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THE GARDENING WORLD 
August 22nd, 1885. 
Messrs. Brown being first, Mr. House second. Dahlias 
were good, the first prizes going to Mr. House for 
singles, and to Messrs. Brown for show varieties. 
Some good bunches of Boses were also shown, not 
for competition. 
Bouquets, button-hole flowers, and epergn^s were 
well represented. The first prize for a bridal bouquet 
went to Mr. R. Gilbert, Burghley, and the second to 
Mr. Melville, gardener to Mrs. Hornsby, St. Vincent’s, 
Grantham. For ball bouquets, Mr. Melville was first 
and Mr. Gilbert second. Bouquets of Boses were also 
good, and Mr. House was first, with Mr. A. H. Mann 
second. Wild flowers and grasses, both in collec¬ 
tions and bouquets, were well shown, and in some 
instances very tastefully arranged. 
For a collection of fruit, six varieties, Mr. Lyon 
came in first, with a good lot, including a nice Pine, 
Melon, Grapes, Muscat and Black Hamburghs, good 
Peaches, and Nectarines, &c.; second, Mr. Melville, 
gardener to Mrs. Hornsby, Grantham, who staged a 
very meritorious lot, running the first prize collection 
very hard. The Grapes were good, both white and 
black. For the former, Mr. Edmunds, gardener to 
the Duke of St. Alban’s, was first with good Muscats, 
and Mr. Gilbert, Burghley, second; with Black Grapes, 
Mr. Melville, gardener to J. B. Boyall, Esq., was first, 
and Mr. Gilbert, second, both showing well-coloured, 
good-sized bunches and berries. The largest bunch 
also came from Mr. Edmunds, Mr. Melville (Mrs. 
Hornsby’s gardener) being second. Peaches, Necta¬ 
rines, Cherries, Apples, Pears, Plums, &c., were well 
shown, as also were Melons. 
In the vegetable department some very fine garden 
produce was exhibited. Potatos were shown well, the 
quality being good, and the competition very strong. 
Cucumbers and Vegetable Marrows held their own, 
and most prominent was the display of Tomatos. A 
splendid large yellow Tomato, Golden Trophy by 
name, was exhibited by Mr. Fish, Churchtown Winter 
Gardens, Southport. Many of the fruits weighed over 
13 oz. It was highly commended by the judges. 
In the cottagers’ classes, window plants were fairly 
well represented, while the fruit and vegetables were 
very good indeed, and the competition very strong. 
The society distributes seeds and plants gratuitously 
to cottagers who compete, a very liberal arrangement 
which is much appreciated—a step in the right direc¬ 
tion. It is pleasing to record the fact that everything 
passed off very satisfactorily. The arrangements were 
good, and the decision of the judges gave satisfaction 
in all departments. 
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Blackburn and East Lancashire Horticul¬ 
tural. —The second annual show of this society was 
held in the Alexandra Meadows, Blackburn, on the 
14th and loth inst. Though the weather was all 
that could be desired, the number of persons who 
visited the show was very small, indeed, up to four 
o’clock, not more than a score could be counted in the 
tent at one time. A football match at the same 
entrance fee would have brought as many thou¬ 
sands, so we may conclude that the tastes of even the 
better class of residents in Blackburn run more that 
way than in flower shows, or flower culture either, 
for the bulk of the exhibits came from a distance, and 
had been sent by their owners for no other motive 
than that they might be seen, and to encourage the 
committee in their uphill undertaking. We do not 
suppose for a moment that Mr. J. B. Dixon would 
go to the expense of vans and horses and undertake 
a journey of fifteen miles, or that Mr. F. Yates, of 
Higher Feniscowles, would bring his Orchids and 
risk his splendid specimen of the Lattice-leaf plant, 
Ouvirandra fenestralis, for the sake of the small prizes 
which the committee were able to offer, but which, of 
course, would be liberal enough for those close by 
attending a one day show. If the society can only 
hold on for a few years, there is not the least doubt 
but that more interest will be taken in its efforts, and 
the quality of the exhibits, which were considered an 
improvement on those of last year, will continue to 
improve, and we have no hesitation in stating that 
those employers who encourage their gardeners to 
exhibit will perceive a growing improvement in the 
culture of other subjects besides those actually ex¬ 
hibited. Some may question the wisdom of this 
remark, but, personally, I have great faith in the 
schooling influence of a flower show, and I have seen 
their stimulating effect in stirring up a spirit of whole¬ 
some rivalry, so that the ordinary horns of labour 
have been far too limited, and the order of the day 
for work has been from daylight till dark, and master 
and man have both benefited. I remember a gentle¬ 
man who had such a dislike to flower shows that he 
could scarcely be induced to subscribe to one, offering 
liberal prizes for the best-kept gentleman’s garden, 
and the gardener who won the first prize was the 
largest prize-taker on the show day, and the other 
competitors held a foremost position. So much for 
the influence of the shows. 
