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dishes of Seakale, French Beans, Mushrooms, new Potatoes rather small, a 
dish of small Tomatoes, and a good dish of Asparagus. 
Miscellaneous Exhibits. —Mr. Troughton, nurseryman, 4, Church Street, 
Preston, and Walton-le-dale, had a very effective bank of foliage and flower¬ 
ing plants, Lily of the Valley, Hyacinths, Azaleas, and Dracaena Lindeni 
being especially noteworthy. The Society’s first-clas3 certificates were 
awarded to the following Azaleas :—Mons. Louis Obert, very bright double ; 
Souvenir de Madame Vervaene, and Max-Von Froebell. This collection also 
contained specimens of a new Scolopendrium, named by Mr. Moore S. vulgare 
crispum ornatum Athertoni, after Mr. J. Atherton, who raised it. This 
was awarded a first-class certificate. Mr. J. Atherton was highly com¬ 
mended for a large group of succulent plants, which added to the interest 
of the Exhibition. Mr. Frisby received a similar award for a clump of 
Mushrooms and a splendid case of skeleton leaves. The Secretary, Mr. J. 
Atherton, Fern Bank, Cudley, deserves congratulation, for the success of the 
Exhibition in a very large measure depends upon his exertions. The whole 
of the staging and other arrangements entirely devolve upon him, and they 
were ably and successfully carried out. 
BRISTOL. —March 17th and 18th. 
This annual Exhibition was held in the Colston Hall, Bristol, and though 
it would not have been surprising if the very cold weather had spoilt the 
Show, there was no marked falling-off in the number of entries or the 
quality of the exhibits. 
Bulbs .—These were not quite so well represented as usual, and the 
Judges were much less time in making their awards than is often the case. 
The principal class comprised eighteen Hyacinths, distinct varieties, and 
twelve pots of Tulips, and five collections were in competition. Mr. G. 
gardener to H. St. Vincent Ames, Esq., was third. Mr. Rye was also first with 
four plants, and Mr. F. Edwards, gardener to J. Lysaght, Esq., second. 
Mr. Bannister had the best six Ferns, these consisting of good-sized healthy 
plants of Adiantums farleyense, formosum, and trapeziforme, Microlepia 
hirta cristata, and two Gymnogrammas. Mr. E. Miller was a good second. 
Mr. Rye was first with four flowering plants, these consisting of a good 
white Azalea, Phajus grandifolius, Genetyllis tulipifera, and Phcenocoma 
prolifera. Mr. E. S. Cole, gardener to W. Pethick, Esq., was second, and Mr. 
Perry third. Fewer large Azaleas than usual were shown, but some of them 
were beautifully flowered. Mr. C. Taggett had the best four plants, and was 
awarded first prize and the silver medal of Royal Horticultural Society. They 
consisted of good pyramids of Mrs. Turner, Model, Iveryana, and Souvenir 
du Prince Albert. This exhibitor was also successful in the other classes, 
as also were Messrs. Perry and E. S. Cole. Table plants are always good at 
Bristol. Mr. R. Morse, gardener to S. Budgett, Esq., was first with elegant 
well-colourei plants of Pandanus Veitchi, Cocos Weddelliana, Croton 
Johannis, C. Warrenni, Dracaena nigro rubra, and D. Willsi. The best six 
table Ferns were shown by Mr. J. Loosemore, gardener to W. Cooper, Esq. 
Cinerarias were particularly well shown by Mr. F. Edwards. Cyclamens 
were also good, Mr. S. Blacker, gardener to Miss Charles, being first, and 
Mr. F. Edward second, the latter having much the best strain. Messrs. 
Bannister, R. Bow, and W. Webley were the prizewinners with single 
Primulas; J. H. Vallance, gardener to J. C. Wall, Esq., H. Sprey, and S. 
Pemfrey, gardener to D. Thatcher, Esq., with double Primulas ; E. Miller, 
E. S. Cole, and F. Edwards with Violets, and H. Sprey with Mignonette, the 
exhibits being creditable throughout. Mr. Nicholl was first for a single 
Orchid, having Phalsenopsis amabilis in fine condition, the same plant and 
spike of bloom being first last November. 
Fig. 44.— Acanthephippium bicolor. (See page 233.) 
Marsh, gardener to M. Dunlop, Esq., was rather easily first, having massive, 
well-developed spikes of Hyacinths and Tulips of the usual varieties. Mr. 
W. Lintern, gardener to W. Butler, Esq., was a fairly good second, his 
Tulips being very sturdy and fine ; and Mr. F. Perry, gardener to H. Cruger 
Miles, Esq., was third, his collection comprising several good Hyacinths. 
