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JOURNAL  OP  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER, 
August  19,  1897, 
staging  Black  Hamburgh  Grapes,  PrinceiS  of  Wales  Peach,  Pitmaston 
Orange  Nectarine,  and  Brown  Turkey  Figs.  For  three  bunches  of  Black 
Grapes  Mr.  F.  Nicholas  was  first  with  large,  good-shaped  bunchea  of 
Madresfield  Court ;  Mr.  Upex  was  second  with  smaller  bunches,  much 
better  finished,  of  the  same  variety  :  Messrs.  Longster  &  Sons  third.  In 
the  corresponding  class  for  white  Grapes,  Mr.  Hughes,  gardener  to 
O,  Woodall,  Esq ,  Scarboro’,  was  first  with  Muscat  of  Alexandria  ; 
F.  Allen,  Esq.,  Scarboro’,  second  with  the  same  variety  ;  Mr.  J.  S. 
Upex  third  with  Foster’s  Seedling.  Mr.  Wyse  was  first  both  for 
green-flesh  and  scarlet-flesh  Melons  ;  C.  Cammell,  Esq.,  second.  The 
last-named  gentleman  was  first  for  Apricots;  Mr.  J.  C.  Tate,  Bulmer, 
■second.  For  a  dish  of  Peaches,  Mr.  R.  H.  Wiles  first,  Mr.  Jas.  Horsley 
second.  Mr.  Upex  was  first  for  Nectarines.  Hardy  fruit  was  not  so  good 
as  usual,  especially  Apples  and  Plums. 
There  were  three  entries  for  a  collection  of  eight  vegetables,  all 
■being  good.  Premier  honours  were  won  by  Mr.  J.  Whitehead,  his 
collection  comprising  Cauliflowers,  Carrots.  Onions,  Tomatoes.  Potatoes, 
Peas,  Celery,  Cucumbers.  Mr.  Thos.  Waite  second,  Mr.  G.  Cottam 
third.  For  three  varieties  of  Peas  Mr.  F.  Hoggarth  was  first,  Mr.  C. 
Wiseman  second,  G.  N.  Dawnay,  Esq.,  third.  Mr.  R.  Dobson,  Malton, 
was  first  for  six  varieties  of  Potatoes,  Mr.  Geo.  Howe,  Brawby,  second. 
Mr.  C.  Cammell  was  first  for  twelve  Tomatoes,  Messrs,  G.  Longster 
and  Sons  second,  H.  S.  Richardson,  Esq.,  third. 
Messrs.  G.  Longster  &  Sons,  nurserymen,  Malton,  staged  a  group 
of  plants,  not  for  competition,  comprising  Palms,  Ferns,  Lilies,  Bamboos, 
Gloxinias,  &c„  interspersed  with  a  quantity  of  good  plants  of  Tuberoses. 
The  cottagers’  class  contained  some  very  creditable  exhibits. 
HASTINGS  AND  ST.  LEONARDS.— August  11th. 
It  would  be  diflBcult  to  imagine  a  more  suitable  place  for  a  flower 
show  than  the  Alexandra  Park  if  the  approach  were  more  inviting.  The 
above  was  a  rather  better  show  than  usual,  and  we  must  especially  note 
the  stove  and  greenhouse  plants,  fruit,  and  table  decorations.  Mr,  T. 
Portnell,  gardener  to  Sir  A.  Lamb,  Bart.,  Battle,  was  in  fine  form,  and 
we  did  not  notice  his  defeat  in  a  single  case  of  the  many  classes  in 
which  he  competed.  The  following  are  only  a  few  of  the  chief  classes 
*t  what  was  certainly  a  good  all-round  show  for  the  season. 
Mr.  T.  Portnell  was  ahead  for  stovd  and  greenhouse  plants.  Mr.  A. 
Gadd,  gardener  to  P.  A.  Eagles,  Esq.,  followed.  The  same  order  was 
■  kept  for  six  stove  and  greenhouse  plants,  and  for  a  single  specimen  in 
flower.  Mr.  Cloves,  gardener  to  G.  King,  Esq.,  was  first  for  four  stove 
and  greenhouse  plants.  For  eight  variegated  and  ornamental 
foliaged  plants,  Mr.  Portnell  again  led  Mr.  A.  Gadd.  These  were 
both  good  lots  and  clean.  For  exotic  Ferns  Mr.  Portnell  was  a  good 
first,  and  Mr.  Morris,  gardener  to  C.  J.  Ebden,  Esq,  was  ahead  for 
four  plants.  Mr.  Portnell  won  for  Fuchsias,  for  six  plants  in  flower  and 
for  both  groups — miscellaneous  and  Ferns. 
