August 21, 1897. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
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hurst, Esq , was second; and Mrs. Juson took the 
third place. 
The society’s Gold Medal for the most meritorious 
flowering or foliage plant not in commerce before 
January ist, 1897,was awarded to Mr. Jas. Cypher, for 
Bougainvillea Cypheri. 
For the display of floral arrangements, Messrs. 
Perkins & Son, Coventry, were first. Messrs. Jones 
& Son, Shrewsbury, were second ; and Miss H M. 
Stevens, Birmingham, was third. For the ball and 
bridal bouquet, Messrs. Perkins & Son, Coventry, 
took the lead: Messrs. Jones & Son were second; 
and Messrs. Pope& Sons, King’s Norton, took the 
third position. 
For a collection of Gladioli, Messrs. Harkoess & 
Son, Bedale, were first; and Messrs. R. Wallace & 
Co., Colchester, were placed third. For a collection 
of Roses, Messrs. D. & W. Croll, Dundee, were first; 
and were followed by Messrs. Pope & Son, King's 
Norton. For a collection of Dahlias, Mrs. M. V. 
Seale, Sevenoaks, took the lead ; and Messrs. Keynes, 
Williams & Co., Salisbury, were second ; Messrs. 
Jones & Sons, Shrewsbury, came third. For a col¬ 
lection of hardy herbaceous flowers, Mr. W. F. 
Gunn, Olton, Birmingham, was first; and Messrs. 
Jas. Cocker & Sons, Aberdeen, came next in order; 
Mr, M. Campbell, Blantyre, N.B., took the third 
position. 
For a collection of hardy bulbous plants, Messrs. 
Harkness & Son, Bedale, again scored; Messrs. 
Barr & Son, Covent Garden, were second; andMessrs. 
R. Wallace & Co., Colchester, were third. For a col¬ 
lection of Carnations, Mr. M. Campbell, Blantyre, 
N.B., came first; Messrs. Laing & Mather, Kelso, 
followed ; and W. G. Phillips, Esq., came third. In 
the class for forty-eight Roses, Messrs. J. Cocker & 
Sons took the premier award; Messrs. D. and W. 
Croll were second ; and Messrs. Harkness & Son 
came in third. For a decorative dessert table, Mr. 
J. H. Goodacre, Elvaston Castle, Derby, was first; 
Mr. J. Mclndoe, Hutton Hall, Guisborough, 
followed; and Mr. Harris, Eastnor Castle, was 
third ; Mr. Gleeson, Stanmore, Middlesex, came in 
fourth, 
In the Victorian fruit class for sixty dishes of 
fruit, the first prize (£30) and the Gold Medal of the 
Worshipful Company of Fruiterers were won by Mr. 
J. Mclndoe. The second prize (£25) and the Silver 
Knightian Medal of the Royal Horticultural Society 
went to Mr. Dawes. The third pr'ze (£20) and the 
Silver Medal went to Mr. J. H. Goodacre. For a 
collection of nine dishes of fruit the first prize and 
Silver Medal of the Fruiterers' Company went to H. 
H. France-Hayhurst, Esq, Wellington; Lord 
Trevor, Brynkinalt, Chirk, was second ; the Rev. T. 
M. Bulkeley-Owen, Tedsmore Hall, West Felton, 
was third; and C. H. Wright, Esq., Halston Hall, 
Oswestry, came in fourth. For four bunches of black 
Grapes, the first prize and Silver Medal of 
the Fruiterers’ Company was taken by the Rev. F. 
Alderson, Welsh Frankton, Oswestry ; Lord Harlech 
Brogyntyn, Oswestry, was second; and the Rev. J. 
M. Bulkeley-Owen, Tedsmore Hall, West Felton, 
came in third ; while Mrs. Bright, Liverpool, took 
the fourth place. 
For four bunches of white Grapes the first prize and 
Silver Medal were taken by C. E. Newton, Esq., 
Derby; Lord Harlech was second ; and W. B. 
Marling, Esq., Lydney, was third Other prizetakers 
for Grapes comprise the Rev. T. M. Bulkeley-Owen, 
Earl of Harrington, Rev. F. Alderson, Lord Wan¬ 
tage, Mr. W. Neila, and W. B. Marling, Esq. Mr, 
Foster, Aber Gwyn, Glyn-Neatn, gained Sutton’s 
Cup and £5 for collection of vegetables ; Mr. W. 
Pope, Highclere, was second ; and Mr. Bowerman, 
Basingstoke, third. Mr. R. Milner was first in 
Carter's prizes for vegetables. 
An interesting ceremony took place at the 
luncheon. Many leading horticulturists and other 
friends of Mr. H. W. Adnitt, and Mr. W. W. 
