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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ August £2, 1889. 
Elruge Nectarines, and Peach. Grosse Mignonne. Mr. \V. Strugnell, 
gardener to A. It. Baity, Esq., Frome, was a very creditable second, his 
Muscat of Alexandria being very good. There were eleven entries in 
the class for Black Hamburgh. Mr. Iggulden was well first for good 
sized bunches perfectly finished, Mr. Crocker, gardener to Mr. W. H. 
Miles, being second with very fine bunches and berries only slightly 
inferior as regards colour. In the any other black class Mr. W. Daffurn 
was first and Mr. J. Lloyd second, both having very creditable Madres- 
field Court. The first prize for Muscat of Alexandria was awarded to 
Mr. Lloyd, who had good well coloured bunches, the second prize going 
to Mr. Strugnell for larger but scarcely so well finished examples. 
In the any other white class the first prize was awarded to Mr. Jones 
for small but perfectly ripened bunches of Buckland Sweetwater, the 
second prize going to Mr. Crocker for much larger well coloured ex¬ 
amples of the same variety. The first prize for a Melon went to Mr. 
Lloyd for a fine fruit of a seedling obtained by crossing Hero of 
Lockinge with Longleat Perfection, and which proved of very superior 
quality. Messrs. Iggulden, Daffurn, Lloyd, Gullick, and James were 
the principal prizewinners in various other classes for fruit. 
Vegetables as usual were extensively shown, notably in the classes 
for which the prizes were provided by Messrs. Sutton & Son and Messrs. 
Webb & Sons. The most prominent prizewinners were Messrs. Garra- 
way, Evry, Tilley, G. Lock, Perryman, J. Reid, and J. Hall. 
EXE TER. —August 14th. 
Want of suitable space precludes the bringing together of a very 
extensive display of plants at this annual meeting, but there is no lack 
of all other exhibits, and nothing but bad weather marred the success of 
the Exhibition. Mr. G. D. Cann is the Honorary Secretary, and no one 
can possibly complain of the way in which this gentleman endeavours 
to meet the wishes of both the exhibitors and visitors to the Show. 
In the plant classes Mr. W. Rowland, gardener to W. Brock, Esq., 
had matters very much his own way, his old and most formidable rival, 
Mr. G. Lock, being absent. To Mr. Rowland was awarded the silver 
cup for nine stove and greenhouse plants in flower, among these being 
'large well-flowered specimens of Ixora Williamsi, Anthurium Andre- 
anum, Allamanda Hendersoni, Ixora princeps, Bougainvillea glabra, 
Stephanotis floribunda, Lapageria rosea, and a Eucharis amazonica with 
forty spikes. Mr. Rowland also had a first prize for nine fine-foliaged 
plants, these including a fine Areca rubra, and good specimens of Crotons 
Johannis, Disraeli, and Andreanum. The best Ferns were staged by Mr. 
Rowland, and he was likewise easily first for a circular group of 
miscellaneous plants 12 feet in diameter. The latter was a very charm¬ 
ing arrangement, the groundwork being composed of Adiantum eune- 
atum, out of which sprung numerous elegant Palms, Crotons, Grasses, 
and flowering plants, a ring of Gloxinias being especially noteworthy. 
Mr. A. Williams was second in this class, his group comprising nume¬ 
rous richly coloured and well-flowered plants. The first prize for a 
group 8 feet in diameter was awarded to Mr. W. Snell, gardener to 
Colonel Garratt, who had a fresh and bright arrangement, while Mr. T. 
Prothero, gardener to T. Knapson, Esq., also exhibited creditably, and 
secured the second prize. The most successful competitors in the fairly 
well-filled classes for Zonal Pe’argoniums, Begonias, Fuchsias, and other 
flowering plants were Messrs. Prothero, T. Knapson, A. Williams 
(gardener to W. C. Sim, Esq.), W. Rowland, and R. Staddon (gardener 
to Colonel Courtney), all exhibiting creditably. 
There were thirteen classes provided for cut flowers, and in most of 
them the competition was very keen. Especially fine were the Dahlias 
exhibited by Mr. J. Nation ; Messrs, S. Crump and A. Williams also 
competing successfully with these. Mr. R. H. Poynter was well first for 
twelve Gladioli, and Mr. Rowland was first for a collection of choice cut 
flowers, and Mr. J. Ebbutt a good second. 
