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Gem Melon, very fine Sea Eagle Peaches, Florence Cherries, Brown 
Ischia Figs, and Lord Napier Nectarine. The second prize was awarded 
to Mr. W. Nash, gardener to the Duke of Beaufort, Badminton, who had 
good Alicante and Muscat of Alexandria Grapes, and very fine FLs, 
Nectarines, and Peaches. The third prize was awarded to Mr. W. Pratt, 
gardener to the Marquis of Bath, Longleat, his Muscats and Hamburgh 
Grapes being very fine. With four dishes Mr. A. Crossman, gardener to 
J. Brutton, Esq., Yeovil, who had fairly good Muscat of Alexandria 
Grapes, a good Hero of Lockinge Melon, handsome Pine Apple, Necta¬ 
rines, and Bellegarde Peaches. The second prize was awarded to Mr. W. 
Daffurn, gardener to D. Cox, Esq., Elruge Nectarines being very pretty, 
while Mr. J. Lloyd was third, a faulty Melon spoiling his chance for a 
better position. Mr. Lock was deservedly first for a Pine Api le, staging 
a very fine Smooth Cayenne. Mr. Pratt was well first for Black Ham¬ 
burgh Grapes, having fine well finished bunches. Mr. W. Carpenter, 
gardener to A. Cole, Esq., was second, and Mr. J. Loosemoore third. In 
the class for any other black variety Mr. Nash was first with beautifully 
clean and well finished Alicante. Mr. J. Lloyd being second with good 
Madresfield Court, and Mr. Daffurn third with the same variety. Mr. 
Fratt was awarded the first prize for Muscat of Alexandria, large in 
bunch and berry, but not ripe. Mr. W. Coates, gardener to Mrs. Miller, 
was a good second, and Mr. J. Lloyd third. The competition with any 
other white Grapes was good. Mr. J. Attwell. gardener to J. P. Brann, 
Esq., was first with well coloured Buckland Sweetwater, Mr. Iggulden 
being second with rather overripe Foster’s Seedling, and Mr. F. Edwards 
third with the same variety. In the class for green-fleshed Melons Mr. 
Iggulden was first with a very fine fruit of Golden Gem, the second 
prize going to Mr. Pratt for a good fruit of Longleat Perfection. Mr. 
Iggulden was also first for a scarlet-fleshed variety, having 3Ienheim 
Orange in good condition ; Mr. Holland being second with Sutton’s 
Scarlet Invincible. Peaches were not largely shown. Mr. Daffurn was 
first for very fine Grosse Mignonne, and Mr. Iggulden second with the 
same variety. Mr. Daffurn was also first for Nectarines with very hand¬ 
some Elruge, Mr. Iggulden being second with Pine Apple. Mr. Iggul¬ 
den was first for Figs and second for Apricots, the first prize in the 
latter class going to Mr. T. Pople. Some fine Cherries 'were shown. 
Mr. Nash was first and Mr. Iggulden second. Nine good dishes of 
Tomatoes were staged, Mr. Iggulden being well first with very large 
fruits of Carter’s Perfection. 
The best eight dishes of vegetables were staged by Mr. Evry, Bath- 
ampton, these including good Duke of Albany Potatoes, Wright’s Grove 
White Celery, Telegraph Cucumbers, Carter’s Champion Runner Beans, 
Dwarf Erfurt Cauliflowers, Trophy Tomatoes, and Duke of Albany Peas. 
Mr. G. Tilley, gardener to Colonel Cotgrave, was a good second, and Sir. 
G. Garraway third. Mr. J. Lloyd was first for a pretty brace of Tender 
and True Cucumbers, and Mr. Garraway second. Potatoes, Peas, Onions, 
and other vegetables were also well shown in the various classes pro¬ 
vided for them. Special prizes were offered for six varieties of vegetables 
by the Messrs. Sutton & Sons, Reading, and also by Messrs. Webb and 
Sons. For the former Mr. T. W. Gedge was first, and Mrs. Cotgrave 
second. For Messrs. Webb’s prizes capital vegetables were also shown. 
Mr. G. Garraway was first, Mr. T. W. Gedge second, and Mrs. Cotgrave 
third. 
WELLS.— August 15th. 
