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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ September 1!, 1890. 
of Sutherland, Trentham, was second, having some fine Orchids also ; 
and Mr. Gibson, gardener to T. T. B. Atkin3, Esq., Halstead Place, 
Sevenoaks, third. 
Plants included collections of early flowering Chrysanthemums in 
pots, and here Messrs. J. Laing & Sons, Stanstead Park Nursery, Forest 
Hill, were first with a bold and striking group. Messrs. Eeid & Borne- 
man, nurserymen, Sydenham, were second with a remarkably good 
group also ; and Mr. N. Davis, nurseryman, Camberwell, third. Mr. 
G. Saunders, gardener to W. H. White, Esq., Charlwood Park, Crawley, 
was first with six Cockscombs. Mr. R, Spinke, Victoria Road, Horley, 
was second. 
Miscellaneous collections, which greatly helped the display, were 
furnished by Messrs. J. Laing & Sons, who had an imposing mass of 
valuable double and single Begonias in pots, relieved by Ferns. Messrs. 
W. Paul & Son, nurserymen, Waltham Cross, Roses, hardy shrubs, &c. ; 
Messrs. Paul & Son, Old Nurseries, Cheshunt, a good collection of hardy 
flowers ; Mr. Alexander Lister, florist, Rothesay, a wonderful collection 
of cut blooms of Show and Fancy Pansies, Marigolds African and 
French, the latter in fine double and single forms, &c. ; Mr. W. Innes, 
florist, Rothesay, Pansies, Marigolds, Antirrhinums, &c.; and Mr. E. F. 
'Such, florist, Maidenhead, hardy cut flowers in variety. Messrs. Cannell 
and Sons, Swanley, also had a handsome collection of Dahlias and other 
cut flowers. 
First-class certificates of merit were awarded to Mr. T. S. Ware, Hale 
Farm Nurseries, Tottenham, for Papaver orientale var. semi-plena, with 
brilliant vermilion flowers; and to the Rev. IP. H. Dombrain for 
Gladiolus Mont Blanc, a very fine light, almost a white variety of high 
quality. 
HORTICULTURAL SHOWS. 
BATH.— September 3rd and 4th. 
There have been a good many fine shows held at Bath of late years, 
but it was generally conceded that none has ever equalled that under 
notice. Not only were the entries far in excess of any previous 
numbers—many of the competitors hailing from a considerable distance 
all round—but the quality and extent of the display was much in 
advance of what has ever before been seen at the Bath September 
Show. No less than five tents, three of these being of the largest size, 
filled to overflowing, and in addition there was a capital open-air 
display of vegetables, and which travellers by the Great Western 
Railway had a brief and free view. The Committee, with Messrs. 
Pearson and Jefferies as Honorary Secretaries, having had long experi¬ 
ence in all matters pertaining to holding flower shows, always arrange 
everything in a very satisfactory manner to all concerned, and fine 
though dull weather being experienced a capital and most appreciative 
attendance of visitors resulted. 
PLANTS. 
Fuchsias are always a feature at these September Shows, and 
nowhere else probably are so many fine specimens brought together. 
The greater portion of the plants shown were perfect pyramids, ranging 
from 6 feet to 9 feet in height, and all were freely flowered and much 
fresher than usual. The best nine varieties were shown by Mr. 
G. Tucker, gardener to Major W. P. Clark, Trowbridge, the collection 
including such fine exhibition sorts as Lye’s Favourite, Charming, 
Bountiful, T. King, B. R. Pearson, Doel’s Favourite, Arabella, and Mrs. 
Rundell. Mr. G. Snell, gardener to Mrs. Counsell, Bath, was a close 
second, his plants, though not so large as those in the premier collection, 
being more perfectly furnished over the rims of the pots. Mr. J. Lye, 
the veteran grower and raiser, was third, he also having fine well- 
flowered specimens. The competition with six varieties was equally 
good, Mr. A. Hawkins, gardener to Mrs. Jolly, Bath, being well first 
with very freely flowered specimens 8 feet to 9 feet in height of Mrs. 
Rundell, Charmer, Charming, Doel’s Favourite, Arabella, and Final. 
Mr. Weston, gardener to the Rev. C. C. Layard, was a good second ; and 
Mr. Pocock third. The first prize for four Fuchsias was rightly awarded 
to Mr. H. Marchant, gardener to J. Murch, Esq., Bath ; Mr. C. Adlam, 
gardener to Mrs. Woodroffe, Bath, being second. There were also 
classes for single specimens of different shades of colour, these attracting 
many fine specimens. 
