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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
August 23, 1894. 
gardener to Miss Todd, Sidford Lodge, Southampton, and Mr. Wills, 
Shirley, Southampton, were placed equal seconds for fairly good 
plants. 
In the class for six exotic Ferns Mr. Thomas Wilkins was a good 
first, Mr. J. Evans, gardener to Lady Ashburton, Melchet Court, 
Romsey, was a creditable second ; and Mr. Fred. Smith, gardener to the 
Lord Bishop of Salisbury was third. Tuberous Begonias were well 
shown by Mr. Arthur Robey, gardener to Captain Greenwood, Harnham 
Cliff, Salisbury, who secured first prize with six even, fresh, well grown, 
and finely flowered plants. Mr. A. G. Bedford, Harnham Nurseries, 
Salisbury, was second ; and Mr. Hughes, gardener to William Baring, 
Esq., Norman Court, Salisbury, was third, both showing well. Mr, Robey 
was also first for six Begonias in the class confined to gentlemen’s 
gardeners with similar plants to those that he staged in the open class. 
Mr. A. G. Bedford had the best half dozen Fuchsias, showing large, 
fresh, well trained and flowered plants. 
Groups are always good at this show. In the class for a semicircle 
(of 12 feet in diameter) of plants, six excellent arrangements were forth¬ 
coming, and took the judges some time to determine the relative posi¬ 
tions of those arranged by Mr. E. Wills, Shirley, Southampton, Mr. 
A. Robey, and Mr, E. Carr, gardener to A. Gillett, Esq., Bishopstoke, 
who took the prizes in the order in which their names appear. Mr. Wills’ 
group had a fine Balm in the centre of background; the groundwork 
consisted of Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum cuneatum), including six 
irregular mounds having single plants of Palms and Asparagus tenuis- 
simus in the centre of each, with “dot” plants of small brightly 
coloured Crotons, Anthuriums, Cattleyas, Caladium argyrites, Ixoras, 
Lobelia cardinalis, the spikes of scarlet flowers of this plant contrasting 
most effectively with those of the Bridal Wreath (Francoa ramosa), 
which is used freely and with advantage in all good groups. The group 
was fringed with Panicum variegatum, the only weak point in the 
arrangement. The second and third prize groups were slightly weak in 
the background, but otherwise exceedingly good. In the class confined 
to gentlemen’s gardeners Mr. E. Carr was a good first, Mr. Peel being 
a creditable second, and Mr. Wilkins a good third, water having been 
introduced into his arrangement with pleasing effect. Mr. Edward 
Ford, gardener to J. M. Swayne, Esq., The Island, Witton, won the 
silver cup (value £5) given by the Mayor of Salisbury for a group 
arranged for effect in a semicircle of 10 feet; Mr, Frank Pearce, High 
Street, Salisbury, being an excellent second ; and Mr. S. G, Smith, 
gardener to Alderman J. W. Lovibond, St, Anne Street, Salisbury, was 
a good third. 
Dr. Budd, Bath, had the best twenty-four Roses, and Dr, Daniel, 
Bitterne, had the second best, both staging good, solid, fresh, even 
blooms. Mr. Thomas Wilkins had the best stand of eighteen bunches 
of cut flowers, distinct kinds, his stand including several pieces of 
Orchids and other choice flowers; Mr. Evans being second, and Mr. 
Brown third. 
Fruit was well shown. Six good collections of eight kinds (Pines 
excluded) were staged, and the prizes were awarded to Mr. H. W. Ward, 
Longford Castle, Salisbury, Mr. J. Evans, and Mr. G. Inglefield, 
gardener to Sir John Kelk, Bart., Tedworth House, Marlborough. Mr. 
