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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
November 21, 1896. 
DUNDEE . —Nov nth and 12 tli. 
This show was not quite up to the average in respect 
to cut blooms, but in the pot plant classes the exhibits 
were, however, better than usual. In the class for 
thirty-six Japs., only two entered for competition the 
first prize being taken by Mr. Alexander Macdonald, 
gardener to Mrs. Stephen Endsleigb, whilst Mr. 
George Ruckbie was a close second. The colours 
were good in this entry, although the blooms were 
not so large in the first-named. For twenty-four 
Japs. Mr. John Bell, gardener to Sheriff Robertson, 
Burnside, Forfar, was first with large and well- 
coloured specimens There were eight entries, and a 
good competition resulted. The incurved section 
was neglected, and nothing of any special note was 
shown, although the competition for twelve six was 
good. The chief prize for six vases of three blooms 
each of decorative varieties were taken by Mr. David 
Keeler, gardener to J. More, Esq., Smeaton, Sea- 
bourne, Broughty Ferry,with blooms rich and bright, 
closely followed by the entry of Mr. David Nicoll, 
Rossie, Forgandenny. The bouquets, sprays, and 
baskets showed exquisite arrangement, and formed a 
special feature, these classes being judged by ladies. 
Mr. W. Kerdin, gardener to Ex-Provost Ballangall, 
Ardarroch, Dundee, scored in the principal class for 
pot plants having for threeyears in succession secured 
leading honours. No one appears able to touch 
him in this department, and we congratulate him on 
his continued success. Leeks were excellently 
shown in the vegetable department. We are in¬ 
debted to Mr. Macher, of Corona, Broughty Ferry, 
for our report. 
CARLISLE .—November nth and 12th. 
The first annual exhibition has received excellent 
support, and the results are very satisfactory and 
encouraging. For four plants of Japanese varieties 
The Orchard Co., Scotby, were placed first. Mr. 
James Tait was second. Mr. G. Fairbairn, nursery¬ 
man, Botcherby, contributed the best group of 
Chrysanthemums and foliage plants. Mr. James 
Hay, The Gardens, Houghton Hall, Carlisle, secured 
the leading award for twelve “incurves,” Mr G. 
Fairbairn taking the second place. The last-named 
exhibitor was first for twenty-four Japanese, with 
splendidly coloured blooms. Mr. E Horne, The 
Gardens, Nether Hall, Maryport, received the second 
award; and Mr. John Potter, The Gardens, White¬ 
hall, Mealsgate, the third. 
Twj bunches of black Grapes were best shown by 
Mr. William Stuart, gardener to Sir Wilfred 
Lawson, Brayton Hall, who also led in the class for 
two bunches of white Grapes, showing well finished 
samples in both cases. 
Messrs. Dobbie & Co., Rothesay ; Messrs Little & 
Ballantyne, Carlisle, Messrs Hammond Bros., and 
Mr. Ivison, florists, also contributed trade exhibits 
in the way of fruit, floral trophies, and decorations. 
A bouquet contributed by Messrs. Hammond Bros., 
was exquisitely executed. We shall be abletosay more 
of these matters next week, but, meanwhile con¬ 
gratulate the committee upon the success that has 
crowned their efforts. Rain fell on the opening day. 
The above was wired us last week but unfortunately 
was crowded out. What follows is a second notice of 
this important show. 
Special credit is due to the energetic and courteous 
secretary Mr. Sale and his committee for the 
excellent manner in which they carried out the 
arrangements of the show. 
The Drill Hall in which the show was held was 
divided into three divisions. In the front of the 
platform, Messrs. Little & Ballantyne,Queen’s Seeds¬ 
men, had on exhibition a very large group of 
Chrysanthemums and foliage, with fruit and vege¬ 
tables arranged along the sides. The centre table 
was occupied by Chrysanthemums in cut blooms and 
grouped with effect, the principal winner being 
Messrs. Fairbairn & Son, Botcherby, who were 
awarded first; and for twenty-four Japs, they gained 
the N.C.S. Jubilee Medal. For twelve blooms they 
were also awarded leading honours. In floral 
decorations, Messrs. Hammond & Son occupied the 
premier position, and their bridal bouquet and 
Chrysanthemum basket were special features of this 
section. For a very tastefully arranged epergne 
Miss Dargaval, of Wheatley, was awarded first ; 
Messrs. Hammond & Son second. 
In the display of a table of British and foreign 
fruits, the space was rather limited and owing to the 
great vatiety of subjects embraced by the exhibit, it 
made a splendid feature of the show as the quality of 
the fruit and laying out of the tables were excellent. 
