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large  committee,  and  in  Mr.  George  Snailum  they  have  a  secretary 
deserving  of  their  confidence,  and  on  whom  the  major  portion  of  the 
work  devolves.  Upwards  of  10,000  persons  visited  the  show  during  the 
afternoon. 
PONTEFRACT  CASTLE. — August  18th. 
In  this  neighbourhood  the  combined  businesses  of  market  gardener 
and  Liquorice  grower  is  general.  The  historic  ruins  of  the  Castle 
standing  in  extensive  grounds,  now  laid  out  as  pleasure  grounds  with 
a  roomy  stretch  of  lawn,  form  an  admirable  place  for  holding  a 
horticultural  show.  It  is  also  the  nearest  centre  to  numerous  well- 
managed  and  extensive  garden  establishments  of  the  nobility  and  county 
families  around,  yet  no  previous  efforts  have  been  made  to  establish  a 
horticultural  society  worthy  of  so  highly  favoured  a  district.  To  remedy 
this  state  of  things  the  Committee  of  the  Castle  grounds  wisely  called  to 
their  aid  Mr.  Easter,  gardener  to  Lord  St.  Oswald  ;  Mr.  Taylor, 
gardener  to  Sir  J.  Ramsden  ;  Mr.  Fenner,  gardener  to  Lord  Crewe  ; 
Mr.  McFarlane,  gardener  to  Hope  Barton,  Esq.,  Stapleton  Park,  and 
several  others,  thus  forming  a  strong  Committee,  commanding  the 
confidence  of  the  public  and  exhibitors.  The  result  was  a  fine  show  in  all 
departments. 
One  large  tent  was  filled  with  stove  and  greenhouse  plants,  including4 
four  splendid  groups  of  plants  arranged  for  effect.  Mr.  T.  Sharp 
Almondbury,  secured  the  first  prize  with  an  exceedingly  creditable  display, 
surpassing  many  of  his  previous  efforts  in  a  very  successful  career  in  this 
department ;  Messrs.  Simpson  &  Sons,  Selby,  were  a  close  second  ; 
Messrs.  Lamprey  &  Son,  Ackworth,  were  placed  third,  showing  an 
exceedingly  neat  and  effective  arrangement.  Mr.  J.  Sunley,  Monk 
Fryston,  fourth.  Mr.  Sharp  was  first  for  six  stove  and  greenhouse  plants 
in  bloom,  which  included  fine  examples  of  Anthurium  Scherzenanum, 
Stephanotis  floribunda,  and  Pancratium  fragrans,  carrying  seven  massive 
umbels  of  bloom  ;  Messrs.  Simpson  &  Son  second,  and  Mr.  Sunley  third. 
For  six  fine  foliage  plants  Messrs.  Simpson  &  Son  were  first,  Mr.  Sharp 
second,  and  Mr.  Sunley  third.  Exotic  Ferns  were  represented  by  good 
examples.  Messrs.  Simpson  &  Son  first;  Mr.  Walker,  gardener  to  his 
Honour  Judge  Cadman,  second;  and  Mr.  Sharp  third.  For  twelve 
bunches  of  cut  bloom,  stove  and  greenhouse  flowers,  Mr.  Pearson,  gardener 
to  Mrs.  Tew,  Carlton  Grange,  was  first ;  Mr.  Taylor,  gardener  to  Sir  J. 
Ramsden,  Byram  Hall,  second  ;  Mr.  Lamprey  third. 
As  usual  Roses  were  well  shown  by  Messrs.  J.  &  R.  Callam,  Wake¬ 
field,  who  secured  first  prizes  for  the  Hybrid  Perpetual  classes  and  for 
Tea  Roses.  Herbaceous  cut  blooms  made  a  bright  and  very  effective 
display,  Mr.  Taylor  securing  first  position  with  a  stand  of  high  quality  ; 
Messrs.  J.  and  R.  Callam  were  second,  and  Messrs  Lamprey  &  Son  third. 
The  fruit  classes  were  generally  of  a  high  quality,  small  fruits  being 
especially  worthy  of  commendation.  Mr.  Nichols,  gardener  to  Lady 
Beaumont,  Carlton  Towers,  was  well  ahead  for  six  kinds,  including 
black  and  white  Grapes,  Madresfieid  Court  being  finely  finished  ;  second 
Mr.  Ketchil,  gardoner  to  Chas.  Simpson,  E9q ,  Ackworth  ;  and  third,  Mr. 
