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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER 
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The Rhododendrons staged were large and well bloomed. Mr. W. 
Bustard was awarded the first prize for large plants of Vesuvius, The Queen, 
Victoria, and Mrs. Bradshaw. For one, Messrs. W. Bustard and J. Lowndes 
were the winners in the order named. For one greenhouse variety Mr. G. 
Rhod s was first with a grand specimen of R. Gibsoni. 
Miscellaneous Plants. —With six forced plants Mr. W. Bustard was well 
ahead, showing Deutzia gracilis 3 feet through. Azalea mollis very fine, 
Mai echal Niel Rose, and a nearly white Ghent Azalea. Roses were only 
fair. For four plants Mr. A. R. Cox was first with Niphetos, Homere, 
Souvenir d’Elise, and Reine Marie Henriette. Mr. J. Jellico was second, 
his best plants being General Jacqueminot and Isabella Sprunt. For one 
plant Mr. J. Agnew was first with a large well-bloomed plant of Comtesse 
de Sembie. Primulas were not so good as are generally exhibited. Cinerarias 
were better than they have generally been. Lily of the Valley was remarkably 
well shown, and the competition for the three prizes offered for six plants in 
pots was very keen. Cyclamens were not largely shown, but those staged 
in the class for six plants were remarkably good. Table plants were staged 
in the usual style, the plants being small, neat, and light. Ferns were in 
splendid condition although not numerous, Mr. T. Gowan’s plants being 
extremely fine. Palms and Cycads were not quite so largely shown as 
usual, bat Mr. Crosbie had some fine specimens. 
Hyacinths in Pots. —These were not quite up to the same standard as in 
previous years, although some fine well-developed spikes were shown. Four 
collections of eighteen distinct varieties were staged. Mr. C. Wearing, 
gardener to Mrs. Aikin, Princess Park, was well to the front with well 
grown plants, some of the best being Von Schiller, King of the Blues, 
Gigantea, Grandeur ;i Merveille, Czar Peter, Vuurbaak, very fine; Mont 
Blanc, Lord Derby, Baron Van Tuyll, Fabiola, Baroness Van Tuyll, 
Koh-i-noor, Alba Maxima, Marie, Blondin, and Grand Mattre. Mr. J. Kelly, 
gardener to R. Singlehurst, Esq., Aigburth, second, this collection having 
very good spikes, but the foliage was slightly drawn. Mr. E. Green, The 
Hollies, Mossley Hill, third. For twelve distinct varieties, Mr. J. V. 
Thompson, gardener to W. P. Sinclair, Esq , Princess Park, was first, and 
staged good examples of King of the Blues, Princess Clotilda, Grand 
Maitre, Blondin, Ida, very fine ; La Franchaise, Lord Derby, Koh-i-noor, 
La Grandesse, Grand Lilas, Macaulay, and Alba Maxima. Mr. J. Bounds, 
gardener to A. S. Jones, Esq., Oaklands, Aigburth, second ; and W. Kneale, 
gardener to Captain Gaskell, High Cliffe Lodge, third; four collections 
being staged. For six plants the fortunate competitors were Messrs. J. V. 
Thompson, C. Copple, and C. Wearing. In the corresponding class for six 
pots, three bulbs in each pot, some grand examples of culture were staged. 
Mr. J. Jellico took the lead with some very fine spikes of Marie, Baroness 
Van Tuyll, Grand Lilas, Robert Steiger, and Baron Van Tuyll; Mr. T. 
Stephenson, gardener to R. Cornelius, Esq., Waterloo, second; and Mr. 
Peter Barber, third. 
Tulips. —Mr. Kneale took the foremost position in the class for two pots 
of single varieties, not less than six distinct varieties. This collection com¬ 
prised good examples of Proserpine, Keysers Kroon, Alba Regalis, Couleur 
Cardinal, and Joost van Vondel. Mr. A. Collins was placed second, having 
very fine Fabiola, Chrysolora, Joost van Vondel; Mr. J. Kelly being third 
with fully expanded examples. For six pots of single varieties Mr. C. 
Wearing was placed first, and staged Vermilion Brilliant, White Potte- 
bakker, Joost van Vondel, Wouverman, Standard Royal, and Chrysolora. 
Second Mr. J. Lowndes, and third Mr. C. Copple. For six pots of doubles 
Mr. E. Green was first, Mr. Copple second, and Mr. J. Lowndes third. 
Narcissus were good, and the prizes offered were well contested ; for six 
pots, not less than three varieties, Mr. J. V. Thompson was first, having 
Apollo, Sir Walter Scott, and La Parfaite good. Mr. C. Wearing was 
scond and Mr. J. Jellico third, eight or nine collections being staged. 
