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exhibited  in  bunches,  were  numerously  shown.  The  best  twelve,  ex¬ 
clusive  of  yellow  grounds  and  self,  were,  perhaps,  by  Messrs.  Thomson  and 
Co.;  Mr.  H.  W.  Weguelin  was  second  with  fine  flowers;  and  Mr.  W. 
Bardsey  third.  For  six  bunches,  first,  Mr.  C.  F.  Tharstan,  with  clean 
and  bright  blooms ;  and  second,  Mr.  George  Chaundy.  For  twelve 
bunches,  white  grounds  excluded,  Messrs.  Thomson  &  Co.  were  an  ex¬ 
cellent  first,  and  Mr.  H.  W.  Weguelin  second.  For  six  bunches,  Mr.  G. 
Chaundy  was  first,  and  Messrs;  Proctor  &  Sons,  second. 
For  six  plants  Mr.  R.  Sydenham  stood  pre-eminent  both  for  plants 
and  blooms,  Messrs.  Thomson  «&  Co.  being  second  with  good  examples. 
Mr.  R.  Sydenham  won  Mr.  Ernest  Benary’s  special  prize  for  six  plants 
with  varieties  of  his  own  raising,  as  follows  : — The  Bride,  Stadtrath 
Bail,  Mirabilis,  Monarch,  Figaro,  and  Lily.  Mr.  J.  Douglas  was  awarded 
a  first-class  certificate  for  a  superb  collection  of  some  of  the  newest 
Carnations.  Sweet  Peas  were  a  beautiful  display.  Mr.  R.  Sydenham 
was  granted  the  first  prize  for  an  excellent  assortment  in  nine  bunches, 
comprised  of  Lottie  Eckford,  Stanley,  Countess  of  Radnor,  Firefly, 
Emily  Henderson,  Venus,  Her  Majesty,  Lady  Penzance,  and  Blanche 
Ferry.  They  were  arranged  in  Hyacinth  glasses  and  backed  with 
Maidenhair  Ferns.  Mr.  W.  F.  Gunn,  who  was  second,  had  a  fine 
display,  and  Mr.  G.  Newell  followed  with  third.  For  a  shower  bouquet 
of  Carnations  or  Picotees.  first.  Captain  Thewks  ;  second.  Miss  Mayell ; 
third,  Messrs.  Thomson  &  Co.  For  three  buttonholes  of  Carnations, 
first,  Messrs.  Thomson  &  Co. ;  second,  Mr.  R.  Sydenham  ;  third,  Messrs. 
R.  W.  Proctor  &  Son.  The  prizes  for  dinner  table  decorations  were  won 
by  Captain  Thewks  and  Mr.  W.  F.  Gunn. 
Amongst  the  miscellaneous  contributions  a  splendid  collection  of 
Gladioli  came  from  Messrs.  Kelway  &  Son,  Langport ;  from  Mr.  H.  J. 
Jones,  Ryecroft  Nursery,  Lewisham,  a  collection  of  tuberous  Begonias 
in  pots  in  grand  form,  and  pleasingly  interspersed  with  plants  of 
Maidenhair  Ferns.  Mr.  B.  R.  Davis,  Yeovil,  had  a  splendid  display  of 
cut  Begonias.  A  fine  collection  of  Sweet  Peas  came  from  Mr.  Henry 
Eckford,  Wem  ;  and  a  collection  of  hardy  herbaceous  flowers  from 
Messrs.  J.  H.  White  &  Co.,  Worcester.  Mr.  W.  F.  Gunn  set  up  a 
charming  collection  of  hardy  annual  flowers  and  which  attracted  much 
attention.  Messrs.  W.  &  J.  Birkenhead  contributed  a  very  large 
collection  of  hardy  and  other  Ferns,  and  Mr.  W.  Sydenham,  Tamworth, 
had  a  beautiful  floral  decoration  formed  of  Violas  and  Fern  fronds. 
Messrs.  Clibran  &  Son,  Oldfield  Nurseries,  Altrincham,  had  a  collection 
of  Carnations  and  Picstees,  chiefly  seedlings.  Messrs.  Edwards  &  Co., 
Nuttall,  exhibited  an  interesting  collection  of  Ferns,  and  Mr.  W. 
Astell,  Leamington,  an  assortment  of  hardy  flowers. 
SOUTHAMPTON. — August  3rd  and  5th. 
