THE GARDENING WORLD 
August 29, 1903. 
Peamore, won first. Currants (Red) were good, and a couple of 
dishes of Raspberries. Apricots were scarce. Melons were 
plentiful, quite an indifferent fruit getting first m the scarlet- 
flesh class. , 
Sir John Shelley took first for eight dishes of fruit; Colonel 
Sandford second. For five dishes, Sir J. Ferguson-Davie won ; 
Rev. A. W. Hamilton-Gell second ; Sir Dudley Duckworth King 
third. For quite a wonder, no Pineapple was staged. 
Among vegetables, Sir J. Shelley (gardener, Mr. Mail's) took 
first honours for a collection of 12 kinds, showing up to his 
usual standard, Sir D. Duckworth King taking the same posi¬ 
tion for six kinds. Parsnips, Carrots, Leeks, Marrows, Potatos, 
and Onions were well shown, especially the latter—huge bulbs 
of Ailsa Craig. 
Twelve stove and greenhouse plants, half foliage, the rest 
flowering, found that old and good cultivator, Mr. Rowland 
(gardener to Mr. W. Brock), first; Colonel Sandford, Welling¬ 
ton, second; the former exhibitor was also first for six of a 
similar character, as well as for six flowering plants, six Ferns, 
and six Fuchsias. He was also an easy first for a miscellaneous 
collection or group, oval shape, 11 ft. by 15 ft., nicely set up. 
Pancratiums, Lilies, Eucharis, Francoas, Tuberoses, and such¬ 
like plants quite perfumed the tent. 
There were five entries for table decorations laid with dessert. 
An old veteran (Mr. G. Nock, Crediton) won first honours ; 
C. Burton, second ; J. Burnes, third; and Admiral Parker, 
fourth ; but we were not quite satisfied with the judge’s award 
here, and thought the third should have been second and the 
fourth third and the second fourth. 
Among the trade, Messrs. R. Veitch and Son, Exeter, set up 
a meritorious group ; so did Mr. Godfrey, Exmouth, which added 
greatly to the floral display. 
EASTBOURNE HORTICULTURAL. 
August I9th, 
The exhibition of the above society was held in the lovely 
grounds of Compton Place, and fortunately, apart from a slight 
shower or two, the day was fine, and there was, a very good 
attendance. The show was a very good one indeed ; the groups 
of stove and greenhouse plants were exceptionally fine, as also 
the fruit. 
Opest Classes. —For group of plants Messrs. G. T. Scott, 
Upperton Nursery, Eastbourne, were the winners, followed by 
Mr. W. E. Anderson, gardener to B. Parish, Esq., Preston 
Park Avenue, Brighton. 
Group of Ferns, space 54 square feet: First, Mr. G. Holding, 
gardener to Mrs. Shortlands, Eastbourne; second, Messrs. Pen¬ 
rose Bros., Mount Pleasant, Windmill Hill, Hailsham. Mr. 
John Warren, Handcross Park, Crawley, carried all before him 
with his magnificent plants, gaining first place in these classes, 
namely, for six stove and greenhouse, six varieties Ferns, and 
for six distinct variegated, plants. Mr. A. Gadd (gardener to 
P. A. Eagles, Esq., Hollington, St. Leonards) was second in 
both cases. Roses were shown by Mr. W. Taylor, Hampton, 
Middlesex, who won for 24 distinct, followed by E. M. Evers- 
field, Esq., Denme Park, Horsham. 
For collection of fruit arranged with plants, foliage, etc., 10 
dishes, Mr. G. Grigg (gardener to Right Hon. Earl of Ashburn- 
ham, Battle) was first with* a fine exhibit, but very closely 
indeed came Mr. John Gore, Polegate, there being little to* 
choose between the two exhibits. Mr. G. Grigg also scored in 
the Grape classes, taking the three firsts for three bunches black, 
also white, and for one bunch any variety Mr. G. H. Simmons 
(gardener to H. G. White, Esq., Polegate) came second for the 
three white 'and three black. 
Mr. F. W. Thomas, Wanmock Tea Gardens, was first for three 
dishes culinary Apples, and also for green flesh Melon. Mr. 
W. Unstead (gardener to A. Max Wilkinson, Esq., Meads) was 
first for Melon (scarlet flesh). Peaches were well shown. Premier 
were those exhibited by Mr. Mark Webster and Mr. A. B. 
Wadds (gardener to Sir W. Pearson, Bart., Paddocklmrst, 
Sussex) respectively. Mr. G. Grigg had fine Plums for dessert 
and also for cooking. 
For Cactus Dahlias, 12 bunches, six in a bunch, Messrs. 
James Stredwick and Son, Silverhill Park, St. Leonards-on-Sea, 
were far ahead with a very fine lot. Mr. W. Peters, Holmhurst 
Gardens, St, Leonards, was second. 
For 12 tens pompon Dahlias and 12 tens singles there were but 
three exhibits, Mr. M. V. Seale, Sevenoaks, taking the first in 
both classes. 
