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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
May  21,  1896, 
and  others  were  noticed,  A  group  of  new  Carnations  was  staged  by  Mr. 
J.  Douglas,  Great  Bookham.  The  varieties  included  Mrs.  Eric  Hambro, 
Mephisto,  Winifred,  Braw  LaBS,  Garville  Gem,  and  others. 
Gloxinias  were  sent  by  Mr.  E.  Carr,  gardener  to  H.  A.  Gillett,  Esq., 
Fair  Oak  Lodge,  Bishopstoke.  The  plants  were  large,  but  the  range  of 
colouration  and  the  substance  of  the  flowers  were  not  up  to  the  mark. 
Mr.  J.  R.  Box,  Croydon,  arranged  a  bank  of  magnificent  Begonias. 
Single  or  double,  all  were  alike  good  both  in  leaves  and  in  flowers.  Of 
the  doubles  we  noted  Goldfinch,  Countess  of  Pembroke,  Model, 
Aphrodite,  Queen  of  the  Begonias,  and  Novelty  were  particularly  good. 
Of  singles  choice  might  be  made  of  Portia,  Kathleen,  Brilliant,  Brides¬ 
maid,  Excellent,  Delicata,  Hercules,  and  Magnitude. 
Edwardian  floral  decorations  came  from  Messrs.  W.  Edwards  &  Son, 
Sherwood,  Nottingham  ;  while  Messrs.  Hugh  Low  k  Co.  sent  some 
splendid  Cannas.  Amongst  the  best  were  The  Garden,  Florence 
Vaughan,  Papa,  Konigin  Charlotte,  Cronstadt,  L.  E.  Bailey,  Paul 
Marquaut,  and  Jules  Favre.  Messrs.  G.  Cooling  &  Sons,  Bath,  staged  a 
splendid  exhibit  of  Roses,  such  as  Cooling’s  Single  Crimson  Bedder, 
Laurance  Allen,  besides  a  considerable  number  of  bunches  of  garden 
Roses.  Mr.  W.  Denman,  Covent  Garden,  sent  plants  of  Spiraea  astil- 
boides  floribunda,  a  variety  of  some  merit. 
Messrs.  Young  &  Dobinson,  nurserymen,  Stevenage,  sent  a  collection 
of  Violas  arranged  with  Maidenhair  Fern.  Stevenage  Sweep  was  the 
most  conspicuous  variety.  Very  charming  indeed  were  the  Calochorti 
from  Messrs.  R.  Wallace  k  Co.  Amongst  the  most  beautiful  were 
C.  cceruleus  roseus,  C.  Benthami,  C.  lilacinus,  C.  albus,  C.  amcenus,  and 
C.  pulcbellus.  From  Colchester  also  were  Iris  Susiana,  Brodiaea  capi- 
tata,  B.  coccinea,  B.  Howelli,  Camassia  esculenta,  Dodocatheon  integri- 
folium,  and  a  sigularly  beautiful  Fritillaria  named  recurva,  Mr.  Arthur 
Rhodes,  Guiseley,  near  Leeds,  sent  flowers  of  Myosotis  Princess  Alice,  a 
variety  that  is  faintly  scented. 
Messrs.  J.  Peed  k  Sons,  Norwood,  staged  Gloxinias  in  variety.  The 
plantg  were  not  large,  but  the  flowers  were  rich  in  colour  and  of  good 
substance.  Hardy  flowers  were  splendidly  staged  by  Mr.  M.  Prichard, 
Christchurch,  Hants.  Here  was  quality  with  variety.  There  were 
Eremurus  robustus  Elwesianus,  Cornflowers,  Arnebia  echioides, 
Trolliuses,  Saxifragas,  Heuchera  sanguinea,  Poppies,  Aquilegias, 
Pyrethrums,  Paeonies,  Lupins,  Hemerocallis,  Liliums,  Dianthuses, 
Campanulas,  Cheiranthus,  Lychnis,  Phlox  canadense  and  Achillea 
mongolica. 
