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tastes  seemed  to  differ  much  as  to  whether  or  not  she  deserved 
it.  Her  exhibit  was  rich,  but  certainly  not  elegant. 
Vegetables. — In  the  collection  for  twelve  kinds,  Mr.  Gibson, 
Danesfield,  Great  Marlow,  towered  above  his  fellows,  which  was 
as  handsome  a  collection  as  ever  exhibited,  but  judging  from  the 
points  awarded  compared  with  the  possible  obtainable,  the  judges 
had  not  thought  so.  They  must  have  been  in  a  severely  critical 
mood.  His  Onions,  Cauliflowers,  Celery,  Leeks,  Carrots,  and 
Beans  were  specially  good.  Mr.  Harper,  Tulliebelton,  was 
second  with  a  very  fine  lot,  and  Mr.  Rae,  Sunlaws,  was  third. 
In  the  separate  classes  for  vegetables  there  was  a  very  large  dis¬ 
play,  mostly  of  good  quality.  Mr.  Kidd  was  first  for  fine  Cucum¬ 
bers.  Mr.  Macdonald,  Polmont,  for  twelve  very  fine  Tomatoes, 
Mr.  Harper  for  Peas,  and  Mr.  Mackinlay,  West  Park,  for  Beans. 
Mr.  Waldie,  Dollar,  had  beautiful  Celery.  For  twelvei  Leeks 
there  was  a  keen  contest,  Mr.  Macmillan  and  Mr.  J.  Cairns  being 
first  and  second,  both  gardeners  to  the  Earl  of  Home  at  different 
residences.  For  twelve  Onions  Mr.  D.  Murray  was  first  with 
very  fine  samples  of  his  Ailsa  Craig.  Mr.  Caldwell,  Polmont,  was 
first  for  twelve  varieties  of  Potatoes,  six*  of  each,  and  also  for 
twelve  kidney  Potatoes,  Mr.  Hood,  St.  Boswell’s,  being  first  for 
twelve  round  Potatoes. 
Nurserymen  s  Competition. 
These  were  a  prominent  feature  in  the  show*,  the  Roses 
especially  sui*prising  everybody  both  as  to  their  quality  and 
quantity.  For  a  collection  of  hardy  flowers,  not  exceeding  100 
bunches,  a  class  in  which  there  has  been  many  a  keen  fight  in 
Edinburgh,  Messrs.  Cocker  and  Son,  Aberdeen,  had  matters  all 
their  own  way,  their  usual  opponents  from  the  South  being 
absentees;  but  thei  collection  staged  was  well  up  to  their  reputa¬ 
tion,  and  was  a  leading  feature  of  the  show.  For  thirty-six 
Gladioli,  Messrs.  Mair  and  Son,  Prestwick,  w’ere  the  only  exhibi¬ 
tors,  but  their  stand  was  of  outstanding  merit.  Dahlias  were  a 
splendid  class.  For  a  collection  on  a  space  7ft  by  5ft  Mr.  R.  J. 
Hammill,  manager,  the  Vineries,  Acock’s  Green,  was  first  easily 
with  a  very  beautiful  display,  where  quality  and  beauty  of  arrange¬ 
ment  were  both  conspicuous.  Messrs.  Campbell  and  Son,  Blan- 
tyre,  were  second  with  a  good  lot.  They  wmre  also  first  for 
eighteen  bunches  and  twenty-four  blooms  Cactus  Dahlias,  Mr. 
Smellie,  Busby,  following  them  in  both  classes.  Mr.  Smellie  took 
the  lead  for  twenty-four  Show  and  Fancy  Dahlias,  Messrs.  Camp¬ 
bell  following,  and  for  vases  of  Cactus  and  Pompon  Dahlias  Mr. 
Hammill  was  first. 
Tlie  Rose  clasess  were  a  most  beautiful  show%  and  the  various 
prizes  were  most  keenly  competed  for,  chiefly  by  the  old  rivals, 
Messrs.  Cocker,  Croll,  Dundee,  and  Hugh  Dickson,  Belfast. 
