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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER ,  February  28,  1901. 
Royal  Horticultural  Society. 
Drill  Hall,  February  26th. 
The  exhibition  at  the  Drill  Hall  on  Tuesday  was  a  most  excellent 
one.  The  groups  were  numerous  and  of  exceptionally  good  quality. 
Orchids  were  particularly  interesting,  while  fruits  were  contributed  in 
small  numbers. 
Fruit  Committee. 
Present  :  G.  Bunyard,  Esq.  (in  the  chair)  ;  with  Messrs.  H. 
Balderson,  G.  T.  Miles,  G.  Keif,  J.  W.  Bates,  S.  Mortimer,  A.  Dean, 
J.  Wright,  W.  Fyfe,  E.  Beckett,  C.  Herrin,  J.  H.  Veitch,  W.  Poupart, 
H.  Somers  Rivers,  G.  Norman,  .1.  Willard,  A.  Ward,  G.  Wythes,  J.  Smith, 
E.  Shaw  Blaker,  and  the  Rev.  W.  Wilks. 
A  collection  of  Apples  came  from  C.  P.  Serocold,  Esq.,  Maidenhead, 
which  were  staged  in  a  well-kept  condition.  Baxter’s  Pearmain, 
Brownlee’s  Kusset,  Egremont  Russet,  Melon  Apple,  American  Mother, 
Fearn’s  Pippin,  Northern  Spy,  Baddow  Pippin,  Mannington’s  Pearmain, 
and  Cox’s  Orange  Pippin  were  all  in  capital  condition,  as  was  also  a 
grand  dish  of  Catillac  Pears  (silver  Banksian  medal).  Mr.  J.  Miller, 
gardener  to  Lord  Folev,  Huxley  Lodge,  Esher,  sent  a  basket  of  well- 
grown  Mushrooms.  Mr.  W.  Crump,  gardener  to  Earl  Beauchamp, 
Madresfield  Court,  sent  eight  dishes  of  Apples,  the  best  being  Chatley’s 
Kernel,  Wareham  Russet,  Rymer,  Margil,  and  Nonpareil.  Several 
other  contributors  also  sent  single  dishes  which  call  for  no  comment. 
Floral  Committee. 
Present  :  W.  Marshall,  Esq.  (in  the  chair)  ;  and  Messrs.  0.  Thomas, 
H.  B.  May,  R-  Dean,  G.  Reu'he,  J.  Hudson,  J.  F.  McLeod,  C.  R.  Fielder, 
C  Dixon,  C.  E.  Pearson,  R.  C.  Notcutt,  J.  W.  Barr,  C.  E.  Shea,  E.  H. 
Jenkins,  H.  J.  Cutbush,  H.  Turner,  G.  Paul,  W.  Howe,  J.  Jennings,  C.  T. 
Druery,'  H.  J.  Jones,  C.  Blick,  and  E.  T.  Cook. 
Messrs.  W.  Paul  &  Son,  Waltham  Cross,  once  again  demonstrated 
their  skill  as  growers  of  Camellias  by  staging  a  grand  collection  of 
plants  in  pots,  and  numerous  boxes  of  cut  blooms ;  it  was  unfortunate, 
however,  that  the  exhibit  had  to  be  divided  into  two  parts,  and  one 
part  at  least  in  the  worst,  part  of  the  hall,  as  far  as  light  is  concerned. 
The  plants  were  splendid  specimens  of  cultural  skill,  and  beautifully 
flowered  •  some  of  the  best  were  Boadicea,  Exquisite,  Fimbriata, 
Marchioness  of  Exeter,  Alba  Plena,  and  Mathotiana  alba.  The  most 
conspicuous  of  the  cut  flowers  were  Imbricata,  Mathotiana,  Lady  Hume’s 
Blush  Marchioness  of  Exeter,  Princess  Charlotte,  Halleyi,  Reine  des 
Fleurs  and  a  box  of  Alba  Plena.  The  plants  were  well  arranged  with 
a  groundwork  of  Aralia  Sieboldi  and  Ferns  (silver-gilt  Flora  medal). 
A  pretty  semicircular  group  of  forced  shrubs  came  from  Messrs.  B.  S. 
