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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
August 9, 1894. 
prolifera Barnesi, Kentia Belmoreana, and K. australis, Mr. P. C. Jen¬ 
nings was second, showing a fine Croton Queen Victoria and Allamanda 
nobilis. Mr. T. Wilkins was third ; and Mr. W, Peel, gardener to 
Miss Todd, Sidford Lodge, Shirley, fourth, all staging well. 
For a collection of six miscellaneous plants, not less than three to be 
in bloom, and open only to gardeners, Mr. N. Blandford, gardener to 
Mrs. Haselfoot, Moore Hill, West End, was first. This exhibitor had 
with others good specimens of Stephanotis floribunda, Ixora Dufii, 
Allamanda Chelsoni, and a magnificent Cycas circinalis, Mr. W. Peel 
followed, showing Croton Warreni and Ixora Prince of Orange in fine 
condition. The third prize went to Mr. T. Hall, whose best plants 
were an Ixora and Stephanotis floribunda. 
As previously observed, the groups were very beautiful, particularly 
in the leading class, in which four exhibitors competed. This was for 
a group of miscellaneous plants arranged for effect, occupying a space 
of 12 feet by 8 feet in a semicircle. The first prize was awarded to Mr. 
E. Carr, gardener to W, A. Gillet, Esq., Fair Oak Lodge, Bishopstoke, for 
a very charming arrangement. The background of this was composed of 
three medium-sized Palms and the base of Maidenhair Ferns. From this 
rose plants of Crotons, Asparagus plumosus nanus, Francoa ramosa, 
Oncidiums, Dractenas, Salvia patens, Celosia pyramidalis, and the front 
was formed with a row of Panicum variegatum, the whole presenting a 
delightful appearance. Mr. E. Wills, Shirley, was second with an 
arrangement similar to that described, and very beautiful. Mr. T. 
Wilkins, Inwood House Gardens, was third, with a group composed of 
excellent material though somewhat crowded, the same applying to Mr. B. 
Ladhams’ group, for which the fourth prize was awarded. 
Mr. W. Peel, gardener to Miss Todd, Sidford Lodge, Shirley, was first 
in another class for a group of miscellaneous plants arranged for effect 
with a beautiful exhibit. This consisted of a groundwork of Adiantum, 
graceful plants of Francoa ramosa, Alocasias, Dactylis glomerata variegata, 
scarlet flowered Lobelias, and other plants rising from the green 
base. The comparatively new Strobilanthes Dyerianus was con¬ 
spicuous here, and it appears to be well adapted for this work. Mr. 
T. Hall was second with an effective group, but rather closely arranged. 
This comprised Palms, Tuberoses, Celosia pyramidalis. Pelargoniums, 
Francoa ramosa. Crotons, Asparagus plumosus. Coleus, and Begonias, 
with a margin of Panicum variegatum. Messrs. Longster, Bros., St. 
Mary’s Road, were third with a fine contribution, amongst which Tube¬ 
roses and Liliums were conspicuous. Mr. T. G. Bealing was fourth, 
these being the only exhibitors. 
A noticeable feature at this show is the class for “ the best miscella¬ 
neous collection of nursery stock, pots not to exceed 8 inches, space 
16 feet by 4 feet,” and open only to nurserymen. So far as inducing 
a large number of exhibitors to stage a group of plants, and the filling 
of space are concerned, this class must be termed a success, and the 
exhibits usually make a fine display. On this occasion the class was no 
exception to the rule, for no less than six competitors brought groups 
of plants. These were for the most part of an ordinary character, but 
as before said were effective, particularly those staged by Mr. E. Wills, 
Shirley, to whom the first prize was awarded. Mr. F. G. Bealing was 
second ; Mr. W. T. Rosomen third, and Mr. B. Ladhams, Shirley, fourth. 
Ferns were well shown, the plants being large and of a healthy 
appearance. Mr. Jennings secured the premier award for six stove and 
greenhouse Ferns, distinct, staging splendid plants of Davallia 
Mooreana, Adiantum cuneatum, A. elegans, and A. fragrantissimum, 
amongst others. Mr. J. Amys, gardener to the Hon. Mrs. Yorke, 
Hamble Cliffe, was second with excellent plants, including a beautiful 
specimen of Lomaria gibba. Mr. E. Carr was third, and Mr. W, Peel 
occupied a fourth position. 
Orchids were fairly well represented. In the class for a group of 
Orchids there were three competitors, and the first prize went to Mr. E. 
