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April  10,  1902. 
Captein  Holford,  C.I.E.,  of  Westonbirt,  Tetbury,  again 
staged  a  few  Hippeastniins  of  good  form  and  rich  in  colour. 
Messrs.  Jas.  Veitch  and  Sons,  Ltd.,  Chelsea,  liad  three  large  pairs 
of  blue  Primroses  of  varying  shades.  All  were  full  of  bloom,  and 
attracted  a  good  deal  of  attention.  Aliss  Willmott,  V.M.H., 
Warley,  Essex,  staged  a  few  pots  of  Grape  Hyacinths.  Amongst 
others  were  noticed  Muscari  compactum  and  M.  Szovitsianum 
subcseruleum. 
St.  George’s  Nursery  Company,  Hanwell,  W.,  occupied 
between  .30ft  and  40ft  of  staging,  with  about  150  plants  of 
Cyclamen  of  one  and  two  years’  growth,  well  furnished  with 
blooms  of  fine  substance  and  rich  in  colour,  some  being  quite 
Sin  in  height.  A  collection  of  the  Papilio  strain  at  the  end  of 
the  table  were  charming  in  soft  colours,  as  pinks  and  whites. 
Me.ssrs.  T.  S.  Ware,  Limited,  Feltham,  had  a  large  and  varied 
collection  of  hardy  plants.  Lithospermum  prostratum  (that 
grand  blue),  Arabis  alpina  fl.pl.,  Primulas  Sieboldi,  and  P.S. 
rosea  striata  were  very  fine,  and  other  Primulas  of  variety,  Adonis 
vernalis.  The  whole  stand  was  very  tastefully  and  pleasingly 
arranged,  and  was  a  collection  Avhicii  attracted  a  great  deal  of 
interest. 
Mr.  Amos  Periy,  Hardy  Plant  Farm,  Winchmore  Hill,  N., 
were  strong  in  Irises.  I.  Innocence,  I.  Princess  Louise,  and 
Harlequin  were  very  pretty.  Primulas  denticulata  and  Arctotis 
in  variety  Avei'e  Avell  groAvn  and  furnished  Avith  bloom ;  also 
Daphne  Blagayana  Avas  Amry  pretty  and  sAveetly  scented. 
Messrs.  Jas.  Veitch  and  Sons,  Limited,  Chelsea,  again  staged 
a  collection  of  Cineraria  ramosa,  which  must  form  a  useful 
Amriety  for  CAxtting ;  also  a  small  collection  of  Hippeastrum. 
Amongst  others,  the  Veldt,  i>ale  terra  cotta  and  green  Avas  unique 
and  pre'tty. 
Mr.  Charles  Turner,  The  Royal  Nurseries,  Slough,  sent  thi’ee 
large  baskets  of  Deutzias — as  D.  gracilis  rosea  (the  suffusion  of 
red  being  very  pretty),  D.  Lemoinei,  and  D.  gracillima  robusta 
Avere  all  examples  of  good  culture. 
Mr.  Wm.  Carshaw,  The  Manor  House,  Thrumpton,  Derby,  sent 
a  feAV  blooms  of  his  dark  crimson  Clove  Carnation  Mrs.  Wm. 
CarshaAV.  Mr.  E.  A.  Hambro,  Hayes  Place  Gardens,  Hayes, 
Jvent,  sent  a  neAv  Amriety  of  Primula  viscosa,  named  Spring 
Beauty,  from  a  cross  of  P.  a'.  and  Auricula  C.  J.  Perry.  The 
result  is  a  fine  floAver  of  deep  maroon.  The  Earl  of  Lathain, 
Latham  Hou.se,  Ormskirk,  sent  some  fine  bracts  of  Euphorbia 
(Poinsottia)  pulcherrima  to  illustrate  the  practice  of  blooming 
from  cut-backs,  'the  Botanic  Gardens,  Cambridge,  sent  Bignonia 
TAA-eedei  and  Cantua  dependens.  An  interesting  freak  in 
Hyacinths  aaus  noticed  as  a  bulb  in  a  glass,  bearing  six  blooms. 