Naunton, the honorary secretaries of the Shropshire 
Horticultural Society, thought the present a fitting 
opportunity for presenting them with some slight 
appreciative recognition of their long and gratuitous 
services to the society. They have ably discharged 
the multifarious duties of their office for the long 
period of twenty-three years, and have encouraged 
an increasing taste for gardening in its various 
branches, as the information above given will testify. 
The gentlemen in question were amongst the 
founders of the Society in 1875; and from a small 
beginning the show has grown to its present colos¬ 
sal dimensions, and to be one of the principal features 
of the season in the horticultural world. 
The show this year has been held under the auspices 
and with the co-operation of the Royal Horticultural 
Society. This being so, and being the Diamond 
Jubilee year of Her Most Gracious Majesty The 
Queen, it was considered a most fitting occasion to 
make the presentation resolved upon. It was made 
by Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart., who was acting on 
behalf of the Royal Horticultural Society. The 
presentation consisted of a valuable Silver Centre 
Piece for a dinner table, specially designed for the 
occasion by Messrs. Mappin & Webb in their well- 
known excellent style. 
A large nnmber of friends in all parts of the 
country were interested in this presentation, so that 
the goodwill shown to the recipients was not con¬ 
fined to Shropshire nor its Horticultural Society. 
Mr. Owen Thomas, of the Royal Gardens, 
Windsor, acted as treasurer for the numerous 
agencies at work all over England and Wales. In 
the absence of other evidence this would be 
sufficient to testify to the assiduous courtesy to 
exhibitors and others, shown by the gentlemen in 
question over so long a period of years. We 
assuredly delight in offering our congratulations to 
the recipients. 
SEYENOAKS FLOWER SHOW. 
The 30th annual exhibition of fruit, flowers and vege¬ 
tables was held in “ Knole Park,” the beautiful 
country residence of the society’s popular president, 
Lord Sackville. 
A better place for holding a flower show could not 
possibly be found. The park itself is sufficient 
during the summer months to attract numerous 
visitors into the town, and with the addition of a 
good show, a military band (The Blues), and the 
throwing open of the grounds with their well-kept 
lawns, fine herbaceous borders, &c., the inducement 
held out to the public was one which they could not 
resist ; and in consequence they turned up in large 
numbers, a good gate being the result. The two 
railway companies too were not slow to recognise the 
importance of the show by issuing cheap tickets from 
stations over ten miles distant. 
Several large tents were required to properly ac¬ 
commodate the exhibits, which were in most cases— 
notwithstanding the dry weather—quite up to the 
average in point of excellence. The large plant tent, 
120 ft. by 40 ft. , was as usual a great feature of attrac¬ 
tion, for in addition to the exhibits for competition 
there were groups from Messrs. Veitch & Sons, 
Limited, Chelsea, who had amongst other choice and 
curious things, Cypripedium harrisianum, Sarracenia 
chelsoni, Dionaea muscipula, Ataccia cristata, 
Lilium nepalense, Rhododendrons, &c. 
Messrs. Cutbush & Son, Higbgate, had an 
interesting group of decorative plants, whilst 
Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, were repre¬ 
sented by a group of brilliant Cannas of all 
colours. Mr. Hatton showed a specimen in fruit of 
the Sago Palm, Cycas revoluta ; the plant in 
question is supposed to be 100 years old. 
In the class for six exotic flowering plants, the 
competition was not so keen as we are accustomed 
to see it, only two exhibitors entering the lists. Mr. 
A. Gibson, gardener to T. F. Burnaby-Atkins, Esq., 
Halstead Place, was first with well-flowered plants 
of Dipladenia brearbyana, Ixoras, and Allamandas ; 
second came Mr. A. Hatton, gardener to Mrs. 
SwaDzy, The Quarry, Sevencaks, with good Alla- 
manda, Gloriosa superba, &c. 
For a single specimen plant in flower Mr. Gibson 
was again first with a well-flowered piece of Dipla¬ 
denia amabilis, closely followed by Mr. Sutton, 
gardener to theR'ght Hon. Lord Stanhope, Cheven- 
ing, Sevenoaks, with Allamanda Hendersonii. For 
six foliage plants, Mr. J. Mason, gardener to H. J. 
Wood, Esq., Bidborough, Tunbridge Wells, was first, 
with fine Croton Queen Victoria, Palms, &c. ; second 
came Mr. A. Hatton, with Allocasia thibautiana, 
Cibotium princeps, &c., as his best. 
Groups for Effect. —These are always a great 
feature at most shows, and as they fill a good space, 
committees generally throw out inducements in the 
way of good prizes, so as to insure plenty of competi¬ 
tion. Generally speaking we don’t think them quite 
up to the average. The one adjudged the best by 
the three gentlemen that were responsible came from 
Mr. A. Hatton, and, although not one of his 
happiest efforts, was well set up, the flowering plants 
and foliage plants being nicely balanced. Mr. 
