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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
July  27,  1699. 
own  raising.  A.  T.  Robinson,  Esq.,  Whitchurch,  and  G.  Rutherford,  Esq., 
Cardiff,  were  third  and  fourth  respectively. 
In  the  amateur  class  Mr.  W.  Carpenter,  gardener  to  \\  .  J.  Buckley, 
Esq.,  Llanellv,  was  successful  with  a  charming  group,  occupying  50  square 
feet ;  and  G.  Rutherford,  Esq.,  second.  For  the  group  occupying  25  square 
feet  Mr.  Rex,  gardener  to  C.  \VTaldron,  E«q.,  Llandaff,  was  first.  For  the 
best  stove  or  greenhouse  plants  in  bloom  Mr.  Lockyer,  gardener  to 
J.  C.  Hanbury,  Esq.,  Pontypool  Park,  took  first  prize  with  well  flowered 
plants  of  good  species.  In  the  open  class  for  six  Fuchsias  Mr.  Hillard, 
an  amateur,  won  first  prize. 
Mr.  W.  L.  Bastin,  gardener  to  A.  Henderson,  Esq.,  M.P.,  Buscof,  took 
first  prize  for  twelve  plants  for  table  decoration.  Mr.  Carpenter.  Llanelly, 
carried  off  the  first  prize  for  the  best  six  stove  or  greenhouse  Ferns  with 
good  specimens  of  Adiantum  graoillimum,  A.  Williamsi,  Microlepia  hirta 
cristata,  Dicksonia  antartica,  Cyathea  dealbata,  and  Gymnogramma 
chrysophylla. 
In  the  cut  flower  section  Mr.  Ralph  Crossling,  Penarth,  took  first 
prize  for  the  best  stand  of  H.P.  Ruses  of  twelve  varieties,  three  blooms 
each.  His  stand  contained  the  following  varieties — Victor  Yerdier.  I  lricli 
Brunner,  Victor  Hugo,  Jean  Soupert,  Mrs.  John  Laing,  Fisher  Holmes, 
Horace  Vernet,  A.  K.  Williams,  Heinrich  Schultheis,  Alfred  Colomb. 
Duchess  of  Bedford,  and  Duke  of  Wellington.  For  the  collection  of 
Roses,  space  6  feet  by  3  feet,  shown  with  their  own  foliage  and  buds, 
Mr.  John  Mattock,  Oxford,  was  first,  and  Mr.  G.  Prince,  Oxford,  second. 
For  the  best  twelve  Carnations  or  Picotees,  distinct  varieties,  Air.  W. 
Treseder  was  first,  and  also  for  Carnations  arranged  for  effect.  In  the 
open  class  for  table  decorations,  Messrs.  Case  Bros..  Cardiff,  were  first 
with  a  lovely  arrangement  of  Shirley  Poppies.  Air.  A.  E.  Price,  Cardiff, 
wa9  first  for  the  hand  bouquet  with  a  beautilul  arrangement  of  Odonto- 
glossums.  Cattleyas,  Pancratiums,  and  Asparagus  plumosus. 
Air.  T.  AI.  Erankleo,  and  Air.  Hollingworth,  Alargam,  showed  some 
very  fine  Grapes,  Alelons,  and  Pine  Apples.  Hardy  fruit  exhibits  were 
inferior,  owing  undoubtedly'  to  the  earliness  of  the  Show.  Vegetables 
were  not  up  to  the  usual  mark  of  excellence. 
Air.  W.  Treseder’s,  Cardiff,  effective  arrangement  of  different  light 
dwarf  plants  extending  the  whole  breadth  of  one  end  of  the  large  group 
tent,  was  one  of  the  chief  attractions  of  the  Show.  Its  informal  irre¬ 
gularity  was  exceedingly  pleasant,  and  the  rock  and  moss  work  seemed 
to  lend  a  coolness  appreciated  by  the  frequenters  of  what  w  as  otherw  ise 
an  unpleasantly  overheated  tent.  The  principal  plants  were  Carnations, 
Lilium  speciosum,  Hunaeas,  bunches  of  Sweet  Peas  with  foliage,  and  a 
background  of  graceful  dwarf  Talms  and  Bamboos,  A  special  award  was 
deservedly  given  this  by  the  Committee.  Air.  Treseder  also  showed  a 
grand  collection  of  Cactus  Dahlias,  for  which  this  firm  has  more  than  a 
local  reputation.  Alessrs.  Ecklord  of  AVem,  Jones  &  Sons,  Shrewsbury, 
and  B.  R.  Davis,  A^eovil,  showed  very  fine  collections  of  Sweet  Peas. 
