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THE GARDENING WORLD 
April 9, 1898. 
DIAMOND JUBILEE TABLE OF 
VEGETABLES. 
The Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society offered 
very valuable prizes for fruits, plants, cut flowers, 
and vegetables to be competed for on September, 
8th and gth last. The Victoria Diamond Jubilee 
Prizes in all the four classes brought out a lively 
competition for the respective honours. The vegetable 
class was open to gardeners and amateurs only, and 
the exhibitor had to select twenty-five dishes of not 
less than sixteen kinds, which had to be correctly 
labelled and tastefully arranged on a table 12 ft. long 
and 5 ft. wide. Surely all these requirements were 
sufficient to test the capabilities of the British gar¬ 
dener, as the arrangement had to be accomplished 
by himself or his regular assistant. The first prize 
offered was ten guineas and the Veitch Memorial 
Trustees' Large Silver Medal. 
On the day appointed, the judges unanimously 
awarded the place of honour to Mr. James Gibson, 
gardener to E. H. Watts, Esq., Devonhurst, Chis¬ 
wick, London. The accompanying illustration 
(p. 505) shows the table as it appeared when ready 
for the judges. Mr. Gibson, who effected the 
arrangements himself, stands behind the table. The 
vegetables were raised to a ridge in the centre of the 
table, the more bulky being placed there, while the 
others sloped to the edges in each direction. Only a 
portion of the vegetables, therefore, is visible, the 
isolated table being meant to let the public have a 
good view on all sides. 
The varieties of vegetables used were The Lyon 
and Dobbie’s International Leeks, Ailsa Craig, and 
Cranston’s Excelsior Onions, Satisfaction and 
Sutton's Reliance Potatos, Autumn Giant and 
Autumn Mammoth Cauliflowers, Sutton’s Best of 
All Runner-Bean, Canadian Wonder Dwarf Bean, 
Giant White and Standard Bearer Celeries, Autocrat 
Pea, Sutton's Dwarf Gem Brussels Sprout, Mush¬ 
rooms, Sutton’s Perfection and Sutton’s Eclipse 
Tomatos, Student Parsnip, Pragnell’s Exhibition 
Beet, Snowball and Goldenball Turnips, Sutton's 
Prizewinner Cucumber, Webbs’ Emperor Cabbage, 
Globe Artichoke, and Vegetable Marrows. 
All of the vegetables were grown in a garden 
which at one time formed a portion of that of the 
Royal Horticultural Society at Chiswick, and there¬ 
fore fully within the deleterious influence of the 
London smoke. This speaks volumes to the care 
and industry devoted to them on the part of the 
cultivator. 
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EDINBURGH SPRING SHOW. 
BY TELEGRAM. 
It was a very good show. The Waverley Market 
was admirably staged, and the general arrangements 
capitally made by the new secretary, Mr. Thomson, 
assisted by Mr. Bryson and the council. The 
judges were Messrs. Dewar, of Glasgow Botanic 
Gardens; Mackinnon, of Melville; Patersoo, of 
Salton Hall ; Pirie, of Preston Hall; Lunt, of Keir ; 
Moir, of Carnock; Mackinnon, of Terregles; 
Thomson, cf Philip ; Cook, of Gosford ; McBean, 
of Craigends; Shillington, of Penicuik ; and Dale, 
of Aikenhead. 
Round the band-stand were staged the entries for 
hardy Rhododendrons, making a pretty picture. 
The first award went to Mr. Downie, of Beechill; 
the second to Messrs. R. B. Laird & Sons, Pinkhill. 
For ten forced plants in bloom Mr. Malcolm 
McIntyre was an easy first with remarkable speci¬ 
mens of Genista andreana, Cytisus albus, and Kalmia 
latifolia alba. The second prize exhibit con¬ 
sisted of Roses and Azaleas lrom Mr. James Bald, of 
Canaan House.; Mr. Wm. Bennett, Hanley Lodge, 
came third. 
Mr. Wm. Bennett was first for six forced plants; 
Mr. McIntyre, second; and Mr. Alex. Brown, of 
Craigend, third. 
Mr. John Downie secured first prize for twelve 
forced plants, comprising Genistas, Staphyleas, and 
Lilacs ; Messrs. R. B. Lard & Sons came second with 
Kalmias, Azaleas and Deutzias. The latter firm 
also scored first for eighteen forced plants, which 
made a grand display , Mr. John Downie made rather 
a poor second. 
The premier competitive exhibit was made by 
Mr. Malcolm McIntyre on a twelve foot circular 
table. It consisted of Dendrobiums, Amaryllis, 
Clivias, Liliums, and a remarkably fine specimen of 
Genista andreana, with a bordering of Smilax and 
Ferns, dotted with Cyclamen and Lily of the Valley. 
This award carried also the Silver Cup presented by 
Messrs. T. Smith & Sons, Edinburgh. Mr. Geo. 
Wood, of Oswald House, took second; and Mr. 
James Cocker, of Chester’s Hall, third. The judges 
had nodifficulty in judging this class. 
