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Dancer was placed second in the classes for twelve and six blooms. 
Mr. Martin was again to the front, securing the first prizes in both 
cases. For twenty-four Japanese varieties Mr. Dancer was a very 
good first, having amongst others good blooms of Dr. Macary, 
Madame C. Audiguier, Cry Kang, Pere Delaux, Jane Salter, and 
M. Delaux. Mr. Dancer was also first for twelve varieties, and Mr. 
Martin for twelve blooms six varieties. Several amateurs’ and 
cottagers’ productions were staged both in flowers, fruit, and vege¬ 
tables, and the arrangements were admirably carried out by Mr. W. 
Shelton (Secretary), Mr. Evitt (Chairman), and Mr. C. White 
(Treasurer). 
PLYMOUTH. —November 14tu and 15th. 
This old-established Society appears to be regaining its old pres¬ 
tige; judging from the keen competition in nearly all the cut-bloom 
classes of the Exhibition held in the Guildhall, Plymouth, last week. 
Mr. Tallack, gardener to C. G-. Prideaux Brune, Esq., secured the 
special prize offered by J. H. Pulleston, Esq., M.P., for twenty-four 
blooms, distinct—viz., six Japanese, six incurved, six Anemones, and 
six Pompons, with magnificent blooms of Empress of India, Golden 
Empress, Prince Alfred, Fair Maid of Guernsey, Soliel Levant, Dr. 
Masters, Red Gauntlet, (fee. Mr. Moorman of Kingston was awarded 
the second prize with a good collection. 
For twenty-four blooms, large-flowering, the Earl of Devon and 
Mr. C. Norrington were first and second respectively; and for six 
blooms of Mrs. G. Rundle, Mr. J. B. Williams and the Earl of Devon 
secured the prizes in that order. Other successful exhibitors were 
the Rev. J. Parlby, Mr. G. H. Rundle, Mr. W. Pengelly, Mr. Short, 
Mr. Masters, and Mr. Mallet. Numerous classes for miscellaneous 
subjects were well filled. Altogether it was a magnificent Show and 
well patronised. 
CANTERBURY.— November 15th and 16th. 
A correspondent sends a report of the fifth annual Show of the 
Canterbury Gardeners’ Mutual Improvement Society, which was held 
in the Foresters’ Hall last week. Owing, however, to the great 
demands upon our space this week we can only give the names of the 
chief competitors. The exhibits were numerous and generally of 
good quality, but the weather proved unfavourable, thus affecting 
the receipts considerably. The principal prizes were won by the 
following Messrs. E. Martin, Elvey, Woodcock, Fairweather, E. 
Dines,, A. Sargeant, Noble, Kennett, Hyde, Hardimans, Ewell, 
Hawkins, and Brooks. 
BRISTOL.— November 16th and 17th. 
There are few older kindred societies than the above, and probably 
none possesses more apparent vitality. Much of this is due to the 
efforts of the energetic and courteous Hon. Sec., Mr. G. Webley, and 
his working Committee, who materially contribute to the success of 
the many meetings, and they are to be congratulated upon the fact 
of the nineteenth Exhibition being superior to any that have pre¬ 
ceded it. 
Specimen Chrysanthemum plants were shown in much greater num¬ 
bers than usual, and in some instances meritorious collections were 
unplaced. This was notably the case in the class for six large- 
flowered varieties, in which there were six competitors. Here Mr. 
Bradner, as on several previous occasions, proved invincible, his 
specimens of White Globe, Mrs. Dixon, Prince of Wales, Alma, Bar¬ 
bara, and Mr. Corbay being from 3 to 4 feet through, and remarkably 
well flowered throughout. Mr. E. T. Hill, gardener to T. Pease, Esq., 
was a good second ; the third prize going to Mr. W. Lintern, gardener 
to W. Butler, Esq. Mr. Bradner was also successful with three 
specimens large-flowered, six and four Pompons ; Mr. Lintern, Mr. 
E. S. Cole, gardener to W. Pethick, Esq., and Mr. E. T. Hill, gardener 
to J. Pease, Esq., securing the remaining awards with good specimens. 
The best pyramid large-flowered variety, a creditable example of 
Yenus, was staged by Mr. H. Smith, gardener to A. Shipley, Esq.; Mr. 
