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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
August 23,1891. 
Surrey Carrots, Mr. J. Holton was placed first out of the six competitors. 
Parsnips were not very numerous, Mr. J. Holton again proving the most 
successful competitor. 
For six Early Silver Ball Turnips, Mr. R, Chamberlain, gardener to 
F. M. Lonergun, Esq , was a very fine first, eleven competitors being 
represented. Mr. J. Mossman was the most successful competitor for a 
dish of Exhibition Marrow Peas, as also was he for a dish of any other 
variety. Seventeen dishes were staged in the two classes. In the class 
for nine spring-sown White Spanish Onions with the tops on, Mr. 
C. J. Waite was first with superb examples, while Mr. Tunbridge was 
first for nine of any other variety. For nine Winter Onions, the seeds 
to have been sown in the autumn, Mr. J. Martin was a good first with 
Giant Rocca, the competitors numbering thirteen. 
Potatoes were numerous, and on the whole of excellent quality. For 
a collection of white Potatoes, six dishes of nine tubers each, three 
of kidney and three of round, distinct, the prizes being awarded for 
weight and quality of appearance, Mr. J. Holton was first with Inter¬ 
national, Chancellor, Reading Giant, London Hero, Satisfaction, and 
Abundance, each in fine condition. Mr. C. J. Waite was a good second 
with larger but coarser tubers, and Mr. F. Tunbridge third. The first 
prize for nine tubers of any white kidney Potato was taken by Mr. 
G. Palmer, while in the class for coloured kidney Mr. J. Holton was 
first. The latter was also first for nine tubers of a white round 
with handsome specimens. For nine coloured rounds Mr. F. Tunbridge 
was first of the twelve competitors who staged. Tomatoes shown in the 
vegetable classes were very fine. Mr. A. Tunbridge, Chelmsford, had 
the best three dishes, staging Ham Green Favourite, Perfection, and 
Trophy ; while Mr. Waite was first in the single dish class with One 
and All, Perfection, very handsome examples. In the class for the 
best display of farm produce the Royal Arsenal Co-operative Society 
won, showing fine Apples, Potatoes, Parsnips, Carrots, Tomatoes, Beet, 
Onions, Wheat, and flowers, amongst other things. Mr. C. Osman was, 
according to the prize card, placed second in this class. 
Fruit was fairly well shown. Grapes being particularly good. The 
class for three dishes of cooking Apples brought forward eight com¬ 
petitors, the first prize going to Mr. A. Atell, Sittingbourne. Mr. 
S, Crofts, Reigate, was second; the third prize going to Mr. W. J. 
Battson, Penge. Dessert Apples were more numerous, there being 
eleven entries in this class. Mr. G. Martin won with small but well 
coloured fruits. Pears were not of excellent quality, the fruits being 
small and some of them unripe. Mr. G. Martin was awarded the first 
prize. For a collection of six kinds, Mr. J, Osman, gardener to 
J. T. Baker, Esq., Chertsey, was first, showing good Grapes, fine Peaches, 
Pears, Figs, and a well netted Melon. Mr. C. J. Waite was second. 
Mr. T, Osman won the first prize for two bunches of black Grapes, 
showing handsome well coloured Alicantes. The same exhibitor was 
awarded the first prize for two bunches of white Grapes with good 
Muscat of Alexandria. 
In the class for five dishes of open air fruit, Mr. T. Osman was first 
with Figs, Peaches, Plums, Pears, and Apricots. The second prize went 
to Mr. J. Mossman, and the third to Mr. C, J. Waite. The last named 
exhibitor was first with one dish of dessert Cherries. Mr. G. Martin 
had the best dish of Morello Cherries, the second prize going to Mr. 
R. Chamberlain. Apricots were best shown by Mr, J. Mossman, 
Messrs. G. Martin and F. Tunbridge following. Peaches were good, 
and Mr. C. J. Waite secured the first prize with fine fruit, Mr. Osman 
following. The Esher grower was also first for a dish of Nectarines, the 
second prize going to Mr. E. Hammond, Chelmsford, Gooseberries 
were rather over-ripe, the best coming from Mr. Osman, while Mr. 