Mr.  Portnell  led  for  twenty -four  varieties  of  stove  and  greenhouse 
cut  flowers.  Mr.  J.  Stredwick,  Silver  Hill,  Hastings,  was  very  success¬ 
ful  among  Dahlias,  winning  for  twelve  Show  or  Fancy,  for  twelve 
bunches  of  Pompons,  and  for  a  similar  number  of  Cactus  varieties.  For 
twenty-four  cut  Roses,  Mr.  T.  Durrant  Young,  Roselands  Nursery,  East¬ 
bourne,  beat  Mr.  R.  E,  West,  Reigate,  the  blooms  of  the  first  stand  being 
very  fresh  and  bright,  but  rather  small.  Table  decorations  were  a 
■feature,  all  being  light  and  tasteful.  Mr.  A.  Notcutt,  St.  Leonards,  won 
in  the  open  class  for  three  stands  ;  and  Miss  Smith,  St.  Leonards,  was 
ahead  in  that  of  three  stands  for  ladies  only. 
Vegetables  were  good  and  far  too  numerous  to  mention,  except  as 
regards  the  open  collection,  which  was  secured  by  Mr.  Langton  Apps, 
Ore,  for  a  good  lot.  .  Fruit  was  numerous  and  of  good  quality.  Eight 
competed  in  a  class  for  three  bunches  of  Black  Hamburgh  Grapes,  Mr. 
C.  M.  Carter,  gardener  to  the  Duchess  of  Cleveland,  Battle,  just  beating 
Mr,  J.  Gore,  Polegate,  but  the  latter  was  well  ahead  with  Gros  Maroc 
in  the  succeeding  class  for  three  of  any  other  black  variety,  and  also  for 
three  of  Buckland  Sweetwater.  Mr.  Gore’s  collection  of  eight  dishes  was 
good,  the  best  being  Violette  H4tive  Peach,  Hero  of  Lockinge  Melon, 
and  Madresfield  Court  Grapes. 
There  were  several  non-competitive  groups,  but  those  from  Messrs. 
Cheal  &  Sons,  Crawley,  and  Mr.  J.  Charlton,  Tunbridge  Wells,  were  the 
best. 
CARDIFF. — August  11th  and  12th. 
The  Cardiff  and  County  Horticultural  Society  held  its  ninth  annual 
exhibition,  on  the  above  dates,  in  the  Sophia  Gardens.  The  weather  was 
fine,  and  there  was  a  large  gathering  on  the  opening  day.  This  the 
genial  Secretary,  Mr.  H.  Gillitt,  and  the  Committee  deserve,  and  i^  is  to 
be  hoped  the  Show  will  prove  a  success  financially,  as  it  undoubtedly 
was  horticulturally.  On  the  whole  the  exhibition  was  a  creditable  one  ; 
but  special  mention  must  be  made  to  the  bouquets,  wreaths,  and  the 
charming  display  made  by  the  table  decorations  ;  these  all  came  in  for  a 
large  share  of  public  appreciation. 
There  were  three  groups  arranged  to  occupy  a  space  of  100  square 
feet.  Mr.  R.  McLew  was  successful  in  carrying  off  first  honours  with  a 
light  arrangement ;  Messrs.  Case  and  Crossling  being  second  and  third 
in  the  order  named.  For  the  best  group  occupying  a  space  of  50  square 
feet,  there  were  four  entries.  Mr.  McLew  was  again  successful  with  a 
tastefully  arranged  group,  Crotons,  Lilinms  and  Palms  being  used  to 
advantage  ;  Mr.  Carpenter  was  second,  and  Mr.  J.  Hockey  third. 
For  the  best  six  specimen  stove  and  greenhouse  plants,  Mr.  J. 
Lockyer,  gardener  to  J.  C.  Hanbury,  Esq.,  Pontypool  Park,  was  first  with 
Statice  profusa.  Erica  Holfordi,  Ixora  Williamsi,  Stephanotis  flori- 
bunda  and  others  ;  Mr.  Carpenter,  gardener  to  W.  J.  Buckley,  Esq.,  Peny- 
four  House,  Llanelly,  second.  For  the  best  three,  Mr.  J.  Clarke,  gardener 
to  Col.  Sir  Ed.  Hill,  took  first  place,  and  Mr.  McLew,  gardener  to  J.  Gunn, 
Esq.,  second.  In  the  class  for  six  fine-foliage  plants  only  two  exhibitors 
staged,  Mr.  Wm.  Carpenter  was  a  good  first,  and  Mr.  R.  McLew  second. 
