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THE GARDENING WORLD 
September 12, 1903. 
Cattleya named C. Exquisit-a, with white-flowers and a purple 
blotch on the lip. (Silver Banksian Medal.) 
Messrs. Charlesworth and Co., Heaton, Bradford, exhibited a 
collection of hybrid and other Orchids. Very fine was Brasso- 
cattleya gigas digbyana. Other striking things were Cattleya 
Germania, Laeliocattleya gottoiana, Lc. Admiral Dewey, Lc. 
Issy, and Cattleya Lord Rothschild, all of which were very 
striking flowers of their kind and in fine condition. The group 
was small, but very choice, and received a Silver Flora Medal. 
Messrs. Stanley Ashton and Co., Southgate, N., exhibited two 
Cattleyas, of which the most interesting was C. Tankervillae, 
with yellow sepals and petals and a purple lip. 
Floral Committee. 
Messrs. James Veitch and Sons, Limited, the Royal Exotic 
Nursery, Chelsea, exhibited a number of new Vines from China, 
four of which received an Award of Merit each, and one of them 
a First-class Certificate. The last named was Vitis Thomsoni, 
similar in form to the Virginia Creeper, but with much smaller 
and neater leaves more or less tinted with bronze on the upper 
surface and of a shining purple beneath. It is certainly a very 
choice climber. Those which received Awards of Merit included 
V. armata, V. sinensis, V. flexuosa Wilsoni, with the habit of 
Vines, while V. megaphylla had bipinnate leaves resembling 
more those of an Astilbe than those of a A me, and quite distinct 
from anything in cultivation. They also exhibited Lilium 
auratum Tashiori, a very dwarf form of the type, with large and 
handsomely spotted flowers. 
Messrs. W. Wells and Co., Limited, Earlswood, Redhill, 
Surrey, exhibited a group of early flowering Chrysanthemums 
all cut from the open ground. The Champion was a new decora¬ 
tive variety with bright yellow flowers, which will prove service¬ 
able for early work. Other good things were Roi des Blancs, 
white ; Carrie, golden yellow ; Blush Beauty, pink ; and Polly, 
buff-orange. Champ de Neige was another very pure white 
variety. 
Mr.” Charles Turner, The Royal Nursery, Slough, exhibited 
very fine specimens of Lilium auratum rubro-vittatum and some 
bunches of the Strawberry-Raspberry, bearing large and richly 
coloured fruits. 
Fruit and Vegetable Committee. 
A Cultural Commendation was awarded to A. Tate, Esq. 
(gardener, Mr. William Howe), Park Hill, Streatliam Common, 
tor a fine box of Brown Turkey Figs in good form and of ex¬ 
cellent flavour. 
GLASGOW AND WEST OF SCOTLAND 
HORTICULTURAL. 
September 2nd and 3rd. 
The annual show of the above society was held oil the above 
dates in St. Andrews Hall, and owing to the great number of 
entries, three of the halls were required to accommodate the 
exhibits, namely, the whole of the ground floor suite. Pot plants 
were staged in the Grand Hall, together with cut- flowers and 
fruits. Other cut flowers filled the Octagon and Berkeley Hall ; 
and vegetables and cut flowers filled the Kent Hall. Cut flowers 
were a dominating feature, and great difficulty was experienced 
in finding accommodation for them. Notwithstanding the un¬ 
favourable character of the season, the quality and quantity of 
the cut flowers were remarkable. The Grand Hall was a sight 
worth seeing, owing to the wealth of material and variety of 
colour. Early Chrysanthemums were a special feature. The 
show was opened by the Hon. the Lord Provost (Sir John Ure, 
Bart.). He said that the show was one of the finest the society 
had held for years, and that it amply demonstrated that- seed 
time and harvest had never yet failed, notwithstanding the 
struggle that floral beauty had against inclement conditions. 
Fruit was the only failure in the show. Fourteen judges were 
employed to adjudicate the exhibits. 
Open Classes : Pox Plants. 
For one specimen Palm the lead was taken by Mr. John Scott 
(gardener to: Colonel Howie, St. Germain, Bearsden), followed 
by Mr. Peter Young (gardener to Thomas Hinshelwood, Esq., 
Kenny-hill), and Mr. Hugh Miller (gardener to Archibald 
Russell, Esq., Auchewraith, Botliwell). 
The prizes for twelve table plants were taken by Mr. Robert 
Glen (gardener to J. H. N. Graham, Esq., Larbert House, Lar- 
bert), Mr. George Waterso-n (gardener to Mrs. Mackie, Struan, 
Bearsden), and Mr. Miller, in this order. 
Mr. James Rowa-bt, Glasford, Strathaven, took the lead for 
twenty-four spikes of Pentstemons, who was followed by Mr. 
Arthur Brown, Baronhill, Blantyre. 
For twenty-four double Dahlias, Messrs. M. Campbell and 
Sons, Auchewraith Nurseries, High Blantyre, were first; Mr. 
John Smellie, Pansy Gardens, Busby, second; and Mr. John 
Sutherland, Victoria Nursery, Lenzie, third. , 
Mr. John Smellie had the best thirty-six Cactus Dahlias, Mr. 
John Allan, Kippen, being second, and Messrs. M. Campbell and 
Sons third. 
