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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ August 15, 1889. 
Acalyphas, with a margin, of Clerodendron fragrans, Caladium argyrites, ] 
Adiantum cuneatum, and Panicum variegatum. Mrs. G-abriei, Norfolk 
House (gardener Mr. E. Cherry), was second, also with a good group, 
but the background was not quite satisfactory. Campanulas were freely 
employed with Francoas on a base of Adiantums, Grevilleas, Zinnias, 
and Hydrangeas. T. Gabriel, Esq., Elmstead (gardener, Mr. Guyatt), 
was third, his group containing well-grown plants, but the arrangement 
was a little heavy ; Vallotas and Primula obconica had a good effect. 
Miss Lambert, Oak Hill (gardener, Mr. Sadler), was fourth, the group 
being chiefly composed of Campanulas. In the other classes for plants 
Mr. Howe was followed by Messrs. Fullbrook, Cherry, and Guyatt. 
Miscellaneous non-competing groups were contributed by Mr. J. W. 
Silver, Norbury ; Messrs. J. Peed & Son, and Mr. Sadler. 
HURSTPIERPOINT. 
This Society held its third annual Exhibition in the Chinese Gardens 
■on Wednesday, the 8th inst. The exhibits, over 500 in all, were 
arranged in one large tent under the able superintendence of Messrs. 
Richardson and Bunny, and when completed certainly presented as 
bright and cheerful a picture as anyone would expect to see. The 
exhibits as a whole, were without a doubt as much in advance of that 
of last year as the present season has all along been over that of 1888. 
This improvement was very noticeable in the miscellaneous groups of 
plants, which is one of the leading features of this Show, not only in 
the arrangement, but the plants were better, a result that might be 
gratifying, and local gentlemen who are fond of having their homes 
furnished with well grown plants would do well to encourage exhibiting 
in this class. The premier award was worthily given to Mr. M. Bur- 
chell, gardener to S. Hannington, Esq., Strood ; Mr. A. Scutt, gardener 
to G. F. Jenkins, Esq.,!Burgess Hill, being a very fair second. In the class 
for six specimen plants, mostly foliage plants, Mr. A. Bish, gardener to 
Miss Fitzhugh, Street, was a good first. The same gentleman also had 
the best single specimen plant, a very fine Adiantum farleyense, and 
was first for Gloxinias with such plants as are rarely seen at a local 
•show. The Begonias were fine and bright, those shown by Mr. G. F. 
Wickham, gardener to J. Humphrey, Esq., Iveymer, being placed first ; 
and Mr. Burchell’s Coleuses were a remarkable fine colour, and good 
plants. Amongst cut flowers hardy herbaceous flowers were well repre¬ 
sented. In two classes fourteen stands of twelve were staged, and 
W. Manton, gardener to Mrs. Clifford Borrer, Bolney, was the fortunate 
winner in both classes. The ladies’ baskets of flowers were as attractive 
as they were last year, two of which were entered. Miss Bird was 
placed first with one of light graceful arrangement, in which Sweet 
Sultans and Maidenhair Fern were the chief features. Mrs. Sharwood 
was second, and Mrs. Ball third. There was also a good show of hand 
bouquets. 
In fruit, Grapes were well represented by neat if not very large 
bunches. Mr. F. Godby, gardener to Dr. Wither Moore, Burgess Hill, 
was first in his usual good style, closely followed by Mr. J. Holman, 
gardener to A. H. Good, Esq., Burgess Hill. Mr. J. White, gardener 
to Mrs. Bacon, Iveymer, showed some fine Peaches in the class for a dish 
of six, and also in the class for the dishes of fruit, and was first in each 
■case. They were named Noblesse, but colour was so good as to make 
many who saw them doubt its identity. The same exhibitor was also 
•first in both classes of Apples against numerous entries. Mr. W. Chandler, 
gardener to Rev. R. Holme, St. George’s, was first for twelve Tomatoes, 
with splendid fruits of Sutton’s Perfection. The competition in the 
•vegetable classes was very close indeed. The trays were numerous and 
good. For the Society’s prize, eight dishes, Mr. F. Godby was the 
winner. Mr. G. F. Wickham won Mrs. Mud’s prize, and Mr. W. Manton 
was awarded Messrs. Sutton’s prize. Over a hundred dishes of Potatoes 
were staged in the various classes, and were of high quality. Some of the 
■sorts that came most to the front were Snowdrop, Schoolmaster, Vicar 
of Laleham, and Beauty of Hebron. 
