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again very fine, although the number of competitors were less than at the 
former show. Fruit also was remarkably good, as might be expected when 
the names of Messrs. Roberts, G-oodacre, Mills, Mundy, Elphinstone and 
Allis were amongst the competitors. Roses, too, were equally well repre¬ 
sented. All the classes were open and the prizes offered extremely liberal; 
but originally, at a show held in connection with that of an agricultural 
society, no classes were provided for vegetables, and local growers were in 
every way ignored except as competitors in the open classes. As, however, 
there is a local horticultural society at Luton, which holds an annual exhibi¬ 
tion, as already announced for next month, the omission is probably thus 
accounted for. The labours of the Committee and the zeal of the exhibitors 
was somewhat marred by an unfortunate breakdown of the large marquee 
under which the Show was arranged just at the time of judging. The site 
selected was on the side of one of the chalk hills so characteristic of the 
Luton district, and in a gully open to the S.W. wind, and as the iron stays 
of the tent were on that side insecurely fixed into the hard chalk, the 
windward side of the canvas was by a sudden gust upraised and blown into 
the tent, breaking down the side stage and sweeping in its course stage, 
Roses, committeemen and all, doing material damage to some of Mr. 
Cypher’s finest plants in the centre, and upsetting some of the best fruit, 
including a magnificent pair of bunches of Madresfield Court Grape belong¬ 
ing to Mr. Roberts, which were so far annihilated as to be put b ;yond the 
recognition of the Judges. The marquee was promptly secured, eventually 
raised into position, and the damage as far as possible rectified. 
The fine display of Roses, however, of Messrs. W. Paul & Son of 
Waltham Cross (not in competition), and the stands of Messrs. Burrell, 
Rurnsey, and others, were practically demolished. Fortunately the Judges 
had just completed their labours in this department before the occurrence. 
For forty-eight Roses, distinct, Mr. F. Cant of Colchester took the lead 
with one of the best stands he has exhibited this season. His blooms were 
very fresh and even-sized, and fortunately his stand was but slightly injured 
by the downfall of canvas. His finest flowers were Marie Baumann, 
Horace Yernet, Charles Darwin, Rosieriste Jacobs, A. K. Williams, Gabriel 
Luizet, Dupuy Jamain, Niphetos, E. Y. Teas, Madame Alphonse Lavallee 
(as shown of the Dupuy Jamain type), Duke of Connaught, Catherine 
Mermet, Magna Charta, Ulrich Brunner, Madame Angele Jacquier (large 
and fine, Star of Waltham, Jean Soupert (very good), Marie Rady, and 
Franqois Michelon. Messrs. J. Burrell & Co., of Cambridge, were placed 
second, having good flowers of A. K. Williams, Ernilie Hausbsrg, Benoit 
Comte, Due de Wellington, Annie Laxton, Duke of Teck, and Hippolyte 
Jamain in the stand. Mr. W. Rurnsey of Waltham Cross showed a good 
third; and the Rev. W. H. Jackson, of Stagaden Vicarag’, Bedford, was 
awarded an extra for a highly meritorious collection. For the forty-eight 
trusses of Roses the same exhibitors competed, showing mostly the same 
varieties, and, with the exception of the Rev. W. H. Jackson, making no 
attempt to construe the word “ truss ” in its natural sense. The awards 
were made in the same order as in the previous class. Messrs. W. Paul 
and Son of Waltham Cross exhibited a large and very beautiful collection 
in boxes and baskets, showing to great advantage masses of the following 
varieties—viz., Souvenir d’Elise, Madame de Watteville, Marie Van Houtte, 
Xavier Olibo, Perle des Jardins, Duchess of Bedford, Catherine Mermet, 
A. K. Williams, Baroness Rothschild, and Merveille de Lyon; also their 
magnificent new dark velvety seedling, “ Grand Mogul,” which recently 
received a first-class certificate from the Royal Horticultural Society ; and 
Silver Queen, an improvement on Caroline de Sansal. For twelve and six 
exotic Orchids, Mr. J. Cypher, Exotic Nurseries, Cheltenham, was the only 
exhibitor, receiving first in each class, having good examples of Cattleyas 
Gaskelliana, superba, splendens, Leopoldi, and Sanderiana, Epidendrum 
vit llinum, Saccolabium Blumei, Oncidiums crispnm and pretextum, and 
Cypripedium barbatum. For twelve stove and greenhouse plants, six 
flowering, Mr. Cypher was also first, having grand specimens of Latania 
borbonica, Ixora Williamsi, Allamanda grandiflora, Kentias formosa and 
australis, Crotons Victoria and longifolium, but several fine plants in this 
collection were much injured. Mr. J. F. Mould of Pewsey, Wilts, was 
second with very beautiful, but rather smaller specimens, including Frede¬ 
rick de Boise (very finely flowered), Gleichenia Mendelli, Allamanda nobilis, 
Cycas revoluta, and Cocos Weddelliana, in fine health and vigour. An extra 
prize were also awarded in this class to Mr. Baillie, gardener to Madame de 
Falbe, Luton Hoo, for a good collection. 
