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third. In class for six stove and greenhouse, Mr. G, Leadbetter, 
gardener to W. J. Davey, Esq., Holmleigh, Grassendale, staged fresh 
and pretty plants, noticeable being Statice profusa, AUamanda grandiflora 
and Phoenocoma prolifera Barnesi. Mr. T. Healey, gardener to Colonel 
Wilson, Hillside, Allerton, was a good second, his best plants being 
Ixora Williamsi and AUamanda Williamsi, very fine. For four stove and 
greenhouse plants in bloom Mr. Healey staged Ixora Williamsi, Ericas 
insigne and depressa, all very choice and well flowered. Mr. McFall, 
gardener to E. C. Leventon, Esq., Oakfield. Roby, was a close second, 
very fine being Bougainvillea glabra and Kalosanthes coccinea. For 
three plants in bloom Mr. Jellicoe was awarded the prize, the prizes for 
single specimens going to Mr. Carling, gardener to Mrs. Cope, Dove 
Park, Woolton, for a splendid Ixora Pilgrimi, and to Mr. Leadbetter for 
Kalosanthes coccinea. 
Fine-foliaged plants and Palms were shown to much advantage, the 
prizes for four and one fine-foliage, and three Palms or Cycads, being 
awarded to Messrs. Jellicoe, Leadbetter, and R. Pinn'.ngton. The 
classes for six Ferns, three Ferns, and one, were well contested. Mr. 
Gower, gardener to J. A. Bartlett, Esq., Lynton, Mossley Hill, was first 
in the former with excellent specimens. Messrs. Bracegirdle and Pin- 
nington being second and third, Mr. Jellicoe won with three Ferns, 
and Mr. Geo. Eaton, gardener to W. H. Shirley, Esq., Allerton House, 
with a handsome Davallia Mooreana. The prizes for hardy Ferns and 
Lycopods went to Messrs. D. Field and J. Harrison. 
Orchids were fresh, but not particular in merit, Mr. Healey winning 
in the class for four with Cattleyas labiata and Sanderiana and others. 
Mr. J. Wilson, gardener to C. H. Williams, Esq., Fulwood Park, had a 
choice Lselia purpurata and Oncidium crispum grandiflorum amongst 
his plants. Greenhouse, flowering, and foliage plants were all of fine 
quality, Mr, Leith, gardener to Mrs. Ihler, Huyton Hey House, Huyton, 
winning with two former; Mr. E, Bridge, gardener to Mrs. Jowett, 
Greenhill, Huyton, being a long way ahead with handsome Zonal 
Pelargoniums; Mr. J. Stoney, gardener to Sir Thos. Earle, Bart., 
Allerton Tower, won in both classes for Ivyleaf Pelargoniums; Mr. 
Hitchman, gardener to Arthur Earle, Esq., Childwall Lodge, with 
Coleus, and Mr. G. Eaton with handsomely grown Caladiums. Gloxinias 
and Cockscombs were marvels of good culture and much admired, the 
prizes going to Mr. James Grant, gardener to W. S. Gladstone, Esq., 
Thornlea, Aigburth, and to Mr. Hitchman. Mr. T. Ankers, gardener to 
the Right Hon. the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, was a good first for six 
tuberous Begonias, and Mr. T. Green, gardener to Thos. Gee, Esq., 
Greenhill, Allerton, for one plant. Liliums were bright and effective, 
Mr. J. Bounds, gardener to A. L, Jones, Esq., having two handsome 
specimens of Lilium lancifolium melpomene, and for single plant 
Mr. J. Pattinson, gardener to S. J. Waring, Esq., Palmyra, Aigburth, was 
first with a giant plant of Lilium lancifolium roseum. 
There were only two exhibits of note for circular group of plants, 
viz., Messrs. Bracegirdle and Jellicoe, the former winning with a hand¬ 
some light and tastefully arranged group, in which every plant was seen 
to advantage, the only fault possible to find being the somewhat formal 
edging of Panicum variegatum. Mr. Jellicoe’s was also very effective, 
but a rather heavier arrangement. 
Cut Flowers. 
