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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
November  25,  1897 
hard  and  circular  outline  as  usual.  Mr.  Burrell  of  Westley  Hall  (gardener, 
Mr.  A.  Bishop)  led  both  in  the  Chrysanthemum  group  and  that  of  miscel¬ 
laneous  plants,  being  followed  in  the  former  by  Mr.  (t.  A.  Partridge  and 
Mr.  Gibson  Cullum,  in  the  latter  by  Mr.  Johnstone  and  ]\Ir.  Partridge  in 
the  order  named. 
The  class  for  thirty-six  .Japanese,  distinct,  was  closely  competed  for 
Mr.  Berners,  Woolverstone  Park,  Ipswich,  repeating  his  success  of  last 
year  by  taking  first  position  with  a  very  even  stand  of  medium  sized, 
well-finished  flowers.  Air.  Notcutt  of  Ipswich  was  an  extremely  close 
second.  In  the  winning  stand  the  varieties  shovn  were  Australie,  II.  II. 
Spencer,  Airs.  0.  Blick,  Pha3bus,  Violetta,  Thos.  Wilkins,  International, 
Niveus,  Pda  Prass,  Simplicity,  Airs.  Ormstead,  Snowdon,  Graphic, 
Amiral  Avellan,  AI.  de  la  Hochetiere,  Mons.  I’anckoucke,  Duke  of 
A'ork,  ATadda,  AI.  de  Guilbert,  Etoile  de  Lyon,  LTsere,  AI.  E.  (^apitant, 
Rose  Wynne,  Charles  Davis,  Aladame  G.  Henri,  Silver  King.  Madame 
Thcrise  Rej',  Airs.  F.  Bevan,  ,1,  Seward,  Alons.  Gaymer,  Triomphe  de  la 
Laurente,  Airs.  G.  Carpenter,  Western  King,  Colonel  T.  C.  Bourne, 
AI.  Carnot,  G.  C.  Schwal)e,  and  Alutnal  Friend. 
For  twenty-four  .Jajianese  Lord  de  Ramsey  (gardener,  Air.  Musk)  had 
a  heavy  and  good  stand  of  the  leading  varieties,  including  a  grand  bloom 
of  Mrs.  W.  II.  Lees.  Air.  Berners  was  second,  and  Air.  A.  F.  Hills  of 
Woodford  third.  Much  the  same  order  followed  in  the  twelve  and  sixes, 
while  Lord  de  Ramsey  had  the  best  .Japanese  bloom  in  the  show,  a 
splendid  flower  of  A'^iviand  Alorcl.  Air.  J.  Watts  was  almost  the  only 
exhibitor  in  the  incurved  classes,  hut  in  each  case  the  fiow'crs  were  good, 
as  shown  by  the  fact  that  the  premier  incurved  bloom  was  in  his  stand, 
a  superb  Chas.  Curtis. 
In  the  decorative  class  E.  Dresden,  Esq.,  of  Livermore  Park  (gardener. 
Air.  Tallack),  won  from  Air.  Notcutt,  the  winning  stand  containing  the 
beautiful  single  Alary  Anderson.  The  same  exhibitor  was  first  for  the 
best  arranged  basket  and  best  arrangement  of  autumn  foliage. 
The  table  decorations  were  very  pretty,  but  nothing  unusual  was 
shown.  The  first  prize  hand  boiupiet  from  Alessrs.  Frewer  of  Stowraarket, 
was  well  made  and  contained  many  choice  Orchids  and  other  flowers  now 
in  season.  Air.  Henley,  gardener  to  Mr.  E.  .1.  Johnstone  of  Rougham 
Hall,  put  up  a  pretty  ladies'  spray,  composed  of  Dendrobiums,  Phalse- 
nopsis.  Ferns  and  foliage  plants,  table  plants,  fruit  and  vegetables  were 
all  well  shown,  principally  by  local  exhibitors.  The  fine  collection  of 
the  latter,  shown  by  Air.  Rogers,  gardener  to  Lord  Rendlesham,  being 
of  quite  exceptional  merit,  as  it  must  have  been  to  defeat  the  stand  put  up 
by  Mr.  Tallack  of  Livermere  Gardens. 
