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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
September  7,  1899. 
Three  Photographs  from  the  Quarry. 
[Though  the  entire  horticultural  world  was  supposed  to  he  at 
Shrewsbury  a  fortnight  ago  we  may  take  it  for  granted  that  many 
readers  of  the  Journal  of  Horticulture  were  there  in  spirit  only,  and 
wiil  therefore  welcome  one  or  two  photographic  illustrations.  On 
page  213  we  are  enabled  to  give  a  bird’s  eye  view  of  the  Quarry 
ou  a  fete  day.  This  wTas,  with  spontaneous  kindness,  taken  for  the 
Journal  by  Mr.  W.  W.  Naunton,  one  of  the  Honorary  Secretaries, 
whose  post  of  vantage  was  the  church  steeple.  The  view  was 
secured  on  Thursday  afternoon,  and  conveys  some  idea  of  the 
appearance  of  the  Quarry  on  that  day.  Neither  the  whole  of  the 
ground,  tents,  nor  people  can  be  seen,  as  will  readily  be  under¬ 
stood  when  it  is  said  that  the  sum  of  £1852  was  taken  at  the 
gates  on  that  day,  which  at  Is.  apiece  represents  upwards  of 
37,000  people,  not  to  speak  of  the  ticket  holders.  While  we  are 
amidst  figures  we  may  say  that  the  takings  for  the  year  ate:— 
Subscriptions,  £420  ;  refreshment  contracts,  £620  ;  sale  of  tickets 
before  the  fetP,  £521;  taken  at  the  gate  on  the  first  day,  £879; 
second  day,  £1852 ;  sundry  receipts,  £380,  making  a  grand  total 
approaching  to  £4700.  Can  this  be  termed  anything  but  marvellous  ? 
Then  the  kindness  of  Mr.  H.  H.  Hughes,  a  member  of  the  Society’s 
Committee,  permits  us  to  furnish  a  picture  of  the  Judges  in  a  group. 
It  was  taken  under  the  disadvantage  of  slight  movement  of  the 
branches  of  the  tree  in  the  shade  of  which  they  assembled.  Mr.  Adnitt, 
who  could  not  attend  at  the  moment,  was  taken  separately  and  added 
to  the  group,  which  would  not  have  been  complete  without  him. 
There  are  twenty-eight  of  them,  including  the  co-Secretaries,  and  the 
names  given  beneath  the  illustration  render  further  explanatory 
matter  superfluous,  for  they  are  not  men  of  obscurity.  Our  indebted¬ 
ness  to  Mr.  Naunton  extends  still  further,  for  the  excellent  photograph 
of  Mr.  Lunt’s  superb  collection  of  Grapes  (page  207).  T his  has 
already  been  described,  and  will  probably  be  again  referred  to  in  these 
pages.  We  tender  hearty  congratulations  to  the  Society  on  the  success 
achieved  and  for  the  admirable  educational  work  that  is  being  carried 
out  so  well.] 
SHOWS. 
BATH.— August  30th  and  81st. 
This,  the  last  of  the  more  important  fixtures  in  the  West  of  England, 
s  also  one  of  the  most  popular  among  all  classes  of  exhibitors  and  visitors. 
There  was  a  grand  display  of  specimen  stove  aud  greenhouse  plants. 
Fuchsias.  Ferns,  and  the  like,  a  better  display  of  cut  flowers  than  seen  at 
the  other  leading  shows  hereabouts  this  season,  and  an  excellent  all-round 
exhibit  of  fruits  and  vegetables.  The  show  was  held  in  the  Sydney 
Gardens,  while  the  arrangements  reflected  the  greatest  credit  on  the 
experienced  Secretaries,  Messrs.  B.  R.  F.  Fearson  and  W.  Jeffery,  and  the 
Committee. 
Fuchsias,  as  usual,  occupied  the  place  of  honour  on  the  list,  and 
considering  the  season,  there  was  a  much  better  display  of  these  than 
might  have  been  anticipated.  For  nine  varieties,  Mr.  G.  Tucker,  Trow¬ 
bridge,  was  well  first,  showing  grand  pyramids,  nearly  9  feet  high,  of 
Doel’s  Favourite,  Western  Beauty,  Tucker’s  Favourite,  Final,  Arabella, 
Mr.  H.  Roberts,  Mrs.  Bright,  Bountiful,  and  Charming.  Mr.  J.  H. 
