July 29, 1899. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
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variety. F. S. Solley, Esq., Forest Hill, was 
second with a fine soft pink variety; and Mr. Weguelin, 
of Dawlish, was third with a rosy-cerise variety. 
For a vase of Carnations and Picotees, Mr. Hadley 
won; Mr. A. C. Charrington, second ; and Mr. H. 
Rogers, Woodbridge, third. 
For three sprays, ditto, Mr. H. Rogers gained 
first; Mr. E. C. Goble, Isle of Wight, second ; and 
Mr. J. Walker, of Oxon, third. 
For six button-holes of Carnations, Mr. Goble, 
was first; second, Mr. Charrington; third, Mr. 
Solley. 
Martin R. Smith, Esq., was first for twelve pot 
Carnations, distinct, Galileo, Lucetta, Agnes Sorrel, 
and Savonarola (dark maroon) were grand types; Mr. 
J. Douglas, was an able second ; and Mr. Turner, 
third. Mr. J. Douglas also won first for a group 
filling thirty sq. ft., Mr. C. Charrington, Chisle- 
hurst, coming second. Martin R. Smith, Esq., 
displayed a lovely group of seedliog plants raised by 
him. Falkland, a rosy-edged yellow ground; Talma, 
a dark edged ditto ; Charles Martel, a heavily flaked 
variety; and Alexandra. All in this class were 
beautiful blooms, Ajula, Earl of Mercia and Lollard, 
were each very fine in their respective colours. 
Cordelio was extra good, being pure white and just 
the least bit fringed. 
Table Decorations. —One of the chief features 
of the show was the number of beautiful dinner 
tables decorated in suitable style, and arranged for 
twelve persons. Carnations and Picotee blooms 
were alone allowed, with, however, any foliage. The 
first prize of £$ went to Miss and Henry Clusty, 
West Norwood, who used pale yellow seifs, with 
Asparagus, Smilax, and Begonia Rex leaves. Over 
the white table cloth the effect was grand. Morter’s 
Stores, Ltd., were second with another fine arrange¬ 
ment. 
Miscellaneous Groups. —Messrs. Barr & Sons, 
King Street, Covent Garden, were as usual strong in 
herbaceous flowers. The effective display, which 
was of much interest, included Liatris spicata, 
Hellenium Bigelovi, H. pumilum, Inula salicina, 
Eryngiums, Potentillas, Campanulas, and Phloxes in 
variety, and some beautiful Gaillardias. 
Mr. F. G. Foster, Brockhampton, Hants, staged a 
beautiful array of Sweet Peas, remarkable for their 
depth of colour and size. They were well set off. 
Mr. Piper, of Uckfield, showed how grand a Rose 
his new Sunrise is for producing flowers all the year 
round. 
Messrs. W. Cutbush & Son, Highgate, London, 
N., staged a large number of splendid plants, chiefly 
Malmaisons, of which the new one, Mrs. Martin R. 
Smith, a deep peachy-blush variety, was largely 
shown. The new Edith Leadenham and other fine 
varieties were also seen. 
The Premier self Carnation was shown by Martin 
R. Smith, Esq., who had the lovely pure white 
variety, Ensign. The best yellow ground Picotee 
was also his, Childe Harold being the winning 
bloom. The same exhibitor showed Hidalgo, 
which was the best fancy variety. The blooms are 
heavily flaked with the richest dark crimson over 
yellow. Silver Cups were awarded in the three 
divisions of the schedule for the highest aggregate of 
points by competitors in these divisions, to one or 
other of which they were confined. In the first 
division Mr. Blick secured the highest number of 
points, but owing to the fact of his master being the 
donor of these awards he declined to take it. The 
second division Cup went to Messrs. Thomson & Co., 
of Birmingham,and for the highest in the third division 
Mr. R. C. Cartwright, Selby Park, Birmingham, 
was the lucky person. 
The premier heavy edged white ground Picotee 
was shown by Mr. Martin Rowan, Clapham, who 
had the variety Lady Louisa. The best light edged, 
ditto, named Fortrose, came from Mr. R. C. Cart¬ 
wright, Birmingham. The premier heavy edged 
yellow-ground Picotee Gertrude was exhibited by 
Martin R. Smith, Esq. 
First-class Certificates were awarded as 
follows :—To Martin R. Smith, Esq., for crimson 
self, Sir Bevys; white self, Ensign; yellow self, 
Goldfinch; light edged yellow-ground Picotee, 
Childe Harold ; heavy edged ditto, Hesperia; 
fancy yellow ground, Guinevere ; and another of the 
same, named Erasmus. To Mr. M. V. Charrington 
for scarlet self, The Sirdar ; to Mr. E. Charrington 
for yellow self, Lady Wood ; and to Mr. T. Lord for 
heavy rose edged white ground Picotee, Mrs. 
Foster. 
