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gardeneis’ classes for twelve and six specimens respectively the 
exhibits were good. Messrs. W. Shingler; G-. Caldicott, gardener to 
W. Mathews, Esq., Harborne Road ; Jinks, and Jones being the prize- 
takers, all showing well-grown plants, especially those in the larger 
class. Six double-flowered varieties were contributed by Messrs. 
Jinks and Jenkins, those from the former being the more profusely 
flowered, but the latter were dwarfer and more compact. Eor six 
Eern-leaved Primulas Mr. Tomkins won chief honours with fine 
examples of the beautiful variety The Queen, with extremely large 
flowers. Mr. Johnson, gardener to Mrs. Elliott, The Cedars, followed 
with neat but smaller plants. The special prizes offered by Mr. J. 
Tomkins, Mr. Petch, and Mr. T. B. Thomson brought out good com¬ 
petition, and the exhibits added largely to the already extensive 
display of Primulas, Messrs. Denning, Caldicott, Jinks, and the 
Rev. E. H. Kittoe securing the principal positions. 
Poinsettias, though by no means so numerous as the Primulas, 
formed a feature of great interest owing to their dwarf habit and the 
brilliant colour of the large heads of bracts. At this time of year 
well-grown Poinsettias are particularly serviceable in brightening an 
exhibition, and there are few gardens where their usefulness is not 
fully appreciated for decorative purposes. In the class for three 
specimens Mr. Dyer gained his accustomed position—first, with very 
fine plants, the stems about 2 feet or a little more in height, and 
clothed with vigorous rich green foliage down to the rims of the 
pots, and each specimen had eight to ten large heads, the bracts 
broad and richly coloured. Mr. Crooks followed with plants of 
similar height but not bearing quite such fine heads, though fresh 
and clear in colour. 
Mignonette was similarly well represented, Mr. Dyer staging the 
winning collection of three specimens admirably grown, neatly 
trained, and well flowered. They were 2 to 3 feet high, somewhat 
cone-shaped but compact, without being formal; indeed they well 
deserved the position accorded them. Mr. Doughty took the second 
position with freely flowering p’ants but rather too tall, showing too 
much bare stem at the base though otherwise creditable. 
A special class was devoted to plants for table decoration, the 
prizes being offered by Mr. B. S. Williams, Upper Holloway ; Mr. 
Redfern, and Mr. Grice, and the resulting competition produced a 
pretty array of neat useful plants which occupied considerable space 
in the gallery. Mr. Denning had the best nine specimens in 5-inch 
pots, all even and admirably adapted for the purpose of table decora¬ 
tion, Grevillea robusta, Dracaena congesta, Areca lutescens, Coco3 
Weddelliana, Pandanus Veitchii, Aralia Yeitchii, Croton angustifolius, 
and Casuarina ericoides being the most notable. Mr. Crook also had 
a praiseworthy collection, Mr. Jinks following closely with similar 
light neat plants, Aralias gracillima, leptophylla, and Yeitchii being 
the leading specimens. 
Bouquets and stands of flowers were represented by several taste¬ 
ful arrangements including choice flowers of many kinds, Orchids 
predominating. In the nurserymen’s class for a hand bouquet Mr. 
Hans Niemand, Edgbaston, was adjudged the premier prize for an 
extremely pretty arrangement of Orchids, Laelias being especially 
prominent; Dipladenias, Roman Hyacinths, white Chrysanthemums, 
and Adiantum fronds. These were lightly and effectively arranged, 
and formed one of the most tasteful and delicate bouquets we have 
seen this season. The second-prize bouquet (with several other 
exhibits) was removed early on the second day of the Show, the ex¬ 
hibitor, we understand, being dissatisfied with the award. It is 
regrettable even if he hadany cause for considering himself aggiieved, 
which in the opinion of the majority was not the case, that he should 
have thus acted in direct contradiction to the rules of the Society. In 
the gardeners’ class the bouquets were also neat, especially that from 
Mr. Merriman, gardener to H. L. Hayman, Esq.. Edgbaston, for 
which the chief prize was awarded. Orchids and Bouvardias were 
freely employed with excellent effect. Mr. G. Newell was a close 
second, and Mr. Denning took the third position with a creditable 
contribution. The same exhibitors also carried off the leading prizes 
for an epergne of flowers, mostly bright and elegant. 