It is some years since a summer show has been held in Wells, and 
it is hoped the great success attending its resuscitation will lead to a 
second attempt being marie. The Show was held in the historical and 
highly interesting grounds connected with Wells Palace, than which a 
better place could not well be found. Thanks to the active interest 
taken in the Exhibition by the Lord Bishop of Bath and Wells the 
attendance of fashionable visitors in the early part of the day was very 
good, while in the evening crowds of sightseers thronged the teuts and 
grounds. Mr. Richard Harris was the Honorary Secretary, a staff of 
gentlemen rendering him good assistance on the Committee. 
In the plant classes the best prizes were offered for a group of stove 
and greenhouse plants, the major portion to be in bloom. The first 
prize was well won by Mr. T. Wilkinson, gardener to C. C. Tudway, 
Esq., who had a very pretty arrangement in which a lot of well grown 
Campanula pyramidalis, both blue and white, good Anthuriums, Begonias, 
Palms, and Ferns were conspicuous, all being very tastefully grouped. 
Mr. G. Chislett, gardener to Mis. Rees Mogg, Glastonbury, was second, 
his exhibit including several trained Vincas and other choice plants. The 
third prize was awarded to Mr. J. Golding, gardener to J. T. Hall, Esq , 
Gloxinias, Begonias, and Ferns predominating in this group. Mr. Chis- 
lett was first for Fuchsias, and Mr. W. Potter, gardener to A. Colson. 
Esq., second, and with Zonal Pelargoniums Mr. Potter was first and 
F. J. Clark, Esq., Street, second, both having creditable plants. Mr. 
E. Brown, gardener to C. Baily, Esq., Frorne, was well first for six Ferns, 
the best of these being Adiantum farleyense, Adianlum cuneatum 
grandiceps, and Adiantum cuneatum. Mr. T. Wilkinson was a good 
second, and there were several creditable exhibits in this class. 
Cut Roses were very fine, notably the first prize twenty-four distinct 
varieties, staged by Messrs. Keynes, Williams & Co. Among these were 
massive fresh blooms of Ulrich Brunner, Mrs. John Laing, Charles 
Lefebvre, Her Majesty, A. Dickens, A. Colomb, Marshal P. Wilder, 
Duchess of Bedford, Annie Wood, A. K. Williams, Comtesse de Nadaillac, 
Beauty of Waltham, Comtesse de Serenye, Marie Van Houtte, and Duke 
of Wellington. Messrs. G. Cooling & Sons, Bath, were second, their 
best being Marshal P. Wilder, Madame Margottin, Mrs. J. Laing, 
Madame Lambard, and Comtesse de Serenye. The third prize was 
awarded to Mr. W. Brown, Wells. Messrs. Keynes, Williams & Co. were 
also well first for twelve varieties, among these being perfect blooms of 
A. K. Williams, Mrs. John Laing, Marie Baumann, Francois Michelon, 
and Annie Wood. Messrs. Cooling & Sons were creditably second, and 
Mr. F. Lindsey third. Mr. F. Lindsey was first for twelve Dahlias, the 
best of these being Grand Sultan, Mrs. Langtry, Mrs. Gladstone, J. N. 
Keynes, and J. O’Brien. Mrs. Kettewell was second. Messrs. Cooling 
and Sons were first for twenty-four Asters, staging capital quilled 
varieties. Mr. J. Payne, gardener to the Lord Bishop of Bath and Wells, 
was a good second, and Mr. J. Thyer, gardener to II. Baily, Esq., third. 
Mr. E. Brown was first for twelve varieties of choice flowers ; Mr. T. 
Wilkinson second, and Mr. W. Potter third. Messrs. Brown & Sons,. 
Wells, had some excellent cut hardy flowering shrubs. Still more attrac¬ 
tive were the several stands of Tuberous Begonias sent by Mr. B. R. 
Davis, nurseryman, Yeovil. Among these were several very fine named 
doubles, many of which were raised by Mr. Davis, as well as numerous 
extra large flowered single varieties. 
The greatest attraction appeared to be centred in the dinner tables 
laid for six persons and decorated with flowers and fruit. These were 
set out in one of the corridors connected with the Palace, and it was 
much regretted that no more than three competitors entered for the 
prizes. Mr. J. Payne was well first, his table being very light and 
pretty. A centre epergne and two very pretty side pieces were taste¬ 
fully filled with Festuca glauca and other Grasses, among which were 
intermingled a few Eucharises, white Cornflowers, and other elegant 
flowers. The centre of the table was covered with a square of salmon- 
coloured Dlush figured with old gold. On this were laid dark crimson 
Roses and foliage, this effectively showing off single flowers of the 
Tulip Tree. Six tastefully filled specimen glasses and four good dishes 
of dessert completed a very perfect table. Master C. H. Hoare, who 
was second, relied principally upon the foliage and flowers of the large 
white climbing Convolvulus, and other white flowers, laid on the cloth, 
the effect in this case also being good. Mrs. L. George was third. 
