August 6, 1904. 
THE GARDENING WORLD . 
639 
For twelve fancy Carnations (self and yellow ground Picotees 
excluded) the first award was taken by Martini It. Smith, Esq. ; 
Messrs. Phillips and Taylor were second ; Messrs. Blackmore 
and Langdon, third ; E. J. Wootten, Esq., fourth ; and Hayward 
Mathias, Esq., fifth. Jaimes Fairlie, Esq., had the best six 
fancy Carnations. 
In the class for twelve self blooms the prizes were taken by 
Messrs. Phillips and Taylor, Martin R. Smith, Esq., Messrs. 
Blackmore and Langdon, Hayward Mathias, Esq., E. J. 
Wootten, Esq., in this order of merit. J. J. Keen, Esq., had 
the best six seifs. 
In the classes for single blooms J. J. Keen, Esq., had the best 
scarlet bizarre, and J. Fairlie the best crimson bizarre, scarlet 
flake, and purple flake. 
For a heavy-edged red Picotee J. J. Keen, Esq., took the lead ; 
purplo-edged, J. J. Fairlie, Esq. ; rose-edged, Messrs. Pember¬ 
ton and Son ; the latter also had the best scarlet, edge. 
For light-edged red Picotee Messrs. Pemberton and Son 
were first; purple-edged, E. H. Buckland, Esq., Winchester; 
rosy scarlet, Hayward Mathias. 
For a heavy-edged yellow ground E. J. Wootten, Esq., took 
the lead ; light-edged, Messrs. Blackmore and Langdon. For 
any self coloured' Messrs. Pemberton and Son were first. 
Martin R. Smith, Esq., had the best yellow ground fancy, and 
J. J. Keen, Esq., the best white ground fancy. 
The premier bizarre Carnation was the Robert Houlgrave, 
shown by J. J. Keen, Esq. The premier flake was Gordon 
Lewis, shown by J. Fairlie, Esq. Much the Miller was the best 
self, shown by Messrs. Pemberton and Son. The best fancy 
Carnation was King Solomon, shown by Martin R. Smith, Esq. 
The premier white ground Picotee was Lady Louisai, shown 
by Messrs. Pemberton and Son. The best yellow ground was 
shown by Martin R. Smith, Esq. 
A First-class Certificate' was awarded to Orion, white ground 
fancy, and a like award for the yellow self Mrs. H. V. Charring- 
ton, both shown by Messrs. Phillips and Taylor. 
A considerable number of classes were' set apart for the exhibi¬ 
tion of undressed or bolder flowers, including Carnations and 
Picotees. 
Society & Association Notes. 
Royal Horticultural Society. —At the general meeting of 
the Fellows of the society, held during the afternoon, Mr. J. 
Gurney Fowler occupied the chair, and congratulated the 
Fellows present on taking possession of so splendid a hall anil 
offices in memory of the centenary of the society. A paper 
was read by Mr. John Bidgood on “Orchid Varieties and 
Hybrids,” illustrated with a magnificent series of nearly one 
hundred lantern slides, coloured from nature, representing 
both the parent varieties 1 and the hybrid offsi>ring. One hundred 
and twenty candidates were elected Fellows of the society. 
These included the Duke and Duchess of Portland, the Countess 
of Gosforth, the Countess Russell, the Dowager Duchess of 
Sutherland, the Viscount Baring, Lady Knightley of Fawsley, 
Sir Samuel Montagu, Bart., Lady Collins, Lady Corbet., Lady 
Dunglass, Sir W. B. Forwood, Vice-Admiral Sir George Nares, 
Sir Condy Stephen, the Hon. Mrs. Elliot, Mr. Alfred Ashworth, 
and Mrs. Reginald H. Oholmondeley. The next show and 
meeting of the society will be held in the new hall on Tuesday, 
August 9th, when a medal will be specially offered for a collec¬ 
tion of Cactaceous plants. 
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Dutch Horticultural and Botanical Society. —At the 
Floral Committee meeting of May 18th a first-class Certificate 
was awarded to cottage Tulip, the Fawn, as a not sufficiently 
known plant, from Messrs. Roes and Goemans, at Vogelenzang— 
long egg-shaped flower, a rosy fawn and turning to blush-rose, 
flushed white. Certificates of Merit were awarded to Malva 
capensis as a not sufficiently known plant, from Messrs. Joh. 
van der Berg and Son, at Amsterdam—flowers pink, for the cold 
greenhouse ; to Cattleya Mossiae Angelus as a rare variety, from 
Mr. J. G. Ballego, at Leiden—flowers nearly white, with soft 
lilac; to winter-flowering Stock Empress Elisabeth, from 
Messrs, van Namen Brothers, at Zwijndreclit—flowers carmine 
rose, a very fine cut flower ; to cottage Tulip Inglescombe 
scarlet—flowers deep scarlet, with black eye ; and to cottage 
tulip Moonlight—flowers sulphur, from Messrs. Roes and 
Goemans, at Vogelenzang ; and to cottage Tulip Golden Goblet 
as a new imported plant, from Mr. P. W. Voet, at Overveen, 
Rear Haarlem. Botanical Certificate to Arenaria purpurascens 
as a not sufficiently known plant—flowers rose, a fine creeper ; 
an o Haberlearhodopensis, as a not sufficiently known plant— 
uowers lilac, both from Mr. H. D. Willink van Collen, at 
Menkelen. A Silver-gilt Medal went to a collection of cut 
flowers of Rhododendron arboreum hybridum in twenty-five 
varieties, from Mr. C. Frets, at Boskoop. A Silver Medal was 
accorded to a collection as above from Messrs. G. van Noordt 
and Sons, at Boskoop. An honourable mention went to' a 
collection of cottage Tulips from Messrs. Roes and Goemans ,at 
Vogelenzang. 
