5b’ 
JOURKAL  OF  HORTTOULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER, 
July  18,  1888, 
Vallombroea,  Duke  of  Teck,  Earl  of  DufEerin,  Marie  Rady,  Duke  of 
Edinburgh,  and  Captain  Christy.  The  quality  of  the  above  flowers  was 
poor.  The  second  prize  fell  to  E.  E.  West,  Esq.,  Eeigate.  For  six  single 
trusses  J.  Bateman,  Esq.,  Highgate,  was  placed  first  with  Her  Majesty, 
A.  K.  Williams,  Dake  of  Wellington,  Madame  Eugene  Verdier,  Marie 
Baumann,  and  Gustave  Piganeau.  The  second  place  was  taken  by  the 
Rev.  A.  Foster  Melliar,  Ipswich.  R.  H.  Langton,  Esq.,  Hendon,  was 
first  with  six  trusses  of  one  variety,  showing  La  France,  Mr.  R.  Bonnett 
following  with  the  second  place. 
Four  exhibitors  competed  in  the  class  for  twenty-fowr  Teas  in  not 
less  than  twelve  varieties,  the  winning  box  shown  by  0.  G.  Orpen,  Esq., 
Colchester,  containing  fairly  good  blooms  of  Maman  Cochet,  Madame 
Hoste,  Souvenir  d’Elise  Vardon,  Catherine  Mermet,  Mar^!chal  Niel, 
Madame  de  Watteville,  Corunna,  The  Bride,  Sylph,  Comtesse  de 
Nadaillac,  Ernest  Metz,  Anna  Ollivier,  and  Madame  Casin.  The  Rev. 
A.  Foster-Melliar  was  second  with  a  stand  which  contained  several 
weak  blooms.  Allen  Chandler,  Esq.,  Haslemere,  was  first  with  twelve 
Teas,  but  the  flowers  were  for  the  most  part  weak.  E,  E.  West,  Esq., 
Reigate,  was  first  with  six,  showing  Anna  Ollivier,  Souvenir  de  S.  A, 
Prince,  Honourable  Edith  Gifford,  Etoile  de  Lyon,  Souvenir  d’un  Ami, 
and  Innocente  Pirola  ;  the  second  award  going  to  R.  H.  Langton,  Esq. 
O.  G.  Orpen,  Esq.,  was  first  with  six  blooms  of  one  variety,  showing 
Maman  Cochet ;  Mr.  R.  Bonnett  following  with  Innocente  Pirola. 
Oi*BN  Classes. 
In  the  class  for  twenty  four  single  truses  three  exhibitors  appeared, 
and  the  competition  was  so  keen  that  equal  first  prizes  were  awarded  by 
the  Judges  to  Mr.  G.  Monnf,  Canterbury,  and  Messrs.  Paul  k  Son, 
Cheshunt.  In  the  former  stand  the  best  blooms  were  Reynolds 
Hole,  Mrs.  John  Laing,  Madame  EugSne  Verdier,  Charles  Lefebvre, 
Duke  of  Edinburgh,  Gustave  Piganeau,  and  Prince  Arthur,  and  ii>  the 
lattfT,  Ulrich  Brunner,  Reynolds  Hole,  D«c  de  Rohan,  Xavier  Olibo, 
Eclair,  and  Horace  Yemet  were  the  best.  Mr.  G.  Mount  was  placed 
first  with  twelve  single  trusses  out  of  six  competitors,  showing  in  good 
form  Earl  of  DufEerin,  Madame  Eugene  Verdier,  Charles  Lefebvre,  Mrs. 
John  Laing,  Ulrich  Brunner,  Duchess  of  Bedford,  Caroline  Testout, 
Duke  of  Wellington,  A.  K.  WilUams,  Prince  Arthur,  Gustave  Piganeau, 
and  Xavier  Olibo.  Tie  second  award  went  to  Messrs.  Paul  k  Son,  Ches¬ 
hunt,  Mr.  G.  Mount  was  again  first  with  a  dozen  trebles  ;  the  flowers, 
which  showed  the  effects  of  the  hot  sunshine,  were  Gustave  Piganeau, 
Earl  of  DufEerin,  La  B'rance,  Xavier  Olibo,  Marie  Baumann,  A.  K. 
