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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
November  8,  1900. 
Royal  Horticultnral  Society. 
Drill  Hall,  November  6th. 
The  exhibition  at  the  Drill  Hall  on  Tuesday  was  probably  the  finest 
that  has  been  held  when  the  dates  have  conflicted  with  those  of  the 
National  Chrysanthemum  Society.  The  Sherwood  cup  competition  for 
fruit  was  the  centre  of  attraction,  but  Orchids,  Chrysanthemums,  and 
general  flowers  were  also  well  represented. 
Fruit  Committee. 
Present ;  J.  Cheal,  Esq.  (in  the  chair) ;  with  Messrs.  H.  Esling, 
G.  Keif,  A.  Dean,  G.  T.  Miles,  S.  Mortimer,  H.  Markham,  G.  Woodward, 
C.  Herrin,  G.  Wythes,  H.  Balderson,  P.  Q.  Lane,  G.  Reynolds,  W.  H. 
Divers,  and  J.  Smith. 
Messrs.  Dobbie  &  Co.,  Rothesay,  showed  a  collection  of  Parsley  ; 
the  plants  were  of  splendid  quality.  Mr.  Leach,  gardener  to  the  Duke 
of  Northumberland,  Albury,  sent  Cabbage  Union  Jack;  and  Mr.  W. 
Bain,  gardener  to  Sir  Trevor  Lawrence,  Dorking,  Cabbage  de  Bruns¬ 
wick.  The  number  of  single  dishes  of  Apples,  Pears,  and  Melons, 
with  Peaches  and  Plums,  was  great,  but  we  cannot  give  particulars  of 
the  whole  of  them.  Mr.  W.  H.  Divers,  gardener  to  the  Duke  of 
Rntland,  Belvoir  Castle,  staged  eighty  dishes  of  Apples,  Pears,  the 
former  especially  being  of  fine  colour. 
Messrs.  J.  Peed  &  Sons,  Norwood,  arranged  a  large  collection  of 
Apples,  including  some  fine  examples.  Mr.  E.  Neal,  The  Gardens, 
Tilgate,  Crawley,  was  represented  by  Pears,  Apples,  Plums,  and  Grapes 
in  variety,  but  there  was  nothing  of  conspicuous  merit.  Messrs.  Lane 
and  Sons  sent  from  Berkhamstead  handsome  fruits  of  Apple  Lane’s 
Prince  Albert. 
Sherwood  Cup  Competition. 
There  were  four  competitors  for  this  trophy,  and  it  was  handsomely 
won  by  Mr.  G.  Woodward,  gardener  to  Roger  Leigh,  Esq.,  Barham 
Court,  Maidstone,  who  staged  in  his  usual  excellent  style.  All  the 
fruits  were  grandly  coloured.  Mr.  A.  J.  Thomas,  Sittingbourne,  was 
second,  and  showed  in  most  creditable  condition.  Mr.  W.  H.  Bacon, 
gardener  to  Sir  Marcus  Samuel,  Mote  Park,  Maidstone,  and  Mr.  W.  E. 
Humphreys,  gardener  to  A.  H.  Smee,  Esq.,  were  placed  equal  third. 
Floral  Committee. 
Present :  W.  Marshall,  Esq.  (in  the  chair);  Messrs.  0.  Thomas,  C.  T- 
Druery,  H.  B.  May,  J.  Fitt,  G. Nicholson,  G.  Gordon,  C.R.  Fielder,  W.  Bain, 
C.  E.  Pearson,  C.  E.  Shea,  H.  J.  Jones,  H.  J.  Cutbush,  E.  H.  Perkins, 
H.  Turner,  G.  Paul,  E.  T.  Cook,  J.  Walker,  J.  Jennings,  and  J.  Hudson. 
Messrs.  J.  Veitch  &  Sons,  Ltd.,  Chelsea,  arranged  a  most  imposing 
semicircular  group  of  Chrysanthemums,  comprising  well  grown  plants 
carrying  fully  developed  flowers  of  excellent  form,  colour,  and  freshness. 
