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Cypripediums, Lajlia purpurata, Cymbiiium Lowianum, Crotoni, Ferns, 
Asparagus plumosus, and Palms. Had there been more Orchids 
in this exhibit it would have been much enhanced in effect. lu the 
amateurs’ class for a similar group arranged for effect Mr. G. Wythes, 
gardener to the Duke of Northumberland, Syon House, Brentford, was 
awarded the first prize. This exhibit included Cattleya Mossim, 
C. Mendelli, Cypripediums in variety, Dendrobiums, Odontoglossums, 
Lselia purpurata, Cymbidium Lowianum, Dracasnas, Crotons, Maiden¬ 
hair Ferns, Caladiums, and few large Palms. The plants in this group 
were finely grown, and arranged with admirable effect. Mr. W. Howe, 
gardener to H. Tate, Esq., Park Hill, Streatham Common, was accorded 
the first prize in the class for a group of Dracaenas, staging fine clean 
plants. The second prize went to Mr. A. Offer, gardener to J. Warren, 
Esq., Handcross Park, Crawley, for a very meritorious exhibit, and the 
third to Mr. H. James. For a group of Crotons Mr. W. Howe was 
awarded the second prize, being the only competitor. The plants were 
fine, having a clean and healthy appearance. 
Mr. Charles Turner, Koyal Nurseries, Slough, the only exhibitor in 
this class, was awarded the first prize for Pelargoniums, showing 
magnificently grown plants of Lady Carrington, Duke of Norfolk, The 
Czar, Ellen Beck, East Lynne, Princess Teck, Delicatum, Gold Mine, 
Statesman, Ambassadress, The Shah, and Magpie. Mr. C. Turner was 
again first for a group of Souvenir de la Malmaison Carnations. The 
plants were splendidly grown, and carrying flowers of extraordinary size 
and substance. This exhibit was undoubtedly a feature of the Show, 
For a group of Roses Mr. Turner was also first, showing beautiful 
examples of Ulrich Brunner, Camille Bernardin, Thdr^se Levet, Juno, 
La France, Margaret Dickson, Victor Verdier, Mrs. Laxton,and Turner’s 
Crimson Rambler. Messrs. Paul & Son, The Old Nurseries, Cheshunt, 
were awarded the second prize in this class, the group including Princess 
Levet, Dr. Andry, Mons. Furtado, Queen of Queens, Her Majesty, Fran- 
cisca Kruger, Cdline Forestier, and Alfred Colomb. Mr. Turner was 
likewise first for a group of greenhouse Azaleas. The plants in this 
group were symmetrical in shape and coverei with flowers. The follow¬ 
ing varieties were well represented :—Cordon Bleu, Madeleine, Reine 
des Pays Bas, Etendard de Flandres, Due de Nassau, Jules Verne, 
Madame Van Houtte, Roi d’Holland, Jean Vervaene, Bijou de Paris, 
Mrs. Turner, and Bernard Andreas Alba. Mr. A. Offer was awarded the 
second prize in this class, showing very creditable examples of iSouvenir 
de Prince Albert, Due de Nassau, Madame Dupre, Brilliant, and Baron 
Stigula. 
Cut flowers were not so plentiful as might have been expected. The 
first prize for twelve bunches of cut Orchids, distinct, went to Mr. J. 
Prewett, Swiss Nursery, Hammersmith, The varieties shown were 
Cypripedium Lawrenceanum, Cymbidium Lowianum, Odontoglossum 
citrosmum, Cypripedium caudatum, C. hirsutissimum, C. Argus, C, bar- 
batum, Cattleya Mendelli, C. Mossim, L^lia purpurata, Odontoglossum 
vexillarium, and 0. Alexandra. Mr. G. Wythes, gardener to the Duke 
of Northumberland, Syon House, Brentford, was a good second. The 
best flowers in this exhibit were Laelia purpurata, Cattleya Mossiae, and 
C. Mendelli. Mr. J. Prewett was awarded first prize for a basket of 
Orchids. This contribution was charmingly arranged, the principal 
flowers being Masdevallias, Cattleyas, and Odontoglossums, set in 
Adiantum gracillimum and Asparagus plumosus, on a groundwork of 
Adiantum farleyense. Mr. G. Wythes was second with a less showy 
arrangement. Mr. Perry, gardener to J. C. Tasker, Esq., Middleton Hall, 
Brentwood, had a collection of Canna blooms, for which an extra prize 
was awarded. These flowers were very fine, and it is a wonder that they 
are not more generally grown. The best varieties were Madame Crozy, 
Louis Thibaut, Progression, Sophie Buckner, and Edward Andie. 
