August 29, 1909. 
THE QARDBN/NO WORLD 
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Hobbies, Limited, Dereham, Norfolk, set up a very extensive 
exhibit of Roses and Dahlias. > (Large Gold Medal.) 
Messrs. T. Rivers and Son, Sawbridgeworth, Herts, had a 
magnificent group of fruit trees in pots, including Peaches, Nec¬ 
tarines, Cherries, Plums, Apples, and vines. They also had an 
exhibit of fruits of Peach Peregrine, a new variety. (Large 
Gold Medal.) 
Messrs. Dicksons, Limited, Chester, had a splendid bank of 
hardy herbaceous plants of a rich and varied character, as well 
as stove and greenhouse plants in fine condition. (Small Gold 
Medal.) 
Messrs. R. Smith and Co., Worcester, had a group of hardy 
herbaceous subjects, containing many interesting things. (Small 
Gold Medal.) 
Messrs. Blackmore and Langdon, Twerton Hill Nursery, Bath, 
had a fine display of their now well-known magnificent strain 
of Begonias. (Small Gold Medal.) 
Messrs. Wm. Cutbush ftrd Son, Higligate, London, N., had 
a very fine arrangement of hardy herbaceous plants, including 
a rockery filled with alpine subjects. (Silver Gilt Medal.) 
Messrs. J. Peed and Son, West Norwood, London, S.E., ex¬ 
hibited a fine group of their Caladiums, even at this late period 
of the year. (Small Gold Medal.) 
Mr. Amos Perry, Hardy Plant Farm, Winchmore Hill, Lon¬ 
don, N., had a very interesting exhibit of aquatics, including 
40 varieties of hardy Water Lilies, and other water plants repre¬ 
senting grasses, sedges, and flowering specimens. (Small Gold 
Medal.) 
Mr. John Russell, Richmond, Surrey, exhibited a splendid 
collection of fine foliage plants, including Alocasias, Crotons, 
and other subjects. (Small Gold Medal.) 
Messrs. Jarman and Co., Chard, had a collection of Dahlias, 
making a bold display. (Small Gold Medal.) 
Mr. John Forbes, Hawick, N.B., had a fine exhibit of Pent- 
stemons, late-flowering Phloxes, Carnations, and double East 
Lothian Stocks. (Silver Gilt Medal.) 
Mr. Edwin Murell, Shrewsbury, exhibited Roses. (Small 
Golf) Medal.) 
Mr. W. B. Child, Acock’s Green, Birmingham, exhibited hardy 
herbaceous flowers. (Small Gold Medal.) 
The Ranelagh Nurseries Co., Royal Leamington Spa, had a 
large group of Asparagus myriocladus. (Small Gold Medal.) 
Messrs. James Backhouse and Son, York, had a large group 
of cut flowers of herbaceous plants, and a collection of alpine 
plants on the rockery. (Silver Medal.) 
Miss Talbot (gardener, Mr. Milner), Margam Park, Port 
Talbot, exhibited some Oranges. (Silver Medal.) 
Messrs. Laing and Mather, Kelso, N.B., exhibited a very 
fine exhibit of their choice Carnations. (Silver Medal.) 
Mr. H. Deverill, Banbury, had exhibits of hardy herbaceous 
plants, zonal Pelargoniums, and Roses. (Silver Gilt Medal.) 
Messrs. Hewitt and Co., Solihull, Birmingham, exhibited 
hardy herbaceous flowers. (Silver Gilt Medal.) 
Mr. Albert Myers, Sutton Lane Nurseries, Shrewsbury, staged 
zonal Pelargoniums set up in huge trusses. (Small Gold Medal.) 
Mr. Henry Eckford, Wem, Shropshire, exhibited one of his 
fine collections of Sweet Peas. (Silver Gilt Medal.) 
Mr. Robert Bolton, Carnforth, set up a fine collection of 
Sweet Peas, showing the best varieties in cultivation. (Silver 
Gilt Medal.) v 
Messrs. Wm. Clibran and Sons, Altrincham, exhibited cut 
flowers of hardy herbaceous plants, etc. (Silver Gilt Medal.) 
l ii 6 ^ S ' y eams bottom and Co., Alderborough Nursery, Geas- 
. 1 ’ hmgs County, Ireland, had double St. Brigid Anemones 
m fine condition. (Silver Gilt Medal.) 
Messrs. B. R. Davis and Sons, Yeovil, had a fine exhibit of 
tuberous-rooted Begonias. (Silver Gilt Medal.) 
, r ' White, Worcester, staged hardy herbaceous plants, 
making a fane display. (Silver Gilt Medal.) 
Messrs. James Veitch and Sons, Chelsea, London, exhibited 
line specimens of their new plants, Astilbe Davidii and Senecio 
elivorum. 
lJ? eSS1S f J° nes and S° ns ’ Shrewsbury, staged a beautiful col- 
1 m T? f I weet Peas - (Silver Gilt Medal.) 
