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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ August 7,1890. 
Orchids were not largely shown. The best collection was staged by Mr. 
E. Carr, gardener to W. A. Gillett, Esq., Fair Oak Lodge, Bishopstoke, com¬ 
prising such plants as Lycaste Deppei, Chysis aurea, Odontoglossum 
vexillarium, Epidendrum vitellinum majus, and Auguloa Clowesi. Mr. 
Blandford was second. The best specimen Orchid was a Cattleya 
Gaskelliana from Mr. Cypher ; second, Mr. J. Evans, gardener to Lady 
Ashburton, Melchet Court, Romsey. Amateurs staged most creditably 
in the classes set apart for them. 
Cut Flowers. —These made a good display in the tent with the 
fruit. For twenty-four Roses, distinct, Mr. S. G. Rumsey, Wrotham, 
Kent, was placed first with a capital lot for so late in the season, the 
blooms being large and richly coloured, especially Comte de Raimbaud, 
Duke of Edinburgh, Alfred Colomb, Earl of Dufferin, Madame Hoste, 
John S. Mill and Mrs. J. Laing. Messrs. Perkins & Sons, Coventry, were 
second, and Messrs. Keynes, Williams & Co., Salisbury, third. For 
twelve Roses, distinct, Mr. W. Neville, gardener to F. W. Flight, Esq., 
Twvford, Winchester, was first with good blooms, Catherine Mermet, 
The Bride, Souvenir d’Elise, and The Hon. Edith Gifford being good. 
Second, Mr. A. Pomeroy, gardener to Dr. D. Seaton, Bitterne. For 
twelve bunches of stove or greenhouse flowers Mr. Budd was first, 
staging good Orchids, Stephanotis floribunda, iEchmea fulgens and 
Allamanda Hendersoni, Mr. J. Evans second. Hardy herbaceous 
flowers were plentifully staged, the best lot of twelve varieties coming 
from Messrs. Cheal & Son, Crawley. Mr. R. West, gardener to J. R. 
Wigram, Esq., Northlands, Salisbury, w r as second, and Mr. Evans third. 
For twelve Carnations and Picotees, six of each, Mr. W. Clements, Ford, 
Salisbury, was easily first, as also for twelve Carnations in not less than 
six varieties, and for twelve Picotees ; in all cases the flowers were 
fine. For twelve Dahlias, not less than eight varieties, Mr. West took 
leading honours, Mr. Neville being second. The best Pompon Dahlias 
staged in threes were from Mr. J. Evans. Second, Messrs. Cheal. For 
the best epergne decoration Mr. Cypher was well ahead with a good 
arrangement of choice flowers. Second, Miss A. Hobley. Messrs. Per¬ 
kins were invincible in the classes for ball and bridal bouquets, staging 
in both instances in their usual style. Mr. J. R. Chard, Stoke Newing¬ 
ton, and Messrs. Drover, Fareham Nurseries, were second in the re¬ 
spective classes. For six buttonhole bouquets Messrs. Perkins were 
first ; Mr. Garner, gardener to Mrs. Braddyll, Amberwood, Christchurch, 
was second. Baskets of wild flowers and Grasses were a strong feature. 
Miss K. Golding, Winchester Road, Portswood, was first, and Miss A. 
Hobby second, both staging well. 
Fruit. —This was staged in large quantities, and with the exception 
of the black Grapes, which w r ere generally rather short of colour, made 
a fine display, as many as 116 bunches of Grapes being staged. For six 
dishes of fruit, Pines excluded, there were eight competitors. After a 
close scrutiny the Judges awarded premier honours to Mr. W. Iggulden, 
gardener to the Earl of Cork, Marston House, Frome, for a generally 
good collection, comprising Madresfield Court Grapes, medium-sized 
bunches and berries, well coloured ; Muscat of Alexandria, good Hero 
of Lockinge Melon, Moorpark Apricot, Sea Eagle Peaches, extra good, 
and Figue d’Or Figs. Mr. W. H. Ward, gardener to the Earl of Radnor, 
Longford Castle, Salisbury, was a close second ; Muscat of Alexandria, 
and Madresfield Court Grapes, Hero of Lockinge Melon, and Royal 
George Peaches being his best dishes. Mr. G. Inglefield, gardener to 
Sir J. Kelk, Bart., Tedworth, Marlborough, was third, also staging well, 
large clusters of well-coloured Black Hamburgh Grapes and richly- 
coloured Elruge Nectarines being conspicuous. For three bunches of 
black Grapes there were five competitors. Mr. Inglefield took the 
leading position with Black Hamburgh, fine in bunch, berry, and 
colour. Second, Mr. F. Bennett, nurseryman, Posbrook, Tichfield ; 
third, Mr. Ward, all staging well. For three bunches of white 
Grapes there were six competitors. Mr. N. Molyneux, gardener to 
J. C. Gamier, Esq., Rooksbury Park, Wickham, Fareham, was distinctly 
first with Muscat of Alexandria, long shapely bunches, extra large 
berries, and only needing a trifle more colour to make them perfect. Mr. 
