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who was awai-ded premier honours for fine fruits of Brunswick and smaller 
examples of White Marseilles. 
Plums. —An important portion of the display was formed by the entries 
in the four classes devoted to Plums, and the majority were marked by 
more than usual merit, though some were a little deficient in ripeness. 
For a collection of varieties, the number not restricted, there were four lots, 
or a total of fifty-four dishes. Roger Leigh, Esq., M.P., Barham Court, 
Maidstone (gardener, Mr. Haycock), won the leading position with a 
splendid collection of nineteen varieties, mostly of great size and finely 
ripened. The sorts represented were as follows :—Bryanstone Gage, White 
Magnum Bonum, handsome ; Victoria, large ; Transparent Gage, Prince of 
Wales, Old Gage, Jodoigne Gage, Kirke’s, Jefferson, tine ; Black Diamond, 
very large; Autumn Compote, Reine Claude de Bavay, Belgian Purple, 
Bradley’s Gage, Boddaert’s Gage, Coe’s Golden Drop, Pond’s Seedling, 
handsome ; and Prince Englehert, Mr, Goodacre was placed second with 
smaller hut good fruits, represented by twenty-one dishes, of which the 
best were Pond’s Seedling, Victoria, Prince Englehert, Washington, 
Kirke’s, and white Magnum Bonum, T. Somers Cocks, Esq., Thames Bank, 
Marlow (gardener, Mr. A. G. Bridgeman), was third with fourteen dishes, 
mostly fine fruits, especially notable being Washington, Nectarine, and 
Cox’s Emperor, which were of considerable size. Two lots of six dishes, 
dessert varieties, were staged. E. M. Welson, Esq., Hanger Hill House 
(gardener, Mr. E. Chadwick), being first with clean, well-ripened 
fruits of moderate size of Green Gage, Kirke’s, Jefferson, Prince of Wales, 
Washington, and Bryanston Gage. Mr. Bridgeman had the second collection, 
Washington, Jefferson, and Kirke’s being handsome. In the class for six 
culinary varieties, the last-named exhibitor took the lead with Magnum 
Bonum, Nectarine, Washington, Diamond, Jefferson, and Victoria, all fine 
fruits. The Earl of Normanton, Somerley House, Ringwood (gardener, Mr. 
J. H. Richards), was third, having Denyer’s Victoria, Washington, and 
Diamond in good condition. The class for three varieties evidently 
suited a greater number of exhibitors, for six entered, Mr. Bridgeman being 
again to the fore with Washington, Jefferson, and Kirke’s, beautiful samples 
of these varieties. Mr. Coleman followed closely, showing Green Gage 
in place of Washington, the other varieties being the same as those in 
Mr. Bridereman’s collection. Mr. Chadwick w’as third, his best dish being 
Washington. There were also seven entries with one dish of the highest 
flavoured Plum, Mr. Chadwick taking the first place, followed by Mr. Bridge- 
man, and J. Norris, Esq., Castle Hill, Bletchingley (gardener, Mr. Holliday), 
all showing Green Gages, well ripened. 
Peachks. —Some remarkably fine Peaches were contributed by the eight 
exhibitors in the class for three varieties, six fruits of each, and Mr. Haycock 
easily won the principal prize with grand examples of Barrington, Walburton 
Admirable, and Early Louise, large handsome fruits. Mr. Roberts secured 
the second prize with Belle Bauce, Grosse Mignonne, and Prince of Wales, 
not quite so large as the preceding, but well coloured. Mrs. Vivian, 
Singleton, Swansea (gardener, Mr. J. Harris), followed with highly coloured 
fruits of Early Louise, Dr. Hogg, and Bellegarde. 'Phere was the same 
number of entries with one dish, Mr. Haycock again leading with extra¬ 
ordinary fruits of Barrington over 4 inches in diameter. Mr. Coleman was 
second with a dish of finely coloured Bellegarde, and Mr. Harris took the 
third place with the same variety in similar condition, but slightly smaller. 
Nectarines. —The competition was keen in the two classes for 
Nectarines, seven collections of three varieties being entered, all very near 
in merit. Mr. Roberts was placed first with Lord Napier, Pine Apple, and 
Victoria, all handsome fruits. Mr. Coleman was adjudged the second place 
for Pitmaston Orange, Stanwick Elruge, and Albert Victor, very few 
points behind the others. G. Butler, Esq., Warren Wood, Hatfield (gardener, 
Mr. Aslett) was third with Stanwick Elruge and Humboldt, fine ; and an 
extra prize was awarded to Mr. Goodacre for small but ripe fruits. In the 
one variety class there were nine e.xhibitors, Mr. Aslett securing the chief 
position with beautifully ripened fruits of Pine Apple; Mr. Holliday fol¬ 
lowing with the same variety, the third-prize dish being Lord Napier, but 
we did not obtain the exhibitor’s name. 
