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THE GARDENING WORLD 
April 4, 1903. 
Guildford Hardy Plant Nursery had a group set up as a 
rockery, including Saxifragas, Primulas, Gentians, and 
Anemones and various dwarf shrubs. 
Mr. E. Potten, Camden Nursery, Cranbrook, staged a group 
of Roses in pots and cut liowers of Anemones and some other 
subjects. 
O. O. Wrigley, Esq. (gardener, Mr. E. Rogers), Bridge Hall, 
Bury, exhibited a splendid lot of Olivias, notable for the size 
of the trusses and the quality of the flowers, as well as their 
rich colour. (Silver Banksian Medal.) 
Messrs. Wm. Cutbusli and Son exhibited a group of forced 
Lilacs, Guelder Roses, Laburnums, Spiraeas, and subjects of 
that character. (Silver Flora Medal.) 
Messrs. R. and G. Cuthbert, Southgate, N., had a very exten¬ 
sive group of plants on the floor, not arranged on a sloping bank 
as usually, but in undulated masses with dwarf plants between 
the taller subjects. The double white Lilacs were particularly 
fine, but we think they were even exceeded by the splendid 
appearance produced by a bank of Azalea Anthony Roster, with 
large clear yellow flowers. . The bays between were occupied 
chiefly by small flowering plants 1 of Azalea mollis, Japanese 
Maples, and Ferns. (Silver Gilt Banksian Medal.) 
E. A. II;uribro, Esq. (gardener, Mr. W. Beale), Hayes Place, 
Hayes, exhibited a large group of hardy herbaceous and alpine 
plants, conspicuous amongst which, were numerous varieties of 
Primula and Saxifragas. Very choice were Saxifraga Boydi, 
Primula frondosa, blue Primroses, etc. (Silver Flora Medal.) 
Messrs. George Jackman and Son, Woking Nursery, Surrey, 
exhibited a, group of hardy herbaceous plants, including Prim¬ 
roses in great variety, Daphnes, Pernettyas, etc. (Silver Bank¬ 
sian Medal.) 
Messrs. B. S. Williams and Son, Upper Holloway, had a group 
of forced Lilacs, Azaleas, etc. 
Messrs. Benjamin R. Cant and Sons, Colchester, exhibited a 
new seedling climbing Rose, named Blush Rambler ; the flowers 
are nearly single, and differ from Crimson Rambler in being 
very pale in colour. 
GRASSENDALE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, 
March 21st. 
The thirteenth spring show of the above was held at the 
Parish Room on March 21st, and was up to the usual good form, 
although one or two strong exhibitors were unable to stage at the 
last moment. 
For twelve Hyacinths, Mr. T. Anker (gardener to W. B. Bow- 
ring, Esq.), was to the fore, the finest spikes being Mountain of 
Slow, La Grandesse, Lady Derby, Souv. de H. Veen, King of the 
Blues, etc. Mr. I Madeley (gardener to W. C. Atkinson, EsqJ 
was second. The first prize in this class was given by Mr. W. 
Rowlands, Green Lane Nurseries. 
For six Hyacinths, Mr. J. Madeley took the lead. For six 
pots, three bulbs in each pot, Mr. R. Dickenson (gardener to II, 
A. Sanderson, Esq.) led with very fine spikes, La. Grandesse, 
Grand Maitre, and King of the Blues being the best. First and 
second prizes in this class were presented by Messrs. T. Davi-j 
and Go.- For three pots, with three bulbs in each pot, Mr. Dick 
emson again had the best. 
Six pots of Narcissus, eight-inch pots, made an effective dis¬ 
play. Mr. T. Johnson (gardener to G. W. Moss, Esq.) was first 
with very fine pots, carrying good flowers. Mr. F. C. Keighlley 
(gardener to Mrs. Duncan) was second with a good lot. 
For six pots single Tulips, Mr. G. Barker (gardener fo If. 
Rotherham, Esq.) won in close competition ; and for six puts 
doubles Mr. Dickenson led, having good El Toreador, Golden 
Tournesol, etc. 
Four pots Amaryllis (prizes given by Messrs. R. P. Ker and 
Sons), Mr. T. Johnson (gardener to Mrs. Moss), won with grant 
blooms of Abba major, Mars, The Gem, etc. 
One stove plant in flower, Mr. W. Evans (gardener to Mrs. 
Lockett) won with Arthur urn scherzerianum. 
One greenhouse plant in bloom, Mr.. F. C. Keightley led with a 
good form of Tmantaphytlum. 
For two Orchids, Mr. F. C. Keightley led, having a fair piece of 
Coelogyne. For one Orchid (prizes given by Messrs. John 
Cowan and Co.), Mr. J. Madeley scored with a well-flowered 
Coelogyne. 
One Fern, Mr, W. Evans won with Goniophlebium subauricu 
latum. One Azalea, Mr. F. C. Keigbtlev had the best; and for 
three plants in pots, not exceeding 8 inches (first prize given by 
Mr. W. Hill) the same exhibitor held his own, including a very 
fine white. 
One Rhododendron, hardy, Mr. W. Bustard (gardener to T 1 os, 
McClelland. Esn.) won ; and f-s<r the greenhouse variety Mr. W. 
Evahs had the best. 
One Rose, Mr. C. Osborne - (gardener to A. Cook, Esq.) won 
with Crimson Rambler. 
