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[ August 3, 1893. 
second. For one fine-foliage plant Mr. Cromwell staged one of the most 
charming specimens of Croton Williamsi it would be possible to see, grand 
in colour, 6 feet across. For one stove plant and one greenhouse plant in 
bloom Mr. Finch secured both prizes, the second honours going to 
Mr. Carling, gardener to Mrs. Cope, Dove Park, Woolton. 
Ferns were admirably shown, the prize for six plants going to Mr, 
T. Gower, gardener to J. A. Bartlett, Esq., Lynton Lodge, Mossley Hill, 
the chief being Goniophlebium subauriculatum, Davallia Mooreana, and 
Dicksonia antarctica. A splendid second prize exhibit was arranged by 
Mr. Cromwell, his best being Davallia fijiensis, Nephrolepis davallioides 
furcans, and Microlepia hirta cristata. Mr. Bracegirdle was third. Mr. 
Cromwell took the prizes for three Fuchsias and one Fuchsia, showing 
good plants. In the class for three Ferns Mr. J. J. Craven, gardener to 
J. G. Grant Morris, Esq., Allerton Priory, was a good first, having 
Microlepia hirta cristata, 9 feet, and Gleichenia rupestris glaucescens, 
very fine; Mr. G. Eaton, gardener to W. H. Shirley, Esq., Allerton, being 
second. The prizes for one tree Fern and one (not tree) went to Messrs. 
Bracegirdle and T. Moorhouse, gardener to R. Brocklehurst, Esq., West 
Derby, the latter being first for one Zonal Pelargonium, and second for 
six Tuberous Begonias. The first honours for six Begonias and one went 
to Mr. T. Ankers, gardener to W. B. Bowring, Esq., Aigburth, for some 
of the finest varieties ever seen at the Show. With six Zonal Pelar¬ 
goniums Mr. T. Gower was the only exhibitor. Ivy-leaf Geraniums, 
Caladiums, table plants. Gloxinias, Cockscombs, Coleus, and Liliums 
were admirable, the prizes going to Messrs. J. Stoney, gardener to Sir 
Thomas Earle, Bart., Allerton Tower ; G. Eaton ; J. Bounds, gardener to 
A. L. Jones, Esq., Oakfield, Aigburth; P. Greene, Eaton, Bounds, and 
Pattison, gardener to S. J. Waring, jun.. Esq., Palmyra, Aigburth, in the 
order named, the latter winning with one Palm, Mr. Finch being first 
for one Erica. 
There were four groups arranged for space not exceeding 150 square 
feet. In this Mr. Jellicoe was an easy first with a light central mound, 
and at intervals outside several smaller ones. There was a good ground¬ 
work of Maidenhair Fern, from which peeped small Francoas and other 
plants, the whole being edged with Panicum. Mr. Moorhouse, for second 
place, showed much improvement from anything he has done before, 
and 'should prove a difficult competitor at a future Show. Mr. Brace¬ 
girdle staged a very pretty group, but used scarlet Pelargoniums rather 
too freely, which impaired the effect. In the nurserymen’s section, 250 
square feet, Messrs. R. P. Ker & Sons, Aigburth Nursery, were easily first 
with a charming group. Mr. P. Poulton, Aigburth, was second. The 
prize for four Orchids went to Mr. J. Bounds with Cattleyas Eldorado 
Wallisi and virginalis, Oncidium crispum grandiflorum and vexillaria 
rubellum. Mr. Bracegirdle followed closely, his best being Cattleya 
Sanderiana and Disa grandiflora. Mr. W. Lyon was first with a 
single Orchid. 
Cut Flowers. 
Considering the season Roses came as a surprise to all visitors by 
reason of their excellence. The battle was fought entirely between 
Ireland and Scotland, Messrs. Cocker of Aberdeen winning in every 
class from Messrs. Alex. Dickson & Sons, the Royal Nurseries, New- 
townards, Co. Down. In the class for forty-eight distinct they had 
charmingly fresh blooms. Messrs. Dickson & Sons had very good 
Suzanne Marie Rhodocanachi, Mrs. John Laing, Alfred Colomb, 
Prosper Laugier, Louis Van Houtte, and Her Majesty. For 
eighteen Teas and Noisettes, Messrs. Cocker & Sons were 
first, and Messrs. Dickson second. For twelve cut Roses, six 
light and six dark, Messrs, Cocker & Sons were first with Her 
Majesty and Gustave Piganeau ; Messrs. Dickson & Sons second with 
Marchioness of Londonderry and Alfred Colomb. For twelve cut Rosea 
T. Raffles Bulley, Esq., Liscard, was first ; Mr. J. M'Coll, gardener to 
J. W. Hughes, Esq., News Heys, Allerton, second ; and Mr. J. Rimmer, 
Ashurst, Formby, third. The boxes of Roses arranged for effect showed 
a wonderful improvement, Mr. Carling winning with a beautiful 
arrangement arranged with Maidenhair Fern. T. Raffles Bulley, Esq., 
was second, and Mr. P. Greene third. 
