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jnunXAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
August  20,  1903. 
Shrewsbury  Floral  Fete, 
(Continued  from  173). 
a  high-class  all-round  set,  particularly  his  Melons  and  Kirk’s 
Plums.  Mr.  J.  Jones,  of  York  House,  Malvern,  was  second,  his 
Grapes  being  excellent.  The  decorative  order  here  was  Mr.  J. 
Jones  first,  Mr.  R.  Dawes  second. 
Collection  of  Nine  Dishes. — This,  the  eightieth  class,  was 
open  to  growers  in  the  county  of  Salop  only.  The  chie^  award, 
£o,  was  given  by  the  president,  the  Right  Hon.  Lord  Forester. 
Mr.  C.  Wilkins,^  of  Ellesmere,  led,  being  second  in  his  decora¬ 
tions.  Mr.  J.  Langley  followed  next  ;  third,  Mr.  Breminell,  of 
Wellington  (first  for  decorations);  and  fourth,  Mr.  C.  Roberts, 
Halston  Hall,  being  third  in  decorations. 
Four  bunches  of  Grapes,  two  blacks  and  two  whites,  prizes 
£6,  £4,  and  £3.  The  bunches  were  good  in  the  leading  exhibits, 
and  competition  throughout  was  keen.  Mr.  J.  Lambert  beat 
Mr.  R.  Richardson,  and  third  Mr.  C.  Wilkins. 
Single  bunch  of  Black  Hamburgh.  J.  H.  Goodacre,  J. 
Langley,  Tedsmore  Hall,  and  C.  Bannerman  as  here  named. 
Two  bunches  of  Madresfield  Court.  W.  Shingler,  J.  H. 
Goodacre,  and  J.  Langley  in  this  order. 
Alicantes,  two  bunches.  W.  Shingler,  first;  A.  H.  Hall, 
second. 
.  Gros  Colman  or  Gros  Maroc,  two  bunches.  W.  Shingler, 
J.  H.  Goodacre,  and  G.  Davies. 
White  Muscats.  F.  W.  Everett,  Tal-y-Cafn,  having  a  grand 
bunch,  quite  7lb  in  weight,  well  modelled  and  finished.  Second, 
Mr.  A.  Richardson,  Llanfairfechan ;  third,  J.  W.  Goodacre. 
Single  bunch  of  White  Muscats.  -  Messrs.  Buchanan,  Kippen  ; 
A.  F.  Hall,  Prestbury;  3,  J.  H.  Goodacre;  the  competition  being 
keen. 
Two  bunches  of  white  Grapes,  any  other  sort.  A.  H.  Hall; 
a;  W.  Coates,  Gorddinnog;  F.  W.  Kerr,  Chorley,  Lancs. 
Diamond  Jubilee  Grape,  one  bunch.  F.  Jordan,  Impney 
Hall,  first;  J.  H.  Goodacre,  second;  and  A.  H.  Hall,  third. 
Black  Hambros,  open  to  Salop  only.  Mr.  T.  Lambert, 
Brogyntyn ;  J.  Langle3' ;  and  C.  Wilkins,  Oteley,  Ellesmere. 
Two  bunches  black  Grapes,  any  other  variety,  open  to  Salop 
only.  Mr.  T.  Lambert;  J.  Langley,  Tedsmore  Hall;  G.  Davies, 
Frankton,  out  of  seven  entries. 
White  Muscats,  Salop  only.  Mr.  T.  Lambert,  Brogyntyn; 
J.  Mills;  S.  Bremmell,  Oswestrv. 
Any  other  white  Grape,  Salop  onl.y.  Mr.  J.  Mills,  Market 
Drayton;  E.  P.  Thompson;  W.  Ashwood ;  there  being  five  con¬ 
testants. 
Two  bunches  black  Grapes  (class  95).  Messrs.  W.  Ashwood 
and  W.  Evans,  in  this  order. 
Two  bunches  white  Grapes.  Mr.  W.  Ashwood,  Adma.ston ;  A. 
Jones,  Oaklands. 
Six  Peaches.  IMr.  R.  Greenrod,  Whitefield,  Hereford;  R. 
Davies ;  F.  Jordan,  Impney. 
Six  Nectarines.  Mr.  W.  Pilgrim,  Anglesej' ;  G.  Lillej^ 
Gaddesby  Hall,  Leicester;  and  F.  Jordan. 
Six  Apricots.  Major  Clive,  with  Earl.v  Red  ;  W.  L.  Bastin, 
Buscot  Park;  and  W.  Humphries,  Holme  Lacey. 
Green-fie.shed  Melon  for  flavour.  Mr.  J.  H.  Goodacre;  S. 
Bremmell ;  A.  Ruddock. 
Scarlet-fleshed  Melon,  ditto.  Mr.  R.  Lawley,  Adcote,  with 
Sutton’s  Triumph  ;  F.  Jordan;  and  W.  A.  Webster. 
White-fleshed  Melon,  ditto.  Mr.  G.  Eilley,  Leicester;  F. 
