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E.  G.  Peacock,  Esq.,  Bath  ;  and  Wilkinson,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Talbot 
Greaves,  Clifton,  being  the  most  successful  winners.  Mr  jggulden, 
Frome,  secured  both  prizes  for  Melons— green,  and  any  other  variety  ; 
and  with  Washington  Mr.  Strugnell  won  in  the  class  for  Plums. 
Peaches  and  Nectarines  were  well  shown,  Messrs.  F.  Cottle,  gardener 
to  E.  Ii.  Cox,  Esq.,  Bradford,  and  F.  Ackland,  gardener  to  A.  G.  Ilayman, 
Esq  ,  Frome,  winning  with  Peaches  ;  Messrs.  H.  Clack,  gardener  to 
C.  E.  Colston,  Esq.,  M.P.,  Devizes,  and  Captain  Spicer,  showing  the  best 
Nectarines.  Mr.  Lindsay  won  with  dessert  Apples  in  two  varieties,  and 
Mr.  Strugnell  staged  handsome  Pensgood’s  and  Ecklinville  in  the  clus3 
for  cooking  Apples.  Messrs.  Hooper  and  Garraway.  Bath,  being  second 
and  third  respectively. 
Vegetables  showed  clearly  the  effects  of  the  prolonged  drought, 
although  quality  was  a  prominent  feature  in  many  classes,  notably  in  the 
collections,  Potatoes,  Onions,  aid  Tomatoes.  l\as  were  scarce,  and 
Beans  were  not  abundant. 
CRYSTAL  PALACE. — AUGUST  19th. 
The  fourteenth  annual  Show  of  the  One  and  All  Agricultural  and 
Horticultural  Association  was  held  in  the  northern  transept,  and,  needless 
to  say,  the  gigantic  building  was  quite  full.  The  vegetable  classes  were 
clearly  the  feature  of  the  Show,  though  some  excellent  hardy  fruit  and 
flowers  were  also  on  view.  The  exhibition  of  produce  staged  by  working 
men  must  be  regarded  as  highly  satisfactory. 
The  educational  class,  for  a  collection  of  garden  produce,  only  brought 
out  one  competitor.  The  Judges  tilled  up  a  list  of  the  possible  points,  and 
those  gained,  with  their  comments.  Mr.  R.  Chamberlain,  gurdener  to 
II.  N.  Lonergan,  Esq.,  Reading,  faced  the  ordeal,  gaining  eighty-five 
points  out  of  a  possible  Id.'.  The  exhibit  comprised  Foster’s  Seedling 
and  Black  Hamburgh  Grapes,  Jefferson  Plums,  Barrington  Peaches, 
Wm  Tillery  Melon,  Irish  Peach  Apples,  and  Clapp’s  Favourite  Pears  in 
the  fruit  section.  The  vegetables  were  Autocrat  Peas,  Autumn  Mammoth 
Cauliflower,  White  Spanish  Onions,  Perfection  Tomatoes,  Prizewinner 
Runner  Beans,  Satisfaction  Potatoes,  and  Prizewinner  Celery.  Flowers 
and  table  plants  completed  t fie  display.  The  Judges  recommended  a 
second  prize. 
The  exhibitors  were  divided  into  districts,  which  combined  several 
counties,  bur,  the  quality  appeared  much  the  same  all  over  the  country. 
In  the  Southern  district  there  were  three  collections  of  vegetables  of  ten 
kinds.  Mr.  J.  Holton,  of  the  Oxford  Co-operative  Society,  was  placed 
first  with  a  grand  exhibit,  the  Carrots,  Onions,  and  Potatoes  deserving 
special  comment,  and  Mr.  W.  Smith,  of  Harrow,  was  second.  In  the 
Midland  district,  Mr.  J.  Nowell,  of  the  Salop  branch,  proved  the  victor 
with  fine  Potatoes,  Tomatoes,  and  Cauliflowers.  The  Onion  classes  were 
well  tilled  with  gigantic  specimens,  Mr.  A.  Basile  taking  first  place  for 
nine  specimens  of  any  new  variety  with  King’s  New  Exhibition  for  somo 
grand  Onions,  Mr.  Chamberlain  was  second  with  good  typical  Ailsa 
Craig,  and  Mr.  R.  Wat  ham  tnird  with  the  same  variety.  Parsnips  were 
notable  for  Mr.  J.  Holton’s  exhibit,  the  specimens  were  nearly  3  feet  long, 
and  of  excellent  shape,  while  several  other  exhibitors  staged  fine  produce. 
