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THE GARDENING WORLD 
July 30, 1898. 
Pettigrew, The Castle Gardens, Cardiff; and Mr. 
Stephen Treseder, Pullcock Nursery, Cardiff, per¬ 
formed the same offices for the fruits and vegetables, 
as well as for the cottagers’ section. 
Open Classes. 
Plants. —Mr. J. Cypher, of Cheltenham, scored a 
well-merited success for the group of miscellaneous 
plants. Mr. R. Gossling, Penartb, was second, and 
Messrs. Case Bros., Cardiff, were third. Mr. W. J. 
Buckley, Llanelly, staged the best six stove and 
greenhouse Ferns, Dr. Lynn Thomas being second. 
Mr. B. R. Davis, Yeovil, led for twelve tuberous 
Begonias, Dr. Lynn Thomas being second in this 
class likewise. The first prize lot of twelve Gloxinias 
came from Mr. W. Green, Penylan. 
Cut Flowers. —Roses formed an important part 
of the cut flower section, and some first-class blooms 
were to be seen upon the show boards. The com¬ 
petition was very close and well sustained. Messrs. 
Townsend & Sons, of Worcester, scored a notable 
success for twelve varieties of H. Ps. in trebles. 
They had excellent samples of Mrs. John Laing, 
Caroline Testout.Merveille de Lyon and Marchioness 
of London derry in their stand. Messrs. Cooling & 
Sons, Bath, received the second prize. 
In the corresponding class for three blooms each 
of twelve varieties of Tea Roses, Messrs. Townsend 
& Sons again came to the front. Their samples of 
Madame de Watteville, Comtesse de Nadaillac, The 
Bride, Ernest Metz and Francesca Kruger were 
particularly good. A. Hill Gray, Esq., Beaulieu, 
Bath, was second. 
The best stand of twenty-four blooms, distinct, of 
H. Ps. also came from Messrs. Townsend & Sons, 
although Mr. Stephen Treseder was a close second. 
Eighteen blooms, distinct, of Tea varieties were best 
shown by Mr. John Mattock, of Oxford, Messrs. 
D. & W. Croll, of Dundee, being second. Twelve 
blooms of Horace Vervet, sent by Messrs. Townsend 
& Sons, obtained the first award as the best H. P., 
whilst a similar number of trussess of Comtesse de 
Nadaillac, shown by Mr. Mattock, took pride of 
place amongst the Teas. 
The class for a collection of Roses shown with 
their own buds and foliage was an interesting one, 
Mr. Mattock being first, and Mr. R. Crossling, Pen- 
arth, second. 
Floral Decorations were well to the fore. 
Messrs. Case Bros, won for the dessert table, and 
Mrs. Austin, Cardiff, for the dinner table. Messrs. 
Case Bros, also had the premier hand bouquet, and 
likewise won the Royal Horticultural Society’s 
Silver Medal for the best aggregate of exhibits- 
Messrs. Perkins & Sons, Coventry, won for the 
bridal bouquet, the buttonholes, and the sprays. 
Fruit was rather below the average, but there 
was some good material forthcoming in one or two 
exhibits. Mr. R. A. Bowring, The Heath, Cardiff, 
was first for six bunches of Grapes in three 
varieties. Mr. Hollingsworth, gardener to Miss 
Talbot, Morgam Park, was placed first for three 
bunches of any black Grape with Black Hamburgh. 
Mr. J. Howe, gardener to Geo. Rutherford, Esq , 
Dulwich House, Cardiff, taking similar honours for 
three bunches of white Grapes. 
Vegetables. —Lady Theodore Guest,Henstridge, 
was first for the collection of vegetables, thus win¬ 
ning, in addition to the first award a bronze medal 
from the Royal Horticultural Society. 
Amateurs' and Gardeners' Classes. 
Plants. —Mr. W. Carpenter, gardener to W. J. 
Buckley, Esq., Llanelly, had the first prize group of 
plants arranged for effect, and occupying a space of 
50 sq. feet; Mr. J. Howe was second. For the 
smaller group occupying 25 sq. feet, Mr. H. Rea, 
gardener to C. Waldron, Esq , Llandaff, was first ; 
and Mr. J. Howe, second. Mr. J. C. Hanbury, 
Pontypool, had the best six stove and greenhouse 
plants, whilst Mr. Howe gained yet another first for 
four exotic Ferns. 
Trade Exhibits. 
There were comparatively few trade exhibiis, but 
such as there were were good. Mr. W. Treseder 
staged a capital group of Cactus Dahlias, his best 
forms being Mrs. Wilson Noble, Starfish, Lady 
Penzance, and Cinderella. The cup offered by the 
Mayor of Cardiff was won with this exhibit. 
