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best  that  has  been  seen  in  Ne'vcastle  for  many  years.  Amongst  the  great 
centres  of  attraction  were,  of  course,  the  bouquets,  baskets  of  flowers, 
and  epergnes.  Altogether  better  (juality  of  flowers  were  used  this  year, 
there  was  more  diffusion  of  colour,  and  much  more  taste  seemed  to  have 
been  displayed  in  the  general  arrangement.  Many  choice  Orchids  were 
used  in  the  floral  decorations.  The  sprays  were  also  very  fine.  The 
general  excellence  of  the  bouquets  was  so  high  that  the  Judges  had 
considerable  difficulty  in  giving  their  awards.  The  same  may  be  said  of 
the  baskets. 
There  were  about  500  Hyacinths  staged,  and  many  recently  introduced 
varieties  were  to  be  found  amongst  them.  Several  stands  of  Roses  were 
shown  in  good  colour  and  bloom,  and  the  show  of  Auriculas  was  also  one 
that  claims  attention  The  increased  encouragement  given  by  the  Society 
for  the  cultivation  of  these  flowers  is  having  its  effect.  The  collection 
was  exceptionally  fine  considering  the  season.  The  groups  of  flowers 
and  plants  were  excellent  both  in  arrangement  and  quality,  the 
extra  inducements  offered  to  amateurs  having  had  a  beneficial  effect. 
Too  much  praise  cannot  be  bestowed  upon  the  exertions  put  forward  by 
exhibitors  in  this  department.  In  Azaleas,  Cinerarias,  Primulas,  and 
bulbs  of  various  kinds,  the  quality  was  far  ahead  of  anything  previously 
seen  here. 
There  were  many  stands  “  not  for  competition,”  and  many  novelties. 
Most  striking  was  a  cluster  of  blue  Primroses  sent  by  Mr,  James 
Douglas,  Bookham.  Messrs.  Wm.  Clibran  &  Son,  Altrincham  and 
Manchester,  showed  a  general  assortment  of  stove  and  exotic  plants 
containing  over  forty  novelties  rarely  met  with.  There  were  yellow 
Callas,  Boronias,  and  many  others.  The  firm  also  makes  a  speciality  of 
Carnations,  and  among  the  many  choice  blooms  on  exhibition  was  a  new 
one  called  Yellow  Wonder,  an  enormous  bloom  of  rich  colour  and  delicate 
perfume.  Messrs.  Pearson,  Notts,  staged  Daffodils  in  grand  form.  They 
had  all  the  newest  varieties  on  exhibition,  including  Madame  de  Graaf. 
It  is  a  superb  bloom,  but  the  price  is  at  present  rather  prohibitive.  All  other 
sorts  were  exhibited,  from  the  large,  rich  yellow  Glory  of  Leyden  to  the 
miniature  mountain  species  Angel’s  Tears,  and  a  special  feature  was  made 
of  the  red  cup  varieties.  Messrs,  Fell  &  Co.,  Hexham,  also  had  a  good  show 
of  plants  of  various  kinds.  Other  exhibits  included  Messrs.  Emley  &  Sons, 
Newcastle,  horticultural  implements  of  various  kinds  ;  Mr.  H.  H.  Hilliar, 
Darlington,  plants  ;  Messrs.  W.  Edwards  &  Son,  Sherwood,  Notts,  table 
decorations  ;  Messrs.  J.  Thomson  &  Son,  Forest  Hall,  plants  ;  Messrs. 
T.  A.  Hutchinson  &  Co.,  Forest  Hall,  plants  ;  Mr.  J.  G.  McKenzie, 
Heddon-on-the-Wall,  Orchids  ;  Mr.  W.  Lawrenson.  Yarm,  plants  ;  and 
Mr.  A.  E.  Campbell,  Gourock,  N.B.,  plants.  The  show  was  well 
patronised  during  tlie  day.  The  Blue  Hungarian  Band,  which  had 
been  specially  engaged,  gave  concerts  of  high-class  music  during  the 
afternoon  and  evening,  and  the  programmes  were  greatly  enjoyed. 
We  give  the  names  of  the  prizewinners  in  a  few  of  the  open  classes. 
In  the  open  section  there  were  several  splendid  exhibits  from  various 
growers  of  repute.  For  a  group  of  miscellaneous  plants  arranged  for 
effect  in  a  space  of  60  square  feet,  Mr.  G.  MacDougall  was  first,  Mr. 
