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arranged in an irregular way, with a few of the leaves drooping grace¬ 
fully over the surface of the group. The next thing to do is to form 
a rather dense thicket of grsen beneath the Palms to hide the pots in 
which they are growing, taking care that the stems of the Palms are 
seen as if growing out of a carpet of Ferns. Having thus formed a 
background of green we can proceed to dot out the outline of a good 
portion of the group. It is much easier to do it in this way than to 
attempt to finish each part as the work advances. The effect of 
many a group has been spoilt in this way. The arrangement may 
look light and graceful at first, but as the group gets larger the plants 
appear far too much crowded. As we wish the centre of the group 
to be hollow the sides should be formed next, and they should be 
made much higher than is required when the centre is to be full, 
taking care to have the plants of various sizes and of different forms 
to produce a wavy surface. The cavity in the centre thus formed is 
to be the principal point of attraction, it should therefore contain the 
choicest material and have the utmost pains bestowed on its arrange¬ 
ment. 
Near the back of the group, just in front of the Palms, a small 
mound should be raised, with Adiantums or other suitable Ferms, and 
a well-grown attractive-looking plant placed on the top, so as to be 
seen to advantage among the surrounding greenery, and some bright- 
coloured plants placed in the recesses formed on each side of the 
mound, and these colours will be enhanced by the canopy of Palms 
above them. The base of the mound should be fringed with 
small plants of Coleus, Caladium, Abutilon, or any other suitable 
plants. The remaining portion of the group should be kept rather 
low, and be dotted over with such plants as Pandanus Veitchii, 
Cocos Weddelliana, Crotons, Dracmnas, Acacias, &c., with a ground¬ 
work of Ferns, and here and there a few bright coloured flowers 
springing out of the carpet of green. The edges should be finished 
off with small plants of Isolepsis, Adiantums, Panicums, Coleus, 
Caladium argyrites arranged in such a way that not a pot is to be 
seen in the whole group, as the effect is entirely spoilt if they are 
visible. 
Before concluding I must say a few words about colour. Do not 
have too much, but where it is used let it be shown off to advantage 
and not crowded in as if we wished to hide it. 
I am afraid my description of this subject has not been so clear as 
it ought to be, but 1 am sure if these remarks should induce anyone 
to work out similar arrangements their efforts will be rewarded by a 
favourable verdict from the most experienced judges and a host of 
admirers among persons of refined tastes.—H. Dunkin, The Gardens, 
Longford Castle, Salisbury. 
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AT SOUTHAMPTON. 
*' Seeing that no reference ia made to the prizewinners in the classes for 
fruits and vegetables in your otherwise excellent report of the Southampton 
Show, the writer, in common with other exhibitors in the fruit classes, feel 
that our exhibits—seeing that they attracted quite as much attention from 
visitors as the splendid display of Chrysanthemums did—deserve men¬ 
tioning, as forming part of one of the best provincial shows in the country; 
therefore I trust you will be good enough to make room in your next issue 
for the awards made by the Judges in the fruit and vegetable classes, and 
which are as follows :— 
Grapes .—For three distinct varieties, one bunch of each. First, Mr. T. 
Hale, gardener to Captain Davison, Stoneham House, Southampton, with 
Muscat of Alexandria, Barbarrosa (Gros G-uillaume), and Black Alicante in 
fine condition. Second, Mr. H. W. Ward, gardener to the Earl of Radnor, 
.Longford Castle, Salis'tury. Third, Mr. E. Molyneux, gardener to W. H. 
Myers, Esq., Swanmore Park, Bishop’s Waltham. Fourth, Mr. A. Gates, 
gardener to W. G. Roy, Esq., Byams, Marchwood, Southampton. Mr. Hale 
was again to the front in the class for three bunches of black, showing 
IBlack Alicante in fine form as regards size of bunch, berry, and finish; and 
the same remark applies to Mr. T. Grant, gardener to Major Murray, 
Ossemsley Manor, Christchurch, who secured second position with the same 
variety. Third, Mr. Molyneux, with two bunches of Alicante and one of 
Lady Downe’s. Mr. Ward was first for white, showing three bunches of 
Muscat of Alexandria, Mr. Hale being a good second, and Mr. Sanders, 
gardener to J. East, Esq., Langstock House, Stockbridge, third. Mr. Hill, 
gardener to Viscount Gort, East Cowes Castle, Cowes, was first in the class 
for two bunches of black, showing Black Alicante ; Mr. T. Osborn, Wilton 
House, Southampton, was second, and Mr. Sanders third. Seven lots were 
staged, and in the corresponding class there were only two entries—namely, 
Mr. Osborn and Mr. Gates, who took the prizes in that order with Muscat of 
Alexandria. In the class for the heaviest bunch the first prize went to Mr. 
