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THE GARDENING WORLD 
November 24, 1900. 
planted that an opinion would merely be a sur¬ 
mise. Wide, smoothly shaven grass walks now in 
fine sweeping curves, then in straight lines, which 
terminate abruptly at sharp angles to again branch 
off in another direction, intersect and give variety to 
the landscape. In angles formed by the walks in the 
dales and recesses, and margining the woodland 
walks, numerous varieties in masses of a colour of 
spring-flowering bulbs have been planted We have 
it on oral authority, and can easily imagine that they 
make a lavish display in the spring time. This 
collection embraces all that is good—if there is aught 
bad amongst Narcissi; in all 17,000 bulbs of such 
varieties as Horsfieldi, grandis, Sir Watkin, Golden 
Spur, Empress, Princeps, incomparabilis.and Leedsii 
types ; also poeticus and obvallaris. 
Pine trees are largely planted in clumps, and most 
obvious are the plantations of Pinus sylvestris by 
reason of their redundancy. Bordering one of the 
already mentioned grass walks a bold line of young 
Abies noblis, feathered to their base and making 
rapid growth, were of all forms the most conspicuous. 
In one portion an attempt is being made to form a 
collection of all the rarer forms of Conifers. What 
was a few years ago denominated as a bog or marsh 
has been converted into a suitable home for many a 
fine shrub and tree. To give a touch of colour, in 
addition to the usual autumn tints, which her lady¬ 
ship dearly loves, Acers, Scarlet Oaks, and other 
coloured foliage trees have been planted promis¬ 
cuously. 
As the evening waned darkness came on apace, 
and so did the rain. We were reluctantly forced to 
forego the pleasure of further contemplation of the 
beauties of Nature, rendered effective by the agency 
of man. This completed our sojourn in what is 
a lovely and pleasant Highland home, that will im¬ 
prove with passing years.— D. M. 
CBRYSflNTHEinuni SHOWS. 
ULSTER HORTICULTURAL. —November 13 th and 
14th. 
The Chrysanthemum and fruit show held by this 
influential horticultural society at Belfast, on Tues¬ 
day and Wednesday of last week, was one of the 
finest which has been held in Ireland. This is say¬ 
ing much, but not too much. The show 
has passed as an unqualified success. The 
nobility of Ulster more or less all patronised 
the exhibition, but one of the most applaud- 
able events in connection with the meeting 
was the fact that about a thousand children from 
orphanages and convents in Belfast were permitted 
to enjoy the display for a short while on Wednesday 
morning. Here is an idea for some other societies 
to make use of, and so help themselves to popularity 
by helping others. The nurserymen of the east 
Irish coast and a few from England were present, 
and greatly benefited the show. In the competitive 
classes Mr. J. McKellar, gardener to Lord Ashbrook, 
Castle Durrow, Co. Dublin, again distinguished him¬ 
self. He is regarded as the champion Chrysanthe- 
mist of Ireland, and upheld his fame by winning 
first for twenty vases of Japanese blooms, distinct, 
three blooms in each. He staged amongst others 
Nellie Pockett, Pride of Madford, Mrs. Coomber, 
Mrs. Barkley, and G. J. Warren. Mr. Peter Brock, 
gardener to Capt. G. Nicholson, Glenmore, was 
second, having also a splendid lot ; and third, Mr. 
Thos. Bradshaw, gardener to the Marquis of Down- 
shire, Hillsborough Castle. 
For fourteen vases ditto, in eight varieties, Mr. 
Peter McHaffie, gardener to Wm. Robertson, Esq., 
Netherleigh, Strandtown, showed a very fine collec¬ 
tion, winning first. Mr. James Reid, gardener to 
G. H. Brown, Esq., J.P., of Helens Bay, was a good 
second, and Mr. Wm. Hodgins, gardener to John 
Torrens, Esq., Rosstulla, third. For six, vases of 
single vars. Mr. Wm. Tyndall, Gilltown, Co. Kil¬ 
dare, led, followed by Mr. Wm. Dickson, Crawfords- 
burn. 
Then in the class for forty-eight distinct Japs. Mr. 
J. McKellar beat T. H. Torrens, Esq., and third, Mr. 
Peter Brock. These competitors were the chief 
prize winners in all the cut bloom classes. For 
twenty-four incurved blooms, in eighteen varieties, 
Thos. H. Torrens, Esq., was first, and the Marquis 
o Downshire second. For twelve incurved, dis¬ 
tinct John Torrens, Esq., led off, Lord Ashbrook 
came second, and Francis Watson, Esq., J.P., 
third. 
The groups of plants were a strong feature of the 
show. For a group 16 ft. by 12 ft., Mr. P. McHaffie 
stood first; Mr. H. Kirkpatrick, gardener to A. D. 
