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JOURNAL OF HORTICLLTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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maximum in sun on the 27tb, 133‘1°; minimum on the grass on the 
1 st, 271:°. Warmest day, 27th ; coldest day, the Ist ; mean temperature 
of the air at 9 A.M., 59'1° ; mean temperature of soil 1 foot deep, 57'8°. 
The corn crops are looking well, but the hay crop is short. Rain is much 
needed for Turnips and the garden crops generally.” 
CHISWICK AND TURNHAM GREEN SHOW. 
July 3rd. 
The fourth annual Show of the above Society was held in the grounds of 
the Royal Horticultural Society, Chiswick, and, favoured by beautiful 
weather, it proved to bo a great success. As was the case last year, the 
Exhibition was held in two marquees, and these looked particularly bright 
and effective when the large number of exhibitors and their assistants 
had done their work and retired to give place to the Judges. Under the 
superintendence of Mr. Barron the necessary arrangements were rapidly and 
effectively carried out, and we must congratulate the Honorary Secretary, 
J. T. Musgrave, Esq., on the general success of the Show, which was certainly 
not inferior in any respect to exhibitions which have not, as in this case, to 
depend chiefly upon local support. 
GROUPS OP PLANTS. 
There were only two entries in Class 1, that for a group of plants arranged 
for effect in a space not exceeding 100 square feet, Messrs. Fromow & Sons, 
nurserymen, Turnham Green, securing the first prize, and Mr. Brown, nur¬ 
seryman, Richmond, the second prize. These were exceptionally handsome 
groupsj that of Messrs. Fromow containing Gloxinias, Lihums, and Gladiolus 
Colvilli albus amongst others, while Ferns were freely and judiciously inter¬ 
spersed amongst them. Mr. Brown’s collection included a large proportion 
of Pelargoniums, agreeably relieved by Ferns, and was very attractive. 
Class 2 was devoted to groups not exceeding a space of 60 square feet, and 
this provoked a far greater amount of competition, the five groups exhibited 
occupying the greater portion of one side of the tent. One and all were 
exceedingly bright and most tastefully arranged. The first prize was secured 
by Mr. Wright, gardener to E. H. Watts, Esq., Devonhurst, Chiswick. This 
extremely attractive collection included Gloxinias, Liliums, Caladiums, and 
Dracaenas amongst others, and undoubtedly deserved premier honours, 
although the group shown by E. M. Nelson, Esq., Hanger Hill House, Ealing, 
was a very close second, his collection having perhaps a little more colour 
than that shown by Mr. Wright. The third prize was secured by Mr. Buck- 
land, gardener to H. Pearks, Esq., Heathfield Cottage, Turnham Green. 
Stove and greenhouse plants were well shown by E. M. Nelson, E. H. 
Watts, and H. G. Lake, Esqs., Fairlawn House, Turnham Green. In the 
class for six the former gentleman took first prize with the following :— 
Allamandas Hendersonii and Chelsonii, Statice profusa (a fine plant), Gene- 
tyllis tulipifera. Plumbago capensis, and Vinca alba ; these were all healthy 
and well grown. Mr. Watts and Mr. Lake took second and third prizes 
respectively. The first-named exhibitor took the first prize for six exotic 
Ferns, showing large and healthy plants, Messrs. Lake and Nelson being 
second and third. Fine-foliage plants were also well shown, Mr. Brown, 
Richmond, securing first honours in the class for six with excellent specimens. 
Mr. E. M. Nelson was a good second, and Messrs. Fromow & Sons took the 
third prize. The first prize for six Caladiums fell to J. R. Starling, Esq., the 
second to H. Pearks, Esq., and the third to Mr. E. M. Nelson. 
In the class for six Coleuses Mr. Watts was again to the fore with excel¬ 
lent plants of good colour, Mr. Starling securing second and Mr. Lake third 
prizes, a special third prize being awarded to J. J. Flack, Esq., Hampton Road, 
Twickenham. Mr. Watts also took the first prize for three Fuchsias, and 
Mr. Lake the second. The latter gentleman was also second in the class for 
six Zonal Pelargoniums, Mr. Flack being placed first. Begonias were admir¬ 
ably shown by Messrs. Starling, Nelson, and Pearks, who took first, second, 
and third prizes respectively. In the class for Lycopods Mr. Watts easily 
secured first prize with six really magnificent Selaginellas, many being of 
large size and remarkably healthy appearance. The second prize fell to Mr. 
