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Messrs. Dickson 4' Robinson, Manchester. —Dried specimens of the 
leading varieties of natural Grasses and Grasses in growth ; seeds of 
various kinds, and other products of the firm. 
Messrs. Oakshott Sf Millard, Reading. —Collections of flower, vege¬ 
table, and farm seeds, including Grasses, Clovers, and roots ; samples of 
their special cereals—Wheat, Barley, and Oats ; manures, Grasses in 
growth, and specimens of Potatoes and other roots—a large and attractive 
stand. 
Messrs. Edward Webb 4' Sims. Wordsley. —A very large and im¬ 
posing stand, variedly and attractively furnished with excellent samples 
of horticultural and agricultural produce, including Grasses and forage 
plants ; farm, flower, and vegetable seeds ; corn in seed and straw of 
their selected stocks ; large and symmetrical roots of their special varie¬ 
ties ; Potatoes, including their new seedlings ; manures for different 
crops, and various other articles, representing the magnitude and 
character of the business. The exhibits are well displayed immediately 
on the right of the entrance to the ground—a prominent position 
worthily occupied. 
Messrs. Sutton 4’ Sons, Reading. —This erection, for it can scarcely 
be called a stand, adjoins the entrance buildings on the left. It is a 
very extensive and substantial structure in two storeys of English oak 
and walnut, and reminds of a commodious old English dwelling. It is 
beautifully as well as usefully furnished, and it seems impossible that 
even the plainest and most matter of fact farmers can fail to admire 
the splendid Gloxinias and Begonias which are grouped in the 
vestibule. These, associated with growing Glasses of various kinds, 
have quite an attractive appearance. Then there are great collections 
of dried Grasses ; cabinets of seeds of all sorts for all purposes; large, 
well-shaped, and firm roots of the Mangolds and Swedes with which the 
name of the firm has so long been identified ; models of roots of various 
kinds ; a large collection of Potatoes ; and several publications which 
enjoy an established position in the literature of husbandry. This ex¬ 
hibit is a commanding feature of the Show, and cannot fail to command 
the attention to which it is justly entitled. 
Messrs James Carter 4 ' Co., High Jlolborn. —As may be expected, 
we find here an exhibit of a decidedly noteworthy character. It is also 
on the left of the entrance, and is bound to “ catch the eye ” of visitors, 
and invite the closer insection which it merits. It is conspicuous, inas¬ 
much as it differs in style and character from all other exhibits of this 
nature. A substantial, well finished, business-like erection, good in 
appearance characterises the exterior, while the interior is diversified 
and instructive. It represents a museum of seeds and vegetable pro¬ 
ducts, besides crowing Grasses and forage plants attractively grouped, 
and brightened with flowers. Examples of the various kinds of roots 
are admirably represented, also specimens of vegetables of this firm’s 
introduction. Their cross-bred Wheats naturally and appropriately have 
prominence, and more will be heard about them, for the specimens on 
view, with the favourable reports of expert agriculturists, will induce 
many persons to give them a tr'al in comparison with existing varieties. 
Messrs. Carters’ contribution to the great Show is an excellent one, and 
will sustain their reputation. 
Dicksons, Limited, Chester. —This great provincial firm have a good 
and well-arranged stand consisting of dried and mounted natural 
specimens of Grasses and forage plants, specimens of growth from clean 
and unclean seed, which show the value of the one and the comparative 
worthlessness of the other ; seeds of various kinds, with trade literature 
especially relating to fruit trees and fruit farming, to which special 
attention is devoted by the firm, whose collection of trees is one of the 
most extensive in the kingdom. 
Glass Structures and Garden Requisites. —Under the section of green¬ 
houses the allusion to exhibits is also made somewhat in their order 
in the catalogue. Messrs. Wrinch & Sons, Ipswich, have an extensive 
and varied display of structures of various forms and sizes, from ornate 
conservatories to useful frames ; also summerhouses, seats, engines, 
and nearly everything else that may be required in gardens. Messrs. 
Boulton & Paul, Norwich, are extensive exhibitors of glass structures 
large and small, also of various other house and garden requisites, 
whi'e prominent in the collection is their galvanised iron cottage, 
replete with every convenience and suitable for erection on estates. 
Messrs. Sam Deards & Sons, Harlow, have greenhouses and boilers. 
Messrs. Wright & Holmes, Paxton span-roof and other greenhouses and 
frames. Messrs. W. E. Eendle & Co., E. F. Newton & Co., and Mr. 
T. W. Helliwell have examples of their methods of glazing. Messrs. 
Foster and Pearson, Beeston, have large houses, an excellent new Peach 
case, various frames, and the Beeston boiler, all worthy of inspection, 
as also are the houses of different shapes and sizes, protectors, wall 
cases, frames, boilers, &c., of Messrs. W. Richardson and Co., Darlington. 
Messrs. Alfred Peel and Sons,Wood Green, exhibit amateurs’ greenhouses. 
Excellent pots, vases, rustic tiles, and other earthenware appliances 
are exhibited by the well known firm of Messrs. R. Sankey & Son, 
Nottingham, and an attractive and useful assortment is arranged from 
the Mood Green Potteries, Bishop’s Waltham. Mr. Conway G. Warne 
(late Matthews), Weston-super-Mare, has a varied assortment of vases 
and pots. Messrs. Corry, Soper, Fowler& Co. have on view a great assort¬ 
ment of insecticides and other useful specialties. A very large display 
of engines, pumps, and appliances for raising, conveying, and distribut¬ 
ing water we noticed from Messrs. John Warner & Sons, Cripplegate. 
The fruit evaporators and presses of Messrs. Mayfarth & Co. of Frankfort 
merit attention ; they appear to be excellent for the purpose suggested, 
and the trials to which they have been subjected have, we understand, 
given satisfaction. 
