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THE GARDENING WORLD 
April 25 , 1903. 
Messrs. J. Cowan and Co., G-ateacre, liad a most effective combina¬ 
tion including many beautiful forms, suck as Oattleya schilieriana, 
Guteacre variety (A. M.), Cypripedium Syrinx (very beautiful), C. 
insigne Dorothy, Cymbidium lowiahium, Odontoglossom Adnanae 
(good form), 6. Cnspum (spotted varieties), Dendrobium nobile, 
lmbilius, D. wardianum album, etc. 
Mr. J. Cypher, Cheltenham, as usual, was to the lore with some 
beautiful forms, including Miltonia bleuana superba (F. C. C., grand), 
M. vexillarium granditiorum, Oattleya lawrenceana, C. Schroderae, 
C. Mendelli, Cypripedium Morganiae, C. calio-rothsehiidianum, Odonto- 
gl'ossum crispum vexillarium, Epiphrontis Yeitchii, Lycastes, etc. 
E. Ashworth, Esq., Wilmslow, had a very fine lot, amongst which 
were Dendrobium Cybele ashworthianium (F. C. C.). D. Melanodiscus, 
D, splendid'issimum leeanum, D. s. grandiflorum, D. crassinode, D. 
nobile Victoriae, Odontoglossum triumphans, Cypripedium Mrs. A. M. 
Sutton Harefield variety, Oattleya Schroderae dellense, and many 
° Messrs. Reamsbottom and Co., Geashill, King’s Co., Ireland, had a 
brilliant show of their Alderborough strain of St. Brigid’s Anemones, 
of large double flowers of intense colouring, which should increase the 
growth of these' interesting and cheap plants. 
Silver-gilt- Medals.—Messrs. Dickson and Robinson, Manchester, 
contributed a pleasing mixed display of Rose Crimson Rambler, Lilacs 
of sorts, Clematis, and a collection of Daffodils. 
Messrs. Dickson, Brown, and Tait, Manchester, had a telling lot of 
Narcissus, with Ferns, greenery, and a. resting bank. The best flowers 
were M. J. Berkley (tine golden colour), Gloria Mundi, Duchess of 
Westminster, maximus superba, -etc. 
Messrs. Hogg and Robertson, Dublin, had a brilliant display of 
Tulips, Princess Ida (pale primrose and white), Hector, Joostvan 
Vondel, Greigii (fine scarlet), Thomas Moore, Brunhilde, etc. Some 
eight dozen vases of Daffodils were also staged, including King Alfred, 
Bicolor' Victoria Maximus (beautiful). C. J. Backhouse, Flamingo, 
Her Majesty, Glory of Leiden, Ba-rrii conspicuus, Maggie May, Lady 
Margt. Bose, Bregattun, etc. 
Messrs Cliarlesworth and Co.. Bradford, contributed a fine stand of 
Orchids, Laeliocattleya Mercia (F. C. €.), Oattleya Schroderae Minerva 
(F. C. 0.), Oncidium concolor, Masdevalia Veitchii grandiflora, Odonto¬ 
glossum crispum in variety, Miltonia bleuana grandiflora rosea, 
Laeliocattleya highburyensis, etc. 
S. Grat-rix, Esq., Whalley Range, had a pleasing lot, including two 
F. C. C. for a Dendrobium hybrid and Odontoglossum. 
J. Leemail, Esq., Heaton Mersey, had a small but interesting lot, 
including Laelia tenebrosa x aurea (F. 0. C., Laeliocattleya cinna- 
barina x Oattleya Mendellii, Dendrobium Venus in fine form. etc. 
Silver Medals.— Messrs. B. S. Williams and Son. Upper Holloway, 
staged a collection of Narcissus, Tulips, Anemones, etc. 
Mr. W. Holmes, Timperley. showed a nice lot of Dendrobiums and 
Odontoglossums. 
0. 0. Wrigley. Esq., Bury, had a nice display of Dendrobiums, 
Odontoglossums. Cypripedium villosum, and others. 
Mr. John Robson, Altrincham, had a good lot- of Dendrobiums, 
Lvcastes, and well-flowered Sbphronitis grandiflora. 
Mr. S. Allen, Sale, staged Dendrobiums with strong growths, and a 
fine form of Anthurium Seherzerianum. 