Messrs. Laird & Sons, and Mr. John Downie were 
first and second respectively for twelve hardy 
Azaleas. There was more variety of colour in the 
exhibit of the first named. 
The class for six foliage plants in pots not exceed¬ 
ing g ins. in diameter, brought forth Mr. Malcolm 
MacIntyre, Mr. D. Mackay, of Liberton; and Mr. 
James Macartney, of Liberton, who took awards in 
the order named. 
Twelve Japanese Maples, exhibited by Messrs. 
Laird & Sons, took an easy first. Mr. John Downie 
was second. 
For a table of Orchids, 5 ft. by 4 ft., there were 
two entries. The first prize went to Mr. Nicoll, of 
Craigclowan who exhibited some fine pieces of 
Cattleyas, Dendrobes, and Odontoglossums, nicely 
arranged. Mr. Malcolm MacIntyre came second. 
Messrs. Laird & Sons took firsts for twelve hybrid 
Azalea mollis and for four Azalea indica, with Mr. 
John Downie as second. Mr. John Downie was first 
for six alpine Auriculas. 
Some excellent Roses were shown by Mr. George 
Manson, of Wallhouse, and Mr. V/m. Galloway, of 
Fernieside, who each took a first. The two seconds 
went to Mr. D. Kidd, of Carberry, and the third to 
Mr. Geo. Manson. 
Mr. McDougal, of Ascot Hall, was first for twelve 
Gloire de Dijon Roses, Mr. Geo. Manson, second ; 
and Mr. Robert Lawrie, of Inveralraond, third. Mr. 
A. Dickson, of Glenormiston, was first for twelve 
excellent Marecbal Niel Roses, with Mr. J. Pearson, 
second, and Mr. George Manson, third. Mr. Malcolm 
McIntyre took first for twelve cut trusses of Rhodo¬ 
dendrons containing not less than six varieties. Mr. 
Alexander Calder, of Calderbank, was second. A fine 
box of cut Orchids secured the first prize for Mr. 
David Wilson, of Westmount, Mr. M. McIntyre, 
being second, with Mr. John Mitchell, of Bantaskin, 
third. 
For one hand bouquet, Mr. James Cossar, of Spott 
House, was first, Mr. James Bald second, and Mr. 
John Mitchell third. For ladies’ dress spray, Mr. 
A. Dickson was first, Mr. John Mitchell second, and 
Mr. J. Cossar, third. 
The only shower bouquet exhibited was by Mr. 
William Smale, of Blackford Park. 
A class for three Lycopods brought forth Mr. 
George Chaplin, of St. Leonards ; Mr.^Thomas Gibb, 
of Redacre House; and Mr. George Wood, of 
Oswald House, who took awards in this order. 
Six dwarf British Ferns were best shown by Mr. 
Wm. Anderson, of Woodcroft; Mr. John Pearson, of 
Rockville, was second; and Mr. James Preston, 
third. Mr. John Pearson was the only exhibitor 
of - three exotic Ferns, Mr. James Cocker 
and Mr. J. Pearson were second and third for three 
Adiantums. Mr. Malcolm McIntyre was first; Mr. 
George Chaplin, second; and Mr. James Shearer, of 
Ratho Lodge, third, for six hardy Azaleas. For 
three hardy Rhododendrons, Mr. George Chaplin 
came first; and Mr. Malcolm McIntyre, second. 
Mr. John Cumming, of Liberton, was first; and Mr. 
James Bald, second for two Pelargoniums in flower, 
the first being very fine specimens. 
The competition in Hyacinths was very strong. 
For twelve distinct, Mr. John Meiklem, of Sunny- 
bank was first; Mr. Adam Brydon, of Tweedbank 
came second ; with George McDougal, third. For 
six distinct, Mr. Meiklem was again first; Mr. R. 
M. Reid, second ; and Mr. Robert Lawrie, third. Mr. 
Adam Brydon was first for six pots of Tulips, show¬ 
ing exceptionally good Couleur Ponceau Keizer 
Kroon, and Wouverman. Mr. A. Farquhar was 
second ; and George McDougal, third. For six pots 
Polyanthus Narcissus, Messrs. J. Pearson, G. Wood, 
and J. Shearer divided the honours. Messrs. 
James Bald, A. Farquhar, and John Cowan took 
this order for six pots of garden Narcissus. Mr. John 
Pearson, of Beechwood, took first for six pots of 
spring bulbs, in which Iris reticulata and Fritillaria 
pyrenaica were well grown, Mr. John Pearson, of 
Rockville, and John Meiklem follow in this order. 
Mr. Wm. Galloway was first for four pots; and 
Mr. Malcolm McIntyre for two pots Amaryllis ; the 
seconds were reversed. 
