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what we considered a superior collection to the first, Williams’ Match¬ 
less Celery being very fine, enormous Trebons Onions, fine Tomatoes, very 
fine Autumn Giant Cauliflowers, and extra Dr. M‘Lean Peas. Mr. Bigham, 
Bagerton, Jedburgh, third, the Celery and Cauliflowers extra good ; and 
Mr. Cairns, Bongedward, Jedburgh, was fourth, also with extra fine pro- 
duec. Mr. Mclndoe had the finest Tomatoes; Mr. Murray, Belmont, 
second Mr. Wood, Woodside, Musselburgh, had first prize for a brace of 
Cucumbers; Mr Cairns, Jedburgh, who was passed, showed the freshest 
ana hnest. Cauliflowers were very numerous and fine, Mr. Stevenson, 
Greenend, Liberton, having the finest. Mr. Waldie, Newstead, Bridge of 
A i a ?; ln ,r a fane Cel ery class took first. Mr. Bigliam had the best Leeks, 
and Mr. Murray, Maybole, the best Onions. Mr. Bigham was also awarded 
first prize for a collection of twelve Potatoes. 
Nurserymen’s Classes. 
Messrs. R. Bain & Sons alone set up a table of plants, 40 feet by 10 feet 
for effect. This was, however, a very bold and effective arrangement, the' 
several plants of Crotons, Dractenas, and other things depended in for 
effect being m fine condition and beautifully coloured. The first prize was 
awarded. The same firm was also first for Palms, table plants, and Chrysan¬ 
themums, Messrs. J. Dickson & Sons having the best twelve Conifers. 
ior thirty Gladioli, not more than two of any variety, the first prize 
was secured by Messrs. Stuart & Mein, Kelso, who had L’Unique, Violet, 
Cameleon, Dictateur, Teresita, Crepuscule, Atlas, Horace Vernet as the most 
conspicuous ; Mr. Campbell, Gourock, was second with more even spikes, 
but blooms of a lesser size ; Mr. Service, Maxwellton, was third. No Holly¬ 
hocks were shown by nurserymen. 
Messrs. Lamont 1'Sons had the best single Dahlias, Messrs. Cocker and 
son, Aberdeen, taking first for twenty-four Show and for twenty-four Fancy 
Dahlias, the blooms being largejand of fine quality; Messrs. R. B. Laird and 
fcons were second in each case. The last-mentioned firm was also first for 
twenty-four bunches of cut stove or greenhouse plants. Messrs. J. Cocker 
and Sons, Aberdeen, were well first for thirty-Bix Roses, very fine blooms of 
Rmiiie Hausburg, Francois Michelon, Mr. jowitt, Earl of Pembroke, Louis 
Reyronny, and Alfred Colomb being conspicuously fresh ; Mr. Smith, 
btranraer, was a good second. The same positions were held by these firms 
for eighteen Roses. 
Amongst the miscellaneous exhibits one of the most interesting was a 
table of rarities, which Mr. Lindsay sent from the Botanic Gardens. Messrs. 
Dicksons & Co., Waterloo Place, had a large table filled with Apples in 110 
varieties grown at their Liberton Nurseries. Messrs. Methven & Sons had 
a , T 5P rettl D arranged table of plants, in which the beauties of varieties 
ot Dihum speciosum were most conspicuous ; Messrs. Ireland & Thomson 
of good foliage plants, Ac., and a group of ornamental shrubs, Ac. 
Mr. Robertson Munro had a pretty group of Alpines and other plants, and the 
Scottish Mushroom Co. a fine quantity of growing Mushrooms from the 
bcotland Street Tunnel. Some beautiful blooms of Madame Desgranges 
and of Mr. George Wermig Chrysanthemums were shown from Corstorphine: 
and. to Mr. Iv llson, Bantaskin, Falkirk, a certificate was awarded for Odon- 
toglossum Harryanum. 
GLASGOW AND WEST OF SCOTLAND HORTICULTURAL 
SOCIETY. 
