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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ September 10, 1885. 
For a group of Fuchsias arranged for effect (open class) the first prize 
was awarded to Mr. C. Flnck, gardener to J. Smith, Esq., fora pretty group, 
and the second to Mr. Meachen. Iu the open and county classes devoted to 
Geraniums the exhibits were very good. Mr. Gilbert, Springfield Nursery, 
was first in the open class for six varieties of Zonal Pelargoniums (not 
scarlet); Mr. Meachen second, and Mr. Townshend third. For four scarlet 
Zonals in four varieties, Messrs. Gilbert first, Townshend second, and 
Meachen third. Six double distinct varieties, first Mr. Gilbert, second 
Mr. Meachen, and third Mr. Hugget. For four varietbs of Zonals in the 
•county class, Messrs. Townshend first, Meachen second; and four scarlets, 
Mr. Townshend first, and Mr. Meachen second. In the open class for a 
group of Coleus arranged for effect, Mr. Jupp was placed first for a 
showy group, and Mr. Fluck second. For a group of Begonias (open class) 
arranged for effect, first Mr. J. Spottiswood, gardener to E. Duddell, Esq.; 
■second Mr. Meachen; and third Mr. Mann, gardener to C. Gilbert, Esq., 
Eastbourne. The table plants shown were very good, Messrs. Turner, 
James, and Meachen securing the prizes for twelve varieties; and Messrs. 
Miles, Turner, and Blake for six varieties. 
Cut Flowers. —There was a good display in both the open and county 
classes devoted to cut flowers, the Dahlias, single and double, and Asters 
being very fine. In the open classes for forty-eight dissimilar blooms of 
show Dahlias Mrs. Seale, Vine Nurseries, Sevenoaks, was awarded first for 
really splendid blooms, of which the most conspicuous were Flag of Truce, 
Geo. Dickson, Julia Davis, James Cocker, Emily Edwards, &o. ; Messrs. 
Cheat & Sons, Lowfield Nurseries, Crawley, coming in second with scarcely 
inferior blooms. Mrs. Seale was first again in the class for twenty-four 
Fancies ; and Messrs. Cheal & Sons second. In the class for twenty-four 
singles, in bunches of six blooms, a transposition took place in the positions 
of the two latter winners, Messrs. Cheal being first, and Mrs. Seale second. 
In the first-named winner’s stand were charming blooms of Lady of the 
Lake and Formosa, two of their own new seedlings. Messrs. Cheal were also 
first for twelve varieties of Pompons. For twelve dissimilar blooms (Show) 
first Mr. Boothroyd, second Mr. Vincent, third Mr. Simmons. Twelve 
Fancy, first Mr. Boothroyd, second Mr. Vincent, and third Mr. Simmons. 
For twelve singles, Messrs. Maxted, Vincent, and Morgan. In the county 
classes for twelve varieties show Dahlias, Messrs. Vincent and Simmons 
were the prizewinners, as also in the class for six Fancies. For twelve 
varieties of singles in bunches of six, the prizes went to Messrs. Vincent, 
Simmons, and Hobden respectively. 
Boses were shown in fairly good form for such a season as the present. 
In the open class for twenty-four varieties in bunches of three, the premier 
prize was won by Messrs. Woolland & Son, nurserymen, Cooksbridge, with 
fine blooms of Cheshunt Hybrid, Duke of Edinburgh, Marie Verdier, 
Ferdinand de Lesseps, &c. ; the second going to Mr. W. Balchin, nursery¬ 
man, Brighton, who staged good blooms of Souvenir de la Malmaison and 
Capt. Christy, and the third to Mrs. Seale. Mr. A. Slaughter was first for 
twelve varieties in bunches of three, this exhibitor staging very fine blooms 
of Alfred Colomb, Baroness Rothschild, and Fisher Holmes ; and Mr. W. 
Virgo, Guildford, second. For twelve varieties of Teas or Noisettes (single 
blooms) Mr. Slaughter was again placed first with Madame Lambard, 
Innocente Pirola, Jean Pernet, and Catherine Mermet in capital condition ; 
and Mr. W. Piper, Uckfield, second. In the county classes Mr. A. 
Slaughter secured a first place for twelve varieties of Tea or yellow (single 
blooms), and Mr. Vincent second. For twelve varieties single trusses Mr. 
A. Slaughter took the lead again with grand blooms of John Stuart Mill, 
Marie Baumann, and Chas. Lefebvre; and Mr. Simmons, gardener to the 
Rev. R. C. Hales, second. 
Hardy herbaceous cut flowers were shown in quantity. In the open 
class for thirty-six varieties, Mr. IV. Balchin first ; Mr. J. Vander Rees, 
Tooting, Becond; and Messrs. Cheal third. In the county class Messrs. 
Vincent, Gore, and Rapley were the winners. Cut flowers in bunches, 
twenty-four varieties, open class, first Mr. IV. Archer, second Mr. H. James. 
County class, Mr. Vincent first. Asters were shown in capital form, espe¬ 
cially the French varieties. Mr. Morgan was first for a collection of twenty- 
four varieties of French quilled, second Mr. W. Archer, and Mr. W. H. 
