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Mr. Evans, with Hero of Lockinge. Third, Mr. J. Hughes, also showing 
Hero of Lockinge. Peaches were good, and in the class for one dish 
there were seven competitors. Mr, H. W, Ward scored again here, being 
first with a splendid dish of Prince of Wales; Violette Hative variety 
was placed second, this dish of fruit was staged by Mr. F. C. Jennings ; 
Mr. G. A. Inglefield third with Walburton Admirable. A single dish of 
Nectarines brought out seven entries. The colour was good in these, 
too. Messrs. H, J, Drover & Son, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, were first, 
showing Pine Apple ; Mr. F. C. Jennings and Mr. G. A. Inglefield 
second and third in the order of their names. For six dishes of fruit, 
outdoor growth, Mr. P. C. West staged Peaches (good). Plums, Goose¬ 
berries, Red Currants, Cherries, and Raspberries, and was awarded first 
place. Mr. Evans was second, and Mr. J. Miles third. 
Vegetables. 
Vegetables were shown in splendid condition, and the competition 
was keen in many classes. For nine distinct varieties, round and kidney 
Potatoes allowed, there were five entries. Mr. T, Wilkins and Mr. W. 
Pope, Highclere Castle, had splendid exhibits, and at first glance no 
difference could be seen in them, so evenly were they matched. First 
honours, however, fell to Mr. Wilkins, who staged Green Globe Arti¬ 
chokes, Pearl Cauliflower, Ailsa Craig Onion (grand), Perfection Tomato, 
New Intermediate Carrot, Model Turnip, Duke of Albany Peas, Windsor 
Castle Potato, and Tender and True Runner Beans. Mr. Pope’s collec¬ 
tion contained Perfection Tomato, New Intermediate Carrots (very 
good), a fine brace of Cucumbers, Matchless and Duchess of Albany 
Peas. Mr. J. Hughes was third, and Mr. W. Henbest fourth. For four 
sorts of round and four sorts of kidney Potatoes, Mr. R. C. West was 
first with Fiddler’s Prizewinner, Satisfaction, Edgcot Purple, Chancellor, 
King of Russets, Mr. Bresee, Windsor Castle, and Reading Russet. Mr. 
J. Hughes was second, and Mr. J. Evans third. Every dish was of a 
high Older of merit, clean and shallow-eyed. 
For twelve spring-sown Onions Mr. H. Andrews was first with 
Sutton’s A1 ; Mr. J. Simpson, Eastleigh, was second, the third prize 
being awarded to Mr. W. Lipscomb, St. Denys. Mr. J. Amys was first 
with twelve autumn-sown Onions, Mr. J. Hughes and Mr. R. C. West 
being second and third respectively. For one brace of Cucumbers first 
honours were awarded to Mr. C. E. Isted, Freemantle, for a beautiful 
pair. Second, Messrs. Longster Bros., nurserymen, St. Mary’s Road; 
third, Mr. F. D. Woolf, Severn Nursery, Shirley. 
Tomatoes made a fine display. In the class for twelve Tomatoes 
nine dishes were staged, Mr. W. Sanders, Andover, being first with 
very fine samples. Second, Mr. F. C. Jennings. Third, Messrs. 
F. & G. Cozens, Rowhans. For twelve round Potatoes, Mr. R. C. 
West was first with Windsor Castle. Mr. J. Hughes second, and Mr. 
J. A. Inglefield third, both staging the above variety. In the class for 
twelve kidney Potatoes, Mr. J. Hughes was here first, staging very fine 
Satisfaction. Mr. J. Evans second with International, and Mr. R. C. 
West third. With one dish of Peas Mr. J. Hughes was placed first out 
of nine entries, winning with Sutton’s Perfection Marrowfat. Mr. W. 
Mitchell and Mr. Inglefield were second and third in that order. There 
were nine entries in the class for a dish of Beans, also Mr. Inglefield 
being well first with Sutton’s A1. Mr. W. Webster second, and Mr. Wilkins 
third. Mr. Wilkins had highly coloured Carrots, winning first place 
Mr. R. C. West second, and Mr. J. Evans third. Cauliflowers, with the 
exception of the first prize exhibits staged by Mr. Inglefield, were not 
up to their usual standard. Mr. E. C. West and Mr. Evans were 
second and third in the order of their names. 
