October  16,  1896. 
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E.  Beckett,  gardener  to  Lord  Aldenham,  Aldenham  House,  Elstree. 
The  stand  occupied  half  of  one  Bide  of  the  Drill  Hall,  and  comprised 
such  varieties  as  Acris,  Vimineus,  Cassiope,  Andromeda,  difiasus  hori- 
zontalis,  and  many  others.  Messrs.  Barr  &  Son,  Covent  Garden,  sent 
Michaelmas  Daisies,  early  flowering  Chrysanthemums,  Irises,  and  other 
flowers  in  good  form  and  variety.  Mr.  J.  Hudson,  The  Gardens, 
Gnnnersbury  House,  Acton,  had  an  exhibit  demonstrating  the  utility  of 
Michaelmas  Daisies  raised  from  cuttings  inserted  in  May  and  grown  in 
a  very  dwarf  state.  Tlie  plants  ranged  in  height  from  9  to  18  inches. 
Such  plants  must  be  of  value  for  late  bedding.  Mr.  H.  B.  May,  Upper 
Edmonton,  sent  specimens  of  Adiantum  farleyense  in  good  form,  and 
some  plants  of  Begonia  Gloire  de  Lorraine. 
Mr.  George  Prince,  Oxford,  staged  an  effective  stand  arranged  with 
TeaEoses  and  their  own  foliage.  Dahlias  in  considerable  numbers  came 
from  Messrs.  J.  Cheal  &  Sons,  Crawley.  The  flowers  were  of  excellent 
quality,  and  comprised  representatives  of  each  section.  Amongst  the 
Cactus  the  best  were  Matchless,  James  Hudson,  Mrs.  Barnes,  Mrs.  Beck, 
and  Kaiserin.  Of  singles  the  moat  conspicuous  were  Cadet,  The  Bride, 
Miss  Hudson,  W.  C.  Harvey,  Amos  Perry,  Duchess  of  Fife,  and 
Fred  Leslie.  Pompons  and  the  Show  and  Fancy  varieties  were  also 
well  shown. 
Seedling  Pernettyas  with  berries  of  various  colours  came  from 
Mr.  A.  Waterer,  Knap  Hill,  Woking,  as  also  did  flowers  of  Spiraea 
Anthony  Waterer  and  specimens  of  the  Knap  Hill  variety  of  the  Scarlet 
Oak.  The  exhibit  from  Messrs.  H.  Cannell  &  Sons,  Swanley,  was  not 
large  but  of  good  quality.  It  contained  Cannas  Queen  Charlotte, 
Senateur  Montifiore  and  Ed.  Meig,  with  Chrysanthemums  Robert 
Powell,  Anthonie,  Mrs.  George  Magee,  Mrs.  T.  S.  Lawton  and  Vice- 
Admiral  N,  Kasnakoff.  The  stand  made  by  Mr.  T.  S.  Ware,  Tottenham, 
was  composed  largely  of  early  flowering  Chrysanthemums,  such  as 
Ryecroft  Glory,  Paul  Crozy,  Bouquet  de  Feu,  Gloire  de  Mizin  and  others. 
A  few  large  flowering  Chrysanthemums  were  also  noticed,  including  a 
•new  incurved  named  Rena  Dula. 
Messrs.  J.  Veitch  &  Sons,  Chelsea,  sent  a  box  of  hybrids  of  Rhodo- 
<iendron  javanico-jasminiflorum.  The  flowers  were  of  splendid  quality, 
and  represented  such  varieties  as  carminatum,  Princess  Beatrice, 
Minerva,  luteo-roseum,  and  others.  The  same  firm  also  sent  plants  of 
Amasonia  punicea.  Messrs.  F.  Sander  &  Co.,  St.  Albans,  sent  a  basket 
of  a  handsome  Coleus  named  Captain  Holford.  Messrs.  F.  Cant  &  Co., 
Colchester,  exhibited  a  collection  of  Roses.  These  were  very  beautiful, 
and  the  varieties  were  well  diversified. 
