July 17, 1891 
731 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
24. Mr. J. Thompson, Horticultural College, 
Swanley .. .. ,, .. 177 
26. Mr. W. Boyer, .. .. 175 
26. Mr. A. Cutter, High Street, Cheshunt, 
Herts .. . . .. .. . . 175 
26. Mr. E. S:mper, Scawby Hall, Lincoln .. 175 
26. Mr. A. Taylor, Great Ayton .. .. 175 
30. Mr. AV. G. Hatch, 2, Windsor Road, 
Southen J-on-Sea .. .. .. .. 174 
30. Mr. AV. J Reed, Technical Laboratory, 
Chelmsford.. .. .. .. .. 174 
30. Mr. W. Kenny, Horticultural College, 
Swanley. .. 174 
33. Mr. J. J. Cooper, .. .. 171 
34. Mr. E Timson, Leicester Frith, Leicester 168 
35. Mr. A. Bennett, Technical Laboratory, 
Chelmsford.. .. .. .. .. 167 
36. Mr AV. Jennings, Horticultural School, 
Holmes Chapel, Cheshire .. ,. 166 
37. Mr. S. Laskey, Castle Hill Gardens, 
Egham . 165 
37. Mr. R. Lyon, Greenhall, High Blantyre .. 165 
37. Mr A. D. Morris, Barrowmore Hall, 
Chester , .. .. .. .. . . 165 
37. Mr. A. Shaw, Broad Royal Head, Stain- 
cross, Barnsley .. . . .. . . 165 
37. Mr. H. Spooner, Technical Laboratory, 
Chelmsford.. .. .. .. .. 165 
42. Mr. J. Benson, Technical Institute, 
Aughton .. .. .. .. .. 160 
42. Mr. AV. Burgess, Bredon Norton, Tewkes¬ 
bury .. 160 
42. Mr AV. Bygrave, Barkway, Royston, 
Herts .. .. .. .. .. 160 
42. Mr. Jos. Poulter, Clayton le Moors, 
Accrington .. .. .. .. .. 160 
46. Mr. F. Lazenby, Brtanic Gardens, Cam¬ 
bridge . 159 
47. Mr. S. Barritt, Technical Laboratory, 
Chelmsford.. .. .. .. .. 156 
47. Mr. J. Kent, Tamworth . 156 
47. Mr. S. S. Mundy, Tamworth .. .. 156 
50. Mr. J. Barkham, Longford House Gardens, 
Haven Street, Ryde .. .. .. 150 
50. Mr. L. Farmer, Horticultural College, 
Swanley .. .. .. .. .. 150 
50. Mr. AV. Godsmark, Great Ayton .. .. 150 
50. Mr. G. Hallam^ Wellingore, Lincoln .. 150 
50. Mr. E. F. Jeflrey, Horticultural College, 
Swanley .. .. .. . . . . 150 
50. Mr. H. E Wainright, Tamworth .. .. 150 
Third Class. 
1. Mr. H. Owen, Weddell .. .. .. 145 
2. Mr H Crawley, Grange Lodge, Kipping- 
ton, Sevenoaks .. .. .. .. 140 
2 Mr C. Cundy, Sudbury, Suffolk .. .. 140 
2. Mr. A. Osborn, Sonning .. .. .. 140 
2. Mr. W. Goddard, The Lodge, Knighton 
Hall, Leicester .. .. .. .. 140 
6. Mr. L. Hales, Horticultural College, 
Swanley .. .. .. .. .. 138 
7. Mr. G. Gay, Doncaster .. .. .. 135 
7. Mr J. Prescott, Technical Institute, 
Aughtcn .. .. .. .. .. 135 
9. Mr. R. Hudson, Swaffam, Norfolk .. 130 
9. Mr. R. Jones Technical Institute, Aughton 130 
g. Mr. G. M. Stuart, Eden, Band .. .. 130 
12. Mr M. Gravestone, Harris Institute, Pres¬ 
ton .. .. .. .. .. .. 125 
12. Mr. G J Goodall, Streathy, Oxon .. 125 
12 Mr. J Chas. Tate, Bulmer, Welburn, 
Yoiks .. .. .. .. .. 125 
15. Mr. H. B.-oadbent, Park Hall, Evesham 120 
15. Mr. AV. Grantham, Technical Institute, 
Aughton .. .. .. .. .. 120 
15. J. H Jones, Horticultural School, Holmes 
Chapel, Cheshire .. .. .. .. 120 
15. Mr Thos Windle, 9, Turnford Villas, 
Turnford .. .. .. .. .. 120 
19. Mr. C. Rhymes, 28, Cottage Grove, 
Surbiton .. .. .. .. .. 117 
20. Mr. Th. Cbeesman, Fairmile Hatch, Cob- 
ham .. .. . .. 115 
20. Mr. R. Crichton, Sutton House, Baldoyle, 
Dubl n .. .. .. .. .. 135 
22. Mr E. R. Christiansen, Cheshunt Street, 
Cheshunt .. .. .. .. .. no 
22. Mr. AV. Hind, Technical Institute, Aughton • no 
22. Mr. O. Burley, .. .. .. .. no 
25. Mr. G. W. Brookbank, Wimbledon 108 
25. Mr. G C. Farrant, The Cottage, Stoke 
D’Abernon, Cobham .. .. .. 105 
25. Mr C. J. lllsley, The Pitt, Cobham 105 
28. Mr. T. H. Smith, .. .. .. 100 
To be Continued. 
