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Mr.  Morris  was  first.  For  eighteen  Dahlias  Mr.  Walker  was  first  and 
Messrs.  Harkness  &  Sons,  Bedale,  second. 
In  the  class  for  twentv-four  Boses  the  latter  were  first  with 
Alfred  Colomb,  Danemark,  Ulrich  Brunner,  Alfred  Colomb,  Duke  of 
York,  Charles  Lefebvre,  La  France,  and  Marie  Baumann  in  fine  condition  ; 
Mr.  J.  A.  May,  Bedale,  being  second. 
Mr.  May  was  first  with  twelve  bunches  of  herbaceous  flowers, 
including  Scabiosus  caucasicus,  Pyrethrum,  Brigeron,  Centaurea  rosea, 
Eryngium,  Montbretia  grandiflora,  and  Coreopsis  tinctoria. 
In  the  classes  for  Gladioli,  Hollyhocks,  Asters,  Carnations,  and 
Picotees  the  chief  prizes  were  won  by  Mr.  Fiowdy,  Newcastle,  who 
staged  some  .admirable  flowers.  Bpergnes,  baskets  of  flowers,  bridal 
bouquets,  hand  bouquets,  and  ladies’  sprays  were  excellent  ;  Messrs. 
Summers  (Sunderland),  Edmondson  (Newcastle),  and  Battersby  (Swal- 
well)  being  the  principal  prizetakers. 
For  six  dishes  of  fruit,  distinct,  Mr.  Summers  was  first  with  Grapes, 
Black  Hamburgh  and  Muscat  of  Alexandria,  Queen  Pine,  large  Melon, 
Duchesse  d’Angouleme  Pears,  and  Bellegarde  Peaches  ;  the  same 
exhibitor  was  first  for  three  dishes  of  fruit.  For  a  collection  of  vege¬ 
tables  of  six  varieties  there  were  twelve  entries  and  eight  prizes.  Mr. 
William  Eeay,  Felling,  was  first  with  splendid  Leeks,  Turnips,  Cucum¬ 
bers,  fresh  and  good  Carrots,  Parsnips,  and  Celery.  Leeks,  as  usual  here, 
were  a  grand  sight.  Fourteen  exhibits  were  staged,  Mr.  J.  Collins, 
West  Wylam,  being  first,  and  Mr.  John  Liddle,  Felling  Gate,  second. 
Several  prizes  were  offered  for  collections  of  vegetables.  In  the  open 
class  Mr.  J.  Lawson  was  first  for  six  varieties,  three  of  each,  which  were 
magnificent  examples  of  good  culture.  These  were  shown  in  a  basket 
about  5  feet  6  inches  in  diameter,  and  included  Celery,  magnificent 
Leeks,  Cucumbers,  Vegetable  Marrows,  Cauliflowers,  Potatoes,  and  Bed 
Cabbages.  Peas,  as  single  dishes,  were  well  shown  in  this  class. 
The  Society  gave  in  prizes  last  year  £154,  and  have  a  balance  in 
hand  of  £112.  So  that  it  is  in  a  very  prosperous  condition,  and 
with  such  an  energetic  Secretary  and  Committee  the  future  of  the  Society 
is  safe. — Bernaed  Cowan,  F.E.H.S. 
BEADING. — August  28th. 
The  summer  show  of  the  Beading  Horticultural  Society  was  held  on 
Wednesday  in  charming  weather.  The  site  chosen  was  the  Forbury 
Gardens,  and  it  would  be  difficult  to  find  a  more  suitable  spot  for  an 
exhibition  of  this  kind.  The  usual  method  of  long  lines  of  tables  was 
dispensed  with,  and  the  character  of  showing  thb  exhibits  was  similar 
to  that  seen  at  the  Eegent’s  Park  shows — viz.,  arrangement  on  sloping 
banks  interspersed  by  walks.  With  regard  to  the  exhibits  themselves  the 
quality  on  the  whole  was  good  ;  but  owing  to  it  being  so  close  to  the 
time  of  our  going  to  press,  coupled  with  the  extreme  lateness  in  judging, 
we  are  deterred  from  giving  a  full  detailed  report  of  the  show. 
