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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
August  31,  1899 
Sutton  &  Sons’  prizes  for  six  distinct  kinds,  the  first  prize  was  awarded 
to  Mr.  A.  Cryerwith  an  excellent  exhibit,  the  second  falling  to  Mi-.  Oliver, 
and  the  third  to  Mr.  Dixon  Taylor.  Messrs.  Jenkins  and  Gregory  were 
the  victors  for  Messrs.  Thomson  &  Sons’  vegetable  prizes.  Messrs.  Webb 
and  Son,  Wordsley,  offered  prizes,  and  for  which  there  was  good  com¬ 
petition,  as  also  for  the  prizes  offered  by  Messrs.  Yates  &  Sons,' 
Birmingham. 
Fruit  was  verv  well  show  n,  and  for  six  dishes,  distinct.  Mr.W.  Charlton. 
Harborne,  and  Mr.  J.  Clayton  were  the  successful  exhibitors.  Black  and 
white  Grapes  from  Messrs.  A.  Cryer  and  Mr.  Petersen,  Edgbaston,  were 
splendid. 
DUBLIN.— August  22nd. 
It  is  pleasing  to  record  that  this  particular  exhibition  of  the  Boyal 
Horticultural  Society  of  Ireland  received  a  due  share  of  patronage  from 
the  gay  and  festive  throng  which  has  invaded  Dublin.  The  greatest 
show  on  earth — the  Ilorse  Show  of  the  Royal  Dublin  Society,  which  our 
press  tells  us,  and  there  is  no  reason  to  doubt  it,  is  “  the  biggest  thing  of 
its  kind  in  the  world"  was,  of  course,  the  primary  attractive  influence  of 
the  Milesian  metropolis  ;  but  those  who  love  “  gee  gees  ”  appear  to  love 
flowers  and  music  as  well,  hence  the  executive  wore  hilarious  over  an 
almost  unprecedented  sale  of  tickets  prior  to  their  own  field  day.  Well 
billed,  too,  the  flower  show  had  been,  particular  emphasis  being  given  to 
the  fact  of  the  band  of  the  First  Lifeguards  being  engaged  for  it  on  their 
first  appearance  in  Ireland. 
In  glorious  weather  these  mighty  men  of  music  did  what  was  expected 
of  them  ;  but  the  exhibitors,  did  they  do  their  part  1  The  Show,  ensconced 
in  the  bread  expanse  of  Merrion  Square,  was  certainly  bright  and  well 
arranged  but  small,  undoubtedly  small.  Some  of  the  plant  classes  were 
void,  others  so  sparsely  represented  that  farther  comment  on  this  section 
need  not  detain.  Trade  groups,  not  for  competition,  were  the  redeeming 
feature,  however,  and  Messrs.  Henderson  and  Ramsay  deserved  praise  and 
commendation  from  the  judicature,  which  they  received  for  their  well- 
filled  stands.  F.  W.  Moore,  Esq.,  looked  hot  and  happy  as  coatless  and 
hatless  his  deft  hand  put  the  last  dainty  touches  to  a  grand  group  from 
Glasnevin.  Over  a  score  of  vears  we  remember  these  groups,  which  to 
all  sorts  and  conditions  of  plant  lovers  are  of  the  highest  educational 
value. 
Again,  how  bravely  to  the  front  came  the  Irish  Dicksons  with  a 
stand  of  150  kinds  of  hardy  flowers,  among  which  their  Sweet  Peas 
were  a  thing  of  beauty.  Messrs.  W.  Drummond  &  Sons,  Ltd.,  had  a  tent 
to  themselves,  and  filled  it  with  a  tasteful  table  of  herbaceous  and 
shrubby  flowers,  fresh  and  interesting,  including  specimens  of  some 
things  only  rarely  seen.  As  well  as  their  plants,  previously  noticed, 
Messrs.  Henderson  put  up  a  stand  of  cut  bloom  in  variety,  amongst 
which  their  bunches  of  Begonias  were  of  marvellous  size  and  surpassing 
beauty. 
