April  5,  1900. 
JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
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Brigliton  Show. 
April  3fd  and  4th. 
The  ninth  annual  spring  show  of  the  Brighton  and  Sussex  Horti¬ 
cultural  Society  was  held  in  the  Pavilion,  and  proved  worthy  of  the 
best  traditions  of  the  Society.  Both  halls  were  well  filled.  The  groups 
of  plants  and  tables  of  Orchids  were  the  chief  features.  The  compe¬ 
tition  in  the  majority  of  the  classes  was  below  the  average. 
There  were  two  entries  in  the  class  for  a  group  of  flowering  and 
foliage  plants,  to  occupy  a  space  18  feet  by  7  feet.  Mr.  Geo.  Miles, 
Victoria  Nursery,  Brighton,  was  placed  first  with  an  effective  arrange¬ 
ment  of  spring  flowering  plants,  chiefly  composed  of  Azaleas,  Olivias, 
Cyclamens,  Ericas,  Daffodils,  Tulips,  and  Primroses.  Foliage  plants 
were  agreeably  dispersed  throughout,  the  suiall  Ferns,  Asparagus,  and 
Aralias  being  conspicuous.  Mr.  J.  Hill,  gardener  to  W.  Wallis,  Esq., 
Springfield,  Withdean,  was  second  with  a  good  informal  arrangement  of 
taller  plants  than  those  in  the  first  prize  group. 
Two  beautiful  tables  of  Orchids  were  arranged  with  Ferns,  the 
first  prize  falling  to  Mr.  J.  Harper,  gardener  to  E.  A.  Tucker,  Esq., 
Vernon  Lodge,  Preston,  who  staged  a  gay  table,  on  which  the  most 
class  for  twelve  pots  of  Polyanthus  Narcissi,  and  he  well  merited  the 
first  prize  which  was  awarded.  The  plants  were  just  in  the  acme  of 
condition.  The  same  exhibitor  was  also  an  isolated  first  for  twelve 
pots  of  Narcissi,  staging  some  good  Horsefieldi,  Emperor,  and  Princeps. 
For  twelve  pots  of  Cyclamens,  Mr.  C.  Murrell,  gardener  to  Mrs. 
Jenkins,  Franklands,  Burgess  Hill,  was  well  to  the  fore  with  a  good 
variety  of  plants,  followed  by  Mr.  Geo.  Miles.  Azalea  indica  was 
represented  by  two  exhibitors.  Mr.  F.  Collis,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Hughes, 
Preston  Park  Avenue,  proved  the  victor  with  well -flowered  plants  of 
medium  size,  while  Mr.  J.  Hill  was  second  with  plants  that  were  far 
from  ready.  The  Deutzias  were  only  moderate  in  quality.  Mr.  J.  Hill 
was  placed  first,  followed  by  Mr.  H.  Head,  Hove.  There  was  a  better 
competition  for  six  pots  of  Dielytras,  Mr.  H.  Head  staging  six  beautiful 
plants,  while  Mr.  V/.  E.  Anderson  was  second  with  larger  plants,  but 
they  were  not  ready,  and  Mr.  Geo.  Miles  third. 
The  class  for  six  pots  of  Richardias  was  excellent,  and  the 
competition  good,  Mr.  .J.  Harper  securing  premier  honours  with 
plants  carrying  from  six  to  eight  splendid  spathes.  Mr.  W.  E.  Anderson 
was  second  with  larger  plants,  carrying  more  flowers,  but  they  lacked 
the  quality  so  prominent  in  the  first  prize  entry  ;  Mr.  G.  Miles  was 
third.  For  twelve  Genistas  Mr.  H.  Head  was  placed  first  for  large 
plants,  beautifully  grown  and  a  mass  of  yellow  flowers.  Messrs.. 
Fig.  81.— CONSERVATOBY  AT  PRIDEADX  PLACE.  {Seepage  289  ) 
prominent  plants  were  some  good  Odontoglossum  crispum,  Oncidiums 
in  variety,  Dendrobiums  Ainsworthi,  Wardianum,  and  nobile,  with  a 
few  choice  Cattleyas  ;  and  Mr.  H.  Garnett,  gardener  to  R.  G.  Fletcher, 
Esq.,  Mount  Harry,  Preston,  was  second,  staging  some  choice  Odonto- 
glossums,  Cattleyas,  and  Dendrobiums,  the  groundwork  of  Ferns 
eiVectually  hiding  the  pots. 
