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creditable third, having good examples of Holborn Masterpiece Runner 
Bean, and Abundance Potato amongst others. Mr. C. Fidler, Reading, 
also offered prizes for a collection of vegetables. The first was won by 
Mr. Kneller, who had splendid Perfection Tomatoes, Rousham Park 
Onion, and Clay worth Park Celery. Mr. Waite was again second, and 
Mr. Goodman third. Mr. Fidler also offered prizes for his excellent 
Potatoes. Messrs. Webb & Son, Wordsley, offered special prizes for 
collections, which brought out some capital produce. The first prize 
went to Mr. Kneller, who had excellent examples, Rousham Park 
Onion, New Intermediate Carrot, Satisfaction Potato, Webb’s Prize Pink 
Celery, and Webb’s Perfection Tomato were all excellent. Mr. Lye 
was placed second, his Satisfaction Potatoes being very fine. Mr. Pope 
was third, and Mr. Lockie fourth. 
There were many excellent exhibits in the amateurs’ and cottagers’ 
classes, but want of space forbids their being particularised. Mr. 
Phippen of Reading had a small tent to himself, in which he had a large 
bank of plants and flowers very effectively arranged. Mr. Such had 
several stands not for competition. 
[BATH AUTUMN SHOW.— September 2nd and 3rd. 
Cf the five shows annually held at Bath the fourth or “ Autumn 
Floral Fete” is always the most popular, nothing but fine weather being 
wanted to make it a complete success. On the whole the Committee 
may be said to have been fortunate in their choice of dates, only a few 
heavy showers falling on the first or opening day. In some respects the 
■display generally was scarcely equal to what has been seen in former 
years, the falling off being most perceptible in the Fuchsia classes, and 
this can easily be accounted for, some specimens having been lost during 
the last winter and many badly damaged by stormy weather. The best 
nine specimens were shown by that veteran raiser and grower, Mr. 
J. Lye, gardener to the Hon. Mrs. Hay, Market Lavington. These were 
&11 about 10 feet high, somewhat closely tied in and beautifully flowered, 
the varieties being Bountiful, Duchess of Fife, Lye’s Favourite, Lye’s 
Hival, Abundance, Novelty, Mrs. Bright, Final, and Charming. The 
second prize went to Mr. G. Snell, gardener to Mrs. Counsell, Bath, who 
had much larger specimens; but in a very backward state as regards 
flowering. For §ix specimen Fuchsias Mr. W. Marchant, gardener to 
Mrs. Jolly, Bath, was well first, having perfect pyramids of Arabella, 
Bountiful, Charming, Doel’s Favourite, Lye’s Favourite, and Elegance. 
With four varieties Mr. W. Marsh was first, and Mr. J. H. Wilcox, 
second ; while the prizes for single specimens of different colours were 
principally taken by Messrs. Lye, Snell, and Wilcox. 
Stove and greenhouse plants in and out of flower made a good dis¬ 
play, most of the classes being well filled. With eighteen specimens 
Mr. J. Cypher, Cheltenham, was easily first, having Kentia Canter- 
buryana, Caryota sobolifera, Crotons mutabilis, Newmanni, and angusti- 
folius, Allamanda nobilis, and other specimen plants in perfect condi¬ 
tion. Mr. J. Currey, gardener to Colonel Pepper, Salisbury, was a 
creditable second, and was also well first for eight ornamental foliaged 
plants, Mr. G. Dagger, gardener to Mrs. Simms, being second. The best 
six flowering plants were shown by Mr. W. McD. Bennett, gardener to 
<d. W. Mackillop, Esq., Barh, who bad good specimens of Stephanotis 
floribunda, Bougainvillea glabra, Allamanda Hendersoni, Clerodendron 
Balfourianum, Erica Eweriana, and a Dipladenia. Mr. G. Tucker, gar¬ 
dener to Major W. P. Clarke, Trowbridge, was a very close second, his 
specimens, though smaller, being better flowered than Mr. Bennett’s. 
With single specimens Messrs. Tucker and Cypher were the most suc¬ 
cessful. Mr. Cypher had a first for six varieties of Heatbs, and was 
also well first for six Orchids, the latter consisting of Odontoglossum 
grande, Cattleya Gaskelliana, Odontoglossum Harryanum, Oncidium 
incurvum, Vanda coerulea, and Epidendrum prismatocarpum. Exotic 
Ferns were not so numerous as usual. Mr. G. Tucker was first for 
twelve, showing fine specimens. Messrs. Cole & Son, Bath, were second. 
