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Mews. James Dickson & Sons, Newton Nurseries, Chester, also 
staged a similar collection, but from trees about three years old. 
Some of the fruit was very large and fine. Messrs. J. Cheal & Sons, 
Crawley, Sussex, staged examples of their new Melon Shepherd's 
Model and Shepherd’s Perfection, both large fruits, weighing 8 or 
9 lbs.; a new Cucumber, Cheal’s Prolific; a new dessert Apple of 
fine quality and a good colour called Early Snowfiekl, and is said 
to ripen in July; they also staged an assortment of other well- 
known varieties of Apples. Messrs. Dickson, Brown, & Tait, Man¬ 
chester, contributed a good collection of fruits and vegetables ; the 
monstrous Cucumber that was staged—Sooly Qua, 5 feet long, ex¬ 
cited considerable attention. The collection of Grapes, Peaches, and 
Nectarines were good, but the vegetables were the most noticeable 
feature. The Potatoes were very fine, and included a very good dish 
of a new seedling variety called Early Ebor, a smooth rather fine¬ 
shaped Potato. Eclipse Cauliflower was shown in excellent con¬ 
dition, also a fine variety of curled Parsley called Dickson’s Triple- 
curled. They also staged good examples of a small new Tomato 
called The Queen, much in the style of Green Gage, but a bright red 
colour; one bunch contained twenty-five fruits. Pot Vines fruiting, 
Roses, Gladioli, and Conifers were also arranged by this firm. The 
Liverpool Horticultural Company (John Cowan) staged an assortment 
of fine pot Vines from eyes this year, strong and short-jointed. 
Messrs. James Dickson & Sons of Chester also staged excellent pot 
Vines, Figs, and Conifers. 
IMPLEMENTS. 
The display of these was not so large as was anticipated, never¬ 
theless a good general assortment was exhibited. The gold medal 
for the best boiler was awarded to Mr. Joseph Bramham for his Aller- 
ton Priory boiler. This combined saddle and tubular boiler is capable 
of doing much work, and is undoubtedly an excellent boiler. Many 
other forms of boilers were staged—for instance, Watson’s Patent 
Wedge boiler, “ The Clipper,” and Ben’s Patent boiler, that were de¬ 
scribed in the Royal Horticultural Society’s Show. Messrs. Richardson 
and Co., horticultural builders, Darlington, exhibited their Hooded Tu¬ 
bular boiler, and were awarded a special certificate. They also exhibited 
their wall-protector and a general collection of houses, boilers, and 
valves. For a house suitable for a smoky climate they were awarded 
the gold medaL The house was specially built and designed for the 
purpose. It was span-roofed, light, and well ventilated on the 
most improved system, the top air being admitted through a small 
lantern, and when open a screen made of light copper wire places 
itself in the open space, thus preventing any soot from enter¬ 
ing. The idea is rather novel. Messrs. Foster & Pearson obtained 
a gold medal for their greenhouse, which is a light and durable 
span-roofed structure, that has been previously described; they 
also exhibited other good houses, and their patent span-roofed frame 
is now in use in many gardens. Mr. R Holiday was also awarded a 
gold medal for a general collection of houses, boilers, and other ap¬ 
pliances. This exhibitor made a fine display with some of his large 
houses suitable for conservatories and nearly every other purpose. 
Messrs. McKenzie & Moncur, Edinburgh and Glasgow, exhibited a 
light and strong span-roofed house suitable for a small conservatory. 
Messrs. Wright & Holmes, Moseley Road, Birmingham, exhibited their 
improved Cranston’s patent house, glazed without putty. Messrs. D. 
Low A Sons, Edinburgh and Manchester, exhibited some very substan¬ 
tial houses of good workmanship and design, with boilers, valves, 
and many other garden implements. The assortment was large, 
varied, and good. Mr. Henry Inman,Stretford,Manchester, exhibited 
a very large collection of rustic summer-houses, chairs, garden seats, 
bridges, and others. The whole was a very creditable exhibit. Bailey’s 
tube wells were in working, and also Deverill’s Patent Irrigator. 
