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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
August  24,  1899. 
Hove,  was  placed  first  with  six  well-flowered  plants.  Mr.  J.  Hill  followed 
with  smaller  but  well-grown  plants. 
There  were  two  competitors  for  the  groups  confined  to  gardeners  and 
amateurs.  Air.  W.  E.  Anderson,  gardener  to  B.  Parish,  Esq..  Brighton, 
was  firsr  with  a  bright  and  effective  arrangement,  and  Air.  F.  Rapley  was 
second  with  a  group  composed  chiefly  of  foliage  plants  and  Ferns.  '  The 
Zonal  Telargi  niums  were  exceedingly  bright.  Air.  T.  Fairs,  gardener  to 
B.  Lowes,  Esq,  Hassocks,  was  first  with  clean,  bright  plants.  Air.  II. 
Head  was  second  wi  h  an  even  exhibit,  and  Mr.  F.  Colli?,  gardener  to 
Airs.  Hughes,  l’n  ston  Park,  th  rd.  Air.  J.  Hill  came  to  the  front  again 
for  Coleuses  with  well  coloured  plants  of  the  pyramid  tipe.  Air.  F.  Collis 
was  second  with  large  plants,  but  they  w ere  lacking  in’colour,  and  Air. 
W.  E.  Anderson  third. 
The  tables  of  plants  are  always  a  feature  at  this  Show,  and  on  the 
present  occasion  they  were  quite  up  to  the  average.  For  the  table  of 
Orchids,  Mr.  J.  Harper,  gardener  to  E.  A.  Tucker,  Esq.,  Preston,  was 
first  with  an  arrangement  of  Ferns  and  Orchids,  including  Oncidium 
varicosum,  O.  luridum.  Dendrobium  Pha'asnopsis  Schioderianum,  and 
Cattley  a  gigas.  Air.  H.  Garnett  followed  with  an  arrangement  in  which 
Odontoglossum  crispum  played  the  chief  part.  The  competition  was  keen 
in  the  class  for  a  table  of  flowering  plants,  but  Air.  E.  Lawrence,  gardener 
to  T.  Oliver,  Esq.,  Horsham,  was  easily  first  with  a  bright  and  effective 
display.  Air.  G.  Miles  followed  with  a  beautiful  display,  but  lacking  the 
quality  of  the  first  winner.  The  tables  confined  to  gardeners  and 
amateurs  were  equal  to  those  in  the  open  class  Air.  ^L.  Wickens, 
gardener  to  Alrs^  D.  Rowley,  Brighton,  was  first  with  a  light  arranpp- 
ment  of  Palms,  Ferns,  Liliums,  and  Hydrangea  paniculata.  Air.  AV.  E. 
Anderson  was  a  good  second  with  a  closer  arrangement,  and  Air  A  J 
Blake,  gardener  to  AV.  E  Blackston,  Esq.,  third. 
The<e  were  only  two  competitors  for  twenty- four  Roses,  distinct,  and 
Alessrs.  D.  &  AV.  Croll,  Dundee,  were  the  victors.  The  hlormswere  won¬ 
derfully  tresh  after  their  long  journey,  and  induced  good  examples  of 
John  Stuart  Mill,  A.  K.  Williams,  Her  Majesty,  Aladame  Engine  ATerdior, 
White  Lady,  and  Airs.  J.  Lairg.  Air.  H.  Harris,  gardener  to  Airs. 
Eversfield,  Horsham,  was  second  with  much  smaller  flowers. 
Dahlias  are  always  strong  here,  but  this  year  the  competition  was 
limited.  There  were  only  two  competitors  for  forty-eight,  Show  and 
Fancy  \arietie-?  ;  Messrs.  J.  Cheal  &  Sons,  Crawley,  w#>rp  awarded  second 
prize  for  a  good  exhibit  which  lacked  colour,  and  Air.  W.  Peters,  gardener 
to  A.  J.  C.  Hare,  Esq.,  St.  Leonards,  was  third  with  smaller  flowers.  For 
twelve  bunches  of  Cactus  varieties,  Air.  J.  Stredwick.  Silverhill  Park.  St. 
