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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
June 14,1894. 
•and the Apples should be hard fleshed and sappy, with a slightly acid 
flavour. The idea that In order to find a market an Apple must be 
highly coloured is apparently a mistake, as Mr. Shoobridge said that last 
year yellow Apples such as Newtown Pippins were realising better prices 
than Pearmains. In any case as soon as an Apple became common 
people wanted a change, though they disliked experimenting with new 
sorts unless they were in small lo‘s. 
Mr. Shoobridge summed up the difficulties in the path of the 
Australian grower as being the necessity of selling so far below the 
retail price for a big trade and the heavy freights, and with regard to 
the latter he said th*^ shipping companies held out very little hope of a 
reduction. They said, in effect, that if the fruit exporters wanted to 
displace meat, which was a handy cargo, at 80*. per ton, they would 
have to pay 90s. per ton, space being taken by measurement, and 
pointed out that if they went to the expense of providing a large 
insulated space for the fruit trade, it would only be occupied part of 
the year. “The only hope I can see at present,” said Mr. Shoobridge, 
“ is that the colonies may come together and ouple the mail contracts 
with a regular fresh food service, in which a large space will be 
guaranteed at minimum rates, as suggested by the last Postal Con¬ 
ference. If we are to get any reasonable share of the British markets 
we must work together.The sooner we have intercolonial free 
trade the better for our reputation outside. Just now we are a laughing 
stock.” He did not think anything could be done with Pears, as they 
were so easily damaged, and even in the case of Apples he said they had 
not had a single shipment that was not injured to some extent. 
The American competition was a serious matter in connection with 
the dried fruit trade. While in London he saw splendid Apricots in 
2 lbs. tins selling at Ss. 6d. a dozen, and he did not think Australians 
could compete against that sort of thing. The result of his visit was 
that he thought Australia might safely go on, as at present, sending 
small choice parcels for a special trade ; but for the Australian grower to 
properly compete with his rival in a large trade he must have production 
on a large and cheap scale. It must be remembered that the above 
expressions are only the opinions of one man, who possibly has no know¬ 
ledge of the New Zealand trade. In spite of his rather gloomy view of 
the business, the fact remains that New Zealand growers have made 
some fairly successful shipments to London. It does not seem reason¬ 
able to expect that freights can be reduced much lower ; but with 
proper attention to details, such as care in sending only good fruit and 
proper packing, there seems to be no reason why Apple growing for the 
English market should not be a profitable adjunct to the ordinary lines 
of farming in New Zealand. As to the dried and tinned fruit trade, 
before Australia and New Zealand attempt to compete with America in 
the London market, they should try what they can do at home. There 
is an enormous quantity of American tinned fruit sold in Australia, and 
one of the most hopeful signs for the future would be to see this replaced 
by the native-grown article.—(“Christchurch Press.”) 
SOUTHERN PINK SOCIETY. 
June 12th. 
The first Exhibition of this Society was held in the Drill Hall, 
James Street, Westminster, and cannot, owing to the bad weather 
which has been experienced of late all over the country, be termed a 
great success. The general complaint was that the Show was too early, 
and only two exhibitors, Mr. Richard Dean and Mr. B. Ladhams, sent 
flowers. The prizes mentioned in the schedules will be offered again for 
laced Pinks at the Drill Hall on the 26th inst., on which date it is 
expected that a much larger number of growers will be able to exhibit 
blooms. 
The first prize for twelve bunches of border Pinks was taken by Mr. 
B. Ladhams, Shirley. Southampton, with Queen of the South (first-class 
certificate) Ernest Ladhams, Percy, Mrs. Sinkins, Lizzie Duval, Pad¬ 
dington, and Little Kate, amongst others, Mr. Richard Dean. Ranelagh 
Road, Ealing, was a good second. For six bunches of border Pinks, 
distinct, the prizes were placed as in the previously named class, this 
Again being the case in the class for the best bunch of any white Pink, 
Each of these exhibitors sent a varied collection, Mr. Ladhams being 
deservedly awarded an extra prize for his contribution. 
PANSY AND YIOLA SHOW. 
June 12th. 
