August 15, 1896. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
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of our Red Currants and Gooseberries, but not the 
Black Currants, although they were swarming with 
the mite. Oh dear no ! that is not their mission. I 
consider the Winter Moth the chief obstacle to 
successful Apple culture in this part, and any 
simple, inexpensive preventive, would be a boon.- 
W. P. R., Preston. 
CHESTER HORTICULTURAL SHOW. 
The doubt as to the new venture has been dispelled. 
The exhibition has proved fully up to expectations, 
whether judged from a horticultural point of view, 
or, what is of equal importance, the financial 
returns. The show was held on the Roodeye on the 
5th and 6th inst. under the most favourable auspices ; 
the weather all that could be desired, fine and not 
too hot. The position is an admirable one from 
many points, being close to the finest of our old 
towns, and in direct communication with the chief 
lines of Wales and the North. The show ground 
(thirty acres) is ample, and carpeted throughout with 
a good turf. For the initial year a grand result was 
obtained, greatly due to the handsome support that 
was given to the committee by the trade. It is 
seldom that such an array of non-competitive exhibits 
is seen in the provinces. Nearly fifty exhibitors from 
various parts of the country gave their support by 
contributing rare and beautiful groups, which were 
greatly admired both by experts and amateurs. The 
ground was arranged somewhat on the lines of agricul¬ 
tural shows—a broad avenue with tents on either side, 
numbering about a dozen. A vast improvement would 
be obtained by having a quarter the number of tents, 
much larger in size, and especially wider. The plant 
tent was only of sufficient width to admit of a double 
row of plants in the centre and a single one on each 
side, whereas room in the centre should have been 
provided for at least three rows on either side, which 
would havemadeanimposingbank; these again should 
be backed up with specimen Palms; but none of 
these useful decorative plants could be staged for 
competition in accordance with the classes as 
arranged. With the exception of the groups, it 
appears strange that no class for foliage plants was 
included. 
The number of visitors the first day was over 
g,ooo, and over 17,000 on the second. The receipts 
were :—Gate money, £560 and £786 ; subscriptions, 
entries, rents, etc., about £1,000; making a total of 
£2,346. It is hoped that after all liabilities are dis¬ 
charged a balance of about £350 will be left in 
favour of the society. In the space at our disposal 
only a brief notice of the most important exhibits 
can be noticed. 
Plants. 
The groups were the leading-feature of this section, 
and these would have been better staged in the 
centre of the tent. Her Grace the Duchess of St. 
Albans (gardener, J. Edmonds), secured the coveted 
honour of first prize £25, and the Royal Horticultural 
Society’s Silver Cup, and a Silver Knightian 
Medal, special award. This collection was backed 
with tall Bamboos and Palms, well broken up with 
raised groups of Palms and Crotons as centres, with 
Orchids Liliums Humeas, etc., interspersed. Mrs. 
Pease (gardener, Mr J. McIntyre), was second. 
For a group of Orchids Mr. J. Cypher, Chelten¬ 
ham, was well to the fore with a charming arrange¬ 
ment, in which Palms, Crotons, etc., toned down the 
abundance of flower of choice and rare Orchids. 
Mr. John Robson was second. 
For twelve plants in bloom Mr. J. Cypher was to 
the fore with Erica Thompsonii E. aitoniana, and E. 
austiniana, Statice Gilbertii, S. profusa, Ixora 
Williamsii, I. salicifolia, I. Prince of Orange, Alla- 
manda grandis and nobilis, Phoenocoma prolifera 
Barnesii, and Bougainvillea sanderiana. Mr. T. S. 
Timmis (gardener, B. Cromwell), Liverpool, was 
second. For six flowering plants Mr. T. H. Sykes, 
Cheadle, took the lead. 
For a single greenhouse plant Mr. Cypher won with 
Phoenocoma prolifera Barnesii; the same exhibitor 
led for the single stove plant with Ixora Prince of 
Orange. For six Dracenas, twelve Caladiums, and 
four Crotons Mr. T. S. Timmis was to the fore; a 
special R.H.S. Cultural Certificate was granted for 
the Crotons Countess, Mortefontainensis (fine in 
colour). Queen Victoria, and Williamsii. The same 
exhibitor led the way for six Ferns, with Davallia 
fijiensis, 8 ft. in diameter, Nephrolepis rufescens 
tripinnatifida, Goniophlebium subauriculatum, etc. 
For twenty-four table plants Mrs. G. Pease staged 
the best, and Mr. T. S. Timmis had the leading six 
varieties. For two pots of Liliums Mr. H. L. Smith 
was first. 
Cut Flowers. 
