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for the great size of the flowers, which resemble a Canterbury Bell, and 
are pure white. It is of vigorous habit, and extremely floriferous. 
P<eony Danbenton (Paul & Son).—A double variety, with very large, 
globular bright rose flowers. 
Paonij Perliozi (Paul k Son).—Deep crimson, flowers very large, 
full, and effective. 
Hose John D. Pawle (Paul & Son).—A Hybrid Perpetual, deep 
purplish crimson ; petals broad and of great substance. Extremely 
fragrant. 
Pose Mrs. Paul (Paul & Sou).—-V seedling Bourbon Rose, pale pink 
or blush, delic.ate and pleasing; the flower substantial and good in 
form. 
Jieqonia Miss Eastwood (II. Cannell & Sons).—One of the tuberous 
varieties, with very large double flowere of exceptionally good form, 
and a soft pale pink colour. 
Pelargomum Midsummer (J. R. Pearson k Sons).—A single Zonal 
variety ; the flowers large and of capital shape, salmon pink. 
RICHMOND SHOW. 
JUXE 2.")TH. 
The Richmond Horticultural Society is one of the most flourishing 
and successful of all the numerous societies around the metropolis. 
Commanding an extensive and fashionable district in Surrey, it has 
steadily rose during the sixteen years of its existence to an important 
position amongst the leading provincial institutions of a similar kind. 
It has performed valuable work in the encouragement of horticulture, 
and at very few shows are the exhibits distinguished by such even 
quality as there. The Society has long been favoured with the 
patronage of the Duke and Duchess of Teck, which has assisted greatly 
in the extension of its popularity. Two admirable Secretaries have 
guided its fortunes. In the earlier years Mr. A. Chancellor was the 
leading spirit, and now for some years Mr. J. H. Ford has performed the 
same duties with considerable satisfaction. Further, a practical and 
business-like Committee have adopted a broad-minded liberal policy in 
their dealings with exhibitors. Substantial schedules have been formed, 
and the classes thrown into divisions, so that while prominent encourage¬ 
ment is given in the open classes to exhibitors from other districts, the 
smaller local competitors are duly protected. The principal Show of 
the Society, which has now been held for some years in the Old Deer 
Park, Richmond, is thoroughly comprehensive, liberal prizes being 
offered for specimen plants, groups, cut flowers (especially Roses), 
floral decorations, fruit, and vegetables, about thirty special classes 
being also provided by local amateur supporters, nurserymen, and 
others. 
The Exhibition of the present year, which was the sixteenth the 
Society has held, was opened on Wednesday (yesterday) as usual in the 
Old Deer Park, and again maintained the credit of Richmond in a most 
satisfactory manner both as regards the number and merit of the 
exhibits. Four spacious marquees w’ere filled, one with cut flowers, 
bouquets, and floral decorations, two others with specimen plants and 
groups, and the fourth with fruit and vegetables, cottagers’ exhibits also 
occupying some space, and miscellaneous garden appliances were 
arrayed in the ground. Much credit is due to the officials for the 
admirable system of management, especially to Mr. J. H. Ford and his 
assistant, Mr. E. Pragnell, while the popular Chairman and Vice-Chair¬ 
man, T. Skewes-Cox, Esq., and G. Nicholson, Esq., with such energetic 
members of the Committee as Messrs. J. S. Lindsay, W. Bates, W. Brown, 
A. Bray, and H. Herbst, assist materially in some of the most arduous 
work of the Society. The Exhibition was one of the largest and best 
the Society has ever held, as there were over 500 entries, or nearly 100 
in excess of the usual number. There is always a peculiar freshness 
and charm about the Richmond Show, and never have its special 
characteristics been more strongly marked than on this occasion. 
Cut Flowers—Roses. 
These formed an important portion of the Exhibition, and Roses 
especially were as largely and well shown as last year, and following so 
quickly the Tea Rose display at Westminster, the season may be said to 
have commenced in a highly satisfactory manner. The blooms in all 
the leading classes were of admirable quality, extremely fresh, and the 
colours bright. We can only briefly refer to the chief exhibits and the 
general character of the display, as time did not admit of a fully 
detailed report. 
With thirty-six Roses (triplets) Messrs. Paul & Son, Cheshunt, were 
first for fresh and beautiful blooms, followed by Mr. B. R. Cant, 
Colchester, and Messrs. D. Prior k Son, Colchester, amongst five ex¬ 
hibitors. Mr. B. R. Cant was first for twenty-four Roses (triplets), closely 
followed by Messrs. Paul k Son, and Messrs. Burch, Peterborough. Mr. 
R. E. West, Reigate, had the best stand of twelve Roses, capital blooms, 
and he was also first for twenty-four blooms in a special class. There 
were numerous other classes, but the quality of the flowers in the 
local and amateur classes was considerably below that of the open 
classes. 
In one of the stands two blooms were shown under the names of 
Dr. Andry and A. K. Williams, and so nearly alike were they in all 
characters that the exhibitor ran a narrow chance of being disqualified, 
though he was undoubtedly first. It was considered, however, after a 
close examination that they were distinct, and this was subsequently 
substantiated. In the classes for thirty-six and twenty-four the com¬ 
petition was very keen, and so nearly equal were three or four of the 
stands in each class that their relative positions could only be deter¬ 
mined by careful “ pointing.” The temperature was high in the tents, 
and tried the Roses with other cut flowers greatly during the day, 
and it was surprising what a difference was effected in the course of 
an hour. 
