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was induced to try a solution of Hudson’s dry soap, and this he thinks 
he must have used too strong, as the foliage was very much scorched. 
Nevertheless, the fruit was saved for this year at least. How the 
scorching of the foliage will affect next year’s crop remains to be seen. 
“ The psylla is present in considerable quantities amongst Mr. Hiam’s 
Apple trees, and they make their presence known by the number of 
Apples which have fallen off. Mr. Hiam has hit upon a method of 
catching this fly—that is, to get an old umbrella and grease it inside, and 
then to hold it near a bough, which is shaken. The flies immediately 
disperse in swarms, and many are captured in the grease. Mr. Hiam 
also showed several trees upon which there was no foliage at all last 
year, and upon which the leaf could not possibly look healthier. There 
is, of course, no fruit, but last year’s blight is sufficient to account for 
that. Mr. Hiam is of opinion that London purple will scorch the foliage 
sooner than Paris green, and also that the leaf of the Keswick Codlin is 
more easily affected than that of other Apple trees. Several of the little 
homes are provided for birds in various parts of the orchard and premises, 
and nearly all were tenanted in the spring. In one of these—an old 
tea pot—no less than seven broods have been safely reared. Mr. Hiam’s 
extensive knowledge of the habits of birds and insects made the inter¬ 
view most interesting and enjoyable.’’ 
HORTICULTURAL SHOWS. 
HAYWARDS HEATH. 
In our brief notice of the first Show held by the above Society last 
year we expressed the opinion that from its central position, the 
enthusiasm of its promoters, and the generous facilities offered by the 
Railway Company, it would become something more than a local Show. 
These expectations have been fully realised on the occasion of its second 
annual Show, held on Wednesday last, the 30th ult. The entries were 
so numerous that five marquees were necessary to receive the exhibits, 
and even with this accommodation exhibitors came in with such a rush 
as to make the pre-arranged means of staging wholly inadequate to cope 
with them. Experience will no doubt remedy this another year, as it 
will also the slight want of method in supplying exhibitors’ cards, &c. 
One or two other matters also want seeing to in the future—viz., keep 
ing exhibitors up to time in the morning, so that the Judges may have 
time to finish their labours before the admission of the public, for it is 
extremely annoying for the latter to make their awards with a small 
crowd of exhibitors surrounding them. With regard to the arrangement 
of the exhibits they were very satisfactory, except that they were over¬ 
crowded in some instances, and it was a mistake to place large foliage 
plants, Ferns, and flowering plants on so high a stage in the centre of 
the large marquee. Large pots should never be made conspicuous by 
bringing them so near on a level with the eye if the occupants are to be 
seen to advantage. 
Having pointed out these few shortcomings, let us briefly refer to a 
few of the best features of a highly satisfactory exhibition. There 
were five miscellaneous groups of plants staged, all very creditable. 
Mr. T. Gilbert of Springfield Nurseries, Hastings, was an easy first with 
a beautiful light arrangement, in which elegant Palms and Liliums were 
appropriately associated with choice plants of dwarfer growth. 
W. Jupp, gardener to G. Boulton, Esq., Eastbourne, was second with a 
neat group, in which Orchids was a feature, but he was short of a few 
larger Palms to be on a level with his opponent. Mr. Hodges, gardener 
to — Gibbons, Esq., Lindfield, was third, and S. Horscroft, gardener to 
Mr. Potter, Ardingly, fourth with well arranged groups. For so young 
a Society this was felt to be an unequal contest. For a group of foliage 
plants Mr. Jupp was first, Mr. A. Scutt, gardener to Mrs. Jenkins, 
Burgess Hill, second, and Mr. Gilbert third. Mr. Jupp was also first 
for the collection of Ferns, Mr. J. Ilarmes, gardener to Miss Wyatt, 
Haywards Heath, second, and Mr. G. F. Wickham, gardener to Mr. 
