520 
JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER, 
June  12,  1902. 
Messrs.  John  Laing  and  Sons,  Fore.st  Hill,  .staged  well  grown 
Caladiuins,  of  which  Lyniington,  Flaniinant  llo.se,  and  Marquis 
of  C’amden  were  veiy  line.  A  mixed  group  of  C’rotons,  Strepto- 
carpus,  Gloxinias  were  also  included  in  the  exhibit 
Percy  R.  Dunn,  Esq.,  an  amateur  from  Broekley  Park,  Forest 
Hill,  sent  about  forty  well  grown  plants  of  Calceolarias  in  a 
variety  of  colour's.  Being  tastefully  arranged  with  Adiantum 
cuncatum  an  effective  and  pretty  group  was  .secured,  which 
created  a  good  deal  of  intcre.st,  and  considering  that  Mr.  Dunn 
is  his  onn  grower,  the  effort  deserves  the  highest  encomiums. 
Mr.  H.  J.  Jones,  Ryecroft  Nursery,  Lewi.sham,  staged  six 
plants  of  Spiraea  Lord  Salisbury  in  5in  and  6in  pots.  These  were 
well  grown  and  in  fine  condition. 
Messrs.  Wm.  Cutbnsh  and  Son,  Highgate,  N.,  had  a  pleasing 
group  of  Eremuri,  represented  by  spikes  of  good  size  in  vase.s, 
arising  from  a  bed  of  Pyrethrum  Vivid;  Carnations  Maggie 
Hodgson  (deep  crimson).  Her  Grace,  Lady  Rose,  Mrs. 
Gascoigne,  Cecilia,  and  Lord  Welby,  were  .splendid  examples  of 
fine  flowers  and  evidences  of  good  culture.  The  group  being 
deeply  scolloped  allowed  of  better  examination  than  is  usual,  a 
point  to  be  .studied. 
Mes.srs.  Jas.  Veitch  and  Sons,  Limited, '  Chelsea,  S.W.,  had 
on  the  opposite  side  of  the  door  close  upon  one  hundred  spiiies 
of  Eremuri  in  varieties;  a  carpetting  to-  this  were  Pseonies  in 
variety.  Amongst  the  varieties  of  Eremuri  exhibited  were 
E.  robustus,  E.  Elwesianus,  E.  himalaicus,  and  E.  Bungei  (deep 
yellow).  Also  there  were  hlremiirus  Olgse,  a  miniature  form  of 
1C  robustus.  Good  quality  was  predominant.  The  exhibit 
attracted  a  great  deal  of  attention. 
Messrs.  Barr  and  Sons,  12,  King  Street,  Covent,  Garden, 
staged  a  bright  and  varied  collection  of  herbaceous  cut  flowers, 
amongst  which  were  some  good  Lupins  in  variety,  double  and 
single  Pyrethrums,  Geraniums,  Papavers,  Trollius,  and  Eremuri. 
All  specimens  were  of  good  quality.  The  .same  fii'in  also  staged  a 
collection  of  Japanese  pigmy  trees,  and  a  collection  of  Irises, 
which  was  very  varied. 
Messrs.  Hugh  Low  and  Co.,  Bu.sh  Hill  Park,  London,  N., 
were  represented  by  a  very  pretty  and  tastefully  arranged  group 
of  pot  Carnations,  Palms,  and  Hydrangea,  and  Adiantum. 
Amongst  the  Carnations  specially  worthy  of  note  were  Church¬ 
warden,  Calypso,  Mrs.  Martin  Smith,  and  Lady  Rose. 
Mes.srs.  Paul  and  Son,  The  Old  Nurseries,  Cheshunt,  had  a 
collection  of  Rhododendrons,  chief  amcng.st  which  were  Duke 
and  Duchess  of  York  of  some  unnamed  hybrids.  The  same*  firm 
also,  in  another  part  of  the  Hall,  staged  a  collection  of  cut 
sprays  of  coloured  shrubs.  Amongst  them  were  Diervillea 
President  Ducharti.  Fagus  .sylvatica  tricolor,  Querens  concorda, 
Ken-ia  japonica  grandiflora  fl.-pl.  ;  and  many  others,  including  a 
few  new  Lilacs. 
