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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER 
August  12.  1897. 
same  firm  sent  also  hardy  shrubs,  including  Colutea  arborescens 
purpurea,  Hydrangea  quercifolia,  Ptelia  trifoliata,  and  others. 
Mr.  Bain,  gardener  to  Sir  Trevor  Lawrence,  Bart,  Burford  Lodge, 
Dorking,  exhibited  a  beautiful  collection  of  Gannas  and  Gladioli,  while 
Messrs.  Dobbie  &  Co.,  Eothesay,  staged  handsome  orange  and  lemon 
African  Marigolds.  Mr.  M.  Prichard,  Christchurch,  Hants,  exhibited 
a  collection  of  herbaceous  flowers,  comprising  Tritomas,  Rudbeckias, 
Montbretias,  Phloxes,  Heliopsis,  Bryngiums,  and  Liliums.  Messrs.  E. 
Wallace  &  Co.,  Colchester,  sent  superb  Liliums,  amongst  which  varieties 
of  lancifolium  and  auratum  were  conspicuous.  Gladioli  also  came  from 
this  source. 
Delphiniums  and  Phloxes  were  splendidly  staged  by  Messrs.  Barr 
and  Son,  King  Street.  Covent  Garden,  as  were  Gladioli  and  other  hardy 
flowers.  Messrs.  A.  W.  Young  &  Co.,  Stevenage,  sent  Gladioli,  Gloxinias, 
Carnations,  and  Pelargoniums.  Messrs.  Kelway  &  Son,  Langport,  sent 
spikes  of  Gladioli,  formally  laid  on  green  baize-covered  boards,  which 
much  detracted  from  their  beauty.  Gaillardias  also  came  from  Langport. 
The  Cactus  Dahlias  sent  by  Mr.  S.  Mortimer,  Eowledge,  Farnham, 
were  superb.  The  flowers  were  of  good  size  and  form  and  splendidly 
coloured.  Mr.  Mortimer’s  Show  and  Fancy  Dahlias  were  also  magnificent. 
In  each  section  many  of  the  newest  varieties  were  staged.  Mr,  J, 
Walker,  Thame,  staged  fine  collections  of  Show,  Fancy  and  Cactus 
Dahlias  comprising  many  well-known  varieties.  Messrs.  J.  Cheal  and 
Sons,  Crawley,  exhibited  Cactus,  Pompon  and  single  Dahlias. 
Orchid  Committee. — Present :  H,  J.  Veitch,  Esq.  (in  the  chair)  ; 
with  Messrs  J.  0‘Brien,  H.  M.  Pollett,  F  Sander,  J,  G.  Fowler,  T. 
Statter,  VV'^.  H.  Protheroe,  H.  J,  Chapman,  W.  H.  White,  J,  Jacques,  E. 
Hill.  C.  Winn,  W.  Cobb,  S.  Courtauld,  and  A.  H.  Smee. 
Messrs.  F,  Sander  &  Co.,  St.  Albans,  sent  a  few  Orchids,  comprising 
Bobralias  and  Odontoglossums.  Mr.  W.  H.  White,  Orchid  grower  to  Sir 
Trevor  Lawrence,  Bart., staged  Platyclinus  filiformis,  Eulophia  guineensis, 
Masdevallia  refracta  purpurata  and  Nanodes  Mathewsi,  while  Messrs. 
J.  Veitch  &  Sons,  Ltd.,  also  exhibited  a  few  Orchids,  Of  these,  Odonto- 
glossum  Pescatorei  Harrisianum  was  the  most  conspicuous.  Mr.  W.  A. 
Young,  Orchid  grower  to  Sir  F.  Wigan,  East  Sheen,  sent  a  few  Orchid 
flowers. 
Certificates  and  Awards  of  Merit. 
Calceolaria  alia  (J.  T.  Bennett  Poe). — The  fine  foliage  and  pure  white 
flowers  have  a  very  pleasing  appearance.  The  plant  is  about  18  inches 
high  (first-class  certificate). 
