June 1, 1901. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
Lord Hillingdon, Uxbridge, for Carnations. 
The Misses Hopkins, for Alpines. 
Mr. W. Iceton, Putney Park Lan»,for Lilies, &c. 
Messrs. Jones & Sons, Shrewsbury, for Sweet 
Peas and Irises. 
Mr. A. Knowles, for Daphnes. 
A. Meyers, Esq., for Calceolarias. 
Mr. Newport, for Lobelia. 
Mr. R. C. Notcutt, Ipswich, for Cut Flowers. 
Mr. W. G. Piper, Uckfield, for Roses. 
Purnell Purnell, Esq., Streatham Hill, for Rhodo¬ 
dendrons. 
Mr. R. Sydenham, Birmingham, for Sweet Peas. 
Mr. W. Sydenham, Tamworth, for Pansies. 
Messrs. Watkins & SimpsoD, London, for Lan- 
tanas, &c. 
Messrs. Young & Co., Stevenage, for general 
exhibit. 
Cultural Commendations. 
Mr. J. Udale, for Asparagus. 
Messrs. Wm. Cutbush & Son, for Peas. 
Mr. J. Allen, for Peas. 
SOCIETIES. 
BATH AND WEST AND SOUTHERN COUNTIES 
SHOW - May 22nd to 27th. 
This great agricultural show was held this year at 
Croydon, and was favoured by most glorious weather. 
The sun shone brilliantly throughout the whole show, 
but it was not too hot, for a pleasant breeze was blow¬ 
ing across the highly situated show ground during 
the whole week. A lofty position was allotted to the 
horticultural section and was well filled with exhibits. 
Although-not a large floral show it was one of great 
excellence, and the taste displayed in the arrangement 
produced the most pleasing results. 
Messrs. W. Cutbush & Son, Highgate, put up one 
of the prettiest groups that we have seen. It filled 
the whole end of the large marquee and contained 
a large collection of plants. In the centre was a 
mound of Crimson Rambler Roses, interspersed 
with Lilium longiflorum ; at intervals on either side 
of this were small groups of Carnations. The 
groundwork was made up of Lily of the Valley, 
Azalea mollis, Malmaisons, Ericas, Hydrangeas and 
other highly decorative plants. The edging was a 
wavy row of Adiantums, and the background a bank 
of Palms. Saxifraga pyramidalis ard Boronia 
heterophylla also figured conspicuously in the 
arrangement. If all groups at flower shows were 
arranged in this free and graceful manner it would be 
a delightful change from the closely packed mound 
or pyramid which is too often seen when plants are 
staged for effect. 
Messrs. W. Paul & Son, Waltham Cross, occupied 
the end of the marquee opposite to Messrs. Cutbush 
& Son with a beautiful collection of Roses in pots, 
including the following attractive varieties :—Crim¬ 
son Queen, Perle d’Or, Baroness Rothschild, 
Spenser, Ulrich Brunner fils, Leuchtstern and Mrs. 
John Laing. 
Messrs. Paul & Son, Old Nurseries, Cheshunt, 
also made a grand show with Roses and herbaceous 
cut bloom. Amongst the Roses we noticed that 
charming variety J. B. M j Camm, also Madame de 
Watteville, Wallflower, Mavourneen, Madame 
Charles, Haileybury and Belle Siebrecht. 
Mr. W. J. Godfrey, Exmouth, Devon, brought a 
large number of Pelargoniums. A plant that was 
much admired was Nuit Persaine.’a deep maroon, 
shading off through rose to a pink border ; Glory of 
the West was also a good variety, light red was the 
predominating colour, and the upper petals were 
handsomely marked with a dark velvety blotch. 
Ferns, Cannas, and herbaceous plants were also 
exhibited with this collection. All were shown in 
good condition, and great credit is due both to 
growers and packers. 
Mr. John R. Box, West Wickham, Kent, made a 
striking exhibit with a large collection of hardy her¬ 
baceous and rockery plants, amongst which Heu- 
chera sanguinea stood in with a bold effect and 
received much attention. Calceolarias were also 
staged of good quality in this exhibit, and showed a 
beautiful strain. 
