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large marquee erected in the grounds. In many respects this is a 
decided improvement upon the arrangements that were made at the 
Earl’s Court Exhibition last year, and the innovation was doubtless 
appreciated by the general public. It was not a large Show, although 
some good exhibits were staged, liberal prizes having been offered in 
the various classes. 
Specimen plants were shown in excellent condition. Mr. F. Mould, 
Pewsey, Wilts, was first for nine stove and greenhouse plants, staging fine 
specimens of Erica tricolor Witsoni, E. ventricosa magnifica, E. Cavendishi, 
E. eximia superba. Bougainvillea glabra, Ixora Dixiana, Azalea Jean 
Vervaene, Hedaroma tulipifera, and Statice profusa. Mr. H. James, 
West Norwood, second, and Mr. J. Currey, West End, Wilton Road, 
Salisbury, was awarded third prize. For nine fine-foliage plants 
Mr. Henry James was first. This exhibitor staged well grown Crotons, 
Kentia Fosteriana, Dasylirion acrotrichum, and Pandanus Veitchi. 
Mr. J. Currey was second with fine plants, and Mr. J. F. Mould third. 
Mr. Charles Turner, Royal Nurseries, Slough, was awarded first prize 
for a group of twenty-five Roses. The plants were well grown and 
splendidly flowered. The best varieties were Mar^chal Niel, Celine 
Forestier, Juno, Camille Bernardin, Madame de Montchaven, Charles 
Lawson, and Marie Baumann. Mr. C. Turner was again first for twelve 
Show and Fancy Pelargoniums, the best being Gold Mine, Alice, Phyllis, 
Ellen Beck, Duchess of Edinburgh, and Mrs. Hart. Mr. J. Ford, 
gardener to Sir C. Pigott, Bart., Wrexham Park, Slough, was first for 
eighteen herbaceous Calceolarias. These plants were remarkably well 
grown and flowered. Mr. J. Mowbray, gardener to Major Hon. 
H. C. Legge, Fulmer, Slough, was second with grand plants. Messrs. 
B. S. Williams & Son were the only exhibitors of twelve Amaryllises, 
and were adjudged the first prize. The same firm exhibited a collection 
of Clivias, for which the premier award was adjudged. The best 
varieties were Surprise, Cruenta, General Gordon, Princess May, Lindeni, 
and Ambrose Verschaffelt. Mr. C. Turner was awarded first prize for 
a group of Malmaison Carnations, the plants shown being well flowered. 
Mr. Chas. Turner was also first in the class for eighteen greenhouse 
Azaleas, showing magnificent examples. Mr. H. James, Castle Nursery, 
West Norwood, was accorded second prize for a very creditable exhibit. 
For a group of miscellaneous flowering and foliage plants Messrs. 
J. Laing & Son, Stanstead Nurseries, Forest Hill, were awarded the first 
prize for a beautiful arrangement including Crotons, Caladiums, Clivias, 
Cattleyas, Gloxinias, Liliums, Begonias, Amaryllises, Odontoglossums, 
Cypripediums, and Cannas. The second prize in this class was accorded to 
Messrs. B. S. Williams & Son, Upper Holloway, who exhibited Anthu- 
riums, Cattleyas, Azaleas, Odontoglossums, and a splendid piece of 
Cymbidium Lowianum. 
Bouquets and baskets of flowers made a good display in the Exhibi¬ 
tion buildings. For three stands or vases of flowers and foliage Miss 
Mary Foden, Marlowe’s Nursery, Hemel Hempstead, was accorded the 
first prize for a most charming and tastefully arranged exhibit. Miss 
Lilian Hudson, Gunnersbury House, Acton, was second; and Mr. F. W. 
Seale, Vine Nurseries, Sevenoaks, being third. Messrs. Perkins & Sons, 
Coventry, were, however, the leading exhibitors in the class for hand 
and brides’ bouquets. 
Miscellaneous exhibits formed a feature in the Show. Mr. Anthony 
Walerer, Knap Hill, Woking, sent a collection of Azaleas, well flowered. 
Messrs. R. Smith cfc Co., Worcester, had Clematises in pots, such as were 
staged at Crystal Palace, and which attracted much attention. Messrs. 
