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were remarkably fine. A grand group of plants was arranged by Mr. 
W. Pratt, gardener to the Marquis of Bath, Longleat, not for competi¬ 
tion, also some splendid bunches of Grapes. 
-- Worth Horticultural Society.— On Wednesday, August 
Cth, one of the most brilliant days of the season, this Society held their 
seventh annual Show, by the kind permission of Mrs. Montefiore, in her 
beautifully laid out and highly kept grounds of Worth Park, Sussex. To 
judge from the large attendance during the afternoon this must be a 
highly popular institution with all classes in the neighbourhood. 
The exhibits were in every respect creditable to the local men who 
chiefly brought them together. For groups of plants Mr. J. Wilson, 
Crawley Down Park, Mr. A. Langridge, Hay Heath, Worth, and Mr. W. 
APoodfine, South Hall, Worth, were the successful exhibitors in the 
order named. Mr. It. Spinks was first for a collection of twenty-four 
bunches of cut flowers, Mr. F. Sutton being second. The latter had by 
far the best collection of vegetables, but by some oversight only staged 
nine dishes instead of ten, and was disqualified. Mr. A. Langridge was 
awarded first prize in this class. Mr. J. Wilson was first for eight dishes 
of fruit, and also first in the class for white Grapes with very fair 
Muscats. Chief amongst exhibits not for competition was a large bank 
of plants, fitting one end of the tent, kindly sent by Mrs. Montefiore, 
and admirably arranged by her able gardener, Mr. Glen. He also showed 
some very finely coloured bunches of Gros Guillaume Grapes, and 
splendid samples of Prince of Wales Peach. Messrs. J. Cheal and 
Sons had a bright lot of their single and Pompon Dahlias, and Mr. 
J. Willis, florist, East Grinstead, had a group of Ferns. Cottagers are 
encouraged here by giving good prizes and plenty of them, and they 
respond with a will. This Society is fortunate in having so liberal a 
supporter as Mrs. Montefiore, and in having Sir F. A. Montefiore as their 
President. Mr. A. G. Hobbs, Crawley Down, is the Honorary Secre¬ 
tary, and the arrangements showed that he was ably supported by a 
Committee of practical men. 
■- The Walkley (Sheffield) Floral and Horticultural 
Society. —The fortnightly meeting held on Friday, August 1st, was 
rendered attractive by the fine display of flowering and foliage plants; 
cut blooms, Ferns, fruits, and vegetables brought together by the 
members for the purpose of gaining marks of merit, which at the end of 
the year are added together, those exhibitors receiving the highest number 
having the first chance of selecting from a number of valuable prizes. 
The record of marks on this evening was higher than on any previous 
occasion, one member, Mr. Barnes, gaining 117, followed by Mr. Jarvis 
with 75, he having hitherto held the highest position. The total number 
of marks received by the members was 430. Among the exhibits may 
be specially mentioned some beautitul plants of Lilium auratum ; one 
specimen growing in a 9-inch pot had three stems about 7 feet high 
bearing over a dozen open and massive flowers, shown by Mr. Carlton. 
A handsome and shapely standard Fuchsia, with a clear stem and well- 
balanced head, about 3 feet through, evenly and profusely flowered, was 
shown by Mr. Broomhead. The variety was named Spitfire. Mr. Hague; 
the President, showed some splendid Roses that would have been in 
perfect condition but for a heavy thunderstorm that prevailed just 
before they were gathered. He also showed some tall and well-flowered 
spikes of white Phlox, and a head of bloom of the beautiful Campanula 
persicifolia alba plena (the double white Peach-leaved Bellflower). It 
is a beautiful and useful flower for cutting. He also showed a good 
collection of Carnations, Picotees, and Pansies. Mr. Taylor had a bushy 
specimen of Acalypha tricolor, a stove plant similar in appearance to a 
Coleus, but having smooth, coppery, and red coloured leaves. The 
Judges were Messrs. Hannah and Smith. Mr. John Turner of Atter- 
cliffe gave an interesting address, illustrated with specimens, on “ Wild 
Plants and their Utility.” 
- Sheffield Floral and Horticultural Society.—A t 
the last monthly meeting of this Society Mr. Jame3 Wrigley read an 
interesting paper on “A Ramble through the Rivelin Valley.” Mr. 
