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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 



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were very rich, aud the lighta pure. Mr. S. Ford, F.R.H.S., 

 Leonardelee, Horsham, exhibited a group of Celosiaa, very tine 

 and brilliant in colour. 



Pines. — Of these there is a noble display. For two Queens 

 Mr. Scammell, gardener to C. Reily, Esq., The Priory, Tnn- 

 bridge Wells, had the first honours for handsome fruits weigh- 

 ing 10 lbs. Gozs.; Mr. C. Ross, gardener to C. Eyre, Esq., 

 Welford Park, Newbury, being second with plump and well- 

 ripened fruits; Mr. Harris being placed third for thinner fruits 

 not fully ripe. For two Smooth-leaved Cayennes Mr. Jones, 

 the Royal Gardens, Frogmore, had the first place with grand 

 examples; Mr. Ward, gardener to T. R.Miller, Esq., Bishop 

 Stortford, being second for fine fruits not fully ripe; and Mr. 

 Roehford, market gardener, Tottenham, third for fine but also 

 unripe fruits. For one fruit, any variety, Mr. Jones had the first 

 award for a grand Smooth Cayenne ; Mr. Scammell being 

 second with a perfectly-ripened Queen weighing 5 lbs. G oz9. ; 

 and Mr. Miles, gardener to Lord Carington, Wycombe Abbey, 

 third for a handsome Montserrat. Mr. Jones also exhibited sis 

 splendid fruits of Smooth Cayenne. 



Grapes. — The exhibition of these is very fine. In Class 2, 

 for three bunches of Black Hamburghs, Mr. Coleman, as usual, 

 has the premier award for compact bunches and even and well- 

 coloured berries ; second honours going to Mr. Iggulder, gar- 

 dener to C. B. Bingley, Esq., Stanhope Park, Greenford, for 

 larger bunches, but not quite perfect in colour. Mr. AUward, 

 gardener to T. G. Barclay, Esq., Lower Woodside, Hatfield, for 

 nice bunches, fine berries, but not quite black, having the third 

 prize. 



In Class 19, for two bunches each of not more than ten kinds, 

 Messrs. H. Lane Sc Sons, Berkhampstead, had the field to them- 

 selves, and won the gold medal with Gros Colman, Foster's 

 Seedling, Muscat Hamburgh, Muscat of Alexandria, Gros Guil- 

 laume, Trebbiano, Alicante, Mrs. Pince, and Lady Downe's 

 Seedling, very fine in berry and colour. Gros Colman was fine 

 in berry but not perfect in colour. 



For three bunches of Black Alicante Messrs. Lane & Sons, 

 Berkhampstead, had the first place for medium-sized bunches, 

 with good aud well-coloured berries ; second prize going to Mr. 

 AUward for larger examples ; and third to Mr. Wattam, gardener 

 to A. H. Longman, Esq., Sheudiah Gardens, Hemel Hempstead, 

 also for large bunches. Mr. Muuro, Potter's Bar, and Mr. Hay- 

 cock, Barham Court, had handsome table fruit in this class. 

 Twelve competitors. 



For three bunches of any other kind the first prize was 

 awarded to Mr. Wildsmith, gardener to Viscount Eversley, Eck- 

 field Place, for very fine Gros Colmans ; second honours going 

 to Mr. Kniller, The Gardens, Malshanger Park, for really 

 splendidly finished Lady Downe's, Mr. Coleman having the 

 third prize for good examples of the same variety. 



For three bunches of Frontiguan or any other Muscat- 

 flavoured round-berried kind Messrs. Lane & Sons had the 

 premier prize for three fine full bunches of Dr. Hogg, having 

 plump medium-sized berries. 



For three bunches of Muscat cf Alexandria Mr. Atkinson, 

 Lockinge Gardens, Wantage, had the first place for bunches 

 larger and almost as good in finish and quality as those of Mr. 

 Wattam, who had the second place. Messrs. Lane & Son were 

 placed third for good tapering bunche?, but not perfect in 

 colour. 



