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vegetables especially; while fruit was well and flowers admirably 
staged by the humble toilers. Eighteen Judges were engaged to adjudi¬ 
cate, and there was not one too many for doing their work well in the 
appointed time. 
The finances of the Society are altogether exceptional, the accumu¬ 
lated amount after all expenses were met at the beginning of the year 
being no less than £3251 53. 5d. With such a large balance the Com¬ 
mittee decided to increase their long prize list. This proved a wise step, 
and brought together no less than 3150 entries. Their principal increase 
was for the best arranged group of miscellaneous plants in 300 square 
feet. As was stated last week, the first prize of £20 was won by the 
Duke of Sutherland’s gardener, Mr. Peter Blair, who certainly ought to 
be proud of his work, as no doubt the exhibit was one of the best of its 
kind ever seen at any show. The specimen plants were so fine, and the 
competition so close, that the Judges, in their efforts to do justice, were 
driven to award equal first prizes to Messrs. Marriott and Cypher. 
Specially noticeable amoDg the vegetables were the grand first prize 
collections of Messrs. T. Wilkins and C. J. Waite; the centres of attrac¬ 
tion in the fruit classes being the premier collection of Mr. Goodacre 
and the Grapes of Mr. Bannerman. In a show of such magnitude 
only the chief prizewinners and their productions can be briefly 
enumerated. 
Plants.— Groups of miscellaneous plants.—First, Duke of Suther¬ 
land, Trentham. This was a specially well arranged group, the chief 
plants being Palms, Crotons, Orchids, Tillandsias, Liliums, Anthuriums, 
and Caladiums, artistically disposed in a series of mounds and dells. 
Second, J. H. Sutton, Esq., Newark-on-Trent (gardener, Mr. A. Webb). 
This group would have been easily first at most shows, but it lacked the 
refinement and taste displayed in the former. Third, Col. Pepper, 
Salisbury (gardener, Mr. Currey). Fourth, C. H. Wright, Esq , Oswestry 
(gardener, Mr. C. Roberts). Fifth, Messrs. Jones & Sons, Shrewsbury. 
Specimen Plants.—Sixteen stove and greenhouse plants, not less than 
six in bloom.—As before stated Messrs. James Cypher and Mr. James 
Marriott, Coventry, were placed equal first. Mr. Cypher’s best plants 
were grand specimens of Phoenocoma prolifera Barnesi, Bougainvillea 
glabra, Ixora regina, and Croton angustifolius ; Mr. Marriott’s most 
noteworthy examples being Ixora Duffi, splendid ; Dipladena flori- 
bunda, and Ixora Williamsi. Third, Mr. Currey. Six stove and green¬ 
house plants, open to Salop only.—First, Mrs. Juson, Monklands, Abbey- 
foregate (gardener, Mr. J. Farrant) with well grown specimens, Croton 
majesticus and Ixora Williamsi being remarkably well shown. Second, 
H. H. France Hay hurst, Esq., Wellington (gardener, Mr. S. Brimmel). 
Third, Lord Berwick, Attingham Hall (gardener, Mr. Pearson), with 
creditable examples. Six exotic Ferns.—First, C. H. Wright, Esq., 
Oswestry (gardener, Mr. C. Roberts), with good clean fresh specimens. 
Second, Mr. J. Cypher with larger specimens. Third, Mrs. Juson. Six 
exotic Ferns, Salop only.—First, Mr. H. H. France Hayhurst. Second, 
Mr. G. Burr. Third, Mrs.i Juson. Six plants in flower.—First, Mr. 
J. Marriott, his best specimens being Bougainvillea glabra and Ixora 
Williamsi. Second, Mr. J. Cypher. Third, Mrs. Juson. 
A group of not less than twenty Orchids in flower.—First, Mr. 
J. Cypher, whose exhibit was of great excellence, the plants being healthy 
and well flowered. Second, the Duke of Sutherland with a charming 
assortment. Four Orchids in flower.—First, James Watson, Esq., Ber¬ 
wick Hall (gardener, Mr. A. Grant). Second, Mrs. Juson. Six Palms.— 
First, Mr. J. Cypher with very fine specimens. Second, the Duke of 
Sutherland. Third, Mr. Sutton. Six Dracaenas.—First, H. H. France 
Hayhurst, Esq. Second, Mrs. Juson. Third, J. H. H. Sutton, Esq. Six 
Caladiums.—First, Mrs. Juson with well grown plants. Messrs. H. H. 
France Hayhurst, A. Myers, and J. Laing, Cherry Orchard (gardener, 
Mr. Francis Morris), took the prizes for Coleus in the order named. 
Mr. A. Myers was first for Fuchsias, also for double and single 
Pelargoniums. 
