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yellow variety), Bazelman Major, and Jaune Supreme, The plants 
were capital examples of good culture. The plants in the second prize 
stand were fairly good, carrying good numbers of flowers. 
Mr, W. Howe was a very fine first with twenty-four pots of Narcissi, 
Daffodil section, showing Sir Watkin, Princeps, Bicolor Horsfieldi, 
Telamonius plenus and maximus in magnificent form. Mr. J. Gibson, 
gardener to E. H. Watts, Esq., Devonhurst, Chiswick, was a highly 
creditable second. 
Decidedly one of the best features of the whole show were the 
Cyclamens shown by Mr. J. Mowbray, gardener to Major the Hon. H. C. 
Legge, Fulmer, Slough, in the class for thirty-six pots, and for which 
he very deservedly received the first prize. All the plants were dwarf 
and sturdy, clothed with clean well-marbled foliage, and carrying 
splendid flowers on stout footstalks well above the leafage. The colours 
were rich and well diversified. Mr, T. Pestridge, Boston Park Koad, 
Brentford, was a poor second. 
The first prize for twelve Amaryllises was gained by Mr, J. Douglas 
with well-grown plants, conspicuous amongst which were Mrs. Laing, 
Melpomene, Urania, Thalia, Mrs. Douglas, Erato, Terpsichore, Euterpe, 
Clio, and Polyphema. Mr. William Howe was second with good 
examples. 
For twelve Cinerarias Mr. J. Douglas was first with fair plants, and 
Mr. J. Slater, gardener to Mrs. Nothard, York House, Lower Sydenham, 
was placed second. Mr. W. Barrett, gardener to Mrs., Thornton, The 
Hoo, Sydenham Hill, was the only competitor in the class for nine trained 
plants of Mignonette, for which he was awarded the first prize. 
One of the chief classes was for a group of flowering and foliage 
plants to be arranged in an oval space, 12 feet long by 9 feet wide, and 
faced all round. Messrs. J. Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, were the only 
competitors, and deservedly took the first prize. Amongst the plants 
utilised were some fine Orchids, handsome Caladiums, Palms, Ferns, 
Amaryllises, Olivias, Begonias, Crotons, and Ericas. Unfortunately, the 
space at disposal did not give Messrs. Laing sufficient scope for the display 
of their talents in the arrangements of plants, and it is to be hoped that 
the space will be increased three or fourfold at a future exhibition, when 
a far better result will be obtained. 
The first prize for twelve Hyacinths, distinct, was won by Mr. 
J. Gibson for a collection consisting of Gigantea, Von Schiller, King of 
the Blues, Princess Amelia, Koh-i-Noor, La Innocence, Moreno, Lord 
Derby, La Grandesse, Souvenir de J. H. Veen, Macaulay, and Electra. 
The second prize fell to Mr. W. Barrett, the best flowers being Lord 
Derby, King of the Blues, and Sterling Beauty ; Mr. John Schumacher, 
gardener to M. Jacoby, Esq., Lynwood, The Avenue, Gipsy Hill, London, 
being a close third. 
The class for twelve pots of Tulips was only poorly represented, Mr. 
James Gibson gaining the first prize with a group in which were Ophir 
d’Or, Keyser’s Kroon, Joost Van Vondel, Van der Neer, Proserpine, and 
Kose Luisante were conspicuous. No second prize was awarded, and 
the third prize fell to Mr. James Wyatt, gardener to J. Perry, Esq., 
Bradenhurst, Caterham Valley. For twelve Polyanthus Narcissus in 
pots Mr. James Gibson was the only exhibitor, and was awarded first 
prize, the chief varieties being Her Majesty, Gloriosa, Mont Cenis, 
Jaune Supreme, and Bathurst. In the class for six pots of Lily of the 
Valley, Mr. C. Lane, gardener to E. H. Coles, Esq., Brentwood, Upper 
Caterham, Surrey, was first, the pots being exceedingly well furnished. 
There were four entries in the class for twelve Cyclamens. Mr. W. 
Slogrove, Gatton, Reigate, was a good first; Mr. F. Watts, gardener to 
0. J. Trinder, Esq., Mount Vernon, Caterham Valley, being second, and 
Mr. C. Lane third. Mr. James Bateman, gardener to Mrs. King, 
Sydenham Hill, was first for twelve Chinese Primulas with well- 
flowered examples, Mr. C. Lane being a fair second, and Mr. Spong, 
gardener to C. D. Lord, Esq., Dunearn, Sydenham Hill, third. Mr. J. 