J. Humphrey, Rymer, third. For a collection of fruit, flowers, and 
vegetables arranged for effect two exhibitors staged. Mr. G. Stringer, 
gardener to R. A. Biron, Esq., Cuckfield, had much the best fruit, and 
although the arrangement was of the simplest it was effective. The 
other exhibitor was Mr. C. Crosby, gardener to Mr. Cumbridge, Lind¬ 
field. W. Marston, gardener to Mrs. Borrer, Bolney, was first of the 
collection of nine varieties of vegetables with a fine lot, conspicuous 
being Satisfaction Potatoes and Duke of Albany Peas. Mr. F. Godby, 
gardener to Dr. Withers, Moore Burgess Hill, was second. These classes 
were all open to the county. We must pass over the plant classes. 
They were much more numerous and of better quality than last year, 
the chief successful exhibitors being Messrs. J. Hodges, J. Mitchell, 
H. Townshend, P. March, G. F. Wickham, and J. Yoss. Amongst cut 
flowers hardy herbaceous flowers and annuals were well shown, and 
made a fine display. The fruit staged was of very good quality, and 
the entries numerous, especially in hardy fruits. The chief prize¬ 
winners were Messrs. C. IT. Brooks, G. J. Warren, H. Hunt, G. Jupp, W. 
Marston, S. Horscroft, H. Cornwells, and G. Austin. 
There were thirty spec'al prizes offered by various tradesmen, much 
to their credit, amongst whom were Messrs. Sutton & Sons, Messrs. 
J. Carter & Co., Messrs. Daniel Bros., Messrs. Grimsdick & Son, Messrs. 
J. Cheal & Sons, Mr. T. S. Ware, Messrs. Richard Smith k Co., Messrs. 
Wood & Sons, Mr. G. W. Piper, Messrs. Hooper & Co., and others. The 
result of this was that nearly a whole marquee was filled with interesting 
exhibits. A similar marquee was well filled by the trade themselves — 
or rather their exhibits—and the Roses there staged by the Messrs. 
Woolard & Sons, Mr. W. Knight, Messrs. Geo. Banyard & Co., and the 
Messrs. J. Cheal & Sons, and made a great display. Messrs. J. Laing 
and Sons sent some fine cut flowers of their famous Begonias, and Messrs. 
J. Peed k Sons showed some cut flowers of their beautiful strain of 
Gloxinias, neatly arranged in moss and Maidenhair Fern. 
The Society had unfortunately a miserable day for their Show, a 
drizzling rain falling at intervals all day. The President of this- 
promising Society is S. Cooper, Esq., and the Secretary Mr. A. Wilimot. 
SOUTHAMPTON.— August 2nd. 
It is pleasurable to state that the Show to be described was superior 
in all departments, and the officials are to be congratulated on the 
success achieved. Captain Gibbs is most energetic as Chairman of 
the Committee, and Mr. Fuidge is a most courteous and experienced 
Secretary. 
Plants. —For these thirty-five classes were set apart, sufficient 
to bring together an excellent collection, and as the prizes were liberal 
the competition was good. Two very large tents were required, one 
being devoted entirely to the specimens, while the groups and small' 
plants occupied the centre of another tent. The arrangements were 
excellent for proper inspection both by the Judges and public. There 
was a slight falling off in the numbers staged. Mr. Lock, who has been 
a constant exhibitor for some years, was missed. The principal class 
was for twelve stove or greenhouse specimens, half to be in bloom and 
the remainder foliage, for which prizes of £15, £12, and £10 were 
offered. Mr. Cypher, The Nurseries, Cheltenham, was easily first, 
showing a clean iot, the flowering plants being fresh and well bloomed, 
the foliage all that could be desired. Latania borbonica was of huge 
size, Crotons Sunset and Thompsoni were richly coloured, Kentia- 
Fosteriana and Cycas revoluta were noteworthy. The best of the 
flowering plants were Ixoras Pilgrimi and coccinea, both profusely 
flowered. Bougainvillea glabra and Allamanda nobilis were also good. 