Mr.  W.  Wells,  Earlswood  Nurseries,  Red  Hill,  staged  a  collection  of 
Chrysanthemums  of  splendid  quality.  Amongst  others  were  noticed 
Surprise,  Australian  Gold,  Noces  d’Or,  Prefet  Robert,  Phoebus,  Hairy 
Wonder,  Louise,  Rose  Wynne,  Graphic,  Madame  Alf.  Chatin,  and 
Madame  Gustave  Henry.  Mr.  Wells  also  showed  his  Simplicity  show 
box  with  tablets  for  the  names.  Messrs.  Young  &  Dobinson,  Stevenage, 
sent  a  varied  collection  of  hardy  flowers. 
Orchid  Committee. — Present :  H.  J.  Veitch,  Esq.  (in  the  chair)  ; 
with  Messrs.  J.  O’Brien,  H.  Ballantine,  De  B.  Crawshay,  H.  M.  Pollett, 
J.  G.  Fowler,  H,  J,  Chapman,  W.  H.  White,  J.  Jaques,  T.  Statter, 
E.  Ashworth,  W.  Cobb,  S.  Conrtauld,  T.  B.  Haywood,  E.  Hill,  and 
T.  W.  Bond. 
Messrs.  B.  S.  Williams  &  Son,  Upper  Holloway,  arranged  a  collection 
of  Orchids  interspersed  with  foliage  plants.  The  arrangement  was 
effective,  and  such  Orchids  as  Cypripedium  Crossianum,  C.  Pitcherianum, 
Williams’  var.,  C.  insigne  Wallacei  ;  Cattleya  labiata,  Oncidium  Forbesi, 
Vanda  Lowi,  V.  tricolor  superba  were  conspicuous.  Messrs.  J.  Veitch 
and  Sons,  as  usual,  sent  Orchids  in  splendid  form.  Their  exhibit  com¬ 
prised  Odontoglossum  grande,  0.  bictonense  album,  Cypripediums 
Charlesworthi,  superbiens,  Spicerianum,  oenanthum  superbum,  with 
Cattleyas  Mantini,  labiata,  Dowiana  aurea,  and  several  others.  Mr. 
G.  W,  Cummins,  gardener  to  A,  H.  Smee,  Esq  ,  Wallington,  sent  a  plant 
of  Comparettia  bicolor. 
Mr.  Johnson,  gardener  to  T.  Statter,  Esq ,  Stand  Hall,  Manchester, 
sent  Cypripedium  Adonis  picta,  Cattleya  Prince  of  Wales,  and  C. 
Countess  of  Derby.  Mr.  F.  Wheatley,  Teignmouth,  sent  flowers  of 
Cattleya  Dowiana,  Wheatley’s  variety  ;  De  B.  Crawshay,  Esq.,  Seven- 
oaks,  Odontoglossum  Uro-Skinneri  album  ;  and  Mr.  H.  Holbrook, 
gardener  to  E.  Ashworth,  Esq.,  Wilmslow,  Cattleya  labiata  autumnalis 
Mrs.  E.  Ashworth.  Messrs.  F.  Sander  &  Co,,  St.  Albans,  sent  a  few 
Orchids  of  fine  quality.  They  included  Dendrobium  aureum,  Cattleya 
labiata  in  variety,  Cypripedium  Fairy  Queen,  C,  nobilior,  C.  alcides, 
and  Odontoglossum  grande. 
Messrs.  H.  Low  &  Co.,  Upper  Clapton,  sent  a  small  collection  of 
Orchids,  mostly  Cattleyas  and  Cypripediums.  Mr.  A.  Nash,  gardener  to 
J,  C.  Ramsden,  Esq.,  Shamley  Green,  sent  a  fine  plant  of  Vanda  coerulea, 
receiving  a  cultural  commendation.  Mr.  T.  W.  Bond,  gardener  to  C  L.  N. 
Ingram,  Esq.,  Godaiming,  sent  several  hybrid  Cattleyas  ;  and  Mr.  Davies, 
gardener  to  J.  Gurney  Fowler,  Esq.,  South  Woodford,  a  magnificent 
specimen  of  Vanda  Sanderina.  The  plant  carried  eleven  splendidly 
flowered  spikes,  having  on  them  127  perfectly  developed  flowers. 