Williams,  Comte  Ra’mbaud,  Mrs.  John  Laing,  Caroline  Testout,  Madame 
Victor  Verdier,  Ulrich  Brunner,  and  Madame  Eugbne  Verdier.  The 
second  i  place  here  was  taken  by  Messrs.  Paul  &  Son.  Mr.  George 
Mount  was  winner  with  twelve  single  trusses  of  one  variety,  showing 
Mrs.  John  Laing,  Messrs.  Paul  &  Son  taking  second  prize  with  the  same 
variety. 
Messrs.  D.  Prior  &  Son,  Colchester,  won  with  twenty-four  single 
trusses  of  Teas  and  Noisettes,  showing  moderate  blooms  of — Back  row  ; 
Souvenir  d’un  Ami,  Souvenir  d’Elise,  Ernest  Metz,  Marie  Van  Houtte, 
Madame  Lambard,  The  Bride,  Souvenir  De  S.  A.  Prince,  Comtesse  de 
Nadaillac.  Middle  row  ;  Niphetos,  Jean  Ducher,  Innocente  Pirola,  La 
Princesse  Vera,  Maibchal  Niel,  Maman  Cochet,  Madame  Scipion  Cochet, 
Madame  Hoste.  Front  row  ;  Madame  Bravy ,.  Caroline  Kuster,  Hon.  Edith 
Gifford,  Mrs.  Jas.  Wilson,  Francisca  Kruger,  Catherine  Mermet,  Madame 
Hippolyte  Jamain,  and  Sunset.  Messrs.  Paul  &  Son,  Cheshunt,  were 
winners  of  the  second  award.  The  first  prize  for  twelve  treble  Teas  also 
went  to  Messrs.  D.  Prior  k  Son,  who  showed  Maman  Cochet,  Souvenir 
d’Elise,  The  Bride,  Marie  Van  Houtte,  Innocente  Pirola,  Comtesse  de 
Nadaillac,  Caroline  Kuster,  Ernest  Metz,  Niphetos,  Souvenir  d’un  Ami, 
Marbchal  Niel,  and  Souvenir  de  8.  A.  Prince,  Messrs.  Paul  k  Son 
again  taking  the  second  place.  Messrs.  Paul  k  Son  were  first  with 
twelve  Teas  in  one  variety,  showing  Innocente  Pirola.  Messrs.  D.  Prior 
and  Son  followed  second  with  Maman  Cochet. 
LIVERPOOL  NOTES. 
Waveeteee  Botaxical  Gaedens. 
To  the  Corporation  and  to  the  residents  situated  in  this  part  of 
greater  Liverpool  the  improved  condition  of  the  above  gardens  must  be 
a  source  of  much  pleasure.  The  grounds  are  extensive,  and  on  a  recent 
visit  looked  the  picture  of  neatness,  everything  appearing  as  it  ought 
to  be,  thoroughly  well  cared  for.  Herbaceous  and  other  hardy  plants 
have  been  re-arranged  in  prepared  borders,  and  are  thriving  remarkably 
well,  room  being  given  for  each  kind  to  be  inspected  by  students.  The 
hardy  fernery  is  most  interesting  and  worthy  of  careful  inspection, 
the  varieties  being  in  excellent  condition.  A  portion  of  ground  has 
been  set  apart  for  the  Chrysanthemums,  of  which  3000  are  grown,  and 
well  they  look,  giving  every  promise  of  a  good  return  in  their  proper 
season.  Palms  and  Ferns  have  been  repotted,  and  looked  admirable, 
whilst  over  a  thousand  Pelargoniums  form  a  bright  and  pleasing  array 
on  the  front  stages.  All  the  glass  houses  present  the  same  clean  con¬ 
dition,  and  are  stocked  with  healthy  plants.  Altogether  the  gardens  and 
park  are  worthy  of  being  well  kept  by  the  Corporation,  whose  work  is 
appreciated  by  the  thousands  who  may  be  seen  enjoying  the  beautiful 
promenades.  Mr.  Richardson,  the  Curator,  is  to  be  complimented  on 
the  work,  and  in  having  such  a  painstaking  foreman  as  Mr.  Devanny, 
who  has  under  him  a  civil  and  hardworking  staff  of  men. 
