796 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
August 10, 1895. 
be desired. The committee of management are to 
be heartily congratulated upon the success that has 
attended their efforts, a success which we may 
observe was only due to their zealous efforts. In 
section one of the schedule, open to amateurs employ¬ 
ing gardeners, some very nice groups of plants were to 
beseen. C. J. Preston, Esq., carried off first honours 
for a group of miscellaneous plants arranged for 
effect, and occupying a space of 50 sq. ft. Crotons, 
Dracaenas, and Acalyphas with the ever popular 
Asparagus, and Maidenhair Fern were employed 
here with fine effect. H. Clifton, Esq., came second 
with a rather more heavily arranged group, which, 
nevertheless, contained some well-grown material, 
two good pots of Lilium auratum being very con¬ 
spicuous ; third, C. J. M. Fox, Esq. A first prize 
group of flowering and foliage plants, very neatly 
arranged, also came from Dr. Wilson; Mr. A. 
Cockett here taking the second place. C. J. 
Preston, Esq., took first prize for six specimen 
flowering plants distinct. Very fine and well-grown 
were his samples of Allamanda Hendersoni, Bou¬ 
gainvillea glabra, Stephanotis floribunda Elvaston 
var., and Vinca alba. Other pretty groups of plants 
were contributed by G, W. Beste, Esq., and G. A. 
Farini, Esq. 
C. J. Preston, Esq., was adjudged to have the 
three best Fuchsias, and his plants were, indeed, 
full of flower; also the finest four tuberous Begonias. 
Second to him come G, A. Farini, Esq. The last- 
named gentleman came out first for three pots of 
exotic Ferns. C. j. Preston, Esq., added to his 
other successes first awards for four Gloxinias ; six 
plants suitable for table decoration; four double 
Petunias ; cut hardy annuals ; and a very praise¬ 
worthy group of exotic Ferns. Miss Kibble won the 
second prize for the last named, G. W. Beste, Esq., 
coming in third. C. J. Preston, Esq., was also a 
heavy winner in the classes for fruits under the 
same section of the schedule, taking the first prize, 
an R.H.S. Bronze Medal, for the best collection, 
showing thirteen dishes as against the eleven sent 
by Mr. Bayer, who won the second prize; also first 
awards for a brace of Cucumbers and a dish of 
Tomatos. Mr. J. Munro contributed the most 
praiseworthy Melon, likewise two bunches of white 
Grapes of first-class quality. The society’s Silver 
Challenge Cup value five guineas, for the winner of 
the highest number of points in section one fell to the 
lot of C. J. Preston, Esq. 
In the classes open to professional gardeners, Mr. 
O. Staddon obtained a first award for a group of 
miscellanous foliage and flowering plants, arranged 
for effect, and covering a space 6 ft. by 8 ft. Miss 
L. V. Berkshire proved herself an apt hand at floral 
arrangement, winning first prizes for a gent's button 
hole, a ladies spray, and a bridal bouquet; excellent 
taste being displayed throughout. Mrs. Barnicoat 
contributed a wondrously pretty floral table 6 ft. by 
4 ft., a first award being given. Sweet Peas were 
the chief feature here, and very gracelul they 
looked. The second prize fell to Miss L. A. Fox. 
Mrs. Bragurin had the finest epergne in the eyes of 
the judges, whilst Miss C. M. Soykes took first prize 
for her basket of flowers, and Miss C. J. M. Fox a 
like award for the most tastefully arranged bunch of 
Sweet Peas. 
Amateur's exhibits were very numerous, and much 
of the material that was forthcoming in this section 
would have done credit to professional cultivators. 
The undermentioned were some of the most fortunate 
exhibitors:—Mrs. Hempson, for three foliage 
Begonias ; Mr. H. Solley, for three Pelargoniums ; 
Mr. A. Goddard, for Coleuses and for three foliage 
and flowering plants ; Mr. R. Wilkinson for six cut 
Dahlias; Dr. Shackleton, Sydenham, for border 
Carnations; and C. J. Preston, Esq., for cut Roses. 
A spacious building was devoted to the exhibits 
of vegetables, which, despite the dry season, made a 
brave show. A very noteworthy feature here was 
the classes for cooked vegetables, an example that 
might well be followed at other local cottagers' 
shows. Mr. H. Hayne had the best collection of 
vegetables in a class in which the prize was given 
by John Penn, Esq., M.P. Mr. D. Wilks also 
obtained a first award for an exhibit of vegetables 
grown only on Catford allotments, J. Penn, Esq., 
also being the donor of the prize here. The exhibi¬ 
tors had no occasion to complain of the number of 
prizes given; for the schedule was most extensive, 
and one that must have cost a good deal of trouble 
to draw up. 
Among the miscellaneous exhibits that of Messrs. 