Vincent third. For twenty-four varieties of German quilled, first Mr. H. 
Archer, and second Mr. Morgan. In the county classes Messrs. White, 
Blake, and Wickham were the winners with twelve varieties of French, and 
Messrs. Wickham and Hobden with twelve German Asters. For a very 
choice and artistically made wreath, first Mr. Webber, Tonbridge; Mr. 
Chard second, and Mr. Brown third. 
The table decorations were very good, the arrangement of the flowers 
being very light and pleasing to the eye, especially the premier exhibit by 
Mr. R. Chard, Clapham Common; Mrs. Seale was second, and Miss Gould 
third. The bridal and ballroom bouqmts were very good examples of 
artistic taste, Mr. J. R. Chard winning the first, and Mr. Brown, florist, 
Richmond, the second prize. Mr. Chard was first for a very tastefully 
arranged spray for a lady’s dress, Mr. W. Brown second, and Mr. Chapman 
third. Messrs. Webber, Woollard, Seale, and Gadd were tlje winners for six 
buttonholes, and Messrs. J. R. Chard, J. W. Chard, and Wetton for baskets 
of cut flowers. 
Fruit. —The fruit classes were well represented both in the open and 
county divisions, Pears, Apples, Peaches, Cherries, and Grapes being of 
good quality. In the open classes for a collection of twelve dishes, Mr. 
Goldsmith, gardener to C. A. Hoare, Esq., Beckenham, was first with dishes 
•of splendid fruit of Victoria Nectarine, Moorpark Apricot, Astrachan 
Apple, Ashton Park Melon, Muscat of Alexandria and Black Prince Grapes. 
Mr. Dixon, gardener to SirS. Wilson, Bart., second with fine fruit of Bruns¬ 
wick Figs and Lord Napier Nectarine. For a Pine Apple, any variety, Mr. 
BateB was awarded a first prize. In the classes for Grapes the bunches 
were remarkable for Bize, but somewhat deficient in colour, especially the 
Muscats. Mr. Hotston, gardener to R. H. Penny, Esq., was first for three 
bunches of Black Hamburgh. Mr. Inglis, gardener to Cunliffe Lister. Esq., 
second, and Mr. Miles third. Mr. J. Miles, Bristol Nursery, Kemp Town, 
was first with three bunches of white Muscats, second C. J. Goldsmith, and 
third Mr. Spottiswood. For six bunches Black Hamburgh, first Mr. 
Hotston, second Mr. Warren, gardener ti Mrs. Hankey ; and third C. A. 
Goldsmith. For six bunches white Muscats, Mr. J. Miles first, C. A. Gold¬ 
smith second, and J. Spottiswood third. In the class for a single Melon for 
flavour, Mr. Ford, gardener to C. A. Halbend, Esq., first; Mr. H. Stringir, 
second ; and R. Spinks, third. For a dish of eight Peaches Mr. J. Miles was 
first with splendid fruit of Bellegarde, and Mr. W. Balchin second with 
Princess of Wales, and Mr. Walder third. Mr. Biggs was first for a dish 
of Nectarines, Mr. Maxted second, and Mr. Inglis third. For a dish of Plums, 
Mr. Maxted first, Inglis second, and F. Fuller, Esq., third. The latter was 
first for a dish of Green Gages, Mr. J. Holman second, and Mr. Booth third. 
For a dish of Morellos Mr. Booth first, Mr. O. Goldsmith second, and Mr. 
Ford third. Mr. Butler, Lancing, was first for Figs with a variety named 
Madagascar, and Mr. Miller second. Mr. C. Goldsmith was first for a dish 
of dessert Pears, Mr. Durrant second, and Mr. Carter third. For a dish of 
dessert Apples, Mr. Virgo first with Worcester Pearmain, Mr. Tupp second 
and Mr. Ford third. Messrs. Booth, Miller, and Goldsmith were the. win¬ 
ners for a dish of culinary Apples. For a collection of six varieties of 
Grapes, Mr. Chatfield, gardener to .T Holman, Esq., was first; and Mr. 
Gore, gardener to Captain Taylor, Hastings, second. 
In the county classes for a dish of culinary Apples the winners were 
Messrs. Gore, Wickham, and Hotston. For a dish of Figs Mr Butler was 
awarded a first prize. For a dish of dessert Apples, Mr. Carter first, Booth 
second, and Gore third. Dish of Green Gages, Messrs. Holman, Booth, and 
Jupp. Dish of Plums, Messrs. Gore, Johnstone, and Hobden. Dish of 
Morellos, Messrs. Booth, Ford, and Hobden. Dish of Tomatoes, Messrs. 
Walter, Stringer, and Blake. , 
Six dishes of Apples, Messrs. Gore, Remnant, and Blake. Dish of 
Peaches, Messrs. White, Walder, and Inglis. Dish of Nectarines, Messrs. 
Biggs, Dixon, and White. For a Pine Apple, any sort, Mr. Brown first. 
