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■JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
October  17,  1901. 
grower  to  Sir  Fred  Wigan,  Bart.,  Clare  Lawn,  East  Sheen, 
arranged  a  raised  group  of  Orchids,  in  which  Cattleya  Bow- 
ringiana  Lady  Wigan,  Stenoglottis  long. folia,  Coelogyne 
ocellata,  and  Vanda  Sanderiana  were  consp  cuous.  Mr.  G. 
WTliitelegge,  gardener  to  J.  Bradshaw,  Esq. ,  Southgate,  staged 
Cattleya  Mantini  nobilior,  C.  J.  Baguley,  and  C.  Parthenia 
Prince  of  Wales  in  splendid  condition.  Small  exhibits  of 
Orchids  were  made  by  Messrs.  J.  Veitch  and  Sons  and  others. 
Medals:  Floral  Committee. 
Gold  to  Messrs.  J.  Veitch  and  Sons,  Chelsea,  for  Nepenthes 
and  herbaceous  plants..  Silver-gilt  Flora  to  Mr.  G.  Prince, 
Longworth,  Berks,  for  Roses;  to  Mr.  Ii.  J.  Jones,  Lewisham, 
for  Michaelmas  Daisies  and  Chrysanthemums.  Silver  Flora  to 
Messrs.  W.  Wells  and  Co.,  Earlswood,  Redhill,  for  Chrysan¬ 
themums  ;  to  Messrs.  J.  Cheal  and  Sons,  Crawley,  for  Dahlias  and 
autumn  foliage;  and  to  Mr.  Russell,  Richmond,  for  Skimmias 
and  Euonymuses.  Bronze  Flora  to  Messrs.  T.  S.  Ware,  Limited, 
Hale  Farm  Nurseries,  Feltham,  for  Dahlias  and  hardy  flowers. 
Silver  Banksian  to  Messrs.  Cutbush  and  Son,  Highgate.  for 
berried  plants.  Bronze  Banksian  to  Earl  of  Radnor,  Longford 
Castle,  Salisbury,  for  Celosias.  Bronze  Flora  to  Messrs.  Barr 
and  Sons,  Covent  Garden,  for  hardy  flowers. 
Fruit  Committee. 
Silver-gilt  Knightian  to  Messrs.  H. Canned  and  Sons,  Swaniey, 
for  Gourds;  Silver  Knightian  to  H.  V.  Holden,  Esq.,  Ashford, 
for  a  collection  of  fruit.  Silver  Banksian  Medals  to  Mr.  R.  D. 
Green,  Wisbech,  for  collection  of  Potatoes;  to  Messrs.  Harrison 
and  Sons,  Leicester,  for  Onions;  to  Mr.  W.  Allen,  Norwich,  for 
Pears;  to  Mr.  W.  B.  Orr,  Loughall,  for  two  packing  packages  of 
Apples;  to  Messrs.  J.  Peed  and  Son,  West  Norwood,  for  Apples. 
Certificates  and  Awards  of  Merit. 
Apple  Norfolk  Beauty  (W.  Allen). — A  large  yellow-skinned  seed* 
ling  Apple,  even  and  well  built ;  much  larger  than  Golden  Noble 
(Award  of  Merit). 
Aster  cordifolius  profusus  (E.  Beckett).  A  wonderfully  free-flower¬ 
ing  variety  ;  the  colour  is  pale  lilac  (Award  of  Merit). 
Aster  Enchantress  (E.  Beckett).  —A  tall-growing  variety  of  graceful 
habit ;  the  flowers  are  small  and  soft  rose  in  colour  (Award  of  Merit). 
Cattleya  Haroldiana  (Charlesworth  &  Co.). — This  is  from  a  cross 
between  Loelia  tenebrosa  and  Cattleya  Hardyana.  The  sepals  are 
green  at  the  base  and  crimson  brown  at  the  tips.  The  petals  are 
.lull  crimson.  The  lip  is  crimson  suffused  purple  (F.C.C.). 
Cattleya  Iris  aureo-marginata  (Charlesworth  &  Co.). — A  particularly 
handsome  Cattleya  from  C.  bicolor  and  C.  aurea.  The  stout  sepals 
and  petals  are  brown  margined  with  yellow,  the  lip  is  crimson  maroon 
(F.C.C.). 
Cattleya  Lottie  (Charlesworth  &  Co.).— The  petals  are  short  and 
broad,  rose  purple  suffused  crimson  in  colour ;  the  sepals  are  similar. 
The  lip  is  richest  crimson  purple.  It  is  a  hybrid  from  C.  Acklandise 
and  C.  Trianse  Backhousiana  (Award  of  Merit). 
Cattleya  Lady  Ingram ,  Maron’s  variety  (C.  Bond). — A  charming 
Orchid.  The  sepals  and  petals  are  rich  rose  ;  the  outer  portion  of  the 
lip  is  crimson  and  the  inner  deep  yellow  (Award  of  Merit). 