Some  of  the  most  conspicuous  were  Hairy  Wonder,  Edith  Tabor,  Miss 
Alice  Byron,  Mrs.  H.  Weeks,  Mrs.  Barkley,  Louise,  Annie  Prevost, 
Mr.  T.  Carrington,  G.  C.  Schwabe,  Pride  of  Madford,  Madame  Rosette, 
Mrs.  Mease,  Hon.  W.  F.  D.  Smith,  Sir  Herbert  Kitchener,  Lionel 
Humphreys,  Miss  Maud  Douglas,  and  Mons.  Louis  Remy.  The  same 
firm  contributed  also  a  grand  display  of  the  winter  flowering  Begonia 
Mrs.  Heal,  a  collection  of  hybrid  Streptocarpus,  and  a  box  of  hybrid 
Rhododendrons.  Mr.  J.  Smith,  gardener  to  Earl  de  Grey,  Kingston- 
on-Thames,  sent  well  flowered  plants  of  Begonia  Gloire  de  Lorraine  and 
Spiraea  japonica.  Messrs.  J.  Waterer  &  Sons,  Ltd.,  Bagshot,  were 
represented  by  a  most  interesting  group  of  Conifers,  comprising 
specimens  of  some  of  the  leading  kinds.  H.  J.  Elwes,  Esq.,  Coles- 
bourne,  Glos.,  arranged  a  small  table  of  Nerines,  including  several 
varieties  of  the  finest  quality.  Mr.  Elwes  has  done  most  commendable 
work  in  the  improvement  of  these  charming  flowers.  Messrs.  T. 
Cripps&  Sons,  Tunbridge  Wells,  sent  Begonia  Gloire  de  Lorraine  and 
Browallia  speciosa. 
Begonia  Mrs.  Leopold  de  Rothschild  was  shown  in  superb  condition 
by  Mr.  J.  Hudson,  V.M.H.,  gardener  to  Leopold  de  Rothschild,  Esq., 
Acton.  It  is  a  larger  flowering  but  equally  floriferous  form  of  B.  Gloire 
de  Lorraine.  Mr.  Hudson  also  included  a  few  Nympbaoas,  and  a  basket 
of  plants  of  Salvia  splendens  nana.  The  plants  had  been  lifted  from 
the  open  ground  on  November  5th.  Messrs.  Barr  &  Sons,  Covent 
Garden,  showed  a  small  group  of  hardy  flowers.  Mr.  W.  J.  Godfrey, 
Exmouth,  sent  some  very  fine  Cbrysanthemums,  including  Loveliness, 
Princess,  Mrs.  Baikley,  Mons.  Paul  Terrett,  Madame  Von  Andre,  Mr.  T. 
Carrington,  Calvat  1899,  and  one  or  two  others.  Messrs.  W.  Wells  &  Co., 
Ltd,  Earlswood,  had  four  boxes  of  Chrysanthemums,  including  fine 
flowers  of  Lord  Ludlow,  Mahogany,  Rev.  W.  Wilks,  C.  J.  Salter, 
Matthew  Smith,  Madame  Von  Andre,  Mr.  R.  Church,  Sir  W.  J.  Clark, 
Guy  Hamilton,  Silver  Queen,  and  some  promising  seedlings.  Mr.  G. 
Keif,  gardener  to  Miss  Adamson,  South  Villa,  Regent’s  Park,  contributed 
some  excellent  Celosias  with  cut  Chrysanthemums  on  each  side.  The 
latter  were  not  particularly  large,  but  rich  in  colour,  refined  in  type, 
and  most  creditable  for  London  grown  flowers. 
The  Japanese  Chrysanthemums  shown  by  Mr.  F.  C.  Fowle,  Devon 
Chrysanthemum  Nursery,  Teignmouth,  were  of  excellent  quality.  A 
few  of  the  best  were  Phoebus,  Western  King,  Australie,  Australian 
Gold,  Mrs.  Mease,  Hon.  W.  F.  D.  Smith,  President  Nonin,  Le  Grand 
Dragon,  Miss  Nellie  Pockett,  Madame  Carnot,  Miss  Alice  Byron,  and 
Mrs.  J.  Lewis.  Messrs.  Paul  &  Son,  Cheshunt,  sent  pot  Roses,  including 
well  flowered  plants  of  Sunrise,  Liberty,  Shandon,  Madame  Abel 
Chatenay,  The  Bride,  Lady  Battersea,  Sunset,  Bridesmaid,  and  others. 
