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Iu the class for twelve white ground Picotees the order was 
reversed, Mr. A. It. Brown taking tlie lead, followed by R. C. 
Cartwright, Esq. Other winners for cut flowers were Messrs. 
W. Chamberlain, Anstey Pastures; M. Whittle; H. Yeomans, 
Aylestone; A. Dickson and Sons, and James Wright. 
In the class for twelve fancy Pansies the lead was taken by 1 
Mr. W. Wright, jun. Mr. J. H. Hill had the best six fancy 
Pansies. The best twelve bunches of Violas came from Mr. H. 
Yeomans. 
The fruit classes were well filled, and the quality of the ex¬ 
hibits was of a high order of merit. The premier award for a 
collection of eight, dishes was secured by Mr. J. H. Goodacre, 
gardener to Earl Harrington, Elvaston Castle, Derby. The 
second award was secured by Mr. J. Read, Bretby Park Gardens, 
Chesterfield. 
In another class of similar size from wdiicli a Pineapple was 
excluded, the lead was taken by Mr. J. H. Goodacre once more. 
Mr. W. J. Drake, gardener to Mr. J. Brown, Market Rasen, was 
a good second. 
First prizes were also awarded to Mr. J. H. Goodacre for four 
varieties of Grapes and a Pineapple. 
Mr. J. Brown took the lead for two bunches, of Black Ham¬ 
burgh. For two bunches other than Black Hamburgh the lead 
was taken by Mr. J. H. Goodacre. 
Mr. M. Nisbet took the lead for two bunches of Muscat of 
Alexandria Grapes. For any other white. Grape except that 
named Mr. J. Brown had the best, showing Foster’s seedling. 
The display of vegetables was excellent, and the exhibits of 
Potatos were also noteworthy in this connection, giving the 
judges a good deal of trouble in making their awards. In the 
class for a collection of vegetables (prizes given by Messrs. Sutton 
and Sous) the lead was taken by Mr. E. Beckett, gardener to 
Lord Aldenham, Aldenham House, Elstree. Mr. J. Hudson took 
the second place. The lead was taken by Mr. J. Hudson in the. 
class where the prizes for a collection of vegetables were offered 
by Mr. R. Pringle. He was also the leading winner for the 
special prizes offered by Messrs. Harrison and Sons. 
Special prizes were offered by Mr. R. Sydenham for a collection 
of Sweet Peas, and the leading winner in this instance was Mr. 
W. Chamberlain. 
Miscellaneous . 
Messrs. Dobbie and Co., Rothesay, N.B., had a fine display of 
Cactus Dahlias, Roses, and other flowers. (Gold Medal.) 
Floral decorations sent up by Messrs. Carnall, Leicester, made 
a fine, display. (Gold Medal.) 
A great variety of cut flowers and floral decorations .sent up 
by Messrs. Macrimmon and Fulton, Leicester, also, secured for 
them a Gold Medal. 
Mr. F. Brownskill, Bosworth, secured a, Gold Medal for out 
flowers and various other exhibits. The fine collection of Roses 
shown by Mr. W. F. Bentley, Leicester, was also, awarded a Gold 
Medal. 
Silver Medals for a variety of exhibits were secured by Messrs. 
Harrison and Sons, Leicester; Messrs. Olibran and Son, 
Altrincham; Messrs. W. and J. Brown, Peterborough; Messrs. 
J. Barrow, C. Warner, and J. Wright, all of Leicester. 
Trade Notices. 
A Motor Lawn-mower for Buckingham Palace. 
We understand that Messrs. Ransomes, Sims and Jefferies, 
Limited, Orwell Works, Ipswich, have had the honour of 
supplying a. motor lawn-mower to his Majesty the King for use 
in the gardens of Buckingham Palace. On all hands, we hear 
that his Majesty is resuscitating the gardens of his Royal town 
residence. He is also evidently determined to be up. to. date 
with the best means, of keeping the extensive lawns" in. ex¬ 
cellent trim. 
Messrs. Barr's Daffodils. 
