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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ August 18, 18*2. 
Henry Dene, the next Archbishop, chiefly resided at Otford Palace, 
which he in part rebuilt. Warham, the late Archbishop, before the 
Reformation, lived much at Knole, where he wa 3 often visited by both 
Henry YII and Henry VIII. He died at Otford in 1532. Knole was 
given up by Cranmer to Henry VIII. by way of exchange. On his 
attainder it passed into the hands of Queen Mary, who gave it to 
Cardinal Pole. At his death it reverted to the Crown. Elizabeth gave 
it to Sir Robert Dudley, afterwards Earl of Leicester, who surrendered 
it in the eighth year of her reign. She then gave it to Thomas Sack- 
ville, afterwards Earl of Dorset. Thi 3 Sackville was related to the 
Queen by intermarriage of his family with the Bollyns. He was 
reckoned the first poet of his day, and obtained equal eminence as a 
statesman. He entered Parliament in the reign of Queen Mary, and 
was employed by Elizabeth in man y important offices. King James 
often visited him at Knole, where he had a bedroom for his sole use, 
the furniture of which cost £20,000. The bedstead, adorned with gold 
and silver tissue, lined with richly embroidered satin, alone cost £8000. 
Charles, the sixth Earl of Dorset, like the first, was also a poet and 
statesman. It is said that Dryden often visited him at Knole. There 
is a story told that once after dinner, when the wit of the company was 
flagging and even the wine did not loosen their tongues, it was proposed 
could write the best impromptu. Dryden was to be judge. 
When the papers were read the poet said that there could be no doubt 
that the Earl s was the best. He had written, “ I promise to pay Mr. John 
Dryden, on demand, the sum of £500.” The great beauty of Knole is 
that it is almost unchanged in style, decoration, or furniture from the 
time of James I. It is a quadrangular house, principally of Eliazbethan 
architecture, though the influence of the old ecclesiastical possessors is 
evident in the square-headed windows. The park is five mile 3 round and 
skirts the Tonbridge road for a considerable distance. It abounds in fine 
woodland and forest scenery. Among the trees the King’s Beech is 
nearly 28 feet in circumference, and displays as much top as three or 
four ordinary trees.” 
At last we came to the Show, not with the intention of giving any¬ 
thing approaching a detailed report, but rather for indicating its 
character, and noting the products of some of the chief prizetakers. It 
may be said at the outset that the Show was both extensive and excel¬ 
lent. Five marquees were filled, that devoted to plants, large as it wa 3 , 
being distinctly overcrowded. Specimen plants, groups of plants and 
rerns, also vegetables, merit words of high commendation, and there 
was a good display of fruit. 
Turning to the classes, we note that for six flowering plants in that 
number of varieties, Mr. A. Gibson, gardener to J. F. Burnaby- 
Atkins, Esq., Halstead Place, was first. He showed two Dipladenias, 
amabilis and Brearleyana, noble specimens in superb condition ; fine 
examples of Clerodendron Balfourianum and Anthurium Schertzeri- 
anum, with a good Allamanda and Ixora. Mr. J. T. Goodman, 
gardener to Mrs. Crawshaw, Bradbourne Hall, was a good second 
with highly creditable specimens of Anthurium Andreanum, a 
btephanotis, Allamanda, and Clerodendron being noteworthy. Mr. A. 
Hatton was third with smaller yet healthy plants. The single specimen 
class brought out some fine examples of culture. Mr. Gibson was 
first with Dipladenia Brearleyana on an oval trellis 4 to 5 feet 
high, covered with beautiful blooms (silver medal). Mr. C. Sutton, 
gardener to Earl Stanhope, Chevening Park, was an excellent second 
with Dipladenia amabilis in superb condition, and Mr. H. Elliott, 
gardener to Lord Hillingdon, The Wilderness, Seal, third with a 
wonderful mass of Lilium auratum increased from one bulb, pre¬ 
senting 300 flowers and buds. Mr. Goodman had the best specimen 
foliage plant, Anthurium Veitchi, with six handsome leaves; also the 
best six foliage plants, and good they were, comprising Alocasia 
Tmbautiana, Gycas revoluta, Crotons Williamsi and majest’cus, and a 
Kentia and Latania. Mr. Hatton second. The two last-named exhi¬ 
bitors were placed in the same relative positions with well grown 
Fuchsias, and Mr. Elliott exhibited fine plants not for competition. 
