August 25, 1900. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
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at luncheon in Roebuck Hotel, High Street. Com¬ 
pared with last year, the entries were as numerous 
as usual, and the quality was, on the whole, of high 
standard. Potatos at most of the shows seem clean 
and good this season ; Carrots at this show brought 
out a keen competition, and some fine samples were 
on view. Oeions had scarcely gained their full size, 
but were more or less of good form. Vegetable 
Marrows were numerous, though Turnips were not 
plentiful nor so clean as one would like. Beets made 
a creditable show, and French and Runner Beans 
are always abundantly and well shown. 
In the flower and plant sections, there was an 
increase both in the number and quality of the 
exhibits. Cottagers’ plants, such as Zonals, Pelar¬ 
goniums, Fuchsias, and Coleus, were above the 
average in quality. Floral decorations could 
scarcely be called a prominent feature, though the 
vases of annuals and herbaceous cut flowers were 
effective in their several positions. The groups of 
decorative foliage and flowering plants were, cn the 
whole, good, and aided much to the \ariety and 
quality of the exhibition. 
Among the efforts in this line—though, of course, 
non-competitive—was a splendid semi-circular group 
from Mr. H. J. Jones, of the Ryecroft Nursery, 
Lewisham. It occupied the complete end of a large 
tent, being concave in the centre, and was well 
brought out at the ends—semi-lunar shaped. Well 
flowered varieties of Cannas occupied the centre, 
and towards the front mounds of the best sorts of 
single “ Zonals ” were grouped. Sweet Peas in pots, 
Begonias, Caladiums, Araucaria excelsa, Crotons, 
Palms and Bamboos, &c., completed this exceedingly 
handsome and lively coloured group. 
Messrs. John Laing & Sons, of Forest Hill, S.E., 
set up a composite group, which included pot Nec¬ 
tarines and Peaches finely sprinkled with fruits at 
the back of the group. Then in front was staged a 
collection of early-flowering Chrysanthemums, of the 
Madame Desgranges and Lady Fitzwigram varieties. 
These were quite refreshing thus early in the season. 
The front subjects consisted of pot Ivies, Yuccas, 
Euonymus radicans, Negundo aceroides variegatum, 
Thuyas, Cupressus, &c., forming a varied and valu¬ 
able exhibit. 
Mr. A. Noakes, Entomologist and Taxidermist, 13, 
Brownhill Road, Catford, S.E., staged a beautiful 
collection of pretty butterflies, moths and lepidop- 
tera in general, including stufled birds, and cases of 
mounting instruments, &c. An interesting little 
group. 
Messrs. B. Malltr & Sons, 61, High Street, Lew¬ 
isham, showed hardy herbaceous cut flowers, among 
which was noted the beautiful Oenothera speciosa, 
Lilium tigrinum, and such other select border flowers. 
Mr. H. J. Jones had a stand of vegetables com¬ 
prising some bulbs of the best Onions in the show, 
variety A'lsa Cra'g. Moore's Cream Vegetable 
Marrows were also shown in perfection, Satisfaction 
Potatos, and Rochford Market Cucumber were as 
fine as could be desired. 
In the competitive classes the chief prize winners 
for vegetables were Messrs. Chas. Payne, H. Vagg, 
W. A. Ovenden, for Potatos; C. T. Green, W. 
Musson, and G. Tilbury, for Peas; W. Farrant for 
Runner Beans ; J. Roberts for Beet; and Musson, 
Thomas, and Jarman, for Onions. Mr. W. Musson, 
of Lewisham, won again for the collection of vege¬ 
tables in the cottagers’ section; Mr. W. Savage was 
second, each with fair lots. 
Mr. E Dove, of Bickley, beat Mr. T. Goldriag for 
a group of plants arranged for effect. Other winners 
for plants and cut flowers were Messrs. L. Humphrey, 
C. Payne, Geo. Evars, G. F. Edwards, F.W.Wescott, 
F. Jarrett, C. Perry, and others. 
Mr. H. Hoare, 30, Vernon Street, Kensington, 
W., exhibited a cleansing preparation named vegetine, 
for boots, gloves, stains on clothes, &c., in neat 
round tins, and being simple and effective in use, 
this preparation ought to find demand. 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF 
ABERDEEN .—August 16 th, ijth and 18 th. 
The annual three days' show of the above northern 
horticultural society passed off most successfully, 
the weather conditions being in marked contrast to 
those which beftl the society last year. It may be 
remembered that a fearful hurricane completely 
demolished the tents and jumbled up fruits, flowers, 
plants and vegetables in pathetic confusion and 
destruction Duthie Park was again the meeting 
place, and Dr. Farquharson, M.P., opened the 
show. 