For six varieties Mr. T. Truckle, gardener to T. Carr, Esq , was firs* - , 
and Mr. Currey second. 
The best Zonal Pelargoniums were .shown by Mr, Tucker ; Messrs. 
Marchant, Oakhill, W. J. Stokes, S. Tottle, Cole & Son, and G. L. Palmer 
also being successful in different Pelargonium classes. Messrs. Cooling 
and Sons were most successful with Liliums, showing these in beautiful 
condition in two classes, Mr. Truckle also being successful. Cockscombs 
were good, Messrs. Cooling & Son having the best. Mr. G. L. Palmer 
was the most successful exhibitor of Tuberous Begonias, Messrs. Black- 
more and Clarke also showing well in both classes. Coleu3 were 
wretchedly bad, while the British Ferns were both badly grown and 
wrongly named. The collection of the latter, however, as shown not for 
competition by Mr. Harris, Clifton Zoological Gardens, formed an 
admirable group, not often seen. There were only three com¬ 
petitors in the class for a group of miscellaneous plants arranged for 
•effect on a space not less than 100 square feet, but all made highly 
creditable displays. Mr. J. Cypher was first, his exhibit comprising 
valuable Orchids, Palm?, Crotons, Liliums, Ferns, and Grasses arranged 
in a light and artistic manner. Mr. J. Currey was second for a very 
tastefully arranged group a little weak in the front, while the third 
prize went to Mr. Bennett. 
Cut flowers are always a great feature at these autumn shows, and on 
this occasion appeared to be more numerous and better than ever. Roses 
were surprisingly good. With twenty-four varieties Dr. S. P. Budd, 
Bath, was well first; Messrs. Perkins & Sons, Coventry, were second. 
Very good also were the first prize twelve varieties shown by Dr. Budd. 
Messrs. Perkins & Sons were again second. For twelve Teas equal firsts 
were awarded to A. Hill Gray, Esq., Bath, and Dr. Budd, each having 
several excellent blooms. A fine display was made by W. H. Fowler, 
Esq., Taunton, in the class for thirty-six spikes of Gladioli, this compara¬ 
tively new exhibitor easily winning first honours ; Mr. Vincent Slade 
being second, and Mr. R. H. Poynter, Taunton, third. With twelve 
varieties of Gladioli Mr. A. A. Walters, Bath, was first, and Mr. S. 
Tottle, Taunton, second. Dahlias were not particularly numerous, but 
the prizewinning stands were all good. Messrs. Heath & Sons, Chelten¬ 
ham, were placed first for twenty-four varieties, Mr. Humphries, 
Chippenham, being a very close second, and Mr. J. Nation third. In 
the class for twelve varieties Mr. T. Hobbs, Bristol, took the lead, Mr. 
J. Newman being second, and Mr. W. Smith third. For twelve Fancy 
Dahlias Mr. G. Humphries was first, Mr. J. Nation second, and 
Messrs. Heath & Sons third. Single Dahlias were beautifully shown by 
Messrs. T. Truckle, who was first, and A. A. Walters, second. The best 
collection of bunches of stove and greenhouse flowers was shown by 
Messrs. Cole & Son, the second prize going to Mr. H. Pocock; Mr. G. 
Pymm, gardener to Mrs. Gouldsmitb, Trowbridge, being third. A grand 
display was made in the class for herbaceous flowers, no limit being 
placed on the number of varieties shown. With these Messrs. Cooling 
and Sons were first, Mr. A. A. Walters second, and Mr. Marchant third. 
Annuals again were beautifully shown in unlimited collections, one 
unfortunate exhibitor being disqualified for having a bunch of Salvia 
coccinea. Mr. Marchant was first, Mr. C. Baker second, and Mr. J. 
Stuckey third. Classes were also provided for Zonal Pelargoniums, 
Verbenas, and Hollyhocks, Mr. W. Smith, a noted grower, being easily 
first for the latter. Asters, both French and German, were extensively 
shown, and fine blooms were to be seen. Messrs. Jones, Budd, Lansley, 
and Catlin were the principal prizewinners with these. A magnificent 
hand bouquet gained Messrs. Perkins & Sons the first prize, Mr. C. 
Winstone, Clifton, beirig a creditable second. The competition with 
vases or epergnes was very keen. Mr. J. Cypher was first and Mr. C. 
Wmstone second. 
