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THE GARDENERS’ MAGAZINE. 
the party was very kindly entertained to tea 
by Lord and Lady Elphin.stone, to whom, 
on the motion of Mr. King, a very hearty 
vote of thanks was accorded. Mr. Kidd w^as 
also cordially thanked for his kindness and 
courtesy in showing the parW over the 
gi'ounds. 
A visit was afterwards paid to the newly- 
formed experiment garden of the Edinburgh 
and East of Scotland College of Agriculture 
at Liberton, where, in the unavoidable ab¬ 
sence of Mr. Chisholm, the party was con¬ 
ducted over the establishment by Mr. J. 
Harris. 
Market Bosworth As:ricultural 
and Horticultural Society. 
This society held its annual show on Thurs¬ 
day, August 7, in the beautiful park sur¬ 
rounding Bosworth Hall, and in every respect 
it may be recorded as a mc^t excellent show 
so far as the horticultural section is con¬ 
cerned. The entries reached the remarkable 
total of 1,863, and throughout the keenly- 
contested classes for flowers and vegetables, 
as well as fruits, the quality was highly cre¬ 
ditable to the exhibitors. 
It is customary to make reference to non¬ 
competitive exhibits at the end of a report, 
but the remarkable display of hardy flowers 
arranged by Mr. F. Bouskell, was so far be¬ 
yond the average exhibit, and so full of real 
merit that we feel bound to lead off with a 
brief description of what we have no hesita¬ 
tion in designating one of the finest exhibits 
of hardy border perennials ever arranged in 
a flower show in this country. We have more 
than once suggested that the best method of 
showing hardy perennials is to group them 
on the ground, and in connection with the 
National Hardy Plant Society we gave at 
Harrogate The Gardeners’ Magazine Gold 
Medal for a group of hardy flow’ers arranged 
in the form of a bed. Mr, Bouskell’s exhibit 
was literally a reproduction of a well- 
arranged border of excellent hardy peren¬ 
nials, showing as nearly as possible the na¬ 
tural habit, and decorative effect of every 
subject. 
Tliis is exactly what we wish to see, and 
we are glad to have the opportunity to re¬ 
mark that Alarket Bosworth has done great 
service in that its exhibition has been the 
birthplace of the ideal method of showdng 
haidy border flowers. The exhibit occupied 
th? end of the largest tent. A suitable back¬ 
ground wus made with bamboos. Primus Pis- 
sardi, acers, etc., and among the principal 
flowers used were some grand verbascums, 
liliums in variety, Scabiosa caucasica, and 
several varieties of heleniums and gaillardias. 
A gold medal was awarded this exhibit. Mr. 
H. Rogers, Leicester, also received a gold 
medal for an effective group of flowering and 
foliage plants, among which heliotropes, hy¬ 
drangeas, .salvias, and ferns contributed to 
a fine display. Mr. P. Hurst, gardener to the 
Earl of Huntingdon, staged a table of choice 
fruit, which, with the aid of cut flowers and 
trails of asparagus, etc., was made most at¬ 
tractive. Mr. Hurst was awarded a silver 
medal. 
Sweet peas were very well shown, competi¬ 
tion being keen throughout the classes, and 
the winners may be congratulated on the ex¬ 
cellent manner in which their flowers were 
shown. Roses brought a good number of en¬ 
tries, but it was evident that most of the 
exhibitors lack the experience in exhibiting 
necessary to avoid pitfalls in the way of show¬ 
ing uneven sized blooms, staging H.P.’s in 
classes for teas or hybrid teas, and putting 
up flowers that only have size to their credit 
whilst being bad in form and colour. 
The flowers of herbaceous plants are evi¬ 
dently much in favour at Market Bosworth, 
and tile classes for nine bunches, six bunches, 
and single vase brought not only numerous 
entries but excellent flowers. A va.se of Sca- 
bio.sa caucasica w'hich received a first prize 
was particularly good, the flowers being of 
fine form and rich colour. Mr. Bouskell'was 
the exhibitor. 
Taunton Deane. 
