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Esq.,  Exeter,  took  the  second  prize,  showing,  among  other  plants, 
admirably  flowerei  Dipladenia  amabilis  and  Clerodendron  Balfourianum. 
The  third  prize  was  awarded  to  Mr.  G.  Hallett,  Bath.  The  best  six 
flowering  plants  were  shown  by  Mr.  Cypher,  second  Mr.  Rowland,  similar 
positions  being  occupied  by  these  exhibitors  in  several  other  plant  classes 
with  Mr.  G.  Hallett  and  Messrs.  Brook  &  Son,  Weston-super-Mare,  com¬ 
peting  for  the  third  prizes.  For  four  Orchids  Mr.  Cypher  was  first  and 
W.  M.  Appleton,  Esq.,  Weston-super-Mare,  second. 
There  was  a  capital  collection  of  table  plants  shown,  the  prizes  going 
to  Messrs.  G.  Coles,  Clifton  ;  Sutton,  gardener  to  W.  A.  Todd,  Esq., 
Clifton  ;  G.  Shelton,  gardener  to  A.  K.  Want,  Esq.,  and  J.  McCullock, 
gardener  to  J.  C.  Godwin,  Esq.,  in  the  order  named.  Messrs.  W.  Brooks 
and  Son  were  the  principal  prizewinners  in  different  classes  for  Zonal 
and  Ivy-leaf  Pelargoniums,  with  Mr.  R.  Massey,  gardener  to  the  Rev. 
A.  J.  Burr  ;  Mr.  W.  Larcombe,  gardener  to  J.  R.  Cassell,  Esq.,  Weston- 
super-Mare,  and  Mr.  J.  Crook  were  also  among  the  prizewinners.  Cocks¬ 
combs  were  good.  First,  Mr.  K.  Massey,  second,  Mr.  Shelton.  Mr.  W. 
Daffurn,  gardener  to  Col.  Bramble,  was  well  first  with  Gloxinias  ; 
second,  Mr.  W.  Summerhays,  gardener  to  H.  Pethick.  Esq.  Messrs.  Brooks 
and  Son  were  the  most  successful  competitors  with  Liliums,  Coleuses, 
Fuchsias,  and  Petunias. 
The  best  exotic  Ferns  were  shown  by  Mr.  W.  Rowland,  Messrs.  Brooks 
and  Son  and  W.  Larcombe  also  doing  well.  For  a  collection  of  Adiantums, 
Mr.  J.  Hollier,  Clevedon,  was  first,  and  Messrs.  Brooks  &  Son  second. 
Hardy  Ferns  are  invariably  shown  at  Weston-super-Mare  in  goodly 
numbers  and  variety.  With  these  Mr.  W.  Larcombe  was  first,  Messrs. 
Brooks  &  Son  second,  and  Mr.  G.  Hallett  third. 
Groups  of  miscellaneous  plants  arranged  for  effect  were  quite  a 
feature.  Mr.  W.  Rowland  was  placed  first  for  the  larger  sized  group, 
showing  a  well  grown  and  admirably  assorted  collection  of  plants  in  a 
light  and  effective  manner,  Messrs.  Brooks  &  Son  were  second,  and  Mr. 
G.  Hallett  third.  For  a  smaller  group  Mr.  R.  Russell,  Weston-super- 
Mare,  was  first,  and  Mr.  W.  Brooks  second.  Cut  flowers  were  well  pro¬ 
vided  lor,  but  as  before  intimated,  there  was  a  falling  off  in  the  number  of 
entries.  The  best  twenty-four  triplets  of  Roses  were  shown  by  Mr.  J. 
Mattock,  Oxford,  second  Mr.  T.  Hobbs,  Bristol.  For  twelve  varieties 
Mr.  G.  Garraway,  Bath,  was  first,  and  Mr.  A.  A.  Walters  second.  Mr. 
J.  Mattock  was  again  first  for  Teas,  second  Mr.  Garraway.  Dahlias, 
considering  the  season,  were  remarkably  good.  For  twenty-four 
varieties  Mr.  W.  Treseder,  Cardiff,  was  first,  with  Mr.  G.  Hum¬ 
phries,  Chippenham,  a  close  second.  Mr.  W.  Treseder  exhibited 
twelve  varieties  of  Cactus  Dahlias,  five  blooms  in  a  bunch,  in  a  most 
attractive  manner,  and  was  easily  first.  Hand  bouquets,  notably  that 
gaining  Mr.  W.  Treseder  the  first  prize,  were  exceptionally  good,  Mr.  W. 
