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and Lady Hardinge. Japanese, back row—Boule d’Or, Belle Paule. Yal 
d’Andorre, Ralph Brocklebank, Meg Merrilies, Yal d’Andorre, Stanstead 
White, and Boule d’Or. Middle row—Avalanche, E. Molyneux, M. 
Tarin, Avalanche, Jeanne Dffiaux, Golden Meg Merrilies, Mdlle. Paule 
Dutour, and E. Molyneux. Front row—Criterion, Elaine, Golden 
Dragon, Madame J. Laing, M. J. M. Pigny, Madame Baco, Stanstead 
White, and Charlotte de Montcabrier. For twenty-four incurved 
blooms, distinct, only two competitors staged blooms. Mr. G. Burden, 
gardener to G. Cockburn, Esq., was placed first, and Mr. D. Forbes, 
gardener to A. Holt, Esq., Crofton, Aigburth, second. The varieties in 
the first stand were :—Back row—Lord Alcester, John Salter, Empress 
of India, Alfred Salter, Emily Dale, Beauty, Golden Empress, and 
Queen of England. Middle row—Lord Wolseley, Mrs. Heale, Jardin 
des Plantes, Princess of Wales, Hero of Stoke Newington, Jeanne d’Arc, 
and Princess of Teek. Front row—Princess Beatrice, Charles Gibson, 
Nil Desperandum, Sir Stafford Carey, Mr. Bunn, Refulgens, Mrs. N. 
Davis, and Lady Hardinge. In the corresponding class for twenty-four 
Japanese the same exhibitor was again first with even bright coloured 
flowers. Of back row Golden Dragon, E. Molyneux, Madame C. 
Audiguier, Fair Maid of Guernsey, Criterion, Meg Merrilies, Marguerite 
Marrouch, and Boule d’Or. Middle row—Madame J. Laing, Pelican, 
Yal d’Andorre, Ralph Brocklebank, Belle Paule, Jeane Ddlaux, Madame 
J. M. Pigny, and M. Tarin. Front row—Elaine, Thunberg, Florence 
Percy, J. Laing, Martha Harding, Madame de Sevin, Soleil Levant, and 
Mrs. Cannell. Mr. J. Jellico was second, and Mr. R. Foster, gardener 
to H. Thompson, Esq., Thingwall Hall, Broad Green, third. For 
eighteen incurved, and the same number of Japanese, Mr. C. Osborne, 
gardener to H. J. Robinson, Esq., Aymestry Court, Woolton, was success¬ 
ful in both classes. Seven boxes were staged in the class for twelve 
incurved, and Mr. G. Butler, gardener to Thos. Drysdale, Esq., Moreus 
House, Mossley Hill, was well first. Mr. A. R. Cox and Mr. T. Foster, 
Green Bank, were second and third respectively. For twelve Japanese 
Mr. G. Butler was first amongst six competitors, and staged good flowers. 
Both trained and untrained plants were shown in better condition 
than has been the case for two or three years past, the latter being far 
in advance of any previously staged. For four large flowered trained 
plants Mr. J. Hughes, gardener to H. Mclver, Esq., was first with large 
fresh specimens, carrying very perfect blooms of John Salter, Jardin des 
Plantes, Mrs. G. Rundle, and Lady Hardinge. Mr. J. Harrison, gardener 
to Mrs. W. G. Bateson, New Ileys, Allerton, was second with capital 
plants. For one plant the last-named exhibitor was first, and Mr. J. 
Hughes second. For four trained Pompons Mr. Harrison took the lead 
with grand examples of White Cedo Nulli, St. Michael, Marroon Model, 
and Lilac Cedo Nulli ; Mr. J. Hughes and Mr. W. Bustard, gardener to 
J. Lewis, Esq., were second and third. For one Pompon Mr. J. Hughes 
was first. For one standard Mr. Harrison was first, and Mr. J. Hughes 
for one pyramid. For a group of plants Mr. J. Warrington was first, 
and Mr. H. Stone, gardener to H. Bennett, Esq., Weston House, second. 
Stove and greenhouse plants were in some cases better than they have 
been on past occasions. For six the chief prizes were secured by Mr. 
A. R. Cox, Mr. Jellico, Mr. W. Bustard, Mr. T. Jones, gardener to W. C. 
Clark, Esq., Orleans House; Mr. T. Gowen, gardener to R. Brocklehurst, 
Esq.; Mr. J. Hurst, gardener to W. B. Bowring, Esq ; Mr. A. R. Smith, 
gardener to D. de Yharrondo, and Mr. C. Evans, gardener to W. Maxwell, 
Esq., Holmfield. 
The display of Orchids was a slight improvement both in the quality 
and quantity of the exhibits. The prizes offered in the four classes 
were well contested, and the most successful exhibitors were Mr. C. 
