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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
Angasfc  37,  1896 
Uhafifer  ;  third,  Mr.  T.  Kiddle,  gardener  to  Messrs.  Inkpen  Brothers, 
Sompting.  These  were  all  grand  and  beautifully  put  up.  Peaches 
brought  out  a  strong  competition,  a  very  fine  dish  of  Nectarine  Peach 
gaining  first  for  Mr.  Stovert ;  Mr.  K.  Meller  second  with  Noblesse.  Mr. 
Meiler  was  first  for  Nectarines  with  good  Blruge  ;  Mr.  0.  Short  second 
with  Pineapple.  Figs  were  good,  Mr.  Hayler  being  first  and  Mr.  T. 
Biddle  second.  Mr.  Stovert  was  first  for  a  Melon,  showing  Williams’ 
Paradise,  the  West  Tarring  Fruit  Company  second  with  Hero  of  Lockinge. 
Apples,  both  dessert  and  kitchen,  Plums,  Cherries,  and  Pears  were 
numerous  and  good. 
Vegetables,  both  collections  and  single  dishes,  were  staged  in  fine 
condition,  except  that,  as  at  many  other  shows.  Potatoes  were  much  too 
large,  and  ought  not  to  be  encouraged.  Cucumbers  and  Tomatoes  very 
fine.  Honorary  exhibits  were  numerous,  among  whom  were  Messrs. 
Barnwell  Bros.,  Inkpen  Bros.,  F.  E.  Sparkes,  J.  T.  Jordan,  Mr.  J.  Watt, 
gardener  to  Sir  Henry  Fletcher  ;  J.  Hubert,  Grogan  &  Co.,  Short, 
J.  Cheat  &  Sons,  West  Tarring  Fruit  Growing  Company,  S,  R.  Marshall, 
R.  Mellar,  gardener  to  Captain  F razer  ;  Johnson  &  Crook,  a  large  and 
fine  collection  of  fruit ;  E.  G.  Painter,  T,  Little,  E.  J.  Sargeant, 
W.  Kemp,  gardener  to  Mr.  Sargeant ;  L.  Rolfe,  and  W.  J.  C.  Large. 
The  Society  has  a  good  working  Committee ;  Mr.  W.  Sams  is  their 
excellent  Chairman;  the  joint  Hon.  Secretaries  are  Mr.  F.  J.  Chadwick 
and  Mr.  H.  F.  Shewin,  who  carried  out  their  duties  to  the  satisfaction 
of  all  concerned,  and  are  to  be  complimented  on  such  a  successful  show. 
— E.  B. 
TROWBRIDGE — August  19th. 
This  Society  held  its  forty-seventh  exhibition  on  Wednesday  last 
under  the  most  unfavourable  conditions  as  regards  weather,  the  rainfall 
being  the  heaviest  experienced  during  the  whole  summer,  resulting  in  a 
loss  of  £150  to  the  responsible  Committee  of  Management.  The  Society, 
however,  during  the  long  course  of  years  has  accumulated  a  good 
reserve  fund,  so  that  its  existence  is  not  likely  to  terminate  yet.  The 
show  was  an  excellent  one  in  every  respect,  the  competition  in  many 
classes  being  very  keen.  The  most  noticeable  falling  off  occurs  in  the 
specimen  Fuchsia  classes,  once  the  greatest  feature  and  pride  of  the 
Trowbridge  shows.  This  is  accounted  for  partially  in  the  retirement  of 
the  veteran  grower  and  exhibitor,  Mr.  J.  Lye,  formerly  gardener  to  the 
Hon;  Mrs.  Hay,  who  always  competed  with  magnificent  plants  and 
varieties. 