Caladiums were excellently shown, Mr. Hatton beiDg first, Mr. 
Jf ar ^ eiler to Ml 38 Hodgson, Hernewood, a close second, and 
Mr. W. Handcock, gardener to Lord Dunsany, Dunstall Priory, Shore- 
ham, third. Begonias made a bright display, the first prize collection 
of six from Mr E. Hayes, gardener to J. Dixon, Esq., Edenhurst, con¬ 
taining an excellent plant of B. Dregei, 2 to 3 feet across. Some other 
classes are passed to notice the very fine Ferns of Messrs. Goodman, 
Hatton, and J. Bolton, gardener to Lord Amherst, Montreal, who were 
placed in the order named in the class for six plants. The first prize 
specimens comprised a grand example of Microlepia hirta cristata, 
Davallia Mooreana 7 to 8 feet in diameter, Dicksonias squamosa and 
antarctica, Cibotium regale, and a Goniophlebium. 
Groups of plants arranged for effect were numerous and excellent, 
and the Judges could not have had an easy task in determining their 
nf lt8 f‘ ^ e ^ pen class for a collecti on displayed in a soace 
of J by G feet, Mr. G. lennell, The Gardens, Fairlawn, Tonbridge,'was 
t e premier exhibitor with a free and charming association of "Palms, 
Wue and white Chimney Campanulas (C. pyramidalis), a low panel of 
Harrisons Musk outlined with Streptocarpus, two bold front corner 
plan s of Dracaena Lindeni, a central mound of Orchids, and a margin 
° f J ane *J aD u CU ' SeCOud ' Mr ■ R ■ Awards, gardener to Barclay 
hield, Esq. Beechy Lees, a trifle too crowded. Third, Mr. S Cook 
gardener to De Barn Crawshaw, Esq., Rosefield, extremely close. Fourth! 
wL'L Hldm :y garden ® r ^ H - E. Gordon, Esq., Igtham. Fifth, Mr. A. 
Hoadley, gardener to F. L. Bevan, Esq., Kippington Park. In the local 
class for groups Mr. W. Searing, gardener to R. Monktofi, Esq., was first 
with a pleasing association of well-grown plants ; Mr. W. Heath, 
gardener to Mrs. Petley, and Mr. W. Martin, gardener to W. W. 
Johnson Esq., Claridge House, respectively with creditable collections. 
Prizes were offered tor tastefully arranged groups of Ferns, and some 
charming effects were produced. The chief prize was well won by 
Mr. A. Hatton with a back central column of Maidenhair and other 
Ferns flanked with rustic work attractively furnished. The groundwork 
of the space was occupied with Adiantum cuneatum interspersed with 
taller plants of Pteris tricolor and other distinct Ferns. Having 
regard to the different heights and colour tints of the plants, the equal 
of this collection has been rarely seen and perhaps never surpassed, 
Mr. Goodman was second, his noteworthy plants being well grown 
examples of Adiantum farleyense ; Mr. Heath a close third, and Mr. 
Fennell fourth. His Fern groups were a distinct and delightful feature 
of the tent. 
In the fruit classes there was good competition. For a collection of 
six varieties, Pines excluded, Mr. T. Osman, Ottershaw Park, Chertsey, 
secured the foremost place with good Grapes, Peaches, Nectarines, Figs, 
and a Melon ; followed by Messrs. Fennell and Goodman. Mr. Osman 
was also first with three bunches of black Grapes—fine Black Ham- 
burghs ; Mr. Hoadley second with unusually good Muscat Hamburghs ; 
and Mr. Robinson, Hollingbourne, third with the first named variety. 
For three bunches of white Grapes Mr. Sutton was well to the fore with 
superb Muscats, Mr. Osman second with larger but not quite finished 
bunches, and Mr. Goodman third with good Foster’s Seedling. In the 
open class for three varieties of Grapes Mr. Sutton led the way with 
Muscat of Alexandria, Madresfield Court, and Black Hamburgh; all 
very good. Mr. Osman was second, and Mr. Goodman a very close third. 
In the local classes there was great and good competition, Messrs. 
