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Simonite’s F. D. Horner ; sixth, no name ; seventh, Horner’s Monarch ; 
eighth, Simonite’s Talisman, 
Grey-edgfd. —First, Mabel; second, G. Lightbody; third, Richard 
Headly ; fourth, Lancashire Hero ; fifth, G. Lightbody ; sixth, 
Marraion ; seventh, unnamed ; eighth, Richard Headly. 
^Vhite-edged. —First and second. Conservative ; third and fourth, 
Read’s Acme; fifth. Walker’s John Simonite ; sixth and seventh, Acme; 
eighth. Conservative. 
Sdf». —First, Mrs. Potts ; second and third, Heroine; fourth. Black 
Bess ; fifth, C. J. Perry ; sixth and seventh. Black Bess ; eighth, Topsy. 
In the large class for fifty plants, not less than twenty varieties 
^Cincluding Alpines) it is seldom that much competition is induced. On 
Tuesday two entered, and the prizes went to Mr. J. Douglas for an 
•excellent collection, chiefly show and self varieties, Mr. C. Turner being 
second with Alpines and some show and self varieties, all the plants 
were extremely healthy. 
Alpine Auriculas. 
In this section the classes are arranged in similar order to those for 
show Auriculas, and to the uneducated in the florists’ code they 
appeared to be the most beautiful. As regards effectiveness from a 
decorative point of view there can be no question about their superiority 
if the seifs in the other group are excepted. With twelve varieties the 
following exhibitors were successful :—Mr. Henwood first with an 
excellent dozen, comprising Chas. Turner, Defiance, Mrs. Martin, 
seedling, Edith, Philip Frost, Love Bird, Homer, Mongo McGeorge, 
Sunrise, Miss Blackburn, and Mary Francis, deep purple crimson, 
shaded centre (first class certificate). Mr. C. Turner was second, Mr. 
Douglas third, with Mr. Cragg, Crouch End, fourth. The best six 
came from Mr. Phillips, Reading, showy and well flowered plants. Mr. 
Douglas was second with smaller plants, Mr. Wheelwright third, and 
Mr. C. Turner fourth. Ferns were shown by Messrs. Wheelwright, 
Phillips, Walker, Kerr, and R. Dean. 
Single Speeimeiu (Gold centre).—First, Mr. Henwood with William 
Comber. Second, Mr. J. F. Kerr with J. J. Colman. Third, Mr. 
Wheelwright with Hotspur. Fourth, Mr. Turner with Sunrise ; and 
fifth, Mr. Henwood with Miss Moon. (White or Cream Centre).—First, 
Mr. Turner with Miss llae. Second, Mr. Henwood with a seedling. 
Third, unnamed. Fourth, Mr. Turner with Symmetry ; and fifth with 
Tennyson. 
Polyanthuses. 
Notwithstanding the attractions of the handsome gold-laced Poly¬ 
anthuses, they are never largely represented at the southern shows. 
They seem to be avoided for some reason by cultivators. Only three 
classes were appropriated to them, and the entries were not sufficiently 
numerous to make a large display. For six varieties the premier award 
■was'gained by Mr. S. Barlow, who had neat plants of John Bright, 
Cheshire Favourite, Lancer, Cox’s Prince Regent, Exile, and George IV. 
Mr. E. Dean took the second place with several seedlings and Sir 
Sidney Smith; and Mr. J. Douglas was third. The best three were 
shown by Mr. S. Barlow, the varieties being George IV., Exile, and 
Cheshire Favourite. Messrs. J. Douglas and R. Dean were second and 
third. Single specimens of Cheshire Favourite, Cox’s Prince Regent, 
Sir S. Smith, and John Bright gained the prizes for Messrs. Barlow and 
-J. Douglas in the order named. 
Extra Classes. 
Fancy varieties of Auriculas, Polyanthuses, and Primroses formed 
the chief features. Of these classes but two were devoted to Primulas, 
one for a basket of Primroses, and eight prizes were offered for seedlings. 
In the class for twelve Fancy Auriculas the awards were secured by 
Mr. J. Douglas, first, with seedlings of a distinct character ; Mr. G. 
Barlow was second, and Mr. R. Dean third. With a similar number of 
Fancy Polyanthuses ilr. R. Dean secured first honours for large plants 
-well flowered ; Mr. J. Douglas was second, and Mr. W. Harper, Guild¬ 
ford, was third, all very bright and pleasing. Single Primroses came 
from Mr. R. Dean, who was first for excellent varieties and plants ; Mr. 
-I. Douglas was second, and Mr. Harper third. 
