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were from Mr. Galloway, gardener to Earl of Minto, Minto, Hawick. Mr. 
Parker, gardener. Impney Park, Droitwich, had the best Green Gage and 
red Plums, and Mr. Potts, gardener to J. W. Laidlay, Esq., Seacliff, North 
Berwick, the best yellow Plums. 
Pears were very deficient, the best six sorts being orchard house fruit 
from Mr. Merray, Parkhall, who also had the best dish of Jargonelles. Of 
Apples, considering the poor crop throughout the country, a very satisfactory 
lot was staged. Eight exhibitors staged collections of twelve sorts, Mr. 
Galloway, Minto, being first with well-finished, but not large fruit, and Mr. 
Brunton, gardener to Sir Alex. Kinloch, Gilmerton, Drern, second. For 
twelve varieties of kitchen Apples Mr. Brunton was first and Mr. Parker, 
Impney Park, second ; Mr. Murray, Culzean Castle, having the best dessert 
Apples. Prizes were offered for six fruits of various kinds, the best of these 
being Ecklinville Seedling, seventeen dishes of which were shown, Mr. 
Brotherston, gardener to the Earl of Haddington, Tyninghame, Prestonkirk, 
being first, and Mr. McLean, Vinter’s Park, Maidstone, second, both with fine 
samples. Stirling Castle, thirteen dishes, Mr. George Wood, Woodside, 
Musselburgh, first, and Mr. Cairns, gardener to Earl of Home, The Hirsel, 
Coldstream, s cond. These were also very fine. Lord Suffield, twenty-one 
dishes, Mr. McLean, first, and Mr. Blackie, Viewforth Ho, Leith, second, with 
large and fine fruits. Keswick Codlin, eighteen dishes, Mr. Brotherston first 
and Mr. McKelvie, Broxmouth, second with extra fine samples. No fewer 
than four varieties of Apples were shown as Keswick in this class, a most 
remarkable fact in the case of so well-known an Apple. Blenheim Orange 
brought twelve dishes, Mr. Parker being first and Mr. McLean second with 
smaller but better finished fruits. Warner’s King brought only six dishes, 
Mr. Brotherston being first and Mr. Kerr, Sunlaws, Kelso, second. The two 
heaviest dishes of Apples were Warner’s King from Mr. Brotherston and 
Mr. McKelvie respectively. Of miscellaneous exhibits Messrs. Dickson and 
Co., Edinburgh, staged 130 dish-s of Apples, mostly small and green, and 
Messrs. Thomson & Sons, Clovenford Vineyard, a basket each of Duke of 
Buccleuch and White Muscat Grapes. 
The vegetables formed quite a show of themselves, the largest display we 
have s j en in Edinburgh. For a collection of twelve sorts seven exhibitors 
staged, that from Mr. R. Cairns, gardener to Lord Charles Scott, Jedburgh, 
being first ; extra good Onion, Cranston’s Excelsior, fine autumn Giant 
Cauliflowers, Telephone Peas, Moore’s Cream Marrow, large clean Leeks, and 
Trophy Tomatoes were the most noteworthy dishes. Mr. Potter, Seacliffe, 
second ; and Mr. Gourlay, gardener to Professor Cbarteris, Loanhead, third. 
The other vegetables especially noteworthy were Onions from Mr. Murray, 
Culzean Castle; Celery from Mr. Cairns, The Hirsell ; Cauliflowers from Mr. 
Harper, Perth. Tomatoes were largely shown, Mr. Hunter, Lambton 
Castle, being first with rather unripe fruit, and Mr. Mclndoe second. 
The latter also showed for exhibition some very fine Tomatoes. Collec¬ 
tions of Potatoes were not largely shown, the best twelve sorts being from 
Mr. John McIntyre, and the best six sorts from Mr. G. Ormiston, Jedburgh. 
Plants were not numerously shown, Mr. J. Patterson, gardener, Millbank, 
being the only exhibitor of Bix stove and greenhouse plants, and securing 
first prize for the same. His best specimens were Erica Marnockiana, 
E. Turnbulli, E. Irbyana, and E. retorta major. Mr. Turnbull had also the 
best greenhouse plant in flower, the best Cape Heaths in 9 inch pots. Mr. 
D. Greig, gardener to Mr. Christie, Liberton, was first for the greenhouse 
flowering plants with small specimens. Exotic Ferns were extra well 
shown, Mr. Mackinnon, Melville Castle, being first for six varieties with 
moderately large and extremely fresh plants, the best being a Davallia 
Mooreana and a fine lot of Microlepia hirtacristata. Mr. Forbes, gardener to 
Niel Fraser, Esq., Rockville, Murrayfield, was second with smaller but equally 
well cultivated plants, Dictyogramma japonica being especially fine. Mr. 
Forbts was first for four Adiantums with very fresh and fire examples of 
Flemingi, Williams!, cuneatum, and gracillimum. Mr. Grossart’s first-prize 
Crotons and Dracaenas were the most noteworthy among foliage plants. Of 
Orchids there wa9 a poor show ; for four plants Mr. Grossart being first 
with Cypripedium Harrisianum, C. calurum, Odontoglossum grande, and 
Vanda suavis. Mr. Patterson had the best two Orchids, and Mr. Grossart 
was first for one plant with Vanda suavis (Manchester variety). Mr. 