Messrs.  J.  Veitch  &  Sons  were  somewhat  cramped  for  space,  or  their 
hardy  plants  would  have  made  a  much  more  effective  display.  The 
flowers  were  mostly  Tulips  and  Irises.  Amongst  the  first  named  were 
Muret,  Gesneriana,  Bouton  d’Or,  Picotee,  Summer  Beauty,  Isabella, 
with  Parrot  Tulips  Perfecta,  Mark  Graaff,  Constantinople,  and  Preciosa. 
Gloxinias  also  came  from  Chelsea,  and,  as  may  be  expected,  the  quality 
was  first-class.  Beautiful  were  Adela,  Orion,  Columbus,  Mars,  Rajah, 
Sunbeam,  Antigone,  Virginalis,  Sylphe,  Nestor,  La  Belle,  Medusa,  and 
Monarch.  Then  there  came  a  stand  of  Streptocarpus  Gratus  varieties, 
in  which  it  was  noted  how  hybridisation  is  extending  the  range  of 
colours.  Charming  little  plants  of  Lantana  Drap  d’Or  were  very 
attractive.  The  collection  of  Phyllocactus  from  Chelsea  was  remark¬ 
ably  showy.  The  plants  were  well  grown,  and  carrying  richly  hued 
fairly  shaped  flowers.  The  varieties  included  Ovis,  Ena,  Eurasian, 
Brilliant,  and  Jessica. 
Messrs.  W.  Paul  k  Son,  Waltham  Cross,  staged  a  number  of  boxes  of 
trusses  of  Rhododendrons,  representing  many  distinct  varieties.  Lilacs 
in  variety  were  also  sent,  with  some  dwarf  plants  of  Viburnum  plicatum 
in  pots. 
Certificates  and  Awards  of  Merit. 
AcantJiophcenix  grandis  (L.  Linden).  —  A  handsome  Palm  of 
graceful  habit.  The  leaves  are  broad  and  tapering.  The  colour  is 
clear  green  (first-class  certificate). 
Adiantum  lineatum  (L.  Linden). — Is  not  this  the  same  Adiantum  as 
the  one  named  Clfesianum  for  which  a  first-class  certificate  was  awarded 
two  years  ago  1  (award  of  merit). 
Alsophila  atro~virens  (Sander  k  Co.).— A  remarkably  fine  and  free- 
growing  Tree  Fern,  with  stout  fronds  and  free-branching  habit  (first- 
class  certificate). 
Anthurium  triumphans  (Laing  &  Sons).  —  This  is  a  very  fine 
Anthurium  with  a  long  spathe  of  a  delicate  salmon  pink  (first-class 
certificate). 
Azalea  Diamond  (Veitch  k  Sons). — A  fine  free  flowering  hardy 
Azalea  with  blush  white  flowers,  the  upper  portion  of  which  are  heavily 
flushed  dull  crimson  (award  of  merit). 
Azalea  mollis  Mons.  Desbois  (Veitch  k  Sons). — A  large  flowered 
hybrid,  bright  orange  red  in  colour  (award  of  merit). 
Begonia  Duchess  of  Fife  (J.  Laing  &  Son). — A  single  of  great  merit. 
The  colour  is  delicate  rose.  The  flowers  are  deeply  serrated  (award  of 
merit) . 
Begonia  Queen  of  Begonias  (J.  R.  Box). — A  grand  double.  The 
flowers  are  of  a  pale  terra-cotta  colour  (award  of  merit). 
Begonia  Souvenir  dt>  Jean  Bart  (F.  Sander  k  Co.). — Of  the  Rex 
type,  this  Begonia  is  very  distinct.  The  centre  is  silver-grey,  the 
margins  bright  green  with  silver  spots  (award  of  merit). 
Caladium  Duchess  of  Tech  (Peed  &  Sons). — A  medium-sized  leaf  of 
greenish  white  tint,  and  quite  distinct  (award  of  merit). 
