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Cater, Esq., who also had an excellent Rroup of plants, somewhat 
informally arranged ; the thinl prize going to Messrs. Heath and 
Sons, Cheltenham. The Rev. E. ILandley took the first prize for six 
varieties of Orchids, these consisting of Cymbidium Lowianura, with 
three strong spikes; Cattleya Mendelli, with fifteen grand flowers ; 
L.xlia purpurata, a fine bold form with seven good spikes ; Cypripedium 
caudatum, having ten flowers ; Cattleya Skinneri, rieh in colour, 
carrying eight spikes ; and Dendrobium suavissimum, with fourteen 
spikes. The second prize was awarded to Slessrs. Heath & Son, who 
had enormous made-up pans of Cypripedium Lawrencianum, Ondonto- 
glossum Alexandra, Dendrobium thyrsiflorum, Cattleya Mendelli, and 
Lmlia purpurata. There was better competition in the class for four 
plants, the Rev. E. Handley, however, being again well first, staging a 
grand Cattleya Mendelli and Lrclia purpurata, Oncidium ampliatum 
majus, and Dendrobium Bensonm, all in splendid condition. Sir A. 
Ramsay, Cheltenham, was a creditable second, his best being Cattleya 
Mossi.Te, with seven fine spikes ; and Dendrobium suavissimum, having 
nine spikes. Mrs. Gouldsmith (Mr. G. Pymm, gardener), Trowbridge, 
w.^ third, others also exhibiting well. A fine plant of Lselia purpurata 
with seven spikes gained the Rev. E. Handley the premier award in the 
class for a single Orchid ; Mr. R. B. Cater being a good second. 
Roses are usually seen in good condition at this Show, and there 
were two gp'onps, 12 feet by 6 feet, of plants in pots that were 
exceptionally attractive. The plants were in comparatively small 
pots, but all fine healthy foliage and perfect blooms, the Teas being 
very beautiful. The Rev. E. Handley was well first, and Dr. Budd 
^cond. Similar positions were occupied by these prominent exhibitors 
in the class for six specimens, the Rev. E. Handley being easily first 
with Juno, Mdlle Th^rese Levet, La France, Earl of Pembroke (very 
fine), Madame Lacharme, and E. Morren. Dr. Budd was second, among 
his being several “ clumsy ” specimens. Mr. J. F. Mould was a creditable 
third. The competition with cut Roses was also good. The first prize 
for twenty-four blooms was awarded to Dr. Budd for a generally ex¬ 
cellent stand, which included Francois Michelon, Merveille de Lyon, 
Pierre Carot, La France, Camille Bernardin, Comte de Raimbaud, 
Baroness de Rothschild, Ulrich Brunner, Innocente Pirola, Mrs. J. Laing, 
and Due de Rohan in superb condition. The Rev. E. Handley was 
second, and Mr. M. Cole third. 
Indian Azaleas were a few years ago the principal feature at the 
Bath May Shows, but latterly they have not been nearly so good. Mr. 
J. Cypher, Cheltenham, was well first with nine large specimens, these 
being informally trained and beautifully flowered. Colonel Landon 
(C. H. Keel, gardener), was a good second. Mr. C. W. Mackillop 
(A. Taylor, gardener), proved most successful in the other classes for 
Azaleas, other prizewinners being Me-srs. H. Jones, W. C. Drummond, 
Jerome Murch (W. Marchant, gardener), and Major Clarke (G. Tucker, 
gardener). Trowbridge. Stove and greenhouse flowering plants were not 
quite so numerous as usual, but there were many fine specimens, notably 
by Mr. C. W. Mackillop, who was well first with nine varieties, which 
Included extra good Clerodendron Balfourianum, Genetyllis tulipifera. 
Erica depressa, E. ventricosa magnifica, and E. ventricosa albo-tincta. 
Mr. J. Cypher was second with generally smaller plants, and Colonel 
Landon third. The best six specimens, all very creditable, were set up 
by Mr. J. F. Mould, Pewsey, Major Clarke being second and Colonel 
Landon third. There was a quite a good display of Ericas, Messrs. 
