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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
September 19, 1896. 
Canterburyana, Ixora Morceii, Clerodendron balfour- 
ianutn, Allamanda hendersonii, Croton Queen 
Victoria, Erica retorta major, etc. For a group 
arranged for effect, Mr. E. Bradshaw was to the fore 
with a clean-looking group, W. H. Watts, Esq., being 
second with a greater variety of flowers. For three 
stove or greenhouse plants in flower, distinct, G. 
G. Webster, Esq , was to the fore ; and for a similar 
class for foliage plants, Mrs. Banner (gardener, Mr. 
R. Pinnington) secured the premier award. For a 
single greenhouse plant, G. Webster, Esq., was first ; 
single Palm, W. Laird, Esq. ; stove plant, G. 
Webster, Esq., with a well flowered Bouvardia ; one 
foliage plant, Mrs. Banner, with a well grown Cycas 
revoluta ; three Ferns, W. Laird, Esq., was well in 
front with bright specimens 5 ft. in diameter; single 
Fern, Thos. Brocklebank, Esq., scored with 
Adiantum farleyense. Mrs. Banner was to the fore 
for one Orchid and also for the three ; but they were 
unnamed, and this failing was noticeable in nearly 
all cases and should be looked after by the Com¬ 
mittee. 
The first prize-winners for Bouquets and sprays 
were S. Johnson, Esq., A. J. Stanley, Esq., C. J. 
Procter, Esq., and J. Moore, Esq. For Roses, J. 
Lancelotte, Esq., and O. Roberts ,Esq., led the way. 
For Dahlias, J. H. Howell, Esq., E. M. Ratcliffe, 
Esq., C. Oldred, Esq., and J. Clarke, Esq , took the 
leading prizes. G. Webster, Esq., and Mrs. 
Banner, took first prizes for cut flowers of stove and 
greenhouse plants ; whilst Messrs. Littlemore & 
Moore, and L. Brown, Esq., were leading winners for 
outside grown cut flowers. 
Fruit. —For six distinct kinds Messrs. Banner took 
the lead with good black and white Grapes, Melon, 
Peaches, Pears, Plums, and Figs. F. D. Leyland, 
Esq. (gardener, J. J. Stephenson), Woolton Hall, 
was a good second. For six kinds of hardy fruits, 
E. H. Harrison, Esq., was to the fore. For two 
bunches Black Hamburghs, Mrs Paterson (gardener, 
Mr. T. Ferguson), was adjudged first; and for any 
other black, the same exhibitor won with Madresfield 
Court. For two bunches of Muscats, — Hudson, 
Esq. (gardener, Mr. R. Breeze), won with heavy 
bunches ; for any other white, Mrs. Banner won 
with Buckland Sweetwater ; for six Peaches, J. H. 
Ismay, Esq.; six Nectarines, Mrs. Banner; one 
Melon, scarlet-fleshed, Mrs. Banner; and for a 
green-fleshed variety, C. J. Procter, Esq. In the 
class for six Lord Suffield Apples, F. D. Leyland, 
Esq., had the best out of a strong competition. The 
same exhibitor won the twelve and six red Tomatos, 
Messrs. Littlemore & Moore, and C. Oldham, Esq., 
being the winners for the yellow varieties. 
For twelve kinds of vegetables, C. Maclver, Esq., 
staged the best; and for eight kinds, C. J. Procter, 
Esq., was foremost. Henry Middlehurst, Esq., 
Liverpool, was awarded a Gold Medal for an 
excellent display of roots, flowers, bulbs, etc. 
Messrs. Dicksons, Chester, staged a large table of 
plants and cut flowers of high merit. 
STIRLING HORTICULTURAL, 
The annual exhibition of the Stirling Horticultural 
Society was held in the Albert Hall on 3rd and 4th 
inst., and was opened by W. H. Dobie, Esq., of 
Dollarbeg. The entries were rather more numerous 
than last year, there beiDg well on for 1,100. The 
display all over was considered the finest ever staged 
under the auspices of the society. Some competent 
critics who had seen the show in the western city, 
were observing that for quality, Stirling carried off 
the palm. Among the chief prize-takers were 
Messrs. Thos. Lunt, Keir; J. Carmichael, Touch; 
W. Rutherford, Airthrey Castle; J. Waldie, Dollar¬ 
beg, &c. There was a musical fete both evenings, 
and the drawings at the door were fully larger than 
last year. 