Caladium  Silver  Cloud  (Veitch  k  Sons). — This  variety  is  truly 
named,  as  the  leaves  are  of  a  rich  silvery  whiteness,  slightly  suffused 
with  crimson  (award  of  merit). 
Caladium  Duchess  of  Connaught  (Veitch  k  Sons). — The  leaves  of 
this  variety  are  greenish  white,  shaded  with  rose,  with  veins  of  the  latter 
tint  (award  of  merit). 
Caladium  Sir  Julian  Goldsmid  (Veitch  k  Sons). — The  blade  of  this 
variety  is  large  with  glowing  red  veins  and  reticulations  ;  the  inter¬ 
spaces  are  dull  white  suffused  with  red  (award  of  merit). 
Calamus  ciliaris  (F.  Sander  &  Co.).— A  charming  green-leaved  plant 
of  dwarf  habit  with  spiny  stems  (first-class  certificate). 
Canna  Madame  Bichon  (Paul  &  Son). — A  fine  flower  of  a  rich 
golden  yellow  tint,  heavily  spotted  with  carmine  (award  of  merit). 
Carnation  Little  John  (Chas.  Turner). — A  remarkably  fine  flower, 
with  large  rounded  petals  of  a  pleasing  rose  scarlet  hue  (award  of 
merit). 
Carnation  Loveliness  (Chas.  Turner). — A  fine,  well-formed  flower  of 
a  soft  coral  pink  (award  of  merit). 
Carnation  Cardinal  Wolsey  (Chas.  Turner). — A  large,  well-formed 
flower  with  yellow  ground  and  scarlet  flakings  (award  of  merit). 
Carnation  The  Gift  (Chas.  Turner). — A  handsome  yellow  ground 
Carnation  with  narrow  rich  crimson  border  (award  of  merit). 
Carnation  Lord  Rosebery  (C.  Blick).  —  Perfect  in  shape  is  this 
Malmaison.  The  colour  is  intense  crimson  (award  of  merit). 
Carnation  Lady  Grimston  (C.  Blick). — A  Malmaison  of  the  best 
type.  The  ground  colour  is  creamy  white,  suffused  and  splashed  rose 
(award  of  merit). 
Carnation  Mrs.  Eric  Hambro  (J.  Douglas  and  C.  Blick).  —  Pure 
white  is  the  colour  of  this  border  Carnation.  The  petals  are  of  splendid 
substance,  and  the  calyx  does  not  split  (award  of  merit). 
Carnation  Mephisto  (J.  Douglas  and  C.  Blick). — Sweetly  scented, 
of  fine  shape.  This  is  a  border  Carnation  that  must  become  popular. 
The  co’our  is  rich  deep  crimson  (award  of  merit). 
Cattleya  Mossim  Arnoldiana,  Low's  var.  (H.  Low  &  Co.). — A  magni¬ 
ficent  Cattleja.  The  sepals  are  narrow  and  white,  the  petals  broad  and 
fimbriated.  They  are  white  save  for  a  rose  suffusion  through  the  centre. 
The  finely  fimbriated  lip  is  white  veined  maroon,  and  with  a  yellow 
throat  (first-class  certificate). 
Cattleya  Mossiee  Beatrice  (W.  H.  Young)  — A  superb  variety.  The 
sepals  and  petals  are  rich  rose,  as  is  the  fimbriated  margin  of  the  lip, 
of  which  the  centre  is  crimson  scarlet.  The  side  lobes  and  throat  are 
yellow  (award  of  merit). 
Cattleya  speciosissima  Ernesti(A.  Hislop). — This  is  extremely  beauti¬ 
ful.  The  colour  is  very  deep  rosy  purple  in  both  sepals  and  petals.  The 
lip  is  of  the  same  shade  marked  with  crimson.  The  side  lobes  are 
canary  yellow  (first-class  certificate). 
