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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
Jiinuary  30,  190?. 
Dixon,  C'has.  Jefferies,  C.  If.  Fielder,  Geo.  Gordon,  Chas.  K. 
Pearson,  Herbert  J.  Cutbusli,  H.  J.  Jones,  E.  H.  Jenkins,  Chas. 
Blick,  Geo.  Paul,  Wm.  J.  James,  and  F.  Page  Roberts. 
Messrs.  J.  Hill  and  Son,  Barron  field  Nurseries,  Lower  Edmon¬ 
ton,  Middlesex,  as  siiecialists  in  Fern  culture,  were  fornard  with 
a  representative  collection.  Whether  in  small  or  large  pots,  all 
were  dense,  robust,  fresh,  and  clean.  The  hamlsome  Asplemum 
lucidium,  with  glossy  pinnate  leaves,  occupied  a  corner  position  ; 
Lastrea  patens,  liaving  light  green,  recurving  fronds,  was  found 
in  the  centre,  and  along  Avith  it  some  of  the  crested  Gold  Ferns, 
also  the  finer  Adiantums  and  Nephrolepis.  The  pretty  Adiantum 
rhodophyllum,  Avith  reddish  tinted  phinse,  aa^s  shoAA-n  as  feAA-  can 
shoAv  it;  and  aa'c  might  also  mention  Pelleea  rotundifolia,  Chei- 
lanthus  elegans,  Asplenium  intequale,  Avith  proliferous  fronds,  and 
lastly  Nothochlsena  sinuata.  (Silver  Flora  Medal.) 
Messrs.  James  Veitch  and  Sons,  Limited,  again  brought  for- 
Avard  a  group  of  the  blue-floAA'ered  Coleus  thyrsoideus,  Avhose  tall 
and  iiromincnt  spikes  made  a  brilliant  displaA"  in  the  someAA’hat 
dull  Hall. 
Messrs.  Sutton  and  Sons,  Reading,  exhibited  the  first  group  of 
Primulas  Ave  haA'e  this  season  noted.  Those  aaTio  knoAv  the  length 
of  the  long  central  tables  aaTU  understand  hoA\-  bright  and  beau¬ 
tiful  the  Sutton’s  exhibit  AA-as,  tilling,  as  it  did,  both  sides  of  one  of 
these  tables,  and  relieAmd  AAdth  suitable  foliage  plants.  The 
varieties  Avere  staged  in  sections  of  about  tAventy  plants  each,  side 
by  side,  pink  next  to  AA’liite  or  to  crimson.  The  notes  aa  c  have  on 
another  page  of  the  present  issue,  under  “  Gadding  and  Gather¬ 
ing,”  AA'ill  sei'A^e  as  a  guide  to  the  varieties.  (Sihmr  Flora  Medal.) 
Mr.  G.  Lange,  HanAA'orth  Road,  Hampton,  Middlesex,  staged 
the  Begonia  alba  grandiflora  (AAAard  of  Merit).  AAhich  is  free  and 
graceful,  Amry  much  like  Rockford’s  Turnford  Flail. 
Messrs.  Barr  and  Sons,  King  Street,  CoA^ent  Garden,  had  a 
small  grouiD  of  Irises  and  Lenten  Lilies,  each  bearaig  a  iDrofusion  of 
tloAvers.  Iris  persica  Heldreichi.Iris  reticulata  histrioides,  and  I. 
Danfordise,  AAmre  A^ery  smart,  and  attracted  considerable  notice. 
Mr.  Wm.  Barr  has  devoted  much  time  to  the  Hellebores  AA’ithin 
recent  years.  We  admired  a  uoav  Amriety  of  the  latter,  H.  col- 
chicus  magnificus,  rich,  deckled  mauve,  pui-ple  in  shade  and  free 
in  floAA  cr.  For  Avreath  making  this  AA'ould  afford  a  splendid  con¬ 
trast  to  the  pure  AA’hite  floAvers  of  H.  niger,  H.  n.  scoticus,  and 
others.  H.  Don  Quixote  is  another  dark  variety.  We  must  con¬ 
clude  by  noticing  Iris  unguicularis.  The  group  Avas  most  taste¬ 
fully  arranged,  the  Irises  peeping  through  moss.  (Silver  Floi'a 
Medal.) 
