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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
April  9,  1903. 
DaffodiN  was  staged  by  Mr.  Jas.  Kingsnidl,  Sharow,  Ripon.  The 
best  forms  were  C’ymbeliiie.  White  Queen,  Frdled  White,  Golden 
Bell  and  C’oronet.  New  and  rare  Daffodils  were  well  repre.sented 
by  Mr.  C.  Dawson.  Penzance.  The  flowers  were  well  grown  and 
staged,  the  chief  varieties  being  Granite,  Green  Eye,  Cassandra, 
Homespun,  M*ill.  Scarlett,  and  Stonechat. 
Miss  F.  W.  Currey,  The  Warren  Gardens,  Lismore,  Ireland, 
ao^ain  had  an  extensive  collection  of  cut  Narcissi.  The  collection 
included  the  majority  of  the  welldviiown  varieties;  a  selection  of 
the  most  conspicuous  were  Narcissus  Johnstoni  Queen  of  Spain, 
Horsefieldi.  Glorv  of  Leiden,  Maggie  May.  Lucifer,  Lady  H. 
Boscawen.  White  Queen,  Crown  Prince,  Firebrand,  and  Fanny 
Mason. 
Floral  Committee. 
Messrs.  'W.  Cutbush  and  Son,  Highgate,  arranged  a  fine  group 
of  standard  flowering  shrubs,  with  a  groundwork  of  Azalea  rustica, 
Moutan  Pieonies,  Lilacs,  and  variegated  Acers. 
An  intere.sting  exhibit  vas  that  from  Messrs.  Watkins  and 
Simpson,  Covent  Garden,  which  consisted  of  a  collection  of  Wall¬ 
flowers  in  pots.  They  were  staged  to  exhibit  the  various  colours 
to  be  obtained  in  tliis  hardy  plant,  and  no  doubt  few  of  the 
visitors  had  ever  seen  such  a  variety  of  colours  before.  The  best 
were  Nankin  Yellow,  a  dwarf  pale  yellow  variety  ;  Eastern  Queen, 
a  light  buff,  of  good  habit ;  Golden  King,  yellow;  Early  Feltham, 
a  well-known  dark;  White  Gem,  a  sweet  variety,  but  badly 
named  (Sulphur  Gem  would  be  much  more  correct) ;  Vulcan,  a 
grand  dark  variety;  Sulphur  Yellow,  very  pretty  and  of  good 
habit ;  Buby  Gem  should  al.so  be  noted. 
Mr.  H.  B.  May,  Dyson’s  Lane  Nurseries,  Upper  Edmontoii, 
again  staged  a  group  of  plants  somewhat  similar  to  those  exhi- 
bfted  at  the  last  two  meetings;  while  from  Messrs.  James  Carter 
and  Co.,  High  Holborn,  came  a  fine  exhibit  of  Cinerarias,  taste¬ 
fully  arranged.  The  plants  were  dwarf  and  the  blooms  exceed¬ 
ingly  fine,  and  the  variety  of  colour  left  little  to  be  desired. 
The  strain  is  undoubtedly  as  fine  as  anyone  could  desire. 
From  Messrs.  John  'Waterer  and  Sons,  Limited,  Bagshot, 
Surrey,  came  a  collection  of  Conifers  and  shrubs.  In  the  former 
were  noted  fine  specimens  of  Cupre.ssus  Lawsoniana  lutoa, 
Cryptomeria  japonioa  elegams,  Taxus  Standishi,  and  a  collection 
of  Betinosporas.  The  shrubs  and  flowering  plants  were  repre¬ 
sented  by  the  Double  Peach  (Prunus  sinensis  flore-pleno).  Azalea 
mollis.  Magnolia  conspicua,  and  Acers  in  variety. 
A  collection  of  Camellias  was  staged  by  Sir  F.  T.  Barry,  M.P. 
