6 JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ July 4, 1878. 
to become crusted over or a weed to get beyond its seed leaf, 
are golden rules for the amateur to follow.—W. LOVEL. 
[The plants sent us by Mr. Lovel are marvellously well 
grown, and heavily laden with masses of fruit. As regards 
productiveness Preston Seedling, to which Mr. Lovel alludes, 
Eclipse, and Vicomtesse Héricart de Thury, or, as it is sometimes 
called, Garibaldi, are especially noteworthy.—EDs. J. oF H.] 
LEEDS HORTICULTURAL SHOW. 
JUNE 26TH, 27TH, AND 28TH. 
SIMILARLY to the great Yorkshire gala referred to last week, 
and at which horticulture is the primary feature, the annual 
flower Show held in the large, wealthy, and important town of 
Leeds is made the leading feature of a great féte comprising other 
attractions not incompatible with the central object of the pro- 
moters of the Show. 
The display was held as usual in the Horticultural Gardens, 
which are situated in the suburbs of the town and at an altitude 
considerably above its level, on which account a fresh breeze 
usually counteracts the depressing influences of a sultry day. 
The opening day of the Exhibition under notice was one of the 
most brilliant days of summer, and the company was correspond- 
ingly brilliant, comprising as it did the élite of the town and neigh- 
bourhood. In the absence of the Mayor his deputy, Alderman 
Gallsworthy, accompanied by the municipal authorities of the 
town and representatives of the civic dignitaries of Leeds, formally 
opened the Show in the presence of a large assemblage of visitors. 
The Show was both extensive and of general high quality ; in- 
deed many of the plants exhibited and much of the fruit were 
very superior, and we never observed at any show a less number 
of inferior exhibits. That was really the distinctive character of 
the display, and a most creditable one it is both to the several 
exhibitors and to the Society. The collections were arranged in 
three large tents, and were protected, as at York, by substantial 
barriers, while ample room was allowed for promenading, which 
is of the greatest importance in rendering a show enjoyable. The 
larger of the marquees presented an imposing appearance. It 
was not less than 300 feet long by 50 feet wide, and was well filled 
throughout. In the centre an elevated octagonal stage afforded 
accommodation for the specimen stove and greenhouse plants, and 
when it is stated that among the exhibitors were Mrs. Cole of 
Withington and Mr. Tudgey it will be admitted that the post of 
honour was well occupied. From the centre to one end of the 
marquee were arranged the ornamental-foliaged plants and Ferns, 
which were excellent. No staging was employed for them, and 
none was required, for the plants were sufficiently large when 
placed on the ground to fill the centre of the tent, and they 
always look much better when displayed on grass than on boards, 
particularly when the boards are not covered with calico or paper. 
The corresponding end of the tent contained what was a very 
strong point of the Show—namely, the collections of plants 
arranged for effect. Liberal prizes were offered in this class, and 
most gratifying was it to observe how admirably they were com- 
peted for. The unbroken masses were arranged down both sides 
of the marquee, the promenade beinginthecentre. It is doubtful 
if that is the best mode of arrangement. At Richmond (Surrey) 
the collections are grouped along the sides of the tent somewhat 
in the form. of half circles, and from group to group narrow 
tables are placed close to the tent’s sides, which accommodate 
some of the plants in the smaller classes, such as Achimenes, 
Gloxinias, table plants, &c., which do not require a great extent 
of space. Some form of arrangement showing the several collec- 
tions more distinctly is desirable at Leeds; it is also very desir- 
able that in addition to the liberal prizes offered in the “open” 
classes that a separate class be provided for amateurs and gentle- 
men’s gardeners only. It is quite clear that there are those who 
ean exhibit excellent examples of conservatory decoration at 
Leeds, and such as to merit some recognition which they cannot 
secure in competition with professional firms. Mixed groups 
arranged for effect are eminently suitable for local exhibitions, 
because they afford an opportunity for the exhibition of small as 
well as large plants, and thus the numter of exhibitors is increased 
and taste in the arrangement of plants is stimulated. 
A large side tent contained the fruit, Orchids, table plants, and 
an excellent display of cut Roses; and a corresponding marquee 
was admirably filled with Pelargoniums. 
SPECIMEN PLanTs.—In the open class of twelve plants in 
flower the first prize of £12 was given by the Mayor of Leeds— 
Mr. Alderman Carbutt—and was won by Mrs. Cole & Sons, 
Withington, Manchester, with two large Azaleas, three fine 
Txoras—Colei, Prince of Orange, and Williamsii—three good 
Ericas, Statice profusa, and a Franciscea, Hedaroma, and Draco- 
phyllum—an excellent collection. Mr. Tudgey, gardener to 
J. Greswold Williams, Esq., Henwick Grange, Worcester, was a 
close second with plants not quite so large, but very fresh, well 
trained, and floriferous. Mr. Cottam, gardener to Mrs. Ringrose, 
Cottingham Grange, Hull, had the third prize with smaller plants, 
In the amateurs’ class for six plants three capital collections were 
staged, the honours going in the following order—first to Mr. 
Frankland, gardener to John Barran, Esq., M.P., Chapel Allerton 
Hall, Leeds ; the second and third prizes being equally divided 
between Mr. Tudgey and 8. Hanson, Esq., Green Mount House, 
Halifax. Mr. Tudgey staged Allamanda grandiflora in superior 
condition; Ixora Williamsii was also remarkably fine. The 
premier collection was composed of a splendid example of Alla- 
manda nobilis—an oval 5 feet high, a Bougainvillea glabra of the 
same size, and somewhat smaller but good specimens of Dipladenia 
amabilis, Clerodendron Balfourianum, Anthurium Scherzerianum. 
and Erica tricolor rubra. In the class for three plants Mr. Wright, 
gardener to G. Talbot, Esq., Burley, Leeds, won chief honours 
with grandly-grown and well-furnished specimens of Clerodendron 
Balfourianum, Stephanotis floribunda 4$ by 3 feet and nearly 
faultless, and a very good example of Gloriosa superba. Mr. 
