June  25,  1896. 
JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER, 
585 
Mr.  Cypher  was  again  an  easy  first  with  stove  and  greenhouse  plants, 
showing  grand  specimens  of  Bougainvillea  glabra,  Erica  CavendishiaDa, 
Pimelea  diosmaefolia,  Stephanotis  floribunda,  Erica  ventricosa  magnifies, 
and  Phcenocoma  prolifera  Barnesi.  Mr.  Cbas.  Lawton,  gardener  to 
H.  Broadley-Harrison,  Esq.,  Welton,  was  a  fair  second,  his  best  plant 
being  Bougainvillea  glabra,  and  Mr.  W.  Vause  followed  with  the  third. 
Mr;  F.  Nicholas,  gardener  to  Marquis  of  Zetland,  Upleatham,  was  first 
with  three  greenhouse  Azaleas,  showing  Chelsoni  and  others  in  good 
form.  Messrs.  W.  Jackson  obtained  the  second  prize  with  specimens 
which  were  exceedingly  poor.  The  first  prize  for  three  Cape  Heaths 
went  to  Mr.  F.  Nicholas,  who  showed  well-flowered  specimens  of  Erica 
depressa  multiflora,  E.  ventricosa  magnifies,  and  E.  Cavendishi.  Mr.  Jas. 
Cypher  took  the  second  place,  and  Mr.  J.  Sunley  the  third.  Mr.  J. 
Sunley  was  first  for  a  single  specimen  stove  plant,  showing  a  well- 
flowered  Anthurium  Scherzerianum.  Mr.  Chas.  Lawton  was  second 
with  Bougainvillea  glabra,  and  Mr.  F.  Nicholas  third  with  Franciscea 
calycina  major. 
Four  magnificent  specimens  of  Crotons,  which  included  Baroness 
Rothschild  and  Warneri,  shown  by  Mr.  McIntyre,  were  awarded  first 
prize  in  the  class  for  them.  Mr.  W.  Vause  was  second  with  less  plants, 
but  highly  coloured  ;  and  the  third  prize  went  to  Mr.  W.  H.  Simpson, 
who  had  in  his  exhibit  a  good  plant  of  C.  pietum.  Mr.  J.  Sunley  was 
first  with  four  Dracaenas,  showing  well  furnished  specimens.  The  second 
prize  went  to  Mr.  C.  J.  Mee,  and  the  third  to  Mr.  J.  McIntyre.  The 
first  prize  for  three  ornamental  foliage  plants  went  to  Mr.  F.  Nicholas, 
who  showed  splendid  specimens  of  Croton  Johannis,  Kentia  Belmoreana, 
Cycas  revoluta,  Mr.  J.  McIntyre  was  a  good  second,  showing  among 
others  a  fine  example  of  Croton  angustifolius  ;  and  Mr.  W.  Townsend, 
gardener  to  E.  B.  Faber,  Esq.,  Harrogate,  followed  with  the  third. 
Mr.  J.  McIntyre  was  a  good  first  with  six  ornamental  foliage  plants, 
showing  Croton  Queen  Victoria,  Phoenix  rupicola,  Croton  angustifolius, 
Kentias  Belmoreana  and  Fosteriana,  and  Cycas  simensis  in  good  form. 
Mr.  Chas.  Lawton  followed,  a  close  second  ;  and  Mr.  J.  Sunley  third,  and 
Mr.  W.  Vause  fourth.  Mr.  Cbas.  Lawton  had  the  best  pair  of  fine- 
foliage  plants,  followed  by  Mr.  F.  Nicholas. 
Coleuses  were  well  shown.  Mr.  G.  Clark,  gardener  to  Miss  Wharton, 
York,  was  first  with  six,  staging  highly  coloured  specimens.  Mr.  G.  H. 
Dobson,  gardener  to  R.  Lawson,  Esq.,  York,  was  second  with  larger 
plants,  though  not  so  well  grown  ;  and  Mr.  W.  Wood,  gardener  to  Hon. 
Claude  Lambton,  York,  followed  with  the  third.  The  exhibits  of 
twenty  alpine  and  herbaceous  plants  were  very  pleasing.  Mr.  S.  Hard- 
castle,  York,  was  placed  first,  showing  amongst  others  fine  specimens  of 
Inula  glandulosa,  Pyrethrum  Mont  Blanc,  Lilium  umbellatum, 
Erigeron  superba,  Pyrethrum  Crimson  King,  with  Sedums  and  others. 
Mr.  J.  A.  Rodwell,  York,  was  a  good  second,  showing  among  others  a 
fine  plant  of  Sibthorpia  europasa  and  Funkia  undulata  ;  and  Mr.  Geo. 
