April 30, 1904. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
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George Carling, Esq. (gardener, Mr. W. Bentley), had an 
exhibit of Alocasias and other fine foliage plants. 
F. R. Diokins, Esq. (gardener, Mr. D. J. Ricketts), staged an 
exhibit of Primula obconica. 
Colonel Simpson (gardener, Mr. W. A. Cook) brought up an 
interesting lot of Azaleas, Amaryllis, Hyacinths, Daffodils, and 
three braces of new varieties of Cucumbers. 
Sydney Ellis, Esq. (gardener, Mr. A. Heritage), staged pot 
Roses, Cypripedium, Cineraria stellata, etc. 
A basket of Narcissi was shown by J. J. MacDonald, Esq. 
Mr. A. Barlow exhibited some bright Pansies. 
Mr. C. A. Blogg staged some Cacti and South African plants. 
Mr. E. Kramer, Bandon Hill Nursery, had an exhibit of Pteris 
Childsii and Pyramidal Myosotis. 
Mr. W. Durney, Station Road Nursery, West Croydon, ex¬ 
hibited Cineraria stellata, Pelargoniums, Daffodils, Tulips, and 
Hyacinths. 
Messrs. J. Cheat and Sons, Crawley, Sussex, set up a fine 
exhibit of hardy alpines and flowering shrubs. 
Messrs. J. R. Box and Co., Derby Road, Croydon, set up an 
exhibit of Daffodils, Anemones, and Hyacinths. 
Mr. J. R. Box, West Wickham, had a collection of alpines. 
Messrs. John Peed and- Son, West Norwood, London, also 
brought up a collection of alpines. 
Mr. Thomas Butcher, Croydon and South Norwood, had a 
group of flowering and herbaceous plants. 
Mr. G. W. S. Marshall, Thornton Heath, staged Spireas, 
Daffodils, etc. 
Messrs. R. H. Bath, Limited, Wisbech, exhibited Daffodils, 
Tulips, Anemones, and various, other spring flowers. 
MIDLAND DAFFODIL SHOW. 
April 26th and 27th. 
The sixth annual show of this society took place at the Edg- 
baston Botanical Gardens on Tuesday and Wednesday. Despite 
the late date, the quality of the flowers was well up to the 
average, and some very beautiful new seedlings were exhibited. 
Trade Exhibits. 
Messrs. Barr and Sons staged a very fine lot of flowers, 
amongst which we noted Janet Image, Snow Elf, Loveliness, 
Pharaoh, Cygnet, Athena, Strongbow, Sceptre, and N. odorous 
l'ugulosus maximus. Tulips and Narcissi were also included. 
(Silver Gilt Medal.) 
Messrs. Reamsbottom and Co., Alderborough Nursery, Geas- 
hill, King’s County, Ireland, sent a very fine lot of Anemones. 
(Silver Gilt Medal.) 
Sir Jossyln Gore-Booth, Lissadell, Sligo, Ireland, sent, a re¬ 
presentative collection of Daffodils, including Lady Gore-Booth, 
Burb. The Pet. Tridymus S. A. de Graaf, Lady Arnott, etc. 
(Silver Medal.) 
Messrs. Gunn and Sons, 01 ton, had an artistic arrangement 
of floral decorations, which included Roses, Carnations, also 
rock plants. (Silver Gilt Medal.) 
Mr. J. Kingsmill, Sharrow, Ripon, sent a small collection of 
the rarer Narcissi. Very beautiful were Adjutant, Bianca, 
Valeria, White Queen, Lemon Queen, Bennett Poe, etc. (Award 
of Merit.) 
Miss Currey, Lismore, Ireland, had a very beautiful collec¬ 
tion of Narcissi, and was awarded a Silver Medal. Here we 
noted fine Lucifer, Sequin, Vanessa, Redstar, John Davidson., 
Polestar, and Appleshawensis. 
Messrs. Hewitt and Co. gained a Silver Medal for a most 
tastefully arranged collection of Carnations ; Mine. Therese 
Franco (salmon-pink), Gazelle (white, picoteed with bright pink), 
* Rivalry, Sunbeam (scarlet), Runtz, and Renown. 
ossis. 1 io^o and Robertson, Dublin, had a remarkably fine 
collection of Tulips, the best being, perhaps, Rachel Ruish, 
' an den Temple, and T. ostrowskyana. (Silver Gilt Medal.) 
Messrs. Dicksons, Limited, Chester, had a representative col¬ 
lection of Narcissi, including such things as Albatross, New 
' a,ne (Leedsi), maximus, King Alfred, Mme. Plemp, Apricot, 
Almira, and Hodsock’s Pride. (Silver Gilt Medal.) 
Mr. A. \\ atts, Bronwylfa, St. Asaph, sent a good strain of 
I olyanthuses. (Award of Merit.) 
Messrs. J. R. Pearson and Sons, Lowdham, Notts, staged a 
llp G meritorious collection of Daffodils, such choice varieties 
as Hyacinth, Aurora, Van Waverin’s Giant., Homer, Topaz, 
!t a, ‘y Margaret Boscawen, Mrs. Hillhouse, Cyclops, Resolute, 
norace Florence Pearson, Flambeau, Stone Chat, and Water- 
"ici being particularly noticeable. Several good seedlings 
were also exhibited. (Silver Gilt Medal.) 
