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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
August  20,  1903. 
gardenei'  to  F.  C.  D.  Castle,  Esq.,  had  good  hardy  fruits.  Earl’s 
Favourite  from  J.  H.  Kenion,  Esq.,  was  the  premier  Melon. 
The  vegetable  class  were  of  the  highest  credit,  Mr.  H.  D. 
Trelawny,  proving  a  great  winner,  with  nine  varieties,  consist¬ 
ing  of  Ailsa  Craig  Onions.  Eclipse  Cauliflower,  Duke  of  Albany 
Peas,  Potato  Snowdrop,  Polegate  Tomato,  Sutton’s  Best  of  All 
Runners,  Superlative  Celery,  Snowball  Turnip,  and  Sutton’s 
Model  Red  Carrot.  Other  most  succe.ssful  exhibitors  were  Mr. 
J.  H.  Clarke.  T.  Joynson,  J.  Coulthrop,  and  J.  Lee. 
In  concluding,  I  may  say  that  T.  B.  Kendall,  Esq.,  the 
courteous  chairman,  and  R.  Meaker,  Esq.,  secretary,  did  valuable 
work  to  make  the  show  a  success,  without  the  absence  of  music 
or  any  outside  attraction.  The  unnaming  of  exhibits  was  mo.st 
annoying  to  the  public,  and  in  some  cases  to  those  versed  in  the 
work  of  reporting.  Rule  4  in  the  schedule  should  on  future 
occasion.s  be  strictly  enforced. 
Mr.  H.  Middlehurst  had  a  handsome  collection  of  Sweet 
Peas. — R.  P.  R. 
SparkMll  and  District,  August  15tli. 
Stormy  weather  was  associated  with  the  holding  of  the  third 
annual  summer  show  in  connection  with  this  enterprising  society. 
In  evidence  of  its  increasing  popularity,  it  may  be  remarked 
that  during  the  past  year  there  has  been  an  increase  of  100  in 
»the  membership,  which  now  stands  at  500.  Prizes  to  the  value 
of  £150  were  offered,  with  no  fewer  than  150  classes,  and  a 
largely  increased  number  of  entries.  Much  credit  is  due  to  the 
courteous  hon.  sec.,  Mr.  Wm.  W.  Staples,  and  his  efficient  staff 
of  committeemen  for  the  Arrangements  throughout.  Despite  the 
unpropitious  state  of  the  weather  the  show  was  well  attended, 
and  a  fair  iiroportion  of  the  visitors  hailed  from  Birmingham. 
Sparkhill  also  boasts  of  a  spring  show,  thus  affording  additional 
evidence  of  the  love  of  horticulture  permeating  the  district. 
In  the  open  class  section  prizes  were  offered  for  arrangements 
of  miscellaneous  plants,  arranged  to  produce  the  best  effect. 
Mr.  G.  Hanoox  proved  to  be  an  ea.sy  first  with  a  tasteful 
arrangement,  in  which  richly  coloured  Codiseums  (Crotons) 
formed  the  leading  feature ;  while  a  cork  bark  covered  arch  at 
the  back  of  the  design,  surmounted  with  an  elegant  Palm  and 
otherwise  tastefully  adorned,  helped  to  complete  the  tout  en¬ 
semble  of  this  aiffistic  composition.  The  second  honours  fell  to 
Councillor  W.  Waters,  Acocks  Green,  for  a  very  effective  de¬ 
velopment,  with  Mr.  S.  Mason  in  the  third  position.  Stove  and 
greenhouse  plants  were  fairly  well  .staged  by  Messrs.  G.  Hancox 
and  Waters.  Begonias,  Fuchsias,  Pelargoniums,  and  ornamental 
foliage  plants  were  also  shown  by  various  exhibitors. 
Cactus  Dahlias  were  very  well  staged,  the  winners  being 
Messrs.  M.  W.  Pemberton,  T.  AVilliams,  and  G.  Ingram,  in  the 
order  named.  Pompon  Dahlias  were  nicely  shown  by  Messrs. 
Pemberton,  W.  E.  Wilson,  and  G.  Ingram,  and  Roses  by  Messrs. 
R.  Dawes,  J.  W.  Simcox,  and  G.  F.  Spittle.  Carnations  and 
Picotees  did  much  credit  to  the  successful  contestants,  Messrs.  J. 
Gregg,  W.  Pemberton,  and  J.  W.  Smart.  Sweet  Peas  formed  a 
pleasing  feature,  and  the  prizetakers  were  Messrs.  Hinton  Bros., 
Warwick,  E.  Deakin,  and  W.  Marple. 
For  the  i^rizes  offered  by  Messrs.  Hallams,  seed  merchants, 
Birmingham,  for  nine  distinct  varieties  of  Sweet  Peas,  arranged 
with  their  own  foliage,  Gypsoifliila  paniculata,  or  Fern  fronds, 
Messrs.  C.  Cooke,  C.  Brasier,  and  G.  Chadband  were  the  re¬ 
spective  winners.  For  nine  varieties  of  Sweet  Peas,  arranged 
with  foliage  or  Gypsophiia,  Messrs.  C.  Brasier,  W.  Marple,  and 
W.  Brasier  were  the  successful  contestants,  as  in  order  named. 
Mr.„James  Stredwick,  St.  Leonards-on-Sea,  offered  special  prizes 
for  eighteen  Cactus  Dahlias,  the  only  two  contestants  being 
Muss  May  Edwards  and  Mr.  W.  Deakin,  each  with  very  good 
blooms. 