Leonards,  gained  an  easy  victory  with  a  grand  exhibiq  The  varieties 
were  Major  Tuppeny,  Goliath.  Alagnificent,  The  Emperor,  Countess  of 
Lonsdale,  Britannia,  Ecliose,  Unde  Tom.  Klondike.  ADi-c^untess  Sher¬ 
brooke,  Alajor  Weston,  and  M.  S.  Welsh,  Alessrs.  J.  Cheal  &  Sons  followed 
with  good  sprays  of  Alary  Service,  Britannia,  Exquisite,  ami  Alagnificent. 
For  tw-enty-four  bunches  of  single  varieties,  Alessrs.  J.  Cheal  &  Sons 
were  the  only  competitors,  and  were  awarded  the  first  priz-  'or  a  beauti- 
uUy  fresh  and  bright  display.  The  fame  exhibitors  were  al*o  placed  first 
for  twelve  bunches  of  Pompons,  and  the  same  number  of  sinele  Cactus 
varieties  in  the  follow  ing  clas«.  Gladioli  were  well  shown,  end  Mr.  James 
Stennmg  wag  clearly  first  for  twelve  spikes,  with  well  developed  flowers  ; 
Alessrs.  R.  Wallace  &  Co..  Colchester,  were  second,  and  Air  G  V  Sage 
gardener  to  the  Alarquis  Camden,  Lamberhurst.  third. 
For  a  collection  of  hardy  cut  (lowers.  Air.  G.  H.  Sage  was  placed  first, 
the  exhibit  was  meritorious  and  well  displayed  ;  Alessrs.  R.  Wallace  &  Co' 
were  a  good  second,  and  Mr.  W.  E.  Anderson  third. 
For  a  collection  of  fruit,  plants,  and  flowers.  Air.  T.  O.-man.  Ofiers^aw 
lark,  Chertsey,  was  the  only  competitor,  and  was  awarded  first,  prize- 
the  exhibit  included  black  and  whi'e  Grapes,  Melons,  Peaches,  Nectarine? 
llurns,  Apples,  Pears,  Figs,  and  Cherries.  The  flowers  and  plants  were 
not  displayed  to  the  best  advantage.  The  competition  for  three  bunches  of 
Aluscat  of  Alexandria  was  distinctly  tjood.  and  Air.  G.  Duncan,  gardener 
^-ucas»  Bsq.,  Horsham,  staged  three  grand  bunches,  wh  ch  gained 
honours.  The  second  fell  to  Air.  VV.  Chester,  gardener  to  Sir 
VV.Pink,  Cosham,  and  the  third  to  the  Johnson  Crook 'Co.,  AVorthirg. 
J  or  any  other  while  variety  Air.  Thos.  Osman  was  first  with  three 
bunches  of  Dr.  Hogg  ;  Mr.  AY.  Taylor,  gardener  to  C.  Bayer,  Esq., 
I  orest  Hill,  wag  tecond  with  good  burches  of  Buckland  Sweetwater 
and  Mr  W.  Cheater  third  with  the  same  variety.  For  three  bunches  of 
Black  Hamburgh  Mr.  C.  Laker.  Horsham,  was  first  in  a  k-pen  eoinre- 
tition,  followed  closely  by  Air.  AV.  Mitchell,  gardener  to  J.  AY.  Fleming, 
Esq.,  Romsey  ;  while  Mr.  A.  Kemp,  gardener  to  C.  S.  Scrase  Dickens. 
^‘ors‘larD>  brought  up  a  very  good  rear.  For  two  bunches  of 
black  Grapes,  any  other  variety.  Air.  W.  Alitchell  was  first  with  supprb 
innehes  of  Aladresfield  Court ;  Air.  AV.  Tailor  was  second  with  the  same 
variety  ;  and  Air.  E.  Lawrence  third  with  Black  Alicante. 
For  a  pair  of  Melons  Air.  J.  Gore,  Polegate,  was  first  with  a  pair  of 
small  specimens  of  British  Queen  and  Frogmore  Scarlet  ;  while  Mr.  G.  H. 
Simmons,  gardener  to  H.  G.  White,  Esq.,  Polegate,  was  second  with 
another  small  pair  ;  and  Air.  G.  Stovell  brought  up  the  rear.  Peaches 
were  excelleut,  and  Air.  F.  Potter,  gardener  to  R.  AVorsley,  Esq.,  Cuckfield, 
was  first  with  two  good  dishes,  followed  by  Alessrs.  AV.  Bright  and 
G.  Duncan  in  the  order  named.  Air.  AV.  Mitchell  was  first  for  two 
dishes  of  Nectarines  with  excellent  samples  of  Pineapple  and  Pitmaston 
Orange.  Air.  AV.  Taylor  was  second,  and  Air.  G.  Stovell  third. 