Mowbray was first for a table of Cyclamens arranged for effect, and was 
the only competitor. 
The miscellaneous exhibits were not very numerous, but some flowers 
and plants of good quality were to be seen. Messrs. W. Paul & Son, 
Waltham Cross, staged a fine collection of Camellia blooms, and also 
pots of Duke of York Rose. Mr. T. S. Ware, Hale Farm Nurseries, 
Tottenham, sent a fine group of hardy flowers, comprising Irises, 
Narcissi, Dog’s Tooth Violets, Crocuses, Saxifragas, and Spirseas, 
amongst others. Messrs. J. James & Son, Farnham Royal, exhibited 
Cinerarias in superb condition, while Messrs. J. Peed & Son, Norwood, 
arranged an effective group of flowering and foliage plants, and also 
showed floral decorations, in which Lichens played a prominent part. 
One of the most handsome exhibits in the miscellaneous section was 
a group arranged by the Crystal Palace Company. It comprised foliage 
plants principally, but was relieved by Hyacinths, Tulips, Richardias, 
Clivias, Azaleas, and a few Orchids. It was placed in an oval space, 
and reflected great credit on those responsible for its formation. From 
Messrs. J. Laing & Sons came plants of Nicotiana affinis variegata, 
Bertolonias, and others. 
READING.— March 19th. 
The above Society held its spring bulb show on Tuesday at the 
Queen’s Hall, Valpy Street, Reading. The competition in some of the 
classes was not keen, though the exhibits in most were of a high 
order. 
In the class for eighteen Hyacinths in pots the first prize was gained 
by Mr. Turton, gardener to John Hargreaves, Esq., Maiden Erlegh, for 
well-bloomed plants of Duke of Albany, Sutton’s Matchless Blue, 
Sutton’s Matchless Yellow, King of the Blues, L’Innocence, King of 
the Reds, Sutton’s Inimitable, pure white, and others. Mr. Dockerill, 
gardener to G. W. Palmer, Esq., Elmhurst, Reading, was second with a 
collection containing good spikes of Princess Mary of Cambridge, 
L’Innocence, Captain Boyton, and La Grandesse. The third prize fell 
to Mr. Woolford, gardener to Alfred Palmer, Esq., East Thorpe, Reading. 
In the class for twelve Hyacinths, Mr. W. L. Walker, Balmershe Road, 
was awarded first prize, this being the only exhibit in the class. 
There was only one entry in the class for six pots of Tulips. Mr. 
Turton was awarded first prize, his exhibit consisting of Vermilion 
Brilliant, Pottebakker White, Duchesse de Parme, Joost Van Vondel, 
Keyser’s Kroon, and White Joost Van Vondel. For three pots of 
Tulips Mr. Woolford, the only competitor, secured the first prize. 
Mr. F. Lees, Connaught Road, Reading, gained first prize for six 
pots of Lily of the Valley, Mr. Dockerill being second, and Mr. Woolford 
third. The first prize for three Dielytra spectabilis was gained by Mr. 
Dockerill, the second by Mr. Bright, gardener to J. Karslake, Esq., and 
the third by Mr. Woolford. For six pots of Spirrea japonica Mr. F. Lees 
was first, Mr. Willis, gardener to H. J. Symonds, Esq., Caversham, 
second, and Mr. Turton third. Mr. Bright was first for four Deutzia 
gracilis, Mr. Dockerill second, and Mr. Booker, gardener to J. B. Monck, 
Esq., third. 
For three Azalea indica Mr. Bright was first, and Mr.' Booker second. 
Six Azalea indica, Mr. Turton was first, there being no other exhibits. 
Mr. Woolford was first for six Cinerarias, Mr. Willis [second, fand 
Mr. Chamberlain third. For three Cinerarias Mr. E. Chance, The 
Shrubberies, Burghfield, was first, and Mr. Hinton, gardener to llajor 
Babbiscombe, Bath Road, Reading, second. 
The first prize for six stove and greenhouse plants was gained by Mr. 