Awards. — The  medals  awarded  by  the  Floral  Committee  were  silver 
Flora  to  Messrs.  J.  Cheal  &  Sons  ;  bronze  Flora  to  Messrs.  Barr  &  Son 
and  Mr.  J.  Hudson  ;  silver-gilt  Banksian  to  Mr.  E.  Beckett ;  silver 
Banksians  to  Messrs.  H.  B.  May  and  G.  Prince  ;  and  bronze  Banksians  to 
Messrs.  T.  S.  Ware  and  W.  Wells.  The  Orchid  Committee  awarded  a  gold 
medal  to  J.  Gurney  Fowler,  Esq. ;  silver  Flora  to  Messrs.  J.  Veitch  and 
Sons  and  T.  W.  Bond  ;  and  silver  Banksians  to  Messrs.  B.  S.  Williams 
and  Son,  H.  Low  &  Co.,  F.  Sander  &  Co.,  and  W.  Johnson. 
Certificates  and  Awards  op  Merit. 
Aglaonema  Curtisi  (J.  Veitch  &  Sons). — A  handsome  foliage  plant. 
The  leaves  are  broad,  with  a  green  ground  colour  and  white  markings 
(first-class  certificate). 
Asplenium  Seristi  (H.  B.  May),  —  A  handsome  Fern  with  large 
little  divided  fronds  (award  of  merit). 
Begonia  Dwtallica  Regina  (J.  Willard). — As  the  name  implies,  this 
is  a  variety  of  metallica.  The  foliage  is  green  white  veined  with 
crimson  (award  of  m‘  rit). 
Cattleya  Apollo  (J.  Veitch  &  Sons). — This  is  a  hybrid  resulting  from 
a  cross  between  Mossiae  and  Acklandiae.  It  is  one  of  the  most  distinct 
Cattleyas  we  have  seen.  The  sepals  and  petals  are  buff  in  the  centre, 
banded  and  flushed  with  rose.  The  lip  is  purplish  red  with  a  small 
yellow  patch  in  the  throat  (first-class  certificate). 
Cattleya  Dowiana,  Wheatley's  var,  (F.  Wheatley). — A  superb  form 
of  the  well-known  type  (first-class  certificate). 
Cattleya  Eclipse  (T.  W.  Bond). — A  small  flowered  hybrid.  The 
sepals  and  petals  are  rose,  the  lip  being  dull  rose,  with  a  darker  throat 
(award  of  merit). 
Cattleya  lahiata  Mrs.  E.  Ashworth  (H.  Holbrook). — The  sepals  and 
petals  of  this  variety  are  pure  white.  The  lip  is  crimson-purple  with 
a  white  fimbriated  margin  (first-class  certificate). 
Cattleya  Triumph  (T.  W.  Bond). — The  result  of  a  cross  between 
C.  speciosissima  and  C.  Lawrenceana ;  this  is  very  beautiful.  The 
colour  is  delicate  rose  save  for  a  little  crimson  on  the  lip  and  the  creamy 
throat  (first-class  certificate). 
Chrysanthemum  Madame  Gustave  Henry  (W.  Wells). — A  cream 
coloured  incurved  Japanese  of  good  promise  (award  of  merit). 
Comparettia  speciosa  (G.  W.  Cummins). — A  rarely  seen  Orchid,  with 
orange  red  flowers  (award  of  merit). 
Cypripedium  Charlesworthi,  Low's  var.  (H.  Low  &  Co.).  —  The 
dorsal  sepal  of  this  variety  is  of  enormous  size,  otherwise  the  flower  does 
not  differ  materially  from  the  type  (award  of  merit). 
Dahlia  Geraldine  (C.  Turner). — A  yellow  ground  Pompon  with 
brick  red  edges  (award  of  merit). 
Dahlia  Clarissa  (C.  Turner). — Pale  primrose  is  the  colour  of  this 
handsomely  formed  Pompon  (award  of  merit). 
