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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ May 21, 1891. 
Tremandra ericsefolia. Messrs. E, S. Cole & Sons, Bath, were third 
with a creditable lot of plants. The best nine specimen flowering 
plants were staged by Mr. W. McD. Bennett, gardener to C, W. 
Mackillop, Esq., Bath, who had Clerodendron Balfourianum, Azaleas 
Dug de Nassau and Due de Brabant, Erica ventricosa magnifica, 
Boronia heterophylla, Bougainvillea glabra, and Ehododendron G-ibsoni, 
in good condition, all being well trained and very freely flowered. Mr. 
G. Tucker, gardener to Major Clarke, Trowbridge, was a creditable second, 
included in his collection being good specimens of Ericas ventricosa 
alba and Cavendishiana. With six specimens Mr. Cypher was well 
first, these consisting of Azalea Charles C. Buch, Erica Cavendishiana, 
Pimelea spectabilis, Aphelexis spectabile, Hedaroma tulipifera, and 
Anthurium Schertzerianum Cypheri, all grandly flowered. Mr. A. 
Hawkins, gardener to Mrs. Jolly, was second, the seldom seen Aotus 
gracillimus figuring conspicuously in this exhibit ; while a third prize 
was awarded to Mr. J. Currey. A very fine specimen of Pimelea 
speetabilis gainel Mr. Cypher a first in the class for one specimen 
flowering plant, Mr. Bennett being a good second with Clerodendron 
Balfourianum. Mr. Cypher was also first for four Heaths, and Mr. 
Bennett for a single specimen. Fine-foliaged plants were not so well 
shown as usual. Mr. J. Currey took a first for nine plants, the second 
prize going to E. S. Cole & Sons ; and a first was awarded to Mr. W. 
Marchant, gardener to Jerome Murch, Esq., Bath, for a single specimen, 
this being a handsome plant of Kentia Fosteriana. 
Roses in pots were remarkably good. In the class for a group 
arranged for effect, to occupy a space 12 feet by 6 feet, and arranged 
for effect, there were two admirable lots staged, the Judges having 
considerable difficulty in deciding which should be placed first. The 
coveted award was made to Mr. S. Kerslake, gardener to the Rev. 
E. Handley, Bath, whose arrangement was the least formal, the plants 
also being beautifully flowered, several good Teas adding considerably 
to the effect. The second prize was awarded to Mr. Davis, gardener 
to Dr. Budd, Bath, who had capital healthy plants and fine blooms, 
but which were staked up too rigidly. Mr. Davis, however, was 
well first for six trained specimens. Mr. S. Kerslake was a good 
second. There was also a good display of cut blooms from Messrs. 
Davis, Dagger, and Hooper, the principal prizewinners in the classes. 
Azaleas, again, are always a great feature at this Show, but the 
competition was scarcely so keen as usual. Mr. J. Cypher was 
easily first in the class for six varieties, with large, somewhat flatly 
trained specimens, crowded with flowers and perfectly fresh. Mr. 
W. McD. Bennett was second, his best being a perfectly flowered 
pyramid of Madame Van Houtte, while a third prize went to Mr. 
Currey. The best four specimens were shown by Mr. G. Tucker, Mr. 
W. Marchant being a creditable second. 
Orchids, though shown remarkably well by a few exhibitors, were 
not so plentiful as on the last two or three previous May Shows, Mr. S. 
Kerslake having matters very much his own way. He was the only 
competitor with a group of Orchids, Palms, and Ferns arranged for 
effect, and this fully deserved the award of first prize made to it. The 
same thing occurred in the class for six varieties, consisting, in 
this instance, of Cattleya Mossim, Anguloa Clowesi, Odontoglossum 
Alexandra, Cattleya Skinneri, Odontoglossum vexillarium, and Lselia 
purpurata, all grandly flowered. There was good competition with four 
Orchids, though Mr. Kerslake was again well first, having Dendrobium 
suavissimum with sixteen flower spikes, Lmlia purpurata carrying six 
grand spikes, Aerides Fieldingi, and Cypripedium caudatum. Mr. J. 
Crispin, Bristol, was second, and Mr. G. Harrell, gardener to J. T. Holmes, 
Esq., third, bot h exhibiting very creditably. A fine form of Cattl eya Moss ias 
with twelve blooms gained Mr. Kerslake the first prize in the open class 
for a single Orchid, and the same distinction was won by this 
exhibitor in a similar class for amateurs, this time with a grand Lselia 
purpurata. 
