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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
July  20,  1899.  . 
The  class  for  forty-eight  blooms  proved  to  be  an  excellent  one.  and 
was  keenly  contested  by  Messrs.  13.  R.  Cant ;  J.  Townsend  &  Son,  Wor¬ 
cester  ;  Harkness  &  Son,  Prior  &  Son,  and  A.  Dickson  &  Sons,  the 
honours  being  distributed  as  in  order  named.  In  the  class  for  eight  dis¬ 
tinct  varieties,  three  blooms  of  each,  the  prizes  were  awarded  to  the  first 
four  preceding  exhibitors  according  to  the  order  named.  For  five  sprays 
or  trusses  of  distinct  varieties  with  foliage  intact,  the  first  prize  fell  to 
Mr.  J.  Mattock,  Oxford,  and  the  second  to  Mr.  J.  P.  Mansell,  Dudley, 
with  very  elegant  examples.  For  twenty-four  varieties  Messrs.  Towns¬ 
end  and  Mattock  were  the  respective  winners. 
For  twelve  new  varieties  of  1S9(>.  1897,  and  1898,  the  first  prize  and 
gold  medal  were  won  by  Mr.  B.  R.  Cant,  the  second  by  Messrs.  Prior 
and  Son,  and  the  third  prize  by  Messrs.  A.  Dickson  and  Sons.  For 
twelve  blooms  of  any  dark  coloured  Rose.  Messrs.  Townsend  &  Sons 
were  first  with  Horace  Vernef,  and  Mr.  B.  R.  Cant  second  with  the  same 
variety,  and  Messrs.  Prior  &  Son  third.  Keenly  contested  was  the  very 
interesting  class  for  twelve  blooms  of  one  light  coloured  variety,  and 
resulted  in  Messrs.  Alexander  Dickson  &  Sons  securing  first  honours 
with  a  stand  of  the  beautiful  new  variety  Bessie  Brown.  The  second 
prize  fell  to  Messrs.  Prior  k.  Son  with  Innocente  Pirola  ;  the  third  to 
Messrs.  J.  Townsend  with  The  Bride  ;  while  extra  prizes  were  accorded 
to  Messrs.  Harkness  and  Mr.  J.  Mattock  tor  Innocente  Pirola. 
An  interesting-  class  was  that  for  twelve  Tea  Roses,  distinct,  the 
invincible  Mr.  B.  R.  Cant  taking  the  premier  position  with  an  excellent 
coterie,  consisting  of  The  Bride,  Bridesmaid,  Comtesse  de  Nadaillae, 
Ernest  Metz,  Souvenir  de  S.  A.  Prince,  Madame  Cusin,  Souvenir  d’un 
Ami,  Souvenir  d’Elise  Vardon,  Maman  Cochet,  Innocente  Pirola,  Madame 
de  Watteville,  and  Muriel  Grahame.  The  second  and  third  prizes  fell 
to  Messrs.  J.  Mattock  and  Messrs.  Prior  &  Son  respectively.  There  were 
six  competitors  in  the  foregoing  class.  For  the  most  decorative  arrange¬ 
ment  of  R  >ses  the  competition  was  not  strong  ;  Mr.  J.  Mattock  was 
accorded  the  first  prize,  and  Mr.  \V.  Yause  the  third  prize,  the  second 
being  withheld. 
In  the  classes  open  to  gentlemen’s  gardeners  and  amateurs  only  for 
thirtv-s'x  varieties  of  Roses,  the  Rev.  .T.  H.  Pemberton,  Havering,  Essex, 
took  fir*t  honours  with  a  capital  stand,  the  equal  prizes  falling  to  Mr.  R. 
Park,  Bedale,  and  Mr.  W.  Boyes,  Dprby.  For  six  varieties,  the  Rev. 
J-  H.  Pemberton,  Mr.  W.  Boyes,  and  Mr.  R.  Park  were  placed  in  the 
o'der  named.  For  twelve  blooms,  Tea  Roses,  the  Rev.  J.  H.  Pembprton 
was  the  winner  with  an  excellent  exhibit,  the  second  prize  falling  to  Mr. 
W.  Boyes. 
Cut  Flowers  and  Bouquets. 