Chrysanthemum  Mrs.  J.  W.  Lockett  (W.  Wells). — A  fine  reflexed 
Japanese  with  narrow  florets  of  a  soft  yellow  colour  (Award  of  Merit). 
Chrysanthemum  Masterpiece  (W.  J.  Godfrey). — A  striking  Japanese, 
the  florets  of  which  incurve  at  the  tips  ;  the  colour  is  crimson  with  a 
buff  reverse  (Award  of  Merit). 
Leelio- Cattleya  Wilsonice  (W.  H.  Young).— This  is  from  a  cross 
between  Lselia  Dayana  and  Cattleya  labiata.  Tne  sepals  and  petals 
are  soft  purple  rose,  and  the  lip  rich  velvety  crimson  (Award  of 
Merit). 
Nepenthes  ventricosa  (J.  Veitch  &  Sons). — A  small  pitchered  species 
of  the  Burkei  type.  The  colour  is  greenish  rose,  and  the  pitcher 
widens  towards. the  mouth  (F.C.C.). 
Nerine  Mrs.  Elliot  (H.  J.  Elwes). — A  very  fine  flower  of  great 
substance ;  the  colour  is  soft  salmon  (Award  of  Merit). 
Plum  Brown's  Crimson  Drop  (James  Brown,  Reigate).—  This  fine 
Plum  received  an  Award  of  Merit. 
United  Horticultural. 
Annual  Dinner. 
This  annual  function  was  successfully  held  in  the  Venetian 
Room  of  the  Holborn  Restaurant,  London,  on  Wednesday, 
October  9,  when  about  200  members  and  friends  were  presided 
over  by  genial  Peter  Kay,  V.M.H.,  the  well-known  market-man 
from  Finchley.  The  usual  notable  London  horticulturists 
supported  the  chairman,  and  with  song,  toast,  and  speech  a  most 
pleasant  evening  was  recorded.  Many  of  the  country  members 
who  had  come  up  for  the  Crystal  Palace  Show  were  present,  and 
perhaps  Mr.  R.  Morse,  who  advocated  having  the  annual  dinner 
on  the  eve  of  the  Palace  Show,  through  the  pages  of  the 
Journal,  must  have  been  gratified,  as  he  was,  indeed,  to  have 
seen  his  advocacy  thus  cordially  responded  to.  Amongst  those 
who  proposed  toasts  were  the  chairman,  Mr.  George  Bunyard, 
U|'.  Richard  Dean,  Mr.  Pockett,  a  visitor  from  Melbourne ;  Mr. 
Assbee,  Mr.  J.  Hudson,  and  others.  The  latter  gentleman,  as 
treasurer,  in  recording  the  position,  functions,  and  aims  of  the 
society,  stated  it  to  be  his  belief  that  in  the  “  United  Horticul¬ 
tural,”  Mr.  Chamberlain  has  the  nearest  approach  for  a  model  of 
his  Old  Age  Pensions  scheme  that  is  at  present  in  existence  ;  with 
the  society’s  permission  he  proposed  to  send  Air.  Chamberlain 
the  rules  and  balance  sheet,  a  proposition  which  drew  forth 
applause.  We  had  hoped  to  publish  a  few  more  particulars,  but 
space  is  very  precious  this  week.  Mr.  W.  Collins,  the  secretary, 
may  yet  also  send  us  a  list  of  the  subscriptions. 
A  report  of  the  monthly  meeting,  held  at  the  Caledonian 
Hotel,  on  Monday  evening  last,  follows; — Mr.  C.  H.  Curtis 
occupied  the  chair.  Seven  new  members  were  elected.  Two 
members  are  on  the  Sick  Fund  at  the  present  time.  It  was 
resolved  that  the  committee  meetings  should  commence  at  seven 
o’clock  instead  of  eight  from  October  to  March,  inclusive.  The 
treasurer  reported  a  balance  in  hand  of  £79  8s.  lOd.  It  was 
unanimously  resolved  that  a  vote  of  condolence  he  sent  to  Alessrs. 
Sutton  and  Sons,  of  Reading,  on  the  death  of  the  late  Air.  Martin 
Hope  Sutton. 
Beckenham  Horticultural. 
The  first  lecture  of  the  sessions  1901-2, entitled,  “Experiments 
with  Chemical  Manures,”  by  Mr.  F.  W.  E.  Shrivell,  F.L.S.,  was 
given  on  Friday  evening  last,  to  a  good  audience,  Air.  Burge 
presiding.  The  value  of  fairly  fresh  farmyard  manure  to  heavy 
soils  mechanically,  and  in  a  more  decomposed  state  for  light 
soils,  aiding  the  retention  of  moisture,  received  due  recognition. 
