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Ashford, looking unusually fresh and good for the season. Dahlias of 
all classes, single Pompon, Show, Fancy, and “Cactus” were excellent, 
Messrs. Keynes, Williams A Co., Salisbury ; Cheal A Son, Crawley ; 
and Paul A Son taking the leading prizes. Asters, Gladioli, and col¬ 
lections of hardy herbaceous flowers also occupying much space. 
Fruit was admirably represented, the general quality being superior 
to what could have been expected this season. For a collection of 
twelve dishes of fruits Mr. Ward, gardener to the Earl of Radnor, 
Longford Castle, Salisbury, was adjudged first honours, closely followed 
by Mr. C. J. Goldsmith, gardener to Mrs. C. A. Hoare, Kelsey Manor, 
Beckenham. Messrs. Ward, Baker, Godley, Osman, and Goldsmith 
shared the honours for black and white Grapes. Pine Apples, Plums, 
Peaches, Nectarines, Cherries, Melons, being largely shown by the ex¬ 
hibitors already named, with Messrs. Richards, Duncan, Gilmour, and 
Mundell. 
The non-competing exhibits were numerous, the local nurserymen 
contributing largely both of cut flowers and plants. 
CHELTENHAM.— September 12th and 13th. 
This was generally considered the best and most successful Exhi¬ 
bition yet held by the County of Glon-.ester and Cheltenham Royal 
Horticultural Society. The Winter Garden is admirably adapted for 
horticultural displays, and thanks to Mr. J. Cypher and a few other 
plant exhibitors, and a great number of competitors with cut flowers, 
fruit, and vegetables, a grand effect was produced. Mr. W. H. Bridge- 
water proves a most efficient Secretary, and much credit is due to him 
for the admirable arrangements made. 
In the most important plant classes Mr. J. Cypher had matters very 
much his own way, but it is doubtful if anyone could have wrested 
premier honours from him, so good was everything that he staged. His 
collection of six flowering plants consisted of large and fresh specimens 
of Ericas Eweriana and Thompsoni, Clerodendron Balfourianum, 
Statice profusa, Bougainvillea glabra, and Pancratium fragrans. The 
last named was a grand plant with nine immense spikes of bloom. Mr. 
J. F. Mould, Pewsey, was second, and Mr. Mackie, gardener to Mrs. 
Ruddle, Tewkesbury, third. For a collection of thirty plants in or out 
of bloom Mr. J. Cypher was well first, this grand bank of plants being 
quite a feature in the Show. It included several fine Kentias, Latanias, 
Cycads, Crotons, all in good health and colour, as well as many fine 
Ericas, Clerodendrons, Bougainvilleas, and other well-flowered plants. 
Messrs. Heath A Son, Cheltenham, were awarded the second prize for a 
creditable group, the third prize going to Mr. J. F. Mould. Mr. Mackie 
was first in the open class for six Tuberous Begonias, and Mr. H. Chap¬ 
man second ; and in another class for Begonias, not open to nurserymen, 
Mr. Enos Smith, gardener to Mrs. Pil rim, was first, and Mr. C. Hill, 
gardener to Mrs. McNeale, second, the exhibits being most praiseworthy 
in each instance. Mr. Lewis, gardener to Mrs. Lingwood, had a first 
prize for Achimenes, and also for Zonal Pelargoniums, Mr. Mansfield, 
gardener to Mrs. Gillilan, taking the second prize in the latter class. 
Fuchsias were poorly shown, Mr. Sparkes being awarded a second prize 
only. Mr. J. Cypher took the lead with exotic Ferns, Mr. E. Smith 
being a good second, and the last named was first for eighteen varieties 
of British Ferns, Messrs. Heath A Son second, and Mr. C. Lodge third. 
There were several classes for cut flowers, in all of which the com¬ 
petition was close and good. Messrs. Heath & Sons were well first for 
twenty four Dahlias, Mr. T. Hobbs, Bristol, being second, Mr. W. Shaw, 
Kidderminster, third, and Mr. J. Humphries, Chippenham, fourth. Mr. 
G. S. Walters, Caine, took the first prize in both classes for Asters, 
Messrs. T. Evry, and Campbell, Bath, obtaining the remaining prizes. 
The best twelve varieties of Roses cut in loose bunches of three were 
staged by Messrs. Heath A Son, Mr. Hobbs being second, and Messrs. 