Orchid  Committee. 
Present :  H.  J.  Veitch,  Esq.  (in  the  chair)  ;  and  Messrs.  J.  O.  Brien, 
A.  H.  Smee,  J.  Colman,  W.  Cobb,  A.  Hislop,  J.  Jaques,  E.  Hill, 
H.  A.  Tracy,  T.  Rochford,  W.  H.  White,  J.  W.  Potter,  W.  H.  Young, 
H.  J.  Chapman,  H.  Little,  N.  C.  Cookson,  H.  Ballantine,  H.  M.  Pollett, 
and  de  B.  Crawhsay. 
Mr.  W.  H.  White,  gardener  to  Sir  Trevor  Lawrence,  Bart.,  Burford 
Lodge,  Dorking,  staged  some  handsome  Orchids,  including  Habenaria 
militaris,  Vanda  Sanderiana,  V.  Kimballiana,  several  Cypripediuma, 
Cattleya  Bowringiana  lilaoina,  and  several  others.  Messrs.  J.  Veitch 
and  Sons  arranged  a  small  collection  in  which  Cattleyas,  Oncidiums, 
and  Cypripediums  were  most  conspicuous.  The  plants  were  well  grown 
and  effectively  staged.  Mr.  W.  'P.  Bound,  gardener  to  J.  Colman,  Esq., 
Reigate,  showed  Laelia  prsestans  Gatton  Park  variety,  Zygopetalum 
Mackayi,  and  several  others. 
Mr.  J.  Hudson  exhibited  cut  blooms  of  Cattleyas,  including  several 
excellent  forms.  Messrs.  F.  Sander  &  Co.  showed  a  small  group  of 
Cypripediums  and  others.  Messrs.  H.  Low  &  Co.,  Bush  Hill  Park, 
staged  Oncidiums,  Cattleyas,  Odontoglossiims,  Miltonias,  and  Laelias  in 
excellent  variety.  Amongst  others  who  staged  small  exhibits  were 
Messrs.  W.  H.  Young,  A.  J.  Keeling,  Went,  J.  Davis,  Charlesworth  &  Co., 
E,  Kromer,  J.  Douglas,  J.  Hamilton,  and  J.  Hooker,  Uxbridge. 
Medals. 
Fruit  Committee. — Silver-gilt  Knightian  medals  to  Messrs.  Neal 
and  W.  H.  Divers,  and  a  silver  Banksian  medal  to  Messrs.  J.  Peed  and 
Son.  Floral  Committee. — Silver  Flora  medals  to  Messrs.  J.  Veitch 
and  Sons  (Begonias,  &c.),  G.  Keif,  and  Paul  &  Sons;  silver  Banksian 
medals  to  Messrs.  J.  Hudson,  J.  Waterer  &  Son,  Ltd.,  J.  Veitch  &  Sons 
(Chrysanthemums),  T.  Cripps  &  Sons,  and  Earl  de  Grey.  Orchid 
Committee. — Silver-gilt  Flora  medal  to  Messrs.  J.  Veitch  &  Sons;  silver 
Flora  medal  to  Mr.  W.  H.  White,  and  Si  silver  Banksian  medal  to 
Messrs.  H.  Low  &  Co. 
Certificates  and  Awards  of  Merit, 
Carnation  America  (Paul  &  Son). — This  is  of  the  tree  section  ;  the 
colour  is  rich  salmon  rose  (award  of  merit). 
Carnation  Mrs.  T.  W.  Lawson  (H.  Low  &  Co.). — This  is  the  great 
American  variety.  The  colour  is  very  rich  rose,  and  the  petals  are  too 
much  serrated  for  English  growers  (award  of  merit). 