Mr.  Watson  contributed  from  the  Clontarf  Nurseries  a  bright  and 
pleasing  arrangement  in  which  Cactus  Dahlias  were  a  prominent  feature, 
the  same  firm  winning  in  the  nurserymen’s  class  the  Society’s  silver 
medal  for  the  best  thirty-six  Dahlias,  half  Show  and  half  Cactus 
varieties.  It  goes  without  saying  that  Dicksons  of  Newtownards  were 
par  excellence  firs'  with  forty-eight  Roses,  taking  also  premier  honours 
for  twenty-four  Gladiolus,  each  different.  Valuable  trophies  and  good 
cash  prizes  were  competed  for  in  the  amateurs’  classes  for  cut  booms 
of  Dahlias,  Gladioli,  Carnations  and  other  seasonable  flowers,  and  the 
names  of  Lord  Ashtown,  Lord  Ashbrook,  Lord  Cloncurry,  and  the 
Hon.  Col.  Crichton  figured  frequency  in  the  prize  list  among  some 
strong  exhibitors  nearer  home,  including  that  redoubtable  amateur, 
J.  H.  Smallman,  Esq.,  of  Dalkey. 
Fruit  was  fairly  well  shown,  with,  however,  little  competition  in 
classes  for  Grapes,  and  with  these  white  Grapes  were  patriotically  con¬ 
spicuous  for  “wearing  o’  the  green.”  Fine  examples  of  Cooper’s  Black 
won  first  honours  for  the  Lady  Emily  H.  Bury  ;  and  Mr.  Colgan,  gardener 
to  the  Right  Hon.  J.  M.  Meade,  L.L.D  ,  had  the  best  Black  Hamburghs. 
Some  vague  wording,  or  reading,  of  the  schedule  anent  the  premier  Grape 
class  led  to  a  little  confusion  respecting  its  interpretation,  but  how  the 
matter  was  finally  settled  deponent  knoweth  not.  A  silver  cup,  presented 
by  Hume  Dudgeon,  Esq.,  tor  the  best  sixteen  dishes  of  fruit,  went  to 
Galway  under  the  wing  of  Mr.  Porter,  gardener  to  Lord  Ashtown.  The 
many  fruit  classes  were  fairly  filled,  but  judging  generally,  which 
commenced  late  and  finished  early,  was  not  difficult ;  the  nine  good  men 
and  true,  who  were  hurrying  off  ere  a  growl  was  heard,  being  called  back 
to  a  substantial  luncheon,  for  which  thanks  are  returned  to  the  Hon.  Sec., 
and  his  able  coadjutor,  W.  H.  Hillyard,  Esq.,  by — One  of  Them. 
CHIPPENHAM. — August  23rd. 
The  annual  Exhibition  of  the  Chippenham  and  Caine  Society  was 
held  in  Hardenhuish  Park  on  the  above  date,  and  was  favoured  with 
beautiful  weather  and  a  large  attendance.  For  many  years  the  Show 
was  confined  to  local  districts,  but  with  good  support  the  Committee 
wisely  decided  to  extend  the  sphere  of  operations,  and  include  an  open 
to  all  division  in  their  schedule.  This  materially  enhances  the  quality  of 
the  exhibits  staged,  and  gives  a  wider  interest  in  the  Show  itself. 
The  groups  of  plants,  though  not  a  large  entry,  made  quite  an 
attractive  feature  ;  but,  unfortunately,  the  best  exhibit  was  disqualified, 
because  of  the  technical  error  of  the  exhibitor,  Mr.  Perry,  gardener  to 
Capt.  Spicer,  Spye  Park,  in  turning  a  few  plants  out  of  their  pots,  pre¬ 
sumably  to  decrease  their  height.  The  Committee,  admitting  the  great 
merit  of  the  exhibit,  voluntarilv  gave  a  special  prize,  and  which  was  well 
deserved.  Mr.  Pymm,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Goldsmith,  Trowbridge,  who 
was  second  with  a  formal  arrangement,  and  Messrs.  Cole  &  Son,  Bath, 
were  accordingly  given  the  first  and  second  prizes. 
