July  26,  1900. 
JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
89 
Horticultural  Shows. 
Cardiff,  July  ISth  and  19tl|. 
The  twelfth  annual  show  of  the  Cardiff  Horticultural  Society  was 
held  on  the  above  dates  in  the  Sophia  Gardena,  lent  by  kind  permission 
of  the  Marquis  of  Bute.  The  show  proved  a  great  success,  beautiful 
weather  prevailing  throughout,  and  it  was  pleasing  to  note  that  even  in 
such  a  busy  town  as  Cardiff  the  show  was  well  patronised  by  the 
general  public.  It  is  gratifying  to  learn  that  Cardiff  is  becoming  more 
and  more  a  centre  for  the  higher  cultivation  of  flowers  and  fruit,  that 
the  area  from  which  the  exhibitors  come  is  extending,  and  that  the 
exhibitors  themselves  are  on  the  increase.  The  several  marquees  were 
well  set  out,  and  the  arrangements  in  the  hands  of  Mr.  Harry  Gillett, 
secretary,  were  satisfactorily  carried  out. 
In  the  open  class  for  six  stove  and  greenhouse  Ferns,  W.  J.  Buckley, 
Esq.,  Llanelly  (Mr.  W.  Carpenter  gardener),  was  first  with  well  grown 
specimens.  For  six  stove  or  greenhouse  plants  in  bloom,  Mr. 
J.  Cypher,  Cheltenham,  was  a  good  first  with  magnificently  trained 
plants.  Mr.  W.  Carpenter,  Llanelly,  was  second.  For  six  fine  foliaged 
or  variegated  plants  the  prizes  went  to  the  same  exhibitors.  Mr.  J. 
Cypher  was  awarded  first  for  a  very  pretty  group  of  miscellaneous 
plants  in  and  out  of  flower,  occupying  a  space  of  150  feet,  very 
effectively  arranged,  and  was  much  admired  by  all  visitors  to  the  show. 
Mr.  R.  Crossling,  Penarth,  was  second  with  a  very  artistic  arrangement 
of  flowers  and  foliage  plants.  For  twelve  plants  for  table  decoration, 
Alexander  Henderson,  Esq.,  M.P.,  Buscot  Park  (Mr.  W.  L.  Bastin 
gardener),  was  first;  J.  H.  Mullins,  Esq.,  Cardiff  (Mr.  W.  J.  Prosser 
gardener),  was  a  good  second,  and  Evan  Lewis,  Esq.,  Llandaff 
(Mr.  G.  Wall  gardener),  third. 
In  the  class  for  Roses,  twelve  distinct  varieties,  three  blooms  of 
each,  Messrs.  James  Townsend  &  Sons,  Worcester,  gained  first  with 
splendidly  developed  flowers.  Mr.  R.  Crossling,  Penarth,  was  a  close 
second.  I'\)r  Tea  or  Noisettes,  twelve  distinct  varieties,  Messrs.  James 
Townsend  &  Sons  were  again  first,  second  place  being  given  to  Mr.  S. 
Treseder,  Cardiff.  For  twenty-four  Roses,  distinct  varieties,  premier 
honours  went  to  the  English  Fruit  and  Rose  Co.,  King’s  Acre  Nurseries, 
Hereford,  for  a  beautiful  collection  of  blooms,  Messrs.  J.  Townsend  and 
Sons  coming  a  close  second.  For  eighteen  blooms  of  Tea  or  Noisette 
Roses  Messrs.  J.  Townsend  &  Sons  were  first,  and  Mr.  S.  Treseder, 
Cardiff,  second.  Messrs.  J.  Townsend  &  Sons  were  again  first  for 
twelve  blooms  of  Rosea  of  any  one  variety  other  than  Tea  or  Noisettes, 
showing  magnificent  blooms  of  Her  Majesty.  The  English  Fruit  and 
Rose  Co.  was  second  with  A.  K  Williams.  For  twelve  blooms  of  any 
one  variety  of  Tea  or  Noisette  Roses  Mr.  G.  Garaway,  Bath,  was  first, 
and  Messrs.  J.  Townsend  &  Sons  second.  In  the  class  for  a  collection 
of  Boses  (space  occupied  by  exhibit  to  measure  6  feet  by  3  feet),  to  be 
shown  with  their  own  foliage  and  buds,  Mr.  R.  Crossling,  Penarth,  was 
awarded  first  with  a  grand  display  of  out  blooms.  Mr.  G.  Garaway, 
Bath,  was  second.  The  Royal  Horticultural  Society’s  silver  medal  was 
awarded  to  Messrs.  J.  Townsend  &  Sons  for  the  best  exhibit  in  the 
last-named  seven  classes. 
