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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
August  6,  1887. 
Holmleigh,  Aigburth,  won.  For  six  stove  and  greenhouse  Ferns  Mr.  J. 
Pattison,  gardener  to  S.  J.  Waring,  Esq.,  Palmyra,  Aigburth,  took 
leading  honours  ;  Mr.  T.  Gowen,  gardener  to  G.  A.  Bartlett,  Esq., 
Mossley  Hill,  a  good  second.  Mr.  Pattison  also  won  with  one  fine  Palm 
and  two  Liliums. 
For  four  fine-foliage  plants  Mr.  Pinnington  won,  Mr.  Bracegirdle 
came  a  good  second.  Mr.  Pinnington  also  secured  classes  for  three 
greenhouse  plants  in  flower,  three  Palms  or  Cycads,  six  Cockscombs,  and 
second  to  Mr.  Cromwell  for  six  Caladiums.  Mr.  Gowen  won  with  a  nice 
piece  of  Dicksonia  squarrosa  in  single  Tree  Fern,  and  Mr.  Cromwell  for 
other  single  with  a  champion  plant  of  Divallia  fijiensis  plumosa.  The 
latter  exhibitor  also  won  classes  for  six  Crotons  in  8 -inch  pots,  six 
Dracaenas  beautifully  grown,  one  stove  plant  in  bloom,  a  fine  Ixora 
Pilgrimi,  six  table  plants,  aho  for  one  foliage  plant,  with  a  grand  Croton 
mortfontainensis. 
Zonal  Pelargoniums  were  better  than  for  many  years,  Messrs.  E 
Bridge,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Jowett,  Greenhill,  Huyton,  T.  Hitchman, 
gardener  to  Arthur  Earle,  Esq.,  Childwall  Lodge,  T.  Gowan,  and  G. 
Bracegirdle  being  the  successful  ones.  Mr.  Hitchman  won  with  four 
Coleus.  For  three  Ferns  and  four  pans  of  Lycopods,  Mr.  F.  Field, 
gardener  to  G,  H.  Wilson,  Esq.,  was  adjudged  the  winner,  whilst  for 
Gloxinias  and  tuberous  Begonias  a  well-known  grower,  Mr.  T.  Ankers, 
gardener  to  W.  B.  Bowring,  Esq.,  was  well  ahead.  Mr.  Bracegirdle 
had  handsome  Fuchsias,  winning  in  each  class,  also  for  a  single  green¬ 
house  plant. 
Orchids  were  a  distinct  advance  on  former  years,  Mr.  E.  Taylor, 
gardener  to  E.  Pryor,  Esq.,  winning  with  superb  plants  of  Cattleyas 
Gaskelliana,  guttata  Leopold!,  Aerides  crispnm,  and  Oncidium  sarcodes  ; 
Messrs.  Bracegirdle  and  Pinnington  following  with  good  exhibits.  In 
the  cUss  for  two  cool  house  Orchids,  Mr.  T.  Wilson,  gardener  to  0.  H. 
Williams,  Esq.,  Fulwood  Park,  Aigburth,  had  a  fine  type  of  Oncidium 
crispum  and  a  creamy-white  Lycaste  Skinneri  without  a  trace  of 
colouring.  It  was  rightly  named  "  Cowan’s  variety,”  both  plants  having 
been  imported  by  the  firm  of  Jno.  Cowan  &  Co.,  Ltd.,  Garston  and 
Gateacre,  from  whom  so  many  good  things  have  come. 
The  groups  were  effectively  arranged  and  greatly  admired,  that  for 
space  not  exceeding  250  square  feet  being  taken  by  Mr.  Bracegirdle  with 
a  most  pleasing  arrangement,  showing  more  than  ordinary  skill  in  every 
detail,  Mr.  T.  Coulton,  Aigburth,  was  second.  For  those  not  occupying 
more  than  75  square  feet  Mr.  H.  McFall,  gardener  to  E.  C.  Leventon,  Esq., 
Oakfield,  Roby,  was  an  easy  first,  light  and  elegant  to  a  degree.  A  nice 
second  group,  taking  the  form  of  a  miniature  dell,  and  which  would 
have  been  greatly  enhanced  by  the  substitution  of  fresh  green  moss  in 
place  of  sphagnum,  was  taken  by  Mr.  Whittle,  gardener  to  R.  G.  Allan, 
Esq. 
