September 27,1913. 
THE GARDENERS* MAGAZINE. 
splendid examples of Ailsa Craig, Magnum 
Bonum, Fixcelsior, Golden Ball, Sutton’s Al, 
and Premier. Mr. £. Beckett secured second 
prize with fine examples of Ailsa Craig, Ex¬ 
celsior, and Anglo-Spanisli; while Mr. Ell- 
wood was third. 
There were only two entrants for nine 
kinds of salads, Mr. E. Beckett leading off 
with a most tempting exhibit w^hich in¬ 
cluded lettuces, endive, tomatoes, radishes, 
cucumbers, beet, and cress; while the second 
prize fell to Mr. Thos. Jones for a worthy 
exhibit; while for six kinds Mr. G. Ell- 
wood won first prize, having some fine toma¬ 
toes. lettuces, and endive, Messrs. H. Smith 
and E. K. Janes winning the other prizes 
in the order named. 
For six kinds of vegetables of the minor 
ord.^r, Mr. E. Beckett secured the premier 
award, having good dishes of aubergines, 
celeriac, kohl rabi, salsafy, yellow capsicums, 
and scorzonera; Mr. E. E. Janes was second 
with some good red capsicums, kohl rabi, 
fine aubergines, and Chinese artichokes; 
while Mr. G. Ellwood was placed third. 
The scarlet runner beans were excellent in 
such a season, the first prize going to Mr. 
H. Keep, who staged New Exhibition; Mr. 
H. Smith foliow'ed with typical examples of 
Scarlet Emperor; while Mr. G. Ellwood 
brought up the rear with Prizewinner. The 
prizes for climbing kidney beans were hotly 
contested, Mr. J. J. Staward, St. Fort, New'- 
port, Fife, leading, followed by Messrs. G. 
Elhvood and E. Beckett in the order named. 
For dwarf kidney beans there were eleven, 
entries, Mr. H. Smith being first with a 
splendid sample of Magpie; Messrs. T. Jones 
and W. West, gardener to Mr. Knox, Holt 
Hatch, Alton, taking the other prizes re¬ 
spectively. There was a capital entry for 
beet, most of the examples being well 
selected. Mr. F. L. Pike was first with 
Carter’s Black; Mr. E. E. Janes being 
second with Sutton’s Black; Mr. E. Beckett 
was third. 
Messrs. G. Ellwood, F. J. Barrett, and 
r. L. Pike staged the best Brussels sproiits, 
and the prizes were allotted in the same 
order. The competition for three heads of 
spremts only brought out two exhibitors, Mr. 
b. Beckett winning first, followed by Mr. 
1*. J. Barrett. Cabbages did not produce 
a very keen display, Mr. E. Beckett having 
tile best of six competitors. Mr. A. Wilkin- 
^n was first for three heads of savoys, stag- 
nig Perfection. Cauliflowers were not great 
by any means, and Air. E. Beckett was the 
lortunate winner; while Air. A. Basile se¬ 
cured the first prize for celeriac. 
Out of six entries for white celery, Mr. E. 
^kett won with fine examples "of Solid 
bite winning the first for celery also. 
;-ucumbers were not a very strong class, Mr. 
. Avery winning with a nice brace of Tele- 
exhibit of leeks attracted much 
attention Mr. G. Ellwood taking the first 
1^^^^ Sutton’s Prizetaker, really fine 
P Mr. E. Beckett was second. Mr. 
mar^ws prize with vegetable 
^^Icr led off for six onions, 
developed bulbs of Pre- 
^.* was second. Mr. H. 
mv ^§rain led off for six flat bulbs, stag- 
Al. Mr. E. R. Janes 
^ X parsnips from nine en- 
conHiK Tender and True in perfect 
prize f°" i ^^kett secured the first 
carrots, staging new Bed In- 
termediate; while Mr. J^ J? Barrett was 
short varieties, staging 
^^dard. In the class for peas, Mr" H 
Mr Gladstone; while 
Model White Stone 
ickpff other classes Messrs, 
dinners were the first prize 
the n- dish classes for pota- 
M’ winners w^ere Messrs. 
