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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
June 27, 1891. 
THE YORK GALA AND FLOWER 
SHOW. 
The thirty-third anniversary exhibition took place on 
the 17th, 18th, and 19th inst., in fine weather, and 
taking the show all round it was a very fine one. 
Stove and greenhouse plants are always a feature here, 
and for eighteen plants (ten in flower and six orna¬ 
mental), Mr. Letts, gardener to the Earl of Zetland, 
was a long way first with a grand lot. Amongst them 
was a wondrously fine Erica depressa about 3 ft. 6 ins. 
through, in admirable foliage to the pot, and superbly 
flowered, to which the Veitch Memorial Prize was 
awarded. Other most noticeable plants were Clero- 
dendron Balfourianum, Erica Cavendishii, Hedaroma 
tulipifera, a grand Azalea Criterion and two others, 
Aphelexis macrantha purpurea, and a large Croton 
angustifolius highly coloured. Mr. Cypher was second, 
his best plants being a Pimelia Hendersoni, Aphelexis 
purpurea grandiflora, Anthurium Scherzerianum, and 
Hedaroma tulipifera. Lieut.-Colonel Pepper, Salis¬ 
bury, was third. Two first-rate sixes of stove and 
greenhouse plants ran close together, and took the 
first and second prizes. First, J. B. Hodgkin, Esq., 
Darlington (Mr. H. Johnston, gardener), with a well- 
flowered Erica ampullacea obbata, E. Cavendishii, E. 
ventricosa magnifies, Ixora Williamsii, Clerodendron 
Balfourianum, and Anthurium magnificum. Second, 
the Earl of Zetland, with an extra fine Dracophyllum 
gracile, Aphelexis rosea, A. macrantha purpurea, Statice 
profusa, Ixora Colei, and a very fine specimen Boronia 
elatior. Other classes were also well filled. Mr. 
Arthur Wilson’s first prize single specimen greenhouse 
plant was an exceedingly fine Imantophyllum miniatum. 
One tent was devoted to ornamental plants ; but by 
themselves, without some flowering plants amongst 
them, they are not attractive to the general public. 
For six, Lord Zetland was first, and in this lot was a fine 
Dasylirion glaucum with a spike of flowers and stem 
from 8 ft. to 9 ft. long. Mr. McIntyre, gardener to 
Mrs. Gurney Pease, Darlington, was a good second, 
and had amongst his plants a very large, well-coloured 
Croton; third, Col. Pepper. Four Crotons: first, Lord 
Zetland ; second, Mrs. Gurney Pease ; third, Col. 
Pepper, all well-coloured and good. Azaleas, Dracaenas 
and Coleus were exhibited; also Cape Heaths, and Mr. 
Cypher was first with three good specimens ; second, 
Lord Zetland ; third, Col. Pepper. A large number of 
specimen Ferns were staged, also hardy Ferns and rree 
Ferns. The Gloxinias were very good, Mr. Bellerby 
taking the first prize. 
Groups of plants were well done. In the class for 
groups not exceeding 250 -square feet, Mr. Blair, 
gardener to the Duke of Sutherland, Trentham, was 
first; Mrs. Gurney Pease, second; and Mr. W. H. 
Simpson, Selby, third. In the amateur class for a 
group not exceeding 150 square feet the awards went 
as follows First, Mrs. Gurney Pease ; second, Col. 
Pepper ; third, Dr. Baker. In the class for Orchids, 
ten in flower, distinct (open class), Mr. Cypher was 
first, with fine plants of Cypiipediuni barbatum grandi- 
florum, a very fine C. caudatum, Dendrobium thyrsi- 
florum and D. infundibulum, Cattleya Mossire, 
Cypripedium Lawrenceanum, Lfelia purpurata (Prince 
of Wales, very fine, and others ; second, Mr. Blair, 
Trentham, with smaller plants, including a good 
Oncidium macranthum. For six Orchids, Mr. J. 