From Mr. Henry Eckford, Wem, Shropshire, 
came a grand lot of Sweet Peas, in the culture and 
improvement of which Mr. Eckford has achieved 
such great success. Amongst the numerous fine 
forms that were on view Fascination, Duke of West¬ 
minster, Lady Mary Currie, Othello, and Senator 
were very conspicuous by reason of their fine develop¬ 
ment. 
Violas, Sweet Peas and Pelargoniums were sent 
by Messrs. Dobbie & Co., Rothesay, N.B., and Or¬ 
pington, Kent. 
Messrs. Garraway, Clifton, had a nice lot of stove 
and greenhouse plants, whilst from Mr. W.J.Godfrey, 
Exmouth, Devon, came Cannas, Sweet Peas, and a 
collection of cut hardy flowers. Mr. B. R. Davis, of 
Yeovil, had some first-rate tuberous Begonias. 
Messrs. Barr & Sons, King Street, Covent Garden, 
staged an extensive array of hardy flowers. 
TIYERTON HORTICULTURAL .—July 21st. 
For several years the annual exhibition in connection 
with the above society has been in abeyance, but 
recently a fresh effort has been made, and the result 
on this occasion was such as we trust will warrant 
the officials of the society in continuing the exhibi¬ 
tion. The site of the Public Park in which the 
show was held is a most beautiful one, well adaped to 
the purpose, and within easy distance from the 
station. Beautiful weather and a numerous com¬ 
pany made a scene of pleasure and enjoyment. The 
entries were numerous, and most competitors staged 
in the classes for which they had sent word in. An 
interesting exhibition of bee handling and driving 
was announced to be given by Mr. John Tribble, of 
South Molton, under the auspices of the Devon Bee 
Keepers' Association. The lecture attracted a good 
muster. The demonstration was not altogether a 
success. The schedule contained just 100 classes, 
and several for honey, so that the work of the two 
judges was no light one. 
For a group of miscellaneous plants, occupying a 
space of 80 sq. ft., Mrs. N. Row was first, the second 
being taken by Mr. L. Mackenzie. Mrs. Holland 
was first for four Orchids, showing very fine plants of 
Oncidium phymatochilum, Sobralia^xantholeuca, full 
of its yellow flowers, Epidendrum vitellinum majus, a 
compact piece with over a dozen very tall spikes, 
and D. suavissimum. The second fell to T. Turner, 
who had Cattleya gigas and Dendrobium densi- 
florum, &c. 
Some very fine Carnation blooms were shown by 
Mr. W. S. Clement, who was first for twelve, 
and had the special prize for best bloom in open 
class. R. B. Cullen, Esq., in the amateurs' division 
was first, and secured a special prize. Major Gar¬ 
dener and Mrs. Dickenson also secured prizes for 
these. 
Capital Begonias, Fuchsias and zonal Pelar¬ 
goniums were shown by Messrs. R. B. Cullen, L. 
Mackenzie and T. Turner. Roses were only 
moderate in the amateur classes, many of the Teas 
being small, and scarcely open. Plants for dinner- 
table decoration were shown by Mr. T. Turner, who 
was first, and Mr. J. R. Holland, second. 
A tent was devoted to dinner table decorations 
arranged with fruit and flowers, laid for six persons, 
to be competed for by ladies only. Some five 
entered and made good displays, the first alternately 
falling to Mrs. E. H. Munford with a most beautiful 
and complete display, the second being taken by 
Miss L. Lock, Crediton, with one but slightly in¬ 
ferior. For a vase or basket for table decoration, 
with or without fruit, these two competitors were 
successful, but the position was reversed. For a 
collection of six dishes of fruit, the Rev. A. V/j 
Hamilton-Gell, Exeter, was first, showing Black 
Hamburgh Grapes, Figs, Bananas, Peaches, and a 
Melon, in good form. The same exhibitor was firs; 
with Black Grapes and a Melon. For a dish of 
Peaches, T. Knapman was first; and Sir J. Davie, 
second. The latter exhibitor was successful with 
Nectarines. 
The vegetable classes, both for amateurs and 
cottagers were well filled, and good exhibits mostly 
ruled. Mr. W. C. Cleave came first for a collection, 
W. A. Sanford, second, and Mrs. Norah Row, third. 
Many dishes of Potatos were shown, and were all of 
excellent quality. Peas, Beans, Onions, &c., 
numerous and good. 