TAMWORTH FLORAL FETE .-July 21st and 22nd. 
The first show of the above society, held in the 
historical castle grounds, opened under very un¬ 
favourable auspices. Rain commenced when his 
Worship the Mayor declared the show open at 
3 p.m. on Friday, and continued without ceasing 
until late on Saturday night. Two large marquees 
had been erected, and were well filled and beautifully 
arranged with smart, meritorious exhibits from 
amateurs and the trade. Keen competition was 
shown in most classes, the exhibits being of uniform 
quality. 
Open Classes. —The class for forty-eight Roses, 
distinct, was won by Messrs. Perkins & Sons, 
Coventry, who also take the Gold Medal given by 
the society. Alfred Williams, Her Majesty, Paul 
Neron, and Lady Mary Fitzwilliam were very good. 
Messrs. Townsend & Sons, of Worcester, were a 
good second, and take the Silver Medal, with Messrs. 
Pearson & Sons, Chilwell, third. 
For eight distinct varieties, three trusses of each, 
Messrs. Perkins & Sons were again first, showing 
Horace Vernet and German Caillot very well. 
Messrs. Townsend were second, and Messrs. 
Pearsons, third. For five sprays, not less than three 
blooms on a spray, Messrs Pearson, first; Messrs. 
Townsend, second ; and Messrs. Perkins, third. 
For twenty-four single blooms, distinct, Messrs. 
Perkins were first, and Pearsons second, with 
Townsend third. And for twelve ditto the prizes 
were taken by Messrs. Perkins, Townsend, and 
Pearson in this order. In the class for six dark and 
six light varieties Messrs. Perkins were first with 
Gustave Piganeau and Marchioness of Dufferin ; 
Messrs. Townsend were second, and Messrs. 
Pearsons, third. For twelve Tea Roses, distinct, 
Messrs. Perkins took first;. Messrs. Townsend, 
second; and Messrs. Pearson, third. 
For table decoration Mr. J. M. Johnston, gar¬ 
dener to Mrs. Chadwick, takes first prize, his table 
consisting of a very pretty combination of Adiantum 
farleyense and Dactylis, with dark Roses. The 
Sweet Peas were excellent and well shown. Messrs. 
Jones & Sons, of Shrewsbury, took first with such 
varieties as Prima Donna, Queen Victoria, Mars, 
Royal Rose, Lady Mary Currie, &c. ; Mr. 
George Higginson, gardener to Rev. W. MacGregor, 
came in second ; and Mr. Blanche, gardener to Mrs. 
Baker, third. 
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For twenty- four bunches of hardy herbaceous, in 
twelve distinct varieties, Mr. W. B. Child, of Acocks 
Green, was first; also for the twelve distinct 
varieties. 
For twenty-four sprays of Violas, six blooms in a 
spray, Mr. Septimus Pye, of Garstang, took the 
lead, showing nice blooms of Lark, Nellie, Hamlet, 
Iona, and A. J. Rowberry; with Mr. Brookes, 
gardener to Councillor Walters, second. 
For twenty-four blooms of Pansies, Mr. S. Pye, 
was first; Mr. T. Nadin, second ; and Mr. William 
Rigby, third. For twelve ditto, Mr. T. Nadin was 
first; Mr. S. Pye, second; and Mr. W. Rigby, 
third. 
Amateur Classes. —For twenty-four distinct 
Roses, Mr. G. F. Mear, Fazelly, took the lead; Mr. 
G. Burton was a good second. For twelve Roses, 
Messrs. Mear and Burton were again first and 
second ; with Mr. J. Lathbury, third. For six ditto 
Messrs. Mear and Burton again are together, with 
Miss Edwards, third. 
In the class for twelve Carnations, in at least six 
distinct varieties, Mr. T. Wood was easy first, with 
Mr. J. M. Johnston, second. For six ditto, Mr. 
Johnston takes the lead with triplets. 
There was keen competition in the class for 
twelve distinct bunches of Sweet Peas, for which 
Mr. Johnston was first; with Mr. G. Higginson a 
very close second ; and Mr. Pemberton, third. 
For twelve hardy herbaceous plants, in at least 
six varieties, Mr. J. M. Johnston was first, showing 
Alstroemeria aurantiaca well ; with Mr. F. C. 
Brookes, second; and Rev. J. E. Blake, third. 
For twelve sprays of Violas, six blooms in a spray, 
Miss Edwards was first; Mr. Johnstcn, second ; and 
Mr. Brooks, third. 
In the class for twelve Pansies, distinct, Mr. T. 
Nadin was first; Mr. W. B. Fowler, second ; and 
Mr. Johnston, third. 
For twelve bunches of annuals, Mr. Johnston 
came first, and Mr. F. C. Brookes, second. 
Non-competitive Groups came from Messrs. 
