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plants arranged by Messrs. T. Methven & Sons, Prince’s Street, Edin¬ 
burgh. The material was composed of ordinary spring decorative plants, 
with a few charming light blue Clematis, some Acer Negundo variegata 
and Japanese Maples intermixed. Messrs. Dicksons & Co., Waterloo 
Place, also contributed a table of fine-foliaged and flowering plants, 
as likewise did Messrs. Cunningham, Fraser, & Co., Queensferry Street. 
A bright group composed entirely of Clivias was contributed by Messrs. 
R. B. Laird & Sons, Frederick Street. Messrs. Sander, St, Albans, 
filled a large table with Orchids, these mostly of Dendrobium 
Dalhouseianum, Oncidium ampliatum majus, and Oiontoglossums. 
Mr. Thomson, Frederick Street, showed Ghent Azaleas ; and Messrs. 
Laing & Mather, Kelso, blooms of Souvenir de la Malmaison and 
Germania Carnations. 
The chief prizewinner was Mr. McIntyre, The Glen, Innerleithen, to 
whom several of the prizes for plants was awarded. Of these the 
premier honour for a table of plants, 20 feet by 5 feet, was the chief 
item. Some good OrchidAmaryllis, and Crotons were included in this 
group. The second prize went to Mr. A. Crichton, Liberton; and the 
third to Mr. G. Wood, Oswald House, Edinburgh. Mr. McIntyre was 
also first for six Orchids, showing good examples of Cymbidium 
Lowianum, C. eburneum, a large miss of Coelogyne cristata, a good 
Cypripadium villosum, Dendrobium Wardiaoum, and Vanda suavis, Mr. 
W. Sharp, Freelands, Perth, was a good second ; and Mr. R. Grossart, 
Broughcy Ferry, Dundee, third. For three Orchids, Mr. Curror, 
Eskbank, was first with good plants of Dendrobium fimbriatum, 
Coelogyne cristata, and Cymbidium Lowianum. The prizes for one 
Orchid were awarded to Messrs. Chaolin, A. Patterson, and D. Wilson. 
Azaleas were well represented. Tae best four Azaleas were staged 
by Mr. J. Bald, Canaan House, Elinburgh. Of foliage plants Mr. 
Plenderleith was first for four distinct species, a good Croton and a large 
Asparagus plumosus being noteworthy. In the class for four exotic 
Ferns Mr. Napier, gardener tj P. Niel Fraser, Esq., Murrayfield, 
staged a quartet of fresh good-sized plants. Mr. J. Harvev, gardener 
to Colonel Trotter, Morton Hall, Lioerton, was second. Mr. Napier also 
secured first places for Filmy Ferns and for three Adiantums. Cyclamens 
were good, though all the plants were small. Mr. T. Lunt, Dunblane, 
was the first for twelve ; and Mr. A. Kirk for six plants. 
Dutch bulbous plants were not so numerous as in some vears, nor 
were they on the whole so good. For twelve Hyacinths Mr. H. Miller, 
Bothwell, was first with fairly good spikes. Von Schdler, Moreens, 
Koh-i-Noor, and La Grandesse being the best. Mr. D McBean, Craigends, 
Renfrew, was a good second. For eigot varieties Mr. C. Carnegie, 
Gartshore, Kirkintilloch, occupied first place, Mr. J. Pearson, Beechwood, 
Corstorphine, being second. Tulips were bright but small in bloom. 
Mr. Pearson showed the best six 9-lnch potfuls. Of Narcissus nothing 
special was shown. Cinerarias were exhibited in numbers, as likewise 
were Deutzias, Spirreis, Mignonette, and other seasonable plants. 
Of cut flowers the most in'eresting were those made up into bouquets, 
buttonholes, and sprays for ladies’ personal decoration. Mr. Johnston, 
Morningside, secured the first prize for a hand bouquet; Mr. J. Fraser, 
Canaan Park, a like award for a bride’s bouquet. Mr. J. Napier, Mussel¬ 
burgh, for six buttonholes, was first; and for a ‘'spray” Mr. Kinmont, 
Pitlochry, was first. Mr. McIntyre. The Glen, was first for twelve Orchid 
trusses, Mr. Grossart second, and Mr. Sharp third. Cut stove and green¬ 
house flowers were also attractive. Mr. Grossart staged the winning 
twelve, Mr. McIntyre being second, and Mr, Sharp third, Roses were 
not numerous, and many of the blooms were small. By far the best 
were those in the stand with which Mr. Parlane, Rosslyn, took first prize 
for twenty-four blooms. The twelve first prize buds of Mar4cbal Niel 
.staged by Mr. T. Fender, Coltoquy, Crieff, were good. Mr. Pearson, 
Beechwood. was a close second. 
Fruit was represented by a few dishes o' Strawberries, four clusters 
of Lady Downe’s Grape, and s’ome Apples. However, the Vicomtes«e 
H^ricart de Thury Strawberries with which Mr. Smith, Oxenford, easily 
secured first prize, were of great excellence. Mr. Smith was also first for 
Grapes, Mr. Kidd, Carberry Tower, being second. Very few vegetables 
were shown. 
Classes devoted to the trade were not largely filled. Messrs. R. B. 
Laird, the only exhibitors of Hyacinths, were first for twentv-four 
spikes, al>o for Tulips and for Narcissus, For four Azalea indica Messrs. 