Osborne ; Mr. J. Edwards, gard'ener to H. Tate, Esq., Allerton Beeches ; 
Mr. A. R. Smith ; Mr. J. Madsley,gardener to W. C. Atkinson, Esq.; Mr. 
W. Wilson; Mr. J. Edward; Mr. J. McGrath, gardener to R. R. Heap, 
Esq., West Derby, and Mr. J. Bounds, gardener to A. L. Jones, Esq. 
Fruit. —The display of fruit was one of the best at any exhibition 
this autumn. No less than twenty classes were devoted to fruit, and 
every one of them was well filled. For twelve dishes, distinct, Mr. J. H. 
Goodacre, gardener to the Earl of Harrington, Elvaston Castle, Derby, 
won leading honours with good Queen and Smooth Cayenne Pines, 
excellent Muscat of Alexandria, Gros Colman, Golden Queen, and 
Alicante Grapes, Coe’s Golden Drop Plums, a good Melon, Marie Louise 
and Pitmaston Duchesse Pears very fine, Blenheim Pippin and King of 
the Pippins Apples. Mr. J. Bennett, gardener to the Hon. C. H. Wynne, 
North Wales, was a close second ; and Mr. J. Wallis, gardener to Ralph 
Sneyd, Esq., Keele Hall, third. For six dishes three collections were 
staged. Mr. T. Elsworthy, gardener to A. R. Gladstone, Esq., took the 
lead with remarkably fine Alicante and Golden Queen Grapes, Marie 
Louise and Louise Bonne de Jersey Pears, Best of All Melon, and Cox’s 
Orange Pippin Apples ; second, Mr. J. Bounds ; third, Mr. E. Gregg, 
gardener to W. 0. N. Shaw, Esq., Arrow Park, Birkenhead. Pines were 
large, and all the exhibits were of the first quality. For two fruits Mr. 
M. Geeson, gardener to the Duke of Newcastle, Clumber, Worksop, first ; 
Mr. J. Elsworthy second ; and Mr. G. Gibson, gardener to Mrs. Banks, 
Wigan, third. For one fruit the same exhibitor was again first, Mr. J. 
Bennett second, and Mr. G. Gibson third, the first prize fruit being 
particularly large. 
For two bunches of black Grapes (Muscat flavour) no less than 
eight competitors staged against three last year. Mr. J. Ferguson, 
gardener to Mrs. Patterson, Rock Ferry, was first with Mrs. Pince in 
superb condition, Mr. J. Hollingsworth, gardener to J. F Cambell, Esq., 
second, and Mr. A. Collins, gardener to S. Smith, Esq., M.P., Princess 
Park, third, both staging the same variety. For two bunches of Alicante 
no less than fifteen lots were staged, and every one worthy of a prize. 
The post of honour was gained by Mr. T. Elsworthy with faultless 
examples, and the same may be said of those staged by Mr. Goodacre 
for the second award. Mr. J. Downham, gardener to E. H. Harrison, 
Esq., Eastham, third. For two bunches of black Grapes (any variety) 
fifteen exhibitors again staged. Mr. J. Ferguson was again ahead with 
large splendidly finished bunches of Gros Guillaume ; Mr. A. Collins 
second with the same variety, and Mr. Goodacre third with Gros Colman, 
well coloured and very large berries. Some splendid Grapes had to be 
passed over in this class. For two bunches of Muscat of Alexandria Mr. 
G. Middleton, gardener to R. Pilkington, Esq., Rainford Hall, St. Helens, 
was first amongst nine exhibits. Er. D. Lindsay, gardener to Sir Thos. 
Edwardes Moss, Bart., Otterspool, second, and T. H. Rathbone, 
Esq., Alton Towers, Stoke-on-Trent, third. The first prize bunches were 
as near perfection as any we have seen staged. For two bunches any 
other white, Mr. A. Collins was first with Golden Queen; Mr. D 
Lindsay and Mr. Elsworthy second and third respectively with the same 
kind. Eight lots were staged. For four bunches Mr. J. H. Goodacre 
took the lead with good examples of Lady Downe’s, Alicante, Mrs. Pear¬ 
son and Muscat of Alexandria ; Mr. G. Middleton second, and Mr. J. 
Hollingsworth third. Six collections being staged. The Grapes 
throughout were decidedly more numerous and of much better appear¬ 
ance than we have ever before seen at this Society’s Exhibition. Pears 
were not of average quality, and except the first and second collections 
in the class for eight dishes they need no particular comment, the classes 
were even better filled than usual. For eight dishes Mr. Goodacre was 
first with grand Beurr6 Diel, Beurre Boussoch, BeunA Bachelier, Louise 
Bonne de Jersey, Pitmaston Duchesse, Marie Louise, Beurr6 Hardy, and 
Duchesse d’Angoulcme. Mr. W. Mease, Wyncote, Allerton, was second. 
