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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
August  17,  1899. 
many  being  almost  beyond  criticism  ;  and  if  the  Committee,  owing  to  the 
large  number  who  enter,  could  make  six  prizes  instead  of  three  in  each 
class,  it  would  be  a  step  in  the  right  direction. 
Without  Mr.  C.  A.  Young  the  trade  Fpart  would  be  feeble,  his 
Sweet  Peas,  Begonias,  and  Fairy  Roses  attracting  all  connoisseurs. 
They  were  admirably  arranged,  so  that  every  flower  had  its  full  points 
displayed.  Following  in  the  fruit  section  was  Mr.  F.  Roberts,  another  ex¬ 
private  gardener,  with  Grapes,  Melons,  Peaches,  Nectarines,  and  Cherries 
in  such  perfection  of  quantity  and  quality,  and  lilted  slightly  from  a  base 
of  Maidenhair  Fern,  as  to  make  all  fit  for  any  exhibition  table  in  the 
kingdom.  Certificates  were  promptly  given.  The  prizes  were  kindly 
distributed  by  the  Hon.  Mrs.  Lyon. 
ACOCIv’S  GREEN.— August  7th  and  8th. 
In  dull,  but  favourable  weather,  on  the  above  da  es,  the  ninth  annual 
exhibition,  promoted  by  the  Acock’s  Green,  Yardley,  Olton  and  District 
Horticultural  Society,  was  held  in  a  field  lent  by  Z.  Walker,  Esq., 
an  ex-President  of  the  Society.  The  number  and  quality  of  the  exhibits 
maintained  former  reputations. 
The  coveted  honours  in  the  open  class  for  the  best  arranged  group  of 
plants  for  effect  was  easily  won  by  Mr.  J.  Y,  Macaonald,  gardener  to 
G.  H.  Kenrick,  Esq.,  Edgbaston,  with  one  of  his  characteristic  com¬ 
binations,  in  which  a  rich  profusion  of  the  charming  cinnabar-coloured 
Fuchsia  triphylla  was  conspicuous  and  effective.  Orchids  also  formed  a 
feature  in  the  arrangement.  The  second  prize  was  carried  off  by  Mr.  E. 
Burden,  Moseley,  for  a  tasteful  exhibit,  and  the  third  by  Mr.  Councillor 
AY.  Waters,  Acock’s  Green,  for  a  highly  creditable  group. 
Stove  and  greenhouse  plants  were  well  shown  by  Mr.  Macdonald  and 
Mr.  Councillor  W.  Waters,  the  same  exhibitors  also  taking  the  first  and 
second  prizes  for  six  each  of  large  exotic  Ferns,  and  Mr.  E.  Burden  the 
third  prize.  Zonal  “  Geraniums  ”  were  excellent,  the  first  prize  being 
accorded  to  Mr.  Z.  Walker,  the  second  to  Mr.  Councillor  Waters,  and  the 
third  to  Mr.  R.  Llewellyn.  Coleuses  formed  a  feature,  and  for  three 
specimens  Mr.  Z.  Walker,  Mr.  Llewellyn,  and  Mr.  G.  E.  Wright  were  the 
prizetakers  in  order  named.  Fuchsias  were  meritoriously  represented 
by  Mr.  E.  Burden  and  others. 
Roses  were  creditably  staged  by  Messrs.  Perkins  &  Sons,  Coventry, 
Mr.  W.  E.  Perks,  and  Mr.  Moseley  in  the  class  for  six  varieties  ;  while 
for  twenty-four  Messrs.  Perkins  &  Sons  were  again  ahead,  closely 
followed  by  Mr.  W.  E.  Perks,  this  order  being  maintained  for  twelve 
varieties.  Cactus  and  Show  Dahlias  were  unusually  good,  the  prizes 
falling  respectively  to  Messrs.  E.  Edmondson,  Knowle  :  J.  Child,  Acock’s 
Green  ;  and  W.  Moseley.  Superior  Cactus  Dahlias  were  shown  in  fine 
form,  “  not  for  competition,”  by  Messrs.  Pone  &  Son,  Birmingham,  who 
also  sent  a  splendid  “shower”  bouquet,  in  which  sprays  of  Ceanothus 
Veitchi  were  the  distinguishing  feature.  Carnations  and  Picotees,  con¬ 
sidering  the  season,  were  shown  in  very  good  form  by  Mr.  H.  G.  Owen, 
Kings  Heath.  Mr.  Macdonald  and  Mr.  E.  Stuteley  were  second  and  third. 