Trained  plants  were  a  marked  improvement  on  last  year.  Air.  Bishop, 
gardener  to  Air.  Burrell  of  Westley,  showing  in  the  highest  form.  In  the 
second  division  the  honour  for  six  of  one  kind  of  .Japanese  fell  to  the  same 
exhibitor  for  a  fine  stand  of  Phoebus,  while  incurved  blossoms  were  finely 
shown  by  Air.  B.  Booth,  his  stand  of  six  Charles  Curtis  being  especially 
good.  Air.  R.  Davidson,  gardener  to  the  Earl  of  Cadogan,  Culford,  pul 
up  a  large  and  brilliant  group,  consisting  chietly  of  Chrysanthemums, 
some  large  Imuches  of  Grapes,  and  other  fruit,  and  some  immense  Gourds 
in  variety.  The  amateurs’  division  had  the  classes  well  filled  up,  but 
space  does  not' admit  of  any  further  reference. 
EDINBURGH.— November  18th,  19th,  and  20th. 
Never  before  has  the  Waverley  Alarket  been  so  severely  taxed  to 
hold  the  exhibits  entered  for  the  annual  autumn  exhibition  of  the 
Scottish  Horticultural  Association  as  upon  the  occasion  noted.  Alany 
fine  honorary  exhibits  from  local  and  other  nurserymen  had  to  be  refused, 
so  keen  were  exhibitors  in  various  parts  of  the  country  to  participate  in 
this  famed  show.  This  great  increase  was,  no  doubt,  traceable  to  the 
special  nature  of  the  prize  schedule  issued.  The  executive  had  deter¬ 
mined  to  celebrate  the  Diamond  Jubilee  of  her  Alajesfy  in  a  fitting 
manner,  and  thus  offered  prizes  the  like  of  which  had  never  been  seen 
before  at  any  Chrysanthemum  show.  £150  was  the  sum  set  apart  for 
this  special  class.  This  was  no  doubt  a  bold  step,  but  the  results 
justified  the  venture,  for  one  of  the  grandest  shows  was  to  be  found  here 
that  has  even  been  seen.  Not  only  was  the  show  a  success  in  a  horti¬ 
cultural  point  of  view,  but  it  was  financially  so  also.  In  a  great  measure 
this  was  due  to  the  fact  that  the  Council  announced  that  any  surplus 
obtained  this  year  should  be  devoted  to  charitable  institutions  in  the  city. 
We  are  pleased  to  say  that  there  is  a  possibility  of  at  least  £250  being 
the  nett  result  for  this  laudable  object.  No  less  than  £744  was  taken  at 
the  gates  on  the  two  first  days.  This  is  indeed  a  handsome  sum, 
irrespective  of  the  income  from  other  sources.  No  less  than  40,000 
persons  visited  the  show  on  the  two  days  named.  An  executive  who  is 
bold  enough  to  engage  the  Grenadier  Guards  band  for  the  three  days 
deserves  well  for  its  spirit  of  venture.  The  Committee  know  from 
experience  that  good  music  is  appreciated,  and  act  accordingly. 
The  Scottish  Horticultural  Association  is  managed  by'  a  strong 
executive  Committee,  divided  into  sub-committees,  all  of  which  work 
harmoniously.  The  President  for  the  year  is  Air.  Dodd,  Stoney  Bank, 
Alusselburgh.  Air.  R.  W.  E.  Alurray,  Mr.  A.  Alilne,  and  Air.  Grieve 
are  the  conveners  of  the  various  Committees.  The  important  post  of 
Treasurer  has  long  been  held  by  Air.  A.  Alackenzie,  Warriston  Nurseries, 
and  filled,  too,  with  credit  to  all  concerned.  Air.  Robert  Laird  is 
Secretary,  and  under  his  able  guidance  the  whole  of  the  machinery 
runs  smoothly.  Air.  J.  H.  Alurray  is  the  hardworking,  indefatigable 
Assistant  Secretary,  and  by  his  geniality  of  manner  and  indomitable 
]ierseverance,  valuable  aid  i^  rendered. 
In  the  exhibition  itself  the  chief  interest  centred  in  the  cut  bloom 
classes  ;  the  principal  one  was  the  J ubilee  class  previously  noted.  The 
conditions  were  ;  Twenty  vases  of  Chrysanthemums  in  twenty  varieties. 
three  blooms  of  each.  Chrysanthemum  foliage  only  to  be  used.  The 
first  prize  was  £50  and  the  Victorian  gold  medal  of  the  Society ;  second 
£30  and  a  silver  medal ;  £15  and  a  medal  for  third,  with  £10,  £8,  £7, 
and  medals  for  the  three  remaining  prizes. 
