July 27, 1901. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
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perfect fitness of the show ground, which combines 
the attractions of a garden and a meadow, fine old 
trees affording welcome shelter as well as a 
picturesque finish to the flower borders well filled 
with shrubs, herbaceous plants and summer stock. 
The arrangement of the huge marquees into a 
rectangle with connecting covered passages of 
canvas was an admirable one, enabling the exhibits 
to be displayed to better advantage. The entries in 
the 106 classes—(i) open, (2) amateurs and cottagers, 
(3) decorative—were numerous, and the high 
standard of former years more than maintained. 
The committee arranged to hold the show a 
fortnight earlier this year, with a view to improving 
the display of the flowers, especially Roses, which 
proved to be one of the most striking features of the 
show. Messrs. D. Prior & Son, Colchester, and G. 
& W. H. Burch, of Peterborough, carried off the 
chief competitive prizes. 
The class for a " dinner table decoration ” sub¬ 
mitted eighteen tables to the judges. First honours 
went to Miss Heginbotham for an arrangement of 
Sweet Peas, "Gorgeous,” and pink Carnations. 
The arrangement of Mrs. A. C. Robinson, of Wal- 
licgton, was awarded second. The show was visited 
by a large and fashionable attendance who appreci¬ 
ated the excellent arrangements made by the hon. 
secs , Dr. G. R. Stilwell and Mr. G. H. Davies. 
Messrs. John Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, staged 
some grand blooms not for competition. 
Messrs. T. S. Ware, Ltd., Feltham, staged a 
magnificent group of Tuberous Begonias. 
Messrs. J. Peed & Son, West Norwood, exhibited 
Caladiums, flowering and foliage plants. 
Mr. John R. Box, Croydon, staged a group of 
foliage plants springing from a vase of Begonias. 
Messrs. Henry Cannell & Sons, Swanley, showed 
hardy herbaceous plants. 
Mr. John Carlton, Tunbridge Wells, also showed 
hardy perennials. 
Mr. John Russell, Richmond, Surrey, exhibited 
ornamental trees and shrubs. 
Mr. John Swiman, Victoria Nursery, Beckenham, 
exhibited a grand display of Petunias. 
Messrs. Carter & Co., High Holborn, London, 
brought Gloxinias and dwarf Japaaese shrubs ; Mr. 
T. Horsman, bouquets, &c. 
PRESCOT SHOW .—July 18th. 
In glorious weather the seventeenth exhibition was 
held by the kind permission of the Earl of Derby,K.G., 
G.C.B., in a finely wooded portion of Knowsley Park. 
The entries were slightly less than last year, due 
probably to Bootle show being held on the same 
date, and the excessive dry period which in most 
outside crops has proved detrimental to the desired 
finish that is expected in competition. 
Plants. —In the class for a group of plants 
arranged for effect, Mr. H. Ogden, West Derby, was 
the only exhibitor, staging a light fresh arrangement, 
Dracaenas being most effective. 
For the model garden, Mr. T. Eaton, gardener to 
J. Parrington, Esq., Roby, won with a pleasing 
design ; Mr. J. Eaton, gardener to F. M. Radcliff, 
Esq., being second with a similar design, but lack¬ 
ing in tone of colour. 
For four stove and greenhouse plants, Mr. T. 
Eaton was to the fore with fair sized plants. For 
four greenhouse plants, Mr. Eaton again led with 
fresh plants. 
One stove or greenhouse plant in bloom, Mr. W. 
Lyon.gardeDer to A. Mackenzie Smith, Esq., won with 
Swainsonia galegifolia alba. For four and one Cala¬ 
diums, Mr. T. Eaton won with good specimens. 
Mr. Lyon took the lead for three Orchids. For six 
Gloxinias, Mr. W. Lyon led the way. 
For two Liliums, Mr. P. Greene, gardener to Col. 
Gee, won with varieties of auratum. Single foliage 
plant, Mr. Fairclough won with Kentia belmoreana. 
Mr. Greene took first for Cockscombs, and Mr. 
Fairclough for three Fuchsias, and for the single 
plant, staging good standards throughout. 
For three Coleus, Mr. Fairclough won with large 
plants. For six Begonias, Mr. W. Lyon had the 
best. For the single plant, Mr. P. Greene was first. 
Cut Flowers. —Roses were certainly below the 
average, being small and wanting in colour. For 
eighteen varieties, Mr. P. Greene was first, having a 
few fair flowers. Mr. James Barry was second for 
twelve varieties, Mr. W. S. Barnes, gardener to J, 
C. Gamble, Esq., was first out of six lots. For 
six lights, Mr. Greene won with Her Majesty. 
