July  16,  1898. 
JOURNAL  OF  HORJiCULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER, 
65 
For  forty-eight  Roses  there  were  some  good  and  clean  stands,  ! 
ilr.  G.  Mount,  Canterbury,  Messrs.  B  unyard  k  Co.,  Maidstone,  and  i 
Mr.  G.  W.  Piper,  Uckfield,  being  placed  as  named.  The  same  order  i 
was  kept  in  a  class  Tor  twelve  Teas  or  Noisettes,  and  in  both  cases  the  ! 
competition  was  close.  Amateurs  showed  well,  Mr.  J.  Salter,  gardener  j 
to  T.  B.  Haywood,  Esq.,  Reigate,  being  first  for  twenty-four  varieties  ;  | 
for  six,  three  of  each  ;  for  six  Teas  or  Noisettes,  and  for  six  of  any  kind,  j 
showing  some  good  Alfred  Colomb  in  the  last  class.  Mr.  J.  Harris, 
gardener  to  E.  M,  Bethune,  Esq.,  Henne  Park,  Horsham,  was  second  for 
twenty-four,  and  had  the  silver  medal  H.P.  for  a  bloom  of  Grand  Mogul.  ' 
Grapes  were  numerous  and  fairly  well  finished.  For  three  bunches 
of  Black  Hamburgh  Mr.  C,  Earl,  gardener  to  0.  B,  Avidgor-Goldsmid, 
Esq.,  Tonbridge,  was  first ;  Mr.  W.  Laker,  gardener  to  A.  G.  Limfield, 
Esq.,  Ham  Lane,  Worthing,  beating  him  for  three  bunches  of  any  other 
black.  Mr.  Laker’s  three  bunches  of  Muscat  of  Alexandria  were  very 
good,  and  easily  beat  Mr.  J.  Snow,  gardener,  Wadhurst  Park,  Sussex  ; 
who  was,  however,  in  front  for  three  of  any  other  white  Grape.  Mr. 
C.  Harris,  gardener  to  O.  A.  Smith,  E.sq.,  Hammerwood,  East  Grinstead, 
won  for  six  Nectarines,  and  also  for  six  Peaches.  Messrs.  Sergeant  and 
Co,,  fruit  growers,  Worthing,  were  first  for  a  Melon  ;  Mr,  C.  Earl  for 
Cherries,  and  also  for  a  collection  of  fruit.  Vegetables  were  not  so  good 
or  numerous  as  usual.  The  local  classes  were  fairly  well  represented. 
Chief  among  the  exhibits  not  for  competition  were  a  collection  of 
Melons  from  Messrs.  Sergeant  &  Co.,  Worthing  ;  herbaceous  flowers 
from  Mr.  J.  Charlton  and  Mr.  Prichard,  Christchurch  ;  Begonias  and 
Carnations  from  Messrs.  Cutbush  &  Son,  Violas  from  Messrs.  Cheal  and 
Son,  and  a  quantity  of  cut  Roses  from  Mr.  G.  W.  Piper,  Uckfield. 
NEWCASTLE-ON-TTNE. 
The  Durham,  Northumberland,  and  Newcastle-upon-Tyne  Botanical 
and  Horticultural  Society  held  its  summer  exhibition  on  July  8th,  9th, 
and  lOih  inst.,  in  the  Recreation  Ground,  North  Road,  Newcastle.  For 
a  number  of  years  the  Society  has  been  most  unfortunate  as  regards 
weather,  and  though  the  opening  day  this  year  was  dull  and  cold, 
fortunately  rain  did  not  fall.  The  receipts  were  very  good,  but  a  great 
part  of  the  second  day  the  rain  fell  in  perfect  torrents,  and  many  counter 
attractions  had  to  be  abandoned,  consequently  the  receipts  were  nearly 
£250  less  than  expectation.  Friday  turned  out  fine,  and  there  was  a 
good  attendance  present.  The  Society  this  year  adopted  new  arrange¬ 
ments  in  the*  show.  Hitherto  it  has  been  held  in  large  T-shaped 
tents,  but  this  year  one  marquee  was  used,  376  feet  long  and 
100  feet  wide  in  the  centre,  and  60  feet  at  each  end.  By  thia  means  a 
fuller  view  of  the  exhibition  was  obtained  on  entering  ;  in  fact,  the 
tout  ensemble  was  apparent  at  once.  A  new  feature  in  staging  was  also 
adopted.  Ferns,  foliage  and  flowering  plants  were  raised  up  on  wooden 
platforms,  by  which  means  the  plants  were  not  seen  to  so  much  advan¬ 
tage  as  when  placed  on  the  ground.  The  flowering  plants  were  placed 
on  a  lofty  platform  at  the  entrance,  which  spoiled  much  of  their  effect, 
as  the  pots  were  too  much  seen  ;  in  future  it  will  be  well  if  this  style  is 
discontinued. 
