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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
July  13,  189?. 
as  follows — Mario  Baumann,  La  France,  Tom  Wood,  Francois  Michelon 
(grand),  Chas.  Lefebvre,  Madame  Eugene  Verdier,  Duchess  of  Fife,  White 
Lady,  Mrs.  W.  J.  Grant,  Duke  of  Teok,  Ulrich  Brunner,  Mrs.  J.  Liing, 
Gustave  Piganeau,  La  Fraicheur,  Captain  Hayward,  Her  Majest}', 
Comtesse  de  Ludre,  Marchioness  of  Dufierin.  Duchesse  de  Morny,  Mar¬ 
chioness  of  Londonderry.  Innocente  Pirola,  Earl  of  Dufferin,  The  Bride, 
A.  K.  Williams,  Horace  Vernet,  Golden  Gate  (extra),  Maurice  BernardiD, 
Bridesmaid,  Dr.  Andry,  Maman  Cochef,  Alfred  Colomb,  Muriel  Grahame, 
Marie  Verdier,  Mrs.  Sharman  Crawford.  Duke  of  Connaught,  Catherine 
Mermet,  Horace  Vernet.  Souvenir  d’Elise  Vardon  Helen  Keller.  Comtesse 
de  Naiaillac.  Camille  Bernardin,  Auguste  Iligotard,  Madame  Hausmann, 
Countess  of  Caledon  (splendid),  Victor  Hugo,  Marshal  Niel,  Etienne 
Levet,  Mrs.  F.  Sandford,  Le  Havre,  Medea,  Fisher  Holmes,  Madame  de 
Watteville.  Prince  Arthur,  Madame  Cadeau  Ramey,  Comtesse  de  Paris, 
Madame  Cusin.  Edouard  Andre,  Ivaiserin  Augusta  Victoria,  Duke  of 
Wellington,  and  Niphetos.  Messrs.  A.  Dickson  k.  Sons,  Newtownurds. 
were  a  very  close  second,  and  Messrs.  D.  Prior  &  Sons,  third.  Mr.  B.  R. 
Cant  for  thirty-six  was  to  the  fore  again  with  similar  varieties.  Messrs. 
D.  Prior  &  Son  were  a  capital  second,  and  Messrs.  Townshend,  Worcester, 
a  good  third. 
For  twenty-four  Teas  and  Noisettes,  single  trusses,  first  Mr.  B.  R. 
Cant  with  a  stand  which  was  considered  by  many  to  be  scarcely  ahead  of 
the  second.  The  best  blooms  were  Innocente  Pirola,  Catherine  Mermet, 
Muriel  Grahame  (excellent),  and  Souvenir  d’Elise.  Messrs.  F.  Cant  <fe  Co. 
were  second,  and  Mr.  Geo.  Prince.  Oxford  third.  For  twelve  Teas, 
distinct,  Mr.  Prince  scored  easily,  Muriel  Grahame,  Catherine  Mermet, 
Innocente  Pirola,  ard  Madume  Cusin  standing  well  out.  Mr.  Jno. 
Mattock.  Oxford,  was  a  fair  second,  and  Messrs.  Alex.  Dickson  &  Sons 
third.  For  twelve  yel'ows  Mr.  Prince  again  came  to  the  fore,  but  this 
competition  was  one  of  the  closest  in  the  Show,  the  blooms  of 
Ivaiserin  Augusta  Victoria,  staged  by  Messrs.  Alex.  Dickson  &  Sons, 
being  considered  the  best  box  ever  put  up  of  the  variety.  The  third 
position  fell  to  Messrs.  Prior.  For  twelve  any  light  coloured  Rose 
Messrs.  Alex.  Dickson  &  Sons  had  most  wonderful  examples  of  M  ss 
Bessie  Brown  ;  Mr.  Jno.  Mattock  second  with  Innocente  Pirola.  For 
twelve  crimson  Mess  s.  Townshend  &  Sons  were  first  with  rich  A.  K. 
V  illiams  ;  second,  Messrs.  Prior  with  Ulrich  Brunner. 