Mackillop, Cypher, and J. F. Mould being the principal prizewinners. 
Calceolarias were shown in a very superior condition by Major Clarke, 
none of the other competing collections approaching them in value, and 
the same may be said of the large flowered Pelargoniums staged by the 
same exhibitor. 
Banks and groups are being greatly improved at Bath, the number 
of classes for these being gradually increased. The best bank of fine- 
foliaged and flowering plants were shown by Mr. J. Cypher, who had 
several grand Palms as well as well-flowered Ericas, Anthuriums, and 
other good plants usually shown by that well known exhibitor. Mr. 
J. F. Mould was a creditable second, and Mr. W. C. Drummond third. 
The best collection of twelve varieties of exotic Ferns came from 
Major Clarke, all being of medium size and in perfect condition. Mr. 
H. Jones was second, and Mr. W. C. Drummond third. One large tent 
was solely devoted to two classes for groups of plants arranged for 
effect on the turf. The first prize for a group to occupy a space not 
less than 1.50 feet was rightly awarded to Colonel Pepper (.1. Curry, 
gardener), Salisbury, his arrangement being very tasteful. Mr. W. C. 
Drummond was second. Three entered with groups occupying not less 
than 75 feet, all doing well. Mr. Jerome Murch was a good first ; 
Mr. W. Pumphrey (T. J. Tate, gardener), second, and Mr. E. Hall 
third. 
Fruit and vegetables were shown in fairly large quantities, the com¬ 
petition being good in every instance. Strawberries in pots were of 
average merit, Mrs. Hill (J. Shellard, gardener), being first with Sir 
J. Pa.xton, and Lord Justice Lopes (W. Robinson, gardener) second with 
James Veitch. Fora single dish of Strawberries the first prize went 
to Mr. W. H. Long, M.P. (A. Miller, gardener), who had very fine fruit 
of James Veitch ; Lord Justice Lopes being second with the same 
variety, and Mrs. Hill third with Sir J. Paxton. No really good Apples 
or Pears were shown. Collections of vegetables were numerous and 
good. Mr. W. H. Long was easily first for a collection of nine varieties, 
these consisting of Ledsham’s Broccoli, Sutton’s Earliest Cabbage, Early 
Milan Turnips, Canadian Wonder Beans, Large Red Tomato, Early Gem 
Carrot, Asparagus, Sutton’s Seedling Potato, and Stratagem Peas, all 
very superior. Mr. G. Garaway was second and Mr. J. Ricketts third, j 
There were also classes for smaller collections of vegetables and salad- 
ing, and also for various single dishes. 
Non-competitive exhibits were, as usual, both numerous and attrac¬ 
tive. Messrs. R. Veitch & Son, E.xeter, had the most extensive display, 
which comprised many well-flowered Indian Azaleas, hybrid Rhodo¬ 
dendrons, Anthuriums, Orchids, Japanese Maples, and a capital lot of 
bunches of hardy flowering trees and shrubs. Messrs. J. Cooling and 
Sons, Bath, also arranged a group of ehoice flowering and fine-foliaged 
plants, most conspicuous among these being the Roses, Orchids, Ericas, 
Palms, and Ferns. A good length of staging was taken up with an 
exhibit by Mr. A. A. Walters, Bath, several well-grown plants of Lilium 
Harrissi and Dendrobium thyrsiflorum showing up well in this. 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
The Temple Show, May 28th and 29th. 
The Exhibitions held by the above Society in the Inner Temple' 
Gardens have already secured considerable celebrity, and the Show 
which was opened yesterday surpasses in interest and beauty all those 
previously held there. There were, perhaps, fewer large specimens, but 
there was greater variety. The arrangement was excellent, and the 
number of visitors astonishing. 
