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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ August 4, 1892. 
ofithe Show in the Journal of Horticulture for September 9th, 1886, 
page 229). So far as I know not one word was uttered, either by the 
horticultural press, judges, or competitors about disqualifying this 
exhibit. Other cases might be quoted, but in this ambiguously worded 
schedule the judges had no justification for their high-handed 
proceedings.—J. McIndoe, Hatton Hall Gardens , Guisborough. 
[According to our correspondent’s reading of the schedule he need not 
have staged anything but Grapes, Pines, and Melons, provided he had 
made up nine dishes of these, and we shall be very much surprised if 
that was the intention of the committee. At the same time conditions 
should be framed that cannot be misinterpreted. In our opinion the 
judges were right at Trentham, whatever mistakes may have been passed 
elsewhere.] 
HORTICULTURAL SHOWS. 
NEW BRIGHTON.— July 23rd. 
This was a Rose Show held on the date named in the grounds of Dr. 
Bell, J.P , and as the day was fine the Hospital (in aid of whose funds the 
Show was held) will benefit considerably. There was only a moderate 
number of exhibitors, owing to the Manchester and other Shows falling 
on the same day, but some very good Roses were shown. 
The nurserymen’s first prize was taken by Messrs. Dickson (Limited), 
Chester, with one of the best exhibits they have made this season. The 
first prize for twenty-four blooms was won by the Rev. Lionel Garnett of 
Christleton, carrying with it the National Rose Society’s gold medal. 
Mr. W. Stubbs of Nantwich was first for eighteen, and T. Raffles Bulley, 
Esq., for twelve blooms. Dr. Bell was first for six light coloured with 
very fine blooms of Her Majesty, and the Rev. L. Garnett for six dark 
with Alfred Colomb. There was more competition for the local prize 
with a bronze medal, which was won by Anthony Smith, Esq. 
The success of the Show was assisted by a lawn tennis tournament, 
and by an excellent display of hardy perennials. In the latter an 
increased interest is taken, and they give variety to what is felt by many 
as a drawback in Rose Shows—that is, to the monotony of long unbroken 
lines of Roses—however brilliant individually. The first prizes for 
twenty-four and twelve varieties were taken by T. Raffles Bulley, Esq., 
and W. Holland, Esq. J 
WELLS.— July 27th. 
Once more a summer Show has been held in the neighbourhood of 
'A ells, and this time in the grounds connected with Sharcombe, the 
residence of J. F. Hall, Esq. A better site could not well be found for 
a flower show, the visitors having the privilege of roaming at will over 
the beautiful grounds, park, and conservatories. 
Cut Roses were a great feature in the display, these being more 
numerous and of much better quality than are often seen at local shows. 
The first prize for twenty-four was well won by Messrs. Cooling & Sons, 
Bath, who had Camille Bernardin, Dupuy Jamain. Jean Lilivere, Queen 
of Queens, Harrison Weir, Mrs. J. Laing, Le Havre, Duchesse de Morny, 
Marie Margot, C. Darwin, Merveille de Lyon, Prince Arthur, Marie 
Baumann, A. K. Williams, Madame Joseph Desbois, Star of Waltham, 
Lady Sheffield, Leopold I., Denmark, Earl of Dufferin, Lucie Corbie, 
and Suzanne Marie Rodocanachi, all in excellent condition. Messrs. 
Keynes, Williams & Co., Salisbury, also exhibited fine blooms, but by 
mistake included three Teas. They were awarded an extra second prize, 
and a second prize went to Dr. Budd, Bath, who also staged very fine 
Roses. In the amateurs’ class for twelve varieties, distinct, Dr. Budd 
was easily first, having fairly good blooms of Alfred Colomb, Duchesse de 
Morny, Charles Lefebvre, Eugfinie Verdier, Queen of Queens, Louis Van 
Houtte, Clemence Joigneaux, Duke of Wellington, Marie Margot, 
Baroness Rothschild, Comte Raimbaud, and Merveille de Lyon. Mr. 
Wootton, gardener to J. M. Spencer, Esq., was second. Good prizes 
were offered for baskets of Roses, the first prize going to the Hon. Miss 
B. G. Sugden, the second to the Hon. Miss F. Sugden, and the third to 
Mr. J. B. Payne, gardener to the Lord Bishop of Bath and Wells, the two 
rormer especially having very light and attractive arrangements. 
