July 11, 1878,] 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGH GARDENER. 
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in 1876, and named by him in compliment to M. Pierre-Paul 
Deherain, Aide-naturaliste of the museum of the Jardin des 
Plants. It was discovered in Mexico near Tabasco, one of the 
oldest towns of the Mexican Confederation, on the borders of 
the Chiapes, celebrated as the scene of one of Cortez’s earliest 
and greatest victories. The climate of Tabasco is hot and 
damp, and, as was to be expected, Deherainia is a thoroughly 
tropical plant. M. Decaisne describes it as flowering in the 
stoves of the Jardin des Plantes in May and July. It flowered 
in the Palm house of Kew in May, when quite small ; it was 
received from Mr. Linden, who imported it into Europe.” 
_—(Lbid., t. 6373.) 
TULIPA SAXATILIS. Vat. ord., Liliacee. Linn., Hexandria 
Monogynia.—‘ This is a very rare Tulip, that has been known 
for a long time in herbaria as a native of Crete, but has never 
been introduced into cultivation till now, when it has been re- 
discovered and brought home by Mr. G. Maw, who, as well as 
Mr. Elwes, has flowered it successfully this present spring. It 
is a most distinct and interesting species both from a horti- 
cultural and botanical point of view. For decorative purposes 
we do not get anywhere else in the genus a large flower 
of a bright mauve-purple colour with a bright yellow eye.” 
—(Lbid., t. 6374.) 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY’S PROVINCIAL 
SHOW AT PRESTON.—JULyY 10TH TO 14TH. 
Bury Sr. EDMUNDS in 1867, Leicester in 1868, Manchester in 
1869, Oxford in 1870, Nottingham in 1871, Birmingham in 1872, 
and Bath in 1873—such was the sequence of the past great pro- 
vincial shows of the Society, and now we arrive at the present, 
the seventh great horticultural gathering at the busy town of 
Preston in the populous county of Lancashire. 
For the holding of this long-anticipated Exhibition great pre- 
parations had been made both by the Executive Committee and 
exhibitors. The former, under the leadership of the indefatigable 
Local Hon. Secretary and earnest and accomplished horticulturist, 
T. M. Shuttleworth, Esq., have brought to bear much foresight 
and energy in carrying out the requisite work in connection with 
this really great undertaking. Acting distinct from, yet in unison 
with, the Council of the Society in London, the preparations, 
which were unusually extensive, are singularly complete, the final 
touches having been imparted by the Society’s experienced Garden 
Superintendent, Mr. A. F. Barron. 
Arduous as the labours of the Executive Committee have been, 
they were not lightened by the unfortunate disruption that oc- 
curred and so long prevailed in connection with the staple trade 
of the manufacturing district in which the Show is held. Fora 
long time the utmost anxiety was felt in all parts of the country 
lest, after all the efforts that had been made and all the responsi- 
bility that had been incurred, failure as regards the number of 
visitors should ensue. But at length, and almost on the eve of 
the tournament, glad and welcome tidings flashed throughout the 
land that the night of trade inactivity had ended, and that the 
morning of prosperity had again dawned. Labour under the con- 
ditions alluded to was unusually trying, and there are few—indeed, 
let us hope none—who could withhold their sympathy from those 
on whom the duty devolved of working under such depressing 
and disadvantageous circumstances. 
The schedule issued by the Society for this the great Show of 
the year was also, and fittingly, of considerable magnitude, and 
was comprehensive, varied, and liberal. The prizes provided by 
the Society were arranged in six sections—namely, for plants and 
cut flowers to be competed for by amateurs, and a corresponding 
section for nurserymen ; a trio of “ open” classes, including the 
leading class of the Show, in which £60 was offered in three 
prizes for sixteen stove and greenhouse plants; sections for fruit, 
vegetables, implements, tools, and garden appliances, in which two 
gold and nine silver medals were provided ; and a division for 
cottagers and artisans, the prizes being competed for on the closing 
day of the Exhibition. The chief prizes offered for plants in the 
amateurs’ section were £20, £15, and £10 for twelve plants in 
bloom ; £12, £10, and £7 for a similar number of plants, half to 
be in bloom ; and £10, £7, and £5 for six plants. In the Orchid 
classes in the same section £20, £15, and £10 were provided for 
twelve plants ; and £10, £7, and £5 for six plants. First prizes of 
£12 were provided for nine fine-foliaged plants and for nine 
exotic Ferns, and premier prizes of £6 were offered for six exotic 
Ferns, six Ericas, six Crotons, six new and rare plants, twelve 
British Ferns, and nine Fuchsias. 
In the nurserymen’s division the principal amounts offered were 
£25, £20, and £15 for a group of plants arranged for effect in 
space not exceeding 250 superficial feet, and £20, £15, and £10 for 
corresponding collections of hardy plants. For twelve plants not 
in commerce the prizes were £15, £10, and £7, and for the same 
number of plants sent out in 1876, 1877, and 1878 the amounts 
offered were £12, £8, and £6. £15, £10, and £6 were provided for 
twelve stove and greenhouse plants in bloom, and the same 
amounts for twelve Orchids. For twenty Conifers and Taxads 
£15, £10, and £7 were apportioned. For twelve specimen Cle- 
matises £12, £10, and £7; and first prizes of £10 were offered for 
nine fine-foliaged ‘plants and for twelve exotic Ferns. 
