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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER . 
September  25,  1902. 
brought  forward  on  this  occasion.  Roses  were  exquisitely  shown 
from  Messrs.  Win.  Paul  and  Son.  The  Nurseries,  Waltham  Cross, 
Herts.  They  had  a  hundred  sorts,  many  of  them  in  great  arm¬ 
fuls.  Two  of  these  were  certificated,  namely,  Sulphurea  and 
Madame  Antoine.  Besides  these  we  may  name  Coralline,  White 
Lady,  Enchantress,  Salmonea,  Princesse  de  Sagan,  Goldquello, 
Madame  Ravary,  and  Chameleon.  A  fuller  note  of  these  may  be 
useful  in  a  succeeding  issue. 
From  L.  de  Rothschild.  Esq.  (gardener,  Mr.  J.  Hudson),  came 
another  beautiful  collection,  shown  in  a  new  fashion,  in  vases  on 
a  flat  open  table,  and  having  long  shoots  scrambling  through  and 
among  them.  Messrs.  Paul  and  Son,  of  Cheshunt,  contributed 
hardy  flowers  and  Roses ;  C-utbush  and  Son  had  Carnations  and 
hardy  border  flowers;  Hobbies,  Limited,  sent  Dahlias;  and  other 
collections  of  this  flower  of  the  moment  came  from  Messrs'.  Cheal 
and  Sons,  J.  T.  West,  Stredwick,  Keynes,  Williams  and  Co.,  and 
Chas.  Turner.  From  Braiswick  Roses  were  sent,  while  hybrid 
Lobelias  (crosses  with  L.  syphilitica  and  cardinalis)  were  staged  by 
Messrs.  Ladhams,  of  Southampton.  These  they  promised  to  let 
us  have  some  notes  of,  so  that  more  need  not  be  said  now. 
Mr.  Leonard  Ching,  of  The  Crescent  Nurseries,  Edmonton, 
put  up  a  very  creditably  grown  group  of  exotic  Ferns.  In  the 
group  were  fine  plants  cf  the  Bird’s  Nest  Fern,  also  Gymnogramma 
chrysophylla  grandiceps  superba,  Adiantum  speeiosum,  and 
Lomaria  ciliata  princeps. 
Messrs.  Bull  and  Sons,  of  King’s  Road,  Chelsea,  were  forward 
again  with  an  exhibit  of  choice  and  rare  stove  foliage  plants. 
Amongst  these  were  typical  plants  of  Dracaena  Victoria,  Begonia 
President  de  Boureuilles,  Nephthytis  picturata,  and  Tradescantia 
regina.  A  F.C.C.  was  given  to  Polypodium  conjugatum  from  the 
same  source. 
Messrs.  Veitch,  as  we  mention  in  the  opening  lines,  con¬ 
tributed  fifty  or  more  cut  branches  of  shrubs,  representing  lesser 
known  kinds  of  ornamental  value.  and  which  have  been  proved  to 
be  hardy  in  this  country.  These  shrubs  w'ere  not  mere  twigs  set 
in  vases,  but  whole  limbs  and  sections,  some  of  them  12ft  high, 
and  in  the  case  of  some  of  the  climbing  plants,  they  were  20ft 
in  length,  attached  to  poles.  Specimens  were  shown  in  a 
mounted  state;  on  papers  in  front,  and  between  them,  and  the 
actual  live  branches  at  the  back,  were  large  photographs  of  the 
trees  as  growing  in  the  Veitchian  shrub  nurseries  at  Coombe 
Wood.  We  may  name  a  few  of  the  most  striking,  which  were: 
Cornus  brachypoda  variegata,  a  very  fine  white  and  green  leaved 
novelty ;  C’sesalpina  japonica,  a  free  grower  and  handsome 
flowerer;  Polygonum  multiflorum,  a  beautiful  climber  ;  Clero- 
dendron  trichotomum,  becoming  well-known,  it  has  large  C’atalpa- 
like  leaves;  Quercus  dentata,  a  huge  leaved  species,  which 
colours  well;  Q.  serrata  and  Q.  acuta,  both  invaluable  evergreen 
species  with  fair-sized  glossy,  serrated  foliage;  Enkianthus  cam- 
panulatus,  with  white,  pendant  bell-shaped  flowers,  very  lovely  ; 
Styrax  Obasia,  already  popular.  It  is  a  robust  shrub,  making  3ft 
of  growth  in  a  season.  It  throws  blooms  profusely  every  alternate 
year.  There  were  also  Betula  Maximowiczi.  with  broader  leaves 
than  any  other  kind  in  commerce;  Magnolia  Watsoni ;  Stuartia 
pseudo-Camellia,  with  flowers  resembling  a  single  white  Camellia  ; 
Meliosma  myriantha,  with  long  leaves  and  fine  twiggy  growth  : 
and  lastly,  Acer  Miyabei,  named  after  a  Japanese  botanist,  a  very 
graceful  lawn  shrub. 
Messrs.  Wells  and  Co.  sent  Chrysanthemums,  as  did  Mr.  R. 