Four nurserymen had entered for the forty-eight cut Roses, but only 
one turned up, this, no doubt, being caused by the heavy rains of the 
past few days. Messrs. Harkness & Sons, Bedale, had a superb box, the 
best of which were Duke of Fife, Mrs. J. Laing, Chas. Lefebvre, Caroline 
Testout, Suzanne Marie Rodocanachi, Madame Eugene Verdier, Earl 
Dufferin, The Bride, Alfred Colomb, Rosieriste Jacobs, Chas. Darwin, 
Star and Pride of Waltham, Gustave Piganeau, Due de Morny, and 
Innocente Pirola. For eighteen Teas, Hybrid Teas, and Noisettes, the 
same exhibitors were first, having Caroline Testout, Comtesse de 
Nadaillac, Duchess of Albany, Souvenir de S. A. Prince, Marie Van 
Houtte, Caroline Kuster, Princess Beatrice, Etoile de Lyon, The Bride, 
and Catherine Mermet. They also won with six dark and six light 
varieties, showing Mrs. J. Laing and Alfred Colomb. In the amateurs’ 
class Mr. Carling had a very fair stand ; W. Bell, Esq., St. George’s 
Mount, New Brighton, being a good second. Boxes of Roses arranged 
for effect were greatly improved, the first and second prize boxes, staged 
by Messrs. Green & Grant, being faultless. 
Mr. Carling secured the prize for twelve varieties of stove and green¬ 
house cut flowers. Herbaceous flowers were splendid, the first prize 
stand of twenty-four varieties staged by Mr. Geo. Eaton being the 
admiration of many persons. In the class for twelve bunches Mr. 
Grant was first. Bouquets, Carnations, and Picotees appeared in grand 
condition, the prizewinners including Messrs. Geo. Downes, J. Bounds, 
and H, Holford. 
Fruit and Vegetables. 
For six dishes of fruit. Pines excluded, Mr. J. Elsworthy, gardener 
to A. R. Gladstone, Esq., Court Hey, Broad Green, placed small but 
beautifully finished Muscat and Madresfield Court Grapes, Royal George 
Peaches, Court Hey Seedling Melon, Negro Largo Figs and Pineapple 
Nectarines. Mr. J. Stone was second, and Mr. Oldham, gardener to 
T. Beecham, Esq., Ewanville, Huyton, third. For four bunches Mr. 
Elsworthy was again first and Mr. Oldham second. There were two 
handsome bunches of Black Hamburghs for first and second places, 
Messrs. J. Barker, gardener to F. W. Raynes, Esq., Rock Ferry, and 
G. Grey, gardener to Sir G. Meyrick, Bart., Bodorgan, winning. The 
latter won for any other white with Foster’s Seedling. For two 
bunches of Muscats and same number of any black Grape Mr. J. Stoney ' 
outdistanced all with bunches grand- in berry and handsome shape ; 
he was also first with a dish of Peaches, Mr. R. Pinnington winning 
with Nectarines and Melons. Six dishes hardy fruits brought out a 
strong number, Mr. Craven, gardener to J. G. Grant Morris, Esq., 
Allerton Priory, winning easily. Mr. Stoney was first with a basket of 
fruit arranged for effect. The prize for four pots of Tomatoes, one plant 
in each pot, was worthily awarded to Mr. Carling. 
Although not quite so strong in collections, vegetables were of equal 
excellence to those of last season. Mr. J. Hathaway, gardener to Lord 
Latham, Latham House, Ormskirk, won with twelve varieties, having 
Cranston’s Excelsior Onion, Ormskirk Beet, Matchless Cucumber, and 
Celery, very fine. Mr. J. Stoney was a very good second. The same 
order was maintained in classes for six varieties. Mr. J. Rainford won 
in the amateurs’class for twelve varieties with grand produce. Peas and 
Potatoes formed heavy classes, Mr. Hathaway and Mr. Mackarell, 
Formby, winning in classes for four and two dishes of Peas ; and Mr. 
McFall and Mr. J. Pownall for same number of dishes of Potatoes. The 
Tomatoes were very fine, Mr. Carling winning for three dishes, notice¬ 
able being handsome fruits of Blenheim Orange. The prize for one 
dish was taken by Mr. Craven, and Mr. McFall won with Cucumbers. 
Nurserymen’s Exhibits. 
