September 16, 1899. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
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received an Award of Merit for a new Begonia, var., 
Mrs. Leopold de Rothschild, a sport from Gloire de 
Lorraine. The plants showed high-class cultivation, 
being bushy and well-flowered. In all respects 
except, perhaps, in larger and flatter blooms, and 
not so deeply hued, this new variety resembles the 
parent. We are always pleased, however, to see 
even one point gained in such things as Begonia 
Gloire de Lorraine is. (Silver Banksian Medal.) 
(To be continued) 
ROYAL CALEDONIAN HORTICULTURAL. 
Sept. 13 th and 14 th. 
BY TELEGRAPH. 
A grand show was again got together in the Waverley 
Market, Edinburgh, by the Royal Caledonian Horti¬ 
cultural Society, lasting for two days. Some idea 
of the extent of the show may be gleaned from the 
fact that there were 2,089 entries. This was 26 
fewer than last year, but the falling away is easily 
accounted for by the fluctuations of the seasons, and 
its effect upon different crops. 
Only one exhibitor on this occasion came forward 
with a dessert table; but there were ten collections 
of fruit. There were 149 entries for Grapes alone, 
many of which were grand samples of cultivations 
for which the Scotch growers have long been famous. 
Melons, Peaches, Nectarines, and other fruits of 
that class numbered 151 entries. There were 38 
collections of Apples; but the single dishes 
amounted to 452, that is, in the competitive classes. 
This is 50 dishes more than last year, a fact 
which should indicate a good crop generally. There 
was a falling away in the Pears, however, due to 
the effects of unfavourable weather in spring. As 
it was there were 10 collections and 81 single 
dishes, being a falling away of 40 dishes as compared 
with last year's display. Small fruits brought 37 
entries, the season for such being now past its best 
even in the northern parts of Scotland. 
There were 212 entries for pot plants ; but the cut 
flower exhibits mounted up to 360, occupying a 
considerable amount of table space and addiDg 
largely to the general effect of the show. Hardy 
flowers as usual, notwithstanding the droughty 
season, experienced even in the North, are in 
splendid form, and show what can be procured from 
the open air with a minimum of trouble. A class for 
table decorations has been instituted this year for 
the first time, and two exhibitors came forward. 
The dry season has told most strongly upon 
vegetables; for although there are many good 
growers and strong exhibitors at this annual exhibi¬ 
tion, there was a falling away of 68 entries as com¬ 
pared with last year. The number on this occasion 
was 380. 
A new class was instituted specially for amateurs 
on this occasion, and they entered for 123 separate 
exhibits. This may seem a large number for the 
first start, but the fact is the amateurs in the Edin¬ 
burgh district are bold enough to compete with 
gardeners, or in the open classes. 
Nurserymen do not compete so strongly as on 
former occasions; but they continue to patronise 
the show with exhibits of a very varied character. 
Altogether they made 83 entries. The special or 
non-competitive exhibits set up by them constituted 
a very marked feature of the show,as they usually do. 
There were close on thirty nursery firms exhibiting, 
all of them having tables of greater or less extent, 
the specialities oE which are mentioned below. 
Competitive Exhibits. 
When the market had been dressed up in the usual 
exhibition form and all the exhibits in order, the 
whole presented a very attractive and varied display. 
The cut flowers of hardy herbaceous subjects were if 
anything more abundant than ever, and constituted 
a gorgeous display, the varied and bright hues of the 
flowers contrasted with the more utilitarian charac¬ 
ter of the fruits and vegetables, so that every part of 
the Waverley Market contained something of in¬ 
terest. The non-competitive exhibits occupied the 
sides of the market chiefly, while the competing 
exhibits were mostly displayed in the body of the 
building, the only exhibit for the best and most taste¬ 
fully decorated table of fruit was that arranged by Mr. 
N. F. Barnes, gardener to the Duke of Westminster, 
Eaton Hall, Chester, who was awarded the first 
prize. The table was certainly neatly and artistically 
arranged, while at the same time everything in the 
way of flowers was light and not overdone. His 
Apples, Peaches, Nectarines, Pears, Melons, Grapes, 
Figs, and Plums were magnificent. Mr. David 
Murray, gardener to the Marquis of Ailsa, Culzean 
Castle, Maybole, Ayr, secured the premier honours 
for a collection of ten dishes of fruit. His Grapes, 
Melons, Pineapple, Peaches, Nectarines, and Pears 
were certainly grand. Mr. Wm. Smith, gardener to 
The Rt. Hon. Earl of Stair, K.T., Dalkeith, took the 
second place with a very fine exhibit indeed. He 
was followed in the third place by Mr. D. Kidd, gar¬ 
dener to Lord Elphinstone, Carberry Tower, Mussel¬ 
burgh, whose Grapes were particularly fine. For 
twelve dishes of hardy fruit grown in an orchard 
house, Mr. J. BeisaDt, gardener to Mr. Armitstead, 
Castle Huntly, Longforgan, took the premier place 
with an exhibit that would have done credit to Kent. 
