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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAIE  GARDENER. 
April  23,  1903. 
A  grand  collection  of  Primula  Sieboldi  in  variety  came  from 
i\l  essrs.  T.  S.  Ware,  Limited,  Feltham.  They  were  arranged  in 
strains  and  were  most  attractive.  The  chief  forms  were  Miss  M. 
Parnard,  a  heautifiil  rose;  Ware’s  White,  a  grand  form;  Harry 
Leigh,  pale  mauve;  Ruby,  a  ro.sy  red;  Mrs.  Geggie,  very  free- 
flowering  ;  Gem,  purple  rose  ;  Victor,  a  tine  flower,  deep  rosy  red, 
a  grand  variety,  and  alba  magnifica.  A  few  Moutan  Pceonics, 
Ereinuri,  and  Crinums  completed  the  display. 
Mr.  George  Mount,  Canterbury,  again  staged  a  beautiful  collec¬ 
tion  of  Roses,  staged  in  vases  on  long  stems  ;  also  a  few  boxes 
staged  in  the  orthodox  way.  In  the  vases  were  noted  grand 
examples  of  Captain  Hayward,  Mrs.  J.  Laing,  Vlrich  Brunner, 
Margai’et  Dickson,  Catherine  Mermet,  and  La  France,  while  in 
the  boxes  the  chief  varieties  were  General  Jacqueminot,  S.  M. 
Rodocanachi,  Liberty,  Niphetos,  Madame  G.  Luizet,  and  Mrs. 
Ed.  Mawley. 
Messrs.  J.  Laing  and  Sons,  Forest  Hill,  again  made  a  pileasing 
displav  of  Streptocarpus  in  great  variety,  arranged  with  a  few 
Ferns  and  edged  with  Isolepis  gracilis.  Mr.  J.  Russell,  Rich¬ 
mond  Nurseries.  Richmond,  iire.scnted  a  pretty  table  of  Acalypha 
Sanderiana  in  small  pots,  also  a  quantity  of  Caladium  erubesoens, 
and  C.  argyrites. 
A  fine  exhibit  of  Schizanthns  Wisetonensis  was  staged  by 
Mes.srs.  H.  Low  and  Co.,  Bush  Hill  Park.  The  plants  were  of 
dwarf  habit,  and  contained  a  good  variety  of  colours. 
Messrs.  B.  Ladhams,  The  Shirley  Nurseries,  near  South¬ 
ampton,  also  contributed  a  display  of  hardy  flowers.,  A  few 
plants  of  Thalictrum  flavum  Illuminator  were  conspicuous,  as 
were  also  Phlox  amoena.  Primroses,  and  Polyanthuses. 
Messrs.  Barr  and  Sons,  Covent  Garden,  presented  a  display  of 
Tulips,  with  a  few  rock  plants,  Primroses  and  Polyanthus.  In 
the  Tulips  were  to  be  seen  elegans,  Ophir  d’Or,  Primrose  Queen. 
Prince  of  Austria,  and  Le  Matador. 
Narcissus  Committee. 
Messrs.  Barr  and  Sons,  Covent  Garden,  contributed  a  small 
display  of  Narcissi,  many  bearing  evidence  of  the  rveather 
experienced  during  the  past  fortnight.  A  few  of  the  best  were 
Gloria  Mundi,  Mrs.  C.  Bowly,  Cassandra,  Grandis,  Sequia,  Vivid, 
and  triandrus  calathinus. 
A  beautiful  fresh  and  bright  exhibit  came  from  Messrs.  Hogg 
and  Robert.son,  Dublin.  Evidently  the  Emerald  Isle  had  not 
been  visited  by  the  severe  weather,  for  the  blooms  were  in  excel¬ 
lent  form.  This  firm  also  showed  a  nice  collection  of  Tulips, 
which  were  greatly  admired  by  the  visitors. 
Messrs.  Veitch  and  Sons,  Ltd.,  Chelsea,  staged  a  good  bright 
collection  of  Daffodils,  arranged  in  Maidenhair  Ferns.  The  Glory 
of  Leiden,  Bicolor  A^ictoria,  Duchess  of  Westminster,  Barri 
oonspicuus,  Rugilobus,  Emperor,  and  C.  H.  Backhouse,  were 
most  conspicuous. 
A  pretty  display  of  new  Daffodils  was  staged hy  Miss  Wilmott, 
Great  Warley,  Essex,  which  included  some  first  rate  new 
varieties,  most  of  them  being  described  under  the  heading  of 
Awards.  Messrs.  R.  H.  Bath,  Ltd.,  of  Mhsbech,  were  repre¬ 
sented  by  a  very  full  collection  of  the  best  varieties,  the  flowers 
being  large  and  handsome. 
Certificates  and  Awards  of  Merit. 
Asi'enda  ftiberosa  (T.  S.  Ware,  1902,  Ltd.). — A  dwarf  species  with 
gi’eyish  woollv  stems  and  pale  pink  flowers,  borne  in  terminal  clusters. 