SOCIETIES. 
BEDFORD .—July 6 th. 
The show held here on the Tuesday of last week 
was a purely local one in connection with the 
Bedford Horticultural Improvement Association. 
It was of a successful character and afforded con¬ 
siderable interest to the many visitors. The prin¬ 
cipal prizetaker was Mr. H. J. Sheppard, who staged 
a beautifully arranged group of flowering and foliage 
plants for which the leading award was made. The 
same exhibitor also showed well in the class for 
twenty-four bunches of cut herbaceous flowers. 
Although the show attracted very few growers yet it 
has a very useful sphere of action, and we shall 
look forward to future developments. 
TUNBRIDGE WELLS HORTICULTURAL 
July 7 th. 
The thirty-ninth annual show of this society was 
held in the Great Hall and the adjacent grounds of 
the Calverley Hotel, Tunbridge Wells, on the above 
date. The number of exhibits was up to the aver¬ 
age, and whilst in some classes a slight decrease was 
noticeable, in others the competition was keener than 
ever. * 
Mr. J. Howse, gardener to AValter Cobb, Esq., 
Dulcote, had the best nine Orchids, showing in good 
form, Laelia tenebrosa, Epidendrum vitellinum 
majus, Miltonia leucoglossa, the rare Anguloa 
eburnea, Phajus Humblotii, Cypripedium bellatu- 
lum, Cattleya Mendelii and Odontoglossum 
Pescatorei. 
Mr. MasoD, gardener to H. J. Wood, Esq., Bid- 
borough, and Mr. S. Pope, gardener to J. Barrow, 
Esq., Langton, took the leading prizes for stove and 
greenhouse plants and fine foliage, closely followed 
by Mr. T. Portnell, gardener to Sir A. Lamb, 
Battle. 
The prizes offered for table decorations were 
monopolised by Sevenoaks gardeners, Mr. S. 
Cooke, gardener to de B. Crawshay, Esq., being first 
for three pieces, a single [piece (Roses only), and a 
wedding bouquet. He was closely followed by Mr. 
A. Hatton, the Quarry. Mr. F. Webber, Quarry 
Hill Nursery, Tonbridge, had the best floral design, 
a beautiful piece of workmanship in way of a chaplet, 
Cattleya gaskelliana flowers playing a prominent 
part. The same exhibitor had the best spray and 
buttonhole bouquet. Mr. J. Charlton had some 
beautiful designs not for competition ; a bouquet 
composed of dark Carnations and the bright yellow 
Sweet Sultan took our fancy immensely. 
In the fruit classes Mr. C. Earl, gardener to O. E. 
d'Avigdor Goldsmid, Esq., and Mr. Allan, gardener 
to G. Field, Esq., were as usual most successful. 
Cut blooms of Roses were well shown. In the premier 
class for forty-eight, distinct, Mr Frank Cant, Col¬ 
chester, carried off chief honours. Mr. G. Mount, 
Canterbury, was second, and Mr. T. Durrant Young, 
Eastbourne, third. In the classes from which nur¬ 
serymen were excluded Mr. C. J. Salter, gardener to 
T. B. Haywood, Esq., Reigate, was first for twenty- 
four blooms, distinct, and Mr. E. M. Bethune second. 
The National Rose Society’s Bronze Medal for the 
premier Rose was awarded to Mr. G. Mount. 
The miscellaneous exhibits included a fine collec¬ 
tions of Carnations from Messrs. Cutbush & Sons, 
Highgate ; cut herbaceous flowers, bedding Violas 
and Roses, from Messrs. John Laing & Sons, Forest 
Hill ; Strawberries from Messrs. Laxton Bros., Bed¬ 
ford ; and Water Lilies from Mr. F. Bridge, gardener 
to Lord de L’lsle and Dudley, Penshurst. 
HANLEY HORTICULTURAL SH 0 W.- 7 «(y 7 th. 
and 8 th. 
For the first time the above was held on Wednesday 
and Thursday, in the new park at Hanley; eighty- 
five acres of what was four years ago a barren 
swamp has been converted into a beautiful park. 
There is an extensive lake over five acres. There 
are terraces, pavilions, and everything necessary for 
public convenience and enjoyment. Various styles 
of bedding are carried out in a thoroughly practical 
manner. Over 200,000 plants of various sorts have 
been put out in various parts What astonished us 
was the magnitude of the place so well kept with its 
peculiar surroundings. 
