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JOURNAL ON HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ September 12, 1839* 
meat in this and other respects. The introduction of foliage plants in 
lines on the table or in intermediate groups, together with the cut 
flowers in competition, and the groups of Chrysanthemums, Tuberous 
Begonias, increased the variety, brightness, and interest of the Show 
considerably. 
COLLECTIONS OP FRUIT. 
Three classes were devoted to these, and they always constitute one 
of the most interesting portions of the Show. The first was that for 
not less than twenty dishes, in which it was required that four varieties 
of Grapes (two white and two black, two bunches of each variety), two 
Pines, two Melons, two dishes of Peaches, two of Nectarines, and two of 
Plums be shown, the remainder to be distinct. The prizes were £12, £8, 
and £4, and for these three exhibitors entered, all staging good speci¬ 
mens, but after a close examination the premier award was granted to 
Mr. H. W. Ward, gardener to Right Hon. the Earl of Radnor, Salisbury, 
who had admirable samples of the following fruits :—Grapes, Muscat of 
Alexandria, very large bunches, medium berries ; Alnwick Seedling, 
good colour, irregular bunches ; Foster’s Seedling, large bunches, well 
ripened, but dull dark colour ; and Gro3 Maroc, compact bunches, large 
berries, good colour. Peaches, Sea Eagle, very large, and deep colour ; 
with Goshawk, medium size. Nectarines, Elruge and Pine Apple, well 
ripened ; fine Moorpark Apricots ; Guthrie’s Late Gage and Transparent 
Gage Plums ; Citrons, Filberts, Raspberries, Red Robin Gooseberries, 
Brunswick Figs ; medium-sized, well-proportioned Smooth Cayenne and 
•Queen Pine Apples, Green Gem and seedling Melons, Williams’ Bon 
Chretien Pears, Winter Pearmain Apples, richly coloured ; Morello 
Cherries, fine ; well-kept White Dutch Currants ; St. Michael Oranges, 
and Mulberries. Mr. J. H. Goodacre, gardener to the Earl of Harrington, 
Elvaston Castle, Derby, was second, showing Alnwick Seedling, Madres- 
field Court, and Muscat of Alexandria Grapes, very fine ; Queen and 
Smooth Cayenne Pines were also excellent ; and Yiolette Hative, with 
Rivers’ Orange Neetarine were good. Mr. Goodacre scored well in 
Grapes, and well deserved his position ; but there was a little falling off 
in some of the other dishes, as there almost invariably is in these large 
•collections. Mr. J. Mclndoe, gardener to Sir J. W. Pease, Bart, Hutton 
Hall, Guisborough, was third, his Grapes being extremely fine, espe¬ 
cially Gros Colman and Gros Maroc. Plums also were good, and the 
collection altogether was a creditable one. 
The next class was that for a collection to consist of twelve dishes, 
comprising one dish of black Grapes and one dish of white Grapes 
(three bunches each), and two Melons, and one dish each of the other 
varieties. The three prizes offered were £8, £6, and £4 respectively. 
The competition was excellent in this class, seven exhibitors entering, 
and the first prize was secured by Mr. R. Parker, gardener to J. Corbett, 
Esq., M.P., Impney, Droitwich, with an excellent collection, including 
the varieties named below : —Grapes, Muscat of Alexandria, large even 
bunches, beautifully coloured, and Alicante, even, bunches and berries 
with a fine deep bloom ; Williams’ Bon Chretien Pear, Worcester Pear- 
main Apples, Carter’s Blenheim Orange, and a seedling Melon, Morello 
Cherries, Victoria Nectarine, fine ; Royal George Peaches, Black Ischia 
Figs, Kirke’s Plum, and a large handsome Smooth Cayenne Pine. Mr. 
A. Miller, gardener to W. H. Long, Esq., M.P., Rood Ashton Park, 
Trowbridge, Wilts, was second with capital Alicante and Muscat of 
Alexandria Grapes, fine Peaches, Nectarines, Figs, and Plums. Mr. T. 
•Coomber, gardener to J. A. Rolls, Esq., The Hendre, Monmouth, was a 
close third, having fine Grapes, Peaches, Plums, and Cherries. 
