Village Life
CLAYDON FLOWER SHOW
Monday, August sth. President—The Rev. G. Harford-Battersby; treasurer. Sir Edmund Yerney, Bari.,* secretary, Mr. J. Coleman. Committee. —Steeple Claydon: Dr. Benson, and Messrs. A. Hedderwiok, Jas. Paradine, J. Rogers, Jos. Whiting.—East and Botolph Claydon : Messrs. T. Tomes, H. Tomes, Chapman, J. Webb, jun., G. Chapman, W. Chapman, sen., W. Hughes. —Middle Claydon: Messrs. J. R. Ager, Thos. Lester, Stevens, I. Milsom, W. J. Morey, J. Bradley The twelvth annual exhibition of the Claydon Horticultural Society, was held the kind permission Sir Edmund and Lady Verney, in the lovely grounds of Clay don House. good trio of features attract visitors to this annual fete on August Bank Holiday. There are the superb displays of flowers, fruit and vegetables; the amateur athletic sports and bicycle races; and the world-renowned gardens and grounds, whioh are on this day thrown open to the fullest extent. Naturally such a menu is sufficient to enable the holiday to retain its position, despite the ever-increasing counter-attractions on this summer national holiday, and are glad to be able to say that notwithstanding the showery weather the attendance was even larger than last year, and that the takings the gate amounted to about £3O. As usual the flori and horticultural exhibits were staged in a large marquee, and were of the most excellent growth and quality; indeed it is not too much to say that of late years it has been to the growers of the Claydons that our local exhibitions have bad lo look for many of their chief stands, and jealous eyes have been oast at the premier honours which the Claydons have gained. This year Mr. I. Milsom, head-gardener at Claydon Gardens, and who has been engaged as lecturer under the Technical Education Committee, bad applied to the Royal Horticultural Society for the offer of their medal for the most successful exhibitor the show. In this he was successful, and there was no doubt that the honor attaohiug to the medal was the means of enlarging the number of entries, and also enhancing the quality of the exhibits. The bronze medal was won by Dr. Benson, with 210 points, whioh was far ahead of any other exhibitor. Amongst the chief features of the contents of the tents were the groups of flowers sent R. Mather, Esq., The Camp; Mr. Selwoed’s stand of stooks and Miss Williams’ pressed flowers. The wild flowers were an especially good array. Near at hand the Rev. G. Harford-Battersby (Reotor), and Mrs. Battersby and a number of friends were again engaged with supplying teas to the Company, the proceeds to be devoted to the Zenana Missions. Mr. John Webb again was entrusted with the general catering (non-alcoholic) and his prices gave full satisfaction. The gardens and greenhouses were visited by the company, who highly appreciated this treat of inspecting the oontents, which are so admirably kept by Mr. Milsom. The Weedon (near Aylesbury) brass band bad been engaged, and played during the afternoon and evening. The athletic sports and bioyole races came off on the lawn on the eonth front of the House, and though rain continued to fall during the greater part of the time, the various events were closely watched by the interested spectators. At 7 o’clock the prizes were distributed to the winners by Lady Yerney. and at the close of the pleasant ceremony, the Reotor proposed three hearty cheers to her ladyship. These were given with full gusto, and the compliment was suitably acknowledged Sir Edmund Yerney. SCHEDULE OF