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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
October  29,  1896. 
Prizes  for  Dessert  Fruit. — For  Pears  Mr.  G.  Woodward  won  the 
first  prize  with  fine  fruits  of  Doyenn^  dn  Cornice,  and  the  second  with 
Beurrci  Superfin.  He  also  secured  the  first  prize  for  Apples  with  Cox’s 
Orange  Pippin  ;  Mr.  C.  Herrin,  Dropmore,  being  second  with  Ribston 
Pippin. 
Floral  Committee.— Present :  W.  Marshall,  Esq.  (in  the  chair)  ; 
with  Messrs.  J.  Fraser,  H.  B.  May,  H.  Herbst,  R.  Dean,  R.  Owen,  G. 
Stevens,  J.  Jennings,  J.  Hudson,  J.  T.  McLeod,  T.  Peed,  R.  M.  Hogg, 
W.  Bain,  J.  D.  Pawle,  G.  Nicholson,  G.  Engleheart,  J.  T.  Bennett-Pob, 
C.  E.  Pearson,  J.  Walker,  J.  W,  Barr,  H,  J.  Jones,  C.  E.  Shea,  H.  S. 
Leonard,  and  0.  T,  Druery, 
Mr.  W.  Farr,  gardener  to  A.  Pears,  Esq.,  Isleworth,  arranged  a  group 
of  Chrysanthemums.  The  plants  were  well  grown  and  carrying  flowers 
of  very  creditable  quality  (silver  Flora  medal).  Mr.  G.  Wythes, 
gardener  to  Earl  Percy,  Syon  House,  Brentford,  sent  a  collection  of 
Crotons  in  good  variety.  The  colouration  in  the  leafage  was  handsomely 
developed  (silver-gilt  Banksian  medal).  Mr.  Lane,  gardener  to  H.  J. 
Elwes,  Esq.,  Colesborne,  Gloucester,  staged  a  number  of  seedling 
Nerines,  amongst  which  many  charming  colours  were  apparent  (silver 
Banksian  medal).  Splendidly  berried  seedling  Pernettyas  came  from 
Mr.  A.  Waterer,  Knap  Hill,  Woking,  as  also  did  specimens  of  the  Knap 
Hill  Scarlet  Oak,  and  seedlings  of  the  Colorado  Blue  Spruce  (silver  Flora 
medal). 
Miscellaneous  foliage  and  flowering  plants  were  staged  by  Messrs. 
J.  Peed  &  Sons,  West  Norwood.  Crotons,  Draca3nas,  Pandanus,  Palms, 
and  Cypripediums  were  conspicuous  (bronze  Banksian  medal).  Mr. 
W.  Wells,  Earlswood  Nurseries,  Red  Hill,  sent  some  Chrysanthemums  in 
pots.  The  plants  were  carrying  good  leafage,  and  flowers  of  fine  sub¬ 
stance.  The  varieties  comprised  Australian  Gold,  John  Shrimpton, 
Mons.  Chenon  de  Lech  6,  Mrs.  J.  Lewis,  and  Trafalgar,  besides  several 
cut  blooms  (silver  Banksian  medal).  A  nice  collection  of  Nerines  came 
from  Mr.  Bain,  gardener  to  Sir  Trevor  Lawrence,  Bart.,  Burford  Lodge, 
Dorking.  There  were  several  seedlings,  besides  flexuosa  major,  ciuna- 
barina,  and  Meadowbanki. 
Chrysanthemum  Mrs.  E.  H.  Jenkins  came  from  Mr.  B.  H.  Jenkins, 
Hampton  Hill,  while  Messrs.  H.  Cannell  &  Sons,  Swanley,  sent  such 
varieties  as  Pride  of  Exmouth,  A.  H.  Wood,  Ernest  Cannell,  Robert 
Powell,  Mrs.  Oporto  Tait,  and  Jas.  Eadle.  A  new  incurved  named 
Mrs.  Jas.  Murray  was  sent  by  Mr.  R.  Owen,  Maidenhead  ;  as  also  was 
Prefet  Cassagneau.  Mr.  W.  J.  Godfrey,  Exmouth,  sent  some  superb 
flowers,  including  Belle  Mauve,  Australian  Gold,  Pride  of  Exmouth, 
La  Garonne,  Antoinette,  and  Mons.  Hoste,  all  in  good  condition.  Mr. 
A.  H.  Rickwood,  gardener  to  Dowager  Lady  Freake,  Twickenham,  sent 
flowers  of  C.  Fulwell  Park. 
The  collection  of  Zonal  Pelargoniums  sent  by  Mr.  0.  Thomas,  Royal 
Gardens,  Windsor,  were  brightly  beautiful,  and  lightened  up  the  show  in 
a  pleasing  manner.  Amongst  the  many  varieties  were  Raspail  Improved, 
Kate  Turner,  Mr.  Mclndoe,  Perdita,  Lady  Russell.  Lady  Reed,  Mrs. 
Hall,  White  Lady,  and  Qualine  (silver  Banksian  medal).  Miscellaneous 
olants  came  from  Messrs,  J.  Laing  &  Sons,  Forest  Hill.  Crotons, 
Cypripediums,  Palms,  Begonias,  and  Ferns  were  all  well  staged.  Messrs. 
