June 21, 1894. 
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Bridge Pier at 8.30 A.M. in the highest spirits and eager for the fray. 
A few ladies, including Misa Cheal, wives, sisters, daughters, and 
cousins of the employes, ensured brightness and gaiety ; while such 
‘^visitors” as Mr. Glen, Worth Park, and Mr. Prentice, Paddockhurst, 
lent weight to the party, which numbered upwards of 100. 
After a short delay, due to a misunderstanding as to time and place 
with the Victoria Steamboat Company, the ss. “ Eose ” (peculiarly 
applicable) commenced her trip down the river for a short distance, 
sufficient, however, to allow of a view being had of the magnificent 
Tower Bridge and some of the docks, when the steamer was put about 
and the trip up the river was commenced in earnest. London, South¬ 
wark, and Blackfriars Bridges were quickly passed, and soon we were 
running alongside of the Houses of Parliament. A steamer called the 
Daisy ” was passed hereabouts, and was honoured with a song in 
which its name held a prominent part. The air of Crawley is certainly 
conducive of strong lungs, for though the chorus was impressive it 
could scarcely be termed harmonious. We rapidly made our way past 
Battersea, Wandsworth, Putney, and went full speed over the champion¬ 
ship course, though I am doubtful if we made a record, unless it was 
for jollity. 
Kew was passed at 10.30, and at 11.0 we reached Richmond. 
Boating and other amusements were indulged in for about an hour, 
when the steamer was again requisitioned to convey us to Kew and 
dinner. After the repast, which was of a substantial character, a few 
words of encouragement and congratulation were said, and then the 
excursionists dispersed, to amuse themselves at their own free will. 
At 6.30 the reveille was sounded, and the run to London commenced, 
Victoria Station being reached in good time for the train. 
The day had been a long one ; everyone seemed to have enjoyed 
themselves, and by the time they reached Crawley would be ready for 
a well-earned rest.—H. J. 
THE YORK FLORAL FETE. 
June 13th, 14th and 15th. 
The thirty-sixth annual Exhibition was held on the above dates in 
the usual grounds, and although rain fell heavily on the 12tb and 
through the night, rendering the ground very unpleasant to the 
exhibitors and judges, a bright day on the 13.h made matters more 
comfortable for all, and there was a large attendance. It was a first- 
class Show, no vacant spaces being apparent, and with so many large 
tents to be filled in so short a time, it is most creditable to those who 
managed the exhibition, for the judges, six in number, working in pairs, 
finished in good time. The staging was well done, but the huge 
Pelargonium tent was crowded with specimens, and some had to be 
placed in another marquee. 
Class 1 was for groups not exceeding a space of 300 square feet, and 
six groups were arranged for five prizes of £20, £15, £10, £8 and £5. 
Mr. W. McIntyre, gardener to Mrs. Gurney Pease, Darlington, was easily 
first with a grand group arranged in his usual masterly style. Mr. 
W. H. Simpson, nurseryman, Selby, was second with a very artistic 
group. Mr. John Sunley, Milford Junction, third ; Mr. S. Hardcastle, 
York, fourth, and Mr. J. Smallwood, gardener to H. Leetham, Esq., 
Heworth, York, fifth. 
Stove and greenhouse plants were well represented, and Mr. Letts, 
gardener to the Earl of Zetland, was first with a splendid exhibit of 
ten specimens ; Mr. J. Cypher, Cheltenham, an excellent second. In 
the class for six stove and greenhouse plants Mr. Cypher was first with 
fine plants, in which a grand specimen of Pimelea diosmtefolia v/as 
conspicuous. All the other classes for stove and greenhouse plants, 
fine-foliaged plants, and Ferns were well filled. 
An interesting feature of the Exhibition was the class for groups of 
Carnations, not less than fifty pots, which brought out six exhibits. 
The first prize went to C. H. Wilson, Esq., M.P., Warter Priory, 
Pocklington (gardener, Mr. A. P. Pike), for a superb group of 
“ Malmaison’’ varieties. Mr. C. Turner, Royal Nurseries, Slough, was 
second for a fine group of various kinds, including the new and fine 
Lady Nina Balfour; Messrs. Laing & Mather, Kelso, were third. For 
three plants of the pink “ Malmaison ” Mr. C. Turner was first, and 
Mr. C. H. Wilson second. 