Messrs. James Cocker & Sons, Aberdeen, took the 
premier award (a Gold Medal) for the best thirty-six 
Roses in at least twelve varieties, with twelve spikes 
of Gladioli in at least six varieties. The Rose 
blooms were in grand form. The same firm has won 
this prize on former occasions. Mr. T. Lunt, Keir, 
took the first prizes for six stove and greenhouse 
plants and one specimen. Mr. A. M'Millan, Dun- 
more took the lead for stove and greenhouse Ferns; 
but Mr. J. Carmichael, Touch, had the best British 
Ferns. The latter was also to the fore for table 
plants. Mr. W. Rutherford, Airthrey, took the 
leading prizes for Black Hamburgh, Muscat, and any 
other white Grape, for one Melon, six Peaches, and 
six Apricots. Mr. John Waldie, Dollarbeg, showed 
the best single bunch each of black and white Grapes. 
Mr. T. Lunt was awarded the first prize for a group 
of plants arranged for effect. Mr. W. Rutherford 
exhibited the best four bunches of Grapes, two 
varieties. Mr. J. Waldie showed the best collection 
of ten kinds of vegetables. This and the previous 
two were extra prizes. Muscat Grapes, Apples and 
Plums were shown in a highly commendable condi¬ 
tion. There was also a large and splendid display of 
vegetables, following the fine season. Dahlias, 
Gladioli, China Asters, Marigolds and Pansies, were 
amongst the finest of the cut flowers. Messrs. W. 
Drummond & Sons, Stirling, had a fine exhibit of 
cut flowers and plants. A similar exhibit was 
furnished by Messrs. Halley Bros., Perth. 
EDINBURGH SHOW. 
This report forms a part of what should have 
appeared last week, but by a strange and regretable 
mistake the copy was pinned to the report of another 
show and laid aside. A single word where that word 
should not have been led to the oversight. 
Amongst the local nurserymen none more con¬ 
sistently and loyally suppoit these shows than 
Messrs. R. B. Laird & Sons. On this occasion this 
firm’s resources were well displayed with regard to 
both outdoor and indoor plants. One of the out¬ 
standing features of the show was the well-arranged 
and highly-decorative circular table they exhibited. 
This method of showing stove and greenhouse plants 
is highly advantageous, especially in a place like the 
Waverley Market, where from the galleries the effect 
of grouping and colour are seen and can be studied 
without interruption. The plants were arranged in 
groups, that is, each species or variety was placed 
by itself. We particularly noticed the fine Crotons 
with their superb colouring ; some rare Palms, such 
as Pritchardia grandis and Livistona rotundifolia; 
and the Caladiums (some of them of the firm's own 
seedlings) which we have never seen better out of 
London. The Dracaenas were also worthy of being 
mentioned. The various groups were prettily and 
effectively relieved by fine grasses. The Dahlias 
exhibited by Messrs. Laird attracted a deal of atten¬ 
tion. Cactus, pompon, and single varieties were well 
represented. The singles were specially noteworthy. 
For many years Messrs. Laird have devoted con¬ 
siderable trouble in raising a good strain of single 
Dahlias, and after seeing this exhibit we could see 
that they had succeeded. Amongst the seedlings 
they have some that are certain to be heard of next 
season. Messrs. Laird were, as usual, the greatest 
prizetakers in the nurserymen’s competitive classes, 
their other exhibits, in addition to those already 
described, showing cultural ability of a high and 
painstaking order. 
Messrs. Dobbie & Co., Florists to the Queen, 
Rothesay, occupied about 200 square feet with a 
superb collection of Dahlias, Asters, Marigolds, &c. 
Two hundred distinct varieties of Cactus, single 
Cactus, pompon and single Dahlias were shown in 
large sprays, and 100 blooms of show and fancy 
varieties. All the most recent introductions were 
represented, including their own new white Cactus 
variety “Miss Webster.’’ Over 100 varieties of 
China Asters were set up from the firm’s seed farm 
in Kent for the purpose of showing the strains there 
seeded. French, African and Scotch Marigolds were 
largely represented, and a fine collection of forty 
varieties of Potatos was arranged along one side of 
the table. 
Mr. John Forbes, Buccleuch Nurseries, Hawick, 
had a very extensive stand of florists' flowers, Ac. 
Hollyhocks were exceptionally well represented by a 
grand array of clean, healthy-looking spikes of hand¬ 
some flowers. He is doing much to again popularise 
this truly grand decorative flower. Carnations were 
also here in fine variety considering the lateness of 
the season. We noticed Yule Tide, his new 
perpetual, much in evidence ; also Buccleuch Clove, 
which is now such a popular favourite. Herbaceous 
flowers were also well represented in great variety. 
Dahlias in all their sections were fine, also Mari¬ 
golds, Phloxes, Pentstemons, &c., all leading special¬ 
ities of the firm. East Lothian stocks in six varieties, 
were also in keeping with the reputation of Mr. 
Forbes in this line. 
