October 10, 1903. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
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Leeks, Parsnips, Carrots, Beet, Cabbages, Savoys, Borecole, 
Tomatos, etc. (Gold Medal.) 
Messrs. Jas. Veitch and Sons, Ltd., Chelsea, had a large ex¬ 
hibit of vegetables, including Borecoles in great variety, Brussels 
Sprouts, Onions, Beet, Leeks, Salsafy, Peas, Dwarf Beans, 
Potatos, Kohl Rabi, Cucumbers, Radishes, Turnips, Mushrooms, 
Cauliflower, and many other subjects in excellent condition. 
(Gold Medal.) 
Messrs. H. Canned and Sons, Swanley, Kent, exhibited a 
splendid collection of vegetables in the Camellia house at the 
entrance. Chief amongst the display we should mention the 
Onions, including Eynsford Giant, Masterpiece, Reading Im¬ 
proved, Cocoanut, Improved Wroxton, Ailsa Craig, and 
Cranston’s Excelsior, which were notable for their huge size. 
Leeks, Carrots, Beet, Potatos, Brussels Sprouts, Peas,, Scarlet 
Runners, Cauliflowers, Cabbages, Savoys, and Tomatos were re¬ 
presented by well-grown samples of good varieties, all tastefully 
displayed. (Silver Gilt Knightian Medal.) 
Messrs. John K. King and Sons, Coggeshall, Essex, staged a 
large collection of vegetables, including Celery, Onions, Leeks, 
Cauliflower, Cabbages, Savoys, Scarlet Runners, Beet, Tomatos, 
Carrots, Parsnips, etc. (Silver Banksian Medal.) 
The Horticultural College, Swanley, set up a collection of vege¬ 
tables, including fine mounds of Cauliflower, Onions, Tomatos, 
Brussels Sprouts, Beet, and a row of Celery, Leeks, etc., behind. 
Some home-preserved fruits were also placed about amongst the 
vegetables. (Silver Knightian Medal.) 
The Agent-General for British Columbia, Salisbury House, 
Finsbury Circus, London, E.C., had an exhibit of Canadian pre¬ 
served fruit, for which a Silver Knightian Medal was awarded. 
The exhibit consisted of preserved Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherries, 
Red and White Currants, Blackberries, Loganberries, Strawberry- 
Raspberry, and Strawberries. 
Mrs. A. Bramwell exhibited ten dishes of Onions of large size. 
(Silver Banksian Medal.) 
W. Seward, Chrysanthemum Nursery, Hanwell, showed pot 
plants of Tomato Hanwell Victory. 
Mr. Geo. Keif, South Villa, Regent’s Park, had an exhibit of 
eighteen fruits of a new Melon named Regent’s Park, which 
recently received an Award of Merit, and on this occasion a 
Silver Knightian Medal. The fruits were of good even size, with 
clean yellow skin, beautifully netted, and of excellent flavour, 
even in such a bad year for Melons. 
The Marquis of Exeter (gardener, Mr. Metcalfe), Burghley, 
Stamford, exhibited a collection of Melons of several varieties. 
(Silver Knightian Medal.) 
Awakds. 
The awards given for certain non-competitive exhibits were 
not placed when we went to press last week, so that we now 
append the omissions: — 
Messrs. Thomas Rivers and Son, Sawbridgeworth, Herts, a 
Gold Medal for fruit and fruit trees in pots. 
Messrs. Pewtress Bros., The Old Nurseries, Tillington, Here¬ 
ford, Silver Knightian Medal for fruit. 
Mr. George Mount, Canterbury, Silver Gilt Knightian Medal 
for fruit. 
Mr. J. B. Colwill, Sidmouth, Devon, Hogg Memorial Medal for 
fruit. 
Messrs. Geo. Bunyard and Co., Limited, Maidstone, Gold 
Medal for fruit in Class 14, and Gold Medal for orchard-house 
fruit in Class 16. 
H.M. the King, Windsor Castle (gardener, Mr. Mackellar), 
a Gold Medal for Grapes and Pineapples. 
Mr. R. W. Green, Wisbech, a Silver Banksian Medal for 
Potatos. 
Messrs. Harrison and Sons, Leicester, a Silver Banksian 
Medal for a collection of vegetables. 
Mr. George Cannon, Ealing, W., a Bronze Banksian Medal for 
fruit trees. 
Messrs. J. Peed and Son, West Norwood, S.E., Silver Gilt 
Knightian Medal for fruit in Class 14. 
Mi. John Basham, Bassaleg, Mon., a Silver Knightian Medal 
in Class 14 for fruit. 
HORTICULTURAL SUNDRIES. 
A sundries tent was erected on the lawn, and was well filled 
by the specialities of the various exhibitors. 