M. Webster had the finest Black and Red Currants ; but these were by 
no means so fine as those staged by Mr. Moore of Maldon in the 
amateurs’ section, which were probably some of the best Red Currants 
ever seen at any show. Tomatoes for dessert brought out four dishes, 
all showing “one and all” Epicure. Mr. J, Mossman was first, and 
Mr. D. Jones second. Melons were not very numerous, only three 
competitors coming oat of seven entries. Mr. Mossman won with a 
small well-netted fruit of Hero of Lockinge. Plums were very 
abundant, and above the average as regards size, but somewhat under¬ 
ripe. Mr. C. Osman had the best two dishes of culinary Plums, the 
second prize going to Mr. R. Chamberlain. Mr. Waite won with dessert 
Plums, showing handsome fruits of Kirk’s and Golden Gage. Mr. J. Neale 
followed with fine specimens. 
'There were likewise good displays of plants in pots, also cut flowers, 
bouquets, and table decorations. Fuchsias were above the average, the 
best one being staged by Mr. R. Chamberlain. Mr. F. Ful brook, 
Brixton, had the finest Lilium, a handsome plant, and Mr. Chamber- 
lain secured honours for well-trained Ivy-leaved Pelargoniums, the 
second prize going to Mr. J. Constable, Norwood. Tuberous Begonias 
were best shown by Mr. R. Fox and Mr. Webster, Bromley. Asters in 
pots were fairly good, Mr, J. Munday winning, and the same applies to 
other annuals in pots, Mr. C. Moody securing first prize for six varieties. 
Musk, Coleuses, Tropreolums, Stocks, and Balsams in pots were also shown. 
The table decorations were beautiful, and the first prize was won by 
Miss Holyoake, Gipsy Hill, who had a very graceful display. Mr. W. 
Salmon had the most effective epergne, Mr. C. J. Waite following. 
Baskets and bouquets of cut flowers were numerous and effective, 
Messrs. Webster, W. Garton, H. Cole, and R. Fox being amongst the 
prizewinners. Dahlias were well shown by Mr. A, Tunbridge and 
others, the same applying to Asters, Marigolds, Roses, and Sweet Peas. 
In the amateurs’ section, too, the fruit, flowers, and vegetables were 
numerous, but space will not permit us to publish a detailed report. 
NATIONAL CARNATION AND PICOTEE SOCIETY 
(NORTHERN DIVISION). 
The annual exhibition was held in the Botanical Gardens, Old 
Trafford, on Saturday, August 11th, and was above the average ; a good 
competition, and a very large number of single blooms resulting. In the 
class for twelve Carnations there was a strong competition. First, Mr. T, 
Lord, Todmorden, with Duke of York, Arline, Edith Annie, Thaddeus,. 
and Master Fred (both very fine), Gordon Lewis, Tom Briley, Magpie, 
George, Thalia, J. D. Hextall, and Robert Houlgrave ; second, Mr. J. W. 
Bentley, Castleton ; third, Mr. Crossley Head. 
For twelve Picotees Mr. A. W. Jones, Birmingham, was first with a 
fine stand of Norman Carr, Favourite, Esther, Ne Pins Ultra,. 
Mrs. Burnett (very fine), Isabel Lakin, Mrs. Payne, Mrs. Openshaw, 
Brunette, Muriel, Thomas William, and Little Phil ; second, Mr. T. 
Lord ; third, Messrs. Thomson & Co., Birmingham. For six Carnations,, 
Mr. F. Maddock was first with Edward Schofield, Crista galli. 
Seedling S.B., Sarah Payne, Seedling R.F., and Admiral Curzon ; second, 
Mr. G. Thorniley, Middleton ; third, Mr. E. Shaw, Moston; 
In the class for six blooms Mr. Crosiley Head was first with 
John Smith, Norman Carr, Thomas William, Polly, Brazil, Zerlina and 
Lady Louisa ; second, Mr. G. Shaw ; third, Mr. C. F. Thurstans, Wolver¬ 
hampton. For twelve fancy Carnations or Picotees, not more than two 
of any variety, Mr. A. W. Jones, Birmingham, was first with Romulus, 
Stadrath Bail, Janira, and Mrs. Henwood ; second, Messrs. Thomson ; 
third, Mr. Ben Simonite, Sheffield. Mr. Bentley, Castleton, near 
Manchester, was first with six fancy Carnations or Picotees with 
Brockhaus, Esmarch, Mr. Barlow, Van Dyck, Schleiben, and Yate’s 304 ; 
second, Mr. Edwards ; third, Mr. C. F. Thurstans, Wolverhampton. 
