766 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
September 24, 1904. 
FrMt. 
Grapes were splendidly represented, as we indicated in our last 
issue, and the undermentioned include the principal classes 
omitted. The lead for two bunches Black Hamburgh was taken 
by Mr. D. Buchanan, gardener to Col. Dal. Hamilton, Batgany, 
Dailly, Ayrshire. The berries were large and finely finished. 
Mr. W. Galloway was a good second ; and Mr. Robert Stuart, 
gardener to the Earl of Lauderdale, Thirlestane Castle, came in 
third in’ eleven entries. 
Mr. J. H. Goodacre had the best bunch of Muscat of Alexan¬ 
dria; Mr. Jas. Day, gardener to the Earl of Galloway, Gallo¬ 
way House, Garlieston, was a good second; and Mr. W. .J. 
Green, gardener to Sir C. M. Palmer, Bart.., M.P., Crinkle, 
Loftus, came in third. 
Mr. J. H. Goodacre also led in the class for one bunch of 
Diamond Jubilee, which was remarkable in bunch and berry. 
Mr. John Leslie, gardener to Mrs. Coates, Pitcullem House, 
Perth, was an excellent second, and Mr. J. Green came in third. 
Mr. D. Kidd, gardener to Lord Elphinstone, Carberry Tower, 
took the premier award for two bunches of Lady Downes. Mr. 
R. Woodcock, gardener to Mrs. N. Hamilton Ogilvy, was second, 
and Mr. H. E. Hughes third, all showing well-finished bunches. 
Messrs. D. and W. Buchanan, Forth Vineyard, Kippen, had 
the best bunch of Alnwick Seedling, staging a large and shapely 
bunch. Mr. W. J. Green was second, and Mr. R. Woodcock 
third. Mr. Jas. Beisant, gardener to Mrs. G. Armitstead, 
Castle Huntly, Longforgan, had the best bunch of Alicante. He 
was followed by Messrs. D. and W. Buchanan and Mr. W. Green 
in this order, and all in excellent form. Mr. D. Buchanan took 
the lead for one bunch of Black Hamburgh, very large in berry ; 
Mr. G, Wright, gardener to W. L. Alexander, Esq., Pinkieburn, 
Musselburgh, was second; and Mr. Murdoch Matheson, gar¬ 
dener to Lord Kinross, North Berwick, third. 
Mr. Alex. Kirk, gardener to J. Thomson Paton, Esq., Nor¬ 
wood, Alloa, had the best new Grape introduced since 1885, 
showing Directeur Tisserand, a black variety with hammered 
berries as large as Gros Colman. Mr. D. Buchanan was second 
with Diamond Jubilee, having huge berries. Mr. J. H. Good- 
acre was third with the same variety. For any black Grape not 
named above Mr. Alex. Kirk was again first, with Directeur 
Tisserand ; Mr. John Leslie was second with Cooper’s Black ; 
and Mr. .Jas. Beisant third with Appley Towers. 
For a white Grape not named above Mr. Murdoch Matheson 
led the way with beautifully coloured Buckland Sweetwater ; 
Mr. John Leslie was second with Lady Hutt; and Mr. D. Kidd 
came in third with Canon Hall. 
The finest flavoured black Grape was Black Hamburgh, shown 
by Mr. Jas. Beisant; Mr. David Murray, gardener to the 
Marquis of Ailsa, Culzean Castle, came in second with Madres- 
field Court; and Mr. R. Glen, gardener to J. H. N. Graham, 
Esq., Larbert, was third with Muscat Hamburgh. 
The finest flavoured white Grape was Muscat of Alexandria, 
shown by Mr. David Murray. Mr. H. E. Hughes was second, 
and Mr. J. H. Goodacre third, all showing the same variety. 
The bunch of Grapes with the finest bloom was Gros Maroc, 
shown by Mr-. W. J. Green ; Mr. John Leslie was second ; and 
Mr. David Murray third. 
Mr. H. E. Hughes had the best green or white-fleshed Melon. 
Mr. David Murray took the same position for a scarlet-fleshed 
Meion. Mr. John Brown, gardener to Major Balfour, Fernie 
Castle, Collessie, had the first prize for Figs. Mr. Charles 
Webster, gardener to the Duke of Richmond and Gordon, was 
first for twelve Apricots. For Gage Plums Mr. G. Mackinlay, 
gardener to the Right Hon. Earl Oowper, K.G., Wrest Park, 
Ampthill, led the way, as well as for yellow Plums. Mr. W. 
Galloway led for red Plums. There were twelve entries. For 
purple Plums Mr. Alex. Findlay, gardener to Count Munster, 
Maresfield Park, was first. 
