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Mr. Burden; third, Mr Clark, who had in this stand a perfect Golden 
Empress. to which was awarded the prize for the best bloom in 
the Show. Fifteen competed in the class for twelve Japanese, Mr. 
Parker being first with a stand of very fine blooms. W. H. Lincoln, 
M. M. Hoste, Mr. A. H. Neve, Triomphe de la rue des Chalets, 
and Etoile de Lyon being extra good ; second, Mr. Geddes, gardener 
to G. Elder Esq., Knock Castle, Largs, bloom of a bright and fresh 
colour ; third, Mr. Machattie, this was a flue class. For twelve blooms, 
six of each, Mr. Geddes was first with a very fresh lot, Mr. 
Machattie second, and Mr. Matthieson third. For six Japanese 
Mr. Beisant was first, Mr. Clarke second, and thirl Mr. Jellicoe. Four¬ 
teen entries. 
In the c’ass for six Avalanche ten competed, Mr. Geddes beiDg first 
least not decorative. The third lot contained Japanese, large blooms, 
which were decorative. There seems to be still a good deal in a name, 
and it would appear that this decorative class might be worth defining 
with clearness. 
The classes for pot plants were well filled, and, as already stated, 
the plants were generally very good. Mr. D. Cavanagh, gardener to 
Mrs. Oliver, Murray field, Mr. Copeland, gardener, Orwell Lodge, and 
Mr. Cowan, Dunedin, took the chief prizes. An interesting exhibit was 
that of two standard Chrysanthemums, grafted, each with several 
varieties. Mr. Machar had the one, and Mr. Copeland the other. Mr. 
Petrie, Westerlea, Murrayfield, had the best group. Prizes were also 
given for various flowering and foliage plants, including Zonal Pelar¬ 
goniums, Primulas, and others. 
FIG. 85.—A VIEW IN THE GARDEN AT PREGNY, neab GENEVA. (See Page 446.) 
with deep perfect flowers. Second, Mr. Kyles. Mr. Geddes vas again 
first for six Stanstead White, with extra fine blooms. Second, Mr. 
Beisant. For six Boule d’Or, Mr. Kyles was first. For six E. Moly- 
neux, Mr. Watt, gardener to J. Stewart, Esq , Blackhouses, was first, 
very good fresh blooms. Sicond, Mr. W. Lillie, Railway Station, Selkirk. 
For twelve incurved, Mr. Jellicoe was first with fresh but not over-large 
blooms. For six incurved, Mr. Nicoll, gardener to G. W. Bell, Esq., 
Rossie, Longforgan, was first with notable examples of the Queen 
if ami I y. For six Lord Alcester, Mr. Nicoll was again first with large but 
somewhat flattened blooms, and again for six Golden Queen. For six 
Empress of India, Mr. Watt took first, as also for six Golden Empress 
The first prize for twelve reflexed varieties was secured by Mr. Watt, 
blooms small. For twelve trusses, decorative, there were three competi¬ 
tors, the first ard second prizes being awarded to stands of small 
dowered varieties and Pompons which might be anything, but were at 
Fruit wasa rather poor show. Some good Pine Apples were exhibited 
by Mr. Dunn, Dalkeith Palace ; and Mr. McIntyre, The Glen, was first 
for respectively one and two Pine Apples. Mr. Murray, Parkhall, 
Falkirk, had the best four bunches of Grapes, Mr. Leslie the best 
Muscat of Alexandria, Mr. Murray the best Alicante, Mr. Young, 
Peebles, the best Lady Downe’s. There was a fair lot of Apples and 
Pears staged, but nothing calling for remark. 
Vegetables were very largely shown. Some excellent collections of 
thirteen varieties, and single dishes of Cucumbers, Cauliflowers, 
Tomatoes, Leeks, Celery, &c., in great numbers, and of the most 
excellent quality. Miscellaneous exhibits included the group from 
Messrs. Methven & Sons already referred to, another from Dickson 
and Co., Waterloo Flace, and collections of fresh blooms of Chrysan¬ 
themums up to date from Mr. Jones, Lewisham, and a sale stand of 
plants and flowers in favour of the Gardeners’ Orphan Society. 