Specimen stove and greenhouse plants were more largely represented 
than usual and, interspersed among the Fuchsias, well filled the largest 
tent. Mr. J. Cypher, Cheltenham, had no difficulty in carrying off the 
principal prizes, his plants giving but little signs of having done so much 
good work this season. The principal class was that for eighteen plants, 
six to be in bloom ; and in this Mr. Cypher showed very fine Crotons, 
Palms, and other valuable specimens. The second prize was awarded to 
Mr. Curry, gardener to Colonel Pepper, Salisbury, who had good, fine- 
foliaged plants, but was decidedly weak with flowering plant's. Mr. J. 
F. Mould, Pewsey, and Mr. Wills, gardener to Mrs. Pearce, South¬ 
ampton, were placed equal thirds, with which awards neither party 
were satisfied. Mr. Curry was first for eight fine-foliaged plants, Mr 
Wills being second, and Mr. Jones, gardener to Mrs. Doherty, Bath 
third, there being, however, nothing particularly noteworthy in the 
class. - Mr. Cypher was easily first for six flowering plants, having 
Allamanda nobilis, Ixora Duffi, I. Pilgrimi, Franciscea calycina major, 
Bougainvillea glabra, and Erica Eweriana in excellent condition. Mr. G. 
Tucker was second with neatly trained, well-flowered plants, and Mr. 
Jones third. With three plants Mr. J. Hiscox, gardener E. R. Rodway, 
Esq., Trowbridge, was first, having creditable specimens of Dipladenia 
amabilis, Allamanda Hendersoni, and Dipladenia boliviensis. Mr. 
Wills was second. Heaths were well shown by Messrs. Cypher, J. F. 
Mould, and Mr. Wills, who took the principal prizes in two classes. 
There were also classes provided for single specimen flowering and fine- 
foliaged plants, in all of which there was good competition. 
The display of Orchids was unusually good. With six plants Mr. 
Cypher was well first, his collection consisting of Vanda Sanderiana 
with one spike bearing eight fine flowers, Aerides Sanderiana, Cattleya 
Gaskelliana, Dendrobium formosum, Odontoglossum Harryanum, and a 
fine pan of Odontoglossum grande. The second prize was awarded to 
Mr. G. Pymm, gardener to Mrs. Gouldsmith, Trowbridge, his best being 
Cattleya Loddigesi and Cattleya Leopoldi. In the class for a new or 
rare plant the first prize went to Mr. C. Richman, gardener to G. L. 
Palmer, Esq., for a fairly good form of the beautiful Cattleya Dowiana, 
Mr. Cypher being second for the quaintly flowering Catasetum 
Bungerothi with a spike bearing nine flowers. 
Mr. Richman was well first for Gloxinias, and Mr. Tucker second ; 
and the first named was also first for six double and six single flowering 
Tuberous Begonias, showing exceptionally well flowered plants of five 
varieties in both instances. Mr. W. Clifford was a good second in each 
class. The competition in the various classes for Pe’argoniums was 
very keen. The best six Zonals were shown by Mr. H. Marchant, these 
having very good foliage and extra fine trusses of bloom, and the 
varieties were Aurora Borealis, Dr. Aiton, Queen of the Whites, John 
Fellowes, Lizzie Brooks, and Hem-y Jacoby. Messrs. Cray of Frome, G. 
Tucker, Weston, E. B. Titley, and S. Fottle were the other leading 
prizewinners with Pelargoniums. Mr. J. Lye was first for Petunias, 
Messrs. Cooling & Sons and T. Truckle, gardener to T. Carr, Esq., for 
Liliums, Messrs. Cooling & Sons for Cockcombs, and Mrs. Woodroffe for 
Coleus ; the competition being good in every instance. 
Ferns were extensively and well shown. The best twelve exotic 
varieties were staged by Mr. G. Tucker, who had medium-sized very 
healthy specimens of Lomaria gigantea, Asplenium nidus avis, Davallia 
hemiptera, Cheilanthes hirta, Gymnogramma chrysophylla, Dicksonia 
antarctica, Gymnogramma peruviana argyrophylla, Adiantum cuneatum, 
Cheilanthes elegans, Gymnogramma sulphurea, Adiantum concinnum 
latum, Adiantum gracillimum. Mr. Truckle was a good second, 
and Mr. H. Jones third. There were five competitors with a group 
of plants arranged for effect, to occupy a space not less than 
100 square feet, good taste being displayed in each instance. 
