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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
October  11,  1900- 
B>con,  gardener  to  Sir  M.  Samuel,  The  Mole,  M‘»idstone,  sent  a  collection 
of  fifty  dishes  of  Pears,  including  representative  examples  of  all  the 
leading  varieties  (silver  Knightian  medal). 
A  small  group  of  Figs  in  pots  was  shown  by  Mr.  J,  Hudson,  V.M.H., 
gardener  to  Leopold  de  Rothschild,  Esq.,  Gunnersbury.  The  plants  were 
well  grown  and  carried  numerous  fruits  in  various  stages  of  develop¬ 
ment.  Messrs.  H.  Cannell  &  Sons  exhibited  Apples  and  Pears  in 
considerable  numbers.  Many  of  the  fruits  had  taken  on  an  excellent 
colour,  and  the  varieties  included  all  the  better  known  sorts.  Crabs, 
Plums,  and  Strawberry  St.  Joseph  were  also  represented  (silver- 
Knightian  medal).  The  same  firm  also  contributed  some  handsome 
vegetables,  grown  at  the  Eynsford  nursery.  There  were  Cabbage 
Cannell’s  Defiance,  grand  Onions,  Parsnips,  Carrots,  Leeks,  Cannell’s 
Prizewinner  Tomatoes,  Beet,  Cauliflowers,  Vegetable  Marrows,  and 
excellent  Potatoes,  with  a  splendid  collection  of  Gourds,  ranging  in  size 
from  a  small  Pear  to  a  monster  weighing  about  80  lbs.  (silver  gilt- 
Knightian  medal). 
A  large  collection  of  Apples  and  Pears  was  arranged  by  Mr.  A. 
Offer,  gardener  to  J.  Warren,  Esq.,  Handcross  Park,  Crawley.  The 
collection  was  very  comprehensive,  and  some  of  the  fruits  were  of 
exceptional  excellence.  The  Apples  as  a  whole  were  superior  to  the 
Pears  in  colour  and  cleanliness  (silver-gilt  Knightian  medal).  Mr.  J. 
Watkins,  Withington,  Hereford,  sent  a  collection  of  ornamental, 
American,  and  other  Crabs  (silver  Banksian  medal). 
Floral  Committee. 
Present :  W.  Marshall,  Esq.  (in  the  chair)  ;  with  Messrs.  O.  Thomas. 
C.  T.  Druery,  H.  B.  May,  W.  Howe,  J.  Hudson,  J.  Jennings,  C.  R. 
Fielder,  J.  D.  Pawle,  G.  Gordon,  J.  Walker,  H.  J.  Cutbush,  H.  J.  Jones, 
and  J.  Fraser. 
A  collection  of  twenty-five  varieties  of  Bouvardias  was  sent  by  Mr. 
H.  B.  May,  Upper  Edmonton.  The  plants  were  splendidly  grown,  and 
carried  numerous  flowers  (silver  Banksian  medal).  Mr.  A.  Chapman, 
gardener  to  Capt.  Holford,  Weston  Birt,  Tetbury,  contributed  a 
superb  collection  of  autumn  leaves.  This  made  one  of  the  handsomest 
exhibits  in  the  show.  Practically  all  kinds  that  take  on  brilliant  tints 
were  represented  (silver-gilt  Flora  medal).  Mr.  J.  Russell,  Richmond, 
showed  a  group  of  Ligustrums  in  pots,  including  many  well  known 
and  several  rare  kinds.  This  was  an  interesting  exhibit,  such  as  is 
seldom  seen  at  the  Drill  Hall  (silver  Banksian  medal). 
Ferns  in  variety  and  Ficus  radicans  variegata  were  arranged  by 
Messrs.  J.  Hill  &  Sons,  Lower  Edmonton.  The  plants  were  excellently 
grown  and  effectively  staged  (silver  Banksian  medal).  Mr.  J.  Williams, 
Lewisham,  sent  well  flowered  plants  of  Chrysanthemum  Mrs.  James 
Williams,  a  yellow  aport  from  Lady  Mary  Fitzwygram,  with  plants  of 
the  typical  variety  ;  it  is  of  decided  merit.  A  paler  variety  from 
this  was  named  Primrose  Queen.  Messrs.  W.  M.  Johnson  &  Son, 
Boston,  showed  a  collection  of  Sweet  Peas,  which  were,  for  the  time 
of  year,  of  distinct  merit. 
Roses  were  charmingly  shown  by  Messrs.  W.  Paul  &  Son,  Waltham 
Cross.  Particularly  meritorious  were  Corallina,  Morning  Glow,  Queen 
Mab,  and  Enchantress ;  several  seedlings  of  decided  promise  were 
included  in  the  group.  Messrs.  W.  Wells  &  Co.,  Earlswood,  showed 
early  Chrysanthemums,  amongst  the  best  of  which  were  Jules  Mary, 
Coral  Queen,  Miss  Ruth  Williams,  Annie  Bowerman,  Jeanie  Vuillermet, 
Paul  Valade,  Victor  Mew,  Mytchett  White,  O.  J.  Quintus,  and  C.  A.  de 
Wit  (silver  Banksian  medal).  Mr.  Will  Tayler,  Hampton,  sent  three 
boxes  of  excellent  cut  Roses  (silver  Banksian  medal). 
