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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER, 
[ July 24, 1884. 
outline like standard Eoses ; but no Eoses ever shone so brightly. 
Several varieties are used, but by far the most numerous and effective is 
Vesuvius. Leaving Welbeck, a pleasant drive of about four miles along 
country lanes brings us back to Worksop, eventually arriving at Sheffield, 
a thoroughly enjoyable day having been spent by all.—W. K. W. 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
rRUIT AND VEGETABLE SHOW; — July 22xd. 
The combined attractions of the fruit and vegetables, the Carnations 
and Picotees, and the plants submitted to the Floral Committee, formed an 
Exhibition of varied interest such as has not been seen at Kensington for 
some time. The conservatory was filled with exhibits, a central line of 
tables being occupied, in addition to the usual side tables, the whole length 
of the building. The fruit and vegetables were particularly good, the Show 
proving thoroughly satisfactory in all respects. Grapes and Pines were 
uncommonly well represented, small fruits being in good numbers, while the 
vegetables were as clean and fine as could be wished. 
Collections .—Prizes of £5, £4, and £3 were offered for a collection of fruit, 
not more than two varieties of any one kind. Grapes and Pine Apples being 
excluded. This was to encourage larger and more diversified exhibits than 
are usually seen at shows, and proved successful, as four very fine collections 
were staged. The premier honours were assigned to W. H. Long, Esq., M.P., 
Eood Ashton Park, Trowbridge, Wilts (gardener, Mr. Miller), for some hand¬ 
some produce, comprising sixteen varieties—viz., Violette Hative and Bar¬ 
rington Peaches large and well ripened. Pine Apple and Downton Nectarines 
similarly good. President and Adair IStrawberries, Early Purple and Blue 
Gage Plums, Warrington and Telegraph Gooseberries, Scarlet Premier 
Melon beautifully netted, Eastnor Castle Melon, Grape and Black Naples 
Currants, Monstrueuse de Lipari Figs, and Easpberries. Mr. Goldsmith, 
Hollanden, Tonbridge, followed, his best dishes being the Peaches, Nec¬ 
tarines, Currants, Cherries, and Strawberries—all fine well-matured fruits. 
E. D. Lee, Esq., Hartwell House, Aylesbury (gardener, Mr. Eobins), was 
third;, Hero of Lockinge Melon, Stirling Castle Peaches, and Humboldt 
Nectarines being very notable for their large size and good appearance. 
Pine Apples .—There was a wonderful display of these, and some fruits of 
unusually good quality were staged. The leading class was for four Pines, 
in which there were the same number of competitors. Mr. E. Nicholas 
gained the premier award for magnificent, even, finely coloured fruits of 
Smooth Cayenne, two weighing 8 tbs. each, and the other two 8^ lbs. each. 
These were grand samples and attracted much admiration. Mrs. L. H. 
Vivian, Singleton, Swansea (gardener, Mr. J. Harris), took the second place 
with good but less regular fruits of Queen. Lord Carrington, Wycombe 
Abbey, Backs (gardener, Mr. G. T. Miles), was third with two Queens weigh¬ 
ing tbs. and 5^ lbs. each, and two Smooth Cayenne weighine: 4^ lbs. Four 
competitors also entered in the class for two Pines, Mr. Nicholas again 
taking the lead with Smooth Cayenne, 8^ tbs. each, as handsome and praise¬ 
worthy as those in the preceding class. The second-prize fruits were good 
Queens, but the name of the exhibitor was not attached. The third place 
was taken by C. Eyre, Esq., Welford Park, Newbury (gardener, Mr. Eoss), 
with Smooth Cayenne, handsome fruits, but not so large as the first. 
In addition to these Mr. Nicholas exhibited a dozen of the finest Pine 
Apples that have ever been shown, all Smooth Cayenne, none being under 
7 tbs. in weight, and one enormous fruit with a double crown was 10 tbs. An 
extra prize was awarded for this remarkable exhibit, which proved Mr. 
Nicholas to be one of the leading Pine-growers of the present time. 
Grapes .—Five classes were devoted to these, and the quality throughout 
was most satisfactory; indeed in several instances the exhibits were of 
extraordinary merit. Seven lots of three bunches of Black Hamburghs 
were staged. Sir A. W. Macdonald, Bart., Woolmer Lodge, Liphook, Hants 
(gardener, Mr. Tavener), was awarded the leading prize for grand bunches, 
with large well-developed berries, superbly coloured, with a dense black 
bloom. Mr. Edmonds was second with wonderfully large bunches, but 
somewhat rubbed. C. S. H. Thellusson, Esq., Brodsworth Hall, Doncaster 
(gardener, Mr. Chuck), was third with finely coloured smaller samples. 
In the Duke of Buccleuch class there were three competitors, all showing 
specimens distinguished by the great size of their berries, the bunches being 
of moderate size. F. C. A. Daw, Esq., Homefield, Ealing (gardener, Mr. J. 
