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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
April  25,  1901. 
[National  Auricula  and  Primula,  April  24th. 
jThe  Southern  Show  of  this  society  in  the  Drill  Hall  was  one  of  the 
smallest  in  its  historv.  The  entries,  we  learned,  had  been  fairly  good, 
but  the  weather  had  been  so  unfavourable  to  development  that  many 
growers  were  absolutely  unable  to  exhibit.  The  flowers  staged  were  not 
nearly  so  good  as  we  are  acoustomed  to  see  on  these  occasions,  but  this 
again  must  be  ascribed  to  the  weather.  Mr.  J.  Douglas,  Y.M.H., 
Edenside,  Great  Bookham,  was  placed  first  for  twelve  Auriculas, 
distinct  varieties,  with  Magpie,  Cleopatra,  Monarch,  Raven,  Peri, 
Abraham  Barker,  Prances  Parmer,  Hero,  Zola,  Acme,  George  Light- 
body,  and  Perseverance.  Mr.  W.  Smith,  Bishops  Stortford,  was  sacond  ; 
and  Mr.  Purnell  Purnell,  Streatham,  third.  The  flowers  throughout  did 
not  reach  the  first  standard  of  excellence.  In  the  class  for  six  Auriculas, 
dissimilar,  Mr.  Purnell  Purnell  was  the  only  exhibitor.  He  staged  Rev. 
P.  D.  Horner,  Violet,  George  Rudd,  Col.  Champnevs,  Acme,  and  Black 
Bess,  for  which  he  was  awarded  the  second  prize. 
The  prizewinners  in  the  class  for  four  Show  Auriculas,  distinct,  were 
Messrs.  J.  T.  Bennett  Poe,  J.  W.  Euston,  Great  Gearies ;  Mr.  R.  Holding, 
Birmingham,  and  Mr.  J.  W.  Bentley,  Castleton,  Manchester,  in  the  order 
named.  The  winners  staged  R.  Headley,  George  Rudd,  Mrs.  Henwood, 
and  Rachel.  Mr.  P.  Hemnell,  Winchmore  Hill,  was  a  good  first  for 
two  Show  Auriculas,  distinct  varieties,  with  Hermioneand  P.  D.  Horner. 
The  second  prize  went  to  Mr.  J.  T.  Bennett  Poe,  the  third  to  Mr.  J.  W. 
Euston,  and  the  fourth  to  Mr.  J.  W.  Bentley.  The  single  specimen 
classes  are  always  interesting.  For  a  green  edge  Mr.  J.  T.  Bennett  Poe 
was  first  with  James  Hannaford,  and  third  with  Mrs.  Henwood.  Mr. 
Hemnell  came  second,  and  Mr.  J.  W.  Euston  fourth  ;  both  growers 
showed  F.  P.  Horner.  Mr.  Hemnell  was  first  with  a  grey  edge  with 
George  Lightbody,  and  third  with  George  Rudd.  Mr.  W.  Smith  secu"ed 
second  place  with  the  last-named  variety,  and  fourth  with  Rachel.  For 
a  white  edge  Mr.  Hemnell  was  first,  and  Mr.  J.  W.  Euston  second,  Acme 
being  shown  in  each  case.  Mr.  W.  Smith  was  fourth  with  Mrs. 
Dodwell.  For  a  single  self  Mr.  J.  T.  Bennett  Poe  was  first  with  Black 
Bess,  Mr.  Hemnell  second  with  Mrs.  Potts,  and  Mr.  A.  R.  Brown  third 
with  Cleopatra,  and  fourth  with  John  Spaulding.  Mr.  J.  Douglas  was 
first,  and  Mr.  Purnell  Purnell  second  for  a  collection  of  fifty  Auriculas 
in  not  less  than  twenty  distinct  varieties.  In  neither  case  were  tbe 
flowers  particularly  meritorious. 
