May  29,  1902. 
JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTACE  GARDENER. 
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The  Temple  Show. 
Following  the  most  unseasonable  May  month  that  has  been 
recorded  for  many  years,  the  great  annual  exhibition  of  the  Royal 
Horticultural  Society  in  the  Inner  Temple  Gardens,  Tliames  Em¬ 
bankment,  London,  is  yet  as  magnificent  as  hitherto,  and  the 
first  day,  at  all  events,  was  bathed  in  summer  sunshine. 
Orchids. 
The  usual  large  contributors  of  these  magnificent  flowering 
plants  were  forward  in  the  large  tent,  and  a  splendid  exhibition 
was  presented. 
Messrs.  B.  S.  Williams  and  Son,  Upper  Holloway,  London, 
N.,  contributed  some  well-flowered  Cattleyas^ — C.  Mossise,  a 
number  of  the  plants  bearing  from  eight  to  a  dozen  large  and 
deeply  coloured  flowers,  C.  Skinneri,  C.  Warneri,  Calanthe 
Veitchi,  flowering  late,  Lselio-Cattleya  cinnabarosa,  and  Cypri- 
pediuni  Lebaudyanum — a  new  and  rare  thing — and  a  splendid 
plant  of  Cymbidium  Lowianum.  The  pretty  Aerides  virens  was 
also  present,  and  a  number  of  Vanda  suavis,  Odontoglossum  Uro- 
Skinneri,  &c. 
Mr.  Cowan,  of  Gateacre,  Liverpool,  had  a  choice  group,  in¬ 
cluding  Cypripedium  Charles  Richman,  a  wonderfully  rich  purple 
hybrid.  Oncidium  Gardnerianum  is  a  most  telling  species,  and 
was  well  staged,  together  with  extraordinai’ily  fine  Cattleya 
Mossise  in  large  pans. 
Messrs.  Linden,  of  Brussels,  were  forward  with  their  beautiful 
Odontoglossum  crispums,  of  which  they  had  some  plants  with 
flowers  of  spotless  whiteness  and  large  in  size.  Mr.  Jules  Hye  de 
Crom,  of  Ghent,  had  Odontoglossum  Wilckeauum  ImiJeratorium, 
w'ith  large  and  richly  brown  marked  flowers. 
W.  P.  Burkinshaw,  Esq.  (gardener,  Mr.  Hull),  The  West  Hill, 
Hessle,  had  a  group,  much  too  flat,  and  included,  however,  a 
capital  piece  of  Cypripedium  Rothschildianum,  C.  Boxalli  stratum, 
and  a  large  number  of  good  Cattleyas,  Odontoglossums,  and  other- 
subjects. 
Mr.  J.  Cypher,  Exotic  Nurseries,  Cheltenham,  covered  over 
30ft  of  tabling  with  a  grand  representation  of  the  different  popu¬ 
lar  sorts.  He  staged  some  splendid  Odontoglossums  and  Oncidium 
Marshallianum  in  fine  form.  His  Miltonia.  vexillariums  were 
deeiily  coloured  and  robust,  while  among  other  bright  subjects 
were  Masievallia  Veitchiana,  Epidendruin  vitellinum  majus, 
Leelia  purpurata,  Cattleya  Mendeli  Painted  Lady,  C.  Mossiae,  and 
Laelia  grandis. 
Mr.  John  Robson,  Bowdon  Nurseries,  Altrincham,  set  up  a 
small  but  choice  and  varied  group,  whilst  Messrs.  A.  Janssens  and 
G.  Putzeys,  Merxem,  Antwerp,  had  some  gorgeously  spotted 
Odontoglossum  crispums,  which  lack  of  space  prevents  our 
referring  to  in  detail. 
Sir  T.  Lawrence,  Bart.,  of  Dorking,  contributed  a  group 
whose  numerous  rarities  would  draw  the  special  attention  of 
botanists  and  extreme  specialists,  comprising  as  it  did,  sweet 
little  forms  of  Cirrhopetalums,  Ornithooephalus,  Habenarias, 
Zygopetalums,  Masdevailias,  &c.,  &c. 
M.  A.  A.  Peeters,  Brussels,  had  some  handsomely  spotted 
Odontoglossums.  Messrs.  Hugh  Low  and  Co.,  Enfield,  contri¬ 
buted  in  their  usual  select  form,  showing  the  white  Odontoglossum 
Roezli,  also  Lselia  purpurata  bellissima,  bearing  nine  huge  flowers, 
and  C.  Skinneri,  a  literal  mass  of  trusses.  Their  C.  Mossiae 
memoriae  Dr.  Smee,  aird  C.  M.  Reiueckiana  were  greacly  admired. 
Capt.  J.  F.  Laycock,  D.S.O.,  Wiston  Hall,  Bawtry,  Notts, 
sent  well-grown  plants  of  the  yet  rare  Cypripedium  callosum 
Sanderae. 