Nelson, and the third to Mr. Starling. Cockscombs were fairly well shown 
by H. Smith, Esq., Hogarth Lane, Chiswick, as were Gloxinias by Mr. Star¬ 
ling and Mr. Flack, all of whom secured prizes. Six splendid plants of 
Achimenes from Mr. Flack easily secured first prize in Class 16, Mr. Watts 
being second. In the class for plants for table decoration Messrs. Nelson, 
Hardy, and Starling secured the prizes. 
Cut Flowers. —Of these there was an excellent display, the Roses, as a 
matter of course, being strongly to the fore. In Class 18, for twenty-four 
cut blooms of Roses, the first prize was secured by Messrs. G. Bunyard and 
Co., nurserymen, Maidstone, for a splendid box, in which A. K. Williams, 
Marie Baumann, and Madame Gabriel Luizet were especially noticeable. The 
second prize was awarded to Miss Christy, Coombe Bank, Kingston-on- 
Thames (Mr. Moorman, gardener), and the third to Mr. Pearks. Mr. Nelson 
won the first prize for six cut blooms, the second going to Mr. H. Pearks, and 
the third to G. H. Jupp. Esq. In Class 20, for twelve bunches of cut flowers, 
distinct, the first prize was secured by Mr. Nelson with an attractive stand, 
and the second by Mr. Watts. Mr. Nelson took first prize for twenty-four 
cut blooms of Gloxinias, and also for twelve bunches of Zonal Pelargoniums, 
Mr. Starling being second and Mr. Smith third in the latter class. Prizes 
were also provided for bouquets and button-holes, Mr. Brown, Mrs. Morris, 
Mr. Watts, and Mr. Nelson being the chief prizetakers. 
Fruit. —The exhibits in the various fruit classes were not remarkable in 
any way, Messrs. Lake, Watts, and W. Lindell taking the prizes for Straw¬ 
berries. Gooseberries and Currants were fairly shown. Although Grapes 
were not largely shown, the quality was excellent. In the class for two 
bunches of black Grapes Mr. Lindell was deservedly awarded first prize for 
large and well-ripened bunches of Black Hamburgh. Mr. Watts was second, 
and Mr. C. A. Daw, Homefield, Ealing, third with the same variety. The 
last-named gentleman was first in the class for two bunches of white Grapes, 
excellent bunches of Duke of Buccleuch and Buckland Sweetwater being 
shown. 
Vegetables. —These occupied a large portion of the space, the exhib 
being fairly good. For nine dishes of vegetables Mr. C. J. Waite, Esher, 
was placed first. Sir H. Meux second, and Mr. Watts third. 
Special prizes were offered by Messrs. Carter & Co- for Peas, by Messrs. 
Sutton for vegetables. Messrs. Carter’s prizes were won respectively by Mr. 
Ward, Longford Castle, Salisburj ; Mr. Morton, Aylesbury ; and Mr. Waite ; 
while the prizes offered by Messrs. Sutton were won by Mr. Waite, Sir H. 
Meux, and Mr. Flack in the order of their names. 
Amongst the most noticeable miscellaneous exhibits were a splendid group 
of plants shown by Mr. May, gardener to the Marquis of Bute, most attrac¬ 
tively and tastefully arranged ; a really fine brace of Model Cucumbers from 
G. Wright, Esq., The Elms, Acton ; and a large and handsome group of 
hardy ornamental trees in pots from Messrs. C. Lee & Son, Royal Vineyard 
Nurseries, Hammersmith. This group occupied the upper end of one of the 
marquees, and was very attractively arranged. 
FUCHSIAS AS PILLAR PL.iNTS. 
In greenhouses and conservatories there are few plants or flowers 
capable of making more showy and beautiful pillar plants than Fuchsias. 
Most people admire a well-grown Fuchsia in a pot as a stage or window 
plant, and the more natural their habit and profuse their bloom the 
better, but we never saw any pot plants surpass those planted out and 
trained up pillars. In the conservatory here we have many pillar Fuchsias 
8 feet and 10 feet high, and from early spring throughout the summer 
and until late autumn they are very beautiful. Excepting tying the 
main stems to the pillars no attempt is made at training, and the side 
branches, many of which are 3 feet and 4 feet in length, hang all round 
in natural profusion. On the pathway side of the house they often 
almost stop the way. Armfuls of flowers may be cut from them, and it 
is in this way they are generally kept within bounds, as when the strong 
shoots are shortened almost to the main stem in cutting away the flowers 
they soon sprout out again and give a grand succession of bloom. No 
one with the means of planting out Fuchsias should neglect the oppor¬ 
tunity. Any kind of greenhouse or conservatory bed is suitable for them, 
and a good mixture of loam, manure, and sand is the best rooting mixture 
which can be used for them. The time to plant is of little importance. 
