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THE GARDENING WORLD 
4une 2/, 1901 
Messrs. W. Horne and Sons, Cliffe, near Rochester, Kent, had 
a stand containing a collection of Apple trees, Red Currants, and 
Strawberries all in the fruiting state. 
Messrs. Harrison and Sons, Leicester, exhibited seed Potatos, 
Victoria Broccoli, Leicester Hero Leek, Champion Leek, Cab¬ 
bages Early Offenham, Peas Yorkshire Hero, itclipse, Duke of 
Albany, and Ameer. In the way of floral produce they had 
Spanish Irises, Pyrethrums, Delphiniums, Alstroemerias, Pinks, 
Antirrhinums, Arabis albida fl. pi., etc. 
Messrs. John K. King and Son, Seedsmen to His Majesty the 
King, of Coggeshall, Essex, like the last named, had a stand near 
the eastern entrance to the show grounds, they exhibited a 
quantity of agricultural produce, but their chief feature was a 
tine display ot seeds of all Kinds suitable for growing in the British 
Isles as well as for India, China, Ceylon, South Africa, Australia, 
and other colonies. They also had a collection of models of 
various roots and vegetables. 
Messrs. Little and Ballantyne, Royal Seed and Nursery 
Establishment, Carlisle, also had a stand near the eastern 
entrance of the show ground. Amongst their exhibits we noted 
Holly Golden King, a tine large leaved new variety. Also one of 
the blue Spruces, Abies Engelmanni, The Golden Cypress, 
Cupressus lawsoniana lutea, Sweet Bays in standard and pyra¬ 
midal forms, Golden Euonymus, and other shrubs, for which they 
are noted, and brought from their Knowefield Nurseries. In the 
way of floral productions they had Schizanthus, Hydrangeas, 
Lilies, and lawn grass. A large part of their stand was occupied 
with agricultural seeds of various pedigree strains of cereals. 
Messrs. Dickson and Robinson, Old Mill Gates, Manchester, 
also had a stand near the eastern entrance. Amongst their floral 
productions were fine groups of Spanish Irises, giant Mignonette, 
Verbena Miss Willmott, early flowering Gladioli, annual Chrysan¬ 
themums, Oriental Poppies, Anemones, and other subjects. They 
also had a collection of seed Potatos, and various agricultural 
produce. 
Independently of the floral exhibits, seeds, and vegetable pro¬ 
duce, there were various other stands more or less connected 
directly with horticulture, and which we may class under horti¬ 
cultural buildings, and horticultural sundries. 
Mr. W. Duncan Tucker, Lawrence Road, South Tottenham, 
London, N., had several artistic conservatories and winter 
gardens. We were particularly interested with an ornamental 
lantern-roof conservatory with entrance porch. This conser¬ 
vatory was fitted up) as if in use on a private establishment, and 
had benches inside on which growing plants were arranged. 
Several plants were also growing outside, as if on the lawn of a 
private establishment. Just under the eaves of this conserva¬ 
tory the sides were beautifully pianelled with coloured glass. 
Messrs. Ransomes, Sims, and Jefferies, Ltd., The Orwell 
Works, Ipswich, exhibited a large number of lawn mowers, in¬ 
cluding the new motor lawn motors, driven by 2| liorse-power 
petrol motor. They also had lawn mowers of various other 
makes, and patented types, including a pony lawn mower, lawn 
moweir carriage, sweeping machine, and edge trimmers, and 
various other garden sundries. 
The Odam’s Manure and Chemical Company, Ltd., 109, Fen- 
church Street, London, E.C., had various materials used in the 
manufacture of manures, for home use and export, also various 
dijjs and disinfectants. 
Strawsons, 71a, Queen Victoria Street, London, E.C., had some 
spraying machines, including a new design for spraying seven 
rows of Potatos at a time. This was described as an automatic 
machine, from which great things are expected. They also had 
portable machines for Potatos, automatic and portable Charlock 
destroyers. Other useful implements included the copper knap- 
sack, named “Antipest,” spraying machines, spraying syringes, 
sulphur pumps, knapsack powder distributor, the spraying pow¬ 
der “ Strawsonite.” This latter forms a Bordeaux mixture with 
water. Various other insecticides of a useful character were well 
represented on their stands. 
Messrs. Ben. Reid and Co., Ltd., Bon-Accord Works, Aber¬ 
deen, exhibited the “Diamond Mower,” “Simplex” broadcast 
sowing machines, and other subjects chiefly used in agriculture. 
Messrs. William Gaymer and Son, Attleboro’, Norfolk, ex¬ 
hibited samples of their Norfolk cider in bottles. 
Messrs. Joseph Fison and Co., Ltd., Ipswich, had a stand on 
which they exhibited samples of their fertilisers for all Crops. 
