JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ Jiuie 8. 1893. 
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exceptional season were noticeable amongst the exhibits. Azaleas were 
nearly over, Achimenes and Cockscombs well shown, Stravvberries, 
Cherries, Peas and Potatoes from the open very plentiful and fine, 
Grapes and Melons well coloured and ripe. For six stove and greenhouse 
plants, Mr. J. Churchill, gardener to J. Snowden Henry, Esq., was 
first with Clerodendron Balfourianum, Bougainvillea glabra, Rhyncho- 
spermum jasminoides, Ixora DutB, Swainsonia galegifolia alba, and an 
Azalea. Mr. F. Orchard, gardener to H. Michell, Esq , J.P., Undermount, 
Bonchurch, a very close second, having a good plant of Bougainvillea glabra, 
Rhynchospermum jasminoides, Clerodendron Balfourianum, Hremanthus 
coccinea. Azalea Triomphe de Paris, and Achimenes Mauve Qaeen. Mr. 
W. Sheath, gardener to Miss Mitchell, Macrocarpa, Veutnor, third. 
For a single specimen stove Mr. Orchard was first with a flue plant of 
Clerodendron Balfourianum. Mr. Sheath was second with Anthurium 
Scherzerianum. For six fine-foliage plants Mr. Churchill was first with 
three splendid Palms, Maranta zebrina, Pandanus Veitchi, and Caladium 
bicolor splendens. Mr. Sheath second with two good Crotons amongst 
others. The class for three plants was well represented. 
There was a good and close competition for six stove aud greenhouse 
Ferns. Mr. Churchill was first, the best being two Gymnogrammas and 
Adiantum concinnum. Mr. F. Orchard was second with a fine Davallia 
Mooreana, Davallia dissecta, and Adiantum cardiochlmnum and 
A. cuneatum ; Mr. Russell, gardener to Colonel Goodchild, The Grange, 
Bonchurch, being third. For a basket of plants Mr. Russell gained first 
prize. For a group of flowering and foliage Mr. W. Sheath showed a 
very tasteful arrangement containing some Odontoglossums, Caladiums, 
and Pelargoniums, and was awarded first, Mr. Cosh, gardener to 
Marcus B. Huish, Esq., being second. For four Orchids Mr. Churchill 
was first with Aerifies Fieldingi, Cypripedium barbatum, Cymbidium 
Lowianum, and Cattleya Mossim. Mr. Russell was second, and showed 
amongst others a very fine and showy plant of Laelia g'gantea. In 
the class for Achimenes Mr. F. Orchard was first, the plants in pans well 
grown and full of flower. For six Cockscombs Mr. F, Orchard was also 
first with good combs ; Mr. Richards, gardener to A. Innes Vine, Esq., 
second. The Show and Zonal Pelargoniums were well represented, Mr. 
W. Sheath taking the first prize in each class with good, well-flowered 
plants. In the class for Calceolarias Mr. Orchard was first and 
Mr. Churchill second. The flowering Begonias was well shown, Mr. 
Sheath showing well. The Fuchsias were weak, Mr. Sheath showino^ 
the best. 
For twenty-four cut Roses, Mr. Norton, gardener to the Hon. Mrs. 
Pelham, was first; and in the corresponding class for twelve blooms 
Mr. F. Orchard was awarded first prize. For a basket of cut flowers 
Mr. A. Richards was first with a large basket, arranged with a cross 
handle. This was drawn for in the evening, and the result was a gool 
round sum added to the funds. Mr. Russell was first for a well arranged 
hand bouquet. 
There was a good exhibition of fruit and vegetables. For Grapes 
Mr. A. E. Day took the first prize, and Mr. F. Orchard second. For a 
dish of fifty Strawberries Mr. Orchard showed a fine dish of Laxton’s 
Noble, gathered out of doors, and was awarded first prize ; Mr. 
Churchill w’as second with a good dish of the same variety. The 
Tomatoes shown by Mr. Churchill were very fine, and secured the first 
prize. In the large class for vegetables Mr. Richards was first, Mr. 
Orchard second, and Mr. Churchill third, all showing well. There were 
some good dishes of Peas shown, Mr. Orchard being first with William I.; 
Mr. Richards second with William Hurst. For twelve Potatoes, Mr. 
