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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
R.' Cbamberlaiu,  who  showed  clean  slightly  coloured  fruits  of  smaller 
size.  There  were  four  ccmpetitors. 
Beurrd  Biel. — Nine  dishes  were  placed  before  the  judges  in  the  class 
■for  this  well-known  Pear.  Mr.  Allan,  Giinton,  was  first  with  splendidly 
typical  fruits.  Mr.  T.  Turton  was  a  capital  second  with  rather  smaller 
specimens  of  a  lighter  colour. 
Bevrre  Dumont. — Mr.  G.  Woodward  came  to  the  fore  here  with 
shapely  examples,  having  a  pleasantly  coloured  flush  on  the  sun  side  of 
the  fruit.  Mr.  J.  Treadwell  was  second  with  specimens  of  good  size, 
but  lacking  in  cleanliness.  There  were  three  competitors. 
Beurre  Fouqueray.  —  A  quarter  of  a  dozen  growers  sent  in  this  class, 
and  pride  of  place  was  given  to  Mr.  G.  H.  Sage,  who  showed  in  splendid 
form.  Mr.  P.  W.  Thomas  was  an  excellent  second. 
Beurrd  Hardy. — Mr.  G.  Woodward  was  first  in  this  class  with 
beautiful  fruits.  Mr.  W.  T.  Stowers  was  placed  second  with  specimens 
of  almost  equally  good  quality.  There  were  eight  dishes  in  compe¬ 
tition. 
Beurrd  Mortillet. — Two  growers  contributed  in  this  class,  but  the 
premier  prize  only  was  aVearded.  This  went  to  Mr.  F.  W.  Thomas  for 
fruits  rather  over  medium  size,  clean  and  of  bright  colour. 
Beurre  Superfin.  —  Eleven  exhibitors  competed  for  the  prizes  in 
the  class  for  this  excellent  Pear,  and  Mr.  F.  W.  Thomas  was  an  easy 
first  with  clean,  beautifully  coloured  fruits  of  typical  shape.  Mr. 
W.  T.  Stowers  was  second  with  green  specimens. 
Comte  de  Lamy. — Mr.  C.  Harris,  gardener  to  0.  A.  Smith,  Esq., 
Hammerwood,  East  Grinstead,  was  first  with  large  fruits  (for  the 
variety)  of  good  form  and  quite  clean.  Mr.  W.  Allan  was  second  with 
rather  smaller  fruits  having  much  more  colour.  There  were  nine 
competitors. 
Conference. — Eight  dishes  of  .this  Pear  were  staged,  and  Mr.  G. 
Woodward  was  placed  in  the  front  with  green  fruits  of  excellent  size. 
Mr.  J.  W.  Barks,  gardener  to  H.  Partridge,  Esq.,  Castle  Hill,  Bletch- 
ingley,  was  a  most  creditable  second. 
Doyenne  du  Comice. — This  most  delicious  Pear  was  represented  by 
eleven  dishes,  all  of  which  were  of  good  quality.  Mr.  G.  Woodward 
was  first  with  perfectly  formed  fruits  of  large  size,  and  very  richly 
coloured.  Mr.  W.  Harrison  was  second  with  a  dish  of  almost  equally 
excellent  specimens. 
Duchesse  de  Bordeaux. — Mr.  E.  Coleman  was  placed  before  Mr. 
G.  H.  Sage  in  this  class.  The  winner’s  fruit  were  of  good  size,  very 
solid,  and  green  almost  obscured  by  the  russet.  Mr.  Sage’s  examples 
were  smaller,  and  had  a  distinct  bronzy  tone.  These  were  the  only 
exhibitors. 
Durondeau. — This  handsome  variety  was  represented  in  eleven 
dishes,  of  which  more  than  half  were  of  fine  quality.  Mr.  T.  Turton 
was  first  with  fiuits  perfect  in  all  respects.  Mr.  G.  Woodward  was  an 
excellent  second  with  grand  specimens. 
Emile  d’Heyst. — The  fruits  of  this  finely  flavoured  Pear  that  were 
shown  by  Mr.  G.  Woodward  were  of  quite  exceptional  excellence; 
they  had  size  and  form,  with  refinement.  Mr.  W.  Allan  was  second 
with  large  fruits  that  had  not  the  finish  of  the  Kentish  examples. 
There  were  five  exhibitors. 
FondarDe  d’Avtomne. — There  were  ten  dishes  of  this  most  excellent 
Pear.  Mr.  W.  Jones  was  first  with  clean,  even  fruits  of  typical  form 
and  size.  Mr.  W.  Allan  was  second  with  rounder  specimens  of  good 
colour. 
Fondante  de  Thirriott. — Mr.  G.  Woodward  was  an  easy  first  here 
with  some  of  the  finest  fruits  of  the  variety  we  have  seen.  Mr.  G.  H. 
Sage  was  second  with  less  refined  examples.  There  were  three 
exhibitors. 