M'Leod, Brentham Park, second with Cattleya gigas with seven flowers. 
Specially noteworthy among other plants were the first-prize Tuberous 
Begonias from Mr. Kerr, Sunlaws, KeRo, the six Chrysanthemums from 
Mr. A. W. Henderson, G. Wermig and Simon Delaux being very fine, and 
fine Eucharis amazonica from Mr. Patterson, to which first prize was 
awarded. Of table plants Mr. McIntyre had the best six foliage, Mr. 
Grossart the best six flowering, and Mr. J. Cumming the best Bix Ferns. 
Only two tiWes of plants arrayed for effect, neither being noteworthy. 
The competition for the best table of plants, 40 feet by 10 feet, open to 
nurserymen, was confined to Messrs. R. B. Laird Sc Sons and Messrs. Ireland 
and Thomson, the first prize being awarded to the former. The general 
effect was perhaps a little heavy, coloured-leaved Dracaenas and other foliage 
plants being set rather closely among a groundwork of Ferns and small 
flowering plants. The second prize table was much lighter, Liliums forming 
a feature in the arrangements. The best Palms and Coniferae came from 
Messrs. Ireland & Thomson, Messrs. Laird securing first for twelve table 
plants in foliage, for twelve in flower, and twelve berried plants, Messrs. 
Ireland & Thomson being first for twelve Conifers suitable for table plants. 
Among miscellaneous exhibits, Messrs. Dickson & Co. showed a table of 
Apples and various florists' flower s intermixed with plants ; Messrs. Methven 
and Sons had a table of decorative stove and greenhouse plants, while from 
Messrs. J. Lamont & Sons came an attractive table of single Dahlias, Pinks, 
Sweet Peas, Ac. The Botanic Gardens furnished a table of curious and 
interesting plants not generally cultivated. Mr. Thos. Ware, Tottenham, 
London, showed some very attractive stands of Bingle and bouquet Dahlias, 
and from the New Plant and Bulb Company, Colchester, came cut Liliums, 
mainly auratums and tigrinums. 
[We regret that the notes of our reporter on florists’ flowers at this Show 
did not reach us in time for publication ] 
GLASGOW AND WEST OF SCOTLAND HORTICULTURAL 
SOCIETY. 
The au f umn Show of this Society was held on the 8th inst. in the St. 
Andrew’s Halls, and was in some respects superior to that of last year. 
This was more than we anticipated, the season not ing very favourable, 
and the heavy rainfall a few days previous to the Show rendered it very 
probable that the cut flower section would thereby suffer. Such care, how¬ 
ever, had been taken by competitors that scarcely a Boil-d bloom could be 
seen in the Halls. The number of entries was much in excess c f former years. 
The large hall was entirely filled with plants and fruit, while three lesser 
halls were filled with cut flowers and vegetables respectively. 
The centre of attraction in the large hall were the tables of plants 
arranged for effect. _ This prize has now become the leading feature of the 
exhibitions. Additional interest was attached to this class on account of a 
gold medal being added to the first prize by the Vice-President, John L. 
Henderson, Esq., Westbank, Partick. Five tables were staged, all of them 
reflecting credit on the respective competitors, some being conspicuous for 
well grown specimens, others for good arrangement. After careful con¬ 
sideration the Judges awarded the first prize to Mr. James Ross, gardener 
to George Ferguson, E^q , Trinidad Villa, Ibrox. His table wsb made up of 
Crotons, Dracoenas, Maidenhair Ferns, and Palms, very well grown and 
neatly arranged. Second prize to Mr. Mathieson, gardener to John L. 
Henderson, Esq.—a very good table, a fine Palm in the centre, much too 
large for the size of the table, very likely losing it first place. Third prize 
to Mr. Alexander Raeside, gardener, Yorkhill. Orchids were conspicuous by 
their absence in all the tables. A few Odontoglossum Alexandras and 
Nerine would have given a superior tone to them all. 
The platform was beautifully decorated with choice Crotons, Dractenas 
and Palms by Messrs. J. & R. Thyne in their usual style of artistic work¬ 
manship and elegant finish, groups of their Croton Thynei showing to 
great advantage under the large Palms. This collection was deserving of 
the highest commendation, which was unanimously awarded. The same 
firm had on exhibition specimens of their floral handiwork in wreaths 
crosses, bridal and assorted bouquets, done up tastefully with Chrysan¬ 
themums, Tuberoses, Lapagerias, Tea Roses, and Nile Lilies, very highly 
commended. 