In  the  amateur  section  the  competition  was  particularly  smart,  the 
Rev.  J.  H.  Pemberton,  Havering,  Essex,  winning  with  well  developed 
flowers,  the  best  of  which  were  Her  Majesty,  Marehiom’ss  of  London¬ 
derry,  Caroline  Testout,  Prince  Arthur  (very  good),  Franpois  Michelon, 
and  Gustave  Piganeau.  Mr.  E.  B.  Lindsell,  Bearton,  Hitchin,  followed 
closely  ;  the  third  went  to  Mr.  W.  Boyes  of  Derby.  For  twelve  sing'e 
trusses  Mr.  R.  Park.  Bedale,  won  somewhat  easily.  In  a  class  for  eighteen 
Teas  and  Noisettes  Mr.  F.  ley  Hobbs,  Worcester,  took  honours,  the  Rev. 
V.  H.  Jackson,  Bedford,  foliowing,  the  Rev.  ,T.  H.  Pemberton  being  a 
good  third.  Mr.  Lindsell  had  no  difficulty  in  the  class  for  twelve  Tea«, 
Mr.  Foley  Hobbs  being  second.  Again  Mr.  Lindsell  scored  with  twelve 
yellows,  with  fine  examples  of  Caroline  Kuster  ;  Rev.  J.  II.  Pemberton 
second  with  Comtesse  de  Nadaillac.  Mr.  Foley  Hobbs  and  Mr  L'ndsell 
were  first  and  second  respectively  with  Her  Majesty  in  the  class  for  pink 
Rises.  A.  K.  Williams  won  the  prize  for  Rev.  J.  II.  Pemberton  for 
crimsons.  There  were  only  two  competitors  for  buttonhole  Roses,  Messrs. 
Jno.  Mattock  and  Geo.  Prince  winning. 
For  a  display  of  Roses,  Mr.  Prince  won  w>th  a  choice  array  of  singles. 
Teas  and  Poli’anthas.  Messrs.  Mattock  and  Townshend  second  and  third. 
The  baskets  of  Roses  formed  a  great  feature,  competition  being  brisk,  and 
quality  of  the  very  best,  Mr.  R.  W.  Green  being  a  fine  first.  In  the 
district  classes,  Mr.  T.  Jackson,  Altrincham,  was  the  only  one  for  twenty- 
four  with  pretty  blooms.  Mr.  Robert  Ilall  was  first  for  twelve  and  six. 
The  medal  Roses  were  greatly  admired.  Miss  Bessie  Brown  wa9 
accorded  the  honour  for  the  best  Rose  in  the  show  for  H.P.  or  H  T. 
Messrs.  Harkness  &  Sons  scoring  with  a  fine  flower  of  Maman  Cochet 
for  best  Tea. 
A  fine  half-circular  group  (not  for  competition)  was  placed  to  the 
credit  of  the  celebrated  firm  of  Messrs.  W.  Paul  &  Son,  Waltham  Cross, 
Herts,  and  right  worthily  they  maintained  their  prestige.  Gold  medal. 
They  also  got  a  F.C.C.  for  the  H.T.  Rose  Tennyson,  a  capital  seed¬ 
ling  from  V  hite  Lady.  Messrs.  Dickson,  Ltd.,  Chelsea,  had  many 
boxes  of  H.P.  s,  Teas,  and  decorative  varieties,  which  fully  kept  up  the 
reputation  of  the  firm.  S«Teet  Peas  were  fine  from  Mr.  Brown,  Heaton-on- 
Mersey  ;  Violas  from  Mr.  Upton,  The  Nurseries,  Islam,  being  most 
deserving  of  the  silver  medal  also.  Mr.  H.  Pattison  had  lovely  devices  in 
the  same  class  of  flowers.  Mr.  Eckford  surely  never  staged  Sweet  Peas 
more  beautifully.  A  cultural  certificate  was  awarded.  The  Irish  single 
Loses  of  Messrs.  Dickson  came  in  for  their  share  of  admirers,  and  will  ere 
long  take  high  rank.  Cottagers  are  receiving  every  encouragement,  and 
the  exhibits  justified  their  inclusion  in  the  schedule. 
