THE GARDENING WORLD. 
477 
March 24, 1900. 
The society’s accounts were audited by Messrs. 
G. Dixon and W. Gunner, and found correct. 
Mr. R. Dean moved and Mr. W. Marshall seconded, 
the adoption of the report. Mr. Dean spoke with 
satisfaction of the society’s affairs in their every 
detail. He urged the claims of the society, express¬ 
ing the hope that they might largely increase the 
membership by advertising the society more at the 
flower shows. The report was unanimously adop¬ 
ted. Retiring members of the committee were re¬ 
elected with the exception of Mr. E. T. Cook and 
Mr. Forman, their places being filled by Mr. C. H. 
Curtis and Mr. Standridge. It was proposed, on the 
motion of Mr. Marshall, to print 5,000 copies of the 
balance-sheet for distribution. A bonus to the 
secretary of £ 10 was proposed and carried, his yearly 
increment thus being £52. The committee were 
instructed to take into consideration the question of 
permanently increasing the secretary's salary. 
Copies of the balance-sheet and all particulars may 
be had from Mr. W. Collins, 9, Martindale Road, 
Balham. 
SOCIETIES. 
PRESTON AND FULWOOD HORTICULTURAL 
SOCIETY .—March 14th and 15 th. 
The twenty-second spring show was held under the 
auspices of the above society in the Public Hall. 
The entries were slightly below the average, but 
showed no defect in quality, although in some few 
cases, Azalea indica especially, the flowers were not 
fully open. The exhibition includes sections for 
nurserymen, gardeners, amateurs, and cottagers in 
over ninetv classes. 
Nurserymen and Florists —A group of plants 
for effect, not to exceed 100 sq.-ft., was well won by 
Mr. E. Payne, with a base of moss well broken up 
with Palms, Dracaenas, Coelogynes, Cattleyas, 
Heaths, &c. This exhibit secured the Silver 
Banksian Medal, presented by Mr. E. Smith, for 
the best exhibit in the show. The same exhibitor 
secured premier honours for twenty-four single 
Hyacinths, twenty-four double Hyacinths, and six 
Azaleas in bloom. 
For one bride’s bouquet and one hand bouquet, 
Mr. W. N. Wood scored in each class with beautiful 
types. 
Gardeners and Amateurs. —For twenty-four 
siQgle Hyacinths, R. Smith, Esq. (gardener, Mr. C. 
Lamb), led the way with fine massive spikes, the 
best being King of the Blues, Peeneman, Hayden, 
General Havelock, King of the Yellows, Lord 
Derby, and others. J. B. Dixon, Esq., was second. 
R. Smith, Esq , also staged the best dozen and half- 
dozen pots. For twenty-four double varieties, J. B. 
Dixon, Esq., led the way, including Albion, 
Delicata, Duke of Wellington, Etna, &c. The best 
twelve varieties came from the same gardens. For 
six doubles, J. Smith, Esq , scored. 
For twenty pots of bulbs, corms or tubers, Jos. 
Smith, Esq., won with a nice lot. For six pots of 
Due Van Thol Tulips, R. Smith, Esq , had the best; 
for three pots, J. B. Dixon, Esq., won with fine 
blooms; for six pots double Tulips,J. B. Dixon, Esq., 
had the finest; and R. Smith, Esq., the leading three 
pots. ForsixpotsofAmaryllis,W.Charnley,Esq ,was 
the only competitor. For six pots single Narcissus, 
J. B. Dixon, Esq., scored ; for three pots of single 
and three pots of double, the same exhibitor ex¬ 
celled. 
In the class for six Azaleas, J. B. Dixon, Esq., 
won with specimens that were the feature of the 
exhibition, with plants 4J ft. in diameter. For 
three varieties and the single plant, the leading 
prizes went to the same exhibitor. For three hardy 
Azaleas, J. B. Dixon, Esq., proved the victor. 
For three pots Dielytra, M. B. Copland, Esq, 
(gardener, Mr. W. Gillett), won with fine plants. 
W. Charnley, Esq., having the best single pot. The 
lead for three pans Lily of the Valley was well won 
by J B. Dixon, Esq. W. B. Copland, Esq., 
secured the leading award for one pan. 
Jos. Smith, Esq., had the best pot of Mignonette 
and pan of Musk and specimen Rose, also twelve 
cut Roses and six cut Roses. M. B. Copland, Esq., 
took the lead for six Cyclamen, three Deutzia 
gracilis, and single plant. Mrs. Birchall won with 
six Cinerarias, and R. Smith, Esq., for six Primulas 
with fine plants. J. B. Dixon, Esq., led with three 
Ferns, staging good plants, and for six foliage plants 
the same exhibitor won with large Latania borbonica, 
Kentias, Phoenix, &c., also for a group of plants not 
exceeding 100 sq.-ft. 
For six Roses in three varieties, R. Smith, Esq., 
staged fine plants, but a few days late. This exhi¬ 
bitor also won for five table plants and three 
Dracaenas. For three Orchids, W. W. Daniell, 
Esq. (gardener, Mr. T. Cross), won with two 
Cattleyas and Dendrobium wardianum. For the 
single, Mr. C. Parker scored with Coelogyne 
cristata. Mr. B. Ashton, Lathom, won for the 
epergne of flowers ; and W. Charnley, Esq., for the 
basket. 
Fruit and Vegetables included some good 
exhibits. Jos. Smith, Esq., won for six vegetables, 
and W. Charnley, Esq., for three kinds. Jos. 
Smith, Esq., had the best culinary and dessert 
Apples, remarkably fresh for the season. 
The arrangements as usual were ably carried out 
by the energetic secretary, Mr. C. Parker, and his 
committee. The luncheon, at which a large 
number of members and friends were present, was 
under the chairmanship of the Mayor of Preston. 
