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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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C. Winstone second, both having superb examples. Messrs. Perkins and 
Sons were first for sprays and buttonhole bouquets; Mr. C. Winstone 
and Mr. A. J. 0. Biss being also successful in these classes. The 
executors of the late Mr. Tredwell were first for twelve cut Roses, aud 
Mr. Cater second. 
Fruit was shown in small quantities and fairly good. Mrs. W. Warde 
was first for Apples, and Mr. E. Hall second. The best dish of Pears 
was staged by Mr. Hooper Taylor, the second prize going to Mr. E. Hall. 
Vegetables were more plentiful, and comprised good Beans, Asparagus, 
Seakale, Cucumbers, Mushrooms, and salading. The principal prize¬ 
winners were Messrs. W. Every, S. P. Budd, T. Jolly, and E. Hall. 
RICHMOND. 
The first spring Show of the Richmond (Surrey) Horticultural 
Society was held on Thursday and Friday, March 21st and 22nd, and 
proved most successful in all respects, although the weather on the 
opening day was extremely unfavourable. Bulbs, forced plants generally, 
and Orchids, were extensively represented by large groups from amateurs 
and nurserymen, the large Assembly Rooms formerly attached to the 
Castle Hotel being filled with exhibits, and afforded a brilliant display. 
Mr. H. Little had fine groups of Orchids and Cyclamens, Mr. Clay also 
showing Cyclamens well. Other local exhibitors being Messrs. W. Brown, 
Bates, Munro, Kinghorn, Fordham, Drost, and Bray ; while amongst 
those from a distance, Messrs. Barr & Son, T. S. Ware, Collins and 
Gabriel, Chard, and H. Williams & Son were the principal. There was 
a good attendance of visitors on both days, and the Society may be 
congratulated on the success of their enterprise. 
PRESTON AND FULWOOD. 
The above Society held their eleventh annual Exhibition in the 
New Public Hall, Preston, on 20th and 21st. The Exhibition was large 
and varied, the schedule embracing seventy-nine classes, the majority 
being well filled, and in some cases seven and eight competitors staged 
in some classes for the three prizes offered. The Exhibition at Preston is 
always an attractive one, considerable regard being paid to the arrange¬ 
ment of the varied exhibits, which is done during the afternoon and 
evening of the day prior to the morning of the Exhibition. This pre¬ 
vents hurry and confusion on the morning of the Show day, and allows 
the Judges abundance of time in which to perform their duties. It 
Would be well if other societies, in every case where practicable, fol¬ 
lowed the same admirable system. 
Hyacinths in pots were numerous, but scarcely up to the usual 
average in quality. In the open class for twenty-four single varieties 
Mr. Payne, florist, Fulwood, was first with a collection of well-grown 
examples. Mr. Winwood gained second honours. In the corresponding 
class for twenty-four double varieties the same exhihitor was again 
first and Mr. Winwood second. In the amateurs’ class for twenty-four 
single varieties Mr. C. Waring, gardener to Mrs. J. Aikin, Prince’s Park, 
Liverpool, was well ahead, followed by J, G. Dixon, Esq. For twelve 
plants the prizewinners were Mr. J. Robinson, gardener to Laurence 
Rawstorne, Esq., first; Mr. J. B. Dixon, second ; and Mr. J. ft. Thomp¬ 
son, gardener to W. P. Sinclair, Esq., M.P., third. For six the last- 
named exhibitor took the lead, followed by Mr. J. Robinson and Mr. 
Frisby, gardener to Miss Ffarington, Worden Hall. For twenty-four 
doubles, Mr. Thompson was again first. For twelve, R. Smith, Esq., J.P., 
gained honours, and Mr. James Ashworth for six. For twelve miscel¬ 
laneous bulbs there were only two exhibitors. Mr. Frisby secured the 
premier position, and Mr. J. B. Dixon the second. 
