THE GARDENING WORLD. 
September 5, 1903. 
730 
DUNDEE HORTICULTURAL. 
August 27th, 28th, and 29th. 
The opening day of the show held by the above society was 
highly favoured in the matter of weather, as it remained dry, 
with brilliant sunshine. The breeze threatened at times to 
work havoc with the tents, especially in the after part of the 
day, when it freshened into a gale, but they stood the test wonder¬ 
fully. The show was held on Magdalen Green, as usual, where 
everything is exposed to the wind which blows down the valley 
of the Tay. Pot plants were a strong feature of the show, and 
cut flowers had a fine effect, on account of the pleasing variety 
of colour which the different flowers presented. A great amount 
of interest was centred in the dessert table of fruit decorated 
with flowers in competition for the Corporation Cup. 
OPEN TO GARDENERS. 
Plants in Pots. 
Class 1 was set apart for a table arranged for effect on a table 
not exceeding 16 ft. by 8ft., with flowering and foliage plants 
and cut flowers in water. The leading prize was secured by Mr. 
James Beats, The Gardens, Binrock, Dundee. 
Another table, 9 ft. by 5 ft., was set apart for stove or green¬ 
house plants arranged for effect, and in this instance the lead¬ 
ing award was taken by Mr. D. K. Meston, gardener to R. B. 
Don, Esq. 
In the class for exotic Ferns the leading award was secured 
by Mr. R. W. Saunders, gardener to J. Leadbeatter, Esq., 
Lismore, Broughty Ferry ; he was followed by Mr. James Beats 
and Mr. I). K. Meston in this order. 
For six stove or greenhouse plants, flowering and foliage, the 
lead was again taken by Mr. R. W. Saunders. In this instance 
he was followed by Mr. David Saunders, gardener to Victor 
Fraenkl, Esq., Broughty Ferry, and Mr. Thomas Butchart, The 
Gardens, Elmslea. 
Mr. Thomas C. Brown, gardener to W. Rettie, Esq., had the 
best single Begonias in flower. He was followed by Mr. George 
Scott, The Gardens, Seathwood, and Mr. Robert Mitchell, 
Tighantuir, Strathtay, in this order. 
The same order was maintained for double Begonias, except 
in the third prize, which was won by Mr. Thomas Barnett, 
Duncraig. 
Mr. George Nicholson, The Gardens, St. Helens, had the best 
fine foliage plants, being followed by Mr. D. Saunders and Mr. 
Thomas Butchart in this order. 
Mr. R. W. Saunders had the best pots of Lilium, and was fol¬ 
lowed by Mr. R, N. Simpson, gardener to R. G. Kennedy, Esq., 
and Mr. Thomas Butchart. 
For Crotons the prizes were taken by Mr. D. Saunders and 
Mr. R. N. Simpson. 
Mr. George Scott was first for early flowering Chrysanthe¬ 
mums ; Mr. John Muir, 220, Blackness Road, Dundee, was 
second ; and Mr. John Mathers, The Gardens, Abercraig, 
Broughty Ferry, was third. 
For Dracaenas the order of merit was Mr. D. Saunders, Mr. 
R. W. Saunders, and Mr. D. K. Meston. 
The prizes for Pelargoniums were taken by Mr. George Scott 
and Mr. James Bethel, Westwood, Newport-on-Tay. 
The same order was maintained for Lilium auratum. 
For Coleus in pots of limited size the prizes were taken by 
Mr. James Beats, Mr. William Dickson, Adderley Gardens, 
Monifieth, and Mr. James Bethel. 
For stove and greenhouse plants in 9-in. pots the prizes were 
taken by Mr. R. W. Saunders and Mr. D. Saunders respectively. 
The prizes for British Ferns were taken by Mr. James Bethel, 
Mr. R. N. Simpson, and Mr. David Hendry, gardener to J. C. 
Scott, Esq., Tay Park. 
Mr. D. Saunders had the best Palm ; Mr. J. Fairweather, 
gardener to Lord Provost Barrie, the best tree Fern ; Mr. G. 
Nicholson the best Cordyline, Mr. Thomas Butchart the best 
Cocos or Geonoma, Mr. James Beats the best Selaginellas, Mr. 
W. Dickson the best Cockscomb, Mr. L. iS. Reid, gardener to 
D. Ireland, Esq., Broughty Ferry, the best Celosia pvramidalis 
plumosa, being followed in this case by Mr. W. Kennedv, gar¬ 
dener to ex-Provost Ballingall, Ardarroch, Dundee, and by Mr. 
W. Dickson. 
The prizes for dwarf British Ferns were taken by Mr. James 
Bethel, Mr. R. N. Simpson, and Mr. D. Hendry. 
Mir. J. Bethel also had the best 20 Alpines in pots. Mr. J. 
Gellatly, John Street, Blairgowrie, was second ; and Mr. Alex¬ 
ander Langlands, New Rattray, Blairgowrie, was third. 
For exotic Ferns the order was Mr. D. Saunders and Mr. 
R. N. Simpson. 
For table plants Mr. D. Saunders was to the fore, followed 
by Mr. D. K. Meston and Mr. R. W. Saunders in this order. 
Mr. James Bethel had the best Gloxinias. 
For succulents the order was Mr. John Mathers, Mr. R. N. 
