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THE GARDENING WORLD 
October 9, 1897 
Messrs, de Rothschild (gardener, Mr. Geo. 
Reynolds), Gunnersbury Park, Acton, staged the 
best collection of eight dishes of ripe dessert fruit. 
Very finely coloured were Muscat of Alexandria 
Grapes, Pineapple Nectarine, and Ribston Pippin 
Apple. The bunches of Gros Maroc Grape were 
very large in berry. Mrs. Wingfield (gardener, Mr. 
W. J. Empson), Ampthill House, Ampthill, took the 
second place with good samples of Golden Queen 
and Alicante Grapes, &c. W. K. D'Arcy, Esq. 
(gardener, Mr. W. Tidy), Stanmore Hall, Middlesex, 
took the third award. He had a dish of Passiflora 
edulis amongst other things. 
Messrs, de Rothschild again came to the front for 
six distinct varieties of Grapes, two bunches of each. 
They had grand samples of Chasselas Napoleon, 
Gros Maroc, Muscat of Alexandria, and Buckland's 
Sweetwater. C. Bayer, Esq. (gardener, Mr. W. 
Taylor), Tewkesbury Lodge, Forest Hill, S.E., took 
the second place with good bunches of Trebbiano, 
Madresfield Court, and Muscat of Alexandria. The 
third award went to the Earl of Harrington, who had 
some very good bunches. 
Sir George Russell, Bart., M. P. (gardener, Mr. F. 
Cole), Swallowfield Park, Reading, secured the lead¬ 
ing award for three varieties of Grapes, showing very 
nice bunches of Black Alicante, Foster's Seedling, 
and Muscat of Alexandria. Mr. J. Jones, Ridgway 
Vineries, Cradley, Malvern, was a good second, his 
berries of Gros Colman being magnificent. Lady H. 
Somerset came in third. 
J. W. Fleming, Esq. (gardener, Mr. W. W. 
Mitchell), Chilworth Manor, Romsey, took the lead 
for Black Hamburgh Grapes ; and was followed by 
C. Bayer, Esq., and Messrs, de Rothschild in the 
order given. C. Bayer, Esq., came to the front for 
Madresfield Court. The bunches were small in all 
the entries for this class. Mr. J. Jones had the best 
Gros Colman, the berries being of enormous size. 
Finely formed bunches were shown by Messrs, de 
Rothschild, who came second. Sir George Russell, 
Bart., took the third place with finely coloured 
bunches of moderate size. 
Sir George Russell, Bart., was again successful in 
the class for three bunches of Alicante, the bunches 
being large and beautiful in form. Mr. J. Bury, 
Petersham Vineries, Byfleet, Surrey, was a very 
good second; and Henry Tate, Esq. (gardener, Mr. 
W. Howe), Park Hill, Streatbam Common, S.W., 
was a good third. There was great uniformity and 
excellence in all the entries of this class. W. K. 
D'Arcy, Esq., took the lead for three bunches of 
Lady Downes ; and was followed by Mrs. Wingfield 
and C. R. Scrase Dickens, Esq. (gardener, Mr. A. 
Kemp), Coolhurst, Horsham, in this order. T. W. 
Fleming, Esq., took the lead for any other Black 
Grape, showing three grand bunches of Mrs. Pince’s 
Black Muscat. R. Ovey, Esq. (gardener, Mr. W. 
Smith), Badgemore House, Henley-on-Thames, was 
second with Alnwick Seedling ; and W. K. D'Arcy, 
Esq., was third. 
Sir George Russell, Bart., M.P., took the premier 
honour for three bunches of Muscat of Alexandria, 
bunches and berries alike being very creditable. 
The Earl of Harrington was second with well built 
bunches, nicely coloured, as were those of Messrs, 
de Rothschild, who were third. The latter came to 
the front for three bunches of any other white Grape, 
showing Chasselas Napoleon, in fine form, the 
bunches taking a fine amber tint in some cases. C. 
Bayer, Esq., was second with Buckland Sweetwater ; 
and Miss Ridge (gardener, Mr. G. Lane), Highfield, 
Englefield Green, Surrey, came in third with large 
bunches of Chasselas Napoleon. 
C. H. Berners, Esq. (gardener, Mr. W. Messenger,) 
Wolverstone Park, Ipswich, had the best dish of 
Figs showing nicely-coloured Brown Turkey. C. 
E. Strachan, Esq. (gardener, Mr. H. Folkes), Gad- 
desden Place, Hemel Hempstead, came in second ; 
and J. W. Fleming, Esq , took the third place. 
Theleading position for a collection of fifty dishes of 
hardy fruit grown in the open was taken by Earl Percy 
(gardener, Mr. G. Wythes), Syon House, Brentford. 
Apples and Pears were most numerous, but he also 
had Grapes, Cherries, Plums, Peaches, Walnuts, 
Damsons, Filberts, &c. The table was decorated 
with fruits of Physalis Franchetti and sprays of Am- 
pelopsis. Col. Brymer, M.P. (gardener, Mr. J. 