Messrs. Elliott, Alston, & Olney, Manchester, exhibited a very fine 
collection of garden seats ; Mr. J. Armatage of Manchester a general 
assortment of vases ; Messrs. Such Brothers, Milgate, Manchester, 
a large collection of iron garden seats, boilers, rollers, and other 
similar exhibits ; Messrs. Mathews, of Weston-super-Mare, a large 
and excellent collection of garden flower pots, Orchid baskets, and 
other rustic articles suitable for Ferns. Messrs. Griffiths & Hughes 
had a stand of their fir tree oil, a valuable insecticide; Messrs. 
Green & Sons a collection of mowing machines ; Mr. Henry Cesar had 
a greenhouse ; Messrs. Chadborn & Coldwell exhibited their patent 
“Excelsior” lawn-mower and the Pall Mall lawn-edger ; Messrs. 
Graham & Fleming, Halifax, a collection of boilers and valves ; and 
Mr. Harlow, Macclesfield, a quantity of boilers and other heating 
apparatus suitable for warming dwelling-houses, &c. ; Mr. C. H. 
Harris, Birmingham, a variety of garden seats ; Messrs. Dickson and 
Son of Chester a number of garden implements ; and Mr. Thomas 
Bradford, Manchester, a number of garden seats. Lastly, but not 
least, Mr. Bramham, 104, Dale Street, Liverpool, was the only exhibitor 
who contributed wirework. His display consisted of an elaborate 
rosery, which has been much improved since it was shown at Liver¬ 
pool some time ago. Some of the medals were not granted when our 
reporter left the Exhibition, and we have since failed to obtain the 
awards. 
The Exhibition was opened by Lord Derby with an appropriate 
speech on Wednesday, the 24th ult. His Lordship also presided at 
the elaborate and elegant banquet held on the evening of the opening 
day, and which was attended by a large number of eminent horticul¬ 
turists. 
We may further add that there was a department not referred to in 
the preceding report — namely, the cottagers’ productions, which 
occupied considerable space in one of the tents, the fruit and vege¬ 
tables being in quality highly creditable to the exhibitors. 
THE NATIONAL ROSE SOCIETY’S SHOW. 
The experiment of holding an exhibition of Roses in connection 
with the International Show thus late in the year met with fully 
as much success as could have been anticipated. In several of the 
principal classes the competition was fairly good, though the blooms 
were generally small. The chief nurserymen’s class was for forty-eight 
single trusses, and in this Messrs. R. Mack & Son, Catterick Bridge, 
Yorkshire, were accorded the leading honours for an even collection 
of bright fresh blooms. Messrs. Paul & Son followed extremely closely, 
and Messrs. Cranston & Co. secured the third position with neat 
examples. With twenty-four triplets the same firms secured the 
prizes in similar order, all staging good blooms. The best twenty- 
four single trusses were from Mr. J. House, Eastgate Nurseries, 
Peterborough ; the second position being accorded to Mr. J. Walker, 
Thame, Oxford. Twelve triplets of Teas or Noisettes were shown 
by Messrs. Mack, Paul A Son, and Prince of Oxford, who gained the 
awards in that order. In the premier collection good blooms of 
Madame Hippolyte Jamain, Adrienne Christophle, Marechal Niel, 
and Madame Bravy were included. For twelve trusses of any Rose 
Messrs. Mack, Prince, and Cranston were first, second, and third with 
Alfred Colomb in admirable condition ; while for six trusses of any 
variety the same firms carried off the prizes, Messrs. Cranston with 
Mrs. Jowitt, Mack with Marie Baumann, and Prince with Duke 
of Edinburgh. 
The amateurs’ classes were not strongly represented, but good 
blooms were shown by the Rev. Canon S. Reynolds Hole, Caunton 
Manor, Newark ; E. Mawley, Esq., Addiscombe, Croydon ; T. B. 
Hall, Esq., Rock Ferry ; Ecroyd Claxton, Esq., Wavertree, Liverpool; 
and H. Grendon Tippet, Esq., Woodham, Rock Ferry. Among the 
exhibits not for competition were boxes of blooms from Messrs. 
Cranston & Co., Rose Crimson Bedder being remarkably bright in 
colour. Some fine examples of Clematises were also shown by the 
same firm. 
THE NATIONAL CARNATION AND PICOTEE SHOW. 
