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sant flavour ; but the Lincolnshire rector’s Rhubarb far outdis¬ 
tanced all in colour and sweetness. Mr. Barron would like to try 
this at Chiswick, and Mr. Pownall, who has had a taste of the 
bright little stalks, will not be happy till he is the proud possessor 
of a crown. 
WAKEFIELD TULIP SOCIETY. 
The annual Show of this venerable Society was held on Monday 
and Tuesday, June 8th and 9th, at the Brunswick Hotel. It was the 
fifty-sixth recorded occasion on which the members have met in friendly 
rivalry. Fifty-six years may appear a ripe old age in the life history of 
such organisations, but in this case there are good and substantial 
reasons for believing that the Society has a far longer record, and that 
it was in active operation, and by its shows promoting the spread of the 
“ fancy ” a full generation prior to 1835. 
With such a pedigree it is always expected that the annual competi¬ 
tions will produce something to cheer the heart of the florist. This year, 
we are sorry to say, these expectations were somewhat disappointed, for 
the exceptional season through which we have just past had left its 
mark on many of the flowers, a large proportion were not properly open, 
and some not at all, although the Show had been adjourned for a week. 
The effects of Whit-Sunday’s frost were manifested in the green tipped 
petals, bad form, and irregularity of colour seen in some of the flowers. 
Taking the Show as a w'hole, it was undoubtedly inferior to many of 
its predecessors, whilst here and there were to seen blooms which 
were decidedly good—notably, four out of the winning stand of six 
shown by Mr. W. Mellor—viz.. Sir Joseph Paxton, a beautiful flamed 
flower which obtained premier honours in its class ; Queen of England, 
a grand rose break, though somewhat lacking in depth of colour ; Lord 
F. Cavendish, another capital break wLich was awarded the premier 
position as a feathered flower ; Violet Aimable, feathered bizarre, fairly 
good. In the breeder c’ass Mr. Moorhouse gained the highest position 
with Alice Gray. About 1000 blooms in all were staged, and some good 
British Ferns arranged down the centre of the table relieved the some¬ 
what vivid display of eolour. 
Mr. Edwin Schofield of Leeds ably fulfilled the responsible duties of 
Judge, and Mr. Garnett of Wakefield adjudicated in respect of the fira,s. 
There was a large attendance of the general public, who freely availed 
themselves of the privilege of free admission. Appended is a list of the 
prizewinners. 
Six rectified flowers.—First, Mr. Wm. Mellor with the varieties 
described above Second, Mr. Edwin Lister with Sir Joseph Paxton, 
Lord F. Cavendish, Beauty of Brighouse, Bessie, Mabel, Industry. 
Third, Mr. George Gill with Sir Joseph Paxton, Masterpiece, Lord 
Denman, Bessie, Baroness Burdett Coutts, Modesty. Fourth, Mr. 
Alfred Moorhouse with Sir Joseph Paxton, Masterpiece, Unknown, 
Bessie, Triomphe Royal, and Heroine. Fifth, Mr. Henry Brown with 
Sir Joseph Paxton (2), Lord Denman, Isabella, Aglaia, and Mabel. 
Sixth, Mr. Jesse Hardwick with Masterpiece (2), Lord Denman, Mrs. 
Gill, Crown Prince, and Modesty. Seventh, Mr. Wm. Calvert with 
John Brook (2), Lord Denman, Majestic, Aglaia, and Industry. 
Six breeders.—Fii-st, Mr. Wm. Mellor with James Goodhair, Sir 
Joseph Paxton, Leech, Sarah, Duchess of Sutherland, Baroness Burdett 
Coutts, and Annie McGregor. Second, Mr. Alfred Moorhouse with Sir 
Joseph Paxton, Dr. Hardy, Alice Gray, Talisman, Mrs. Barlow^ and 
Baroness Burdett Coutts. Third, Mr. George Gill with Charles Darwdn, 
Talisman, James Goodhair, Mary E. Fawcett, Baroness Burdett Coutts, 
and Mabel. Fourth, Mr. Edwin Lister with Sir Joseph Paxton, 
Unknown, Beauty of Ilrighouse, Adonis, Mabel, and Baroness Burdett 
Coutts. Fifth, Mr. William Calvert with W. King, Sir Joseph Paxton, 
Maid of Orleans, Leech, Sarah, Industry, and Mabel. Sixth, Mr. H. 
Brown with Lord F. Cavendish, John Brook, Maid of Or’eans, Adonis, 
Catherine, and Industry. 
Pan of three breeders. — First, Mr. Wm. Mellor with Sir Joseph 
Paxton, Alice Gray, and Baroness Burdett Coutts. Second, Mr. A. Moor¬ 
house with Sir Jt.seph Paxton, Alice Gray, and Mrs. Barlow. Third, 
Mr. E. Lister with Sir Joseph Paxton, Silvester, and Mabel. Fourth, 
Mr. Geo. Gill w th Charles Darwin, Tabsman, and Baroness Burdett 
Coutts. Fifth, Mr. J. Hardwick with Lo d F. Cavendish, Beauty of 
Brighouse, and Queen of England. Sixth, Mr. Wm. Calvert with 
Hepworth, Adonis, and Industry. 
Flamed bizarres.—Mr. Moorhouse first, Mr. Calvert second, Mr. Gill 
third, Mr. Gill fourth, Mr. Calvert fifth, Mr. Moorhouse sixth, Mr. 
Mellor seventh, and Mr. Hardwick eighth, a 1 with Sir Joseph Paxton. 
