September 22, 1888.] 



THE GABDE NEBS' CHBONICLE. 



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hend, to whom were awarded the 1st and 2nd prizes 

 respectively for six as well as four specimens. 



Fine-foliage plants came from Mr. Curry, gr. to 

 Colonel Pepper, Milford Hall, Salisbury, whose set 

 of twelve contained a line example of Croton 

 Countess; and in a smaller class was awell-giown 

 plant of Chamxrops humilis, from Mr. Meachen. 



A few Orchids were shown, the best four coming 

 from Mr. Moody, gr. to T. D. Goodman, Esq., 

 Horsham, who had Dendroblum formosum giganteum 

 in full vigour, bearing a terminal panicle of ten 

 blooms ; Calanthe veratrilolia, with several spikes, 

 very fresh, and two others. 



In the Cut Flower classes the prominent features were 

 the Dahlias, the Roses, and the herbaceous flowers ; 

 these constituted almost a show in themselves. 

 Messrs. Keynes & Co., Salisbury, were awarded lsts 

 for forty-eight and twenty-four show and fancies, as 

 well as for Cactus or decorative varieties. Messrs. 

 Cheal & Sons, Crawley, were 2nd for forty-eight 

 varieties, and in a similar position with the Cactus 

 or decorative kinds, but came strongly to the front 

 with twenty-four singles and twelve pompons. The 

 foregoing classes were of the highest merit. Mr. 

 Vincent, of Keymer, showed well in the smaller 

 classes for amateurs. 



Roses were shown in good form, and there was no 

 lack of competitors, Messrs. Perkins & Son, 

 Coventry, being 1st for forty-eight varieties, with 

 bright flowers of good size and condition ; Messrs. 

 G. Paul & Son taking 2nd place; the order of the 

 awards being reversed for twenty-four varieties from 

 the same exhibitors. Mr. Campbell, of Bath ; Mr. 

 Slaughter, of Steyning ; and Mr. Harris, of Horsham, 

 all showed well in these and smaller classes. 



Hardy herbaceous flowers were a most attractive 

 feature, being shown in large numbers and in the 

 best possible condition, Messrs. G. Paul & Son 

 securing the 1st prize with thirty-six vars. which it 

 would have been hard to beat. Large collections 

 were also shown by Messrs. Cheal & Son, and 

 Messrs. Woollard. 



Gladioli came from Messrs. Kelway & Son, Lang- 

 port ; and twenty-four vars. of stove and greenhouse 

 cut flowers from Messrs. Knight, to both of whom 

 1st prizes were deservedly awarded. 



Messrs. Perkins were strong in bouquets and a 

 wreath, securing a 1st in each instance. 



Fruits. — For twelve dishes, Mr. Ward, Longford 

 Castle Gardens, Salisbury, was 1st, with a thoroughly 

 representative and meritorious collection ; his best 

 dishes were Gros Maroc and Muscat of Alexandria 

 Grapes, Bleabeim Orange and Hero of Lockinge 

 Melons, both grand fruits, the former weighing 7 lb. ; 

 and a good dish of Castle Kennedy Figs. Mr. Gold- 

 smith, Kelsey Manor Gardens, Beckenham, was a 

 good 2nd, being strong in Grapes, and he had an 

 excellent dish of Clapp's Favourite Pears. 



Mr. Richards, Somerly Gardens, Ringwood, and 

 Mr. Ward each scored a 1st in two classes for Pine- 

 apples with fine fruits. 



Three fine bunches of MadresfieM Court Grapes 

 easily secured the 1st prize for Mr. Ward ; and three 

 of Black Hamburgh, from Mr. Godlee, Burgess Hill, 

 were deservedly 1st in their class. 



In two classes for white Grapes. Muscat of Alex- 

 andria were shown in fine condition by Mr. Gold- 

 smith and Mr. Baker, Ottershaw Park, Chertsey, 

 each securing a 1st. 



The best Peaches, including a very fine dish of 

 Sea Eagle, came from Mr. Lucas, Warnham Court 

 Gardens, Horsham, who was also 1st for a single 

 dish of Nectarines, with Pine-apple in good condi- 

 tion ; whilst for a couple of dishes Mr. Goldsmith 

 was to the front. The last-named was 1st lor 

 dessert Pears, with a bright dish of Clapp's Favourite. 

 In another class for Pears, Williams' Bon Chretien 

 were the best, coming from Mr. Holman, gr. to 

 Viscount Gage, Firle Park. 



Plums were best seen in Jefferson, from Mr. Lucas 

 and Mr. Holman, each of whom took 1st in two 

 classes ; with Green Gages Mr. Ward won with a dish 

 of extra size and quality. 



First prizes for Figs were awarded to Mr. Gate- 

 house, Dover, and Mr. Butler, Lancing, each exhibitor 

 patting up fine fruits of Brown Turkey. 



Morello Cherries were a strong class, the best dish 

 coming from Mr. Duncan. 



