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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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W. W. B. Beach, Esq., Oakley Hall, Basingstoke, staged a magnificent 
one of Eucharis grandiflora, bearing fifty-three spikes of bloom. With a 
very fine Fuchsia from 7 feet to 8 feet high, 5 feet wide at the base, freely 
flowered and loosely trained, Mr. T. Russell was second. The best 
exotic Ferns came from Mr. Weaver, and healthy specimens they were, 
of fair size. The best hardy Ferns came from Mr. Kneller, gardener to 
W. 6. Portal, Esq., Malshanger Park, Basingstoke. Fuchsias were well 
staged by Mr. Russell. Mr. T Best, gardener to C. W. Chute, Esq., had 
the best table plants, closely followed by Mr. Kneller. 
For a miscellaneous group of plants for effect, not to exceed 10 feet 
the £5 5s. was the leading prize. Mr. Weaver was easily first with a 
bright yet light arrangement of suitable well-grown plants. Second, 
Mr. Dauncey, gardener to T. Beckford, Esq., Buckfield, Basingstoke, 
with a somewhat heavier arrangement. Coleus were well staged by 
Mr. D. Eckett, gardener to R. Blencowe, Esq., being freely grown and 
well coloured. 
Cut Flowers. —For twelve Roses Mr. Dauncey was first, staging 
neat, small blooms. For twelve Dah'ias, distinct, Mr. Bowerman was 
first with even, neat, well formed blooms, and also first for twelve 
quilled Asters, while Mr. Kneller took first honours for twelve bunches 
of cut flowers, distinct, with a neat, choice lot. The best twelve varieties 
of hardy herbaceous, Mr. Bowerman was a good first, staging an even 
stand of good varieties. 
Fruit. —One exhibitor (Mr. Best) had a collection of six dishes, 
Pines to be excluded. Black Hamburgh Grapes, Peaches, and Nectarines 
were his best. For two bunches of Black Hamburgh Grapes six com¬ 
peted, the best coming from Mr. T. Osman, gardener"to L. J. Baker, Esq., 
Ottershawe Park, Chertsey, with shapely bunches having good berries 
and colour. Second, Mr. Bowerman with smaller bunches. " Third, Mr. 
Kneller. For two bunches any other black Grape Mr. Kneller staged 
Gros Maroc with very fine berries, medium bunches, only wanting more 
time to make them perfect. Second, Mr. Osman with Alicante. Third, 
Mr. Bowerman. Mr. Kneller was first with the best two bunches of 
white Grapes other than Muscats with Buckland Sweetwater. Mr. 
Osman second. The last named competitor staged the best Muscat of 
Alexandria in that class, good shapely bunches, even berries, and colour 
fair. The best green-flesh Melon, Longleat Perfection, was staged by 
Mr. Kneller, while Mr. Bowerman had the first card for scarlet Melon 
with Blenheim Orange, and also the first for a dish of Nectarines, well 
coloured fruits of Elruge, Mr. Dauncey being second. Mr. Russell was 
first for a dish of Peaches with Noblesse, Mr. Dauncey being second. 
Vegetables. —For a collection of twelve varieties, not more than 
two kinds of Potatoes allowed, there were five entries. After a close in¬ 
spection the leading position was accorded to Mr. R. Lye. gardener to 
W. II. Kingsmill, Esq., who staged Reading Perfection Tomatoes, Duke 
of Albany Pea, Rousham Park Onion, Sutton’s White Gem Snowball 
Turnips, Prime Minister Potato, Ne Plus Ultra Bean, and Autumn Giant 
Cauliflowers as his most noteworthy dishes. Mr. Kneller was an ex¬ 
ceedingly close second, losing only by one point. Tomatoes Reading 
Perfection, Match ess Marrowfat Peas, and Snowdrop Potato were his 
best. Third, Mr. Bowerman. Mr. Kneller took the leading prize for 
six varieties, the prize being given by Messrs. Webb & Sons, Rousham 
Park Onion being especinlly fine. Mr. Lye was second. The same 
competitors held the same positions for six varieties, the prizes given by 
Messrs. Sutton & Sons, with good quality produce. Mr. Kneller fol¬ 
lowed up his previous successes by taking first honours for spring-sown 
Onions and for best brace of Cucumbers, both good. For a collection of 
nine distinct varieties of Potatoes, nine tubers of each, Mr. F. W. Geers, 
gardener to Captain Oldfield, was first with large even clean tubers of 
leading kinds. Mr. Dauncey second. 
