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ripe well coloured fruits of Pine Apple. Mr. S. Pullman and Mr. A. Evans 
followed with the same, none of the others being so ripe as they should be. 
A class was also provided for a collection of six varieties of Peaches and 
six of Nectarines, in which Mr. Elphinstone secured leading honours with 
good fruits of Peaches Princess of Wales, Royal George, Bellegarde, Bar¬ 
rington, Walburton Admirable, and Noblesse ; Nectarines, Victoria, Elruge, 
Pine Apple, Pitmaston Orange, Albert Victor, very green; and Violette 
Hative. Messrs. T. Rivers it Son gained the second place, showing hand¬ 
some examples of Peaches, English Galande, Stirling Castle, Dymond, 
Princess of Wales, Lord Palmerston, and Dr. Hogg; Nectarines, Albert 
Victor, Pine Apple, Goldoni beautiful colour, Rivers’ Orange, Otway, and 
Dryden. Mr. W. H. Divers, who was third, had Peaches Prince of Wales, 
Dr. ’Hogg, Violette Hative, Rivers’ Early York, Grosse Mignonne, and 
Goshawk; Nectarines, Albert Victor, Lord Napier, Pine Apple, Stanwick 
Elruge, Humboldt, and Violette Hative. 
Plums. —A capital show of Plums was formed by the exhibits in the 
three classes for red, purple, and yellow varieties. There were eight collec¬ 
tions of four dishes of red varieties, Mr. G. H. Wingfield, Brighton, having 
the best—Magnum Bonum, Prince of Wales,Victoria, and Cooper’s. Mr. J. 
Wells, gardener to R. Ravenhill, Esq , Windsor Forest, followed, showing 
Pond’s Seedling, Goliath, with Denyer’s and Frogmore Victoria. Mr. Ward 
was third for Pond’s Seedling, Font Hill, Goliath, and Victoria, all of good 
size and well ripened. Mr. Wingfield was again first in the purple variety 
class amongst eleven exhibitors, showing fine fruits of Diamond, Mitchel son’s, 
Purple Gage, and Goliath. Mr. Richards followed with Diamond, Prince 
Englebert, Kirke’s and Belgian Purple ; Messrs. Rivers & Son taking the 
third place, having Belgian Purple, Late Prolific, and Prince Englebert in 
good form. Seventeen entered with four dishes of yellow or green Plums, 
and here again Mr. Wingfield was first for Washington, Green Gages, 
Golden Drop, and Egg Plums. Mr. Neighbour, Bicklev, followed, having 
White Magnum Bonum, Jefferson’s, Green Gage, and Washington; Mr. J. 
Wells taking the third place with Jefferson’s, Oullins Golden, and 
Washington, very fine. 
Melons. —The competition was strong in the two classes for scarlet and 
green-fleshed Melons. In the former fourteen entered. Mr. J. Lambert, 
gardener to H. W. Segelcke, Esq., Herne Hill, took the lead with Hero of 
Bath. Mr. O. Goldsmith, Polesden, was second with Oliver Goldsmith, and Mr. 
Mclndoe third with Scarlet Premier. In the green-flesh variety class Mr. G. 
Pullman was first with Golden Perfection, Mr. W. Wildsmith second, and 
Mr. J. Morgan third, both with neat fruits. 
FiG3.—Ten exhibitors staged two dishes of Figs. Mr. M. S. Fuller, 
Lancing, Sussex, being first with Brown Turkey and Brunswick of good 
size and well ripened; Mr. Richards was second for the same varieties, and 
Mr. Wallis third with White Ischia and Brown Turkey. 
Apples and Pears. —There was a fair display of these, but it seemed to 
be somewhat too early for the majority, especially in the Pear classes. With 
a collection of twelve varieties of Apples Messrs. J. Butler, A. Waterman, 
and W. S. Fuller were the prizetakers, also with three dishes of Apples the 
two first were in the same positions, followed by Messrs. G. & J. Lane, St. 
Mary Cray. For ten dishes of Pears Messrs. Butler, Waterman, and Hunter 
were the successful competitors, and with three dishes Messrs. WiDgfield, 
Butler, and Waterman were placed in the order named. 
