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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ September 13,188*. 
colour good; and Buckland Sweetwater, short stocky bunches, fair 
berries of good finish. 
For a collection of five varieties, two bunches of each, only two com¬ 
peted, the best collection coming from Mr. W. Allan, gardener to Lord 
Suffield, Gunton Park, Norwich, who staged Alicante, large in berry and 
of fair colour ; Gros Maroc, having very large berries, which only re¬ 
quired a little more colour to make them perfect; Foster’s Seedling, 
small compact bunch, finely coloured ; Duke of Buccleuch, good berries 
of moderate colour ; and Muscat of Alexandria, good bunches, fair 
berries, and colour. Second Mr. T. Osman, gardener to L. J. Baker, 
Esq., Ottershaw Park, Chertsey, with good produce. 
Black Hamburgh, three bunches, brought eight competitors, the best 
fruit coming from Mr. J. Taverner, gardener to Sir A. K. Macdonald, 
Bart., Woolmer Lodge, Liphook, who had medium sized bunches with 
berries of good colour. Second Mr. Jas. Chalk, gardener to G. Read, 
Esq., Wilton Road, Salisbury, larger bunches, of good form, berries 
rather small and slightly rubbed. Messrs. Rivers &; Son, Sawbridge- 
worth, were third with clusters rather uneven in berry, but well 
coloured. For three bunches of Muscat of Alexandria six competed. 
Mr. W. Taylor, gardener to Jas. Chaffin, Esq., Bath, was easily first with 
immensely large bunches of good form and colour, with the excep¬ 
tion of one—the largest—which was badly spotted at the point of most 
of the berries, which detracted much from its otherwise handsome 
appearance. Mr. Pratt was second with finely shaped bunches, larger 
berries rather loose and not well coloured. Mr. C. J. Goldsmith followed 
with smaller bunches of good colour. 
The next class was for three bunches of Gros Maroc, in which nine 
competed, Mr. M. Gleeson, Clumber, Worksop, being easily first with 
handsome bunches, large and even in berry, of beautiful finish, in fact 
perfect specimens of this showy Grape ; Mr. W. Taylor was second with 
much larger bunches, but the berries very short of colour ; Mr. W. 
Allan was third with the largest berries, but not coloured. For Madres- 
field Court Mr. W. Taylor was first with large shapely bunches, good in 
berry, and of fair colour ; second, Mr. J. H. Goodacre ; third, Mr. J. 
Berry, Tewkesbury Lodge, Forest Hill. The class for three bunches 
of Alicante produced eight compet tors, the best fruit coming from Mr. 
J. Hollingworth, gardener to J. F. Campbell, Esq., Woodseat, Uttoxeter, 
with capitally shaped bunches, though not large, with good berries'; 
second, Mr. W. Taylor, larger bunches, but not so good in finish ; third, 
Mr. C. Griffin, gardener to Miss Christy, Coombe Bank, Kingston-on- 
Thames. For three bunches of any other white variety nine entered the 
lists, the best coming from Mr. F. Lee, gardener to Mrs. Lyne Stephens, 
Lynford Hall, Mundford, who showed large bunches of Buckland 
Sweetwater, the berries rather uneven, colour good but rubbed somewhat; 
Mr. J. Berry was second with Foster’s Seedling, compact bunches, good 
berries, and of fair colour; Mr. J. Hollingwortli was third with 
Trebbiano. For any other black variety Mr. Goodacre was first among 
five competitors with three small bunches of Alnwick Seedling, perfect 
in form and evenness of berry, also finely coloured ; Mr. L. Jennings, 
Forest Lodge, Farnborough. was second with the same variety, smaller 
bunches, but good in quality ; Mr. F. Lee was third with the same 
variety. 
Baskets of black Grapes, not less than 12 lbs., Mr. J. Bury, gardener, 
Tewkesbury Lodge, Forest Hill, was placed first with six faultless 
bunches of Alnwick Seeding of good form, large in berry, and well 
finished ; Mr. W. Taylor, gardener to J. Chaffin, Esq., Bath, closely fol¬ 
lowed with heavier bunches of the same variety, but not quite so good 
in colour ; Mr. J. Taverner, gardener to Sir A. K. Macdonald, Bart., 
Woolmer Lodge, Liphook, was third with Black Hamburgh. Mr. G. 
Duncan, gardener to C. T. Lucas, Esq., Warnham Court, Horsham, was 
to the front in the corresponding class for white Grapes with splendidly 
finished Muscats, Messrs. W. Lane and W. Pratt following with admir¬ 
able examples of the same variety. There were seventeen exhibits in 
these two classes combined. 
