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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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The classes for Strawberries, Cherries, and best arranged basket of fruit 
fell to Messrs. Stoney and Cromwell. 
Vegetables call for no special comment with the exception of the 
twelve varieties, eight, and six. In the two former Mr. J. Stoney took 
first honours. In the former he had Dickson’s Scarlet Carrot, Giant 
Rocca Onion, Perfection Tomato, Early Puritan Potato, and Sulham 
Prize Celery, all very good. The second honours were awarded to Mr. 
T. Smeatham, Leaton Knolls, Shrewsbury, for superb Rousham Park 
Hero Onions, Globe Beet, Webb’s Favourite Carrot, Perfection Tomato, 
Satisfaction Potato, and Lyon Leek. The second place in the eight 
was taken by Mr. J. Pownall, Moss Street, Prescot, he having Inter¬ 
national Kidney, Sutton’s Vegetable Marrow, Early Gem Carrot, and 
Clay worth Pink Celery. For six varieties Mr. Smeatham took the lead 
with a repetition of what has already been recorded. The prizes for 
Peas (two), Potatoes (two), Tomatoes (two), and Cucumbers went to 
the following—Messrs. R. C. Townshend, gardener to R. T. Lloyd, Aston 
Hall, Oswestry ; J. Norris, Formby ; W. Mackarell, Formby ; J. Norris, 
T. Carling, H. Howard, gardener to A. C. Mather, Beechwood, Woolton; 
and J. Hannagan, gardener to R. C. Naylor, Esq., Hooton Hall, Cheshire. 
In the cottagers’ class Mr. Norris was successful in classes for Potatoes 
and Tomatoes. 
Miscellaneous Exhibits. —Cultural certificates were awarded to 
Messrs. Laing & Mather, Kelso-on-Tweed, for a stand of Germania and 
Souvenir de la Malmaison Carnations, including the beautiful Lady 
Middleton, which has flowers of a lovely pink, streaked with bright 
crimson. This stand found many admirers. To W. Edwards & Sons, 
Sherwood, Notts, for a new kind of ware called “ Edwardine,” for Ferns, 
flowers, &c, To Messrs. T. Davies & Co., Wavertree Nursery, for an 
excellent stand of herbaceous cut blooms, prominent being a grand 
selection of Gaillardias. They also exhibited various garden utensils. 
To the Liverpool Horticultural Co. for wreaths, crosses, and sprays ; and 
to Messrs. J. Forbes & Son, Hawick, for stands of Pansies, Begonias, and 
herbaceous plants. The Secretary, Chairman, and Committee are to be 
congratulated on the admirable arrangements of the Exhibition.— 
R. P. R. 
HIGHGATE.— July 21st. 
The thirty-third annual Exhibition of the Highgate Horticultural 
Society was held in the grounds of The Priory, Highgate, London, N., 
on the above date by the kind permission of Colonel Stedall, J.P. 
Being favoured with fine weather there was an excellent attendance of 
visitors, and the exhibitors turned up in good numbers. A liberal 
schedule having been provided the exhibits were numerous, diversified, 
and, as a whole, of fair quality. Apart from the gardeners’ section, the 
amateurs’, cottagers’, and children’s classes were well represented, and 
excited much interest. Fruit and vegetables in this section were very 
good. 
Specimen plants were well shown. Mr. H. Eason, gardener to 
B. Noakes, Esq., Highgate, secured the first prize for six flowering 
stove and greenhouse plants, showing fine specimens. The leading 
honour for a single specimen plant also went to Mr. Eason, who staged 
a grand Ixora. Mr. J. Brooks, gardener to W. Reynolds, Esq., Highgate, 
was second with a fine specimen of Bougainvillea glabra in this class. 
Trained Coleus plants were also good, the best being staged by Messrs. 
