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^ as ^ er Stanley ; Mr. Lakin fourth with Mars, and Mr. Chaundy 
fifth with Admiral Curzon. In the crimson bizarres Mr. Douglas was 
first with a seedling, and third with Wm. Skirving ; Mr. Hooper second 
with Squire Dodwell, Mr. Phillips fourth with Harrison Weir, and Mr. 
Headland fifth with J. D. Hextall. In the pink and purple bizarres 
Mr. Nutt was first with Sarah Payne, Mr. Douglas second with the same 
variety, Mr, Headland third with Squire Llewelyn, and Mr. Turner fourth 
with James Taylor. In the purple flakes Mr. Douglas was first with 
his seedling before referred to (203), Mr. Sanders second with James 
Douglas, Mr. Rowan third with the same variety, Mr. Hooper fourth 
with a seedliDg, and Mr. Turner fifth with Squire Trow. In the scarlet 
flakes Mr. Douglas was first with Cannell, jun., and third with Alise- 
mond ; Mr. Keen second with Matador, Mr. Headland fourth with Henry 
Cannell, and Mr. Phillips fifth with Sportsman. In the rose flakes Mr. 
Lakin was first with Mrs. Gibson and third with Lovely Mary, Mr. 
Douglas second and fifth with Thalia, and Mr. Hooper fourth with Mrs. 
George Cooling. 
PICOTEES. 
The leading class for Picotees was a repetition of that for Carnations, 
only Mr. Turner and Mr. Douglas being able to muster a presentable 
twenty-four stand. They were first and second as before, Mr. Turner 
winning with the following:—Back row: Madeline (two), Favourite 
(two), Clara Penson, and three seedlings. Middle row : Miss Flowdy, 
Clara Penson, Lucy, Mrs. Rudd, and four seedlings. Front row : Mrs. 
Sharp, Mrs. Rudd, and six seedlings. These were a clean and well 
finished collection. Mr. Douglas’s flowers were somewhat uneven in 
point of size, but they were in capital condition. The best of the three 
stands of twelve came from the Ilford grower, and it was a charming 
collection, the varieties being Liddington’s Favourite, Brunette, Muriel, 
Thomas William, Miss Flowdy, Mrs. Sharp (two), Clara Penson, Violet M. 
Douglas, Mrs. Chancellor, John Smith, and a seedling. Mr. Phillips 
was a fair second, his flowers, though small, being very fresh and good 
in colour. Mr. Headland was third. There were five stands of six, 
Mr. Chaundy winning with Amelia (very good indeed), Annot Lyle, 
Winifred Esther, Mrs. Rudd, Juliette, and a seedling. Mr. Nutt was 
a close second, Mr. Sanders third, Mr. Catley fourth, and Mr. Fiood fifth. 
Single Specimens. —In the heavy red edge class Mr. Lakin was first 
and second with Isabel Lakin, Mr. Douglas third with Brunette and 
fourth with a seedling, and Mr. Phillips, judging by his bloom, fifth with 
Brunette, although a fourth card was affixed. In the light red edge Mr. 
Phillips was first and fifth with Thomas William, Mr. Douglas second 
with Violet Douglas and third with Thomas William, and Mr. Headland 
fourth with Mrs. Gorton. In the heavy purple edge Mr. Lakin was first 
and third with Amelia, Mr. Chaundy second and fourth with the same 
variety, and Mr. Douglas fifth with Muriel. In the light purple 
edge Mr. Turner was first and second with Clara Penson, Mr. Douglas 
third with Silvia, Mr. Phillips fourth with Clara Penson, and Mr. 
Headland fifth with Pride of Leyton. In the heavy rose edge Mr. 
Phillips was first with Mrs. Ricardo and third with Mrs. Sharp, 
Mr. Douglas second with the latter variety and fifth with Constance 
Heron, and Mr. W. Nicholls fourth with Lady Holmesdale. In the 
light rose edge Mr. Turner was first and third with Liddington’s 
Favourite, Mr. Douglas second and fifth with a seedling, and Mr. Phillips 
fourth with Mrs. Ricardo. In the yellow grounds Mr. Douglas was first 
and second with a seedling, Mr. Turner third and fourth with Annie 
Douglas, and Mr. Headland fifth with a seedling. 