One  of  the  grandest  (indeed  wonderful)  groups  under  this 
section  was  that  set  up  by  Messrs.  Charlesworth  and  Co.,  of 
Heaton,  Bradford.  The  plants  were  of  the  highest  quality,  pro¬ 
fusely  flowered,  and  represented  great  variety. 
Messrs.  Sander  and  Sons,  St.  Albans,  were  strongly  to  the 
front  with  many  rare  species,  varieties,  and  hybrids,  and  fur¬ 
nished  one  of  the  best  groups  on  view. 
Messrs.  Stanley,  Ashton,  and  Co.,  Southgate,  N.,  effectively 
arranged  a  superb  display,  including  Cattleya  Mossire  Aurora, 
C.  M.  Wagneri,  C.  gigas  Sanderiana,  C.  g.  delicata,  Odomto- 
glossum  Ruckerianum,  Oncidium  sarcodes,  and  a  varied  assort¬ 
ment  of  other  things. 
J.  Rutherford,  Esq.,  M.P.,  Beardwood.  Blackburn,  effectively 
disposed  his  splendidly  flowered  Cattleya  Mossise  in  a  rising  mass, 
dispersed  with  Asparagus  Sprengeri ;  and  Sir  F,  Wigan,  Bart,, 
East  Sheen,  contributed  Odoirtoglossum  Rolfse  (good),  Cattleya 
intermedia  nivea,  and  C.  Skiirireri  alba,  Aerides  Fieldingi,  Laelio- 
Caittleya  Highburyensis,  L.-C.  Rex  (very  handsome),  aird  many 
such-like  meritorious  plants.  His  group  of  the  finer  Cypri- 
pediums  was  very  creditable. 
Jeremiah  Colman,  Esq.,  Gatton  Park.  Reigate,  had  Miltonia 
vexillaria  well  flowered,  and  some  robust  Odontoglossums. 
M.  C.  Vuylsteke,  Loochristy,  near  Ghent,  had  his  famous 
coloured  0.  crispums,  which  attracted  considerable  attention. 
M.  FI.  Claes,  Orchid  grower  and  importer,  63,  Rue  des  Champs, 
Etterbeek,  Brus.sels,  whose  speciality  is  Odontoglossum  crispum, 
on  this  occasion  set  up  a  tasty  group  of  natural  hybrids  of  this 
species,  and  of  these-  we  would  name  O.  c.  Mabel  Claes  (very 
beautiful,  with  reddish-brown  marks),  O.  c.  Esquiri,  O.  c.  aureuin- 
Etterbeekense,  and  O.  Adrianse  was  likewise  reirresented  by 
some  good  varieties. 
Roses. 
Me.ssrs.  W.  Paul  and  Son,  W^altham  Cross,  occupied  their  old 
position  in  the  large  tent  w'ith  a  charming  arrangement  of 
pot  Roses,  which  made  a  handsome  display.  The  plants  were 
lightly  dispo.sed,  soi  that  the  individual  plants  could  be  well  seen, 
ryhile  the  front  was  composed  of  ba.skets  of  bloom  and  the 
orthodox  boxes.  The  pillar  Roses  were  especially  noticeable, 
being  just  in  the  pink  of  condition,  Crimson  Rambler, 
Leuchtstern,  Claire  Jacquier,  Evergreen  Gem,  and  Alberic 
Barbier  being  especially  bright.  Good  plants  were  Spencer, 
Madame  Montet,  Madame  Lacharme,  Clio,  Bridesmaid,  and 
Aurora.  The  boxes  contained  good  show  specimens  of  Antoine 
Rivoire,  Madame  Cusin,  Spencer,  Mrs.  J.  Laing,  Tennyson,  and 
Boadicea.  Altogether  one  of  the  best  displays  Messrs.  Paul  have 
ever  made. 
Mr.  Charles  Turner,  the  grower  from  Slough,  was  allotted  the 
end  of  the  tent,  which  was  filled  with  pot  Roses,  flanked  with 
Carnations,  and  backed  with  Palms  and  Bamboos.  Two  large 
arches  of  Crimson  Rambler  were  most  effective,  while  the  .same 
variety  was  also  very  prominent  throughout  the  group.  Good 
plants  were  to  be  seen  of  Nipheto.s,  Maman  Cochet,  Juno, 
La  France,  and  Souvenir  de  Madame  E.  Verdier. 
Mes.srs.  Paul  and  Son,  Cheshunt,  excelled  themselves  in'  the 
matter  of  arrangement,  which  was  rendered  easy  by  the  type  of 
plants  employed,  which  were  mostly  pillar  and  standard  forms. 
The  most  notable  varieties  were  Lady  Battersea,  Madame  de 
Watteville,  Liberty  in  grand  form,  Caroline  Testout,  Madame 
Jules  Grolez,  Crimson  Rambler,  Tea  Rambler,  Marechal  Niel, 
and  Madam  Berkeley.  The  dwarf  pot  plants  formed  a  capital 
groundwork. 