Williams  &  Son,  Upper  Holloway,  which  consisted  of  standard  Lilacs 
in  variety  all  full  of  flower,  Charles  X.  and  Marie  le  Gray  being 
especially  notable,  as  were  also  good  bushes  of  Staphylea  colchica, 
Spiraea, confusa,  Azalea  mollis  in  variety,  and  Malus  floribunda  Scheffer- 
deckeri.  A  pretty  spring  fl  rwering  group  (silver  Flora  medal). 
Messrs.  H.  Canned  &  Sous,  Swanley,  arranged  a  small  group  of 
Cineraria  stellata.  The  plants  were  well  grown,  and  the  strain  is  un¬ 
doubtedly  a  good  one,  the  range  of  colour  being  very  wide,  while  the 
shape  of  the  blooms  clearly  exhibits  signs  of  improvement  in  the  right 
direction.  Messrs.  Barr  &  Sons,  King  Street,  Covent  Garden,  were 
represented  by  a  pretty  group  of  Narcissi  and  other  spring  flowering 
plants.  The  Narcissi  in  pots  included  such  popular  varieties  as 
N.  odorus  rugulosus,  Queen  Bess,  Harbinger,  Albicans,  Henry  Irving, 
Telamonius  plenus,  Sir  Watkin,  Frank  Miles,  Golden  Spur,  Cernuus, 
Victoria,  Princess  Ida,  and  Barri  conspicuus,  while  the  other  notable 
plants  were  Crocus  susianus  and  C.  Olivieri— a  deep  orange  variety. 
Irises  persica  Heldritcbi,  reticulata,  orchioides,  and  Mardiensis  were 
most  interesting;  a  collection  of  Snowdrops  and  Hellebores 
completed  the  display  (bronze  Flora  medal).  Messrs.  J.  Laing  &  Sons, 
Forest  Hill,  staged  a  table  of  flowering  and  foliage  plants.  The  former 
were  represented  by  some  well  flowered  plants  of  Azalea  indica, 
Cyclamens,  Acacia  dealbata,  and  a  few  Ericas,  while  Palms,  Crotons, 
Bambusas,  and  Ferns  were  attractive  (bronze  Flora  medal). 
Messrs.  G.  Jackman  &  Son,  Woking,  contributed  a  large  display  of 
spring  flowering  plants,  the  Daffodils  in  pans  being  especially  attractive, 
and  were  represented  by  N.  princeps  maximus,  Sir  Watkin  incom- 
parabilis  sulphurea  fl.-ph,  Autocrat,  Emperor,  and  Horsefieldi.  The  pans 
of  Galanthus  Elwesi,  Grape  Hyacinths  in  variety,  and  Daphne  Blagayana 
were  much  admired,  while  a  number  of  rock  and  alpine  plants  in  bloom 
made  a  pretty  finish  (bronze  Banksian  medal).  A  gorgeous  table  of 
Cyclamen  came  from  Messrs.  H.  Cannell  &  Sons,  Swanley.  flhe  plants 
were  all  covered  with  blossoms,  which  extended  through  a  wide  range  of 
colours,  such  as  pure  white,  pink  rose,  red  and  crimson.  The  strain  is 
undoubtedly  a  good  one  (silver  Banksian  medal). 
Messrs.  Wm.  Cutbush  &  Son,  Highgate,  occupied  a  table  running  the 
entire  length  of  the  hall  with  an  exhibit  of  Narcissi,  arranged  with  a 
few  Palms.  The  Polyanthus  section  was  well  represented  by  good 
flowering  plants  of  Her  Majesty,  Laura,  Queen  Victoria,  States  General, 
Jaune  Supreme,  Gloriosa,  Bazalman  Major,  Grand  Soleil  d’Or,  Newton, 
Grand  Monaique,  and  White  Pearl,  while  there  were  a  goodly  number 
of  each  variety  staged  in  the  other  sections,  a  few  of  which  were 
N.  Leedsi  Queen  of  England,  Iucomparabilis,  Cynosure,  Orange  Phoenix, 
Wm.  Goldnug,  Emperor,  Excelsior,  Victoria  (extra  good),  Empress, 
Princeps,  Horsefieldi,  and  Queen  of  Spain,  all  in  excellent  condition 
(silver-gilt  Banksian  medal). 