Nine  competed,  the  result  being  the  finest  exhibit  of  its  kind  ever 
sern.  Air.  A.  Haggart,  Moor  Park,  Ludlow,  was  the  fortunate  winner 
of  the  premier  prize.  Not  one  inferior  bloom  did  this  stand  contain, 
all  were  of  huge  size,  grand  quality,  and  beautifully  staged.  The  varieties 
were  Western  King,  Charles  Davis,  Graphic,  AI.  Gruyer,  Simplicity, 
J.  Bidencojie,  AI.  Panckoucke,  Aladame  Ad.  Chatin,  Airs.  Herman  Kloss, 
Edith  Tabor,  Lady  Ridgway,  Phoebus,  Etoile  de  Lyon,  Niveus.  Mrs. 
W.  11.  Lees,  Alons.  (  henon  de  Lech4,  AI.  Taillandier,  Airs.  AVeeks, 
Vivia  'd  Alorel,  and  R.  Dean.  Air.  W.  H.  Lees,  gardener  to  F.  A.  Bevan. 
Esq.,  Trent  Park,  New  Barnet,  was  a  good  second.  The  blooms  in 
this  exhibit  were  a  tritle  less  even  in  size  ;  they  were  beautifully  fresh 
and  well  staged.  Esjiecially  good  were  Aladame  Carnot,  Mons.  Chenon 
do  Leclu^,  Western  King,  Mrs.  AVeeks,  Pluebus,  C.  Davis,  and  Alutual 
Friend.  Air.  '^AlcIIattie,  gardener  to  Duke  of  AA^’cllington,  Strath- 
fieldsaye,  Berks,  was  an  extremely  close  third.  Many  grand  examples 
of  cultural  skill  were  apparent  in  this  exhibit.  Air.  P.  AA'’atcrer,  Fuwkham, 
Kent,  was  fourth,  and  when  we  remember  that  he  is  truly  an  amateur, 
this  exhil)it  was  indeed  a  success.  Air.  P.  Blair,  gardener  to  Duke  of 
Sutherland,  Trentham  Park,  was  fifth  ;  and  Air.  l)ivers,  gardener  to  the 
Duke  of  Rutland,  Belvoir  t'astle,  sixth. 
Ordinarily  the  class  for  forty-eight  .Japanese,  distinct,  for  which  the 
City  of  Edinburgh  cup,  value  £25,  is  offered,  is  the  leading  class.  This 
time  the  handsome  prize  was  also  secured  by  Air.  Haggart  with  a  grand 
exhibit.  Alons.  Chenon  de  Leche,  Etoile  de  Lyon,  Mrs.  C.  H.  Payne, 
Pride  of  Aladford,  C.  Davis,  James  Bidencope,  Aladame  Carnot,  Aloor 
Park,  Edith  Tabor,  Airs.  AA'^.  H.  Lees,  Alr.s.  ATaling  Grant,  D.  Seward, 
AI.  Blenkiron,  Aladame  Alarius  Ricoud,  Madame  Ad.  Aloulin,  L.  Snnder- 
bruck,  Simplicity,  M.  C.  Alolin,  J.  Seward,  A.  H.  Wood,  Phoebus,  Aldlle. 
Therese  Rey,  Niveus.  Duke  of  York,  Australian  Gold,  Lady  Ridgway, 
Airs.  AA^eeks,  Aldlle.  AI.  A.  de  Galbert,  AA^estern  King,  G.  C.  Schwabe, 
Airs.  Herman  Kloss,  R.  Dean,  Austrtilie,  Airs.  F.  A.  Bevan,  E.  Alolyneux, 
Miss  D.  Shea,  C.  AV.  Richardson,  Oceana,  AI.  Alontigny,  International, 
Alodesto,  Van  den  Heede,  Viviand  Alorel,  Alutual  Friend,  Rose  Wynne, 
and  Airs.  B.  Ironside  were  the  varieties.  Air.  ,J.  Beisant,  Castle  Huntly, 
Imngforgan,  was  a  capital  second,  staging  many  magnificent  blooms. 
Air.  .1.  Fordyce,  Bonally  Tower,  was  third  with  smaller  and  uneven 
blooms.  Air.  D.  Niccoll,  Rossie,  third. 