In the nurserymen’s class for eight stove and green¬ 
house plants, Mr. Troughton, of Preston, was first, 
with a splendid plant of Statice profusa, Croton 
Johannis, Lilium speciosum rubrum, with 106 flowers 
and buds, Erica insignis, Cyeas revoluta, and Prit- 
chardia Vuylsteckeana. In the corresponding class 
for amateurs, Mr. Harrison, Stanley, was first, and 
Mr. J. B. Dixon, Fulwood, Preston, gained similar 
honours for four ornamental foliaged plants. For 
exotic Ferns, Mr. F. Baynes, Wheelton, near Chorley, 
received a first prize. In the Orchid classes, Mr. F. 
Yates, Higher Feniscowles, was a good first with 
Phalffinopsis grandiflora, Odontoglossum vexillarium, 
Dendrochilum glumaceum, and Cypripedium niveum. 
In the fruit classes the exhibits were not numerous, 
but the quality of the Grapes and Peaches and 
Nectarines was fair; Mr. Lindsey, gardener to Col. 
Starkie, Huntroyde Park, Padiham, was first for the 
two latter, while for Black Grapes Mr. W. C. Stan- 
dish, Chorley, came in first; Mr. F. Yates being 
first with Whites. The vegetable classes were well 
contested, and the quality of the exhibits was very 
good. The Celery, for which the district is noted, 
was blanched quite 18 ins. high. The torrents of 
rain that fell early in the week had a disastrous effect 
on the cut-flowers, and there was nothing calling for 
special comment beyond some boxes of herbaceous 
blooms from the Cranston Nursery Company, Here¬ 
ford. This firm also sent several boxes of Boses. 
Mr. Troughton, of Preston, had a large collection of 
miscellaneous plants, and a smaller lot was set up by 
the executors of Mr. Henry Walton, Blackburn. Much 
encouragement was given to cottagers; out of the 151 
olasses, no less than sixty-nine were devoted to them 
and amateurs not keeping a regular gardener. These 
classes contained some very meritorious productions, 
especially vegetables. It is to be hoped that another 
year the committee will have the patronage they 
deserve from those that one would expeot to appre¬ 
ciate a flower show.—A'. 
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Sutton and Cheam Horticultural. — The 
twenty-second annual show of this society was held 
on August 12th in the picturesque grounds of H. L. 
Antrobus, Esq., Lower Cheam House, and, notwith¬ 
standing the wind, which always brings up clouds of 
dust on the Surrey hills, and occasional light showers 
of rain, it was the best ever held by the society, there 
being a larger number of entries in the classes, and a 
great increase in the number of visitors. The gar¬ 
deners’ and cottagers’ classes were all well filled, and 
the amateurs in their department showed most 
strongly in cut-flowers and table decorations. In the 
large marquee opposite the main entrance, Sir Trevor 
Lawrence, Bart., M.P., had a magnificent lot of plants 
and cut-flowers, not for competition. They were taste¬ 
fully arranged by the gardener, Mr. Bain, who evidently 
strives to make a better display each year. His front 
row of flower stands contained handsome bunches of 
Gaillardias and Salpiglossis in great variety, choice 
Phloxes and other herbaceous flowers, and behind 
were various Adiantums, Anthuriums, Clerodendron 
fallax, with fine heads of scarlet blossoms, also the 
curious Trichinium Manglesi. Messrs. John Laing 
& Co., Forest Hill, contributed a choice collection of 
plants, including fine specimens of their well-known 
strain of tuberous-rooted Begonias, Orchids, Ferns, 
&c. Messrs. J. Cheal & Sons, Crawley, occupied a 
good space on one side with herbaceous cut-flowers, 
and four large boxes of Dahlias, single Cactus, Pom¬ 
pon and double, which were much admired, the Cactus 
forms receiving the greatest share of attention; For¬ 
mosa (single), which received a certificateat at the 
committee meeting of the Royal Horticultural Society 
last September, is certainly one of the best; Mrs. Tait 
(white Cactus) is a distinct and lovely variety, and 
viridiflora is a green one, hence its name, but it is 
more curious than beautiful. 
The large plants, which usually took first honours 
at this show and elsewhere, from Mr. J. Child, Gar- 
brand Hall, Ewell, were a few weeks ago brought to 
the hammer, so that Mr. King, gardener to Philip 
Crowley, Esq., Waddon House, Croydon, who ran Mr. 
Child a close second on previous occasions, had no 
difficulty in carrying off the chief award for twelve 
stove and greenhouse plants. His specimens were 
large, and in the best of health, Dipladenia amabilis 
being exceptionally fine, and covered with bloom. 