The autumn Show of this Society was held in St. Andrew’s Halls on 
\V ednesday, 7th inst., and was superior to former shows, particularly in the 
fruit and vegetable classes. The entries were more numerous than last 
year, and the competitions in many ca?es more keen. Large numbers of 
p ants and cut flowers were tabled for exhibition only, which formed a dis- 
play never equalled at any previous autumn show. Messrs. Smith and 
Simons, Kenmshead Nurseries, had a table 24 feet by 6 feet of their most 
choice doyc and greenhouse plants, among which were some fine specimens 
of Cocos Weddelliana, richly coloured Crotons, Dracamas, I’ancratiums 
Vallotas, and two very fine specimens of Gymnogramma gloriosa. The whole' 
arranged with great taste and very highly commended by the Judges. The 
display of cut flowers by Mr. M. Campbell, nurseryman, Blantyre, was the 
most excellent exhibit of the kind in the Show and filled two large tables. 
Splendid spikes of Hollyhocks, Dahlias, show, pompon, and singlet were in 
great number and of the highest quality. Carnation and Begonia blooms 
were in good variety. Their seedling Pansies Mrs. John Ellis and Miss 
r rench were very highly commended. Messrs. Samuel McGredy & Sons 
nurserymen, Portadown, had a collection of Dahlias, Pompon and Cactus' 
very- tastefully set up. Some of the best Pompons were Guiding Star 
(white), Thomas Moore (red), Isabel, Jessie McMillan, and Little Nigger. 
Among Cactus were Picta formosissima, Wm. Pearce, a fine yellow • Con¬ 
stance, a pure white : Nemesis, and Mrs. Hawkins, primrose. Highly com¬ 
mended. Messrs. Dobbie & Co., Rothesay, filled a large table with cut 
blooms, showing the excellence of strain of Marigolds, for which they are 
tamed ; excellent examples of Onions, Parsnips, Turnips, and Parsl y were 
« ui- 0n J h, , s > t - abie ‘ A splendid exhibit. Mr. M. Cuthbertson of Rothesay 
Public Park Nursery, had a collection of Pansies, Violas, French Marigolds 
Antirrhinums, and Parsley Cuthbertson’s New Gem. Highly commended’ 
Mr. Alex. Lister, Rothesay, had a table 6 feet by 4 of Dahlias, Pansies, and 
Rarsley. The Pansies in this collection were very fine, and were very 
ly commended. Mr. Wm. Montgomery, nurseryman, Oardross, had a 
splendid collection of Roses, cut blooms, which, considering the time of year 
were of very good quality ; a very interesting exhibit. Mr. Peter McKenzie’ 
florist, Oo, St. Vincent Street, had five hand bouquets of large size made up 
with choice Roses, Stephanotis, Lapagerias (white), Orchids, Ac., ve-v 
tastefully arranged. This exhibit was deservedly admired, and was awarded 
tbs highest commendation. Messrs. Wm. Thomson & Sons, nurserymen 
Clovenfords, had a large basket of Duke of Buccleuch Grapes, berries very 
large. Onions over 0 inches in diameter were also shown, which bad been 
grown with their manurial preparation. An excellent exhibit and verv 
highly commended. Messrs. W. A F. D. McMally, Glenluce and Spring- 
burn, exhibited observatory hives showing bees at work, a source of 
much interest to the visitors, and some splendid comb in design of “ God 
oave the Queen,’’ &c. Highly commended. 
Class open to Nurserymen only.— Twelve plants for table decora¬ 
tion-— Mr. John Sutherland, Lenzie, was an easv first, Mr. Peter McKenzie 
second. Twenty-four Gladioli, Messrs. Sam. McGredy had first with the 
most superb spikes ever tabled in Glasgow. The spikes in this stand were 
arranged in a most beautiful manner, sloping a little to the back and relieved 
with the leaves of the Pampas Grass, which was very graceful and effective; 
with the exception of four continental varieties all were their own seedlings. 
