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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
August 9,1894. 
Blackheath, London ; second, Mr. C, F. Thurstans ; third, Mr. George 
’Chaundy; fourth, Mr. Hy. Lovatt, Wolverhampton ; fifth. The Rev. 
C. P. Brickwell; sixth, Mr. Jester, West Bromwich. 
In the single bloom classes which were well filled and some good 
Blooms staged, the prizes were awarded as follows :— 
Carnations. —Scarlet bizarre : First, Mr. C. Turner with Dr. Hogg ; 
second, Mr. Thurstans with Robert Houlgrave; third, Mr. B. Simonite 
with Robert Lord, Crimson bizarre : First, Messrs. Thomson with Lord 
Salisbury; second, Mr. R. Sydenham with Master Fred. Pink and 
purple bizarre: First, Mr. C. Turner with Ellis Crossley; second, 
Mr. R. Sydenham with Sarah Payne. Scarlet flaked : First, Mr. J. W. 
Bentley with Flamingo ; second, Mr. B. Sydenham with sport from 
Ri Lord. Rose flake: First, Mr. C. Turner with Lady Mary Currie; 
second, Mr. Hy. Geggie with same variety. Purple flake : First and 
second, Mr. Sydenham with Mrs. Douglas, Gordon Lewis, 
Picotees .—Single blooms.—Heavy red edge : First, Mr. A. W. Jones 
with Brunette ; second, Mr. Sydenham with Brunette. Light red edge : 
First, Mr. A. W. Jones with Mrs. Gorton ; second, Mr. R. Sydenham 
with Thos. William. Heavy purple edge: First, Mr. Sydenham with 
Amy Robsart; second, Mr. W. Kenyon with Zerlina, Light purple 
edge : First, Mr. C. Turner with Mary; second, Mr. A. W. Jones with 
Mary. Heavy rose edge : First, Mr. A. W. Jones with Mrs. Burnett; 
second, Mr. C. Turner with Fanny Helen. Heavy scarlet edge : First, 
Mr. Sydenham with Scarlet Queen; second, Mr. A. W. Jones with 
Mrs. Sharpe. Light rose or scarlet edge : First, Mr. A. W. Jones with 
Favourite; second, Mr. W. Kenyon with Nellie. 
One striking feature of the exhibition was the superb display of 
blooms of border varieties staged. A large number were shown, and in the 
class for twelve varieties of Carnations and Picotees, five stems of each, 
Messrs. Thomson & Co,, Birmingham, were first ; second, Messrs. A. 
Hewitt & Co., Birmingham ; third, Mr. W. H. Weguelin, Weymouth, 
and this stand contained Elsie, a handsome novel light flower ; fourth, 
Mr. S. Rogers, Whittlesea ; fifth, Mr. W. Barsby, Leicester. There 
w’ere other classes for six bunches of not less than twelve or more 
than twenty stems ; also for six bunches, three stems of each, and 
there was a fine display of these. Some beautiful shower bouquets of 
Carnations and Picotees were staged, as also of Sweet Peas, and pretty 
sprays of both. 
The honorary exhibits were very numerous and so good. Messrs. 
Pearson & Sons, Chilwell, Nottingham, staged a number of new Zonal 
Pelargoniums, including Enid, a bright rose tinted scarlet, grand truss 
and pip ; M. Calost, a crimson tinted scarlet with large white eye, extra 
fine; Olivia, bright cerise, immense size of pip, and very fine ; and 
Donald Beaton, named in his memory on account of the strong orange 
yellow tint of colour, reminding one of his old Indian Yellow. Mr. B. R. 
Davis, Yeovil, was awarded a bronze medal for double and single Begonia 
blooms. Mr. Hy. Eckford, Wem, won a bronze medal for Sweet Peas, 
Mauve Beauty Stock, and new culinary Peas. Mr. Robert Sydenham 
had a bronze medal for a collection of Gladioli spikes. Mr. James 
Forbes, florist, Hawick, bad a collection of Viola blooms and Pansies. 
Mr. J. H. White, nurserymen, Worcester, had an excellent display of 
fine Gladioli, Gaillardias, border Carnations, and hardy flowers. Messrs. 
Hewitt & Co., Solihull Nurseries, had a fine display of cut flowers. 
