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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  CUTTACK  GARDENER. 
ROYAL  HORTICULTURAL  SOCIETY. 
DRILL  IIALL, — Skpt K4nsi.it  1‘Jth. 
1  hi;  Drill  Hall  on  Tuesday  was  very  well  fillet!  with  a  diversified 
exhibition,  o 1  wliieli  the  main  feature  was  the  Cactus  Dahlias.  The 
vegetables  from  Mr.  E  Reckett  thoroughly  deserved  the  gold  medal 
that  was  awarded.  Fruit  was  also  well  shown. 
Fruit  Committee, —  Present:  I  'hi  1 1  i  p  Crowley.  Esq.  (in  the  chair)  ; 
viith  the  Rev.  W.  Wilks  and  Messrs.  .1.  Cheat,  W.  I’otipart.  M.  Cleeson, 
.  1  ’ope,  A.  11.  Pearson,  Alex.  Dean,  S.  Mortimer,  O.  T.  Miles,  G.  Wood* 
vwi/d.  G.  Wytln  a,  R.  Fife,  G.  Hunynrd,  and  G.  Reynolds, 
I  ill.  Lati:  M it.  T.  Fra nuik  Rivhrh — At  the  meeting  held  on  tho 
-Hih  ult,  tin-  Commit!'  e  sent,  a  tote  of  condolence  to  Mrs.  Rivers  in  her 
If  rent,  lo'-s.  On  the  present  occasion  a  le.ter  from  Mrs.  Rivers  expressing 
the  family's  I  hanks  to  the  Committee  w  as  read,  and  u  was  decided  it  should 
he  placed  on  the  minutes. 
(  "rn  Cobs  were  sent  by  Mr.  (!.  Wythos,  gardener  to  the  Duke  of 
Northumberland,  Rrentford,  and  included  excellent  examples  of  Early 
*Dor\,  1'arquhar‘s  First  Crop,  Perry’s  Hybrid,  Manhattan,  arid  Crosby’s 
Early  Sweet,  the  latter  in  fine  (orm.  Mr.  J.  W.  Coles,  gardener  to  E. 
\\  alker,  Esq  ,  Rulcombe,  arranged  an  excellent  collection  of  fruit,  which 
included  Wulburton  Admirable  und  Exquisite  Reaches,  Violetto  Hfitivo 
nt.d  Pitmaston  Orange  Nectarines,  Plums  Magnum  Honum  and  Pond’s 
Seedling,  Morello  Cherries,  Lord  Grosvenor,  The  Queen,  and  Kerry 
Pippin  Apples,  with  a  good  dish  of  Red  Currants. 
A  collection  of  fruit  trees  in  pots  came  from  Mi  ssrs.  Win.  Paul  and 
'inti,  Waltham  Cross,  which  included  well  grown  and  fruited  trees  of  Potts’ 
Seedling,  Cellini,  Prince  Albert,  Gloria  Mundi,  Peasgond’s  Nonesuch,  and 
Mahhots  I’earmain  ;  also  a  collection  of  forty-four  dishes  of  Apples,  chief 
of  which  were  Worcester  Peurmnin,  Annie  Elizabeth.  Wealthy,  Bismarck, 
‘Lady  1  lenn  ker,  Washingion,  Emperor  Alexander,  Warner’s  King,  and 
Polls’  Seedling. 
Mr.  \\  m.  'I'aylor,  gardener  to  C.  Boyer,  E<q..  Forest  Hill,  presented  a 
good  collection  of  finit,  not  a  single  dish  below  pur.  The  Grapes  included 
tiros  Muroe,  Muscat  of  Alexandria,  Alnwick  Seedling,  Foster’s  Seedling, 
Direciour 'I  isterand,  and  Hlack  Alicante;  good  examples  of  Princess  of 
M  ales  and  Mr  Gladstoi  (•  Peaches.  Tho  Plums  were  g<  od,  Golden  Drop, 
I  ransparent  Gage,  Primate,  Late  Gage,  and  Late  Orange,  with  fine 
dishes  of  Williams’  Bon  Chretien  Pears.  Applos,  Cox’s  Pomona,  Cox’s 
Orange  Pippin,  Pcasgood’s  Nonesuch,  and  King  of  Tompkiri’s  County, 
while  lomafoes,  Frogtnore  Selected,  Peachblow,  Polegate,  Tewkeshuiy 
.Dessert,  and  Golden  .lubibe  completed  the  display. 
A  bank  of  Iruiting  branches  of  Tomatoes  came  from  Messrs.  Jag. 
