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staged by Mr. S. Kidley, gardener to Mrs. Helyar, Coker Court, who had 
well-grown plants of Triompke de St. Andre (one of the richest coloured 
varieties in commerce!, Mr. Stoddart, Butterfly, Crimson Velvet, Lovely, 
and Dickson’s Gem. Mr. Gillingham was second, and Mr. Hannan third. 
Tuberous Begonias were well represented, Mr. J. H. Copp, gardener to 
J. 8. W. E. Drax, Esq., was a good first; Mr. W. Pollard, gardener to H. B. 
Batten, Esq., second ; and Mr. Hannan third. Mr. Copp was also first for 
six remarkably well-grown Cockscombs—Sutton’s Dwarf; the second prize 
going to Mr. Appleby, who had very good plants. Mr. Copp was first for 
Balsams, Mr. W. Raymond second, and Mr. C. Anthony third. 
There were various classes for cut flowers, the majority being very well 
filled, the ladies’ exhibits being especially praiseworthy. In the open class 
for twenty-four Dahlias Messrs. Keynes, Williams & Co., Salisbury, were 
easily, first, their collection including grand blooms of Victor, Muriel, 
Colonist, Polly 'Williams, Henry Bond, Crimson King, Joseph Ashby, H. 
Walton. Eric Fisher, Gloire de Lyon, Mrs. Gladstone, and James Cooker. 
Mr. J. Nation, Stapleford, was a good second, and Mr. S. Tottle third. For 
single Dahlias Messrs. Keynes, Williams & Co. were placed equal first with 
Mr. J. Nation, both having very fine blooms, but the former had them set 
tip in much the best style. In the local class for twelve Dahlias Mr. W. 
Taylor was first, and for singles Mr. T. Hilbome and Mr. H. Baker were 
respectively first and second, both staging creditably. Roses were not 
largely shown, Mr. J. Campbell, gardener to S. P. Budd, Esq., Ba‘h, being 
the.most successful exhibitor. Mr. Tottle had the best stands of Gladioli, 
taking a first prize and also an extra, and Mr. J. Nation was second. Mr. 
T. Hillborne was first for Asters and Carnations, and Mr. C. Anthony had 
a first for Asters. There were two classes for bunches of cut flowers, Mr. W. 
Iggulden, Marston House, Frome, being a good first in both the oDen and 
amateurs’ classes, putting up a good lot of choice flowers in both instances, 
the names of the other prizewinners in these classes not being obtained. 
The vases of wild flowers by ladies was especially noteworthy, but, unfor¬ 
tunately, the best arrangement was disqualified on the grounds that the fine 
double White Water Lilies should not be admitted. Miss Mayo, Yeovil, was 
first, Mrs. W. Marsh and Miss J. Watts second, and Miss Bond third. 
Master F. B. Davies was first lor a capital design of flower garden. 
Fruits and vegetables were more largely and better shown than usual, 
one large tent being devoted to them, and independent of a capital display 
of cottagers’.produce in another tent. The best collection of eight dishes of 
fruit, exclusive of a Pine Apple, was staged by Mr. S. Pulman, gardener to 
R. B. Sheridan, Esq., who had excellent stands of Black Hamburgh and 
Muscat of Alexandria Grapes, Gulden Perfection Melon, Bigarreau Cherries, 
Green Gage Plums, Rivers’ Orange Nectarine, Moorpark Apricots, and Early 
Grosse Mignonne Peaches, all in capital condition. Mr. Iggulden was a 
close second, but his good Grapes evidently had done service elsewhere. 
The third prize was awarded to Mr. A. Crossman, gardener to J. Brutton, 
Esq., who had a fine Hero of Lockiuge Melon, and several other very good 
■dishes. Mr. Appleby was first for four varieties of fruit; Mr. T. Horsey, 
gardener to H. B. Forb-s, Esq., second, and Mr. T. Wilkins third. Mr. 
Iggulden was first for a Pine Apple, staging a good Smooth Cayenne The 
same exhibitor was first for Black Hamburgh Grapes, having compact and 
fairly well finished bunches, Mr. Pulman was a good second. For any other 
black variety Mr. Crossman was first with large bunches of Black Aiicante. 
Mr. Pulman was fLst for Muscat of Alexandria, and was closely followed by 
Iggulden, and Mr. Pulman was also first for any other white variety 
with good examples of Buckland Sweetwater, Mr. Crossman coming second 
with Waltham Seedling, but erroneously termed a Frontignan. Mr. Cross¬ 
man was first for a Melon, having a good fruit of Hero of Lockinge, and Mr. 
J. Allen, gardener to W. S. Cotter, Esq., was second. The best indoor and also 
outdoor Peaches were shown by Mr. Pulman, who had Early Grosse 
Mignonne and Hale’s Early respectively, both being handsome dishes. Mr. 
