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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ August 5, 18S6. 
stages on either side, the group of miscellaneous plants, Boses, and other 
cut flowers tastefully arranged by Messrs. Keynes, Williams & Co. of the 
Castle Street Nurseries, and having a miniature fountain playing in their 
midst, attracted a great deal of attention from visitors. The stands of Boses 
were backed up by decorative plants in variety staged by Messrs. Brittan 
and Son, The Waterloo Nurseries, Salisbury, at the lower end of the tent, 
containing the grand foliage plants in the centre, and having the Boses and 
other cut flowers arranged on the side stages. 
SOUTHAMPTON SHOW. 
July 31st and August 2nd. 
The Boyal Southampton Horticultural Society has during the twenty- 
four years of its existence made a steady and satisfactory progress ; its 
shows during that period have gradually improved, until they now rank 
amongst the best in the south of England, and are attended by a large 
number of the leading horticulturists as competitors. The Society is under 
the presidentship of the Right Hon. Lord Montagu of Beaulieu, and the list 
of lady and genthmen patrons includes the names of most of the leading 
inhabitants in the district. The summer exhibition has for some years been 
held in Westwood Park, and now that the Society has acquired this grouud 
they enjoy especial facilities for holding an extensive and handsome ex¬ 
hibition, and of which the Committee and hard-working Secretary, Mr. 
C. S. Fuidge, know full well how to take advantage. Substantial prizes are, 
however, very needful to secure the attendance of competitors, and recog¬ 
nising this fact the Society provided in the most important classes three and 
in some cases four prizes of sufficient amount to render it worth an 
exhibitor’s time and trouble to enter the lists. Thus in the open class for 
twelve stove and greenhouse plants £15, £12, and £10 constituted the 
prizes, and the slight difference in ths value of the three prizes is an item 
of importance that other Societies might do well to consider in framing their 
schedules. Then in the nurserymen’s and'gardeners’classes for the same 
number of plants the prizes were in each case £10, £7, and £5. The 
President offered a prize of £5 for a collection of nine miscellaneous plants, 
three others being contributed by the Society. The Mayor and Corporation 
of the town gave a prize of similar amount for a group arranged for effect, 
and classes were also devoted to Orchids, Begonias, Ferns, Fuchsias, Pelar¬ 
goniums, Achimenes, Celosias, Gloxinias, and Balsams, all of which con¬ 
stituted interesting features. The table decorations and cut flowers were 
similarly well provided for, fruit and vegetables having a number of classes 
devoted to them. 
An excellent show was provided on Saturday last, one of the best the 
Society has held for some years. Two large tents, each about 150 feet long, 
were devoted to the specimen plants and groups, which formed a most 
beautiful display. The stove and greenhouse plants in particular were 
admirably represented, the competition being keen in nearly all the classes. 
There was a good proportion of flowering and fine-foliage plants, the 
Crotons, highly coloured, Ixoras, Allamandas, Statices, Bougainvilleas, and 
Heaths predominating amongst the former, and Palms and Cycads amongst 
the latter. Seven tasteful groups of plants were staged for the Mayor’s 
prize, and these nearly filled one of the two tents named. One of the most 
remarkable specimens shown was a plant of Trachelium coeruleum from 
Mr. Molyneux, which we have never seen in such fine condition at any 
exhibition, and those who are only familiar with the plant as it is grown 
for conservatory decor ition could form no idea as to its beauty when of 
specimen size and in such condition as that referred to. It was about 4 feet 
high and as much in diameter, with fifty or sixty grand trusses of its purple 
flowers 6 inches and more in diameter. The stems were secured to stakes, 
but they were not too conspicuous, and the plant altogether was very satis¬ 
factory. Mr. Cypher also had an exceedingly handsome specimen of Phce- 
nocoma prolifera Barn si, 4 feet high, 5 feet in diameter, wonderfully 
vigorous, growing as freely as a Pelargonium, and showing nothing of the 
sickliness too often apparent in such plants. Many other specimens might 
be particularised, but they are mostly mentioned in the following notes. 
Tents were also devoted to fruit, vegetables, and cut flowers, which were 
numerously shown, and of excellent quality throughout the classes. 
The Hants Bee Society held their Show in the same ground, and the 
Patroness. H.R.H. Princess Beatrice, visited Southampton, accompanied by 
Prince Battenberg, to open both exhibitions. It was quite a gala day in the 
town, which was profusely decorated with flags and bunting, triumphal 
arches, &c., and the weather being remarkably fine rendered the event a 
great success. There was a very large attendance of visitors on Saturday 
and again on Monday, special attractions in the way of fireworks, bands, 
&c , being provided in addition to the Show. 
Plants. —In the great class for twelve stove and greenhouse plants, Mr. 
