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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
September 19. 19015. 
Mary, and to Messrs. J. Stredwick and Son for George Gordon, 
Hereward, Rainbow, and Comet, all Cactus varieties. 
Special Awards. 
Gold Medals were awarded to Mr. J. H. White for a very 
fine lot of herbaceous cut flowers, in which Liliums, Phloxes, 
Montbretias, Gladioli, etc., were seen to advantage ; a bunch 
of Tomatos, seven fruits on one stem of White’s Majestic, was 
also staged by this exhibitor. 
Mr. J. Robson, Altrincham, for a fine bank of herbaceous 
cut flowers, including a good show of Liliums. 
Messrs. Hobbies, Limited, Dereham, Large Gold Medal for 
an extensive and imposing display of Dahlias set up in pyra¬ 
mids, with an archway of Smilax for a background ; a col¬ 
lection of Roses was also contributed by this firm. 
Messrs. Dickson, Brown, and Tait, Manchester, for about 
70 dishes of Tomatos in all the leading varieties, backed up with 
Palms and herbaceous cut flowers. 
Messrs. Dickson and Robinson, Manchester, received a large 
Gold Medal for a pleasing collection of Dahlias and about 70 
varieties of Lettuce, arranged in trebles, of excellent growth 
throughout. 
Silver Gilt Medals were awarded to Mr. A. J. A. Bruce, Dids- 
bury, for herbaceous cut flowers, Chrysanthemums, etc. 
Mr. J. Robson, for a large collection of Dahlias. 
Messrs. Dobbie and Co., Rothesay, for a fine table of Dahlias 
of the leading varieties. 
A Silver Medal was secured by Mr. W. L. Pattison, Shrews¬ 
bury, for a nice collection of Violas and Pansies. 
Messrs. Dicksons, Chester, contributed stove and greenhouse 
plants and hardy cut flowers. 
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PAISLEY FLOWER SHOW. 
The annual flower show of the Paisley Horticultural Society 
was held in the Town Hall, Paisley, and was a great success, 
the entries being nearly 100 above the record for last year. 
Prizes were offered in 157 classes, and these brought 768 entries 
from 71 competitors. Greenhouse plants, after having fallen 
away for some years, were again strongly in evidence. 
Nurserymen’s Classes. 
The leading award for 24 spikes of Gladioli was secured by 
Messrs. George Mail’ and Sons, Prestwick. 
Messrs. M. Campbell and Sons, High Biantyre, took the first 
prize for 18 bunches of Dahlias. 
Messrs. D. and W. Croll, Dundee, led the way for 36 Roses ; 
Messrs. T. Smith and Son, Stranraer, were second, and Messrs. 
W. and R. Ferguson, Dunfermline, came in third. 
Mr. Wm. Farquharson, Perth, took the lead for 36 bunches 
of herbaceous plants, Messrs. Brown Bros., Uddingston, being 
second, and Messrs. M. Campbell and Sons third. 
For a collection of cut flowers from the open border the lead 
was taken by Messrs. M. Campbell and Sons ; Messrs. Brown 
Bros, were second, and Mr. Wm. Farquharson third. 
The best collection of plants on a table 9 ft. by 18 ft. was 
exhibited by Mr. David Airdrie, Whitehaugh Nursery, Glasgow 
Road, Paisley. This group was oval, surmounted with mag¬ 
nificent Kentias, and filled in with a selection of Begonias of the 
finest varieties, which have been a speciality with the grower for 
many years. Lilies and early-flowering Chrysanthemums were 
also a feature of this fine group. Small circular beds occupied 
tlie corners. A First-class Certificate of Merit was awarded to 
Begonia Mrs. Robert Macfee, a lovely pure white ; Mr. James 
VY atson and Mr. F. Davidson were second and third respec¬ 
tively. 1 
-Mr. David Airdrie also took the premier position for a col¬ 
lection of cut flowers grown in Paisley. 
In the gardeners classes the best house plants were shown 
by Mr. Geo. Watson, The Gardens, W'alkinshaw House, Ren¬ 
frew ; the second award went to Mr. Robert M’Graw, Gleniffer 
House, and third to Mr. James Meiklam, Johnstone. 
Th® leading prize for fine foliage plants was taken by Mr 
R, Robertson, Priory Park. Mr. Geo. Watson also came to 
the front for exotic Ferns; Mr. Charles Pattison, Linwood, 
for three British Ferns. 
Other leading prize winners were Mr. A. Turner, Mr. A. 
Wa ;rd, Mr. James Brown, Mr. James Caldwell, Mr. D. Sands 
and Mr. Robert Colquhoun, most of these being for fruit. ’ 
Miscellaneous Exhibits. 
Mr. Duncan Macdonald, gardener to James Coats, Esq. Fer- 
guslie, set up a large and attractive table of stove and Green¬ 
house plants, consisting of Palms, Lilies, Crotons, Coleus, 
Chrysanthemums, Celosias, Hydrangeas, etc. 
The nurserymen of Paisley also came out strongly. Mr. David 
Airdrie staged 40 varieties of a splendid strain of Carnations 
and Picotees, most of which had been raised by Martin Smith, 
Esq., and, therefore, well known to be of the best. Mr. Airdrie 
sustained his reputation as a successful exhibitor in his new 
sphere of action. 
Mr. Francis Davidson, Carriagehill, and Mr. James Watson, 
Bellfield, both of Paisley, staged groups of miscellaneous plants 
relieved by flowering subjects, these being arranged in the 
main hall. 