Crinum  Poioelli  alium  (W.  Bain). — A  beautiful  pure  white  form  of 
the  type  (first-class  certificate). 
Dahlia  Daffodil  (J.  Stredwick), — A  delicate  primrose  Cactus  variety 
of  much  beauty  (award  of  merit). 
Dahlia  Miss  Agnes  Box  (J.  Stredwick)  — A  handsome  Cactus  Dahlia. 
The  colour  is  glowing  crimson  (award  of  merit). 
Gladiolus  Countess  Amy  (Kelway  &  Son). — A  lovely  variety.  The 
colour  is  soft  rosy  purple  with  a  white  throat  (award  of  merit). 
Gladiolus  Mike  Lamhourne  (Kelway  &  Son). — Rich,  deep,  velvety 
crimson  is  the  colour  of  this  variety.  The  flowers  are  of  fine  shape 
(award  of  merit). 
Gladiolus  Countess  of  Leieeder  (Kelway  &  Son). — A  large  flower. 
The  ground  colour  is  white  with  rose  and  purple  markings  (award  of 
merit). 
Hollyhock  Leander  (Webb  &  Brand)  — A  double  variety  of  splendid 
form.  The  colour  is  very  pale  anricot  (award  of  merit). 
Lcelio-Cattleya  elegans  Schroderiana  (E.  Ashworth). — A  deeply 
coloured  variety,  with  flowers  of  beautiful  shape  (award  of  merit). 
Mymphea  Marliacea  flammosa  (J.  T.  Bennett  Poe). — A  superb 
variety  ;  the  colour  is  deep  blood  red  (first-class  certificate). 
Odontoglossum  Pescatorei  Harrisianum  (J,  Veitch  &  Sons,  Ltd.). — 
A  chaste  variety.  The  white  petals  are  spotted  with  purple,  as  are  the 
delicately  flushed  sepals  (award  of  merit). 
Phlox  Eugene  Danzanvilliers  (Kelway  &  Son). — A  pale  lilac  variety 
of  great  beauty  (award  of  merit), 
Rudieckia  lacinata  jl.-pl.  Golden  Gloio  (M.  Prichard)  — A  handsome 
double  yellow  flowered  variety  that  should  become  popular  (award  of 
merit). 
Veriena  Tresserve  (J.  T.  Bennett-Pce). — A  beautiful  Verbena.  The 
colour  is  rich  rose  (award  of  merit). 
CHISWICK. — August  5th. 
There  was  an  unusually  large  attendance  of  members  of  the  Com¬ 
mittee  at  this  meeting,  including  Mr.  P.  Crowlev  (Chairman),  the 
Rev.  W.  Wilks  (Secretary),  and  Messrs.  Balderson,  J.  Smith,  W.  Pope, 
G.  Wythes,  A.  H.  Pearson,  J.  Willard,  A.  F.  Barron,  A.  Dean,  G.  W. 
Cummins.  G.  Bunyard,  W.  Farr,  J.  Cheal,  G.  Reynolds,  W.  Bates,  and 
T.  F.  Rivers. 
Early  and  second  early  Potatoes  were  first  examined,  roots  of  forty 
varieties,  old  and  new,  being  lifted.  None  displayed  any  remarkable 
features,  indeed  as  Potatoes  now  go  were  generally  commonplace. 
Samples  of  seven  that  seemed  to  be  the  most  satisfactory  were  selected 
for  cooking,  and  of  these  only  one,  Sutton’s  Harbinger,  an  early  flattish 
white  round,  was  acceptable,  getting  an  award  of  merit.  Generally  the 
tubers  were  unripe;  Ashleafs,  of  which  several  were  grown,  were  small 
and  unsatisfactory.  Very  little  disease  was  in  evidence,  but  no  doubt 
should  heavy  rains  come,  it  will  be  found  in  the  Chiswick  trials,  as 
the  soil  is  so  very  porous.  Some  of  those  lifted  will  have  to  be  seen 
again. 
