JOUUKAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AXD  COTTAGE  GARDEXER, 
April  7,  WOl. 
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I'Vltliam,  interspersod  with  plants  of  Ampalopsi.s  Veitclii.  The 
Clematises  wei'e  tiaiued  low  to  wire  rings,  which  did  not  add 
to  theii'  effectiveness,  though  the  exhiljit  wonld  prove  useful  to 
anyone  making  a  selection  of  varieties  for  planting.  O'he  most 
conspicuous  were  Nellie  Moser,  Marcel  Mo.sei',  Mrs.  Hoiie,  Lady 
C.  Neville,  La  France,  and  Mrs.  G.  Jackman. 
]Me.ssrs.  R.  and  G.  cuthhei't,  Southgate,  again  pi'esented  a 
group  of  forced  flowering  shruhs.  Good  standard  specimens  of 
Wistaria  sinensis,  Azalea  mollis,  Liiacs,  and  Ribes  were  noted. 
The  groundwork  was  formed  of  Vil)nrnnm  Opnlns,  Azaleas, 
Genista  Andreana,  Acers.  and  Spiiwa  Thuid)ergi ;  while  palms, 
ferns,  and  a  variety  of  foliage  plants  were  used  effectively  to 
display  the  exhibit. 
From  Messrs.  B.  Cant  and  Sons,  The  Old  Rose  Gardens, 
Colchester,  came  a  small  group  of  pot  Roses,  the  varieties  being 
Blush  Rambler  in  excellent  form — the  plants  were  covered  with 
blush  pink  flowers — and  IMahaiajah,  a  single,  deep  crimson 
variety,  with  leathery  foliage,  which  bears  a  strong  re.semblance 
to  Captain  Hayward. 
Hardy  and  alpine  plants  weie  staged  by  IMessi'S.  J.  Peed  and 
Son,  West  Norwood.  The  Primnlas  largely  predominated,  and 
comprised  P.  denticnlata,  P.  cashmeriana,  and  P.  rosea. 
Anriculas,  Saxifragas,  and  Scillas  wei’o  also  exhibited.  The 
cocoa-nnt  fibre  refuse  employed,  however,  destroyed  the  natural 
effect. 
Hardy  plants  also  came  from  Mr.  G.  Reuthe,  Keston,  Kent, 
who  arranged  a  nice  exhibit  of  Shortia  galacifolia,  Chionodoxa 
sardensis,  a  pretty  pan  of  Primula  rosea  grandiflora,  P.  acanlis 
duplex,  and  P.  clusiana,  amongst  a  variety  of  other  plants.  A 
few  pots  of  Daffodils  were  employed  as  a  background. 
A  table  of  Clivias,  Azaleas,  and  Hippeastrnms  were  contri¬ 
buted  by  H.  Little,  E.sq.  (gardenei',  IMr.  G.  Walls),  The  Baron, 
Twickenham.  The  Clivias  Avere  fully  developed,  and  the 
Azaleas  Avere  ma.sses  of  bloom,  Avhile  the  Hippea.strnms  AAere  of 
considerable  merit. 
Messrs.  M’.  Cutbush  and  Son,  Highgate,  made  a  grand  dis¬ 
play  of  forced  hardy  plants,  the  Magnolias  being  undoubtedly 
extra  fine.  These  plants  Avere  large,  and  carried  a  ma.ss  of 
floAvers.  The  groups  contained  M.  amabilis,  1M.  Soidangeana, 
and  Al.  .stellata.  Lilacs  AAere  also  exhibited  both  as  standards 
and  bushes,  Avhile  \  ibnrnnms.  Laburnums,  and  Pyrnses  in 
variety  Aveie  prominent.  The  same  firm  also  contributed  an 
effective  display  of  alpine  plants,  in  Avhich  AAere  noted  Tulip  lia 
Reve,  Iris  Snsiana  in  capital  form,  I.  Haynei,  I.  atro-purpurea, 
and  I.  iberica.  The  Montan  Pmonies  gave  a  patch  of  rich 
colouring.  The  alpines  included  Shortia  galacifolia.  Phlox 
canadensis.  Primulas  in  variety,  and  Cheiranthns  Allioni,  as 
Avell  as  a  number  of  other  popular  subjects. 
