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promoters to faoe. Tiiese bulb shows, though never extensive, are 
among the brightest of the whole series of five exhibitions annually hell 
at Bath, and it is rather discreditable to the citizens that they are often 
badly supported. 
Hyacinths were shown in fairly large numbers, but the Exeter 
contingent was missed somewhat. The first prize for eighteen bulbs, in 
not less than twelve distinct varieties, was easily won by Messrs. 
G. Cooling & Sons, Bath, who staged a remarkably gooi lot, all having 
massive spikes with large be Is, and well timed for the Show. These 
consisted of Leopold 11., Mont Blanc, Macaulay, Baroness Von Thuyll, 
Fabiola, Lord Palmerston. Mr. Piimso'l, Cavaignac, Grand Maitre, 
Koh-i-Noor, Obelisque, and Princess Amelia. Dr. S. P. Budd was a fairly 
good second ; and Mr. J. Ayres, gardener to S. W. Gibson, Esq., thin'l. 
Messrs. Cooling & Sons were also well first with twelve pots in six 
varieties, having King of the Blues, Macaulay, La Grandesse, Obelisque, 
Grand Maitre, and Leopold IF. in excellent condition. Mr. J. Ayres 
was second in this class and fiist in the next with a good lot, the spikes 
being massive and well fonned ; and Dr. Budd a close second. For six 
varieties Dr. Budd was first; and Mr. xV. Hawkins, gardener to Mrs. 
J illy, second. Tulips were scarcely so good as in former years, and with 
twelve pots of these Dr. Budd was first, and Messrs. Cooling & Sons 
second. The premier lot included excellent pots of Rouge Luisant, 
Duchess of Parma, Tournesol, Joost Van Vondel, Raphael, Yellow 
Tournesj], Grand Due de Russie, and Groormaster Van Malta. In Messrs. 
Cooling’s collectioir Little Dorrit, a charming single yellow, attracted 
much attention. Dr. Budd, Mr. Ayres and Mr. E. Hall were most 
successful in the other Tulip classes. Mr. S. Kerslake, gardener to the 
Rev. E. Handley, was the only exhibitor of twelve varieties of Daffodils, 
and took the first prize for remarkably good pots of Golden Spur, 
Sir Watkin, P. R. Barr, W. Goldring, Golden Plover, Henry Irving, 
Horsfieldi, Ard Righ, Maxima, Bicolor Empress, Countess of Annesley, 
and Golden Empress. The same exhibitor had another first prize for a 
grand collection of Daffodds and Narcissi arranged effectively in a 
group, and was also fiist for six pots of Polyanthus Narcissi, these 
consisting of Sir I. Newffon, Grand Monarque, Bazelman Major, and 
Her Majesty. Mr. J. Ayres was s cond, while to Mr. A. Hawkins was 
awarded a first for three well-flowered pots of Amaryllis. 
Two classes were provided for Orchids, and these attracted quite an 
imposing display of these popular flowers. The best six varieties were 
shown by Mr. S. Kerslake, who had Cattleya Mendelli, C. Trianae Leeana, 
C. Schroederm, C. Lodd'gesi, C. Trianm gigantea, and a fine well-flowered 
specimen of Dendrobium nobi'e. R. B. Cater, E-q., Avas a good second, 
his best being Dendrobium Wardianum very well flowered, Cattleya 
Trianm delicata, and C. Trianae. With three varieties Messrs. Cooling 
and Sons were first, these consisting of a very freely flowered pale form 
of Dendrobium nobile, D. thyrsifloruin, and a strong well-flowered 
Cattley'a Trianae. Mr. A. Hawkins was a very creditable second. Mr. 
S. Kerslake was first for a single plant, winning with a well-flowered 
specimen of C. Trianae, R. B. Cater, Esq., being a good second with 
Dendrobium Wardianum finely flowered. Pot Roses also made a gooi 
display. For six specimens Mr. S. Kerslake was first, though he had the 
best of the luck, the second prize plants shown by^ Dr. Budd being fresher 
and in some other I'e.spects better than those placed before them. In the 
first prize e.Khibit were freely flowered healthy specimens of Reine Marie 
Henriette, La France, Marie Baumann, Magna Charta, Marquise de 
Castellaue, and General Jacqueminot. Indian Azaleas were very well 
shown by Mr. W. McDonahl Bennett, gardener to G. W. Mackillop, 
Esq., gaining two first prizes for perfect pyramids. Messrs. W. C. 
