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JOURyAL  OF  HORTWULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
September  17,  1896. 
was  most  deservedly  awarded  the  Society’s  gold  medal.  The  collection 
included  many  new  and  rare  plants  of  great  merit,  among  whfch  were 
Dracasua  Princess  Charles  of  Denmark,  very  dwarf  and  early  colouring 
variety,  and  would  make  a  grand  table  decorative  plant ;  Begonia 
Princess  Charles  of  Denmark,  splendid  (new)  rose  coloured  variety  of  the 
Rex  type  ;  Heliconia  illustris,  Maranta  Sanderiana,  Croton  Evansianus, 
Queen  Victoria,  Williamsi  and  Aigburth  Gem  ;  some  fine  Caladiums  for 
so  late  in  the  season,  amongst  which  were  some  grand  novelties,  of  which 
we  may  name  Duchess  of  Connaught,  Exquisite,  Silver  Queen,  Her 
Majesty,  Lady  Mosley,  Comte  de  Germiny,  Baron  Adolphe  de  Roth¬ 
schild.  Nepenthes  Mastersiana,  Dicksoniana,  Wrigleyana,  Chelsoni 
Northiana,  all  fine  plants.  Amongst  the  other  plants  which  composed 
this  most  effectively  arranged  group  were  Bertolonias  in  variety,  Sarra- 
cenias,  Bouvardias,  flowering  Begonias,  and  many  other  things  of  interest. 
The  front  of  the  group  was  fringed  with  Caladium  argyrites,  Lantana, 
and  Maidenhair  Eern,  the  whole  producing  a  most  striking  effect.  Mr. 
G.  \^’^oodgate,  gardener  to  Sir  Oswald  Mosley,  Bart.,  Rolleston  Hall,  also 
put  up  a  most  meritorious  group  of  plants,  which  deserved  recognition. 
Fruit  was  shown  in  fine  form,  nine  competitors  showing  collections  of 
eight  dishes  of  fruit  in  the  competition  for  the  Veitch  Memorial  medal 
and  £5,  the  Society  making  up  the  remaining  prizes  of  £3,  £2  and  £1. 
The  Grapes  made  a  wonderful  show,  and  here  it  may  be  said  that  no  finer 
fruit  has  ever  appeared  at  this  show.  Upwards  of  two  hundred  bunches 
were  staged.  Vegetables  were  also  a  splendid  class.  Here,  again,  there 
were  eight  entries,  and  Mr.  McVinisb,  Lockington  Hall,  staged  a  wonderful 
collection.  Little,  however,  can  be  said  of  the  management  of  so  fine  a 
show,  as  it  compared  very  unfavourably  with  that  of  some  of  the  great 
shows.  The  time  advertised  for  all  exhibits  to  be  staged  was  10.30  ;  the 
staging  was  not  completed  until  one  o’clock,  the  hour  advertised  for  open¬ 
ing  the  show  to  the  public.  The  judges,  who  had  a  very  heavy  task,  and 
who,  under  the  circumstances,  deserved  sympathy,  did  not  complete 
their  duties  until  late  in  the  day,  and  had  to  get  about  as  best  they  could 
after  the  public  gained  admission.  It  is  to  be  hoped  that  the  Committee 
will  endeavour  to  improve  on  this  most  unsatisfactory  state  of  affairs  in 
the  future. 
Groups. — Mr.  Jos.  Ward  was  awarded  the  first  prize  of  £20  for  a 
splendidly  arranged  group,  and  which  contained  many  fine  specimens  of 
plants,  including  Kenfeia  Fosteriana,  Cocos  plumosa.  Crotons  cordatuSj 
Watreni,  Reidi,  interspersa,  with  a  sprinkling  of  Orchids  and  Caladiums, 
and  a  groundwork  of  moss.  Mr.  C.  J.  Mee,  Day  brook,  was  awarded 
second  prize  of  £15  for  a  very  pretty  light  and  gracefully  arranged 
group,  which  included  Cocos  Weddelliana  flexuosus,  a  few  well-coloured 
Crotons,  and  some  splendid  Lilies  of  the  Valley,  the  third  prize  of 
£10  going  to  Mr.  W.  Finch  of  Coventry — a  pretty  arrangement,  and 
differing  very  much  in  style  from  the  first  and  second.  The  fourth 
prize  of  £5  was  awarded  to  Messrs.  Johnson  &  Wheeler  of  Chesterfield, 
andthe  fifth  of  £4  to  Mr.  Stevenson,  gardener  to  H.  W.  Wathall,  Esq., 
Atton  Manor.  The  latter  was  rather  overdone,  and  far  too  fiat  and 
heavy.  In  the  class  for  twelve  stove  and  greenhouse  plants  there  was 
offered  £10,  £8,  and  £5,  Only  one  entry  was  made  by  Mr.  Gilbert  of 
Duffield  Hall,  who  was  awarded  the  first  prize;  There  were  four  entries 
in  the  competition  for  baskets  of  plants.  Mr.  J.  Ward  was  awarded  first 
prize,  Mr.  W.  Atkin  being  second ;  third,  Mr.  J.  Holder,  Staunton 
Harold. 