For the special prize list the local, tradesmen came out in their usual 
liberal style, with shoulders and legs of mutton, gar len tools, &c., for 
•cottagers, not the least appropriate of which, perhaps, was “ ducks for 
Green Peas.” Messrs. Balchin & Son, of Hassocks and Brighton, made 
the only trade exhibit —a collection of well-grown decorative plants, 
&c., and G. B. Woodroof, Esq., Oaklands Park, had a large group of 
plants, not for competition, at the far end of the tent. The weather 
was all that could be desired, and a most enjoyable day was spent. 
Perhaps the hardest work fell on the shoulders of their worthy 
'Secretary, Mr. T. G. Neil. 
LEICESTER. 
A correspondent sends us a long newspaper cutting of this Show, 
from which we take the following extract :— 
The exhibits were staged in five spacious marquees, the first being 
•devoted to groups and stove and greenhouse plants, &c. There were 
only two groups entered for competition, and the Judges had no hesita¬ 
tion in awarding the first prize to Mr. S. A. Murray, gardener to Mr. S. 
Bennett of Knighton. The beauty of his collection was greatly 
■enhanced by the facility and taste displayed in the arrangement, the 
colours being charmingly distributed, and there being a general air of 
lightness in the arrangement which had a really beautiful effect. From 
a base of greenery the flowers sprang up in the most natural way, and 
four large and handsome Palms towered over them in the centre, which 
■gave a capital finish to the group, which comprised a number of rare 
tropical and greenhouse plants. Of the other group less can be said, 
the Judge’s decision being generally endorsed. The individual speci¬ 
men plants in this tent were not particularly striking, but the exotic 
Ferns were a splendid collection, and there was also an admirable display 
of Fuchsias. In the marquee devoted to cut flowers the Roses and 
bouquets were prominent features amid collections which were through¬ 
out excellent. The principal exhibitors here were Messrs. Perkins 
(Coventry), Burch (Peterborough), Mack & Son (Catterick), Merry- 
weather (Southwell), Harkness & Son (Bedale, Yorks), and Pemberton 
(Havering). Considering the lateness of the season the show of Roses 
was truly magnificent, and in several of the classes competition was 
exceedingly close. The Tea Roses, and the new Sir Rowland Hill par¬ 
ticularly, pleased the connoisseurs, both for cleanness of growth and 
delicacy of colour. Messrs. Harkness & Son, Merry weather, and Mack 
and Son carried all before them in this department, while Messrs. 
Perkins’ bouquets and wreaths, Mr. Taylor’s table decorations, and 
Mr. J. Smith’s sprays were triumphs of skilful arrangement. The 
herbaceous plants exhibited in this tent were also wonderfully good, the 
Zonal Pelargoniums attracting perhaps most attention. The Picotees 
and Carnations were also an admirable feature. In class 20, for twelve 
bunches, one competitor was disqualified, owing to sending too many 
varieties. Mr. Blair, gardener to the Duke of Sutherland, came first in 
this class, and Mr. Hickling of Loughborough was awarded second,_ but 
there was no doubt as to the relative merits of the different collections. 
Messrs. Thomson & Co., and Mr. Brown of Birmingham, were also very 
successful exhibitors of Picotees, which seemed to have been brought to 
the height of perfection. Considering that the season for Asters is yet 
early, the show of this bloom was also very commendable, and the cut 
flowers throughout were excellent. Mr. B. S. Williams of Holloway, 
London, sent a choice collection of plants, not for competition, and 
noticeable in the same marquee was a splendid display of valuable ware, 
comprising handsome designs in stands for table decoration, by Mr. J. 
