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THE GARDENING WORLD 
November 27, 1897. 
The premier award of £$ for thirty-six blooms of 
Chrysanthemums, distinct, and open to nurserymen 
only, was taken by Mr. W. Wells, Earlswood Nur¬ 
series, Earlswood, Redhill, Surrey. His blooms 
were fresh, of grand dimensions, and many points 
ahead of the second prize exhibit, shown by Mr. 
Robert Grossart, Clarendon Nursery, Perth Road, 
Dundee, whose blooms were also good, especially 
when latitude is taken into consideration. 
Groups and Plants. 
The circular tables were a distinct feature of the 
show, bnt unfortunately they were too much under 
the shade of the galleries. Mr. A. E. Todd, Stoney- 
bank, Musselburgh, was an easy first for a 4 ft. 
table of plants, flowers and foliage, with a fine 
arrangement of Chrysanthemums, Lily of the Valley, 
Roman Hyacinths, &c. Mr. Geo. Wood, Oswald 
House, Edinburgh, was a good second, having long 
sprays of Orchids. Mr. Wm. Small, Blackford Park, 
was third in a competition of six. Mr. D. Kidd, 
Carberry Tower, Musselburgh, had the most effective 
arrangement on a 3 ft. table. Mr. A. Bogie, Auchans, 
Kilmarnock, followed ; and Mr. J. Forsyth was third. 
There were eight tables in this class. 
In the open class for the best new Chrysanthemum 
not in commerce, the first prize (the Silver Medal 
of the association) was won by Mr. W. Stewart, 
Ellenbank, Maryport, for a white sport from V. 
Morel, ramed Mrs. John Ritson, for which two 
certificates have already been given. In another 
open class for the best Chrysanthemum plant having 
one of Mr. Porter's (Maidstone) patent invincible 
crocks in the pot, the special award offered by Mr. 
Porter was won by Mr. D. Cavanagh, St. Edwards, 
Murrayfield. 
The first prize for a group of Chrysanthemums, 
foliage and other flowering plants was secured by 
Mr. Geo. Wood, whose circular and conical group 
was surmounted by a large and well grown Phoenix. 
The Chrysanthemums were interspersed with Dracae¬ 
nas, Crotons and other subjects. Mr. D. Jardine, 
Ravelston, Blackhall, took the second pla^e with a 
similarly constructed group. Mr. P. Hunt, Colt- 
bridge Hall, came in third. Mr. D. Mackay took the 
leading award for eight stove or greenhouse foliage 
plants, showing some large, well coloured Crotons, 
Aralia Chabrieri, Dracaena, Palms and Nephtbytis. 
Mr. M. McIntyre, The Glen, was second ; and Mr. 
J. Cocker, Chester’s Hall, Northwood, third. Mr. 
M. McIntyre alsobad the best Dracaena australis, 
and the best six Dracaenas, distinct. Mr. J. Cumm- 
ing, Greenpark, Liberton, had the best six specimen 
Ferns. Mr. G. Chaplin, St. Leonards, had the best 
Chinese Primulas. There was a fine display of 
Primula obconica, Mr. J. Briggs, Cochna, Dunto- 
char, being first, and Mr. M. McIntyre, second. Mr. 
C. Comfort, Broomfield, Davidson’s Mains, had the 
best Christmas Roses in pots. Mr. D. Mackay had 
the best table plants ; Mr. M. McIntyre being second, 
but comiDg to the front f@r four decorative or foliage 
plants of large size. Mr. Jas. Shearer, Ratho Lodge, 
Ratho, had the best Roman Hyacinths. 
Nurserymen. —Only a few classes were set apart 
for nurserymen. Messrs. R. B. Laird & Sons, 
Pinkhill, Murrayfield, had the best six specimen 
Palms, having amongst other things a grand plant of 
Pritchardia (Licuala) grandis. Mr. R. Grossart, 
Clarendon Park Nursery, Dundee, was second. Mr. 
John Downie, 144, Princes Street, Edinburgh, also 
had some prizes for Palms of different sizes. 
Amateurs exhibited well both in the classes for 
plants, cut blooms for exhibition, and in vases. The 
leading award for twelve Japanese blooms, in not 
less than six varieties, was taken by Mr. A. Brydon, 
Tweedbank, Innerleithen, who had fine blooms of 
Australia, M. Chenon de Leche, Duchess of York, 
Eva Knowles, &c. He was also first in the class for 
six blooms. Many of the amateurs competed 
successfully in the gardeners’ classes, their names 
being already recorded. 
Fruit and Vegetables. 
Several of the fruit classes were recorded in last 
week's issue. There was strong competition in the 
class for two bunches of Gros Colman Grapes, the 
first prize being secured by Mr. J. Paterson, Beno- 
chie Park, Kirkcaldy. Mr. J. Potter, Whitehall, 
Mealsgate, was a good second with finely shaped 
bunches. Mr. J. Leslie, Pitcullen House, Perth, 
was third. Mr. J. Paterson maintained the first 
place for Lady Downes, and was followed by Mr. P. 
