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first, and W. Robinson King, Esq., North Ferriby (gardener, Mr. W. H. 
Hotham), second ; the prize group was cheerful with flowers, the second 
neat with herns and Crotons. F. S. Grotrian, Esq., Hessle, exhibited an 
effective group of plants, not for competition. Six stove and greenhouse 
plants, not less than three in flower.—First, Arthur Wilson, Esq., who had 
very large Palms, also one of the grandest Hydrangeas that it was possible 
to grow in a flower pot; second, James Reckitt, Esq., who staged a splendid 
Pritchardia robusta. Mr. John Sunley, Monk Fryston, Milford Junction, 
was first with three plants, and B. Whitaker, Esq., second. The prizes for 
three foliage plants were secured by Mr. A. Wilson and Mr. R. Falconer 
Jameson respectively. Mr. Arthur Wilson had the best six Ferns, 
Tuberous Begonias, and Caladiums ; Mr. Jameson being first with three 
Caladiums. A large display of Mignonette in pots was shown by the 
same gentleman, not for competition. 
Roses were well represented and greatly admired. In the class for 
twenty-four blooms Mr. J. Mallender, gardener to Mrs. Mellish, Hodsock 
Priory, Notts, outdistanced all competitors with good well-arranged 
blooms of the following varieties Her Majesty, Marie Rady, Margaret 
Dixon, Mrs. John Laing, Ulrich Brunner, Lyonnaise, Due de Rohan, 
A. K. Williams, Francois Michelon, Madame Victor Verdier, Captain 
Christy, Duke of Edinburgh, Suzanne Marie Rodocanachi, Marie 
Baumann, Madame Cusin, Emily Laxton, Catherine Mermet, Hippolyte 
Jamain, Madame de Watteville, Le Havre, and Madame Angkle Jacquier. 
Second, Mr. Arthur Wilson. Third, Mr. W. R. King. The prizes in the 
class for twelve Roses were won by J. E. Wade, Esq., J.P. ; Rev. Canon 
Paget, Welton; and Mr. B. Whitaker in order named. J. Sherburn, Esq., 
had the best six Carnations ; Mr. G. Cottam, the best epergne for table 
decoration ; and Messrs. Perkins & Sons, Coventry, the best bouquet. 
Fruit was not extensively, but very creditably exhibited. In 
collection of six varieties, first, J. E. Wade, Esq., J.P.; Brantingham- 
thorpe, Brough (gardener, Mr. Wm. Curtis) ; second, Sir Talbot Con¬ 
stable, Bart., Ferriby (gardener, Mr. J. Williamson) ; third, B. Whitaker, 
Esq. In the class for nine varieties, first, Earl of Harrington, 
Elvaston Castle (gardener, Mr. J. H. Goodacre), with grand Black Ham¬ 
burgh Grapes, the bunches in faultless condition, carrying a splendid 
bloom; a fine Queen Pine, Negro Largo Figs, Circassian Cherries, Elruge 
Nectarines, Foster’s Seedling Grapes, and a splendid Countess Melon. 
Second, Jas. Reckitt, Esq., Swanland Manor. With two bunches of 
black and two of white Grapes, Mr. Goodacre was first ; second, 
J. E. Wade, Esq. A dish of six Peaches, first, J. E. Wade, Esq. ; 
second, H. W. Meggitt, Esq., Kingston Lodge, Hessle (gardener, Mr. 
Wm. Hogg) ; third, Mr. Goodacre. Six Nectarines, first, Mr. Goodacre 
with Elruge; second, J. E. Wade, Esq. ; third, Sir Constable, Bart. 
One Melon, first, Arthur Wilson, Esq. ; second, Earl of Harrington. 
Strawberries, first, R. Falconer Jameson, Esq., with a splendid dish • 
second, J. Sherburn, Esq. (gardener, Mr. J. B. Hardy). 
Vegetables.— These were very good. Collection of vegetables in 
twelve distinct varieties.—First, R. Falconer Jameson, Esq. (gardener, 
Mr. Jno. Bridle), Cucumbers and Mushrooms excellent. Second, Arthur 
Wilson, Esq.. Ihird, Jas. Reckitt, Esq. In the collection of vegetables 
in six varieties Mr. Falconer Jameson was again first. Collection of 
Potatoes in six varieties.—First, Jas. Reckitt, Esq. Second, W. Robin¬ 
son King, Esq. Tomatoes, twelve fruits.—First, Mr. J. W. Backhouse, 
Beverley. Second, R. W. Meggitt, Esq., Kingston Lodge, Hessle. 
Cucumbers.—First, R. Falconer Jameson, Esq., with models of culture 
Second, Mr. G. Cottam, jun. Third, Mr. J. W. Backhouse. 
