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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
August so, 1894. 
'Kelso, with good sorts, an effective exhibit, in which Lady Nina Balfour 
(to which a certificate was awarded), third ; and Messrs. Dicksons, 
Limited, Chester, fourth. 
In the class for twelve bunches of stove or greenhouse cut flowers. 
Orchids excluded, Mr. W. Finch, gardener to James Marriott, Esq , 
Coventry, was first with massive bunches too stiffly arranged ; and Mr. 
T. Lambert, gardener to Lord Harlech, Oswestry, second. Messrs. Jones 
and Sons were first for a light and elegantly arranged epergne, and 
Messrs. Jenkinson & Sons, florists, Newcastle, were second with a 
heavily dressed epergne of Epidendrum vitellinum chiefly and Grasses. 
Some excellent baskets of wild flowers were staged — a charming 
feature. 
One of the most striking features of the exhibition, however, was the 
grand exhibits in the class for a display of floral arrangements in a space 
-10 feet by 4 feet 6 inches, with the gold medal of the Society added to 
the first prize, and this brought out three exhibits, the first prize group 
of Messrs. Perkins & Sons, Coventry, being exceeding beautiful, well 
arranged, and included many designs. Messrs. Jones & Sons,'Shrewsbury, 
were adjudged the second prize for a pretty display of great merit 
and good arrangement. In the classes for bouquets Messrs. Perkins and 
Sons were first; Messrs. Jenkinson second ; and Messrs. Jones and 
Sons third. 
The honorary exhibits in the cut flower section were very numerous, 
and in combination with the splendid plants were sufficient in them¬ 
selves to make up a very fine exhibition. 
New Plants. 
Several new plants and flowers were awarded certificates, the 
following being a full list of them :—Messrs. Veitch & Sons’ beautiful 
new dwarf Caladiums—Duke of York, Duchess of York, Chelsea Gem, 
Ladas, F. W. Moore, and Marguerite, being singled out for their 
great beauty ; also the fine Nepenthes Burkei excellens, Pteris longifolia 
Mariesi, Pteris ludens, Adiantum macrophyllum variegatum, and the new 
golden yellow Arum Elliotianum. To Messrs. Keynes, 'Williams & Co. 
for new Cactus Dahlias, Earl of Pembroke and Marquis. To Messrs. 
Cutbush & Son for a fine single Dahlia, Watford Beauty, warm pale orange, 
with a scarlet centre. To Messrs. Dobbie & Co. for one of their fine 
seedling single Cactus Dahlias, Ivanhoe, bright rosy lilac, and distinct. 
To Mr. Henry Eckford, Wem, for seedling Sweet Peas, Blanche Burpee, 
white; Alice Eckford, Little Dorrit, and Carnation. To Messrs. 
Kelway & Son for seedling Gladioli, Ina, Leukoli, Rienzi, Zoe, and 
Remus, all very fine and distinct. To Messrs. John Peed & Son, 
Roupell Park Nurseries, for new Caladiums Assunguy and Racine. To 
Messrs. Laing & Mather, Kelso, for border Carnation Lady Nina 
Balfour. 
Certificates of merit were also awarded to Messrs. Kelway & Son for 
Rubus phoenicolasius (the Japanese Wineberry, see p. 210). To C. Lee 
Gampbell, Esq., Glewston Court, Ross (gardener Mr. Wright), for six 
fine bunches of Black Alicante Grapes ; and to Mr. Watkins, Pomona 
Farm, Hereford, for a large collection of Gooseberries and other hardy 
fruits. Messrs. Dicksons, Chester, and Messrs. Rd. Smith & Co., 
Worcester, had collections of plants and flowers. 
In Messrs. Dobbie’s exhibit of flowers there were 136 bunches of 
Sweet Peas, with a large collection of Violas, striped and African 
Marigolds, and their new dwarf single Cactus Dahlias. In Mr. 
