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THE GARDENING WORLD 
September 11, 1886. 
Frampton Court Gardens, Dorchester, was an easy 
second. 
Grapes were very numerous and some were extremely 
fine, as in the class for five varieties, two bunches of 
each, in which Mr. W. Taylor, gardener to Y/.- Chaffin, 
Esq., Bath, was fortunate enough to surpass the pro¬ 
ducts of the Vines formerly under his charge at Longleat 
-—that is to say, the Grapes from his young Vines were 
placed first, and those from Mr. Pratt were second, 
awards that no one could dispute, for the Taylorian 
productions were in splendid condition in all points. 
They were Muscat of Alexandria, Alicante, Gros Maroc, 
Madresfield Court, and Alnwick Seedling, magnificently 
coloured and of an unusual size in bunch and berry, 
except, perhaps, the Madresfield Courts, which were 
rather undersized in the latter respect. Mr. Pratt was, 
of course, a good second, but he was several points 
behind the first; and Mr. Elphinstone, Shipley Hall 
Gardens, Derby, was third, his Gros Colmars being 
very handsome specimens of that variety. The quality 
of the Grapes in the ten variety class was not so good, 
though some of the bunches were fine. Mr. Goodacre 
was the successful competitor, contributing Lady 
Downe’s, Alicante, Duke of Buccleuch, Muscat of Alex¬ 
andria, Muscat Hamburgh, Golden Queen, Foster’s 
Seedling, Madresfield Court, Alnwick Seedling, and 
Black Hamburgh. Mr. Ward, Longford Castle Gar¬ 
dens, Salisbury, and Mr. Wildsmith, Heckfield Gardens, 
Winchfield, were awarded the other prizes in this 
class. 
Black Hamburghs were good, especially Mr. Pratt’s 
leading bunches, though Mr. Moorhouse, gardener to 
J. W. Temple, Esq., Tunbridge Wells, and Mr. W. 
Howe, gardener to H. Tate, Esq., Streatham Common, 
were also good exhibitors. Mr. Pratt’s premier Muscat 
of Alexandria were also a good way ahead. Mr. 
Elphinstone had some beautiful samples of Gros 
Maroc, which were first in their class, and Mr. -T. 
Bury, gardener to J. Richards, Esq., Forest Hill, 
secured a similar position with excellent Madresfield 
Court. Mr. Howe had the best Alicante, and in the 
any other white variety class Mr. Wallis, Keele Hall 
Gardens, Newcastle, was first with Mrs. Pearson, finely 
ripened ; Mr. Ward being first in the any other black 
Grape class with Alnwick Seedling—very beautiful. A 
handsome basket of Black Hamburghs gained Mr. Howe 
another first prize, and Mr. C. J. Goldsmith won similar 
honours in the white variety class for a beautiful basket 
of Muscat of Alexandria. 
Pineapples were extraordinarily fine from Mr. C. 
Ross, Welford Park Gardens, Newbury, who had two 
grand fruits of smooth Cayennne, weighing over 9 lbs. 
each. Peaches, Nectarines, and Plums were very 
numerous, Messrs. Mclndoe, Elphistone, Divers, 
Hanagan, Wingfield, and Richards winning the principal 
prizes, while the Apples and Pears, though not in first- 
rate condition, were fairly represented by Mr. F. 
Butler, gardener to H. J. Thomas, Esq., Sittingbourne, 
who took three premier prizes. Tomatos from Sir. C. J. 
Goldsmith, Mr. C. Jennings, and Mr. A. Waterman 
were of fine size ; and the fruiterers collections, all of 
which came from Brighton, included a great variety of 
choice fruits fruits. 
In connection with the fruit show there was also 
eight classes appropriated to cut flowers, Gladioli, 
Asters, and Hollyhocks being very abundant and bright. 
There were also groups of early Chrysanthemums, Mr. 
N. Davis of Camberwell, and Mr. W. Piercy of Forest 
Hill, having the two best collections. The miscel¬ 
laneous exhibits from nurserymen and others were also 
important. 
GRAND NATIONAL DAHLIA SHOW. 
The National Dahlia Show, held in connection with 
the above, seems to improve both in the number of the 
competitors and the merit of the blooms they exhibit, 
for certainly the recent exhibition would compare very 
favourably with any that had been held before. The 
show and fancy blooms, the special favourites of the 
florists, were superb in the stands from such noted 
Dahlia establishments as Mr. C. Turner’s, Slough, 
and Messrs. Keynes, Williams & Co., Salisbury, who 
were adjudged equal first in the main class. Mr. Walker, 
of Thame, also contributed well, and took some of 
the leading prizes. Amateurs were fairly well repre¬ 
sented, though they were not quite so strong as we have 
seen them, and such well known Dahlia growers as Mr. 