The  salient  features  of  the  show  were  numerous,  and  the  Society  is 
to  be  congratulated  on  the  high-class  character  of  the  exhibits.  The 
Roses  were  a  special  feature,  and  certainly  the  best  ever  exhibited 
at  Newcastle.  Groups  of  plants  were  grand,  and  arranged  in  a  most 
artistic  way.  Fruit,  though  not  largely  represented,  was  of  a  very 
high-class  merit ;  but  special  mention  must  be  made  of  the  herbaceous 
plants,  which  occupied  nearly  one  side  of  the  tent,  and  were  an 
exhibition  in  themselves.  The  Judges,  in  giving  their  awards  in  this 
class,  stuck  tenaciously  to  the  rules  ;  in  fact,  all  flowers  were  incorrectly 
named,  the  consequence  being  that  many  superb  exhibits  were  passed  over. 
Pansies,  Violas,  Carnations,  were  prominently  shown  and  in  great 
numbers.  The  nurserymen  came  to  the  Society’s  assistance  in  a  generous 
way,  and  staged  most  interesting  collections  of  plants  and  cut  flowers. 
In  the  open  classes  the  Society  offers  £10,  £6,  £4,  and  £2  for  a  group 
of  miscellaneous  plants  occupying  60  square  feet,  and  the  Royal  Horti¬ 
cultural  Society’s  bronze  medal.  In  this  class  there  were  three  compe¬ 
titors,  and  out  of  these  Mr.  J.  MHntyre,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Gurney- Pease, 
Darlington,  was  first.  He  has  introduced  a  new  style  in  the  north. 
The  effect  of  the  group  was  grand.  Little  hillocks  were  raised,  virgin 
cork  was  employed,  and  miniature  pools  of  water  were  also  there.  The 
latter  were  surrounded  with  Belaginellas,  and  Draemnas  were  springing 
out  from  a  groundwork  of  Ferns  and  Lycopods  ;  also  Orchids,  Ixoras, 
Liliums,  Begonias,  and  many  other  choice  plants  were  used,  and  the  whole 
blended  with  good  taste.  Some  time  ago  it  was  hinted  in  these  pages 
that  the  Society  should  offer  prizes  for  groups.  The  result  is  most 
satisfactory,  as  they  were  one  of  the  most  attractive  features  of  the 
show,  and  Mr.  M'lntyre’s  premier  position  as  first  was  duly  recognised 
by  the  public.  Mr.  F.  Edmondson  and  Mrs.  Jennings,  Newcastle,  were 
second  and  third.  For  six  plants  in  bloom,  distinct,  Mr.  F.  Nicholas, 
gardener  to  the  Marquis  of  Zetland,  was  first,  showing  a  fine  Erica 
depressa  multiflora,  Dipladenia  Thomas  Stead  (richly  coloured).  Ericas 
Oavendishi,  ventricosa  major,  and  Bothwelliana  major.  These  were  the 
best  plants. 
For  six  foliage  plants  Mr.  Nicholas  was  first.  The  Crotons  were 
exceptionally  wefl  coloured,  and  although  the  competition  was  not  keen 
the  premier  honour  to  Mr.  Nicholas  was  none  the  less  deserving.  Mr. 
J.  McIntyre  was  first  with  six  Ferns,  showing  healthy  specimens  of 
Davallias  Mooreana,  fijiensis,  Adiantum  Williamsi,  and  Microlepia  hirta. 
Mr.  McIntyre  again  followed  up  his  usual  success  by  winning  first  prize 
with  two  Crotons,  as  well  as  first  with  three  Draccenas ;  these  bore  all 
the  usual  points  as  regards  colour  and  firmness  in  growth.  Tuberous- 
rooted  Begonias  (single  and  double),  Liliums,  Carnations,  and  table 
plants  were  all  well  shown,  Mr.  J.  MeIndoe  obtaining  first  prize  for  the 
latter  with  charming  plants.  Mr.  Nicholas  was  first  for  four  plants, 
Mr.  D.  Wylain  second.  Mr.  McIntyre  was  first  for  Ferns  and  table 
plants.  Mr.  Nicholas  also  was  first  for  foar  foliage  plants. 