Messrs. Sutton & Sons were awarded a certificate of merit for a new 
netted Gloxinia, very attractive in appearance, bearing large erect 
blooms. This firm also staged an extensive collection of hardy 
herbaceous flowers and annuals. 
SALISBURY.— August 23kd. 
Fortunate indeed are those managers of horticultural societies 
who during a season so unpropitious as the present one are favoured 
with fine weather for their annual show. It seemed at one time that the 
Show held in the Bishop’s Palace grounds on the above date was doomed 
to be a failure, as the morning broke with a leaden sky and heavy rain, 
but the weather steadily improved, the afternoon being fine. The 
attendance was large, and the Show a pronounced success in every way. 
The high quality of the exhibits throughout showed a decided advance 
upon those staged at any previous show held in the famous cathedral 
city, even in the palmy days of “ the okl society,” from the ruins of 
which the present one has been so rapidly buiit up, thanks to the 
untiring efforts of Mr. W. H. Williams, the Honorary Secretary, and the 
excellent Committee who assist him. 
In the principal class £15, £10, and £5 were offered for twelve stove 
and greenhouse plants, six foliage, and six flowering. Three well-known 
exhibitors competed for these prizes. Mr. G. Lock, gardener to W. B. 
Cleave, Esq., Crediton, was a good first, his flowering plants being large, 
fresh, and densely flowered, and the foliaged ones of great size and 
rich colour ; the most noteworthy among them being Erica Eweriana, 
a magnificent plant from 4 to 5 feet over ; Erica asmula, a perfect mass 
of flower ; Clerodendron Balfourianum, large and fresh ; and Bougain¬ 
villea glabra in first-rate condition. Among foliaged plants were grand 
examples of Encephalartos villosus ampliatus, Cycas circinalis, and a 
tremendous Latania borbonica. Crotons were represented by grand 
specimens of C. Warreni and C. Williamsi, remarkably well coloured. 
Mr. J. Cypher, Cheltenham, was second, his plants being smaller 
throughout, but very fresh and clean. The best specimens were 
Bougainvillea glabra splendidly flowered, Ixora Fraseri, Erica venosa, 
and Clerodendron Balfourianum. Third, Mr. Wills, gardener to Mrs. 
Pearce, Basset, Southampton, whose collection contained a well trained 
and beautifully flowered specimen of Erica obbata purpurea. For a 
group of plants arranged for effect in a semicircular space 12 feet in 
diameter Mr. Lock again led the way with an arrangement which for 
elegance, finish, and well-balanced colouring would be hard to surpass. 
Mr. Wills was second with a bright group, but somewhat formal, and 
Mr. Wilkins, gardener to Lady Theodore Guest, Henstridge, was third f 
his groundwork was very well done, but the surface plants scarcely set 
up enough, and two Caladiums in the background would have been 
better left out. For six stove and greenhouse plants in bloom Mr. Lock 
was first, showing medium-sized, even plants of Dipladenia amabilis-, 
Erica Farrieana, Erica Aitoniana, Ixora Duffi, Allamanda Hendersoni,. 
and Phcenocoma prolifera Barnesi. Second, Mr. Williams, Clerodendron 
Balfourianum and Eucharis grandiflora being his best plants. Mr. 
Curry, gardener to Colonel Pepper, Milford Hill, Salisbury, was third.. 
Three good groups of six exotic Ferns were shown, Mr. Wills coming in 
first with good sized even specimens, Mr. Wilkins being a close second, 
and Mr. Smith, gardener to the Lord Bishop of Salisbury, third with 
smaller but remarkably fresh specimens. 
For six Begonias, distinct, Mr. H. W. Ward, gardener to the Earl of 
Radnor, Longford Castle, Salisbury, was easily first with well-flowered 
even plants. Mr. Wilkins second, and Mr. E. Thornton, gardener to 
Mrs. Greenwood, Harnham Cliff, Salisbury, was third. Fuchsias were 
not shown in large numbers, nor were they of great size. Well-flowered 
specimens secured for Mr. F Wills the first prize : Beautiful, Charming, 
and Elegance were the best in his half dozen. Second, Mr. L. Brown, 
Portland Place, Salisbury. 
