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bright, although small, blooms. Messrs. D. Prior & Sons proved a close 
second, Messrs. Paul & Son,Cheshunt, third. In the open eighteen Teas, 
Dr. Budd, Bath, was first ; D. Prior & Son, Colchester, second ; Rev. 
W. H. Jackson, Stagsden, Bedford, third. In amateur classes, for twenty- 
four Boses, distinct, open, Dr. Budd was again to the front, with Mr. 
E. B. Lindsell second, and Mr. J. Parker, Hitchin, third. In the class 
for twelve Teas and Noisettes, distinct, Dr. Budd was first. Rev. Jackson, 
Stagsden Vicarage, Bedford, a good second, and Mr. J. Parker third. 
For twelve Roses, distinct. Miss E. Druton, Stevenage, was first, Mr. G. 
Monies, Hitchin, second, and Mr. \V. 0. Times, Hitchin, third. 
In the open class for thirty-six hardy herbaceous there were two 
very strong exhibits, Messrs. Paul «fc Son, Cheshunt, first, Laxton Bros. 
Bedford, a close second. In the class, Messrs. Sutton’s prizes for the best 
collection of vegetables, open to amateurs and gardeners, Mr. Empson, 
The Gardens, Ampthill House, was first with a good stand, Mr. G. Wood- 
hams second, and Mr, G. Robinson, gardener to F. Howard, Esq., 
third. The exhibits in the amateur and gentlemen’s gardeners’ classes 
in most cases were very creditable indeed, and although there was in 
some classes but one exhibit, the Judges, owing to the quality, in most 
cases awarded first prizes. 
The cottagers’ class was not up to the usual high standard, no doubt 
owing to the season; neither was the market gardeners’ class nor the 
class for table decorations as good as they ought to have been, but the 
hard-working and energetic Secretary, Mr. J. S. Verey, and his Com¬ 
mittee are to be congratulated on the success of the Show under 
depressing financial circumstances, and we wish them better success in 
the future. 
NEWCASTLE.— July 20th, 21st, and 22nd. 
The sixty-ninth Exhibition of the Durham, Northumberland, and 
Newcastle-on-Tyne Incorporated Botanical and Horticultural Society 
was held on the above dates in conjunction with the Northumberland 
Agricultural Society. This arrangement has proved very advantageous 
in the Society’s interests, and the results financially have been of a most 
satisfactory character. The Exhibition was held in three large marquees 
in the Recreation Ground, North Road. This is most suitable for an 
Exhibition of that character, and it would be well that if in future the 
Shows were always held here. 
We have on many former occasions seen a greater number of exhibits. 
Although lacking in that respect, the quality was exceptionally good, 
and the Judges declared the Roses of Messrs. Harkness, Bedale, the best 
and largest they had seen this year. Plants were also well shown, espe¬ 
cially the flowering stove plants, those staged by Mr. Letts falling in for 
a great share of admiration ; his Dipladenia amabilis was a true specimen 
of the plantsman handicraft. It was covered to the bottom of the trellis 
with blooms so rich in colour. It has often been reverted to in these 
columns the advantage it would be to the Society if they were to give 
prizes for groups of plants same as of yore. The much better arrange¬ 
ment and artistic effects produced in grouping plants together have 
recently been highly developed, and to which all those who visited the 
York Gala can bear testimony. Had it not been for the excellent 
exhibits shown by the local nurserymen the Show would have been far 
from so attractive as it was, which in some way compensated for the 
group of plants that were formerly one of the salient points of the 
Exhibition. 
Plants. — The plants were very fine, and occupied one of the 
tents. For six plants in bloom in the open class Mr. E. H, Letts, 
gardener to the Earl of Zetland, Aske Hall, was first with Dipladenia 
amabilis and boliviensis, both superbly flowered, and the former in 
addition an excellent colour; Anthurium Scherzerianum (Shuttle- 
worth’s variety), Allamandas nobilis and Wardleana, Erica Aitoniana, 
also well flowered. The first prize was £10 and the Royal Horti¬ 
cultural Society’s medal. Mr. W. J. Morris, Felling, was second 
with some grand plants of Ixoras, Stephanotis floribunda, and Statice 
profusa. Mr. D. Wylam, Shankhouse, Cramlington, was third with 
Statice Batcherianum, Clerodendron Balfourianum, and Anthurium 
Schertzerianum. In the corresponding class for six stove and green¬ 
house plants Mr. F. Nicholas, gardener to Marquis of Zetland, 
Upleatham, was first with Stephanotis floribunda. Erica Austiniana 
ampullacea, Allamanda nobilis, Statice profusa, and Dipladenia 
boliviensis. Mr. D. Wylam was second with small plants, including 
Stephanotis and Clerodendron fallax. For eight foliage plants Mr. 
