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THE GARDENING WORLD 
July 16, 1889. 
and has, withal, plenty of space and freedom under 
no ordinary climatic conditions, which our readers 
will readily realise from the fact that this is the 
centre of the pottery district. Mr. Joseph Kent, the 
talented curator, has succeeded in placing the park 
among the very first in the kingdom. 
Not only is the laying out of the park itself unique, 
the conditions of the surrounding neighbourhood 
having been studied, but the winter garden, pavilion 
and conservatories are well filled, and their interiors 
give evidence of management by a master-hand. 
To Mr. Kent’s initiative and personal energies as 
secretary of the Horticultural Section the present 
success of the show is undoubtedly due, but the able 
co-operation of his colleague, Mr. J. B. Barrow, 
Assistant Town Clerk of Hanley, who undertakes 
the duties of general secretary, is also a fact worthy 
of record. The opening ceremony was gracefully 
performed by Mrs. Jas. Meaken, of Darlastone Hall, 
Stone, who was introduced by the Mayor of Hanley 
(M. Tunnicliffe, Esq.). A pretty feature was the 
presentation of a bouquet to Mrs. Meaken by Master 
Ernest Tunnicliffe. 
The size of the show and the number of exhibits 
rendered the judges' duties very onerous. The 
gentlemen chosen to adjudicate were Mr. W. J. 
Grant, Bassaleg, Monmouth; Mr. Cranston, Here¬ 
ford ; Mr. Owen Thomas, Frogmore ; Mr. Barnes, 
gardener to the Duke of Westminster, Eaton Hall, 
Cheshire ; Mr. Speed, gardener to Lord Penrhyn, 
Penrhyn Castle ; Mr. Gilman, gardener to the Earl 
of Shrewsbury ; Mr. Peter Blair, Trentham Gardens ; 
Mr. J. H. Goodacre, Elvaston Castle Gardens ; Mr. 
Bolas, gardener to Mr. Chandos Pole-Gell; and Mr. 
A. Outram. 
Open Classes. 
Plants. —A great deal of interest centred around the 
large marquee where the various groups of plants 
were staged. Substantial prizes had been offered by 
the committee, and thus a keen competition was 
assured. The prizes in the class for a group of 
plants arranged tor effect, and occupying not more 
than 300 sq. ft., alone exceeded £6^. Here Mr. J. 
Cypher, of Cheltenham, scored a great success. 
Mr. Peter Blair, gardener to the Duke of Sutherland, 
Trentham Hall, was second, and Messrs. Jenkinson 
& Sons, Newcastle, Staffs., were third. For the 
100 ft. group of Orchids, Mr. W. Stevens, gardener 
to W. Thompson, Esq., Walton Grange, was first, 
and Mr. J. Cypher, second. The last-named exhibi¬ 
tor was first in the classes for six flowering plants, 
and six Palms, whilst Mr. Peter Blair led for eight 
exotic Orchids, distinct, and twelve table plants. 
Roses were exceedingly well shown. Messrs. A. 
Dickson & Son, Newtownards, Ireland, scored a 
great success for the forty-eight blooms, distinct. 
Messrs. Harkness & Sons, Bedale, Yorks, were 
second; and Messrs. D. Prior & Sons, Colchester, 
third. The best exhibit of three blooms each of 
thirty-six varieties came from Messrs. Harkness & 
Sons, with Messrs. Dickson, Ltd., Chester, as 
second, and D. Prior & Sons, third. Messrs. A. 
Dickson & Son led for twenty-four blooms, distinct, 
and Messrs. D. Prior & Sons for twelve Teas. The 
first prize for a decorative exhibit of Roses covering 
a table space of 12 ft. by 5 ft., was won by Mr. S. 
Lake, Stoke-on-Trent, Mr. W. Vause, Leamington 
being second. 
Floral Devices and Tables. —Messrs. Perkins 
& Sons, of Coventry, are known the county over for 
their remarkable skill in the execution of bouquets, 
wreaths, sprays, and other creations of the decora¬ 
tive florist. On this occasion they well sustained 
their reputation, chief honours falling to them for a 
hand bouquet, a ball and bridal bouquet, and a 
basket of flowers. Messrs. Jenkinson & Sons were 
also very successful, for they won the first award for 
the 8 ft. by 4 ft. table of flowers ; also firsts in each 
of the two classes for a bouquet of Sweet Peas. Mr. 
R. Cock, Stafford, sent the best collection of twelve 
varieties of Sweet Peas. 
Fruit and Vegetables. —Mr. J. H. Goodacre, 
gardener to the Earl of Harrington, Elvaston Castle, 
Derby, staged the leading collection of six dishes of 
fruit. Mr. Goodacre won other firsts for two 
bunches of black Grapes, on3 green-fleshed Melon, 
and a dish of Strawberries. Mr. R. P. Richardson, 
of Chester, scored for two bunches of Black Ham¬ 
burgh Grapes. Mr. T. S. Bolton, Oakamoor, led for 
two bunches of white Muscats, and for two bunches 
of any other white Grapes. Mr. P. Blair staged the 
best dish of six Nectarines; and Mr. T. Bannerman, 
gardener to Lord Bagot, Blithefield Hall, Rugeley, 
the premier dish of Peaches. 
