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Second Mr. Wills, whose best plants were Microlepia hispida cristata and 
Adiantnm cardiochlcenum; Mr. Penford and Mr. F. Smith being placed 
equal thirds. Mr. it. West, gardener to J. It. Wigrarn, Esq., Northlands, 
Salisbury, was the only exhibitor of six Zonal Pelargoniums, distinct, and 
for a like number of variegated-foliage Pelargoniums Mr. Wills and Mr. 
West were placed first and second in that order. Mr. C. Warden, gardener 
to Sir F. H. Bathurst, Clarendon Park, Salisbury, was the only exhibitor of 
six pots of Liliujn, and he was deservedly awarded the first prize. Mr. West 
was first for six Begonias; Mr. H. Wells, gardener to Dr. F. W. Coates, 
Salisbury, second; and Mr. J. Davidson, gardener to T. H. Staples, Esq., 
Belmont, Salisbury, third. 
CUT FLOWERS. 
These were shown largely, and for the most part well. For twenty-four 
single trusses of Boses Mr. C. Warden was a good first, showing a very 
fresh even lot of blooms, which, seeing that such veteran growers as Dr. 
Budd of Bath and Canon T. W. Girdleston, Sunningdale, were placed second 
and third in that order, reflected great credit on the grower. For twelve 
blooms the first prize went to Mr. West, the second and third not being 
awarded. For twelve Dahlias, distinct, first not awarded. Second Mr. J. 
Evans, gardener to Lady Ashburton, Melchet Court, Romsey. There was 
good competition in the class for eighteen bunches of cut flowers, distinct. 
Mr. F. Thomson, Norman Court Gardens, Salisbury, and Mr. C. Penfold 
were placed equal firsts, the former staging good blooms of Cattleya crispa, 
Ixora Williarusi, Pancratium fragrans, and Dipladenia amabilis. The most 
noteworthy feature in Mr. Penford’s stand being an immense bloom of the 
Victoria regina Lily, which, as is well known to many of our readers, is 
grown so well at Leigh Park. Third Mr. Evans. 
FRUIT. 
There were four collections of eight kinds of excellent fruit staged* 
First, Mr. H. W. Ward, gardener to the Earl of Radnor, Longford Castle, 
Salisbury, followed closely by Mr. W. Iggulden, gardener to the Earl of 
Cork, Marston House, Frome ; and Mr. A. Miller, gardener to W. H. Long, 
Esq., M.P., Rood Ashton, Trowbridge. Mr. Ward’s collection consisted of 
Alnwick Seedling and Muscat of Alexandria Grapes, Dr. Hogg Peach, Pine 
Apple Nectarine, Moor Park Apricot, Brunswick Fig, Smooth Cayenne Pine 
Apple, and Captain Lark’s Melon. Mr. Iggulden’s best dishes being a good 
Smooth Cayenne Pine, Grosse Mignonne Peaches, Pine Apple Nectarines, 
and Black Hamburgh and Foster’s Seedling Grapes. Barrington Peaches, 
Apricots, and Eastnor Castle Melon were Mr. Miller’s best dishes. 
Grapes.—Out of seven stands of three bunches of Muscat of Alexandria 
Mr. Pratt, gardener to the Marquis of Bath, Longleat, Warminster, was 
easily first with three magnificent bunches, weighing in the aggregate about 
llj lbs. Mr.Warden, gardener to Sir F. H. Bathurst, Bart., Clarendon Park, 
Salisbury, was second, and Mr. J. Evans, gardener to Lady Ashburton, Mel¬ 
chet Court, third. Mr. Pratt was again to the front with three large well- 
finished bunches of Black Hamburgh, about half a pound heavier than the 
Muscats. Mr. Iggulden was an excellent second, showing smaller, compact, 
and perfectly finished bunches, Mr. Warden being a good third. Seven ex¬ 
hibitors staged. With three bunches any other black variety than Ham¬ 
burgh, Mr. Warden was placed first with well finished Madresfield Court; 
and Mr. Ward second with Alnwick Seedling. In the class for any other 
white variety than Muscat of Alexandria, the last-named exhibitor was first, 
showing three perfect bunches of Buckland Sweetwater, the central one 
weighing lbs., and those on either side of it 4 lbs. each. Mr. A. Miller was 
second, with Foster’s Seedling. Mr. Ward staged, not for competition, eight 
bunches, consisting of two Muscat of Alexandria, two Madresfield Court, 
Black Prince, Gros Maroc, Alnwick Seedling, and Foster’s Seedling, one 
bunch of each. 