Mr. A. E. Campbell, Gourock, was second with a good stand, the blooms 
were smaller and arranged in the old erect style. Twenty-four blooms 
Dahlias, distinct varieties—Mr. M. Campbell, Blantyre, was deservedly first 
with splendid blooms of Criterion. Gaiety, Illuminator, Champion Rollo, 
Harry Keith, Mrs. Wm. Slack, Henry Eckford, H. Watton, Salamander, 
Miss Cannell, Viceroy, Ethel Britten, Joseph Ashley, Buttercup, Pandora, 
\V m. Rawlings, Willie Garret, Muriel, Countess of Ravensworth, Thos. 
Hobbs, Colonist, Surprise, and Mr. Gladstone. Mr. John Sutherland was 
second with much smaller but very neat blooms. Twenty-four blooms 
Roses.—Mr. Wm. Montgomery, Cardross, was first, and Sim. McGredy and 
eecon<A i an d P. Robertson, Mossend Nursery, Helensburgh, third. Mr. 
M. Campbell had first for collection of Carnations and Picotees, the Carna¬ 
tions were particularly fine. Twenty-four Pansies.—Mr. John Sutherland 
was first with grand blooms. Mr. A. Lister a good second, and Mr. A. Irvine 
third. Twelve varieties, single Dahlias, ten blooms each.—Mr. M. Campbell, 
was awarded first withLutea grandiflora, Bailie Goodwin, White Perfection, 
Mrs. Gardener, Mrs. Kerr, John Stewart, Brilliant, ChilweU Beauty. 
i, 8 /? 0 ?. 1 Defiance, Gelicata, Brightness—a very fine stand neatly arranged, 
Mr. P. McKenzie had first for hand bouquet. 
Class open to Gardeners and Amateurs only.— Table of plants 
arianged for effect, 12 feet by 6. In this class four collections were staged. 
Mr. George Meston, gardener, Murcia House, Polloksbields, had first place 
for a neat and effective group, some finely flowered Pancratiums, Vallotas, 
two well bloomed plants of Odontoglossum grande, a beautiful Cocos 
VYecldelhana in the centre of the table of a size that harmonised well with 
the other plants which were so admirably arranged around it. This table 
was certainly the best of its kind that has yet been shown. The second 
prize went to Mr. Alex. Raeside, gardener, York hi 1. The ground of Maiden¬ 
hair Ferns in this group was its best feature. The central plant, a Cocos 
Weddelliana, too, was too large for this size of table, while the Dracamas 
were rather stiff and dull looking. Third prize was awarded to Mr. Jno. 
Mathieson, gardener, Westbank, Partick, whose Crotons were highly 
coloured and well grown ; the arrangement, however, wa 3 heavy. A large 
Palm in the centre was out of all proportion to the plants it overshadowed. 
In addition to the Society’s prize a very handsome gold medal was added 
by J. L. Henderson, Esq., Partick, one of the most active supporters of 
horticulture iu the West of Scotland. For four house plants Mr. Thos. 
Hogg had first ; Mr. Jas. Hutchinson, gardener, Kerse, Lesmahagow, was 
second; and Mr. J. Lyon, gardener. Greenhill, Blantyre, third. Six plants 
for table decoration.—Mr. John McLeod, gardener, Brentham Park, Stirling, 
had first prize ; Mr. A. Montgomery, gardener, Rozelle, Partick, second; 
and John Robertson, gardener, Springbank, Stirling, third. Mr. John 
Mathieson was easily first for three foliage plants; Mr. Jas. Thomson, 
gardener, Clydeview, Helensburgh, second; and Mr. A. Raeside third. For 
three Orchids there were only two competitors, Mr. John McLeod being first, 
Caelogyne Massangeana being his best plant, and Mr. T. Hogg was second. 
