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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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vigorous growth, the young leaves being bright red, wdiich is 
pot confined to the spring growths only, but is equally prevalent 
m those made at midsummer, which give the trees a very 
■striking appearance. They are of moderate growth, and as the 
trees become aged their colouring is more marked.— G. Abbey. 
NEWCASTLE SHOW. 
The Summer Show of the Durham, Northumberland, and Newcastle- 
<on-Tyne Horticultural and Botanical Society was held in Leazes Park, 
Newcastle, on the 25th, 26th, and 27th ult. under circumstances anything 
■but propitious as regards the weather. Bain poured down during the 
greater part of the opening day, and note-taking was utterly impossible. 
The second was a very fine day, but on the third the rain fell at frequent 
■intervals. Leazes Park, which has been described in the Journal, is steadily 
improving each year. Band stands have been erected, increased floral 
•decorations have recently been added, while the lakes abound in varieties 
of aquatic birds, that render it suitable for a flower show and equally so 
for the holiday maker. 
The Show as regards entries was the largest the Society has ever had, 
while the merit of the exhibits was on the whole superior, with the excep- 
fion of fruit, which showed a falling-off in quantity, although some of the 
exhibits were good, and Boses were considerably fewer in number than 
they hitherto have been. The Exhibition was held in a series of tents 
with the^ sides open, thus forming one large rectangular marquee 150 feet 
long by GO broad. Thus the whole effect of the Show was seen at once 
when the visitors entered the tents. 
OPEN PLANT CLASSES. 
■^' or eight plants in bloom, dissimilar, the first prize of £12 was won by 
Mr. J. Cypher of Cheltenham with an excellent group, his best plants being 
Erica Parmenteriana, 6 feet through, in prime condition and colour; Clero- 
dendron Balfourianum, Bougainvillea glabra, Stephanotis floribunda, An- 
thunum Schertzerianum, Dracophyllum gracile, and Erica Shannoniana, all 
m good condition. Mr. E. H. Letts, gardener to the Earl of Zetland, Aske 
Hall, Richmond, was a good second, his best specimens being Allamanda 
Hendersoni, Ericas Shannoniana, setnula, insignis, and ampullacea, Ixora 
Williamsii, and Statice profusa, all fit compeers for those in the first-prize 
•collection. Mr. W. B. Armstrong, nurseryman, New Bridge Street, New¬ 
castle, was third, showing an excellent Bondeletia speciosa major large in 
truss ; his other best plants were Erica opulenta and Bougainvillea glabra. 
There were four collections, which filled one side of the tent. 
Pine-foliage plants were, as usual, very good. Mr. Hammond, gardener 
to Sir Wilfrid Lawson, Bart., M.P., Brayton Hall, Carlisle, was first. Macro- 
zamia Fraseri, Crotons majesticus and Weismannii, Bonapartea juncea 
filamentosa, Cycas revoluta, Phoenix dactylifera, and Latania borbonica 
were all fine and had an imposing appearance. Mr. Noble, gardener to 
Theodore Fry, Esq., Woodside, Darlington, wa9 second with, among others, 
a fine Croton Veitchi, Dasylirion serratifolia, Cycas revoluta, and Seaforthia 
•elegans. There were two other collections in the class. 
For a group of miscellaneous plants 20 feet by 10 feet there were five 
competitors, all of which produced creditable groups, any one of which 
would easily have been placed first at Newcastle a few years ago. Mr. 
McIntyre, gardener to J. Pease, Esq., Darlington, was first with a graceful 
arrangement of foliage and flowering plants, all effectively carpeted with 
Ferns. Dracaenas, Crotons, Pandanuses, Dieffenbachias were also tastefully 
employed, the latter with telling effect. Mr. Hammond was second with 
a good group, in which Acalyphas and Eulalias were employed most effec¬ 
tively. Messrs. Clarke Bros., nurserymen, Carlisle, were third ; Mr. Jas. 
Noble was fourth ; and Mr. Neil Black, gardener to the Misses Pease, 
•Southend Park, Darlington, was awarded an extra prize. 
For six. Orchids Mr. J. Cypher was first with Saccolabium Blumei 
inajus Dayi, five spikes, very fine ; Odontoglossum vexillarum roseum, 
eight flowers ; Cattleya Gaskelliana, two blooms ; Aerides Lobbi, Den- 
drobium Dearii, and Dendrochilum filiforme. Orchids were not largely 
shown. For six exotic Ferns Mr. Henry Johnson, gardener to J. B. 
