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was  not  confined  to  the  locality,  as  exhibitors  came  from  all  parts  of  the 
country. 
In  the  open  class  Mr.  J.  Cypher,  Cheltenham,  took  the  first  prize  for 
twelve  stove  and  greenhouse  plants  in  bloom.  Noticeable  among  these 
were  Allamanda  Hendersoni  and  A.  grandiflora.  Bougainvillea  glabra  and 
B.  Sanderiana,  Ixora  Duffi  and  Erica  obbata.  In  the  collection  of  eight 
fine-foliage  plants  Mr.  J.  Cypher  again  took  first  place  with  four  well- 
grown  Crotons  and  four  handsome  Palms  ;  Mr.  Carpenter,  gardener  to 
W.  J.  Buckley,  Esq.,  Llanelly,  took  second  place.  Mr.  T.  Clarke, 
gardener  to  Col.  Sir  E.  Hill,  L'andafi,  was  awarded  first  prize  for  a  fine 
collection  of  stove  and  greenhouse  Ferns  ;  and  Mr.  R.  McLew,  gardener 
to  John  Lunn,  Esq.,  Llandaff,  was  awarded  the  second  prize.  Six 
Fuchsias,  for  which  Mr.  T.  Clarke  obtained  a  first  prize,  showed  much 
cultural  skill,  as  did  also  the  six  which  took  second  prize,  shown  by 
Mr.  T.  Hillard,  a  Cardiff  working  man.  Mr.  T.  Clarke  was  also  first  in 
the  amateurs’  division  for  four  specimen  Fuchsias,  and  Mr.  E.  C.  Askman 
second.  In  this  same  division  Mr.  R.  McLew  took  first  place  for  four 
stove  and  greenhouse  plants  in  bloom  ;  Mr.  A.  Pettigrevz,  gardener  to 
the  Marquess  of  Bute,  was  first  for  four  fine-foliage  plants  ;  and  Mr.  Wm. 
Hockey,  gardener  to  Col.  Page,  Llandaff,  first  for  four  stove  and  green¬ 
house  Ferns. 
Several  prizes  were  given  for  Begonias,  with  the  result  that  a  very 
fair  display  was  made.  For  a  collection  occupying  a  space  not  less  than 
10  feet  by  6  feet  Mr.  T.  Clarke  took  first  place,  the  majority  of  the 
varieties  in  his  group  being  double  ;  Mr.  T.  Malpas,  gardener  to  J.  Lynn 
Thomas,  Esq.,  Penylan,  Cardiff,  took  second  place  with  a  collection  of 
almost  all  singles.  The  latter  took  first  prize  for  a  collection  of  twelve 
distinct  varieties  ;  and  Mr.  Geo.  Wall,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Evan  Lewis, 
Llandaff,  took  second  prize  in  this  class.  For  a  collection  of  twelve 
table  plants  Mr.  Wm.  Hockey  obtained  first  place,  and  Mr.  T.  Clarke 
second  ;  whilst  for  six  table  plants  these  two  changed  places. 
Groups  of  plants  arranged  for  effect  were  exhibited  in  two  classes, 
one  being  open  to  all  while  the  other  was  confined  to  gentlemen’s 
gardeners  and  amateurs.  The  finest  group  in  either  class  was  that 
arranged  by  Messrs.  Case  Bros.,  Cardiff,  for  which,  besides  receiving  the 
first  prize,  they  were  awarded  the  R.H.S.  silver  medal,  their  group  being 
considered  the  best  exhibit  in  the  open  division.  Mr.  R.  Crossling, 
Penarth  Nurseries,  obtained  second  prize  with  a  very  tastefully 
arranged  group.  In  the  amateurs’  division  a  group  occupying  a  space 
•of  50  feet,  arranged  by  Mr.  T.  Clarke,  had  first  place  given  to  it,  and 
one  arranged  by  Mr,  J.  Styles,  gardener  to  Marcus  Gunn,  Esq., 
Llandaff,  was  placed  second.  It  should  be  mentioned  that  Mr.  T.  Clarke 
was  awarded  two  silver  cups  for  the  above  exhibit,  one  going  with  the 
first  prize  and  the  other  was  awarded  on  account  of  the  group  being 
considered  by  the  Judges  as  the  best  exhibit  in  the  amateurs’  section. 