Mr.  Charles  Turner,  The  Royal  Nurseries,  Slough,  Avas  repre¬ 
sented  by  a  choice  collection  of  tree  Carnations  in  7in  and  Sin 
pots.  Tho.se  calling  for  special  notice  were  Duchess  Corisnelo, 
Manxman,  Pizzio,  C'omet,  C'alypso,  Persimmon,  Much  the  Miller, 
Lady  White,  Sir  BcA'ys,  and  many  others  of  great  Avorth.  This 
exhibit,  aaIucIi  Avas  tastefully  arranged,  richly  deserved  the 
aAA'ard  accorded, 
Mr.  Amos  Perry,  Winchmore  Hill,  N.,  Avas  represented  by 
a  large  and  Amry  A’aried  collection  of  herbaceous  floAA'ers.  Ber- 
beris  vulgaris  plena,  OstroAvskia  magnifica.  Lychnis  flos^cucnli 
rosea  plena,  Gcums  in  A'ariety,  and  Heuchera  sanguinea  Edge 
Hill  Amriety,  Linum  luteum,  HDthioncma  saxatile,  with  a  fcAV 
Water  Lilies,  Avere  the  chief  subjects. 
Mr.  E.  Potten,  Cranbrook,  Kent,  had  a  small  but  pretty 
exhibit  of  herbaceous  floAvers,  chief  among  Avhich  Avere  single 
and  double  Pj’rethrum,  Diervillea  Van  Houttei  and  gigantiflora. 
Lupins,  Lilacs,  and  Trollius.  A  healthy  lot  of  Avell-groAvn 
floAvers. 
Mr.  M.  Prichard,  C'hristchurch,  Hants,  had  a  large  collection 
of  herbaceous  floAvers,  Pyrethrums  and  PapaA'ers  predominating. 
Pyrethrum  Pericles  and  P.  florentina  Avere  very  pretty,  and 
Lupins  and  Thalictrum,  Ac.,  Avere  included.  The  sam'e  firm 
also  staged  a  varied  collection  of  Iris  and  a  foAv  Lilies. 
Messrs.  C'anneil  and  Sons,  SAA’anley,  Kent,  Avere  responsible 
for  a  very  large  and  choice  exhibit  of  double  Begonias,  which 
Avere  one  and  all  in  grand  form.  Dr.  Nansen,  a  rich  crimson, 
Avas  very  fine;  Exquisite,  pink,  and  very  nice;  Col.  Plumer, 
Mrs.  LcAvis  Castle.  Lady  Dundonald,  A.  G.  Hubbuck,  Lady 
WolA’crton,  and  many  others  Avere  grand  floAvers. 
Messrs.  Jas.  Veitch  and  Sons,  Chelsea,  staged  a  group  of 
Primula  imperialis  and  a  magnificent  collection  of  floriferous 
and  meritorious  Gloxinias,  Amry  varied  in  colour.  One  hundred 
plants  Avere  staged,  and  nearly  occupied  one  side  of  the  whole 
centre  table.  The  pretty  trusses  of  Solanum  Wendlandi  formed 
a  good  background. 
Mes.srs.  Geo.  Jackman  and  Son,  Woking  Nursery,  Surrey, 
staged  a  collection  of  hardy  plants  in  variety. 
Messrs.  J.  Cheal  and  Sons,  CraAvley,  staged  a  large  collec¬ 
tion  of  floAvering  and  foliage  slirubs,  cliief  amongst  Avhich  Avere 
C  ytisus  Andreanus,  Cratsegus  coccineus  plena,  and  other  varie¬ 
ties,  Azaleas  in  great  variety,  and  Viburnum  plicatum,  Quercus 
purpurea,  Corylus  AA'ellana  aurea,  and  other  subjects. 