Brooks and Eason. The last-named exhibitor was also first with Zonal 
Pelargoniums, the second award going to Mr. H. G. Russell, gardener to 
H. Mansfield, Esq., Highgate. 
Exotic Ferns were very fine, although not numerous. Mr. Eason 
had the best six plants, which included a magnificent Davallia 
Mooreana, possibly 6 or 7 feet in diameter. The same exhibitor 
was first for six foliage stove and greenhouse plants. Tuberous Begonias 
and Gloxinias were best shown by Messrs. Eason, Brooks, H. G. Russell, 
and W. Wilkinson, gardener to F. Lowe, Esq., Crouch End. Trained 
Verbenas were a feature not often seen at local shows, and the plants 
staged gave evidence of careful culture. Mr. G. Quelch, gardener to 
W. Howard, Esq., Iloscote, Shepherd’s Hill, was placed first in this com¬ 
petition. Mr. J. Brooks secured leading honours for Fuchsias and 
Cockscombs, also for Petunias in pots. Balsams were best shown by 
Mr. C. J. Webber, gardener to H. Smith, Esq., Muswell Hill ; and cut 
Zonal Pelargoniums by Mr. Eason, who was also awarded first prize for 
table plants. The leading honours for groups of plants fell to Messrs. 
* Eason and Brooks. 
Roses were most numerous in the amateurs’ section, although a few 
were shown in the open classes. Mr. A. Page, gardener to A. Taylor, 
Esq., New Southgate, was first for twelve bunches, and Mr. J. Bateman, 
Highgate, second. Mr. Will Taylor, Hampton, staged a “ not for com¬ 
petition ” box of fresh blooms. Messrs. W. Cutbush & Sons, Highgate, 
had a collection of hardy flowers and Roses, and Messrs. B. S. Williams 
and Son, Upper Holloway, a group of miscellaneous plants. 
Fruit and vegetables were not very plentiful in the gardeners’ 
section. Mr. H. A. Page, gardener to F. Crisp, Esq., White House, New 
Southgate, was first for a collection of miscellaneous fruit, and also for 
white and black Grapes, the latter including some well-grown Madres- 
field Court. Mr. A. Page was first for a collection of hardy fruit, and 
also for vegetables. Peaches were best shown by Mr. J. Brooks, who 
also secured second position for a collection of miscellaneous fruit. 
WOODFORD.— July 21st. 
The twentieth annual Exhibition was held on the 21st inst. at 
Knighton, Woodford. The current Exhibition was quite up to its usual 
standard, and its recent affiliation to the Royal Horticultural Society 
proves it is still ready to go forward. The open classes were well filled, 
but only the chief classes can be noted here owing to scarcity of space. 
The amateur classes appear to be steadily gaining ground, while the 
cottagers are certainly not lagging. 
In the open division the class for a group of plants arranged for 
effect, with the silver medal of the R.H.S., brought out strong competi¬ 
tion, though there was no difficulty in selecting the winner, who proved 
to be Mr. Nicholdson. His arrangement was very effective, and the 
plants good, Palms, Crotons, Dracaenas, Orchids, and Gloxinias being the 
chief features. Mr. Jeyeph was second with a tasteful arrangement, 
but quality of plants told heavily against him. Third, Mr. Mobsby, 
whose arrangement was too formal, though the plants were excellent. 
The class for six stove and greenhouse flowering plants did not bring 
out any very special feature. Mr. Cade secured the first prize, his best 
plants being a good Fuchsia and Lilium 1. album ; Mr. Nicholdson 
showed fine specimens of Clerodendron and Statice Holfordi. Third, 
Mr. Mobsby. Stove and greenhouse foliage plants were better. Mr. 
Nicholdson was first with a good Acalypha Macafeeana, Croton Mrs. 
Swan, and Pandanus Veitchi. Mr. Tween was second, his best plants 
being Latania borbonica and Pandanus Veitchi. Mr. Jeyeph was third 
with a good Dracaena Baptisti. Caladiums were a strong feature, Mr. 
Nicholdson leading with well-grown plants, highly coloured. Second, 
Mr. Cade, with older varieties and smaller plants. Coleuses were the 
best we have seen for some years in this district, Messrs. Cade, Tween, 
and Nicholdson taking the first, second, and third prizes respectively. 
Stove and greenhouse Ferns brought out a strong contingent, Mr. 