A number of tables were filled by nurserymen for exhibition only, and 
added much to that section of the Show. Mr. Matthew Campbell, nursery¬ 
man, High Blantyre, filled two tables, a coPection of Hollyhock, spikes of 
fine quality, forming a splendid background. Two seedlings were much 
admired; they were named John Lyon, a primrose self, and Sir Garnet 
Wolseley, claret colour, highly commended. The Carnations and Picotees of 
this collection were very fine. Messrs. Dobbie & Co., Ro r ,hesay, contributed 
good specimens of thei- new Turnips and stands of their famous strains of 
Marigolds, &c. Mr. Cuthbertson, Rothesay, had Pansies, Antirrhinums, and 
Marigilds, highly commended. Mr. Lister, Rothesay, had a similar 
collection, his Pansies being also highly commended. Mr. John Sutherland, 
nurseryman, Lenzie, had a stand of a hundred Carnations, large blooms and 
good varieties, very highly commended. Messrs. McGredy & Son, Wood- 
side Nursery, Portadown, had a splendid stand of Cactus Dahlias, including 
Glare of the Garden, Constance, and a new yellow named M s. Hawkins, 
very attractive. Mr. Baxter, Daldowie Gardens, Broomhouse, exhibited his 
seedling Viola York and Lancaster, and was awarded a first-class certificate. 
A model flower garden design, which attracted much attention, was made 
and exhibited by Mr. W. George, the Gardens, Beaconsfield House, Kelvin- 
side. This was certainly the most excellent exhibit of the kind ever sent 
to this Society for exhibition. 
For twenty-four blooms Pansies, twelve show and twelve fancy, Mr. 
John Sutherland was placed first, and Mr. A. Lister second. In the class 
for twelve varieties of single Dahlias in bunches of ten, Messrs. John 
Lamont Sc Sons were, as usual, successful in carrying off the first piize, 
Their best varieties were Highland Chief (new), Duke of Edinburgh, 
Volunteer, Yellow Qu»en, Mr. Cameron, Sunray, Wnite Queen, Comet, 
Zulu Improved, Golden Volunteer, and Franc Gibb Dougall. Second, Mr. 
M. Campbell; and third, Messrs. Jas. Cocker & Sons, Aberdeen. 
In the class for nurserymen only, twelve plants for table decoration, 
distinct varieties—First, Mr. John Sutherland; second, Mr. A. Lister. 
Twenty-four spikes Gladioli, distinct varieties—First, Messrs. Samuel 
McGredy & Sons, Portadown. Some of the best sp kes were Ida, Lizzie, 
Emily Fordyce, Standard, May Robb, Alice, Conspieua, Mrs. Johnston, 
George Kincard, Evelyn, Mrs. David Paul, and Mrs. Bell. Second, Mr. E. 
Campbell, Cove Gardens, Gourock. Twenty-four blooms Dahlias, distinct 
varieties—First, Mr. D. Macfarlane, Finnart Gardens, Greenock. This 
stand also gained the silver medal for the best twenty-four blooms in the 
Exhibition. His varieties were Rev. J. B. M. Camm, Queen of York, Champion 
Rollo, Hon Mrs P. Wyndham, Grand Sultan, Mrs. Saunders, Georgina, Vice- 
President, Harrison Weir, Julia Wyatt, W. H. Williams, Ciar.i, Herbert 
Turner, James Dick, Mrs. Langtry, Madame Soubyre, Mrs. Gladstone, 
Henry Walton, Rebecca, Goldfinder, Joseph Green, and Flora Wyatt. 
Seeond, M. Campbell; third, Mr. Jno. Sutherland. 
Twenty-four blooms Roses, distinct varieties.—Messrs. Samuel McGredy 
and Sons were first with fine blooms of the following varieties :—Prince of 
Wales, Baron N. de Rothschild, Laslia, Madame Clemence Juigneaux, Louis 
Peyronney, Madame E. Verdier, Ulrich Brunner, Madame Marie Verdier, 
Dr. Andry, Baroness Rothschild, Etienne Levet, Antoine Ducuer, White 
Baroness, Earl of Pembroke, Merveille de Lyon, A. K. Williams, Mabel 
Morrison, Princess Beat: ice, Louis Van Houtte, and Victor Hugo. Second, 
Wm. Montgomery, nurseryman, Cardross; third, James Cocker Sc Sons, 
Sunnybauk Nursery, Aberdeen. 
Twenty-four blooms, Carnations and Picotees.—The first prize was gained 
by Mr. John Sutherland, with a splendid stand of large blooms ami good 
varieties; second Messrs. James Cocker Sc Sons, third Mr. William 
Campbell. 
Plants.— Ferns were well shown. In the class for four exotics Mr. 
James Thomson, gardener, Clydeview, Helensburgh, was first witn neat 
specimens of Gymnogramma Martensi, rarely so wed shown, and Adiantum 
gracillimum in fine condition. For two Gleichenias Mr George Weston, 
gardener, Murcia House, Pollokshields, was first with good clean-grown 
plants of G. dicarpa and G. speluncse. Fine-foliage plants were well shown 
by Mr. John Mathieson, gardener, Westbank, a splendid specimen of C)cas 
circinalis, Dracaena indivisa, and Croton Weissmani, very well coloured. He 
had also first prizes for a specimen Palm and three pots of Lilium lanci- 
folium. For six plants, table decoration, twelve lots were staged, and a more 
uniform display could not be seen anywhere. Mr. B. S. Williams admitted 
he had not seen better. Mr. James Ross, gardener, Trinidad Villa, secured 
