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most  of  the  other  prizes  for  plants  in  the  trade  section,  including 
Azaleas,  forced  shrubs,  and  decorative  plants. 
The  cut  flower  section  was  not  extensive.  A  cup  offered  by 
Mr.  Barr  for  a  collection  of  Daffodils  brought  only  one  exhibitor,  no 
doubt  owing  to  the  late  season,  and  the  cup  was  withheld,  a  second  prize 
only  being  awarded.  The  cut  Roses,  however,  brought  out  a  spirited 
competition,  and  were  exceptionally  excellent.  For  twenty-four  blooms 
Mr.  Manson,  gardener  to  H.  Gillon,  Esq.,  Wallhouse,  was  an  easy  first. 
Mr,  Armstrong,  gardener  to  Dr.  Scott,  Musselburgh,  second,  and  in 
the  class  for  twelve  blooms  the  same  exhibitors  held  a  like  position, 
though  it  was  a  very  close  run.  The  finest  blooms  were  Marechal  Kiel, 
Caroline  Testout,  Niphetos,  Devoniensis,  Souvenir  de  S.  A.  Prince,  La 
France,  and  Francisca  Kruger.  Mr.  Pearson,  gardener,  Beechwood, 
secured  first  for  twelve  Marechal  Niel  set  up  in  tubs.  Some  charming 
examples  of  bouquet  making  and  bottonholes  were  also  shown. 
In  the  fruit  section  Mr.  McIntyre  was  the  sole  exhibitor  of  Pine 
Apples.  Two  exhibitors  showed  Grapes — good  Lady  Downe’s — Mr. 
Smith,  Oxenford,  being  first,  and  Mr.  Kidd,  Carberry  Tower,  second. 
Mr.  Jlcintyre  was  first  for  six  pots  of  Strawberries,  and  Mr.  Galloway, 
Liberton,  second,  and  again  for  a  dish  of  Strawberries  Mr.  McIntyre 
repeated  his  success  with  fine  Royal  Sovereign.  Mr.  Smith  second  with 
Vicomtesse  H.  de  Thury.  The  finest  culinary  Apples  were  staged  by 
Mr.  McKinnon,  gardener  to  Earl  Cowper,  Wrest,  Ampthill,  Mr.  Day, 
Galloway  House,  having  first  for  dessert  varieties.  Apples  were  fine, 
well  kept,  and  nicely  coloured.  Gooseberry,  Bismarck,  Blenheim 
Pippin,  Blue  Pearmain,  Hormead  Pearmain,  Prince  Albert,  Scarlet 
Pearmain,  and  Gloria  Mundi  being  the  varieties  in  the  several  collec¬ 
tions  of  outstanding  merit.  An  attractive  looking  variety  under  the 
curious  appellation  of  Desse  de  Buff  was  shown  by  Mr.  McKinnon, 
Wrest  Park. 
Handsome  groups  of  forced  plants  were  arranged  by  various 
nurserymen.  Mr.  Downes  having  a  capital  display,  mainly  composed 
of  forced  shrubs,  such  as  Staphylea  colchica,  Prunus  triloba  sinensis, 
Cytisus  and  Azalea  mollis.  Messrs.  R.  B.  Laird,  Pink  Hill,  had  an 
equally  attractive  composition,  and  Messrs.  Methven  &  Sons,  Leith 
Walk,  and  Messrs.  Cunningham,  Fraser  &  Co.,  Comely  Bank,  had  also 
attractive  arrangements. 
Mr.  Jones,  Lewisham,  contributed  a  table  of  cut  Daffodils  in  great 
variety,  and  also  out  Tulips  ;  whilst  Messrr.  Barr  &  Son  sent  from  Long 
Ditton  a  handsome  lot  of  Daffodils,  including  some  of  the  newer  forms. 
From  Mr,  Wright,  Tay  mouth  Castle,  came  a  selection  of  cut  trasses  of 
his  improved  strain  of  Primula  obconica,  and  to  these  an  award  of 
merit  was  deservedly  voted.  Mr.  McMillan,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Carrie, 
Trinity,  arranged  a  small  table  with  trusses  of  hybrid  Indian  Rhodo¬ 
dendron  seedlings,  which  attracted  great  attention.  As  none  of  them 
was  named  the  collection  as  a  whole  secured  an  award  of  merit.  Dr. 