Hardy  perennials,  cut  flowers,  were  splendidly  exhibited  by  Mr.  W.  B. 
Child  and  Mr.  Z.  Walker  ;  and  for  fine  exhibits  of  annuals  in  bunches 
Messrs.  E.  Stuteley,  E.  Edmondson,  and  W.  B.  Childs  were  the  winners. 
Fruit  was  fairly  well  exhibited,  and  for  six  dishes  Air.  E.  Edmondson 
was  first  with  excellent  bunches  of  Muscat  of  Alexandria  and  Black 
Hamburgh  Grapes,  Peaches,  Nectarines.  Morello  Cherries,  a  Melon,  and 
Apricots.  The  second  prize  went  to  Mr.  E.  Wright,  and  the  third  to 
Mr.  E.  Burden.  For  two  bunches  of  black  Grapes  Mr.  E.  Edmondson 
was  placed  first,  Air.  A.  Lovekin  second,  and  Air.  W.  Hemmings  third. 
Mr.  E.  Edmondson  was  also  first  for  two  bunches  of  fine  and  well- 
ripened  Aluscat  of  Alexandria. 
The  local  classes  were  well  represented,  and  for  a  group  of  plants 
arranged  for  effect  Air.  Councillor  W.  Waters  secured  first,  and  Mr.  G.  E. 
Wright  second  positions.  Begonias  were  keenly  contested,  and  gave  the 
Judges  some  little  difficulty  in  making  the  awards.  For  six  doubles 
Mr.  T.  Howes  was  placed  first,  and  Mr.  Z.  Walker  second.  For  six 
singles  Air.  S  Isset.t  was  a  capital  first,  followed  by  Messrs.  G.  E. 
Wright  and  J.  E.  Gill.  Gloxinias  were  especially  good,  and  the  first 
prize  fell  to  Mr.  Z.  Walker,  the  second  to  Mr.  AY.  G.  Patterson,  and  the 
third  to  Mr.  G.  E  Wright,  For  six  exotic  Ferns  Alessrs.  Z.  Walker, 
G.  E.-  Wright,  and  R.  Lovekin  were  the  respective  winners,  all  with 
good  plants.  Numerous  other  exhibits  were  staged,  including  excellent 
vegetables,  in  the  open,  local  open,  amateurs,  and  cottagers’  classes.  The 
Show  was  opened  by  Air.  S.  Taylor  (President),  who  stated  that  during 
the  past  nine  years  £3000  had  been  collected. 
HARBORNE. — August  7th  and  8th. 
The  thirty-eighth  annual  exhibition  was  held,  as  last  year,  in  the 
grounds  of  J.  Innes,  Esq.,  and  though  hardly  so  large  as  on  the  former 
occasion,  the  exhibits  were  up  to  the  average  in  quality. 
There  was  a  considerable  deficiency  in  the  number  of  groups  and 
plants  arranged  for  effect.  Air.  S.  Gibbs,  gardener  to  J.  B.  Alanley,  Esq., 
Harborne,  was.  an  easy  first  with  an  artistic  and  elegant  arrangement. 
Air.  Batchelor,  garaener  to  Mrs.  Armfield,  was  second.  For  nine  stove 
and  greenhouse  plants  Mr.  O.  Brasier,  gardener  to  Lady  Alartineau, 
Edgbaston,  was  an  easy  victor  with  fair  examples.  The  second  prize  fell 
to  Mr.  S.  Gibbs,  and  the  third  to  Mr.  Jones,  gardener  to  Airs.  Henry 
Mitchell,  Edgbaston.  For  three  plants  Air.  A.  Cryer,  gardener  to  J.  A. 
Kenrick,  Esq.,  Edgbaston,  was  the  only  exhibitor,  and  was  awarded  the 
first  prize. 
Fuchsias,  as  usual,  were  an  attractive  feature,  and  Air.  S.  Gibbs  was 
placed  first  for  six  plants  in  not  less  than  four  varieties.  For  three 
varieties  Alessrs.  O.  Brasier,  A.  Crver,  and  Jones  were  the  respective 
winners.  In  the  class  for  ornamental  foliage  table  plants  Air.  A.  Cryer 
was  first,  Air.  A.  AV.  Ilulse  second,  Air.  Jones  third,  and  an  extra  prize 
was  awarded  to  Mr.  Brasier.  Zonal  “  Geraniums  ”  were  splendid,  and 
Air.  A.  Cryer  secured  the  first  prize,  Air.  S.  Gibbs  the  second,  and  Mr. 
