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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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With six Orchids Mr. Curror. gardener to Geo. Douglas, Esq., Esk- 
bank, was first wdth grand pieces of Cattleya Trianie, Dendrobiutns 
fimbriatum, oculatum. Wardianutn, Devonianum, and nobile. Mr. 
Grossart was second, having a very noteworthy plant of Cymbidium 
Lowianum. In the class for three plants Mr. McIntyre was first, and 
Mr. Patterson second, the names being reversed in the one plant class. 
A good piece of Cypripedium hirsutissimum was the premier plant. A 
few Orchids were exhibited by Mr. McIntyre, including a good specimen 
of Dendrobium Leetchianum, and two Odontoglossums. 
Sir. Grossart had the Ijest four foliage plants, Mr. D. Ramsay, gar¬ 
dener to J. T. Black, Esq., Gogar Park, being first in the corresponding 
class for two foliage plants. For eight foliage plants in 8-inch pots, 
Mr. McIntyre, gardener to Sir C. Tennant, The Glen, was first 
with nice clean plants, Mr. Grossart, the other exhibitor, being dis¬ 
qualified on account of a slight infringement of the conditions. The 
chief prizes for Ferns went to Mr. Forbes, gardener to P. Niel Fraser, 
Esq., Murrayfield, for four sorts ; to Jlr. Patterson for Gleichenias ; to 
Mr. Plenderleith, Grange Loan, for Adiantums ; and to Mr. Forbes for 
Filmy Ferns. In a stiong competition Mr. Patterson came out first for 
six Roses in pots ; Mr. James Bald, Canaan Baiik, second ; and for three 
jiots, Mr. W. Howie, Inch House, Liberton, was first. Mr. Bald had the 
best Amaryllises, very good plants. Deutzias were a large class, and 
Mr. McLennan had the best two, and Mr. D. Ramsay, Gogar, the best 
single specimens. Of Cinerarias, Lily of the Valley, Mignonette, &c., 
the competition was not so strong as we have noted in former years, but 
the quality was very good. 
With Dutch bulbs there was a strong competition. For twenty-four 
Hyacinths open to nurserymen, Messrs. R. B. Laii'd & Sons were first 
with strong even heads ; Messrs. A. Kerr & Sons, Kalemonth Nurseries, 
Roxburgh, second, with a less even, but good collection. In the gar¬ 
deners’ classes for twelve Hyacinths, Mr. H. Lime, Ridge Park, Lanark, 
was first with spike clean and well grown, but lacking in size ; Mr. T. 
Scott, gardener to H. Davidson, Esq., Braedale, Lanark, second. For 
eight varieties, the first prize was without name. For six, Mr. Dunlop, 
South Bank, was first. Mr. Barnie, Jock’s Lodge, Portobello, has the 
finest nine pots Tulips, and also the best garden Narcissus. The prize 
for six pots Tulips being awarded to those from Mr. J. Patterson, Willow 
Brae House. Mr. Grossart having the best Polyanthus Narcissus. The 
sorts were those shown in former years. 
Amongstcut flowers Roses were the chief attraction, Mr. JamcsWalkor, 
Clarendon, Linlithgow, securing the first prize for twenty-four with 
very clean, not large, but even buds ; Mr. W. Parlane, Rosslea, was a good 
second. For twelve Roses, Mr. J. Ramage, Wallhouse, was first. Mr. 
Peason, Beechwood, Corstorphine, had the best Mardchal Niel, twelve 
buds, smaller than those usually shown from the Beechwood Gardens. 
Mr. Grossart was the only exhibitor of twelve trusses stove or green¬ 
house plants, and had first prize, also first for cut Orchids ; Mr. 
Cockburn, Coltbridge Hall, second. The best hand bouquet was 
from Mr. T. J. McDonald ; Mrs. Ure, 144, Princess Street, having 
the best table bouquet; and Mr. R. Cockburn the best buttonhole 
bouquets. 
