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ciinibers.  The  Wichuraianas  as  umbrella  headed  standards  were 
very  beautiful ;  while  Blush  Hambler  seemed  even  sweeter  than 
Dorothy  Perkins.  R.  rugosa  repens  alba,  Helene,  and  Crimson 
Rambler  are-  other  excellent  decorative  subjects.  Lady  Batter¬ 
sea  (H.T.)  and  Frau  Karl  Di'uschki  were  remarked  as  of  merit. 
]\Ir.  Charles  Turner,  Slough,  filled  the  whole  north  end  of 
No.  5,  having  a  splendid  assortment  of  standard  Roses,  climbers, 
and  large  pot  specimens.  The  vigour  and  floriferousness  of 
them  was  conspicuous.  The  Ramblers  were  Al,  while  Niphetos, 
Souv.  de  Pierre  Netting,  Madame  Cusin,  and  Maman  Cochet 
made  fine  large-headed  standards.  The  H.T.’s  and  H.P.’s  as 
specimens  were  very  handsome.  Hobbies,  Ltd.,  Dereham,  were 
represented  by  a  fine  display  of  Dorothy  Perkins  Rose,  grace¬ 
fully  disposed,  and  of  a  fine  deep  tint. 
Mr.  Geo.  Mount,  Canterbury,  had  an  elegant  assortment, 
many  of  them  cut  flowers,  and  including  the  beautiful  Liberty, 
^lessrs.  Frank  Cant  and  Co.,  Braiswick  Rose  Gardens,  Col¬ 
chester,  also  contributed  a  very  excellent  group,  in  which  were 
R.  sinica  Anemone,  Perle  des  Jardins,  Liberty,  Bridesmaid, 
IMadame  Ho.ste,  Sunrise,  Frau  Karl  Druschki,  Sneewittchen,  a 
white  polyantha,  and  a  host  of  fine  things. 
A  huge  vase  of  Roses  was  sent  by  Leopold  Rothschild,  Esq. 
(gardener,  Mr.  Jas.  Hudson).  The  variety  was  Conrad  F. 
Meyer,  a  pink  Rosa  rugosa  hybrid,  a  well-known  garden  Rose 
si)lendidly  staged. 
Foliage  Plants. 
Messrs.  J.  Laing  and  Sons,  Forest  Hill,  sent  a  nice  table  of 
Caladiums,  which  included  plants  of  B.  S.  Williams,  Alex¬ 
ander  III.,  Mrs.  Joicey,  Candidum,  Easton  Shandon,  and  Flam¬ 
beau,  also  a  fine  table  of  double  and  single  Begonias.  The 
singles  were  particularly  good,  while  the  doubles  contained  some 
good  varieties,  such  as  Lady  Jeune,  Colonel  Peacock,  Lady 
Donaldson,  and  Lord  Alverstone. 
A  large  table  of  foliage  plants  was  contributed  by  Mr.  L.  R. 
Russell,  Richmond,  the  Alocasias  being  a  fine  feature. 
Crotons,  Dracaenas,  and  Caladiums  were  also  good,  the  coloui’- 
ing  of  the  whole  group  being  most  attractive. 
Messrs.  J.  Hill  and  Son,  Barrowfield  Nnrseries,  Lower 
Edmonton,  also  set  up  a  fine  group  of  ferns  chiefly  of  the  decora¬ 
tive  size.  A  few  of  the  best  were  Pteris  binoti,  Nephrolepis 
Fosteri,  and  Adiantum  Moorei,  while  a  few  large  specimens 
occupied  the  background. 
Mr.  Ij.  j.  Draps-Dom,  Laeken,  Brussels,  sent  a  new  Croton, 
Souvenir  de  Laeken,  a  fine  pale  variegated  form,  and  a  well 
coloured  plant  of  Dracmna  Victoria. 