Cut  Flowers, — This  was  unquestionably  the  most  interesting  feature 
of  the  exhibition.  Roses  were  largely  shown,  one  of  the  large  centre 
tables  being  fully  occupied  with  them. 
For  seventy-two  Roses  the  Society  offered  £16  in  the  following 
order  : — First,  £8  ;  second,  £5;  third,  £3.  There  were  four  competitors, 
and  the  J udges  decided  in  favour  of  Messrs.  D.  &  W.  Croll,  Dundee.  The 
flowers  were  large,  fine  in  colour  aud  well  developed,  the  following 
being  the  best  blooms — Margaret  Dickson,  Gustave  Piganeau,  Caroline 
Testout,  Marie  Baumann,  Clio,  Madame  Hoste,  Ulrich  Brunner, 
Mrs.  John  Laing,  G(;n6ral  Jacqueminot,  Jeanne  d’Arc,  Innoceate 
Pirola,  Baroness  Rothschild,  Princess  Beatrice,  Lady  Mary  Fitzwilliam, 
Duke  of  Edinburgh,  White  Lady,  Viscountess  Folkestone,  Prince 
Arthur,  Catherine  Mermet,  altogether  thirty-six  varieties  were  shown, 
Messrs,  R,  Mack  &  Son,  Catterick,  were  second,  the  best  blooms  being  Duke 
of  Wellington,  John  Laing,  Merveille  de  Lyon,  and  Anna  Ollivier  ;  and 
Messrs.  Harkness  k  Sons,  Bedale,  third.  For  forty-eight  blooms  Messrs. 
D.  &  W.  Croll  were  again  victorious  with  flowers  as  good  as  in  the 
seventy-two  class,  including  Prince  Arthur,  Ulrich  Brunner,  Her  Majesty, 
Souvenir  d’un  Ami,  Captain  Hayward,  Susanne  Marie  Rodocanachi,  and 
Princess  Comte  de  Rohan.  For  thirty-six  Roses  Messrs.  J.  k  A.  May, 
Bedale,  were  first,  Messrs.  Croll  and  Harkness  following  second  and 
third.  For  twelve  Roses,  any  variety,  Messrs.  D.  &  W.  Croll  were 
first  with  Mrs.  John  Laing,  as  well  as  first  with  twelve  Tea  Roses,  the 
stand  including  Madame  Watteville,  Jean  Ducher,  Catherine  Mermet, 
Madame  Cusin,  and  Francisca  Kruger. 
For  eighteen  bunches  of  hardy  herbaceous  or  border  flowers,  dis¬ 
similar,  correctly  named,  there  were  many  exhibits,  but  all  the  competi¬ 
tors  were  disqualified  through  non-compliance  with  the  schedule  in 
respect  to  naming.  It  was  a  great  pity,  as  the  collections  were  remark¬ 
ably  fine  ;  however,  it  is  hoped  that  exhibitors  will  be  more  careful  in 
future.  For  forty-eight  and  twenty-four  Fancy  Pansies,  Mr.  M.  Camp¬ 
bell,  Blantyre,  was  first,  also  winning  with  twenty-four  sprays  of  Violas, 
Carnations,  and  Picotees.  For  twelve  bunches  of  cut  flowers,  stove 
or  greenhouse,  Mr.  F.  Nicholas  was  first ;  Dipladenia  amabilis, 
Allamanda  Williamsi,  Erica  Cavendishi,  Oncidium  flexuosum,  and  Ixora 
DuflS,  and  others  were  well  staged,  and  had  a  very  imposing  effect. 
Table  Decorations, — These  never  fail  to  he  a  great  attraction  at 
Newcastle,  and  this  year  they  were  superb.  It  was  truly  a  grand 
spectacle  the  site  of  so  many  epergnes  all  arranged  with  the  greatest 
of  skill  and  faultless  in  good  taste.  For  a  vase  or  epergne  Mr.  F, 
Edmondson,  Newcastle,  was  first  with  an  elegant  arrangement.  Orchids 
were  used,  including  Odontoglossums,  with  Chrysanthemums,  and 
many  other  valuable  flowers,  all  blended  effectively  as  regards  colour. 