The  lecturer  pointed  out  that  some  crops  could  be  grown  quite 
successfully  by  the  use  of  chemical  manure  alone,  remarking  the 
Brassica  tribe;  while  Potatoes  gave  the  best  results  with  farm¬ 
yard  and  chemical  manures  combined.  Peat  moss,  in  the 
lecturer’s  estimation,  where  used  in  stables,  was  double  the 
value  of  straw,  it  retaining  more  of  the  urine.  Several  formulas 
were  given  for  the  guidance  of  those  using  chemical  manures. 
For  herbaceous  borders:  100  square  yards,  basic  slag,  141b; 
kainit,  81b  ;  both  applied  in  autumn  ;  nitrate  of  soda,  81b,  applied 
in  spring  in  two  dressings.  For  lawns:  100  square  yards,  basic 
slag,  151b;  kainit,  91b:  applied  in  autumn  ;  nitrate  of  soda,  51b, 
applied  in  spring  in  two  dressings.  For  kitchen  garden:  100 
square  yards,  \  load  of  farmyard  manure  ;  superphosphate,  141b ; 
kainit,  101b  ;  appl  ed  in  autumn  ;  nitrate  of  soda,  101b,  applied 
in  spring  in  two  dressings. 
A  hearty  vote  of  thanks  was  accorded  Air.  Shrivell  for  his 
very  instructive  discourse.  Mr.  Barnes  placed  upon  the  table 
excellent  examples  of  the  popular  Cactus  Dahlias,  another 
member  contributing  a  dish  of  Tomatoes.  On  the  25th  Air.  H.  J. 
Chapman  will  lecture  on  “  Orchid  Hybridisation,  its  Advantages 
from  a  Grower’s  Point  of  View.”  Perhaps  some  of  our  near 
neighbours  would  like  to  hear  Air.  Chapman.  The  lecture,  at 
8  p.m.,  is  free,  in  the  Church  House,  almost  close  to  Becken¬ 
ham  Junction.- — T.  C. 
Reading  Gardeners’  Mutual  Improvement  Association. 
The  first  meeting  of  the  winter  session  in  connection  with 
the  above  association  was  held  on  the  7th  inst.,  and  was  largely 
attended,  about  120  members  being  present.  Before  proceeding 
with  the  ordinary  business,  the  chairman  (Mr.  T.  Neve),  referred 
to  the  great  loss  that  the  horticultural  world  had  sustained 
through  the  death  of  the  venerable  Air.  Martin  Hope  Sutton, 
and  also  to  the  great  interest  the  late  gentleman  took  in  the 
gardeners  of  the  district.  The  subject  for  the  eveningwas,  “  Early 
Flowering  Chrysanthemums,  the  best  varieties  to  grow  and  their 
culture,”  by  Mr.  W.  Wells,  of  Earlswood.  The  lecturer  described 
the  varieties  he  considered  the  best,  to  grow,  his  reasons  for  their 
selection,  and  the  method  of  culture  he  adopted.  Amongst 
the  whites  were  Alytcliett  White,  Parisiana,  Market  White, 
Madame  Desgrange,  &c.  Yellows:  Yellow  Alarie  Masse,  Miss 
Ruth  Williams,  Mrs.  Burrell,  Ac.  Crimsons:  Goacher’s 
Crimson,  Harvest  Home,  Crimson  Marie  Alasse,  &c.  Pinks: 
Madame  Marie  Alasse,  Gustave  Gunnerwald,  Charles  Jolby,  &c. 
Terra  Cotta,  Orange  and  Salmon. — Shades:  Orange  Masse,  Ivy 
Shark,  Moliere,  Countess  Foucher  de  Carriel,  Ac.  Bronze: 
Bronze  Prince,  Louis  Lemaire,  and  Mytchett  Glory.  When  the 
plants  were  required  for  the  decoration  of  the  greenhouse  or 
conservatory,  it  was  best  to  grow  them  in  the  open  air  until 
the  flower  buds  showed  colour,  when  they  should  be  lifted  and 
potted.  The  lecture  was  made  particularly  instructive  by  an 
exhibit  by  Air.  Wells  of  blooms  of  between  forty  and  fifty 
varieties  grown  in  the  open  air,  which  wrere  referred  to  as  the 
various  sorts  were  discussed.  A  discussion  followed  which,  how¬ 
ever,  turned  chiefly  on  the  “  Rust  ”  ;  those  taking  part  were 
Alessrs.  Neve,  Wilson,  Woolford,  Hinton,  House,  Townsend, 
Ager,  Fry,  and  Lees.  Air.  Hinton,  The  Gardens,  Walmer,  Read¬ 
ing,  staged  some  splendid  blooms  of  Soliel  d’Octobre, 
Rayonnante,  and  Aliss  A.  Byron  Chrysanthemums;  whilst  Air.  D. 
Ager,  gardener  to  Milton  Bode,  Esq.,  made  a  pretty  decorative 
exhibit  of  Chrysanthemums,  autumn  leaves,  and  berries. 
Although  twenty-four  meetings  have  been  held  during  the  past 
year,  at  each  of  which  new  members  were  elected,  yet  on  this 
occasion  nine  more  were  added  to  the  roll. 