Messrs. Thomson & Co. had the best stand of twelve Self Carnations 
with Germania, Theodore, Gilbert, Blushing Bride, two seedlings. Ruby, 
Rose Celestial, Negress, Mrs. Alford, Mrs. Fred, and a superb broad- 
petalled scarlet Self unnamed seedling. Second, Mr. Edwards ; third, 
Mr. B. Simonite. For six Selfs Mr. J. Brockhurst was first, and Mr. 
C, F. Thurstans second. 
As already mentioned single blooms of Carnations were numerous and 
shown as follows :—Scarlet bizarre : First, Mr. R. Gorton with Robert Houl¬ 
grave ; second, Mr. T. Lord with Robert Lord ; third, Mr. Beachley ; fourth, 
Mr. C. F. Thurstans; fifth, Mr. T. Lord with Robert Houlgrave. Crimson 
bizarre ; First, second, third, and fourth, Mr. T. Lord with Master Fred, 
J. D. Hextall, Thaddeus, and Arline respectively ; fifth, Mr. T. Maddock 
with Edith Schofield. Pink and purple bizarre : First and second, Mr. 
R. Sydenham with Sarah Payne ; third, Mr. T. Lord with Edith Annie j 
fourth, Mr. C. F. Thurstans with William Skirving ; fifth, Messrs. Thom¬ 
son with Sarah Payne. Scarlet flake : First and second, Mr. H. Geggie 
with Sportsman and Foxhunter; third, Mr. Bentley with Flamingo ; 
fourth, Mr. B. Simonite with Sportsman ; fifth, Messrs. Thomson with 
Sportsman. Rose flake : First and second, Mr. T. Lord with Lily 
Cannell and Thalia ; third, Mr. J. W. Bentley ; fourth, Mr. R. Sydenham ; 
fifth, Mr. J. W. Bentley, all with Thalia. Purple flake : First, Mr. T. 
Lord with Magpie ; second and fourth, Mr. B. Simonite with Charles 
Henwood ; third, Mr. T. Lord with Charles Henwood ; fourth, Mr. H. 
Geggie with Florence Nightingale. 
For single blooms of Picotees, heavy red edged, first and second, 
Mr. A. W. Jones, with Ne Plus Ultra and Brunette, also third with 
Ne Plus Ultra. Light red edged.—First and third, Mr. T. Lord, 
with Thomas William ; second, Mr. R. Sydenham, with Thomas 
William. Heavy purple edge.—First, Mr. A. W. Jones, with Muriel ; 
second, Mr. P. W. Kenyon ; third, Mr. R. Sydenham. Light purple edge. 
—First, Mr. R. Sydenham, with Mrs. Openshaw ; second, Mr. F. 
Bleackley; third, Mr. C. F. Thurstans. Heavy rose edge.—First, Mr. 
R. Sydenham, with Mrs. Payne: second, Mr. A. W. Jones, with Mrs. 
Payne ; third, Messrs. Thomson, and Mrs. Burnett. Light rose edge. 
—First, Mr. Shaw ; second, Mr. R. Sydenham ; third, Mr. A, W. Jones. 
WOKHroicraEWEEK.. 
FRUIT FORCING. 
Peaches and nectarines. —Planting or Lifting Irees for Early 
Forcing .—For very early forcing no method succeeds better than a few 
select varieties in pots, such as Alexander or Waterloo, Early Leopold 
(an admirable variety for supplying pollen for fertilising purposes), 
Hale’s Early, and Stirling Castle Peaches, with Advance, or preferably 
Rivers’ Early and Lord Napier Nectarines. These afford a supply of 
fruit iluring a period of four to six weeks, and if only a few dishes, are 
welcome in April and May. The trees should now have the wood ripe 
and the buds plumped. If they are in small pots, and a shift is con¬ 
sidered necessary, repotting must be attended to at once, whilst the 
leaves are on the trees, being content with removing the loose soil and 
drainage, shortening any long bare roots, and only giving such pots 
as will admit of about an inch of fresh soil being rammed tightly round 
the balls. With judicious watering the trees soon recover the potting, 
especially if sprinkled occasionally and shaded from powerful sun 
for a few hours each day for a short time; but this is only necessary 