A.  AV.  Ilulse  the  third.  Air.  S.  Gibbs  was  the  only  exhibitor  of  double 
flowering  Petunias  ;  and  for  Begonias  Mr.  A.  Cryer,  Air.  Hulse,  and 
Air.  Brasier  were  the  winners.  Gloxinias  were  well  shown  by  Mr.  Hulse, 
Air.  A.  Cryer,  and  Mr.  Jones  ;  also  Coleuses  by  Messrs.  Cryer,  Jones, 
and  S.  Gibbs.  Caladiums  were  staged  by  Air.  Hulse  and  Mr.  Jones,  and 
exotic  Ferns  by  Messrs.  Hulse,  Cryer,  and  Batchelor,  the  latter  being 
awarded  an  extra  prize  for  fine  specimens  not  for  competition.  Boxes  of 
cut  flowers,  stove  or  greenhouse,  were  well  exhibited  by  Air.  Cryer  and 
Air.  Brasier.  Roses,  twenty-four  blooms,  were  in  fine  condition  from  Mr. 
AV.  Charltcn,  gardener  to  Mr.  Fred.  Ryland,  Harborne  ;  and  for  twelve 
blooms  the  first  prize  was  awarded  to  Mr.  AV.  F.  Vernon. 
Fruit  formed  an  interesting  feature,  and  for  a  collection  of  six  dishes 
Mr.  O.  Brasier  was  adjudged  the  first  prize.  There  were  good  Black 
Hamburgh  and  Aluscat  of  Alexandria  Grapes,  fine  Peaches  and 
Nectarines,  a  Alelon,  and  early  dessert  Apples.  The  second  prize  was 
won  by  Air.  S.  Gibbs,  his  Peaches  and  Nectarines  being  superb,  and  the 
third  by  Air.  C.  Cooper,  gardener  to  II.  C.  Field,  Esq.,  Edgbaston.  For 
two  bunches  of  black  Grapes  Mr.  C.  Cooper  was  awarded  the  first  prize, 
and  for  white  Grapes  Mr.  AV.  Charlton  was  first  with  large  but  unripe 
berries  of  Aluscat  of  Alexandria  ;  Mr.  C.  Cooper  was  second  with  Foster’s 
Seedling.  For  a  dish  of  Peaches  Mr.  C.  Cooper  was  awarded  the  first 
prize — the  only  exhibit.  Tomatoes  were  well  shown  by  Messrs.  Brasier, 
Jones,  and  Charlton. 
The  competition  amongst  vegetables  was  keen,  especially  in  the 
cottagers’  classes,  Potatoes  being  especially  good.  A  very  fine  collec¬ 
tion  of  herbaceous  flowers  was  exhibited  by  Mr.  AV.  Charlton,  and  Mr. 
AV.  Phillips,  florist,  Harborne,  sent  a  beautiful  floral  anchor,  not  for 
competition. 
MOSELEY  AND  KING’S  HEATH. -August  8th. 
The  twentieth  annual  Show  was  held  in  the  grounds  at  Highbury, 
lent  by  the  President,  the  Right  Hon.  Joseph  Chamberlain,  who  also 
allowed  his  Orchid  and  other  glass  structures  to  be  thrown  open  to  the 
visitors.  The  leading  feature  of  the  Show  was  made  by  the  groups  of  plants 
arranged  for  effect  in  half-moon  shaped  areas,  and  in  the  opeu  class,  Mr. 
A.  Cryer,  gardener  to  J.  A.  Kenrick,  Esq.,  Edgbaston,  was  adjudged  the 
coveted  first  honours  for  an  artistic  and  graceful  arrangement.  Air.  E.  J. 
Musten,  gardener  to  A.  F.  Bird,  Esq.,  Moseley,  was  second  with  a  bright 
and  novel  arrangement.  The  third  prize  was  awarded  to  Mr.  O.  Brasier, 
gardener  to  Lady  Alartineau,  Edgbaston.  In  the  local  class,  Air.  Geo. 
Fawdry,  gardener  to  AV.  Smith,  Esq.,  Aloseley,  was  placed  first  for  a 
pretty  group,  and  Mr.  J.  Collins,  King’s  Heath,  second. 