Alessrs.  Cutbush  &  Son,  London,  staged  a  unique  collection  of  Ivies, 
forty-five  varieties,  growing  in  baskets,  and  Alessrs.  Clibran,  Altrincham, 
amongst  other  exhibits,  had  some  good  Pelargonium  blooms. 
HUYTON  AND  ROBY.-July  20th. 
Under  the  most  auspicious  conditions  as  regards  attendance,  weather* 
and  quality  of  exhibits.  Sir  John  Willox,  AI.P.  for  the  Everton  division 
of  Liverpool,  accompanied  by  Lady  Willox,  opened  the  annual  exhibition, 
held  in  the  grounds  of  the  public  offices,  Huyton.  The  Rev.  E.  Alanners 
SandersoD,  vicar  of  Huyton,  introduced  Sir  John,  who,  in  addressing 
those  present,  spoke  at  some  length  on  the  delights  afforded  by  studying 
plants  and  flowers,  the  address  altogether  being  of  so  much  importance  as 
to  necessitate  my  asking  the  Editor’s  permission  to  include  an  abridged 
report  in  my  next  “Liverpool  Notes.” 
The  exhibits  on  the  whole  were  much  above  the  average,  more 
especially  the  excellent  collection  of  fruit  staged  by  Mr.  R.  Doe.  gardener 
to  the  Right  Hon.  the  Earl  of  Derby’,  Knowsley  Hall.  It  consisted  of 
handsome  Alelons,  Black  Hamburgh  and  Foster’s  Seedling  Graphs,  grand 
Lord  Napier  Nectarines,  seedling  Raspberry,  the  Loganberry,  Comte  de 
Montiflore  and  Dymond  Peaches,  with  magnificent  dishes  of  Waterloo, 
Gunton  Park,  Stirling  Castle,  and  Oxonian  Strawberries.  The  cultural 
certificate  was  never  more  deservedly  awarded. 
Air.  R.  Pinnington,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Banner,  Blacklow  House, 
Roby,  had  the  distinction  of  taking  all  the  leading  prizes  tor  stove  and 
greenhouse  plants,  winning  with  fine  specimens  for  four  and  single  stove 
and  greenhouse,  three  Ferns,  two  Palms,  four  Caladiums,  one  Caladium, 
one  stove  plant,  one  Fern,  and  six  bunches  of  Sweet  Peas,  besides 
numerous  seconds.  Mr.  J.  George,  gardener  to  F.  W,  Mayer,  Esq., 
Whitefield  House,  Roby,  was  a  good  follower.  Air.  W.  Lyon,  gardener  to 
A.  Alackenzie  Smith,  Esq.,  Bolton  Hey,  Roby,  wron  with  a  tastefully 
arranged  group  of  plants,  his  greenhouse  flowering  plants  being  superbly 
flowered  and  winning  in  keen  competition  prizes  for  four  Begonia®,  four 
Gloxinias,  four  Petunias,  and  a  single  Orchid  with  a  richly  flowered  plant 
of  Oncidium  Lanceanum.  Fuchsias  and  Zonal  “Geran  urns”  saw  Air.  E. 
Bridge,  gardener  to  Alra.  Jowett,  Greenhill,  Huyton,  in  his  usual  correct 
form. 
Roses  were  fairly  well  staged,  Mr.  J.  Burrows,  gardener  to  W.  H. 
Crook,  Esq,  Huyton,  taking  the  leading  honours  with  fresh  flowers  of 
the  best  varieties  for  twelve  and  six,  the  remaining  prize  falling  to  Air. 
Aralentine,  gardener  to  G.  H.  Pilkington,  Esq.,  Wheathill,  Roby.  Air. 
George  was  a  good  second  in  these  classes,  and  won  the  prizes  for 
choice  table  plants  and  superb  Carnations.  Herbaceous  plants  were  in 
great  numbers,  but  nothing  finer  either  in  arrangement  or  variety  has 
been  seen  than  those  staged  by  Mr.  A.  Disley,  jun,,  gardener  to  Sir 
X>avid  Radcliffe  of  Thingwall  Hall,  Broadgreen.  A  delightful  study  of 
Coreopsis,  Gvsophila,  Ferns,  and  Asparagus  won  the  table  decoration  for 
Airs.  Ernest  Harrison.  For  quiet  tone  and  harmony  in  arrangement  the 
epergne  by  Aliss  Crippen,  consisting  of  mauve  and  white  Sweet  Peas,  will 
long  be  remembered. 