Mr. Alex. Findlay had the best collection of four varieties of 
dessert Plums, showing Kirke’s Angelina Burdett, Washington, 
and Jefferson’s Gage. Mr. G. Mackinlay was second, and Mr. 
J. H, Goodacre third. 
Mr. William Smith, gardener to the Earl of Stair, Oxenford, 
Dalkeith, had the best collection of kitchen Plums. Mr. Alex. 
Chalmers, gardener to C. J. Leyland, Esq., Haggerston Castle, 
Beal, was second, and Mr. G. Mackinlay came in third. 
Apples were in strong force, the specimens often being of large 
size, Mr. R. M. Whiting, Hereford, took the leading award for 
twelve varieties, showing grand specimens of Stirling, Castle, 
Lord Suffield, Tyler’s Kernel, The Queen, etc. Mr. Alex. Smith, 
gardener to Mme. Stuart, Convent Gardens, Roehampton, was a 
good second, while Mr. R. Steward, gardener to W. Garton, Esq., 
Southampton, was third. There were seven entries. 
For twelve varieties of Apples growl! in Scotland the lead was 
taken by Mr. R. G. Sinclair, Congalton Gardens, Drem, the 
specimens being large, though not highly coloured. Mr. Charles 
Webster, gardener to the Duke of Richmond and Gordon, 
Fochabers', was second. Mr. David Murray was third with 
smaller but some highly coloured specimens. 
Mr. R. M. Whiting took the lead for a collection of six varieties 
of Apple®, showing grand Stirling Castle, Peasgood’s Nonsuch, 
and Lord Suffield. He was followed by Mr. Alex. Smith and 
Mr. Alex, Findlay in this order. 
For six dessert Apples Mr. Alex. Findlay came to the front. 
The other awards went to Mr. R. Staward and Mr. R. M. Whiting 
in the order given. Competition was very keen in this class. 
For a seedling Apple not in commerce, Mr. Fred. Moore, Neen 
Sollars, Cleobury Mortimer, took the lead with a chance seedling 
from Devonshire Quarrenden, being twice the size and crimson 
red. 
Mr. A. Findlay had the best dish of Allington Pippin, Mr. 
Alex. Smith the best Blenheim Pippin, Mr. R. Staward the finest 
Charles Ross, Mr. Alex. Smith the best Cox’s Orange Pippin and 
Gascoigne’s Scarlet; Mr. John Lee, Kiugscroft, Cheshire, the 
best Irish Peach; Mr. R, M. Whiting, the best James Grieve; 
Mr. GS Mackinlay, the best Kerry Pippin ; Messrs. Campbell and 
Getting, Glew,stone Fruit Plantation, Ross, Hereford, the best 
King of the Pippins ; Mr. R. M. Whiting, the best Lady Sudeley; 
Gloriosa supf.rba (See p. 759.) 
Mr. G. Edgar, gardener to Jas. Cleland, Esq., J.P., co. Down, 
the best Oslin Pippin; Messrs. Campbell and Getting, the best 
Ribston Pippin; Mr. R. G. Sinclair, the best Thorle Pippin; 
Mr. J. W. Stewart, gardener to> John Neilson, Esq. of Mollance, 
Castle Douglas, the best Worcester Pearmain ; Mr. Alex. Findlay, 
the besb yellow Ingestre; Mr. Alex. Smith, the best Alfriston ; 
Mr. Robert Lawrie, gardener to M. Smith, Esq., J.P., Prestwick, 
the best Beauty of Kent ; Mr. Alex. Smith, the best Bramley’s 
Seedling; Mr. E. W. Caddick, Carddoe, Riss, the best Oallini 
and Cox’s Pomona ; Mr. A. Dickson, gardener to M. G. Thorburn, 
Esq., Inverleithen, the best Duchess of Oldenburgh. Many other 
classes for Apples were also well filled, showing that the king of 
hardy fruits is plentiful this year. 
Pears were also well represented, though in less abundance than 
Apples. For twelve varietiesi of Pears thei lead was taken by 
Mr. Alex. Findlay, who was followed by Mr. G. Mackinlay and 
Mr. A. Smith. The prizes for a collection of Pears grown in 
Scotland were secured by Mr. J. Day, gardener to the Earl of 
Galloway, Galloway House, Garlieston, by Mr. J. Cairns, Cold¬ 
stream, and by Mr. R. G. Sinclair. 
Mr. G. Wright was first for Gooseberries; Mr. W. Harper for 
Black Currants ; Mr. J. Cairns for Red Currants ; Mr. A. Dickson 
for White Currants; Mr. J. Fraser, Duddingston Cottage, for 
Raspberries; Mr. J. Fraser Smith, Cullen House Gardens, for 
Cherries; and Mr. J. J. Wann, Alloa, for hybrid Brambles, 