Messrs.  Jas.  Veitch  and  Sons,  Ltd.,  Chelsea,  staged  a  fine 
exhibit  of  Xanthoceras  sorbifolia  in  pots.  The  shrubs  Avere  full 
of  floAvei-,  and  produced  a  fine  effect.  This  floAvering  shrub 
is  almost  unknoAAii,  but  Avhen  groAvn  and  floAvered  as  slioAAn 
here,  it  is  far  finer  than  Staphylea  colchica.  Another  liardy 
alpine  group  Avas  arranged  by  Messrs.  G.  Jackman  and  Son, 
Woking;  and  l\Ir.  Potten,  Camden  Nursery,  Cranbrook,  ex¬ 
hibited  a  collection  of  Roses  both  in  a  cut  state  and  in  pots. 
The  latter  AA'ere  chiefly  Dorothy  Perkins  (floAA-ering  about  a  foot 
high).  Lady  Battersea,  and  Madame  Jules  Gravereaux,  each  in 
good  form.  In  the  cut  varieties  Avere  noted  Frederick  Harms, 
Duchess  of  Portland,  and  La  Tosca. 
Zonal  Pelargoniums  Avere  staged  by  Messrs.  H.  Cannell  and 
Sons,  SAvanley,  and  needless  to  say  they  Avere  quite  up  to  IMessrs. 
Cannell’s  usual  form.  A  feAv  jiieces  of  IMahonia  beloAA'  the  glasses 
gave  a  plea.sing  effect.  Varieties  of  merit  Avere ;  The  Ghost, 
General  French,  Lady  Roscoe,  Duke  of  Connaught,  Countess  of 
Hopetoun,  IMary  Pelton,  The  Sirdar,  and  IMrs.  AVilliams.  IMessrs. 
\\  .  ItulFand  Sons,  Chelsea,  contributed  a  small  display  of  foliage 
plants  relieAmd  Avith  a  feAV  Hippeastrnms. 
Mr.  Amos  Perry,  Hardy  Plant  Farm,  Winchmore  Hill,  made 
a  nice  display  of  hardy  floAvers,  and  Primnlas  Avere  much  in 
evideiice.  P.  rosea,  P.  denticnlata  alba,  and  P.  marginata 
grandiflora.  ^  iolet  Rose  Perle,  of  novel  coloni' — purplish  lose, 
beautifully  perfumed;  and  Aubrietia  Perry’s  Bine  (a  large 
variety),  also  Scilla  sibeiuca  aliia,  S.  bifolia  alba,  S.  b.  carnea 
and  a  good  group  of  Anemone  Pulsatilla,  Avere  .shoAvn.  Saxifraga 
apiculata.  S.  Greisbachi,  and  Rubus  australis  AA'ere  included. 
Mr.  G.  IMount,  Canterbniy,  made  a  grand  displav  of  Roses 
cut  Avith  long  stems.  The  foliage  Avas  equal  to  the  floAvers, 
Avhich  could  only  be  described  as  magnificent.  The  varieties  AA’ere 
Mis.  J.  Ijaing,  ^Irs.  Sharman  CraAiford,  CIrich  Brnnner. 
Baroness  Rothschild.  Fran  Lilia  Rautenstrauch,  Captain  Hav- 
A'ard  (in  perfect  condition),  and  Bessii'  BroAvn. 
Azaleas  and  Roses  formed  the  exhibit  of  iMr.  Chas.  Turner, 
Slough.  Among  the  former  Avere  noted  Spitfire,  deep  crimson  ; 
lemperance,  in  colour  like  Rhododendron  poiiticnm  (but  avIiv  the 
name?)  Flaine,  a  beautiful  Rose;  and  .Mdlle.  Emma  Eckhaiite. 
the  Roses  Avere  Madame  Ijevavassenr’,  all  dAvarf,  and  Aiell 
floAA'ered. 
