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THE GARDENING WORLD, 
April 23, 19o4. 
very effectively arranged, of Palms, Viburnums, Azaleas mollis 
x sinensis, Deutzias, Lilac, Genista, and Spiraeas. The whole 
was lightly interspersed with Japanese Maples, which showed 
off the flowering plants to their best advantage. 
Mr. John Russell, Richmond, staged a choice group of 
Clematis, which were greatly admired. 
A demonstration of motor and other lawn mowers and patent 
edge cutting machines took place on the lawns during the after¬ 
noon, provided by Messrs. Ransomes, Sims and Jefferies, Orwell 
Works, Ipswich. 
Mr. A. P. Bruce, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, showed 
various forms of flower displayers. 
An interesting parasitic plant, Latliraea clandestina, growing 
on the roots of Beech ancl Willow, was exhibited from the 
society’s gardens. This plant, consisting of a| dense mass, of 
purplish-coloured flowers, is entirely devoid of leaves, and forms 
quite a novelty to many. 
R.B.S. Awards. 
Gold Medals to : Messrs. R, and G. Cuthbert, Southgate, for 
forced plants and Azaleas ; Messrs. Barr and Sons, King Street, 
Covent Garden, for Daffodils ; Messrs. Stanley Ashton and, Co., 
Southgate, for Orchids; Messrs. Frank Cant- and Co., Col¬ 
chester, for new and rare Roses ; Miss Adamson (gardener, Mr. 
G. Keif), South Villa, Regent’s Park, for stove and greenhouse 
plants. 
Large Silver Gilt Medals to : Messrs. Wm. Paul and Sons, 
Waltham Cross, for new Roses and double-flowering Peaches ; 
Messrs. R. H. Bath, Ltd., Wisbech, for Daffodils. 
Silver Gilt Medals to : Messrs, Wm. Cutbush and Son, 
Highgate, for forced plants; Messrs, Wm. Bull and Sons, 
Chelsea, for Amaryllis ; Messrs. B. R. Cant and Sons, Col¬ 
chester, for choice Roses. 
Large Silver Medal to : Mr. John Russell, Richmond, 
Surrey, for collection of Clematis. 
Silver Medals to : Mr. J. Williams, Oxford Road, Ealing, 
for rural table decorations; The Efficient Lighting and Heating 
Co., Hill Street, Park Road, N.W., for fuel economiser. 
Botanical Certificate to : Messrs, Wm. Cutbush and Son, 
for Calanthe discolor speciosa. 
Floral Certificate to : Messrs. Barr and Sons, for Narcissus 
King Alfred, Peter Barr, and Strongbow. 
Award of Merit to : Mr. Henry Parr, The Gardens, Trent 
Park, New Barnet, for Verbena Sweet-scented F. A. Bevan. 
Certificates of Merit to: Messrs. Weller and Co., • Gre-en- 
hithe, Kent, for improved hoe ;> Messrs. Ransomes, Sims and 
Jefferies, Ipswich, for motor lawn-mowers ; Messrs, Champion 
and Co., City Road, E.C., for Oak and Teak tubs. 
Votes of Thanks to : Mr. A. P. Bruce, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, 
for flower displayers ; The Charteris Protector Co., for seed pro¬ 
tector ; Messrs. Barton and Sons, for garden fence spikes. 
MANCHESTER ROYAL BOTANICAL AND 
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
April I4th and I5th. 
This spring fixture was held in the Town Hall, in which 
Orchids predominated. There being no competitive classes 
the following awards were made : — 
Gold Medals. —Messrs. Charlesworth and Co., Bradford, 
staged a strong array of Orchids, in which the following were 
included : Miltonia bleuana grandifiora, Phaius Norman aureus, 
Odontoglossum crispo-harry an urn, O. excellens, Laeliocattleya 
Myra, Lc. Mercia, Lc. highburyensis, Cattleya! Enid gigantea, 
Trichopilia suavis, etc. 
A. Warburton, Esq., Haslingdon, had a pleasing lot, includ¬ 
ing the rare Odontoglossum ardentissimum, O. Queen Alexan¬ 
dra, etc. 
E. Ashworth, Esq., Harefield Hall, staged a fine selection of 
Dendrobiums, including D. splendidissimum, I). Cybele, D. 
schneiderianum, D. Nobile Fleatliii, D. N. Amesiae, etc. 
Messrs. Clibran, Altrincham, had an imposing display of 
Cinerarias, comprising some 200 plants of the stellata and large 
flowering section of a good strain. Primulas, Alpines, 
Veronicas, were also staged. 
Silver Gilt Medal. —Messrs. Cypher, Cheltenham, had a 
strong display, including good types of Sophronitis grandifiora, 
.freely flowered, Brassavola digbyana, Cypripedium caudatum, 
C. Maudiae, Miltonia bleuana, M. Rozelii, Cattleya calumata, 
C. Schroderae, etc. 
Silver Medals. —John Cowan and Co, Liverpool, contri¬ 
buted a telling display, in which < Hlnntoglossum crispum, 0. 
vexillarium, Oncidium concolor, Cattleya Mendellii showed to 
advantage. 
