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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ August 8, 1889. 
a suitable entrance erected in the centre, but not projecting so far as 
the ends. 
Stove and Greenhouse Plants. —These were never better, or shown in 
larger numbers. In the open class for twelve specimens, six foliage and 
six flowering, Mr. J. Cypher, Cheltenham, staged in his well-known 
style, and was accorded the post of honour. His most striking plants 
were Croton Victoria, C. Sunset, Kentia Fosteriana, Cycas circinalis, 
Latania borbonica, Ixora Williamsi, Ixora Eegina, Erica Iveryana (very 
good, profusely flowered), Erica obbata purpurea, and Bougainvillea 
glabra. Mr. W. Finch, gardener to J. Marriott, Esq., Princess Koad, 
Coventry, second ; and Mr. C. Roberts, gardener to A. Nickolson, Esq., 
Leek, Staffordshire, third. In the corresponding class for six plants 
Mr. Cromwell, gardener to T. S. Timmis, Esq., Cleverley, Allerton, was 
well first with clean, healthy plants. Mr. A. R. Cox, gardener to W. H. 
Watts, Esq., Elm Hall,Wavertree, followed, and Mr. J. Jellico, gardener to 
F. H. Gossage, Esq., Camp Hill, Wootton, secured the remaining award. 
For four stove and greenhouse flowering plants, Mr. A. R. Cox, who was 
placed third, was afterwards given the first position, and his opponents 
disqualified through staging all stove plants. For one stove plant in 
ifloom Mr. P. Barber, gardener to A. Barnsley, Esq., St. Michaels, was 
first with a large well-flowered specimen of Oncidium flexuosum, Mr. 
Cromwell second with Ixora Pilgrimi, and Mr. Cox third with Ixora 
coccinea. For one greenhouse plant Mr. Finch, gardener to J. Marriott, 
Esq., Princes Road, Coventry, was first with Erica impressa, neat 
and well flowered. Mr. Cox followed with Phoenocoma prolifera, 
a, very healthy young specimen. Mr. J. Wilson, gardener to O. H. 
Williams, Esq., Aigburth, secured the remaining award with a large 
Kalosanthus. 
Fine-foliaged Plants. —These were equal in numbers and quality to 
what have been staged in previous years; in fact, on the whole the 
plants were fresher and the Crotons more highly coloured. For six 
plants Mr. J. Jellico was accorded the post of honour, followed by Mr. 
B. Cromwell, who was a very good second. For four plants, Mr. Thos. 
Healy, gardener to Col. T. Wilson, Hillside House, Mossley Hill, secured 
the first; Mr. A. R. Cox was a close second, and Mr. T. Foster, gardener 
to J. Brancker, Esq., third. 
Palms and Cycads. —At the present Exhibition these were all that 
could be desired in quality, but the numbers did not exceed what have 
been staged on past occasions. Mr. C. Roberts for three plants took the 
lead with Kentia Fosteriana, Encephalartos villosus, and Latania bor¬ 
bonica ; Mr. A. Cox second, and Mr. J. Jellico third. For one plant 
Mr. C. Roberts took the lead, followed by Mr. Thos. Healy and Mr. J. 
Jellico. 
Ferns were staged in excellent condition, both exotic and hardy. 
The plants staged by Mr. Cromwell in the open class for eight exotics 
were specially worthy of note. The plants were large, clean, and in the 
best possible condition. The varieties were Da vail ia tenuifolia, D. 
fijiensis plumosa, Gleichenia Mendelli, Nephrolepis furcans, N. rupestris, 
Pteris scaberula. For four plants Mr. Cox took the lead with grand 
plants of Cyathea Smithi, Cibotium Schiedei, Microlepia hirta cristata, 
and Davallia polydactyla. Mr. G. Eaton, gardener to W. H. Shirley, 
Esq., second ; and Mr. Thos. Foster third. The last exhibitor took the 
lead for two Filmy Ferns, and staged capital examples. For one Tree 
Fern Mr. A. R. Cox was first. For one exotic Fern, Mr. Healy was 
successful. For six hardy Ferns Mr. P. Barber was successful, followed 
by Mr. J. Hurst, gardener to W. B. Bowering, Esq. Mr. Thos. Foster 
was first for four pairs of Lycopodiums. 
Ericas were not numerous, but with one or two exceptions those 
staged were healthy, not large, but well flowered. For three plants Mr. 