J,  McIntyre  second,  and  Mr.  H.  Hilliar  third.  The  successful  exhibitors 
of  three  specimen  flowering  plants  were  Messrs.  J.  McIntyre,  T. 
Wheeler,  and  H.  Hilliar,  in  the  order  in  which  their  names  are  given. 
For  three  Orchids  Mr.  T.  Wheeler  went  to  the  front,  followed  by  Mr.  W. 
Lawrence  and  Mr.  .J.  McIntyre.  The  last  named  was  successful  with 
four  Dielytras  ;  Mr.  W.  Pitt  was  second,  while  for  four  Deutzias  the  best 
were  staged  by  Messrs.  W.  Pitt,  T.  Wheeler,  and  H.  Hdliar.  Mr.  J. 
McIntyre  sent  the  best  Spiraeas,  and  Mr.  W.  Pitt  the  best  Cinerarias. 
Primulas  and  Cyclamens  were  well  staged  by  Messrs.  G.  MacDougall 
and  T,  Wheeler,  and  Lily  of  the  Valley  by  Mr.  W.  R.  Armstrong.  As 
has  been  said,  Auriculas  were  well  shown.  The  principal  prizewinners 
including  Messrs.  T.  E.  Hay,  R.  Willis,  S.  Bewick,  G.  Lee,  J.  Ellison, 
J.  Cawthorne,  and  J.  Gardener. 
Very  bright  and  interesting  were  the  many  bulbous  plants  in  pots. 
There  were  classes  for  Hyacinths,  Tulips,  and  Daffodils,  and  each  con¬ 
tained  specimens  of  excellent  quality.  The  use  of  moss  for  covering  the 
surface  of  the  soil  was  prohibited.  In  the  Hyacinth  classes  the  successful 
stagers  were  Messrs.  G.  MacDougall,  D.  Wylam,  T.  Wheeler,  A.  E. 
Campbell,  H.  Dewar  &  Co.,  and  W.  Lawrenson.  For  Tulips,  the  prizes 
went  to  Messrs.  G.  MacDougall,  D.  Wylam,  T.  Wheeler,  and  E.  Callaghan  ; 
while,  practically,  the  same  names  were  on  the  cards  in  the  Daffodil 
classes.  Mr.  G.  MacDougall  was  the  premier  exhibitor  of  both  Gloire  de 
Dijon  and  Marechal  Niel  Roses,  and  Mr.  M.  Wheatley  of  Show  and 
Fancy  Pansies. 
Table  decorations,  bouquets,  sprays,  and  buttonholes  were  beautifully 
arranged.  For  a  vase  or  epergne  for  the  drawing-room  Mr.  T.  Battensby 
was  first.  Miss  Edmondson  second,  and  Mr,  A.  Lawless  third.  For  a 
basket  of  cut  flowers  Messrs.  Perkins  &  Son  were  first,  Mr.  F.  Edmondson 
second,  and  Mr.  W.  Lawrenson  third.  Messrs.  Perkins  &  Sons  were  also 
successful  in  the  classes  for  bridal  bouquets,  hand  bouquets,  sprays  for 
ladies,  and  buttonhole  bouquets. 
AURICULA  AND  PRIMULA.— April  26th. 
The  Auricula  and  Primula  Society  (Southern  Section)  held  its 
annual  exhibition  at  the  Drill  Hall,  Westminster,  on  Tuesday,  April  26th. 
The  exhibition  has  undoubtedly  grown  in  magnitude  and  excellence. 
The  majority  of  the  classes  were  well  filled,  and  in  many  instances  the 
competition  was  very  keen.  The  Alpine  classes  appear  to  be  very 
popular,  while  the  other  sections  were  satisfactory.  Great  interest  was 
manifest  in  the  Primula  species,  which  were  well  represented. 
In  the  class  for  twelve  Auriculas,  dissimilar,  Mr.  J.  Douglas,  Great 
Bookham,  Surrey,  secured  premier  honours  with  a  very  even  exhibit. 
The  varieties  were  Olympus,  grand  ;  Mrs.  Hen  wood.  George  Lightbody, 
Marmion,  Dr.  Hardy,  Acme,  George  Rudd,  Black  Bess,  Mrs.  Potts,  Mrs. 
