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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
t July 21, 1887. 
first for four plants, having fine pyramids, fresh and well flowered, of Rose 
of Castille, Arabella Improved, Lustre, and Wave of Life. They were two- 
year-old plants, the tallest being about 8 feet high and unusually propor¬ 
tionate. Mr. Nicholls had Lucy Mills, Lustre, and other sorts in good con¬ 
dition, and received the second prize, Mr. Rummery taking the third. 
Balsams were fairly well shown by several growers, Mr. Gilmour having the 
first prize for the most freely bloomed plants; Mr. L. Barnes, gardener to 
Col. Herschell, Collingwood, Hawkhurst, was a good second, and Mr. J. 
Knapp third. The last named had grandly flowered Gloxinias, and was 
awarded the first prize; and Mr. Gilmour was first and Mr. Barnes second 
for Cockscombs. Mr. Knapp was first for Zonal Pelargoniums, and also for 
Achimenes, the latter being capitally flowered, the other prizes going to 
Messrs. Gilmour and Nicholls. 
Fine-foliage plants were not extensively shown. Mr. J. Gilmour waB 
easily first for six specimens, these consisting of a fine Phormium tenax 
variegatum, Acalypha musaica, Phoenix dactylifera, Chamserops australis, 
Latania borbonica, and Pandanus Veitchi. Mr. Nicholls was second, his 
collection including a prettily coloured plant of the now rarelv seen 
Hibiscus Cooperi. Mr. Gilmour was first for six Cal idiums, and Mr. Knapp 
second, such sorts as Louis Duplessis, Prince of Teck, Belleymei bicolor 
splendens, and Alfred Bleu being very fine. Mr. Gilmour was also first for 
six very handsome pyramidal Coleuses, these consi-ting of Pompadour, a 
pretty golden sport from the same, The Queen, Pride of the Market, Mrs. 
Sherriff, and Mrs. Steddall; Mr. Knapp was second. Mr. F. Dean, gardener 
to W. T. Neve, Esq., Osborne House, Cranbrook, was first for six Ferns, 
these including Lygodium scandens, Gymnogramma chrysophylla, Davallia 
Mooreana, and Adiantum cuneatum in a very healthy condition ; Mr. 
Gilmour, who had Adiantum Williamsi, Davallia Mooreana, and other well- 
known kinds, very fresh and good, was a close second. Two groups of 
miscellaneous plants were in comp- tition, Mr. Gilmour being well first for 
a very effective and tasteful arrangement, in which excellent Celosias, 
Amaryllises, feathery Palms, Caladiums, including the pretty little argy rites 
in quantity. Clercdendron fallax and Gladioli The Bride were effectively 
employed; Mr. C. Nicholls was second, he aLo having a light arrange¬ 
ment. 
Fairly liberal prizes were offered for cut Roses, but these for the first 
time failed to attract growers from a dis'ance. The best twenty-four blooms 
were shown by Mr. Gilmour, these including good Duke of Edinburgh, 
Sultan of Zanzibar, Perle de Lyon, La France, and John Stuart Mill; 
Mr. Nicholls was second, and Mr. John Collins, Hawkhurst, third. The 
best twelve varieties were staged by Captain H. S. Swiney, The Limes, 
Hawkhurst, the best of these being Sir G. Wolseley, Duke of Edinburgh, 
Jean Ducher, and La France. Mr. Barnes was Becond. There we:e two 
collections of twenty-four vari, ties of cut flowerB, and both were very choice 
and beautiful. That staged by Mr. Nicholls, and which was awarded the 
first prize, contained several Ericas, Oncidiums, Stanhopeas, and other 
beautiful flowers. Mr. Gilmour was a close second, his stands being really 
the most attractive. Mr. W. Butler was first for twelve varieties of cut 
flowers, and Captain Swiney second. Mr. Gilmour was first for a beautiful 
collection of annuals, and also for Carnations. 
Much less fruit was shown than usual. Mr. L. Barnes was easily first 
for black Grapes, having small but well-flnished Black Hamburgh, and 
Mr. W. Avis, Faircroucb, Wadhurst, was second with the same variety. 
Mr. L. Barnes had beaut fully ripened Buckland Sweetwater, and was first 
in the class for white Grapes, Mr. Avis being second with the same variety. 
A special prize was awarded to Mr. L. Barnes for a collection of seven 
varieties of Grapes, these consisting of Mrs. Pince, Golden Champion, 
Black Prince, Foster’s Seedling, Black Hamburgh, Buckland Sweetwater, 
and Muscat, all in good condition, the last-named being especially good. 
The same exhibitor was first for ten dishes of fruit; and with eight dishes 
Mr. J. Iggulden, gardener to the Rev. Canon Jeffreys, Hawkhuist, w as well 
first, Eleanor Strawberry being his most no'eworthy dish. Several good 
Melons were shown, Mr. Gilmour taking fir.-t for a scarlet-flesh tort, and was 
a ver y close second for a green-flesh, Mr. Avis being first in this case. 
