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Hopkins was second. Mr. Lockie had the best table plants, Messrs. 
Aitken and Williams following. Messrs. Sutton & Sons of Heading 
showed a collection of their Gloxinias, the plants having been raised 
from seed in February ; each was a sturdy little plant, bearing a pair of 
good flowers. 
Cut flowers occupied one side of the large tent, and formed a very 
beautiful display. Mr. J. Walker of Thame was first with Hoses, 
Messrs. J. R. Tranter, Henley-on-Thames, and E. F. Such, Maidenhead, 
following. Mr. Walker also won with both Show and Cactus Dahlias, 
the former comprising Colonist, Geo. Barnes, J. T. West, Purple Prince, 
M. Ch^vere, Flora Wyatt, Jas. O’Brien, Miss Cannell, Hope, Jas. Vick, 
Mrs. Gladstone, and John Wyatt ; the latter, William Pearce, Miss 
Sherriff, Lady M. Marsham, Charming Bride, Mrs. Hawkins, and Em¬ 
press of India. Mr. J. Davis, gardener to Maj.-General Davies, Lowood, 
Maidenhead, also had a very attractive stand in the Cactus class. 
One of Mr. Walker’s best exhibits was a stand of Zonal Pelargoniums, 
single trusses, not in competition. His Zinnias and Asters, with 
which he was also first, were likewise very good, especially the 
former, minor prizes in these classes going to Messrs. W. Pond, 
W. Wheeler, Tranter, Davis, Such, Hopkins, W. H. Austin, and 
Paxton. In the class for twelve bunches of hardy flowers the majority 
of the exhibitors contravened the schedule, staging Asters, Stocks, 
and Zinnias, Mr. Masson being perhaps the chief offender. The 
Judges, however, accepted the situation, and awarded the prizes accord¬ 
ing to the merits of the stands, Mr. Masson, who had an undeniably 
beautiful collection of flowers, being therefore placed first, Mr. W. H. 
Castle second, Mr. E. F. Such and Mr, Austin equal third. Mrs. 
Broughton, Norfolk Road, Maidenhead, was first with a bridal bouquet. 
Miscellaneous cut flowers comprised stands of Pansies and Roses from 
Mr. Such, also a collection of herbaceous plants, for which he was highly 
commended ; stands of their beautiful Begonias, from Messrs. Laing and 
Sons, Forest Hill, also highly commended ; a fine collection of flowers 
from Mr. R. Owen of Maidenhead—including a stand of his fine single 
Begonias (highly commended) ; and a display of Carnations, Phlox Drum- 
mondi, Petunias, Hollyhocks, and other flowers from Messrs. Sutton and 
Sons, Reading, which were also highly commended. 
Fruit was well and extensively shown. Mr. Goodman won with six 
dishes, including excellent clusters of Black Alicante G rapes and a good 
Victory of Bristol Melon; Mr. Osman, gardener to S. J. Barker, Esq., 
Ottershaw Park, Chertsey, being second, and Mr. Aitkin third. Mr. 
Paxton won with a smaller collection, and also with dishes of outdoor 
fruit, his Brown Ischia Figs and Moorpark Apricots being very good 
indeed, Mr. Goodman following here. The latter won with both 
Nectarines and Peaches, the former a good dish of Elruge, the latter a 
correspondingly excellent dish of Bellegarde, and then followed up 
up these successes by victories both with Melons (Hero of Lockinge) and 
Plums (Jefferson). Mr. Osman, a good Grape grower, was first in all the 
Grape classes, one being for Black Hamburghs, a second for any other 
black (Alicante), a third for Muscats, and a fourth for any other white 
(Buckland Sweetwater), a result of which he has reason to be proud. 
Mr. Davis won with dessert Apples, having a good dish of Irish Peach, 
and Mr. Aitken with kitchens. 
Vegetables were well shown for the Society’s prizes, Messrs. Lockie, 
•C. J. Waite, Goodman, Aitken, J. Knight, G. Davis, G. Quelch, W. H. 
Castle, Paxton, J. Dawe, G. Head (Winkfield), W. Pond, J. Hanch, A. 