In  the  open  division  for  cut  Roses  Mr.  Stephen  Treseder,  Pwll-Coch 
Nurseries,  Cardiff,  took  first  place  in  each  of  the  four  following  classes  : — 
Twelve  varieties  of  Hybrid  Perpetuals,  three  blooms  of  each  ;  twelve 
distinct  varieties  of  Teas,  three  of  each ;  twenty-four  distinct  varieties 
of  H.P.’s  ;  eighteen  distinct  varieties  of  Teas.  The  R.H.S.  silver  medal 
was  awarded  to  Mr.  Treseder  for  his  box  of  eighteen  distinct  varieties  of 
Tea  Roses.  Mr.  R.  Crossling  was  placed  second  in  each  of  the  classes 
named.  Mr.  H.  Jeans,  gardener  to  T.  Hobbs,  Esq.,  Bristol,  took  first 
prize  in  the  amateurs’  division  for  twelve  blooms  of  distinct  varieties  of 
Tea  Roses,  and  A.  Hill  Gray,  Esq.,  Bath,  second.  Mr.  E.  Garraway, 
Bath,  and  J.  Jeans  were  placed  first  and  second  respectively  for  a  collec¬ 
tion  of  twelve  blooms  of  distinct  varieties  of  H.P.  Roses.  Messrs. 
Keynes,  Williams,  &  Co.,  Salisbury,  obtained  two  first  prizes  for  Dahlias, 
one  for  Fancy  and  the  other  for  Cactus  Dahlias.  Mr.  Wm,  Treseder, 
Cardiff,  was  second  in  both  cases.  Mr.  G.  Drake,  Cardiff,  was  awarded 
first  for  a  collection  of  twelve  distinct  varieties  of  Dahlias. 
For  a  collection  of  six  bunches  of  Grapes,  three  varieties,  J.  Lloyd, 
gardener  to  Vincent  Stuckey,  Esq  ,  Langport,  was  awarded  a  first  prize 
and  a  silver  cup,  valued  £3  Ss.  Mr.  R.  Grimrod,  gardener  to  P.  A.  Clive, 
Esq.,  Hereford,  was  awarded  second  prize.  The  latter  took  first  for 
three  bunches  of  black  Grapes,  any  variety,  Mr,  M.  Chatfield,  gardener 
to  L.  Guret,  Esq.,  Chepstow,  took  first  prize  for  three  bunches,  and  first 
for  one  bunch  of  Black  Hamburgh  Grapes,  also  one  first  and  two  second 
prizes  for  white  Grapes.  Mr.  J.  Nowell,  gardener  to  A.  Pitt,  Esq., 
Abergavenny,  carried  off  the  first  prize  for  three  bunches  of  White 
Muscat,  and  Mr.  A.  Pettigrew  did  the  same  for  three  bunches  of  Foster’s 
Seedling,  and  also  for  one  hunch  of  Black  Alicante.  Mr.  J.  Hopkins, 
gardener  to  Mrs.  P.  Tubervill,  Swansea,  obtained  the  first  prize  for  the 
best  bunch  cf  Madresfield  Court,  and  first  for  a  bunch  of  White  Muscat, 
Mr.  A.  Pettigrew  received  two  first  prizes  for  Melons  ;  the  Bishop  of 
Llandaff  obtained  first  for  two  scarlet-flesh  Melons,  and  T.  Malpas  first 
for  one  scarlet-flesh  Melon.  The  first  prize  for  two  Pine  Apples  was 
awarded  to  Mr.  J.  Nowell,  the  variety  shown  being  The  Queen. 
In  the  competition  for  the  six  best  dishes  of  dessert  fruit  Mr.  J, 
Hopkins  was  placed  first,  and  Mr.  S.  T.  Wright,  gardener  to  C,  Lee 
Campbell,  Esq.,  Ross,  second.  Mr.  3.  T.  Wright  was  successful  in 
taking  first  place  for  his  collection  of  six  dishes  of  distinct  varieties  of 
dessert  Apples,  Mr.  J.  Lloyd  being  second.  Mr.  Geo.  Garraway  carried 
off  the  first  prize  for  the  collection  of  six  dishes  of  distinct  culinary 
Apples,  and  Mr.  J.  Basham,  Bassaleg,  took  the  second.  As  the  season  is 
still  early  for  Pears  these  were  not  extensivelv  shown.  For  a  single 
dish  Mr.  A,  Pettigrew  took  first  place  with  Jargonelle,  and  Mr,  W. 