There was a great falling off in the class for large flowering Pelar¬ 
goniums, though Mr. G. Tucker had highly creditable plants, and was 
first for six varieties. Mr. J. Edwards, gardener to T. Williams, Esq., 
Bath, was second, and Mr. E. Hall, Bath, third. Mr. Tucker was first 
for Calceolarias, and Mr. Marchant second ; the last named being a good 
first for Cinerarias. Ferns were fairly well represented, Mr. Tucker 
being easily first in both classes. Messrs. E. S. Cole «& Son also showing 
well. Groups were quite a feature, one large tent being wffiolly devoted 
to them. There were four competitors with these arranged for effect on 
a space not exceeding 200 square feet, but Mr. J. Cypher was a long way 
ahead of the rest, both as regards arrangement and the quality of the 
plants used. Orchids in great and valuable variety were principally 
used. Maidenhair Fern providing a groundwork, while a few graceful 
Palms served to relieve any flatness there might otherwise have been. 
This probably was the most attractive group yet seen at Bath. Mr. 
T. J. Tate was second ; the third prize going to Mr. Currey for an 
arrangement displaying more taste, but which occupied far too much 
space, the plants being too few in number. Three competed with 
groups to occupy a space of 100 square feet, Mr. W. Marchant leading 
with highly creditable arrangement of well grown plants; Mr. E. G. 
Peacock being a good second, and Mr. E. Hall third. 
There was a capital display of fruit. Mr. J. Shellard, gardener to 
Mrs. Hill, was first for six pots of Strawberries, and for a dish of the 
game Mr. F. Perry, gardener to Captain Spicer, Caine, was first, having 
fine fruit of Auguste Nicaise. A grand dish of Auguste Nicaise was sent 
by Mr. T. Wilkinson, gardener to C. C. Tudway, Esq., Wells, but arrived 
too late to be j idged with the rest, but was deservedly awarded an extra 
prize. Mr. R. H. Taylor, Bath, was first in the class for Pears, winning 
with a well-kept dish of Beurr4 Ranee. Apples were largely shown. 
A very showy dish of King’s Seedling, staged by Mr. S. King, and 
which hore a resemblance to imported fruit, being awarded first prize ; 
a good dish of the handsome Streaman’s Pippin, another seedling staged 
by Mr. J. Rogers, being second. The first prize collection of nine 
varieties of vegetables, shown by Mr. A. Miller, gardener to W. H. Long, 
Esq., Trowbridge, was very superior and well set up, nothing apparently 
attracting greater attention. The varieties were Potato Suttons’ Seed¬ 
ling, Tomato Old Red, Broccoli Late Queen, Turnip Early Milan, Pea 
Carters’ Stratagem, Kidney Beans Canadian Wonder, Mushrooms, and 
Asparagus. Mr. T. Ricketts was second, and in the class for six varieties 
Mr. H. Howell had a first prize. Classes were provided for Asparagus, 
Potatoes, Beans, Peas, Cucumbers, and Mushrooms, the leading e-xhibitors 
being Messrs. Perry, W. Pyatt, W. Haskell, J. Long, A. Hawkins, and 
E. G. Peacock, some fine produce being shown. 
The most noteworthy non-competitive exhibits were those by Messrs. 
E. Veitch & Sons, Exeter, and J. Cooling & Sons, Bath. The former 
had a group of Japanese Maples, hybrid Rhododendrons, Boronias, 
Acacias, Tremandras, Orchids, and a variety of other serviceable pot 
plants, and also an attractive display of the showy and hardy Primula 
Sieboldi in great variety, and numerous other hardy herbaceous and 
rock plants. Messrs. Cooling arranged a very pretty group largely 
composed of Palms, Ferns, Maples, Roses, Azaleas, Pimeleas, Caladiums, 
Dendrobes, Odontoglossums, Cypripediums, and Cattleyas. Particularly 
noteworthy was the plant of Cattleya Mossiae, Cooling’s variety, this 
form having an extra bold and beautifully marked lip ; certainly 
superior to any seen in the Orchid tent. 
MANCHESTER.— May 14th to 20th. 
