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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
July  16,  1903. 
M.  M.  West,  Sutton,  Surrey,  third;  and  Mrs.  Gentle,  Little 
Gaddesden,  fourth,  out  of  eight  entries. 
Class  30  brought  six  tables,  and  Miss  Cole  was  first,  the 
others  in  order  being  Jones  and  Sons,  Dorothy  M.  Oliver,  Tolling- 
ton  Park,  N.  ;  and  Adelaide  F.  Harwood,  Colchester.  The  tables 
were  all  very  tasteful. 
Non-Competitive  Exhibits  came  from  Mr.  Charles  W.  Bread- 
more,  Sweet  Pea  specialist,  Winchester,  who  had  King 
Edward  VII.,  Dora  Breadmore  (tea-pink),  Dorothy  Eckford,  and 
all  the  be.st  known  and  prized  sorts. 
Henry  Eckford,  of  Wem,  sent  as  usual,  a  lovely  contribution 
staged  to  perfection,  the  newer  varieties  being  Scarlet  Gem.  the 
finest  Sweet  Pea  of  its  colour,  a  bold,  strong,  showy  flower ;  King 
Edward  VII.,  a  large  crimson;  Mrs.  W.  Wright,  purple-violet; 
Gracie  Greenwood,  and  Dorothy  Eckford. 
Messrs.  Cannell  and  Sons  contributed  a  fine  display,  with  the 
Cupid  section  in  front)  E.  W.  King  and  Co.,  of  Coggeshall, 
Essex,  Avho  have  “  seven  acres  growing  for  seed,”  were  also 
present;  and  Jones  and  Sons,  of  Shrewsbury,  also  set  up  a  col¬ 
lection.  Added  to  these  were  Hobbies,  Ltd.,  Dereham,  with  a 
gorgeous  selection  of  Roses,  Carnations,  and  Sweet  Peas ;  while 
Dobbie  and  Co.,  of  Rothesay,  had  a  select  group  of  new  sorts. 
Among  these  were  Mrs.  C.  H.  Curtis,  pink  ;  Florence  Molyneux, 
a  very  good  white,  with  purple -flaking ;  Miss  Willmott,  Gracie 
Greenwood,  American  Queen,  Jessie  Cuthbertson,  Dorothy  Eck¬ 
ford,  and  Dainty. 
Medal  Awards. — The  following  medals  were  given  for  non¬ 
competitive  displays ;  Large  gold.  Hobbies,  Ltd. ;  gold,  to  Can¬ 
nell  and  Sons  and  C.  W.  Breadmore;  silver-gilt  to  H.  Eckford, 
Dobbie  and  Co.,  and  Robert  Sydenham ;  large  silver  to  Jones  and 
Sons  ;  silver  to  E.  W.  King  and  Co. 
New  Varieties. — The  certificates  had  not  been  awarded  when 
w-e  left  at  two  o’clock.  The  following  seemed  the  most  meritorious 
of  the  novelties: — • 
Bolton’s  Pink,  from  R.  Bolton,  of  Walton,  Carnforth. 
Florence  Molyneux,  from  Dobbie  and  Co.  (see  report). 
Gladys  Unwin,  a  wavy  petalled,  soft  lilac-pink,  from  W.  J. 
Unwin,  Histon,  Cambs. 
King  Edward  VII.  j  a  grand  scarlet-crimson,  from  Henry 
Eckford. 
Miss  Delia  Spencer,  a  strong  carmine-cerise,  from  Mr.  Silas 
Cole. 
Scarlet  Gem,  the  finest  of  the  set,  from  Henry  Eckford. 
Sheffield  Floral  and  Horticultural. 
At  the  monthly  meeting  of  this  society  there  was  a  good 
muster  of  member^,  and  Mr.  T.  Lucas,  of  Ashgrove  Gardens,  gave 
a  very  interesting  and  lucid  essay  on  the  “  Begonia,”  with  special 
reference  to  Gloire  de  Lorraine.  Amongst  the  exhibits  were  a 
splendid  collection  of  cut  blooms,  some  lovely  Passifloras,  and  a 
grand  piece  of  Dendrobium  suavissimum  carrying  ninety-seven 
blooms,  staged  by  Mr.  Topham,  gardener  to  Alderman  J.  Smith, 
for  which  a  cultural  certificate  was  awarded.  The  secretary 
announced  the  progress  and  prospects  with  regard  to  the  annual 
show,  and  appealed  to  the  members  to  use  their  efforts  in  making 
this  a  first-class  exhibition.  The  Duke  of  Norfolk  will  open  the 
show.  The  Lady  Mary  Howard,  Lady  Wilson,  and  Mrs.  S. 