Fruit .—Some excellent fruit was staged in several of the leading 
collections, Apples being very largely shown. The chief class was 
that for a collection of six dishes of fruit. Mr. W. A. Bannister, 
gardener to II. Amer, Esq., Bristol, was awarded the premier prize 
for well-coloured bunches of Lady Downe’s and Muscat of Alex¬ 
andria Grapes, neat Blenheim Pippin Apples, and Ickworth Imptha- 
trice Plums amongst others. Mr. Jinks was a good second, his 
BeuriA Diel and Duchesse d’Angouleme Pears being particularly fine. 
In the next c’ass, for four dishes of fruits from growers residing 
within three miles of Stephenson Place, some creditable examples 
were staged, Mr. Denning taking the leading position with good 
Bnckland Sweetwater and Black Hamburgh Grapes. Mr. E. Chad¬ 
wick, gardener to Mrs. C. Neilson. Kenilworth, being second ; and 
Mr. Jinks third, both showing well. Black Grapes were abundant 
and mostly fairly coloured. Mr. W. Comfort, gardener to G. H. 
Everett, Esq., Knowle Hall, leading with Black Alicante ; Mr. W. H. 
Clarke, gard-ner to Lady Edward Ashbourne, and Mr. Doughty 
following in that order. Messrs. Clarke, Bannister, and Jinks were the 
chief exhibitors of white Grapes. In the class for twelve dishes of 
Apples, six dessert and six culinary varieties, Mr. It Di an, Ealing, 
gained the chief award with good fruits similar to those he staged at 
the Westminster Aquarium. Messrs. Bannister and Jinks followed 
closely with praiseworthy samples. The same exhibitors were also 
the principal prizetakers in the other classes for Apples and Pears, 
the latter not being shown in remarkable condition. 
The exhibits not in competition were numerous and highly at¬ 
tractive, the baskets of p’ants contributed by Mr. R. H. Vertegans, 
Chad Yalley Nurseries, being especially handsome, and well deserved 
the commendation they received from the Judges. The baskets were 
5 or G feet in diameter and about a foot in depth, the sides being 
covered with sprays of evergreens. One contained a number of 
plants of Rivina humilis, the lower portion filled in with white 
Primulas, and the contrast between them and the bright red berries 
of the Rivinas was most pleasing. Others contained Begonia insignis 
in first-rate condition. Azaleas, Bouvardias, and Calanthes associated 
with Poinsettias, the last-named being remarkably fine. A first-class 
certificate was also granted to Mr. Yertegans for plants of 
Sisymbrium millefolium .—This was shown as a plant well adapted 
for table decoration. The specimens were 9 to 12 inches high, with 
finely divided leaves 3 to 5 inches long, 2 inches broad, and slightly 
curving, imparting a most graceful appearance to the plant. 
Large and handsome collections of Piimulas and Pelargonium 
blooms were staged by Messrs. H. Cannell &, Sons, Swanley, the 
white and red Primulas being greatly admired ; the rich colour of the 
variety Swanley Red was indeed remarkable. Mr. Hans Niemand 
had some well-grown Cyclamen ; Mr. J. Tomkins sent plants of The 
Queen Primula very freely flowered ; Mr. T. Hewitt, Solihull, had a 
stand of Pelargonium blooms ; Mr. T. B. Thomson contributed some 
Primulas and a number of artificial flowers ; and Messrs. Cranston of 
Hereford sent some fine Apples, representing many varieties. 
WIMBLEDON. 
Although somewhat late in the season this Exhibition was one of 
the best ever held in Wimbledon. All the classes were well filled, 
and there was a remarkable absence of old blooms. The Show took 
place in the Lecture Hall, which is well suited for a display of the 
kind, being spacious and easily accessible for competitors and visitors. 
The Secretary of the Society, Mr. H. A. Rolt, and the Committee must 
be congratulated on the excellency of the Show. 
