July 29, 1899. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
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candidum, some of the stems carrying twenty 
flowers, a most telling display. 
The cottagers' produce showed proof of good 
culture. 
WOODBRIDGE HORTICULTURAL SHOW.— 
July i3<A. 
The annual flower show of the East Anglian Horti¬ 
cultural Society was held in the Abbey Grounds at 
Woodbridge, There was a large display in the 
various classes, and, favoured with charming 
weather, everything was very successful. Captain 
R. J. Carthew, as Chairman of the Committee, lent 
his grounds for full use, and deserves the best thanks 
of the members and visitors. Various new features 
were introduced, and with such Rose growers as the 
Messrs. Cant, and Prior & Sons, from Colchester, 
together with the best of Norfolk hardy plant culti¬ 
vators, this little show will be judged as having 
much quality in it. Messrs. John Andrews (hon. 
sec.) and Mr. W. Brinkley (collector), with other 
gentlemen, managed the arrangements very credit¬ 
ably. 
Roses.— In the open class for thirty-six distinct 
varieties of Rose blooms, the redoubtable Mr. B. R. 
Cant, of Colchester, took the lead; with Messrs. 
Frank Cant & Co., from the same town, second; 
and Messrs. D. Prior & Sons as third winners. The 
Twenty-five Guinea Challenge Cup, for twenty-four 
blooms, distinct, was won by Mr. B. R. Cant, Messrs. 
F. Cant & Co., and D. Prior & Sons being equal 
second. For twelve distinct single trusses of Teas 
or Noisettes, Messrs. F. Cant & Co. secured the 
pull; Mr. B. R. Cant being next them, and the 
Messrs. Prior following up. For twelve, distinct, 
Mr. B. R. Cant and the Messrs. Prior were thus 
placed, and Messrs. F. Cant & Co., third. Messrs. 
F. Cant & Co. won for a miscellaneous group. 
In the amateurs' division, the Rev. A. C. John¬ 
ston, Capel St. Mary (gardener, E. C. Light), was 
first with his twenty-four distinct Teas and Noisettes. 
Mr. O. G. Orpen, West Bergholt, came next; and 
Rev. H. A. Berners, Harkstead, third. For twelve 
distinct single trusses, Tea or Noisettes, Mr. O. G. 
Orpen was first, and the Rev. H. A. Berners, second. 
In the class for nine bunches of garden Roses, not 
less than three trusses in a bunch, Mr. O. G. Orpen 
was again the leader; Hon. W. Lowther, second; 
and Lady North (gardener, W. J. Trott), of Glem- 
ham Hall, third. 
For amateurs who grow not less than i,ooo plants, 
twelve trusses were asked, and the prize was 
awarded to Mr. W. W. Parsons. 
Plants and Cut Flowers. —For a group of 
Hydrangeas, Mrs. T. Grimwood, Woodbridge, was 
first; for a group of flowering shrubs, Mr. Holmes- 
White, Boulge Hall, stepped in foremost. Mr. 
Holmes-White was first for six spikes of Pent- 
stemons. Mrs. Grimwood led for both hardy Exotics 
and Ferns; Mr. T. H. Harrison, of Woodbridge, being 
second in the latter class. For one specimen Fern 
the same order stood. And this lady was also first 
for a specimen plant. 
For a group of Cannas and Crotons, Mr. R. C. 
Notcutt was the winner. The Gloxinia classes were 
very good, Miss Walford being leader with Mr. J. 
A. Burness following, and third, General Sir Robert 
Farren. For a group of Begonias with foliage, Mrs. 
Grimwood was first; and second, Mrs. Harrison. 
For a group of miscellaneous plants, fed with Mr. 
Wm. Colchester’s Ichthemic Guano (prize Silver 
Medal) first, Mrs. Grimwood; second, General Sir 
R. Farren; third, Hon. W. Lowther. For a 
collection of plants, Mr. J. A. Burness staged the 
best lot; followed by Mr. W. Adams and Miss C. 
Carter. For thirty-six bunches of hardy flowers a 
well won prize went to Mr. C. Jacobi, of Ipswich, 
with Mr. C. Notcutt, second. For twenty-four 
bunches, ditto, from amateurs, the prize here was 
carried off by Hon. W. Lowther; second, Mr. D. C. 
Warners, Ipswich. The twelve bunches of annuals 
shown by Mr. A. Gall, won for him first place, while 
Lady Noith came second. 
Lord Rendlesham was the best stager of six 
Carnations; and for six Picotees, Mr. S. Buttram was 
foremost exhibitor. 
Vegetables —The prize for a collection of vege¬ 
tables was taken by Mr. JacksoD, of Melton ; Mr. T. 
G. Heatley, second. For a collection of Potatos, 
Rev. T. Housecroft came in ; followed Mr. J. Round, 
M.P. For a brace of Cucumbers, Mr. Green was 
followed by Mr. Berners. And for a dish of Tomatos 
the honours lay thus, first, Mr. Berners, second, Mr. 