Carr, who had a collection of choice kinds. These included Odonto- 
glossums in variety, Lselia elegans, Epidendrum vitellinum majus, 
Oncidium incurvum, and Cypripediums. Mr. N. Blandford was second, 
this group including fine baskets of Saccolabium guttatum, with plants 
of Dendrobium infundibulum, Anguloa Clowesi, Odontoglossum 
hastilabium, and Oncidiums in variety. Mr. W. Peel was third with an 
interesting group. The prizes for single specimens of Orchids went to 
Messrs. E. Carr, E. Wills,and W. Peel. 
There were many classes for various plants, and in most instances 
these were well filled. Mr. E. Wills was first with six Begonias in 
flower, the second and third prizes going to Messrs. J. Hughes and 
E. Carr. Mr. J. Hughes, however, had the best four Begonias, and was 
followed by Messrs. E. Wills and T. Hall. Mr. J. Stratton, Shirley, won 
in the class for four single Pelargoniums, Mr. G. Windebank, Bevois 
Mount, Southampton being second. The last-named exhibitor secured 
the premier award for four Pelargoniums, showing well grown specimens. 
Mr. T. Hall was well to the front with six Coleuses, Mr. N. Blandford 
following with smaller plants. Mr. E. Wills had by far the best half 
dozen specimens of Celosia pyramidalis, but was disqualified, owing 
apparently to having more than one plant in each pot. Mr. R. C. West, 
gardener to H. J. Wigram, Esq., Northlands, Salisbury, was in con¬ 
sequence placed first, Mr. F. C. Jennings following. Mosses were well 
shown, and Mr. W. Peel secured the leading award for six specimens in 
pans. Mr. J. Evans was second with smaller specimens. The prizes for 
Gloxinias went to Messrs R. G. West and E. Carr, whilst Mr. Bealing 
had the best Achimenes. Mr. Cypher scored in the class for one 
specimen stove or greenhouse plant, showing a splendid Erica Austiniana. 
Mr. Jennings was second with a fine Allamanda Henderson!; and Mr. 
J. Evans, Melchet Court Gardens, was third with a grand specimen of 
Agapanthus umbellatus carrying fourteen large heads of bloom. Mr. 
Evans was first, however, with a single foliage plant, staging a huge 
Cycas revoluta ; Mr. Jennings was second with a fine Croton Williams!. 
Cockscombs were best shown by Mr. T. Hall, the second prize going to 
Mr. E. Carr. Small collections of plants were also well shown in the 
amateurs’ classes. 
Cut Flowers and Table Decorations. 
The cut flowers made a charming display, the same applying also to 
the table decorations. For twelve bunches of flowers to be staged the 
same as Roses, and a dressing of Fern allowed, Mr. J. Evans was first. 
This exhibitor had, amongst others, sprays of Bougainvillea glabra, 
Allamanda Schotti, Gladiolus The Bride, and some Orchids, and taste¬ 
fully arranged as regards colour. Mr. A. Henbest, Crawley Court 
Gardens, was second, and B. Carr third. Mr. B. Ladhams, Shirley, 
won in the class for twelve varieties of hardy flowers, staging an 
attractive stand. The flowers were very fine and fresh, especially 
Gaillardia maxima, Platycodon grandiflorum, Gladioli, and Achillea 
rnbra, the last named being very effective. Mr. J. Evans occupied a 
second position. Mr. F. Hughes won with a dozen blooms of Carna¬ 
tions, and was followed by Mr. B. Carr. 
Roses were very good for the time of year, but not particularly 
numerous. In the class for twenty-four blooms Messrs. Perkins & Sons, 
Coventry, were awarded the first prize. The varieties shown were Charles 
Lefebvre, Madame Caroline Testout, Earl Dufferin, Marie BaumAnn, 
Baron Wolseley, Madame Verdier, Devienne Lamy, Madame Eugenie 
Verdier, Due du Rohan, Mrs. J. Laing, Louis Van Houtte, Gustave 
Piganeau, Etienne Levet, Duke of Wellington, Alfred Colomb, Madame 
Victor Verdier, Marquise de Castellane, The Bride, Pierre Netting, A. K. 
Williams, Francisca Kriiger, Prosper Laugier, and Damask. Messrs. 