Though the entries were not so numerous as they 
have been previously, the committees made things as 
attractive around the marquees and about the grounds 
as possible. The judges on this occasion were : Pot 
plants and hothouse fruit, Mr. J. Fraser Smith, 
Cullen House, and Mr. James Moir, Earnock House, 
Hamilton. Cut flowers, Mr. Alex. Reid, Idvies 
Gardens, Letham, Forfarshire, and Mr. Alex. Robb, 
Brucklay Castle. Potatos and hardy fruit, Mr. 
William Smith, Aberdeen, and Mr. John Ogston. 
Bourtie Gardens, Inverurie. Vegetables, Mr. R. 
Cairns, Balruddery House, Dundee, and Mr. John 
Wilson, Charleton House, Montrose. 
Pot Plants. -Most of the well-known exhibitors 
at the Aberdeen shows were again in evidence here. 
A. O. Gill, Esq. (gardener, Mr. A. Grigor), Fairfield, 
Aberdeen, was first for the group of plants arranged 
for effect, and occupying ten feet in diameter. 
Mr. John Proctor, gardener to Sir Wm. Hender¬ 
son, Devanha House, was second. The society’s 
Silver Medal for the best specimen flowering plant 
was awarded to Mr. A. Howie, The Gardens, Drum- 
tochty Castle, Kincardine, while the specimen foliage 
plant was best shown by Mr. J. Proctor, who also 
received a Medal. The medal awards for the finest 
Ferns and Pelargoniums went to Mr. A. Grigor, and 
he was also also first for the best six table plants. 
Mr. Alex. Douglas, Belhelvie, obtained a Medal for 
Zonal Pelargoniums, and for tuberous Begonias. A 
Silver Medal was awarded to Mr. John Sim, Glen- 
burnie Park. 
Cut Flowers. —Cut flowers, as is natural, formed 
a chief feature of the exhibition. Roses were shown 
by Mr. George McLennan, gardener to R. W. Duff, 
Esq., Fetteresso Castle, Stonehaven, coming in first 
for 24 distinct blooms. Dahlias, though somewhat 
early, were singularly well shown by Mr. George 
Milne, gardener to Lady Gordon Cathcart, Cluny 
Castle; Mr. Geo. McLennan, Mr. A. Grigor, and 
Mr. J. D. Crozier of Durris. Mr. W. L. Johnston, 
Ardennan, Port Elphinstone, had a splendid exhibit 
of twelve Asters. Mr. Alex. Douglas, Middlemuir, 
Belhelvie, and Mr. R. C. Burnett, Schoolhouse, 
Echt, were most successful for herbaceous flowers. 
Mr. W. Scorgie, Rubislawden House, received a 
Medal for a fine display of decorative cut flowers. 
Mr. A. King, Danestone, shewed double Stocks, 
Miss Lizzie Adam was first fer a bouquet consisting 
entirely of Roses. 
Mr. Samuel Robertson, Ferrybill House, was 
first for the hand bouquet. For a model garden and 
bedding design of flowering and foliage plants, Mr. 
J. Brown, Blackhall Castle, Banchory, was first ; 
and Mr. Geo. Sherriff, Danestone Gardens, 
second. 
In tha nurserymen's section,Messrs.D. and W.CrolJ, 
Dundee, stood first for three dozen Roses. Messrs. 
Adam and Craigmyle were first for twenty-four Tea 
Roses. 
Vegetables. —The vegetable display was very 
satisfactory, and competition was fairly keen. Mr. 
Alex. PatersoD, Ruthrieston, had the chief prizes for 
Cabbages, Turnips, and Carrots. Mr. Alex. Howie, 
Drumtochty Castle, was first for Cucumbers, while 
Mr. Andrew Hutton, gardener to George Keith, Esq , 
Usan House, Montrose, and Mr. Harper, of Perth, 
shared the honours for Onions and Leeks. 
Messrs. J. Cocker & Son, Aberdeen, were 
awarded a Gold Medal for the best display by a 
nurseryman, having some fine exhibits in a tent of 
their own. 
Fruit. —The fruit competition was decidedly good 
and satisfactory. In the gardeners’ division Mr. 
Alex. Howie again was to the fore, winning for a 
collection of nine sorts. For a collection of hardy 
fruits in six dishes, Mr. Geo. Taylor, of Inchgarth, 
gained the society’s Silver Medal. Mr. Sam Rowie, 
Raeden, M d Stocket, was first for Strawberries. 
Mr. W. Harper, Tullibelton House, Perth, was first 
for Cherries. Mr. A. King, Danestone, led for 
Gooseberries and for Jargonelle Pears. Mr. A. 
Hutton, Lsan House, took the principal awards fir 
white Grapes, Peaches, and dessert Apples. Mr. A. 
Grigor beat him in the class for black Grapes, 
however. 
“ ONE AND ALL” FLOWER SHOW. 
August tyth and 18th. 
The members of the Agricultural aud Horticultural 
Association, Ltd. held their thirteerth annual 
exhibition at the Crystal Palace on Friday and 
Saturday, August 17th and 18th. 