Anthurium Andreanum was also good, and Asparagus 
tenuissimus, the largest piece we have seen, had a 
telling effect in his collection. Mr. Penfold, gardener 
to the Bev. Canon Bridges, Beddington, was a good 
second. Mr. King was also first with the best speci¬ 
men, having another grand Dipladenia. In the class 
for six stove and greenhouse plants, Mr. Penfold 
came to the front, and he had also the best eight 
ornamental foliaged plants. Mr. Osman, South 
Metropolitan District Schools, gained the premier 
awards for vegetables; his collection of Potatos in 
a class provided by Messrs. Sutton & Sons were 
grand examples of good cultivation. 
Fruit was well shown, and in large quantity, there 
being several entries in each class. Mr. Vickery, 
gardener to G. Steer, Esq., Wallington, had much 
the finest Black Hamburghs, large and well-coloured, 
and well worthy of the award given. The best green 
flesh Melon came from W. H. Smee, Esq. (Mr. G. W. 
Cummins, gardener), who staged William Tillery, one 
of the best Melons cultivated. The same exhibitor 
also took a first prize with Muscat Hamburgh, in a 
class for any other black Grapes. For a collection of 
fruit, six dishes, Mr. C. Gibson, gardener to J. 
Wormald, Esq., Morden Park; Mr. A. Alderman, 
gardener to C. Czarnikow, Esq., Mitcham ; and Mr. C. 
Blurton, gardener to H. C. Bonsor, Esq., Kingswood 
Warren, took the honours in the order named. For a 
collection of twenty-four cut-flowers the competition 
was very keen, Messrs. Cummins, Penfold, and Gibson, 
taking first, second, and third prizes respectively, 
while the others well deserved some recognition. The 
first prize lot contained mostly Orchids, among which 
Cattleya Wallisi and C. Gaskelliana were conspicuous. 
The success attending this society is mainly due to 
the exertions of Mr. Flemwell, Treasurer; Mr. Church, 
Secretary; and a few others who have put their 
shoulders to the wheel and pulled the society through 
a bad time, which threatened to ruin it. 
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ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. 
Carnation. — W. H. Pollard. —Apply to Mr. H. B. May, 
Dyson’s Lane Nursery, Edmonton. We think you may get 
the variety there. 
Analyst. — T. B. C. —Mr. Bernard Dyer, 17, Great Tower 
Street, E.C. We do not know what the fee would be. 
Rose for Southern Aspect.— Scotus.— One of the best 
climbing red Roses is the old Madame Louise Carique. Glory 
of Waltham or Madame Clemenee Joigneaux would suit you 
perhaps equally as well. 
French Marigolds. — W. Caudwell. —Your strain is a very 
good one, the flowers being of excellent form and very brightly 
coloured, both single and double. The striped single flowers 
are exceedingly showy. 
Araucaria excelsa. — J. T. —The glaucous variety is not 
hardy, so far as we know. It is a greenhouse or temperate- 
house plant. 
Hops. — T. Williams. —Messrs. Spon, Charing Cross, publish 
a book— Hops: their Cultivation, Commerce, and Uses in 
various Countries, by Mr. P. L. Simmonds. 
Cucumbers. — A Puzzled One. —Some cats will eat Cucum¬ 
bers with avidity, and pussy may be the depredator in your 
case. Try it with some cut pieces. We can oiler you no other 
solution of the mystery. 
Apple. — J. H., Basinghall Street. —The Apple yon saw on 
the street barrow labelled the “English Quarentine” is the 
Devonshire Quarrenden. 
Vegetable Marrows. — W. H. W., Stratford— As a rule 
we have found it best not to stop them, the finest and quickest 
growing fruits coming on the strongest, free-growing shoots. 
In a case like yours, where the long growths show no signs of 
fruiting, we would stop them and see if the laterals will behave 
any better. If you have not much room try next season the 
new Pen-y-byd. It is a gem for a small’garden, fruits at 
almost every joint, and can be boiled whole like a small 
Turnip. 
St. Neot’s Show. —In our report of this Show, at p. 797, 
we inadvertently gave Mr. Petfield the credit of taking the 
first prize for Fuchsias and other awards for ornamental, 
foliaged, and flowering plants, Ferns, &e., instead of Mr. 
Redman, to whom the honour is rightly due. 
Communications Received.— B.‘ L—W. C.—R. G.— 
E. M.—E. J—W. E. B.-C. B.—W. P. R— J. D.— V. C. & Co. 
-H. W. W.-R. C. F. 
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Trade Catalogues Received. 
Viccars Collyer & Co., Central Hall, Leicester.— 
Autumn Catalogue of new, rare, sweet-scented, curious, and 
beautiful bulbous and other plants. 
Barr & Son, 12 and 13, King Street, Covent Garden, W.C. 
—Daffodils, Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocuses, Snowflakes, and 
other hardy decorative flowering bulbs, &, c. 
