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incurved. For twelve incurved, Mr. Mundell, gardener to Lord Ebury, 
Moor Park, was first, having, among others, good flowers of Violet 
Tomlin and Princess Teck. Some good stands of reflexed blooms were 
staged by Mr. Brown and Mr. Mundell, who took the prizes in that 
order, and Pompons and Anemone Pompons were well shown by several 
exhibitors. In many other classes amateurs and single-handed gardeners 
exhibited strongly, the principal prizewinners being Messrs. Lansley, 
Sturman, Vincent, Chipps, Camfield, Smith and Browton. 
Fruit and vegetables, especially the latter, were staged in large 
quantities, the quality beiDg excellent, and filled one side of the large 
gallery. In the open class for twelve kinds Mr. Beckett added another 
to his many successes. Mr. Brown second. Many other classes were 
•devoted to vegetables, the prizes offered by Messrs. Sutton & Sons, 
G. P. Darby, and several others. Messrs. Wattam, Beckett, Brown, and 
Anning won the chief prizes in the Grape classes. Table decorations, 
bouquets, &c., also formed an interesting feature in the Show. 
Not for Competition. —The chief attraction was a large group of 
Chrysanthemums and miscellaneous plants arranged in the centre of 
the hall by Mr. Myers, gardener to the Earl of Clarendon, President of 
the Society. The tall Palms were an agreeable relief to the different 
groups of colour surrounding, and was altogether an admirably arranged 
group of excellent plants. Mr. Smith, gardener to E. H. Lloyd, Esq., 
Langleybury, also puts up an effective group, on which Orchids and 
Chrysanthemums figured largely. Collections of plants were also con¬ 
tributed by Messrs. Cutbush & Son, Messrs. G. P. Darby, Nicholson, 
Tinkerton, and some others. Messrs. Lane & Son, Berkhampstead, 
staged a collection of Apples, among which were some highly coloured 
and fine examples. 
LIVERPOOL.—Nov. 19th and 20th. 
This Exhibition was a great success. The incurved blooms of Chrys¬ 
anthemums were very little in advance of those last year, but the 
Japanese were fresh, large, and superior. 
Cut Blooms. —In the open class for forty-eight blooms, twenty-four 
Japanese and twenty-four incurved, six collections were staged. Mr. 
R. Foster, gardener to S. H. Thompson, Esq., Thingwall Hall, Broad- 
green, was deservedly placed first. The following comprised the 
varieties :—Japanese, back row : Boule d’Or, Sarah Owen, E. Molyneux, 
R. Brocklebanh, M. Marrouch, Meg Merrilies, M. Bernard, and Boule 
■d’Or. Second row : Madame Audiguier, Madame J. M. Pigny, Madame 
Baco, Mdlle. Lacroix, M. Brunet, Pelican, and M. J. Laing. Front row : 
Avalanche (very good), M. Bernard, R. Brocklebank, Jeanne DMaux, 
Meg Merrilies, Belle Paule, Criterion, and Avalanche. Incurved, back 
row : Lord Alcester (2), Emily Dale (2), Empress of India (2), Queen 
of England, and Golden Empress. Second row: Queen of England, 
Golden Empress, Princess of Wales, Mrs. Shipman, Mrs. Heale, Alfred 
Salter, Princess Teck, and Jeanne d’Arc. Front row : Mrs. Norman 
Davis, Princess Teck, Barbara, Jardin des Plantes, Charles Gibson, 
Miss Haggas, Cherub, Hero of Stoke Newington. Second, Mr. John 
Edwards, gardener to H. Tate, Esq., Allerton Beeches, with fresh good 
blooms, the Japanese particularly fine. Third, Mr. A. R. Cox, gardener 
to W. H. Watts, Esq., Elm Hall, Wavertree. For eighteen blooms, 
incurved, Mr. Geo. EatoD, gardener to W. H. Shirley, Esq., Allerton 
House, was placed first with bright examples. Back row : Emily Dale, 
Princess of Wales, Miss M. A. Haggas, Princess of Teck, Jardin des 
Plantes, and Queen of England. Middle row : John Salter, Mrs. Heale, 
Hero of Stoke Newington, Cherub, Empress Eugdnie, and Golden 
Empress of India. Front row : Lady Hardinge, Mr. Bunn, Nil Des- 
perandum, Mr. Cullingford, Barbara, and Lady Carey. Second, Mr. 
J. Jellico, gardener to F. H. Gossage, Esq., Camp Hill. AVoolton. Third, 
Mr. Thos. Foster, gardener to J. Brancker, Esq. Four collections were 
staged. With twelve blooms Mr. W. Wilson, gardener to H. Cunning¬ 
ham, Esq., Gorsey Cop, Gateacre, took the lead, followed by Mr. 
