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THE GARDENING WORLD 
October 5, 1895 > 
Pineapple, Peaches, Nectarines and other fruits. 
The Earl of Harrington (gardener, Mr. Goodacre), 
Elvaston Castle, Derby, took the third place with 
smaller, but generally well-ripened and coloured 
samples. 
In the class for a collection of eight dishes, 
Messrs, de Rothschild, gardener (Mr. George 
Reynolds), Gunnersbury Park, Acton, took the 
leading position with beautiful samples of Gros 
Maroc and Muscat of Alexandria Grapes, Thames 
Bank and Sea Eagle Peaches, Pineapple Nectarine, 
Ribston Pippin Apple, and a noble fruit of Sutton’s 
Ai Melon. The rich colour of Thames Bank Peach 
excited considerable attention. Lady H. Somerset 
(gardener, Mr. F. Harris), Ledbury, was second, 
showing fine samples of Gros Maroc and Muscat of 
Alexandria Grapes, Peaches and Nectarines, the 
Pineapple variety of the latter being particularly 
noticeable. Mrs. Wingfield (gardener, Mr. W. J. 
Empson), Ampthill, was a good third with an even 
lot. 
The Earl of Harrington came to the front in fine 
style in the class for six varieties of Grapes. The 
varieties staged were Lady Downes, Gros Colman, 
Muscat of Alexandria, Barbarossa, Mrs. Pearson 
and Alicante ; the bloom of the latter was slightly 
rubbed in travelling, otherwise little fault could be 
found with the exhibit. Messrs, de Rothschild 
took the second place, in this instance showing hand¬ 
some bunches, though some of them were not quite 
finished. The two huge bunches of Trebbiano were 
admirable examples of culture. In the class for 
three dishes of Grapes, P. T. Phillips, Esq. (gardener, 
Mr. R. Grindrod), Whitfield, took the leading place 
with grand bunches of Alicante and Gros Colman, 
Sir E. H. Carbutt, Bart, (gardener, Mr. A. Belcher), 
Cranleigh, Surrey, took the second place with 
smaller bunches. 
The classes for three bunches of one variety were 
more numerous. C. Bayer, Esq. (gardener, W. 
Taylor), Forest Hill, had the best Black Hamburgh, 
nicely finished. W. Mitchell, Esq., Chilworth 
Manor, Romsey, Hants, was second. C. J Massey, 
Esq. (gardener, Mr. J. Day), Garliestown, had the 
best ripened and finished samples of Madresfield 
Court, and C. Bayer, Esq., was not far behind, 
having larger berries. Earl Cowley (gardener, Mr. 
J. Gibson), Chippenham, had fine bunches of Gros 
Maroc with large berries, taking the first prize ; he 
was closely followed by C. J. Massey, Esq. There 
was good competition in this class. The first award 
for Alicante Grapes was taken by Messrs, de 
Rothschild with even and handsomely-finished 
bunches; H. Tate, Esq. (gardener, Mr. W. Howe), 
Park Hill, Streatham Common, had larger bunches 
but smaller berries, being a good second. W. 
Mitchell, Esq., for finish was an easy first for any 
other black Grape, showing grand bunches of Mrs. 
Pince’s Black Muscat; he was followed by C. S- 
S. Dickins, Esq. (gardener, Mr. A. Kemp), Cool- 
hurst, Horsham, Sussex. W. R. D'Arcy, Esq. 
(gardener, Mr. Tidy), Stanmore, Middlesex, 
exhibited the best bunches of Muscat of Alexandria, 
which had large and well-finished berries ; he was 
followed by Alderman Chaffin (gardener, Mr. W. 
Taylor), Bath, with larger bunches, but not so 
nicely finished. In the class for any other white 
Grapes, C. Bayer, Esq. led the way with handsome 
bunches of Buckland s Sweetwater, large in berry 
and beautifully coloured ; Messrs, de Rothschild 
with beautiful bunches of Chasselas Napoleon were 
a good second. 
H. Tate, Esq., was awarded the first prize for four 
dishes of Tomatos, which were admirable in every 
way except that they were too large. A more useful 
and admirably selected exhibit was shown by Mr. 
E. Ryder, Orpington, who was awarded the second 
place. Mr. G. Helman, Lewes, took the leading 
place for one dish of Tomatos, and was followed by 
Mr. R. C. Sanders, Halton House, Tring, Bucks, with 
fine samples. Mr. J. Gore, Polegate, Sussex, had the 
best six ripe clusters of Tomatos as cut from the 
plants ; some of his bunches bore six fruits of first- 
class size. He was followed by F. G. Arbuthnot, 
Esq. (gardener, Mr. Wells), Bexley, Kent, with 
slightly corrugated fruits but fine bunches. 
The class for a collection of hardy fruit grown 
partly or entirely under glass, to illustrate Orchard 
House culture, was well represented by the 
gardeners, nurserymen being excluded. The lead¬ 
ing award was taken by M. R. Smith, Esq. 