The  competition  for  twelve  Hyacinths  brought  out  a  good  compe¬ 
tition,  but  there  was  nothing  startling  in  the  quality.  Mr.  W.  E. 
Anderson,  gardener  to  B.  Parish,  Esq.,  Preston  Park  Avenue,  Brighton, 
was  first  with  good  spikes  of  Norma,  King  of  Blues,  Gigantea,  and 
Charles  Dickens.  Mr.  G.  F.  Bunney,  Lewes  Road,  Brighton,  was  a 
capital  second,  and  Mr.  J.  Harper  third  with  an  even  display. 
Twelve  pots  of  Tulips  only  secured  two  entries,  bnt  they  were  both 
good,  Mr.  W.  E.  Anderson  having  good  specimens  of  Keizers  Kroon, 
Cottage  Maid,  \''ermilion  Brilliant,  and  L’lmmaculc,  and  Mr.  J.  Harper 
was  second  with  a  bright,  fresh  collection,  though  hardly  so  developed 
as  the  other  exhibit. 
Strange  to  say  the  prizes  for  six  Primulas  were  all  awarded  to 
white- flowered  plants.  Mr.  G.  Hart,  gardener  to  H.  Head,  Esq., 
Shoreham,  was  placed  first  with  good  fresh  plants;  Mr.  AV.  E. 
Anderson  was  second;  and  Mr.  J.  Hill  third;  The  class  for  twelve 
pots  of  Lily  of  the  Valley  made  an  imposing  display.  Mr.  A.  E. 
Golding,  gardener  to  H.  G.  Vowles,  Esq.,  Dyke  Road,  was  first  with 
some  well-developed  plants,  carrying  plenty  of  spikes.  Messrs. 
AV.  Miles  &  Co.,  Church  Road,  Hove,  was  second ;  and  The  Brighton 
Florists’  Stores  third.  Mr.  J.  Harper  was  the  only  exhibitor  in  the 
AV.  Miles  &  Co.  were  a  good  second,  and  the  Brighton  Florists’  Stores 
third.  Mr.  J.  Harper  had  the  best  six  pots  of  Lillium  Harrisi,  followed  by 
Mr.  AV.  E.  Anderson,  while  Messrs.  AV.  Miles  &  Co.  brought  up  the  rear. 
In  the  class  for  twelve  bunches  of  Narcissi  Mr.  J.  Harper  was  first 
with  a  bright  fresh  collection,  which  included  Henry  Irving,  Empress, 
Emperor,  Golden  Spur,  and  Sir  AVatkin.  Mr.  M.  Tourle,  gardener  to 
F.  Barchard,  Esq.,  Uckfield,  was  second  with  excellent  bunches  of 
j  Victoria,  Empress,  M.  J.  Berkeley,  and  P.  R.  Barr.  Mignonette  was 
well  staged,  Mr.  J.  Mills,  Kingston-by-Sea,  being  first  with  six  grand 
pots.  The  Brighton  Florists’  Supply  came  second,  and  Mr.  G.  Hart  was 
third,  both  with  weaker  exhibits. 
There  were  two  competitors  in  the  class  for  ten  Orchids,  and 
Mr.  H.  Garrett  won  easily  with  a  grand  specimen  of  Cymbidium 
Lowianum,  a  welt  flowered  plant  of  Dendrobium  Dalhousianum, 
Cypripediums  loevigatum,  insigne,  and  Rothschildianum,  also  Cattleyas 
Trianso,  T.  Fletcherianum  and  Mendeli,  with  a  beautiful  plant  of 
Odontoglossum  Andersoniauum.  Mr.  J.  Harper  was  second  with  much 
smaller  specimens.  The  Cinerarias  were  bright  and  contrasted  well 
with  the  golden  Genistas.  Mr.  L.  E.  Cooke,  gardener  to  Miss  Smith, 
AVithdean,  was  first  with  a  pleasing  variety.  Air.  G.  Hart  was  second 
with  dwarfer  plants  that  will  improve.  The  colours  were  excellent. 
Messrs.  AV.  Balchin  &  Sons,  Hove  and  Brighton,  arranged  an  artistic 
group  of  flowering  plants  and  Ferns,  with  a  few  specimen  Palms.  The 
large  blocks  of  Dendrobium  nobile,  Anthuriums,  Azaleas,  Hydrangeas, 
and  Cyclamens  were  excellent,  and  the  edging  of  Isolepis  and  Asparagus 
1  Sprengeri  formed  a  pleasing  front. 
