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suitable  for  the  plants  under  notice.  If  the  pots  can  be  placed  on  a  bed 
of  leaves  or  other  moist  base  it  will  be  decidedly  advantageous  to  the 
plants.  With  only  a  greenhouse  at  disposal  the  repotting  should  be 
deferred  until  the  night  temperature  is  60°  or  thereabouts,  and  the 
plants  ought  to  be  grouped  where  they  can  be  kept  as  close  as  possible, 
also  shaded.  This,  with  light  syringings,  will  lessen  the  necessity  for 
frequently  watering  the  soil,  and  healthy  root  action  will  be  the  sooner 
induced. 
A  good  guide  for  repotting  unhealthy  Camellias  when  there  was  not 
the  requisite  convenience  for  dealing  with  them  before,  is  when  the 
young  growths  cease  to  extend,  and  just  as  the  last-formed  leaves  are 
attaining  their  full  size  ;  but  the  longer  the  potting  is  deferred  the 
greater  must  be  the  care  in  preserving  the  healthy  roots  and  pre¬ 
venting  them  drying  ;  and  the  more  radical  is  the  treatment,  such  as 
pruning  off  decayed  parts  and  washing  the  roots,  the  greater  is  the 
necessity  for  heat,  shade,  and  moisture  for  effecting  the  recovery  of 
the  plants. 
Many  Camellias,  while  not  being  so  healthy  as  they  should  be,  do 
not  need  to  have  the  whole  of  the  soil  removed.  The  soil  itself  (and 
the  condition  of  the  roots)  will  suggest  to  what  extent  it  should  be 
picked  out.  When  the  plants  are  sufficiently  healthy  to  form  flower 
heads  they  may  be  repotted  when  these  buds  are  about  the  size  of  Kadish 
seeds,  as  if  they  are  allowed  to  grow  much  larger  before  the  roots  are 
disturbed,  as  they  mast  be  to  some  extent  in  repotting,  there  is  danger 
of  their  dropping,  this  mishap  resulting  in  nine  cases  out  of  ten  from 
defective  root  action,  the  tenth  being  immature  wood  and  excessively 
luxuriant  growth. 
The  practice  of  cutting  down  Camellias  may  be  briefly  alluded  to. 
Any  moderately  healthy  examples,  but  tall  and  loose,  with  naked 
branches,  awkward  and  ungainly,  may  be  cut  down  to  any  extent 
provided  they  can  be  placed  in  a  warm,  steaming  atmosphere,  where 
they  will  shortly  bristle  with  young  growths,  and  in  a  short  time  form 
handsome  bushy  specimens.  Numbers  of  Camellias  could  be  named  as 
not  worth  58.  each  a  few  years  ago  that  were  subsequently  cut  down, 
treated  well,  and  which  could  not  now  be  purchased  for  as  many 
pounds. 
As  to  varieties.  Camellias  should  be  chosen  on  the  principle  of 
special  adaptation  to  circumstances.  Some  may  require  small  plants  for 
small  greenhouses,  others  free  growers  for  large  specimens,  and  others, 
again,  sorts  for  covering  the  back  walls  of  vineries  and  Peach  houses, 
which  can  be  furnished  more  attractively  and  profitably  with  these 
plants  than  any  others. — J.  H. 
HORTICULTURAL  SHOWS. 
WESTON-SUPER-MARE. — August  10th. 
This,  the  twentieth  annual  exhibition  of  the  Society,  proved  to  be 
one  of  the  best  all-round  displays  yet  seen  at  Weston-super-Mare.  It 
was  held,  as  usual,  in  the  Grove,  and  a  better  site  for  a  flower  show 
could  not  well  be  found.  Everything  passed  off  satisfactorily,  and  the 
courteous,  hardworking  Secretaries — Messrs.  Thomas  and  Cox — together 
with  a  zealous  influential  Committee,  are  to  be  congratulated  upon  the 
result  of  their  labours. 
Liberal  prizes  were  oflEered  for  twelve  fine-foliaged  and  flowering 
plants,  which  attracted  four  competitors,  a  most  imposing  display  being 
made.  Mr.  J.  Cypher,  Cheltenham,  was  first,  having  grand  specimens. 
