June 11, 1904. 
THE GARDENING WORLD, 
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motor, with gun metal rotary coupled direct to the motor shaft. 
The whole of the machinery was mounted on a thirty-gallon 
tank carried on two light iron wheels, and provided with 
handles. The petrol supply was sufficient for ten to twelve 
hours working, and the ignition was by battery and coil. The 
tank could be used for spraying fruit trees. A pressure of 
601b. per square inch could be maintained, and the delivery 
was sufficient to keep tivei or six sprays going at once. Many 
of their pumps and other machinery could be seen at work both 
in the tent and out of doors. 
Messrs. Cory and Co., 13 and 15, Finsbury Street, London, 
E.C., exhibited a large number of their specialities, conspicuous 
amongst which was their Lethorion Improved Metal Vapour 
Cone, which is used for fumigating hot houses. This we have 
had tried under our directions, and found it very efficient for 
destroying green fly and similar pests. “ Niquas ” is another 
insecticide to be used in a liquid state for the destruction of 
various insect pests, including red spider and green or black 
fly. Directions for use are always given in connection with the 
liquid, so that it is unnecessary to enter into detail here. 
Testimonials are very numerous from gardeners in various parts 
of the country. (Silver Medal.) 
The Four Oaks Nursery and Garden Sundries Co., Fern Lea, 
Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, near Birmingham, had a large 
exhibit of undentable patent garden syringes, besides spraying 
and other garden syringes. They also had pruning saws under 
the title of the Aerial Pruning Combination, to be used in the 
garden, orchard, farm, estate, or woodland. Other useful 
sundries innumerable were also exhibited. (Silver Medal.) 
Mr. .John Pinches, 3, Crown Buildings, Camberwell, London, 
S.E., exhibited horticultural labels and wirework. The iron 
labels were of various shapes and sizes, of first-class quality, 
and each bearing raised letters. (Silver Medal.) 
Mr. John Unite, 291 and 293, Edgware Road, London, W., 
exhibited tents and garden furniture in great variety. 
Messrs. Doulton and Co., Ltd., Lambeth, London, S.E., 
exhibited a large number of garden seats, vases, flower pots, 
pedestals, sundials, and other specimens of terra cotta and 
Doulton ware. (Gold Medal.) 
Messrs. Hartley and Sugden, Ltd., Atlas Boiler Works, 
Halifax, exhibited boilers in variety. One of these was a 
vertical steam boiler with steam mountings. Another was the 
Climax wrought iron heating boiler for brickwork. The 
Savile boiler for hot water heating was intended for the 
domestic supply of hot water. 
Messrs. Pearce and Co., 644, 646, and 648, Holloway Road, 
■N., exhibited greenhouses and garden frames. Important was 
their Improved “ Speciality ” tenants’ and fixture greenhouse, 
with the sashes on the roof removable without disturbing the 
glass. ° 
Messrs. Vails and Co., 16, Coleman Street, E.C., had a stand 
ot V all s Beetlecute, an insecticide that has been found useful 
tor destroying beetles, ants, woodHoe, etc., in gardens. 
Messrs Liberty and Co., Regent Street, London, W., had an 
exhibit of pretty ware, pedestal vases, window boxes, sundials, 
am gaiden pots in terra cotta, etc., of a high-class character, 
ana always in request in the garden. The terra cotta is 
guaranteed frost proof. (Gold Medal.) 
Place’s Patent Candle Co., Ltd., Belmont Works, Battersea, 
he on, exhibited a stand of Gishurst Compound for destroying 
green fly, red spider, and other garden pests. 
Messrs. Ransomes, Sims, and Jefferies, Ltd., Orwell Works, 
1,1 'V C *’ la< a great assortment of lawn mowers for horse and 
_ l? P° w er. Some of these machines were furnished with 
o /fp °fhers with side wheels, according to their kind, 
the exhibit^^ mi ^^ Eave been seen at work on the lawns during 
and Ca > 115 > C % Road, London, E.C., 
onen " ' • Oak tubs for shrubs, either to be stood in the 
open oi for use. m hothouses. (Silver Medal.) 
wark S StreS h T rle n P ' ^ ini , le11 and Co., Ltd -> 65 and 65 a, South- 
“Ho t 3 exhibit of boilers, including the 
hot-water pipe^ete.’ ^ Rochford ” horizontal tubular boiler, 
LeS^ud^fi 8 G ? e c n an<1 Co " Ltd -> Smithfield Iron Works, 
motor lawn r ark Street ’ London ’ S.E., had an exhibit of 
theirs ™ S c.-, n various sizes. A great speciality of 
Messrs 8 Sdel \ S Messor ” la wn mower. 7 
left’s BMldto m a 0 lnS ^r n 1 t nd Ha / ward ’ Ltd - Lincoln, and 18, Bart- 
specialitip e \ Rcd k°rn, London, had a number of their 
and garden f Eureka ” preparations for greenhouse 
summer shading, etc ° f C ° U1 ’ Se ’ Were weed - klll ers, insecticides, 
ssrs. James Crispin and Sons, Nelson Street, Bristol, had 
an ornamental conservatory of beautiful design. They also had 
sjian-roofed and other garden frames, heating boilers, etc. 