Brooks  taking  the  second  prize.  Vases,  table  decorations  were  fairly 
numerous  and  in  good  taste. 
Fruit  and  vegetables  had  ample  space  devoted  to  them.  For  a 
collection  of  eight  dishes  of  fruit  Mr.  J.  Lloyd,  gardener  to  V.  Stuckey, 
Esq.,  Langport,  was  well  first,  he  having  a  Queen  Pine,  Madresfield 
Court  and  Muscat  of  Alexandria  Grapes,  Taunton  Hero  Melon,  Hale’s 
Early  Peacfy,  Pineapple  Nectarine,  Hemskerk  Apricot,  and  Jefferson 
Plum,  all  in  admirable  condition.  Mr.  W.  Iggulden  was  second.  The 
best  four  dishes  were  shown  by  Mr.  S.  Kidley,  gardener  to  W.  A.  Sanford, 
Esq  ,  Wellington,  Mr.  E.  Eaves,  gardener  to  E.  C.  Trevillian,  Esq.,  was  a 
close  second.  In  minor  classes  Messrs.  G.  Lock,  Crediton  ;  J.  Lloyd  ; 
T.  Wilkinson,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Talbot,  Greaves,  Clifton  ;  J.  Ollis, 
gardener  to  C.  E.  Whitting,  Esq.  ;  G.  Shelton,  G.  Sutton,  W.  Iggulden, 
W.  Eaves,  J.  Lloyd,  Daffurn,  R.  Cox,  G.  Garraway,  W.  Hayes,  and 
E.  Hall  were  successful.  For  a  collection  of  vegetables  Mr.  S.  Kidley 
was  first  and  Mr.  G.  Hall  second.  There  were  numerous  other  classes 
for  vegetables. 
LEICESTER.— August  8th  and  9th. 
This  important  Show,  which  was  held  in  the  charming  and  extensive 
grounds  of  the  Abbey  Park,  was  a  pronounced  success,  and  decidedly 
superior  to  any  previously  held  in  this  flourishing  Midland  town.  Sub¬ 
stantial  prizes  were  offered  for  groups  of  plants,  and  although — owing  to 
the  number  of  other  fixtures  clashing  with  Leicester — only  two  were 
staged,  these  were  of  a  very  high  order  of  merit,  and  delighted  the 
thousands  of  visitors.  Cut  flowers  were  shown  in  large  numbers  and 
grand  condition,  and  the  display  of  fruit,  though  not  numerous,  was  fairly 
good.  The  attendance  on  the  opening  day  proved  to  be  a  record  one  in 
the  history  of  this  Society,  which  was  doubtless  due  to  the  brilliant 
weather  and  liberal  programme  of  entertainments  provided. 
The  Abbey  Park  is  an  ideal  spot  in  which  to  hold  a  great  show,  as 
the  grounds  are  extensive  and  extremely  picturesque,  grass,  trees,  flowers 
and  water  being  so  skilfully  combined  as  to  give  delight  at  every  step. 
The  grounds  throughout  were  in  the  best  of  condition,  showing  that  a 
master  hand  is  at  the  helm  in  Mr.  J.  Burn,  the  Curator,  who  also  carried 
out  in  an  admirable  way  the  duties  of  secretary  of  the  exhibition.  Near 
the  main  entrance  of  the  park  an  extensive  group  of  Agaves  and  Aloes 
were  a  great  attraction,  two  large  specimens  of  Agave  americana  being 
in  flower.  At  another  point  near  the  principal  groups  of  brilliantly 
coloured  flower  beds  a  remarkably  fine  display  of  Pentstemons  were  in 
evidence.  Much  more  might  be  said  about  the  very  fine  features  of  the 
park,  but  I  must  now  deal  briefly  with  the  points  of  interest  in  the 
Show. 
Plants. 
Prizes  of  £20,  £10,  and  £5  were  offered  for  the  most  tastefully 
arranged  group  of  plants,  to  occupy  160  feet  superficial  measure.  The 
premier  award  was  deservedly  won  by  Mr.  Mee,  Nottingham,  with  an 
extremely  effective  and  well-finished  group.  A  grand  Kentia  with 
large  spreading  fronds  surmounted  the  central  mound,  which  was  formed 
of  brightly  coloured  Crotons,  Bamboo3,  Grasses,  and  flowering  plants. 