Carnation  Mrs.  Welhore  E.  Ellis  (W.  E.  Ellis). — A  fragrant  variety 
with  very  serrated  petals  ;  colour  very  dark  crimson  (award  of  merit). 
Chrysanthemum  C,  J.  Salter  (W.  Wells  &  Co.). — A  most  charming 
variety  after  the  type  of  Miss  Nellie  Pockett.  The  colour  is  soft  yellow 
(award  of  merit). 
Chrysanthemum  Glorious  (W.  Wells  &  Co.). — A  deep  velvety 
crimson  variety  that  will  be  valuable  for  cutting  (award  of  merit). 
Chrysanthemum  Khahi  (W.  Wells  &  Co.). — A  fine  variety  after  the 
style  of  Mons.  Chenon  de  Leche.  The  colour  is  reddish  buff  with  a 
dark  yellow  reverse  (award  of  merit). 
Chrysanthemum  Lady  Esther  (H.  Perkins). — A  handsome  incurved 
Japanese  ;  the  colour  is  creamy  white  (award  of  merit). 
Chrysanthemum  Lizzie  Adcock. — A  very  rich  yellow  sport  from 
Source  d’Or  (award  of  merit). 
Chrysanthemum  Lord  Ludlow  (W.  Wells  &  Co.). — A  handsome 
incurving  rich  yellow  variety  ;  the  florets  have  lines  of  crimson  (award 
of  merit). 
Chrysanthemum  Lovelmess  (W.  J.  Godfrey). — A  splendid  incurved 
Japanese  with  broad  twisted  florets  ;  the  colour  is  soft  yellow  (award  of 
merit). 
Chrysanthemum  Madame  Von  AndrS  (W.  Wells  &  Co.  and  W.  J. 
Godfrey). — A  charming  soft  yellow  that  is  well  known  (award  of  merit). 
Chrysanthemum  Matthew  Smith  (W.  Wells  &  Co.). — An  immense 
flower.  The  inner  colour  is  dull  red,  and  the  outer  gold  (award  of  merit). 
Chrysanthemum  Miss  Florence  Southam  (A.  W.  Tanner).  —  An 
incurved  ;  the  colour  is  pale  yellow  with  purple  stripes  (award  of  merit). 
Chrysanthemum  Wallace  E.  Vounden  (W.  J.  Godfrey.). — A  promising 
incurved  variety.  The  inner  colour  is  dull  rose  and  the  outer 
pale  buff  (award  of  merit). 
Chrysanthemum  W.  B.  Church  (W.  Wells  &  Co.). — A  handsome 
reflexed  variety-  The  colour  is  dull  crimson  with  yellow  at  the  tips  of 
the  florets  (award  of  merit). 
Cypripedium  Dora  Crawshaw  (Charlesworth  &  Co.). — This  is  from  a 
cross  between  C.  bellatulum  and  C.  Charlesworthi  mosaicum.  The 
dorsal  sepal  is  rich  purple  rose  with  deeper  venations.  The  petals  are 
deep  clatet  on  the  upper  half,  and  lighter  on  the  lower;  the  pouch  is 
claret  and  white  (first-class  certificate). 
Masdevallia  Boching  Hybrid  (W.  H.  White). — This  is  from  a  cross 
between  M.  Veitchiana  and  M.  cucullata.  The  colour  is  deep  orange  red 
(award  of  merit  1. 
Melon  Late  Perfection  (A.  Pettigrew).— A  large  variety.  The  flesh 
is  green,  thick,  and  of  good  flavour  (award  of  merit). 
Nerine  Lady  Louisa  Longley  (H.  J.  Elwes). — A  lovely  flesh  pink 
variety  of  large  size  (award  of  merit). 
Pear  Doyenne  du  Comice  (W.  Bain). — This  Pear  is  so  well  known 
that  a  description  is  superfluous  (award  of  merit). 
Rose  Liberty  (Paul  &  Son). — This  is  a  very  rich  deep  crimson 
variety  that  is  particularly  attractive  in  the  bud  (award  of  merit). 
Zygocolax  Veitchi  Kromeri  (G.  Kromer). — This  is  a  very  handsome 
form  (award  of  merit). 