Groups .—Of these seven were staged in the various classes. For 
the chief place there was a keen competition between Mr. G. Stevens, 
St. John’s Nursery, Putney, and Messrs. G. Mahood & Son, Windsor 
Nurseries, Putney. The premier prize was ultimately awarded to 
the first-named grower, his group being considerably fresher than 
that of his rival, who secured second honours. Mr. Goodyear, 
gardener to the Rev. A. Malan, Eagle House, Wimbledon, was third ; 
and Mr. Elliott, gardener to the Rev. J. M. Brackenbury, Wimbledon 
School, who was next, was highly commended for a well-flowered 
group. Three amateurs’ groups were staged, and were of more than 
average merit. Mr. H. A. Rolt, of Maud Yilla. Wimbledon, took the 
first prize with a neat and diversified group ; Mr. J. Townsend, Ling- 
field Road, Wimbledon, being a close second with more profusely 
flowered plants, variety and quality, however, being not so good. 
Mr. Mereday, Denmark Road, Wimbledon, took the third position. 
Cut Blooms .—For twelve incurved varieties Mr. W. R. Strong, 
gardener to Mrs. D. Reid, Virginia Water, was placed first, his best 
examples being Golden Empress, Golden Queen Empress, Barbara, 
and Cherub. Mr. C. Gibson, gardener to J. Wormald, Esq., of Morden 
Park. Mitcham, only lost by a few points, his Hero of Stoke Newing¬ 
ton being especially fine. Mr. G. Stevens was third with smaller 
blooms of good quality ; and Mr. V/oodgate, gardener to H. Hammers- 
ley, Esq.. Coorubo Wood, was also commended for a very fresh stand. 
Mr. G. Stevens was an easy first for six incurved blooms, Golden 
Empress and Empress being very handsome. Mr. Bennett, gardener 
to H. E. Rod u wald, Esq., Fieldheim, Wimbledon Common, and Mr. J. 
Bentley, gardener to Sir Thos. Gabriel, Bart., Edgecombe Hall, 
followed in the order named. In the class for six Japanese Mr. 
Stevens was again the victor, having fine examples of Meg Merrilees, 
Sultan, and Yellow Dragon. Mr. Bentley and Mr. Bennett were 
second and third respectively. A prize given by a friend for twelve 
Japanese was awarded to Mr. W. R. Strong, Pere Delaux being one 
of the best blooms in the Show : Boule d’Or was also good. Mr. Gib¬ 
son’s and Mr. G. Stevens’ stands were filled with large and fresh flowers, 
and were both highly commended. In the amateurs’ class for six 
blooms Messrs. H. A. Rolt, J. Mereday, and J. Townsend took the 
prizes. 
Miscellaneous Exhibits .—There were several groups of flowering 
and foliage plants exhibit°d not for competition. Messrs. Mahood 
and Son sent a fine lot of plants, as also did Mr. Bridle, gardener to 
R. B. Evered, Esq.. Putney. Mr. Law, gardener to R. S. Dean, Esq., 
The Priory, Wimbledon, had a group containing some well-grown 
Bouvardias. Amongst the latter was a sport called Priory Beauty, 
from B. elegans, of a light mauve colour. It has a free habit, and 
the colour is very pretty. A certificate was unanimously awarded 
the plant by the judges. Mr. D. S. Thomson, The Nursery, Wimble¬ 
don, sent a well-arranged group and a spray of Lapageria alba bearing 
twenty-one blooms, which was very highly commended. .T. F. Schwann, 
Esq., Copse Hill. Wimbledon, contributed a nice collection of Orchids 
in flower ; and Mr. J. Lyne, gardener to A. Sehlusser. Esq., Belvedere, 
had in one of his two groups some grand spikes of Calanthe Yeitchii, 
besides some good specimen Pompons of excellent size and quality. 
Mr. A’dermar., ga-dener to C. Czarnikow, Esq., Mitcham, showed 
six bunches of Muscats and Black Alioantes well finished ; and 
Messrs. Logan & Ranee, nurserymen, Wimbledon, a collection of 
Cyclamen, double Primulas, and Coleus. Other exhibits were sent 
