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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
June  23, 
in  bloom,  and  was  followed  by  Mr,  G.  Dobson,  gardener  to  R.  Lawson, 
Esq.,  Clifton,  York,  with  Hydrangea  hortensis,  who  took  second  prize. 
Mr,  J.  McIntyre  was  well  ahead  for  six  foliage  plants  with  Croton 
Queen  Victoria,  C,  angustifolia.  Cycas  sinensis,  Kentia  Fosteriana, 
K.  Belmoreana,  and  one  other.  Mr.  Lawton  was  a  splendid  second  prize 
winner.  The  third  place  was  adjudged  to  Messrs.  R.  Simpson  &  Son,  and 
the  fourth  to  Mr.  W.  Vause.  Mr.  J.  McIntyre  was  again  first  for  three 
foliage  plants  with  Croton  Warreni,  Cycas  revoluta,  and  Kentia 
Belmoreana.  Mr.  W.  Townsend,  gardener  to  E.  B.  Faber,  Esq.,  was 
second  ;  and  Mr.  C.  Lawton  third. 
For  three  Azaleas  Mr.  J.  Sunley,  with  admirably  flowered  plants,  was 
first,  and  was  apparently  the  only  exhibitor.  Mr.  .T.  Cypher  won  with  a 
single  Azalea,  and  was  followed  by  Messrs.  W.  Jackson  &  Co.,  Bedale, 
and  Mr.  J.  R.  Rollinson,  who  were  second  and  third  respectively, 
Mr.  J.  McIntyre  had  grand  plants  of  Crotons  in  the  class  for  four,  and  was 
followed  by  Messrs.  R.  Simpson  &  Son  and  Mr.  C.  Lawton,  who  were  second 
and  third  respectively.  Mr.  J.  Cypher  was  first  for  three  Cape  Heaths 
with  depressa,  affinis,  and  ventricosa  grandiflora.  Mr.  C.  Lawton  secured 
second  place,  and  Mr.  J.  Sunley  third. 
For  six  exotic  Ferns  Mr.  J.  McIntyre  had  excellent  specimens  of 
Adiantum  Mariesi,  Microlepia  hirta  cristata,  Davallia  fijiensis,  and 
D,  Mooreana.  Mr.  J.  Snowden,  gardener  to  the  Rev.  G.  Yeats,  Heworth, 
was  a  very  good  second.  Mr.  J.  McIntyre  was  also  first  for  three  Ferns 
with  Davallia  fijiensis,  D.  Mooreana,  and  Gleichenia  rupestris  glaucescens. 
iMr.  F.  Nicholas  was  a  very  creditable  second,  and  Mr.  J,  Snowden  third. 
The  last  named  exhibitor  was  first  for  a  single  Fern  with  Adiantum 
farleyense.  Mr.  J.  McIntyre  was  second  with  the  same,  and  Mr. 
F.  Nicholas  third  with  Lomaria  zamisefolia. 
In  the  class  for  ten  hardy  Ferns, '^distinct,  the  competition  was  not 
Tery  keen,  Mr.  J.  Nicholson,  Bootham  Stray,  York,  being  first  with  fine 
specimens  of  Trichomanes  radicans,  Adiantum  pedatum,  Osmunda 
cristata,  and  others.  Messrs.  R.  Simpson  &  Son  were  placed  in  the  second 
position.  Messrs.  .J.  Nicholson  and  R.  Simpson  &  Son  maintained  the  same 
position  for  six  hardy  Ferns,  and  were  followed  by  Mr.  J,  Snowden. 
Orchids. 
The  Victoria  prize  for  a  group  of  Orchids  in  bloom,  arranged  for 
efiect,  occupying  space  not  exceeding  150  square  feet  (Palms  and  Ferns 
were  admissible),  was  secured  by  Mr,  J.  Cypher,  who  showed  in  his 
customary  splendid  style.  Not  only  was  there  excellence  in  the  quality 
of  the  Orchids  utilised,  but  the  arrangement  of  them  showed  consummate 
skill.  Mr.  .J.  Robson,  Altrincham,  was  second,  but  while  the  flowers  were 
of  fine  quality,  the  arrangement  lacked  the  grace  of  the  premier  group. 
For  ten  Orchids  ilr.  Jas.  Cypher  held  the  foremost  position  with 
handsome  specimens  of  Lmlia  purpurata  alba,  Thunia  Veitchi,  Cattleya 
Warneri,  Odontoglossum  hystrix  excellens,  Cattleya  lobata,  Epidendrum 
prismatocarpum,  L^elia  tenebrosa,  L.  purpurata  Schofieldiana,  and 
Cattleya  Mossise.  Mr.  Barker,  gardener  to  W.  P.  Burkenshaw,  Esq., 
Hull,  was  a  creditable  second ;  and  Mr.  W.  Townsend  third.  Mr. 
