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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER.  November  25,  1897. 
;Mildness  op  November. 
At  the  Bristol  Chrysanthemum  Show,  on  the  17th  and  18th,  three 
silver  cups  (as  special  prizes)  were  offered  by  Mr.  W.  Kemp,  Bristol,  for  the 
best  stand  of  twelve  Tea-scented  Roses,  not  less  than  six  varieties.  For 
these  prizes  seven  stands  were  stajed,  the  first  prize  awarded  to  that 
veteran  amateur,  :Mr.  Thos.  Hobbs,  with  a  clean,  fresh,  and  beautiful 
stand,  consisting  of  Niphetos  (2),  Maman  Cochet,  Madame  Willermoz  (2), 
The  Bride,  Caroline  Testout,  Madame  Lambard,  Catherine  Mermet, 
Marie  Van  Iloutte,  and  Corinna,  cut  from  his  Bose  ground  (except 
Niphetos),  one  of  the  highest  points  in  (Uoucestcrshire.— Exhibitor. 
Ro.se  Crimson  Rambler. 
NIr.  Chapman’s  interesting  letter  on  page  474  will  be  very  welcome 
to  those  of  your  readers  who  are  curious  as  to  the  introduction  of  this 
popular  Rose  to  Europe.  As  a  connecting  link  between  the  early  days 
spoken  of  by  Nlr.  Chapman,  when  it  bore  the  name  of  “  The  Engineer,” 
and  the  present  time,  we  may  say  that  it  was  exhibited  at  the  Edinburgh 
Rose  Show  in  1887  under  the  name  of  Paniculata.  Through  the  kindness 
of  friends  in  Scotland  we  obtained  buds  of  it,  and  we  had  it  growing  in 
our  nursery  here  under  the  name  of  Paniculata  for  some  time  before  it 
was  exhibited  and  sold  under  the  name  of  Crimson  Rambler. — Wm.  Paul 
AND  Son,  Waltham  Cross. 
The  Propagation  of  Roses  from  Seeds. 
In  the  issue  of  November  18th  Mr.  W.  H.  Divers  asks  for  information 
on  the  above  subject.  At  Kew  many  species  of  Roses  are  raised  from 
seeds  yearly,  and  on  the  whole  germinate  fairly  well.  At  various  times 
different  methods  have  been  tried,  of  which  the  following  is  considered 
the  best. 
When  home  grown  seeds  are  sown,  they  are  sown  thinly  as  soon  as 
gathered.  Well-drained  pots  or  pans  (according  to  the  quantity  required) 
are  tilled  with  a  mixture  of  two  parts  loam,  one  part  leaf  soil,  and  one 
part  sand.  They  are  covered  to  the  depth  of  a  quarter  of  an  inch  with 
tine  soil,  and  the  receptacles  are  plunged  outside  in  a  bed  of  ashes  for  the 
winter.  About  the  beginning  of  March  they  are  taken  into  a  slightly 
heated  house,  stood  on  a  warm  bed  of  fibre,  and  kept  shaded  night  and 
day.  During  the  spring  some  germinate. 
Seeds  which  are  received  from  abroad  during  the  autumn  are  treated 
in  the  same  manner,  but  seeds  which  arrive  in  spring  are  placed  straight 
in  the  house.  Any  seeds  which  have  not  germinated  by  the  beginning  of 
September  are  picked  out  of  the  soil  and  resown.  They  are  afterwards 
stood  outside  and  left  until  the  following  spring,  then  almost  all  germinate. 
They  are  put  outside  so  that  the  winter  weather  shall  act  on  the  hard 
shells  of  the  seeds.  They  are  taken  inside  in  Nlarch  for  various  reasons. 
The  extra  warmth  makes  them  germinate  quicker  ;  they  can  be  kept 
during  spring  and  summer  in  a  more  equal  state  of  moisture,  and  the 
tiny  plants  when  they  first  appear  are  not  so  likely  to  be  eaten  oflE  by 
slugs  as  when  outside. 
