CX PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



The groups of stove and greenhouse plants were particularly attrac- 

 tive, whilst some of the specimen plants showed excellent culture. 

 The show was opened by Lord and Lady Calthorpe ; afterwards the 

 Deputation were guests at the official luncheon, when Sir Harry Veitch 

 responded to the toast of "The Royal Horticultural Society." 



The Deputation having made its awards, a tour by motor-car of 

 the public parks was made with Mr. Morter, the Superintendent. The 

 tour included the beautiful Cannon Hill Park and Victoria Park, and 

 the Deputation were much pleased with all they saw. The city of 

 Birmingham is to be congratulated on the great extension of its 

 public parks during the last ten years — no better development could 

 possibly receive the attention of the Local Authority in such a big 

 industrial city. Mr. Morter is to be congratulated on the work he is 

 doing, and the Deputation tender to him their thanks for the interest 

 he added to the visit. The kindness of Mr. Griffith is particularly 

 appreciated, for, from first to last, he devoted himself to the comfort 

 and enjoyment of the Deputation, including the placing of his car at 

 their disposal during their stay. 



The Birmingham Society is evidently doing a very good work for 

 horticulture within the region of Birmingham, and the Deputation 

 cordially hope that ere long the Show Committee's wish to bring their 

 Annual Show up to the highest standard set by a few other provincial 

 shows of established reputation will be realized. The Society is worthy 

 of substantial financial support locally, and here lies its greatest need 

 at the present moment. No Society, and particularly a Horticultural 

 Society, can flourish except the money be forthcoming for the proper 

 conduct of the work in hand, and money cannot be devoted to a 

 better purpose for the enjoyment, health, and therefore wealth of the 

 community than when applied to the beautifying of our gardens. 



The following awards were made at the Show : — 



Gold Medal. 



To Messrs. J. Cypher, Cheltenham, for stove and greenhouse 

 plants. 



To Messrs. Sutton, Reading, for flowers and vegetables. 

 Silver Cup. 



To His Grace the Duke of Westminster (gardener, Mr. N. F. 

 Barnes), Eaton Hall, for fruit. 



To Sir George Kenrick (gardener, Mr. J. V. MacDonald), 

 Birmingham, for a group of plants. 



To J. Arthur Kenrick, Esq. (gardener, Mr. Cryer), for a group of 

 plants. 



To Messrs. Gunn, Olton, for Roses. 



To Mr. F. R. Hayes, Keswick, for a rock and water garden. 



Silver-gilt Knightian Medal. 

 To Messrs. Webb, Stourbridge, for vegetables, &c. 



