November 28, 1896. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
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4 ft.—First, G. Wood, Oswald House, Edinburgh ; 
second. J. Gilchrist; third, G. Chapel, St. Leonards. 
Six Dracaenas, distinct—First, W. Stewart, Carlisle ; 
second, M. M'Intyre; third, D. Mackay, Liberton. 
Three Dracaena Australis—First, M. M'Intyre; 
second, A. M'lnnes, Irvine. 
The groups staged fully maintained the high 
reputation of this show for work in this respect. 
The culture and taste showed high order throughout. 
The awards were for group of Chrysanthemum, foliage 
and other flowering plants, arranged for effect on the 
floor, io ft. in diameter, Chrysanthemums the lead¬ 
ing feature—First, . P, Hunt, Coltbridge Hall; 
second, D. Jardine, Blackhall; third, G. Wood, 
Edinburgh. And for eight decorative foliage plants, 
stove or greenhouse, pots, not to exceed g in.—First, 
M. M'Intyre; second, D. Mackay; third, T. Lunt. 
Four decorative foliage plants, stove or greenhouse, 
pots not to exceed gin.—First, M. M'Intyre ; second, 
D. Kidd ; third, J. Cumming; 
A very large space had been devoted to vegetables, 
and the exhibits generally were fine. For Potatos 
the prizes were taken by Mr. J. Cossar, Spott 
House, Dunbar; Mr. E. Gemmell, Flakefield, 
Chapelton ; and Mr. R. Wilson, Devonvale, Tilli¬ 
coultry, in the order named. Two very good 
collections of vegetables were displayed by Mr. D. 
Logan, Castlelaw, Coldstream; and Mr. J. W. 
Scarlett, Inveresk, who succeeded in taking first and 
second prizes respectively. At this time of the year 
it is only natural to expect a poor lot of entries for 
Peas; Mr. D. Logan’s plate-full worthily took the 
first prize for size of pods, whilst Mr. J. Gilchrist 
was second with a larger quantity. Class 
No. 113 for two pots of Parsley secured nine entries, 
all good specimens, first prize, Mr. J. Wood, New¬ 
town, Pencaitland; second, Mr. J. Turner, Caberston 
Toll, Walkerburn; third, Mr. J. Gilchrist, Clifton 
Hall, Ratho. 
Onions again formed a good class, the awards 
being given to Mr. D. Murray, Culzean ; Mr. P. 
Melville, Rosemount, Monckton ; and Mr. T. 
Gordon, Ewenfieid, Ayr. For Turnips the prizes 
went to Mr. R. Hastie, Kirkleas, Broxburn; Mr. A. 
Brunton, Lindsaylands, Biggar, and Mr. J. Tweedie, 
Biggar Park, 
Carrots were best shown by Mr. J. Waldie, 
Dollarbeg; Mr. H. Dunsmore, Thornhill Cottage, 
Polmont. 
Parsnips by Mr. C. Davidson, Newtown, Pen¬ 
caitland ; Mr. J. Waldie, and Mr. D. F. Cook, 
Cornton Cottage, Crieff. 
Beetroots were numerously represented, and the 
awards were given to Mr. A. Taylor, The Cross, 
Pencaitland; Mr. H. Dunsmore, and Mr. A. Short, 
Old Melrose. 
Prizes for Celery were accorded to Mr. D. Logan, 
of Castlelaw, Mr. J. Gilchrist and Mr. T. Boyd, 
Callender Park, Falkirk. 
Curled Greens (an exhibit we do not cater for 
in the south) were strongly mustered, and the judges 
must have experienced a deal of difficulty before 
deciding that Mr. J. Staward, Belwood, Milton 
Bridge, Mr. J. Cossan, and Mr. R. Neil, Holycot, 
Lasswade, were the winners. Messrs. J. W. Scarlett, 
of Inveresk, J. Wright, of Prestonpans, and W. 
Clark, Primrose Cottage, Kirkcaldy, carried the 
ribbons in the three Savoys class. Mr. J. W. 
Scarlett, again was first for Culinary Cabbages, Mr. 
J, Waldie, Dollarbeg second, and Mr. J. Smith, New 
Town, third. Brussels Sprouts were fairly numerous, 
the first prize going to Mr. J. Mathieson, of Glenesk, 
and second to Mr. J. Waldie, for three very good 
stalks each. Mr. J. W. Scarlett was first for Cauli¬ 
flowers, Mr. J. Cossar second, and Mr. A. Short, of 
Old Melrose, third. Further results were Mush¬ 
rooms, Mr. W. McRotsbie, Waverley Park, Abbey 
Hill, Mr. M. McIntyre, The Glen, and Mr. S. 
Tanner, Plewlands, Morningside. 
Cucumbers. —Mr. J. Waldie, Mr. T. Boyd, 
Callander Park, and Mr. C. Palmer, Fenton House. 
Leeks. —Mr. D. F. Cook, Cornton Cottage, Crieff, 
Mr. W. Rutherford, Fanfield, Selkirk, and Mr. R. 
Hastie, Kirkleas. 
