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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
r August 9, 1888. 
the same number of dishes, Mr. A. R. Cox was first; Mr. J. Stoney an 
excellent second ; and Mr. J. Littlemore, 173, Welling Eoad, Aintree, 
third, five collections being staged. For six dishes, prizes given by- 
Messrs. Sutton & Sons, Reading, Mr. J. Lambert was first, and staged 
Sutton’s Seedling Potato good, New Red Intermediate Carrot, and 
Maincrop Marrowfat Pea. Second Mr. Stoney, good Sutton’s Prizetaker 
Leeks, Tomatoes Perfection, the Carrot named above, and Prizetaker 
Potatoes. Third, Mr. J. Walton, gardener to F. Tobin, Esq., Old Hall. 
For six dishes of Peas Mr. J. Stevenson was first with Duke of Albany, 
Duke of Connaught, Telephone, the Duchess, Stratagem, and Telegraph. 
Second and third, Messrs. T. Winkworth and J. Lambert in the" order 
named. For three dishes the winners were Mr. W. E. Owen (gardener 
to Sir Rd. Sutton, Combermere Abbey, Salop), Mr. W. H. Divers, and Mr. 
W. Hasker, Bromborough Pool, respectively. For two dishes Mr. P. Blair 
took the lead. Potatoes were excellent. For six dishes Mr. J. Lambert 
staged decidedly the finest examples, but at the time of taking our report 
no first had been awarded, owing to the Judges thinking that two of the 
dishes staged for round varieties were not so. Sutton’s Seedling being 
one and Chiswick Favourite the other, but a long variety were staged for 
the latter. Mr. IL. Forderwas placed second with International Kidney, 
Veitch’s Perfection. Snowdrop, Vicar of Laleham, Sutton’s Thirty-six, 
and Adirondack. Third, Mr. T. Winkworth. Six collections were staged. 
For four dishes five collections were staged. Mr. J. Lyon, Fir Grove 
Cottage, Whiston, was first with The Dean,"International Kidney, Snow¬ 
drop, and Early Regent ; Mr. B. Cromwell second, and Mr. W. Hasker 
third. For two dishes, Mr. J. Bennett took the lead, followed by Mr. 
W. Bustard and Mr. E. Gregg. For three dishes of Tomatoes some 
splendid dishes were staged amongst the four collections. Mr. G. Lyon 
was first with grand Hackwood Park, Trophy, and Harefield Golden 
■Gem. Second, Mr. W. Ireland, Prospect Vale, Wallesley ; and third 
Mr. W. Morris, gardener to H, Tyrer, Esq., Aintree. For one dish Mr. 
R. Dawes took the lead with Jubilee; Mr. W. Ireland followed with 
Perfection, and Mr. J. Edmonds third. Eight brace of Cucumbers were 
staged. Mr. J. Stevenson was first with grand fruits of Prescot Wonder, 
Mr. W. E. Owen and Mr. J. Elsworthysecond and third in the ordernamed. 
Tomatoes in pots were not so good as they were last year, although 
they were creditable for the season. Mr. J. Stoney was again success¬ 
ful this year, and although confined this season to one plant in a pot he 
bad allowed his to form three leads from just above the surface of the 
-soil. Mr. J. Jenkens was second, and Mr. J. Fell, gardener to Mrs. J. 
Campbell, Mersey Road, third. 
Miscellaneous Exhibits. — These were numerous. Messrs. 
W. & J. Birkenhead, Sale, Manchester, contributed two groups of hardy 
and exotic Ferns, young clean healthy plants. Messrs. R. P. Iver and 
Sons, Aigburth Nursery, an excellent table of stove foliage plants and 
Ferns, which included highly coloured Crotons and most of the note¬ 
worthy plants of recent introduction. Conspicuous was Dracrena 
lineata variegata, or as it is named, Droucetti, a narrow-leafed variety 
with a white margin; Croton Aigburth Gem, a hybrid between 
C. Neumanni and Rodeckianus, for which a first-class certificate was 
awarded. This variety has narrow leaves and much of the character of 
the last named parent, with some of the rich colouring of Neumanni, 
which was also raised by Mr. Ranger in the Aigburth Nurseries. Messrs. 
