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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
June  22,  1899. 
Street,  Major  Domvile,  J.P.,  in  the  chair.  After  the  minutes  of  the  last 
meeting  were  read  and  signed,  the  principal  item  of  the  business  to  be 
considered  by  the  Council  was  the  settling  of  the  final  arrangements  for  the 
forthcoming  summer  show  ;  after  a  short  discussion  the  pending  difficulties 
were  completely  settled.  The  Secretary  (W.  H.  Hillyard)  submitted  a 
list  of  proposed  names  for  election  as  members  of  the  Society,  which  was 
passed.  The  meeting  was  brought  to  a  close  shortly  afterwards. 
Dublin  Weather. 
A  month  or  two  ago  fine  weather  was  the  popular  cry,  to-day  the 
topical  shout  is  rain,  and  an  amble  around  the  country  shows  unmistake- 
ably  why  the  gardeners  are  so  vehement  in  their  outcry ;  drooping  plants, 
stunted  growth,  and  a  never  ceasing  run  to  the  fountain  for  water.  But 
the  change  that  has  occurred  seems  to  say  that  their  plaint  is  heard,  and 
instead  of  a  bright  sunshine  we  get  an  occasional  dark  cloud  and  a  short 
shower,  but  the  spell  is  too  brief  to  have  an  appreciable  effect,  it  scarcely 
moistens  the  leaves.  Owing  to  the  tropical  heat  farmers  are  now  able  to 
send  in  a  large  consignment  of  the  homely  tuber. — A.  O’Neill. 
GRAND  YORKSHIRE  GALA. 
The  forty-first  annual  exhibition  took  place  in  the  Bootham  Field, 
York,  on  Wednesday,  June  14th.  and  the  two  following  days,  and  was 
again  a  pronounced  success,  both  as  regards  the  number  and  the  quality  of 
the  exhibits.  As  is  now  the  case  at  all  the  leading  exhibitions,  the  trade 
contributed  very  largely  to  the  show,  and  the  splendid  collection  of  Acers 
and  other  hardy  plants,  and  the  Clematis  and  Carnations  in  the  entrance 
lent  were  great  centres  of  attraction. 
The  arrangements  in  connection  with  the  staging  of  the  plants,  groups, 
and  also  the  allotting  of  the  exhibits,  so  as  to  give  the  whole  of  the  tents 
a  finished  and  artistic  appearance,  were  most  commendable,  and  very  much 
in  advance  of  anything  previously  seen  at  the  former  excellent  shows  at 
York.  The  Orchids,  of  which  there  was  a  very  beautiful  collection  staged, 
were  arranged  down  one  side  of  the  centre  stage  of  a  lofty  tent,  and  the 
groups  of  ornamental  foliaged  plants  for  effect  were  placed  to  back  up 
to  the  Orchids,  and  so  a  two-fold  advantage  w'as  gained — namely,  the 
Orchids  had  a  charming  background  ;  and  the  large  Palms  and  Tree 
Ferns  in  the  groups  were  so  arranged  that  they  were  seen  to  the  greatest 
advantage.  Perhaps  mention  might  be  made'  to  support  the  suggestion 
about  the  ventilation  of  the  tents,  that  in  the  middle  of  the  day  the  great 
sun  heat,  combined  with  the  powerful  scents  of  the  flowers,  made  the 
atmosphere,  to  ladies  especially,  overpowering. 
On  entering  the  field  the  visitors  passed  into  a  spacious  tent  devoted 
to  trade  exhibits,  and  here  were  staged  the  groups  of  Messrs.  Fisher,  Son, 
and  Sibray.  This  exhibit  was  composed  of  a  charming  bank  of  hardy 
hybrid  Khododendrons  just  in  their  beauty,  followed  by  a  tastefully 
arranged  group  of  Acers,  Tree  Ivies,  Cornus,  Vitis  Coignelia,  and  other 
hardy  ornamental  foliaged  plants.  From  the  same  firm  came  well 
coloured  Crotons,  and  also  good  forms  of  Cattleya  Mossim  and  Cypri- 
pediums.  This  collection  had  a  frontage  of  30  yards.  Next  came  a 
group  of  new  Clematis  from  Messrs.  Jackman  &  Son  of  Woking,  and  very 
charming  they  were,  being  quite  distinct,  both  in  the  growth  and  flower, 
from  the  older  type  of  Jackmanni.  The  most  noticeable  were  Duchess 
of  Albany,  a  charming  rose-coloured  variety  ;  Sir  Trevor  Lawrence, 
bright  cherry  red  ;  Countess  of  Onslow,  Grace  Darling,  and  Duchess  of 
York.  As  they  are  said  to  be  quite  hardy,  thej-  will,  no  doubt,  prove  an 
excellent  addition  to  the  Clematis  family.  In  the  same  tent  Messrs. 