Taylor.  For  two  bunches  of  black  Grapes  Mr.  Nichols  secured  first  with 
Madresfieid  Court ;  Mr.  Fenner,  gardener  to  Earl  Crewe,  Fryston,  was 
second  ;  Mr.  Ketchil  third.  For’  white  Grapes  the  same  exhibitoi  s 
secured  the  prizes  in  the  same  order. 
CRYSTAL  PALACE  CO-OPERATIVE.-August  19th  and  20th 
Seldom  have  the  resources  of  the  Crystal  Palace  been  more  taxed 
than  was  the  case  last  week,  when  the  National  Co-operative  Society 
held  its  great  annual  show,  under  the  secretaryship  of  Mr.  E.  Owen 
Greening,  with  Mr.  G.  Waugh  as  Director.  Almost  the  whole  of  the 
centre  transept  was  occupied  with  exhibits  of  vegetables,  flowers,  plants, 
and  fruits.  Not  only  was  there  quantity,  but  also  quality,  the  vegetables 
especially,  both  from  amateur  and  professional  growers,  being  of  a  high- 
class  order.  It  would  be  a  great  advantage  if  the  Society  could  make  it 
a  rule  that  every  exhibit  should  be  correctly  named,  as  this  would  so 
materially  add  to  the  educational  value  of  the  exhibition.  For  example, 
there  were  scores  of  vegetables  unnamed,  and  these,  unfortunately, 
comprised  several  of  the  best  exhibits  in  the  show. 
The  entries  exceeded  in  number  and  variety  combined  those  of  any 
previous  year,  numbering  4321.  They  came  from  all  parts  of  the 
kingdom,  except  the  extreme  North  and  Scotland.  Each  division  of 
the  kingdom  competes  separately,  so  that  North  is  not  pitted  against 
South,  or  East  or  West.  The  contrast  in  respect  of  variety  of  exhibits  was 
remarkable  between  the  present  show  and  the  earlier  ones  of  ten  to 
twelve  years  ago,  when  Potatoes,  Cabbages,  and  a  few  other  leading 
vegetables  represen'ed  all  the  kinds  shown  by  workmen.  This  year  in 
the  industrial  section  Potatoes  lead  with  entries  of  239  dishes,  and  there 
were  also  146  entries  of  Beans,  107  of  Vegetable  Marrows,  86  of  Onions, 
83  of  garden  Turnips,  79  of  Peas,  79  also  of  Beet,  60  of  Shallots,  56  of 
garden  Carrots,  53  of  Lettuces,  38  of  Parsley,  35  of  Celery,  31  of 
Cabbages,  24  ot  Cauliflowers,  15  of  Radishes,  and  11  of  Leeks.  In  flowers 
also  the  workmen’s  section  shows  wonderful  development.  The  work¬ 
men’s  fruit  entries  numbered  159.  The  entries  in  the  section  for  members 
of  the  Agricultural  and  Horticultural  Association,  and  for  professional 
gardeners,  were,  of  course,  distinguished  by  the  inclusion  of  choice 
varieties  of  hothouse  fruit  and  greenhouse  plants  and  flowers.  The 
vegetables  ran  to  455  exhibits  ;  the  cut  flowers  entries  numbered  407  ; 
the  pot  plants  166,  many  being  for  collections  ;  and  the  fruit  155,  many 
of  these  being  also  collections. 
In  the  section  open  to  professional  gardeners  and  members  of  the 
Association  there  were  some  splendid  vegetables  shown,  though  col¬ 
lections  were  by  no  means  numerous.  In  the  class  for  ten  kinds  of 
vegetables  for  growers  in  the  southern  district,  Mr.  C.  J.  Waite,  gardener 
to  the  Hon.  P.  Talbot,  Glenhurst,  Esher,  was  a  good  first  with  a  stand 
comprising  Solid  White  Celery,  One  and  All  Cauliflower,  Ailsa  Craig 
Onions,  Intermediate  Carrots,  Blood  Red  Beet,  Leek,  Perfection  Tomato, 
Satisfaction  Potatoes,  Best  of  All  Runner  Beans,  and  Autocrat  Peas,  all 
in  fine  condition.  Mr.  J.  Holton,  Oxford,  was  a  good  second  with  best 
examples  of  Ailsa  Craig  Onions,  Intermediate  Carrots,  and  Satisfaction 
Potatoes.  Mr.  R.  Wadham,  Aston,  was  third,  and  Mr.  T.  Daon,  St.  Mary 
Cray,  fourth. 