Jefferies A Son, Cirencester, third. Mr. G. S. Walters was well first for 
twelve spikes of Gladioli, and the exhibits of Mr. A. A. Walters, Bath, 
who followed, and of Mr. T. Spencer, gardener to H. Moffat, Esq., Good¬ 
rich Court, the winner of the third prize, were also praiseworthy. In 
the class for twelve bunches of hardy herbaceous flowers Mr. J. Cypher 
made a grand display, and were easily first. All were cut with long 
i stems and arranged most effectively in a bank of moss, a welcome inno¬ 
vation well worthy of general imitation. Messrs. Heath A Son were 
second, and Mr. W. Smith third. Very beautiful and attractive also 
was the ornamental basket of plants which gained Mr. Cypher the first 
prize. In this instance Mr. Wonson, gardener to Mrs. Thompson, was 
second, and Mr. C. Hill third ; both having prettily arranged baskets. 
Fruit was extensively shown, the quality generally being very good, 
‘ and probably nowhere else would such low prizes, with the exception of 
' one class, attract so much competition. An extra class was provided 
for a collection of nine dishes of fruit, from which Pine Apples were 
excluded, and this attracted nine competitors from various parts of the 
' country. The first prize, value £10, was won by J. Dawes, gardener to 
M. Biddulph, Esq., M.P., Ledbury, who had fairly good Grapes and 
excellent Peaches, Figs, and other choice fruit. Mr. W. Child, gardener 
1 to the Earl of Coventry, Croome Court, Severn Stoke, was awarded the 
j second prize of £5, the third prize of £2 going to Mr. J. Id. Goodacre, 
gardener to the Earl of Harrington, Elvaston Castle, Derby, the 
exhibits in each instance being excellent. An extra prize of £5 was 
given to Mr. W. Pratt, gardener to the Marquis of Bath, Longleat, who, 
but for an unfortunate error in staging nine instead of twelve Plums in 
a dish, would have just won the first prize. The Grapes and Melons in 
Mr. Pratt’s collection were very superior. For a collection of six 
varieties Mr. Child was first, Lord Wantage second, and Mr. Siddall 
third ; and with four dishes Mr. Art ell, gardener to A. J. Shinner, Esq., 
was first, Mrs. Groves second, and Mr. A. James, gardener to the Rev. A. 
Coventry, third, all staging creditably. The prizes for Grapes were 
much too low. For instance, the first prize for six bunches of black 
Grapes in two varieties was only £1, and the least that ought to be done 
in the future is to double that sum and reduce the number of bunches 
to four. With greater liberality in this direction the Cheltenham 
Autumn Show would be one of the most noted in the country. Mr. C. 
Froud, gardener to the Rev. Canon Coventry, was placed first in all four 
classes for Grapes, and prizes were also taken by Mr. A. James, gardener 
to the Rev. G. Coventry, Mr. J. Dawes, Mr. Mackie, and Mr. E. Green, 
gardener to Major Bertie Roberts. There were also well-filled classes 
for Apples, Pears, Peaches, Nectarines, Melons, and other fruits, most of 
the prizewinners being found among the names already given. Alto¬ 
gether a capital show of fruit was on view. 
Vegetables are always exceptionally well shown at Cheltenham, the 
competition in the classes for collections and also for single dishes being 
very keen and close. Mr. Arkell was first for a collection of nine dishes, 
and was remarkably successful in various other classes. Several prizes 
were also won by Mr. J. Turk, Mr. A. James, Mr. Tiley, Mr. J. G. 
Kitching, Mr. A. Cook, Mr. T. Evry, and Mr. Child. There was good 
competition for the special prizes offered by Messrs. Webb A Sons, 
Wordsley, for a collection of six varieties, Mr. Arkell taking the lead 
with very fine examples, among which some of Messrs. Webb’s novelties 
were very prominent. Mr. T. Evry was second, and Mr. A. James third. 
For Messrs. Sutton A Sons’ prizes the competition was equally good, Mr. 
Arkell again being first, Mr. Child second, Mr. Wonson third, and Mr. 
J. G. Kitching fourth. 
GLASGOW AND WEST OF SCOTLAND. 