In the fruiterers’ class, for a collection of fruit, Mr. G. H. Wingfield was 
first, followed by Mr. G. H. Redman and Mr. E. Peters, all of Brighton. 
Mr. C. J. Goldsmith had the best six dishe3 of Tomatoes—namely, Stam- 
fordian, Trophy, Vick’s Criterion, Acme, and Read’s Perfection. Mr. C. 
Jennings, gardener to J. Freeman, Esq., Farnborongh, and Mr. Waterman 
were second and third, also with good fruits. 
Plants and Cut Flowers. —Prizes were offered for a group of early- 
flowering Chrysanthemums, but it was too soon to obtain these in their best 
condition. Mr. N. Davis, Camberwell, had far the best and most effective 
group, easily winning the first prize, his collection comprising some bright 
and pretty varieties, such as Blushing Bride, Flora, La Vierge, Madams 
Desgrange and G. Wermig. Mr. Piercy was second, and Mr. H. James third. 
The only other class for plants was six Cockscombs, but they were not of 
remarkable merit, Mr. R. Spinks, Horley, Mr. J. R. Tranter, and Mr. J. 
Lambert being the priz Rakers in that order. 
In the cut flower classes Gladioli were capitally represented, the Asters 
from Mr. J. Walker, Thame, Mr. J. Jones, Mr. W. Sloper, and Messrs. Salt- 
marsh & Son were fine. Hollyhocks were admirably shown by Messrs. 
Webb & Brand, Saffron Walden, in the open class, and by Mr. H. Whitton 
Bedale, Yorkshire, in the amateurs’ class. The collections of stove and 
greenhouse flowe-s were of great merit, Mr. T. N. Penfold, Mr. A. Gibson, 
and Mr. H. James gaining the awards in the older named, Mr. Prewett of 
Hammersmith also having a meritorious collection, including some fine 
Orchid flowers. 
Miscellaneous. —Special prizes were awarded to the following exhibi¬ 
tors : Messrs. T. Rivers & Son, for a handsome group of Vines and fruit treeB 
tastefully arranged. Messrs. W. Paul & Son, Waltham Cross, for an exten¬ 
sive collection of Apples ; to Mr. J. R Hannah, gardener to Sir H. E. Max¬ 
well, Bart., M.P., for a huge bunch of Trebbiano Grape weighing 21J lbs. ; 
to Messrs. J. Laing & Co., Forest Hill, for an effective group of Tuberous 
Begonias and fine-foliage plants; to Mr. T. Garratt for African Marigolds 
and Zinnias ; to Mr. R. Mann for African Marigolds ; Mr. W. Gordon, 
Twickenham, for a group of Lilies; and to Mr. R. W. Proctor for a collection 
of Roses, Pinks, and Carnations. Messrs. G. Bunyard & Co., Maidstone, 
showed a collection of fine Apples, as also did Messrs. Cheal & Son of 
Crawley; and a basket of beautiful fruit of the Duke of Buccleuoh Grape 
was staged by Messrs. Wm. Thomson & Sons, Clovenfords, the berries very 
large and clean, but a trifle green in colour. First-class certificates were 
awarded to Mr. J. Douglas for Picotee Terra Cotta, and to Messrs. Webb and 
Brand for Hollyhock Grace, which have been previously described. 
THE NATIONAL DAHLIA SHOW.— September 3rd and 4th. 
This Exhibition was held at the Crystal Palace, Sydenham, on the same 
days as the fruit Show, and the two constituted a most extensive and varied 
display. The Dahlias were represented by numerous admirable collections, 
affording ample proof that these plants are by no means losing favour 
with cultivators. The general quality of the blooms was satisfactory, and 
the competition was so close in some of the principal classes that the Judges 
had a formidable task in determining their relative positions. In the large 
cla83 for forty eight indeed they found it necessary to award two equal first. 
priz“B, though some thought that sufficient difference could be detected to 
avoid this. The show and fancy flowers have a stately symmetry of form 
that will always find them many admirers, but to the general public the- 
exquisitely neat Pompons and graceful single varieties were more pleas¬ 
ing, especially now that exhibitors set their flowers up in such an 
elegant manner with their own or other foliage. 