Messrs.  Hugh  Low  and  Co.,  Bush  Hill  Park,  exhibited  two 
fine  plants  of  Hydrangea  of  quite  a  blue  tint 
Mr.  Robert  Grenfield,  jun.,  Leamington  Spa,  exhibited  a 
neAv  form  of  Asparagus  from  South  Africa.  Martin  R.  Smith, 
Esq.,  Hayes,  staged  seedling  Carnations. 
Medals. 
Floral  Committee. — Gold  Medal  for  group  of  Eremuri, 
Gloxinias,  Paeonies,  Ac.,  to  Messrs.  J.  Veitch  and  Sons,  Chelsea  ; 
Sih'er-gilt  Flora  for  group  of  Eremuri  and  Carnations  to  W. 
Cutbusli  and  Son,  Highgate,  N.  ;  Silver-gilt  Banksian  for  group 
of  Carnations  to  Mr.  C.  Turner,  Slough ;  Silver  Flora  for  hardy 
floAvers  to  Messrs.  Wallace  and  Co.,  Colchester;  Silver  Flora 
for  herbaceous  and  Alpine  floAvers  to  Mr.  M.  Prichard,  Christ¬ 
church  ;  SiEmr  Flora  for  hardy  floAvers  to  Messrs.  T.  S.  Ware 
and  Co.,  Limited,  Feltham ;  Silver  Flora  for  Begonias  to 
Messrs.  Cannell  and  Sons,  SAvanley ;  Silver  Flora  for  hardy 
floAvers  to  Mr.  Amos  Perry,  Winchmore  Hill,  N. ;  Silver  Flora 
for  Pyrethrums  and  Pseonies  to  Kehvay  and  Son  ;  Silver  Bank¬ 
sian  for  hardy  floAvers  to  Messrs.  Barr  and  Sons,  Covent  Garden, 
W.C.  ;  Bronze  Flora  for  Calceolarias  to  Percy  Dunn,  E.sq., 
Forest  Hill. 
Fruit  Committee. — Silver  Knightian  to  Mr.  J.  Hodges, 
Rusper  Vineries,  Fay  Gate,  for  Grapes;  Silver  Banksian  to 
Leopold  de  Rotlrschiid,  Esq.,  Gunnersbury  House,  Acton,  for 
Nectarines  and  Plums. 
Orchid  Comaiittee. — Silver-gilt  Flora  to  H.  T.  Pitt,  Esq., 
Stamford  Hill,  for  group  of  Orchids;  Silver  Flora,  to  Sir  F. 
Wigan,  Bart.,  for  group  of  Orchids;  Sih'er  Banksian  to 
Messrs.  Stanley,  Ashton,  for  group  of  Orchids ;  Silver  Banksian 
to  Messrs.  Jas.  Veitch  and  Sons,  Chelsea,  for  group  of  Orchids. 
Certificates  and  Awards  of  Merit. 
Begonia  Exquisite  -(H.  Cannell  &  Sons). — A  SAveet,  rosy  salmon 
coloured  double  tuberous  variety  of  large  size;  splendid  form  (gcod 
centre)  and  fringed  petals.  AAvard  of  Merit. 
Carnation  Lady  Hermionc  (M.R.  Smith,  Esq.). — Large-sized  floAvers, 
Avitli  broad  smooth  petals  of  a  bright  rosy  salmon  shade.  The  grass 
is  broad,  deep,  glaucous  and  robust.  AAvard  of  Merit.  M.  R.  Smith 
(gardener,  Mr.  C.  Bliek),  The  Warren,  Hayes.  Kent. 
Cattleya  Warneri,  lAtflo’s  variety  (H.  Little,  Esq.). — The  petals  are 
broad,  heavy,  and  recuiwe  Ijeautifully.  The  lip  is  rich  purple,  this 
colour  running  into  a  point  toAvards  the  throat.  The  top  half  edge  of 
the  lip  is  AA'hite ;  a  fine  variety.  AAA'ard  of  Merit.  H.  Little,  Esq., 
Barrens  Holts,  Twickenham. 