Hudson,  York,  followed  with  the  third.  Mr.  G.  Dobson,  gardener  to 
A.  Lawson,  Esq.,  York,  was  a  good  first  for  twelve  Gloxinias,  Messrs. 
G.  Clark  and  Mr.  W.  Fletcher,  gardener  to  F.  M.  Lambert,  Esq.,  York, 
following  second  and  third.  Mr.  G.  H.  Dobson  was  first  for  six  Gloxinias  ; 
Mr.  W.  Sparin,  gardener  to  J.  Bellerby,  Esq.,  York,  second  ;  and  Mr.  D. 
Dickinson,  gardener  to  W.  B.  Richardson,  Esq.,  York,  third.  Mr.  R. 
McIntyre  showed  six  splendid  specimen  Fuchsias,  for  which  he  was 
justly  awarded  the  first  prize.  The  second  prize  plants  shown  by  Mr. 
G.  Clarke  were  also  commendable,  but  not  so  well  flowered.  A  splendid 
group  of  Carnations  was  set  up  by  Messrs.  Laing  &  Mather,  Kelso,  for 
which  the  first  prize  was  justly  awarded.  Included  in  the  exhibit  were 
fine  flowers  of  Germania,  Uriah  Pike,  and  Duchess  of  Fife.  Mr.  M. 
Campbell,  High  Blantyre,  was  second. 
Floral  Arrangements  and  Cut  Flowers. — These  occupied  a  consider¬ 
able  space,  and  Messrs.  J.  Cypher,  Perkins  &  Sons,  Coventry; 
F.  Nicholas,  T.  R.  Jessop,  J.  Mclndoe,  W.  Hutchinson,  and  Harkness 
and  Sons  were  the  chief  prizewinners.  Pansies  and  Violas  were  also 
largely  shown,  and  in  the  principal  classes  the  premier  awards  went  to 
Messrs.  J.  Smellie,  Busby,  N.B.,  and  M.  Campbell,  High  Blantyre. 
Bunches  of  stove,  greenhouse,  and  hardy  flowers  were  shown,  but  in 
many  cases  was  noticeable  the  common  drawback — overcrowding. 
Ferns. 
In  these  classes  the  competition  was  fairly  keen,  and  in  several 
instances  the  Judges  had  some  difficulty  in  awarding  the  prizes.  Among 
the  plants  shown  were  some  magnificent  specimens.  Mr.  J.  McIntyre 
was  a  good  first  for  Bix  exotic  Ferns,  showing  fine  plants  of  Davallia 
fijiensis,  Adiantum  Williamsi,  Dicksonia  antarctica,  and  others.  Mr.  J. 
Snowden,  gardener  to  Rev.  Geo.  Yeates,  York,  in  his  second  prize 
exhibit  had  a  good  plant  of  Gymnogramma  chrysophylla.  Mr.  J. 
McIntyre  was  a  splendid  first  with  three  exotic  Ferns,  showing  Davallia 
Mooreana,  a  magnificent  specimen,  quite  9  feet  through ;  Davallia 
fijiensis,  also  remarkable,  and  a  superb  plant  of  Adiantum  Mariesi,  Mr. 
J.  Snowdon  was  second,  and  Mr.  F.  Nicholas  third,  the  exhibits  in  each 
instance  being  very  fine.  Mr.  J.  Smallwood  was  awarded  first  prize  for 
a  single  specimen  exotic  Fern,  showing  Davallia  bullata ;  Mr.  J, 
McIntyre  was  second  with  Gleichenia  Mendeli,  and  Mr.  C.  J.  Mee 
third.  In  the  class  for  six  hardy  Ferns  Mr.  W.  H.  Simpson  was  first, 
Mr.  J.  Nicholson  second,  and  Mr.  Snowdon  third.  For  ten  hardy  Ferns 
Mr.  J.  Jackson  was  first,  showing,  among  others,  a  splendid  plant  of 
Osmunda  Claytoniana  ;  Mr.  J.  Nicholson  was  a  very  close  second,  having 
a  very  fine  Trichomanes  radicanB ;  Mr.  W.  H.  Simpson  was  third. 
Pelargoniums. 
These  are  always  a  feature  at  York,  and  though  a  slight  falling  off 
was  this  year  noticeable,  the  striking  masses  of  bloom  displayed  down 
the  centre  of  a  large  tent  were  most  conspicuous,  showing  what  can  be 
done  with  these  plants  when  the  necessary  attention  is  bestowed. 
