368 
JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  QABDENER, 
April  24,  1902. 
Obituary. 
Mr.  Mungo  Temple. 
It  is  with  much  regret  tliat  we  have  to  announce  the  death 
of  Mr.  Temple,  of  Carron  House  Gardens,  Falkirk,  on  April  16, 
after  a  long  and  vei-y  painful  illness.  Mr.  Temple  was  well  known 
and  much  respected  in  the  gardening  world  as  a  most  energetic 
and  first-rate  cultivator  in  all  departments  of  horticulture,  par¬ 
ticularly  as  a  cultivator  of  all  sorts  of  fruits,  a  thorough  know¬ 
ledge  of  which  he  gained  in  some  of  the  best  gardens  in  England 
and  Scotland,  as  well  as  in  market  establishments.  He  first  made 
his  mark  at  Bilbirnie,  in  Fifeshire,  where  he  grew  fruits  of  all 
.sorts,  and  exhibited  for  many  years  in  Edinburgh  with  marked 
success  as  a  prize-taker.  From  Bilbirnie  he  removed  to  Blenheim, 
which  large  e.stablishment  he  managed  with  equal  success  for 
some  years.  Over  twenty  years  since  he  was  engaged  by  Sir  T.  D. 
Brodie,  Bart.,  to  make  new  gardens  at  Carron  House,  and  alike 
in  the  glass  department  and  outdoor,  his  management  was  very 
conspicuous  for  the  large  turn-out  of  all  sorts  of  garden  pro¬ 
duce  was  remarkable  for  the  extent  of  it  from  a  given  space  of 
ground.  It  may  al.soi  be  noticed  that  under  Mr.  Marnock’s  direc¬ 
tions  he  laid  out  the  grounds  and  made  the  gardens  at  Impney 
Hall,  in  Worcestershire.  He  was  a  most  indefatigable  and  con¬ 
scientious  servant,  and  a  man  of  very  high  moral  principle,  and 
will  be  much  missed  in  the  district,  where  he  was  most  highly 
respected  by  all  who  knew  him.  He  leaves  a  widow  and 
grown-up  family. 
M.  Eugene  Verdler. 
Wo  learn  through  “  Le  Jardin  ”  of  the  death  recently  of  this 
famous  Rose  grower,  who  has  left  a  durable  trace  of  his  work 
among  these  beautiful  flowers.  M.  Eugene  Verdier  was  seventy- 
five  years  of  age.  He  had  been  a  member  of  the  National  Horti¬ 
cultural  Society  of  France  since  1850. 
Mr.  W.  Salcombe. 
We  regret  to  have  to  announce  the  death,  upon  March  25,  of 
Mr.  W.  Salcombe,  head  gardener,  Tioehurst  HousOj  Ticehurso, 
Sussex,  at  the  ripe  old  age  of  82.  He  took  an  active  lead  for 
fifty  years,  and  will  be  greatly  missed  at  the  local  shows,  to  which 
he  rendered  great  assistance.  He  was  a  F.R.H.S.,  and  a  great 
supporter  of  the  G.R.B.I.,  by  his  skill  and  good  qualities  winning 
the  respect  of  all  who  knew  him.  He  is  succeeded  by  his 
grandson. 
- - 
Societies. 
Royal  Horticultural,  April  22n(l. 
The  Drill  Hall  on  Tuesday  last  was  packed  to  overflowing, 
both  Avith  exhibits  and  Avith  people  Avho  came  to  see  and  admire. 
Hardy  floAA  ers  of  all  sorts  Avere  plentiful,  as  Avere  Roses,  Orchids, 
Ferns,  and  Hippeastrums.  The  Primula  Society  also  held  its 
shoAV  in  conjunction,  and  Ave  are  pleased  to  be  able  to  record 
this  yeaPs  exhibition  as  the  finest  for  a  long  while  past. 
Opchid  Committee. 
Present :  Hari-y  J.  Veitch,  Esq.  (in  the  chair) ;  Avith  Messrs. 
James  O’Brien,  H.  M.  Pollett,  H.  Ballantihe,  Norman  C.  Cook- 
son,  E.  AsliAvorth,  F.  W.  Ashton  John  Cypher,  W.  N.  Bilney, 
H.  T.  Pitt,  F.  J.  Thorne,  W.  H.  Young,  J.  W.  O’Dell, 
E.  Hill,  W.  Boxall,  G.  F.  Moore,  H.  A.  Tracy,  J.  Wilson-P otter, 
H.  Little,  J.  G.  Fowley,  and  J.  Douglas. 
Messrs.  J.  Cypher  and  Sons,  Cheltenham,  sent  a  rich  selec¬ 
tion,  including  Lselia  purpurata  iRusselliana),  Phaius  Cooksoni, 
Cattleya  Mendeli,  Leelia  latona,  Cypripedium  Vipani,  with 
neat  Avhite  lip  and  purplish-veined  sepals  and  petals.  They  had 
also  C.  bellatulum,  C.  grande  atratum,  Dendrobium  nobile 
A'irginalis,  Vanda  teres,  and  a  fine  pan  of  the  bog-loving 
Pinguicula  caudata. 