For three bunches of any other white kind Mr. Wattam, gar- 

 dener to A. H. Longman, Esq., had the first place for excellent 

 examples of Foster's Seedling; Mr. Wildsmith being second 

 for large bunches of Trebbiano, and Mr. Allward third for 

 Calabrian Raisin. 



For the heaviest bunch Mr. Wattam had the post of honour 

 with a splendid bunch of Alicante weighing 10 lbs., the berries 

 being fine and well coloured. Mr. Bannerman was second with 

 Gros Guillanme weighing 7 lbs., Mr. Edwards having the 

 third place with Gros Gnillaume weighing 6 lbs. 3 ozs. A good 

 bunch with fine berries of Waltham Cross was exhibited weigh- 

 ing 3 lbs. 10 ozs. Mr. Record exhibited fine outdoor Grapes, 

 which worthily were awarded a prize. 



Apples. — The display here is extraordinarily large and fine. 

 For six varieties of dessert Apples there were about thirty com- 

 petitors. Mr. Bowles, sardener to W. Skinner, Esq , Maidstone, 

 being first with Cox's Orange Pippin, Count Peudu Plat, War- 

 wickshire Pippin, King William, Ribston Pippin, and a hand- 

 some Russet variety; Mr. Arnold, gardener to G. Wood, Esq., 

 Roehford, Essex, being second, Beauty of Wilts and Golden 

 Pearmain being very handsome; and Mr. Smith, Romford, 

 Essex, third. For three varieties of dessert kind nearly forty 

 competed; Mr. Jones, Tbo Gardens, Elvetham Park, Winch- 

 field, being placed first with Almond Pippin, Ribston Pippin, 

 and King of the Pippins, the second prize xoing to Mr. Murrell, 

 gardener to A. R. AUerton, Esq., Coleman's Lodge, Prittlewell; 

 and third, Mr. Lumsden, Bloxholm Hall, Sleaford. For six 

 fruit of Cox's Orange Pippin thirty-four competed. Mr. Miller, 

 gardener to F. P. Friend, Esq., North Down, Margate, Mr. 

 Holder, Springfield, Maidstone, and Mr. Coles, gardener to 



A. Smee, Esq., Bridge, Wallington, being placed in the order 

 named. Of this fine variety Mr. Turner exhibited a box of 

 fruits of splendid colour aud quality. For six fruits of Golden 

 Pippins Mr. Farrow, gardener to G. Batters, Esq., Enfield, was 

 placed first; Mr. Arnold, Roehford, being second; and Mr. 

 Smith, Romford, Esses, third. Prizes were also offered for 

 Margil, Cockle Pippin, Ribston Pippin, and Court Pendu Plat, 

 for all of which there was good competition. The winners will 

 be found in our advertising columns. For six fruit of any other 

 dessert kind Mr. Haycock was placed first with splendid King 

 of the Pippins; Mr. Head being second with the same sort, and 

 Mr. Smith, Romford, third for Cornish Gilliflower. 



For eighteen varieties of kitchen Apples there were twelve 

 competitors, the first prize going to Mr. Ford, Leonardslee, for 

 a grand and even collection ; Mr. Haycock, Barham Court, 

 being second ; and Mr. Webb, Calcot, third. Nearly all these 

 collections were of very great excellence. For six varieties there 

 was also a grand display by about forty competitors, the first 

 prize being won by Mr. Ford, Wrest Park, for splendid dishes 

 of immense size and finish. Some of the prizes we were unable 

 to ascertain, but they will be found in the ofiicial list. 



Peabs. — In this section the display was remarkable by its 

 extent, and from the immense Jersey specimens, and not less 

 so for the superior examples of EngliBh-grown ftuit. For 

 eighteen dessert varieties there was good competition, many 

 splendid dishes being exhibited. Mr. Pluck, 38, New Street, 

 Jersey, had the first prize ; Mr. Thomas, 22, Bnrrard Street, 

 Jersey, being placed second; and Mr. Haycock, Barham Court, 

 third. For six varieties there was also great competition, and 

 many splendid dishes staged. Mr. Ford had Pitmaston Duchess 

 in splendid condition, and Beurrfi Clairgeau was in grand form. 