J.  Cypher  was  also  first  for  six  and  three  Orchids,  and  Mr.  C.  Lawton 
for  one  plant  with  a  grand  specimen  of  L^lia  purpurata.  In  the 
amateurs’  class  for  six  Orchids  Mr.  Barker  was  a  fine  first,  as  was  he  in 
the  special  class  for  four  Orchids,  the  prizes  being  giveif  by  Messrs. 
Backhouse  &  Son,  York. 
Pelargoniums  and  Fuchsias. 
Mr.  R.  McIntosh,  gardener  to  J.  T.  Kingston,  Esq.,  Clifton,  York, 
sent  superb  examples  in  the  class  for  twelve  Show  Pelargoniums.  The 
plants  were  perfect  examples  of  culture,  and  such  as  are  seldom  seen. 
The  varieties  comprised  Garibaldi,  Miss  Winnie  Kingston,  Madame 
Thibaut,  Madame  Hilare,  Lady  Isabella,  Kingston  Beauty,  Rose  Queen, 
Triomphe  de  St.  Mande,  Duchess  of  Bedford,  Edward  Perkins,  Queen 
Bess,  and  Tommy  Dodd.  Mr.  1.  Eastwood,  gardener  to  i\Irs  Tetley,  Fox- 
hill,  Weetwood,  secured  second  place,  and  also  staged  remarkable  plants. 
These  two  were  the  only  exhibitors  in  the  class.  The  same  position  was 
maintained  in  the  class  for  six  specimens,  but  was  reversed  for  three  plants. 
Mr.  H.  Pybus,  Ripon,  exhibited  superb  specimens  in  the  class  for  six 
Ivy-leaved  Pelargoniums,  the  varieties  Prince  of  Wales,  Beauty  of  Castle- 
hill,  and  Souvenir  de  Ctias.  Turner  being  the  best.  Mr.  I.  Eastwood  was 
second,  and  Mr,  R.  McIntosh  third.  Mr.  Eastwood  was  first  for  three 
Ivy-leaved  Pelargoniums  with  superior  plants.  The  second  prize  went  to 
Mr.  H,  Pybus,  and  the  third  to  Mr.  G.  Cottam,  Cottingham.  Mr.  I. 
Eastwood  was  first  for  three  double  Pelargoniums,  Mr.  H.  Pybus  being 
second,  and  Mr.  G.  Clarke,  gardener  to  Miss  Wharton,  York,  third. 
In  the  class  for  nine  double  Pelargoniums  Mr.  I.  Eastwood  was  a 
decided  first,  though  Messrs.  R,  Simpson  &  Son,  who  were  second,  showed 
very  finely.  Mr.  I.  Eastwood  was  in  great  form  in  the  class  for  twelve 
Zonal  Pelargoniums,  his  specimens  being  superb.  The  trusses  of  flowers 
were  large,  as  were  the  individual  pips.  Mr.  H,  Pybus  was  second  in  this 
class,  and  first  for  six  plants,  showing  well  in  each  instance.  Mr.  J. 
Eastwood  had  to  be  content  with  second  position,  but  went  ahead  of  Mr. 
Pybus  again  in  the  class  for  three  Zonals. 
Mr.  G.  Clarke  took  the  premier  award  for  three  splendid  Fuchsias, 
the  plants  being  of  fine  form  and  well  Howered.  Mr.  R.  McIntosh  was  a 
creditable  second,  and  Mr.  1.  Eastwood  third.  For  six  specimens  Mr.  R. 
McIntosh  went  to  the  front  in  good  style,  and  was  followed  by  Mr.  I. 
Eastwood  and  Mr.  G.  Clarke  in  the  order  in  which  the  names  are  given. 
Begonias,  Carnations,  and  Roses. 
Mr.  J.  Haigh,  gardener  to  G.  P.  Kirby,  Esq.,  York,  was  a  decided  first 
for  eight  Begonias  with  well  flowered  plants  ;  Mr.  G.  Clarke  was  second,  and 
Mr.  T.  Douthwaite,  gardener  to  Miss  Barstow,  Garrow  Hill,  York,  third. 
Messrs.  R.  Simpson  &  Son  and  G.  Clarke  were  the  only  exhibitors  in  the  class 
for  a  group  of  Begonias,  neither  showing  anything  specially  praiseworthy. 