For six double Dahlias, Mr. Henry Banks scored 
with good flowers, and likewise for six Cactus varie¬ 
ties. For six bunches of Sweet Peas, Mr. George 
led in a strong competition. 
For twelve bunches hardy herbaceous flowers, 
Mr. J. George was first in three lots, where effective¬ 
ness in arrangement told in his favour. 
Fruit.— This division was well filled with 
exhibits of a creditable order, finish being satisfac¬ 
tory throughout. 
For four dishes, Mr. W. Oldham, gardener to Jos - 
Beecham, Esq., Huyton, won with Black Hamburgh 
Grapes, Hero of Lockinge Melon, Violet Hitive 
Nectarines, Grosse Mignonne Peaches. Mr. Thos. 
Eaton followed, having smaller bunches of Grapes. 
For two bunches Black Hamburgh Graphs, Mr. 
J. Fairclough, gardener to J. Atherton, E'.q., won 
with well berried bunches; Mr. T. Ragnall, gar¬ 
dener to C. H. Boston, Esq., second. 
For two bunches of Muscat of Alexandria, Mr. R. 
Forbes, gardener to Mrs. Baxter, won with good 
bunches. Mr. J. Threlfall, gardener to Col. R- 
Pilkington, M.P., was second with slightly smaller 
bunches. For two bunches of black, Mr. J. Fair¬ 
clough won with Madresfield, with well finished 
bunches; Mr R. Forbes was second. For two 
whites, Mr. W. Oldham scored with well finished 
Buckland Sweetwater. 
For one Melon, Mr. T. Eaton won with Best of 
All. For six Peaches, Mr. Brown, gardener to J. 
C. Gamble, Esq., won with Alexandra Noblesse. 
Mr. T. Eaton was first for Nectarines, with highly 
coloured Elruge, and for Cherries with May Duke. 
Mr. Threlfall led for Black Currants. 
Vegetables. —As usual, these were of high merit 
in which the exhibitors had fully overcome the hot 
dry weather. In the class for twelve varieties, the 
first prize being a handsome Silver Cup, presented 
by the Hon. Arthur Stanley, M.P., was awarded to 
Mr. J. Rainford. This fine lot included Celery Rain- 
ford’s Avalanche, a grand exhibition kind, Turnip 
White Model, Cauliflower Webbs’ Mammoth, Beet 
Dobbie’s Globe, Leek International Prize, Onion 
Ailsa Craig, Vegetable Marrow Moore’s Cream, 
Carrot Webbs' Market Favourite, Peas Alderman, 
Tomatos Conference, Scarlet Runner Sutton’s Best 
of All, Potatos International set up in an effective 
manner on Parsley. Mr. Isaac Case was second ; 
Mr. John Kennedy, third. 
For three heads of Celery, Mr. J. Rainford won 
with grand samples of Wright's Giant White, and 
in the red for Rainford’s Challenge. For three 
varieties of Tomatos, Mr. T. Eaton won with small, 
perfect fruits. 
For a collection of Potatos, Mr. J. Rainford won 
with good tubers. For pair of Cucumbers, Mr. J. 
Rainford was again in the coveted position. For 
twenty-five pods of Peas, Mr. J. Lyon won with 
Duke of Albany. For Broad Beans, Mr. J. 
Kennedy was the winner. Mr. Lyon scored for 
French Beans. 
In the cottagers' classes the exhibits generally 
showed evidence of high culture. 
An Award of Merit was made to Mr. H. Middle- 
hurst, and to Mr. J. Threlfall for excellent assort¬ 
ments of Sweet Peas, and to Mr. J. Rainford for a 
collection of Celery showing splendid culture. 
The arrangements were in the able hands of Mr. 
W. Case, secretary, and a hard working committee. 
BOOTLE SHOW .—July 18 th. 
This exhibition was held in the attractive grounds 
of Derby Park and was as usual, though only small 
in quantity, splendid in quality. The exhibition 
receives the warmest help of the council, who not 
only places the pretty park at the disposal of the 
committee, but take an active part in the work of 
the show, which must in time create an interest in 
the borough, and so help to brighten the town and 
give pleasure to its inhabitants. 
For the best and most effective group, not exceed¬ 
ing 100 square ft., in which a Challenge Cup, pre¬ 
sented by Lord Stanley, M.P., to be won in two 
successive years, was added to the first prize, it was 
secured by last year's winner, Mr. J. Bracegirdle, 
gardener to W. H. Watts, Esq., Wavertree, for a 
very fine collection, admirably arranged, in which 
highly coloured Crotons showed to advantage. Mr. 