J. Laing & Son, Forest Hill, S.E., was specially 
noteworthy. In the large tent a fine group of 
tuberous Begonias in superb style were placed, 
flanked on either side of the doorway by hardy cut 
flowers and Roses in quantity, and quite up to the 
standard of excellence that always characterises 
that well known firm's exhibits. Mr. G. A. Farini, 
Dartmouth Lodge, Forest Hill, S.E., occupied a 
small tent with a considerable quantity of tuberous 
Begonias, chiefly of the double-flowered section, 
amongst which some really good varieties were to be 
seen. Altogether Catford Show is one of the brightest 
and best managed of those which it has been our lot 
to visit, and one for which we trust there is a long 
run of prosperity in store. 
Liverpool Horticultural Association.— Aug. yd and 
5 th —The sixteenth summer exhibition was held on 
the Review Ground, Sefton Park, under somewhat 
depressing circumstances, heavy storms occurring at 
frequent intervals on the first day. The exhibition 
fully sustained its high reputation, whilst the cut 
flower section undoubtedly surpassed all previous 
efforts, England, Ireland, and Scotland contributed 
strongly in the open classes for Roses, the trade ex¬ 
hibits quite overshading the effects of the amateurs. 
Liverpool has been long famed for herbaceous cut 
flowers, but the recent show eclipsed all previous 
ones. The collection of Messrs. Dicksons, Chester, 
was undoubtedly the feature of the show, and 
occupied a table of about 30 ft. run. Each bunch 
showed considerable taste in arrangement, and being 
placed in tiers, they were seen to advantage. This 
glowing bank was enchanced by Gypsophila being 
freely interspersed throughout. Messrs. J. Cocker 
& Son, Aberdeen, had the premier lot for competi¬ 
tion, the twenty-four varieties—huge pyramidal 
bunches—being greatly admired. 
T. S. Timmis, Esq., Clevely, Allerton (gardener, 
B. Cromwell), staged the premier lot of stove and 
greenhouse plants, four foliage and four flowering, 
which included Kentia Belmoreana, 10 ft., Davallia 
fijiensis plumosa, 9 ft., Croton Countess, well 
coloured, Lapageria alba, Ixora superba, fine trusses, 
I. Williamsii and Clerodendron Balfourianum. For 
three flowering and three foliage plants, Col. 
Wilson, Allerton (gardener, Thos. Healey), took the 
lead, and was second in the previous class. For 
four stove and greenhouse plants in bloom, the Rt. 
Hon. the Lord Mayor of Liverpool was to the fore 
with Ixora regina, Statice Holfordii, Allamanda 
Hendersonii, and Erica retorta major. For three 
distinct varieties in bloom, A. L. Jones, Esq., 
Aigburth (gardener, J. Bounds), proved successful. 
For a single stove flowering specimen, T. S. Timmis, 
Esq., won with Allamanda grandiflora. For the 
greenhouse varieties, Sir Thos. Earle, Bart., was 
accorded first honours. Four fine foliage plants 
distinct, the Rt. Hon. the Lord Mayor took 
the lead, including Croton Queen Victoria, an 
immense ball of rich colour. For a single 
foliage plant, T. S. Timmis, Esq., was successful 
with Croton Williamsii. For three Palms, Col. 
Wilson was in the post of honour with large plants, 
and for the single won with Cocos Wedelliana. J. 
A. Bartlett Esq., (gardener, Mr. T. Gowen), Mossley 
Hill, staged the finest exotic Ferns. Mr. T. S. 
Timmis showed the best three Ferns. For a single 
specimen (not tree), the same exhibitor took the lead. 
J. A. Bartlett, Esq., was allotted the place of honour 
for a tree Fern. For four exotic Orchids, distinct, 
S. Banner, Esq., Sefton Park, (gardener, J. Edwards), 
won with Cattleya Gaskelliana, C. Guttata 
Leopoldii, C. granulosa Bannerii and Vanda tricolor. 
J. A. Bartlett, Esq., was well to the fore with a 
fine Saccolabium Blumei majus, with six spikes. 
Other first prizes were one zonal Pelargonium, J. A. 
Bartlett, Esq., for four and one Ivy-leaved, Sir 
Thos. Earle, Bart., Allerton (gardener, Mr. J. 
Stoney) ; four Coleus, A. Earl, Esq., Childwall 
(gardener, T. Hitchman); six Gloxinias, Mr. S. 
Gladstone; six Caladiums, Mrs. Cope, Woolton 
(gardener, T. Carling) ; two pots Liliums, Mr. S. J. 
Waring, jun. For a circular group of miscellaneous 
plants the Rt. Hon. The Lord Mayor proved the 
victor, for that of 250 and also 150 square feet, both 
being models of artistic skill. Mr. F. H. Gossagewas 
a good second in the amateur or smaller group. 
Mrs. Cope staged four Tomatos laden with an 
abundance of fine fruit. 
Cut Flowers. —Messrs. Harkness & Son, Bedale 
secured the chief honour for forty-eight distinct 
varieties of Roses, the best being Messrs. J. Laing 
Comte Raimbaud, Her Majesty, A. K. Williams, 
Marie Baumann Victor Hugo, Chas. Lefebvre, 
Alf. Colomb, Gus. Piganeau, Camille de Bernardin, 
Dr. Sewell, Duchess of Bedford, Dupuy Jamain, 
E. Y. Teas, Margaret Dickson &c. Messrs. A, 
Dickson, &c. Newtownards were second with good 
flowers. 