This was not a strong section, which may be 
accounted for by the fact that Roses and Carnations 
are past, and the Dahlias have hardly yet taken 
possession of the field. 
For the display of cut flowers 12 ft. by 5 ft. 
Messrs. Jones & Sons, Shrewsbury, secured the 
premier award for a very pretty combination on 
velvet, light vases of Orchid spikes, with bouquets in 
variety, a bold back ground, and a fine harp of white 
flowers occupying the centre. Messrs. S. Jenkinson 
& Son, Newcastle, followed with an exhibit of high 
merit. 
Roses were not strongly represented, and were 
somewhat small in size. Messrs. J. Cocker & Sons, 
Aberdeen, were first for twenty-four varieties ; Mr. 
W. Stubbs had the best dozen; Messrs. J. Cocker 
the leading twenty-four Teas ; and Messrs. Harkness 
& Sons the best twelve Teas, For the best table 
decorations, Mr. J. Tomlinson, Willington, secured 
first honours. For Carnations and Picotees arranged 
for effect, Mr. M. Campbell was first. In the class 
for thirty-six spikes of Gladioli , Viscount Combermere 
won with a very fine lot. For twelve bunches of 
herbaceous cut flowers, Miss Humberston, Newton, 
took the lead. 
Fruit 
Was well represented, the Grapes being fairly good ; 
many of the bunches would have shown to greater 
advantage in a few more days. 
For the display of eighteen dishes, Lord 
Harrington (gardener, J. H. Goodacre), staged the 
premier collection in the form of a dessert table. 
Carnations, Maidenhair Fern, and Smilax were 
utilised to good effect. The collection included 
Muscat of Alexandria, Black Hamburgh, Foster’s 
Seedling, and Madresfield Court Grapes; Barrington 
and Royal George Peaches ; Brown Turkey Fig ; 
Victoria and Lord Napier Nectarines; Morello 
Cherries ; Read’s and Countess Melons ; Kirk's and 
Jefferson’s Plums; La Grosse Sucree Strawberry; 
Apricots ; Lady Sudeley Apple; and Souvenir du 
Congres Pears. In addition to the first prize, £15, a 
Knightian Medal was awarded for this exhibit. Sir 
Jos. Pease, Bart., (gardener J. Mclndoe), was second, 
receiving £10 and a Knightian Medal. 
For six kinds of fruit from Lady H. Somerset (gar¬ 
dener, F. Harries) won with Muscat of Alexandria 
Grapes, Stirling Castle Peach, Lord Napier Nectarine, 
Seedling Melon, Bigarreau Napoleon Cherry, and 
Brown Turkey Fig. The Earl of Carlisle (gardener J. 
Reddell) was second. 
For twelve hardy kinds, Sir J. Pease, Bart., staged 
a meritorious collection. Lord Harrington and the 
Earl of Carlisle were adjudged equal first for a 
single Pine, Queen being staged. 
For six bunches of Grapes, Mr. W. Pritchard, 
Neston (gardener, A. Crisp), took the lead with 
Muscats and Black Alicantes. For three bunches 
of Hamburgh, Lord Harrington won with well 
coloured bunches. For three of any other white t 
Mr. J. C Waterhouse (gardener, J. H. Hull), won 
with Madresfield Court. For three bunches of 
Muscat Grapes, Mr. W. H. Verdin (gardener, W. 
Coates), won with well-coloured Muscat of Alexan¬ 
dria. For three of any other white, Mr. J. C. 
Waterhouse was in front with Foster's Seedling. 
For twelve red Tomatos, Mrs. Cope, Woolton 
(gardener, T. Carling), had the best out of twenty- 
nine lots. The Duke of St. Albans secured the first 
award for twelve yellow Tomatos. 
Vegetables 
were staged in quantity and quality. For the 
collection of twelve kinds no less than seventeen 
competitors were in evidence. The Earl of Carnar¬ 
von (gardener, W. Pole), gained the premier award, 
£5, and the Silver Knightian Medal. The Hon, W. 
P. Talbot (gardener, C. J. Waite), Glenhurst, Esher, 
was first with magnificent Onions. Lady T. Guest, 
Messrs. F. A. Brace, M. S. Williams, T. H. Sykes, 
and S. Burrows, were the principal contributors in 
the single dishes. 
Cottagers. 
There were about 1,000 entries in a little over forty 
classes, nearly all of which were for vegetables, of 
which many fine specimens were staged. The 
collections of herbs were large and in a few cases 
somewhat peculiar. 