Powel 1 ), Islington House, Dorchester, took the second 
place with magnificent Apples, Pears, &c. Lord 
Foley (gardener, Mr. Miller), Ruxley Lodge, Esher, 
was third, showing Apples, Pears, and Quinces. 
Sir Mark W. Collett Bart, (gardener, Mr. R. 
Potter), St. Clere, Kemsing, Sevenoaks, Kent, took 
the leading award for thirty-six dishes of hardy fruit 
grown under glass to illustrate orchard house cul¬ 
ture. His Apples and Pears were grand samples of 
their kind, clean-skinned and well coloured. Sir J. 
W. Pease, Bart., M.P., took the second place, his 
Grapes being even-sized bunches, beautifully 
finished. 
Nurserymen. 
Messrs. T. Rivers & Son, Sawbridgeworth, were 
awarded the first prize for a collection of fruit trees 
bearing fruit in pots. Apples, Pears, Plums, Red 
Siberian Crab, and Peaches were grown in pots, 
while large quantities of Pears, Apples, Peaches, 
Plums, Grapes, &c., were shown in boxes and 
baskets. The fruiting trees were most attractive to 
visitors. 
Messrs. George Bunyard & Co., The Royal Nur¬ 
series, Maidstone, have again triumphed in the class 
for a collection of hardy fruits grown partly or 
entirely under glass to illustrate orchard house 
culture, taking the first prize, a Silver Gilt Medal. 
Along the centre of the table were Apple, Pear, and 
Fig trees, and pot Vines, all in fruit. On either side 
of these were baskets and plates of these 
fruits. They had large and magnificently coloured 
samples of Alexander, Peasgood's Nonsuch, Mother, 
Washington, Cox's Pomona,The Queen, Gascoigne's 
Seedling, King of Tomkin's County, Belle de Pon- 
toise, and other Apples. Messrs. Geo. Bunyard & 
Co. also had the first award for a collection of 
seventy-five to one hundred dishes of hardy fruit, 
grown in the open air, which consisted of magnifi¬ 
cent samples of Apples and Pears supplemented 
with Plums, Crabs, and other highly coloured sorts 
for decorative purposes. In the centre of the table 
was a pyramidal mound of Apples, with smaller 
conical baskets at either end and at the corners. 
The clear and polished skins of the fruit and the 
high colour of many varieties were notable features 
of this magnificent collection. Mr. H. Berwick, 
Sidmouth, Devon, took the second award with a 
richly coloured collection of Apples neatly put up in 
baskets and boxes. 
Mr. J. Colwill, Sidmouth, Devon, secured the first 
prize for a collection of fifty dishes of hardy fruits 
grown entirely in the open air. The high colour of 
Devonshire grown fruit was here very well displayed. 
He also staged some Plums, Peaches, Medlars. Mr. 
A. Wyatt, Hatton, Middlesex, was second in this 
class. 
Mr. H. Berwick, secured the leading award for 
fifty dishes of Pears grown entirely in the open air. 
Mr. John Basham, Barsaleg, Newport, Monmouth, 
took the lead in the class for a collection of fifty 
dishes of Apples grown in the open air. The fruits 
were shown in baskets and plates and were very 
superior. 
GARDENERS’ AND AMATEURS’ CLASSES. 
There were seven competitors for the prizes offered 
for twenty-four dishes of Apples, to consist of sixteen 
dishes of cooking and eight of dessert varieties. Mr. 
George Woodward, gardener to R. Leigh, Esq., 
Barham Court, Maidstone, headed the list with a 
grand lot of iruit. Mere de Menage, Washington, 
Bismarck, Warner’s King, Spencer’s Favourite, Col¬ 
ville Rouge, Praecox, Cox’s Pomona, and Cox’s 
Orange Pippin were some of his strongest varieties. 
Mr. C. A. Bayford, gardener to C. Lee Campbell, 
Esq., Glewstone Court, Ross, Hereford, was second, 
also with a good lot; whilst the third prize fell to the 
lot of Mr. G. Goldsmith, gardener to Sir E. G. 
Loder, Bart., Leonardslee, Horsham. 
In the smaller class for twelve dishes distinct, 
eight culinary and four dessert varieties to be 
represented, Mr. W. G. Pragnell, gardener to J. K. 
Wingfield Digby, Esq., Sherborne Castle, Sherborne, 
carried off chief honours. He had excellent samples 
of Emperor Alexander, Peasgood’s Nonsuch, Rib¬ 
ston Pippin, and Alfriston. Mr. B. Miller, gardener 
to T. W. Startup, Esq., West Farleigh, Maidstone, 
received the second award for some well-coloured 
■and even-sized fruit. Mr. J. Hill, gardener to C. R. 
W. Adeane, Esq., Babraham Hall, Cambridge, was 
third. 
Mr. Wm. Slogrove, gardener to Mrs. Crawford, 
Gatton Cottage, Reigate, was credited with the chief 
award for nine dishes of Apples, consisting of six 
cooking and three dessert varieties. Mr. Slogrove's 
fruit was remarkably clean and well-coloured. The 
second prize fell to the lot of Mr. T. W. Herbert, 
gardener to J. T. Charleswortb, Esq., Nutfield 
Court, Redhill. 