Messrs. Paul & Son, Cheshunt, had a box of single Roses, also plants of 
Cannas Sophie Buckner and Comte de Ganay, for which first-class 
certificates were awarded. Mr, Geo. Mount, Rose Nurseries, Canterbury, 
was accorded the first prize for a box of twelve distinct cut Roses, He 
staged beautiful flowers of La France, Mar^chal Niel, Ulrich Brunner, 
Anna Ollivier, Duke of Wellington, Mrs, John Laing, Duke of Edin¬ 
burgh, Niphetos, Thomas Mills, Comtesse de Nadaillac, Catherine 
Mermet, and Jean Ducher. The same exhibitor also staged a collection 
of cut Roses, for which a silver medal was awarded. 
Miscellaneous exhibits were rather numerous and of a diversified 
character. Mr. Anthony Waterer, Knap Hill, sent a group of Azaleas, 
for which an extra prize was awarded, Mr. T. S. Ware, Hale Farm 
Nurseries, had a collection of hardy flowers. Amongst these Spirasa 
palmata, Lilium Harris!, Pyrethrums in variety. Inula grandiflora, and 
Irises were conspicuous. An extra prize was awarded. Mr. Ware also 
had blooms of Pride of Great Britain Carnation, Mr. J. A. Morris, 
Acton, had two hampers of Coleus Distinction. Messrs. Sutton & Son.'^, 
Reading, were adjudged a silver-gilt medal for a splendid collection ol 
Perfection Calceolarias. Messrs. J. Cheal & Sons, Crawley, sent a 
number of Apples, Pears, and hardy flowers, for which an extra prize 
was awarded. Mr. A. Offer showed a group of flowering plants, in¬ 
cluding Erica Cavendishi, E. ventricosa coccinea minor, E. magnifica, 
Statice profusa, Hedaroma fuchsioides, Anthurium Scherzerianum, Apbe- 
lexis macrantha purpurea, all of which were examples of excellent 
cultivation. The group was deservedly awarded an extra prize. Messrs. 
W. Balchin & Son, Hassocks Nurseries, Sussex, were awarded an extra 
prize from a group of splendidly flowered Leschenaultia biloba major. 
Messrs. Peter Barr & Son, King Street. Covent Garden, staged a 
collection of herbaceous plants, for which they were accorded an extra 
prize. Amongst others were Pyrethrums, Poppies, Tulips, Lupins, 
Gladioli, Centaureas, and some grand Pteonies. The same firm sent a 
splendid collection of Iris in variety, and some alpine plants, for which 
another extra prize was awarded. 
Fruit was fairly well represented. In the class for three bunches of 
black Grapes, any variety, there were four competitors. Mr. J. Meindoe, 
gardener to Sir J. W. Pease, Bart., Hutton Hull, Guisborough, was 
placed first for three well coloured bunches of Black Hamburgh. Mr. 
T. Osman, gardener to L. J. Baker, Esq., Ottershaw Park, Chertsey, was 
awarded second prize for Black Hamburghs of good size, but not so 
finely coloured as Mr. Meindoe’s Grapes. Mr. G. Thompson, gardener 
to Messrs. W. & E. Wells, Hattenhurst, Hounslow, was third. Mr. 
MeIndoe was also first for three bunches of white Grapes, showing fine 
examples of Foster’s Seedling. The second prize went to Mr. E. Longley, 
gardener to W. J. Twigg, Esq., Croxted House, West Dulwich. Mr. J. 
Meindoe was again first for a dish of Cherries, staging some fine Black 
Tartarian. Strawberries were very good. For one dish, comprising 
twenty-five fruits, Mr. G. Norman, gardener to the Marquis of Salis¬ 
bury, Hatfield House, Herts, was awarded first prize for splendidly 
grown Auguste Nicaise. Mr. W. Allan, gardener to Lord Suffield, 
Gunton Park, Norwich, was second with a dish of Gunton Park Straw¬ 
berry. This is a dark coloured variety with medium sized fruits, which 
emit a delightful aroma. Mr. G. Thompson, Hounslow, was third, 
showing some well-grown Sir Charles Napier. Mr. G. Norman also 
staged half a dozen fruits of Royal Sovereign and Laxton’s Sensation, 
for which first-class certificates were awarded. The first prize for 
three dishes of Strawberries also went to Mr. Norman. This exhibitor 
staged splendid fruits of Vicomtesse H^ricart de Thury, Competitor, 
and Sir Charles Napier. Mr. W. Allan was second with Lord Suffield, 
Empress of India, and Gunton Park. 
