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J. Evans, gardener to Lady Ashburton, Melehet Court, following in 
order of their names. Mr. T. Hall secured the premier prize for six 
Petunias, staging well-grown plants. Mr. G. Busby, gardener to 
Col. F. Willan, Thorne Hill Park, had the best half dozen hardy Ferns, 
these including fine specimens of Osmunda regalis cristata, Onoclea 
sensibilis, Lastrea grandiceps, and Athryium f.-f. Elworthi. The 
leading award for six plants of Celosia pyramidalis went to Mr. 
R. West, gardener to H. J. Wigram, Esq., Northlands, Salisbury, Messrs. 
E. Wills, and T. Hall following in the order given. 
In the class for single specimens of stove or greenhouse plants the 
competition was very keen, and some grand exhibits were forthcoming. 
Mr. J. Amys secured the leading position for a plant in flower, staging 
a magnificent specimen of Allamanda Hendersoni. This was well 
trained and densely flowered, one of the best plants seen at any exhibi¬ 
tion. Mr. Jennings followed, the third award going to Mr. E. Carr, both 
exhibitors showing Allamanda Hendersoni. Mr. Jennings was first with 
a single specimen of an ornamental foliage plant, having Croton 
Williamsi in splendid condition, clean and richly coloured. Mr. W. Peel 
was second with a grand plant of Croton angustifolium, the third prize 
going to Mr. J. Evans. Mr. Peel had the best six Mosses in pans. Mr. 
E. Carr was first with Gloxinias and table plants were best shown by 
Messrs. Wills and Budd. Tuberous Begonias were only fairly good, the 
awards being taken by Messrs. E. Wills, Wilkins, J. Hughes, J. Evans, 
and E. Carr in the respective classes. Orchids were not numerous nor 
exceptionally good. Mr. J. Evans was first with a single specimen, 
showing a form of Lselia purpurata well flowered. The second and 
third prizes in this class went to Messrs. E. Wills and E. Carr, the 
former having a plant of Calanthe veratrifolia and the latter]L^lia pur¬ 
purata. Mr. N. Blandford gained the premier position with a small 
collection of Orchids tastefully arranged with Ferns, the other exhibitor 
being W. A. Gillett, Esq., Fair Oak Lodge. 
Cut Flowees and Table Decorations. 
This section formed an important feature in the Exhibition, and 
appeared to attract the larger number of visitors. Roses were not 
extensively shown, as could hardly be expected, but those staged were 
of excellent quality. Messrs. Keynes, Williams & Co., Salisbury, had a 
grand box of twenty-four blooms considering the time of year, and for 
which the first prize was awarded. The best flowers were La France, 
Alfred Colomb, Lady Mary Fitzwilliam, Horace Vernet, and The Bride. 
Messrs. Perkins & Co., Coventry, followed with a stand of fresh though 
smaller blooms. The class for twelve bunches of cut flowers was well 
contested. Mr. J. Budd, gardener to F. G. Dalgety, Esq., Lockerby 
Hall, Romsey, was awarded the first prize for a box of blooms taste¬ 
fully arranged with Fern fronds. The most conspicuous in this stand 
were Clerodendron fallax, Ixora Williamsi, and Cattleya crispa. Mr. 
J. Evans was a close second, showing a box of very fine flowers. 
Mr. B. Ladhams, nurseryman, Shirley, was placed first for twelve varie¬ 
ties of hardy herbaceous cut flowers, Mr. N. Pritchard, Christ Church, 
following. Both exhibitors staged a bright collection of blooms, which 
were much admired. Mr. N. Pritchard also had some charming spikes of 
Gladioli in named varieties. Mr. R. West was third with herbaceous 
cut flowers. Messrs. Keynes, Williams & Co. were placed first with 
twelve Dahlias, amongst which R. T. Rawlings, Dazzler, Peacock, Duke 
of Fife, and Henry Bond were the best. Mr. R. West followed with 
good flowers, Mr. J. Evans being third. Matters were reversed in the 
class for Pompon Dahlias, Mr. West being first for twelve blooms, 
Messrs. Keynes Williams & Co. following. Cut Zonal Pelargoniums 
were best shown by Mr. N. Blandford in the class for single varieties, 
and Mr. West had the best double flowers. Mr. W. Batten, Old Basing, 
secured the leading prizes for six bunches of cut flowers and half a 
dozen Rose blooms. 
