June  1,  1899. 
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Messrs,  T.  S.  Ware,  Ltd..  Tottenham,  also  sta^e  a  collection  of  hardy 
flowers,  which  contains  Ononis  rotundifoliiis,  hvbrid  Aquilepjias  in  great 
variety,  Paeonias.  Dodecatheons  in  good  stvle.  Geums,  Primulas,  Spirjeas, 
and  Liliums.  The  exhibit  is  well  arranged,  and  forms  a  pleasing  change 
to  some  of  the  other  exhibits. 
Messrs.  W.  &  J.  B  rkenhead.  Sale,  near  Manchester,  again  delight 
the  visitors  with  a  choice  collection  of  Ferns.  The  plants  are  small,  but 
large  enough  to  show  their  true  characters.  The  hardy  species  and  varieties 
are  well  represented.  The  greenhouse  specie^,  such  as  Gymnogramma 
schizophylla  siiperba,  G.  Alartensi  grandiceps,  Davallia  aculeuta,  Lomaria 
aspera,  and  Filmy'  Ferns  complete  the  displav. 
Messrs.  Paul  &  Sons,  the  Old  Nurseries,  Cheshunt,  utilise  the  space  at 
their  disposal  for  hardy  flowers  to  the  best  advantage,  and  their  exhibit 
is  meritorious.  The  Khododendrons  Fortune!  crossed  with  garden 
hybrids  have  formed  a  new  race.  The  best  of  those  exhibited  have  larger 
flowers  and  trusses  than  the  ordinary  garden  hybrids.  The  collection  of 
Lilacs  also  attracts  much  attention.  The  varieties  are  Souvenir  de  L.  Spath, 
Mathieu  Donbasle,  Madame  Kreuter,  Alphonse  Levatle,  and  President 
Grevy.  Some  pretty  rock  plants,  with  hardy  Cypripediums  in  baskets, 
are  pretty'. 
^lessrs.  G.  Jackman  &  Son,  Woking,  have  a  collection  of  hardy 
flowers,  which  contains  many  useful  plants.  Anemone  sylvestris  flore- 
nleno  is  noticeable,  as  are  the  Pyrethrum?,  and  a  collection  of  Tree 
Ptconies,  Trollius,  Irises  of  the  pallida  typ*'. 
An  attractive  exhibit  comes  from  Messr.®.  R.  Wallace 
and  Co.,  Colchester,  chiefly  composed  of  Ixias  in  excellent 
variety.  Iris  florentina  Princess  of  Wales,  Mayor,  Susian, 
and  a  collection  of  I.  hispanica  are  clean  and  fresh.  The 
Sparaxis  Fire  King  are  exceedingly  fine,  and  prove 
interestincr  to  visitor.".  The  new  Japanese  Preonies  are 
brilliant  and  charm  ng,  and  a  collection  of  hardy  Cypri- 
pedinms  should  be  noted,  which  contain  C.  pedatnm 
acaule,  occidentale,  calceohis.  and  parviflorum.  At  the 
end  ot  the  tent  the  same  firm  makes  a  capital  show  of 
Liliums,  Ornithogalura  arabienm.  with  Eremurus  himalaicns, 
hardy  Bamboos,  Acer.",  and  other  foliage  plants.  Mr. 
P.  C.  Sinders,  gardener  to  A  de  Boths?hild,  Esq.. 
Tring.  exhibits  two  baskets  of  Carnation  Halton,  a  bright 
red  variety'. 
The  Phyllocacti  hybrids  from  Messrs.  .Tas.  Veilch  and 
Sons  have  lieen  d  splayed  at  the  Temple  Show  on  formar 
occasions,  but  the  present  exhibit  surpasses  in  numbers 
and  quality  any  of  its  predecessors.  The  remarkable 
variation  in  colouring  is  really  surprising,  ranging  a's  they 
do  from  creamy  white,  through  all  the  shades  to  bright 
crimson.  A  few  of  the  most  beautiful  fotras  are  noted — 
Nysa,  a  rich  crimson,  Marsu»,  pink,  J.  T.  Peacock, 
Sylvia,  Delicatus,  Vesta,  and  Agatha.  The  collection  alao 
contains  many  unnamed  seedlings. 
Mr.  Poupart,  Marsh  Farm.  Twickenham,  sends  sonoe 
fan-«haped  sprays  of  Lily  of  the  Valley  Victoria  ;  the  bells 
are  large  and  pure  in  colour,  and  they  have  been  grown 
in  the  open  air  at  Twickenham.  A  good  distinct  variety. 
