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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
August  25.  1893. 
it  contained  many  choice  Orchids  the  effect  was  in  several  instances  quite 
spoilt  by  the  introduction  ot  blooms  of  a  “dirty  white  ”  Eupatorium. 
Messrs.  Perkins  k  Sons  were  also  first  for  a  ball  bouquet  and  bridal 
bouquet  with  very  beautiful  exhibits  ;  second,  Messrs.  Pope  k  Sons  ot 
Birmingham  ;  third,  Messrs.  Jenkinson  &  Son.  Fur  two  similar  bouquets, 
from  which  Orchids  were  excluded,  Messrs.  Jones  k  Sons  were  first  with 
pleasing  exhibit0.  Mr.  W.  Treseder,  Cardiff,  won  well  in  the  class  for 
one  bouquet  of  Cactus  Dahlias,  with  any  kind  of  foliage,  with  a  pale 
yellow-tinted  variety,  arranged  in  a  light  and  pleasing  way.  This  exhibit 
also  had  the  merit  of  not  being  unduly  large.  Messrs.  Pope  k  Son  were 
second,  and  Messrs.  Kimberley  &  Sons,  Coventry,  third.  Messrs.  Perkins 
and  Sons  were  again  to  the  fore  with  a  bouquet  of  Roses  (owrn  foliage), 
the  colours  used  being  apricot,  cream,  and  pale  yellow  ;  second,  Messrs. 
Pope  &  Sons  ;  third,  Mr.  W.  Treseder.  Shower  bouquet  of  Sweet  Peas  with 
any  foliage. — First,  Messrs.  Pope  k  Sons,  with  a  very  tasteful  arrangement 
in  regard  to  colour  blending  ;  second.  Messrs.  Perkins  &  Sons.  Six 
buttonholes  and  six  sprays. — First,  Messrs.  Perkins  k  Sons  ;  second, 
Messrs.  Jenkinson  ;  third,  Jones  &  Sons. 
For  a  s’and  of  cut  flowers  for  table  decoration  a  very  pretty  and  novel 
arrangement  won  Mr.  Lorratt  the  first  prize.  The  stand,  which  was 
made  of  white  metal,  was  fashioned  to  represent  the  entrance  to  the 
Temple  of  Flora.  Sweet  Peas  were  the  only  flowers  used,  but  these 
were  tastefully  associated  with  suitable  foliage,  and  the  exhibit  won 
easily.  For  a  collection  of  stove  and  greenhouse  flowers  (Orchids  ex¬ 
cluded). — First.  Mr.  B  Cromwell,  gardener  to  Sutton  Timmis,  Esq., 
Cleveley  Hall,  Liverpool.  Fine  bunches  of  red  and  white  Lapageria  were 
in  this  exhibit  hung  from  a  wire  arch  covered  with  greenery  at  the  back, 
the  other  bunches  being  placed  in  separate  glasses  aDd  given  ample  room, 
All  were  good,  but  Ixora  coccinea,  Dipladenia  Brearleyana,  and  Gloriosa 
suprrba  should  be  especially  mentioned.  The  same  exhibitor  won  for 
six  bunches  of  flowers  similar  in  character.  Twenty-four  Roses,  single 
blooms. — First,  Messrs.  D.  k  W.  Croll,  Dundee,  who  staged  bright  large 
examples.  Some  of  the  best  among  them  were  Her  Majesty,  Etienne 
Levet,  aud  Marie  Van  Houtte.  Second,  Messrs.  Harkness  &  Son,  Bedale. 
This  firm  won  for  a  collection  of  Gladioli,  space  25  feet  by  5  feet,  with  a 
really  grand  exhibit,  the  spikes  being  large,  and  the  individual  flower 
pips,  of  wonderful  size,  are  brilliant  in  colour. 
For  a  collection  of  Dahlias,  any  varieties,  space  allowed  10  feet  by  5, 
shown  with  their  own  foliage  and  buds,  first  Mr.  Treseder,  Cardiff,  who 
had  good  singles,  Cactus,  and  Shows  set  up  in  the  usual  formal  style  for 
collections.  Mr.  J.  Goddard  was  a  very  striking  variety  among  the 
shaded  yellows,  as  also  was  Goldfinder  :  Henriette  and  Dr.  Keynes  were 
attractive  in  other  colours.  Second  Mr.  Campbell,  High  Blantyre,  and 
third  Messrs.  Keynes,  Williams  &  Co.,  Salisbury.  Each  of  these  two 
exhibitors  adopted  a  bolder  style  in  the  arrangement  of  their  exhibits. 