Cut flowers of tuberous Begonias were also extensively shown, and 
were of more than ordinary merit. Particularly good was the first prize 
stand of eighteen double varieties, distinct, shown by Mr. B. R. Davis, 
Yeovil. Some of the best of these were La France, Salmon King,’ 
Hamlet, Mrs. Cornwallis West, Madame Rocher, F. F. Fox, Albert 
Crousse, Major Hope, Rubens, and Beauty of Somerset. The second 
prize went to Mr. E. Brookes, other exhibitors also showing credicably, 
but were much overweighted by Mr. Davis’ grand flowers. 
Among the prizewinners with Ferns and other plants were Messrs 
Wilkinson gardener to C. C. Tudway, Esq., J. B. Payne, F. Clarke and 
w-n •° uld ’ P ewse y- Mr - Payne was first for black Grapes and Mr. 
Wilkinson second, the last named being first with white Grapes and 
Mr. Trevihan, gardener to J. Allen, Esq., second. A very good fruit of 
****** from Hero of Lockinge gained Mr. Payne the first prize in 
the Melon class, Mr. Stokes, gardener to D. McLean, Esq., being second ; 
several other good fruits being shown. Strawberries, Cucumbers, 
Tomatoes and collections of vegetables were fairly well shown. 
From Messrs. Veitch & Sons, Exeter, came a bank of choice flowering 
plants, several boxes of Alpine plants, stands of Roses, herbaceous 
flowers, and hardy foliage, a very attractive display being made. Messrs 
Cooling & Son staged a grand box of Rose Alfred Colomb and other 
boxes of mixed Roses, as well as a fine lot of cut herbaceous flowers. 
Messrs. Keynes, Williams Sc Co. also had several boxes of good Boses, 
and near at hand was a fine exhibit of cut Begonias both double and 
single flowering in good variety, numbers of neat little Ferns, Palms 
and other fine-foliaged plants showing these off capitally. Messrs. Browne 
and Son, Wells, staged hardy fruit in excellent variety and style. 
HAYWARD’S HEATH.— July 27th, 
Mr. Pannett once more placed his beautiful meadow in South Road 
at the disposal of the Committee on the occasion of their fourth annual 
Show. The weather was brilliant throughout, and a large company was 
present during the afternoon and evening. The entries were not quite 
so numerous as last year, which may be accounted for in the fact that 
the Society got into financial difficulties, and in consequence wisely 
made some reduction in their prizes. There was unfortunately a falling- 
off in the number of miscellaneous groups, the two R.II. Society’s medals 
awarded in this class for the first time not having had a stimulating 
effect. Mr. S. Horscroft, gardener to Mr. Potter, Hapstead House, Ardingly, 
has the honour of carrying off the silver medal with a very fair group, 
in which well-coloured Crotons was the best feature. The bronze medal 
was awarded to Mr. J. Sands, gardener to T. Bannister, Esq., Hayward’s 
Heath. Mr. A. Scutt, gardener to Mrs. Jenkins, Burgess Hill, and Mr. 
G. F. Wickham, gardener to Mr. Humphry, Keymer, were first and 
second for the best group of foliage plants. Mr. A. Stamp, gardener to 
Mr. W. Knight, Hayward’s Heath, was first for four stove and green¬ 
house plants ; and Mr. G. F. Wickham had the best four foliage plants. 
Undoubtedly the brightest and best contested classes were those for 
Gloxinias and Begonias, Mr. F. Baker, gardener to Mr. Brady, Burgess 
Hill, being successful in both classes ; Mr. G. F. Wickham won first 
prizes for Ferns, Fuchsias, and a specimen foliage plant. 
There was a fine display of hardy herbaceous cut flowers in the three 
classes, Mr. W. Manton, gardener to Mrs. Clifford Borrer, Bolney, taking 
first in all three. Mr. J. Mitchell, gardener to Major Moberley, Cuckfield, 
was first for Cactus and Show Dahlias, also Asters, all very good. 