The lateness of the season enabled Crocuses to be Btaged in fine condi¬ 
tion. The competition in the class provided for six pots was remarkably 
good. The prizewinners were Messrs. J. V. Thomson, J. Bounds, and 
P. Barber, in the order named. 
Orchids. —These were not staged in large numbers, but the exhibits 
throughout were of good quality. In the class for four plants Mr. T. Worth, 
gardener to E. Harvey, Esq., Riversdale, Aigburth, was first, followed by 
Mr. E. Green, Mr. W. Moss, gardener to W. Holland, E,q., Mossley Hill, 
and Mr. A. Smith, gardener to D. de Yborrondo, Esq., Sefton Park ; the two 
last being equal thirds. The premier collection contained Cattleya Triame 
Osmani, with five highly coloured flowers. A basket of Dendrobium 
crassinode, Cymbidium Lowianum with two fine spikes, and a remarkably 
fine variety of Dandrobium Falconeri giganteum with thirteen highly 
coloured flowers nearly 3 inches in diameter. The second collection con¬ 
tained a good Vanda tricolor and Cattleya Trianae. For one plant Mr. T. 
Worth again took the lead with Dendrobium crassinode album, a remark¬ 
ably fine variety. The plant had one very strong pseudo-bulb well flowered, 
th6 colour being of the purest white, and the flowers large, being equal to 
those of good varieties of D. Wardianum. Mr. G. Rhodes was second with a 
large pan of Ccelogyne cristata. 
Bouquets and Cut Flowers on the whole were very good, the flowers 
being choice and tastefully arranged, and their size moderate. Mr. A. 
Crosbie took the lead in the open class with an arrangement of Eucharis, 
Dendrobiums, Lily of the Valley, Spiraea, White Lilac, and Erica melanthera 
towards the outer edge. The principal colour was provided by Dendrobium 
nobile and Euphorbia jacquiniseflora. Messrs. S. Martin & Co., florists, Hope 
Street, Liverpool, were the second. Mr. G. Down s, Lodge Lane, obtained 
the remaining prize. In the corresponding class for amateurs the same ex¬ 
hibitor was again first with a very similar bouquet to the one staged in the 
previous class ; the ground being nearly all white with a few flowers of 
Sophronitis graudiflora and scarlet Bouvardia. 
Cut flowers were bright, the prizes being taken by Messrs. A. R. Cox 
A. Collins, gardener to S. Smith, Esq., M.P., Princess Park ; G. Rhodes ; Mr 
G. Park, gardener to R. A. Ffarington, Esq., Wigan. 
Grapes.— Though not shown in large numbers the competition for the 
prizes offered for two bunches was good, as seven or eight exhibitors staged. 
The examples throughout were most creditable considering the season. 
Mr. W. Hannagan, gardener to R. N. Naylor, Esq., Hoolton Hall, was placed 
first with Alicante ; Mr. T. Elsworthy, gardener to R. A. Gladstone, Esq., 
Court Hey, second with larger bunches and plumper fruit, and Mr. G. 
Middleton third with Muscat of Alexandria. The last exhibit deserves 
special notice, for the examples staged were of perfect colour and had been 
kept remarkably well. 
Miscellaneous Exhibits. —These were perhaps more numerous than 
usual, and contributed in a large degree to the beauty of the Exhibition. 
Messrs. J. Dickson & Sons, Chester, had a collection of border Narcissus, 
Alpine, and herbaceous plants in flower, for which a first-class certificate 
wasawarded. M ssrs. R. P.Ker & Sons received the same award for a splendid 
bank of Azaleas in 5 and G inch pots. Messrs. Cutbush & Sons, Highgate, 
London, contributed a large bank of Cyclamen very fine, Azaleas, Oranges 
in small pots, Palms, and a collection of Hyacinths. Amongst the last were 
the finest spikes in the Exhibition, the bells being larger than was the case 
in other exhibits. Most of the well-known varieties were good, but pink 
Baroness Van Tuyll deserves special note. Messrs. Fisher, Son, it Sibray, 
Handsworth Nurseries, Sheffield, staged boxes of cut blooms of greenhouse 
Rhodod ndrons and a number of fine plants in pots covered with bloom. 
The plants in pots were 3 feet through them, well furnished and flowered. 
Mr. W. Nicholson, gardener to A. M. Smith, Esq, Raby, staged a case of 
skeleton leaves that was highly commended. A first-class certificate was 
awarded to T. Davies & Co. for a collection of Hyacinths, Tulips, and Lily of 
the Valley. The Horticultural Company (John Cowan), Gar a ton, also con¬ 
tributed largely to the Exhibition by having som: hundreds of Hyacinths, 
Tulips, Narcissus, Azaleas, Spirseas, Ferns, and Orchids. Amongst the last 
Cattleya Percivaliana and Odontoglossum Andersoni were conspicuous. 
The arrangement of this fine Exhibition was all that could be desired, 
and everything was carried out in a satisfactory manner; great credit- 
being due to the Committee of Management and the able Secretary, Mr. E. 
Bridge. 
PRE3T0N AND FULWOOD SHOW. 