The chief prizes in the fruit classes were £15, £12, and £5 for 
collections, and £10 were offered in three prizes for collections of 
Strawberries in not less than ten varieties. The principal prizes 
in the four classes for Grapes were amounts of £3. The leading 
prizes for vegetables were £6, £4, and £3 for collections of eight 
distinct kinds. 
Besides the above prizes and about two hundred others offered 
by the Society many prizes of great value were provided by the 
leading nurserymen and seedsmen. Taking them in the order of 
the schedule we find twelve silver cups and liberal money prizes 
offered by Mr. William Bull for new plants of his. Messrs. James 
Carter & Co. provided about £50 for distribution in nineteen prizes 
for vegetables and Melons. Messrs. Sutton & Sons offered two 
gold, two silver, and two bronze medals, besides sixteen guineas 
in money, for collections of vegetables and for Melons and Cucum- 
bers ; and last, but not least neither in importance nor value, were 
the prizes for fruit provided by Messrs. James Veitch & Sons. 
Twenty-four prizes were offered in this section of the aggregate 
value of £111. The principal were £15, £10, and £7 for collections 
of fruit. Extremely liberal prizes were also offered for Black 
Hamburgh and Muscat of Alexandria Grapes—varieties that were 
not included in the Society’s prize list, also for four varieties of 
Grapes, Pines, and other fruits. 
This recapitulation shows the great encouragement given to 
insure competition, and now, so far as time and telegraph permits, 
we submit those awards of the Judges that were made within an 
hour of our going to press, deferring the completion of our report 
until another issue of the Journal ; but first we may briefly notice 
the general effect and arrangement of the Exhibition, and also _ 
give some tangible idea of its character and magnitude. 
The Show, it may be stated, occupies one of -the finest sites for 
the purpose that could be found in the kingdom. Chimneys are 
generally supposed to “adorn” the landscape in the manutactur- 
ing districts, and the “ misty haze” that poets dream of and sing 
of are interpreted in those districts as “smoke.” But neither 
smoke nor chimneys can be associated with the Preston Show. 
The site is a mile or more from the town : itis an elevated plateau 
fresh and breezy overlooking the yale of the Ribble, the rising 
hills beyond which are mapped out by Nature in all her boldness 
and all her beauty. The grounds of the Preston Nursery Com- 
pany, which are 150 acres in extent, contain other features of 
notice besides this fine site for a Royal Horticultural show ; and 
to the Manager of that Company, Mr. Troughton, the Society is 
much indebted for the substantial aid he has rendered by the 
construction of roads and otherwise endeavouring to promote the 
success of the undertaking. 
The preparations for this great Show were entrusted to a 
General Committee of ten gentlemen, with the Mayor of the town 
(J. Satterthwaite, Hsq.) as President. From this body sectional 
Committees were formed as follows :—Finance and General Admin- 
istration: Mr. T. M. Shuttleworth, Mr. 8. Jennings (London), Mr. 
Burrows (Treasurer), Mr. Poole, and Mr. Burrow. Ground Com- 
mittee: Mr. Councillor Nevett, Mr. Councillor Foreshaw, Mr. 
Troughton, and Mr, A. F. Barron. Refreshments and Decorations: 
Mr. Alderman Hallmark, Mr. Alderman Ambler, and Mr. Harding. 
The gentlemen constituting those Committees have worked with 
commendable zeal in rendering the preparations complete by the 
specified time in the several departments. On Mr. Cowell, the 
Assistant Secretary, much labour devolved owing to the unfortu- 
nate illness of his chief (Mr. Shuttleworth), for whom great and 
general sympathy is expressed ; but Mr. Cowell has proved him- 
self equal to the emergency, and is discharging his duties with 
great efficiency. 
In the arrangements of the tents and exhibits no attempt has 
been made to produce a striking impression on the minds of visitors 
when first entering the grounds. Although the space embraces 
30 to 40 acres, yet the Exhibition is somewhat crowded, one por- 
tion to a considerable extent hiding another portion ; the result is 
that the Show is much larger than at first sight it appears, and 
the individuality, so to speak, of the different exhibits is perhaps 
enhanced by the mode of arrangement adopted. 
The tents for the accommodation of the several collections of 
plants, flowers, and fruit are provided by Messrs. Unite of London, 
and are very commodious. The chief plant marquee is 260 feet 
long by 130 wide, the fruit and vegetable tent is 300 feet by 30 feet, 
and the tent for cut flowers and miscellaneous exhibits is 170 feet 
by 30. The offices are admirably arranged and substantially built 
of wood. They afford every accommodation required, They are, 
indeed, the best erections of the kind we haye seen, and reflect 
much credit on the Executive and on Mr. Nevitt, who designed 
them and superintended their erection. 