FRIZES. Auateubs—Plahts nr Pots. Three xonaie geraniums, in flower, 4s, 2s fid-1, Ur. D. Jaokson ; 2, Dr. Benson Three fuchsias, in variety, 4s, 2s fid—l, Mr. Jackson; 2, Dr. Benson Throe ferns, 4s, 2s fid—l, Dr. Benson ; 2, Ur. H. J. Tomes Three taberons-roated begonias, in pot, 4s, fid —l, Dr. Benson ;2, Ur. D. Jackson Amateurs—Cot Flowers. Six varieties of roses, 4s, 2s fid—l, Dr. Benson no second Six stocks, not less than three varieties, shown grown, 3s, 2s —1, Ur. D. Jackson ; 2, Ur. Geo. Dodge Six double zinnias, 3s, 2s —1, Dr. Benson ; 2, Mr. Geo. Dodge Six French marigolds, 3s, 2s—l, Dr. Benson ; 2, Ur. D. Jackson Six cactus dsbliss, 3s, 2s—l, Dr, Benson ;2, Ur. D. Jaokson Six pompone dahlias, 3f, 2a—l, Dr. Benson ; 2, Mr. Gao. Dodge Bouquet for the hand, ss, 2s 6d—l, Mr. Jackson ; 2, Mr. Goo. Dodge Three button-hole bouquets, for gentlemen’s coats, 3s, 2s—l, Mr. W. Dodge j2, Mr. Geo. Dodge Amateues—Fbhit. Collection of fruit for dessert, in not less than fire distinct kinds, ss, 2s 6d—l, Dr. Benson; 2, Mr. J. Webb Plate strawberries, two dozen, 3s, 2s—l, Mr. Geo. Dodge; no second Plate of raspberries, three dozen, 3s, 2s—l, Dr. Benson; 2, Mr. H. J. Tomes Plate of red gooseberries, two dozen, 2s, Is—l, Mr. Geo. Dodge; Mr. Webb Plate of green gooseberries, two dozen, 2s, la—No entry Pound of red currants, 2s, Is —1, Dr. Benson; 2, Mr. D. Jackson Pound of white currants, 2s, la—l, Mr. D. Jackson ; 2, Mr. 11. Tomes Found of black currants, 2s, Is —1, Mr. D. Jackson ; 2, Dr. Benson Eight dessert apples, 3s, 2s—l, Mr. F. W. Lester; 2, Dr. Benson Eight cooking apples, 3s, 2s—l, Mr. F. W. Lester; 2, Dr. Benson Auatsuxs—Vegetables. Twelve round white potatoes, 3s, 2s—l, Mr. D. Jackson; 2, Mr. J. Rogers Twelve round coloured potatoes, 3s, 2s—l, Mr. D. Jackson ; 2, Mr. H. J. Tomes Twelve long white potatoes, 3s, 2s—l, Mr. J. Rogers; 2, Mr. D. Jackson Twelve long coloured potatoes, 3s, 2s —1, Mr. J. Rogers; 2, Mr. D. Jackson Bunoh of intermediate carrots, six in the bnuoh, 3s, 23—1, Dr. Benson j 2, Mr. F. W. Lester Bunch of short-horn carrots, six in the bunoh, 3% 2s—l, Dr. Benson; 2, Mr. J. Rogers Eight autumn-sown onions, 3s, 2s —1, Dr. Benson; no second Eight spring-sown onions, 3s, 2s—l, Mr. D. Jackson 2, Dr. Benson Three cabbages, 2s, Is—l, Mr. F. W. Lester; 2, Mr. . Rogers Six turnips, 2s, Is —1, Dr. Benson; 2, Mr. J. Rogers Three slicks rhubarb, 2s, Is—l, Mr. D. Jackson ; 2, Mr. Geo. Dodge. Dozen pods of broad beans, 2s, Is —1, Mr. D. Jackson; Mr. Geo. Dodge. Dozen long pod beans, 3s, 2s—l, Mr. D. Jackson ; 2, Mr. J. Rogers. Two dozen pods dwarf French beans, 3s, 2s —1, Mr. H. J. Tomes; 2, Mr. D. Jackson. Two dozen pods runner beans, 3s, 2s—l, Mr. D. Jackson; Dr. Benson. Two dozen pods peas, 3s, 2s—l, Mr. D. Jackson ; 2, Mr. J. Rogers. Three cos lettuce, 2?, Is —1, Dr. Benson 2, Mr. D. Jackson. Two white vegetable marrows, 2?, Is—l, Mr. F. W. Lester; 2, Mr. Geo. Dodge. Two green vegetable marrows, 2?, Is—l, Mr. D. Jackson; 2, Dr. Benson. Three cauliflowers, 2s, Is —1, Dr. Benson; 2, Mr. F. W. Lester. Three sticks of celery, 2», Is —1, Dr. Benson; 2, Mr. Geo. Dodge. Brace of cucumbers, 3>, 2s—l, Mr. Geo. Dodge ; 2, Dr. Benson. Six parsnips, 2-‘, Is —1, Dr. Benson; 2, Mr. D. Jackson. Three beetroots, 2s, Is —1, Dr. Benson; 2, Mr. Geo. Dodge. , Collection of vegetables in eight distinct kinds, 7s. 61, ss—l, Dr. Benson; 2, Mr. Geo. Dodgo. Cottagers – Flowers in Pots. Calceoloria in pot, 2?., Is —1, A. J. Paradine; second
Buckingham Advertiser and Free Press – Saturday 10 August 1895