For six stove and greenhouse plants, three in flower, Mr. Cypher was 
again first, Mr. Mould second, and Mr. G. Underwood, gardener to C. Fen¬ 
wick, Esq., Harpend n, third. The latter collection was also awarded extra 
recognition for good cultivation. The class for six Fuchsias was only 
moderately represented, and the second prize was awarded to John Cumber¬ 
land, Esq., Luton. 
For six stove and greenhouse Ferns, Mr. Cypher was first with worthy 
specimens, some of which were damaged by the breakdown. For second 
place W. Tindall Lucas, Esq., Foxholes, Hitchin, staged a remarkably 
beautiful collection, consisting of Adiantum cardiochlaenum, concinnum, 
c. latum, farleyense, cuneatum, and trapeziforme. Mr. J. F. Mould was 
third. For the collection of fruit, eight sorts, Pine3 excluded, Mr. Roberts, 
gardener to Messrs. Rothschild, Gunnersbury, was first with two splendid 
bunches of Madresfield Court black Grape, also Muscat of Alexandria, good; 
Golden Perfection Melon, Violette Hative Peaches,Lord Napier Nectarines, 
very fine ; Brown Turkey Fig, well ripened and large; British Queen 
Strawberries, and Bigarreau Napoleon Cherries. He was closely followed 
for second place by Mr. J. Edmonds, gardener to the Duke of St. Alb ms, 
Bestwood, Notts, who bad good Hamburgh and Muscat of Alexandria 
Grapes, and splendid Bellegarde Peaches in his collection. Mr. J. Good- 
acre, gardener to the Earl of Harrington, Elvaston Castle, was a good third. 
Mr. Elphinstone, gardener to E. M. Mundy, Esq., Shipley Hall, Derby, and 
Mr. Allis, gardener to Major Shuttleworth, Old Warden, Biggleswade, also 
staged highly meritorious collections in this class. 
For two bunches of black Grapes Mr. Elphinstone was first with very 
fine Hamburghs (Mr. Roberts’ superb Madresfield Court having been de¬ 
stroyed before judging) ; Mr. Goodacre was second with Muscat Hamburgh, 
and Mr. G. T. Miles, ga-dener to Lord Carrington, Wycombe Abbey, third 
with Gros Maroc. For two bunches of white Grapes, Mr. H. Folkes, gar- 
d- ner to T. F. Halsey, Esq., Gaddesden Place, Herts, was first with Foster’s 
Seedling, a variety shown well by more than one exhibitor. Mr. Roberts 
was second with Muscat of Alexandria, and Mr. Goodacre third with 
Foster’s. 
For two Pines, Mr. Miles staged fine Queens in prime condition, and 
was placed first, Mr. Roberts was second, and Mr. Goodacre third. 
DURHAM, NORTHUMBERLAND, AND NEWCASTLE 
HORTICULTURAL AND BOTANICAL SOCIETY. 
The summer Exhibition of the above Society wa3 opened on the 21st 
inst. in the Leazes Pa:k, Newcastle, and continued for three days. The 
Park i3 well adapted for holding a horticultutal exhibition—it is easy of 
access, commands an extensive view of the vale of the Tyne, and extends 
far over some of the best Bcenery in Durham. The exhibition as a whole 
was a splendid one, considerably exceeding in merit any of the former 
exhibitions of the Society. The staging arrangements were, as usual, of a 
very satisfactory nature. The Show was held in a series of marquees 
arranged parallel with each other with their sides removed, hence forming 
a large open space. The effect was very imposing and every part easily 
accessible by visitors. 
Plants. —The Society offered for eight plants in bloom £26, divided into 
.£12, £8, £4, and £2 prizes respectively. Mr. E. H. Letts, gardener to E irl 
Zetland, Aske Hall, Richmond, was first with well-finished examples of 
Phoenocoma prolifera Barnesii, Ericas Parmenteriana rosea, Wilsoni, and 
obbata, Pimelea decussata, Anthurium Schertzerianum, and Allamanda no¬ 
bilis, both stove and greenhouse varieties, maintaining the fame of Mr. Letts 
as a first-class exhibitor. Mr. H. Johnson, gardener to J. B. Hodgkin, Esq., 
Darlington, was second. This exhibitor had two good Ericas, Ixora Regina, 
I. Dayana, and Allamanda nobilis in fine form. Mr. J. Noble, gardener to 
Theo. Fry, Esq., Woodside, Darlington, was third, his best plants being a 
good Stephanoiis with large flowers, and Dracophyllum gracile. For eight 
foliage plants, Mr. E. H. Lett3 was also first; Crotons Johannis, majesticus, 
and Victorise, were well finished and highly coloured, and with the Palms and 
Cycads, Kentia Fosteriana, Cycas revoluta, Stevensonia grandifolia, and 
Encephalartos retusa, formed a noble and majestic group of tropical plants, 
for which the Knightian medal of the Royal Horticultural Society was 
granted. Mr. J. Hammond, gardener to Sir W. Lawson, Bart., Brayton Hal 1 , 
followed, Crotons Victorise and interruptus, Kentia Fosteriana, and Dasy- 
lirion glaucum being excellent. Mr. J. Noble was third in this cla-s. 