An  effective  basket  of  Roses  was  sent  by  Airs.  E.  Shorrock  Eccles, 
BeaconsfieM,  Huyton  ;  a  pretty  gentleman's  buttonhole  by  Air.  Eaton, 
gardener  to  Jno.  Parrington,  Esq.,  Roby  Mount,  Roby  ;  the  spray 
arranged  by  Air.  Hardcastle,  gardener  to  T.  Harding,  Esq.,  Rydal 
House,  Huyton,  being  charming  and  elegant. 
Fruit  was  of  superior  quality.  Air.  AY.  Oldham,  gardener  to  Joseph 
Beecham,  Esq.,  Ewanville,  Huyton,  winning  with  good  Black  Hamburghs, 
Hero  of  Lockinge  Alelon.  Violette  Hative  Nectarines,  and  Grosso 
Alignot.ne  Peaches.  The  hardy  fruit  was  grand,  Alessrs.  Disley  and 
J.  Roberts,  gardener  to  John  Stone,  Esq.,  Huyton,  being  successful. 
Vegetables  were  of  good  quality,  the  prizewinners  being  Alessrs.  Lyons, 
Humphreys,  Eaton,  and  Roberts. 
The  cottagers’  displays  were  greatty  admired.  Air.  John  Read  winning 
the  Countess  of  Derby’s  prize.  Air.  Lawson  Airs.  Parrington’s  prize,  and 
Mr.  Jackson  the  remaining  one.  Messrs.  R.  P.  Ker  &  Sons.  Aigburth 
Nursery,  had  a  miscellaneous  stand  of  more  than  ordinary  interest ;  Air. 
Aliddlehurst  a  large  array  of  the  finest  Sweet  Peas,  and  Mr.  C.  A.  Aroung 
Carnations.  Alessrs.  W.  \V.  Crook,  T.  D.  Syers,  and  H.  Aliddlehurst  are 
to  be  congratulated  for  their  intense  interest  in  the  work,  and  Alessrs. 
Humphreys  and  Rirnmer  for  their  staging  abilities. 
ASHTEAD. — July  20th. 
The  annual  exhibition  of  the  local  Society  was  held  as  usual  in  the 
beautiful  park  surrounding  Air.  Pantia  Ralli’s  residence,  one  of  the  most 
delightful  places  for  such  a  show  to  be  found  in  Surrey,  whilst  the  com¬ 
petitive  classes  were  limited  to  cottagers  and  allotment  holders,  of  which 
there  was  a  very  good  display. 
Air.  G.  Hunt,  Air.  Rallt’s  able  gardener,  filled  the  centre  of  the  chief 
tent  with  a  very  fine  group  of  foliage  and  flowering  plants,  that  was 
greatly  admired.  There  were  in  the  centre  noble  Palms,  beneath  which 
were  numerous  Liliums,  Chimney  Campanulas,  Bougainvilleas  in  bu9h 
form,  CleroJendron  fallax  in  quantity,  Francoas,  Caladiums,  Drachmas, 
Ciotons,  aud  many  other  plants  of  great  interest  and  beauty.  From 
Air.  H.  Corbett,  gardener  to  Airs.  Denshire  ;  Air.  T.  Goldsmith,  gardener 
to  the  Rev.  F.  G.  S.  Lucas  ;  Air.  E.  Goldsmith,  gardener  to  E.  Adams, 
Esq.  ;  and  Alessrs.  Alorse  Brothers,  of  Epsom,  came  groups  of  nlan's. 
In  Air.  Adams’  group  the  Gloxinias  formed  a  fine  feature.  Altss  Evelyn 
Hill  Williams  took  the  first  priz“  for  ladies’  table  decorations.  Her 
arrangement  florally  comprised  St.  John’s  Wort  flowers,  with  leaves  of 
Cineraria  maritima  and  a  few  Grasses,  that  greatly  suffered  in  contrast 
with  a  base  of  bright  yellow  drapery. 
A  remarkable  feature  was  a  splendid  table  oT  fruit  set  up  by  Air. 