For eighteen Teas, Hybrid Teas, and Noisettes 
Messrs. A. Dickson staged a fine lot. For the most 
tastefully arranged box, 4 ft long, prizes were given 
by Mr. A, Howard, Liverpool. Mr. Dulton had a 
nice collection of Teas interspersed with Maiden¬ 
hair fern. For twelve vars. of stove and greenhouse 
flowers Mr. T. S. Timmis had the following choice 
vars :—Oncidium incurveum, Ixora macrothyrsa 
Odontoglossum Roezlii, Cypripedium Curtisii, 
Ixora coccinea superba, Dipladenia boliviensis, 
Gloriosa superba and others. 
For twenty-four hardy herbaceous and bulbous 
flowers, distinct, Messrs. J. Cocker & Son, Aberdeen, 
were grand. For twelve varieties, a question arose 
here as to five of the stands containing Carnations, 
and which is to come before the committee. A bench 
of Dahlias and Roses was also staged, which are 
clearly outside the definition. Mr. R. G. Allen was 
to the fore with two hand bouquets, and Mr. C. J. 
Procter for the single. 
Mr. S. E. Eccles was successful with a well- 
arranged flower garden. 
Fruit. —For six distinct kinds, not more than two 
varieties of Grapes (Pines excluded), Sir Thomas 
Earle, Bart., Allerton, had a grand lot. Second, A. R. 
Gladstone,Esq., Court Hey (gardener, T. Elsworthy). 
For four dishes of fruit, Mrs. Banner, Roby (gar¬ 
dener, R. Pennington), took the lead. For four 
bunches of Grapes, distinct, J. Beecham, Esq., 
Huxton (gardener, W. Oldham), led the way. For 
two bunches of Black Hamburgh, J. W. Raynes, 
Esq., Rock Ferry (gardener, J. Barker), took the 
lead; two bunches Muscat of Alexandria, Sir Thomas 
Earle, Bt.; two bunches black (Hamburgh excluded), 
J. Raynes, Esq., with good berried Madresfield 
Court; two bunches white (Muscats excluded), J. 
Beecham, Esq., with Buckland Sweetwater. For a 
dish of Peaches, A. R. Gladstone. Esq., led with 
Bellegarde ; dish of Nectarines, Mrs, Banner with 
Stanwick Elruge, very fine; Melons, scarlet and 
green fleshed, Sir. Thomas Earle, Bt., with Sutton’s 
Scarlet and Dickson's Exquisite ; six dishes hardy 
fruits, W. Macherall, Esq., Formby; best arranged 
basket, Sir Thomas Earle with a pleasing combina¬ 
tion. 
Vegetables. —For twelve distinct kinds, the Earl 
of Lathom, Ormskirk (gardener, J. Hathaway), led 
with bright clean samples of Autumn Giant Cauli¬ 
flower, Beetroot Lathom Red, Globe Artichoke, 
Carrot Sutton's Early Gem, Potato Satisfaction, 
&c. For eight distinct kinds Mr. J. Pownall led the 
way; and for six distinct kinds, the Earl of Lathom 
was again in evidence. For four dishes of Tomatos, 
Mrs. Cope was adjudged the winner; three dishes, 
Mrs. Banner; single dish, Mr. Branker. 
Exhibits not for competitions formed a strong and 
interesting feature of the show, Certificates of Merit 
being awarded to Messrs, Dickson, Chester, for 
herbaceous cut flowers; to Messrs. R. P. Ker & 
Sons, Liverpool, for miscellaneous plants and 
Gloxinias; to Mr. H. Middlehurst for Sweet Peas 
and border flowers ; to Messrs. Thomas Davies & 
Co., Wavertree, for cut flowers ; to Mr. John Forbes, 
Hawick, tor seedling Carnations, Violas, and 
Begonias; to Messrs. John Cowan & Co., for col¬ 
lection of plants ; collection of Sweet Peas, Mr. H. 
Eckford, Wem, Shropshire; Carnations, &c„ Mr. 
C. Young, West Derby ; hot houses and frames, Mr. 
J. Webster, Wavertree. The staging and general 
arrangements were of a satisfactory nature. 
Royal Horticultural of Southampton, August yd, 
and 5 th .—The annual summer exhibition of this 
Society was held in the spacious grounds of West- 
wood Park on Saturday and Monday last, and from 
a horticultural point of view was of a high order of 
merit, all branches of the gardener’s art being well 
represented by the products of home and distant 
competitors. Would that we could say the weather 
was of an equally satisfactory character, but in truth 
it was quite the reverse, and with the counter 
attraction on the first day of the opening of the new 
graving dock, we fear the " gate ” upon which the 
Society so largely depends for its resources, was not 
so satisfactory as all could desire. The Society has 
