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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
November  9,  1899. 
J.  Veitch  &  Sons,  Ltd.,  Chelsea,  sent  a  box  of  the'r  handsome  hybrid 
Rhododendrons.  Mr.  A.  Allen,  gardener  to  Lord  Hillingdon,  Uxbridge, 
showed  a  few  splendid  blooms  of  Violet  Marie  Louise  ;  and  Mr.  Bain, 
Burford  Lodge,  Dorking,  blooms  of  Violet  Mrs.  J.  J.  Astor.  Mr. 
J.  Forbes,  Hawick,  contributed  Begonia  Caledonia,  a  white  form  of 
B.  Gloire  de  Lorraine,  that  is  sure  to  become  popular.  Mr.  T.  Whillans, 
gardener  to  the  Duke  of  Marlborough,  Blenheim,  showed  Carnations 
Oxford  Yeoman. 
Mr.  Millen,  gardener  to  C.  E.  Shea,  Esq.,  Fools  Cray,  Kent,  was 
represented  by  four  dozen  Chrysanthemums,  wholly  consisting  of  Japanese 
varieties.  The  best  of  these  were  Mutual  Friend,  Pride  of  Madford, 
Madame  Gustave  Henry,  H.  L.  Sunderbrueh,  Elsie  Teichman,  Lionel 
Humphrey, Edith  Tabor,  Lord  Cromer,  N.C.S.  Jubilee,  and  Lady  Hanham 
(silver  Flora  medal),  Chrysanthemum  blooms  came  also  from  Mr.  J. 
Corbett,  I  hc  Gardens,  Mulgrave  Castle,  Whitby,  Yorks.  Messrs.  W. 
Wells  &  Co,  Earls  wood,  sent  a  few  Chrysanthemums,  including  Silver 
Queen,  Etoile  de  Feu,  Sir  W.  J.  Clark,  Miss  Lucy  Cheesman,  M.  Louis 
liemy,  and  Lord  Salisbury.  Mr.  W.  Seward,  Hanwell,  showed  a  dozen 
Chrysanthemums  of  much  promise. 
Mr.  J.  H.  Lane,  gardener  to  H.  J.  Elwes,  Esq.,  Colesbourne  Park, 
Andoversford,  Glos.,  arranged  a  group  of  his  Nerines  in  which  were 
several  of  superb  colour  (silver  Banksian  medal).  Messrs.  J.  Waterer 
and  Sons,  Bagshot,  contributed  a  collection  of  Conifers  that  was  most 
interesting  as  well  as  instructive  (silver  Flora  medal).  Mr.  H.  Rogers, 
gardener  to  Lord  Rendlesham,  Rendlesham  Hall,  Wcodbridge,  showed 
Violets  Marie  Louise  and  de  Parme  in  such  condition  as  is  all  too  seldom 
seen.  They  were  magnificent  in  size  and  colour  (silver  Banksian  medal). 
Miss  Breton,  Forest  End,  Sandhurst,  Wokingham,  Berks,  brought  a 
number  of  flowers  illustrative  of  the  mildness  of  the  season  and  the 
favourable  situation  of  her  garden.  There  were  Roses,  Dahlias,  Canary 
Creepers,  Ageratums,  Salvias,  and  many  others  from  the  open  garden. 
Mr.  F.  J.  Thorne,  gardener  to  Major  Joicey,  Sunningdale,  sent  a  grand 
plant  of  Begonia  Gloire  de  Lorraine. 
Orchid  Committee.— Present :  H.  J.  Veitch,  Esq.  (in  the  chair)  ; 
with  Messrs.  J.  O’Brien,  J.  G.  Fowler,  J.  Colman,  J.  Douglas,  E.  Hill, 
J;  Thorne,  W.  IF.  Young,  FI.  J.  Chapman,  J.  T.  Gabriel,  E.  Ashworth, 
A.  H.  Smee,  C.  J.  Lucas,  R.  B.  White.  H.  Ballantine,  J.  Jaques,  and  T.  B. 
Haywood. 
Orchids  were  not  particularly  numerous,  but  quite  up  to  the  average 
of  interest  and  quality.  Mr.  J.  Hudson  sent  -some  superb  cut  blooms  of 
Cattleya  labiata,  which  were  much  admired.  Mr.  M.  Gillespie  Usk 
Mon.,  showed  Odontoglossum  crispum  hybrid.  Mr.  Wilkinson,  gardener 
Mrs.  Briggs-Bury,  Accrington,  staged  Cattleya  labiata  Gilmouri. 
Mr.  E.  Ivromer,  Baudon  Hill,  West  Croydon,  was  represented  b\r  a 
group  of  Cattleyas  as  well  as  C.  granulosa  gigantea  and  C.  labiata 
Kromeri  (bronze  medal).  R.  Brooman  White,  Esq.,  sent  from  Arddar- 
roch  spikes  of  Odontoglossums  with  0.  crispum  xanthotes  (small  silver 
medal)  and  Mr.  A.  S.  ILitehins,  St.  Austell,  Cypripedium  Hitchinsiie. 