J.  Veitch  &  Sons  sent  a  box  of  capsules  of  Physalis  Franchetti  (silver 
Flora  medal). 
Okchib  Committee. — Present:  H.  J.  Veitch,  Esq,  (in  the  chair); 
with  Dr.  Masters,  and  De  B.  Crawshay,  H.  M.  Pollett,  H.  Ballantine, 
J.  G.  Fowler,  J,  T.  Gabriel,  H.  Williams,  H.  J.  Chapman,  T.  W.  Bond, 
E.  Hill,  J.  Jacques,  W.  Cable,  A.  H.  Smee,  J.  Douglas,  T.  Courtauld, 
and  J.  O’Brien. 
The  Orchids  from  Messrs.  J,  Veitch  &  Sons,  Chelsea,  were  of  great 
beauty,  and  formed  the  most  charming  exhibit  in  the  show.  Quality 
was  combined  with  quantity,  the  plants  being  splendid  examples  of 
culture.  Amongst  them  were  noted  Cattleya  labiata,  C.  Dowiana  aurea, 
C.  Chloris,  with  several  Laslio-Cattleyas  and  Cypripediums  of  great 
beauty  (small  gold  medal).  Mr.  H.  J.  Chapman,  gardener  to  R.  J. 
Measures,  Esq.  Camberwell,  staged  a  comparatively  large  exhibit  of 
Orchids,  containing  many  of  general  interest,  with  others  worthy  more 
especially  of  botanists’  attention.  It  was  a  highly  creditable  exhibit 
(silver  Flora  medal). 
Orchids  were  also  staged  in  fair  numbers  and  varieties  by  Messrs. 
B.  S.  Williams  &  Co.,  Upper  Holloway  ;  and  H.  Low  &  Co.,  Upper 
Clapton.  F.  Hardy,  Esq.,  Tyntesfield,  Ashton-on-Mersey,  exhibited 
several  Cattleyas,  as  did  Mr.  Johnson,  gardener  to  Thos.  Statter,  Esq  , 
Manchester,  These  were  of  superb  quality  (silver  Flora  medal). 
Messrs.  F.  Sander  &  Co.,  St.  Albans,  staged  a  group  largely  composed 
of  Cattleyas  in  fine  form.  Oncidiums  and  Dendrobiums  were  also 
comprised.  Mons.  G.  Mantin,  CbtUeau  de  Belair,  Olivet,  France,  sent 
several  Cattleyas  of  merit  (silver  Banksian  medal)  ;  H.  J.  Elwes,  Esq., 
sending  a  few  Orchids  (bronze  Banksian  medal). 
Certificates  and  Awards  op  Merit. 
Cattleya  Elvina  (J.  Veitch  &  Sons). — The  result  of  a  cross  between 
C.  Trianae  and  C.  Schilleriana,  this  is  very  distinct.  The  sepals  and 
petals  are  dull  red  flushed  with  white.  The  lip  is  crimson  purple  edged 
white  (award  of  merit). 
Cattleya  laiiata  R .  J.  Measures  (H.  J.  Chapman). — A  superb  variety. 
The  colour  is  white,  save  for  soft  rose  markings  on  the  handsomely 
fimbriated  lip  (first-class  certificate). 
Cattleya  Le  Czar  (N.  Linden).— The  colour  of  the  sepals  and  petals 
of  this  Orchid  are  slatish  rose,  and  the  lip  dull  crimson  with  a  golden 
throat  (first-class  certificate). 
Chrysanthemum  Elsie  Teichman  (C.  E.  Shea). — This  is  a  variety  of 
wonderful  substance.  The  broad  florets  are  white  with  creamy  centres 
(award  of  merit). 
Chrysanthemum  Pride  of  Exmouth  (W.  J.  Godfrey  and  H.  Cannell 
and  Sons). — This  is  a  handsome  Japanese  that  is  sure  to  come  to  the 
front.  Save  at  the  tips  where  they  incurve  the  florets  are  reflexed.  The 
colour  of  the  broad  florets  is  ivory  white  with  rosy  purple  margins 
(award  of  merit). 
Chrysanthemum  Australian  Gold(yf.  J.  Godfrey  and  W.  Wells). — A 
superb  flower  for  which  we  are  indebted  to  Mons.  B.  Calvat.  The  shape 
is  perfect,  and  the  yellow  colour  in  every  way  satisfactory  (award  of 
merit). 
Chrysanthemum  Mrs.  Jas.  Murray  (R.  Owen). — An  incurved  of 
good  form.  The  build  of  the  flowers  substantial,  and  the  pale  lilac 
colour  pleasing  (award  of  merit). 
Chrysanthemum  Mrs.  J.  Lewis  (H.  Cannell  and  Sons). — Pure  white 
is  the  dolour  of  this  elegant  Japanese  (award  of  merit). 
Chrysanthemsi/m  Mrs.  Oi)orto  Tait  (H.  Cannell  &  Sons).  — The 
twisting  florets  of  this  Japanese,  of  the  Thunberg  type,  are  rich  golden 
yellow  in  colour  (award  of  merit.) 