A  very  interesting  collection  of  rock  and  alpine  plants  came  from 
Messrs.  T.  S.  Ware,  Ltd.,  Feltbam,  but  they  were  too  dispersed  to  be 
effective.  Saxifraga  Burseriana  was  well  flowered  ;  Primulas  in  variety, 
such  as  obconica,  floribunda,  and  P.  f.  Isabellina  were  excellent,  while 
Hepatica  triloba  coerulea  with  its  bine  flowers  were  welcome  ;  the 
little  pots  of  Cyclamens  and  Irises  contributed  largely  to  the  display 
(silver  Banksian  medal).  Messrs.  Paul  &  Son,  Cheshunt,  staged  a  grand 
plant  of  the  double  Cherry  Jas.  Veitch  which  was  carrying  masses  of 
its  pink  flowers.  A  pretty  exhibit  of  Hellebores  was  staged  by  Mr. 
F.  H.  Archer  Hind,  Coombe  Fishacre  House,  Newton  Abbot,  the  blooms 
were  clean,  well  developed,  and  evidently  came  from  a  congenial  soil. 
Messrs.  R.  &  G.  Cuthbert,  Southgate  Nurseries,  exhibited  a 
magnificent  display  of  spring. flowering  plants.  The  group  was 
composed  of  a  number  of  standards  and  bushes  tastefully  arranged  in  a 
bed  of  bright  Azalea  mollis  and  other  plants.  The  standards  deserve 
more  than  passing  notice,  for  they  were  beautifully  developed.  The 
Azalea  mollis  comprised  most  of  -the  popular  varieties,  such  as  A.  m. 
Victoria,  Comte  de  Quincey,  Alphonse  Levallee,  Consul  Pecher,  Comte 
de  Papadopoli;  while  Lilacs  and  Staphylea  colchica  were  well  repre¬ 
sented.  Well-flowered  plants  of  Wistaria  sinensis  were  unique  at  this 
season,  and  standard  Ribes  in  pots  are  also  somewhat  rare.  The  Azaleas 
composing  the  groundwork  were  excellent  in  every  way,  and  the  whole 
exhibit  was  enhanced  in  value  by  a  few  Palms  and  Ferns  used  judiciously 
(silver-gilt  Flora  medal). 
Messrs.  R.  Wallace  &  Co.,  Colchester,  staged  a  small  but  interesting 
exhibit,  which  included  pans  of  Iris  reticulata  major,  Galanthuses 
Ikariae,  G.  Elwesi  var.  Whittalli,  and  G.  plicatus,  Adonis  amurensis, 
and  Muscari  prsecox.  Mr.  G.  Squibbs,  gardener  to  Lady  William 
Wynne,  Oswestry,  sent  pots  of  Violets,  the  beauty  of  which  was 
effectually  destroyed  by  the  large  labels  placed  in  the  pots.  The 
varieties  were  the  Dowager  Lady  W.  Wynne,  a  good  pale  lavender; 
New  Vork,  Comte  de  Brazza,  and  Marie  Louise.  Messrs.  Jas.  Veitch 
and  Sons,  Ltd.,  Chelsea,  staged  a  small  group  of  Cineraria  polyantha 
Feltham  Beauty,  a  good  rosy  purple  form ;  also  a  group  of  C.  p. 
compacta,  a  strain  possessing  a  compact  habit  ard  a  good  variety  of 
colours,  certainly  more  effective  for  conservatory  decoration. 
Orchid  Committee. 
Present:  H.  J.  Veitch,  Esq.  (in  the  chair) ;  with  Messrs.  J.  O’Brien, 
T.  W.  Bond,  de  Barri  Crawshay,  H.  M.  Pollett.  H.  Ballantine,  H.  Little, 
F.  Sander,  H.  J.  Chapman,  H.  A.  Tracey,  H.  T.  Pitt,  W.  Thompson, 
J.  W.  Odell,  F.  A.  Rehder,  J.  Colman,  J.  Douglas,  E.  Hill,  and  F.  J. 
Thorne. 
Mr.  E.  Beckett,  gardener  to  Lord  Aldenham,  Aldenham  House, 
Elstree,  Herts,  exhibited  eight  plants  of  Coelogyne  cristata  in  variety. 