John Eadon presided. Mr. Wrigley dealt with his subject chiefly from 
a medical botanist’s point of view, but he also mentioned much of the 
lore and superstition connected with the plants that he treated. Time 
would not permit, however, of his interesting allusions to, and eloquent 
descriptions of, more than half of the well mounted and neatly named 
specimens be had brought with him to illustrate his paper. The Rivelin 
Valley, the nearest and one of the most interesting valleys to the town 
of Sheffield, is full of interest to the lover of wild plants, and both 
Mr. Wrigley and the Chairman bore testimony to the pleasant hours 
they had spent on its sunny slopes and shady woodlands, by its babbling 
streams, miniature lakes, and rock-bound ravines, in search of wild 
plants and Ferns. At the same meeting stands of good, fresh, and 
bright Roses were shown by Mr. Storey and Mr. Jackson, both amateurs, 
and by a professional gardener. Mr. Eadon and Mr. Davy showed some 
select varieties of British and exotic Ferns, the former taking first 
honours in the British class with a splendid and perfect specimen of 
Atliyrium Filix-focmina Kalothrix, in a 6-inch pot, with superb, finely 
divided, arching, transparent, delicate, and shining fronds, and an 
Athyrium F.-f. Frizelli ramosum, in a 5-inch pot. This variety is remark¬ 
able for being heavily crested at the apex of the fronds, and for the 
peculiar friselled and contracted appearance of the pinnae on the other 
parts. Mr. Davy was second with an Athyrium F.-f. Kalothrix and a 
good specimen of Scolopendrium vulgare crispum fimbriatum, the fronds 
of which were broad, healthy in colour, and fimbriated along the edges. 
Mr. Davy was first with exotic Ferns, showing the compact, dwarf 
growing Japanese Osmunda japonica corymbifera, and a young plant of 
Phymatodes Billiaraieri. In the professional class, Mr. Collier was the 
only exhibitor in both classes of Ferns with Adiantum farleyense and 
A gracillimum, and Lastrea Filix-mas cristata and Polystichum angulaie 
var. proliferum. 
- The Wakefield Paxton Society.—A t the ordinary weekly 
meeting of the members of the above Society, Mr. Henry Oxley, the 
President, in the chair, the members proceeded to appoint seven gentle¬ 
men to act on behalf of the Society as Trustees of the proposed public 
park, along with those selected by the donors at the recent meeting held 
at the Town Hall. After some discussion it was unanimously resolved 
that the Society’s seven Trustees should be Mr. Henry Oxley, the Presi¬ 
dent of the Society (through whose indefatigable efforts the scheme has 
been brought to a successful issue), Aid. W. II. Lee, J.P., Mr. W. IP. 
Kingswell, Mr. J. Gerrard (Government Inspector of Mines), Mr. B. 
Whiteley, and Messrs. G. W. Fallas and T. Garnett (the two Hon. 
Secretaries to the Paxton Society). Mr. George Gill of Eastmoor, 
a successful florist, then opened an interesting discussion on “ The 
Carnation and Picotee,” numerous fine specimens of which sweet 
and favourite blooms were exhibited on the tables. Mr. Gill, who has 
for a great number of years been an extensive grower and successful 
exhibitor of Carnations and Picotees, clearly and fully explained his 
mode of treating the plants from the first to the last stages, and gave 
some very useful and valuable advice, based on long and extensive 
practice. His remarks were supplemented by Mr. Maddock of Loft- 
house, Mr. Garnett, one of the Secretaries, and others, and at the 
close a very hearty vote of thanks was given to Mr. Gill. At a dinner 
of the members Mr. David Stephenson proposed “ Success to the 
Paxton Society,” and in doing so referred to the great and good work 
it is doing in providing recreation grounds, promoting the public 
park scheme, and arranging the annual winter garden exhibition. 
Mr. Oxley responded, and said the Society’s success was due to the 
fact that its members were all imbued with the desire to benefit their 
neighbours, and never permitted either political opinions or religious 
views to sow discord amongst them. He alluded to the fact that 
the Society had raised about £4000 in eight weeks on behalf of the 
proposed public park. Mr. B. Whiteley remarked that it was mainly 
due to their much-esteemed and very indefatigable President, Mr. II. 
Oxley, that the public of Wakefield would next year be in possession of 
a public park. He warmly thanked Mr. Oxley for his services on behalf 
of the Paxton Society, and hoped he would long live to reign over it. 
STRAWBERRY NOTES. 
Auguste Nicaise. 
I notice that this Strawberry is coming to the front. It is now 
some fifteen years since I became acquainted with it. It was grown in 
an orchard house for supplying the latest forced fruit, so was brought 
on comparatively cool. It certainly was a free cropper, and the fruit 
handsome in appearance, but the flavour was very indilferent. 
Unser Fritz. 
This variety was grown about the same time, and I am surprised 
that it is not more largely cultivated. It is very compact in growth, 
the fruit handsome in appearance, and the flavour excellent. It would 
be interesting if any gardeners who have grown it would state their 
opinion on its merits. I am under the impression that it is very little 
known. I have not grown it since I came into Worcestershire, as after 
trying three of our largest nurserymen I failed to obtain plants.— 
A. Young. 
Sir J. Paxton. 
No other variety of the common Strawberry I am acquainted with will 
give such a long succession of fruit from the same plants, and if the 
bee’s are disposed in about three positions, no other form, with the ex- 