J. Brantingham, gardener to W. Radcliffe, Esq., Aigburth, and Mr. 
J. AVarrington, gardener to T. Bright, Esq., Brierley, Aigburth. Five 
collections were staged. In the corresponding class for twelve Mr. 
J. Hathaway, gardener to the Earl of Latham, Latham House, Orms- 
kirk, took the lead, followed by Mr. G. Buttler, gardener to J. Drysdale, 
Esq., Mossley Hill, and Mr. G. Lyon, gardener to J. H. Kenion, Esq., 
Rock Ferry, in the order named. Three stands were staged. For 
•eighteen Japanese, six or seven were in competition. Mr. John Gould, 
gardener to R. N. Dale, Esq., Bromborough Hall, Birkenhead, was 
successful. Mr. J. Brantingham was placed second, and Mr. Thos. 
Foster third. Of twelve blooms seven or eight boxes were staged. Mr. 
J. Jellico was placed first with large fresh blooms. Second, Mr. 
J. Brantingham, and third Mr. Thos. Foster. In the corresponding class 
for twelve Mr. G. Butler took the lead, followed by Mr. Hathaway and 
Mr. A. R. Cox. For six Anemone flowered Mr. W. Wilson took the 
lead with large fresh flowers, and he also won with six reflexed. For 
twelve Pompons Mr. D. McKellar, gardener to A. J. Steel, Esq., Bank 
Hill Road, Aigburth, took the lead with capital flowers. 
Chrysanthemums in Pots. —These were equal to the average of past 
years, and the groups showed a marked improvement. For a group of 
plants, Mr. H. Stone, gardener to R. Bennett, Esq., Weston House, 
Halewood, was first with well bloomed plants. For six untrained 
plants, Mr. Thomas Gowen, Mossley Hill, was placed first; Mr. W. 
■Quirk, second; and Mr. S. McKellar third. With four trained large 
flowering plants Mr. Jos. Harrison, gardener to AV. G. Bateson, Esq., led, 
having fresh well-grown examples. Mr. J. Hughes was a good second, 
and Mr. J. Rose, gardener to G. H. Parker, Esq., third. 
Stove and Greenhouse Plants. —These were fewer than usual, Mr. A 
R. Cox being placed first for six plants, Mr. Jellico second, and Mr. A. 
Lewis third. Ferns were equal in numbers and quality to what have 
been staged in past years. Mr. Thos. Gowan won, Mr. A. R. Cox being 
a good second. Orchids were not numerous, but in quality they were 
in advance of any staged during the past few years. For three plants, 
Mr. A. Smith, gardener to D. de Zharronda, Esq., was placed first with 
Lycaste Skinneri alba, three expanded flowers ; Yanda Sanderiana one 
spike, and Cymbidium Mastersi. Mr. B. Cromwell was second. AYith 
one Cypripedium Mr. Healey, gardener to Col. Wilson, won, having a 
fine plant of Spicerianum with fifteen flowers. Roman Hyacinths were 
exceedingly well staged by Mr. J. Kelly, gardener to R. Singlehurst, Esq., 
Aigburth. 
Fruit. —There was a great falling off in the collections and some of 
the Grape classes, while the hardy fruit was equal, if not superior, to 
that staged in previous years. In the class for six dishes there were 
only two entries. First, Mr. J. Bounds, gardener to A, L. Jones, Esq., 
Oaklands, Aighburth, Grapes poor, Pears and Apples good. Second, 
Mr. W. Hannagan, gardener to R. C. Naylor, Esq., Horton Hall. For 
two Pines Mr. AY. Kipps, gardener to J. Crosfield, Esq., AValton Lea, 
Warrington, was deservedly placed first with splendid fruits of Smooth 
Cayenne. Of two bunches of black Grapes, Alicantes, there were five 
collections staged, Mr. J. Downham, gardener to E. H. Harrison, Esq., 
Eastham, winning with good bunches. Second, T. Ferguson, gardener 
to Mrs. Patterson, Rock Ferry. Third, Mr. R. Brownbill, gardener to 
G. Fowler, Esq., Ravenwood, Rock Ferry. AVith two bunches of any 
other variety of black Mr. T. Ferguson took the lead with good 
bunches of Gros Guillaume. For two bunches of Muscat of Alexandria 
Mr. G. Middleton, gardener to Richard Pilkington, Esq., Rainford Hall, 
St. Helens, was placed first with splendidly finished examples. Second, 
Mr. A\ r . Speed, very good. Third, Mr. W. Oldham, gardener to J. 