(Air.  R.  Brown,  gardener),  St.  Leonard’s  Hill,  Windsor,  all  grown 
in  the  open  air,  including  a  number  of  seedlings.  The  exhibit 
was  interesting  as  showing  the  Camellia  to  be  far  more  hardy 
than  is  generally  supposed.  Mr.  J.  R.  Box,  West  Wickham, 
Surrey,  staged  a  collection  of  Saxifragas,  and  als'o  a  collection  of 
twenty  varieties  of  Sempei'vivums.  Hardy  flowers  were  exhibited 
in  strong  force  by  Messrs.  T.  S.  Ware,  Limited,  Feltham,  in 
which  were  noted  a  good  collection  of  Primula  Sieboldi  in  various 
colours.  Fritillarias  wei'e  also  in  good  form.  Michauxia  cam- 
iranuloides  was  also  a  notable  novelty.  A  nice  specimen  of 
Sarracenia  flava  attracted  much  attention.  Irises  and  Narcissi 
also  formed  a  good  feature.  Mr.  K.  Drost,  Richmond,  Surrey, 
exhibited  a  nice  group  of  Lilium  longiflorum ;  while  Messrs. 
George  Stark  and  Son  exhibited  their  Viola  Royal  Sovereign,  a 
good  yellow,  and  a  double  Primrose  of  the  wild  type. 
A  grand  exhibit  of  Hippeastrums  came  from  Captain  Holford 
(Mr.  A.  Chapman,  gardener),  Tetbury.  The  plants  were  dis¬ 
played  with  Palms,  Ferns,  and  Asparagus  Sprengeri.  Needless 
to  say,  the  quality  of  the  flowers  was  above  reproach.  The  best 
appeared  to  be  Gip.sy,  Alafeking,  Shamrock,  Lord  Boringdon, 
Robin,  Shelley,  Apple  Blossom,  and  Firelight  ;  but  it  was  difficult 
to  select  the  best  where  all  were  so  good.  It  was  noticed  that 
Mr.  Chamberlain  specially  admired  thi.s  handsomei  exhibit. 
Messrs.  F.  Cant  and  Co.,  Colchester,  made  a  grand  display  of 
Roses,  chiefly  of  the  Tea  and  Noisette  section.  The  colours  were 
exceedingly  bright,  and  the  blooms  almost  perfect.  The  best 
flowers  were  Madame  Hoste,  Ernest  Metz,  Cleopatra,  Killarney, 
Bessie  Brown,  Niphetos,  Lady  Roberts,  Alarechal  Niel,  in  grand 
form;  Corallina,  Princess  Beatrioo,  Medea,  and  Mainani  Cochet. 
He  also  .staged  a  new  Polyantha  named  Schneewittchen,  a 
pretty  pale  creamy  flower,  growing  3ft  high,  and  floriferous. 
Mr.  G.  Reuthe,  Keston,  Kent,  staged  a  small  exhibit  of 
Narcissi  and  Rhododendrons.  Mr.  Chais.  Turner,  Slough,  ex¬ 
hibited  a  new  Polyantha  Rose,  in  five-inch  pots,  called  Madame 
N.  Levavasseur.  It  will  doubtle,ss  make  a  good  market  variety. 
Mr.  R.  Anker,  54,  George  Street,  Baker  Street,  W.,  again 
exhibited  a  collection  of  Cacti.  Messrs.  H.  Low  and  Co.,  Bush 
Hill  Park,  contributed  a  fine  group  of  Palms,  chiefly  of  the 
decorative  type,  also  a  few  blue  Hydrangeas,  Genistas,  and 
Choisyas.  Alessrs.  R.  and  G.  Cuthbert,  Southgate,  again  con¬ 
tributed  a  group  of  Azaleas,  Lilacs,  and  Deutzias.  The'  standard 
specimens  of  Wistaria  .sinensis.  Azalea  mollis,  and  the  Lilacs  were 
all  well  flowered,  and  the  group  had  a  pleasing  effect.  Mr.  E. 
Hill,  gardener  to  Lord  Rothschild,  Tring  Pai’k,  Tring,  staged  a 
large  bank  of  Moss  Roses,  the  plants  being  well  grown  and  covered 
with  flowers.  The  varieties  included  Reine  Blanche,  Little  Gem, 
Common  AIoss,  Henri  Alartin,  and  White  Bath. 
