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JOURNAL  OF  HORTTCULTURE  ARtE  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
Augitst  iS,  1898. 
Winsford,  had  the  best  disa  of  Peaches,  showing  fine  Royal  George.  Mr. 
Harris  was  a  good  second  with  Bellegarde  ;  and  Mr.  0.  Roberts,  gardener 
to  Jas.  Tomkinson,  Esq.,  Tarporley,  third.  Mr.  J.  Thompson  was  first 
with  Nectarines,  showing  Pineapple.  Mr.  John  Milne,  Vale  Royal 
Gardens,  was  second  ;  and  Mr.  J.  Howard,  gardener  to  S.  T.  Chadwick, 
Esq.,  Beaumaris,  third. 
Mr.  W.  Coates,  gardener  to  W.  H.  Verdin,  Esq.,  had  the  best 
Melon,  showing  Dickson’s  Hero  of  Chester.  Mr.  J.  Mclndoe  was 
second  ;  and  Mr.  J.  Birch,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Watkins,  Shrewsbury,  third. 
Mr.  F.  Harris  was  first  with  Figs,  showing  Brown  Turkey,  Mr.  J. 
Mclndoe  being  second  with  the  same  variety.  Mr.  Harris  was  a  good 
first  with  Apricots,  showing  fine  fruits  of  Large  Early  Roman.  Mr. 
G.  Garroway  had  the  best  cooking  Apples,  and  Mr.  E.  Hughes  was  first 
with  dessert  Apples.  Mr.  C.  Parker  had  the  best  dessert  Plums,  and 
Mr.  C.  Bloomfield  took  the  first  prize  for  cooking  Plums.  Mr.  Harris 
took  the  first  prize  for  Cherries,  showing  Bigarreau  Napoleon  ;  Mr. 
E.  Severn  was  second,  and  Mr.  C.  Walker  third,  there  being  no  less 
than  twenty-three  competitors. 
Mr.  Thos.  Carling,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Cope-Woolton,  had  the  best 
twelve  fruits  of  red  Tomatoes,  with  Duke  of  York  ;  Mr.  Jos.  Edge  being 
a  good  second.  Mr.  Edmonds  was  first  with  a  dozen  yellow  Tomatoes  ; 
Mr.  J.  Parkinson,  gardener  to  J.  Clark,  Esq.,  New  Ferry,  taking  the 
second  place. 
Vkgietables, 
As  stated  above  these  formed  by  no  means  the  least  important  feature 
in  the  show,  as  they  were  indeed  magnificent.  The  principal  class 
was  for  twelve  distinct  kinds,  and  seventeen  competitors  had  exhibits 
generally  so  good  that  it  seemed  a  pity  that  prizes  could  not  be  given  to 
all.  Mr.  W.  Pope,  gardener  to  the  Earl  of  Carnarvon,  Newbury,  was 
first  with  a  collection  worth  going  a  long  way  to  see,  and  comprising 
Sutton’s  Solid  White  Celery,  Intermediate  Carrots,  Snowball  Turnips, 
Duke  of  Albany  Peas,  Magnum  Bonum  Cauliflowers,  Sutton’s  Perfection 
Tomatoes,  Progress  Cucumbers,  Prizetaker  Leeks,  Sutton’s  Satisfaction 
Potatoes,  Ailsa  Craig  Onion,  very  large,  and  dark  red  Beet.  The  vege¬ 
tables  were  of  moderate  size,  sound,  and  in  perfect  condition,  honestly 
winning  the  first  award.  Mr.  Thos.  Wilkins, gardener  to  Lady  Theodora 
Guest,  Henwood  House,  Henstridge,  was  second,  also  showing  fine 
examples,  though  not  quite  so  regular  as  those  of  the  first  instance,  and 
the  third  prize  fell  to  Mr.  C.  J.  W’aite,  gardener  to  Hon.  W.  P.  Talbot, 
Esher,  who  also  staged  a  commendable  collection. 
Mr.  C.  J.  Waite  had  the  best  six  Onions,  showing  fine  Ailsa  Craig. 
Mr.  Thos,  Wilkins  was  a  good  second,  there  being  no  less  than  twenty- 
seven  competitors,  Mr.  Wilkins  w-as  a  good  first  with  Leeks,  Mr.  T. 
