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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER, 
October  17,  1901. 
Fearn’s  Pippin.  —Eight  entries.  First  Mr.  W.  T.  Stowers,  \Y  hitehall, 
Sittingbourne,  with  excellent  samples ;  and  second  Mr.  S.  Osborne, 
gardener  to  the  Duke  of  Fife. 
Gascoyne’s  Scarlet.— Mr.  Stowers,  with  well  coloured  but  small 
fruits,  came  first  out  of  six  ;  Mr.  T.  Clinch,  Key  Street,  Sittingbourne, 
followed. 
Golden  Reinette.— Mr.  Wm.  Jones,  gardener  to  J.  B.  ‘Brougham, 
Esq.,  Carshalton,  had  the  only  entry. 
Graven  stein .-  -  There  were  twenty-two  entries,  and  Mr.  Davies  led 
with  large  but  dull  fruits  ;  second,  Mr.  G.  Grigg. 
King  of  Tom-kin’ t  County.—  Four  entries.  First  Mr.  Woodward, 
and  Mr.  A.  Smith,  gardener  to  Madame  Stuart,  both  dishes  grand. 
Lord  Burghley. — This  brought  out  three  dishes;  Mr.  W.  Camm 
first,  second  Mr.  H.  Forder. 
Mannington’s  Pippin. — Four  entrants  oidy,  of  which  Mr.  J.  Ricks 
were  best,  and  Mr.  C.  Ross  came  second. 
M argil. — This  useful  sample  brought  a  dozen  examples.  Mr. 
Davies  first,  beating  Mr.  J.  Rick.  '-4?'  ! 
Mother  (American). — Eight  entrants  contested,  and  Mr.  T.  Slade, 
gardener  to  Lord  Poltimore,  won  first;  second,  Mr.  R.  M.  Minting, 
with  handsome  samples. 
Ribston  Pippin.— A  good  Apple,  and  fairly  well  shown.  Mr.  J.  W. 
Barkes,  Castle  Hill.  Bletchingly,  out  of  nineteen  dishes,  led ;  second, 
Mr.  Woodward.  There  was  little  to  choose  between  these. 
Rosemary  Russet.—  Mr.  W.  Camm  was  first  with  good  samples, 
and  second  Mr.  R.  M.  Whiting  with  well  coloured,  but  smaller  fruits. 
Old  Nonpareil.  -  Mr.  T.  Challis  led,  in  this  ease  beating  Mr. 
H.  Forder.  The  fruits  were  small.  — - --- - _ 
Scarlet  Nonpareil. — Six  entered,  and  Mr.  Woodward  was  champion  ; 
second,  Mr.  C.  Ross. 
Stunner  Pippin.—  The  fruits  here  were  very  green.  Fourteen 
entered ;  Mr.  W.  T.  Stowers  beat  Mr.  J.  W.  Barkes,  though  both  were 
very  equal. 
'Winter  Quarrenden.—Mx.  F.  W.  Thomas,  Wannock,  had  the  only 
dish. 
Any  other  Variety.  —  Thirty  dishes  were  shown,  Mr.  C.  Ross 
coming  first  with  The  Houblon,  a  new  variety  resembling  Cox’s 
Orange  Pippin ;  and  second,  Mr.  R.  Edwards,  Beechy  Lees,  Sevenoaks, 
with  Washington  ;  Mr.  W.  H.  Davies  third,  also  with  Washington. 
Annie  Elizabeth.— This  brought  but  six  entries,  first,  Mr.  T. 
Turton,  and  second,  Mr.  Potter. 
Peasgood’s  Nonesuch. — Mr.  Woodward  had  the  finest  assortment; 
Mr.  W.  T.  Stowers  being  next  to  him. 
King  of  the  Pippins. — Twenty  dishes  of  neat  fruit  were  staged. 
Mr.  W.  H.  Divers  took  the  honours  to  Belvoir  Castle,  and  second, 
Mr.  Grigg.  All  were  excellent  samples,  and  competition  was  close. 
Cooking  Apples. 
Alfriston. — Four  entrants,  with  Mr.  G.  Woodward  leader,  and 
Mr.  C.  Ross  second.  All  good  samples. 
Beauty  of  Kent. — Mr.  G.  Woodward,  out  of  four  entrants,  led,  and 
Mr.  Whiting  followed  second. 
Belle  de  Pontoise. — Again  there  were  four  dishes,  with  Mr.  G.  Wood¬ 
ward  first,  and  Mi-.  T.  H.  Slade  second,  massive  products  being 
exhibited. 
Bismarck  brought  out  ten  dishes,  Mr.  Woodward,  of  course, 
coming  first,  followed  by  Mr.  G.  Lock. 
Blenheim  Orange. — Mr.  Woodward,  Avith  handsome  Apples,  was  the 
premier  winner ;  second,  Mr.  H.  A.  Carter.  Eleven  dishes  were 
shoAvn,  all  of  them  very  good. 
