September 8, 1900’ 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
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Pollock, P. Lady Chesterfield, P. Flower of Spring, 
P. Raspail, and Fuchsia Meteor, and having linked 
and heart-shaped lines of Pyrethrum Golden Feather, 
spaces filled with Alternanthera, and the beds in 
most cases edged with Lobelias or Echiveras. Of 
course all these varieties of Pelargoniums are not 
found in any one bed. One variety generally fills 
nearly the whole of a bed and furnishes something 
worth looking at. The colours are wgll blended 
both in the beds themselves and the beds one with 
the other. 
From the pergolas and verandahs which shelter 
the bazaars, beautifully filled baskets containing 
Ivy-leaved Pelargoniums Lysimachia Nummularia, 
Musk, and Lobelia, are suspended; while showers 
of Ampelopsis bend down among the flowers, and 
plants of the same cover all the pillars. The 
Woman’s Exhibition (which includes “ A Dinka 
(Soudanese) Village," “ Women of all Nations," 
representing the homes and home life of some 
twenty-three countries ; the never failing Canadian 
Water Chute, &c ), is quite successful, and we are 
pleased to think that the Messrs. Laing, of Forest 
Hill, have again aided toward this success. 
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Hardening Miscellany, 
STRAWBERRY THE MONARCH. 
I quite recently had an opportunity of comparing 
this with Royal Sovereign and Leader growing on 
the same piece of ground. The crop of each kind 
was magnificent, while all three were in this respect 
about on a par. Monarch withstood the wet weather 
far better than the other two, and in this instance it 
was a tfifle later. It carries better than the others, 
and is the best flavoured one of the three. Possibly, 
like some other fine varieties, it may not succeed 
everywhere alike.— W. B. G. 
ELISMA NATANS. 
This pretty little aquatic, whose tiny, dark green, 
oval leaves float flatly on the surface of still-water, 
is further meritorious in the meantime, because of its 
clusters of showy white blossoms. In pot culture, 
when plunged in water, this, when successful, is a 
fine little subject. 
ARALIA CORDATA. 
This is sometimes just a trifle too lank and lax to be 
perfectly handsome or commendable as a hardy or¬ 
namental foliage plant. In a good heavy loam and 
given an open site, it develops huge leaves, the pin¬ 
nules of the divisions being of large size individually. 
The flower trusses are very little of an improvement, 
being greenish-white. The plant is sometimes 
planted among dwarf shrubs on the higher parts of 
rockeries. 
LOBELIA SESSILIFOLIA. 
Though not particularly beautiful, L. sessilifolia, the 
stalkless-leaved Lobelia has yet some claims to merit. 
It is tall—2^ft. to 3ft., and has bright sky-blue 
flowers, which are arranged closely to form a raceme 
of ijft. in length. The leaves are dark green, oblong 
and tapering, being about 41'ns, long. For a border 
or rock garden the plant is worthy of notice. 
CANARY CREEPER IN THE OPEN. 
“In the open" is a technical phrase of gardeners 
which dismisses the small word "air,” yet implies 
it. But a plant on an out-door wall is perfectly " in 
the open,” as the Canary Creeper always is, but I 
apply the phrase here to trained groups of the pretty 
plant in open borders, or grown like Sweet Peas 
trained to stakes out in the borders, free from warm 
walls or such protection. When sufficient seeds are 
planted to make a bushy figure, the Canary Creeper 
in the open border is quite a success. Perhaps some 
readers may try a border sowing, nursing the seed¬ 
lings till they are well advanced. 
A RUSSIAN GARDEN. 
In To-day of August 2nd, a neat little photograph 
and a description of *'A Russian Garden" appears. 
When the (sometimes) broiling Russian summer ap¬ 
proaches, they of Moscow, as well as the dwellers in 
other large towns of the Tsars, flee to country houses 
situated in the neighbourhood of the city and easily 
accessible to the men-folks of the family whose busi¬ 
ness calls them to town every day. The photo spoken 
of represents such a house, having a spacious balcony. 
Magnificent Birch and Pine trees surround the house, 
and they form the verge of a forest, which extends, 
with slight breaks, for a few hundred miles or so. 
This is at Fili, on the right bank of the river Moskow, 
within forty minutes’ drive of the Pont des Mare 
Chaux, the principal street of the city. 
SOCIETIES. 
FALKIRK HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.— 
August 24 th. 