Vases and stands of flowers were as usual very tasteful. Mr. J. R. 
Chard, Stoke Newington, was first for tall stands ; and Mr. W. Brown 
second for low dishes of Irises and Ferns, very tastefully arranged. 
Miss Wig.an was third for a combination of yellow and purple Irises. 
Messrs. Chard and Perkins were the winners for bouquets. Baskets of 
Roses and Ferns were well represented. The Judges had much difficulty 
in this department, as the styles were so diverse, each one exceptionally 
meritorious in its way, and in several cases equal prizes would have been 
a fitting recognition of the two leading exhibits in the respective classes. 
This especially applies to the stands of flowers, and it is worthy the con¬ 
sideration of the Committee whether separate classes should not be 
formed, as it is evident that it would admit of considerable extension. 
Plants. 
Classes were provided for stove and greenhouse plants. Pelargoniums, 
Ferns, Caladiums, and Orchids, &c., and an extensive display wa» 
afforded by the numerous exhibits. The large specimens are evidently 
becoming rather scarce, except as regards foliage plants. Palms and 
Ferns, the groups with collections of special plants taking their places, 
a hint that additional provision might be made for them with advantage. 
Stove and greenhouse plants from F. Twining, Esq., Messrs. W. Bates, 
and Mould were the most notable, and secured the chief prizes, the 
plants being healthy neat specimens of moderate size. Coleuses from 
Messrs. Coombes, Barnes, and Wilks ; Gloxinias from Messrs. Nunn, 
Meaton, and Wilks, were all of considerable merit. Excellent Ferns 
came from Mr. Want, fine-foliage plants from Colonel Pepper, and 
Fuchsias from Mr. Burton. Orchids were not largely represented, but 
H. Little, Esq., Twickenham, had a handsome non-competing group o^ 
Cattleyas. He also was first in the class for a collection, comprisinglargo 
and well grown Cattleyas, Cypripediums, and Dendrobiums. F. Wigan, 
Esq., followed, and Mr. James was third. 
• Groups, 
The importance of groups of plants arranged for effect is now 
recognised in most shows, and at Richmond they form an excellent 
feature, distinguished by the taste of their arrangement. This year 
Mr. W. Brown of St. Mary’s Grove Nursery was placed first in the 
principal class with a well-arranged and highly tasteful group, which, 
it may be said, was the unaided work of Mr. Brown’s son, who appears 
to have inherited his father’s remarkable skill in the arrangement of 
plants and flowers. Messrs. Fromow and H. James were second and 
third respectively, both having praiseworthy groups. In the amateurs' 
class. Col. Pepper, Milford Hill, Salisbury, was the leading exhibitor. 
The non-competing exhibits were very numerous, and comprised 
good collections of Roses from Messrs. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, who also 
had groups of hardy flowers ; groups of miscellaneous plants from 
Messrs. J. Laing k Sons, Forest Hill, and Puttock & Sheppard of 
Kingston. Hardy flowers from Messrs. Collins Bros, k Gabriel, Lilies 
from Mr. Gordon of Twickenham, Roses from Messrs. Burch, Lee, and 
Jackman, and choice floral decorations from Mr. W. Brown were some 
of the principal features. 
At the luncheon in the afternoon the Chairman, Mr. T. Skewes Cox, 
in proposing various toasts, with the healths of the Judges, Messrs, 
Laing, Barron, Gordon, Castle, Denning, and Douglas, remarked that 
it was satisfactory to learn the Society is making substantial progress, 
having added over fifty subscribers to its list in the past year, and the 
Show of the present year was the largest in number of entries ever held, 
a sufficient indication that the management was right, and that the 
work being done in the district was fully appreciated. 
Fruit. 
An excellent display of fruit was provided, and a wonderful show of 
Grapes. With a collection of six fruits Mr. Osman, gardener to L. J, 
Baker, Esq., Ottershaw Park, Chertsey, was first with fine bunches of 
Black Hamburgh and Buckland Sweetwater, Peaches, Nectarines, Figs, 
and a Melon. Mr. W. Bates, Poulett Lodge Gardens, Twickenham, 
was a close second, his Nectarines and Noble Strawberries being ex¬ 
tremely fine. The best three bunches of black Grapes came from Messrs, 
Wells, Hounslow, fine bunches of Madresfield Court. Mr. Osman and 
Mr. Clinging followed with Black Hamburghs well coloured. Messrs, 
Feist, Clinging, and Bates were the prizetakers for white Grapes, showing 
Muscat of Alexandria and Foster’s Seedling. Mr. W. Bates took the 
lead in another black Grape class, followed by Mr. Cambell, and 
Messrs. Barnes, Cambell, Bates, and Wilks being the prizewinners 
for white Grapes. Cherries, Peaches, Nectarines, Melons, Straw¬ 
berries, and other fruits were well shown, the chief prizetakers being 
Messrs. Bates, Sullivan, Howell, Ford. Messrs. T. Rivers k Son, 
Sawbridgeworth, sent a collection of Cherries, Peaches, Nectarines, and 
Plums. 
Vegetables were capitally shown for the Society’s prizes, also for 
these offered by Messrs. Sutton & Sons, Carter k Co., and Daniels Bros. 
The prizewinners were Messrs. C. J. Waite, D. White, Coombe, and 
Stroud. Cucumbers also were well represented. The quality was excep¬ 
tionally good in all these classes. 