The annual Whitsuntide Show opened on Friday last, and with the 
exception of the magnificent collections of Orchids, shows a falling off 
from previous years. First in the Show was the premier prize group of 
plants exhibited by Mr. Peter Blair, gardener to the Duke of Sutherland, 
Trentham. In the centre of the group was a fine Palm, and nestling at 
the base were fine plants of Cymbidium Lowianum ; Asparagus plumosus 
was freely used, and peeping out were choice Odontoglossums and 
Cattleya Mendeli. Two beautiful pans of the Trentham variety of 
Coelogyne cristata were noticed in the background, and farther beyond 
Palms, &c., gave the group the necessary effects. There are Orchids 
freely used throughout. The second prize group staged by Mr. Holmes, 
gardener to G. Hardy, Esq., Pickering Lodge, Timperley Lodge, Cheshire, 
exceeded the first prize in the choice Orchids ; Cattleyas, Cypripediums, 
and Odontoglossums are to be seen also, with Dendrobium Devonianum, 
whilst the background was filled with choice Palms, but the light 
elegant arrangement as seen in Mr. Blair’s was here wanting to some 
extent. The third prize group came from Mr. J. Currey, gardener to 
Col. Pepper, Salisbury. The arrangement was too flat. 
Orchids were really grand, and we could linger for hours admiring 
the glorious plants here brought together. The premier prize for twelve 
Orchids was taken by Mr. Holmes with Cymbidium Lowianum, fine ; 
Lselia purpurata, two plants, twenty-six and thirty flowers ; Dendrobium 
thyrsiflorum, very fine, with twenty-eight spikes ; D. Bensoni, thirty 
spikes ; D. fimbriatum giganteum ; Cattleyas Mendeli and Mosaiae, fine 
masses of bloom; Dendrobium Devonianum, and Odontoglossum citros- 
mum. Mr. Holrnes was first for ten Orchids, for six, for ten Cattleyas 
and three Vandas, and for one stove plant with Dendrobium fimbriatum 
oculatum. The second prize for ten Orchids was taken by Mr. Boardman, 
gardener to Mrs. Hodgkinson, Bowdon, Cheshire, noticeable being Vanda 
suavis and a fine variety of Dendrobium Wardianum. Mr. Boardman 
was also second for six Orchids. 
Stove and greenhouse plants were poorly shown in the amateur 
classes, the first prize for eight being taken by Mr. J. Currey, who had 
Tremandra ericaefolia very fine, and good examples of Ericas profusa and 
Victoria. Mr. Currey was also first for ten fine-foliaged plants. The 
amateurs’ groups of plants were most beautifully arranged, and would 
do credit to any exhibition. The first prize was taken by Mr. Thomas 
Agnew with a striking arrangement arranged in the best possible 
manner. Second, Miss Lord, Ashton-on-Mersey, with a graceful 
arrangement, but perhaps not so noble-looking. The same lady took 
first prize for six Azaleas and first for one greenhouse plant. For ten 
Roses in pots, Mr. J. G. Wood, gardener to J. Brown, Esq., Longfield, 
Heaton Mersey, had a good display. Mr. J. Jellicoe, gardener to F. H. 
Gossage, Esq., Camp Hill, Woolton, had the best twelve table plants. 
Calceolarias may be passed over without comment. Nurserymen made 
up the attraction of the Show, those prominent being Mr. James Cypher, 
Cheltenham, who had a magnificent display. He is first for ten stove 
and greenhouse plants. Others in the Exhibition are Mr. B. S. Williams 
and Son, Messrs. R. T. Ker & Sons (who had the first prize for grand 
Crotons), Mr. C. Turner, Slough; J. Waterer, Bagshot, Surrey; Ryder and 
Sons, S.aie; A. J. Bruce, Chorlton-cum-Hardy; Liverpool Horticultural, 
Charlesworth; Shuttleworth, Bradford; Stott specialities and others. 
The fruit classes and some other exhibits will be referred to next week. 
SOUTHAMPTON.— May 18th. 
What is termed the spring Exhibition of the Royal Southampton 
Horticultural Society was held in the Society’s grounds, Westwood 
Park, and in a horticultural point of view must be considered a success. 
The exhibits, both in point of numbers and quality, were an improve¬ 
ment on former years, a bright display being the result. 
Groups of miscellaneous plants arranged for effect were the leading 
feature. Classes were provided for two cla-sses of exhibitors. In the 
larger class Mr. E. Carr, gardener to W. A. Gillett, Esq., Fair Oak 