Dicksons & Co. were first, and Me.ssrs. Laird second, the same firms 
being the only exhibitors in several classes, and dividing the first and 
second prizes between them. Mr. J. Bryson, Helensburgh, was the only 
exhibitor of cut Roses ; and Messrs. Laird, in like manner, the only 
firm that staged cut Camellias. 
BRIGHTON,— April 11th and 12th. 
The second annual Exhibition of spring foliage and flowering plants 
was held in the Corn Exchange on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 11th 
and 12th. The entries in the m>»joiity of the classes were numerous, 
and the competition keen. Ths exhibits, as compared with last 
year, showed an appreciable impr >vement both i i the quality of the 
plants and in number of entries. The arrangements of tbe Snovv were 
excellent, and reflected much credit on the Committee aud its able and 
energetic Secretary, Mr. Mark Ljnghurst. Messrs. Glen and Hudson 
were the J udges. 
Class 1. for twelve Hyacinths in po‘s, not less than six varieties, 
brought five competitors. Mr. G. Hart, gard-ncr to H. Head. E-q , 
Buckingham, Shoreham, was fiist with weH-grown exam des of King of 
the Blues, L >nl Derby, Von Schiller, Seraphine, Czar Peter, La Granbesse, 
and Lord Byron, Mr. J. Hill, gardener to M. Wallis, Esq., Springfield, 
Withdeane, was second ; and Mr. W. Jupp, gardener to G. Boulton, Esq., 
Torfield, Eastbourne, third. The first prize for six varieties of Hyacinths 
was awarded to Mr. G. Sims, gardener to C. J. Inwood, Esq., The 
Retreat, Dyke Road, Brighton, who staged fine examples of La 
Citroni^re, Lord Macauley, Paix de I’Europe, Von Schiller, and Grand 
Vainqueur ; Mr. Anderson, gardener to B. J. Rogers Tillstone, Esq., 
Mousie Coombe, Lewes Road, Brighton, and Messrs. J. Peed & Son, 
Roupell Park Nurseries, Norwood Road, S.E., being second and third 
respectively. Mr. Murrell, gardener to Mrs. Macdonald, Manor House, 
Preston Park, Brighton, was adjudged the first prize for twelve pots of 
Tulips. In this exhibit splendidly flowered examples of Chrysolora, 
Joost Van Vondel, Cottage Maid, Keizers Kroon, Arfus, and La Reine 
were staged. The second and third prizes went to Mr. Fry, gardener 
to C. W. Catt, Esq. (President of the Society), 52, Middle Street, 
Brighton, and Mr. Hill in the order named. 
For six pots of Tulips Mr. Hart was first, showing Thos. Moore, 
Proserpine, Due de Berlin, Tournesol, and Ophir d’Or. Mr. Rupert 
Miller, Southdown Nursery, Shoreham, was first with twelve pots of 
Narcissi in flower, Mr. Hart being second ; both exhibits were very good. 
FIG. 58.—PRIMULA GALYGINA. (See page 300.) 
There were four competitors in the class for six pots of Freesias, and 
the competition was keen, Mr. Hart being fir.st with some grand pots. 
Mr. Jupp was second, and Mr. Fry third. For twelve pots of Lily of 
the Valley the prizes were again closely contested, Mr. .1. Goie, florist, 
Polegate, being accorded the first, Mr. R. Miller second, and Messrs. 
W. Miles & Co., West Brighton Nursery, Hove, third. In the class for 
six pots Lily of the Valley Mr. Jupp was first, and Mr. E. Meachen, 
gardener to Mrs. Armstrong. Woidslee, Withdeane, second. Scillas 
were shown by Mr. Hart onlv, who was awarded the first prize. For 
six pots of Lacbenalias Mr. Meachen was first, Mr. Fry second, and Mr. 
A. E. Coleman, 61, Shaftesbury Road, Brighton, third. Bach of these 
exhibits were excellent, the plants being very finely grown. Mr. 
G. House, gardener to F. Mowett, Esq., C.B., Withdeane Hill, Patcham, 
was first for six Amaryllises, showing amongst others Flora, Queen 
Elizabeth, and Ddbata. Mr, Hart was second. 
Gloxinias were magniticent, Messrs. J. Peed & Son being fi'^st, Mr. 
G. House and Mr. Anderson second and third respectively. Messrs. 
J Peed & Son were again first for Cyclamens, and Mr. Meachen second. 
Mr. Murrell was awarded first prize for six Cyclamens, Irs exhibit being 
in every way an excellent one ; Mr. G. Miles, Victoria Nurseries, Dyke 
Road. Brighton, w-is second. For a pan of Anemones Mr. Hill was 
first, Mr. Meachen second, and Mr. J. Lewis, 37, Preston Ro-id, Brighton 
third. These pans vvere very fine indeed in every case. .Messrs. 
W. Mi'es & Co. were an easy first for six pots of D'elytra sppctabilis 
the secon ' and third prizes going to Messrs. Jupp and Hill in the order 
named. For twelve ix'ts of Spiraea ja|)onica me competition was very 
keen, Mr. Hou-e being eventually awarded the first prize, Me-^srs. 
J. Peed & Son the second, and Mr. R. Mil er the third. Mr. G. Hart 
was first for six Spiiseis, Mr. Murrell second, and Mr. Fry third. There 
was only one entry in the class for a pot of standard Mignonette, for 
