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past their best. A Richardia with about twenty spathes secured the 
first prize for this to Mr. R. Bell. Mr. T. Macdonald secured the first 
prize for four strong specimens of Spiraea japonica. A large table 
was occupied with Mignonette, most of which was really fine. For 
two standards Mr. J. Richardson, gardener to Sir R. Dick Cunning¬ 
ham, Bart, Prestonfield, was first, his plants having heads about 
3 feet over and in vigorous health. Mr. S. Graham was second, also 
with examples of good culture. Mr. G. Greig was first for a single 
standard, very good, and Mr. McLure second. Por two pots Migno¬ 
nette Mr. W. Penn was first with close and dwarf bushes about 4 feet 
across, Mr. G. Greig second with stronger-grown plants but lacking 
the finish of the former, while to Mr. J. Richardson an extra prize 
was awarded for plants little behind either of the other prizewinners. 
Lily of the Valley was also numerously represented, being on the whole 
very good throughout, though the foliage was rather lacking in size. 
Por three pots or pans Mr. McLure was first, Mr. Pearson being 
second with what had been much better stuff ” a week before. For 
one pot or pan of the same Mr. T. Grieve took first. Dielytras filled 
a large table. Some very good Deutzias were also set up close to the 
Dielytras, Mr. M’Cormick being first for two plants ; and Mr. John 
Glass, Whitepark, in the same position for one plant. The prizes for 
six alpine plants brought out some bright collections. Mr. D. 
Forrester, Woodcockdale, Linlithgow, was awarded the first prize for 
Primulas helvetica, viscosa nivea, rosea, and denticulata. and Nar¬ 
cissus Bulbocodium and Trillium grandiflorum. Mr. G. Forrester, 
Polmont, was second with much the same kinds. 
Bulbs. —The first four series of prizes were devoted to Hyacinths 
in twelves, eights, sixes, and sixes for amateurs only. Generally the 
Hyacinths were poor, wanting in length of spike, and with a general 
looseness of build apparent. Por the twelve, Mr. McLeod, Blind 
Asylum, West Craig-Millar, was first, and Mr. McLure second. For 
eight plants, Mr. Syme, gardener to Mr. Lindsay, Ridge Park, Lanark, 
u r as first, and Mr. Pearson, Beechwood, Corstorphine, second. Both 
of these were superior to the plants in the twelves. Mr. Stewart, 
High Street, Haddington, took first in both the sixes with good 
plants. Tulips were shown in 9-inch pots, some two dozen bulbs in 
each. Though more showy as a whole, the quality of the flowers was 
not so good as where only three bulbs are grown in each pot. Mr. 
W. Penn was first for eight, and Mr. G. Greig first for six. For six 
pots of Polyanthus Narcissus (also in 9-inch pots) the competition 
was poor, Mr. Pearson taking the first prize. Garden Narcissus were 
staged by only one exhibitor, Mr. McLure. 
Cut Flowers. —For twenty-four Roses, not less than eight sorts, 
Mr. J. Gordon was awarded the first place for good blooms. For 
twelve, not less than six sorts, Mr. Bowman, gardener to Lord Deas, 
Pittendriech, was first with lovely Tea Roses ; Mr. Murray, gardener 
to Marquis of Ailsa, Culzean Castle, second, and Mr. Sheack third. 
Twelve Gloire de Dijons were staged, but poor. But if these were 
poor the Mardchal Niels were simply superb, the twelve staged by 
Mr. Pearson, Beechwood, being enormous globes of golden yellow. 
Mr. Dow, gardener to Sir D. Baird, Bart., Newbyth, was second with 
very good blooms, and a large number of boxes containing blooms of 
good quality were also staged. Prizes were also given for Camellias, 
of which there was a good display, and for Rhododendron trusses. 
For both hand and table bouquets Mr. R. Grossart was first with very 
good arrangements. 
Fruit. —Some good well-kept Apples, a dish of good Strawberries 
from Mr. Dow, a good Pine Apple from Mr. McIntyre, and some 
examples of Black Alicante Grapes of extra merit were shown. The 
last were Black Alicantes, both first and second-prize lots being well 
kept, fresh, with the bloom and colour perfect. Mr. S. McKinnon 
was first, and Mr. Grieg second. Some Strawberries were shown in 
pots, but nothing noteworthy was noted of these. 
In Class 5, devoted to Vegetables, a good collection of vegetables 
gained first prize to Mr. Potter. Seacliffe, North Berwick. It con¬ 
tained good Leeks, Trebons Onions, young Carrots, Niddrie Protect¬ 
ing Broccoli (white as Cauliflowers), Mushrooms, large Brussels 
Sprouts, Seakale, Kidney Beans, young Potatoes, &c. Mr. J. Stewart 
had first for a collection of Salads. Amongst other vegetables was a 
fine dish of Mushrooms from Mr. McIntyre, to which first prize was 
awarded. 
The two classes set apart for nurserymen was the one for ordinary 
plants and the other for bulbs and cut flowers. The first prize in 
Class C was for a table of plants arranged for effect. Here Messrs. 