Hockey  second  with  Williams’  Bon  Chrfitien.  Mr,  J,  Lloyd  obtained 
first  prize  for  a  dish  of  Nectarines,  and  Mr.  R.  Grimrod  first  for 
Peaches,  first  for  Nectarines,  and  a  certificate  of  merit  for  a  basket  of 
Grapes.  Mr.  J.  Nowell  was  awarded  the  R.H.S.  bronze  medal,  and  Mr. 
S.  T.  Wright  a  certificate  of  merit  for  collections  of  fruit. 
In  the  vegetable  classes,  Mr.  Foster,  gardener  to  Morgan  Williams, 
Esq.,  Glyn-Neath,  was  successful  in  carrying  off  the  first  prize  and  the 
R.H.S.  bronze  medal  for  the  best  collection  of  nine  distinct  varieties  of 
vegetables.  His  collection — as  indeed  all  his  other  exhibits — were  much 
admired  for  their  general  excellence.  Mr.  Geo.  Shewring,  Llandaff, 
took  second  place  with  his  collection.  Mr.  C.  Foster  also  took  first 
prize  for  a  collection  of  six  distinct  varieties  of  vegetables  grown  from 
Sutton’s  seeds.  Mr.  W.  Pugsley,  gardener  to  General  Lee,  took  second 
prize  in  this  competition,  and  first  for  a  similar  collection  grown  from 
Mr.  Wheeler’s  (Gloucester)  seeds.  Mr.  T.  Clarke  and  Mr.  Geo.  Wall 
took  first  and  second  prizes  respectively  for  the  best  collection  of 
vegetables  grown  from_  seeds  supplied  by  Messrs.  Garaway  &  Co.,  Bristol, 
whilst  Mr.  Geo.  Shewring  took  first,  and  Mr.  Geo.  Clarke,  Cardiff,  second, 
for  a  collection  of  six  varieties  of  vegetables  grown  from  seeds  supplied 
by  Messrs.  Ware  &  Co,,  Bristol. 
Mr.  C.  Foster  took  first  prizes  for  Carrots,  Onions,  Leeks.  Turnips, 
and  also  for  a  collection  of  six  varieties  of  Potatoes.  Mr.  W.  Pugsley 
carried  off  first  prizes  for  a  dish  of  round  Potatoes  and  three  heads  of 
Cauliflower.  Mr.  W.  W.  Nell,  Wenvoe,  obtained  firsts  for  six  Beetroots 
and  a  dish  of  kidney  Potatoes,  Mr.  Geo.  Shewring  was  awarded  first 
prize  for  fifty  pods  of  Peas,  first  for  fifty  pods  of  Runner  Beans,  and  first 
for  thirty  pods  of  Broad  Beans. 
The  florists  of  Cardiff  made  a  very  attractive  display  of  bouquets, 
buttonholes,  crosses,  and  wreaths,  and  it  is  noticeable  that  the  competi¬ 
tion  in  this  class  is  getting  keener  every  year.  Mr.  W.  Treseder  was 
awarded  the  first  prize  and  the  R.H.S.  silver  medal  for  the  best  bridal 
bouquet  in  the  show.  Mr.  A.  E.  Price,  Cardiff,  obtained  first  prize  for  a 
hand  bouquet,  also  for  a  cross,  and  a  wreath. 
The  trade  was  in  great  evidence  with  non-competitive  exhibits  at 
this  year’s  show.  Messrs.  W.  &  J.  Birkenhead  of  Sale  were  present 
with  an  extensive  collection  of  Ferns,  for  which  they  were  awarded  a  silver- 
gilt  medal.  Messrs.  W.  Clibran  &  Son,  Altrincham,  bad  a  good  and  varied 
collection  of  succulents,  as  interesting  but  possibly  not  as  saleable  as 
the  exhibits  of  the  other  nurserymen.  A  silver-gilt  medal  was  awarded 
to  the  firm  for  this  collection.  Messrs.  Cutbush  &  Sons,  Loudon,  also 
had  a  silver-gilt  medal  for  a  stand  of  miscellaneous  plants  ;  and  Messrs. 
Dicksons,  Ltd.,  Chester,  were  similarly  treated  for  their  stand  of  hardy 
herbaceous  cut  flowers.  Messrs.  Phelps  &  Co.  were  awarded  a  silver 
medal  for  floral  decorations,  and  certificates  of  merit  w’ere  given  to  Mr. 
Geo.  Drake,  Cardiff,  for  a  collection  of  Zonal  Pelargoniums  ;  and  to  Mr. 
R.  Morrow,  Leominster,  for  a  collection  of  Dahlias. 
WESTON-SUPER-MARE. — August  I.jth. 
