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THE GARDENING WORLD 
September 3, 1898. 
Crocuses, Hyacinths, and Narcissi can be obtained 
in quantity aud true to name, whilst the prices bring 
them well within the reach of even very thinly-lined 
pockets. 
Would-be purchasers who are unable to attend 
the sales have had their requirements studied to a T, 
for Messrs. Protheroe & Morris undertake to pur¬ 
chase on behalf of such gentlemen, the goods being 
despatched to their respective destinations, and the 
charges for packing being limited to the cost of 
materials and labour. 
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SOCIETIES. 
CAWDOR HORTICULTURAL. —August I’jth. 
A total of 750 entries was received for the annual 
show of this society, which was held in the Cawdor 
Hall, Cawdor, on the above date. Plants in pots, 
cut flowers, dairy produce, honey, fruit, and vege¬ 
tables were all effectively shown. The large speci¬ 
men Fuchsia sent by Mr. Peter Mackenzie, who is a 
champion in Fuchsia culture, attracted much atten¬ 
tion. The Ictheraic Guano, with which it had been 
treated, had produced remarkably good results. Mr. 
Mackenzie was also first for Pelargoniums, window 
plants and hanging baskets. He also won the special 
prize offered by Messrs. Little & Ballantyne, of 
Carlisle, for the most successful exhibitor. Mr. 
Peter Gray won a large proportion of the prizes in 
the cut flower section, and also did well in the vege¬ 
table classes, where he won the Earl of Cawdor’s 
special prize. 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL OF PERTHSHIRE — 
August 19th and 20th. 
Sir Robert Pullar performed the opening cere¬ 
mony of this annual exhibition, which took place in 
the City Hall, Perth. The entries compared very 
favourably with those forthcoming in former years, 
for in the amateur vegetable classes alone 100 more 
exhibits were staged than last year. Mr. T. Dobbin, 
of Balhousie Castle Gardens, won for a fine group of 
miscellaneous plants, Mr. J. Leslie of Pitcullen, being 
second. Messrs. D. & W. Croll, of Dundee, were 
the only exhibitors of Roses. Messrs. Alexander 
and Brown had a capital lot of cut flowers. Messrs. 
Dickson and Turnbull have for some years been 
making a speciality of tuberous Begonias, and on 
this occasion they had a very fine lot of them on 
view. A collection of thirty-six varieties of Sweet 
Peas was also forthcoming from this firm. 
Amongst the cut flowers Pansies, Violas, Carna¬ 
tions, and Gladioli were all in good trim. 
Fruit was well shown, and the competition in the 
various classes was keen and well sustained. 
LEYEN HORTICULTURAL. — August 20 th. 
The promoters and supporters of this show have to 
congratulate themselves on a most successful exhibi¬ 
tion, for not only was there a large number of en¬ 
tries, but the quality throughout was high. Pot 
plants, cut flowers, fruit and vegetables were all rep¬ 
resented, and the various classes for these respec¬ 
tive subjects were well patronised. Mr. John 
Lister scored for the exhibit of cut flowers arranged 
for effect. Mr. Sime, Crossroads, was adjudged to 
be worthy of first prize for the model garden, of 
which five were submitted for competition. Mr. J. 
Butters won for the collection of vegetables, and 
Mr. R. Brewster was first, both for two bunches of 
black and two of white Grapes. 
The scciety owes much to the labours of its 
worthy secretary, Mr. J. Lister, who works both 
early and late on its behalf, and leaves no stone un¬ 
turned for its advancement. 
BRIGHTON AND SUSSEX HORTICULTURAL — 
August 23 rd and 24 th. 
The annual show in connection with this society 
took place on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 23rd 
and 24th. The weather, being all that could be 
desired, brought a great number of visitors together, 
who thronged the western lawn and dome to in¬ 
spect the numerous exhibits, which were arranged in 
marquees and around the spacious building. One 
large tent was devoted to the groups of miscellaneous 
plants, while another was filled with vegetables. 
