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are of a deep salmon-rose, but the blooms have no 
well marked fragrance. It is a border variety of 
considerable merit, however. (Award of Merit.) 
Mr. James Douglas. 
Campanula carpatica Riverslea. —The blooms 
oi this showy Bellflower are of large size, with five 
to eight segments, well spread out, and forming a 
larger, deeper, and darker coloured basin-like bloom 
than C. c. pelviformis. (Award of Merit.) Mr. M. 
Prichard, Christchurch. 
Carnation Major Harbard. — This border 
variety grows 3 ft. high, and produces large yellow 
flowers of good form. The calyx has five short, 
blunt segments, and the apex and the whole structure 
being remarkably stout it does not split on the ex¬ 
pansion of the bloom. (Award of Merit.) Lord 
Suffield (gardener, Mr. William Allan), Gunton 
Park, Norwich. 
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SOCIETIES. 
CARLISLE AND CUMBERLAND HORTI¬ 
CULTURAL. —July 17 th. 
The Carlisle and Cumberland Horticultural Society 
held an exhibition of Roses and other flowers, and 
fruits in the Public Markets, Carlisle, on Tuesday, 
July 17th. The show was a marked success, and 
much credit of course is due to the liberal displays 
of the nursery firms named below. Roses were a 
chief feature, and though the local exhibitors had 
unpropitious weather for some weeks previous to the 
show, they still showed up in a creditable manner. 
Again in the herbaceous plant classes the men of the 
district were strongly in evidence, as also for 
Carnations, Begonias, table plants, and the fruit 
section. The chief of the show arrangements were 
carried through by the chairman, Mr. C. Lonsdale, 
Rose Hill, Mr. Crawford, of Messrs. Little and 
Ballantynes, the secretary and treasurer, Mr. A. R. 
Sale, aided by an active committee. The princi¬ 
pal prize winners in the various competitions 
were briefly as follows : — 
Open Classes : Roses. —For seventy-two H P.'s 
distinct, Messrs. Alex. Dickson & Sons, Newtownards, 
were first; Messrs. Harkness & Son, Hitchin, 
second; and Mr. Hugh Dickson, Belfast, third. For 
thirty-six H.P.’s, Messrs. Dickson & Sons again 
led ; Mr. H. Dickson, second ; and third, Messrs. 
Harkness & Son. For twenty-four ditto the order of 
class I. was maintained. The Messrs. Dickson also 
were first for eighteen Tea and Noisette Roses; 
Messrs. D. and W. Croll, Dundee, being second; 
and third, Mr. Hugh Dickson. 
The Messrs. Kerr Bros., Dumfries, won first for 
a table6 ft. x 3 ft. of herbaceous flowers; Judge 
Stevenson (gardener, Mr. G. Mackenzie), Gelt Hall, 
Carlisle, being a good second. For a bridal bouquet, 
any shape or form, Messrs. G. Fairbairn & Son, 
Botcherby, received the premier prize ; Mr. Geo. 
Webster, Sunderland, second; and Messrs. R. 
Dargarvel & Son, Wetheral, third. 
Basket of Roses.— Messrs. T. Hammond & Son, 
Upperby, first; Mr. G. Webster, second ; and Messrs. 
G. Fairbairn & Son, third. For a similar entry open 
to lady amateurs, Miss Ada Bendle, Lambley Bank, 
came out first; Miss M. M. Sale, Carlisle, second ; 
and Miss Sale, Carlisle, third. 
Open to Private Gardeners and Amateurs.— 
Rev. J. H Pemberton, Romford, Essex, won first 
prize and a silver cup presented by Mrs. Lacy 
Thompson, of Farlam Hall, for twenty-four H.P.'s, 
not less than eighteen varieties. Mr. W. Boyes, 
Derby, came second ; and Mr. J. K. Grant, More- 
cambe, third. For eighteen H.P.’s and nine Teas, 
distinct, Rev. J. H. Pemberton was first; Mr. W. 
