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plants of Cvcas circinalis, Cordyline indivisa, Cycas revolata, Iventia 
Fosteriana, Chammrops excelsa, Encephalartos villosus, and two splendid 
coloured Crotons Johannis and Montfortiensis. Mr. McIntyre was 
second with Crotons intermedia, angustifolia, aigburchiensis, Phoenix 
rupicola, Cycas revoluta, &c. 
For twenty-four Dahlias, distinct, the name of the first prize winner 
was omitted, but the blooms were good examples of Geo. Barnes, 
Vice President, Mr. Rawlings, Goldtmder, Crimson King, Mr. Glass¬ 
cock, Royalty, Nellie Cramond, R. J. Rawlings, Harry Keith, Mrs. 
Gladstone (the latter a fine formed light flower), Thomas Hobbs, 
Royal Queen, Major Clarke, Cardinal, J. G. West, W. Rawlings. Mr. 
N. Walker, Low Fell, was second, and his blooms included J. M. Keynes, 
James Vick, Shirley Hibberd, Mr. Gladstone, Mrs. Langtry (a very fine 
flower). Four collections were exhibited, and they formed a striking 
feature in the Exhibition ; some coarse flowers were staged, but gene¬ 
rally the blooms were good, and an improvement on former years. 
For twelve Dahlias, fancies, Mr. Geo. Humphries, Kington Langley, 
Chippenham, was first. There were seven lots staged. In the first were 
John Lamont (crimson, very fine), John Cooper, Plutarch, Major 
Bartlett, J. B. Camm, Henry Eckford, Mr. Sanders, Duchess of Albany, 
and Gaiety. Mr. M. Campbell was second with unnamed flowers, 
but rather coarse. Mr. Humphries was also first for twelve bunches 
of Pompon Dahlias, which were effectively and neatly staged with 
buds and foliage, and received a good deal of attention from the 
visitors. They included such varieties as Little Duchess, Dora, Eurydice, 
Darkness, L®lia, Mabel, Favourite, Grace, and E. F. Juncker. Twelve 
bunches of single Dahlias by Mr. Harkness were good, and received the 
premier award of the Judges, but were unnamed. 
For twenty-four Hollyhocks, not less than twelve varieties, Mr. 
Adam Rogerson, North Middleton, was first, the best flowers being Earl 
of Dalkeith, six blooms of Peri, a fine white variety ; Venus, rose 
coloured ; La Grande, Lord Decies, Grace Darling, and Maggie Bohm. 
These flowers were grand, and show that the future of the Hollyhock will 
not be lost sight of. Rumour has it there is now a simp’e well known 
specific to which the Hollyhock disease succumbs, which is soon to 
be made public. However, south of Newcastle it would have been 
difficult to have found Hollyhock flowers anything like so fine as those 
referred to. There were four collections of twenty-four staged. Mr. 
Richard Mann, School House, Shadwell Lane, Leeds, was second. 
Gladioli were also exceptionally well shown, and Mr. A. G. Brown, 
Whitburn, was well and justly placed first; Mr. R. Walker, Low Fell, 
Gateshead, second ; and Messrs. Harkness & Sons third. In the first 
stand were splendid spikes, quite fresh, and each flower very large. The 
best blooms were Mr. Davison, white tipped with violet and purple centre ; 
Dr. Beatty, scarlet, and best of its type ; Electra, white to rose, and 
flushed with pencilled crimson; Orpheus, a blush ; also some fine 
spikes of Shakespeare. Mr. H. Walker was second, and his stand 
contained similar flowers to the above. For six Roses Messrs. Harkness 
and Sons, Bedale, were first with very good blooms indeed. The best 
shown were Mrs. John Laing, Marshall Wilder, Exposition de Brie, 
Madame Eugene Verdier, Etienne Levet, Ulrich Brunner, Duchesse 
de Caylus, Reynolds Hole. 
For eighteen bunches of herbaceous plants or border flowers as 
described in the schedule, there were four stands, and as showing the 
growing popularity of these flowers they evoked as much interest, if 
not more, than any of the exhibits in the Show. The first collection of 
Mr. John Short was unquestionably well staged, indeed this went far 
to secure him premier honours. Phlox Richard Wallace was grand, and 
Delight likewise good ; Coreopsis Drummondi, Lilium tenuifolium 
roseum, Montbretia crassifolia, Chrysanthemum maximum, Bocconia 
cordata, Lidum auratum, Achillea ®gyptiaca, Gladiolus La Ferelle, 
Hyacinthus candicans, Statice latifolia, Gladiolus brenchleyensis, 
Eryngium Oliveranum, Lilium Harrisi, Helenium pumilum, Helian- 
thus multiflorus major, Carnation Constellation, and a seedling. Messrs. 