Ward, with Gros Guillaume weighing a little over 8 lbs.; the second to Mr. 
Hale, with Black Alicante about 4^ lbs.; the third to Mr. Budd, gardener to 
F. G. Dalgety, Esq., Lockerley Hall, Ramsey, for Black Alicante. 
There were only two Pine Apples shown, two well-grown Queens weigh¬ 
ing 3 lbs. and 4 lbs. respectively, and for w'hich Mr. Richards, gardener to 
the Earl of Normanton, Somerley House, Ringwood, and Mr. Budd were 
awarded the first and second prizes in the order in which their names 
appear. 
Apples .—These were shown in fine condition as regards size, form, and 
colour. There were ten lots of four distinct varieties, six fruits of each, ripe 
or unripe, staged. Mr. Hale was first with Scarlet Admirable, Flower of 
Kent, Blenheim Pippin, and Wellington Pippin. Second, Mr. Brewer, 
-nurseryman. West End, Southampton. Third, Mr. Sanders, and fourth, Mr, 
Gates. In the class for three varieties of dessert, six fruits of each, there 
were nineteen entries. Mr. Wildsmith, gardener to Viscount E versley. Heck- 
field Place, Winchfield, was first with Ribston Pinpin, Court Pendh Plat, and 
King of the Pippins. Mr. Busby, gardener to F. Williams, Esq., Thornhill, 
Park, was second, Mr. Gates third, and Mr. J. Mair, gardener to General 
Calthorpe, Woodlands Vale, Ryde, fourth. Out of fourteen entries for three 
dishes, distinct varieties, six fruits of each, Mr. J. Mair was a good first with 
fine fruits of Gloria Mundi, Hollandbury, and Alfriston. Second, Mr. Chap¬ 
man, gardener to Col. Knatchbull, Manor House, Clatford. Third, Mr. 
Sanders ; and equal fourth, Messrs. Hale and Gates. For four dishes of Pears, 
ripe or unripe, Mr. Sanders secured chief honours with Beurr6 Bachelier, 
Beurrd Diel, Doyenne du Comice, and General Todtleben; the second, third, 
and fourth going respectively to Messrs. Gates, Wildsmith, and Hills; and 
in the next class for three dishes Mr. Gates was first with Marie Louise, 
Beurr6 Diel, and Crassane, Mr. Sanders second, Mr. Mair third, and Mr. 
Wildsmith fourth. The last-named exhibitor had the best dish of Filberts, 
Mr. Hale the second best, and Messrs. T. Giles, Salisbury, and Sanders, third 
and fourth in that order. 
Vegetables .—These were'shown largely and well. There were four prizes 
offered for collections of eight kinds. Mr. Cox, gardener to R. K. Wynd- 
ham, Esq., Corhampton House, Bishop’s Waltham, was first with a good 
collection, in which was a fine large dish of Tomatoes and remarkably fine 
Veitch’s Autumn Giant Cauliflower. Mr. Sanders was a good second ; Mr. 
West, gardener to Captain Wigram, Northlands, Salisbury, third; and Mr. 
Amys, gardener to the Hon. Mrs. Elliot York, Hamble Cliff, Southampton, 
fourth. Mr. Richards took first prize for a very good and varied collection of 
salads, which was very tastefully put up, the second, third, and fourth prizes 
going to Messrs. Sanders, Amys, and Cox, all showing well.— Exhibitor. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS AT BEECH DALE. 