For  a  basket  of  cut  flowers  Mr.  Edmondson  was  again  first,  and  for  a 
basket  of  Roses  only  Messrs.  Perkins  k  Son,  Coventry,  won  ;  their  combina¬ 
tion  was  truly  grand  and  in  keeping  with  the  high-class  standard  of  all 
their  floral  decorations.  For  a  bridal- and  hand  bouquet,  lady’s  spray, 
and  six  buttonholes,  this  firm  was  first  in  each  case.  For  drawing¬ 
room  decoration  of  fireplace,  Mr.  J.  McIntyre  was  first ;  the  arrange¬ 
ment  was  neat,  and  with  not  too  many  plants  employed  it  was  shown 
what  good  taste  can  do.  Mr.  T.  Battensby  was  first  for  vase  or  epergne, 
basket  of  cut  flowers,  bridal  bouquet,  and  band  bouquet.  Mr.  W. 
Hutchison,  Kirby  Moorside,  was  to  the  front  with  twelve  bunches  of 
herbaceous  flowers. 
Fruit. — In  this  section  the  competition  was  not  strong,  but  that 
cannot  apply  to  the  quality  as  some  excellent  fruit  was  staged.  For 
eight  dishes  of  fruit,  distinct  kinds,  black  and  white  Grapes  allowed,  the 
Society  give  £6,  £4,  £2  and  £1,  and  the  Royal  Horticultural  Society’s 
bronze  medal,  Mr.  Alex.  Kirk,  Alloa,  was  first.  This  well-known  fruit 
exhibitor  staged  the  following  dishes  in  splendid  form — Golden  Ham¬ 
burgh  Grapes,  large  in  berry,  and  the  bunches  well  shaped  ;  Black 
Hamburgh,  large  bunches  of  superb  colour  and  finish.  A  splendid  Queen 
Pine,  plump  and  firm,  and  over  5  lbs.  in  weight;  Lord  Napier 
Nectarines,  Royal  George  Peaches,  Brown  Turkey  Figs,  British  Queen 
Strawberries,  and  a  Windsor  Castle  Melon.  Mr.  J.  MeIndoe  was  second 
with  good  Muscat  of  Alexandria  Grapes,  Pine  Apples,  Nectarines,  Figs,  and 
a  large  sized  Shrewsbury  Melon.  Mr.  J.  Tullett,  gardener  to  Lord 
Barnard,  was  third.  For  four  aishes  of  fruit  Mr.  J.  MeIndoe  was  first 
with  Muscat  of  Alexandria  Grapes,  well  finished,  and  of  a  truly  amber 
colour,  with  berries  even  and  large ;  Bellegarde  Peaches,  Stanwick 
E huge  Nectarines,  also  very  good,  well  coloured,  and  perfectly  fit  for 
table  ;  and  a  splendid  fruit  of  Shrewsbury  Melon.  Mr.  A.  Kirk  came 
next  with  two  good  bunches  of  Golden  Hamburgh  and  Black  Hamburgh 
Grapes,  Melon,  and  Royal  George  Peaches,  For  four  bunches  of  Grapes 
Mr.  J.  MeIndoe  was  first  with  Black  Alicante  and  Muscat  of  Alexandria, 
the  same  exhibitor  winning  with  two  bunches  of  Muscats  also.  For  two 
bunches  of  Black  Hamburgh  Mr.  J.  Tullett  was  first  with  large  well 
finished,  and  for  two  bunches  of  black  Grapes  of  any  other  variety 
Mr.  J.  MeIndoe  took  the  highest  award  with  Black  Alicante.  For  a  Melon 
Mr.  McIntyre  was  first ;  for  Peaches,  Mr.  Luke  Thompson,  Low  Fell,  won 
with  Royal  George,  large,  ripe,  and  well  coloured ;  for  Nectarines, 
Cherries  and  Tomatoes,  Mr.  J.  MeIndoe  again  added  to  his  success  by 
being  in  the  premier  position.  For  Strawberries  Mr.  W.  G,  Macfarlane 
was  first  amongst  seven  competitors. 
Vegetables  were  a  new  departure,  and  for  a  collection  Mr.  R.  C. 
Rutherford,  Whickham,  was  first  with  six  distinct  kinds,  including  Leeks, 
Tomatoes,  Cucumbers,  Cauliflowers,  Peas,  and  splendid  Potatoes.  Mr, 