Messrs.  Barr  &  Sons,  Covent  Garden,  contributed,  from  their  Long 
Ditton  Nursery,  a  splendid  collection  of  Michaelmas  Daisies,  with 
Phloxes,  Gladioli,  Dahlias,  and  other  hardy  flowers.  It  was  a  fine 
exhibit  (silver-gilt  Banksian  medal).  Mr.  T.  S.  Ware,  Ltd.,  Feltham, 
arranged  a  table  of  Cactus  Dahlias,  Gladioli,  Michaelmas  Daisies, 
and  Liliums.  The  Dahlias  in  bunches  were  handsomely  shown  (silver 
Banksian  medal).  Messrs.  J.  Veitch  &  Sons,  Ltd.,  Chelsea,  were 
represented  in  the  floral  section  by  a  group  of  Michaelmas  Daisies. 
The  plants  were  magnificently  flowered,  and  comprised  the  major 
portion  of  the  best  types  (silver  Flora  medal).  Mr.  E.  Beckett, 
gardener  to  Lord  Aldenham,  also  sent  these  flowers  in  grand  condition. 
Mr.  J.  Hudson  arranged  down  the  centre  of  the  hall  a  magnificent 
group  of  Salvia  splendens  grandiflora  and  the  dwarf -growing  form,  with 
specimen  Cape  Pelargoniums  at  intervals.  The  whole  of  the  plants 
represented  excellent  culture  (silver-gilt  Banksian  medal).  Messrs. 
J.  Backhouse  &  Son,  Ltd.,  York,  sent  Colchicum  speciosum  atro-rubens 
and  C.  s.  album,  with  Cupressus  Lawsoniana  pygmsea  argyraea.  Messrs. 
J.  Veitch  &  Sons  showed  Solanum  Wendlandi,  Rhododendron  javanico- 
jasminiflorum  hybrids  in  variety.  Hydrangea  hortensis  Mariesi,  and 
Tritoma  Chloris.  Mr.  H.  Elliott,  Hurstpierpoint,  sent  Nerines  in 
variety. 
Orchid  Committee. 
Present  :  H.  J.  Veitch,  Esq.  (in  the  chair) ;  with  Messrs.  J.  O’Brien, 
de  Barri  Crawshay,  H.  M.  Pollett,  H.  Little,  H.  J.  Chapman,  W.  H. 
Young,  H.  A.  Tracy,  W.  Cobb,  E.  Hill,  C.  Winn,  T.  Rochford,  J.  Douglas, 
A.  H.  Smee,  and  J.  G.  Fowler. 
Orchids  were  not  numerously  shown.  Mr.  Smith,  Orchid  grower  to 
the  Rt.  Hon.  Joseph  Chamberlain,  showed  half  a  dozen  plants,  including 
Cattleyas  and  Lmlio-Cattleyas,  with  Dendrobium  Phaloenopsis.  Mr.  W.  H. 
Young,  Orchid  grower  to  Sir  F.  Wigan,  Bart.,  sent  Cattleyas  labiata 
The  Puritan,  and  Ingrami ;  Messrs.  J.  Veitch  &  Sons,  Cattleya  Chloe  ; 
Mr.  E.  Hill,  gardener  to  Lord  Rothschild,  Tring  Park,  Cattleya  Maroni, 
Tring  Park  variety ;  Mr.  J.  Powell,  gardener  to  W.  E.  Brymer,  Esq., 
Dorchester,  a  Lselio-Cattleya  from  C.  Mendeli  and  L.  elegans ;  and  Mr. 
Howard,  gardener  to  H.  Little,  Esq.,  Twickenham,  Cattleya  Dowiana 
aurea  superba.  Messrs.  H.  Low  &  Co.,  Bush  Hill  Park,  were  represented 
by  Cattleya  Loddigesi  gigantea,  C.  Bowringiana,  Low’s  variety  ;  Laelia 
pumila.  Bush  Hill  var.  ;  and  Lselio-Cattleya  Aurora.  Mr.  W.  H.  White, 
Orchid  grower  to  Sir  Trevor  Lawrence,  Bt.,  Dorking,  staged  Vanda 
Sanderiana,  Burford  variety;  Maxillaria  striata,  Cirrhopetalum  guttu- 
latum,  Habenaria  carnea,  Masdevallia  Ajax  superba,  Angrajoum 
citratum,  and  one  or  two  others. 