Mr. G. Lock was first for a Pine Apple, showing a fine Smooth-leaved 
Cayenne ; and Mr. Ward was second with Providence. Mr. Iggulden had 
the best-flavoured Melon, showing a beautifully netted and well-coloured 
fruit of Hero of Lockinge ; and Mr. Thomas Wilkins, gardener to Lady 
Theodora Guest, Iwood House, Henstridge, was second. Six fruits were 
staged. Mr. F. Thomson, gardener to W. Baring, Esq., Norman Court, had 
the best six Peaches in Barrington, and Mr. VVArd the second best with 
Bellegarde. Mr. Thomson was again to the front with Nectarines, showing 
an even dish of Elruge ; and Mr. Mdler was a good second with same variety. 
The last-named exhibitor had the best twelve Plums, and Mr. Ward the 
second best, the former showing a fine dish of Green Gage, and the latter 
Old Orleans, the third prize going to Mr. Iggulden. For Apples, three dishes 
of dessert and a like number of kitchen varieties, Mr. Evans was awarded 
first honours, Mr. Iggulden second, and Mr. F. Smith, the Palace Gardens, 
Salisbury, the third ; but in the opinion of some the first and second awards 
in this class should have been reversed. Mr. F. Smith was the only exhibi¬ 
tor of four varieties of Pears, and he was deservedly awarded first honours 
for clean even fruits of Louise Bonne of Jersey, Marie Louise, Williams’ Bon 
Chretien, and Jargonelle. 
VEGETABLES. 
These were shown largely and well for the season, there being no less 
than nine exhibitors. The first' prize was secured by Mr. F. Wilkins, who, 
in his first attempt in this class of garden produce, staged excellent samples 
of Autumn Giant Cauliflower, Intermediate Carrot, Girtford Giant Bean, 
International Kidney Potato, Wright’s Giant Perfection Celery, Student 
Parsnip, Reading Tomato, Purley Park Hero Cucumber, Gladiator Peas, 
White Elephant Onion, Purple Globe Artichoke, and Pragnell’s Exhibition 
Beet. Mr. A. Miller was a good second, his best dishes being Stamfordian 
Tomatoes and Autumn Giant Cauliflower ; and Mr. Richards, gardener to 
the Earl of Normanton, Somerley House, Ringwood, was a good third. 
Mr. Pope, gardener to the Earl of Carnarvon, Highclere Castle, Newbury, 
was the only exhibitor of a collection of six varieties of salading, and for 
which he was awarded a first prize. There were no classes provided for 
single dishes of vegetables, such as French Beans, Tomatoes, Peas, and 
Cucumbers, an omission which we hope will be remembered when the next 
schedule is being framed. 
AMATEURS’ CLASSES. 
These were fairly well contested, and the exhibits on the whole mode¬ 
rately good. Mr. J. Curry, gardener to Colonel Pepper, Salisbury, being the 
only exhibitor of six stove and greenhouse plants, was awarded a first prize 
for the same ; and for a like number of F rns the fi st prize went to J. VV. 
Lovibond, Esq., Salisbury, for a good collection; the second to Mr. H. 
Gregory, Fisherton Mills, Salisbury; and the third to Mr. J. Curry. The 
last-named exhibitor was the only contributor of six pyramidally trained 
Coleuses, and for which he was awarded first prize, his plants being small 
but beautifully coloured. Mr. Gregory was the only exhibitor of three pots 
of Lilium auratum, and to them was awarded chief honours. Mr. Curry 
secured first prize for six Zonal Pelargoniums, and Mr. Lovibond first for 
four variegated-foliaged plants of the same old-fashioned but popular 
flower. 
Fruits.—For two bunches of black Grapes Mr. G. H. Farrant, Bemerton, 
was first for fairly good bunches of Black Hamburgh ; second Mr. Gregory 
with the same variety, the third going to Mr. J. Curry. Mr. Lovibond was 
easily first for a like number of bunches of white, showing Muscat of Alex¬ 
andria, the second and third going to Mr. Gregory and Mr. Curry in that 
order, both showing Foster’s S edling. Mr. Gregory had the best-flavoured 
Melon, showing a well-colourrd and neatly netted fruit of Dr. Finch—a 
locally named variety of the Blenh im Orange type. Mr. Lovibond had 
the best dish of Peaches ; and Mr. Guillaume, Oriental Place, Southampton, 
the best dish of Plums; and Mr. C. Mood, Salisbuiy, had the best three 
dishes of culinary Apples, and Mr. G. Smith, Ealisbury, was second. 