Dahlia  Ophelia  (C.  Turner). — This  belongs  to  the  Cactus  section. 
The  colour  is  crimson  red  (award  of  merit). 
Dahlia  Mrs.  Kingsley  Foster  (J.  Cheal  &  Sons). — Buff  yellow  is  the 
colour  of  this  well-formed  Cactus  Dahlia  (award  of  merit). 
Lobelia  Gerardi  (W.  Bain). — The  flowers  of  this  plant  are  blue,  and 
borne  oo  spikes  about  1  foot  high  (award  of  merit). 
Pteris  Childsi  (T.  Childs).  —  A  handsome  Fern.  The  graceful 
fronds  are  much  divided,  and  slightly  crested  (first-class  certificate). 
Salvia  splendens  grandijiora  (W.  Bain). — A  splendid  specimen  of 
the  type  (award  of  merit). 
THE  YOUNG  GARDENERS’  DOMAIN. 
A  Beginning. 
The  contribution  of  your  correspondent,  “  An  Old  Provincial,” 
page  307,  has  prompted  me  to  observe  that  when  young  gardeners  give 
thoughtful  attention  to  garden  literature  and  desire  to  have  a  share  in  it 
it  is  a  step  in  the  right  direction,  which  may  in  the  unseen  future  produce 
such  fruit  as  to  surpass  their  sanguine  expectations.  I  am  of  opinion, 
bearing  this  object  in  view,  that  very  beneficial  results  would  accrue  to 
the  juvenile  members  of  the  fraternity  if  space  can  be  provided  for  us 
in  our  valuable  Journal,  where  intelligent  young  gardeners  might 
express  their  opinions  and  narrate  varied  experiences  without  fear  of 
severe  criticisms  from  older  scribes,  provided  that  everything  be  con¬ 
ducted  on  elevating  and  educational  principles. 
I  venture  to  say  the  space  thus  allocated  would  enhance  the  value  of 
the  Journal,  by  arousing  especial  interest  from  the  residents  of  bothydom, 
whose  dormant  abilities  would  be  exercised  during  spare  time  in  active 
pen  service,  at  the  same  time  following  the  good  advice  of  “  An  Old  Boy.” 
All  aspiring  botbyites  hope  eventually  to  rise  in  the  social  scale  and 
become  gardeners  worthy  of  the  name.  Then,  as  they  take  their  exit 
from  the  bothy  to  incur  higher  responsibilities,  they  should  be  competent 
to  draw  pens  with  the  other  learned  chiefs  of  the  profession.  Success  is 
won  by  taking  pains. — H.  Turner. 
Memories  and  Morals  of  Bothydom. 
As  one  of  the  young  gardeners  who  have  followed  with  great  interest 
the  remarks  made  by  “  An  Old  Boy  ”  on  the  above  subject,  I  desire  on 
behalf  of  the  young  men  of  this  locality  to  render  our  hearty  thanks  to 
the  “  Old  Boy  ”  for  the  sound  advice  he  has  given  us.  Those  who  have 
read  the  articles  in  question  will  agree  with  me  that  we  have  much  to 
thank  many  head  gardeners  for  who  have  carefully  studied  the  interests 
of  young  men,  in  securing  for  them  healthy  dwellings  and  other 
advantages  that  ought  to  be  appreciated  and  acknowledged. — J.  F.  D., 
Warioichshire.  _ 
Having  read  and  re-read  “  An  Old  Boy’s  ”  ”  Memories  and  Morals  of 
B  ithydom,”  I  take  the  opportunity  of  thanking  him  for  the  useful  and 
encouraging  advice  he  has  given  us.  I  for  one  shall  do  my  best  to 
follow  it,  and  I  hope  there  are  many  more  who  will  do  the  same.  It  has 
been,  and  will  be,  I  am  sure,  of  great  benefit  to  me.  I  have  anxiously 
waited  each  Thursday  that  I  might  continue  to  hear  his  advice,  and  I 
hope  he  will  continue  to  give  it  in  some  shape  or  form  to  us  youngsters 
who  so  sorely  need  it. — A  Young  Boy. 
