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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
September G, 1894. 
twelve. For twelve varieties, single, in trusses of six each, Mr. A. A. 
Walters was awarded first prize. In the class for twenty-four Roses, 
Dr. Budd was first, having good A. Colomb, Charles Lefebvre, Mrs. J. 
Laing, Duchess of Bedford, Chas. Darwin, Madame C. Crapelet, and 
Madame V. Verdier. Messrs. Keynes, Williams & Co. were second. Dr. 
Budd also took the first prize for twelve blooms. For twelve Teas 
Messrs. Keynes, Williams & Co. were first, Mr. A. H. Gray second. 
Major Clark was awarded first prize for twenty-four bunches of stove 
and greenhouse cut flowers, having a good stand, Mr. J. L. Holmes, who 
also staged well, being second. Mr. G. Humphries had the best Pelar¬ 
goniums ; Mr. Jones showing the best Asters. Mr. J. Burgess had good 
Hollyhocks, and Mr. Hooper took the first prize in the .class for twelve 
bunches of hardy annuals. Mr. A. A. Walters won in fine style with 
twenty-four bunches of hardy perennials ; Messrs. Case Bros., Cardiff, 
took the first prize with a splendid bouquet; and Mr. Jas. Cypher was 
first with a vase of cut flowers. 
Collections of fruit were very good, black Grapes forming a strong 
class. Plums and culinary Apples also being shown in numbers. The 
Duke of Beaufort (gardener, Air. W. Nash) was first with a fine collec¬ 
tion of twelve dishes of fruit, having excellent Alicante Grapes, good 
Violette Hative and Grosse Mignonne Peaches, and Cherries Mr. 
H. W. Ward, Longford Castle, was second, having good Peaches and 
Grapes ; Mrs. Gouldsmith third. In the class for eight bunches of 
Grapes Earl Cowley (gardener, Mr. J. Gibson) was easily first, showing 
Gros Maroc, fine Black Hamburgh, Muscat of Alexandria, and splendid 
Madresfield Court. Rev. Canon Coventry, Worcester, was second, and 
Mr. James Fortt third. The three bunches of Black Hamburgh class 
produced a numerous competition, Earl Cowley again winning with 
ease ; Mr. J. Dole second, and Mr. J. R. Brain third. Muscats were defi¬ 
cient in colour, Mr. Jas. Fortt winning the first prize for three bunches, 
the Rev, Canon Coventry second, and Mr. J. B. Brain third. In the 
class for any other variety, white, Mr. J. Dole was first with some fine 
Buckland Sweetwater, Mr. J. Webber and Mr. Brain being second and 
third respectively with the same variety. The Duke of Beaufort was 
first with very fine Alicantes in the class for any other black variety, 
Mr. Jas. Fortt was first for two bunches grown in the district. For a 
green-fleshed Melon Mr. J. A. Martin was first ; and Lady Theodora 
Guest was first for any other variety. 
In the class for nine Peaches Mr. H. Prodgers was first with splendid 
Alexandra Noblesse ; Mr. H. Harris winning first prize for six with good 
but rather pale examples of the same variety. Mr. W. H. Long was 
awarded first for nine Nectarines, showing good Pineapple ; Sir Jerom 
Murch taking first in the class for six. In the class for dessert not 
Green Gage Mr. T. W. Dunn was the winner of the first prize. Mr. 
C. Hosborne was first for culinary with very fine Black Diamond, Mr, 
Moore having the best Green Gages. Messrs. Gray & Sons were first 
with good Brunswick Figs. Mr. J. Webber had the beat Cherries. For 
three dishes of Pears Earl Cowley was the chief winner, and for twelve 
fruits, dessert, Mr. Hall was first with Prince Imperial. Mr. G. Man¬ 
ning had the best three dishes of dessert Apples, and Mr. Hall the best 
single dish. Miss Maitland being awarded first prize for three dishes of 
culinary Apples. 
Vegetables were shown in fine condition by Mr. Wilkins and Mr. 
Geo. Garaway, the former taking first prize for twelve varieties. Good 
produce was also shown for the prizes offered by Messrs. Sutton <fe Sons, 
Webb & Sons, and G. Cooling & Son. Cottagers’ exhibits, though rough 
here and there, were in the main of good quality and excellent 
appearance. 
