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Groton Kingianus, with enormous leaves ; Mr. Simpson, Selby, having the 
second prize. The last-named exhibitor was decidedly first in the arrange¬ 
ment of a group occupying 200 square feet. It was square in form, with 
a very broad flat margin, broken thinly with tall Palms, &c., the centre 
being a free, bright, and informal cone. Mr. Cartwright was second also 
with a cheerful and well-arranged group. We failed to obtain the winner’s 
name of the third prize, also the exhibitors in the smaller groups, which 
groups, however, were not invested with marked artistic merit. 
Orchids were not numerous, but they were good and greatly admired. 
Mr. Cypher was first for six with Cattleya Gaskelliana, with three grand 
flowers ; Dendrobium Diarii, with twenty flowers ; Odontoglossum 
citrosmum roseum; Aerides Lobbi, a grand spike; Disa grandiflora, with 
ten flowers ; and Dendrochilum filiforme, very fresh and fine. Special 
certificates were also granted to the first two plants named. Mr. Cartwright 
was an excellent second, his most noteworthy plant being Saceolabium 
Biumei majus with three fine racemes. 
Mr. E. P. Dixon contributed a large miscellaneous collection of choice 
plants and Conifers, which materially added to the interest of the tent in 
which they were arranged. 
A considerable number of Roses were staged in the three classes 
devoted to them, by far the best blooms coming from Mr. Pennell, 
nurseryman, Lincoln. Lady Du Cane, who was second for twelve, was 
far ahead of other competitors in the class for thirty-six blooms, Nipketos, 
Duchess of Bedford, and La Prance being in superb condition. Mr. 
Ridsdale, gardener to the Marquis of Ripon, and Mr. W. T. White, 
Hedon, had the remaining prizes in the class, Mr. J. Wade, Woodside. 
being highly commended. In one of the boxes a dispute arose over two 
yellow blooms, opinions being about equally divided as to whether they 
were both Marbchal Niels or one of them Perle des Jardins. There are 
flowers of these varieties that it is almost impossible to distinguish one 
frorn the other, but the stems of the latter and the leafstalks are of a 
'reddish tint, those of the former being green. In the Rose tent were 
table decorations and bouquets, those from Mr. Cypher showing the greatest 
taste in arrangement. 
Some stands of cut flowers of Tuberous Begonias were sent by Messrs. 
Laing & Co., Forest Hill, London, and were greatly admired by visitors to 
the Show. 
Fruit was not largely exhibited, but was as a rule good. Mr. Lawton 
secured first prize for white Grapes with medium-sized bunches, good, even, 
and beautifully finished' berries of Buckland Sweetwater ; Mr. J. Allsop, 
gardener to Lord Hotham, Dalton Hall, being second with the same variety, 
the berries being wonderfully fine but not quite ripe. William New, Esq., 
Walkhouse, Barrow-on-IIumber, was third with grand examples of Foster’s 
Seedling, but not perfectly ripe. In the class for black Grapes the first 
prize, so far as we could learn, went to admirable examples of Black Ham- 
burghs from the Marquis of Ripon’s gardens ; Henry Briggs, Esq. (Mr. 
Stanley, gardener), Cottingham Hall, following very closely with the same 
variety ■ Mr. Allsop being third with Black Prince, the berries being un¬ 
usually large but not quite ripe. The prizes for Peaches went to Mr. D. 
Melville, Grantham, and Mr. Cartwright for very good dishes. No prizes 
were offered for Nectarines and Strawberries, but splendid dishes of the 
latter were exhibited by Rev. C. J. Wall, Sproatley (Mr. Culling, gardener), 
and an extra prize was awarded. Mr. E. V. Dixon exhibited a quantity of 
the new Baumforth Seedling Raspberry, fine bright, very bright in colour ; 
and. Mr. Browshaw, Beverley, exhibited a peck or more of his seedling 
Strawberry Ne Plus Ultra, very fine fruit, somewhat resembling President 
iD shape but much darker in colour. Fruit in the minor classes was of 
average quality, but we cannot particularise the exhibits, as there was some 
-confusion in the attachment of the cards. 