Groups  of  plants  arranged  for  effect  were  a  feature.  For  a  group 
occupying  200  square  feet,  Mr.  E.  Wills,  Shirley,  Southampton,  was 
granted  the  highest  award  for  well  grown  flower  and  foliage  plants 
tastefully  arranged.  The  second  place  was  taken  by  Mr.  Pope,  gardener 
to  J.  P.  White,  Esq,,  Wargrave,  Mr.  Abery,  Tylehurst,  following  with 
the  third.  Mr.  Goddard  was  first  for  a  group  occupying  75  square  feet, 
in  which  taste  in  arrangement  was  displayed.  The  second  prize  fell  to 
Mr.  Mayne,  gardener  to  Miss  Wallis,  Walmer,  and  the  third  to  Mr. 
Alexander,  gardener  to  A.  Hewett,  Esq.,  Beading. 
Mr.  Turton,  gardener  to  J.  Hargreaves,  Esq.,  was  awarded  first  prize 
for  four  Coleus  in  pots,  exhibiting  well-grown  examples.  Mr.  Goddard, 
gardener  to  Mr.  T.  W.  Hornslow,  Beading,  and  Mr.  Willis,  gardener  to 
H.  J.  Simmonds,  Esq.,  Caversham,  followed  with  second  and  third  in 
the  order  named.  For  four  stove  and  greenhouse  Ferns  Mr.  Pope  was 
first  with  well-grown  plants,  followed  by  Mr.  Goddard  and  Mr.  E. 
Hewett,  Beading,  second  and  third.  The  premier  prize  for  six  stove 
and  greenhouse  Ferns  was  well  won  by  Mr.  Willis  with  fine  examples. 
Mr.  Dockerill,  gardener  to  C.  W.  Palmer,  Esq.,  Beading,  followed,  a  good 
second. 
Mr.  H.  J.  Simmonds  was  first  for  four  stove  and  greenhouse  plants, 
staging,  amongst  others,  well-flowered  Allamanda  Hendersoni  and 
Eucharis  amazonica.  The  same  exhibitor  also  staged  the  beat  four 
variegated  foliage  plants,  conspicuous  amongst  which  was  a  fine 
Alocasia  macrorhiza  variegata,  Mr.  Pope  taking  the  second  place  in  this 
class. 
Mr.  Finch,  gardener  to  H.  Marriott,  Esq.,  Coventry,  claimed  the 
premier  award  for  six  foliage  plants.  Mr.  E.  Willis  took  the  second 
place,  and  the  third  award  fell  to  G.  W.  Palmer,  Esq.  Mr,  Finch  was  a 
good  first  for  six  stove  and  greenhouse  plants,  in  whose  exhibit  were 
several  well-grown  specimens,  A  bright  feature  in  the  show  was  the 
magnificent  Fuchsias  staged  by  Mr,  Bright,  gardener  to  J.  B.  Karslake, 
Esq.,  which  gained  an  undoubted  first  prize  in  the  class  for  six.  Mr. 
Turton,  gardener  to  J.  Hargreaves,  Esq.,  Maiden  Erleigh,  was  a  good 
second.  Mr.  Mayne  was  first  for  three  Fuchsias,  followed  by  Mr. 
Goddard  and  Mr.  Hinton,  gardener  to  Major  Battiscombe,  Bath  Boad, 
second  and  third.  Mr.  Woolford,  gardener  to  A.  Palmer,  Esq.,  Beading, 
staged  good  double  Zonal  Pelargoniums,  for  which  he  was  awarded  first 
prize  ;  Mr.  Bright  following  with  second. 