The greatest interest, however, was centred in the fruit and vege¬ 
table classes, in all of which the competition was remarkably good. The 
best collection of ten dishes of the former was staged by Mr. W. 
Iggulden, gardener to the Earl of Cork, Frome, who had good Black 
Hamburgh and Muscat of Alexandria Grapes, highly coloured Belle- 
garde Peaches, Hero of Lockinge Melon, and other good dishes. The 
second prize was awarded to Mr. J. T. Ebbutt, gardener to Rev. F. A. W. 
Hamilton Gell, the Queen Pine Apple in this collection being exception¬ 
ally fine. It weighed not less than 6 lbs., and was cut from a plant 
scarcely twelve months old. In the class for six varieties of fruit, two 
exhibitors unfortunately included too many fruit in their dishes, and 
had to be disqualified accordingly. Mr. A. E. Crossman, gardener to J. 
Brutton, Esq., was fortunate in winning the first prize ; Mr. R. Mairs, 
gardener to Sir J. Shelley, Bart., being a close second; and Mr. J. 
Sparkes, gardener to H. S. Manley, Esq., was highly commended. 
Twelve competed in the class for Black Hamburgh Grapes, but Mr. 
Iggulden was well first, the second prize going to Mr. R. Pike, gardener 
to the Rev. Pike, who also had good-sized well-finished examples. The 
best Muscat of Alexandria were staged by Mr. G. J. Barnes, gardener to 
T. C. Daniel, Esq. ; Mr. R. McMillan, gardener to Sir G. S. Stuckey, 
being second. Mr. J. Langworthy, gardener to G. Benmore, Esq., was 
first and Mr. G. J. Barnes second for Madresfield Court. Mr. R. Pike 
first and Mr. J. Langworthy second for Buckland Sweetwater. Mr. 
Iggulden first and Mr. J. Mayne, gardener to E. Allen, Esq., second for 
Foster’s Seedling, the exhibits being creditable, and the competition 
good in each instance. Mr. G. J. Barnes staged a good fruit of Stod- 
leigh Court Seedling in the class for a green flesh Melon ; Mr. Crossman 
being second with a seedling of his own raising. In the class for a scarlet 
flesh variety, Mr. Iggulden was first with a good fruit of Blenheim 
Orange, the second prize going to Mr. W. R. Baker, gardener to the Rev. 
L. D. Acland. Mr. Iggulden was the most successful in the various 
classes for Peaches, Nectarines, and hardy fruits, taking eight first prizes 
in all ; and other prizewinners were Messrs. \V, Martin, gardener to 
Lord Poltimore; R. Mairs, W. Snell, J. Moggridge (gardener to J. 
Langworthy, Esq.), Yeo, and W. R. Baker, J. 'll. Copp (gardener to 
W. E. S. Erle-Drax, Esq.). Mr. C. Bull, gardener to General Sir Redvers 
Buller received a first prize for a fine fruit of Smooth Cayenne Pine 
Apple, Mr. VV. Snell being second. 
Vegetables were largely shown, not only in the classes for collec¬ 
tions, but also as single dishes, and throughout the quality was good. 
The best collection of twelve varieties was set up by Mr. G. H. Copp, 
who had very fine Wright’s Giant White Celery, Autumn Giant 
Cauliflower, Veitch’s Main Crop Onion, Snowball Turnips, Pragnell’s 
Exhibition Beet, Duke of Albany Pea, Ne Plus Ultra Runner Bean, 
Lyon Leek, Sutton’s Seedling Potato, Ellacombe’s Parsnip, New Inter¬ 
mediate Carrot, and Perfection Tomato. Mr. R. Mairs was a good 
second, his best dishes being Perfection Tomato and White Gem Celery ; 
the third prize going to Mr. W. R. Baker, who also had capital 
vegetables. 