In the amateurs’ classes Mr. H. Owen, Mr. R. Taylor, the Hon. 
W. H. Herbert, Mr. W. Beacall, Mrs. L. Burd, and Mr. C. H. Smith 
were the most successful exhibitors. In the class for twelve table plants 
the Duke of Sutherland was first. Second, Mrs. Juson. Third, Mrs. 
Watkins (gardener, Mr. J. Birch). For fifty miscellaneous plants Major- 
General The Hon. W. H. Herbert, Mr. R. Powell, and Mr. G. Burr were 
successful in the order named ; Mrs. Wade, H. Owen, Esq., and G. Burr, 
Esq., taking the prizes in the corresponding class for twenty-five plants. 
The competition was good in all those classes, and the exhibits reflected 
credit on the several cultivators. 
Cut Flowers. —This department of the Exhibition was an improve¬ 
ment on all previous years, and a powerfully attractive feature. 
In the class for twenty-four Roses Messrs. Perkins & Sons, Coventry, 
were first with a capital stand, considering the weather and season, 
excellent blooms in it of Her Majesty, Mrs. John Laing, Susanne 
Rodocanachi, and Duke of Connaught, attracted attention. Second, 
Messsrs. Dickson, Limited, Chester. Third, Mr. E. Murrell, Shrewsbury. 
Liberal prizes of £5, £4, and £3 were offered for a collection of Dahlias, 
all kinds, and Messrs. Jones & Sons, nurserymen, Shrewsbury, had a 
very good assortment of Cactus, single and Pompons, admirably displayed 
with a large number of Show Dahlias in the front. Two other smaller 
collections were staged for the second and third prizes by Messrs. 
J. Walker and Heath & Sons. In the class for twenty-four Show 
Dahlias Mr. J. Walker, Thame, Oxon, was first with bright, well finished 
blooms, Mr. Wm. Shaw, Kidderminster, being second. A certificate 
was awarded to Mr. Walker for a fine and evidently constant white 
Dahlia, John Walker. 
Prizes of £5, £4, and £3 were offered for a collection of Gladioli open 
to nurserymen, but only one collection was staged, a grand one by 
Messrs. Kelway & Sons, Langport, consisting of 150 spikes, containing 
some beautiful new varieties. Certificates were awarded to Ellen Terry, 
white, exquisitely feathered with bright rose ; Henry Irving, delicate 
pale salmon with deeper coloured centre ; and Frank Mile 9 , creamy 
blush with rich carmine stripes, yellow throat. All these are of the 
finest form, and of good substance. Amongst the collection as extra fine 
and striking were the following Pithys, Viscount Glenworth, Baron 
Schroder, intense deep scarlet with almost black stripes ; Lord Shaftes¬ 
bury, Satellite, General Cobert, Clarence, Lady Leigh, Lady Maefarlane, 
Duni, rich deep scarlet ; Emperor William, Mrs. Grimwood, Electra, 
and Lady Carrington. Some good Asters were staged, Mr. J. Walker 
taking the first prize with well set up bright blooms of Paeony flowered. 
There was a fine display of cut stove and greenhouse flowers in 
twelve varieties.—First, Mr. Finch, gardener to Mr. Alderman Marriott, 
Coventry, with grand masses of choice kinds. Second, Mr. G. Williams, 
with a very fine stand. Cut flowers of herbaceous plants were admirably 
represented. In the class for twenty-four, nurserymen only, Mr. Murrell, 
Shrewsbury, was well ahead with large bunches well arranged, and 
Messrs. Jones & Sons were an admirable second with a fine display. 
Prizes of £5, £3, and £2 were offered for two bouquets, bridal anti 
ball-room. There were five exhibits, and better bouquets are rarely met 
with at an exhibition. Messrs. Perkins & Sons, Coventry, were first 
with a pair of artistically made bouquets ; Messrs. Jones & Sons, Shrews¬ 
bury, a very excellent second ; and Messrs. Pope & Sons, Birmingham, 
third with fine examples, but too massive for ladies’ use. Extra prizes 
of £1 each were awarded to the other two exhibitors, Messrs. Heath and 
Son and Mr. Chard, as their bouquets were so good. 
Epergnes reflected very much credit on those who arranged them. 