Peaches and Nectarines. —These were staged in large numbers, and 
it was surprising to see how well coloured the majority were considering 
the season. The most successful exhibitor was Mr. Divers, gardener to 
J. T. Hopwood, Esq., Ketton Hall, Stamford, who took first honours for 
a collection of six dishes of Peaches and six dishes of Nectarines, 
distinct, with large and -well-coloured fruits of Crimson Galande, 
Dymond, Princess of Wales, Barrington, Bellegarde, and Princess of 
Wales Peaches ; Victoria, Albert Victor, Lord Napier, Pine Apple, Rivers’ 
Orange, and Dryden Nectarines. Second, Mr. Goodacre, with fine fruit 
of Bellegarde and Downshire Peaches ; Rivers’ Orange, Pitmaston 
Orange, and Violette Hative Nectarines. Third, Messrs. Rivers. 
For four dishes of Peaches, distinct varieties, Mr. Divers was again 
first among six lots, the varieties being the same as in his previous col¬ 
lection. The dishes were even, and the fruit of capital colour. Mr. 
Mclndoe, gardener to Sir J. Pease, Hutton Hall, Guisborough, was 
second, his fruit not bein? so even in size, Golden Eagle and Princess of 
Wales being best. Mr. Jennings, Farnborough, was third. For four 
dishes of Nectarines Mr. Divers again occupied the premier position with 
fine highly coloured fruits of Dryden, Spencer, Pine Apple, and Lord 
Napier. Mr. Goodacre was second, the fruit being smaller. Mr. C. J. 
Goldsmith was third. For one dish of six Peaches nineteen competed, 
producing a fine display. Mr. George Goldsmith, gardener to Sir E G. 
Loder, Bart., Floore, Weedon, occupied the post of honour with large 
highly coloured Violette Hative. Second, Mr. W. Manning, gardener to 
G. Taylor, Esq., Margery Hall, Reigate, with Noblesse ; Mr. Divers and 
Mr. Jennings equal third with Prince of Wales and Crawford’s Early. 
Twelve staged in the class for six Nectarines, the best coming from Mr. 
J, Douglas, gardener to Mrs. Whitbourn, Great Gearies, Essex, a fine 
dish of Humboldt. Mr. G. Duncan, gardener to C. T. Lucas, Esq., 
Warnham Court, Horsham, who showed Pitmaston Orange, very large,, 
was second ; and Mr. J. Bury third. Nineteen competed for the prizes 
offered for best green-flesh Melon. Mr. Goodacre was first with Royal 
Horticultural Prize. Second, Mr. W. Sullivan, gardener, Fawkliam 
Manor, Dartford, with Sutton’s Imperial Green Flesh. Mr. C. Gold¬ 
smith, The Gardens, Polesden, Dorking, was third with the same varietv. 
For the best scarlet-fleshed Melon there were seventeen entries. Mr. C. 
Waite, gardener to the Hon. Col. W. P. Talbot, Glenhurst, Esher, was 
first with Hybrid Scarlet; Mr. C. Goldsmith second with Bloxholnj 
Hall ; Mr. C. J. Goldsmith third. _ 
Apples and Pears. —These on the whole were of fair quality.. For 
twelve dishes of Apples Mr. A. Waterman was first with good specimens 
of Ecklinville Seeding, Stirling Castle, Peasgood’s Nonesuch, Lord Suf¬ 
field, Stone’s Apple, Lady Honniker, Duchess of Oldenburg, Gravenstein, 
Red Astrachan, Quarrenden. Kerry Pippin, and Worcester Pearmain. 
Mr. J. Butler was second with grand examples of The Queen, Frogmore 
Prolific, Grand Duke. Messrs. G. & J. Lane, St. Mary’s Cray, were 
third, Emperor Alexander being one of their best dishes. Mr. J. 
Mclndoe, The Gardens. Hutton Hall, Guisborough, also had some fine 
fruit, but uneven in size. But this exhibitor took the lead for.the same 
number of dishes of Pears, showing fruit of excellent quality, including 
richly coloured Clapp’s Favourite and Williams’ Bon ChrStien, also 
immense Beurr6 Diel and Pitmaston Duchess. Mr. J. Butler was 
second ; his best dishes were very fine Windsor, Beurrd d’Amanlis, 
Beurre Goubalt, Louise Bonne, and Clapp’s Favourite. Mr. C. J. Gold¬ 
smith was third. Mr. A. Waterman was to the fore with three dishes of 
Apples (ripe); Worcester Pearmain and Red Astrachan were very 
bright. Mr. F. Miller, gardener to J. T. Friend, Esq., Margate, and 
Mr. J. Butler were second and third respectively. Mr. Butler had the 
best three dishes of Pears. 