Messrs.  Cocker  had  a  long  w’ay  the  best  of  matters — it  seemed  to 
be  their  day.  They  w'ere  first  for  thirty-six,  eighteeji,  and 
tw’elve  blooms,  with  fine  stands  of  good  sized  fresh  blooms  of 
beautiful  colour,  prominent  among  them  being  Captain  Hayward, 
Madame  E.  Verdier,  Marchioness  of  Londonderry,  Caroline 
Testout,  Mrs.  J.  W.  Grant,  Papa  Lambert,  &c.  In  all  three  sec¬ 
tions  Mes.srs.  Croll,  Dundee,  were  second,  and  Mr.  Hugh  Dickson 
third  for  thirty-six  and  eighteen.  In  Tea  Roses  Messrs.  Croll 
and  Adam  and  Craigmile  were  first  and  second.  For  twelve 
crimson  Roses  Messrs.  Croll  were  first  with  beautiful  blooms  of 
J.  S.  Mill,  and  Messrs.  Cocker  second  wdth  very  handsome  Marie 
Baumann.  For  twelve  pinks  Messrs.  Cocker  were  first  with  Mrs. 
Grant  and  Messrs.  Croll  second  with  Mrs.  John  Laing.  For 
twelve  vases  of  Roses  (H.P.’s  barred)  Messrs.  Ferguson,  Dun¬ 
fermline,  were  first  and  Messrs.  Cocker  second,  a  decision  that 
would  have  been  reversed  if  Messrs.  Cocker  had  devoted  a  little 
more  time  to  arrangement.  For  a  collection  of  Roses  to  occupy 
a  space  5ft  by  5ft  Messrs.  Cocker  were  easily  first  with  a  very 
beautiful  stand,  prominent  being  a  splendid  lot  of  Alfred  Colomb, 
Caroline  Testout.  Ards  Rover,  &c.  An  arch,  mostly  of  Dorothy 
Perkins  Cluster  Rose,  was  very  admirable.  This  class  should  be 
allowed  a  little  more  space.  Cut  Chrysanthemums  were  not 
remarkable,  but  Carnations  and  Picotees  in  vases  were  good,  Mr. 
Whitehead,  Selkirk,  leading  for  Carnations  and  Messrs.  Campbell 
for  Picotees. 
Trade  Exhibits. — These  were,  as  usual,  very  numerous  and 
good,  and  they  contributed  much  more  to  the  imposing  and 
beautiful  appearance  of  the  market  than  the  competitive  part  of 
the  exhibition.  'So  popular  is  the  Edinburgh  Autumn  Show  ivith 
trade  exhibitors  that  it  will  soon  be  difficult  to  find  space  for  them 
all  in  the  Waverley  Market.  The  flower  and  plant  loving  public 
are  greatly  indebted  to  the  nurserymen  exhibitors,  as  they  have 
no  other  means  of  seeing  many  of  the  beautiful  things  shown. 
The  most  prominent  group  was  that  of  Messrs.  Laird  and  Sons, 
Ltd.,  occupying  over  1,000  feet  of  space,  and  was  one  of  the  most 
imposing  ever  put  up  even  by  this  large-minded  firm.  Huge 
Palms,  BamboOsS,  Dracaenas,  Crotons,  &c.,  laid  out  in  a  unique 
and  interesting  manner,  filled  in  with  beautiful  clumps  of  Mollis 
Azaleas,  Liliums,  Eulalias,  Orchids,  &c.,  rendered  this  great 
exhibit  a  most  attractive  feature.  One  Palm  (Phoenix  rupicola), 
with  a  spread  of  over  20ft,  was  a  source  of  great  admiration.  A 
gold  modal  was  awarded.  Another  gold  medal  collection  was  the 
beautiful  exhibit  of  Messrs.  Thos.  Methven  and  Sons,  arranged  in 
an  elegant  and  chaste  manner:  the  effect  was  very  pleasing.  In 
the  centre  was  a  large  group  with  Palms,  Acers,  Clematis,  Ac., 
surrounded  by  smaller  groups  of  Liliums,  Chry.santhemums, 
Crotons,  very  beautiful  Cocos  Palms,  &c. 
