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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ August 22, 1888. 
A.. K. Williams, Davienne Lamy, Amazon, Le Havre, Niphetos, Alfred 
Colomb, Comtesse Iliza dn Parc, Maurice Bernardin, Due de Mon- 
pensier, Madame Berard, and G^ndral Jacqueminot. If this should 
meet the eye of this exhibitor, might I suggest to him that it would be 
a great boon, not merely to those who report the Show, but also to the 
general public if his labels were a little more distinct? They were 
written very faulty in a very fine hand, and it was exceedingly difficult 
to decipher them, and made it a difficult mitter to take the names. If 
he does not care to use the printed ones, clear written ones would be a 
great boon. Messrs. Mack & Son made a long j ourney from Catterick, 
Yorkshire, and were a good second in forty-eights, third in twenty-four 
trebles. Amongst their flowers was a beautiful triplet of their fine 
variety. Sir Rowland Hill, its rich dark colour marking it out as a very 
distinct variety. The Gladioli were very disappointing ; few of any real 
excellence were exhibited, and those that were set up were nameless 
seedlings, of which probably the exhibitor will know nothing next year. 
Nor were the stands effectively set up, the spikes were too much of a 
length, so that the back rows were completely hidden by those in front. 
Asters were very fine in both sections, the flowers being clean and fresh. 
There are some good blooms of Dahlias exhibited by that active ex¬ 
hibitor, Mr. T. Hobbs of Lower Easton, Bristol, and by the local grower, 
Mr. Watson ; but Dahlias have fallen off here, the number of varieties 
not being so large as formerly, and the fine stands of Messrs. Keynes, 
Williams & Co. being much missed. 
There is no place that I know where Achimenes are so well exhibited 
as at Taunton, and it was impossible to imagine finer plants than those 
exhibited by J. Marshall, Esq., whose able gardener, Mr. Lucas, has grown 
them to such perfection, The Roses in this division were not equal to 
those in the open classes, but a very beautiful box of Teas was shown by 
Mr. H. Fowler of Claremont, showing what a fallacy it is to suppose that 
this very beautiful class will not flourish in the neighbourhood of 
Taunton. Mr. Fowler had also a good stand of Carnations. 
Table decorations form a prominent feature of the Taunton Show, 
and it was pleasant to see that the lessons taught by Miss Cypher in 
former years had not been thrown away, for the latter, which obtained 
first and second prizes, were excellent and in thoroughly good taste— 
the light and elegant character of the centrepieces was all that could 
be desired. The hand bouquets also were very good, and the decorative 
tent generally was a credit to the exhibitors. 
It was a matter of great regret that one of the very earnest Secretaries 
was indisposed, but his colleague worked “ double tides,” and the Com¬ 
mittee was indefatigable in its efforts to make things go smoothly for 
all, and thus ensure the success of the Show, which is unsurpassed at 
this season of the year by any in the kingdom.—D., Deal. 
Fruit .—A grand lot of fruit was shown, this department being quite 
equal to the rest of a generally superior exhibition. The first prize for a 
collection of ten dishes of fruit was awarded to Mr. W. Iggulden, who 
had better Black Hamburgh Grapes than were shown by him at Weston- 
super-Mare and Exeter, but the rest of the exhibit did not differ 
materially from what has previously been noted. Mr. Nicholson, gar¬ 
dener to the Earl Fortescue, South Molton, was placed second, but he 
certainly had some luck in the matter, as the third prize collection, 
staged by Mr. J. Lloyd, gardener to Vincent Stuckey, Esq., Langport, 
was the most generally satisfactory exhibit. Mr. Nicholas had a very 
fine Smooth Cayenne Pine Apple, superior Brown Turkey Figs, and an ex¬ 
ceptionally fine dish of Cherries. The last-named might be described as 
a very large form of Black Tartarian, fully equalling that good variety 
in point of quality, and surpassing the largest Morellos in size. It is a 
seedling of great value. Several collections of four dishes of fruit were 
staged, Mr. Daffurn, Weston-super-Mare, being well first with good 
Madresfield Court Grapes, Grosse Mignonne Peaches, Elruge Nectarines, 
and Hero of Lockinge Melon. Mr. Crossman, gardener to J. Brutton, 
Esq., Yeovil, was second, and Mr. G. J. Barnes, gardener to T. C. Daniels, 
Esq., third. The last named was a good first for Muscat of Alexandria 
Grapes, and Mr. J. Lloyd second ; and for any other white variety Mr. 