Wilson  will  judge  children’s  vases  and  the  bouquets;  Mr. 
Nelson,  of  Chesterfield,  and  Mr.  Wagg,  of  Ossington,  will  judge 
in  the  open  classes;  and  the  president,  S.  Roberts,  Esq.,  M.P., 
will  be  supported  at  the  opening  by  the  Lord  Mayor  and  the 
Master  Cutler,  so  that  a  fashionable  attendance  is  expected. 
Liverpool  Amateur  Gardeners. 
The  usual  monthly  meeting  was  held  in  the  Common  Hall, 
Hackins  Hey,  on  Thursday  last,  Mr.  A.  W.  Ardran  presiding  over 
a  numerous  attendance,  who  listened  with  evident  satisfaction  to 
the  paper  entitled  “  Raising  Crops  and  Plants,”  which  was  read 
bv  Mr.  J.  Stoney,  gardener  to  F.  H.  Gossage,  Esq.,  Camp  Hill, 
W  oolton.  Mr.  Stoney’s  remarks  were  admirably  fitted  to  the 
taste  of  his  audience,  and  in  simple  but  most  practical  language 
he  detailed  the  methods  best  suited  to  bring  about  the  highest 
results,  the  audience  at  the  close  unanimously  passing  a  hearty 
vote  of  thanks.  The  exhibits  were  more  fully  represented  than 
usual.  Miss  Davies  'taking  the  prize  for  a  very  charming  basket 
arranged  for  effect,  also  for  the  best  spray  of  flowers,  Mrs.  Steven¬ 
son  keeping  up  her  reputation  in  the  Fuchsia  class.  Mrs.  Robins 
had  good  double  Petunias,  whilst  Mrs.  Paddock  secured  both 
Rose  classes  with  good  examples  considering  the  season.  Owing 
to  the  severe  weather  there  ivere  no  Sweet  Peas,  but  outdoor 
flowers  were  staged  in  good  form  by  Mr.  Wallace.  Carnations 
from  Mrs.  Paddock,  Zonal  Pelargoniums  from  Mr.  Hitchmough, 
a  capital  Begonia  from  Mr.  A.  Dodd,  and  a  superior  collection  of 
miscellaneous  cut  blooms  from  Mr.  Hitchmough  completed  a  very 
fine  display.  Next  month’s  show  will  be  looked  forward  to  with 
much  interest  owing  to  the  numerous  classes  provided. — R.  P.  R. 
Metropolitan  Public  Gardens  Association. 
waiting  from  83,  Lancaster  Gate,  W.,  the  Earl  of  Meath 
encloses  a  copy  of  the-  latest  report  of  the  Metropolitan  Public 
Gardens  Association,  of  which  he  is  the  chairman,  containing  a 
special  map  of  London  showing  the  work  since  1883.  Lord 
Meath  hqpes  that  should  the  subject  be  of  interest  to  readers 
of  this  journal  some  may  feel  disposed  to  become  members 
of  the  association,  or  to  contribute  a  donation  to  its  funds. 
In  the  foriner  case,  the  only  liability  is  an  annual  subscription. 
The  Association  is  muoh  in  need  of  help  at  the  present  time, 
as  its  income  has  been  very  adversely  affected  by  the  late  war  and 
other  allied  causes.  That  branch  of  the  work  of  the  association 
which  deals  with  the  provision  and  lajdng  out  of  public  gardens 
and  playgrounds  in  poor  and  crowded  districts  brings  health  and 
happiness  to  the  inhabitants,  and  tends  to  beautify  their  dull 
surroundings.  It  also  afltords  employment,  especially  during  the 
winter  months,  to  deserving  men,  who  might  otherwise  be  out 
of  work.  The  association  has  many  useful  schemes  on  hand 
which  it  is  ready  to  carry  out  if  sufficient  funds  are  forthcoming. 
East  Anglian  Horticultural  Club. 