Mesvsrs.  Dickson  and  Co.’s  group  was  very  large  and  imposing, 
w’ith  wealth  of  colour,  largely  supplied  by  their  new  double  salmon 
bedding  Pelargonium  Coronation  Gem.  Some  Vines  in  beautiful 
fruit,  and  others  with  .striking  "foliage,  w’ere  a  feature  in  this  fine 
exhibit,  also  beautiful  vases  of  Roses.  A  silver-gilt  medal  was 
awarded.  Messrs.  Cunningham  and  Fraser,  Edinburgh,  had  a 
splendid  group  of  .shrubs,  including  grand  specimen  Hollies;  also 
a  most  attractive  display  of  hardy  border  flowers.  (Gold  Medal.) 
Mr.  John  Downie’s  exhibit  was  on  a  table  and  had  a  most  im¬ 
posing  effect,  largely  consisting  of  cut  flowers  (arranged  with  great 
ability),  hardy  flowers.  Carnations,  Begonias,  Violas,  Ac.,  being 
most  noticeable.  (Silver-gilt  Medal.) 
Mr.  John  Forbes,  Hawick,  exhibited  a  stand  such  as  he  is 
noted  for,  of  everything  choice  in  florists’  flowers,  Carnations, 
Phloxes,  Pentstemons,  Dahlias,  Ac.  ;  also  a  circular  group  on  the 
floor  of  East  Lothian  Stock  and  Hollyhock  spikes,  wdiich  were 
rather  bare  for  effect.  (Silver  Medal.) 
Messrs.  Storrie  and  Storrie,  Dundee,  had  a  most  attractive 
table,  and  most  beautifully  arranged,  of  Apples  in  pots,  Begonias, 
Cockscombs,  Feathered  Celosias,  Streptocarpus,  new  Iceland 
Poppies,  and  a  host  of  other  things.  This  w^as  one  of  the  most 
attractive  exhibits  in  the  show.  (Silver-gilt  Medal.) 
Messrs.  Dobbie  and  Co.,  Rothesay,  had  a  gay  and  beautiful 
stand  well  arranged,  as  all  their  exhibits  are,  prominent  being 
Cactus  Dahlias  (including  their  new  gem  Lucifer),  Chrysanthe¬ 
mums,  Violas,  and  Fuchsias  of  fulgens  strain,  of  which  one  (R.  H. 
Hennell)  received  an  award  of  merit.  (Gold  Medal.) 
Messrs.  James  Grieve  and  Sons,  Redbraes  Nurseries,  had  a 
beautiful  exhibit  of  hardy  flowers,  including  early  Chrysanthe¬ 
mums,  Violas,  Carnations,  and  other  attractive  subjects,  an 
award  of  merit  being  given  for  their  new  white  Chrysanthemum, 
J.  C.  Grieve.  (Silver  Medal.) 
Messrs.  Laing  and  Mather,  Kelso,  had  a  large  table  of  cut 
Carnations  in  great  variety  and  choice  quality,  most  elegantly 
arranged.  At  each  end  of  the  table  was  a  miniature  rockery 
planted  wdth  alpine  gems,  the  whole  having  a  pleasing  and 
fascinating  aspect.  (Gold  Medal.)  Messrs.  Campbell  and  Sons, 
Blantyre,  exhibited  choice  variety  of  Cactus  Dahlias,  Carna¬ 
tions,  Ac.  (Silver  Medal.) 