Corydalis  thalictrifolia  (.Jas.  V^eiteh  &:  Sons).  -  This  is  a  Chinese 
species,  very  adaptable  for  pot  culture.  The  racemes  are  4  to  6  inches 
long,  bearing  soft  yelloAv  floAvers,  and  tlie  'foliage  is  like  that  of  a 
Thalictrum.  First-Class  Certificate. 
Fagus  sylvatica,  var.  aurea  marginata  (Paul  A  Son).^A  beautiful 
Beech  Avith  leaves  having  a  green  centre  and  yelloAV  margin.  AAvard 
of  Mei’it. 
Fuchsia  trijyh.ylla  hyhrida  (Leopold  de  Rothschild,  Estp,  and 
J.  Bennet-Pob,  Es<p). — This  seems  a  deeper  floAvered  form  than  the 
type,  Avith  large  pendent  clusters  of  rich  scarlet  crimson,  tubular 
floAvers  2  inches  long  and  narroAv.  AAA'ard  of  Merit. 
Heuchera-  brizoides  var.  gracilUmn  (AVallaee  A  Co.). — An  exceed¬ 
ingly  light  and  graceful  variety,  Avith  rosy  red,  tiny  bead-like  corollas, 
on  long,  slender  liranelilets.  AAvard  of  Merit. 
Iris  gerinanica  Sarpedon  (G.  Yeld,  Esep). — A  magnificent  floAver 
Avith  deep  laA'ender-coloured  standards  and  violet  pm-ple  falls.  The 
‘'beard”  is  rich  orange.  AAvard  of  Merit.  Mr.  G.  Yeld.  Clifton 
Cottage,  Yorks. 
Lalio-Cattleya  x  Mabel. — A  hybrid  betAveen  C.  Trian®  and  L. 
grandis.  The  floAver  is  large,  Avith  a  long  tubidar  lip,  Avhicli  o];ens 
Avell  at  the  front,  and  is  deep  maroon-purple.  The  other  segments 
are  broAvnish-purple.  AAvai’d  of  Merit. 
Marguerite  (Chrysantheynum  frutescens)  var.  Corona, tion  (Messrs. 
Ward  Bros.,  Southgate). — This  is  described  as  a  perpetual  floAvei  ing 
Marguerite,  Avith  large,  pure  Avhite,  stellate  ray  petals,  and  yolk-of- 
egg  coloured  disc,  Avhose  outside  floAvers  are  Avhite,  and  developed  as 
in  Anemone-floAvered  Chrysanthemums.  AAvard  of  Merit. 
Meloyi,  President  (li.  BiuTell,  Esq.).  —  A  cress  betAveen  Royal 
Favourite  and  Westley  Hall.  A  round  fruit  of  moderate  size, 
splendidly  netted  all  over.  The  flesh  is  2^  inches  deep,  green  under 
the  rind,  and  red  beneath.  It  is  SAveet,  A-ery  juicy,  and  melting. 
AAvard  of  merit.  R.  Burrell,  Es(p  (gardener,  Mr.  \V.  Ingram),  AVestley 
Hall,  Bury  St.  Edmunds. 
Tamworth  Pansy  Show,  Juie  4th. 
Despite  tlie  adverse  financial  position  of  this  deservedly  to  be 
encouraged  society,  the  committee  resolved  not  to  alloAV  it,  if 
possible,  entirely  to  collapse,  and  so  held  a  shoAV  on  the  4th  inst., 
in  the  grounds  of  TaiuAvorth’s  historical  Castle.  Enfortunately, 
hoAvever,  Ave  fear  that  the  Avet  state  of  the  Aveather  militated 
against  the  desired  consummation.  Neither  Avas  the  display  of 
Pansies  and  Violas  so  largely  represented  as  upon  seA'eral  former 
occasions.  But,  de.spite  the  unfavourable  pa.st  Aveather,  the 
competition,  though  comparativelj^  small,  proved  extremely 
keen,  and  many  excellent  blooms  Avere  staged.  Much  credit  also 