Apples and Pe.uis. —A class was provided for Apples, three early 
varieties, six fruits of each, and the prizes were well contested, no less than 
ten lots being staged. Mr. Haycock was awarded the leading prize for neat 
examples of Devonshire Quarrenden, Emperor Naiioleon, and Duchess of 
Oldenburgh. Mr. Ross was second with smaller fruits of Red Astrachan, 
Mr. Gladstone, and Early Harvest. Mr. Ford was third with Red Astrachan, 
Worcester Pearmain, and Red Hawthornden. Pears w'ere not so numerous, 
only si.x dishes being entered, Mr. Goldsmith leading with Williams’s Bon 
Chretien, well ripened; Mr. Roberts and Mr. Goodacre following with the 
same variety nearly as good. 
Miscbll.ankous Fruits. —In previous schedules the class for miscella¬ 
neous fruits has been restricted to those not specially provided for in other 
classes, but on this occasion there was no such restriction, and in consequence 
there appeared to be some misunderstanding as to what was required. 
Premier honours were adjudged to Mr. Ford for a collection of Melons, 
including Scarlet Premier, Little Heath, Bellamore Hybrid, and a seedling, 
the last-named being beautifully netted. Mr. Coleman was second with a 
dish of fine Nonpareil Citrons; Mr. Goldsmith third with finely coloured 
Viard Apricots, and an extra prize was awarded to Mr. Chadwick for a really 
miscellaneous collection of Figs, Peaches, Plums, Pears, Currants, <fec. Only 
one dish of Strawberries was exhibited—namely, the small conical but 
highly coloured Quatre Saisons from Mr. Roberts. 
Tomatoes. —In addition to the classes enumerated in the schedule two 
special classes were provided for Tomatoes, so that collectively the display 
was extensive, and the exhibits generally were of considerable merit. A 
dozen competitors entered the class for a dish of twelve Tomatoes, the prin¬ 
cipal award being secured by Dr. Baber, The Deodars, Meopham, Kent 
(gardener Mr. R. Phillips), who had magnificent fruits of Phillips’ Perfection, 
large, even, and bright scarlet in colour. Ciosely following was the Earl of 
Radnor, Longford Castle, Salisbury (gardener Mr. H. W. Ward) who had 
Hathaway’s Excelsior in admirable condition, and Mr. Ross was third with 
Hackwood Prolific, even, and of fine colour. 
Messrs. J. Carter & Co., Holborn, offered three prizes for six dishes of 
Tomatoes, to include Dedham Favourite, Carter’s Green Gage, and Vick’s 
Criterion. Mr. R. Phillips took the lead with a most creditable collection of 
handsome fruits, representing Green Gage, Dedham Favourite,Vick’s Criterion, 
Phillips’ Perfection, Trophy, and Large Red. Mr. John Gilmour, Seacox 
Heath, Hawkhurst, Kent, was second with handsome Stamfordian, Wheeler’s 
Prolific, Glamorgan, and the other varieties named in the class. Mr. Stephen 
Castle, West Lynn Vineyard, Norfolk, was third with smaller fruits, having 
in addition to the stipulated sorts Hathaway’s Excelsior, Old Red, and a 
seedling. Messrs. J. C. Wheeler it Sons, Gloucester, offered two prizes for a 
dish of Wheeler’s Prolific Tomato, and the first was gained by Mr. Stephen 
Castle with good fruits, slightly corrugated, but of fine colour j and Mr. 
Gilmour was second with less even samples. 
Potatoes. —There was a capital display of Potatoes in the one class 
devoted to them, nine collections of twelve varieties being staged, all clean 
even tubers. The leading position was accorded to Mr. C. Herrin, The Gardens, 
Chalfont Park, Gerrard’s Cross, who had most praiseworthy samples of 
Magnum Bonum, Reading Russet, Snowdrop, Vicar of Laleham, Prime 
Minister, Cardinal, Beauty of Hebron, Radstock Beauty, Sunrise, Cosmo¬ 
politan, The Dean, and Veitch’s Ashleaf. Mr. Ross took the second place 
with a collection very slightly inferior to the first, and had especially good 
dishes of Reading Russet, Magnet, Red Emperor, Productive, Aspirant, 
M.P,, Prizetaker, First and Best, and Lifeguardsman. Mr. Ford was a good 
third, having Purple King, Lady Truscott, and Sutton’s Early Regent, very 
fine. Several smaller classes were unrepresented, but there were seven 
exhibitors of half a peck of Onions for pickling, Mr. C. F. Prangnell, 
Kensington and Chelsea Schools, Banstead, being first with Silver Ball, neat 
and regular. Mr. Ross was second with Silver Skin, and Mr. C. Osman, 
South Metropolitan Schools, Sutton, was third with the same variety. There 
were also three exhibitors of six Vegetable Marrows, Col. W. P. Talbot, 
(Jlenhurst, Esher (gardener, Mr. C. J. Waite), being first with Moore’s 
Vegetable Cream, Long White, and Prince Albert, all fine samples. Mr. 