Mr.  Henry  Eckford,  Wem,  had  his  usual  special  exhibit  of 
Sweet  Peas,  which  were  highly  interesting,  but  his  collection  thi.s 
.season,  while  containing  all  the  choicest  sorts  with  which  his 
name  is  associated,  had  little  of  novelty.  Dorothy  Tennant  was 
the  only  one  present  that  the  public  wmre  anxious  to  see.  Samples 
of  Edward  the  Seventh  and  Scarlet  Gem  would  have  been  welcome. 
(Silver  Medal.) 
Messrs.  Wm.  Thomson  and  Sons,  Ltd.,  Clovenfords,  had  a 
nice  table  of  decorative  plants,  and  baskets  of  Grapes  and  Toma¬ 
toes  grown  with  their  well-know*n  stimulants.  (Silver-gilt  Medal.) 
Messrs.  Kent  and  Brydon,  Darlington,  had  a  small  but  interesting 
collection  of  Carnations.  (Bronze  Medal.) 
A  dainty  corner  in  the  exhibition  was  under  the  south  gallery, 
where  four  of  the  most  attractive  exhibits  w^ere  located.  Messrs. 
Blackmore  and  Langdon,  from  Bath,  presenting  a  charming  stand 
of  double  Begonias,  which  captivated  the  fancy  of  the  northern 
growers,  no  such  beautiful  exhibit  having  been  seen  here  before. 
W.  Sparshott  (bright  scarlet),  Dorothy  Hardwick  (pink), 
Avalanche  (white),  and  Countess  of  Warwick  (golden  apricot)  were  * 
very  beautiful.  (Silver  Medal.) 
Mr.  T.  Jannock,  the  noted  Lily  grower  from  Dersingham, 
made  his  first  appearance  in  Edinburgh,  with  a  very  dainty  exhibit 
of  Lily  and  retarded  Lilacs.  The  Lily  was  the  niagnificent  variety 
known  as  “  Fortin,”  and  was  ahead  of  anything  ever  seen  here 
before.  The  Lilacs  w*ere  in  beautiful  bloom.  (Silver  Medal.) 
Mr.  A.  F.  Dutton,  Bexley  Heath,  who  has  recently  leaped  into 
fame  as  a  grow’er  of  perpetual  Carnations,  had  a  very  beautiful 
exhibit,  set  up  with  charming  taste,  which  gave  the  exhibit  quite 
the  air  of  novelty.  Floriform,  Royalty,  H.  B.  Crane,  Madame 
Melba,  and  others  wmre  very  fine. 
Messrs.  Todd  and  Co.,  florists,  Shandwick  Place,  had  for  their 
exhibit  “  A  Dream  of  Roses,”  and  was  perhaps  quite  the  most 
dainty  setting  ever  accorded  the  queen  of  flowers.  A  table  Ibft 
in  length  was  devoted  to  bouquets,  baskets,  a  magnificent  harp 
standing  5ft  high,  an  upright  cross  of  white  Roses,  charmingly 
sprayed  witli  pink,  a  wreath  of  crimson  and  pink,  and  a  lyre  of 
Pearl  and  Sunset  yellow  Roses,  set  in  Prunus  Pissardi  foliage. 
The  whole  was  nicely  upholstered,  and  was  a  source  of  great 
attraction  to  visitors.  (Gold  Medal.) 
Messrs.  James  Dickson  and  Sons,  Edinburgh,  were  awarded  a 
Silver  Medal  for  a  small  collection  of  cut  flowers  and  a  fine  lot  of 
standard  Bays,  used  to  decorate  the  entrance  hall.  The  Ranelagh 
Nursery  Company,  Leamington,  had  a  nice  lot  of  their  new 
Asparagus  myriocladus.  (Bronze  Medal.) 
Messrs.  Lister,  Rothesay,  had  miscellaneous  cut  flow’ers  (Silver 
Medal) ;  Mr.  James  Rowatt.  Glas.sford,  a  nice  table  chiefly  Pent- 
stemon.s  of  best  varieties  (Bronze  Medal).  Mr.  "Wm.  Angm, 