Twenty-one  Years  in  Fleet  Street. — Such  is  the  uncommon 
title  of  a  beautifully  produced  handbook  from  Mr.  Thos.  Smith,  who  has 
now  attained  to  his  majority  as  an  advertising  agent.  The  book  iecords 
the  progress  of  the  firm  from  the  outset  until  the  present  moment,  and  is 
most  interesting,  as  illustrating  what  may  be  accomplished  by  a  man  who 
is  endowed  with  indomitable  tenacity  of  purpose,  and  whose  methods  of 
business  have  ever  been  characterised-!)}’  integrity  to  the  interests  of  his 
clients.  We  tender  our  congratulations  to  Mr.  Smith,  and  to  his  staff  in 
the  several  departments,  on  the  success  that  has  proved  to  be  the  reward 
for  difficulties  bravely  met  and  work  well  done. 
THE  YOUNG  GARDENERS’  DOMAIN. 
Streptosolen  Jamesoni. 
This  pretty  free-flowering  greenhouse  plant  well  deserves  attention 
from  anyone  possessing  a  cool  greenhouse,  its  peculiar  orange-red  flowers 
being  very  effective.  As  a  pot  plant  or  against  a  wall,  or  when  it  is  used 
for  covering  arches  in  the  conservatory  or  the  corridors,  it  grows  and 
flowers  profusely  if  allowed  abundance  of  space  and  light. 
It  is  of  easy  culture — in  fact,  one  of  the  simplest  plants  to  grow. 
Cuttings  should  be  inserted  about  the  first  week  in  April,  three  or  four 
into  a  3-inch  pot,  in  some  light  sandy  soil,  and  if  placed  under  a  hand- 
light  in  a  cool  house  they  will  soon  root.  When  well  rooted  transfer  to 
5  or  6-inch  pots,  using  a  compost  consisting  of  two  parts  of  good  loam, 
one  part  of  leaf  soil,  and  one  of  dried  cow  manure,  with  enough  silver 
sand  to  make  the  who.e  porous.  The  plants  will  flower  in  these  pots 
during  the  latter  part  of  the  summer,  and  in  the  following  spring  must  be 
pottfd  into  10  or  12-inch  pots,  in  which  they  will  bloom  splendidly  all  the 
summer.  If  extra  large  plants  are  required  for  conservatories  they  may 
be  placed  into  tubs.  We  have  some  grand  specimens  in  tubs  thnt  become 
complete  masses  of  bloom, 
Tne  growths  should  never  be  pinched,  as  the  plant  is  of  a  naturally 
free  and  straggling  growth.  A  root-bound  condition  is  conducive  to  free 
flowering,  but  care  must  be  taken  to  give  copious  supplies  of  water  when 
in  that  condition,  never  allowing  them  to  get  dry.  They  are  greatly 
benefited  when  the  pots  are  filled  with  roots  by  occasional  applications, 
of  liquid  manure,  that  from  the  cow  byres  being  the  best,  and  by  ai> 
occasional  sprinkling  of  an  approved  fertiliser. 
This  plant  also  succeeds  when  planted  outside  in  the  flower  beds  if 
given  an  open  site,  where  it  will  have  plenty  of  sun.  I  remember  seeing 
a  bed  of  it  a  year  or  two  ago  in  the  Midlands,  and  it  was  a  complete 
mass  of  bloom. — H.  C.  H.,  York. 
[In  writing  futurp  articles  please  use  rne  side  of  the  paper  only,  and1 
leave  space  b-tween  the  lines  for  necessary  revision.] 
Cyclamen  Culture. 
The  seeds  of  Cyclamen  persicura  are  generally  sown  in  January  or 
February,  but  much  better  results  are  obtained  if  this  is  done  imme¬ 
diately  they  are  ripe,  which  is  from  the  middle  of  July  to  August.  In  the- 
latter  case  germination  takes  place  much  quicker,  and  consequently  the 
plants  are  more  robust  than  when  sown  in  the  spring  and  have  to  be 
grown  in  a  high  temperature  through  the  summer  and  autumn  months. 