Messrs. Barford & Perkins have a great exhibit, including rollers, 
lawn mowers, and water distributors. Messrs. Chadborn & Coldwell 
have on view in various sizes the well-known Excelsior and new 
Model lawn mowers. Messrs. H. & J. Cassar have a great variety of 
rustic houses, seats, and other garden furniture. B. Edgington, Limited, 
marquees, lawn tents, and various articles of that character. Messrs. 
J. H. Heathman & Co., folding and other ladders, hose, pumps, syringes, 
&c. Messrs. Hill & Smith, fencing of various kinds for farms and 
gardens, galvanised netting, varnish, and numerous other articles. 
Jensen & Co., fish guano and other manures. The Native Guano Co., 
specimens of their purifying process and manure. Messrs. Ransome, 
Sims & Jefferies, a great display of lawn moweis, various engines, and 
other useful appliances. The Sphincter Grip Armoured Hose Co., 
Limited, specimens of their well made articles in different size c . The 
Standard Manufacturing Company, examples of pruners of various 
kinds, plant supports, fruit and flower gatherers, and other specialties. 
The new appliance, the “ Strawsonizer,” for distributing insecticides and 
manures, is also on view in the grounds. 
It will be seen that our readers with various tastes who visit the 
Show, as many will be sure to do on Thursday and Friday, may find 
much to inspect, and if they see all that is to be seen they will be 
satisfied with their journey to Windsor. 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
June 25th. 
The exhibits before the Floral and Orchid Committees were not 
very numerous on this occasion, but the Fruit Committee had a good 
display of Strawberries to consider and test. 
Fruit Committee. —T. Francis Rivers, Esq. (in the chair), with 
Sir C. W. Strickland, Bart., Dr. Hogg, and Messrs. P. Crowley, John 
Lee, R. D. Blackmore, J. Smith, J. Cheal, J. Burnett, T. J. Saltmarsh, 
G. Bunyard, G. Wythes, F. Q. Lane, Sydney Ford, H. Balderson, and 
J. Wright. 
This may be described as a Strawberry meeting, and fine dishes of 
fruit of several varieties were brought before the Committee. Mr. R. 
Gilbert, Burghlev Gardens, Stamford, sent magnificent fruit of Noble ; 
also a dish of A. F. Barron, fine looking fruits, but the flavour apparently 
not developed. It would be interesting to know if this variety grows 
freely at Burghley and other gardens in the country. Mr. Allen, 
Gunton Park, sent ten varieties, including handsome fruits of Noble 
and La Grosse Sucree. Dishes of Noble, tbe last that could be gathered, 
were sent from Mr. J. Smith, Mentmore, and from the Society’s Garden 
at Chiswick. Mr. J. Smith also sent handsome fruits of Crown Prince, 
very firm and brightly coloured : Marguerite, large and good ; James 
Veitch, very large ; and other varieties. 
Mr. Sydney Ford, Leonardslee, sent handsome fruitsof Roden’s Alpha, 
dark in colour, and with a distinct Hautbois flavour, an early variety 
well worth growing. He also sent good dishes of other varieties. Mr. 
Watkins, Pomona Gardens, Hereford, sent a dish of very large fruits of 
the American variety Sharpless, which ripened with Noble, but is coarser. 
Remarkable trusses of the Crescent Seedling were sent from Chiswick, 
but the quality is inferior, and the variety will not be extensively grown. 
Magnificent fruits of Noble were sent by Mr. Laxton, who also sent 
Commander, a variety of promise, and Pilot, not of good quality. Cul¬ 
tural commendations and votes of thanks were awarded for the above 
collections. Mr. G. Breese, Petworth, sent fruit of Dr. Morere, light 
in colour and not particularly good ; also of Lucas, but not in good 
condition (vote of thanks). From the Society’s Gardens fruits of Lucas 
placed before the Committee were excellent. 
Again Mr. W. Palmer sent the Thames Ditton Hero Melon, but it has 
never yet been presented in the best condition. It was last staged over¬ 
ripe and now under-ripe, and although the Committee believe it to be 
good they have not felt quite justified from the specimens before them 
in granting a certificate. 
Mr. J. George of Putney sent Peaches and Nectarines enclosed in 
paper and packed in wood fibre, which did not impart any unpleasant 
flavour, and the material was considered suitable for the purpose for 
which it was used. 
Mr. G. Bunyard read an excellent paper on the Strawberry in the 
afternoon, and exhibited good dishes of fruits. 
Vegetable Conference Committee. —In view of the great 
Vegetable Conference to be held at Chiswick on September 2fth, 25th, 
and 26th a meeting of the Committee appointed to make the necessary 
arrangements was held in the Council room. Present: H. J. Veitch, 
Esq., in the chair, with the Rev. W. Wilks, Secretary, N. Sherwood, 
Esq., and Messrs. A. Dean, J. Smith, W. Bates, H. Herbst, and J. 
Wright, letters of inability to attend being received from Mr. Shirley 
Hibberd and other members. The draft schedule prepared at a previous 
meeting was considered and will be printed and circulated with as little 
delay as possible. The subject of papers to be read at the Conference 
was also considered, and out of a considerable number proposed the fol¬ 
lowing were selected :—“ Asparagus in Heavy Soils and its Production 
in October,” by Mr. Shirley Hibberd ; “ The Food of Vegetables,” by 
Mr. J. Wright; “ Improvement in Potatoes During the Past Twenty- 
five Years,” by Mr. A. Dean ; “Improvement in Peas During the Last 
Twenty-five years,” by Mr. T. Laxton; “Winter Salads,” by Mr. G. 
Norman ; “ Vegetables All the Year Round,” indicating the period of use 
of the different kinds, by Mr. J. Smith. The subjects of the papers 