J. Webber, gardener to G. F. Luttrell, Esq., was first, and Mr. C. C. 
Cooper, gardener to C. L. Collard, Esq., second, both having good Buck- 
land Sweetwater. The first prize for Black Hamburgh Grapes was 
awarded to Mr. Iggulden, who had fine bunches and berries a little 
wanting ii colour. Mr. J. Loosemore. gardefler to C. Cooper, Esq , was 
a creditable second. In the any other black class Mr. W. Daffurn was 
first, and Mr. J. Lloyd second, both having fairly well finished Madres¬ 
field Court. Mr. Bryant was first, and Mr. Crossman second, for a 
Melon, a considerable number of fruit being shown. Mr. Nicholas was 
first, and Mr. Bull second, with a Pine Apple, both having very fine fruit 
of Smooth Cayenne. The first prize for Peaches was awarded to Mr. 
Iggulden for a highly coloured dish of Barrington, Mr. Daffurn being 
second with a fine dish of Grosse Mignonne. For Nectarines these 
positions were reversed, Mr. Daffurn being first for highly coloure 1 
Elruge. Apricots, Plums, Cherries, and other hardy fruit were all 
extensively and well shown, and immense quantities of vegetables were 
staged in various classes by professional gardeners, amateurs, and 
cottagers. 
WESTBOURNE AND DISTRICT.— Augcst 7rn and Stit. 
The above Society held its fifth annual Exhibition of plants, fruits, 
flowers, and vegetables on the above dates in a pasture field at Brank- 
some Deane, by the kind permission of Lord Wimborne. The place in 
which the Show was held is a very suitable site for a fruit and flower 
show, being surrounded by trees, and within half an hour's walk of 
the fashionable seaside town of Bournemouth. Every pr.vse is due to 
the Committee and energetic Hon. Secretary, Mr. S. Minty, and his 
assistant, Mr. K. Pottle, for the business-like manner in which they all 
performed their duties. All that was required to insure success was 
fine weather, which, unfortunately, the Society did not have on the open¬ 
ing day, as there were heavy showers at short intervals throughout the 
day. The most successful exhibitors in the open classes were Mr. 
William Earp,gardener to J. S. Sellon,Esq., Horne Towers, Bournemouth j 
Mr, G. Roberts, gardener to Mrs. M. Sme Hey ; Mr. C. Phillips, gardener 
to T. J. Hawkinson, Esq. ; and Mr. Taylor, gardener to R. J. Eilershaw, 
Esq., all of Bournmouth or district. 
Plants. —Three collections of stove and greenhouse plants, distinct 
varieties, not less than four flowering, and in pots not exceeding' 
11 inches, were staged. Mr. C. Phi lips was first with creditable plants 
of Acalypha tricolor, beautifully coloured ; ChamoeropshumiliSjAllamanda 
Hendersoni, Cocos Weddelliana. Dracaena australis, Pandanus Veitehi, 
and Plumbago capensis. Mr. W. Earp was a very close second, his best 
plants being Clerodendron Balfourianum, Groton irregulare, and Pan¬ 
danus Veitchi. Mr. Earp had the best specimen stove or greenhouse, 
plant. Mr. Phillips was first for nine varieties of exotic Ferns, show¬ 
ing among others good plants of Alsophila australis, Davallia canariensis, 
D. bullata, Adiantum formosum, and A. cuneatum. Mr. Earp was a 
very close second, his best plant being Polypodium aureum. Three 
good collections of Ferns were shown in this class. The same exhibitor 
was first for six Fuchsias, showing plants about 5 feet high, well fur¬ 
nished with healthy foliage and profusely flowered shoots, with one ex¬ 
ception. He was also first for six hea 1 thy well-flowered trained Zonal 
Pelargoniums. With three plants of Tuberous-rooted Begonias Mr. 