Mr. McIntyre scored first for twelve Cyclamens ; 
Mr. Alexander McMillan, of Douglas Castle, was 
second. For six Cyclamens the foregoing decisions 
were reversed. Mr. D. Mackay was first for six 
Roses in pots; and Mr. S. Abbott, of Prestonfield 
House, first for three, with Mr. Mackay as a third 
winner. The special training of the judges was 
fully required to make the awards for two Crotons, 
distinct, which went in order to Mr. James 
McCartney, Mr. M. McIntyre, and Mr. D. Mackay. 
Mr. f Alexander McMillan was first, Mr. James 
Cocker, second, and Mr. M. McIntyre, third, for two 
Dracaenas. Mr. James Wood was first, Mr. M. 
McIntyre, second, and Mr. D. Wilson, third, for a 
single specimen Orchid. The first-named presented 
a magnificent pan of Cymbidium lowianum. For 
four Orchids, distinct, Mr. David Wilson, Mr. 
Malcolm McIntyre, and Mr. F. Nicoll were first, 
second, and third. Mr. Alex. Campbell, Cove 
Gardens, took first for twenty-tour Hyacinths ; Mr. 
W. J. Watson was second. In the class for six pots 
of Tulips the same competitors take first and second 
respectively. 
For twelve plants for table decoration Mr. John 
Downie and Messrs. Laird & Sons are first and 
second. Mr. D. Kidd was first; Mr. James Cossar, 
second ; and Mr. Wm. Bennett, third, for six Cine¬ 
rarias. Mr. John Cumming was first; Mr. Chas. 
Comfort, second; and Mr. D. Kidd, third, for three 
Cinerarias. For three Azalea indica there were two 
equal first prizes awarded to Mr. Malcolm McIntyre 
and Mr. Jas. Bald; the latter was first for two plants 
of Azalea indica; Mr. Wm. Murray being second! 
and Mr. Geo. Wood, third. Mr. Geo. Chaplin took 
first for four specimens of Azalea indica; and Mr. 
Wm. Murray was third. For a single specimen of 
Azalea indica, Mr. William Murray, Mr. James 
McCartney, and Mr. Malcolm McIntyre followed in 
this precedence. Mr. McIntyre led for four stove or 
greenhouse plants; Mr. Geo. Wood and Mr. 
James Cocker followed. Messrs. Calder and 
McIntyre were first and second for two greenhouse 
Rhododendrons, all very good plants. Mr. McIntyre, 
Mr. James Cocker and Mr. Bald were keen 
competitors with six stove and greenhouse plants ; 
,the judges decided in this order. Three exotic 
Ferns brought awards to Mr. George Wood, Mr. 
John Pearson, and Mr. James Cocker. The first 
named had a good tub of Davallia dissecta. 
For four Astilbes, Mr. George Wood was the only 
exhibitor. For six Astilbes, Mr. T. C. Sutherland 
led; Mr. William Armstrong followed; and Mr. 
George Chaplin came a good third. For a tree 
Fern, stem not less than 3 ft., Mr. Andrew Pryde, of 
Newington House, was first; and Mr. James Bald, 
second. Deutzia gracilis was in fine form ; Mr. 
Alexander Brown, Mr. J. Pearson, and Mr. Malcolm 
McIntyre took in order for a single specimen. 
For two plant entries, Mr. Malcolm McIntyre was 
first; Mr. Alexander Brown, second; and Mr. 
John Pearson, third. Mr. D. Kidd took first; Mr. 
James Wood, second ; and Mr. David Matheson, 
third, lor six Primula sinensis. 
Mr. McIntyre, Mr. Chaplin, and Mr. Pearson 
succeeded each other in the awards for six pots of 
Primula obconica ; whilst for six Primula Sieboldi, 
Mr. Adam Brydon, Mr. W. Galloway, and Mr. 
Thomas Gibbs followed in this order. Six pots of 
single Primula vulgaris were exhibited and the 
prizes taken by Mr. P. Joseph Holmes, of Winton 
Castle; Mr. R. Reid, of Ashiestiel; and Mr. Thos. 
Shortreed, of Venlaw. The prize for double 
Primulas were taken by Mr. R. Reid and Mr. Adam 
Brydon. Mr. Robert Stuart, of Thirlestane Castle, 
and Messrs. Shearer and A. Dickson were victors 
with six pots of Polyanthus. 
An excellent floral design was entered by Mr. John 
Downie, who secured first prize. Mr. John Lawson, 
of Bruntsfield Place, with a very neatly arranged 
harp, was second. The same order was maintained 
in the awards for one shower bouquet. Mr. John 
Lawson was first for one hand bouquet, and Mr. 
Wm. Johnson, of Murrayfield, second. The only 
entry for twelve Camellias was made by Messrs. 
R. B. Laird & Sons. The only award for twelve 
Marechal Niel Roses went to Mr. John Downie. 
Miscellaneous Exhibits. 
Messrs. R. B. Laird & Sons’ non-competitive ex¬ 
hibit attracted many onlookers This exhibit was in 
the form of a large circular table, sufficiently low to 
enable one to examine it comfortably. The out¬ 
standing features of this exhibit were Amaryllis, 
some seedliogs of Messrs. Lairds' raising showing 