For  twelve  bunches,  stove  and  greenhouse  flowers,  excellent  exhibits 
were  contributed  by  Mr.  P.  Blair,  Trentham  Gardens.  Mr.  Cypher,  and 
Mr.  W.  Yause,  the  prizes  going  as  in  order  named.  Bouquets,  though  not 
so  numerously  represented  as  on  some  former  oncas:ons,  were  noted  for 
quality.  For  a  hand  bouquet  Mr.  Cypher  and  Mr.  W.  Vauso  were  the 
winners.  For  a  bridal  bouquet,  Messrs.  M.  Jenkinson  &  Son,  Newcastlc- 
'under-Lvne,  took  the  first  prize.  The  same  firm  secured  the  first  prize 
for  a  bridesmaid’s  bouquet.  It  was  noticed  that  Messrs.  Perkins  &  Son, 
Coventry,  diil  not  compete  in  either  of  the  above  classes  owing  to  a  recent 
family  affliction. 
For  an  arrangement  of  hardy  border  flowers,  Mr.  W.  F.  Gunn, 
Birmingham,  Messrs.  Wallace  &  Co.,  Colchester,  and  Messrs.  Harkness 
and  Son  were  accorded  the  prizes  in  the  order  named  with  grand  displays, 
lor  a  display  of  plants  or  floral  arrangements,  space  not  to  exceed 
290  square  feet,  tho  first  prize,  the  Hawley  silver  challenge  vase  value 
£10,  and  £5  added,  was  won  by  Messrs.  Dickson,  Ltd.  Chester,  and  the 
second  prize,  gold  medal,  byf  Mr.  J.  H.  White,  Worcester.  The  first 
Hawley  cup  was  finally  won  by  Messrs.  Dickson  last  year.  Dinner-table 
decorations  were  an  attractive  feature,  and  for  which  Messrs.  Jenkinson, 
Mr.  W.  F.  Gunn,  and  Miss  Stevens,  Birmingham,  were  placed  n  the 
ora°r  named. 
,  D®nsios  and  Yiolas  formed  an  interesting  feature  in  the  show,  the 
principal  exhibitors  being  Messrs.  Campbell  &  Sons,  Blantyre  ;  T.  Naden, 
W.  Pemberton,  G.  Wren,  W.  B.  Fowler,  and  S.  Clark.  Pinks  and  Carna- 
tions  made  a  pleasing  display,  and  for  the  former  Mr.  W.  Pemberton, 
vv  alsall,  was  the  only  exhibitor  in  the  three  classes  of  laced  varieties. 
Carnations  were  very  well  shown  by  Messrs.  Thomson  &  Co..  Sparkhill, 
Birmingham,  and  Mr.  W.  Weguelin,  Dawlish,  also  by  Mr.  W.  Pemberton. 
Sweet  Peas  were  strongly  in  evidence,  and  vied  with  the  Roses  for 
admiration.  In  the  arrangement  for  effect,  not  less  than  twenty  varieties, 
Mr.  W.  F.  Gunn  secured  the  gold  medal,  Messrs.  Jones  &  Sons,  Shrews- 
bury,  securing  the  silver  medal,  and  Mr.  J.  H.  Goodacre,  Elvaston  Castle 
Gardens,  the  bronze.  For  eighteen  varieties  Messrs.  Jones  &  Sons  were 
first,  Mr.  P.  Blair  second,  and  Mr.  V.  B.  Johnstone,  The  Wergs,  Wolver¬ 
hampton,  were  the  respective  winners  in  a  close  competition.  For  twelve 
varieties  Messrs.  V.  B.  Johnstone,  P.  Round  &  Co.,  and  G,  T.  Bates, 
Hereford,  were  the  winners  as  in  order  named. 
Fruit. 
Fruit  was  fairly  well  shown  for  the  season,  but  the  Muscat  of  Alex¬ 
andria  Grapes  lacked  full  ripeness,  and  the  Melons  were  not  remarkable 
for  fire  flavour.  In  the  class  for  four  bunches  of  Grapes,  distiict 
varieties,  the  first  prize  was  accorded  to  Mr.  T.  G.  Bates,  Hereford 
\  gardener,  Mr.  R.  Grindrod)  with  a  bunch  each  of  Gros  Maroc  (fine  in 
berry,  bloom,  and  colour),  Black  Morocco,  Foster’s  Saedling,  and  Buck- 
land  Sweetwater ;  the  second  prize  falling  to  Mr.  R.  A.  NewiM, 
Admaston  ;  and  th  rd  to  Mr.  T.  Bannerman,  gardener  to  Lord  Bagot, 
Rugeley.  For  two  bunches  of  white  Grapes  H.  H.  France  Hayhurst, 
Esq..  Wellington,  Salop;  John  Corbett,  Esq.,  Impney,  Droitwich  ;  and 
Mr.  R.  A,  Newill,  were  the  respective  winners.  For  two  bunches  black 
Grapes  Mr.  T.  G.  Bates  ;  Mr.  F.  Barnes,  Eaton  Hall  Gardens,  Cheshire  ; 
and  Mr.  J.  II.  Goodacre,  won  as  in  the  order  named. 