Harkness & Sons were second, but they lacked that careful staging 
hitherto generally shown by this firm, but in quality the flowers 
were unquestionably good, and included fine large bunches of Pyrethrum 
Vivid, Carnation Germania (the latter a charming sulphur yellow 
variety), Phlox D. Syme, Gladioli (Lemoine section), Harpalium rigidum, 
Scabiosa caucasica, Echinops, Pyrethrum Mont Blanc (very fine), and 
Pyrethrum maximum. Mr. Thomas Battensby, Hagg Hill, Blaydon, 
was third with also a very fine collection ; in fact, every collection was 
of superior merit. 
Asters, Globe, in twenty-fours, were represented by seven lots. 
Messrs. Henry Clark & Son were first, and for feathered Asters, also 
seven lots, Mr. A. G. Brown, Whitburn, was first. For twelve Carnations, 
not less than six varieties, Mr. Geo. Dixon was first, as well as for 
Picotees. Pansies, Show and Fancy, were also equally well shown. 
For twelve bunches of stove or greenhouse flowers the competition was 
excellent. Mr. G. II. Letts was first with large bunches of Dipladenia 
amabilis, Anthurium Andreanum, Saccolabium major, Disa grandiflora, 
Shubartia grandiflora, and Stephanotis grandiflora. Mr. Henry Johnson 
was second. For six bunches of cut flowers, Mr. J. Mclndoe, Hutton 
Hall was first, Stephanotis floribunda, Disa grandiflora, Erica insignis 
and Cypripedium Warreni being well represented. 
Table plants were shown in great numbers. Mr. Henry Johnson 
was first amongst five exhibitors of excellent specimens. Table 
decorations were also excellent, and occupied a large area of space. 
Mr. Joseph Punton, gardener to Thos. Hodgkin, Esq., Benwell Dene, 
was first for a drawing-room epergne, which was very effectively and 
neatly arranged, and included Ixoras, Gladioli The Bride, Oncidium 
flexuosum, and Cattleyas, well draped with choice Ferns. For a 
basket of cut flowers Mrs. Oliphant, 3(3, Green Market, Newcastle, was 
first with charming blooms of Disa grandiflora worked over the top of 
the basket. For a bridal bouquet Mr. Oliphant was also first with the 
usual white flowers employed on these occasions. Mr. J. R. Chard, 
Brunswick Nurseries, Newington, London, was first for a hand 
bouquet, in which Caladium argyrites was effectively used amongst 
some choice Orchids. Mr. John Jennings was second. For ladies 
sprays or coiffeurs there were eleven entries, Miss F. Handyside, New 
castle, being first. For a gentleman’s buttonhole twenty examples were 
staged. Mr. John Battensby was first with a pip of Francoa ramosa, 
Odontoglossum Cervantesi, Jasminum officinale, Bouvardia, and a 
leaf of Ampelopsis Veitchi against a background of Adiantum gracilli- 
mum. In the corresponding class Mrs. E. Adams was first, and Mr. 
Oliphant again first for a basket of cut flowers. Mr. Jennings was first 
for bridal bouquet, and for a hand bouquet Mr. Isaac Lawson was first. 
FRUIT. 
In this lay the strength of the Exhibition. Grapes were particularly 
well shown, the collections in every case being very fine indeed. Mr. 
J. Mclndoe was first with twelve dishes. Duke of Buccleuch and BlacTc 
Hamburgh Grapes were very superior, averaging from 8 lb3. to 4 lbs. each. 
Violet Hative Nectarines, Souvenir de Congrcs Pears, Brown Turkey Fig, 
Best of All Melon, Bigarreau Napoleon Cherries, Apricots were all good. 
Mr. J. H. Goodacre, gardener to the Earl of Harrington, Elvaston 
Gardens, Derby, was second, staging Gros Maroc and Muscat of Alex¬ 
andria Grapes, the latter scarcely ripe, Smooth Cayenne Pine, Lord 
Napier Nectarine, Barrington Peaches, &c. Mr. J. Hunter, Lambton 
Castle, was third, his collection including good examples of Canon Hall 
and Gros Maroc Grapes, Louise Bonne de Jersey Pears, and Irish Peach 
Apples. 