Lady Guest sent the premier collection of nine 
kinds of vegetables, and also won in the classes for 
three Cauliflowers, six Carrots, and twelve Oaions. 
Mr. W. Pope, gardener to the Earl of Carnarvon, 
Highclere Castle, Newbury, was first for twelve 
Tomatos. 
Gardeners’ and Amateurs' Classes. 
Plants. —Mr. B. Howson, Newcastle, won for six 
Orchids. Mr. J. F. Maddock staged the winning 
group of miscellaneous plants in the prescribed area 
of 100 sq. ft. ; Mr. Howson being second in this 
class. Mr. J. F. Maddock was likewise first for six 
stove or greenhouse plants and six Caladiums. In 
another class for six stove and greenhouse plants 
Mr. J. McKnight, of Oakamoor, was first. The 
same exhibitor carried off the premier honours for 
six exotic Ferns and six tuberous Begonias. 
Miscellaneous Exhibits. 
These were present in considerable force, and it must 
have been highly gratifying to the committee to see 
how well the trade and private growers supported 
the exhibition. 
Messrs. Jas. Carter & Co., High Holborn, received 
a large gold medal for a very handsome Floral 
Temple which made a grand centre to tent No. 1. 
Messrs. Cbarlesworth, Shuttleworth & Co., of Hea¬ 
ton, Bradford, sent a fine lot of Orchids. Mr. F. 
Walton, of Birmingham, showed Cacti, in the cultiva¬ 
tion of which he takes so prominent a part. Mr. 
R. W. Sydenham, of Tamworth, contributed Violas. 
Messrs. Sander & Co., of St. Albans, sent new plants 
amongst which Acalypha Sanderi was the most 
noticeable. Messrs. Webb & Son, of Stourbridge, 
and Mr. Henry Eckford, of Wem, Shropshire, both 
bad grand collections of Sweet Peas, whilst Mr. 
Eckford had another stand of new varieties that was 
especially noteworthy. The Ichthemic Guano 
Company, of Ipswich, had an imposing stand of 
plants to illustrate the merits and qualities of 
Ichthemic. Collections of cut flowers were furnished 
by Messrs. Dickson, of Chester, Jarman & Co., of 
Chard, and Mr. J. H. White. Messrs. W. & J. 
Birkenhead, Sale, Manchester, staged a representa¬ 
tive collection of rare and choice Ferns. Messrs. 
John Peed & Sons, Roupell Park Nurseries, Norwood 
Road, S.E., had a splendid array of Caladiums, also 
Gloxinias and tuberous Begonias in variety. Mr. 
John Pinches, 3, Crown Street, Crown Buildings, 
Camberwell, had samples of the Acme Label, and 
the flower holder (Outram's patent). 
Children’s Show. 
Not the least interesting section was the “ children's 
show ” which the worthy chairman of the society, 
Mr. Alderman Hammersley, takes under his especial 
control. No fewer than 800 exhibits were staged, 
and all from children of the working classes. Last 
year the exhibits in this section numbered only 300, 
so that the huge increase should be extremely 
gratifying to those who, like Mr. Hammersley, take 
an interest in children. Mr. John Cartledge, of 
Hanley, and Mr. Goodill, gardener to T. W. Harrison, 
Esq., were the judges for the children’s exhibits. 
MANCHESTER ROSE SHOW .—July gth. 
This annual fixture was held on the 9th inst., under 
the auspices of the Royal Botanical and Horticul¬ 
tural Society of Manchester, in their charming 
gardens at Old Trafford. The flowers were staged 
down the centre of the large show house, giving 
ample room for the arrangement of the blooms and 
for the large number of visitors who thronged the 
building and grounds throughout the atternoOD. 
The exhibits,especially those of the open classes,were 
of considerable merit—a distinct improvement on 
those staged at the National. In fact, the show was 
considered by some of the exhibitors as the finest yet 
held this season. Nearly all the leading growers 
were present, and in some classes the judges had 
considerable difficulty in making their awards. 
Nurserymen. 
For sixty distinct single trusses six lots were 
staged, and all good. Mr. B. R. Cant, Colchester, 
succeeded in securing the premier award with 
many flowers of high excellence, the chief being 
White Lady, Helen Keller, La France, Gustave 
Piganeau, Caroline Testout, Marquis Litta, Mrs. 
John Laing, Ulrich Brunner, Mrs. Delville, Maman 
Cochet, Prince Arthur, Mrs. W. J. Grant, Souv. 
d'Elise Vardon (beautiful),Xavier Olibo, Golden Gate, 
Comtesse de Nadaillac, Horace Vernet (fine form), 
Catherine Mermet, Mad. Gab. Luizet, Jas. Cocker 
(seedling), A. K. Williams, Le Havre, Mgr. Boudet, 
Countess of Roseberry, Bridesmaid, &c. Messrs. 