Baird) was first with beautiful clean samples ; Mr. Eoberts, The Gardens, 
Gunnersbury Park, following closely with very similar samples, Mr. Chuck 
securing the third prize with smaller bunches, but containing enormous 
berries. 
The competition was keener in the class for three bunches of Muscat of 
Alexandria, six lots being entered, but none were in first-rate condition as 
regards colour. Mr. Edmonds won the first place with fine bunches and 
clear handsome berries; Sir Philip Eo.se, Bart., Eayners Park, Bucks (gardener, 
Mr. Cakebread), being second with fairly coloured samples. Mrs. Tristram, 
Fowley, Liphook, Hants (gardener, Mr. Edwards), was third with smaller 
bunches and berries. 
The Madresfield Court class only brought two exhibitors, Mr. Eoberts 
deservedly securing first honours for magnificent bunches, with wonderfully 
fine berries, and superbly coloured. Mr. T. Heath, Northfield House 
Gardens, Henley-on-Thames, was second with wonderfully fine bunches and 
berries, but not nearly so well coloured as the preceding; in fact they were 
scarcely in fit condition for cutting, though the cultural requirements of the 
variety are evidently thoroughly understood by Mr. Heath. 
Five competitors entered in the any other variety class. Mr. W. Tidy 
Stanmore Hall, Great Stanmore, taking the lead with Black Alicante, very 
handsome, beautifully coloured, large, and even. Mr. Herrin, The Gardens, 
Chalfont Park, Gerrard’s Cross, was second with superbly ripened Foster’s 
Seedling; Mr. Eoberts being third with the same variety, much larger in 
bunch, but rather green. 
Melons.—There was a strong competition in the class for two Melons, any 
variety, seventeen pairs being staged. Viscount Eversley,Heckfield,Winchfield 
(gardener, Mr. Wildsmith), gained the leading place with Sutton’s Scarlet 
Invincible, beautifully ripened ; E. H. C. Neville, Esq., Wellingore, Grantham, 
(gardener, Mr. T. Hare), follow^ed with an unnamed green-flesh and finely 
netted variety. Mr. Ward, The Gardens, Longford Castle, Salisbury, was 
thu'd with High Cross Hybrid, finely netted. 
Peaches and Nectarines. —These were admirably represented, there being 
eight competitors with the former and fifteen with the latter. For dishes of 
Peaches Lady H. Somerset, Eastnor Castle, Ledbury (gardener, Mr. Coleman), 
took the first position with Eoyal Kensington and Bellegarde, beautiful fruits, 
well ripened, Mr. Eobins was second with Stirling Castle very large, and 
Barrington, fine ; Mr. J. Eead, Mont Mount, Mill Hill, being third with Eoyal 
George and Grosse Mignonne, smaller. The Nectarines were superb, especially 
the magnificently coloured examples of Lord Napier from Mr. Eoberts, which 
were placed first. Mr. Wallis, Keele Hall Gardens, was second with Elruge, 
and Mr. Eobins third wdth Lord Napier of good colour, but not so large as 
the first. 
Stratoberries .—The display of these was fairly good in two of the three 
classes. Pour lots of two dishes were staged, Mr. Edmonds leading with 
Duke of Edinbuj'gh and Sir Joseph Paxton finely coloured. Mr. Chuck was 
second with Oxonian and the Duke of Edinburgh, a very few points behind ; 
H. Waterhouse, Esq., Newbury (gardener, Mr. Maber) following with Sir 
Joseph Paxton and James Veitch. A class was devoted to the Old Hautbois, 
but only two rather poor dishes were entered—namely, by Mr. Ward and Mr. 
Haines, Coleshill House Gardens, Berks, who were awarded the second and 
third prizes. For one dish of any other variety there were twelve competitors. 
Mr. Goldsmith was first with Sir Joseph Paxton, very handsome ; Mr. Chuck 
followed with British Queen, and Mr. Edmonds, Bestwood Gardens, Arnold, 
Notts, was third with Duke of Edinburgh. 
In other classes the competition was keen. Thus ten dishes of Cherries 
were staged, Mr. Coleman taking the first place with Bigarreau Napoleon, 
followed by Messrs. Miles and Hudson with the same variety. Messrs. 
Waterman, Chadwick, Ford, Walker, and Goldsmith were the prizetakers 
with Gooseberries, all showing remarkably good samples, especially the first- 
named. Figs, all Brown Turkey, were contributed by Messrs. Wallis, Eoberts, 
and Ward, who won the prizes in that order ; Easpberries being shown by 
Messrs. Walker and Chadwick, and Currants were well represented by the 
exhibits from Messrs. Eobins, Eoss, and Ford. 
