August 30, 1894. 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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Peas, and Sutton’s Satisfaction Potatoes. W. Collins,Esq., BurgeS! Hill, 
was second ; and Mr. A. Ayling, gardener to Rev. Gerald Moor, 
Lyminater Vicarage, Arundel, third. For a collection of six varieties 
there were ten entries, amongst which Mr. J. Mitchell, gardener to 
Major Maberley, Mytten, Cuckfield, was a good first, Mr. E. Laurence, 
gardener to T. Oliver, E^q., Tonbridge, Horsham, being second, and Mr. 
F. Godby, gardener to Dr. Withers Moore, Burgess Hill, third. 
The first prize in the class for a collection of six varieties of Potatoes 
went to Mr. W. Manton, who staged even, clean samples of Pink 
Perfection, Reading Giant, Schoolmaster, Sutton’s Satisfaction, Snow¬ 
drop, and Sutton’s Seedling. Messrs. W. Miles & Co. were second, and 
Mr. A. Kemp, gardener to C. R. Scrase-Dickens, Esq., Coolhurst, 
Horsham, third. Amongst the other vegetables shown were Celery, 
Carrots, Turnips, Beans, Runner and Dwarf French, Beet, Tomatoes, 
and Cucumbers, all of which were staged in creditable condition but 
not in very large numbers, many of those who had entered not staging 
their produce. 
Miscellaneous exhibits were numerous and greatly diversified. 
Messrs. Balchin & Sons, Hassocks Nurseries, Sussex, occupied one end 
of the Corn Exchange with an exhibit comprising Dutch bulbs of 
sorts, Liliums, and Gladioli, splendidly arranged, and very effective. 
Mr. B. Ladhams, Shirley, Southampton, showed hardy flowers in good 
form, while Mr. H. C. Prinsep, The Gardens, Buxted Park, sent a superb 
collection of Caladiums in which many fine varieties were noticeable. 
Mr. Charles Kilminster, Steyning, arranged hardy flowers, and Mr. 
B. R. Davis. Yeovil, was represented by some magnificent double 
Begonias. Messrs, Tilley Bros., Brighton, had a stand of seeds and 
Dutch bulbs which was very interesting. Messrs. T. Rivers & Son, 
Sawbridgeworth, Herts, sent fruit trees in pots grown in their usual 
perfect style, and also Grapes, while Messrs. J. Cheal & Sons, Lowfield 
Nurseries, Crawley, arranged a collection of fruit composed of excellent 
examples, and also a small stand of hardy flowers in great variety. 
READING.— August 29th. 
The summer exhibition of the Reading Horticultural Society was 
held yesterday (Wednesday) in the For bury Gardens, by permission of 
the Mayor and Corporation of Reading. As usual the show was an ex¬ 
cellent one, the produce staged being on the whole remarkably good. A 
huge marquee was required to stage the exhibits, these being tastefully 
arranged. In most of the classes the entries were numerous, particu¬ 
larly in the amateurs’ section. Groups and specimen plants were note¬ 
worthy in the open classes, in some instances the competition being quite 
keen. Cut flowers formed a feature of the exhibition, while fruit and 
vegetables were strongly represented. The arrangements were admirably 
carried out by the courteous Secretary, Mr. W. L. Walker of Auricula 
fame, assisted by an efficient Committee. We append the names of the 
prizewinners in the leading classes, pressure on our space precluding a 
detailed report. 
Groups of plants were not very numerous, but those shown were 
most effective. In the open class for a group not exceeding 200 square 
feet there were three competitors, the first prize being taken by Mr. 
Pope, gardener to J. P. White, Esq., Wargrave. Like the rest this 
group was arranged on a grass bank, and presented a charming appear¬ 
ance. The back consisted of Palms, in front of which Liliums were 
arranged. The main portion of the group comprised a base of Maiden¬ 
hair Ferns, from which rose small Crotons, Draemnas, Palms, Caladiums 
and Francoa ramosa, with various other plants. A rather formal 
edging of Panicum variegatum completed the arrangement. Mr. Wool- 
ford, gardener to Alfred Palmer, Esq , Bast Thorpe, was second with a 
charming group, less formal in appearance than the first prize exhibit. 
The third prize went to Mr. Abery, Tilehurst, who had a creditable 
group. Mr’ Coates was first in the class for a smaller group of plants, 
.showing a choice arrangement. Mr. Goddard, gardener to J. W. 