Mr.  J.  Holton  was  again  the  victor  in  the  collection  of  six  varieties  of 
white  Potatoes  with  a  capital  exhibit,  Mr.  A.  Basile  being  a  good  second, 
and  Mr.  W.  Emerton  third.  Tomatoes  brought,  out.  a  fine  competition, 
but  Mr.  J.  Nowell  won  first  place  with  Perfection,  Mr.  Basile  was  second 
with  the  same  variety,  and  Mr.  W.  Turle  third. 
The  collections  of  vegetables  from  the  Metropolitan  area  were  good, 
Mr.  C.  Luff,  Bromley,  securing  first,  Mr.  J.  Burham,  Bromley,  second, 
and  Mr.  J.  W.  Harris  third.  In  the  Southern  district  Mr.  G.  l’errin  was 
first  with  a  collection  worthy  of  any  show  ;  Mr.  G.  North,  Banbury,  was 
second,  and  Mr.  G.  Jordan  third.  Mr.  W.  Biles,  Wilton,  was  first  in  the 
second  southern  division,  Mr.  R.  Bargir.  secured  a  similar  honour  in  the 
Midland  district.  Mr.  A.  Wilcox  was  in  the  same  position  in  the  North- 
Western  division. 
For  five  dishes  of  open  air  fruit  Mr.  R.  Wadham  was  the  victor  with 
good  Peaches,  Nectarines,  and  Apricots,  Mr.  T.  Osman  was  a  close  second, 
while  the  third  place  was  awarded  Mr.  R.  Nelkin.  Mr.  T.  Osman  was  the 
only  competitor  for  a  collection  of  fruit,  and  was  deservedly  awarded  the 
premier  prize.  For  three  dishes  of  dessert  Apples  Mr.  W.  T.  Stowers 
staged  well  coloured  samples  of  Beauty  of  Bath,  Hunt’s  Early,  and  Lady 
Sudeley  ;  Mr.  R.  Nelkin  was  second,  and  Mr.  A.  Basile  third.  Kitchen 
Apples  were  well  represented,  Mr.  W.  T.  Stowers  was  first  with  large, 
clean  dishes,  Mr.  T.  Osman  followed  with  good  dishes,  as  did  Mr.  A. 
Basile  for  third  place.  These  were  all  very  fine.  Mr.  A.  Basile  was 
first  in  Melons  with  a  good  white  fruit;  Mr.  II.  Chamberlain  fol¬ 
lowed  with  a  green  fle-h,  while  Mr.  It.  T.  Howell  was  third.  Pears 
though  not  numerous  were  good.  Mr.  A.  Basile  was  first,  Mr.  II.  Moorman, 
Gloucester,  second,  and  Mr.  R.  Chamberlain  third.  Mr.  R.  Charnherluin 
was  first  for  Peaches,  Mr.  R.  Wadham  second,  and  Mr.  J.  Martin, 
Horsham,  third.  For  a  dish  ot  Nectarines  Mr.  J.  Martin  led  off,  closely 
followed  by  Mr.  R.  Chamberlain,  while  Mr.  G.  Cheal  was  third. 
The  competition  in  the  Grape  classes  was  limited.  For  two  hunches 
whites,  Mr.  T.  Osman,  Chertsey,  was  first  with  Muscat  of  Alexandria, 
Mr.  W.  Taylor,  Forest  Hill,  taking  second  position.  For  two  bunches  of 
black  Mr.  W.  Taylor  was  first  with 'good  bunches  of  Black  Hamburgh, 
Mr.  T.  Osman  following,  and  Mr.  Nelkin  third. 
Mr.  R.  Robertson  was  awarded  the  first  prize  for  a  collection  of  cut 
flowers  and  plants.  Herbaceous  flowers  were  admirable,  and  in  most  cases 
well  arranged.  Mr.  C.  F.  Wood  was  placed  first  with  good  Gaillardias, 
Phloxes,  and  Montbretius  ;  Mr.  Ii.  Wadham  was  second,  and  Mr.  It. 
Chamberlain  third.  The  boxes  of  Zonal  Pelargoniums  presented  a  bright 
display  ;  in  the  single  varieties  Mr.  C.  Moody,  Penge,  was  first,  Mr.  A. 