Messrs.  W.  Bull  and  Sons,  Chelsea,  had  a  nice  group  of 
choice  foliage  plants,  which  were  nicely  displayed.  The  Dracaenas 
included  a  fine  plant  of  Victoria,  Reidi,  Lord  Roberts,  and  Lord 
Wolseley.  Aralias  in  variety,  Caladiums,  palms,  and  ferns, 
constituted  the  other  chief  items  of  this  exhibit. 
Messrs.  Jas.  Veitch  and  Sons  also  made  a  fine  exhibit  of  stove 
plants,  which  were  chiefly  specimens  of  the  foliage  section.  The 
Crotons  included  Sunbeam,  AVarreni,  Sunshine,  Thomsoni,  and 
Nestor.  Dracmna  Goldieana  was  also  excellent.  Caladiums 
were  also  largely  represented.  The  plants  were  beautifully 
coloured,  a  few  of  the  best  being  Duchess  of  Teck,  May  Archer, 
Baron  de  Rothschild,  and  Rose  Laing.  Nepenthes  were  also  in 
great  force.  The  chief  flowering  plant  was  a  fine  plant  of 
Medinilla  magnifica,  while  Anthuriums  were  to  be  seen  in 
variety.  The  whole  group  was  beautifully  displayed  with  a 
variety  of  decorative  plants. 
Caladiums  are  a  well  known  speciality  of  Alessrs.  J.  Peed  and 
Son,  AA'est  Norwood,  and  on  this  occasion  the  firm  fully  carried 
out  their  reputation.  The  plants  were  nicely  arranged  and 
well  developed.  The  chief  varieties  were  Golden  King,  Icaris, 
Silver  Cloud,  Candidum,  Oriflamme,  A\^  E.  Gladstone,  Rose 
Laing,  Duke  of  Teck,  Argentine,  Mrs.  H.  A^eitch,  and  Arassuby. 
The  group  was  finished  off  well  with  palms,  ferns,  and  other 
suitable  foliage  plants. 
Air.  A.  J.  Bruce,  Chorlton-cum-Hardy,  made  a  grand  ex¬ 
hibit  of  Sarracenias.  The  plants  were  beautifully  developed  and 
in  great  variety,  making  a  pleasing  change  in  the  tent.  A  few 
of  the  most  conspicnous  were  S.  Fielderi,  S.  Patersoni,  S. 
Mooreana,  S.  Alitchelliana,  and  S.  Chelsoni.  Excellent  plants 
of  Dionma  muscipula  were  also  displayed. 
The  Ranelagh  Nurseries  Co.,  Leamington  Spa,  contributed 
a  table  of  foliage  plants,  the  chief  feature  being  Asparagus 
myriocladus  in  various  sizes,  while  Dracanias,  Crotons,  and 
other  decorative  plants  were  tastefully  employed.. 
Indoor*  Flowei’ing-  Plants. 
One  of  the  most  interesting  displays  is  the  floral  exhibit 
staged  by  Alessrs.  Sutton  and  Sons,  the  King’s  seedsmen,  Read¬ 
ing.  This  exhibit  occupies  the  handsome  pavilion  erected 
specially  for  its  accommodation,  both  last  year  and  this  year, 
by  sanction  of  the  Alaster  of  the  Temple,  the  Hon.  Sir  AA\ 
Grantham.  There  are  groups  of  Gloxinias,  Begonias,  Calceo¬ 
larias  and  Cineraria  stellata.  The  range  of  colour  is  un¬ 
restricted,  and  plants  could  not  be  healthier  or  more  floriferous. 