Lancelotte,  gardener  to  J.  Davies,  Esq.,  Chester,  being  second.  Carrots 
were  splendidly  shown,  Mr.  Wilkins  being  first  with  six,  Mr.  Pope 
second,  and  Mr.  C.  J.  Waite  third.  Mr.  Atkins  had  the  best  brace  of 
Cucumbers,  Mr.  W.  Pope  following  second  in  a  strong  competition.  Mr. 
Chas.  Foster,  gardener  to  M.  S.  Williams,  Esq.,  Aberpergwm,  was  first 
with  kidney  Potatoes,  showing  perfect  tubers  of  Supreme  in  a  strong 
competition.  Mr.  E.  Severn  was  second,  and  Mr.  C.  J.  Waite  third. 
Mr.  C.  Foster  was  a  good  first  with  twelve  round  Potatoes,  showing 
Satisfaction.  Mr.  C.  J.  Waite  was  second  with  Windsor  Castle,  and  Mr. 
Thos.  Wilkins  third,  the  competition  in  this  class  also  being  keen.  Mr. 
Foster  was  again  a  good  first  with  twelve  Potatoes  of  any  other  kind, 
showing  Reading  Russet.  Mr.  Pope  was  second  with  the  same  variety, 
and  Mr.  W.  Pride,  gardener  to  Mrs.  E.  Kenyon,  Whitchurch,  third. 
Mr.  J.  Roderick  had  the  best  brace  of  Cauliflowers,  Mr.  J.  Birch 
being  second  and  Mr.  Wilkins  third.  Mr.  Foster  was  a  good  first  with 
white  Celery,  Mr.  Birch  being  second.  Mr.  H.  Brownhill,  Sale,  had  the 
best  dish  of  Peas,  showing  Rentpayer,  Mr.  Roderick  following  with  the 
second  placej  Mr.  Garroway  was  first  with  Runner  Beans,  Mr.  Pope 
being  second,  No  less  than  twenty-seven  dishes  of  French  Beans  were 
staged,  Mr.  Wilkins  showing  Canadian  Wonder  for  the  first  prize,  Mr. 
Pope  being  second  with  the  same  variety.  Mr.  S.  Burrows,  Nantwich, 
was  first  with  red  Celery,  Mr.  C.  Foster  being  second. 
Miscellaneous  Exhibits. 
The  whole  of  one  large  tent,  100  feet  by  30,  was  occupied  by  the 
exhibits  of  Messrs.  Dicksons,  Limited,  who  spared  no  pains  in  making 
the  display  as  striking  and  unique  as  possible.  In  this  they  succeeded 
admirably,  and  presented  one  of  the  best  trade  exhibits  ever  placed 
before  the  public.  The  centre  of  the  marquee  was  occupied  by  flower 
and  foliage  plants.  Large  Palms  and  Tree  Ferns  occupied  the  centre, 
and  sloping  down  to  the  grass  on  each  side  were  Crotons,  Dracaenas, 
Cannas,  Begonias,  Gloxinias,  Liliums,  Tuberoses,  Chrysanthemums, 
Achimenes,  Ailamandas,  and  such  like.  Interspersed  among  the  plants 
were  Vines  in  pots  carrying  creditable  bunches  of  Grapes,  and  these 
attracted  much  attention.  The  effect  of  this  large  and  brilliant  group 
was  most  charming,  there  being  no  undue  crowding,  while  the  plants 
throughout  gave  evidence  of  cultural  skill.  The  tabling  round  the  sides 
of  the  tents  was  fully  occupied.  At  one  end  was  a  brilliant  display  of 
hardy  flowers  arranged  in  bank-like  form,  and  amongst  them  were 
noticed  Gladioli,  Carnations,  and  Phloxes  in  great  variety,  with  Liliums, 
Pentstemons,  Helianthuses,  Delphiniums,  and  numerous  other  seasonable 
flowers,  which  made  up  a  creditable  exhibition  in  themselves.  In 
addition  to  these  were  large  collections  of  nearly  a  hundred  dishes  of 
Apples,  vegetables,  fine  and  well-grown  bulbs,  and  Mushrooms,  with 
Tomatoes,  Cucumbers  and  Melons,  and  about  fifty  dishes  of  Potatoes. 
