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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
June  1,  1899. 
fiiliage  plants  ;  every  plant  can  be  clearlv  seen,  ihougb  at  the  same 
•time  the  groundwork  is  ^vell  filled  in.  The  most  noticeable  subjects 
are  Alocasia  argyrea,  a  fine  specimen,  Dracsenas  Godseffiana  and 
Goldieana,  with  perfect  plants  of  Nidulatium  fulgens,  Phrynium  varie- 
gatura,  and  a  number  of  Anthuriums,  Maranias,  Begonias,  and  such  plants. 
..V  pleasing  edging  was  formed  with  dwarf  growing  plants. 
A  sjdendid  collection  of  Caladiiims  are  grouped  by  Messrs.  J.  Laing 
and  Sons,  Forest  Hil’,  and  form  a  most  imposing  exhibit.  The  plants 
•in  all  their  varied  tints  an- relieved  by  good  specimens  of  Cocos  piurnosus 
as  a  background  ;  needless  to  say,  the  specimens  are  in  first  rate  condi¬ 
tion,  the  leaves  well  developed  and  the  colouring  as  it  should  be,  bright 
and  fresh,  such  varieties  as  Alexander  III.,  Illustrious,  Sir  .Julian  Gold- 
.sinid.  Golden  Cjueen,  Ladas,  Rose  Jjaing,  and  Gaspard  Grayer  form 
the  chief  features,  while  the  little  C.  argy rites  and  Maidenhair  Fern 
make  a  good  front. 
A  gigantic  exhibit  of  Caladiiims  is  to  bo  seen  from  Chelsea,  and  it  is 
doubtful  if  Messrs.  .Tames  Veitch  &  Sons  have  ever  presented  a  better  one 
to  the  annual  frequenters  of  the  Temple  Show.  The  large  plants  with 
their  perfect  foliage,  tastefully'  arranged  with  a  groundwork  ot  Ferns  and 
Grasses,  form  an  exhiliit  worthy  in  every  vvay  of  the  grower  and 
exhibitors  alike.  The  most  c>  nspicuous  forms  are  Marquis  of  Camden, 
J.ouis  Van  Iloutte,  Madame  J,  Box,  Sir  Henry  Irving,  Rose  Laing, 
Baron  A.  de  Rothschild,  Madame  Schmidt,  and  Gaston  Cbandon.  Every 
plant  is  well  displayed,  and  the  whole  harmonises  beautifully. 
Messrs.  Culbush  &  Son,  Highgate,  worthily  occupy  a  prominent 
position  with  a  variety  of  plants,  both  dowering  and  foliage  being  well 
represented.  A  lofty  background  of  Palms  enables  the  smaller  plants  to 
lie  displayed  to  the  best  advantage.  Conspicuous  are  a  group  of  Calla 
I'llliottia.ia  with  fine  spathes  of  golden  yellow.  TheMalraaison  Carnations 
lire  also  very  attractive,  as  well  as  the  decorative  plants  of  Crimson 
Rambler  Rose,  hybrid  Azaleas  mollis  and  rusticus,  at  d  small  plants  of 
the  Otaheite  Oranges  covered  with  fruit.  Three  large  pyramids  of 
Carnations  in  good  varieties  relieve  the  front  of  the  group,  while  the 
IMalmaison  Carnation  Princess  of  M  ales  form  a  beautiful  groundwork, 
the  groups  of  Crimson  Rambler  Roses  and  Spiraea  are  very  effective. 
The  whole  is  one  of  the  finest  features  of  the  large  tent, 
Mr.  C.  Blick,  gardener  to  Martin  Smith,  Esq.,  Hayes,  Kent,  stages  a 
■  group  of  his  well  known  Carnations  in  splendid  style.  The  flowers  are 
large  and  well  coloured,  while  the  foliage  can  only  be  classed  as  excellent. 