A  couple  of  Vegetable  Marrows  from  Constantinople  were  also  seen, 
one  a  small  white  round,  not  nearly  so  good  as  Pen-y-byd,  and  the  other 
a  half  long  white  of  no  value  as  compared  with  our  own  varieties.  In 
these,  as  in  Potatoes,  it  is  very  evident  something  really  remarkable  is 
needed  to  justify  awards  of  high  nature,  average  quality  now  being  so 
good.  The  attention  of  the  Committee  was  also  drawn  to  numerous 
neat  plants,  some  12  inches  in  height,  of  a  variety  of  Aubergine, 
the  seed  of  which  was  sent  by  Dr.  Bonavia  as  a  Marrow  Aubergine. 
The  fruits  closely  resembled  those  of  the  old  purple  Egg  Plant,  rather 
long  in  form.  The  plant  had  been  well  grown.  No  award  was  made. 
INULA  GLANDULOSA. 
This  is  a  general  favourite  amongst  the  stronger  growing  herbaceous 
plants  suitable  for  our  trying  seasons,  and  yet  it  is  remarkable  how 
seldom  we  see  it  as  it  ought  to  be.  We  have  been  told  it  was  diflScult  to 
cultivate,  but  this  we  believe  to  be  more  a  question  of  position  than 
any  fastidiousness  on  the  part  of  the  plant  itself.  Where  the  soil  is 
light,  sandy,  and  consequently  very  hot  and  dry  during  summer.  Inula 
glandulosa  will  require  a  perfectly  shady  spot ;  indeed,  the  plant  is 
always  more  robust  and  free-flowering  if  planted  on  a  north  exposure, 
where  the  sun’s  influence  is  hardly  ever  felt.  In  localities,  however, 
where  the  soil  is  stiff  and  clayey  it  may  be  best  to  plant  in  full  exposure, 
the  main  essential  being  a  cool  medium  for  the  roots. 
It  increases  very  rapidly  by  offsets,  by  which  means  it  may  be  pro¬ 
pagated  to  almost  any  extent,  lifting  and  dividing  the  plants  in  autumn, 
firming  the  soil  well  about  the  roots  when  replanting.  The  accompanying 
woodcut  (fig.  22)  gives  a  good  idea  of  the  size  of  the  flowers,  the 
numerous  ray  florets  being  cut  up  into  narrow  strips,  deep  orange- 
coloured,  and  surrounded  by  a  peculiar  brown  hairy  involucre.  As  a 
border  plant  it  is  amongst  the  finest  for  summer  display,  the  blooms 
lasting  a  considerable  time  in  perfection.  It  is  a  native  of  the 
Caucasus. — M. 
HORTICULTURAL  SHOWS. 
ACOCK’B  GREEN.  —  July  3rd  and  4th. 
The  seventh  annual  Show  and  Fete  of  the  Acock’s  Green  and 
District  Society  was  held  on  the  above  dates  in  a  large  and  suitable 
field  at  Acock’s  Green.  This  comparatively  young  Society  and  its 
annual  Show  continue  to  increase  both  in  popular  estimation  and 
extent  of  the  exhibition,  and  in  proof  of  the  latter  it  may  be  stated 
that  the  number  of  entries  on  the  recent  occasion  was  the  largest  yet 
experienced,  namely  1257,  as  compared  with  1111  last  year. 