Dodwell,  Negro,  and  Greenfinch.  Mr.  C.  Phillips.  Bracknell,  secured  the 
second  place  with  good  plants  of  Mrs.  Dranfield,  Marmion,  Heatherbell, 
Miss  Barnett,  and  Mrs.  Phillips.  Mr.  Wm.  Smith,  Bishops  Stortford, 
third ;  and  Mr.  J.  T.  Bennett- Poo,  Ashley  Place,  S.W.  fourth. 
Mr.  Chas.  Phillips  was  clearly  ahead  in  the  class  for  six  varieties, 
dissimilar,  with  good  plants  of  Geo.  Rudd,  M' s.  Phillips,  Mrs.  Barnett, 
Mrs.  Harwood,  Rich.  Headley,  and  John  Siraonite.  Mr.  W.  Smith 
proved  a  good  second  with  excellent  blooms  of  Black  Bess,  George  Rudd, 
and  Conservative.  Mr.  J.  T.  Bennett-Poe  third  with  very  good  plants  of 
Black  Bess,  Acme,  and  Rachel. 
Mr.  ,T.  Sargent,  Cobham,  proved  the  victor  in  a  class  for  four  varieties, 
in  a  very  keen  competition,  staging  good  plants  of  Mrs.  Potts,  Abb6  Llstz 
(the  premier  Auricula  in  the  show),  Mrs.  Dodwell.  and  Lancashire  Hero. 
Mr.  A.  S.  Hampton,  Reading,  second  with  good  examples  of  Heroine, 
George  Rudd,  and  the  Rev.  F.  D.  Horner.  Mr.  A.  R.  Brown,  Birmingham, 
third  with  a  good  Ajax.  Mr.  A.  Fisk,  Broxbourne,  fourth  ;  Mr.  Palmer, 
Shortlands,  fifth  ;  and  Rev.  L.  R.  Flood,  Merrow,  sixth. 
Mr.  P.  Hennell,  Winchmore  Hill,  was  first  for  two,  dissimilar,  with 
well-developed  plants  of  Rev.  F.  D.  Horner  and  Acme.  Mr.  J.  Sargent 
must  have  been  a  very  near  second  with  a  capital  plant  of  John  Simonite, 
the  other  variety  being  the  popular  Abbe  Listz.  Mr.  A.  R.  Brown  was 
placed  third  with  a  good  plant  of  Heatherbell,  and  a  weak  specimen  of 
Black  Bess.  Mr.  A.  S.  Hampton  fourth,  Mr.  W.  W.  Palmer  fifth,  and 
the  Rev.  L.  R.  Flood  sixth. 
A  good  competition  was  brought  out  in  the  class  for  a  single  specimen, 
green  edged,  Mr.  Phillips  being  placed  first  with  IMrs.  Henwood,  Mr. 
Sargent  second  with  a  good  specimen  of  Rev.  F.  D.  Horner,  and  Mr.  J. 
Douglas  third  with  the  same  variety.  Mr,  Sargent  was  awarded  first 
place  for  a  grey-edged  variety,  with  a  good  plant  of  Lancashire  Hero. 
Mr.  W.  Smith  second  with  Geo.  Rudd,  and  third  with  Rachel. 
The  single  specimen  plants  in  the  white-edged  varieties  were  excel¬ 
lent,  Mr.  Sargent  leading  with  the  charming  Heatherbell.  Mr. 
J.  Gilbert  second  with  a  very  good  Acme,  Mr.  Jas.  Douglas  third  with 
the  same  variety.  The  single  self  class  proved  a  very  popular  one,  and 
brought  out  a  numerous  entry.  Mr.  Fisk  was  first  with  Heroine, 
Mr.  Jas.  Douglas  second  with  Mrs.  Potts,  and  Mr.  W,  Smith  third  with 
the  same  variety. 
There  were  three  competitors  for  fifty  Auriculas,  and  the  premier 
honour  was  awarded  to  Mr.  J.  Douglas  for  a  really  good  exhibit.  The 
most  notable  varieties  were  Ruby,  Ajax,  Monarch,  Lord  of  Lome, 
Heroine,  Ariel,  Venus,  and  Mrs.  Dodwell.  The  Guildford  Hardy  Plant 
Nursery,  Guildford,  was  placed  second  with  a  very  even  collection. 
Phyllis,  Mrs.  A.  Potts,  Chas,  J.  Perry,  Brunette,  Ariel,  and  Potts’  Green 
were  very  good.  Mr.  Chas.  Phillips  third. 