Only Mr. R. Bow, gardener to F. W. George, Esq., competed in the class for 
twelve Hyacinths, and was awarded the first prize for a fairly good collec¬ 
tion. The next class was for twelve Hyacinths in four colours, and this 
brought together several good exhibitors—Messrs M. Hookings, F. Perry, 
and C. Taggett. In a corresponding class confined to amateurs Mr. W. 
Lintern was first, Mr. Bow second, and Mr. C. Taggett third, each including 
fairly good examples of well-known sorts. Other exhibitors in smaller 
classes were Messrs. Marsh, Gilbert, Howes, C. Taggett, H. Spry (gardener 
to T. Gibson, Esq.), Hookings, and G. Shelton (gardener to W. K. Wait, 
Esq.). Hyacinths in glasses were particularly good, the best of them being 
equal to the majority shown in pots, especially those from Mr. M. Hookings. 
Tulips, like the Hyacinths, gave evidence of having been hurried into 
bloom, and were scarcely so good as usual. 
Fine-foliaged and Flowering Plants .—There were two competitors with 
groups of plants arranged! to occupy a space 12 feet by 7 feet, and both 
exhibits were remarkably good. They were formally arranged, but as only 
flowering plants were used this could scarcely be termed a fault. Mr. F. 
Perry was awarded the first prize, owing, probably, to the number of good 
Orchids shown in his group. The remainder of the group consisted of well- 
flowered Azaleas, Pimeleas, Deutzias, Cinerarias, Lichen alias, and various 
forced bulbs. Mr. W. Rye obtained the second prize for the freest and most 
imposing display, which included large Camellias, Azaleas, and various other 
good hardwooded plants. With six fine-foliaged plants Mr. Rye easily 
secured the premier award, having grand specimens of Crotons pictus, 
Weismanni, and interruptus, Latania borbonica, Areca sapida, and Pan¬ 
danus Veitchi. Mr. E. Miller was a good second, his best being fine healthy 
specimens of Cycas revoluta and Cibotium spectabile. Mr. W. H. Bannister, 
Cut Flowers .—The classes for these were increased, and may be said to 
have been the most attractive in the Show. Four beautiful stands of twelve 
bunches of cut blooms, distinct varieties, were in competition, the first prize 
going to Mr. F. Perry, who had all Orchids ; Mr. E. Miller was second and 
Mr. E. S. Cole third, both having good Orchids. Mr. E. S. Cole had the best 
twelve RoseB, these consisting principally of Marshal Niel and Catherine 
Mermet. Mr. E. Miller had fresh blooms of Niphetos and Devoniensis, and 
was awarded the second prize. Four competed for the prizes offered for a 
vase of cut flowers, and all were of nearly equal merit, the flowers being 
very choice, Orchids predominating. The first prize and bronze medal of 
the Royal Horticultural Society was awarded to Mr. A. Stapleton. Bouquets 
were plentifully shown, but were not so good as usual. 
Fruit and Vegetables .—Some well-kept bunches of Grapes were shown, 
Mr. Nicholl, gardener to Mrs. Miller, being first with Lady Downe’s in 
excellent condition ; Mr. Loosemore was second with Muscat of Alexandria, 
and Mr. E. S. Cole third with Lady Downe’s. Mr. J. Stapleton, gardener to 
H. Mardon, Esq., had the best Pears, a good dish of Catillac ; Mr. E. T. Hill 
taking the second prize with Uvedale’s St. Germains. Mr. Bannister was 
first with Apples, having a fine dish of Ribston Pippins ; Mr. Hill follow¬ 
ing with Reinette de Canada ; and Mr. J. Aplin, gardener to W. M. Baker, 
Esq., was third with a highly coloured dish of Northern Spy. The best 
basket of vegetables was brought by Mr. Bannister, these consisting of 
Suoiv’s Broccoli, Welford Park Kidney Potatoes, Leeks, Brussels Sprouts, 
Mushrooms, Danver’s Yellow Onions, Seakale, B et, and Carrots, or one dish 
too many, and had to be disqualified, an extra prize, however, being awarded. 
Mr. Ap'.iu secured the first prize with a good basket, Asparagus being very 
fine, and Mr. J. Nicholl was a good second. The first prize for Cucumbers 
was awarded to Mr. J. H. Vallance for a good brace of Telegraph. 
Not for Competition .—From J. Dorrien Smith, Esq., Trescoe Abbey, 
Scilly Isles, came a grand collection of cut blooms of Narcissi. Messrs. 
Garaway & Co, Durdham Down Nursery, Clifton, arranged a fine bank of 
well-grown Hyacinths and Tulips, among which were soveral new sorts, as 
