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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
November  12,  1903. 
nivalis,  E.  gracilis^  autuninalis,  also  E.  liyemalis,  and  E.  h.  alba, 
all  beautifully  grown  and  well  developed.  (Large  Silver  Medal.) 
Mr.  Patti'son,  of  Streatliam,  showed  his  patent  lawn  hor,se- 
shoes ;  and  “  Lawes,”  together  with  the  Ichthemic  Guano  Co., 
sent  samples  of  their  manures. 
Royal  Horticultural,  Mil  Hall,  November  10th. 
An  excellent  display  of  Chrysanthemums,  Orchids,  Zonal  Pelar¬ 
goniums,  Ferns,  stove  and  greenhouse  and  hardy  plants  was  made, 
in  addition  to  which,  autumn  foliage  was  used  to  decorate  some  of  the 
exhibits. 
Fruit  and  Vegetable  Committee. 
Present :  Geo.  Bunyard,  Esq.  (in  the  chair) ;  with  Messrs.  J.  Cheal, 
H.  Eshng,  S.  Mortimer,  A.  Dean,  J.  Meindoe,  G.  Keif,  H.  Markham, 
G.  Reynolds,  G.  Wythes,  F.  Q.  Lane,  J.  Willard,  G.  Norman,  J.  H. 
Veitch,  and  W.  Poupart. 
Fruit  was  rather  slack,  the  only  award  being  given  (against  the 
rules?)  to  a  new  seedling  Melon  from  Capt.  Holford,  Westonbirt, 
Tetbury,  Glos:  (gardener,  Mr.  Chapman).  This  was  a  green  fleshed 
variety  of  good  flavour. 
Apple,  Norfolk  Beauty,  which  received  an  A.M.  in  October,  1901, 
and  a  F.C.C.,  December,  1902,  was  shown  by  Col.  Harbard,  Gunton 
Park,  Norwich  (gardener,  Mr.  Allen).  The  dozen  fruits  were  large 
and  of  an  old  gold  colour  slightly  flaked  or  speckled  with  russet.  Mr. 
J.  Ambrose  exhibited  the  new  Grape  called  “  Melton  Constable.” 
Orebid  Committee. 
Present :  H.  J.  Veitch,  Esq.  (in  the  chair)  ;  with  Messrs.  J.  O’Brien 
(secretary),  E.  Ashworth,  W.  H.  White,  W.  H.  Young,  W.  Boxa'I, 
H.  J.  Chapman,  T.  W.  Bond,  J.  Charlesworth,  A.  A.  McBean,  F.  W-. 
Ashton,  A.  Hislop,  J.  Coleman,  A.  F.  Moore,  F.  Wellesley,  W.  Cobb, 
H.  Ballantine,  and  A.  Bilney. 
Messrs.  Low  and  Co.,  Bush  Hill  Park,  Enfield,  were  awarded  a 
Silver  Flora  Medal  for  a  collection  of  Orchids,  in  which  Cattleya 
Dowiana  (true) ;  C.  labiata,  and  C.-L.  Amesiana — a  fine  white  form 
with  a  mauve  lip — were  chiefly  conspicuous. 
J.  J.  Coleman,  Esq.,  Gatton  Park,  Reigate  (gardener,  Mr.  Bound), 
exhibited  a  large  group  of  remarkably  well  grown  Cattleya  labiata, 
with  a  few  Cypripediums,  Vanda  caerulea,  Cymbidiiim  Tracyanum, 
and  Dendrobium  Phalsenopsis — the  whole  being  artistically  set  off 
with  plants  of  Asparagus  Sprengeri,  and  Maidenhair,  (Silver  Flora 
Medal.) 
J.  Bradshaw,  Esq.,  The  Grange,  Southgate  (gardener,  Mr.  White- 
legg),  had  a  pretty  and  effective  little  group  of  Cattleyas  and 
Oncidiums,  which  received  a  Silver  Flora  Medal. 
An  Award  of  Merit  was  given  to  L.-C.  Wrigleyi,  Veitch’s  variety  — 
a  deep  crimson  purple  variety,  between  L.  anceps  and  C.  Bowringiana. 