For three Ericas Mr. Thos. Hogg was first, a grand plant of E. Mar- 
nockiana being conspicuous ; Mr. Geo. Meston was second. Mr. Hogg 
gained the prize for the most meritorious plant in the Exhibition with a 
large and finely bloomed plant of Erica Austiniana. Mr. John Mathieson 
was first for a single specimen Palm, a grand plant; Mr. Andrew Smith, 
gardener, Wheatlands House, Bonnybridge, second ; and Mr. Jas. Thomson 
third. For one specimen Tree Fern Mr. Robt. Mitchell, gardener, Portland 
House, Polloksbields, was deservedly first with the best specimen shown for 
a long time ; Mr. Geo. Meston was second ; and Mr. John Campbell, Albert 
Gardens, third. For four exotic Ferns Mr. Jas. Thomson was first, a 
splendid Golden Fern, a fine plant of Nephrolepis Duffi being the best; 
Mr. James Canghie, Redcliff, Partrick, was second, Ills large plant of 
Polystichum venustum was prominent; Mr. J. Lyon bad the third place. 
For four British Ferns Mr. Jas. Canghie was first with very fine plants, 
particularly Scolopeudrium crispum, which was large and very fresh, and a 
large pair of Polypodium Dryopteris ; Mr. John Lyon was second with much 
smaller plants; and Mr. John McGnater third. 
Fruit.— A collection of twelve dishes of fruit, not more than two distinct 
varieties of one sort.—Mr. Donald McBean, gardener, Craigends, Johnstone, 
was first, his Grapes, Peaches, Pears, Figs, Nectarine, Melon were all 
excellent; Mr. A. Crosbie, Buchanan Gardens, Drymen, was second; and 
Mr. Thos. Hogg, third. Collection of six dishes of fruit, not more than 
two distinct varieties of one sort, Pine Apples excluded.—Mr. Jas. McCon- 
nachie, Cameron Gardens, Alexandria, was first, his Alicantes, Peaches, and 
Nectarines were very good; second place went to Mr. W. Thorburn, 
Castle Semple Gardens, Lochwinnoch. Six dishes hardy fruit, not more 
than two distinct varieties of one sort.—Mr. A. Wilson, gardener, Auchen- 
cruiye, Ayr, had the first place with very fine examples of Williams’ Bon 
Chretien Pear, Jefferson and Magnum Bonum Plums, Morello Cherries, and 
Royal George Peaches; Mr. Wm. Low, Viewforth Gardens, Stirling, 
was second ; and Thos. Hogg third. 
Two bunches Black Hamburgh Grapes.—Mr. Jame3 Thomson, gardener 
Broomhill, Partick, was first with very good bunches ; Mr. A. McKenzie, 
gardener, Merchiston, Johnstone, second ; and Mr. D. Howie, Dunamara, 
Culro3s, thi d. Two bunches black Grape3 other than Black Hamburgh.— 
Mr. Donald McBean was first with superbly finished bunches of Alicante f 
Mr. John Cadzow, Crossford, Linark, second; and Mr. D. Murray, Culzean 
Gardens, Maybole, third. With two bunches White Muscat Grapes, Mr. 
A. Crosbie was first; A. Smith second; and Mr. John McLeod third. For 
two bunches of white Grapes other than Muscat, first Mr. R. Barrie, 
gardener, Woodstone, Row; second Mr. Jas. Cocker, gardener, Stranraer; 
third Mr. D. Waddell, Southpark, Bute. Six distinct varieties, Apples, four 
of each.—Mr. A. Crosbie was first; Mr. A. Wilson second; and Mr. R. 
Stratlidee, Torbolton, third. The first prize for six Peaches was gained by 
Mr. D. McBean; Mr. Jno. McLeod was second; and Mr. John Robertson 
third. One Melon.—Mr. D. Waddell first; Mr. F. Stewart, Bellcairn Gardens, 
Cove, second; and Mr. Wm. Halliday, gardener, Cordale House, Dumbarton, 
third. For six Nectarines Messrs. A. CrOBbie first; D. McBean second ; and 
John Robertson third. For twelve Plums at least three distinct varieties, 
first Mr. G. Gordon, Drymen; second Mr. A. Wilson; and third Mr. 