Hemming, gardener to H. Oxley, Esq., Weetwood, had the second 
prize, his noteworthy plant being the good old Kalosanthes coc- 
cinea 33 feet in diameter and densely covered with flowers of 
unusual richness. Third honours went to Mr. Raper, gardener 
to J. Rhodes, Esq., Potternewton House, Leeds, who staged 
amongst other plants some very good Orchids. 
ORNAMENTAL-FOLIAGED PLANTS AND FERNS.—These were re- 
markably well exhibited, and so close were several of the col- 
lections in point of merit that the Judges, Messrs. Baines and 
Penny, had considerable difficulty in making the awards. For 
six fine-foliaged plants Mr. Winterbourne, gardener to Thomas 
Simpson, Esq., Weetwood, Leeds, won the foremost position with 
two fine Palms, two Cycads, a Dasylirion, and Pandanus Veitchii, 
all admirably cultivated. Mr. Cottam was second with excellent 
Palms, Cycas revoluta, Phormium tenax variegatum, and a re- 
markably fresh and well-coloured example of Anthurium cris- 
tallmum. lL. Hanson, Esq., had the third prize with smaller 
plants, but for excellency of culture they were not surpassed in the 
Exhibition. They comprised Latania borbonica, Cycas revoluta, 
Dracena draco, Yucca filamentosa variegata, and Crotons ma- 
jesticum and Johannis. Mr. Raper exhibited remarkably well in 
this class, which was an excellent one. 
Mrs. Cole & Son won the chief position in the class for six stove 
or greenhouse Ferns with a beautiful collection, consisting of a 
grand Dicksonia antarctica, Thamnopteris australasicus, Cibotium 
Schiedei, fine; and three Gleichenias—spelunce, rupestris, and 
Mendelii in superb condition. Besides the first prize a bronze 
medal was awarded to this collection for excellency of culture. 
Mr. Eastwood, gardener to F. W. Tetley, Esq., Fox Hill, Leeds, was 
placed second with a grand Cibotium Schiedei, Alsophila austral- 
asica, Goniophlebium subauriculatum, very good ; Lomaria gibba, 
Cibotium princeps, Dicksonia squarrosa. Mr. West, gardener to 
T. Smith, Esq., Headingly, Leeds, won third honours, extra prizes 
being awarded to Mr. Hanson and Mr. J. Rhodes.. Mr. Wright 
was first in the class for three fives with luxuriantly grown 
plants ; Messrs. Tetley and Rhodes having the remaining prizes. 
All the competitors in the above classes exhibited highly meri- 
torious collections. In the open class for twelve hardy Ferns 
Mr. C. Rylance and Mr. Goodchild, gardener to Mr. C. Naylor, 
Potternewton, Leeds, secured the prizes with very good collections. 
OrcHiIDs.—These were not numerous, but some superior ex- 
amples were staged, especially by Dr. Ainsworth, Broughton, 
Manchester (Mr. Mitchell, gardener), who won the chief prizes 
in the classes for six and four plants. In the former class the 
notable plant was the magnificent specimen of Vanda suavis re- 
ferred to in our report of the Manchester Show, and in the smaller 
class the plants were Aérides Larpente, A. Schroederii, Cypripe- 
dium barbatum nigrum, and Thunia Bensoniz. The second and 
third prizes in the class for six plants were awarded respectively 
to John Barran, Esq., M.P., and J. Kitson, Esq. Bateman, 
Esq., had the second prize in the smaller class. Dr. Ainsworth 
also secured the chief prize in the single specimen class, followed 
by Mrs. Halliday, Armley Lodge, Leeds, and G. Talbot, Esq. 
PELARGONIUMS.—These, though somewhat affected by the ex- 
treme heat of the weather, were extremely well represented. In 
the open class for twelve show varieties the prizes were awarded 
to Mr. May, Hope Nurseries, Bedale; Messrs. T. Lazenby & Son, 
Clarence Nurseries, York; and Mr. C. Rylance, Aughton Nur- 
series, Ormskirk, in the order named, who all staged admirable 
specimens. In the amateurs’ class for six plants Mr. Winter- 
bourne, gardener to W. L. Joy, Esq., Weetwood Mount, Leeds, 
won chief honours with luxuriantly-grown and very fine examples, 
F. W. Tetley, Esq., being second with smaller but well-grown 
plants. Messrs. Rylance and Lazenby won the prizes for flori- 
ferous plants of the French decorative varieties. In the open 
class for Fancies the prizes were equally divided between F. W. 
Tetley, Esq. and Mr. May for well-grown plants but fading. : 
Winterbourne, gardener to W. J. Joy, Esq., was awarded first 
honours in the class for six Zonals or Nosegays for magnificent 
plants of Lord Derby, Frangois Desbois, Mrs. W. Paul, Lucius, 
Cherry Cheek, and Pioneer. They exceeded 4 feet in diameter, 
and were dwarf and extremely fresh and well flowered. T. Simp- 
son, Esq., and W. Oxley, Esq., had the remaining prizes in this 
class. R. Simpson, Esq., had the chief prizes for double varieties, 