The  Marquis  of  Londondori-y,  K.G.,  Wynyard  Park,  Stockton- 
on-Tees,  sent  Hsemanthus  Diadem. 
Narcissus  Committee. 
Messrs.  T.  S.  Ware,  Limited,  Hale  Farm  Nurseries,  Feltham, 
•staged  a  very  nice  lot  of  Narcissi,  having  Golden  Spur,  Sir 
Watkin,  Sir  Henry  Irving,  Maximus;  and  Begonia  Marguerita 
Avere  of  good  form  and  colour.  .:Uso  N.  albicans,  Queen  Bess,  and 
C.  J.  Backhouse  Avere  pleasing. 
Mr.  H.  J.  Jones,  Ryecroft,  LeAA’isham,  had  a  large  and  very 
Amried  collection  of  bulbous  floAvers  amongst  the  Narcissi.  Sir 
Watkin,  Queen  Bess,  bicolor  Victoria,  Emperor,  Barri  conspicuus. 
Princess  very  large  and  very  good.  Tulips  David  Tennier, 
Wouvei-ianuin,  Thomas  Mooi’e,  Queen  of  Netherlands,  Proser¬ 
pine,  and  Grace  Darling  Avere  splendid  floAvers.  The  collection 
also  contained  fine  specimens  of  Hyacinths  and  many  forms  of 
Narcissi. 
Miss  T.  W.  Curry,  from  Lismore,  Ireland,  again  staged  a  veiy 
pleasing  collection  of  Narcissi  in  great  variety.  N.  Leedsi 
Maggie  May,  and  N.  Incomp.  Beauty,  Stella  superba.  Autocrat, 
Figaro  were  very  pretty,  and  N.  Lady  Margaret  BoscaAven, 
Michael  Foster,  and  White  Queen  Avere  in  fine  form.  About  120 
vases  in  all,  and  generally  very  varied. 
Sir  Francis  Drake,  a  seedling  Narcissus  sent  by  P.  J.  Kendall, 
Esq.,  NeAvtoii  Poppleford,  near  Otley,  Avas  a  very  fine  floAver, 
over  5in  across,  of  good  colour,  the  corona  slightly  deeper  in 
colour.  Kin  Alfred  and  James  Woodhouse  Avere  also  staged. 
Mr.  W.  B.  Hartland,  of  Patrick  Street,  Cork,  sent  a  feAv  fine 
Narcissi,  as  Incomp,  fl.pl.  Erini  and  Gloiy  of  Leiden,  &c. 
Messrs.  ]L  S.  Williams  and  Son,  Epper  HolloAvay,  N.,  had  a 
charming  collection  of  Narcissi,  all  of  Avhich  Avere  fine  examples 
of  good  cnlture.  N.  Emperor,  Sir  Watkin,  bicolor  Victoria, 
Duke  of  Bedford,  exceeduigly  fine,  and  N.  Incomp.  Beauty 
and  GAvyther  and  N.  Barri  conspicuus  very  nice.  Princess  Ida, 
very  pale  primrose,  is  very  pretty,  and  the  Avhole  stand  Avas  one 
of  va.st  interest  in  the  hall.  ,  ^  i  i  ^  o 
Messrs.  Bai-r  and  Sons,  Covent  Garden,  had  a  large  stand  ot 
Narcissi  very  representative  of  all  sections,  AAith  Anemones 
again  at  the  base.  Duchess  of  Westminster,  Mrs.  Walter  Ware, 
Stella  superba,  Barri  conspicuus,  Santa  Maria,  and  Glory  of 
Leiden,  also  Weardale  Perfection,  Peter  BaiT,  and  Lucifer  Avere 
all  grand  The  same  firm  also  stagiM  Ins  Susiana,  a  mottled  large 
brown  flower,  and  choice.  An  exhibit  of  Tulips,  among  Avhicli 
AA-ere  Prince  of  Austria,  Cottage  Maid,  Kaulfmanniana,  Murillo, 
Averi>  ven^  strong  and  of  good  form  and  colour.  They  also  staged 
a  small  collection  of  hard.y  plants,  amongst  Avhich  DodecatheoU' 
Hendersoni,  Aubrietia,  Saxifragas  in  variety,  Ac.,  Avere  noticed. 