Tomatos.— Mr. J. G. White, The Orphanage, 
Aberlour, Mr. J. Paterson, Bennochy Park, Kirk¬ 
caldy, and Mr. W. Clark, Primrose Cottage, Kirk¬ 
caldy. 
Collections of Salads were sent in by Mr. J. 
Joss, Arnhall, Dundee, Mr. W. Davidson St. Fillans, 
Trinity, and Mr. J. W. Scarlett. 
Collections of vegetables in ten distinct kinds 
brought out the talent, and formed objects of attrac¬ 
tion to all gardeners and of envy to the city people. 
Mr. R. T. Rae, Sunlaws, Kelso, was a good first, 
his show containing Dobbie’s White Celery and 
Champion Leek, selected Parsnips and Golden Ball 
Turnips, with Veitch’s Autumn Cauliflower, Liber¬ 
ton Sprouts, Stourbridge, Marrow Pea, Comet 
Tomato, and Cranston’s Excelsior Tomato. The 
second prize collection was that in the name of Mr. 
Wm. Harper, Tulliebelton House, Perth. The 
third Mr. A. C. Cameron, Binrock, and fourth Mr. 
A. Dickson, Glenormiston. 
For collections in six distinct kinds, Mr. J. 
Waldie takes premier, his Leeks (Dobbie’s Cham¬ 
pion), being very fine. Next came Mr. A. Dickson, 
Glenormiston, followed by Mr. A. C. Cameron, Bin- 
rock, Dundee. 
A most interesting table was that of Mr. Crombie, 
gardener to Viscount Powerscourt, K.P., Powers- 
court, Ireland, on which were displayed branches of 
rare Japanese, Indian, and other Conifers with cones 
upon them. There were fine specimens of the cones 
of Abres magnifica, Pindrow, and Webbiana, and a 
fine decorative effect was imparted to the table by 
the display of tall sprays of the spindle tree, of 
travellers’ Ivy (Clematis vitalba), of the sweet 
Laurel, and of Pernettya mucronata, with its rich 
carmine berries. In this neighbourhood was a stall 
where flowers and fruit were sold by Mr. M. Todd 
(not Ford as erroneously reported last week) for the 
benefit of the Gardeners' Orphan Fund. 
The following are the awards for trade exhibits 
at the Edinburgh Show, November 19th, 1896;— 
Gold Medal. 
Messrs. Dobbie & Co., Old Bridge End, Leith ; 
and Ichthemic Guano Co., per W. Colchester, 
Ipswich. 
Silver Medals. 
Mr. Thos. Fortune, Queensferry Street, Edin¬ 
burgh ; Mr. D. Crombie, Powers Court Gardens, 
Ireland ; Messrs. G. Bunyard & Co., Maidstone; 
Mr. J. Watkins, Hereford; and Messrs. H. and T. 
Caesar, Knutsford. 
Vote of Thanks. 
Mi. M. Campbell, Auchenraith, High Blantyre; 
Nr. H. J. Jones, Ryecroft Nursery, Lewisham, S.E. ; 
Mr. J. Downie, 144, Prince's Street, Edinburgh ; 
Messrs. Dobbie & Co., Rothesay ; Messrs. Turner, 
Ltd., Portobello, Edinburgh ; Mr. J. W. Scarlett, 
Inveresk; Mr. J. Forbes, Hawick; Messrs. J. and 
R. Thyne, Glasgow ; Messrs. Laing & Mather, 
Kelso; Messrs. Wm. Thomson & Sons, Ltd., 
Clovenfords ; Messrs. Richardson & Co., Edinburgh ; 
Mr. D. Anderson, Edinburgh ; Messrs. Tomlinson 
& Hayward, Lincoln ; Mr. Wm. Jobson, Murray- 
field; Messrs. Cranston & Elliott, Edinburgh; 
Messrs. Buchanan Bros., Kippen ; Messrs. W. 
Edwards & Son, Sherwood, Nottingham; Mr. J. 
Coats, Leith; The Hitchcock Lamp Co., Edin¬ 
burgh; Messrs. Bruce Lindsay Bros., Leith; 
Messrs. R. Adams & Son, Edinburgh; Messrs. 
Burns, McCallum & Co., Edinburgh ; Messrs. J. 
Ford & Co., Edinburgh ; and Mr. D. Noble, Edin¬ 
burgh. 
Mr. H. J. Jones, Ryecroft Nursery, Lewisham, 
S. E., was awarded First-class Certificates for three 
new Chrysanthemums, viz:— 
Mr. A. G. Hubbuck (Jap.), an indian-red colour, 
with large deep flower and narrow drooping florets, 
golden reverse, distinct. 
C. W. Richardson (Jap.), a rich yellow large 
flower with long drooping and curling petals ; and 
General Mauric (incurved), showing a medium¬ 
sized beautifully incurved flower of soft primrose 
colour with a deep yellow centre. 
CHORLEY.— Nov. 20th and 21 st. 