Boyes, second ; and Mr. J. H. Midgley, Grange-over-. 
Sands, third. For twelve blooms of one variety 
H. P. (prizes awarded by Messrs. Little & Ballantyne, 
Carlisle), Mr. F. Clarke, Lowther Castle, was first; 
and Mr. C. H. Wood, Newton Arlosh, second. For 
twelve blooms distinct H.P.’s (prizes by Messrs. 
Clark Bros. & Co.), Miss C. Fell, Knells, beat Mrs. 
Lacy Thompson; Mr. James Hilson, Naworth, 
being third. For twelve Teas or Noisettes, six 
varieties, Mr. W. Boyes was first; followed by Mr, 
R. Park, Bedale; and third, Mr. D. Keillor. 
Broughty Ferry. 
Mr. W. Hutchinson, Kirkby Moorside, won, for 
twelve distinct bunches of Sweet Peas, true to name, 
and shown with their own foliage. Mr. John 
Robinson came second ; and Mr. J. H. Midgley, third. 
For twelve bunches of herbaceous flowers (prizes 
by Messrs. J. Moffat & Son, Carlisle), Mr. J. Hilson 
was the winner. For six distinct Orchid spikes 
(prizes by Mr. Claud Lonsdale), Mr. J. Service, 
Rose Hill, beat Mr. G. Accleton. 
Mr. J. Hardcastle was first for a group of plants 
arranged for effect; and Mr. E. Whinham, Milton 
Hall, second. Mr. J. Potter was first for six table 
plants 
Fruit Classes. —Two bunches of black Grapes, 
Mr. Wm. Stewart, of Brayton Hall, first; Mr. 
Arthur Smith, Edenhall, second ; and Mr. J. Potter, 
third. For two bunches of white Grapes, Mr. G. 
Accleton beat Mr. Wm. Stewart; and third, Mr. 
James Robertson. Mr. A. Smith was first for six 
Peaches ; and Mr. E. Horne second. 
NATIONAL CARNATION AND PICOTEE. 
—July 25 th. 
The annual exhibition of the National Carnation and 
Picotee Society was held at the Crystal Palace on 
Wednesday, July 25th. The day was excessively hot, 
and the previous hot weather showed its effects in 
the number of exhibits staged. The society had 
had a record number of entries (600) this year, but 
through the date having been altered from the 18th 
to the 25th, and heat following, many exhibitors had 
failed to show. On the whole the show was satis¬ 
factory, and some exceedingly fine stands were shown, 
and Messrs. Henwood, Caselton, and other officials 
are to be congratulated. Martin R. Smith, Esq. 
(gardener, Mr. Charles Blick), Hayes, Kent, won the 
Silver Cup in Division I ; Messrs. Thomson & Co., 
of Birmingham, won in the second division ; and 
Mr. R. C. Cartwright, Birmingham, in Division III. 
First Division. 
For a stand of twenty-four Carnation blooms, 
dressed on cards, bizarres and flakes only, not less 
than twelve dissimilar varieties, M. Rowan, Esq., 
36, Manor Street, Clapham, was the winner. His 
best blooms were Gordon Lewis, Sportsman, Robert 
Lord, George Melville, Thalia, Fred, Mrs. Rowan, 
Mrs. Skirving, J. W. Bentley, Merton, Valkyrie, and 
Robt. Houlgrave. This was a very able stand, the 
blooms of fine colour and purity. Martin R. Smith, 
Esq. (gardener, Mr. C. Blick), Hayes, Kent, came a 
close second. His Claudian, Autocrat, Inga, Bassom- 
pierre, Master Fred, Gelinka, and R. Houlgrave 
being very fine. Mr. J. Walker, Thame, was third ; 
and fourth, Mr. G. Chaundy, Oxford. 