SANDY.— August 30th. 
The twenty-sixth annual exhibition of the Sandy and District Horti¬ 
cultural Society took place on August 30th in the fine park surround¬ 
ing Sandy Place, by the kind permission of Mrs. Foster, and was a great 
success horticulturally and financially, thousands of persons attending 
the show. Liberal prizes were offered for ten stove and greenhouse 
plants in flower, distinct. Mr. J. Cypher, Cheltenham, was well to the 
front with grand specimens, noteworthy being Erica Aitoniana, Bou¬ 
gainvillea glabra, Allamanda nobilis, and Statice profusa. Mr. J. F. 
Mould, Pewsey, who was second, had a well flowered Erica Aitoniana in 
his collection. Mr. Finch, gardener to Mrs. Marriott, Coventry, was 
placed third with creditable plants. For six foliage plants, Mr. G. 
Claydon, gardener to Mrs. Astell, Woodbury Hall, was first with fine 
specimens of Cissus discolor, Caladium Chantini, and well coloured 
Crotons. Mrs. Wingfield was second, and Mr. G. Redman third. 
Groups of plants for effect were very creditable arrangements, and 
the prizes went to Messrs. Bmpson, Claydon, and Redman. In the class 
for twelve Zonal Pelargoniums the last-named exhibitor secured the 
leading position with well flowered plants. Begonias were well flowered 
examples, the best being contributed by Messrs. E. T. Leeds, Smith, and 
G. Claydon, who gained the prizes in the order named. For a specimen 
stove or greenhouse plant in flower, Mr. W. Finch gained the chief 
award with a finely flowered plant of Erica Hartnelli. 
For forty-eight cut Roses Messrs. G. & W. H. Burch, Peterborough, 
were first; second, Messrs. Paul & Son; third, Mr. E. B. Lindsell, 
Hitchin. An attractive class was that for twenty-four Show Dahlias. 
Here the prizes went to Messrs. Keynes, Williams, & Co., Mr. R. Petfield, 
and Mr. R. Burgin. For twelve Fancies—first, Messrs. Keynes, Williams, 
and Co. ; second. Mi. R. Burgin. Pompon Dahlias constituted a large 
and effective class, the awards for twelve bunches going to Messrs. 
Keynes, Williams, & Co., Mrs. Darwin, and Mr. F. T. Hunt. Cactus 
Dahlias were grandly shown by Messrs. Keynes, Williams, & Co. and 
Mr. R. Burgin. An attractive class was that in which prizes were offered 
for twenty-four bunches of hardy herbaceous flowers, the prizewinners 
being Messrs. Paul & Son, Messrs. Laxton Brothers, Mr. A. Prince, and 
Rev. W. Crouch. Table decorations and bouquets were well and exten¬ 
sively displayed, many of the exhibits showing much taste and skill in 
arrangement. The principal prizetakers were Miss K. Meadley, Miss 
M. Foden, Miss A. Mould, Mrs. E. Beckett, and Mr. G. R. Allis. 
Fruit made a fine display, a good competition being the rule in all 
the classes. In the class for two bunches of Black Hamburgh Grapes 
fine fruit was shown by Messrs. Empson, More, and Allis, who secured 
the awards in the order named. Muscat of Alexandria, well finished 
examples, were contributed by the prizewinners—Messrs, Empson, 
Forbes, and Allis, Prizes were offered for Peaches grown from outdoors 
and under glass, the chief prizetakers being Messrs. Claydon, Myers, 
Bailey, Denton, and Carter. Nectarines were well shown by Messrs. 
Claydon, Allis, and others. Plums made a remarkable display, as also 
did Apples and Pears. Melons and Figs were also well shown. 
For the best collection of vegetables, the special prizes being offered 
by Messrs. James Carter «& Co., Mr. W. J. Empson gained the first prize. 