Mr. J. Iggulden was third in each inttaoc- 3 . Very fine Negro Largo Figs 
and good Pine App’e Nectarines were shown by Mr. Avis. Collections of 
vegetables were fairly numerous, and in two instances all the exhibits were 
nearly of equal merit. Mr. Knapp was fret for ten varieties, having excel- 
d'omatoes. Potatoes, Peas, Marrows, &c. ; Mr. Gilmour was second ; and 
Mr. Barnes third, these also having fine vegetables. The best collection of 
eight dishes was staged by Mr. H. Oxford, Rolvenden, Mr. J. Iggulden being 
a creditable second. Messrs. Sutton & Sons offered prizes for six vareities 
of vegetables, and for these Mr. Rumm-ry waB first, and Mr. W. Butler 
second. There was better competition for Messrs. Carter & Co.’s prizes, 
these attracting some of the best vegetables in the Show. Mr. L. Barnes 
was easily first, having very fine White Elephant Onions, Mont Blanc 
Cauliflowers, Nantes Horn Carrots, Stratagem Peis, Ashlenf Potatoes, and 
Dedham Favourite Tomatoes; Mr. Gilmour was second, and Mr. H. 
Fmcharn third. A good brace of Sir Garnet Wolseley won Mr. Gilmour the 
first prize for Cucumbers; Mr. J. Barton being second, and Mr. Barnes 
third. All oth r kinds of vegetables in season were a!eo extensively and 
well shown, were more plentiful and more superior in quality than mi ’ht 
have been expect.d after so long a drought. 
CHISWICK.— July 14th. 
The Royal Hort'cultural Society’s Garden at Chiswick presented an 
unusually gay appearance last Thursday, when, by permission of the 
Council, the Chiswick, Turnham Green, and District Horticultural Society 
held their annual exhibition there. The weather was most favourable, the 
entries numerous, and the quality of the exhibits highly satisfactory, con¬ 
stituting a show that for general merit is not surpassed by any in the 
suburbs of London. Ample proof has been afforded by the exhibitions held 
by the Society, that there is a great capacity for improvement in the 
district, as the advance each season has been very notable. A better site 
could not be obtained, and all that is needed is a larger attendance of 
visitors, with more liberal contributions to the subscription list, to render 
the Society an unqualified success. The Committee, with their energetic 
couiteous Secretary, Mr. J. Fromow, deserve every encouragement, and tbev 
have good reason to be satisfied with the result of their efforts up to the 
present time. 
Three la ge marquees were appropriated to the exhibits, one to groups 
of plants, a second to floral decorations, a third to cottagers’ productions, 
and, in addition to these, the large vinery was filled with plants, vegetables, 
and fruit. The cbi-f interest of the Show centred in the groups of plants 
competing for the Jubilee challenge cup, value 2G guineas. Tnis valuable 
prize is p esented by Mrs. S. A. Lee, and must be won three times, not 
necersarily in succession, the winner each time to have possession of the 
cup for the year, and is tesponsible for it during that time. It was offered 
for a group of plants arranged for effect in a space not exceeding 100 square 
feet, money prizes of £4, £3, £2, and £1 being also offered for the first, 
second, third, and fourth exhibitors. There were three competitors, alL 
having good groups, but two were ex'remely meritorious, and so nearly 
equal that judging was not an enviable task. Ultimately, however, Mr. W. 
Brown, St. Miry’s Grove Nursery, Richmond, won the great prize with a 
rema kably effective and tasteful group, comprising graceful Palms, Dra¬ 
caenas. a few well coloured Crotons, a groundwork of Caladium argyrites 
and other varieties, with Eulalia japonica variegata, Adiantums, and an 
exquisitely neat margin of Onychium japonicum, Panicum variegatum, 
Fitionia argyroneura, and Caladium argyrites. The flowering plants were 
scarlet Gladiolus, at the back, L bum candidum, L. auratum, L. speciosum, 
L. longiflorum, Carnations, Tuberoses, Tuberous Begonias, Gloxinias, 
Odontoglossum vexillarium, 0. crispum, Cvpripedium bsrbatum, a few blue 
English Irises, and Clerodendron fallax. There was a charming brightness 
and lightness about this group which won many admirers, and the margin 
was a perfect finish. 
Messrs. Hooper <k Co., Twickenham, were a cond also with an admirably 
arranged group, and these two contributions required very cartful judging. 
It was quieter and more refined in tone than the first, but not quite so 
telling. Tuberoses, Carnations, Lilies, Orchids, Gloxinias, with Begonias 
and foliage plants were freely used, the margin consisting of Panicum 
variega um alternate with Isolepis gracilis and Cyrtodeir i fulgida. A large 
p'ant of Lilium Mavtagon dalmaticum in the centre had a rrther unpleasant 
effect, and there was a slight suspicion of crowding at the sides that is rarely 
s’en in the groups with which Mr. Bruckhaus has si frequently and de¬ 
servedly won high honours. Messrs. W. Fromow & Sons, Suttin Court 
Nursery, were third with a bright contribution, in which Crotons were con¬ 
spicuous, Orchids, Gloxinias, and other flowering plants being num rous. 