One large tent was wholly devoted to fruit, and this did not provide 
sufficient room. There were four competitors with collections of 
twelve varieties, but Mr. W. Nash, gardener to the Duke of Beaufort, 
Badminton, was easily first, having good Alicante and Muscat of Alex¬ 
andria Grapes, handsome fruit of Golden Gem and Countess Melons, 
exceptionally fine Barrington and good Bellegarde Peaches, Downton 
and Pineapple Nectarines, Moorpark Apricots, Jargonelle Pears, Angelina 
Burdett Plums, and Black Tartarian Cherries, all in excellent condition. 
Mr. G. Pymm was a creditable second, and Mr. A. Miller, gardener to 
W.' H*. Long. Esq., Rood Ashton, a close third. Another class, that for 
ei^ht bunches of Grapes in four varieties, was fairly filled.on this 
occasion. Mr. W. Taylor, gardener to J. Chaffin, Esq., was easily first, 
haviDp- grand and perfectly coloured bunches of Muscat of Alexandria, 
Alicante, Gros Maroc, and Alnwick Seedling. Mr. J. Gibson, gardener 
to Earl Cowley, Draycot, was a creditable second, Madresfield Court 
and Black Hamburgh being good in this collection. Mr. J. Bury, gar¬ 
dener to C. Bayer, Esq., London, was third. Mr. Taylor was placed 
first for two very good bunches of Muscat of Alexandria, the second 
prize going to Mr. J. Marshall, gardener to J. Dole, Esq., Mr. W. K. 
Waite being third, In the class for any other white Grape Mr. 
J.Marshall was easily first for two grand bunches of Buckland 
Sweetwater, probably the best yet seen at Bath, Mr. J. Atwell 
being second with the same variety in good condition, and Mr. 
S. Fletcher third. 
The best three bunches of Black Hamburgh were shown by Mr. 
J. Gibson, these being good in every way. Miss Marriott was second, 
and Mr W. Nash a close third. In the any other black class Mr. 
Taylor ied with good Madresfield Court, Mr. W. Nash following with 
Alicante in perfect condition, and with the same variety Miss Marriott 
was third. Melons were well shown in two classes in addition to 
those for’ which Messrs. Sutton & Sons offered special prizes. The 
principal prizewinners were Messrs. H. Chislett, gardener to E. T. D. 
Foxcroft, Esq. ; T. Wilkins, gardener to Lady Theodore Guest, Bland- 
ford ; W. Haskell; J. Gibson; C. Adlam, gardener to J. A. Martin, 
Esq • and A. Lemsley. Peaches were somewhat poor, and Nectarines 
not much better. With the former the principal prizewinners were 
Messrs. W. Fidler, gardener to Baron C. deTuyll; F. Fletcher, gardener 
to Cap't. J. G. Bayley ; A. Holbrook, gardener to A. G. Hayman, Esq., 
Frome; T. Wilkins ; and F. Rice, gardener to Mrs. Home. Mr. 
J Bury was well first in the principal Nectarine class, having a grand 
dish of Victoria ; Messrs. F. Fletcher, T. Wilkins, and W. Coombes, 
gardener to J. W. Langdown, Esq., being the other prizewinners A 
capital display Of Plums was provided, such serviceable sorts as Kirke a, 
Jefferson, Green Gage, Washington, Victoria, and Pond s Seedling, being 
the best represented. Pears, again, were very numerous and good. Mr. 
Bannister was first for three varieties, having Doyenne Boussoclp 
Pitmaston Duchess, and Jargonelle in excellent condition. I he other 
prizewinners were Messrs. Fletcher and E. Hall. A pretty lot of dessert 
Apples were shown, including several very good dishes of Beauty of 
Bath for which the introducers, Messrs. Cooling & Sons, offered spseial 
prizes. Culinary Apples, again, were most extensively and well shown, 
the first prize collection of three varieties staged by Mr. A Millar, 
and consisting of Ecklinville, Warner’s King, and Lord Suffield, being 
particularly good. 
It is doubtful if such fine vegetables have ever previously been seen 
at the Bath Shows. For twelve varieties Mr. T. Wilkins was first, 
showino- Autumn Giant Cauliflower, Ailsa Craig Onion, \\ right s Grove 
White Celery, Lyon Leek, Intermediate Carrot, Satisfaction Potato, 
Duke of Albany Pea, Cheltenham Beet, Student 1 arsnip, Ne Plus Lltra 