Drummond and Mr. Bennett were the principal prizewinners with fine- 
foliaged plants and Ferns, and the greater part of the p-izes for table 
plants. Cinerarias, Primulas, Cyclamen, Mignonette, ami Lilies of the 
Valley were taken by Messrs. J. Ayres, Bennett, W. C, Drummond, and 
J. Garraway, the exhibits being creditable in each instance. The first 
prize for a group of plants arranged for effect was well won by Mr. R. B. 
Cater, who had a capital display, this including eighteen remarkably 
well-flowerei plants of Dendrobium Waidianum, and several plants 
each of such other Orchids as Dendrobium Piorardi, D. nobile, Cattleya 
Mendelli, C. Trianse, Lycaste Skinned, Odontoglossum triumphans, 
0. Rossi major, and Coelogyne cristata, also several good C.ivias, 
Azaleas, Palms, and Ferns. The second prize went to Mr. Bennett 
for a much more formal arrangement, but which comprised excellent 
flowering plants, forced and otherwise. Mr. W. C. Drummond was 
third. A first prize was awarded to Mr. T. J. Tate, gardener to W. 
Pumphrey, Esq., for a group of smaller dimensions, and this also was a 
highly creditable display. Mr. Tate was a good first for a circular 
basket of mixed plants, and Mr. E. Hall second. 
There were only a few classes provided for cut floAvers, and the erm- 
petition was not so keen as usual. A box of twelve varieties of Roses, 
shown by Dr. Budd, Avas p.rrticularly noteAAmrthy. These consisted of 
Catherine Mermet, Caroline Kuster, Duchess of Bedford, The Bride, 
Henreich Schultheis, Mar^chal Niel, Rubens, Duchess of Edinburgh, and 
Lady M. Fitzwilliam. Messrs. Perkins & Sons, CoA'entry, had a first 
prize fo.' a grand hand bouquet ; Mr. C. Winstonc, Clifton, being a good 
second. The same positions Avere occupied Avith these exhibitors in the 
classes for buttonhole bouquets and Irdies’ .sprays. Mr. Winstone aavus 
first for a vase, and Mr. E. T. Hill second. 
Fruit was not largely shoAvn, but there were several excellent dishes 
of Apples, the fir.st prize for a single dish going to Mr. J. Rogers, 
gardener to P. C. Hardwick, Esq., for a grand dish of Streaman P.ppin, 
which, briefly described, may be said to be a glorified Blenheim Pqipin, 
and evidently is a distinct and A'aluable late variety. Mr. D. Young 
AA'as second Avith Annie Elizabeth in good condition. A capital collectioir 
of Avell kept Apples Avas shown by Mr. W. Ward, gardener to W. Leaney, 
Esq. In the cla.ss for a single dish of Pears Mr. R. Hooper T.aylor 
staged good fruit of Beurrb Ranee and was first ; Mr. F. Mead being 
•second Avith small fruit of Josephine de Malines. Messrs. W. Every, 
J. GarraAvay, and E. Hill Avere the principal prizewinners in the classes 
for vegetables. 
Miscellaneous exhibits, notably the grand group of Orchids and fine* 
foliagei ji'ants, fioin Mr. J. Cypher, Cheltenham, and Messrs. Cooling 
and Sons’ display added greatly to the general effect, and came in for a 
good share of attention. Mr. Cypher filled a table against a back Avalh 
14 yards by 4 feet, and among the many Orchids shoAvn those AA-orthy of 
special mention Avere Cattleyas citrina, Lawrencim, Mendelli, and Tiianre 
in A'ariety ; Dendrobiums Wardianum, luteolum, Cambridgaanum, 
aggregatum, nobi’e Cooksoni. nobile Cypher!, AinsAvoithi, Domini, 
Findleyanum, Jamesianum, and Farmer!; Calanthe oculata gigantea; 
Odontoglossums Cervantesi decorum. Rossi majus, Alexandra, Pescatorei,. 
triumiihans, and Sanderianum ; Epidendrum xanthinum, Dendrochilum 
glumaceum, Oncidium ampliatum, and Cypripediums Harrisiauum, 
Sfcdeni, candidum, and cenanthum superbum. Messrs. Cooling bad 
a lot of good Orchids, a'so beautiful groups of Indian and forced 
Azaleas, Japanese Map'es, Carnations including the bright scarlet Duke 
of Fife, Staphyleas, and various other shoAvy plants. 