Mr. F. Hooper, Bath, brought up a large and 
showy collection of Pansies and Violas. The Earl 
of Ashburnham exhibited four bundles of Giant 
Asparagus. Messrs. G. Cooling & Sons, Bath, 
exhibited Clematis and Lilacs in pots, also a various 
collection of alpines, Tulips, Irises, Gladioli, Lilies, 
Roses, &c. The Brier Roses were extremely pretty 
little chaps and well worth a place in every collec¬ 
tion. Mr. Thomas Butcher, florist, Croydon, put up 
a tastefully arranged group of greenhouse plants 
and Adiantums. 
Messrs. J. LaiDg & Sons, Forest Hill, had a choice 
exhibit of stove and greenhouse plants, which in¬ 
cluded some highly-coloured Codiaeums. This firm 
also undertook the decorations of the official offices, 
&c. Their efforts were much appreciated by the 
public, especially one of the portions immediately in¬ 
side the main entrance, which was tastefully 
decorated with virgin cork and flowers. In the front 
were some very effective beds of Roses, Azaleas, 
Lilacs, &c., intermixed with ornamental shrubs, 
Japanese Acers being largely used. The ends of the 
pavilion were carried out into shrubberies, the whole 
making a pretty piece of landscape work. 
Messrs. Kelway & Son, Langport, Somerset, staged 
a large assortment of tree Paeonies, including the 
following favourites :—General French, Lord 
Roberts, Grand Duke, Queen of Denmark, Cardinal 
Vaughan, Diamond Jubilee and Lord Selborne. The 
Croydon County Polytechnic Schools exhibited a 
table of refreshments and flowers. 
Lady Warwick’s Hostel had a stand of photographs 
illustrating their establishment at Reading, also a 
collection of flowers and plants. 
The Pottery Company, Weston-super-Mare, had a 
large exhibit of their productions, chiefly large vase- 
work for lawns. They were tastefully filled with 
plants by Messrs. J. Laing & Sons. 
The Somerset Trading Company also exhibited 
garden pottery, including some pretty basket designs, 
tile work and vases. 
Messrs. E. Webb & Sons, Wordsley, Stourbridge, 
had a large exhibit of agricultural seeds and produce. 
Some tremendous Mangolds were to be seen on this 
stand. In the centre were two glass cases of 
Gloxinias. 
Mr. J. Williams, Ealing, illustrated the uses of his 
rural table decorative stands by v having them attrac¬ 
tively set up with light, graceful flowers and foliage. 
The South-Eastern Agricultural College, Wye, 
had a very interesting entomological exhibit of 
insects, &c., injurious to crops and trees. 
ROYAL BOTANICAL AND HORTICULTURAL 
SOCIETY OF MANCHESTER. -May 25M-30/A. 
This annual Whitsuntide fixture was held 
in the society's gardens, Old Trafford, and 
forms one of the most prominent features of 
the holiday week festivities. The show was held in 
the permanent buildings, the show-house being 
devoted to the Orchids and more tender specimens, 
whilst the ample annexe was devoted to groups and 
many other interesting collections. The weather on 
the opening day was perfect—,sarm, but not over 
bright, so that the visitors could enjoy the exhibi¬ 
tions, the gardens and the various interesting 
inmates of the glass structures. 
Orchids. 
As usual, these formed perhaps the most favoured 
portion of the show, and undoubtedly it would be 
difficult to endeavour to prove otherwise, for not 
only were they increased in quantity, but the 
quality would compare favourably with those of the 
past. 
For the best miscellaneous collection in bloom, 
E. G. Ashworth, Esq. (gardener, Mr. H. Holbrook), 
Wilmslow, was first with a large and varied lot, the 
Odontoglossums proving a leading factor. An 
Award of Merit was given to Odontoglossum cris- 
pum Sir John Goldsmid and O. excellens H. Hol¬ 
brook. Arthur A. Lees, Esq, Stretford, was 
second. 
For the best collection for nurserymen, Mr. J. 
Cypher, Cheltenham, occupied the post of honour 
with a superb display, rich in Odontoglossums, 
Laelias, Dendrobiums and Oncidiums, staged on an 
irregular outline of moss with greenery and Cala- 
diums. Mr. John Robson, Altrincham, was second 
with a highly creditable lot. For a collection of 
Cattleyas and Laelias, Mr. Cypher was again to the 
fore, in which Laelia purpurata, Cattleya Forbesii 
and C Warnerii were utilised with telling effect. 
Mr. Robson followed. For a collection of Odonto¬ 
glossums open, A. Warburton, Esq. (gardener, Mr. 
T. Loftbouse), Haslingdon, won with a grand lot, in 
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which crispums proved highly effective. Mr. J. 
