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the  list.  This  class  was  to  comprise  sixteen  dishes  of  fruit,  the  decora¬ 
tion  to  be  confined  to  cut  flowers  and  foliage  only.  Mr.  Barnes,  Eaton 
Hall,  Chester,  was  the  sole  exhibitor,  and  was  awarded  the  first  prize. 
The  flowers  were  Lily  of  the  Valley  in  small  glasses,  and  three  larger 
vases  in  which  Odontoglossum  Alexandra  and  Oncidium  incurvum  were 
lightly  arranged  with  Croton  leaves  and  Ferns.  Mrs.  Hutt,  Appley 
Towers,  Muscat  of  Alexandria,  and  Madresfield  Court  wtre  the  Grapes 
staged,  and  among  other  dishes  were  extra  fine  Pitmaston  Duchess 
Pears,  Golden  Eagle  and  Princess  of  Wales  Peaches,  Cox’s  Orange  and 
Gascoigne’s  Seedling  Apples. 
The  collection  of  ten  dishes  of  fruit  brought  out  a  good  competition, 
the  first  prize  being  seenred  by  Mr.  D.  Murray,  Culzean  Castle,  Maybole, 
with  fair  Alicante  and  Muscat  of  Alexandria  Grapes,  Bon  ChreStien  Pears, 
Lady  Sudeley  Apples,  good  Melons,  Pineapple,  tine  Sea  Eagle  Peaches, 
Fags,  Plums,  and  Nectarines.  Mr.  Smith,  Oxenford  Castle,  Dalkeith, 
was  second,  and  Mr.  D.  Kidd,  Carberry  Tower,  Musselburgh,  third.  For 
a  collection  of  twelve  sorts  of  hardy  fruits,  Mr.  Dap,  Galloway  House, 
Garliestown,  was  first,  and  Mr.  Williamson,  Tarvir,  second.  For  a  like 
number  of  dishes  of  orchard  house  fruit  Mr.  Beisant,  Castle  Huntley, 
Longforgan,  w-as  awarded  the  first  prize,  Apples  and  Teaches  in 
particular  being  fine,  and  Mr.  R.  Cairns,  Balruddery,  Dundee,  second. 
Great  excitement  prevailed  during  the  early  part  of  the  day  over  the 
class  for  six  bunches  Grapes  in  at  least  three  varieties.  There  was  a 
large  competition,  but  interest  centred  on  two  stands,  the  one  from  Mr. 
Lunt,  Keir  House,  Stirling,  the  other  from  Messrs.  D.  &;  W.  Buchanan, 
Forth  Vineyard,  Ivippen,  and  both  so  remarkable  that  it  was  apparent 
that  the  struggle  (or  supremacy  w  as  to  be  a  close  one.  It  was  a  fair  stand 
up  fight,  both  of  the  competitors  pitting  thpir  best  bunches  against  each 
other;  and  though  the  Judges,  Mr.  David  Thomson  and  Mr.  Boyd,  Cal¬ 
lender  Park,  Falkirk,  decided  the  Keir  Grapes  to  be  the  more  worthy, 
and  Mr.  Lunt  emerged  the  victor,  seldom  has  there  been  a  fight  in  which 
the  combatants  were  so  evenly  matched.  The  prize  lot  was  characterised 
by  evenness  alike  in  bunch  and  ber.y  and  by  high  finish,  though  Mr. 
Lunt  conceded  a  le-s  high  finish  to  the  three  bunches  of  Muscat  of  Alex¬ 
andria  than  the  Shrewsbury  ones.  Mrs.  Pince,  of  which  two  bunches 
were  staged,  was  also  exceedingly  fine,  the  six  teing  completed  with  an 
example  of  Alnwick  Seedling.  The  K'ppen  examples  of  Muscat  of 
Alexandria  were  inferior  to  the  others.  The  most  remarkable  feature 
here  were  three  clusters  of  Alicante,  of  which  one  weighed  6f  lbs.,  and 
another  7^  lb--.,  their  one  fault  being  too  closely  crushed  berries.  The 
largest  of  the  Keir  Muscats,  it  may  be  said  weighed  quite  5  lbs. 
For  four  bunches,  distinct  varieties,  the  same  exhibitors  occupied  like 
positions  as  above  in  the  prize  list,  the  Grapes  in  both  instances  being  a 
little  less  good,  clearly  indicating  that  in  the  former  class  it  was  a  case  of 
Greek  meeting  Greek.  Mr.  Beisant,  Castle  Huntly,  Longforgan,  in  both 
classes  secured  the  third  ticket.  In  the  classes  for  two  bunches  and  for 
one  bunch  Muscat  of  Alexandria  Mr.  Lunt  in  spite  of  estra  fine  examples 
pitted  against  his,  was  again  successful.  In  the  former  class  Mr.  Kidd, 
Carberry  Tower,  Musselburgh,  was  second  with  exceptionally  fine  bunches, 
large  in  berry  and  of  high  finish  ;  and  in  the  latter  Mr.  Green,  Grinkle, 
Yorks  For  two  bunches  Black  Hamburgh  Mr.  McKenacher,  Denny,  was 
first  ;,and  Messrs.  Buchanan  secured  the  leading  awards  for  Alicante 
and  Alnwick  Seeding.  Mr.  Biisant  had  the  finest  Gros  Colman,  and 
Mr.  Anderson.  Peebles,  the  finest  Lady  Downe  s.  The  Grapes  as  a  whole 
were  remarkable  for  high  quality. 