E. H. Letts was also first with Cycas circinalis, Croton angustifolius, 
Cycas revoluta, Kentia Fosteriana, Crotons Queen Victoria and angusti¬ 
folius, and Chamaerops Fortunei. Mr, J. Smith, gardener to Theo. 
Lange, Esq., Heathfield House, Gateshead, was second with Zamia 
Lehteni, a fine glaucous appearance, Kentia Fosteriana, Sabal Black- 
manni, Phoenix sylvestris, Croton Victoria, and Dicksonia antarctica. 
For six foliage plants Mr. F. Nicholas was first, including good examples 
of Croton angustifolius, Dasylirion acrotrichum, Cycas circinalis, Croton 
Johannis, and Dicksonia antarctica. 
For six exotic Ferns Mr. F, Nicholas was also first with fine plants 
of Davallia fijiensis plumosa, Gleichenia Mendelli, Sadleria cyathoides, 
Leucostegia immersa, Lomaria zamisefolia, Davallia tenuifolia Veitchi- 
ana, the latter very graceful. This stand was fresh and beautiful. 
Mr. J. McIntyre was second with Adiantum concinnum latum, 
a fine Davallia, Gleichenia Mendelli, Microlepia hirta cristata, Adiantum 
farleyense, and Davallia Mooreana. In the corresponding six Ferns 
in the gardeners’ class Mr. J. McIntyre, gardener to Mrs. Gurney Pease, 
Woodside, Darlington, was first ; and Mr. D. Wylam second. 
Cut Flowers and Table Decorations ,—Table decorations and cut 
flowers always prove an attractive feature at this Exhibition. For table 
plants Mr. Mclndoe, gardener to Sir Jos. Pease, Hutton HalL 
Guisboro’, was first. For theepergne of cut flowers for drawing room, six 
competitors staged. Mrs. J. Morris, Felling, was a good first with 
a charming and graceful arrangement, each tier of the stand was 
made less in good proportions. Liliums, Dipladenias, Pancratiums, 
Allamandas, and other choice flowers were all used effectively. Six 
epergnes were staged and had a very pleasing effect on the table. 
Baskets of cut flowers were also well arranged. Mr. P. Robertson, 
Mossend Nurseries, Helensburgh was first. The flowers were choice 
and nicely twined round the basket. They were Pancratiums, Odonto- 
glossum grande. Carnation Duchess of Fife, and Dendrobium Paxtoni. 
Mr. P. Robertson was also first with the bridal bouquet, which was not 
too formal, not too large, and contained the usual white flowers. Miss J. 
Jennings, Green Market, Newcastle, was first for hand bouquet. The 
ladies’ spray was a choice combination. Mr. J. Battensby, Swalwell, 
was first with Roses in bud and Cattleya amethystoglossa on Rose foliage 
and Adiantum gracillimum. Mr. P. Robertson was second with Odonto- 
glossum grande on Asparagus plumosum nana. In the corresponding 
class Miss Edmondson, Clayton Road, Newcastle, was first for an 
epergne, and also first for a basket of cut flowers. Mr. T. Battensby, Hagg 
Hill, Blaydon, was first for a bridal bouquet, and Miss Edmondson 
first for a hand bouquet. 
For forty-eight Roses, dissimilar, £6 and the Royal Horticultural 
Banksian medal are given for first, and Messrs. Harkness & Son, Bedale, 
Yorks, won the leading prize with what was considered, for the season, 
exceptionally fine blooms both in colour and size. The best flowers 
were D ie de Rohan, Mdme. J. Laing, Earl Dufferin, Mdme. Hausmann, 
Marechal Niel, Duchess of Fife, Merveille de Lyon, and Francisca 
Kruger. Messrs. D. & W. Crall, nurserymen, Dundee, were second, their 
best blooms being Margaret Dickson, Captain Christy, Souvenir d’un Ami, 
Innocente Pirola, the Bride, La France, 1889 (a dark Rose), Senateur 
Vaisse, Etienne Levet, Countess of Bedford, and Earl Dufferin. Messrs. 
