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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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M° < r?^r' WerS ^ ora * :e I >ar i s , Jean Pernet, and Adrienne Christophle. 
Mr. it. Claxton, Allerton, was the remaining prizewinner. 
11 the local class for twelve blooms, distinct, six collections were staged, 
rfiv 6 successful competitors were Messrs. Gittens, W. E. Hall, Higher 
Bebbington, and W. Mease. Seven or eight exhibitors entered the open 
class for twelve blooms of any dark Rose, and the exhibits in every collection 
were superb. Messrs. J. Dickson & Sons, Newton Nurseries, Chester, took 
the lead with Alfred Colomb, and, strange to say, in every instance the 
remaining three awards were made in favour of the same variety. Messrs. 
R. Mack & Sons and Perkins <fc Sons were placed second and third respec¬ 
tively, and Messrs. Cranston & Co. were also placed equal third. In the 
open class for twelve bright blooms of any one variety Messrs. James Dick¬ 
son & Sons were again first with a capital box of Comtesse de Serenye, and 
Messrs. R. Mack & Sons second with the same variety. For the best and 
most tastefully arranged box of Roses, not less than twelve varieties, in box 
3 feet by 18 inches wide, prizes given by Messrs. Cranston & Co., Hereford, 
there were three competitors. The premier award was made in favour of 
Mr. E. Claxton for a beautiful box of Tea blooms carrying splendid foliage, 
and rose out of a light groundwork of Adiantum cuneatum, which was 
relieved by a few sprays of Selaginella cassia. Mr. Waterman, gardener to 
A. Tate, Esq., was a close second with a box of Hybrid Perpetuals, good 
flowers rising out of a groundwork of Adiantum cuneatum. The stand was 
most effective, but scarcely so light as the first-prize box. Mr. Gittens 
was the remaining prizewinner. 
Cut Flowers. — The collections of these were altogether excellent. In 
the open class for eighteen stove and greenhouse varieties Mr. Mease was 
first with grand and neatly arranged bunches of from 4 to 6 inches in 
diameter of Clerodendron Balfourianum, Bougainvillea, Cattleya crispa, red 
and white Lapagerias, Disa grandiflora, Dipladenias, Miltonias, Phoenocomas, 
Bouvardias, Plumbagos, Eucharis, and Erica Eairrieana—a splendid stand. 
The second-prize stand was extremely bright and good, no exhibitor’s card ; 
Mr. Warrington being third, also with a neat and excellent stand. Mr. 
Mease was also first with twenty-four trusses of hardy flowers with a mag¬ 
nificent collection, in which finely represented were Liliums candidum, 
auratum, and excelsum, Gladioli brenchleyensis and The Bride, Alstrbmeria 
aurea, Phloxes coccinea and Rose of Castile, Matricaria inodora fl.-pl., Poten- 
tillas Garneriana and maculata, Gaillardia hybrida splendida very fine, 
Lychnis chalcedonica, Campanula Hendersoni, Achillea Ptarmica fl.-pl., 
Helenium pumilum, Spiraeas venusta and Ulmaria, Telekia speciosissima 
with long gold thread-like ray florets, Dianthus Napoleon III. very rich, 
Oenothera Youngi, Veronica corymbosa, and Agrostemma coronaria. Mr. 
Bostock, gardener to E. Harvey, Esq., Aigburth, was an excellent second 
with a stand that would have been first at many exhibitions. In the class 
for twelve trusses there was close and excellent competition, Mr. Waterman, 
gardener to A. Tate, Esq., Roseleigh, Woolton, securing the first position 
with fine bunches of Liliums excelsum and croceum, Phlox Hercules, Eryn- 
gium amethystinum, Potentilla formosa, Chrysanthemums Souvenir d’un 
Ami and PiAcocite, Campanula Hendersoni, Centranthus ruber, and Bupthal- 
mum salicifolium. Mr. Bustard was a good second, and Mr. E. R. Cox a 
close third with extremely neat and clean stands. 
Bouquets, with the exception of a few that were too stiff and formal by 
too apparent wiring, were good. In the open class the prizes went to Messrs. 
Cypher, Downes, and Fryer ; and in the local class to Messrs. Leadbetter 
and Whitfield. The best Pansies were shown by Mr. Mease, and the best 
Carnations by Mr. Brownhill, Rock Ferry. Special prizes were offered for 
stands of single Dahlias, but evidently some mistake was made in placing 
the cards, which were Agnew first, Mease second, and Waterman extra ; 
whereas, if we mistake not, the Judges’ awards were—Waterman first, Mease 
second, and Agnew third, no extra prize being granted. Such mistakes as 
these are inherent to the system adopted of showing under numbers and 
writing the prize cards after the -judging—a tedious and laborious plan that 
is not often adopted at important exhibitions. 
FRUIT. 
The display of fruit as above mentioned was without doubt the finest 
ever seen in Liverpool. In the open class for eight distinct dishes, not more 
than two varieties of Grapes, the premier position was deservedly awarded to 
Mr. J. Edmonds, gardener to the Duke of St. Albans. Bestwood Lodge, Notts. 