Then  there  were  floral  designs  of  artistic  formation.  On  each  side  of 
the  entrance  to  the  tent  outside  were  large  groups  of  ornamental  shrubs 
interspersed  with  plants  of  Acer  Neguitdo  variegata  and  Hydrangea 
paniculata.  Among  the  shrubs  were  Thujas,  Cupressus,  Hollies,  Retino- 
sporas.  Araucarias,  and  others  in  great  variety,  the  whole  making  a  good 
beginning  to  the  fine  display  continued  inside. 
Messrs.  Jas.  Veitch  &  Sons,  Chelsea,  made  a  magnificent  display  with 
Caladiums  in  great  variety.  Nepenthes,  and  Cannas.  Amongst  the  former 
were  splendidly  grown  plants  of  Prince  Edward,  Princess  Royal,  Lord 
Penrhyn,  Lord  Rosebery,  Ladas,  Tennyson,  Lord  Derby,  Candidum,  and 
others.  The  whole  of  the  plants  had  a  stamp  of  quality  about  them 
which  was  most  conspicuous  in  the  show.  In  addition  to  the  group  of 
plants  the  firm  staged  a  superb  collection  of  hardy  flowers  which  was 
most  striking.  Amongst  others  were  noticed  Marigold,  Phloxes,  and 
Antirrhinums  in  bewildering  variety,  with  Pentstemons,  Tritomas, 
Helianthuses,  Saponarias,  Salpiglossis,  Shirley  Poppies,  Delphiniums, 
Eryngiums,  and  others,  the  whole  making  up  a  most  interesting  and 
striking  exhibit. 
Messrs.  R.  P.  Ker  &  Sons,  Liverpool,  sent  a  good  collection  of  small 
Crotons  and  Caladiums,  suitable  for  decoration.  Amongst  them  were 
noticed  Crotons  Thompson!,  Queen  Victoria,  Hawkeri,  Nestor, 
aighburthiensis,  Reedi,  and  others.  Messrs.  Hartland  &  Son,  Cork,  sent 
a  large  collection  of  double  Begonia  flowers,  which  were  large  and  sub¬ 
stantial,  and  consisting  of  many  of  the  best  varieties  in  cultivation.  A 
large  space  at  the  end  of  a  large  tent  was  occupied  by  Messrs.  W.  Cutbush 
and  Son,  who  showed  an  effective  group  of  flower  and  foliage  plants, 
comprised  of  Liliums,  Hydrangeas,  Campanulas,  Statice  imbricata, 
Vallotas,  Ericas,  and  other  flowers,  with  Palms,  Crotons,  Dracaenas, 
Ferns,  Ficus,  and  other  decorative  plants  interspersed  between.  The 
exhibit  of  Messrs.  F.  Sander  &  Co.,  St.  Albans,  was  most  unique, 
consisting  of  choice  Orchids,  Bougainvilleas,  Begonias,  Palms,  Dracaena 
Godseffiana,  D.  Sanderiana,  Bertolonias,  and  others,  making  up  a  fine 
display  of  choice  plants. 
A  superb  collection  of  plants  came  from  Messrs.  Fisher,  Son  &  Sibray, 
Sheffield,  who  showed  fine  specimens  of  Dracaenas  Doucetti,  Baptisti, 
Shepherd! ;  Crotons  Thompson!,  aighburthensis,  and  others.  Anthurium 
Veitchi  was  shown  in  good  form,  and  included  in  the  group  were 
hardy  shrubs  such  as  Andromedas,  Ivies,  Aceis  in  varieties,  Aralias, 
Euryas,  and  Hypericums.  The  plants  were  arranged  with  much  taste, 
rendering  the  group  most  effective.  Mr.  M.  Campbell,  Blantyre,  sent 
a  collection  of  Chrysanthemums  and  Carnations.  Messrs.  H.  Cannell 
and  Sons,  Swanley,  occupied  a  large  space  with  Cockscombs,  Dahlias  in 
great  variety,  and  a  fine  display  of  Cannas,  which  did  credit  to  the  firm . 