I  have  known  instances  where  the  seeds  have  been  sown  in  January  and 
failed  to  germinate  until  too  late  to  be  of  any  use  for  flowering  the 
current  season.  In  such  a  case  grow  the  young  plants  slowly  in  pans 
until  a  couple  of  true  leaves  are  made  ;  the  pans  can  then  be  placed 
outside  in  a  shady  spot  unt  1  the  middle  of  September,  when  the}7  may  be 
put  in  an  intermediate  tempt  rature,  and  be  potted  in  small  pots  about  the 
end  of  November,  repotting  them  afterwards  as  required.  In  June  these 
may  be  placed  in  cold  frames,  which  are  closed  early  in  the  afternoon, 
until  sufficient  growth  is  made,  after  which  more  airy  treatment  wilti 
b-n»fit  them,  and  if  the  plants  are  strong  the  lights  may  be  taken  off'  at 
5  P.M.  every  fine  night  in  August,  replacing  them  early  the  following 
mornings,  and  shading  from  strong  sunshine. 
When  commencing  in  July,  the  most  suitable  soil  for  sowing  the 
seeds  in  b  equal  parts  of  finely  sifted  loam,  leaf  soil,  and  sand.  1  he 
seed  pans  must  be  well  drained,  and  filled  to  within  half  an  inch  of  the- 
top,  made  moderately  firm  and  level ;  no  water  will  be  necessary  if  the 
soil  is  in  a  moist  condition.  The  seeds  should  be  placed  1  inch  apart,  and 
covered  about  a  quarter  of  an  inch.  Place  them  in  a  warm  moist  house,, 
covering  the  pans  with  a  sheet  of  glass,  over  which  a  layer  of  paper  is 
put  to  exclude  air  and  light. 
From  this  time  the  soil  must  never  be  allowed  to  become  dry,  neither 
should  it  be  kept  in  a  sodden  condition.  The  seedlings  will  appear  in 
about  five  weeks,  and  they  should  be  placed  on  a  shelf  close  to  the 
glass,  kept  free  from  draughts,  shaded  carefully,  and  sprayed  gently  until 
three  or  four  leaves  are  made,  when  cooler  treatment  may  be  accorded, 
such,  for  example,  as  a  temperature  from  45°  to  50°.  The  young  plants 
must  be  close  to  the  glass,  and  there  remain  until  the  end  of  January, 
after  wh  ch  time  the  pans  should  be  put  back  into  a  warm  house  with  a 
temperature  of  60°  to  65°.  As  soon  as  growth  commences  they  ought  to 
be  put  in  small  pot-',  the  soil  used  consisting  of  equal  parts  of  loam,  leaf 
soil,  and  sand.  The  corm  should  be  only  half  above  the  surface  of  the 
soil  when  potted. 
The  greatest  care  in  watering  must  be  exercised  from  this  stage 
onward,  or  failure  will  result  ;  the  plants  must  be  sprajed  three  times 
daily  throughout  the  growing  season,  as  they  revel  in  a  moist  atmosphere, 
which  not  only  aids  growth,  but  wards  off  attacks  of  insect  pests.  When 
the  plants  are  rooted,  transfer  to  5-inch  pots  if  they  are  strong,  otherwise 
a  size  smaller  will  suffice.  The  compost  should  be  three  parts  light 
fibrous  loam,  two  parts  partially  decayed  leaf  soil,  two  parts  sand,  and- 
one  part  dried  cow  manure,  while  a  little  Clay’s  Fertiliser  will  be  a 
beneficial  addition.  By  the  middle  of  July  the  strongest  plants  will 
require  repotting  agam,  when  the  same  compost  should  be  used  as  for 
the  second  shift,  a  6  inch  pot  will  be  quite  large  enough  to  flower  the 
strongest  plants  in. — Foreman  X, 
TRADE  CATALOGUES  RECEIVED. 
W.  H.  Hudson,  lvilburn,  N.W. — Fertilisers. 
Pinehurst  Nurseries,  Pinehurst,  N.C..  U.S.A. — Seeds  of  Trees  and  Shrubs. 
Ant.  Roozen  &  Son,  Overveen,  near  Haarlem. — Dutch  and  Cape  Bulbs . 