The  most  attractive  feature  was  undoubtedly  the  collection  of  groups 
of  miscellaneous  plants,  arranged  for  effect,  amongst  which  the  first- 
prize  exhibit,  arranged  by  Mr.  Macdonald,  gardener  to  G.  H.  Kenrick, 
Esq.,  Whetstone,  Edgbaston,  excited  universal  admiration.  In  form 
it  was  a  departure.  The  space  was  not  to  exceed  18  feet  by  9  feet.  The 
effective  and  gracefully  arranged  background  was  composed  of  a  tall 
plant  of  Cocos  formosum.  and  this  was  supported  on  either  hand  by 
Arecas,  with  three  Humeas  and  slender  richly  coloured  Crotons.  The 
centrepiece  was  constructed  of  corktree  bark.  At  each  of  the  -two 
front  corners  was  a  bark-constructed  mound,  containing  an  elegant 
Palm,  draped  with  creeping  plants  and  graceful  Crotons.  The  front 
centrepiece  was  composed  of  Orchids,  while  the  centre  portion  of  -the 
group  formed  a  dell,  tastefully  clothed  with  Ferns,  ornamental  foliaged 
plants,  and  dwarf  Ixoras.  Altogether  the  effect  was  charming.  Mr. 
E.  J.  Mustin,  gardener  to  A.  F,  Bird,  Esq.,  Acock’s  Green,  was  second  ; 
and  Mr.  A.  Cryer,  gardener  to  J.  A.  Kenrick,  Esq.,  Eigbaston,  third. 
Mr.  L.  Fewkes,  gardener  to  T.  Clayton,  Esq.,  was  awarded  an  extra  prize 
for  a  meritorious  group 
Specimen  stove  and  greenhouse  plants  were  fair'y  represented.  In 
tn'e  class  for  six  plants  Mr.  L.  Fewkes  was  accorded  the  first  prize,  his 
best  specimens  being  Croton  Queen  Victoria,  ClerMendron  Balfouri, 
and  Ixora  Dixiana.  The  second  position  fell  to  Mr.  Macdonald,  and 
the  third  to  Mr.  A.  Cryer.  Exotic  Ferns  formed  a  considerable  and 
refreshing  feature  amidst  the  large  display  of  floral  colouratioii,  and  the 
first  prize  was  accorded  to  Mr.  L.  Fewkes  for  a  collection  of  six  fine 
and  healthy  plants  ;  the  second  and  third  positions  being  placed  to  the 
credit  of  Mr.  B.  J.  Mustin  and  Mr.  Macdonald  respectively.  Large 
Palms  helped  to  lend  grace,  Mr.  L.  Fewkes  again  coming  to  the  fore, 
followed  by  Mr.  Macdonald  and  Mr.  Thos.  Kemp,  gardener  to  G.  B. 
Wright,  Esq.  Begonias  were  never  better  represented  at  Acock’s  Green 
than  in  the  present  show.  Mr.  W.  S.  Eborall,  gardener  to  Samuel 
Issett,  Esq.,  took  the  first  prize  for  six  plants,  closely  followed  by  Mr. 
Macdonald.  Mr.  Eborall  also  contributed  a  meritorious  group  of  single 
and  double  varieties,  raised  by  himself  from  seed.  The  collection  was 
worthily  awarded  an  extra  prize. 
A  notable  feature  was  a  fine  array  of  Gloxinias,  and  for  eight  plants, 
Mr.  R.  Keeling,  gardener  to  H.  Pinnell,  Esq.,  was  easily  first.  Mr.  H. 
Turner,  gardener  to  W.  G.  Holder,  Esq.,  took  the  second  prize.  Zonal 
Pelargoniums  are  also  always  well  shown  here,  and  Mr.  J.  Freeman, 
gardener  to  Zaccheus  Walker,  Esq.,  was  awarded  first  honours  for  a  fine 
group  of  six  plants  ;  the  second  and  third  prizes  being  secured  by  Mr.  R. 
Llewellin  and  Mr.  W.  S.  Eborall,  respectively.  The  cut  flower  classes 
were  fine,  and  most  effectively  arranged.  For  a  collection  of  hardy 
herbaceous  or  perennial  flowers  Mr.  Walter  B.  Child  was  first,  and  Mr. 