Mr.  T.  Carling,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Cope,  Dove  Park,  Woolton,  was 
deservedly  awarded  the  prize  for  four  Tomatoes  grown  in  pots  not 
exceeding  12  inches,  one  plant  in  each  pot,  for  grand  specimens  literally 
roped  with  fruit  of  the  largest  size,  and  free  from  every  trace  of  disease. 
Roses  were  in  excellent  condition,  Messrs.  Alex.  Dickson  &  Sons, 
Newtownards,  co,  Down,  easily  securing  the  prize  for  forty-eight  distinct, 
with  lovely  flowers,  and  here  again  this  firm  surprised  and  delighted 
many  rosayians  by  the  charming  new  varieties  they  included.  Messrs. 
D.  &  W.  Croll,  Dundee,  took  second  position  with  an  effectively 
arranged  stand  containing  some  fine  flowers;  Mr.  Hugh  Dickson.  Belfast, 
was  third.  For  eighteen  Teas  and  Noisettes,  Messrs.  D.  &  W.  Croll 
secured  the  leading  position  with  an  excellent  stand;  Messrs.  Alex. 
Dickson  &  Sons  were  a  very  close  second,  and  Mr.  Hugh  Dickson  a 
creditable  third.  Messrs.  Alex.  Dickson  &  Sons  won  for  six  dark  and 
light  varieties  with  Ulrich  Brunner  and  Marchioness  of  Dufferin. 
Three  exhibited  for  best  and  most  tastefully  arranged  box  of  Roses, 
and  Mr.  P.  Greene,  gardener  to  Thos.  Gee,  Esq.,  Allerton,  carried  off  the 
prize  with  a  delightful  stand  arranged  with  fern.  Crimson  Rambler  show¬ 
ing  to  great  advantage.  In  the  amateurs’  classes,  Mr.  T.  Carling  won 
with  twenty-four,  and  Mr.  Carron,  gardener  to  T.  R.  Bulley,  Esq., 
Discard,  with  twelve. 
Mr.  Thos.  Coulton,  nurseryman,  Aigburth  Vale,  secured  the  prizes 
for  twenty-four  and  eighteen  varieties  of  hardy  herbaceous  and  half- 
hardy  border  flowers  with  fresh  and  diversified  samples,  and  Mr.  Carling 
had  one  of  the  finest  stands  of  stove  and  greenhouse  cut  flowers  ever 
seen  at  any  Liverpool  show. 
The  fruit  classes  were  only  sparsely  filled.  Muscats  being  a  little 
under-ripe,  but  fine  in  bunch  and  berry.  The  first  went  to  Mr.  J.  Gray, 
gardener  to  Sir  G.  A.  Meyrick,  Bodorgan  ;  and  the  second  to  Mr. 
W.  Oldham.  Mr.  Skilt,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Heywood  Bright,  Knotty  Ash, 
won  with  two  massive  Black  Hamburghs,  a  close  second  being  Mr. 
Oldham.  For  four  bunches  Mr.  Els  worth,  gardener  to  Messrs.  W.  L. 
and  R.  F.  Gladstone,  won  with  small  but  well  finished  Madresfield 
Court,  Buckland  Sweetwater,  Black  Hamburgh,  and  Muscat  of  Alex¬ 
andria.  Mr.  Oldham  had  more  massive  bunches,  but  scarcely  so  well 
finished. 
Mr.  B.  Ashton  won  the  collection  with  fair  Black  Hamburgh  and 
Muscat  of  Alexandria  Grapes,  Royal  George  Peaches,  Lord  Napier 
Nectarines,  a  capital  Melon,  and  Brown  Ischia  Figs.  Mr.  Elsworthy 
was  an  excellent  second.  For  four  dishes  Mr.  T.  Eaton,  gardener  to 
Jno.  Parringlon,  Esq.,  Roby  Mount,  Roby,  was  the  only  exhibitor,  but 
the  stand  was  a  creditable  one.  Mr.  J.  Stephenson  won  with  Peaches, 
and  Mr.  G.  Lead  beater  with  Nectarines,  Mr.  Eaton  following  in  each  class. 