Flamed bybloemens.—Mr. Gill first and third ; Mr. Moorhouse second 
with Talisman, fourth with Hepworth ; Mr. Mellor fifth ; Mr. Brown 
sixth and seventh with Lord Denman ; and Mr. Calvert e'ghth with 
Midland Beauty. 
Flamed roses.—Mr. Moorhouse first with Mabel, and second with 
Lady C. Gordon ; Mr. Lister third with Norah Darling, fourth with 
Mabel ; Mr. Gill fourth with Mabel, Mr. Brown sixth with Aglaia, 
Mr. Gill seventh with Mabel, and Mr. Brown eighth wdth Aglaia. 
Feathered bizarres.—First, Mr. Gill with Garibaldi. Second, Mr. 
Mellor with Lord F. Cavendish. Third, Mr, Moorhouse with Masterpiece. 
Fourth, Mr. Lister with Lord F. Cavendish. Fifth, Mr. Hardwick with 
J. Brook. Sixth, Mr. Mellor with Lord F. Cavendish. Seventh, Mr. 
Calvert with Sir Joseph Paxton. Eighth, Mr. Moorhouse with 
Masterpiece. 
Feathered bybloemens. — First, Mr. Gill with Mrs. Hepworth, 
Second, Mr. Gill with Lady Denman. Third, Mr. Lister with Grace 
Darling. Fourth, Mr. Calvert widi Majestic. Fifth, Mr. Lister with 
Lady Denman, Sixth, Mr. Moorhouse with Adonis. Seventh, Mr. 
Calvert with Isabella. Eighth, Mr. Moorhouse wdth Talisman. 
Feathered roses.—First and second, Mr. Gill with Modesty. Third, 
Mr. Mellor with Mrs. Lea. Fourth, Mr. Lister with Industry. Fifth 
and sixth, Mr. Calvert with Modesty. Seventh, Mr. Lister wdth Annie 
McGregor. Eighth, Mr. Moorhouse with Industry. 
Bizarre breeders.—First and third, Mr. Gill with James Goodhair. 
Second and fourth, Mr. Mellor with Wilkinson’s King and Hardy No. 9. 
Fifth, Mr. Blown with Lord F. Cavendish. Sixth, Mr. Moorhouse wdth 
Dr. Hardy. Seventh, Mr. Moorhouse with Dr. Dalton. Eighth, Mr. 
Hardwick with Sulphur. 
Byblcemen breeders.—First, Mr. Gill wdfh Ethel. Second, Mr. 
Moorhouse with Leech Sarah. Third, Mr. Mellor with Duchess of 
Sutherland. Fourth, Mr. Moorhouse with Alice Gray, Fifth, Mr. 
Mellor with Duchess of Sutherland. Sixth, Mr. Lister with Queen of 
May. Seventh, Mr. Gill wdth Ethel. Eighth, Mr. Hardwick with 
Talisman, 
Rose breeders.—First, Mr. Gill with Annie McGregor. Second, 
Mr. Mellor with Industry. Third, Mr. Mellor wdth Mrs. Barlow. Fourth, 
Mr. Moorhouse wdth Annie McGregor. Fifth, Mr. Lister with Mrs. 
Barlow. Sixth, Mr. Gill with Baroness Burdett Coutts. Seventh, 
Mr. Calvert with Apollo. Eighth, Mr. Lister with Mabel. 
Premier flamed Tulip.—Sir J. Paxton from Mr. Mellor. Premier 
feathered Tulip.—Lord F. Cavendish also from Mr. Mellor. The premier 
breeder was Alice Gray from Mr. Moorhouse. 
A DELICATE DAFFODIL. 
All the varieties of Daffodils included in the group or section 
designated Lecdsi are elegant in form and delicate in colour, but one cf 
FIG. 94.— NARCISSUS LEEDSI BEATRICE. 
the best in these respects is chat of wdiich a flower is represented in- 
fig. 94— i.e., Narcissus Leedsi Beatrice. In the varieties of this type white 
sepals are usually accompanied by a pale creamy yellow corona; the 
flower too is of moderate size, light looking, and gracefully poised on the- 
slender scape. 
Mr J. G. Baker gives the following description of the type in his 
“ Handbook of Amaryllide* : ”—“ Leaf twisted, canaliculate, glaucous, 
i in. broad. Peduncle two-edged, longer than the leaf. Flower single,, 
horizontal or rather drooping. Perianth-tube, subcylindrical, f in. long 
segment spreading, oblong, acute, milk-white, l-^ in. long, ^-| in. 
broad ; corona cup-shaped, sulphur-yellow', I in. long, ^ in. diameter at 
the erect irregularly crenate plicate throat. Style reaching nearly to 
the throat of the corona, overtopping the anthers. Intermediate between 
poculiformis and incomnarabilis. About fifty forms are distinguished' 
by name by cultivate's.” 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
June 9th. 
Scientific Committee.— Present: Mr. Morris in the chair; Mr. 
McLachlan, Dr. Muller, Professor Church, Dr. Bonavia, Mr. Blandford, 
Rev. C. W. Dod, Rev. W. Wilks, Rev. G. Henslow, Hon. Sec. 
Vi 7 ie Branch Grown in Darhnesx .—With reference to the specimen 
exhibited at a previous meeting, Mr. Rivers contributed the following 
additional information accompanied by sketches :—“ The situation is 
absolutely dark ; first, there is a covering of slates overlapping each other, 
above which is a bed of tan 6 inches deep ; the fiont wall and the back 
is of brick ; the temperature must be very high, as the hot-water pipes pass 
through the place, that of the house being seldom below 70° F. The 
house was cleared of Grapes and plants by the middle of July, and the 
heat taken off. It was then undisturbed until March, when the slates 
