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noticed  a  mass  of  blossoms  along  the  magnificent  avenue.  How  fine 
this  rich  mantle  of  verdure,  and  how  delicious  the  flowers  I  but  time 
flies,  evening  shades  are  falling,  and  trains  will  not  wait,  at  least  not 
for  a  journalist,  so  a  parting  glance  at  the  well-kept  grounds,  a  hearty 
hand-shake  with  the  genial  Superintendent,  a  hasty  rush  for  the  train, 
and  next  and  last  London's  smoke. — G.  H.  H. 
ROYAL  HORTICULTURAL  SOCIETY. 
Drill  Hall,  May  5th. 
Visitors  to  the  above  hall  on  Tuesday  were  rewarded  by  seeing  a 
fine  show,  as  the  whole  of  the  available  space  was  monopolised  by 
exhibits  of  high  merit.  The  Orchid  section  was  not  largely  filled,  but 
what  was  lacking  in  quantity  was  fully  made  up  in  quality,  as  flowers 
choice,  varied,  and  diversified  in  hue  were  shown  from  several  of  the 
best  collections  in  the  kingdom.  The  chief  duties  therefore  lay  with 
the  Floral  Committee,  who  had  a  large  number  of  exhibits  to  deal  with, 
and  many  awards  were  given.  Fruit  and  vegetables  were  not  largely 
represented.  A  considerable  amount  of  the  hall  space  was  taken  up 
by  a  choice  and  varied  collection  of  paintings  of  Irises,  the  work  of  the 
well-known  floral  artist  Mr.  M.  J.  Caparn. 
Fruit  Committee. — Present  :  Philip  Crowley,  Esq.  (in  the  chair)  ; 
with  Dr.  Hogg,  and  Messrs.  T.  F.  Rivers,  J.  Cbeal,  H.  J.  Pearson, 
A.  F.  Barron,  G.  W,  Cummins,  G.  Bunvard,  T.  J.  Saltmarsb,  Alex.  Dean, 
J.  W.  Bates,  T.  Glen,  G.  Wythes,  G.  Reynolds,  H.  Balderson,  and 
G.  H.  Sage. 
A  collection  of  large  sticks  of  Rhubarb  came  from  the  Society’s 
gardens  at  Chiswick.  Mr.  G.  Wythes,  gardener  to  Earl  Percy,  Syon 
House,  sent  tubers  of  a  new  seedling  Potato,  “  Wythes’  Seedling,”  the 
result  of  a  cross  between  Beauty  of  Hebron  and  Myatt’s  Prolific.  The 
award  was  withheld  until  the  Committee  had  had  an  opportunity  of 
testing  the  Potato  when  cooked.  Mr.  Wythes  also  showed  Brown  Turkey 
Figs,  Hamsden  June  Peaches,  and  Laxton’s  Royal  Sovereign  Straw¬ 
berries. 
Messrs.  Vilmorin  &  Co.,  Paris,  were  granted  an  award  of  merit  for 
an  Olive-shaped  Radish.  Radishes  were  also  shown  by  Messrs.  R. 
Veitch,  Exeter.  Mr.  D.  Shepherd,  gardener  to  Mrs.  F.  K.  Thackwell, 
Cork,  Ireland,  sent  tubers  from  a  seedling  kidney  Potato.  H.  Boghurst 
Fisher,  Esq.,  Pitt  Place,  Chelmsford,  sent  Apples  Sturmer  Pippin. 
Messrs.  Laxton  Brothers  sent  fine  fruits  of  Strawberry  Royal  Sovereign. 
Several  Melons  were  shown,  including  one  from  Mr.  G.  Fish,  gardener 
to  Joseph  Wheatley,  Esq.,  Mirfield,  and  two  from  Mr.  W.  Mead,  gardener 
to  W.  A.  Henderson,  Esq,  Buscot  Park  ;  but  none  of  them  was  con¬ 
sidered  good  enough  to  obtain  an  award. 
Floral  Committee. — Present :  W.  Marshall,  Esq,  (in  the  chair)  ; 
with  the  Rev.  H.  H.  D’Ombrain  and  G.  H.  Engleheart,  and  Messrs. 