Mr.  G.  Tucker,  gardener  to  Major  W.  P.  Clarke,  secured  the  first 
prizes  in  the  classes  for  both  six  and  four  Fuchsias  with  well  bloomed 
specimens  ;  Mr.  R.  J.  Phillips,  Frome,  taking  second  prize  for  six 
plants.  The  class  for  nine  flowering  stove  and  greenhouse  plants  was 
keenly  contested  by  Messrs.  G.  Tucker  and  H.  Mathews,  gardener  to 
Sir  W.  R.  Brown,  the  latter  securing  first  place,  though  many  considered 
the  second  prize  exhibit  the  best.  Ericas,  Allamandas,  Anthuriums, 
Lapagerias  white  and  red.  Bougainvilleas,  Ixoras,  and  Stephanotis 
ijomprised  the  best,  and  these  were  remarkably  fresh,  freely  flowered, 
and  of  large  size.  The  same  exhibitors  reversed  their  positions  in  the 
<!las8  for  six  plants,  though  the  contest  was  equally  severe.  For  nine 
foliage  plants  Messrs.  E.  S.  Cole  &  Son,  Bath,  were  adjudged  first  honours 
with  tall  spreading  P&lms,  Crotons,  and  Cycas  revoluta.  Mr.  H.  Mathews 
and  Mr.  G.  Pymm,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Goldsmith,  Trowbridge,  took  second 
and  third  prizes.  There  were  five  groups  of  plants  for  the  three  prizes 
offered,  Mr.  Pymm  being  first  with  a  light  and  choice  assortment,  which 
included  Orchids  in  variety,  Liliums,  Francoas,  brightly  coloured 
Crotons,  and  Eulalias.  Mr.  W.  Strugnell,  gardener  to  the  Right  Hon. 
W.  H.  Long,  M.P.,  was  a  close  second  ;  and  Messrs.  E.  S.  Cole  &  Son 
third.  Mr.  H.  Mathews  showed  the  best  Caladiums,  Coleus,  and  Heaths, 
and  was  also  first  for  four  Orchids.  The  class  for  fifteen  Ferns  and 
Mosses  makes  a  large  display,  and  here  Mr.  G.  Tucker  scored  another 
triumph  with  fine  plants  of  Gold  and  Silver  Gymnogrammas,  Davallias, 
Adiantums,  Tree  Ferns,  and  Selagiaellas.  Mr.  J.  Coke,  gardener  to 
A.  P.  Stencomb,  Esq.,  second  ;  and  Mr.  H.  Mathews  third  with  similar 
varieties,  all  healthy,  fresh,  and  of  large  dimensions.  Begonias,  both 
single  and  double,  were  exceptionally  well  staged  by  Mr.  Richman, 
gardener  to  G.  L.  Palmer,  Esq. ;  Mr.  Tucker  taking  both  second  prizes. 
The  best  Gloxinias  were  shown  by  Major  Clarke,  as  were  also  the  best  six 
pots  of  Achimenes,  and  six  trained  specimen  Zonal  Pelargoniums. 
Cut  flowers  made  a  large  display,  Roses  and  Dahlias  for  the  season 
being  particularly  good.  Mr.  J.  Mattock,  Oxford,  won  with  twenty-four 
varieties,  twelve  bunches,  distinct  varieties,  and  Tea  Roses,  twenty-four 
blooms  ;  Messrs.  Cooling  &  Son,  Bath,  and  Dr.  Budd,  Bath,  being  the 
other  successful  competitors.  The  last-named  gentleman  was  also  first 
in  the  amateur  division  for  twelve  bunches  and  twelve  single  blooms. 
Mr.  Searle,  Sevenoaks,  was  awarded  first  prizes  for  Cactus,  single  and 
Pompon  Dahlias.  Mr.  J.  Walker,  Thame,  won  with  twenty-four 
varieties,  Mr.  Searle  second,  while  for  twelve  blooms  Mr.  Lindsay,  Frome, 
and  Mr.  S.  Cooper,  Chippenham,  won  in  the  order  of  their  names.  There 
were  numerous  classes  for  other  cut  .flowers,  such  as  Verbenas,  Gladioli, 
Carnations,  Pansies,  Asters,  annuals  and  border  flowers,  all  of  which 
were  of  extraordinary  merit  considering  the  trying  nature  of  the  season. 
In  the  fruit  tent  there  was,  as  usual,  a  keen  competition.  The  prin- 
eipal  class  for  ten  dishes  brought  four  entries.  The  first  prize  was  easily 
won  by  Mr.  W.  Strugnell,  who  staged  good  Muscat  and  Alicante  Grapes, 
flea  Eagle  and  Bellegarde  Peaches,  Pineapple  Nectarine,  Hero  of  Lockinge 
Melon,  good  Brown  Turkey  Figs,  Apricots,  Jefferson  Plums,  and  Beurr^ 
St.  Louis  Pears.  Mr.  Pymm  was  second,  his  best  dishes  being  Exquisite 
Peaches,  large  and  brightly  coloured  ;  Pineapple  Nectarines,  and  Ham¬ 
burgh  Grapes.  Mr.  T,  Jones,  Bath,  was  a  good  third,  Muscat  Grapes 
were  very  fine,  though  not  a  large  entry.  Mr.  J.  Fortt,  Bath,  secured 
the  premier  position  with  a  brace  of  very  large  bunches.  Mr.  W.  Car¬ 
penter,  gardener  to  A.  R.  Baily,  Esq.,  Frome,  took  the  second  prize,  and 
Mr,  Shelton,  gardener  to  W,  R,  Wai'e,  Esq,  Clifton,  third.  Black 
Muscats  were  shown  by  Mr.  Clack,  gardener  to  C.  E,  Colston,  Esq.,  M.P., 
and  Mr.  F.  Smith,  The  Palace,  Salisbury  ;  any  other  white  by  Messrs. 