H. Glasscock and Mr. Garratt, of Bishops Stortford, 
were placed in second and third ] ate positions. 
Pompon varieties were beautifully shown by Messrs. 
Turner; Keynes, Williams & Co. ; J. Cheal & Son, 
Crawley ; Paul & Son, Cheshunt; J. Henshaw, Harpen- 
don ; Glasscock, West, and others, while several of the 
above named firms, with the addition of Mr. T. W. 
Girdlestone, Sunningdale, had single varieties in ad¬ 
mirable condition. 
The premier Dahlias were John Standish (show) 
from Mr. J. Walker, and Henry Eckford (fancy) from 
Messrs. Keynes, Williams & Co., both very handsome 
well-formed blooms. 
The Turner Memorial prize was won this year by 
Mr. F. G. West, Cornwalls, Brentwood, with twelve 
show and six fancy varieties ; but there were only 
three stands entered, and the prize was not contested 
as might have been expected. 
First Class Certificates were awarded to the follow¬ 
ingMessrs. Keynes, Williams & Co., for show 
Dahlias—Defiance and Colonist. Mr. Charles Turner, 
Royal Nursery, Slough, for show Dahlias—Bendigo 
and Florence ; and Pompon Dahlias—Dandy and Don 
Juan. Mr. J. Tranter, Upper Assenden, Henley-on- 
Thames, for show Dahlia—Nellie Tranter. Messrs. 
Rawlings Brothers, nurserymen, Romford, for show 
Dahlias—R. T. Rawlings and Mrs. Theobald. Mr. 
T. S. Ware, Hale Farm Nurseries, Tottenham, for 
single Dahlias—Mrs. Coninck, Amos Perry, and 
Chilwell Beauty. Messrs. Cannell & Son, Swanley, 
for decorative Dahlias—Charming Bride and Black 
Knight; audsingle Dahlia—Chilwell Beauty. Messrs. 
J. Burrell & Co., Cambridge, for Pompon Dahlia—- 
Alice. 
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We regret to record the death, on Aug. 30th, in the 
Isle of Wight, of Mr. John Cox, for many years gardener 
at Redleaf, Penshurst, Kent, and a well-known prac¬ 
titioner of the old school. Mr. Cox was born seventy- 
two years ago in the village of Buckland, Berkshire, 
and commenced Jris gardening career, under his father, 
at Cornbury Park, in Oxfordshire, and in 1836 was 
engaged for his first head place by the late Bishop 
Spencer, in Derbyshire, with whom he remained until 
the bishop went to India, iu 1841. Before going for a 
time into Knight & Perry’s nursery at Chelsea, Mr. 
Cox put a knapsack on his back and went for a walking 
tour through the counties of Hereford, Monmouth, 
Gloucester, Warwick, and Worcester, calling at the 
principal gentlemen’s seats on the way. In October, 
1842, he went to Thame Park, Oxford, as gardener to 
the Baroness Wenman. and about five years later went 
to Redleaf, which was very greatly improved under his 
direction, and where he stayed until a few years ago. 
when failing health compelled him to retire. For 
many years Mr. Cox was a member of the Fruit Com¬ 
mittee of the Royal Horticultural Society, and a judge 
at the Royal Botanic and other London shows. His 
pet subject was pomology, and in his time he wrote a 
great deal, in various publications, on fruits and fruit 
culture. He was also the raiser of the Readleaf Russet 
Apple—a small, well-flavoured variety of the Golden 
Knob type—in season during the early months of the 
year. Mr. Cox had a strong penchant for small, 
highly-flavoured Apples, and for some years after the 
establishment of the Fruit Committee, it was always a 
close race between him and the late Mr. J. B. Whitin?, 
of the Deepdene, as to which should take the prizes fre¬ 
quently offered at the meetings for the best flavoured 
fruits. Both used to bring up the fruits in their 
pockets, and it was seldom that anyone got in before 
them. He was buried in Brading churchyard, on Sep¬ 
tember 2nd, and has left a widow (aged seventy-four) 
and daughter to mourn his loss. 