Veit<  h  &  Sons,  Ltd.,  Chelsea,  and,  judging  from  the  crop  on  each  stem, 
the  trial  grounds  must  he  most  instructive  at  the  present  time.  Tho 
traits  were  not  only  largo,  but  well  coloured.  The  range  in  variety  will 
be  seen,  when  they  range  from  the  old  Conqueror  to  Duke  of  York, 
Chimin  Rouge,  Acquisition,  Ham  Green  (a  grand  specimen),  Golden 
Jubilee  (excellent  in  size  and  colour),  a  good  smooth  type  of  Trophy, 
and  Frogmore  Selected. 
Cidhction  of  Melons  and  seed  Cucumbers  were  displayed  by  Mr. 
S.  Mortimer,  Furnhum.  The  Melons  were  excellent,  and  included 
.Siittons  Uo\ul  Favourite,  Perfection,  Hero  of  Lockinge,  the  latter  in 
■quantity.  Mr.  W.  Miller,  gardener  to  Lord  Foley.  Esher,  staged  a  box 
•ot  Princess  of  Wales  Peaches  of  large  size,  arranged  in  a  bed  of  foliage 
and  Rosa  rngosit  berries  und  acorns,  which  gave  the  exhibit  a  pleasing 
♦•fleet.  Several  single  dishes  of  fruit  were  sent  for  examination  by  tho 
Committee,  und  passed. 
The  Sherwood  Cor. 
It  will  be  renumbered  at  one  of  the  early  summer  meetings  Mr.  E, 
Hcdu  it,  i>ardener  to  Lord  Aldenharn,  Aldenhum  House,  Elstree,  Herts, 
contributed  a  mugnificent  collection  of  vegetable  for  tho  uhove  cup.  Ho 
was  then  tho  only  exhibitor,  us  was  ho  again  on  Tuesday,  when  ho 
brought  tho  necessary  second  exhibit.  Unfortunately  by  an  erior  Mr. 
Beckett  brought  bis  exhibit  just  a  fortnight  too  soon,  as  September  2fith 
whs  tho  date  fixed  of  the  second  show.  This,  however,  does  not  det  ract 
from  the  excellence  of  tho  produce  staged,  which  taken  altogether  und 
making  some  slight  allowance  for  tho  season,  was  undoubtedly  one  of 
the  finest  exhibits  of  vegetables  that  has  ,  ever  been  shown  ut  the  Drill 
Hall.  It  cannot  count  for  tho  cup,  but  us  Mr.  Beckett  was  tho  only 
exhibitor  last  time  ho  may  make  his  position  perfectly  secure  by  bringing 
a  smaller  collection  on  the  2(!th  inst.  The  exhibit  comprised  forty-seven 
sorts,  making  the  balance  ot  100  dishes  allowed  by  tho  cjndifions  of 
the  competition. 
i  lie  individual  vegetables  comprised  Celery  Standard  Bearer,  Sutton’s 
Gem,  and  Prizetaker.  White,  all  in  grand  form  ;  Tomatoes  Dunedin 
Favourite,  Golden  Jubilee.  Ptdrgate,  and  Perfection,  firm  and  of  good 
<tolour  :  Beans  Veitch  s  Climbing  Fn  neb,  Best  of  All  Runner,  Canadian 
Wonder,  and  No  Pins  |  lira  Runner,  nil  young  nnd  tender;  Lettuce 
•Giant  \\  hite,  Cos  and  Endive  While  Batavian,  fresh  und  crisp  ;  Carrots 
\  eitrb  s  Scarlet  Model  and  Sutton’s  now  intermediate  in  perfect 
condition;  Marrows  Long  Ribbed  White,  Moore’s  Cream,  Perfection, 
Jon-y-byd,  and  Prince  Albert,  as  they  should  be  for  table  ;  Potatoes 
•Satisfaction,  V\  indsnr  Castle,  and  Gnldlmder,  clean  and  shadow  in  eye  ; 
(  apnicums  Golden  Dawn  and  Long  IRd  ;  Onions  Tho  Wildsmitli,  Com  a 
Nut,  and  Ailsa  Craig,  solid  and  heavy  ;  Kales  Purple  Plume  and  D*urf 
lyui'ft  Curled  ;  Savoy  Giant  Gieen,  in  splendid  form  ;  Cauliflower  Extra 
.Early  Autumn  Giant,  good  in  colour  und  sizo  ;  Cubbuge  Cartel’s  Red 
Pickling  ;  Brussels  Sprouts  {lolhorn  Favourite,  of  medium  size  arid  great 
«qlidity  ;  Parsnip  Maltese,  grand  ;  Pea  Aut,ocraf,  excellent  tor  the  time 
of  year ;  Artichoke  Green  Globe  ;  Beet  Pragnell’s  Exhibition  ; 
Cucumbers  Beckett’s  Ideal  and  Beckett’s  Achievement,  the  former  being 
particularly  praiseworthy  ;  Leek  Hoi  horn  Model,  grand  ;  with  Mush¬ 
rooms,  Halsuly,  ScoTzoncra,  Turnip  Prizetaker,  Indian  Corn  (Zcucuragua) 
und  Rosette  Cole  wort. 