For a collection of eight dishes Mr. J. Hunter was first with fine 
bunches of Canon Hall and Gros Maroc Grapes, and Early Grosse Mig- 
nonne Peaches, Louise Bonne of Jersey and Magnum Bonum Plums were 
very good. Mr. J. Mclndoe was second, with Duke of Buccleuch Grapes 
and Black Hamburgh and Scarlet Premier Melon, fine. Mr. John McIntyre 
was third. For six dishes of fruit, Pines excluded, Mr. Thos. Cowperthwaite, 
gardener to John Hutton, Esq., Castle Eden, was first, exhibiting finely 
finished bunches of Black Hamburglis, Brown Turkey Figs, Peaches 
and Nectarines. Mr. Richard Westcott, Raby Castle, was second. For 
six dishes of hardy fruit Mr. W. J. Short was first, Mr. James Tullett 
second, and Mr. Richard Westcott third. For six bunches of Grapes, 
not less than three varieties, Mr. J. W. McHattie, gardener to the Mar¬ 
quis of Lothian, Newbattle Abbey, East Lothian, was placed first, which 
award he well deserved, for well finished bunches of Madresfield 
Court, well coloured Muscat of Alexandria. Black Hamburghs, averaging 
3 to 4 lbs. each, and all equal in size and shape. This was an unusually 
fine exhibit. Mr. John Potter was second with Black Alicante, Muscat of 
Alexandria, and Gros Colman. The same exhibitor was also first for two 
bunches of Black Hamburghs, amongst seven lots staged. For two 
bunches of Black Alicante Mr. Potter was first, and Mr. J. H, McHattie was 
first for two bunches of black Grapes, any other sort, with Lady Downe’s, 
and he was again first for two bunches Muscat of Alexandria, well grown 
and finished and perfectly ripe. In white Grapes, any sort, Mr. Hunter 
was first with Duke of Buccleuch. For two Apples Mr. R. Nicholas 
was first with Smooth-leaved Cayenne, 7 to 8 lbs. weight. Thirteen 
dishes of Peaches were staged, but were unnamed, Mr. Thomas Taylor 
being first. For Nectarines, amongst eight dishes, Mr. J. H. Goodacre 
wa3 first. 
For Apples, dessert, Mr. J. Mclndoe was first with Lady Sudeley, 
Duchess of Oldenburg, Worcester Pearmain, and Ribston Pippin. For 
baking Apples Mr. Mclndoe was also first, including Alexander 
Mclndoe’s Russet (a fine new variety, twice the size of the ordinary 
variety), Ecklinville Seedling, and Warner’s King. There were five lots 
staged, all highly commendable. For Pears Mr. J. Hunter was first, 
Louise Bonne de Jersey, Bellissime d’Hiver, Victoria, and Beurrb de 
l’Assomption being very fine ; and Mr. J. Mclndoe second. 
All the local nurserymen sent stands of plants not for competition, 
Messrs. Wm. Fell & Co., Hexham, sending a fine stand of Conifer® and 
herbaceous flowers ; Messrs. Little & Ballantyne, Carlisle, a mixed 
collection, including some handsome new Crotons ; Mr. Jos. Watson, 
nurseryman, Fenham, Newcastle, a fine mixed stand of plants, in¬ 
cluding Clematis Miss Bateman ; all the above received certificates of 
commendation from the Society. Mr. J. Robson, Hexham, showed a 
new climbing Rose, Gloire de Margottin, Conifer®, and herbaceous 
plants ; Mr. J. W. Tate, 1, Crow’s Nest Lane, a fine lot of table plants ; 
Kent & Brydon, Darlington, stove and table plants ; Messrs. Stuart and 
Mein, Kelso, Carnations ; Messrs, Dobbie & Sons, Rothesay, Pansies 
shown in stands. Mr. John Forbes, Buccleuch Nurseries, Hawick, 
showed three new Coleuses, Lady Elgin, mixture of maroon, green, and 
yellow ; Buccleuch Beauty, lemon yellow, spotted green ; Wm. Stanley, 
groundwork red, and some fine Pentstemons, Mr. Gladstone being fine, 
closely set, and thick in the spike. 
After the judging was over the Committee and officers lunched 
together, the President, John Cowen, Esq., Blaydon, in the chair. He 
was also supported by Councillor Baxter Ellis, the Chairman of the 
Society, the Mayor of Newcastle, and several Councillors. The health 
of the Society was drunk most enthusiastically, and the staging Com¬ 
mittee and the Secretary, Mr. J. J. Gillespie, were thanked for their 
services so ably rendered to the Society. 