For  six  stove  and  greenhouse  plants,  Mr.  Cartland,  King’s  Heath,  was 
awarded  the  first  prize  for  a  fair  plant  of  Acalypha  hispida  (Sanderi),  a 
large  plant  of  Croton  angustifolium,  a  fine  Cycas  revoluta,  Croton  Sunset, 
and  Plumbago  capensis.  For  three  Palms,  Air.  Brasier  won  the  first, 
and  Mr.  Cartland  the  second  prize.  Exotic  Ferns  were  well  shown  by 
Messrs.  Musten,  Brasier,  and  Cartland,  as  in  order  named.  Three  fine 
specimens  of  Dracmnas  in  variety  were  exhibited  by  Mr.  Cartland. 
Excellent  Gloxinias  came  from  Air.  Alusten  and  Mr.  J.  Horton,  and  an 
exhibit  of  fine  Cockscombs  from  Air.  Cartland.  Dinner  table  plants  were 
creditably  shown  by  Mr.  G.  Fawdry,  gardener  to  AV.  Smith,  Esq. ;  and 
also  by  Mr.  A.  Cryer. 
Caladiums,  Zonal  “  Geraniums,”  Fuchsias,  Begonias,  and  Liliums 
were  meritoriously  shown  by  several  exhibitors.  Cut  flowers  formed  a 
feature  in  the  Show,  also  bouquets,  while  dinner-table  decorations  and 
baskets  of  flowers,  exhibited  by  ladies  only,  were  very  attractive.  In 
competition  for  Mr.  R.  Sydenham’s  prize  for  Sweet  Peas,  Mr.  AV.  H. 
PartoD,  jun.,  King’s  Heath,  was  accorded  the  first  prize. 
Fruit  was  on  the  whole  very  well  represented.  For  six  dishes,  dis¬ 
similar,  Mr.  A.  Ganderton,  gardener  to  A.  G.  Buffer,  Esq.,  was  given 
the  first  prize  for  very  good  bunches  of  black  and  white  Grapes,  Peaches, 
Nectarines,  Cherries,  and  Gooseberries.  The  second  prize  went  to  Air. 
Cartland,  and  the  third  to  Air.  E.  T.  Musten.  For  two  bunches  of 
black  Grapes  Mr.  Cartland  was  placed  first  with  very  good  examples 
of  Black  Hamburgh.  For  two  bunches  of  white  Grapes  Mr.  Cartland 
was  first  with  Aluscat  of  Alexandria,  and  Air.  Buffer  second  with 
Foster’s  Seedling.  Peaches  were  very  good  from  Air.  Buffer  and  Air. 
Musten. 
Vegetables  were  excellent  in  competition  for  the  prizes  offered  by  Mr. 
J.  Chamberlain,  and  the  specials  offered  by  Messrs.  Sutton  &  Sons, 
Thomson  &  Co.,  Birmingham,  and  Danieh  Bros.,  Norwich,  and  for  which 
the  exigencies  of  space  will  not  allow  of  an  extended  description. 
AVESTON-SUPER-MARE.— August  8th. 
Although  the  various  tents  erected  in  the  Grove  Park  were  not 
quite  so  well  filled  a3  usual  there  was  a  good  all-round  display.  The 
greatest  faffing  off  was  apparent  in  the  cut  flower,  fruit,  and  vegetable 
departments,  and  this,  considering  the  trying  weather,  was  not  at  all 
surprising.  The  new  Hon.  Secretaries,  Messrs.  C.  E.  Masters  and  E.  AV. 
Aloon,  carried  out  their  duties  in  a  most  praiseworthy  manner,  and 
another  success  has  to  be  chronicled. 
The  principal  class  was  that  for  twelve  stove  and  greenhouse  plants, 
and  was  well  filled,  but  Mr.  J.  Cypher.  Cheltenham,  easily  gained  the 
first  prize  of  £15  15s.  His  grand  bank  consisted  of  fine  specimens  of 
Kentias  Belmoreana  and  Forsteriana,  Latania  borbonica,  Croton  Queen 
Victoria,  Allamanda  nobilis,  Statice  intermedia,  Phacnocoma  prolifera 
Barnesi,  Bougainvillea  Sandersi,  Ixora  AVilliamsi,  and  Ericas  Irbyana, 
Austiniana,  and  Aitoniana.  Mr.  AV.  Rowland,  gardener  to  AV.  Brock, 