For  six  Ferns,  Mr;  R.  McLew  was  first,  and  Mr.  J.  Clarke,  gardener  to 
Col.  Sir  E.  Hill,  second.  In  a  similar  class  for  four,  Mr.  Hockey,  gardener 
to  G.  Rutherford,  Esq.,  was  succesifnl,  and  Mr.  R.  McLew,  second. 
Fuchsias  were  represented  by  nice  plants,  not  large  but  fresh  and  well 
flowered.  Mr.  T.  Hibbard  was  a  splendid  first,  Mr.  J.  Clarke  second. 
Mr.  T.  Hibbard  also  took  first  place  for  the  best  four  Fuchsias.  For  the 
best  six  Geraniums  (Zonal)  Mr.  H.  Rix,  gardener  to  C.  Waldron, 
Eeq.,  Llandaff,  was  first,  and  Mr.  T.  Hibbard  second.  Mr.  T.  Malpas 
staged  the  best  twelve  Begonias,  a  very  nice  lot.  Mr.  T.  Clarke  second. 
The  best  single  specimen  stove  plant  was  Clerodendron  Balfouri,  staged 
by  Mr.  Lockyer,  Mr.  T.  Clarke  taking  second  place  with  Allamanda 
grandiflora.  The  class  for  twelve  table  plants  was  represented  by  two 
lots  only  ;  Mr.  T.  Clarke  was  awarded  first,  Mr.  G.  Wall  second.  Mr. 
Clarke-  was  first  in  a  similar  class  for  six.  For  the  best  collection  of 
tuberous  Begonias  to  occupy  a  space  of  not  less  than  8  feet  by  5  feet, 
Mr.  J.  Vickery,  gardener  to  W.  Geen,  Esq.,  was  first  with  a  good  col¬ 
lection,  Mr.  G.  Wall  second. 
Mr.  R.  Crossling,  Penarth,  won  first  honours  for  twelve  varieties 
H.P.  Roses,  three  blooms  of  each  ;  Mr.  8.  Treseder  second.  In  the  class 
for  thirty-six  Teas,  in  twelve  varieties,  Mr.  S. -Treseder  was  first;  Mr. 
Crossling  second.  The  last-named  exhibitor  was  first  for  twenty-four, 
distinct;  Mr.  S.  Treseder  taking  second  place.  Mr.  Crossling  was  a 
good  first  for  eighteen  Teas,  distinct ;  also  for  twelve  Teas,  any  one 
variety,  staging  nice  blooms  of  Mar^chal  Niel.  Messrs.  Townsend  and 
Sons  were  first  in  the  class  for  twelve  H.P.’s,  in  one  variety,  with  Mrs. 
J.  Laing. 
Messrs.  Keynes,  Williams  &  Co.,  Salisbury,  were  a  good  first  for 
twelve  bunches  of  Cactus  Dahlias  ;  and  Mr.  Wm.  Treseder  second.  For 
the  best  twenty-four  Show  Dahlias  the  same  exhibitors  were  successful, 
both  staging  fine  blooms.  Mr.  Lockyer,  Pontypool  Park,  was  first  for 
twelve  bunches  of  stove  or  greenhouse  cut  flowers ;  Mrs.  H.  A;  Smith 
second. 
Dessert  tables  are  always  a  feature  at  Cardiff,  and  the  several 
arrangements  at  this  Show  proved  no  exception  to  the  rule.  For  the 
best  table,  8  feet  by  4  feet,  arranged  with  fruit  and  flowers,  and  laid 
for  eight  persons,  Messrs.  Case  Bros.,  Queen  Street,  Cardiff,  were  a  good 
first  with  a  very  bright  and  gracefully  arranged  exhibit.  Messrs. 
Phelps  &  Co.  were  second.  For  the  same  arrangement,  open  to  amateurs. 
Miss  F.  W.  Jenkins  was  awarded  the  first  prize.  Miss  Mabel  Hill  and 
Miss  Rose  Crouch  second  and  third.  Mr.  A.  Robinson  was  awarded 
first  prize  for  the  best  arranged  vase  for  table  decoration.  Bouquets, 
wreaths,  and  crosses  were  superb.  Mr.  A.  E.  Price  took  first  place  for 
the  best  bouquet  for  the  hand  ;  Messrs.  Case  Bros,  second,  and  Mr. 
