August 7, 1886. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
781 
easy first, showing in his well-known style ; second, 
Mr. Trowlands. For table arranged by ladies, first, 
Miss Flight, who showed very good taste in her 
arrangement ; second, Miss Stratton. For the best 
arranged epergne, Mr. Cypher was again first. For a 
basket of flowers, first, Miss Flight. For a basket of 
wild flowers and grasses the entries were very numerous, 
and after some difficulty in judging, Miss Hobley 
carried off the palm. For ball and wedding bouquets, 
Mr. Cypher was easily first in both classes, and Mr. 
Eodgers second in both. 
Roses were poor, nothing near so good as those lately 
seen in the north. The first prize for twenty-four went 
to Messrs. Keynes, Williams & Co.; second, F. W. 
Flight, Esq.; third, Dr. Leach ; fourth, Mr. Warden, 
gardener to Sir F. Bathurst, Clarendon Park, Salisbury. 
For twelve blooms, first, Mr. Warden ; second, F. W. 
Flight, Esq. For twelve bunches of cut flowers, a good 
lot from Mr. Budd, the Gardens, Lockerby Hall, was 
first; second,Mr.Evans,MilchetCourt; third,Mr. James. 
Fortwelvebunches hardyflowers, first, Mr. Molyneau, for 
a grand lot well put up. Picotees, Zonal Pelargoniums, 
and Dahlias were fairly well exhibited, and with the 
last named, Messrs. Keynes, Williams &Co., Salisbury, 
carried off the first prize. 
Fruit. —Seldom have we seen better fruit here. The 
Grapes were very fine and highly finished, the entries 
numerous, and the competition very keen ; this 
making the leading classes very interesting. For a 
collection of eight distinct varieties, Mr. Ward, gardener 
to the Earl of Radnor, maintained his old position as 
first; second, Mr. Evans, gardener to Lady Louisa 
Ashburton. For three bunches of black Grapes, Mr. 
Pratt, The Gardens, Longleat, was first with well- 
coloured, highly finished bunches; second, Mr. 
Molyneaux ; third, Mr. Warden. For three bunches 
of white Grapes, Mr. Pratt was again first; second, 
Mr. Budd ; third, Mr. Wildsmith, gardener to Lord 
Eversley. For two bunches of black Grapes, first, 
J. Wylie, Esq. ; second, C. M. Shiply, Esq. ; third, 
J. Baily, Esq. For two bunches of white, first, 
J. Baily, Esq. ; second, J. Earl, Esq. ; third, Dr. 
Horton. For a single bunch of black, good Hamburghs 
from J. Wylie, Esq. grained the first prize ; while the 
first for white went to Mr. Budd. Pines were poor, 
but of Melons, both scarlet and green flesh were well 
shown. In the scarlet class, Mr. Drover was first-, 
while Mr. Earl was first for green. Outdoor fruits 
were well shown ; for a collection of six dishes of hardy 
fruits, Mr. Budd was first with a good lot; second, 
J. R. Wigram, Esq. ; third, Mr. J. Earl. 
Vegetables. —These were very fine indeed, the col¬ 
lections being good and well put up. Potatos and 
Onions were very fine indeed. For the collection of 
twelve distinct varieties, R. R. Wynham, Esq., was 
first; second, the Earl of Norman ton; third, Mr. J. 
Earl; while the first for nine varieties went to Mr. 
Molyneaux, and thefirst for amateurs to Mr. H. Guillam. 
The whole of these were A 1, seldom do we see a finer 
lot so well staged. 
Cottagers. —Great credit is due to the exhibitors in 
this class, both for plants, fruit, and vegetables ; some 
very creditable things were exhibited, showing that 
when inducements are offered, it encourages these to go 
into well, which the various exhibits testify some good 
fruit and vegetables when exhibited. 
Miscellaneous. —Messrs. John Laing & Co., Forest 
Hill, showed blooms of Hollyhock, and of their world 
renowned Begonias, which were greatly admired. 