During  the  last  twenty  years  many  excellent  exhibitions  have  been 
held  in  this  southern  seaport  town,  but  it  is  doubtful  if  any  one  of  the 
long  series  has  excelled  that  held  on  the  above  dates.  Certainly  the 
vegetable  exhibits  on  the  present  occasion  have  never  been  equalled 
here  before,  either  in  quantity  or  in  quality.  Groups  of  plants  arranged 
for  effect  were  also  a  feature  of  the  show.  Not  only  was  the  “  style  ”  of 
arrangement  altered  from  former  years,  but  the  plants  appeared  to  be 
better  chosen  for  the  purpose.  Cut  flowers  made  a  show  in  themselves, 
so  numerous  and  good  were  they.  Unfortunately,  though,  the  weather 
was  most  unfavourable  during  the  afternoon,  a  drizzling  rain  keeping 
many  persons  away.  A  counter-attraction,  the  opening  of  a  new  dock 
by  the  Prince  of  Wales,  no  doubt  was  answerable  for  so  thin  an 
attendance.  It  seems  almost  superfluous  to  say  that  the  arrangements 
throughout  the  whole  show  were  perfect,  so  accustomed  are  we  to  find 
it  so  at  exhibitions  in  Southampton,  but  to  Mr.  Fuidge,  the  able  Secre¬ 
tary,  and  a  willing  Committee,  in  duty  bound  we  must  say  it  was  so. 
Plants  were  a  decided  feature  of  the  show  so  numerously  were  they 
staged,  not  only  in  the  groups  alluded  to  but  as  specimens  also.  One 
large  tent  was  devoted  to  the  latter,  and  a  very  fine  effect  was  produced. 
For  ten,  four  competed  for  the  premier  award  and  £12.  Mr.  J.  Cypher, 
Cheltenham,  very  easily  won  the  coveted  place  with  faultless  specimens 
of  Erica  Austiniana,  Ixora  Duffi,  Stephanotis  floribunda,  Croton  Sunset, 
richly  coloured,  Kentia  Fosteriana,  Cycus  circinalis,  and  a  huge  Latania 
borbonica,  all  in  first  rate  health.  Mr.  T.  Wilkins,  gardener  to  Lady 
Theodore  Guest,  Inwood  House,  Blandford,  was  a  good  second.  In  this 
collection  Croton  Queen  Victoria  was  superbly  shown.  Mr.  W.  Peel, 
gardener  to  Miss  Todd,  Sidford  Lodge,  Shirley,  Southampton,  was 
a  creditable  third.  In  the  class  for  half  a  dozen  specimens  Mr.  Cypher 
was  again  invincible.  Erica  tricolor  nova,  Ixora  Pilgrimi,  and  Kentia 
Belmoreana  were  grandly  shown.  Mr.  Wills,  florist,  Southampton,  was 
a  good  second,  and  Mr.  Peel  third.  For  six  specimens, open  to  residents 
in  Hampshire  only,  Mr.  Blandford,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Haselfoot,  Moor 
Hill,  Bitterne,  easily  won  the  premier  award  with  freely  flowered  and 
well-grown  foliage  plants  ;  Mr.  J.  Amye,  gardener  to  the  Hon.  Mrs. 
Elliott  Yorke,  Hamble  Cliff,  Southampton,  second.  Still  another  class 
was  provided,  for  gardeners  only,  for  six  miscellaneous  plants.  Here 
Mr.  T.  Hall,  gardener  to  the  President,  Sir  8.  Montague,  Bart.,  M.P., 
South  Stoneham,  won  the  coveted  place  with  highly  creditable  specimens, 
Messrs.  Blandford  and  Peel  following  in  the  order  given. 
Orchids  were  somewhat  sparsely  shown.  For  a  collection  arranged 
with  an  accompaniment  of  small  Ferns  or  Grasses,  Mr.  E.  Carr,  gardener 
to  W.  A.  Gillett,  Esq.,  Fair  Oak  Lodge,  Bishopstoke,  was  the  only 
exhibito'.  Mr.  Carr  also  won  first  prize  for  one  specimen  Orchid,  staging 
Cattleya  Mossiae  elegans.  Ferns  were  not  quite  so  numerous  as  in  years 
past.  Mr.  Peel  staged  the  best  six  specimens,  healthy  well  grown 
examples  ;  Mr.  Amys  second.  Single  specimens  were  contributed 
freely.  For  one  foliage  plant,  Palm  excluded,  Mr.  Amys  was  distinctly 
first  with  Croton  majesticus,  brightly  coloured.  Mr.  Cypher,  with  Erica 
Lady  Mary,  won  for  one  flowering  plant.  Mr.  Amys  took  premier 
honour  with  a  grandly  grown  Kentia  Fosteriana  as  the  best  Palm. 