J.  Fraser,  H.  B.  May,  H.  Herbst,  R.  Dean,  G.  Stevens,  R.  B.  Lowe, 
J.  Hudson,  J.  F.  McLeod,  W.  Bain,  G.  Gordon,  T.  Peed,  J.  D.  Pawle, 
C.  E.  Pearson,  C.  E.  Shea,  J.  W.  Barr,  H.  J.  Jones,  E.  Beckett, 
C.  Blick,  G.  Paul,  J.  T.  Bennett  Poe,  J.  Fraser,  E.  Mawley,  R.  M.  Hogg, 
and  J.  Walker. 
A  group  of  cut  flowers  came  from  the  Royal  Gardens,  Kew.  It 
comprised  Rhododendrons  in  great  variety,  with  several  species  and 
varieties  of  Tulips.  A  few  of  the  latter  were  also  staged  by  Mr.  W.  B. 
Holland,  Cork.  Mr.  Curtis,  gardener  to  S.  L.  Still,  Esq,  Woodside, 
Wimbledon  Park,  showed  flowering  plants,  including  well  grown 
Amaryllis,  Calceolarias,  Pelargoniums,  and  Cinerarias. 
One  of  the  brightest  exhibits  before  the  Floral  Committee  was  the 
table  of  plants  arranged  by  Messrs.  J.  Veitch  &  Sons,  Chelsea.  The 
number  of  Tulips  was  very  large,  and  contained  amongst  others  King  of 
the  Yellows,  Golden  Eagle,  Rose  Aplatie,  Pink  Perfection,  White  Swan, 
Isabella  Stanley,  Rosa  Mundi,  Goldfinch  (a  fine  new  yellow),  Queen  of 
the  Netherlands,  Nelly  ;  while  of  the  Tulip  species  the  best  were  fulgens, 
cornuta,  retroflexa,  elegans,  Picotee,  and  Bouton  d’Or.  Besides  the 
Tulips  there  were  groups  of  Polyanthus  Narcissi,  Campernelle  Jonquils, 
Muscaris,  and  single  Anemones. 
The  same  firm  also  Bent  a  large  and  remarkably  fine  collection  of 
plants,  including  both  hardy  and  greenhouse  sections.  Amongst  the 
former  were  specimens  of  Rubus  delicosa,  Azalea  Vaseyi,  Chionanthus 
virginicus,  Cornus  florida  pendula,  and  Prunus  sinensis  rosea  ;  and 
the  latter  was  represented  by  Erica  Cavendishi,  Leschenaultia  biloba, 
Boronias  elatior  and  megastigma,  Richardia  Elliottiana,  Epiphyllum 
Russellianum,  Makoyanum,  Begonia  Arthur  Mallet,  Anthuriums  in 
variety,  and  other  fine  specimens  of  flowering  plants,  the  whole  being 
tastefully  arranged  with  Palms  and  Ferns. 
The  quality  of  the  Anthuriums  staged  by  Mr.  W.  Bain,  gardener  to 
Sir  Trevor  Lawrence,  Dorking,  was  very  high.  Several  species  and 
varieties  were  shown,  and  they  attracted  a  considerable  amount  of 
attention.  Mr.  Bain  also  sent  Cannas  Roi  des  Rouges  and  Mine  d’Or. 
The  hardy  plants,  such  as  Berberis  vulgaris  purpurea,  Wistaria  sinensis, 
Genista  scoparius,  Akebia  quinata,  Exochorda  grandiflora,  Kerria 
japonica,  and  others,  with  splendid  Violas  from  Messrs.  J.  Cheal  and 
Sons,  Crawley,  were  very  bright  and  charming. 
A  group  of  foliage  and  flowering  plantB  from  Messrs.  J.  Laing  and 
Sons,  Forest  Hill,  was  very  beautiful,  and  extremely  diversified.  Not 
only  were  the  plants  well  grown,  but  the  arrangement  was  also  good. 
Amongst  the  flowering  plants  were  bright  Gloxinias;  Ericas,  Cannas, 
Olivias,  various  Orchids,  including  Eulophiella  Elizabethse,  with  Palms, 
Ferns,  Crotons,  Dracaenas,  Caladiums,  and  other  foliage  plants. 
Messrs.  J.  Peed  &  Sons,  Norwood,  were  represented  by  a  showy 
display  of  flower  and  foliage  plants,  which  included  Azaleas  in  variety, 
with  Palms,  Dracaenas,  Ferns,  and  Caladiums  ;  included  in  the  latter 
were  Princess  Olga,  Baronne  Clara  de  Hirsch,  Ibis  Rose,  Madame  Jules 
Picot,  and  others.  Mr.  R.  Jensen,  Chingford,  sent  plants  of  a  sturdy 
habited  semi-double  Zonal  Pelargonium  King  of  Denmark,  the  flowers 
of  which  are  of  a  salmon  pink  hue.  Messrs.  Stroud  Brothers,  Green 
Lanes,  N.,  exhibited  plants  of  a  new  market  Fern,  Pteris  Drinkwateri, 
of  free  and  graceful  habit. 