The fruit was chiefly remarkable for the display of Apples, which 
were much finer in colour than is usually the case. Only three pairs of 
bunches of black Grapes were set up, Mr. Smith, Oxenford Castle, 
having the best Lady Downe’s ; Mr. McKinnon, Melville Castle, was secoml 
with Alicante. Mr. McKelvie, Broxmouth, Dunbar, had the best dish 
of Strawberries ; Mr. Pirie, Selkirk, second. Mr. McKelvie was also 
first for dessert and kitchen Apples, twentj'-four of each ; Mr. Brunton, 
Gilmerton, second for dessert, and Mr. Potter, Seacliffe, for kitchen 
sorts. The best sorts were Alfriston, Tower of Glamis, Kentish Fill- 
basket, Yorkshire Greening, Blenheim Pippin, Wellington, Grange’s 
Pippin, Sturmer Pippin, King of Pippins, and Flower of Kent. A 
collection of seventy dishes from Mr. Brunton had a special prize 
awarded, klessrs. Brunton and Potter had the best collection of Pears 
in their respective clas.=es. Mr. McIntyre, The Glen, was the only exhi¬ 
bitor of a Pine Apple, and had a first prize awarded to a fruit not quite 
ripened. 
Vegetables were fairly represented. Mr. G. Potter, with a very 
good selection had the first place. Mr. Mdne, Sunnybank, was 
first for collection of salads; Mr. Geo. Greig, Caigend Park, first 
for a good brace of Cucumbers. Extra good Mitshrooms were shown 
by Mr. Gordon, Niddrie, first, and Mr. iilcLennan, Restalrig House, 
second. 
In addition to the nurserymen's exhibits already noticed, Messrs. 
R. B. Laird & Sons were first for hardy and greenhouse Rhododendrons, 
four Azalea indica, six Palms, three Crotons, and three Draemnas, Tree 
Ferns, and Coniferm for table, besides table plants. Messrs. Ireland and 
Thomson were first for hardy Rhododendrons, twelve Conifers, and 
twelve forced plants ; Mr. Bryson, Helensburgh, first for Auriculas and 
cut Roses. 
Among the miscellaneous exhibits, Messrs. James Dickson & Sons, 
Hanover Street, contributed a table of decorative flowering plants, the 
Lawson Company a group of Ja})anese Maples in variety, Messrs. Ireland 
and Thomson a rich group of forced shrubs intermixed with ornamental 
Conifenc, also a table of .stove and greenhouse plants, including some 
nice Orchids, Azaleas. Ac. From Jlessrs. T. Methven & Sons came an 
attractive groui) of Ivies, and a large table bright with a charming 
variety of forced and other flowering plants. 
The attendance of the public was very large and the takings 
satisfactory. 
NATIONAL CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY. 
May I, on behalf of the above Society, acknowledge the gentle 
reminder of a “ Possible Exhibitor ” that it is desir.able the schedules of 
prizes for the ensuing season should be issued as early as possible ? I am 
sure the executive is fully alive to this necessity, and will each of them 
be equally pleased with myself to know that its issue is being somewhat 
eagerly looked forward to by the Chrysanthemum world generally. 
Although the season is rapidly advancing, not a single day has been 
lost in its preparation, but so much other matter is now included with 
the schedule that of necessity its issue must be delayed until all, or 
nearly all, the returns are to hand. I thiidc I may promise, however, 
that it will be distributed in the course of the present week, and if 
“ Possible Exhibitor ” will favour me with his address I will take care 
that a copy be sent him immediately after I receive them from the 
printer, and venture to hope the announcements therein will induce 
your correspondent to adopt for the future the >io?n do illume of “ An 
Exhibitor.” 