Lemon, Esq., J.P., Edgecombe, Strandtown, 
second. 
For a smaller group, Mr. R. Draper, Conway, 
Dunmurry, received first honours; Mr A. McHaffie, 
Willowfield House, Belfast, came second ; and Mr. 
Thos. McDonald, Fort William, Belfast, third. 
Mr. T. McDonald led for a group (7 ft.), arranged 
for effect. 
For a group of stove and greenhouse plants 
effectively disposed, Mr. Wm. McDonald, The Moat, 
Strandtown, was in this case the first prize winner. 
Miscellaneous Exhibits. —Mr. Hugh Dickson, 
The Royal Nurseries, Belfast, set up an attractive 
exhibit of stove, foliage and flowering plants, 
arranged with great taste and skill. Orchids were a 
particular feature of the group, while choice Ferns, 
Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, Lilies, &c., were also 
included. He also staged a collection of Apples. 
Messrs. Alex. Dickson & Sons, The Royal Nur¬ 
series, Newtownards, had a grand display of choice, 
artistic floral designs, composed of Eucharis, Lilies, 
Lily of the Valley, Orchids of sorts, Tuberoses, 
Chrysanthemums, &c. Their fruit exhibit was also 
most liberal and highly creditable, containing the 
best varieties of Apples and Pears. 
Messrs. Wm. Clibran & Son, Altrincham, showed 
a display of cut Chrysanthemums. 
Messrs. Isaac House & Son, Westbury-on-Trym, 
Bristol, had a sweet display of Violets. 
Messrs. W. Wells & Co., Ltd., Earlswood Nur¬ 
series, Redhill, Surrey, had a number of their choice 
new varieties of Chrysanthemums, including W. R. 
Church, J. Meredith, Matthew Smith, C.I.V., Khaki, 
&c. 
Mr. J. E. Smith, High Street, Belfast, had a num¬ 
ber of attractive floral designs. Mr. C. M’Kimm, 
Curator of Belfast Botanic Garden; and Mr. T. H. 
Dickson, superintendent of Ormeau Park, each had 
groups of Chrysanthemums. 
The Ichthemic Guano Co., Ipswich, were also 
present with their goods. 
CATERHAM .—November 13 th and, 14th. 
This show, which was held in the Drill, Hall, 
November 13th and 14th, was almost entirely con¬ 
fined to Caterham growers. The only outside 
exhibitors were Mr. Friend, gardener at Rooksnest, 
Godstone, who staged, not for competition, a splen¬ 
did table of Chrysanthemum blooms; and Messrs. 
J. Laing & Sons, of Forest Hill, who had a well 
arranged bank of foliage and flowering plants and a 
superb collection of hardy fruit. Messrs. J. Peed & 
Son, of Norwood, also showed a group of Chrys¬ 
anthemums. The exhibits of Chrysanthemums, 
Primulas, and other plants were highly creditable to 
all concerned. The same remarks are alike applica¬ 
ble to the exhibits of fruit and vegetables. The 
general effect within the hall was most pleasing. 
The success of this show depends on the gate 
takings, and we sympathise with the committee and 
secretary upon the deplorable weather they experi¬ 
enced. A special prize for foliage and flowering plants 
has been promised for next autumn,from which Chrys¬ 
anthemums are to be excluded; the object being to 
create a rivalry in the neighbourhood in the growing 
of such things as Solanums, Bouvardias, and other 
winter decorative plants. 
In one of the groups for miscellaneous plants we 
noticed a free use was made of Nerine Fothergillii, 
and in the other of Primula Forbesii, and most 
charming this minute Primula looked among 
Maidenhair and other Ferns. These two plants 
might well be taken in hand by exhibitors elsewhere. 
The principal exhibitions are as follows :— 
For a circular group of Chrysanthemums and 
other plants, Mr. Lane was first ; Mr. Wood, second; 
Mr. Halsey, third. For a group of miscellaneous 
plants, Mr. Halsey was first; second, Mr. Wood. 
For a group of Chrysanthemums (7 ft. by 4 ft.), Mr. 
Barber was first. 
For twelve Jap. blooms and twelve incurved, 
distinct, Mr. Lane beat Mr. Halsey. For eighteen 
Japs., distinct, Mr. Lane was again first ; Mr. J. 
Jones, second ; and Mr. Halsey, third. For six Japs, 
and six incurved varieties, Mr. G. Young was first; 
Mr. Russell, second ; and Mr. Prior, third. In the 
class for a vase of five Japanese blooms of any one 
variety, Mr. Halsey led; Mr. Lane came second; 
and Mr. Appleton, third. For nine Primulas, Mr. 