Vegetables  were  very  good,  Mr.  J.  Rainford,  Prescot,-  winning  the 
twelve  class,  Mr.  Ashton  second.  Mr.  John  Pownall,  Prescot,  won  with 
eight,  and  Mr.  Ashton  with  s'x.  The  latter  won  with  four  dishes  of 
Peas,  and  Mr.  Ji  Salisbury  for  two.  Potatoes  went  to  Mr.  W.  Lyon 
(gardener  to  A.  M.  Smith,  Esq,)  and  Mr.  Ashton,  and  Tomatoes  to 
Messrs.  Stephenson  and  Carling,  Amateurs’  collections  were  good. 
The  trade  was  well  represented,  the  John  Cowan  Company,  Limited, 
Garston,  having  a  lovely  bank  of  Roses,  Liliums,  and  fine  tuberous 
Begonias.  Their  collection  of  Orchids  was  rich  in  variety  and  splendidly 
flowered — one  of  the  best  tables  they  have  ever  staged,  and  much 
admired.  Messrs.  W.  Clibran  &  Son,  Altrincham,  were  represented  by 
a  large,  excellent,  and  varied  exhibit,  consisting  of  herbaceous  cat 
flowers.  Sweet  Peas,  and  other  annuals.  Carnations,  and  a  pleasing 
assortment  of  Violas,  all  well  put  up  and  most  attractive. 
Dickson,  Limited,  Chester,  again  came  forward  with  one  of  their  fine 
exhibits,  consisting  of  a  splendid  assortment  of  Liliums  and  Gladioli, 
Helianthus  in  variety,  thirty  varieties  of  Sweet  Peas,  and  some  choice 
seedling  Carnations.  Messrs.  R.  P,  Ker  &  Sons,  Aigburth,  staged  grand 
Crotons.  Their  group  of  Campanulas  was  a  striking  feature  of  the  show. 
Mr.  Chas.  Young  showed  Carnations  of  the  finest  types  and  Lily  of  the 
Valley.  Mr.  Septimus  Pye,  Garstang,  had  an  unusually  fine  display  of 
Violas  in  every  shade  and  colour.  Messrs.  Edwards  &  Son,  Sherwood, 
Notts,  had  a  charming  exhibit  of  the  now  famous  Elwardian  ware. 
The  oflBciali  are  deserving  of  every  credit  in  their  share  of  the  work. 
Certificates  of  merit  were  granted  to  all  the  trade,  also  to  Mr.  Doe, 
gardener  to  the  Right  Hon.  the  Earl  of  Derby,  KG.,  for  handsome 
seedling  green-flesh  Melons,  beautifully  netted,  the  flesh  being  extremely 
thick,  and  to  Mr.  Hitchman  for  a  seedling  yellow  Tomato  of  perfect 
form,  no  eye,  and  very  weighty. 
SOUTHAMPTON. — July  31st  and  August  2nd. 
Circumstances,  over  which  the  Royal  Horticultural  Society 
of  Southampton  have  no  control,  have  very  much  altered  the 
conditions  under  which  the  Council  labours.  To  some  of  our  readers  it 
will  be  within  their  knowledge  that  the  Council  obtained  a  lease  of  the 
lovely  grounds  of  Westwood  Park,  adjacent  to  the  town,  and  where 
fourteen  admirable  summer  exhibitions  were  held.  Failing  to  obtain  a 
renewal  of  that  lease  the  Council  this  year  was  compelled  to  seek  the 
aid  of  the  Corporation  of  the  Borough  to  allow  them  to  enclose  a  few 
acres  of  the  Common  wherein  to  hold  the  Show  for  the  present  year. 
Here,  then,  the  meeting  was  held  on  what  was  apparently  a  suitable  site. 
Owing  to  bad  weather  the  finances  are  not  at  present  in  a  satisfactory 
condition.  The  schedule  had  to  be  cut  down  in  the  number  of  its  classes, 
and  in  the  amount  of  its  prizes.  In  spite  of  all  these  drawbacks  the 
exhibition  held  was  an  exceedingly  good  one,  ranking  amongst  the  best 
yet  held  by  the  Society  in  point  of  quality  of  the  exhibits.  Such  a  fact 
is  creditable  to  all  concerned.  Nowhere  are  exhibitions  conducted  with 
more  efficiency.  The  arrangements  in  the  capable  hands  of  the  inde¬ 
fatigable  Secretary,  Mr.  Fuidge,  are  always  of  the  best. 