Mr. Douglas had a charming box of twelve yellow grounds, all 
seedlings, unnamed, and Mr. Headland was second, also with seedlings. 
Mr. Chaundy won with six, showing Peter Barr, Stadtrath Bail, and 
four seedlings. Mr. Hooper, Vine Nursery, Bath, was a very good 
second, and Mr. Phillips third. 
Selfs and Fancies. 
Included in this section are some of the most beautiful and valued of 
Carnations and Picotees. The class for twenty-four brought out five 
stands, and Mr. Turner secured the first place with the following in 
charming condition. Back row : Almira (two), Victory (two), Hut¬ 
chinson’s Rose, Mrs. Reynolds Hole (two), and Alice Ayres, all the 
blooms being very fine. Middle row : Annie Douglas (two), Lord 
Rendlesham (two), Mrs. Maclaren, Ruby, and two seedlings. Front 
row : Ruby, Chas. Turner, Fimbriata alba (two), Germania, Duchess of 
Fife, Robt. Houlgrave, and Mrs. Maclaren. Mr. F. Hooper was second, 
also with a delightful stand, but some of the flowers were undersized 
and others imperfectly filled. Mr. Douglas was third with a large pro¬ 
portion of seifs, Mr. Catley fourth, and Mr. W. H. Divers, gardener to 
J. T. Hopwood, Esq., Ketton Hall, Stamford, fifth. There were eight 
stands of twelve, and they produced a lovely display. Mr. Rowan at 
last gained his old position of first, and he certainly had a splendid 
stand. The varieties were Purple Emperor (a grand bloom), Comtesse 
de Paris, Mrs. Reynolds Hole, Vice-President, Edith, Rose Celestial, 
President, Dodwell’s 614, Mdlle. Darquille, Mrs. Du Croz, Prince of 
Wales, and Lady Agnes. Mr. Nutt was a good second with a very 
attractive stand, the blooms being large, fresh, and finely coloured. 
Mr. Phillips was third, Mr. Chaundy fourth, Mr. Headland fifth, and 
Mr. Sanders sixth. 
The premier Carnation was H. Cannell, a scarlet flake in Mr. J. 
Keen’s second prize stand of twelve, and the premier Picotee was 
Madeline, heavy rose edge, in Mr. Turner’s first prize stand of twenty-four. 
Specimens in pots were best shown by Mr. J. Douglas, the second 
prize going to Mr. Headland. The former had excellent examples. 
A first-class certificate was awarded for Dr. Hogg, a scarlet bizarre 
Carnation in Mr. Turner’s twenty-four stand ; for Niphetos, a beautiful 
white self of which flowering plants were shown by Mr. C. Blick, The 
Warren, Hayes Common ; and for a scarlet seedling self, named Lady 
Gwendolen, apparently from the same exhibitor. 
Mr. Martin Smith’s prizes for border Carnations were withheld 
owing to lack of competition. 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
July 21st. 
The Drill Hall was again filled with exhibits. Four rows of tables 
the length of the Hall, besides some at the top, were occupied with 
plants, flowers, and fruits, the display of the last-named being very 
extensive and by far the best of the present season. A large portion of 
one row of tables was devoted to the Carnation and Picotee exhibition, 
while Orchids, hardy flowers, Roses, and miscellaneous exhibits were 
also represented by important contributions. 
Fruit Committee.— Present: P. Crowley, Esq., in the chair, with 
Dr. Hogg and Messrs. John Lee, T. F. Rivers, James H. Veitch, 
R. D. Blackmore, G. Norman, G. W. Cummins, J. Cheal, G. Bunyard, 
J. Willard, W. Denning, G. Wythes, H. Balderson, J. Hudson, J. Smith, 
T. J. Saltmarsh, F. Q. Lane, and J. Wright. 
This was one of the most interesting meetings yet seen in the Hall. 
The Cherries, especially from Messrs. T. Rivers & Son, were marvellous, 
and the collection of Gooseberries and other small fruits from Messrs. 
James Veitch & Sons remarkable. The Ketton Hall Peaches and Gunton 
Park Strawberries were features of the day, and Messrs. James Carter 
& Co. contributed effectively to the vegetable department with a great 
assortment of Peas. 
