JOURNAL  OR  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
August  17,  1899. 
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Nectarines,  Negro  Largo  Figs,  Jefferson  I’lurns,  and  Dr.  Jules 
( < uyot  Pears.  Mr.  M’Cullock  followed,  having  among  other  good  dishes 
grand  examples  of  M  adieu  livid  Court  Grapes,  largo  in  hunch  and  berry, 
and  well  coloured.  Mr.  Head  was  third. 
I  or  a  collection  of  four  varieties  of  Grapes,  two  hunches  of  each,  Mr. 
M  Cullock  turned  the  tallies  on  his  doughty  opponent,  and  won  well  wit.li 
Grow  Guillaume,  tiros  Minor,  Madrosfield  Court,  and  Muscats  :  second, 
Mr.  Goodoore  j  third,  Mr.  G.  ,J.  Klphinstone,  gardener  to  K.  Harry,  Ksq., 
U  oodthorpe  G  range,  Mr.  Head  was  first,  for  a  single  l’ine  ;  Mr.  Duncan, 
Rugby,  won  for  two  hunches  of  Hlack  Hamburgh  Grapes,  and  also  for  a 
like  number  of  Muscats.  For  any  other  black,  Mr.  M’Cullock  won  with 
Madreslield  Court,  and  Mr.  Read  again  scored  for  any  other  white  with 
largo  shapely  examples  of  Huckland  Sweetwater.  Messrs.  Goodacreand 
I  l|ihinstone  were  the  principal  prizewinners  in  the  single  ilish  classes. 
\  egetahles,  though  shown  in  considerable  numbers,  were  certainly 
not  one  of  the  strong  features  of  the  Show.  For  twelve  distinct  varieties, 
Mr.  .1.  Read  was  llrst,  Mr.  R.  Shaw  second,  and  Mr.  .1.  Hudson  third. 
Messrs.  Sutton  A  Hons  o Ilcred  priz.es  for  the  best  collection  of  six  kinds, 
and  tlie  winner  in  I  he  preceding  class  came  to  the  front  here  also,  being 
followed  by  Messrs.  Hoe  and  .Jackson.  Frizes  were  also  offered  for 
collections  by  Messrs.  Harrison  A  Sons,  Mr.  C.  Warner,  Mr.  R.  I’ringle, 
and  Mr.  J.  Wright,  seedsmen,  of  Leicester.  The  principal  winners  in 
these  clussos  being  Messrs.  Shaw,  Green,  and  Hoe. 
M  IHOICMiA  N  KOI  t  H  Fx  III  lllTh. 
I  Jieso  were  a  strong  feature  of  the  Show,  which  added  greatly  to  its 
interest,  and  were  thoroughly  deserving  of  the  recognition  accorded  in 
the  shape  of  gold  and  silver  medals.  The  great  Chelsea  firm  of  Vsltoh 
sent,  down  a  large  and  highly  meritorious  exhibit,  which  secured  the  only 
large  gold  medal  awarded.  The  exhibit  took  the  form  of  a  group  of 
plants,  which  occupied  a  large  amount,  of  space  in  one  of  the  principal 
tents.  ^  I  he  background  was  formed  id’  I ’alms,  and  the  body  filled  in 
with  Crotons,  Dracienas,  Ferns,  Nepenthes,  and  other  choice  stove  plants, 
all  ol  which  were  splendidly  grown  and  beautifully  arranged.  Messrs. 
<  iitlinsll  A  Sons  of  llighguto  contributed  a  large  collection  of  Irises,  and 
were  awarded  a  gold  medal,  Messrs.  Clapbam  A  Hons  of  Stoekport 
receiving  a  similar  award  for  .a  specimen  of  their  rock  work.  Mr.  R. 
Lawson,  gardener  to  Mr.  G,  II.  Kills,  Leicester,  put  up  a  very  cITeotive 
and  artistically  arranged  group,  having  for  a  central  object  a  fountain 
in  play,  with  Water  Lilies  beneath.  A  gold  medal  was  awarded.  Messrs. 
(  .IhuiI  A  Sons,  <  rawley  ;  Keynes,  Williams  A  Co.,  Salisbury  ;  and  Mor¬ 
timer,  farnhum,  Surrey,  staged  fine  collections  of  Dahlias,  and  were 
awarded  bronze  medals.  Silver-gilt  medals  were  secured  by  Messrs. 