A.M. 
Iris  smirius  fol.  var.  (Barr  and  Sons). — One  of  the  handsomest 
liardy  plants  for  garden  decoration.  The  straightly,  tapering, 
upright  leaves,  over  lin.  broad,  are  creamy  variegated.  The  foliage, 
indeed,  is  mainly  creamy.  A.M. 
Dendrobium  x  Venus  grandiflorum  (N.  C.  Cookson,  Esq.). —  The 
flowers  are  of  immense  size,  with  stout,  broad  segments.  The  lip  has 
a  dark  rich  crimson  blotch  in  the  throat,  with  a  white  zone  and 
purple  edge.  The  tips  of  the  petals  are  bright  purple.  F.C.C. 
Lcelio-Cattleya  x  Dora  magnifica  (Charlesworth  and  Co.). — The 
parentage  is  L.-C.  Hippolyte  var.  Phoebe  with  Catt.  Schroderte.  The 
colour  is  quite  new — a  warm  orange-red,  or  orange-salmon.  The 
fluted  lip  is  bright  cinnamon-orange  with  ci’imson  lines  in  the  throat. 
In  size  it  is  but  moderate,  and  is  close  built.  The  petals  are  broad. 
A.M. 
Lathyrus  p^ibescens  (Sir  T.  Lawrence,  Bart.). — The  flowers  are 
deep  blue-lavender,  produced  after  the  fashion  of  L.  latifolius.  A 
grand  acquisition.  A.M. 
Pceonia  lutea  (E.  Potten). — Truly  a  yellow  Peeonia  ;  the  flowers  arc 
almost  as  rich  as  those  of  the  Marsh  Marigold.  It  has  a  double  row 
of  segments.  The  blossoms  are  three  inches  across,  and  have  orange 
stamens.  F.C.C.  From  Camden  Nurseries,  Cranbrook. 
Rhododendrtn  Duchess  of  Portland  (Fisher  and  Sons,  Sheffield). — 
A  cross  between  R.  barbatum  and  Handsworth  Early  White.  The 
large  close-built  clusters  of  pure  white  fimbriated  flowers  are  very 
beautiful,  and  the  variety  must  indeed  become  invaluable  for  many 
decorative  uses.  A.M. 
Pehviannia  nngnlatcL  (,J.  Veitch  and  Sons,  Ifimited). — The  plants 
shown  were  over  two  feet  high,  with  ujiright  stems.  The  flowers, 
which  are  purple-rose  fading  to  deep  rose,  and  like  a  large  Achimenes, 
are  Irorne  singly  in  the  axils  of  the  Nettle-like  sessile  leaves.  The 
foliage,  when  fully  developed,  Icses  i^s  Nettle-like  ehai’acter,  and 
becomes  much  larger  and  irregularly  oval  in  shape,  the  edge  being 
jagged,  notched,  and  incised.  They  are^then  about  the  size  of  one’s 
hand  and  of  soft  texture.  A.M. 
Awards  of  Merit  to  the  following  : — 
Narcissics  Moonstone, — We  have  described  this  in  our  repoi*t  of  the 
Midland  Daffodil  Society's  Show  at  Birmingham  on  page  359. 
N.  Lilian. — Not  to  be  seen. 
N.  Resolute. — Deep  yellow  trumpet,  stout,  creamy  coloured  seg¬ 
ments. 
N.  Aclour. — A  handsome  variety,  like  Maximus  or  Henry  Irving. 
The  perianth  segments  are  wavy,  and  the  trumpet  is  very  handsome, 
N.  Rev.  Chas.  Digby. — Described  on  page  359. 
The  foregoing  were  all  from  Miss  Willmott,  V.M.H. 
N.  Cleopatra  (Barr  and  Sons). — The  trumpet  is  long,  very  smooth 
and  round,  and  deep  rich  yellow.  The  finely  spread  paler  yellow 
segments  are  broad  and  well  overlaid.  A  large  handsome  flower.  A.M 
N.  Mrs.  Geo.  Barr  (Barr  and  Sons).— An  exquisite  pale  chrome  white 
trumpet  flower.  A.M. 
N.  Branston  (A.  S.  Leslie-Melville,  Esq.). — Not  found.  A.M. 
From  Branston  Hall,  Lincoln. 
Medals. 
Floi?al  Committee. — Besides  numerous  votes  of  thanks,  the 
following  awards :  Silver-gilt  Flora.,  group  of  Roses,  to  Mr.  G. 
Mount,  Canterbury.  Silver  Flora,  hardy  flowers,  Messrs.  G. 
Jackman  and  Son,  Woking;  Cineraria  stellata,  Sutton  and  Sons, 
Reading.  Silver  Banksian,  Alpine  plants,  Mr.  Upton,  Guild¬ 
ford;  Streptocarpus,  Messrs.  J.  Laing  and  Sons,  Forest  Hill; 
forced  shrubs,  R.  and  G.  Cuthbert,  Southgate;  flowering  plants, 
AV.  Cutbush  and  Son,  Highgate  ;  Roses,  F.  Cant  and  Co.,  Col¬ 
chester;  Primulas,  Thos.  S.  Ware  (1902),  Ltd.,  Feltham; 
Cinerarias,  J.  Carter  and  Co.,  High  Holborn ;  hardy  flowers,  Mr. 