Mr. Thos. S. Ware, Tottenham, won a silver-gilt medal for an extensive 
display of Hollyhocks, Liliums, Dahlias, and hardy border Carnations. 
Mr. John Walker, Thame, staged a stand of Dahlias, and the veteran 
Mr. Anstiss of Brill also sent twenty-four good blooms, Mr. G. May, 
Upper Teddington, had a group of Uriah Pike Carnations. Messrs. 
Dobbie & Co., Rothesay, staged a fine collection of Sweet Peas, also some 
fine striped French Marigolds and Viola sprays, Mr. C. Leeson, 
Wrawby, Brigg, brought some excellent seedling Begonias, as also did 
Mr. W, Astell, an amateur in Leamington. Mr. Wm. Sydenham, Tam- 
worth, staged two handsome table designs of Pansies, Violas, and Grasses, 
to show their use for such purposes. 
Certificates were granted to Carnation Flamingo, S.F., exhibited by 
Mr. W. Bentley, a bright flower of fine quality ; Carnation Radiant, C.B., 
by Mr. J. Douglas ; Carnation Paradox, scarlet self, by Mr. A. Spurling; 
Picotee yellow ground Fancy John Walker, by Mr. J. Walker, very 
rich in the gold ground colour with bright rosy scarlet markings ; Sweet 
Pea Blanche Burpee, white, to Mr. Hy. Eckford ; Sweet Pea Britannia, 
maroon and blue, to Messrs. Dobbie & Co. ; and new Liliums shown 
by Mr. Thos, S, Ware. 
HORTICULTURAL SHOWS. 
BLANKNEY.— August 1st, 
The sixth annual exhibition of the Blankney Horticultural Society 
was held by the kind permission of the Right Hon. H. Chaplin, M.P., 
in the beautiful grounds of Blankney Hall on the above date. The 
weather during the morning was somewhat showery, but during the 
afternoon it gave indications of clearing, and thousands of people made 
their way to the fSte. Special trains were run from the towns for 
many miles round, and were splendidly patronised. Subjoined is given 
a brief report of the show, which was a highly creditable one ; but as 
the gardeners’ names were not placed on the cards, nor the addresses of 
the exhibitors, these cannot be given. Perhaps the Committee will see 
its way to providing these at future shows, as they are essential to make 
the report in any way complete. The Secretary, Mr. J. Hawley, and 
the other ofllcials were most courteous and obliging, but the same cannot 
be said of the police, who appeared to be doing their best to annoy the 
reporters, and they should receive instructions to at any rate give 
civility, which costs nothing. 
The class for a group of plants arranged in a circular space with a 
diameter of 12 feet brought three exhibitors, each showing admirably 
and with much taste. R. Dawber. Esq., was first with an exhibit in 
which Liliums, Crotons, Palms, Ferns, and Orchids were noticeable. 
The plants were admirably grown, clean, and well flowered,and arranged 
in a very tasteful manner. Mrs. Peake was a very good second indeed 
with a group composed of Coleuses, Campanula pyramidalis, Bougain¬ 
villea glabra. Crotons, and Ferns, all in excellent condition. The Right 
Hon. H. Chaplin, M.P., was third with a fair arrangement of well grown 
plants. 
R. Dawber, Esq., was also first for six exotic Ferns, distinct, with 
grand examples, the Right Hon. H. Chaplin being second. Mrs. Peake 
was the only exhibitor of six distinct Fuchsias, and was deservedly 
accorded the premier prize for well grown plants. The Right Hon. H. 
Chaplin and Captain Reeve showed six Coleuses, and gained the first 
and second prizes in the order of their names. Tuberous-rooted Begonias 
were very finely staged, the first prize going to C. E. Marfleet, Esq., the 
second to the Rev. F. A. Leslie Melville, and the third to the Earl of 
Winchelsea. For four Caladiums, the Right Hon. H. Chaplin was first 
with superb plants, and R. Dawber, Esq, was second; no third prize 
being offered. C. E. Marfleet, Esq., was first in the class for Gloxinias, 
and the Right Hon. H. Chaplin was second. Single specimen foliage 
plants were well shown by the Right Hon. H. Chaplin and R. Dawber, 
Esq., who were accorded the prizes in the order of their names. 
The classes for cut flowers were not very well filled, neither was the 
quality so good as might have been expected at such an extensive 
exhibition. Two collections of wild flowers were staged, neither being 
of much merit. Mr. G. M. Rawson was first, and Mr. C. Fresbey second. 