The  groundwork  was  of  moss,  and  a  number  of  smaller  mounds  were 
formed  around  the  central  one,  each  being  topped  with  Cocos  Weddeliana 
or  other  graceful  foliaged  plants,  and  lightly  outlined  with  Ixoras, 
Orchids,  Crotons,  and  Ferns.  Here  and  there  in  conspicuous  positions 
well-grown  plants  sprang  from  the  mossy  bed,  upon  which  cushions  of 
well-berried  Nertera  depressa  rested  ;  the  whole  forming  a  well  balanced 
arrangement,  which  reflected  great  credit  upon  the  exhibitor.  Messrs. 
W.  Artindale  &  Son,  Sheffield,  were  a  good  second  with  an  arrangement 
similar  in  design  to  the  winner,  but  the  central  mound  was  somewhat  too 
large  for  the  size  of  the  group,  which  as  a  whole  lacked  the  well-balanced 
proportions  of  its  rival.  It  showed,  however,  that  this  new  exhibitor  has 
taste  for  grouping,  and  will  doubtless  prove  a  formidable  opponent  wher¬ 
ever  he  puts  in  an  appearance.  Orchids  and  Cocos  plumosa  were  freely 
used,  and  the  whole  of  the  plants  were  well  grown. 
For  six  stove  and  greenhouse  plants,  three  flowering  and  three  foliage, 
Mr.  H.  Blakeway,  gardener  to  P.  A.  Muntz,  Esq  ,  Rugby,  won  with  good 
examples  of  Ixora  Fraseri,  Erica  Marnockiana,  Statice  profusa,  Phcenix 
dactilifera,  Cycas  revoluta,  and  Kentia  Forsteriana,  Mr.  Mee  being  second, 
and  Mr.  H.  Rogers  third.  Mr.  Mee  was  again  to  the  front  in  the  class 
for  six  exotic  Ferns,  showing  good  examples  of  Gleichenias,  Adiantums, 
and  Dicksonias,  being  followed  by  Mr.  Blake  way.  Mr.  J.  Wright, 
Leicester,  was  first  for  six  single  tuberous-rooted  Begonias,  and  also  for 
a  like  number  of  doubles  in  distinct  varieties.  For  six  Coleus  Mr.  J. 
Hudson,  Leicester,  proved  the  winner,  being  followed  by  Mr.  G.  Brown, 
Stonegate,  and  Mr.  Rogers  in  the  order  named.  Mr.  G.  Brown, 
Knighton,  was  first  for  four  Fuchsias,  and  Mr.  Mee  occupied  a  similar 
position  for  six  table  plants.  Zonal  Pelargoniums  were  well  shown  by 
Mr.  J.  Wright,  who  won  for  six  singles,  and  also  for  six  doubles. 
Cut  Flowers. 
Considering  the  hot  weather  recently  experienced  Roses  were  in  good 
form,  many  of  the  blooms  being  extremely  bright  in  colour.  For  thirty- 
six  blooms  Messrs.  Alex.  Dickson  &  Sons,  Newtownards,  Ireland,  secured 
the  premier  position  with  flowers  of  very  even  quality.  The  varieties 
were  Alphonse  Soupert,  Her  Majesty.  Ulrich  BrunDer,  Marchioness  of 
Dufferin,  Madame  Lacharme,  Alice  Grahame,  Alfred  Colomb,  Mrs.  J. 
Laing,  Dr.  Andrv,  Marchioness  of  Londonderry,  Earl  of  Dufferin, 
Jeanie  Dickson,  Marie  Verdier.  Ferdinand  de  Lesseps,  Duchess  of 
Portland,  Marie  Rady,  Mrs.  W.  J.  Grant,  Duke  of  Fife,  Marechal  Niel, 
S.  M.  Rodocanachi,  A.  K.  Williams,  G.  Harkness  (a  new  variety  of  lovely 
pink  colour),  Charles  Lefebvre,  Olivier  Delhomme,  Queen  of  Queens, 
Countess  of  Caledon,  John  Stuart  Mill,  Madame  Wagram,  Prince  Camille 
de  Rohan,  La  France,  T.  B.  Haywood,  Maman  Cochet,  and  Madame 
Lambard.  The  second  prize  went  to  Messrs.  D.  &  W.  Croll,  Dundee, 
who  had  very  brightly  coloured  flowers  of  Her  Majesty,  Duke  of  Edin¬ 
burgh,  Madame  Eugene  Verdier,  and  Earl  of  Dufferin.  Messrs.  Harkness 
and  Sons,  Bedale,  were  third  ;  Clio  and  Marfiehal  Niel  were  grand  in 
their  stand.  Messrs.  Dickson  won  also  for  twenty-four  blooms,  being 
followed  by  Messrs.  J).  &  W.  Croll  and  Harkness  &  Son  in  the  order 
named.  For  twelve  Teas  or  Noisettes  Messrs.  Dickson  again  scored, 
Messrs.  Croll  being  second,  and  Messrs.  Cocker  &  Sons,  Aberdeen,  third. 