Willcox  was  second.  The  class  tor  six  varieties  was  well  filled,  Mr.  W.  A. 
Burford  taking  the  lead  with  moderately  large,  grandly  flowered  pyramids. 
Lady  Pitman  was  second,  and  Mr.  W.  J.  Mould  third.  Messrs.  Tucker 
and  Wilcox  each  took  a  first  prize  with  a  single  specimen  Fuchsia,  the 
first-named  showing  a  remarkably  fine  plant  of  Charming. 
Stove  and  greenhouse  plants  were  numerous,  and  good  as  may  be 
imagined  when  it  is  seen  that  Mr.  J.  Cypher  was  beaten  in  the  class  for 
six  in  flower  bv  Mr.  G.  Tucker.  A  specimen  of  Ixora  Dufii  gained  Mr. 
Cypher  an  equal  first  for  a  single  stove  plant,  Mr.  Tucker  having  a  good 
Dipladenia  amabilis.  For  a  bank  of  specimen  plants  to  comprise  six  in 
tiowerv  Mr.  Cypher  was  easily  first,  showing  grand  Kentias  and  Crotons. 
Messrs.  J.  B.  Woods  &  Son  were  a  good  second,  and  Mr  G.  Hallett  third. 
With  a  collection  of  Orchids  Mr.  Cypher  was  well  first.  The  best  Cannas 
were  shown  by  Messrs.  G.  Cooling  &  Son  ;  Mr.  W.  J.  Mould  was  the 
principal  prizewinner  with  Zonal  Pelargoniums.  First  prizes  for  Liliums 
were  taken  by  Mr.  W.  Powell  ;  Mr.  E.  T.  I).  Foxcroft  was  most  successful 
with  Tuberous  Begonias,  and  Mr.  G.  Woodiwiss  showed  the  finest 
Gloxinias,  the  competition  being  good  in  nearly  every  case. 
Groups  of  plants  arranged  for  effect  are  steadily  improving  in 
character  at  Bath.  On  this  occasion  four  competed,  Mr.  ,J.  Cypher 
taking  the  first  prize  for  a  light  arrangement  in  which  elegant  Palms, 
Bamboos,  Crotons,  and  numerous  choice  Orchids  figured  to  great 
advantage.  Mr.  T.  Tamsey,  gardener  to  R.  B.  Cater,  Esq.,  Bath,  was  a 
creditable  second,  followed  closely  by  Mr.  H.  Smith,  gardener  to  H. 
Eaton  Young,  Esq. 
A  large  amount  of  staging  was  devoted  to  cut  flowers,  and  yet 
crowding  of  stands  was  unavoidable  in  places.  Mr.  F.  H.  Fox,  Wel¬ 
lington,  was  first,  and  Mr.  J.  Mallett  second  with  thirty-six  spikes  of 
Gladioli  ;  Mr.  G.  Humphries,  Chippenham,  first,  and  Mr.  W.  J.  Mattock, 
Oxford,  second  with  twelve  spikes,  all  exhibiting  most  creditably. 
Dahlias  were  also  remarkably  fresh  and  good.  With  these  the  principal 
prizewinners  were  Mr.  J.  Walker,  Thame  ;  Messrs.  Keynes,  Williams 
and  Co.,  Salisbury  ;  Messrs.  J.  Cray  &  Son,  Frome,  and  Mr.  G. 
Humphries.  Messrs.  D.  &  W.  Croll,  Dundee,  sent  really  fine  blooms 
of  Hybrid  Perpetual  Roses,  and  were  first  for  twenty-four  singles  ; 
second  Mr.  J.  Mattock,  Oxford.  For  twelve  varieties  Mr.  W.  J.  Mattock 
was  first,  and  Mr.  T.  Evry,  Bath,  second.  The  best  Tea-scented  Roses 
were  shown  by  Mr.  G.  Prince,  Oxford  ;  second,  Mr.  J.  Mattock.  Messrs. 
