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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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HORTICULTURAL SHOWS. 
MOSELEY BOTANICAL GARDENS, BIRMINGHAM. 
August 29th, 30th, and 31st. 
Prizes were offered for collections of Apples and Pears, and three 
collections of 120 dishes each were staged. Messrs. Bunyard & Co., 
Maidstone, Kent, were first with a splendid collection of first-class 
quality. Mr. J. Watkins, Pomona Farm, Withington, Hereford, was a 
good second with fruits not quite so large, but very bright in colour. 
Messrs. Lane & Son, The Nurseries, Great Berkhamstead, were third with 
also fine fruit, but not so well up in colour as the two former. In 
the class for six dishes of Apples, eight fruits of each, Messrs. Bunyard 
and Co. were first with Stone or Loddington, Peasgood’s Nonesuch, 
Potts’ Seedling, Warner’s King, Lord Suffield, and Cox’s Pomona. This 
firm was also first for six dishes of Pears, with grand specimens of 
Dr. Jules Guyot, Pitmaston Duchess, Grosse Calabasse, Marie Louise 
d’Uccle, Beurr^ Clairgeau, and Williams’ Bon Chretien. Other classes 
were also well filled. It was freely acknowledged to be the finest display 
by far ever seen in the midlands, and will give a considerable impetus to 
hardy fruit culture in the district. 
The next feature of the Exhibition were Dahlias, which made a 
fine display. Four collections in competition were staged, each 15 by 
i feet, and Messrs. Perkins & Sons, Coventry, were first; Messrs. 
Harkness & Sons, Bedale, second ; Mr. G. Maylett, Worcester, third; 
and Mr. Wm. Shaw, Kidderminster, fourth. These exhibits made up a 
most attractive bank of Dahlia blooms of all kinds, which were greatly 
admired. In the class for thirty-six blooms of Dahlias Messrs. Heath 
and Son, Cheltenham, were first with Mrs. W. Slack, Prince of Denmark, 
Constancy, Harry Keith, Miss Cannell, Mrs. Saunders, George Rawlings, 
Maud Fellowes, W. Jackson, Vice-President, R. Dean, Mrs. Wyndham, 
Rev. J. B. Camm, Majestic, Wm. Keith, Mrs. George Rawlings, 
Crimson King, Mrs. D. Saunders, T. J. Saltmarsh, Henry Walton, 
R. T. Rawlings, Eclipse, Harrison Weir, J. T. West, William Rawlings, 
Mrs. Langtry, Colonist, Mr. Harris, Mrs. Gladstone, Miss L. Large, Flag 
of Truce, Willie Garratt, Mrs. J. Downie, Lustrous, and Henry Bond— 
fine, even, well finished blooms. Mr. John Walker, Thame, was second ; 
Mr. George Maylett, Worcester, third ; Messrs. Kimberley & Son, 
Coventry, fourth ; and to Mr. W. Shaw, Kidderminster, an extra prize 
was awarded. For twenty-four blooms Mr. John Walker was first; 
Messrs. Heath & Son second ; Messrs. Harkness & Sons, Bedale, third ; 
Messrs. Kimberley fourth ; and an extra to Mr. Shaw. Stove and 
greenhouse flowers in collections, some excellent Roses from Messrs. 
Harkness and Son, Townsend of Worcester, and Perkins of Coventry, 
and various other exhibits in competition were staged. Mr. John White, 
nurseryman, Worcester, staged a large non-competitive group of Cactus 
Dahlias, Begonias, Gladioli, and herbaceous and annual flowers and some 
fruit—a bright and effective display, to which a large silver medal 
was awarded. 
There was also a fine display of vegetables, special prizes having 
been offered by Messrs. Sutton & Sons (seven exhibits), Mr. T. Wilkins, 
gardener to Lady Theodore Guest, taking the first prize with one of 
his customary superb collections, and for twelve massive Onions, in 
twelve varieties, a handsome large silver medal was awarded. 
BATH.— August 30th, 31st. 
This popular autumn fixture was favoured with better weather than 
usual, and it is to be hoped the Committee had good reasons to congratu¬ 
late themselves upon the attendance of visitors on both days. The 
arrangements at Bath are always worthy of high commendation, and left 
nothing to be desired on this oecasion. Messrs. Pearson and Jeffery are 
the Secretaries, and these gentlemen did their work well. 
Fuchsias come first in the prize list, but better displays of these have 
been seen at Bath in former years. Mr. J. Lye, gardener to the Hon. 