The exhibits in this section were of a higher and more extensive 
character than for many years. Dicksons, Ltd., Chester, had a grand 
stand, the arrangement of which was perfect. It consisted of Gladioli, 
Lilies in variety. Phloxes, Iceland Poppies, Pentstemons, Heleniums, 
bunches of the finest Carnations and Tea Roses. Mr. Jno. Forbes had 
a stand consisting twenty-five dozen single and fifty bunches of Carna¬ 
tions, ninety-six bunches of Violas, in which were the sweet-scented 
Violetta type. A new flaked Carnation called Pride of Buccleuch, and 
a bedding*Fuchsia, Dunrobin Bedder, scarcely a foot high and remark¬ 
ably prolific, were noticeable. Mr. Eckford sent sixty vases of Sveet 
Peas, containing many new varieties, and gained a first-class certificate 
for a handsome and most prolific culinary Pea named Royalty. Messrs. 
Charlesworth, Shuttleworth & Co., Heaton, Bradford, had a stand of 
choice Orchids. Messrs. Jno. Cowan & Co., Ltd., Garston, showed 
Orchids extensively. Messrs. R. P. Ker & Sons, Aigburth, had 
Carnation Uriah Pike, Crossandra unduliflora, Caladiums, and other 
plants ; a first-class certificate being unanimously awarded to Gloxinia 
Aigburth Crimson and Cannas. Messrs. J. Davies & Co., Wavertree, 
contributed handsome Gladioli, specially fine Gaillardias, Carnations, 
herbaceous plants and Pelargoniums. Mr. H. Middlehurst, Manchester 
Street, had thirty-six varieties of mixed seedling Gladioli. Mr. C. A, 
Young, florist, West Derby, sent fine bunches of Carnations, and a new 
free flowering variety Countess of Sefton. Messrs. W. Edwards & Son, 
Sherwood, Notts, had their unique Edwardian ware decorations, and 
Mr. Jno. Edwards, gardener to H. Tate, Esq., jun., Allerton Beeches, 
showed new Orchid pottery. All the above, in addition to those men¬ 
tioned, received certificates of merit.—R. P. R. 
SOUTHAMPTON.— August 4th and 6th. 
The summer exhibition of plants, flowers, fruit, and vegetables, held 
under the auspices of the Royal Horticultural Society of Southampton, 
took place at Westwood Park on the above-mentioned dates. On the 
4 th inst., the opening day, wet weather prevailed, which somewhat pre¬ 
vented a large attendance of visitors, though these, doubtless, were more 
numerous on Bank Holiday, a gala being held in connection with the 
show. Regarded as a whole the exhibition was a remarkably fine one. 
Specimen plants are always a feature here, but for the two previous 
years a falling off has been noticeable in this respect, primarily through 
the absence of such noted growers as Mr. J. Cypher of Cheltenham. 
The present year, however, saw this well-known plantsman to the fore, 
and he succeeded in gaining premier honours in some of the lea ling 
classes. He staged some magnificent examples of patient anl skilful 
cultivation, as did other growers, the liberal prizes bringing forth a keen 
competition. The groups, which were placed in the centre of a tent, 
were also good, better indeed than one usually finds at provincial shows. 
They were composed of choice plants, all arranged in a most effective 
manner, and consequently much admired by the visitors. Cut flowers 
form a striking feature of the exhibition, as did fruit and vegetables, 
the latter including some splendid produce. 
Specimen Plants and Groups. 
In the class for six stove and greenhouse plants, five in bloom and 
five foliage, distinct, there was a very strong competition, and some 
splendid specimens were staged. Mr. J. Cypher, Queen’s Road, Chelten¬ 
ham, was first, showing Erica tricolor vera, Phmnocoma prolifera Barnesi, 
Statice profusa, AUamanda nobilis, and Erica Austiniana as flowering 
plants. The foliage plants were magnificent specimens of Crotons Sun¬ 
set and Chelsoni, Kentia Fosteriana, Latania borbonica, and Kentia 
australis. Mr. T. Wilkins, gardener to Lady Theodora Guest, Inwood 
House, Henstridge, was a good second. His contribution included a 
beautiful plant of Kalosanthes coccinea major, also Croton Queen Vic¬ 
toria, C. montefontainensis, and Bougainvillea glabra. Mr. F. C. Jennings, 
gardener, to W. Garton, Esq., Roselands, Woolston, was third, showing 
grand plants of Croton Warreni, AUamanda nobilis, and A. Hendersoni, 
with others. Mr. E. Wills, Winchester Road, Shirley, was fourth with 
well grown plants. It is seldom that so many fine specimen plants are 
shown in one class as there were in this instance. Mr. J. Cypher was 
again first in the class for six stove or greenhouse plants, showing Erica 
Parmenteriana, Cassia corymbosa, Ixora Pilgrimi (very fine), Phoenocoma 