In  the  class  for  a  collection  of  hardy  flowers  (annuals  and  shrubs 
excluded)  to  occupy  a  space  of  15  by  5,  there  were  several  exhibits 
staged,  which  In  themselves  made  a  magnificent  display.  First  Messrs. 
Harkness  k  Sons,  with  grand  bunches  of  the  leading  species  and  varieties 
of  herbaceous  plants.  Second  Mr.  Gunn,  Birmingham  ;  third  Messrs. 
Barr  k  Sons,  Covent  Gaiden. 
Mr.  B.  Davis,  Yeovil,  had  the  best  collection  of  tuberous  Begonias, 
which  made  an  imposing  display,  Klondyke,  Ajax,  Stella,  and  Thunderer 
(double  crimson)  were  prominent  flowers.  Carnations  were  largely  and 
well  shown.  The  best  collection  came  from  Messrs.  Laing  k  Mather,  Kelso, 
N.B.  Their  flowers,  which  were  shown  with  long  stems,  were  of  fine  size 
and  colour  ;  Duchess  of  Fife,  The  Pasha,  and  Primrose  League  were  con¬ 
spicuous  varieties.  Messrs.  Keynes,  Williams  k  Co.,  Salisbury,  secured 
the  first  prize  for  twelve  bunches  of  Pompon  Dahlias  with  an  exhibit  of 
good  quality.  Emily  Hopper,  Lilian,  Phoebe,  and  Bacchus  were  varieties 
which  showed  up  to  advantage  in  this  collection.  For  twelve  Show  and 
Fancy  varieties,  Mr.  Stoddard,  Longton,  won  ;  and  Messrs.  Jones 
and  Sons  of  Shrewsbury  obtained  the  first  prize  in  a  strong  class  for 
a  collection  of  Cactus  Dahlias  to  occupy  a  space  of  5  feet  by  4  feet. 
Dr.  C.  H.  Sanky,  Boreatton  Park,  won  Messrs.  Eckford's  challenge  cup 
lor  thirty-six  varieties  of  Peas  with  a  splendid  exhibit. 
Non-competing-  Exhibits. 
These  were  so  numerous  that  it  seems  well  nigh  impossible  to 
justice  to  them.  Mr.  E.  Murrell,  Portland  Nursery,  Shrewsbury, 
displayed  a  fine  group  of  cut  Roses  of  popular  varieties,  and  was  awarded 
a  gold  medal.  Mr.  H.  Eckford,  Wem,  Salop,  showed  a  splendid  collection 
of  his  famous  Sweet  Peas,  and  was  also  awarded  a  gold  medal.  Messrs. 
Prichard  k  Sons,  Shrewsbury,  showed  a  grand  collection  of  border 
Carnations,  in  seven  or  eight  dozen  sprays  ;  it  was  an  exhibit  worthy  of 
honour. 
Messrs.  F.  Sander  k  Co.,  St.  Albans,  staged  a  group  of  choice  plants, 
in  which  their  showy  new  Acalypha  Sanderi  appeared  to  great  advantage. 
Messrs.  H.  Cannell  k  Sons,  of  Swanley,  arranged  a  circular  group  of 
their  brilliant  new  Cannas,  which  proved  a  great  attraction  to  thousands 
of  visitors.  Mr.  W.  Sydenham,  Tamworth,  exhibited  Viola  blooms  ;  Mr. 
Mortimer,  Farnham,  Surrey,  Cactus  Dahlias  ;  and  Messrs.  Harrison  and 
Sons,  of  Leicester,  a  fine  collection  of  Broad  Beans.  Messrs.  Webb  and 
Sons,  Stourbridge,  hardy  flowers,  in  which  their  fine  strains  of  Gaillardias 
were  seen  to  advantage.  Mr.  A.  Myres,  of  Sutton  Lane  Nurseries, 
Shrewsbury,  staged  Zonal  Pelargoniums  in  pots,  and  a  large  collection  of 
ent  blooms.  Messrs.  R.  Hartland  &  Sons,  Cork,  crossed  the  Channel  to 
bring  a  collection  of  tuberous-rooted  Begonias. 
Messrs.  Dicksons,  Ltd.,  Chester,  staged  a  large  group  of  plants  and 
shrubs,  including  that  fine  shrub  Cupressus  macrocarpa  lutea,  and  the 
new  Cordyline  Kippsi.  Mr.  P.  Blair,  gardener  to  his  Grace  the  Duke 
of  Sutherland,  staged  a  stand  of  a  seedling  border  Carnation  named 
Trentham  Rose  ;  the  colour  is  a  clear  rose  pink,  and  the  calyx  does  not 
split.  A  first-class  certificate  was  awarded. — H.  D. 
