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THE GARDENING WORLD 
April SJ7, 1901, 
SOCIETIES. 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL OF IRELAND.— 
April 12th. 
The annual spring show of this society, held at 
Dublin, was a great success. The exhibits were 
exceptionally fine, and all the classes were well 
represented. 
As the exhibits of Roses predominate in the sum¬ 
mer shows and the Chrysanthemum in the autumn 
exhibitions, so the Daffodil takes premier place in 
the spring shows. There were some magnificent 
exhibits in the Rose classes. In the class for the 
Challenge Cup, value £io, and money prizes pre¬ 
sented by the president, Mrs. Goodbody was first 
(gardener, S. Davis) ; second, John Millar, Esq. 
(gardener, P. Geoghegan); third, F. A. Millar, Esq. 
(gardener, Denis Colohan). 
The tables of plants and flowers for artistic effect 
were very prettily arranged. D. Drimmie, Esq., was 
first (gardener, Thomas Byrne); second, Mrs. Good- 
body, Obelisk Park, Blackrock. These were the 
only two entries in this class. For six exotic Ferns 
the first prize went to F. A. Millar, Esq. In the 
class for six distinct plants for table decoration, the 
Right Hon. Lord Cloncurry, Lyons (gardener, W. 
Rigs), was first. Mrs. Goodbody was first for six 
Crotons. Mrs. Meade (gardener, James Colgan), 
St. Michael's, Ailesbury Road, secured the first 
prize for six Azaleas, pots not exceeding io in. 
For six Deutzias, F. A. Millar, Esq., was first. 
Six Cinerarias, first, John Millar, Esq. (gardener, P. 
Geoghegan). Three pots or pans of Lily of the 
Valley, first, Right Hon Lord Cloncurry. Mig¬ 
nonette, three pots, first, Henry Dudgeon, Esq., The 
Priory, Stillorgan (gardener, J. Tubbard) Freesias, 
three pots, first, Mrs. Goodbody. Arum Lilies, three 
pots, first, Mrs. Meade. Spiraea, six pots, first, 
John Millar, Esq., Baggotraih House. 
Hyacinths. —There was some keen competition in 
the classes for these popular spring flowers, the 
whole of the exhibits being remarkably fine blooms. 
For three pots, three of a sort in a pot, Mr. R. T. 
Harris was first. 
The first prize for six distinct sorts went toj. 
Millar, E c q. For six distinct sorts in another class, 
Mr. H. W. Peare was first. For a collection of cut 
Daffodil flowers (Polyanthus, Narcissi excluded), 
Lord Cloncurry was first; Lady Frances Doyne, 
second (gardener, James Mitchell). The prize fell in 
ihe same order in the next class, for a stand of 
twelve varieties, live of each, of single Narcissi, and 
again in the class for a stand of twelve bunches of 
double Narcissi, Lord Cloncurry was first; Lady 
Frances Doyne, second; and Lord Ashtown (gar¬ 
dener, A Porter), third. The blooms were all of a 
good colour and large size in these classes, and must 
have caused some difficulty to the judges, Captain J. 
Hill Poe, Riverston, Nenagh ; F. W. Burbidge, Esq , 
M.A., Trinity College Gardens ; and Mr. John 
Morrison, The Gardens, Narrcwwater, Co. Down. 
For twenty-four Rose blooms, Mr. C. K. Douglas, 
The Villa, Rathmoylan, was first; second in the class 
f ir twelve Teas and Noisettfs, and third for twelve 
Marechal Niel. Mr. Douglas is one of the most 
enthusiastic of Irish rosarians, and the blooms he 
staged at this show were truly a praiseworthy 
exhibit. Edmond D'Olier, Esq., Knocklyn, Bray (gar¬ 
dener, Mr. T. Harvey), was awarded first prize for 
twelve magnificent blooms of Marechal Niel in that 
class. 
For twelve blooms of Teas and Noisettes, Mr. E 
Bewley was first. There was only one exhibit of 
Pelargoniums, for which Mrs. T. Aligia Kelly 
received a prize; she was also first for a basket of 
Narcissi. 
Miss E. M. Pine, Eaton Lodge, Moakstown, was 
first in the dinner table decoraiion, with a very tasty 
arrangement. 
An anonymous donor presented a Challenge Cup, 
value £io, for a stand of twenty-four hardy cut 
flowers, bloomed in the open air, In twelve distinct 
varieties. This was won by Lord Ashtown, Wood- 
lawn, Co. Galway (gardener, Mr. Porter). There 
was no opposition in this class, which none regrets 
more than the winner of the cup It has to be won 
three times to become the property of the com¬ 
petitor. 
