August 20, 1898. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
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second place with some good specimens. P. A. 
Eagles, Esq. (gardener, Mr. A. Gadd) came in third. 
He came to the front, however, for six stove and 
greenhouse plants, his previous rivals taking second 
and third in the order named. Mrs. Lewis (gar¬ 
dener, Mr. H. Clarke), Guestling, took the lead for 
four stove and greenhouse specimens. The Rev. E. 
N. Blomfield (gardener, Mr. J. Bannister), was 
second. 
J. Warren, Esq., again led the way for eight fine 
foliage plants, followed by Sir A. Lamb and P. A. 
Eagles,Esq.,in this order. C. J. Ebden,Esq.(gardener, 
Mr. F. Morris), had the best four fine foliage plants. 
J. Warren, Esq., had the best eight exotic Ferns, 
and Sir A Lamb the best six Fuchsias. Mr. J. 
Dawson, Silverhill, had the best single and best double 
Pelargoniums, the best four Fuchsias, and the best 
double Ivy-leaved Pelargoniums. Sir James Col- 
quhoun, Bart, (gardener, Mr. T. J. Mitchell), took 
the lead for British Ferns and in some other 
classes. 
Mr. J. Snow, The Gardens, Wadhurst, had the 
best collection of -eight dishes of fruit. Mr. W. 
Robinson, Rye, took the lead for dessert Apples. 
The Duchess of Cleveland (gardener, Mr.W. Camm), 
staged the best culinary Apples. Mr. W. Robinson 
again came to the front for dessert Pears. The 
Duchess of Cleveland came to the front for Black 
Hamburgh and also for any other black Grape. Mr. 
J. Snow was second in both cases, but came to the 
front for Muscat of Alexandria. 
Mr. L. Apps, Ore, took the lead in the class for a 
collection of nine vegetables, showing some fine 
samples. Mr. H. Colegate had the best French 
Beans. Mr. L. Apps again led the way for Cucum¬ 
bers, Cauliflowers and spring sown Onions. Mr. T. 
Dake, Battle, showed the best Celery, and Mr. W. 
Paine, the best Carrots. Mr. F. Grinstead had the 
best Peas. The Rev. E. N. Blomfield took the lead 
for round Potatos, and Miss Barnett (gardener, Mr. 
A. Foster) had the best kidney varieties. 
A considerable number of prizes was also offered 
for competition by cottagers, who were, as usual, 
strongest in the division for vegetables, showing 
some examples of great care in cultivation. They 
also competed in the class for flowers, plants and 
honey. Mr. W. Robinson, Rye, took the leading 
prizes for honey in 12-lb. sections and i2-lb. 
bottles. 
SEYENOAKS. —August 10 th. 
The annual show of the Sevenoaks Horticultural 
and Floral Society was held in the grounds of Knole 
Park, by the kind permission of Lord Sackville, and 
was again a most successful affair, acd by those who 
live in the district it is regarded as one of the best 
managed and attractive shows of its kind in the 
south of England. The private grounds of Knole 
Park are very beautiful and afforded great pleasure 
to the visitors, who took delight in roaming over the 
well-kept grass, admiring the beautiful and diversified 
scenery. Some heavy showers fell during the morn¬ 
ing and threatened to spoil the show ; the wind also 
blew half a gale, and much of the canvas that 
separated the show from the rest of the grounds was 
blown down, while the tents containing the exhibits 
were also partly damaged. The secretary, Mr. K. 
Hancock, assisted by Mr. Fenner, the late secretary, 
set to work, and having procured additional ropes, 
the tents and marquees were rendered secure 
against all further danger. The attendance of 
visitors was very great, and towards evening the 
tents proved quite inadequate to accommodate the 
vast assemblage of people, who cheerfully bore the 
discomfort. 
The premier award for a miscellaneous collection 
of exotic flowering plants was taken by Mr. A. 
Gibson, gardener to T. F. Burnaby-Atkins, Esq., 
J.P., Halstead Place, who was followed by Mr. A. 
Hatton, gardener to Mrs. Swanz, The Quarry, 
Sevenoaks. This order was reversed for fine foliage 
plants. Mr. G. Cowper, gardener to H. Foster, 
Esq , Hillside, Kippington, took the lead for six 
Fuchsias. Mr. J. Talmage, gardener to Miss 
Hodgson, Hernewood, Sevenoaks, had the best 
Caladiums, and the best tuberous Begonias. Mr. 
H. Heath, gardener to Mrs. Petley, Riverhead, 
received the first award for zonal Pelargoniums; 
while Mr. W. Adams, gardener to J. Dixon, Esq., 
Edenhurst, Sevenoaks, led the way for Coleus. Mr. 
J. Talmage had the best hardy Ferns. Mr. C. 
Sutton, gardener to Earl Stanhope, Chevening, had 
the best specimen stove or greenhouse plant. Mr. 