Ward’s collection consisted of good Black Hamburgh and Muscat of 
Alexandria Grapes, large Sea Eagle Peaches, Hero of Lockinge Melon, 
Dryden Nectarines, Moorpark Apricots, Williams’ Bon Chretien Pears, 
and Figs. Mr. Evans’ best dishes were grand Brunswick Figs and good 
Pineapple Nectarines. Mr. Ward and Mr. Evans were flrst and sscond 
in the Pine Apple class, both staging Queens. Six stands of three 
bunches of Muscat of Alexandria were placed on the table, the prizes 
going to Mr. Ward, Mr. Charles Warden, gardener to Sir F. H. Bathurst, 
Bart., Clarendon Park, Salisbury, and Mr. Inglefield, in that order, for 
good solid bunches, well coloured for the season. Out of eleven stands 
of Black Hamburgh Mr. Charles Frowd, gardener to Canon Coventry, 
Worcester, was placed first for three medium sized compact bunches, 
having beautifully coloured berries of average size. Mr. O. J. Fewtrell, 
gardener to C. C. Tudway, Esq., The Cedars, Wells, was an excellent 
second with larger bunches, finer in berry, and nearly, if not quite, as 
well coloured as the first prize bunches. Mr. Mitchell, gardener to 
J. W. Fleming, Esq., Chilworth Manor, Romsey, was a good third. In 
the any other black than Hamburgh class Mr. Fred Smith was first with 
medium sized, shapely, well coloured bunches of Madresfield Court, 
Mr. Frowd being accorded second position for large bunches of Gros 
Colman, the third prize going to Mr. Warden for Gros Maroc. White 
Grapes were well shown by Messrs. Warden, F. Smith, and Ward. 
Mr. Henbest, gardener to E. G. Marshall, Esq., Crawley Court, Win¬ 
chester, had the best flavoured Melon in Blenheim Orange, Mr. Ward 
being second with Hero of Lockinge. Messrs. H. W. Ward and 
Inglefield were first and second respectively for Peaches in a good 
competition. Mr. Evans and Mr. Henbest were first and second for 
Nectarines, both showing good fruits of Pineapple. Mr. Fewtrell had 
the best dish of Apricots; Mr. H. Brown, gardener to the Hon. Percy 
Wyndham, Clouds, Salisbury, was second ; and Mr. F. Smith third. 
Plums were good, Mr. Ward was first for Green Gage ; Mr. Fulford, 
gardener to Earl Nelson, Trafalgar Park, Salisbury, was second ; and 
Mr. R. West, gardener to H. T. Wigram, Esq., Northlands, Salisbury, 
was third. Mr. F. Smith had the best three dishes of dessert Apples, 
Mr. Ward was second, Mr. Thomas Wilkins taking third place. Mr. 
F. Smith was also to the front for a like number of dishes of culinary 
Apples. In the class for four dishes of Pears Mr. Ward secured the 
premier position with good even fruits. In the amateur classes black 
and white Grapes and other fruit were well shown. In the class for a 
collection of twelve kinds of vegetables only two exhibits were staged, 
and these secured first and second honours for the owners, Messrs. 
Wilkins and Hughes. 
Messrs. Keynes, Williams & Co. contributed several stands of Roses 
of the best varieties and Dahlias, in which were represented the various 
types and novelties of the season. This firm also had a fine assortment 
of Sweet Peas, all of which attracted a good deal of attention from 
visitors. Mr. B. Ladhams, Shirley, had a grand collection of herbaceous 
and other flowers tastefully arranged in one of the tents, and Mr. 
Bedford had an effectively arranged group of miscellaneous plants. 
CARDIFF.— August I5th and 16th. 
Owing to the heavy storms which prevailed during the earlier part 
of the opening day of this show, visitors only attended in moderate 
numbers. An excellent exhibition was provided, most of the classes 
being well filled, and with but few exceptions the competition was 
close. Groups, both in the open classes and the amateurs’ divisions, 
were well staged, completely filling one of the large tents, those in the 
former section being circular in shape and extending right through the 
centre, while the latter occupied all the other available space. Some 
splendid Grapes were shown, those of Mr. T. M. Franklin, St. Hilary, 
Cowbridge, being especially noticeable. Messrs. Case Bros., Cardiff, 
were successful in the decorative classes, though in this direction some 
of the other exhibitors staged fine wreaths, crosses, and bouquets. 