Mr.  Wi  Rowland,  gardener  to  W.  Brock,  Esq.,  Exeter,  was  a  creditable 
second.  The  third  prize  went  to  Mr.  W.  Finch,  Coventry,  who  had 
several  good  specimens,  as  well  as  some  that  were  a  long  way  past  their 
best.  Mr.  G.  Hallett,  Bath,  took  the  other  prize.  The  competition  with 
six  flowering  plants  was  equally  good.  Mr.  Cypher  led,  Mr.  W.  Rowland 
was  again  a  good  second,  and  Mr.  W.  Finch  third,  similar  positions 
being  held  by  the  two  first-named  exhibitors  in  the  classes  for  single 
specimens.  A  seedling  Dipladenia  of  an  attractive  flesh  pink  colour 
gained  Mr.  Rowland  the  first  prize  for  a  new  or  rare  plant  in  flower, 
Mr.  Cypher  being  second.  Mr.  Appleton,  Weston-super-Mare,  was  first 
for  four  well-flowered  Orchids,  and  Mr.  W.  Brooks,  Weston-super-Mare, 
second.  Mr.  J.  Cypher  was  first  for  six  plants  with  ornamental  foliage, 
showing  grand  specimens.  Mr.  Rowland  was  second,  and  Mr.  Hallett 
third.  • 
Ferns  were  admirably  shown  by  Mr.  W.  Rowland,  who  took  the  first 
prize  for  nine  specimens,  the  second  prize  going  to  Mr.  W.  Brooks.  Mr. 
Rowland  was  first  and  Mr.  Hallett  second  for  Adiantums,  while  for  hardy 
Ferns  Mr.  J.  P.  Capell,  Weston-super-Mare,  was  well  first.  Fuchsias, 
Zonal  Pelargoniums,  Tuberous  Begonias,  Petunias,  Balsams,  Gloxinias, 
and  Cockscombs  were  principally  locally. grown,  and  scarcely  so  good  as 
seen  at  former  shows.  Table  plants  were  particularly  good,  and  the 
competition  keen.  Mr.  G.  Cole  was  first,  Mr.  J.  B.  Brain  second,  and 
Mr.  W.  K.  Wait  third.  Two  classes  for  groups  arranged  for  effect  were 
provided.  Mr.  W.  Rowland  was  easily  first  for  a  group  to  occupy  a  space 
not  exceeding  100  square  feet,  and  his  arrangement  and  the  materials 
used  were  very  pleasing  ;  Mr  G.  Hallett  was  second,  and  Mr.  W.  Brooks 
third.  For  a  smaller  group  Mr.  Somerhayes,  gardener  to  H.  Pethick, 
Esq.,  was  a  good  first;  and  Mr.  W.  Brooks  second. 
Cut  flowers  occupied  all  the  tabling  round  one  large  tent,  and  made 
a  most  attractive  display.  The  Roses  were  remarkably  fresh  and  good. 
Mr.  J.  Mattock,  Oxford,  was  placed  first  for  twenty-four  varieties  ; 
second,  Messrs.  J.  Townsend  &  Sons,  Worcester.  For  twelve  varieties 
Mr.  T.  Hobbs,  Bristol,  took  the  lead,  with  Messrs.  Jarman  &  Co.,  Chard, 
second,  and  Mr.  G.  Garraway,  Bath,  third.  The  best  twelve  Teas  were 
also  shown  by  Mr.  J.  Mattock,  Messrs.  Townsend  &  Sons  following 
closely  ;  third,  Mr.  G.  Garraway.  Dahlias  were  well  represented.  Mr. 
G.  Humphries,  Chippenham,  had  a  stand  of  twenty-four  varieties  in 
perfect  condition,  and  was  easily  first ;  second,  Mr.  W.  Smith,  Kings- 
wood  ;  third,  Mr.  T.  Hobbs;  Mr.  Humphries  was  also  first  for  Cactus 
varieties,  and  Mr.  W.  Smith  second.  Gladioli,  Asters,  Hollyhocks,- 
Begonias,  hardy  perennials,  and  Carnations  were  staged  by  many 
exhibitors.  Epergnes  were  numerous  and  tastefully  filled.  Mr. 