Osman was second with Custard Marrow, Muir’s Prolific Hybrid, and Green 
Striped. Mr. Mundell was third with older fruits. Capsicums, Gherkins, and 
Salads were not shown in competition. 
COMMITTEES. 
Gladioluses and Dahlias again constituted the most prominent attractions of 
the groups of plants and flowers exhibited before the Floral Committee. 
The extensive collections of these handsome flowers from Langport and 
Slough were exceedingly bright and beautiful in both cases, representing a 
large number of choice varieties. The Fruit Committee’s duties were not 
very heavy, as a few Melons and Messrs. Carter’s Tomatoes were the 
principal exhibits. 
Fruit Committee. —Present: John E. Lane, Esq., in the chair, and 
Messrs. Philip Crowley, Charles Ross, G. Goldsmith, G. Bunyard, Sidney 
Ford, A. Howcroft, J. C. Mundell, R. D. Blackmore, S. Lyons, and Arthur 
W. Sutton. 
Messrs. J. Carter & Co., High Holborn, exhibited a large number of 
Tomatoes in 10-inch pots, and the majority of the plants were well fruited, 
meriting the cultural commendation awarded for the collection. The varieties 
chiefly shown were Dedham Favourite, which was in excellent condition. 
Green Gage, Criterion, Holborn Coral, and Holborn Gem, the last named a 
new variety with small round fruits produced very abundantly in bunches of 
five or six each. Of the ornamental small-fruited clustered sorts. Coral Pear, 
Red Currant, and Grape Shot were noteworthy for their long racemes of 
brightly coloured fruits, and several promising seedlings were also 
represented. New Melons were shown by Mr. Ross, Welford Park Gardens, 
Newbury ; Mr. J. Gash, Swainston, Newport, Isle of Wight, and others; but 
none of them was considered sufficiently meritorious for a special award, 
though votes of thanks were accorded to the exhibitors. Mr. James, 
Castle Nursery, Lower Norwood, sent fruits of a “ seedling ” Apple which 
was determined to be Astrachan. Mr. Thomas Bowie, Chillingham Castle 
Gardens, showed some samples of a new Red Currant named New 
Defiance, very large in berry and apparently prolific, but so damaged in 
transit that no opinion could be expressed concerning its merits. Mr. H. 
Clarke, Blenheim Palace Gardens, sent a dish of a seedling Potato named 
Clarke’s Beauty, a neat kidney variety, white with purple eyes. A vote of 
thanks was accorded to Mr. S. Ford, Leonardslee Gardens, for highly 
coloured specimens of Siberian Crab, and some fruits of an Australian 
Runner Bean, which is very prolific, having narrow pods more like a Dwarf 
Kidney Bean. Messrs. J. E. Lane & Sons, Great Berkhamstead, exhibited 
fifteen dishes of Apples of good quality, for which a vote of thanks was 
passed. T. W. Boord, Esq., Ockenden, Duckfield (gardener, Mr. M'George), 
sent fruits of a finely flavoured Fig said to be a seedling and to have been 
grown out of doors. It was much in the way of Brunswick, and the Com¬ 
mittee requested that be shown again with its own foliage. 
A first-class certificate was awarded for 
Cucumber Purity Park Hero .—This fine Cucumber is the result of a 
cross between Model and Sutton’s Improved Telegraph, and has been shown 
on several occasions in good condition, its character being now well fixed. 
It is neat in form, slender and well proportioned, with a few scattered 
spines, and a slight bloom. It is also extremely prolific and of good con¬ 
stitution. 
Floral Committee. —Present: Section A.—Mr. James O’Brien in the 
chair, and Messrs. J. Dominy, J. Hudson, H. Herbst, and .1. Laing. Section 
B.—Shirley Hibberd, Esq., in the chair, and Messrs. G. If. Wilson, W. 
Bealby, G. Dufifield, J. James, H. Turner, S. Ford, A. Howcroft, J. Douglas, 
H. Bennett, and H. Cannell. 
The Gladioluses from Messrs. Kelway & Son, Langport, Somerset, were 
extremely fine, and, as at the previous meeting, a great number of varieties 
were represented, about 150 spikes being staged. A selection was then 
made, and they need not be repeated now'; suffice it that the silver-gilt 
medal awarded was well deserved. Messrs. J. Carter it Co. had an extensive 
and beautiful group of Asters in pots, about 150 plants in 5-inch ppts being 
shown and honoured with a bronze medal. The plants varied in height from 
2 feet in the pyramidal varieties to about 6 inches in the dwarf Chrysan¬ 
themum-flowered forms, the latter being extremely pretty in pots w'ith large 
rossj purple, red, lilac blush, white, and crimson flowers. An intermediate 
strain is afforded by the Pceony-flowered varieties, which are not so tall as 
the pyramidal, nor so dwarf as the last named. All were flowering freely, 