Never has such an extensive and superb display of Orchids been seen 
at York. For ten Orchids, distinct, Mr. J. Cypher, Cheltenham, was 
first with grand plants, including Dendrobium Jamesianum, D. thyrsi- 
florum, Laslia grandis tenebrosa, and Miltonia vexillaria. Equal 
second prizes were awarded to Thomas Statter, Esq., Whitfield, Man¬ 
chester (Mr. R. Johnson, gardener), and to E. Ashworth, Esq., Harefield 
Hall, Wilmslow (Mr. H. Holbrook, gardener), the latter having smaller 
plants, but containing some rare and beautiful kinds, amongst them 
being Catdeya Mossite var. Ashworthi, a beautiful white form ; C. gigas 
imperialis var. Ashworthi, large, well formed and rich in colour; 
and C. Mendelli Blunti var. Ashworthi, a snow white with creamy 
centre. For six Orchids, Mr. Cypher was first with grand specimens ; 
E. Ashworth, Esq., was second ; W. Bateman, Esq., Leeds, third. For 
three Orchids, Mr. Cypher was first; Thos. Statter, Esq., second ; and 
W. Bateman, Esq., third. The other classes were also filled. 
Pelargoniums, as usual, were a marked feature of the Exhibition, 
and York enjoys a celebrity for them. The immense tent always 
devoted to Pelargoniums was crowded, and the specimen Ivy-leaved 
and others found shelter in another tent. It was a very fine display, 
but not quite up to that of last year in weight of bloom, in some of the 
doubles and Ivy-leaved especially. Mr. Eastwood, gardener to Mrs. 
Tetley, Leeds, a successful cultivator for twenty to twenty-five years, 
was well to the front throughout with grand specimens of great 
size and quality. His is a champion record this year. First for 
twelve Show, first for six Show, first for three Show, first for twelve 
Zonals, first for six Zonals, first for three Z mals, first for eight doubles, 
first for four doubles, third for six Ivy-leaved, and second for three Ivy¬ 
leaved varieties. Miss Steward, York, and J, T. Hingston, Esq., were 
the other principal exhibitors in the classes for Show Pelargoniums. 
Mr. C. Turner, Royal Nurseries, Slough, staged twelve admirably grown 
plants of medium size, but the blooms had suffered in transit, and 
obtained the third prize. Mr. Turner was also first for twelve beautiful 
Fancy Pelargoniums. 
Zonal Pelargoniums were very fine, monster plants from 3 feet 
6 inches to 4 feet through, and such were Mr. Eastwood’s twelve, masses 
of bright colours. Mr. H. Pybus, Monkton Moor, near Leeds, was 
second with fine plants ; and Mias Steward third. All the numerous 
classes were well filled, and some very fine double flowered staged, but 
generally they showed the want of more sunshine. 
Roses were generally good, but little improvement in the cultivation 
of the plants in pots was noticeable. The cut Roses, however, made a 
fine display, and four exhibits of seventy-two blooms, in not less than 
thirty.six varieties, were staged. Mr. Mount of Canterbury was first ; 
Messrs. May, Bedale, second ; Messrs. Harkness & Sons, Bedale, third ; 
and Mr. F. Cant, fourth. For forty-eight distinct Roses, Mr. G. Mount 
was first, Mr. F. Cant second, Messrs. May third, and Messrs. Harkness 
and Sons fourth. For thirty-six distinct Roses, Mr. Mount first, Mr. F. 
Cant second, and Messrs. May third. All the other classes were also 
well filled. 
Some beautiful epergnes and baskets of flowers were staged, also 
bouquets, Messrs. Perkins & Sons, Coventry, being first for baskets and 
in the three classes for bouquets. 
For twelve varieties of stove and greenhouse flowers, two classes, one 
of them excluding Orchids, Mr. W. Finch, gardener to J. Marriott, Esq., 
Coventry, was weil first with strong competitors against him. Hardy 
herbaceous plants were not so numerous as usual. Messrs. Harkness 
and Sons won a first prize with a fine collection. 