Tunbridge  and  Mr.  W.  Turle  brought  up  the  rear.  Mr.  C.  Moody  was 
first  in  the  double  section,  followed  by  Messrs.  II.  Cooper  and 
R.  Robertson. 
For  twelve  Show  and  Fancy  Dahlias  Mr.  A.  Tunbridge  was  first  with 
twelve  even  blooms  ;  Mr.  W.  Baxter.  Woking,  was  second  with  rather 
coarser  flowers,  and  Mr.  C.  F.  Wood.  Reigate,  third.  The  Pompon  Dahlias 
appeared  to  be  a  popular  class.  Mr.  A.  Tunbridge  was  placed  first  with 
rather  coarse  flowers  ;  Mr.  C.  F.  Wood,  Reigate,  was  second  with  much 
more  typical  bloom*,  and  Mr.  J.  Humphrey,  Bromley,  was  third.  The 
Cactus  section  brought  out  some  good  boards,  Mr.  A.  II.  Needs,  Woking, 
being  easily  first  with  a  beautiful  exhibit ;  Mr.  A.  Tunbridge  was  second 
with  a  weaker  board,  and  Mr.  J.  Humphrey  third. 
Petunias  were  a  feature,  and  the  competition  necessarily  keen.  Mr. 
C.  Osman  was  first,  Mr.  J.  Holton  second,  and  Air.  G.  Cheal,  Dorking, 
third.  Zinnias  were  largely  staged,  Mrs.  Morris,  Thame,  securing  first 
prize  with  fine  flowers  ;  Mr.  W.  Emerton,  Buckingham,  was  second,  and 
Mr.  J.  H.  Willby,  third. 
Sweet  Peas  were  evidently  past  their  best,  though  some  good  exhibits 
were  noticed.  The  first  prize  fell  to  Mr.  R.  Chamberlain,  Reading,  with 
good  fresh  hunches  ;  Air.  A.  Basile,  Weybridge,  was  second,  and  Air.  R. 
Wadham  third.  African  Marigolds  were  excellent,  Air.  A.  Tunbridge, 
Chelmsford,  staging  twelve  grand  blooms  and  was  awarded  premier 
honours  ;  Air.  W.  Emerton  was  a  close  second,  and  Air.  W.  Smith,  Harrow-, 
third. 
Airs.  Alorris  was  again  leader  in  the  class  for  twelve  Comet  Asters, 
with  fine  flowers  ;  Air.  J.  Holton  was  second  with  a  better  variety  of 
colours,  and  Air.  G.  Pulmer  third.  The  Quilled  classes  did  not  compare 
well  with  the  larger  flowers  ;  Air.  J.  Holton  was  first  with  neat  blooms, 
followed  by  Air.  A.  Tunbridge  und  Air.  C.  Osman,  Sutton,  in  the  order 
named. 
The  competition  for  six  bunches  of  annuals  was  keenly  contested. 
Air.  G.  Palmer,  of  the  Oxford  Branch,  securing  the  coveted  honour  with 
tine  bunches  ot  Aster*,  Zinnias,  and  African  Alarigolds ;  Air.  J.  Ilolton 
taking  second  place,  and  Air.  C.  F.  Wood.  Reigate,  third.  The  Carnations 
were  not  up  to  the  standard  ;  Air.  J.  E.  Bugby,  IJesborough  was  first, 
followed  by  Alessrs.  C.  F.  Wood  and  Air.  J.  H.  Willby  in  the  order 
named. 
The  vegetables  in  the  cottagers’  secti<  n  were  excellent;  though 
inferior  samples  were  to  be  seen,  they  were  the  exception.  The  Potatoes, 
Onions,  Marrows,  and  Carrots  were  especially  noteworthy,  as  were  also 
some  of  the  cut  flowers,  such  as  Sweet  Peas,  Asters,  African  Alarigolds, 
and  the  bunches  ot  annuals. 
Alessrs.  T.  S.  Ware,  Ltd.,  Tottenham,  staged  a  fine  display  of  Dahlias, 
mainly  of  the  Cactus  and  Pompon  types;  also  Begonias  and  hardy  flowers. 