E. G. Roberts was first for small but well-flowered plants. In the class, 
for six pans or pots of Achimenes Mr. C. Phillips was once more to the 
front, showing fairly good plants. He also had the best six plants 
of flat trained Coleus, well coloured. Mr. Bush, gardener to Lord 
Wimborne, Branksome Deane, Bournemouth, had the best group of 
plants arranged for effect on a space not exceeding 60 feet. The 
plants used were suitable for the purpose, and were tastefully arranged. 
Cut Flowers. —These were not shown very extensively, but they were 
on the whole very good, espec : ally the double Dahlias, with which Mr. 
Elsworth easily secured first prize ; the same exhibitor taking chief 
honours, out of three stands shown, for twelve Roses. Miss E. A. 
Watkins had the best hand bouquet, and Mr. Blanford, gardener to- 
W. R. Sharp, Esq., the second best, for tasteful arrangements. Asters- 
and Geraniums in varieties were also shown in fairly good form. 
Fruit. —The competition in the fruit classes was not very keen, bub 
the exhibits were of good quality. Mr. G. Roberts had the best two- 
bunches of Black Hamburgh Grapes, the bunches being of medium size,, 
shapely, fine in berry, an l beautifully coloured. Mr. William Earp was 
a close second. In the corresponding class for white Grapes Mr. Earp 
was first with fairly good examples of Chasselas Musqub ; he was also 
easily first for a collection of six sorts of fruit, with Black Hamburgh 
Grapes, George IV. Peach, Brown Turkey Figs, Paradise Melon, 
Jargonelle Pears, and Cherries. Mr. Earp was also first for six Peaches 
with good clean fruits of Grosse Mignonne, and dessert Apples with 
fairly good specimens of E tr’y Julien. Mr. Greenaway, gardener to 
T. B. Scott, Esq., had the best flavourel Melon in a good sized Hero of 
Lockinge. Mr. Roberts was first for culinary Apples with fine specimens 
of Lord Suftield. 
Vegetables. —Three good collections of six sorts were staged. Mr. 
Earp led the way, showing Gladiator Peas, Moore’s Cream Marrows, 
Chiswick Favourite Potato, Veitch’s Perfection Tomato (very good), 
and Mammoth Runner Bean=. Mr. Bush was second, h : s Tomatoes and 
Onions very good, and Mr. C. Phillips was third. Mr. T. K. Ingram, 
Parkstone Nursery, was a goo I first with a brace of large, handsome, 
fresh-looking Cucumbers of what appeared to be Duke of Edinburgh. 
Messrs. Pnillips & Sons, Westbourne, were second with good fruits. Mr. 
Ingram was again to the front with an admirable dish of Vtitch’s Per¬ 
fection Tomato. Mr. Earp was a creditable second. 
Messrs. Sutton $ Sons' Special Prizes. —Mr. Earp was first for six 
fruits of Reading Perfection Tomato, showing large, handsome, even, 
and highly coloured fruits ; Mr. Bush was second ; and Mr. Andrews, 
gardener to M. Coates, Esq., Bath Hotel, Bournemouth, was third. 
Messrs. James Carter & Co. gave three prizes for collections of six sorts 
of vegetables. Mr. C. Phillips was awarded first prize, his best dishes 
being Tomatoes, Runner Beans, and Onions. 
Miscellaneous Exhibits. —Messrs. Watts & Sons, The Palace Nurseries, 
Bournemouth, arranged, not for competition, a very pretty and bright 
group of plants, semicircu ar in form at one end of the centre of the large 
tent ; Mr. J. K. Ingram having arranged to very good effect a similar 
group at the other end of the same tent. Both these groups were very 
much, and deservedly so, admired by visitors. Mr. Haskins, Branksome 
Nursery, and Messrs. Phillips & Sons, also arranged two smaller groups, 
on either side the entrance of this tent. In the classes set apart for 
single-handed gardeners Mr. Taylor of Branksome Park was the most 
successful, taking first out of four good groups with well-grown clean 
plants ; Mr. Steel well being second, first for specimen stove or green¬ 
house plants, and first for six stove and greenhouse plants, Mr. Bush 
being second. 
NATIONAL CARNATION AND PICO TEE SOCIETY 
(NORTHERN SECTION). 
This Society held its annual meeting on Saturday, the 10th inst., afr 
the Botanical Gardens, Manchester. Though there were more exhibi¬ 
tors than last year, the Show, as a whole, was not to be compared with 