Cutbush  &  Son  of  Highgate  staged  a  fine  group  of  Malmaison  Carnations 
in  variety,  and  in  the  centre  they  had  plants  of  Calla  Elliottiana  in  full 
flower,  which  w’as  greatly  admired.  The  same  firm  also  provided  a  new' 
attraction  to  this  show  by  their  exhibit  of  clipped  Yews  and  Box  trees. 
Messrs.  E.  Smith  &  Son  of  Worcester  sent  a  large  collection  of  cut 
herbaceous  flowers  and  Clematis,  backed  up  with  Bamboos  and  other 
graceful  plants.  Messrs.  Clibran  &  Son  of  Altrincham  staged  at  the 
^d  of  the  Orchid  and  group  tent  a  beautiful  exhibit  of  herbaceous 
Calceolarias  of  a  very  dwarf  type,  and  most  freely  flowered.  From 
Langport  to  York  is  rather  a  far  cry,  and  still  one  of  the  most  effective 
collections  of  cut  flowers  was  staged  by  Messrs.  Kelway  &  Son  of  that 
place.  The  Pseonies,  Gaillardias,  and  Pyrethrums  were  fine.  Especially 
noticeable  among  Paeonies  were  Langport  Queen,  Princess  May,  Olivia 
Lyde,  Mrs.  Gwyn  Lewis,  and  Lady  Gwendoiin  Cecil.  Mr.  John  Forbes 
of  Hawick,  N.B.,  contributed  some  very  pleasing  examples  of  Phloxes 
and  Pentstemons  ;  new  varieties  being  Lady  Brodie,  a  rich  deep  rose  ; 
Earl  of  Annesley,  and  Sir  Trevor  Lawrence.  Messrs.  J.  Hill  &  Son  of 
Edmonton  staged  a  choice  collection  of  exotic  Ferns,  and  it  was  most 
restful  for  the  eye  to  meet  the  cool  shades  of  green  after  the  glare  of 
bloom  by  which  the  group  was  surrounded. 
Messrs.  Walshaw  &  Son  of  Scarboro’  staged  a  small  group  of  Cannas, 
which  contained  some  of  the  most  beautiful  varieties.  Messrs.  Dickson, 
Ltd.,  Chester,  showed  a  group  of  their  new  Carnation  Duchess  Consuelo' 
a  good  clear  yellow  variety  that  is  free  flowering.  Messrs.  Laxton  Bros., 
Bedford,  exhibited  fruiting  plants  of  their  Strawberries  Leader  and 
Fillbasket.  All  the  plants  were  bearing  well.  The  unique  Edwardian 
ware  from  Sherwood,  Nottingham,  was  represented  by  two  exhibits 
of  prettily  arranged  devices. 
The  groups  were,  as  usual,  very  excellent,  and  first  honours  were  again 
secured  by  Mr.  C.  Mee  of  Nottingham,  whose  group  was  a  very  bold 
arrangement,  well  carried  out.  It  contained  first  class  specimens  of  many 
Crotons  and  nicely  arranged  Orchids.  Mrs.  Gurney  Pease,  Darlington 
(gardener,  Mr.  J.  McIntyre),  was  second,  staging  a  fine  group  with  most 
beautiful  Orchids,  but  lacking  the  scope  and  finish  of  the  first ;  third, 
Mr.  \y.  Vause,  Leamington  ;  lourth,  Messrs.  Simpson  &  Son,  Selby. 
Plants  in  Pots. 
