THE GARDENING WORLD, 
673 
August 20, 1904. 
SOCIETIES. 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL OF IRELAND. 
August 10th. 
The garden fete held under the auspices of the Royal Horti 
cultural Society of Ireland took place at St. Ann’s, Clontarf, the 
estate of Lord Ardilaun. As we mentioned some time ago, this 
fete was organised, at the suggestion of Lady Ardilaun, to help 
the finances of the society. Everything passed off splendidly, 
and the fete would appear to have been a brilliant sirccess. 
The exhibits were excellent in every way, and the charms of 
the flowers were greatly heightened by their excellent arrange¬ 
ment. The placing of the exhibits was carried out by Messrs. 
F. W. Moore, Robertson, Rose, and Henderson, mider the 
direction of Mr. Walter Keating, jun., who had the chief 
share of responsibility. Some rain fell, but that did not pre¬ 
vent a very large and fashionable assemblage of people. The 
schedule included 63 classes, amongst which very conspicuous 
were those for Roses, Carnations, Tuberous Begonias, Gladioli, 
Dahlias, and Pelargoniums. Fruit and vegetables were also 
conspicuous and effective features of the show. 
The Cup offered by Lady Ardilaun for the best 24 distinct 
varieties of Roses was secured by Mr. Charles Douglas, The 
Villa, Rathmolyon, co. Meath. 
The Challenge Cup offered by Messrs. West and Son for the 
best exhibit of Teas and Noisettes was secured by Mr. Edmund 
D’Olier, Rnockglin, Bray. 
In the Dahlia classes Mr. C. M. Doyne, Wells, Gorey, secured 
the Challenge Cup offered by Lord Ardilaun for the best 24 
distinct varieties of Dahlias. He also secured the Challenge 
Cup for Dahlias offered by Mr. Win. Watson, of Clontarf. 
The Challenge Cup offered by Messrs. Richard Hart-land 
and Sons for 36 double Tuberous Begonias was secured by Dr. 
Osborne, Lindville, Ballintemple. 
Some interest was created by a new Malmaison Carnation 
named Sir Horace Plunkett, which was raised by Mr. Charles 
Tyler, St. Bernard’s, Carrickmines, and which was considered 
by the judges as a very superior variety, and worthy of ex¬ 
tended cultivation. 
MIDLAND CARNATION AND PICOTEE. 
August 4th and 5th. 
The annual show of the above society was held in the Botanic 
Gardens, Edgbaston, Birmingham, and, taken all round, was 
a very good show. It was a week or so late, perhaps, for some 
of the earlier sections, but others were in fine form, and keen 
competition took place in many of the classes. There was a 
large attendance of exhibitors and visitors, so that altogether 
the prospects of the society were good. The arrangements were 
admirably carried out by Mr. T. Humphreys, the curator. 
Seven prizes were offered for self Carnations, and the lead¬ 
ing award was secured by R. C. Cartwright,- Esq. (gardener, 
Mr. Rudd), who had good blooms of Carabas, Enchantress, 
Mrs. Guy Sebright, Germania, Ensign, Her Grace, Comet, and 
others ; he was followed by Mr. A. R. Brown (Handsworth), 
and Mr. C. H. Herbert (Acocks Green), both of whom had some 
very good flowers. 
For six self Carnations the lead was taken by Mr. W. H. 
Parton, King's Heath, who had fine blooms of W. H. Parton, 
Mrs. E. Hambro, Germania, etc. ; the second award went to 
the Rev. G. A. Gottwaltz (Droitwich), and the third went to 
Mr. W. H. Twist (Yardley). 
In the class for 12 yellow ground Picotees the lead was taken 
by Mr. A. W. Jones, Stechford, Birmingham. He had some 
handsome blooms of Gertrude, Countess Verulam, Lady St. 
Oswald, and Lord Napier. Mr. C. F. Thurston (Wolverhamp¬ 
ton) took the second place, and Mr. C. H. Herbert came in 
third. 
For six yellow ground Picotees the premier award was secured 
by Mr. W. H. Twist, who had handsome blooms of Daniel 
Defoe, Lady St. Oswald, and Alcinous; he was followed by 
Mr. W. IT. Parton and Mr. J. Mitchell, Walsall. 
Twelve fancy Carnations, distinct, brought some veiy fine 
blooms, and the first prize was secured by R. C. Cartwright, 
Esq., with beautiful blooms of Argosy, Hidalgo, Ivo Sebright, 
Voltaire, Queen Bess, etc. The remaining prizes were taken 
by Mr. A. W. Jones and Mr. A. R. Brown, in this order. 
Splendid blooms were also exhibited in the class for 12 white 
ground Picotees. The first prize was carried off by Mr. F. W. 
Goodfellow (Walsall), followed by Messrs. W. Pemberton and 
Son (Walsall). 