Some  grand  specimens  were  staged  in  the  classes  for  One  and  All 
Runner,  ordinary  Scarlet  Runner,  and  French  Beans.  There  were 
upwards  of  thirty  dishes  in  all.  For  the  two  Runners  Mr.  J.  Holton 
was  first,  Mr.  Wadham  second,  and  Mr.  W.  Emerton,  Buckingham, 
third  ;  while  for  the  French  Beans,  Messrs.  W.  Emerton,  J.  Holton, 
and  O.  Basile,  gardener  to  Rev.  A.  Powell,  were  the  prizewinners. 
Longpod  and  Broad  Windsor  Beans  were  also  fine,  Mr.  R.  Tunbridge, 
Chelmsford,  and  W.  Emerton  being  the  respective  first  prizewinners. 
The  last  named  also  showed  the  best  Blood  Red  Beet,  and  Mr.  C.  J. 
Waite  the  best  Turnip-rooted.  Green  Cabbage,  for  quality  and  size 
without  coarseness,  were  good,  Mr.  O.  Basile  scoring.  Red  Cabbage 
under  the  same  restriction  was  finely  staged  by  Mr.  J.  Nowell,  Oxford. 
Carrots  in  different  varieties  were  splendidly  and  numerously  staged, 
the  best  coming  from  Messrs.  J.  Holton  and  W.  Emerton,  Mr.  C.  J.  Waite 
going  ahead  with  Early  Dwarf  Mammoth  Cauliflowers.  Mr.  O.  Basile 
was  most  successful  with  Cos  Lettuce,  and  was  followed  by  Messrs.  R. 
Wadham  and  W.  Palmer  in  the  order  named.  For  three  Cabbage 
Lettuces  Mr.  W.  Emerton  was  first,  Mr.  C.  J.  Waite  second,  and  Mr.  O. 
Basile  third. 
The  number  of  dishes  of  Potatoes  was  very  great,  and  seldom  have 
tubers  of  better  quality  been  staged  in  the  Crystal  Palace.  Not  one  or 
two,  but  many,  were  excellent.  For  a  collection  of  six  varieties,  three 
each  of  round  and  three  of  kidney,  distinct,  the  competition  was  good. 
Mr.  C.  J.  Waite  staged  the  best,  his  varieties  being  Snowdrop,  Supreme, 
Satisfaction,  London  Hero,  International,  and  Windsor  Castle.  Mr.  J. 
Holton  was  a  good  second,  and  Mr.  O.  Basile  a  creditable  third.  For  a 
single  dish  of  white  kidney  Potatoes  Mr.  C.  J.  Waite  was  first  with 
beautiful  examples  of  International,  Mr.  J.  Holton  being  second  with 
very  little  inferior  examples  of  the  same  variety.  Mr.  Wadham  was 
third.  Peerless  Rose,  in  fine  form,  won  for  Mr.  J.  Holton  the  premier 
award  in  the  class  for  coloured  kidneys.  Mr.  Wadham  was  second  with 
Mr.  Bresee,  and  Mr.  O.  Basile  third  with  Edgecote  Purple.  For  a  dish  ot 
white  round  Potatoes,  one  variety,  Mr.  C-  J.  Waite,  with  Windsor  Castle, 
again  secured  the  lead,  and  was  followed  by  Mr.  J.  Holton  with  the  same 
variety,  and  Mr.  R.  Chamberlain.  Mr.  W.  Emerton,  with  Lord  Tennyson, 
was  first  in  the  class  for  coloured  rounds,  Messrs.  J.  Holton  and  C.  J . 
Waite  following  in  the  order  named. 
The  prizes  in  the  four  classes  set  apart  for  Onions  were  very  keenly 
contested  for,  and  many  were  the  handsome  bulbs  exhibited.  They  were 
good  not  only  in  size  and  solidity,  but  also  in  appearance.  For  nine 
bulbs  from  spring-sown  seeds  Messrs.  W.  Emerton,  O.  Basile,  and  C.  J. 