Trade Exhibits. 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, London, secured 
a Gold Medal for a splendid group of Caladiums, 
Nepenthes, &c. A fine collection of cut flowers was 
also staged by this firm. Mr. T. S. Ware, Totten¬ 
ham, received a Gold Medal for a magnificent display 
of flowering Begonias. Gold Medals were also 
awarded to Messrs. F. Sander & Co., St. Albans, for 
a collection of Orchids and new plants; and to 
Messrs. Dicksons, Chester, for a large group of plants, 
cut flowers, fruit, &c. Mr. Cypher received a Gold 
Medal for a collection of Orchids and plants. 
Messrs. R. Hartland & Son, Cork, received a 
Silver Flora Medal for Begonia flowers; a like 
award going to Messrs. R. P. Ker & Sons, Liver¬ 
pool, for a bright collection of Crotons and Calad¬ 
iums. Messrs. Fisher, Son, & Sibray had a like 
award for a group of hardy plants ; also Messrs. H. 
Cannell & Sons, Swanley, for cut Dahlias, Cocks¬ 
combs, &c. ; Messrs. J. Peed & Sons, Norwood Road. 
London, for Caladiums ; Messrs. W. & J. Birkenhead 
for Ferns ; Mr. H. Brownhill for Begonias ; Messrs. 
W. Cowan & Co., Liverpool, for Tea Roses; and 
Mr. J. Cypher for stove and greenhouse plants. 
Silver Banksian Medals were awarded to Mr. H, 
Eckford for Sweet Peas ; Mr. M. Campbell, Blantyre, 
for Carnations ; and Messrs. H. Low & Co., Clapton, 
for Orchids. 
The Duke of Westminster (gardener, Mr. N. F. 
Barnes) secured a Gold Medal for a fine collection of 
fruit. Mr. C. Parker received a Silver Banksian 
Medal for vegetables. 
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ABBEY PARK FLOWER SHOW AND 
GALA. 
The flower show promoted by the Parks Committee 
of the Corporation, was held in the Abbey Park, 
Leicester, on the 4th inst. It is now in the eleventh 
year of its existence, and is dorng a great amount of 
good from an educational point of view. There was 
an attendance of 21,234 visitors, a considerably 
larger number than last year. There were 116 
exhibitors and 1,500 exhibits, the latter being 
arranged in five spacious marquees. 
Mr. C. J. Mee, Daybrook Vale, Sherwood, Notts, 
had by far the best group of plants, securing the 
leading award. He had Palms, Lilies, finely 
coloured Crotons, and Cannas set off with Maiden¬ 
hair Ferns, and brightened with tufts of Lily of the 
Valley and Nertera depressa. Mr. H. Rogers, Bel- 
grave, Leicester, was second. Mr. C. J. Mee was 
also well to the fore with six exotic Ferns, and table 
plants, and had several other prizes. Mr. H. 
Blakeway, gardener to P. A. Muntz, Esq., M.P., 
Dunsmore, had the best six stove and greenhouse 
plants, which were in good form. Pelargoniums 
made a good display, and the leading prizes for 
single and double varieties were taken by Mr. H. 
Rogers ; he also took the lead for Coleus and 
Fuchsias. Mr. J. Wright, Leicester, came to the 
front for siDgle Begonias, beating Mr. Rogers. 
Mr. John Sibson, Knighton, showed the best double 
Begonias, 
In the class for thirty-six blooms of Roses, 
Messrs. Jas. Cocker & Sons, Aberdeen, carried off 
the first prize with a very good exhibit. The Roses, 
in fact, were considered as good as any that had 
been shown this year, both in the case of hybrid per- 
petuals, Teas and Noisettes. Messrs. D. & W. 
Croll, Dundee, and Messrs. Harkness & Sons, 
Bedale, Yorks, were bracketed equal second. 
Messrs. J. Cocker and Mr. H. Merry weather, 
Southwell, were first and second respectively for 
twenty-four blooms of Roses. Messrs. J, Cocker & 
Sons and Messrs. D. and W. Croll were first and 
second respectively for twelve Tea Roses ; but for 
twelve blooms of any variety, the order was reversed, 
Mr. M. Campbell, High Blantyre, N.B., had the 
best flake and bizarre Carnations. Mr. A. R. 
Brown, Handsworth, Birmingham, had the best 
yellow or fancy Carnations, the best bizarre bloom, 
and the best of any colour. Mr. M. Campbell came 
to the front for one flake Carnation, six Picotees, 
and for six bunches of Carnations. 
In the open division for fruit, Mr. J. H. Goodacre, 
gardener to the Earl of Harrington, Elvaston Castle, 
Derby, took the lead for eight dishes in his usually 
excellent style. He had also the best four dishes and 
was followed in both cases by Mr. A. McCullock. 
Mr. C. J. Mee had the best Pineapple. Mr. A. 
McVinish, Derby, had the best Black Hamburgh and 