Keynes, Williams & Co. were second, and Mr. W. Neville, gardener to 
J. W. Flight, Esq., Cornstiles, Twyford, third. The last-named exhibitor 
had the best dozen blooms ; Dr. Seaton, Rutland Lodge, Bittern, being 
second, and Mr. T. W. Martin, Bittern Lodge, third. 
Messrs. Keynes, Williams & Co.. Salisbury, were first with twelve 
Dahlias, showing fine blooms of William Rawlings, Mrs. Langtry, 
Peacock, Mrs. Saunders, Gaiety, Duke of Fife, Gloire de Lyon, Colonist, 
Harrison Weir, Mrs. John Devine, R. J. Rawling, and Thomas Hobbs. 
Mr. J. Evans was second, and Mr. R. C. West third. Messrs. Keynes, 
Williams & Co. had the best dozen Pompon Dahlias, amongst which 
Midnight Whisper, Phoebe, Leila, and Lady Blanche were noticeable. 
Mr. Evans was second, and Mr. R. C. West third. 
As usual Messrs. Perkins & Sons were to the front with bridal and 
hand bouquets, staging in all the classes some charming arrangements. 
Miss Golding also secured some of the leading awards in this department, 
the other prizewinners including Miss E. B. Hobby, Messrs. J. Stratton, 
B. Small, and F. Vardy. The buttonhole bouquets and baskets of wild 
flowers also formed an interesting feature of the exhibition. 
Fruit. 
In the open classes much excellent fruit was staged, an improvement 
in some respects being noticeable on last year’s exhibits. For six 
dishes of fruit there were five entries, first-class produce being shown, 
Mr. H. W. Ward, gardener to the Earl of Radnor, Longford Castle, 
Salisbury, was first with the following dishes :—Black Hamburgh and 
Foster’s Seedling Grapes, fine in bunch, medium-sized berries, well 
coloured ; a grand Longford Seedling Melon, extra large Sea Eagle 
Peaches, Moor Park Apricots, and Pineapple Nectarines. The second 
award was taken by Mr. J. Evans, gardener to Louisa Lady Ashburton, 
Melchet Court, who had Madresfield Court well finished, and fine 
bunches of Muscat of Alexandria Grapes, large in berry but rather green ; 
Hero of Lockinge Melon, and Barrington Peaches as the best dishes, 
Mr. G. A. InglefielJ, gardener to Sir J. W. Kelk, Bart., Tedworth House, 
Marlborough, was third. There were six entries for three bunches of 
black Grapes. The first prize in this class was awarded to Mr. 
W. Mitchell, Chilworth Manor Gardens, who staged excellent bunches of 
Black Hamburgh, large in bunch and well finished. Mr. H. W. Ward 
was second with the same variety, smaller in bunch and berry, but 
highly coloured, Mr. T. Hall was third, staging Madresfield Court, 
large in bunch and berry, but a little wanting in colour. For the same 
number of bunches of any white variety, Mr. J. Sanders, gardener to 
Mrs. Shelley Bontein, Paulton Park, Romsey, was deservedly first with 
Muscat of Alexandria, the best coloured of any of that variety exhibited 
in the show. Mr. Ward was second with compact bunches of Foster’s 
Seedling, good in colour. Mr. G. A. Inglefield was third with Muscat of 
Alexandria, green, but moderately sized bunches. For two bunches of 
white Grapes, Mr. J. Evans had good Muscat of Alexandria, with which 
he secured first place. Second and third, Mr. W. Mitchell and Mr. 
J. Hughes in the order of their names, both also staging Muscat of 
Alexandria. There were only two entries in the class for two bunches 
of black Grapes—Mr. H. J. Wigram, Northlands, Salisbury, and Mr, 
T. Wilkins, who were awarded first and second respectively. The class 
for a single bunch of black Grapes brought seven entries, all good. 
Mr. Mitchell was well first with Black Hamburgh, Mr, J. Hughes 
second, and Mr. H. W. Ward third, both the latter showing the above 
variety. Mr. Ward was first with a single bunch of white Grapes, 
exhibiting a good bunch of Muscat of Alexandria, Mr. Evans second, 
and Mr. G. A. Inglefield third with the same variety. 
The best scarlet flesh Melon was shown by Mr. A. Henbest. Mr. J. 
Hughes had County Councillor (a new variety), for which he was awarded 
second prize, Mr. W. Mitchell was third. Mr. F. C. Jennings was 
first with a green-fleshed Melon, showing Sutton’s Green Flesh. Second, 
