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positions in that for six double flowered varieties. In the classes for 
both six single and double Pelargoniums, Mr. Johnson was awarded first 
prizes. For six Coleus Mrs. VVootteu-Wootten, Headinglon, Mr. M. 
Wootten, and Mr. E. Ryman, Barton, were the successful competitors, 
and gained the prizes in the order mentioned. 
Cut flowers were strongly represented. Dahlias, Roses, Pelargoniums, 
Asters, hardy perennials, and bouquets making an attractive display. 
F )r twenty-four Dahlias, Mr. J. Walker was first; Mr. J. R. Tranter, 
Henley, second ; and Mr. T. Anstiss, Brill, third ; while in a second class 
for eighteen varieties Mr. Walker was again first; Messrs. Taylor and 
Sons, Kingham, were second; Mr. Anstiss third. Classes were also 
provided for single. Pompon, and Cactus varieties, twelve varieties 
respectively, three blooms of each, Mr. Walker leading in the two first 
and the Rev. Mr. Hartley in the latter, the other prizetakers being Mr. 
M. Burden, Mr. A. Ball, and Messns. Taylor & Sons. For eighteen 
Roses, Mr. G. Prince was first, Mr. J Mattock second, and Mr. J. Parker, 
Headington, third. In the classes for twelve single and double Pelar¬ 
goniums, three trusses of each, excellent stands were staged, Mrs. 
Wootten-Wootten securing the premier award in the former, and Mr. 
Wa'ker a similar one in the latter. Mr. E. Ryman was first for twenty- 
four bouquets. Hardy perennials, twelve bunches, were remarkably 
well shown, Mr. W. F. Cross taking the first prize, Mr. Johnson second, 
and the Rev. the President of Trinity College third. In the classes for 
Asters the most successful exhibitors were Mr. J. Walker, the Rev. R. F. 
Dale, Bletchington, Mr. J. R. Tranter, and Mr. F. Ryman-Hall. For 
twelve single spikes of Gladioli Mr. Johnson was first, the Rev. Mr. 
Hartley second, and Mr. J. R. Tranter third. The prizes for perennial 
Phloxes, six varieties, three trusses of each, were awarded Mr. Johnson 
and Mr. M. Burden ; while for the same number of varieties of Phlox 
Drummondi, staged in bunches, the Rev. R. F. Dale and the Provost of 
Worcester College were respectively first and second. 
The fruit classes were keenly contested, more especially those for 
Grapes, the exhibits in each being far more numerous than on any 
former occasion. In summarising the a^^ards the following were parti¬ 
cularly noteworthy. Colonel Miller, Shotover House, took the leading 
position in the classes for white Grapes, Melons, Apricots, and Green 
Gages. Mr. W. C. Cartwright, Aynho Park, was first for black Grapes 
(Hamburgh excluded), also for Figs and dessert Pears, Lord North 
winning the premier award for Black Hamburghs. Mr. G. Herbert Morrell 
was similarly successful in the classes for Nectarines, Cherries, 
Gooseberries, and White Currants; Mr. Aubrey Harcourt, Nuneham 
Park, for Red and Black Currants ; Mrs. Stone for dessert Plums, the 
Warden of Wadham College for dessert Apples, and Mr. H. Smart for 
culinary Apples. 
Dealing with the vegetable classes in the same manner mention should 
be first made of the superior quality of the various vegetables contained 
in the several fine collections of six varieties, more especially to that of 
Mr. Aubrey Harcourt, which gained the chief award in a well con¬ 
tested class. The Rev. R. F. Dale was first for both white round, 
coloured round, and coloured kidney Potatoes, as well as for twelve 
Carrots, Turnips, and Beet. The Rev. the Provost of Worcester College 
was similarly successful with Runner Beans (very fine), red and white 
Celery, six Carrots, and Parsnips. Mr. Aubrey Harcourt was first for 
white kidney Potatoes and spring-sown Onions ; Dr. Batt for Peas and 
Tomatoes ; Lord North for autumn-sown Onions; and Mr. Baker for 
Cauliflowers. 
In the division for amateurs the principal prizes were awarded to Mr. 
E. Thorne, Mr. W. F. Cross, Mr, J. Akers, Mr. M. Burden, Mr. G, Kirt- 
land, Mr. F. Newman, Mr. Anstiss, Mr. W. Wheeler, Mr. H. Keen, Mr. 