W.  Brooks  was  first,  and  Mr.  W,  A.  Ford  second.  Mr.  J.  B.  Brain, 
Clifton,  bad  the  best  ornamental  device  in  fruit  and  flowers,  the  second' 
prize  going  to  Mr.  T.  Meakin.  Mr.  W.  Brooks  exhibited  a  lovely  hand 
bouquet,  and  was  easily  first;  second,  Mr.  J.  West.  The  table 
decorations  by  ladies  found  plenty  of  admirers,  but  would  have  been 
more  effective  if  given  more  tabling.  The  prizewinners  were  Mrs. 
W.  M.  Appleton,  Miss  P.  Tyte,  Mrs.  W.  B.  Lillington,  and  Miss  Diana 
Phillips. 
One  tent  was  wholly  devoted  to  fruit  and  vegetables  shown  by 
professional  gardeners.  There  was  a  slight  falling  off  in  both  quantity 
and  quality,  but  the  display  was  yet  highly  creditable.  For  a  collection 
of  eight  dishes  of  fruit,  Mr.  J.  Lloyd,  gardener  to  Vincent  Stuckey,  Esq  , 
Langport,  was  well  first,  showing  good  Black  Hamburgh  and  Muscat  of 
Alexandria  Grapes,  a  Queen  Pine  Apple,  a  grand  seedling  Melon,  highly 
coloured  Bellegarde  Peaches,  and  Pineapple  Nectarines,  .Morello 
Cherries  and  Brown  Turkey  Figs.  Mr.  A.  Crossman,  gardener  to 
J.  Brutton,  Esq.,  Yeovil,  was  second,  and  Mr.  J.  McCullock,  gardener  to 
J.  C.  Godwin,  Esq.,  third.  With  four  dishes,  Mr.  Crossman  was  first, 
showing  Madresfield  Court  Grape,  Windsor  Castle  Melon,  Dvmond 
Peach  and  Pineipple  Nectarine,  all  in  admirable  condition.  Mr.  J, 
Lloyd  was  a  good  second.  The  class  for  Black  Hamburgh  Grapes  was 
well  filled.  Mr.  J.  McCullock  was  first,  and  Mr.  G.  Sutton,  gardener  to 
W.  A.  Todd,  Esq.,  second,  both  having  good  clusters.  In  the  any  other 
Black  class,  Mr.  W.  Carpenter,  gardener  to  A.  R.  Baily,  Esq.,  Frome, 
was  first  with  well  coloured,  medium  sized  bunches  of  Madresfield 
Court ;  second,  Mr.  J,  West,  with  the  same  variety.  Mr.  W.  Carpenter 
took  the  lead  in  the  Muscat  class  with  well  ripened  Muscat  of 
Alexandria,  the  second  prize  going  to  Mr.  R.  Mason,  gardener  to  the 
Rev.  A.  J.  Burr.  In  the  any  other  white  class  Mr.  J,  Marshall 
led  with  extra  good  Buckland  Sweetwater  ;  second,  Mr.  A.  Crossman.- 
In  the  various  other  fruit  classes  the  most  successful  exhibitors  were 
Messrs.  Crossman.  Lloyd,  G.  Garraway,  Kitley,  Chedzoy,  J.  Hall,  J.  T. 
Hebditch,  and  W.  Perryman.  Both  gardeners  and  cottagers  made  a 
fine  display  of  vegetables. 
The  most  noteworthy  among  the  non-competitive  exhibits  was  a 
fine  bank  of  flowering  and  ornamental  foliage  plants,  rock  plants,  new 
and  rare  Water  Lilies,  and  cut  flowers  in  great  variety  arranged  by 
Messrs.  R.  Veitch  &  Son.  Exeter. 
MALTON.— August  11th. 
The  Malton  (Yorks)  Horticultural  Society  held  its  thirty-eighth 
exhibition  in  the  Orchard  Field  on  Wednesday,  August  11th.  The 
weather  was  beautifully  fine  and  hot,  but  tempered  by  a  nice  breeze. 