G.  Cooling  &  Son  made  a  fine  display  of  Zonal  Pelargoniums,  and  werp 
first  ;  second,  Mr.  W.  J.  Mould.  Asters  were  numerous,  and  the  prize- 
winning  stands  of  great  merit.  Mr.  A.  A.  Walters,  Bath,  was  the  most 
successful  with  these  ;  Mr.  F.  Hooper,  Bath,  and  Mr.  F.  Lindsay,  Frome, 
also  taking  first  prizes.  Mr.  A.  A.  Walters  was  well  first,  and  Messrs. 
W.  J.  Stokes  &  Son,  Trowbridge,  second  for  a  collection  of  herbaceous 
flowers.  Mr.  Newman,  Bath,  was  first  for  annuals,  and  Mr.  G.  Tucker 
for  stove  and  greenhouse  flowers.  Table  decorations,  bouquets,  sprays, 
vases,  bowls  of  flowers  and  the  like  were  all  numerous  and  good. 
As  usual  one  large  tent  was  wholly  devoted  to  fruit,  and  this  was  well 
filled.  Four  competed  with  collections  of  eight  dishes,  Mr.  W.  Strugnell, 
gardener  to  Colonel  Vivian,  Rood  Ashton,  Trowbridge,  gaining”  the 
premier  award  for  Alicante  and  Muscat  of  Alexandria  Grapes,  Taunton 
Hero  Melon,  Dagmar  Peach,  Pineapple  Nectarine,  Washington  Plums, 
and  Brunswick  Figs,  all  of  good  quality  and  well  displayed.  Mr.  t! 
Wilkins,  gardener  to  Lady  Theodora  Guest,  was  second,  and  Mr.  A.  Cross, 
gardener  to  H.  O.  Wills,  Esq.,  Bath,  a  good  third.  The  greatest  interest 
was  taken  in  the  class  for  eight  bunches  of  Grapes  in  four  varieties.  With 
these  there  were  four  competitors,  but  Mr.  W.  Taylor,  grower  to  Aider- 
man  Chaffin,  Bath,  was  rather  easily  first,  showing  handsome  bunches  of 
Madresfield  Court,  Gros  Maroc,  Black  Hamburgh,  and  Muscat  of 
Alexandria,  the  last  named  only  wanting  in  point  of  ripeness.  Mr.  W. 
Marsh  was  second,  his  best  being;  Gros  M&roc  and  Madresfield  Court  ; 
and  Mr  T.  Jones,  also  of  Bath,  third.  The  Black  Hamburgh  class  was" 
weaker  than  usual.  Mr.  G.  Sutton,  gardener  to  W.  A.  Todd,  Esq  ,  was 
first,  and  Mr,  D.  E.  Taylor  second.  In  the  any  other  black  class  Mr.  W. 
Taylor  won  the  first  prize  with  Madresfield  Court,  fine  in  bunch  and  berry! 
and  only  slightly  deficient  as  regards  colour  ;  second  Mr.  W.  Marsh,  for 
extra  large,  handsome,  well  finished  clusters  of  Gros  Maroc.  The  best 
Muscat  of  Alexandria  were  shown  by  Mr.  T.  Wilkinson,  Clifton,  the 
second  prize  going  to  Mr.  Fewtrell,  gardener  to  C.  C.  Tudway,  Esq.,  Wells, 
but  none  of  the  exhibits  in  this  class  was  quite  first  rate.  With  any 
other  white  variety  Mr.  A.  Cross  was  first  and  Mr.  Sutton  second,  both 
showing  fairly  good  Buckland  Sweetwater. 
Melons,  both  in  the  Society’s  classes  and  the  special  classes,  in  which 
the  prizes  were  offered  by  Messrs.  Sutton  &  Sons,  Reading,  were 
decidedly  inferior  ;  and  Mr.  T.  G.  P.  Hallett  was  the  only  winner  of  a 
first  prize.  Peaches  were  numerous  and  good.  Mrs.  Stothart  was  first 
with  highly  coloured  Royal  George  ;  second,  Mr.  Acland,  gardener  to 
A.  G.  Hayman,  Esq.  Mr.  Aitkin  was  first  for  Nectarines,  and  Mr. 
Acland  second.  The  competition  with  Plums  in  two  classes,  Apples  in 
four  classes,  Pears  in  two  classes,  and  Cherries,  was  keen.  Of  Figs  and 
Filberts  some  grand  fruit  was  shown.  Among  the  principal  prizewinners 
were  Messrs.  Strugnell,  G.  Garraway,  W.  Marsh,  W.  G.  Tyler,  T.  Wilkins 
and  C.  Smith. 
