TtiE GARDEN 7 NO WORLD. November 28, 1903. 
their latest seedling, “ Sutton’s Discovery,” from which some 
phenomenal crops have been grown this season. They also 
showed several of their choice vanities of vegetables, including 
Alisa Craig Onion, Carrots, Turnips, etc. The stand is taste¬ 
fully decorated with flowering plants of Cyclamen, Begonias, 
Primulas, Palms, etc. 
Messrs. Jas. Grieve and Sons, Radbraes Nursery, Edinburgh, 
had a very interesting table, the leading feature of which was 
vases of decorative Chrysanthemums, interspersed with Begonia 
Gloire de Lorraine and Ferns. Conspicuous' among the 
Chrysanthemums were Niveus, Redbraes yellow, bronze Soleil 
d’Octobre, Modesto, Lord Brooke, and Vivian Morel. There 
were also very fine blooms of Edith Pagram, a beautiful deep 
pink single, and Earlswood Beauty, a very good late white 
single. This table, which was very artistically arranged, had 
a groundwork of small Ferns. 
Mr. John Forbes, Buccleuch Nurseries, Hawick, had a very 
interesting collection of stove and greenhouse plants. Promi¬ 
nent in this collection were some of the newer tuberous-rooted 
winter flowering Begonias, among which we noted Ideala, a 
rosy carmine, Julius, a large and flowered rose pink variety, 
Mrs. Heal, another good pink. The older varieties, such as 
Gloire de Lorraine, Caledonia, and Turnford Hall, were also 
strongly represented. One of the most striking subjects in the 
group was the too little known winter flowering lemon-coloured 
Calceolaria Burbidgei. Other interesting features of this ex- 
liabit were a collection of winter-flowering Carnations, Ficus 
Parcelli, and well-berried plants of Skimmia oblata Foreniani, 
as well as a. nice lot of Crotons and Dracaenas. 
Messrs. George Bunyard and Co., Maidstone, Kent, showed 
80 varieties of Apples and Pears, most of which were fine 
examples, showing a brightness of colour that excited the envy 
of the northern growers. Noteworthy among the Apples were 
such varieties as Gascoyne’s Scarlet Seedling, Calville Rouge, 
Peasgood’s Nonsuch, Annie Elizabeth, Gloria Mundi, Sandring¬ 
ham, and Baumann’si Reinette. 
Messrs. Ambrose and Son, Cheshunt, Herts., showed several 
bunches of their new grape “Melton Constable Seedling,” 
which is the result of a cross between Lady Hastings and Gros 
Colmar, and was raised by Mr. Shingler, gardener to Lord 
Hastings. In appearance it resembles the latter parent, but it 
is claimed for it that it has better flesh and flavour. Messrs. 
Ambrose also showed Lilies, Roses, and Carnations. 
Messrs, W. Wells and Co., Earlswood Nurseries, Redhill, 
Surrey, had a large table of Chrysanthemums. Among the 
Japanese varieties we noted Dora Stevens, a beautiful rosy 
cerise ; W. A. Etherington, which was granted a special award ; 
Donald McLeod and J. H. Doyle, a terra-cotta variety, which 
was awarded a Gold Medal at Melbourne by the Royal Horti¬ 
cultural Society of Victoria last April. This Arm showed two 
new incurved varieties, both of which received special awards. 
The first, Mrs. Frank Hannaford, is a deep yellow, and the 
other, Mrs. Barnard Hankey, is a mahogany bronze of great 
merit, Nivette was a newer white early decorative variety, 
very floriferous. Among singles we noted Earlswood Beauty, 
a good late white; Earlswood Glory, and Lady Margaret 
Douglas. Another new golden yellow single of great merit is 
Kitty Bourne. 
Mr. John Downie, Beech Hill Nurseries, Edinburgh, had an 
effective table of winter flowering Begonias. The groundwork 
was of Gloire de Lorraine and Turnford Hall, and was inter¬ 
spersed with some of the newer varieties, including Winter 
Cheer, a large-flowered carmine, and John Heal, a rosy pink. 
The Ichthemic Guano Co. occupied their usual position, at 
this show with a bold and striking exhibit. Illustrating the 
value of their guano, they had on exhibition, a collection of well 
grown, healthy specimens of Palms, Ferns, Dracaenas, Chry¬ 
santhemums, etc. The stand was in charge of Mr. Douglas 
Fleming, the company’s Scotch representative. 
M essrs. R. B. Laird and Sons, Ltd., Pinkhill Nurseries, Edin¬ 
burgh, had, as usual, a very artistic exhibit on the floor of the 
hall. At one end was a rockwork planted with winter-flowering 
Begonias, Palms, Phormium tena.x var., etc., and surmounted 
with a nice plant of Caryota urens; this was balanced at the 
other end of tiie design by a. magnificent specimen (20 ft. spread) 
of Phoenix rupicola mounted on a pedestal. The base was laid 
with gravel, and was dotted over with varieties of Ericas, etc. 
On the arm of a virgin cork garden seat, which a lady had just 
vacated, was her hat, trimmed with Orchids, etc., while in front 
lay her sunshade of Asparagus and Orchids. 