Vegetables. —Ten handsome collections of vegetables (eight kinds) 
were contributed, all very close in merit and most creditable to the 
exhibitors. The premier award was secured by Mr. Haines, Coleshill 
House Gardens, Highworth, for beautiful clear examples of Autumn Giant 
Cauliflowers, Telegraph Peas, Green Globe Artichokes, Nantes Horn 
Carrots, Trophy Tomatoes, Early White Naples Onions, Moore’s Cream 
Marrow, and Veitch’s Ashleaf Potatoes. Mr. Miles was a close second, his 
Itahan Tripoh Onions being remarkably fine. Stamfordian Tomatoes 
were also a strong feature in his collection. Mr. Ward was third with a 
good collection, including Eed Flat Tripoli Onions, very fine, and Tender 
and True Cucumber. 
For six dishes of Peas Mr. Marriott, Boston, Lincolnshire, was first, 
showing grand pods of Carter’s Commander-iu-Chief, Johnson’s Fillbasket, 
House’s Perfect Marrow, Evolution, Webb’s Wordsley Wonder, and Carter’s 
Telegraph. Mr. Muir, The Gardens, Margam Park, and Captain Le Blanc, 
Northaw House, Barnet (gardener, Mr. J. May), followed in that order, six 
lots being entered. 
Potatoes were shown in abundance, very even and clean. Fourteen 
collections of three varieties were staged, Mr. Meads gaining first honours 
with Welford Park, WModstock, Kidney, and Henderson’s Kidney, all clean 
and good tubers. Equal second prizes were adjudged to Mr. Ford and Mr. 
Haines, whose best dishes were Prizetaker, Prolific Kidney, Eivers’ Royal 
Ashleaf, and Woodstock Kidney. Mr. C. Herrin was third with Inter¬ 
national Kidney, very fine. Kidney Beans were represented by eighteen 
dishes, Mr. Miller leading with Canadian Wonder, Mr. Ward and Mr. 
Waterman following closely with the same variety. Mushrooms were 
shown by Messrs. Hudson, Herrin, and Haines, who were the prizetakers. 
Tomatoes were admirably represented by thirteen dishes, twelve fruits 
each, Mr. Edwards being first with Veitch’s Criterion, beautiful even 
highly-coloured fruits; Mr. Cakebread second with Hathaway’s Excelsior, 
similarly fine; and Mr, R. Farrance, ChadweE Heath, Essex, third with 
Selected Trophy. 
Cucumbers were largely represented, four brace of prickly varieties and 
fourteen brace of smooth varieties being entered. In the former class Mr. 
Woodbam was first with Pearson’s Long Gun, handsome even fruits 22 inches 
in length. Mr. Ward second with Duke of Edinburgh, small but neat; and 
Mr. Meads third with the same variety. The best smooth fruits were Tender 
and True fi'om Mr. Gilmore; the same variety from Mr. Richards, The 
Gardens, Somerley House, Ringwood, being second j and Mr. Waite, Glen- 
hurst Gardens, Esher, was third with Cardiff Castle. 
Special Prizes. —A number of firms offered special prizes for vegetables, 
and the competition was good for the majority, the awards being as follows :— 
Messrs. Carters’ prize for four dishes of Peas Stratagem, Telephone, Pride of 
the Mai'ket, and Culverwell’s Telegraph brought six competitors—Mr. Mar¬ 
riott ; Mr. Wiles, Edgcote Gardens, Banbury ; Earl of Radnor ; Mr, Osman, 
and Mr. R. Phillips, The Cedars, Meopham, Kent, securing the honours in 
that order. Messrs. Webb & Sons’ prizes for a dish of Wordsley Wonder 
Peas were keenly competed for, eleven dishes being staged. Mr. H. Marriott 
was first with fine samples ; Mr. J. Cook, Boston, second ; and Mr. Muir third. 
Mr. T. Laxton, Bedford, offered prizes for Evolution Pea and John Harrison 
Long-pod Bean, the former being secured by Mr. Marriott with wonderful 
specimens ; the Hon. G. J. Goschen, Hawkhurst; and Mr. Gilbert, The 
Gardens, Burghley, thirteen dishes being entered. Mr. Miles was first with 
the Beans, followed by Mr. Osman, and E. Williams, The Gardens, Peas- 
marsh, Sussex. Mr. House’s prize for a dish of the Perfect Marrow Pea 
brought three competitors, Mr. Marriott being again first with fine specimens. 
Messrs. J. Wheeler & Sons, Gloucester, offered two prizes for Cucumbers 
Empress of India and Duke of Cornwall, but there was only one exhibit, Mr. 
G. Steggles, Faulkner’s House, Hadlow, ’Tonbridge, being awarded the 
second prize. 
COMMITTEES. 
The exhibits before the Fruit and Floral Committees were not very 
numerous, but the new plants and miscellaneous collections of flowers made 
a good show. 
Fruit Committee. —Present: Harry J. Veitch, Esq., in the chair, and 
Messrs. J. Lee, G. Bunyard, W. Denning, G. Goldsmith, C. Ross, G. Paul, 
Sidney Ford, J. Eoberts, A. Howcroft, James Smith, H. Webb, and R. D. 
Blackmore. 