Non-competitive exhibits came from Mr. G. T. Scott, who had 
a large group of plants, and the Duke of Devonshire, also a 
large group. 
Messrs. Barr and Sons, 12 and 13, King Street, Covent 
Garden, had some Japanese pigmy trees—one eighty years old— 
growing in pans and rockwork. 
Messrs. J. Cheal and Sons, Crawley, Sussex, had a large ex-- 
hilbit of herbaceous cut flowers and Dahlias; and Mr. John 
Charlton, Tunbridge Wells, a similar exhibit. 
A small table of double Begonias in pots was exhibited by Mr. 
F. W. Thomas, Wannock, and a collection of fruit by Mr. J. 
Gore, Polegate.. 
HASTINGS AND ST. LEONARDS HORTICULTURAL. 
August I9th. 
Last year the summer show of this society was a sad financial 
failure, which greatly embarrassed the society, which, how¬ 
ever, pulled through, and, fearing; to launch another show 
entirely on their own account this year, amalgamated with the 
Hastings Amusements Association in inaugurating a grand 
flower show and fete, which was held in the Gensing Public 
Gardens on August 19th, the proceedings being opened by the 
Mayor and Corporation, who held a reception of the French 
visitors—the Souvenir Normand. 
The show was on a much larger scale than last year, and 
proved very satisfactory on the whole. For stove and green¬ 
house ornamental foliage and flowering plants, four of each, Mr. 
A. Gadd, gardener to P. A. Eagles, Esq., St. Leonards, was 
first; Mr. J. Duke, gardener to Mrs. Stone, Castleham, Hol- 
lington, second, who also took first for six exotic Ferns, fol¬ 
lowed by Mr. F. Morris, gardener to 0. J. Ebden, Esq., 
Baldslow, St. Leonards. For group of plants 9 ft. by 6 ft. Mr. 
E. Seymour, gardener to J. H. Upson, Esq., St. Leonards, was 
first, Mr. J. Paine, Harold Nursery, Hastings, taking next 
place. Mr. E. Seymour repeated his performance for a group 
of Ferns, 9 ft. by 6 ft., and for cut flowers, stove and green¬ 
house, 12 varieties, in bunches. Messrs. W. Apps and Son, 
Hastings, led for 12 bunches of annuals, Mr. F. Moms second. 
Cactus Dahlias, 12 bunches, six in a bunch : First, Mr. W. 
Peters, Holmhurst, Baldslow, and Pompon Dahlias, 12 varieties, 
six in a bunch also. Messrs. W. Apps and Son were again 
first for hardy perennials and bulbous flowers, 12 varieties, and 
Mr. F. Morris gained a like position for 12 spikes of Gladioli. 
Sweet Peas were in force, Mrs. F. Brewer, Beckley, Sussex, 
taking first honours for 25 spikes each of 12 varieties. Mr. F. 
Lavender won for 12 Carnations or Picotees. 
Black Grapes were best shown by Messrs. Penrose Brothers, 
Mount Pleasant Vineries, Hailsham, and white by Mr. G. H. 
Avery, gardener to M. P. Grace, Esq., Battle Abbey. 
For nine distinct kinds of vegetables Mr. Fred Lavender, 
Silverhill, took first, and Mr. E. Seymour second. A fine 
exhibit in the amateur section came from P. W. Tulloch, Esq., 
New Church Road, Hove, who won the Silver Medal offered by 
Messrs. J. Stredwick and Son for six varieties of Cactus Dahlias, 
three blooms of each. 
A feature of the show were the magnificent Cactus Dahlias 
exhibited (not for competition) by Messrs. J. Stredwick and Son. 
Silverhill Park, St. Leonards, who had almost every shade of 
colour. 
Mr. Thomas Relfe, Tivoli Nursery, Hollington, exhibited 
Dahlias and other flowers, and Messrs. W. Apps and Son had a 
group of Pelargoniums in pots. 
Mr. John Charlton, Tunbridge Wells, had a stand composed 
of Carnations, Liliums, and herbaceous flowers, and Mr. Lester 
Gower, Silverhill, St. Leonards, Pelargoniums and Ferns. 
SHANKLIN FLOWER SHOW, 
August I8th. 
The twenty-fourth annual summer show, under the auspices 
of the Shanklin Horticultural Society, was held in the charming 
grounds of Rylstone, by kind permission cf Mrs. Everett, an. 
was well attended. The show was a very satisfactory one, both 
from the point of view of the quantity of the exhibits and their 
quality. The committee of the society were very energetic nr 
connection with the arrangements for the show, and the secre¬ 
tarial duties were carried out with customary efficiency by Mr. 
W. Howard. 
The specimen plants, fruit, and vegetables in the professiona 
classes were exceptionally good. Mrs. Coster formally opener 
the show, and afterwards presented Mr. Howard with a silver 
epergne and leather hag for his long services as secretary. 
Mr. S. R. Conn, gardener to Stephenson R. Clarke, had 