Lock, gardener to B. W. Cleave, Esq., Newcombe House, Crediton, was first 
with a gigantic Latania borbonica, Kentia Belmoreana, and Cycas revoluta, 
a large and highly coloured Croton Warreni 5 feet in diameter, Ixora coc- 
ctnea very fresh and well fltwered, Statice Holfordi, and a magnificent 
Croton Williamsi 6 feet in diameter, and excellently coloured. Other plants 
were Dipladenta amabilis, Erica Thompsoni, aud Authurium Schertzerianum, 
much smaller ; a large Encepalartos villosus, and a good Erica ampullacea 
Barnesi. Mr. J. Cypher, Cheltenham, took the second place, but few points 
behind the first, his Phcenoeoma, already noted, being his best specimen. 
Mr. C. Bann, gardener to J. Warren, Esq., Handcros3 Park, Sussex, was 
third with strong plants, the Palms being especially fine, but the Crotons 
were rather deficient in colour. 
Class 2 was for the same number of plants from nurserymen, and in this 
Mr J. F. Mould, Pewsey, was first with mediutn-sieed plants. Erica Mar- 
nockiana, Clerodendron Balfourianum, and Kalosanthes coccinea were the 
best. Croton AndreanttB, though of good size, was poorly coloured, and Alla- 
manda nobilis had few flowerB. Mr. H. James, West Norwood, wa3 second 
with well-grown plants of Allamandas, Dipladenias, Kalosanthes, &a. 
Messrs. J. C. & H. Bansom, Hill Lane, Southampton, were third, having 
Croton Morti finely coloured. 
In the amateurs’ class for twelve specimens Mr. E. Wills, gardener to 
Mrs. Pearce, The Firs, Bassett, secured first honours, showing Cycas 
revoluta in good health, Statice profusa finely flowered, Pboenocoma pro- 
lifera Barnesi of good size and very healthy,Clerodendron Balfourianum 
very handsome, and several other good plants, Bougainvillea glabra being 
the weakest. Mr. Amys, gardener to the Hm. Mrs. E. York, Hamble Cl If, 
was a good second with large handsome plants, a Rhyncospermum being 
one of the best. The third place was taken by Mr. N. Blandford, Moor Hill, 
West-end, who had two fine Allamandas named Hendersoni and Schotti 
but thought to be the same. 
For nine miscellaneous plants, Mr. E. Molyneux, gardener to W. H. 
Myers, Esq., Swanmore Park, Bishops Waltham, won chief honours with 
capital plants, including the Trachelium previously described, Crotons 
Queen Victoria and variegatus, 5 and 6 feet in diameter respectively, and 
both grandly coloured, Allamanda Hendersoni well flowered, a rather yellow 
Bougainvillea glabra, with vigorous plants of Alocasia macrorhiza variegata, 
Latania borbonica, Seaforthia elegans, and Areca lutescens. It was a 
surprise to many to see Mr. Molyneux showing so well in this class, and it 
is to be hoped that he will be seen more frequently at such exhibitions. 
Mr. J. Reynolds, gardener to Col. the Hon. H. Crichton, Netley Castle, and 
Mr. W. Peel, gardener to Miss Todd, Sedford Lodge, Shirley, followed in 
the order named, both exhibiting well. 
The display of Orchids was necessarily limited at this season, but there 
was one beautiful group of well grown plants and choice varieties from 
H. J. Buchan, Esq., Wilton House, Southampton, including some profusely 
flowered plants of Dendrobium Deari and a wonderfully fine Cattleya crispa 
superba with six racemes of eight flowers each. Other notable plants were 
Oncidium Lanceanum, Odontoglossum Uro-SkinDeri, Miltonia Begnelli, 
Epidendrum vitellinum majus, and Odontoglossum crDpurn varieties. For 
this group Mr. Buchan obtained the premier prize in class G provided for a 
group of Orchids and Ferns arranged for effect in a space 6 feet by 4 feet, 
and it was surprising what a pretty effect was produced in so small a space. 
From the same garden came a good specimen of Calanthe veratrifolia with 
ten spikes. Mr. Budd had strong plant of Dendrobium moschatum with 
eleven racemes of twelve and fourteen flowers each. Mr. Budd showed 
Aerides quinquevulnerum with three fine spikes, and Mr. H. Jame3 had an 
example of the curious Acineta Barkeri bearing a stout spike of twenty-four 
powerfully fragrant flowers. 
An interesting and important feature of the Show was formed by the 
seven groups in competition for the prize offered by the Mayor and Corpora¬ 
tion of Southampton. The plants were required to be artanged for effect in 
a half-circle measuring 16 feet in diameter, and th: tallest plants were not 
to exceed 7 feet in height. Much difference was noticeable in the style 
adopted by the different exhibitors, but Mr. H. James, Castle Nursery, 
Norwood, was rightly awarded the premier prize for a light and graceful 
arrangement. Cocos Weddelliana was freely employed as the background 
with Adiantum and Asparagus tenuissimus as the foundation, and a neat 
margin of Caladium argyrites, Isolepis gracilis, and Cyrtodeira fulgida, the 
flowering plants forming the body of the group consisting of Carnations, 
Ixoras, Disas, Cattleyas, Odontoglossums, Dendrobium Deari, Epidendrum 
vitellinum, and Cypripediums. Messrs. J. & H. Ramson, Hill Lane, 
Southampton, were placed second with an effective and varied group, but not 
so light as the first. The Hon. II. Crichton, Netley Abbey, was third, Mr. 