Messrs.  H.  Loav  and  Co.,  Bush  Hill  Park,  Enfield,  were 
strong  in  Orchids,  including  Bifrenaria  Harrisoni,  a  fleshy 
floAvered  species,  Avith  Avhite  sepals  and  petals  and  rich  purplisli 
lip ;  Cypripedium  callosum,  C.  ciliare,  C.  Goweri  magnificum, 
and  a  number  of  good  Cattleyas,  Dendrobes,  and  Odontoglossums. 
Jeremiah  Colman,  Esq.,  also  staged  a  small  collection. 
Messrs.  Sander  and  Son,  St.  Albans,  staged  eight  plants  of 
Dendrobium  densiflorum,  bearing  on  the  average  four  thyrses 
each.  The  beautiful  and  handsome  Maxillaria  Sanderiana, 
mottled  and  blotched  Avith  dark  purple,  was  present;  so,  too,  the 
somoAvliat  rare  Eulophiella  Elizabethee  and  the  superb  Cattleya 
Skinneri  alba,  just  like  a  good  Dendrobe  in  floAver.  Lycaste 
Skinneri  var.  Richard  Hinde,  rosy  purple,  is  very  beautiful. 
Messrs.  James  Veitch  and  Sons,  Limited,  Chelsea,  had  a 
special  groAip  of  Lselia  x  Latona  (L.  purpurata  x  L.  cinnabarina),  j 
Cattleya  Schroderse,  and  another  group,  or  grouplet,  of 
L.  c.  Highburiensis.  The  pale  tea-coloured  Dendrobium  x 
Cheltenhamensis  Avas  on  view ;  also  Chysis  Langleyensis  (very 
fine),  and  the  charming  and  variedly  coloured  Cattleya  Niobe. 
One  of  the  special  objects  of  interest  in  the  group  Avas  a  bigener, 
a  very  minute  subject  and  not  pretty,  the  result  of  crossing 
Leptotes  bioolor  (female)  Avith  Leelia  cinnabarina.  The  new'- 
comer  is  named  Lepto-Lselia  Veitchi. 
A  rich  and  profusely  flowered  collection  of  Dendrobiums  came 
from  W.  A.  Bilney,  Esq.  (gardener,  Mr.  C.  Whitlock),  Fir 
Grange,  Weybridge.  This  included  D.  Wardianum,  D.  densi¬ 
florum,  D.  infundibulum,  D.  nobile  nobilius,  D.  splendidissimum, 
D.  Bryinerianum,  D.  nobile  Ballianum,  and  various  others. 
W.  J.  Cooper,  Esq.  (gardener,  Mr.  W.  Reynolds),  Hayw'ard’s 
Heath),  again  staged  a  well-floAvered  set  of  Dendrobium  atro- 
violaceum.  The  plants  made  a  good  show. 
H.  T.  Pitt,  E.sq.  (gardener,  Air.  Thurgood),  Stamford 
Hill,  S.E.,  had  a  varied  assortment  of  the  Orchids  now  in  season, 
including,  amongst  others,  Cattleya  Schroderse,  Vanda  tricolor 
Avith  fine  spikes,  Zygopetaluin  Mackayi,  Cattleya  Lawrenceana, 
Odontoglossum  triumphans,  Cymbidium  ebumeum,  and  Cypri¬ 
pedium  bellatulum. 
Fruit  and  Vegetable  Committee. 
Present:  Geo.  Bunyard,  Esq.  (in  the  chair);  Avith  Messrs. 
A.  H.  Pearson,  Geo.  Wythes,  James  H.  Veitch,  G.  Norman, 
F.  Q.  Lane,  James  Smart,'  P.  C.  M.  Veitch,  J.  Jaques,  W.  Fife, 
C.  G.  A.  Nix,  H.  Markham,  Ed.  Beckett,  Alex.  Dean, 
S.  Mortimer,  J.  W.  Bates,  Geo.  Thos.  Miles,  Jos.  Cheal,  G. 
Reynolds,  and  J.  Willard. 
Alessrs.  J.  Russell,  of  Richmond  Nursery,  Richmond,  staged 
a  capital  exhibit  of  his  “  Solid  Ivorj^  Seakale,”  a  fine,  stout 
variety. 
Floral  Committee. 
Present:  W.  Marshall,  Esq.  (in  the  chair);  with  Messrs. 
Chas.  T.  Druery,  Geo.  Nicholson,  C.  W.  Knowles,  J.  F.  McLeod, 
E.  Alolyneux,  Jas.  Douglas,  John  Jennings,  Wm.  HoAve,  Chas. 
Jefferies,  J.  A.  Nix,  C.  Dixon,  W.  Bain,  R.  C.  Notcutt,  R.  W. 