For four dishes Mr. J. Kelly was first. For one dish Mr. Mease was first 
with Marie Louise. For six dishes of dessert Apples Mr. Goodacre was 
first with Nonesuch, Blenheim Pippin, Ribston Pippin, Astrachan, Cox’s 
Pomona, and King of the Pippins. Mr. J. Davies, gardener to Rev. H. 
Arkwright, Bodenliam, was second ; and Mr. A. Williams, The Lawn, 
Bodenham, third. For three dishes, Mr. J. Bounds was well first 
amongst eleven competitors. For eight dishes culinary varieties, Mr. T. 
Davis was well first with very large fruit of Annie Elizabeth, Warner’s 
King, Peasgood’s Nonesuch, Ecklinville, New Hawthornden, Alfriston 
and Emperor Alexander. Mr. A. Williams Second, and Mr. Goodacre 
third. For four dishes Mr. R. Pinnington, gardener to E. Banner, Esq. 
was first. 
Miscellaneous exhibits as usual were numerous and well worthy of 
notice, but we regret to say that the pressure on our columns compels us 
to pass over what added materially to the attractions of perhaps the 
finest Exhibition of the year. 
LEEDS.—Nov. 20th and 21st. 
A successful Exhibition was held on the dates named in the Leeds 
Town Hall. The severe frosts had reduced the number of specimen 
plants and groups, although sufficient were staged to make a creditable 
display. Cut blooms were contributed in good numbers and of average 
quality for the season. The Exhibition was opened by the Mayor, and 
it is to be hoped that the Society, which has had a chequered career, 
will on this occasion recoup itself financially, as the Committee have 
striven hard to make the shows a success. On this occasion the duties 
of Secretary were efficiently carried out by Mr. J. H. Clark ; the staging 
arrangements were attended to efficiently by Mr. P. Featherstone, 
Chairman of Committee. 
Cut blooms formed the most important part of the Exhibition, there¬ 
fore merit notice first. The principal class was that for thirty-six dis¬ 
tinct varieties, half to be Japanese and half incurved. Mr. T. B. Morton, 
Mowden Bridge Nurseries, Darlington, Durham, was easily first, his 
Japanese being heavy, well arranged, while the incurved were of goodsize 
but a trifle rough. The names were ;—Japanese—Etoile de Lyon, Mdlle. 
Lacroix, Belle Paule, Gloriosum, Mdlle. Paule Dutour, Ralph Brockle¬ 
bank, Holborn Beauty, La Triomphante, Boule d’Or, Mr. H. Weliam, 
Criterion, Val d’Andorre, Stanstead White, M. Baco, Mdlle. Louise Leroy, 
Edwin Molyneux, Avalanche, Meg Merrilies. Incurved—Queen of 
England, John Salter, Lord Alcester, Princess of Wales, Golden Queen 
of England, Empress of India. Lord Wolseley, Golden Empress, 
Jeanne°d’Arc, Prince Alfred, Refulgens, Beverley, Sir Stafford Carey, 
Mr. Bunn, Mrs. Heale. Mr. Midgley, gardener to H. Mason, Esq., Bank- 
side, Bingley, was second, and had smaller flowers throughout. Third, 
Mr. H. Featherstone, Kirkstall, Leeds. For twenty-four distinct 
varieties, half incurved and half Japanese, there was only one entry, 
the first honours being awarded to Mr. T. Barclay, gardener to R. 
Clough, Esq., Keighley, the varieties being :—Japanese—Mdlle. Lacroix, 
La Triomphante, Boule d’Or, Yal d’Andorre, Criterion, Ralph Brockle¬ 
bank, Baronne de Prailly, Madame C. Audiguier, Elaine, Sarah Owen, 
Jeanne Dffiaux, M. Freeman. Incurved—Nil Desperandum, Queen of 
England, Mr. Bunn, Empress of India, Beverley, Jeanne d’Arc, Reful- 
gens, Lord Alcester, Prince of Wales, Princess of Wales, Mrs. W. Ship- 
man, and Lord Wolseley. For twelve Japanese, distinct, Mr. Morton 
was first with a good stand of blooms, showing Etoile de Lyon, Belle 
Paule, Gloriosum, Edwin Molyneux, Le Sceptre Toulousain, Fair Maid 
of Guernsey. Mdlle. Lacroix, Amy Furze, Meg Merrilies, Marguerite 
Marrouch, Ralph Brocklebank, and Stanstead White. Mr. Midgley 
second with smaller blooms. 
Mr Morton a°uin took first honours for twelve incurved with medium- 
fresh blooms of Queen of England, Golden Queen of England, 
Salter, Jeanne d’Arc. John Salter, Empress of India, Princess of 
Lord Alcester, Golden Beverley, Lord Wolseley, Beverley, and 
