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including the usual assortment of Grapes, Melons, Peaches, Nectarines, 
and Apricots. Mr. Cook itfas second. The first prize Black Hamburgh 
Grapes, shown by Mrs. Spicer, were very well coloured ; and in this 
class Mr. H. J. Harris was second. With white Grapes Mr. Smart led 
with Buckland Sweetwater ; Mr. H. J. Harris being second with Foster’s 
Seedling. Messrs. Henly, Cook, and Smart and Mrs. Spicer were the 
principal prizewinners in the various other fruit classes. Mr. Cook was 
well first for a collection of vegetables, these comprising good dishes of 
Autumn Giant Cauliflower, Pragnell’s Exhibition Beet, Moore’s Cream 
Vegetable Marrow, Duke of Albany Pea, Lady Truscott Potato, Per¬ 
fection Tomatoes, Lyon Leeks, and Runner Beans. Mr. J. W. Akerman 
was second, and Mr. H. J. Harris third. The first prize for a collection 
of Potatoes was awarded to Mr. J. Akerman. 
The most prominent non-competitive exhibit was from by Mr. B. S. 
Williams, Holloway Nurseries, who sent a capital group of plants, which 
occupied one end of a tent. Included were all well flowered plants of 
Cattleya gigas, C. Bowringianum, C. Dowianum, Oncidium incurvum, 
Odontoglossum vexillarium, Cypripediums in variety, and other Orchids ; 
Nerine Fothergilli, Pitcher Plants, Crotons, Palms, and other serviceable 
decorative plants. 
Messrs. G. Cooling k Son contributed a capital collection of Apples, 
included among these being Beauty of Bath, The Queen, Cox’s Pomona, 
Duchess of Oldenburg, Stirling Castle, Grenadier, Peasgood’s Nonesuch, 
Pott’s Seedling, Ecklinville Seedling, Worcester Pearmain, Lord Derby, 
Lord Suffield, Reinette de Canada, and Cellini. These were all gathered 
from small trees on dwarfing stocks, and which are bearing remarkably 
well this season. 
SHERBORNE. 
It is to be feared the death blow has been given to this old 
established and popular Society, a heavy downfall of rain during a 
greater part of the afternoon of the Show day effectually checking the 
attendance of visitors ; this, following upon other bad years, must leave 
the Committee in a very unenviable position. The Show, as usual, was 
held on the site of old Sherborne Castle, the tents being actually 
interspersed among the ruins. Mr. Digby, in accordance with the 
custom of his predecessors, kindly threw open the whole of his beautiful 
and well-kept grounds, and more delightful fine-weather promenades 
could not well be found, among other attractions being the favourite 
seat of Sir Walter Raleigh, who for many years was associated with 
Sherborne Castle. As far as the exhibits and competition generally was 
concerned the Show was a great success, the arrangements and courtesy 
of Mr. Stokes, the Honorary Secretary, and a good working Committee 
leaving nothing to be desired. 
PLANTS. 
Mr. T. Wilkins, gardener to T. M. Guest, Esq., Inwood, was by far 
the most successful exhibitor in the plant classes, though in several 
instances the competition was very keen. For twelve specimen fine- 
foliaged plants Mr. Wilkins was well first, the second prize going to 
Mr. T. Kidley, gardener to A. Helyar, Esq., Coker Court, Yeovil. 
Mr. Wilkins was also first for a miscellaneous collection of plants in or 
out of flower ; and Mr. G. Runnacles, gardener to C. Thurburn, Esq., 
Leweston, second, both having very meritorious collections. Another 
class was provided for a group of miscellaneous plants arranged for 
effect in a half circle, and this was the making of the Show, there being 
five competitors, and all made good displays. Here again Mr. Wilkins 
was first, his group being composed of choice materials, including 
Orchids, elegant Palms and Crotons, Ferns, Grasses, and such like. 
Mr. W. G. Pragnell, gardener to J. K. D. Wingfield-Digby, Esq., Sher¬ 
borne Castle, was a very close second, only wanting a few Orchids to 
give him first place. The third prize was awarded to Mr. Runnacles, 
and an extra prize was given to Mr. J. Lloyd, gardener to V. Stuckey, 
Esq., Hill House, Langport. The last named was placed first for twelve 
Ferns and Mosses, Mr. Wilkins being second. Both had a well-grown 
lot of plants. Tuberous Begonias were remarkably good. With these 
Mr. G. H. Copp, gardener to W. E. S. Drax, Esq., was well first, the second 
prize going to Mr. J. Andrews, gardener to General Place, Thornford. 