The  chief  varieties  are  Churchw’arden,  Mrs.  de  Satge,  a  large  rosy  red, 
aiid  Baldwin,  a  monster  Pink.  The  chief  feature,  however,  of  theexhibitis 
some  excellent  plants  of  a  new  ye. low  variety  called  Cecilia,  a  large  flower, 
very  pure  in  colour,  and  of  good  form.  Other  good  varieties  are 
Horace  Hutchinson,  Mrs.  Trelawnev,  and  King  Oscar. 
ilessrs.  Pisher,  Son  &  Sibray,  Ltd.,  Sheffield,  occupy  a  space  in  the 
large  tent  with  a  group  of  plants  arranged  artistically.  Its  chief  features 
are  Lselias  purpurata  Russelliana,  L.  purpurata  alba,  Cypripediums  in 
variety,  Anthuriums,  some  well  coloured  Crotons  such  as  Delightful, 
Aigburth  Gem,  Rodeckianus,  Miss  Buister,  and  Golden  King,  with  Palms 
.and  a  variety  of  other  foliage  plants,  certainly  a  fine  northern  exhibit, 
Mr.  Cf  as.  Turner,  Slougb,  presents  a  group  of  well  flowered  Azaleas, 
that  recalls  the  exhibitions  of  twenty  years  aeo.  The  plants  are  well 
displayed  in  a  bod  of  foliage  plants  and  Ferns.  Charmer,  Grandis,  Roi 
Hollande,  Duchesse  de  Nassau,  Eggebrechti,  and  Mrs.  Turner  form  the 
chief  varieties  in  the  exhibit. 
From  Messrs.  J.  Veitch  &  Sons,  Ltd.,  come  a  pretty  and  attractive 
group  of  hardy  flowering  and  foliage  shrubs,  which  seem  very  popular 
with  the  visitors.  The  hardy  Bamboos  and  dark  coloured  Acers  effec¬ 
tively  screen  the  tent,  and  make  a  good  background.  The  huge  spikes 
of  Eremurus  robustus,  Elwesianus,  and  himalaicus  are  conspicuous 
objects.  The  Wistarias  also  contribute  an  uncommon  colour,  while 
the  standard  forms  of  Hydrangea  paniculata  grandiflora  are  effective. 
The  Azalea  mollis  and  its  hybrids  also  are  blight,  as  are  the  plants  of 
I’hiladelphus  Lemoinei,  Boule  d’Argent,  Syringa,  Madame  Lemoine, 
and  the  unique  Hydrangea  Mariesi,  all  being  included  in  this  attractive 
exhibit. 
Messrs.  J.  Feed  &  Sons,  Roupell  Park  Nurseries,  Norwood,  contribute 
to  the  Caladium  exhibits  by  a  group  of  large,  well-grown  specimen  plants, 
which  are  remarkable  for  their  fieshness  and  bright  colouring  ;  chiefly 
To  be  noted  are  fastuosum,  Lady  Mosley,  Silver  Cloud,  Mrs.  Harry 
'Veitch,  Duke  of  Teck,  Mrs.  'W'.  E.  Gladstone,  IVladame  jMitjama,  (Jriflamme, 
and  Michael  Buchner,  an  exhibit  worthy  of  the  position  it  filled. 
Mr.  Chapman,  gardener  to  Captain  Holford,  M'estonbirt,  Tetbury, 
■stages  si.x  of  his  hybrid  Hippeastrums,  which  form  a  distinct  feature  at 
this  late  season.  The  variety  Desmond,  a  white  ground  with  rose 
markings,  is  very  conspicuous  ;  Flying  Fox,  a  deep  crimson,  and  Trident 
are  also  good. 
Mr.  G.  J.  Hunt,  gardener  to  Pantia  Ralli,  Esq.,  Ashtead  Park,  Epsom, 
contributes  a  display  of  well-grown  Caltuiiums,  interspersed  with  IMaidi  n- 
bair  Ferns.  His  most  notable  specimens  are  Sir  .Tulian  Goldsmid,  B.  S. 
M'illiams,  Wiltred  Marshall,  art!  Baron  A.  de  Rothschild. 
Messrs.  Sutton  &  Sons,  Reading,  stage  an  attractive  exhibit  of 
Calceolarias,  comprising  their  strains  of  Perfection,  Spotted  Mammoth, 
aind  Cloth  of  Gold.  The  plants  are  dwarf  and  sturdy,  while  the  individual 
blooms  are  very  large,  and  the  colours,  markings,  and  shadings 
admirable.  The  Neraesias  exhibited  by  the  same  firm  attract  a  large 
-amount  of  attention  from  the  visitors.  The  new  hybrids  are  a  decided 
advance  on  the  older  type,  inasmuch  as  they  present  a  greater  diversity 
of  colouring,  the  blue  form  being  quite  a  novelty.  The  older  form  of 
N.  strumosa  Suttoni  is  also  well  staged,  the  crimson  and  orange  flowers 
being  bright  and  attractive,  a  very  appropriate  method  of  popularising 
vthese  annuals. 