Still another class was devoted to collections, this time to consist of 
eight dishes, distinct, Pines excluded. There were three entries, and 
the most successful exhibitor was Mr. J. Dawes, gardener to M. Bid- 
•dulph, Esq., Ledbury Park, Ledbury. His collection comprised Muscat 
•of Alexandria Grapes rather green, but fine ; Madresfield Court Grapes, 
•excellent colour and even bunches ; Dymond Peaches, Pitmaston Orange 
Nectarines, both fine ; Doyenne Boussoch Pears, Jefferson Plums, Golden 
Perfection Melon, and Black Ischia Figs. Mr. C. J. Goldsmith, Kelsey 
Manor Gardens, Beckenham, was second, Golden Eagle Peaches being 
uncommonly handsome, large, and of a rich golden hue, and Mr. R. 
Ocock, Romford, was third. 
GRAPES. 
The Grapes formed an important show in themselves, and as twelve 
■classes were specially allotted to them it can be imagined that the 
exhibits occupied considerable space, particularly since there were six 
to nine entries in the classes. The competition has been keener on some 
previous occasions, but there has rarely been a more strongly marked 
evenness of quality. 
For a collection of ten varieties, two bunches each, six competitors 
entered, Mr. J. H. Goodacre winning first honours with Madresfield 
•Court, small in bunch and berry, but of good colour ; Muscat Ham¬ 
burgh, medium sized, compact bunches ; Foster’s Seedling, clean, even 
bunches of bright colour; Lady Downe’s, long shoulderless bunches, 
■good bloom ; Gros Maroc, solid bunches, large berries, and excellent 
colour ; Alnwick Seedling, even bunches, capital colour ; Muscat of 
Alexandria, clean fine colour, large berries ; Alicante, heavy bunches, 
small berries, dense bloom ; Black Hamburgh, medium size bunches and 
berries, but well coloured ; Mrs. Pince Muscat, wanting in colour. Mr. 
James Dawes was accorded second honours for capital bunches of 
Alicante, Alnwick Seedling, Gros Maroc, Madresfield Court, and Muscat 
of Alexandria. Mr. H. W. Ward was third with clean, even samples, 
Golden Queen being notable, the others somewhat small. 
With five varieties, two bunches of each, Mr. W. Taylor, gardener to 
J. Chaffin, Esq., Bath, was adjudged the premier position amongst six 
competitors. He had capital examples of Madresfield Court, large in 
bunch and berry ; Alicante, excellent colour ; Muscat of Alexandria, 
very large bunches, and rich colour; Alnwick Seedling, enormous 
berries ; and Gros Maroc, medium size, fine bloom. Mr. C. Warden, gar¬ 
dener to S. T. Bathurst, Esq., Clarendon Park, Salisbury, was second with 
good bunches, but rather small berries ; Alicante and Madresfield Court 
being the most notable ; and Mr. T. Osman, gardener to C. J. Baker, 
Esq., Ottershaw Park, Chertsey, was third with larger bunches, but 
rather wanting in colour. 
Black Hamburgh.— In this as in all the specially named variety 
classes, three bunches were required. Seven exhibitors entered, all 
showing fairly good specimens. Mr. J. Bury, gardener to C. Bayer, 
Esq., Tewkesbury Lodge, Forest Hill, won first honours for handsome 
bunches, the berries large and even ; and Mr. J. Gibson, gardener to Earl 
Cowley, Draycot, Chippenham, was second, his bunches being large 
but slightly rubbed. Mr. C. Griffin, gardener to Miss Christy, Coombe 
Bank, Kingston-on-Thames, was third with compact bunches, a little 
deficient in colour, but good examples of the variety. 
Muscat of Alexandria. —Mr. W. Taylor had the best of those shown 
by four exhibitors. The bunches were large and of capital colour, the 
berries fine and clear. Mr. C. J. Goldsmith was second with smaller 
bunches, and Mr. J. W. Reed, Weybridge, was third for rather green 
samples, but showing good culture. 
Gros Maroc. —Five entered with this variety, Mr. J. Hollingworth, 
gardener to J. F. Campbell, Esq., Woodseat, Uttoxeter, leading with 
extremely large bunches and fine berries, having a rich bloom. Mr. W. 
Allan, gardener to Lord Suffield, Gunton Park, Norwich, was second for 
much smaller bunches but with large berries. Mr. J. Wallis, gardener 
to R. Sneyd, Esq., Keele Hall, Newcastle, Staffs, was third for medium¬ 
sized bunches of good colour. 