Alessrs.  Jas,  A  eitch  &  Sons,  Ltd.,  were  represented  by  a  choice  display 
of  herns,  foliage  and  flowering  plants,  also  an  extensive  exhibit  of  Apples, 
which  made  a  commanding  exhibit.  Messrs.  J.  Cheal  &  Sons,  Crawley, 
staged  a  miscellaneous  collection  of  fruit  trees  in  pots,  foliage  plants,  and 
a  capital  display  of  Dahlias  in  all  sections.  Alessrs.  R.  AVallace  &  Co., 
Colchester,  exhibited  a  quantity  of  Liliums,  Gladioli,  Montbretias, 
Gailiardias,  and  other  hardv  flowers.  Messrs.  AV.  Balchin  &  Sous, 
Hassocks,  staged  an  attractive  exhibit  of  Palm«.  Crotons,  Acalypha 
hispida  (Sanderi),  Liliums  in  variety,  Ferns,  and  fofiage  plants. 
THE  YOUNG  GARDENERS’  DOMAIN. 
Bedding. 
ZONAL  Pelargoniums  in  beds  are  now  in  their  glory,  the  recent  dry 
and  hot  weather  suiting  them  wonderfully.  How  often  we  have  heard 
that  the  tuberous  Begonia  would  oust  the  popular  Zonal!  At  present,, 
however,  there  is  no  sign  of  this  useful  plant  heing  eclipsed.  The 
Begonia  is  far  from  being  as  accommodating  as  the  Zonal  Pelargonium  as 
regards  situation.  In  districts  where  the  soil  is  not  retentive  of  moisture 
the  Begonia  requires  water  unceasingly  to  hring  it  to  perfection.  On  the 
other  hand,  once  the  Zonals  become  established  they  revel  in  these 
surroundings.  However,  one  must  not  forget  the  usefulness  of  the 
Begonia  during  a  very  wet  season.  It  seems  specially  constituted  to 
withstand  rain,  the  flowers  themselves,  although  losing  their  brilliancy, 
remaining  on  the  plants  for  a  considerable  period. 
One  does  not  see  mueh  of  the  so-called  carpet  bedding  that  was  in 
vogue  a  few  years  ago.  Gardeners  and  their  employers  have  come  to 
recognise  that  taking  patterns  from  household  necessaries  and  reproducing 
them  in  the  garden  in  no  way  enhanced  its  beauty.  In  certain  cases, 
however,  where  the  surroundings  demand  i%  the  bedding  must  to  an 
extent  be  somewhat  formal,  but  even  in  the?e  cases  it  can  possibly  he 
arranged  in  ritch  a  way  as  to  partially  relieve  the  stone  work  or  geo¬ 
metrical  designs. 
How  different  in  appearance  is  a  bed  of  subtropical  plants.  Especially 
in  the  south,  where  a  somewhat  freer  hand  may  be  used  than  in  a  more 
northern  place.  If  it  is  a  matter  of  choosing  a  position,  one  should  be 
selected  that  is  partially  shaded  and  yet  free  from  drip.  This  is  a  matter 
that  must  have  serious  consideration,  as  nothing  is  so  detrimental  as 
drops  of  water  continually  falling  on  terhaps  valuable  plants.  Of  all 
plants  for  this  form  of  bedding  there  is  none  to  equal  the  Camia?.  They 
-J  onld  have  a  sunnier  position  than  is  usually  given  for  this  class  of  work, 
nrd  ought  to  he  planted  in  masses.  No  idea  ean  be  formed  of  their 
auty  when  planted  sparsely  or  dotted  about.  AVhen  grouped  in  large 
o  asses,  however,  they  are  admired  for  their  graceful  spikes  and  bold 
li  liage.  The  Castor  Oil  p'ant  (Ricinus  africanus)  is  another  plant 
giown  largely  for  subtropical  bedding,  the  puiple  variety  specially 
b.  ing  very  handsome.  The  old  Afelianthus  is  still  to  the  front,  its 
in  autiful  glaucous  foliage  making  it  indispensable,  and  very  useful  also 
ate  the  large  growing  Echeverias,  Coleus,  and  various  Balms. — W.  J.  AI. 
