June 25, 1904. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
SOCIETIES. 
GRAND YORKSHIRE CALA. 
June I5th, 16 h, and I7(h. 
Once more must we congratulate the promoters of this time- 
honourecl show on the results, of this their forty-sixth annual 
exhibition, which quite eclipsed any of its predecessors. There 
were a few showers, but not enough to affect the attendance, 
which was even better than last year. The outstanding features 
of this year’s show were the groups and the Roses—the latter 
were magnificent. Fruit was hardly so strong as usual, and 
vegetables were very few, although there might have been more 
entries. As usual, the gala side of this important provincial 
show was excellent, and, in addition to variety troupes and 
musical attractions, we noticed an airship, which- shows the 
society to be quite up to date in the way of attractions. The 
judges were:—For groups and foliage plants: Mr. W. Thomp¬ 
son, gardener to the Duke of Northumberland, Alnwick Castle ; 
and Mr. J. Hughes, gardener to Earl Fitzwilliam, Wentworth 
Woodhouse. For Orchids and Carnations : W. Thompson, Esq., 
Walton Grange Gardens, Stone, Staff's ; and Air. H. C. Chap¬ 
man, gardener to N. C. Cookson, Esq., Oakwood, Wylam-on- 
Tyne. For Roses, cut flowers, and Pelargoniums: Air. B. 
Wadds, gardener to Lord Aliddleton, Birdsall House, York ; 
and Air. J. Wright, 8, Rose Hill Road, Wandsworth. For fruit 
and vegetables: Air. J. Alclndoe, 8, Hyth Street, Dartford, 
Kent; and Air. J. Doe, gardener to Lord Savile, Ollerton, Notts. 
The luncheon, served, as usual, in a marquee, was presided 
over by Sir C. Milward, chairman of the gala. Amongst others 
present we noticed the Lord Mayor, the Sheriff, the Dean of 
York, and Sir Leslie Rundle. 
Plants. 
Group of miscellaneous plants in or out of bloom, arranged 
for effect, not exceeding 300 ft. square (open) : First, Alessrs. 
Artindale and Son, Sheffield ; second, J. Blacker, Esq., Selby 
(gardener, All. W. Curtis) ; third, E. Faber, Esq., Harrogate 
(gardener, Air. W. Townhend) ; fourth, Mr. J. S. Sharp, Hud¬ 
dersfield) ; fifth, Air. AY. A T ause, Leamington. The winning 
group was very fine. The background was made up with Kentias, 
and the centre was made up with Kentias, Cocos weddeliana, 
very fine grand-coloured Crotons, Caladiums, likewise the useful 
Abutilon Sawitizi. There was no overcrowding, and the arrange¬ 
ment and harmony left nothing to be desired. Kalanchoe 
flammea was used with great effect in this group. The second 
group had not so much colour in it, and seemed rather gappy, 
if one may coin such a word, but there were some good plants 
in it. The third group was very fair, but the quality of the 
plants did not apjaroach the previous two, and the ground¬ 
work might have been improved upon ; whilst the fourth group 
had too many green plants in it. 
Group (200 sq. ft., open) of miscellaneous plants, in or out of 
bloom : First, Air. AY. ATause, Leamington ; second, Air. J. S. 
Sharp, , Huddersfield ; third, Air. G. Cottam, Cottingham ; 
fourth, Mr. R. Simpson, Selby. The winner had a nice group 
of plants, and used Lilium Harrisii with good effect. 
Nine stove or greenhouse plants : First, Mr. J. Cypher, Chel¬ 
tenham ; second, Air. W. A T ause, Leamington. 
Six stove or greenhouse plants (amateurs): First, Air. C. AI. 
Furniss, South Milford ; second, Mr. F. Dean, York. 
Three stove or greenhouse plants : First, Mr. AA r . A T ause ; 
second, Air, J. Cypher ; third, Aliss Wharton, York. 
Single specimen stove plant in bloom (open): First, Mr. AV. 
A ause ; second, Air. J. Cypher ; third, Air. J. Sunley, South 
Aldford. 
Single specimen greenhouse plant in bloom (open): First, Air. 
J. Cypher; second, Air. J. Sunley; third, Mr. W. Yause. 
Six ornamental fine foliage or variegated plants, to include 
two Crotons: First, Air. J. Cypher ; second, Air. W. A T ause ; 
third, Alessrs. R. Simpson and Sons ; fourth, Air. J. S. Sharp 
thre,s ornamental plants .(open) : First, Air. J. Cypher; 
second Air. AA’. Yause; third, E. B. Faber, Esq. (gardener, 
Mr. W. Townhend). 
Three Crotons, distinct: First, Messrs. R. Simpson and Sons : 
second, E. B. Faber, Esq. (gardener, Air. AV. Townhend) ; third. 
V V B! acker, F*q. (gardener, Mr. AV. Curtis). 
mgl e specimen Croton : First Alessrs. R Simpson and Sons : 
second, Air. .J. S. Sharp. 
T wenty alpine and h erbaceous plants (open): First, Air. S 
p* ij‘ as “ e ! V T ork ; second, Mr. J. Nicholson, York, 
o ection of alpine plants arranged for effect as rockery 
plants (prices offered by Alessrs. Backhouse, York): First, Air. 