Messrs. Keynes, Williams, & Co., contributed boxes of 
Dahlias, Verbenas, and Gladiolus, not for competition ; 
and Mr. W. H. Rodger’s, of Southampton, showed a 
fine collection of hardy ornamental trees and shrubs 
well arranged. Mr. Webber, Tunbridge, showed a fine 
bouquet of Carnation Pride of Penshurst, the best 
yellow, which was greatly admired by the ladies. It is 
gratifying to be able to state that the decision of the 
judges gave the greatest satisfaction, although in many 
instances it required very close scrutiny to decide upon 
the most meritorious points in several classes. 
Preston and District. —The promoters of the 
Preston and District Cottagers’ and Amateurs’ Floral 
Society are to be congratulated upon the eminent suc¬ 
cess of their third annual exhibition held on Saturday 
and Monday, at the Pleasure Gardens, Preston. In con¬ 
nection with the inauguration of the society, a somewhat 
singular incident happened, which, perhaps, has tended 
to its progress more than anything else. The borough, 
although eminently situated in many respects, is 
notable as having one of the highest, if not the highest, 
death rate of the large towns, and in spite of the 
exertions of the sanitary committee it fails to be 
materially reduced. Many experiments have been 
tried in attempts to find out the cause of the existing 
lamentable state of things. One of these was an effort 
to remove greenhouses from backyards in order to afford 
more air space. The passing of a resolution to this 
effect by the Town Council raised quite a storm, and at 
the following November election one or more members 
lost their seats. Those interested in the culture of plants 
and flowers in opposing the carrying into effect of the 
determination of the authority, argued that the pursuit 
was not only a healthful one, but it acted as a counter¬ 
action to the public-house, as well as fostered habits of 
thrift, tended to cleanliness, and was in every respect 
a thoroughly interesting, beneficial and useful occupa¬ 
tion. The opposition the society thus experienced in 
its first year has proved of immense benefit, for in 1884 
the exhibits did not number 300, in 1885 they were less 
than 400, whilst on Saturday the total was 510. Not 
only were there more plants, &c., staged, but the ex¬ 
hibitors had increased by nine. The proceedings are 
managed entirely by working men, all of whom are 
deserving of the highest praise for the success hitherto 
achieved in a matter outside the duties upon which 
their livelihood depends. 
An inspection of the show proved conclusively, that 
.the exhibitors had a wonderful knowledge with regard 
to the culture of plants, flowers, fruit, and vegetables, 
the respective departments containing specimens 
worthy of a place in the conservatories of the gentry 
of the neighbourhood. It was astonishing in going 
the rounds to come across those whose living is earned 
by the cultivation of nature’s choicest products, 
inspecting and passing the highest eulogiums upon 
the result of the efforts of those who labour under 
many disadvantages. Some of the plants staged 
proved a surprise to everybody, considering the 
circumstances under which they are grown, for they 
were in a thoroughly healthy condition, well developed, 
and rich in bloom. One exhibitor, who carried off 
several prizes, has as his forcing house and “conserva¬ 
tory ” combined, a sort of old stable. The divisions ex¬ 
clusively for those who have glass frames or greenhouses 
in then - backyards, were well represented. The plants 
in pots were in numerous instances, marvels of success. 
To look at some of them it seemed scarcely credible 
that they were raised in the way named. There were 
several exceptionally good specimen Fuchsias ; and 
Mr. James Ashworth, who carried off the first prize 
with two zonal Pelargoniums, is to be complimented 
upon the general excellence of his plants. The two 
Begonias that came in first were out of flower, but the 
foliage was satisfactory ; they belonged to William 
Morris. There were nice collections of Cockscombs, 
British Ferns, and Exotic Ferns. The competition of 
Musks in bloom, was strong, and the prize-takers, 
both Common and Harrison, were of great merit. 
In each class J. Ashworth secured the chief position, 
and Richard Magmon, second. The Liliurn staged by 
John Woodruffe attracted much attention, it being a 
well-developed plant in full bloom. The best specimen 
plant consisted of a Begonia of splendid foliage, the 
cultivation of William Morris. For the collection of 
three miscellaneous plants, Charles Parker received 
the principal award, with a nice Ixora Williamsii, 
Adiantum cuneatum, and Anthurium crystallinum. 