Messrs.  W.  Tuplin  &  Sons,  Newton  Abbott,  were  first  for  six 
Carnations  and  Picotees,  distinc",  and  A.  W.  Pike,  Esq.,  Llanishen, 
second.  For  a  collection  of  Carnations  and  Picotees,  shown  with  their 
own  foliage  and  buds,  not  dressed  in  any  way,  space  6  feet  by  3  feet, 
plants.  Perns,  and  any  foliage  allowed,  Mr.  W.  Treseder,  Cardiff,  made 
a  grand  display,  tastefully  arranged  with  Ferns,  small  Palms,  and 
variegated  foliage  plants ;  Messrs.  W.  Tuplin  &  Sons  were  second.  Fora 
collection  of  hardy  flowers,  in  variety,  12  feet  by  3  feet,  Mr.  W. 
Treseder,  Cardiff,  was  first,  making  a  bold  display  of  well  arranged 
blooms;  Mr.  A.  W.  Walters,  Bath,  was  second;  and  Mr.  H.  Deverill, 
Banbury,  third.  In  the  class  for  eighteen  vases  of  Sweet  Peas  entries 
were  numerous.  T.  E.  Traherne,  Esq  ,  Coldriglan  Park  (Mr.  H.  Earris 
gardener)  was  first  with  well  arranged  blooms,  making  a  very  imposing 
exhibit;  Mr.  G.  Garaway,  Bath,  was  second;  and  Mr.  Arthur  Bessell, 
Ludlow,  third. 
In  the  section  for  amateurs  and  gentlemen’s  gardeners  only, 
Mr.  W.  Carpenter,  Llanelly,  was  firat  for  a  miscellaneous  group  of  plants, 
in  and  out  of  bloom,  in  a  space  of  50  square  feet,  with  a  very  good 
arrangement  of  mixed  plants.  Mr.  George  Wall,  Llandaff,  came  a  close 
second,  and  R.  A.  Bowring,  Esq.,  Cardiff  (Mr.  H.  A.  Joy  gardener) 
third.  For  a  group  of  miscellaneous  plants  in  25  square  feet,  Mr.  W. 
Carpenter  was  first;  Mr.  N.  Ausaldo,  Cardiff,  second;  and 
G.  Waldron,  Esq.,  Llandaff  (Mr.  H.  Rex  gardener),  third.  Four  stove 
and  greenhouse  Ferns,  Mr.  H.  A.  Joy  was  first,  and  Mr.  W.  Carpenter 
second.  For  twelve  Zonal  Pelargoniums  in  flower,  Mr.  Charles  Howe, 
Cardiff,  was  first  with  well  grown  plants.  In  the  class  for  six,  Mr.  H. 
Bex  was  first  and  Mr.  Chas.  Howe  second.  For  six  table  plants,  distinct, 
Mr.  W.  L  Bastin  was  first,  Mr.  W.  J.  Prosser  second,  and  Mr.  George 
Wall  third.  There  was  only  one  exhibit  of  six  Fuchsias,  distinct,  and 
second  honours  were  awarded  to  Mr.  H.  Rex  Mr.  W.  Carpenter  was 
first  for  a  single  specimen  plant  in  bloom,  showing  Allamanda  Williamsi ; 
Mr.  H.  A.  Joy  was  second  with  Anthurium  Scbeizerianum.  For  the  best 
collection  of  tuberous  Begonias  in  flower  Mr.  W.  Metford  was  first  and 
Mr.  E.  Parsons  second.  Orchids  were  very  poorly  represented.  In  the 
class  for  six  Gloxinias,  distinct,  Mr.  E.  Parsons  was  a  good  first  with 
well  grown  plants  ;  Mr.  W.  Metford  was  second. 