Home of Rest foe Horses. —At the request of a 
much valued contributor to our columns, we venture to 
depart from our usual custom of confining ourselves to 
subjects exclusively connected with horticulture, in 
order to bring under the notice of our readers a good 
and humane institution, for which the support of the 
benevolent public is sought. The objects of the Home 
are :—1. To enable the poorer classes, cabmen, trades¬ 
men, and others, to procure, on moderate terms, rest 
and good treatment for animals that are failing from 
over-work or other accidental causes, and are likely to 
be benefited by a few weeks’ rest aud care. A little 
timely relief of this kind will enable nearly used-up 
horses to do further work with comfort for years, and 
thus save their owners unnecessary outlay in pur¬ 
chasing others. 2. To provide animals for such poor 
persons for temporary use while their own are resting, 
a small amount being charged for such loans, and a 
strict guarantee of good treatment being exacted. 
3. To provide an asylum for old and infirm animals, 
the owners of which, instead of destroying or selling 
them for further labour, desire to place their worn-out 
faithful servants under good treatment for the re¬ 
mainder of their days, paying a remunerative charge 
for such accommodation. It is proposed to make the 
Home self-supporting as far as possible ; but as it is 
known that many poor persons will avail themselves of 
this charity, to save their animals from cruelty, or from 
being consigned to a knacker’s yard, annual subscrip¬ 
tions and donations are earnestly solicited, and may be 
forwarded to Jacob Montefiore, Esq., 35, Hyde Park 
Square, W. t treasurer ; or S. Sutherland Safford, Esq., 
hon. secretary, 15, Soho Square, London, "W, 
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. 
Names ok Plants. — 12. Young: 1, Epidendrum varieosum ; 
2, Stanhopea inodora ; 3, Oncidium pulvinatum ; 4, Cattleya 
Eldorado Wallisii, showing very good cultivation ; 5, Gongora 
atropurpurea. Cosmopolitan : 1, Polypodium cambricum ; 
2, Adiantum cuneatum; 3, Nephrodium Molle; 4, Pteris 
longifolia ; 5, Pteris serrulata cristata ; 6, Pteris aquilina. B. P.: 
1, iEschynanthus grandiflorus ; 2, Phyllanthus nivosus ; 3, Cassia 
corymbosa ; 4, Coccoloba platyclada ; 5, Magnolia fuscata ; 
6 , Medicago, species not recognised. 
■What is it? — D. 3. : Itmay be Rosa rugosa, but it is quite im¬ 
possible to say without seeing the flowers. Could you not send ■ 
us one ? 
Stocks. — X.: It is quite fair to show all the flowers the plant 
produces if they are in condition, and only the roots are cut off. 
The judges were quite right in our opinion. 
Lilium auratum. — J. H.: No. 
Communications received.— G. S. A—R. G.—F. M. F.— 
R. H. M.— B. F.—W. P. L. and S.—W. T. F.—A. O.—S. and S. 
—W. G.- S. P.—TV. H.—R. Y.— H. K.—W. E., Cilgwyn. 
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TRADE CATALOGUES RECEIVED. 
Sutton & Sons, Reading.—Autumn Catalogue of Bulbous 
Flower Roots. 
Compagnie Continent ale d'Horticulture, Ghent, Belgium. 
—Catalogue of New and Rare Plants. 
Benjamin Soddy.— 243,Walworth Road, London, S.E.— Choice 
Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus and other Dutch Bulbs. 
W. Drummond & Sons, 5S, Dawson Street, Dublin.— Autumn 
Catalogue of Dutch Flower Roots. 
Lucombe, Pince & Co., Exeter.—Catalogue of Bulbs, Roses, 
Fruit Trees, &c. 
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LONDON SEED TRADE. 
September 8th, 1886. 
Messrs. Hup.st & Son, 152, Iloundsditch, and 39, 
Seed Market, Mark Lane, report to-day’s market steady. 
There is a better trade for Trifolium, but in small 
quantities. Tares move slowly and at less money. 
The trade for Mustard is apparently over. Rape seed 
is very cheap ; Hemp and Canary firm ; "White Millet 
is scarce ; and Feeding Linseed cheaper. The condition 
of the new Blue Peas in some cases are bad, and the 
prices lower than last week. Clovers are at a standstill. 
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OOVENT GARDEN MARKET. 
September 9th. 
Fruit.—Average Wholesale Prices 
s.d. s.d. s.d. s.d. 
Apples, 4 sieve. 2 0 3 6 Pine-apples, St. 
Cherries, 5 sieve .... Michaels, each-.... 2 6 SO 
Currants; J sieve_ Pine-apples, Eng., lb. 3 0 4 0 
Grapes.per lb. 0 6 2 0 Plums, £ sieve . 10 2 6 
Melons, .each 1 0 2 0 Strawberries ..per lb. 