Harkness & Sons, Bedale, were second; Messrs. F. 
Cant & Co., Colchester, taking the remaining prize. 
For thirty-six distinct single trusses Messrs. 
Harkness took the lead out of nine lots, Comte de 
Ludre, Suz. M. Rodocanachi, and Helen Keller being 
fine. Messrs. D. Prior & Son, Colchester, and 
Messrs. F. Cant & Co., followed in this order. 
For twenty-four Teas or Noisettes, single trusses, 
Mr. G. Prince, Oxford, won out of seven lots with a 
fine stand including Innocente Pirola, Mme. CusiD, 
Mad. de Watteville, Bridesmaid, Maman Cochet, 
Cleopatra, &c. ; Messrs. F. Cant & Co., and D. 
Prior & Son, were second and third. For twelve 
Teas or Noisettes, Mr. Prince was again to the fore. 
For twelve trusses of any yellow, Mr. Prince 
scored with Comtesse de Nadaillac; Messrs. A. 
Dickson & Sons, Newtownards, and Mr. J. Matlock, 
Oxford, being placed as named. For twelve trusses 
of any light coloured Rose, Messrs. Harkness & 
Sons, with a grand box of Mrs. W. J. Grant, were to 
the front; Messrs. Townsend & Sons, Worcester, 
and Mr. G. Prince, being second and third 
respectively. For twelve crimson Roses, Mr. B. R. 
Cant took the lead in ten lots, with Ulrich Brunner, 
Messrs. F. Cant & Co., and Harkness & Sons, 
taking the remaining prizes. 
Amateurs. 
For twenty-four distinct single trusses Mr. E. B. 
Lindsell, Hitchin, was accorded the place of honour, 
staging good Horace Vernet, Beauty of Waltham, 
Mrs. S. Crawford, Victor Hugo, Mrs. J. Laing, 
Dupuy Jamain, &c. The Rev. J. H. Pemberton 
was second, and Mr. S. P. Budd, third. 
For twelve distinct trusses out of eight boxes, the 
Rev. J. H. Pemberton and Mr. E. B. Lindsell were 
placed equal first, and Mr. Budd, third. 
For eighteen Teas or Noisettes Mr. Budd staged a 
good lot. The Rev. W. H. Jackson, Bedford, was 
second, and the Rev. J. H. Pemberton, third. For 
twelve varieties Messrs. E. B. Lindsell and Budd 
and the Rev. W. H. Jackson were the prize takers. 
For twelve "yellows” the Rev. W. H. Jackson 
won with Madme. Hoste, Mr. Budd being second 
with Marechal Niel. 
For a dozen light varieties the Rev. J. H. Pember¬ 
ton led the way with a splendid box of Mrs. J. 
Grant, Mr. Lindsell following with Mrs. J. Laing. 
For twelve "crimsons” Mr. N. T. Carrill- 
Worsley, Rusholme, won with Marie Baumann. 
Mr. Lindsell was second with Ulrich Brunner, and 
Mr. Budd third with Alfred Colomb. 
In the district classes Mr. T. S. Jackson, Ashley, 
staged the best twenty-four, Mr. C. Burgers, Plumb- 
ley, the best twelve, and six, distinct, and the best six 
Teas, other prize takers being Messrs. R. Foster, 
James Brown, G. Morris Midwood, and N. T. 
Carrill-Worsley. 
Miscellaneous Roses. 
For the best twelve bunches suitable for buttonholes 
Mr. J. Matlock won with some charming varieties. 
For a display to be arranged on a space 6 ft. by 
3 ft. Mr. G. Prince scored with a tastefully arranged 
lot. Mr. Matlock was second. For the basket of 
Roses Mr. Townsend took the lead. For three 
bouquets Miss Lord, Ashton-on-Mersey, secured 
first honours; and Messrs. Harkness & Sons second. 
Miss Lord also won in the amateurs’ class. 
Messrs. F. Cant & Co. won the Silver Medal for 
the best H.P. with a massive, well-formed Star of 
Waltham. Messrs. D. Prior & Co. took a similar 
position for Teas and Noisettes with a splendid 
Maman Cochet. 
The Gold Medal of the society was awarded to 
Messrs. William Paul & Sons, Waltham Cross, fora 
magnificent bank of cut blooms in a large number of 
varieties cove ing over a ico sq. ft. of space, which 
were greatly admired by the visitors. A Certificate 
of Merit was awarded to this firm for Waltham 
Standard, a variety of considerable promise. 
Messrs. A. Dickson & Son, Newtownards, staged 
a unique box of single varieties, raised by them, and 
all named after their country. Irish Beauty, a large, 
pure white, and Irish Eloquence, of good substance, 
the inner side of the petal a pleasing rosy-pink, the 
reverse being of a deeper shade were singled out by 
the judges for Certificates of Merit. 
The arrangements were ably carried out by Mr. 
P. Weathers, the genial curator, and his capable 