Churchill was first with a seedling; Mr. Richards second with Come 
to Stay. The other classes, including those set apart for amateurs and 
cottagers, was very creditably filled. Mr. Stears worked hard as the 
Hon. Secretary to make it a success, and Mr. Facey was staging 
Superintendent, and both must be congratulated on the excellent 
arrangements and display.—C. Orchard, Z IF. 
BATH AND WEST OF ENGLAND AGRICULTURAL 
SOCIETV’S (GLOUCESTER) SHOW. 
HORTICULTURAL DEPARTMENT.— MAy 31 st to Juse 5th. 
This section of the above was generally acknowledged to be the 
best ever held by the Society, occupying a larger tent than in former 
years. The weather was beautiful on the opening day, and the tents 
were crowded with visitors, making it rather difficult to take notes 
On entering, a group of Tree Ferns, foliage and flowerintr plants, 
arranged by Messrs. Roberts & Starr of Gloucester, was conspicuous. 
Rext to these came a fine mass of colour from the Pelargoniums of Mr. 
C. Turner of Slough. The plants were well grown, and most profusely 
bloomed. Adjoining the Pelargoniums was a really grand collection of 
(iloxinias from Messrs. Sutton & Sous, Reading. The plants were large 
and remarkable for the handsome foliage and flowers of great size 
a.*d splendid colour. Messrs. Heath & Son, Cheltenham, had a very 
fine collection of flowering plants, including some good Orchids, also 
toliage plants m great variety, and cut flowers. Messrs. R. Smith and 
Co., VV orcester, staged some of their well known Clematis and splendid 
Kalmias, Rhododendrons, herbaceous flowers, and Pmonies, also a fine 
collection of Iris blooms equal to some of the best Orchids in point of 
sntnp''T«oi- Messrs. R. Veitch & Sons of Exeter erectei 
taste an f waterfall, all arranged with gooc 
taste, and occupied with plants suitable for the position, if on a geiitle 
man’s place. The same firm had a well-bloomed collection of Orchids. 
Messrs. Kelwaj' & Son, Langpor:, had some extra good stands of 
Amaryllis, Preonies, Gaillardias, Delphiniums, and Pyrethrums. Roses 
were well shown by Mr. Conway Jones and Messrs. G. Cooling & Sons, 
Bath, both putting up good blooms, especially for the time of the 
year. 
Down the centre of the tent masses of stove and greenhouse plants 
were arranged by the following gentlemen Messrs. J. Laing & Son, 
their stand containing fine Begonias. Next came a well arranged 
group of fine plants from W. R. Baker, Esq. (Mr. J. Aplin, gardener), 
Hasfield Court, Gloucester. Lord Fitzbardinge, flowering and foliage 
plants, well grown, and put up with good taste. Sir J. Dorrington 
(gardener, C. Savegar) had a similar collection. Also Mrs. Gambler 
Parry (gardener, Mr. Sowray), who had also a grand collection of Stag’s- 
horn Ferns. 
Mr. J. Cypher, Cheltenham, had a group of his well known Orchids, 
making a beautiful display, attracting much attention. T. W. Bute, 
Esq., Arle Court, Cheltenham, had an excellent collection of Orchids 
and other plants, reflecting great credit on Mr. Marsh, his gardener. 
Other highly meritorious groups were arranged by Sir W. F. Guise 
(gardener, W. Cross), Sir Lionell Darvell (gardener, Mr. Greenway), 
H. St. V. Ames, Esq. (gardener, W. K. Bannister). The two latter had 
splendid Carnations in their group. Messrs, Jefferies & Son also 
staged a collection of Crotons, Caladiums, Begonias and other 
plants. 
Fruit was not extensively shown, but it was very good. Canon 
Coventry (gardener, Mr. Frowde) had some extra fine Black Hamburgh 
and Buckland Sweetwater Grapes, also fine Noble Strawberries. Mr. 
G. Parry had a stand of well-finished Black Hamburgh Grapes. Lord 
Fitzhardinge had some large Melons, Strawberries, and Hale’s Early 
Peach. C. Lee Campbell, Esq. (gardener, Mr. S. T. Wright), had Hero 
of Lockinge Melons, Royal George and Early York Peaches ; also 
Glewston Court Tomatoes, all of which were of large size and fine 
colour. Seedsmen’s stands were as usual to the fore outside, attracting 
much attention. 