Apples, Pears, Peaches, being magnificent. Mr. R. 
Cairns, gardener to J. M. White, Esq., Balruddery, 
Dundee, took the second award with remarkable 
Apples and Pears, though not very highly coloured. 
Mr. D. Kidd came in third with smaller but higher 
coloured fruits. 
For twelve dishes of hardy fruit grown in the open, 
Mr. J. Day, gardener to the Earl of Galloway, Gal¬ 
loway House, Garlieston, took the lead, showing 
highly coloured Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, &c.; 
Mr. Wm. Williamson, gardener to ]. Home Rigg, 
Esq., Tarvit, a very good second. 
There were six exhibits in the class for six bunches 
of Grapes, and there is no question but that they 
were a feature of the show. The leading honours 
were taken by Mr. T. Lunt, gardener to Captain 
Stirling, of Keir, Dunblane. His Muscat of 
Alexandria, Alnwick Seedling, Mrs. Pince, and 
Black Muscat were magnificent in bunch and berry, 
and well finished; Messrs. D. & W. Buchanan, 
Forth Vineyard, Kippen, tock the second place with 
bunches of enormous size ; though not so shapely as 
in the first prize lot, their colour left little to be 
desired; Mr. J. Beisant was a’ very good third, with 
smaller, but still handsome bunches. Mr. T. Lunt 
again took the lead for four bunches of Grapes, 
showing the same varieties as formerly, together 
with Cooper's Black and Madresfield Court; Messrs. 
D. & W. Buchanan were again second, having in 
this stand a handsome new variety named Diamond 
Jubilee, with conical berries of fine flavour; Mr. J. 
Beisant was again a good third. 
Mr. T. Lunt also led for two bunches of Muscat 
of Alexandria, which were superb. Mr. D. Kidd 
followed as a capital second, and Mr. J. Green (gar¬ 
dener to Sir C. M. Palmer, Bart., M.P., Grinkle 
Gardens, Yorks.), came in third. Mr. Arch. 
McKerracher (gardener to Dr. Benny, Lochpark 
House, Denny), showed the best two bunches of 
Black Hamburgh. Mr. J. Macdonald (gardener to 
Mrs. Bremmer, Streatham House, Morningside), was 
second, and Mr. Adam Knight (gardener to Peter 
Wordie, Esq., Kenzie), was third. 
Cut Flowers. —The leading award for a table of 
hardy cut flowers was secured by Messrs. Harkness 
& Sons, Bedale, in a keen competition. They had 
grand masses of Lilies, Sunflowers, Kniphofias, 
Gladioli, Phloxes, Scabiosa caucasica, and other 
flowers of that character. Messrs. James Cocker & 
Sons, Aberdeen, made a splendid second, their exhibit 
being gorgeous and well displayed. Messrs. Kerr 
Bros. Dumfries, came in third with another fine 
display. 
Mr. Geo. McKinna, gardener to Sir John Usher, 
Bart., Norton Ratho, was first for three large trained 
zonal Pelargoniums, reminding us of olden times, 
Mr. W. Anderson, gardener to Col. SlrD. Davidson, 
K.C.B., Woodcroft, Clinton Road, had the best. 
Three tricolor Pelargoniums, also trained, and in 
fine form. He also had the best Bronze Pelargon¬ 
iums in trained specimens. Mr. T. Lunt easily took 
the lead for six foliage plants, showing grand speci¬ 
mens of Campylobotrys refulgens, Anthurium War- 
ocqueanum, Croton Chelsoni, Heliconica illustris, 
&c. 
Mr. Jas. McCartney, gardener to David A. Croll, 
Esq., Liberton, was second with smaller specimens ; 
Mr. William Bennett, gardener to James Walker, 
Esq., Gogar, came in third. Mr. T. Lunt again took 
the lead in the class for six foliage plants grown in 
pots not exceeding 9 ins. diameter ; his plants being 
of large size. Mr. M. McIntyre, gardener to Sir 
Chas. Tennant, Bart., The Glen, N.B., was a good 
second; Mr. James McCartney was third. Mr. 
Wm. Aitkin,, Balerno, had the three best Fuchsias, 
also the best two Fuchsias. Mr. Thos. Gibb, gardener 
to Mrs. Edmonston, Redacre, Kilgraston Road, was 
second in the latter case, but first for the single 
specimen. 
