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JOURXAL OF HORTICULTURE AXD COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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weather. The following notes embody the names of the principal 
prizewinners. 
In the class for twelve Auriculas, dissimilar, there were six entries, 
and the competition was somewhat keen. The lea^iing prize went to 
Mr. Douglas, garvlener to Mrs. Whitbourn, Gre;\t Gearies, Ilford, for a 
charming collection. The varieties shown affonleil evidence of good 
culture, the trusses being very fine and the pips of perfect symmetry. 
Mr. Douglas's exhibit includa.! Elaine, Acme, Fanny Glass, Marmion, 
Abbe Lizst, Mabel, Prince of Greens. Mrs. Potts, very fine self, purple 
margin ; Heroine. Magpie, Kev. F. D. Horner, and Black Bess. Mr. 
T. E. Henwood, Rea^ling, was a good second with meritorious plants. 
Mr. C. Turner, the Royal Nurseries, Slough, was third ; P. J. Worsley, 
Esq., Rodney Lodge, Clifton, fourth : Viscountess Chewton, Bookham 
Lodge, Cobham (gardener, Mr, A. J. Sanders), fifth ; and Mr. G. Edgar 
Frere, The Camels, Wimbledon Park. S.W., sixth. Mr. Douglas was 
also awarded first honours for six dissimilar Auriculas. The best varieties 
shown were Acme, George Lightbody, Marmion, Abbe Lizst, and Mrs. 
Potts. As in the first mentioned cl.ass the trusses were excellent, and 
finer than those shown by Mr. Henwood, to whom the second prize was 
awarded. Viscountess Chewton was placed third for good plants ; Mr. 
J. Sargent, Millfield, Cobham, fourth; Mr. Turner, fifth ; and Mr. P. J, 
Worsley, sixth. The entries for four Auriculas, dissimilar, were not 
numerous, neither were the exhibits so good as in the classes already 
mentioned, Mr, W. Badcock, Oxfoni Road, Reading, was first with 
Richard Headly, Black Bess, Marmion, and the Kev. F. D. Horner, the 
latter a charming green-e^iged variety. Mrs. Kvrke Penson, Dinham, 
Ludlow, Salop (gardener, Mr. J. Collier), was second ; Mr. C. Phillips, 
Resuling, third ; Mr. W. L. Walker, Bulwerske Road, Re.sding, fourth ; 
and the Rev. L. K. Flood, The Rectory, Merrow, Guildford (garfener, Mr. 
J. Gilbert), fifth. There were six entries in the ckass for two Auriculas, 
dissimilar, and that number of prizes were awardet.!. Mr. Badcock 
secured the first for fine plants of Richard Headly (grey-edged), and 
the Rev. F. D. Horner (green-eilgeil). Mr, C, Phillips was second, Mr. 
W. L. Walker third, the Kev. F, D. Horner, Low Fields, Biirton-in- 
Lonsdale, fourth, Mrs. Kyrke Penson fifth, and the Rev. L. R. Flood 
sixth. 
Neither were the single specimens in the green-etiged section so 
numerous as might have been expectev.1, and consequently the competi¬ 
tion was not very keen. Mr. Douglas was awarded first and fourth for 
the Rev. F. D. Horner and Monarch respectively; Jlr, W. Badcock 
gained second and eighth for two plants of Rev. F. D. Horner, with 
fine trusses ; Mr. T. E. Henwood third and sixth for plants of the same 
variety : and Mis. Kyrke Penson fifth and seventh. For a single speci¬ 
men of the grey-eilged class the first prize went to the Rev. F. D. 
Horner for Samuel Barlow, which had three pips of large size and per¬ 
fect symmetry. Mr. W. Smith, Bishop Stortford, was awaided second 
for a gocKi specimen of George Rudd; Mr. W. L. Walker, third; Mr, 
Douglas, fourth; Mrs. Kyrke Penson, fifth; and Viscountess Chewton, sixth. 