LEICESTER PANSY SOCIETY. 
June 3rd. 
The second annual Exhibition of this Society was held on the above 
date in the lecture hall of the Liberal Club, and was opened by 
Alderman Sir Thomas and Lady Wiight before a large number of ladies 
and gentlemen. The Show as a whole hal not the bright appearance 
of last year, as then many valuable plants were lent “ not for 
competition;” whereas this year the Show was almost entirely for 
competition. Great headway has been made with the Pansy during the 
past year, as fully three times the number were exhibited, and they 
of a far superior quality. In the non-competition exhibit of Mr. 
W. Sydenham, Tamworth, were many ideal Pansies, including Emma 
Stuart, Jame.s Campbell, Seedling, Tamworth Y^ellow, A. H. Murray, 
Thomas Garrett, Tamworth Hero, May Hind, Betsy Kelley, Mr. D. Johnson, 
Maggie M. Paul, John Coutts, Mrs. W. Sydenham, Tamworth Y'ellow, 
Maggie A. Scott, Seedling, Lieut.-Col. Hare, Mrs. W. Sydenham, John 
Taylor, Arab, Betsy Kelley, Arthur Eaton, Maggie Pender, Tamworth 
Y^ellow, Seedling, Alex. Smellie, Edith Crossley, Maggie R. S. Cocker, 
Tamworth Y’‘ellow, Arthur Eaton, Andrew Tarter, Arthur Eaton, 
and Betsy Kelley. 
The Parks Committee (Mr. J. Burn, Abbey Park), lent a fine 
collection of Pansies and Clematises which added much to the 
attraction of the Show, also a number of shrubs in pots and small 
decorative plants. Mr. T. Fielding Johnson of Brookfield, and Mr. 
J. Wright of Granby Street, each sent some good Ferns and foliage 
plants. 
The following are the awards of the Judges :—Class 1 (twenty-four 
Fancy Pansies).—First, Mr. Whitehead. Second, Mr. G. East. Class 2 
(twelve ditto).—First, Mr. Yeomans. Second, Mr. Jordan. Third, Mr. 
Dingley. Class 3 (six ditto).—First, Mr. Yeomans. Second, Mr. Jordan. 
Third, Mr. Dingley. Class 4 (six ditto).—First, Mr. East. Second, Mr. 
Dingley. Third, Mr. Bowles. Class 5 (twelve Fancy Pansies; open).— 
First, Mr. W. Sydenham of Tamworth. Second, Messrs. Biddles «k Co., 
Loughborough. Class 6 for the most tastefully arranged centre stand 
(for a dinner or supper table). First, Mr. Bell. Second and third, 
Bowles. Class 7 (eighteen Fancy Pansies).—First, Mr. East. Second, 
Mr. Whitehead. Class 8 (twelve Show Pansies).—First, Mr. Whitehead. 
Second, Mr. Jordan. Class 9 (twenty-four Fancy Pan-ies ; open to 
all).—Firsb Mr- W. Sydenham. Second, Messrs. Bi idles & Co. Class 10 
(for the premier bloom in the Show).—Mr. Jordan. Class 11 (for best 
nine bunches of cut flowers).—First, Mr. Bell. Second, Mr. Barry. 
Third, Mr. Bowles. Class 12 (for best collect oa of cut flowers, outdoor 
grown).—First, Mr. Wright. Second, Mr. Bowles. Third, Mr. East. 
Class 13 (for a collection of Pyrethrums).—Fir^t, second, and third, 
Mr. Bowles. 
In classes .5 and 9 Mr. W. Sydenham was first wdth John Taylor, 
David Rennie, Arab, Tom Travis, Louis Wierter. A. H. Murray, fam- 
woith Yellow, Mrs. Wiastanley, Mrs. A. Irvine, Arthur Baton, Mrs. 
Maxwell, Maggie M. Phail, Agnes Mabel, Mrs. D. Johnstone, Lieutenant 
M. Isaac, Edith Crossley, Rev. Gresely, Betsy Kelley. Airs. C. L. 
Carnegie, Thomas Garrett, May Hind, John Coutts, a id Earl of Warwick, 
and was closely followed in each case by Messrs. Biddles & Co., Lough¬ 
borough. The pretnier bloom (amateur) was in Mr. H, Jordan’s stand, 
a fine Tamworth Y'ellow, 