Show Varieties. —In Class A for forty-eight blooms, distinct (nursery¬ 
men), six collections were staged, equal first prizes being accorded to Messrs; 
Keynes, Williams & Co., Salisbury, and Mr. Turner, Slough, both having- 
superb blooms clean and bright. The Salisbury stands comprised the- 
following varieties : Hugh Austin, Prince of Denmark, Harrison Weir, 
Henry Walters, Defiance, Georgians, Prince Bismarck, Constancy, Joseph 
Ashley, Colonist, Rebecca, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. John Laing, T. Good winy 
Rev. J. M. B. Camm, Mrs. Foreman, Royal Queen, Seraph, Thomas 
Hobbs, Henry Glasscock, Illuminator, Mrs. Jeffard, Rosy Morn, Imperial, 
Cardinal, Shirley Hibberd, Mrs. Langtry, C. Wyatt, Ethel Britten, Mrs; 
Spofforth, Mrs. Stanscombe, Mrs. W. Slack, Vice-President, Harry Keith, 
William Rawlings, Buttercup, John Wyatt, General Gordon, Miss Cannel), 
Mrs. Glasscock, James Cocker, Mrs. Gladstone, Lord Chelmsford, Gloire 
de Lyon, and several unnamed seedlings. The Slough collection included 
the undermentioned varieties : Mr. Wm. Slack, John Wyatt, Georgiana, 
Statesman, Sunbeam, J. Service, Prince of Denmark, Mrs. HodgsoD, 
Harry Keith, Flag of Truce, John Bennett, Mrs. Kendall, J. Stephens, 
Ethel Britten, Imperial, Bendigo, G. Rawlings, T. J. Saltmarsh, J. Ashley, 
Mrs. Langtry, Thos. Hobbs, Mrs. S. Hibberd, Prince of Denmark, J. H. 
Keynes, Rosetta, Seraph, Burgundy, H. W. Ward, Mr. G. Harris, Herbert 
Turner, Constancy, Champion Rollo, John Standisb, J. Cocker, Hon. Mrs. 
Wyndham, Mrs. Jeffard, Clara, Rev. J. Godday, Hope, Wm. Rawlings', 
Cecilia, Ovid, Mrs. Gladstone, Mrs. Harry Turner, and unnamed seedlings. 
Mr. W. Boston, Bedale, and Messrs. Heath & Son, Chelmsford, were third 
and fourth. There were seven exhibitors of twenty-four show blooms, the 
winners being Mr. John Walker, Thame, Messrs. C. Kimberley & Son, Stoke 
near Coventry, Messrs. Harkness & Sons, Bedale, and Messrs. Saltmarsh 
and Son, Chelmsford. For twelve blooms, also from nurserymen, Mr. (k 
Humphries, Langley, Chippenham; Messrs. Rawlings Bros., Romford - r 
John Burrell & Co., Cambridge; and Cheal & Son, Crawley, succeeded in 
obtaining the honours in the order named. 
Three classes for show varieties were similarly devoted to amateurs, and/ 
some fine blooms were staged in the premier collections. With twenty-four 
blooms Mr. R. Petfield, gardener to A. J. Thornhill, Esq., Diddington, 
Buckden, Hunts, secured the first place with even, symmetrical, and fresh 
blooms of the following Miss Cannell, J. Ashby, Seraph, G. Rawlings, 
Constancy, J. Stephens, Mrs. Langtry, Prince Bismarck, Primrose Perfec¬ 
tion, Imperial, Flag of Truce, J. W. Lord, T. J. Saltmarsh, J. Cocker, Mrs. 