One  immense  marquee  was  devoted  to  plants,  and  a  really 
grand  effect  was  produced.  The  principal  class  was  for  eight  stove 
and  greenhouse  specimens,  four  to  be  in  bloom  the  remainder 
foliage.  Although  only  two  competed  they  were  a  creditable  display. 
So  close  in  point  of  merit  were  the  specimens  that  equal  first  prizes  were 
awarded.  Mr.  E.  Wills,  nurseryman,  Winchester  Road,  Shirley, 
Southampton,  bad  superior  flowering  plants,  while  Mr.  Peel,  gardener  to 
Miss  Todd,  Sibthorpe  Lodge,  Shirley,  was  stronger  in  foliage.  For  six 
miscellaneous  plants,  not  less  than  three  to  be  in  bloom,  there  was  a 
spirited  competition,  Mr.  Osman,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Haselfoot,  Bitterne, 
was  the  chief  prizetaker  with  good  examples  of  cultural  skill, 
amongst  which  was  a  freely  flowered  Allamauda  grandiflora.  Mr.  J. 
Amys,  gardener  to  the  Hon.  Mrs.  Elliott  Yorke,  Hamble  Cliff,  was  a 
good  second.  Mr.  Wills  was  a  creditable  third. 
Ferns  were  a  feature  of  the  show.  Mr.  G.  Hall,  gardener  to  Lady 
Louisa  Ashburton,  Melcbet  Court,  Romsey,  was  an  easy  winner  for  six 
with  healthy  specimens.  Messrs.  Osman  and  Amys  were  second  an  I 
third  respectively  in  the  order  here  given.  Pelargoniums,  double  and 
single.  Fuchsias,  and  Celos'as  were  creditable  to  all.  Mr.  Osman ;  Mr. 
Hosey,  gardener  to  J.  C.  B.  D’Esterre,  Esq.,  Elmfield  Hill,  Southampton  ; 
and  Mr.  R.  C.  West,  gardener  to  H.  G.  Wigram,  Esq.,  Northlands, 
Salisbury,  were  the  principal  prizetakers.  Single  specimen  plants  were 
excellent.  In  flowering  plants  Mr.  Amys  presented  one  of  Allamanda 
Hendersoni,  which  he  knows  so  well  how  to  cultivate  ;  Mr.  Wills  with 
Cycas  revoluta  winning  premier  award  in  the  foliage  class  with  a  really 
handsome  piece. 
Groups  of  miscellaneous  plants  arranged  for  effect  were  very  fine. 
Three  competed  in  the  class  of  150  square  feet.  Mr.  Peel  just  managed 
to  beat  his  worthy  opponent  Mr.  Wills  with  an  arrangement  that  left 
little  to  be  desired.  The  group  was  bright  and  varied  without  being  in 
any  way  crowded,  while  the  plants  were  just  what  was  required  for  the 
purpose.  Mr.  Wills,  if  anything,  erred  on  the  side  of  dullness.  Mr. 
E  Carr,  gardener  to  W.  A.  Gillett,  Esq.,  Fairoak  Lodge,  Bishopstoke, 
was  a  creditable  third.  In  the  smaller  group  Mr.  H.  Andrews,  gardener 
to  Mrs.  R.  F.  Wilson,  Ferniehurst,  Rowsham,  was  the  most  successful 
with  a  creditable  exhibit. 
Cut  flowers  were  extensively  shown,  and  with  a  pleasing  effect.  Table 
decoration  was  a  strong  feature  of  this  section.  For  the  most  elegantly 
dressed  table,  8  feet  by  4  feet,  with  flowers  and  foliage,  a  very  strong 
competition  was  forthcoming.  Mr.  B.  Ladhams,  Shirley,  was  ahead  of 
all  others  with  a  light  yet  bright  arrangement  of  suitable  flowers.  Miss 
Kate  Golding,  Portswood,  was  a  good  second,  and  Mr,  B.  Small,  Fair 
Oak,  Eastleigh,  third.  The  best  epergne  was  that  from  Miss  Louise 
Wills,  Shirley  ;  while  the  best  ball  and  bridal  bouquets  were  sent  by 
Mr.  F.  Bailey,  florist,  Southampton. 
For  twelve  bunches  of  herbaceous  flowers,  distinct,  there  was  a  spirited 