Messrs. Pennell & Sons, Lincoln, staged the best bouquet, a charming 
combination ; Mr. J. Illman, Lincoln, being second, and R. Dawber, Esq., 
third. For twenty-four Roses, distinct, single trusses, Messrs. Norton 
and Co. were first with a fair stand in which Marie Baumann, Catherine 
Mermet, Gustave Piganeau, and Madame Victor Verdier were the best. 
Messrs. Pennell & Sons were second, and the Right Hon. H. Chaplin 
third. In the class for twelve bunches of stove or greenhouse flowers, 
N. C. Cockburn, Esq., was first with Allamandas, Stephanotis floribunda, 
and Cattleyas amongst others. Messrs. Pennell & Sons were second, 
their best blooms being Pancratium fragrans and Francoa ramosa, the 
third prize going to Mrs, Peake. 
Fruit was splendidly shown and in fairly large numbers. Grapes and 
Peaches being especially good. In the class for a collection of eight 
kinds, exclusive of Pines, N. C. Cockburn, Esq., was first. Peaches, Figs, 
and Grapes being particularly good; Mrs. Peake was second, the best 
being Peaches and black Grapes; the Earl of Winchelsea was a fair 
third. C, E. Matfleet, Esq., was first in the class for two bunches of 
black Grapes with fine berries well coloured, N. C. Cockburn, Esq., being 
a good second, both staging Hamburghs. The last named exhibitor was 
first for two bunches of Muscat of Alexandria, Mrs. Peake being sucond, 
each with good fruit. For six Peaches Mrs. Peake was first with an 
admirable exhibit, N, C. Cockburn, Esq., being second. Mrs. Peake was 
also first in the class for six Nectarines, and the Right Hon. H. Chaplin 
was a good second. For a dish of Cherries N. C. Cockburn, Esq., was 
first, and Captain Reeve second. The Earl of Winchelsea was first for 
eight baking Apples with good fruits, and Captain Reeve was second. 
The vegetable classes were well filled, and some splendid produce 
was staged by the various exhibitors. The chief class was for a 
collection of ten distinct kinds, R. Dawber, Esq., taking the premier 
award. The stand was composed of Celery, Carrots, Vegetable Marrows, 
Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Cauliflowers, Onions, Potatoes, Peas, and Kidney 
Beans, the Right Hon, H. Chaplin being second. The best examples 
in this stand were Onions, Cauliflowers, and Celery. The latter 
exhibitor was first in the class for a collection of Potatoes in ten 
distinct sorts, Mr. H. Craven being a good second. For a brace of 
Cucumbers Mr. D. Beasley was first, and the Earl of Winchelsea a close 
second. In the class for a dish of Tomatoes Mr. J. Illman was first, and 
Mr. D, Beasley second, both with fine fruits. 
Miscellaneous exhibits numbered two only, Messrs, Pennell & Sons 
sending Sweet Peas and foliage, and Mr. J. Illman a beautifully 
arranged cross of white flowers. 
LIVERPOOL.— August 4th and 6th. 
On Saturday last the fifteenth summer show was opened by the 
Lord Mayor at the Review Ground, Sefton Park. The exhibition of 
plants and fruits hardly attained the excellence of former years, for one 
missed some of the large and handsome specimen plants formerly exhi¬ 
bited by Messrs. Finch and Cromwell, and the fruit of Messrs. Middle- 
ton and Bennett. Notwithstanding all this, the classes in the former 
were well filled. The trade exhibits were really grand, and better than 
have been seen for many years, and more than compensated for the 
absence of some of the groups of plants. The weather, unfortunately, 
was of such a character as to render any of the outside attractions quite 
out of the question. 
Mr. Bracegirdle, gardener to W. H. Watts, Esq., Elm Hall, Wavertree, 
was a good first for eight stove and greenhouse plants, four in 
fiower, the most noticeable of which were Crotons Queen Victoria and 
Disraeli, fine but a trifle short in colour, with a handsome Ixora Regina. 
Mr. Jellicoe, gardener to F. H. Gossage, Esq., Camp Hill, Woolton, had 
for second place handsome plants of Croton mortefontainensis, Allamanda 
nobile and Kalosanthes coccinea, with others. Mr. R. Pinnington was 