Messrs.  J  C’heal  and  Sons,  Craivley.  exhibited  four  boxes  of 
1  rimiuas  and  rock  plants,  AA  ith  a  background  of  snitalile  shrubs. 
The  Primulas  AAere  bright  and  effective,  and  included  P.  Cash¬ 
meriana,  P.  rosea,  and  P.  denticnlata.  The  varieties  of  Prim¬ 
roses  AA'ere  such  as  IMiss  iMassey,  Cantab  (a  pale  bine),  bine 
hybrids,  and  Single  Lilac  Avere  effective,  Avhile  P.  japonica  Avas 
also  to  be  seen  in  floAver. 
The  medals  aAvarded  AA’ere ;  Silver-gilt  Floras  to  Cutbush,. 
Highgate;  Geo.  Mount,  Canterbury;  F.  Cant,  Colchester.  Silver 
Flora  to  R.  and  G.  Cuthbert,  Southgate.  Silver  Banksians  to 
B.  R.  Cant  and  Sons,  Colchester;  ,1.  Veitch,  Chelsea  ;  J.  Rns.sell, 
Richmond;  H.  Little,  TAvickenham ;  Cannell,  SAvanley ;  G. 
Renthe,  Keston;  A.  Perry,  Winchmore  Hill;  Geo.  Jackman, 
Woking. 
Certificates  and  Awards  of  Merit. 
Azalea,  Mine.  Emile  Eckhaut  (C.  Turner,  Slottgh). — An  indica 
variety  Avith  good-sized  double  fioAvers  coloured  rosy- lilac  in  the 
centre,  and  each  petal  has  a  broad  Avhite  edge.  A.M. 
Clerodendron  myrmecophilv.m. — An  erect  groAving'  species  Avith 
terminal  thyrmid  infloresoense  of  orange-crimson  flowers  borne  in 
Avhorls.  The  leaves  are  of  a  leaden  hue,  and  glabrous,  OA'al-elliptic 
in  form,  and  about  a  foot  in  length.  A.M. 
Olivia,  Lord  Bathurst  (Lady  Bathurst,  Cirencester). — The  scape 
bore  oA'er  tAventy  large-sized,  rounded,  open-mouthed,  bright  orange- 
scarlet  floAvers.  The  scape  forms  a  bold  round  head.  A.M. 
Cyrnhidium  Loivi  var.  Luciani  (Linden  &  Co.,  Brussels). — The  lip 
is  particularly  shoAvy,  Avith  a  rich,  A’elvety  crimson,  shield-shaped  tip, 
AV'hite  behind,  the  rest  of  the  floAver  greenish  broAvn,  as  in  the  form. 
The  raceme  bore  seventeen  floAvers.  A.M. 
Cyrtanthus  x  Marian  (J.  O’Brien). — A  beautiful  hybrid  with. 
floAvers  like  the  Trumpet  Honeysuckle,  ^.e.,  they  are  2in.  long  and 
tubular,  coloured  orange-scarlet.  The  cross  is  belAveen  C.  lutescens 
and  angustifolius.  A.  M. 
Dendrobium  Wardianum  Fowleri  (J.  G.  FoAvler,  South  Woodford). 
— A  cultural  commendation  Avas  aAvarded. 
Iris  Haynei  (W.  Cutbush  &  Son). — A  handsome  Cushion  Iris, 
already  described.  Journal  of  Horticulture,  March  24,  p.  261.  A.M. 
Lxlio-cattleya  Digbyana  Schroderx  alba  (Mr.  J.  Bradshaw). — A 
Avhite  form  with  nicely  fringed  rounded  lip.  The  throat  of  the 
labellum  is  gi'eenish.  The  floAver  is  of  large  size,  AAvard  of  Merit. 
From  The  Grange,  Southgate  (gardener  Mr.  Geo.  Whitelegg). 
