828 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
August 28, 1886. 
with cream and maroon. The following five varieties 
from Messrs. Kelway & Son :—Empress of India, lilac, 
flaked with rose and white, and the throat pencilled 
with crimson ; Prince Edward of Sax Weimar, rich 
orange-scarlet, feathered with crimson ; Lord Ashbourne, 
orange-scarlet, flaked and feathered with crimson, very 
fine, the most circular flower we have seen in Gladioli ; 
Lady Salisbury, flesh coloured, with lemon-yellow 
lower petals, feathered with dark rose ; and Lady 
Macfarren, a pure white of great size, slightly feathered 
with puce. Single Dahlia, Amos Perry, rich maroon, 
very striking ; and Miss Limaker, crimson, suffused 
with violet, and having an orange band round the 
disk, very distinct ; and Dahlia Yellow Constance, a 
decorative variety of the so called Cactus type, very 
bright yellow in colour ; all from Mr. T. S. Ware. 
Pompon Dahlia Eccentric, a very pretty variety, with 
crimson, scarlet and white in various blends or com¬ 
binations, no two blooms being alike, from Mr. 
Turner. Single Dahlia, Mr. Rose, a very showy 
crimson maroon, striped with white and pale lilac, from 
Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons. 
Cut blooms of very fine single and double tuberous 
Begonias, &c., came from Messrs. Cannell & Sons also ; 
and the New Plant & Bulb Co., showed a brightly 
coloured variety of Cattleya superba, collected in 
Colombia, and therefore amenable to cooler treatment 
than the ordinary form ; and small plants of Impatiens 
Jerdonite and bicolor. Mr. C. Kershaw, Slead Syke 
Nurseries, Brighouse, sent several exam pies of Adiantum 
cuneatum elegans, a dwarf-growing form with deeper 
cut pinnules than the ordinary Maidenhair. 
The prizes offered by the society for vegetables 
brought out a far greater wealth of high-class pro¬ 
duce than those offered by The Agricultural and Horti¬ 
cultural Association, and we regret that we cannot find 
space for such a full notice of the various classes as 
their merits thoroughly deserve. In a strong compe¬ 
tition with large and cleanly-grown Potatos, Mr. G. 
Kirtland, Bletchington, Oxon, took a first prize for a 
single dish with Sutton’s Fillbasket, a rough skinned 
white Kidney; and Mr. H. Gibbs, Church Green, 
Sevenoaks, was first for three dishes, with fine samples 
of Essex Challenge, Vicar of Laleham, and Woodstock 
Kidney. The last named was also first in a fine com¬ 
petition with two dishes of Peas, showing Telephone 
and Stratagem ; and Stratagem was again first in the 
single dish class, the successful exhibitor being Mr. G. 
W. Kentish, Bedmond, near Kempstead. Onions, 
first, Mr. G. Hacker, Coleshill, with White Spanish; 
Cabbages, first, Mr. J. Bunting, Enfield ; Lettuces, 
first, Mr. W. Dredge, Shenley; Scarlet Runners, first, 
Mr. G. Kirtland, beating thirty-four others ; Broad 
Beans, first, Mr. T. Venn, Eriars’ Cottages, East Acton; 
Turnips, first, Mr. H. Bunce, ; Carrots, first, Mr. G. 
North, Mitre Street, Buckingham, among thirty-six 
competitors ; Cauliflowers, Celery, &c., were all un¬ 
usually fine, and attracted a large measure of attention 
from the visitors. 
The first “National Co-operative Flower Show,” 
initiated by The Agricultural and Horticultural As¬ 
sociation though undoubtedly very creditable, suffered 
somewhat by comparison with the society’s exhibition, 
owing doubtless to the restricted character of the latter 
competitions. Here, however, were also to be seen an 
exceedingly fine show of Potatos in classes for rounds 
and kidneys, the first prizes in which fell to Mr. John 
Sturch, West Haddon, Rugby, and Mr. James Adams, 
of the same place. Another resident in the same vil¬ 
lage, Mr. Geo. Bull, also secured the highest award for 
Peas, indeed, the best Carrots, Turnips, six bunches of 
annuals, and six Asters, all came from the same district. 
In the gardeners’ classes, Mr. Oliver Goldsmith, Poles- 
den Lacy, Dorking, was first for Melons, Cucumbers, 
Vegetable Marrows, Potatos, and a collection of annuals; 
and Mr. J. Dean, Titsey Gardens, Limpsfield, was also 
a successful competitor, securing the leading awards for 
a collection of vegetables, Cauliflowers, Beet, &c., 
besides several second prizes. 