For a like exhibit of seifs, there were six entries, 
Mr. M. Smith was first, having an even and meritor¬ 
ious stand comprising such good sorts as Adlus, 
Cecilia, Anne Bolynne, Sir Bevys, Firebrand, Sultan, 
Eve, Enchantress, Benbow, Ensign, Etna, Lyons, 
Agnes Sorrel, Michelet, &c. The blooms here were 
of larger size, and better in colour than the other 
entries. Mr. C. Turner, Slough, came second, his 
best being Benbow, Goldfinch, and Sir Bevys ; Mr, 
M. Rowan came third; Mr. G. Chaundy fourth; 
Mr. J. Walker, Thame, fifth, and Mr. H. W. 
Weguelin, Dawlish, sixth. 
Mr. Martin R. Smith again won in Class III. for 
twenty-four fancies. Oakley, Hidalgo, Galadin, 
Tibullus, Elaine, Falca, Alexandra, Bedemere, 
Aglaia, Persimmon, Lily Duchess, Ossian, Patrocles, 
Oakley (sport), Guinevere, and Ormonde, were all 
very fine and well up to the average. Mr. C. Turner, 
Slough, was second; Mr. J. Walker, third ; and Mr. 
H. W. Weguelin, fourth. 
The class for twenty-four Picotees, white ground, 
had only three entries, Martin Smith leading the 
way with Mrs. Sharp, Bessie. Amy Robsart, 
Favourite, Duchess of York, Runymede, Mrs. 
Beswick, Clara Penson, Lady Louise, Marian, 
Biunette, Little Phil, Madame, and Richer. 
Mr. J. Walker was clearly behind ; and Mr. M. 
Rowan was placed third. 
For twenty-four yellow ground Picotees, Mr. M. 
R. Smith was again the winner, his best being 
Gronow, Duke of Alva, Onda, Lady St. Oswald, 
Gertrude, Childe Harold, and Daniel Defoe. Mr. 
C. Turner, Slough, second ; and Mr. G. Chaundy, 
third, in which Badminton was exceedingly good. 
For six blooms of a self Carnation, Mr. G. 
Chaundy was first with Germania (very fine) ; Mr. 
C. Turner, second with Lady Hermoine, and Mr. H. 
W. WegueliD, third. 
For six blooms of a yellow or buff ground fancy, 
the order was, first, Mr. C. Turner, with Charles 
Martel; Mr. M. Smith, second, with Hidalgo; and 
third, Mr. C. A. Tait, West Dulwich, S.E., with 
Voltaire. Mr. C. Turner was also foremost for six 
of any variety of Picotee, having Desmoulins. This 
was the only entry. Mr. M. Smith was first for six 
yellow ground Picotees, showing exquisite Childe 
Harold, the finest in the show. Mr. G. Chaundy 
came second with Countess of Jersey. 
For twelve distinct seifs and fancies, without 
dressing, Mr. M. Smith came first with Benbow, 
Perseus, D. Defoe, Sir Bevys, Falca, Golden Hopes, 
H. Falkland, and Goldylocks. Mr. C. Turner, 
Slough, was second, with a very good lot. 
Single specimens, bizarres and flakes. — 
Scarlet bizarres, Messrs. Thomson & Co., Birming¬ 
ham, first with Robt. Houlgrave; second, Mr. 
Rowan; and third, Messrs. Pemberton & Sons, each 
with R. Houlgrave. Crimson bizarre, Mr. F. W. 
Goodfellow, first; Mr. R. Sydenham, second ; and 
third, Messrs. Thomson & Co., all with J. S. 
Hedderley. Pink bizarres, Mr. J. Wellesley, first and 
second; and third, Mr. Cartwright, with Sarah 
Payne. For a purple flake, both showing Mrs. 
Gordon Lewis, Messrs. Thomson & Co. were first, 
and Mr. R. Sydenham, second. For scarlet flake, 
Messrs. Thomson & Co. were first with Sportsman ; 
Messrs. Pemberton & Son, second, with the same ; 
and third, Mr. J. Cartwright. 