I' /.ORAL  COMMITTEE. —  Present:  W.  Marshall,  Esq.  (in  the  chair), 
and  Messrs,  II.  If.  M»v,  R.  Dean,  J.  Hudson,  J.  F.  McLeod,  C.  E. Pearson, 
Pe  (l,  W.  Bain,  J.  W.  Burr,  J.  D.  J’awle,  Jas.  Walker,  II.  J.  Cutbuih; 
F..  11.  Jenkins,  Chun.  Blick,  E.  T.  Cook,  D.  15.  Crane,  E.  Beckett,  George 
Paul,  and  Ed.  Muwley. 
A  semicircular  group  of  Chrysanthemum*  from  Mr.  J.  H.  Witty, 
Nunhcad  Cemetery,  spoke  of  autumn.  Of  course  the  plams  were  not 
carrying  large  flower*,  hut  they  were  of  medium  size  and  bright  colours, 
such  an  are  valuable  for  decorution.  Messrs.  W.  Wells  ft  Co.,  ICarlswood, 
sent,  an  nteresting  collection  of  early-flowering  Chrysanthemums,  com¬ 
prising  a  considerable  number  of  the  foremost  varieties.  Hardy  flowers 
were  contributed  by  Messrs.  Barr  A:  S  ins,  Covent  Garden,  All  those  now 
in  flower  were  noted  as  being  in  capital  condition,  especially  Michaelmas 
Daisies,  Phloxes,  nnd  Sunflowers.  Messrs.  I1',  Sander  &  Co.,  St.  Albans, 
exhibited  a  number  of  plants  of  Acalypha  bi-pula  (Sanderi),  interspersed 
with  well-flowered  plants  of  Dendrobiuin  formosum  gigunteum. 
A  most  attractive  exhibit  was  that  from  Messrs.  W.  Paul&  Son,  Waltham 
Cross.  The  stand  w  as  wholly  composed  ot  Roses,  w  hich  for  the  time  of  the 
yeat  were  splendid.  Nothing  more  charming  for  bedding  could  he  desired 
than  coralline,  for  which  purpose  too  the  new  Alexandra  is  unsurpassed, 
if  not  unsurpassable,  of  its  colour.  Then,  too,  there  were  white  Maman 
Cachet,  Queen  Mab,  W.  A.  Richardson,  Souvenir  de  Catherine  Guillot, 
Madame  Chedune  Guinoisseau,  l’erle  d’Or,  Marie  Van  Houtte,  Mrs. 
VV.  J.  Grant,  Madame  Abel  Chatenay,  La  France,  Maman  Cochet, 
Empress  Alexandra  of  Russia,  Madame  de  Watteville,  and  many  others, 
in  fact  the  collection  comprised  about  eighty  varieties.  Messr*.  .J.  Peed 
and  Sons,  Norwood,  sent  a  group  of  splendidly  flowered  groups  of  plants 
of  the  white  Michaelmas  Daisy  Mrs.  W.  Peelers. 
Mr.  .J.  Hudson,  gurdener  to  Messrs,  do  Rothschild,  Gunnershury 
House,  sent  half  a  score  of  plants  Acaly  pha  hispida  (Sanderi),  They 
were  about  fi  feet  high,  and  carried  an  extraordinary  number  of  “tails.” 
Mr.  Hudson  sent  also  plants  of  a  sport  from  Begonia  Gloire  de  Lorraine. 
In  hulnt  the  plunt  is  more  cotnpuct  than  the  parent,  and  the  (lowers  are 
decidedly  larger  though  slightly  paler  in  colour.  It  has  been  named  Mrs. 
Leopold  de  Rothschild,  and  there  can  he  little  doubt  hut  that  it  will 
become  popular.  Mr.  G.  Prince,  Oxlord,  contributed  a  stand  and  some 
boxes  of  Tea  Roses.  The  (lowers  were  of  the  foremost  quality,  being 
stout  in  petal,  rich  in  colour  and  of  good  size.  Amongst  the  more 
popular  varieties  were  The  Bride,  Marie  Van  Houtte,  Marrian  Cochet, 
Mrs.  It.  G.Sharman  Crawford.  Kaieerin  Augusta  Victoria,  Mrs. .J.  Laing, 
Niphetos,  Madame  Cusin,  and  (Jointesso  de  Nadaillac.  Of  newer  varieties 
Mr.  Prince  showed  Souvenir  de  Catherine  Guillot,  Rainbow,  the  white 
Lit  Franco,  and  Souvenir  de  J,  B.  Guillot,  which,  though  somowhut  thin 
in  the  flowers,  must  he  grown  for  its  splendid  crimson-red  colour. 