W. Paul & Sons exhibited a charming group of Roses in pots and cut 
blooms. Spenser, Merveille de Lyon, Clio, Lady Sheffield, and Zenobia 
were among the best of these. Mr. C. Turner sent specimens of his new 
Rose, “Turner’s Crimson Rambler’’ well laden with blossoms. Messrs. 
T. S. Ware, Hale Farm Nurseries, Tottenham, arranged a fine group 
of hardy plants “ not for competition.” Amongst the most prominent 
of the plants in this exhibit were Trollius giganteus. Spiraeas, Del¬ 
phinium nuvlicaule, Cypripedium acaulis. Primula Sieboldi, Pyrethrums, 
and Liliums. Messrs. Collins Bros., Waterloo Road, S.E., also staged a 
group of hardy plants not for competition, which included Pyrethrums, 
Lupinus, Irises, Aquilegias, Spiraeas, and Liliums. Messrs. Barr 
and Sons, Long Ditton, also had a large collection of hardy flowers in 
variety, which excited much interest amongst the visitors. Messrs. 
Cannell & Sons, Swanley, sent a group of Begonias, Gloxinias, taste¬ 
fully arranged with Ferns; and Mr. W. Balchin, Hassocks Nurseries, 
Sussex, had a few plants of Leschenaultia biloba major. Mr. F. A. 
Morris, Church Road, Acton, was awarded a first-class certificate for a 
new dark Coleus named Distinction. Messrs. James Ford, Wexham 
Park, had a Begonia named James Ford ; and Messrs. James & Sons, 
Farnham Royal, a group of Calceolarias. Messrs. Cutbush & Sons, 
Highgate, sent a large collection of hardy flowers ; also a fine group of 
flowering and foliage plants. 
Mr. G. Wythes, gardener to the Duke of Northumberland, Syon 
House, Brentford, arranged a fine group of plants “ not for competition.” 
The exhibits contained Anthuriums, Palms, Cypripediums, Azaleas, 
Spiraeas, and Crotons. Mr. Wythes also staged a collection of fruit, in¬ 
cluding well grown examples of Strawberry Augusts Nicaise ; Grapes, 
Black Hamburgh, and Foster Seedling; Brown Turkey Fig, Lord Napier 
Nectarine, and Monstera deliciosa. Mr. J. Miller, gardener to Lord 
Foley, Ruxley Lodge, Esher, sent a collection of fruit and Cherries ; and 
Messrs. J. Cheal & Sons, Crawley, Apples and other fruit and plants. 
Mr. A. Smith, High Wycombe, had cut Roses and Pansies. 
The Geotjnds and General Exhibits. 
A description of the Exhibition and the adjoining grounds was given 
in last week’s issue of the Journal of Horticulture^ and therefore it 
would be superfluous to enter into details here. As previously stated, 
however, the Exhibition at that time was necessarily incomplete, and 
although much remains to be done yet the work of completion is being 
rapidly pushed on. So far as the gardening and forestry portions are 
concerned but little remains to be done, the grounds being planted in a 
most attractive manner. 
The principal feature in this respect is doubtless, as was mentioned 
last week, the splendid covered-in garden. This is a grand example of 
indoor gardening. Huge banks and beds of Rhododendrons, planted by 
Messrs. W. Paul & Sons and Messrs. H. Lane & Sons, made a charming 
feamre, the bright colours of the flowers contrasting admirably with 
the fresh green turf and winding gravelled walks. It is said that there 
are upwards of 2000 Rhododendrons in full bloom in this garden. A 
small group of a new China Rose named Duke of York, and a number 
of the recently introduced Rose Princess May, arranged by Messrs. 
W. Paul & Sons, naturally excited more than ordinary interest on the 
occasion of the opening ceremony. On one side of the main building is 
a magnificent fernery, which no visitor should miss. This rockery is 
splendidly constructed, and is planted with Ferns of various description, 
tire scenic background being an admirable representation of Mr. Leopold 
Rothschild’s garden at Ascott completes the arrangement. 
Passing to the outside grounds the miniature fruit gardens designed 
and planted by Messrs. J. Cheal & Sons, Lowfield Nursery, Crawley, 
first meets the eye of the visitor. Here may be seen admirable examples 
of fruit growing on a small scale, and which also might be practised 
extensively. Cordon, pyramid, and standard Pear and Apple trees, also 
bush fruits are well represented, an archway covered with fruit trees 
being specially noticeable. Diamond-trained Currants and Gooseberries 
are also shown, and the majority of these are carrying a fair crop of 
fruit. 