TRIAL OF SPRAYING ENGINES. 
Crystal Palace, March 21st, 1891. 
Four distinct machines Avere entered for competition, but owing to-* 
their being of such diver.se form and size the Judges felt unable to 
aAA'ar 1 a melal for any of them, because in its Avay each appeared of equal 
value for the purpose for Avhich it is peculiarly adapted, they therefore 
bog to present this report. In future trials (AAdiich they think desirable), 
they resp’ctfully suggest that the schedule be divided as folloAA'S, when 
the machines can compete on equal terms. 
A. Prizes for machines capable of spraying fruit trees with Paris, 
green or other insecticides in large orchards and plantations, to a* 
height of 20 to 30 feet, not requiring more than three men to AA’ork them' 
by manual labour only. 
B. Prizes for machines to spray dAAvarf fruit trees. Avail trees, and 
plants in large conservatories, to be AA'orked by not more than tAA'o men. 
C. Prizes for hand machines cip.able of being managed by one boy 
or man, suitable for amateurs and private gardens. 
Ease of Avorking, economy of AAvater and solutions, evenness of delivery, 
fineness as AAmll as poAver of spray, and simirlicity of construction to be 
fully considerel by the adjudicators. 
The “ Stott ” Patent distributor was first tried, and found to AA'ork 
satisfactorily when attached to the Crystal Palace Company’s main, the- 
materials used in spraying being we’l diffused and under _ peifeet 
control, but for the purpose of the competition the Judges consider the 
Patent “ Stott ” Distributor, combhied Avith a Farringdon Hop-washing, 
machine, to be a most valuable sprayer for Hops or fruit trees. It is 
worked Avith ease, requiring one man to pump and one to deliver and 
manage the hose, and the Patent Stott nozzles (double and single) give 
a remarkably fine and well diffused spray. This machine appears simple m 
construction, is durably made, and deliveis a continuous stream, AA’hile 
the price, £6 Its. complete, is a reasonable one. The Judges were not 
quite satisfied that the dis’idbutor would deliver Paris green at a. 
uniform strength, but with Stott’s “ Killmright” its action aa’us all that 
could be desired, and they recommend a first-class certificate for the 
combination. 
The Judges were struck by the utility .ajid handy “ Stott synnge and 
distributor, and they recommend a first-class certificate for this also as. 
beino- likely to prove of great value for amateurs for garden arid glass 
house use. The spray produced Avas of the most dense tlescription, and- 
they believe it Avill prove of service for those Avho Avish to destroy insects 
on plants Avithin arm’s length. This is priced at 19s. 6d. for ladies’ size, 
and 21s. for a full-sized machine—the Stott D.stributor Co. (Ld), 
Manchester. mu • ■ 
VermoreTs French knapsack spraying pump AA'as next tried. Ihis la 
a copper vessel made to sling on the operator s back, and the power is 
generated by a handle under the right arm, the liquid being delivered 
by hose on the left side under control of the left ’nand. It is delivered 
in a continuous cloud of vapour-like spray, Avhile simple nozzles and. 
arrangements prevent clogging at the outlet, and for tall trees the. 
delivery hose can be lengthened and erected by a light cane or stick. 
Vermorel’s machine is specially valuable for its portability, and can bn 
used by one man. Being constructed of copper, it is light and strong, 
and is Avell adapted for jrassing round and spraying Cob-nuts, bush tree', 
and young standard frees, or rows of trees in nurseries, Avhile tader ones 
coull be sprayed with the help of a boy. The price is 35s. complete,, 
and it delivers Paris green or other insecticides readdy. Its weight 
Avhen full is 40 lbs., and it will then work for two hours Avithout 
recharf’'ing, effecting economy in the liquid used and delivering a fine 
eiirav covering all parts of the foliage. The Judges recommend a 
clasi certificate for this machine.—Agents, Messrs. Chas. Clark & Co., 
20, Great St. Helens, London, E.C. . 
HemingAA-ay’s American spraying machine AAvas next examined.. 
Those eAhibited stood on three legs, but can be fixed on a Avatei- 
barrel, paraffin cask, or to be fed from a pail. It is remarkably easy m 
action and simple in construction, delivering a dense spray in a con-:* 