Burton-on-Trent Floral and Horticultu¬ 
ral. — August 25th. —The second show of this society, 
held this year, took place on Wednesday last, on the 
Hay, under most favourable conditions, the weather 
being splendid and the attendance very large. The 
entries were very numerous and the competition very 
strong, and it being late before the judges commenced 
their work, the public were admitted before it was 
finished, rendering this more important work very 
difficult. There was a weakness in the plant depart¬ 
ment, but the cut flowers, fruit and vegetables were 
very good ; some fine specimens in the various classes 
being exhibited. The cottagers came our in full force, 
and their various exhibits were of first class quality, 
reflecting great credit upon the growers. For a collec¬ 
tion of plants arranged for effect, 40 yards super, Mr. 
W. Bennett, gardener to Lord Burton of Rangemore, 
was first; and Mr. E. Warren, gardener to R. Tliorne- 
hill, Esq., the Abbey, second. For six stove plants, 
Mr. Prince, gardener to Miss Gretton, Bladen House, 
was first, his plants being clean, fresh and well coloured, 
consisting of Kentia Fosteriana, Crotons Queen Vic¬ 
toria, Majesticus, Weismanni, Adiantum Farleyense 
and a Maranta ; second, Mr. Meakin. For six green¬ 
house plants, the same exhibitors stood in the same 
order; as also for Ferns, Mr. Prince’s plants being very 
good, the dozen consisting of Alsophylla Australis, 
Davallia Mooreana, Gymnogramma chrysophylla, 
Adiantums cuneatum, Farleyense and gracillimum, 
Davallia bullata, Lomaria Gibba, Leucostegia immersa, 
and Polypodium appendiculatum ; this very fine Fern 
is seldom seen as exhibited here, but it is a first-class 
Fern for exhibition when seen in fine condition. Achi- 
menes, Gloxinias, Pelargoniums, Begonias, Petunias, 
&c., were poor. The six good table plants from Mr. 
J. Brunt were easily first. 
Cut Flowers. —Bouquets were good : first, Messrs. 
Pearson, Chilwell; second, Messrs. Perkins & Son, 
Coventry; third, Mr. Clark, of Wooton Hall. For 
twenty-four Roses, Mr. J. Howe, of Nottingham, was 
easily first, and the same exhibitor had all his own 
way with twelve also. Dahlias were first class, the 
finest bloom we have seen this season. The first prizes 
for twelve and six both went to Mr. Carrington, of 
Derby. For twelve Pansies : first, Messrs. J. & H. 
Hickley, of Loughborough. Hollyhocks, Carnations, 
Verbenas, Stocks, Asters, Marigolds, and Gladiolus 
were shown in quantity, good flowers being set up ; the 
African Marigolds were very fine (seldom seen so good), 
these came from Messrs. Hickley, of Loughborough. 
In Fruit the entries were numerous, the competition 
strong, and the quality quite up to the usual standard. 
For a collection of twelve varieties, Mr. Bennett, of 
Rangemore, was an easy first, his dishes consisting of 
good Alicante, Foster’s Seedling, and Gros Maroc 
Grapes ; a good Melon, Hero of Lockinge, and a Seed¬ 
ling ; Royal George and Violette Hative Peaches, Apri¬ 
cots, Plums, Cherries, Figs, and Nectarines, anice lot well 
put up ; second, Mr. C. Maynard, Cole Orton Hall ; 
third, Mr. Smith, Alvaston Hall, these last two were 
very close to each other, the former just securing the 
verdict in his favour. Black Hamburghs were good : 
first, Mr. Smith; second, Mr. Bentley ; third, Mr. 
Brunt. Black Grapes, any other sort, first, Mr. Prince ; 
second, Mr. Bennett ; third, Mr. Maynard. Superb 
Muscats of Alexandria from Rangemore, secured for 
Mr. Bennett the premier award in this class ; second, 
Mr. Smith ; third, Mr. Prince. For any other white, 
Mr. Prince was first with good Buckland Sweetwater ; 
only one Pine was shown, that by Mr. Prince, who was 
worthily awarded the prize. Good Peaches from Mr. 
Bennett were first, while Mr. Shepherd was in the 
same position for Nectarines and Apricots. Plums, 
Cherries, Pears, Apples, Gooseberries, and Currants 
all were well shown, and good fruits being exhibited. 
Vegetables, wore good all round. For a collection of 
twelve varieties, Messrs. Hickley, of Loughborough, 
just secured the verdict from Mr. E. Shephard, Mr. 