Halsey beat Mr. Appleton, and third, Mr. Taylor. 
For six plants of Begonia Gloire dp Lorraine, Mr. 
Appleton was here first, and Mr. Brand, second. 
There were also classes for fruits and vegetables 
in which the chief winners were those above named 
CHESTER. —November 13th and 14 th. 
In glorious sunshine the Paxton Society scored a 
record in entries, and undoubtedly an improvement 
in quality. Unfortunately for the executive it is not 
able to expand the Town Hall so as to accommodate 
its enlarged sphere. The staging was done admir¬ 
ably, and showed to advantage the exhibits, which 
were much appreciated as shown by the crowded 
attendance at the opening ceremony, which was 
performed by Lady L. Grosvenor under the presi¬ 
dency of his worship the Mayor. 
In Section A, or that devoted to gardeners and 
market gardeners, the Apples and Pears were fine in 
colour and size. The chief first prize winners were 
Mrs. Townsend Ince, Mrs. A Dixon, the Rev. L. 
Garnet, Sir G. Maybrick, Bart., Capt. Fielden, 
Messrs. J. Sanderson, J. Day, B. C. Roberts, E. 
Dixon, H. Lyle Smith, E. Paul, and Simon Nowall. 
In the all comers class, Mr. John Watkins, Hereford, 
won for fifty dishes. His Peasgood’s Nonsuch, 
Warner’s King, Hollandbury Striped Beefing, 
Worcester Pearmain, and Cox’s Pomona were fine 
in size and colour. Messrs. Pewtress Bros, 
followed with a good lot. 
For six boxes packed for market, Messrs. Pewtress 
won with highly coloured Blenheim Orange. For 
Tomatos, Mr. E. Dixon led with Peachblow. 
The groups of Chrysanthemums numbered six, all 
of unusual merit. Mrs. R. S. Hudson (gardener, 
Mr. E. Stubbs), had the premier lot, with grand 
flowers beautifully staged. For six Japanese, Mr. 
T. Gibbons Frost was first; and for four plants, Mr. 
R. Whipp. For four single varieties, Mrs. Mac- 
Laren (gardener, Mr. S. Garner). For the best 
arranged stand of twelve naturally grown trusses, 
single varieties, Miss Humberston (gardener, Mr. 
W. Wakefield) won with a pretty lot. For twelve 
Japanese, Mr. F. W. Soames was to the fore. For 
six blooms, Mrs. R. S. Hudson; six incurves, Mr. 
T. Case Morris (gardener, Mr. G. Sedgwick). For the 
best arranged table, Mrs. W. Welsby won with a 
light arrangement of single varieties. 
Exhibits not for competition included a splendid 
table contributed by the Duke of Westminster 
(gardener, Mr. N. F. Barnes), Eaton Hall, consisting 
of fruits and cut flowers, artistically arranged. This 
fine exhibit was worthily accorded the society's 
Gold Medal. 
Mrs. Hudson showed plants and cut flowers ; 
Mrs. Tyrer (gardener, Mr. A. Ellans), a well 
flowered pot of Eucharis grandiflora; Messrs. 
Dicksons, Chester, plants and fruits ; Mr. McHattie, 
fruits and plants; and Messrs. Isaac House & Son, 
Bristol, Violets. 
Mr. G. P. Milne (secretary), Mr. R. Wakefield 
(president), and the committee ably carried out the 
arrangements. 
DULWICH, —November 13 th and 14th. 
The seventh annual exhibition of the Dulwich 
Chrysanthemum Society quite surpassed any of the 
earlier ones, the entries in the various classes 
totalling 20 per cent, more than those of last year. 
Nine groups of 50 and 60 sq. ft. were arranged in 
the hall, five amateurs on one side and four gar¬ 
deners on the other, besides many other smaller 
size groups. The first and second prize groups in 
each case were exceptionally fine, and the other 
entries were by no means outclassed. The staging 
of the group by Mr. H. F. Foster was, however, ex¬ 
ceptionally well done, considering that this is the 
first time this member has shown a large group. 
Mr. A. M. Falkner was again first for six bush 
plants, a very fine entry, grand plants of Viviand 
Morel, Charles Davis, and Pride of Madford par¬ 
ticularly calling for comment. The John Shrimpton 
included in the third prize exhibit of Mr. H. G. 
McLean was also exceptionally meritorious. 
The entries for small groups in the novices’ classes 
were pretty well filled, the one for nine plants elicit¬ 
ing six entries, the first prize group being an ex¬ 
ceptionally good one shown by Mr. T. Bradbury. 
The classes for cut blooms open to gardeners and 
others were the only ones which w6re not well filledj 
