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as Wear dale Perfection, King Allred, Hodsock’s Pride, Shakespeare, 
Mme. de Graaff, Grandee, Santa Maria, etc. 
Messrs. Barr and Sons. King Street, Co vent Garden, London, set up 
a large and interesting collection of Daffodils on moss, 'the new varie¬ 
ties staged by them caused quite a sensation amongst lovers of this 
class ol plants. They included the beautilul white varieties named 
Loveliness, Francisca, Mrs. George Barr, and Mrs. Robert Sydenham, 
the two first being the purest white. Other grand things were Mme. 
de Graaff, Cleopatra, Osiris, Ataianta, Apricot Phoenix, and Odorus 
rugulosus maximus. A large number of certificates were awarded, and 
we shall describe these when space will allow. 
Miss F. W. Currey, The Warren Gardens, Lismore, Ireland, staged a 
large collection of Daffodils. She had many fine trumpet varieties, but 
the orange crowned Lobster, Vesuvius, Lucifer, and Vivid were very 
fine. 
Messrs. Reamsbottom and Co., Alderborough Nursery, Geashill, 
Ireland, had a table ol St. Bridget Anemones, mostly double, in a great 
variety of colours, and all in very fresh condition. 
Messrs. Hewitt and Co., Solihull and Birmingham, had a splendid 
exhibit of Rose Chatenay, with large flowers of a rose colour, and 
leliciously scented. They were cut with their own foliage and set up 
n vases. They had two American varieties of Carnations. By far the 
iner was Leander, of a deep rose colour, and smooth at the margins, 
ind therefore of much finer quality than Mrs. Lawson, also shown. 
Messrs. Gilbert and Son, Dyke, Bourne, Lincolnshire, had a fine 
xliibit of Anemone coronaria, A. fulgens oculata, and A. King of 
icarlets, richly coloured and a double variety. They also showed some 
lulips. 
Messrs. It. G. Bath, Ltd., Wisbech, set up a fine collection of 
faffodils representing the better known kinds, and such types as 
Fictoria, Weardale Perfection, Mme. Plemp, etc. 
Messrs. W. H. Simpson and Sons, Birmingham, staged a collection 
f Daffodils in pots. 
The Midland Spring Gardens, Northfieid, also staged a small collec- 
ion of Daffodils. 
Messrs. J. T. White and Sons, Daffodil Nurseries, Spalding, staged 
group of Daffodils neatly set up. 
Mr. J. W. Cross, Wisbech, set up a collection of Daffodils mixed with 
ulips alternately. 
Messrs. Dickson’s, Chester, had a fine collection of Daffodils, includ- 
lg several of the less commonly cultivated species; also the large 
iants like Mme. de Graaff, etc. 
The Rev. G. H. Engleheart, Salisbury, was awarded a Gold Medal 
>r a collection of seedlings which excited a great deal of attention 
id admiration on the part of the visitors, but particularly the 
lecialists. Royal was the name of a huge trumpet Daffodil in this 
and, which had been cut from the open after having been fully 
iposed since it expanded on the 5th of this month. 
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NATIONAL AURICULA AND PRIMULA. 
April 21st. 
The presence of Primulas and Auriculas caused a great crowd of 
; eople to be present, and made it exceedingly difficult to see the 
hibits. Auriculas were present in considerable abundance, and com- 
tition in several classes was very close. 
The premer award for twelve Auriculas, dissimilar, was secured by 
e Rev. F. D. Horner, Burton-in-Lonsdale, who had very fine speci¬ 
es of Dauntless, ‘'Orpheus, Memoir, Favourite, and Orient. Mr. 
( tnes Douglas, Edenside, Great Bookham, Surrey, took the second 
ice with Mrs. Henwood, Magpie, Marmion, etc. ; Mr. J. Sargent, 
bham, came in third; AH. W. Bathgate, Cranfield, Enfield, was 
irth; and Mr. Wnr. Beale, Hayes Place Gardens, Kent, came in 
h, yet nevertheless had the premier show Auricula in the exhibition, 
the variety named Mrs. Henwood. 
