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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ June 28, 1883. 
being a very large Arecalutescens, Verschaffeltia splendida, Seaforthia 
elegans, Croton Disraeli, and C. Sunset, both well coloured. Mr. 
Tudgey was second with much smaller plants, and lacking the bright¬ 
ness of colour which was so prominent in Mr. Cypher’s group, the 
chief plants in this group being Dicksonia antarctica, Geonoma 
gracilis, and Cocos Weddelliana. Mr. Plevey was third, the plants 
being small compared with both the previous groups, but still were 
healthy and very creditably grown. An extra prize was awarded to 
Mr. J. F. Mould. In the class for six ornamental foliage plants 
grouped for effect Mr. Cypher was again first with plants of Pritchardia 
pacifica, Croton Queen Victoria, Cordyline indivisa, Cycas revoluta, 
Kentia Fosteriana, and Dasylirion acrotrichum ; Mr. Tudgey taking 
second honours, and Mr. Plevey third. In Mr. Tudgey’s group Croton 
Andreanum figured conspicuously, being remarkable for the size and 
high colour of the foliage. For one ornamental foliaged plant Mr. 
Cypher was again at the head of the list with a splendid plant of 
Cordyline indivisa ; Mr. Plevey second with Cocos Weddelliana ; and 
Mr. Lott, gardener to E. Humphries, Esq., third with Latania 
borbonica. 
The class for a specimen stove or greenhouse plant in bloom 
brought three competitors. Mr. Vicarage, gardener to Mrs. Allies, 
was first with a good-sized plant and moderately well bloomed of 
Dipladenia Brearleyana. Mr. Cypher was second, his plant being 
Dracophyllum gracile. Mr. Tudgey third, with Aphelexis macrantha 
floribunda. 
GROUPS. 
In the cb.ss for miscellaneous plants grouped for effect, to occupy 
a space of 200 square feet, five competitors entered, this class being 
one of the great attractions to visitors ; Mr. Cypher and Mr. Cowan, 
gardener to H. Walker, Esq., Purdeswell, Worcester, dividing first 
and second honours. Both groups deserve a word of praise, Mr. 
Cypher’s evidently being the strongest in flowering plants, Mr. 
Cowan’s in foliage. Third Mr. Helman, gardener to H. Bramwell, 
Esq., Crown East Court, Worcester. In the class for a group occu¬ 
pying 100 square feet Mr. Vicarage was first with a very tastefully 
arranged group, second and third falling to Mr. Lawley, gardener to 
T. C. Quarrell, Esq., and Mr. Plevey respectively. 
Fuchsias. —For three varieties Mr. Lawley secured the first prize 
very easily with three splendid plants between 7 and 8 feet high, 
well furnished, and densely flowered ; the varieties being Bacchus, 
Venus de Medici, and Rose of Castile. Mr. Thomas, gardener to 
John Corbett, Esq., M.P., was second, and Mr. Norman, gardener 
to A. W. Knott, Esq., third. 
Ferns. —In the class for six Ferns and Mosses Mr. Cypher was once 
more to the front, staging a first-rate half-dozen, including a good 
Dicksonia antarctica, Cybotium regale, a splendid plant of Neoto- 
pteris Nidus, a good Gleichenia Mendelli, G. flabellata, and Selaginella 
umbrosa. Mr. Jones, gardener to Col. Middlemore, was second with 
much smaller plants. Mr. Cypher was first for a specimen Fern with 
a nice plant of Alsophila elegantissima. 
Pelargoniums. —For six Pelargoniums, Show or Fancy, Mr. Cypher 
took the lead with a well-grown half dozen, Mr. Lawley'being second. 
Mr. Cypher and Mr. Lawley were first and second respectively for 
three plants. In the class for six Zonal Pelargoniums Mr. Lawley 
was the only exhibitor, with very large and well-flowered plants. Two 
of the plants each measured between 4 and 5 feet in diameter. 
