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July 14, 1900. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
wood House, Addiscombe, third. All three groups 
were smartly arranged, and the plants of good 
quality. 
Sweet Peas. —There was a good competition for 
bunches of Sweet Peas. In a class for twelve 
bunches of these lovely flowers, W. A. Amsden, Esq. 
(gardener, W. J. Knapp), was first; Percy T. Reid, 
Esq., came next with strong and good bunches,having 
plenty of foliage and stem; and Mrs. Crowley 
(gardener, Mr. J. Johnston), Bramley Oaks, Bramley 
Hill, third. 
Begonias. --For twelve cut blooms of double 
Begonias, F. W. Amsden, Esq , deservedly obtained 
first prize. 
Groups and Plants— H. Butcher, Esq. (gar¬ 
dener, Mr. J. Galvin), Russell Dene, Purley, took off 
the first prize for a group arranged for effect ; T. 
Peacock, Esq. (gardener, Mr. A. Dyer), Chichester 
Road, Croydon, second : and third, J. Glaisher, 
Esq., F.R.S. 
Phillip Crowley, Esq., had the best six 
Dracaenas, extra good plants. E. H. Cole, Esq., 
held a like position for six Caladiums. P. Crowley, 
Esq., was also first for six Selaginellas, having one 
of the finest pans of S. graeca we have ever seen. 
For a specimen plant in flower (Rynchcspermum 
jasminoides), he also stood first. T. B. Barron, 
Esq. (gardener, Mr. W. Collins), Park Hill Road, 
was second with a massive plant of Hydrangea 
hortensis, having large deep pink blooms. 
Philip Crowley, Esq., also won the first prize for 
a large group of choice stove foliage and flowering 
plants, including Cattleyas, Masdevallias, Ixoras, 
Begonias, and Liliums, together with the usual 
foliage plants. E. H. Coles, Esq. (gardener, Mr. J. 
Lane), was second with a much brighter group, but 
the centre was too flat, and the composition of the 
group rather loose. 
Fruit and Vegetables. —Mrs. Eversfield (gar¬ 
dener, Mr. H. Harris), Denne Park, Horsham, was 
successful in securing the first award for three 
bunches of black Grapes, having very creditable 
bunches of Black Hamburgh. W. Greenwell, Esq. 
(gardener, Mr. W. Lintott), Marden Park, was 
second with smaller bunches of the same variety. 
In the competition for three bunches of white 
Grapes the order was reversed, W. Greenwell 
having beautiful bunches of Buckland Sweetwater ; 
the third prize fell to E. D. Morton, Esq. 
Mrs. Haywood was first for one Melon, having a 
very small, but deliciously-flavoured specimen of The 
Countess ; W. Greenwell, Esq., was second with 
Blenheim Orange ; and E. D. MortOD, Esq., third. 
For fifty Strawberries of one variety, Percy T. Reid, 
Esq., was first with a splendid dish of Royal 
Sovereign; W. Greenwell, Esq., was second ; and 
Mrs. Blake, third. 
J. Glaishier, Esq., F.R.S., won for a brace of 
Cucumbers. 
For a collection of nine sorts of vegetables (to be 
grown from seeds supplied by Mr. T. Butcher), Mrs. 
Crowley, of Bramley Oaks, came in first. This 
was a fine exhibit. For a collection of six sorts, 
Mrs. Fuller (gardener, Mr. C. Perrett), Duppas Hill, 
was first, andj. Glaisher, Esq., F.R.S. , came second. 
This latter gentleman won first for a collection of 
salads, having a very full representation. Mrs. 
Blake (gardener, Mr. G. Lewry), Duppas Hill, made 
a good second. 
Miscellaneous Exhibits. 
Mr. Thomas Butcher, The Nurseries, South Nor¬ 
wood, shewed a number of floral designs, the most 
attractive of which was that of a cannon with its 
muzzle composed of white pinks, its length being 
about 4 ft., and otherwise proportionate. 
Mr. John R. Box, West Wickham and Croydon, 
showed a group of coloured shrubs, Ferns, and 
greenhouse plants, including some extra good double 
Begonias. He also had a massive collection of cut 
herbaceous flowers, Roses, Sweet Peas, and herba¬ 
ceous Calceolarias (the latter in pots), all of which 
were of first-rate merit. 
Mr. M Pritchard, Nurseryman, Christchurch, also 
arranged a large and exceedingly select group of 
cut herbaceous blooms. His English Irises were 
very large and fine. Clematis erecta, Galega 
officinalis, Iris laevigata, Eryngium alpinum, 
Gladioli, Oenotheras, Delphiniums, Paeonia Marie 
Lemoine, and Coreopsis grandiflora, were fine. 
Messrs. J. Carter & Co., High Holborn, London, 
N., made a very interesting exhibit of Japanese 
Ferns. These were composed of Davallia rhizomes 
trained in various shapes. 
Messrs. E. W. and S. Rogers, 62, High Street, 
Croydon, arranged an exhibit of garden sundries. 