The  specimens  were  in  large  pans,  and  were  covered  with  magnificent 
flowers.  They  represented  excellent  culture.  The  plants  were  backed 
by  the  graceful  but  somewhat  uncommon  Thyrsacanthus  rutilans 
(silver  Flora  medal).  Mr.  J.  Lupton,  gardener  to  J.  Rutherford,  Esq., 
Beardwood,  Blackburn,  arranged  a  small  group  of  Orchids  in  variety, 
including  Odontoglossum  crispum  and  Catileyas  (silver  Flora  medal). 
A  very  effective  group  of  Dendrobiums  was  staged  by  Mr.  W.  P. 
Bound,  gardener  to  Jeremiah  Colman,  Esq.,  Gatton  Park,  Reigate.  A 
few  other  Orchids  added  beauty  and  interest  to  the  group  (silver  Flora 
medal).  Messrs.  H.  Low  &  Co.,  Bush  Hill  Park,  showed  Dendrobium 
Wardianum,  D. ,  Wardiano  -  japonicum,  D.  nobile  Cooksoni,  Cattleya 
Trianae,  pale  variety  ;  and  Cypripedium  callosum  Sanderae. 
A  most  beautiful  group  of  Orchids  was  arranged  by  Mr.  W.  H. 
White,  Orchid  grower  to  Sir  Trevor  Lawrence,  Bart.,  Burford  Lodge, 
Dorking.  The  plants  comprised  splendid  grown  plants  of  Dendrobiums 
Cybele,  melanodiscus,  m.  pallens,  m.  Luna,  Juno,  nobile  Burford  variety, 
The  Pearl,  rubens  grandiflorum,  Odontoglossum  Edwardi,  Sophronitis 
Rossiteriana,  Odontoglossum  excellens,  Oneidium  leucotes,  Cypripedium 
hirsuto-Sallieri,  with  a  few  others,  and  some  superb  spikes  of 
Phalsenopsis  (silver-gilt  Flora  medal). 
Messrs.  J.  Veitch  &  Sons,  Ltd.,  Royal  Exotic  Nursery,  Chelsea, 
were  represented  by  a  very  beautiful  group  of  miscellaneous  Orchids, 
including  Lmlio-Cattleya  callistoglossa,  L.-C.  c.  rubescens,  L.-C. 
Dominiana  langleyensis,  L.-C.  Pallas,  L.-C.  coronis,  L.-C.  nigra,  Cattleya 
Empress  Frederick,  C.  Mrs.  M.  Gratrix,  Dendrobium  Cordelia,  D. 
Ainsworthi,  D.  splendidissimum,  D.  euosmum  leucopterum,  D.  splendi- 
dissimum,  D.  sosius,  D.  Schneiderianum,  D.  Cybele,  D.  endocharis, 
D.  Wiganise,  Epidendrum  Clarissa,  Cypripedium  Germinyanum,  C. 
eximium,  C.  Actseus,  C.  Schrodeise  candidulum,  C.  Captain  Holford, 
C.  Tityus,  C.  euryades,  Phaius  amabilis,  and  several  others  (silver-gilt 
Flora  medal). 
Messrs.  J.  Cypher  &  Co.,  Cheltenham,  staged  a  few  Dendrobiums 
of  splendid  quality.  They  included  several  varieties  of  splendidissimum, 
nobile  Cooksoni,  Virgil,  nobile  elegans,  barbatulum,  Burberryanum, 
nobile  nobilius,  Leech  auum,  and  atro-violaceum  (silver  Flora  medal). 
Numerous  misce!1'  ons  Orchids  were  contributed  by  Messrs.  T.  W. 
Bond,  Le  Breton  und  Warpur,  J.  S.  Moss,  J.  W.  Wilkiuson,  J.  Gurney 
Fowler,  A.  Chapman,  J.  T.  Bennett-Poe,  E.  Hill,  and  C.  J.  Lucas. 
Certificates  and  Awards  of  Merit, 
Adonis  amurensis  (R.  Wallace  &  Co.). — A  fine  Adonis.  The  foliage 
is  elegantly  cut,  and  the  flowers  bright  yellow  (award  of  merit). 
Apple  Scarlet  Nonpareil  (W.  Crump). — -This  variety  is  too  well 
known  to  call  for  any  description  (award  of  merit). 