Now is as good as any. Plants growing freely in pots now may be 
turned out with advantage, as if carefully handled they will receive no 
check, but grow and form large plants by the autumn.—M. M. 
WINCHESTER SHOW. 
Last Thursday h'storical o’d Winchester was enfete, that day being tho 
septencentenary of the mayoralty, or the seven hundredth anniversary of the 
incorporation of the city. Amongst the visitors on the occasion was the 
Lord Mayor of London, also many ecclesiastical and civic dignitaries ; and 
amongst the events in honour of the rare occurrence was the Flower Show 
the first summer Exhibition of the Winchester Horticultural Society, which 
was established last year, and provided a very successful Chrysanthemum 
Show in November. When we find, as we are pleased to do, a balance of 
£76 on the right side of the ledger on the occasion of an autumn show, we 
cannot but regard it as a most favourable circumstance and good augury of 
future success, for autumn shows are certainly by no means invariably 
financially profitable. The Society is favoured above many others by very 
influential patronage, a good number of subscribers, and a prudent and 
practical executive Committee. This, the schedule of the Show under notice 
clearly indicates, for the funds are not frittered away over the greatest 
possible number of classes, nor lavishly disposed of in a few sensational prizes. 
No doubt competitors would be glad to see the amounts increased in several 
of the classes, and it may be taken for granted the Committee will be equally 
glad to increase them as soon as this can be done ; in the meantime the wise 
policy has been adopted of incurring no serious risks, and thereby the support 
of the well-to-do inhabitants of the city and district and also the co-operation 
of exhibitors is merited. That there are skilful growers of garden produce 
in the locality every department of the Show afforded ample evidence, for 
although competition was not keen in all sections, yet in every one of them 
—plants, flowers, fruit, and vegetables—excellent examples of culture were 
staged. _ . . 
In addition to the prizes offered by the Society in amounts ranging from 
£6 downwards to a few shillings, the Commemoration Committee of the 
Septencentenary provided £20, in three prizes of £10, £6, and £4, for s^enty- 
two Roses. The Exhioition was held in the grounds of Wolvesey Palace. 
The heat for the first day was oppressive, and this, with the counter 
attractions in the city, possibly’ limited the attendance in the afternoon, yet 
towards evening visitors appeared numerous ; and it is hoped that at the 
close of the two days the Show will have proved in every way satisfactory. 
In referring to the exhibits only the most prominent can be particularised. 
Plants —The first class in the schedule was for twelve stove and green¬ 
house plants, six to be in flower, the prizes being £6, £4, and £2. Mrs. 
Pearce, The Firs, Bassett, Southampton (Mr. Wills, gardener), secured the 
first position with admirably grown specimens. The foliage plants comprised 
two healthy Palms, a Latania and Seaforthia, Cycas revoluta in wonderful 
colour : a fair Dasylirion, a remarkably fine Croton Queen Victoria, and a 
bright and healthy Cocos Weddelliana. The flowering plants^ w’ere a 
Stephanotis, Cypripedium barbatum, very good ; a Kalosanthes in first-class 
condition ; a Clerodendron, a large specimen Tuberous Begonia ; and .a good 
plant of Impatiens Siiltani. R. King Wyndham, Esq., Corhampton House, 
Bishops Waltham (Mr. Cox, gardener), was an excellent second, his most 
effective specimens being Acalypha tricolor, highly coloured ; a standard 
Bougainvillea, a good Allamanda, and a very fine example of Nepalolepis 
davallioides furcans : Croten angustifolius was also extremely bright, and 
Medinilla magnifica very healthy. Mr. Hillier, nurseryman, AVmchester, 
secured the remaining prize with good plants, including the best Heaths in the 
Show. In the class for six specimens W. H. Myers, Esq., Svvanmere Pa,rk, 
Bishops Waltham (Mr. Molyneux, gardener), was distinctly ahead, securing 
the first prize with Alocasia macrorliiza variegata, Cissus discolor, and Croton 
Queen Victoria, all in superb condition ; the flowering plants being a Bougain- 