Mr.  Jas.  TuHett,  gardener  to  Lord  Barnard,  Raby  Castle,  Darlington, 
was  the  only  exhibitor  in  the  class  for  a  group  of  Carnations.  He  was 
accorded  the  premier  award,  and  the  Malmaisons,  of  which  the  group 
was  mainly  composed,  deserved  this  honour.  For  twelve  Gloxinias  Mr. 
G.  Dobson  was  first  with  good  plants,  and  was  followed  by  Mr.  W. 
Fletcher,  gardener  to  T.  M.  Lambert,  Esq.,  York,  and  Mr.  W.  Spavin, 
gardener  to  J.  Bellerby,  Esq.,  York,  in  the  order  named.  Mr.  W. 
Fletcher  was  first  for  eight  tine  Calceolarias.  Mr.  E.  Everard,  gardener 
to  Mrs.  Gutch,  York,  was  second,  and  Mr.  W.  Spavin  third. 
The  class  for  a  collection  of  Roses  in  pots  did  not  bring  forth  anything 
particularly  praiseworthy.  Messrs.  W.  Jackson  &  Co.  were  first,  and  Mr. 
H.  Pybus  third,  there  being  apparently  no  second  prize  awarded.  In  the 
(•lass  for  nine  Roses  in  pots,  Messrs.  \V.  Jackson  &  Son  were  first,  Mr.  H. 
Pybus  second,  and  Mr.  I.  Eastwood  third.  For  seventy-two  cut  blooms, 
in  not  less  than  thirty-six  varieties,  Messrs.  J.  &  A.  May,  Bedale,  were  first, 
their  beat  blooms  being  Ulrich  Brunner,  Gustav  Piganeau,  Mar^chal  Neil, 
Mrs.  ,T.  Laing,  Niphetos,  The  Bride,  Caroline  Testout,  Fisher  Holmes, 
Marie  Verdier,  Buzanne  Marie  Rodocanachi,  and  Marie  Van  Houtte. 
Mr.  G.  Mount,  Canterbury,  with  smaller  flowers,  was  second. 
For  forty-eight  distinct  single  trusses,  Mr.  G.  Mount  was  decidedly 
first,  though  his  flowers  were  by  no  means  up  to  the  Canterbury  grower’s 
usual  form.  Messrs.  J.  &  A.  ^lay  were  second,  and  the  same  order  was 
maintained  for  thirty-six  distinct  single  trusses  ;  but  again  the  stands 
were  weak.  Messrs.  J.  Burrell  «fe  Co.,  Cambridge,  were  first  for  twenty- 
four  distinct  Roses,  the  blooms  of  Catherine  Mermet,  A.  K.  Williams,  The 
Bride,  Horace  Vernet,  La  France,  and  Innocente  Pirola  being  good. 
Mr.  G.  Mount  was  second,  and  Messrs.  J.  &  A.  May  third.  Messrs.  J. 
Burrell  &  Co.  and  G.  Mount  were  first  and  second  for  eighteen  varieties, 
Mr.  W.  Hutchinson,  Kirby  Moorside,  being  third. 
For  twelve  white  and  yellow  Roses,  in  not  less  than  six  varieties,  Mr. 
G.  Mount  was  first  with  Marechal  Niel.  Anna  Ollivier.  Niphetos,  Caroline 
Kuster,  Perle  des  Jardins,  and  iMarie  Van  Houtte.  Messrs.  J.  &  A.  May 
were  second,  and  Mr.  W.  Hutchinson  third.  In  the  amateurs’  classes  for 
twelve  and  eighteen  Roses  respectively,  Messrs.  W.  Hutchinson,  I.  East- 
wood,  J.  Mallender,  Worksop,  and  J.  Hume,  Clifton,  were  the  chief  prize- 
takers. 
Cut  Flowers. 
Messrs.  Perkins  &  Sons,  Coventry,  were  easily  first  with  a  hand 
basket  of  cut  flowers,  open.  ]\Ir.  Geo.  Webster,  Sunderland,  was  second  ; 
and  Mr.  Wm.  Vause.  Leamington,  third.  Messrs.  Perkins  &  Sons  were 
first  with  their  hand  basket  of  cut  flowers  (Orchids  excluded),  bridal 
bouquets,  and  for  ball  bouquets  ;  being  followed  by  iMessrs.  Webster, 
Vause,  and  Cotham,  Cottingham.  Pansies  were  not  extensively  shown. 
The  first  prize  for  forty-eight  Fancy  Pansies  was  taken  by  Mr.  John 
Smellie,  Busby,  Glasgow  ;  Mr.  M.  Campbell,  Blantyre,  N.B.,  taking  the 
second  prize.  Mr.  M.  Campbell  was  first  for  twenty-four  Fancy  Pansies. 