For twelve sprays of Cactus Dahlias, the order was Mr. John 
Smellie, Messrs. M. Campbell and Sons, and Mr. John Suther¬ 
land. 
For nine 7in. Jasper vases of Pompon Dahlias, Messrs. M. 
Campbell and Sons came to the front, followed by Mr. John 
Smellie and Mr. John Sutherland, respectively. 
For twelve Jasper vases of early flowering Chrysanthemums the 
lead was taken by Messrs. Carnegie and Sons, Belmont Nursery, 
Ayr; Mr. W. M'Laughlan, Violet Bank Nursery, Kirn, was 
second; and Mr. John Smellie third. 
Mr. Andrew Ho-ggan had the best Sweet Peas; second, Mr. 
John M'V-ey ; and third, Messrs. Carnegie and Sons. 
Mr. Alec Ollar, Mr. John Johnstone, and Mr. Arthur Brown 
took the prizes in this order for Violas. 
The leading award for twenty-four spikes of Gladioli went to 
Messrs. George Mair and Son, Prestwick. 
The honours for twenty-four blooms of Roses were taken by 
Messrs. I). and W. Croll, Dundee ; Messrs. W. and R. Ferguson, 
Brucefield, Dunfermline; and Messrs. D. Robertson and Co., 
Mossend Nursery, Helensburgh. , 
Mr. John Smellie had the best twenty-four blooms of fancy 
Pansies, followed by Mr. Charles Kay, Gargunnock, and Messrs. 
Alex. Lister and Sons, Meadow-bank Nursery, Rothesay, in this 
order. 
Mr. James Brown (gardener to A. A. Speirs, Esq., Houston 
House, Houston) had the best collection of vegetables, followed 
by Mr. Robert Glen. 
Mr. John Bruce (gardener to W. F. Anderson Flemington, 
Esq., Kennishead), led the way for three floral sprays and trree 
coat bouquets, beating Mr. James W. Dunlop and Mr. Robert 
Glen. 
Mr. Thomas Hill (gardener to Wm. Campbell, Esq., Williams- 
wood) was first for a hand-bouquet, Mr. W. Dunlop being 
second, and Mr. Wm. Walker, 2, Leven View Terrace, Dum¬ 
barton, third. 
Mr. James Humphrey had the best bride’s bouquet. Mr. James 
Miller, Rutherglen, led for a cross and a wreath, followed by 
Mr. W. B. M‘Nei-1, 59, Charlotte Lane. Mr. Janies Ramsey led 
for twenty-four Tomatos, beating Mr. P. Dempster, Blackwood, 
Kirkmuirhill, and Mr. James Miller (gardener to W. C. S. Stuart, 
Esq., Castlemilk, Rutherglen). 
Gardeners and Amateurs : Pot Plants. 
Mr. Robert Glen was awarded the leading prize for a table of 
plants, arranged for effect. Mr. Hugh Miller had the best four 
house plants, beating Mr. John Scott. The first award for two 
house plants went to Mr. Wm. Ferguson (gardener to Wm. Sorley, 
Esq., Viewfield, Partick.) 
Mr. Thos. Hall (gardener to Wm. Campbell, Esq.) took the 
lead for two Orchids, and Mr. Jarnes Miller had the best- single 
specimen. , 
Mr. Robert- Michie (gardener to A. H. Pettigrew, Esq., Chesters, 
Bearsden) had the best table plants, followed by Mr. Robert Glen 
and Mr. Robert Miller, Tullichewa-n Gardens, Alexandria. 
The last-named came to the front for Dracaenas, and Angus 
M'Millan (gardener to Alex. Whit-elaw, Esq., Gartshore, Kirkin¬ 
tilloch) took second, and Mr. John Scott came in third. 
Mr. John Scott, Mr. Robert Glen, and Mr. Hugh Miller took 
the prizes in this order for Palms. The last named beat Mr. 
Robert Michie for Crotons. Mr. Angus M'Millan, Mr. Robert 
Miller, and Mr. Wm. Ferguson led the way for foliage plants in 
the order named. The same might be said of Mr. Robert Michie, 
Mr. Hugh Miller, and Mr. Peter Young for a specimen Palm. 
Mr. Robert Michie took first for a Tree Fern ; Mr. Hush Miller 
led for four exotic Ferns, followed by Mr. George Waterston 
and Mr. Robert Michie. Mr. Charles Pattison, Senwood, had 
the best British Ferns, and was followed by Mr. George Water¬ 
ston and Mr. John Meiklem, Thurn House, Johnstone, in this 
order. 
Mr. David Little, Sheppark Buildings, Polloksliaws, had the 
best Pelargoniums, Mr. John Scott the best Fuchsias, Mr. David 
Little the best Fuchsias in pots not exceeding 8in., Mr. D. Mont¬ 
gomery the best two pots Liliums, Mr. Thomas Carlisle the best 
Lilium auratum, Mr. James W. Dun Ion, Wingdale Cottage, Kil- 
birnie, the best Vallopa purpurea, Mr. W. Ferguson the best 
three tuberous Begonias, Mr. John Scott the best six pots 
Chrysanthemums, and Mr. Graham Edgar the best three pots 
Chrysanthemums. 
