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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ November 24, 1892. 
well-modelled blooms, characterised by much freshness. Lord Alcester, 
John Lambert, Queen of England, Mrs. Heale, Princess of Wales, Mrs. 
R. King, Violet Tomlin, Miss M. A. Haggas, Jeanne d’Arc, Mrs. Norman 
Davis were each very fine. The second prize was awarded to Mr. Shoe- 
smith, Shirley Lodge, Croydon, Surrey, who had blooms not quite so 
large. For six Japanese and six incurved Mr. Blair was first, and Mr. 
Watt second ; Messrs. Rushton, Watt, and Pirie taking the prizes in the 
order of their names for six Japanese. There were a number of classes 
for varieties, six blooms of each. The most noteworthy classes were 
those of Stanstead White, Mr. Beisant being first ; Sunflower, Mr. 
Fleming being first ; and Bouquet des Dames, shown by Mr. W. Rushton. 
Other classes call for no special mention. Some tastefully arranged 
bouquets, vases, and epergnes were staged. 
Pot Chrysanthemums at Edinburgh are never so good as cut 
blooms. The present year there was no change in this respect. The best 
shown were doubtless those to which the first and second prize for eight 
plants were awarded. The premier prize was awarded to Mr. Holmes, 
Winton Castle, Pencaitland, and the second to Mr. D. Cavanagh, St. 
Edwards, Murrayfield. The others shown in this class were of inferior 
quality all through. Mr. Holmes was also first for four plants with 
dwarfer though smaller specimens than in the last mentioned. Mr. W. 
Scott, Canaan Lodge, was second. For four plants of incurved varieties 
Mr. Holmes was once more successful. Pompons were of poor quality. 
Three circular groups of Chrysanthemums were staged on the floor of 
the market. Unfortunately no name or ticket had been attached to 
these, and owing to the peculiar method of numbering all exhibits 
instead of employing names it was not possible to find out to whom they 
belonged. 
Miscellaneous exhibits were numerous. Messrs. Pitcher & Manda, 
Hextable, Kent, sent a large collection of cut Chrysanthemum blooms, 
chiefly of American origin, including a good incurved named John 
Eyreman. a deep lilac flower with a distinct silvery gloss, and distinct. 
Mr. H. J. Jones, Ryecroft Nursery, Lewisham, staged an extra fine 
exhibit of well grown Chrysanthemum blooms. Among these were 
good examples of Charles Blick, a most beautiful yellow, rich and 
glossy in appearance ; J. S. Dibbin, softest yellow ; Lord 
Brooke, Mr. W. H. Atkinson, Mr. J. Whittle, a lovely soft rosy 
blush form ; Miss D. Shea, and many others. This collection, numbering 
many dozens of fine blooms, attracted much attention. Messrs. Pitcher 
and Manda and H J. Jones were awarded silver medals for their respec¬ 
tive exhibits. Messrs. Methven & Sons staged a splendid group of 
Chrysanthemums and other plants, and Messrs. Dobbie & Sons, Rothesay, 
had miscellaneous exhibits. 
Fruit and vegetables were very fine, some splendid collections being 
shown by various well known northern exhibitors. In addition to those 
mentioned the following awards were made : gold medal to the Stott 
Fertiliser and Insecticide Distributor Co., Limited, Barton House, 
Manchester, for the best exhibit of horticultural appliances in the Show. 
The exhibit consisted of the Stott syringe, distributor, sprayers, &c., 
combined with the Company’s insecticide Kill-m-Right and fertiliser 
Feed-m-Right; also to Messrs. John Ford & Co., 39, Prince’s Street, 
Edinburgh. Silver medal, Messrs. R. Sankey & Co., Bulwell Potteries, 
Nottingham, for pottery ; and the Government of Nova Scotia, per Mr. 
George Lawson, for Apples; Mr. A. Jenkinson, 10, Prince’s Street, 
Edinburgh ; and Mr. G. M. Crichton, 18, Prince’s Street, Edinburgh. 
TADCASTER.— November 19th. 