Peaches, per doz. 2 0 6 0 
Artichokes, Globe,doz. 2 0 
Beans, French, per lb. 0 4 
Beet, per dozen. 2 0 3 0 
Cabbages ... .per doz. 2 0 2 6 
Carrots, per bunch ..06 
Cauliflowers, English, 
per dozen . 30 50 
Celery, per bundle ..16 26 
Cucumbers, each .... 0 6 0 9 
Endive, French, doz. 2 6 3 6 
s.d. s.d. 
Horse Radish, bundle 3 0 5 0 
Lettuces .. per dozen 1 6 
Mushrooms, p. basket 10 2 0 
Onions, per bushel ..4 0 6 0 
Parsley, per bunch ..06 
Radishes, per dozen.. 1 6 
Small salading,punnet 0 4 
Spinach, per strike ..20 
Tomatos, per lb.0 9 
Turnips_ per bun. 0 6 
Herbs, per bunch.... 0 2 0 4 
Potatos.- Kent Regents, SOs. to 100s. per ton ; Kent Kidneys, 
80s. to 100s. per ton ; Champions, 70s. per ton. 
Vegetables.—Avera'ge Retail Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
3 0 
Cut Flowers.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
Asters, dozen hunches 2 0 4 0 
Arum Lilies, 12 blms. 4 0 6 0 
Bouvardias, per bun. 0 6 10 
Carnations, 12 blooms 10 3 0 
Carnations .. 12 bun. 3 0 6 0 
Cornflower ..12 bun. 16 3 0 
Delphinium . .12 bun. 
Daisies, common, 
12 bunches 2 0 4 0 
Eucharis, per dozen.. 2 6 4 0 
Forget-me-not or Myo- 
sotis, 12 bunches ..2 0 4 0 
Gardenias, 12 blooms. 2 6 4 0 
Gladioli .. 12 sprays 10 2 0 
Heliotropes, 12 sprays 0 6 
Lapageria,red,12blms. 10 2 0 
Lavender, 12 hunches 3 0 5 0 
Lilium longiflorum, 
12 blooms 4 0 6 0 
s.d. s.d. 
Liliums in variety, 
dozen bunchesl2 0 24 0 
Marguerites, 12 bun... 3 0 6 0 
Mignonette, 12 bun... 10 3 0 
Pansies, 12 bunches.. 10 3 0 
Pelargoniums, per 12 
sprays. 09 10 
— scarlet, 12 sprays.. 0 3 0 6 
Primula, double, bun. 0 6 10 
Pyrethrum, 12 bnclis. 2 0 4 0 
Roses ... .12 bunches 2 0 6 0 
Roses (coloured) .... 0 9 10 
Roses, Tea per dozen 0 9 2 0 
Stephanotis, 12 sprays 16 3 0 
Sweet Peas, doz. bcli. 16 3 0 
Sweet Sultan, 12 bun. 3 0 4 0 
Tropieolums . 10 20 
Tuberoses, per dozen. 0 4 0 9 
White Jasmine, bun. 0 6 0 9 
Plants in Pots.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
Aralia Sieboldi, doz.. 6 0 IS 0 
Balsams_per doz. 3 0 6 0 
Begonias, per dozen.. 6 0 12 0 
Cockscombs, per doz. 3 0 6 0 
Cyperns, per dozen .. 4 0 12 0 
Dracrena term., doz. .30 0 60 0 
— viridis, per dozen 12 0 24 0 
Evergreens, in var., 
per dozen . 6 0 24 0 
Ferns, in var., doz. .. 4 0 IS 0 
Ficus elastica, each ..16 70 
Foliage Plants, vari¬ 
ous, each..... 0 10 2 0 
s.d. s.d. 
Fuchsia, per doz. 3 0 6 0 
Gladioli, 12 pots _ 6 0 9 0 
Hydrangea ..per doz. 6 0 12 0 
Liliums_ per doz.12 0 30 0 
Lobelia, per dozen ..3 0 4 0 
Marguerites, per doz. 6 0 9 0 
Mignonette, per doz. 4 0 6 0 
Palms in variety, each 2 6 21 0 
Pelargoniums, doz . 6 0 12 0 
Pelargoniums,scanet, 
per dozen . 30 60 
Petunias, per doz. ... 2 0 6 0 
Rhodanthe, per dozen 6 0 9 0 