His principal dishes were Telephone Peas, Duke of Edinburgh Cucumber, 
Sharpe’s Victor Potato, Canadian Wonder French Bean, and Summer 
Favourite Carrot. Second, Mr. G. Woodhouse. Messrs, Harrison and 
Sons offered prizes for three dishes of new Potatoes that have not been 
in commerce over two years. First, Mr. F. Davison, with good clean 
tubers. Second, Mr. R. Crawley, who had fine tubers of Fidler’s Colossal, 
Jenny Deane, and Future Fame. For a collection of Potatoes—named, 
not more than ten varieties—some remarkably fine and clean samples 
were shown. Mr. H. Scotchbrook gained the premier position ; he had 
fine tubers of Best of All, Buttons’ Seedling, Reading Giant, and Lord 
Tennyson. Second, Mr. J. Bradford, whose principal sorts were Lord 
Tennyson, Abundance, Reading Russet, and Windsor Castle. Third, Mr. 
H. W. Brown, who had fine tubers of King of the Russets. Other 
collections and single dishes of vegetables were contributed in large 
numbers and excellent condition. As was to be expected in Bedfordshire, 
some fine types of Onions were shown—viz.. White Spanish, White 
Globe, White or Brown Intermediate, and other forms, the principal 
prizewinners being Messrs. Wood, Brown, Davison, Lack, Arlesley, Pym, 
and Foster. 
Messrs. Laxton Bros, sent some fine bulbs of Laxton’s Sandy Prize 
White Spanish Onion, not for competition ; as also a good collection of 
dessert and kitchen Apples in most of the leading varieties. Mr. Allan 
Jeeves, Seddington, Sandy, sent a picturesquely arranged stand of 
Bedfordshire pickles, consisting of Onions, mixed pickle, piccalilly. Red 
Cabbage, Cucumber and Cauliflower. Messrs. W. Cutbush & Son, 
Higbgate, sent a fine and well arranged bank of flowering and foliage 
plants, not for competition. 
The cottagers of the district made a good and extensive display of 
plants, flowers, fruit, and vegetables. The show was well managed by 
the Hon. Secretaries, Messrs. G. T. Leeds-Smith, and W. Green. 
ROYAL OXFORDSHIRE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, 
August 30th. 
Amidst the most pleasing surroundings, rendered more charming by 
summer sunshine, this Society held a successful exhibition on Thursday, 
the 30th ult., in the garden of Wadham College, visitors to the show 
having the privilege, granted to them by the Warden, of access to his 
adjacent pleasure grounds. Enclosed within stone walls, these gardens 
are as delightful as any in the University, and notwithstanding that on 
two sides they abut on the roads, they present inside an aspect of 
gratifying seclusion, made impressively refreshing by their umbrageous 
trees in summer time, and eminently charming all the year round. 
They occupy an area tf about six acres, and were laid out and furnished 
in a style that has produced ac the present time as perfect garden 
scenery as can be met with within the City of Oxford. 
The exhibition, as stated, was held in the College garden, and the 
productions were arranged in two large marquees as well as on staging 
conveniently placed around a portion of the College buildings and the 
most spacious paths. One of the marquees was entirely devoted to the 
classes for plants, while the other contained those for fruits and cut 
flowers, the vegetables forming an important feature out of doors, and 
altogether constituting as meritorious an exhibition as any corresponding 
one hitherto held by the Society, which has enjoyed a successful carter 
of sixty-four years. The competition was confined to all members of 
the Society in the first division, to amateurs in the second, and cottagers, 
who are always well represented at these shows, in the third. 
The most noteworthy of the exhibits in the classes for plants were 
those for six exotic Ferns, Mr. J. Johnson, Garsington, being placed 
first with handsome specimens, Mr. G. Herbert Morrell second with 
plants of rather less dimensions, and Mr. C. J. Bates third. For twelve 
British Ferns Mr. J. Walker, Thame, who staged a well matched group, 
was placed first, Mr. Bates being second ; while in the class for six the 
best were those of Mr. J. Johnson and Mr. W. F. Cross, who secured the 
first and second prizes in the order named. Fuchsias were remarkably 
well shown by the Warden of Wadham College, his six specimens gain¬ 
ing the premier award, and a similar distinction for a specimen greenhouse 
plant. Mr. Mattock, New Headington,took the leading position in the class 
for six stove or greenhouse plants, as well as for a specimen stove plant 
in flower ; Mr. G. Jacob, Witney, being first for a specimen ornamental 
foliage plant, and Mr. Johnson first for specimen hardy plants in flower. 
Single tuberous Begonias were well shown by Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Stone, 
and Mr. M. Wooten, being placed in the order named in a class for six 
plants; Mr. Johnson and Mr. M. Wootten securing first and second 