Cox was first, followed by Mr. J. Cypher. 
Tuberous Begonias were exceedingly good, the plants being prin¬ 
cipally new or moderately new varieties, with large flowers. The 
plants contributed by successful exhibitors were in most cases 3 feet or 
more through them. For six plants Mr. Cox was well ahead, followed 
by Mr. J. Hurst and Mr. T. Jones, gardener to W. C. Clark, Esq. For 
three plants the same exhibitor was again first, followed by Mr. T. 
Moorehouse, gardener to R. Brocklehurst, Esq., and Mr. J. Hurst. For 
•one plant Mr. Cox was again successful with a capital specimen. 
Coleuses and Cockscombs were good, and the prizes offered were 
well contested. For six plants of the former Mr. G. Eaton with well 
•developed plants of bright telling varieties. For six of the latter Mr. 
J. Stoney, gardener to Sir Thos. Earle, Bart., Allerton Towers, was 
successful. 
Caladiums could not have been exhibited in better condition, the 
plants standing up well without the slightest support. For six plants 
Mr. J. Warrington, gardener to T. Bright, Esq., took the lead. Mr. J. 
Hurst was successful for Petunias, which were also shown in capital 
condition. 
Fuchsias and Pelargoniums. —The former have never been shown in 
•the best possible condition, but this year the plants displayed a marked 
■improvement. For three plants Mr. Cox took the lead with large 
pyramidal plants, 6 or 7 feet high, and most profusely flowered. Mr. 
•Cromwell was successful with one plant. The Pelargoniums were 
numerous and formed a brilliant display, nearly every example being 
in good condition. For four singles Mr. T. Gowan was first. For one Mr. 
D. McKellar, gardener to A. J. Steel, Esq., Bank Hill Road, Aigburthj 
•took the lead. Mr. J. Gowan was again to the fore with four doubles' 
and Mr. J. Stoney for four Ivyleaf varieties, the plants being large and 
profusely flowered. 
Groups. —These have been steadily improving, and on the whole were 
(this year better than ever. In the open class no one competed against 
Messrs. R. P. Ker & Sons, Aigburth. They staged in their usual style 
an exceedingly effective group, and were deservedly given the first 
award. In the corresponding local class for a circular group for effect, 
space not to exceed 250 square feet, Mr. A. R. Cox was first with a 
light, tasteful arrangement; Mr. Jellico was a close second, followed by 
Mr. J. Jones with a heavier and too green an arrangement, Mr. T. 
Moorehouse being awarded an extra prize. 
Table plants were staged in the usual style, small, neat, and effective. 
Mr. C. Evans, gardener to W. Maxwell, Esq., Aigburth, was first, fol¬ 
lowed by Mr. J. Jellico and Mr. J. Lambert, gardener to Col. Wingfield, 
Onslow Hall, Shrewsbury. 
Cut Floioers. —Roses have been staged in larger numbers and of 
better quality, with the exception perhaps of those that took the lead in 
the class for forty-eight distinct single blooms ; but considering the 
weather for a few days previous to the Show, those staged were credit¬ 
able throughout. In the class for forty-eight Messrs. Alex. Dickson and 
Sons, Newtonards, were a long way ahead with magnificent blooms, 
Mrs. J. Laing being especially conspicuous. Messrs. J. Cocker & Sons 
were placed second, and Messrs. T. Smith & Sons, Stranraer, third. 
Four collections were staged. For eighteen Tea and Noisette varieties 
the same number were staged, and the second-named exhibitor gained 
the post of honour for a capital collection of fresh bright blooms. 
Mr. H. Merrywcather, Southwell, was second, and Messrs. A. Dickson 
and Sons third with large but loose blooms. For twenty-four Mr. 
T. Leadbetter, gardener to T. B. Hall, Esq., Larchwood, Rock Ferry, 
was first with capital blooms, slightly spotted by heavy rains. Mr. 
S. Budd, Bath, second. For twelve blooms Mr. T. B. Hall was again 
successful, followed by Mr. Bell, St. George’s Mount, and S. H. 
Stott, Esq., the last being a very weak stand. In the corresponding 
class for twelve, six dark and six light, of two varieties, Messrs. A. 
Dickson & Sons were first with Alfred Colomb and La France. Messrs. 