Mr. G. Jupp, gardener to F. Campbell, Esq., Brantridge, Belcombe, had 
the best twelve Roses. There was good competition in the ladies’ class 
for a basket of flowers, Mrs. A. Alwin, Miss Vincent, and Mrs. Brockway 
coming in in the order named with three very pretty baskets. Mrs. 
Alwin was also placed first with her dinner table centrepiece. 
With the exception of the classes for black Grapes and Melons, the 
entries of fruit were rather short, but of fair quality ; small fruit very 
good. Mr. R. Inglis, gardener to Mrs. Cunliffe-Lister, Borde Hill, was 
placed first for black Grapes, Mr. J. W. Long having a similar award for 
good Muscats, the same exhibitor being first for Melons. Other suc¬ 
cessful exhibitors were Messrs. G. Jupp, J. Mitchell, G. F. Wickham, 
W. Upton, H. Brading, gardener to Mr. Woods, Wivelsfield (Tomatoes 
very fine), J. Lands, and J. Lingley. 
There were numerous collections of vegetables, and in the larger 
classes some excellent exhibits. Mr. J. Mitchell had the honour of 
defeating the local champion (Mr. Mentons) in both the Society’s class 
for nine dishes, and the prizes given by Messrs. Sutton & Sons. Mr. 
F. Godby won Messrs. Cheal’s prize, and S. Horscroft had Messrs. 
Wood & Sons’, while Mr. J. Harris, gardener to C. W. Hudson, Esq., 
staged the best collection for Messrs. Carters’ prizes. When so many 
special prizes are offered it would be advisable in future for the Society 
to offer prizes for single dishes of vegetables. 
Several exhibits not for competition made an imposing display. 
Conspicuous amongst these was a fine group of plants staged by 
Messrs. Peed & Sons. An artistically arranged group of foliage plants, 
Begonias being largely used, also wreaths and crosses on black 
velvet, the whole having a chaste appearance, were shown by Mr. 
Ellis Turner, florist, Hayward’s Heath. Mr. W. Knight, Hailsham, and 
Messrs. Wood & Sons had Roses, &c., and Messrs. Balchin & Sons had a 
small group of plants. The amateur and cottagers’ classes were scarcely 
so well filled as on former occasions, but on the whole was a creditable 
show. Much credit is due to Mr. A. R. Pannett and Mr. C. Clarke 
(Chairman and Vice-Chairman) in bringing the Society through its 
financial difficulties, and their new Secretary (Mr. A. Tidey) has energy, 
method, and business capacity enough to insure success in the future. 
HESSLE AND HOWDENSHIRE.— July 27th and 28th. 
Hessle is a pleasantly situated village near Hull, and the home of 
the Hessle Pear. The Society is a new one, and the first Show was held 
in the charming grounds of Tranby Lodge, by kind permission of John 
Sherburn, Esq., J.P. It was an excellent representative display, a really 
good beginning, and the Society is probably destined to attain a strong 
position in the district. It is in the hands of the right men as managers, 
and it is hoped they will receive generous support. In view of the large 
number of classes little more can be done than to record the winners of 
the several prizes in the chief classes. 
Class 1, for a group of plants arranged in a space of 100 square feet, 
effective and artistic arrangement being considered the chief point of 
merit. First prize, silver cup value £5 and cash prize £5. James 
Reckitt, Esq., Swanland Manor, Brough (gardener, Mr. George Wilson), 
won the premier position with a group of grand plants, but rather too 
heavy. Second, Arthur Wilson, Esq., Tranby Croft (gardener, Mr. J. P. 
Leadbetter), who had a splendidly arranged centre, a free cone of 
Asparagus dumosus brightened with Streptosolons and Disas, relieved 
with Tuberoses. The sides were rather too light and the margin weak of 
this group. The third prize was adjudged to Messrs. R. Simpson and 
Son, Selby, and fourth to R. Falconer Jameson, Esq., F.R.H.S., Hessle 
(gardener, Mr. John Bridle), with little to choose between them. Mr. 
Jameson’s plants were in excellent condition, but too many were 
employed in the group. With a smaller group 75 square feet Benjamin 
Whitaker, Esq., Cliff House, Hessle (gardener, Mr. George Jarvie), was 