Martin, Searing, Todd, and Noble being the most successful exhibitors. 
Mr. Hatton had the best Peaches (Barrington) and Mr. Gibson the best 
Nectarines (Lord Napier). There was a good display of Apples and 
Plums. 
The table decoration and cut flower tent was beautifully furnished 
and a great attraction to visitors. Ten tables were displayed, Mrs. W. 
Searing, a gardener’s wife, securing the highest award in close and 
excellent competition. Her table was lightly furnished, delicately 
tinted Sweet Peas preponderating in the central epergne and side stands, 
small finger glasses each containing a Pancratium flower set in 
Gypsophila and Fern. Mrs. Searle, an expert exhibitor, was a very 
close second with a tasteful and richer arrangement, and in turn was 
closely followed by other successful exhibitors. There was a large 
number of epergnes and bouquets, which cannot be particularised, nor 
can the cut flowers such as Roses, Dahlias, Asters, and others which con¬ 
tributed to the brightness of the marquee. 
Vegetables must not be everlooked. In the two classes for nine and 
six dishes there were no less than twenty-seven exhibitors, the produce 
being neatly arranged in hampers, and as a rule excellent. Some of the 
Potatoes and Cauliflowers were too large, yet on the whole the display 
was most commendable, and competition as close as it well could be 
amongst the prizewinners. Mr. T. Robinson, Hollingbourne, after a 
long and close examination, was placed first with nine kinds, Cauli¬ 
flowers, Carrots, Cucumbers, Onions, Peas, Potatoes, Scarlet Runners, 
Tomatoes, and Vegetable Marrows being of good medium size and high 
quality throughout. Mr. K. Baldwin, gardener to J. C. Crossley, Esq., 
Eynsford, was an extremely close second, and Mr. J. Snow, gardener to 
C. D. Murietta, Esq., Wadhurst Park, Sussex, third. There were eleven 
competitors. In the class for six kinds, sixteen hampers were placed 
in competition. Mr. J. Barney, Maidstone, won the chief prize with 
superior examples or Carrots, Onions, Peas, Potatoes, Tomatoes, and 
Vegetable Marrows. Mr. J. Buckland, Walthamstow Hall, and Mr. C. 
Noble, gardener to Miss Austin, Sevenoaks, followed very closely indeed 
in the order named. Five or six prizes would not have been too many 
in these splendidly filled classes. The cottagers’ tent was filled with 
remarkably good produce, a credit to the growers of it and to the Show. 
Amongst the trade exhibitors who contributed effectively to the 
Exhibition we noticed Messrs. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, a brilliant 
display of double Begonias and Dahlias ; Messrs. James Carter & Co., 
Forest Hill, succulent plants and Cacti ; Messrs. W. Cutbush & Sons, 
Highgate, a fine general display of plants and flowers ; Messrs. J. Peed 
and Son, Norwood, good general collection ; Mr. Charlton, Tunbridge 
Wells, a large assortment of herbaceous and border flowers ; Mrs. Searle, 
Sevenoaks, cut flowers in great quantities; Messrs. Edmonds, Westerham, 
Sweet Peas and other flowers ; Mr. Rumsey, Wrotham, Roses ; and Mr. 
Spencer Chadwick, Shoreham, a good assortment of border Carnations. 
The labour in connection with the Show must have been very great, 
but the experienced Secretary (Mr. A. Fenner) was equal to the task, 
and his coadjutors in charge of the several tents aided materially in the 
smooth worming of the necessary details. The day was fine, visitors 
numerous, and there was every prospect of a financial success. 
BURSTOW.— August 10th. 
This Show was held in delightful weather in the really charming 
grounds of Rede Hall, the residence of the famous anti-vaccinationist, 
W. Tebb, Esq., whose gardener, Mr. Cottle, is the esteemed Secretary. 
Burstow is quite a rural district, some three and a half miles from 
Ilorley station, and is, though in Surrey, close on to the borders of 
Sussex. The soil is largely of a stiff clay, that runs together and bakes ; 
yet Conifers thrive wonderfully well on it, and at Bede Hall they grow 
literally by hundreds, singly, in clumps, and in lines or belts, so that a 
few Aiears has enabled this beautif''' 1 r<1 iw to tiooorne finelv tnrnioVipd 
