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ROELLA  CILIATA. 
This  plant  is  a  member  of  a  small  genus  belonging  to  the  Cam- 
panulacem,  the  chief  characteristic  being  derived  from  the  capsule, 
which  is  elongated  and  two-celled,  opening  by  a  hole  in  the  apex.  The 
species  shown  in  the  engraving  (flg.  43)  is  a  beautiful  bat  somewhat 
delicate  plant,  and  requires  care  and  attention  to  grow  it  satisfactorily. 
It  is  well  deserving  the  attention  of  all  plant-growers.  Pot  in  good 
fibry  peat,  adding  about  a  third  of  sand,  and  if  some  pieces  of  sandstone 
or  charcoal  are  introduced  they  will  serve  to  keep  the  soil  more  open 
and  greatly  benefit  the  plant.  Special  care  must  be  given  to  the 
drainage,  not  so  much  as  regards  quantity  as  in  the  matter  of  covering, 
in  order  to  prevent  the  soil  running  into  it  and  stopping  the  free  per¬ 
colation  of  the  water  ;  for  although  the  plants  enjoy  a  liberal  supply  of 
water,  they  cannot  suffer  the  slightest  stagnation,  for  when  this  comes 
about,  either  at  the  roots  or  in  the  atmosphere,  its  greatest  bane,  mildew, 
is  sure  to  make  its  appearance.  By  no  means  stimulate  the  plants 
during  winter,  but  have  the  growths  well  ripened  in  autumn,  and  the 
plants  will  pass  through  the  dull  season  in  good  condition.  The  growths 
made  in  winter  are  always  weak  and  miserable.  A  dry  atmosphere  with 
a  free  circulation  of  air  is  requisite  for  the  health  of  the 
plants  and  the  prevention  of  mildew. 
Boella  ciliata  is  a  slender-growing,  much-branched,  green¬ 
house  shrub,  attaining  a  height  of  some  2  or  3  feet.  Leaves 
Heath-like  and  light  green.  There  are  five  distinct  colours 
in  the  flowers,  which,  being  disposed  in  rings  or  circles,  pro¬ 
duce  a  striking  effect.  The  base  of  the  corolla  is  yellowish 
white  ;  succeeding  this  is  a  circle  of  deep  bluish  black  ; 
above  this  comes  another  circle  of  lavender  blue  succeeded 
narrow  ring  of  white,  whilst  the  spreading  lobes  are  pale  purple. 
HORTICULTURAL  SHOWS. 
FELLING  (NEAR  NBWOASTLB-ON-TYNE). 
August  17th  and  18th. 
The  seventh  exhibition  of  this '  Society  was  held  on  the  above 
dates  in  a  field  near  to  the  station.  The  present  exhibition  was  the  best 
the  Society  has  ever  held,  although  in  recent  years  this  exhibition  has 
taken  a  leading  position  amongst  north  country  shows.  This  is  much 
due  to  the  energy  and  capability  exhibited  by  the  Secretary,  Mr.  J. 
Morris,  and  the  President  Councillor  Wm.  Simpson.  Both  gentlemen 
are  well  known  and  widely  respected  in  this  district. 
For  six  stove  and  greenhouse  the  Society  offer  four  prizes.  For  the 
time  of  year  the  competition  was  good.  Mr.  D.  Wylam  was  first  with 
Stephanotis  floribunda,  Clerodendron  fallax,  Allamanda  Wardleana, 
Rondeletia  speciosa  major,  Ixora  Chelsoni,  and  Phcenocoma  prolifera 
Barnesi.  Mr.  J.  Morris,  Felling,  was  second  with  a  fine  lot  of  plants. 
For  foliage  plants  .the  former  exhibitor  was  first.  Coleuses,  Roses  in 
pots,  Liliums,  and  Petunias  were  altogether  a  very  good  collection.  For 
eighteen  Dahlias,  the  old  veteran,  Mr.  M.  Walker,  was  first  with  a 
fine  well-formed  lot.  For  Cactuses  Messrs.  Harkness  &  Son,.  Bedale, 
were  first,  and  for  Pompons  Mr.  Edmondson  was  in  the  premier  position. 
Show  and  Fancy  Pansies  were  alsp  very  good,  and  Gladioli  must  be 
included.  The  following  were  first  respectively — G.  Davison  in  both 
classes,  and  Harkness  &  Sons  respectively. 
Herbaceous  flowers  were  grand,  Mr.  Edmondson  being  first  and 
Messrs.  Harkness  second.  The  former  had  Harpalium  rigidum,  Scabiosa 
caucasica,  Hyacinthus  candicans,  Helianthus  Soleil  d’Or  (Hartland’s 
var.),  Phlox  Diadem,  Montbretia  Pottsi,  Veronica  longifolia  subsessilis, 
Helianthus  multiflorus,  and  Dracocephalum  speciosa.  Grapes  were 
also  shown  well  in  ibis  class,  Messrs.  Atkinson  and  Lonsdale  being 
amongst  the  successful  exhibitors.  Cut  flowers  were  a  numerous 
collection,  and  the  epergnes  and  bouquets  were  full  of  artistic  merit. 