Mr W. T. Ivison, fruiterer, was first; Messrs. 
Hammond & Son second. Some splendid fruit was 
shown, principally Grapes, Mr. Stewart, Brayton 
Hall, and The Orchard Co., Scotby, being the 
principal winners. The latter firm had a very 
attractive display of Grapes, wreaths, sprays, 
etc. The classes devoted to vegetables were very 
good, Mr. M. Fry, Holm Hill, securing principal 
honours in this department. 
Messrs. Dobbie & Co., Rothesay, showed an 
excellent table opposite the main entrance. The cut 
blooms staged by this firm were exceptionally fine, 
a well-coloured, James Bidencope being particularly 
noticeable. Lady Esther Smith, a pure white, was 
also shown in excellent form. 
Sir Wilfred Lawson’s gardener, Mr. Stewart, whose 
name figured frequently in the prize list, staged a pair 
of magnificent Palms in 10-in. pots, Kentia 
belmoreana and Areca sapida both giving evidence 
of high culture and grand healh. 
Claude Lonsdale, Esq., is the president of the 
society, and his presence and influence at the show 
did much to emphasise the undoubted success which 
this young society has attained. The committee 
included a list of some sixty names, and if safety exists 
in numbers the Carlisle Society certainly starts with 
all the elements necessary to prolonged popularity 
and usefulness. 
LEWES and DISTRICT.— Nov. nth and 12th. 
The annual show in connection with this took place 
in the Town Hall and Corn Exchange. There was a 
good show, most of the classes being well represented. 
The groups which were arranged round the rooms 
had a very pleasing effect, and these together with 
the numerous exhibits not for competition made 
quite a show of themselves. A large group from Mr. 
Kenward which occupied one end of the hall 
attracted much attention, and another from Messrs. 
Woollard, of Cooksbridge, occupied a similar space 
in the Corn Exchange. While both Mr. McBean, of 
Cooksbridge, and Messrs. Wheatly & Sons, of 
Mailing Nurseries, staged some choice plants. In 
the class for a group of plants arranged for effect, 
Mr. J. Adams was first with a very pretty arrange¬ 
ment. The background consisted of light Palms, and 
in front of these interspersed with Adiantum 
farleyense and other Ferns were some choice pieces 
of Dendrobiums, Vandas, Oncidiums, etc. The 
groups of Chrysanthemums did not present that stiff 
appearance as is so often seen. In this class Mr. C. 
Funnell, gardener to Mrs. Thorne was first. This 
also gained the Bronze Medal of the National Chry¬ 
santhemum Society. For twelve untrained plants 
Mr. Stidworthy was first. 
Cut blooms were very good, the first prize for 
twenty-four Japanese going to Mr. J. Harwood; 
while Mr. Coles took first for twelve, six, and six of 
one variety. Mr. Sayers, gardener to Miss Cook, of 
Nutley, was first for twenty-four, twelve, and six 
incurved, and six of one variety, all of which were 
shown in good form. There were many classes for 
vases and table decorations. Primulas, Cyclamen, 
etc., all of which were well contested. 
Fruit was good, Mr. Hopkins, of High Cross, being 
first for Tomatos, and three dishes of Pears ; While 
Mr. Thomas, of Wannock, gained the primary 
honours fbr Apples. 
There was a strong competition in the classes for 
vegetables. The collection of eight varieties brought 
out eight competitors, Mr. R. Wheatley of Lewes 
being first, and Mr. C Watkins, of Glyndebourne, 
second. For Messrs. Sutton’s prizes, Mr. Tourle 
was first with well-grown stuff. 
Potatos and other vegetables were well shown. 
For a collection of the former Mr. J. Morley took 
first with a very creditable lot. 
The weather being fine there was a good 
attendance, the takings at the door exceeding that of 
former years, thanks to the energy of the committee 
who did all in their power to make the show a 
success. 
TUNBRIDGE WELLS.— Nov. nth and nth. 
The annual show of the Tunbridge Wells Chrysan¬ 
themum Society was held on the above dates at 
theSussex Assembly Rcoms and adjoining Corn 
Exchange, which were made very gay with Chrysan¬ 
themums and horticultural produce. Exhibitors came 
up in strong force, entries were more numerous than 
last year, and the show was an improvement on its 
predecessors. Groups of plants were a distinct 
advance. Fruit, especially Grapes, were remarkably 
fine, and the same may be said of the vegetables. 
Poinsettias were very conspicuous. Mr. Norman 
Davis, Framfield, Sussex, exhibited the new Chry¬ 
santhemum Mrs. H. Weeks. Mr. J. Snow, The 
Gardens, Wadhurst Park, exhibited Dahlias. A 
collection of sixty varieties of Apples was shown 
by Mr. A. Wilson, gardener to tbe Marquess of 
Abergavenny. 