Messrs. J. Bentley, Limited, Chemical Works, Hull, have 
been giving their attention to various insecticides recently, and 
to weed killers. They had an exhibit of these specialities and 
were accorded a Silver Flora Medal. 
Messrs. Wm. Wood and Son, Wood Green, London, N., had 
a very extensive exhibit of all sorts of sundries for garden 
puiposes, including manures, insecticides, etc. Noticeable 
were the healthy foliage and stems of Potatos, as a result of 
spraying with their speciality named “ Mardol.” (Silver 
Banksian Medal.) 
Mr. E. C. Lawson, Ashley Road, Hornsey Rise, N., had an 
article for fixing up trees invented by Mr. E. Beckett, who 
has large experience in trees and shrubs. This was named 
Beckett’s Patent Tree Ties. 
Mr. J. Pinches, Camberwell, exhibited a fine set of Acme 
labels and various sundries of useful or decorative value for 
gardens. (Silver Banksian Medal.) 
Messrs. Vails and Co. had a stand of “ Beetlecute,” for the 
destruction of garden and other insect enemies. (Bronze 
Medal.) 
Messrs. J. George and Son, Putney, had a Bronze Banksian 
Medal for garden sundries. 
Messrs. Coiry and Co., Limited, Finsbury Street, also had 
a Silver Banksian Medal for their specialities. 
Messrs. Champion and Co. staged some of their tubs, boxes, 
etc., such as are used in Kew Gardens. (Silver Banksian Medal.) 
Mr. H. M. Hamilton, Covent Garden, had fancy baskets, 
receiving a Silver Banksian Medal. 
Messrs. Pulham and Son had vases and other garden orna¬ 
ments of the artificially-made Pulhamite stone. (Silver Banksian 
Medal.) 
Mr. A. P. Bruce, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, had various devices 
for arranging flowers. 
The Ambrose Paint Co., Moorgate Station Chambers, E.C., 
a Bronze Banksian Medal for horticultural paints. 
Messrs. I). Dowell and Son, Hammersmith, a Silver Banksian 
Medal for horticultural pottery. 
Mr. H. M. Hamilton, Finchley, N., a Bronze Banksian Medal 
for horticultural sundries. 
HARROW AND ROXETH ALLOTMENT. 
The people in the district of Harrow and Roxetli look forward 
with interest to the annual show of the Allotment Society, on 
account of the influence for good which such exhibitions have 
upon the cottagers and working classes in the district. A great 
many of the upper classes in the district, therefore, patronise 
and encourage the work carried on by the society. The garden 
produce on this occasion was not quite equal to that of pre¬ 
vious years, but that is no fault of the cultivators, nor any 
sign that their interest in the show is abating. On this occasion 
a novelty was introduced in the form of non-competitive or 
honorary exhibits by the local gardeners, in order to take 
off the monotony of vegetables alone, and thereby increase the 
beauty of the show. 
In the open classes competition was keen, and some admirable 
samples of vegetables were exhibited. Potatos showed some 
falling away, but Onions were excellent, considering that some 
of the allotment-holders were able to produce bulbs weighing 
over a pound. Leeks, Marrows, and Kale were well up to the 
average. The Harrow allotment-holders seemed to consider 
Cabbages amongst the most useful vegetables, considering the 
large number of entries made and the general excellence of 
the produce. They also had excellent Onions, Parsnips, Celery, 
and Turnips. 
The Roxeth allotment-holders were scarcely behind their 
neighbours from Harrow. Savoys from Roxeth were a special 
feature, while Potatos, Onions, and other vegetables were well 
represented. The allotment-holders of the Pinner Field liavq 
been under a great disadvantage this year owing to the field 
being under water for a great part of the time” so that the 
absence of many of the holders was not surprising. 
The first prize for a collection of 12 distinct vegetables vas 
taken by Mr. J. Smith, the indefatigable honorary secretary 
of the society, and who is a very enthusiastic cultivator of vege¬ 
tables ; he was followed by Messrs. A. Ranee, A. Smith G. 
Warren, and J. Clatworthy, in this order of merit. He’was 
eight points ahead of his next competitor. 
Mr. A. Ranee came to the front for Potatos. The leading 
prize-winners in the open classes were Messrs. G. Warren .L 
Markham, G. Ball, J. Clatworthy, J. Cox, and W. Cornell. Mr 
Ranee also had the best dish of Potatos in the show. 
In the classes open to the Harrow holders only, leading prizes 
were taken by Messrs. G. Ball, J. Smith, A. Franklin, G. Mas- 
cord, and Jack Bishop. Numerous prizes were indeed taken bv 
Mr. J. Smith. J 
In the classes open to Roxeth allotment-holders only, leading 
