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THE HARDENING WORLD 
December S, 1903. 
SOCIETIES. 
DUNDEE CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW. 
November 27th and 28th. 
The annual exhibition of the above society was held, as usual, 
in the Drill Hall, Dundee. The show was in all respects as good 
as ever, and was even better than was expected, being considered 
to have excelled that of last year. The entries were more 
numerous, and several new exhibitors entered the leading classes, 
and were wonderfully successful. The quality was equal to that 
of the former standard, which is saying a good deal in such a 
season as the past has been. The show was formally opened 
by the Hon, Morton G. Stuart, of Kinfauns, Bailie Melville, the 
president, being in the chair. 
Cut Flowers (Open).—The prizes offered for twelve vases of 
Japanese Chrysanthemums in as many varieties, three blooms of 
each, brought only two exhibitors, but they were amongst the 
strongest in Scotland, and acquitted themselves very creditably. 
The Armitstead Gold Medal, as the first prize, was secured by 
Mr. Janies Beisamt, gardener to Mrs. Armitstead, Castle Huntly, 
Longforgan. Some of his finest blooms were Florence Moly- 
neux, Mrs. George Mileham, Mme. Cadbury, Mr. F. S. Vallis, 
Sensation, Mrs. Berkeley, etc. Mr. David Nicoll, gardener to 
J. W. Bell, Esq., R ossie House, Perth, had to be content with a 
second place on this occasion, even after the decision of the 
judges at Edinburgh the previous week ; he, however, ran Mr. 
Beisant very closely with good blooms of F. S. Vallis, Sensa¬ 
tion, George Penford, Mrs. H. Weeks, J. R. Upton, and Mrs. 
G. Mileham. 
For six vases of Japanese Chrysanthemums in as many varie¬ 
ties', the leading award, the Challenge Medal, was secured by 
Mr. James Adam, St. Clements, Forfar, who had fine blooms of 
Nellie Pockett, Miss Elsie Fulton, etc. He was followed by Mr. 
George Ruckbie, Linfield, Broughty Ferry, and by Mr. D. Keil¬ 
lor, gardener to J. Smietcn, Esq., Seabourne. 
For four vases of Japanese incurved, Mr. D. Nicoll again came 
to the front with several finei blooms, including G. Pitcher. He 
was followed by Mr. Win. Dickson, Adderley, Monifieth, and by 
Mr. D. Keillor, in this order. 
Mr. James Beisant secured the Challenge Cup for twenty-four 
blooms of Japanese, and, having won it before, it now becomes 
his property. Mr. D. Nicoll was a good second. Mr. J. H. 
Cumming, gardener to' Lady Stewart, Grantully Castle, Aber- 
feldy, who was the first prize winner last year, had to be con¬ 
tent with the third place. 
The first prize for eighteen Japanese blooms was also secured 
by Mr. J. Beisant, who was followed by Mr. A. Johnston, 
Ramomie, Ladybank. 
Mr. D. K. Meston, The Lodge, Broglity Ferry, secured the 
lead for twelve Japanese blooms, beating Mr. J. H. Cumming, 
who was second, and Mr. J. Adams, third. 
Mr. R. J. Walker, Edradynate, Strathtay, took the lead fox- 
six Japanese blooms, being followed by Mi-. J. Adam, and by 
Mi*. J. S. Summers, Arnhall, Dundee. 
For three vases of Chrysanthemums not disbudded, Mr. J. 
Dick, Heathbank, Barnhill, took the lead, beating Mr. G. Scott. 
Mr. W. Dickson, Adderley, came to the front for single Chry¬ 
santhemums not disbudded. The second and third prizes were 
taken by Mr. J. Beatts, Binrock, and Mr. G. Scott respectively. 
For a vase of Chrysanthemum blooms arranged for effect, Mr. 
George Scott, Seathwood, was an easy first, with a beautiful 
combination of bronzy Chrysanthemums and autumn foliage. 
Mr. D. Iv. Meston was placed third. 
For one vase of incurved Chrysanthemums only, the second 
and third prizes respectively were awarded to Mr. W. Dickson 
and Mr. James Beatts. 
For dress sprays and buttonhole bouquets of Chrysanthemums 
the prizes went to Messrs. J. Adam, J. S. Summers, and G. 
Scott respectively. These bouquets, together with the shower 
sprays and bouquets, proved an attractive feature of the show. 
The leading winner for a shower bouquet of Chrysanthemums 
was Mr. W. M. Reid, Lilybank Road, who was followed by Mr. 
J. Beatts, and Mr. J. Mathers, Abercraig, West Ferry. 
Mr. A. O. Duncan, 270, Perth Road, Dundee, took the leading 
place for a basket of Chrysanthemum blooms, artistically ar¬ 
ranged. Mr. J. Bethel, Westwood Gardens, Newport, was 
second, and Mr. J. Beatts was third. 
Amateurs.—The Challenge Cup was offered for twelve Japanese 
blooms, in not less than six varieties, and the place of honour 
was taken by Mr. J. Higgins, Dovecot Park, Anstruther. In 
the leading class for amateurs the first prize is usually taken 
by Bailie Melville, Douglasbank, Dundee, but on this occasion 
he had to be content with second place. Mr. Wm. Tough, 228, 
Great Western Road, Aberdeen, took the third award. 