Harrison  A  Sons,  R.  I’ringle  of  Leicester,  mid  W.  Kilwnrds  of  Not¬ 
tingham.  Messrs.  W.  A  J.  Ihrkciihcnd,  Sale,  received  a  silver  medul 
toi  a  large  and  varied  co.leetion  of  Ferns,  ( fiber  bronze  medallists  were 
Mr.  .1.  Wright  (Leicester),  Mrs.  K.  Carnall  (Leicester),  and  Messrs. 
Huntley  and  I  lolden. 
MALTON  (YORKS), — August  ifni. 
I  m:  fortieth  show  of  the  above  Society  was  held  in  the  Orchard 
I  iold,  Mullen,  on  Wednesday,  August,  llth.  For  several  yours  ruin  has 
greatly  interfered  with  this  fixture,  and  the  Committee  have  hud  to  draw 
from  their  reserve  fund.  Last  year  the  whole  of  this  was  used  up. 
I  hiring  the  winter  a  jumble  sale  and  a  series  of  entertainments  were 
given,  and  in  this  way  a  goodly  miiiii  was  raised,  which  enabled  the 
<  oiiiuiittoo  to  make  a  tresli  start.  The  weather  was  all  t lint,  could  be 
desired,  ami  the  attendance  was  good,  but.  there  was  a  fulling  efV  in  the 
number  of  exhibitors. 
W  o  have  seen  u  better  show  of  plants.  The  Marquis  of  Zetland  was 
not  showing  this  year,  which  made  a  great  dilTerenoe  to  the  central 
stage.  For  six  stove  or  greenhouse  plants  in  bloom  Mr.  Suflleld, 
gardener  to  Mrs.  Kitchen,  Darlington,  was  an  easy  first  with  well* 
(lowered  specimens  of  Dipludeniu,  umuhilis,  Allamamla  llendersoni, 
Uomieletiu  speoiosa,  Ixora  \V  illiamsi,  Stephanotis  tloribumia,  and  ( Herod on- 
drou  Halfourianum.  Messrs.  R.  Simpson  A  Sons,  Selby,  were  second. 
The  same  order  was  maintained  lor  three  plants.  For  tour  exotie  Ferns 
Mr.  Sullield  again  secured  first  place,  staging  very  good  specimens.  Messrs. 
K.  Simpson  second.  In  the  class  for  six  plants  the  order  was  reversed. 
Mr.  I  homas  W  atson,  Mutton,  was  first  for  four  Fuchsias  ;  Mr.  I’’.  Newby, 
Knap  ton.  second  [  Messrs.  (J.  Lohgster  A  Hons  were  to  the  front  for 
six  plants  lor  dinner  table  decoration,  followed  by  Messrs.  K.  Simpson 
and  Sons,  and  Mr.  .lames  Horsley,  Norton.  Mr  .1.  S.  Kpox,  gardener  to 
the  Hon.  II.  W.  it/, william,  was  awarded  a  second  prize  for  a  small 
Fig  tree  in  a  pot.  Mrs.  W'yse  was  first,  and  Messrs.  G.  Longster  A  Sons 
second,  for  two  Tomatoes  in  pots. 
The  show  of  cut  (lowers  was  very  good,  though  in  a  few  cases  the 
effect  of  the  dry  weather  was  noticeable.  Messrs.  Clark  A  Sons,  Rod  ley, 
were  first  for  twenty-four  Dahlias,  staging  some  grand  blooms,  closely 
followed  by  Mr.  R.  Stringer,  Leeds.  For  twelve  the  same  order  held 
good.  There  was  only  one  entry  for  twelve  Fancy  Dahlias,  the  pri  o 
going  to  Messrs.  Clink  A  Sons.  Cactus  and  Pompon  Dahlias  were  very 
well  shown.  Mr.  Hutchinson,  Kirby  moor  side,  was  first  for  six  spike*  of 
Gladioli ;  Messrs.  Darkness  A  Sons,  lledale,  second.  There  was  a  good 
collection  of  Sweet  Peas  j  Mr.  Hutchinson  was  first  for  twelve  and  six 
bunches,  also  for  twelve  annuals  and  eight  hardv  flowers,  Messrs. 
G.  Longster  A  Sons  were  second.  Messrs,  darkness  A  Sons  w  ere  first 
lor  six  varieties  of  Roses,  three  blooms  of  each,  and  also  for  twelve  Roses. 
Messrs.  G.  Longster  A  Sons  were  first  both  tor  a  bridal  bouquet  and  a 
hand  bouquet,  Mr.  dames  Horsley  being  second  in  the  latter  class.  For 
a  basket  of  cut  Roses  Mr.  R.  Dobson  was  first,  and  Messrs.  Darkness 
and  Sons  second. 