Hodgson, Esq., Darlington, was first. He had a good Davalha Mooreana, 
six flowers ; Gleichenia Speluncse, Adiantum farleyense, Gleichenia Mendelli, 
•and Microlepia hirta cristata, all good. Mr. Hammond was placed second 
with excellent plants. For three Crotons Mr. Hammond was first with 
very fine-coloured specimens, Mr. Neil Black being second with larger 
plants, but lacked that fine rich colour so essential to a good Croton. 
For three Dracaenas Mr. J. Noble was first, Mr. J. Hammond second, 
and Mr. J. McIntyre third. For the six tuberous-rooted Begonias Messrs. 
Little & Ballantyne, nurserymen, Carlisle, were first with two-year-old 
plants, having good foliage and very large flowers. For four Ericas the 
■competition was good. Mr. J. Cypher was first with Erica Parmenteriana 
rosea, E. Dawsoniana, E. obbata, and E. Hingstoni. Mr. E. H. Letts second 
with good plants ; and Mr. H. Bulmer, gardener to W. Watson, Esq , Lintz 
'Green, third. In this division bedding plants, alpine and hardy succulent 
plants were well and largely represented. Messrs. Clark Bros, were dis- 
•qualified for showing Echeveria metallica sanguinea and Pachyphyton 
Browni amongst the hardy succulents. 
CUT FLOWERS AND TABLE DECORATIONS. 
For forty-eight Boses, dissimilar, E. B. Whitwell, Esq., Barton Hall, 
the popular northern amateur, added to his former triumphs by being 
placed first. Very fine in his stand were La France, Madame Hippolyte 
Jamain, Annie Wood, Alfred Co'omb, Baronne de Bothschild, Mr. Jowitt, 
very good; Due de Bohan, Etienne Levet, Elie Morel, very large ; 
Duchesse de Moray, Madame Charles Wood, Horace Vernet, Prince Camille 
de Bohan, Charles Lefebvre, and Duke of Wellington. Messrs. Cranston, 
nurserymen, Hereford, were second, but much behind the northern grower, 
Countess of Bosebery being very fine in this stand. Messrs. Mack and 
Eon, Caterick, Darlington, were third. Their best blooms were Etienne 
Levet, Comtesse de Nadaillac, Bartholomew Joubert, Comtesse de Serenyi, 
Marie Finger. For thirty-six Boses Mr. Whitwell was again first with 
very fine blooms; and Messrs. Cranston second, showing a superior lot 
than in the forty-eights. For twelve yellow Boses and twelve Boses 
of any colour Messrs. Mack & Son were first in the latter class with 
fine blooms of Alfred Colomb. This firm was also first for Tea-scented 
Boses. 
Herbaceous plants were well shown by Mr. Thos. Battersby, Axwell Park. 
He had Delphiniums Hermine Stenger, hybridum and azureum, Sida malvacea, 
Erigeron speciosum, Spiraea Filipendula, and Verbascum nigrum. This stand 
was very effectively arranged. 
Table plants were as usual largely shown. Mr. J. McIntyre w T as first with 
six even plants, consisting of Cocos Weddelliana and Aralia Veitchi, Croton 
picturatus, Aralias elegantissima and gracilis, and Dracaena gracilis. Mr. 
Irvine was second, and Mr. Whiting, 126, Bye Hill, third. There were six 
lots staged. Table epergnes were very fine. Mr. J. Cypher was awarded 
the first prize with a charming arrangement of Orchids, stove plants, and 
Ferns. Mr. Irvine was second, and Mr. Webster third. Mr. Cypher was 
first for both bridal and hand bouquets. The bridal bouquet was a magni¬ 
ficent example of the bouquetisc’s art; it combined Stephanotis, white 
Lapageria, Eucharis, Pancratium, all gracefully draped with Adiantum 
cuneatum. Mr. Hutchinson, Toward Boad, Sunderland, was a good 
second. Mr. John Embleton was first amongst a number of competitors 
for a buttonhole bouquet, in which Bouvardias and Forget-me-not were most 
effectively used. 
FRUIT. 
For a collection of fruit, eight dishes, Mr. J. Edmonds, gardener to the 
Duke of St. Albans, Brestwood Lodge, Notts, was a superior first. He had 
a good Queen Pine nearly 4 tbs., Muscat of Alexandria and Black Hamburgh 
Grapes, splendid Boyal George Peaches, much admired for their fine colour, 
Elruge Nectarines, Brown Turkey Figs, and Eastnor Castle Melon. Mr. Neil 
Black was second with a small Queen Pine, good Black Hamburgh and 
Muscat Grapes, a Banana, and Hero of Lockinge Melon. Mr. Edmonds was 
also first in the collection of fruit, Pines excluded, with excellent produce. 
