THE GARDENERS' MAGAZINE, 
700 
September 13 , 1913 . 
varieties were Golden Wave, Mary Furrier, 
New York, and Glory of Wilts. The Eev. 
A. Bridge was second, and Mr. H. Brown 
third. 
The class for six cactus varieties, three 
blooms each, found Mr. C. Luckin, Apsley, 
Thakeham, to the fore, with F. W. Fellowes, 
Golden Wave, Fred Wenham, and Miss 
Stredwick; Mr. A. Langridge, Brownlow 
Road, Dalston, was second; while the third 
prize fell to Mr. A. T. Tofield, Chandlers 
Ford, Hants. For the garden cactus class 
Mr. A. T. Tofield led off with go-od Wpical 
bunches of Mary Furrier and Sweet Briar; 
Mr. C. Luckin was second. 
The remaining amateur classes were mostly 
well filled by the exhibitors already men¬ 
tioned. In the open class for twelve bunches 
of pompon cactus, Messrs. J. Cheal and Sons, 
Lim., won first prize with good typical 
bunches of Little Dolly, Wm. Marshall, Fire¬ 
fly, Molly, Goldfinch, The Bride, and Rubin. 
Mr. M. V. Seale was second, and Messrs. 
Burrell and Co. third. 
There was a splendid entry for six blooms, 
one variety, but Mr. H. Peerman secured 
first honours with fine flowers of Fred Wen- 
ham ; Messrs. Keynes, Williams, and Co. were 
second with Celestial; and Mr. H. Woolman 
third with H. H. Thomas. 
NON-COMPETITIVE. 
The trade displays were quite a feature of 
the show. Messrs. Hobbies, Lim., occupied 
a lar^e space with paeony and collarette 
varieties, arranged in tair stands, while in 
front the cactus section was well represented 
with blocks of each variety. Mr. J. T. West 
staged a fine collection, his cactus and pom¬ 
pon varieties forming his chief feature. The 
exhibit was relieved with vases of grasses, 
reeds, and other foliage. Messrs. A. H. Cole, 
Lim., Swanley, Kent, made a bright and at¬ 
tractive display of collarette, cactus, and 
decorative varieties in. all the best-known 
kinds. Mr. J. Emberson, Grove Road Nur¬ 
sery, Walthamstow, had a large exhibit em¬ 
bracing all sections; these were well ar¬ 
range in tall stands and vases, the whole 
producing a fine effect. 
Mr. H. Woolman, Shirley, Birmingham, 
displayed a good collection, in most sec¬ 
tions. His cactus varieties, however, were 
the chief feature; these were all up to show 
standard, and produced a pleasing effect. 
Messrs. T. S. Ware, Lim., Feltham, had a 
long run of tabling which they filled with a 
good collection. The pseony and cactus varie¬ 
ties were nicely arranged with some good 
foliage. Groups of Germania and The Geisha 
were very striking, as were also the cactus 
vadieties. The Imp, Nellie Riding, H. L. 
Brousson., and Florrie Wells. Mr. J. B. 
Riding, Nurseries. Chingford, had a large 
exhibit arranged in stands and vases; the 
paeony and collarette varieties predominated, 
while several of the new decorative varieties 
were used effectively. 
Gold Medals.—To Messrs. T. S. Ware, Mr. 
J. T. West, and Mr. J. B. Riding. 
Silver-gilt Medal.—To Mr. J. Emberson. 
Silver Medals.—To Messrs. A. H. Cole, 
Lim., and Mr. H. Woolman. 
First-class Certificates.—To pompon Rosa, 
from Messrs. Keynes, Williams, and Co.; to 
Wee Gracie, from Mr. J. T. West; to cactus 
Dorothy Hawes, also the Gold Medal for the 
best seedling cactus in the show, to cactus 
Pierrot, to garden cactus E. F. Hawes, to 
paeony-flowered John Green, all from Messrs. 
J. Stredwick and Son. 
Duns, Berwickshire. 