For a Melon for flavour, Messrs. Stringer, Ford, and Langridge. Dish of 
Pears, Messrs. Remnant, Spottiswood, and Wicham. All of the foregoing 
were the winners in the order of their respective names. The Grapes 
shown in this division were very good, Messrs. Godfrey, Hotston, and Spot¬ 
tiswood taking the prizes for three bunches of Black Hamburghs, and 
Messrs. Spottiswood, Chatfield, and Ford for three bunches of white 
Muscats. 
Specimens of the male and female cones of Araucaria imbricata were 
exhibited by Mr. W. Greenyer, gardener to Major Lyon, Goring Hall, 
Worthing. 
GLASGOW AND WEST OF SCOTLAND. 
The general autumn flower Show of this Society waB held in St. Andrew s 
Hall on Wednesday, September 2nd, and proved to be the finest exhibition 
that has taken place in Glasgow for about twenty years. The most notable 
collection of plants (exhibition only) was that contributed by Messrs. J. and 
R. Thyne, Great Western Nurseries, Kelvinside. The platformin the large 
hall was filled with choice plants, Palms, Pitcher Plants, rare Orchids, and 
highly coloured Crotons. First-class certificates were awarded to a fine 
group of Croton Thynei, also Croton Regina, the latter being shown for the 
first time. The whole arrangement of the platform was such as to com¬ 
mand the highest admiration of both Judges and visitors.. In another pait 
of the Hall the same firm had also on exhibition a magnificent floral cross 
composed of Stephanotis, Orchids and Tuberoses. This was very “rich 
admired, as was also a fine large wreath and two bouquets, one . of which 
was composed of Orchids, Stephanotis, and Tuberoses, most beautifully and 
tastefully arranged. , . , ... 
Councillor Campbell, fruiterer, 18, Gordon Street, filled a large table with 
fine specimens of home and foreign fruit, which collection was very highly 
commended for quality and tasteful arrangement. Messi s. W. Ait ken and 
Sons, Lenzie, had fine stands of Carnations, Pentstemons, and Gladioli, which 
were deservedly admired. Messrs. Dobbie & Company, Rothesay, sent 
stands of their famous strains, comprising Sweet William, of extra quality ; 
Pansies, Pentstemons, Antirrhinums, Spiral Candytuft, all seedlings raised by 
this firm, and highly commended. They also exhibited a box of their new 
(Model) white Turnip, a variety of much excellence. Mr. William Camp¬ 
bell, nurseryman, Auchenraith, had a very choice collection of CarnationB 
and Picotees, a Carnation named Snowflake being awarded a first-class 
certificate. Mr. John Sutherland, Lenzie, had stands of seedling Pansies, 
many of which will occupy a prominent position at future shows, and to 
which were awarded several first-class certificates. Messrs. A. Pattison 
and Son, Paisley, sent a stand of a seedling Pansy named Lord Rosebery, 
which was awarded a first-class certificate. Mr. Thos. Smith, nurseryman, 
Stranraer, showed a stand of Roses. Mr. Smith has earned a high reputa¬ 
tion for the quality of his exhibits, and was very highly commended for 
this fine collection. Mr. Cuthbertson, Rothesay, showed some fine stands 
of the old Scotch Marigold, which has been very much improved by him. 
Mr. Lister of Rothesay had a very fine collection of Show ^and r ancy 
Pansies, very highly commended. Mr. J. Baxter, Daldowie, exhibited two 
seedling Violas, very distinct and beautiful. Mr. W. Kerr, Dargavi, 
Dumfries, sent a splendid collection of Potatoes, comprising seventy 
varieties, among which were some fine seedlings not yet in commerce, a 
fine specimen of which was named Frank Gibb Dougall, in compliment to 
our esteemed Secretary. A certificate of merit was awarded this collection. 
Among the exhibits brought for competition first place must be given 
to the collection of plants arranged for effect, and filling tables 12 feet long by 
6 feet wide; five collections were shown. The first prize was awarded to 
James Mitchell, gardener to Mr. Hunter, Newmains, for a beautifully 
arranged and well finished group, comprising a good specimen of Cattieya 
crispa; two fine Yuccas, a beautiful Palm, some Crotons, Ferns, and 
Grasses were the features of this group. The second prize was awarded to 
Mr. John Mathieson, gardener to J. L. Henderson, Esq., West Bank, 
Partick ; this group was composed of Palms, Vallotas, Nerines, afew Orchids, 
and a well-bloomed Ixora, a want of finish spoiling what was otherwise a 
fine group. Third prize was awa-fled to Mr. A. Millar, gardener to Mr. Ward, 
Ballreston, tho plants in this collection being too large for the size ot 
the tabl<*. These tables were a valuable contribution and an important 
feature of the Show. - 
In the class for four stove and greenhouse plants, Mr. Hogg, gardener, 
Aitkenhead, showed splendid specimens of Statice profusa, 3 feet in 
diameter, densely bloomed ; a good Erica Irbyana, Phoanocoma prolifera 
Barnesi, well grown ; and Anthurium Andreanum. Mr. Hogg was also first 
for exotic Ferns ; Gleichenias Mendeli, dichotoma, and Speluncse being 
very large and fresh, and a splendid plant of Microlepia hirta enstata was 
also notable. The same exhibitor had the only three Orchids in the Rxhibi- 