Samuel Allen, Esq-, Sale, staged Orchids, having good Dendro- 
bium Nobile, Mr. John Alker, jun., in fine form, Cypripedium 
marmorophyllum, etc. 
John Hobson, Esq., Altrincham, had a telling lot of Odonto¬ 
glossum triumphans, O. Crispum, Cypripedium villosuni, etc. 
W. Duckworth, Esq., showed good Dendrobiums, Cattleyas, 
Cymbidium lowianum, etc. 
Messrs. Dickson, Brown, and Tait, Manchester, had a fine bank 
of Lily of the Valley, Narcissus in variety, and Anemone multi- 
petala and fulgens. 
E. Rogerson, Esq., Didsbury, staged pleasing forms of Cypri- 
pediums, Dendrobiums, Odontoglossums, etc. 
Award of Merit.— -Stanley Ashton and Co., Southgate, for 
Cattleyas, Dendrobiums, Odontoglossums, etc. ; Messrs. Hugh. 
Low, and Co., Enfield, for Cattleya Mozart, C. Louis Chaton, 
Cymbidiums, etc. ; Messrs. Hewitt and Co., Birmingham, for a 
charming collection of well-grown cut Carnations; Hubert 
Arthur, Esq., Blackburn, for Cymbidium lowianum ; Henry 
Brownhill, Esq., Sale, for well-grown Primula obconica, P. 
grandifiora, and P. Forbesii; Mr. Upjohn, for Primulas, Con- 
.vallaria, Orchids, etc. ; James Broome, Esq., Llandudno, spring 
flowers grown in his garden in North Wales. 
LA FLORALIE AT DUBLIN. 
April 4lh. 
Some time ago we mentioned that Lady Ardilaun convened a 
meeting and suggested a fete in aid of the finances of the Royal 
Horticultural Society of Ireland. A grand floral feta was 
accordingly organised under the auspices of tlia society, and 
opened on th© above date in the Royal University Buildings. 
The idea was a. happy one, and the brilliant result will vindicate 
the work of its organisers.' The show was not at all favoured m 
the matter of sunshine, but the rooms of the University Build- 
-ines were rendered gorgeous by the banks of Daffodils, 
Hyacinths, Primulas, Azaleas, Cinerarias, and other spring 
flowers with which they were filled. Flowers were served forth 
to buyers by ladies in four stalls, representing the four provinces 
of Ireland- . 
Prizes were offered for flowers, fruit, and vegetables m fortv- 
four classes, besides, which there were competitions for decorated 
motor-cars. Amongst the competitors in the floral department 
one of the! most successful was Mrs. Goodbody, Obelisk Park. 
Other successful exhibitors were R. W. Booth, Esq., J.P., A. H. 
Pirn, Esq., Ernest Bewley, Esq., John Millar, Esq., Mrs. Meade 
Coffey, Lord Ashtown, Lord Plunkett, C. M. Doyne, Esq., E. 
Doilier, Esq., Miss Pirn, Miss R. Wrench, etc. 
John Millar, Esq. (gardener, Mr. Philip Geoghegan), Baggot- 
rath House, secured the Challenge Cup for nine pot Roses. He 
was followed by Mrs. Goodbody (gardener, Mr. Sam Davis). 
For table of foliage or flowering plants the first prize was 
secured by Mrs. Goodbody. J. E. Jameson, Esq. (gardener, 
Mr. Albert Langley), Seamount, took the second prize, and 
David Drimmie, Esq. (gardener, Mr. Byrne), came in third. 
Mrs. Goodbody also- took the leading awards for exotic Ferns, 
Azaleas, table plants, Freesias, Spiraeas, Tulips (single and 
double), Hyacinths, and had several other prizes. 
The first prize for a collection of fifty varieties of Daffodils was 
secured by C. M. Doyne, Esq. (gardener, Mr. J. Mitchell), 
Wells, Gorey. He also had the best collection of thirty varieties 
and the best twelve single varieties of Narcissus. 
In another class for twelve bunches of Narcissi Lord Ashtown 
(gardener, Mr. A. Porter) took the leading place. 
' C. M. Doyne, Esq., again came to the front for twelve bunches 
of double Daffodils. He also took the lead for twelve distinct 
Daffodils in another class. 
The Challenge Cup and money prize for twenty-four blooms of 
Roses were secured by Ernest Bewley, Esq. (gardener, Mr. A. H. 
Palmer), 5, Cowper Road. 
E. Dollier, Esq. (gardener, Mr. J. Rosemone), had the best 
twelve blooms of Mareclial Niei Roses. 
R. W. Booth, Esq. (gardener, Mr. H. Fahey), had the best 
twenty-four blooms of Tulips. 
Lord Plunkett (gardener, Mr. W. Webster) had the best twelve 
bunches.of hardy flowers grown in the open. 
There were several other very interesting classes, including 
flowers, fruit, and vegetables. 
Miscellaneous Exhibits. 
Messrs. Alexander Dickson and Sons, Newtownards, exhibited 
a splendid collection of Roses, Daffodils, and Tulips. 
Messrs. Hogg and Robertson, Dublin, exhibited a beautiful 
bank of Daffodils, Tulips, and other spring flowering subjects 
from their bulb farm at Rush. (Silver Medal.) 
