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the whole, gooi. For twelve Rose3 Mr. Robinson, Green Lone, Derby, 
took the lead with fairly good blooms. For six bloom3 Mr. Carrington 
was successful. For twelve Dahlias Mr. Carrington was first with fresh 
young flowers. Those staged by Messrs. Henson and Robinson, for the 
second and third respectively, were larger, but displayed signs of decay 
at the base. For six blooms Mr. R. Shaw was first. For twelve singles 
(prizss given by Mr. Walter, Derby) Mr J. Salisbury won. The com¬ 
petition in this class was good, and four prizes were awarded. For 
twelve trusses of Zonal Pelargoniums, nine varieties, three bloom3 of 
eich, Mr. Carrington was well first with fine trusses, but not so well 
stag id as those of Mr. Henson, who was a good second. For six double 
kinds, three blooms of each, Mr. Henson was first, while Mr. Carrington 
was first for twelve trusses of Verbenas, not more than three trusses of 
each. Mr. Henson was first for African Marigolds, and Mr. Carrington 
for Asters. Mr. Robinson gained honours for Gladioli, twelve distinct 
spikes. 
Bouquets were good and the competition keen. For one hand 
bouquet Mr. Hanson was well first, Mr. Robinson second, and Mr. G. 
Bolus, Hopton Hall, third. In the corresponding class for ladies Miss 
Rowley, Green Lane, was first with a very effective arrangement of 
choice white flowers. For a vase of cut flowers Mr. J. Goodacre, 
gardener to the Earl of Harrington, Elvaston Castle, won easily with a 
very light arrangement. Four other exhibits were staged, two of which 
did great credit to the exhibitors. In the class provided for a dinner 
table arrangement of plants, flowers, and fruit, 8 feet long by 4 feet 
wide, open to ladies only, three competitors entered: Mrs. Ormeara 
was first, and Mrs. Ward, RiddiDgs House, second, the plants in 
this arrangement being rather too heavy for the size of the table. In 
the class provided for wreaths and crosses Mr. Rowley, Green Lane, was 
the only exhibitor, one of each being superb, while a special first prize 
was awarded to the same exhibitor for a splendid anchor in which dark 
Pansies formed the chain. 
Fruit.—The Grapes were exceedingly good, and the competition for 
the prizes offered was very keen. For two bunches of Black Hamburghs 
Mr. J. Campbell, Mickleover, was well first with large bunches and 
berries superbly finished. Mr. A. McVinish, Lockington, was second with 
grand examples well finished, but not so large as the others. Mr. 
Goodacre and Mr. Evans gained third and fourth honours respectively. 
For two bunches of Muscats, white, Mr. Campbell was again first with 
large clean bunches of Canon Hall ; Mr. Goodacre second with good 
Muscat of Alexandria, well finished ; Mr. McVinish and Mr. Slade, 
Clumber, third and fourth in the order named, both showing well. For 
two bunches of any other white Mr. Campbell was again first with large 
well finished clusters of Duke of Buccleuch, Mr. Goodacre second with 
Buckland Sweetwater, Mr. Slade third with Duke of Buccleuch, and 
Mr. Billings, Ham, fourth with Foster’s Seedling. For two bunches of any 
other black Mr. Campbell was well to the fore with magnificent bunches 
of Gros Maroc, perhaps two of the finest ever staged. Mr. Goodacre was 
second with the same variety, having examples that would have been con¬ 
sidered very good had Mr. Campbell’s not been staged. Mr. Evans, 
Chaddesden, was placed third with large, well finished bunches of 
Alicante, and Mr. Vere fourth. A special prize was given by Messrs. 
Inne 9 & Co. for three bunches grown by the aid of their fertiliser, and 
Mr. McVinish took the lead followed by Mr. Campbell and Mr. Prince; 
these three exhibits were very praiseworthy. 
For two Melons Mr. Ward took the lead, followed by Mr. Goodacre 
and Mr. Robinson. For six Peaches Mr. Evans was first with a grand 
dish of Exquisite, Mr. McVinish and Mr. Campbell being second and 
third. For six Nectarines Mr. Billings was first. For six dessert 
Apples Mr. Webb was first, and Mr. Read, Brelby, for six kitchen 
Apples. For a collection of ten dishes of fruit, distinct species, Pine 
excluded, Mr. Goodacre was first, and staged in his well-known style; 
Mr. Webb was second, and Mr. J. Evans third. In this class black and 
white Grapes ought to be allowed. In one or two cases collections had 
to be left out because they were included. 
Vege ables.—It would be difficult to imagine a better display of 
vegetables. One large tent was well filled on both sides with excellent 
produce ; in fact, part of a second tent wa3 taken up with them. In 
the class for twelve distinct species some ten or twelve collections were 
staged. The post of honour was accorded to Mr. McVinish, who 
staged a splendid lot; Mr. Ward was a good second, Mr. Shaw was a 
close third, and Mr. Read a capital fourth. For Messrs. Sutton & Sons’ 
prizes for six dishes four collections were staged, Mr. T. Smith was 
first followed closely by Mr. McVinish. For Messrs. Webb & Sons’ 
prizes for the same number of dishes three collections were staged ; 
Mr. Evans was placed first, Mr. Lovett second, and Mr. G. Hampshire 
third. For a collection of Potatoes Mr. Salisbury was first with about 
thirty splendid dishes. Mr. Shaw staged fifty-one dishes, and was 
placed second, having several inferior dishes in the collection. Mr. 