A most attractive bank of cut flowers was set up 
by Mr. Michael CuthbertsoD, of the Public Park 
Nur.-eiy, Rothesay. This exhibit consisted of about 
200 tubes of herbaceous flowers, many of them new 
and rare. A large number of new seedling Tritonias 
occupied the back row, the spikes of which were of 
immense size and brilliant colour. Some of the newer 
sorts of Montbretias were well shown, the double 
form of T. crosmiflora being very fine. Rayon d’Or, 
a large golden-yellow variety, with stout petals and 
well-opened flowers, is the best of this colour we have 
yet seen. Star of Fire is, as the name indicates, the 
brightest coloured variety. Perennial Sunflowers 
were well represented, including a beautiful new 
seedling (Daniel Dewar) with twisted petals like a 
Cactus Dahlia, a novelty which is sure to be much 
in demand. Other flowers worthy of special note 
on this table were Cuthbertson's strains of striped 
French Marigolds, Antirrhinums, grand new Phloxes, 
some with blooms nearly 2 in. across and of perfect 
form, and a fine collection of Lemoine’s hardy 
Gladioli, making a specially fine exhibit. Mention 
should also be made of the exceedingly fine specimens 
of Cuthbertson’s Golden Ball and Snowball Turnips 
which were shown on this table. 
Mr. M. Campbell, Auchinraith, Blantyre, occupied 
a 20 ft. table with Cactus, pompon and other Dahlias 
now in the height of their season, and making bold 
bits of colour on the exhibition tables everywhere. 
He also had a fine display of Carnations which we 
were astonished to see holding their own so late in 
the season. Summer flowering Chrysanthemums, 
including the new single, hybrid varieties, formed 
an attractive feature of the display with their 
charming tints of colour. 
Messrs. Cocker & Sons, Aberdeen, occupied their 
usual position on a 40 x 5 ft. table at the entrance, on 
which was displayed a fine collection of Roses, 
herbaceous flowers, Phloxes, &c. The group was 
beautifully and artistically arranged. Montbretias 
were finely shown here, and commanded a great deal 
of attention—many new and rare kinds being 
amongst them. Gladioli of sorts, Potentillas of sorts, 
Hyacinthus candicans, Scabiosa caucasica, and 
early flowering Chrysanthemums were well repre 
sented in this very interesting collection. 
Second Notice. 
A leading feature in the miscellaneous section was 
the very interesting exhibit staged by Mr, John 
Ross, of the Auldgirth Apiaries, Dumfrieshire. A 
comparatively new feature in every conceivable form 
was to be found on this stand. Honey in comb in 
sections, and in tastefully get up jars, to which 
Mr. Ross had attached the very fetching name of 
pure heather honey, and which as may well be 
imagined, appealed to the public taste, and the 
public purse in unmistakable fashion. The same 
exhibitor was the chief prize-taker at the recent 
Dumfries show, and we should like to see some of 
his exhibits in London. The usual luncheon took 
place at 4 o’clock, at the Royal British Hotel, where 
host Clark provided the tables with his customary 
good taste. Mr. David Laird occupied the chair 
with Mr. Morrison and Mr. Milne as croupiers. 
Amongst those present we noticed Messrs. Malcolm 
Dunn, J. Hunter (Lambton Castle), Sharp (Forgan- 
denny), Hugh Dickson (Belfast), W. P. Laird 
(Dundee), Robert Laird, Jno. Methven, T. Brothers, 
Mackinnon, Moir, Earnock, Cocker (Aberdeen), 
Dewar (Glasgow Botanic Gardens), D. W. Thomson, 
David Murray, Henderson, Lieut. Ardgowan, Lieut. 
Kier, Messrs. Cairns, Moncur, Gilbert (Scotsman), 
Stubbs (Ipswich), and Mr. W. Young (secretary). 
After the usual loyal toasts, during the second of 
which a telegram arrived announcing the success of 
H.R.H. the Prince of Wales in the race for the St. 
Leger, the toast of the “ Lord Provost, Magis¬ 
trates and Council of the City of Edinburgh ’’ was 
proposed by Mr. Milne in his usual succinct and 
forcible style. He considered that the City prize 
won that day by Mr. Kirk was the Blue Ribband of 
the horticultural world north of the Tweed. Mr. 
James Ewart responded, and Mr. Hugh Dickson, of 
Belfast, in response to vociferous calls, also added a 
few words recalling the history and circumstances of 
the society since the days of 1854. that time, the 
speaker said the custom was to hold two or three 
shows a year, which were necessarily individually 
small but which undoubtedly laid the foundation of 
greater things to come, as exemplified in their present 
show. He considered that this happy result was due 
solely to perseverance, and expressed the conviction 
that there was no getting away from the fact that 
the Edinburgh Show was the show after all. Mr. 
Dickson concluded by submitting the toast of 
“Success to the Royal Caledonian Horticultural 