The  Rev.  G.  H.  Engleheart.,  AppleshaAv,  Andover,  staged  a  few 
vases  of  Narcissi;  and  Miss  Willmott,  Warley  Place,  Essex, 
staged  a  noAV  Iris,  Bucharica  (Foster),  Avhite  and  yelloAv  on  the  lip. 
Fruit  and  Vegetable  Committee. 
Present:  Geo.  Bunyard,  Esq.  (in  the  chair) ;  AA’ith  ivlessrs.  Jos. 
Clieal,  Heniy  Esling,  Alex.  Dean,  H.  J.  Wright,  W.  Pope,  Geo. 
Keif,  J.  Jaques,  C.  G.  Nix,  James  Siveet,  F.  Q.  Lane,  J.  Willard, 
Geo.  Wythes,  James  H.  Veitch,  H.  Somers  Rivers,  and  H. 
Balderson. 
This  committee  had  very  little  to  consider. 
A.  Hargreaves  BroAvn,  E.sq.,  M.P.  (gardener,  Mr.  B.  Greaves), 
Broom  Hall,  Dorking,  staged  a  delightful  boxful  of  Royal 
Sovereign  StraAvberries,  for  Avhich  a  Silver  Banksian  Medal  Avas 
awarded. 
Mr.  T.  H.  Beach,  The  Garden,  Hazells,  Gravesend,  exhibited 
a  noAV  Aveed  extractor  of  some  merit,  and  of  Avhich  Ave  Avill  have 
more  to  .say  again. 
Mr.  H.  RoAve,  Barbourne  Nurseries,  Worcester,  sent  uji  a  dish 
of  a  neAV  Apple,  EdAA  ard  ^TI.,  like  NeAiTon  Pippin  and  very  fine. 
Medals. 
Floral  Committee. — Sih-er-gilt  Uora  to  St.  George’s  Nursery  Co.,, 
for  Cyclamens  ;  silver  Floras  to  Messrs.  Wm.  Paul  A  Sou,  Waltham 
Cross;  G.  .Jackman  &  Son.  ^Yoking :  and  H.  Cannell  A  Sons.  SAAanley. 
Sih'er  Banksians  to  Wm.  Cutbush  &  Son.  Highgate;  H.  Ijittle,  East 
I’Avickenham  ;  and  Sir  Francis  Barry,  M.P..  Windsor.  Bronze  Flora 
to  Loav  &  Co.,  Amos  Perry. and  Wallace  &  Co.;  also Ijronze  Banksians 
to  T.  S.  Ware,  Ud. ;  and  Paul  &  Son,  Cheshunt. 
Certificates  and  AAvards  of  Merit. 
Alpine  Auricula  Fireflij  (J.  Douglas). —  Splendid  form,  and  good 
size,  bright  golden  eye,  and  deep  rich  blackish  crimson  edge ;  one  of 
the  finest  aa'g  have  seen.  AAvard  of  Merit. 
Alpine  Auricula  Bosy  Morn  (J.  Douglas). — 3’his  is  less  meritorious 
than  Firefly,  both  in  its  form  and  colour  ;  the  centre  is  yelloAv  Avith  a 
blackish-purple  zone  and  bronzy-red  outer  band.  AAvard  of  Merit. 
Auricula  Mrs.  Henicood  (J.  Douglas). — This  green-edged  show 
A’ariety,  Avith  a  Avhite  centre,  has  irregular  black  zone,  and  broad  deep 
green  edge.  'The  flower  is  large  and  Avell  formed.  AAvard  of  Merit. 
Hippeastrum  Nijsa  (J.  Veitch  &  Sons,  Ltd.). — A  A'ariety  remai'kable 
for  the  great  depth  of  its  rich  dark  crimson  (like  a  dark  Clove 
Carnation),  with  darker  veins.  AAvai'd  of  Merit. 
Hippeastrum  Sylvannus  (J.  Veitch  &  Sons,  Ltd.). — A  floAver  Avith 
plenty  of  substance,  someAvhat  netted  toAvard  the  outer  parts  of  the 
segments  Avith  Avhite,  on  a  bright,  scarlet-crimson  body  colour.  AAA^ard 
of  Mei'it. 