An exceedingly well-grown lot of plants of the pretty Blush 
Rambler came from Messrs. Beni. R. Cant and Sons. (Silver 
Medal.) 
Mr. Robert Sydenham, Tenby Street, Birmingham, showed 
line pots of Tulips, also a group, of Narcissi grown: in moss-fibre 
without drainage. Duchess of Westminster, Barrii conspicuus, 
Mme. de Graaf, and Lulworth were very good. A fine lot of 
cut Darwin Tulips was also shown. (Large Silver Medal.) 
Messrs. W. H. Simpson and Sons, Birmingham, received a 
Silver Medal for a large collection of Narcissi, while Mr. J. W. 
Cioss, "Wishecli, obtained a Silver Gilt Medal for a like ex¬ 
hibit. 
A group of Anemones from Messrs. Gilbert and Sons, Dyke, 
Lincolnshire, attracted a great deal of attention. King of 
Scarlets, A. fulgens, and A. Pulsatilla were very fine. (Sriver 
Medal.) 
Mr. J. Walker, Thame, Oxon, showed beautiful vases of N. 
incomparabilis Primrose Phoenix. 
The Midland Spring Gardens received an Award of Merit foi 
an exhibit of Narcissi. 
Not for Competition. 
An excellent group of Cacti and succulents came from Mrs. 
I hompson, Alfred Road, Handsworth. (Silver Medal.) 
1 lie Rev. G. H. Engleheart had a surpassingly beautiful ex¬ 
hibit of seedlings, several of which received Awards of Merit. 
Among a grand lot we singled out Gold Eye, Acme, Fearless, 
Delicate, White Ensign, Aurora, Laureate, Consol, Forge, Top¬ 
sail, Brilliant, and Steadfast. A Gold Medal was worthily 
awarded. 
Competitive Exhibits . 
There were 36 competitors this year, as against 24 last year, 
and the quality of the flowers was in nearly every case ex¬ 
tremely good. 
Tn Class 1, collection of 50 varieties fairly representing the 
three groups (Magni, Medio, and Parvi), the first prize was 
easily won by Mr. E. M. Crossfield, Little Acton, Wrexham. 
Here the flowers were of splendid quality, and several superb 
seedlings were included. Second prize, Mr. A. L. S. Mel¬ 
ville, Branston Hall, Lincoln; third, Messrs. Pope and Sons, 
King’s Norton ; fourth, Mr. F. A. Walton, The Friary, Hands¬ 
worth. 
Class 2.—Twenty-five varieties, same conditions as Class 1, 
hut no bulb to cost more than 10s : First, Mr. IT. B. Young, 
Metheringham, Lincoln ; second, Rev. J. Jacob, Whitewell Rec¬ 
tory, Whitchurch ; third, Mr. J. H. Harthill, Arden Vale, St. 
Bernard's Road, Olton, Birmingham. 
Class 3.—Group of 12 seedlings not in commerce : First, Miss 
V illmott, Great Warley; second, M. van Waveren and Sons, 
Holland. 
Class 4. -Six seedlings, all raised by exhibitor : First, Mrs. 
TL O. Backhouse, Sutton Court, Hereford; second, Miss K. A. 
Spurrell, Norwich;,third, Messrs. Van Waveren. 
Class 5. - Twelve true Trumpet Daffodils: First, J. H. Hart- 
hill ; second, H. B. Young; third, Messrs. Pope and Sons. 
Class 6.—Six Trumpet Daffodils : First, Bev. T. Buncombe, 
Ruabon; second, C. L. Branson, Coleshiil ; third, Rev. J. 
Jacob, Whitchurch. 
Class 7.—Twelve varieties Medio-Coronati: First, A. L. S. 
Melville, Lincoln ; second, A. M. Wilson, Spilsbv ; third, J. H. 
Harthill, Olton. 
Class 8.—Six varieties Medio-coronati: First, Rev. T. Bun¬ 
combe ; second, C. L. Branson ; third, Rev. J. Jacob. 
Class 9.—Six varieties Parvi-coronati : First, H. B. Young; 
second, A. L. S. Melville ; third, F. A. Walton. 
Class 10.—Six varieties N. poeticus : First, A. M. Wilson ; 
second, J. Douglas, Great Bookham ; third, H. B. Young. 
Class 11.—Twelve varieties orange-cupped Daffodils : First, 
F. A. Walton ; second, J. Douglas. 
Class 12.—Six varieties orange-cupped Daffodils : Third 
prize, Rev. T. Buncombe. 
Class 13.—Twelve varieties Daffodils (not more than 10s. per 
dozen). First, R. C. Cartwright, King's Norton. 
Class 14.—Six varieties Daffodils (not more than 10s. dozen) : 
First, J. Sceany, Harbome; second, Mrs. Muston, Edgbaston ; 
third, .H. Smith, King’s Heath. 
Class 15.—Six varieties Daffodils (amateurs’ class): First, 
A. R. Goodwin, Kidderminster ; second, Mrs. Muston ; third, 
S. S. Jones, Prees. 
Class 16.—Twelve varieties Daffodils (not more than 5s. pel 
dozen): First, R. C. Cartwright; second, J. Sceany; third, 
S. S. Jones. 
Class 17.—Nine Tulips : First, R. C. Cartwright; second, 
S. S. Jones. 