Mr.  H.  Eckford,  Wem,  Salop,  had  a  large  display  of  his  well-known 
Sweet  Peas,  which  were  artistically  arranged,  and  composed  of  the  best 
of  his  varieties,  now  getting  well  known.  Close  by  was  the  large  exhibit 
of  Messrs.  Dobbie  &  Co.,  Rothesay,  which  consisted  of  a  superb  collec¬ 
tion  of  Phloxes,  comprising  the  best  varieties,  Violas,  very  interesting 
with  Sweet  Peas,  Dahlias,  and  hardy  herbaceous  flowers.  Messrs.  J, 
Peed  &  Sons,  Norwood,  were  well  represented  by  Caladiums,  the  plants 
being  large  and  well  grown,  and  comprising  many  choice  varieties.  The 
plants  were  effectively  arranged  with  Adiantums,  and  made  a  very 
pleasing  exhibit.  Messrs.  B.  S.  Williams,  Holloway,  had  an  interesting 
exhibit  in  the  shape  of  plants  of  a  varied  character.  A  small  but 
striking  collection  of  plants  came  from  Messrs.  Hugh  Low  &  Co., 
Clapton,  comprising  Cattleyas,  Oacidiums,  Cypripediums,  Odontoglossums, 
interspersed  with  Crotons,  small  Palms,  and  Ferns,  which  added  to  the 
effect.  Messrs.  Laing  &  Mather,  Kelso,  made  up  a  fine  display  of 
Carnation  blooms,  placed  in  a  bed  of  Ferns.  Amongst  other  varieties 
were  Mrs.  Barnwell  Elliot  and  Duchess  of  Fife. 
A  large  expanse  of  tabling  was  occupied  by  Messrs.  W.  &  J. 
Birkenhead  of  Sale,  who  staged  Ferns  in  bewildering  variety,  amongst 
which  were  varieties  both  rare  and  common,  all  in  small  pots,  and 
testifying  to  the  proper  treatment  to  which  they  must  have  been  sub¬ 
jected.  Mrs.  Kate  Hopkins,  Knutsford,  sent  a  large  and  interesting 
collection  of  cut  hardy  flowers,  conspicuous  amongst  which  were 
Violas.  Mr.  W.  F.  Gunn,  Birmingham,  staged  a  varied  exhibit  of 
hardy  border  flowers,  and  Gladioli  came  from  Mr.  H.  Middlehurst, 
Liverpool.  Messrs.  Pritchard  &  Sons,  Shrewsbury,  made  pretty  table 
decorations  of  Sweet  Peas  and  Carnations,  and  Carnations  and  Holly¬ 
hocks  in  interesting  variety  came  from  Mr.  J.  Forbes,  Hawick  ;  amongst 
other  Carnations  was  a  bright  crimson  variety  Yule  Tide.  Mr.  H. 
Brownhill,  Sale,  made  a  large  display  of  single  and  double  Begonias, 
also  showing  a  fine  collection  of  hybrid  Chrysanthemums,  amongst  which 
Princess  May  wsB  most  effective.  Amongst  others  were  Chieftain,  Elegans, 
and  Golden  Gem. 
Messrs.  R.  Wallace  &  Co.,  Colchester,  sent  a  good  collection  of  Lilies, 
which  included  fine  Lilium  auratum,  Whittei  speciosum,  tigrinum, 
splendens,  and  numerous  others ;  included  in  the  group  were  plants  of 
Watsonia  iridifolia  Ardernei.  Messrs.  Webb  &  Sons,  Stourbridge,  sent  a 
collection  of  hardy  flovfers,  comprising  Asters,  Gaillardias,  Sweet  Peas, 
and  others.  Mr.  T.  S.  Ware,  Tottenham,  staged  a  superb  collection  of 
Begonias  in  pots ;  both  single  and  double  varieties  were  represented, 
the  blooms  being  large  and  substantial,  while  the  plants  were  dwarf 
and  sturdy.  The  space  occupied  was  extensive,  and  the  plants  arranged 
in  bank-like  form  were  most  effective.  Messrs.  T.  Jarvis  &  Son,  Hand- 
bridge,  staged  a  small  group  of  flower  and  foliage  plants.  A  large 
circular  group  of  plants,  flower  and  foliage,  came  from  Messrs.  J.  Cowan 
and  Co.,  Limited,  Liverpool,  which  included  Orchids,  Ixoras,  Crotons, 
and  Dracaenas.  The  same  firm  also  made  a  fine  display  with  a  bank  of 
Tea  Roses  in  pots.  The  plants  were  clean  and  healthy,  and  the  flowers 
numerous  and  varied.  Mr,  Anthony  Waterer,  Woking,  sent  fine  specimen 
plants  of  seedling  Golden  Yews.  Messrs.  McHattie  &  Co,,  Chester, 
made  a  fine  display  of  flowers  and  vegetables. 