Messrs.  T.  S.  Ware,  Limited,  Hale  Farm  Nurseries,  Felthara, 
London,  staged  hardy  spring  tloAvoring  plants  in  pots.  Amongst 
these  Avere  Galax  aphylla,  Shortia  galicifolia,  both  dAvarf  orna¬ 
mental  foliaged  plants,  aaIiIcIi  avc  highly  commend  for  rockeries. 
Sternbergia  Fischei’i,  AA'ith  yelloAv  floAA  ers ;  Iris  Dmifordise,  also 
yelloAV ;  I.  reticulata  purpurea,  I.  persica  Heldreichi,  Gentiana 
acaulis,  and  Saxifraga  Burseriana  Avere  all  on  vieAv. 
Messrs.  Geo.  Jackman  and  Son,  Woking  Nursery.  Woking, 
sent  Iris  tubergeniana,  I.  Tauri.  Earl  Ilchester,  Holland  House, 
staged  Loropetalum  chinense. 
M.  Linden,  Brussels,  staged  Heemanthus  imperialis,  and  H. 
murabilis,  the  former  being  much  the  better,  and  received  a 
F.C.C. 
A  delightful  exhibit  of  Primula  sinensis  Island  Gem  Avas 
brought  up  from  the  Isle  of  Wight  County  Council  (gardener,  Mr. 
C.  Martin),  20,  Holyrood  Street,  NeAvport,  I.W.  The  tloAvers  are 
double,  in  large  trusses,  bearing  as  many  as  tAvelve  to  fifteen  long 
stalked  floAvers.  The  colour  is  rich  rose  pink. 
Messrs,  de  Luzy,  Freres,  44a,  Harold  Street,  Camberwell, 
London,  S.E.,  again  shoAved  their  improved  poAA  cler  belloAvs. 
Fruit  and  Vegetable  Committee. 
Present :  Geo.  Bunyard,  Esq.  (in  the  chair) ;  Avith  Messrs.  Hy. 
Esling,  Jos.  Cheal,  S.  Mortimer,  Alex.  Dean,  C.  Herrin,  M. 
Gleeson,  H.  Markham,  Geo.  Keif,  Falwin  Beckett,  G.  Norman, 
J.  MTllai’d,  James  H.  Yeitcli,  H.  Balderson,  G.  SbaAv  Blaker,  and 
W.  Wilks. 
Lieut. -Col.  ViAuan  (gardener,  Mr.  W.  Strugnell),  Rood  Ash¬ 
ton,  Trowbridge,  Wilts,  staged  thirteen  dishes  of  Apples,  including 
an  assortment  in  a  box.  Fine  samples  of  Claygate  Pearmain, 
Reinette  du  Canada,  Fearn’s  Pippin,  Annie  Elizabeth  (especially 
fine).  King  of  Tomkins  County,  Hoary  Morning,  NewtoAvn  Pippin, 
and  Dutch  Mignonne  Avere  on  vieAA^  (Sihmr  Banksian  Medal.) 
Mr.  J.  Harris,  Blackpill  Nurseries,  SAA'ansea,  staged  good 
samples  of  Potato  Sir  John  LleAvelyn,  a  fine  smooth  kidnev 
Amriety  of  large  size.  He  had  a  cultural  commendation  for  some 
samples  of  this  variety  from  field  culture.  A  cultural  commenda¬ 
tion  Avas  accorded  Earl  Ilchester  (gardener.  Mr.  Dixon)  for  a  dish 
of  Pear  Beurre  Ranee.  Lord  Suffield  (gardener,  Mr.  Wm.  Allen), 
Gunton  Park,  NorAA'ich,  received  a  cultural  commendation  for 
Pear  President  Barabe. 
Certificates  and  AAwards  of  Merit. 
Betjoma  alba  firandiflora  (L.  Lange). — Freer  and  looser  in  habit 
„iian  the  tyi)ieal  form  of  Gloire  de  Ijorraine.  The  floAvers  are  inrAch 
the  same  in  size  and  form,  AAiiite,  tinged  faintly  AA'ith  pink.  AAvai'd  of 
Merit.  Mr.  L.  Lange,  Hampton. 