Bramley’s  Seedling. — First  again  went  to  Mr.  WoodAvard.  Ten 
dishes  Avere  shown.  Mr.  W.  T.  StoAvers  second,  and  Mr.  T.  Challis 
third. 
Cox’s  Pomona. — Here  Ave  found  eight  dishes,  and  Mr.  W.  T.  StoAvers, 
Mr. 
Pnmelow's  Seedling  (Wellington  and  Normanton  Wonder ). — Nine 
dishes  were  staged,  the  first  dish  from  Mr.  G.  Grigg,  and  these  were 
most  superb  dishes. 
Emperor  Alexander. — Only  three  dishes  came  to  the  lists,  Mr. 
WoodAvard  A\rith  perfect  samples  Avinning  easily,  Mr.  W.  T.  Stowers 
annexed  the  succeeding  prize. 
Gascoyne’s  Scarlet  Seedling. — Mr.  W.  T.  StoAvers  won  here  ;  second, 
Mr.  T.  S.  Melvor,  gardener  to  F.  H.  D.  C.  Whitmore,  Esq.,  Orsett 
Hall,  Grays. 
Golden  Noble. — Mr.  WoodAvard  was  again  to  the  fore,  but  Mr. 
W.  H.  Davies  came  an  exceedingly  close  second. 
Golden  Spire. — Three  dishes  only,  first  going  to  Mr.  WoodAvard,  and 
second  Mr.  J.  G.  Weston. 
Hormead  Pearmain. — Mr.  R.  M.  Whiting  beat  Mr.  J.  Rick,  both 
with  grand  samples. 
Lane's  Prince  Albert. — TAvelve  handsome  sample  dishes  Avere 
forAvard,  Mr.  Stowers  foremost ;  and  second,  Mr.  A.  J.  Cax-ter, 
NeAvfield,  Sussex. 
Lord  Derby.— Mr.  WoodAvard  beat  Mr.  W.  T.  Stowers  from 
amongst  four  others. 
Mere  de  Manage. — Here  the  fruits  Avere  very  dark  in  colour ;  Mr. 
StoAvers  beat  Mr.  WoodAvard. 
Newton  Wonder. — For  NeAAdon  Wonder  Mr.  Divers  beat  Hamilton 
Hurnard,  Esq. ;  and  third,  John  Lee,  Esq.  These  were  from  the 
northern  counties’  section,  'there  Avere  ten  entries  in  the  southern 
section,  however  :  Mr.  G.  WoodAvard  leading,  Mr.  J.  Hudson  second1 
and  Mr.  A.  Basile,  Woburn  Park,  Weybridge,  third. 
Royal  Jubilee. — A  grand  dish  from  Mr.  C.  Ross  Avas  the  only 
exhibit  of  this. 
Sandringham. — Mr.  G.  Woodward,  with  very  fine  samples,  beat  Mr. 
A.  Smith. 
Stirling  Castle. — Three  entrants  here,  Avith  Mr.  C.  Ross  first,  and 
second  Mr.  R.  M.  Whiting. 
Stone’s  ( Loddington  Seedling). — We  of  course  expect  Mr.  Wood¬ 
ward  to  lead  here ;  second  prize  fell  to  Mr.  Whiting. 
The  Queen. — There  were  five  dishes  here,  Mr.  W.  H.  Davies  leading 
AArith  grandly  coloured  samples  ;  Mr.  Woodward  second  with  much 
larger  samples. 
Tower  of  Gla minis. —  Three  entries  came  forward,  leaving  Mr.  Wood¬ 
Avard  first,  and  Mr.  G.  Hagon  second. 
Waltham  Abbey  Seedling. — Mr.  Woodward  beat  Mr.  T.  Clinch, 
though  only  tAvo  dishes  Avere  exhibited. 
Warner’s  King— -The  same  redoubtable  first,  prizeman  led  here, 
beating  Mr.  T.  W.  StoAvers,  both  slioAving  huge  sample. 
Any  other  Variety. — Seventeen  entries,  Mr.  Woodward  Avinning 
with  Belle  de  Pontoise,  and  Mr.  StoAvers  with  Gloria  Mundi  second, 
and  Mr.  R.  M.  Whiting  with  Suffield. 
Dessert  Pears. 
Beurre  Bose. — Six  handsome  dishfuls  came  forward  ;  Mr.  J.  Webb, 
gardener  to  H.  Padwick,  Esq.,  Manor  House,  Horsham,  being  in  the 
premier  place,  and  Mr.  W.  H.  Bannister  second. 
Beurre  d’ Anjou. — Three  dishes  only,  of  which  the  best  came  from 
Mr.  Bannister,  and  received  the  first  award ;  Mr.  Ed.  Colman  followed 
second. 
Beurre  Diel. — EleA'en  superb  lots  Avere  presented,  and  here  Mr. 
T.  Turton,  Sherborne  Castle,  Dorset,  Avas  far  and  away  the  finest 
exhibitor ;  his  samples  Avere  perfect.  Mr.  W.  Camm  formed  a  fair 
second. 