Mack & Son, Catterick, were third for thirty-six Roses, and Messrs. 
Harkness were also first with similar varieties to those shown in their 
forty-eight stand, followed by Messrs. Croll and Mack respectively. For 
twelve yellow Roses Mr. D. Robertson was first with Francisca Kruger, 
and for twelve Roses, any variety, Mr. H. May, Hope Nurseries, Bedale, 
Yorks, was first with fine blooms of Alfred Colomb. 
For forty-eight bunches of hardy herbaceous and border flowers 
correctly named, Messrs. Harkness were first ; Mr. T. Battensby was 
second. For twenty-four Show Pansies Mr. J. Proudlock, Bates Cottages, 
Backworth, was first with an extraordinary fine stand, which was very 
much commended. For twenty-four Fancy Pansies Mr. A. Bailey, jun., 
Sunderland, was first. Mr, F. Nicholas was first for two bunches of cut 
flowers from stove or greenbou;e plants. For Carnations and Picotees 
Mr. F. Cowdy was well first with very large blooms, which were greatly 
admired. 
Fruit .—For a collection of fruit, eight dishes, distinct, black and 
white Grapes allowed as separate dishes, Mr. J. Mclndoe was first with 
good Black Hamburgh and Muscat of Alexandria Grapes, faultless in 
colour, Bellegarde Peaches, Beurrd Superfin Pears, some good Apples, 
Pitmaston Nectarines, and a very fine Melon. Mr. J. Hunter, gardener 
to Earl of Durham, Lambton Castle, was second with excellent Black 
Hamburgh and Duchess of Buccleuch Grapes, Early Mignonne Peaches, 
Jefferson Apples, &c. Collection of four dishes. Pines excluded, Messrs. 
Hunter and Mclndoe reversed positions. Mr. Hunter had Black Ham¬ 
burgh and Duchess of Buccleuch Grapes (very fine). Royal George 
Peaches, and Emperor Alexander Apples. Mr. Mclndoe had Black 
Hamburgh Grapes, Noblesse Peaches, Beurrd Superfin Pears. Mr, 
McIntyre was third. 
For four bunches of Grapes, not less than two varieties, the Society 
offer £3 and the Royal Horticultural Society’s bronze medal. Mr. J. 
Hunter was first. The Black Hamburghs were finely finished and 
faultless in colour, so were the Muscat of Alexandria. Mr. J. Mclndoe 
was second with Gros Colman and Madresfield Court. Mr. W. Stewart 
was third ; seven stands were staged. For two bunches of Muscats 
(white), Mr. J. Mclndoe was again first, the bunches were about 3 lbs. 
weight, well shaped, and the berries all regular; there were no 
vacancies in the bunches whatever. Mr. W. Stewart, gardener to Sir 
Wilfrid Lawson, Brayton Manor, was first for two bunches of Buckland 
Sweetwater, and two excellent bunches they were. Mr. J. Atkinson, 
gardener to Sir Edward Blacket, Matfen Hall, was first for two Black 
Hamburgh bunches, nine dishes were staged. For two bunches any 
other variety Mr. Mclndoe was again first with Gros Maroc. 
Mr. Stewart was first for a scarlet-fleshed Melon. Mr. J. M'Donald, 
gardener to A. E. Burdon, Esq., Hartford House, was first for Peaches, 
For Nectarines, Mr. Geo. Marr, gardener to J. Delacoart, Esq., Thorney- 
holme Gardens, Clitheroe, was first with Blruge. This is a young exhi¬ 
bitor, and he, it is to be opined, will compete again at Newcastle. Figs, 
Cherries, Strawberries, and Tomatoes were also shown, Messrs. J. Hunter, 
J. Mclndoe, T. Battensby, and J. Punton, being the respective winners. 
The Committee may be congratulated on their arrangements, and the 
cultural and financial success of the Show. Mr. J. Hood, jun., must not 
be forgotten for the admirable way the plants were staged, and Mr. J. 
Gillespie, jun., for his untiring courtesy and urbanity. 
The following nurserymen contributed excellent stands of plants, 
which formed one of the great attractions of the Exhibition :—Messrs. 
Joseph Robson & Sons, Hexham, Coniferae, Roses, and Japanese Maples. 
Messrs. Little & Ballantyne, Carlisle, Musa Cavendishi fruiting in a 
10-inch pot, general foliage plants, which made a most effective display. 
Messrs. Kent & Brydon, Darlington, a general collection of stove 