Heaths were admirably shown by Mr. Cypher and Mr. Tudgey, who 
were first and second in the order named. Mr. Cypher’s plants com¬ 
prised the following varieties :—Erica tricolor elegans, E. ventricosa 
magnifica, E. ventricosa superba, E. v. Botkwelliana, E. depressa, and 
E. Cavendishiana. Mr. Tudgey’s best plants were E. ventricosa mag¬ 
nifica and E. v. superba. 
British Ferns were well represented, two classes being provided— 
one for twenty-four, the other for twelve ; in the class for twenty-four 
Mr. J. H. White, Worcester, being the only exhibitor. For twelve 
varieties Mr. Vicarage was first with a magnificent collection, the 
plants being large, clean, and well grown. Mr. J. H. White was 
second with very good plants ; and A. W. Knott, Esq., third with 
much smaller examples. Classes were provided for Gloxinias, Tube¬ 
rous Begonias, and Caladiums ; but in none of the three classes was 
anything very striking exhibited. 
Orchids. —Only one class was provided for Orchids—viz., six varie¬ 
ties, Mr. Cypher being first and second, the chief plants being Cypri- 
pedium villosum, C. Lowii, Epidendrum vitellinum, and Odontoglos- 
sum vexillarium, single plant with ten spikes of flowers. Vases of 
cut flowers for dinner table, bouquets for bride and ballroom, funeral 
crosses and wreaths, were fairly represented and greatly admired. 
Roses were well shown. Three classes were provided—viz., for 
thirty-six, twenty-four, and twelve. For thirty-six distinct varieties 
Messrs. Cranston & Co. were first with even bright blooms ; Mr. Drew, 
gardener to Mr. W. J. Grant, second. For twenty-four distinct Messrs 
Cranston were again first; Mr. J. Walker, Thame, second; and Mr. 
J. Lewis, third. Twelve distinct, Mr. Ennis, gardener to the Rev. 
F. S. Taylor, first, Mr. J. W. Grant second, and Cranston A Co. third. 
FRUIT. 
For a collection of six dishes (Pines excluded) there were only two 
entries. Mr. Barker, Hindlip, was well to the front, staging some 
magnificent Black Hamburgh Grapes, the berries large and well 
finished; Duke of Buccleuch, berries large but scarcely ripe; a 
beautifully netted William Tillery Melon, Stanwick Elruge Nectarines, 
magnificent Royal George Peaches, and Brown Turkey Figs. Mr. H. 
Gough, Worcester, w r as a very fair second with Black Hamburgh and 
Golden Champion Grapes, Queen Emma Melon, Pitmaston Orange 
Nectarine, Grosse Mignonne Peach, and President Strawberry. 
Pine Apples. —Mr. Barker was first with two grand Queens, crowns 
small, but perfect in other respects ; Mr. Heilman, Crown East Court, 
was second with smaller fruits. For a single specimen Mr. Barker 
was again first with a magnificent Queen, Mr. Heilman second. 
Black Grapes (Hamburgh).—Mr. Barker took the lead with good 
bunches, large berries, and perfection in finish; second Mr. Gough, 
also with good bunches ; Mr. W. H. Jones was third. Black Grapes 
(any other sort).—Mr. Barker won chief honours with well-finished 
bunches of Madresfield Court; Mr. Gough followed, and Mr. Heilman 
was third with Kempsey Alicante, the berries large but not ripe. In 
the white Grape classes the principal prizetakers were Messrs. H. 
Gough, Thomas, and Barker. 
Mr. Barker was the principal exhibitor of Peaches, being well in 
front of the other exhibitors with Royal George ; Mr. Cowan second, 
and Mr. Thomas third. For a dish of six Nectarines only two ex¬ 
hibitors appeared, Mr. Barker again coming to the front with Stan¬ 
wick Elruge, the fruits large, and in colour almost approaching black. 
For a dish of nine Figs "Mr. Barker was the only exhibitor, staging 
a capital dish of Brown Turkey. Melons (green or white flesh).—In 
the two classes provided for Melons several good fruits were exhi¬ 
bited. In the above-named class Mr. Little, gardener to J. F. G. 
Williams, Esq., Henwick Grange, was first with a splendid fruit of 
Hero of Lockinge ; Mr. Barker second with a hybrid of rather peculiar 
shape ; Mr. Thomas third with a good fruit of Davenham Early Melon. 