Six dishes of cooking Apples were best shown by 
Mr. George Woodward, who had magnificent samples 
of Mere de Menage, Stone's, Lord Derby, Peasgood's 
Nonsuch, Emperor Alexander, and Warner's King. 
Mr. W. Lewis, gardener to T. Oliverson, Esq., East 
Sutton Park, near Maidstone, received the second 
award. 
Mr. Goldsmith had the best three dishes of 
cooking Apples, showing Peasgood's, Warner's King, 
and Lord Derby in first-class condition. Mr. J. 
Powell, gardener to Col. Brymer, M.P., Islington 
House, Dorchester, was second, and Mr. A. Brook, 
Latter's Farm, Mereworth, Kent, third. 
There were three entries for six dishes of Apple 
Bramley’s Seedling. Mr. W. King, gardener to J. 
Colman, Esq., Gatton Park, Reigate, was first ; Mr. 
T. Turton, gardener to J. Hargreaves, Esq., Maiden 
Erleigh, received khe second award. 
There were eight entries for six dishes of dessert 
Apples. This was a popular class, the fruit was in 
capital condition, and the competition keen. Mr G. 
Woodward occupied the premier position with 
splendid dishes of Washington, American Mother, 
Cox’s Orange Pippin, Ribston Pippin, Baumann's 
Red Winter Reinette, and Gascoigne's Scarlet Seed¬ 
ling. Second came Mr. B. Miller, and third Mr. G. 
Goldsmith. 
Eleven entries were staged in the smaller class for 
three dishes of dessert Apples. Mr. C. A. Bayford 
was the most successful exhibibitor here, and was 
followed in order of mention by Mr. A. Kemp, 
gardener to C. R. Scrase Dickens, Esq., Coolhurst, 
Horsham ; and Mr. R. Potter, gardener to Sir Mark 
W. Collett, Bart., St. Clere, Hsmsing, Sevenoaks, 
Kent. 
Six entries were registered for twelve dishes of 
dessert Pears, distinct, the first award going to Mr. 
Woodman whose fruit was large, weighty, and well 
coloured. Pitmaston Duchess, Doyenne de Merode, 
Beurre Superfin, Beurre Baltet, Beurre Hardy, and 
Durondeau were especially well shown by him. Mr. 
G. Goldsmith won the second prize with a lot of 
fruit that was but little behind that of the first prize 
winner. Mr. J. Powell was awarded the third prize 
with even and well coloured but smaller samples. 
Mr. W. Cotterell, gardener to Sir W. N. M. 
Geary, Bart, Oxon Hoath Park, Tonbridge, sent the 
best nine dishes, distinct, of dessert Pears, showing 
amongst other good fruit brightly coloured samples 
of Louise Bonne of Jersey. Mr. W. Jones, 
gardener to G. Brougham, Esq., Wallington Bridge, 
Carshalton, was second ; and Mr. A. H. Rickwood, 
gardener to the Dowager Lady Freake, Fulwell 
Park, Twickenham, was third. Mr. W. Messenger, 
gardener to C. H. Berners, Esq , Woolverstone 
Park, Ipswich, showed the best six dishes of dessert 
Pears, having good samples of Durondeau and 
Beurre Hardy. Mr. W. Slogrove was second ; and 
Mr. A. Basile, gardener to the Rev. O. L. Powels, 
Woburn Park, Weybridge, third Eight lots of 
three dishes each of dessert Pears were staged, the 
first award going to Mr. R. Edwards, gardener to G. 
N. Field, Esq., Beechy Lees, Sevenoaks. Mr. Geo, 
Fennell, gardener to W. M. Cazalet, Esq., Fairlawn, 
Tonbridge, Kent, was second ; and Mr. C. Harris, 
gardener to O. A. Smith, Esq., Hammerwood, East 
Grinstead, third. 
Three dishes of cooking Pears, distinct, were best 
shown by Mr. Geo. Woodward. He had large fine 
samples of Catillac, Triomphe de Jodoigne and 
Grosse Calabasse. Mr. G. Goldsmith received the 
second prize ; and Mr. R. Chamberlain followed in 
the third place. The premier single dish of cooking 
Pears came from Mr. C. Harris, who showed enor¬ 
mous fruits of Catillac, the six fruits composing the 
dish weighing 8 lbs. H. Stock, Esq , Rutland Lodge, 
Petersham, came in second with Uvedale’s St. 
Germain. 
There were ten entries for three dishes of Peaches, 
distinct. Here Mr. George Woodward was the 
most successful competitor. He had Sea Eagle, 
Nectarine Peach, and Princess of Wales, very large 
and fine. He was followed by Mr. F. Harris, gardener 
to Lady H. Somerset, Eastnor Castle, Ledbury ; and 
Mr. W. Mancey, gardener to Mrs. Druce, Upper 
Gatton, Merstham, Surrey, to whom fell the second 
and third prizes respectively. The premier single 
dish of Peaches came from Mr. W. Mitchell, 
gardener to J. W. Fleming, Esq., Chilworth Manor, 
Romsey, the variety shown being Sea Eagle. Mr. 