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Sandringham Flower Show. —The annual flower show was 
held in Sandringham Park on the 27th ult. The morning was 
wet, but it turned out fine during the afternoon, and thousands 
of visitors came to see the show, which was under the patronage 
of the King and Queen. Prizes for cottagers and gardens were 
also given by them. The Royal grounds and stables were 
thrown open to the visitors. 
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Exhibition of Wild Flowers at Swanmore. —In connection 
with the Bishop’s Waltham Horticultural Society, an exhibi¬ 
tion of wild flowers by the children of the parish was held in 
the Swanmore Schools the other week. The children attended 
during the morning to arrange their exhibits, which did them 
much credit. During the afternoon the exhibition was fairly 
well attended by parishioners and others. At the close of the 
exhibition the prizes were distributed to the winners, and in the 
lecture by Mr. Molyneux he complimented the exhibitors on 
their performances. 
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Ditchling Gooseberry Show. —The eighty-second Gooseberry 
and Currant show at Ditchling, Sussex, was held, by permis¬ 
sion of J. A. Dumbrell, Esq., in a field uear the town. The 
famous copper kettle of Ditchling, for the best- pint of rough 
red Gooseberries, was won by Mr. J. Turner. The champion 
Gooseberry grower was Mr. P. Bish, who had the heaviest 12 
specimens of any one colour, which happened to be red on this 
occasion. Miss Dumbrell had the best white Gooseberries. Mr. 
J. Turner led the way for green Gooseberries. A peculiar 
arrangement of this show is that all exhibits, unless marked 
“ not for sale,” are sold for the benefit of the funds. The cot¬ 
tagers’ exhibits are purchased by the committee, and re-sold 
for the benefit of the fi nds. Presentations in this case con- 
sisted of Gooseberries by five of the exhibitors, Gooseberries 
and Currants by another, Red Currants by one, Apples, Beans, 
Rotates, Lettuce, Marrows, and flowers by ethers. Groups of 
plants were lent by Mr. G. Wood and Mr. G. Maysten. Credit¬ 
able water-colour paintings were lent by Master Guy Edwards, 
aged 13. 
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Scottish Horticultural Association’s Outing. —On the in¬ 
vitation of Messrs. Dicksons and Co., the members of the associa¬ 
tion to the number of about eighty paid a visit to this firm s 
nurseries at Graigmillar, Edinburgh, on the afternoon of Satur¬ 
day, 30th ult. Mr. W. H. Massie, one of the partners of the 
firm, met the company at the main entrance to the nurseries, and 
led it through the various departments—a no easy task when it 
is explained that the extent of these nurseries is 100 acres. 
Everyone expressed himself delighted with the general condition 
of tine nurseries, health, and cleanliness characterising' the whole. 
There was much to attract and interest, but the Roses earned 
the palm in this respect, many of those) present returning to 
have a second look at them before leaving. At the. close of the 
inspection the whole company was photographed, and thereafter 
Mrs Massie and the Misses Massie entertained the company to 
tea. On the motion of Mr. J. W. McHattie, president of the 
association, three ringing cheers were given for Mr. Massie, and a 
like compliment was paid to Mrs. and the Misses Massie. 
Monthly meeting : The monthly meeting of the association was 
held in Dowell’s'Rooms, 18, George Srieet, Edinburgh, on Tues¬ 
day, 2nd inst. In the absence of the president, Mr. R. v\. L. 
Murray, one of the vice-presidents, occupied the chair. I here 
was a good attendance of members. According to .syllabus Mr. 
Peter Ban-, V.M.H., London, should have delivered a lecture 
on his travels in Egypt, Palestine, and Greece, but to suit Mr. 
Barr’s convenience the lecturer for September and he changed 
places, and Mr. ffm. Smith, The Gardens, Oxenford Castle, 
Dalkeith, read his paper on “Stone Fruits on V alls. Mr. 
Smith dealt in turn with the culture of Peaohes, Nectarines, 
Apricots, Plums, and Cherries in a thoroughly practical way. 
Dealing with Cherries, Mr. Smith remarked that the best results 
had been obtained on a limestone bottom m a good loam. The 
papei was freelv but favourably criticised, and Mr. Smith at the 
close was awarded a hearty vote of thanks for his ab e paper 
The exhibits on Hie table included : From Messrs Dobbie and 
Co., Rothesay, a collection of seedling Pansies and \ iolas, and a 
general collation of hardy flowers, also a va<e of Giiysanthe- 
mum maximum Princess Henry, winch was awarded a First- 