Coleus,  Zonal  Pelargoniums,  Begonias,  and  Fuchsias  were  numerously 
staged,  and  added  much  to  the  attraction  of  the  show  by  their  bright 
and  diversified  colouring  ;  Messrs.  Hall,  Blandford,  and  Mr.  W.  Mitchell, 
gardener  to  J.  Willis  Fleming,  Esq.,  Chil worth  Manor,  being  the  principal 
prizetakers. 
Groups  of  miscellaneous  plants,  arranged  for  effect,  filled  one-half  of 
a  long  tent,  making  a  charming  display.  The  premier  group  was  to 
occupy  a  space  of  180  square  feet,  arranged  in  any  form  to  produce  the 
best  effect.  Mr.  Wills  was  awarded  premier  honour  for  a  distinctly 
creditable  arrangement  of  plants  just  suited  to  the  purpose.  Tall, 
healthy,  half-specimen  Cocos  Weddelliana  and  Kentias  were  elevated  on 
mounds  of  Fern  thinly  over  the  space,  filled  in  with  smaller  mounds  of 
Crotons  and  Asparagus  duplex.  Caladium  agryrites,  forming  the  base 
for  the  latter,  was  very  effective.  Orchids,  tuberous  Begonias,  herbaceous 
Lobelias,  Tuberoses,  and  Franpoa  ramosa  dotted  here  and  there  gave 
culour  to  the  whole  ;  indeed,  it  was  a  group  possessed  of  much  in¬ 
dividuality,  and  worthily  deserved  its  position.  Mr.  E.  Carr  was  a  good 
second.  The  Palms  in  his  exhibit  were  not  so  healthy,  and  therefore 
lacked  the  decided  contrast  produced  by  those  in  the  premier  group. 
Taken  as  a  w’hole  it  was  a  bright  and  effective  arrangement.  Mr. 
Wilkins  was  third  with  an  arrangement  in  mound-like  groups  ;  the  base 
round  about  them  was  too  thinly  covered  with  plants  to  be  effective. 
The  back,  too,  was  somewhat  “  hard.”  In  the  smaller  class  form  very 
creditable  groups  were  arranged.  Mr.  Peel  was  an  easy  first  with  plants 
lightly  disposed  and  very  effectively  grouped  ;  Mr.  Hall  second.  Mr. 
H.  Andrews,  gardener  to  Mrs.  R.  F.  Wilson,  Ferniehurst,  Rownhams, 
third. 
Cut  flowers  were  admirably  represented.  Roses  were  remarkably 
good  considering  the  late  inclement  weather.  For  twenty-four  distinct 
Messrs.  Keynes,  Williams  &  Co.,  Salisbury,  occupied  the  post  of  honour 
with  medium-sized  bright  examples,  amongst  which  were  especially 
notable  Alfred  Colomb,  Earl  Dufferin,  Marquise  de  Castellane,  Senateur 
Vaisse,  Marie  Baumann,  and  Catherine  Mermet.  Mr.  Will  Taylor, 
Hampton,  Middlesex,  came  second  with  smaller  but  bright  blooms.  In 
the  class  for  twelve  Messrs.  Keynes  and  Taylor  occupied  similar  positions. 
The  class  devoted  to  gardeners  only  Mr.  R.  West,  gardener  to  H.  J. 
Wigram.  Esq.,  Northlands,  Salisbury,  won  first  place  with  an  even 
creditable  stand.  For  twelve  bunches  of  stove  or  greenhouse  flowers 
Mr.  Henbest,  gardener  to  Mrs.  E.  G.  Marshall,  Crawley  Court,  Winchester, 
was  the  most  successful,  staging  choice  flowers  most  tastefully  arranged. 