The beds and borders in various parts of the grounds are planted 
with shrubs and summer-flowering plants. Messrs. B. S. Williams and 
Sons fill some borders with Zonal Pelargoniums and other plants, whilst 
Mr. C. Turner, Slough, has planted a bed with Fuchsias, Pelargoniums, 
and Cannas. Miniature examples of forestry on light, medium, and heavy 
soils may also be seen. Messrs. C. Lee & Sons have rendered assistance 
in this department by planting shrubs and flowers. The examples of 
suburban gardening are deserving of more than a passing notice, and 
should prove instructive to amateurs. 
With regard to the general horticultural exhibits in the main 
building these as yet are not very numerous. Messrs. Sutton & Sons, 
Reading, have a very interesting exhibit set forth in a tastefully 
designed show case, and is devoted principally to the display of vegetable, 
flower, and farm seeds. Models of vegetables, admirably executed and 
like-likeness in appearance, are also shown. There is also a collection 
of natural Grasses, whilst a series of coloured plates of Sutton’s florists’ 
flowers and a number of photographs of various departments of the vast 
seed establishment at Reading form a pleasing feature of their exhibit. 
Mention should also be made that the whole of the lawns of the Exhibi¬ 
tion have been sown with Sutton’s seeds. Messrs. F. Rosher & Co,, 
Upper Ground Street, Blackfriars, S.E,, are represented in various 
departments. They exhibit rustic summer houses, artistic in appearance 
and substantially built, greenhouses, statuary, and garden pottery in 
variety. The fountain in the main entrance hall is supplied by this 
firm. Conway G. Warne, Limited, Weston-super-Mare, also show garden 
pottery. Orchid pots, baskets, edgings, window boxes, vases, and statuary 
in excellent style. Similar exhibits are shown by Messrs. Pulham and 
Sons, Broxbourne, Herts. Other firms, it is believed, will also have 
stands of garden pottery, and these will be noticed at some future time. 
Mr. G. W. Riley, 81, Dulwich Road, Herne Hill, has examples of his 
skill in building summer houses and the manufacture of garden seats, 
rustic tables, and other ornamental sundries. These are represented 
in various designs, and should satisfy the tastes of the most fastidious. 
Greenhouses and conservatories are not so plentiful as they were last 
year. Messrs. Mackenzie & Moncur, Edinburgh, have an ornamental 
conservatory, 16 feet by 10 feet, constructed, and drawings of horticul¬ 
tural appliances. Messrs. Sam Deards & Co., Limited, Eldon Street, E.C., 
exhibit plant houses and heating apparatus suitable for small and large 
structures. Chemical manures are shown by Messrs. R. Tons & Sons, 
Bow, E. Messrs. Chaffey Bros., Limited, 35, Queen Victoria Street, and 
of Melbourne, exhibit pictures and plans of fruit farms, vineyards, fruit 
sample cases, and other matters illustrative of the Australian irrigation 
colonies. Messrs. Ransomes, Sims, & Jefferies, Limited, Orwell Works, 
Ipswich, have a large and handsome display of their machines. Where 
a light machine is required for use by a boy, girl, or lady, or whether a 
heavier roller machine is desired, a selection may be made from this 
stand. This firm was awarded the gold medal for machines at the 
Exhibition last year. 
The forestry section will be interesting to many, and is worthy of 
more than a brief notice such as must necessarily be given in the space at 
our disposal. Those who are interested in forestry, however, may with 
advantage spend a few hours in this department. Not the least im¬ 
portant exhibit here is a collection of sixty varieties of Japanese woods 
Sint by Major-General Sir R. Murdock Smith, Director, Museum of 
Science and Art, Edinburgh. A. E. Forbes, Esq., Bowood, Caine, Wilts, 
exhibits a dozen specimens of damage done to timber by insects and 
fungi ; and J. A. Rutherford, Esq., Estate Office, Highclere Park, 
Newbury, has sent some fine Conifers grown on the Highclere estate. 
J. W. Forbes, Esq., Farnham Royal, Slough, exhibits specimens of fallen 
limbs from the Burnham Beeches, and W. Carruthers, Esq., a number 
of British woods grown in Windsor New Forest. W. Somerville, Esq., 
