102 JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. t August 4, issi. 
gardener to the Earl of Haddington, Elvaston, Derby ; and Mr. William 
Pratt, gardener to Lord Hill, Hawkstone, Salop, took the prizes in 
order named, all showing Queens in good condition, especially those 
that obtained the first award. In the class for one Pine Mr. Faulkner 
was again first with a good Queen ; and Mr. S. Whitfield, gardener to 
J. T. Cross, Esq., Beechwood, Aigburth, was a good second. The 
competition was good in the class for four bunches of Grapes, two 
white and two black; Mr. Elsworthy, a local exhibitor, being the 
most successful, and staged well-coloured examples of Black Ham¬ 
burgh, Mnscat of Alexandria, Madresfield Court, extra fine ; and a 
moderately fine bunch of Duke of Buccleuch. Mr. Ward was second, 
showing a good bunch of Buckland Sweetwater and other well- 
coloured examples, but smaller than the first-prize collection. Mr. 
Hannagan was third with bunches of good size, large berries, but not 
well finished. Ten exhibitors staged in the open class for two bunches 
of black Grapes, the first and third prizes remaining in the neighbour¬ 
hood. Mr. J. Barker, gardener to Alderman Raines, Rock Ferry; 
Mr. J. Ward ; and Mr. J. Dickinson, gardener to G. Atkinson, Esq., 
Rock Ferry, obtained the prizes as named with fine Black Ham- 
burghs. For two bunches of Muscat of Alexandria Mr. Mease took 
the lead with very good and well-finished bunches, without doubt the 
finest in the Show. Mr. Elsworthy followed, showing good examples. 
In the local class for the same variety Mr. Mease was again first, 
followed by Mr. R. Brownhill, gardener to T. Hargreaves, Esq., 
Ravenswoo'd, New Ferry. Mr. Metcalf, gardener to R. Anderson, Esq., 
Holt House, Tranmere, was placed third. In the corresponding class 
for two bunches of black Grapes Mr. Metcalf was first with fine Black 
Hamburghs, Mr. J. Barker second with Madresfield Court, and Mr. 
Elsworthy third with the same variety. In the open class for one dish 
of Peaches Mr. Elsworthy took the lead with remarkable fruit of Belle- 
garde ; Mr. A. R. Keen, gardener to Sir T. Earle, Allerton Towers, 
second with Grosse Mignonne ; and Mr. Goodacre third, showing the 
same variety as the first-prize dish. Six lots were staged. Mr. Els¬ 
worthy was again first in the local class for one dish, showing the 
same variety, followed by Mr. W. Evans, gardener to Mrs. Lockett, 
Grassendale, and Mr. A. R. Keen. In the open class for one dish of 
Nectarines Mr. A. R.Keen staged some fine large fruit of Downton, 
and obtained the first prize ; Mr. Elsworthy second with Pine Apple, 
and Mrs. Horsfall third with Pitmaston Orange. In the local class 
Mr. A. R. Keen again took the lead with the same variety. Mr. 
Roberts, gardener to W. D. Holt, Esq., West Derby, and Mr. W. 
Evans took the remaining prizes. In the open class for one Melon 
Mr. Elsworthy took the lead with Dickson’s Exquisite, fine in quality; 
Mr. Hannagan second with Conqueror of Europe, and Mr. Faulkner 
third with Best of All. Mr. W. Landon, gardener to Mrs. Banner, 
Pool Bank, Mr. Faulkner, and Mr. J. Dickinson secured the prizes in the 
local class. For one dish of Strawberries Messrs. Faulkner, Mease, 
and Elsworthy took the prizes with Eleanor, Mrs. Laxton, and Sir 
Charles Napier. One dish of Cherries—Mr. Hannagan first with 
White Heart, Mr. Elsworthy second with May Duke, and Mr. F. Fer¬ 
guson, gardener to T. S. Patterson, Esq., third. In the class for six 
dishes of hardy fruits Mr. Hannagan w r as first, showing Early Beatrice 
Peach, Early Orleans Plum, White Heart Cherries, and British Queen 
Strawberry. Mr. W. Pratt was second, having good dishes of Apricots 
and Cherries, and Mr. Edwards third. 
Vegetables. —These were staged in large numbers, and a marked 
improvement was apparent over those staged at the two preceding 
shows by local exhibitors. In the open class for twelve dishes, distinct 
varieties, there was only one exhibitor—Mr. J. Lambert, gardener 
to C. W. Wingfield, Esq., Onslow Hall, Salop. In the local class Mr. 