Wm.  Treseder  third.  Messrs.  Case  Bros,  and  A.  E.  Price  took  first  and 
second  honours  for  a  bride’s  bouquet.  Messrs.  Case  Bros,  were  first  for 
the  best  wreath,  and  A.  E.  Price  for  the  best  cross. 
For  the  best  six  bunches  of  Grapes  in  three  varieties  Mr.  R.  Grindrod, 
gardener  to  P.  S.  Phillips,  Esq.,  Hereford,  was  a  good  first,  staging  Gros 
Maroc,  Black  Hamburgh,  and  Bowood  Muscat.  A  silver  challenge  cup 
is  given  in  this  class  ;  Mr.  Grindrod  winning  last  year,  the  cup  becomes 
his  property.  Mr.  E.  Silk,  gardener  to  T.  M.  Frankler,  Esq.,  second. 
The  last  named  exhibitor  took  first  for  three  bunches  of  Black  Ham¬ 
burgh  ;  Mr.  Gilbert  Davidson  second  with  smaller  bunches,  much  better 
in  colour  than  the  first  prize  lot.  For  Muscats  Mr.  Wm,  Hockey  was 
first,  and  H.  Pitt,  Esq.,  second.  Mr.  Grindrod  staged  three  good  bunches 
of  Gros  Maroc  for  any  other  black  ;  second,  Mr.  E .  Silk.  The  last  named 
was  first  for  the  best  three  bunches  of  white  with  Foster’s  Seedling, 
Mr.  H.  Townsend  second.  For  the  best  green  or  white  fleshed  Melon  Mr. 
E.  Silk  was  first,  and  Mr.  T.  Malpas  second.  The  Bishop  of  Llandaff 
was  first  with  scarlet  flesh  Melons,  showing  a  fine  pair  ;  and  Mr.  H. 
Townsend  first  for  green  or  white  fleshed  ;  and  the  Bishop  of  Llandaff 
was  first  for  the  best  scarlet  fleshed. 
In  the  class  for  the  best  six  dishes  of  dessert  fruit  Mr.  R.  Grindrod 
was  a  good  first  with  Black  Hamburgh  Grapes,  Royal  Favourite  Melon, 
Bellegarde  Peach,  Lord  Napier  Nectarine,  Early  Large  Apricots,  and  fine 
Brown  Turkey  Figs.  H.  Pitt,  Esq.,  was  a  fair  second.  Mr.  J.  Hockey 
was  first  for  six  dishes  of  dessert  Apples,  and  Mr.  J.  Bosham,  Bassaleg, 
second.  In  the  corresponding  class  for  culinary  the  order  of  the  prize¬ 
winners  was  reversed.  Mr.  R.  Grindrod  won  for  Peaches  with  fine 
Bellegarde,  and  Nectarines  with  nice  fruit  of  Lord  Napier.  H.  Pitt, 
Esq.,  was  first  for  Pears  and  Cherries,  also  Plums. 
Vegetables  were  not  staged  in  such  large  quantities  as  at  previous 
shows,  but  quality  was  not  lacking.  For  Messrs.  Sutton  &  Sons’  special 
prize  there  were  five  stands.  Mr.  C.  Foster,  gardener  to  Morgan  S. 
Williams,  Esq.,  Aberpergwm,  Glyn  Neath,  was  first,  showing  Selected 
Ailsa  Craig  Onion,  Solid  White  Celery,  Best  of  All  Runners,  Windsor 
Castle  Potatoes,  Autumn  Mammoth  Cauliflower,  and  Perfection  Tomato  ; 
General  Lee  second,  and  the  Right  Hon.  Lord  Aberdare  third .  Mr.  C. 
Poster  also  won  the  prize  given  by  Messrs.  Webb  &  Son  with  Mammoth 
Red  Celery,  Early  Mammoth  Cauliflower,  Regina  Tomatoes,  Eclipse 
Runners,  Masterpiece  Onion,  and  Goldfinder  Potatoes.  He  was  again 
first  in  the  open  class  for  nine  vegetables,  Mr.  G.  Shewring  second. 
Collections  of  Potatoes  were  well  shown  by  Mr.  C.  Foster,  Mr.  Townsend 
being  second,  and  Mr.  Jenkin  Morgan  third.  Leeks  were  staged  hy  Mr. 
Townsend,  Mr.  Foster  winning  with  Carrots  and  round  Potatoes,  and 
Mr.  W m.  More  had  the  best  dish  of  kidneys. 
Messrs.  Wm.  Clibran  &  Son  staged  a  very  pleasing  exhibit  of  hardy 