Cypripedium  insigne  Foiclcianum  (Gurney  FoAvler,  Estp).  —  A 
strong,  handsome  floAA'er,  richly  coloured.  Tlie  dorsal  sepal  ciuwes 
iiiAA-ards  at  the  top,  the  margin  ))eing  Avhite.  centre  deep  piArplish 
chocolate,  breaking  into  bars  and  large  dots  lure  and  there,  also  a 
yelloAvish  tinge  in  places;  lip  and  petals  ))i-OAvnish-red  and  glossy. 
AAvard  of  Merit.  .J.  Gurney  FoAvler,  Esq.,  Glebelands,  South  Wood¬ 
ford. 
Cypripedium  rube  cans  Ranjitsinjlii  (F.  'Wellesley,  Esq.);  —  The 
flowers  are  large,  dorsal  sepal  deep  purple-black,  streaked  greenish, 
edged  Avhite ;  lip  broAA  nish  and  smooth ;  sepals  naa-roAV,  almost  fluted, 
AvaA'y,  bi'oAA'nish  chocolate  and  glossy.  AAA’ard  of  Merit.  F.  Wellesley, 
Esq..  Woking. 
Cypriped'tim  x  Venus,  Oakivood  var.  (Norman  Cookson,  Esq.). — 
A  Avonderful  hyl)rid  from  C.  niveum  and  C'.  insigne  Sanderie.  With 
such  parentage  it  is  to  be  expected  that  a  strikingly  distinct  and  light 
coloured  variety  Avould  i-esult.  This  is  just  Avhat  has  been  produced. 
Tile  lip  is  creamy  AA'ith  a  suspicion  of  greenish  shade  ;  the  forAvard 
curving  petals  arc  jialer  still,  and  dotted  all  over  AA’ith  reddish  spots  ; 
the  dorsal  sepal  is  AvaA'y  edged  like  the  petals,  AA'ith  Avhite  margin  and 
tinged  green  toAA'ards  the  centre,  being  also  spotted.  The  ncAV  comer 
receiA'ed  marked  attention.  First-Class  Certificate.  Norman  Cookson, 
Esq.  (groAver.  Mr.  Wm.  Murray).  OakAvood,  Wylam. 
Dendrobiiun  Wardiaauni  Fowleri  (Gurney  FoAvler.  Esq.). — This  is 
a  large  and  stout-floAvered  A’ariety.the  chief  characteristic  of  difference 
from  the  type  being  the  rounded  form  made  liy  the  sepals  and  petals. 
These  are  very  sinuous,  and  beautifully  crimpled  at  the  apex;  the 
colours  also  ai'c  deep  and  Avell  marked.  AAvard  of  Merit.  Gurney 
Fowler,  Es(p  (groAier,  Mr.  J.  D.iaIs),  Glebelands.  South  Woodford. 
ILeemnnthus  impennlis  (Linden,  Brussels).  —  Tnis  Belgian  firm 
staged  a  splendid  selection  of  HEemanthuses  last  season,  and  on  this 
occasion  received  an  UAA-ai-d  for  a  species  Avith  bold  flowers,  rich 
ci'imson-carmine.  held  up  on  a  stout  stalk,  forming  a  spherical  mass  of 
floAvers  at  the  top  thereof.  AAvard  of  Merit. 
L(clia  anceps  Halliduyaiia,  var.  Grawsli  lyana  (de  Barri  CraAvshay, 
Esq.). —Broad  petals  sliglitly  lejurving,  pure  AA'hite ;  sepals  consider¬ 
ably  narroAver ;  lip  prominent.  Avavy  ;  apex  cuiu  es  doAViiAA’ards,  touched 
in  front  AA’ith  ))right  purplish-mauA’e ;  back  in  the  throat  there  is  a 
broad  and  prominent  yelloAv  midrib.  First-Class  Certificate,  de  Ba.ri’i 
CraAvshay,  Esq.  (gardener.  Mr.  W.  J.  Btables).  Rosefield,  Sevenoaks 
Lcelio-CaUleya  Cappei  (Sir  S’.  M'igan).— FloAvers  graceful,  slender, 
drooi)ing,  petals  and  sepals  narroAV,  and  coloured  idch  golden  chestnut 
or  golden  apricot ;  lip  long,  narroAV,  fluted,  and  purplish.  AAvard  of 
Merit.  Sir  Frederick  Wigan  (groAver  Mr.  W.  H.  Young),  Clare  LaAvn, 
East  Sheen. 