Another silver cup, value 7 guineas, also presented by Mrs. S. A. Lee, was 
offered for a group ot tventy-five plants in flower, in pots not exceeding 
8 inches, arranged with Palms and Ferns, the second prize being the R >yal 
Horticultural Society’s silver medal. Mr. J. Prewett, Swiss Nursery, Ham¬ 
mersmith, was first, showing Bmall plants of Orchids, and a c ntrfl Ixora im 
a bed of Adiantum cuneatum and gracillimum, very simple and pleasing. 
E. H. Watts, Esq., Devonhurst (gardener, Mr. A. Wright), was second, his 
plants, being similarly arranged, but consisted of Lilies, Begonias, Orchids, 
Gloxinias, and Hydrangeas. For a group in a space of GO feet Mr. A- 
Wright waB also first with a bright and neat collection. 
In the miscellaneous plant classes the following were the p incipal ex¬ 
hibitors :—Messrs. H. Little and F. G. Tautz were the prizetakers for six: 
Orchids, both having good plants. With six flowering plants Mr. W. Bates, 
garden r to Mrs. Meek, Poulett Lodge, Twickenham, was first with grand 
specimens; Mr. Chadwick was second; and Mr. A. Wright third. Mr. 
Chadwick had the best six Ferns, and was also first with six foliage plants, 
followed by Mr. H. Davis, Fairlawn Hous: Gardens, Chiswick. For sis. 
table plants shown, Mr. C. Waite was first; Mr. W. Bates was second; and 
Mr. Hudson was third; eight entries. Pelargoniums, Tuberous Begonias, 
Cockscombs (very fine from Mr. W. Bares), Achimenes, Gloxinias, Cala- 
diums, and other plants, added both to the extent and b auty of the Show. 
The Royal Horticultural Society’s silver Bankdan medal for the best sing e 
specimen plant in the Show was awardtd to Mr. Little for Cattleya Gas- 
kelbana in excellent condition. 
Floral decorations formed an interesting feature. With three bouquets 
M -. R. Chard, Stoke Newington, was first with charming contribut ous, 
comprising a few Pancratiums, Eucharis, Stephanotis, Gardenias, white 
Roses, pale yelliw Carnations, and three Cattleya Mossite flowers in two- 
of them. The simple freedom of these bouquets gained the honours. 
Messrs. Perkins & Sons, Coventry, were second with three g-and bouquets, 
perhaps a tr fie too foimal, chiefly composed of Paucrat um fragrans, 
Dendrobium Jamesianum. Odontoglossum crispum, a few Ixora flowers, 
white Lapag rias, Stephanatis, Hoyas, Caladium argyrites leaves, pink 
Rhododendrons, Ericas, yellow and white Roses. Mr. W. Gardener,. 
127, Queen’s Road, Bayswater, was third, Miss Jolliffe Carnations, white 
Li ies, Stephenotis, white Lilies, Carnations, ic. For a stand of flowers 
Mrs. Cha d was first, an elegant glass tube with three arms being filled with 
Grasses, Mirguerlt s, Coreopsis, Rhodanthes, Aquilegia chrystntha, and 
white Bouvardias; the base consisting of golden Aquilegia, white Lilies, 
Cattleyas, white LilDs, a few Coleus leaves and Fern. Mrs. Hudson, 
Gunner.-hury House Gardens, Acton, was second with a graceful stand in 
whichHumea flowers were employed at the tops with Rhodanthes, and the- 
base was formed of white Water Lilies, Streptocarpus, Begonias, &c. Mi=B 
S. A. Fromow was third with a bright and pretty stand. Mr. Hud.-on was- 
fir t with buttonholes, followed by Mr. H. S. Hopkins, Chiswick, and Mr. H.. 
Har ing, gardener to W. E. Tautz, Esq., Sutton Lodge. Mr. C. Cowley, 
gardene to F. G. Tautz, Esq., Studley House, Hammersmith, was first with 
a pretty bouquet, composed of Odontoglossums, Stephanotis, Ep dendrum 
vitellinum, and Agapanthus flowers. Mr. Chadwick, gardener to E. M. 
Nelson, Esq., was second ; and Mr. Hopkins tbi: d. 
For three stands of flowers Mr.J. It. Chard won the Duke of Devonshire’s 
prize with light graceful stands, in which Cattleyas, Lilium longiflorum^ 
Aquilegia rhrysantha, and Marguerites. The tops w>ere filled with Aquile- 
gia3, Rh danthes, and Grasses. Mrs. Hudson was second wi h an effective 
tasteful arrangement, and Mr. J. Prewett was thiid. Cut flowers were also 
Well shown by several exhibitors. 
The prize offered by J. R. Starling, Esq., for the best hand-painted 
china or terra cotta vase, tile, or p'a’e, the subject being flowers, fruit, or 
foliage, brought several competitors, but the honours w- re accorded to Mrs. 
Harry Turner, Langley, Bucks, for a terra-cot a plate depicting a plant o£ 
Odontoglossum crispum. 
Fruit was represented bv several good exhibits. The first prizi offered- 
by Leopold do Rothschild, Esq., for a collection of six fruit-*, distinct kinds,. 