This exhibitor staged capital examples of Black Hamburgh and Muscat of 
Alexandria Grapes, large in bunch, berry, and fairly well finished ; Best of 
All Melon, a good Queen Pine, Violette Hative Nectarines, splendid Chan¬ 
cellor Peaches, and a good dish of Figs. Mr. Goodacre, gardener to the 
Earl of Harrington, Elvaston Castle, Derby, was a close second, and staged 
good examples of Black Hamburgh and Muscat of Alexandria Grapes a 
little smaller in the bunch than in the first collection, good Black Eagle 
Cherries, Rivers’ Orange Nectarines, a good dish of Brown Turkey Figs, and 
Luscious and Melting Melon. Mr. Joseph Ward, gardener to T. H. Oakes, 
Esq., Alfriston, Derbyshire, was a good third with Grapes and Melons of the 
same varieties, and a grand dish of Green Gage Plums. Mr. R. Hedge, 
gardener to Thomas Sykes, Esq., Cheadle, was awarded an extra prize for a 
very creditable collection. Seven collections were staged for the prizes 
offered. In the corresponding local class for six dishes Mr. W. Mease was 
was well to the front with grand well-finished bunches of Black Alicante and 
Muscat of Alexandria, Barrington Peaches, Pine Apple Nectarine, and Master¬ 
piece Melon. Mr. T. Elsworthy, gardener to A. R. Gladstone, Esq., was 
second, being rather behind in Grapes, but staged superior dishes of Belle- 
garde Peaches, Elruge Nectarines, and Brown Turkey Figs. Mr. Thomas 
Ferguson, gardener to Mrs. Paterson, Rock Ferry, was the remaining prize- 
taker. 
Pines. —In the open class for two Pine Apples Mr. J. Wilson, gardener to 
J. E. Reynolds, Esq., Sandsfield Park, West Derby, took the lead with a pair 
of fine Queens. Mr. J. Stevenson, gardener to Mrs. Horsfall, The Priory, 
Grassendale, was second with smooth over-ripe Cayennes, and Mr. Goodacre, 
third with a pair of even well-ripened Queens, little inferior to the first fruits, 
their position being due either to an oversight of the Judges or the misplac¬ 
ing of the prize cards. In the local class for one Pine Mr. Wilson was again 
first, followed by Mr. S. Whitfield, gardener to J. T. Cross, E3q., Beechwood, 
Aigbuth, and Mr. T. Elsworthy. 
Grapes. —Eight or nine collections were staged in the open class for four 
bunches of Grapes. Mr. J. Ward was placed first with Muscat of Alexandria, * 
fair in size of bunch and berry, but scarcely finished ; and the same applies 
to the bunch of Black Hamburgh. Madresfield Court was very creditable, 
as also was Buckland Sweetwater. Mr. C. Young, gardener to J. Evans, Esq., 
Hurst House, Prescot, was second with larger bunches of the same varieties 
except Foster’s Seedling, which were all larger in the bunch than the preced¬ 
ing, but not so well finished. The third was awarded to Mr. W. Elphinstone, 
gardener to H. H. Mundy, Esq., Shipley Hall, Derby, for the four best coloured 
bunches in this class. These exhibits were smaller in size of bunch and 
berry, but the finish was perfect; and the bunch of Muscat Hamburgh was 
without doubt the premier bunch of black Grapes in the Exhibition. The 
competition was close and keen in the open class for two bunches of Black 
Hamburghs, and twelve exhibitors staged for the three prizes offered. Mr. 
Barker, gardener to A. Raynes, Esq., Rock Ferry, was deservedly placed first 
with large bunches and splendid berries. Mr. W. Wilson, gardener to 
H. Cunningham, Esq., was second with bunches and berries nearly as large, 
but not quite equal in colour. Mr. Goodacre was a good third with better 
examples, but not so large or shapely in the bunch. Mr. Ferguson well 
deserved an extra, which was awarded him. In the open class for two- 
bunches of Muscat of Alexandria some twenty-two bunches of splendid 
Grapes were again staged. Mr. G. Middleton, gardener to R. Pilkington, Esq., 
Rainford Hall, St. Helens, took the lead with fair-sized bunches possessing 
large berries. Mr. W. Mease was a good second with equally good Grapes- 
that had been a little rubbed. Mr. C. Young was third. An extra was 
awarded Mr. Elphinstone, who staged the best finished of the whole, but 
much smaller in the berry. For two bunches of black Grapes (local) six lots 
were staged, and Mr. Barker secured the first position with remarkably fine 
Black Hamburghs. Mr. C. Young followed with Madresfield Court, and Mr. 
J. Warrington was third with smaller but well-finished bunches of Black 
Hamburgh. In the local class for two bunches of white Grapes, Muscats 
excluded, seven competitors staged. Mr. C. Finnigan was first with Buck- 
land Sweetwater, Mr. J. Hurst, gardener to W. B. Bowering, Esq., second 
with the same variety ; and Mr. Young third with Foster’s Seedling. 