Deadman, T. Willis, G. Martin, W. Thatcher, W. R. Williams, W. 
Wheeler, A. Simmons, G. Hopkins, J. Burdett, and W. E. Austin all 
showing successfully ; but perhaps the most noteworthy exhibits were 
■in the classes for Messrs. Sutton’s and Webb’s special prizes. These com¬ 
prised fine examples of the various specialties of the two firms. In each 
case six kinds were asked for. Messrs. Sutton’s chief prize was won by 
Mr. Wilkins, gardener to Lady Theodore Guest, Hensbridge, Blandford ; 
the second by Mr. C. J. Waite ; and the third by Mr. T. Lockie, 
Sutton’s Perfection Tomato, Satisfaction Potato, and New Intermediate 
Carrot being remarkably well shown. Their Tomato, it may be added, 
was also finely shown for the Society’s prizes. Mr. Wilkins also secured 
Messrs. Webb’s principal prize, their minor awards going to Mr. T. A. 
Beckett, Cole Hatch Farm, Amersham (second) Lockie and C. J. 
Waite, the two latter being placed equal third. Webb’s Gem Carrot 
was very finely shown, also Rousham Park Hero Onion. 
WALKLEY (SHEFFIELD) SHOW. 
The ninth annual Exhibition of the Walkley (Sheffield) Amateur 
Floral and Horticultural Society was held on Thursday, August 14th, at 
the Church Schoolroom, Walkley. The Show was opened at two o’clock 
by Councillor B. Gleadhill, and he was supported by Councillor J. 
Sutton, the Vicar (Rev. T. Smith), the President (Mr. T. B. Hague), 
the Secretary (Mr. M. Taylor), the members of the Committee, and 
others. Taking the Show altogether, it was about equal to many of 
those held in former years, but the unfavourable weather of the last 
few weeks had the effect of preventing good exhibits of Dahlias and 
Roses, and vegetables were not quite up to the usual standard. 
Some creditable groups of plants were arranged, Mr. F. C. Barnes 
taking the first prize with a group of flowering and foliage stove plants. 
Mr. Jarvis was second, and Mr. Swindin third. Mr. H. Broomhead sent 
a group of double and single Fuchsias, not for competition. The first 
prize in those for competition was awarded to Mr. Jarvis. For foliage 
plants Mr. G. Walker was first, and in the class for Ferns, in which he 
was also first, he had two splendid examples of the Squirrel’s Foot 
Fern (Davallia bullata), and Pteris scaberula. Amateurs growing 
plants like these deserve to be commended. Mr. M. Taylor had some 
splendid Caladiums, for which he took first prize, including the pretty 
little C. argyrites, good for tabl9 decoration, also the best of the stronger 
growing varieties. Mr. T. B. Hague showed a good collection of 
hardy cut flowers, including Cactus Dahlias, Phloxes, Gladioli, Poppies, 
Carnations, and Picotees. Campanula fragilis, a good window 
flowering plant, was shown in excellent condition by Mr. Jarvis. 
The largest foliage plant in the Show was exhibited by Mr. Laughton. 
It was a handsome specimen of Yucca aloifolia variegata. Good Pansies 
were getting scarce, but the be3t were shown by Mr. Carlton. 
In the vegetable classes, the first prizes were taken by Messrs. Jarvis, 
Wood, Turner, Maiston, Wilson, and Jackson. The annual show always 
brings to a close the mark-winning year in connection with the bi¬ 
monthly floral meetings of the society. Members have a great oppor¬ 
tunity at the annual exhibition to make up for lost time by exhibiting 
largely and gaining a considerable number of extra marks. In addition 
to exhibits staged at the Show the gardens and greenhouses of the 
members who wish it are inspected and judged. The two most suc¬ 
cessful members in gaining marks of merit during the year are Messrs. 
Jarvis and Barnes, the former heading the list with 661, the latter being 
over 100 behind him. Many other members hold very respectable 
positions below them, which no doubt they will endeavour to maintain 
and improve upon another year. 
NATIONAL CO-OPERATIVE FESTIVAL AND FLOWER 
SHOW.— August 16th. 
