May 21, 1887. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
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first place in the open competition for six Heaths ; and 
Mr. James the second. 
Mr. D. Phillip, gardener, Langley Broom, Slough, 
secured first prize for six Pelargoniums in 8-in. pots ; 
and Mr. F. G. Hill, gardener to H. Little, Esq., The 
Barons, Twickenham, second. In the nurserymen’s 
class for the same, Mr. C. Turner gained first, showing 
fine plants of Amethyst, Kingston Beauty and Claribel. 
Mr. J. Cypher was second, showing, amongst others, the 
dark Emperor of Russia. Mr. C. Turner was first and 
Mr. Phillip second in the open competition for fancies. 
For twelve hardy herbaceous plants Mr. T. S. Ware, 
Hale Farm Nurseries, Tottenham, was first, and 
Messrs. Paul and Son, Cheshunt, second. Messrs. 
Collins Bros. & Gabriel obtained the first place for 
Alpine plants, and Messrs. Paul & Son, second. 
Mr. J. Douglas exhibited some fine Dicksonias and 
Gleichenias, securing first prize for six exotic Ferns ; 
while Mr. R. Butler, gardener to II. H. Gibbs, Esq., 
St. Dunstan’s, Regent’s Park, was second. Mr. R. 
Butler was also second in the amateurs’ class for 
six fine-foliaged plants ; while Mr. A. Offer, gar¬ 
dener to J. Warren, Esq., Handcross Park, Crawley, 
was first. In the nurserymen’s class for the same, Mr. 
J. Cypher received the first award and Mr. II. James 
the second. Mr. H. Eason was the only competitor in 
the class for twenty-four Gloxinias (open), showing a 
well-flowered lot. 
The exhibits ranged under the miscellaneous class, 
and which were arranged in the middle, and some 
other parts of the tent, contributed materially to the 
appearance of the show. Mr. B. S. Williams, Upper 
Holloway, exhibited a large group of various stove and 
greenhouse plants, including several new ones, recorded 
on another page. A fine plant of Lomaria discolor 
bipinnatifida was noticeable amongst other things. 
A large Silver Medal was awarded for the group. A 
similar award was made to Messrs. John Laing & Co., 
of Forest Hill, for a very effective group of Caladiums, 
Begonias, single and double, Crotons, Cattleyas, Den- 
drobiuni Wardiauum, Odontoglossum vexillarium, and 
a great variety of stove and greenhouse plants. A 
Silver Medal was awarded to Messrs. Cutbusli & Son, 
Highgate, London, for a group of Azaleas, Palms, 
Ferns, Boronia elatior, Hypocalymna robusta, and 
similar things. Silver Medals were awarded Messrs. 
William Paul & Son, Paul’s Nurseries, Waltham Cross, 
and Mr. William Rumsey, Waltham Cross. A large 
Bronze Medal was awarded Mr. T. S. Ware for a mis¬ 
cellaneous group of various herbaceous plants, including 
tree Pseonies, and many fine varieties of Primula 
Sieboldi. Messrs. Paul & Son, The Old Nurseries, 
Cheshunt, received a similar award for a group of her¬ 
baceous and Alpine plants, including several Saxi¬ 
frages. Messrs. Barr & Son exhibited a collection 
of cut Narcissi and Tulips, including Tulipa elegans, 
T. cornuta and T. viridifolia prsecox. A Bronze Medal 
was awarded them for the group. Mr. H. B. May, 
Dyson’s Lane Nursery, Upper Edmonton, staged an 
attractive group of Ferns, Calceolarias in 48-sized 
pots, Mignonette, and other things. Two new Ferns— 
l’teris serrulata gloriosa and Pteris regina—were shown, 
a Bronze Medal being awarded the exhibit. Large 
Bronze Medals were given to Messrs. J. Standish & 
Co. for a group of large finely-coloured Japan Maples ; 
and to Mr. H. James, Castle Nursery, Norwood, for a 
collection of Draccenas, &e. A similar award was made 
to Mr. W. May, gardener to F. C. .Jacomb, Esq., 
Amherst Park, Stamford Hill, for a group of Odonto- 
glossums, Masdevallias, and other Orchids. A fine 
group of Calceolarias was exhibited by Mr. J. James, 
Woodside, Farnham Royal, Slough ; a collection of cut 
blooms of Marechal Niel and other Roses by Mr. J. 
Walker, Thame, Oxon ; and two well-flowered baskets 
of plants of Leschenaultia biloba major, with in¬ 
tensely blue flowers, were shown by Mr. W. Balchin, 
Hassocks Gate, Sussex. A very fine group of Orchids 
was exhibited by Messrs. Hugh Low & Co., Clapton 
Nurseries, London, including fine forms of Cattleya 
M )ssife, C. Mendelli, and a large very dark-lipped 
form of Lrelia purpurata. 