Miscellaneous. —A very interesting exhibit of garden Roses by 
Mrs. Mellish, Hodsock Priory (gardener, Mr. J. Mallender), attracted 
much attention ; the varieties were W. A. Richardson, Lucida plena, 
Ophirie, Fellenberg, Duarte de Oliviera (a charming Rose), Vivid, 
Reine Olga de Wurtemberg, Celeste, York and Lancaster (true), Crimson 
Provence, Rosa Mundi, and others (award of merit). Mr. George Swaile, 
The Nurseries, Beverley, exhibited a splendid stand of Teas, also a stand 
of his new Rose Mrs. Arthur Wilson, H.P.,a little darker than Mrs. John 
Laing, and likely to be heard of again (certificate). Messrs. F. Sander 
and Co. of London had two charming tables of Orchids (silver medal). 
Mr. G. Cottam, jun., had an interesting collection of Ferns, Liliums, 
and other plants. Messrs. Charlesworth, Shuttleworth & Co., Heaton, 
Bradford, had a superb exhibit of Orchids, Palms, and Ferns (silver 
medal). Messrs. Dixon, the Yorkshire Seed Establishment, Hull, had a 
charming group of table plants, Crotons, Palms, Orchid, Bouvardias, 
and choice shrubs (silver medal). Messrs. W. Edwards & Sons, new 
Edwardiane floral decorations and Ferns (award of merit). Messrs. 
Cannell & Sons had a charming exhibit of double Begonias, which 
astonished the visitors (silver medal). Messrs. Clibran & Son, Altrincham 
superior cut flowers (award of merit). 
wvr P ‘ ^ ar ^ n > seedsman, Hull, had a large display of garden sundries. 
William Cutbush & Sons, London, had decorative plants for table and 
hardy flowers (first-class certificate). Messrs. Richardson & Co., Dar¬ 
lington, had frames of houses, blinds, boilers. Mr. A. P. Johnson, useful 
amateurs’ greenhouses and frames. The British Metal Expansion 
Company had fencing, tree guards, latticework, &c., of an excellent 
character; and Messrs. Cassar, Knutsford, well-made rustic work. The 
above, with various other exhibits of articles pertaining to gardens, made 
an imposing display. Notwithstanding counter attractions there was a 
good attendance of visitors, and although the outlay must have been 
considerable there appeared promise of a financial success. 
PRESCOT.— July 28th. 
t> hursday last the eighth annual Exhibition was opened in Knowsley 
i ark (kindly lent for the occasion by Lord Derby). The Show in many 
respects was above that of former years, but in the plant classes there was 
a slight falling off. The collections of fruit were above the average, 
and vegetables throughout excellent. In the afternoon a large number 
of ladies and gentlemen resident in the neighbourhood paid a visit to 
the Show, and seemed very pleased with the arrangements carried out 
by Messrs. Learmont and Thompson. The Judges were Messrs. Tun- 
nington, Carling, Stoney, and Smith. 
For six stove and greenhouse plants Mr. Edward Blythian, gardener 
to Mrs. Baxter, Rainhill, took first honours, having a grandly "flowered 
Statice Holfordi, Plumbago capensis alba, and Abutilon Boule de Niege. 
The second prize was awarded to Mr. R. Pinnington, gardener to Mrs.* 
Banner, Blacklow House, Roby, who had a good Chammrops Fortunei' 
Croton Queen Victoria, and Statice profusa. For four stove and green¬ 
house plants in flower Mr. Blythian was again first, having again a 
capital Statice Holfordi and Plumbago capensis. The same exhibitor 
took first honours for four Fuchsias. Six stove and greenhouse 
brought out only Mr. Pinnington, who had a fine Adiantum farleyense 
Dicksonia antarctica, Cibotium Schiedei, and Davallia bullata. Mr! 
Pinnington won in the class for six Gloxinias. Mr. James Humphreys! 
gardener to E. S. Eccles, Esq., The Orchard, Huyton, took second prize 
for six single and first for double Begonias. Cockscombs were of good 
quality, the first prize being secured by Mr. W. Lyon, gardener to 
A. Mackenzie Smith, Esq., with well-flowered specimens. Mr. J. Bounds, 
gardener to A. L. Jones, Esq., Aigburth, was first with a group of plants 
60 square feet, arranged for effect, Mr. H. McFall closely following. 