The exhibition held at Taunton on Thurs¬ 
day, August 14, was the forty-sixth annual 
show organis^ by the Taunton Deane Hor¬ 
ticultural Society, and in extent and excel¬ 
lence it was. despite the fact that the whole 
district around has suffered a prolonged 
drought, quite in accordance with the 
society’s high reputation. 
PLANTS (OPEN). 
The principal class for plants was for a 
miscellaneous group occupying a space of 
13ft. by 10ft. Messrs. Jas. Cypher and Sons, 
Cheltenham, were the successful exhibitors, 
their plants being set up in an oval group 
spanned lengthwise- by a rustic arch. A fine 
Kentia crowned the group, supported on 
either side the arch by small Cocos Weddel- 
liana, crotons and ferns. Tall, brightly- 
coloured crotons were tastefully used in the 
}x)dy of the group, and chief among the 
flowering subjects were cattleyas and odonto- 
glossums, with a few liliums and the grace¬ 
ful spikes of Francoa ramosa. Mr. C. J. 
Ellis. Weston-super-Mare, was second, his 
group being bright and effective. Third 
prize was awarded Mr. A. E. Truman, gar¬ 
dener to A. W. Brock, Esq. 
The Messrs. Cypher had the only exhibit 
of four orchids, for which first prize was 
awarded. Three entries were staged in the 
class for a_plant introduced within two years, 
the leading award being made to a splendid 
plant of Nephrolepis Marshall!, shown by 
Messrs. Cypher and Son; Mr. J. Stuckey, 
gardener to Mrs. Shepherd, was second with 
Nephrolepis Willmottae. Mr. J. Stuckey took 
the lead with six begonias, double and single, 
showing some large, well-flowered plants; 
second prize going to Mr. W. Hayward, gar¬ 
dener to Miss Neal. These tivo exhibitors 
were placed in reverse- order for one plant of 
begonia, and Mr. A. E. Truman took lead¬ 
ing honours for four fuchsias. Four zonal 
pelargoniums found Mr. H. Bruford in the 
leading position, followed bv Mr. J. Parrish 
gardener to R. A. Goodman, Esq. 
CUT FLOWERS. 
A new class was introduced this year for a 
collection of cut ro.ses, arranged for effect 
on 6ft. by 4ft. of staging. Only two entries 
were forthcoming, but they w-ere very good. 
Mr. J. Mattock, Headington, Oxford, was 
adjudged the winner of the premier award. 
Me.ssrs. Jarman and Co., Chard, were second 
their stand being -nicely built up, but the 
flowers lacked something of freshness. For 
eighteen roses, distinct, Messrs. Jarman and 
Co. received first prize, varieties included in 
their stand being J. B. Clarke, Florence Pem¬ 
berton, Mrs. Foley Hobbs, and others. Mr. 
J. Mattock M^as second. 
Mr. Mattock led the way for eighteen teas 
his flowers of Molly Sharman Crawford, 
Muriel Grahame, E. V. Hermanos and Mrs. 
E. Mawley being very good. Second prize 
went to Messrs. Jarman and Co. 
Messrs. Charles Wall, Melrose Nursery, 
Bath, put up a good group of carnations in 
^ display occupying 6ft. by 
4ft. The blooms were splendidly grown and 
very fresh and clean, the arrangement was 
artistic, and the varieties included such good 
things as Lady Fuller (a rich salmon-rose 
floured flower of capital substance), W’hite 
C. W. Ward, Scarlet Glow, and 
others. First prize was worthily awarded 
Hiis fine exhibit. Messrs. A. R. Brown, Lim 
King s Norton, scored a good win with six 
bunches of border carnations, each bunch 
wntaming six blooms. They had Agnes 
Sorrel, Clement, Mrs. Ethel Ellsoii, Lara, 
Bridesinaid, and Mrs. Chas. Russell; Mr 
C W Ward came second in this class, and 
Mr. Jas. W’ebber third. 
A class for dahlias arranged effectively on 
6ft. of staging, found Messrs. Jarman and 
Co. easily first, their flowers and style of 
arrangement being both good. Messrs. 
Jarman and Co. were equally successful with 
SIX varieties of cactus dahlias arranged in 
triplets. The varieties used were H. H. 