The cut flowers and tables of plants filled the dome, 
leaving the Corn Exchange for fruit and other 
exhibits. The first prize group shown by Mr. Miles, 
of Victoria Nurseries, Brighton, was prettily 
arranged, and consisted of Caladiums, Orchids, 
Crotons, Cocos, &c. ; Mr. Meachen came in second 
with a very tastefully arranged lot, Francoa ramosa 
being used with good effect. The first prize for a 
smaller group fell to Mr. Turner, while that for a 
group of Ferns went to Mr. Adams. For six stove 
and greenhouse plants Mr. A. Offer was placed first, 
Mr. Meachen being second. 
Dahlias were well shown and formed a grand fea¬ 
ture, particularly the Cactus section, Mr. S. 
Mortimer, of Farnham, taking the highest honours 
in two classes. Grapes were fairly good, as also 
were Peaches and Plums, while Apples made a good 
display. There was strong competition in the 
classes for vegetables, the first prize for nine 
varieties going to Mr. D. Gibson, of Kingston-on- 
Thames. Mr. Draycott, of Lingfield, was well to 
the fore with Potatos. There were numerous groups 
of miscellaneous plants not for competition. Those 
from Messrs. Wills & Segar and Messrs. J. Veitch & 
Sons, Ltd., Chelsea, attracted most attention. 
Altogether the society may be congratulated on the 
way the show was patronised and on the quality of 
its exhibits, there being no show to equal this in the 
south. 
BTJRTON-ON-TRENT. — August 24 th and 25 th. 
On this occasion the Burton society followed, for the 
first time, the practice of other societies in associa¬ 
ting athletic sports with the flower show, in order to 
make the fixture as attractive as possible to the local 
residents. 
The various exhibits of plants, flowers, fruit and 
vegetables were generally up to the average in point 
both of number and quality. 
Open Classes. —The groups of plants are always 
an interesting feature at this show, but this year they 
were rather behind those put up in former years, 
possibly by reason of the fact that the first prize of 
/14 was £5 less than formerly. The first award for 
the group occupying 40 sq. yards was won by Mr. 
G. Woodgate, gardener to Sir Oswald Moseley, 
Rolleston Hall, Staffs. Mr. J. Read, gardener to 
Lord Carnarvon, Bretby Park, Staffs., was second. 
Mr. W. Pugsley, gardener to H. G. Blackhall, Esq., 
staged the best table plants. 
In the classes for cut flowers, Mr. W. Johnson, 
Forge Nurseries, was the most sucessful exhibitor, 
for he was credited with first prizes for a shower 
bouquet, a vase of cut flowers, a basket of cut 
flowers and a wreath and cross. 
Amongst the fruit, Mr. J. Read won for the 
collection and for black Grapes, the first prize for 
white Grapes going to Mr. G. Woodgate, who also 
had the best dish of Peaches. 
Mr. J. Read likewise won heavily in the vegetable 
section, taking pride of place for Peas, Longpod 
Beans, Scarlet Runner Beans, Carrots, Turnips, 
Celery, red and white, Leeks and the collection of 
vegetables. 
Amateurs' and Cottagers' Classes. —A large 
number of classes in the schedule had been set apart 
for amateurs and cottagers’ and these were well 
patronised. Mr. W. Huckerley, Hunter Street, 
Burton, won for stove and greenhouse plants in the 
amateurs’ section and Mr. J. Jakeman for cut 
flowers. 
Amongst the non-competitive exhibits were lovely 
stands of cut flowers from Messrs. Ed. Webb & 
Sons, Stourbridge; and Messrs. Edwards & Son, 
Sherwood, Notts. The Ichthemic Guano Company, 
of Ipswich, also had a prettily ornamented stand of 
samples of their famous fertiliser. 
BUTE NATIONAL ROSE AND HORTICULTURAL. 
—Aiigust 24 th and 25 th. 
The show of this society was held on Wednesday 
and Thursday, in the Public Halls, Rothesay. Of 
pot plants there was not a large turn out, but the cut 
flowers and vegetables were much above the average. 
Roses, as usual, made a magnificent display, Messrs. 
D. and W. Croll, of Dundee, leading the way with 
forty-eight beautiful blooms. In the competition for 
thirty-six, twelve Teas, and twelve Roses of one 
colour they also occupied first place. 
For a collection of cut flowers, any kind, Mr. 