The judges in the various departments were Mr. Geo. Russell, 
Redland^, Glasgow ; Mr. Wm. MTver, Queen’s Park, Glasgow; 
Mr. Wm. Marshall, Mr. Wm. Mason, Mr. Robert Roy, Mr. Wm. 
Hutchison, Mr. John Macgregor, Mr. Wm. Parkins, and Coun¬ 
cillor Gibson. 
The secretarial duties were ably carried out by Mr. Macfee, 
who is the right man in the right place. The gate money proved 
a record. 
STIRLING FLOWER SHOW. 
The following were amongst the principal awards of the above- 
mentioned show : — 
Class I.—Plants. 
Six stove or greenhouse foliaged plants, distinct varieties : 
T. Lunt. Three stove or greenhouse Ferns, distinct varieties: 
1, T. Lunt; 2, J. M'Donald; 3, A. Ferguson. Three British 
Ferns, distinct varieties: 1, J. Williamson; 2, A. M‘Ewan ; 3, 
A. Ferguson. Six zonal Geraniums, in 6 in. pots : 1, J. Wil¬ 
liamson ; 2, R. Jenner ; 3, J. Ogilvie. Six plants best for table 
decoration, distinct varieties: i, T. Lunt; 2, T. Fraser. Two 
pots Lilimil: 1, J. Williamson ; 2, A. Ferguson. Two speci¬ 
men Fuchsias, varieties, in flower : 1, J. Williamson; 2, J. 
Ogilvie. Two specimen ornamental foliage Geraniums, varie¬ 
ties : 1, J. Williamson; 2, J. D. Kemp; 3, A. Ferguson. Two 
zonal Geraniums in flower, varieties : 1, -J. M'Donald ; 2, J. 
Williamson; 3, J. D. Kemp. Two Palms: 1, T. Lunt; 2, A. 
Morton; 3, D. Shaw ; Three stove or greenhouse plants in 
flower : 1, A. Ferguson ; 2, A. M'Ewan. Three Begonias, varie¬ 
ties, in flower: 1, no name ; 2, J. Ogilvie. 
Cut Flowers. 
Eighteen Dahlias, single, at least six varieties, in trusses of 
three : S. Bain. Twelve Dahlias, Cactus, at least four varie¬ 
ties : R. Marshall. Six Gladiolus spikes, distinct varieties: 
1, S. Bain ; 2, A. Curran ; 3, T. Fraser. Twelve Comet Asters, 
not less than three varieties : 1, S. Bain ; 2, R. Marshall; 3, 
J. Waldie. Twelve Asters, any other sorts, not less than six 
varieties : 1, A. Curran; 2, R. Marshall. Twelve Geranium 
trusses, at least six varieties: 1, J. Waldie; 2, D. M'Michan; 
3, R. Marshall. Twelve Marigolds (French): 1, S. Bain; 2, 
D. M'Michan ; 3, A. Curran. Six Marigolds (African): 1, J. 
Waldie ; 2, S. Bain. One hand bouquet: 1, J. Williamson ; 2, 
J. M'Donald. Six bunches hardy herbaceous cut flowers, dis 
tinct varieties, naified : 1, T. Fraser ; 2, M. Carriglian. Six 
Roses, distinct varieties : 1, D. Shaw; 2, T. Fraser; 3, R. * 
Marshall. Twelve Pansies (six fancy and six show): 1, C. Kay; 
2, J. M'Lauchlan. Twelve Carnations or Picotees, at least 
six varieties : 1, S. Bain ; 2, R. C. Dickson ; 3, R, Marshall. 
Six bunches of Begonias, at least four varieties : 1, A. Curran; 
2, C. B. Murray. 
Fruit. 
I wo bunches Grapes, black Hamburg : J. Hart. Two bunches 
(■rapes, Muscat: A. Morton. Two bunches Grapes, any other 
sort (black): 1, A. Curran ; 2, A. Morton. One bunch Grapes 
(white): 1, 1. Fraser; 2, J. Waldie; 3, W. W. Ritchie. One 
bunch Grapes (black): 1, J. Waldie; 2, W. W. Ritchie; 3, T. 
Fraser. One Melon (not to be cut): 1, A. Curran ; 2, J. 
Waldie ; 3, D. M'Michan. Six Peaches : 1, D. M'Miohan ; 2, 
A. Curran. Six Nectarines : 1, A. Morton ; 2, A. Curran. Six 
Apples, kitchen : 1, W. W. Ritchie; 2, T. Fraser ; 3, A. Curran. 
Six Apples, dessert: 1, W. W. Ritchie ; 2, R. Marshall; 3, A. 
Curran. Six Pears : 1, W. W. Ritchie ; 2, J. M'Donald ; 3, J. 
Alexander. Six Plums, dark : 1, A. Ferguson; 2, ex-Bailie 
M'Ewen ; 3, J. Alexander. Six Plums, Victoria : 1, ex-Bailie 
M'Ewen ; 2, J. Alexander ; 3, A. Ferguson. 
Vegetables. 
Two plants Parsley, in pots: 1, R. Morrison; 2, J. Ogilvie: 
3, M. Carrighan. Two Vegetable Marrows, fit for table, not less 
than 2 lbs. each : 1, W. W. Ritchie ; 2, D. Shaw ; 3, A. Curran. 