Messrs. William Colchester and Co., Ipswich, exhibited a large 
number of their special fertilisers as well as the various-materials 
from which these all round manures are compounded. Amongst 
others, they had a new fertiliser named “ Verda," which is highly 
concentrated and quick acting, owing to its extreme solubility 
and high percentage of soluble potash. One of their principal 
items was the Gold Cup Barley Competition, particulars of which 
they furnish at their stand, a special fertiliser being used for 
the production of the crop.' 
The Chemical Works, late H. and E. Albert, Agricultural 
Department, 15, Philpot Lane, London, E.C., exhibited Thomas' 
Phosphate Powder and various samples of raw materials, includ¬ 
ing the “ Basic Slag ” ; they also had Alberts’ Horticultural 
Manure for various crops. 
Messrs. Thomas Green and Son, Ltd., Smithfield Ironworks. 
Leeds and New Surrey Works, London, S.E., exhibited various 
patterns of lawn mowers, including the well-known “ Silens 
Messor,” “ Wheel Geared,” “ Multum in Parvo,” “ New Mon¬ 
arch,” “ New Century,” etc. Amongst their other implements 
they had a motor mower, leaf sweeper, edge clipper, tennis cour: 
marker, hose reels, water barrows, garden engines, garden rollers 
garden seats, and various other indispensable articles. 
The Watkins Pomona Cider Co., Withington, Hereford, ex 
hibited samples of Pomona cider and perry, in casks and bottles : 
they also had on their stand specimens and models of Apples anc 
Pears. 
Messrs. II. Godwin and Son, Jubilee Cider Works, Holmer 
Hereford, exhibited samples of cider and perry made in tha 
county. On their stand they had samples both in wood and ii 
bottles. 
Messrs. Boulton and Paul, Ltd., Rose Lane Works, Norwich 
exhibited a conservatory, plant house, greenhouse for amateurs 
garden frames, boilers, etc. In the way of ornamental gardei 
furniture they had rustic summer houses, South African bunga 
low, and various other garden furniture of a rustic character. 
Messrs. Corry and Co., Ltd., Bonded Chemical Works, Shai 
Thames, London, S.E., had a stand in which they had got togethe 
a large number of their dips and insecticides. Amongst othe 
things we noted “ Niquas,” a new non-poisonous sheep dip, bu 
we also know that this is used for dipping and spraying plant 
for aphides and red spider. They also staged tobacco juice 
tobacco powder, and fly powder, used for various agricultural an 
horticultural purposes. Another preparation was named th 
“Tobacco Slug Destroyer.” We also noted that “Niquas” i 
largely used for hop washing, and also for the destruction c 
aphides on fruit trees. This article has been well tried by variou 
gardeners all over the country, -whose testimony is ample t 
demonstrate the value of this insecticide for plants and fruits i: 
the garden. One of the most important points about it is tha 
it is not poisonous, and can therefore be used with safety wher 
a poisonous article would be objectionable or prohibitive. 
Messrs. Merry weather and Sons, Ltd., Greenwich Road, S.E. 
and 63, Long Acre, W.C., had a large number of fire engines am 
motors of various descriptions. Amongst their horticultura 
sundries were the “Alexandria” garden engine, with hose anc 
spreader ; also a single and double barrel barrow pump, with host 
and fittings, hose pipes, and various other requisites for spraying, 
watering, etc. 
Messrs. J. H. Heathman and Co., Rectory Road, Parson: 
Green, London, S.W., had a great variety of material, includin' 
various pumps, with other necessary gear. They also had the hos 
for fire, garden, and sewage in great variety. Their telescopi 
ladders, trestles, steps, and scaffolds all have their use. 
Messrs. Ransomes, Sims, and Jefferies had another stand be 
sides that above mentioned, consisting chiefly of agriculture 
implements, but amongst them was a Potato digger of considei 
able interest. 
Messrs. Messenger and Co., Ltd., Midland Horticulture 
Works, Loughborough, had numerous glasshouses, including a 
ornamental conservatory ; they also had various other glasshouse 
of different patterns, various garden sundries, including th 
“ Loughborough ” plant protector; also conservatory purnj 
heating apparatus, radiators, and other material in conuectio 
with the heating of such structures. 
Kentish Cherry Crop. —The Kentish Cherry crop is pra< 
tically a failure. Many orchards which are usually included i 
the June auction sales—the fruit being sold in its green state o 
the trees—have not, this year, been entered on account of th 
small quantity of Cherries that have developed. The blossoi 
was exceptionally heavy, and, had all gone well, the crop woul 
have been the largest for many years past ; but the severe frost 
that occurred in April ruined the prospects, though some of tl 
largest growers did not, at the time, fear any serious anioui 
of injury. In the extensive fruit district between Sittingbourr 
and Canterbury such a distinct failure in the Cherry orchari 
has not been experienced for many years. 