Clou  Morgeau. — Half  a  score  was  the  number  of  dishes  in  this  class, 
and  Mr.  G.  Woodward  added  another  notch  to  his  fine  record.  The 
fruits  were  spotless,  and  of  good  shape  and  pleasing  colour.  Mr.  W. 
Jones  was  a  capital  second  with  clean  examples  that  were  almost  quite 
green. 
Josephine  de  Malines. — A  similar  array  was  exhibited  in  this  class, 
and  again  Mr.  G.  Woodward  was  ahead.  The  fruits  were  above 
average  size,  clean,  and  of  excellent  shape.  '  Mr.  C.  Boss  was  second 
with  almost  equally  creditable  specimens. 
Louise  Bonne  de  Jersey. — This  was  one  of  the  strongest  fights  in 
the  Pear  section,  there  beirg  no  less  than  nineteen  exhibits.  Mr. 
T.  H.  Slade  was  first  with  large,  shapely  fruits  that  were  slightly 
lacking  in  colour.  Mr.  W.  Farr  was  a  splendid  second  with  handsome 
fruits.  Excellent  dishes  were  conspicuous  in  this  class. 
Marie  Benoist. — Five  growers  faced  the  adjudicators  in  this  class, 
and  Mr.  W.  H.  Godden  seemed  the  leading  place  with  clean  typical 
fruits.  Mr.  G.  Woodward  was  second  with  a  fine  exhibit  of  clean 
green  specimens. 
Marie  Louise.— Mr.  W.  Allan  secured  the  lead  amongst  the  fourteen 
exhibitors  of  this  popular  Pear  with  even  clean  fruits  of  large  size. 
Mr.  R.  Morse,  Babington,  Bath,  was  second  in  excellent  form.  Mr. 
W.  Camm  was  highly  commended  for  splendid  fruits. 
Marguerite  Marilljt. — Mr.  G.  Woodward  was  in  great  form  in  this 
class.  His  fruits  were  large,  well  nigh  speckless,  and  of  beautiful  colour. 
Mr.  F.  W.  Thoi»as  was  an  excellent  second.  There  were  six 
competitors. 
Nouvelle  Fulvie. — This  Pear  was  neither  largely  nor  particularly  well 
ehown.  Mr.  J.  Vert,  gardener  to  Lord  Braybrooke,  Audley  End,  Saffron 
October  4,  1900 
Walden,  was  placed  first,  and  Mr.  G.  Woodward  second.  Both  staged 
rather  small'  fruits. 
Pitmaston  Duchess. — This  monster  variety  was  shown  by  eighteen 
growers,  of  whom  Mr.  G.  Grigg  was  first  with  superb  specimens  ;  they 
were  large  and  quite  clean.  Mr.  G.  Woodward  was  a  dangerous 
second  with  rather  smaller  fruits. 
Seckle.— Mr.  0.  Ross  was  deservedly  placed  first  in  this  class  with 
typical  fruits  of  excellent  colour.  Mr.  A.  Maxim  was  second  with  good 
^pt  rather  duller  fruits.  There  were  seven  contestii.nts  for  the  two 
prizes. 
Souvenir  du  Congres.— Mr.  J.  Rich  was  well  ahead  of  the  remaining 
half-dozen  exhibitors  in  this  class.  The  fruits  were  clean  and  very 
richly  coloured.  Mr.  F.  W.  Thomas  was  second  with  rather  smaller  but 
clean  and  bright  examples. 
Thompson’s.  —  Five  growers  came  forward  with  this  deliciously 
flavoured  Pear.  Mr.  W.  Allan  was  easily  first  with  exceptionally  large 
fruits.  Mr.  A.  R.  Allan  was  second  with  smaller,  riper  fruits.  This 
was  not  quite  the  only  occasion  on  which  a  clever  son  had  to  play  second 
fiddla  to  a  clever  father. 
Triomphe  de  Vien^ie. — Mr.  T.  H.  Slade  showed  superb  examples  of 
this  Pear,  and  received  the  premier  award  ;  they  were  perfect  in  shape 
and  colour.  Mr.  R.  C.  Sanders  was  second  with  smaller  but  still  very 
creditable  fruit.  There  were  eight  exhibitors. 
Winter  Nelis. — Ten  growers  were  represented  in  this  class,  and  Mr. 
J.  Webb  was  well  to  the  fore  with  fruits  ot  large  size  (for  the  variety) 
and  good  colour.  Mr.  G.  Woodward  was  second  with  rather  less 
refined  examples. 
Any  other  variety. — Each  exhibitor  was  allowed  to  enter  one  variety 
only  in  this  class,  and  twenty-seven  dishes  were  shown.  Mr.  G. 
Woodward  was  placed  first  with  ripe  fruits  of  Madame  Treyve ;  they 
were  very  clean  and  shapely.  Mr.  C.  Sutton  was  second  with  Magnate 
in  remarkably  good  form. 
OPEN  TO  NURSERYMEN  ONLY. 