Five pounds were offered as the first prize for a group of plants, 
arranged for effect in a semicircle 10 feet in diameter, the com¬ 
petition being confined to gentlemen’s gardeners. Seven competed, 
which made quite a display in themselves, all being exceedingly well 
done. Mr. Lock was arnin to the front, winning the £5 cup or money 
given by Messrs. Keynes Williams & Co., of Salisbury, with a grace¬ 
ful arrangement similar to his first prize group in the open classes. 
Second, Mr. J. Budd, gardener to F. G. Dalgety, Esq., Lockerley Hall, 
Romsey ; Mr. Wills being third. Another class was provided for a group 
of plants of the same size and shape as the last-named one, but the. 
competition in this case was confined to amateurs within a radius of six 
miles of Salisbury, the first prize being a cup given by the Mayor of 
Salisbury, and valued at £5. This was well won by Mr. L. Brown 
with a light, and in every way beautiful arrangement, the exhibitor 
having evidently studied the tasteful exhibits in the open classes in 
previous years. Dr. F. W. Coates was second, his background being 
very good, but the front too flat; Mr. Lovibond third. For a group of 
plants arranged for effect, 8 feet in diameter, Mr. Gregory was 
first, and Mr. Greenwood second. Mr. J. Nightingale, Wilton, was first 
for six Ferns ; Mr. L. Brown, for a like number of Pelargoniums. For 
four Pelargoniums with variegated foliage Mr. T. S. Fletcher was 
successful. The six best Coleus came from Mr. G. Smith, Wilton Road. 
Salisbury ; and three very fine pots of Lilium auratum won for Mr. 
Gregory the first prize. 
Fruit. —In many classes this was both numerously and well shown, 
the black Grapes being especially good ; the white ones in some cases 
showed the effect of the unfavourable season by their rather green 
appearance. For a collection of eight dishes of fruit Mr. Ward was 
first, showing fine examples of Madresfield Court Grape, the bunches 
being of medium size, berries very large and beautifully coloured ; 
Muscat of Alexandria, large bunches fairly well coloured ; a well-ripenecl 
Smooth Cayenne Pine; fine Scarlet Invincible Melon, Pineapple 
Nectarines, Goshawk Peaches, Negro Largo Figs, and rather small 
Apricots. Mr. Evans, gardener to Lady Louisa Ashburton, Melchet 
Court, Romsey, was a close second. He had well-coloured Black 
Hamburgh and fairly good Muscat of Alexandria Grapes, a neat Queen 
Pine, good William Tillery Melon, grand Brunswick Figs, Lord Napier 
Nectarine, well coloured, but rather small for the variety, Barrington 
Peaches, and Moor Park Apricots. Mr. A. Miller, gardener to H. W. 
Long, Esq., M.P., Rood Ashton Park, Trowbridge, was a good third, his 
collection containing a grand Smooth Cayenne Pine weighing about 
7 lbs., but a few of the uppermost pips were rather green. His 
Nectarines, Figs, and Melon were also very good. Mr. Lock was first 
for a Pine Apple with a fine Smooth Cayenne, Mr. Ward be>ng a 
good second with the same variety, and Mr. Evans third with a Queen. 
Muscat of Alexandria was staged by five exhibitors. Mr. T. Northeast, 
gardener to Mrs. Torrence. South Bavant, Warminster, was first with large 
bunches, and berries fairly well coloured. Second, Mr. Haines, gardener 
to the Earl of Radnor, Coleshill House, Highworth, with compact 
bunches and large berries. Seven lots were put up in the class for three 
bunches of Black Hamburgh, the first prize being justly awarded to 
Mr. Chalk, gardener to G. Read, Esq.. Westwood, Salisbury, for splendid 
examples, being large in bunch and berry, and beautifully coloured- 
Mr. Ward was second with smaller, but well-coloured bunches ; Mr. 
Inglefield, gardener to Sir John Kelk, Bart., Tedworth House, Marl¬ 
borough, third. For three bunches for any other white Mr. Ward was a 
good first with Buckland Sweetwater in good condition, Mr. Haines 
being second with well-coloured Foster's Seedling, and Mr. W. Neville, 
gardener to F. W. Flight, Esq., Twyfot'd, third with the same variety. 
Mr. Ward was again to the front in the class for three bunches of black, 