Rose flake, first, Mr. M. Rowan ; second, Messrs. 
Pemberton & Son with Merton ; and third, Mr. 
Cartwright with Thalia. 
Blush or white self, first, Mr. C. F. Thurstan, 
with Mrs. Eric Hambro ; second, Mr. R. Sydenham, 
with Dick Donovan. Rose or pink, Mr. Colly 
Sharp, with Jeanne d'Arc. Mr. Cartwright was first 
for a scarlet self,with the Sirdar ; and Mr. C. F.Thurs¬ 
tan second, with Mrs.Douglas. For maroon or purple, 
Mr. Went, first, with Sultan ; Mr. R. Sydenham, se 
cond with " M.O.S.” For a yellow self, Messrs. 
Thomson & Co., first with Britannia; Mr. M. V. 
Charrington, with Germania ; both very fine blooms. 
Mr. M. R. Smith was first for a buff self, with Ben¬ 
bow ; and Mr. Went, second with the same. 
Yellow ground fancies, single bloom, Mr. Wellesley 
was first with Hidalgo ; Messrs. Phillips and Taylor, 
with Voltaire; and third, Mr. C. Turner, with Ch. 
Martel. Other fancies, Mr. Bartlett, with Desmoulins, 
was first; and Mr. Cartwright, second with Arteus. 
Picotees, single blooms, Mr. Cartwright, with 
Mr. J. Smith; Mr. F. W. Goodfellow, with Isabel 
Lakin. Light edged red, Mr. R. Sydenham, first, 
with Grace Darling ; Mr. Cartwright, second, with 
Thos. Williams. Purple, heavy edged, Mr. R. Cart¬ 
wright, first, with Miriam ; Messrs. Pemberton & 
Sons, second, with Amy Robsart; and third, Messrs. 
Thomson & Co..with Miriam. Purple,light edged, first 
and second, Mr. R. Sydenham, with Lavinia. Rose 
or scarlet, heavy edged, Messrs. Thomson & Co., 
first, with Lady Louise ; Mr. R. Sydenham, second, 
with Duchess of York. Rose or scarlet, light edged, 
Mr. R. Sydenham was first and second, having 
Favourite and Fortrose. Yellow ground, heavy 
edged, Mr. M. R. Smith, first, with Gertrude. This 
was very fine. Yellow ground, light edged, Mr. M. 
R. Smith, first and second, with Childe Harold. 
Second Division. —For twelve bizarres and 
flakes, Messrs. Thomson & Co. were first; Mr. F. 
Wellesley, second; and Mr. S. A. Went, Thames 
Ditton, third. Thalia, Master Fred, Mr. Rowan. 
Merton, and Sportsman were the best in the first 
prize stand. 
Messrs. Thomson & Co. were also first for twelve 
seifs, having Britannia, The Imp, Sadah, Mrs J. 
Douglas, Her Grace, Miss M. Sullivan, &c„ which 
were extra good. Mr. Wellesley came second ; and 
Mr. S. A. Went, third. There were eleven entries. 
For twelve fancies there were eight entries, Mr. F. 
Wellesley being first with Voltaire, Eldorado, 
Monarch, and others. Mr. S. A. Went, second ; 
and Messrs. Thompson & Co., third. For twelve 
white ground Picotees (seven entries), Mr. F. 
Wellesley, first with Brunette, Thos. Williams, and 
Campanine; Messrs. Thompson & Co., second; 
and Mr. S. A. Went, third. 
For twelve yellow grounds, six varieties, distinct, 
Mr. Went was first, having very fine Mr. R. Syden¬ 
ham, Dervish, Ladas, and Empress Eugenie. 
Messrs. Thomson & Co., second ; and Mr. Wellesley, 
third. The latter was also first for six self 
Carnations, with Mrs. E. Hambro; Mr. S. A. Went, 
second, with Germania. 
For six buff ground fancies, Mr. F. Wellesley had 
the best with Monarch ; Messrs. Thomson & Co., 