For scarlet-flesh Melons Mr. Barker was first with Blenheim Orange, 
Mr. Cowan second with a good fruit of Scarlet Premier, Mr. Styles 
third with a well-netted fruit. A class was provided for largest 
Gooseberries and largest Strawberries, also one for best-flavoured 
Strawberries. Of the latter Mr. Barker came in first with good fruits 
of President, Mr. Thomas with fine fruits of Sir C. Napier, and Mr. 
G. M. Stratton third with Stirling Castle. 
VEGETABLES. 
Collection of Six Dishes .—In this class four competitors entered, 
the first prize being awarded to Mr. Gough, who staged William the 
First Pea, Dean’s Snowball Cauliflower, Green Globe Artichokes, 
Large Red Tomatoes, Mona’s Pride Potatoes, and Canadian Wonder 
Beans. Mr. J. C. Reed, Great Malvern, was second, and Mr. Barker 
third. An extra prize was awarded to Mr. Heilman, Crown East. 
Cauliflowers, Turnips, Potatoes, Carrots, Onions, Beans, Peas, Toma¬ 
toes, and Cucumbers were very creditably shown. A basket of salad 
was shown by Mr. Heilman and Mr. J. C. Reed, the former of which 
was full and fairly well arranged, the latter being much too flat to 
set the exhibits off to advantage. * ,.i 
Miscellaneous. —Mr. J. S. Hey wood, nurseryman, Worcester, staged 
a very creditable group of plants, adding much to the attraction of 
the Show, their chief plants including Dracaenas, Ferns, Pandanus, 
and flowering plants. Messrs. R. Smith & Co., nurserymen, Wor¬ 
cester, also staged a very effective group of plants, showing to 
advantage some of their fine Clematises that of late have become 
so popular amongst horticulturists. The latter were mostly of the 
Jackmanii type, purple being the predominating colour. The plants 
were well grown and exceedingly well flowered. The chief varieties 
were C. rubella, Thomas Moore, Alexandra, Madame Thibaut, 
Magnifica, Star of India, Victoria, Lady Boville, and Mrs. J. 
Bateman. Several varieties of Japanese Maples were also staged in 
the group, greatly adding beauty to the general effect, together 
with splendid standard and dwarf Euonymuses, Araucarias, Palms, 
Cordylines, and flowering stove and greenhouse plants. One of the 
greatest attractions of the Show was a group of cut flowers of 
hardy herbaceous plants exhibited by the above firm. The colours 
were bright and varied and admirably arranged. Many of the 
genera were shown in collections, the grand flowers of Poeonias, 
Pyrethrums, Potentilla, and Irises being greatly admired. Many 
others were well shown, including Papavers, Thalictrum, Dictamnus, 
Rheums, Eiigerons, Liliums, Lychnis, Delphiniums, Muscari. 
Digitalis, Spiraea, Campanula, Baptistia, Echium, Carduus, Hemero- 
callus, Tritoma, Centaurea, Ixia, Centranthus, Alliums, Hieraciums, 
Brodiaea, Gaillardia, and hardy Orchids, including Cypripedium 
spectabile, bearing very large and richly coloured flowers. Mr. Barker 
exhibited two bunches of Lady Downe’s Grapes that were ripe in 
September of last year. Some of the berries, however, were slightly 
shrivelled, others were plump and good with a beautiful bloom, and 
pronounced by the Judges to be excellent|in flavour. 
SCOTTISH PANS Y SOCIETY. 
The thirty-ninth annual Exhibition of the above Society was held 
in the Waverley Market, Edinburgh, on the 22nd inst., when a much 
larger number of exhibitors staged blooms than at any other show 
held by the Society. In quality the flowers surpassed any that 
have been seen for at least the last five years—perhaps the best, 
on the whole, that have ever been brought together. There were in 
all ninety-one classes in which prizes were offered. Of these we will 
note some of the more important. In the classes set apart for 
nurserymen the twenty-four Show and twenty-four Fancy Pansies 
respectively were the chief competitions. For twenty-four Show 