The National Co-operative Flower Show and Exhibition of In¬ 
dustries grows yearly in magnitude. Five years ago the first fixture of 
the kind was held at South Kensington; on Saturday last one of the 
large naves at the Crystal Palace and several passages adjoining the 
side courts were filled with workmen’s flowers and produce, and various 
exhibits from professional gardeners. In 18S8 over 3000 entries were 
received ; in 1889 the number was 4191, and this year it has increased 
to 4546. The following were the entries in the workmen’s classes :— 
Vegetables 1777, flowers 1296, fruit 209, womens’, children’s and mis¬ 
cellaneous exhibits 201. Of Potatoes there were 321, Beans 254, Peas 
120, Onions, Shallots, and Leeks 256, Garden Turnips 90, Vegetable 
Marrows 84, Beet 82, Lettuces 81, Carrots 77, Radishes 71, Cabbages 60, 
Cucumbers 60, Tomatoes 42, Parsnips 39, Celery 37, and Cauliflowers 23. 
The task of judging these was a by no means light one, and in many 
instances extra prizes had to be awarded to do justice to the exhibits. 
Individually considered the vegetables were highly meritorious. 
Potatoes were as fine as they could possibly be, indeed many "were too 
large, but this is not of so much importance in the case of cottagers as 
in that of professional gardeners. Nearly all the best varieties were 
represented, together with many new sorts. Spring Onions were 
wonderfully fine, being excellent alike in size and maturity. Such fine 
bulbs could only be obtained at this time by sowing under glass in 
January or February, treating them like bedding plants, and planting 
them out when the weather was favourable. Autumn Onions were 
perhaps as fine as have ever been seen. Shallots were also splendid. 
Last year there was but one section for these, and single bulbs of the 
large variety took all the prizes. This year there were two sections, one 
for clusters of the small kind exhibited as grown, and the result was 
much more satisfactory. Carrots were superbly shown in each of the 
three sections, those of the Early Horn, Intermediate, and Long Surrey 
types respectively. They were of large size, good colour, and very clean. 
Beet was admirable both in size, cleanliness, and colour. Turnips were 
good, but included some that were a little coarse. Peas were large in 
pod, but not well filled, which is somewhat general this season. In the 
class for “ One and All ” Exhibition Marrow, a variety of the Duke of 
Albany type, there were forty fine dishes. Beans were very fine in all 
the sections, as were Vegetable Marrows, but some of these were rather 
old. Lettuces were fine in both sections, Cos and Cabbage ; and Leeks, 
considering the earliness of the season, were very good. Celery and 
Cucumbers were of about average merit, Cabbages large, fresh, and 
good ; but Cauliflowers, with the exception of one or two dishes, were 
too far gone and somewhat open. Collections of herbs were very good, 
but there was a noticeable lack of Parsley; no doubt many cottagers 
consider this too common to be worth showing, but that is a mistake ; it 
ought to be in every collection. 
Cut flowers were well and largely shown ; on the whole they 
were better than last year, but there was room for improvement in 
the bouquets. Fruit was the weakest portion of the Show. With the 
exception of Red Currants and Gooseberries it was poorly shown, 
Apples, Pears, and Plums being small. 
The total number of classes in the schedule was upwards of 240, and 
with the enormous number of entries referred to above it would have 
been futile to attempt to take the names of the prizewinners. The 
character of the Exhibition has therefore been briefly sketched. It 
was organised by Mr. E. Owen Greening, the Managing Director. Mr. 
William Broomhall admirably fulfilled the duties of General Secretary. 
Upwards of 34,000 persons visited the Palace—a good return for 
enterprise in advertising, and the best testimony of the attractiveness 
of the Exhibition. 
[DUNMORE EAST. 
Though DunmoreEast is situated beautifully as a seaside fashion¬ 
able resort, the country around is by no means fertile, nor the residences 
of the gentry (where high-class gardening could be carried to per¬ 
fection) at all numerous, yet year after year, as detailed in the Journal 
of Horticulture, a show is held, highly creditable to the garden. 