Messrs. Barr and Sons, 11, 12, and 13, King Street, Coveut- 
Garden, are evidently determined to. be abreast of the times 
in the matter of Daffodils, as we note from, their catalogue, 
entitled “ Barr’s Gold Medal Daffodils.” Four pages of this, 
are filled with new varieties which are described and their 
relative qualities indicated by a number of crosses' attached. 
Wei have on several separate occasions seen many of fiber 
varieties and described a. considerable number of them in 
The Gardening World. Wei may stale) however, that Peter 
Bair remains the finest and largest white Trumpet Daffodil 
yet raised. Other splendid Trumpet varieties are Alice 
Knights, Cleopatra, Cygnet, King Alfred, Henri Vilmorin, 
Lord Roberts, Loveliness, Mrs. George H. Barr, Peach, and 
Queen Christina, each of which havei been honoured with four 
or five crosses, which have been given to them by comparison 
in the field when in full bloom. Several others, chiefly be¬ 
longing to the Leieidsii section, havei .received similar numbers 
•of marks, including Agnes Harvey, Maggie May, Salmonetta, 
and White Queien, which are characterised by great beauty, 
size, and delicacy of colour. White Queen has been compared 
to a white Sir Watkin. As the name would seem to indicate 1 , 
Salmonetta has an apricot chalice, passing off into a peach 
hue', this being veiy distinct in the Leedsii section,. A con¬ 
siderable number of first-class varieties are illustrated by 
means of full-page reproductions from photographs, executed 
on thick rolled paper, and needless to, say their qualities and 
special form are brought out to. singular- advantage. 
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. 
Romneya Coulteri. 
To the Editor of The Gardening World. 
, ^ IR ’ 2votes on the above have from time toi time appeared 
in these pages, but a few words to, show how it thrives here, 
in the south-west of Scotland, may not bei out of place. In 
tins country it is generally planted against a, wall, but the 
plants here are growing as bushes about 6 feet from a, wall 
14 feet high, in a border having a southern aspect and well 
projected from east wind's. 
They were planted 3| years ago. from 5in. pots, the plants 
at that time being only from 1ft. toi loin, high. At the 
present, time their measurements rangel from 12ft. to, 16ft. in 
circumference, and from 4ft. to* 6ft. in height, so it will be 
seen that, they have made great progress. The measurements 
of the largest plant are asi follows: Circumference 16ft,, 
average height 6ft., and I notice on the same plant a shoot of 
the present year’s growth springing from the base of the plant 
8ft.. high. These measurements are taken from plants with 
their shoot® slightly tied in, therefore the circumference is 
not so great as it would be if taken from plants growino - 
naturally. & 
I may state that, the plants .are not very severely j>runed; 
m fact, they are treated morel as flowering shrubs than her¬ 
baceous subjects, as I think Romneya Coulteri generally is 
treated. They also receive protection during winter from 
spruce branches placed over them. At the time of writing the 
foremost flowers 'are fully expanded, and as all the 2>lamtsi are 
well furnished with buds they ought toi present a veiy fine 
spectacle for some time to come. A. H. F. 
Culzean, N.B., August 5th, 1904. 
British Gardeners’ Association. 
To the Editor of The Gardening World. 
Sir,—Kindly allow me to remind readers of your paper who 
are interested in the British Gardeners! Association that the 
Committee of Selection cannot proceed further until the sum 
of £250 hasi been seemed to meet, the cost of a central office 
m London, a paid secretary and other expenses, and 500 gar¬ 
deners have joined the association. Of the £250 required, 
about £100 has been subscribed and promised, whilst the 
number of applications for membership, up, to, the present, is 
less than it, should be. Expenses, so far, have been more than 
covered by donations received for the purpose ; we are there¬ 
fore in a position to keep donations towards the £250 and 
entrance fees and annual subscriptions untouched until the, 
association is established on the lines, prescribed by the prosr 
peotua 
Forms of application and copies of 'the prospectus may be 
■obtained from me. Candidates should send copies of their 
testimonials on- a stamped addressed envelope if originals are 
sent. Entrance fees and subscriptions will be returned to can- 