Iris  Buckarica  (Miss  AVillmott). — Miss  AVillmott  lias  evidently 
made  a  rich  discovery  of  species  Avithin  a  recent  date,  but  of  the 
number  she  has  shoAAui  Ave  think  this  is  the  finest.  The  fleshy  stems 
and  linear,  shining  foliage  is  luxuriant  beloAv  the  terminal  solitary 
fioAvers.  Tavo  colours  exist — (1)  deep  sulphur  yelloAV  on  the  recurving 
tip  of  the  sepals;  and  (2)  Kory  Avhite  on  the  petaloid  stigmas.  The. 
“  standards  ”  are  reduced  to  mere  flimsy  bracts.  First  Class  Cei’tiflcate. 
Lcelia  flavina  (.J.  Veitch  &  Son,  Ltd.).  -A  most  delightful 'J’ea- 
coloured  form,  Avith  broad  petals  and  narroAv  sepals.  The  lip  is  fluted 
and  protruding.  AAvard  of  Merit. 
Lcelio-Cattleya  Dora  (CharlesAvorth  &  Co.).  —  A  liigener  betAveen 
Cattleya  Schroderfe  x  L.-C.  Plnebe.  delicate  in  form.  Avith  wavy 
edges.  The  colour  is  very  sAveet  and  quite  distinct — salmon  oveilaid 
Avith  pink.  The  lip  is  tipped  Avith  pui-ple. 
Masdevallia  Circe  (J.  Veitcli  A  Sons,  Ltd.). — A  very  distinct 
species,  large  in  form,  and  chestnyt  broAvn  in  colour.  AAvard  of  Merit. 
Narcissus  Peter  Barr  (Barr  A-  Soils). — This  most  supei'b  and  liand- 
some  trumpet  Narciss.  Avith  palest  sulphury  trumpet  and  ivory  Avhite 
perianth,  Avas  on  this  occasion  accorded  a  First  Class  (^'ertifleate.  It 
is  a  distinct  and  noble  floAver. 
Narcissus  Sir  Francis  Drake  (P.  J.  Kendall.  Esq.). —  A  large  and 
distinct  seedling  trumpet  Daffodil,  Avith  a  long  open  trumpet,  much 
crinkled  and  turned  at  the  apex ;  this  is  rich  deep  yelloAv.  The 
perianth  segments  are  AvaA-y.  broad,  and  of  a  lighter  yelloAv.  AAvard 
of  Merit.  P.  J.  Kendall,  Esq.,  NcAvton  Poppleford.  Otley. 
Primula  viscosa  x  Spring  Beauty"  (E.  H.  Hambro,  Esq.). — A 
rich  violet  purple  foi  m,  Avith  conspicuous  Avhite  eye.  It  is  very  distinct 
and  handsome,  coming  as  a  cross  from  P.  viscosa  x  Auricula  C.  J. 
Perry.  The  foliage  and  groAA’th  is  robust  and  plentiful.  AAvai'd  of 
Merit.  E.  A.  Hambro.  Esq.  (gardener,  Mr.  ^\'m.  Beale,  Hayes  Place 
Gardens.  Hayes,  Kent). 
Zygopetaium  piercn-:i(led(?)  Cecil  Rhodes  (H.  T.  Pitt.  Esq.). — A 
large  and  strikingly  beautiful  A'ariety,  AAuth  bright  lavender-violet  liii, 
and  black  and  green  sepals  and  petals.  AAvard  of  Merit.  H.  T.  Pitt, 
Esq.,  Stamford  Hill. 
Brighton  and  Sussex  Horticultural,  April  8th, 
A  delightful  spring  show  took  place  in  the  Com  Exchange, 
and  under  the  Dome  of  the  Pavilion  on  the  above  date  all 
the  leading  spring  flowers  Avhich  can  be  had  in  bloom  at  this 
season  of  the  year  were  well  represented.  The  entries  Avere 
much  larger  than  usual,  and  the  quality  Avas,  in  not  a  feAV 