Mr.  Carr  a  good  second.  Herbaceous  blooms  made  quite  a  feature,  so 
numerous  and  good  were  they.  For  twelve  bunches  Mr.  B,  Ladhams, 
Southampton,  easily  won  first  place  with  massive  examples  of  such  plants 
as  Zauachneria  californica,  Helianthus  multiflorus  major.  Campanula 
grandiflora,  Heuchera  sanguinea.  Coreopsis  lanceolata,  Pentstemon  Rosy 
Gem  and  Montbretia  crocosmasflora  neatly  set  up  in  vases.  Mr.  West 
being  second.  For  twelve  Dahlias  Messrs.  Keynes,  Williams  &  Co. 
carried  off  the  premier  award  with  fully  developed  blooms,  and  also  did 
they  for  twelve  Pompon  Dahlias.  Carnations  and  Picotees  were  best 
staged  by  Mr.  Ladhams. 
Dinner  table  decorations,  bouquets,  and  baskets  of  flowers  were  con¬ 
tributed  in  suflflcient  numbers  to  make  an  attractive  display.  For  the 
best  dressed  table,  8  feet  by  4  feet,  with  flowers  and  foliage,  Miss  Kate 
Golding,  Portswood,  easily  out-distanced  all  others  with  a  distinctly 
pretty  arrangement  of  simple  yet  pleasing  flowers.  Miss  E,  B.  Hobby, 
Padwell  Road,  Southampton,  was  second  ;  and  Mr.  E.  Chamberlain,  Pear 
Tree  Green,  third,  •Ball  and  bridal  bouquets  were  distinctly  creditable. 
In  the  former  class  Mr.  Ladhams  won,  and  in  the  latter  Mr.  St.  Julien 
Arabin,  Portswood,  was  successful. 
Fruit  formed  an  extensive  display.  For  a  collection  of  six  distinct 
dishes.  Pines  excluded,  there  were  no  less  than  seven  competitors.  Mr. 
H.  W.  Ward,  gardener  to  Earl  of  Radnor,  Longford  Castle,  Salisbury, 
was  awarded  premier  honour  for  an  even  and  good  collection.  Grapes, 
Black  Hamburgh,  small  in  bunch  but  good  in  berry  and  colour  ;  Muscat 
of  Alexandria  fairly  good,  very  fine  Sea  Eagle  Peaches  and  Windsor 
Castle  Melons  were  the  most  important  dishes.  Mr.  G.  Inglefield, 
gardener  to  Sir  J.  Kelk,  Bart.,  Ted  worth,  Marlborough,  second. 
Barrington  Peaches  and  Blruge  Nectarines  were  especially  fine.  Mr. 
G.  Hall,  gardener  to  Lady  Louisa  Ashburton,  Malchet  Court,  Romsey, 
was  third.  Grapes  were  numerous  and  good.  For  three  bunches  Black 
Hamburgh  Mr.  J.  Sanders,  gardener  to  C,  Sloane  Stanley,  Esq., 
Paultons,  Romsey,  won  first  place  with  medium  sized  bunches  of  excellent 
berries,  grandly  finished.  Mr.  Mitchell  second  with  larger  bunches,  but 
lacking  the  finish  of  the  former  ;  Mr.  Ward  third.  For  three  bunches 
any  other  black  Mr.  Hall  staged  really  fine  examples  of  Madresfield 
Court,  Mr.  J.  Sanders  following  with  the  same  variety  ;  Mr.  Mitchell 
third  with  Gros  Maroc,  perfect  in  colour.  White  Muscats  were  not  quite 
so  fine  ;  Mr.  Mitchell,  Mr.  Sanders,  and  Mr.  Ward  taking  the  prizes  in 
the  order  here  given,  all  staging  the  Alexandrian  variety.  Mr.  T.  Hall 
won  first  place  with  very  fine  Buckland  Sweetwater  in  the  class  for 
three  bunches  any  other  white,  Mr.  Ward  following  with  the  same  sort, 
Mr.  G.  Hall  depending  on  Foster’s  Seedling  for  third  place.  For  two 
bunches  any  black  variety  Mr.  Pope,  gardener  to  the  Earl  of  Carnarvon, 
with  well  finished  medium  sized  bunches  of  Madresfield  Court,  secured 
first  award  ;  Mr.  Henbest  being  second.  Mr.  West  obtained  a  first  prize 
for  two  bunches  any  wh'te  with  Buckland  Sweetwater. 
Single  bunches  of  both  black  and  white  were  a  strong  class,  Mr, 
Mitchell,  with  Madresfield  Court,  winning  in  the  former,  and  Mr.  Ward, 
with  Buckland  Sweetwater,  in  the  latter  class.  Peaches  were  a  good 