The table decorations were simple and effective. For a table 8 feet 
by 4 feet dressed with flowers and foliage, Mr. Ladhams was placed 
first for a pretty arrangement, Mr. A. B. Hobby, Vadwell Road, followed 
in this class. The best epergne of flowers was also staged by Mr. 
Ladhams, Miss K. Goldring and Mrs. Kingsbury being second and third. 
Messrs. Perkins & Co., as is usual with them, secured the chief awards 
for bridal and hand bouquets in the open classes. Baskets of wild 
flowers and buttonhole bouquets were well shown by Miss K. E. 
Matthews, Miss Bauce, Miss Ladhams, Miss Chamberlain, Messrs. 
B. Ladhams and A. G. Allsop. 
Fruit and Vegetables. 
As already remarked, these were well represented, and by some were 
considered to be the best that have been seen at Southampton. Grapes 
were splendidly shown in the classes for white and black varieties. Five 
competed for three bunches of white Grapes, but the Muscat of 
Alexandrias staged by Mr. E. Molyneux, Swanmore Park, Bishops 
Waltham, were by far the best. The bunches were large and of a 
handsome shape, the berries also being very fine, but a week or so would 
have given them a better tint and more finished appearance. However, 
they were the best Grapes in the Show, and merited the first prize 
awarded. Mr. H. W. Ward, Longford Castle, was second, also with 
Muscat of Alexandria, well finished, but a little smaller in bunch and 
berry than those exhibited by Mr. Molyneux. Mr. C. Warden, gardener 
to Sir F. H. Bathhurst, Clarendon Park, Salisbury, was third with fine 
bunches of Buckland Sweetwater. For three bunches of black Grapes 
Mr. A. Henbest was placed first for grandly finished Black Hamburghs. 
Mr. H. W. Ward was again second, and Mr. G. Inglefield, gardener to Sir 
J. W. Kelk, Bart., Ted worth House, third. Mr. J. Hughes secured the 
first prize for two bunches of white Grapes, Mr, Evans being second 
and Mr. G. W. Taylor third. Four competed in t’.e class for two bunches 
of black Grapes, and the prizes were taken by Messrs. G. Busby, 
J. Hughes, and J. Budd. Seven exhibitors competed for a single bunch 
of white Grapes, and also for one bunch of any black variety. In the 
former class Mr. E. Molyneux was again first with well finished 
Muscats, Messrs. H. W. Ward and C. Warden securing second and third 
prizes respectively. Mr. Henbest had the best single bunch of black 
Grapes, showing perfectly coloured Black Hamburghs. Mr. Ward 
followed with good Madresfield Court, Mr. C. Warden being third. 
Although surpassed in Grapes, Mr. H. W. Ward secured a well- 
merited honour in the class for six dishes of fruit. Pines excluded. 
Seven exhibitors were forthcoming, and the competition was very keen. 
Mr. Ward had richly coloured Dryden Nectarines, Brunswick Figs, Sea 
Eagle Peach, Hero of Lockinge Melons, Muscat of Alexandria and 
Black Hamburgh Grapes in excellent condition. Mr. A. J. Allsop was 
second, and Mr. G. Sugfield third. The last named exhibitor had the 
best half-dozen Peaches, Mr. Ward following with well-grown Sea 
Eagle, and Mr. J. Hughes was third. Eight exhibitors competed in the 
class just mentioned, and ten had Nectarines. Messrs. H. Drover and 
Sons, Hillside Nursery, Ventnor, were placed first for grand fruits of 
Pineapple. Mr. J. C. Jennings was second with the same variety richly 
coloured. Melons were well shown by Messrs. H. W. Ward, C. Warden, 
G. Amys, A. Henbest, G. Inglefield, and E. Molyneux, all of whom 
secured prizes in two classes in order as their names are given. Mr. G. 
Busby won with six dishes of fruit of outdoor growth, staging Morello 
Cherries, Jargonelle Pears, Goliath Plums, Royal George Peach, Brown 
Turkey Figs, and Irish Peach Apples, all in first-rate condition. Mr. J. 