Other Awards.—Mr. W. B. Upjohn, gardener to the Earl of Elles¬ 
mere. had a Bronze Medal for spring flowers and Orchids arranged on a 
stand of cork. 
Mr. Broome, Llandudno, had an Award of Merit for outside flowers, 
showing the. favoured locality -of that portion of Wales. 
The Misses Hopkins, Knutsford. had an Award of Merit for Auricula 
Alexandra, a free yellow blooming variety, and a similar award for 
the exhibit which included Primroses, white Jack-m-the-Green, 
Auricula the Bride, etc. 
The arrangements were ably carried out by Mr. I. Wearners, tile 
curator of the society’s gardens. 
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MIDLAND DAFFODIL. 
April I6th and I7th. 
The fifth annual show of the above society was held at the Edgbaston 
Botanical Gardens, Birmingham, and although not quite equal to that 
of last year, it- was, nevertheless, a- great success. There was a large 
attendance of people, notwithstanding the bitterly cold day on which 
the show was opened, and the fact that snow fell at intervals. The 
cold and unsettled character of the spring and the frequent showers of 
bail in various parts of the country were adverse to the interests of 
Daffodils, yet there was «h good competition in) the competitive classes 
and several large miscellaneous exhibits not for competition. 
The first prize for a collection of fifty varieties of Daffodils was won 
by Mrs. Berkeley, Spetchley Park, Worcester, who had a great- variety 
of interesting tvpes. -set up with their own foliage. Very fine types 
were Lady Margaret Boscawen. Countess Grey, Glory of Leiden. 
Solfatare, Noble. Flamingo. Will Scarlett, Lucifer, Lulworth, etc. ; the 
four last-named were beautiful forms with an orange or scarlet chalice. 
(Silver Daffodil Cup and Society’s large Gold Medal.) The second 
prize was won by Messrs. Pope and Sons, King's Norton, near Birming¬ 
ham, who had Giant and Lady Margaret Boscawen in very fine condi¬ 
tion (Silver Bowl and the Societyls large -Silver Medal.) The third 
prize was secured by A. S. L. Melville, Esq.. Branston Hall, Lincoln. 
(Small Silver Bowl.) The fourth prize went to E. M. Crosfield. Esq., 
Little Acton, Wrexham. Mr. J. Mallender, The Gardens, Hodsock 
Priory, Worksop, and E. A. Walton, Esq., The Friary, Hamlsworth, 
were highly commended. Mr. Mallender had a giant trumpet Daffodil 
of his own raising named Hodsock’s Pride, which made a very telliu-r 
feature in his exhibit. The parentage was N. princeps x Horsfieldi. 
The lead for twelve varieties of trumpet Daffodils was taken liv 
Messrs. Pope and Sons, who had some of the best modern tvpes in 
cultivation. Mr. H. B. Young, Metheringham, Lincoln, was Second: 
the Rev. J. Jacob, Whitewell Rectory, Wfiitechurch, was third; J. JL 
Hartill, Es-q., St. Bernard’s Road, Olton, came in fourth; and F. A. 
Walter, Esq., came in fifth. 
For six varieties of trumpet Daffodils, W. B. Latham, Esq. , curator 
Botanical Gardens, Edgbaston, took the primary award. He was 
followed by C. L. Branson, Esq., The Gardens, Coleshill Park. 
Coleshill. 
The leading award for twelve varieties of Medii-coronati Daffodils 
was secured by Messrs. Pope and Sons, who were followed by H. It 
Young, Esq., the Rev. J. Jacob, A. S. L. Melville, Esq., and F. A. 
Walton, Esq., in this order. 
The lead for six Medii-coronati varieties was taken by H. B. Hartill. 
Esq., who had splendid flowers of Lulworth. W. B. Latham, Esq. 
was second, and C. B. Branson, Esq., third. 
For six Parvi-conorati the lead was taken by Mr. Henry B. Young; 
the Rev. J. Jacob was second; and A. S. Leslie Melville. Esq.. was 
third. 
For six Parvi-coronati the lead was taken by Mr. Henry B. Young: 
and Sons, showing Homer, Almira, poetarum, Poem, Dante, etc. 
The primary award for twelve varieties of Daffodils not costing mu 
than 10s. per dozen was secured by Mr. H. C. Cartwright, ka.q 
Norton. The second prize went to J. A. Kenrick, Esq.. Edgb.istnn. 