Stewart  McDougall  had  on  exhibition  a  case  of  insects  destructive  to 
vegetation. 
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Liverpool,  April  4th. 
St.  George’s  Hall  presented  a  delightful  scene  to  the  public  on 
Wednesday  last,  when  the  committee  of  the  Liverpool  Horticultural 
Association  opened  their  fourteenth  spring  show.  It  was  indeed  a 
surpassing  ensemble  of  gorgeous  colouring,  such  as  we  can  only  get 
from  the  wonderful  ranges  exhibited  in  our  spring  flowers.  Ever  alive 
to  cater  for  its  subscribers  (and  after  the  somewhat  poor  appreciation 
of  the  general  public  of  last  Wednesday’s  show,  the  subscribers  must 
more  than  ever  be  studied),  the  committee  had  to  give  up  the  popular 
summer  show  in  favour  of  the  spring  show.  The  show  has  ever  been 
well  regarded  by  the  trade,  and  this  year  no  less,  for  many  specially 
interesting  exhibits  grouped  in  an  admirable  manner  on  square  tables 
occupied  the  centre  of  the  floor. 
Here  stood  some  splendid  Amaryllis  from  Messrs.  R.  P.  Ker  &  Sons) 
which  seemed  to  take  the  fancy  of  the  ladies.  Also  Lilacs,  double  and 
single,  of  many  shades  ;  whilst  Azaleas  of  the  indica  and  mollis  section 
showed  conspicuous  blooms.  Messrs.  T.  Davies  &  Co.  exhibited  a 
charming  group  of  Acers  in  a  setting  of  miscellaneous  bulbs,  Azaleas, 
and  Genistas  handsomely  arranged.  Especially  noteworthy  was  the 
exhibit  of  Messrs.  Dicksons,  Limited,  of  Chester,  with  a  most  extensive 
and  beautifully  arranged  stand  of  Narcissi.  The  trade  exhibits 
ended  with  the  noted  Edwardian  ware  and  the  clever  work  in  leaf 
skeletonising  from  Mrs.  Hodgkins,  which  obtained  certificates. 
Turning  to  professional  exhibits,  many  handsome  plants  were  noted, 
the  leading  exhibitor  being  Mr.  J.  Bracegirdle,  gardener  to  Alderman 
W.  H.  Watts,  Elm  Hall,  AVavertree,  his  group  of  flowering  and  foliage 
plants  being  characterised  by  much  artistic  merit.  His  miscellaneous 
bulbous  and  flowering  plants  also  denoted  good  culture.  Close  to  him 
came  Mr.  T.  Gowen,  gardener  to  G.  A.  Bartlett,  Esq.,  Lynton  Lodge, 
Mossley  Hill,  who  was  followed  by  Mr.  E.  R.  Finch,  gardener  to  Joseph 
Smith,  Esq.,  Newstead,  AVavertree,  and  Mr.  G.  Eaton,  gardener  to 
W.  H.  Shirley,  Esq.,  Allerton  House,  Allerton,  with  ten  hardy  and 
bulbous  plants.  Hyacinths  were  extensively  staged.  The  most 
attractive  were  those  grown  three  in  a  pot.  Mr.  T.  Wilson,  gardener 
to  O.  H.  Williams,  Esq.,  gained  another  most  decisive  success  for 
arrangements  of  twelve,  six,  and  three  bulbs  in  a  pot,  all  having 
fine  spikes.  Next  to  these  came  Messrs.  E.  R.  Finch  and  G.  Lead- 
beater,  gardener  to  W.  J.  Davey,  Esq.,  Homeleigh,  Grassendale.  Tulips 
also  showed  up  well,  Mr.  T.  Wilson  again  taking  the  lead,  with  IMr.  F. 
Keightley,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Duncan,  Grassendale,  an  excellent  second. 