Messrs. John Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, S.E., set 
up a fresh and attractive group of tree Ivies in 
various trained forms. These embraced all the 
finer varieties, coloured leaved, green leaved, 
palmate, dissected, and entire leaved sorts being 
there. (Silver Medal). 
Messrs. J. Cheal & Sons, Crawley, had a select 
collection of hardy herbaceous cut flowers, including 
groups of Violas and Roses. The group was choice 
and obtained admiration all round. 
HANLEY HORTICULTURAL.— July 5 th. 
The officials of the Hanley Horticultural Society 
have again to record a great success in their show 
this year. The weather was fine, the exhibits good, 
and the attendance numerous, including many of 
high standing. Groups of plants play an important 
part in the features of this show as a rule. Orchids 
and cut flowers are generally numerous and good, 
and fruits, plants, and vegetables are well repre¬ 
sented. The show was opened by Lady Angela 
Forbes, and others attending this ceremony and 
the luncheon included the Mayors of Hanley, Stoke, 
Longton, and Newcastle, Messrs. T. Spierpoint, 
Councillor O'Keeffe, E. V. Greatbatch, John Burn, 
W. Thompson, Bardney, and P. Weathers. 
Along with the show there were other entertain¬ 
ments. 
Roses. —Messrs. A. Dickson & Sons, New- 
townards, came off first for forty-eight distinct 
Roses, and were also first in classes for thirty-six, 
twenty-four, twelve, twelve Teas, and twelve of one 
variety of H.P.’s. 
Cut flowers. —For a collection of cut hardy 
flowers, Mr. C. Waterhouse, Prestbury, was first. 
In the floral decoration competitions, Messrs. Jenkin- 
son & Son, Newcastle ; Mr. J. Kirk, Heaton Chapel; 
Mr. W. Vause, Leamington Spa ; Messrs. 
Hodgkins & Co., West Didsbury ; Mr. H. Deverill, 
Banbury ; Mr. T. Blair, Trentham ; and Messrs. 
Hinton Bros., Warwick, were the chief prize¬ 
winners. For a dinner-table decorated the order 
was, first, Earl of Harrington, Derby ; second, Sir J. 
Pease, Bart., and third, Messrs. Hodgkins & Co. 
Plants.— Mr. J. Cypher, Cheltenham, beat Mr. 
W. Vause, Leamington Spa, for a group of plants 
arranged for effect. W. Thompson, Esq., Stone, 
however, beat him for Orchids. 
For a group of Malmaison and other Carnations 
arranged for effect in pots, Mr. P. Blair beat Mr. 
Goodacre. Mr. J. Cypher was first for six Palms, 
and Mr. Vause, second. Mr. W. Thompson beat 
Mr. J. Cypher for six exotic plants. For twelve Cala¬ 
diums, Mr. R. G. Howson was first ; Mr. J. 
Maddock, Alsager, second; and Mr. P. Blair, third. 
The best six hardy Ferns were shown by Mr. W. 
Pyatt, Newcastle; and second, Mr. E. Deaken. 
Mr. Lovatt had the six finest fancy Pelargoniums, 
though Mr. Pyatt again led for six zooals. Mr. T. 
Bolton exhibited and secured the first prize for six 
stove and greenhouse plants, beating Mr. J. Thorn- 
burn, who stepped in before Mr. Dalksey, of 
Talke. 
Mr. Bolton beat Mr. A. S Dix, of Shelton, in a 
class for six exotic Ferns. Mr. R. G. Howson, of 
Hanley, was first in the gardener’s class for a group 
of effectively-arranged plants. Miss Wright came 
second - 
Fruit and Vegetables. —For a collection of nine 
dishes of fruit to include black and white Grapes, 
the Right Hon. Lady Beaumont, York, was placed 
first; Lord Bagot, Rugeley, second; the Earl of 
Carnarvon, Burton, third; and fourth, Sir J. Pease, 
M.P., Guisborough. For a collection of six dishes, 
Pines excluded, the order was thus ;—Sir J. Pease, 
Bart., M.P., first; Earl of Harrington, second ; and 
Lord Bagot, third. Lady Beaumont,York, was first for 
two bunches of Black Hamburgh, and also for four 
bunches of Grapes. For two bunches of White Mus¬ 
cats, Sir J. Pease was first, while Lady Beaumont led 
for two bunches of any other white variety. Mr. P. 
Blair won for six Peaches, and the Earl of Carnarvon 
had the best six Nectarines. The above winners also 
had the prizes in various positions for Melons, 
Cherries, Strawberries, &c. The Earlpf Carnarvon 
had the best collection of six distinct kinds of 
vegetables ; Lady Beaumont, came second ; and Mr. 
T. Bolton, third. The Earl of Carnarvon also won 
Messrs. Webb & Sons’ prize for a collection of six 
kinds of vegetables. For the best exhibit of Grapes 
or other fruit in the show grown with the aid of 
Messrs. Pearson & Sons' manures, Sir J. Pease 
won, and Lord Barnard obtained second prize. 
