November 28, 1903. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
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meat of cut Chrysanthemums, including Indicum, a very small 
single yellow, Miss Laura Bunyan, Cecil Denyer, Dora Steven¬ 
son, Mrs. M. Shaw, and others. 
Messrs. Dickson, Brown, and Tait had a very pleasing col¬ 
lection of Gourds of varied forms and interesting colours. 
Mr. John Hobson, Altrincham, had a pleasing collection of 
Carnations. 
Mr. Geo. Boyes, Leicester, set up a collection of Carnations. 
The arrangements, as usual, were satisfactorily carried out 
by Mr. P. Weathers and his staff. 
EDINBURGH CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW. 
November I9th, 20th, and 2Iat. 
This show, which is held under the auspioes of the Scottish 
Horticultural Association-, was a great succes-s, the general 
excellence of the exhibits being up to the standard of previous 
years. This was a pleasant surprise to many, after such an 
untoward season. The show was formally opened by Sir Robert 
Cranston, the new Lord Provost. Lady Cranston accompanied 
his lordship, and handed the leading prizes to the successful 
competitors. 
The entries numbered over 800, being slightly raider those 
of last year, the shrinkage being in the fruit classes. In the 
leading class, known as the City of Edinburgh Que-en Victoria 
Memorial Prize, for 20 vases Japanese, 20 varieties, three blooms 
in each, the first prize was -carried off by Mr. David Nicoll, 
gardener to J. W. Bell, Esq., Ro-ssie, Forgandenny, Perthshire, 
with a very fine stand of blooms. Conspicuous amongst them 
were Mrs. F. W. Vallis, Mildred Ware, F. S. Vallis, Paolo 
Radaelli, Lord Ludlow, and Lady Byron. Mr. Thomas Lunt, 
gardener to Captain Graham Stirling, K-eir, Dunblane, came in 
second. Mr. Lunt secured the premier prize at Belfast 
last week, and for four years in succession he secured the Blue 
Ribbon at Edinburgh, but Mr. Niooll’s blooms were well entitled 
to the- first place. Mr. Luiit showed fine blooms of Miss Elsie 
Fulton, Mafeking Hero, Bessie Godfrey, and Mrs. Barkley. 
The third prize was awarded to Mr. J. Beesant, The Gardens, 
Castle Huntly, whose collection included deep, well-coloured 
blooms of Madame Paol-o Radaelli, F. S. V a-llis, and Australie. 
Mr. Martial, The Gardens, Corndean Hall, Winchco-mjbe, Glou¬ 
cester, was fourth, and Mr. R. Kenyon, Tire Gardens, Monk- 
hams, Woodford Green, Essex, who was second in this class 
last year, was fifth. 
The Queen, Alexandra Prize, for 12 vases Japanese, 12 
varieties, three blooms in each, is a new clas-s, and is confined 
to growers within the municipal boundaries of Edinburgh and 
Leith. It was offered for the enoouragement of t-own growers, 
who do not enjoy the pure air and full sunlight of the country. 
There were five candidates for the honours, -and the general 
quality of the blooms was fairly good, although sensibly below 
that of the open classes. Mr. D. Cavanagh, St. Edward’s, 
Murrayfield, a noted Chrysanthemum plant grower, was first 
with a nice lot of blooms. His examples of Madame P. Radaelli 
were deep and well built, and tho-s-e of Miss Elsie Fulton were 
very sweet- Mr. Eraser, Kilravoek, was a strong second, and 
showed good blooms of Mrs. G. Mileham, Emily Towers, and 
Mrs. J. C. Neville. Mr. Wal lie, Lament, Brizlee, Co-linton Road, 
was third, and showed good blooms- of Nellie 1 ’o'ckett, Mrs. 
Mileham, and Chenon de Leche. Mr. R. W. Murray, an 
enthusiastic amateur, and former president of the association, 
was fourth. 
The Scottish Challenge Cup, for 12 vases Japanese, 12 
varieties, three blooms in each vase, is confined to Scottish 
gardeners and amateurs. As usual, there was keen competition 
in this class, there being no fewer than nine competitors. Mr. 
W. Nicholson, The Gardens, Strathallan Castle, Perthshire, was 
first with a fine collection of bl-ooms, among which we noted 
a specially fin-e J. R. Upton, Florence Molyneux, Princess Bran- 
covan, Mafekimg Hero, and Australi-e. Th-e- second prize was 
awarded to Mr. .J. H. Camming, The Gardens, Gra-ntully 
Castle, Aberfeldy, who showed deep, well-coloured blooms of 
Henry Stowe, Mrs. J. Lewis, and Mrs. Barkley. Mr. W. 
Norman, The Gardens, Alloa House, was third, his best, blooms 
being those of Miss E. Fulton and Nellie- Po-ckett. Mr. Lunt, 
although only taking fourth place in this class, showed some 
very good blooms, conspicuous among them being a very fine 
example of Miss F,. Fulton, which was awarded the association’s 
silver medal for the best bloom in the show. 
The incurves w-ere not largely represented, but were of excel¬ 
lent quality, and had many admirers. For two- vases, three 
blooms in each, Mr. Busher, Cathc.art, was first, with fine deep 
blooms of J. Agate; Mr. James Wood, Dunanore Paik, being 
second with good examples of C. H. Curtis. 
For two vases, three blo-oms in each, six distinct varieties, 
the first prize fell to Mr. Janies Martin, Corndean Hall, and 
the second, Mr.. James Hay, The Gardens, Houghton Hall, Car- 
lisle. 