The National Carnation and Picotee Society (Northern Division) 
held their annual Show in connection with the Great International 
Exhibition. Considering the lateness of the season the display was 
very fine, and such a clear bright lot of flowers are seldom seen at the 
end of August. Allowing for the extraordinary attractions afforded 
by the International Show the Carnations came in for rather more 
than their share of admiration, and seemed to be especial favourites 
with the greater number of visitors. The Newcastle growers were in 
good force with an exceedingly fine lot of clean and fresh blooms; 
but the palm went to Mr. Robert Lord, Todmorden, who was the 
most successful exhibitor. In seedlings there were a few very fair 
flowers, but nothing to call for special attention. In named varieties 
some of the old sorts were shown in good character to remind one 
how they can sometimes be caught at a late season. The premier 
Carnation, Admiral Curzon, shown by Mr. Lord, was a fine flower 
with wonderful petals, the colour bold and well laid on ; the only 
defect being the white, which was not of a very clear character. The 
premier Picotee, Thomas Williams, shown by Mr. Robert Scott, New¬ 
castle, a light-edged red, was a perfect model of a flower ; in fact the 
variety was notably good throughout the Show. 
The following is the prize list— 
Class A, Twelve Carnations, all dissimilar, open to all.—First,Mr. Robert 
Lord, Todmorden, with Lord Milton, Admiral Curzon, the premier Carnation ; 
Mrs. Dodwell, a very fine rose flake ; Raynor Johnson, Clipper, Shirley Hibberd, 
Earl Wilton, Fox Gardiner, Sportsman, Robert Lord, Mrs. Tomes, and George. 
Second, Mr. Thomas Flowdy, Gateshead, with Sarah Payne, extra fine ; Admiral 
Curzon, Sporting Lass, a fine purple flake; James Harlaud, William Haslam, 
Rose of Stapleford, James Flowdy, Rifleman, Falconbridge, very good ; James 
Wilkinson, Eccentric Jack, and Warrior. Third, Mr. William Taylor, Middleton, 
with Admiral Curzon (2), Apollo (2). Annihilator, Fanny reel, Sportsman, Lovely 
Ann, James Taylor, Lord Milton, Warrior, a fine flower, seldom seen so good ; 
and Clipper. Fourth, Mr. Benjamin Simonite, Sheffield, with John Simonite, 
J. P. Sharp, Admiral Curzon, Graceless Tom, Esther, and seven seedlings. 
Fifth, Mr. John Beswick, Middleton. 
CLASS B, TWELVE Picotees, all dissimilar, open to all.—First, Mr. Robert 
Lord, with Zerlina, very fine ; Minnie, Mrs. Summers, a neat sweet bloom ; i hos. 
Williams, fine ; Miss Horner, Brunette, Mrs. Allcroft, good ; Ann Lord, Medina, 
John Smith, extra fine; Elsie Grace, and Fanny Ellen. Second prize to Mr. 
Thomas Flowdy, with Thomas Williams, fine ; Fanny, Mrs. Dodwell, Robert 
Scott, Zerlina, very good; Edith D’Ombrain, J. B. Bryant, Mrs. May, Minnie, 
Miss Wood, extra fine; Amy Robsart, and Northern Star. Third to Mr. John 
Beswick, with Zerlina, fine; Edith D’Ombrain, Ann Lord, Lmnie, Miss Har- 
land, Daisy, Dr. Abercrombie, Rosy Queen, Mrs. Summers, J. B. Bryant, Mary, 
and Wm. Summers, Fourth to Mr. Geo. Rudd, Underclille, Bradfoid, foi Zer¬ 
lina, Mrs. Allcroft, Her Majesty, Mrs. Niven, J. B. Bryant, and seven seedlings. 
Fifth to Mr. Benjamin Simonite, with Morna, Mrs. Allfroft, Medina, Alliance, 
Sylph, Miss Gorton, Ann Lord, Mary, and four seedlings. 
Class C, Twelve Carnations, nine dissimilar—First to Mr. Thomas 
Bower, Bradford, with John Keats (2), Lord Milton (2), very good; Dread¬ 
nought (2), Maid of Athens, Squire Meynell, Clipper, Falconbridge, Sybil, and 
Rifleman. Second to Mr. Robert Scott, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, with Mr. Ilar- 
ton (2), John Keats. Admiral Curzon, and six seedlings. Fourth to Mr. George 
Thornley, Middleton, with Earl Wilton (2), Sportsman, Dr. Foster, William IV., 