Mr. John Forbes, Hawick, was the only exhibitor 
from Scotland, and as usual his samples of Pent- 
stemons, Phloxes, Carnations, and Pansies well 
sustained his reputation and that of his country. 
The crowds who hung round this exhibit seemed 
agreeably surprised to see the above flowers so well 
shown at this date. The Phloxes and Pentstemons 
were shown in pots, with huge spikes of large well 
formed flowers, many of them being over 4 ft. high, 
the varieties shown were all of recent introduction 
and were to many an eye opener. In front of the 
above were specimen blooms of Carnations and 
Pansies, to the tune of about 200, including that 
grand scarlet perpetual Yule-tide Carnation which is 
now such a general favourite. The other Carnations 
were all border varieties of the newer sorts. Teviot- 
dale (twenty blooms) was really magaificent, it is a 
white ground slightly marked rosy scarlet, and very 
large and well formed. The exhibit as a whole was 
undoubtedly a feature of the show. (Large Silver 
Medal.) 
Awards for Miscellaneous Exhibits. —Gold 
Medals were awarded to Messrs. J. Hill & Son, 
Edmonton; Messrs. White; and Mr. Hartland. 
Silver Medals to Messrs. Dicksons, Ltd., Chester; 
Messrs. Webb & Sons, Wordsley ; Mr. R. 
Sydenham, Birmingham; Messrs. Edwards & Son, 
Nottingham ; Messrs. Hinton & Son; Messrs. Patti- 
son & Son ; Messrs. Hewett & Co.; and Mr. F. 
Foulkes, of Birmingham. Messrs. J. Peed & Sons, 
London, also obtained a Silver Medal and Certifi¬ 
cates for new Begonias ; and likewise Messrs. W. & 
J. Birkenhead, of Sale, near Manchester. 
NATIONAL ROSE.— 7th. 
The annual exhibition of the National Rose Society 
at the Crystal Palace, has again run its 
course ; and though the blooms were considerably 
below the average in size and quality, many fine 
flowers were shown, and the exhibition, as a whole, 
was highly attractive. The day was a little overcast 
and cloudy, but otherwise fine, and there was a great 
crowd of visitors during the whole of the afternoon. 
Nurserymen. 
The Champion Trophy, Gold Medal and money 
prize for seventy-two distinct varieties of Roses 
were won by Messrs. A. Dickson & Sons, Newtown- 
ards, Co. Down, Ireland. They had splendid 
blooms of Suzanne Marie Rodocanacbi (Silver 
Medal for the best hybrid perpetual), Oscar Cordell, 
Francois Michelon, Gustave Piganeau, Gladys 
Harkness, Mrs. R. G. Sharman Crawford, Ulrich 
Brunner, Mrs. J. Laing, Captain Hayward, Robert 
Scott, Her Majesty, Etienne Levet, Horace Vernet, 
Mdme. Prosper Laugier, Marquise Litta, Oscar Cor¬ 
dell, &c. Good Tea and H. T. varieties were Bessie 
Brown, Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, Ernest Metz, The 
Bride, Niphetos, Souvenir d'Elise, Muriel Grahame, 
Maman Cochet, La France, Caroline Testout, Daisy, 
and Mildred Grant. Mr. B. R. Cant, Colchester.was a 
very good second, showing grand blooms of Ulrich 
Brunner, Madame Gabriel Luizet, Mrs. W. J. Grant, 
Mrs. Cocker, Marchioness of Londonderry, Lawrence 
Allen, Marie Finger, Clio, White Lady, Golden Gate, 
Mdme. Hoste, Cleopatra, Kaiserin Augusta Victoria 
(finely coloured), Comtesse de Nadaillac, and others. 
The third prize was taken by Messrs. D. Prior & 
Son, Colchester, who had fine blooms of Alba rosea, 
Her Majesty, Rubens, &c. 
The leading award for forty distinct varieties, three 
blooms of each, was again secured by Messrs. A. 
Dickson & Sons, who had a splendid array of blooms. 
Some of the finest included Mrs. J. Laing, Her 
Majesty, Francois Michelon, Gustave Piganeau, 
Suzanne Marie Rodocanachi, White Lady, Mrs. R. 
G. S. Crawford, Marquis of Downshire, and Horace 
Vernet. Fine Teas, and hybrid Teas were Mildred 
Grant (Silver Medal for the best Hybrid Tea by a 
nurseryman), Caroline Testout, Mrs. Edward Maw- 
ley, and Avoca. The second award was taken by 
Mr. B. R. Cant, Colchester, who had many fine 
blooms though generally smaller in size. Messrs. 
F. Cant & Co., Braiswick Nursery, Colchester, came 
in third with a good even lot. 
For forty-eight blooms, distinct, the leading award 
was secured by Mr. Hugh D'ckson, Royal Nurseries, 
Belfast. Very fine blooms were La Fraicheur,Suzanne 