I should bo glad to take this opportunity of referring to an interest¬ 
ing schedule I have received by the last mail. It is for a Chrysanthe¬ 
mum Show to be held in Melbourne on the 2.5th and 26th of this month 
by the Victoria Horticultural Improvement Society. No less than forty- 
seven classes are announced for Chrysanthemums, and success I believe 
is assured. I am pleased to note that the offer of certificates of the 
N.C. Society takes a prominent po.sition in the schedule, and will be 
awarded to the premier classes for specimen plants and cut blooms 
respectively. 
The following is a paragraph from the annual report of this Austral¬ 
asian Society, and is sufficientlj’' interesting to justify my asking your per¬ 
mission to quote : —“ With a view to assimilating the working of this 
Society to those of the old country, letters were forwarded to the Royal 
Horticultural Society, the National Chrysanthemum Society, the National 
Rose Society, the Scottish Horticultural Association, and the Royal 
Caledonian Horticultural Society. The three first-named replied, for¬ 
warding their rules, reports, schedules, &:c. Your Committee were so- 
favourably impressed with the working of the National Chrysanthe¬ 
mum Society that they have taken steps to affiliate this Society 
with it.” 
I may also just state that I have lately received an intimation from 
the Secretary, Mr. J. Kirtland, that one of their Committee, as a repre¬ 
sentative, is on his way to England with letters of introduction to myself, 
and to confer on Chrysanthemum matters generally.— William Holmes, 
Honorary Secretary, Frampton Park Xurseries, Hackney. 
BRISTOL BULB SHOW. 
Apeil 4th and 5th. 
No Show was held last season, and it is to be hoped that the resus¬ 
citation will have been attended with better success than on former 
occasions. Although not so large the competition in many instances 
being anything but keen, there was yet an excellent display, and which 
was seen to the best ailvantage in the commodious Drill Hall where it 
was held. Much of the effect was due to the fine exhibit of 200 
Hyacinths in pots by Messrs. Garaway & Co., Durdham Downs Nurseries, 
Clifton, and a grand bank of fine-foliaged and other plants shown by 
Messrs. Parker & Sons, nurserymen, St. Michael’s Hill, Bristol. The 
best among the generally excellent Hyacinths shown by the Messrs. 
Garaway were Lord Derby, General Havelock, Laurens Koster, La 
Grandesse, Grandeur a Merveille, Koh-i-Noor, Queen of the Yellows, 
Prima Donna, Van Hooboken, Marchioness of Lome, Primrose Perfec¬ 
tion, Daylight, King of the Blues, and Heroine. From Mr. T. A. S. 
Dorrien Smith, Scilly Isles (Mr. G. D. Vallance, gardener), came erand 
Narcissus and Daffodil blooms, a very complete named selection being 
sent. 
The competition with Hyacinths in pots was, on the whole, fairly 
good, and creditable collections of well known varieties w'ere shown. 
Mr. T. W. Gibson was first for twenty-four Hyacinths in eighteen 
varieties, and Mr. H. Cruger Miles (Mr. F. Perry, gardener) second, both 
having fresh even plants. The best twelve varieties were staged by 
Mr. M. Dunlop (Mr. G. Marsh, gardener), and the same exhibitor was first 
for twelve Hyacinths in six distinct varieties, and Mr. W. K. Waite 
second. Mr. H. Cruger Miles had the best twelve single varieties of 
Hyacinths, while Mr. T. W. Gibson was first and Mr. J. Walls second for 
six varieties. The most successful exhibitors of Tulips were Messrs. M. 
Dunlop, T. W. Gibson, and H. Cruger Jliles, while Messrs. Dunlop and 
W. K. Wait had the best pots of Polyanthus Narcissus, and Mr. J. 
Howes received a first prize for Amaryllis. 
Two capital bank of flowering and fine-foliage plants were arranged, 
Mr. H. Cruger Miles being placed first, but was very closely pressed by 
J. berham. Esq. (Mr. W. Ri'c, gardener). Orchids were very freely used, 
especially by the first named exhibitor, and both groups were very 
effectively and lightly arranged. Mr. J. Derham was well first for 