Thomas Mrs. Dyer, Arthur Pickard, Red 
Admiral, The Imp, and Johannesburg; Mr. 
. -. x-xit:s. mr. Humphries receitAJ 
first pnze for nine bunches of 
showing a neat, refined set. We liwrd 
O' 
SWEET PEAS. 
The sweet pea classes were more stronglv 
contested than any other of the flower cla J ■ 
and there were flowers of verv good oualK 
shown. Mr F. Tomlin took the lead for 
twelve bunches, each containing twentr-fir- 
stems, showing remarkably fine flowers or. 
long, stout stems. Etta Dvke, Barbara' 
Queen of Norway, and Mav Campbell wm 
noted among others. In a special clas.> 
provided by Bo]>ert Sydenham Limited for 
twelve bunches, containing fifteen to twentv 
stems, there were nine entries, Mr. H Cull- 
wick, gardener to Captain D. MaePberson. 
securing the first prize. He had Red Chief. 
Scarlet Emperor, Thos. Stevenson. Barbara 
Lilian, Etta Dyke, Lady Evelvn Evre, Edith 
Taylor, Princess May, Lord Nelson Spencer 
Bertrand Deal, and Moonstone. Second pri» 
was awarded to Mr. A. W. Hosegood, and 
third to Mr. Chas. Purchase, gardener to W. 
MacMillan, Esq. 
HARDA' FLOWERS. 
There were four entries in the class for a 
collection of hardy perennial and bulbous 
flowers occupying 9ft. by 4ft. Mr. H. Clarke 
led the way, gladioli being a feature of his 
exhibit, the spikes, however, being .some¬ 
what densely packed into the vases. He had 
good bunches of Sidalcea Rosy Gem, Chelone 
barbata, Asclepias tuberosa, and Lilium 
tigrinum splendens. Mr. Jas. Weblier re¬ 
ceived second prize, but we did not like the 
manner in which he had mixed his bunche^. 
phloxes, gladioli, and late spikes of delphi¬ 
niums all being shown in a mixture of 
colours. Mr. Geo. Humphries was third with 
a rather stiffly arranged group of very nice 
flowers. Mr. Jas. Webber was first for twelve 
spikes of phloxes, Messrs. Rich and Co-. 
Bath, being second prize winners, third place 
l>eing taken by H. Byard Sheppard. Esci- 
Mr. Webber also took the lead for twenty- 
four gladioli, his flowers being of good size. 
PLANTS—AMATEURS’ AND 
GARDENERS’. 
Some nice groups, occupying a space Eh- 
by 8ft., were arranged in the amateurs class, 
the first prize being secured by Mr. 
gardener to the exors. of Major D. H. Dou^hn. 
Mr. Chas. Cook gardener to H. C'ornelin> 
Esq., was second, and Mr. A. E. Iriima 
third. For twelve specimen 
greenhouse plants, Mr. A. E. 
scored with some well-grown j 
das, bougainvilleas palms, 
prize going to Mr.' J. Stuckey who h^ 
gloriosa, lantana. crotons, etc. Mr. • 
was again first for six plants, 
being accounted for by Mr. u. 
ferns, distinct, brought success to Mr. • 
Bruford. The Mayoress of Taunton oWi^ 
prizes for six ferns, any one or 
ties, and here again Mr. Bruford score , 
Chas. Cook taking second prize. 
CUT FLOWERS. 
A class for eighteen 
flowers brought some good exnio , 
there wias room for improyemen 
method of arrangement. Mr. 
gardener to Rev. P. W. Brancker, ‘ j 
showing Romneya Coulteri, ^ jjfbu-'. 
Chelone barbata, Lathyrus latifolms a. 
and other useful flowers. Mr. M ^ 
dener to the Hon. Mrs. Stanley, oam 
A very big class for twelve bunches 
H. Ellis the winner, a capital lot 
l>eing rather cramped for room o 
stagmg. Mr. T. Harriss’s second 
was likewise not seen to the best a 
FRUIT. 
For a collection of eight h’ 
fruit, Mr. G. F. Rioliardson, gar 
H. St. Maur, Esq., was a ilcleo 
had both black and white gr 