I Sir. James Douglas came to the front for six Auriculas, dissimilar, 
i >wing Airs. Dodswell, Gladiator, and Richard Headley, which were 
Ay fine. J. T. Bennett Poe, Esq., 29, Ashley Place, S.W., took the 
ond place; Air. J. Sargent was third; the Rev. F. D. Horner was 
i rth; and Mr. W. Smith, Bishop’s Stortford, came in fifth. 
Che premier award for four Auriculas, dissimilar, was taken by Air. 
1 rnell Purnell, Streatham Hill; Air. A. S. Hampton, Reading, was 
> ond; Air. R. Holding, Birmingham, came in third; J. T. Bensett 
J Esq., was fourth; J. W. Bentley, Esq.. Castle ton. Manchester, 
i k the fifth place in keen competition. 
'he last-named took the leading place for two distinct Auriculas, 
1 plant of Airs. Potts being very fine. Air. Purnell Purnell took the 
' md place; Air. A. S. Hampton was third; Air. R. Holding came m 
f rth; and Air. R Staward. Sarisburg Court Gardens. Southampton, 
t k the fifth place. 
'or a single specimen, green edged, the leading place was taken by 
- W. Smith, who was also second; F. Wellesley, Esq., was third; 
t Rev. F. D. Horner, fourth and fifth; A. S. Hampton, Esq., sixth; 
J Sargent, Esq., seventh. 
or a single specimen, green edged. F. Wellesley. Esq., took the lead, 
a was also second; the Rev. F. D. Horner, third; J. T. Bennett 
1 , Esq., fourth; Air. W. Smith, fifth and sixth; and A. R. Brown, 
1,, seventh. 
'or a single specimen, white edged, the lead was taken by Air. 
y Smith; J. Sargent, Esq., was second; R. Holding, Esq., third; 
Park, Esq., fourth; W. Smith, Esq., fifth. 
he leading prize for a single specimen self was taken by J. W- 
rtley, Esq.; R Holding, Esq., was third; W. Smith, Esq., fourth 
and fifth; Air. Chas. Turner, sixth; and J. T. Bennett Poe, Esq., 
seventh. 
The leading prize for a collection of fifty Auriculas in not less than 
twenty varieties was taken by Mr. James rtouglas, who had fine speci¬ 
mens of Beilona, Lord Lome, Amy Robsart, Kinrley Hioberd, Heather- 
beii, etc. Mr. Purnell Purnelt came in second witn a very good lot of 
vigorous growth, but just a trifle drawn in certain cases. Mr. Win, 
Beale, Hayes Place Gardens, Kent, came in third with much d waiter 
plants, mostly in smaller pots. 
The leading prize for six grey Auriculas was secured by J. Sargent, 
Esq.; Air. Win. Beale was second; J. B. Pocock, Esq., Bromley, was 
third; and Air. Chas. Turner was fourth. 
In the class for twelve Alpine Auriculas the leading award was taken 
by Air. J. W. Bentley, who had grand samples of Coronation, Coronet, 
xoby, Edith, etc. Mr. James Douglas took the second place witn 
some very Hue variates, including i\o»y Morn. AH'. Win. Beale came 
in third; and Air. Chas. Turner was fourth. 
Air. James Douglas took the lead for six Alpine Auriculas, dissimilar, 
showing Rosy Morn and Firefly, two of the very best, in grand condi¬ 
tion. Mr. J. T. Bennett Poe was second; Mr. R Holding came in 
third; Mr. Wm. Beale was fourth; and Air. F. W. Price, Beckenham, 
was fifth. 
Hr the class for four Alpine Auriculas, J. T. Bennett Poe, Esq., took 
the leading place; J. W. Bentley, Esq., was second; A. R. mown, 
Esq., third; F. W. Price, Esq., fourth; and R. Holding, Esq., tilth. 