GRASSENDALE SPRING SHOW .—March 17 th. 
The tenth annual show of the above was held in the 
Parish Rooms. The entries were somewhat less 
than in previous years, which was accounted for by 
the unfavourable weather, many usual exhibitors not 
entering in the competition. The show as a whole 
hardly upheld its high position. For twelve distinct 
Hyacinths, the first prize, presented by Messrs. Ant. 
Roozen & Son, Overveen, was won by J. H. Wilson, 
Esq. (gardener, Mr. F. Field), with massive spikes, 
the best being Queen of the Blues, Grand Maitre, 
Fabiola, Lord Macauley, Leonidas, &c. Mrs. 
Duncan (gardener, Mr. F. Keightley), was second. 
For six varieties, the first prize, given by Mrs. T 
Davies, Wavertree, R. P. Houston, Esq, M.P. 
(gardener, Mr. J. Heaton), took the lead. For six 
pots—three bulbs in a pot—(prizes given by Mr. G. 
Rose, Liverpool), W. J. Davey, Esq. (gardener. Mr. 
G. Leadbeater), led the way with good spikes. For 
three pots—three bulbs in a pot—(prizes by Mr. T, 
Whalley, Liverpool), W. J. Davey, Esq., had the 
finest. 
For six pots of Narcissus in 8-in. pot?, Mrs. 
Duncan scored with a grand lot. For six pots single 
Tulips, Mrs. Duncan was again to the fore, 
Keizerskroon, Prince of Austria, Proserpine, Joost 
Van Vondel, &c., beiDg good. For six pots of 
doubles the same exhibitor won with good blooms, 
Toredor being excellent. For four pots of Amaryllis 
the leading prize was again secured by Mrs. Duncan, 
the prizes being presented by Messrs. R. P. Ker & 
•Sons. 
The single stove plant in bloom was won by R. P. 
Houston, Esq., M.P., with Begonia Glorie de 
Sceaux. For the single greenhouse plant in flower 
Mrs. Duncan scored with Imantophyllum miniatum, 
3 ft. in diameter. The prize for two Orchids was 
won by F. Cross, Esq. (gardener, Mr. C. Duke), 
with Oncidium cavendishianum and Odontoglossum 
Insleayii. For the single plant, W. C. Atkinson, 
Esq. (gardener. Mr. J. Madeley), led with Coelogyne 
cristata. For the specimen Fern, J. H. Wilson, Esq. 
(gardener, Mr. F. Field), led with Pteris serrulaia 
major, well grown. 
For one Azalea, R. P. Houston, Esq, M.P., 
scored, Mrs. Duncan being in the coveted position 
for three plants in 8-in. pots (the first prize presen¬ 
ted by W. Hill, Esq., Grassendale). W. C. Atkin¬ 
son, Esq., had the finest hardy Rhododendron ; and 
for one Rose the same exhibitor had the best. For 
three hardy forced plants, W. J. Davey, Esq., won 
with good plants ; and also for the single Palm, with 
Kentia fosteriana. For four Cinerarias, Mrs. Watts 
(gardener, Mr. J. Lewis), won with good types. 
R.P.Houston,Esq.,M.P., was first for five table plants, 
two Callas, and four pots of Lily of the Valley. 
W. J. Davey, Esq., took the premier awards for one 
hardy Azalea, and four pots herbaceous plants. 
Messrs. R. P. Ker & Sons staged a bank of 
Amaryllis, remarkable for their form and colour, the 
pick of a good lot being Imperial, Ladas, and 
Sultan, all rich crimsons, and Phoebus, a beautifully 
veined variety. The firm also contributed a beauti¬ 
ful group of Palms, Imantophyllums, Azaleas, 
Lilacs, &c., of leading kinds. 
The management was under Mr. E. Evans 
(chairman), Mr. J. Madeley (treasurer), and Mr. T. 
Johnson (secretary), the details beiDg ably carried 
out. Messrs. Cromwell and Heaney were the 
adjudicators. 
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OBITUARY. 
Mr. Thomas Boyd. 
The many friends of Mr. Thomas Boyd, late gar¬ 
dener to Williarft Fcrbes, Esq., Callendar Park, Stir¬ 
lingshire, will be deeply moved to learn that one so 
well known and so much respected by a very wide 
Mr. Thomas Boyd. 
circle of friends has been removed suddenly by death, 
on Monday, March 19th. Our friend and neighbour 
has not been quite well of late, but showed nothing 
to indicate that his end was so near. His kind and 
affable manner had gained him many friends. 
Either as a successful exhibitor or as a judge at 
exhibitions his kindly unassuming manner was 
always in evidence, and by such he became very 
popular among his compeers. He was a native of 
Hopetoun, near Edinburgh, and had excellent oppor¬ 
tunity of gaining a thorough knowledge of gardening 
as an apprentice, journeyman, and foreman. He was 
early in evidence as a successful exhibitor of fruits, 
especially with general collections, and with Grapes ; 
and for over twenty years has been known as one of 
the leading prize winners in the North. He attended 
all the International shows in England and in Scot¬ 
land, where he was always well to the front, and 
returned with many of the most valuable prizes. 
He had, for Grapes, two Veitch Memorial prizes, 
besides cups and plate. For some years he gave a good 
account of himself when head gardener to Sir W. 
Wallace, Lochryan, Wigtonshire. From there he 
came to Callendar Park, near Falkirk, where he has 
shown much talent and zeal in the management of 
the fine gardens of Mr. Forbes for twenty years. 
Mr. Boyd has left a widow and large family to mourn 
his loss. He was fifty-five years of age.— M. Temple, 
Canon House, Falkirk, N.B. 
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