IMessrs.  .J.  Hill  &;  Son  Edmonton,  exhibit  a  collection 
of  Ferns  in  their  well-known  style.  The  specimen  plants 
irclude  Asplenium  caudatum,  Platycerium  alcicorne,  a 
splendid  clump,  Osmunda  pa’ustris,  Goniophlebium  subauri- 
culatum,  and  Davallia  tenuifolia  Veitchi,  while  the  lower 
part  is  composed  of  a  great  variety  of  choice  specimens 
in  small  pots,  those  with  tinted  foliage  being  especially 
good.  Mr.  W.  Sydenham,  Tamworth,  stascs  a  collection 
of  F-^ncy  Pansies  and  Violas.  Among  the  former  are  Tom 
Waters,  B-'rnard  Doulton,  David  Rennie,  and  Mavourneen. 
while  the  latter  are  represented  by  good  spraya  of 
Lark,  a  fine  new  variety  ;  Symphony,  an  edged  variety  : 
Melampus,  a  good  yellow  ;  INIrs.  R.  K.  Mitchell,  Amy'  Barr,  Ophelia, 
Pembroke,  Nellie  Cruse,  and  King  Cup. 
Mr,  Mb  Bull,  King’s  Road,  Chelsea,  has  a  few  good  p'ants  of  Drac.'cna 
Victoria — a  fine  form  ;  the  flower S  arc  beautifully  coloured,  and  the 
plant  is  sure  to  he  useful  to  decorators.  Messrs.  W.  Paul  &  Son, 
Waltham  Cross,  send  nine  good  boxes  of  Rhododendron  blooms.  The  best 
varieties  are  Mrs.  R.  S.  Holford,  Blandyanum,  Lord  Palmerston,  Mrs. 
Mangles,  and  Floretta  ;  also  a  few  double  Lilacs,  and  ornamental  foliage 
growth,  which  form  a  pleasing  contrast  to  the  flowers. 
Messrs.  J.  Laing  &  Sons,  Forest  Hill,  have  a  beautiful  strain  of  hybrid 
Streptocarpus  in  a  large  variety  of  colours,  many  of  them  appearing  quite 
new.  The  exhibit  is  arranged  with  plenty  of  Maidenhair  Fern  and 
Isolepis  gracilis,  and  is  certainly  attractive  ;  also  a  collection  of  new 
Dracaenas,  Crotons,  Aralias,  and  other  foliage  plants.  IMr.  T.  .Jannock, 
Dersingham,  Norfolk,  presents  a  grand  display  of  Lily  of  the  Valley, 
the  Fortin  variety,  which  is  certainly  larger  and  superior  to  the  ordinary 
Berlin  variety  ;  the  bolls  are  very  white  and  deep,  and  it  is  a  variety 
that  will  be  popular  when  it  is  more  general. 
The  Jadoo  Company,  Exeter,  stages  a  quantity  of  plants  to  illustrate 
the  value  of  Jadoo  fibre  for  plant  culture.  The  plants  are  well  grown, 
and  certainly  a  recommendation  to  the  fibre.  Messrs.  .T.  Backhouse  and 
Son,  Ltd.,  York,  follow  with  a  large  exhibit  of  rock  and  alpine  plants, 
f.ir  which  the  firm  is  justly'  famed.  The  most  prominent  are  Saxiftaca 
Stansfieldi,  Darlingtonia  californica,  Armeria  Laiicheana,  Sapoiiaria 
ocymoides,  and  Gentiana  acaulis  coelestina.  A  most  interesting  e.xhibif. 
Messrs.  A,  W,  Young  &  Co.,  Homedale  Nursery,  Stevenage,  have  a 
creditable  exhibit  of  hardy  flowers,  consisting  of  herbaceous  plants,  also 
rock  and  alpine  plants.  Messrs.  W.  H.  Rogers  &  Sons,  Limited,  Red 
Lodge  Nurseries.  Southampton,  stage  a  collection  of  Rhododendrons  and 
Azaleas  arranged  with  Maidenhair  Fern.  The  trusses  are  good,  and  ia 
fresh  condition.  The  chief  varieties  are  George  Hardy,  a  splendid  white, 
album  grandiflorum.  Princess  Mary  of  Cambridge,  Helen  Rogers,  a 
distinct  variety,  delicatissiranm.  Mammoth,  and  Gera,  while  bunches  of 
Aztlea  pontioa  relieve  the  eorgenusness  of  their  compeers. 