A  choice  collection  of  Roses  came  from  Mr.  G.  Alount,  Canter¬ 
bury,  and  the  Guildford  Hardy  Plant  Nursery,  arranged  a  pretty 
display  of  Rock  and  Alpine  plants,  with  a  few  .suitable  shrubs. 
Caladiums  came  from  Alessrs.  J.  Peed  and  Son,  West  Norwood. 
The  plants  were  good  for  the  early  .season,  and  included  Princess 
Royal,  Verdi,  W.  H.  Cummings.  Reine  de  Danemark,  and 
Henry  Dixon.  Messrs.  H.  Cannell  and  Sons,  Swanley,  made  a 
new  departure  by  exhibiting  a  beautiful  display  of  Zonal 
Pelargoniums.  The  colours  were  exceedingly  bright,  and  the 
.size  of  the  individual  flowers  simply  enormous.  A  few  good  ones 
were  Mary  Beaton,  Lord  Roberts,  Prince  of  Orange,  Lord  Strath- 
cona,  Princess  of  Wales,  Lord  Curzon,  and  The  Sirdar. 
Messrs.  J.  Laing  and  Sons,  Forest  Hill,  made  a  nice  exhibit  of 
Streptocarpus.  The  stellate  Cinerarias  were  represented  by  an 
exhibit  from  Messrs.  Jas.  Veitch  and  Sons,  Ltd.,  Chelsea,  who 
staged  a  number  of  the  Feltham  Bouquet,  a  distinct  variety  of  a 
bright  rosy  mauve  colour.  The  firm  also  staged  a  few  choice 
Hippeastrums,  in  which  Cleopas,  Apple  Blossom,  Nora,  and 
Epirus  appeared  to  be  the  best.  From  Mr.  C.  Turner,  Slough, 
came  a  nice  collection  of  Pyrus  japonica  in  varieties.  A  basket  of 
Viola  Constancy  full  of  flowers  was  also  staged. 
Medals. 
Orchid  Committee. — Silver  Flora  to  J.  Colman,  Esq., 
R-eigate.  Silver  Banksians  to  Captain  Holford,  Tetbury ;  Sir 
T.  Lawrence,  Bart,  Doi'king ;  de  B.  Crawshay,  Esq.,  J.  and  A.  A. 
McBean,  Cooksbridge. 
Floral  Committee. — Gold  Medal  for  group  of  Hippeastrums  to 
Capt.  Holford,  Tetbury,  Glos.  Silver-gilt  Flora  for  group  of  Roses 
F.  Cant  &  Co.,  Colchester.  Silver-gilt  Bank.sian  for  group  of  Moss 
Roses  to  Right  Hon.  Lord  Rothschild,  Tring  Park,  Tring.  Silver 
Flora  for  forced  shrubs  to  Messrs.  Cutbush  and  Sons,  Highgate; 
and  for  cut  Roses  to  Mr.  George  Alount,  Canterbury.  Silver 
Banksians  to  each  of  the  following:  Messrs.  H.  Low  and  Co., 
Enfield ;  Messrs.  J.  Waterer  and  Son,  Bagshot ;  Sir  F.  T.  Barry, 
Bart.,  Windsor;  Messrs.  Watkins  and  Simpson,  Tavistock  Street, 
Covent  Garden;  Messrs.  T.  S.  Ware,  Ltd.,  Feltham;  Mr.  H.  B. 
May,  Upper  Edmonton;  Messrs.  Cuthbert  and  Son,  Southgate; 
Me.ssrs.  Cannell,  Swanley,  Kent.  Bronze  Floras  to  Messrs.  J. 
Carter,  High  Holborn,  W.C.  ;  AIc.ssrs.  Wallace  and  Co.,  Col¬ 
chester;  and  Mr.  Upton,  Mill  Mead,  Guildford.  Bronze  Banksian 
to  Messrs.  J.  R.  Box,  Kent. 
Narcissus  Committee. — Silver  Flora  to  Barr  and  Sons,  Covent 
Garden.  Silver-gilt  Flora  to  Miss  Ckirrey,  Lismore,  Ireland. 