Fruit  was  well  shown,  and  the  competition  fairly  keen.  For  eight 
dishes  Mr.  Goodman,  gardener  to  Miss  Hammersley,  Bourne  End,  was 
first,  staging  Muscat  of  Alexandria  and  Mrs.  Pince  Grapes,  with 
Peaches,  Nectarines,  Figs,  Apricots,  Pears,  and  a  Melon.  Mr.  Smith, 
gardener  to  B.  Overy,  Esq.,  Henley-on-Thames,  and  Mr.  Waite,  gardener 
to  Hon.  W.  P.  Talbot,  Glenhurst,  were  equal  seconds  ;  and  Mr.  Cole, 
gardener  to  Sir  G.  Bussell,  Bart.,  Beading,  third.  Mr.  Smith  had  the 
best  dish  of  Peaches,  followed  by  Mr.  Bowerman,  gardener  to  C.  Hoare, 
Esq.,  Basingstoke  ;  and  Mr.  Osborn,  gardener  to  Bev.  J.  G.  Palmer, 
Beading,  second  and  third.  Mr.  Howard,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Myers, 
Benham  Park,  was  first  for  Nectarines.  Mr.  Ashman,  gardener  to 
C.  Crews,  Esq.,  Wokingham,  second  ;  and  Mr.  Boss,  gardener  to  Colonel 
H.  Houblon,  Newbury,  third.  Mr.  Goodman  had  the  best  dish  of  Figs, 
followed  by  Mr.  Ashman  second,  and  Mr.  Dockerell  third.  The  first 
prize  for  Nectarines  fell  to  Mr.  Dannes,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Cookson, 
Bracknell ;  second,  Mr.  Howard.  For  three  dishes  of  Plums,  Mr. 
Bowerman  was  first,  Mr.  Goodman  second,  and  Mr.  Osman  third. 
Mr.  Smith  was  a  good  first  for  three  bunches  of  white  Grapes,  stag¬ 
ing  fine  examples  of  Muscat  of  Alexandria.  Mr.  Dennes  was  second 
with  the  same  variety  ;  and  Mr.  Cole  third.  The  last  named  exhibitor 
was  a  good  first  for  three  bunches  of  black  Grapes,  showing  perfect 
bunches  of  Black  Alicante  ;  Mr.  Dennes  was  a  good  second  ;  and  Mr. 
Bowerman  third.  Mr.  Lane,  gardener  to  J.  D.  Smith,  Esq.,  Ascot,  was 
first  for  three  bunches  of  Black  Hamburghs,  with  good  pieces;  Mr. 
Ashman  was  second  ;  and  Mr.  Dennes  toook  the  third  place. 
Cut  flowers  made  a  good  display,  and  a  distinct  feature  in  the  show 
was  formed  by  the  admirable  collections  of  vegetables  staged  in  competi¬ 
tion  for  the  prizes  offered  by  various  nurserymen  ;  several  miscellaneous 
exhibits  also  added  to  the  brightness  of  the  show. 
HAEDY  FBUIT  GABDEN. 
rrult  Room. — The  thorough  overhauling  and  cleaning  of  the  store 
room  for  fruit  is  a  matter  of  primary  importance,  cleanliness  and  sweet¬ 
ness  of  the  surroundings  being  essential  for  the  proper  preservation  of 
fruit.  Be  pair  defective  woodwork  and  shelves,  make  the  ventilation 
perfect,  well  scrub  the  shelves  and  floor,  reaching  every  crevice  and 
corner,  and  limewash  the  walls.  When  these  matters  have  been  com¬ 
pleted  leave  the  structure  to  become  thoroughly  dry  by  admitting 
abundance  of  air  before  storing  any  fruit. 