The first dishes placed on the table for examination were the Peaches 
just referred to from Mr. W. H. Divers, gardener to J. T. Hopwood, Esq., 
Ketton Hall, Derby. The six dishes consisted of Royal George, Sea 
Eagle, Barrington, the Nectarine Peach, Prince of Wales, and Princess 
of Wales. The five Sea Eagle fruits weighed 4 lbs. 9 ozs., the largest 
12J inches in circumference and weighed 16J ozs. No such fruits have 
been previously submitted, and a silver medal was unanimously recom¬ 
mended. Mr. A. H. Rickwood, gardener to the Dowager Lady Freake, 
Fulwell Park, Twickenham, sent dishes of Dr. Hogg and Grosse Mignonne 
Peaches, large but pale, and a cultural commendation was awarded. 
A new and oval shaped Melon was sent by Mr. B. Ashton, gar¬ 
dener to Lord Howard of Glossop, named Pride of Glossop, but distinctly 
over-ripe, also a very large ribbed fruit, but the flesh was too soft, and 
not of high quality. Two Melons were also sent by Mr. G. H. Mould, 
The Gardens, Frampton Court, Dorchester, but not in condition to merit 
any award. 
F. Crisp, Esq. (Mr. H. A. Page, gardener), White House, New South- 
gate, sent a good dish of Lord Napier Nectarines, also excellent 
Cannon Hall Muscat Grapes, and a vote of thanks rvas unanimously 
awarded. Mr. T. H. Crasp sent from Canford Manor a small fruiting 
bush of what he described as a “new” White Currant. This was 
recognised as the old Cut-leaved or Shilling’s White ; somewhat small, 
but the fruits sweet. Mr. Crasp also sent a dish of Figs Ursule 
d’Avignon, but not equal in quality to many other vatieties. 
Mr. Allan, gardener to Lord Suffield, sent from Gunton Park his 
seedling Strawberries, one a large dark firm fruit of excellent quality 
being certificated under the name of Lord Suffield. A still larger 
variety named Gunton Park was also similarly honoured, the fruits 
being of huge size and of good colour and quality. Empress of India 
was richly flavoured, but considered somewhat too small. Plants of the 
varieties were also exhibited for showing their vigour and productive¬ 
ness. Mr. Allan also sent magnificent fruits of Dr. Hogg Strawberry, 
for which a cultural commendation was unanimously awarded. 
Mr. Crook, Ford Abbey, Chard, sent dishes of two seedling Tomatoes, 
a bunch of fifteen fruits of one weighing 4 lbs. The fruits were corru¬ 
gated, and received no award. 
Mr. W. A. Cook, gardener to Major Heneage, The Gardens, Compton 
Bassett, sent six dishes of Peas, the best being The Duchess, and a vote 
of thanks was awarded. 
Dr. Hogg brought a fruiting branch of the Early Julyan Apple to 
show the character of the variety in the Weald of Sussex. There were 
forty-six fruits in a length of 3 feet, most of them being highly coloured. 
In most districts they are pale. It is a very early and useful Apple, 
much grown in some of the London market gardens. A vote of thanks 
was accorded. 
Some very large Apples were sent through the Secretary of the 
Wellington Hor icultural Society, New Zealand. They had been packed 
in charcoal, and been forty-two days in transit. They were all more or 
less decayed and worthless. The thanks of the Committee were recorded 
for the endeavour that had been made in sending the specimens to arrive 
in good condition. 
Mr. Rivers had dishes of his new Plums Heron and Curlew placed 
on the table. They are medium size purple Plums with very firm flesh, 
and it was thought they would be suitable for drying. For this purpose 
they will be tried at Chiswick later in the season. Some of hisnev 
Nectarines were also tried, and their splendid flavour, imparted by the 
Stanwick, promptly admitted. 
The Sawbridgeworth collection of fruit on the side table was next 
examined. There were sixteen boxes of such Cherries as have, perhaps, 
not been seen before, gathered from trees in a cool orchard house. 
There were also twelve dishes of Peaches, as well as several of 
Nectarines and Plums. A large silver-gilt Banksian medal was 
unanimously recommended for the collection. The Black Cherrie3 