Although but a small town of little over 
two thousand inhabitants, there are in the 
ancient and picturesque borough of Duns 
quite a host of ardent amateur horticul¬ 
turists who support their annual flower 
show in a spirit of zealous enthusiasm that 
results in an exhibition of garden products, 
both decorative and utilitarian, deserving of 
high compliment. The show held on Satur¬ 
day, September 6, was in all respects a good 
one, the spacious hall being well filled with 
exhibits, scarcely, indeed, leaving suflicient 
room for the accommodation of the in¬ 
terested throng of exhibitors and spectators 
who gathered together to inspect and dis¬ 
cuss the merits of the flowers, fruits, and 
vegetables staged. Hardy flowers were par¬ 
ticularly well shown, and the first prize ex¬ 
hibit of six bunches of herbaceous flowers 
was of a high standard. Mr. J. A. Taylor 
may be congratulated upon his skill as a 
cultivator, and his tasteful arrangement, as 
well as for his judgment in selecting as sub¬ 
jects Veronica subsessilis, Lobelia cardinaHs 
Firefly, Anemone japonica alba, Helianthus 
maximus, a very good form of Gaillardia 
grandiflora, and the bright Monarda didyma 
Cambridge Scarlet. Mr. Jas. Cockburn 
showed a creditable set of six show and fancy 
dahlias, for which first prize was awarded ; 
and other exhibitors competed keenly for 
the prizes offered for carnations, marigolds, 
annuals, and sweet peas, the latter, as beu 
hoves a town renowned as the home of the 
Scottish sweet pea champion, being quite a 
featu^. Some useful window plants were 
exhibited, and a plant of Campanula iso- 
phylla alba shown by Mr. Peter Lugton was 
exceptionally fine. Indeed, it is a long time 
since we saw a more floriferous specimen of 
this charming basket plant at any show. 
Turning from the purely decorative to the 
utilitarian section, we found a fine array of 
well-grown tomatoes, potatoes, leeks (some 
capital examples being staged of this favou¬ 
rite exhibitioin vegetable), and, in fact, it 
may be said all seasonable vegetables were 
plentiful and good. 
Fruit, too, was shown, some of the apples 
being of good size, clear, and bright in 
colour, and in the case of the earlier dessert 
varieties well ripened for Scottish-grown 
fruit. Altogether we were well pleased with 
Duns Horticultural Show, and gladly record 
the fact that the committee and exhibitors 
exerted themselves to good purpose, well de¬ 
serving the- success their venture apparently 
enjoy^. 
Royal Caledonian Horticultural 
Society. 
(Continued from page 688.) 
of Mrs. John Laing won in the pink class, 
and Messrs. CrolEs Frau Karl Druschkis were 
adjudged the best whites. 
Twenty-four blooms of roses formed the 
leading class for the Queen of Flowers, in 
the gardeners and amateurs’ section, and 
some good blooms were staged. Mr. J. Simp¬ 
son, gardener to the Earl of Dalhousie, Pan- 
mure Gardens, Carnoustie, was first prize¬ 
winner, and his exhibit was very creditable. 
Mdme. Melanie Soupert, Ethel Malcolm, 
Mildred Grant, and Avoca were a few names 
of varieties shown. Mrs. Russell, Rosegarth, 
Newton Mearns, was awarded second prize. 
Suzanne, Marie Rodocanaohie, and Caroline 
Testout being among the best'blooms. Mr. 
Lawrence Black, fcngslassie, Fife, was 
third. Mr. Simpson scored another success 
for twelve blooms, Mr. W. Lockhart, Rubis- 
law, Aberdeen, taking second prize, whilst for 
twelve teas the chief winner was Mr. W. 
Young, Kirkcowan. 
A great deal of interest was taken in the 
class for a decorative display of roses, occupy¬ 
ing 15ft. by 5ft. of staging. Three entries 
were st^ed, Messrs. J. Fairley and Co., Cair- 
ney Hill, Fifeshire, taking premier award. 
They had Rayon d’Or, good m colour; 
Lady Alice Stanley, Earl of Warwick, 
Duchess of Wellington, Mrs. A. Munt, 
Pharisaer, and a host of other good autumnal 
roses. Mr. R. C. Ferguson, Dunfermline, 
was awarded second prize for a bold display, 
in which Frau Karl Druschki was prominent, 
with Mrs. J. Laing, and such things as La 
Tosca, Duchess of Wellington, and Chas. J. 