The Tadcaster Paxton Society held its first Exhibition of Chrys¬ 
anthemums, flowers, fruit, and vegetables in the Town Hall. The 
Exhibition was opened by W. Callum, Esq., B.A. Considering the 
short time the exhibitors had to prepare for the Show, it proved to be a 
great success. It was largely attended, and did great credit to those 
who staged in the various classes. 
In the class for groups, not to exceed 60 feet, H. Bromet, Esq. 
(gardener, Mr. Jewitt), carried off first honours with some very fine 
blooms. The prize (a cup) was given by the Sunlight Soap Co. 
C. Shann, Esq. (gardener, Mr. Mortimer), was second ; and J. H. 
Ingleby, Esq. (gardener, Mr. Garnett), third. An excellent group was 
kindly sent by Mrs. Fielden, Grimston Park (Mr. Clayton, gardener), 
who also sent a fine plant of Margot, “ not for competition.” 
In the cut bloom class H. Bromet, Esq., was again to the front. In 
the amateur classes several good exhibits were made, comprising Chrys¬ 
anthemums in pots, sprays, and buttonholes. 
A fine display of vegetables was brought together by the cottagers. 
Mr. Green of Garforth Nurseries sent a splendid collection of Apples, 
“not for competition.” Mr. Pad man, The Nurseries, Boston Spa, lent 
several fine plants to decorate the room. 
A special prize was awarded for two good bellglasses full of honey; also 
to Mr. Hollings for decoration done with Ivy leaves and Chrysanthemums. 
BRADFORD-ON-AYON. 
After lapsing for five years, this Society was recuscitated, and 
promises to soon recover its old prestige. The Secretaries are the Rev. 
W. N. C. Wheeler, M.A., and Dr. Adye, these gentlemen working very 
hard to make the Show a success. The principal class was that for 
twenty-four blooms Japanese, in not less than eighteen distinct varieties. 
gardener to Mrs. Hardwick, was well first, having good 
fresh blooms of Etoile de Lyon, Pelican, Sunflower, Madame C. Audiguier. 
Eynsford White, W. H. Lincoln, Stanstead Surprise, Avalanche, Sarah 
Gwen, Mrs. Canned, Stanstead White, J. Delaux, Mons. Bernard. 
Madame Baco, Gloriosum, and Mrs. Jameson. Mr. G. Tucker, gardener 
to Major W. C. Clarke, Trowbridge, was a close second. The first prize 
for twelve Japanese varieties, distinct, was also won by Mr. Rogers. 
Mr. G. Frapwell, gardener to W. Gee. Esq., was second. The third prize 
went to Mr. S. Bishop, gardener to F. Applegate, Esq. The best twelve 
incurved were shown by Mr. G. Tucker, who had John Lambert,. 
Empress of India, Matthew Russell, Princess of Wales, Mr. Bunn, Queen 
of England, Mrs. R. King, Lord Alcester, Empress Eugenie, Lord 
Wolseley, and Jardin des Plantes, all good. The same exhibitor took 
the first prize for Anemone-flowered varieties. 
The best six plants of Japanese varieties were shown by Mr. 
A. Gibbs, gardener to C. J. Jones, Esq. ; Mr. W. Gibbs, gardener to 
W. E. Taylor, Esq., being second. Similar positions were occupied by 
these exhibitors in the class for six incurved varieties. The first prize 
for a bank of Chrysanthemums was won by Mr. S. Bishop, the second 
prize going to Mr. H. Kiff, gardener to Major F. Clarke, Trowbridge ; 
and the third to Mr. A. Gibbs. Mr. Bishop was also first for a group of 
miscellaneous plants, the second prize going to Mr. W. J. Stokes,. 
Hilperton, Trowbridge. Primulas, as shown by Mr. J. Rogers, were 
very good, Mr. J. Bishop being second. Fruit was well shown. 
PUDSEY AND DISTRICT. 