Eight  entered  for  the  Scottish  challenge  cup  for  twenty-four  blooms, 
distinct.  Air.  J.  Beisant  won  this  coveted  trophy  somewhat  easily  with 
really  fine  specimens  of  Chenon  de  Leche,  Mrs.  AV.  H.  Lees,  Alutual 
Friend,  Simplicity,  and  others.  The  second  prize  fell  to  Air.  T.  Lunt, 
Keir  Gardens,  Dunblane,  for  a  good  stand.  Air.-  J.  Day,  Galloway 
House,  Garlieston,  third.  Twelve  Japanese  was  a  strong  class  ;  eleven 
staged.  The  imemier  award  went  to  Air.  T.  Lunt  fdr  a  good  stand  of 
well-coloured  blooms.  Air.  J.  Alartin,  Corndean  Hall,  AVinchcombe, 
second.  Mr.  AA^.  Nicholson,  Condon  Castle,  Dollar,  third.  Six  .Japanese 
were  staged  by  seventeen  competitors.  Air.  G.  Chaplin  won  first  with  a 
good  lot.  Air.  D.  Alackay,  <  ardross  Villa,  Cardross,  second.  Air.  G.  H. 
Pearson,  Viewforth,  Stirling,. third.  Col.  Chase,  in  splendid  condition, 
won  for  Air.  Lunt  premier  award  in  the  class  for  six  .Japanese,  one  variety. 
Air.  Haggart  second  with  a  golden  bronze  incurved  seedling  named  Aloor 
Park.  Mr.  J.  Alartin  followed  with  Simplicit)'. 
Prizes  w^ere  offered  for  special  varieties,  six  blooms  of  each.  Australian 
Gold  was  best  shown  by  Air.  AV.  Galloway,  Ferneyside,  Liberton.  Air. 
,J,  Alartin,.  second.  Mr.  R.  Addison,  Blackhouse,  Skelmorlie,  third,  all 
staging  well.  '  harles  Davis  was  much  best  staged  by  the  last  named, 
really  well  coloured  examples  of  this  popular  variety.  Air.  J.  Foster, 
AA’'ellw’ood  Park,  second.  Mr.  D.  Buchannan  had  the  best  half  dozen 
Edwin  Alolyneux,  richly  coloured  shapely  specimens,  amongst  eleven 
stands.  Duchess  of  A'ork  was  much  better  shown  here  than  elsewhere 
this  season.  Air.  R.  Addison  winning  the  premier  award.  Brilliantly 
coloured  blooms  of  Edith  Tabor  won  for  Air.  J.  Day  the  leading  place 
for  this  variety.  Mr.  J.  Bird,  Raehills,  Lockerbie,  staged  the  best  Emily 
Silsbury.  Mr.  J.  Bird  had  President  Borel,  and  Mr.  Addison  Viviand 
Alorel.  For  twelve  Japanese,  in  three  varieties,  there  wms  stiff  competition. 
Air.  Lunt  easily  won  with  creditable  e.xamples  of  Duchess  of  A'ork,  Lady 
Byron,  and  Alutual  Friend.  Air.  T.  Gordon,  Ewanfield,  Ayr,  second. 
In  addition  to  the  Jubilee  class  for  Chrysanthemums  iri  vases  six 
other  classes  were  provided  for  this  means  of  staging  them.  The  leading 
class  was  that  for  twelve  vases,  three  blooms  in  each,  open  to  Scotland 
only.  The  leading  prize  was  £7  and  the  gold  medal  of  the  Association. 
Mr.  R.  AV.  E.  Alurray,  Blackford  House,  EdinJiurgh,  just  won  the 
coveted  award  with  grandly  developed  blooms  neatly  and  effectively 
staged.  Mrs.  AV.  H.  Lees,  Chenon  de  Leche,  Charles  Davis,  Edith  Tabor, 
and  Commandant  Blussett  were  especially  noticeable.  Air.  D.  Niccoll 
second  with  good  blooms,  but  not  so  well  staged.  Air.  J.  Foster,  AVell- 
wood  Park,  Selkirk,  was  third. 
For  four  vases,  of  six  blooms  each,  Air.  Foster  won  the  premier 
award  amongst  nine  other  competitors  with  blooms  of  capital  quality. 
Air.  D.  Alackay  second.  Air.  Alurray  third.  Aldlle.  AI.  Hoste,  in  fault¬ 
less  condition,  won  for  the  last  named  the  leading  jdace  for  twelve  blooms 
in  one  vase.  Air.  Foster,  with  Alutual  Friend,  followed  closely. 
Single  dowered  varieties  were  encouraged.  Air.  T.  AI.  AVhitehead 
won  first  prize  for  a  capital  exhibit  of  mixed  varieties  in  one  huge  vase, 
and  well  they  looked  in  their  association  of  various  colours.  Alessrs. 
J.  Holmes  and  P.  Hunt  were  second  and  third  respectively.  Decorative 
varieties  made  a  good  display  in  vases  of  three,  distinct,  the  blooms  to 