A separate tent was set apart for non-competitive 
groups, and heie Messrs. R. Veitch & Sons, Exeter, 
had a large and varied collection of flowering plants, 
besides a number of choice varieties of Mediae's new 
Nymphaeas, and photographs of rock gardens 
recently erected by the firm, the one at Abbotsbury 
being largely represented. Messrs. Jarman & Co., 
Chard, had also a grand display of Roses, cut 
blooms, &c. Messrs. G. Kerswell, and E. Sclater 
of Exeter, had capital groups of flowering plants, 
cut blooms, Ferns, &c. The committee and judges 
were entertained at lunch on the grounds, when the 
Maj or of Tiverton occupied the chair and several in¬ 
teresting little speeches were made. Hearty thanks 
were given to Mr. W. J. Pleass, the energetic 
secretary, who has worked hard to make the show 
successful. Doubtless the experience gained this 
first year will be of great service on future occasions. 
The judges were Mr. J. Mayne, Bicton, and Mr. W. 
Swan, Exmouth, whose decisions gave general 
satisfaction. 
GLOUCESTER FLOWER SHOW .—July 21st. 
The Gloucester flower show was held in the Spa 
Cricket Field, and was in every sense a conspicuous 
success. The floral exhibits were by far the best ever 
got together in Gloucester. The marquee, which 
was over 66 yds. long by 25 yds. wide, was not large 
enough to display the wealth of floricultural exhibits 
sent for the occasion, and a second tent 22 yds. long 
had to be requisitioned for staging the table decora¬ 
tions and collections of Sweet Peas. The entries 
numbered close upon 270, while Mr. Colchester, of 
Ipswich, had a fine stand at the entrance to the large 
tent, on which were exhibited samples of the cele¬ 
brated Ichthemic Guano, by the aid of which many 
of the fine specimens in the show were produced. 
Messrs. J. House & Son showed specimen Pansies. 
Messrs. Webb & Sons, Wordsley, also set up a fine 
collection of flowers. The exhibitors in the nursery¬ 
mens' class were Mr. J. Cypher, from Cheltenham, 
Mr. H. Whitehead, Heathville Nursery, Gloucester, 
and Mr. W. Vause, Leamington, who were awarded 
first, second and third prizes respectively. 
The opening ceremony was to have been performed 
by Lord and Lady Fitzhardinge, but owing to the 
indisposition of the latter, the function was under¬ 
taken by the Hon. Maurice Gifford and Mrs. Gifford, 
nephew and niece of the aforesaid. They were 
accompanied by the Mayor (Aid. A. Estcourt), and 
the City High Sheriff. Mrs. Gifford was presented 
with a handsome shower bouquet by the grandson 
of the Mayor, Mr. Roy Estcourt. 
SOUTHERN COUNTIES CARNATION .-July 22nd. 
Notwithstanding the opposition which this society 
met with when it was first mooted, it evidently has 
made a good start, and seeing that it is held nearly a 
week in advance of the National Carnation Society’s 
show at the Crystal Palace, it in no way interferes 
with that. Mr. William Garton, Argyll House, 
Woolston, has had the lion's share of the work upon 
his shoulders, as hon. secretary and treasurer, in 
organising the society, and he is determined that it 
shall enjoy a similar success to that attending other 
societies farther north. The society already numbers 
200 members, which speaks volumes in favour of the 
good foundation which has been laid. It was only 
founded in August last, and the first show exceeded 
the most sanguine expectations as to its success. 
About seventy sat down to the luncheon provided 
and presided over by the Rev. G. W. Minns (Vicar 
of Weston) and having representatives from the 
Royal Southampton, Shirley and other horticultural 
bodies. The society also has the countenance of the 
Midland and National Carnation Societies. Messrs. 
John Ball and T. E. Henwood were the judges for 
the bizarres, flakes and white ground Picotees; and 
Messrs. James Douglas and Charles Biick for seifs, 
fancies, yellow grounds, cup competitions and 
bouquets. 
For twelve varieties of flakes and bizarres the first 
award was taken by Mr. James Douglas, Edenside, 
Great Bookham, Surrey, who had blooms of excellent 
quality. He was followed by W. Garton, jun., Esq., 
Woolston. Mr. F. Hooper, Bath, took the leading 
place for six blooms, and was followed by Mr. J. J. 
Keen, Southampton, and two others. Mr. James 
Douglas again came to the front for twelve white 
ground Picotees, in which he is strong. Mr. S. A. 
Went, Thames Ditton, Surrey, took the first place for 
six varieties of the above type, followed by Mr. F. 
Hooper, and four other prize-takers. 
As might have been anticipated Mr, Douglas led 
the way for twelve yellow ground Picotees, beating 
Mr. C. Turner, of Slough. For six yellow ground 
varieties Mr. F. Hooper came to the front, followed 
by Mr. C. Phillips, Bracknell, Berks, and four other 
prize-takers. 
Mr. C. Turner came to the front for twelve yellow 