Two l6t prizes for culinary Apples were awarded 

 to Mr. Gilmour, Seacox Heath, Hawkhurst, in two 

 classes for extra fine fruits of Pott's Seedling and 

 the Queen. 



First prizes for vegetables were awarded to Mr. 

 Goldsmith for six kinds ; and to Mr. Goring, of 

 Worth, Sussex, for a collection not limited to any 

 number ; the latter exhibitor might take a hint from 



the former, and show, on a future occasion, produce 

 of smaller selection with advantage. 



Miscellaneous exhibits were a most attractive 

 feature, especially so was the large group of tastefully 

 arranged decorative plants, with conspicuous examples 

 of brightly coloured Crotons and herbaceous cut flowers 

 of the choicest kinds, with fine selections also taken 

 from the stove and greenhouse, these with cut Roses 

 and Gladioli came from Messrs. Wm. Balchin & 

 Sons, and did them great credit. Mr. George Miles 

 staged another excellent group, among which was 

 the early-flowering Chrysanthemum Mrs. Durrell, 

 in excellent condition. A large collection of her- 

 baceous cut flowers, consisting of nearly one hundred 

 varieties, from Mr. Clark, of Dover, were a most in- 

 structive feature ; soaho were the fifty-five dishes of 

 Apples, Pears, and Plums, from Messrs. Cheal & 

 Son. Three Vines in pots, with numbers of bunches 

 on each, were shown in most creditable condition by 

 Mr. Jenner, Toronto Terrace, Brighton, an amateur 

 cultivator. 



DAHLIA AND HOLLYHOCK SHOW AT 

 NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT. 



Septemher 12. — A praiseworthy attempt is being 

 made in the island to revive the growing of the 

 Hollyhock — a flower once seen in almost every 

 garden, but one which has of late years almost died 

 out owing to the disease which attacks it. The 

 recently formed Isle of Wight Dahlia and Hollyhock 

 Society, which has been established to give impetus 

 to the cultivation of the flower, held its first show in 

 the Borough Hall, Newport, on the above date, and 

 was well patronised by the public. The show itself 

 was a creditable one generally, the hall presenting a 

 pretty appearance. Among other exhibits was a 

 collection of pot plants, tastefully arranged in the 

 rear of the exhibits. Mr. Cave, nurseryman, and 

 Mr. T. W. Gould, both of Newport, sent two stands 

 each of Dahlias, not for competition. Amongst 

 other flowers shown, but not for competition, were 

 French Marigolds, Zinnias, and Asters, by Mr. Blake, 

 Arreton ; and a lovely box of Roses and two Gladio- 

 lus by Mr. G. Williams, of Gatcombe, whose Roses 

 especially were greatly admired. There was not 

 much competition in some classes, and in these only 

 one prize was awarded ; in others, on the contrary, 

 the competition was much better, especially in those 

 for Asters. Hollyhocks, which should have been the 

 chief of the exhibits, were not shown in large numbers, 

 but Dahlias more largely by nurserymen, gardeners, 

 amateurs, and cottagers ; and as a new start in the 

 island the show was a matter for congratulation, 

 much of its success being due to the exertions of Dr. 

 J. Groves, M.D., the Honorary Secretary. 



GRANTHAM HORTICULTURAL. 



This Society held its seventeenth annual show 

 on Thursday, September 13, in the Exchange Hall. 

 Considering the beautiful and summer-like weather 

 which prevailed on that day, it appeared somewhat 

 out of place to see a goodly array of exhibits within 

 massive stone walls. This step was taken with a 

 good intention, on account of the unsettled state of 

 the weather. The entries were many, and the 

 exhibits on the whole excellent, but the attendance 

 was thin. The centre of the hall was set apart for 

 groups of miscellaneous plants, and other exhibits 

 occupied the space at the sides. Vegetables were 

 good, the Potatos particularly, the prizes for 

 which were keenly contested. Fruit was also 

 abundantly shown in collections, also as single 

 dishes. Single specimens of specimen plants were 

 not prominent as a feature, although the various 

 groups contained some fairly grown ones. Cut 

 flowers were good. 



Group of Plants (open class). — Irrespective of 

 several " not for competition " groups these, as men- 

 tioned above, were fairly good, the 1st prize being 

 awarded to J. R. Boyall, Esq., Castlegate House, 

 Grantham, for an artistically-arranged group of miscel- 

 laneous flowering and foliage plants. Closely following 

 this was a smaller, though none the less attractive, 

 group, shown by Mr. G. Martin, Spittlegate Nursery, 

 to which the 2nd prize was awarded ; the 3rd award 

 was carried off by Mr. S. J. T. Barrett, Redcliffe. 

 Various other plants in different classes were shown, 

 the most noteworthy being six Caladiums, distinct, 

 shown by Messrs. Barrett, Redcliffe ; six Coleus, H. 

 Escritt, Grantham ; six fine tuberous Begonias, G. 

 H. Sage, Buckminster ; while the best table plants 

 were shown by G. H. Sage and G. Martin. 