Bennett being third. These were first-rate and the 
entries numerous, Potatos made a fine show, good 
specimens being plentiful. The prize offered for the 
best dish in the whole show was secured by Mr. Bennett 
with a grand sample of International Kidney. Beans, 
Peas, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Onions, Beet, &c., 
were first-class, and the competition very strong. A 
word of praise is due to the amateurs and cottagers for 
the. admirable manner in which they showed in the 
various classes, some fine products, reflecting great 
credit upon the various exhibitors who put up, both in 
flowers, fruits, and vegetables, showing that great 
interest is taken, especially by the cottagers, in the 
cultivation of the subjects mentioned. 
Trowbridge Horticultural. — The thirty- 
seventh exhibition of this society took place on 
Wednesday, August 18th, under the most favourable 
auspices. The weather, which had for a week or two 
been very stormy, gave signs of being more settled on 
the day in question, in the end proving all that 
could. be desired ; and in the words of one of the 
committee when speaking on the question of the 
weather, remarked, “That we Trowbridge people are 
lucky fellows,” with which remark I think most of 
them agreed, when it is considered that this society 
has successfuly combated the vicissitudes of the past 
few years, and is now in the flourishing condition 
of having over £200 in the bank. The energetic, 
courteous, and experienced secretary, Mr. James 
Huntley, and the indefatigable working committee are 
to be. congratulated on the splendid success of this ex¬ 
hibition, which was pronounced by those who had seen 
the exhibits for many successive years to be one of the 
best, if not the very best, the society has ever held. 
As is now generally known, Trowbridge is celebrated 
for its Fuchsias, and I think it would be difficult to 
find a more beautiful lot than was put up by Mr. J. 
Matthews, gardener to W. R. Brown, Esq., Trowbridge, 
who staged in the principal class for six distinct va¬ 
rieties magnificent specimens of pyramids from 10 ft. 
high, and bloomed profusely from base to summit. 
The varieties were Marchioness of Bath, Doel’s 
Favourite, Hon. Mrs. Hay, Seedling, Beauty of Trow¬ 
bridge, and Charming. They were a beautiful lot, and 
deservedly awarded first prize. Mr. H. Pocock, gar¬ 
dener to J. P. Haden, Esq., Trowbridge, was awarded 
second with smaller, but fresh and bright plants. In 
the class for four plants Mr. Matthews was again first, 
showing Rose of Castile, Hon. Mrs. Ley, Arabella, and 
Doel s lavourite; Mr. G. Tucker, gardener to Major 
Clark, Trowbridge, was second ; and Mr. H. Pocock 
third. For six stove and greenhouse plants, Mr. 
Tucker was first, showing a grand Rondeletia speciosa 
major, Stephanotis floribunda, and Ixora Fraseri; Mr. 
H. Pocock being second with a good Ixora coecinea, 
llipladenia Brearleyana, and Ixora amabilis • and Mr 
Matthews third ; for three plants, first, Mr. Matthews ; 
second, Mr. G. Pymm, gardener to Mrs. Gouldsmith', 
Trowbridge ; and third, Mr. Pocock. In the open 
class for nine stove and greenhouse plants, distinct, 
Mr. F. J. Mould, nurseryman, Pewsey, Wilts, wasagood 
first, having Allamanda Hendersoni and A. nobilis ; 
Dipladenia amabilis and D. Brearleyana ; and Erica’ 
Austrians, L. Aitoniana turgida and E. Slarnocki- 
ana. Mr. Matthews was a good second, showing 
grand Bougainvillea glabra, Allamanda. nobilis, &c." 
and Mr. Tucker was a good third. In the class for 
fifteen Ferns or Mosses there were several lots staged, 
all of which were fresh and good. Mr. G. Tucker°vas 
first, having good Asplenium nidus avis, Dicksonia 
antarctica, Davallia Mooreana and Gymnogramma 
cristata ; Mr. J. Cook, gardener to A. P. Stancomb, 
Esq., was a good second; and Mr. H. Pocock, and 
Mr. H. Clarke, gardener to C. E. Colston, Esq., 
Devizes, were equal thirds. For a specimen plant, 
Mr. Pymm was first, and Mr. F. Perry second ; and 
for a collection of plants, nine varieties, in or out of 
flower, Mr. F. J. Mould was awarded the first place, 
having, good Croton Andreanus, C. Johnsoni, C. ma¬ 
jesticus, C. Queen Victoria and Cycas revoluta ; 
second, W. C. Drummond, Esq. ; and third, C. E.’ 
Colston, Esq. For six Caladiums, Mr. W. R.. Brown 
(gardener, Mr. Matthews) was first; second, Mr. H. 
