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THE GARDENING WORLD 
August 29, 1903. 
of Peaches, Nectarines, Pears, Figs, and Melons. The second 
prize was secured by Lord Bidduiph (gardener, Mr. J. Dawes), 
Ledbury Park, who had splendid dishes of Alicante Grapes, Sea 
Eagle Peaches, Lord Napier Nectarine, -and Morello Cherries. 
Dr. Corbett (gardener, Mr. F. Jordan), Impn-ey Hall, Droit- 
wich, took the third place with some beautifully finished bunches 
of Chasselas Napoleon -Grapes, Peaches, Nectarines, etc. He 
came to the front, however, for his decorations, using Orchids, 
Asparagus and Crotons. He was followed by Mr. J. H. Good- 
acre and Mr. J. Dawes in this order. 
In -the class for 12 dishes of fruit the premier honours fell 
to the Hon. Mrs. Meynell Ingram, who had fine bunches of 
Al-adresfield Court and Gros Alaroe Grapes. Her Peaches, 
Nectarines, Plums, and Melons were good. The second award 
was secured by Mrs. F. Need (gardener, Mr. J. Jones), York 
House, Malvern, who, however, had the best decorations. The 
third place in this class was taken by H. H. I ranee Hayhurst, 
Esq. (gardener, Mr. S. Bremell), Overley, Wellington. Mrs. 
Swan (gardener, Mr. C. Roberts), Halston Hall, Oswestry, came 
in fourth. 
In the class for nine dishes the lead was taken by C. F. Iv. 
Mainwaring, Esq. (gardener, Mr. C. Wilkins), Oteley, Ellesmere. 
His Peaches and Nectarines were in very fine condition. The 
second prize was -secured by the Rev. F. M. Bulkeley Owen 
(gardener, Mr. J. Langley), Tedsmore Hall, West Felton. Mr. 
S. Bremell came m third, but had the best decorations, and 
Air. C. Roberts was fourth. 
In the champion -class for 12 bunches of Grapes the com¬ 
petition was very close, as might be expected, for the magnificent 
silver vase, valued at 50 guineas. The winner on this occa¬ 
sion was Air. J. H. Goodacre, with the narrow margin of two 
points, his total being 115^. He had fine bunches -of Madres- 
field Court, Black Hamburgh, Aluscat Hamburgh, and Aluscat 
of Alexandria. His finest bunch was one of Aluscat Hamburgh, 
which gained the maximum of points, namely, 11. Other two 
bunches of the same variety only lost half a point- each. The 
second award on this occasion was secured by Alessrs. D. and W. 
Buchanan, Kippin, Stirling, who had 113g points. They had 
four splendid bunches of Aluscat of Alexandria Grape, three 
of which gained the maximum of 11 points, and the fourth 
bunch had 10£ points. Their Alicante Grape was also good. 
The winner of the Champion vase last year was Lord Hastings 
(gardener, Mr. W. Shingler), Melton -Constable Hall, Norfolk. 
On this occasion he had to be contented with the third place, 
havin'* only gained 107 points. He had full points for Aladres- 
field Court, Gros Maroc, and Alnwick Seedling. The fourth 
place was taken by Colonel Platt, C.B. (gardener, All. W. A. 
Coates), Gorddiniog, who had 105-^ points. The Hon. Airs. 
Aleyneli Ingram (gardener, Air. R. Dawes) -came in fifth. Ihe 
prizes for decorations in this instance were taken by Colonel 
Platt, Hon. Airs. Meynall Ingram, and the Earl of Harrington 
in this order. „ 
For four bunches of Grapes the lead was taken by All. i. 
Lambert who had well finished bunches of Madresfield Court 
and Aluscat of Alexandria. The second prize was secured by 
J. Bailey, Esq. (gardener, Air. C. Richardson), Brin-y-Mewadd, 
Llanfairfechan, who had large bunches of Aluscat of Alexandria 
and Black Hamburgh, with rather small berries. Air. C. 
Wilkins came in third. 
Air. J. H. Goodacre had the best two bunches of Black Ham¬ 
burgh, finely finished. Air. Langley was second, and Air. J. C. 
Tallack, gardener to E. Muller Mundy, Esq., Shipley Hall, 
Derby, took the third place in good competition 
Mr. J. H. Goodacre had the best single bunch of Black Ham 
burgh, and was followed by Mr. J. Langley and Alessrs. D. and 
AV. Buchanan in this -order. Competition was very keen in this 
Air. Shingler had the best Madresfield Court in large and very 
finely finished bunches and berries all beautifully coloured. 
Mr. J. H. Goodacre and Air. J. Langley took the other prizes 
iD Mr. W. Shingler also had the best Alicante, followed by Air. 
A. H. Hall, gardener to J. C. Waterhouse, Esq., Prestbury. 
Mr Shingler led the way for Gros Alaroe, beating Mr. J. H. 
Goodacre and Air. G. Davis, gardener to Air. F. Alderson, 
Frankton, in this order. 
A-lr F W Everett, gardener to Mrs. H. S. Gough, Tal-y-Cafn, 
took the lead for Muscat of Alexandria with immense bunches. 
He was followed by Air. C. Richardson and Mr. J. H. Goodacre 
For a single bunch of Aluscat of Alexandria the order was 
Messrs. D. and W. Buchanan, Air. A. H. Hall, and Mr. J. H. 
Goodacre. 
