July 23, 1898. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
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Pansies, distinct, and for twenty-four sprays of six 
blooms each of Violas. 
Messrs. Perkins & Sons, of Coventry, were as 
usual very successful in the section for floral 
designs. 
Fruit was remarkably well shown, Mr. J. H. 
Goodacre, gardener to the Earl of Harrington, 
Elvaston Castle, Derby, had the best collection of 
eight dishes; Mr. J. Mclndoe, gardener to Sir 
Joseph Pease, Bart., M.P., Hutton Hall, Guis- 
borough, was second. Mr. Goodacre also won for 
the smaller collection of four dishes. Mr. Mclndoe 
was first for two bunches of white, and Mr. Good- 
acre for two bunches of black Grapes, and also for 
Feaches. 
Vegetables. —Mr. J. Mclndoe staged a splendid 
collection of vegetables in both Messrs. Sutton & 
Sons’, and Messrs. Webb & Sons’ special classes, 
winning the first award in each case. 
Non-competitive Exhibits. —Messrs. Jas. Veitch 
& Sons, Ltd., Chelsea, had a magnificent display of 
miscellaneous plants,including Orchids and stove and 
greenhouse plants in variety. The exhibit occu¬ 
pied 500 sq. ft. Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons, 
Swanley, Kent, sent a handsome lot of Cannas. 
Messrs. William Paul & Son, Waltham Cross, had 
an extensive array of Roses. Mr. J. Forbes, of 
Hawick, had a grand lot of Phloxes and Pent- 
stemons, of which he makes a speciality. 
The miniature rockery erected by Messrs. J. 
Backhouse & Son, of York, was an exceedingly 
pretty feature, and was greatly admired by visitors. 
Messrs. Little and Ballantyne, of Carlisle, showed 
a handsome group of Palms, Crotons and other 
foliage plants, enlivened with Sweet Peas, also the 
new Holly Golden King. The cut hardy flowers 
sent by Messrs. R. Wallace & Co , Kilnfield 
Gardens, Colchester, comprised Liliums and 
Calochortuses in variety. Messrs. W. Yell & Co , 
of Hexham, had another charming collection of 
hardy flowers. Mr. S. Pye, of Caterall, Garstang, 
showed some grand Pansies and Violas, as did also 
Mr. A. Lister, of Rothesay. 
Mr. Jas. Hudson showed a handsome lot of 
hardy Water Lilies, varieties of Nymphaea mar- 
liacea. Mr. Jas. Douglas showed some of his 
choice Carnations. A comprehensive group of 
Conifers and other ornamental shrubs was put up 
by Messrs. J. Robson & Sons, of Hexham. Messrs. 
Laing and Mather, of Kelso, sent Carnations, and 
Messrs. J. Cocker & Sons, Aberdeen, had a fine 
lot of Irises. 
R.H.S. Awards —The following awards were 
made by the deputation of the R.H.S. in addition 
to the prizes and awards given by the Newcastle 
society Gold Medal to Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, 
Ltd.; Silver Gilt Flora Medals to Messrs. Wm. 
Paul & Son, J. Backhouse & Son, and J. Forbes; 
Silver Gilt Banksian Medal to Messrs. R. Wallace 
& Co.; Silver Flora Medal to Messrs. J. Cocker 
& Sons, H. Cannell & Sons, and Perkins & Sons; 
Silver Banksian Medals to Messrs. J. Hudson, A. 
Lister, Harkness & Sons, J. H. Goodacre, J. 
Mclndoe, J. McIntyre, and S. Pye; and a Bronze 
Flora Medal to Messrs. Harkness & Sons. 
NOTTS HORTICULTURAL AND BOTANICAL— 
July 14th. 
Last year the summer show of this influential 
society found accommodation after a number of un¬ 
settled years, in the Arboretum at Nottingham. 
This year the same privilege was accorded, and 
thanks to the admirable arrangements of the inde¬ 
fatigable hon. secretary, Mr. C. J. Mee, the enthusi¬ 
astic support of the townspeople, and glorious 
weather, the fixture has been an unqualified success. 
The exhibits were about 200 strong, and with one or 
two minor exceptions were, in both number and 
quality, fully up to the standard of former occasions. 
Lord Henry Bentinck, M.P., performed the opening 
ceremony. 
Plants. —In the open class for a group of plants 
covering 200 square feet, there were four competitors, 
the first prize going to Mr. Joseph Ward, gardener to 
Mr. T. H. Oakes, Riddings House, Alfreton, Derby, 
who had some richly coloured Crotons and Dracaenas 
in his exhibit. The second prize went to Mr. A. 
Wagg, gardener to S. Chanler, Esq., OssiDgton Hall, 
Newark, Notts. There were also four competitors 
for the smaller group occupying 100 square feet. 