CUT FLOWERS. 
These are always a feature at the Sherborne Shows, but we have seen 
a much better lot of Roses staged there. Dr. Budd, Bath, was the only 
exhibitor of twenty-four triplets, and was rightly awarded the first prize. 
Dahlias, on the other hand, were remarkably well shown, Messrs. Keynes, 
Williams k Co. competing in their usual first-class style. This firm was 
easily first for twenty-four varieties, second honours going to Mr. 
J. Nation, Staplegrove. Mr. R. H. Poynter, Taunton, was first for Gladioli, 
and Mr. Tottle, Taunton, second. The best twelve bunches of choice 
flowers were staged by Mr. Williams, Mr. Poynter being second. 
The foregoing were all open classes, and in addition there were a 
considerable number confined to amateurs and their gardeners. The 
best Fuchsias were shown by Mr. G. Gillingham, gardener to R. Phelps, 
Esq., Yeovil, Mr. T. Anthony being second. Very rarely are Coleuses 
so well shown, the first prize group of eight plants grown by Mr. W. G. 
Pragnell being exceptionally good. Mr. Runnacles was second. Mr. 
Copp was very successful in various plant classes, as also was Mr. 
Andrews and Mr. Williams. The most tastefully arranged basket of 
cut flowers was shown by Miss Lyne, Wimbledon, Mr. E. C. Trevelyan 
being second, and Miss Percival, Wimbledon, third. 
FRUIT. 
Classes for fruit were very numerous, professional gardeners and 
amateurs not employing a regular gardener, all having classes open to 
them only. There were five competitors for the five-guinea cup and 
other prizes offered for a collection of eight dishes of fruit, Mr. J, Lloyd 
however being welj first; the second prize going to Mr. T. Wilkins, and 
the third to Mr. H. W. Ward, gardener to the Earl of Radnor, Longford 
Castle, Salisbury. The premier collection consisted of Madresfield 
Court and Muscat of Alexandria Grapes, very well finished in each case. 
Hero of Lockinge Melon, Bellegarde Peach, Pineapple Nectarines, Brown 
Turkey Figs, Jargonelle Pears, Morello Cherries, and Goliath Plums, all 
in good condition. There was good competition in the class for Black 
Hamburgh Grapes, Mr. W. G. Pragnell being first with well finished 
bunches ; and Mr. J. Lloyd second. In the any other black class Mr. 
Goodall, gardener to A. Morrison, Esq., Fonthill, was placed first for 
very fine examples of Gros Maroc ; the second prize going to Mr. W. 
Conolly, gardener to F. R. C. Talbot, Esq., Lyme Regis, who had the 
same variety in fairly good condition. Mr. Lloyd was first in the Muscat 
of Alexandria class with small, well finished bunches ; the second prize 
going to Mr. Conolly for immense clusters not sufficiently ripened. 
Much the same thing happened in the class for any other white variety, 
Mr. Lloyd being first for Foster’s Seedling ; and Mr. Conolly second with 
the same variety, perfect in all but colour. The best Melon was staged 
by Mr. H. W. Ward, who had a selection from Hero of Lockinge in very 
good condition. Mr. A. Crossman, gardener to J. Brutton, Esq., Yeovil, 
was second with the true Hero of Lockinge. Peaches and Nectarines 
were extensively shown. With the former Mr. Ward led with Sea 
Eagle, good in every way. Mr. Pragnell following with fine fruit of 
Dymond. Mr. Ward was also first for Peaches grown in the open air ; 
and Mr. Harris second. Mr. W. G. Pragnell had a good dish of Pit- 
maston Orange Nectarine, and was first ; the second prize going to Mr. 
A. Crossman. The principal prizewinners in the other classes were 
Messrs. Lloyd, Kidley, T. Moore, Copp, Pragnell, Runnacles, Trevelyan, 
Peters, and Williams. 