Waite  annexed  the  prizes  in  the  order  in  which  their  names  are  here 
given.  In  the  class  for  White  Spanish  Mr.  R.  Chamberlain  was  a  fine 
first,  Mr.  J.  Holtin  second,  and  Mr.  F.  Yeale,  Oxford,  third  In  the 
remaining  two  Onion  classes  the  prizewinners  were  Messrs.  J.  Holton, 
R.  Wadham,  R.  Chamberlain.  G.  Palmer,  W.  Emerton,  and  F.  Veale. 
For  six  Parsnips  Mr.  O.  Basile  was  a  capital  first,  followed  by  Mr.  J. 
Holton  and  Mr.  C.  J.  Waite.  Mr.  W.  Emerton  secured  the  premier  prizes 
in  each  of  the  classes  for  Peas,  the  remaining  awards  being  divided 
between  Messrs.  J.  IIoltOD,  R.  Chamberlain,  R.  Wadham,  and  C.  Moody, 
Penge. 
Mr.  C.  J.  Waite’s  first  prize  exhibit  in  the  class  for  a  collection  of  six 
varieties  of  salids  was  most  creditable,  and  deserved  its  position.  It 
comprised  Celery,  Cucumbers,  Radishes,  Tomatoes,  Beet,  and  Lettuces. 
Mr.  R.  Wadham  was  a  capital  second,  and  Mr.  O.  Basile  third.  lor  three 
dishes  of  Tomatoes  in  distinct  varieties  Mr.  O.  Basile  was  first  with  Large 
Red,  Mammoth,  and  Perfection.  Mr.  A.  Tunbridge  was  second,  and  Mr. 
R.  Chamberlain  third.  For  a  single  dish  of  Tomatoes  the  prizes  went 
to  Messrs.  O.  Basile,  R.  Wadham,  and  W.  Emerton  in  the  order  in  which 
their  names  are  here  given. 
The  fruit  section  was,  of  course,  not  so  extensive  as  that  devoted  to 
vegetables,  but  some  handsome  products  were  staged  by  the  several 
growers.  The  classes  were  comparatively  few  in  number,  but  were  mostly 
well  filled.  For  a  collection  of  three  varieties  ot  cooking  Apples  Messrs. 
S.  Chapman,  W.  Emerton,  and  O.  Basile  all  staged  well  for  the  prizes, 
while  for  a  similar  number  of  dessert  varieties  Messrs.  R.  Felton,  St. 
Mary  Cray,  R.  Wadham,  and  0.  Basile  showed  best.  For  a  collection  of 
six  fruits,  exclusive  of  Pines,  the  premier  award  went  to  Mr.  C.  .1 .  Waite, 
whose  exhibit  comprised  blacis.  and  white  Grapes,  with  a  Melon,  Peaches, 
Nectarines  and  Apricots.  Mr.  T.  Osman,  Chertsey,  was  second  ;  and  Mr. 
R.  Chamberlain  third.  For  five  dishes  of  hardy  fruits  Mr.  T.  Osman  went 
ahead  with  Green  Gages,  Nectarines,  Peaches,  Figs,  and  Apricots.  The 
prizes  in  the  classes  for  single  dishes  of  fruits  were,  as  a  rule,  well 
contested  for,  and  some  of  the  fruits  were  fine. 
Cut  flowers  and  flowering  and  foliage  plants  in  pots  made  a  most 
attractive  display.  The  number  of  individual  exhibits  was  very  large,  and 
needless  to  say  several  of  them  were  of  high  quality.  There  were  classes 
for  almost  all  kinds  of  hardy  flowers  now  in  bloom,  with  others  for  Ferns, 
window  plants,  Liliums,  Begonias,  and  so  on.  Bouquets  and  baskets  of 
dowers  were  of  fair  average  quality,  several  of  them  being  far  too  dull 
and  heavy  to  be  really  effective.  The  premier  prizewinning  table  decora¬ 
tion  from  Mr.  W.  Smith  of  Harrow  was  most  creditable.  Unfortunately, 
we  cannot  give  the  names  of  prizewinners  in  these  classes. 
What  is  termed  the  industrial  section  was  excellent,  more  particularly 