Prizes  Avere  offered  for  dinner  table  decorations.  In  the 
ladies’  class  the  first  prize  was  aAvarded  to  Mrs.  E.  Pitt,  and 
Miss  Woolman,  Miss  A.  Horton,  and  Miss  B.  Gibson  were  the 
other  winners,  all  with  tastefully  arranged  effects.  These  were 
open  to  ladies  residing  in  the  society’s  district,  i.e.,  within  a 
radius  of  four  miles  of  Camp  Hill  Grammar  School.  Floi'ists 
and  members  of  nurserymen’s  families  may  compete  in  the  above 
class  19  ;  Avhilst  in  class  20,  for  dinner  table  decorations,  florists’ 
and  members  of  nurserymen’s  families  are  excluded.  The  first 
was  accorded  to  Miss  M.  E.  Clarke;  second,  Mrs.  Machin ; 
third,  Mrs.  E.  Bodley ;  fourth,  Miss  J.  A.  Tidmus;  and  fifth. 
Miss  E.  Matthews,  for  most  tasteful  creations;  and  the  same 
remark  applies  to  Miss  M.  E.  Clarke,  Mrs.  Bodley,  and  Miss 
Guest  for  centre  table  decorations.  Altogether,  the  foregoing 
exhibits  formed  an  attractive  feature  of  the  show.  Strongly 
shown  were  the  various  exhibits  of  cut  flowers,  but  space  Avill  not 
alloAv  details. 
Vegetables,  considering  the  untoAvardness  of  the  season,  Avere 
remarkably  Avell  shoAvn  in  the  major  portion  of  the  exhibits  in 
the  A-arious  clas.ses. 
Honorary  aAvards  were  made  to  Messrs.  Thomson  and  Co., 
Birmingham,  for  a  miscellaneous  collection  of  plants,  Carnations, 
and  Picotees  (sih’er-gilt  medal).  Silver  medals  to  Messrs.  W.  L. 
Pattison,  Shrewsbury,  for  a  fine  collection  of  Violas;  Mr.  H. 
Woolman  for  a  floral  arrangement;  Messrs.  W.  H.  Simpson  and 
Sons,  Birmingham,  for  herbaceous  flowers  and  SAveet  Peas ; 
Councillor  W.  Waters,  Violas  ;  Mr.  W.  B.  Child,  hardy  herbaceous 
floAvers ;  Messrs.  Yates  and  Sons,  Birmingham,  for  cut  flowers  and 
Onions,  the  latter  of  immense  size ;  and  Mr.  L.  E.  Lloyd  for  a 
group  of  plants.  Bronze  medals  to  Messrs.  Hinton  Bros,  for 
Antirrhinums  and  border  Carnations ;  Mr.  E.  Watkins  for  floral 
designs;  Mr.  A.  H.  Foster  for  a  collection  of  plants  and  vege¬ 
tables.  Certificate.s  of  Merit  to  Messrs.  Webb  and  Sons, 
Wordsley,  for  a  collection  of  SAveet  Peas ;  Mr.  G.  Walker  a  group 
of  Begonias;  Mr.  W.  T.  Price  for  a  collection  of  plants;  Mr.  G. 
Andrews,  a  table  decoration;  and  to  Mr.  G.  F.  Spittle,  a  collec¬ 
tion  of  border  Carnations  (seedlings).  Garden  allotment  prizes 
Avere  keenly  contested  for;  also  for  best  kept  gardens. 
Cardiff  Gardeners’. 
The  annual  outing  of  members  took  place  on  Monday, 
Augu.st  10,  Avhen  the  party,  numbering  nearly  fifty,  journeyed 
to  The  Hendre,  Monmouth,  the  beautiful  residence  of  the  Rt. 
Hon.  Lord  Llangattock.  Leaving  Cardiff  in  saloon  carriages  at 
9.30  a.m.,  they  reached  Abergavenny  at  11.10,  Avhere  the  mem¬ 
bers  proceeded  to  the  SAAan  Hotel,  and  a  splendid  dinner  Avas 
seiwed  at  12  o’clock  by  the  host  (Mr.  P.  Lloyd).  Mr.  F.  G. 
Treseder,  F.R.H.S.,  N.D.S.,  occupied  the  chair.  The  toast 
list  Avas  of  a  very  brief  nature,  owing  to  a  limited  time.  The 
chairman  moved  “  The  King  and  Royal  Family.”  Mr.  H.  R. 