Pocock ; and for a like number of Coleus, Mr. Matthews 
was again first, Mr. Pymm second, and equal thirds 
Mr. Pocock and Mr. Hiscox, gardener to B. Red way, 
Esq., Trowbridge. For six Pleaths, Mr. J. Matthews 
was again first, and Mr. F. J. Mould second. For six 
Achimenes, in six distinct varieties, Mr. Matthews and 
Mr. Pocock were first and second respectively ; and in 
the corresponding class for Gloxinias, Mr. C. Rickman, 
gardener to G. L. Palmer, Esq., Trowbridge, was first, 
Mr. E. B. Rodway, second, and Mr. A. A. Walters 
third. 
In nearly the whole of the cut flower classes the 
competition was close and the entries numerous ; but, 
if anything, the Roses were the weakest in the amateur 
classes. Taking them as arranged in the schedule for 
twenty-four blooms of German Asters, no less than 
twelve varieties, Mr. G. Walters, Bath, and Mrs. 
Jones, Bath, were placed equal first; and for alike 
number of Trench kinds, Mr. J. Morgan, gardener to 
Major Scott, Reigate, was first, Mrs. Jones second, and 
Mr. J. T. Haden third. For twelve treble Roses, Mr. 
G. Campbell, gardener to S. T. Budd, Esq., Bath, was 
a good first, his Teas being very good ; and Mr. C. 
Warden, gardener to Sir F. H. Bathurst, Bart., Salis¬ 
bury, was second ; and in the class for twelve distinct 
varieties, Mr. W. Narroway, Oxford, was first, Mr. 
Campbell, second, and T. Hobbs, Bristol, third. For 
twelve bunches of Verbenas, Mr. S. Bishop, gardener 
to W. S. Head, Esq , Newport, was first, Mr. J. G. 
Foley second. For twenty-four varieties of cut flowers, 
Mr. W. Iggulden, gardener to the Earl of Cork, 
Marston House, Frorne, was deservedly placed first, 
having among his best flowers Saccolabium Blurnei, a 
good Anthurium Andreanum, Oncidium flexuosa, and 
Dipladenias ; Mr. F. Perry was a good second, and 
Mr. Head third. In the open class for twenty-four 
German Asters, Mr. A. A. Walters and J. S. Pope, 
Bath, took first and second respectively ; and for a like 
number of French Asters, Mr. T. S. Pope was first, 
and Mr. T. Salter, Lark Hall, Bath, second. In 
the open class for twelve trebles, Roses brought 
several creditable lots, in which Mr. J. Matlock, 
Oxford, was a good first, Mr. Campbell second, 
and Messrs. Geo. Cooling & Son, nurserymen, Bath, 
third; and for twenty-four distinct varieties, Mr. 
Mattock was again first, Messrs. Cooling second, and 
H. Gebbs, Esq., Salisbury (gardener, Mr. Clements) 
third. For twenty-four Dahlias, Messrs. Keynes, 
Williams & Co., Nurserymen, Salisbury, was a good 
first, with magnificent flowers, Mr. T. Hobbs was 
second; and for twelve varieties, not open to exhibitors 
in the preceding class, Messrs. G. Humphries, Chippen¬ 
ham, and G. H. Bush, Bath, took the prizes as their 
names 'appear ; for twelve fancy varieties, Messrs. 
Keynes, Williams & Co. were again to the fore, showing 
Gaiety, Hercules, John Forbes, Pelican, Rebecca, Rev. 
J. B. M. Camra, and a sport from Gaiety, very pretty, 
Mrs. Sanders, Salamanda, Henry Heckford and Miss 
Large, in excellent style ; second, Mr. G. Humphries ; 
and for twelve single Dahlias, Messrs. A. A. Waters and 
G. S. Pope took the prizes in the order of their names ; 
for twelve Pompon varieties, Messrs. Keynes & Co. 
were again first with a very pretty lot, among which 
were Dora, Darkness, Catherine, The Khedive, Lady 
Blanche, Royalty, E. F. Janner, Favourite, White 
Aster, Gem, Golden Gem, and a very good seedliim. 
Hollyhocks, eighteen varieties, first, Mr. W. Smith, 
Bristol; second, Mr. A. A. Walters ; and for twelve 
Gladiolus, Messrs. Walters, Mattock and Narroway 
took the prizes in the order of their names. For twelve 
Carnations, Mr. F. Hooper first, and Mr. H. J. Gibbs 
second ; and for a like number of Picotees this .order of 
things was reversed, Mr. H. J. Gibbs being first with a 
fresh lot, and Mr. Hooper second, and for a Bouquet 
for the hand, Mr. M. Hookins, Clifton, and Mr. 
Garroway were first and second respectively ; and for a 
