THE GARDENING WORLD. 
November 28. 1903. 
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The display of fruit showed a very lamentable falling olf. 
Many of the southern growers were not exhibiting. 
Mr. J. H. Goodacre, gardener to Earl of Harrington, won the 
premier for a collection of fruit which was decidedly good. He 
also secured first prize for two bunches of white Grapes and also 
six bunches in three varieties. 
Mr. Allsop led the way with his usual good form for two 
bunches of black Grapes. 
Vegetables were or good quality, and quite a display was made 
on the balcony. 
Trade exhibits were well represented and worthy of special 
praise. A fine collection of Apples was sent from Richard Smith 
ami Co., St. John’s Nurseries, Worcester. Messrs. Walshaw 
and Son, Scarborough, had a very pretty group of plants in 
which were a. good variety of winter Tree Carnations, Prosperity 
being especially good. 
Messrs. Clibran and Sons, Manchester, had a pretty exhibit of 
their new varieties of single flowering Chrysanthemums, which 
were very meritorious, and some good specimens of their famous 
strain of Celosias. Mr. F. S. Edwards, Leeds, had also a meri¬ 
torious exliibit. 
The premier exhibit of the show, and one which formed the 
chief centre of attraction to the public, was a group of flowering 
plants and novelties exhibited by Messrs. Wm. Cutbush and 
‘ 501 b Highgate Nurseries, London, N. The group was most 
artistically arranged with good taste, and formed quite a floral 
attraction, in which were some retarded Lilium speciosum 
l’ubrum, L. auratum, and L. longiflorum Harrisii, of good 
quality ; Aralia eleg an fission a, Cocos, Ericas, and Hydrangeas, 
dir. William Cutbush, a new Carnation, came in for a good 
share of admiration. Some fine specimen blooms of this variety 
were exhibited in their group. It has every promise of sur¬ 
passing the famous American variety on account of its bright 
and pleasing colour, a few shades darker than the American 
Mrs. T. W. Lawson. It is in every characteristic of the bloom 
all that can be desired, and will come as a welcome colour for 
the dull winter months when Carnation flowers of good quality 
are valuable. Mrs. S. J. Brooks, a white variety, was also 
exhibited. Mrs. G. M. Brodt, a flaked variety, was remarkable 
for size of bloom. This exhibit was awarded a Gold Medal. 
Pkize List. 
Plants (open class).—Group or plants arranged for effect: 
First, Mr. Townsend, gardener to Beckett Faber, Esq., M.P. ; 
second, Mr. Jarvis, gardener to Mrs. Whittaker; third, Mr. 
Cottam, Alma Gardens, Cottingham. 
Group of Chrysanthemums : First, Mr. Pettinger, Harrogate ; 
second, Mr. J. W. Heilds, York. 
Pillar group : First, Messrs. Simpson and Son, Selby; second, 
Mr. Cottam. 
Pillar of Chrysanthemums : First, Messrs. Simpson and Son ; 
second, Mr. Jar/is. 
Cut flowers (open class).—36 Chrysanthemums (18 Japanese 
and 18 incurve!, 12 varieties of each): First, Mr. Wm. Higgs, 
gardener to J. B. Hankey, Esq. ; second, Mr. Folkard, gardener 
to Lady Walker, Sand Hutton ; third, Mr. Mease, gardener to 
A. Tate, Esq., Downside, Leatlierhead ; fourth, Mr. Goodacre, 
gardener to Earl of Harrington, Elvaston Castle, Derby. 
Mr. Higgs’ principal flowers were : Japanese—Bessie Godfrey, 
Godfrey s Pride, Mrs. j. Lewis, Mafeking Hero, Lord Ludlow, 
A\. R. Church, Airs. Alease, Marquis V. Yenosta, Le Grand 
Dragon, George Penford, Kimberley, Gen. Hutton, Mrs. Mile- 
ham, and Mrs. E. Hammell. Incurved—Duchess of Fife, Ralph 
Hatton, Wm. Higgs, G. W. Matthews, Mrs. F. Judson, Nellie 
Southam, G. H. Curtis, Mme. Lucie Faure, Frank Hammond, 
Egyptian, Mr. Bernard Hankey (excellent), Ma Perfection, 
Geo. Lock, Countess of Warwick, May Phillips, and lalene. 
Eighteen incurved, m 12 varieties: First, Mr. Higgs; second, 
Air. W. Alease ; third, Air. McPherson, gardener to Earl Londes- 
borough. 
Twelve incurved : First, Mr. McPherson ; second, Mr. Thomas, 
gardener to Marquis of Ripon ; third, Mr. Folkard. Six in¬ 
curved : First, Mr. AlcPherson ; second, Mr. Folkard. Six 
incurved, one variety : First, Mr. G. Whitehead, Deighton ; 
second, Mr. McPherson. 
Eighteen Chrysanthemums, Japanese: First, Mr. McPherson; 
second, Mr. D. Williams, gardener to Earl of Feversham ; third, 
Air. W. Alease ; fourth, Mr. Thomas, gardener to Marquis oi 
Ripon. 
Twelve Japanese, distinct: First, Mr. D. Williams ; second, 
Mr. Folkard. Six Chrysanthemums, white, one variety : First, 
Air. D. Williams ; second, Mr. McPherson. Six Japanese, 
yellow : First, Mr. AlcPherson; second, Air. D. Williams. Six 
Chrysanthemums, one variety, excepting white and yellow: 
First, Air. McPherson; second, Air. Folkard ; third, Mr. D. 