Dicksons, Limited, Chester, contributed a very handsome collection of 
similar plants, amongst them Begonias were freely intermixed. The 
Liverpool Horticultural Company, Garston, had a' similar group, and 
two splendid circular groups of Tea Roses. Messrs. Cannell & Sons, 
fjwanley, sent boxes of double and single Tuberous Begonias, which 
were very striking, having travelled well ; also six plants of Begonia 
Octavie with its pearly white double flowers, for which a first°class 
certificate was awarded. Mr. G. Downes, Lodge Lane, sent pans and 
pots of Ferns suitable for various forms of decoration. Mr. E. G. Reid, 
34, Pelham Grove, Sefton Park, exhibited his prize plan for the new 
public park at Ramsay and others, as well as drawings of Orchid flowers. 
In October this enterprisinglandscape gardener anticipates starting a class 
for gardeners and under gardeners to teach drawing three hours "weekly, 
for the modest sum of 5s. quarterly. 
Implements were few in number, Mr. P. B. Harkin, Dulton Street, 
exhibited samples of Bamboo canes of suitable sizes for all purposes, 
Orchid baskets, and his ornamental teak tubs. Mr. Jos. Bramliam 
showed his Allerton Priory boiler ; Mr. J. Webster, Wavertee, a small 
epan-roofed greenhouse ; Messrs. F. & .J. Mee boilers, <fcc. 
Never since the Society started have the varied arrangements been 
better carried out, which is highly creditable to all who have taken an 
active part in its management, The Society will to some extent be re¬ 
organised, we understand, and we hope that the success which it deserves 
will again attend the exertions of the horticulturists of Liverpool. 
SOUTHAMPTON SHOW. 
August 4tii and Gth. 
Another most successful show must be chronicled for the Royal 
Horticultural Society of Southampton, which was held as usual in the 
beautiful grounds of the Society in Westwood Park. The Exhibition in 
question must rank as one of the best yet held by this Societv ; com¬ 
petition was in all cases most spirited, and the results very satisfactory. 
The arrangements were similar to other years, the plants and groups 
occupying two immense tents, which were connected so that a view could 
be obtained of the whole at once. A separate tent was set apart for 
table decorations, bouquets, &c., while another very large one was 
•devoted to fruit, cut flowers, and vegetables. The arrangements 
reflected much credit upon the Committee, of whom Captain Gibbs is 
Chairman. The indefatigable Secretary, Mr. C. S. Fuidge, was as usual 
in his place, and therefore the whole went smoothly, as it always does 
when he is at the helm. The Committee, Judges, and principal 
exhibitors lunched together in a marquee on the ground, the Mayor 
(Mr. H. Coles) in the regretable absence of the President, W. H. Myers, 
Esq., occupied the chair. 
Plants. — These were shown in larger numbers than usual, the 
general Mod quality being maintained throughout, while the competi¬ 
tion was keen. The great class in which the most interest was displayed 
was for twelve stove or greenhouse specimens, six to be in bloom, and 
six foliage, distinct, for which the handsome prizes of £18, £15, £12 
were offered. Four competitors entered their exhibits, making an im¬ 
posing display, being staged as they were up one side of the large tent. 
The premier award was given to Mr. J. Cypher, Cheltenham, by the 
weight of his flowering plants, although the second prizewinner, 
Mr. Lock, gardener to W. B. Cleave, Esq., Newcombe House, Crediton, 
had the best foliage plants, Latania borbonica, not extra large, but 
perfect; Kentia Fosteriana, very fine; and Croton Queen Victoria, 
good, were his best foliage specimens. Especially good was Erica 
Parmenteriana rosea, E. ferruginea major, fresh and freely flowered ; 
Allamanda nobilis, and Kalosanthcs coccinea. Mr. Lock had Latania 
borbonica of huge size, magnificently grown and coloured; Crotons 
Warreni and Williamsi, the former a perfect fountain of colour ; Erica 
aemula and Stephanotis floribunda, both freely flowered. Mr. E. Wills, 
gardener to Mrs. Pearce, The Firs, Bassett, Southampton, was awarded 
third honours for most creditable plants. For the same number of 
plants, under the same conditions as to variety, but open to gardeners 
only, £10, £7, £5, were offered. Here Mr. J. Amy, gardener to the Hon. 