Cypher was first, and Mr. W. Bateman second. For 
four Orchids (amateurs), E. W. Beckett, Esq., M.P., 
was first, and T. E. Kirkness, Esq., Hessle, second. 
Messrs. Charlesworth, Shuttleworth & Co., Bradford, 
staged a large group of Orchids mixed with Ferns, and 
amongst them were Ccelogyne pandurata, several fine 
plants of Oncidium macranthum, 0. curtum, a well- 
flowered plant of Acineta Humboldtii, Anguloa 
Ruckeri, and several other of the newer Orchids. It 
was a well set-up, handsome group. 
Pelargoniums were, as usual at 'i ork, of the highest 
quality, and a very large tent is annually devoted to 
these. Mr. Eastwood, gardener to Mrs. Tetley, Leeds, 
again maintained his position as a champion grower, and 
his twelve plants which took the first prize were very fine 
indeed, grown, trained and flowered as the late Charles 
Turner and other growers of Pelargoniums in their 
palmy days grew them. Mr. McIntosh, gardener to 
J. T. Hingston, Esq., York, was a very close second ; 
and Miss Steward, Bishopsthorpe, an excellent third. 
They were a grand trio of twelve plants. For six, Miss 
Steward was first ; Mrs. Tetley, second ; and Mr. 
Hingston, third. For three plants, the prizes were in 
the same order. Mr. Eastwood and Mr. McIntosh have 
for some years run each other hard, and occasionally 
their positions are reversed, both being the two great 
Pelargonium growers of the day. Miss Steward is the 
sister of the late Mr. Henry Steward, a well-known 
old florist, who was at one time Lord Mayor of York, 
when Miss Steward was the Lady Mayoress, and since 
her brother’s death, some yeaTS since, has kept up his 
fine collection of Auriculas and cultivated Pelargo¬ 
niums. This year she has achieved marked success, 
and must be congratulated upon the high state of 
cultivation and finish of her specimen plants. 
The zonals are also always a great feature at York, 
and a long bank of them, three deep, was a sight 
worth seeing. Here again Mr. Eastwood was very 
much to the front, and perfect cultivation marked all 
his splendid specimens. He was first respectively for 
twelve, six and three ; Mr. H. Pybus, Ripon, second 
for twelve ; and Miss Steward was third for twelve, 
second for six and second for three. For double 
Pelargoniums Mr. G. Cottam, jun., was first, Mrs. 
Tetley second, and Mr. W. H. Simpson third ; while 
for four doubles Miss Steward was first and Mrs. 
Tetley second. Ivy-leaved Pelargoniums were very fine 
indeed, and consisted chiefly of large specimens of 
pyramidal form. For six specimens Mr. G. Cottam 
was first, Mrs. Tetley second, and Mr. J. T. Hingston 
third. Miss Steward was also first for six Begonias. 
Fuchsias were a superb lot, admirably grown and 
flowered, and running so uniform in size. A long row 
surmounted the double bank of Pelargoniums, besides 
some that were staged on the ground. In the open 
class for six Mr. J. T. Hingston, was first, Mrs. Tetley 
second, Mr. \V. H. Simpson third, and Miss Wharton 
fourth. There was also close competition in the class 
for three plants. A large display of beautiful plants 
for table decoration were placed in a long row, the fruit 
being on one side and the bouquets, epergnes, baskets, 
and leading cut flowers on the other, but they were not 
noticed to the extent they deserved. Mr. Mclndoe, 
Hutton Hall Gardens, was first, Mrs. Gurney Pease 
second, Mr. W. Bateman third, and Mr. J. B. 
Hodgkin fourth. 
In the miscellaneous class Messrs. Richard Smith & 
Co., Worcester, set up a dozen superb specimen Clematis 
in flower amongst other plants, and these were greatly 
admired. Messrs. Cutbush & Son, London, sent a 
large group of stove, greenhouse and other plants, and 
also a nice display of Ixia blooms. Messrs. W. & J. 