H.  L.  Bischoffsheim,  Esq.,  The  Warren  House,  Stanmore, 
Middlesex  (gardener,  Mr.  Ellis),  staged  a  collection  of  Cattleya  labiata, 
Oncidiums  and  Cypripediums  (Silver  Banksian  Medal). 
Mr.  A.  A.  Peeters,  Brussels,  received  a  Silver  Flora  Medal  for 
some  fine  hybrid  Cattleyas,  in  which  a  very  large  and  highly-coloured 
form  of  Laelio-Cattleya  Wrigleyi  received  an  Award  of  Merit  ;  also, 
C.  St.  Gilles,  a  deep  coloured  form.  Odontoglossum  Waltoniense,  in  a 
much  improved  condition,  was  shown  by  W.  Thompson,  Esq. 
(gardener,  Mr.  W.  Stevens).  It  received  a  F.C.C.  in  January  last. 
S.  Clayton,  Esq.,  Wylam-on-Tyne,  sent  three  large  plants  of 
Calanthe,  with  enormous  bulbs  and  leaves,  and  fine  sturdy  trusses  of 
blossom.  (Cultural  Commendation.)  i 
F.  Wellesley,  Esq.,  Westfield,  Woking,  exhibited  a  strong  plant  of 
Cypripedium  Ville  de  Paris,  a  large  flower  of  the  insigne  type,  to 
which  an  Award  of  Merit  was  given. 
A  First-Class  Certificate  was  given  to  Laelio-Cattleya  Bletchleyensis 
var.  “  Ruby  King,”  a  large  ruby  red  variety,  shown  by  Baron 
Schroder,  The  Dell,  Egham. 
E.  Ashworth,  Esq.,  Harefield  Hall,  Wilmsiow,  Cheshire,  exhibited 
Cypripedium  Fulshawense  (Boxalli  x  insigne  Harefield  Hall  var.). 
It  is  a  fine  hybrid  with  large  dorsal  sepal  and  highly-coloured  petals 
and  lip.  (Award  of  Merit.) 
Messrs.  Charlesworth  &  Co. ,  Bradford,  were  awarded  a  Silver  Flora 
medal  for  a  select  group  of  Cattleyas,  Odontoglossums,  Cypripe- 
diums,  (fee. 
Sir  F.  Wigan,  Clare  Lawn,  East  Sheen  (gardener,  Mr.  Young), 
exhibited  a  fine  plant  of  Cattleya  labiata  Amesiana,  with  white 
petals  and  mauve-lilac  lip ;  also  the  rare  Cypripedium  Muriel  Hol- 
lington. 
Floral  Committee. 
Present:  H.  B.  May,  Esq.  (in  the  chair);  with  Messrs.  G- 
Nicholson,  C.  T.  Druery,  J.  Walker,  Amos  Perry,  J.  Jennings,  Wm. 
Howe,  G.  Reuthe,  C.  R.  Fielder,  Chas.  Dixon,  Ch.  Jeffries,  H.  J. 
Cutbush,  C.  E.  Pearson,  C.  E.  Shea,  W.  P.  Thomson,  E.  H.  Jenkins, 
W.  J.  James,  J.  W.  Barr,  F.  Page  Roberts,  E.  Mawley,  and  R.  W. 
Wallace. 
Chrysanthemums  formed  the  chief  feature  of  the  exhibits  sub¬ 
mitted  to  this  committee.  Messrs.  W.  Wells  and  Co.,  of  Earlswood, 
secured  Award  of  Merit  for  two  varieties,  viz. :  ”  W.  A.  Etherington,” 
a  beautiful  massive  blossom  of  a  silvery  mauve.  It  grows  4ft  high, 
and  may  be  described  as  a  large  Viviand  Morel ;  and  “  Kitty  Bourne,” 
a  single,  of  bright  golden  yellow,  very  free  flowering,  and  useful  for 
cutting.  In  addition,  Messrs.  Wells  were  awarded  a  Silver  Flora  i 
Medal  for  their  fine  collection  of  incurved  Japanese,  singles,  and 
decorative  varieties. 