B ° nskell > Market Bosworth, had a fine lot of hardy 
heibaceous flowers. (Silver Gilt Medal.) 
irst-elass Certificates were awarded to Astilbe Davidii and 
> enec 10 elivorum, shown by Messrs. Veitch and Sons ; to Cactus 
a ia Lucifer, shown by Messrs. Dobbie and Co. ; Cactus 
st shown by JVIr. S. Mortimer; to Hippea- 
. ' - ete . or and Guiding Star, shown by Captain Holford. 
' s of Merit went to Chrysanthemum maximum, King 
Edward VII., shown by Mr. Wm. Angus, Penicuik; Hippea-- 
strums Draconis and Vesta, shown by Captain Flolford ; to 
Carnations Mrs. Nicholson and Gladys, shown by Hugh Alder- 
sey, Esq. ; Carnation Queen, shown by Mr. Lambert, South- 
port ; Carnation Aglaia, shown by Mr. F. Bonskell; Cactus 
Dahlias Shrewsbury and Golden Drop, shown by Mr. S. Mor¬ 
timer ; and to a hybrid Chrysanthemum shown by Mr. Bon¬ 
skell. 
EXMOUTH SHOW. 
August I9th. 
The Gardeners’ Mutual Improvement Society held their third 
annual summer show on Wednesday, the 19th, in glorious 
weather, and financially quite a success. The exhibits occupied 
two large tents, and numbered nearly as many again as on the 
first summer show three years ago, which augurs well for the 
future. The District Council kindly lent the Manor Grounds 
for the occasion, which, with its many trees, shrubs, and flower 
beds, proved a very suitable place, especially at night, when 
illuminated with a host of fairy lamps and Chinese lanterns 
suspended from the trees. 
Table decorations were quite a feature of the show, a dozen 
competing this year. Group of plants arranged for effect 
brought but two competitors, Mrs. Gordon taking first place, 
Dr. O. Eaton second ; but the tables would have been reversed 
had the second prize group been better arranged, as there was 
much more flowering stuff, but it lacked arrangement. 
Some grand Adiantums, six in number, won for Mrs. Gordon 
first place, Mrs. Johnston coming second ; and the same order 
prevailed for six ferns, various. Dr. O. Eaton and Rev. H. 
Clerk shared first and second for Coleus. Begonias were good, 
equal firsts being awarded for six very fine single and doubles 
respectively to Dr. O. Eaton and W. J. Petherick ; Rev. H. 
Clerk second. 
Sweet Peas were much in evidence. The first prize for twelve 
distinct varieties, artistic arrangement to be considered, brought 
Dr. Stanley Thomas to the fore; second, W. Peater, with a 
bright collection, but arranged too' flatly. Annuals, also 
perennials, were nicely set up, and of good quality. 
Fruit was fairly represented, Rev. H. Clerk being first for 
black, also white Grapes, showing Madresfield Court and Foster's 
Seedling. There were some fine Muscat of Alexandria com¬ 
peting in the white class, but were unripe. Peaches, first, W. 
Peater ; second, Mrs. Burlton. Apricots were nothing special. 
Mrs. Johnston took first, while Mrs. Hull was first for Figs. Dr. 
S. Thomas first for Morellos, and Airs. Johnston first for 
Melons. Plums were fairly good. Rev. H. Clerk coming first 
for yellow and W. Jones first for red. 
Vegetables were shown in quantity, and the majority showed 
good culture. 
Among honorary exhibitors the Hon. Mark Rolle sent a well- 
grown lot of flowering and foliage plants, as well as a collection 
of fruit from Bicton. Air. Godfrey, Exmouth, the untiring 
honorary secretary, staged a large collection of flowering plants, 
also cut flowers in abundance, of annuals and herbaceous plants, 
all of wliich added greatly to the display. Another good idea 
prevailed, a tent being set apart for refreshments, flowers, fruit, 
and vegetables, kindly given by friends to the cause, the pro¬ 
ceeds of which were handed to the Cottage Hospital in Exmouth. 
EXETER SHOW. 
August 21st. 
For once glorious weather favoured this society, the sun 
shining out brilliantly the whole afternoon. Considering the 
fickleness of the season, the exhibition, taken altogether, was 
a good one. We have seen more fruit staged, but all the ex¬ 
hibits staged on this occasion were most creditable ; huge Black 
Hamburgs, nicely coloured, won easily, those coming from 
Haldon House Gardens (Mr. Ellicott, gardener to Admiral 
Parker) coming second with larger berries, but not so good in 
colour. Grand bunches of Muscat oLAlexandria from the Rev. 
A. W. Hamilton-Gell took first place, followed by Mr. Banna- 
tyne, Haldon House. Madresfield Court was well shown by 
Rev. H. Clerk, Exmouth. In the class for Buckland Sweetwater 
there was only one entry, Admiral Parker taking a second for 
them. Any other variety brought nice bunches of Black Ali¬ 
cante from Rev. A. W. Hamilton-Gell; Air. J. F. G. Bannatyne 
second. 
Sir John Shelley and Sir J. D. Ferguson-Davie took first 
respectively for Peaches and Nectarines. There were some ex¬ 
cellent red and yellow Plums staged. Only one dish of Figs, 
and that Brown Turkey, from out of doors ; Mr. T. Kekewich 