There were several non-competitive exhibits, which added greatly 
to the general effect. The most noteworthy among these was a long 
bank of Palms, Japanese Maples, Ferns, Liliums, Orchids, Begonias, 
and other choice flowering and fine-foliaged plants, with which were 
associated large quantities of cut Gladioli, Roses, and herbaceous plants, 
all artistically grouped, and which were contributed by Messrs. R. Veitch 
and Sons, Exeter. Mr. S. Randall, Exeter, and Mr. W. B. Small, Tor¬ 
quay, also arranged effective groups of plants and cut flowers, and 
Mr. B. R. Davis had a very attractive exhibition of cut blooms of 
Tuberous Begonias, a class of plants which he has long made a 
speciality with the best of results. The doubles were especially good, 
notably Mauvette, Conical, Althasflora, Miss Hayward, Lorna Doone, 
Dandy, Ivel, Mistress French, Gardenia:flora, Robin Adair, Picotee, and 
Octavia. 
SUTTON AND CHEAM.— August 14th. 
The above Society appears to be increasing in popularity each year, 
the Show on Wednesday last being pronounced by the Judges to be the 
best that has been held in the district. Unfortunately the afternoon 
was wet, and consequently many people were prevented from visiting 
the Exhibition, and also the pretty grounds in which it was held, 
belonging to H. L. Antrobus, Esq., Cheam House. The Society has for 
several years been favoured with fine weather, and the Committee has 
wisely placed a surplus with their Treasurer in case of a rainy day. 
The specimen plants were exceptionally fine. Mr. W. King, gardener 
to Philip Crowley, Esq., Waddon House, Croydon, was again successful 
in gaining the premier award for twelve stove and greenhouse plants, 
which were large, clean, and very fresh. Among the foliage plants a 
fine specimen of Dracaena Lindeni and a richly coloured Croton Queen 
Victoria were conspicuous ; large plants of Bougainvillea glabra, Alla¬ 
manda grandiflora, and Dipladenia amabilis were well flowered. For 
his eight foliage plants he received a similar award for remarkably well 
grown plants. Mr. T. N. Penfold, gardener to the Rev. Canon Bridges, 
Beddington House, was a good second in both classes. He had also the 
best half dozen exotic Ferns, showing Microlepia hirta cristata, Asple- 
nium nidus avis, and others in capital form. Mr. J. Cook, gardener to 
S. Ezekiel, Esq., Sutton, was second with smaller but healthy plants. 
For a single specimen plant in bloom Mr. King and Mr. Penfold 
were placed equal second, the former having a large Pancratium, 
and the latter an equally well-bloomed Bougainvillea. The six 
Selaginellas from Mr. J. Cook and Mr. W. King were good specimens 
of even size. 
The groups arranged for effect were a great feature, and in the open 
classes Mr. May, gardener to F. C. Jacomb, Esq., Cheam Park, a well- 
known orchidist, was awarded the chief honour with a meritorious group 
in which Liliums, Begonias, Cattleyas, Phalmnopsis, Odontoglossum 
Alexandra, the bright Epidendrum vitellinum, and Oacidium Krameri 
were arranged with Ferns and foliage plants. Mr. King was a close 
second with a very light and tasteful arrangement. In the correspond¬ 
ing class for local gardeners, Mr. W. Rogers, gardener to J. Flemwell, 
Esq., Sutton, had the best, which contained plants of Hydrangea pani- 
culata grandiflora. with large showy heads of bloom, Liliums, small and 
well-coloured Crotons, the whole finished with Maidenhair Ferns and 
Panicum ; Mr. J. Cook following with a pretty group, his most telling 
plants being a weU-flowered Vanda tricolor, Cypripediums, Oncidium 
Lanceanum and 0. flexuosum, with light Aralias, Cocos, &c. 
Two good banks of Tuberous Begonias were set up by Mr. W. Rogers 
and Mr. C. Keel, gardener to W. Petley, Esq., Worcester Lodge, and the 
prizes were awarded in the order named. 
Large and grandly flowered Fuchsias were shown, the half dozen 
from Mr. S. Broughton gained him an easy first prize. Mr. J. Slater, 
gardener to Mrs. Hulse, Carshalton, was second with smaller but well 
bloomed specimens. Mr. Broughton was also the most successful for 
six Balsams. For a similar number of double Ivy-leaved Pelargoniums 
Mr. W. Rogers secured first honours with well-grown plants. Mr. G. 
Smith, gardener to G. Orme, Esq., had the best four double Zonals and 
also the best six singles, all of which reflected great credit on the grower. 
Gloxinias and Begonias were well represented. 
The competition for Mr. E. Morse’s prizes for twelve bunches of 
hardy herbaceous flowers was good, Mr. W. Slade, gardener to G. Foster, 