Septimus Pye’s stand of Violas the following were particularly fine :— 
Orange Queen, Commodore, Flower of the Day, Blue Gown, and 
Duchess of Rothesay. In Messrs. Cannell & Sons’ collection of Cactus 
Dahlias, Miss Jessie Cannell, Bertha Mawley, Cannell’s Grand, and 
Mrs. Henry Cannell were amongst the best; there were also some fine 
Cannas and Begonias in this exhibit. Mr. B. R. Davis’ large exhibit of 
double Begonia blooms was much admired. Duchess of Teck, a fine 
yellow, was conspicuous, as also was Mrs. Richards, pale salmon, with a 
deeper salmon margin. In Messrs. Pearson & Sons’ fine exhibit of 
■Zonal Pelargoniums, Mrs. D'Ombrain, Mrs. Tranter Rothera, both 
shades of salmon, but distinct. Dr. Ernest Rawson, glowing crimson 
scarlet, were all very fine, as were some unnamed seedlings. Amongst 
Messrs. Keynes, Williams & Co.’s Cactus Dahlias, Ivanhoe, Althea, Earl 
Ravenswood, deep orange ; and Novar, shaded rosy crimson, were very 
fine. 
Fruit. 
The schedule provided no less than twenty-six classes for fruit, which 
resulted in one of the grandest displays that has ever possibly been 
brought together. The prizes throughout being good the leading fruit 
exhibitors staged in the majority of the classes that were open to them. 
Many of the competitors that were not successful in securing a position 
in the prize lists need not be discouraged, for the majority of the exhibits 
were good enough to win at many of the exhibitions of a less pretentious 
character. It is certainly a great honour to win in the fruit classes at 
this exhibition, and no disgrace to lose. The fruit was arranged in the 
large tent—the largest tent for horicultural exhibits that it has been our 
pleasure to see. The position of the varied exhibits were all numbered 
in readiness for the competitors, so that staging could be carried out 
without the least confusion. After judging all the fruit exhibits were 
carefully wired off so that they could not be touched or interfered with 
by the public—a very necessary safeguard for the protection of the fruit 
from the many thousands of persons who visit this show. 
Collections. —In the open class for twelve dishes of fruit, to inelude 
two bunches of w’hite and black Grapes, one Pine, and one Melon, three 
collections were staged for the four prizes offered—namely, £10, £7 10?., 
£5, and £2 10s. respectively. Mr. Goodacre, gardener to the Earl 
of Harrington, Elvaston Castle, Derby, was awarded the premier posi¬ 
tion for a most excellent collection, every dish being of the highest 
quality and perfect in every way. Mr. W. Gleeson, gardener to Chas. 
Keyer, Esq., Stanmore, Middlesex, gained second honours with a grand 
collection, being only a few points behind the first prize exhibit. Mr. 
Goodacre’s Grapes were heavier, which gave him the coveted position. 
Mr. Gleeson was a formidable rival to meet, as he has been successful in 
every other instance where he has staged a collection. The first collec¬ 
tion contained two large well finished bunches of Gros Guillaume, two 
very large Trebbianos, good berries and finish ; two Muscat of Alex¬ 
andria, good berries, clean, even, and well coloured for the season ; and 
two large well finished Black Hamburghs, one good Queen Pine, two 
large well coloured dishes of Elruge Nectarines, Barrington Peaches, 
large and much better coloured than generally seen ; Moorpark Apricots, 
large and ripe ; Kirke’s Plums, a grand Countess Melon, and a dish 
of splendid Morello Cherries. The second collection contained Cannon 
Hall Muscats, with fine berries grandly finished, also highly finished 
bunches with large berries of Muscat of A'exandria, Madresfield Court, 
a good Hero of Lockinge Melon, excellent Lord Napier Nectarines, and 
a dish of the largest Brown Turkey Figs we have seen staged ; the other 
dishes were also good. Mr. J. Bannerman, gardener to Lord Bagot, 
Rugeley, was placed in the third position with a most creditable collec¬ 
tion, Peaches and Nectarines being especially fine, 
In the corresponding class for nine dishes, open to the county of 
Salop only, no less than seven collections were staged, and all well 
worthy of awards. Four prizes were offered—namely, £4, and the other 
three being £1 less each respectively. Mr. C. Beilis, gardener to Sir 
C. H, Rouse Broughton, Bart., with, as will readily be supposed, 
a splendid collection. The Grapes comprised Buckland Sweet¬ 
water—good bunches and large berries well finished. The bunches of 
Madresfield Court were large and more massive than generally seen, 
with bold berries slightly short of finish ; a very fine dish of Morello 
Cherries, a good Best of All Melon, Jargonelle Pears (good), 
splendid examples of Transparent Gage Plums, large Barrington 
Peaches, a fair Pine, and capital Moorpark Apricots. Mr. C, Roberts 
was a close second, having perfect examples of Gros Maroc Grapes, 
Lord Napier Nectarines, and Alexandra Noblesse Peaches. Mr. 