Foster,  of  Nunhead  Cemetery,  S.E.  Mr.  Baxter,  of  Woking,  had 
Dahlias,  and  Mr.  George  Prince  had  Roses.  Populus  ointariensis, 
mentioned  on1  page  204  cf  this  Journal,  is  a  handsome  new  variety 
with  huge  yellow  variegated  leaves.  Specimens  were  sent  by 
Mr.  J.  Carter,  Willow  Bank  Nurseries,  Keighley.  Yorks.  Messrs. 
Burrell,  of  Cambridge,  contributed  a  beautiful  display  of  Gladioli, 
in  which  we  noted  a  large  number  of  unnamed,  superior  seedlings. 
Mr.  William  Pfitzer.  Stuttgart.  Germany,  sent  Moutbretia 
Germania,  a  large  belled  crimson,  and  Gladioli. 
Medals. 
Floral  Committee. — Gold  for  group  of  Gladioli  to  .Messrs. 
Burrell  and  Co.,  Cambridge.  Silver-gilt  Flora  for  Roses  to 
Messrs.  G.  Prince,  Kingston.  Silver-gilt  Banksian  for  Dahlias 
and  shrubs  to  Messrs.  Cheal,  Crawley;  for  garden  Roses  to 
Messrs.  F.  Cant  and  Co.,  Colchester.  Silver  Flora  for  cut 
Begonias  to  Messrs.  Blackmore  and  Langdon,  Bath;  for  autumn 
Roses  to  Messrs.  Paul,  Waltham  Cross;  for  Dahlias  to  Messrs.  J. 
Green  and  Co.,  Dereham  ;  for  garden  Roses  to  L.  de  Rothschild, 
Esq.,  Acton.  Silver  Bank.sian  for  Ferns  to  Mr.  Leonard  Ching, 
Enfield;  for  herbaceous  plants  to  Messrs.  Paul  and  Son,  Ches¬ 
hunt:  for  Chrysanthemums  to  Messrs.  Wells  and  Co.,  Redhill  ■ 
for  Chrysanthemums  to  Mr.  R.  Foster,  Nunhead.  Bronze 
Bankzian  for  Dahlias  to  Messrs.  West,  Brentford. 
Orchid  (  ommittee. — Silver  Flora  for  group  of  hybrid  Orchids 
to  Messrs.  Jas.  A  eitch  and  Sons.  Chelsea  ;  for  group  of  Orchids  to 
Messrs.  Hugh  Low  and  Co.,  Enfield;  for  group  of  Orchids  to 
Hon.  YY  .  Rothschild.  M.P.,  Tring  Park,  Surrey.  Silver  Banksian 
for  group  of  Orchids  to  Messrs.  Stanley,  Ashton  and  Co.  South- 
gate ;  for  group  of  Orchids  to  Jeremiah  Column,  Eso.,’  Gatton 
Park.  Stirrev. 
Certificates  and  Awards  of  Merit. 
The  following  Cactus  Dahlias  were  certificated  : 
Etna. — Pale  purplish-mauve,  beautifully  fluted  and  twisted  petals; 
good  size.  (Award  of  Merit.  R.H.S.)  Stredwick. 
Eva. — A  lovely  white,  of  good  form,  strong  in  build.  (Award  of 
Merit  from  R.H.S.)  Stredwick. 
Coronation. — The  most  brilliant  scarlet  crimson  there  is.  Flowers 
neat  and  small.  (F.C.C.  from  N.D.S.)  Keynes,  Williams,  and  Co. 
F.  H.  Chapman. — One  of  the  finest;  petals  incurving,  orange-red; 
good  centre;  large.  (Award  of  Merit,  R.H.S.,  and  F.C.C.  from 
N.D.S.)  Stredwick. 
H.  F.  Bober! son. — A  brilliant  canary  yellow,  rather  slack  in  build. 
(F.C.C.  from  N.D.S.)  Stredwick. 
II.  J.  Jones. — Clear  yellow,  with  pink.  (Award  of  Merit,  R.H.S.) 
Stredwick. 
Lucifer  (P.  W.  Tullock,  Esq.).— One  of  the  largest  and  finest 
Cactus  Dahlias  of  the  year,  orange-red.  (Award  of  Merit  from  the 
R.H.S.) 
Mabel  Tullock. — A  sweet  rose-pink  with  yellowish  centre.  Flowers  ■ 
moderate  in  size,  incurving,  and  neat.  (F.C.C.  from  N.D.S.,  and 
Award  of  Merit,  R.H.S.)  Stredwick. 
Minnie  West  ( J.  T.  YVest). — Not  found. 
Miss  T.  Cherry.— AM.,  R.H.S. 
Raymond  Parks. — Bright  scarlet-crimson;  good  size  and  fair  form 
of  petal.  (Award  of  Merit,  R.H.S.)  Stredwick. 
Vesuvius. — A  yellow  ground  Fancy  Cactus,  striped  bright 
crimson.  (Award  of  Merit,  R.H.S.)  Stredwick. 