Mobsby leading with a good plant of Todea superba, Mr. Nicholdson 
second with a fine Davallia Mooreana, Mr. Tween third. Single speci¬ 
men foliage plant, first Mr. Nicholdson, showing a very fine Cycas 
revoluta, Mr. Cade following with good Latania borbonica. Palms were 
very good indeed. Mr. Jeyeph was first with good plants of Areca rubra 
and A. Baueri; second Mr. Tween with Phoenix rupicola, noteworthy ; 
third Mr. Willingdale with a fine plant of Phoenix reclinata. Hydrangeas 
found Mr. Jeyeph first with well-flowered specimens. The Begonia prizes 
were taken bv two amateurs, Messrs. Pether and J. W. Jones, both 
staging good plants. Cut Roses were good, though the recent gales 
prevented keen competition. Mr. Davis won first place, and Mr. 
Nicholdson was a clcse second. Mr. Langlands third. Twenty-four 
distinct varieties, cut flowers, brought a strong lot. Mr. Mobsby led, 
followed by Messrs. Nicholdson and Rumball. Hand bouquets were 
not up to their usual standard, Messrs. Nicholdson and Colville taking 
the prizes in rotation. 
Fruit was excellent, and the classes well contested. Mr. A. Smith 
was first for three bunches of black Grapes with good Gros Maroc. 
Mr. Peacock second with well-coloured Hamburghs. In Muscats Mr. 
Smith was well ahead with five heavy bunches. Peaches and Necta¬ 
rines also found Mr. Smith first, and Mr. Davis second in both classes. 
Currants and Gooseberries were very fine. Vegetables were both 
numerous and good, especially the baskets. Amateurs’ and cottagers’ 
classes were well filled, especially in plants and vege:ables. Classes for 
single-handed gardeners were quite a failure. After the complaints 
these had made about the inequality of their competing with the 
gardeners in larger places, we are surprised they did not support their 
own section. Dinner-table decoration was a feature, occupying the 
greater part of one tent. 
Trade exhibitors added their quota to the Show, and were greatly 
admired. Messrs. W. Paul & Son had a large collection of Roses; Mr. 
W. Rumsey likewise had an extensive display ; Mr. J. B. Riding, Ching- 
ford, a collection of Violas and Pansies; Mr. R. Bass, Woodford, some 
choice Zonal Pelargoniums. 
TRENTHAM.— July 21st. 
Although the Trent ham and Hanford Horticultural Society is 
distinctly juvenile as regards age, the experience and energy of its active 
officials have established it in a strong position, and its annual Shows 
rank amongst the best in the provinces. In some respects the fifth 
Exhibition, held on the 2l6t inst., may be fairly described as the best in 
the kingdom up to date, and it is doubtful if the combined effect that 
was produced by the groups of plants and display of fruit will be 
surpassed during the season. Much is expected in the way of fruit at 
the International Exhibition at Earl’s Court next month, and it need 
only be said that if the show of Grapes equals the Trentham display a 
great success will be achieved. 
For Grapes and groups this year’s gathering on the great ducal 
estate of the Midlands will not be soon forgotten by those who witnessed 
them on a brilliant day last week. But there was much more to admire 
than fruit and the tasteful association of plants. Roses were one of the 
charms of the Show, and the beautiful stands of Messrs. Harkness and 
Sons, Perkins & Son, and B. R. Cant in the open classes were, so to say,, 
besieged by a dense crowd of visitors throughout the afternoon, and it is 
not often that the attractive force of Roses has been better exemplified. 
Bouquets and floral decorations were of the highest order of excellence,, 
while vegetables were in great force and of superb quality, cottagers 
joining most creditably in this section of the Exhibition. 
The Duke and Duchess of Sutherland take great interest in the 
Show, and with a number of friends, officials, and Judges were photo¬ 
graphed in the chief tent during the opening ceremony. The luncheon 
is also a notable event at Trentham, and nearly 200 ladies and gentlemen 
must have assembled on the occasion under notice. Speeches were 
delivered by three Mayors, as well as by Judges and officials, all having the 
true horiicultural ring in them, and the gathering was very enjoyable. 
Turning to the Show only its general character can be described, and 
this chiefly from memory ; for when a chronicler has to first to assist in 