Cook. 
Flon. W. Lowther was first for Turnips, 
also for Vegetable Marrows and for Carrots. 
Mr. Green was the leader with a dish of French 
Beans. Mr. C. C. Wortley gained first award for his 
Asparagus; and Mr. J. H. Smith, for Onions. Of 
Royal Standard Peas, Mrs. Cranfield had the best. 
Fruit. —The collection of fruit (eight distinct 
kinds) was well shown by Mr. Berners, of Wool- 
verston Park, (gardener, W. Messenger). Hon. W. 
Lowther was first for Peaches, and Mr. Berners in 
the same position for Nectarines. The best red- 
fleshed Melon came from Mr Green, second, Mr. 
Skinner. Sir H. G. Adair led the way with a white 
or green-fleshed Melon. Hon. G. Lowther took the 
prize for black Currants, and Mr. J. A. Burnes for 
red currants, with Miss Walford as first for white 
Currants. For the best flavoured Strawberries, Lord 
Rendlesham brought the lot that were awarded. 
For a collection of this fruit, Mr. F. Garrett beat 
Hon. W. Lowther. For black Grapes Mr. Berners 
was first. For white ditto, Sir H. G. Adair and 
Mrs. Skinner had the heaviest Grapes at the show. 
Miscellaneous Exhibits. —Messrs. Fred Smith 
& Co., of the Suffolk seed establishment,Woodbridge, 
had a special tent to themselves, exhibiting therein a 
splendid lot of Sweet-peas in fifty varieties. Kings- 
tonProlific Tomatos, Royal Standard vegetable Pea, 
and a large amount of herbaceous flowers were 
staged. 
Messrs. Cutbush & Son, Highgate, London, N., 
showed a large collection of their famous Carnations. 
The Ichthemic Guano Co., Ipswich, also staged 
samples of their manure and plants representing the 
increased growth got by its use. The G. E. Railway 
Co., it may be mentioned, did very kindly in granting 
return fares at half price. The band of the Royal 
Irish Fusiliers was in attendance and there was a 
brilliant display of fireworks at night. 
NEW BRIGHTON ROSE SHOW .—July 15 th. 
It is pleasing to record that the good work of Dr. 
Bell and T. Raffles Buffer, Esq., met with the warm 
appreciation of their neighbours, who, by their 
presence and help, should materially assist the funds 
of the Wallasey Cottage Hospital. The weather 
was charming for the occasion, and the “little” 
show has the high honour of being considered by 
the experts present as containing the best box ex¬ 
hibited this season by the Rev. J. H. Pemberton, 
Havering, Essex, who out-distanced all other com¬ 
petitors in the class for twenty-four distinct varieties; 
and for this splendid lot the rev. gentleman was 
warmly congratulated. For size, colour, and fresh¬ 
ness the finest out of a fine lot was Le Havre, Horace 
Vernet, Chas. Lefebvre, General Jacqueminot, Comte 
de Raimbaud, Auguste Ringotand, A. K. Williams, 
Beauty of Waltham, Mrs. J. Laing, Comtesse de 
Ludre, Prince Arthur, Victor Hugo (superb), and 
Mme. Chas. Crapelot; second, E. B. Lindsell, Esq.; 
third, W. Boyes, Esq. 
For eighteen varieties the order was maintained as 
in the former class. 
For twelve varieties, Hugh Roberts was to the 
fore, and T.R.Bulley,Esq..second. For six varieties, T. 
R. Bulley, Esq., and T R. Hodgkins were placed as 
named. For six of any one H.P., Rev. J. H. 
Pemberton won with A. K. Williams; Mr. Boyes 
was second. 
For twelve Tea or Noisettes, the Romford Roses 
were again to the fore, the back row being especially 
good ; W. Boyes, Esq., followed closely. 
For six varieties Hugh Roberts, Esq., won. 
In the local class Capt. Weaver won for six 
blooms. 
In the division for nurserymen for forty-eight 
varieties, Messrs. A. Dickson & Sons, Newtownards, 
won easily with Mrs. W. J. Grant, M. Brunner, 
Chas. Lefebvre, Bessie Brown, Comte de Nadaillac, 
Duke of Teck, J. S. Miff, Gus. Piganeau, Her 
Majesty, A. K. Williams, Marechal Niel, Kaiserin 
Augusta Victoria, Mrs. Conway Jones (new), &c. 
For twelve blooms of any light or dark rose, the 
same firm was first with Ulster. 
For twelve Teas another victory was scored, 
Mme. Cusin, Ethel Brownlow, and Mrs. E. Morley 
being fine. 
For twenty-four trebles Belfast was again to the 
fore which made the victory one all along the 
line; Messrs. Dicksons, Limited, Chester, were 
second for forty-eight distinct, twelve one variety, 
and twelve Teas. This firm also contributed a fine 
collection of garden Roses. 