Hounslow, Esq., Down’s House, Reading, being second. 
There were three entries in the class for six variegated or fine-foliage 
plants open to all exhibitors. Mr. W. Finch, Coventry, was awarded 
the first prize for a grand specimen of Croton angustifolium. Asparagus 
plumosus, and Latania borbonica amongst others. Mr. J, F. Mould, 
Pewsey, was a close second, showing very fine Crotons with other plants. 
Mr. Pope was awarded the third prize for much 8m.aller specimens. For 
six flowering plants in the open class, Mr. Mould, Pewsey, was first 
with Bougainvillea glabra, Ixora Dixiana, Ericas, and Statice Gilberti 
amongst others. Mr. Finch was second with good specimens. There 
were no other exhibitors in this class. 
Mr. Finch was first in the class for a specimen stove or greenhouse 
plant, showing Erica Marnockiana. Mr. Mould was second with 
Bougainvillea glabra, Mr. Chamberlain being third with an Ivy-leaf 
Pelargonium. Ferns were good, the best half dozen coming from 
Mr. Willis, Caversham, whose contribution included a very fine plant of 
Davallia Mooreana. Mr. Knowles was awarded the third prize for 
small plants, no second being adjudged. Mr. Coles won in the amateurs’ 
class for four stove and greenhouse Ferns, Mr. Marshall being second, 
and Mr. Chamberlain third. Mr. Dockerill was the only exhibitor of 
six Lycopodiums, and the first prize was awarded. 
In the class for six Liliums there were only two exhibitors, these 
being Mr. Dockerill, gardener to J. W. Palmer, Esq., M.P., Elmhurst, 
and Mr. Knowles, gardener to F. Crisp, Esq., Friar Park, to whom 
the first and second prizes were awarded. For four Coleuses in pots 
there were four entries, and some fine plants were staged. Mr. T. 
Turton, gardener to J. Hargraves, Esq., was first with grand pyramidal 
specimens. Mr. Willis, gardener to IL J. Simonds, Esq., Caversham, 
was seconl with bushy plants, the third prize going to Mr. Chamberlain. 
For the best new or rare plant Mr. Ross, gardener to Colonel Archer 
Houblen, Welford Park, Newbury, was first with Tillandsia tessellata. 
Mr. Woolford was second with Cypripedium Charlesworthi, Mr. Finch 
being third with Dracaena australis variegata. Tuberous Begonias were 
well flowered. Mr. Woolford was first with half a dozen plants, 
showing fine specimens. Mr. Dockerill was second, and Mr. Abery was 
third. 
Fuchsias were much better than can be usually seen at provincial 
shows, and the competition was very keen. Mr. Turton secured the 
premier honour in the class for half-dozen plants, showing grand 
snecimens. Mr. J. Bright was second and Mr. Hewton third. Zonal 
Pelargoniums were best shown by Messrs. Chamberlain, Woolford, and 
Booker, to whom the prizes were awarded. Mr. Johnson won in the 
class for six table plants, the second prize going to Mr. Pope, Wargrave, 
and the third to Mr. Bowermau. Mr. Woolford was awarded the first 
prize for three Orchids, and Mr. \Yaite, gardener to J. Lawrence, Esq., 
Stanley Hiouse, Reading, was first for three Fuchsias in a restricted 
class, Mr. Booker being second. For four foliage plants, Mr. Coates, 
gardener to Robert Hewett, Esq., St. Mary’s Hill, Reading, was first, 
showing good specimens, Mr. Willis being second. 
Cut flowers were numerous, Mr. W. Finch and Mrs. Phippen showing 
well in the class for eighteen bunches of greenhouse and hardy blooms. 
Mr. Turton and Mr. Booker had fine bunches of hardy flowers. Asters 
and Dahlias were also extensively staged, some grand blooms being 
noticeable. Messrs. J. Cheal & Sons, Crawley, and Eric Such, Maiden¬ 
head, were the exhibitors in the class for twelve bunches of single 
Dahlias. Bouquets were well shown by Messrs. Perkins & Co., Coventry, 
and Mrs. Phippen, Reading, Bouquets and baskets of flowers in the 
classes open to ladies only also made a beautiful display. 