Pelargoniums  are  evidently  in  favour  in  Yorkshire,  judging  by  the 
apparent  interest  taken  in  the  plants  by  the  visitors.  Mr,  Eastwood, 
gardener  to  Mrs.  Tetley,  Leeds,  was  a  splendid  first  with  twelve  specimen 
bhow  Pelargoniums.  The  plants  were  exceptionally  well  flowered,  large, 
and  in  colour  varied,  Master  Richard,  Magpie,  and  Painted  Lady  wire 
very  striking  varieties.  The  second  prize  went  to  Mr.  McIntosh, 
gardener  to  J  T.  Hingston,  Esq  ,  Clifton,  who  showed  a  fine  dozen,  not 
quite  so  well  flowered  as  the  former.  Mr.  McIntosh  was  first  with  six 
specimens,  showing  superb  plants  of  Tommy  Dodd,  Queen  Bess,  Kingston 
Beauty,,  Miss  Winnie  Hingston,  and  others,  all  fine  examples  of  good 
culture.  The  second  prize  went  to  Mr.  Eastwood  for  plants  not  quite  so 
large.  I  he  last-named  exhibitor  was  a  good  first  for  three  Show  Pelar¬ 
goniums,  his  plants .  of  Queen  Bess,  Kingston  Beauty,  and  Madame 
Desmoulin  being  very  fine.  Mr.  McIntosh  followed,  a  fair  second.  For 
threej  double-flowered  Ivy  Pelargoniums  Mr.  Eastwood  was  first  with 
Robert  Owen,  Florence,  and  Souvenir  de  C.  Turner.  For  six  double- 
flowered  Ivy-leaved  Pelargoniums  Mr.  H.  Pybus,  Ripon,  was  first  with 
superbly  grown  specimens,  Mr.  G.  Cottam,  Hull,  was  second  with  smaller 
plants  not  quite  so  thickly  flowered,  and  Mr.  Eastwood  followed  with 
the  third  award. 
«ij  Grand  specimens  shown  by  Mr.  G.  Cottam  took  the  premier  award 
in  the  cla«s  for  eight  double-flowered  Pelargoniums,  superb  culture 
v  FIG.  101. — REV.  W  WILKS. 
Secretary— R.H.S, 
being  illustrated  throughout;  Mr.  Eastwood  was  a  creditable  second, 
also  showing  fine  plants;  and  Mr.  W.  H.  Simpson,  Selby,  occupied  the 
third  position.  The  single  Zonals  were  perhaps  the  brightest  feature 
amongst  the  Pelargoniums.  Mr.  Eastwood  was  the  only  exhibitor  of 
twelve,  but  his  superbly  grown  plants  were  justly  worthy  of  the  first 
prize  that  was  awarded  them.  For  six  Zonals  Mr.  H.  Pybus  was  justly 
first,  showing  thickly  flowered  plants,  amongst  which  Sir  H.  Stanhope 
and  Mrs.  Kelley  were  features  (R.H.S.  Banksian  medal).  Mr.  Eastwood 
was  second  with  much  smaller  but  well-grown  plants,  and  Mr.  McIntosh 
followed  with  the  third.  Mr.  Eastwood  gained  first  prize  for  three  plants 
with  superb  specimens,  well  grown,  and  thickly  flowered.  Mr.  W.  II. 
Simpson  was  a  good  first  with  four  double-flowered  Pelargoniums, 
followed  by  Messrs.  Eastwood  and  Clark,  second  and  third. 
Orchids. 
One  of  the  features  in  the  great  show  was  the  marked  increase  of 
exhibits  in  the  Orchid  section.  The  plants  shown  were  numerous  and 
well  flowered,  and  at  the  present  rate  of  advance  there  is  no  reason  to 
doubt  that  the  exhibition  at  York  will  eventually  become  a  noted  one 
for  these  popular  flowers.  The  system  adopted  in  some  instances  of 
making  up  specimens,  especially  Cattleyas,  is  not  commendable,  though 
this  was  not  carried  out  in  all  cases.  A  large  and  varied  display  of 
Orchids  came  from  Messrs.  H.  Low  Sc  Co.,  Clapton,  in  which  Cattleyas 
were  the  principal  feature,  many  beautiful  flowers  being  shown  of  the 
gigas,  Mossiaj,  Gaskelliana,  and  other  sections.  Cypripediums  bellatulum 
and  others  were  also  shown  with  Odontoglossum  crispum,  Cymbidiums, 
and  others  (gold  medal).  Messrs.  Heath  &  Son,  Cheltenham,  sent  a 
large  group  of  Orchids,  the  plants  being  made  up  into  pans.  Included 
in  the  exhibit  were  Cattleyas  gigas,  Mossim,  and  Warneri,  Laelia  grandis 
tenebrosa,  with  Odontoglossums  crispum,  vexillarium,  and  others.  Messrs. 
Charlesworth  Sc  Co.,  Heaton,  Bradford,  also  staged  a  superb  collection  of 
Orchids,  in  which  were  noticed  fine  pieces  of  Laelias  tenebrosa  magnifiea 
