July  31,  1902. 
JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
109 
Societies. 
Royal  Horticultural,  July  29th. 
The  following  awards  were  made  on  the  above  date  : — 
Maranta  insignis  (Wm.  Bull  and  Sons). — Leaves  about  15in  long, 
2in  wide  in  the  centre,  with  wavy  edges.  They  are  bright  green,  with 
olive-green  markings.  (Award  of  Merit.) 
Rose  Field  Marshal  (Wm.,  Paul  and  Son).  —  A  splendid  new 
climbing  Monthly  Rose,  rich  bright  crimson,  which  we  hope  soon  to 
figure,  and  will  have  more  to  say  about  it  then.  (Award  of  Merit.) 
Rose  Ben  Cant  (B.  R.  Cant  and  Sons). — An  H.P.  Rose  now  well 
known,  and  of  good  general  merit.  It  is  of  a  vivid  crimson,  with 
smooth  petals  of  much  substance.  (Award  of  Merit.) 
Strawberry  The  Khedive  (J.  Veitcli  and  Sons,  Ltd.). — Rather  small 
fruits  of  excellent  flavour  and  firm  flesh.  It  is  rather  long  and  deep- 
coloured.  Parents:  Lord  Suffield  and  British  Queen.  (Award  of 
Merit.) 
(See  also  C’attleya  Wavriana  under  £<  Orchids,”  and  Strawberry 
Givon’s  Late  Prolific.) 
Nottingham  Horticultural,  July  16th  and  17th. 
The  Notts  Horticultural  and  Botanical  Society’s  annual  show 
was  held  in  the  grounds  of  the  Nottingham  Arboretum  on  Wed¬ 
nesday  and  Thursday,  July  16  and  17.  The  opening  was  under 
more  favourable  conditions  than  the  previous  year,  when  it  rained 
heavily  on  both  days,  resulting  in  a  great  financial  loss.  The 
attendance  at  this  year’s  show  has  been  a  record  one,  and  will 
greatly  help  the  society’s  exchequer.  Owing  to  the  lateness  of 
the  season,  the  entries  for  outdoor  fruits  and  vegetables  were 
much  under  the  average,  but,  on  the  other  hand,  Roses  were  at 
their  best,  and  were  shown  in  great  abundance  and  of  exceptional 
quality.  A  leading  feature  was  the  tables  of  Roses  (6ft  by  4ft) 
arranged  for  artistic  effect,  the  result  being  very  pleasing,  break¬ 
ing  the  monqlony  of  the  almost  endless  display  of  Roses  on 
stands. 
A  rather  novel  feature  was  the  fireplace  decorations,  real  fire¬ 
places  and  overmantels  being  used.  The  competition  was  strong. 
Most  of  the  decorations  were  rather  overdone,  and  heavy  in  effect 
in  consequence.  The  large  groups  of  stove  and  greenhouse  plants 
were  well  represented.  Mr.  G.  H.  Turner,  of  Littleover  House, 
Derby  (gardener,  Mr.  Thompson),  secured  first  prize,  together 
with  a  Silver  Cup  offered  by  Lord  Henry  Bentinck,  M.P.  He 
had  a  well  balanced  and  artistically  arranged  group,  in  which 
highly  coloured,  single  stemmed  Crotons  were  the  leading  feature. 
The  second  award  was  secured  by  Mr.  W.  Vause,  Leamington ; 
and  the  third,  by  Mr.  W.  Artindale,  of  Sheffield.  In  the  smaller 
groups  we  found  the  class  arranged  by  the  committee  for  the 
benefit  of  single-handed  gardeners  not  quite  so  well  supported. 
The  fh'st  prize,  together  with  a  Silver  Cup  offered  by  the  Mayor, 
was  awarded  to  Mr.  R.  Halford,  J.P.,  Nottingham  (gardener, 
Mr.  John  Taylor),  the  arrangement  and  general  effect  being  light 
and  graceful. 
In  the  class  for  a  collection  of  indoor  fruits  there  was  very 
limited  entry  ;  first,  however,  was  secured  by  the  Earl  of  Harring¬ 
ton  (gardener,  Mr.  J.  H.  Goodacre),  with  a  well  finished  collection 
of  fruit,  including  Peaches,  two  varieties;  Nectarines,  two 
varieties;  Apples,  two  varieties;  Grapes,  two  varieties';  Pine¬ 
apple,  Figs,  and  Melon,  the  collection  being  backed  up  with 
trees  in  pots  loaded  with  their  respective  fruits.  The  second 
prize  was  secured  by  the  Earl  of  Carnarvon,  Bret  by  Park 
(gardener,  Mr.  J.  Reed). 