For  a  collection  of  fruit.  Pines  excluded,  there  were  nine  entries,  and 
Mr.  J.  Goodacre  was  first,  winning  the  Veitch  Memorial  medal  and  £5. 
His  collection  included  two  bunches  each  of  fine,  well-finished  Madres- 
field  Court  and  Muscat  of  Alexandria  Grapes,  Hero  of  Lockinge  Melon, 
Sea  Eagle  Peach,  Prince  of  Wales  Nectarine,  Transparent  Gage  Plum, 
Washington  Apple,  Souvenir  du  Congr^s  Pear.  Mr.  J.  Doe,  Rufford 
Abbey,  was  placed  second  with  a  good  collection,  showing  grand  Gros 
Maroc  and  Muscat  of  Alexandria  Grapes,  Bellegarde  Peach,  Souvenir  du 
Congr^s  Pear,  Brown  Turkey  Figs,  Emperor  Plum,  Spencer  Nectarine, 
and  seedling  Melon.  The  third  place  was  taken  by  Mr.  McCulloch,  of 
Newstead  Abbey,  with  splendid  Muscat  of  Alexandria  and  Alicante 
Grapes,  Countess  Melon,  Coe’s  Golden  Drop  Plum,  Williams’  Bon  Chretien 
Pear,  Brown  Turkey'Figs,  Sea  Eagle  Peach,  Lady  Sudeley  Nectarine.  The 
fourth  going  to  Mr.  W.  Atkin,  Doveridge  Hall,  with  splendid,  well- 
finished  Muscat  of  Alexandria  and  Black  Alicante  Grapes,  Victoria 
Nectarine,  Williams’  Bon  Chretien  Pear,  Orleans  Plum,  Barrington 
Peach,  Worcester  Pearmain  Apple. 
Grapes,  —  For  three  bunches  Black  Hamburgh  Mr.  A.  McVinish, 
Lockington  Hall,  was  placed  first  with  superb  bunches  of  medium  size, 
but  perfect  in  shape.  Mr.  J.  Campbell,  Mickleover,  was  a  good  second 
with  fine  bunches,  large  in  berry,  but  just  a  few  on  the  shoulder 
lacked  the  finish  of  the  winner.  Third,  Mr.  J.  Goodacre,  whose  bunches 
were  small  in  bunch  and  berry,  but  well  finished.  Mr.  J.  Evans, 
Chaddesdon  Hall,  coming  in  fourth  with  neat  well-finished  bunches.  For 
three  bunches  Muscat  of  Alexandria  Mr.  J.  Goodacre  was  placed  first 
with  fine  well-finished  examples.  Second,  Mr.  Sherwin,  with  fine  and  well 
finished  Grapes,  and  must  have  pressed  the  winner  ;  third  prize  going  to 
Mr.  W.  Atkin,  Doveridge  Hall,  with  clean  well-finished  bunches,  and 
very  even  in  berry.  For  three  bunches  of  any  other  variety  black 
Grapes,  the  first  prize  falling  to  Mr.  McVinish  with  finely  finished 
Madresfield  Court.  Second,  Mr.  J.  Fisher,  Granty  House,  Ilkeston, 
with  highly  finished  fine  pieces  of  Gros  Guillaume.  Third,  Mr.  J. 
Read,  Bretby  Park,  for  good  Alicantes.  Fourth,  Mr.  Evans,  with 
good  Alicante.  For  three  bunches  any  white  variety  except  Muscat 
of  Alexandria  Mr,  Goodacre  was  first.  Second,  Mr.  T.  Bannerman. 
Third,  Mr.  McVinish.  For  one  bunch  black  Grapes  Mr.  McCulloch 
was  first  with  a  splendid  sample  of  Gros  Guillaume.  Second,  Mr. 
McVinish,  with  a  fine  bunch  of  Black  Hamburgh.  Third,  Mr.  J. 