For  twelve  stove  and  greenhouse  plants  (Orchids  excluded). — First, 
Mr.  James  Cypher,  Cheltenham,  who  showed  very  excellent  specimens, 
and  was  easily  first  ;  there  were[grand  plants  of  Azalea  Souvenir  de  Pririce 
Albert,  Aphelexis  macrantba,  Clerodendron  Balfourianum,  Erica 
ventricosa  magnitica,  and  Cavendishiana  ;  second,  Mr.  W.  Vause  :  third, 
Messrs.  K.  Simpson  &  Son,  who  staged  a  grand  plant  of  Ixora  Morsei 
covered  with  bloom.  Six  stove  or  greenhouse  plants. — Mr.  James  Cypher 
was  again  first,  staging  Ijeautiful  examples  of  Erica  ventricosa  alba  and 
Bothwelliana  ;  second,  IMr.  W.  Vause  ;  and  third,  Messrs.  R.  Simpson 
and  Son.  For  three  stove  or  greenhouse  plants. — First,  Mr.  James  Cypher, 
Cheltenham,  with  good  Ixora  javauica  and  Bougainvillea  Sanderiana  ; 
and  third,  Mr.  W.  Vause.  For  a  single  specimen  stove  plant. — First, 
Mr.  C.  J.  Mee,  with  Anthurium  Scherzerianum  ;  second,  H.  H.  Broadley, 
Esq.  ;  and  third,  Mrs.  Gurney  Pease.  For  a  single  specimen  greenhouse 
plant  in  bloom. — First,  Mr.  James  Cypher,  with  Aphelexis  macrantba 
rosea  ;  and  second,  H.  H.  Broadley,  Esq. 
For  six  ornamental  fine-foliaged  or  variegated  plants,  to  include  two 
Crotons. — First,  Mr.  Jas.  Cypher;  second,  Mr,  W.  Vause;  and  third, 
Messrs.  R.  Simpson  k.  Son.  Three  ornamental  foliage  plants. — First, 
H.  H.  Broadley,  Esq.  :  second,  Mrs.  Gurney  Pease  ;  and  third,  R.  Simpson 
and  Sons.  Single  specimen  Azalea. — First,  Mr.  Jas.  Cypher,  who  staged 
a  beautiful  plant  of  Holfordiana.  Three  Crotons,  distinct.  —  First, 
R.  Simpson  <&  Son,  with  grand  plants  of  Montfortiensis,  Warreni  and 
Johannis  ;  second,  Mrs.  Gurney  Pease  :  and  third,  E.  B.  Faber,  Esq., 
Harrogate.  Single  specimen  Croton. — First,  Messrs.  R.  Simpson  and 
Son.  Six  Coleus. — First,  Rev.  H.  E.  Bishop,  Clifton,  Yoik  ;  and  second, 
Mrs.  Maudesley.  For  twenty  alpine  and  herbaceous  plants. — First,  Mr. 
S.  Hardcastle,  York  ;  and  second,  Mr.  E.  W.  Pannett. 
In  the  class  for  six  exotic  Ferns. — First,  Messrs.  R.  Simpson  &  Son. 
Single  specimen  exotic  Fern. — First,  Rev.  J.  Yeats,  Heworth,  showing  a 
fine  Adiantum  Farleyense.  Six  hardy  Ferns. — First,  Mr.  T.  Nicholson, 
York  ;  second,  Mr.  J.  Jackson,  York.  Ten  hardy  Ferns. — First,  Mr. 
T.  Nicholson,  York  ;  second,  Messrs.  R.  Simpson  &  Son. 
Carnations  were  not  in  large  numbers,  but  some  good  flowers  were 
seen.  For  a  group  of  Carnations  in  bloom,  not  less  than  5-inch  pot,  other 
foliage  plants  allowed. — First,  A.  Wilson,  Esq.,  Tranby  Croft  (gardener, 
Mr.  Leadbetter),  a  very  good  collection,  nicely  arranged,  and  containing 
well-flowered  plants  in  grand  health  ;  second,  Messrs.  Laing  &  Mather, 
Kelso  ;  third.  Lord  Barnard,  Raby  Castle  (gardener,  Mr.  Tullett).  For 
eight  table  plants. — First,  W.  Bateman,  Esq.,  Pannal ;  second.  Sir  J.  W. 
Pease,  Bt.  ;  and  third,  Mrs.  Gurney  Pease. 
For  a  group  of  Gloxinias  in  bloom  for  effect,  6  feet  by  4  feet  Cinches. — 
First,  Mr.  J.  J.  Upton,  Manchester,  whose  group  was  composed  of  very 
strong  healthy  plants,  coveied  with  flowers  of  a  bold  tj’pe  ;  second,  J.  T. 