Strawberries,  though  not  numerously  exhibited,  were  very  fair,  and 
the  first  prize,  three  dishes  from  Eaton  Hall  Gardens,  comprising  Gunton 
Park,  Royal  Sovereign,  and  Laxton  ;  Monarch  was  large  and  well 
coloured.  Peaches  and  Nectarines  were  very  well  shown  by  Mr.  T.  Banner- 
man,  Mr.  N.  F.  Barnes,  and  Mr.  J.  F.  Simpson,  gardener  to  C.  T.  Mander, 
Esq.,  Tettenhall  Wood.  Nectarines,  highly  coloured,  by  Mr.  R.  Read, 
gardener  to  the  Earl  of  Carnarvon,  Mr.  Barnes,  and  Mr.  Mander. 
Tomatoes  were  fairly  exhibited  by  Mr.  R.  Read  and  Mr.  J.  E.  Knight. 
For  a  collect:on  of  fruit,  nine  dishes,  Mr.  J.  H.  Goodacre  was  to  the 
fore  with  Black  Hamburgh  and  Cannon  Hall  Muscat  Grapes,  Elruge 
Nectarines.  Figs,  Peaches,  a  fine  Countess  Melon,  a  small  Queen  Fine,  and  a 
dish  of  Beauty  of  Bath  Apples.  The  second  prize  went  to  Mr.  T.  Banner- 
man,  with  Eastnor  Castle  Melon,  good  Brown  Turkey  Figs,  Black  Ham- 
hurgh  and  Muscat  of  Alexandria  Grapes,  Royal  George  Peaches,  Lord 
Napier  and  Violette  Ilativo  Nectarines. 
Amateurs’  Classes. 
Tn  the  classes  open  to  gentlemen's  gardeners  and  amateurs  the 
competition  was  keen,  the  exhibits  well  maintaining  the  reputation  of 
the  Society’s  shows  ;  the  exigencies  of  space,  however,  will  not  admit  of 
a  detailed  report  of  the  numerous  exhibits,  excepting  that  for  six  stove 
and  greenhouse  plants.  Mr.  A.  Cryer.  gardener  to  J.  A.  Kenrick,  Esq  , 
Edghaston  ;  Mr.  Lewis  Fewkes ;  and  Mr.  T.  G.  Baker.  Waterdale, 
Wolverhampton,  showed  most  creditable  specimens,  taking  the  awards  as 
in  order  named.  For  six  Orchids  Mr.  J.  V.  Macdonald  was  ft  good  first, 
closely  followed  by  Mr.  A.  Jenkins,  gardener  to  A.  W.  Wills  Esq.  j 
and  the  third  prize  to  Mr.  J.  Bott,  gardener  to  James  Forsyth,  Esq.,  Wolver¬ 
hampton. 
For  six  exotic  Ferns. — First,  Mr.  Lewis  Fewkes  ;  second,  Mr. 
H.  Jenkins;  third.  Mr.  T.  G.  Baker.  Six  Caladiums. — First,  Mr.  T.  G. 
Baker;  second.  Mr.  R  Sharpe  ;  third,  Mr.  Lewis  Fewkes.  Six  Begonias. — 
First,  Mr.  L.  G.  Baker;  second,  Mr.  A.  Cryer  ;  and  third,  Mr.  R  Sharpe. 
For  a  group  of  p'nnts  arranged  for  effect,  not  to  exceed  350  square  feet. — 
First.  Mr.  R.  Sharpe  ;  second,  Mr.  II.  Cryer  ;  and  both  displayed  much 
taste  in  arrangement.  For  a  group  not  to  exceed  200  square  feet. — First, 
Mr.  Lewis  Fewkes  (the  only  entry).  Cut  flowers  and  bouquets  were  also 
very  well  put  up  in  this  section  of  exhibitors  ;  al-o  collections  of  fruit  of 
high  merit  by  Mr.  J.  II.  Goodacre  ;  Mr.  R.  Read,  gardener  to  the  Earl  of 
Carnarvon,  and  Mr.  E.  Barnes,  gardener  to  the  Duke  of  Westminster, 
securing  the  prizes  in  the  order  named.  Yegetables  were  most  creditably 
shown  by  the  Dowager  Lady  Hindlip,  Mr.  R.  Read,  and  Mr.  C.  T  Mander. 