Mr. Wm. Davie, seed Potato grower, Haddington, showed 
60 varieties of Potatos. 
Messrs. Laing and Mather, Kelso, showed their strain of the 
Lyon Leek. 
Mr. W. J. Godfrey, Exmouth, Devon, had a large stand of 
Chrysanthemums and zonal Pelargoniums. Among the former 
we noted Wilfred H. Godfrey, a last season’s novelty, a bright, 
rich crimson with a golden reverse ; Glory of Devon, also a 
1902 novelty, an amber yellow flushed at base with rosy bronze ; 
also Mrs. John Balfour, a seedling from Madame Carnot, a 
creamy white, shaded straw yellow ; Mrs. C. M. Paige, an Aus¬ 
tralian novelty, an incurving Jap., creamy white, shaded rose- 
pink ; George W. Matthew, a new incurved variety, it is a soft 
amber-yellow with a base of cinnamon-red. Among the newer 
decoratives we noted Happiness, a mid-season variety, soft 
canary-yellow, with a rosy-carmine base; Scarlet Prince, a 
telling bright orange-scarlet; Golden Prince, a rich golden- 
yellow. 
One of the most instructive exhibits was that from Mr. Jas. 
Whytoek, gardener to his Grace the Duke of Buccleuch at 
Dalkeith Palace. It consisted of a table of fruit on which were 
151 varieties of Apples and Pears, six varieties of Grapes, and 
two varieties of Pineapples. The Apples and Pears were mostly 
well-known varieties, as Mr. Whytoek wished to impress culti¬ 
vators with the fact that, whilst the introduction of meritorious 
novelties should be encouraged, many of the older varieties will 
take a lot of beating. Mr. \Vhytock was awarded a Gold Medal 
for his exhibit. 
Special Awards. 
Messrs. R. B. Laird and Sops, Edinburgh, for an artistic 
group of miscellaneous plants. (Silver Medal.) 
Mr. W. J. Godfrey, Exnnouth, Devon, for a group of Chry¬ 
santhemums and exhibits generally. (Silver Medal.) 
Messrs. Wells and Co., Earlswood Nurseries, Redhill, for 
exhibit of Chrysanthemums. (Silver Medal.) 
Messrs. Sutton and Sons, Reading, for 65 varieties Potatos, 
Beet, Carrots, etc. (Gold Medal.) 
Messrs. Ambrose and Sons, Cheshunt, for Grapes, Roses, and 
Carnations. (Certificate.) 
Mr. M. Cuthbertson, Rothesay, for Chrysanthemums, etc. 
(Certificate.) 
Mr. J. Downie, Edinburgh, for Begonias. (Certificate.) 
Mr. John Forbes, Hawick, for a miscellaneous exhibit. (Cer¬ 
tificate.) 
Messrs. G. Boyes and Co., Aylestone, for Carnations. (Cer¬ 
tificate. ) 
Messrs. Jas. Greene and Sons, Edinburgh, for Chrysanthe¬ 
mums. (Certificate.) 
Mr. Michael Cuthbertson, of Rothesay, exhibits 30 tubes of 
herbaceous plants, a remarkable collection for the time of the 
year. Included were fine specimens of hardy Gladiolus Ne Plus 
Ultra, Asters, four varieties of Centranthus, and Achillea 
Millefolium roseum. Heliohrysum angustifolium, an uncom¬ 
mon herbaceous variety with small yellow flowers, was well 
shown. Besides herbaceous, Mr. Cuthbertson exhibits 60 
bunches of the leading early and late decorative Chrysanthe¬ 
mums, including the best up to date varieties. 
The Scottish Horticultural Association have reason to be 
satisfied with, the results of their great autumn show, for at the 
end of the third day the total drawings amounted to £1,069 
HULL. 
November I8th and I9(h. 
The 20th exhibition of the Hull and East Riding Chrysanthe¬ 
mum Society was held in the Artillery Barracks, and was in 
every way, with the exception of open classes for cut blooms, a 
decided improvement on last season’s exhibitions. 
Now that vasiei classes arei so largely introduced by the Hull 
society exhibitors from any distance will find great difficulty 
in transit; this is undoubtedly .the cause of their absence to¬ 
gether with the unfortunate clashing of the York show. 
The groups this season were very meritorious and justly claim 
that reputation of novelty and excellence which this society' 
introduces each year. 
A magnificent and artistic arrangement of miscellaneous 
plants was tastefully put up by Mr. H. B. Witty, Superin¬ 
tendent of the City Parks, etc. 
The C'hrys an them tuns were of excellent quality and combina¬ 
tion of colour, all that could be desired. This group formed one 
of the chief centres of attraction for its floral display'; it was 
indeed an exhibit which the Corporation of the City ought to feel 
proud of. 
Mr. G. Cottam, Alma Gardens, Cottingham, was awarded the 
premier position for a group of plants arranged for effect. This 
group, although possessing some pretty decorative varieties of 
Chrysanthemums, lacked that standard of excellence in bloom. 
The group was most artistically and tastefully arranged, clearly 
proving the abilities of those who arranged it. 