Doe,  again  showing  Gros  Maroc  in  fine  form.  For  four  bunches 
Grapes,  two  black  and  two  white,  Mr.  Goodacre  again  came  to  the 
front  with  good  Muscat  of  Alexandria  and  Madresfield  Court,  Mr. 
Campbell  taking  the  second  place  with  good  Black  Hamburgh  and 
Muscat  of  Alexandria.  Third,  Mr.  McVinish,  with  Black  Hamburgh 
and  Muscat  of  Alexandria. 
EDINBURGH. — Septembeb  9th  and  10th. 
The  autumn  exhibition  of  the  Royal  Caledonian  Horticultural 
Society  was  held  in  the  Waverley  Market  on  the  above  dates.  A  better 
locale  for  a  flower  show  it  would  be  hard  to  find  in  Britain,  being  spacious, 
light,  airy,  and  right  in  the  centre  of  the  city.  The  show  itself  was  good 
as  usual,  and  the  entries  numbered  2120.  In  the  plant  classes  there 
appeared  to  be  a  falling  off,  indeed  the  plants  at  Edinburgh  are  rather 
disappointing.  For  a  table  of  plants,  12  feet  in  diameter,  Mr.  Wood, 
Oswald  House,  Edinburgh,  was  first,  Mr.  McIntyre,  Darlington,  second, 
both  showing  splendidly  arranged  tables.  For  four  stove  and  greenhouse 
plants  (first  prize  presented  by  the  City  of  Edinburgh)  Mr.  McIntyre, 
gardener  to  Sir  Charles  Tennant,  The  Glen,  was  first.  For  six  table 
plants  Mr.  T.  Lunt  was  first,  second  Mr.  McIntyre,  third  Mr.  Gumming, 
all  showing  beautiful  specimens.  For  six  Chrysanthemums  Mr.  D. 
Mackay  was  first,  showing  the  Desgrange  family  mostly.  Good  examples 
of  Liliums,  Zonal  Pelargoniums,  and  Begonias  were  shown  but  do  not 
call  for  special  comment. 
Out  Flowers. — For  twelve  Gladioli  Mr.  M.  Smith,  Ayr,  was  first ; 
Mr.  D.  Whitlaw,  Brechin,  second  ;  and  Mr.  A.  Brydon,  Innerleithen, 
third.  In  the  first  prize  stand  Flamboyant,  Tamerlaine,  Meyerbeer, 
Gloire  de  Feu,  and  Fra  Diavolo  were  extra  good.  Gladioli  are  superbly 
shown  at  the  Scotch  shows.  For  six  Gladioli  the  same  exhibitor  took 
first.  Psyche  and  Benvenuto  being  very  good.  For  twelve  bunches  of 
herbaceous  flowers  Mr.  A.  Brydon  was  first.  Helianthus  Miss  Mellish, 
Montbretia  crocosmaeflora.  Anemone  japonica  alba,  and  Sedum  spectabile 
were  very  fine.  Mr.  R.  Dodds,  Selkirk,  was  second  ;  and  Mr.  W.  Angus 
third.  For  twelve  bunches  of  Sweet  Peas,  distinct,  Mr.  J.  McIntyre 
was  first ;  Lady  Beaconsfield,  Lady  Penzance,  Her  Majesty,  Primrose, 
Blanche  Burpee,  and  Mrs.  Gladstone  were  the  best.  Roses  were  largely 
shown  by  amateurs,  and  in  fair  condition  considering  the  wet  weather 
and  the  lateness  of  the  season.  The  first  prize  for  one  hand  bouquet 
went  to  Mr.  J.  McIntyre,  Helensburgh  ;  that  for  six  buttonhole  bouquets 
to  Mr.  A.  Brydon  ;  and  for  a  lady’s  spray  Mr.  G.  McIntyre. 
Fruit. — The  exhibits  of  fruit  were  splendid,  and  quite  up  to  what  we 
have  come  to  regard  as  the  Edinburgh  standard.  For  the  collection  of 
twelve  dishes.  Pines  and  Bananas  excluded,  Mr.  A.  Kirk,  Alloa,  won 
with  two  bunches  each  of  Alnwick  Seedling,  Golden  Hamburgh, 
and  Cooper’s  Black  Grapes,  Osborne’s  Prolific  Fig,  Lady  Sudeley 
Apple,  Wal burton  Admirable  Peach,  a  seedling  Melon,  Souvenir  de 
Congrfes  Pear,  Barrington  Peach,  Plum,  Nectarine,  and  Apricot.  Mr. 