Wallace,  F.  Page  Roberts,  J.  W.  Barr,  Geo.  Gordon,  C.  J.  Salter, 
H.  J.  Cutbush,  H.  J.  Jones,  Wm.  Cuthbertson,  J.  H.  Fitt, 
W.  P.  Thomson,  E.  H.  Jenkins,  Wm.  J.  James,  Chas.  E.  Shea, 
C.  Blick,  Harry  Turner,  E.  T.  Cook,  J.  Fraser,  Ed.  Alawley. 
Messrs.  Wm.  Cutbush  and  Son,  Highgate,  N.,  Avere  repre¬ 
sented  by  a  small  groiip  comprising  Tree  Pseonies  in  Gin  and  7itn 
pots  and  perpetual  floAvering  Carnation  Winter  Beauty,  in  good 
form,  Avith  Palms  at  the  back  and  Malmaison  Carnation  Blush 
in  a  Avinding  line  at  base,  having  many  fine  floAvers. 
Messrs.  W.  Paul  and  Son,  Waltham  Cross,  Herts,  staged  a 
very  pleasing  group  of  floAvering  shrubs  in  great  variety.  Amongst 
those  conspicuous  for  great  merit  Avere  Azalea  Perfecta,  Deutzia 
hybrida  Lemoinei,  A.  Anthony  Koster,  very  deep  yellowed, 
and  many  varieties  of  Lilacs  and  Thorns  at  the  back.  Pyrus- 
angustifolia  flore  pleno  Avas  very  pretty,  and  Hybrid  Tea  Ro.se 
Marie  Louise  Poiret,  and  Tea  Papa  Lambert  Avere  splendid 
examples  of  good  floAvers. 
Messrs.  Jas.  Veitch  and  Sons,  Limited,  Chelsea,  staged  a  very 
pleasing  collection  of  stellate-floAvered  Cinerarias  in  variety, 
amongst  Avhich  C.  Feltham  Beauty  Avas  prominent,  Avith  many 
other  soft  shades  of  blue,  pink,  maroon,  and  Avhite.  Arranged 
with  Palms  and  Adiantum  cuneatum  the  effect  was  light  and 
pretty.  The  same  firm  had  also  close  by  a  small  staging  of 
Hippeastnuns,  comprising  many  fine  forms  of  the  grand  flower. 
Amongst  those  of  more  than  ordinaiy  merit  Avere  H.  Mrs.  Bilney, 
Queen  Alexandra,  Rhodesia  (cochineal  on  green  ground),  and 
Willander.  Kalanchoe  Kirki  AA'as  shoAvn  again  to  correct  an 
error  in  shoAving  last  meeting,  when  it  was  shoAvn  as  K.  coccinea, 
Avhich  has  since  been  corrected  by  the  KeAv  authorities.  Messrs. 
Veitch  and  Sons,  Limited,  also  staged,  in  8in  pots,  a  yeiy  fine- 
lot  of  Cerasus  pseudo-Cerasus  James  H.  Veitch  looking  very 
pretty  Avith  the  delicate  blossoms  of  good  size. 
Sir  Trevor  LaAvrenoe,  Bart.,  Burford,  sent  a  charming  selec¬ 
tion  of  Anthuriums  of  many  colours  and  shades.  The  collection 
included  several  seedlings  of  merit,  and  amongst  the  named 
varieties  of  especial  Avorth  Avere  A.  Scherzerianum  Wardi,  A.  S. 
triumphans,  A.  S.  maximum,  and  elegans,  also  A.  Andreamun 
sanguineum,  and  LaAvrence  Avere  in  splendid  form. 
F.  D.  Godman,  Esq.,  F.R.S.,  South  Godstone,  sent  some- 
exceedingly  fine  Camellias  Mathotiana  of  splendid  substance 
and  colour  deep  crimson,  and  Avere  over  Sin  in  diameter.  Rhodo¬ 
dendron’s  Aucklandi  hybrida  and  R.  Luscombe’s  Hybrid  were- 
grand,  as  Avere  also  R.  Thomsoni  and  Campylocarpum,  the  latter 
very  delicate. 
Messrs.  Frank  Cant  and  Co.,  BraisAvick  Nursery,  Colchester, 
staged  a  vei’y  magnificent  selection  of  cut  Roses  in  great 
varieties.  Amongst  those  of  more  than  ordinary  merit  were 
Cleopatra,  Maman  Cochet,  The  Bride,  Muriel,  Medea,  and  some* 
pretty  clusters  of  W.  A.  Richardson.  The  new  Rose,  Lady 
Roberts,  coppery  cream,  of  splendid  substance  and  form,  bids 
fair  to  become  a  great  favourite.  The  AA’hole  stand  was  one  to« 
rejoice  the  hearts  of  the  great  many  rosarians  Avho  saw  it. 