For  tw’elve  Tea  Roses,  any  one  variety. — First,  Messrs.  Dickson,  with 
a  lovely  stand  of  Mrs.  Mawley  ;  second,  Messrs.  Harkness,  with  fine 
Mardchal  Niel  ;  third,  Messrs.  Cocker,  with  Coratesse  de  Naidaillac. 
Twelve  Roses,  any  one  variety. — First,  Messrs.  Dickson,  with  Lord  Duf¬ 
ferin  ;  second,  Messrs.  Harkness,  with  Marhchal  Niel  ;  third,  Messrs. 
Croll,  with  Alfred  Colomb.  In  the  amateurs’  classes,  Mr.  W.  Boyes, 
Derby  ;  Mr.  Whittle,  Leicester ;  and  Mr.  Bennet,  Bedford,  were  the 
principal  winners. 
Carnations  and  Picotees,  not  numerously  shown,  were  put  up  in  good 
condition,  especially  in  the  class  devoted  to  yellow  ground  Carnations. 
For  twelve  Carnations,  flakes  or  bizarres,  Messrs.  W.  Campbell  &  Sons, 
High  Blantyre,  won  ;  Mr.  A.  W.  Jones,  Birmingham,  being  first  for 
twelve  yellow  Carnations,  Self  or  Fancy.  Messrs.  Campbell  &  Sons  also 
won  for  twelve  Picotees,  and  Mr.  W.  Barsley  for  six  bunches  of  Carna¬ 
tions  or  Picotees. 
£5,  £3,  £2,  and  £1  were  the  amounts  offered  in  prizes  for  collections 
of  hardy  herbaceous  flowers,  to  occupy  a  space  of  15  feet  by  5  feet  each. 
Magnificent  seems  to  be  the  only  fitting  term  to  describe  the  display 
made  by  the  collections  staged.  The  first  prize  was  well  won  by  Messrs. 
Harkness  &  Sons,  Messrs.  J.  Cocker  being  second,  and  Mr.  H.  Deverill, 
Banbury,  third. 
For  a  hand  bouquet,  first  Mr.  E.  Carnal!,  Leicester  ;  bridal  bouquet, 
first  Mr.  Illman,  Lincoln.  The  last  named  exhibitor  also  won  for  six 
buttonhole  bouquets  and  for  three  sprays.  Mr.  Carnall  was  first  for  a 
basket  of  flowers. 
Fruit  and  Vegetables. 
For  eight  dishes,  distinct,  Mr.  J.  Goodacre,  gardener  to  the  Earl  of 
Harrington,  Elvaston  Castle,  Derby,  easily  won  the  £6  offered  for  the 
first  prize.  He  staged  Black  Hamburgh  and  Muscat  Hamburgh  Grapes 
in  grand  condition,  fairly  good  Muscats,  fine  Princess  of  Wales  Peach 
and  Countess  Melon,  a  Queen  Pine,  Pineapple  Nectarine,  and  a  beautiful 
dish  of  Lady  Sudeley  Apple.  Mr.  J.  Read,  gardener  to  the  Earl  or 
Carnarvon,  Bretby  Park,  who  was  second,  showed  a  fine  Smooth  Cayenne 
Pine  and  a  beautifully  netted  Melon  in  his  collection  ;  Mr.  A.  M’Cullock, 
Newstead  Abbey,  being  third.  For  eight  dishes  distinct.  Pine  excluded, 
Mr.  Goodacre  again  scored,  showing  a  grand  Countess  Melon  good  Sea 
Eagle  Peaches,  Canon  Hall  Muscat  and  Black  Hamburgh  Grapes,  Pine- 
