IRISH GARDENING. 



XI. 



which included well-g^rown ferns, azaleas, rhododendrons, 

 citisiis, aurs and palms, and some grand vases of roses 

 and American tree carnations. White Perfection, Halle- 

 warden, White Lawson, and Mrs. Burnett being- about 

 the best vase« of carnations in a very fine exhibit. A 

 gold medal a so awarded, and well deserved. Messrs. 

 Watson, Clontarf, had some lovely floral desig-ns, also 

 wreaths and crosses exquisitely executed, and a g^old 

 medal was awarded. Heath, of Cheltenham, had grand 

 carnations (Robt. Craig" Aristocrat), lovely orchids in 

 variety, and a large and varied collection of hardy 

 plants and scented-leaved g-eraniums. Awarded a g^old 

 medal. W. T. 



Athboy " Daf fydowndiUy." 



This show was held on Tuesday, April 21st, in the 

 Natitmal Schools, which were kindly lent for the 

 occasion. The weather was fine and the attendance 

 exceptionally g^ood. The entries were numerous, and 

 the exhibits in the several classes — open, amateur and 

 cottagfers — of a hig^h order of merit. 



In the classes for Narcissi, which were well filled, the 

 following" varieties were especially deserving" of notice : — 

 Madam de Graaff, Glory of Leiden, Madam Plenip, 

 Maximus, Golden Bell, Victoria, Albatross, Vesuvius, 

 M. J. Berkeley, Sensation, Poiteau, Duchess ot West- 

 minister, Katharine Spurrell, Orang"e, Sulphur and 

 Golden Phrcnix, besides all the best of the older varieties. 



The principal prize-winiiers were : — For 3 pots 

 cinerarias, Mrs. Murray ; 2nd, Mrs. Hone Dyas. Thirty 

 varieties of daffodils (3 blooms), C. W. Parr ; 2nd, 

 Mrs. McVeag"h ; 3rd, Mrs. Wilkinson. Eig"hteen 

 varieties of daffodils (5 blooms), prizes presented by 

 Messrs. Hogfg" and Robertson, Mrs. McVeag"h ; 2nd, C. 

 W. Parr; 3rd, Mrs. Carew ; hig"hly commended, Mrs. 

 Moore, Cavan. Primulas (3 pots), C. P. Coghill ; 2nd, 

 Mrs. Hone Dyas. Twelve distinct varieties, special 

 prize presented by Messrs. Joseph Orr and Sons, 

 Belfast, C. W. Parr ; 2nd, Mrs McVeag"h ; 3rd, Miss 

 Wilkinson. Roses (6 blooms), Mrs. Hone Dyas ; 2nd, 

 Mrs. Murray ; higfhly commended, Mrs. Langfan. St. 

 Brigfid anemones, Mrs. Carew ; 2nd, Miss Taylor. Best 

 arrangfed basket of daffodils, Mrs. Parr ; 2nd, Mrs. 

 Murray. Twelve vases of hardy cut flowers, C. W. 

 Parr ; 2nd, Mrs. Parr ; 3rd, Mrs. Hopkins. Four pots 

 of dafl'odils, prizes presented by Messrs. Alex. Dickson 

 and Son, Ltd., C. W. Parr; 2nd, Mrs. McVeag^h. 



In the open classes Messrs. McGredy's prize was 

 won by C. W. Parr, and in the amateur and cottag^ers' 

 sections Messrs. Hug"h Dickson's was divided between 

 Mrs. Bracken and C. W. Parr. 



When the accounts are completed it is hoped to have 

 a fair balance for the Royal National Hospital for Con- 

 sumption. 



Special thanks are due to Mr. C. F. Ball, Glasnevin, 

 for his competent judg"ing" ; also to the many friends 

 who helped so liberally with the prizes. 



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