Silver  Banksian  to  G.  Kingsmill,  Harrow;  and  Silver-gilt  Bank¬ 
sian  to  Chas.  Dawson,  Esq. 
Royil  Botanic,  Spring  Show. 
The  first  of  this  year’s  exhibitions  by  the  Royal  Botanic 
Society  was  held  on  Wednesday,  April  I,  in  the  gardens  at 
Regent’s  Park.  In  the  afternoon,  a  botanical  and  horticultural 
laboratory  was  opened  by  Mr.  Shepheard,  Chairman  of  the 
Technical  Education  Board  of  the  London  County  Council.  The 
exhibits  were  numerous  and  varied.  Messrs.  W.  Bull  and  Sons, 
of  the  New  Plant  Nursery,  King’s  Road,  Chelsea,  staged  stove 
foliage  plants;  Mr.  L.  H.  Calcutt,  Fairfield  Road,  Stoke  Newing¬ 
ton,  had  a  table  of  floral  designs ;  and  Mr.  J.  Williams,  of 
Oxford  Road,  Ealing,  table  decorations. 
Stove  and  greenhouse  plants  came  from  Mr.  John  Russell, 
nurseryman,  of  Richmond,  and  Mr.  R.  Anker  had  miniature 
Cactaceous  plants.  Hardy  hybrid  Irises  from  Mr.  W.  J.  Caperne, 
Rohais,  Guernsey,  were  much  admired,  while  the  groups  of  Daffo¬ 
dils  (Narcissi)  from  Messrs.  Barr  and  Sons,  R.  H.  Bath,  Ltd. 
(Wisbech),  Hogg  and  Robertson,  Dublin,  and  T.  S.  Ware  (1902), 
Ltd.,  were  each  noteworthy.  Messrs.  B.  S.  Williams  and  Son 
had  also  a  collection  of  these  spring  flowers. 
From  Messrs.  Cutbush  and  Son,  Highgate  Nurseries,  London, 
N.,  there  came  a  group  of  forced  shrubs,  and  Messrs.  Frank  Cant 
and  Co.,  Braiswick  Rose  Gardens,  Colchester,  contributed  ten 
dozen  excellent  Rose  blooms  which,  of  course,  were  a  host  in 
themselves.  Lady  Roberts  variety  was  represented,  and  it  is  one 
of  the  fine.st  of  new  comers.  Ferns  in  grand  condition  and  great 
variety  were  sent  by  Messrs.  Hill  and  Son,  Barrowfield  Nurseries, 
Lower  Edmonton,  and  a  group  of  forced  Rhododendrons  (Azaleas) 
and  other  shrubs  came  from  the  Southgate  Nurseries  of  R.  and  G. 
Cuthbert.  A  fine  exhibit  of  Cinerarias  were  noticed  from  Alessrs. 
J.  Carter  and  Co.,  237  and  238,  High  Holborn,  London.  Messrs. 
Hugh  Low  and  Co.,  Bush  Hill  Park  Nurseries,  London,  N.,  had 
Moutan  Pseonies  and  greenhouse  plants. 
There  were  few  exhibits  from  amateurs,  and  the  most  impor¬ 
tant  of  these  was  a  collection  of  Orchids  from  H.  T.  Pitt,  Esq.. 
Rosslyn,  Stamford  Hill,  London  (gardener,  Mr.  Thurgood).  His 
exhibit  contained  some  very  fine  novelties.  Miss  Adams,  South 
Villa,  Regent’s  Park,  N.W.  (gardener,  Mr.  Geo.  Keif),  showed  a 
collection  of  flowering  and  foliage  plants  (Silver  Medal);  and 
Campbell  Newington,  Esq.,  The  Holme,  Regent’s  Park  (gardener, 
Mr.  Thos.  Abbott),  a  collection  of  forced  flowering  bulbs.  Two 
Bronze  Aledals  were  awarded  to  floral  exhibits  shown  by  students 
at  the  Society’s  Practical  Gardening  School. 
Some  of  the  medal  awards  were  as  follows :  Gold  to  Alessrs. 
Carter  and  Co..  Hill  and  Son,  Hogg  and  Robertson,  and  H.  T. 