Pansies were numerous, and three of the great growers from the 
north competed in the open classes. For forty-eight Fancies, Mr. J. 
Smellie, Glasgow, was first ; Mr. A. Irvine, Tighnabruaich, N.B., 
second; and Mr. A. Bailey, jun., Sunderland, third. For twenty-four 
Fancies, as well as for twenty-four Show varieties, Mr. Irvine was first, 
Mr. Smellie second, and Mr. Bailey third. There was a good competition 
also in the amateur classes. 
Fruit was not so numerous as has been seen at York, but was good. 
In the class for ten dishes Mr. Meindoe, gardener to Sir J. \V. Pease, 
Bart., was first ; Mr. Edmonds, gardener to the Duke of St. Albans, 
second ; and Mr. Tullett, Eaby Castle Gardens, third. For six dishes 
Mr. MeIndoe was first, and Mr. Wallis, The Gardens, Keele Hall, second. 
Mr. J. Hickion, Boston Spa, was first for black Grapes, and Mr. 
Meindoe for white Grapes. Well coloured Peaches and Nectarines, 
a few good Pines, and fine Melons, including Gunton Orange, a fine 
scarlet-fleshed variety, were staged. 
For Messrs. Sutton &: Sons’ special prizes for six varieties of vege¬ 
tables, Mr. Meindoe was first; Mr. Williams, gardener to the Earl of 
Feversham, second; and Mr. Smallwood, gardener to H. Leetham, 
Esq., Heworth, York, third. 
Certificates of merit were awarded for Browallia speciosa major from 
Messrs. Clibran & Sons ; Tuberous Begonias, Triumph, Lady Wantage, 
The Princess, Duke of Wellington, and Gloxinia Beacon from Messrs. 
J. Laing & Co. ; Caladiums Assunguy and Baron Adolphe de Roth¬ 
schild from Messrs. J. Peed & Son; Carnation The Countess, white 
self, from Messrs. Cutbush & Son ; Fancy Pansies T. E. Martin, 
from Mr A. Irvine, and Mrs. W. B. Smellie, from Mr. J. Smellie ; Varie¬ 
gated Cabbage, distinct and bright for decorative work, from Mr. 
Geo. Hodgson, Hemsworth ; and Bougainvillea glabra Sanderiana from 
Messrs. F. Sander (k Co. 
A large number of honorary exhibits were staged. Messrs. James 
Veitch & Sons, London, sent an extensive collection of cut flowers, 
including Pyrethrums, Delphiniums, Gloxinias, Pmonies, Streptocarpus, 
and greenhouse Rhododendrons, admirably arranged—a highly meritorious 
display. Messrs. Cutbush & Son, Highgate Nurseries, London, had a 
very extensive display of hardy cut flowers and plants, and their new 
border Carnation Countess, of fine form and pure white. Messrs. 
Ciibran & Son, Altrincham, staged Calceolarias, cut Zonal Pelargoniums 
in bunches, and herbaceous flowers. Messrs. E. D. Shuttleworth k. Co., 
London, sent hardy flowers and plants in pots. Messrs. Dicksons 
(Limited), Chester, hardy cut flowers — a good display. Messrs. 
Harkness k Sons, Bedale, a collection of hardy cut flowers. Messrs. 
John Laing &; Son, Forest Hill Nurseries, London, new double Begonias 
and Caladiums. Messrs. Hugh Low & Co., Clapton Nurseries, London, 
a grand bank of Cattleya Mossim varieties, staged with Ferns and other 
Orchids. Messrs. Charlesworth, Shuttleworth & Co., Heaton, Bradford, 
whose fine display included several plants of Lrelia tenebrosa, Vanda 
ccerulea, well coloured, a fine rich spotted variety of Odontoglossum 
crispum and Maxillaria Sanderiana. Messrs. J. Peed & Son, Rnupell 
Nurseries, London, a group of Caladiums and other plants. Messrs. 
Birkenhead, Sale, near Manchester, an extensive collection of Ferns ; and 
Messrs. Sander k Co., St. Albans, a vary fine group of Orchids, admirably 
staged with Ferns, and amongst them were many of the rarer kinds. 
The weather fortunately continued fine throughout the three days, 