Beurre  Dumont. — First,  Mr.  G.  Woodward;  second.  Mr.  R.  Edwards. 
Beurre  Hardy. — This,  so  far  as  quality  went,  was  one  of  the  best 
classes  in  the  show.  Mr.  WoodAvard  led  with  perfect  types;  and 
second,  Mr.  W.  T.  StoAvers. 
Beurre  Super(in. — Mr.  StoAvers  again  came  to  the  front  here  with 
a  Very  fine  dishful,  all  very  even  ;  Mr.  A.  Basile  A\ras  a  close  second, 
but  had  smaller  fruits. 
Comte  de  Lamy. — A  varied  half  dozen  sets  were  placed  on  the  table, 
the  first  and  second  awards  going  respectiA'ely  to  Mr.  W.  H.  Bacon, 
and  Mr.  T.  W.  Herbert,  Mitfield  Court,  Redhill. 
Conference. — Mr.  W.  J.  Barkes,  Castle  Hill,  Bletchingley,  Avas- 
first,  and  Mr.  WoodAvard  second,  both  with  examples  slightly  below' 
the  average  standard  of  sIioav  excellence.  Six  entered. 
Doyenne  du  Comice.  —  From  amidst  thirteen  entrants  Mr.  G. 
WoodAvard  stood  first  AA'ith  a  fine  and  handsome  set ;  Mr.  T.  H. 
Slade  folloAved,  a  fair  second,  Avith  less  highly  coloured  Pears. 
Easter  Beurre. — The  eight  dishes  shown  contained  handsome  and 
even  fruits  ;  Mr.  W.  T.  StoAvers  Avon,  Avhile  the  succeeding  award  fell 
to  Mr.  WoodAvard,  a  close  second. 
Durondeau.  —  Ten  highly  coloured  and  very  excellent  repre¬ 
sentations  Avere  forward,  the  premier  award  falling  to  Mr.  T.  Turton, 
and  the  second  to  Mr.  WoodAvard,  Avhose  fruits  were  much  smaller  in 
size. 
Emile  d’Heyst. — Here  there  Avere  five  entrants,  and  Messrs.  Turton 
and  Woodward  Avere  placed  in  this  order. 
Fondante  de  Thirriott. — Mr.  Woodw'ard  staged  the  only  dish,  and 
fine  clear  samples  they  Avere. 
Cilou  Moryeau. — Fifteen  dishes  of  this  very  distinctive  Pear 
appeared.  Mr.  W.  Jones,  Wallington  Bridge,  had  the  finest  lot ;  and 
second  place  Avas  secured  by  Mr.  A.  Basile. 
Josephine  de  Malines — The  eleven  sets  of  this  good  variety  varied 
considerably.  Mr.  T.  Challis  led  off  Avith  a  grand  even  lot,  beating 
Mr.  Woodward,  avIio  took  second. 
Louise  Bonne  of  Jersey. — Again  there  were  fifteen  lots,  all  of  them 
good  fruits  too.  Mr.  W.  Jones  Avas  first;  Mr.  Ed.  Coleman,  North 
Frith,  folloAving  for  second  place. 
Olivier  des  Sevres. — Five  good  dishes  Avere  staged.  Mr.  W.  E. 
Humphreys,  from  Hackbridge,  beat  Mr.  Ed.  Colman. 
Marie  Louise. — This  fine  old  favourite  had  eleven  supporters,  and 
competition  AAras  exceedingly  close.  Mr.  Woodward  had  the  benefit  of 
the  doubt ;  and  second.  Mr.  W.  Camm,  from  Battle  Abbey  Gardens. 
Nouvelle  Ftilvie — Five  entries.  Mr.  W.  Thomas,  Wannock,  Sussex, 
being  first ;  and  Mr.  T.  Turton  second.  The  samples  were  behind  in 
qualityi 
Pitmaston  Duchess. — This  variety  had  the  greatest  number  of 
entries — namely,  twenty-four,  and  every  one  Avas  good,  though  some 
were  over-ripe.  Mr.  Woodward’s  six  were  in  the  pink  of  condition 
and  secured  first  place  for  him ;  Mr.  W.  LeAV'is,  East  Sutton  Park, 
near  .Maidstone,  AA'as  a  A'ery  close  second.  There  Avere  no  other  prizes, 
but  Mr.  Jones  Avas  highly  commended. 
Seckle. — Three  fair  dishes  came ;  first  Mr.  C.  Ross,  and  second 
Mr.  T.  Neale. 
Thompson’s.—  Here  eight  dishes  Avere  presented.  Mr.  J.  Hudson, 
Y.M.H..  gardener  to  Leopold  de  Rothschild,  Esq.,  Gunnersbury 
House,  Acton,  W.,  Avas  first  Avith  absolutely  perfect  samples  of 
medium  size,  but  clear  yelloAV,  smooth  and  even ;  Mr.  T.  Turton  was 
second  with  larger  fruits,  but  these  were  not  nearly  so  refined. 