For a group of miscellaneous plants (20 feet by 10 feet) Mr. J. M’Intyre, 
gardener to Mrs. J. Pease, Woodside Hall, Darlington, was first. The 
arrangement was faultless, and somewhat departed from the usual style by 
not having a special groundwork. It was the great centre of attraction, and 
elicited nothing but admiration from friend3 and critics, the richness of Mr. 
McIntyre’s arrangement consisting in half-specimen Crotons perfectly 
coloured, tastefully associated with Ferns, Palms, Lycopods, Eulalias, and 
while Lilies margined with Panicum variegatum and Brighton Blue Lobelia. 
There was no crowding, no vacancies, nor bad or weak plants, but the whole 
formed a most charming arrangement. Mr. J. Hammond was second also 
with a capital group, creditable to any exhibitor, but we think with 
rather too many red Celosias. Messrs. Clark Bros., Carlisle, were third 
with a similar arrangement to that the firm won honours at Edinburgh with. 
For six exotic Ferns Mr. H. Johnson secured the first position with a hand¬ 
some Davallia, Dicksonia antarctica, Gleichenias Mendeli and rupestris, 
Microlepia hirta cristata, and Davallia Mooreana, Messrs. J. Noble and 
J. McIntyre following in the order named. For three Crotons Mr. Hammond 
scored first with finely coloured specimens of Evansianus, Chelsoni, and 
Hammondi, Mr. Letts following with angustifolius, Morti, and Johannis, 
also fine. In the class for three Dracaenas Mr. J. Noble was first, Gladstoni 
being splendidly finished and Shepherdi good. For four Ericas Mr. H. 
Johnson was first. Bedding plants were good, Mr. J. Richardson being first 
with a fine collection. The same exhibitor was also first with rock and 
alpine plants, as well as for Sempervivums and Sedums, all of which prizes he 
well deserved. 
Cut Flowebs and Table Decorations. — Roses were good for the 
north, the exhibitors being confined exclusively to the district, southern 
growers not appearing. For forty-eight Roses Slessrs. Harkness Brothers, 
Bedall, were first with a splendid collection. These young men were tailors 
in a rural district in Allendale, Northumberland, and commenced by invest- 
ina all their pocket money in Gladioli, and by much perseverance have “ got 
on,” and have now 12 acres of ground, suitable for the growth of Dahlias, 
Roses, and their favourite florist’s flowers. This is encouraging and worthy 
of record. In their stand were Etienne Levet, Merveille de Lyon, Francis 
Michelon, E. Y. Teas, Madame Cusiu, Prince Arthur, La Franca, Innocente 
Pirola, Jean Ducher, Princess Beatrice, Madame Gabriel Luizet, all good 
flowers, large and fine in form. Messrs. Mack & Son, Catterick, were second 
with good blooms of Dupuy Jamain, Duchess of Bedford, Souvenir d’un Ami, 
Etienne Levet, Xavier Olibo; Mr. Henry May, Hops Nursersies, Bedale, 
being third. For thirty-six Roses, Messrs. Harkness followed up their former 
success with splendid blooms, Mr. Henry May following. For yellow Roses, 
Mr. J. Short, Hammersknott, was first with Gloire de Dijon; and for twelve 
of any sort Messrs. Mack & Son, with E. Y. Teas. For Tea-scented Roses 
Messrs. Harkness were again first, Etoile de Lyon, Marshal Niel, Souverrr 
d’un Ami, and Bouquet d’ Or being very fine. Messrs. Mack were second. 
For twenty-four show Pansies Mr. R. R. Atkinson was first; and for 
twenty-four Fancy, Mr. J. Silksworth, Sunderland. For twelve bunche3 of 
cut flowers Mr. J. Mclndoe (gardener to Sir Jos. Pease, Hutton Hall) was 
first, the flowers of Dipladenia amabilis, Cypripedium barbatum, AUaraanda 
Wardleiana, Bignonia grandiflora., Anthurium Schertzerianum, and the 
curious stove plant, Attacia cristata, commonly called Devil’s Plants, 
being all good. Herbaceous flowers were a most excellent display, the first 
prize again falling to Mr. Thomas Battensby, Hagg Hill, Blaydon-on-Tyne, 
and we never remember him staging more effectively. Mr. J. Short was 
second in this class. 
Table Decorations and Epergnes.— There was some filling off in 
these, several local exhibitors not showing, Mr. W. R. Armstrong exhibit¬ 
ing a good epergne filled with the usual flowers used for such occasions. 
For a bridal bouquet Mr. J. R. Chard, Chase Corner, Clapham Common, 
with a neat arrangement in which Asters were judiciously used. For the 
best buttonhole Mr. J. Corbett, Benwell Hall, was first with a pleasing 
arrangement of Hoya bella, Forget-me-nots, and Adiantum gracillimum. 
In classes from which nurserymen were excluded some excellent plants 