The Falkirk Horticultural Society held their annual 
summer show on Friday, August 24th, in the Town 
Hall, Falkirk. From reports we find this long- 
established show is, to put it mildly, not increasing 
in prosperity or popularity. Every committee of 
management over the destinies of any affair should 
understand that nowadays people want a great deal 
for their " bawbees.” If the exhibition as a purely 
horticultural effort fails, then follow the lead of such 
other eminently successful provincial societies as 
those of Shrewsbury, Hanley and York. Otherwise 
the fates pronounce their decree. The Falkirk show 
this year was poorer than that of last year, and last 
year, if we remember rightly, was surpassed by the 
one immediately preceding. Many of the " old 
hands ” are falling off, and for want of time and the 
means, the younger ones cannot, or will not, fill the 
places left vacant. 
The nurserymen’s exhibits of Roses, hardy her¬ 
baceous cut flowers and other displays were valuable 
and welcomed. Mr. D. Waddell, of Dunmore, was 
a chief exhibitor in the floral decorative classes. 
Mr. Wm. Robertson, of Bainsford, also gave evidence 
of his skill. Amongst Carnation growers the names 
of Mr. Robert Brown, Wallacestone; and Mr. E. 
Mackie, of Polmont, appeared. In the fruit classes, 
Mr. T. C. Sutherland, gardener to — Learmouth, 
Esq., of Parkhall, did well. Mr. John Ogilvie, of 
Larbert, was awarded the first prize for a collection 
of vegetables ; whilst for Potatos, Mr. Allen Cald¬ 
well was successful. Messrs. Murray & Son, of 
Parkhall, was one of the chief exhibitors of table 
plants. He also showed some fine Grapes and 
Tomatos. Mr. John Fleming, High Street, Falkirk, 
as secretary, assisted by the committee, carried 
through the show arrangements. 
The judges were—For plants and fruits, Mr. 
Hutchison, of Giffnock; and Mr. Paul, Armadale. 
Cut flowers, Mr. Airdrie, Larbert House ; and Mr. 
Johnston, Hay Lodge, Trinity, Edinburgh. Vege¬ 
tables, Mr. Murray, Parkhall; and Mr. McMurrick, 
Falkirk. Honey, Mr. Tweedie, Bo’ness. The 
committee, the judges, and other officials enjoyed 
luncheon at the Crown Hotel, when toasts and 
speeches followed the repast. During the evening 
the Falkirk orchestra provided a musical entertain¬ 
ment. In an open class for twenty-four Rose 
blooms, not less than twelve varieties, Mr. Hugh 
Dickson, of the Royal Nurseries, Belfast, who has 
won everywhere this season, was also first on this 
occasion. Messrs. W. & R. Ferguson, Dunfermline, 
were second ; and Messrs. D. and W. Croll, Dundee, 
third. For twenty-four Show Dahlia blooms, Mr. 
H. Dickson again led. For six table decorative 
Ferns, Mr. Wm. Robertson, Hendry Street, Bains¬ 
ford, was awarded first. The principal winners for 
pot plants were Messrs. Wm. Robertson, John 
Ogilvie, James Jarvie, Peter Tait, Allan Caldwell, 
and Peter Wilson. For cut flowers, besides some of 
the above, there were also J. McArthur, Thos. 
MorrisoD, R. Brown, J. Fleming, and F. Anderson. 
Messrs. Caldwell, Sutherland, and Jarvie were chief 
among the fruit exhibitors. 
NEWTON STEWART FLORAL FETE.— 
August 17 th. 
The annual show of the Newton-Stewart, Minnigaff, 
and District Horticultural Society took place in the 
McMillan Hall, Newton-Stewart, on Friday, August 
17th. Though the society has in years past held 
their show in conjunction with sports held out in 
Kirroughtree Park, this they abandoned on this 
occasion. With the fine weather which prevailed, 
it might have been better under canvas, but then 
there are always such great risks where tents are in 
use. The show, we are glad to learn, was better 
than the year before, and the number of entries 
reached 700. Fruits, flowers, and vegetables were 
good. Floral decorations were also a popular 
feature, and some fine original work was designed by 
Mr. J. Henderson, of Cumloden. His arrangement 
imitated a landscape planned in flowers, and proved 
what wonderful patience and skill Mr. Henderson 
must possess. 