Mr.  Goo.  Tucker,  Hilperton.  won  easily  with  his  fine  specimen 
Fuchsias  in  six  varieties,  Messrs.  H.  Pocoek  and  W.  N.  Lawes  taking  the 
remaining  prizes,  also  with  good  plants,  Mr.  Tucker  was  also  first  with 
six  flowering  plants,  and  with  one  s  ngle  specimen  ;  Capt.  Spicer  winning 
with  six  Ferns,  Mr.  Tucker  second,  both  having  very  fine  plants.  Thu 
latter  took  first  prize  for  trained  Zonal  Pelargoniums  and  Begonias  Messrs 
T.  Harris,  W.  Strugnell,  gardener  to  Col.  Vuian,  and  Perry  shared 
the  prizes  for  table  plants,  which  made  a  good  class,  and  kern  competition. 
Mr.  J.  M  ittock  was  invincible  with  his  R  ses,  scoring  with  both  thirty-six 
and  twenty-four  varieties,  Mr.  A.  A.  Walters,  Bath,  following.  For 
Dahlias,  Messrs.  Cray  &  Son*.  From e,  scored  with  twenty-four  varieties, 
twelve  Cactus,  distinct,  in  triplets,  and  with  Pompons  ;  Messrs.  Humphries, 
Lindsay,  and  Cooper  securing  the  remaining  prize5.  Asters,  herbaceous 
flowers,  Gladioli,  Pansies,  Carnations,  cut  flowers  in  bunches,  and  Pelar¬ 
goniums  made  a  strong  feature,  the  principal  winners  being  Messrs. 
G.  Humphries,  Stokes  &  Son,  A.  A.  Walters,  Hooper,  Cole  &  Sod,  dud 
Mattcck. 
In  the  district  classes  Mr.  Perry  was  most  successful,  as  also  were 
T.  Harris.  Esq.,  Caine  ;  Gibson,  and  Beeton,  Chippenham  ;  Captain  Clark*1, 
Prince  Hatzfeldt,  Draycot  ;  Miss  Asbe,  and  S.  Hudd,  Chippenham.  In 
some  classes  the  competition  was  keen,  and  the  exhibits  highly 
meritorious  ;  in  others  they  were  characterised  by  poor  quality. 
In  the  open  classes  for  fruit  the  quality  and  extent  surpassed  any¬ 
thing  that  has  been  seen  at  Chippenham  at  any  previous  show,  though 
oniy  a  limited  number  of  classes  are  open  to  all.  For  a  collection  of  eight 
dishes  of  fruit  there  were  four  entries,  Mr.  Strugnell  winning  first  with 
good  Muscat  and  Alicante  Grapes,  Bellcgarde  Peaches,  Pineapple  Necta¬ 
rines,  Taunlon  Hero  Melon,  Washington  Plums,  Brunswick  Figs,  ami 
Apples.  Mr.  Kidley,  cardener  to  A.  Sanford,  Esq..  Minehead  Court, 
Somerset,  was  a  good  second,  having  beautifully  finished  Black  Hamburg  h 
Grapes,  fine  Peaches,  Nectarines,  Figs,  and  Cherries,  Mr.  Perry  being  a 
food  third.  For  two  bunches  of  black  Grapes  Messrs.  Kidley,  Strugm  11, 
and  T.  Harris  took  the  prizes,  the  latter  being  first  tor  white  Grapes. 
Peaches  and  Nectarines  were  numerously  staged,  and  the  quality  first- 
rate,  Messrs.  F.  Perry  and  Cray  &  Son  being  the  most  successful.  The 
latter  staged  the  best  dessert  Apples,  three  dishes  ;  Mr.  Kidley  secoiH  : 
Mr.  Strugnell  and  the  Rev.  J.  Loy,  Hardenhuish  Rectory,  the  best  culi¬ 
nary  varieties.  The  best  Melons  were  staged  by  Messrs.  Strugnell  ami 
Coventry. 
Vegetables  were  confined  to  the  district,  and  these  showed  signs  of  ih*> 
abnormal  summer  weather  both  in  quality  and  quantity.  Classes  were 
provided  for  amateurs  and  cottagers,  both  for  plants,  flowers,  fruit,  and 
vegetables,  which,  together  with  other  divisions,  made  an  extensive 
display,  four  large  tents  being  required  to  accommodate  the  produce. 