Beecham, Esq., Huyton. Extra prize, Mr. AY. T. AVyton, gardener to 
Major Bird, Crookhey Hall, Garstang. For two bunches any other 
white only two exhibits were staged, Mr. J. Downham being first with 
Trebbiano, large highly coloured bunches. Second, Mr. S. McMaster, 
gardener to Sir U. Kay Shuttleworth, Bart., M.P., Gawthorpe Hall, 
Padiham. In the class for four bunches of Grapes Mr. AY. Oldham was 
first with Lady Downe’s, Muscat of Alexandria, Alicante, and Golden 
Queen, good. Second, Mr. J. H. Goodacre, gardener to the Earl of 
Harrington, Elvaston Castle, Derby. Third, Mr. G. Middleton. Five 
lots were staged. 
Pears were gool. Five collections were staged for the prizes offered 
for six dishes, Mr. J. Goodacre taking the lead ; second, Rev. L. Garnett, 
Christleton Rectory, Chester ; third, Mr. H. Forder, gardener to Col. 
Cornwallis West, M.P. Of four dishes eight collections were staged, the 
prizewinners being Mr. R. Pennington, gardener to E. Banner, Esq., 
Blacklow House, Roby ; Mr. 0. AYinkworth, gardener to R. Brocklebank, 
Esq., Child wall Hall ; and Mr. J. Kelly, gardener to R. Singlehurst, Esq., 
Endfield House, Aigburth. Mr. Hannagan was first with one dish, 
showing Marie Louise ; second, Rev. L. Garnett, with Doyenn4 du 
Comice ; third, Mr. R. Foster, with Marie Louise. For one dish stewing 
Pears, Mr. M. Quick, gardener to AY. Polter, Esq., Thingwall Hall, Bir¬ 
kenhead, was first with Black Worcester; Mr. J. Rimmer second, and 
Mr. H. Foster third. 
Apples were good, and the prizes offered were in each class well con¬ 
tested for. In the class for six dishes seven collections were staged. 
Rev. L. Garnett took the lead with Blenheim Pippin, AVinter Peach, 
Ribston Pippin, Golden AVinter Pearmain, Cox’s Orange Pippin, and 
Melon Apple, all very fine. Second, Mr. J. Davies, gardener to the Rev. 
H. C. Sturges, Bodenham, Leominster. Third, Mr. H. Forder. For 
three dishes Mr. R. Pilkington took the lead, followed by Mr. AY. 
Hannagan and Mr. AY. Quick in the order named. There was no name 
to the first exhibit of one dish, Mr. B. Cromwell, gardener to T. Sutton 
Tinnies, Esq., being second, and the Rev. L. Garnett third. For eight 
dishes culinary Apples Mr. J. Davies took the lead with splendid 
examplesof Peasgood’s Nonesuch, Stirling 1 Castle, Golden Noble, Emperor 
Alexander, Blenheim Pippin, AVinter Nonesuch,, and AVarner’s King. 
Mr. John Hyde second, and Mr. J. Goodacre third. Seven collections 
were staged. For four dishes Mr. R. Pennington took the lead, fol¬ 
lowed by Messrs. Hannagan and J. Rimmer. Mr. AV. Davies was first 
with, one dish, showing Stirling Castle very large. 
Miscellaneous exhibits were numerous. Messrs. R. P. Ker & Sons 
staged Clyclamens in their well-known style ; the Liverpool .Horti¬ 
cultural Co. a mixed collection of plants ; Messrs. Dickson, Limited, 
Chester, a collection of Apples ; Messrs. Turner Bros, a collection of 
wreaths and bouquets ; Messrs. Fishlock Bros, a similar exhibit, some of 
the sprays being particularly handsome ; Mr. J. V. Smith a seedling 
Croton named Mrs. Ussher ; and Mr. J. AVatkins, Pomona Nurseries, 
Hereford, a collection of Apples. For these certificates of merit were 
granted. The Exhibition was admirably arranged. 
WINCHESTER.— November 19th and 20th. 
This Society held their seventh Exhibition on the above dates. 
Cut blooms formed the leading part of the Show, the leading class 
being that for forty-eight, twenty-four to be incurved or reflexed, and 
the same number Japanese. The first prize was well won by F. AV. 
Flight, Esq., Twyford, AVinchester (Mr. Neville, gardener) with a won- 
derfullv fresh even lot of Japanese, but a few of his incurved lacked 
freshness. The varieties were:—Japanese: Etoile de Lyon (2), Mr. 
Ralph Brocklebank (2), Meg Merrilies (2), Baronne de frailly (2), 
Carew Underwood (2), Lady Lawrence (2), Mr. H. AV ellam, Mrs. 
Cannell, Gloriosum, Golden Dragon, Avalanche, Criterion, Mrs. 