Mr. Lawson, gardener to Bev. H. Williamson, Whickham, was second, Boyal 
George Peaches and Mclndoe’s Melon being very good, and Mr. McIntyre 
third. For a Vine bearing in pot, Mr. J. Pringle, Benton Hall, was first with 
Foster’s Seedling. For bunches of Grapes, not less than two varieties, 
Mr. Edmonds was first with Muscat of Alexandria and Madresfield Court; 
second, Mr. B. Westcott, Baby Castle, with the same varieties ; Mr. G. 
Douglas, Hardener to Mr. J. Harvey, Cockermouth, having the third prize. 
Melons, green and scarlet flesh, were well and numerously represented. For 
Peaches Mr. Edmond took the first prize, Mr. N. Black having a similar 
award for Nectarines. Strawberries were very good, Mr. Lawson, gardener 
to Sir J. Ianson, Brough Hall, was first with President. Very good Golden 
Queen Grapes were shown by Mr. Westcott. 
DIVISION B, OPEN TO ALL EXCEPT NURSERYMEN. 
In the class for six plants in bloom Mr. Edward Adams, Swalwell, was 
first, Ericas, Statice profusa, and Phoenocoma prolifera being very large and 
finely bloomed. This gentleman is a licensed victualler and a well-known 
amateur. Mr. Methven, gardener to E. Lange, Esq., Heathfield House, Low 
Fell, was second, his best plant being Erica Exquisite, which was very good. 
For six foliage plants Mr. E. H. Letts was awarded premier honours with 
Dasylirion acrotrichum, Croton Johannis elegans and majesticum, all finely 
coloured, Encephalartos villosus, and Seaforthia elegans. Mr. J. Hammond 
was a good second, and Mr. Neil Black third. For six Ferns Mr. Johnston 
was first with Dicksonia antarctica, Gleichenia Mendeli, Goniophlebium 
subauriculatum fine, Gleichenia rupestris, and Adiantum excisum. Mr. J. 
Noble was second with creditable plants. For table plants Mr. McIntyre 
was first with superior examples. Coleuses, Fuchsias, and hardy Ferns were 
extensively shown in this division and of very good quality. 
For twenty-four Boses in the same division Mr. Whitwell was again first; 
Mr. Burrell, another well-known northern amateur, being second with Boses 
fine but smaller than the first. For twelve Mr. Barrel secured the first prize. 
For six bunches of cut flowers Mr. Bollom, gardener to Sir H. A. Clavering, 
Axwell Park, was first with Stanhopea insignis, Bougainvillea glabra, Alla- 
mandas, Ixoras, and the old Pentas carnea. For an epergne Mr. E. H. 
Bradley was the premier exhibitor ; he was also first for the bridal bouquet 
amongst eight exhibits. 
Not for competition was a large stand of stove and greenhouse plants 
from Messrs. Ireland & Thompson, Edinburgh : these were much admired. 
In the collection we noticed Nepenthes Mastersiana, the pitchers being 
llg inches long by 9 in circumference. Nepenthes Harryana was also striking, 
and Anthurium Veitchii had leaves 4 feet long; and in fine condition were 
Phyllotaeuium Lindeni, Bertolonia superbissima, Calanthes mascula, Odon¬ 
toglossum Boezlii, and Adiantum Luddemannianum. Messrs. Fell & Co., 
nurserymen, Hexham, showed a grand stand of hardy Coniferae suitable for 
the district. Mr. J. Watson, nurseryman, Fenham. Newcastle, showed also 
a similar stand to the above. Messrs. Little & Ballantyne, Knowfield, Car¬ 
lisle, exhibited a collection of stove and greenhouse plants, conspicuous 
amongst which were a fine lot of double Ivy-leaved Pelargoniums and 
Begonia Moonlight, the latter not much known in the north. 
The Committee and their Secretary, Mr. Gillespie, were indefatigable in 
their exertions to make the Show a success, and it is very much to be re¬ 
gretted that the weather militated so much against their efforts. After the 
Show the Committee and Judges dined together, the President of the Society, 
Mr. Hodgkins, presiding, supported by the Treasurer, Councillor Thomas 
Grey, and the great rosarian, the Bev. H. D’Ombrain. Loyal patriotic toasts 
and the welfare of the Society were given and received with much en¬ 
thusiasm. Mr. D’Ombrain made a humorous and pleasing speech, which was 
much applauded.—B. C. 
Poultry and Pigeons in Gardens.— Seeing a complaint from Mr. 
T. B. Dolly in the last issue of your Journal respecting the Pigeon 
nuisance, I enclose an extract bearing on the subject:—“A farmer need 
not s 0 fence his field that a neighbour’s poultry cannot get into it. 
It isthe duty of the owner of the poultry to fence them up, so that 
they cannot trespass on other people’s land. If the farmer finds your 
fowls on his land he can sue you for trespass as often as they actually 