The  Alpine  classes  were  well  filled  throughout.  In  the  class  for  twelve 
plants  Mr.  C.  Phillips  was  placed  first  with  a  grand  exhibit.  The  plants 
were  excellent  and  the  varieties  distinct  and  varied.  The  best  forms  were 
Mrs.  Martin  Smith,  Gladys,  Lady  C.  Walsh,  Evelyn  Phillips,  Vandyke 
(grand),  and  Perfection.  Mr.  Jas.  Douglas  was  second,  Britannia, 
Urania,  Firefly,  Dean  Hole,  and  Lord  Dudley  being  especially  good. 
A  good  competition  was  displayed  in  the  class  for  six  varieties,  Mr.  F. 
Whitbourne,  Great  Gearies,  Ilford  (gardener,  Mr.  J.  W.  Euston)  first 
with  Urania,  good  ;  Calypso,  The  Bride,  and  Psyche,  all  excellent 
varieties.  Mr.  C,  Phillips  second  wiih  larger  plants,  though  they  lacked 
the  finish  of  the  first  six.  Mr.  ,T.  Douglas  third.  For  four  Alpines  Mr. 
J.  W.  Euston  proved  the  winner.  Mr.  J.  Walker  was  second,  and  Mr. 
A.  R.  Brown  was  third. 
Mr.  C.  Phillips  was  placed  first  for  a  single  plant,  gold  centre,  with 
Clara,  Mr.  J,  T.  Bennett-Poe  second  with  Dean  Hole,  Mr.  Gilbert  third 
with  the  same  variety.  Mr.  C.  Phillips  was  again  successful  in  the  class 
for  a  s  ngle  specimen  with  a  white  or  cream  centre  with  Perfection  ;  Mr. 
Keen  second  with  Amazon,  Mr.  Douglas  third  with  Edith.  The  Guildford 
Hardy  Plant  Nursery  was  well  ahead  in  the  class  for  twelve  Fancy 
varieties.  The  best  were  Full  Moon,  Moonlight,  Old  Gold,  Buttercup, 
and  Belle.  Mr.  J.  Douglas,  Bookham,  second  with  good  specimens  of 
Golden  Plover,  Golden  Oriole,  good  ;  and  Acte. 
Mr.  J.  Douglas  outdistanced  all  competitors  for  twelve  Polyanthuses, 
exhibiting  fine  fresh  plants,  comprising  a  very  wide  range  of  colours  ; 
Mr.  G.  Dixon,  Chelford,  second  with  an  excellent  box  ;  and  Mr.  J.  W. 
Euston  third.  Mr.  J.  Douglas  was  the  only  competitor  for  single 
Primroses,  and  was  deservedly  awarded  the  first  prize  ;  the  plants  were 
large  and  the  flowers  well  developed.  The  double  Primroses  were  quite 
a  feature.  Messrs.  Paul  &  Son,  Cheshunt,  were  placed  first  with  fine 
pans  of  well  developed  plants.  The  Guildford  Hardy  Plant  Nursery 
was  second. 
A  very  interesting  collection  was  staged  in  the  competition  for 
twelve  distinct  species.  Mr.  Douglas  first  with  good  specimens  of 
P.  intermedia,  P.  pubescens,  and  P.  floribunda.  In  the  class  for  six 
species,  Mr.  J.  W.  Euston  was  placed  first  for  good  plants  of  P.  floribunda, 
P.  obconica,  P.  verticillata,  and  P.  intermedia.  The  Guildford  Hardy 
Plant  Nursery  was  second  with  a  very  pretty  basket.  Messrs.  Paul 
and  Son  third.  Mr.  J.  T.  Bennett-Poe  was  well  ahead  for  a  basket 
of  Primroses  arranged  for  effect.  Mr.  J.  Douglas  was.  second  with  an 
excellent  arrangement,  and  Messrs.  Paul  &  Son  third. 
Mr.  C.  Phillips  was  awarded  first  prize  for  a  seedling  self,  Mrs. 
Dranfield.  Mr.  Barefoot,  Croydon,  was  also  awarded  first  honours  for  a 
seedling,  with  gold  centre,  named  Mrs.  Barefoot.  Mr.  Phillips  second 
with  Miranda.  The  Guildford  Hardy  Plant  Nursery  was  first  for  a 
group  of  Primulas  or  Auriculas  artistically  arranged.  Mr.  Purnell- 
Purnell,  Streatham  Hill,  was  awarded  second  with  a  capital  basket,  and 
Mr.  Douglas  third. 
