August 5, 1899. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
781 
secretary, did their work and made their arrange¬ 
ments very creditably. Everything passed off in 
high class tone, pleasing the very numerous con¬ 
course of visitors, and taking as much as /i88 to the 
Society’s till. Sir Charles Seeley, Bart., president 
of the society, visited the show during the day, and 
expressed himself as exceedingly pleased with the 
display. As is usual at the merry provincial shows, 
plenty of other amusements were linked in an easy 
chain with the flower show event. 
Of the.show itself, the special features were the 
groups arranged for effect, the first prize in this 
competition going,for the tenth year in succession, to 
Mr. Joseph Ward, gardener to T. H. Oakes, Esq., 
J.P., of Riddings House. This is truly a wonderful 
record to hold for so superior a class of the schedule ; 
and the £i& prize is well won. All the groups 
were exceedingly fine. The second prize in 
this entry went to Messrs. Artingdale & Son, 
Sheffield; third, Mr. W. Haslam; fourth, Mr. 
Fisher, of Nottingham; and in the fifth place the 
Messrs. Slanley, from Newark. For a beautiful 
collection of Ferns Mr. J. Ward secured what all try 
for. Mr. Nelson was pleased with second, and Mr. 
J. Searston followed as third winner. 
For Fuchsias, Mr. W. Shakespeare honoured anew 
an honoured name. Dr. Stamford won for Glox¬ 
inias, beating Messrs. Artingdale & Sons ; and they, 
Mr. J. Davis. 
The second prize winner for Gloxinias came one 
better for plants suitable for table decorations; 
followed by Mr. ’J. Ward ; and Mr. Wagg (at the 
tail end—Wagtail!). 
Roses. —The competition was at its keenest point 
and most of the exhibits were exceedingly fine. In 
a class for Teas and Noisettes, Messrs. Harkness & 
Son, of Bedale, Yorks., won, to their credit; followed 
closely by Messrs. D. & W. Crol), from Dundee ; and 
in the third place by Messrs. Mack & Son, Catterick 
Bridge. For seventy-two blooms of Roses, the same 
order was tabulated. And for forty-eight blooms 
in distinct varieties, the same firms led for first and 
second, while Messrs. J. R. Pearson & Son were here 
third ; with Mr. J. Dore as fourth winner. In the 
class for three dozen, distinct, Messrs. Harkness & 
Son led the way again, followed in order by Messrs. 
Mack & Son ; J. R. Pearson & Son ; and D. and W. 
Croll. The lists for twenty-four blooms, distinct, 
read as, first Mr. E. B. Lindsell ; second, Mr. W. 
JBoyes ; third, Mr. Hutchison ; and fourth, Mr. Hall. 
For eighteen Roses, Messrs. Hutchison, Whittle, 
Edwards & Morris were thus arranged, and in the 
very same order for one dozen blooms. 
Dahlias were poor. Probably the season has 
been uncongenial. For twelve Dahlia blooms, 
Messrs. Harkness & Sons were leaders; Messrs. 
Mack & Sons, second; and Mr. Haslam creditably 
third. 
Cut Flowers and Decorations. —For a collec¬ 
tion of cut flowers, Mr. Wagg beat Mr. Nelson. A 
collection of Sweet Peas competition brought out 
the awards thus:—first, Messrs. Artingdale & Son; 
second, Messrs. D. & W. Croll, Dundee ; and third, 
Mr. Nelson. For a vass of flowers, Mr. Ward 
again came off well; Mr. Haslam next him, and 
Mr. J. Dore, third. For a bouquet, Messrs. Arting- 
dale & Son, first; Mr. F. Vickers, Wingerworth, 
second. 
Fruits. —For Pines the results went to Mr. 
Wagg and Mr. Ward, the latter being first. The 
same arrangement held for Black Grapes ; while for 
white Grapes Mr. Nelson spoilt what would have 
been another ‘‘ditto”, Messrs. Ward and Wagg 
coming this time as second and third. However, 
Ward and Wagg held their places in the award for 
Peaches. For Nectarines, Melons, and the collection 
of fruit, Mr. Wagg was able to 11 wag ” in before 
Mr. Ward. 
Vegetables. —The vegetable competitions were 
good all round. Amateurs and cottagers were 
strongly in evidence in these classes, in many cases 
excelling the exhibits shown by professionals. 
Among the latter, the first prize collection was from 
Mr. Ward; Messrs. Nelson and Searston following 
hard in this order. For Celery, Mr. F. Platts won 
both with red and white. In the best cultivated 
gardens competition, excitement, or, more mildly, 
interest ran high. The first prize was won by Mr. 
T. Draycott; the second by Mr. T. Riley ; and the 
third by Mr. W. Platts. Mr. Wardell’s special prize 
for the neatest house and flower garden was won by- 
Mr. W. Robinson, and a high commendation given 
to Mr. O. Ball. There were also classes for farm 
produce. 
