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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ August :8 1890. 
DEVON AND EXETER.— August 22nd. 
This Society held ita annual Exhibition of plants, fruits, flowers, 
and vegetables on Northernhay, Exeter, on the above date. Northern- 
hay is a public garden, occupying an elevated position within a few 
hundred yards of the Queen Street Station of the London and South- 
Western Railway, and is in every way a very suitable place for the 
holding of the summer annual Show. Fortunately on this occasion 
the weather was everything that the indefatigable Hon. Secretary (Mr. 
G. D. Cann) and the Committee could wish, with the result that the 
Show was one of the best in every respect that the Society has had for 
a long time. 
PLANTS. 
In the twenty-five classes provided in the Society’s schedule for 
plants the absence of Mr. Lock’s exhibits was, as at Southampton, 
Taunton, and Salisbury, daring the shows held in those important horti¬ 
cultural centres within the last three weeks, very noticeable in the 
general display. With nine stove and greenhouse plants and flowei'3, 
distinct, Mr. W. Rowland, gardener to W. Brock, Esq., was first. His 
plantsof Clerodendron Balfourianumand Stephanotis floribunda were fine 
specimens of good culture. Ailamandas nobilis and Hendersoni, Ixora 
Williamsi, Dipladenias amabilis and Brearleyana were also good. Mr. 
Curry, gardener to Colonel Pepper, Milford Hall, Salisbury, was second 
with good plants. In the corresponding class for a like number of stove 
and greenhouse foliage plants the same exhibitors occupied the same 
positions as in the preceding class. Mr. Rowland's Palms were large 
•and good, but his Crotons were rather deficient in colour. He staged 
Dicksonia squarrosa ; Crotons Disraeli, Johannis, and Andreanus; 
Latania borbonica, Kentia Belmoreana, Dicksonia antarctica, and 
Anthurium Warocqueanum. With nine stove and greenhouse Ferns Mr. 
Ebbot, gardener to the Rev. Hamilton-Gell, Winslade, Exeter, was 
placed first for very good plants of medium size, and very fresh. The 
best of these were Microlepia hirta cristata and Goniophlebium 
subauricu’atum, Mr. Rowland being second. The last-named exhibitor 
was first in the following classes :—Six Dracaenas, six Fuchsias, three 
Liliums. Mr. Ebbott was first for six Caladiums, staging, like Mr. 
Rowland in the foregoing classes, very creditably grown plants. Mr. 
W. C. Sim was first for six tuberous-rocted Begonias and for six 
Cockscombs, showing good plants in each case. Mr. T. Knapman was 
first for six Zonal Pelargoniums with well grown plmts, being also first 
for a like number of double-flowered Pelargoniums. For a group of 
miscellaneous plants arranged for effect in an oval with a diameter 
of 12 feet by 16 feet, Mr. Rowland was awarded a silver cup, value £5, 
for a very good arrangement of suitable plants, Mr. Curry being a good 
second, and Mr. W. C. Sim third. In the class reducing the diameter 
to 12 feet by 8 feet Colonel Garrett was first and Mr. Knapman second, 
both exhibitors arranging very good groups. 
CUT FLOWERS. 
The seventeen classes devoted to cut flowers were well contested, the 
exhibits in most cases being very meritorious. With twenty-four Show 
and Fancy Dahlias, distinct varieties, Mr. S. Cooper was first, and Mr. 
Nation second, both showing stands of even fresh blooms of leading 
varieties. With twelve blooms of the same description of this still 
popular flower, the same exhibitors occupied a like position, but in the 
class for twelve Cactus and decorative varieties, distinct, their positions 
were reversed, Mr. Nation taking first place and Mr. Cooper second. 
