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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
November 21, 1903. 
Mr. W. Stowers, gardener to 6. H. Dean, Esq., Whitehall, 
Sittingbourne, took the lead for dessert Apples with clean 
samples, and was followed by Mr. Crane, Cheveney, Kent. The 
same order was observed for cooking Apples. 
Vegetables. 
The first prize for Celery was taken by Mr. H. Folkes, gardener 
to the Right Hon. J. F. Halsey, M.P., Gaddesden Place, He-mel 
Hempstead. 
Mr. R. Mairs, gardener to Sir John Shelley, Rart., Shobrooke 
Park, Crediton, had the best Leeks. He also had the best eight 
Onions. 
Mr. H. Folkes was first for nine white Turnips. 
Mr. R. A. Horspool, The Gardens, Llangollen Road, Ruabon, 
was first for Potatos, showing fine tubers. 
The lead for a collection of eight varieties of vegetables was 
secured by Mr. R. Mairs, with good Leeks, Onions, Celery, 
Cauliflower, Beet, Potatos, etc. Mr. Chas. Brown was a good 
second. 
Mr. H. Folkes took the lead for Cauliflower, showing large 
heads. 
Mr. R. Mairs had the best Savoys ; Mr. R. A. Horspool was 
first for Red Cabbages, showing very large specimens. 
Mr. Geo. Basile, gardener to the Rev. T. McMurdie, Woburn 
Park, Weybridge, had the best Brussels Sprouts. 
Mr. Basile secured the leading prizes for Beet, Carrots, and 
Parsnips. 
The prizes for all of the above classes were offered by Mr. 
Robert Sydenham, Tenby Street, Birmingham. 
Special prizes for a collection of nine varieties of vegetables 
were offered by Messrs. Webb -and Sons, Wordsley, Stourbridge, 
and the leading prize was secured by Mr. A. Basile, followed by 
Mr. L. Ba-stin, gardener to Sir Alex. Henderson, M.P., Buscot 
Park, Faringdon, Berks. 
LIVERPOOL HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION. 
November Ilth and I2th, 
This society, after holding 23 shows in St. George’s Hall, 
had to seek -new quarters, the hall being engaged for all Novem¬ 
ber. The choice of the committee rested on the Drill Hall, 
Edge Hill, a large, well-lighted place, but lacked the elegance 
and refinement of the -old h-o-me. At any rate, the new position 
did not deter the exhibitors from doing their share of work, for 
the entry list wa-s an u-nusually strong one, -and -of the usual 
high-class character. 
Cut Blooms. —These generally were somewhat of a- satisfactory 
surprise, tire blooms certainly being finer than was anticipated. 
The chief centre, as usual, was in the cup class, 24 incurved and 
24 Japanese. The competition was keen throughout, although 
Mr. J. Davis, gardener to E. Ellis, Esq., well led, and as his 
blooms were grand throughout we give the full list-, which will 
dispense with any further notice in other classes. Incurveds : 
Fred Palmer, Gen. Symoncls, Duchess of Fife, F. Hammond, 
Lady Isabel, Perle Dauphinoise, Chrys. Bruant, M-me. Ferlat, 
V. Foster, Ma Perfection, V. Southern, Miss A. Hills, J. Agate, 
Ralph Hatton, Mrs. H. J. Jones, Pearl Palace, C. H. Curtis, 
Globe d’Or, E. Hughe-s, Miss E. Seward, D. Foster, Mrs. N. 
Molyneux, Emily Dale Improved, and Hanwell Glory. 
Japanese: Mr. F. S. Vallis, Mrs. G. Lewis, M. V. Venosta, 
Duchess of Sutherland, Mme. P. Ra-daelli, Calvat’s Surprise, 
Guy Hamilton, Mafeking Hero, Mrs. Barkley, Sensation, 
Mathew Smith, Elsie Fulton, Godfrey’s Pride, George Lawrence, 
Mrs. J. Bryant, Mrs. E. Hummel, Gen. Hutton, Nellie Pockett, 
W. R. Church, Mr. L. Remmy, Mrs. G. Mileham-, Mermaid, Sir 
H. Kitchener, and Bessie Godfrey ; second. Mr. F. Young, gar¬ 
dener to T. Guthrie Williamson, Esq. ; third, Mr. G. Haigh, 
gardener to Sir W. H. Tate, Bart. ; fourth, Mr. W. Barber, 
gardener to W. Holland, Esq. 
Eighteen incurveds: Mr. P. Greene, gardener to Col. Gee, 
won with a smart lot. 
Twelve varieties : Mr. T. Clarke, gardener to J. Clarke, Esq., 
had the best. 
Eighteen Japanese : Mr. C. Jones, gardener to E. Evans, Esq., 
had an excellent lot.. 
Twelve varieties : Mr. T. Clarke won with a strong lot. 
Six Anemones: Mr. Vlasto won with a pretty lot. Six re¬ 
flexed : Mr. E. Wharton had the best, and for 12 Pompons was 
again to the fore. 
Six vases single varieties: Mr. Jos. Stoney led ; and for six 
vases Japanese Mr. James Williams took the lead. 
Plants. —Amongst the Chrysanthemums the bush plants were 
remarkable for quantity and quality of flower. 