Turton with Acacia armata, Dendrobium nobile, Imantophyllum 
miniatum. Azalea amoena. Begonia gigantea, and Phalmnopsis Schiller- 
iana. For three Cytisuses, Mr. Bright was first with well bloomed 
plants; Mr. Chamberlain second, and Mr. Booker third. The first 
prize for six table plants was won by Mr. Woolford, and the second by 
Mr. Dockerill, these being the only two exhibits. 
Mr. Chamberlain was awarded first prize for six single Primulas, his 
plants being large and w'ell bloomed. The second prize fell to Mr. 
Dockerill, and the third to Mr. Willis. Only one exhibit appeared in 
the class for six double Primulas, for which Mr. Barker was awarded 
first prize. The class for six Cyclamen were represented by three 
exhibits, Mr. Woolford gaining first prize, Mr. F. Lees second, and Mr. 
Booker third. The first prize for a group of flowering plants arranged 
for effect, in a space not exceeding 60 square feet, was gained by Mr. 
Woolford with a fine collection, amongst which were Euphorbia 
jacquinireflora. Narcissi, Arum Lilies, Hyacinths, Cinerarias, Tulips, and 
Cyclamens. Mr. F, Lees was a close second with a neat collection ; 
and Mr. Chamberlain third. 
The first prize for three Orchids was gained by Mr. Turton for 
splendidly bloomed plants of CymbidiumLowianum, Dendrobiums Wardi- 
anum and nobile. The second prize fell to Mr. Bright for Den¬ 
drobium nobile and Coelogyne cristata, and the third to Mr. Woolford. 
Mr. Turton was first for twelve cut Roses. 
Fruit. —Mr. F. Lees gained first prize for six dishes of dessert 
Apples, consisting of Barnack Beauty, Baumann’s Red Reinette, and 
Riene des Reinettes. Mr. Turton was second with Cockle Pippin, 
Sturmer Pippin, Northern Spy, and others. For six dishes of kitchen 
Apples Mr. Turton was first with good fruit of Annie Elizabeth, Alfriston, 
Rymer, Wellington, Northern Spy, and Norfolk Bearer ; and Mr. F. Lees 
second. Mr. F. Lees was the only exhibitor for three dishes of dessert 
Pears, gaining first prize with Easter Beurrd, Olivier de Serres, and 
Josephine de Malines. The prize for one dish of Strawberries fell to 
Mr. F.Lees, who was the only exhibitor. 
Miscellaneous exhibits included a fine collection of flowering plants, 
and floral designs by Messrs. Phillips, Broad Street, Reading ; and 
Mr. Perkins, gardener to Hon. F. D. Smith, M.P., Greenlands, Henley- 
on-Thames, staged eighteen Amaryllis arranged with Palms and Ferns. 
ROYAL BOTANIC SOCIETY.— MARCH 20th. 
The first spring show of this Society was held on the above date, and 
proved to be of good quality and variety. The corridor was well filled, 
as also was a considerable amount of space in the large conservatory. 
The show, as usual, was largely composed of non-competing groups and 
collections of flowers from various nurserymen. The number of entries 
in many of the competitive classes for amateurs was small, owing 
possibly to the fact that these are somewhat restricted. The 
abundance of floral colour and beauty was exceedingly bright and 
varied, though if anything was deficient it was elegant foliage plants, 
which assist so materially in producing a really tasteful effect. 
The first prize for a group of Azaleas was awarded to Mr. R. Scott, 
gardener to Miss Foster, The Holme, Regent’s Park, for well-flowered 
and shapely plants of George Loddiges, Madame Van der Cuyssen, 
Sigismund Rucker, Due de Nassau, Helen Carmichael, Stella, and 
others. Mr. H. Eason, gardener to B. Noakes, Esq., Hope Cottage, 
Highgate, was second with plants of Stella, Baron de Verie, Sigismund 
Rucker, Apollo, Countess de Kerchove, and Madame Van Houtte. 
Mr. T. S. Ware, Hale Farm Nurseries, was the only exhibitor for a 
collection of hardy herbaceous plants, obtaining the first prize. Con¬ 
spicuous in the group were Saxifraga Burseriana, Primula denticulata 
alba and cashmeriana, Hepatica triloba coerulea, Fritillaria pudica, and 
Cyclamen Coum. 
The first prize for a group of Cyclamen fell to Mr. T. Pestridge, 
Boston Park Nursery, Brentford. The plants were well grown and 