The flower show was a credit to all concerned, and 
Mr. Joseph Kent, the superintendent, is to be con¬ 
gratulated upon achieving a wonderful horticultural 
feature. Everything was well arranged and well 
studied. Four enormous marquees were erected, a 
novel feature introduced being the electric light. The 
plants, fruits, flowers, &c. looked magnificent under 
this light, while the tents were cool and comfortable. 
Water was also provided in each tent. In the 
secretary's tent there was a post office and telephone 
which proved to bs most useful. Glorious weather 
prevailed, and nearly £500 was taken at the gates 
on the first day ; and on the second at the time of our 
leaving it looked more encouraging than the first 
day. The people of this thickly populated neigh¬ 
bourhood owe a debt of gratitude to the promoters 
for establishing such a fine park for their recreation ; 
and it is to be hoped that all concerned may be 
rewarded for their labours bestowed. For a maiden 
show it was one of the best we have seen and we 
trust it may grow to the expectations of the 
promoters. 
The principal feature of the show was the groups 
arranged for effect, each covering 300 sq. ft. ; there 
were five entries. Messrs. Jenkinson & Son, of 
Newcastle, were placed 1st; but in the opinion of 
many, the 2nd prize group, that shewn by Mr. J. 
Cypher, of Cheltenham, should have had the premier 
award. The Duke of St. Albans, Arnold, was third. 
Orchids were well shown for the time of the year,many 
novelties being exhibited in fine condition. The 
first prize for specimen plants was easily taken by 
Mr. Cypher. Roses, considering the season, were 
excellent, the competition very keen. Other cut 
flowers were shown in fine condition. Fruit was 
well shown, some good collections being staged. 
Vegetables were in good form, some good examples 
of cultivation in the various classes being exhibited. 
The children’s section was highly interesting; and 
the cottagers’ classes showed what could be done 
with limited means. The entries of bees and honey 
numbered ninety-one, and constituted a show of 
themselves. 
The premier award for a group of Orchids 
arranged for effect was taken by AV. Thompson, 
Esq. (gardener, Mr. Stevens), Stone, Staffs, who had 
a showy exhibit, which drew the admiration of crowds 
of people.- He had fine pieces of Odontoglossum, 
Cochlioda noatzliana, Cattleya gigas, and others. 
Mr. J. Cypher was second with more valuable 
plants, though less effective for this kind of work. 
He took the lead, however, for six specimen plants 
in flower, eight exotic Orchids and six Palms 
having fine exhibits in all three classes. Mr. C. H. 
AVright, Oswestry, had the best exotic Ferns. J. F. 
Maddock, Esq., Alsager, staged the best twelve 
Caladiums. 
In the class for forty-eight distinct varieties of cut 
Roses, the leading award was taken by Messrs. .A. 
Dickson & Sons, County Down, Ireland. They were 
followed by Messrs. Harkness & Sons, Bedale, and 
Messrs. J. Townsend & Sons, Broadheath, AVorces- 
tershire, in the order named. Messrs. Harkness & 
Sons came to the front for thirty-six distinct 
varieties ; and Messrs. J. Townsend & Sons showed 
the best twenty-four. These three firms, together 
with Messrs. Jenkinson & Sons, who had the best 
decorative arrangement of Roses, practically secured 
all the prizes for Roses in the open classes. The 
last named were the champions for floral arrange¬ 
ments, bouquets and cut flowers for table decora¬ 
tion. 
Numerous classes were devoted to fruit and vege¬ 
tables, especially in the open division. The leading 
award for a collection of nine dishes of fruit was 
divided between the Earl of Harrington (gardener, 
Mr. J. H, Goodacre), Elvaston, Derby, and Lord 
Bagot, Rugeley. The latter was first for Black, and 
for any other Black Grape, as well as for Muscat of 
Alexandria. He was beaten, however, by the Earl 
of Carnarvon for any other AVhite Grape. The Duke 
of Sutherland (gardener, Mr. P. Blair), Trentham 
Hall, Staffs, had the best Peaches and Nectarines. 
There was also good competition for Melons, 
Cherries, Strawberries, Gooseberries, and Tomatos. 
Lady Guest,the Earl of Carnarvon,J.C.Waterhouse, 
Esq., H. H. France Hayhurst, Esq , W. Nicholson, 
Esq., and the Duke of Sutherland, were leading 
prize takers in the classes for vegetables, which were 
notable for their high quality from a cultivator's 
point of view, as well as quantity. 
Division II. was set apart for gardeners and 
amateurs within a radins of 25 miles from Hanley 
Town Hall. H. Hughes, Esq., Newcastle, secured 
the first award for 36 varieties of Roses. AV. Pyatt, 
Esq., Newcastle, was second but came to the front 
