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with both light and dark Gooseberries ; minor prizes going to Messrs. 
J. Hurst, R. Lee, T. Clifton, and A. Ryalls, The awards for Currants 
went to Messrs. F. Clark, J. Stanley, T. Clifton, J. Darby, and R. Bram- 
mer. The cottagers]also showed hardy fruit well. 
There was an extensive display of vegetables. Mr. Slade was first 
with a collection, his Cauliflowers, Potatoes, and Onions being excellent. 
Mr. W. H. Mason was second, and Mr. J. Allen third. The former had 
very good Peas and Beans. The Shireoaks Market Gardens Co. had a fine 
dish of Hackwood Park Tomatoes, and were placed first, Mr. Slade being 
second. The winners also had some very fine Tomatoes not for competi¬ 
tion. Mr. J. Doughty was first with Broad Beans and Mr. Stubbings 
with French, while Mr. Howard was victorious with Cucumbers. Ex¬ 
cellent Cabbages and Lettuces were shown by Mr. M. Wood of Rayton, 
and Mr. Garside was to the fore with Peas. First prizes for Potatoes 
went to Messrs. Garside and H. Hewitt. 
WOOD GREEN.— July 15th. 
The annual Exhibition of the Wood Green and District Horticul¬ 
tural Society was held in the grounds attached to the Town Hall, Wood 
Green, on Saturday, July 15th. There was a good display of plants and 
cut flowers from private gardens as well as nurseries. Fruit and vege¬ 
tables were also fairly well represented in the respective classes, and the 
same may be said of bouquets and floral decorations. A “ Rose Queen ” 
procession and sports were held during the afternoon, and the arrange¬ 
ments were carried out in an efficient manner by Mr. Horace Bates, the 
Hon. Secretary. 
Some well-known metropolitan nurserymen made a good display of 
flowers and plants. Mr. T. S. Ware, Tottenham, sent a large collection of 
hardy flowers, amongst which Gaillardias, Phloxes, Delphiniums, Coreopsis, 
and Poppies were noticeable. Messrs. G. Paul & Son, The Old Nurseries, 
Cheshunt, also sent a large number of hardy flowers, comprising two good 
boxes of Carnations, bright and fresh in appearance. Messrs. R. and 
G. Cuthbert, Southgate, had a charming group of miscellaneous plants, 
including Dracaenas, Liliums, Ferns, and Begonias. Messrs. H. Low 
and Co., Bush Hill Park, Enfield, sent some cut Roses ; and Mr. 
W. Bowers, The Vineries, Wood Green, had a group of Tomatoes in pots. 
The plants were heavily laden with fruit. Messrs. Whellock and Whel- 
lock. Wood Green, sent a large number of Roses and Carnations. 
Messrs. W. Cutbush & Sons, Highgate, exhibited a large group of miscel¬ 
laneous plants and a stand of Mushroom spawn. Messrs. W. L. Lewis 
and Co., Southgate, sent a group of Orchids, chiefly Cattleyas and 
Odontoglossums. These were tastefully arranged with Ferns and other 
plants. 
Groups of plants in the competitive classes were fairly good, the best 
in a special class coming from Mr. S. Card, gardener to W. Hollings¬ 
worth, Esq., Wood Green. Mr. W. Wilson, gardener to— Sydney, Esq., 
Bowes Park, was second, and Mr. J. Armstrong third. Mr. D. Slater, 
gardener to F. 0. Field, Esq., East Finchley, was awarded an extra 
prize for a group of plants. Mr. F. Page, Wood Green, was first for a 
group of Ferns, Mr. F. V, Marment, Bowes Park, being second. 
Specimen plants were very good, the best being staged by Mr. W. 
VVilson, Bowes Park, and Mr. S. Card. 
Considering the season and late date Roses were finely shown by 
Mr. G. W. Cook, New Southgate. This gentleman, an amateur grower, 
won several first prizes. Mr. J. Armstrong, gardener to John Allen, Esq., 
Southgate, likewise secured a first prize for twelve cut Roses. Mr. E. R. 
Smith, Muswell Hill, and Mr. E. H. Gould, Bowes Park, were also among 
the premier prizewinners for Roses. Mr. W. Rumsey, Joyning’s 
Nursery, Waltham Cross, sent half a dozen boxes of beautiful Roses, 
the flowers being fresh and bright. 