J. T. Bennett Poe, Esq., had the best single Alpine with a gold 
centre; F. W. Price, Esq., was second; A. >S. Hampton, Esq., third; 
Air. R. Dean, Ealing, fourth. 
In the single Alpme, with a white centre, J. W. Bentley, Es-q., was 
first; Air. W. Beale, second; and Mr. R. tttaward, third and him. 
For six Alpines, dissimilar, R. Holding, Esq., was first, and All. 
J. R. Pocock second. 
For Alpine seedlings with a gold centre, J. W. Bentley, Esq., was 
first. , 
Air. Jaimes Douglas was awarded the leading prize for twelve fancy 
Auriculas. 
The leading award for six.Primulas, distinct species, was secured by 
Mr. W. Beale; Air. Purnell Purnell w’as second, and Air. Richard Dean 
came in third. 
The leading award of a group of any species or varieties of Primulas 
or Auriculas was taken by Air. Wm. Beale, who had many very beau¬ 
tiful species and varieties. Air. Purnell Purnell was a good second. 
Air. P. D. Williams, St. Keverne, Cornwall, took the lead for twelve 
Polyanthuses, dissimilar, showing very fine varieties indeed, with 
unusually large flowers. Alessrs. W. J. Stokes and Son, Trowbridge, 
took the second place with larger plants having smaller flowers. 
Air. R. Dean took the leading prize for twelve Primroses, dissimilar. 
He also took prizes in one or two classes for gold-laced Polyanthuses. 
J. W. Bentley. Esq., took the lead for three Polyanthuses, dissimilar. 
For a group of Primrose and Polyanthus plants, Air. Wm. Beale took 
the leading place with a various' and fine lot of plants. 
Flower Show at Sandown. 
The interior of the Sandown Town Hall presented an appearance of 
conspicuous brightness and beauty on the 8th just., the occasion being 
a spring flower and bulb show, which was arranged in aid of tile 
funds of the Sandown Band. Thanks to the efforts of the committee, 
under the control of the guiding genius of Air. Arthur Douglas, who 
is the indefatigable secretary of the band, the flower shows that have 
been held have proved unbounded successes, and the exhibition afforded 
no exception to the rule. A prettier show, comprising more beautiful 
or varied specimens, it would not be easy to find in another town the 
size of Sandown. Practically all the available space was utilised. 
Depending from the ceiling were large flags', kindly lent by the Pier 
Company 7 and effectively hung by Pier-master Edmonds. Over the 
entrance doorway were a large number of pot flowers, kindly lent by 
Alessrs. A. and G. 0. Drabble, who also loaned the splendid Palms 
which formed so excellent a background to the exhibition of Daffodils 
and Narcissi occupying the whole of the front, of the stage. 
The judging of the floral exhibits was in the capable and experienced 
hands of Mr. Cornelius Orchard. During the afternoon and evening 
excellent music was provided by Aliss Hettie Aleadows’s orchestra, 
whose selections were listened to with much pleasure. The show was 
well patronised, especially in the evening. We append a list of 
awards :— 
Group of pot flowering and foliage plants—1, J. Ginger; 2, !8. Banks. 
Three pots of any flowering plants—1. J. Ginger; 2, J. Nicholas. 
Four pots of Azaleas—1, J. Ginger. 
Six pots of Cinerarias—1, J. Ginger; 2, J. Nicholas. 
Cut Daffodils and Narcissi, in vases—S. Banks. 
Six pots of Daffodils and Narcissi—1. S. Banks; 2, J. Ginger. 
Cut flowers, grown in the open—1, S. Banks; 2, J. Ginger. 
Hyacinths—1. J. Ginger. 
Polyanthus—2, S. Banks. 
Wallflowers—1, S. Banks. 
Cut Pansv blooms—2, J. Ginger. 
Lilies of the Valley—A. and G. C. Drabble, not for competition. 
Tulips—A. and G. C. Drabble, not for competition. 
(The report of the R.H.S. meeting is held over till next week.) 
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