County of Gloucester and Cheltenham 
Horticultural. —The first show in connection with 
this society was held on the 13th inst., in the Mont¬ 
pellier Gardens—a situation admirably suited to the 
purpose, added to which the grounds are so well kept. 
There is a permanent grand stand, which was occupied 
on this occasion by the band of the Scots Guards. 
Most unfortunately, the weather was too cold for the 
splendid music to be attentively listened to. The 
numerous plant exhibits were arranged in two huge 
tents ; while a smaller one was devoted entirely to 
vegetables and salads. The exhibits we did not think 
so numerous as usual, several competitors whom we 
have formerly noted as prize-takers being absent on 
this occasion, so that in some instances the staging was 
decidedly bare. In the collections of Orchids (nursery¬ 
men), the first prize was most deservedly awarded to 
Mr. J. Cypher, of Cheltenham, for a very creditable 
lot, consisting of Cattleya Skinnerii, Dendrobium 
thyrsiflorum, Lselia purpurata Brysiana, splendidly 
flowered, and of a beautiful depth of colour ; Calanthe 
veratrifolia, Odontoglossum vexillarium, Vanda suavis, 
Cattleya Mossise, a grand variety ; Lselia purpurata 
splendens, a beautiful piece, well flowered ; and a 
finely-bloomed Dendrobium nobile. The second prize 
was taken by Messrs. Heath & Son, also of Cheltenham, 
whose exhibits were likewise good ; but, in our opinion, 
the group was spoiled by staging as the centre plant a 
mass of Oncidium sphacelatum, at any time much too 
common for exhibition purposes. Had this been 
replaced by a more suitable plant, the collection would 
have been improved. Amongst the plants a pro¬ 
fusely - flowered Odontoglossum Pescatorei, a grand 
plant of Cattleya Mossise superbum, and a well-flowered 
Dendrobium nobile and Odontoglossum Roezlii. 
In the collection of Orchids (amateurs), the first prize 
was easily taken by G. N. Wyatt, Esq. (Mr. Sincoe, 
gardener), with, amongst others, a good Cattleya 
Skinneri, a well-flowered Odontoglossum vexillarium, 
a fresh Masdevallia Lindenii and the bright Ada 
aurantiaea, &c. The second prize was taken by Sir A. 
Ramsay, Bart., amongst whose set was a nice Cattleya 
Mossise and a fairly well-flowered Dendrobium nobile. 
In stove or greenhouse plants (collection of twelve), as 
usual, Mr. J. Cypher was easily first, staging, amongst 
other good things, a grandly spathed plant of Anthu- 
rium Sclierzerianum Cyplierii (a magnificent variety), 
a well-flowered Erica ventricosa magnifica, Draco- 
pliyllum gracile, a huge but still healthy plant of 
Hedaroma tulipifera, a grandly-flowered Pimelia spec- 
tabilis and Erica depressa. The second prize was taken 
by G. N. Wyatt, Esq. In collections of ten Azaleas, 
the first prize was taken by G. N. Wyatt, Esq., 
who rather easily beat Mr. Cypher. The plants 
were trained in the old narrow pyramidal style, but 
were well flowered and of good variety. Some of the 
second prize lot were evidently past their best, but it 
contained a grandly-flowered bush of A. magnifica, a 
pure white variety. In this tent were also staged col¬ 
lections of Cinerarias, Pansies, herbaceous Calceolarias 
and herbaceous plants, but contained nothing worthy 
of comment. In collections of Strawberries, in pots, 
there were only two competitors, but the exhibits were 
quite worthy of the prizes, which were taken by Mr. J. 
Holder, Senr., and the Rev. G. Coventry, in the order 
named. Iu Gloxinias there were only two collections, 
those staged by R. M. Lingwood, Esq., which took the 
first prize, being the best. For eighteen blooms of cut 
Roses, Messrs. Heath & Son were easily first, their 
blooms being very clean and bright, and included some 
good flowers of Marechal Niel and La France. 
In the class for twelve bunches of cut-flowers, the 
first prize was taken by G. N. Wyatt, Esq., closely 
followed by Messrs. Heath & Son, but neither were 
good. In this tent, next to the pot Strawberries, was 
staged a collection of 'fruit by Mr. W. G. Siddall, one 
of the leading market growers of the district, and 
which contained, amongst other good things, an 
excellent Melon. In the other large tent were staged 
the collections of foliage and other plants (nurserymen); 
here Mr. Cypher was again to the fore, his collection 
containing, amongst other fine things, good plants of 
Kentia Australis, K. Fosteriana, another grand plant 
of Pimelia spectabilis, Gleichenia Mendelii, and the 
chaste Cycas Normanbyana. Crotons as a rule were not 
so highly coloured, although in good health. Messrs. 
Heath & Son were a fairly good second, with 
Palms and other foliage plants generally seen in 
such collections. For six varieties of Show Pelar¬ 
goniums, the prizes were taken by Mr. Cypher, Mrs. 