Messrs.  Edmondson,  Battensby,  and  Webster  were  the  principal  prize- 
takers.  Vegetables  were  a'so  of  exceptional  merit.  The  Felling  Show 
may  now  be  taken  as  a  criterion  how  well  those  are  grown  in  the  North 
of  England.  Messrs.  W.  Archer,  J.  Grainger,  J.  Lawson,  J.  Gardner, 
W.  Lawson,  T.  Bell,  G.  Whipp,  D.  Liddle,  Charlton.  This  Society  has 
evidently  a  great  future  before  it,  as  it  is  undoubtedly  under  good 
management ;  but  we  would  just  suggest  that  all  exhibitions  are  for 
educational  purposes,  it  would  be  better  if  the  Society  enforced  their 
rule  that  all  exhibits  be  correctly  labelled. — Bernabd  Cowan,  F.R.H.S. 
WORTHING. — August  19th. 
The  seventh  annual  show  of  the  Worthing  Horticultural  Society  was 
held  on  the  19th  inst.  in  the  People’s  Park  of  that  town,  a  most  suitable 
place  in  every  respect  for  an  exhibition.  Plants,  cut  flowers,  fruits,  and 
vegetables  were  largely  shown,  and  in  most  cases  in  splendid  condition. 
The  weather  was  beautifully  fine,  consequently  large  numbers  of  visitors 
attended. 
Groups,  both  honorary  and  competitive,  were  well  shown,  and  added 
largely  to  the  attractiveness  of  the  exhibition.  In  the  open  class  Mr. 
J.  Rolfe,  gardener  to  Colonel  Dawea,  was  placed  first  with  a  very  light 
and  tasteful  arrangement,  both  flowering  and  foliage  plants  being  bright 
and  well  coloured,  and  not  overcrowded.  Mr.  L.  Hayler,  gardener  t» 
W.  F.  H.  Lyon,  Esq.,  J.P.,  was  a  close  second,  but  the  flowering  plants 
were  rather  too  freely  used  in  proportion  to  foliage,  otherwise  it  was  a 
fine  group.  Mr.  C.  Short,  gardener  to  Major  A.  H.  Henty,  J.P.,  was  third, 
also  showing  well.  For  six  stove  or  greenhouse  plants  Mr.  C.  Short  was 
a  good  first.  For  six  Ferns  Mr.  C.  Short  was  again  first,  Mr.  Hayler 
second,  both  showing  very  fine  collections.  For  six  Caladiums  Mr. 
Short  was  first,  and  Mr.  F.  Hipgrave,  gardener  to  J.  Ritchie,  Esq., 
Manor  House,  second.  Coleus  made  a  grand  show,  most  of  the 
plants  being  large  and  highly  coloured.  Here  Mr.  A.  Dinnage, 
gardener  to  R.  W.  Thrapps,  Esq.,  led  the  way,  being  closely  followed 
by  Messrs.  Short  and  Rolfe.  Mr.  G.  Howell,  gardener  to  C.  A. 
Sennett,  Esq,,  was  first  for  six  Fuchsias  with  very  creditable  specimens. 
Zonal  Pelargoniums  were  large  and  finely  bloomed.  First  Mr.  Dinnage, 
FIG.  43.— EOELLA  CILIATA. 
being  closely  followed  by  Mr.  Howell.  Single  specimen  plants,  both 
flowering  and  foliage,  were  numerous  and  good.  For  the  former  Mr. 
Hayler  won  with  a  magnificent  Fuclsia,  Mr.  Hipgrave  being  second 
with  a  good  Allamanda  Hendersoni. 
Cut  flowers  consisted  of  Dahlias,  Asters,  Roses,  and  hardy  herbaceous, 
the  last-named  being  very  good  indeed.  Table  decorations  formed  quite 
a  feature,  and  Mrs.  Johnson  won  in  the  principal  class  in  a  keen  com¬ 
petition  with  a  charming  light  arrangement,  the  colours  being  well 
blended  and  lightly  put  up.  Miss  A.  Elliot  was  second,  using  Tea  Roses 
with  good  effect.  Fruit  was  grand,  as  may  be  expected  at  Worthing, 
many  of  the  market  growers  competing.  Nine  stands  of  three  bunches 
of  black  Grapes  were  put  up,  all  being  good,  the  first  prize  going  to  Mr. 
F.  Paice,  gardener  to  T.  Bushby,  Esq.,  Heine,  for  magnificent  bunches  of 
Black  Alicante,  being  large  in  bunch  and  berry,  and  finely  finished. 
Second  Mr.  W.  Laker,  gardener  to  A.  G.  Linfield,  Esq,,  Ham  Lane, 
Worthing,  with  fine  Gros  Maroc,  and  third  Mr.  E,  Chaffer,  fruit  grower, 
Lansdown  Road,  Worthing,  with  excellent  bunches  of  Appley  Towers. 
Muscats  were  equally  well  shown,  Messrs.  Barnwell  Brothers,  Crescent 
Road  Nurseries,  Worthing,  being  first  with  bunches  large  and  highly 
coloured  ;  second,  Mr.  F.  Page,  Ham  Lane ;  third,  Mr.  C.  Short. 
Baskets  of  Grapes  containing  about  12  lbs.  were  well  shown. 
First,  Mr.  F.  Paice  ;  second,  Mr.  W.  H.  Burtenahaw,  gardener  to  J.  H. 
Wingfield,  Eeq.,  West  Terrace,  Worthing ;  third,  Mr.  W.  Laker.  For 
Muscats  Messrs.  Barnwell  Brothers  again  come  first ;  secsnd,  Mr. 
