November 28, 1903. 
THE OARDENINO WORLD. 
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SOCIETIES. 
ULSTER HORTICULTURAL. 
November I7th and I8th. 
The Chrysanthemum Show of the Ulster Horticultural Society 
was held in St. George’s Market, and opened by the Countess of 
Kilmorey in the presence of a large and fashionable attendance. 
The weather was cold, but otherwise fine for November. The 
show was again a great success, the standard of quality being 
very high. The deficit arising from the flooding to which the 
show was subjected a year ago has been completely wiped out, 
and the society is again on a sound financial basis. The staging 
and grouping of the Chrysanthemums were very artistic, and 
the show as a whole was very effective. 
The leading prize for a group of Chrysanthemums 18 ft. by 
12 ft., and arranged for effect, was taken by J. Milne-Barbour, 
Esq. (gardener, Mr. Richard Draper), Conway, Dunmurry. He 
was followed by J. Rogers, Esq. (gardener, Mr. J. P. MTlveen), 
Edan-a-Grana. 
In the smaller group for Chrysanthemums, 14 ft. by 19 ft., 
the premier award was taken by J. Bradley, Esq. (gardener, 
Mr. William Vane), Hay Park House, Knock. 
In the case of the group of Chrysanthemums, 7 ft. semicircle, 
the order was J. Bradley, Esq., J. Milne-Barbour, Esq., and 
James M’Connell, Esq., J.P. (gardener, Mr. James M’Dowcdl), 
Stranmillis House. 
J. Rogers, Esq., had the best specimen plant of an incurved 
Chrysanthemum. William M’Oausland (gardener, Mr. W. 
Byrons), Cherry Yale, Ballynafeigli, took the leading place for 
the best specimen of a Japanese Chrysanthemum, followed by 
J. Rogers, Esq. 
In the class for a group of stove and greenhouse plants, 16 ft. 
by 10 ft., the first prize was taken by John Bain, Esq., J.P. 
(gardener, Mr. Wm. Stitt), Ardilea, Greenisland ; Mr. James 
M’Connell was second. 
R. H. Reade, Esq., D.L. (gardener, Mr. Robert Duthie), Dun 
murry, had the best six Cinerarias. He also had the best four 
varieties of Cineraria stelluta. The best six exotic Ferns and 
the best six in 6-in. pots were shown by Robert Henry, Esq., 
M.D. (gardener, Mr. Adam George), Comber. The Marquis of 
Downshire (gardener, Mr. Thomas Bradshaw), Hillsboro’ Castle, 
had the best Palms or Cycads. R. H. Reade, Esq., led for 
Dracaenas-and plants for table decoration. R. E. Ward, Esq., 
had the best six Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. Robert Henry, 
Esq., had the best four white Begonias. Roman Hyacinths were 
shown best by J. Milne-Barbour, Esq., and Cyclamens by 7 the 
Marquis of Downshire. 
Mr. Hugh Dickson, Royal Nurseries, Belmont, took the lead 
for a group of stove and greenhouse plants, 25 ft. by 18 ft. He 
also had the best 12 plants for table decoration and the best 
group of Conifers and ornamental plants, 25 ft. by 15 ft., this 
class being open to nurserymen only. 
Cut Flowers. 
For 20 vases of Japanese Chrysanthemums, in 20 varieties, 
three blooms of each, the lead was taken by Captain A. Stirling 
(gardener, Mr. Thomas Lunt), Keir, Dunblane. He was fol¬ 
lowed in this important class by John Jameson, Esq., D.L. 
(gardener, Mr. James L. M’Kelar), St. Marnocks, Malaliide. 
Thomas H. Torrens, Esq., came in third. 
For 12 vases of Japanese blooms, 12 varieties, the lead was 
taken by the Countess of Caledon (gardener, Mr. James Small), 
Caledon Castle. In this instance the second award went to 
G. H. Brown, Esq., J.P. (gardener, Mr. James Reid), Helen’s 
Bay. Thomas H. Torrens, Esq., came in third. 
For eight vases Japanese varieties, distinct, the premier 
honours were secured by Col. R. G. Sharman Crawford, D.L. 
(gardener, Mr. William Dickson), Crawford s Burn. H@ was 
followed by John Torrens, Esq. Col. R. G. Sharman Crawford 
also had the best six vases of single Chrysanthemums. John 
Torrens, Esq., had the best six vases of Anemones and Pompons. 
John Jamesun, Esq., took the lead for one vase of a white 
variety ; John Torrens, Esq., for one vase of a pink variety and 
one vase of a yellow ; Lord Dunleath (gardener, Mr..William J. 
King), one vase of a bronze variety ; Col. the Hon. C. 1. 
Crichton (hardener, Mr. W. J. Mitchison), Mullabeden, one 
vase of any other colour, and Col. Sharman Crawford one 
vase of a single Chrysanthemum arranged for effect. 
In the class for 48 Japanese blooms the lead was taken by 
John Jameson, Esq., followed by Thomas H. Torrens, Esq., 
and John Torrens, Esq. . . . 