In  the  other  classes  Messrs.  Campbell,  Smellie,  and  Mr.  Ramsden,  Halifax, 
took  the  remaining  prizes. 
Fruit 
With  but  few  exceptions  there  was  a  deficiency  of  colour  in  the  Peaches 
and  Nectarines  shown.  White  Grapes,  too,  were  not  up  to  the  usual  high 
standard  one  has  been  accustomed  to  see  at  York.  Some  well-finished 
bunches  of  Black  Hamburghs  were  shown.  Mr.  J.  Tullett,  gardener  to 
Lord  Barnard,  Raby  Castle,  Darlington,  was  first  with  a  decorated  table 
of  ripe  fruit.  His  exhibit  comprised  well-finished  Black  Hamburgh  and 
good  bunches  of  Muscat  of  Alexandria  Grapes,  that  required  a  little 
more  time  to  finish  them,  a  small  Pine  Apple,  Royal  George  Peach,  Lord 
Napier  Nectarine,  Royal  Sovereign  Strawberry,  Bananas,  and  Figs. 
The  decoration  of  this  table  was  superb,  Mr.  Tullett  relying  chiefly  on 
Odontoglossum  Alexandra  and  Asparagus  plumosus,  a  few  Grasses 
being  lightly  distributed  throughout  the  whole.  Mr.  Goodacre,  gardener 
to  the  Earl  of  Harrington,  Elvaston  Castle,  was  second.  This  exhibitor 
had  the  best  dish  of  Royal  Sovereign  Strawberry  in  the  show.  IMr. 
Meindoe,  gardener  to  Sir  J.  W.  Pease,  Hutton  Hall,  was  third.  This 
exhibitor  had  the  best  dish  of  Lord  Napier  Nectarines  on  his  table  in  the 
show.  The  competition  between  the  last  two  exhibitors  was  very  close, 
but  eventually  Mr.  Goodacre  was  placed  second  by  only  a  few  points. 
Mr.  J.  Sinclair,  Blake  Street,  York,  obtained  fourth  prize.  The  flowers 
used  in  the  decoration  of  this  table  were  yellow  Iris. 
Mr.  MeIndoe  was  the  only  exhibitor  of  six  kinds  of  fruit,  and  was 
deservedly  awarded  the  first  prize.  It  consisted  of  Black  Hamburgh  and 
Foster’s  Seedling  Grapes,  a  Melon,  and  Peaches.  Mr.  Meindoe  was  also 
first  with  four  dishes,  showing  Black  Hamburgh  Grapes,  Scarlet  Premier 
Melon,  Stanwick  Elruge  Nectarine,  and  Brown  Turkey  Figs.  Mr. 
Easter,  gardener  to  Lord  St.  Oswald,  Nostell  Priory,  Wakefield,  was  a 
good  second.  The  third  prize  went  to  Mr.  Goodacre,  Lord  Lathom  being 
awarded  fourth  prize. 
For  three  bunches  of  Black  Hamburgh  Grapes,  Mr.  Jas.  Johnson, 
Boston  Spa,  was  an  easy  first  with  good  bunches,  having  large  well 
finished  berries  ;  Mr.  Leadbetter  second  ;  Mr.  J.  Tullett  third,  and  Mr. 
Alsopp.  gardener  to  S.  J.  Foljambe,  Esq.,  Osberton,  Worksop,  fourth. 
Mr.  J.  Tullett  was  first  with  white  Grapes,  showing  large  bunches  of 
Foster’s  Seedling  ;  Mr.  Nicholls,  gardener  to  Lady  Beaumont,  Carlton 
Towers,  second  with  Buckland  Sweetwater ;  Mr.  G.  Wilson,  gardener  to 
Sir  Jas.  Reckett,  Bart.,  Swanland  Manor,  Brough,  third. 
The  first  award  for  six  Peaches  went  to  Mr.  A.  Alderman,  gardener 
to  J.  D.  Ellis,  Esq.,  W orksop,  who  showed  fine  fruit  of  Hale’s  Early  ;  Mr. 
J.  Easter  was  a  close  second,  and  Mr.  J.  Wallis,  gardener  to  Ralph  Sneyd, 
Esq.,  Keele  Hall,  was  third.  Mr.  Pike,  gardener  to  C.  H.  Wilson,  Esq., 
Warter  Priory,  was  awarded  first  prize  for  six  Nectarines,  the  variety 
being  Lord  Napier  ;  Mr.  Goodacre  was  second  with  the  same  variety  ; 
Mr.  Slade,  gardener  to  the  Duke  of  Newcastle,  Clamber,  Worksop,  third. 