Speaking  generally,  the  flowers  were  better  in  the  Alpine  seotion 
than  was  the  case  in  the  show  department.  For  twelve  distinct, 
Mr.  J.  W.  Euston  was  first  with  Beauty,  Perfection,  Halesev,  Lord 
Roberts,  Early  Dawn,  Desdemona,  Hector,  Julia,  Urania,  Bellona, 
Diomedes,  and  Ruby.  Messrs.  J.  Douglas  and  Purnell  Purnell  were 
placed  second  and  third  in  the  order  in  which  their  names  are  here 
given.  For  six  Alpines,  disiinct,  Mr.  J.  W.  Euston  was  again  first, 
staging  Urania,  Sylvia,  Hilda,  Ruby,  Constantine,  and  Duke  of  York 
(superb).  Mr.  J.  Douglas  took  second  place,  Mr.  J.  W.  Bentley  third, 
and  Mr.  A.  R.  Brown  fourth.  Mr.  A.  R.  Brown  took  the  premier  place 
in  the  class  for  four  Alpines  with  Miranda,  J.  F.  Threw,  Mrs.  Garton, 
and  Fred  Knighton.  Mr.  J.  T.  Bennett-Poe  was  second,  and  Mr.  R. 
Holding  third.  For  a  single  specimen  Alpine,  gold  paste,  Mr.  J.  T. 
Bennett-P<>6  was  first  with  Duke  of  York,  and  second  with  Dean  Hole. 
Mr.  J.  W.  Euston  was  third  with  the  same  variety,  and  Col.  Dixon 
fourth  with  an  unnamed  seedling.  Mr.  J.  W.  Euston  was  first  for  a 
white  or  cream  paste  Alpine  with  Constantine,  and  second  with  Bellona. 
Mr.  A.  R.  Brown  was  third  with  Thetis.  Mr.  J.  Douglas  was  first  for 
twelve  Fancy  Auriculas,  and  Mr.  J.  W.  Euston  second.  There  were 
some  attractive  flowers  in  these  stands. 
Mr.  J.  W.  Euston  was  first  for  twelve  distinct  Primula  species  with 
japonica,  j.  alba,  denticulata,  Forbesi,  vertioillata,  oboonica,  amoena, 
Sieboldi,  rosea,  floribunda,  decora,  and  frondosa.  Mr.  Purnell  Purnell 
was  second.  Mr.  W.  Beale  was  first  for  six  species. 
Mr.  J.  Douglas  was  first  for  twelve  Fancy  Polyanthus,  distinct.  Mr. 
Mr.  J.  \V-  Ension  was  second,  Col.  Dixon  third,  and  Messrs.  I.  House 
and  Sod,  Westbnry-on-Try m,  fourth.  Mr.  J.  Douglas  was  again  first 
for  twelve  single  Primroses,  being  followed  by  Messrs.  J.  W.  Euston 
and  I.  House  and  Son  in  the  order  named.  The  last  named  was  first 
for  six  double  Primroses.  Mrs.  K.  Hopkins  was  seoond,  and  Mr.  R. 
Staward,  Walton-on-Thames,  third.  Mr.  Beale,  Hayes,  was  first  for  a 
basket  of  Primroses  and  Polyanthus.  Messrs.  I.  House  &  Son  were 
second,  and  Mr.  J.  W.  Euston  third.  Mr.  S.  Mortimer  had,  inadvertently, 
removed  his  basket  just  prior  to  the  judges  oonfing  along,  or  he  would 
probably  have  been  first.  He  was  given  an  extra  prize. 
The  following  two  classes  were  open  only  to  those  who  had  not 
previously  taken  a  prize.  Four  Show  Auriculas,  distinct,  first  Mr.  R. 
Staward,  second  Mr.  W.  Beale,  and  third  Mr.  J.  W.  Bentley.  For  six 
Alpines,  first  Mr.  F.  W.  Price,  seoond  Mr.  J.  W.  Bentley,  and  third  Mr. 
W.  Beaia.  For  three  gold-laced  Polyanthus  Mr.  R.  Dean,  V.M.H.,  was 
first,  and  Messrs.  I.  House  &  Son  second.  This  position  was  maintained 
in  the  class  for  a  single  specimen  gold-laced  Polyanthus. 
Brighton  and  Sussex  Horticultural,  April  16th  and  17th. 
Once  more  this  year  we  found  the  spacious  Corn  Exchange,  and  the 
huge  space  under  the  dome,  filled  to  overflowing.  This  particular 
exhibition  had  been  delayed  two  or  three  weeks  looger  than  is  usual, 
but  the  show  was  a  decided  gainer  thereby.  A  stormy  morning  gave  place 
to  a  fine  afternoon,  warm  and  sunny,  and  there  was  a  large  attendance. 
