September 18, 1897. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
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marked difference in the colour of the foliage, the 
former being reddish in colour and considered the 
hardiest, while trees from foreign seed are green. 
Seedling Oaks, two years old, are remarkably strong. 
Very interesting are the beds of seedlings sown 
last spring. Oaks, Beeches, and Sweet Chestnut are 
about 6 ins. high, or the latter slightly over. The 
Conifers grow much more slowly, being compara¬ 
tively tiny the first year from seed and very different 
from trees which have assumed the adult foliage. 
Pinus austriaca, P. Laricio, P. sylvestris (Scotch 
Pine) and Norway Spruces are ODly about two or 
three inches high. When they commence growth 
the second year they assume a much more vigorous 
growth. Intending planters would do well to see the 
above for themselves, and we can assure them 
courteous treatment from Mr. James W. Laird, who 
manages the Monifieth Nursery. 
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SOCIETIES. 
RODMERSHAM GARDENERS. — August 25 th and 
26th. 
The institution of the Kent Championship Belt by 
Messrs. H. Canned & Sons, of.Swanley, has done an 
immense amount of good to horticulture. It has 
given a great impetus to the cultivation of fruit, 
vegetables, and flowers, and the degree of merit 
developed in the various competing exhibits has 
shown a brisk upward tendency. 
This year the struggle for the county champion¬ 
ship took place at the annual meeting of the Rod- 
mersham Amateur and Cottage Gardener's Associa¬ 
tion at the Rodmersham Park on the above dates, 
through the kindness of Mr. Mercer. For the last 
few years the competition between Milton and Rod¬ 
mersham has been very keen. Last year the coveted 
belt found a resting place at Rodmersham, but this 
time the Miltonians are the victors. Ever since the 
feature was instituted either Rodmersham or Milton 
has been acclaimed victor, other societies simply 
having to look on. 
This year there were eleven entries in addition to 
the two societies named, Eynsford, Strood, Ash, 
Penshurst, Charing, Ightham, Linton, Milstead, and 
Westgate, but at the last minute Charing, Ightham, 
and Eynsford scratched. The competition is for ten 
varieties of vegetables, six dishes of fruit, and a stand 
of annuals or other hardy flowers arranged for 
effect. 
For the rest, the exhibits coming from amateurs 
and cottagers were limited in number. Mr. W. 
Worsley scored a first for the best kept and culti¬ 
vated garden, with 118 points. Mr. J. Allen taking 
a similar award for a smaller garden with seventy- 
seven points. 
Amongst the gardeners Messrs. W. Saunders and 
Mr. T. Gordon were the most successful, a fair 
number of prizes falling to their share. Mr. W. 
Saunders received first prizes for three table plants, 
Tomatos, Beetroot, spring sown Onions, two bunches 
of Grapes, twelve Cactus Dahlias, twelve varieties 
of garden flowers, and Chinese Asters. The first 
prize for the collection of vegetables, presented by 
Messrs. Webb & Sons, Stourbridge, was secured by 
Mr. T. Gordon, with Mr. W. Saunders in the second 
place. In a collection of vegetables in which the 
prizes were presented by Messrs. Daniels Bros., 
Norwich, Mr. W. Worsley was adjudged to be first, 
and Mr. E. Day, second. 
For a stand of twelve show Dahlias, open to the 
county, Mr. W. H. Drew, Rochester, carried off 
chief honours, the second prize going to Mr. W. 
Terry, Bapchild. Six dishes of Potatos, shown by 
Mr. W. Saunders under this section of the schedule 
received premier honours. 
Amongst the exhibits not for competition appeared 
a collection of fine Cactus Dahlias from Messrs. H. 
CanDell & Sons, of Swanley. Of the varieties staged, 
Starfish and Mrs. W. Noble were two of the most 
striking, although all of the blooms on view were 
perfect in form and colour, and of more than average 
size. 
PERTHSHIRE HORTICULTURAL. 
The annual two days show arranged for by this 
society was held in the City Hall, Perth. Compared 
with previous years there was a falling off in the 
number of entries, especially in the vegetable 
section. Messrs. D. & W. Croll, Dundee, exhibited 
two stands of choice Roses. Messrs. Harley & Sons, 
Perth, had a lot of excellent pot plants on view, 
while Messrs. Dickson Sc Turnbull, Perth, showed a 
fine assortment of similar material; also forty 
varieties of Sweet Peas. 
In the classes for pot plants Mr. J. Scobbie, 
Ruthven ; Mr,J. Bo.rthwick, CberrybanK ; and Mr.A. 