Of white-erlged single specimens Mr, T. E. Henwood showed the best, the 
variety being John Simonite. The pips were very fine and remarkably 
well powdered. The second and third prizes went to Mr. Douglas for 
good specimens of Acme, which has a large truss. Mr. Turner won 
fourth and eighth for Beauty and Ganymede, Viscountess Chewton 
fifth, and Mr. W. Badcock seventh. Single specimens of the seifs were 
more numerous than the other types, and the competition somewhat 
keener. The Kev. F. D. Horner was first for a fine specimen of Precision, 
a beautiful variety with a purplish margin. The same exhibitor gained 
the second prize, showing a plant of Kathleen, Mr. Henwood won 
third, fourth, and fifth prizes with gooil specimens of Mrs. Potts. Mr. 
Bailcock came in sixth, Mr. P. J. Worsley, seventh, and Mr. R, Dean, 
Ealing, eighth. 
To the orvlinary observer the Alpine Auriculas are more beautiful 
than the various evlgeti types, and those shown in this case were no 
exceptions to the rule. For twelve dissimilar varieties the first prize 
went to Mr. W. L. Walker, who staged a highly meritorious collection, 
the trusses of bloom being exceedingly fine and remarkable for their 
freshness. The varieties shown in this collection were Defiance, 
T. E. Henw(.rod, Mm. Martin, Hotspur, Edith, and various seedlings 
raised by Mr. Henwooil. Mr. C, Turner, who showed good examples, 
gaineri second place ; Mr. Douglas, third ; James M'eston, Esq., Raven- 
holme, Balham, fourth; and the Rev. Ij. R. Flood fifth. The first 
prize for si.x varieties also fell to Mr. Walker, who showtxl setHllings of 
great merit. Mr. Turner was placed second, Mr, Phillips third, Mr. 
Douglas fourth, and Viscountess Chewton fifth. The best four dis¬ 
similar Alpine varieties were shown by Viscountess Chewton, the varieties 
being King of the Belgians, Diadem, Sensation, and Mercury. Mr. 
C. Phillips was second ; J. W. Mellcs, Esq., Sewardston Lodge, Chingford, 
third ; and the Rev. L. R. Flood fourth. For a single specimen of Alpine 
Auricula with a gold centre, Mr. Turner was first; Mr. Walker second ; 
and Mr. IViuglas third. Mr. Turner was also first for a single specimen 
with white or cream centre, showing Mary Francis, a charming variety 
with a clear white centre and purplish violet margin. Mr. tValkcr 
was second with Countess, a cream-centretl kind, .and the same exhibitor 
won the thiixl and fourth prizes respectively. 
In the class for twelve Fancy Auriculas, dissimilar, there was only 
one entry—namely, Mr. IXmglas, to whom the first prize was awardcxl. 
The varieties shown wore Evangeline, Twilight, Rosette, Lalla Rookh, 
Innocence, Quakeress, Belle, Flambeau, aiul seedlings raiseil by Mr. 
Douglas. The best seedling self, named Mabel Phillips, was shown by 
Mr. C. Phillips. This variety was also certificated, and is referred to 
elsewhere. The Rev. F. D. Horner was awanled first prize for the best 
green-edged variety, showing a charming kind named Commander. For 
fifty Auriculas, not less than twenty varieties, Mr. Douglas gained first 
prize. The most conspicuous varieties in this collection were General 
Grahame (grey edged). Acme (white edged), Sapphire (self). Dr. Kidd 
(white edged). Dr. Hardy (green edged), and Heatherbell (white edged). 
Mr. Turner came in second with smaller plants and trusses ; the Guild¬ 
ford Hardy Plant Nursery, third ; and Mr. James M'eston fourth. 
The best six Polyanthus, dissimilar, gold-laced, were shown by 
Mr. R, Dean, Ranehagh Ro.ad, Ealing; and Mr. James AVeston was 
awarded second prize. J. AV. Melles, Esq. (gardener, Mr. G. Nicholson), 
was third. Mr. A. Mottershead, Slough, was aw'arded first for three 
Polyanthus of the same type ; Mr. Douglas was second, and Mr. 
James AVeston third. Single specimen Polyanthus were exhibited and 
adjudged, but of those staged the show cards were removed. Mr. Dean 
was also first for twelve Polyanthus, and the same number of single 
Primroses, and Mr. Douglas second. 