Williams. Six Chrysanthemums, single: First, Mr. Theak- 
stone, York. Twelve Chrysanthemums, Anemone flowered • 
First, Mr. Alerchason, gardener to F. B. Grotian, Esq. 
Twelve Chrysanthemums in sprays distinct: First, Mr. Theak- 
stone. Iwelve bunches of cut flowers : First, Mr. McPherson • 
second, Mr. Townsend. Hand bouquet of Chrysanthemums’ 
1 irst, Messrs. G. Longster and Sons; second, Mr. W. L. Apple¬ 
ton- Hand bouquet, miscellaneous flowers : First, Mr. G. W 
Backhouse ; second, Messrs. Longster and. Son. Epeume for 
dinner table: First, Air. C. E. Simpson. Basket of Chrvsan 
themums: First, Rev. J. Yeates ; second, Mr. J. S. Holmes 
Vase of Chrysanthemums, arranged for drawing-room table: 
First, Air. J. S. Holmes ; second, Alessrs. Longster and Son • 
third, Mr. Goodacre. 
Local classes.—18 Chrysanthemums, distinct: First, Mr G 
Whitehead ; second, Mr. J. G. Lawson ; third, Mr. J. W Heilds 
Group of Chrysanthemums: First, Mr. H. Parkison ; second 
Mr. J. W. Heilds ; third, Air. W. F. Crowther. 
The judges for fruit were Mr. R, Mackintosh, York : Mr. 
Taylor, Byrom Hall, Ferrybridge. Vegetables: Mr. V. C 
Davis, York, and Mr. J. P. Leadbetter, Tranby Croft, Hull. 
MANCHESTER. 
November J9th, 20th, and 21st. 
The autumn exhibition was arranged for in the Old Tralford 
ground, and, without doubt, from a decorative point of view, 
this is the most suitable place. Mr. P. Weathers’ battalions ol 
plants never showed to such advantage as they did this year, 
staged in the large annexe, arranged in a seiqientine form on 
each side, with groups at intervals down the centre. The plants 
were arranged chiefly in collections of colour except occasionally, 
when a few darks would be dotted amongst the whites, the whole 
forming a magnificent array of colour. The only detracting 
feature was the intense cold, although half-a-dozen stoves were 
in full work, but were not sufficient to counteract nine or ten 
degrees of frost. 
Plants.— As usual, these were in good form, Air. J. Smith, 
gardener to James Brown, Esq., winning in every class for 
nine large flowering. The plants were large, carrying good-sized 
blooms. Six Japanese were excellent, Viv. Morel being line in 
colour. Six pompons were trained as pyramids, and were effec¬ 
tive. Mr. J. Horrocks, gardener to Jas. Walton, Esq., was 
second for the nine and six pompons ; and Mr. G. Mollov, 
gardener to Thus. Harker, Esq., for the Japanese. 
Cut Blooms.— Twenty-four incurveds, not less than 12 varie 
ties: Air. R. Nisbet, gardener to W. A. Bass, Esq., Burton-on 
Trent, won with a good collection. Twelve incurveds : Mr. C. W. 
Findlow, gardener to A. J. Oakshott, Esq., Birkenhead, won 
with a, good box, F. Hammond and Mme. Ferlat being excellent. 
Thirty-six Japanese, not less than 18 varieties, proved the 
feature of the cut blooms with eight entries, the best coming 
from Mr. A. Chandler, gardener to Arthur James, Esq., Rugby, 
including some very heavy blooms. Eighteen Japanese, noteless 
than nine varieties : Mr. R. Poulton, gardener to E. Long, Esq., 
had the best ; and for 12 Japanese, distinct, Mr. A. Chandler 
was well ahead. 
For 36 miscellaneous Air. C. J. Salter, gardener to Mr. Hey 
wood, had the best, the Anemones and reflexed being good. 
The Manchester Challenge Cup (value £25) and £10 first 
prize only brought one competitor of moderate blooms, which 
was awarded second prize. It is unfortunate that a handsome 
trophy like this should be neglected by the growers. Local 
prize-winners wore Air. Jas. Whitehead, gardener to Tlios. 
Derbyshire, Esq., who won in the two classes for 12 incurveds 
and 12 Japanese. 
Basket of Chrysanthemums: Mr. Jas. Garner won with a 
pleasing yellow. Six vases, six,blooms in each vase: Mr. R. 
Wei lacy, gardener to G. H. Ga'ddum, Esq., won with good, 
bright flowers. Three bouquets: Air. Jas. Garner was"first 
with handsome forms. For the amateur Mr. 0. Robinson was 
to the fore. 
Six pots Roman Hyacinths: Mr. A. R. Jones scored witli a 
fair lot. Eight Chinese Primulas: Mr. J. Horrocks had the 
leading lot. 
Non-Competitive. 
As usual, some very interesting displays were made by the 
trade. Messrs. Clibrain and Sons secured a Gold Medal for a 
large display of Cyclamen of good colour and size. This firm 
also contributed a collection of their highly-coloured Celosias, 
cut Chrysanthemums, etc. 
Messrs. John Waterer and Sons, Bagshot, had an extensive 
collection of evergreens and conifers in the pink of perfection, 
showing wliat can be done in the more favoured districts com¬ 
pared to the dirt-laden district” of Cottonojiolis. 
Messrs. Caldwell had a table of Heaths, Palms, Begonias, etc. 
Messrs. W. Wells and Co., Earlswood, had a nice arrange- 
