July 25, i J 3. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
645 
In the classes for smaller growers the first prize takers were 
Messrs. T. Pugh, D. Lever, and J. H. Page. 
The class for Sweet Peas, for which Mr. IT. Middlehurst 
presents a Silver Challenge Cup, brought a strong competition, 
about a dozen, good lots being staged. Tbe winner, Mr. W. Dodd, 
jun., continued his success of the last two years with fine spikes 
capitally arranged; his chief varieties were Duke of West¬ 
minster, Salopian, Lady G. Hamilton, Miss Wilmott, Emily 
Eckford, Gorgeous, etc. 
As has already been mentioned, the vegetables and small fruits 
were fully up to the average, the peas being exceptionally good. 
The plants also were of an improved quality, and this may be 
said of the amateur and cottager as well of the gardener. 
Of the non-competitive exhibits, Messrs. A. Dickson and Sons, 
Newtownwaids, staged about eight dozen Roses of Mildred Grant 
and Bessie Brown in fine form. Sweet Peas of good substance, 
and a collection of herbaceous cut flowers—an imposing display. 
Messrs. Thos. Davies and Co., AYavertree, contributed Lilium 
longiflorum in pots, Lily of the Valley, Petunia Princess, 
Gladiolus, Tomatos and vegetables—an interesting display. 
Mr. N. Middlehurst, Liverpool, had a collection of Sweet Peas 
set up in his well-known style ; Messrs. Caldwell and Sons, 
Knutsford, Roses and cut flowers. 
Mr. T. Pugh ably carried out the secretarial duties. 
NATIONAL SWEET PEA. 
July I5th and I6th. 
The National Sweet Pea Society, like other societies, now no 
longer can hold their shows in the Royal Aquarium, and, being 
obliged to seek fresh quarters to hold their exhibition, this year 
managed to secure the Prince’s Hall, at Earl’s Court, and adjoin¬ 
ing Earl’s Court Exhibition. Fine weather favoured the holding 
of the show, the first day being rather warm, but as there was 
very little ventilation in the hall the Sweet Peas kept admirably 
when we saw them late in, the day. There seems to be no abate¬ 
ment of the enthusiasm to exhibit Sweet Peas, and the show was 
a decided success both in the matter of quantity, quality, and 
variety. Both nurserymen and amateurs exhibited in large 
numbers. A good deal of variation was visible in the manner of 
arrangement, and also in the floral decorations. It often happens 
that the large classes set apart for amateurs are not well 
patronised, but this was an exception, for all the large classes 
were well filled in every section. 
The special classification class was set apart for a collection 
of nineteen varieties to illustrate as many groups of colours as 
was set off by the classification made some time ago by the 
society. The object of this was to bring out the best varieties in 
each colour group. The competition was good, and the premier 
honours in this class were secured by Mr. Chas. AY. Breadmore, 
AVinchester. The varieties he exhibited were Coocinea, Dorothy 
Eckford, Miss AVillmott, Dorothy Tennant, Princess of AVales, 
and Salopian, in the back line. In the middle line were Hon. 
Mr. E. Kenyon, Navy Blue, Lottie Eckford, America, Lord Rose¬ 
bery, Jeannie Gordon, and Lady Grisel Hamilton. The front 
line included Black Knight, Grade Greenwood, George Gordon, 
Prima Donna, Duchess of Sutherland, and Duke of AYestminster. 
The above he set up in bold bunches, with long shoots of Sweet 
Peas shooting up jrnst the flowers here and there. The second 
award was taken by Mr. Mark Firth, The Gardens, AYistow Hall, 
Leicester. The flowers were very gracefully set up, but the leafy 
stems he employed were shorter. He had fine vases of Hon. Mrs. 
Kenyon, Miss AVillmott, Jeannie Gordon, Prince of AYales, Mars, 
Captain of- the Blues, Dorothy Eckford, etc. The third prize 
was taken by A. G. Havman, Esq. (gardener, Mr. Aekland), 
j Hapsford House, Frome, whose flowers were good, but less grace¬ 
fully disposed. Messrs. E. AY. King and Co., Coggeshall, 
Essex, took the fourth place. The prizes for the above class were 
given by the president and members of the committee. 
In the class for 36 bunches of Sweet Peas (prizes given by 
Messrs. Hurst and Son), Mr. Mark Firth took the lead with 
?ood bunches of Lord Rosebery, Blanche Burpee, Lovely, Prince 
of AVales, King Edward, Captain of the Blues, Her Majesty, 
Gorgeous, Airs. Eckford, Agnes Johnson, Lady Alary CrA-rie, 
Countess of Radnor, Lottie Hucliins, Prince Edward of York, 
Triumph, and several of those mentioned in the above class. 
The second prize was secured by Mr. Leonard Brown, Daffodil 
Nursery, Brentwood, with some fine bunches. He was followed 
by Air. C. AY. Breadmore and Messrs. E. AY. King and Co., in this 
order. 
Messrs. Jones and Sons, Shrewsbury, took the lead in. the class 
for 24 bunches of Sweet Peas set up with their own foliage and 
grasses. They had fine bunches of Prince of AVales, Jeannie 
■Gordon, King Edward VII., Lord Kenyon, Duchess of AVest- 
mirster, Maid of Honour, and many others, showing beautiful 
colours. In this instance Air. C. AY. Breadmore had to take the 
second place. Air Leonard Brown was third, and Messrs. E. AY. 