Chief  of  the  Dahlias  were  Magnificent,  0.  E.  Greening,  Starfish,  Keynes’ 
White,  Britannia,  and  Fusilier  ;  and  in  the  Pompon  section  Jewel,  Dora, 
Bacchus,  Guiding  Star,  Darkness,  and  Lilian.  The  One  and  All  Associa¬ 
tion  staged  an  extensive  display  of  produce,  which  was  characterised  by 
its  high  quality  and  excellent  staging. 
BRIGHTON,— August  22xd  and  23rd. 
The  eighth  annual  summer  show  was  held  as  usual  in  the  Royal 
Pavilion.  The  plant  classes  were  not  so  well  filled  as  usual,  but  the  fruit 
classes  were  a  distinct  advance  on  last  year's  exhibition,  while  the  vege¬ 
table  classes  were  excellent.  There  were  three  entries  for  the  group  of 
mitcellaneous  plants,  arranged  for  effect.  All  of  them  were  of  excellent 
quality  and  beautifully  arranged.  Air.  Geo.  Aides,  Victoria  Nursery, 
secured  first  prize  with  a  charming  display.  The  chief  plants  employed 
were  Palms,  Crotons,  Acalyphas,  beautifully  coloured,  Lilium  lancifohum 
alburn,  Carnations.  Gloxinias.  Begonias.  Ferns,  and  Asparagus,  Mr. 
Walter  Goodhffe,  Cambridge  Nui. series,  Worthing, following  with  a  choice 
collection  of  plants,  but  the  machinery  w  as  all  too  apparent,  and  Air.  .J. 
Hill,  gardener  to  W.  Clarkson  Wallis,  Esq.,  Withdean,  third,  with  a  well 
displayed  group. 
For  a  group  of  Ferns,  arranged  for  effect,  Air.  G.  Miles  was  again  the 
successful  exhibitor  with  a  tasteful  arrangement,  composed  chiefly  of 
Adianturns.  The  merit  rested  with  the  skill  in  arrangement.  Air.  Walter 
Goodliffe  /vas  placed  second  with  an  exhibit  of  high  quality,  but  again 
the  arrangement  was  at  fault.  For  six  Ferns,  distinct.  Mr.  J.  Warren, 
Handcross  Park,  Crawley,  was  placed  first,  staging  Microlepia  hirta 
cristata,  Davullia  polyantha,  Cibotium  Barometz^in  fine  form  ;  Alessrs. 
W.  Allies  k.  Co.,  Hove,  following  with  smaller  plants,  and  Air.  W.  Good¬ 
liffe  third. 
Air.  J.  Warren  secured  first  prize  for  a  specimen  Croton  with  a  large 
well  coloured  plant  of  C.  Weismanni,  Air.  H.  Garnett,  gardener  to  II.  G. 
Fletcher,  Esq.,  Preston  Park,  following  with  a  nice  plant  of  C.  Airs. 
Dorman.  Alessrs.  W.  Allies  &  Co.  staged  a  magnificent  Kentia  as  a 
specimen  Palm,  and  were  awarded  first  prize.  Air.  F.  Rapley,  gardener 
to  Aliss  Visick,  Withdean,  was  second  with  a  smaller  specimen  ;  and  Air. 
G.  Stovell,  gardener  to  II.  Young,  Esq.,  Withdean  Grange,  third. 
The  specimen  flowering  plants  were  not  well  represented.  Air.  Geo. 
Short,  Preston,  was  awarded  first  prize  for  a  well-flowered  plant  of 
Plumbago  capensis,  and  Mr.  G.  Stovell  was  second  with  a  moderate 
specimen  of  Stephanotis  fioribunda.  Air.  J.  Warren  won  first  honours 
for  six  coloured  Dracaenas  with  beautifully  grown  plants.  The  varieties 
were  Lord  Wolseley,  Warreni,  Barroni,  Gladstonei,  Halseyi,  and  Lindeni ; 
and  Air.  H.  Garnett  was  second  with  larger  plants,  but  they  lacked  the 
quality  of  the  winner’s.  For  six  Crotons  there  was  a  good  competition, 
Mr.  II.  Garnett  being  placed  first  with  some  gaily  coloured  plants.^  The 
best  were  Queen  Victoria,  Weismanni,  and  Airs.  Dorman.  Air.  J.  M  arren 
followed  with  a  distinctive  exhibit,  and  Alessrs.  W.  Aliles  &  <  o.  were  third. 
The  Fuchsias  were  worthy  of  note.  Air.  II.  Head,  The  Drive  Nurseries 