Barclay, Almondbank, were tne most successful ex¬ 
hibitors. Mr. J. Hepburn, Huntingtower, staged the 
prettiest window box, and Mr. F.Nicoll, Craigclowao, 
scored for table plants. Mr. J. Harris and Mr. G. 
Robinson, Fernhill, secured the leading awards for 
hand and table bouquets. 
The model garden competition was an interesting 
feature, although there were only two entries. Both 
of the gardens submitted were of great merit, tbat of 
Mr. John McKenzie being adjudged the first. 
Mr. L. McAlister, Muirton Bank, thus received the 
second prize. 
In the fruit section, Grapes were the most con¬ 
spicuous feature, and seldom, indeed, is it that they 
have been shown in better condition, both amateurs 
and gardeners’ exhibits being above the usual stan¬ 
dard. The contest practically lay between Mr. W. 
Little, Muirton Bank, and Mr. J. Leslie, Pitcullen, 
who divided the cream of the prizes between them, 
although Mr. T. Dobbin, Dalhousie, was also very 
successful. 
ROYAL JERSEY AGRICULTURAL AND 
HORTICULTURAL — 
The Triangle Park, Jersey, was the scene of one of 
the best shows ever held by the above society, and 
the energetic officials, Messrs. C. F. Le Feuvre and 
C. J. Nicolle, deserve all praise for their arduous 
labours. The entries numbered no fewer than 854» 
being an increase of upwards of 100 over those of 
last year. To house these three roomy tents were 
requisitioned. 
The tent devoted to the groups and specimen 
plants was the centre of a good deal of attraction, for 
the material on view was capital. Here Mr. H. 
Becker, of the Imperial Nurseries, staged a fine lot 
of Dahlias and Asters. Mr. William Colchester, of 
Ipswich, had a trade exhibit of Ichthemic Guano, 
the stand being prettily decorated with plants. 
Cut blooms were for the greater part accommodated 
in the second tent, where Mr. Philip Le Cornu 
showed some excellent Dahlias and Roses. The 
table decorations and the remainder of the cut 
flowers, together with the fruit and vegetables, occu¬ 
pied the third tent. Here Messrs. Joshua Le Cornu, 
High View Nurseries, showed a group of grand 
Dahlias, which were prettily set up with Ferns. 
In the prize list notable exhibitors were Mr. E. G. 
Marett, who led the way for twenty-four and twelve 
show Dahlias, and twelve and six Roses; Mr. J. 
W. Aubin, who was first for twelve bunches of single 
Dahlias ; Mr. J. Harper, who sent the premier stand 
of twenty-four Cactus Dahlias ; and Mr. W. Norman 
who distanced all other competitors for twelve 
bunches of Pelargoniums. 
Mr. J. J. Dupre was first for three bunches of 
Black Hamburgh Grapes, and also for three bunches 
of Grapes of any variety. Mrs, Bashford is also a 
successful grower and exhibitor of Grapes, for she 
was credited with firsts for one bunch of black, one 
bunch of white, and three bunches of Muscat of 
Alexandria. 
GLASGOW AND WEST OF ENGLAND HORTI¬ 
CULTURAL. —September 1 st & 2nd. 
A grand show was got together on this occasion at 
Glasgow, the large St. Andrew’s Hall, the Berkeley 
Hall, the Octagon Hall, and the South West Hall 
being all filled with the exhibits, which totalled over 
a thousand. The platform was tastefully decorated 
by Messrs. Austin & McAslan, 89, Mitchell Street, 
Glasgow. Great praise is due to the exertions of 
the capable secretary, Mr. John Coats. 
Amongst the non-competitive exhibits Messrs. 
Dobbie & Co., Rothesay, had a large and varied 
exhibit of cut flowers, the leading features being 
Cactus and pompon Dahlias. Mr. M. Campbell, 
High Blantyre, showed a fine lot of cut flowers, 
including early Chrysanthemums. Mr. John Forbes, 
Hawick, also had cut hardy flowers in quantity ; also 
samples of Carnations Buccleugh Clove, and Yule- 
tide. Mr. M. Cuthbertson, Rothesay, staged a 
Collection of cut hardy flowers and vegetables. 
Messrs. Smith & Simons, Kennishead Nurseries, had 
itove and greenhouse plants in good order, Mr. C. 
Irvine, Jedburgh, sent Pentstemons and other cut 
flowers. 