Madresfield Court. —There was good competition in these classes, 
nine showing. Mr. J. Gibson was first with large well shaped bunches, 
bearing a dense bloom. Mr. J. Taverner, gardener to Sir A. K. Macdonald, 
Bart., Woolmer, Liphook, Hants, was second, his bunches being of 
medium size but remarkably coloured and one faulty. Mr. J. Bury was 
third for large bunches and berries not fully coloured. 
Alicante. —This was a fine class, the nine competitors all showing 
well, and the contest was a close one. Mr. W. Taylor ultimately 
secured first honours for solid heavy bunches with a dense bloom. Mr. 
J. Hollingworth was second, the bunches of great size but rather 
crowded, and the berries smaller but very handsome and with a fine 
bloom. Mr. C. Griffin and Mr. J. T. Wright were equal thirds for 
heavy bunches of good colour. 
Any other Blacli Variety. —There were nine competitors in this 
class, and some excellent bunches were staged. Mr. Hookings, West 
Moulsey, won chief honours with Gros Colman, fine in bunch and berry, 
the colour and bloom admirable. Mr. J. Bury, Forest Hill, was second 
with Alnwick Seedling, bunches and berries very large, and the colour 
good. The third prize bunches were fine examples of Gros Colman from 
Mr. Mclndoe. 
Any other White Variety. —The same number entered in this class 
as in the preceding. Mr. Allan was first with a variety named Foster’s 
Seedling, but quite distinct from the ordinary type, the herries large, 
somewhat tapering, firmer in the flesh than Foster’s, and of a fine 
golden colour. Mr. Ward followed with large bunches of Foster’s 
Seedling well ripened, but the berries were somewhat small. The 
English Fruit Company, Duke Street, Grosvenor Square, W. (Mr. F. 
Bennett, manager), were third for heavy but unripe bunches of 
Trebbiano. 
Baskets of Grapes. —Two classes were provided for these, the 
exhibits not to be less than 12 lbs. in weight. Of black Grapes there 
were eleven exhibitors, Mr. Timms leading with Gros Maroc, followed 
by Messrs. Bury and Hookings with Black Hamburgh and Gros Maroc 
respectively. For white Grapes Mr. Peter E. Kay, Finchley, won the 
premier award with Cannon Hall Muscat, Messrs. Mclndoe and W. 
Lane following in the order named. 
MISCELLANEOUS FRUITS. 
Peaches. —There was a good display of Peaches, Mr. W. Id. Divers, 
gardener to J. T. Hopgood, Esq., Ketton Hall, securing the leading 
prizes in most of the classes, both for these and Nectarines, with hand¬ 
some fruits, excellent in size and colour. With four dishes of Peaches 
Mr. Divers was first, showing Crimson Galande of deep colour, 
Princess of Wales large and handsome, Prince of Wales rich colour, 
and Dymond. Mr. Mclndoe’s second prize collection comprised Stirling 
Castle, Golden Eagle, Violette Hative, and Princess of Wales, all large 
and beautiful fruits. Mr. C. J. Goldsmith followed with good examples 
of Crimson Galande, Golden Eagle large and of a fine golden hue, 
Barrington and Noblesse. The competition was keen in the single dish 
class, no less than sixteen entering, and Mr. G. Duncan, gardener to 
C. J. Lucas, Esq., Warnham Court, Horsham, well deserved the first 
prize he secured for his handsome specimen of Barrington. Mr. Divers 
followed closely with Crimson Galande in fine condition, and Mr. 
Mclndoe won third. 
Nectarines. —In the class for four dishes of Nectarines, Mr. Divers 
led with Pine Apple, Victoria, Dryden, and Spencer, the three first- 
named very fine. Mr. Mclndoe took the second place for Humboldt, 
Pitmaston Orange, Elruge, and Darwin, all well ripened, but rather 
small. Mr. C. J. Goldsmith followed with good fruits of Humboldt, 
Victoria, Pine Apple, and Albert, the last somewhat green. Mr. Divers 
also had the best single dish of Nectarines, Pine Apple, followed by 
Messrs. G. Duncan and W. Howe, gardener to H. Tate, Esq., Streatham. 