Three vases singles, three varieties : First, Mr. Adam Knight, 
Brayton ; second, Mr. D. Kidd, Carberry, Musselburgh. Three 
vases decoratives, in three varieties: hirst, Mr. J. McGregor, 
Clifton Park, Kelso; second, Mr. Joseph Holmes, Winton 
Castle. 
Chrysanthemum Plants. —These made a strong show, there 
being about 150 plants on exhibition. Best new Chrysan¬ 
themum not in -commerce : The first prize in this class was 
awarded to Mr. R. W. E. Murray, Blackford House, Edinburgh, 
for a sport from Mrs. Barkley, named “Lady Cranston.” This 
is certain to be a popular variety. It is- a broad-petal led, deep 
flower, colour shining white, with just a suggestion of pink in 
the centre. The stock of this new variety has been bought by 
Mr. W. J. Godfrey, Exmouth, Devon, and will doubtless be 
-heard more of. 
For six plants Japanese, distinct, the first prize was awarded 
to Mr. Pullman, gardener to D. Hine, Esq., Hollywood, Edin¬ 
burgh, for splendid specimens of John Shrimpton, Swanley 
Giant, Nellie Pookett, La Triompbame, Souvenir de Petite 
Amie, and Madame de -Savin. Th-e last-named pl-aut was 
awarded the association’s silver medal for the best plant in the 
show. Mr. D. Cavanagh was awarded second with fine, well- 
balanced plants of Vivian Morel, Swanley Giant, Charles Davis, 
Nellie Pockett, and Souvenir de Petite Amie. 
Six Japanese, in 6-in. pots: These made a fine display, and 
demonstrated the utility of this mode of culture for decorative 
purposes. First: Mr. James Fraser, Kilravoek; second, 
Mr. W. G. Michi-e; third, Mr. W. Pullman. For six Pompons, 
in 6-in. pots : First, Mr. W. Pullman and Mr. William Cope¬ 
land, Orwell JjO-dge, Edinburgh; third, Mr. George Chaplin, 
S-t- Leonard’s, Edinburgh. 
Group of Chrysanthemums-, foliage and other flowering plants 
arranged for effect on the floor within a space of 20ft. by 10ft,, 
Chrysanthemums to be the leading feature: First, Mr. D. Jar- 
dine, The Gardens, Ravelston, Murrayfield, whose- group was 
artistically arranged, and showed a perfection of finish lacking 
in the others; second, Mr. P. Hurt, Murrayfield ; third, Mr. 
George Wood, Oswald House, Oswald Road, Edinburgh. 
Miscellaneous Plants.— There -was a good display of these, 
especially in the two classes for winter-flowering Begonias. For 
six pots Gloire de Lorraine there- were eight competitors, and 
judging them was no light task. First, Mr. H. E. Hughes. 
King’s Meadows-, Peebles. For two pink and two- white, the first 
-award was made to Mr. George Chaplin, St. Leonard’s, Edin¬ 
burgh. 
For eight decorative stove or greenhouse plants : First, Mr. 
McMillan, Douglas Castle; second, Mr. Thomas Young, Jed¬ 
burgh ; third, Mr. A. Mackenzie, Trinity, Leith. 
Fruit was a fair show, -considering the season. For a collec¬ 
tion of eight varieties the only competitor was Mr. D. Kidd, 
Carberry Tower, a well-known local competitor. His exhibit 
was well worthy of the first prize. Mr. Kidd was also second 
for four bunches of Grapes, his successful opponent -being Mr. 
John Leslie, Pitcull-en House, Perth. For 18 varieties of Apples 
grown in Sootland the first prize went to Mr. R. G. Sinclair, 
Cong-alton, Dretm. 
Vegetables.- —There was a very fine display of vegetables, 
and the competition was generally keen. For Beetroot alone 
there were 45 entries. Mr. J. Waldie, Dollarbeg, Dollar, was 
again awarded the first prize and the association’s silver medal 
for a collection of 10 distinct kinds. Every item in this exhibit 
was excellent, the Sprouts and Ailsa Craig Onions being par¬ 
ticularly fine. 
The only trade entry was by Messrs. Todd and Co., art florists, 
Shandwick Place, and Hope Street, Edinburgh, but their ex¬ 
hibit was of great merit. The centrepiece was a floral grand¬ 
father's clock, having a groundwork of bronze Chrysanthemums 
representing mahogany woodwork; this was ornamented with 
Alexandra Orchids, Roses, and Violets. The dial was com¬ 
posed of white Chrysanthemums, while the figures were formed 
wit-h white Chrysanthemum petals on Rose leaves. Another 
striking design was a ship’s steering wheel, the ring being 
formed of bronze. Chrysanthemums- and the- spokes of yellow 
Chrysanthemums, the whole -being ornamented with Orchids, 
Roses, Sin ilax, and Asparagus. Very pretty, too, was a broken 
column of white Chrysanthemums, with trails of Roses- and 
Asparagus twining round it. Other designs in the exhibit were 
an easel, a harp, a. cross, a wreath, and a cushion of “ Fairy 
Flowers.” 
Non-Competing Exhibits. 
Messrs. Sutton and Sons, Reading, had a table 20 by 10 ft. on 
which the leading feature was Potatos, nearly all the varieties 
in cultivation being represented- Among the newer sorts is 