The second annual Show of the London Pansy and Violet Society 
was held in the Drill Hall, Westminster, on Tuesday last, and was a 
marked improvement on that of last year. According to experts’ 
opinion finer Pansies have never been staged in such large numbers 
in London. The colouration was bright and clear, and the form and 
■substance of the flowers left little or nothing to be desired. Amongst the 
Violas the improvement was not so marked, but, considering the unfavour¬ 
ableness of the weather during the last month the display was a good 
one. The arrangements of the Show were excellent, and reflect the 
highest credit on Mr. McLeod, the honorary secretary, and the committee. 
The gold medal for a collection of Pansies and Violas was accorded 
to Mr. Septimus Pye, Catterall, Garstang, Lancs., for a splendid exhibit. 
The Violas were not perhaps up to the highest standard, and the 
arrangement was not so good as it might have been, the staging being 
too high to allow the top flowers to be seen. There were a number of 
new varieties of merit. Noticeable were Blue Garter, Christiania (a 
new variety raised by Dr. Stewart, and almost pure white), Border 
Witch, Lutelia, and Mary Scott. Amongst the Pansies Tamworth Gem, 
Miss Stirling, B. Doulton, W. G. Pye, David Rennie, Andrew Frater, 
Mary Kay, Maggie MacPhail, Miss Patterson, and Mrs. Carrigan were 
good of the Fancies; and Willie Cook, Mrs. Wilson, R. M Wenley, 
Jessie Thomson, Mary Mitchell, and Alfred West being the best in the 
Show section. 
In the class for forty-eight Fancy Pansies, in distinct varieties, 
Mr. M. Campbell, High Blantyre, N.B , was deservedly placed first. 
The flowers were large, clean, and of much substance, and comprised 
John Allan, Jeanie P. Tate, David Rennie, Agnes Mabel, Maggie Wilson, 
D. Morrison, Lady Duff, Lord Hamilton, George Anderson, My Lady, 
Jas. S. Irvine, Mrs. G. P. Addie, Dr. Bostock, Helen Christie, Mrs. Wm. 
Watson, A. H. Murray, John Taylor, Mrs. C. L. Carnegie, Mrs. Robt. 
Thomson, Mrs. Mackie, Mrs. G. C. Scarce, Mrs. J. McCannell, Andrew 
Frater, Archibald Buchanan, Wm Adam, Jessie Ford, Mrs. L. Morten, 
Annie Ross, Miss Paterson, Mrs. T. Ritchie, Alex. Ollar, Jas. MacNish, 
Jas. Campbell, Mrs. Grossart, Princess, John Findlay, W. B. Smellie, 
Marmion, Mrs. M. Cuthbertsou, Miss Hudson, Mr. R. S. Cocker, Wm. 
C ildwell, Col. Stirling, Alex. Smith, and several seedlings. Mr. John 
Smellie, Busby, N.B., the only other competitor in this class, was placed 
second with a very creditable stand, consisting of blooms of great size, 
but somewhat lacking in finish and substance. 
Mr. Andrew Irvine, Tighnabruaich, N.B., was a good first for twenty- 
four Fancy Pansies, distinct, staging Andrew Eaton, Mrs. Spence, W. A. 
Clark, Mrs. Sherrard, Mr. J. D. Dewar, Annie Rose, John Knox, John 
Allan, Thos. Fraser, D. Morris, Agnes Mabel, Mr. T. Ritchie, Mr. J. 
Russell, Dora Dean, Miss Morton, B. Doulton, and some seedlings in 
superb form, the colouration being splendid. Mr. J. Smelley was second 
with a charming stand, including amongst others H. W. Clarke, Mar¬ 
mion, John Knox, Maggie Watson, Arthur Eaton, Jas. Campbell, and 
Annie Ross. The third prize in this class went to Messrs. W. Paul& Co., 
Bridge of Weir, N.B. 
There were four entries in the class for twelve distinct Fancy Pansies, 
the premier prize going to Mr. A. Irvine with Mrs. J. Young, H. W. 