K1NGSWOOD.— August  23rd. 
This  fixture  clashed  with  Shrewsbury  and  Chippenham,  both  of 
which  drew  away  a  few  exhibitors  who  have  competed  at  Kingswoml 
in  former  years.  As  a  consequence  of  this  and  the  effect  of  so  much  heat 
and  drought,  there  were  fewer  entries  than  usual,  more  especially  in  the 
classes  for  cut  flowers  and  fruit.  Mr.  A.  W.  Cottle  is  the  Honorary 
Secretary,  and  thanks  to  his  exertions,  well  backed  up  by  the  Committee, 
a  good  display  was  made,  and  a  very  successful  meeting  can  be 
chronicled. 
In  the  plant  classes  the  premier  prizes  were  offered  for  a  collection 
of  ten  flowering  plants  and  six  fine  foliaged  plants,  and  with  these  Mr. 
J.  Cypher,  Cheltenham,  was  well  first  ;  Mr.  Vause,  Leamington,  second  ; 
and  Mr.  J.  B.  Woods,  Chipping  Sodbury,  third.  In  the  class  for  a  group 
of  plants  arranged  for  effect  the  competition  was  very  close,  the  Judges 
eventually  awarding  the  first  prize  to  Mr.  W.  Vause,  Mr.  J.  Cypher 
taking  second  prize  for  the  lighter  and  more  generally  pleasing  arrange¬ 
ment,  while  Messrs.  R.  Palmer  &  Son  also  made  a  really  good  display 
for  third. 
Silver  cups,  value  6  guineas,  were  offered  in  separate  classes  for  si  x 
flowering  plants,  six  fine  foliage  plants  and  six  Ferns,  and  all  were  won 
easily  by  Mr.  W.  Rye,  gardener  to  Captain  Belfield,  Frenchay.  Mr. 
E.  W.  Towill,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Gale  Coles.  Dowaend,  was  second  for 
flowering  and  also  fine  folinged  plants.  Mr.  Rye’s  Ferns  consisted  of 
very  fine  specimens  of  Todea  superba,  T.  pellucida,  Alsophila  excelsis, 
Nephrolepis  davallioides  furcans,  D.  fijiensis,  and  Adiantum  trapeziforme. 
In  this  instance  Mr.  W.  Denton,  gardener  to  the  Rev.  T.  Eaucett  was 
second.  With  eight  exotic  Ferns  Messrs.  R.  Palmer  &  Son  were  first, 
and  Mr.  W.  Rye  a  close  second.  Mr.  J.  Rogers  was  the  most  successful 
exhibitor  of  tuberous  Begonias  in  the  several  classes  allotted  to  these, 
Mr.  Denton  also  doing  well  with  this  popular  class  of  plants.  Fuchsias 
were  not  in  good  condition.  The  best  were  shown  by  Mr.  W.  J.  Mould. 
Bath,  who  was  also  well  first  with  Zonal  Pelargoniums,  Mr.  Towell 
taking  second  prizes.  Messrs.  J.  B.  Woods  &  Son  had  the  best  Gloxinias. 
Several  special  prizes  were  offered  by  Mr.  E.  Poole,  F.R.H.S.,  among 
these  being  a  silver  Flora  medal  for  the  best  specimen  Pitcher  Plant, 
and  this  was  won  by  Mr.  G.  E.  White,  gardener  to  Gilbert  House,  Esq., 
whose  exhibit  attracted  much  attention  as  being  something  novel  ami 
striking  to  the  majority  of  visitors. 
Cut  flowers,  as  already  intimated,  did  not  occupy  so  much  space  as 
usual,  while  those  staged  flagged  very  quickly.  Messrs.  G.  Garraway, 
Bath  ;  W.  Smith,  Kmgswood  ;  A.  A.  Walters,  Bath  ;  and  T.  Hobbs, 
Bristol,  were  the  most  successful  with  Roses.  Messrs.  J.  Walker,  Thame  ; 
T.  Haskins,  J.  Burgess,  and  G.  Humphries,  Chippenham,  had  the  prizes 
for  Dahlias.  Mr.  A.  A.  Walters  was  an  easy  winner  of  first  prizes  in  the 