Mr.  John  Russell,  Richmond,  sends  a  display  of  hybrid  Azalea 
mollis  and  A.  rusticus.  The  well-known  Anthony  Koster,  with  its 
golden  blossoms,  Byron,  Davies i,  Edison,  and  Alma  Tadema  are  attractive, 
as  are  Norma.  Praxitcle,  ami  Emil  Liebig. 
Messrs.  W.  Froraow  &  Son,  Chiswick,  have  a  pleasing  change  in  a 
group  of  Acers,  which  are  attractive  and  pleasing  to  the  eye.  The 
chief  species  and  varieties  are  A  palmatum  crispum,  ]i  reticulatum, 
laciniatum  purpureum,  dissectum  ornatiim,  d.  palmatifidura,  sanguineum 
variegaturo,  sanguineum,  and  many  others.  The  plants  are  grown  in 
small  pots,  and  are  admirable. 
Alessrs.  T.  Cripps  &  Son,  Tunbridge  'Wells,  who  are  noted  for  their 
ornamenlal  foliage  trees,  grouped  an  excellent  collection  of  Acers, 
beautifully  arranged  so  as  to  form  a  good  contrast  in  foliage  in  a  ten: 
where  there  is  so  much  colour.  These  collections  are  most  attractive. 
The  new  and  rare  plants  from  Messrs.  F.  Sander  V  Co.,  St.  Albans, 
contain  many  interesting  and  beautiful  specimens.  Perhaps  the  most 
attractive  are  the  Heliconia  Sanderi,  a  plant  with  beautiful  variegated 
foliage  ;  also  a  dwarf  Juniperus  named  Sanderi.  AVith  these  are  the 
well  known  Dracmna  Sanderiana  and  Carnations  Ivanhoe,  J.  Coles,  and 
Lily  Measurer,  all  of  the  Malmaison  type.  From  Mr,  N.  R  Hollman, 
Thurlow  Lodge,  Thurlow  Road,  Wst  Dulwich,  comc.s  a  collection  of 
Caladiums,  all  well  grown,  and  tastefully  arranged  with  Maidenhair  Fern. 
Messrs.  T.  S.  Ware  &  Co ,  Tottenham,  occupy  a  large  space  witfi  a 
capital  collection  of  single  and  double  Begonias.  The  plants  are  dwarf 
and  sturdy,  and  the  blooms  as  large  as  one  could  desire,  besides  carrying 
a  wealth  of  flowers  very  seldom  seen  on  such  plants  ;  probably  one  of  the 
finest  exhibits  of  Begonias  ever  staged  in  the  Ti  mple  Show  or  elsewhere. 
Those  that  are  specially  noteworthy  are  Miss  Mary  Pope,  Miss  Bella 
Tait,  Miss  Alice  Tait,  Miss  A.  Beer,  Prima  Donna.  Duke  of  Devonshire. 
IMr.  R.  Law  ford,  Lord  Roseberj',  Princess  cf  Wales,  Masterpiece,  Her 
IMajesty,  Miss  Barbara  Ray,  and  Eclipse.  It  would  seem  somewhat 
invidious  to  name  more,  but  they  really  deserve  it,  and  the  grower  should 
feel  proud  of  his  skill,  as  evinced  at  this  exhibition,  for  it  will  do  much  to 
increase  IMessrs.  Ware’s  prestige  in  this  particular  department. 
Mr.  H.  .1.  Jones,  Ryecroft  Nursery,  Lewisham,  comes  out  in  strong 
force  with  a  display  of  B  .-gonias  that  will  add  to  his  reputation  as  a 
grower  and  producer  of  a  first-clas  strain.  He  is  already  noted  for  the 
able  manner  in  which  he  arranges  his  exhibits,  and  on  this  occasion  he 
has  reason  to  be  proud  of  his  success.  The  single  forms  are  exception¬ 
ally  large  with  plenty  of  substance.  The  varieties  that  are  most  striking 
are  Admiration,  “WaUer  Smith,  Hero  of  Omdurman,  JIrs.  E,  Beckett,  and 
Snowdrift. 
