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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
August  16,  1900. 
'were  second.  The  third  award  went  to  Messrs.  D.  &  W.  Croll,  and  the 
fourth  to  Messrs.  R.  Mack  &  Sons,  Catterick.  For  twelve  Teas  or 
Noisettes  Messrs.  A.  Dickson  &  Sons  scored,  their  best  blooms  being 
-Comtesse  de  Nadaillac  and  Marechal  Niel,  but  the  Teas  on  the  whole  were 
weaker  than  in  former  years.  Second,  Messrs.  Croll ;  third,  Harkness 
and  Sons.  For  twelve  Roses,  any  one  variety,  Mr.  H.  Dickson,  Belfast, 
scored  with  Mrs.  J.  Laing  in  fine  condition,  and  for  a  like  number  of 
Teas  Messrs.  Dickson  &  Sons,  Newtownards,  were  first  with  Madame 
Hoste. 
Messrs.  Davis  &  Son,  Yeovil,  were  first  for  twenty-four  single  Begonias, 
and  also  for  a  like  number  of  double  varieties.  In  each  case  the 
blooms  were  of  high  quality.  Carnations  were  shown  in  fine  condition, 
and  the  Birmingham  growers  had  matters  pretty  much  their  own  way. 
For  twelve  flakes  or  bizarres  Messrs.  Thompson  &  Co.,  Birmingham,  were 
first.  Master  Fred,  Sportsman,  J.  D.  Marshall  and  A.  Curzon  were  notice¬ 
able  flowers.  The  class  for  twelve  yellow  Carnations,  self  or  Fancy, 
was  a  good  one.  Messrs.  Thompson  &  Co.  won  here  also.  Some  of 
their  finest  flowers  were  Voltaire,  May  Queen,  The  Gift,  Pantaloon,  and 
Perseus.  For  a  single  bloom  of  bizarre  the  same  firm  was  also  successful, 
as  well  as  for  a  flaked  variety.  For  one  self  bloom,  any  colour, 
Messrs.  Artindale  &  Son  were  first  with  a  grand  yellow  bloom  named 
•Cecilia.  Mr.  R.  G.  Budd,  Balsall  Heath,  Birmingham,  won  for  twelve 
Picotees,  dissimilar;  and  for  a  single  bloom  Messrs.  Artindale  &  Son 
were  successful.  The  latter  firm  was  first  for  six  bunches  of  Carna¬ 
tions  or  Picotees  shown  with  their  own  foliage.  Mr.  J.  Gould,  Rugbv, 
was  first  for  twelve  bunches  of  stove  or  greenhouse  flowers.  Mr.  G. 
Brown,  gardener  to  H.  Simpson  Gee,  Esq.,  Leicester,  was  first  for  twelve 
bunches  of  hardy  annuals  and  for  a  dozen  trusses  of  Zonal  Pelar¬ 
goniums  ;  and  Messrs.  Harkness  &  Son  won  for  a  collection  of  hardy 
herbaceous  plants  to  occupy  a  space  of  15  feet  by  5  feet — a  very  fine 
■collection. 
Messrs.  Perkins  &  Sons,  Coventry,  secured  the  premier  awards  for 
a  hand  bouquet,  a  bridal  bouquet,  a  basket  of  flowers,  and  three  sprays 
with  exhibits  in  their  usual  finished  style. 
Non-competitive  Exhibits. 
A  large  gold  medal  was  deservedly  awarded  to  Mr.  W.  H.  Lawson, 
gardener  to  Mrs.  Ellis,  Knighton  Hayes,  Leicester,  for  a  fine  group  of 
plants,  which  filled  one  end  of  a  large  tent.  The  arrangement  was 
carried  out  in  a  most  artistic  manner,  and  reflected  the  greatest  credit 
upon  the  exhibitor,  both  as  a  grower  of  plants  and  an  able  groupist. 
Messrs.  Cutbush  &  Son,  Highgate,  exhibited  examples  of  topiary  work, 
and  won  a  gold  medal.  A  silver  medal  went  to  Messrs.  Artindale  &  Son 
for  a  collection  of  Carnations.  Mr.  Mortimer,  Farnham,  was  awarded  a 
gold  medal  tor  a  very  fine  collection  of  Dahlias,  which  included  many 
promising  seedlings.  Messrs.  Harrison  &  Sons,  Leicester,  received  a 
similar  award  for  an  extensive  collection  of  vegetables  and  cut  flowers. 
Other  winners  of  gold  medals  were  Messrs.  Sydenham,  Tamworth,  for 
Violas;  Davis,  Yeovil,  for  Begonias;  Deveril,  Banbury,  herbaceous 
cut  flowers  ;  Birkenhead,  Manchester,  for  Ferns.  Silver  medals 
were  awarded  to  Messrs.  R.  Pringle,  Leicester,  for  a  collection  of  plants 
and  cut  flowers;  Jones  &  Son,  Shrewsbury,  for  Sweet  Peas;  Bentley, 
Leicester,  for  Dahlias  ;  W.  L.  Pattison,  Shrewsbury,  for  Violas  ; 
Holden,  Hinckley,  for  Carnations  ;  Edwards,  Nottingham,  for  Edwardian 
ware;  and  Harkness  &  Sons  for  Gladioli. 
