338 THE FLORIST. 



of Rosslyn and Do^vnie's Isabella appeared to us as the only desirable 

 varieties. 



For the Silver Cup (value three guineas) offered to nurserymen for 

 the twelve best and most distinct spikes of Hollyhocks, there were 

 three competitors. The prize was awarded to Messrs. Dowmie and 

 Laird, West Coates, for Watford Surprise, Fehcia, Penelope, Margaret 

 Ann, Souvenir, Yellow Model, Lizzy, Pourpre de Tyi-e, Beauty of 

 Beechwood, Emperor, Joan of Arc, and Eva. The second prize (two 

 guineas) was awarded to I\Iessrs. Ballantyne and Sons, Dalkeith, for 

 Napoleon, Scarlet King, Sulphur Queen, Romulus, Pourpre de Tyre, 

 Shaded Model, Glory of Cheshunt, Safranot, Penelope, Lizzy, General 

 Bern, and a seedling, A third premium was voted to Messrs. Dickson 

 and Co., Leith Walk. The first stand contained fine spikes of Felicia, 

 Penelope, Lizzy, and Beauty of Beechwood. 



Simultaneously with the fruit exhibition, the Annual Grand Dahlia 

 and Hollyhock Competition (open to the United Kingdom) was held in 

 the Society's garden. 



For the Silver Cup (value three guineas), offered to nurserymen for 

 the best twenty-four blooms of Dahlias, there were seven competitors. 

 The prize was awarded to Messrs. J. Dickson and Sons, Inverleith 

 Nurseries, for Duke of Wellington, Crocus, Lilac King, Mr. Seldon, 

 Queen of Dahlias, Annie Salter, White Standard, Miss Caroline, Fanny 

 Keynes, Princess Radziville, John Edward, Sir R. Whittington, Sir F. 

 Thesiger, Malvina, JMorning Star, Mrs. Seldon, George Glenny, Bishop 

 of Hereford, Mrs. Ferguson, Amazon, John Keynes, Robert Bruce, Bob, 

 and Barmaid. The second prize (two guineas) was assigned to Mr. 

 Thomas Handasyde, Glen Nursery, Musselburgh, for Robert Bruce, 

 George Glenny, Caractacus, White Standard, Duke of Wellington, 

 Fanny Keynes, Phantom, Ma Beaute, Barmaid, Malvina, Queen of 

 Dahlias, Mr. Seldon, Lady Bathurst, Amazon, Jaune de Passy, Bob, 

 Sir F. Bathurst, Rachel Rawlings, Princess Radziville, Sir J. Franklin, 

 Mrs. Ferguson, Frederick Jerome, Mrs. Rawlings, and Sir C. Napier. 

 The third prize (one guinea) was voted to Messrs. DowTiie and Laird, 

 West Coates Nursery. 



In this class, out of the seven competitors, three stands that were placed 

 were clear away from the others in quality ; the first stand was good, 

 and contained some fine blooms, the best of which were Duke of Wel- 

 lington and Robert Bruce ; Princess Radziville was also fine, very large, 

 and high coloured ; Queen of Dahlias was a noble specimen, and very 

 perfect ; so was Fanny Keynes, Lilac King, and John Edward. The 

 only faulty bloom was Sir R. Whittington, rather young, and wanting 

 that fine outline and centre which another day would have given to 

 the flower. The second stand was also good, but had a few faulty 

 centres ; however it contained some good blooms, the best of which 

 were White Standard, Lady Bathurst, Jaune de Passy, and the old 

 favourite (though unconstant) Frederick Jerome. 



For the Silver Cup (value three guineas), offered to practical 

 gardeners and amateurs, for the best twelve blooms of Dahlias, there 

 were fourteen competitors. The prize was gained by Mr. Young, 

 gardener to Mrs. Ferguson, Archerfield, with Duke of Wellington, 