E. Wills fourth, and Mr. J. Amys fifth. In the other classes of Fern3 
Begonias, &c., the entries were numerous and the plants good, the local 
competitors well maintaining their reputation as skilful cultivators. 
The premier exhibitor in the table decoration aud bouquet classes was 
Mr. J. Cypher, who had some very tasteful contributions. Mr. A. J. Trow¬ 
bridge and Mr. H. Rogers of Balharn also exhibited well. Messrs. Keynes, 
Williams & Co., Salisbury, were the premier exhibitors of cut Roses, show¬ 
ing some handsome, fresh, highly coloured blooms, and Mr. Molyneux took 
the lead with a pretty collection of hardy flowers. 
Fruit. —For eight dishe3 of fruit Mr. H. W. Ward, gardener to the 
Right Hon. Earl of Radnor, Longford Castle, Salisoury, was first with 
Black Hamburgh Grapes, well coloured ; Muscat of Alexandria, bunches and 
berries good, but not highly coloured ; Moor Park Apricots, Victoria Nec¬ 
tarines. Elton Cherries, Brown Turkey Figs, Dr. Hogg Peaches, and a Melon. 
Mr. J. Evans, gadener to Louisa, Lady Ashburton, Melchet Court, Bomsey, 
followed, Gros Colman Grapes, very large, but one bunch had suffered on its 
journey; good bunchete of Muscat of Alexandria, but rather green; a fine 
Best of All Melon, and large Barrington Peaches. 
Ttiere was good competition in the Grape classes, especially for three 
bunches of black Grapes, in which there were eight entries. Mr. W. Pratt, 
gardener to the Marquis of Bath, Longleat, Salisbury, led with large bunches 
of Black Hamburgh, well coloured; Mr. E. Molyneux waB second with 
smaller bunches, but admirably coloured ; Mr. Warden, gardener to Sir F. II. 
Bathurst, Bart., Clarendon Park, Salisbury, was third with Black Hamburgh, 
even bunches of medium size, the berries large and colour good ; the fourth 
prize was taken by Mr. W. Sanders, gardener to J. Erst, Esq., Longstock 
House, Stockbridge, who had Madresfield Court in fair condition but wanting 
colour. For two bunches of black Grapes, Mr. W. Browning, gardener to 
J. Wylie, Etq., West Cliff Hill, Hythe, was first, showing Black Hamburgh, 
well ripened but small in berry ; Mr. Axford and Mr. J. Allen followed. 
Five exhibitors contributed three bunches of white Grapes, Mr. W. Pratt 
leading with grand bunches of Muscat of Alexandria, but not at their best 
as regards colour. Mr. J. Budd, gardener to F. G. Dalgety, Esq., Lockerly 
Hall, near Romsev, was second with the same variety, much smaller. Mr. 
W. Wtldsmith, gardeurr to Viscount Everslev, Heckfield Place, Winchfield, 
was third with Golden Queen, and Mr. C. Warden fourth with Buckland 
Sweetwater. With two bunches of whit" Grapes Mr. J. Allen, gardener to 
J. Bailey, Esq., Elmfield Hill; Mr. W. Sanders; Mr. A. Richards, gardener 
to D. Norton, Esq., The Dell, Bonchurch, Isle of Wight; and Mr. J. E. 
Axford, gardener to C. M. Shipley, E?q., Twyford Moors, Winchester, was 
fourth, none of the exhibits being remarkable With one bunch Mr. T. 
Budd was first for Muscat of Alexandria, a large hunch ; second Mr. W. 
Sanders; third Mr. W. Hills. For a scarlet flesh Melon Messrs. W. & G. 
Drewer were first, and for a green flesh variety Mr. W. Sanders took the 
first place. Hatdy fruits were also well shown by local exhibitors. 
Vegetables. —These were excellently shown by several exhibitors, the 
produce being all very clean and well grown. For a collection of twelve 
varieties, Mr. Cox, gardener to R. K. Wyndham, Esq., Corhampton Housp, 
Bishops Waltham, taking the lead with good Onions, Cauliflowers, Tomatoes, 
Beet, Beans, Cucumbers, Potatoes, Celery, Peas, Vegetable Marrows, Atti- 
chokes, and Carrots. Mr. Richards, gardener to the Earl of Normanton, 
Ringwood, Hants, was placed second, but several experienced growers 
thought he was entitled to the first prize, though after being vary carefully 