Four large-flowered trained : Mr. John Rose, gardener to Mrs. 
Kitchen, won with well-finished plants of Col. W. B Smith, 
Mrs. G. Rundle, Mrs. Dixon, and Viv. Morel ; Mr. T. Hit-chman, 
gardener to A. Earle, Esq., second. 
One large flowering : Mr. .J. Stoney, gardener to F. H. Gossage, 
Esq., with a well-flowered specimen. 
Three Pompons and one Pompon: Mr. W. Wilson, gardener 
to H. Cunningham, Esq., held his accustomed position with well- 
grown plants. 
Six naturally-grown plants: Mr. E. Wharton, gardener to 
J. Findlay, Esq. ; and for the single specimen Mr. J. Stoney 
had the best. 
Group of Chrysanthemums with foliage plants: Mr. G. 
Osborne, gardener to Dr. Cooke, was well ahead with a pleasing 
lot, in which Palms and Crotons showed to advantage. 
Six Begonias Gloire de Lorraine brought a large mass in which 
Mr. E. R. Finch, gardener to Jos. Smith, Esq., proved the victor. 
For stove or greenhouse Ferns distinct Mr. W. Barber scored, 
and for the single plant Mr. Geo. Eaton, gardener to W. Tod, 
Esq., won with a grand plant of Davallia Mooreana, 10 ft. in 
diameter. 
Three Orchids distinct: Mr. E. R. Finch was to the fore with 
Oncidium varicosum Rogersii, Cattleya labiata, and C. bow- 
ringia-na; Mr. 0. H. Williams second, staging a beautiful 
Cattleya aurea. 
One Orchid : Mr. T. Carling, gardener to Mrs. Cope, led with 
a go-od plant of Cattleya labiata. 
Two Orchids for cool greenhouse (prizes given by Messrs. John 
Cowan and Co.): Mr. E. R. Finch again led with Oncidium 
varicosum- Rogersii and Odontoglossum grande. 
One Cypripedium: Mr. F. Young had the best out of a big 
entry. 
Three Palms or Cycads: Mr. J. Stoney won with Phoenix 
reclinata, Kentia belmoreana and Latania borbonica; and 
three plants in pots not exceeding 8 in was won by the same 
exhibitor. For the -single specimen Mr. G. Eaton had the best. 
Six Primulas (prizes given by Mr. W. Rowlands, Green Lane 
Nurseries): Mr. E. R. Finch lad the best. 
Four Po-insettias: Mr. T. Hitchman won with well-grown 
plants. 
Fruit. : —Although the -entries were not quite up to those of 
last year in number, the quality was good throughout, especially 
the Grapes. 
Six-dishes distinct: Mr. G. Hammond, gardener to Col. R. 
Ireland, Blackburne Hall, staged the premier lot, having Muscat 
of Alexandria and Madresfield Court Grapes, with Pears and 
Apples ; Mr. J. Skitt second. 
Two bunches black Alicante Grapes : Mr. J. W. Rayn-es won 
with well-coloured bunches. 
Two bunches any other black : Mr. Thos. Reid, gardener to 
D. Wilson, Esq., scored with well-finished Barbarossa. 
Two bunches of Muscats : Mr. W. Wilson won with a capital 
pair. 
Two bunches any -other white : Mr. J. Skitt led with bright 
Golden Queen. 
Four bunches, two black and two white : Mr. J. Skitt again 
led with Mrs. Pince and Musea-t of Alexandria. 
Four dishes of -dessert Pears : Mr. H. Reynolds, gardener to 
W. Johnstone, Esq., was first. 
Six dishes dessert Apples : Mr. J. Lee was well to the fore in 
these and the culinary classes, proving that the Cheshire district 
must be good for fruit. 
Non-competitive. —A goodly number -of these were staged, 
adding to the attraction and interest. Certificates of Merit were 
awarded for the following : — 
Mr. W. Rowlands for well-grown and highly-coloured Begonia 
Gloire de Lorraine ; Messrs. Dicksons, Chester, stove and green¬ 
house plants; Messrs. J. Cowan and Co., Gateacre, a fine lot 
of Orchids, in which Lycaste Skinnerii, Oncidium varicosum, 
and Cymbidium tracyainum were conspicuous ; Messrs. Thos. 
Davies and Co., a good lot of Lily of the Valley, Mushrooms, 
Conifers, Heaths, etc. ; Messrs. Sutton and Sons, Reading, the 
new Potato Discovery ; Mr. H. Middl-ehurst, Liverpool, whose 
collection of Potatos included the well-known new varieties ; 
Mr. John Robson, Altrincham, a. fine lot of Carnations, backed 
up with Palms ; and Mr. F. Roberts, West Derby, cut Chry¬ 
santhemums and Begonias. 
The management was well carried out. Mr. H. Sadler, secre¬ 
tary, as usual, gave every satisfaction. 
CHESTER PAXTON SOCIETY. 
November Ilth and I2th. 
This society held its annual exhibition in the Town Hall, and 
proved in every way a success. The fruit was somewhat lack¬ 
ing in colour compared with that generally staged at this show- 
The groups, both large flowering and single varieties, were ex¬ 
cellent, but possibly many would prefer them to be toned down 
by Palms or other suitable plants. Cut flowers are all shown 