Here Mr. R. J. Watters, gardener to Mrs. J. W. 
Leavers, The Park, was first, as he also was in 
the class for six stove and greenhouse plants. Mr. 
E. H. Ecclestoo, gardener to J. T. Forman, Esq., 
J.P., Wilford House, was first for a fine flowering 
stove plant. Mr. J. Ward was second in this class, 
but scored an easy first for table plants. 
Roses.— There were six entries of twelve blooms, 
dissimilar, the first prize going to Mr. Lowe. Mr. J. 
Meller carried off the premier award for the decora¬ 
tive exhibit of Roses. 
Fruit. —In this section the competition was 
especially keen. Mr. A. Wagg won the first award 
and the Mayor's five guinea cup for the 6 ft. by 4 ft. 
table of fruit. He had handsome, excellent Figs, 
Peaches, Nectarines, Melons, Grapes and Pine¬ 
apples. The second award fell to Mr. J. Read, gar¬ 
dener to the Earl of Carnarvon, Bretby Park, Staffs. 
The collections of outdoor fruit were also good, Mr. 
J. Baker, of Bastord, being the most successful 
exhibitor. 
Mr. J. Ward led for two bunches of Black Ham¬ 
burgh Grapes, showing large and well-finished sam¬ 
ples. Mr. A. Wagg obtained similar honours for 
two bunches of Muscat of Alexandria Grapes, Mr. 
J. Read making a good second. Royal Sovereign 
Strawberry, shown by the City Asylum Committee, 
Mapperley, was first in the class for a dish of this 
popular fruit. 
Vegetables were all up to the mark, with the 
exception of Potatos, which were much affected with 
scab. The first award in the most important class, 
that for twelve kinds, was well won by Mr. J. 
Read. 
The judges were Messrs. A. Outram, W. Elphin- 
stone, and A. Weeks for plants, groups, and cut 
flowers ; Messrs. N. H. Pownall and A. Parr for 
vegetables ; and Messrs. H. Merry weather, and W. 
English for fruit. 
NATIONAL ROSE AT HALIFAX .—July 14 th. 
It is now four years since the National Rose Society 
fixed its northern provincial show at Halifax, and its 
return to that town, under the auspices of the 
Satterbebble Rose Society, was warmly received by 
Rosarians, both local and at a distance. The event, 
as usual, came off in the grounds of Spring Hall, 
kindly lent by Mr. Clement Holdsworth for the 
occasion. The weather was fortunately bright and 
warm, and the attendance large, whilst competitors 
found a keen struggle awaiting them. 
Nurserymen’s Classes. 
General Section. —The first award for thirty-six 
blooms, distinct, which carries with it the nursery¬ 
men’s Jubilee Challenge Trophy and a memorial 
gold medal, went to Messrs. Harkness & Sons, Bedale, 
Yorks. Mr. B. R. Cant,of Colchester, and Messrs. 
Frank Cant & Co., Braiswick Nursery, Colchester, 
were second and third respectively. Messrs. Hark¬ 
ness & Sons were first in the large class for seventy- 
two blooms, distinct, and for three blooms each of 
thirty-six varieties. Mr. B. R. Cant took second 
place in the former class, and Messrs. Alex. Dickson 
& Sons, Newtownards, Ireland, second in the 
latter. 
Eighteen blooms, distinct, were best shown by 
Messrs. James Townsend & Sons, Worcester, 
Messrs. J. Burrell & Co., Howe House Nurseries, 
Cambridge, being second. Messrs. J. Townsend & 
Sons likewise staged the best lot of three blooms 
each of eighteen varieties, Messrs. G. Cooling & 
Sons, Bath, following in the second place. 
Teas and Noisettes. —Mr. Geo. Prince, of 
Oxford, staged the premier stand of eighteen blooms, 
distinct; Mr. B. R. Cant was second. Mr. J. Mat¬ 
tock, of Oxford, had the winning twelve. 
Open Classes. 
General Section. —Messrs. A. Dickson & Sons had 
the winning stand of twelve new Roses. Messrs. F. 
Cant & Co. were second, and Mr. B. R. Cant, third. 
There were no fewer than ten entries in this class. 
Mr. Geo. Prince was first for twelve blooms of any 
light Rose, Messrs. Harkness & Sons were first for 
twelve trusses ot a pink variety, and Messrs. J. 
Townsend & Sons led for twelve blooms of a dark 
crimson sort. 
Messrs. Paul & Son, of Cheshunt, took the premier 
place for eighteen bunches of garden Roses, while 
the best table of Roses, from a decorative point of 
view, was contributed by Mr. Geo. Prince. 