Mrs. Hays, Market Lavington, the veteran grower and raiser of Fuchsias, 
was well first for nine grand specimens, averaging about 9 feet in height, 
and perfect pyramids. The varieties consisted of Novelty, Louisa, 
Balfour, Duchess of Fife, Elegance, Pink Perfection, Charming, Lye’s 
Favourite, Abundance, and Mrs. Rundle, all raised by Mr. Lye. Mr. 
G. Tucker, gardener to Major Clarke, Trowbridge, was second, his 
collection comprising an extra good pyramid of Doel’s Favourite. The 
third prize went to Mr. F. A. Lewis, gardener to W. March, Esq., Bath, 
who had neat well flowered plants. The first prize for six Fuchsias was 
well won by Mr. W. Marchant, gardener to Jerome Murch, Esq., Bath, who 
had highly creditable specimens of Charming, Bountiful, Lye’s Favourite, 
Finale, Arabella, and Doel’s Favourite. Mr. J. H. Wilcox was second. 
For four Fuchsias Mr. G. Snell, gardener to Mrs. Counsell, Bath, was a 
good first ; the second prize going to Mr. H. Marchant, gardener to 
Mrs. Doherty, Bath ; and the third to Mr. W. A. Burford. The best 
single plant of any light variety was shown by Mr, G. Tucker, 
who had Arabella in good condition. Mr. J. Lye was second in 
this class, and first for a dark variety, showing in the latter instance 
a grand pyramid of Charming. 
Fairly good prizes were offered for stove and greenhouse plants, 
and with these Mr. J. Cypher, Cheltenham, was most successful. His 
first prize collection of flowering and ornamental foliaged plants com¬ 
prised a fine Bougainvillea, a good Ixora Williamsi, noble Kentias and 
other Palms, and richly coloured Crotons. Mr. J. F. Mould, Pewsey, was 
the other prizewinner in this class. Mr. Cypher exhibited in the class 
for fine-foliaged plants and won. Mr. J. Deacon, gardener to Herbert 
Harris, Esq., Chippenham, also staged good finc-foliaged plants, and 
was second, Messrs. E. Cole k Son, Bath, being a good third. Mr, G. 
Tucker had the good fortune to be bracketed equal first with Mr. Cypher 
for six flowering plants, but this decision was not generally approved of. 
Mr. Cypher had a very fine specimen of Bougainvillea glabra, Cleroien- 
dron Balfourianum and Statice profusa being also fresh and good. 
Mr. Tucker’s best were Ixora Morsei and Stephanotis floribwnda. 
Messrs. Cypher and J. F. Mould were respectively first and second in 
both classes for Ericas, the plants shown being fresher than might have 
been expected so late in a forward season. 
Exotic Ferns are always remarkably well shown at Bath. The first 
prize for twelve varieties was won by Mr. G. Tucker, who had Gymno- 
gramma sulphurata, Gymnogramma argyrophylla, Cheilanthes hirta, 
Dicksonia antarctica, Asplenium nidus avis, Lomaria gigantea, and 
Adiantums Farleyense, gracillimum, and concinnum. Mr. J. Deacon 
was a good second, and Messrs. E. Cole & Son third. The best six 
Ferns were shown by Mr. W. Marchant, who had moderately large and 
very fresh specimens of Polypodium effusum, Pteris tremula Smithiana, 
and Adiantums Farleyense, gracillimum, cuneatum, and decussatum. 
Mr. T. Truckle was second and Mr. H. Marchant third. Mr. Truckle 
was first in the class for one Fern with a grand plant of Davallia 
Mooreana, Mr. G. Tucker being second with a good Gymnogramma 
argyrophylla. Z^nal and other Pelargoniums were very well shown, as 
also were Tuberous Begonias, Cockscombs, Liliums and Petunias. Mr. 
Cypher was the only exhibitor of six Orchids, and received a first prize 
for Calanthe veratrifolia, Cattleya aurea, Vanda cserulea, Cypripedium 
insigne,Oncidium incurvum,and Dendrobium Phalaenopsis Schroederiana, 
There has been a very marked improvement in the style of groups of 
plants arranged for effect on a space not less than 100 square feet, 
though Mr. J. Cypher was easily first. No attempt was made to form a 
formal background, or such as some judges consider absolutely necessary ; 
but instead of this there were three fairly large groups with elegant 
central Palms and a series of smaller groups or mounds in front, all 
being lightly connected with small Ferns, Mosses, and similar plants. 