The f ’ and J. E. Shirlev. 
the fir«f excellent in quality, 
Gardper ^ing awarded to Mr. H. C. 
the sa^a 1 I^"h:e of York; while 
class for ^JEhih>itor was successful in the 
yellow varieties. The ornamental 
tomatoes did not produce anything remark¬ 
able, Mr. J. Taylor being awarded firs^ 
rize with very large bunches of M'on. 
er of Italy; while for any other vegetable 
not named in the schedule Mr. E. Beckett 
won first prize with Globe artichokes; Mr. 
A. Basile followed with flue red cabbages; 
while Mr. P. B. Awcock was third with a 
dish of salsafy. 
Mr. G. Ellwood won the silver challenge 
cup for the highest points in the vegetable 
show. 
National Chrysanthemum 
Society. 
The Floral Committee had a small amount 
of w’ork to do on September 22, but Messi-s. 
M . M’ells and Co., Merstham, saved the situa¬ 
tion by staging about a dozen good buncheis 
of showy flowers of early varieties, notably 
Olive, chestnut red; Susie, salmou-buff; Gol. 
den Firebrand, a simiT from Firebrand; 
AVopsie, an orange and yellow single; Pepsie, 
single white; and Annie, a light orange-vel- 
low single. Messi-s. W. Wells and Co. were 
accorded a vote of thanks for their interest¬ 
ing exhibit. 
There was a goodly attendance at the 
meeting of the General Committee at Carr’s 
Eestaurant during the evening, and it was 
particularly pleasing to find twenty-five 
nominations for membeivhip, including a 
number of Japanese gentlemen. 
On Monday evening last tlie Executive 
Committee of this society held a meeting 
at Carr’s Eestaurant, when Mr. T. Bevan 
took the chair. The Bradford and District 
Chrysanthemum Society was admitted into 
affiliation. The Secretary reported on the 
annual outing, which took place on July 21 
last, to Friar Park, the residence of Sir 
Frank Crisp, Bart. The day was fine, and 
140 members and friends attended. Tea was 
provided by Sir FYaiik, and the whole under¬ 
taking was succe.Hsful ar.’d greatlv eiijovi'd. 
On November 27 Sir Albert Eollft lias pro¬ 
mised to take the chair at the annual dinner, 
which w’ill be held at the Holborn Eestau¬ 
rant. 
The Conference is fixed for December 10, 
the papers being as follows : “ The Evolution 
and Development of the Outdoor Chrysan¬ 
themum,” by Mr. Norman Davis; “Chry¬ 
santhemums for Outdoor Decoration,'’ by 
Air. Bevan. On the table were some fine 
examples cf Mr. Bevan's cultural skill in 
the outfloor culture of these flowers, which 
were much admired. 
In connection with the appointment of 
judges for the OctoWr and Noveml3er show’s 
it was resolved that the money prizes 
awarded should be paid immediately after 
each show. 
Mr. Harman Payne gave .some details con¬ 
cerning the Ghent Chrysanthemum Show 
and Congress to be held from the 25th to the 
28th prox., and Air. Bevan reported on his 
visit to the International Horticultural Con¬ 
gress held there last month. 
Twenty-five new Fellow’s and members 
were added to the roll. 
North of Scotland Horticul¬ 
tural and Arboricultural 
Association. 
The annual mee^ting of the members of this 
association was held in the Botaiiiical Class¬ 
room, Aberdeen University, and was largely 
attended. Mr. Lockhart, president, was 
in the chaiir. The Secretary, Mr. William 
Eeid, submitted his annual report, which 
w’as considered very satisfactory. Mr. M’. 
Wyllie, treasurer, submitted the annual bal¬ 
ance-sheet, w^hich was also regarded as very 
favourable. Both reports were unanimously'^^ 
adopted. Tlie election of officials for the 
coming year w as then proceeded v ith, afld 
the folicwTng appointments made ; President, 
Air. Lockhart; vice-president, Air. A*"Bob- 
son; secretary, Mr. William Eeid; trea¬ 
surer, Mr. M'. Wyllie. Tlie new./imembers 
a dded to the committee were; Messrs. Hen¬ 
derson, J. AEDonald, W. Cummiug, Tocher, 
and Ironside. It was agreed after a vo'te 
to affiliate w ith the Eoyal Horticultural So¬ 
ciety. Ixmdoii. 