Groups  of  plants  were  a  good  feature,  placed  round  the  sides  of  the 
Corn  Exchange.  In  the  leading  olass,  Mr.  G.  Miles,  Victoria  Nursery, 
Brighton,  sent  an  arrangement  of  excellent  foliage  and  flowering  plants, 
which  left  little  to  be  desired.  At  the  back  were  some  specimens  of 
Asparagus  rigidus,  perhaps  A.  raoemosus,  certainly  a  very  elegant 
decorative  subject.  Mr.  Miles  stated  it  did  nob  produoe  seeds.  Palms, 
Pelargoniums,  Arums,  Azaleas,  &c.,  were  admirably  mingled,  and  the 
group  well  finished  off.  Mr.  G.  8ims,  gardener  to  E.  A.  Wallis,  Esq., 
Brighton,  was  a  good  second;  and  Mr.  H.  Head,  nurseryman,  Hove, 
was  third.  There  were  excellent  groups  for  gentlemen’s  gardeners  and 
amateurs,  and  Mr.  F.  Rapley,  gardener  to  Miss  Visick,  Withdean,  was 
first,  and  Mr.  J.  Harper,  gardener  to  E.  A.  Tucker,  Esq.,  Preston,  was 
second.  Some  pretty  groups,  occupying  limited  spaces,  were  also 
shown  by  amateurs  in  another  division. 
Orchids  form  a  fine  feature,  though  the  space,  4  feet  square,  is  not 
sufficient  to  show  them  off  to  the  best  advantage.  Mr.  H.  Garnett  was 
first,  Mr.  F.  Collis  was  second,  and  Mr.  J.  Harper  was  third.  The  class 
for  a  mantelpiece  and  hearth,  arranged  with  plants  for  effect,  proved  a 
very  successful  feature,  and  Mr.  G.  Miles  was  again  first. 
Hyacinths  proved  a  good  feature.  The  best  twelve  came  from  Mr. 
E.  A.  Golding,  and  Mr.  F.  G.  Bunney  was  a  close  second.  Mr. 
J.  Harper  was  third.  In  divisions  2  and  3  there  were  classes  for  six 
varieties.  Mr.  A.  J.  Blake,  Bleak  House,  Brighton,  was  first  in  the 
former,  and  Mr.  G.  H.  Bunney  in  the  latter.  Tulip3  were  shown  in 
collections  of  twelve  pots,  Mr.  J.  Harper  taking  the  first  prize  with  good 
sorts.  Mr.  G.  Short,  Preston,  was  seoond  with  much  the  same  varieties. 
In  the  open  division  suoh  subjects  as  Lily  of  the  Valley,  Freesias, 
Laohenalias,  Mignonette,  and  Violets  were  creditably  shown ;  and 
amateurs  also  contributed  some  of  the  foregoing  in  their  division. 
Auriculas  and  Primroses  were  all  poor,  with  the  exception  of  six 
plants  of  Yellow  Queen,  shown  by  Messrs.  W.  Miles  &  Co.  There  was 
also  a  class  for  six  Primula  vertioillata,  and  for  the  same  number 
of  double  Primula  sinensis.  Messrs.  W.  Miles  A  Co.  had  the  old  Double 
White  in  very  fine  character ;  the  single  varieties  were  fairly  good. 
There  were  some  pretty  table  plants,  and  some  very  good  Marguerites. 
Collections  of  twelve  pots  of  Narcissus,  exclusive  of  Polyanthus 
varieties,  were  in  good  character.  Mr.  J.  Harper  came  first  with  a 
good  selection  ;  Mr.  G  F.  Bunney  was  second.  In  the  gardeners’  class 
for  six  pots  Mr.  G.  Sims  was  first,  and  Mr.  A.  J.  Blake  seoond.  Mr.  J. 
Harper  had  the  best  twelve  pots  of  Polyanthus  Narcissus,  staging  them 
in  good  character.  Mr.  G.  F.  Bunney  was  placed  sec  >nd. 
Some  of  the  finest  specimen  Cyclamen  ever  staged  were  seen  in  the 
Corn  Exchange  competing  in  the  class  for  twelve  plants.  They  were 
grown  and  shown  by  Mr.  C.  Murrell,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Jenkins,  Burgess 
Hill,  the  bulb3  three  to  five  years  old,  crowded  with  blooms  of  a  singu¬ 
larly  fine  character.  In  addition  to  the  first  priz  js  the  j  idge  awarded 
Mr.  Murrell  a  Aultural  commendation.  Much  smaller  specimens  were 
shown  in  the  gardeners’  division.  Good  Cinerarias  were  als  >  staged,  the 
best  twelve  being  from  Mr.  C.  W.  Head  ;  Mr.  F.  Collis  was  second. 