We  have  seen  better  shows  at  Malton.  The  cut  flowers  and  plants  were 
very  good,  but  the  vegetables  and  hardy  fruits  were  not  up  to  the 
standard.  Doubtless  the  very  dry  season  has  had  much  to  do  with  this. 
The  class  for  six  stove  and  greenhouse  plants  in  bloom  was  won  by 
Mr.  Nicholas,  gardener  to  the  Marquis  of  Zetland,  with  Dipladenia 
profusa,  Erica  Irbyana,  Statice  profusa.  Erica  Austiniana,  Anthurium 
Scherzerianum,  and  Allamanda  nobilis.  Mr.  Kitchen,  Darlington,  was 
second.  Mr.  Nicholas  was  also  first  for  three  ditto,  and  Mr.  Kitchen 
second.  For  six  ornamental  or  fine-foliage  plants  the  same  exhibitors 
secured  the  prizes.  Four  good  exotic  Ferns  were  staged  by  Mr.  Kitchen, 
they  were  Leucostegia  immersa,  Microlepia  hirta  cristata,  and  Davallia 
fijiensis  plumosa.  Mr.  R.  Wyse,  Auburn  Hill,  second,  who  had  a  good 
specimen  of  Adiantum  gracillimum.  Orchids  were  a  poor  show.  For  three 
plants  Mr.  Kitchen  was  first,  W.  H.  Pearson,  Esq.,  second.  Six  plants 
for  dinner  table  decoration  brought  several  competitors.  Mr.  Kitchen 
first,  Messrs.  G.  Longster  &  Sons  second,  Mr.  Jas.  Horsley  third. 
Caladiums,  Fuchsias,  Liliums,  Geraniums,  and  other  plants  were  well 
shown. 
The  principal  class  amongst  cut  flowers  was  for  twenty-four  Dahlias. 
Messrs.  Clark  k,  Sons,  Rodney,  Leeds,  had  a  very  good  exhibit ;  Messrs. 
Harkness  &  Sons,  Bedale,  being  second.  For  twelve  ditto  Messrs.  Clark 
and  Sons  were  again  first,  Mr.  H,  W.  Taylor  second,  and  Messrs.  Hark- 
ness  &  Sons  third.  For  twelve  Fancy  ditto  Messrs.  Clark  &  Sons 
first,  and  Mr,  Knight  second.  Mr.  J.  D.  Hutchinson,  Kirby  Moorside, 
was  firtt  for  twelve  bunches  single  Dahlias,  in  threes,  Messrs.  Harkness 
and  Sons  staged  splendid  spikes  of  Gladioli.  Messrs.  Longster  &  Sons 
were  first  for  twelve  named  varieties  of  Sweet  Peas, 
In  the  class  for  herbaceous  flowers  Messrs.  Harkness  &  Sons  had  a 
good  collection.  Mr,  J.  D.  Hutchinson  was  second.  Mr.  G.  Cottam, 
jun.,  Hull,  was  first  for  a  tastefully  arranged  bridal  bouquet.  Messrs. 
Longster  &  Sons  second.  In  reversed  order  these  two  exhibitors  secured 
the  prizes  for  a  hand  bouquet.  Mr.  G.  Cottam  staged  the  most  tastefully 
arranged  vase  of  flowers  for  table  decoration.  Mr.  T.  Watson,  Malton, 
second.  Considering  the  lateness  of  the  season  Roses  were  well  shown, 
Messrs.  Harkness  k  Sons  carrying  off  all  the  first  prizes  in  the  principal 
classes. 
There  was  not  a  great  quantity  of  hothouse  fruit,  but  the  quality  was 
good.  The  first  class  was  for  four  varieties,  a  silver  medal,  given  by  Mr. 
Spingelbalter,  F.R.Met.Soc.,  being  added  to  the  first  prize.  There  was 
only  one  entry,  Mr.  J.S.  Upex,  gardener  to  the  Hon.  H,  W.  Fitzwilliam, 