Messrs.  J.  Veitch  &  Sons  staged  Cattleya  labiata  alba  FYineess  of  Wales 
and  Mr.  H.  J.  Chapman,  gardener  to  R.  I.  Measures,  Esq  ,  Streatham’ 
sent  a  fine  plant  of  Cattleya  labiata. 
Mr.  J.  Douglas,  Great  Bookham,  exhibited  a  number  of  cut  blooms  of 
Cattleya  labiata  and  one  or  two  other  Oichids' (bronze  medal).  Mr  E 
Ashworth,  Wilmslow,  sent  a  number  of  Cypripediums  an  l  Ltelia  pumila 
Ashworthife.  Mr.  W.  H.  Young,  gardener  to  Sir  F.  Wigan,  Bart ,  East 
Sheer  sent  Lmlia  pumila  Low’s  variety,  and  Cattleya  Bowringiana 
concolor.  Messrs.  H.  Low  &  Co.,  Bush  Hill  Park,  Enfield,  contributed  a 
bright  little  group  (small  silver  medal). 
Certificates  and  Awards  of  Merit. 
Antholiza  ^ethiopiaa  (J .  T.  Bennett-Poe). — A  tall  growing  Montbretia 
like  plant.  The  flowers  are  orange  scarlet  (award  of  merit). 
Begonia  Caledonia  (J.  Forbes).— A  white  form  of  B.  Gloire  de  Lorraim 
is  sufficient  description  for  this  (award  of  merit). 
Cattleya  labiata  alba  Princess  of  Wales  (J.  Veitch  &  Sons) _ 4  mos 
beautiful  white  variety.  The  lip  is  faintly  suffused  with  rose,  and  th, 
throat  yellow  (first-class  certificate). 
Cattleya  labiata  (H.  J.  Chapman).— A  singularly  rich  coloured  varied 
of  perfect  form  (first-class  certificate). 
Cattleya  labiata  Gilmouri  (Mrs.  Briggs-Bury).— A  chaste  flower  Th* 
sepal,  petals,  and  edge  of  the  lip  are  white.  The  central  blotch  on  latte 
is  maroon  crimson,  and  the  throat  lemon  (first-class  certificate). 
Cattleya  labiata  oar.  (J.  Hudson). — A  lovely  variety.  The  sepals  an< 
petals  are  purple  rose,  as  is  the  margin  of  the  lip.  This  organ  has  • 
central  patch  of  crimson  and  cream  side  lobes  (first-class  certificate) 
Dendrobium  ccdogyne  (H.  Low  &  Co.).— A  peculiar  looking  Orchid  o 
which  the  prevailing  colour  is  greenish  brown  (award  of  merit) 
Nerine  Mrs.  Berkley  (K.  J.  Elwes).— A  splendid  form  of  rich  salmon  hu< 
(award  of  merit). 
Nerine  Miss  Willmott  (FI.  J .  Elwes). — A  brilliant  orange  scarlet  varieti 
of  great  beauty  (award  of  merit).  J 
Nerine  Mrs.  Godman  (FI.  J.  Elwes). — A  rose  magenta  coloured  variety 
of  opener  form  than  the  other  varieties  (award  of  merit). 
Violet  Mrs.  J.  J.  Astor  (W.  Bain). — A  deliciously  fragrant  doubh 
mauve  coloured  variety  (award  of  merit). 
Apple  Mrs  P hi lli m ore  (G.  Bunyard  &  Co.). — A  medium  sized,  flattish 
angular  Apple  with  prominent  crown  ridges.  The  colour  is  bright  red 
on  the  sun  side  and  pale  green  on  the  shaded  side.  The  large  ball 
open  eye  is  deeply  set.  Stalk  short,  deeply  inserted  (award  of  merit) 
Pear  Emile  d' Iieyst  (G.  Woodward).— A  well  known  and  excelienl 
variety  (award  of  merit). 
Recent  Weather  in  London. — During  Saturday,  Sunday,  and 
Monday  morning  a  considerable  amount  of  rain  fell — indeed,  it  scarcely 
ceased  during  the  entire  period.  On  Monday  morning,  though  there  was 
no  rain,  it  continued  very  dull,  but  the  evening  was  clear,  and  inclined  to 
be  frosty.  On  Tuesday  it  was  dull  but  fine  until  late  in  the  evening, 
when  rain  fell  heavily,  and  continued  until  Wednesday  morning.  At 
the  time  of  going  to  press  it  was  fine. 
-  Kew  Seeds. — The  issue  of  the“Kew  Bulletin  ”  just  to  hand 
comprises  a  list  of  seeds  of  hardy  herbaceous  annual  and  perennial 
plants  and  of  hardy  trees  and  shrubs  which,  for  the  most  part,  have 
ripened  at  Kew  during  the  year  1899.  These  seeds  are  not  sold  to  the 
general  public,  but  are  available  for  exchange  with  Colonial,  Indian,  and 
Foreign  Botanic  Gardens,  as  well  as  with  regular  correspondents  of 
Kew.  No  application,  except  from  remote  colonial  possessions,  can  be 
entertained  after  the  end  of  March,  1900. 