Hill following with Mrs. Rundle in good condition. Flat-trained 
specimens were well shown by Messrs. Bradner, Hill, and Smith, the 
varieties in this class consisting principally of the Rundle family ; 
and the same varieties figured largely as standards in competition for 
special prizes offered by W. E. George, Esq., where Mr. Bradner again 
took the lead, being closely followed by Mr. Rye, gardener to 
J. Derham, Esq. 
The schedule comprehended classes for a great variety of plants in 
pots, all of which were well filled, but our limited space forbids as 
full a report as we should wish to give of them. Fine-foliage plants 
were remarkably healthy and good, notably the specimens of Cycas 
revoluta, Croton Weismannii, Dieffenbachia Bowmannii, and Latania 
borbonica staged by Mr. Rye, and somewhat similar varieties were 
shown by Mr. T. Bush. Mr. J. Stevens also staged creditably in 
these classes. Mr. Bannister had the finest Ferns, among which were 
seedling Gymnogrammas, Adiantum trapeziforme, and A. farleyense. 
Mr. Rye was a good second. Table plants were shown in good num¬ 
bers, and comprised many elegant Palms, Crotons, Drachmas, and 
Pandanus. Mr. W. K. Wait, Mr. Budgett, and Mr. G. F. Prideaux 
secured the awards in the order named. Berried plants were also 
creditably shown, and included Capsicums Little Pet and Princess of 
Wales, Solanums, and Aucubas. Messrs. Prideaux, W. Lintern, and 
S. Budgett were the successful exhibitors. Poinsettias were shown 
extensively and well, but gave evidence of being grown in a veiy high 
temperature. Mr. W. Cooper secured the first prize, and Mr. Lintern 
the second. Primulas were also particularly good, and here the prize¬ 
winners were Messrs. Lintern, Bodham Castle, and C. Taggett. 
Bourardia3 were well shown by Messrs. W. Rye and S. Budgett, and 
Zonal Pelargoniums by Mr. C. Taggett. Two groups were staged on a 
space 10 feet by 4 feet, Mr. Rye securing the premier award for a 
bright and informal arrangement, in which well-flowered Calanthes, 
Cypripediums, the beautiful and highly scented Oncidium varico- 
sum, Bouvardias, Gesnerias, Begonias, and Epiphyllums were freely 
included. 
Cut blooms of Chrysanthemums were both extensively and well 
shown. The stand of twenty-four blooms of large-flowered varieties 
which gained Mr. T. Hobbs the premier award, and which carried 
with it the Banksian silver medal of the Royal Horticultural Society, 
was remarkably good, every bloom being in excellent condition. The 
varieties were Golden Empress, Prince of Wales, Empress of India, 
Prince Alfred, Hero of Stoke Newington, Lady St. Clair, Yenus, Mrs. 
Cunningham, Princess of Teck, Mrs. G. Glenny, and General Bain- 
bridge. Messrs. Garaway <fc Co., Durdham Downs Nursery, Clifton, 
took second honours with a stand weak only in one or two cases, 
while Mr. J. Baylis was a most creditable third. For twelve blooms 
Mr. E. S. Cole was placed first, his most noteworthy varieties being 
Empress of India and Golden Empress of India. Mr. J. Waite and 
Mr. W. Fox, gardener to Mrs. Hurle, were worthily awarded the 
remaining prizes. Mr. T. Hobbs staged the best six, these including 
fine blooms of Mrs. Heale and Beverley ; Messrs. Baylis and E. S. 
Cole also staging good blooms. The best twelve Anemone-flowered 
were staged by the Messrs. Garaway, and comprised excellent 
examples of Empress, Lady Margaret, Madame Clos, George Sands, 
Acquisition, Prince of Anemones, and Gluck. Mr. J. Baylis and 
Mr. Hobbs took the remaining prizes. Messrs. Garaway also secured 
the premier award for twelve blooms of Japanese varieties, and 
probably a better stand was never seen. The sorts were Fair Maid 
of Guernsey, Sarnia, Madame Berthier Rendatler, Mons. Ardenne, 
Baronne de Prailly, Criterion, Thunberg, Apollo, Agrement de la 
Nature, Bouquet Fait, and Mons. Delaux. Yases of cut flowers 
were well shown by Messrs. E. S. Cole, T. Meakin, and J. H. Virgo. 