VEGETABLES 
Are always good at these shows, professional gardeners, amateurs, and 
cottagers all exhibiting in first-class style. The best collection of twelve 
dishes was staged by Mr. G. H. Copp, who had very fine Autumn Giant 
Cauliflowers, Ellacomb’s Parsnip, Pragnell’s Exhibition Beet, Sutton’s 
Seedling Potato, New Intermediate Carrot, Wright’s Giant White 
Celery, Perfection Tomato, the Lyon Leek, Ne Plus Ultra Runner Bean, 
Duke of Albany Pea, and Tender and True Cucumber. Mr. T. Wilkins 
was a good second, and Mr. A. Crossman third. With eight dishes, Mr. 
Bowers, gardener to T. Holford, Esq., was well first, this successful 
vegetable grower having Autumn Giant Cauliflower, Student Parsnip, 
Dobbie’s Cheltenham Beet, Rousham Park Onion, Girtford Giant Runner 
Bean, Wright’s Giant White Celery, Duke of Albany Pea, and Perfection 
Tomato in fine condition. Mr. W. Paulley, gardener to A. W. B. Clarke, 
Esq., was second, and Mr. S. Kidley third, each having excellent pro¬ 
duce. Onions, Potatoes, Celery, Peas, Beans, and Tomatoes were all well 
shown, and in the various classes the most successful were Messrs. Pragnell, 
Wilkins, Copp, Bowers, Kidley, Lloyd, Harris, Runnacles, and Crossman. 
There were several good non-competitive exhibits, foremost among 
these being a capital collection of cut Begonias, Dahlias, Poppies, and 
other flowers from Mr. B. R. Davis, nurseryman, Yeovil. Messrs. 
Jarman & Co., Chard, also had an extensive exhibit of herbaceous flowers. 
Gladioli, Phloxes, Dahlias, and other hardy flowers. Mr. Scott, nursery¬ 
man, Yeovil, and Merriott made a capital display of plants and flowers, 
and Messrs. Keynes, Williams k Co., Salisbury, had a fine exhibit of 
Dahlias. 
SANDY. 
The twenty-second annual Exhibition of the popular Bedfordshire 
Society, nominally horticultural, but which takes rrnder its wings 
gardening in all its branches, farm produce, poultry, pigeons, rabbits, 
cage birds, dogs, &c., was held in the Park of Sandy Place on Friday 
last, and proved even more successful than its predecessors. The day 
proved fine, and a very large gathering of exhibitors and visitors from 
far and near was the result, the Show being, perhaps, the best the 
Society has ever held, the fruit department only showing a falling off 
owing to the ungenial season. 
PLANTS. 
In the open class for ten stove and greenhouse plants in flower Mr, 
W. Finch, gardener to Mr. Alderman Marriott of Coventry was first 
with very fine and well flowered specimens, the most striking being 
Rondeletia speciosa major, Stephanotis floribunda, Lapageria alba, 
Erica Eweriana, and Ixora Duffi. Mr. Jas. Cypher of Cheltenham had 
also attractive plants of Bougainvillea glabra, Allamanda Hendersoni, 
Franciscea calycma major, j>ica Eweriana, and Statice profusa, and 
proved a close competitor, coming in, however, second. Mr. F. Mould 
of Pewsey, Wilts, was third, his collection including fine examples of 
Miltonia spectabilis, Lapageria alba, and Erica Jacksoni. Mr. G. 
Redman, gardener to J. H. Goodgames, Esq., Eynesbury, Hunts, was 
also an excellent fourth ; all four collections forming a very effective 
bank, although much too elevated, as is always the case at Sandy. For 
twelve Zonal Pelargoniums in the open class Mr. Redman was first, his 
specimens being all in good form and colour, and fair size. In the 
amateurs’ division Mr. Redman also led with six foliage plants, and also 
for Coleus. For six stove and greenhouse Ferns Mr. G. Claydon,gardener 
to Mrs. Astell, Woodbury Hall, was first with beautiful and healthy speci¬ 
mens of Adiantums grandiceps, gracillimum and cuneatum plumosum, 
Lomaria gibba, and Gymnogramma chrysophylla. Mr. Claydon was 
also the exhibitor of the six best Fuchsias. 
CUT FLOWERS. 
These were extensively shown. In the open class forty-eight Roses 
from Messrs. G. k W. H. Burch, of Peterboro’, were remarkably fine, and 