In the competitive lists Mr. J. Smooker, gardener 
to Mrs. Hall, Broadwater, Tunbridge Wells, secured 
the leading prize for eight Chrysanthemums. Mr. 
H. Kimber, gardener to Captain Alcock, Stone Ness, 
Ashurst, was second. The third place was taken by 
Mr. J. Ovenden, gardener to W. Newbold, Esq., 
Broadwater, Tunbridge Wells. Mr. J. Smooker 
again took the lead for a group of Chrysanthemums, 
and was followed by Mr. G. Elmes, gardener to 
Major Lutwidge, and by Mr. A. Wilson, in the order 
named. Mr. J. Howes, gardener to Walter Cobb, 
Esq., Broadwater Down, Tunbridge Wells, had the 
finest group of plants ; he also led the way for twelve 
Japanese blooms, twenty-four, twelve, and six 
incurved blooms, six Orchids, and secured several 
other prizes. Mr. J. Smooker had the best dwarf- 
trained Chrysanthemum. Mr. H. Kimber took the 
leading prize for a dwarf-trained Japanese variety. 
The leading honours for twenty-four Japanese blooms, 
twelve cut blooms, and twelve large Anemone blooms, 
were taken by Mr. J. Snow. Mr. J. W. Moss, The 
Gardens, Kingsmead, Matfield had the best six 
Japanese blooms. Mr. W. Berwick, gardener to J. 
Godden, Esq., Fernclyffe, Tunbridge Wells, showed 
the best twelve Anemone blooms. The best six 
Poinsettias were shown by Mr. W. Austin, gardener 
to T. Webbe, Esq., Broadwater Down. 
Fruit was well represented. Mr. T. Palmer, 
gardener to H. J. Metcalf, Esq., Southborough, had 
the best Black Grapes. Mr. J. Legg, gardener to 
the Rev. C. H. Boardman, Groombridge, secured 
the first prizes for White Grapes and one dish of 
cooking Apples. Mr. F. Bridger, gardener, Penshurst 
Place, carried off the leading awards for six and 
three dishes of dessert Pears, three dishes dessert 
Apples, six and three dishes cooking Apples, three 
and one dishes of cooking Pears. Mr. J. Allan, 
gardener to G. Hanbury Field, Esq., Ashurst, was 
first for one dish of dessert Pears and one dish of 
dessert Apples. Mr. C. Harris, East Grinstead, had 
the best six dishes of dessert Apples. Mr. J. W. 
Moss gained the leading award for twelve distinct 
kinds of vegetables. Mr. J. Snow, another renowned 
vegetable grower, had the best vegetables from seed 
supplied by Mr. Charlton, Tunbridge Wells. The 
latter showed Seakale Beet, various garden roots, 
and garden utensils not for competition. 
GLASGOW.— Nov. nth and 13 th. 
The Chrysanthemum Society of Glasgow held its 
annual show of flowers, fruit, and vegetables in St. 
Andrew’s Hall. Since its institution three years ago, 
the society has made extraordinarily rapid progress, 
and its show may now be regarded as ranking fifth or 
sixth in importance throughout the United Kingdom. 
Much of the success which has attended the society 
has undoubtedly been due to the zeal and the energy 
of the joint secretaries, Messrs. A. Cunningham, and 
Thomas Wyllie. For this year’s exhibition over 300 
entries were forwarded. The increase was mainly in 
the leading classes, and, in consequence, there was a 
considerable expansion in the space occupied by the 
exhibits of blooms. In the class for thirty-six 
Japanese blooms in as many distinct varieties, open 
to gardeners and amateurs, there were no fewer than 
eleven entries, all of very excellent quality. Mr. 
Thomas Lunt, gardener to Archibald Stirling, Esq., 
of Keir, was awarded the first place in the class. His 
“ Panckoucke” was an exceptionally nice and fresh- 
coloured bloom. " Marie Hoste ” was another very 
choice bloom, and was well shown ; while his " Mrs. 
W. H. Lees,’’ named after the wife of last year’s 
champion, was adjudged the best Japanese bloom in 
the show. This last, with white centre, and deepen¬ 
ing to a bluish pink on the outer florets, was a 
magnificent bloom some 14 in. from tip to tip. The 
second prize went to Mr. James Day, gardener to C. 
J. Massey, Esq., of Galloway House, Garlieston, 
“ Madame Carnot ’’ of exceptional depth was the 
strong point of his board. His Madame Chatin 
also was a marvellous bloom. 