Three hardy forced plants, Mr. W. Wills (gardener to V . J. 
Ridler, Esq.) had the leading lot. 
One Palm, Mr. C. Osborne won, and for two Palms, Mr. T. 
Latham (gardener to W. Truesdale, Esq.). 
Four Cinerarias, Mr. T. Ankers led, and for four Primulas, Mr. 
T. Johnson. 
Four Cyclamen, Mr. W. Evans had the best, and for four 
pots Lily of the Valley Mr. F. C. Keighley won with well-flowered 
pots. Three Spiraeas, Mr. Madeley won ; and for five table plants 
Mr. F. C. Keightley scored. One Azalea, hardy, Mr. J. Madeley 
led the way ; and for four pots herbaceous plants Mr. V . Evans 
held his own with good plants. 
Mr. E. Evans (chairman), Mr. Madeley (treasurer), and Mr. T. 
Johnson (secretary) carried out their duties satisfactorily. 
LIVERPOOL HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION. 
March 25th. 
The seventeenth spring show of this society was held in St. 
George’s Hall, under pleasant climatic conditions. The entries 
numbered about 260, an advance on those of last year by about 
100, which resulted in a well-filled hall of material weli above 
the average, constituting what was generally agreed to be the 
finest show yet held under the auspices of the association. The 
hardy forced plants and bulbs were a, marked feature, adding a 
brilliant colouring that was generally much admired. The 
Orchids also showed a decided improvement, most of the plants 
being heavily flowered, and in some cases specimens of market 
culture were staged. 
For the group of miscellaneous plants, 12ft. by 10ft., Dr. Cook! 
(gardener, Mr. G. Osborne) had the premier arrangement ;t 
bright material, principally Cyclamen, Amaryllis, bright foliage, 
and an arch of Euphorbia showed to advantage. 
For ten pots hardy herbaceous plants, Jos. Smith, Esq. (gar¬ 
dener, Mr. E. R. Finch), won with large well-flowered plants u: 
Dielytra, Convallaria, Iris, Spiraeas, Liliums, etc. Arthur Earle, 
Esq. (gardener, Mr. T. Hitchman), was second. 
Most tastefully arranged dinner table, F. TI. Gossage, nsq 
(gardener, Mr. Joseph Sto-ney), took the lead of the seven ex¬ 
hibits, utilising pale Daffodils, lightly arranged. Mr. G. Osborne 
followed. 
Twelve Hyacinths, distinct (first prize given by Mr. W. Row¬ 
lands).—Mr. E. R. Finch led in a strong competition, with fane 
massive spikes, the pick being Mountain of Snow, Koh-i-Noor, 
Jacques, Leonidas, Florence Nightingale, King of the Bines, 
etc. ; second, O. H. Williams, Esq. (gardener, Mr. T. Wilson). 
Six Hyacinths, distinct, . J. W. Hughes, Esq. (gardener, Mr. 
J. McOoll), led with a good lot, La Grandesse being especially so. 
Six pots of Hyacinths, three bulbs in each pot (prizes by 
Messrs. T. Davies and Co.), brought a good muster of telling 
sjiikes, Mr. T. Wilson winning. 
Six pots Polyanthus Narcissus, Mr. T. Hitchman had the 
cream. 
Twelve single Tulips, not less than six varieties, made a great 
show, Mrs. Duncan (gardener. Mr. F. C. Keightley) winning with 
a good lot, especially Joust Van, Vondel, Rose Alpalis, Iveisers- 
kroon, etc. ; Mr. G. Osborne second. Six pots. Mr. Thomas 
Hitchman took the lead. For six pots doubles, W. 1’. Sinclair, 
Esq. (gardener, Mr. J. B. Tompson), scored witli a good lot, the 
best, being Tournesol and Merveille. 
Three pots Lilium Harrisii (first prize by Mr. H. Mickllehurst). 
L. Noblett, Esq. (gardener, Mr. R. T. Bushell), won. with good 
examples. 
Three greenhouse Azaleas, Messrs. E. E. Finch and T. Hitch¬ 
man were placed as named. 
Six Amaryllis, in not less than three varieties, brought a grand 
array, Miss W. G. Moss (gardener, Mr. T. Joluison) winning in 
fine style with Sybil, Alba magma, Melomine, and The Gem: 
second, A. A. Paton, Esq. (gardener, Mr. R. Ogstan). 
Basket of cut flowers (prizes by Mr. IT. Sadler), John Findlay, 
Esq. (gardener, Mr. E. .Wharton), took the lead, followed by 
C. J. Procter, Esq (gardener, Mr. Jas. Williams). 
One stove plant, in bloom, Mr. J. Stoney won with a fine 
Anthurium andreanuni, and for the greenhouse plant the same 
exhibitor scored with a fine form of Tmantophyllum miniatum. 
Three Orchids, distinct, W. H. Watts, Esq. (gardener,' Mr. .1 
Bracegirdle), was well to the fore with Angraecum sesquipedale. 
with five spikes and fourteen flowers, in robust health. Den iro 
biuni wardianum, and a good D. devonianum. Mr. J. Stoney 
followed with good plants. 
For two Orchids suitable for a cool house, Mr. Stoney got a 
point higher with two OdontoodoSsums. 
(To be concluded next week.) 