In  the  classes  for  cut  flowers  S.  Robinson,  Esq.,  Llandaff  (Mr.  M. 
Febrey  gardener)  was  first  for  twelve  Roses,  one  variety.  Mr.  W. 
Morris,  Penarth,  was  second,  and  Mr.  H.  Williams  third.  Mr.  M. 
Febrey  was  again  first  in  the  class  for  twelve  Teas  or  Noisettes.  Mr, 
H.  Williams  was  second,  and  Mr.  T.  Malpass  third.  For  six  vases  of 
Roses,  shown  with  their  own  foliage,  Mr.  H.  A.  Joy  was  first,  Mr.  T. 
Malpass  second,  and  Alfred  Thomas,  Esq.,  M.P.,  Cardiff  (Mr.  T. 
Williams  gardener),  third.  Twelve  Roses,  distinct,  Mr.  M.  Febrey, 
Llandaff,  was  first,  and  Mr.  T.  Richards  second.  In  the  class  for  a 
collection  of  annuals  Mr.  H.  Rex  was  a  good  first,  and  Mr.  T.  Malpass 
second.  For  six  vases  of  Sweet  Peas,  with  their  own  foliage,  Mr.  H. 
Harris  was  first,  Mr.  Arthur  Bessell,  Ludlow,  second,  and  F.  L.  Davies, 
Esq.,  Caerleon,  third.  For  the  special  prizes  offered  by  Mr.  Hy.  Eckford, 
Wem,  Shropshire,  for  twelve  distinct  varieties  of  Eckford’s  Sweet  Peas, 
Mr.  H.  Harris  was  the  successful  exhibitor.  Mr.  A.  Bessell  was  second, 
and  Mr.  T.  Malpass  third.  For  six  Carnations  and  six  Picotees, 
distinct,  Mr.  E.  Parsons,  Cardiff,  was  first  with  some  ideal  flowers.  Mr. 
A.  W.  Morris,  Penarth,  was  second,  and  Mr.  H.  Williams  third.  In  the 
class  for  twelve  bunches  of  herbaceous  flowers  the  first  prize  was 
awarded  to  Mr.  Thos.  Williams;  Mr.  W.  J.  Prosser  was  second.  For 
six  Cactus  Dahlias,  distinct,  in  vases  with  their  own  foliage,  Mr.  Geo. 
Wall  was  first,  and  Mr.  H.  Williams  second. 
In  the  decorative  class  Mrs.  J.  Hurman,  Llanishen,  was  first  for  a 
dinner  table  8  feet  by  4  feet,  tastefully  arranged  with  flowers  and  fruit. 
The  Misses  Lewis,  Llanishen,  were  second,  and  Mrs.  T.  G.  Brooks, 
Cardiff,  third.  For  floral  dinner  table  decorations  the  greatest  point  to 
be  taken  into  consideration  was  the  artistic  blending  of  different  colours. 
Messrs.  Hodgkinson  &  Co.,  Manchester,  were  first.  Lady  T.  Guest  (Mr. 
T.  Wilkins  gardener)  second,  and  Miss  Blanche  Jenkins,  Cardiff,  third. 
These  two  classes  were  open  to  amateurs  only.  Bouquet  for  the  hand, 
Orchids  excluded,  Mr.  W.  Treseder  first,  Mr.  A.  E.  Price  second,  and 
Mr.  M.  J.  Ellis  third.  These  prizewinners  maintained  their  positions 
for  a  bouquet  of  Roses.  For  a  bridal  bouquet  Messrs.  Treseder  and 
Price  exhibited  beautifully,  Mr.  A.  E.  Price  was  awarded  first,  Mr.  W. 
Treseder  second. 
In  the  class  for  fruit  Sir  Thomas  Morel,  Penarth  (Mr.  J.  Profitt 
gardener),  was  first  for  two  bunches  of  black  Grapes ;  and  Mr,  F.  L. 
Davies,  Caerleon,  second.  Two  bunches  of  white  Grapes,  Mr.  H.  A. 