Cut Flowerr. — These were exceptionally good, 



especially a collection of double and single Dahlias 

 shown by Messrs. W. & J. Brown, Stamford 

 Nurseries, among the doubles. The same firm also 

 gained a similar honour for a smaller collection of 

 Dahlias. For a splendid collection of hardy and 

 half-hardy cut flowers, G. H. Sage, Buckminster, was 

 deservedly awarded the 1st prize, the 2nd being 

 taken by Messrs. Brown. 



Roses also for the time of year were excellent, in 

 fact a "not for competition" collection, shown by 

 Messrs. Burch, Peterborough, gained the admiration 

 of all. Among others were some splendid blooms of 

 W. A. Richardson, The Bride, Grace Darling, Ni- 

 phetos, Sunset, and Madame de Watteville. The 

 same firm likewise exhibited a box of twelve distinct 

 Roses for which they were awarded the 1st prize, the 

 2nd being awarded to G. H. Sage. 



For a vase or epergne of fruit or flowers W. & J. 

 Brown came 1st, closely followed by J. Patman. 



Fruit. — In single dishes, Mr. J. Crawford, Cod- 

 dington Hall, was awarded 1st prize for a creditable 

 collection of Grapes, Melons, Pine-apple, Peaches 

 and Nectarines. This was followed by similar col- 

 lections shown by Mr. T. Hare, Wellingore, and Mr. 

 J. H. Escritt, Grantham, for which the awards were 

 given in the order named. For three bunches of 

 black Grapes the prizes were awarded, in the order 

 of their names, to J. R. Boyall and H. Escritt re- 

 spectively. Three white ditto, J. Crawford and T. 

 Hare. 



Six Nectarines. — J. Crawford. 



Six Peaches. — G. H. Sage, 1st ; J. Patman, 2nd. 



Melons. — 1st. Mr. J. Patman. 



Apples were good, the principal exhibits being 

 six varieties (dessert), 1st, Mr. G. Martin ; six 

 varieties (kitchen), 1st, Mr. H. Escritt. 



Pears were also fairly good, the best dishes being 

 staged by G. Martin. 



Plums, however, brought forth the keenest com- 

 petition among the fruit, some splendid dishes being 

 staged by Messrs. G. H. Sage, J. Crawford, and J. 

 Hare, for which prizes were awarded respectively. 



Vegetables. — For the best collection of Potatos. — 

 1st, Mr. Johnson, with some splendid tubers, pro- 

 minent among which were International Kidney, 

 Sutton's Abundance, and Future Fame. The 2nd 

 collection, exhibited by Mr. J. Woodward, was also 

 noteworthy, and comprised some fine specimens of 

 of Beauty of Hebron, White Elephant, &c. Several 

 good collections of vegetables were also staged, the 

 best being Mr. W. Hubbard's. Tomatos and Peas 

 also, considering the season, were good, some fine 

 dishes of the latter being shown by Messrs. 

 Johnson, Sage, and Woodward. 



A point worth recording is the distribution by the 

 Society, free of cost, of fruit trees and seeds, which 

 takes place at stated intervals during the year. 



THE CRYPTOGAMIC SOCIETY OF 

 SCOTLAND. 



This Society held its fourteenth annual con- 

 ference at Inverary on the 12th and 13th inst. under 

 the presidency of the Duke of Argyll. The meeting 

 was a most successful and enjoyable one ; and the ex- 

 quisite scenery of Inverary was seen to the best advan- 

 tage from perfection of weather. The members had the 

 pleasure of welcoming Mr. William Phillips, Shrews- 

 bury, and Dr. Carlyle, Carlisle. A spacious pavilion 

 near the Castle, originally erected for the home-coming 

 of the Marquis and (Princess Louise) Marchioness of 

 Lome, was kindly granted for the meetings of the 

 Society. A large collection of fungi, gathered in the 

 neighbourhood by the Duke's instructions, was laid 

 out for examination ; and a fine collection of lichens, 

 also gathered in the neighbourhood by Dr. Macmillan 

 of Greenock, Vice-President, was exhibited. In 

 addition, contributions were received from Colonel 

 Harrington Stuart of Torrance, Mr. Heron, Mount 

 Stuart, Bute ; Mr. Thorburn, Castle Semple, and 

 Mr. J. Proctor, Glenfinnart, Ardentinny. Thecryr- 

 togamic flora of Inverary is rich, and during the shoi t 

 excursions which time permitted, many species of in- 

 terest, especially among lichens and fungi, were 

 gathered. It may be mentioned that on a single 

 Ash tree, within 8 feet from the ground, Mr. Phillips 

 gathered fifteen distinct species of lichen. The 

 forenoon of the 12th was spent in examining the col- 

 lections in the pavilion. The species were named, 

 and specimens of edible and poisonous fungi were 

 set apart. As the results will be published else- 

 where it is unnecessary to specify the varieties which 

 were discovered. After entertaining the members tt 

 luncheon, the Duke conducted them to his museum, 

 which contains many fine geological and archseo- 



