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without protection. The Banana and Date Palm are cultivated 
with Maize, Batatas, Coffee, Camphor, Olives, Figs, Pomegranates, 
and numerous other roots and fruits. AmoDgst flowers the 
Bougainvillea, Thunbergia, and the orange-flowered Bignonia 
venusta are amongst the most remarkable. Cannas, Ipomaeas, 
Lantanas, Abutilons, and Poinsettias abound in all the gardens, 
whilst the Hyacinth, Belladonna Lily, and Agapanthus are to be 
seen in every direction. Woodwardia radicans grows in the more 
moist and shady places. The Pelargonium from its luxuriance of 
growth and its brilliantly coloured flowers is one of the most 
noteworthy plants of the island. Camellias and Roses also grow 
in great profusion and perfection. Amongst notable trees are 
Magnolias, Salisburias, Dragon Trees, Araucarias, Allspice, Locust, 
Jacaranda, and Clethra arborea. Amongst Grasses giant speci¬ 
mens of the Bamboo. Besides the fruits we have already men¬ 
tioned the Loquat grows to great perfection, the fruits of the 
edible Passion Flower, various Grapes, the Avocado Pear, Custard 
Apple, and Mango. Most of our best known garden vegetables 
grow admirably during the cooler months of the year, together 
with the Yam (Caladium esculentum). 
WORCESTERSHIRE AGRICULTURAL AND 
HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITION. 
June 19th, 20th, and 21st. 
The Worcestershire'Horticultural Exhibition was held in connec¬ 
tion; with the Agricultural Show this year in the show ground, 
Battenhall, Worcester, on June 19th and two following days. The 
two Shows combined are conducted on much the same principle as 
the Bath and West of England, and are held in a different part of 
the county each year. On the opening day the weather was all that 
could be desired, a number of visitors assembling. Unfortunately the 
two last days were anything but favourable, with heavy showers at 
intervals, in the agricultural department the attractions were some¬ 
what limited, but the horticultural section was well represented, and 
in most of the classes the competition was keen and spirited .] {The 
Fig. 120.—Garden view in Madeira—quinta st. anna. 
exhibits were shown in three large tents, most of the space being well 
occupied. 
STOVE AND GREENHOUSE PLANTS. 
For the premier prize of £20 for ten stove and greenhouse plants in 
bloom and six ornamental foliage plants arranged for effect Mr. James 
Cypher, Cheltenham, secured first honours. His plants consisted of a 
large Latania borbonica occupying the centre of the group; on the 
left was a good Cycas circinalis, to the right was a handsome plant 
of Encephalartos villosus, a good Cycas revoluta, Croton majesticus, 
about 6 feet high and nearly as far through, well coloured, and 
C. Queen Victoria, also well coloured. The flowering plants were 
perfect, including his well-known plant of Erica Cavendishiana laden 
with its bright yellow flowers, a good example of Dracophyllum 
gracile, Hedaroma tulipifera well flowered, a large plant of Azalea 
Brilliant, Allamanda Hendersonii, Clerodendron Balfourianum, Stepha- 
notis floribunda, Ixora coccinea and I. Williams!, and a well-flowered 
Erica Aitoniana. Mr. Tudgey, Waltham Cross, was a good second ; 
his foliage plants comprised Latania borbonica, Pritchardia pacifica, 
Stevensonia grandifolia, Cycas circinalis, and a splendid plant of 
C. revoluta. Amongst the flowering plants were fine plants of Azalea 
Criterion, Ixora Williamsi, I. Fraserii, a monstrous Azalea magnifica, 
Erica Cavendishiana, a perfect plant of E. ventricosa magnifica, Clero¬ 
dendron Balfourianum, Dracophyllum gracile, Anthurium Schertzeri- 
anum, and Hedaroma tulipifera. The third prize was taken by Mr. 
J. F. Mould, nurseryman, Pewsey, Wilts, with much smaller but well- 
grown plants. The six foliage plants included Cycas revoluta, Phor- 
mium Veitchii variegatum, Croton Queen Victoria, C. Prince of Wales, 
C. majesticum, and a very healthy plant of Gleichenia rupestris. 
Amongst the flowering subjects was a good well-flowered plant of 
Statice profusa, Erica insignis, and Ixora regina. An extra prize was 
awarded to Mr. Plevey, gardener to E. J. Morton, Esq. For six stove 
and greenhouse plants in bloom Mr. James Cypher was again to the 
front with good plants of Erica Cavendishiana, Dracophyllum gracile, 
Ixora Fraseri, Azalea Brilliant, Allamanda nobilis, and a good 
Aphelexis macrantha purpurea; Mr. Tudgey taking second honours 
with handsome well-flowered plants, but smaller than the first. 
Third Mr. J. F. Mould. 
FINE-FOLIAGE PLANTS. 
For twelve ornamental foliage plants arranged for effect Mr. 
Cypher was far ahead of the other competitors, his chief exhibits 