Fennell, gardener to W. M. Cazalet, Esq. Fairlawn, 
Tonbridge, who is a past master at grouping, was 
second. We generally expect some novel idea from 
this exhibitor, but this year he depended on the old 
style of group and suffered accordingly. Mr. W. 
Tebay, gardener to Mrs. Rycroft, Everlands, Seven¬ 
oaks, was third with beautiful Campanulas and 
Lilies, but insufficient tall plants at the back to 
show them off. Another year this will be 
remedied, no doubt, and a corresponding advance 
made in the positions—at least, this is our pre¬ 
diction. 
For a group of Ferns, Mr. Hatton was again first 
— a position he has held for several years, and one 
from which be will not be easily deposed. Mr. 
Heath, gardener to Mrs. Petley, Riverhead, was 
second with a fresh lot, closely followed by Mr. 
Hough, gardener to Mrs. Lambarde. In another 
division for gardeners not employing more than one 
assistant, Mr. Francis, gardener to A. Laurie, Esq . 
Rockdale, was first with a miscellaneous group of 
plants arranged for effect, closely followed by Mr. 
Heath and Mr. Selby, Ightham. 
In the class for six Fuchsias, Mr G. Cowper, gar¬ 
dener to H. Foster,Esq., Hillside, was first with six of 
the handsomest plants that ever have been staged at 
this show, and we heartily congratulate him on his 
success. Mr. Huntley, gardener to the Rev. T. S. 
Curtis (who, by the way, has hitherto farmed this 
prize), was not so good as usual, being second. 
Cut Flowers.- -The chief attraction in this tent 
was the separate tables, 9 ft. by 4J ft., for table 
decoration. The prizes offered being pretty good 
brought out five competitors, all of whom had 
passable tables. Mr. R. Potter, gardener to Sir 
Mark Collet, St. Clere, was first with a very light 
and pretty arrangement of Montbretias, Gypsophila, 
bronze foliage, grasses, &c., nicely blended. Second 
came Mrs. Fennell, with a bright and showy 
table. Mr. R. Edwards, Beechey Lees, was third 
with a nicely finished table, in style similar to the 
first prize one. Miss E. Cooke took the fourth 
award. For a centre piece, Mrs. SeariDg, Park 
Wood, Swanley, was first, followed by Mr. Potter 
and Mr. Edwards in this order. Mrs. Seale, The 
Vine Nurseries, had the best bouquet and arranged 
basket, Miss E. Cooke the best spray, and Mr. R. 
Edwards the best buttonholes. At the head of this 
tent was, we think, one of the best exhibits in the 
show. It consisted of baskets, bouquets, wreaths, 
anchor, fans, &c., and was furnished by Mrs. M. V. 
Seale, of the Vine Nurseries. 
Fruit.— The best collections of six varieties came 
from Mr. Earl, gardener to Davigdor Goldsmid, Esq., 
Tonbridge, Grapes, Peaches, and Nectarines being 
very good. Second came Mr. J. V. Goodman ( 
' gardener to W. G. Lambarde, Esq., Bradbourne 
Hall, Riverhead, with good Peaches and Grapes ; Mr. 
R. Potter was a good third. Black Grapes were not 
so well represented as usual ; Mr. Earl was first ; 
Mr. C. Noble second ; and Mr. T. Robinson, Hol- 
lingbourne, third. Mr. Hough was an easy first for 
white Grapes, with nicely finished Muscats, Mr. A. 
Gibson coming second. For a collection of Grapes 
Mr. Earl was again first, followed by Mr. Henson, 
and Mr. G. Fennell, in the order named. Mr. R. 
Edwards had the best dish of Peaches ; Mr. J. V. 
Goodman the best Nectarines ; and Mr. Fennell the 
best Plums. 
Vegetables.— Considering the very dry season, 
the competition was very good. Messrs. RobinsoD, 
Hodgson, and Buckland had the best collections in 
the principal classes for gardeners ; whilst Messrs. 
Crowson, Reynolds, Wolfe, Ashby, and Galloway 
were the most successful prize winners in the 
cottagers' classes. 
The arrangements were every thing that could he 
desired, and reflected great credit on the management, 
of which Mr. Hancock, at the head in the capacity of 
secretary, must feel justly proud. 
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From America, of course, comes the patent plant 
protector idea. The machine in question is a funnel- 
shaped glass which may be inverted over the plant, 
the upper end being closed with a lid controlled by a 
spring. The spring expands and contracts according 
to the temperature, and air is put on or taken off 
automatically. 