Situated between Leeds and Bradford, many of the wealthy merahants 
of these places have chosen their abode in this district, and the townships 
of Pudsey, Calverley, and Horsforth have established a Chrysanthemum 
Society, the Show being held at each place in rotation. This year’s 
Exhibition was held in the Mechanics’ Institute at Calverley, and proved 
to be the best of the series. Cut flowers and groups were the prominent 
features, and the arrangements made reflect great credit on the ener¬ 
getic Secretary, Mr. C. R. Whitam. 
For twenty-four cut blooms in eighteen varieties, twelve incurved 
and twelve Japanese, Mr. J. Leadbetter, gardener to A. Wilson, Esq.,. 
Tranby Croft, Hull, won with good flowers. The following varieties 
were shown :—Incurved : Empress of India (2), John Lambert (2), Lord 
Alcester (2), Prince Alfred, Golden Empress, John Doughty, Violet 
Tomlin, Mrs. S. Coleman, and Empress Eug4nie. Japanese : Condor (2) r 
W. W. Coles, Viviand Morel (2), Florence Davis, Madame Baco, Mr. 
J. Laing, Alba Fimbriata, Sarah Owen, M. J. Pigny, W. H. Lincoln. 
Messrs. H. Clarke & Sons, Rodley, were second ; and Mr. A. Barber, 
gardener to C. J. Omerod, Esq., Brighouse, third. 
For twelve dissimilar, six incurved and six Japanese, Mr. T. New- 
bould, gardener to A. Jacobs, Esq., was first, Mr. Leadbetter second, 
and Mr. Barber third. Messrs. Newbould, Clark & Sons, H. Wood, 
and W. Driver, Pudsey, secured the chief prizes in the smaller classes. 
Groups of flowering and foliage plants, arranged for effect, were best 
shown by Mr. W. Butters, gardener to B. Priestley, Esq., M.P. Mr. 
Newbould was second with a freer arrangement, but wanting colour. 
[Mr. S. Bremmell, one of the prizetakers at Birmingham, desires us 
to say that his initial letter is not “ G.,” nor his employer’s “ W.,” as 
inserted in the report on page 442 last week. In the report of the 
Grimsby Show, on page 423, the names of gardeners and employers 
appear to have been transposed. The chief winner in the forty- 
eight bloom class was Mr. W. Welton, gardener to G. A. Carr, Esq.,, 
and for twenty-four blooms Mr. J. Walker, gardener to H. G. South- 
well, Esq. Mr. F. Isle, gardener to Mrs. Grange, The Cedars, Laceby, 
was the premier exhibitor in the group class.] 
FRUIT FORCING. 
Peaches and Nectarines. —Alexander is undoubtedly the best 
very early Peach for forcing to afford ripe fruit in April. The fruit is 
large, sometimes 10 inches in circumference, somewhat flat, with a rather 
deep suture ; colour greenish, streaked with red, and deeper red on the 
sun side, and when well exposed highly coloured; flesh firm, yet 
melting, juicy, and well flavoured, and clinging more or less to the stone. 
It bears carriage well, and owing to its brilliant colour takes well in the 
markets. This variety is very much confused with Waterloo, which, 
though an excellent very early variety in cool houses and outdoors, is not 
desirable for very early forcing. Early Louise, too, always sets the fruit 
well, and for quality surpasses Alexander, and ripens only a few days 
later. Notwithstanding the difference in time and cost of producing 
ripe fruit of Alexander as compared with Hale’s Early, Stirling Castle, 
and Royal George, many growers prefer the latter varieties. Hale’s 
Early is unequalled for handsomeness and quality, but it is not nearly 
so certain a cropper as Stirling Castle when forced very early. The 
latter variety is not equal in quality to Royal George, but surpasses 
Alexander in that respect, whilst the tree moreover is hardier than Royal 
George, and possesses its inherent properties of sure setting, and may be 
forced to ripen its fruit in April. Nectarines for very early forcing are 
confined to Advance, and it is a poor thing compared with Elruge. 
Early Rivers may soon be available, but its flowers are large, and no 
Peach or Nectarine with large flowers has yet proven satisfactory for 
very early forcing. 