MILLBROOK HORTICULTURAL.— July 26 th. 
A gay assembage of visitors showed their appreci¬ 
ation for the show held on Wednesday, July 26th, 
in the Rectory Grounds, at Millbrook, by the horti¬ 
cultural society of the district. Besides the show 
itself, there were a number of other attractions and 
amusements, the work of planning the whole affair 
resting chiefly with Mr. S. W. McCarraher (hon. 
sec.), and Mr. E. Galbraith Westlake (hon. treas.), 
assisted largely, of course,by the committee. All the 
entries were free, and the exhibits, except those 
claimed, were sold for the benfit of the Clergy Fund 
of the parish. Of the two tents comprising the show, 
one was filled with produce grown from Messrs. 
Toogood & Sons', of Southampton, seeds, compris- 
vegetables, &c. The South Hants Temperance 
Band furnished the musical element. Among others 
who specially contributed plants, may be mentioned 
Mr. B. Ladhams, F.R.H.S., from the Shirley Nur¬ 
series, who put up some fine pot subjects There 
were sections for fruit, flowers (both wild and culti¬ 
vated), plants, and decorations. 
For six dishes of fruit, Mr. Knapp took away the 
first prize; followed in the second award by a Mr. 
Wright. Mr. Knapp also carried off the premier 
award for a collection of eight kinds of vegetables ; 
Mr. Thompsett was here second. In a class for 
six kinds of vegetables, confined to cottage and 
allotment holders, Mr. Gregory was awarded the 
first place; with Mr. Shephard, second. 
Mr. Thompsett led off for the twelve white 
Potatos, and next him was Mr. J. Ransom. Fora 
like entry of coloured varieties the prizes were given f 
first, to Mr. J. C. Ransom ; and second, to Mr. Smith. 
For a dish of Peas, Messrs. Thompsett and Knapp 
were so listed. For twelve Tripoli Onions, the 
cards read: first, Mr. H. Knapp; second, Mr. 
Wright, among market gardeners or gentlemen 
amateurs; and first, Mr. Shephard; second, Mr. 
Tizzard, in the cottagers’ entries. For twelve 
Carrots, Mr. Knapp again showed his skilful growth; 
Mr. Ransom also coming as a second ; and Messrs. 
Loader and Shephard, first and second, for the 
cottagers’ entries. 
For a group of plants, Messrs. Knapp, and 
Thompsett were first and second respectively. In 
the special prizes offered by Messrs. Toogood & 
Sons, for various things, a silver medal was won by 
Mr. Knapp ; and bronze medals by Messrs. Gregory, 
Shephard, Ransome, and Loader. Certificates were 
also awarded to Messrs. Wright, Thompsett, and 
Harris. The floral decorations and entries were 
fairly numerous and very interesting. . 
PRE 8 C 0 T.— July 27 th. 
The fifteenth annual exhibition was held as usual in 
the beautiful grounds of Knowsley, by the kind per¬ 
mission of the Right Hon. Earl of Derby, K.G. 
The weather was charming, the attendance splendid, 
which are the two main features from the manager’s 
stand point. 
Plants showed a slight falling off compared with 
last year. Mr. H. McFall, gardener to E. C. 
Seventou, led the way for the best arranged group, 
in which Crotons and Caladiums showed to advan¬ 
tage. A. M. Smith, Esq., and Mr. R. Pinnington, 
gardener to Mrs. Banner, took the remaining prizes. 
Mr. R. Pinnington led the way for six stove or 
greenhouse plants with Latania borbonica, two 
Crotons, Ixora, &c. This exhibitor secured the 
chief award for four exotic Ferns, the best being 
Dicksonia antartica, Microlepia hirta cristata, &c. 
For the best model garden, Mr. J. Humphreys, 
gardener to E. Shorrock Eccles, Esq., was adjudged 
first; for four stove or greenhouse plants, Mr. H. 
McFall secured the leading award, and likewise for 
the single flowering plant, winning with Cleroden- 
dron balfourianum. For six British Ferns, Mr. F. 
Field, gardener to J. Hamilton Wilson, Esq., won 
with good, fresh plants. For three Fuchsias and 
the single specimen, F. W. Mayor, Esq., was to the 
fore with nice plants. 
Fruit was of good order. Mr. T. Eaton, gardener 
to J. Parrington, Esq., had the premier collection, 
including well coloured Black Hamburgh Grapes, 
well finished Elruge Nectarines, Bellegarde Peaches 
and Countess of Derby Melon. Mr. W. Oldham, 
gardener to J. Beecham, Esq., was second ; and Mr. 
J. Fairclough, gardener to J. Atherton, Esq , third. 
For two bunches Black Hamburgh Grapes, Messrs. 
J. Fairclough and W. Oldham were placed as named. 
For two bunches Muscat of Alexandria, Mr. R. 