The  name  of  Laing  has  been  so  long  associated  with  the  Begonia  that 
it  seems  almost  unnecessary  to  allude  to  the  present  standard  of  perfection 
which  has  been  reached  by  the  firm,  suffice  it  to  say  that  the  strain  still 
occupies  one  of  the  leading  positions  in  the  Begonia  world.  The  double 
varieties  are  Picotee,  Duke  of  Fife,  Duke  of  Sutherland,  Lady  Rothschild, 
Duchess  of  Sutherland,  and  Lady  E.  Spencer  Churchill.  The  single 
Begonias  are  large  and  very  varied  in  colouring,  the  groundwork  of 
Ferns  and  Caladiiims  render  the  exhibit  attractive  and  pleasant. 
The  Swanley  firm  of  IMessrs.  H.  Cannell  &  Sons  also  contributes 
Begonias  in  great  variety.  The  plants  are  well  staged  and  arranged. 
The  exhibits  of  Cannas  and  Gloxinias  also  form  attractive  features  of 
this  exhibit.  The  Begonias  are  dwarf  and  sturdy,  and  include  such 
varieties  as  Lady  Lettice  Grosvenor,  Lady  Grosvenor,  cristata,  Future 
King,  Lady  Camden,  Mr.  Ricardo,  and  Miss  Courtne3’.  The  Cannas 
are  remarkably  fine,  the  blooms  being  large  and  in  good  condition. 
The  best  varieties  are  Mad.  Pichou,  Beautd  Poitevine,  Burbank,  Florence 
Vaughan,  Robert  Christie,  Duchess  of  York,  Sister  Dora,  and  Queen 
Charlotte.  The  Gloxinias  are  large  and  in  the  p'nk  of  condition,  the 
colours  vivid,  and  the  markings  exquisite. 
The  exhibit  of  Messrs.  Barr  &  Sons,  Covent  Garden,  occupies  the 
■whole  of  one  side  of  a  tent  with  a  gigantic  collection  of  hardy  flowers. 
Entering  the  door  on  the  left,  we  meet  a  large  collection  of  rock  and 
alpine  plants,  and  a  stand  of  rectified  and  breeder  Tulips  in  large  masses, 
also  on  the  orthodox  boards.  The  Darwin  Tulips  are  also  much  admired. 
In  the  collection  of  herbaceous  flowers,  the  Oriental  Poppies,  Pyrethrum 
Firefly,  Aquilegia  hybrids.  Sweet  Peas,  and  Ixias  form  attractive 
features.  The  latter  form  a  good  collection,  which  embraces  Snowdrop, 
Nelsoni,  Azurea,  Viridiflora,  Brutus,  Emperor  of  China  ;  Gladioli  insignis, 
and  The  Bride  were  also  good.  The  Spanish  Irises  deserve  a  word  of 
mention,  for  they'  are  very  varied  and  blight,  as  are  also  the  germanica 
and  pallida  type.',  a  truly  gigantic  display  even  for  Messrs.  Barr. 
IMr.  IMaurice  Prichard,  Christchurch,  Hants,  stages  a  choice  display 
of  herbaceous  and  alpine  plants  in  a  fresh  clean  condition  ;  the  arrange¬ 
ment  is  also  good.  Pyrelhniras,  Aquilegias,  and  Irises  are  well  to 
the  fere,  while  Dodecatlieon  Lemoinei,  Papaver  Blush  Queen,  Sedum 
Virens  nionsirosum,  Saxifraga  granulata  plena,  Geums  in  variety,  and  a 
host  of  other  hardy  plants  render  yeoman  service  to  this  beautiful 
exhibit. 
Mr.  A.  Perry,  Winchmore  Hill,  N.,  enriches  the  show  with  a  collec¬ 
tion  of  hardy  flowers,  chief  of  which  are  Pyrethrum  Mrs.  Bateman 
Brown,  Polemoniura  himalaicum.  Parrot  Tulips,  Phlox  Vivid,  a  large 
basket  of  Geum  Heldreichi  in  capital  condition,  the  yellow  Thermopsis 
montana,  Iris  Susiana,  and  Globularia  vulgaris  with  many  others  con¬ 
tribute  to  the  display  of  this  exhibit. 
Messrs.  Waveren  &  Kruyff.  Sassenheim,  Holland,  send  some  of  their 
Astilbe  Spirgeas,  which  are  much  admired.  Those  exhibited  are  Dr. 
Cattie,  W.  E.  Gladstone,  H.  Witte,  and  Professor  Suringar.  These  are 
hybrids  of  S.  astilboides  and  S.  compacta,  and  undoubtedly  possess 
great  value  as  decorative  plants,  for  they  are  intermediate  between  the 
two  forms. 