Sutton’s  Calceolarias  are  always  grand,  but  perhaps  they  are 
finer  and  more  varied  now  than  ever.  .The  plants  are  dwarf, 
and  the  reflexed  foliage  completely  hides  the  pots.  Of  Gloxinias 
the  white  variety.  Her  Alajesty,  is  absolutely  pure,  the  spotted 
hybrids  are  extremely  attractive,  and  the  beautiful  coloured 
Gloxinia  Duchess  of  Connaught  at  once  catches  the  eye.  The 
batch  of  Cineraria  stellata  is  most  .striking.  The  Star  Cineraria 
has  become  deservedly  popular,  both  as  a  pot  plant  for  the 
decoration  of  the  conservatory  as  well  as  for  cutting.  It  is 
worthy  of  note  that  the  whole  of  this  brilliant  floral  display 
has  been  grown  in  Messrs.  Sutton  and  Sons’  new  range  of  glass 
houses  at  Reading. 
As  usual,  Alessrs.  James  Carter  and  Co.,  seedsmen  to  H.AI. 
the  King,  occupy  a  large  portion  of  the  central  space  of  tent 
No.  1,  where  their  display  exhibits  the  usual  fine  features.  This 
year  this  well-known  firm  give  great  prominence  to  their  grand 
strain  of  Gloxinias,  which  for  size  and  beauty  of  flowers  seem 
to  deserve  the  description  given  them  as  Carter’s  Invincible 
Prize.  The  colourings  embrace  every  delicate  shade,  while 
some  are  of  the  richest  hues  that  defy  description.  They  also 
exhibit  their  A'ictoria  prize  strain  of  Calceolarias,  the  flowers 
of  which  must  be  quite  double  the  size  one  was  accustomed  to 
see  a  few  years  since.  AA'e  also  noticed  a  fine  group  of  Cineraria 
stellata,  from  the  same  collection  which  Alessrs.  Carter  were 
awarded  a  special  gold  medal  at  the  Royal  Botanical  Society 
recently.  Enormous  Petunias,  dainty  (tarnations,  and  a  re¬ 
markably  well  planted  rockery  covered  with  all  sorts  of  pretty 
alpines  was  the  centre  of  great  attraction.  Alessrs.  Carter  also 
exhibit  a  large  collection  of  their  improved  types  of  vegetables, 
all  showing  a  high  state  of  selection  and  cultivation.  They  also 
staged  some  fine  examples  of  the  peculiar  dwarf  Japanese  trees 
which  have  become  so  popular  in  this  country  the  last  3"ear  or 
two. 
Alessrs.  R.  and  G.  Cuthbert,  Southgate,  arranged  a  grand 
group  of  hardy  Azaleas,  with  suitable  foliage  plants.  The 
group  was  boldly  arranged  in  large  mounds,  with  a  freedom 
seldom  seen  in  such  display’s.  The  colours  were  admirably 
blended.  The  standards  employed,  too,  were  most  effective. 
The  mollis  tj’pe  was  represented  b.v  Hugo  Koster,  Dr.  Reichen- 
bach,  Comte  de  Quincej',  Anthony  Koster,  and  Dr.  Leon 
A^ignes.  The  Ghent  varieties  were  also  conspicuous,  Pallas, 
Unique,  and  Fanny  being  the  best.  The  Rustica  section  was 
also  largely'  represented.  Needless  to  saj’,  all  the  plants  were 
perfect  masses  of  bloom. 
Alessrs.  Geo.  Jackman  and  Son,  AA’oking,  had  a  grand 
exhibit  of  Clematises,  which  were  arranged  with  Acers,  ferns, 
and  other  foliage  plants.  The  chief  varieties  were  Jackmani 
Rubra,  Queen  Alexandra,  Airs.  Hope,  AA’illiam  Kennett,  Fairy 
Queen,  Beautj'  of  AA'orcester,  Airs.  Geo.  Jackman,  Belle  of 
AA^oking,  King  Edward  A"II..  Grand  Duchess,  and  Nelly  Aloser. 
Alessrs.  H.  Cannell  and  Sons,  Swanley.  exhibited  a  gorgeous 
displa\"  of  Canuas  in  the  large  tent.  The  group  was  possibly 
AIe.ssrs.  Cannell’s  best  effort  with  this  plant,  the  heads  of 
bloom  being  enormous,  while  the  collection  was  most  varied. 