Plums. —The prizes offered for Plums in three classes of four dishes 
each brought a good number of competitors with very fair fruit. Mr. 
A. Waterman was first with red Plums, having Pond’s Seedling, Prince 
of Wales, Sultan, and Victoria ; Mr. Thomas Lockie, Oakley Court, 
Windsor, second ; and Mr. J. Butler, gardener to A. J. Thomas, Esq., 
Orchard Lane, Sittingbourne, third. Mr. T. Lockie was first with yel¬ 
low and green varieties, staging Jefferson’s, Washington, Golden Gage,, 
and Guthrie’s Late Gage ; Mr. E. Chadwick, gardener to E. M. Nelson, 
Esq., Hanger Hill House, Ealing, was second ; and Mr. J. Neighbour, 
gardener to E. J. Wythes, Esq , Bickley Park, Chislehurst, third ; there 
were fourteen entries. For the four dishes of purple varieties, Mr. W. 
Iggulden, gardener to the Earl of Cork, Marston House, Frome, secured 
first honours with even samples ; Mr. H. W. Ward, second ; and Mr. T, 
Lockie third. There were only four exhibitors in the class for two- 
dishes of Figs, and these were only of ordinary merit. Mr. C. Ross, 
gardener to G. B. Eyre, Esq., Welford Park, Newbury, was first with 
Bourjasotte Grise and White Marseilles, followed by Mr. J. Crawford 
and Mr. R. Parker. 
Tomatoes.— These were but poorly represented, only three collections 
of six varieties were staged. Mr. C. J. Waite, gardener to Col. Hon. 
W. P. Talbot, Esher, being first with large and even fruit. Mr. C. J„ 
Goldsmith was a close second ; Mr. J. W. Silver, The _ Norbury and 
Streatham Nurseries, third, Silver’s Golden Queen being the most 
noticeable in this collection. Messrs. J. Carter & Co. offered prizes 
for two dishes of Tomatoes of the Blenheim Orange and Sandwich Island 
varieties. There were only two competitors, and in both the examples, 
were small. Messrs. Sutton & Sons presented special prizes for nine 
specimens of Reading Perfection. Mr. G. H. Richards, Somerley, Ring- 
wood, was a good first with large and handsome fruit; Mr. C. J. Waite 
second. Mr. J. W. Reed, gardener to E. Pettit, Esq., Weybridge, and 
Mr. E. Chadwick were third and fourth. Nine dishes were staged, and 
all were creditable. 
A first class certificate was granted for a Melon shown by Mr. 
Brutton, Yeovil. It was stated to be the result of a cross with Victory 
of Bath and Hero of Lockinge, medium size, well netted, green flesh, 
and of exquisite flavour ; it is Darned Brutton’s Perfection. A similar 
award was made for Thames Ditton Hero, exhibited by Mr. V* 
Palmer, Thames Ditton House, the variety being apparently of the 
Victory of Bath type, and richly flavoured. 
Flowees.—G ladioli, Asters, Hollyhocks, and other flowers were ex¬ 
hibited ; also plants of early Chrysanthemums and Cockscombs. We have 
only space for the chief prizewinners, and must defer the publication of 
notes on the Gladioli we have received from “ D., Deal.'' Messrs. J. Burrell 
and Co.. Cambridge, were the only exhibitors in the class for thirty-six 
Gladioli, and were awarded the first prize. In the amateurs’ class for 
eighteen spikes Rev. H. H. D’Ombrain was in his old Dosition, first; Mr. 
E. A. Weston, Colne, fol'owing. For twelve spikes Messrs. W. J. Jones, 
Larkall, Bath; W. H. Apthorpe, Cambridge ; and S. T. Wright, Ross, 
were the prizewinners in the order named. Messrs. Webb & Brand, 
Saffron Walden ; and Mr. F. Blandford, West Dulwich, had the priz s 
for Hollyhocks ; Messrs. Saltmash, Janes, and Walters those for Asters. 
Messrs. J. Prewett, Hammersmith; A. Gibson, Halstead Place ; and 
H. James, Norwood, were placed in the order named for indoor flowers. 
The prizes for Cockscombs fell to Messrs. T. Lockie, Oakley Court; G. 
Saunders, Charlewood Park ; and R. Spink, Horley ; all staging well. 
Messrs. Davis and Jones, W. Piercy, and G. Miles, Brighton, were suc¬ 
cessful, in the order named, with good groups of Chrysanthemums. 
Extra prizes were adjudged to Messrs. Paul & Son, Cheshunt, for a fine 
collection of cut Roses ; to Messrs. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, for a 
splendid assortment of cut flowers ; and to Messrs. J, Laing & Co., Forest 
Hill, for a grand collection of Begonias. 