H. Ogden was second. 
For three stove and greenhouse plants in bloom 
Mr. Bracegirdle won with Erica retorta major, 
Cattleya Warneri, and Bougainvillea sanderiana. 
For three fine foliage plants the same exhibitor had 
the best with Cycas revoluta, Chamaerops excelsa 
and Anthurium crystallinum. The prize for four 
Ferns also went to the same for Nephrolepis daval- 
lioides furcans, Davallia mooreana, D. fijiensis, and 
Cybotium. 
For three Fuchsias, Mr. G. Osborne was to the 
fore with well flowered specimens. For four 
Begonias Mr. F. A. Rockliff led the way ; one Tree 
Fern, Mr. Bracegirdle, for a fine Dicksonia antarct- 
ica. 
The Roses were in admirable form, most of the 
winning stands coming from Formby. For twelve 
varielies, which gained the first prize and the special 
presented by Councillor George Lamb, the winner 
was B. Kennedy, Esq., Maman Cochet, Alf. Colomb, 
Mrs. Shar, Crawford, Caroline Testout being 
excellent. The same exhibitor won for six distinct 
varieties, and for six Tea Roses. 
For three Crctons, Mr. Bracegirdle scored with 
Queen Victoria, Weismanii, &c. 
The hardy fruits and vegetables were well shown 
throughout, the Tomatos shown by Messrs. W. & J. 
Birch being extra fine. 
NATIONAL CARNATION AND PICOTEE — 
July 19 th. 
The many attractions of the Crystal Palace were 
added to on the above date by the show of the 
southern section of the above society. The classes 
were well represented and the general condition of 
the blooms was good, but like many of the visitors 
who came to admire them, they looked very uncom¬ 
fortable in huge collars marshalled in military array 
on artistic herring box arrangements. It is agreat pity 
that the blooms cannot be shown with long stalks, 
for not only do they look more graceful when thus 
arranged but there is no show case to hide a defec¬ 
tive calyx which ought to tell greatly against the 
merits of the blooms. There were four cups offered ; 
Martin R. Smith, Esq., Hayes, carried off the one in 
the first division. The one offered in the second 
division was won by F. Wellesley, Esq., Woking, 
and that in the third division by R. C. Cartwright, 
Esq., King’s Norton. D. Walker,Esq , Kilmarnock, 
N.B., scored the highest number of points in the 
fourth division and carried off that cup. 
The table decorations will be best left without 
comment, for candid speaking might cause offence, 
and it is a good policy in the present age not to speak 
at all unless you can speak good of a being. 
For twenty-four blooms of bizarres or flakes, 
Mr. W. Rowan, Clapham, made a good first; the 
markings in his blooms being very clear. The second 
prize exhibit, which was staged by Mr. Charles 
Turner, The Royal Nurseries, Slough, contained 
many good varieties, Geo. Herbert being of 
exceptional merit. The blooms in the third prize 
exhibit were very good but not sufficiently full. They 
were shown by Martin R. Smith, Esq., Hayes 
(gardener, Mr. C. Blick). 
The seifs were very good all round, especially in 
the class for twenty-four blooms,not more than two of 
one variety. Martin R. Smith, Esq.,was successful in 
winning the first prize with remarkable blooms,both 
in colour and substance. Cecilia was staged in fine 
form; Ensign, also in this exhibit was selected as 
the premier self Carnation. Mr. Charles Turner was 
awarded the honour of second place. He had no 
less than eight yellow varieties, a kind he seems 
specially capable of growing. 
The third prize exhibit was well coloured and the 
blooms of fine form, but they lacked size. They 
were shown by G. Chaundy, Esq., Oxford. 
The fancies were also in good form, and the box 
of twenty-four exhibited by Mr. Charles Turner, 
gave that enthusiast great merit, and well deserved 
the first position which was awarded to them. A 
sport of Alexandria was a handsome bloom, having 
the same ground of sulphur yellow as the original 
bloom, but with rich magenta markings. 
Martin R. Smith, Esq., was placed second. He 
seems to have a decided taste fcr purple. Mr. J. 
Walker, Thame, who was deservedly placed third, 
brought up some small but choice blooms from his 
collection. 
With their white collars, the class for twenty-four 
Picotees with white grounds looked a ghostly lot, 
but were very pretty when looked at individually. 
Martin R. Smith, Esq., was the most successful 
exhibitor. Mr. Charles Turner was placed second, 
and G. Chaundy, Esq., third. 