Hunt and Mr. D. Buchanan, respectively. Mr. W. 
Williamson, Tarvit, Cupar, took the lead for any. 
other variety, showing Mrs. Pearson. Mr. D. S. 
Melville. Poltalloch, Lochgilphead, was second with 
Mrs. Pince. 
Mr. J. Day secured the first award for eighteen 
varieties of Apples, showing even samples. Mr. 
Geo. Mackimlay, Wrest Park, Ampthill, was 
second; and Mr. P. Melville, Rosemount, Monkton, 
third. Mr. J. Day also had the best eighteen varie¬ 
ties of Apples grown in Scotland : and was followed 
by Mr. J. Cairns, The Hirsel, Coldstream, and Mr. 
W. Hamilton, St. Mary's Isle, Kirkcudbright, in 
this order. Mr. J. Day again led the way for six 
varieties of dessert Apples. Mr. T. Thomson, 
Cherrytrees, Kelso, showed the best six varieties of 
Pears. Mr Wm. Laing, Wellfield, Gateside, had 
the best Pears grown in Scotland. 
The prizes for the two collections of vegetables 
brought out a large number of exhibits of excellent 
quality, as recorded in our last issue. The other 
classes were scarcely less important. The first prize 
for a collection of salads was taken by Mr. J. W. 
Scarlett, Inveresk, and Mr. J. Joss, Arnhall, Dundee, 
was second, both showing very good collections. 
Mr. Wm. Smith, Newtownards, Dumfries, had the 
best Tomatos. Leeks were abundant, and of excel¬ 
lent quality, Mr. G. Ormiston, Knowesouth, Jed¬ 
burgh, being first with specimens scarcely shorter 
than 2 ft ; Mr. D. Pitt, Eccles, Kelso, was second ; 
and Mr. G. Wood, third. There were about twenty 
entries. Mr. P Main, Avondale, Polmont, was first 
for Leeks Mr. J Brown, Houstoun, Renfrew, 
took the lead for any other vegetable, not specified, 
showing a grand dish of Peas. The competition for 
Cauliflowers was greit, Mr. W. Wilson, Loretto, 
Musselburgh, taking first, and Mr. J. Waldie the 
second prize. Mr. A. Bryden had the best Brussels 
Sprouts in a big competition ; and was followed by 
Mr. J. Potter. 
Mr. Wm. Bennett, Hanley, Gogan, had the best 
Cabbages; Mr. J. W. Wright, Preston, Prestonpans, 
the best Savoys ; and Mr. T. Galloway, Broxburn, 
the best curled Greens, which were in great force. 
Mr. A. Brunton, Lindsaylands, Biggar, had the best 
Celery ; Mr. A. C. Cameron, Binrock, Dundee, the 
best Beet; Mr. Jas. Scott, Newton, Pencaitland, the 
best Parsnips ; Mr. J. Maule, Balcaskie, the best 
Carrots ; Mr. E. J. L Joss, Hattonburn, Milnathort, 
the best Turnips; and Mr. P. Melville, the best 
Onions. 
In the class for twelve varieties of Potatos, open 
to all, the leading award was carried off by Mr. A. 
Gemmell, Flakesfield, Chapelton, with shapely and 
beautiful tubers. Mr. R. Wilson, Devonvale, Tilli¬ 
coultry, was a good second. The third award was 
taken by Mr. McAndie, Edgerston, Jedburgh. 
For a collection of ten varieties of vegetables, 
open to market gardeners only, the first prize was 
taken by Mr. J. W. Scarlett, Inveresk ; Mr. D. 
Logan was second, and Mr. D. Lome, Broxburn, 
third. The first prize for a basket of Apples, open 
to market gardeners, was taken by Mr. D. 
McCutcheon, Doonfoot, Ayr. 
Miscellaneous. 
Mr. H J. Jones, Hither Green, Lewisham, London, 
was accorded First-class Certificates for Chrysan¬ 
themums Western King, Cbebange (a large pink 
Japanese variety), and Mdlle. Laurence Zede (a 
large, silvery-pink, incurved Japanese variety that is 
certain to make its appearance on the show boards 
next year). He was also awarded a special Diamond 
Jubilee Gold Medal for his magnificent and unique 
group of splendidly-grown Begonia Gloire de 
Lorraine, bordered all round with three lines of ex¬ 
hibition blooms of Chrysanthemums. 
Messrs. Alex. Cross & Sons, Limited, Port Dundas 
Chemical Works, 19, Hope Street, Glasgow, had 
some stands of exhibition blooms of Chrysanthe¬ 
mums, Gros Colman and Alicante Grapes, Tomatos, 
Belle de Jersey and Catillac Pears. A basket of the 
latter variety was filled with samples 2 lbs. in weight 
each. They also had a pneumatic pump for spray¬ 
ing water and insecticides. A Silver Gilt Medal was 
awarded to the fine exhibit of Messrs. J. Ford & Co., 
39, Princes Street, Edinburgh. 
The Banquet. 