(gardener, Mr. C. Blick), Hayes, Kent. Many of the 
Apples and Pears were of enormous size, especially 
the latter, which included Pitmaston Duchess, 
Souvenir du Congress, Uvedale’s St. Germain, and 
Beurre Diel. His Peaches were also handsome, and 
all were nicely set up with vine leaves. The 
second prize went to Sir Mark Collett, Bart, 
(gardener, Mr. Potter), Sevenoaks, whose Apples and 
Pears were very telling on account of size. Sir 
Joseph Pease, Bart., M.P., took third place with a 
smaller collection of well-ripened fruits. 
Nurserymen’s Classes. 
The first prize for a collection of fruit trees, 
bearing fruit in pots, was deservedly awarded to 
Messrs. T. Rivers & Son (the only exhibitors), Saw- 
bridgeworth, for a magnificent exhibit of Apple, Pear, 
Fig trees, and Crabs, all shapely pyramidal trees, 
bearing capital crops of large fruit. The centre of the 
group was occupied with a tall, pyramidal specimen 
of Peach bearing a heavy crop. The vines in pots 
were also heavily laden with nicely finished bunches 
of Grapes. Boxes of Apples, Pears, and Plums were 
stood round the sides of the group. The samples of 
Peasgood’s Nonsuch Apple hanging upon the trees 
were notable for their huge proportions. 
For a collection of hardy fruits grown partly or 
entirely under glass to illustrate Orchard House 
culture, Messrs. Geo. Bunyard & Co., Royal 
Nurseries, Maidstone, stood alone, well earning the 
proud position of premier place. The centre of the 
table was occupied by Apples, vines, Pears, 
Peaches, and Tomatos in pots. The samples of 
Ribston Pippin we have never seen finer. Other 
grand Apples were Emperor Alexander, Tyler's 
Kernel, Washington, Peasgood’s Nonsuch, Gas¬ 
coigne’s Scarlet Seedling, Bismarck, and many 
others too numerous to mention where all were so 
notable for size and colour. These gathered fruits 
were set up in plates, and stood in three rows round 
the large table. The Pears, Peaches, Figs, and 
Plums were also attractive, some of the Pears being 
of enormous size. Messrs. Geo. Bunyard & Co. 
were equally prominent in the class for fruits grown 
entirely in the open air, and not exceeding ioo 
varieties. A hexagonal cone of different Apples, 
lined off with bright red ones, occupied the centre, 
and a heaped-up basket stood towards the corners. 
The rest were piled up on plates, and were marvels 
for size and colouration. Where all were so 
excellent it would be superfluous to particularize. 
For a collection of fifty distinct varieties of Apples 
grown in the open, Messrs. Geo. Bunyard & Co. 
again took the premier prize, the fruits being 
selected for size, which was really remarkable. 
The firm was far ahead of its competitors. 
For a collection of not more than fifty distinct 
varieties of hardy fruits in baskets or dishes Mr. II. 
Berwick, Sidmouth, Devon, took the lead with 
Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherries, Cob Nuts, Figs, and 
Medlars. The Apples were highly coloured. The 
first prize for a collection of fifty varieties of Pears 
was taken by Mr. John Watkins, Withington, 
Hereford ; Doyenne Boussock, Pitmaston Duchess, 
and Flemish Beauty were some of his best samples. 
Open Air Fruits. 
In the classes for fruits grown in the open air, open 
to gardeners and amateurs only, some splendid 
material was forthcoming. First honours for 
eighteen dishes of Apples, distinct—to contain twelve 
dishes of culinary and six of dessert varieties—fell to 
the portion of Roger Leigh, Esq., Barham Court, 
Maidstone, (gardener, Mr. W. Woodward). This 
was a truly magnificent display, large and finely 
coloured samples of Peasgood’s Nonsuch, Stone’s i 
Warner’s King,Cox’s Orange Pippin,Ribston Pippin, 
Alexander, Washington, Belle Pointoise and 
Bismarck, being noticeable. Second was placed Mr. 
Geo. Goldsmith, gardener to Sir E. G. Loder. 
Horsham, who also had a fine lot; and third J. 
Colmar, Esq , Reigate, Surrey (gardener, Mr. W. 
King.) 
Mr. T. W. Starlup distanced all other competitors 
for the best twelve dishes of Apples, distinct—eight 
dishes of cooking, and four of dessert to be shown. 
He had Lord Derby, Warner's King, Gascoigne's 
Scarlet, Beauty of Kent, Queen, and Mabbott’s 
Pearmain in excellent condition. Mr. Austin T. 
Killick, Maidstone, won the second prize, and J. K. 
D. Wingfield Digby, Esq , Sherborne Castle, Dorset 
(gardener, Mr. Pragnell), the third. Mr. T. Turton, 
gardener to John Hargreaves, Esq., Maiden Erleigh, 
Reading, had the finest nine dishes of six varieties of 
cooking and three of dessert Apples, showing fine 
fruits of Loddington Seedling, Mere de Menage, 
Cox's Pomona, and King of the Pippins. Mr. S. H. 