Robson was second. 
For ten specimens Mr. Cypher again proved the 
victor with Dendrobium thyrsiflorum, D nobile 
majus, Laelia purpurata alba, Lycaste Skinnerii, 
Odontoglossum citrosmum pendulum and others. 
Mr. J. Robson and Messrs. Heath and Sons were 
placed as named. 
In addition to the competitive exhibits many 
groups were staged that added greatly to the success 
of the show. W. Duckworth, Esq., Flixton, was 
awarded the society’s Gold Medal for a capital dis¬ 
play in which Cattleyas,Laelias and Odontoglossums 
were prominent. 
Messrs. John Cowan & Co., Gateacre, contributed 
a very fine lot, both in quantity and quality, which 
secured a Gold Medal. This collection included 
fire forms of Odontoglossum crispum, Cattleya 
Mendelii and a fine spike of Coelogyne pandura a 
A First-class Certificate was granted for Cattleya 
Mendelii excelsior, and an Award of Merit for 
Odontoglossum Adrianae. 
Messrs. F. Sander & Co., St. Albans, staged a 
small but interesting collection which gained a small 
Gold Medal and First-class Certificates for Miltonia 
bleuana giganteum, Odontoglossum vuylstekeanum, 
and O. Adrianae nobilior. Messrs.Charlesworth & Co., 
Bradford, were the recipients of a Gold Medal in 
which the usual kinds already named were effectively 
arranged. Messrs. Hugh Low & Co., Bush Hill 
Park, Enfield, were awarded a Silver Medal for their 
contribution and a First-class Certificate for Cattleya 
Mendelii His Majesty. 
Groups. 
These as usual made a telling display, and through¬ 
out the competition great taste was shown in the 
arrangements for the amateur section not to exceed 
200 square ft. The Earl of Ellesmere (gardener, Mr. 
Upjohn) gained the premier award for a pleasing 
combination. 
For a group ol 100 square ft. confined to amateurs 
within twenty miles, Jas. Brown, Esq. (gardener, 
Mr. J. Smith), Heaton, Mersey, and G. B. Blair, 
Esq., were placed as named. 
In the nurserymen’s class not exceeding 250 feet, 
Messrs. R. P.Ker& Sons secured the premier award 
with a charming display containing a vast variety of 
well-grown stuff, including Palms, Crotons, Cala- 
diums, &c., arranged on moss. Dracaena Victoria 
and Rhododendron Doncaster were noticeable, the 
former for its habit and colour and the latter for its 
good form and free blooming qualities. 
Messrs John Waterer & Sons, Bagshot, received 
the usual form of thanks in the shape of a Gold 
Medal for a brilliant display of Rhododendrons 
remarkably well flowered and of charming clear 
tints. 
Messrs G. Jackman & Son’s (Woking) exhibit of 
Clematis was greatly admired, the enormous size of 
the flowers, Fairy Queen especially, and the delicate 
shades of colour formed a most pleasing feature of 
the show, which was worthily accorded a Gold 
Medal. 
Messrs. W. Clibran & Sons, Altrincham, secured 
a like award for a very fine lot of Calceolarias, in 
which size, colour, and form of flowers were added 
to cultural skill. 
For the best collection of Amaryllis, a Gold Medal 
was offered, which was secured by those well known 
growers, Messrs. R. P. Ker & Son, with a very fine 
lot of large blooms of good substance, chief amongst 
them being Monarch, red with white veins; Majestic, 
white ground, red veins ; Alba Magna, white with 
pale red veins, large blcoms, a variety not named, 
noted for its breadth of petal of suffused salmon- 
green. 
Plants. 
For ten stove and greenhouse plants, Mr. J. Cypher 
was found in his usual position, winning with Erica 
magnifica (two), E. Cavendishii, Pimelia Hendersonii 
(two), Anthurium scherzerianum (two), Azalea Louis 
Pynaert, and a La Victoria. 
For a collection of Roses in pots, J. Brown, Esq., 
led with well flowered and clean plants. Thomas 
Hunter (gardener, Mr. J. Mulloy), Whalley Range, 
second. For eight dinner table plants, Major H. 
Cardwell and G. B. Blair, Esq..were the prize-takers. 
For twelve Calceolarias, Major Heap (gardener, Mr. 
J. Holt), and H. Storey, Esq. (gardener, Mr. W. 
Good), were placed as named. 
For not less than thirty hardy herbaceous and 