Bouquets and vases were also well shown. 
The display of fruit was not extensive. Mr. J. Cray was first for a 
collection of eight, among which were fairly good Black Hamburgh 
Grapes, Hero of Lockinge Melon, and Grosse Mignonne Peaches. Mr.. 
Payne w 7 as a good second. Mr. Cray was first, and Mr. Payne second in 
the class for black Grapes, both having highly creditable Black Ham¬ 
burgh. Mr. Cray was also first for white Grapes with good Muscat of 
Alexandria, Mr. T. Wilkinson being second with the same variety. With 
Melons, Mr. Payne was first for a good fruit of Blenheim Orange, the 
second prize going to Mr. E. Stokes, gardener to N. McLean, Esq. Mr. 
Cray was first for Peaches, and there were a few competitors with 
Pears and other hardy fruit. 
The best collection of vegetables was staged by Mr. Hall, Mr. J. 
Payne being a close second, and Mr. E. Brown third. Mr. Chislett was 
first for a brace of Cucumbers, Mr. Payne second, aud Mr. F. Lindsey 
third. 
READING.— August 15th. 
The annual summer Show of the Reading Horticultural Society was 
held in the Abbey ruins, by permission of the Mayor and Corporation, on 
the above date. The site of the Show was a most picturesque one, a 
huge double marquee having been erected between the thick Ivy-covered 
walls of the ruined Abbey. Within, high banks along each side afforded 
an excellent position for specimen stove and greenhouse plants, Palms, 
Tree Ferns, and groups, while lower parallel and end mounds were 
utilised with admirable effect for such brilliant flowering plants as 
Fuchsias, Pelargoniums, Balsams, and Begonias. Fruit, bouquets, and 
buttonhole flowers were arranged on central tables, and the vegetables 
in competition for special prizes offered by leading seedsmen were staged 
in a smaller side tent. Generally considered the specimens and groups 
were good and effective, fruit moderate, vegetables magnificent. Pota¬ 
toes were splendidly shown. Onions, Tomatoes, and Cauliflowers also 
very fine. 
Plantsani Groups .—In division 1, open to all, the leading class was 
that for nine stove and greenhouse plants, prizes of £5, £2 10s., and £1 
being offered. The first prize fell to Mr. Mould of Pewsey, whose col¬ 
lection included well flowered specimens of Ericas Irbyana andretortn 
major, Dipladenia profusa, Ixora Dixiana, Phoenocoma prolifera 
Barnesi, and moderately cood examples of Allamanda Hendersoni and 
Gloriosa superba. Mr. James of West Norwood had the next best 
group, but it was disqualified owing to his having overlooked the 
proviso in the schedule that two species or distinct varieties only of the 
same genus could be admitted, and having included three Ericas. A 
special prize wa°, however, awarded to him, fine examples of Ixora 
Fraseri, Dipladenia boliviensis. and Plumbago capensis being included 
in his group. Mr. Curry, gardener to Col. Pepper, Salisbury, was third.. 
With six variegated or handsome foliage plants the last-named ex¬ 
hibitor carried off the premier award, his Crotons (Queen Victoria, 
Weismanni, and Countess) were models of health and good culture, a. 
good Kentia Fosteriana, and fair examples of K. australis and Latanfa 
borbon ca completing his collection. Mr. Howe, gardener to Sir R. 
Sutton, Benham, followed, his best plants being a fine Latania borbonica. 
Alocasia macrorhiza, and Anthurium crystallinum. Mr. James took 
the remaining prize. 
Mr. Dockerill, gardener toG. W. Palmer, Esq., Reading, won with six 
stove and greenhouse Ferns, the species best represented being Alsophila. 
australis, very fine, Dicksonia antarctica, Nephrolepis exaltata, and Micro- 
lepia hirta cristata. The second prize fell to Mr. Howe, who had Dicksonia 
antarctica, Nephrolepis davallioides furoans, Platvcerium alcicorne,. 
and Gymnogramma chrysophylla in good condition ; the remaining. 