A  very  representative  exhibit  of  hardy  flowers  was  arranged  by 
Messrs.  Paul  &  Son,  Old  Nurseries,  Cheshunt.  The  flowers  were  shown 
in  large  bunches,  and  made  an  imposing  display.  Amongst  others  may 
he  noted  Roses  Marie  Van  Houtte,  Kaiserin  Augusta  Victoria,  L’ldeal, 
Papa  Gontier,  Madame  Falcot,  Madame  Pernet,  Maman  Cochet,  Vis¬ 
countess  Folkestone,  with  several  Michuelmus  Daisies,  Helen  Runs, 
Ilarpuliums,  Scuhiosa  cuucusica,  Senecio  pulchor,  Anemone  japonica 
allm  in  variety,  Cyclamen  hederaofoliuin  and  h.  album,  Coreopsis, 
Colchicums,  single  Asters,  Morinu  longifolia,  Liliums,  and  Phloxes. 
Messrs.  VV.  Cutbush  &  Son,  Highgate,  showed  some  immense  heads  of 
llydrut  gen  punieuluta  grandifloru 
Mr.  John  Green  (Hobbies,  Ltd.),  Dereham.  staged  a  large  and  choice 
display  of  Cactus  Dahlias  ;  tho  pyramids  of  Red  Rover,  Green’s  White, 
and  Zephyr  were  simply  charming.  Other  varieties  of  the  true  typo 
were  Erasmus,  Hogarth,  Eclair,  Dryden,  Arachne,  Exquisite,  Vixen, 
Stella,  und  Golden  Plover.  Messrs.  T.  S.  Ware,  Ltd,,  Tottenham,  staged 
a  huge  hunk  of  Cactus  and  Pompon  Dahlias  arranged  with  Grasses  and 
Bamboos.  Tho  most  notable  were  Capstan,  Keynes’  White,  Arachne, 
Night,  Mrs.  C.  Turner,  Captuin  Broad,  Standard  Bearer,  Rudiunce, 
Britannia,  Mary  Service,  and  F  rebrund  in  the  Cactus  section,  while  the 
Pomp  n h  were  represented  by  good  sprays  of  Eurydice,  Tommy  Keith, 
Stanley  F'ord,  Wnisper,  l  ittle  Sweetheart,  Captuin  Boyton,  Mabel,  and 
J  ubilce. 
Mr.  .Ins.  Stredwick,  St.  Leonards-on-Sca,  exhibited  a  box  of  seedling 
Cactus  Dahlias,  all  of  which  were  of  the  true  type.  The  most  note¬ 
worthy  were  Mayor  Tuppony,  Augustus  Hart,  Autumn  Queen,  Mrs. 
Sanders,  and  Uncle  Tom.  Messrs.  J.  Peed  Sons,  Norwood,  also  con¬ 
tributed  to  tho  display  of  Dahlias  by  staging  u  collection  of  Cactus, 
decorative,  and  Pompon  varieties.  Tho  Cactus  section  included  John 
Roach,  Glorioss,  Beatrice,  Chu,*.  Woodbridgo,  and  Starfish,  while  tho 
l’ompon  section  was  represented  by  typical  htmchi  s  of  such  well-known 
kinds  as  Little  Sweetheart,  Eurydice,  Arthur  West,  Artel,  E.  F.  Junker, 
Nerissa,  and  Elegans.  A  box  o!  seedling  single  Dahlias  were  staged  by 
Mr.  M.  V.  Seale,  Vine  Nurseries,  Sevcnoaks.  They  were  mostly  of  good 
type  und  distinct.  The  best  were  Nellie  Nicholson,  Edie  Oblcin,  Alice 
Nicholson,  and  Gaiety  Girl. 
Messrs.  Jones  &  Sons,  Shrewsbury,  presented  a  display  of  Cactus, 
Pompon,  and  Show  Duhlius,  The  Cactus  varieties  were  certainly  the 
best  feature.  Large  groups  of  Starfish,  Arachne,  Keynds’  White,  Island 
Queen,  and  Bridcsmuid  were  conspicuous  ;  while  tho  best  blooms 
arranged  in  boxes  were  Arachne,  Mary  Service,  Countess  of  Lonsdale, 
Magnificent,  Fusilier,  Cycle,  und  Elioen  Palliser.  Messrs.  Keynes, 
Williams  k  Co.,  Salisbury  staged  a  box  of  new  Cactus  Dahlias.  The 