W.  F.  Balding. — A  richly -coloured  bloom,  deep  yellow,  with  ruddy 
basal  petals;  large,  the  petals  inclined  to  broaden.  (Award  of  Merit, 
R.H.S.)  Stredwick. 
Wmson.—AM.,  R.H.S.  * 
Two  single  Dahlias: — 
Dahlia  Serita  (Cheal  and  Sons).— A  rich  amaranth  single,  with 
lighter  tips.  (Award  of  Merit  from  R.H.S.,  and  F.C.C.  from  N.D.S.) 
Dahlia  Snoicdrop  (Cheal  and  Sons). — A  pure  white  single  with  a 
showy  orange  disc.  (Award  of  Merit,  R.H.S.) 
Also  the  two  following  Show  varieties: — 
Show  Dahlia  A.  M.  Bur nie. — A  good  flower  of  a  cinnamon  shade. 
(Award  of  Merit,  R.H.S.)  Mrs.  St.  Pierre  Harris,  Orpington. 
Show  Dahlia  Mr.  IF.  Treseder. — A  handsome  Show  bloom, 
already  described.  (Award  of  Merit,  R.H.S.) 
Cattleya  Grossi. — Of  the  Acklandi  type.  The  lip  is  bright  purple, 
the  sepals  and  petals  dark  brown.  (Award  of  Merit.)  Hugh  Low 
and  Co. 
Cattleya  x  Iris. — The  parentage  is  C.  bicolor  and  C.  aurea.  A 
remarkable  flower,  large  and  bold.  The  lip  bends  downwards  and 
expands  broadly  in  front,  being  coloured  bright  amaranth.  The  wavv 
petals  are  ruddy  brown,  and  the  narrower  strap  shaped  sepals  are  the 
same  colour.  (F.C.C.)  Charlesworth  &  Co. 
Gaillardia  cculata  Sulphur  Gem  (B.  Ladhams). — A  pretty  soft  buff 
yellow  with  dark  disc.  (Award  of  Merit.) 
Liatris  graminifolia ,  var.  dubia  (Wallace  &  Co.). — Grows  6ft  to  7ft 
high,  and  proportionately  large  and  showy.  Broad  spikes  of  bright 
purplish  mauve  flowers.  (Award  of  Merit.) 
Lilium  Brotcni ,  var.  chloraster  (J.  Y’eitch  &  Sons.  Ltd.). — This 
variety  is  not  so  long  in  the  tube  as  the  type,  nor  fragrant.  It  is 
lmost  white  with  a  yellowish  throat.  A  stately  late-flowering  Lily 
nd  quite  hardy.  Grows  4ft. 
Lobelia  x  Andrew  Barlow.  (B.  Ladhams).— A  rich  deep  reddish- 
purple.  (Award  of  Merit.) 
Lobelia  x  Purple  King  (B.  Ladhams). — A  hybrid  between  L. 
syphilitica  and  L.  cardinalis.  It  is  hardy  and  robust.  The  flowers 
are  violet  purple.  (Award  of  Merit.) 
Miltonia  Regnelli,  Gatton  Park  variety  (J.  Colman.  Esq.). — The 
firm  little  flowers  are  very  showy,  with  deep  buff  segments  and 
purplish  lip.  The  leafage  is  very  much  like  that  of  an  Oncidium. 
(Award  of  Merit.)  Jeremiah  Colman,  Esq.,  Gatton  Park.  Surrey. 
Polypodium  conjugatum  (Bull  &  Sons). — This  certainly  is  one  of 
the  most  distinctive  species  that  have  appeared  for  a  long  while.  The 
fronds  are  5ft  to  6ft  long,  bright  decided  green,  with  long,  slender 
pinnules  divided  right  to  the  black  midrib.  An  elegant  and  invaluable 
novelty.  (First-class  Certificate.) 
Rose,  sulphurea  (William  Paul  A  Son).  A  beautiful  sulphur 
yellow  decorative  bedding  Rose,  a  free  bloomer  and  goed  autumnal, 
with  glossy  dark  leaves  and  crimson  shoots,  not  liable  to  mildew,  and 
a  good  doer.  (Award  of  Merit.) 
Rose ,  Madame  Antoine  Man  (William  Paul  &  Son). — Strong  and 
handsome  in  the  bud,  a  beautifully  rounded,  full  flower.  The  centre 
is  creamy,  the  lower  or  guard  petals  being  rosy-lilac-.  Very  strong:  a 
promising  new  variety.  (Award  of  Merit.) 
Royal  Caledonian  Horticultural. 
On  Thursday,  September  11,  we  were  enabled  to  give  a  brief 
telegraphic  summary  of  this  fine  exhibition,  held  in  the  YY'averlev 
Market,  Edinburgh.  We  have  now  the  pleasure  to  refer  more 
in  detail  to  some  of  its  leading  features.  The  exhibition,  as 
formerly  stated,  was  highly  successful,  inasmuch  as  the  great 
area  of  the  hall  was  filled  with  exhibits  that,  on  the  whole,  were 