Messrs.  T.  S.  W.nre,  Ltil.,  Tottenham,  aiso  contribute  an  exhibit  of 
Pyrethrums.  both  single  and  double  varieties,  with  a  few  other  hardy 
flower,".  The  Pyrethrums  are  very  bright  and  fresh  looking.  The 
Guildford  Hardy  Plant  Co,  GiiiHford,  has  an  extensive  exhibit  of  rock 
and  alpine  plants,  also  a  collection  of  herbaceous  plants,  beautifully 
arranged,  which  include  some  pretty  Alpine  Auriculas,  Anemone 
sylvestris,  Gentiana  acaulis  and  verna,  with  a  whole  collection  of  Alpines 
enough  to  satisfy  anyone.  The  ab-enco  of  labels  no  doubt  enhances 
the  effect,  bnt  it  is  doubtful  whether  the  visitors  appreciate  it. 
Messrs.  J,  Chcal  &  Suns,  Crawley,  have  a  collection  of  Violas  and 
other  hardy  flowers  ;  in  the  former,  Amy  Barr,  Elorizel,  Princess  Louise,. 
A.  J.  Rowberry,  Border  Witch.  Bridesmaid,  and  'frue  Blue  are  most, 
conspicuous.  Messrs.  R.  H.  Bath,  Ltd  .  Wisbech,  have  a  good  variety  of 
flowers  that  are  well  arranged,  and  include  a  few  Dahlias  of  the  Cactus 
type,  some  splendid  Pansie.s  of  the  E  opress  strain  ;  huge  bunches  of 
Carnations  and  Irises  are  also  in  good  form,  making  a  showy  exhibit 
that  is  much  appreciated. 
EiG,  97.— PhAIUS  PhCEBE.  (See  pa^e  450.) 
IMcssrs.  J.  Veitch  &  Sons,  Chelsea,  are  again  in  evidence  with  a 
collection  tf  well  grown  Gloxinias,  both  named  and  seedling  forms.  The 
plants  are  carrying  clusters  of  bloom  ot  the  brigtitest  colour.",  while  the 
spotted  varieiies  are  excellent.  Following  these  are  a  group  ot  Richardia 
Elliottiana  producing  some  splendid  spathes  of  a  rich  golden  yellow.  Mr. 
H.  B.  May.  Dyson  I^ane  Nurseries,  Elmonton,  presents  a  good  collec¬ 
tion  of  Ferns  tastefully  (li.-played.  Tne  chief  features  are  Gymno- 
gramina  flavescens.  G.  Alstoniae  superba,  Davallias  in  variety,  Asplenium 
nidus,  various  Pterises,  and  Adiantums  in  variety,  also  a  good  plant  of 
tho  new  Zonal  Pelargonium  Decorator,  a  fine  bright  red  serai-double 
of  considerable  promise.  IMessrs.  I.  House  &  Sons,  Bristol,  have  a 
good  collection  of  Violas  and  Pansies.  The  flowers  have  suffered  very 
much  from  the  weather,  but  the  following  varieties  are  good — Columba, 
Hamish,  Endymion,  Cragic,  A.  J.  Rowberry,  and  White  Empress.^  The 
Pansies  appear  moie  at  home,  and  include  John  Myles,  Airs,  A\.  Steele, 
D.  G.  AIcKav,  and  Mrs.  Griihamo.  .  .  . 
Alessrs.  ’J.  Peed  &  Son,  Upper  Norwood,  exhibit  Gloxinias  m 
capital  style,  the  strain  is  undoubtedly  a  good  one.  The  plants  are 
bright,  and  carry  a  wealth  of  flowers.  The  spotted  varieties  are  strong 
and  dense,  with  plenty  of  substance.  Messrs.  J.  Kelway  &  Sons,  Langpori, 
occupy  a  large  space  with  some  choice  tree  Pieonies,  includ  ng  such  fine 
forms  as  Alarchioncss  of  Salisbury,  Orme,  Eastern  1  tiiice,  , Julius  Cmsar, 
and  Royal  Babe  ;  also  some  good  Hippeastnims  and  herbaceous  plants. 
A  collection  of  Carnations  in  pots  is  staged  by  Mr.  Chas.  liirner, 
Sloimh  which  incUules  Goldy  Locks,  Lady  llermiiuie.  Sir  Levy  s,  Rizzio, 
Athelwold,  and  Knight  Templar,  while  the  Alalmaison  type  is  repre- 
sented  by  some  beautilul  Piincess  May  Carnaiions. 