G. H. Brown, Esq., led for 24 Japanese varieties, Col. the 
Hon C F Crichton being second, and Lord Dunleath third. 
Thomas H. Torrens, Esq., took the lead for 24 incurved 
blooms, and was followed by Lord Dunleath. Joh y onens, 
Esq., came to the front for 12 incurved varieties, followed by 
James M’Connell, Esq. J. Milne-Barbour had the best basket 
of Chrysanthemum blooms. 
Fruit. 
In the class for a table of dessert fruit, 12 distinct varieties, 
the Marquis of Downshire took the lead. The second prize was 
secured by Lt.-Gen. Pakenham (gardener, Mr. John Harding), 
Langford Lodge. Lady Emily Howard-Bury (gardener, Mr. 
Robert M’Kenna), Cliarlesville Forest, Tullamore, came in third. 
A. W. Garner, Esq., Ballygolan Lodge, had the best Alicante 
Grapes, Col. Sharman Crawford the best Lady Downes and the 
best Gros Colman, the Marquis of Downshire the best of any 
other black Grape and the best Muscat of Alexandria, Lt.-Gen. 
Pakenham the best any other white Grape and the best 24 dishes 
of Apples. 
Miscellaneous. 
Mr. Hugh Dickson, the Royal Nurseries, Belmont, had a very 
elaborate floral design in a conspicuous position, and he made 
a very choice and tasteful arrangement. The design was quite 
a fresh one, the principal feature consisting of a large central 
sqian raised upon two treble groined arches of virgin cork. In 
the centre was a magnificent specimen of Phoenicoqihorium. He 
also had Cocos, Japanese Lilies, and fine specimens of Oncidium 
varicosum Rogers! and various other Orchids and flowering 
plants. 
Mr. C. W. M’Kimm, of the Botanical Gardens Park, was 
allowed to assist the society and made a magnificent and taste¬ 
ful display at the north end of the market. He had an imita¬ 
tion lake with a small mountain torrent and a cascade. Palms, 
Bamboos, Dracaenas, and other plants served to diversify and 
beautify this elegant little piece of landscape work. The electric 
light was also employed to heighten the effect of the water. 
Messrs. Alexander Dickson and Sons, Ltd., of Belfast and 
Newtownards, had a fine collection of hardy fruits, chiefly Apples, 
and consisting of Peasgood’s Nonsuch, Lane’s Prince Albert, 
Bismarck, etc. They also had Grapes and plants to eke out 
the display. 
Messrs. Frank E. Smith and Co., High Street, Belfast, had a 
very pretty exhibit of brides’ and bridesmaids’ bouquets, a lyre 
composed of Chrysanthemum Mrs. 'Bundle, an Irish harp, etc. 
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YORK CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW. 
November I8th, I9th, and 20th. 
The Ancient Society of York Florists held their 24th Annual 
Show at the Exhibition Hall, York, on the above dates. 
Notwithstanding the unfavourable state of the weather which 
has been so general throughout the country, and has un¬ 
doubtedly increased the difficulties of the Chrysanthemum 
enthusiast, the exhibits in every class with the exception of 
fruit were in excess of last year. 
Special mention was made by the judges, Mr. E. Molyneux 
and Mr. Blair, of thei meritorious exhibit of incurved, which in 
their opinion would 'compare very favourably with those of the 
National Chrysanthemum Society. 
For cut blooms the premier award went to Mr. Higgs, 
gardener to J. B. Hanke.y, Esq., of Leather-head. His in¬ 
curved blooms were of the finest quality and very superior to 
those of his competitors, and won for him the Citizens’ Challenge 
Prize, value £20 and £10 in cash, for 36 blooms, 18 incurved, 
12 varieties, and 18 Japanese in 12 varieties. Mr. Folkard,, 
gardener to Lady Walker, Sand Hutton, was placed second with 
a very creditable lot of Japanese, but his incurved blooms were 
of inferior quality to those of Mr. Higgs. Mr, Mease, of 
Leather head, was awarded third ; Mr. H. J. Goodacre, gardener 
to Earl of Harrington, fourth. 
The groups were a decided improvement on any previous 
occasion. The. premier position for a group of Chrysanthemums, 
arranged for effect, was awarded to Mr. Townsend, gardener to 
Beckett Faber, M.P., Harrogate; second, Mr. Jarvis, gardener 
to Mrs. Whittaker, Hassle, whoso gruup was most tastefully 
arranged but inferior in quality of bloom. 
Pillar groups instituted by the society some years ago are 
formed into two classes, miscellaneous plants and one for 
Chrysanthemums, arranged for effect. Both of these classes add 
a charming effect to the Hall, but in our opinion may be further 
extended for purpose of decoration, for which the Hall is so 
eminently adapted, by allowing each exhibitor two pillars and 
to be deoorated so as to form a triumphal arch with basket 
suspended from centre. By this arrangement the society would 
give more scope for the ability of the decorator, and thereby 
all the pillars would be furnished. 
Baskets and vases of Chrysanthemums were of special merit, 
and added a charming effect to the entrance of the Hall. 