■ - ^ - 
Harborne  Gooseberry  Show,  August  lltb. 
The  eighty-sixth  annual  show  took  place  on  August  11th,  and  save 
for  the  recent  unpropitio  is  weather  not  only  the  individual  but  the 
aggregate  weights  of  the  berries  would  have  exceeded  that  for  several 
years  pist,  and  as  it  was,  last  year’s  record  was  exceeded.  Many  very 
fair  bei  ries  had  burst  prior  to  the  show  day,  including  one  weighing 
upwards  of  28  dwts.  There  were  seventy  dishes  of  berries  exhibited. 
It  may  also  be  interesting  ro  state  that  the  heaviest  berry  yet  shown 
was  by  Mr.  Barton  (deceased)  with  “  Bobby,”  a  red  variety, 
34  dwts.  20  gr.  in  1875,  grown  in  the  allotment  gardens  which  were 
instituted  by  Lord  Calthorpe  in  1815,  and  entitled  the  Waterloo 
Gardens  in  commemoration  of  the  battle  of  Waterloo.  For  nearly  a 
quarter  of  a  century  past  Mr.  E.  Boraston  has  officiated  as  secretary, 
and  Mr.  Tom  Richards  as  weigher  of  the  berries.  Mr.  J.  Careless 
(Bartley  Green)  was  the  only  maiden  exhibitor  with  British  Oak, 
20  dwts.  20  grs.  Appended  is  a  list  of  the  prizes  : — 
Heaviest  Bebky. 
dwt,  grs. 
dwt. 
grs. 
W.  Janies  (Surprise)  ... 
...  24  10 
J.  Waldron  (Jolly  Potter)  .. 
.  22 
6 
E.  W.  Withers  (Leveller) 
...  24  6 
Twin  Berries. 
E.  Withers  (Leveller)... 
...  34  — 
J.  Waldron  (Thatcher)  28 
12 
C.  Hill  (Fascination)  ... 
...  32  12 
Bed  Berries. 
E.  Withers  (Bobby) 
...  22  11 
J.  Waldron  (Jolly  Potter).. 
.  to 
W.  James  (Ploughhoy) 
...  20  12 
T.  Richards  (Bliicher) 
.  18 
18 
G.  Casii  (Lord  Derbj) 
...  21  — 
G.  Gibbs  (Dr.  Woolley) 
.  18 
6 
Yellow 
Berries. 
dwt.  grs. 
d  wt. 
grs. 
W.  James  (Ringer)  . .  24  8 
J.  Waldron  (High  Sherift’)... 
18 
— 
E.  Withers  (Leveller)  ...  24  — 
G.  Cash  (Mount  Pleasant)... 
16 
17 
G.  Hill  (Thatcher)  .  19  13 
J.  Hinton  (J.  Popham) 
16 
— 
Green  Berries. 
J.  Careless  (British  Oak)  ...  20  20 
E.  Withers  (Admiration)  ... 
19 
12 
A.  Wise  (Cheerful)  .  20  5 
0.  Hill  (Stockwell)  . 
18 
— 
J.  Higham  (Shiner)  .  19  12 
J.  Waldron  (Plunder) . 
17 
12 
White  Berries. 
E.  Withers  (Faithful) .  22  10 
J.  Waldron  (Fascination)  ... 
19 
12 
T.  Richards  (Antagonist)  ...  21  12 
W.  James  (Careless) . 
19 
6 
A.  Wise  (Transparent)  ...  21  — 
W.  Parsons  (Succeed) . 
16 
— 
He.vviest  Four  Berries. 
E.  Withers  (Bobby,  Leveller.  Surprise,  Princess  Royal)  . 
80 
12 
Pl.ates  of  Twelve  Berries — Red. 
E.  Withers  (Bobby)  .  244  6 
W.  James  (Ploughboy) 
194 
12 
J.  Waldron  (Bobby)  .  206  — 
• 
Yellow. 
E.  Withers  (Leveller)  ...  261  6  | 
J.  Waldron  (Leveller) 
228 
— 
Green  Berries. 
J.  Careless  (British  Oak)  ...  203  12 
W.  James  (Surprise)  . 
195 
— 
E.  Withers  (Surprise)  ..  203  — 
White. 
A.  Wise  (Transparent)  ...  228  — 
T.  Richards  (Transparent)... 
194 
12 
E.  Withers  (Transparent)...  219  — 
Extra 
Prizes. 
E.  Withers  (Ringer  and  Faithful) 
•  •••  •••  -  •••  ••• 
42 
12 
J.  Waldron  (Jolly  Potter  and  Ringer) 
,,,  ,,,  .  ,,,  ,,, 
39 
— 
W.  James  (British  Oak  and  Leveller) 
. 
30 
12 
A.  Wise  (Leveller  and  Fascination)  ... 
. 