Very  striking  was  the  large  collection  of  hardy  flowers  staged  by 
Mr.  T.  S.  Ware,  Tottenham.  Amongst  others  were  noticed  the  delicious 
canary  yellow  Wallflower,  Cheiranthus  alpinus,  Tree  Pmonias  in  variety, 
Primulas  Sieboldi,  Zephir,  and  farinosa,  Allysum  saxatile  compactum, 
Dielytra  spectabilis,  Erinus  alpinus,  Cypripedium  calceolus,  Trollius 
Orange  Globe,  and  Anemone  palmata  alba,  with  Irises  in  variety. 
The  group  of  plants  staged  by  Messrs.  W.  Cutbush,  Highgate,  was 
exceptionally  attractive  and  made  a  fine  display.  Included  in  the  group 
were  fine  blooms  of  Carnations  Uriah  Pike  and  Souvenir  de  la  Malmaison, 
Azaleas  and  Ericas  in  variety,  with  Boronias  and  striking  masses  of  Saxi- 
fraga  pyramidalis.  The  same  firm  also  showed  a  collection  of  hardy 
flowers,  comprising  Saxifragas  Wallacei  and  muscoides  purpurea,  Epime- 
dium  violaceum,  Anemone  fulgens,  Iberis  superba,  Delphinium  Cash- 
merianum  and  others. 
The  Roses  staged  by  Mr.  W.  Rumsey,  Waltham  Cross,  were  much 
admired,  and  consisted  of  both  pot  plants  and  cut  blooms.  Among  the 
former  were  Crimson  Rambler,  Ulrich  Brunner,  Madame  Isaac  Periere, 
Dupuy  Jamain,  Magna  Charta,  Duke  of  Teck,  Dr.  Andry,  Earl  of  Pem¬ 
broke,  and  Royal  Standard  ;  while  of  the  latter  were  Marshal  Niel,  The 
Queen,  and  Niphetos.  Mr.  Rumsey  also  staged  plants  of  Azalea  indica 
Mayflower.  Roses  in  a  cut  state  and  of  superb  quality  also  came 
from  Mr.  George  Mount,  Canterbury,  who  received  a  gold  medal  for 
magnificent  blooms  of  Mrs.  John  Laing,  Barooess  Rothschild,  Cleopatra, 
Anna  Ollivier,  Fisher  Holmes,  Ethel  Brownlow,  Captain  Hayward 
(splendid),  The  Bride,  Niphetos,  Catherine  Mermet,  La  France,  Ulrich 
Brunner,  Marshal  Niel,  and  others. 
Messrs.  Young  &  Dobinson,  Stevenage,  staged  a  collection  of 
seedling  Pansies,  Auriculas,  Tulips,  and  Stocks.  Professor  M.  Foster, 
Cambridge,  sent  flowers  from  a  collection  of  hybrid  Irises,  several  of 
which  were  striking.  Mr.  M.  Pritchard,  Christchurch,  staged  hardy 
flowers,  comprising  Anemones,  Geums,  Cheiranthuses,  Genistas, 
Trilliums,  and  others.  Mr.  F.  Cant,  Colchester,  sent  plants  of  a  new 
seedling  Rose,  Mrs.  Frank  Cant,  a  Hybrid  Perpetual  of  good  habit  and 
light  pink  tint. 
Messrs.  Kelway  &  Sons,  Langport,  were  represented  by  a  large 
collection  of  Preonies,  Irises,  and  Pvretbrums.  Amongst  the  first-named 
Mrs.  Bancroft,  Cardinal  Vaughan,  Lady  Teazle,  Lord  Leighton,  and  Lord 
Selborne  were  very  striking,  as  also  were  Warrior,  Prince  Ferdinand, 
Diamond,  Decoy,  and  Ruth  amongst  the  Pyrethrums.  Roses  and  Tulips 
came  from  Mr.  J.  Walker,  Oxon,  the  former  being  represented  by  superb 
flowers  of  Marshal  Niel.  Amongst  the  latter  were  Gold  Cup,  Mabel, 
George  Hayward,  Talisman,  La  Circassiana,  Bessie,  William  Lee, 
Richard  Yate9,  and  others.  A.  H.  Smee,  Esq.,  Carshalton,  sent  a  plant 
of  Ismene  amancaes.  Messrs.  W  Balchin  &  Sons,  Hassocks,  sent 
flowers  of  Calla  Elliottiana  and  Posoqueria  longiflora. 