Ireland & Thomson were easily first with a table conspicuous by 
the richness and brightness of its contents ; Messrs. Methven & Sons 
were second with a table containing plants of a commoner character. 
For twelve hardy Rhododendrons, distinct sorts, in pots or tubs, 
Messrs. R. B. Laird & Sons were first with enormous plants ; were 
fastuosa fl.-pl., lilac, fine; Prince Camille de Rohan ; Comet, crimson ; 
Joseph Whitworth, very dark ; Auguste Van Geert, light rose ; and 
Jean Stern, a light variety with large individual pips. The Lawson 
Seed Company were second with much smaller plants. For six 
Rhododendrons Messrs. Methven & Sons were first with good plants 
of Grand Arab, Prometheus, Lord Wolseley, clear crimson ; Barclay- 
anum, Mr. John Waterer, and Lord Palmerston. Messrs. R.B. Laird 
and Son were first for six greenhouse Rhododendrons, but the plants 
had been much damaged ; a specimen of exoniensis was, however, in 
good order, and showed what the others ought to have been had 
they not been unfortunately shaken so much. The Lawson Seed 
and Nursery Company staged twelve Coniferre, to which the first 
prize was awarded. R. B. Laird & Son were first for table plants ; 
Messrs. Ireland & Thomson for new or rare plants; Mr. Robertson, 
Munro, Portobello, for hardy plants. 
Class 7 was devoted to Dutch bulbs and cut flowers. Messrs. R. B. 
Laird were first for twenty-four Hyacinths, and Mr. Sutherland, sen., 
second, the same exhibitor taking the prizes for twelve Hyacinths. 
For twelve cut Roses Mr. Wilson, Kendal, was first, also for twelve 
Marechal Niel Roses, but these were not so fine as in the gardeners’ 
competitions. For a hand bouquet Mr. Sutherland was first ; for 
that of a bride Mr. Wilson, and for six buttonhole bouquets Mr. G. 
Sinclair, Prestonkirk. 
Amongst the miscellaneous exhibits Mr. Wilson, Kendal, showed a 
stand of lovely Niphetos Roses and floral crosses and wreaths. Hardy 
flowers were numerously staged by Mr. Robertson Munroe, and Mr. 
S. Sinclair. Messrs. Dickson & Co. set up a table of Cinerarias, and 
a basket of cut Orchid flowers was awarded a first prize. These were 
from The Woodlands, Perth. 
We may remind our readers that the eleventh quinquennial 
International Exhibition of the ROYAL BOTANICAL AND Agri¬ 
cultural Society of Ghent opens on the 15th inst. in the 
ol Flemish city, and closes on the 22nd. Although it will not, 
probably, be of such a marked international character as regards 
the exhibits as has been the case in some previous years, some of 
the chief English nurserymen not being expected to compete, the 
display will the better represent Belgian horticulture. Many 
persons from England will visit the Show, and we wish more 
could do so, if only to experience the frank, genial, hearty wel¬ 
come they would receive from our friends in the “ City of 
Flowers.” 
■- At a General Meeting of the Royal Horticultural 
Society, held last Tuesday, J. J. VVheble, Esq., F.R.H.S., in the 
chair, the following candidates wrnre unanimously elected Fellows 
—viz., W. H. Clark, Miss Isabella Cockburn-Hood, Albert Cooper, 
Edward Dent, W. G. Emberlin, Luke Finney, Capt. C. R. Har¬ 
greaves, W. P. Hummerston, Robert A. Kemp, Dr. Kirby, James 
Lye, Charles Noble, Osbert Salvin, F.R.S., George Thomas, Sir 
Francis Wyatt Truscott, and Ernest White. 
- Cucumber and Melon Disease.— We have been asked 
to say that if any nurserymen or gardeners have their plants 
attacked by the above, or with cobweb fungus on seeds or cuttings, 
they can be supplied with a material that will probably destroy 
the disease, with instructions, gratis and carriage free, from 
E. W. Smith, 109, Cheapside, E.C. 
- The Leeds Horticultural Gardens Company (Limited) 
announce that they will hold a Floral and Horticultural 
Exhibition June 19th and 20th in the Gardens. Schedules can 
be had on application to G. Bush, Secretary. 
- ;i Saltburn ” writes to us as follows relative to Vines 
bleeding, but is the remedy a safe one ?—“ The bleeding of Vines 
will be stopped at once by moving the earth at the base of the 
stem and pouring down two or three pailfuls of cold water. The 
necessity of watering greenhouse, stove, or frame plants with water 
of the same temperature as the greenhouse, &c., has been over 
and over again insisted upon in this Journal. The above sentence 
relative to Vines bleeding explains the philosophy of the advice.” 
- We understand the Auriculas at Slough (Mr. C. 
Turner’s) are in very fine condition this year, a collection of 
2500 plants being in bloom, which admirers of this charming 
spring flower are invited to inspect. 
- Mr. Mallender, The Gardens, Hodsock Priory, sends us 
the following interesting note on the weather in Nottingham- 