Whatever else the Co-operative Festivals may 
accomplish, one thing is very evident, they have 
been the means of educating the working men of 
the different societies throughout the kingdom who 
exhibit at the annual flower, fruit, and vegetable 
show, to what are the best points in fruits, flowers, 
and vegetables. The show last week was of all¬ 
round merit. Vegetables were numerous and 
excellent, and so were fruits, flowers, and plants. 
Section II. 
Open to gardeners and employes of members and 
customers of the Agricultural and Horticultural 
Association, Ltd. 
Pot Plants. -For three pots of annuals, dis¬ 
tinct, Mr. W. Russell, of Bromley, won with speci¬ 
mens such as are rarely seen. He was also first 
for three pot Asters, distinct varieties; also for one 
pot Balsam and one Lobelia, the competition in 
each case being keen. Mr. F. Batt, Norwood, how¬ 
ever, won for a pot Tropaeolum, beating Mr. H. 
Cooper, of Bromley. Mr. C. Moody, of Penge, 
was first for a specimen Phlox Drummondi, showing 
a bushy, dwarf, floriferous, glowing crimson variety, 
a perfect model of good culture. He also deservedly 
won first for a Petunia, a pure white form of large 
dimensions, a yard through, and grown in a 6-in pot. 
The prize for a double variety was also his. 
Vegetables. —Mr. A. Basile, of Weybridge, was 
first for a collection of vegetables open to all 
exhibitors in the south of England. This first prize 
exhibit was really a fine collection, including 
Potatos of remarkable size and evenness, Onions, 
Carrots, Celery, strong, even, and good; Beet, 
Beans, and Parsnips, &c. Mr. Holton, of the 
Oxford Co-operative Society, Ltd., was an able 
second; and Mr. W. Emerton, of Buckingham, 
third. There were six entries. Mr.‘Emerton won in 
Class III., for a dish of Runner Beans. All the 
exhibits in this class were very creditable, and com¬ 
petition was fairly keen. Mr. H. Cole, Bromley, 
won for a like exhibit of French Beans. In the 
Beet classes, Mr. E. Kirtland, of Oxford, did best. 
Round Beet was numerously and well shown. 
Mr. J. E. Bugby, Desboro’, had three splendid 
Cabbages, which brought him first prize; Mr. J. 
Holton, of Oxford, followed second; and third, Mr. 
C. Moody, of Penge. For three red pickling Cab¬ 
bages, Mr. C. Osman, of Sutton, led the way. 
Carrots were all clean and excellent, and nothing 
could be finer than Mr. G. Palmer's first prize col¬ 
lection of “ One and All " red Intermediate. Mr. J. 
Holton was second. For scarlet ditto, Mr. Holton 
stood first ; while for nine of Long Surrey Carrots, 
Mr. W. Emerton was the winner. Mr. J. Holton 
won for three Cauliflowers and also for Celery, both 
the ” One and All ” Solid Red and Giant White. 
Competition in all the vegetable classes was tight. 
Mr. R. T. Howell, of Staple Aston, had two beauti¬ 
ful Cucumbers. Mr. J. Holton won for Leeks, with 
first-rate specimens. Lettuces were coarse, though 
numerously shown. 
Onions made a noble show, and on the whole they 
were of high merit. Mr. R. Chamberlain, of Read¬ 
ing, won in Class XIX , with magnificent bulbs. Mr. 
E. Emerton was second ; and third, Mr. Holton. 
Mr. A. Basile won for nine spring-sown Spanish 
varieties; and Mr. J. Holton for nine autumn-sown 
Giant Roccas. Mr. J. Martin, of Newells, came 
second in this latter class. Mr. J. Holton, of Oxford, 
won for Parsnips, and Mr. A. E. Kirtland for Peas, 
all the entries for which were creditable. 
Potatos, as we have said before on show occasions, 
are proving of A 1 quality this year. The show at 
the Crystal Palace was no exception. Some really 
magnificent dishes of this tuber were shown. Mr. 
J. Holton won for a collection of six dishes of nine 
tubers each, comprising three kidney and three 
round, distinct, the prize being awarded for weight 
and quality of appearance ; Mr. A. Basile, of Wey¬ 
bridge, was second ; Mr. G. Palmer, third; and Mr , 
W. Emerton, fourth. Mr. J. Holton was first for a 
like entry of round Potatos; and Mr. G. Palmer, 
second. 
For a collection of six sorts of Salads, the prizes 
went respectively to Messrs. Emerton, Basile, and 
H. Cooper, of Bromley. Mr. A. Chamberlain was 
first for a dish of Tomatos. Mr. H. Batt, of Nor¬ 
wood, won for three green Marrows ; and also for 
three cream sorts. There were thirty-three fine 
exhibits i .1 Marrows. 