Mr. Cypher, however, was well first, the very choice materials available, 
coupled with skilful and elegant grouping, not being equalled before at 
any of the Bath shows. Mr. Wills was second, and Mr. Curry third, 
both putting up very light and pretty groups. 
CUT FLOWERS. 
These were a great feature, the display being remarkably good both 
in point of quantity and quality. The first prize for thirty-six Gladioli 
was awarded to Mr. G. J. Walters, Messrs. John Jefferies & Son being a 
close second, and Mr. R. H. Poynter, Taunton, third. For twelve spikes 
Mr. S. Tottle was first, Dr. Budd, Bath, second, and Mr. A. A. Walters 
third. Mr. G. Humphries, Chippenham, staged grand blooms in 
the class for twenty-four Dahlias, the pick of these being Nellie 
Cramond, Vice President, Agnes, T, Hobbs, Mrs. Gladstone, H. Keith, 
H. Turner, Major Clark, Mrs. Dodds, Maud Fellows, Miss Cannell, 
H. Walton, W. Rawlings, G. Barnes, and Ovid. Messrs. Heath & Son, 
Cheltenham, were second, and Mr. J. Nation third. The best twelve 
varieties were shown by Mr. T. Hodds, Bristol, who had good blooms of 
J. Henshaw, Mrs. D. Saunders, Mrs. Harris, Dr. Reilly, J. Standish, 
Alice Emily, W. Garrett, C. Wyatt, J. T. West, W. Jackson, Goldfinder, 
and H. Walton. Mr. S. Cooper was second, and Mr. S. Price third. Mr. 
Humphries was first for nine Fancy Dahlias, having perfect blooms of 
J. Hopper, Hercules, Prince Henry, Major Bartlett, Rebecca, Mrs. 
Saunders, H. Eckford, and Mrs. Halls. Mr. S. Cooper, Chippenham, 
was second, and Messrs. Heath & Son third. The prizewinners in a good 
class of single Dahlias were Messrs. T. Carr, Cooling & Sons, and A. A. 
Walters. 
There was quite a grand show of Roses shown in three classes. Messrs. 
John Jefferies & Son were first for twenty-four varieties, their stands 
including fine fresh examples of J. Laing, Duke of Teck, Lady Mary 
Fitzwilliam, Madame E. Verdier, Madame I. Perreire, Camille Bernardin, 
Mrs. Jowitt, and Beauty of Waltham. Mr. A. H. Gray was very strong, 
especially in Teas, and by some judges would have bpen first. His best 
were Marie Baumann, Francisca Kruger, Princess of Wales, Etoile de 
Lyon, Innocente Pirola, C. Mermet, Edith Gifford, and Madame Lam- 
bard. Messrs. Cooling & Sons were a good third. With twelve varieties 
Mr. A. H. Gray took the lead, having fine rich blooms of Grace Darling, 
Franqois Michelon, Duchess of Bedford, La France, Dupuy Jamain, 
Pride of Waltham, Countess of Oxford, Mdlle. Marie Verdier, Mons. 
E. Y. Teas, The Bride, A. K. Williams, and Comtesse de Serenyi. Messrs. 
Perkins & Sons were a good second, and Dr. Budd third. A beautiful 
lot of Teas were shown. With twelve distinct varieties Mr. A. H. Gray 
was well first, his stand comprising Anna Ollivier, Madame Lambard, 
Mardchal Niel, Princess of Wales, Edith Gifford, The Bride, Alba rosea, 
C. Mermet, Madame Hippolyte Jamain, Francisca Kruger, Marie Van 
Iloutte, and Comtesse de Nadaillae in excellent condition. Dr. Budd was 
a creditable second, and Messrs. J. Jefferies & Son third. 
Verbenas were well shown by Messrs. S. Walters and Weston ; Gera¬ 
niums by Messrs. J. Mattock (Oxford) and S. Tredwell; German Asters 
by Messrs. W. J. Jones and A. Langley ; French Asters by Messrs. G. 
Garatvay and W. J. Jones ; Hollyhocks by Messrs. T. Hobbs and J. 
Newman ; Phloxes by Messrs. F. Hooper and R. Palmer, the prizes 