With six varieties of the Dahlia Mr. Knapman was first and Mr. Cooper 
second, the last named exhibitor taking first for six bunches of Pompons 
arranged with foliage. Mr. W. H. Fowler, Taunton, had the best 
twelve spikes of Gladioli, distinct, with a very good stand, Sir W. Leth- 
Toridge being second. Mr. Fowler was first for twelve Roses, showing 
fresh even blooms. Mr. Nation, Mrs. Hart, and Mr. Cooper wfre suc¬ 
cessful exhibitors of Asters, staging good blooms. Mr. Kneel had the 
best stand of twelve Hollyhocks, and the Rev. J. L. Gibbs the second 
best. Mr. Fowler was first for a very good stand of twelve Carnations. 
■Messrs. Hamilton-Gell, Richards, Knapman, Cooper, and Mr. Macalister 
were also successful exhibitors in minor classes. 
FRUIT. 
This was well shown throughout all the twenty-four classes provided 
for it. There were several good collections of ten kinds staged in com¬ 
petition for the silver cup, value £5 5s , given as a first prize by those 
generous supporters of horticulture, Messrs. Robert Yeitch & Son. 
Mr. H. W. Ward, gardener to the Earl of Radnor, Longford Castle, 
’Salisbury, was first with good fruit, consisting of medium-sized Queen 
Pine, Muscat of Alexandria and Madresfield Court Grapes, Blenheim 
Orange Melon; Sea Eagle Peaches, large, even, well-coloured fruits; 
large Brunswick Figs, Moor Park Apricots, Pine Apple Nectarines, 
Green Gage Plums, and Red Astrachan Apples. Mr. J. Lloyd, 
gardener to V. Stuckley, Esq , Langport, was a good second, his best 
being a fine Smooth Cayenne Pine Apple, Pine Apple Nectarines, 
Muscat of Alexandria and Madresfield Court Grapes, and a hybrid 
Melon. Mr. Iggulden, gardener to the Earl of Cork, Marston, Frome, 
was third. In the class for six kinds of fruit (Fine excluded') Mr. 
Mairs, gardener to Sir John Shelley, Bart., was first with even and 
fairly well coloured bunches of Gros Maroc, Barrington Peaches, 
Blenheim Orange Melon, Pine Apple Nectarines. Moor Park Apricots, 
and Kirk’s Plums, a good even lot of fruit. Sir W. H. Walrond’s 
•gardener was a good second, showing in his collection grand bunches of 
Alnwick Seedling Grapes. Mr. Bull, gardener to Sir R. Buller, Downes, 
Crediton, had the best Pine Apple, and Colonel Garrett the second 
best. Mr. Iggulden was first for three bunches oE Black Hamburgh 
Grapes, his bunches being well coloured, but lacking freshness ; Mr. 
Lloyd was a good second. Mr. McMillan, gardener to Sir G. Stuckley, 
was first for Muscat of Alexandria, staging good-sized well-coloured 
bunches; Mr. Lloyd taking second place with good exhibits. Mr. 
Iggulden was first for Madresfield Court with bunches of medium size 
and good colour, Mr. Lloyd being a good second. With three bunches 
of Black Alicante, Mr. Copp, gardener to W. E. S. Erie Drax, Esq , 
Holines*- House, Dorchester, was first, staging medium-sized, well- 
coloured bunches, carrying a grand bloom, Lord Poltimore’s gardener 
being second ; Mr. H. W. Ward being first for Foster’s Seedling, staging 
large well-coloured bunches, Mr Iggulden being second. Mr. LuttrAl s 
gardener (Dunster Castle) was first for Buckland Sweetwater, having 
large well c floured bunches. Mr. Benmore was second with nice 
bunches. The best dish of Peaches came from Dunster Castle, R >yal 
George ; Mr. H. W. Ward being a very cl.’se second, 'with large, even, 
and finely coloured fruits of Bellegarde. 