For six blooms of Japanese the first prize was secured by Mr. 
A. Guild, Lily Cottage, Carnegie Street, Arbroath. Mr. James 
H. Stevenson, Fairyden, Carnoustie, was second, and Mr. F. 
Smith, 4, Kinnaird Street, Dundee, third. 
The Armitstead Medal for three varieties of Japanese Chrysan¬ 
themums was secured by Mr. J. H. Stevenson, followed by Mr. 
A. Guild. Mr. Stevenson, it may be remarked, appeared at the 
Dundee Show for the first time, coming cut very successfully. 
For one vase of Japanese Chrysanthemums, Mr. Stevenson 
was not to be displaced, and Mr. J. Higgins and Mr. A. Smith 
had to take second and third places respectively. 
For one vase arranged for effect the lead was secured by Mr. 
J. Martin, 223, Hilltown, Dundee, who won the umbrella. Mr. 
A. R. Easton, Muirtown Road, Lochee, was second, and Mr. 
J. Boeclier, Lochee Road, Dundee, came in third. 
For one vase of Chrysanthemums not disbudded the prizes 
were taken by Messrs. J. H. Stevenson, A. Hutcheon, and J. 
Martin respectively. ■* 
For one vase single Chrysanthemums not disbudded the order 
was Messrs. J. Boeclier, J. Martin, and A. Hutcheon. 
The first two of these in the same order won the prizes for 
a basket of Chrysanthemums. 
Plants.—The City of Dundee Corporation vase for a display 
of Chrysanthemums, autumn-tinted foliage, and berries was 
secured by Mr. James Fairweatlier, gardener to Lord Provost 
Barrie, Airlie Park, Broughty Ferry, who had a circular table 
very tastefully arranged. The Chrysanthemums were relieved 
by Palms, Maidenhair Ferns, Poinsettias, etc. He was fol¬ 
lowed by Mr. J. Beatts, whose exhibit was not very far behind 
the first prize-winner’s in his beautiful combination of pot 
plants, autumn-tinted foliage, and grasses. Mr. Wm. Kennedy, 
gardener to ex-Provost Ballingal, Ardarroch, Dundee, was 
third. 
For six Chrysanthemum plants disbudded the prizes were 
taken by Messrs. J. Beatts, G. Scott, and J. S. Summers. 
For six pots of Chrysanthemums not disbudded the prizes 
were taken by Mr. A. Hutcheon, Dundee, Mr. J. Beatts, and 
Mr. D. K. Meston. 
Mr. G. Scott had the best disbudded Chrysanthemums and 
the best two undisbudded, Mr. D. K. Meston the best Pompon 
and single Chrysanthemum; Mr. D. Saunders, Tay Park. 
Broughty Ferry, the best Begonias and Ferns ; Mr. G. Scott 
the best Chinese Primulas, Mr. G. Ruckbie the best table plants, 
and Mr. R. W. Saunders, gardener to J. Leadbeater, Esq., 
Broughty Ferry, the best two and one Palms. 
Mr. George Scott had the best bunches of Grapes, Mr. A. 
tTohnsto.n the best kitchen Apples, Mr. James Fail-weather the 
best dessert Apples, Mr. A. Johnston the best Pears, and Mr. 
J. Kinnear the best collection of eight kinds of vegetables. 
Miscellaneous Exhibits. 
Messrs. Storrie and Storrie, Dundee, had a splendid collection 
of flowering plants. They also had some of their special pre¬ 
parations of bottled liquid prepared from fruits. A new Salvia 
was also very effective. 
Messrs. Laird and Sinclair, Dundee, had a very effective table 
in the centre of the Drill Hall, consisting of floral devices, 
bouquets, etc., in which Tea Roses, Lilies, Violets, and.Orchids 
were largely employed. 
Messrs. Thyne and Paton, Dundee, had an exhibit of fruit 
trees from their new Meric Nurseries. Conifers and Hollies in 
pots and Box trees in the form of standards were all repre¬ 
sented in first-class condition. 
Mr. Robert Grossart, Clarendon Park Nurseries, Dundee, had 
an exhibit of wreaths, crosses, and other devices of the florist. 
Messrs. I). and W. Croll, Dundee, had an exhibit of wreaths, 
Orchids, and fine foliage plants. 
Messrs. J. Maxwell and Son, Dundee, had an exhibit of elec¬ 
tric fittings. 
The Ichthemic Guano Co., Ipswich, had a stand of then- 
specialities. 
Messrs. J. Simpson and Sons, Dundee, had a group of Chry¬ 
santhemums and pot plants from their nurseries. 
Violets and Primroses in Australia. —Our English spring 
flowers display strange partialities. Violets blossom in all the 
States more freely than in England. The size and exquisite 
perfume of a double white Violet growing in the border of a 
little garden in South Australia would rouse the envy of an 
English florist. On the other hand, Primroses have resolutely 
declined to accommodate themselves to their new surroundings. 
The flowers are small, and lack the delicate, dewy fragrance of 
the English bloom. 