Hardy  fruit  was  not  shown  in  quantity,  and  hothouse  fruit  was  not  so 
good  aH  usual,  Grapes  being  very  poorly  shown.  For  a  tray  of  fonr  varieties 
Mr.  (Jpex  was  first  ;  in  his  collection  were  three  bunches  of  Madresfield 
Court,  Grape,  Royal  George  Reach,  Fitmaston  Orange  Nectarine,  and 
Brown  Turkey  Fig.  Mr.  James  Horsley  was  second  with  Black  Hamburgh 
G rapes,  good  Reaches,  Apples,  and  Pears.  Third,  Sir  E.  Cayley.  Bart.  ; 
this  collection  contained  a  very  good  dish  of  Reaches.  In  the  class  for 
throe  hunches  of  hlack  Grapes,  Messrs.  G.  Longster  A  Sons  were  first 
with  Black  Hamburgh,  and  Mr.  IJpex  second  with  small  bunches  of 
Madresfield  Court.  There  was  only  one  exhibit  of  three  bunches  of 
white  Grapes,  Mr.  Upex  staging  Foster  s  Seedling,  and  was  awarded  a 
second  prize.  G,  Camtnel,  Ksq.,  Hutton  Hall,  was  first  both  for  green 
and  scarlet-fleshed  Melons,  Mrs.  Wyse  being  second  in  the  latter  class. 
For  six  Reaches  Kir  R.  Cayley,  Bart.,  was  first,,  showing  good  specimens 
of  Bsllogarde  ;  Mr.  James  Horsley  second.  For  six  Nectarines  Mr.  W.  H, 
Wilson,  Bridlington,  was  first,  and  Sir  E.  Cayley  second. 
The  classes  for  vegetables  were  not  very  well  filled  ;  doubtless  the  dry 
weather  has  had  much  to  do  with  this.  For  a  tray  of  eight  varieties 
Mr.  Waite,  a  local  exhibitor,  secured  first  place  for  a  very  good  collection, 
Mr.  J.  Whitehead  was  second,  and  Mr.  R.  Dobson  third.  Potatoes  were 
well  hIiowh.  Messrs.  G.  Longster  A  Sons  staged  a  group  of  mixed  plants, 
consisting  of  Ferns  and  flowering  plants,  also  some  baskets  of  Roman 
Hyacinths.  Thoro  was  a  creditable  display  in  the  tent  allottod  to 
cottagers. 
'I’ A 1 1 N  TON. — Augubt  10th. 
Til  ICR  1C  were  no  signs  of  diminished  popularity  of  this  Society,  either 
with  exhibitors  or  the  general  public.  On  t lie  contrary,  entries  were 
more  numerous  than  usual,  nml  (lie  display  of  plants,  cut  flowers,  fruit, 
and  vegetables  was  one  of  the  best,  if  not  the  best,  ever  held  in  Vivary 
Park,  Taunton.  Although  eight  large  Units  wore  provided,  the  exhibits 
in  several  instances  were  crowded.  Mr.  J.  Winsor  is  the  Secretary,  and 
his  duties  were  discharged  to  the  satisfaction  of  everybody.  Perfect 
weather  prevailed,  and  there  was  n  large  attendance  of  visitors. 
In  the  plant  department  Taunton  stands  unsurpassed.  In  the  class  for 
twelve  stove  and  greenhouse  plants  in  flower  prizes  of  £20,  £1*>,  and  £(> 
were  offered,  and  for  these  there  were  four  competitors.  Mr.  J.  Cypher 
was  a  good  llrst,  showing,  iin  usual,  large  admirably  flowered  specimens.  Mr. 
W.  Finch,  Coventry,  second  ;  and  Mr.  W.  Rowland,  gardener  to  W.  Brock. 
Ksq.,  Kxoter,  third.  Willi  six  flowering  plants  Mr.  Cypher  was  first,  and 
Mr.  W.  Rowland  second.  Grand  specimens  of  (ine-foliaged  plants  gained 
Mr.  Cypher  the  first  prize  for  eight  ;  second,  Mr.  W.  Howland  ;  third, 
Mr.  I\i.  Peel,  gardener  to  Miss  Todd,  Shirley.  Mr.  K.  Merrett,  gardener 
to  II.  K.  Bailey,  Ksq.,  Glastonbury,  went  ahead  with  eight  exotic  Ferns, 
the  second  pr/.o  going  to  Mr.  W.  Rowland,  and  the  third  to  Mr.  H.  Godding, 
Taunton.  There  were  some  very  creditable  exhibits  in  the  classes  for 
single  and  double  Zonal  Relurgotiiuins,  Begonias,  Fuchsias,  and  Cocks¬ 
combs.  The  best  four  Orchids  were  shown  by  Mr.  W.  Thomas.  Mr. 