Birkenhead, Sale, near Manchester, staged in their 
usual style a long bank of new and rare Ferns, amongst 
them being Pteris Victorias, P. serrulata densa, 
Davallia Griffithiana, D. tenuifolia Yeitchiana, and 
many other beautiful kinds. 
Cut Roses fell very short of last year owing to the 
late season, and were very inferior in quality. The 
1890 exhibition at York brought put a very extensive 
display, by far the best the society had had. Three 
lots of seventy-two blooms were staged this year, and 
Messrs. Harkness & Sons were first, but there were at 
least thirty fine blooms of Marechal ISTiel in the 
stand. Marechal Niel blojms were also plentiful in the 
others. Messrs. Prior & Son, Colchester, were second ; 
and Mr. H. May, Bedale, third. For forty-eight and 
thirty six blooms, Mr. May was first, and Messrs. 
Jackson & Co., Bedale, second in the latter class. In 
the smaller classes were several exhibits. The epergnes 
were a good lot, Mr. G. Cottam, junr., taking the 
first prize, so also were the baskets of cut flowers. For 
twelve varieties of cut stove and greenhouse flowers, 
Mr. Blair, The Gardens, Trentham, was an easy first 
with a grand lot of Orchids and other good things. Mr. 
Blair was also first for six. 
There was a good display of hardy herbaceous cut 
flowers, and very close competitions. For twelve vars., 
Messrs. Harkness & Sons were first, the Earl of 
Carlisle second, Mr. J. D. Hutchinson third, and Mr. 
T. Battersby fourth. Messrs. Harkness & Son were 
first in each class for double and single Pyrethrums, 
and they tell at an exhibition. 
There were three classes for bouquets, ball, bridal, 
and hand—a pair of each. Messrs. Perkins & Sons, 
Coventry, were easily first with superb examples, and 
Mr. Booty, florist, Harrogate, second fag-ball and 
bridal bouquets with cone-shaped examples. 
There was a good display of fruit, but some of 
the Grapes were not up to the usual standard, and no 
wonder. For twelve varieties, Mr. Parker, gardener to 
John Corbett, Esq., M.P., Impney, was first with 
excellent Lord Carrington and smooth-leaved Cayenne 
Pines, Foster’s Seedling and Black Hamburgh Grapes, 
Blenheim Orange, Lord Napier and Pitmaston Orange 
Nectarines, Stirling Castle and another fine Peach, and 
very fine Black Ischia Figs. Second, Mr. Davies, 
gardener to the Hon. Mrs. Maynell Ingram, Temple 
Newsam ; third, Mr. Mclndoe, whose black Grapes 
were good ; fourth, Duke of St. Albans. For six 
varieties of fruits, Mr. Mclndoe, who had good Black 
Hamburgh Grapes and Grosse Mignonne Peaches, was 
first; second, Mr. Parker, Impney; third, Mr. 
Westcott, Raby Castle Gardens; fourth, Mr. Blair. 
For four varieties, first, Mr. Mclndoe, who had fine 
Black Hamburghs and Figs ; second, Mr. "Westcott ; 
third, Arthur Wilson, Esq. ; fourth, Mr. Blair. 
In Grapes in both classes for blacks and whites, 
Lord Hotham’s gardener again took first honours with 
excellent examples, his Muscats being well coloured; Mr. 
Mclndoe was second ; A. Milnthorpe, Esq., third ; and 
Arthur Wilson, Esq., fourth. For white Grapes, Sir 
A. Meysey Thompson, Bart., was second ; A. Miln¬ 
thorpe, Esq., third ; Mr. Mclndoe, fourth. Good 
Peaches and Nectarines were staged, and Mrs. Meynell 
Ingram exhibited a dish of very fine Black Tartarian 
Cherries. Two lots of vegetables were shown for 
Messrs. Sutton’s and Messrs. Webb’s prizes, both from 
Mr. Mclndoe. 
