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by any other black grapes in the sbow, whether for size or colour. The best 

 basket, containing not less than 12 lb., came frona Mr. Meredith, -who sent superb 

 samples of Black Hamburgh, distancing all competitors ; second, Mr. Tansley. 

 But in the class for three bunches of Black Hamburghs, Mr. Meredith met his 

 match in Mr Clements, of East Barnet, who were placed iqual first. To sav ibat 

 Mr. Meredith's were finely finished is less necessary than to say that Mr. Clements 

 stood equal with bunches that were irreproachable, both as to size and the fine 

 colour and bloom of the berries. Mr. Turnbul], gardener to the Duke of Marl- 

 borough, took first place in the class for Black Prince with finely-finished samples, 

 colour and bloom perfect. Mr. Allport, gardener to H. Akroyd, Esq., put up West's 

 St. Peter's, finely grown. Mr. Meredith sent a bunch of Black Hamburgh weighing 

 7 lb. 5 oz. It was in perfect colour and unbroken bloom. 



IJ kite Grapes were generally defective. But a bold exception must be made in 

 favour of the three bunches of Muscat of Alexandria sliown by Mr. Turner. These 

 were grand bunches, fine berries, and the colour the exact shade of greyish amber 

 at which this fine grape is perfect for the table. Mr. Recoixl, gardener to Colonel 

 Lloyd, Hawkhurst, took first place in the class for ani/ dish with a huge bunch of 

 Marchioness of Hastings, 8 lb. 3 oz. ; this is a good white grape, small in the berry, 

 and rarely ripens a nice colour ; second, Mr. Lynn, gardener to Lord Boston, 

 Hedsor, with Jjuckland Sweetwater, finely grown, but wanting ten days to finish 

 them ; third, Mr. M. Henderson, with good bunches of white Muscadine. 



Peaches and Nectarines. — The best four dishes came from Mr. Allen, gardener 

 to Captain Clegg, who had fine samples of Bellegarde and Noblesse peaches, and 

 Scarlet and Brugnon nectarines, all of good size and good in colour. Second, 

 Mr. Masters, gardener to Earl Macclesfield, who had Koyal George and Early 

 Grosse Mignonne peaches, and Elruge and Violet Hative nectarines. The best two 

 dishes came from Mr. Sawkins, gardener to J. Smith, Esq., who had Royal 

 Charlotte and Violette Hative peaches. They were equally remarkable for size, 

 perfection, and colour. In other dishes were fine samples of Royal George, Galande, 

 and Violette Hative peaches, and Violette Hative nectarines. 



3Ielons were plentiful. Equal first, for gree7i-Jieshed, Messrs. Miller and "Weir. 

 The first had Combe Abbey Hybrid ; the second had Hybrid Cashmere. Equal 

 second, Messrs. Ross and Record. Tlie first had Golden Perfection, and the second 

 had Conqueror of Europe. Scarlet-fleshed : First, Mr. Weir, with Windsor Prize, a 

 handsome and finely- flavoured variety. Equal second, Messrs. Goldsmith and 

 Belch, with Scarlet Gem. 



Strawherries. — The best four dishes came from Mr, Widdowson. The varieties 

 were Empress Eugenie, Sir Charles Napier, President, and Oscar, the four finest 

 sbow strawberries in existence, and the third in the list one of the handsomest and 

 most useful grown. Second, Mr. Turner, witb Dr. Hogg, Leon de St. Lannier, a 

 large coxcomb-shaped, finely-coloured fruit, Sir Joseph Paxton, and Sir Charles 

 Napier. Third, Mr. M'lndoe, Avith Comte de Paris, Marguerite, Empress Eugenie, 

 President. Fourth, Mr. Lydiard, with British Queen, Sir Charles Napier, Sir Joseph 

 Paxton, and Comte de Paris. Mr. Horwood sent fine samples of Kittley's Goliath, 

 and Mr. Bailey, of Shardeioes, sent a seedling called Princess Mary, which is 

 reported to be prolific, and to possess a first-rate pine flavour. 



Birmingham Rose Show, Thursday and Friday, July 5 and 6. — The time 

 chosen for this exhibition suited the season and the roses better thau the date of 

 any other similar exhibition of the year. Roses were in a better state to cut at 

 than on the date of the Crystal Palace exhibition, and it was the best affair of the 

 kind that has yet taken place, because of the abundance and the perfection of the 

 flowers. The schedule, too, was much better planned than we of the metropolitan 

 district are accustomed to ; the great trade classes extending to seventy-two, 

 instead of the customary and cumbersome ninety-six ; and in both the trade and 

 amateur sections there were classes adapted to place competitors as nearly as 

 possible on a level as to geographical advantages. In the great trade class open to 

 the United Kingdom, the awards were, 1st, Messrs. Paul and Son, Cheshunt ; 2nd, 

 Mi-. Cranston, King's Acre, Hereford ; 3rd, Mr. Cant, of Colchester. 



Messrs. Faid and Son's I'irst Prize Seventy-two. — Eugene Boucier, Narcisse, 

 Emotion, Lord Clyde, Beauty of AValtham, Le Rhone, Turenne, Souvenir d'Elise, 

 Lselia, Madame Julie Daran, Captain Roguat, Charles Lawson, Gen. Jacqueminot, 

 John Hopper, Gustav Bonnet, Lord Macaulay, Marechal Niel, Madame Charles 