King and Co. came in fourth. 
Alessrs. Jones and Sons also led the way for 12 bunches of dis¬ 
tinct varieties, showing fine bunches of Lady Grisel Hamilton, 
Salopian, Dorothy Ecktord, Prince of AVales, etc. The bunches 
of Mr. 0. AY. Breadmore, who took the second place, seemed a 
little overdone with Sweet Pea shoots. Alessrs. AY. E. King and 
Co. took the third award, and Air. Leonard Brown came in 
fourth. 
In the class for 24 bunches of Sweet Peas (trade excluded), 
Mr. A. T. AVooten, College Road, Epsom, took the leading award, 
his bunches being nicely set up with foliage. He was followed 
by H. J. Michels, Esq. (gardener, Air. Hughes), Farleigh House, 
Kingston. Mr. R. Bathurst, Dean "Lodge, Iron Acton, 
Gloucester, took the third place, and Air. J. G. 1T7 ard, High 
Street, Brentwood, took the fourth award. 
llie premier honours in the gardeners’ and amateurs’ class for 
36 distinct varieties were taken by A. G. Hayman, Esq., whose 
bunches were set up with grasses and Gypsophila, gracefully 
disposed. G. H. Baxter, Esq. (gardener, Mr. H. Hollowayj, 
Hutton Park, Brentwood, secured the second prize, and Mr. 
H. J. Alichels took the third place. 
Competition was keen m the class for 12 bunches of Sweet 
Peas, there being 11 entries. The leading award was secured 
by Hugh Aldersey, Esq., Aldersey Hall, Chester, who had fine 
bunches of Lady Grisel Hamilton, Jeannie Gordon, Agnes John 
son, King Edward VIE, Aliss AVillmott, Royal Rose, etc. The 
second prize was won by T. Lloyd Davies, Esq. (gardener, Air. 
George Crabbe), Park House, Addlestone, Surrey. H. J. Myer, 
Esq., The Grange. Harlow, took the third prize, and Air. Alark 
Richmond, came in fourth. 
Hugh Aldersey, Esq., also carried off the leading award for 
nine bunches, showing large flowers and well-selected colours. 
A. Steer, Esq., Royston Park, Pinner, took the second place with 
a well set up lot. Aliss Beckford, Orford House, Ham Common, 
had the third best lot, and Mrs. F. Brewer, Suffield House, 
Richmond, came in fourth. 
I lie latter came to the front for six bunches, and was followed 
by S. F. Jackson, Esq. (gardener, Mr. G. Boyd), Danehurst, 
Epsom, by Aliss Beckford and by Air. Al. Y. Green, The Lodge, 
Eynesford, in the order given. 
The next 19 classes were set apart to illustrate the classification 
lists, and the varieties used had to be selected from those given 
in order to determine the best varieties in each colour. 
The leading award for two bunches of white Sweet Peas was 
secured by Air. C. AY. Breadmore, showing Sadie Burpee and 
Dorothy Eckford. Hugh Aldersey, Esq., and R. Bathurst, Esq., 
were second and third respectively, showing the same varieties. 
For two bunches of crimson Peas Mr. C. AY. Breadmore led the 
way with Salopian and Alars, and was followed by Aliss Beckford," 
Airs. F. Brewer having the same varieties. 
For two bunches of yellow or buff shades Air. C. AY. Breadmore 
won with Hon. E. Kenyon and Hon. Alary Ormesby Gore. Hugh 
Aldersey, Esq., and Airs. F. Brewer were second and third, the 
last named showing Mrs. Eckford and Queen Victoria. 
Mrs. F. Brewer had the best two bunches of pink Sweet Peas, 
showing Lovely and Prima Donna. She was followed by Mr. T. 
Lloyd Davies, and Air. Al. Y. Green in this order. 
Air. C. AV. Breadmore again came to the front for two varieties 
of rose and carmine Sweet Peas, showing Lord Rosebery and 
Prince of AVales. Ivlr. R. Bathurst and Mrs. F. Brewer were 
second and third with some of the same varieties. 
In the class for. mauve Sweet Peas Admiration and Dorothy 
Tennant were the varieties in the winning stand, but the name 
of the exhibitor did not appear. Mr. C. AY. Breadmore was 
second. 
The latter came to the front for blue Sweet Peas, showing bold 
bunches of Countess Cadogan and Navy Blue. Air. F. Brewer 
was second, and Mrs. A. Tigswell, Harrow View, Greenford, 
Southall, was third. 
Mr. C. AV. Breadmore had the best orange shades, showing 
Aliss AVillmott and Lady Mary Currie. Alessrs. Hugh Aldersey 
and R. Bathurst were second and third. 
The best blush Sweet Peas were Duchess of Sutherland and 
Modesty, shown by Air. C. AV. Breadmore, who was followed by 
Air. H. T. Alichels. 
For Picotee-edged Sweet Peas, Air. Hugh Aldersey led with 
Alaid of Honour and Golden Gate, beating C. AA T . Breadmore. 
The last named had the best striped and flaked red and rose 
varieties in America and Gaiety, and was followed by Airs. F. 
Brewer and Air. H. T. Alichels in, this order. 