TROWBRIDGE. — August  17th. 
The  forty-ninth  annual  Show  of  the  Trowbridge  Horticultural 
Society  was  held  on  Wednesday  last,  under  the  most  favourable  con¬ 
ditions  as  regards  weather,  large  attendance,  and  a  good  all-round  display. 
As  is  usual  Fuchsias  were  a  leading  ft  ature  in  the  monster  plant  tent,  and 
the  veteran  exhibitor,  Mr.  George  Tucker,  who  has  contributed  for  so 
many  years  plants  of  such  excellence,  still  claims  the  foremost  position. 
His  plants  are  perfect  models,  both  in  stature,  freedom  of  blossom,  and 
in  vigour.  Mr.  George  Bridgman,  gardener  to  E.  R.  Trotman,  Esq., 
Frome,  was  a  good  second,  and  Mr.  Pocock,  Trowbridge,  third,  for  six 
plants  ;  and  the  same  positions  were  repeated  in  the  class  for  four  plants. 
For  nine  specimen  flowering  plants  Mr.  Matthews,  gardener  to  Sir 
Roger  Brown,  was  first  ;  Mr.  Pymm,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Goldsmith,  second, 
and  Mr.  Geo.  Tucker  third.  The  last  named  easily  secured  the  first  prize 
in  the  class  for  six  plants,  he  having  beautifully  flowered  and  well-trained 
plants  of  Bougainvillea  Sanderiana.  Clerodendron  Balfourianum,  Dipla¬ 
denia  Brearleyana  (very  fino),  Ixora  Moori,  Statice  Gilberti,  and 
Allamanda  nobilis  ;  Mr.  Mathews  was  second,  and  Messrs.  W.  J.  Stokes 
and  Son  third.  For  three  specimens  Mr.  Tucker  was  again  successful, 
having  extra  fine  Dipladenia  Brearleyana,  Bougainvillea  glabra,  and 
Ixora  Tuckeri.  Mr.  Matthews  bad  an  unusually  handsome  specimen 
of  Rondeletia  speciosa  major,  and  Erica  Austiniana  in  his  exhibit. 
Ferns  and  Mosses  (fifteen  plants)  made  the  largest  show  seen  for 
some  time,  and  here  Mr.  Tucker  still  maintained  his  reputation  by  taking 
first,  followed  by  Messrs.  Stokes  &  Son  and  A.  P.  Stancomb,  Esq.,  in  the 
order  of  their  names.  In  the  class  for  nine  foliage  plants  Sir  Roger 
Brown  won  first  with  some  fine  specimen  Palms  and  Crotons.  Messrs. 
E.  S.  Cole  k  Son,  Bath,  and  Mrs.  Makay,  Trowbridge,  secured  the 
remaining  prizes.  Three  very  pretty  groups  were  contributed  by 
Messrs.  Pymm,  Rod  well  Hall,  E.  S.  Cole  &  Son,  and  Mr.  Strugnell, 
gardener  to  Colonel  Drexel,  Rood  Asbton.  Begonias,  both  double  and 
single,  were  well  shown,  as  also  were  Gloxinias,  Zonal  Pelargoniums, 
Coleus,  and  Caladiums  by  Messrs.  G.  Tucker,  J.  Cray  &  Sons,  Frome  ; 
H.  Mathews,  G.  Pymm,  J.  Kemp,  W.  Gee,  and  G.  Rridgman. 
Cut  flowers  made  an  attractive  and  extensive  show.  Roses  were 
very  fine,  and  especially  those  from  Mr.  Mattock,  Oxford,  who  carried 
off  no  less  than  six  first  prizes.  Messrs.  T.  Hobbs,  Bristol  ;  S.  P.  Budd, 
Bath  ;  A.  Hill  Gray,  Bath  ;  A.  A.  Walters,  Bath,  being  other  successful 
competitors.  For  twenty-four  Dahlias,  distinct,  Mr.  J.  Walker,  Thame, 
was  first ;  and  for  twelve  varieties  Messrs.  Cray  &  Sons,  Frome,  were  first ; 
and  Mr.  Lindsey  second  Mr.  Geo.  Humphries,  Chippenham,  took  first 
for  twelve  Fancies  ;  Mr.  Walker  second.  The  twelve  varieties  of  single 
Dahlias  made  a  pretty  feature.  Messrs.  J.  Burgess,  Bristol  ;  T.  Carr, 
Twerton  ;  and  J.  Walker  being  the  winners,  the  last  named  taking  the 
lead  with  Pompons  twelve  varieties,  Mr.  Humphries  showing  the  best 
Cactus.  Gladioli  made  a  good  show,  as  also  did  Hollyhocks,  a  flower 
not  often  found  on  exhibition  stands.  Sweet  Peas  in  nine  varieties  formed 
a  new  class.  Asters  were  numerous,  and  cut  “  Geraniums”  very  bright. 