This Society held its eighth annual spring Show ia the new Public Hall, 
Preston, on the 17th and 18th inst. The schedule comprised eighty-three 
classes divided into four divisions—namely, five open for nurserymen and 
florists, sixty-four for gentlemen’s gardeners and amateurs, one for amateurs 
not possessing more than 500 feet of glass, and thirteen for cottagers’ pro¬ 
ductions. Some idea of the extent of the Exhibition may be gained when it 
is stated that the whole of these classes were represented with the exception 
of two. The plants are all staged on the evening previous to the Exhibi¬ 
tion, so that the Judges can commence their duties the fo’lowing morning, 
which gives ample time without being hurried in. But the Committee 
would do well to have the cut flowers arranged on the morning of the 
Show instead of the previous evening. 
Hyacinths were the leading feature of the Exhibition, and were well 
grown, the spikes being evenly developed. In the open class for twenty- 
four single varieties, distinct, Mr. E. Payne, nurseryman, Fulwood, was well 
ahead of Mr. H. Winwood, Ashton, the other only competitor, who was 
awarded the second prize. In the corresponding class for the same number 
of double varieties the same two exhibitors staged plants and obtained the 
awards in the order nam -d. In the amateurs’ class for twenty-four single 
varieties, distinct, J. B. Dixon, Esq., Treasurer of the Society, was the only 
exhibitor, and was deservedly awarded the first prize for a well-grown 
collection. For twenty-four double varieties the same exhibitor again took 
the lead with capital examples. In other classes the prizetakers were 
Mr. J. B. Dixon and Mr. R. Learell, gardener to R. Smith, Esq. 
Six classes were devoted to Tulips, and most of those that took the 
leading places were in splendid condition. The prizetakers were Mr. J. B. 
Dixon and Mr. T. Moss, who had well-grown specimens. Narcissus were 
staged in grand condition, both Polyanthus and border varieties. Five 
classes were devoted to them, and Mr. J. B. Dixon took the lead in all. 
For twenty pots of bulbs, corms. tubers, or rhizernes in flower in 6-inch 
pots three collections were staged. Mr. T. Moss secured the premier position, 
followed by Mr. J. B. Dixon. The first collection was good, and some of 
the plants very effective; it comprised fine examples of Allium neipoli- 
tanum, Eucharis amazonica, Cyclamen red and white, Narcissus Horsfieldi, 
Lilium longiflorum, and Lachenaiias. 
Primulas were exhibited in fine condition. For six plants of any variety 
Mr. A. Waters, gardener to J. Eccles, Esq., Farington House, was well to 
the front with the most profusely flowered plants we have seen for some 
years. Cyclamens were not largely represented, only five collections being 
staged for the six prizes offered in the two classes, Messrs. Whittle and 
T. Moss being the prizewinners. Lily of the Valley, Deutzias, table 
plants, and others were also well shown by the exhibitors already named. 
In the class for a miscellaneous collection of plants arranged for effect, 
not to exceed 100 square feet or 10 feet of frontage, three competitors 
entered. Mr. T. Moss was first with the brightest and mist effective 
arrangement. This collection contained a large number of flowering plants. 
Mr. J. B. Dixon was second, but many of the plants were not very choice. 
Mr. FriBby was third, a large number of Ferns being employed. The back 
of this group was very effective with Lomaria gibba at-d. Blechnum coreo- 
vadense, with Nicotiana affinis peeping out. If this group had had two or 
three brighter plants towards the fronr, rising lightly from the Mosses and 
Ferns, which was rather flat, it would have been the best. 
For three foliage plants Mr. J. B. Dixon took the lead with a good plant 
of Cycas revoluta, Phoenix rupicola, and Pritchardia filamentosa ; Mr. F. 
Clark being second with Pandanus utilis, Cycas revoluta, and Latania 
borbonica ; and third Mr. Frisby. For six miscellaneous plants the prize¬ 
winners were Messrs. Frisby, J. B. Dixon, and J. Clarke, gardener to Mrs. 
Birchell, With six Azaleas Mr. J. Dixon took the lead, showing fair-sized 
plants profusely flowered. Mr. Wright had the best three Orchids—Den¬ 
drobium Wardianum, Cypripedium Boxalli, and C. villosum. For one 
plant the same exhibitor was again first with Cattleya Triame well bloomed, 
some of the spikes carrying four large blooms. 
Cut flowers and bouquets were not largely represented, and those shown 
had suffered through being staged on the previous evening. For one basket 
of flowers Mr. Wright, gardener to J. S. Slater, Esq., was first with a choice 
assortment, Mr. C. Parker being second, and Mr. T Moss third. For one 
vase of flowers Mr. T. Moss was the only exhibitor, and was awarded the 
first prize. For one bride’s bouquet Mr. Wielding, gardener to Colonel 
Wilson, was first. 
Three prizes were offered for six varieties of vegetables, but only two 
collections were staged. Mr. Frisby was deservedly first, staging good 