This  Society  has  been  revived  after  a  lapse  of  six  years,  and  judging 
from  what  the  e.xhibition  there  is  every  likelihood  of  its  once  more 
taking  its  place  as  one  of  the  most  popular  fixtures  in  the  West  of 
England.  Messrs.  W.  C.  Thomas  and  W.  H.  Webb  are  the  Honorary 
Secretaries,  and,  though  new  to  the  work,  acquitted  themselves  to  the 
satisfaction  of  all  concerned.  Grove  Park,  with  the  adjoining  Glebe 
House  Field,  are  admirably  adapted  for  the  purpose  of  holding  these 
exhibitions,  and  nothing  was  wanting  to  make  the  show  the  success  it 
proved  to  be. 
In  the  open  classes  the  competition  was  close  and  good  all  round. 
For  twelve  stove  and  greenhouse  plants  Mr.  J.  Cypher,  Cheltenham,  was 
first,  having  grand  back  row  plants  of  Caryota  sobolifera,  Kentia 
Belmoreana,  K.  Fosteriana,  Latania  borbonica,  with  Crotons  Victoria 
and  Sunset  in  fine  form.  The  flowering  plants  were  Ericas  Thompsoni 
and  tricolor  vera,  Ixora  Pilgrimi,  Bougainvillea  Sanderiana,  Rondeletia 
speciosa,  and  Stephanotis  floribunda.  Mr.  W.  Rowland,  gardener  to 
W.  Brock,  Esq.,  Exeter,  was  a  very  good  second,  his  best  being  fresh, 
well-flowered  specimens  of  Stephanotis  floribunda,  Bougainvillea  glabra, 
Allamanda  nobilis,  Clerodendron  Balfourianum,  Dipladenia  amabilis, 
and  Ixora  Williamsi.  The  first  prize  for  six  flowering  plants  went  to 
Mr.  Cypher,  who  had  a  grand  specimen  of  Erica  obbata  purpurea,  and 
perfectly  flowered  specimens  of  Erica  Marnockiana,  Statice  profusa, 
Clerodendron  Balfourianum,  Rondeletia  speciosa  major,  and  Anthurium 
Scherzerianum.  Mr.  Rowland  was  again  second,  showing  Bougainvillea 
glabra,  Stephanotis  floribunda,  and  Ixora  aurantiaca  in  fine  condition. 
Mr.  Rowland  succeeded  in  beating  Mr.  Cypher  in  the  class  for  a  single 
stove  plant  with  a  finely  flowered  Stephanotis  floribunda,  but  in 
the  corresponding  class  for  a  greenhouse  plant  Mr.  Cypher  was  first  for 
a  grand  specimen  of  Lapageria  rosea. 
Fine-foliaged  plants  made  an  imposing  display.  Mr.  Cypher  was 
first  for  six,  showing  fine  specimens  of  Cycas  revoluta,  Kentia  Fosteriana, 
Latania  borbonica,  Kentia  australis,  Croton  Johannis,  and  Croton  Baron 
J.  Rothschild  ;  Mr.  Rowland  was  second  ;  Messrs.  Brooks  &  8on,  Weston- 
super-Mare,  third  ;  and  an  extra  prize  went  to  Mr.  C.  Holland,  gardener 
to  Mrs.  Campbell,  Weston-super-Mare.  A  beautifully  coloured  specimen 
of  Croton  Chelsoni  gained  Mr.  Cypher  the  first  prize  for  a  single  fine- 
foliaged  plant,  Mr.  Rowland  following  w’ith  Croton  Johannis,  also  in 
perfect  condition. 
Four  competed  with  groups  arranged  for  effect,  Mr.  Rowland  having 
excellent  materials,  and  displaying  great  taste,  taking  the  lead.  Mr. 
W.  Applet^on,  Weston-super-Mare,  was  a  good  second,  his  group  including 
numerous  Orchids  and  a  variety  of  other  well-grown  plants,  which  only 
wanted  a  better  background  to  show  them  off  to  the  best  advantage. 
Messrs.  Brooks  &  Son  also  made  a  gocd  display,  and  were  placed  third, 
an  extra  prize  going  to  Mr.  W.  Summerhayes,  gardener  to  H.  Pethick, 
Esq.,  Weston-super-Mare.  Ferns  were  well  shown.  With  eight  exotic 
varieties  Mr.  Rowland  was  first,  showing  fine  specimens  of  Davallia 
bullata,  Actinopteris  raida,  Neottopteris  nidus,  Dicksonia  squarrosa, 