There were several groups of plants staged for effect, 
occupying not more than 20 ft. square, and those 
belonging to R. Magmon, looked exceedingly pretty, the 
background being made up of a tall flower-bearing 
Fuchsia, whilst in front were pots of Isolepsis gracilis, &c. 
The window-plant department contained some remark¬ 
able specimens, Pelargoniums, Petunias, and Begonias, 
being of a very high order of merit. With reference 
to cut-flowers, Roses came out well considering the in¬ 
clement weather recently experienced. Petunia blooms, 
single and double, were exceptionally good ; those 
shown by John Grimshaw being such, that if placed 
in competition with those produced by professional 
gardeners would have secured a high position. They 
were closely followed by examples sent by John 
Woodruffe. There was a keen contest in bouquets of 
home-grown flowers. For First Prize for bouquets, 
wild flowers for children under thirteen years, to be 
made in the Pavilion, there were only two entries. 
They, however, were praiseworthily arranged, especially 
considering that they were made up in the presence 
of the committee and a large number of visitors. The 
premiums were secured respectively by Ann S. Colleral, 
aged ten, and M. A. Magmon, nine. 
Turning to the divisions open to amateurs, it was at 
once evident that within the district are those capable of 
bringing to great perfection some of the choicest plants, 
flowers, fruits, and vegetables. Passing from Roses, 
three zonal Pelargoniums shone out conspicuously, 
and they were about the best plants in the exhibition. 
They were well developed, the flowers stood well up 
from the foliage, and they were uncommonly clean. 
They belonged to Thos. Shaples, and naturally came 
in first. Those succeeding them, owned by James 
Sanderson, were much smaller. For the award for three 
Petunias, the prizetakers were good plants. James 
Cumpstey, of Penwortham, staged three splendid Fuch¬ 
sias, they being admirably grown and full of flowers. 
Jas. Sanderson came second with far less plants, whilst 
John Jenkinson followed with specimens neither so well 
developed nor bearing so many blooms. John Knight 
entered three beautiful and distinctly marked Coleus, 
with which he carried off thefirst prize. Those coming 
next, belonging to Thos. Sharpies, were larger but not 
so distinct in their marking. The Begonias included 
some that were well grown, the foliage and bloom being 
excellent. John Grimshaw’s exotic Ferns showed up 
well ; and three Balsams sent by Jas. Cumpstey were 
of exceptional quality. The Lobelias of Thos. Whitwell 
were good plants and nicety in flower. The group of 
plants, arranged for effect on not more than 40 square 
ft., owned by the same exhibitor, deservedly carried off 
the chief premium ; those occupying not more than 30 
ft., belonging to John Duncan, came first ; and those 
on not more than 20 ft., sent by John Magmon, gained 
the highest award. 
The departments for fruit and vegetables were fairly 
well represented. There were some nice plates of 
Gooseberries and Currants. The principal prizetakers 
were Jas. Cumpstey, Penwortham ; Biehd. Bamford, 
Preston ; and Peter Barron, Leyland. So far as vege¬ 
tables were concerned, Potatos, Cabbages, Cucumbers, 
and Celery stood to the fore, and in these classes also 
the majority of the awards were secured by Messrs. 
Cumpstey, Bamford, and Barron. The judges, who 
performed their duties with great satisfaction, were 
Mr. ffm. Swan, Howick House Gardens, and Mr. John 
Newton, Longton. 
At the opening ceremony there was a large atten¬ 
dance. 
Mr. Tomlinson, M.P., who was warmly received, 
expressed the gratification he experienced in having 
the privilege of declaring the show open. He referred 
in eulogistic terms to the excellence of the various 
exhibits, and said the show throughout was a surpris¬ 
ingly beautiful one. He hoped the awards of the judges 
would give satisfaction, certainty looking at the display 
from a purely amateur point of view, and as an admirer 
of beautiful things in general and plants in particular, 
he thought the prizes had been rightly distributed. 