There  were  four  classes  allotted  to  nurserymen  only,  and  in  the 
three  devoted  to  hardy  fruits  grown  entirely  out  of  doors  an  exhibitor 
could  only  compete  in  one  of  the  classes.  In  the  premier  class  for 
48  feet  run  of  6  feet  tabling  there  was  one  entry;  it  would  be  impossible 
to  conceive  a’^grander  display  of  trade  fruits  than  those  staged  on  this 
occasion. 
Collections  of  Outdoor  Fruits. 
The  gold  medal  was  won  handsomely  by  Messrs.  G.  Bunyard  &  Co., 
Maidstone,  who  probably  surpassed  himself  on  this  occasion.  The 
whole  of  the  fruit  was  displayed  to  the  best  advantage.  In  the  centre 
rose  a  pyramid  of  dessert  Apples  raised  in  tiers,  all  of  them  brightly 
coloured,  while  a  few  Adiantums  gave  grace  to  the  exhibit.  The 
varieties  so  staged  were  Lady  Sudeley,  Duchess’  Favourite,  Allington 
Pippin,  Williams’  Favourite,  Scarlet  Pearmain,  Cox’s  Orange  Pippin, 
while  a  mound  of  the  Old  Sops  in  Wine  crowned  the  whole,  the  stand 
being  hidden  with  ornamental  Crabs  and  Smilax  foliage.  Small  mounds 
were  built  at  either  end  of  the  exhibit.  Amongst  the  Apples  were  grand 
baskets  of  Duchess  of  Oldenburg,  Thomas  Rivers,  James  Grieve, 
Transparent  de  Croncelles,  Beitigheimer  (a  grand  colour),  Gascoyne’s 
Scarlet,  The  Queen,  Cellini  (a  wonderful  colour).  Lord  Derby,  Warner’s 
King,  Cox’s  Pomona,  Gravenstein,  Twenty  Ounce,  Swedish  Reinette, 
Cardinal,  Peasgood’s  Nonesuch  (of  grand  colour  and  fiuish),  Wealthy 
(in  superb  condition),  Washington,  Calville  Rouge  Preooce,  Gold  Medal, 
Worcester  Pearmain,  and  Stone’s.  The.  Pears  were  equally  good,  many 
being  of  grand  colour,  Beurre  Mortillet  being  exquisite  in  this  respect. 
King  Edward  arrested  attention  for  its  large  size  and  wonderful  colour, 
Triomphe  de  Vienne,  Beurre  Diel,  Dr.  Jules  Guyot  (grand).  Conference, 
Madame  Treyve,  while  Marguerite  Marillat  was  represented  by  a  superb 
basket,  Beurre  Jean  Van  Geert,  Lad  (wonderful  colour),  Grosse 
Calebasse  (of  gigantic  proportions),  with  Pitmaston  Duchess  and  Doyenne 
Boussoch  were  most  striking.  Some  of  the  best  dishes  of  Plums  were 
Poupart’s  .Gage,  Pond’s  Seedling,  La  Delicieuse,  Cox’s  Emperor,  and 
Jefferson’s,  while  Damsons  were  represented  by  several  varieties;  nor 
were  other  fruits  neglected,  for  the  Crabs  in  variety  were  striking,  and 
collections  of  Nuts,  Grapes,  and  Medlars  completed  the  display,  which 
for  quality  and  staging  has  perhaps  never  been  surpassed. 
For  a  table  of  32  feet  run  of  6  feet  tabling  there  were  five  entries, 
and  although  necessarily  smaller  in  size  than  the  preceding  class  the 
exhibits  were  certainly  all  that  could  be  desired.  Mr.  J.  Basham, 
Fairoak  Nurseries,  Bassaleg,  Newport,  Mon.,  was  first,  winning  the 
Hogg  Memorial  medal  with  a  fine  display  of  fruit  beautifully  arranged. 
The  centre  consisted  of  a  rather  elaborate  piece  of  furniture,  on  which 
the  dishes  of  Apples  were  arranged  in  tiers  with  a  few  pots  of  Panicum 
variegatum  for  decoration,  the  rest  were  staged  in  baskets  and  dishes,  a 
few  foliage  plants  being  used  to  good  effect.  There  was  hardly  a  weak 
part  in  the  exhibit,  and  many  of  the  Apples  were  simply  grand. 
Allington  Pippin  was  in  fine  form,  as  were  also  Emperor  Alexander, 
Frogmore  Prolific,  The  Queen,  and  Duchess  of  Oldenburg ;  Jolly 
Miller  was  excellent  in  colour.  Lord  Derby  was  exceedingly  large,  while 
King  of  the  Pippins  were  large  and  of  good  colour.  Other  notable 
varieties  were  Cox’s  Orange  Pippin,  American  Mother,  Ecklinville 
Seedling,  Gravenstein,  and  Worcester  Pearmain.  The  best  specimens 
of  Pears  were  Marguerite  Marillat  (grand  in  size  and  colour),  Pitmaston 