On Thursday evening, the opening day of the great 
show held under the auspices of the Scottish Horti¬ 
cultural Association, a dinner was given in honour of 
the invited guests. The menu was elegantly served 
in superb style in the beautifully decorated, new 
restaurant of the Royal British Hotel by host 
Clark. The chair was occupied by Mr, M. Todd, 
the president, supported by Bailie Pollard, Bailie 
RobertsoD, Admiral McKenzie, and other municipal 
dignitaries. Mr. Malcolm Dunn (croupier), was 
supported by Mr. Robert Laird (the secretary), Mr. 
W. M. Welsh, and Mr. D. P. Laird ; whilst seated 
in places of like honour were Mr. T. W. Sanders, 
(chairman of the N.C.S. executive), Mr. P. Waterer 
(vice-chairman), Messrs. E. Molyneux, W. Mease, 
W. H. Lees, H. J. Jones, J. H. Witty, J. McHattie, 
C. Orchard, and A. E. Stubbs (bon. auditor), all of 
whom represented the parent society. Others were 
Mr. G. M. Ross, secretary of the Royal Horti¬ 
cultural Society of Ireland, Mr. Crawford, also from 
Dublin, and a thoroughly representative gathering 
of the Scottish Horticultural Association. 
After dinner the chairman pioposed “ The QueeD," 
the toast being accompanied by musical honours 
Mr M. Dunn proposed the “ Navy, Army, and 
Reserve Forces,” which was responded to by 
Admiral McKenzie in an excellent speech. Mr. D. 
P. Laird next proposed the " Lord Provost, 
Magistrates, and Council of Edinburgh,” in a humor¬ 
ous speech in which he compared some of them to 
plants in thumb pots and other sizes up to full blown 
pecimens, some being in the timber trade, which he 
considered closely allied to horticulture. Bailie 
Sloan responded, complimenting the meeting on 
being men of culture. He spoke of the membership 
of the society as growing, being highly satisfactory, 
and they (the council) were glad to come. 
Bailie McKenzie proposed ‘ Success to the 
Scottish Horticultural Association ” which was 
ridiculed at its beginning. He remembered the first 
show, which was held on a snowy day in Dowell’s 
Rooms, a small beginning which vegetated to the 
present great exhibition. Dowell’s Rooms and the 
Music Hall became successively too small for the 
show, which had to be taken to the Waverley 
Market. Mr. M. Todd, as president, responded, 
returning thanks and corroborating the remarks of 
Bailie McKenzie. He urged upon their attention 
three points—(1), that the Town Council was a 
munificent patron, (2) that the big prizes were an 
example for other cities, (3) that the excellent music 
was a reward for their speculation. If a trifle reck¬ 
less at first, it brought good in the end. Another 
remark he made was that every farthing of the sur¬ 
plus taken at the show was to be given in charity for 
the benefit of the Royal Gardener’s Orphan Fund, 
Gardeners' Royal Benevolent Institution, &c. 
Mr. Alex. Milne proposed ” the judges,” to which 
Mr. W. Mease and Mr. E. Molyneux responded. 
The latter assured them that he was delighted to 
come amongst them again, and that no society had 
done so much to encourage the cult of the Chrysan¬ 
themum during this, the Jubilee year. The groups 
might have received better prizes; but the special 
prizes, amounting to £150, offered for twenty vases 
of Chrysanthemums was a bold venture, but well 
repaid the finest show ever got together. He hoped 
the day was far away when the Chrysanthemum 
would decline in popularity. He had just come 
from East Anglia, where the Chrysanthemums in the 
cottage gardens were the best answer to those who 
decry the '■ ’Mum.” Referring to foreign varieties, 
he looked forward with pleasure to the day when 
English and Scotch raised varieties would enjoy 
even greater fame, so that we could send them abroad 
to counterbalance those we were now receiving. 
“ Kindred Societies ” was proposed by Bailie 
Haigh, who referred to the deputation of the 
National Chrysanthemum Society, and what that 
and other societies had done for the favourite flower. 
Mr. T. W. Saunders, F.R.H.S., and Mr. G. M. Ross, 
of the R.H.S , Dublin, responded on behalf of their 
respective societies. Mr. Welsh proposed the 
" Exhibitors," and said that the fresh entries had 
risen from 190 in 1896 to 242 on this occasion, 
making a total of 1,234, being one-third in excess of 
last year. Mr. Haggart suitably responded, saying 
that it was the proudest moment of his life. Mr. 
McHattie also added a few suitable remarks in 
reference to his successes. 
Mr. R. W. E. Murray, convener of finance, pro¬ 
posed the “Press,” and said that “good wine needs no 
bush ” and a good toast no introduction. Mr. W. 
M. Gilbert and Mr. J. Fraser responded. Mr. A. E. 
Stubbs proposed the “Secretary and Treasurer,” 
coupled with the name of Mr. Robert Laird. The 
latter, in responding, said that his efforts were ably 
and loyally supported by the hearty co-operation of 
every member of the council, so that the results and 