Occasionally  seeds  germinate  in  a  month  from  the  time  of  sowing; 
more  often,  though,  they  are  from  six  to  twelve  months,  and  often  two 
years,  so  that  it  is  not  wise  to  throw  away  any  as  worthless  under  two 
years  from  the  time  of  sowing. — W.  D.,  Kew. 
ROYAL  HORTICULTURAL  SOCIETY. 
DRILL  HALL.— November  23rd. 
The  exhibition  in  the  Drill  Hall  on  Tuesday  was  a  very  good  one, 
the  display  of  Chrysanthemums  being  particularly  interesting.  Oi  chids 
and  Onions  were  well  shown.  Unfortunately  there  was  a  heavy  fog  the 
whole  of  the  day,  which  rendered  it  impossible  for  the  colours  to  be 
properly  seen. 
Fruit  Committee.— Present :  P.  Crowley,  Esq.  (in  the  chair); 
with  Messrs.  ,1.  Cheal,  A.  F.  Barron,  A.  H.  Pearson,  P.  C.  M.  Veitch, 
A.  Dean,  W.  Bates,  G.  T.  Miles,  C.  Herrin,  G.  Reynolds,  F.  Q.  Lane, 
J.  Smith,  G.  Norman,  J.  Willard,  and  B.  Fife. 
Messrs.  T.  Rivers  &  Son,  Sawbridgeworth,  exhibited  six  baskets  of 
Apples,  comprising  splendid  examples  of  Ribston  Pippin,  Bijou,  Buck¬ 
ingham,  King  of  Tompkin’s  County,  Peasgood’s  Nonesuch,  and  Cox’s 
Orange  Pippin,  with  Grapes  Gradiska  and  Directeur  Tisserand  (silver 
Banksian  medal).  Mr.  Bayford,  gardener  to  C.  Lee  fampbell.  Esq., 
Glewston  Court,  Ross,  exhibited  thirty-two  dishes  of  Apples  of  distinct 
varieties.  The  specimens  were  clean,  and  so  far  as  could  be  seen, 
splendidly  coloured.  Perhaps  the  most  prominent  were  Lane’s  Prince 
Albert,  Tyler’s  Kernel,  Dumelow’s  Seedling,  Maltster,  Cox’s  Pomona, 
Queen  Caroline,  Golden  Noble,  King  of  the  Pippins,  Bess  Pool,  Peasgood’s 
Nonesuch,  Bramley’s  Seedling,  Alfriston,  Bismarck,  lYarner’s  King,  and 
Emperor  Alexander  (silver  Banksian  medal). 
Mr.  E.  Beckett,  gardener  to  Lord  Aldenham,  Aldenham  House, 
Elstree,  sent  seven  heaps  of  magnificent  Onions.  The  varieties  were 
Barnet  Hero,  Sutton’s  Al,  Cocoa  Nut,  Ailsa  Craig,  Anglo-Spanish,  Green’s 
Prizetaker,  and  Cranston's  Excelsior  (silver  Banksian  medal). 
Prizes  for  Flavour.— Mr.  G.  Woodward  secured  the  premier 
prize  in  the  Apple  class  with  Cockle’s  Pippin  in  fine  condition,  and  was 
followed  by  Mr.  Bayford  with  Cox's  Orange  Pipjiin.  In  the  Pear  class 
the  first  prize  went  to  IMr.  J.  Crook  with  Winter  Nelis,  and  the  third  to 
Mr.  G.  Woodward  for  Nouvelle  Fulvie. 
Floral  Committee.— Present :  W.  Nlarshall,  Esq.  (in  the  chair)  ; 
with  Messrs.  C.  T.  Druery,  11.  B.  May,  R,  Dean,  G.  Stevens,  J.  Hudson, 