There was not a very large show of fruit. For a 
dish of Strawberries,Lady Emily Bury (gardener,Mr. 
R. M'Keuna), was first; she was also first for six 
baking Pears, and first for six dessert Apples. For 
six baking Apples, the first prize went to Edmond 
D’Olier, Esq. Mrs. Barrows (gardener, Mr. G. 
Carrol), was first for three heads of Broccoli, also 
for three heads of SpriDg Cabbage. The first 
prize for six Lettuces went to the Right Hon. Lord 
Plunket. 
For a c Election of ten distinct kinds of vegetables 
a Bronze Medal was given with the first prize by 
Messrs. Toogood & Sons, Southampton; it was 
awarded to Lord Ashtown. 
They also gave a Bronze Medal with the first 
prize for six distinct kinds of vegetables, which was 
taken by Mr. C. R. Roche. 
Miscellaneous Exhibits. 
Miss Currey, of Lismore, was deservedly recom¬ 
mended for the society's Gold Medal for her magni¬ 
ficent collection of three groups of Narcissi. 
Messrs. Hogg & Robertson staged ioo vases of 
Narcissi, and were recommended the society's 
Silver Medal. 
Mr. S. Davis, gardener to Mrs. Goodbody, had a 
magnificent group of Hippeastrums in the entrance 
hall, standing out from a groundwork of Freesias. A 
Cultural Certificate was awarded to Mr. Davis for 
this display. A similar certificate was also awarded 
to Mr. A. Campbell, gardener io Lord Ardilaun, 
Clontarf, for his excellently-arranged group at the 
end of the Concert Hall. 
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, were, as 
usual, represented by a large and varied collection 
of beautiful and rare plants. 
Messrs. A. Dickson & Sons, Ltd., Newtownards, 
were awarded the society's Gold Medal for an 
attractive collection of twelve dozen Rose blooms 
with a background of Narcissi. 
Messrs. C. Ramsey & Sons, Royal Nurseries, 
Dublin, had a large and well grown collection of 
plants in the entrance hall. They also had a 
number of beautiful wreaths. 
Mr. W. B. Jefferies, gardener to the Countess of 
Caledon, exhibited a charming collection of Violets. 
Two new Daffodils were shown, one raised by 
Mr. W. Baylor Hartland, Ard Cairn, Cork, pro¬ 
visionally named Hyperian. The other was raised 
by Mr. Kendal. Both are very good productions, 
and fabulous prices are quoted for them. 
MANCHESTER SPRING SHOW.-April r8 th. 
The executive of the Royal Botanical Society of 
Manchester are to be commended in making a move 
from the restricted space ot the Town Hall to the 
spacious floor of St James’ Hall, which gave ample 
room for the proper display of the very fine exhibits. 
So far as the exhibition is concerned, the highest 
credit reflects on the courteous curator, Mr. P. 
Weathers, for the very fine show that he arranged, 
but the difficulty appears to be greater in inducing 
the public to appreciate and patronise the same. 
In the competitive class for nurserymen (or not 
less than fifty varieties of Daffodils, Messrs. Barr & 
Sons, Covent Garden, London, were the only 
exhibitors, staging some ninety varieties, including 
Duke of Bedford, Poeticus Glory, Stella superba, 
Glory of Leiden, Frtlled Beauty, Lobster and many 
other fine varieties, for which they were deservedly 
awarded the Silver Cup. 
For the amateurs’ class of th rty varieties, Mr. R. 
G. Backhouse, Hereford, secured the premier award 
with a fine stand, the charming variety, Weardale 
Perfection, gaining many admirers. 
For the group of spring flowering plants and 
foliage plants, Mr. James Brown took the leading 
honour with a tastefully arranged collection. 
Captain Holford (gardener, Mr. A. Chapman), 
Westonbirt, Tetbury, Gloucester, staged a fine bank 
of his noted Hippeastrums, for which he received a 
Gold Medal. The Czar, crimson ; Nancy, beauti¬ 
fully barred ; and a fine crimson not named, each 
received an Award of Merit. Susanna, Hanneda 
and Gladiolus were excellent forms. The setting up 
of this exhibit was enhanced in beauty by the judici¬ 
ous use of Palms, Ferns, &c. 
Messrs. Dickson & Robinson staged a very pleasing 
collection of Daffodils, the centre being occupied 
wiih Rose Crimson Rambler, which set off the 
delicate shades of the Daffodils. Bicoior Victoria 
and Barri conspicuus were in fine form. (Gold 
Medal.) 