LADIES’ CLASSES. 
As is usual at the majority of exhi ,iuons, the ladies’ daises were well 
contested, and the arrangements for the most p irt were extr> mely light and 
graceful. For a dressed flower vase for the decoration cf the d nner-table, 
the first prize was awarded to Mrs. Farrant, Berne ton, with a rather 
massive arrangement. Second Miss Prewett, Hammersmith; and third 
Miss Bessie Flight, Winchester, for an extremely light and admirable 
arrangement, and which, in the op nion of many competent judges, should 
have been accorded the premier award—that is, it should have changed 
places in point of merit with the heavy arrangement that was placed first. 
Miss Griffin, Wilton Road, Salisbury, bad an * xtra prize given to her stand. 
For a dressed vase for decoration of drawing-room, the awards were more 
consistent with the merit of the individual arrangements. FirH Mi-s A. 
Flight with an elegant arrangement. Second Miss Lovibond. Third Miss 
Griffin. For three buttonhole bouquets, first Miss Prewett, second Lovi¬ 
bond, third Mrs. Brittain, Salisbury, all displaying good taste in their 
arrangements. In the class for ladies’ shoulder sprays Miss Prewett was 
to the front once more for a neat combination of lightness, colour, and 
simplicity. Second Miss Staples, Belmont, with light and excellent sprays. 
Third Mrs. Brittain, an extra prize being given to Miss Mathews, 
Quidhampton. 
MISCELLANEOUS. 
The principal feature in this class was the magnificent collection of 
Roses, Dahlias, and Gladiolus staged by the well-known Castle Street firm, 
Messrs. Keynes, Williams & Co., and which made quite a grand display in 
themselves, the whole of them being so good as to render the singiing- 
out of any particular variety or bloom quite sup rfluous. Messrs. 
Cross & Steir of The Canal, Salisbury, also put up several excellent stands 
of Roses, The Governor, and Gloire de Nancy Carnations. Mr. King, 
florist, Western Road, Lymington, showed some excellent blooms and small 
plants of double and single Begonias as also did Messrs. Brittan & Son, 
of the Waterloo Nursery, Salisbury. Several stands of good Roses, and some 
plants of Lilium auratum from Longford CaRle Gardens helped to give 
effect to the two tastefully arranged tents. 
FRUIT AT CHISWICK. 
It is a long time since the fruit cropa, of Pears especially, were so fine 
in the Royal Horticultural Society’s Gardens as they are this season. The 
pyramid trees, which are very numerous, are models of their kind, the 
majority appearing to be from 12 feet to 15 feet high, the mam Ranches 
thinly and regularly disposed, yet so sturdy and strong that it is rare to 
find one dragged down by the weight of the fruit. 
The trees have all been summer-pruned fur some time past, and the 
fruit is displayed to the best advantage, and receives the full benefit oE 
the sun. Many of the trees that are bearing so heavily have the soil 
“ dished ” for 2 or 3 feet round the stems, so that water could be given 
more effectively, and in addition those bearing the heaviest crops have 
been thickly mulched with manure. But for this assistance the fruit could 
not have been supported ; as it is, some is rather small in consequence of 
the serious and protracted drought; still, should rain fall so. n and 
copiously, the fruit will swell considerably. The value i f the attention 
given is manifest by the condition of trees that have not been assisted in 
the manner indicated, for it was impossible to water and mulch all of 
them ; in fact, the outlay would not have been justifiable in the case of 
trees on which the crops are light, and th se tiees are flagging by the 
drought, while those assisted are fresh notwithstanding the great weight of 
the crops they are bearing. It is quito apparent tnat if these trees bad 
been left to “ take their chance ” the fruit would have been comparatively 
worthless and the trees exhausted, whereas the crops are of substantial 
value, and the trees, with few exceptions, are capable ot bearing similar 
crops next year. 
It is customary to water and mulch Roses, Dahlias, and other flowers 
for the production of fine blooms, but as a rule even heavily borne 
pyramid and bush fruit trees in gardens receive do such assistance. Ti at 
is a mistake, for fruit trees benefit by extra support accord d them as 
markedly as flowering plants do, and give at least an equal return to the 
cultivator for his care. 
A number of dwarf Apple trees worked on the French Paradise and 
Doucin stocks some half a dozen years ago are marvels of productiveness. 
They are simply clustered with fine, char, well-fed iruit, and it has been 
necessary to assist the branches to bear the weight cf the ctop. The con¬ 
dition of the trees strikingly show the relative influences of the stocks on 