Vegetables. —The leading award for a collection 
of twelve kinds of vegetables was carried off by Mr. 
J. Dymock, gardener to B. W. Vernon, Esq , Stoke 
Bruerne Park, Towcester. Mr. Dymock is a pro¬ 
mising young gardener, and on this occasion his 
Onions, Cauliflowers, Leeks, Parsnips, Carrots, 
Potatos, Tomatos, Peas, and French Beans were 
magnificent. The second prize was taken by Mr. J. 
Waldie, gardener to Major O. Dobie, Dollarbeg, 
Dollar, who also had grand samples of Onions, 
Celery, Leeks, Peas, Carrots, &c. Mr. A. C. 
Cameron, gardener to W. L. Boase, Esq., Bin- 
rock, Dundee, was a good third, his Onions, Leeks, 
Tomatos, Celery and Cauliflowers being particularly 
noticeable. 
Miscellaneous Exhibits. 
Messrs. R. B. Laird & Sons, Ltd., Pinkhill, 
Murrayfield, Midlothian, now seem to be resting on 
their laurels, for they show "for exhibition only," 
and untramelled by schedule conditions, they have 
placed on the floor of the market two most interest¬ 
ing groups arranged with great taste. The group of 
ornamental Conifers and shrubs contains over fifty 
sorts, and clearly points that Pinkhill Nursery is 
admirably suited for their culture. 
We are accustomed to see from this firm well 
grown and highly coloured foliage plants. This 
year’s group, besides being unique in arrangement, 
does not contain a shabby plant, and will stand the 
closest inspection. Crotons are seen in the newest 
sorts ; Dracaenas, especially the narrow-leaved 
varieties, put into commerce some years ago by the 
Messrs. Laird. We hope to be able to give a photo 
of this group next week. Dahlias have always been 
well done at Pinkhill, and the large collection on 
exhibition shows that up-to-date varieties are still 
grown. 
Mr. John Downie, 144, Princes Street, Edinburgh, 
is again prominent amongst the trade exhibitors. 
This firm has for many years taken a leading position 
both as exhibitors and competitors, and on this 
occasion they are well to the front. 
Nothing is more pleasing or more effective than 
this beautifully arranged and most attractive group 
of stove and greenhouse plants. They comprise 
many leading varieties of such plants, and are 
splendidly grown and finely furnished. The net 
result is a tasteful and well finished exhibit announc¬ 
ing the specialities of the firm and freely bearing out 
the great reputation they enjoy. They also exhibit a 
very fine collection of Conifers and ornamental ever¬ 
green shrubs. 
Messrs. John Ford & Co., 39, Princes Street, 
Edinburgh, are again to the front in their exhibit of 
pots and pedestals, a line which seems to us to be 
their own special feature. For designs and colours 
we have seen nothing finer, and each successive 
show seems to add to their attractiveness. In 
addition to these, Messrs. Ford make an elaborate 
display of ornamental goods for table decoration and 
general use, combining utility with elegance. 
The general effect of this exhibit is at all times an 
attractive feature of the shows. 
Messrs. Dicksons & Co., 1, Waterloo Place, Edin¬ 
burgh, exhibited a table of pot Vines in fruit,including 
four varieties; also the earlyflo weringChrysanthemum 
Craigmillar, which commenced blooming in July, 
the new tufted Pansy Walter Welsh, Spiraea 
Anthony Waterer, S. Billardii, Sambuscus racemosa 
tenuifolia, the new Nemas, Media argentea variegata, 
Berberis vulgaris purpurea, B. japonica, Colutea 
arborescens with bladdery fruits, and various other 
ornamental shrubs. They also exhibit a collection 
of the leading new and other cactus Dahlias. 
Messrs. Harkness & Sons, Bedale, Yorkshire, set 
up a table of Montbretias, Sunflowers, Phloxes, 
Delphiniums, Gaillardias, Campanulas, and other 
herbaceous plants. 
Messrs. James Grieve & Sons, Redbraes Nurseries, 
Broughton Road, Edinburgh, furnished their long 
table with such plants as Kentia belmoreana, K. fos- 
teriana, Araucaria excelsa, Pandanus Veitchii, Ficus 
elastica, and Dracaenas, all of which are eagerly 
sought for by our opulent citizens. The Gold and 
Silver Ferns shown by them, such as Gymnogramme 
Mayi, G. peruviana glauca, G. Alstonii superba, and 
many others. Many of the new cactus Dahlia 
varieties, besides a full collection of Violas done up 
in bunches with their own foliage, made in the 
finished form, with the edging of small Ferns and 