Townsend & Sons, Worcester, staging a nice lot of 
cut Roses in bunches, such as Mdme. de Watteville, 
Catherine Mermet, Mdme. C. Guinosseau, etc. 
From Messrs. Barr & Sons, of Covent Garden, 
London, came a magnificent collection of hardy her¬ 
baceous cut flowers, including many rare kinds of 
Liliums and Iris laevigata. The firm was awarded 
a Gold Medal. 
Messrs. Jones & Sons, Shrewsbury, sent some fifty 
varieties of Sweet Peas, consisting of many new 
varieties. (Gold Medal.) 
Mr. Wm. Sydenham, of Viola fame, put up a 
stand, the wholelength of the large marquee, with some 
fine bunches of hardy herbaceous cut flowers, and a 
large stand of many new and rare Violas ; also Sweet 
Peas in endless variety, and stands in many designs 
for table decoration. The firm also had a stand of 
Silicate Manures. A Gold Medal was awarded. 
From the Chester firm, Messrs. Dicksons, Ltd., 
sent cut Roses, Liliums, and hardy herbaceous 
flowers. (Gold Medal) 
Messrs. Yates & Sons, Birmingham, sent bunches 
of hardy herbaceous cut flowers and annuals. 
Mr. Septimus Pye, of Garstang, put up on stands 
a nice lot of Violas and Pansies, including a number 
of very showy varieties. (Silver Medal). 
The Whimper and Town Band played selections 
on each day. 
MEARNS ROSE SOCIETY. —July 22 nd. 
The third annual exhibition of this society was held 
on Saturday, the 22nd, under very favourable 
circumstances. The Rose growers of this district 
deserve credit for their pluck and enthusiasm, and it 
must have been gratifying to them to see such a 
large turn out of high-class blooms. 
In the open class for forty-eight blooms, Roses, dis¬ 
tinct varieties, Messrs. Croall, of Dundee,led the way, 
closely followed by Messrs. A. Dickson & Sons, 
Newtownards. Amongst the first prize lot were 
very fine specimens of G. Piganeau, Mrs. J. Laing, 
A. K. Williams, White Lady, La France of '99, U. 
Brunner, Marchioness of Londonderry, etc. Messrs. 
Dickson's blooms, though not quite so large, were in 
very perfect condition, form, substance, and colour 
being all that could be desired. In the class for 
twenty-four Tea and Noisette blooms, Messrs. 
Croall were again first, and Messrs. Dickson, second. 
For twelve blooms, Messrs. Dickson won first, 
Messrs. Croall, second. The first prize for twelve 
blooms of one variety was won by Croall, with grand 
specimens of Mrs. J. Laing; A. Dickson & Sons, 
second; Mr. Hugh Dickson, of Belfast, was third. A 
bloom of Mrs. J.Laing in Messrs.Croalls’ stand gained 
the prize as the best H.P. bloom in the hall. In the 
gardeners’ and amateurs’ classes, the premier prize 
was gained by W. M. Melville, Esq , of Hazelden, 
with twenty-four blooms of great merit, closely 
followed by that veteran grower from Helensburgh, 
Mr. Parlane, Mr. John Russell, Mearns, making a 
very good third. Some notable blooms in Mr. 
Melville’s stand were White Lady, La France, 
Caroline Testout, Capt. Hayward, and A. K. 
Williams. Mr. Melville was also first with Mdme. 
Hoste, for the best Tea bloom in the hall. 
In the Pansy classes Mr. Smellie, Florist,Bushy,led 
the way with forty-eight grand blooms of great sub¬ 
stance. His leading bloom was Miss Neill, the best 
new variety of this year; blooms of John Menzies 
and R. White were also very fine. W. J. Cupples, a 
seedling of great promise, with rosy-purple blotches 
and creamy-white edgings was also included, while 
another seedling, Mrs. J. Cupples, a beautiful flower 
of perfect form with dense blue blotches, edged pure 
white, attracted great attention, Mr. A. Brown, 
Florist, Blantyre, was second with a first-class lot; 
and Mr. Paisley, East Kilbride, came third. For 
twenty-four sprays Violas Mr. Smellie was again first 
with a splendid lot which included grand samples of 
seedling, Nellie Currie, a variety with three dark 
petals, the top ones shading off to white. A very fine 
exhibition flower. Another new seedling of great 
promise, was well shown, named W. P. A. Smith, a 
variety with light canary-yellow petals, edged with 
beautiful heliotrope edgings, a most attractive flower. 
Mr. Brown took second place with an excellent 
stand, among which we noticed as particularly fine, 
Bella, Jessie Prestwell, Maggie Thornley, and Alex. 
Benton. In this class Mr. Paisley made a very good 
third. 
Among exhibits not for competition, Mr. W. 
Campbell, of High Blantyre, was prominent with a 
fine display of over 100 blooms of Carnations, of 
which he is a champion grower. The yellow self 