Teas and Noisettes. —The first award in the 
most important class for blooms of three sections 
went to Mr. Geo. Prince, Mr. J. Mattock being 
second, and Messrs. F. Cant & Co., third. 
Amateurs’ Classes. 
General Section.— Mr. E. B. Lindsell, Hitchin, 
came to the front with his stand of twenty-four 
trusses, distinct, thus carrying off the coveted trophy 
Gold Medal. The Rev. J. H. Pemberton, Havering, 
fell into the second position. Mr. E. B. Lindsell 
scored other noteworthy successes for the thirty-six 
trusses, distinct, and three blooms each of eight 
varieties. 
Mr. O. G. Orpen, West Bergholt, secured the first 
award for eighteen blooms, distinct, Mr. Conway 
Jones, Hucclecote, Gloucester, being second. Mr. 
Orpen likewise won for three blooms each of six 
varieties, and six blooms of one variety. Mr. Georg 
Koules, of Hitchin, led for twelve blooms distinct. 
Teas and Noisettes.— Mr. A. H. Gray, of Bath, 
distanced all other competitors for twelve blooms, 
distinct. Mr. O. G. Orpen was first with nine blooms 
of one variety, and Mr. G. Moules for six blooms of 
one variety. Mr. H. V. Machin had the winning 
stand of twelve distinct varieties, not less than six 
trusses of each to be shown. The Rev. J. H. 
Pemberton scored for nine trusses in as many 
varieties. 
Medal Roses. 
Gold Medals were offered in open competition for 
three trusses each of a new seedling. Here Messrs. 
A. Dickson & Sons were the most successful, winning 
two Medals, Mildred Grant (H.T.) and Mrs. E. 
Mawley (T.) being the selected varieties, Messrs. 
Jas. Cocker & Sons, of Aberdeen, received a Gold 
Medal for the H P. Mrs. J. Cocker. 
In the nurserymen’s classes Mrs. John Laing t 
shown by Mr. B. R. Cant, obtained a Medal as the 
best H. P., a similar award going to Bessie Brown, 
shown by Messrs. A. Dickson & Sons, and to 
Comtesse de Nadaillac, shown by Mr. Geo. Prince as 
the leading Tea. 
In the amateurs'classes Silver Medals were awarded 
to Her Majesty, exhibited by Mr. M. Whittle, 
Leicester ; Lady B. F. William (H.T.) shown by Mr. 
W. Boyles, Derby ; and Catharine Mermet, sent by 
Mr. E. B. Lindsell. 
Local Classes. 
These were well patronised, and some excellent 
material was shown in them. The most successful 
exhibitor was Mr. H. V. MachiD, and his most 
important win was for twenty-four blooms, distinct. 
MILDENHALL HORTICULTURAL —July 14 th. 
The twenty-sixth annual show of this society was 
held on Thursday, July 14th, and taken as a whole 
certainly proved one of the most successful ever held 
by this enterprising society. There was an excellent 
and varied collection of groups and cut blooms, in 
addition to a magnificent display of fruit; and in the 
vegetable classes special mention should be made of 
the Potatos staged, which were far above the average 
usually seeD. A noticeable and attractive feature of 
the exhibition was a grand display of plants and 
fruit staged by Mr. A. C. Jessup, Jun., of the Red 
House Nurseries, conspicuous amongst which were 
some splendid Roses and Strawberries of grand size 
and quality, and this gentleman also had on view 
some special plants grown with the world-famed 
Ichthemic Guano of which he is the local agent. 
KENILWORTH HORTICULTURAL .—July 14th. 
The Earl of Clarendon performed the opening cere¬ 
mony of this show, which was held in The Castle 
grounds at Kenilworth on the above date. His lord- 
ship, in his speech, said that he should be only too 
willing to continue to lend The Castle grounds to the 
show committee, whose labours deserved to be 
crowned with success. 
Two large tents were devoted to the exhibits ( 
which were not only more numerous than, but of 
superior quality to, those forthcoming on previous 
occasions. The judges were Mr. W. B. Latham, 
Botanical Gardens, Edgbaston; Mr. F. Perkins, 
Leamington ; Mr. W. H. Dyer, Northfield .; and Mr. 
Thos. Pritchard, Umberslade. In the classes for 
plants, Mr. F. B. Wright was a very heavy winner. 
He was placed first for six and four specimens, six 
Ferns, Fuchsias, a single Fern, one flowering plant, 
a group of plants, and table plants. 
This exhibitor won other firsts for a collection of 
cut Roses, and a bouquet oi the same handsome 
flowers. 
Amongst the exhibitors of fruit, Mr. G. Beard dis¬ 
tinguished himself by winning the first awards for 