Vegetables,  as  usual,  were  arranged  alongside  the  railway  on  open 
benches,  and  were  both  plentiful  and  of  high  quality.  Mr.  T.  Wilkins 
was  the  most  successful  exhibitor;  Messrs,  G.  Garraway,  Wilkinson, 
P.  Hutb,  J.  Hall,  and  J.  Moore  also  doing  well.  Prizes  were  provided 
by  Messrs.  Sutton  &  Sons,  Webb  &  Sons,  and  G.  Cooling  &  Sons. 
Non-competitive  exhibits  occupied  a  considerable  amount  of  staging, 
and  added  greatly  to  the  attractiveness  of  the  exhibition.  Messrs! 
W.  &  J.  Birkenhead,  Sale,  Manchester,  arranged  a  large  collection  of 
well  grown  Ferns,  principally  in  small  pots.  Messrs.  G.  Cooling  &  Sons 
made  a  good  display  of  cut  flowers  of  herbaceous  plants,  Roses,  Carna¬ 
tions,  and  Dahlias,  also  a  group  of  admirably  fruited  Apple  trees'  in  pots, 
together  with  dishes  of  all  the  best  varieties  of  Apples  and  Pears.  From 
the  Devon  Chrysanthemum  Nursery,  Teignmoutb,  came  a  large  assort¬ 
ment  of  Cactus  Dahlias,  among  which  were  included  a  few  seedlings  of 
considerable  merit.  Mr.  G.  Prince,  Oxfoid.  arranged  a  group  of  cufTea 
Roses  very  effectively,  and  Mr.  J.  B.  Blackmore  made  a  good  show  of  cut 
tuberous  Begonias,  as  did  Mr.  A.  A.  Walters,  Bath,  with  plants  in  pots, 
To  all  of  these  certificates  of  merit  were  awarded. 
SANDY.— August  31st. 
1^3  The  thirty-first  annual  show  was  held  in  the  park  of  Sandy  Place 
and  proved  a  great  success.  The  offering  of  £30  as  prizes  for  ten  stove 
and  greenhouse  plants  proved  an  incentive  to  exhibitors,  not  only  in  the 
actual  classes  but  throughout  the  show.  After  2  p.m.  it  was  almost  im¬ 
possible  tpi^alk  round  the  tents,  and  note-taking  had  perforce  to  cease. 
In  the,cksj  tm a  group  ot  plants  arranged  for  effect,  to  occupy  a  space 
of  50  feet.^iVf  r.  W,  Vanse,  Leamington  Spa,  was  placed  first  with  a  group 
in  which  foliage  plants  formed  the  chief  feature,  the  Crotons  being 
beautifully  coloured.  The  flowering  plants  employed  were  Cattleyas, 
Liliums,  Ixoras,  and  Tuberoses  Mr.  W.  Finch,  Coventry,  must  have 
been  a  good  second,  the  arrangement  [being  excellent,  and  the  plants 
light  and  well  displayed.  Mr.  W.  J.  Empsori,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Wingfield, 
Ampthill,  was  third  with  a  groun  in  wnich  Orchids  and  Nerines  were  the 
chief  features. 
The  class  for  ten  stove  and  greenhouse  plants  in  flower  made  a  good 
exhibition  in  itself.  Mr.  Jas.  Cypher,  Cheltenham,  was  first  with  some 
grand  specimens.  A  fine  plant  of  Ixora  Duffi  was  especially  notable, ^as 
were  Allamanda  nobiiis,  Statice  intermedia,  Erica  Marnockiana,  and 
Bougainvillea  glabra.  Mr.  W.  Vause  was  second  with  some  well  flowered 
plants,  while  Mr.  W.  Finch  was  third,  and  Mr.  G.  Redman,  Eynesburv 
fourth. 
For  twelve  Zonal  Pelargoniums  Mr.  T.  Lockie,  gardener  to  A.  J. 