For twenty-four distinct varieties of hardy peren¬ 
nials, T. R. Bulley, Esq , gained first honours. 
For twelve varieties W. Bell, Esq., took the lead; 
and for six A. T. Mead, Esq. 
Chas. Young, Esq., West Derby, contributed a 
beautiful lot of cut flowers ; whilst Mrs. B. Strauss 
sent a pleasing lot of Sweet Peas. 
NEW MALDEN FLORAL FETE. — July igth. 
The first annual flower show of the Malden, 
Coombe, and Worcester Park Horticultural and 
Cottage Garden Society was held on Wednesday, 
July 19th. The show, which was in every way a big 
success, occupied part of the grounds of W. J. 
Compton, Esq., who is the president of this society, 
and who very kindly offered the space. The judges 
for the general exhibits were Messrs. W Thomson 
and J. McLeod, and for the cottagers’ work and ex¬ 
hibits, Messrs. F. Cottrall, J. Eastwood, and T. 
Welham. A feature of the show other than the 
horticultural exhibits was that of the “Tradesmen’s 
Bazaar.” There were also classes for children's ex¬ 
hibits. Besides numerous tables and staffs belong¬ 
ing to various local shopkeepers, manufacturers, &c , 
the table of fruit and flowers in aid of Malden and 
Coombe Victoria N ursing Institute, which was pre¬ 
sided over by Mrs. W. A. Bevan, Mrs. Bignall, Mrs. 
Challacombe, and Mrs Hereford, assisted by a bevy 
of young ladies, came in for a goodly patronage. 
The principal classes alone are here briefly noted. 
For a group of foliage and flowering plants, the first 
prize went to Mr. D. Gibson, gardener to J. B. 
Johnstone, Esq., Coombe Cottage; the second place 
was taken by Mr. R. Knight, gardener to W. J. 
Compton, Esq., Coombe House; and third, Mr. W. 
Buckle, gardener to M. S. Cooke, Esq., Tankerville, 
Kingston Hill. The prizes for six foliage plants 
were awarded in this order:—First, Mr. Thos. 
Bolton, gardener to Mrs. Blacker, Coombe End; 
second, Mr. W. Atkins, gardener at Oakfield, 
Coombe Warren. 
The entries and prizes for six exotic Ferns read 
thus:—First, Mr. R. Knight; second, Mr. F. Reid, 
Motapur Park, Old Malden; third Mr. T. Bolton. 
For a group of foliage and flowering plants 
open only to single-handed gardeners, Mr. W. Atkins 
stood first: Mr. G. Wyburn, gardener to H. Jenkins, 
Esq., Woodfield, Old Malden, came second. Mr. 
R. Knight won for a specimen plant in flower; 
and Mr. Gibson won for the specimen foliage 
plant. 
Roses were in evidence, and in the class for 
twenty-four distinct, Mr. J. Littlewood, gardener to 
T. Astley, Esq., Coombe Bank, occupied the 
premier position ; Mr. E. McCormick, gardener to 
Sir Douglas Fox, Coombe Springs, secured second 
prize; and Mr. H. Amsden, Mount Pleasant, came 
in for the third place. 
For three bunches of white Grapes, Mr. F. Reid 
and Mr. D. Gibson stood in this order. For ditto 
of black, Mr. Reid, Mr. Gibson, and Mr. J. Little- 
wood were so arranged. The order for a dish of 
Nectarines, lay, first, Mr. R. Knight; second, Mr. 
W. Buckle; third, Mr. E. McCormick. For a 
dish of Peaches, Mr. Gibson led, followed by Mr. T. 
Bolton, and Mr. E. McCormick. And for one 
Melon, the winners were, first, Mr. Gibson ; second, 
Mr. E. McCormick ; third, Mr. T. Bolton. For 
a dish of Strawberries, Mr. Littlewood won. The 
collecton of vegetables competition, for which a 
handsome challenge cup was offered besides a money 
prize by the New Malden Tradesmen, was deservedly 
won by Mr. D. Gibson. He also was awarded the 
Bronze Medal of the Agricultural and Horticultural 
Association, Limited, for the best exhibition of pro¬ 
duce grown from One and All” seeds and manures. 
Prizes for the highest aggregate of points got by 
exhibitors at the show (presented by Messrs. Too- 
good and Sons), went to first, Mr. F. Reid, who got a 
Silver Medal and Certificate; second, a BroDze 
Medal and Certificate, to Mr. Gibson, and third, a 
Certificate of Merit to Mr. R. Knight. 
COBHAM FLOWER SHOW.-J/iZy 1 gth. 
The seventeenth annual flower show was held at 
Cobham Park, by kind permission of C. Combe, 
Esq., J.P. The weather was delightful, and a good 
company visited the show, who were well supplied 
with beautiful plants and flowers, also amusements 
and music. 