Hingston,  Esq.  York  (gardener,  Mr.  R.  McIntosh)  ;  and  third,  R.  Lawson, 
Esq.,  York.  Eight  Gloxinias  in  bloom. — First,  Mr.  J.  ,T.  Lepton  ;  and 
second,  Donald  S.  Mackay,  Esq.,  York. 
Roses  were  not  so  good  as  usual,  but  no  doubt  the  absence  of  rain  will 
account  for  the  lack  both  of  quality  and  quantity.  For  a  collection  of 
Roses  in  nets  in  bloom,  grouped,  other  decorative  plants  allowed. — First, 
Messrs.  W.  Jackson  &  Co-,  Bedale  ;  and  second,  Mr.  H.  Pybus,  Monktoii 
Moor,  Ripon.  Nine  distinct  varieties  of  Roses  in  pots. — First,  Mr.  H. 
Pybus,  and  second  Messrs.  W.  .Jackson  &  Co. 
Orchids. 
For  a  table  of  Orchids,  10  feet  by  4  feet,  cut  blooms  allowed. — First, 
Mr.  Jas.  Cypher,  whose  group  was  beautifully  arranged,  and  contained 
charming  Cattleyas,  Odontcglossums  vexillarium  and  crispum,  and  Cypri- 
pediums,  the  whole  making  a  most  effective  display  ;  second,  Mr,  John 
Robson,  Altrincham.  Ten  Orchids  in  bloom. — First,  Mr.  Jas.  Cypher,  who 
staged  fine  examples  of  Cattleya  Mossim,  Odontoglossum  crispum,  Laelia 
purpurata,  L.  grandis  tenebrosa,  and  L.  purpurata  alba  among  others  ; 
second,  Mr.  John  Robson  ;  and  third,  W.  P.  Burkinshaw,  Esq.,  Hessle 
(gardener,  Mr.  J.  T.  Barker).  Three  Orchids  in  bloom. — First,  W.  P. 
Burkinshaw,  Esq.  ;  and  third,  H.  H.  Broadley,  Esq.  Six  Orchids  in 
bloom,  new  or  rare. — First,  T.  Statter,  Esq.,  Stand  Hall ;  second,  W.  P. 
Burkinshaw,  Esq, ;  and  third,  W.  Bateman,  Esq.,  Pannal.  Single  specimen 
Orchid  in  bloom. — First,  Mrs.  Tetley,  Weetwood,  Leeds  (gardener,  Mr. 
I.  Eastwood),  who  staged  a  well  flowered  plant  of  Aerides  Fielding! ; 
second,  H.  H.  Broadley,  Esq,  Three  Orchids  in  bloom,  new  or  rare. — 
First,  W.  P.  Burkinshaw,  Esq.  ;  second,  T,  Statter,  Esq.,  Stand  Hall. 
Four  Orchids  in  bloom,  distinct,  amateur  or  gentlemen  s  gardeners. — First, 
W,  P.  Burkinshaw',  Esq.,  who  had  Cattley'a  Mendeli  and  Cypripedium 
Ashburtoniae  giganteum  very  fine. 
Pelargoniums  and  Begonias. 
The  Yorkshire  Gala  without  its  Pelargoniums  w'ould  be  quite  out  of 
character  ;  and  this  year  no  one  could  ci  mplain  as  to  the  beautiful  display 
in  this  section.  The  plants  almost  completely  filled  the  centre  stage  of  a 
large  marquee,  and,  as  in  previous  years,  the  keenest  .struggle  for  chief 
honours  was  between  the  two  veteran  exhibitors,  Mrs.  Tetley,  Weetwood, 
Leeds  (gardener,  Mr.  Eastwood) ;  and  J.  T.  Hingston,  Esq.,  York 
(gardener,  Mr.  McIntosh).  In  the  class  for  twelve  Show  Pelargoniums, 
J.  T.  Hingston,  Esq.  (gardener,  Mr.  McIntosh),  was  placed  first,  and  they 
were  indeed  a  beautiful  dozen.  Arranged  in  a  bank  at  the  entrance  to  the 
tent,  they  were  the  admiration  of  everyone  ;  second,  Mrs.  Tetley  (gardener, 
Mr.  Eastwood).  For  six  Show  Pelargoniums,  Mr.  Eastwood  was  placed 