Amos  Perrj',  AA^inchmore  Hill. 
Orchid  Committee. — Silver  Flora  for  group  of  Orchids  to 
Charlesworth  and  Co.,  Bradford.  Silver  Banksian  to  Hugh 
Low  and  Co.,  Enfield;  AV.  M.  Low,  Esq.,  Warwick;  R.  W. 
Hudson,  Esq.,  Marlow. 
Narcissus  Committee. — Silver  Flora  to  Messrs.  R.  H.  Bath, 
Ltd.,  Wisbech;  R.  H.  Darlington,  Esq.,  Potter’s  Bar.  Silver 
Banksian  to  Messrs.  Barr  and  Sons,  Covent  Garden ;  Messrs. 
H"ogg  and  Robertson,  Dublin;  Messrs.  J.  A^eitch  and  Sons, 
Chelsea. 
National  Primula  and  Auricula  (Southern  Section). 
M^e  are  pleased  to  have  to  record  a  good  exhibition  and  a  large 
turn-out  of  admirers  and  specialists,  both  from  the  North,  the 
Midlands,  and  the  South.  Mr.  Douglas,  of  Bookhain,  wa.s  for¬ 
ward,  so  were  the  Rev.  F.  D.  Horner,  Ben  Siinonite,  Harm' 
Turner.  Richard  Dean,  and,  of  course,  Mr.  Henwood,  the 
amiable  and  able  honorary  secretary. 
At  the  luncheon,  which  was  more  largely  attended  than  usual, 
and  included  a  number  of  younger  devotees,  Dr.  Masters  presided. 
The  loyal  toast  was  given,  and  also'  one  to  the  prosperity  of  the 
society.  The  chairman,  in  his  few  interesting  remarks,  said  that 
he  would  like  to  .see  more  hybridising  attempted  with  the  species 
of  Primroses.  Every  valley  in  the  great  Himalayan  range  had 
its  distinctive  species,  and  it  would  indeed  be  plea.sing  to  know 
that  some  of  these  could  be  crossed.  There  are  some  300  odd 
species.  Responding  to  the  toast  of  the  judges,  Mr.  James 
Douglas  said,  by  way  of  reply  to  Dr.  Masters’  remarks,  that  he 
thought  more  might  be  done  with  Chinese,  Alpine  and  Himalayan 
species  by  hybridisation,  but  from  what  he  himself  had  attempted 
he  found  it  was  very  difficult  to  keep  the  plants  alive.  Many,  or 
most  of  them,  are  biennials,  and  they  are  apt  to  succumb,  or,  at 
all  events,  they  refused  to  seed.  Following  Mr.  Douglas  came 
another  member,  lyho  .said  that  he  was  sure  progress  had  been 
made  with  Auriculas  and  Primroses  during  the  pa.st  half  century, 
and  one  had  only  to  compare  Mr.  Charles  Turner’s  group  of  the 
old  varieties,  exhibited  that  day,  with  Mr.  Douglas’s  first 
prize  set,  to  make  sure  that  this  was  a  fact.  Mr.  Henwood  also 
spoke. 
The  Show. — In  the  premier  class  for  twelve  plants  dissimilar 
thei'e  were  six  entries,  the  first  prize  going  North  to  the  Rev. 
F.  D.  Horner,  Burton-in-Lonsdale,  who  staged  Beeswing, 
Favourite,  F.  D.  Horner,  Memoir,  Shirley  Hibberd,  Amiable, 
Minnie  Horner,  Orpheus,  Eurydice,  Black  Pearl,  Orient,  and 
Dauntless,  all  in  fir.st-rate  condition.  Mr.  James  Douglas,  Great 
Boohliain,  was  second,  his  best  varieties  being  Magpie,  Mrs. 
Potts,  Mrs.  Henwood,  and  Acme.  Mr.  J.  Sargent,  Cobham,  was 
a.  good  third,  and  Mr.  AV.  Bathgate  Cranfield,  Enfield,  was 
fourth. 
In  the  class  for  .six  Auriculas  dissimilar  there  were  no  less 
than  eight  competitors.  Mr.  Jas.  Douglas  leading  with  nice  even 
specimens  of  Mrs.  Potts,  Lancashire  Hero,  George  Lightbody, 
Richard  Headley,  Mrs.  Dodwell,  and  Gladiator.  Mr.  J.  T. 
Bennett-Poe,  Cheshunt,  was  a  good  second,  having  Mrs.  Hen¬ 
wood,  Richard  Headly.  and  AA^illiam  Brockbanli  (good).  Mr.  J. 
Sargent  again  came  a  good  third,  and  the  Rev.  F.  D.  Horner 
fourth. 