Hunt  from  the  Park  Gardens,  of  which  we  hope  shortly  to  give  an 
illustration.  The  table  included  three  large  epergnes  dressed  and  laden 
with  fruits,  also  Alelons  on  plates.  Peaches,  Nectarines,  and  Grapes,  the 
whole  beiDg  dressed  with  flowers  and  a  iew  Dice  Palms. 
CRYSTAL  PALACE  CARNATION.— July  21st. 
The  National  Carnation  and  Picotee  Society  (Southern  Section)  held 
its  exhibition  in  the  northern  transept.  The  Show’,  as  a  whole,  did  not 
strike  one  as  quite  up  to  the  average,  either  in  quantity  or  quality,  though 
there  w'ere  notable  exceptions.  The  large  classes  of  bizarres  and  flakes 
w’erc  the  worst  offenders,  both  in  entries  and  quality,  while  the  small 
classes  were  unusually  well  filled,  the  fancy  and  self  varieties  being  most 
prominent  throughout  the  Show,  and  gave  abundant  evidence  of  their 
advancement. 
In  the  class  for  twenty-four  Carnations,  bizarres  and  flakes,  not  less 
than  twelve  dissimilar  varieties,  there  were  seven  competitors,  but  Mr.  AI. 
Rowan,  Clapbam.  was  ultimately  placed  in  the  premier  position  with  a 
moderate  exhibit.  The  varieties  were — Back  row  :  Admiral  Curzon, 
Airs.  Douglas,  Robert  Houlgrave,  Alerton,  Admiral  Curzon,  John  Buxton, 
Robert  Houlgrave,  and  Alerton.  Aliddle  row  :  John  Buxton,  -J.  S.  Hed- 
derley,  Airs.  Rowan,  Sportsman,  J.  S.  Hedderley,  George  Melville,  Thetis, 
and  George  Alelville.  Front  row:  Wm.  Skirving,  Robert  Lord,  Sports¬ 
man,  Gordon  Lewis,  Robert  Lord,  Mrs.  Rowan,  G.  Lewis,  and  Thetis. , 
Air.  Chas.  Turner  must  have  been  very  close  tor  first  place.  The  best 
blooms  were  AGine,  Geo.  Herbert,  Duke  of  York,  Admiral  Curzon,  - 
Alaster  Fred.  Robert  Houlgrave,  Guardsman,  and  Chas.  Henwood.  Mr. 
J,  Douglas,  Great  Bookham,  came  in  third  with  good  flowers  of  Melody, 
Lord  Salisbury,  Robert  Lord,  Flamingo,  and  Admiral  Curzon.  Air.  John 
Walker,  Thame,  was  fourth  ;  Air.  G.  Channdy.  Oxford,  fifth  ;  Mr.  F. 
Hooper’  Bath,  sixth  ;  and  Mr.  H.  W.  Weguelin, 'Daw fish,  brought  up  the 
rear. 
The  class  for  twenty-four  seifs,  not  less  than  twelve  varieties,  was 
much  better  °s  regards  quality,  Air.  C.  Blick,  gardener  to  Alartin  R. 
Smith,  Esq.,  Hayes,  securing  the  first  prize  with  an  o'cellent  display; 
the  varieties  were  Cecilia,  Commander,  Ensign,  Kara,  Etna,  Helmsman, 
Bomba,  Sir  Bevys,  Aliss  Judith  Harbord,  Blushing  Bride,  Her  Grace, 
Conqueror,  Agnes  Sorrel,  Mrs.  A.  Gilbey,  Benbow,  Much  the  Miller, 
Dudley  Stuart,  Proserpine,  and  Alichelet.  Air,  Chas.  Turner  followed 
with  a  capital  exhibit  ;  his  best  varieties  were  Aluch  the  Miller,  Vampa, 
Triumph,  Comet,  Dudley  Stuart,  Robert  Bruce,  and  Orpheus.  Mr.  Jas. 
Douglas  was  third.  Air.  J.  Walker  fourth,  Air.  H.  W.  Weguelin  fifth, 
and  Air.  M.  Row  an  sixth. 
The  competition  in  the  class  for  twenty-four  fancies,  in  not  less 
than  twelve  varieties,  was  very  keen,  there  being  again  seven  com¬ 
petitors.  Air.  Alartin  Smith  was  placed  first  with  a  grand  exhibit ;  the 