Messrs.  F.  Cant  and  Co.,  Colchester,  confined  themselves  to 
an  exhibit  of  cut  Roses,  chiefly  of  the  exhibition  type,  though 
there  were  several  good  bunches  of  garden  varieties.  Boxes  of 
Marechal  Niel  were  excellent.  Lady  Roberts  was  simply 
delightful.  Other  conspicuous  flowers  were  A.  K.  Williams, 
Niphetcsj.  Lady  Mary.  Fitzwilliam,  Captain  Hayward,  Mrs.  J. 
Laing,  Bridesmaid,  t'lricli  Brunner,  and  White  Maman  C'ochet. 
The  best  garden  Roses  u'ere  Petit  Constant,  Austrian  Copper, 
Sunrise,  and  W.  A.  Richardson. 
Mr.  George  Mount,  Cantertnuy,  staged  six  boxes  of  cut  blooms 
in  his  best  .style,  with  bunches  of  blooms  in  foliage  2ft  long, 
the  back  being'  ccmpo.sed  of  Crimson  Ramblers  and  variegated 
Acers  in  pots.  The  best  were  undoubtedly  Captain  Hayward, 
Maman  Cochet,  Mrs.  J.  Laing,  Ulrich  Brunner,  and  Marechal 
Niel. 
Messrs.  B.  Cant  and  Sons,  Colche.ster,  exhibited  a  group  of 
Roses,  chiefly  in  small  pots,  with  a  few  standards  to  lighten  the 
exhibit.  Alarie  Van  Houtte,  Mrs.  Sharman  Crawford,  Ulrich 
Brunner,  La  France,  Perie  des  Jardins,  and  Madame  Hoste  were 
amongst  the  be.st. 
Ferns,  Cacti,  and  Insectivorous  Plants. 
An  imposing  group  of  Ferns  were  tastefully  arranged  by 
Ale.s.srs.  J.  Hill  and  Son,  Barrowfield  Nurseries,  Lower  Edmonton, 
the. edging  being  formed  Avith  curious,  or  tinted,  forms,  while  the 
rest  of  tlie  exhibit  Ava.s  made  up  of  choice  sp-?cimens,  such  as 
Polypodium  vaccinifolium,  Asplenium  insequale,  Pteris  scaberula, 
Lomaria  L’Herminieri,  and  Polypodium  lingua  corymbiferum. 
From  Mr.  L.  J.  Ching,  Cresceirt  Nurseries,  Enfield,  came  a  small 
but  choice  collection  cf  Fern.s,  containing  specimens  of  Davallia 
epiphylla,  Dicksonia  antarctica,  Asplenium  nidus,  and  Pteri.s 
Childsi.  After  the  gorgeous  groupsi  of  flowers  these  Avere  most 
refreshing.  A  large  case  of  Filmy  Ferns  came  from  Messrs. 
J.  Backhouse  and  Son,  York,  aaIucIi  AA-ere  aa'cII  arranged  Avitli 
pieces  of  sandstone  and  moss.  Quite  a  noA'cl  exhibit. 
A  fine  collection  of  insectivorous  plants  and  Filmy  Ferns  came 
from  Mr.  A.  J.  A.  Bruce,  Chorlton-cum-Hardy,  the  Sarraceuias 
being  especially  attractive.  Seme  of  the  best  plants  AA'ere 
Sarracenia  Patersoni,  S.  flava  maxima,  S.  Mooreana, 
S.  Sanderiana,  S.  Atkinsoni,  S.  Farnhami,  S.  Fieldesi,  S.  C'ourtsi, 
s!  purpurea,  and  S.  Flambeau  AA-ere  particularly  Avell  coloured. 
Darlingtcuias,  Dresera  capensis,  and  the\enus’  Fly  Irap  AA-ere  in 
excellent  condition.  A  very  interesting  exhibit  to  those  Avho 
make  a  hobby  of  these  plants. 
Cacti,  as  repre.sented  by  the  Phjdlocacti,  were  splendidly 
staged  by  Messrs.  James  Veitch  and  Sons,  Limited,  Chelsea. 
TTi^  plants  Ai  ere  aa-cII  arranged  Avith  a  bed  of  Maidenhair  Ferns. 
Some  cf  the  hybrids  Avere  especially  fine,  such  as  Heola,  Niobiq 
Vesta,  Adonis,  a  charming  pink;  La  Belle,  bright  yelloAv;  l.na. 
Nerida.  Mar.sus,  Virginalis,  and  Plato.  Messrs.  H.  Cannell  and 
Sons,  SAAanley,  made  one  of  their  aacH  knoAAii  collections  of 
Cacti',  the  plants  being  in  perfect  health,  and  the  quaint ne.ss  cf 
the  grou];)  made  it  particularly  interesting  to  the  visitors. 