Peaches and Nectarines .—These were numerously and well shown. In 
the open class for one dish thirteen exhibitors competed. Mr. J. Dilworth, 
gardener to W. G. Holland, Esq., New Brighton, was well first with large 
well-coloured fruits of Bellegarde; Mr. Elsworthy second with the same 
variety ; and Mr. J. Stoney, gardener to Sir Thomas Earle, Bart., Allerton 
Towers, third with good examples of Grosse Mignonne. In the corresponding 
local class nine dishes were exhibited. Mr. J. Harrison, gardener to E. F. 
Hollins, Esq., Firwood, Formby. was well first with the best Royal Georges, 
in the Exhibition. Mr. Warrington and Mr. Elsworthy second and third. 
In the open class for one dish of Nectarines Mr. J. Wallis, gardener to the 
Rev. Walter Sneyd, Keele Hall, was well first with large well-coloured 
fruits of Hunt’s Tawny ; Messrs. J. Hurst and T. Elsworthy second and 
third respectively, both showing Pine Apple. In the local class for one 
dish the last two exhibitors were again first and second in the order as 
named above, both showing the same variety. Mr. C. Copple, gardener to 
T. Stanley Rogerson, Esq., The Priory, third. 
Melons .—The two classes devoted to Melons were open only to local 
exhibitors, and a large number of good fruits was shown. For one green- 
flesh variety eleven fruits were staged, Mr. Hannagan, gardener to R. C. 
Naylor, Esq., Hooton Hall, was first with Best of All, a handsome fruit - T 
Mr. M. Wood, gardener to Lieut.-Colonel Wilson, The Hermitage, second 
with Dell’s Hybrid ; and Mr. Ferguson third with Best of All. For one 
scarlet-fleshed kind Mr. G. Mease, gardener to Wm. Nicol, Esq., was_ first 
with a fine fruit of Burghley Pet; Mr. W. Mease second with Masterpiece ; 
and Mr. C. Finnigan third with Malvern Hall. 
Hardy Fruit .—This on the whole were good, and the prizes offered were 
well contested for considering the earliness of the season. For one dish of 
Strawberries only the second and third prizes was awarded to Messrs. Fer¬ 
guson and Elsworthy, and need no further mention. For one dish of 
Cherries Mr. W. Illisley, gardener to T. S. Tinnis, Esq., Allerton, was first 
with good fruits of May Duke; Mr. White, gardener to J. H. Robinson, 
Esq., second ; and Mr. W. Wright, gardener to E. Lawrence, Esq., Aigburth, 
third. There were ten competitors in the class for a collection of six dishes 
of fruit. Mr. J. Jellico, gardener to F. H. Gossage, Esq., was well first, and 
staged a good dish of Gooseberry Drill, Jefferson Plum, Morello Cherries, 
Red Currants, Strawberry James Veitch, and Prince Englebert Plum- Mr. 
Goodacre was a good second ; and Mr. J. Lambert, gardener to Col. Wing¬ 
field, Onslow Hall, Shrewsbury, third. 
VEGETABLES. 
The vegetables were both numerous and of superior quality, a greater or 
better show of them being seldom brought together. In the open class for 
twelve distinct dishes seven collections were staged, and the competition 
was verv close. Mr. J. Richardson, Boston, took the lead, having good 
Globe Artichokes, Improved Early Horn Carrots, Seville Long-pod Beans, 
Canadian Wonder Beans, International Potatoes, Climax Cucumbers, and 
good dishes of Onions, Turnips, and Peas, the three latter being unnamed. 
Mr. J. Lambert was a close second, showing well Telephone Peas, Telegraph 
Cucumbers, good fine Red Celery, Early London Cauliflowers, Schoolmaster 
Potatoes, good Vegetable Marrows, and Negro Long-pod Beans; and Mr. 
W. Mease a good third. In the corresponding local class for twelve dishes 
Mr. W. Mease was well ahead, and staged a grand dish of Tomatoes, Inter¬ 
national Potatoes, Negro Long-pod Beans, and good Vegetable Marrows. 
Mr. R. Ball, gardener to Mrs. Jones, Heatherfield, Magull, second, his best 
dishes being Tomato Conqueror, Walcheren Cauliflowers, Telephone Peas, 
and Woodstock Kidney Potatoes. Mr. A. R. Cox was third, having good 
Carrots, Beet, Turnips, and Globe Artichokes. Some eight or nine collections 
were staged in this class. For six distinct kinds seven lots were staged, Mr. 
G. Condin, gardener to W. Chambers, Esq.. The Grange, Wallesley, being 
first, followed by Messrs. G. Mease and J. Jellico, all staging creditable 
collections. 
In the open class for six dishes of Peas seven excellent collections were 
staged, Mr. S. T. Turner winning first honours with Pride of the Market, 
Telegraph, The Baron, Giant Marrow, and Telephone ; Mr. W. Mease second, 
having good Stratagem, Laxton’s Fillbasket, and other varieties the same as. 
the first exhibitor. Mr. T. Lambert was awarded the remaining prize. Forty 
dishes were exhibited in the local class for four varieties, and Mr. A. R. Cox 
was the successful competitor with staged Telegraph, The Baron, Telephone 