J.  Attwell,  Stoke  Bishop,  and  F.  Smith,  Salisbury  ;  and  any  other  black 
by  Messrs.  Jones,  Fortt,  and  Strugnell.  Classes  for  Melons,  Peaches, 
Nectarines,  Plums,  Apples,  and  Pears  brought  forward  large  entries,  the 
principal  winners  being  Messrs.  Clack,  Jones,  Strugnell,  Garraway, 
Smith,  Pymm,  Mabbott,  and  Pocock.  In  the  fruit  tent  were  displayed 
the  bouquets,  vases  of  choice  and-  wild  flowers,  and  wreaths.  These 
classes  were  well  filled,  and  there  was  a  decided  contrast  in  the  quality 
of  the  exhibits  and  the  value  of  the  prizes  offered,  which  are  very 
meagre.  For  a  hand  bouquet  Mr.  Hallett,  Bath,  was  first ;  Mr.  Searle, 
Sevenoaks,  second ;  and  Messrs.  Cole  &  Son  third.  Memorial  wreaths.-— 
Messrs.  Cole,  J.  Mattock,  Oxford,  and  Searle  won  in  the  order  named. 
Messrs.  J.  Attwell,  Cole  &  Son,  T.  Meeking  (gardener  to  Admiral  Close, 
Clifton),  and  Searle  won  the  prizes  given  for  vases  filled  with  flowers 
and  fruit  and  flowers  alone  in  two  separate  classes. 
As  at  other  shows  this  season  the  quality  and  extent  of  the  vegetables 
was  a  matter  of  general  comment.  Scarcely  could  such  a  display  be 
anticipated  where  the  rainfall  has  been  so  small.  This  applies  quite  as 
forcibly  to  the  cottagers’ as  the  open  classes.  For  a  collection  of  nine 
varieties  Mr.  G.  Garraway  was  first,  also  for  Messrs.  Webbs’  special 
prizes.  Tomatoes  and  Runner  Beans.  The  Ifrome  Fruit  and  Flower 
Company  took  first  prize  for  Cucumbers  in  a  keen  contest.  Mr.  J.  Hall 
won  Messrs.  Sutton’s  prize  for  vegetables.  There  were  numerous  classes 
for  single  dishes  of  vegetables,  each  and  all  of  them  being  well  contested, 
indeed,  too  much  so  to  further  particularise.  Mr.  G.  Snailum  is  the 
Honorary  Secretary,  and  fully  deserves  the  high  opinion  expressed  of 
him  by  exhibitors  and  others  with  whom  he  is  brought  in  contact  for  his 
courteous  manner  and  business  capacities.  He  is  ably  supported  by  a 
large  and  influential  Committee. 
EASTBOURNE.— August  19th. 
This  show  was  again  held  in  the  grounds  of  Compton  Place,  and 
was  a  successful  gathering.  Fuchsias,  “Geraniums,”  and  also  specimen 
stove  plants  were  not  so  good  as  usual,  and  in  some  cases  the  competition 
was  limited,  but  taken  all  round  the  show  was  up  to  the  usual  standard. 
Mr.  T.  Portnell,  gardener  to  Sir  A.  Lamb,  Battle,  was  in  front  for 
eight  stove  and  greenhouse  plants ;  Mr.  J.  Warren,  Handcross  Park, 
Crawley,  following.  For  eight  exotic  Ferns  Mr.  J.  Warren  beat  Mr. 
Portnell,  his  Alsophila  excelsa  and  A.  australis  being  particularly  good. 