The display of Pansies was a surprise to everyone, 
and with a little more opening out of prizes York 
would become the great northern meeting of Pansy 
growers. In the class for twenty-four blooms of show 
varieties (open), Mr. A. Lister, Rothesay, was first; Mr. 
A. Bailey, Junr., Sunderland, second ; Mr. T. Battersby. 
Blaydon-on-Tyne, third ; and for twenty-four fancies 
(open), Mr. Bailey was first, Mr. Lister second, and 
Mr. Battersby third. The amateur classes were also 
well filled. 
Mr. Irvine, florist, Tighnabruaich, Scotland, was 
awarded certificates for forty-eight superb seedlings, 
and for a collection of new fancy varieties, containing 
many fine kinds. Mr. A. Lister, florist, Rothesay, 
was awarded a certificate for a fine seedling fancy, Mrs. 
Gray as well as for a fine collection. Mr. Forbes, of 
Hawick, contributed a large collection, also Mr. Hy. 
Brooke, florist, Durham, to both of whom certificates 
were awarded. Very shortly we will give the names of 
the new varieties which are really fine. 
The committee and active secretary, Mr. Simmons, 
are to be congratulated on their grand show and 
excellent arrangements. 
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SO CIETI ES. 
Royal Horticultural, June 23rd.—The principal ex¬ 
hibits at the Drill Hall, on Tuesday last, consisted of 
cut flowers of hardy herbaceous plants, including a fine 
group of florists’ Tulips. Roses and other hardy shrubs 
were also conspicuous ; and there were some small but 
interesting groups of Orchids. 
ASilver-giltFloraMedalwasawardedto Messrs. Kelway 
& Son, Langport, Somerset, for a large collection of cut 
flowers of single and double Premies, Delphiniums, 
Pyrethrums, Gaillardias, and other bolder flowers. A 
Silver Banksian Medal was awarded to Messrs. Barr & 
Son, Covent Garden, for a collection of herbaceous 
Preonies and Irises, such as I. germanica, I. pallida, I. 
variegata, I. amoena, and their varieties. A Silver-gilt 
Banksian Medal was awarded to Messrs. Paul & Son, 
Cheshunt, for Roses, Cannas, Poppies, and other herb¬ 
aceous plants. A Silver Banksian Medal was awarded 
to Mr. T. H. Crasp, Canford, AVimborne, Dorset, for a 
group of Souvenir de la Malmaison Carnation and the 
pink variety ; the flowers were of enormous size. A 
Bronze Banksian Medal was awarded to S. Barlow, 
Esq , Stakehill House, Castleton, Manchester, fora fine 
collection of Tulips, including byblcemen, bizarre and 
rose breeders, flamed and feathered bizarres, flamed 
and feathered byblcvmens, and flamed roses in variety. 
A similar award was made to Messrs. H. Cannell & 
Sons, Swanlev, Kent, for three huge plants of Yerbas- 
cum olympieum. They also showed some tuberous 
Begonias. The Right Hon. Lord Penzance, Eashing 
Park, Godaiming, also received a Bronze Banksian Medal 
for a group of seedling hybrid Sweet Briars showing 
great variety of size and colouring. Lady Penzance is 
variously described as an orange-red, or coppery red, of 
great beauty and the strong odour of the Sweet Briar. 
An interesting group was brought up from the Royal 
Gardens, Kew, consisting of Primula imperialis, P. 
Poissoni, Exacum macranthum, Protea nana, Disa 
racemosa, D. tripetaloides, and others. A group of 
Coleus and Celosias was staged by Mr. S. Mortimer, 
Rowledge, Farnham. Fine bunches of Iris xiphion 
were shown by Messrs. Collins Bros. & Gabriel, Waterloo 
Road. A pale yellow Broom was sent up by Mrs. Robb, 
Rutland Gate. Some show and fancy Pelargoniums 
and white Clove Carnations were shown by Mr. C. 