Graham. Mr. W. Ferguson, Dunfermline, 
received third prize, his also being a very 
pleasing exhibit for September. Mr. J. Wil¬ 
son, gardener to Sir John Gilmour, Bart., 
Montrave, Leven, put up six good bunches of 
rambler roses, winning first prize; White 
seconu. oi roses in senanti 
colours made a big show, but lim^ 
space forbid details. * 
SWEET PEA§ 
These made a wonderful show and 
was much enthusiasm in evidence on accom 
of the competition for the National Svftt 
Pea Society’s Scottish Challenge Cup 
twelve vases. Some splendid exnibits wm 
staged in this class, and the fortumje 
winner of first prize and cup was Mr Job 
Petrie, gardener to Sir Thos. Burnett, Bart 
Crathes Castle, Aberdeen. He showed Agru 
cola, Edrom Beauty, Nubian, Clara Curtk, 
Mrs. C. W. Breadraore, Thos. Steveihwn, 
Lavender Geo. Herbert, Melba, Roeabelk. 
Lady Mille^, Etta Dyke, and Sunproof Cji*. 
son. All the flowers were good, and stood* 
Ross, Comrie, took second prize with quite i 
good lot of flowers, the third prize goiujr * 
Mr. Thos. M. Kirkwood, Crieff. There wer^bt 
competitors. Another class for twelve vasa 
found Mr. John Petrie again to the foie. 
Dobbie’s Cream, Inspector, Elsie Herbert, 
and Rosabelle were good, R. F. Felton ahi 
being very attractive. Second prize wentte 
Mr. John R. Paterson, Beild Farm, Gargi^ 
nock, Stirlingshire, who had lost a little ii 
the matter of staging. Third prize went It 
Mr. John Loan, Boughtrig, Coldstream. 
VEGETABLES. 
The collections of eighteen dishes of vqie- 
:abl€8 were a grand lot. There were thw 
mtries, and there was really but litwjjj 
iween them, although we quite agreed 
he judges’ award, which gave tiret prut 
x> Mr. Robert Stuart, gardener to Viscojrt 
Vlaitland, Thirlestane Castle Gardens. ^ 
stuart had some very fine onions, beautrti^ 
Dlanched leeks, Cramond Blo^m 
IS fine and even as could be. Golden Ball w 
lips, excellent cucumbers, 
Dureuips. He also had peas, dwarib^ 
^rnatoes, beetroot, and celery. All tw 
;ables were of good types, and the 
^as well done. Mr. Wm. Young, 
ras awarded second prize, his omoM » 
lairrots being very good , Jijka. 
lotato and The Provost were g^ 
uid cauliflowers and oele^ «!• 
>rize was awarded Mr. Mm. G- 
lener to Lord O’Neill, Tlmnes 
:rim, whom we may 
ipon an excellent exhibit, althoug P 
ast on the list. ^ 
In another class for 
’ound some extremely K?9d 
Illy in the first-prize 
Jhas. Shaw, gardener to .S- 
Kippen. Ailsa Oaig onions were^ 
ipeeimens; Tender and True 
r-ntermcdiate carrots, ^nd 
;oes were all grand, and the w ^ p, 
iidly grown. Mr. John jti, tf- 
■ori^iatory, Stranraer, was poiit. 
>ther excellent exhibit, th« p„iv 
ve thought, being sonie 
lowers. Mr. Samuel Goidom ^ 
tVigtownshire, was extend’!'^ 
>eing seven entries. ^ 
ihown, some of the hnlbs ^ 
fir. Robert Wataon, Thow^^^ 
Surrey, w^ ^^*1;?^“Stuart' Thirl^ 
ralbs. Mr. remarkably.? 
IJastie Gardens, showed ^ 
Gardens, showeo 
for which he receivrf 
re competition, and in the 
there were some ?pl^"di 
ve varieties shown t>,| ajJ* 
le Dou.glas, were really ^1^“, gya. »*• 
-J —w shown by Mr. '<• 
Lie UOUgias, V Mr 
.nd prize lot. shown by Mr. 
t equalled them. cotfP^ 
regret that limits f 
lold over our report of , 
exhibits until the next is^^J 
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