R. W. Soanes, Mr. Clarke, and Mr. A. Evans, the first-named exhibitor 
winning nine premier awards. Cottagers compete at these shows on the 
recommendation of honorary members without payment of entry fees, 
and their productions on this occasion were highly meritorious, 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF IRELAND, 
August 31st. 
Those most interested in the premier Horticultural Society of Ireland 
viewed with some anxiety the prospects for the autumn exhib tion, 
but it has come and gone with the gratifying results of all-round success. 
Held on the last day of August in the spacious grounds of Lord Iveagh’s 
Dublin residence under fair if not fine weather, and patronised by many 
of the numerous visitors attracted to the Irish metropolis for the great 
horse show, the anxious ones cannot but feel that “all’s well that ends I 
well ” The effects of an all but sunless summer was more noticeable j 
in the fruit exhibits than in florists’ flowers, the latter being numerous | 
and in fine form, speaking volumes for the labour and watchfulness 
which must have been expended in fighting the elements. 
Much interest was centred round class 30, a new feature here being 
a 10-guinea cup for the best stand of twenty-four bunches of Carnations, 
three sprays of each, with buds and foliage added. Mr. Camming, 
gardener to Lord Gough, St. Helens, Booterstown, carried off the trophy 
with a well arranged stand of choice varieties,fresh, but not large blooms. 
Captain Osborne being second. For thirty-six Gladioli in eighteen 
varieties J. P. Stewart, Esq., was first and J. F. Lombard, Esq., was 
second. Mr. Stewart also took first honours in Zonal Pelargoniums with 
a superb stand, faultless in finish and setting up. Second, J. G. Cutting, 
Esq. Tuberous Begonias made a brave display in the two classes for 
thirty-six doubles and thirty-six singles. Lord Ashtown (Mr. Porter, 
gardener) was first. A fine stand of single Begonias, arranged by Mr. 
O, Connor for R. H. McComas, Esq., being disqualified owing to setting 
up his blooms in threes. 
In plants, the class for the best six Coleus brought out some small 
but admirably coloured plants. F. A. Millar, Esq., was placed first, 
Mr. Stewart second, and Mr. McComas third. The entries for this class 
did much to brighten up the centre stage of a large tent, and here were 
the inimitable Roses of Messrs. Dicksons of Newtownards, amongst which 
twenty-four blooms of Mrs. J. Laing received unqualified praise. A 
grand plant of Cycas revoluta, staged by Mr. Allerley of Montrose 
Gardens, as a specimen exotic in flower, which it was, and excited some 
amount of interest, took second place to a pan of Vallota purpurea 
with some thirty spikes. Mr. Allerley took first for twelve stove and 
greenhouse foliage and flowering plants. For Messrs. Thompson’s 
1.0-guinea plate, for the best single bunch of Grapes, Mr. Bradshaw, 
gardener to the Marquis of Downshire, was first; second. Lord Ashtown. 
The same exhibitors also stood in same order for a stand of six bunches 
in two varieties, and the Veitcb Memorial medal for a collection of 
fruit went to the Lady Emily H. Bury. Messrs. Dicksons (Limited), of 
Chester, staged an interesting collection of hardy flowers. Mr, J. Forbes, 
of Hawick, N.B., had an extensive exhibit of Carnations, in named 
choice varieties. Other nurserymen contributed liberally to what was 
generally considered the best show of its season seen in Dublin for some 
years.—E. K. 
ROYAL AQUARIUM.— September 4th, 5th, and 6th. 
An exhibition of Dahlias, Gladioli, and early flowering Chrysanthe¬ 
mums was held at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster, on the above 
dates. In many respects the show was much better than was generally 
expected, the majority of the classes being well filled. Dahlias on the 
whole were of excellent quality, the same applying to Gladioli and 
Chrysanthemums. 
Show and Fancy Dahlias were handsomely and numerously shown. 
In the class for forty-eight blooms in not less than thirty-six distinct 
varieties four collections were staged, the quality of the flowers being 
very high. The first prize went to Mr. Chas. Turner, Royal Nurseries, 
Slough, who staged fresh, well-finished examples of G. Rawlings, 
Mrs. Chas. Noyes, Arthur Ocock, Hy. Walton, Wm. Keith, John Walker, 
Colonist, Ethel Britten, W. Rawlings, Mrs. Langtry, Alice Emily, 
Arthur Rawlings, Mrs. Morgan, Florence, Mrs. G. Harri-*, J. T. West, 
W. Powell, Comedian, T. W. Girdlestone (self). Duchess of York, 
John Bennett, John Standish, Queen of the Belgians, Princess 
Bismarck, Miss Cannell, Plutarch, Octavia, James Cocker, Crimson 
King, Maud Fellowes, Matthew Campbell, Mrs. J. Downie (self), John 
Hickling, Burgundy, Mrs. Gladstone, and some seedlings. The second 
position was accorded to Messrs. Keynes, Williams & Co., Salisbury, 
with a stand comprising numerous splendid flowers; and the third to 
Mr. J. Walker, Thame, Oxon. 