Goodwin, Mereworth, took the second place, having 
nicely coloured samples of Worcester Pearmain, 
Cox’s Pomona, and Yorkshire Beauty, P. T. Phillips 
Esq., Watfield (gardener, Mr. R. Grindrod) winning 
the third prize. Mr. Geo. Woodward show r ed the 
most meritorious dishes of cooking Apples, distinct, 
thereby appropriating the premier award. He had 
fine specimens of Warner's King, Peasgood's Non¬ 
such, Stirling Castle, and Lord Derby. Second 
came Mr. S. T. Wright, gardenerto C. Lee Campbell, 
Esq., Glewston Court; and third Mr. J. E. Burton, 
gardener to Sir E. Paul, Bart., Cambridge House, 
Twickenham. Mr. R. C. Sanders, Halton House, 
Tring, had the first prize for three dishes of culinary 
Apples. The Queen, Peasgood's Nonsuch, and Alex¬ 
ander were also the favourites here. Mr. Austin T. 
Killick and J De Brougham, Esq., Carshalton 
(gardener, Mr. W. Jones), took the second and third 
places respectively. 
For six dishes of dessert Apples, distinct, Mr. 
Woodward was successful in carrying off first 
honours with good samples of Lady Sudeley, Calville 
Rouge Praecox, Cox’s Orange Pippin, and Wash¬ 
ington. The competition here was very close, the 
second award falling to the lot of Sir E. Loder, 
Horsham (gardener, Mr. Goldsmith) ; Mr. Bannister, 
gardener to H. St. Vincent Ames, Esq., Westbury- 
on-Tyne, coming in third. Mr. A. Kemp, gardener 
to C. S. S. Dickins, Esq., Horsham, was the most 
successful exhibitor in a class for three dishes of 
dessert Apples, with Cox’s Orange Pippin, Ribston 
Pippin, and American Mother ; Mr. T. Turton 
taking the third prize. 
Mr. Geo. Goldsmith carried off first honours for 
eighteen dishes of Pears, distinct, showing grand 
samples of Brockworth Park, Souvenir du Congres, 
Marguerite Marillat, Madame Treyne, Louise Bonne 
of Jersey,, Pitmaston Duchess, General Todleben, 
Rivers' Princess, and Sylvestre d'Autumn. Mr. 
Geo. Woodman occupied the second place with a 
collection but little inferior to that of the first prize¬ 
winners, H. C. Moffat, Esq., Goodrich Court, Here¬ 
fordshire, coming in third. 
The first award for twelve dishes of Pears went to 
Mr. A. Offer, gardener to J. Warren, Esq., Crawley, 
who had large well-coloured fruits of William's Bon 
Chretien, Doyenne Boussoch, and Louise Bonne of 
Jersey. Mr. W. G. Cotterell, gardener to Sir W. 
Gear, Tonbridge, was bracketed an equal first with 
Mr. A. Offer, so little was there to choose between 
the respective merits of the two exhibits. Mr. 
Cotterell had Gansel's Bergamot, Doyenne du 
Comice, Durondeau, and Duchesse d'Angouleme in 
fine style. Mr. Pragnell occupied the second 
position. 
Mr. J. Gibson, gardener to the Earl Cowley, 
Chippenham, was adjudged to have the best nine 
dishes of dessert Pears, distinct, showing amongst 
others Louise Bonne of Jersey, Flemish Beauty, 
General Todleben, Triomphe de Vienne, and Beurre 
Clairgeau in first-class condition. Mr. J. E. Burton 
took the second, and Mr. W. Jones the third prize. 
The best six dishes of dessert Pears were contributed 
by Mr. Bannister, Pitmaston Duchess, Durondeau, 
and Beurre Superfin, appearing to great advantage 
here. Mr. F. Fennel, gardener to W. M. Cazalet, 
Esq., Tonbridge, won the first prize for three dishes 
of dessert Pears in a class in which Mr. R. Edwards, 
gardener to G. H. Field, Esq., Beechy Lees, Seven- 
oaks, and Mr. G. Thompson, gardener to Messrs. 
W. & E. Wells, Hattonhurst, Hounslow, took second 
and third prizes respectively. The three dishes of 
stewing Pears contributed by Mr. Geo. Woodward 
were adjudged to be superior to the rest. Catillac, 
General Todleben, and Vicar of Wakefield were the 
varieties shown. Mr. W. Cotterell occupied the 
second place, Mr. Geo. Goldsmith making a very 
close third. Mr. J. Masterson, gardener to the 
Countess of Camperdown, Shipton-on-Stour, showed 
the best single dish of stewing Pears, with Uvedale's 
St. Germain ; second, Mr. J. Gibson; and third, Mr. 
R. Edwards. 
Mr. G. Woodward was also successful in obtaining 
the first award for three dishes of Peaches, distinct. 
The fruit was of large size, and splendidly finished, 
Nectarine Sea Eagle and Princess of Wales being 
the varieties represented. Mr. J. Maclndoe, gar¬ 
dener to Sir J. Pease, Bart., M.P., Hutton Hall, 
Guisborough, made a good second, whilst the third 
prize fell to the lot of Mr. Chas. Herrin, gardener 