Messrs. Hogg & Robertson, Dublin, contributed 
Daffodils Mr. G. F. Brooke and Mr. Marsh Perrin 
were fine new fornas'; and they had a number of 
varieties of Tulips, which were awarded the society 's 
Gold Medal. 
Messrs. W. Cutbush & Son, Highgate, London, 
were accorded a Gold Medal for an attractive com¬ 
bination of spring flowering plants most tastefully 
arranged. Cyclamen were splendid ; Calla elliotti- 
ana and Carnations Juliet and Magot stood out to 
advantage in this fine lot. 
Messrs. W. Clibran & Son, Altrincham, were the 
recipients of a Gold Medal for a table of plants 
admirably grouped, the principal features bffng 
Lilium Harrisii, Azaleas, Heaths and a fine margin 
of Lily of the Valley. Primula viscosa nivalis was 
well staged. 
Messrs. Dickson, Brown & Tait secured a similar 
honour with Azaleas and Lilacs in a group bordered 
with Hyacinths and Palms for a background. 
The Orchids made an imposing show, and as the 
North of England Orchid Society held their fort¬ 
nightly meeting in connection, quality as well as 
quantity was assured. 
Messrs. John Cowan & Co., Gateacre, • were 
worthily accorded the society’s large Gold Medal for 
perhaps the best and most interesting group yet 
staged by the Company. Laelias, Cattleyas, Dendro- 
biums, and Odontoglossums were in strong form, 
many carrying fine spikes of telling varieties, 
Odontoglossum loochristiense and crispum being 
excellent. 
Messrs. Hugh Low & Co, Bush Hill Park, 
Middlesex, were awarded a Silver Medal for an 
interesting lot of Orchids. 
Mr. John Robson, Altrincham, was awarded a 
Gold Medal for a telling arrangement of Orchids in 
many forms. 
Mr. James Cypher, Cheltenham, was likewise 
honoured with a Gold Medal for a fine collection of 
Orchids. 
Messrs. Charlesworth & Co., Bradford, likewise 
secured a Gold Medal for an excellent collection, in 
which Laeliocattleya highburyensis was noticeable 
for its telling colour. 
Mr. A. J. Keeling, Bradford, was awarded a Silver 
Medal for Odontoglossums, Dendrobiums, Cattleyas, 
&c. 
Mr. Holmes Timperby, Mr. Ashworth, and Mr. J. 
Leeman were awarded Silver Medals for their con¬ 
tributions. 
Messrs. Dicksons, Chester, gained a Silver Medal 
for some eighty varieties of Daffodils. 
The centre of the hall was occupied by an 
immense group of plants from the society’s gardens. 
A fine Kentia was utilised as a centre, round which 
were banked hardy Rhododendrons, followed with 
Doronicums, Spiraeas, and bulbs. Four bold groups 
of Azalea mollis and a similar number of Dielytra 
spectabilis at the corners made a huge telling group 
which appeared to advantage, as seen from the 
balcony. 
Orchid Awards. 
As already mentioned the meeting of the North of 
England Society was held when the following awards 
were made :— 
Messrs. John Cowan & Co., Laeliocattleya hy. 
Iona, Award of Merit; Odontoglossum crispum 
Evening Star, Award of Merit; and O. Yellow Gem, 
Award of Merit. 
Mr. John Robson, Lycaste var. Mrs. E. Rogerion, 
Award of Merit; and Odontoglossum loochristiense 
Statesmanii, Award of Merit. 
Mr. James Cypher, Cypripedium Woolonii super¬ 
bum, Certificate of Merit ; and Cattleya Schroderae 
Distinction, Award of Merit. 
Messrs. Charlesworth & Co., Odontoglossum cris¬ 
pum Dora, First-class Certificate ; and Laelio¬ 
cattleya Gladys, Award of Merit. 
Mr. J. Leeman, Odontoglossum crispum trigri- 
num, \ward of Merit ; and Laeliocattleya Impera- 
trice de Russie, First-class Certificate. 
Several plants, stated to belong to Mrs. Briggs- 
Bury, Accrington, were accorded special awards, of 
which Odontoglossum Queen Alexandra was one; 
there was also a fine Odontoglossum awarded a Cul¬ 
tural Certificate, but nothing to denote the 
exhibitor. 
Awards of Merits were granted to the Misses 
Hopkins for Primroses and alpine plants; to Mr. J. 
Broome for outdoor grown flowers from Llandudno; 
to Mr. J. Brown, for a box of Marechal Niel Roses; 
to Mrs. Hodgkins for skeletonised leaves, &c. ; and 
to Mr. J. Mason for bouquets, &c. 