Crossman was second for indoor Peaches, staging a fine dish of Waterloo, 
and Oaptaia R. Chaffey was second with outdoor Peaches, winning with 
Hale's Early, of which other exhibitors also had good examples. Mr. Cross¬ 
man was the only exhibitor of outdoor Nectarines, and was also most 
successful with Plums and other hardy fruit. Apricots were very fine, and 
with these Mr. S. Kidley was a good first, and Mr. Crossman second, both 
having Moorpark. There were also a number of classes provided for 
amateurs not employing a regular gardener, and these made a creditable 
display. 
The vegetables geuerallv were remarkably fine, and would have been 
hard to beat anywhere. Mr. J. H. Copp had the best collection of eight 
varieties, these consisting of W ight’s Grove White Celery, Hackwood Park 
Tomatoes, Veitch’s Autumn Giant Cauliflower, Telephone Peas, Inter¬ 
national Kidney Potatoes, Tender and Tiue Cucumbers, Veitch’s Mammoth 
Runner Beans, and Leeks, all exceptionally good and well set up. Mr. C. 
Bow rs was a good second ; and several other good lots were staged, but it 
s not the fashion in these parts to offer third prizes. Mr. Hannan was first 
for Tomatoes, showing very fine fruit of Reading Perfection, the second 
prize going to Mr. Copp. Classes were provided for Carrots, Celery, 
Potatoes, Beans, and other vegetables, all of which are well and extensively 
ehown. 
Several non-competitive exhibits were noticeable, the most attractive 
bemg a very fine group ef Tuberous Begonias, alternating with circles of 
Maidenhair Ferns. The strain of Begonias was equal to any we have seen 
elsewhere, many of the doubles being noteworthy, and Mr. B. R. Davis, 
nurseryman, Yeovil, is to be congratulated for this effective display. Mr. 
John Scott, Merriott Nurseries, also exhibited a number of flowering and 
fane foliaged plants, which were arranged through the centre of the tables 
Y’ lu® I en I- Mr. Jarman, Chard, had a capital lot of Carnations, 
Dahlias, Lilies, Roses, Begonias, and other cut flowers ; and in this depart¬ 
ment Mr. B. R. Davis had extensive exhibits. 
TROWBRIDGE SHOW.— August 18th. 
Thebe are few if any older societies than this in the West of England, 
tfairty-seven annual exhibitions now having been held, and besides being the 
oldeR yet might easily be made the best in this part of the country. There 
are no lack of funds and no signs of any falling off in the crowds,numbering 
probably 14,000 visitors, who flock to the ground, and all that is wanted is a 
revision of the pnz • list, so as to bring it up to the times. Further, if instead 
of about thirty judges they were content to engage the services of four 
experienced exhibitors and growers, everyone would have confidence in 
them and there would be less of a lottery than is the case when round men 
are put into square holes, or, in other words, are judging in departments 
where they have little experience. The Trowbridge meeting is a most 
enjoyable one, and it is not the fault of the Hon. Secretary, Mr. J. Huntley 
(and who has filled that office for upwards of twenty years), and the gentle¬ 
men who assist him if there is any unpleasantness connected with the 
Exhibition. 
Nowhere else are better Fuchsias seen than at Trowbridge ; in fact, we 
have not seen any nearly so good this season. They are always massed at 
one end of the tent and completely dwarf all other plants near. The best 
six specimens were staged by Mr. J. Matthews, gardener to W. R. Brown, 
E-q., who had immense and perfect pyramids, each nearly 12 feet high and 
splendidly flowered, of Doel’s Favourite, Mrs. Hay, Beauty of Trowbridge, 
Rose of Castile, Charming, and a seedling. Mr. Matthews was also first, 
for four Fuchsias, these consisting of huge and very freely flowered 
pyramids of Arabella, Ross of Castile, Doel’s Favourite, and the Hon. Mrs. 
Hay. Mr. G. Tucker, gardener to Major W. P. Clarke, was a creditable 
second with Bountiful, Load-me-Welt, Harriet Lye, and Charming, all of 
good size and well flowered. There were several classes for stove and 
greenhouse plants, in all of which the competition was close and good. In 
the open class for nine distinct varieties, Mr. J. F. Mould, Pewsey, was a 
good first, his collection including capital specimens of Erica Marnockiana, 
E. Austinana, E. Aitoni turgida, Dipladenia Brearleyana, AUnmanda Hen- 
dersonii, and Clerodendron Balfourianum. The second prize was awarded to 
Mr. J. Matthews, who had well-flowered plants of Erica exquisita, E. Mar¬ 
nockiana, and several other creditable specimens. Mr. Mould was also 
easily first for nine fine-foliaged plants, some of the best of these being 
Crotons majesticum, C. Sunset, C. Andreanum, Cycas revoluta, and Cocos 
Weddelliana. Mr. W. C. Drummond, Bath, was placed second for a fairly 
good collection, and he also took a prize for flowering plants. In the 
amateurs’ classes the best six specimens were staged by Mr. J. Tucker, who 
had very creditably grown plants of Anthurium Schertzerianum, Stephanotis 
floribunda, with extra fine blooms ; Ixora Frastri, Statice profusa, Rondeletia 
speciosa, and Bougainvillea glabra. The second prize was won by Mr. H. 