Faulkner was first, the best dishes being good Stamfordian Tomatoes, 
Telephone Peas, Early Nantes Carrots, and White Stone Turnips. 
Mr. A. R. Cox, gai dener to W. H. Watts, Esq., was second ; and Mr. 
Mease being third, his collection including a very fine dish of Mush¬ 
rooms, eight collections being staged. For six dishes of Peas Mr. 
Mease was placed first with Telegraph, Telephone, The Baron, Lax- 
ton’s Supreme, Challenger, and Stratagem ; Mr. J. H. Goodacre 
second, having Day’s Sunrise, Emperor of Marrows, Ne Plus Ultra, 
Harrison’s Glory, and Criterion ; Mr. J. Lambert being third. In 
the local class for four dishes Mr. Faulkner was first with Stratagem, 
Telegraph, The Baron, and Telephone ; Mr. L. F. Turner, gardener to 
D. Mclver, Esq., M.P., Bromborough. second, showing well Pride of the 
Market; Mr. A. R. Cox, Elm Hall, Wavertree, was third with similar 
varieties. In the class for six dishes of Potatoes, three round and 
three kidneys, Mr. Lambert took the lead with Schoolmaster, Inter¬ 
national, fine ; Vicar of Laleham, Porter’s Excelsior, and Fenn’s 
Bountiful; Mr. Mease followed, showing well Pride of Ontario and 
Early Vermont; Mr. F. M. Green, Hale Hall, Liverpool, third, show¬ 
ing International, fine. In the local class Mr. W. Evans, Mr. T. 
Turner, and Mr. Mease took the prizes, showing much the same varie¬ 
ties. Messrs. Ward, C. Finnigan, and J. Lambert took the prizes for 
three dishes of Tomatoes ; and Messrs. Mease, T. Wright, and Els¬ 
worthy for one dish. The prizes for Cucumbers were obtained by 
Messrs. C. Finnigan. E. Green, and G. Butler, gardener to T. Drys- 
dale, Esq., Mossley Hill. 
Implements. —The Society’s gold medal was awarded to Messrs. 
Foster A Ptarson, Nottingham, for their improved span-roofed portable 
greenhouse, which was strong yet light, ventilated on the most im¬ 
proved system, and the door latch superior to anything of the kind 
before exhibited. They also exhibited their patent span-roofed pit— 
a great acquisition. The Liverpool Horticultural Company (John 
Cowan), also exhibited a greenhouse, portable, filled with plants and 
good Vines ; also a collection of frames, for which they were com¬ 
mended. Messrs. F. & S. Mee of Liverpool were highly commended 
for a collection of boilers, &c. Mr. Joseph Bramham also ex¬ 
hibited his Allerton Priory boiler, and was awarded a certificate of 
merit for a small heating apparatus. Messrs. Glassey & Co., Liver¬ 
pool, w r ere awarded a certificate of merit for hand-painted vases and 
flower-pot covers ; and Mr. Doyle of Liverpool for a collection of 
ornamental wirework. 
Valuable miscellaneous collections of plants from Mr. B. S. Williams 
of Holloway, Messrs. Ker of Aigburth, and Mr. Cowan contributed 
materially to a really fine Show. Mr. Richardson the President, 
Mr. Bridge the Secretary, and all who aided in the arrangements, 
deserve high praise for the manner in which the Exhibition was 
conducted. 
SHRUBS FOR A TOWN—ILEX HODGINSII. 
Your correspondent “ Lancashire ” asks on page 14 of the 
Journal for information about evergreens suitable for a hedge 
in an exposed smoky situation. The Yew and Thuja Lobbii both 
make capital hedges, but do not always thrive in such situations 
Fig. 17.—Campanula turbinata. (See next page.) 
as “ Lancashire ” describes, therefore Conifers should not be 
planted in the neighbourhood of towns. For this purpose Hollies 
are indispensable, and none can be compared to Ilex Hodginsii ; it 
is a strong and robust grower, with large, bold, and beautiful dark 
green leaves. It not only lives in smoky places, but thrives well 
and grows with great luxuriance. After several years’ experience 
in the neighbourhood of one of the worst towns in Lancashire 
I have found nothing to equal the Holly referred to for any pur¬ 
pose, either as single specimens on lawns or for shrubbery borders, 
and if more largely planted in many places greater satisfaction 
would have been given, and much more pleasure derived from it, 
than from the dead or dying objects to be seen in the majority 
of gardens in the neighbourhood of towns. When using this 
Holly for a hedge some care should be taken to keep it in order 