Yases of outdoor autumn foliage and berries—and very beautiful all 
of them, placed and unplaced, were—by Messrs. J. H. Virgo and 
E. S. Cole. Bouquets for the hands by Mrs. M. Cole and Mrs. F. E. 
Stevens, and in another class by Messrs. E. C. Cole and R. H. Symes, 
the prizes being awarded in the order named in each instance. 
Hardy fruits were not shown in such large quantities as usual, but 
the Grapes were in marked advance both as regards quality and quan¬ 
tity. The premier prize collection of six varieties was staged by Mr. 
Nash, gardener to the Duke of Beaufort, and consisted of high-class 
examples of Black Alicante and Muscat of Alexandria Grapes, East- 
nor Castle Melon, very fine Pitmaston Duchess Pears, Ribston Pippin 
Apples, and Medlars. Mr. Bannister, gardener to H. St. Vincent 
Ames, Esq., was a very creditable second, the third prize being 
worthily awarded to Mr. W. Sweeting. Mr. G. Gibson, gardener to 
Mrs. G. Miller, staged the best Black Hamburgh Grapes, the second 
prize going to Mr. W. Cope. There were several excellent stands of 
Muscat of Alexandria, but Mr. Nash’s very fine examples easily 
secured the premier award, the second prize worthily going to Mr. 
Gibson, and the third to Mr. E. Trotman, gardener to H. A. Mills, 
Esq., and an extra prize was awarded to Mr. Rye. In the class for 
any black variety Mr. Chaffin, Bath, a distinguished amateur, had 
the pleasure of defeating several well-known professional growers, 
his examples of Meredith’s Alicante being perfect in every respect. 
Mr. Nash and Mr. W. K. Wait took the remaining prizes also with 
Black Alicante. Mr. Nash again took the lead with four bunches in 
not less than two varieties with somewhat faulty Muscat of Alex¬ 
andria and very fine Black Alicante ; Mr. Chaffin followed with 
highly coloured fair-sized bunches of Meredith’s Alicante and Gros 
Colman, while Mr. Gibson took third place with Mrs. Pince’s Muscat 
and Muscat of Alexandria; this stand, in our estimation, being the 
best of the three. Seven other lots were shown, many of which were 
of more than average merit. Mr. W. Rye took the lead with six 
varieties of Pears, these consisting of clear fair-sized fruits of Chau- 
montel, Beurre Diel, Conseiller de la Cour, Duchesse d’Angouleme, 
Doyenne du Comice, and BeuriA d’Anjou. Mr. A. T. Hall took the 
second prize, and Mr. Bannister the third. Mr. Rye was also first 
with four varieties, being followed by Messrs. Bannister and W. Lin¬ 
tern. _ The best six varieties of dessert Apples were shown by Mr. 
Bannister, these consisting of Claygate Pearmain, Kentish Pippin, 
Scarlet Pearmain, King of Pippins, Worcester Pearmain, and Blen¬ 
heim Pippin. Mr. A. T. Hall and Mr. W. Hunt took the remaining 
prizes. Mr. Avery secured the first prize for a single dish with Rib¬ 
ston Pippin, Mr. Hill following with Blenheim Orange. Culinary 
Apples were very fine, notably the premier prize six vaiieties, staged 
by Mr. E. T. Hill, these consisting of Maid of Wilts, Kentish Pippin, 
Nelson’s Glory, Reinette du Canada, English Codlin, and Tankard. 
Mr, Goddard, gardener to R. Symes, Esq., was a close second, and 
Mr. J. Milliner a good third. In a good class Mr. T. Bush took the 
lead for any culinary variety with very fine examples of Bush Seed¬ 
ling, Mr. H. Hockey following with Nelson’s Glory. 
Special prizes were offered by the Hon. Secretary for a collection of 
vegetables, and to the first prize was added the Banksian bronze 
medal of the Royal Horticultural Society. Several creditable collec¬ 
tions were staged, but the Judges experienced no difficulty in award¬ 
ing the first prize to Mr. Bannister. His collection comprised excel- 
