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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
October  9,  1902. 
of  the  group,  and  plants,  Fuchsia  triphylla  var.  Marg,  and  F.  t. 
Furst  Otto,  both  good  things,  the  former  deep  crimson,  the 
latter  pink. 
Messrs.  Hobbies,  Limited,  Dereham,  produced  a  truly  autumn 
display  of  Dahlias  and  Roses,  the  former  predominating,  and  the 
Cactus  section  occupied  the  premier  position,  the  arrangement 
being  light  and  attractive.  The  most  conspicuous  varieties  of  the 
latter  being  Loogaen,  Galliard,  J.  W.  Wilkinson,  Fred.  Cobbold, 
Mrs.  E.  Mawley,  Winsome,  Gabriel,  Lottie  Dean,  Mrs.  J.  P. 
Clarke,  Kliaki,  and  Alpha.  The  Pompons  comprised  a  good 
general  stock,  and  the  Roses  the  best  of  the  autumn  flowering 
varieties. 
From  Mr.  H.  Berwick,  Sidmouth  Nurseries,  Sidmouth,  Devon, 
came  a  good  collection  of  Apples  and  Pears,  the  former  displaying 
more  colour  than  has  been  apparent  during  the  present  season, 
the  most  noticeable  being  The  Queen,  Keswick  Codlin,  Lane’s 
Prinoe  Albert,  Emperor  Alexander,  Peasgood’s  Nonesuch, 
Gascoigne’s  Scarlet,  and  Bismarck.  The  Pears  were  undersized, 
but  a  representative  display  was  staged. 
Messrs.  Hugh  Low  and  Co.,  Bush  Hill  Park,  Enfield,  arranged  a 
table  of  Liliums,  Begonias  of  the  Gloire  de  Lorraine  type,  some 
beautiful  Crotons,  and  a  few  Dracaenas  with  Palms  and  other 
appropriate  plants,  the  whole  forming  a  pleasing  group.  Messrs. 
Hugh  Low  and  Co.,  Bush  Hill  Park,  also  contributed  a  good 
display  of  Apples  tastefully  arranged  with  a  few  flowering  Ericas, 
Oranges  in  fruit,  and  Palms. 
Mr.  H.  J.  Jones,  Ryecroft  Nursery,  Lewisham,  arranged  an 
exhibit  of  Chrysanthemums,  Palms,  and  autumn  flowering  plants 
grouped  in  three  bays  in  his  well  known  style ;  in  the  Chrys¬ 
anthemums  the  chief  varieties  were  George  Laurence,  Miss  Elsie 
Fulton,  Mrs.  Greenfield,  Miss  Emma  Fox,  Mrs.  G.  Mileham,  Nellie 
Bean,  Frances  Connor,  and  a  collection  of  Asters,  Zonal  Pelar¬ 
goniums,  early  flowering  Chrysanthemums,  arranged  tastefully 
with  Palms,  Bamboos,  and  Ferns. 
Messrs.  W.  Cutbush  and  Sons,  Highgate,  contributed  a  large 
display  of  Dahlias,  which  consisted  of  Cactus,  Pompon  and  single 
varieties,  all  the  most  modern  forms  being  represented,  Messrs. 
Peed  having  Begonia  blooms  from  the  open  air. 
Mr.  J.  B.  Coldwill,  Sidmouth,  Devon,  staged  a  bright  collec¬ 
tion  of  Apples,  Pears,  and  Tomatoes,  all  exceedingly  clean  and 
handsome.  Messrs.  H.  Spooner  and  Sons,  Hounslow,  had  also  a 
creditable  fruit  display,  embracing  typical  samples  of  the  best 
varieties.  Mr.  H.  Deverill  from  Banbury,  brought  a  charming 
assortment  of  Zonal  Pelargoniums  staged  in  bunches;  and  Messrs. 
Cannell  and  Sons  had  their  beautiful  Cannas.  A  group  of  Chrys¬ 
anthemums  came  from  Mr.  R.  Forster,  of  Nunhead  Cemetery, 
and  another  exhibit  of  early  flowering  sorts  from  Mr.  Eric  F. 
Such,  Maidenhead. 
Deverill’s  Prizes  for  Vegetables. 
Class  A  :  Six  of  Banbury  Tankard  Onion. — Mr.  J.  Bowerman 
was  first,  Mr.  R.  Lye  second,  and  Mr.  H.  Folkes  third. 
B  :  Six  of  The  Autocrat  ditto. — Mr.  W.  Grithlam,  of  New¬ 
bury,  was  first  here;  second,  Mr.  T.  F.  Hakey,  of  Hemel  Hemp¬ 
stead;  and  third,  Mr.  J.  Bowerman. 
-  C:  Twelve  of  Ailsa  Craig. — Mr.  H.  Folkes  led,  Mr.  Bower¬ 
man  was  second,  and  Mr.  N.  Kneller  third. 