The autumn Show of this Society was held within the International 
Exhibition Grounds on the 12th. 13th, and 14th inst. Plants and fruit 
completely filled the grand hall, two large marquees erected in the 
grounds being devoted to cut flowers and vegetables. The entries were 
so numerous that a considerable number had to be put on tables in the 
open air. It is safe to say that no finer display has been seen in Glas¬ 
gow since the “ International ” about sixteen years ago ; indeed the 
Show was so large that it is only practicable to report the prizewinners 
in the open classes. The platform was decorated by Mr. R. Bullen, Curator, 
Royal Botanic Gardens, and was done admirably. Grand specimen 
Palms formed the background of the bank, finishing off at the lower 
part with Adiantums in perfect condition. An Orchid in the centre of 
this group, Lissochilus giganteus, attracted much attention, this being 
the second time it has flowered in Europe, a specimen in the possession 
of Sir Trevor Lawrence flowering last year for the first time. At the 
opposite end of the hall, and surrounding the Royal Throne, Messrs. 
Little A Ballantyne, Carlisle, had a collec:ion of Crotons and other fine- 
foliaged plants, grandly coloured specimens of C. Williamsi, C. Queen 
Victoria, C. Warreni, C. Disraeli, interspersed with nice plants of 
Asparagus plumosus—a charming arrangement that will not readily be 
forgotten. Messrs. Wylie A Lochhead kindly granted the use of this 
portion of the hall, and were well rewarded, as it was one of the mo3t 
interesting features of the Exhibition. A large table of flowering plants 
and Ferns were on exhibition from Messrs. Smith A Simon. Messrs. 
Austin A McAslan contributed a similar table, as also a capital collection 
of Apples from their new nurseries at Cathcart; both collections were 
very highly commended. Mr. Wm. Kidd, gardener to R. B. White, Esq., 
Ardarroch, Ga-elochhead, exhibited a fine stand of Allamanda bloom3 
and a beautiful stand of Orchids, including some finely coloured 
Cattleyas—C. Gaskelliana, C. speciosissima, and C. Loddigiesi. Lmlia 
elegans preciata was very conspicuous, the labellum being very richly- 
marked. Among other fine plants were Cypripedium Spicerianum, 
Miltonia spectabilis, and Oiontoglossums, a very highly commended 
exhibit. An observatory hive, showing bees at work, came from 
Wm. A J. D. McNally, Glenluce. 
Plants (open to all).—With a group of plants arranged for effect, 
space about 300 square feet, Messrs. J. A R. Thyne won the first prize 
with a tasteful arrangement. The only other competitor in this class 
was Mr. Jas. Bryson, nurseryman, Helensburgh. A more spirited 
competition took place for the ten specimen plants, six foliage and four 
in-flower. Mr. Jno. Sutherland, Victoria Nursery, Lenzie, secured the 
first position. Among his best plants were Davallia Mooreana, 7 feet 
through, a magnificent plant ; Croton Chelsoni, finely coloured ; Erica 
Marnnckiana. Kentias Canterburyana and Fosteriana, and a grand 
plant of Gleichenia flabellata. Mr. R. Grossart, Oswald Gardens, 
Edinburgh, was second; his plants were smaller, but very fresh. 
Davallia fiiiensis plumosa wa3 very fine; Erica retorta major, 
Anthurium Knighti, and Kentia Fosteriana were also very good. Jllr. 
Paton, Kilmarnock, had the third prize, his best plant being a huge 
specimen of Cycas revoluta. 
For six stove or greenhouse plants in flower Mr. Hugh Millar, 
gardener, Auchinraith, Bothwell, was first; a magnificent Phoenocoma 
was his best plant. Mr. Raeside was first with six fine-foliage plants, 
Mr. Geo. Neil, Greenhead Street, Newmilns, first for the best six exotic 
Ferns, and the same for three Ericas. Mr. Jno. Mathieson, gardener to 
J. L. Henderson, Esq., Westbank, Particle, had the best Palm. Mr. D. 
Wilson, gardener to Hugh Steven, Esq., Westmount, was again success¬ 
ful in carrying off the first prize for three Orchids, a good plant ®f 
Oncidium macranthum and two Odontoglossums, Alexandras and 
odoratum. Mr. John Sutherland had the best six Pitcher Plants, 
N. sanguinea, N. Lawrenceana, and N. Henryana being his best plants. 
For twelve table plants, foliage, Mr. Jno. McIntyre, Woodside Gardens, 
Darlington, was first with an exceptionally fine lot, Mr. R. Grossa:t 