The  exhibitors  for  Messrs.  Sut'on  &  Sons’  prizes  were  respectively 
Lad  v  Theodore  Guest,  the  Earl  of  Carnarvon,  the  Dowager  Lady  Hindlip, 
H.  H.  Franc s-Hayhurst,  Esq  .  and  Mr.  C.  T.  Mander,  all  with  collections 
of  high  nr  rit.  For  Messrs.  Webb  &  Sons’  prizes  the  competitors  were 
Lady  T.  Gue-fl,  the  Earl  of  Carnarvon,  and  Mr.  A.  Newill.  Here  again 
high  merit  characterised  the  collections. 
Non-competitive  Exhibits. 
Gold  medals  were  awarded  to  the  Earl  of  Dartmouth  for  a  splendid 
group  of  Carnation  Souvenir  de  la  Malmaison  in  pots  ;  to  Mr.  T.  Birken¬ 
head,  Sale,  for  a  fine  collection  of  Ferns  ;  to  Mr.  E.  Murrell.  Shrewsbury, 
for  a  splendid  collection  of  Roses  ;  to  Messrs.  Dobbie,  Rothesay,  ior 
Sweet  Peas  and  Violas  ;  and  to  Messrs.  W'bb  Sons,  Wordsley.  for  a 
diversified  exhibit  in  which  Gloxinias  (tig.  17)  were  prominent  Silver 
meda’s  were  secured  by  Messrs.  H.  Pattison,  Shrewsbury,  for  Yiolas  and 
Pansies  ;  Messrs.  Thomson  &  Co.,  Birmingham,  for  a  tine  collection  of 
Carnations  ;  Messrs.  Hinton  Bros.,  Warwick,  for  a  collection  of  Sweet 
Feas ;  Mr.  II.  Deverill.  Banburv,  for  hardy  herbaceous  flowers  ;  and 
Messrs.  T.  B.  Dobbs  &  Co.,  Wolverhampton,  for  a  group  of  Ferns. 
Bronze  medals  were  given  to  Messrs.  Jarman  &  Co.,  Chard,  for  a  group 
of  cut  Roses  ;  Messrs.  Edwards  &  Sons,  Sherwood,  for  rustic  pottery  and 
Ferns  ;  Mr.  R  Sydenham,  Birmingham,  for  a  collection  of  Carnations  ; 
Mr.  R.  Lowe,  Wolverhampton,  for  a  collection  of  plants  ;  Mr.  G.Barratt, 
for  plants  ;  Mr,  T.  G.  Baker,  for  Violas  ;  and  Mr.  J.  II.  Goodacre,  for  a 
collection  of  Malmaison  Carnations. 
FORMBY. — July  12th. 
Formby,  nestled  at  the  back  of  the  miles  of  huge  sandhills  washed 
up  from  the  river  Mer.ey,  has  been  for  many  years  famed  for  its 
Asparagus  ;  but  as  was  truly  said  at  the  luncheon,  will  be  as  celebrated 
for  its  Roses  at  no  distant  date.  The  labour  involved  in  the  production 
of  nearly  all  crops  is  arduous,  the  sand  having  to  be  excavated  some 
feet  deep,  and  filled  in  with  loam  or  the  best  soil  procurable,  and  with 
substantial  protection  from  the  heavy  gales  coming  across  the  bar  ;  the 
air  is  of  so  pare  a  nature  as  to  make  almost  anything  grow  with 
moderate  vigour  and  richness  of  colour  seldom  seen. 
Wednesday  last  was  the  annual  show,  and  a  capital  show,  too.  judging 
hv  the  fact  that  there  were  some  657  entries.  Sir  George  Pilkinpton, 
M.P.  for  Southport,  is  the  President.  Mr.  Jno.  Formby  the  Chairman, 
Mr.  Bruce  Vice  Chiarman,  Messrs.  Pugh  and  Bushell  Hon.  Secietary 
and  Treasurer.  All  these  gentlemen  work  with  a  determination  to 
insure  success,  the  large  entry  and  attendance  of  the  public  showing  it. 
Only  mention  of  the  leading  exhibitors  can  be  dealt  with. 
Roses  were  of  the  highest  quality,  Mr.  B.  Kennedy  winning  some 
five  classes  in  splendid  style.  Mr.  G.  W.  Rowley  was  an  admirable 
second  in  four  classes  ;  Messrs.  McConnan  and  Rimmer  taking  the 
remaining  oneB.  In  plants  Messrs.  Rockliff,  Luther.  Watts,  A.  W. 
Ardran,  D.  W.  Cangley,  W.  McConnan,  and  the  Rev.  J.  B.  Richardson 
all  staged  with  the  greatest  acceptability. 
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