Smith was placed third. Four collections were staged. 
The Committee deserve congratulation. We hope, in future, some of 
the newer methods adopted for staging and the writing of the prize 
cards wdl be carried out, which will save time, labour, and confusion on 
the day of exhibition. 
ROYAL CALEDONIAN.— September 7tu and 8th. 
Notwithstanding what has been universally conceded to be a bad 
season, the tables occupying the floor of the Waverley Market appeared 
as well furnished as usual on the occasion of the autumnal fruit Show 
held in Edinburgh last week. True, many of these were, in the words 
of Squire Hildebrand’s unctuous gardener, Andrew Fairservice, 
‘‘decored” by the trade ; but to the tribes who go up to Athena Nova 
when the autumnal equinoxes have arrived that is not a matter of 
lamentation, for to the out-of-the-way country gardener the big show 
too often is the one and only means of seeing and choosing the novelties 
of the hour. For all such, a numerous band of nurserymen and florists 
of repute had a varied, interesting, and in most cases a most beautiful 
display. But of these more anon. 
Turning our attention first of all to the tables of competition produce 
it was found, as is always the case, that fruit, and especially the fruit of 
the Vine, was the feature of the Exhibition. Most unfortunately for 
many of the exhibitors numbers of splendid examples of high-class 
culture were necessarily placed in a low position on account of want of 
finish, white Muscats in most cases being far from ripe, and in not a 
few instances black sorts were in the like condition. 
Collections of Fruit.—With twelve dishes there were five competitors, 
the first prize being won by Mr. McKelvie, Broxmouth Park, Dunbar, 
with a collection in which Grapes were decidedly the chief feature. The 
clusters were not of large size, but perfectly ripened, and of beautiful colour 
and finish. The varieties were Alicante, Gros Guillaume, and Muscat of 
Alexandria. The other dishes comprised good Barrington and Bellegarde 
Peaches, Nectarines, good Figs, Melon, Clapp’s Favourite Pear, Apples, 
Apricots, and good Jefferson Plums. The second place was accorded to 
the collection set up by Mr. Boyd, Callander House, Falkirk, who also 
had fine Grapes, the Alicante and Madresfield Court being very fine, 
FIG. 34.— SOPHRO-CATTLEYA VEITCHI. (.See page 240.) 
with two clusters of good Black Hamburghs Peaches were among the 
best of the other dishes. Mr. Hunter, Lambton Castle, Durham, secured 
the third prize, the Apples and Pears being particularly fine in this 
collection. For eight dishes of fruit Mr. McKelvie again secured the 
premier award with fine Alnwick Seedling and extra fine Muscat of 
Alexandria Grapes, a good Smooth Cayenne Pine Apple, Peaches, fine 
Humboldt Nectarines, Melon, Figs, and Apricots. The second and third 
places were taken respectively by Mr. Smith, Oxenford Castle, and Mr. 
McIntyre, The Glen, Peebles, good collections being set up by each 
exhibitor. 
For a collection of orchard house fruit Mr. Hunter was the only 
exhibitor, and had first prize awarded for an extra fine display, Pitmaston 
Duehess and Souvenir du Congres Pears and Cox’s Pomona and Golden 
Winter Pearmain Apples being the best dishes. For a collection of 
hardy fruit the prizes were secured by Mr. Dow, Newbyth, Preston- 
kirk ; Mr. Day, Galloway House, Dumfries ; and Mr. John McIntyre, 
Darlington. 
Grapes.—Six lots of six bunches in three sorts were staged for the 
handsome prizes offered in this class. The splendid examples of Black 
Alicante, Madresfield Court, and Black Hamburgh staged by Mr. Boyd 
secured for him the premier award ; Mr. Murray, Park Hall, Polmont, 
coming in a very good second with extra Cooper’s Black, Alicante, 
Madresfield Court, and a good Muscat of Alexandria. Mr. Kirk, Nor¬ 
wood House, Alloa, was third with good bunches. With four bunches, 
distinct varieties, Mr. Leslie, Pitcullen House, Perth, was first, the sorts 
being Black Hamburgh, Alicante, Muscat of Alexandria, and good Gros 
Maroc. Second, Mr. Murray, Polmont ; and equal third, Mr. Kirk and 
Mr. Green, Yester, Haddington. For two Muscat of Alexandria Mr. 
McKelvie secured the first place with medium thoroughly ripened 
clusters. Second, Mr. J. Mattison, Currie, with large bunches; and third, 
Mr. Day. Mr. Murray, Polmont, was first with two very fine examples 
of Black Hamburgh in a very largely filled class of extra good Grapes 