Fruit,  though  not  so  extensively  staged  as  in  some  seasons,  was 
generally  of  fine  quality.  In  the  class  for  a  collection  of  ten  varieties 
Mr.  Strugnell  was  awarded  the  first  prize,  having  good  Alnwick  Seedling 
and  Muscat  Grapes,  Triumph  Melon,  Bellegarde  Peaches,  Pineapple 
Nectarines,  Brown  Turkey  Figs,  Washington  Plums,  Apricots,  and 
Apples.  Mr.  Fisher,  Batheaston,  was  given  the  third  prize.  There  were 
five  entries  for  six  dishes,  Mr.  Pymm  securing  first  with  fine  Royal 
George  Peaches  and  Lord  Napier  Nectarines,  Black  Hamburgh  and 
Muscat  Grapes,  Melon,  and  Apricots.  Mr.  Strugnell  second  with  good 
Trentham  Black  Grapes  and  fine  Stanwick  Elruge  Nectarines.  Mr^ 
Young,  gardener  to  the  Earl  of  Cork,  Marston,  Frome,  took  first  in  the 
class  for  two  bunches  of  black  Grapes,  staging  very  fine  Gros  Maroe. 
Mr.  Marshall,  gardener  to  J.  Dole,  Esq.,  Bristol,  second,  with  the  same 
variety. 
Mr.  Smith,  gardener  to  the  Lord  Bishop  of  Salisbury;  Mr.  Strugnell ; 
and  Mr.  Clack,  gardener  to  E.  Colston,  Esq.,  M.P.,  Devizes,  won  for  black 
Muscats  in  ihe  order  of  their  names.  Mr.  Smith  and  Mr.  Marshall  won 
with  any  other  white,  staging  finely  coloured  Buckland  Sweetwater. 
Mr.  Young  was  the  only  competitor  with  white  Muscats,  and  he  deservedly 
won  first  prize  with  handsome  bunches.  Melons  were  numerously  staged 
in  two  classes  provided,  Messrs.  Bull,  Clack,  Strugnell,  Gee,  Mabbott, 
and  the  Frome  Flower  and  Fruit  Co.  taking  the  several  prizes.  Plums, 
for  the  season,  were  fairly  plentiful,  and  so  were  Peaches  and  Nectarines. 
Apples,  Pears,  Cherries,  and  Filberts  were  not  so  good  as  usual. 
Vegetables  were  good,  but  the  entries  fewer  than  is  common  to  the 
Trowbridge  shows  generally.  In  the  open  classes  for  a  collection  of 
nine  sorts  Messrs.  G.  Garraway,  J.  M.  Swaine,  and  J.  Hall  were 
successful.  Mr.  Garraway  also  won  Messrs.  Webb’s  prize  for  a  collection 
of  six  varieties,  Mr.  Price,  Shepton  Mallet,  taking  second  prize.  Messrs. 
Hall,  Huth,  and  Ackland,  gardener  to  A.  G,  Hayman,  Esq.,  won  in  Messrs. 
Sutton’s  class  ;  and  Mr.  Garraway  secured  the  first  prize  offered  by 
Messrs.  Toogood.  The  Fruit  snd  Flower  Co.  won  with  a  single  dish  of 
Tomatoes,  Mr.  Strugnell  with  spring-sown  Onions  and  Turnips,  Mr. 
Parrot  with  Cucumbers  and  Cauliflowers,  Messrs.  Stokes  Potatoes 
(kidney,  round,  and  seedling),  the  Rev.  R.  W.  Alsopp  Marrows  and 
Celery.  Many  other  classes  were  provided  for  vegetables  in  the  open, 
amateurs  and  cottagers,  all  of  which  brought  out  good  competition  and 
high  quality  throughout. 
The  Society  is  well  supported  by  an  influential  list  of  patrons  and  a 