J. Smith & Sons second with Marshal P. Wilder and Merveille de Lyon. 
Third, Messrs. Cocker & Sons. For the best and most tastefully arranged 
box, not less than twelve varieties, box 4 feet long by 1J foot wide, four 
competitors staged, and Mr. T. B. Hall was first with the best flowers, 
showing both H.P.’s and Teas on a base of Adiantum cuneatum. Mr. 
J. Gee, Greenhill, Allerton, was second ; and Mr. J. Raffles Bully, 
Breck Hey, third. Stove and greenhouse cut flowers have been con¬ 
siderably better in the past. The stand of eighteen distinct kinds was 
poor, and needs no further comment. The first stand for twelve varie¬ 
ties was all that could be desired. Mr. J. Bounds, gardener to A. L. 
Jones, Esq., Oaklands, Aigburth, was deservedly successful ; Mr. J. 
Warrington and Mr. J. Hurst also showing well, and gained honours in 
the order named. 
Herbaceous cut flowers have been good in past years, but on the 
present occasion they were excellent. The competition was keen, every 
collection being of admirable quality. For a collection of twenty-four 
Mr. G. Eaton was first, Messrs. Dicksons (Limited), Chester, second, 
and Mr. J. Warrington third. For twelve Mr. J. Bounds was first. 
For two bouquets in the open class Mr. T. Jones, florist, Hardman 
Street, Liverpool, was the only exhibitor, and was placed first for two 
splendid examples. Those in the local class for one were very poor 
indeed. For eighteen Carnations Mr. R. Brownhill, Ravenswood, Rock 
Ferry, was well first. For twelve Dahlias Mr. G. Burden, gardener to 
G. Cockburn, Esq., Oxton, was first with capital blooms. 
Fruit. —The average quality of the past years was maintained, 
but there was a considerable falling off in numbers, especially in 
the Grape, Peach, and Nectarine classes. For the collection of 
twelve dishes, distinct, Mr. J. Edmunds, gardener to the Duke of 
St. Albans, Bestwood, was first, having splendid Madresfield Court 
and Muscat of Alexandria Grapes, the two bunches of the latter being 
considerably finer than any in the Exhibition. Other dishes were 
Best of All Melon, Brown Turkey Figs, Early Prolific Plums, Queen 
Pine, Elrnge Nectarine, and Grosse Mignonne Peaches. Mr. J. Good- 
acre, gardener to the Earl of Harrington, Elvaston Castle, Derby, 
was second, and Mr. Dawes, gardener to Hon. Mrs. Ingram, Leeds, 
third. For six dishes Mr. T. Elsworthy, gardener to A. R. Gladstone, 
Esq., Court Hey, Liverpool, was first, followed by Mr. J. Stoney. For 
four bunches of Grapes five collections were staged. Mr. G. Middleton, 
gardener to R. Pilkington, Esq., Rainford Hall, was first with large well 
coloured bunches of Madresfield Court, Black Hamburgh, Muscat 
Alexandria, and Buckland Sweetwater. Mr. J. Stevenson, gardener to 
Col. Pilkington, Prescot, was second, and Mr. T. Elsworthy third, both 
showing remarkab'y well. For two bunches of Black Hamburgh 
Grapes Mr. J. Stevenson was first with large bunches with large berries 
perfectly coloured. Mr. S. Burden, gardener to J. D. Tyson, Esq., 
second, and Mr. W. Oldham, gardener to J. Beecham, Esq., Huyton, 
third. Both the second and third were almost perfect examples. For 
two bunches Muscat of Alexandria Mr. J. Stoney was first with large 
bunches with good berries slightly spotted by syringing. Mr. J. 
Edmonds was second with good bunches rather short of colour, and 
Mr. Middleton third with fine bunches, which had been, from appear¬ 
ance, suddenly exposed to the light. For two bunches any other black 
Mr. Middleton was first with superb bunches of Madresfield Court, large 
bunches with good berries well coloured. For two bunches, any other 
white, Mr. J. Bennett, gardener to the Hon. C. II. Wynn, was first. 
For one di9h of Peaches Mr. W. H. Divers, Ketton Hall, was first with 
large highly coloured fruits of Royal George. Mr. Elsworthy was 
second with Bellegarde. For one dish of Nectarines the last exhibitor 
was first with Elruge. For one green-fleshed Melon Mr. J. Craven 
gardener to J. Grant Morris, Esq., Allerton Priory, was first with Her* 