J. Langley, gardener to the Rev. T. M. Bulkeley Owen, was third, and 
had very fine Kirke’s Plums and Gros Colman Grapes. Mr. S. Bremmell 
secured the remaining award. For six dishes of hardy fruits seven or 
eight collections were staged—Peaches, Nectarines, Apricots, and Plums 
were excluded ; open to the county of Salop only. Thos. Meares, Esq., 
Clive Hall, secured the premier position, and staged dishes of Pears, 
Apples, Gooseberries, Strawberries, Cherries, and Black Currants. 
Mr. S. Postings, gardener to Mrs. L. Wright Boycott, second ; and Mr. 
G. Pearson, gardener to Lord Berwick, third. 
Grapes .—These formed a strong feature, as will be gathered from 
the fact that no fewer than 400 bunches were expected in the twelve 
classes devoted to these fruits. It will be perceived that it is useless to 
bring poor examples to a show of this description hoping for success. 
We should not be overstepping the mark in saying that the winning 
examples were as near perfection as it is possible to stage them. In the 
class for six bunches of blacks, two bunches each of three varieties, 
forty-two bunches of splendid Grapes were staged for the four prizes 
offered, which are exactly the same in amount as given for the open 
collection of fruit. Mr. J. Craven, gardener to J. Grant Morris, Esq., 
Allerton Priory, Liverpool, was given the premier position, which many 
compeiitors declared he richly deserved. He staged large bunches, with 
even berries and splendidly finished of Alicante ; Alnwick Seedling, 
grand, very fine berries, and good Madresfield Court. Mr. J. Lambert 
was a good second, and staged beautiful examples of Gros Maroc, 
Alicante, and Madresfield Court, the last very large and massive, but 
slightly wanting in colour. Mr. W. Elphinstone, gardener to E. Miller 
Mundy, Esq., Shipley Hall, Derby, followed with smaller bunches 
superbly finished of Madresfield Court, Alicante, and splendid Black 
Hamburgh. 
For three bunches of Black Hamburgh Grapes no less than six or 
seven competitors staged for the prizes offered. Mr. R. Brownbill, gar¬ 
dener to J. C. Sinclair, Esq., Rock Ferry, took the lead with large, well 
finished bunches. Mr. G. Middleton, gardener to R. Pilkington, Esq., 
Rainford, was second with smaller bunches, grandly finished and large 
berries. Mr. J. Wilkes, gardener to Mrs. Meakin, was third with even 
bunches, well finished but smaller in the berry than the two preceding 
collections. The other collections staged were slightly rubbed and a 
little deficient in colour. For three bunches of black, any other variety, 
no less than forty-two bunches were staged, and the exhibits throughout 
w’ere praiseworthy to all. Mr. J. Craven took the lead with large, 
well finished examples of Madresfield Court. Mr. Lawley secured 
the second position with the same kind, and Mr. J, Wilks third, staging 
also the same ; the bunches w'ere very good, but slightly uneven com¬ 
pared with those of the first and second collections. 
Eight collections were staged in the class for four bunches of whites, 
two bunches each of two varieties. Mr. J. Craven again took the lead 
with examples of Buckland Sweetwater and Muscat of Alexandria, 
which were as superb in every respect as his other exhibits in the Grape 
classes. Mr. W. Elphinstone was placed second with large bunches 
of Trebbiano and good Muscat of Alexandria, but the berries were not 
quite all even in size. Mr. C. Froud, gardener to Rev. Canon Coventry, 
'Worcester, third with large bunches of Buckland Sweetwater, berries 
uneven, and Muscat of Alexandria very good, but a little spotted. 
For two bunches of Muscats twelve exhibitors staged Muscat of 
Alexandria. Mr. A. Hall, gardener to J, Daintry, Esq., Congleton,, 