The Primula classes were for twelve and six respectively, and the 
exhibitorswere Mr. Douglas, who had P. verticillata, P. obconica, P. nivea, 
and P. cortusoides varieties. Mr. W. Harper was second with smaller 
plants, and 0. T, Hodges, Esq., Lachine, Chislehurst, third. Fcr six 
Primulas Mr. G. Barlow was first, P. obconica being the most notable 
plant. Mr. R. Dean was second, a yellow duplex Primula being the 
best. Mr. R. Dean had the first prize for a basket of Primroses ; Messrs. 
Paul & Son were second, and Mr. Harper third, the two former having 
very effective displays. 
Seedling Auriculas. —In the white-edge class the first prize was 
awarded for Miranda (Horner), a neat flower of moderate size and good 
shape, narrow black body colour, clear edge, well defined thick paste, 
and rich tube. The second prize went to Snoiodrift (Horner), a large 
flower, with broad deep maroon body colour, good paste, but somewhat 
pale tube. In the class for seifs the prize was accorded to Buttercup 
•(Horner), a bright yellow self, with pure white well defined but narrow 
paste. A very distinct and pretty variety. The second prize was 
Awarded to Dimple (Horner), a deep purplish crimson self, with pure 
white dense paste ; a well-formed handsome flower. 
A first-class certificate was awarded to the following: 
Jenny (Mr. T. .S. Hedderley, Bulcote, Notts).—A beautiful shaded 
Alpine, with rich velvety maroon body colour, and a gold centre. 
Flower large, and well proportioned. 
The National Auricula Society may be congratulated upon the dis¬ 
tinct advance in the number of competitors at this Show, but we cannot 
extend the congratulation to officials concerned with the management 
of the Exhibition. In this respect it has always been peculiar, and the 
present occasion was no exception to the rule. Until late in the after¬ 
noon it was impossible to ascertain who were the successful competitors 
in several of the classes, and in the single specimen classes the con¬ 
fusion was still worse. It is strange that some better system has not 
been adopted after so many years of experience in the matter. 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
April 22nd. 
Tuesday was a busy day at the Society’s head-quarters, both in 
the Drill Hall, James Street, Westminster, and in the Lindley Library. 
Besides the attractions provided for the Fruit, Floral, and Orchid 
Committees there was an excellent Show by the members of the 
National Auricula Society, and the result was that the whole available 
space in the hall was occupied, four rows of tables extending the entire 
length of the building. This, however, was not the only satisfactory 
matter, for the attendance of visitors was much larger than on any 
previous occasion, and for the first time the hall was really crowded 
FIG. 51.— NARCISSUS INCOMPARABILIS QUEEN SOPHIA (see page 338), 
during the afternoon, amongst those present being the Baroness Burdett 
Coutts and the Rt. Hon. J. Chamberlain, M.P. 
Then at 1.30 P.M. the meeting of members of the horticultural trade 
to consider and support the Horticultural Hall scheme was held in the 
Lindley Library, and the deliberations there occupied over an hour. 
Following closely upon this was the general meeting at 3 P.M., when the 
Veitch Memorial medals were presented to Messrs. David Thomson and 
Bruce Findlay, and a paper was read by the Rev. Wolley Dod on 
Primulas. All this business crowded into the space of one afternoon 
afforded abundant occupation for those immediately concerned. It 
was a highly successful meeting, and the appearance of activity was 
most welcome. 
Fruit Committee. —Present: Sir C. W. Strickland, Bart., in the 
chair, and Messrs. D. Thomson, J. T. Saltmarsh, P. Crowley, R. D. 
Blackmore, T. F. Rivers, G. Cliffe, J. Cheal, G. W. Cummins, A. H. 
Pearson, G. Bunyard, J. Smith, G. Wythes, J. Hudson, F. Q. Lane, H. 
Balderson, A. Watkins, and J. Wright. Mr. J. Baylor Hartland, Cork, 
sent very large heads of his new Broccoli, April (Jueen, but though 
large, the heads were very compact, and the Committee recommended 
that the variety be grown at Chiswick. Mr. F. Q. Lane sent fruits of 
line’s Prince Albert Apple for showing its keeping properties. They 
were firm and in good condition. A vote of thanks was accorded. Mr, 
G. Wythes sent excellent fruits of a Strawberry described as a seedling 
from Keen’s Seedling, raised by the late Mr. Woodbridge, with a plant 
in bearing ; also one with fruits of the parent variety. The Committee 
were unanimously of opinion that this was not the true Keen’s Seedling, 