ASCOT AND DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
By kind permission of the trustees of the Ascot Grand Stand a 
Cottagers’ and Industrial Show was held on the 13th and 14th inst., in 
connection with the above Society. The following nurserymen exhibited, 
not for competition ;—Messrs. Sutton & Sons of Reading, a fine collec¬ 
tion of Gloxinias, with Stocks, Carnations, and hardy annuals. Messrs. 
J. Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, sent two boxes of Begonias, containing 
single and double blooms. Messrs. W. Cutbush & Son a good display of 
Carnations and Pinks, also hardy herbaceous flowers. Mrs. Phippen of 
Reading, a very attractive group of decorative plants, floral crosses, and 
a bouquet of Carnations, which was much admired. Messrs. J. Standish 
and Co. filled the end of the Rotunda with Palms, Acers, &c. Mrs. S. F. 
Ponton of Wokingham had Cucumbers and Tomatoes. Attractive groups 
of plants were sent by local gentlemen. The one arranged by Mr. 
Thorne, gardener to Major Joicey, of Sunningdale Park, was highly 
admired, as was a fine bank of Begonias from Sir William Farmer 
(gardener, Mr. Hataway). E. Hamilton, Esq., The Charters (gardener, 
Mr. Cole) and Mr. Lane, King’s Ride, furnished the centre of the tables 
with good Crotons, Caladiums, and other plants. The cottagers’ exhibits 
were of very good quality, but not so numerous as in other years. 
Prizes were also given for well kept gardens. The Committee have 
plenty of funds and a charming place to hold a show. In a neighbour¬ 
hood containing good gardens it is a pity they do not offer prizes for 
amateurs at summer shows.—A Visitor. 
TRADE CATALOGUES RECEIVED. 
George Bunyard & Co., The Old Nurseries, Maidstone.— Roses, Rulhs, 
and Straieierries. 
J. Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, S.E.— General Plant Catalogue. 
Ant. Roozen & Son, Overveen, Haarlem, Holland .—and Cape 
Bulbs. 
CARNATION AND PICOTEE UNION. 
The annual Exhibition held in connection with the Carnation and 
Picotee Union took place on Tuesday last in the gardens of Mr. E. S. 
Dodwell, Stanley Road, Oxford. As might have been expected the 
northern growers were to the fore, their blooms being just at the summit 
of their beauty, while those of the more southern men have been over 
for two and in many cases three weeks. Taken as a whole the Exhibi¬ 
tion was an unqualified success, the flowers being of perfect form and 
substance, if slightly lacking the size it is now customary to see amongst 
them. High praise must be accorded to Mr. Dodwell and the Com¬ 
mittee for the admirable manner in which the Show was conducted. 
The occasion of this Exhibition bringing together so many friends was 
considered a fitting one for presenting to Mr. and Mrs. Dodwell on the 
happy attainment of their golden wedding, a silver tea and coffee 
service and salver, which had been subscribed for by over 200 of the 
veteran florist’s friends. With the above was also given a testimonial 
which had been signed for by the numerous subscribers. 
The following is a copy of the testimonial presented to Mr. and 
Mrs. Dodwell :—“ Very many friends throughout the kingdom as well 
as abroad desire upon the occurrence of the fiftieth anniversary of your 
wedding day to offer you their warm congratulations on this memorable 
and happy occasion, and to add their earnest hope that, surrounded by 
those you love and who so dearly love you, much length of days may 
yet be granted to you. They gladly avail themselves of this oppor¬ 
tunity to give expression to the feelings of respect and admiration with 
which they have long watched Mr. Dodwell’s floricuitural work, and to 
record their sense of his unvarying kindness and courtesy among his 
fellow florists. They wish, then, as a mark of their regard, and of the 
gratification they feel that you have been permitted to reach this crown¬ 
ing point of your wedded life, to beg your acceptance of the accom¬ 
panying tea and coffee service and salver—the produce of many 
subscriptions purposely limited in amount—assuring you that it is a 
souvenir of widely felt loving regard, and equally assured that you will 
find in that feeling the chief value of this gift.” 