The principal prize-winners in the gardeners 
classes were Messrs. James Day, The Gardens, 
Garlieston ; Young, Craiglaw, and Kirkcowan. The 
aggregate prize was won by Mr. Young, who had 105 
points; Mr. Day having 99. Mr. Young also won 
Messrs. Dobbie & Co.'s prize for the highest aggre¬ 
gate, including specials. 
In the amateurs’ classes, the principal winner was 
Mr. J. Devey, Stranraer, who had many firsts. The 
show was opened by Mrs. Fleming Hamilton, of 
Craiglaw, who was introduced by Sir Herbert 
Maxwell. Pianoforte recitals were given during the 
afternoon and evening by various skilful performers. 
Those responsible for the judging were :—Messrs 
Hall, Penninghame, and Cowburn, of Miningaff, 
in the amateurs’ and cottagers' sections; with Mr. 
Kirk, of Norwood, Alloa, and Mr. Buchanan, 
Bargany, South Ayrshire, in the gardeners’ classes. 
Mr. A. S. Morton, hon. secretary, and the committee 
of the Newton-Stewart Horticultural Society must 
feel satisfied with the success of the exhibition of 
1900. 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL. —August 28 th. 
(Concluded from p 14.) 
Fruit and Vegetable Committee. 
Present. —Philip Crowley, Esq., in the chair; with 
Messrs. Jas. Cheal, C. Shaw Blaker, H. Esling, Geo. 
Keif, Alex. Dean, W. Bates, F. L. Lane, G. Norman, 
Geo. Bunyard, and W. Poupart. 
Messrs. Geo. Bunyard & Co., Maidstone, staged 
thirty baskets and dishes of Apples and Pears. In 
all respects these were magnificent. The colouring 
of Lady Sudeley, William's Favourite,Red Astrachan, 
Cardinal, and Duchess of Oldenburg was 
surprisingly bright, and on many there was a deep 
" bloom," proving how much care had been laboured 
upon them. Emperor Napoleon was also very 
creditable, and among cooking sorts Lord Grosvenor, 
Ecklinville Seedling, Lord Suffield, and others were 
up to a high standard. The James Welsh was well 
shown. Petite Marguerite, William’s Bon Chretien, 
Dr. Jules Guyot, Mdme. Treyve, and Doyenne 
Bussoch, of the Pears, were large and fine. (Silver 
Knightian Medal.) 
Messrs. James Veitch & Sons, Ltd., Chelsea, 
staged a number of dishes of Apples, &c. 
Messrs. Cross & Son, Daffodil Nurseries, Wisbech, 
showed Apple Duke of York. 
Mr. Charles Turner, Slough, exhibited a tree of 
Early Rivers Nectarine lifted from the open ground. 
The tree was a good specimen, and carrying a few 
fine fruits. 
Messrs. John Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, S.E., 
had a large exhibit of Peach and Nectarine trees in 
pots, bearing moderate crops, but specially meritor¬ 
ious in their fine form and good bearing wood, the 
pinching which bad been performed having plumped 
up the wood of the current year. A collection of 
Apples was also on view, including Duchess’ 
Favourite, Lady Sudeley, Lord Suffield, Early 
Transparent, and others (Silver Banksian Medal.) 
Messrs. S. Spooner & Sons, Hounslow Nurseries, 
Middlesex, had forty dishes of well coloured 
Apples, and a few dishes of Plums and Pears. 
Amongst the Apples Worcester Pearmain showed 
up well, Lady Sudeley and Beauty of Bath were also 
high-class, as were Duchess of Oldenburg, 
Councillor, and Red Astrachan. (Silver Banksian 
Medal.) 
Mr. T. W. McHattie, gardener to the Duke of 
Wellington, Strathfieldsaye, Mortimer, Berks., 
obtained a Gold Medal for a magnificent collection 
of fruits. The exhibit included seventeen bunches 
of black Grapes, five bunches of white Grapes, 
eight Melons, eight baskets of Peaches, with five to 
nine fruits each, and Nectarines, Pears, Apples, and 
Figs. The Golden Hamburgh Grapes were very 
fine, Gros Maroc and Madresfield Court were also of 
great merit, fine in form, large berried, and 
thoroughly well fruited. It was truly a fine display. 
(Gold Medal.) 
Lord Wantage, V.C., K.C.B. (gardener, Mr. Fyfe), 
Lockinge Park, Wantage, sent up an exceedingly 
creditable table of Grapes, Melons, Plums, Cherries, 