Certificates  and  Awards  of  Merit, 
Apple  Rival  (C.  Ross). — A  cross  from  Peasgood’s  Nonesuch  and 
Cox’s  Orange  Pippin.  The  fruit  is  flat,  of  rich  red  on  the  sun  side  and 
yellow  on  the  shady  side.  The  open  eye  is  deeply  set;  stalk  very  short 
(award  of  merit). 
Aster  Hon.  Edith  Gibbs  (E.  Beckett). — An  extremely  free-flowering 
variety  ;  the  small  blooms  are  pale  mauve  (award  of  merit). 
Aster  Hon.  Vicary  Gibbs  (E.  Beckett). — The  colour  of  this  upright 
growing  variety  is  pale  pink  (award  of  merit). 
Aster  Captivation  (E.  Beckett). — A  large  flowered  variety;  the 
colour  is  delicate  blush  (award  of  merit). 
Cupressus  Lawsoniana  pygmcea  argentea  (J.  Backhouse  &  Sons). — 
This  is  about  12  inches  high,  and  its  varietal  name  most  accurately 
describes  it  (award  of  merit). 
Dahlia  Mrs.  H.  J.  Allcroft  (S.  Mortimer). — A  true  Cactus  variety; 
the  colour  is  yellowish  buff  (award  of  merit). 
Chrysanthemum  Mrs.  J.  Williams  (J.  Williams). — This  is  an 
excellent  yellow  sport  from  Lady  Mary  Fitzwygram ;  it  will  be 
acceptable  (award  of  merit). 
Drac(Bna  Offeri  (A.  Offer). — A  narrow  leaved  variety  of  graceful 
habit.  The  colour  is  very  deep  green  with  bright  red  margins  (award 
of  merit). 
Kniphofia  Triumph  (Barr  &  Sons). — A  superb  Tritoma  with  immense 
yellow  flowers  (award  of  merit). 
Kniphofia  Leichtlini  aurea  (Barr  &  Sons). — A  chastely  beautiful 
form  ;  the  colour  is  rich  orange  scarlet  (award  of  merit). 
Lcelia  pumila  Bush  Hill  variety  (H.  Low  &  Co.). — This  is  a  variety 
of  great  substance  and  excellent  shape.  The  colour  is  white  suffused 
lilac  (award  of  merit). 
Melon  Freechase  Favourite  (M.  Meads). — A  white-fleshed  variety  of 
good  flavour  (award  of  merit). 
Nerine  Purple  Prince  (H.  Elliott). — A  superb,  rich  velvety  crimson 
variety  of  large  size  (award  of  merit). 
Plum  President  (T.  Rivers  &  Son). — This  splendid  Plum  is  too  well 
known  to  call  for  a  description  (first-class  certificate). 
Polygonum  Orientale  (J.  Hudson). — This  is  a  distinct  plant  with 
large  leaves,  the  flowers  are  in  branched  spikes ;  the  colour  is  rich 
purple  crimson  (award  of  merit). 
Rose  Morning  Glow  (W.  Paul). — An  attractive  Tea  variety  ;  the  colour 
is  a  mixture  of  copper  buff  and  salmon  (award  of  merit). 
Dried  Fruits. 
There  is  another  way,  it  would  appear,  in  addition  to  jam  and 
preserve  making,  by  which  those  persons  who  have  surplus  fruit  on 
hand  can  turn  it  to  profitable  account.  A  correspondent  of  a  Lancashire 
paper,  writing  from  Carlsbad,  expresses  surprise  that  the  English  are 
not  more  self-helpful  in  the  matter  of  dried  fruits.  They  continue  to 
import  vast  quantities  when  they  have  the  makings  in  their  own  hand. 
It  is  not  a  question  of  large  outlay,  of  special  skill,  or  of  favourable 
climate.  German  farmers  and  peasants  are  not  at  all  better  circum- 
stanced  as  regards  this  little  industry  than  the  same  classes  in  England 
are,  and  yet  they  not  only  supply  themselves,  but  draw  a  considerable 
sum  out  of  British  pockets  for  what  they  have  to  spare.  The  drying  is 
accomplished  either  in  ovens  or  by  stove  heat,  and  only  a  very  short 
training  is  said  to  be  required  for  expertness  in  this,  the  most  important 
stage  of  manufacture.  There  is  very  little  breakage  during  transport 
to  market  and  distribution,  the  fruit  being  packed  tightly  in  wooden 
boxes  instead  of  in  bottles  or  jars.  It  is  admitted  that  the  quality 
would  probably  be  much  inferior  to  that  of  the  so-called  “  Karlsbad 
Plums  ”  which  are  said  to  be  chiefly  produced  in  Bosnia,  the 
Herzegovina,  and  France.  But  there  is  always  a  steady  demand  for 
cheaper  kinds  of  lower  grade,  as  witness  the  large  importation  of 
German  Prunes.  The  same  process  can  be  applied  to  Apples  and 
Pears  for  their  conversion  into  pippins,  but  there  is  not  the  same 
urgency  in  their  case. — (“  Globe.”) 