Visitors to the late National Chrysanthemum Show, held in the 
Westminster Aquarium, were enabled to see the queen of autumn flowers 
in splendid condition as regards the high standard of perfection to which 
skilful cultivation has now attained. Numerous as the exhibits were, 
they did not represent all the skilful growers of this popular flower. 
There are numbers of persons who cultivate the Chrysanthemum up to a 
high standard of excellence for a private display and not for exhibition 
purposes. Sometimes a gardener may make their culture a special 
feature, and not be allowed by his employer to exhibit. In this case his 
merits as a grower are only known locally, unless noticed by the horti¬ 
cultural press. I had the pleasure a few days ago of inspecting a very 
flne private display of well grown and flowered plants, arranged in the 
conservatory in the garden of — Geiselbretcht, Esq., Beechdale, Eltham 
Road, Lee, which are well worthy of note in these columns. The gar¬ 
dener, Mr. R. Fullerton, had certainly done his utmost to produce an 
effective display, as both in arrangement of the plants, and quality and 
quantity of blooms, there was everything that could be desired. Had the 
blooms of many of the varieties been exhibited they could not have 
failed to have secured first honours, so fine and perfect were they in size 
and form. Exceptionally good were such varieties of the Japanese 
section as Baronne de Frailly, one of the blooms measuring over 13 inches 
in diameter ; Thunberg, also very fine ; M. Chas. Hubert, Gloire de 
Toulouse, Peter the Great, Meg Merrilees, L’Incomparable, Madame 
Clemence Audiguier, enormous; Triomphe du Nord, Agrements de la 
Nature, very fine ; also Fulton, Delicatum, Flambeau, and others. In 
the incurved section the examples of the white Empress of India were 
grand. One of the blooms measured was nearly 8 inches in diameter 
and unusually deep and well formed, as also were the blooms of the 
Golden Empress, Other notably fine blooms were those of Cherub, Mrs. 
G. Rundle, Hero of Stoke Newington, Mrs, Bunn, Mrs. Crossfield, &c. 
In the Pompon section Model of Perfection^ must be specially mo¬ 
tioned as being well grown and flowered. This is, by-the-by, a charming 
variety for affording plenty of flowers for cutting. Only a few of the 
most striking examples in each section are given, as no useful purpose is 
served in occupying space with a long list of names. Upwards of 200 
plants were in flower at the time of my visit; and as the able gardener, 
Mr. Fullerton, has a choice collection of stove and greenhouse plants as 
well as vineries, flower and kitchen garden to manage, without assistance, 
except a man one day a week, he is to be congratulated on his success, 
and commended for his skill and industry in obtaining such good results 
under such unfavourable circumstances,—T. W. S, 
HAARLEM EXHIBITION OF FLOWERING BULBS, 
In 1885 the General Society for Bulb Culture at Haarlem will 
celebrate the fourth centenary of its existence, and on that occasion ah 
exhibition will be opened at Haarlem on a large scale, the occasion being 
one of the quinquennial shows of the Society. Large exhibitions have 
previously been held in 1875 and 1880, but that now announced will 
surpass all those held before, and if it realises the expectations of its 
promoters it will be the best show of flowering bulbs and tuberous-rooted 
plants ever held. The Show will be opened from 20 to 24th March in 
the largest hall at Haarlem with its annexes. 
The schedule of prizes has 140 entries, for which 381 medals are 
offered (gold, gilt, silver, and bronze, some of them with an addition of 
money value). The aggregate value of the prizes is upwards of £500. 
There are eighty-seven medals for Hyacinths, sixty for Tulips, seventeen 
for Narcissus, and smaller numbers for Crocus, Fritillaria, Galanthus, 
Leucojum, Scilla, Chionodoxa, Muscari, Erythronium, Anemones, Ranun¬ 
culus, Lilium, Gladiolus, Iris, Helleborus, Hepatica, Trillium, Conval- 
laria, Hoteia, Spiraea, Dicentra, Terrestrial Orchids, P^onia, Amaryllis, 
Imantophyllum, Eucharis, Orchids, Gesneriaceae, Begonia, Anthurium, 
Caladium, Calla, Cyclamen, Tropaeolum, Lachenalia, Sparaxis, Phor- 