The  following  trade  exhibits  received  the  society’s  Gold  Medal 
for  excellence Mr.  H.  Deverill,  Banbury,  for  a  collection  of 
herbaceous  flowers ;  Messrs.  Dicksons,  Limited,  Chester,  for 
ditto;  Mr.  J.  H.  White,  Worcester,  for  ditto  :  Mr.  W.  L.  Pattison, 
Shrewsbury,  for  Violas.  A  Silver-gilt  Medal  was  awarded  to 
Mr.  C.  Hoiden,  Hinckley,  for  a  collection  of  Sweet  Peas. 
Wallasey  (Cheshire),  July  23rd. 
Owing  to  the  enthusiasm  and  generosity  of  the  inhabitants  of 
this  delightful  Cheshire  suburb,  the  committee,  in  additiou  to  a 
Chrysanthemum  show,  have,  for  the  first  time,  been  able  to 
present  their  subscribers  with  a  summer  show  also.  The  Central 
Park,  where  the  display  was  held,  was  at  one  time  the  famed 
private  residence  of  the  district,  and  although  much  opposition 
was  raised  at  the  time,  no  one  surely  can  regret  that  the  District 
Council  purchased  so  valuable  a  site  for  a  public  park.  I  he 
exhibits  were  staged  in  a  very  large  marquee,  and  were1  of  uniform 
quality  throughout,  the  great  centre  of  attraction  being  the 
superb  boxes  of  Roies  sent  by  Messrs.  Alex.  Dickson  and  Sons, 
Newtownards.  ,  ,  .  , 
Mr.  H.  Middlehurst’s  Sweet  Peas  were  much  admired  as  was 
the  group  of  Carnations  in  pots  from  Mr.  T.  Raffles  Bulley,  of 
Higher  Bebington,  all  of  which  received  certificates.  There  were 
four  groups  of  plants  arranged  for  effect,  the  winner  being  Mr.  j 
Grindley,  gardener  to  Mrs.  D’Arcy  Blackburn,  Poulton.  Mr. 
H.  Ogden,  West  Derby,  was  second  ;  and  Messrs.  Fullerton  third. 
Throughout  the  stove  and  greenhouse  classes  Mr.  Grindley  was 
well  forward. 
In  cut  Roses  and  herbaceous  plants  Dr.  Bell,  St.  George’s 
Mt.,  New  Brighton,  and  Mr.  Raffles  Bulley  contributed  in 
brilliant  style.  Mr.  Gregory  had  the  best  four  dishes  of  fruit, 
also  Black  Hamburgh  and  Muscat  of  Alexandria  Grapes. 
Dr.  Aldershaw  opened  the  show,  which  was  well  attended 
during  the  day.  Bands  of  music,  Pierrots,  and  other  attractions 
made  merry  the  scene,  and  reflected  much  credit  on  Messrs. 
Auchterlonie  (chairman),  Rooking  (vice-chairman),  Dale 
(treasurer),  the  persevering  secretary,  Mr.  J.  Finnigan,  and  the 
committee. — R.  P.  R. 
Cardiff,  Ju'y  23rd  and  24th. 
The  fourteenth  annual  flower  show  of  the  Cardiff  and 
District  Horticultural  Society  was  held  on  the  above  dates  in 
the  Sophia  Gardens,  in  beautiful  weather.  The  show  was 
formally  opened  by  the  Mayor,  Mr.  F.  J.  Bevan,  supported  by 
a  distinguished  company.  The  show  itself  excelled  all  previous 
local  exhibitions  in  all-round  merit.  The  local  entries  also 
increase  as  years  go  on,  and  there  arei  more  this  time  than  ever 
before.  Notwithstanding  the  difficulties  growers  have  had  to 
contend  with  through  the  lateness  of  the  season,  many  of  the 
exhibits  were  of  superb  quality,  which  made  the  competition 
very  keen.  How  much  this  continued  prosperity  is  due  to  the 
unflagging  exertions  of  Mr.  H.  Gillett,  the  genial  secretary, 
and  a  sound  hard-working  committee,  only  those  acquainted 
with  the  inner  working  of  the  society  can  fully  appreciate. 
Among  so  much  of  interest  it  was  difficult  to  pick  out  any 
for  special  mention,  but  the  two  beautiful  groups  of  flowering 
plants  and  foliage  plants  which  formed  the  central  feature  of 
the  principal  marquee  were  marvels  of  beauty.  Mr.  J.  Cypher, 
Cheltenham,  was  again  the  successful  winner  for  the  principal 
prize  (group  150ft).  The  table  decorations  were  of  high  merit, 
and  tastefully  arranged.  Roses  were  in  abundance,  and  some 
excellent  blooms  were  staged,  while  Sweet  Peas  were  much  in 
evidence.  Vegetables  were  up  to  a  very  high  standard,  and 
competition  was  very  keen  all  through,  Mr.  H.  T.  Bastin  being 
the  most  successful  competitor  in  these  classes.  Fruit  was  poor 
in  some  classes,  and  on  the  whole,  not  up  to  the  usual  standard 
of  previous  years. 