Michael Cuthbertson won first prize with a well 
assorted lot. in which Gladioli, Montbretias, Dahlias, 
and Violas were conspicuous. Gladioli made a grand 
show, Moir, of Prestwick, as usual, leading. Messrs. 
A. Lister & Son took the leading place with twenty- 
four well grown show and fancy Dahlias. The 
herbaceous competitions were a feature of the show, 
seven very fine collections being staged in competi¬ 
tion for the special prizes offered by Mr. Cuthbert¬ 
son. Mr. McGregor won first with nine large 
bunches, in which were Helianthus, Chrysanthe¬ 
mum maximum, Montbretias, &c. Show and fancy 
Pansies were well staged by Mr. Lister, who took 
first in both classes. 
For Messrs. Dobbie’s special prizes of twelve 
bunches herbaceous species, five splendid lots were 
staged, and Mr. Dalgleish, of Rutherglen, was first 
with a very tidy stand. Unfortunately in this compe¬ 
tition two of the best lots were disqualified through 
having two varieties of one species in each. 
The vegetable competitions were very keen 
all through and much above the average of last year. 
Exhibits, not for competition, consisted of a large 
and splendid collection of Dahlias, Sweet Peas, and 
cut herbaceous flowers from Messrs. Dobbie & Co., 
and Palms, Coleus, and cut flowers from Mr. M. 
Cuthbertson, for which special certificates were 
awarded. Mr. Cuthbertson for Mr. Colchester, of 
Ipswich, staged neatly done up samples of Ichthemic 
Guano. 
One feature of the show was the farmers’ class for 
vegetables, which was strongly represented. This 
class might with advantage be largely expanded. 
fINTS FOR mMATEURS. 
Correspondence. 
Questions asked by amateurs on any subject pertaining 
to gardens or gardening will be answered on this page. 
Anyone may give additional or more explanatory answers 
to questions that have already appeared. Those who desire 
their communications to appear on this page should write 
" Amateurs' Page " on the top of their letters. 
Tomatos.— Anxious : The season is now too far 
advanced for the Tomatos to have much chance. 
The plants may certainly set a few more fruits, but 
these, by reason of their lateness, will have no 
chance to attain to anything like respectable size, 
for frost is probably one of the experiences that is in 
store for us during the next two or three weeks, and 
the advent of frost means stoppage to the growth of 
the plants. We think you will have to be contented 
with the crop of fruit that your plants are now 
carrying, meagre as it is, and we should advise you 
to try and further the development of these fruits by 
every means in your power. Cut off the tops of the 
plants,together with any other superfluous side shoots 
or portions of old flower trusses,and thus husband the 
energies of the plants. Follow this up by occasional 
doses of liquid manure twice or thrice a week, and 
the results may, after all, be better than you 
expect. 
Fig White Ischia.— Ficus : The variety of which 
you make mention is usually a heavy bearer, and the 
second crops, particularly, are apt to be excessive,and 
more than the trees can bring to maturity within the 
time during which Figs of good quality may be ex¬ 
pected. You may, therefore, lighten the labours of 
your tree by removing a quantity of the smallest 
fruits, thus giving the others a better chance of 
ripening before the season closes. 
Peaches — Ergo : The most enlightened cultiva¬ 
tors practise cutting out the wood that has borne 
fruit, and which is not wanted for extending the 
spread of the tree or for carrying the bearing wood 
for next season, soon after the crop of fruit has been 
gathered. In this way the succession shoots receive 
more light, air, and nutriment, and better ripened 
wood is the natural result. We are aware that 
there are many growers that do not take the trouble 
to remove any shoots after the spring dis-budding 
until the winter pruning, but allow all to grow to¬ 
gether until the latter season. In such cases a con¬ 
siderable amount of crowding that might easily be 
obviated is to be seen, and its evil results are in far 
too many cases quite patent to the eye of the observer. 
Chrysanthemum Madame Carnot.—This is the 
first year that I have attempted to grow this fine 
white Chrysanthemum, and I am happy to say that 
I have succeeded in obtaining three nice plants. I 
am puzzled, however, to account for the way in 
which these plants have dropped a large number of 
their lower leaves. Apparently the plants are none 