Clarke, Mrs. Spencer, Miss Morton, Andrew Frater, Agnes Mabel, John 
Allen, Donald Morris, J. Russell, Mrs. Smith, and two seedlings, all in 
splendid condition. Mr. J. Smellie was a good second with D. Rennie, 
Maggie Watson, Mrs. John Smellie, Andrew Frater, and Wm. Watson as 
the best. Mr. M. Campbell was a fairly good third. 
With a dozen grand examples of Mrs. Wm. Watson, Mr. J. Smellie 
was first for twelve Fancy Pansies, one variety ; Mr. M. Campbell being 
second with John Allan, and Mr. Andrew Irvine third with Clara Burn. 
For twelve distinct unnamed seedling Fancy Pansies, Mr. A. Irvine was 
first with handsome flowers; Mr. Smellie second also with good flowers, 
and Messrs. Wm. Paul & Son third. 
Mr. Andrew Irvine was first for twelve Show Pansies, staging very 
beautiful blooms, which unfortunately were not named; Mr. M. 
Campbell was second, and Mr. J. Smellie third. 
For twenty-four sprays of Violas, distinct, each to comprise nine 
blooms, Messrs. J. Cheal & Sons, Lowfield Nurseries, Crawley, Sussex, 
were first with splendid blooms. The varieties represented were Duchess 
of Sutherland, Trentham Purple, Delicata (new), Rosine, Annie King 
(new), Black Prince, Goldfinch, Joy, Ardwell Gem, Blue Cloud, Earl of 
Beaconsfield, Duchess of Fife, Countess of Kintore, Josephine (new), 
Crimson King, William Neil, Bloomer, Peter Barr, Blue Bell, Lord 
Elcho, Peter Barr, Seedling, Max Kolle, Profusion, and Princess May. 
Mr. J. Smellie was second with a good collection ; and Miss Kate 
Hopkins, Mere Cottage, Knutsford, with a weak stand. Messrs. Cheal 
and Sons were the only competitors for twelve sprays of Violas, distinct, 
and were awarded the first prize with Duchess of Sutherland, Trentham 
Purple, Countess of Kintore, Crimson King, Annie King, Goldfinch, 
Evelyn, Ardwell Gem, Princess May, Profusion, Max Kolle, and a dark 
form of Annie King, 
The first prize was not accorded for six sprays of ray less Violas of 
the “ Sylvia type,” the second going to Mr. J. Smellie, For six rayless 
Violas of the Violetta type Mr. J. Smellie was again placed second, the 
first prize not being accorded. 
The prize given by the President of the Society for a group of six 
plants of Violas was taken by Mr. A. J. Rowberry, South Woodford, Essex, 
who showed William Neil, Sylvia, Cottage Maid, Ardwell Gem, Lemon 
Queen, and Duchess of Fife, each specimen being very fine and well 
grown. The competition in amateurs’ classes was keen, and some 
flowers of high merit were staged by the numerous competitors. Space 
will permit of a brief list of prizewinners only being given, and these 
are appended below. For twelve Fancy Pansies, distinct, Mr, W. Penson, 
High Street, Newport, Salop, was first, and was the only exhibiror. For 
six Fancy Pansies, distinct, there were four competitors, Mr. H. A. 
Needs, Woking, being first ; Mr, A. J. Rowberry, second ; and Mr. 
Bruce Cook, Chingford, third. For twelve Fancy Pansies, one variety, 
Mr. A. J. Rowberry was first with charming blooms of David Wilson, 
and was the only competitor. Mr. W. Penson was first for six Fancy 
Pansies, one variety, 
Mr. A. J. Rowberry was first for twelve sprays of Violas with 
beautiful examples. For six sprays six blooms each, Mr. H. A Needs 
was first, and Mr. W. Beeching, Warren Road, Chingford second. For 
six sprays of Violas, three blooms in each, Mr. W. Fuller, Kelvedon, was 
first; Mr. E. R. Smith, Muswell Hill, second ; and Mr. B. Cook, third. 
In the class for six sprays of Violas, three light and three dark 
varieties, Mr. A. J. Rowberry was first; Mr, B. Cook second, and Mr. 
W. Beeching third. For six sprays of rayless Violas of the Sylvia type, 
