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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. Seiaginellas 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 Gramnuitophyllum Measuresianuni. 
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. 