Mr. W. Robins, gardener to Colonel Lee, Hartwell House, Aylesbury, 
was first with six Peaches, showing splendid fruits of Alexander, well 
coloured. Messrs. T. Rivers & Son, Sawbridgeworth, was a close second 
with very fine Hale’s Early, Mr. J. Meindoe following with well grown 
Grosse Mignonne. Messrs. T. Rivers & Son were first for six 
Nectarines, exhibiting grand fruits of Early Rivers. For a box of this 
variety, also shown by the same firm, an extra prize was awarded. 
Fruits of Lord Napier, small and green, were shown for comparison, 
these having been forced in the same house as Early Rivers. Mr. J. 
Meindoe was second with good examples of Lord Napier. 
WHITSUNTIDE SHOW AT MANCHESTER. 
May 19th-26th. 
The great Exhibition of Orchids and other plants, which was opened 
at the Botanical Gardens, Old Trafford, on Friday last, and continues 
open until to-day (Thursday), formed a magnificent display. True, the 
competition was not so keen as one might have expected, but much care 
had obviously been expended to bring the exhibits to great perfection. 
The Orchids were arranged in the large Exhibition house, and, with the 
exception of the foliage plants, filled every portion of the building. The 
annexe was taken up with the groups of plants and Ferns arranged for 
effect, cut flowers, and a grand collection of Rhododendrons planted out, 
and belonging to Messrs. J. Waterer & Sons, Bagshot. 
For the best miscellaneous collection of Orchids in bloom the prizes 
were £30 and £20. The former was taken by Geo. Hardy, Esq., with perhaps 
one of the most charming arrangements ever seen, and covering the 
whole of the east end of the Exhibition house. The background and 
sides were filled with foliage plants, the front being occupied by a dell 
of Orchids. In the central portion the larger plants were arranged, 
consisting of Oncidiums, Lmlias, and Dendrobiums, several fine Vandas 
showing up well against the background of foliage. The frontal portion 
at each corner was divided from the central by walks of green moss, and 
here small Cattleyas, Odontoglossums, Maxillarias, and Epidendrums 
were admirably arranged, imparting sufficient tone of colour. The 
second prize went to F. Hardy, Esq., a son of the above named gentle¬ 
man, and although containing excellent specimens, in many respects 
admirably grouped, yet there was a lack of finish through insufficiency 
of groundwork. In the nurserymen’s class the prizes were £20, £15, 
and £10. Only two competed — viz., Messrs. J. Cypher & Sons, 
Cheltenham, and Heath & Sons of the same town. The former were 
well to the fore with an admirable arrangement throughout, containing 
splendid pieces of Lselia purpurata, conspicuous being Hardyana var., 
Odontoglossums, and Oncidiums. Messrs. Heath k Sons’ group 
contained Cypripedium Lawrenceanum and Lmlia purpurata in 
varieties. 
For thirty Orchids in bloom only one competed, Thos. Statter, Esq., 
having a meritorious collection. The best were Odontoglossum hastila- 
bium (one spike, forty-three flowers), Cypripedium caudatum in an 8-inch 
pot (thirteen flowers), Lajlia purpurata ponderosa, Oncidium superbiens, 
Epidendrum J. O’Brien, and Odontoglossum Pescatorei. The prize in 
this class was a silver cup value 20 guineas presented by the late Ear! of 
Derby. For the best collection of Cypripediums in bloom the first prize 
was a silver cup value 10 guineas, presented by 0. O. Wrigley, Esq, 
Bury. George Hardy, Esq., was an easy winner, Mr. Cypher being 
second. For the ten best specimen Orchids a silver cup value 10 guine,as 
was presented by Joseph Broom, Esq., J.P., Chairman of the Council. 
The same exhibitor was first with grand plants, the best being Cymbi¬ 
dium Lowianum (some twenty spikes), Ltelia purpurata (twenty-six 
flowers), Dendrobium thyrsiflorum (seventeen spikes), Cattleya Mossire, 
(about seventy flowers, forty expanded), Lrelia purpurata (very fine 
variety, deep lip, twenty-two flowers), Dendrobium Wardianum (thirty 