Forbes, gardener to Mrs. Baxter, took the lead. 
Messrs. W. Oldham and J. Fairclough were second 
and third. For two bunches (Black Hamburgh 
excluded) the winners were Messrs. W. Oldham, R. 
Forbes and J. Fairclough, all staging Madresfield 
Court. For two bunches white (Muscat of Alex¬ 
andria excluded) the honours were divided between 
Messrs. J. Fairclough, W. Oldham and R. Forbes, 
all staging Buckland Sweetwater. 
Mr. J. Humphreys had the best Melon with 
Knowsley Favourite; Mr. T. Eaton the best 
Peaches, with Bellegarde ; and the best Nectarines, 
with Elruge, both highly coloured. Mr. R. Pinning¬ 
ton took the lead for Cherries and Raspberries. 
Roses were only moderate, Mr. R. Pinnington 
winning easily. For eighteen varieties, Mr. P. 
Green, gardener to T. Gee, Esq., second. For 
twelve varieties, Mr. P. Green led the way. This 
exhibitor won for twelve bunches of hardy her¬ 
baceous cut flowers with a good lot. 
The vegetables fully sustained the Prescot high 
quality, Mr. J. Lyon winning in the class for twelve 
varieties with a well-grown lot. Mr. Isaac Case 
was second, Mr. Rainford was successful in this 
section, winning in the classes for four kinds of 
Potatos, six Onions, six Turnips, and six Carrots. 
Mr. P. McGuffie had the finest Marrows ; Mr. H. 
Banks the best Cucumbers ; and Mr. McFall the 
leading Tomatos. 
The extras contributed largely to the show, chief 
amongst these being Messrs. Alex. Dickson & Son, 
Newtownards, who staged over 200 fine Roses, in¬ 
cluding many of their own raising. For this 
exhibit the firm was awarded a Gold Medal. 
Certificates of Merit were granted to Messrs. A. 
Dickson & Sons, for finely-coloured Sweet Peas; 
Messrs. Dicksons, Chester, for herbaceous cut 
flowers and garden Roses ; to Mr. H. Middlehurst, 
for a good strain of Sweet Peas; and to Mr. R. Doe, 
gardener to the Right Hon. Earl of Derby, for a fine 
table of fruit in about twenty varieties, including 
the highly-flavoured Apricot Peach, Comte de 
Montefiore. Mr. Chas. Young displayed a collection 
of beautiful Carnations. Mr. Case and his excellent 
committee deserved commending for excellent 
arrangements. 
TIYERTON SHOW.— July 27 th. 
The above took place on Thursday, July 27th, in the 
People’s Park, and was a decided success, and far in 
advance of last year’s in the quality of exhibits as 
well as in the number, and the competition was 
much keener. This speaks for itself when I mention 
such veteran exhibitors as George Locke, of Credi- 
ton, Barnes, of Winslade, and Foster, of Teign- 
mouth. 
In Class I., for six stove and greenhouse plants in 
flower, unfortunately no one competed. For six 
exotic Ferns, B. Hill, Esq., Crediton (gardener, Mr. 
Locke), was first, S. Bennett, Esq., Uffculme, taking 
second. For four Orchids in flower, Mr. J. H. 
Holland was first, Mr. J. W. Pleass, the Hon, 
Secretary, coming second. H. B. Hill, Esq., was a 
long way ahead for a group of miscellaneous plants 
arranged for effect, occupying a space of 60 sq. ft. 
Mrs. North Row, Cove, was second, and L. 
Mackenzie, Tiverton, third. 
Cut Flowers.— For thirty-six varieties of Roses, 
one bloom of each, T. Hobbs, of Bristol, led the 
way, closely followed by Messrs. Jarman & Co., of 
Chard. In the class for eighteen Teas or Noisettes, 
the position was reversed. Carnations made a grand 
display, and caused no little trouble to the judges in 
deciding which was the most meritorious. Eventu¬ 
ally Mr. W. S. Clements, of TivertoD, was placed 
first for eighteen blooms, nine self and nine white or 
yellow grounds ; Mr. H. Weguelin, of Dawlish, a 
noted grower, coming second; with Mrs. Brooke 
Smith, Torquay, third. The above were all open 
classes. 
In the amateurs’ classes, for six zonal Pelargon¬ 
iums, single, in pots, Mr. L. Mackenzie came in first, 
Rev. D. M. Owen, second. For double Pelargon¬ 
iums the same exhibitors stood in the order given 
above. For six Fuchsias, Mr. L. Mackenzie took 
first, with B. R. Cullin, Tiverton, second. Gloxinias 
were good. Mr. R. B. Cullin was first, Mr. B. H. 
Hill coming second. Coleus, Cannas, Begonias, and 
Cockscombs were showD, but call for no special 
comment. For six dinner table plants, Mr. B. H. 
Hill was first, S. Bennett, second. 