Staynes of the Market Place and Gallowtree Gate. 
The show of fruit was declared to be better than at any previous 
Show. As in other open departments the entries in some classes were 
not numerous, ibut any lack of quantity was amply made up by the 
extraordinary good quality. The gardeners to the Duke of Sutherland 
and the Duke of St. Albans were most successful in the open classes. 
The first prize for six distinct dishes was awarded to Mr. Edmonds, 
gardener to the Duke of St. Albans. His collection included some 
magnificent Black Madresfield Court Grapes, an English-raised fruit 
particularly well grown, which with White Muscats, Peaches, &c., were 
deservedly placed first. The Duke of Sutherland’s gardener (Mr. Blair) 
came second. His collection included some very fine Hamburgh Grapes 
and White Muscats, and the Nectarines here were also very noticeable. 
Of the other Grapes shown the best came from the same vineries, and 
were remarkable for their colour. English fruit was well represented 
by Gooseberries and Currants, the season having been favourable for 
ripening, as evidenced by the deep colour of most of the specimens. 
The Melons were also much admired, particularly those shown by 
Mr. Blair, for which first prize was awarded, and in this tent the 
splendid show of Tomatoes was favourably commented on. The plants 
shown by amateurs not employing a regular gardener also deserved a 
word of recognition, many of them being admirably grown. 
In the next tent Dahlias, exhibited by Mr. Wright of Leicester, and 
Mr. Hickling of Loughborough, and a remarkably fine show of Begonias 
by Mr. B. R. Davis of Yeovil, immediately attracted attention ; and the. 
show of cut flowers in this department was throughout very creditable. 
In division F, open to amateurs, the Roses, though comparatively few 
in number, were of excellent quality, considering the somewhat 
advanced season. Picotees and hardy herbaceous plants were well 
represented. Four splendid baskets of cut flowers and six hand 
bouquets were exhibited, of the latter bridal bouquets being greatly 
admired. In division D, open to cottagers, window plants were hardly 
so well represented as might have been expected, but the specimens on 
view were certainly the best of their kind. Collections of flowers, 
vegetables, and fruits, not for competition, were contributed by Messrs. 
Hickling, Loughborough ; H. Vann, Wigston; Mawbey, Humberstone 
(who were awarded an extra prize) ; J. Wright, Leicester ; Pearson and 
Son, Nottingham ; B. R. Davis, Yeovil; C. F. Clarke, Narborough ; and 
Smout of Hastings, the latter of whom had on view a magnificent col¬ 
lection of seaweed and ocean flowers, arranged for the purpose of table 
decoration. In division H, for fruits, the eight classes—Strawberries, 
Raspberries, Currants, and Gooseberries—were well contested, and the 
quality of the produce was of uniform excellence, but not worthy of 
special note. 
There was an admirable display of vegetables. In the open classes 
the collections were excellent, notably the one from Shropshire (Mr. J. 
Lambert’s), which took the first prize, every specimen in this collection 
being in the “ pink of condition.” The Potatoes, Peas, Onions, and 
Cucumbers were likewise large in size and of excellent quality, so much 
so that in many instances the Judges experienced considerable difficulty 
in awarding the prizes. There was also a strong competition for the 
special prizes offered for vegetables by various local nurserymen and 
seed merchants. 
TRADE CATALOGUES RECEIYED. 
James Yeitch & Sons, Royal Exotic Nursery, King’s Road, Chelsea.— 
Illustrated Catalogue of Hyacinths and other Bulbous Roots. 
Messrs. Armitage Bros., High Street, Nottingham .—Catalogue of 
Bulbs , Roots, and Plants. 
Messrs. Dicksons & Co., 1, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh.— Catalogue 
of Flower Roots. 
Harrison & Sons, Market Place, Leicester .—Catalogue of Flowering 
Bulbs. 