The Rev. Mr. Collier made an excellent speech in making the pre¬ 
sentation. Mr. Dodwell expressed thanks and gratitude on behalf of 
himself and Mrs. Dodwell to their friends for this unanimous proof of 
their real regard. Many speeches were made by friends at the luncheon, 
after which the presentation took place. The following ladies and 
gentlemen were present, amongst others, to assist Mr. Alderman Buckeli 
in the chair—The Rev. C. P. Brickwell, Rev. Mr. Scott, Rev. Mr. Collier, 
Rev. Mr. Gibbs, Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Dodwell, Mr. Alfred, Mr. Arthur, 
and Mr. Fred Dodwell, and other members of the family. Dr. Guinness 
and Messrs. Ranger Johnson, T. E. Henwood, Chas. Phillips, Arthur 
Brown, Robt. Sydenham, Wm. Bacon, Wm. Harding, J. S. Hedderley, 
J. Whitham, Tom Lord, J. Wynne Ffoulkes, C. H. Herbert, Thos. Anstiss, 
and Mr. and Mrs. J. Hill. The company numbered over one hundred in 
all. Let us hope that on the occasion of Mr. and Mrs. Dodwell’a 
diamond wedding such a meeting of friends may again take place. 
Mr. Dodwell has worked hard in the interests of horticulture generally, 
and has thus gained many personal friends and the high approbation 
of many gentlemen who have never yet met him. We append the 
names of the principal prizewinners, also those of the varieties 
exhibited in the leading stands. 
In the class for twelve flake or bizarre Carnations, in distinct varie¬ 
ties, Mr. Tom Lord, Todmorden, was an excellent first, staging blooms 
of Bruce Findlay, Master Fred, Duke of York, Gordon Lewis, Thaddeus, 
Admiral Curzon, two seedlings, George, Sportsman, J. D. Hextall, and 
Robert Houlgrave in magnificent condition. Mr. J. Whitham was a 
very close second ; Mr. Robert Sydenham a creditable third ; Messrs. 
Thomson & Co. fourth ; Mr. Geo. Chaundy fifth ; Mr. A. K. Brown sixth ; 
and Mr. W. Read, gardener to Mr. E. S. Dodwell, who in ordinary 
seasons is usually found much nearer the top of the tree, seventh. Mr. 
J. Edwards took the premier position in the class for six flakes and 
bizarres, dissimilar, exhibiting fine blooms of Master Fred, two seedlings, 
Teddy, Sportsman, and Guardsman. Mr. E. Shaw was a good second ; 
Mr. J. S. Hedderley third ; Mr. C. Phillips fourth ; Mr. A. Medhurst 
fifth ; Mr. Wm. Bacon sixth ; and Thos. Anstiss seventh. 
For twelve white ground Picotees, in distinct varieties, Messrs. 
Thomson & Co. were first, showing in fine form Mrs. Sharp, Amelia, 
Nellie, Dr. Epps, Mrs. Chancellor, Thomas William, Little Phil, Zerlina, 
Campanini, Mrs. Payne, Lady Louisa, and Mrs. Gorton. The flowers in 
this stand were, with scarcely an exception, fresh and bright. The 
second prize was awarded to Mr. Robt. Sydenham for a fine stand, Mr. 
J, Whitham being third, Mr. Tom Lord fourth, Mr. A. R. Brown fifth, 
Mr. J. Edwards sixth, Mr. E. Shaw seventh, and Mr. Chas. Phillips 
eighth. Mr. A. W. Jones staged some beautiful blooms in the class for 
six white ground Picotee Carnations. The stand included Mrs. Payne, 
Nellie, Favourite, Thos. William, Brunette, and Campernini. Mr. J. B. 
Sharp was second, Mr. J. S. Hedderley third, Mr. Wm. Bacon fourth, 
Mr. Medhurst fifth, and Mr. Anstiss sixth. The competition was keen 
in this class, the flowers being remarkable for their perfect colouration 
and form. 
For twelve Carnations, either seifs, fancies, or yellow grounds, in 
distinct varieties, Mr. Robert Sydenham wai deservedly awarded the 
first prize. The exhibit included Romulus, Tournament, A. W. Jones, 
Gladys, Stadtrath Bail, Dodwell’s 167, Germania, Janira, Victory, Mrs. 
Robert Sydenham, Mrs. Jameson, and Brockhaus. The second place 
w'as taken by Messrs. Thomson & Co. with a fine exhibit, Mr. George 
Chaundy being third, Mr. A. R. Brown fourth, Mr. W. Read, gardener 