Elm  Hall,  Waveeteee. 
The  spring  bedding  on  the  drive  has  been  most  charming  this  season. 
Some  250  yards  in  length,  the  background  contains  a  fine  shrubbery 
filled  with  choice  flowering  shrubs,  which  wind  in  and  out  in  the  most 
irregular  maimer.  A  border  3  feet  wide  runs  in  front,  and  here  Mr. 
Bracegirdle,  the  able  gardener  to  W.  H.  Watts,  Esq.,  planted  a  front 
row  of  Forget-me-nots,  then  one  of  yellow  Wallflowers,  and  behind  that 
a  band  of  the  old  blood-red  Wallflower.  These,  with  the  flowering 
shrubs  behind,  formed  a  more  than  pleasing  picture.  Other  impoitant 
work  has  and  is  being  carried  out,  such  as  a  new  tennis  court,  which  is 
completed,  and  a  commodious  stove  is  being  erected,  which  ought  to 
make  Mr.  Bracegirdle  a  formidable  opponent  at  the  leading  exhibitions. 
Knowsley  Hall. 
One  might  travel  many  miles  and  not  find  forced  Strawberries  grown 
to  such  splendid  proportions  as  they  are  by  Mr.  Doe  ;  4000  is  the  number 
grown,  and  they  have  this  year  produced  a  heavy  crop  of  fine,  handsome 
fruits,  excellent  in  colour  and  flavour.  La  Grosse  Sucrde  and  Royal 
Sovereign  Mr.  Doe  considers  unsurpassed  for  forcing,  and  1.500  of  the 
latter  are  being  potted  this  season.  Last  season’s  runners  carefully  laid 
in  are  chiefly  used,  and  no  better  system  could  possibly  be  followed. 
Monarch  and  Leader  have  both  had  a  trial  indoors  ;  the  former  is  not 
satisfactory,  but  the  latter,  as  a  late  variety,  has  produced  enormous 
crops  of  fruit,  fine  in  colour,  but  somewhat  deficient  in  flavour  ;  it  will, 
however,  be  tried  again.  Outside  the  crops  have  been  superior  to  all 
others,  and  Liverpool  growers  will  do  well  to  make  a  note  of  these  two 
sterling  novelties.  Melons  were,  at  the  time  of  my  visit,  superb  ;  one 
side  of  a  house  contained  seventy-two  beautiful  fruits,  several  of  which 
scaled  G  lbs.  each.  The  majority  are  all  seedlings  raised  by  Mr.  Doe, 
many  possessing  exceptional  merit.  All  the  Vine  borders  have  been  re¬ 
made,  and  alterations  to  the  houses  are  in  contemplation,  entailing  much 
study  and  labour  for  some  time  to  come. — R.  P.  R. 
ROYAL  HORTICULTURAL  SOCIETY. 
Deill  Hall,  July  14th. 
The  show  at  the  Drill  Hall  on  Tuesday  was  not  very  large,  though 
many  fine  exhibits  were  staged.  Hardy  flowers  and  vegetables  made 
the  major  portion  of  the  display.  Orchids  being  sparsely  shown.  The 
Rose  show  held  at  the  same  time  is  reported  on  page  53. 
Feuit  Committee. — Present :  P.  Crowley,  Esq.  (in  the  chair)  ; 
with  Rev.  W.  Wilks,  and  H.  Pearson,  J.  Cheal,  A,  IT.  Barron,  T.  J.  Salt- 
marsh,  T.  B'jfe,  J.  Smith,  G.  Reynolds,  G.  Sage,  T.  Farr,  C.  Herrin, 
J.  H.  Veitch,  W.  Bates,  A.  Dean,  J.  Willard,  and  J.  Wright. 
The  first  subject  introduced  was  Veifch's  Perfection  Straioherry  that 
was  unanimously  accorded  three  marXs  of  merit  at  Chiswick,  and  the 
variety  was  new  with  equal  unanimity  accorded  a  first-class  certificate 
(see  page  60).  Mr.  ^William  Carmichael,  41,  Pitt  Street,  Edinburgh, 
exhibited  Strawberries  William  Carmichael  and  Prince  of  Wales  from 
the  same  cross  as  the  foregoing  (Waterloo  and  British  Queen) ;  also 
Queen  of  Denmark  from  Frogmore  Late  Pine,  and  Latest  of  All.  The 
two  first  named  were  large,  the  last  mentioned  small,  but  good.  It 
was  suggested  that  Mr.  Carmichael’s  varieties  should  be  grown  in  the 
south — at  Chiswick — where  the  flavour  of  the  fruit  might  be  moie  fully 
developed  than  in  the  north. 