Tulips on the whole were not of a very high standard of excellence, 
while some of the exhibits were all that could be desired. The prin¬ 
cipal winners in these classes were Messrs. R. Smith, J. B. Dixon, 
R. Robinson, and Mr. B. Copland. For double varieties Mr. J. B. Dixon 
was successful. For three Polyanthus Narcissus Mr. J. Robinson was 
successful, and staged capital examples of culture. For six double 
border varieties J. Smith, Esq., was placed first, and for three singles 
Mr. J. B. Dixon, 
Stove and Greenhouse Plants .—These on the whole were better than 
we have before seen them at this Society’s Show. For six plants Mr. 
Frisby took the lead with a magnificent plant of Kentia Fosteriana, 
8 feet high and in perfect health; Croton interruptum, large and 
fairly coloured ; Anthurium crystallinum, fair ; Anthurium Scherzeri- 
annm, Franciscea, good ; Clerodendron Balfourianum, fair. Mr. Beddoes, 
gardener to E. Wrigley, Esq., Howick House, second, having Cattleya 
Trianse and Phalmnopsis Schilleriana. For three foliage plants Mr. 
J. B. Dixon was deservedly placed first, and Mr. Frisby second. Azaleas 
were on the whole good, the plants being larger and better flowered 
than in past years. In the open class for six planes Mr. Payne took the 
lead with healthy well flowered examples. Mr. Troughton was placed 
second, also showing well. In the corresponding class for six plants 
Mr. J. Robinson was well ahead with very creditable specimens, and for 
three plants Mr. J. B. Dixon. For hardy varieties Mr. Beddoes was well 
first, and Mr. J. B. Dixon a good second. Table plants are generally 
staged well at this Show. They have usually been of a small size, but 
this season Mr. J. B. Dixon lost the post of honour by staging too small 
and light for the purpose. Mr. R. Smith was placed first with a little 
heavier examples, the competitor named above being second. Deutzia 
gracilis were good. Mr. J. B. Dixon was first for three with plants nearly 
4 feet through them and full of bloom. Mr. Beddoes was first for three 
Spiraeas, which were good, and the same may be said of Cinerarias, Mr. 
J, Smith being first. Mr. J. Fowler was the only exhibitor for six 
Cyclamens, and the plants staged were very praiseworthy for which the- 
first prize was accorded. 
Orchids were better and more numerous than in previous years. 
For three plants Mr. Beddoes was placed first and Mr. C. Parker second.. 
For one plant the same exhibitors were again successful, the former 
staging a large plant of Dendrobium nobile with 300 to 400 blooms open 
upon it, and the latter a large pan of Odontoglossum Rossi majus-, pr - 
fusely flowered. It is worthy of note that Mr. Parker grows his Orchids 
in the back yard attached to his house in Preston. 
Groups have improved in appearance very much, and those staged 
were very creditable indeed. In the open class for a group not to 
exceed 100 square feet, arranged for effect, Mr. Payne took the lead, 
followed elosely by Mr. Troughton, Walton-le-dale. The latter’s group 
contained a very superior collection of plants, but too crowded. lathe 
corresponding class for a group the same size, Mr. J. B. Dixon was first, 
and although a more effective group than the others in the same class, 
displayed signs of crowding. 
For a group of Orchids arranged with Ferns, prize £5 5s. given by 
the ladies of Preston, Mr. Beddoes was the only exhibitor, and was- 
deservedly placed first with a very imposing group, containing about 
100 Cattl'eyas, Dendrobiums, Odontoglossums, and a few others in 
flower mixed with Adiantums. For three exotic Ferns Mr. R. Smith 
was first. 
Cut Flowers .—For a vase of flowers Mr. C. Park took the lead, and 
also for a bride’s bouquet. The one staged by Mr. Beddoes was decidedly 
the best, but the Fern was all withered, and in consequence the Judges 
had to accord it a second place in favour of Mr. Parker’s exhibit that 
was perfectly fresh. For one hand bouquet Mr. Beddoes was well 
first and Mr. Parker second. For a stand of Roses Mr. Beddoes was 
well first with some fine Marechal Niel and Cheshunt Hybrid blooms. 
Special prizes were accorded Messrs. R. Barker & Co., Boston, Lin¬ 
colnshire, for a handsome collection of Narcissus and other spring 
flowers, and Mr. Rowbottom, Preston Park, for a miscellaneous collec¬ 
tion of plants. 