Mr. E. Wills, gardener to Mrs. Pearce, Bassett, Southampton, was 
second, a capital Cycas revoluta being in his group ; third Mr. J. Currey, 
gardener to Col. Pepper, Milford Hall, Salisbury. For ten stove or 
greenhouse plants, competition confined to gardeners only, the same 
conditions applying as in the former class as to number of flowering 
plants, Mr. N. Blandford, gardener to Mrs. Haselfoot, West Hill, 
Bitterne, was an easy first. The rarely seen Lasiandra macrantha flori- 
bunda was well shown, with Ixoras Duffi and Fraseri, and Allamanda 
Chelsoni well flowered. Mr. W. Peel, gardener to Miss Todd, Sidford- 
Lodge, Shirley, was second. 
An open class for six specimens was also provided and produced a 
capital display, so keen was the competition. Mr. Cypher followed up 
his previous success by taking first honours with Erica Parmenteriana of 
large size, freely flowered, and good in colour. Ixoras salicifolia and 
Regina were also good. Croton Queen Victoria, rich in colour, and 
Kentia australis were the best foliage plants. Mr. Blandford was a 
good second, staging a magnificently flowered Allamanda Hendersoni, 
and a like specimen of Ixora Fraseri; Mr. J. Currey third. The best 
single specimen foliage plant was a healthy Latania borbonica from Mr. 
Wills, Mr. Currey being second. Mr. Blandford was first for a specimen 
flowering plant with Erica aemula, 3 feet in diameter, beautifully 
flowered, Mr. Mills following with Statice profusa, and Mr. Cypher with 
Ixora coccinea. This was a strong class. That for six stove or green¬ 
house Ferns brought out some good specimens, Mr. Wills leading with 
Lomaria gibba platyptera, Nephrolepis davallioides furcans, Microlepia 
hirta cristata, and Adiantum cardiochlaena. Mr. Peel was second, also- 
staging well. For the same number of hardy Ferns there was smart 
competition, Messrs. Blandford and Wills being first and second respec¬ 
tively. Athyiium Fiiix-fcemina grandiceps, Onoclea sensibilis, and 
Adiantum pedatum were most noteworthy. 
Mr. Wills was the only exhibitor of six Fuchsias, he deservedly 
taking first honours with specimens 7 feet high, freely flowered, and 
he was also first for a single specimen. Mr. H. Innes, gardener to- 
J. Buchan, Esq., Wilton House, Southampton, was second in the latter 
class. For six Begonias Mr. Wills was first with not very large plants, 
but very healthy and carrying fine blooms. Mr. Bushby, gardener to 
F. Will an, Esq., Thornhill 'Park, Bitterne, was second, he also staging 
well. Messrs. Innes and Busby took the awards for Coleus in six dis¬ 
tinct varieties, the plants being remarkable for high colouring rather 
than large size. Cockscombs were magnificently staged by Mr. 
E. Varney, gardener to T. B. C. West, Esq., Langdown Lawn, Hythe ; 
the plants were dwarf, carrying heads fuliy 8 inches wide and 15 inches 
long. Mr. Innes was second. Mr. B. Ladhams, florist, Shirley, staged 
the best Petunias, freely flowered, dwarf plants. Double Begonias in 
four varieties were best staged by Mr. Innes and Mr. Busby. Mr. Bland¬ 
ford staged the best double and single Zonal Pelargoniums, Mr. Wills 
following in each class. Gloxinias were capitally shown by Messrs. 
Blandford and Innes, prizes going in the order named. Mr. Wills took 
first honours for six Celosias, freely flowered, and also for six table 
plants. Mr. Budd, gardener to F. Dalgety, Esq., Lockerby Hall, 
Romsey, was second in the latter class. 
For a group of miscellaneous plants arranged for effect, occupying 
120 square feet, there were five competitors. Mr. Wills was a somewhat 
easy first. From a bed of small Maidenhair Ferns rose such plants as 
well-coloured Crotons, light and graceful Talms, Trancoa ramosa. 
Lobelia fulgena, and Celosias evenly and lightly disposed, the whole 
neatly edged with Panicum variegacum. Mr. Currey was second with 
plants suitable for the purpose, but heavily arranged, lacking lightness 
and grace. Mr. Ladhams was third with an harmonious arrangement ofi 
hardy p ants mainly, in conjunction with Maidenhair Ferns and Palms. 