In the class for thirty-six Show and Fancy varieties, distinct, Mr. 
J. Walker w’as a capital first with very fine flowers of Perfection, 
James Cocker, Majestic, Wm. Keith, Purple Prince, Wm. Powell, 
Harry Keith, John Hickling, Miss Cannell, Shirley Hibberd, Ethel 
Britten, Gwendoline, Mrs. Wm. Slack, George Rawlings, Rev. J, B. M. 
Camm, Duke of Fife, Fred Smith, Queen of Belgians, Prince Bismarck, 
Seraph, Mrs. George Rawlings, John Wyatt, R. J. Rawlings, Arthur 
Rawlings, T. J. Saltmarsh, Prince of Denmark, Harrison Weir, Maud, 
Wm. Rawlings, Mrs. Langtry, Rebecca, J. T. West, Earl of Ravensworth, 
Willie Garratt, Mrs. Gladstone, and James Vick. Messrs. Keynes, 
Williams & Co. were a very good second ; and Mr. Chas. Turner third. 
For twenty-four Show and Fancy, distinct, Messrs. Saltmarsh & Son, the 
Nurseries, Chelmsford, took the premier award with a superb exhibit 
composed of H. Walton, Mrs. W. Slack, Rev. J. Gooday, Frank Pearce, 
Mrs. Gladstone. Duke of Fife, Countess of Ravensworth, W. Rawlings, 
Harry Keith, Matthew Campbell, Prince of Denmark, T. J. Saltmarsh, 
Perfection, Arthur Rawlings, R. J. Rawlings, J. T, West, Harrison Weir, 
James Cocker, Mrs.Langtry,J. Walker, Shirley Hibberd, Mrs. D Saunders, 
Alice Emily, and Criterion. Mr. G. Humphries, Kington Langley, 
Chippenham, was second, and Mr. J. Tranter, Henley-on-Thames, third. 
There were six competitors in the class for twelve Show and Fancy 
Dahlias, distinct. Messrs. Saltmarsh & Sons were a good first with 
grand blooms. The varieties represented were W. Rawlings, Mrs. 
Langtry, Shirley Hibberd, Perfection, J. T. West, R. J. Rawlings, Duke 
of Fife, Mrs. Slack, Arthur Rawlings, J. Walker, Frank Pearce, and 
Mrs. Gladstone. Mr. Arthur Rawlings, Old Church, Romford, was 
second, and Mr. G. Humphries third. 
Single Dahlias were well shown by a fair number of competitors. 
In the class for twelve bunches, distinct, T. W. Girdlestone, Esq., 
Sunningdale, Berks, was first with good examples of Evelyn, Golden 
Locks, Psyche, Yellow Satin, M.C.C., Little Frank, Phyllis, A. Hughes, 
Demon, Aladdin, Tommy, and Sunningdale Scarlet. The second prize 
in this class went to Ed. Mawley, Esq., Rosebank, Berkhampsted, and 
the third to Mr. Eric F. Such, nurseryman, Maidenhead. The com¬ 
petitors numbered five, almost all of which staged highly creditable 
blooms. 
There were only two exhibitors in the class for twenty-four single 
varieties, distinct, Messrs. J. Cheal & Sons, Lowfield Nurseries, Crawley, 
Sussex, and Mr. M. V. Seale, Vine Nurseries, Savenoaks, who were 
accorded the fir»t and second prizes in the order of the names. The 
winning stand consisted of Evelyn, James Scobie, Jack, Lowfield 
Beauty, Mrs. Counick, Rosebank Cardinal, M.C.C., Annie Hughe.s, Duke 
of York, Mrs. Parrott, Miss Henshaw, Amos Perry, Golden Locks, Mrs. 
Wytbes, W. C. Harvey, The Bride, Victoria, Demon, Phyllis, Formosa, 
Miss Glasscock, Fred Leslie, Duchess of Anhalt, and Northern Star. 
Messrs. J. Cheal & Sons thoroughly deserved the first prize accorded 