Cypripcdium  Regina  (J,  Veitch  &  Sons). — A  handsome  hybrid  from 
Leeanum  and  Fairieanum.  The  dorsal  sepal  has  a  green  base  with  deep 
white  margin  and  chocolate  spotted  lines.  The  petals  are  pale  green 
striped  brown,  the  pouch  being  green  with  brown  markings  (award  of 
merit). 
Nerine  flexuosa  snajor  (W.  Bain). — This  is  a  floriferous  variety  with 
flesh  pink  blooms  (award  of  merit). 
Sarracsnm  Sanderce  (F.  Sander  &  Co.). — A  handsome,  tall  growing 
plant.  The  upper  portions  of  the  pitcher  are  white  with  red  venation 
(first-class  certificate). 
THE  YOUNG  GAHDENERS’  DOMAIN. 
Ireland  to  the  Rescue. 
I  AM  sorry  to  see  .so  few  availing  themselves  of  the  privilege  which 
you  have  granted  to  us  “young  gardeners”  in  giving  us  space  in  the 
Journal  to  narrate  our  experiences.  How  few  contribute  from  the 
Emerald  Isle,  even  “  E.  K.”  is  now  silent.  Surely  this  ought  not  to  be, 
and  I  trust  the  young  men  in  bothies  on  this  side  of  the  Irish  Sea  will 
contribute  largely  to  what  will  be  to  me  the  most  interesting  page  in 
your  valuable  paper.  Now  the  Chrysanthemum  season  has  again  come 
round  we  can  give  our  experience  of  the  newer  varieties  which  we  may 
be  growiner,  and  the  buds  and  date  of  taking  which  give  the  best  flowers. 
— W.  T.,  Ireland. 
[A  very  good  suggestion.  Many  young  gardeners  ean  impart  useful 
information  in  an  interesting  manner,  if  they  try,  as  “  S.  Junior  ” 
shows  in  the  next  communication.  Perhaps  “  E.  K.”  will  wake  up  at 
the  summons  of  his  compatriot.] 
r\i. 
Seasonable  Routine  Duties. 
With  the  sudden  change  of  temperature  we  are  being  forcibly 
reminded  of  the  near  approach  of  another  winter  with  its  trials  of  onr 
skill.  Where  there  is  a  range  of  houses,  even  though  of  no  great 
extent,  they  are  a  source  of  endless  anxiety  unless  the  juniors  can  be 
depended  on. 
Great  care  as  to  ventilation  ought  now  to  be  exercised.  Many  of 
the  houses  will  be  undergoing  quite  cool  treatment,  yet  much  damage 
may  be  done  in  a  very  few  minutes  by  careless  ventilation.  Plants 
which  are  fairly  hardy  in  ordinary  circumstances  are  quite  unfit  to  stand 
the  frosty  air  from  an  open  front  ventilator.  Although  the  sun  may  be 
shining  with  bright  warm  rays  it  has  not  the  power  to  counteract  the 
effect  caused  by  the  draught  between  the  top  and  bottom  ventilators  of 
a  house  when  they  are  open.  I  once  had  the  misfortune,  or  it  may  now 
be  good  fortune,  to  see  some  plants  spoiled  in  this  way.  I  have  not  yet, 
neither  am  I  likely,  to  forget  the  lesson  I  then  had. 
Another  thing,  which  at  this  time  of  year  does  more  harm  than  when 
the  weather  is  warmer,  is  over-ventilating  warm  houses.  It  often 
happens  that  temperatures  rush  up  very  quickly  with  the  strong  sunshine 
after  a  frosty  night,  and  to  compensate  for  the  speedy  rise  a  large  amount 
of  air  is  sometimes  admitted  at  once.  In  this  lies  the  mistake.  A  little 
air,  with  plenty  of  moisture  about  the  paths  and  stages,  is  by  far  the 
better  way  to  keep  the  temperature  and  atmosphere  in  a  proper  condition. 
Fires  ought  also  to  be  properly  looked  after.  The  weather  changes  so 
suddenly  at  times  that  it  is  always  best  to  be  prepared  for  it.  In  the 
usual  course  all  faulty  heating  apparatus  will  have  been  attended  to  by 
those  in  authority  over  us.  It  is  rather  hard  lines  for  them  if  we  cannot 
manage  our  part  by  keeping  the  fires  clean  and  ready  for  any  emergency. 
A  clean  fire  takes  far  less  work  after  it  is  once  right.  Stoking  may  not 
be  the  cleanest  work  connected  with  gardening,  yet  an  industrious  young 
man  may  find  pleasure  even  in  a  stokehole. — S.  Junior. 
TRADE  CATALOGUES  RECEIVED. 
Bruant,  Poitiers, —  General  List. 
W.  Wells,  Earlswood  Nurseries,  Red  Hill. — Chrysanthe^nums, 
S,  Bide,  Farnham, — Trees  and  Shruhs. 
Fisher,  Son  &  Sibray,  Ltd.,  SheflQeld. — Fruit  Trees  and  Roses. 