Gladstone, S. Hibberd, Earl Ravens worth, J. Vick, Harrison Weir 
W. Rawlings, Mrs. G. Rawlings, John Standisb, Royal Queen, and John 
Wvatt. Mr. H. Glasicock, Rye Street, Bishops Stortford, was a close 
second, showing very fine blooms. Mr. T. Hobbs, Bristol, was third, and 
Mr. T. Garratt, Bishops Stortford, fourth. Fourteen competitors entered 
with twelve show varieties, Mr. C. Hockney, Greenfield House, Stokesley, 
winning the premier honours for handsome examples of Wm. Rawlings, 
Earl Ravensworth, Harrison Weir, Criterion, Pioneer, Clara, Prince Bis¬ 
marck, Mrs. Gladstone, James Vick, Ethel Britten, Shirley Hibberd, and 
Goldfinder. Mr. J. Tranter, Upper Assenden, Henley-on-Thames, wae 
second with a good collection, of which the following were notable :—John 
Henshaw, George Barnes, Jame3 Cocker, Joseph Ashby, Hope, and John 
Bennett. Mr. W. H. Apethorpe, Albion Brewery, Cambridge, and Mr. H. 
Whitton, Bedale, were third and fourth. Of the ten exhibitors in the six 
variety class Mr. J. Perkins, London Road, Chippenham, was the most suc- 
cessfu 1 , taking the first prize with Mrs. Langtry, Mrs. Gladstone, Hope, 
J. Stephens, Mrs. Harris, and Aurora. The other prizes were secured by 
Mr. A. Tunbridge, gardener to the Rev. W. Trimmer, Broomfield, Chelms¬ 
ford ; Mr. H. Steer, New Eltham; and Mr. T. W. Girdlestone, Sunningdale, 
Berks. 
Fancy Varieties.— These were not nearly so numerous as the show 
varieties, but were very satisfactory in quality, and their bright varied 
colours render them greater favourities with some persons. Messrs. Keynes, 
Williams & Co. had some handsome blooms in their premier stand of 
twenty-four varieties, and were followed by Mr. C. Turner, Mr. W. Boston, 
and Mr. H. Clarke, Leeds. Mr. J. Walker, Thame, had the best twelve 
fancy blooms in a class of nine exhibitors. His varieties were C. Wyatt, 
John Forbes, Peacock, John Salter, Professor Fawcett, Mrs. Browning, 
Fanny Sturt, Tippy Bob, Florence Sturt, Flora Wyatt, Chorister, and 
Prospero. Mr. G. Humphries was a good second, Mr. Campbell, Blantyre, 
third, and Paul & Son, Cheshunt, fourth. 
The hast amateurs’ twelve fancy blooms came from Mr. C. Hockney, 
who had excellent specimens of Rebecca, H. Glasscock, Prospero, Mrs. 
Saunders. Polly Perkins, Flora Wyatt, Mrs. N. Hall, Miss Large, Peacock, 
Gaiety, Fanny Sturt, and G. Barnes. Mr. R. Petfield followed, showing 
A. F. Barron, Mrs. Saunders, W. G. Grace, and Henry Eckford in fine con¬ 
dition. Mr. H. Vincent, gardener to J. Hart, Esq., Keymers, Sussex, and 
Mr. H. Glasscock were third and fourth amongst five exhibitors. Fifteen 
stands of six fancy varieties were entered, Mr. A. Whitton, Askew, leading 
with C. Wyatt, Flag of Truce, Mrs. N. Hall, Mrs. Saunders, Hugh AuBten, 
and Lottie Eckford. Mr. J. Perkins was placed second, but many thought 
h is blooms were entitled to the first place. The best varieties were Rev. 
J. M. B. Camm, Rebecca, Chorister, Lottie Eckford, and Egyptian Prince. 
Mr. J. G. West and Mr. W. H. Apthorpe were third and fourth. 
The premier show bloom was a fine example of John Standish from Mr. 
J. Walker, and the premier fancy bloom was an equally beautiful specimen 
of Henry Eckford from Mr. Turner. 
The Turner Memorial prize for twelve show and six fancy varieties did 
not bring many competitors, only three collections being entered. Mr. 
J. G. West, Cornwallis, Brentwood, being the successful exhibitor w.th neat 
blooms—Show varieties :—Mrs. Gladstone, Prince Bismarck, Mrs. S. 
Hibberd, C. Wyatt, T. J. Saltmarsh, Mrs. Langtry, Mr. G. Harris, Miss 
Cannell, Wm. Rawlings, Georgiana, and Goldfinder. Fancy varieties :— 
R -becca, Henry Eckford, Hugh Austen, Chorister, Gaiety, and Mrs. N. Hall. 