Simpson, and Mr. R. W. Saunders. 
Cut Flowees. 
A large number of classes were set apart for cut flowers, which 
made a good feature of the exhibition. 
For Sweet Peas in vases the winners were Mr. J. Fairweather, 
Mr. William Green, and Mr. James Bethel in this order. 
For 12 trusses of stove or greenhouse plants the order was 
Mr. D. Saunders, Mr. William Kennedy, and Mr. R. N. 
Simpson. 
Mr. George Scott had the best cut Chrysanthemums and the 
best summer Chrysanthemums, Mr. G. Bethel the most artistic 
table of hardy flowers, Mr. William Keiller, The Gardens, Fort 
Hill, Broughty Ferry, the best 12 H.P. and H.T. Roses ; Mr. 
Peter A. Grant, Coupar Angus, the best 12 Tea or Noisette 
Roses ; Mr. John Gellatly had the best show or fancy Dahlias ; 
Mr. Joseph Dick, Heath Bank, the best 12 Cactus Dahlias 
and the best six, Mr. John Dobbin the best six pompon 
Dahlias, Mr. I). K. Meston the best 12 Carnations, Mr. L. S. 
Reid the best border Carnations, Mr. F. C. Brown the best 
Begonia blooms, Mr. George Scott the best 12 trusses of single 
Pelargoniums, and Mr. D. Hendry the best 12 trusses of double 
Pelargoniums. 
For 12 Gladioli the lead was taken by Mr. J. A. Stark, Inver- 
gowrie. 
For six vases of Asters and for 12 Asters other than quilled 
Mr. D. Hendry took the lead in both cases. 
For 12 vases of annuals Mr. James Bethel took the lead, and 
Mr. ,Jame£ Beats had the best hand bouquet. 
Fruit. 
-For a dessert table decorated with cut flowers and foliage, 
table 9 ft. by 4 ft. 6 in., the lead was taken by Mr. James 
Beisant, gardener to Mrs. Armitstead, Castle Huntly, Long- 
forgan, who had 93 points. The table was arranged for 16 
dishes of fruits, and excited a considerable amount of attention, 
the leading prize being the Corporation Cup. Mr. Richard 
Cairns, gardener to J. M. White, Esq., Balruddery House, 
Dundee, followed very closely with 89f points. There were some 
who thought he should have been first. 
The leading prize for eight dishes of hardy fruits was taken, 
by Mr. John C. Ross, Braco Castle. The second prize went to 
Mr. William Benvie, Errol, and Mr. William Harper, Tullie- 
belton, took the third place. 
Grapes were a strong feature of the show, and the lead for 
four bunches was taken by Mr. James Beisant, who was again 
followed by Mr. Richard Cairns and by Mr. George Scott, in this 
order. Mr. Beisant had splendid bunches of Madresfield Court, 
Muscat of Alexandria, and Muscat Hamburgh. Mr. Cairns’ 
third bunch was Gros Maroc. 
The last named came to the front for Black Hamburghs, being 
followed by Mr. I). Saunders and Mr. George Scott. 
The last named had the best Lad’y Downes. 
Mr. Richard Cairns had the best Alicante Grapes and the best 
Muscat of Alexandria ; Mr. J. Summers, Arnhall, Dundee, had 
the best Black Hamburgh; Mr. George Scott the best Lady 
Downes, and the best bunch of Muscat of Alexandria ; Mr. R. 
Cairns the best bunch of Alicante ; Mr. Thomas the best bunch 
of any other black Grape ; Mr. Wm Lees the best bunch of any 
other white ; Mr. V m Holman the best bunch for bloom ; Mr. 
Wm. Bell, St. Fort Gardens, the best bunch for flavour, not 
under lib. weight. 
Mr. Wm. Whitecross, Pit Pointie, Auchterhouse, had the best 
scarlet-fleshed Melon ; Mr. Wm. Kennedy the best green or white 
fleshed Melon ; Mr. James Rae, The Gorse, Barnhill, Broughty 
Ferry, the best six Peaches ; Mr. James Beisant, the best six 
Nectarines ; and Mr. W. Benvie the best six Apricots. 
For culinary Apples Mr. J. A. Summers took the lead ; Mr. 
Wm. Bell had the best Apples, Warner’s King ; Mr. John S. 
Saunders the best Apples, Lord Suffield ; Mr. George Scott the 
best Ecklinville and the best Stirling Castle ; Mr. Wm. Benvie 
the best Lord Grosvenor; Mr. Chas. Campsie, Carse Grange, 
Errol, the best Duchess of Oldenburg ; Mr. Wm Harper the best 
James Grieve ; Mr. Chas. Campsie the best Lass o’ Gowrie ; Mr. 
Wm. Benvie the best Cellini; and Mr. James Beats the best 
Lane’s Prince Albert Apples. 
Mr. W. Harper had the best yellow Plums; Mr. Wm. Phillip, 
Blackness Avenue, the best red Plums ; Mr. George Scott the 
best dessert Pears ; Mr. Alexander MTntosh the best culinary 
Pears and the best Beurre d’Amanlis, and the best Clapp's 
Favourite Pears ; Mr. W. Benvie had the best Jargonelle Pears; 
and Mr. George Scott the best Williams Bon Chretien Pears. 