Cattleya  Mossier  C.  L.  N.  Ingram  (T.  W.  Bond). — A  Mossim  of  tbe 
first  quality.  The  sepals  and  petals  are  pale  rose.  The  lip  is  heavily 
fimbriated,  and  has  a  rich  rose-crimson  centre,  with  white  margins 
(award  of  merit). 
Clematis  Crimson  Beauty  (Jackman  &  Son). — The  habit  of  this 
Clematis  is  graceful  and  pleasing,  and  the  elegant  dullish  crimson 
flowers  are  profusely  borne  on  long  stalks  (award  of  merit). 
Cypripedium  Cordeani  (W.  L.  Lewis  &  Co.). — This  is  a  grand  Orchid. 
The  broad  dorsal  sepal  is  white  at  the  margins  with  brown  and  maroon 
veins  and  a  centre  suffused  with  green.  The  pouch  and  petals  are  brown 
tinged  with  green  (award  of  merit). 
Cypripedium  Cowleyana  Amie  Louise  (G.  W.  L.  Schofield). — A 
charming  form,  showing  its  niveum  blood.  The  dorsal  sepal  is  white 
veined  with  rose,  as  also  are  the  petals,  which  are  spotted  crimson.  The 
pouch  is  white  at  the  base  with  claret  rose  towards  the  top  (award  of 
merit). 
Davallia  Trufautiana  (L.  Linden). — The  habit  of  this  Davallia  is 
very  light  and  graceful.  The  fronds  are  long  and  finely  divided  (first- 
class  certificate). 
Gloxinia  Stanstead  Gem  (Laing  k  Sons). — This  is  a  fine  Gloxinia 
with  large  violet  purple  flowers  edged  with  white  (award  of  merit). 
Gloxinia  Adela  (J.  Veitch  k  Sons). — A  variety  of  great  merit.  The 
colour  is  crimson  ;  the  throat  cream,  with  crimson  spots  ;  while  the 
whole  flower  has  a  broad  white  margin  (award  of  merit). 
Hypericum  Moserianum  tricolor  (Sander  k  Co.). — A  charming  hardy 
plant,  with  leaves  edged  poinsettia  red  ;  the  habit  is  sturdy,  and  the 
plant  useful  for  forcing  purposes  (award  of  merit). 
Iris  australis  (Kelway  &  Son). — Both  standards  and  falls  of  this 
Iris  are  very  rich  deep  purple.  The  flower  is  of  good  size  (award  of 
merit). 
Lcelia  purpurata  Arthur  Wigan  (W.  H.  Young). — The  sepals  and 
petals  of  this  purpurata  are  white,  delicately  flushed  rose.  Tbe  lip  is 
rose  at  the  outer  portion  and  bright  crimson  within,  with  a  creamy 
throat  (award  of  merit). 
Lcelia  purpurata  Lewisi  (W.  L.  Lewis  k  Co.). — Creamy  white  is  the 
colour  of  this  variety,  with  the  exception  of  faint  rose  lines  on  the  lip 
(first-class  certificate). 
Odontoglossum  cri spurn  Lowce  (H.  Low  k  Co.). — A  handsome  form 
with  shapely  petals, and  sepalshaving  large  chocolate  red  blotches  (awaid 
of  merit). 
Odontoglossum  crispum  avgustum  (L.  Linden). — A  superb  form. 
The  flowers  are  of  medium  size,  and  each  of  the  sepals  and  petals  has  a 
large  chocolate  blotch  with  a  white  margin  (first-class  certificate). 
Odontoglossum  crispum  guttatnm  Miss  Victoria  Ellis  (D.  Ma&terton). 
— A  grand  variety.  The  colour  is  white,  save  for  some  chocolate  spots 
on  the  sepals,  petals,  and  lip  (award  of  merit). 
Odontoglossum  vexillarium  Cceneana  (Jules  Hye-Leysen). — Rich  rose 
is  the  prevailing  colour  of  this  variety.  It  has  a  narrow  white  margin 
(award  of  merit). 