Mr.  C.  Blick,  gardener  to  Martin  Smith,  E9q.,  Hayes,  sent  plants  of 
a  white  seedling  Carnation  Nell  Gwynne,  a  fine  large  flower,  but  lack¬ 
ing  in  scent.  Mr.  B.  M.  Tomlinson,  Chellaston,  sent  a  flower  of  a  white 
Rose  sport  from  Marshal  Niel.  Messrs.  W.  Paul  &  Son,  Waltham 
Cross,  sent  plants  of  a  new  variegated  Ivy  Jubilee,  and  a  thickly  bloomed 
specimen  of  Pyru3  mains  floribundus  Scheideckeri.  Caladiums  and 
Crotons  in  variety  came  from  Messrs.  Hugh  Low  &  Co.,  Clapton,  who 
showed  amongst  the  former  well-grown  plants  of  John  Peed,  B.  S. 
Williams,  Mrs.  Harry  Veitch,  Charlemagne,  and  Madame  Alfred  Blue 
Major  ;  and  the  latter  Thomsoni,  Russelli,  Gordoni,  and  Chrysophylla 
were  the  most  attractive. 
A  large  and  extremely  varied  collection  of  Tulips  came  from  Messrs. 
Barr  &  Son,  Covent  Garden.  Amongst  the  host  exhibited  were  Tulipa 
saxatilis,  Tulipa  vitallina,  Darwin  Tulips,  Purple  King,  BroDze  King, 
The  Sultan,  Prince  Henry,  Queen  of  Lilacs,  Hecla,  Violet  Queen,  and 
Loveliness.  The  same  firm  also  staged  Phloxes  Nelsoni  atro-purpurea 
and  subulata  pallida,  and  plaDts  of  Alyssum  geomense. 
A  fine  collection  of  flowering  plants  came  from  Messrs.  Paul  &  Son, 
Cheshunt,  comprised  of  Rhododendrons,  Azaleas  in  variety,  Roses,  Lilacs, 
Pyrus  Malus  Scheideckeri,  Prunus  sinensis  rosea,  Myosotis  rupicola, 
with  Alyssums,  Saxifragas,  Scillas,  Gentianas,  Iberises,  Hutchinsias, 
and  other  hardy  flowers,  the  whole  making  a  very  pleasing  effect. 
Orchid  Committee. — Present :  H.  J.  Veitch,  Esq.  (in  the  chair)  ; 
and  Dr.  Masters,  with  Messrs.  J.  O’Brien,  A.  H,  Smee,  R.  B.  White, 
H.  M.  Pollett,  W.  H.  Protheroe,  T.  W.  Bond,  H.  J.  Chapman,  J.  Douglas, 
H.  Ballantine,  C.  Winn,  W.  Cobb,  T.  B.  Haywood,  and  S.  Courtauld. 
Two  Orchids  only  came  from  C.  J.  Lucas,  Esq.,  Warnham  Court> 
Horsham.  These  were  a  fine  variety  of  Odontoglossum  Halli,  named 
grandiflorum,  and  a  plant  of  Bulbophyllum  tremulum.  Messrs.  J.  Veitch 
and  Sons,  Chelsea,  arranged  a  strikingly  beautiful  exhibit  of  Orchids. 
The  colour  of  the  flowers  was  particularly  clear  and  pleasing,  while  the 
plants  were  plainly  in  the  best  of  health.  Amongst  the  most  noticeable 
were  Cattleyas  Mendeli  albescens,  Schilleriana,  Walkeriana,  citrina, 
Schroderm  in  variety,  and  Lawrenceana  ;  Laelias  purpurata,  latona, 
Lselio-Cattleya  zephyra,  Cattleya  intermedia  alba,  Chyeis  langleyensis, 
Miltonia  Bleuiana  nobilior,  Dendrobium  thyrsiflorum,  D.  transparens, 
Cymbidium  Lowianum,  Odontoglossum  Pescatorei,  0.  crispum  in 