Pocock, gardener to H. P. Haden, Esq., and the third by Mr. Matthews, each 
having several good specimens. The class devoted to a single specimen was 
very interesting, several good things being shown. The first prize was 
awarded to Mr. G. Pymm, gardener to Mrs. Gouldsmith, who had a beauti¬ 
fully bloomed Cattleya Loddigesi, with eight strong spikes bearing about 
twenty-four blooms. Mr. F. Perry was second with Pilumna nobilis, this 
having twenty-Beven well-developed bloom3. 
The class for new plants included several that were far from being novel, 
the comparatively well-known but very beautiful Cattleya Dowiana, staged 
by Mr. Richman, gardener to G.L. Palmer, E-iq., taking second prize, Mr. Mould 
taking the first with a vigorous and well-coloured Croton Bergmanni. 
Messrs. Matthews and Mould w re the winners with Ericas ; J. Durbin, 
gardener to J. Tredwell, Esq., A. A. Walters, Bath, with single and double 
Tuberous Begonias; J. Matthews, G. Pymm, and H. Pocock, with Coleuses ; 
the exhibits being most praiseworthy in each instance, and there were well 
filled classes for Gloxinias, Cockscombs, Balsams, Zonal Pelargoniums, and 
Achimenes. The banks of Ferns are always a feature in' the Trowbridge 
shows, the prizes being usually won by local growers. Mr. G. Tucker was 
first for fifteen Ferns and Mosses, these including fine healthy specimens of 
Gymnogrammas, Adiantums, Davallias, A«pleniums, and other well-known 
kinds. He was very closely followed by Mr. Jas. Coke, gardener to A. P. 
Stancombe, Esq., and equal thirds were awarded to Mr. H. Clack, gardener 
to C. Colston, Esq., and Mr. H. Pocock. Both the amateurs and cottagers 
also exhibited plants in pots in goodly numbers and in a creditable 
condition. 
About thirty classes for cut flowers were provided, and in nearly every 
instance the competition was very keen. Mr. J. Mattock, Oxford, took the 
first prize for twelve triplets of Roses, these including Emile Hausburg, 
Duchess of Bedford, Horace Yernet, Perle des Jardins, Maurice Bernardin, 
Marie Van Houtte, and Niphetos. Mr. J. Campbell, gardener to S. P. Budd, 
E^q , Bath, was second, and Messrs. J. Cooling & Son third, both exhibitors 
having many good blooms. Mr. Mattock was also first for twenty-four 
single blooms, among these being good blooms of La France, Benoit Comte, 
C. Darwin, Baroness Rothschild, Marquise de Castellane, and Souvenir de 
Paul Neyron. Messrs. G. Cooling & Son were second, and Mr. H. J. Gibbs 
third. The Dahlias generally were very fine. Messrs. Keynes, Williams 
and Co., Salisbury, were first for both twenty-four blooms and twelve 
fancies, having a grand lot of bloom- in both instances, the names of which 
the crowds prevented our taking. They also received certificates for such 
fine new sorts as Colonist, Illuminator, Victor, and Defiance. Mr. T. Hobbs 
took a second prize in the big class, and Mr. T. Humphreys was first and 
Mr. H. Bush second with twelve blooms, Messrs. Keynes, Williams & Co. 
were also first for twelve Pompons in bunches, and this very attractive 
collection consisted of Royalty, The Khedive, Lady Blanche. Golden Gem, 
Catherine, Darkness, White Aster, Favourite, and Dora. Mr. Humphreys 
was a good second. Mr. A. A. Walters, Bath, had a very fine lot of single 
D ihlias, and was easily first, the second prize going to Mr. W. J. Jones. 
Mr. Walters exhibited quilled and other Asters succe-sfully, as also did Mr. 
W. J. Jones, M r . Salter, and several others. Mr. G. S. Wal'ers, Caine, had 
a grand lot of Gladioli, and took the first prize, Mr. J. Mittock being second, 
and Mr. W. Narroway third. There wer •. fewer vases, bouquets, and wreaths 
than usual, and the first named were very inferior. Mr. M. Hookings was 
first for a lov. ly bouquet, and Mr. G. Garraway, Bath, second, while the 
beautiful wreath made by Miss Durbin was easily first, Mr. Garraway being 
second, and Mr. Matthews third. 
One tent was devoted to fruit, and here thi Judges, four in number, and 
in one group, all had their knives at work, nothing but the solitary Pine 
Apple shown by Mr. Iggulden, Frome, and which look (he first prize, 
escaping. Melons should be cut, but surely there are plentyof good men to 
be found who can estimate the me ats of a dish of Peaches and other fruit 
without mutilating the best of them. Mr. A. Miller, gardener to W. H. 
Long, Esq , Rood Ashton, was easily first for a co'lection of t n dishes of 
fruit, these consisting of Black Hamburgh and Foster’s Seedling Grapes, 
Blenheim Orange Melon, Hale’s Early, and Violet Hdtive Peaches, Moor 
Park Apricots, Brown Turkey Figs, Early Orleans and Washington Plums, 