37 
12 
J.  Higham  (Leveller  and  Surpr  se)  ... 
.  ••• 
37 
6 
J.  Hobday  (Dan's  Mistake  and  Leveller) . 
37 
4 
J.  Careless  (Leveller  and  Transparent) 
•••  •••  •••  «.*  ••• 
37 
— 
C.  Hill  (Blncher  and  Transparent) 
. 
34 
16 
T.  Richards  (Blucherand  Leveller)  ... 
.  . 
33 
12 
W.  Parsons  (Bobby  and  Leveller) 
•••  ««•  •••  •••  ••• 
34 
— 
G.  Gibbs  (Dr.  Woolley  and  Careless)  ... 
•••  •••  •••  •••  •••  ••• 
33 
12 
G.  Cash  (Bobby  and  Careless)  . 
. .  . .  ... 
32 
12 
Malton  (Yorks),  August  8th. 
This  society  was  fortunate  in  having  a  fine  day  for  the  show  on 
Wednesday,  August  8th.  We  have  seen  better  shows  at  Malton.  There 
was  a  marked  falling  off  in  plants,  and  the  other  sections  were  not 
quite  up  to  their  usual  standard. 
The  principal  plant  class  was  for  six  stove  or  greenhouse  plants  in 
bloom,  for  which  prizes  of  £5,  £2  10s.,  and  £1  10s.  were  given.  Mrs. 
Kitchen  (gardener,  Mr.  Suffield),  was  an  easy  first  with  good  specimens; 
Messrs.  Simpson  &  Sons,  Selby,  were  second  with  smaller  plants.  For 
three  ditto  Mrs.  Kitchen  was  the  only  exhibitor,  and  was  awarded  a 
first  prize.  Messrs.  Simpson  &  Sons  obtained  first  place  for  one 
specimen  stove  or  greenhouse  plant;  Mrs.  Wyse,  Auburn  Hill,  second; 
Mr.  T.  Watson,  Malton,  third.  Messrs.  Simpson  &  Sons  and  Mrs. 
Kitchen  also  carried  off  the  prizes  for  ornamental  or  fine  foliage 
plants,  the  former  being  first  both  in  the  class  for  six  and  three  plants 
respectively.  Mrs.  Kitchen  secured  first  place  for  four  exotic  Ferns 
with  good  specimens;  Mrs.  Wyse  second.  For  two  ditto  Mrs.  Wyse  was 
first  and  Miss  E.  Slater,  Malton,  second.  For  three  British  Ferns  Mr.  J. 
Elliker,  Kirbymoorside,  first,  Mrs.  Kitchen  second.  In  the  class  for  six 
plants  for  dinner-table  decoration,  pots  not  to  exceed  7  inches  in 
diameter,  Mrs.  Kitchen  carried  off  first  honours  both  for  six  plants  and 
three,  Messrs.  Simpson  &  Sons  being  second  in  the  former,  and  Messrs. 
G.  Longster  &  Sons  in  the  latter  class.  For  two  pots  of  Tomatoes 
bearing  fruit,  Mrs.  Wyse  was  first  and  Mr.  Wood,  Old  Malton,  second. 
Liliums,  Begonias,  Balsams,  and  Zonal  Pelargoniums  were  fairly  well 
shown. 
Messrs.  H.  Clark  &  Sons,  Rodley,  near  Leeds,  were  the  only 
exhibitors  in  the  classes  for  Show  and  Fancy  Dahlias.  They  had  a 
stand  of  twenty-four  Show,  twelve  ditto,  twelve  Fancy;  the  blooms 
were  of  a  high  order  of  merit.  They  were  also  first  for  Cactus  Dahlias. 
For  six  bunches  Pompon  Dahlias  Mr.  J.  D.  Hutchinson,  Kirbymooiside, 
secured  first  place;  Mr.  R.  H.  Wiles,  Whitby,  second.  The  best  six 
spikes  of  Gladioli  were  staged  by  Messrs.  Harkness  &  Sons,  Bedale ; 
Mr.  J.  D.  Hu  chinson  being  second.  The  Hon.  G.  N.  Dawnay  was  first 
for  six  bunches  of  double  and  single  Begonias.  The  wet  weather  had 
greatly  injured  Sweet  Peas,  but  Mr.  Hutchinson  had  a  very  good 
collection,  and  easily  secured  first  place  for  twelve  bunches,  and  also 
six  ;  Mr.  G.  R  Akester  was  second  in  both  classes.  There  was  only  one 
entry  for  twelve  varieties  of  annual  flowers,  which  were  set  up  by  Mr. 
Hutchinson.  He  was  also  first  for  six  varieties;  Mr.  J.  Whitehead, 
Appleton,  second.  The  latter  gentleman  was  first  for  twelve  varieties 
of  wild  flowers  ;  Mrs.  Longbottom,  Malton,  second.  Messrs.  Harkness 
and  Sons  set  up  a  really  good  collection  of  eight  varieties  of  herbaceous 
flowers^ — red  and  white  Phlox,  very  fine  ;  Harpalium  rigidum,  Montbretia 