Ijycast  Skinneri  Lady  Gladys  (CharlesAA’orth  &  Co.).  —  Smaller 
than  the  type,  ”  smart”  fioAvers.  Avell  outspread,  and  in  colour  almost 
pure  Avhite,  the  apex  of  petals  tinged  mauA  e. 
Odontoglossnm  pardin um  (H.  T.  Pitt.  Esq.). — Resembles  G.  eirrhosum 
in  form,  colour  deeper  yelloAA’  and  red  spotted ;  a  tall  raceme.  Botanical 
Certificate.  H.  T.  Pitt.  Esq.  (gardener,  Mr.  F.  Thurgood),  Stam¬ 
ford  Hill. 
Priiimla  si)u’)isis  The  Duchess  (Sutton  &  Sons). — The  aAAurd  on 
this  occasion  AA’as  bestoAved  on  an  individual  A’ariety.  Hitliei-to  the 
strain  in  such  classes  of  plants  as  this  has  been  taken  as  a  Avhole,  but 
so  distinct  is  this  large-floAvcred  A’ariety  that  an  exception  Avas 
deservedly  made.  The  centre  is  rosy-carmine,  edge  pale  peach-hue 
and  fi’inged.  The  eye  is  greenish  yelloAV.  AAvard  of  Merit.  Sutton 
and  Sons,  Reading. 
Cardiff  Gardeners. 
At  the  Grand  Hotel  on  Tuesday,  January  21,  Mr.  F.  Lee 
(representative  of  the  Bristol  Gardeners’  Association)  read  his 
first  prize  essay  on  “  Orchids.”  He  dealt  AA’ith  the  subject  in  a 
vei-y^  interesting  manner,  and  gaA’e  evidence  of  a  practical  know¬ 
ledge  of  a  branch  of  horticulture  AA’hich  is  of  an  engrossing  and 
increasing  interest.  A  good  discussion  folloAied,  being  enthu¬ 
siastically  taken  up  by  a  large  number  of  the  members  present. 
The  best  thanks  of  the  association  AA’ere  accorded  Mr.  Lee  for  his 
splendid  paper,  and  a  similar  vote  to  Mr.  F.  G.  Treseder  for  pre¬ 
siding.  Mr.  J.  J.  Graham  Avas  awarded  a  first-class  certificate 
for  a  fine  plant  of  Cyclamen  latifolium  giganteum  album;  also 
Mr.  Bath  Avas  awarded  a  second-class  certificate  for  a  AAell-grown 
plant  of  Epiphyllum  truncatum. 
Strathmartine  (Dundee)  Horticultural. 
Tire  second  of  a  series  of  lectures  on  horticultural  subjects, 
inaugurated  by  the  Strathmartine  Horticultural  Society  was 
recently  delivered  in  the  Downfield  Public  Hall.  The  lecturer 
Avas  Mr.  James  Simpson,  Dalhousie  Nurseries,  Broughty  Ferry 
(Messrs.  Croll),  and  his  subject  Avas  “Roses.”  He  compared 
advice  given  by  an  English  expei't  in  Roses  AA’ith  his  oaa’ii  experi¬ 
ence,  in  which  he  shoAved  that  AA’hile  some  authorities  treated 
certain  kinds  of  Roses  as  tender  plants,  he,  on  the  other  hand, 
treated  them  as  particularly  hardy,  and  Avith  the  best  results. 
He  touched  on  the  preparation  of  the  soil  necessary,  pruning,  and 
the  care  of  the  roots,  dealing  Avitli  insects,  protection  against 
rain  and  storm,  Ac.  A  beautiful  display  of  pot  plants,  some  of 
AA’hich  Avere  in  bloom,  Avas  arranged  on  a  stall  in  front  of  the 
platform  by  Messrs.  Tliyne  and  Paton.  A  collection  towards  the 
funds  of  the  society  Avas  taken  on  retiring. 