They  were  also  shown  in  good  character  in  the  gardeners’  division.  Twelve 
superb  specimens  of  Genistas,  1  irge,  well  grown,  even,  and  grandly 
bloomed,  were  shown  by  Mr.  H.  Head.  The  Brighton  Florists’  Stores 
supplied  the  twelve  plants,  even  and  admirably  bloomed,  which  gained 
the  seoond  prize.  Spiraea  (Astilbe)  japonica  were  in  good  specimens, 
so  were  the  Dielytras;  the  best  six  Snow  Pelargoniums  were  from  Mr. 
G.  Miles.  Greenhouse  Azaleas  were  in  the  form  of  dwarf,  well  bloomed 
bushes  ;  Mr.  G.  Sims  was  first,  and  Mr.  Geo.  Miles  seoond.  Mr.  H.  Head 
had  six  good  plants  of  Azalea  mollis,  and  Messrs.  W.  Miles  &  Co.  were 
seoond.  Another  class  for  twelve  bunches  of  out  Narcissi  was  also  in 
the  schedule,  the  first  prize  falling  to  Mr.  J  Htrper,  who  had  good 
examples  of  Sir  Watkin,  H  irsefieldi,  Nelsoni,  M  ajor,  Emperor,  Golden 
Spur,  Albicans.  Mr.  M.  Tourle  was  a  good  sec  md. 
Mr.  H.  Garnett  was  first  with  a  box  of  out  flowers  in  twelve 
varienes,  excellent  Orchids  preponderating.  Mr.  G.  W.  Piper,  Rose 
Nursery,  Uckfield,  was  first  with  a  box  of  excellent  flowers,  including 
the  new  H.T.  Liberty,  deep  and  rich  in  colour,  Mrs.  C.  W.  Whitney, 
Cleopatra,  Mad.  Lambard,  Maman  C  >chet,  Muriel  Grahame,  Sunshine, 
&o.  There  was  also  a  class  for  an  arrangement  in  fl  >wers  for  the  centre 
of  a  dinner  table,  in  which  Miss  M.  Howell,  Queen’s  Park,  Brighton, 
was  first  with  a  light  and  elegant  design. 
Miscellaneous  Exhibits. — In  the  way  of  miscellaneous  exhibits, 
Messrs.  W.  Balchin  &  Sons  brought  from  their  Hassooks  Nurseries  a 
superb  collection  of  plants,  which  occupied  a  commanding  position  at 
one  end  of  the  Corn  Exohange.  The  group  was  made  up  of  subjeots 
some  of  which  are  rarely  seen  at  flower  shows,  and  being  arranged  in 
panels  hey  were  seen  to  the  best  advantage.  There  was  a  background 
of  Palms,  Lilium  Harrisi,  and  bright  Crotons.  In  the  foreground, 
occupying  the  middle,  was  a  group  of  Dendrobium  nobile,  edged  with 
Cypripediums,  and  Begonia  Gloire  de  Lorraine  as  an  edging.  One 
side  was  composed  of  some  brilliant  Hippeastrums,  then  Anthurium 
Scherzeriannm  and  Tetratbeca  ericoides  in  very  fine  character, 
margined  with  Primula  vertioillata.  Oa  the  other  side  was  a  batch  of 
Azalea  mollis,  one  of  the  yellow-flowered  Acacia  cordai a  ;  then  Boronia 
heterophylla,  the  blossoms  unusually  fine,  and  an  edging  of  Diosma 
capitata;  the  front  line  Ferns  and  the  variegated  Campanula  B  ilchiniana. 
There  are  but  few  nurseries  could  furnish  such  a  group  as  that.  By  the 
side  of  it  Messrs.  Barr  &  Sons  had  a  large  and  representative  collection 
of  Daffodils,  with  various  spring-flowering  plants.  Foremost  among  the 
former  could  be  seen  Duke  of  Bedford,  a  very  fine  form,  the  perianth 
white,  the  trumpet  clear  yellow;  King  Umberto,  Glory  of  Leyden, 