Messrs. Jones & Sons were first ; Mr. J. Cypher, Cheltenham, second ; 
Mr. J. R. Chard, Stoke Newington, London, third. Some capital stands 
of Carnations and Picotees were staged, Messrs. Thomson & Co., Bir¬ 
mingham, being first in each class for twelve, also first for twelve- 
Fancies or Selfs. Mr. A. R. Brown, Handsworth, Birmingham, was 
second in each class for twelve Carnations, fine blooms of Little Phil and 
Thalia being in this stand ; a’so for twelve Picotees. In Messrs. Thomson’s 
stand of Carnations were very fine blooms of C. H. Herbert, Alisemond, 
Due d’Aumale, Robert Houlgrave, and a very promising rose flake seed¬ 
ling. In their first prize stand of twelve Fancy varieties w r ere fine 
blooms of A. W. Jones, Lilian, and Von Beningen. This firm also 
received certificates for their superb seedling Fancy Picotee, A. \V. 
Jones, and new crimson bizarre Carnation C. H. Herbert. 
Honorary exhibits were numerous. Messrs. Dobbie & Co., Rothesay, 
staged an extensive collection of Violas, fine Fancy Pansies, well striped 
French Marigolds, and the most perfect African Marigolds we have- 
seen. Messrs. Henry Cannell & Sons, Swanley, exhibited fine double 
and single Begonia blooms; many of the doubles had great breadth 
of petal and were very fine ; a collection of Cactus Dahlias, amongst 
them Mrs. Douglas, Beauty of Arundel, Maid of Kent, and Odin being- 
very noticeable, and a stand of Gladiolus Marie Lemoine. Mr. R. B. 
Davis, Yeovil, staged very fine single and double Begonia blooms, 
amongst the latter a remarkably fine variety, Mrs. B. R. Davis, as 
excellent in form as a handsome Camellia, a light flower with a bright, 
light pink margin, to which a certificate was awarded. Mr. M. Camp¬ 
bell, florist, Blantyre, staged three dozen blooms of his good white 
Carnation Mrs. Muir, and stands of other Carnations and Picotees ; also- 
Fancy Pansies, amongst the latter a very fine variety, Mrs. M. T. Atkin¬ 
son. Mr. Henry Eckford, Wem, Salop, sent twenty-four bunches of 
his newest varieties of Sweet Peas, nicely staged in bunches, amongst 
them the very fine varieties Mrs. Eckford, Ignea, Lemon Queen, 
Dorothy Tennant, H. M. Stanley, and others. Messrs. Thomson & Co-, 
set up excellent border varieties of Carnations in loosely arranged 
bunches ; Mr. Henry Pattison, Shrewsbury, Fancy Pansies and Violas 
Messrs. Clibran & Sons, nurserymen, Altrincham, cut herbaceous 
blooms, Begonias, &c., including two new dwarf Tropoeolums, Clibran’s 
Gem and Mrs. Clibran, to which the certificates were awarded 
Messrs. Dicksons, Limited, Chester, some fine Roses, also border Car¬ 
nations ; Messrs. Ryder & Co., Sale, Manchester, Tuberous Begonia, 
blooms ; The English Fruit and Rose Company, Hereford, a fine lot of 
Rose blooms, including a twenty-four box of Mrs. John Laing ; Messrs. 
Hewitt & Co., Solihull, cut herbaceous and Cactus Dahlia blooms ; Mr. 
Innes, florist, Rothesay, Fancy Pansies, including Maggie Law r rence, a 
fine Archie Buchanan style of flower ; and Mr. A. Lister, Rothesay, 
Fancy Pansies, and a certificate for Mrs. McCorkindale, a fine variety. 
Fruit. —The competition was very keen throughout, and only those? 
showing first-rate produce stood a chance of winning a prize. Lord 
Harrington’s first prize collection of twelve dishes, grown by Mr. Good- 
acre, contained excellent bunches of Fester’s Seedling and Gros 
Guillaume, also fine, but not quite finished, Muscat of Alexandria, and 
good Black Hamburgh Grapes, with a capital Queen Pine and strong 
dishes of Circassian Cherries, Barrington Peaches, Melon The Countess, 
Kirk’s Plum, Lord Napier Nectarine, Brown Turkey Figs, and Moorpark 
Apricots. Second, Hon. Mrs. Ingram, Leeds (gardener, Mr. R. Davies), 
the best dishes being Queen Pine, Black Hamburgh Grapes, Sea Eagle- 
Peaches, and Roman Nectarine. Third, \V. A. H. Martin, Es:p, Ledbury 
(gardener, Mr. J. Bailey). For nine dishes ditto, open to Salop only. 
Sir C. H. Rouse Boughton, Bart., Downton Hall (gardener, Mr. H. E. 
Kennedy), was first with good dishes of Muscat of Alexandria and Black 
Hamburgh Grape, Noblesse Peaches, Eastnor Castle Melon, fine ; Frog- 
more Late Pine Strawberry in excellent condition ; Moorpark Apricots, 
Pineapple Nectarine, Brown Turkey Figs, and Peach Plums. Second 