Gatberlngr  Early  Apples  and  Pears. — Early  varieties  of  Apples, 
including  Devonshire  Quarrenden,  Bed  Astrachan,  Irish  Peach,  Duchess 
cf  Oldenburg,  Keswick  Codlin,  and  Lord  Suffield,  should  be  gathered 
shortly  before  being  fully  ripe,  and  stored  carefully.  Also  look  over 
early  Pear  trees,  and  gather  the  most  forward  fruits  of  Jargonelle, 
Williams’  Bon  Chretien,  Citron  des  Carmes,  and  Beurr4  Giffard.  When 
the  faintest  tinge  of  yellow  is  seen  and  the  fruits  part  readily  from  the 
stalk  when  lifted  are  sufficient  indications  that  the  best  moment  for 
picking  them  has  arrived.  These  Pears,  if  stored  carefully  in  a  cool 
room  for  a  few  days,  are  improved  in  flavour,  and  do  not  become  mealy, 
like  those  fruits  left  too  long  on  the  trees.  It  is  best,  therefore,  to 
gather  a  few  at  a  time,  and  thus  prolong  the  season  of  securing  them  in 
the  best  condition. 
Preserving:  Ripe  Prult  on  Walls.  —  Apricots,  Peaches,  and 
Nectarines  in  the  process  of  ripening  are  subject  to  the  attacks  of  black¬ 
birds  and  thrushes.  To  protect  them  net  up  with  hexagon  netting, 
which  will  also  keep  away  wasps  and  flies.  The  fruits  ought,  however, 
to  be  gathered  before  they  become  fully  ripe  and  fall,  but  to  avert 
injury,  should  this  happen,  suspend  nets  below  to  catch  them.  The  fruit 
of  Morello  Cherries,  fully  ripe  and  black,  are  tasty  as  well  as  attractive 
to  birds,  and  need  protection.  Employ  hexagon  netting  for  protection, 
also  fcr  Bed  and  White  Currants  and  Plums.  Earwigs,  woodlice  and 
ants  are  likewise  troublesome  to  ripening  fruit.  Close  up  holes  and 
crevices  in  walls,  and  trap  persistently  by  the  usual  methods. 
Outdoor  Vines. — Keep  the  laterals  shortened  back  if  they  are 
making  much  growth,  and  secure  the  main  extensions  well  in,  so  as  to 
expose  the  bunches  to  light,  air,  and  sun.  The  shade,  however,  afforded 
by  the  principal  leaves  to  black  varieties  of  Grapes  is  beneficial  when 
the  colouring  commences,  white  varieties  ripening  better  in  the  full  sun, 
ITalllngr  In  and  Ripening:  Wood  on  Wall  Trees.  —  Nailing 
or  tying  in  shoots  as  they  advance  in  growth  is  best  calculated  to 
preserve  a  regularity  of  distribution  over  the  available  space,  and  to 
insure  wood  ripening.  The  heat  and  shelter  of  the  wall  does  this  most 
effectually  when  superfluous  wood  is  thinned  out,  and  undue  crowding 
of  the  most  promising  shoots  avoided. 
Assisting  Fruit  Trees, — Where  heavy  crops  are  hanging  some 
assistance  should  be  afforded  to  the  roots  to  enable  the  trees  to  bear  the 
extra  strain.  Liquid  manure  may  be  given  with  good  effect  now  that 
the  soil  has  been  well  moistened  with  rain.  Guano  mixed  with  soil  and 
sprinkled  over  the  roots  in  damp  weather  or  well  washed  in  with  water 
is  excellent.  It  may  also  be  given  in  solution  at  the  rate  of  1  lb.  of 
guano  to  20  gallons  of  water.  It  is  not  only  necessary  to  assist  the 
swelling  fruit,  but  trees  making  weakly  growth  require  invigorating, 
and  fruit  buds  need  nourishment  to  enable  their  swelling  boldly,  thus 
storing  matter  for  the  forthcoming  season. 
Strawberries, — Continue  to  prepare  ground  and  plant  Strawberries, 
not  expecting,  however,  that  later  planting  will  give  the  best  returns 
the  first  season,  though  they  may  give  useful  crops.  Much  depends  on 