Cypher  was  second. 
The  foregoing  classes  were  open  to  all,  but  those  which  follow  were 
confined  to  amateurs  and  their  gardeners.  For  twelve  stove  and  green¬ 
house  plants  there  were  three  entries,  Mr.  W.  Rowland  taking  first  prize 
with  Dipladeulu  anuibilis,  1).  Bresrleytiua,  Bougainvillea  glabra,  Clero- 
demlron  Bnlfourinnum,  Ixora  Williamsi,  Alltunanda,  and  several  foliage 
plants.  Mr.  W.  Thomas'  exhibit,  which  came  second,  included  fine  speci¬ 
mens  of  Anthurium  Andreunum,  A.  Scherseriauutu,  Aoalypha  hispida 
(Hamleri),  and  Kpidemlrum  prismatooarpum  ;  the  third  prize  going  to  Mr. 
Reel.  There  were  four  competing  in  the  class  for  stx  specimen  stove 
plants,  and  with  these  Mr.  Reel  was  first.  Mr.  .1,  Thomas  second,  and 
Mr.  K.  Kidley,  gardener  to  W.  A.  Sanford,  Ksq.,  Wellington,  third.  The 
best  four  specimens  were  shown  by  Mr.  Reel,  second  Mr.  Thomas,  third 
Mr.  S.  Kidley.  The  most  successful  with  ornamental  foliaged  plants 
were  Messrs.  Reel  and  Rowland.  For  six  Ferns  Mr.  Reel  was  first  and 
Mr.  Merret  second.  There  were  also  numerous  classes  *or  different 
kinds  of  pot  plants,  in  all  of  which  the  competition  was  keen  and  a  grand 
display  was  made. 
Prizes  were  offered  in  three  classes  for  groups  of  miscellaneous  plants 
arranged  for  effect.  The  first  prize  lor  that  to  occupy  a  space  of  l.’>  feet 
bv  9  leet  was  won  by  Mr.  W.  Finch,  who  made  excellent  use  of  bis  plants 
Ycr\  effective  also  was  the  second  prize  group  arranged  bv  Mr.  \Y  . 
Rowland,  the  third  prize  going  to  Air.  M.  Reel.  For  n  group  JO  feet 
by  7  feet  In  oval  form,  Mr.  Rowland  was  first,  Mr.  Reel  second,  and 
Mr.  Merrett  third.  With  the  still  smaller  groups  Mr.  Rowland  was 
first,  Mr.  Reel  second,  and  Mr.  S.  Kidley  third. 
Cut  flowers  were  numerous  tn  both  the  open  and  the  restricted 
sections.  The  host  thirty-six  Roses  were  shown  by  Mr.  J.  Mattock. 
(Aiford  ;  second,  Mr.  G,  Garrawav,  Bath.  For  eighteen  varieties  Mr 
Mattock  was  first,  and  Messrs.  Jarman  A  Co..  Chard,  second,  similar 
positions  being  occupied  by  these  competitors  with  Teas,  For  twelve 
Dahlias  Messrs.  Cray  A  Sons.  Frouie,  wore  first,  and  Mr.  G  Humphries 
second.  The  best  stand  of  Fancy  Dahlias  was  shown  by  Mr.  lluu  phrie*  . 
second  Mr.  S.  Cooper.  Messrs.  Cray  A  Sons  were  first  for  both  Cactus 
and  Pompon  Dahlias,  with  Messrs.  \Y.  Taplin  A  Sons  and  Mr  Humphries 
in  close  attendance,  all  showing  good  blooms.  The  Bat  <  exhibitor. 
Mr.  A.  A.  Walters,  was  the  most  successful  in  the  classes  for  Asters 
Mr.  T.  Hamblyn,  gardener  to  K.  B.  Smith,  Ksq.,  staged  the  best  Carna 
tions.  Stove  and  greenhouse  flowers  in  bunches  were  particularly  well 
shown.  Mr.  W.  Thomas  was  easily  first.  Orchids  figuring  largely  in  his 
stand;  second,  Mr.  11.  W.  Maidment,  gardener  to  J.  Maopherson,  Ksq.. 
Clifton.  Hardy  perennials  also  made  a  grand  show.  For  these  Mr 
A.  A.  W alters  was  first,  and  the  Rev,  P,  W.  Brancker  second.  The 
Kelway  medal  for  a  collection  of  herbaceous  flowers  was  wow  by  Mr 