A. Hatton took a like honour for a fine foliage plant; 
he also bad the best group of Ferns arranged for 
effect. 
There was strong competition in the class for a 
collection of plants arranged for effect, the first prize 
going to Mr. C. Sutton; Mr. G. Fennell, gardener to 
W. M. Cazalet, Esq., Fairlawn, Shipbourne, fol¬ 
lowed ; Mr. A. Hatton took the third place; Mr. S. 
Cooke, gardener to De B. Crawshay, Esq., Rosefield, 
Sevenoaks, came in fourth ; and a fifth prize went to 
Mr. W. Tebay, gardener to Mrs. Rycroft, Everlands; 
a special prize was given to Mr. W. Hough, gardener 
to Mrs. Lambarde, Beechmont, in this class. Mr. 
R. Edwards had the best table plants. 
Cut flowers were well represented in the numerous 
classes set apart for them. Mr. C. Sutton took the 
lead for twelve Roses, distinct varieties. Mrs. F. W. 
Seale, Sevenoaks, had the best twenty-four varieties 
of Dahlias; and Mr. A. Parks, Ivy Hatch, had the 
best twelve. Mr. A. Hoadley, gardener to F. L. 
Bevan, Esq., Kippington, showed the best twelve 
China Asters, the best twelve Cactus Dahlias, and 
the best six varieties of Phloxes. Mr. E. Turner, 
gardener to the Rev. H. P. Thompson, Kippington, 
had the best twelve Cactus Dahlias in six varieties. 
Mr. C. Noble, gardener to Miss Austin, Old House, 
Sevenoaks, led the way for twelve blooms of Zinnias 
and six spikes of Gladioli. Mr. E. Hatton secured 
the lead in the class for a collection of cut flowers of 
stove and greenhouse plants. Mr. C. Noble had the 
best collection of herbaceous flowers; and Mr. E. 
Hodgson led for border Carnations. 
In the fruit division Mr. A. Hatton led the way 
for a collection of six kinds. Mr. T. Osman, gar¬ 
dener to L. Baker, Esq., Chertsey, had the best 
black Grapes, but was beaten by Mr. W. Hough for 
white Grapes. He again came to the front for three 
varieties of Grapes. Melons, Peaches, Nectarines, 
Plums, Apples, Pears and Cherries were well shown. 
Mr. F. Leftley, gardener to T. Collyer Fergusson, 
Esq , Ightbam Mote, set up the best collection of 
nine vegetables ; and was followed by Messrs. F. 
Robinson, A. H. Hoadley, and G. T. Barney, in this 
order. 
The competition for table decorations was keenly 
contested, and Mr. S. Cooke came out at the top of 
the list for a table 9 ft. by 45 ft.; he was followed by 
Messrs. W. A. Searing, R. Edwards, and G. Fennell, 
respectively. Mr. W. A. Searing came to the front 
for an epergne or centre table decoration. 
A division was set apart for gentlemen keeping one 
gardener and one assistant only. Messrs. C. Noble 
and H. Heath took the leading prizes for plants, the 
latter being the most successful. H. Monckton, 
Esq , Maidstone, had the best eight varieties of 
Roses. Mr. J. Humphrey, gardener to Mrs. Bouch, 
Ightham Lodge, took the lead for twelve varieties of 
Dahlias. Mr. C. Noble also took the lead for twelve 
varieties of cut flowers. Prizes were also offered to 
those who keep no gardener, in classes for plants and 
cut flowers. A division was open to both of the two 
previous classes of competitors, the prizes offered 
being for fruit. The first award for a collection of 
four varieties was secured by Mr. G. Denton, gar¬ 
dener to A. Earle, Esq.; Mr. W. Miles, gardener to 
F. W. Francks, Esq., Loampits, Tonbridge, being 
second. The latter showed the best white Grapes; 
but Mr. G. Denton took ihe lead for black Grapes. 
Others taking first prizes in this division were Mr. L. 
C. Edwards, Stone Pitts, Seal; Mr. E. Marchant, 
gardener to the Rev. — France, Sevenoaks; Mr. G. 
Cowper; Mr. C. Noble ; and Mr. J. Ashby, Boxley, 
near Maidstone. Mr. J. T. Barney; and Mr. E. 
Hodgson, took the leading prizes for vegetables in this 
division. Many prizes were also offered to cottagers, 
and competition was good. 
In the non-competitive classes Messrs. J. Veitch & 
Sons, Ltd., Chelsea, had a grand display covering 
200 sq. ft. and consisting of Crotons, Orchids, Dra¬ 
caenas, Caladiums, Golden Ferns and other subjects 
most effectively arranged. Messrs. J. Peed & Sons, 
Roupell Park, West Norwood, made a magnificent 
display with some thirty varieties of Caladiums in 
plants of large size. Mrs. M. V. Seal, The Vine 
Nurseries, Sevenoaks, covered about 100 ft. run of 
table space in the cut flower tent with wreaths, 
crosses, harps, lyres, Palms, Ferns, &c. The judges 
accorded these three exhibitors twelve points each. 
Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, Kent, had a 
ent all to themselves as in former years, and made a 
fine display with tuberous Begonias, Dahlias, Aealy- 
pha Sanderi and vegetables. The judges adjudged 
them ten points. Messrs. Wm. Cutbush & Son, 
Highgate, London, filled 150 sq. ft. with Cannas, 
Hydrangeas, Crotons, Dracaenas, &c. They scored 
eight points. Messrs. G. & A. Clark, Dover, and 
Mr. J. R. Box, Croydon, each scored six points, the 
latter showing Tea and H. P. Roses in quantity, and 
of fine quality. Messrs. Holland, Tunbridge Wells, 
and Mr. F. Webber, Tonbridge, each received four 
points. 
NAIRN. —August 10th. 
The annual exhibition of the Nairnshire Horti¬ 
cultural and Industrial Society was held in the 
Public Hall, Nairn, and proved a great success. 
The quality was good considering the unfavourable 
character of the season generally, though the entries 
were not so numerous. The show was opened by 
Brodie of Brodie, Esq., in the presence of a gcod 
attendance. 
The first prize for stove plants was secured by 
Mr. Anderson, of Holme Rose, who easily won the 
Silver Medal presented to the most successful prize- 
taker in four sections open to gardeners. For stove 
plants he was followed by Mr. Macgillivray, The 
Gardens, Newton House, who also had the best 
Fuchsias. Mr. Anderson took the lead for green¬ 
house plants, exotic Ferns, Gloxinias, Lycopodiums, 
and in many of the classes for cut flowers and 
bouquets. Mr. Munro, Delnies, secured first prizes 
for tuberous Begonias, Phloxes, China Asters, and 
Antirrhinums. Mr. Wedderspoon, Croy, had the 
best show and fancy, single, and Cactus Dahlias, and 
fancy Pansies respectively. Mr. Masson, Kinsteary, 
was the most successful exhibitor of Tea Roses, 
herbaceous plants, &c. Mr. Anderson had the best 
hybrid perpetual Roses and Gladioli. 
In the first division Mr. Macgillivray had the best 
Grapes and Peaches, while the leading honour for 
Pears was taken by Mr. Dallas Nairn. Mr. Ander¬ 
son again led the way for Plums, Apricots and 
Cherries. Mr. Masson also took a number of prizes 
for fruit. 
Mr. Munro, Mr. Campbell, of Boath, Mr. Ander¬ 
son, Mr. Masson, and the Rev. J. Bonallo took 
numerous prizes in the section for vegetables. Mr. 
Masson secured the leading award for the collection 
of twelve vegetables. 
Classes were also set apart for amateurs and 
cottagers, prizes being offered for plants, flowers, 
fruit, vegetables, dairy produce, honey, &c. In the 
amateurs’ section the Silver Cup for the most success¬ 
ful prize-winner was taken by Mr. Finlay Duff, 
Grigorhill, Auldearn. He also had the best kept 
garden in Nairnshire. Mr. Macpherson, Mill Road, 
had the best garden in the burgh of Nairn. 
Messrs. D. Stalker & Son, Nairn, exhibited a large 
assortment of pot plants in fine form. They also had 
a stand of Ichthemic Guano, which they recom¬ 
mended for pot plants. 
BISHOP’S STORTFORD. —August 10 th. 
The annual show of the Bishop’s Stortford Horti¬ 
cultural Society was held at the Grange, Bishop’s 
Stortford, by the kind permission of John Barker, 
Esq., and was a great success. The society is 
generally admitted to be one of the most important 
in the eastern counties, not a little of the success of 
the show being due to Mr. Wm. Smith, who has been 
hon. secretary for many years. The grounds, gar¬ 
dens and hothouses at the Grange were thrown open 
to visitors. There was a great increase of entries 
over former years, particularly amongst cottagers. 
A Silver Medal was offered by Messrs. John Laing 
& Sons, Forest Hill, for the most effectively 
arranged group of plants, which brought out seven 
exhibits. The premier honours were taken by Mr. 
G. Barker, gardener to H. A. Blyth, Esq., of Stan- 
sted, with a group which was characterised by 
novelty in design. His most important plants con¬ 
sisted of Crotons, Dracaenas, feathery Cccos wed- 
deliana and other Palms ; Mr. J. Richardson, gar¬ 
dener to Sir James Blyth, who is well known as a 
strong competitor, had to be content with the second 
place on this occasion, being beaten for the first time 
during the past five or six years; Mr. W. Clarke, 
gardener to Charles Gold, Esq., M.P., took the third 
award ; and Mr. T. H. Lodge, gardener fo Mrs. 
Menet, was accorded an extra third, all of the four 
groups being really fine, and other extra prizes 
awarded. The last named came to the front for 
stove and greenhouse plants ; Mr. G. Beech, gar- 