Mr.  F.  W.  Smith,  of  The  Hollies,  Weybridge,  exhibited  a  collection 
of  single-flowered  Chrysunthemums  of  various  colours,  set  off  by 
ornamental  Gourds,  edible  and  poisonous  Fungi,  and  autumn  foliage. 
From  Lady  Plowden,  Aston  Rowant  House,  Oxon  (gardener,  Mr. 
W.  H.  Clarke),  came  a  very  fine  collection  of  single  and  decorative 
Chrysanthemums,  in  which  some  extremely'  fine  blossoms  were 
conspicuous.  (Silver  Banksian  Medal.) 
Mr,  J.  T.  Bennett-Poe,  Holmewood,  Cheshunt  (gardener,  Mr. 
Downes),  exhibited  four  pots  of  Nerines,  and  secured  an  Award  of 
Merit  for  “  Mrs.  Moore,”  a  deep  blood  crimson  variety ;  and  for 
”  Miss  Woolward,”  a  beautiful  salmon  pink  with  a  deeper  line  down 
the  centre  of  each  petal. 
Messrs.  Hill  and  Son,  of  Edmonton,  exhibited  a  fine  collection  of 
Ferns,  in  which  there  were  some  large  and  beautifully  grown  specimens 
of  Asplenium  Nidus.  Amongst  the  others  were  some  good  plants  of 
the  remarkable  Acrostichum  crinitum,  A.  viscosum,  A.  scandens, 
A.  tomentosum,  and  A.  sorbifolium  (Silver  Flora  Medal).  Messrs.  J. 
Ambrose  and  Son,  Cheshunt,  Herts,  staged  a  group  of  pot-grown 
Roses,  set  off  with  Lily  of  the  Valley,  Astilbe  japonica.  Crotons,  Ac. 
Messrs.  Cutbush  and  Son,  Highgate,  had  an  interesting  collection 
of  dwarf  trees  and  shrubs,  hardy  and  rock  plants,  Ac.  Mr.  J. 
Russell,  of  Richmond,  secured  a  Silver  Banksian  Medal  for  a  fine 
cDllection  of  beautiful  flowered  and  berried  trees  and  shrubs. 
Messrs.  W,  Bull  and  Sons,  Chelsea,  had  a  group  of  very  rare  and 
select  stove  plants  and  Selaginellas,  including  Ceropegia  Woodi,  a 
creeping  plant  with  roundish  silvery  leaves ;  iEchmea  Weilbachi, 
Selaginella  africana,  Maranta  insignis,  and  M.  picta.  A  very 
effective  collection  of  coloured  leaved  Acers,  Berberis,  Prunus,  Oak, 
Ac.,  came  from  Messrs.  J.  Cheal  and  Sous,  Crawley.  Mr.  G.  Reuthe, 
Keston,  Kent,  staged  several  specimens  of  Nerines,  nearly  all  garden 
forms.  A  grand  and  glowing  collection  of  Zonal  Pelargoniums 
occupied  the  centre  of  the  hall  (Silver  Banksian  Medal).  Mr.  George 
Prince,  Oxford,  exhibited  a  charming  collection  of  cut  Roses,  and 
received  a  Silver  Banksian  Medal. 
Miss  Adamson,  South  Villa,  Regent’s  Park  (gardener,  Mr.  G.  Keif),' 
occupied  nearly  half  of  one  side  of  the  Hall  with  a  first-rate  collection 
of  specimsn  Chrysanthemums,  Palms,  Crotons,  Dracaenas,  Dieffen- 
bachias,  Poinsettias,  Arums,  and  Begonia  Gloire  de  Lorraine- — all 
arranged  effectively.  (Silver  Flora  Medal.) 
Messrs.  T.  S.  Ware  (1902),  Ltd.,  Feltham,  staged  a  large  collection 
of  hardy  herbaceous  flowers,  amongst  which  Gladioli,  Tritomas 
Pentstemons,  Gaillardias,  Lobelia  cardinalis,  Ac.,  were  particularly 
fine  for  the  season. 