T.  Peed,  R.  B.  Lowe,  H.  .1.  Cutbush,  J.  D.  Pawle,  J.  Walker,  C.  E.  Shea, 
C.  Blick,  H.  Turner,  R.  NI.  Hogg,  and  C.  Jeffries. 
Nlr.  F.  Cubberley,  gardener  to  .1.  W.  Temple,  Esq.,  Leyswood,  Groom- 
bridge,  staged  a  grand  group  of  Begonia  Gloire  de  Lorraine.  The  plants 
were  in  48  and  32  pots,  and  were  simply  a  mass  of  flowers.  The  value  of 
this  plant  for  winter  flowering  was  never  better  exemplified  than  by  this 
exhibit  (silver-gilt  Banksian  medal).  Nlessrs.  Cripps  &  Son,  Tunbridge 
Wells,  arranged  a  group  of  Poinsettia  pulcherrima,  margined  with  dwarf 
Palms.  The  plants  were  dwarf,  and  carrying  finely  coloured  bracts  of 
good  size  (silver  Banksian  medal).  Messrs.  J.  Veitch  &;  Sons,  Ltd.,  (  helsea, 
sent  a  few  plants  of  the  beautiful  hybrid  Begonia  Mrs.  Heal,  of  which  the 
colour  could  not  be  properly  seen  in  the  bad  light. 
Messrs.  11.  Low  k  Co.,  IJ])per  Clapton,  sent  a  number  of  plants  of 
Carnation  Winter  Scarlet,  a  free-flowering  fragrant  variety.  From  the 
same  source  also  came  small  plants  of  Begonia  Gloire  de  Lorraine. 
Messrs.  W.  Cutbush  &  Son,  Highgate,  staged  a  collection  of  Pernettya 
mucronata.  The  plants  were  fruiting  splendidly,  but  the  various  colours 
could  not  possibly  be  properly  seen  (silver  Banksian  medal).  Mr.  W.  J. 
Godfrey,  Exmouth,  sent  some  charming  Carnations,  together  with  Chrys¬ 
anthemums  F.  F.  Domoto,  Mrs.  dialing  Grant,  Lady  Northcote,  and  Nlrs. 
Peabody. 
Mr.  W.  L.  Calcutt,  Stoke  Newington,  exhibited  a  table  of  vases  of 
Chrysanthemums,  with  other  flowers  and  foliage  (silver  Flora  medal). 
NIr.  A.  H.  Rickwood,  gardener  to  the  Dowager  Lady  Freake,  Fulwell 
Park,  Twickenham,  staged  a  number  of  Chrysanthemums  in  variety, 
mostly  grown  for  decorative  purposes,  as  cut  blooms  (silver  Banksian 
medal).  Mr.  R,  Owen,  Maidenhead,  arranged  five  boxes  of  Chrys¬ 
anthemum  blooms,  amongst  which  several  of  the  leading  varieties  were 
noticed,  as  well  as  a  new  incurved  named  Mrs.  W.  C.  Egan  (bronze 
Banksian  medal).  Messrs.  Vilmorin,  Andrieux,  &  Co.,  Paris,  sent  a  few 
plants  of  Primula  obconica. 
Mr.  W.  Wells,  Earlswood  Nurseries,  Redhill,  was  represented  by  a 
large  collection  of  Chrysanthemums,  comprising  single.  Pompon,  and 
decorative  varieties,  as  well  as  many  excellent  large  .Japanese  blooms. 
These  were  of  very  fine  form,  with  only  here  and  there  any  suspicion  of 
coarseness.  Prominent  amongst  the  many  were  Julia  Scaramanga, 
G.  .J.  IVarren,  Mdlle  Laurence  Zed4,  Georgina  Pitcher,  Nladame  Carnot, 
Ma  Perfection,  C.  W.  Richardson,  Gertrude  Salter,  Mrs.  F.  A.  Bevan, 
Mons.  Panckoucke,  Snowdon,  Madame  Ferlat,  Sunstone,  Australie, 
Western  King,  Julian  Hilpert,  Graphic,  and  Nladame  X.  Rey  Jouvin 
(silver-gilt  Banksian  medal). 