Pilgrim, and H. Chapman, Esq. ; while for fancies, 
Mrs. Pilgrim, P. H. Osborne, Esq., and H. Chapman, 
Esq., took the prizes in the order named. In both 
these classes the plants were of medium size, but well 
flowered and healthy. We next come to the pot Roses, 
and which, barring the first prize lot, were very poor. 
For six Azaleas there were three competitors, the first 
prize being well taken by Sir A. Ramsay, Bart., the 
second by H. Hamilton, Esq., the third by Mrs. Pilgrim. 
For six Azaleas, pots not to exceed 8 ins. diameter, the 
prizes were taken by Messrs. Heath & Son and Mr. J. 
Cypher ; these contained some very bright and distinct 
varieties, and all were densely flowered. For a basket 
of plants there was only one entry, that of Mr. Cypher, 
which was awarded the prize. In this tent was also 
staged a useful collection of decorative plants by Mr. 
G. Phillips, florist, High Street, Cheltenham. 
We now come to the vegetable tent, which, for the 
season, contained some excellent dishes, notably those 
staged by Mr. Arkell, gardener to A. J. Skinner, Esq., 
and which did him the greatest credit. Particularly I 
■would name a grand dish of Peas, and another of 
different-coloured Capsicums, Tomatos, with some of 
the finest Asparagus I have ever seen. I need hardly 
say he easily won the first prize for a collection of six 
dishes ; in addition he took first for the following 
single dishes, Mushrooms, Asparagus, Peas, Tomatos, 
and Rhubarb. In the class for four dishes of vegetables, 
the first prize was taken by the Rev. G. Coventry, and 
contained some good Peas and French Beans. Excellent 
Cucumbers were shown by Mr. J. Holder, Senr., which 
easily took the first prize ; in fact, taken altogether, the 
contents of this tent were highly creditable. — IV. C. C. 
Preston and Fulwood Horticultural.— 
The members of this society met together on Saturday 
evening last, the 14th inst., at the “Old Legs of Man 
Hotel,” when Mr. J. Atherton (hon. sec.) presented 
the ninth annual report, which was of a very satisfactory 
character ; the balance sheet of the treasurer, Mr. 
J. B. Dixon, also showed that the finances were in a 
thoroughly sound condition. The year commenced 
with a balance of £8 7s. 9 hd. ; subscriptions for the 
year, £95 13s. 6d. ; entrance to the exhibition (two 
days), £45 Is. Id. ; these amounts, with the sundries, 
making the total receipts £156 19s. 2 \d. The expendi¬ 
ture amounted to £142 4s. 1 Id., which included 
£71 17s. 9 d. prize money, and £12 2s. 0 d. for the 
Gloucestershire regimental band. The report and 
balance sheet were adopted. 
At the close of the business some discussion took 
place on several objects that were placed on the table. 
The hon. secretary had brought some small plants 
of Hydrangea with immense heads of bloom, which 
were much admired. A few Orchids were also named 
and some comments offered on them. The most 
important exhibit, however, was that of Mr. A. Waters, 
gardener to J. Eccles, Esq., Farington House, Preston, 
who staged two bunches of black Grapes ; one being a 
bunch of Lady Downes that was perfectly ripe, with 
many other such bunches, last October. A number of 
the bunches were used during the winter cut direct 
from the canes ; but in the third week of January the 
whole were taken off, placed in bottles, and stood in a 
moderately cool fruit-room. Here they have kept 
plump, sound, and of capital colour, the result being 
that now, in the middle of May, the few remaining 
ones are perfectly fit for the table, pleasing to the eye, 
and sweet to the taste. By the side of this long-ripened 
bunch was a capital cluster of Black Iiamburghs, just 
now matured and fit for use. This bunch was also 
good in form, the berries being large, round, and 
withal of a capital colour. It is a sign of good culture 
to get Grapes fit for use thus early ; and when pre¬ 
sented, as this was, with a bunch of the late-keeping 
sort—Lady Downes—certainly deserves recognition. 
Mr. Waters, who replied to a hearty vote of thanks 
accorded him, gave a short resume of his culture and 
methods adopted, again stating that he had followed, 
as closely as possible, the advice and instruction he had 
himself given when he read a paper on Vine culture to 
the members of the society last autumn. He believed 
one should not only write theoretically, but also carry 
out our ideas in practice, and be willing to submit 
their successes to the criticism of those who have 
listened to our advice and instruction. 
Walkley Amateur Floral. — At a general 
meeting of this society held on the 13tli inst., there 
was a good attendance of members, who brought to¬ 
gether a very nice display of plants in flower, Ferns, 
vegetables and cut flowers. Conspicuous amongst the 
exhibits was a well-flowered piece of Dendrobium 
Cambridgeanum exhibited by Mr. Barber, who obtained 