Southampton,  November  Srd. 
The  annual  exhibition  was  held  in  the  Victoria  Hall,  and 
was  a  great  success  in  every  way.  Cut  blooms  were  the  leading 
feature,  so  numerous  and  good  in  quality  were  they.  The 
principal  class  was  that  for  thirty-six  Japanese  in  twelve 
varieties,  staged  in  vases.  As  first  prize  the  “Victoria”  Me¬ 
morial  challenge  trophy  with  ‘£7  was  offered.  Five  competed, 
making  a  good  display.  Mr.  G.  Hall,  gardener  to  the  Dowager 
Lady  A.shburton,  Melchet  Court-,  Romsey,  was  the  premier  prizG'- 
taker,  with  large  handsome  blooms  of  Mdme.  P.  Raclaelli, 
Bessie  Godfrey,  Mrs.  Lewis,  General  Hutton,  W.  R.  Church, 
Mrs.  Mease,  Mdme.  Carnot,  Mrs.  G.  Mileham,  F.  S.  Vallis 
(this  was  adjudged  the  premier  bloom  of  the  show),  Mdme. 
Herrewege,  Marquise  de  V^enosta  and  Calvat’s  Sun.  Mr.  Dawes, 
gardener  to  Mrs.  Ogilvie,  Harnbledcn,  Cosham,  was  a  good 
second,  with  the  following  varieties  in  good  condition  : —W.  R. 
Church,  Sir  H.  Kitchener,  M.  Hoste,  Mrs.  Greenfield,  Pride 
of  Madford,  and  J.  R.  Upton.  Mr.  G.  Hunt,  gardener  to  Pantia 
Ralli,  Esq.,  Asht-ead  Park,  Ep.som,  was  thircl  with  a  good  set. 
Mr.  B.  Henley,  Woolston,  with  Gustave  Henry  and  Mutual 
Friend  won  for  three  blooms  each  of  any  two  white  varieties. 
Mr.  Dawes  second  with  Florence  Molyneux  and  Gay  Hamilton. 
For  eighteen  not  more  than  three  of  any  one  variety,  Mr. 
Peai’ce,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Tragett,  Ambridge  Danes,  Romsey, 
secured  the  leading  award  with  good  blooms  of  Mdme.  P. 
Radaelli,  F.  S.  Vallis,  Mrs.  T.  Bryant,  Mrs.  G.  Mileham  and 
M.  Louis  Remy.  Mr.  A.  J.  Marsh,  gardener  to  M.  Hodgson, 
Esq.,  Morton  House,  Kingsworthy,  Winchester,  second;  Mr.  B.- 
Henley  third. 
In  the  class  devoted  to  amateurs,  Mr.  J.  Love,  Park  Road, 
Cowes,  Isle  of  Wight,  was  fir.st ;  Mr.  F.  Chandler,  Shirley, 
second.  Singlei-flowered  varieties,,  arranged  in  two  vases  for 
effect,  were  best  shown  by  Mr.  G.  Ellwood,  gardener  to  W. 
Myers,  Esq.,  M.P.,  Swanmore  House,  Bishop’s  Waltham.  For 
twenty-four  Japanese  in  not  less  than  six^m  varieties,  four 
competed.  Mr.  B.  Hollis,  gardeneTi  to-  Major  Chiche,ster, 
Embley  Park,  Romsey,  was  first  with  good  specimens.  Mr.  G. 
Hunt  seconcl;  Mr.  Dawes  third.  Japanese  incurved  were  better 
represented  than  is  commonly  the  case  in  this  section.  Mr. 
E.  Hall  was  fir.st  with  typical  examples  of  T.  Carrington  and 
Mrs.  Weekes.  Mr.  Dawes  a  close  second. 
Plants  were  not  numerous,  but  rrood  in  point  of  cpiality. 
For  a  group  of  Chrysanthemums  arranged  in  a  space 
of  10  feet  by  6  feet  three  competed.  Mr.  C.  Hosey,  gardener 