Farmer  moved  the  next  toast,  that  of  “  The  President”  (J.  Lynn 
Thomas,  Esq.,  C.B.,  F.R.C.S.,  J.P.).  OAving  to  the  unavoid¬ 
able  absence  of  that  gentleman,  Mr.  Thomas  Malpass,  head  gar- 
gardener  to  that  gentleman,  responded.  “  The  Cardiff  Gar¬ 
deners’  Association  ”  aa  us  proposed  by  Mr.  C.  Phelps  and 
responded  to  by  Messrs.  H.  R.  Farmer,  Thos.  Malpass,  and  John 
Julian.  Mr.  T.  Clark  proposed  “  The  Visitors,”  and  Mr. 
Roddy  re.sponded.  “  The  Chairman  ”  Avas  proposed  by  Mr.  W.  J. 
Prosser  and  responded  to  by  Mr.  F.  G.  Treseder. 
After  the  party  Avas  photographed  they  proceeded  in  brakes 
to  The  Hendre,  Avhich  Avas  reached  after  a  little  OA'er  tAvo  hours’ 
drive  through  the  beautiful  and  picturesque  valley  of  the  Usk. 
Mr.  Thos.  Coomber,  F.R.H.S.,  met  the  members  at  the  entrance 
and  conducted  them  over  his  charge,  Avhere,  as  u.sual,  everything 
looked  spick  and  span  and  in  perfect  order..  Fruits  under  glass, 
viz..  Grapes,  Melons,  Peaches,  Nectarines,  Figs,  and  Tomatoes, 
AA-ere  a  prime  and  useful  lot  for  the  .supply  of  the  mansion. 
Coming  to  the  out.side  crops.  Gooseberries  and  Currants  Avere 
in  abundance,  but,  as  Mr.  Coomber  had  told  many  of  the  mem¬ 
bers  previously  at  our  late  shoAV  (where  he  acted  in  the  capacity 
of  a  fruit  judge),  he  had  no  Apples  nor  Pears,  and  time  it 
appeared  that  he  mu.st  have  suffered  very  seAmrely  by  the 
di.sastrous  hailstorms  during  the  spring,  Avhen  the  trees  Avere  in 
blossom.  The  lawns  and  rockeries  looked  remarkably  Avell,  which 
reflected  great  credit  on  the  management.  Great  interest  Aias 
centred  upon  the  tAvo  trees  recently  planted  by  T.R.H.  the 
Duke  and  Duchess  of  York  (noAv  Prince  and  Princess  of  Wales). 
Bv  special  request  the  members  Avere  photographed  in  front  of 
the  mansion. 
Here  Mr.  Coomber  introduced  the  party  to  the  housekeeper, 
AA’ho  very  courteously  shoAimd  them  the  A'arious  rooms,  con¬ 
spicuous  for  the  beautiful  carA’ing  Avork  and  other  Avorks  of  art, 
besides  many  curios  rich  and  rare.  Tea  (avIucIi  Avas  A'ery 
generously  provided  by  His  Lordship)  Avas  served  and  thoroughly 
appreciated,  after  a  delightful  ramble  amid  bracing  air.  Mr. 
H.  R.  Farmer  moved  a  A'ery  hearty  vote  of  thanks  to  the  Rt.  Hon. 
Lord  Llangattock.  spoke  at  some  length  of  his  generosity  and 
ho.spitality.  Mr.  Malpass  seconded  in  a  few  AA'ell-chosen  AAords. 
In  the  absence  of  His  Lordship,  Mr.  Coomber  very  ably  re¬ 
sponded,  and  .spoke  in  eulogistic  terms  of  his  employer’s  good 
points. 
Mr.  J.  J.  Graham  moved  a  A’ery  hearty  A’ote  of  thanks  to  Mr. 
Coomber,  to  Avhom,  he  said,  the  members  felt  dee^ily  indebted, 
inasmuch  as  he  had  done  all  that  AA’as  possible  to  make  the  day 
Avhat  it  Avas — a  happy  .one.  Mr.  R.  Mayne  seconded.  Mr. 
Coomber  briefly  thanked  the  members  for  the  kind  thoughts  they 
had  for  him.  The  brakes  Avere  noAV  ready  to  conA’ey  the  mem¬ 
bers  back  to  Abei’gaA’enny,  thence  to  the  .station.  Cardiff  vas 
reached  at  ten  p.m.  The  party  unanimously  thanked  the  Hon. 
Secretary,  Avho  had  charge  of  the  arrangements,  adding  that 
everyone  had  most  thoroughly  enjoyed  themseh’es. — J.  Jui.iax. 
Publications  Received. — “The  Orchid  RevieAA’,”  July  and 
August.  *  *  “The  Century  Book  of  Gardening,”  parts  15  to 
19,  Geo.  Newnes,  Ltd.  *  *  » Luther  Burbank,  an  Apprecia¬ 
tion.”  Reprinted  from  “Sunset  Magazine,”  San  Francisco. 
*  *  “Rot  in  Sheep,”  Board  of  Agriculture  Leaflet,  No.  89. 
*  *  “Hop  Aphis,”  Board  of  Agriculture  Leaflet,  No.  88.  *  * 
“The  Journal  of  the  Department  of  Agriculture  of  Victoria, 
Australia”,  May,  1903;  also  Index  to  Vol.  I.  *  *  “The 
Animals’  Friend,”  July,  2d.,  Geo.  Bell  and  Sons,  Covent  Garden. 