He could not but notice the Liliums ; in fact, at all 
the shows he had visited, in London and elsewhere, 
there seemed to be a spontaneous movement in the 
culture of that exceedingly pretty plant. Beside the 
splendid plants he observed, there were some very nice 
cut flowers. He had been greatly pleased with the 
groups of plants, in connection with which, among 
other elements, there was the qualification of cleanli¬ 
ness and neatness in the places where they were grown. 
These characteristics were most important; pests and 
insects were in every house, and it was the duty of 
cultivators to eradicate these to the greatest possible 
extent. In this they had succeeded. A society that 
promoted such a healthful and interesting pursuit was 
worthy of recognition, and therefore he was glad theirs 
was progressing. From what he saw they seemed 
already to have attained a creditable position, and he 
was sure those who had grown plants for that exhibi¬ 
tion would come again to secure some of the prizes ; he 
congratulated those who had received prizes. Displays 
like that clearly showed that floral and horticultural 
success was within the reach of the most humble, they 
demonstrated that it did not require very large space to 
bring about creditable and beautiful results, but rather 
care, attention and knowledge of plant life. He con¬ 
gratulated the officers of the society on the success 
attending their efforts. 
Wilts Horticultural.— July 297/t.— The hon. 
secretary (Mr. W. H. Williams) and the influential 
committee of management, composed of some of the 
leading citizens of the Wiltshire capital, and having the 
mayor of the city (W. M. Hammick, Esq.) as chairman, 
are to be congratulated upon the excellent show of 
plants, fruits, flowers, and vegetables, which was held 
by permission of the Lord Bishop of the diocese, in the 
palace grounds, Salisbury, on the above date. It 
would be hard to find such a suitable place in the 
vicinity of a populous town, and in the midst of beauti¬ 
ful trees, spreading shrubs, and flower beds, resplendent 
with a variety of well arranged colours, and the strains 
of enchanting music—it would, we repeat, be hard to 
find, not to say secure, a more suitable place for the 
holding of such an exhibition of grand plants, &c., as 
that which it is our pleasure to chronicle to-day, 
though consequent upon the weather in the afternoon 
having been somewhat showery, the takings at the 
gates were slightly less than they were last year. The 
plants of Messrs. Lock, Cypher, Rann, and Mould, 
were in excellent condition, and made quite a show in 
themselves. Messrs. Iggulden, Ward, Pratt, Warden, 
Evans, and Budd were the chief exhibitors of fruit. 
Two collections of twelve stove and greenhouse 
flowering plants, distinct, were staged, and very 
meritorious collections they were too Mr. Cypher, 
Cheltenham was first, and Mr. Rann, Handcross Park, 
Crawley, a good second. Sir. Cypher’s collection con¬ 
tained a grand plant of Phaenocoma prolifera Barnesii 
5 ft. through, and profusely flowered ; Ixora amabilis, 
bright and grandly flowered ; I. Pilgrimii, having 
large trusses of bright flowers ; Allamanda nobilis, 
Steplianotis floribunda, well flowered ; Erica femula, 
E. Irbyana, E. retorta major, Allamanda Hendersoni, 
&c. Mr. Rann’s best plants were Erica Williamsii, 
large and superbly flowered ; Statice Gilbertii, and 
Allamanda Wardleana. 
In the class for a like number of variegated and fine 
foliaged stove and greenhouse plants there were four 
contestants, and the collections staged were very close 
to each other in point of merit. First, Mr. Lock, 
gardener to W. B. Cleave, Esq., Newcombe House, 
Crediton, showing a grand lot of plants, his best being 
Gleichenia speluncse, 12 ft. over ; Croton Warrenii, a 
truly grand specimen ; C. Johannis, C. Disraelii, a very 
good plant ; C. Williamsi, all highly coloured ; Dasy- 
lirion acrostrichum, Cycas revoluta, and a grand plant 
of Cocos Weddeliana. Equal second, Messrs. Cypher 
and Rann, both showing in grand form ; second, Mr. 
Cypher ; third, Mr. Rann. Mr. Mould, Pewsey, was 
awarded an extra prize. 