D  :  For  six  of  the  same  variety. — Mr.  Folkes  again  wrested 
premier  honours  to  himself,  and  second,  Mr.  R.  Lye.  Class  E, 
for  the  best  dozen  of  a  selection,  Mr.  Folkes  beat  Mr.  Lye. 
F:  For  six  Exonian  Leeks,  Mr.  E.  Beckett  was  foremost  ; 
second,  Mr.  Folkes;  and  third,  Mr.  C.  Brown,  Abbots  Langley. 
There  were  sax  entries. 
G  :  Three  lots  of  Carrots  (Exhibition  Scarlet)  were  on  view. 
Mr.  R.  Noller,  White  Lodge,  Oxford,  led  ;  Mr.  R.  Lye,  second ; 
and  third,  Mr.  F.  Allford,  Earlestake,  Devizes. 
H :  Five  sets  of  twelve  Middleton  Park  Favourite  Beet  were 
staged.  Mr.  R.  Lye  was  leader ;  second,  Mr.  Folkes  ;  and  third, 
Mr.  E.  Beckett. 
In  class  L  Mr.  T.  A.  Beckett  beat  Mr.  W.  Woodcraft,  Banbury. 
J  :  For  the  best  dozen  fruits  of  Deverill’s  Glenhurst  Favourite 
Tomato,  four  entered.  Mr.  E.  Beckett  was  first,  Mr.  J.  Bower¬ 
man  second,  and  Mr.  H.  Folkes  third. 
K  :  For  a  collection  of  eight  kinds  of  vegetables  five  competi¬ 
tors  came  forward  with  handsome  displays.  The  honours  fell  in 
the  following  order: — Mr.  E.  Beckett,  Mr.  H.  Folkes,  Mr.  J. 
Bowerman,  and  Mr.  Charles  Brown.  Esich  staged  fine  clean 
samples,  and  took  care  to  place  on  view  to  the  best  advantage. 
Scottish  Horticultural. 
The  monthly  meeting  of  this  association  was  hold  on  Tuesday 
evening,  the  7th  inst.,  in  No.  5,  St.  Andrew  Square ;  Mr.  Comfort, 
president,  in  the  chair.  After  preliminary  business,  and  the 
election  of  a  number  of  new  members,  a  paper  was  read  from 
Mr.  Brown,  gardener  at  Houston  House,  Renfrewshire,  on 
“Growing  of  Vegetables  for  Exhibition.”  Mr.  Brown’s  paper 
was  a  very  practical  one,  and  detailed  his  methods  of  growing 
the  leading  sorts  of  vegetables,  which  usually  grace  the  exhibition 
table,  with  great  ability  and  clearness.  A  very  interesting  dis¬ 
cussion  followed,  and  a  very  hearty  vote  of  thanks  was  accorded 
to  Mr.  Brown.  There  were  an  unusually  large  number  of 
exhibits  on  the  table,  of  a  most  attractive  character.  Chief 
among  them  was  a  splendid  collection  of  early  flowering  Chrys¬ 
anthemums  in  about  forty  varieties,  embracing  the  best  and 
newest  of  existing  sorts,  including  Parisiana  White,  Mytchett 
White,  Goaoher’s  Crimson,  Horace  Martin,  and  a  beautiful  seed¬ 
ling,  Golden  Gem. 
Mr.  M.  Cuthbertson,  nurseryman,  Rothesay,  exhibited  a  beau¬ 
tiful  collection  of  new  varieties  of  Cactus  Dahlias,  and  a  number 
of  beautiful  autumn  blooming  herbaceous  plants,  including 
Harpaliums,  Montbretias,  Tritomas,  Lobelias,  &c.  Mr.  Todd 
exhibited  from  his  garden  at  Musselbui’gh  a  very  beautiful  vase  of 
Lady  Fitzwygram  Chrysanthemum,  and  a  handsome  vase  of 
Roses,  remarkably  good  for  the  season,  chiefly  Caroline  Testout 
and  Ulrich  Brunner.  Mr.  Todd  had  also  Goaeher’s  Crimson 
Chrysanthemum  in  fine  condition,  and  splendid  giant  Mignonette, 
with  a  grand  collection  of  Sweet  Peas  in  over  thirty  varieties, 
which  were  marvellous  for  the  late  period  of  the  season.  The  col¬ 
lection  embraced  all  the  leading  and  newer  sorts.  These  were 
awarded  a  cultural  certificate  and  a  special  vote  of  thanks. 
Mr.  Johnstone,  of  Hay  Lodge,  exhibited  a  beautiful  plant  of 
Tillandsia.  Mr.  J.  C.  Young,  Fettes  Row,  exhibited  a  beautiful 
bronze  sport  from  Casimir  Perier  Chrysanthemum,  which  was 
awarded  a  first  class  certificate.  Mr.  Dunn,  Dalkeith,  exhibited 
Amaryllis  Belladonna  in  beautiful  condition,  from  the  open  air. 