 Prizes were also awarded to separate dishes of Louise Bonne 

 of Jersey, Marie Louise, Glou Mor;eau, Duchesse d'Angoulerae, 

 Doyenne du Comice, MarCchal de Cour, Van Mens Leon Leclere, 

 Catillac, and Uvedale's St. Germain ; and many handsome dishes 

 were staged. The awards for these, also for other classes, which 

 we are unable to note in detail, are recorded in the advertised 

 list. 



Vegetables were well represented, and the liberal prizes 

 offered by the enterprising firms of James Carter & Co., Holbom, 

 and Sutton &- Sons, Reading, brought out some excellent ex- 

 amples of culture creditable alike to growers and seedsmen. The 

 prizes of Messrs. Hooper & Sons were not, we believe, awarded, 

 but several piles of fine tnbers were exhibited. Messrs. James 

 Carter & Co. exhibited an imposing collection of sixty varieties 

 of Cabbages and eight sorts of Potatoes. Mr. Ormson's new 

 tubular boiler was exhibited, and attracted considerable notice. 



The Exhibition closes this (Thursday) evening, and it is cer- 

 tainly worthy of extensive patronage. 



Fruit CoinnTTEE. — Henry Webb, Esq., in the chair. A. Raw- 

 son, Esq., Bromley Common, sent a seedling Pear, which was 

 too much decayed. Mr. Douglas, Loxford Hall, Essex, sent a 

 seedling Apple of small size, conical shape, and smooth yellow 

 skin, with a tinge of brown on one side. It was of excellent 

 flavour. Mr. Bennett of Rabley Gardens sent a seedling Apple 

 somewhat like the Blenheim Pippin, which was not considered 

 of suflicient merit to receive a certificate. Fonntaine Walker, 

 Esq., Ness Castle, Inverness, sent a fine fruit of Physianthns 

 albens, and a vote of thanks was awarded. Sir William Hutt, 

 Appley Towers, Ryde, sent fruit of Diospyros Kaki, a Japanese 

 fruit of the size of an Orange, and a fine golden yellow colour. 

 It was awarded a cultural commendation. M. E. Treeve, Esq., 

 29, Edwardes Square, sent a seedling Apple called Kensington 

 Pippin, a flattisb yellow Apple narrowing to the crown. It was 

 found to be unusually acid. Mr. M. G. Pragnell, Castle Gardens, 

 Sherborne, sent a seedling Apple remarkable for its acidity. Mr. 

 Woodford, Eastwell Park, sent a seedling Apple called Kate 

 Woodford, which was not in good condition. Mr. Gilbert, Burgh- 

 ley Gardens, sent a seedling Apple called Burghley Apple, which 

 was past its season. Mr. Matthews, Beddington, near Croydon, 

 sent a seedling Apple of good flavour, but not of unusual excel- 

 lence. Mr. Dancer of Little Sutton sent a fine dish of Cox's Orange 

 Pippin, Huyshe's Prince of Wales, and Benrre d'Aremberg. 

 Mr. Dancer also exhibited fruit of a seedling Pear raised by 

 Mr. Wilmott of Isleworth from Marie Louise. It is of enormons 

 size, aud has a great deal of the appearance of Mario Louise; 

 the flesh was very tender and buttery. Mr. Lock of Red Hill 

 sent a seedling Apple which did not possess any unusual merit. 

 Mr. Charles Turner of Slough sent fruit of Oswego Beurrc, 

 which was not in condition. The Hon. and Rev. J. T. Bos- 

 oawen sent a box of Cornish Gilliflower Apple in very fine con- 

 dition, which were much admired for the exceeding richness of 

 flavour. W. E. Essington, Esq., of Eewdley, sent a seedling 

 Pear of excellent flavour, which is somewhat similar to that of 

 Seckle. It was much admired, but as all the specimens showed 

 signs of decay at the core the Committee desired to see it 

 another year. Mr. William Paul of Waltham Cross sent six 

 dishes of Pears, including fine specimens of Doyenne dn Comice, 

 Beurre Dumas, and Kingsessing, to which a letter of thanks was 