Lxlio-cattleya  Mona  (J.  Veitch  A  Sons,  Ltd.). — Parentage: 
Cattleya  Schroder®  x  L®lia  flava.  A  beautiful  hybrid  of  L®lia 
character,  the  segments  coloured  deep  primrose  yelloAv,  and  the 
AvaA'y-edged  lip  is  rich  yelloAv  in  the  inside  of  the  tube.  A.M. 
Narcissus,  Alert  (J.  E.  Pearson  &  Sons). — An  improved  form  of 
N.  obvallaris,  said  to  be  extremely  vigorous  and  healthy,  groAving 
in  soil  Avhere  obvallaris  dies  out.  A.M.  . 
Odontoglossum  cirrhosum,  Pitt’s  variety  (H.  T.  Pitt,  Stamford 
Hill). — This  fine  variety,  Avhich  Avas  described  in  our  Temple  SIioav 
issue  last  year,  has  noA\'  receKed  the  higher  aAvard  (F.C.C.).  The 
segments  are  broad  in  the  centre  Avith  long  draAvn-out  apices. 
Primula  obconica  (strain)  (G.  Schneider,  Fulham).- — The  colours 
Avere  AA'hite,  rose-lilac,  and  rose-purple.  The  Avhite  Amriety  particu¬ 
larly  had  fringed  corollas.  A.M. 
Isle  ol  Wight  Horticultural. 
The  last  monthly  meeting  of  the  session  Avas  lield  at  War- 
burton’s  Hotel,  NeAA’port,  on  Saturday,  April  2,  under  the  pre¬ 
sidency  of  Dr.  J.  Groves.  J.P.  Mr.  A.  W.  Kime,  of  West  Hill 
Gardens,  Yarmouth,  read  a  mo.st  practical  and  instructive  paper 
on  ‘‘  Cultivation  of  Hardy  Border  FloAvers.”  Col.  Pearson 
Croziei'’s  gardens,  over  Avhich  Mr.  Kime  has  had  charge  for 
several  years,  are  noted  throughout  the  island  for  grand  annual 
displays  of  spring  and  summer  bedding,  and  also  for  its  exten¬ 
sive  collection  of  hardy  border  plants,  embracing  many  genera. 
It  is,  therefore,  almo.st  superfluous  to  add  that  both  tlie  gallant 
colonel  and  his  genial  and  taleiited  gardener  are  enthmsiasts  and 
experts  in  the  cultivation  of  these  latter  indispensable  floral 
ti'easui'es.  Air.  Kime  gave  in  concise  language  his  mode  of 
treatment  Avith  Iris  Kjempferi  and  Germanica,  and  others  of 
this  genus,  Montbretias,  Antirrhinums,  Alstrbmerias,  Gladioli, 
Delphiniums,  and  many  others,  dealing  fully  AA'ith  propagation, 
habit.s,  time  of  floAAeiing,  nature  of  most  suitalJe  soils,  staking, 
'Avateiing,  Ac.  Mr.  ivime’.s  paper  Avas  highly  appreciated  by 
those  present,  and  the  essayist,  on  the  proposition  of  the  chair¬ 
man  (avIio  contended  these  subjects  constituted  and  combined 
the.  best  possible  plants  of  all  for  garden  adornment)  a 
vote  of  thanks  AAas  given.  There  Avere  several  exhibits,  notably 
Zonal  Geraniums  (trusses)  brought  in  by  the  lecturer,  also  Tulips 
;and  Iris  Saxifraga  cordata  by  Mr.  Tayloi'  'Wroxall.  The  matter 
|of  having  an  excur.sion  to  Temple  SIioav,  London,  Avas  discus.sed, 
■  the  secretaiies  being  requested  to  ascertain  if  convenient 
[arrangements  could  be  made  for  all  members.  .Regrets  Avere 
p'xpressed  on  Mr.  W.  Tribbick  resigning  tlie  secretaryship,  his 
;past  services  AA'ere  Avarmly  eulogised,  and  the  grateful  thanks  of 
The  association  tendered  him. 