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales visited the Show about 
1 P.M., and after inspecting a portion of the exhibits proceeded to a dais 
at one end of the large marquee, where he was received by the President 
and Council of the Society. The Secretary, the Rev. W. Wilks, read 
a short address from the Council, pointing out the work the Society had 
performed in connection with horticulture in past years, and referring 
to the proposed Horticultural Hall. The Prince of Wales replied in a 
few appropriate words, stating that it had given him much pleasure to- 
be present, and that it was the best Horticultural Show he had ever 
witnessed, both as regards the exhibits and the arrangement. He 
earnestly wished the Society success in the efforts to obtain a central 
hall for horticulture. 
A large number of visitors assembled to witness the opening and 
during the afternoon of the first day. Happily, the wish we had 
expressed that the weather might prove favourable was gratified as- 
regards the first day, and our anticipation that the Show would prove 
to be the great floral event of the season is also fully realised. 
Four large tents are devoted to the exhibits. One, the largest, is 
150 long by GO feet wide, and contains a grand bank of Orchids down 
the centre, one of the finest displays ever seen, both from amateurs 
and nurserymen. Around the sides of this tent are miscellaneous 
groups of plants. Another is 160 feet long, containing cut flowers 
and small plants; a third is 140 feet long, chiefly for Ferns; and a 
fourth is 100 feet long, and contains floral decorations, fruit, and mis¬ 
cellaneous exhibits. 
Numerous medals and silver cups and certificates were awarded, 
but we were unable to obtain the lists in time for this report. We can 
also only give a summary of the principal exhibits, as the hour at which 
we go to press would not permit a detailed report. 
Orchids. 
Baron Schroder, The Dell, Staines (gardener, Mr. Ballantine), has a 
magnificent group of Orchids, comprising some of the best of the 
treasures from the celebrated collection One specimen of Cymbidium. 
Lowianum about 6 feet in diameter with thirty long racemes of good 
flowers is very conspicuous at the end of the staging. Of the other 
plants Cattleya Skinneri is represented by a splendid specimen re¬ 
markably well flowered, Cattleyas in variety, Laelias, Masdevallias, 
Odontoglossums, Cypripediums, and hosts of varieties and grand 
varieties that would take a book to describe them all. The plants were 
arranged with Adiantums and other small Ferns with much taste, and 
the group was a centre of attraction to the visitors. 
• Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart., M.P., Burford Lodge, Dorking, has an 
exceedingly interesting collection of Orchids, mainly composed of 
Cattleyas, Odontoglossums, Masdevallias, and Cypripediums ; bub 
amongst them also are many curiosities, such as the strange littlD 
Bulbophyllum barbigerum, with its filamentous lip shaking about in 
the slightest movement of the air. The strange Neottia nidus avis, 
with numerous spikes of brown flowers, is also notable amongst the 
peculiar Orchids. 
The Duke of Northumberland, Syon House, Brentford (gardener, 
Mr. Wythes), shows a group of Cypripediums and Anthuriums, with 
Palms and Ferns. H. M. Pollett, Esq., Fern Side, Bickley, has a beau¬ 
tiful group of Cattleyas, Odontoglossums, Cypripediums and other 
Orchids, including some fine forms of 0. vexillarium. F. Wigan, Esq., 
Clare Lawn, East Sheen (gardener, Mr. Young), contributes a group of 
Orchids, a plant of Vanda teres, with two fine spikes of flowers, being- 
the most notable. T. B. Haywood, Esq., Woodhatch Lodge, Reigate 
(gardener, Mr. C. J. Salter), has an effective group of Odontoglossums, 
Masdevallias, and Cattleyas arranged with small Adiantums and 
Palms. 
Messrs. Sander & Co., St. Albans, have a magnificent group of 
Orchids, Odontoglossum vexillarium and Lielia purpurata, very beauti¬ 
fully represented by many varieties. Dendrobiums, the rose coloured 
Phaius Henryi, the beautiful Odontoglossum excellens, var. Albert 
Edward, and the hybrid Odontoglossum Bleui splendens, with some 
choice Cattleyas, one variety of Mendeli, named Prince of Wales, having 
a remarkably rich crimson lip. Odontoglossum vexillarium, with white 
flowers, was also notable. Mr, E. T. White, Winchmore Hill, sent a 