Mr. E. B. Milner, 7, Victoria Street, S.W., had garden de¬ 
signs. 
Messrs. Alex. Shanks and Son, Ltd., lawn mower makers, 
Dens Ironworks, Arbroath, N.B., and Bush Lane House, Can¬ 
non Street, London, had a fine array of their lawn mowers, 
including machines of various sizes, one of which was a 30-in. 
pony delivery lawn mower. They also had a “ Standard Chain,” 
“ Gear Lawn,” “Caledonia,” “Talisman,” “Britannia,” and 
“ Britisher ” lawn mowers, each of which had their own special 
recommendations. 
The Efficient Lighting and Heating Co., 15, Hill Street, Park 
Road, Regent’s Park, London, set up models of Stubb’s patent 
waterway tray and tube, and which can be fixed to Trentham 
saddle or tubular boilers. 
Messrs. W. J. Bruce and Co., 35, Surrey Street, Strand, ex¬ 
hibited floral printings. 
Messrs. James Keith and Blackman Co., Ltd., 27, Farring- 
don Avenue, London, exhibited hot-water boilers for green¬ 
houses, etc. 
Mr. J. W. Riley, Herne Hill, London, exhibited rustic sum¬ 
mer-houses, seats, tables, etc. 
Mr. W. Duncan Tucker, Lawrence Road, South Tottenham, 
London, had a lantern-roof conservatory of very ornamental 
design, and in favourable position to be seen from the grounds. 
He had also similar structures, including span-roofed green¬ 
house, amateur’s greenhouse, garden frames, etc., all of first- 
class quality, and suitable for growing the plants intended. 
(Gold Medal.) 
Messrs. Morton and Co., 8 and 9, The Arcade, Lord Street, 
Liverpool, had a stand of electric pocket, house, and conserva¬ 
tory lamps. 
The Acme Chemical Co., Ltd., Tonbridge, Kent, exhibited 
several of their specialities, including “Acme Weed Killer,” 
summer sheeting, quassia chips, “ Invicta ” powder, etc. 
Messrs. Messenger and Co., Ltd., manufacturers, Lough¬ 
borough, and 122, Victoria Street, Westminster, had a number 
of useful boilers, including the Quorn and Loughborough 
boilers. 
( Messrs. White, Child, and Beney, Ltd., 22 and 23, Queen 
Street, Cheapside, had a number of boilers for low pressure and 
hot-water steam heating. 
Messrs. Wallach Bros., 57, Gracechurch Street, London, ex¬ 
hibited spraying and white and lime washing machinery, be¬ 
sides various other garden appliances. (Silver Medal.) 
Messrs. C. W. Neiuwerf and Co., Abberley, Wealdstone, 
Harrow, Middlesex, exhibited split Bamboo blinds for shading 
greenhouses. 
Mr. John Brice Bell, for the Manchester Corporation, Port- 
chester Road, Bournemouth, exhibited City of Manchester con¬ 
centrated manure. 
Mr. H. Pattisson, 1, Farm Avenue, Streatham, London, ex 
hibited the Pattisson patent horse-boots. 
Messrs. James T. Anderson and Sons, Ltd., 135 and 137, 
Commercial Street, London, exhibited raffia, mats, tools, and 
various other garden sundries. (Silver Medal.) 
Messrs. Edwards’ Harlene Co., 95 and 96, High Holborn, 
London, had “ Junofloris,” for preserving cut flowers in water. 
Messrs. Pulliam and Son, Newman Street, London, had an 
exhibit of rockwork, vases, sundials, etc. (Large Silver' Gilt 
Medal.) 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
Temple Flower Show, May 31st, June 1st and 2nd. 
SUPPLEMENTARY AWARD LIST. 
Silver Flora Medal. 
Mr. R. C. Notcutt, Woodbridge, for herbaceous flowers, etc. 
Messrs. Jones and Sons, Shrewsbury, for Sweet Peas, Irises, 
etc. 
Messrs. R. B. Cant and Sons, Colchester, for Roses in pots. 
Messrs. B. S. Williams and Son, Holloway, for Rhododen¬ 
drons, etc. 
Mr. A. F. Dutton, Bexley Heath, for tree Carnations. 
Messrs. E. Webb and Sons, Stourbridge, for Gloxinias, Cal¬ 
ceolarias, etc. 
Sir. T. Jannoch, Dersingham, for Lilies of the Valley, Lilacs, 
etc. 
Messrs. B. R. Davis and Sons, Yeovil, for Begonias. 
Mr. John R. Box, West Wickham, for Begonias. 
Mr. Robert Sydenham, Birmingham, for Sweet Peas, 
