Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. 
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of other Societies — from Ambleside, Kendal, Coniston, Barrow, 
and Ulverston, visited the exhibition, and declared that another 
season they would go for the Championship and carry off 
the Belt. 
The handsome Sash n'as displayed on the winning stand during 
the day and was commented upon and much admii’ed — in many 
instances a case of looking and longing. After the judging was 
over on Friday, a number of invited guests, .Judges, and Committee, 
sat down to an excellent repast at the Nelson Inn ; T. Ashburner, 
Esq., Greystone House, President, in the chair. After the usual 
votes of thanks to Judges, &c., the Eev. Jj. 0. Lewis, of Lindal-in- 
Furness, acting on behalf of Messrs. Cannell, with a few appro- 
priate remarks, placed the Sash upon the shoulders of the 
President, and congratulated the Dalton Society upon the proud 
position they that day had gained, and hoped they would win it 
again. He further referred to the generosity of Messrs. Cannell & 
Sons in not binding competitors to the purchase of seeds or 
plants from them, but that they did it with a desire to improve 
horticulture and floriculture amongst the people of Britain. 
Mr. Ashburner, in accepting the Sash on behalf of the Dalton 
Society, said he was very grateful to Mr. Lewis for attending and 
to Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons for their handsome prize. He 
hoped the gardeners who contributed to the magnificent stand 
they had exhibited that day would have the honour of being 
photographed, decked with the Sash, because it would undoubtedly 
prove a valuable testimonial to them in future years. It was 
I resolved by the Committee that when the contest took place 
next year this Society would do their utmost to retain the Sash. 
! Among the reports of the local press. The Dalton I^eius 
I says : — “ The Eighteenth Show under the auspices of our 
I extremely well managed society, the reins being admirably 
manipulated, was an encouraging success, and we w'on a 
Champion Sash. Can we hold it? Now, you floral and horticul- 
tural gentlemen, try and keep up the honour of ye ancient 
capital I ” 
Lancashire and Westmoreland Championship. 
The North Lonsdale Herald : — “ In the competition open to 
show's in Lancashire and Westmoreland for the best collection of 
vegetables (10), fruit (six dishes), and stand of flowers, Kirkby, 
Lindal, and Dalton entered, the latter being awarded First Prize 
of £3, and first holding the Championship Sash for one year. 
The exhibit for this prize alone was really worth a visit to the 
show. 
Presentation of the Sash. 
“ At half-past four a number of invited guest were entertained 
to tea at the ‘ Lord Nelson ’ Inn, when the Kev L. 0. Lewis, in 
the name of Messrs. Cannell & Sons, formally presented the 
I splendid Sash to Mr. T. Ashburner, President of the Society, to 
hold for the first year.” 
They now challenge all other Societies in the counties of 
Lancashire, Westmoreland, and Cumberland, at their next 
j Autumn Show. For full particulars apply to the Secretary. 
BRENTWOOD AMATEUR GARDENERS’ SOCIETY, 
CHAlVII>IONS OF ESSEX AND 
HERTFORDSHIRE, 
Who challeng'e all other Societies in these Two Counties 
to compete at their next Autumn Show. 
For full particulars apply to the Secretary. 
Brentw’ood Amateur Gardeners’ Society invited every town in the two 
counties to meet them in competition for the best garden produce. None 
came. The result is they are somew’hat like the frog in the fable, sw'elling 
themselves out to an enormous size as self-made champions, and are in 
danger of actually bursting, so we hope some Society will enter, if only to 
prevent such a catastrophe occurring in that highly respectable tow'n. 
Mr. P. JONES HENRY, Cummittee. 
Ue. W. U. JABVIS Hoit. See. Me. H. MILLKR, Counnittce. 
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