The special prizes offered by Messrs. Sutton & Sons, Reading, brought 
forth some splendid exhibits. Mr. W. Pope won with six varieties of 
vegetables, staging Duke of Albany Peas, Satisfaction Potatoes, Ailsa 
Craig Onions, Perfection Tomatoes, Canadian Wonder Beans, and New 
Intermediate Carrots. Mr. T. Wilkins, Inwood House Gardens, was 
second, showing splendidly grown Onions with others. The third prize 
went to Mr. J. Hughes. Mr. Pope also secured the first of the special 
prizes given by Messrs. E. Webb & Sons, Wordsley, Stourbridge. The 
varieties shown were Windsor Castle Potatoes, Canadian Wonder Beans, 
Jubilee Tomatoes, Anglo-Spanish Onions, Defiance Intermediate 
Carrots, and Duke of Albany Peas. Mr, T. Wilkins was second, and 
Mr. J. Evans third. Mr, J. Simpson, Eastleigh, won the first prize of 
those given by Messrs. Toogood & Sons, Southampton, the second one 
going to Mr. W. Follet. 
Miscellaneous. 
Messrs. Cutbush & Sons, Highgate, sent a charming collection of 
hardy cut flowers and Carnations. Mrs. Reynolds Hole, Germania 
Empress, Terra Cotta, Mary Morris, Duchess of Fife, Lorna Doone,’ 
Alice Ayres, and Raby Castle were very fine amongst the Carnations! 
Mr. J. Douglas, Edenside, also sent some cut blooms of Carnations 
which were much admired. Mr. Rogers, Red Lodge Nursery, Southamp¬ 
ton, had a fine group of miscellaneous shrubs and flowering plants. Mr. 
E. Hillier, Winchester, sent a number of cut Roses and a splendid group 
of shrubs and various plants. Mr. B. Ladhams had a beautiful collec¬ 
tion of hardy flowers, including many choice kinds, Messrs. Stuart and 
S ms, Bournemouth, had garden Roses and Gladioli in variety ; and 
Messrs. Keynes, Williams & Co. sent three boxes of Roses, the blooms 
being fresh and well coloured. 
BEDDINGTON AND CARSHALTON.— August 6th. 
The fifth annual show was held on August 6th in the beautiful 
grounds attached to Carshalton Park, and was in every respect a great 
success. In the section open to gardeners and amateurs in the district 
some good competition took place. For a group of plants arranged for 
effect in a space not exceeding 80 square feet, D shape, first honours 
were well gained by Mr. G. W. Cummins, gardener to A. H. Smee, Esq., 
for a beautifully light arrangement. Cattleya aurea and Odontoglossums 
in variety were very conspicuous; Hemerocallis flava variegata was also 
noteworthy. Second, Mr. J. H. Stevens, gardener to E, G. Coles, Esq.; 
Crotons well coloured. Third, Mr. F. Smith, gardener to Capt. J. W. 
Taylor, J.P., C.C. ; a creditable exhibit. Four flowering plants, 
distinct.—First, Mr. J. Slater, gardener to Mrs. Hulse ; Francoa ramosa 
was well shown here. Seeond, Mr. John Wright, gardener to Mrs. 
Bridges, with well grown examples. Six Gloxinias.—Freely flowered 
examples gained the prizes to Messrs. J, H. Stevens, T. A. Glover, and 
J. Slater. 
In the fruit classes Mr. G. W. Cummins was first with Nectarines, 
fine examples of Dryden ; also with Peaches, an excellent dish of 
Stirling Castle, Messrs. H. Shoebridge and J. Slater gained the chief 
prizes for Grapes through staging the best finished examples, and Messrs. 
W. Harris and J. Davis had the best Melons. 
The class (open to all) for a collection of vegetables, nine distinct 
kinds, some really good produce was shown. The judges were a con¬ 
siderable time in determining the awards, which eventually were made 
as follows :—First, 57 points, Mr. J. H. Stevens, gardener to A. G. Coles, 
Esq, Here were fine examples of Early Gem Carrot, Ailsa Craig Onion, 
Snowdrop Potato, Student Parsnip, Pragnell’s Exhibition Beet, Cabbage 
Early Express, Cauliflower Watchman, and Blair’s Prolific Cucumber. 