These are a few particulars of an excellent show. Mr. J. Atherston- 
the Hon. Secretary, deserves congratulation, for upon him devolves the- 
duty of carrying out all the arrangements, which are admirably done. 
BRISTOL. 
This Society has once more migrated to the Victoria Rooms, Clifton, 
than which a more suitable structure could not well be found. The 
Exhibition was a good one, but on the whole did not equal the displays 
that have several times previously been brought together at Clifton. 
Hyacinths were exhibited in considerable numbers. The best twenty- 
four varieties were staged by Mr. C. Bridges, Mr. M. Dunlop being a 
good second, and Mr. S. P. Budd, Bath, third. With twelve varieties 
in four distinct colours Mr. C. Bridges was again first, the second prize 
going to Mr. T. W. Gibson, and the third to Mr. A. J. C. Biss, Bath. 
Mr. John Walls was first for twelve distinct varieties, and S. P. Budd 
second. With twelve Hyacinths in six varieties Mr. W. K. Wait was 
first, and Mr. J. Walls second. For six varieties Mr. S. P. Budd was 
first, Mr. E. D. Bain second, and Mr. W. Ricketts third ; while the prize¬ 
winners with Hyacinths in glasses were Messrs. M. Hookings and W. 
Cooper. Tulips were fairly good, and the competition was keen. For 
twelve pots Mr. W. Batley was first, Mr. M. Dunlop second, and Mr. 
T. W. Gibson third. Mr. Dunlop was well first for six pots of single 
varieties, Mr. J. Lysaght second, and Mr. C. Bridges third. In the 
corresponding cliss for doubles Mr. S. P. Budd was first, Mr. T. M. 
Miller second, and Mr. M. Dunlop third. Mr. T. W. Gibson was first 
for the variety Vermilion Brilliant, and Mr. M. Dunlop second. A 
first prize was awarded to Mr. F. Tagart for Amaryllises. The best six 
pots of Narcissi were staged by Mr. T. W. Gibson, and Mr. M. Dunlop 
was second. 
There were fewer exhibitors of banks of plants than usual. Messrs. 
Garaway & Co., Durdham Down Nursery, Clifton, were well first with 
a bright and light arrangerrient, which comprised many choice flowering 
and fine-foliaged plants in good condition. Captain Alcock was a good 
second. Mr. Tagart had six very well grown fine-foliaged plants, and 
was first, Mr. J. Lysaght being second, and Mr. G. Harris think while 
the prizewinners with six Ferns were Messrs. H. St. Vincent Ames and 
F. Tagart. Mr. T. M. Miller was first for four stove and greenhouse 
plants, Mr. F. Tagart second, and Mr. J. Lysaght third. Azaleas were 
not noteworthy. Roses in pots were only fairly good, this being one of 
the results of the clashing of the Bristol and Bath fixtures, Messrs. S. P. 
Budd, James Dole, and Mr. F. Tagart being the successful exhibitors. 
Mr. S. P. Budd had the best Cyclamens. The competition is always 
close and good with six table plants, and with these Mr. S. Budgett was' 
first, Mr. Tagart second, and Mr. W. Cooper third. Messrs. W. K. Wait, 
J. Lysaght, and J. Dole were the prizewinners for Cinerarias ; J. Dole,. 
A. J. C. Biss, and Mr. Hookings with Lilies of the Valley ; H. St. V. 
Ames, A. W. Miller, and S. P. Budd with Primulas ; R. D. Bain and 
IT. St. V. Ames with Mignonette ; H. St. V. Ames, F. Tagart, and W. 
Ricketts with Violets in pots ; and F. Tagart, W. K. Wait, and J. Walls 
with small Ferns, the prizes being awarded in the order the names are 
given, and the exhibits highly creditable in each instance. Mr. W. 
Proctor Baker was first for a single Orchid. Mr. T. M. Miller second, and 
Mr. W. K. Wait third. 
Several very lovely vases were arranged, the Clifton exhibitors 
always excelling with these. Mr. M. Hookings, a veteran amateur, 
was well first, Mr. C. Winstone a close seemd, and Mr. E. T. Hill had 
I- a third prize. Messrs. Perkins & Sons occupied their old position in the 