The thirteenth annual show of the Chorley Chry¬ 
santhemum Society was held at the Town Hall, 
The principal feature of the show was the groups, 
one of miscellaneous plants although small was very 
lightly and harmoniously arranged. This was 
exhibited by Mr. Drinkwater, gardener to H. T. 
Parge, Esq. Two well-arranged groups of Chrysan¬ 
themums arranged for effect were shown, the first 
prize going to Mr. Haynes, gardener to A. M. Thorn, 
Esq. A good number of specimen plants filled one 
side of the hall, and the classes for Primulas and 
table plants induced several exhibitors to compete. 
Cut blooms were not so well shown, very few 
exhibitors competing for the various prizes, although 
they have been increased in value. The first prize 
for eighteen Japanese blcoms was awarded to Mr. J. 
Kirktuan, gardener to J. Stanning, Esq., J.P. The 
best blooms in this stand were Golden Gate, Silver 
Cloud, Niveus, and M. Gruyer. The best bloom in 
the show for which an N.C.S. Certificate was 
awarded was a Mme.Carnot in the second prize stand 
shown by Mr. Bretherton. 
Some choice Orchids were exhibited for prizes, 
among which the fine Cymbidium and Laelia anceps 
shown by E. Jackson, Esq., and which received first 
prize, was very noticeable. 
Some excellent fruit was shown, one bunch of 
black Alicante Grapes being exceptionally fine. 
Unfortunately this came into competition with a 
bunch of Muscat of Alexandria, which took first 
prize, the second going to the Alicante. The judges 
were Messrs. Tunnington and Hathaway, and they 
expressed themselves as very pleased with the show. 
Messrs. Clibran & Son, Altrincham, exhibited a 
collection of new Chrysanthemums. Mr. J. Atherton, 
Preston, showed a large and varied collection of 
Cacti and other succulent plants, which proved a 
very interesting feature. 
The Ichthemic Guano Company had a stand illus¬ 
trating the benefits of their speciality as a plant food. 
The show was opened at two o’clock oh Friday by 
the Rt. Hon. Lord Balcarres, supported by the 
president, the very Rev. Dean Lennon, the Mayor, 
and various members of the corporation. 
LEEDS.— Nov. 24 th and 25 th. 
The annual Chrysanthemum show at Leeds was 
held on Tuesday in the Victoria Town Hall, 
which was very beautifully decorated with some fine 
Palms and pot plants. The number of entries is 
well up to the average, with a slight falling off in 
vegetables, but a great increase in the number of 
cut blooms and groups. One of the latter exhibited 
by Mr. Townsend, gardener to C. B. Faber, Esq., 
Harrogate, fully deserved the first award. A more 
artistic grouping was scarcely possible among cut 
blooms. The leading honours were gained by Mr. 
Goodacre, gardener to the Earl of Harrington, some 
of whose blooms were very fine ; notably so were 
Madame Carnot and Messrs. Wm. H. Lees. Messrs. 
Cannell, Swartley, Kent; and Messrs. Green, Leeds, 
had also exhibits. The courteous secretary, Mr. 
Campbell, is to be congratulated on the splendid 
management of show arrangement. 
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SOCIETIES. 
Royal Horticultural, Nov. 24 th. 
Orchids, Chrysanthemums, stove and greenhouse 
plants were the leading features of the meeting 
on Tuesday last, the first two classes of plants 
creating the greatest amount of interest. 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, exhibited a 
large group of Orchids in great variety and well 
relieved by Palms and Maidenhair Ferns as greenery. 
Bigeneric hybrids were well represented by numer¬ 
ous Laeliocattleyas, including L. Decia, L, Ino, 
L. Statteriana, L. Pallas, L. Lady Rothschild, and 
L. Eunomia, quite a unique lot, and showing the 
modern tendency in the matter of Orchids. Other 
things in fine condition were Dendrobium 
glomeratum, D. euosmum virginale, Oncidium 
varicosum, O. tigrinum, Odontoglossum grande, and 
a large number of Cypripediums. A piece of 
C. insigne montanum bore fourteen flowers (Silver 
Flora Medal). 
Messrs. F. Sander & Co., St. Albans, also staged a 
pretty and varied group of Orchids, including pieces 
of Cattleya labiata, Cymbidium winnianum, C. 
giganteum, Cypripedium leeanum virginale, C. 
Bruno, Dendrobium,Johnsoniae, and various others. 
A grand introduction was that named Laeliocattleya 
albanense, var. Lady Brougham. Very uncommon 
is Odontoglossum Krameri with its soft rosy violet 
flowers. Angraecum polystachys is a sweetly- 
scented species (Silver Banksian Medal). 
Cattleya flowers were exhibited by A. P. Haywood 
Lonsdale, Esq. (gardener, Mr. T. R. Cuckney), 
London. W. R. YouDg, Esq., Fringilla, Linnet Lane, 
Liverpool, exhibited some beautiful varieties of 
Cypripedium. Catasetum splendens worthingtonia- 
num was shown by Harry Worthington, Esq., 
Manchester. 
Laelia autumnalis LucyDodd, a curious Epi- 
dendrum, and a Laelia were shown by E. Ashworth, 
