Pompon  and  Cactus  Dahlias  (silver  Flora  medal).  Air.  J.  H.  Witty, 
Nunhead  Cemetery,  was  represented  by  early  flowering  Chrysanthemums 
and  Alaidenhair  Ferns,  of  which  he  made  up  a  semicircular  group  (silver 
Banksian  medal).  Messrs.  Keynes,  Williams  &  Co.,  Salisbury,  sent  a  few 
varieties  of  Cactus  Dahlias  of  excellent  quality.  Alessrs.  J.  Cheal  &  Sons, 
Crawley,  exhibited  a  large  group  of  Dahlias,  including  Cactus,  Pompon, 
and  single  varieties.  The  flowers  were  of  excellent  quality,  both  substance 
and  colour  being  fine.  There  were  new  as  well  as  old  varieties  in  con¬ 
siderable  numbers,  all  the  best  known  being  represented  (silver  Flora 
medal). 
Cactus  Dahlias  formed  the  major  portion  of  the  group  from  Air. 
Chas.  Turner,  Slough.  All  the  best  varieties  were  finely  staged  (silver 
Banksian  medal).  Mr.  T.  S.  Ware,  Tottenham,  made  up  a  large  bank 
with  Dahlias,  but  they  were  rather  too  densely  packed  to  show  the  best 
merit  of  the  flowers.  There  were  both  Pompon  and  Cactus  varieties 
(silver  Banksian  medal).  Mr.  S.  Alortimer,  Farnham,  contributed  a  grand 
collection  of  Show,  Fancy,  and  Cactus  Dahlias.  The  blooms  of  each 
section  were  magnificent  (silver  Flora  medal). 
Orchid  Committee. — Present :  H.  J.  Veitch,  Esq.  (in  the  chair)  ; 
with  Messrs.  J.  O’Brien,  J.  G.  Fowler,  H.  Ballantine,  H.  J.  Chapman, 
J.  T.  Gabriel,  W.  H.  Young,  H.  Little,  AV.  Cobb,  J.  Douglas,  E.  Hill, 
S.  Courtauld,  H.  M.  Pollett,  T.  W.  Bond,  and  W.  H.  White. 
For  the  period  of  the  year  Orchids  were  comparatively  numerous 
and  of  excellent  quality.  Besides  small  exhibits  of  one  or  two  plants 
each  there  were  three  charming  groups.  That  from  Alessrs.  J.  Veitch 
and  Sons,  Ltd.,  Chelsea,  was,  as  usual,  very  effective.  Amongst  the  most 
striking  plants  were  Lselio- Cattleyas  Nysa  purpurea,  and  Nysa  Hermione ; 
Cattleyas  labiata,  Warscewiczi,  Dowiana  aurea,  and  Wendlandiana  ; 
Cypripediums  Io  grande,  Ashburtonias  majus,  Lawrenceanum,  T.  B. 
Haywood,  and  Harrisianum  superbum,  with  Burlingtonia  venusta, 
Dendrobium  formosum,  Oncidium  Lanceanum.  Aliltonia  spectabilis 
Moreliana,  Oncidium  macranthum,  Dendrobium  Phalaenopsis,  Ccelogyne 
Veitchi,  and  others  (silver  Flora  medal).  Air.  W.  King,  gardener  to 
J.  Colman,  Esq..  Gatton  Park,  Reigate,  sent  a  variety  of  Cattleya 
Hardyana,  named  Mrs.  Jeremiah  Colman,  which  has  handsome  sepals 
and  petals  :  and  Alessrs.  J.  W.  Moore  &  Co..  Rawdon,  Leeds,  a  plant  of 
Vanda  coerulea.  Alessrs.  F.  Sander  &  Co.,  St.  Albans,  sent  a  few  Orchids 
with  Acalyphas  and  Pandanus  Sanderi. 
Mr.  W.  H.  White,  Orchid  grower  to  Sir  Trevor  Lawrence,  Bart., 
Burford  Lodge,  Dorking,  contributed  Oncidium  trulliferum,  Aliltonia 
spectabilis,  Al.  leucoglosBa,  M.  Binoti,  M.  Moreliana,  M.  Clowesi,  and 
Oncidium  longipes.  Mr.  T.  W.  Bond,  gardener  to  C.  L.  N.  Ingram,  Esq., 
Godaiming,  exhibited  Laslio- Cattleya  T.  W.  Bond,  which  resulted  from 
a  cross  between  Cattleya  labiata  and  Lielia  purpurata.  A  small  group 
was  arranged  by  Messrs.  II.  Low  &  Co.,  Enfield.  It  was  very  bright, 
and  included  In  good  form  Vanda  coerulea,  Cattleyas  Harrisoni,  velutina, 
and  Gaskelliana,  Lmlio-Cattleyas  splendens,  intermedia  fiava,  and  Pallas, 
with  several  Cypripediums  (silver  Banksian  medal).  Air.  F.  Canbam, 
gardener  to  C.  H.  Feiling,  Esq.,  Southgate  House,  Southgate,  had  a  very 
creditable  exhibit  of  Orchids  (silver  Banksian  medal). 
Certificates  and  Awards  of  Merit. 
Acer  Juhlkei  variegata  (Paul  &  Son). — A  beautiful  silver  variegated 
variety.  The  leaves  are  of  considerable  size,  and  deeply  cut  (award  of 
raorit). 
Althcea  totus  albus  (Paul  &  Son). — This  pure  white  form  is  very  orna¬ 
mental,  and  worthy  of  extended  culture  (award  of  merit). 
Adiantum  Faulkneri  (T.  Rochford). — A  graceful  Maidenhair,  with 
large  bright  green  fronds  (award  of  merit). 
Cattleya  intertexta  (J.  Veitch  &  Sons). — The  lip  of  this  hybrid,  which 
resulted  from  a  cross  between  C.  Warneri  and  C.  Mossiae,  is  superb.  It 
has  size,  substance,  and  richness  of  colour.  It  is  deep  velvety  crimson, 
with  lighter  fimbriated  margins.  The  sepals  and  petals  are  soft  rose 
purple  (award  of  merit). 
Chrysanthemum  Louis  Lemaire  (W.  Wells). — A  floriferous  early  variety 
of  a  bronzy  yellow  colour.  The  flowers  are  of  good  size  (award  of  merit). 
Chrysanthemum  May  Manser  (H.  J.  Jones). — This  belongs  to  the 
reflexed  section,  and  is  a  fine  flower.  The  colour  is  white  with  a  yellow 
centre  (award  of  merit). 
Dahlia  Demon  (M.  V.  Seale). — Pompon  of  good  form  ;  the  colour  is 
blackish  crimson  (award  of  merit). 
Dahlia  Snowflake  (Al.  V.  Seale). — Creamy  white  is  the  colour  of  this 
Pompon  variety  (award  of  merit). 
Dahlia  Distinction  (M.  V.  Seale). — A  shapely  Pompon  of  the  best  type. 
The  colour  is  dull  purplish  crimson  (award  of  merit). 