Mr.  J.  V.  Thompson,  gardener  to  W.  P.  Sinclair,  Esq.,  Sefton  Park, 
accounted  for  the  prizes  for  six  single,  six  double,  and  six  Polyanthus 
Narcissus.  Mr.  E.  R.  Finch  took  the  first  prize  in  Azaleas,  whilst  the 
Amaryllis  from  the  same  source  were  very  handsome.  They  were 
rivalled,  however,  by  those  staged  by  Mr.  Keightley,  whilst  IMr. 
Bracegirdle  took  the  prize  for  greenhouse  plants.  A  pretty  pale- 
flowered  variety  of  Cymbidium  Lowianum  gained  Mr.  G.  Eaton  the 
stove  plant  prize. 
The  Orchid  classes  were  well  repesented.  Mr.  Bracegirdle  again 
led  with  three  plants — one  a  splendid  specimen  of  Angrsecum 
sesquipedale  carrying  fifteen  flowers  and  buds.  Mr.  C.  Duke,  gardener 
to  F.  Cross,  Esq.,  Grassendale,  showed  two  fine  cool  Orchids.  Hardy 
Azaleas  and  Rhododendrons  occupied  much  space,  many  being  shapely 
and  abundantly  flowered.  Mr.  AV.  Bustard,  gardener  to  T.  McLelland, 
Esq.,  Aigburth,  took  honours  for  Azaleas,  Rhododendrons,  Azalea 
mollis,  and  one  bouquet ;  Mr.  Bracegirdle  for  six  forced  hardy  plants 
and  four  distinct  Azalea  mollis,  Ferns,  Palms,  and  some  fine  Callas. 
The  Cyclamens  of  Mr.  J.  Heaton,  gardener  to  R.  P.  Houston,  Esq.,  M.P., 
looked  well;  as  did  table  plants  from  Mr.  T.  Carling,  gardener  to 
Mrs.  Cope,  Woolton.  Cinerarias,  Primulas,  and  Freesias  were  very 
moderate.  From  a  show  point  the  exhibition  was  distinctly  good,  and 
the  labours  involving  such  were  ably  carried  out  by  a  useful  committee, 
headed  by  Mr.  T.  Foster  (chairman),  Mr.  Mercer  (vice-chairman),  and 
Mr.  Harold  Sadler,  the  genial  secretary. 
Royal  Botanic  Society,  April  11th. 
The  spring' show  of  this  society  was  held  in  the  society’s  gardens. 
Regent’s  Park.  The  competition  was  exceedingly  poor,  but  the  trade 
exhibits  made  a  brave  display,  and  were  a  capital  show  in  themselves. 
There  was  a  good  competition  in  the  class  for  twenty-four  Cyclamens, 
and  Mr.  G.  Bowles,  Church  Road  Nursery  Co.,  Hanwell,  secured 
first  prize  with  some  capital  plants.  The  St.  George’s  Nursery  Co., 
Hanwell,  was  second.  Messrs.  A.  W.  Young  &  Co.,  Stevenage,  won  the 
first  prize  for  twelve  Cinerarias  with  moderate  plants,  followed  by  ]\[r. 
T.  Abbot  with  still  weaker  plants.  Mr.  Geo.  Keif,  gardener  to  Mrs. 
Abbot,  South  Villa,  Regent’s  Park,  was  the  only  competitor  for  twenty- 
four  pots  of  Tulips,  which  were  of  medium  quality.  For  twelve  pots 
Mr.  G.  Keif  was  again  to  the  fore  with  a  better  display;  while  Mr. 
H.  Abbot,  gardener  to  C.  Newington,  Esq.,  Regent’s  Park,  was  a  good 
second. 
For  twenty-four  pots  of  Hyacinths,  Mr.  G.  Keif  was  first  with  good 
spikes  of  King  of  Blues,  Macaulay,  gigantea,  and  La  Grandesse.  The 
same  exhibitor  was  also  placed  first  for  twelve  pots,  followed  by  Mr. 