As mentioned above, fruit and vegetables were extensively shown, 
the quality also being good. With their customary generosity on such 
occasions Messrs. Sutton & Sons gave the whole of the prizes, amounting 
to £2G, in a division set apart for fruit and vegetables, and open to all 
exhibitors. The principal class in this division was for a collection of 
fruit, to consist of eight dishes of distinct kinds. There were four com¬ 
petitors here, all staging well. Mr. Smith, gardener to Richard Ovey, 
Esq., Badgemore, Henley, was, however, awarded the first prize. This 
exhibitor had grand Muscat of Alexandria and Black Alicante Grapes, 
Barrington Peaches, Best of All Melon, Kirke’a Plum, Williams’ 
Bon Chretien Pear, and Worcester Pearmain Apples. Mr. Goodman, 
gardener to Miss Hemmersley, Bourne End, was a close second, the 
third prize going to Mr. Howard, gardener to Mrs, Myers, Benham 
Park. Mr. Mowbray, gardener to Msjor Hon. H. C. Legge, Fulmer, 
Slough, secured the first prize for a collection of six dishes, showing 
good Plums, Apples, Muscat Grapes, Nectarines, and Peaches. The 
second prize was won by Mr. Johnson, gardener to A. Gilliart, Esq., 
Duffield, Slough, this exhibitor having grand bunches of Muscat of 
Alexandria Grapes. Mr. Cole, gardener to Sir G. Russell Bart., Swallow- 
field Park, was third, with fine fruit. 
Grapes made a fine display in the division where the prizes were 
given by the well known Reading seed firm. Mr. Howard, gardener to 
Mrs. Myers, Benham Park, was first with good Black Hamburghs, Mr. 
Wilson, Lower Redlands, being second, and Mr. Bowerman, Hackwood, 
third. Mr. Wilson was also first with three bunches of black Grapes, 
showing Alicantes in good condition, Mr. Smith was second, with Mr, 
Pound being third, and Mr. Bowerman was awarded an extra prize. 
Muscat of Alexandria Grapes were splendid, particularly those shown 
by Mr. Smith, to whom the first prize was awarded. Mr. W, Lane, 
King’s Ride, Ascot, was second, and Mr. Mowbray third. 
Nectarines were well coloured, and in the class for one dish there 
were nine entries, Mr. Howard was first, shoving Pineapple in good 
condition ; the second prize going to Mr. Ashman, gardener to C. T. D. 
Crews, Esq., Billingham ; Mr. Mowbray being third. Mr. Bowerman, 
Hackwood, had the best dish of Peaches, showing beautifully coloured 
Barringtons. Mr. Finch, Coventry, was second with the same variety. 
Plums, Apples, and Melons were extensively shown, the leading prizes 
being taken by Messrs. Goodman, Turton, and Osman, the litter gaining 
the first award for a Melon with Buttons’ Scarlet, out of a large number 
of competitors. Mr. S. Mortimer, Farnham, won with a brace of 
Cucumbers, staging a handsome pair of Buttons’ A1—a splendid variety 
that wilt in due course be extensively grown. 
Miscellaneous exhibits included a group of plants from Messrs. 
Standish & Co., Ascot, Roses and Dahlias were also shown by Mr. 
C. Turner, Slough. Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons had an extensive display 
of hardy flowers, and Mr. F. Bright sent Tomatoes in pots. Grapes and 
Tomatoes were exhibited by Mr, Churchman, Wokingham, and Messrs. 
S. Spooner & Sons, Hounslow, had a collection of Apples and Plums. 
Messrs. J. Cheal & Sons had Dahlias and cut hardy flowers ; while Mrs. 
Phippen, Broad Street, Reading, made a good display with plants and 
floral decorations. 
Vegetables occupied another position of the grounds, and were 
well represented in the special classes. Messrs. Webb & S )ns. Carter 
and Co., and John Sharpe & Son offered prizes for collections of 
vegetables grown from seeds supplied by the respective firms. On the 
whole the produce was of excellent quality, and ic was noticed that Mr. 
Pops, Highclere Castle ; Mr. Lye, Sydmonton Court Gardens, Ninvbury; 
Mr. C. J. Waite, Esher ; Mr, Bowerman, Hackwood, and Mr. Kneller, 
Malshanger Park, were the chief exhibitors, but in order to go to press 
our reporter was compelled to leave the exhibition before the awards 
were made in this section. 