Birmingham, and the third was won by R. F. Mills, Esq., Taptun 
Grove, Chesterfield. 
The leading award for nine varieties of Tulips was taken by Mr. 
R. V. Cartwright, who was followed by W. B. Latham, Esq. Mi. 
Cartwright also was awarded the first prize for Spanish Irises, bei.i-; 
the only exhibitor in that class. He also took the lead for twelve pu- 
of Daffodils, having really well-grown plants of remarkable vigour ii. 
twenty-four siz-. pots. In the latter case lie was followed by J. A, 
Kenrick, Esq. 
W. B. Latham. Esq., had six pots of Daffodils, and was follow; 1 
by J. Sceaney, Esq. (-Harborne), and Mr. E. M. Sharp (Edgbaston). !,i 
this order. 
W. B. Latham, Esq., also- took the lead for six pots of Polyanthus 
Narcissi, and was followed by Mr. R. C. Cartwright and J. A. Ken¬ 
drick, Escp, as named. 
Mr. R. C. Cart-wright came to the front for six pots of single Tulips, 
beating J. A. Kenrick, Esq., and W. B. Latham, Esq., in this ordei 
of merit. J. A. Kenrick, Esq., was the only exhibitor of Lily of tin 
Valley. 
A pretty and interesting feature of the exhibition was the competi¬ 
tion for cut Daffodils arranged on small round tables isolated upon tin 
floor. The prize-winners in the order of merit were Messrs. P>qa 
and Sons, W. B. Latham, Esq., Mrs. Mnstin (City Road, Edgbaston). 
J. Sceaney. Esq., and J. A. Kenrick, Esq. 
Messrs. Pope and Sons took the lead for a bouquet of Daffodil'. 
W. R. Latham, Esq., being second. 
-Messrs. Pope and Sons also had the. best howl or centrepiece of cut 
Daffodils. They were followed by J. A. Kenrick, Esq.. Miss Clark-. 
(Ashmount, Ladypool Road), J. 'Sceaney, Esq., and Mrs. Vymlhaii 
Brodie (Wylde Green). 
The best three vases of Polyanthus Narcissus were shown by J. A 
Kenrick, Esq., who was followed by Mr. R. C. Cartwright. The lattei 
came to the front for three jars or bowls of any other Daffodils grown it 
cocoanut or moss fibre. He was followed bv J. A. Kenrick. Esq. 
and Mr. E. M. Sharp. 
The lead for a box or basket of cut blooms of Daffodils was takei 
by Mr. J. H. Hartill. who was followed by the Rev. J. Jacob. 
Six Silver Medals were awarded, one to each of those flowers selects, 
from the trade and competitive exhibits as the best in the exhibition! 
Miss Wilmo-t, Warley Place, Great Worley, was awarded one of tin 
medals for a Parvi-coronati seedling Incognita, and another for tlie 
premier Medii-coronati seedling Robert Berkeley. Messrs. Barr an- 
Sons had a medal for the premier Magni-coronati seedling Francis-ca 
Messrs. Pope and Sons received a medal for the premier Parvi-coronan 
Southern Star, and another for the premier Medii-coronati V l* ,!l 
Queen. A. S. Melville, Escp, had a medal for the premier Alagm 
coronati King Alfred, a rather Small flower, but very perfect. 
MI SCULL ANEOTTS EX HI li ITS. 
E. A. Walton. Escp, set up a collection of Daffodils in glass vases 
and also had an arrangement on a stand. 
Messrs. Hogg and Robertson. 22. Mary Street, Dublin, exhibited • 
collection of Tulips and Daffodils. The lulips wire ;uranged in th 
centre of the large group, and contained such fine varieties as Kmg e 
the Yellows, Duchesse de Panne, White Swan, Golden Crown. P'' m 
of Austria, etc. They had all the leading forms of Daffodils, includm;- 
Emperor, Empress, P. R. Barr, and the newer Brigadier, Maggij 
May, etc. • , . .. ( i 
Messrs. Perkins and Sons, Coventry, had an exhibit of floral device 
including anchors, baskets, bouquets, etc. 
Mr. Robert Sydenham, Tenby Street, Birmingham, staged a group c 
Daffodils and Tulips grown in pots, and in his usual good form. 
Messrs. J. R. Pearson and Sons, Chilwell Nursery, Lowdham, No > 
exhibited a large collection of Daffodils, including such fine varietic 