A  centrei  of  attraction  was  a  collection  of  Japanese  Dwarf 
Trees  shown  by  Mr.  Eida,  of  London,  which  was  one  of  the 
chief  novelties  of  the  show.  Another  feature  of  the  show  was 
the  competition  among  affiliated  societies,  for  which  Messrs. 
David  Duncan  and  Sons,  proprietors  of  the ‘‘South  Wales  Daily 
News,”  gave  special  prizes,  including  a  Challenge  Trophy  and 
silver  bowl,  value  twenty-five  guineas,  for  the  best  collection 
of  cut  flowers  grown  in  the  open  air,  occupying  12ft  by  3ft ;  and 
for  the  best  collection  of  vegetables,  6ft  by  3ft.  Margam  aiid 
District  Horticultural  Society  were  the  successful  competitors; 
St,  Hagan’s  and  District,  second;  Peterstone  and  Ely  District, 
third. 
Awards. — Plants,  class  1,  open:  For  four  stove  or  green¬ 
house  plants  in  bloom,  distinct,  Mr.  James  Cypher  was  a  good 
first.  Mr.  John  Lockyer,  gardener  to  I.  C.  Hanbury,  Esq.,  Ponty- 
pool,  second.  Mr.  B.  Carpenter,  gardener  to  W.  J.  Buckley,  Esq., 
Llanelly,  third.  For  four  foliaged  or  variegated  plants,  or 
Ferus,  distinct,  Mr.  James  Cypher  was  again  first,  closely 
followed  by  Mr.  W.  Carpenter.  For  a  group  for  effect 
(150  sq.  ft).‘  Mr.  J.  Cypher  led  with  a  magnificent  group,  beauti¬ 
fully  arranged,  Mr.  W.  Carpenter  running  a  close  second.  In 
the  classes  for  twelve  and  six  table  plants,  Mjr.  H.  L.  Bastin, 
gardener  to  Sir  A.  Henderson,  Bart.,  Farringdon,  Berks,  was 
first  in  both  classes;  and  Mr.  Geo.  Wall,  Llandaff,  second.  Roses 
were  all  splendid.  For  twelve  distinct,  in  trebles,  Mr.  R, 
Crossling,  Penarth,  was  first;  The  King’s  Acre  Nurseries,  Here¬ 
ford,  running  a  very  close  second.  In  the  other  six  classes  for 
Roses  the  principal  prizewinners  were  Mr.  Stephen  Treseder, 
Cardiff;  J.  Townsend  and  Son,  Worcester;  King’s  Acre  Nurse¬ 
ries,  Hereford:  Mr.  R.  Crossling,  Penarth:  For  six  Carna¬ 
tions  and  six  Picotees.  distinct  varieties,  Messrs.  Blackmorc  and 
Langdon,  Bath,  came  first;  and  Mr.  A.  W.  Pike,  Cardiff, 
second.  W.  Tuplin  and  Sons,  Newton  Abbott,  Devon,  were 
first  for  a  collection  of  Carnations  and  Picotees  shown  with  then- 
own  foliage;  Mr.  R.  Crossling,  second.  „  . 
For  a  collection  of  hardy  flowers,  in  varieties,  W.  I  reseder, 
of  Cardiff,  was  first,  and  W.  J.  Stokes,  Trowbridge,  second.  In 
the  class  for  eighteen  vases  of  distinct  Sweet  Peas,  there  were 
six  entries,  Messrs.  I.  House  and  Son  making  a  good  first-  and 
were  closely  followed  by  Mr.  H.  Harris,  gardener  to  Mis.  Jtnner, 
Wenvoe  Castle;  Hy.  Byass,  Esq.,  Bridgend,  third.  > 
In  Division  B,  -for  amateurs  and  gentlemens 
only,  for  a  plant  group  Mr.  G.  Wall  was  placed  firsthand  Mr. 
W.  Carpenter  second.  Mr.  H.  Rex,  gardener 
Esq.,  took  the  lead  for  a  lesser  groun. 
hnnsp,  Ferns  Mr.  W.  Carpenter,  firsv,  — .  , 
second.  Some  excellent  groups  of  wprfi  sta~ed’  anc 
gardeners 
,  and  Mr. 
to  C.  Waldron, 
Three  stove  and  green- 
first ;  Mr.  W.  N.  Lawes, 
Begonias  were  staged, 
