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although somewhat a large number of these being from the F. M. S. 

 and Penang did not reach here in show condition, and therefore were 

 not staged. 



The exhibits were placed in a large rectangular shed in front of 

 which were erected wide double gables. This plan afforded ample 

 space, including an enclosed dais from which the Governor made his 

 speech, and from which the cups were presented. In this part of the 

 shed were placed garden seats and they were much patronised during 

 the whole of the show. 



As regards plants, the Botanic Gardens staged three beautiful, 

 groups including many choice specimens, largely composed of Aroids, 

 Mr. J. d'A. Pereira also exhibited, not for competition, a tasteful 

 group of foliage plants. These added much to the decoration of the 

 gable entrance. 



In Flowering plants the Show was perhaps somewhat disappoint- 

 ing. There was nothing in this section of any special merit, and yet 

 at the time of the Show there were existing in gardens, mostly owned 

 by Chinese, magnificent specimens of Chrysanthemums, Cockscombs, 

 Gaillardias, Ageratums, Petunias, Balsams, Dahlias, Asters, and 

 others, which would have made a very brilliant display, but although 

 urged to exhibit by several members of the Committee, they, in most 

 instances, declined to do so. Here was much felt the loss of Mr. Choa 

 Kim Kiat, who was such a prominent exhibitor in former times. 



As regards Foliage Plants, there were good collections. Of special 

 mention were Dieffenbachias, Crotons and Palms, but we missed the 

 grand specimens of Dracaenas, Marantas, and Calatheas, which were 

 such a prominent feature of Shows in past years. Selaginellas have 

 also dropped out, only small plants being shewn, but Ferns, and espe- 

 cially Adiantums were well shewn by one exhibitor, and a magnificent 

 specimen of Gymnogramme (Golden Fern) was shewn by Mrs. Stewart. 

 Palms also were a good class, and here there were many entries. Cala- 

 diums were well represented; Mr. Joo Tan Chin being far ahead of all 

 other competitors. He also shewed some of the best foliage plants. In 

 Begonias there was good competition, both in the Rex and flowering 

 kinds. This being an unfortunate time of year. Orchids were very 

 scarce ; there was no exhibit of any special merit, but one uncommon 

 plant, an Acampe, was shewn in good condition. The specimen 

 prize went to a large plant of Grainmaiophylliini Measuresiauuni. 

 with three sprays. 



In table decorations there were no less than 15 entries. The 

 judges awarded four cups, taking this fact into consideration. The 

 first prize went to Mrs. Salzmann for a well thought out arrangement 

 of Sunflowers with Acalypha foliage and fine grasses; the second prize 

 was awarded to Miss Lloyd, for Arundina Speciosa, fine Adiantum and 

 grasses. The third prize was given to Mrs. Saunders and Miss Gunn 

 for a very pretty arrangement of Antigonum and Rex Begonia foliage, 

 whilst the fourth prize was secured by Miss Mary Lloyd, for an arti- 

 stic arrangement of white Chinese Clematis. 