Mr. F. Jordan had the best bunch of Diamond Jubilee, and 
was followed by Air. Goodacre and Air. A. H. Hall in this order. 
Air. W. Powell, gardener to C. T. Weatherby, Esq., Addle- 
stone, Surrey, had the best Peaches. Mr. W. Pilgrim, gardener 
to Sir George Meyrick, Bodorgan, Anglesey, had the best Nec¬ 
tarines. Mr. H. Huxter, gardener to J. B. Wood, Esq., Henley 
Hall, Ludlow, was first for six Plums. Mr. J. H. Goodacre 
had the best 12 red Plums, the best 12 purple Plums, the best 
12 yellow Plums, and 12 Gage Plums. 
Air. R. Grindrod, gardener -to Major Clive, was first for 
Apricots. Air. G. Selley, gardener to R. Clay-ton Swan, Esq.. 
Gaddesby Hall, Leicester, had the best- white-fleshed Alelon, 
Air. J. H. Goodacre the best green-fleshed Alelon, and Air. R. 
Lawley, gardener to Airs. R. Darby, Adcote, the best scarlet- 
fleshed Melon. 
Vegetables. 
A T egetables were very extensively shown on this occasion, and 
both in the number of classes, entries, and exhibits brought 
forward this must be regarded as one of the finest or most 
important features of the exhibition. At least, this is how it is 
regarded by the exhibitors of vegetables. 
In the class for nine dishes of vegetables (prizes offered by 
Messrs. Sutton -and Sons) the lead was taken by Air. James 
Gibson, gardener to R. W. Hudson, Esq., Danesfield, Alarlow. 
He had splendid samples of Ailsa Craig Onions, Sutton’s Prize- 
taker Leek, Autumn Mammoth Cauliflower, Best of All Runner 
Beans, Windsor Castle Potato, Perfection Tomato, Solid White 
Celery, and -the Gladstone Pea. Mr. E. Beckett, gardener to 
Lord Aldenham, Aldenham House, Elstree, was a very good 
second, showing fine Peas, Onions, Runner Beans, etc. The 
third prize was taken by Mr. Ashton, gardener to the Earl of 
Latham, Ormskirk, and Air. C. Wilkins came in fourth. 
For the prizes offered by Alessrs. Webb and Sons the lead 
was taken by Mr. Ashton with fine Peas, Onions, Runner 
Beans, Cauliflowers, Potatos, etc. Mr. W. L. Bastin, gardener 
to Sir A. Henderson, M.P., Buscot Park, was a very good 
second. Mr. H. Folkes, gardener to the Right Hon. J. J. 
Halsey, Esq., M.P., Hempstead, Herts, took the third place, 
and Mr. C. Jones, gardener to the Alisses Howell, Berriew, was 
fourth. 
For Alessrs. James Carter and Co.’s prizes the lead was taken 
by Air. E. Beckett, who had grand samples of Peas, Elephant 
Runner Bea-ns, Perfection Carrots, Windsor Castle. Potatos, 
Holborn Model Leeks, etc. Air. David Gibson, gardener to 
Airs. Johnstone, Coombe Cottage, Kingston-on-Thames, was 
second, Air. Ashton third, and Air. J. Read fourth. 
For the prizes offered by Messrs. R. Smith and Co., Worcester, 
the lead was taken by Air. Horspool, Ruabon, who came to 
the front with excellent Peas, Potatos, Cauliflowers, etc. He 
was followed by Air. E. Beckett and Air. G. Dawes in this order. 
For the prizes offered by Mr. R. Sydenham, Air. Horspool 
took the lead for Peas ; Mr. J. Read had the best Cauliflowers ; 
Air. W. Leith, gardener to Colonel O. R. Midleton, Ross, had 
the best Parsnips, Onions, and Runner Beans ; Mr. A. Folkes 
had the best Carrots and the best Celery ; Mr. E. Walker, gai- 
dener to Sir W. Honeyman, Bart., Whitchurch, Hants, showed 
the best Potatos ; and Air. F. Clarke, gardener to Al. Firth, 
Esq., of Leicester, had the best Tomatos. 
For the prizes offered by Alessrs. Hewitt and Sons for six 
dishes of vegetables the lead was taken by Air. J. Read, Air. E. 
Walker being second. 
The society offered prizes for 12 dishes of vegetables, and in 
this instance Air. J. Gibson again took the lead, followed by Air. 
E. Beckett, both having very superior exhibits. 
AIiscellanbotjs Exhibits. 
Messrs. Wm. Bull and Sons, King’s Road, Chelsea, London, 
exhibited some fine Pitcher Plants, including Nepenthes mas- 
tersiana aiid N. mixta, and some fine foliage plants. (Silvei 
Aledal.) 
Captain Holford, C.I.E. (gardener, Air. Clmppian), Weston- 
birt, Tetbury, exhibited a splendid collection of Hippeastrums. 
which had been retarded by keeping them in a cool place. (Large 
Gold Aledal.) 
Messrs. Sutton and Sons, Reading, exhibited a splendid group 
of their well-known excellent strain of Gloxinias set up in then 
best style. They also had some interesting Begonias. (Large 
Gold Aledal.) , 
Alessrs. Dobbie and Co., Rothesay, made a splendid display 
with Cactus and Pompon Dahlias, Pansies, A iolas, and Potatos. 
The last named were a splendid lot, neatly set up in wicker 
baskets. (Large Gold Medal.) 