Jordan,  a  fine  British  Queen  ;  and  W.  A.  Webster,  Dodington  ; 
there  being  eleven  fine  fruits. 
Twelve  Gage  Plums.  Mr.  J.  H.  Goodacre;  J.  Langley;  and 
F.  Jordan. 
Twelve  yellow  Plums,  other  than  Gage.  J.  H.  Goodacre  ;  and 
J.  B.  Wood,  of  Ludlow. 
Twelve  purple  Plums.  IMr.  Goodacre;  J.  Dawes;  J.  Langley. 
Twelve  red  ditto.  Mr.  J.  Goodacre;  J.  Dawes,  Ledbury 
Park  ;  and  J.  Langlej*. 
Dish  of  Cherries.  Mr.  A.  Ruddock,  Bangor;  W.  Powell, 
Addleston,  Surrey' ;  W.  Pilgrim,  Bodorgan,  Anglesey'. 
Classes  108  to  112  were  open  to  Salop  oiilj’.  Six  dishes  of 
hardy  fruits— Mr.  G.  Davies;  G.  Gilbert,  Wem  ;  and  H.  Huxter, 
Ludlow. 
Five  cooking  Apples.  Mr.  H.  Huxter,  first  out  of  thirteen; 
W.  Dovaston;  and  J.  Abbott. 
Six  Plums.  Mr.  H.  Huxter;  J.  Mills;  Jos.  Farrant. 
Vegetables. 
Although  this  section  does  not  attract  the  general  public  like 
the  plants  and  flowers,  it  certainly  proved  attractive  to  the 
exhibitors,  for  the  majority"  of  the  classes  were  well  filled.  It 
is  quite  impossible  to  give  details  of  all  the  classes.  The  chief 
interest  appeared  to  centre  round  the  collections  offered  bj'  the 
leading  firms. 
Messrs.  Sutton  and  Sons.  Reading,  offered  substantial  pnzfes 
for  a  collection  of  nine  varieties,  which  produced  a  keen  com¬ 
petition.  Mr.  J.  Gibson,  gardener  to  R.  W.  Hudson,  Esq., 
Danesfield,  Great  Marlow,  won  first  prize  with  Prizetaker 
Leeks,  Autumn  Mammoth  Cauliflower,  Perfection  Tomatoes, 
Best  of  All  Runner  Beans,  Windsor  Castle  Potatoes,  Ailsa  Craig 
Onions  (grand).  Solid  White  Celery,  good  enough  for  a  November 
show.  New  Red  Intermediate  Carrots,  and  the  Gladstone  Pea, 
a  grand  collection,  well  displayed.  Mr.  E.  Beckett,  gardener  to 
Lord  Aldenham,  Elstree,  ivas  a  good  second,  having  as  his  best 
dishes  Ailsa  Craig  Onions,  Best  of  All  Runners,  Windsor  Castle 
P(\tatoes,  and  Perfection  Tomatoes.  Mr.  B.  Ashton  came  in  a 
good  third. 
Mes.srs.  Jas.  Carter  and  Co..  High  Holborn,  offered  similar 
prizes  for  an  equal  number  of  kinds,  and  the  fight  was  again 
pretty  keen.  Here  Mr.  E.  Beckett  scored  well,  taking  premier 
honours  with  a  model  collection.  The  subjects  used  were 
Holborn  Model  Leeks.  Solid  White  Celer.y  (excellent),  Autumn 
Giant  Cauliflower,  Ailsa  Craig  Onions  (good),  Duke  of  York 
Toyiatoes,  Model  Telephone  Peas,  which  were  models.  Elephant 
Runner  Beans,  Windsor  Castle  Potatoes,  and  Scarlet  Perfection 
Carrots.  Mr.  D.  Gibson,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Johnston,  King.stcn- 
on-Thames,  ivas  a  capital  second,  having  good  examples  of 
Jubilee  Runners,  Ailsa  Craig  Onions,  Up-to-Date  Potatoes,  .and 
Duke  of  York  Tomatoes.  Mr.  B.  Ashton  was  third  with  a  grand 
dish  of  Alderman  Peas. 
Messrs.  R.  Smith  and  Co.,  Worcester,  contributed  special 
prizes  for  nine  varieties,  which  again  brought  out  a  strong  com¬ 
petition,  Mr.  R.  A.  Horspool,  Ruabon,  taking  the  blue  ribbon. 
His  varieties  were  new  Exhibition  Leeks,  Autumn  Giant  Cauli¬ 
flower,  Solid  White  Celery,  Ailsa  Craig  Onions,  The  Gladstone 
Pea,  Intermediate  Carrot,  Windsor  -Castle  Potatoes,  Smith’s 
Masterpiece  Tomatoes,  and  White  Model  Turnips.  Mr.  E. 
Beckett  was  second  with  good  typical  examples  of  Ailsa  Craig, 
Worcester  Prolific  Tomatoes,  and  Smith’s  Bountiful  Pea.  Mr.  S. 