Stove, greenhouse, and hardy cut flowers were excellent, and the 
competition very keen. For twelve stove and greenhouse and twelve 
herbaceous flowers, Mr. Jellicoe won honours, the prize for twenty-four 
herbaceous going to Mr, G. Eaton for well arranged bunches ; 
Mr. T. Coulton was second. The prizes for one and two bouquets went 
to C. J. Proctor, Esq. Dahlias and Carnations have never been seen in 
better condition, the prizes going to Messrs. H. Banks and A. J. Rogers. 
For Messrs. Sutton & Sons’ prizes for Nemesia Strumosa Suttoni Mr. 
Harrison, gardener to Mrs. W. G. Bateson, Allerton, was placed first. 
The winner in the model garden class was Mr. A. Randall. 
Fruit. 
Seldom has there been such a display of fruit seen at Liverpool, the 
Judges remarking that their duties had been of the most difficult 
description. For eight dishes of fruit, distinct, Mr. J. Goodacre, 
gardener to the Earl of Harrington, Blvaston Castle, Derby, was 
accorded the premier position, having Madresfield Court and Muscat of 
Alexandria Grapes, small but well finished; Dymond Peach, Elruge 
Nectarines (splendid). High Cross Hybrid Melon, very large; McLaughlin’s 
Gage Plum and Moor Park Apricots. Mr. Bennett, gardener to Hon. 
C. H. Wynn, Rflg, Corwen, N. Wales, was second, showing fine 
bunches of Muscat of Alexandria and Black Hamburgh Grapes, not 
quite finished; A1 Melon, Barrington Peaches, Pine Apple Nectarines 
The Czar Plum, Moorpark Apricots, and a good Queen Pine. For six 
dishes Mr. J. Stoney was first, staging grandly finished Muscat and 
Madresfield Court Grapes, Teton de Venus Peach, Downton Nectarines, 
Masterpiece Melon, and Purple Gage Plum. Mr. W. Oldham, gardener 
to J. Beecham Esq., Ewanville, Huyton, for second position, had grand 
Buckland Sweetwater, and Black Hamburgh Grapes, Grosse Mignonne 
Peaches, Stanwick Elruge Nectarines, Blenheim Orange Melon, and 
Kirke’s Plum. Mr. T. Elsworthy, gardener to A. R. Gladstone, Esq., 
Court Hey, Broad Green, was a good third. Mr. Stoney was also first 
for a dish of Peaches with TSton de Venus, for a scarlet-flesh Melon 
with Masterpiece, and with two bunches of Muscat of Alexandria, which 
for size of berry and perfect colouring could not be surpassed. Mr. 
Coates, gardener to W. H. Verdin, Esq., J.P., Knutsford, Cheshire, was 
second ; and Mr. J. Gray, gardener to Sir G. Meyrick, Bart., Bodorgan 
Anglesea, third. Mr. Bennett was an easy first for four bunches of 
Grapes, showing Buckland Sweetwater, Madresfield Court, Black 
Hamburgh, and Muscat of Alexandria. Mr. J. Grey, second ; Mr. 
G. Middleton, gardener to R. Pilkington, Esq., Rainford Hall, St. 
Helens, third. 
For two bunches of Black Hamburghs Mr. Middleton was awarded 
the silver medal and first prize from amongst ten competitors for what 
the Judges considered the best bunches ever staged at an exhibition; 
berries like Plums, good colour, and perfection in thinning were the 
qualities they possessed. Mr. J. Gray had larger bunches, well coloured, 
but smaller in the berry, a good third coming from Mr. T. Elsworthy. 
For two bunches any other black, Mr. J. J. Craven had perfect Madres¬ 
field Court black as Sloes ; Mr. J. Bennett second; Mr. J. Barker, gardener 
to J. W. Raynes, Esq., Rock Ferry, third. Mr. J. Gray was placed first 
for any other white Grape with good Foster’s Seedling ; Mr. J. Wynn, 
gardener to J. Johnson Houghton, Esq , Westwood, Neston, second ; Mr. 