Inglefield was second, showing the same variety, and Mr. H. W. Ward 
third. For two bunches of black Grapes eight staged. Mr. J. Allen, 
gardener to Captain the Hon. V. Montagu, Wherwell Priory, Andover, 
was placed first with Alicante, medium sized bunches, berries, and 
colour. Mr. H. Innes was second with Black Hamburgh. Mr. Curtis, 
gardener to J. S. Dixon, Esq., Holly Bank, Hythe, third. Some good 
judges thought the latter should have been placed first. Mr. Allen also 
took premier honours for two bunches of white Grapes with Muscat of 
Alexandria, shapely bunches of good colour. Mr. Innes second with 
Buckland Sweetwater. Mr. Curtis third. Nine staged single bunches 
of black Grapes, the best coming from Mr. Inglefield, a medium sized 
bunch of Black Hamburgh well finished gaining him the award. Mr. 
Iggulden was second with Madresfield Court, well coloured ; and Mr. F. 
Bennett third. The best single bunch of white Grapes was a perfect 
one in every respect of Muscat of Alexandria from Mr. N. Molyneux, 
who was first amongst seven other competitors. Mr. E. Varney was 
second with Buckland Sweetwater, large in bunch and berry ; and Mr. 
Ward third. For one Pine Mr. J. Evans won with Smooth Cayenne of 
fair quality ; Mr. Budd following. 
Scarlet-flesh Melons were sparsely shown. The best Blenheim Orange 
was from Mr. J. Evans ; second, Mr. R. Woodfine, gardener to Major 
Boyd, Emsworth House. Green-flesh Melons were more numerously 
staged. Mr. W. Pope, gardener to the Earl of Carnarvon, Highclere 
Castle, Salisbury, was "first with Hero of Lockinge; Mr. T. Annalls, 
gardener to T. C. Shenton, Esq., Twyford, Winchester, second ; Mr. 
H. W. Ward third. For the best dish of six Peaches there were eleven 
competitors, the first prize falling to Mr. J. Allen for extremely good 
Barrington ; Sea Eagle from Mr. Iggulden, and Royal George from Mr. 
N. Molyneux being second and third respectively. For the best dish 
of six Nectarines the same number competed, Mr. J. Budd being first 
with capital Elruge ; Mr. Inglefield was second, and Mr. Iggulden third. 
For six dishes of hardy outdoor fruit, distinct, Mr. J. Allen was easily 
first with extra fine Gooseberries, Raspberries, Black and Red Currants, 
and Apricots ; second, Mr. R. West, staging well. 
Vegetables. —These were a strong feature of the Show, as they 
always are at Southampton. Classes were provided for collections of 
twelve and nine varieties, two sorts of Potatoes being allowed in both 
classes. In the former class there were but three competitors, first 
honours falling to Mr. T. Wilkins, gardener to Lady Theodora Guest, 
Inwood House, Henstridge, Blandford, for a capital all-round lot. 
Rousham Park Onion, Veitch’s Autumn Giant Cauliflower, Green Globe 
Artichokes, Intermediate Carrot (extra fine), Sutton’s Seedling Potato, 
Duchess Pea, Jersey Lily Turnips, Canadian Wonder Bean, Carter’s 
Iris Round Potato, and Perfection Tomato were the leading dishes. 
Mr. C. J. Waite, gardener to Col. The Hon. W. P. Talbot, Glenhurst, 
Esher, was a close second, with Golden Rocca Onion, Glenhurst 
Favourite Tomato, Stourbridge Glory Kidney, and Chiswick Favourite 
Round Potatoes, and Ne Plus Ultra Runner Bean. Mr. W. Pope was 
a good third. For nine varieties there were five competitors, Mr. 