J.  Hunter,  Lambton  Castle  Gardens,  was  a  good  second  ;  Mr.  Smith, 
Oxenford  Castle,  third.  For  twelve  dishes  of  fruit  grown  in  an  orchard 
house  Mr.'J.  Hunter,  Lambton  Castle,  wasfirst  with  Peasgood’s Nonesuch, 
Stirling  Castle,  and  D.  T.  Fish  Apples,  Jargonelle  and  Uvedale’s  St. 
Germain  Pear,  Sea  Eagle  Peach,  Morello  Cherry,  Nectarine,  Peach  and 
Apricot.  Mr.  W.  Cruden,  Castle  Kennedy,  was  second  ;  and  Mr.  Thomas 
Bowman,  Lasswade,  third. 
For  twelve  dishes  of  fruit  grown  outside  Mr.  J.  Day,  Galloway 
House,  was  first  with  fine  examples  of  Worcester  Pearmain  and  Lady 
Sudeley  Apple,  Souvenir  de  Congr^s  and  Bon  Chrfitien  Pear,  Morello 
Cherry,  Coe’s  Golden  Drop  Plum,  Brown  Turkey  Fig,  Gros  Mignonne  and 
Prince  of  Wales  Peach.  For  eight  dishes  of  fruit  Mr.  J.  Hunter  was 
first  with  two  bunches  of  Calabrian  Raisin  Grape,  two  bunches  of 
Barbarossa,  Magnum  Bonum  Plum,  Best  of  All  Melon,  Durondeau  Pear, 
Princess  of  Wales  Peach,  a  Nectarine  and  Pine  Apple.  Mr.  A.  Kirk, 
Alloa,  was  second. 
For  six  bunches  of  Grapes  of  at  least  three  varieties  Messrs.  D.  and 
W.  Buchanan,  Kippen,  were  first  with  Gros  Maroc,  Madresfield  Court, 
Muscat  of  Alexandria,  For  four  bunches  of  Grapes  Mr.  J.  Leslie  won 
with  Madresfield  Court,  Duke  of  Buccleuch,  Black  Alicante,  and  Muscat 
of  Alexandria.  For  a  collection  of  dessert  Pears  Mr.  J.  Nowell  won  with 
Brown  Beurrti,  Brockworth  Park,  Souvenir  du  Congr^s,  Beurre  Superfin, 
Pitmaston  Duchess,  and  one  other.  Mr.  J.  Day  second  ;  Mr.  W.  Cairns, 
Coldstream,  third.  For  a  collection  of  six  dishes  dessert  Plums  Mr.  J. 
Day  was  first  with  Lawson’s  Golden  Gage,  Jefferson’s,  Kirke’s  Seedling, 
Coe’s  Golden  Drop,  Reine  Claude  de  Bavay,  and  Monarch.  For  six 
varieties  of  culinary  Plums  Mr.  J.  Day  was  again  first  with  Belle  de 
Septembre,  Victoria,  Grand  Duke,  Magnum  Bonum,  Pond’s  Seedling, 
and  Goliath.  Apples  were  shown  in  endless  quantity  and  for  a  collec¬ 
tion  of  twelve  varieties,  three  of  each,  Mr.  W.  Culton,  Castle  Douglas, 
was  first  with  Warner’s  King,  Lady  Sudeley,  Emperor  Alexander,  Ecklin- 
ville,  Irvin’s  American  Apple,  Worcester  Pearmain,  Peasgood’s  Nonsuch, 
Cellini,  Duchess  of  Oldenburg,  Lord  Suflfield,  Dutch  Codlin,  and  New 
Hawthornden. 
Vegetables. — These  were  grandly  shown,  as  they  always  are  at 
Edinburgh,  especially  Leeks  and  Potatoes.  For  a  collection  of 
vegetables,  twelve  varieties,  Mr,  D.  McBean,  Johnstone,  was  a  splendid 
first,  having  fine  Leeks,  Major  Clarke  Celery,  Autumn  G'ant  Cauliflower, 
Excelsior  Onion,  Lockie’s  Perfection  Cucumber,  Dobbie’s  Golden  Ball 
Turnip,  Perfection  Tomato,  Canadian  Wonder  Bean,  Alderman  Pea, 
Windsor  Castle  Potato,  Moore’s  Cream  Marrow.  Mr.  W,  Harper  second 
'  Mr.  J.  Dymock,  Northampton,  third.  For  twelve  Onions  Mr.  Murray 