W. Oldham third. Mr. Gray was first for green-fleshed Melon with Hero 
of Lockinge, Mr. Goodacre scoring with one Pineapple and Elruge 
Nectarines. The prizes for six dishes of hardy fruits and basket of fruit 
went to Messrs. G. Dutton and Stoney. 
Vegetables. 
For twelve varieties, Mr. R. C. Townshend, gardener to Colonel 
Lloyd, Aston Hall, Oswestry, was placed first, his best dishes being 
Autumn Mammoth Cauliflower, Cranston’s Excelsior Onion, Elcombe’s 
Improved Parsnip, Intermediate Carrot, Sutton’s Exhibition Beet, and 
Supreme Potato. Mr. J. Hathaway, gardener to the Earl of Latham, 
Latham House, Ormskirk, was a good second, having fine Globe Arti¬ 
chokes, Cranston’s Excelsior Onion, Intermediate Carrot, Wright’s 
Grove White Celery. Mr. J. Stoney third. For eight varieties Mr. J. 
Pownall, Prescot, was first; Mr. J. J. Craven second, and Mr. J. Stoney 
third. For six varieties Mr. Hathaway was again a good first; Colonel 
Lloyd second; Mr. J. Stoney third. The prizes for Peas went to 
Messrs. Maciver and Craven, the latter also winning with two 
dishes of Potatoes and Mr. Hathaway with four dishes. For three 
dishes of Tomatoes, one dish, and brace of Cucumbers the prizes went to 
Messrs. Forrester, Craven, M. Hannagan, gardener to R. C. Naylor, Esq., 
Hooton Hall. 
Nurserymen’s Exhibits. 
These were a feature of the Show, certificates of merit being awarded 
to Messrs. R. P. Ker & Sons for a variegated Hop, climbing Roses, 
and Rose Souvenir de Bonn ; Dicksons, Ltd., for splendid assortment of 
herbaceous flowers ; Mr. John Forbes, Hawick, for new white Carnation ; 
Mrs. Cranston, Pentstemons, Hollyhocks, border Carnations, and 
herbaceous plants ; Messrs. Hewitt & Co., Birmingham, for magnificent 
Begonia blooms ; Messrs. Dobbie & Co., Rothesay, for Sweet Peas, Violas, 
Carnations, Marigolds and Dahlias, a choice exhibit; Liverpool Horti¬ 
cultural Co., for fine bank of Tea Roses, Orchids and Gloxinias ; Messrs. 
Charlesworth, Shuttleworth & Co., Bradford, for a group of Orchids ; 
Messrs. Thomas Davies & Co., for herbaceous flowers and vegetables ; 
Mr. Henry Middlehurst, Manchester Street, Liverpool, for splendid 
spikes of seedling Gladioli ; J. de Bels Adam, Esq., for a group of 
Tomatoes in 6-inch pots ; and to Messrs. Laing and Mather, Kelso, Scot¬ 
land, for a superb collection of Carnation blooms in variety, amongst 
them being the charming new variety Lady Nina Balfour, a flesh-coloured 
self, sweetly scented and very attractive. 
THE NATIONAL CARNATION AND PICOTEE SOCIETY. 
Northern Section. 
The annual Exhibition of this section was held in the Botanical 
Gardens, Manchester, on July 29th, and as all the other exhibitions in 
the South had taken place, it was somewhat a surprise to see so many 
flowers exhibited. There was only one Birmingham grower able to stage 
a few blooms, for Carnations in the Midlands were really over. The 
following were the awards :— 
For twelve Caruations, dissimilar, first, Mr. T. Lord, Todmorden, 
with a stand of superb blooms, consisting of Duke of York, Arline (very 
fine), Oscar Wilfred, George, S.B. (a grand flower, probably the finest 
bloom ever exhibited), Thalia, Master Fred (very rich in colour), Dan 
Godfrey, Seedling No. 12, Bruce Findlay (fine). Admiral Curzon, 
Thaddeus, and Biddy Malone. Second, Mr. J. Whitham, Hebden 
Bridge, with Robert Lord, Oscar Wilfred, Fanny Hudson, Master 
Stanley, Thalia, Joseph Lakin, William Dean (very fine). Master Fred, 
Wm. Skirving, Lily Cannell, Edward Rowan, and Admiral Curzon. 
Third, Mr. H. Geggie, Bury ; fourth, Mr. E. Shaw, Morton, Manchester ; 
fifth, Mr. G. Chadwick, Dukinfield. 