T.  Abbot.  For  six  table  plants  Mr.  G.  Keif  was  first  with  good 
Dracmnas  and  Cocos  AVeddeliana,  and  Mr.  T.  Abbot  was  second.  For 
six  Azalea  mollis  Mr.  Keif  was  first  with  six  good  plants.  There  were 
two  competitors  for  the  groups  of  flowering  and  foliage  plants,  Mr, 
Geo.  Keif  being  again  successful.  Mr.  T.  Abbot  was  second  with  a  more 
formal  arrangement,  though  the  flowering  plants  employed  were  good. 
Messrs.  J.  Peed  &  Sons,  Norwood,  staged  a  table  of  spring  flowering 
plants,  such  as  Lilacs,  Clivias,  Azalea  mollis,  and  Viburnums,  arranged 
with  Perns.  Messrs.  R.  &  G.  Cuthbert,  Southgate,  had  a  fine  display  of 
Azalea  mollis,  arranged  with  Palms  and  Perns.  Messrs.  VV.  Cuthbush 
and  Son,  Highgate,  staged  a  large  collection  of  Ericas,  Lilacs,  Magnolia 
Lenne,  and  Epacrises,  with  a  groundwork  of  Perns  and  Palms.  Messrs. 
Barr  &  Sons,  Covent  Garden,  arranged  a  fine  collection  of  Daffodils, 
Anemones,  Scillas,  Irises,  Hepaticas,  and  Pritillarias. 
Messrs.  AV.  Paul  &  Son,  AValtham  Cross,  staged  a  large  collection 
of  Camellias  in  pots,  also  boxes  of  out  blooms,  with  a  few  other  spring 
flowering  plants.  A  few  Pyruses,  Cytisuses,  and  Lilacs  gave  delicacy  to 
the  group.  Messrs.  B.  S.  Williams  &  Son,  Upper  Holloway,  staged  a 
good  bank  of  spring  flowering  plants,  such  as  Lilacs  in  variety.  Azalea 
mollis.  Rhododendrons,  and  Cratasguses  arranged  with  variegated 
Maples,  which  gave  them  a  good  effect.  Messrs.  J.  Laiiig  &  Sons,  Forest 
Hill,  contributed  a  display  of  Dracsenas,  Palme,  Asparagus  Sprengeri, 
and  Ferns,  with  Clivias,  Ericas,  Azaleas,  Cyclamens,  and  Acacias, 
together  with  many  other  spring  flowering  plants. 
Messrs.  Morle  &  Co.,  Finchley  Road,  arranged  a  group  of  excellent 
Mignonette  with  a  few  Genistas,  Spirmas,  Ericas,  and  Ferns.  Mr.  J. 
Russell,  Richmond,  staged  a  table  of  Azalea  mollis,  chiefly  seedlings, 
also  Viburnums  and  Rhododendrons  in  capital  condition.  A  pretty 
group  of  alpines  was  staged  by  P.  Purnell,  Esq.,  Streatham ;  the 
Primulas,  Gentianas,  and  Scillas  were  attractive  and  bright.  Messrs. 
F.  Cant  &  Co.,  Colchester,  staged  five  boxes  of  cut  Roses.  The  Teas 
were  especially  good.  The  Bride,  Cleopatra,  Catherine  Mermet,  Madame 
Hoste,  and  Souvenir  de  Catherine  Guillot  being  most  noteworthy;  the 
whole  exhibit  was  fresh  and  bright. 
Mr.  W.  Rumsey,  Joynings  Nursery,  AA’'altham  Cross,  had  nine  boxes 
of  cut  Roses,  which  were  bright  and  fresh,  the  blooms  of  Marechal  Niel 
and  Niphetos,  with  Mrs.  J.  Laing,  Magna  Charta,  Margaret  Dickson, 
Mrs.  Rumsey,  and  General  Jacqueminot  being  most  notable.  Mr.  G. 
Bowles,  Church  Road  Nursery  Company,  Hanwell,  staged  a  fine 
collection  of  Cyclamens,  the  flowers  were  stout  and  fresh.  The 
St.  George’s  Nursery  Company,  Hanwell,  also  exhibited  a  collection  of 
Cyclamens  grown  in  their  well  known  style. 