The  monthly  meeting  of  the  East  Anglian  Horticultural  Club 
was  held  on  the  8th  inst.  at  the  Shirehall  Hotel,  Norwich,  when 
Mr.  Geo.  Davison,  The  Gardens,  Westwick  House,  gave  an  in¬ 
teresting  address  on  herbaceous  plants,  and  showed  in  connec¬ 
tion  therewith  a  magnificent  collection  of  cut  flowers.  A  very 
fine  collection  of  Marguerites  (six  varieties)  and  Poppies  was 
shown  by  Mr.  Holmes,  of  Tuckswood  Farm.  The  winners  of 
the  monthly  competitions  were  Messrs.  Chettleburgh,  G.  Moore, 
C.  H.  Hines,  C.  Matthews,  G.  Elsey,  S.  Hunt,  C.  Burtenshaw, 
F.  Williams,  A.  Craddock,  E.  C.  Ramus,  D.  Hewlett,  T.  Notley, 
Rush,  Fox,  and  Palmer.  There  was  only  one  entry  for  the 
prize  presented  by  Mr.  E.  Peake,  for  the  best  collection  of 
six  wild  flowers,  correctly  named,  and  the  first  prize  was 
awarded  Mr.  H.  B.  Dobbie.  With  regard  to  the  Boardman 
silver  flower  bowl  competition,  Mr.  O.  H.  Hines  was  awarded 
twenty-one  points,  and  Mr.  F.  Carrington  sixteen  points  for  six 
bunches  of  annuals.  The  bowl  is  competed  for  by  single-handed 
gardeners  and  the  amateur  section  of  members,  and  the  com¬ 
petitor  securing  the  greatest  number  of  points  at  the  end  of  the 
year  secures  the  prize.  Mr.  J.  E.  Barnes’  prizes  for  the  three 
best  specimens  of  Barnes’  Giant  White  Cos  Lettuce  were  taken 
by  Mr.  F.  Carrington  and  Mr.  D.  Howlett,  and  points  were 
awarded  Messrs.  C.  H.  Hines,  W.  Rush,  C.  Matthews,  C.  Bur¬ 
tenshaw,  and  A.  Craddock  in  the  competition  for  the  silver 
flower  bowl  presented  by  Mr.  Tillett,  which  has  to  be  won  two 
years  in  succession  to  become  the  absolute  property  of  the  ex¬ 
hibitor. 
Devon  Gardeners’. 
The  annual  outing:  of  the  Devon  and  Exeter  Gardeners’  Asso¬ 
ciation  to  Ilfracombe  took  place  on  July  8,  which  was  a  charming 
day.  How  we  enjoyed  ourselves  ourselves  at  Ilfracombe-cum- 
Berry !  Mr.  James  Turner,  the  head  gardener,  showed  the 
excursionists  over  the  gro-unds.  Then  Mr.  Basset  and  his  son-in- 
law,  Captain  Curzon,  were  at  the  gymkhana  at  Barnstaple,  but 
Mrs.  Basset  gave  the  party  a  welcome  through  the  hon.  secretary 
(Mr.  Andrew  Hope)  and  the  hon.  treasurer  (Mr.  Mackay),  who 
shepherded  their  large  flock  throughout  the  day.  Standing  on 
the  top  of  a  battlemented  wall  Mrs.  Basset  said,  “  I  wish  you  all 
a  very  pleasant  day,”  and  a  hearty  cheer  was  given  in  acknow¬ 
ledgment.  The  hilly  nature  of  North  Devon  afforded  capital 
sights  to  the  party,  and  some  of  the  local  tints  and  far  distance 
scenes  were  commented  on  by  Mr.  Turner.  Mrs.  Curzon  accom¬ 
panied  the  visitors,  showing  with  zest  everything  worth  noting, 
for  she  is  a  great  gardener.  Mrs.  Curzon  and  the  head  gardener 
are  transforming  an  old  sheltered  fruit  and  vegetable  garden, 
sloping  to  the  strea^m  and  pond,  into  a  beautiful  iileasaunoe.  The 
party  passed  on  to  an  ornamental  series  of  terraces,  among  which 
were  two  of  the  finest  specimens  in  the  county  of  the  nobilis 
variety  of  bamboo  (Phyllostachys),  throwing  up  their  clusters  of 
slender  stems  from  an  islet  in  the  midst  of  a  pond  dotted  with 
Water  Lilies.  Japanese  Maples  and  many  fine  things  were  noted. 
After  visiting  Combemartin  and  Berrynarbor  (the  latter  place  a 
delightful  study  for  artists),  Mrs.  Basset’s  guests  made  a  happy 
return  to  what  they  call  the  “  ever  faithful  ”  city  of  Exeter  about 
10.30  p.m.^ — X. 
R.H.S.  of  Ireland. 
The  Rose  show  at  the  Pavilion,  Kingstown,  was  quite  a  new 
departure  of  the  Council  of  the  Royal  Horticultural  Society  of 
Ireland,  one,  we  should  say,  which  would  become  popular,  as  it 
would  be  independent  of  weather,  there  being  ample  space 
inside  to  exhibit  the  flowers  to  perfection.  It  was  not  a  very 
good  show  of  Roses,  if  quantity  was  desired,  as  the  weather  was 
against  them  everywhere,  but  the'  few  that  were  exhibited  were, 
indeed,  very  lovely  and  perfect.  Messrs.  Dickson,  of  New- 