Dumfries and Galloway 
Gardeners' Association. 
This association, established in the begin¬ 
ning of 1913. hold its annual business meet¬ 
ing in .<t. CoMrge’s Hall. Dumfries, the other 
day. In the absence of the retiring presi¬ 
dent. Mr. S. Arnott. Siinnyinead. the chair 
was oiTupied by Mr. William Hutchinson, 
Terregles (Jardens. Dumfries, vice-president. 
The report of the past s<*ssion's w’ork was of 
a satisfactory character, and the pro.pects 
of the association are highly promising. On 
the motion of the chairman. .Mr. S. Arnott 
W’as unanimously rca])pointed president. .Mr. 
M . Hutchinson was re-elected vice-president, 
with Mr. David Hunter, of Messrs. Harr and 
Hunter, nurserymen, Dumfries, as honorary 
secretary and treasurer. .Vrrangements w’ore 
inade for the coming session, these includ¬ 
ing m<»etiiigs on the fir>t Saturday of each 
month, with s|)ecial meetings at intervals. 
It was agn^ed to l)egin a collecting l>ox for 
the Eoyal Gardeners’ Orphan Fui:a. 
Broug^hty Ferry Horticultural 
Association. 
The ordinary monthly meetings of this a.-- 
sociation were resumen on the Kith inst. The 
President, i\Ir. James Bethel, ])resided over 
a good at tend an ce. The lecTurer was Mr. 
\Vm. Grant. Fernhall Gardens, who had for 
his subject “ IirpresRons of the Interimtional 
Horticultural Exhibition, (Tielsea, 1912.” 
As the lecture was beautifully illustrated 
by npavard cf seventy laiitern slides, it served 
to refresh the memories of those who had 
visited the exhibition, and proved a source 
of considerable interest and pleasure to 
those less fortunate. 
Oil the motion of the President, the lec¬ 
turer rei'cived. (piite an ovation for his in¬ 
teresting and in.‘<tructive address. Tlie 
monthly prize was awarded to Mr. David 
Keillor, Sealmurne Gardens, for a stand €<f 
twenty-four cactus dahlia blooms, while the 
president exhibited James Grieve apples. 
OBITUARY. 
MR. J. S. MOSS. 
Mr. John Snow’ Mo.ss, of M'intershill, 
Bishop’.s Waltham, died at his residence on 
September 11. Mr. Moss, who was 54 years 
of age, was a well-known amateur horUcul- 
turist. ar.d devoted considerable attention to 
orchid culture, and especially to raising 
hybrid odontoglossums and odontiqdas. For 
mary years he occupied a seat on the E.H.S. 
Orchid Committee, and he was a judge at tlie 
recent Ghent Horticultural Eithibition. Air. 
Moss had recently paid a visrit to the Conti¬ 
nent, and was taWn ill on his return home, 
death being caused by jkn apoplectic seizure. 
MR. A. H/KENT, B.A. 
At the advanced age of 85 years there 
passed away on J<epteml>er 12. after a long 
illness, one of tJie quietest of w’orkers in hor¬ 
ticulture—Mr. Adolphus H. Kent. Air. Kent 
will be well kilowu to many who have served 
at the Veit^iiian Nurseries" at Chebea, or at 
Kew’, foy.'Jie w’as an excellent botanist, and 
one of the gentlest and kindliest of men, 
alway^^ willing to give any information he 
poss$«ked to an enquirer. He was severely 
handicapped by deafness, and this led him to 
relinquish his duties as a schoolmaster, and 
^come private secretary to Mr. (now’ Sir) 
Harry J. Veitch. Mr. Kent was mainly re¬ 
sponsible for “ A Alanual of Coniferae,”" and 
rendered considerable a.ssistance in the pro¬ 
duction of “ A Alanual of Orchidaceous 
Plants.” Mr. Kent was born at Bletchingley, 
and obtained his B.A., London, in 1870. He 
was an associate of the Linnean Societv, and 
in his earlier years was a mu.sician "of uo 
mean order. 