Mrs. Elliott Yorke, Netley ClifEe, Southampton, succeeded in winning 
first honours with a capital dozen, including Cycas revoluta, a perfect 
plant in every way ; Latania borbonica, Allamanda Hendersoni, 0 feet 
in diameter, magnificently flowered ; Bougainvillea glabra, and Rhyn- 
cospermum, very large. Mr. N. Blandford, gardener to Mrs. Haselfoot, 
Moorhill, Bitterne, was a good second. Allamanda Hendersoni was 
grand, Bougainvillea glabra fresh, and a good specimen of Lasiandra 
macrantha floribunda were his best. Mr. J. Curry, gardener to Lieut.-Col. 
Pepper, Salisbury, was third. Six stove and greenhouse plants in bloom, 
distinct, open class, £5 was the first prize, which Mr. Wills succeeded in 
obtaining. Second Mr. H. James, nurseryman, Norwood. Third Mr. 
Blandford. For the same number of foliage plants Mr. Lock was first; 
Crotons Disraeli and Johannis were magnificent in colour. Second 
Mr. Wills, Phoenix reclinata being the best. Yet another class for nine 
miscellaneous plants was provided, £6 being the first prize, which fell 
to Mr. Molyueux, who had excellent specimens of Latania borbonica, 
Croton Queen Victoria, and a good plant of Trachelium coeruleum. Mr. 
W. Thoifapson, gardener to Captain Bolland, Blighmount, Millbrook, 
was second. 
For a miscellaneous group arranged for effect, occupying a space of 
120 square feet, Mr. Wills was easily first with a bright lightly 
arranged group, the foliage and flowering plants being evenly balanced. 
Graceful Palms were at the back, while a base of Maidenhair Ferns 
occupied the middle and front, from which rose Dracaenas, Crotons, 
Orchids, Heaths, Celosias, Hydrangeas, and Gloxinias. Mr. J. James 
was second, his group showing too much green foliage and not enough 
of colour. Mr. J. Amy was third. For a collection of Orchids there 
was only one entry, but this produced a capital effect at one end of the 
tent. Not large but healthy plants were they, coming from Mr. T. 
Osborne, gardener to J. J. Buchan, Esq., Southampton, the most note¬ 
worthy plants being Cypripedium bellatulum, Oncidium Lanceanum, 
0. Jonesianum quite happy-looking growing on a tile, Ccelogyne 
Massangeanum, Cattleya Dowiana, Cypripedium Veitchi, and Cattleva 
Schofieldiana. Mr. Osborne was also first for a single specimen Orchid 
with Dendrobium Deari, three spikes. Mr. Wills second with Calantlie 
veratrifolia. For six specimen Crotons, distinct, Mr. Lock was easily 
first with plants all well coloured. Mr. Wills second with a poor lot. 
Begonias, single and double, were well shown, Mr. Blandford being 
first in the former class, while Mr. G. Bushby was first for the latter, as 
he was also with four Zonal or Nosegay Pelargoniums, six Coleus with 
beautiful pyramids, four Fuchsias, and for six Selaginellas. Messrs. 
Oakley & Watling, nurserymen, Bevois Mount, Southampton, staged the 
best miscellaneous collection of nursery stock ; second Mrs. Kingsbury, 
Bevois Mount, Southampton. Mi. Osborne had the best six Achimenes; 
for six Fuchsias, and single specimen also, freely flowered they were 
and 7 feet high ; six Cockscombs : for one specimen plant in flower with 
Cyoripedium Sedeni with twenty spikes ; and for six Gloxinias, stout 
and erect were the flowers. With a capital plant of Croton Chelsoni 
Mr. Lock took first prize for a single specimen foliage plant, and for six 
hardy Ferns ; while the first honours for six exotic Ferns fell to Mr. 
Wills with healthy large plants of Davallia Mooreana, Microlepia hirta 
cristata, Nephrolcpis davallioides furcans, and Davallia polyantha. Mr. 
J. R. West, gardener to J. R. Wigram, Esq., Northlands, Salisbury, 
had the best Celosias, naturally trained freely flowered specimens. In 
a brisk competition for six table plants Mr. Molyneux led the way with 
1 even neat suitable plants; Messrs. Wills, C. J. Waite, and Amy 
following in the order named. Amateurs’ groups, vegetables, and cut 
flowers were capital. 
Fruit. —Although not so abundant as in some past years, the 
general quality was good throughout, the competition being keen. The 
white Grapes, as is generally the case this season, showed a want of 
colouj ; black Grapes in some instances indicated the effects of the 