Bremmell  third. 
Handsome  prizes  were  also  offered  by  Messrs.  Webb  and  Sons, 
Stourbridge,  for  eight  distinct  kinds.  Again  there  was  a  good 
entiy.  Mr.  B.  Ashton  was  awarded  first  prize  for  a  fine  collec¬ 
tion.  His  kinds  were  Peerless  Cauliflower.  Solid  White  Celery, 
Champion  Prize  Leeks,  New  Prizewinner  Runner  Beans,  Renown 
Potatoes  (very  good).  Chancellor  Tomatoes.  Kaiser  Peas,  and 
Ailsa  Craig  Onions.  Mr.  W.  L.  Bastin,  gardener  to  Sir  A.  Hen¬ 
derson,  Buscot  Park,  Faringdon,  was  second,  and  Mr.  W. 
Folkes,  gardener  to  the  Rt.  Hon.  T.  F.  Halsey,  M.P.,  Hemp¬ 
stead,  Herts.,  brought  up  the  rear. 
The  silver  challenge  bowl,  valued  at  £15,  and  offered 
b3"  Mr.  R.  Sydenham,  Tenbj'  Street,  Birmingham,  for  the 
greatest  number  of  points,  was  again  won  by  Mr.  W’^.  Leith, 
gardener  to  Col.  O.  R.  Middleton,  The  C'hase,  Ross,  who  has  now 
secured  the  nece.ssary  third  victory,  and  the  handsome  bowl  now 
becomes  his  propertju  In  most  of  the  single  di.sh  classes  the  com¬ 
petition  was  good  and  the  entries  numerous.  This  was  especially 
so  in  the  classes  for  Onions,  Parsnips,  Celery,  Runner  Beaim, 
Potatoes,  Tomatoes  and  Peas. 
Certificates  and  Awards  of  Merit. 
Carnation  Aglaia  (A.M.i,  from  F,  Bouskell,  Esq. 
Carnations  Mrs.  Nicholson  and  C.  Gladys,  both  A.lM.’s,  from  Mr. 
Aid  srsey. 
Chrysanthemum  maximum  leucanthemum  (A.M.),  from  F. 
Bouskell,  Esq. 
Chrysanthemum  maximum  King  Edward  (F.C.C.),  from  W.  Angus, 
Penicuik,  N.B. 
Dahlias  (Cactus);  Brightness  (F.C.C.),  Shrewsbury  (A.M  ),  and 
GolJen  Drop  (A.M.);  each  from  S.  Mortimer,  Rowledge,  Surrey.  *  * 
Lucifer  {F.(3.(4.),  from  Dobbie  and  Co. 
Hippeastrum  Guiding  Star  (F.C.C. ),  Meteor  (F.C.C.),  Vesta 
(A.M.),  Draconis  (A.M.),  all  from  Capt.  Holford. 
Carnation  Queen  (A.M  ),  from  Mr.  Jos.  Lambert,  Southport. 
Senecio  clivorum  (F.C.C.),  from  J.  Veitch  and  Sons,  Limited  ;  also 
Astilbe  Davidi  (F.C.C.),  from  the  same. 
Non-oompstitive  Exhibits. 
Mr.  Amos  Peny,  of  Winchmore  Hill,  London,  struck  out  a 
new  line  in  horticultural  exhibiting  bj^  staging  a  group  of 
water  plants,  having  Nymphaea  blooms  in  front.  His  table 
contained  the  comparative! new  Glj’ceria  spectabilis  fol.  var., 
and  the  graceful  Miscanthus  gracilis.  Juncus  zebrinus  and  J. 
spiralis  were  also  noted ;  but  there  were  a  great  variety  of 
subjects.  A  varietj'  of  the  Water  Forget-me-not  named  The 
Czar,  and  the  Mjn’iophjdlum  proserpinaeoides  were  here. 
Messrs.  Dobbie  and  Co.,  of  Rothesay,  here  staged  the  collec¬ 
tion  of  Potatoes  noted  in  our  report  of  the  Drill  Hall  Show. 
They  had  in  addition  cut  Dahlia  flowers,  including  Mrs.  Mawley 
3’ellow,  J.  J.  Jackson  deep  crimson.  Ibis,  orange-cochifteal  ; 
P.  W.  Tulloch,  rosy-mauve,  with  bronze  centre;  and  they  had 
many  other  new  varieties.  Besides  these,  there  were  pompon 
Dahlias,  and  a  fairl.y  large  selection  of  Pansies. 
Messrs.  Jackman  and  Son  contributed  a  collection  of  herba¬ 
ceous  cut  flowers  of  the  best  and  showiest  sorts,  with  Alpines 
naturally  arranged  in  rockwork.  The  selection  was  choice, 
and  must  have  greatly  pleased  the  lovers  of  these  plants. 
Oranges  and  other  species  of  the  Citrus  tribe  were  brought 
forward  by  Miss  Talbot  (gardener,  Mr.  R.  Milner),  Margam 