Vegetables, like fruit, were comparatively few, but generally very good. 
The most striking exhibits were the collections, the first prize going to Mr. 
Cartwright, who staged nearly everything in season of excellent quality; 
Mr. Cook, gardener to Lord Auckland, Edenthorpe, Doncaster, being a close 
second, the Mushrooms being the finest we have seen at this season of the 
year. Mr. Ridsdale won the remaining prize with excellent produce. Good 
vegetables were also staged in the minor classes, but it is too soon to offer 
prizes for Parsnips and Savoys. 
Sufficient has been said to show the character of the Exhibition, and it is 
certain that if adequate support is afforded, Mr. McMahon and his supporters 
'will be able to provide future shows worthy of the important town and 
■district that has, in the matter of exhibitions of this kind, been too long 
neglected. 
It should be added that G. Bohn, Esq., C.E., was so satisfied with the 
Show that he empowered the Judges to award a special prize—a silver cup 
—for the most meritorious contribution to the Exhibition, and there was no 
difficulty in determining this point in favour of Mr. Cypher. 
The Botanic Gardens are in excellent condition, the borders being 
strikingly attractive with Foxgloves, Canterbury Bells, Sweet Williams, 
Pansies, &c., and the grounds of 35 acres are particularly enjoyable. 
MIGNONETTE IN POTS. 
Mignonette is a great favourite with most people, and it is generally 
most appreciated during the spring months, though it is often found in 
anything but a satisfactory condition. Seed may be sown now for early 
blooming during the winter, but for early spring September is the best 
time for sowing. There are several good strains, but I think the pre¬ 
ference is given to Miles’ Hybrid Spiral. The most useful size pots are 
48’s. They should be well drained and have some well-decayed cow 
manure pressed firmly into the bottom ; then fill up with two parts fibry 
loam and one of leaf soil, with a little silver sand to keep the soil open. 
Press the soil very firmly into the pot, sow the-seed thinly on a smooth 
surface, and cover lightly with fine soil. Plunge them in a cold frame 
URtil the seed germinates, thin the plants out to about six or eight, place 
them close to the glass, giving little water, and ventilate well. The best 
place to winter them is on shelves in a cool airy house. From the com¬ 
mencement of November to the middle of February scarcely any water 
should be applied, which will prevent the plants becoming weakly and 
drawn. Water should then be carefully applied. About the middle of 
March they succeed best plunged in an elevated cold frame. As the plants 
advance in growth and show their bloom spikes they will be greatly 
benefited by applications of liquid manure made of cow manure and soot, 
and should be shaded from bright sun.—A. Young. 
ZEPHYRANTHES TREATISE. 
The Atamasco Lily, Zephyrauthes Atamasco, has been long known 
in garden^, being one of the earliest North American plants introduced 
to this country, and has now been an inhabitant of these islands for 
about 250 years. That shown in fig. 12 is, however, a comparative 
stranger, having only been cultivated in this country a few years, though 
it will soon become a favourite when better known. It is suitable for 
culture in pots, and in northern or exposed positions this is the best 
method of growing it, as out of doors it is very likely to prove unsatis¬ 
factory, except in warm sheltered positions, where it might be safely 
tried in borders. Its beauty is certainly seen to better advantage when 
it is grown in a pot, any ordinary light soil and a cool house suiting it. 
It is named in honour of the discoverer, Mrs. Treat, who found it flourish¬ 
ing in damp positions in Florida, a fact which will give a good hint as 
to the treatment required. The blooms are long funnel-shaped, frequently 
with the lobes more reflexed than is shown in the figure ; they are white 
or tinted with pink, which becomes deeper as they grow older. 
FARNINGHAM ROSE SHOW. 
It is not an easy matter, when one is judging day after day and rushing 
about to catch trains, to write reports of the exhibitions one is present at t 