A  vote  of  thanks  was  accorded  to  the  exhibitors. 
Royal  Caledonian  Horticultural. 
The  following  is  a  letter  from  the  president  of  this  society, 
which  has  been  issued  as  an  appeal  to  the  Scottish  people  who  are 
lovers  of  the  garden,  or  professional  gardeners,  to  join  the  ranks 
of,  and  assist  the  society : — 
Kennet,  Alloa,  September,  1902. 
“  Sir  or  Madam, — I  beg  the  favour  of  your  reading  the  short 
statement  1  enclose.  It  puts  in  a  concise  form  the  aims  of  the 
Royal  Caledonian  Horticultural  Society,  of  which  I  have  the 
honour  to  be  president.  The  committee  are  most  anxious  to 
secure  an  increase  in  the  membership  of  this  society,  and  as  a 
national  institution  it  seems  to  me  to  have  great  claims  upon  the 
consideration  of  all  Scotsmen  who  are  interested  in  horticultural 
matters.  I  venture  to  express  the  hope  that  you  will  allow  your 
name  to  be  enrolled  amongst  its  members. — I  am  faithfully  yours, 
Balfour  of  Burleigh.” 
“  This  society  was  founded  in  1809  to  encourage  and  improve 
the  cultivation  of  fruits,  flowers,  and  vegetables  in  Scotland,  and 
the  records  of  the  society  show  good  work  done.  It  is  nearly  100 
years  old,  and  may  be  said  to  be  the  parent  of  all  other  such 
societies  in  Scotland.  The  society  holds  two  or  more  shows  each 
year  in  Edinburgh,  at  which  exhibits  from  all  parts  of  Great 
Britain  and  Ireland  are  received  free;  also  from  the  Continent 
and  America.  The  shows  are  largely  competitive,  but  the  trade 
also  exhibit  well.  There  are  thus  brought  before  the  Scottish 
public  and  horticulturists  the  best  examples  of  the  produce  of 
the  gardens  of  the  United  Kingdom,  and  also  new  and  little- 
known  plants.  Even  as  an  educational  institution  the-  society 
has  very  strong  claims  to  be  supported.  The  educative  feature 
is  kept  in  view  in  the  preparation  of  the  prize  schedules,  and 
competent  judges  have  declared  that  the  society’s  exhibitions  are 
among  the  best  of  their  kind.  To  maintain  the  society’s  useful¬ 
ness  it  is  necessary  to  have  a  strong  membership.  The  council 
rejoice  in  the  rapidly  increasing  strength  of  the  sister  society  in 
England  (the  Royal  Horticultural),  but,  at  the  same  time,  desire 
to  take  this  opportunity  of  soliciting  and  urging  Scottish  people 
to  support  also  their  National  Horticultural  Society.  Those 
desiring  to  become  members  may  be  enrolled  on  application  to  the 
secretary  on  any  of  the  following  conditions: — Two  guineas,  one 
■guinea*  or  half-a-guinea  annually..  These  annual  subscriptions 
may  be  commuted  by  one  payment  of  twenty  guineas,  ten  guineas, 
or  five  guineas  respectively.”  The  name  and  address  of  the 
secretary  and  treasurer  is  P.  Murray  Thomson,  S.S.C.,  5,  York 
Place,  Edinburgh. 
Liverpool  Amateur  Gardeners. 
There  was  an  excellent  attendance  of  members  at  the  monthly 
meeting,  held  in  the  Common  Hall,  Hackins  Hey,  on  October  2. 
The  large  hall  was  devoted  to  a  capital  assortment  of  fruit, 
flowers,  and  vegetables ;  the  cut  blooms  for  the  special  prize, 
being  won  by  Mr.  Robins  with  a  collection  comprising  herbaceous 
plants,  Roses,  &c.,  fit  to  grace  any  table.  Some  capital  Apples 
and  Pears  came  from  Mr.  R.  Muir,  of  Formby.  Mrs.  Stevenson 
had  the  best  table  plants — a  Chrysanthemum  in  bloom,  a  splendid 
“  Phenomenal  ”  Fuchsia,  7ft  high,  in  a  7in  pot,  and  a  basket 
containing  well  coloured  Tomatoes  and  two  bunches  of  Grapes, 
grown  in  a  roof  greenhouse  in  the  midst  of  the  city.  For  the 
latter  she  received  full  points  and  certificate,  and  rightly  so,  for 
it  is  the  result -of  perseverance  and  good  work.  Mr.  Thomas, 
had  good  Apples  and  vegetables,  and  Mrs.  Morris  the  special  for 
a  plant  in  bloom. 
In  the  lecture  room,  the  chair  was  occupied  by  Mr.  Ellison, 
