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had a capital group of large-sized Palms, consisting of Kentia Fos- 

 teriana, K. Belmoreana, Cocos flexuosa, and C. plumosa, in fine 

 condition, fronted with Dracaena Lindeni and Ophiopogon Jaburan 

 (variegated), both of which were in remarkably fine condition. 



The only exhibitor of a group for effect was Mr. H. B. May, of 

 Edmonton. Mr. May's group included an edging and base of dwarf 

 Ferns, from out of which arose numerous medium-sized but handsome 

 and richly coloured Crotons and Dracaenas, variegated Yuccas and 

 Pandanus, also small Palms, Japanese Acers, Aralias, and other highly 

 decorative plants. 



Mr. May was also the sole exhibitor of Ferns in this section, having 

 a large and most artistically arranged collection, which comprised 

 many varieties, as, indeed, it included several hundreds of plants. 

 The following comprise some of the most striking forms, and all were 

 of high merit : Adiantum fragrantissimnm, A. elegans, A. curvatum, 

 A. Mariesii ; Asplenium laxnm pumilum, A. flaccidum, A. biforme ; 

 Gymnogramma argyrophylla ; Nephrolepis tuberosa, N. exaltata, 

 N. davallioides furcans ; Pteris tricolor, P. aspericaulis, P major, 

 P. cristata compacta ; Davallia Mariesii; Leucostega immersa. and 

 Actiniopteris radiata, the miniature fan-shaped Fern. 



In the class for 50 show and decorative Pelargoniums, Mr. G. Braid, 

 ^Yinchmore Hill, N., had a group of finely grown and bloomed market 

 stuff in 48-sized pots ; bright and effective. Bouquets and wreaths 

 were very pretty. Messrs. Perkins & Son, of Coventry, had a large and 

 attractive exhibit of bouquets, wreaths, crosses, sprays, button-holes, 

 baskets, &c. — not only showing the best workmanship, but set up in a 

 way to set them off to the best advantage. Mr. Garcia, florist, Centre 

 Bow, Covent Garden, had a very fine wreath, cross, bouquet, and a 

 cushion of roses made up in excellent style. Mr. G. Newman, florist, 

 Bromley, Kent, had two bouquets, a wreath, and sprays. 



A collection of market fruit and vegetables was shown by Mr. G. 

 Monro, Covent Garden Market, in baskets as used for transit. These 

 consisted of four lots of Guernsey-grown Melons, and of English pro- 

 duce there were Tomatoes, new Potatoes, black and white Grapes, 

 Cucumbers, Peas, and Beans. 



FLORAL COMMITTEE. 



W. Marshall, Esq., in the Chair, and fourteen members present. 



Awards Recommended: — 



First Class Certificate. 

 To Veronica Fairfieldi (votes, unanimous), from Mr. G. 

 Thomson, Knap Hill, Woking. A hardy evergreen shrub bearing 

 erect racemes of double flowers of a fleshy-white colour. 