Budd was second, and Mr. A. Henbest, Crawley Court, Winchester, 
third. 
Vegetables were clean and of first-rate quality considering the 
exceptionally dry season. Mr. T. Wilkins secured the leading prize 
offered by Messrs. Sutton & Sons for a collection of vegetables. These 
comprised New Intermediate Carrots, Ponderosa Tomatoes, Duke of 
Albany Peas, Satisfaction Potatoes, Rousham Park Onion, and Cauli¬ 
flowers. Mr. Wilkins also won the chief prize given by Messrs. Webb 
and Sons for a similar collection. Messrs. Inglefield and J. Hughes were 
second and third in this class. For the prizes offered for a collection of 
nine varieties eight exhibitors competed, and in each case the produce 
was of excellent quality. Mr. T. Wilkins here also maintained his 
reputation as being a vegetable grower as well as a plantsman by carry¬ 
ing away the first prize, the second and third awards going to Messrs. 
G. Inglefield and J. Hughes. Peas were well shown by Mr. H. W. Ward, 
and Beans by Mr. Inglefield. Mr. R. West staged Potatoes and Carrots 
in grand condition, and Mr. J. Budd was awarded the premier honour 
for twelve Onions from spring seed. Mr. J. Hughes had the best dozen 
autumn-sown Onions, staging fine heavy bulbs of Lemon Rocca. Mr. 
A. Henbest, out of fourteen competitors, secured the first prize for a 
brace of Cucumbers, showing perfect fruits of Improved Telegraph. 
Mr. B. Ladhams won with a dish of Tomatoes, Messrs. W. Colton being 
second, and Langston Bros, third, all staging good fruits. Vegetables 
and fruit were also well staged in the cottagers’ classes. 
Miscellaneous. 
Miscellaneous exhibits were not numerous. Messrs. Keynes, 
Williams & Co. had a box of Roses and a collection of new and 
recently introduced Dahlias. Certificates were awarded for Dahlias 
Valkyrie (Pompon), Ochroleuca, Duke of York, Duchess of Fife, and 
Emperor of Germany, the last four being of the Cactus type. Messrs. 
Perkins k. Co. had a new dark Dahlia named Matchless, and Mr. B. 
Ladhams staged a large collection of cut flowers, bright and interesting. 
Mrs. Kingsbury had a group of miscellaneous plants, as also had 
Mr. W. H. Rogers, Red Lodge Nursery, Southampton. Mr. Rogers 
likewise sent a splendid group of ornamental shrubs in pots. 
EARL’S COURT.-— August 9th. 
The present Show was to consist mainly of flowering and foliage 
plants, and they were represented in such numbers as to somewhat over¬ 
crowd the tent, one or two of the exhibitors having to be content with a 
very modest amount of room. This was a direct contrast to the last 
show, when spacing out had to be resorted to. On that occasion Car¬ 
nations and Picotees should have formed the most prominent feature, 
and their scarcity consequent on the early season left the show some¬ 
what thin. On this occasion hardy flowers were very strongly repre¬ 
sented and made a most beautiful display. Both amateurs and pro¬ 
fessionals showed them exceedingly well. They are not likely to 
be seen much better at any show this year. The plan of 
giving prizes for groups as well for the usual collections answered 
admirably, the competing exhibits being extremely beautiful, 
not less so certainly than the majority of the groups of green¬ 
house and stove plants which are seen at shows. The winning one was 
a very fine piece of work, material and arrangement being alike excellent. 
There was not much between the other two, but Mr. Such, notwith¬ 
standing a preponderance of Gaillaidias, was placed second. Messrs. 
Paul & Son had some particularly fine bunches in the class for them, 
and won most decisively. Better are rarely seen, but Mr. Cuthbertson 
made a wonderfully good display, considering that the flowers had been 
staged at Leicester before coming to London, and this, be it remembered, 
after a very long railway journey. Mr. Wythes is not very often found 
competing, but when he does enter the fray he gives a good account of 
himself, and on this occasion he showed indoor and outdoor flowers and 
fruit very finely. 
The open class for a group of flowering and foliage plants brought an 