Undoubtedly  the  most  conspicuous  exhibit  in  the  show  was  the  table 
of  Chrysanthemums  arranged  by  Mr.  H.  .1.  .Jones,  Ryecroft  Nursery, 
Lewisham.  Besides  the  cut  blooms  shown  in  boxes  in  the  orthodox 
manner,  there  were  singles  and  small  flowered  varieties  shown  on  long 
stems,  and  some  large  vases  containing  about  a  dozen  blooms  each.  These 
latter  were  very  imposing,  and  produced  an  excellent  effect.  Interspersed 
amongst  the  flowers  were  Palms  and  Ferns.  V ery  conspicuous  were  Edith 
Tabor,  Miss  E.  Addison,  Western  King,  Mons.  Desblanc,  Duchess  of  Fife, 
Graphic,  Yellow  Madame  Carnot,  Mrs.  R.  Jones,  Australie,  A.  H.  Wood, 
Master  H.  TuckerjW.  Wright,  Mdlle.  Th^rese  Rey,  Ma  Perfection,  Ernest 
Cannell,  The  Egyptian,  Madame  Ferlat,  Bonnie  Dundee,  Kahma,  Nyanza, 
and  Hairy  Wonder  (silver-gilt  Flora  medal). 
Orchid  Committee. — Present :  H.  J.  Veitch,  Esq.  (in  the  chair)  ; 
with  Messrs.  J.  O’Brien,  De  B.  Crawshay,  H.  BMlantine,  F.  Sanders, 
H.  M.  Pollett,  A.  H.  Smee,  W.  H.  Young,  H.  J.  Chapman,  E.  Hill,  and 
S.  Courtauld. 
Messrs.  H.  Low  &  Co.  were  represented  in  the  Orchid  section  by  a 
small  collection,  comprising  Cattleya  labiata  in  variety,  C.  Bowringeana 
lilacina,  Vanda  coerulea,  Oncidium  Forbesi,  with  Cypripediums  Leeanum 
superbum,  L.  giganteum,  L.  compactum,  Sallieri  Hyeanum,  enfieldense 
andoenanthum  superbum  (silver  Flora  medal).  Messrs.  Sander  &  Co.,  St. 
Albans,  staged  a  number  of  Orchids  of  good  quality,  and  in  fair  variety. 
The  fog  unfortunately  marred  the  effect  very  considerably.  We  noticed 
Cypripediums  Leeanum  villosum,  L.  superbum,  L.  excellens,  L.  giganteum, 
and  L.  delicatum,  Phaius  Ashworthianus,  Calanthes  Bella  and  Florence, 
Dendrobiums  .Johnsonim,  and  Habernaria  carnea,  besides  several  others 
(silver  Banksian  medal). 
The  little  group  of  Orchids  effectively  arranged  by  Messrs.  J.  Veitch 
and  Sons,  Ltd.,  was  exceedingly  interesting.  The  bulk  of  the  group 
was  taken  up  by  Cypripediums,  of  which  there  were  Aeson,  Leonidas, 
Actseus,  Sallieri,  I.eeanum,  Prospero,  Euryades,  Robert!,  lo  grande, 
Pheres,  Qione,  Chamberlainianum,  "Tityus,  Niobe,  and  oenanthum 
superbum.  In  addition  to  these,  we  observed  Lselio-Cattleya  Pallas, 
L.-C.  Decia,  L.-C.  Tiresias,  L.-C.  Semiramis,  L.-C.  Statteriana,  Cattleya 
Mantini,  Zygopetalum  NIackayi,  and  Oncidium  Forbesi  (silver  Flora 
medal).  Mr.  J.  Smith.  Orchid  grower  to  the  Right  Hon.  Joseph  Cham¬ 
berlain,  Highbury,  Birmingham,  staged  Cattleya  Miss  Williams  and 
Ltelio-Cattleyas  Ophelia,  Clive,  Gottoiana,  corbeillense,  and  albanense 
(silver  Banksian  medal).  Mr.  H.  Ballantine,  gardener  to  Baron  Schroder, 
The  Dell,  Egham,  sent  Odontoglossum  Dayanum. 
Certificates  and  Awards  of  Merit. 
Apple  Lady  Falmouth  (G.  Chambers). — A  small  dessert  Apple  re¬ 
sembling  Court  Pendu  Plat.  The  fruit  is  somewhat  flattened,  and  has 
an  open  eye  set  in  a  broad,  shapely  basin.  The  stalk  is  short  and  deeply 