Several  Melons  were  examined,  some  being  of  no  value,  others  of  con¬ 
siderable  promise.  Mr,  J.  Barkham,  Longford  House  Gardens,  Rye,  sent  a 
well-netted  scarlet  fleshed  fruit,  Parltliam's  Searlct,  for  which  an  award 
of  merit  was  granted.  Mr.  Wilson  sent  from  Eridge  Castle  Gardens  a 
handsome  and  delicately  netted  Melon,  with  greenish  white  flesh,  juicy, 
and  very  refreshing.  Mr.  0.  Thomas  sent  Melon  The  Lady,  that  received 
an  award  of  merit  last  year.  Decidedly  overripe.  Mr.  G.  Wythes  sent 
Melon  Syon  Queen,  a  Beechwood  type  of  Melon ;  also  Syon  Gem.  Melon 
Lennox  Beauty  was  sent  from  the  Isle  of  Wight,  small,  poor,  and  promptly 
passed.  Mr.  Alderman,  Morden  Hall  Gardens,  Surrey,  sent  a  handsome 
fruit  of  Melon  Effingham  Perfection  :  parentage,  a  seedling  from  Hero 
of  Lockings  and  William  Tillery,  crossed  with  Windsor  Castle.  An 
award  of  merit  was  granted,  with  a  request  that  a  fruit  be  seen  again 
not  so  fully  ripe. 
Mr.  J.  J.  Craven,  The  Gardens,  Allerton  Priory,  Liverpool,  sent  fine 
clusters  of  Frogmore  Selected  Tomato  (vote  of  thanks).  Mr.  B’.  O. 
Foster,  Brockhampton  Nurseries,  Havant,  sent  Tomato  Brockhampton 
King  (recommended  to  be  tried  at  Chiswick).  Mr.  A.  Bishop  sent  from 
Westley  Hall  Gardens  a  new  Tomato,  very  dark  in  colour  and  overripe  ; 
also  a  large  mixed  green  and  red-fleshed  Melon,  ripe  in  the  centre  but 
hard  next  the  rind.  He  also  sent  heavily  laden  branches  of  what  was 
thought  to  be  the  Myrobalan  Plum,  and  a  desire  was  expressed  to  see 
ripe  fruit.  Mr.  W.  Palmer,  Andover,  sent  Cucumber  Palmer’s  Graceful, 
a  very  prolific  variety,  smooth,  dark  green,  and  of  good  quality,  but  no 
award  was  made.  Mr.  Hayne,  B'ordington,  Dorchester,  sent  sprays 
of  the  Black  Currant  Gooseberry,  more  of  a  Gooseberry  than  a  Currant, 
small  and  dark  in  colour. 
Messrs.  Johnson  k  Son,  Boston,  sent  a  handsome  dish,  also  bearing 
haulm,  of  the  Boston  Unrivalled  Pea,  3^  feet.  It  obtained  three 
marks  of  merit  at  Chiswick,  and  now  an  award  of  merit. 
Meritorious  collections  were  arranged  on  the  side  tables,  for  which 
medals  were  awarded.  Messrs.  James  Veitch  &  Sons  sent  twenty-two 
dishes  of  Cherries,  fourteen  of  Currants,  one  of  Superlative  Raspberry, 
twenty-six  of  Gooseberries,  and  two  of  Pears,  all  in  admirable  condition 
(silver  Knightian  medal). 
Mr.  Keif,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Abbot,  South  Villa,  Regent’s  Park,  sent 
three  boxes  of  handsome  Peaches  grown  within  two  miles  of  Charing 