Mr. J. Cypher was the winner of the first prize for twelve stove and 
greenhouse plants with a good Phoenocoma prolifera Barnesi, a fine plant 
of Anthurium Scherzerianum, Allamanda Hendersoni, Ixora Regina, 
Erica tricolor vera, E. Austiniana, and Statice Gilberti, amongst others, 
Messrs. Heath & Son were seeond, and Mr. W. J. Buckley third. For 
eight foliage plants, distinct, Messrs. Heath & Son were first, showing 
well coloured examples of Crotons Johannis, Williamsi, Queen Victoria, 
and Youngi, also a healthy Cycas revoluta. Mr. Cypher was second, 
his Crotons not being so good. Mr. Buckley was third. The last 
named exhibitor was the winner in the amateur class for four stove and 
greenhouse plants in bloom, Mrs. Kelly and Col. Sir E. S. Hill being 
given equal seconds. For four foliage plants Mr. Buckley was again 
first, Mrs. Kelly second, Mr. M. Gunn was third. In the open class for 
six Fuchsias Col. Hill won with some finely grown and trained plants, 
the second and third prize entries of Mr. Hillard and Mr. W, L. Blake 
being well flowered but not nearly such good specimens. 
Mr. T. S. Ware, Hale Farm Nurseries, Tottenham, was an easy 
winner with twelve tuberous Begonias. These were large plants, bright, 
and well flowered. For a group of plants on a space of 100 square feet, 
Messrs. Case Bros., Cardiff, had an effective arrangement, the ground¬ 
work consisting of Ferns and Crotons, with a large Palm in the centre, 
the whole interspersed with Lilium lancifolium album and Tuberoses, 
giving an elegant and chaste effect. Col. Chas. H. Page was second ; 
Mr. R. Crosling, Penarth Nurseries, taking third prize. Mr. Cypher was 
first for four Orchids in flower, showing Cattleya aurea, C. Sanderiana, 
Oncidium Harryana, and Dendrobium superbiens. Messrs. Heath and 
Sons were second. In the open class for twelve table plants Col. Page 
was placed first, and Col. Hill second. 
Cut flowers were well shown in the open classes, Roses producing a 
strong competition. Experts generally were of opinion that in the class 
for eighteen Teas Mr. Stephen Treseder’s box must have been overlooked 
by the judges. They certainly appeared stronger than those which took 
the second prize. For twelve trebles Mr. S. Treseder, Pwllcoch Nursery, 
was first, and Mr. R. Crosling second. In the class for twelve trebles 
(Teas) Mr. Treseder won again first with good flowers, beating 
Mr. A. H. Gray, Bath. Messrs. J. Townsend & Sons, Worcester, 
won with twenty-four Hybrid Perpetuals, Mr. Treseder second. For 
eighteen Teas Mr. Gray won in a numerous competition, Messrs. Keynes, 
Williams & Co. being awarded the second prize. The latter firm also 
won with twenty-four Dahlias, not less than twelve varieties, and again 
with twelve bunches of Cactus Dahlias. For twelve bunches stove and 
greenhouse flowers Mr. C. E. Jenkins was placed first, Mr. L. Gueret 
being second with a good exhibit. Roses were well shown in the 
amateurs’ classes by Mr. Thos. Hobbs, Bristol, and Mr. A. H. Gray, the 
former winning with twelve Hybrid Perpetuals, and the latter with 
twelve Teas. 
Mr. T. S. Ware offered prizes for the best collection of tuberous 
Begonias, the first being easily taken by Mr. C. E. Jenkins, Penylan, 
Col. Hill being second, and Mr. Alex. Duncan third. For an amateur’s 
group, covering a space of 50 square feet, Mr. M. Gunn took first 
with a well-arranged group, the second prize going to Col. E. S. Hill, 
Rookwood, Llandaff, who had a good collection, but which was staged 
much too flat and stiff ; the third prize was taken by Mr. E. Lewis. 
There was also a class for smaller groups, producing a good display, 
Mr. C. Waldron, Col. Chas. H. Page, and Mr. Alex. Duncan winning in 
the order named. 
Decorative exhibits were very good, Messrs. Case Bros, taking 
premier honours in nearly every class. The latter were first for dinner 
table completely arranged for eight persons, with a very light arrange¬ 
ment in pink and white, Mr, G. W. Hunt being second, and Miss C. 
Hill, Rookwood, third. Messrs. Case Bros, won in the two classes for 
bouquets, beating Mr. W. Treseder, who was second in each instance. 
The former also won with the best wreath and cross, being followed for 
the first by Mr. W. Treseder, and in the latter by Mr. A. Ellis, R lath 
Nursery. Bouquets and baskets of wild flowers were beautifully shown. 
Fruit classes, with the exception of the collections which were only 
fairly good, were excellently filled and contested. For six bunches of 