Mr. Lloyd ..was first for Nectarines, showing fine Pine Apple, and 
Mr. Ebbot was a good second. Mr. Iggulden had the best flavoured 
Melon with Countess, Mr. H. W. Ward being second with Hero of 
Lockinge. Lord Poltimore’s gardener had the best flavoured scarlec- 
flesh Melon with Blenheim Orange, the Rev. Sub-Dean Acland being 
second. Col. Garrett and Mr. Luttrell were first and second respectively 
for 4pricots, showing good sized even bright fruits. Mr. H. W. V\ ard 
had the best dish yellow or green Plums, staging large ripe fruits of 
Guthrie’s Late Gage, Mr. Iggulden being second. The last named ex¬ 
hibitor was first for a dish of dessert Apples, with Beauty of Bath in 
good condition ; and Miss Fripp had the best dish of culinary with 
Lord Su(field. Lord Poltimore’s gardener had the best dish of red or 
purple Plums, showing fruits of Kirk’s. He also had the best dish of 
Pears in Jargonelle. Mr. H. W. Ward was first for White Currants and 
for Gooseberries, showing good fruits in both cases. Sir John Walrond’s 
gardener had the best dish of Cherries, Mr. Mairs, gardener to Sir 
J. Shelley, being second. 
VEGETABLES. 
The twenty-five classes provided for these were well filled, the chief 
point of interest being centred in the collections of twelve kinds. 
Mr. Copp was first, showing grand Autumn Giant Cauliflowers, 
Sutton’s New Intermediate Carrot, good specimens of Wright’s Celery, 
and Ellcombe’s Improved Parsnips ; clean solid Lyon Leeks, Veitctfls 
Main Crop Onion, Tomato Perfection, Ne Plus Ultra Bean, Sutton s 
Seedling Potato, Duke of Albany Pea, &c. Mr. Mairs was second, his 
best dishes being Autumn Giant Cauliflowers, New Intermediate Carrot, 
and Perfection Tomato. Rev. Sub-Dean Acland was third, and an extra 
prize was awarded to Mr. John Drew. Cucumbers were shown well by 
Mr. Luttrell, Mr. Mairs, and Lord Poltimore’s gardener. Mr. Lloyd had 
the best twelve bulbs of autumn-sown Onions, showing Giant Rocca, 
large, clean, even, and firm as a deal board. Mr. Luttrell had the best 
dish of spring-sown Onions and Mr. Mairs the second best in a good 
class. Mr. Copp was first for twelve white kidney-shaped Potatoes 
with grand tubers of Sutton’s Seedling, the Rev. ‘Sub-Dean Acland 
having the best dish of coloured kidney-shaped Potatoes with Prize- 
taker. Thi 3 gentleman was also first for twelve white round and 
twelve coloured round Potatoes, showing London Hero and The Dean 
in the respective classes in good form. Mr. Sims was first for a dish of 
twelve Tomatoes, showing Sutton’s Perfection in fine condition. 
MISCELLANEOUS EXHIBITS. 
Messrs. Robert Yeitch & Son had a grand bank of mjscellaneou9 
plants and cut flowers effectively arranged, and which made quite an 
imposing display in themselves ; these included Palms. Japanese Maples, 
Roses, Gloxinias, Gladioli, Carnations, &c. Messrs. J. Crispen & Sons, 
Nelson Street, Bristol, showed cut b ooms of Orchids—Cattleya gigas 
Sanderiana, C. Harrisonae, Dendrobium Daari, &o. Mr. James Walters, 
Mount Radford Nursery, Exeter, had eight stands of very good Roses. 
Messrs. Robert Veitch & Son obtained a certificate for a new Shallot 
named Veitch’s Exhibition Purple. This variety is of great size. 60 lbs. 
of Early Puritan” Potato were also exhibited by this firm, which 
were the production of 1 lb. (three Potatoes) planted last March. This 
was given a special certificate. 
FRUIT FORCING. 
VINES.— Early Forced Pot Vines .—Those for starting in November 
must not be allowed to become dust-dry at the roots. They will be at 
jest, the wood ripe, the laterals closely pruned, and the canes shortened 
to about 6 feet, more or less, according to the situation of the eyes. 
Whilst the cuts are dry dress them with styptic or knotting to prevent 
trouble when placed in heat through bleeding. They should be kept in 
a cool airy house. 