Roses, considering the season, were in good condition. For eighteen 
cut Roses Mr. John Beesley, Prescot, was first with Captain Christy, Paul 
Neyron, Marquise de Castellane, Etienne Levet, Merveille de Lyon, 
La France, General Jacqueminot, Victor Verdier, Alfred Colomb, Queen 
of Queens, Baroness Rothschild, Fisher Holmes, Madame Gabriel Luizet, 
Marie Baumann, and several not known. The second honours were 
awarded to Mr. W. Allan, gardener to C. S. Musson, Esq., Huyton. For 
twelve blooms Mr. Wharton, gardener to J. Royston, Esq., Huyton, was 
first with an excellent selection. The prize for six went to Mr. T. Eaton, 
gardener to J. Parrington, Esq., also with beautiful blooms. Mr. Eaton 
secured the prize for twelve varieties of cut flowers with bright and 
freeh examples. 
Six collections of four dishes of fruit were staged. Mr. W. Oldham, 
gardener to Joseph Beecham, Esq., Ewanville, Huyton, was an easy first’, 
his Duke of Buccleuch and Black Hamburgh Grapes carrying great 
weight. The other dishes were Royal Sevre Peach and Blenheim 
Hybrid Melon. Second, Mr. T. Eaton, with well-coloured Grapes and 
Nectarines. Third, Mr. R. Pinnington, with good dishes, but Grapes 
not quite finished. For two bunches of Black Hamburgh’Mr. Oldham, 
came in first, but there was little difference between his and the second, 
awarded to Mr. J. Barker, gardener to J. W. Raynes, Esq., Rock Ferry. 
Mr. Barker won with two perfect bunches of Madresfield Court. Mr. 
Blythian was second with beautiful Black Alicante, and first with 
Buckland Sweetwater. The prize for Muscats went to Mr. H. Ewbank, 
gardener to J. S. Heaps, Esq. Mr. Oldham was second for any other 
white. Messrs. Gray, Case, Barker, and Gibbs won with Cherries, 
Black, Red, and White Currants; Raspberries, Strawberries, and Apples, 
and Gooseberries being best shown by Messrs. Humphreys, Pinnington, 
Gray, and Bounds; Peaches and Nectarines by Messrs. Ewbank and 
Barker. 
Vegetables. —These are always shown in splendid condition. In 
the collection for twelve varieties Mr. J. Pownall, Prescot, had a fine 
collection, the best being Dwarf Mammoth Cauliflower, Early Gem 
Carrot, White Lisbon Onion, Lyon Leek, and beautiful Cucumbers. 
Mr. Isaac Case had also a grand exhibit, the best being Challenge Celery, 
Ailsa Craig Onion, and Chancellor Potatoes. The prizes for Potatoes, 
Cucumbers, Peas, Beans, Cauliflowers, Onions, Turnips, Carrots, Marrows 
went to Messrs. Fleming, Lockett, McFall, R. Pinnington, J. Lyon, 
J. Cook, Sharkey, and Barker; whilst the prize for three dishes of 
Tomatoes was awarded to Mr. R. Pinnington. Second, Mr. N. Mercer. 
The cottagers’ produce was excellent. To Mr. John Young, the hard¬ 
working President, Mr. Robert Rigby, the indefatigable Secretary, and the 
excellent Committee the highest praise must be given for the thorough 
manner in which the Show was conducted.—R. P. R. 
WARWICK.— July 28th. 
This Show was held on the date named in the grounds of Mr. G. 
Nelson. The number and high quality of the exhibits staged was fully 
maintained. An open class was this year provided for cut Roses, which 
brought out some fine blooms, though not a large number of exhibits. 
In the class for twenty-four Hybrid Perpetuals, Messrs. Perkins of 
Coventry were in fine form. Their best blooms were Her Majesty 
(grand), Mrs. J. Laing, Comte de Raimbaud, Suzanne Marie Rodocanachi, 
A. K. Williams, Beauty of Waltham, and Madame Eugenie Verdier. 
This stand was deservedly placed first ; Mr. Prince of Oxford being: 
a good second. For twelve Teas Mr. Prince turned the tables on his 
opponent; he staged beautiful blooms of Madame Hoste, Ernest Metz^ 
S. A. Prince, Princess of Wales, Madame Lambard, Comtesse de 
Nadaillac, and Marie Van Houtte. 
Several trade firms put up good groups of plants, cut blooms of 
herbaceous plants and Roses. Mr. H. Wingrove, gardener to G. H. 
Nelson, Esq., Rousham Park, staged (not for competition) a highly 
meritorious collection of fruit. Lockie’s Perfection Melon, Muscat of 
Alexandria, and Grosse Mignonne Peaches were all good, but the three 
beautiful bunches of Black Hamburgh Grapes are worthy of special 
mention. The bunches were of good size and compact shape, every 
berry being perfectly coloured, and were good enough to hold their 