J. Nicholson, York ; second, Aliss Agar, Brookfield, York. 
Ferns. 
Four exotic Ferns, distinct: First, Rev. G. Yeats, Heworth, 
l r orks ; second, Air. J. Archer, York ; third, Alessrs. R. Simpson 
and Son. 
Single specimen Fern: First, Rev. G. Yeats ; second, 
Alessrs. R. Simpson and Sons ; third, Air. J. Bellerby, York. 
Six hardy Ferns, distinct: First, Air. T. Nicholson, Heworth ; 
second, Alessrs. R. Simpson and Sons ; third, Mr. J. Archer. 
Orchius. 
Table of Orchids, 12 ft. by 5 ft., for effect: First, Alessrs. J. 
Cypher and Sons ; second, Air. J. Robson, Altrincham. Alessrs. 
Cypher well sustained their reputation in this department, and 
produced a very pleasing effect. They were likewise first for 
ten Orchids, six Orchids, and three Orchids in bloom, followed 
by Air. J. Robson, Altrincham, in each class. 
Six Orchids in bloom (amateurs) : First, Al. Furniss, Esq. ; 
second, AV. Lewis, Esq. ; third, J. Abates, Esq. 
Three Orchids in bloom : First, J. Yates, Esq. 
Single specimen Orchid (amateurs): First, Aliss Barstow, 
Y r ork ; second, Air. Al. Furniss. 
Other Plants. 
Twelve zonal Pelargoniums (open): First, Air. H. Pybus, 
Leeds ; second, Air. J. Sunley, York. 
Six zonal Pelargoniums (open): First, Air. H. Pybus, Leeds ; 
second, Mr. G. Lee, York. 
Four zonal Pelargoniums (open): First, Air. H. Lee, York ; 
second, Air. H. Pybus, Leeds ; third, Air. J. W. Clarke, York. 
Six double-flowered Pelargoniums : First, Mr. G. Lee, York ; 
second, Mr. J. AV. Clarke, Y’ork. 
Three double-flowered Ivy-leaf Pelargoniums : First, Mr. H. 
Pybus, Leeds ; second, Air. J. AY Clarke, York ; third, Aliss 
Wharton, York. 
Table plants (open).—Eight table plants, in or out of bloom, 
suitable for dinner table decoration : First, Alessrs. Artindale 
and Sons, Sheffield ; second, Air. J. S. Sharp, Huddersfield ; 
third, E. B. Faber, Esq. (gardener, Air. AV. Townhend) ; fourth, 
Earl of Londesborough (gardener, Air. J. AlcPherson). 
Collection of Roses in bloom, in pots, arranged for effect: 
First, Air. .J. Hutchinson, Kirbymoorside; second, Air. H. 
Pybus. 
Six distinct varieties in pots: First, Air. H. Pybus; second, 
Alf. J. Hutchinson. 
Four distinct varieties : First, Air. H. Pybus ; second, Air. 
J. Hume; third, Air. J. Hutchinson. 
Group of Carnations in bloom, not less than 50 pots: First, 
Air. J. Robson, Altrincham. Tire winner had a nice level lot 
of blooms. Noticeable were Princess of AA^ales, Gemma, Calypso, 
H. J. Jones, Sir C. Freemantle, Alalmaison Carnations. 
Group of Gloxinias in bloom, arranged for effect: First, Mrs. 
Lloyd, York ; second, J. Grant Lawson, Esq., M.P. ; third Mr. 
R. J. Forster, Wetherby. 
Eight Gloxinias: First, Air. H. E. Leetham, Y'ork. 
For group of Fuchsias premier honours fell to Mr. G. Lee, 
whilst for a single specimen Air. J. W. Clarke was placed first. 
Group of Calceolarias in bloom, for effect: First, Mrs. W. T. 
Owbridge; second, Airs. Lloyd ; third, Airs. AVhitehead. 
For eight Calceolarias : First, Mrs. W. T. Owbridge ; second, 
Air. J. Hutchinson ; third, Air. F. Dean. 
Four Calceolarias (amateurs): First, Airs. AV. T. Owbridge ; 
second, Air. F. Dean ; third, Mr. G. Potter, Kirby. 
Cut Flowers (Open). 
For 72 Roses, not less than 36 varieties, Alessrs. Harkness, 
Hitchin, were first with a splendid lot, closely followed by 
(second) Air. G. Mount, Canterbury third, Alessrs. J. Towns- 
hend and Sons, Worcester ; fourth, Alessrs. D. Prior and Sons, 
Colchester. 
For 48 and 36 varieties of Roses premier honours were secured 
by Air. G. Mount, followed in each case by Alessrs. D. Prior 
and Sons ; whilst for 24 and 18 Roses Air. G. Prince was placed 
first. For 12 white and yellow Roses AH’. G. Alount was to the 
fore. 
In the amalteurs 1 ’ section, for 18 Roses, distinct: First, Air. 
AY Hutchinson ; second, Mr. R. Park, Bedale. 
For 12 Roses the positions were reversed, AH. R. Park secur¬ 
ing the first prize. 
Twenty-four bunches of garden Roses : First, Air. G. Prince ; 
second, Mr. G. Mount; third, Alessrs. J. Townshend and Sons* 