Messrs. J. & R. Thyne, of St. Vincent Street, the 
well-known firm of nurserymen and decorators, as 
usual, showed excellently well. Space entirely for¬ 
bids further reviews, but we may just add that the 
show was an unqualified success throughout. 
In the competitive classes Messrs. D. & W. Croll, 
Dundee, took the highest honours for twenty-four 
blooms of grand Roses, followed by Messrs. James 
Cocker & Sons, of Aberdeen, and Messrs. David 
Robinson & Co., Mossend Nursery, Helensburgh, in 
order of mention. Mr. Geo. Mair, Prestwick, was 
first for twenty-two spikes of Gladioli, Mr. M. 
Campbell taking a similar award for twenty-four 
blooms of Dahlias. Mr. A. Lister was first for 
Pansies. 
Mr. David Wilson, head gardener to Hugh 
Steven, Esq., Westmount, Kelvinside, won the 
Corporation Silver Cup for a really excellent collec¬ 
tion of plants in a well-sustained competition, and 
the same exhibitor was also sigoally successful in 
other classes. 
The display of fruit was excellent. Here Mr. D. 
Murray, gardener to the Marquis of Ailsa, Culzean 
Castle, Maybole, came to the front for twelve dishes ; 
the first prize for a second collection of the same 
magnitude going to Mr. D. Airdrie, gardener to J. H. 
N. Graham, Esq., Larbert. Mr. D. Menzies, gar¬ 
dener to J. A. N. Brown, Esq., Duoipace, was again 
successful for two bunches of Black Hamburgh,whilst 
Mr. J. Leslie, gardener to A. Coats, Esq., Pitcullen, 
Perth, was first for White Muscats. 
There was a good array of amateurs' exhibits. 
BATH HORTICULTURAL.— September 1st and 2nd. 
A continuous downpour of rain is not exactly con¬ 
ducive to the success of a flower show, and yet this 
is what the good people of Bath have had to contend 
with. As in previous years the exhibition was held 
in the Sydney Gardens, which are in every sense well 
adapted for the purpose. The number of exhibitors 
reached 240, including a large number of the best 
known growers in the south and west of England^ 
Some 1,100 exhibits were contributed, which number 
was far in excess of that forthcoming in any previous 
year. The plant section was a remarkably good one, 
Fuchsias, which are always well shown, being 
especially good. 
Mr. James Cypher, Cheltenham, staged a grand 
group occupying not less than 100 sq. ft. It was 
most artistically arranged, and consisted of Palms, 
Crotons, Orchids, Ferns, etc. in excellent condition. 
In the Dahlia classes some exhibits by Mr, Tresder 
of Cardiff came in for a good deal of attention. Mr. 
G. Humphries, Messrs. Keynes Williams & Co., of 
Salisbury, Messrs. Cray, of Frome, and Mr. A. 
Walters, Kensington Nurseries, Bath, were also 
successful exhibitors of Dahlias, 
An exquisite collection of old fashioned garden Roses 
came from Messrs. Geo. Cooling & Sons, Bath. Mr. 
J. Mattock of Oxford, Mr. G. Garraway, Bath, and 
Mr. S. P. Budd, also of Bath, divided many of the 
prizes for Roses between them, all of them showing 
some capital material. 
There were nearly 400 entries for fruit alone, and 
the competition was very keen, whilst the standard 
of quality was high throughout. Alderman Chaffin 
received a first for grand Grapes. The Rt. Hon. W. 
H. Long, M P., staged the best collection of eight 
dishes of fruit. First awards also went to the follow¬ 
ing exhibitors in their several classes;—Mr. J. W. 
Heming, for Black Hamburgh Grapes; Mr. A, R. 
Bailey, for two bunches of Muscat of Alexandria; 
Mrs. Greaves, for a dish of nine Peaches; Mrs. C. 
Bayer, for a dish of nine Nectarines; and Mr. J. 
Duckett, for a green fleshed Melon. 
In the open competition for a collection of twelve 
kinds of vegetables Lady Theodora Guest was 
returned first, fol'owed by Mr. G. Garraway, 
Cottagers’ exhibits were in fair force, and some 
really good vegetables were staged among them. 
The Lady Theodora Guest was further successful in 
winning the special prizes for a collection of vege¬ 
tables offered by Messrs. Webb & Sons of Stour¬ 
bridge, and Messrs. Jas. Carter & Co., of High 
Holborn. 
PAISLEY HORTICULTURAL —September 2nd 
and yd. 
This society held its annual show on September 2nd 
and 3rd in the beautiful Geo. A. Clark Hall. This 