Mr.  Tugwell,  gardener  to  Miss  Swift,  Beechwood,  was  first  for  six 
Ferns,  Mr.  Warren  again  following  a  good  second.  Mr.  J.  Warren  was 
also  in  front  for  eight  variegated  and  ornamental  plants.  Crotons 
Williamsi,  C.  angustifolius,  and  C.  Queen  Victoria,  Cycas  revoluta,  and 
Phoenix  tenuis  being  very  good.  Mr.  T.  Portnell  again  took  second 
place  ;  and  Mr.  Warren  first  also  for  six  varieties  of  ornamental  plants, 
his  lot  containing  a  grand  piece  of  Anthurium  Warocqueanum.  Erica 
kingtoniensis  and  E.  Parmenteriana  rosea  were  the  two  best  in  a  class 
for  four  specimen  Ericas,  this  first  also  going  to  Handcross  Park. 
Cut  Roses  were  fairly  good,  the  thirty-six  singles  from  Mi.T.  Durrant- 
Young,  Roselands,  Eastbourne,  being  very  bright  and  clean  but  small. 
The  best  blooms  were  Comtesse  de  Serenye,  Anna  Ollivier,  Glory  of 
Cheshunt,  Grand  Mogul,  Duke  of  Teck,  and  a  good  flower  of  Emilie 
Hausburgh,  a  Rose  seldom  met  with.  Mr.  A.  Slaughter,  Jarvis  Villa, 
Steyning,  was  placed  second,  and  Messrs.  Brooks  &  Son,  Upperton 
Nursery,  third.  For  twenty-four  blooms  and  also  for  twelve  blooms 
Mr.  A.  Slaughter  was  well  ahead  of  Mr.  R.  E.  Weat,  Reigate,  while  the 
first  for  twelve  of  any  one  variety  went  to  Mr.  T.  Durrant-Young  for 
some  good  blooms  of  Mrs.  John  Laiug.  Table  decorations  were  heavy 
in  arrangement,  and  not  so  good  as  usual,  Mr.  Norcutt,  St.  Leonards- 
on-Sea,  was  placed  first. 
Mr.  Wallis,  Fairfield  Court,  was  in  front  with  cooking  Apples  ;  Mr. 
H.  Norman,  Old  Town,  first  for  dessert  ditto  ;  Mr.  J.  Warren,  Handcross 
Park,  for  a  dish  of  good  Morello  Cherries,  and  Mr.  W.  Fuller,  gardener 
to  the  Rev.  F.  C.  Harvey,  Hailsham,  for  an  excellent  dish  of  Figs.  Mr, 
W.  Gower,  gardener  to  Mr,  J,  Law;rence,  Battle,  had  the  best  scarlet- 
flesh  Melon  in  Beauty  of  Bath.  Mr.  T.  Tugwell,  gardener  to  Miss  Swift, 
Beechwood,  was  first  for  Nectarines  and  for  Peaches,  also  for  a  collection 
of  fruit  and  three  bunches  of  black  Grapes, 
Mr,  Way,  gardener  to  His  Grace  the  Duke  of  Devonshire,  had  a  pretty 
group  of  miscellaneous  plants;  Messrs.  J.  Laing  &  Co.,  Forest  Hill  ; 
Messrs.  Cheal  &  Son,  Crawley  ;  Mr.  J.  Charlton,  Tunbridge  Wells  ;  and 
Mr.  G.  F.  Scott,  Eastbourne,  also  staged  their  specialties  not  for 
competition. 
CRYSTAL  PALACE.— August  21st  and  22nd. 
On  the  above  dates  the  eleventh  annual  National  Co-operative  Flower 
Show  was  held,  under  the  auspices  of  the  Agricultural  and  Horticultural 
Association,  Limited,  and  the  display  was  very  fine  indeed.  The  exhibi¬ 
tion  is  divided  into  two  sections,  of  which  the  first  is  confined  to  work¬ 
ing  people  only,  and  the  second  is  open  to  all .  The  latter  division  is  the 
one  to  which  brief  reference  will  be  called  here,  space  not  permitting  us 
to  give  details  of  the  cottagers’  exhibits,  though  the  vegetables  were  not 
less  meritorious  than  in  the  gardeners’  classes.  It  will  be  noted  that  in 
several  instances  the  names  of  the  particular  varieties  have  not  been  given, 
but  this  is  because  the  exhibitors  had  not  placed  them  on  their  products. 
This  is  a  matter  for  regret,  as  it  considerably  minimised  the  value  of  the 
shows  from  an  educational  point  of  view.  In  the  schedule  there  is  a 