Second, 56 points, a most creditable exhibitor for a cottager, Mr. 
A. McCrae. This exhibitor wants a little teaching in arranging vege¬ 
tables in the most effective way. Third, 55 points, Mr. H. Shoobridge. 
Fourth, 54 points, Mr. J. Slater. Fifth, Mr. J, Davis, 53J points. 
Sixth, Mr. W. Henn, 33 points. The prize money in these classes was 
apportioned in accordance with the number of points. 
Amongst the competitive exhibits, which were a good feature, may 
be mentioned a beautiful table decoration from Miss Cooper, a charming 
anchor of cut flowers from Miss King, Messrs. J. Cheal & Sons herba¬ 
ceous flowers, Messrs. J. Peed & Sons a group of hardy herbaceous flowers, 
Messrs. J. Laing & Sons a beautiful miscellaneous group of flowering 
and foliage plants, the Surrey Orchard Company, seed and fruit ; Mr. 
J. R. Box a beautiful assortment of hardy flowers and cut Begonias. It 
should be mentioned that the show was well arranged by Mr. G. W. 
Cummins, the efficient and courteous Hon. Secretary. 
A conference on gardening for cottagers and allotment holders was 
held at five o’clock, in a large marquee. Produce of marked excellence 
was displayed from a number of continuation school gardens. The 
Right Hon. Jesse Collings, M.P., presided. He was introduced by 
A. H. Smee, Esq., and made an admirable speech containing valuable 
suggestions. E. J. Halsey, Esq., Chairman of the Surrey County 
Council, also gave a weighty address. Mr. J. Wright followed, and 
showed, by specimens, right and wrong methods pursued in the pro¬ 
duction of vegetables and fruit. The crowded audience gave the closest 
attention for upwards of two hours, though various kinds of sports were 
either going on or being waited for in the park. Mr. Collings expressed his 
extreme gratification with the show and proceedings, and was evidently 
satisfied with the warmth of the reception accorded to him on the 
occasion of what he described as his happy escape from political turmoil 
to the pleasant, restful, neutral ground and peaceful work of gardening. 
NORTHAMPTON.— -August 6th and 7th. 
A STEANGEE On entering the town of Northampton last Monday 
could without much difficulty see that a gala was being held. The 
gorgeous display of bunting would have been sufficient for affording 
evidence of this, but in addition to that decorated arches formed here 
and there over the main streets showed that something unusual was 
about to occur. It was . the thirteenth annual exhibition and floral 
ffite of the Northampton Horticultural Society, which accounted for the 
phrase, “ Success to Horticulture,” that met the eyes of the visitors on 
their way to the show. It was obvious, too, that the fact of its being a 
gala day was well known, inasmuch as thousands of persons were early 
in the forenoon trudging their way towards Delapre Park, where by 
kind permission of J. A. S. Bouverie, Esq , J.P., the exhibition was 
held. It may not have been the plants, fruit, and vegetables that 
attracted so many visitors to this charmingly wooded place, for there 
were other sights, but all held in connection with the flower show. It 
reminded one of York Gala, for there were sports of all kinds and the 
inevitable military tournament. Quite a village of canvas was apparent 
on entering the Park, upwards of half a dozen large marquees being 
devoted to horticultural exhibits. 
Regarding the show, which of course concerns us most here, it must 
be admitted that it was a very fine one. The specimen plants were large 
and profusely flowered, especially those shown by Mr. Cypher. These, 
with other fine plants, were given a place in a circular tent of huge 
dimensions, and were patronised by the public. The groups of plants 
arranged for effect, however, were the chief feature of the show, these 
occupying the centre of a long marquee. Brief descriptions of the 
primary groups are given in the following report, and, therefore, 
nothing further need be said here other than remarking that they were 
exceedingly beautiful. Fruit could hardly be termed first-class, the 
Peaches and Nectarines lacking colour, and the smaller fruits were 
small and unattractive. Grapes were on the average fairly good ; and 
vegetables, it was remarked, were of a superior quality, the collections 
containing some very fine examples of good cultivation. The arrange¬ 
ments were admirably carried out under the supervision of Mr. W. B. 
Troup, the Secretary, assisted by an efficient Committee. 