In the class for six blooms of white ground Picotees the 
leading award was secui-ed by Mr. J. Edwards, Manchester. 
For 12 distinct flaked and bizaiTe Caimations Messrs. W. 
Pemberton and Son came to the front, showing beautifully 
marked blooms of Robei’t Lord, Sportsman, Robert Houlgrave, 
George Rudd, etc. ; they were followed by Mr. C. H. Herbert 
and Mi - . C. F. Thui - ston, in this order. 
In the class for six flakes and bizarres Mr. J. Edwards took 
the lead, and was followed by Mr. E. C. Rossiter, Langley 
Green 
The classes for single blooms were well patronised, and some 
new vai'ieties were shown, including Mrs. R. C. Cartwright, 
buff yellow ; W. H. Parton, rich crimson ; and Arthur, a fine 
crimson bizaiTe. 
In the class for 12 distinct self Carnations, with little or 
no dressing, the lead was taken by R. C. Cartwright, Esq., 
whose blooms were staged singly in small vases, thus showing 
off the beauty and good points of border Carnations ; he was 
followed by Mr. A. R. Brown. 
For six seifs the premier award was secured by Mr. W. H. 
Parton, who also had the best six fancies. Mr. A. W. Jones 
had the best 12 fancies. 
In the class for premier blooms Mr. R. Sydenham, Tenby 
Street, Birmingham, had the best bizarre Carnation in C. B. 
Arthur, Mr. R. C. Rossiter the best flaked in Gordon Lewis, 
Mr. A. W. Jones the best heavy edge, yellow ground, and Mr. 
W. H. Parton the best light edge; Mr. A. W. Jones the best 
yellow ground fancy, Mi - . T. W. Goodfellow the best heavy 
edge white ground Picotee, Messrs. W. Pemberton and Son the 
best) light edge white ground, Mr. R. Sydenham the best self 
in W. H. Parton, Mr. T. R. Ward the best undressed self in 
Much the Miller, Mr. A. W. Jones the best yellow ground 
Picotee, and Mr. A. R. Brown the best fancy. 
Miscellaneous. 
Some prizes for Sweet Peas were offered by Mr. R. Syden¬ 
ham, and Mr. T. Jones, Ruabon, took the leading prizes. Mrs. 
Martin had the best floral decorations. 
Messrs. Dickson’s Chester, had a large Silver Medal for a 
group of cut flowers. Mr. M. Pritchard, Christchurch, had 
a similar award for cut flowers of herbaceous plants. 
Messrs. Gunn and Son, Olton, were awarded a Silver Gilt 
Medal for Sweet Peas and other cut flowers. 
Messrs. Hewitt and Co., Solihull, near Birmingham, had a 
Silver Gilt Medal for their exhibit of cut flowers, Carnations 
and other floral decorations, which attracted considerable atten¬ 
tion. 
Mr. W. A. Watts, St. Asaph, received a large Silver Medal 
for Carnations gracefully set up in vases. 
Messrs. Davis and Sons, Yeovil, also received a large Silver 
Medal for Tuberous Begonias. 
NATIONAL CARNATION AND PICOTEE. 
August I3th. 
The northern division of the above held their annual show 
in the large show-house of the Manchester Botanical Society, at 
Old Trafford. A capital show was the result, the blooms well 
up to the average, and in many places the competition proved 
very keen, a most desirable position, considering the trying 
season the plants have undergone. * 
Carnations.—Twelve bizarres and flakes, with white grounds, 
dissimilar : Mr. T. Lord, Todmorden, occupied the position of 
honour with Gordon Lewis, Master Fred, G. Melville, J. S. 
Hedderley, Guardsman, Robert Houlgrave, Aline, Sportsman, 
C. F. Thurston, Mrs. T. Lord, seedling, and Helena. The 
other prize-takers were placed in the order named : Mr. C. F. 
Budenberg, Mar pie ; Mr. J. Edwards, Blackley ; and Mr. C. F. 
Thurston, Wolverhampton. 
Six Carnations, bizarres or flakes, white grounds, dissimilar : 
The winners were Messrs. C. E. Rossiter (Birmingham), J. 
Brockleliurst (Mellor), T. Lord (Shiittleworth), J. Thornly (Mid¬ 
dleton), and T. Etherington (Middleton). 
Twelve Picotees, white grounds, dissimilar: Mr. T. Lord 
came out on top with W. H. Johnson, seedling, Nellie, W. E. 
Dickson, Gannymede, Fortrose, Thomas William, Amy Robsart, 
Little Phil, Mrs. Payne, Mrs. Openshaw, and Mrs. Sharp. 
The other awards were taken by Messrs. J. Edwards, A. R. 
Brown (Birmingham), C. F. Thurston, and C. F. Budenberg. 
Six Ticotees, white grounds, dissimilar : The winners were 