Joy  first  with  Poster’s  Seedling.  One  bunch  of  black  Grapes,  Mr. 
J.  Profitt  secured  first  with  a  beautifully  coloured  Black  Hamburgh. 
Mr.  H.  A.  Joy  was  awarded  first  in  the  class  for  one  bunch  of  any 
white  Grape  with  Foster’s  Seedling.  For  a  collection  of  dessert  fruit, 
six  dishes,  distinct.  Pines  excluded,  Mr.  W.  L.  Bastin  was  awarded  the 
first  prize.  Mr.  W.  Carpenter,  Llanelly,  was  first  with  two  good  Queen 
Pines,  and  Mr.  A.  Pettigrew  was  second.  Cherries,  Black,  White,  and 
Red  Currants,  Gooseberries,  Peaches,  Raspberries,  and  Strawberries 
were  all  moderately  shown. 
In  the  open  class  vegetables  were  shown  in  good  quantity  and 
quality.  Mr.  T.  Wilkins,  Henstridge,  once  more  gave  a  good  account 
of  himself,  being  awarded  the  first  for  a  collection  of  vegetables,  nine 
varieties  (distinct).  Mr.  W.  L.  Bastin  was  second.  Potatoes,  Celery, 
Carrots,  Onions,  Parsnips,  Leeks,  Runner  Beans,  Broad  Beans, 
Cucumbers,  Tomatoes,  Beet,  Cauliflowers,  and  Turnips,  were  well  staged. 
Non-competitive  exhibits  made  a  grand  show.  Messrs.  Sutton  and 
Sons,  Reading,  staged  Gloxinias,  Begonias,  and  Achimenes ;  Messrs. 
Dickson,  Ltd.,  Chester,  herbaceous  flowers;  Mr.  Grraway,  Clifton, 
Messrs.  Clibran  &  Sons,  Altrincham,  various  plants.  A  gold  medal  was 
awarded  to  Mr.  A.  Pettigrew,  of  the  Cardiff  Castle  Gardens,  for  a 
remarkably  flue  group  of  foliage  plants.  Messrs.  Hodgkinson  &  Son, 
Manchester,  sent  skeletonised  flowers ;  and  Mr.  W.  Treseder,  Cardiff, 
Zonal  Pelargoniums. 
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Hnytoa  ai|(l  I(oby,  July  19 
This  annual  show  is  fast  becoming  one  of  the  fashionable  events 
in  the  neighbourhood  of  Liverpool.  The  show  was  opened  by  Mrs. 
Sanderson  of  The  Vicarage,  Huyton.  Although  lacking  many  large 
plants  seen  on  former  occisions,  the  show  was  bright  and  varied  in 
character,  the  table  decorations,  baskets,  and  sprays  being  especially 
elegant. 
Mr.  W.  Lyon,  gardener  to  A.  Mackenzie  Smith,  Esq.,  Bolton  Hey, 
Roby,  was  first  for  a  group  of  plants  containing  Crotons,  Perns,  and 
splendid  flowering  plants,  all  admirably  arranged.  In  addition  he  won 
for  three  single,  one  single,  and  one  double  Begonia,  four  Gloxinias, 
and  one  Orchid  in  flower,  six  Cockscombs,  besides  classes  for  cut 
flowers,  and  figuring  amongst  vegetables.  He  also  won  the  Countess 
of  Derby’s  prize  for  the  best  cultivated  garden,  for  gardeners  or 
gardeners’  assistants.  Mr.  T.  Anderton  took  Mrs.  Farrington’s  special 
for  an  allotment  garden. 
The  stove  and  greenhouse  plants,  as,  indeed,  all  the  plants  from  Mr, 
Jno,  George,  gardener  to  P.  W.  Mayor,  Esq.,  Whitefield  House,  Roby, 
bore  stamp  of  thorough  culture,  although  not  of  the  largest  aiz%  the 
prize  for  four  and  single  stove  and  greenhouse,  four  Caladinms,  sir 
table  plants,  single  Caladium,  and  six  Carnations  (very  fine)  all  falling 
to  him,  Mr.  J.  Rose,  gardener  to  J.  G.  Kitchen,  Esq.,  scored  well  in  the 