Inglefield being first, staging a good lot; Mr. Allen second, and Mr. 
N. Molyneux third. Messrs. Suttons provided the prizes for six dishes, 
to include two varieties of their sending out. For these ten competed 
Messrs. Waite, Wilkins, and Pope taking the honours in the order 
named. For Messrs. Webb’s prizes, Messrs. Waite and Pope were first 
and second respectively, with varieties similar to those named pre¬ 
viously, all staging well. 
Mr. B. Ladhams staged, “not for competition,” a capital lot of cut, 
hardy, and herbaceous flowers, which were much admired. 
LEICESTER SHOW AND FRUIT CONFERENCE. 
Tuesday, August 5th. 
The annual horticultural Exhibition in the Abbey Park, Leicester, 
has gained the well-deserved reputation of being one of the best in 
England, and it invariably attracts a large muster of horticulturists 
and the public. The Show on Tuesday last was no exception to the 
rule ; the weather was brilliant in the extreme, the heat being pleasantly 
tempered by a slight breeze, and the beautiful park, now in its best 
condition, was consequently thronged with thousands of visitors. Very 
rarely do we see such crowds of people at shows in the south of 
England and the metropolitan district. It is quite refreshing to find 
that flower shows have not lost their power of attracting the multitude, 
and it must be a source of intense satisfaction to all the officials to find 
such results repay them for their exertions. The Leicester Show is 
peculiar in the respect that it is entirely under the management of a 
Committee appointed by the Corporation, and with the help of the 
courteous and experienced superintendent of the park, Mr. John Burn, 
they have succeeded in rendering the Show first-rate from a horticul¬ 
tural point of view, and highly successful as a popular holiday and 
means of innocent recreation for the citizens of a populous town. 
Four large tents were filled with exhibits, and in every case the 
plants, flowers, fruits, or vegetables were of praiseworthy quality. We 
can, however, only give a brief summary of the leading features, with 
the names of the prizewinners, for time did not permit much note¬ 
taking. 
In the principal plant tent the chief features were the groups both 
competing and non-competing. Messrs. B. S. Williams & Son, Upper 
Holloway, London, had a grand group of fine-foliage plants, including 
Sarracenias, which were highly commended. The competing groups 
were bold and effective of the usual style. Messrs. Johnstone of Stone- 
leigh ; G. Barry, gardener to H. Snow, Esq., Stoneygate ; J. Mawbey, 
New Humberston ; and J. & H. Hickling, Loughborough, were the 
prizetakers in the order named. Then there were classes for Coleuses, 
Begonias, Zonal Pelargoniums, Fuchsias, Ferns, and stove and green¬ 
house plants, which occupied considerable space, and included some 
admirably grown plants. The principal winners in the five first-named 
classes were Messrs. J. Roberts, Johnston, Barry, Rogers, and Hassell. 
This tent was, however, so thronged with visitors early in the day that 
it was impossible to obtain details of all the exhibits. 
CUT FLOWERS. 
Division B, for cut flowers, open to all—Immediately opposite the 
entrance on the centre table was an exceedingly handsome group of 
Orchids from Messrs. F. Sander & Co., of St. Albans. Very conspicuous 
were well-flowered specimens of Cattleya aurea, C. Gaskelliana, C. Scho- 
fieldiana, and the rare and beautiful Sobralia xantholeuca ; a long 
raceme of Renanthera Lowi was also sent, and attracted much attention, 
having two distinct and diffeiently marked kinds of flowers ; Disa 
grandiflora, Cypripedium Curtisi, and numbers of Odontoglossums, 
Oncidiums, and Dendrobiums were also shown. The group was fringed 
by Maidenhair Ferns, and had a centre of Bamboos. Following on the 
centre table was a group of Tuberous Begonias, double and single cut 
flowers, from Mr. B. R. Davies, Yeovil, Somerset; also a remarkably 
fine group of these showy plants from Messrs. J. Laing & Sons, Forest 
Hill Nurseries, London. A stand of Carnations (Mrs. Reynolds Hole) 
from Mr. J. House, Peterborough, attracted much notice. This variety 
is coming into favour rapidly as useful for cutting. 
For twelve bunches of stove or greenhouse cut flowers Mr. P. Blair, 