-  Isle  of  Wight. — The  monthly  meeting  of  the  Isle  of  Wight 
Horticultural  Improvement  Association  was  held  at  Newport  on  Saturday. 
Dr.  J.  Groves,  B.A.,  J.P.,  presided  over  a  good  attendance,  considering 
the  inclemency  of  the  weather.  Mr.  F.  W.  E.  Shrivell,  F.L.S.,  gave  an 
interesting  lecture  on  “  Five  Years’  Experiments  with  Chemical  and 
Farmyard  Manures,”  as  carried  out  by  Dr.  Bernard  Dyer  and  himself  at 
Thompson’s  Farm,  Golden  Green,  Tonbridge.  The  subsequent  discussion 
proved  most  valuable,  after  which  a  unanimous  vote  of  thanks  was  accorded 
the  lecturer  for  the  many  practical  hints  he  had  given.  An  enjoyable 
meeting  was  brought  to  a  close  after  the  election  of  four  new  members. 
— S.  H. 
-  Zonal  Pelargoniums  at  Reigate.— I  have  in  previous 
years  referred  to  the  beautiful  show  of  these  annually  seen  in  the  winter 
at  Woodhatch,  and  would  not  now  have  mentioned  them  here  but  to 
emphasise  the  fact  that  “  G.’s  ”  note  respecting  the  culture  of  these 
flowers  at  page  388  seems  exactly  to  describe  Mr.  Salter’s  method  of 
culture  throughout;  the  season.  He  takes  tops  from  the  old  plants  in 
February,  roots  them  in  warmth,  and  grows  them  on  apparently  in  the 
simplest  way,  with  the  result  that  in  the  winter  he  has  in  a  large» 
light,  airy  span  house,  one  of  the  most  beautiful  shows  of  bloom  to  be 
seen  anywhere.  As  to  varieties,  these  are  indeed  numerous,  running  into 
several  dozens.  Possibly  some  may  like  one  shade  or  hue  of  colour  over 
another,  but  all  are  most  beautiful.  It  would  seem  as  if  every  variety 
properly  treated  made  a  good  winter  bloomer.  All  are  singles. — A.  D. 
-  Birmingham  Gardeners’  Association. — There  was  an 
average  attendance  of  the  members  at  a  recent  meeting  to  hear  a 
paper  read  by  Mr.  H.  Martin,  gardener  to  Lord  Leigh,  Stoneleigh 
Abbey,  Kenilworth,  on  the  “  Forcing  of  Vegetables,”  a  subject  on 
which  his  extensive  experience  fully  qualified  him  to  deal.  One  of  the 
principal  subjects  was  the  culture  of  Mushrooms,  and  which  especially 
elicited  an  interesting  discussion  among  several  of  tho  members  present. 
Preference  was  given  to  the  brick  form  of  spawn  as  against  the  French 
and,  milltrack  makes,  and  the  manure  of  corn-fed  horses  was  also  selected 
as  the  best  medium  for  the  composition  of  the  beds.  Asparagus,  Seakale, 
French  Beans,  and  saladings  were  also  adverted  to  in  lengthened  detail. 
A  collection  of  Michaelmas  Daisies  and  several  examples  of  Apples  again 
created  considerable  interest  ;  the  former  by  Mr.  W.  B.  Child,  and  the 
latter  by  Messrs.  H.  Snead  and  W.  Gardiner. 
- Kingston  Gardeners’  Society.— Mr.  Young,  gardener  to 
Mrs.  FJearson,  The  Grange,  Kingston  Hill,  read  a  paper  upon  “  Annuals 
in  Pots  for  Spring  Decoration,”  but  dwelt  more  especially  upon  the 
Schizanthus,  of  which  the  varieties  grandiflorus  oculatus  and  retusus 
Grahami  were  considered  the  best.  Anyone  with  the  convenience  of  a 
cold  frame  and  a  greenhouse  can  succeed  with  these.  Sow  seeds  in  60-size 
pots  in  the  early  part  of  September,  place  the  pots  in  a  cold  frame.  When 
the  seedlings  appear  thin  out  to  four  in  each  pot.  At  the  end  of  October 
place  the  pots  near  the  glass  in  a  cool  house  for  the  winter.  The  end  of 
January  rs  the  time  for  the  final  potting,  using  32-size  pots.  Do  not 
hurry  the  plants  into  flower,  and  the  result  will  be  a  cloud  of  beautiful 
Oncidium-like  flowers,  which  are  grand  for  conservatory  decoration  or  for 
cutting  during!  three  months  of  the  spring. — J.  T.  B.,  Eastcott  Bouse, 
Kingston  Hill. 