Kalosanthes. 
Kalosanthes,  when  well  grown,  are  very  attractive  and  useful  plants 
frr  either  house  decorations  or  the  conservatory,  and  they  last  a  con¬ 
siderable  time  in  full  bloom  if  due  attention  to  watering  is  given.  About 
the  end  of  July  nr  early  in  August  is  a  suitable  time  to  propagate  them. 
In  taking  the  cuttings  choose  those  of  medium  size  from  two  or  three  year 
old  plants,  avoiding  those  that  are  inclined  to  be  soft  or  sappy,  as  they 
are  seldom  satisfactory.  Any  light  sandy  soil  will  do  for  the  cutting  pots, 
which  should  be  large  60’s,  placing  five  or  six  in  each,  and  when  they 
are  repotted  in  spring  the  plants  must  not  be  separated,  but  be  trans¬ 
ferred  to  32’s  just  as  they  rare,  so  that  when  they  bloom  each  po'  may 
have  not  less  than  five  flower  trusses.  The  cuttings  will  root  eas'ly  in  a 
cold  frame  if  kept  close  and  shaded  from  strong  sunshine,  but  ns  soon  aa 
a  few  roots  are  made  abundance  of  air  and  sun  is  bf  rehcial.  AVhen  frosts 
occur  remove  them  to  a  shelf  in  the  greenhouse  and  keep  them  close  to 
the  glass. 
During  the  winter  months  very  little  water  will  he  required.  This  is- 
a  special  point  to  be  observed,  and  the  best  test  to  apply  is  to  feel  the 
plants  with  the  hand,  and  if  the  leaves  are  limp  or  inclined  to  flag  water 
may  be  given,  but  not  otherwise.  The  plants  will  require  repotting  into 
6-ineh  pots  as  stated  above.  The  following  compost  will  grow  them  to 
perfection  (provided  the  details  given  are  carried  out)  : — Three  parts 
yellow  fibrous  loam,  two  part?  leaf  soil,  half-part  dried  cow  manure,  with 
some  charcoal  and  sand  added  ;  lime  rubble  will  do  equally  as  well  as 
charcoal,  if  at  hand.  Pot  the  plants  firmly,  using  a  potting  stick  to  press 
the  toil  round  the  Dal  Is  of  the  plants.  It  is  a  good  plan  to  root  a  few 
potfuls  of  cuttings  annually,  as  plants  over  three  years  old  may  then  be 
discarded. 
After  the  plants  have  flowered  and  the  cuttings  are  taken,  they  should 
be  cut  down  to  within  a  few  inches  of  the  soil,  and  water  withheld  from 
the  roots,  but  the  sterns  ought  ‘.o  he  syringed  morning  and  afternoon 
until  grewth  recommences.  Abundance  of  new  shoots  are  generally 
made  bv  the  old  stems,  but  all  should  he  rubbed  off  except  three.  These 
plants  if  treated  throughout  the  winder  as  advis<d  for  the  cuttings  and 
repotted  at  the  same  time — viz.,  in  Alarcb,  will  make  handsome  plants,  and 
nearly  every  shoot  will  flower. 
Just  before  the  flowers  commence  to  expand,  which  will  be  in  June, 
they  should  be  trar  sferred  from  the  greenhouse  to  a  cold  pit  ;  the  lights 
nay  be  kept  off  entirely  except  in  wet  or  stormy  weather.  If  no  pit  or 
frame  is  available,  stand  them  outside  the  house  they  are  grown  in,  and 
place  inside  again  if  heavy  storms  are  imminent.  Kalosanthes  are  usually 
free  from  insect  pests,  except  when  grown  near  plants  infested  with  red 
spider,  and  if  once  a  foothold  is  gained  by  this  pest  the  plants  will  soon 
have  a  sickly  appearance.  The  growths  are  always  top  heavy,  and  must 
never  be  allowed  to  fall  about,  as  if  once  crooked  it  is  impossible  to  tie 
them  up  into  presentable  specimens,  so  neat  green  painted  sticks  should 
be  put  to  them  early. — FOKEMAN  X. 