The groundwork of the mounds consisted largely of Maidenhair Fern, 
springing out from which were Orchids, Francoas, elegant Crotons, and 
other plants. Altogether this was a very charming arrangement. 
Messrs. Cooling & Son were a good second, a series of groups in front 
of an undulated background being the style adopted in this case. 
Rather too many plants were used, but on the whole the effect was very 
pleasing. Mr. J. Deacon was placed third for a good lot of plants lightly 
arranged. 
Cut flowers occupied a good portion of a large tent and made a very 
beautiful show. Gladioli were finely shown by Mr. A. A. Walters, Bath, 
who was first, Mr. T. S. Tottle, Taunton, being second, and Messrs. G. 
Cooling & Son third. With twenty-four Dahlias, Mr. G. Humphries, 
Chippenham, was well ahead, the second prize going to Mr. J. Newman, 
jun., Bath, and the third to Mr. S. Cooper. For twelve Dahlias, Mr. F. 
Lindsay, Frome, was easily first, and Mr. T. Haskins second. Mr. 
Humphries was first for Fancies, Mr. T. Haskins second, and Mr. W. 
Smith, Kingswood, third. Single Dahlias were very showy, and with 
these the prizewinners were Messrs. Humphries, T. Truckle, and A. A. 
Walters in the order named. Remarkably good were the Roses, though 
the judges had no difficulty in awarding the first prize for twenty-four 
varieties to Dr. Budd, Bath. This capital exhibit consisted of Mrs. J. 
Laing, Alfred Colomb, Paul Neyron, Prince Arthur, La Franco, Louis 
Van Houtte, Franqois Michelon, Mrs. Baker, Harriet Schultheis, Camille 
Bernardin, Marchioness of Dufferin, Madame Victor Verdier, Queen of 
Queens, Star of Waltham, Marie Van Houtte, Gustave Piganeau, Catherine 
Mermet, Duchesse de Morny, Edith Gifford, Marie Margot, Mar^chal 
Niel, Duchess of Bedford, Comtesse de Nadaillac, and E. Y. Teas. Mr. 
T. Hobbs, Bristol, was a good second, A. Hill Gray, Esq., Bath, was 
third. Another excellent stand of blooms was staged by Dr. Budd in 
the class for twelve ; Messrs. G. Cooling & Son were a good second. 
With twelve Teas, A. Hill Gray, Esq., was first, having splendid blooms. 
Dr. Budd was second, and Mr. T. Hobbs third. Zonal Pelargoniums 
made a fine display, and with twenty-four bunches of these Mr. G. 
Humphries was first. Messrs. Cooling & Sons were second, and Mr. E. 
Hall third. Asters were numerous and good, and with these the principal 
prizewinners were Messrs. W. J. Jones, H. Hooper, A. A. Walters, and 
S. Every. Mr. F. Hooper, Bath, was first for Hollyhocks, and Mr. W. 
Smith second. Herbaceous flowers in bunches were grandly shown. 
With these Mr. M. Pritchard, Christchurch, was first, Mr. A. A. Walters 
second, and Messrs. Cooling & Sons third. The first prize for twenty-four 
bunches of annuals was well won by Mr. A. H. Newman, Bath, Mr. F. 
Hooper being second, and Mr. G. Garraway, Bath, third. Mr. Kitley, 
gardener to E. Hall, Esq., \eovil, was first for twenty-four bunches 
stove and greenhouse flowers, Mr. H. Marchant being second, and Messrs. 
E. Cole & Son third. Mr. F. Case took a first prize for a hand bouquet, 
Mr. G. Hallett being second. Very well arranged was the first prize 
vase shown by Mr. J. Cypher, R. B. Cater, Esq., being a very creditable 
second. 
Fruit was shown in splendid condition. Three remarkably good 
collections of twelve dishes were staged, only a very few points separating 
them. Mr. W. Nash, gardener to the Duke of Beaufort, Badminton, 
was rightly placed first, having extra fine Alicante and fairly good 
Muscat of Alexandria Grapes, pretty Golden Gem and Hero of Lockinge 
Melons, good Dyraond and Violette Hative Peaches, Humboldt and 
Victoria Nectarines, large Williams’ Bon ChiGtien Pears, Brown Turkey 
Figs, and Worcester Pearmain Apples, The second prize went to Mr. C. 
Warden, gardener to Sir F. R. Bathurst, Salisbury, whose best dishes 
were Alicante Grapes, Lord Palmerston and Sea Eagle Peaches, and 
Flemish Beauty Pears. Mr. W. Strugnell, gardener to W. H. Long, Esq., 