Mr. Douglas gained first prize for the best twelve Primulas, the 
species shown including P. nivea, P. villosa, P. rosea, P. denticulata, 
P. amoena, P. obconica, P. Nelsoni, P. decora, P. hybrida, and P. japonica. 
Mr. AA^. Harper, Mill Mead Nursery, Guildford, was second in this class. 
O. T. Hodges, Esq., Lachine, Chislehurst, staged the best six Primulas, 
distinct species, this exhibit including P. cashmeriana, P. marginata, 
P, viscosa, P. nivalis, and P. Clusiana. The Guildford Hardy Plant 
Nursery was awarded first prize for six double Primroses, showing 
Primula acaulis fl.-pl. alba, and various other varieties. Mr, R. Dean 
showed the best hamper of Primroses arranged for effect, Mr, G. 
Phippen, Reading, coming in second. 
The following varieties were certificated ;— 
Mabel Phillips (C, Phillips).—A beautiful self variety, the centre 
being a pure white, margined with rich purple. Pip medium in size 
and perfect form (first-class certificate). 
Pvelyn (0. Phillips).—A rich golden centred variety with a deep 
crimson margin, changing to a lighter colour towards the edges (first- 
class certificate). 
Venus (Simonite).—A fine white edged variety, with yellow centre, 
pure paste, and rich dark maroon body colour (first-class certificate). 
Dinham (Penson).—A grey edged variety of exceptional merit, the 
pips being large in size anel of good form (first-class certificate). 
A luncheon was held in the Hotel AA'’indsor after the judging was 
concluded. Mr. Martin Smith presided, and the proceedings were 
of a very pleasant character. 
IIACKWOOD PARK. 
Tuis, one of the seats belonging to Lord Bolton, is situated about a mile 
and a half from Basingstoke Station on the main line from London to 
Portsmouth, Southampton, and Salisbury, and is a beautifully wooded 
estate, the Park comprising about 1100 acres. The principal trees are 
Oak anil Beech, the latter being espeeially fine ; there arc also some 
very tine Thorns, whieh, although they are of a great age, show by the 
vigorous annual growth that the soil is of good quality. The Park is 
entered near a substantial lodge on the north side of the estate, and we then 
follow a winding drive through some grand Oaks, planted rather closely 
together, which will in time produce very fine timber, so straight and 
clean is the growth. The Beeches perhaps constitute the chief feature 
of the timber trees. The mansion is squarely built and substantial, 
with several acres of well-kept lawn in front, not marred by tlower beds 
of any kind. Pleasing, but not extensive, views are obtained from the 
house. The kitchen garden of l> acres inside the walls is approached 
from the house by broad grass paths under shady trees, affording 
delightful promenading space during the summer, and even in the early 
autumn when 1 jiaid my visit to these gardens. 
The kitchen garden is e.xcellent, well protected by trees on all sides, 
yet not too near to do any injury by the exclusion of sunlight at any 
time of the day or year. The walls round are at least 11 feet high, and 
furnished with fruit trees, and in the past season there were exceedingly 
heavy crops of Plums of the leading useful varieties on that part 
speciall}^ set apart for this fruit, the trees showing that they receive 
most careful attention in all respects. The wall at tlie north end of the 
ganlen, and which has of course a southern aspect, was well clothed 
with Apricot and Peach trees, the former especially having carried heavy 
crops of excellent fruit, Jloor Park being the most striking. Peaches 
will in due course give serviceable fruits. Particularly healthy, well 
traineil, young horizontal Pear trees are noticeable on a west wall. 
There was a heavy crop of Morello Cherries and Gooseberries on the 
usual northern aspect, as well as on a low wall across the kitchen 
garden, which is employed for testing new kinds of fruit trees—mainly 
Plums—as they come out with a view to supplanting any that show signs 
of decay on the ordinary walls, and well was this wall fulfilling its 
mission judging by the health of the trees, 
Down tiio centre of the kitchen garden is a grass path 12 feet 
in width and fully d.AO yards long, and on each siile of it is a border 
(> feet wide, with herbacious plants, freely intermi.xed with annuals. 
Dahlias, and the usual occupants of such borders. The cross paths 
are all grass, and treated in the same way with tlower borders. The 
effect, as can be imagined, is e.xceediugly tine viewed from either 
end. Dahlias of the sliow typo were growing api)arently without any 
special attention in an exhibition point of view, yet were producing 