The  best  Queen  Pine  Apple  was  exhibited  by  Mr.  Morrison,  Archer- 
fi-dd,  Drem  ;  Mr.  Ovens,  Foulden,  Berwick,  securing  first  for  both  green 
and  scarlet-fleshed  Melons.  Tne  best  Figs  came  from  Mr.  J.  Billon, 
Fernie  Castle,  Collessic  ;  while  splendid  examples  of  Sea  Eagle  Peaches 
from  Mr.  D.  S.  Melville,  Lochgilphead,  secured  the  first  prize  in  a  large 
class.  Mr.  Lunt  had  the  finest  Nectarines. 
As  already  indicated  Apples  formed  quite  a  feature  of  the  Show.  In 
the  open  class  for  twelve  dishes,  Mr.  Barnes,  Eaton  Hal),  was  first  with 
large  and  finely  finished  fruits  ;  Mr.  Whitling,  Creden  Hill,  Hereford, 
second.  In  the  corresponding  class  confined  to  Scotland,  Mr.  Carnegie, 
Prestwick,  Ayr,  was  first,  Mr.  Day  second,  and  Mr.  Murray  third.  Prizes 
were  offered  for  single  dishes  of  between  forty  and  fifty  of  the  more 
popular  varieties  of  Apples,  a  d  among  these  were  many  examples  of 
high  class  culture,  exhibitors  from  all  parts  of  the  United  Kingdom 
forwarding  fruit. 
Pears  were  less  in  evidence  than  Apples,  Mr.  A.  Ireland,  Hilden- 
borough  Kent,  being  tho  only  exhibitor  for  a  collection  of  twelve  sorts, 
but  for  a  collection  of  six  variet  es  grown  in  Scotland  there  was  a  good 
competion,  Mr.  Paterson,  Salt*  n  Hall,  Haddington,  securing  first  prize. 
Some  good  fruits  were  shown  in  single  dish  classes,  notable  among  which 
were  Easter  Beurre  and  Glou  Mortjeau  from  Eaton  Hall,  and  Pitmaston 
Duchess  and  Souvenir  du  Congres.  Plums  have  generally  been  a  poor 
crop  in  Scotland,  but  at  the  Show  there  was  a  good  representation  of  fine 
fruit,  Mr.  Williamson,  Tarvit.  and  Mr.  Day  being  first  foi  respectively 
collections  of  dessert  and  culinary  sorts. 
Plants  and  Flowers. 
Tnese  were  good  for  the  time  ot  year,  Air  Wood,  Oswald  Road, 
Edinburgh,  having  the  best  table  of  plants  ;  and  Air.  James  ATCartney, 
Liberton,  the  best  four  s'ove  and  greenhouse  plants  in  flower.  Mr.  Lunt 
lor  six  foliage  plants  secured  first  place,  staging  a  finely  coloured  Croton, 
Dracaena  Doucetti,  Anthurium  crvstalliuum,  Campylubotrys  refulgens 
Dr  acaena  Youngi.  and  Heliconia  illustris  rubrieaulis.  Mr.  McIntyre, 
The  Glen,  Innerleithen,  was  second.  Mr.  Lunt  also  occupied  a  like  position 
1'  r  Palms,  for  four  Adiantums.  an:l  for  two  Crotons.  In  the  three  Orchid 
classes  Air.  Shnrp,  Freelands,  Perth,  took  all  the  firsts — v  z.,  for  four  and 
one  Orchid,  and  for  three  Cypripediums.  Among  other  plants  shown 
Zonal  Pelargoniums,  Fuchsias,  Begonias,  and  Eucharis  were  particularly 
well  done.  In  the  classes  devoted  to  nurserymen,  Mr.  John  Downie, 
Princes  Street,  was  the  sole  exhibitor,  except  for  Conifers,  for  which 
Messrs.  J.  Dickson  &  Sons,  Edinburgh,  were  first. 
As  already  indicated,  cut  flowers  stood  out  prominently  in  the  exhibi¬ 
tion  as  being  extra  fine  ;  and  in  this  section  the  classes  set  apart  for 
nurserymen  were  naturally  the  more  conspicuous.  The  chief  prizes  were 
offered  for  a  table  of  bunches  of  cut  flowers,  in  the  judging  of  which  con¬ 
sideration  was  to  be  given  to  the  arrangement.  Messrs.  Ilarkness  &  Sons, 
Bedale,  Yorks;  Messrs.  Cocker  &  Sons.  Aberdeen;  and  Alessrs.  Kerr 
Brothers,  Dumfries,  comprised  the  competitors,  who  in  each  case  set  up- 
grand  and  effective  groups  arranged  on  a  sharp  slope,  the  lower  front  of 
which  rested  on  the  edges  of  the  table,  and  the  highest  points  at  the  back, 
reaching  to  the  gallery  above.  Limitations  a3  to  species,  varieties,  and 
numbers  were  clearly  defined,  and  the  Judges  placed  the  prizewinners  in 
the  order  named  above.  In  Messrs.  Haikness  &  Sons’  group  the  flowers, 
if  anything,  were  clearer  and  purer  in  colouring  than  in  the  others,  and 
the  staging  was  more  effective. 
Phloxes,  Gladioli,  Montbretias,  Asters,  Liliums,  Helianthus,  and  other 
popular  flowers  were,  in  all  cases,  well  shown.  For  thirty  spikes  of 
Gladioli  Mr.  G.  Alair,  Prestwick,  secured  first  prize  with  large  even 
spikes  ;  Mr.  Campbell,  Gourock,  second  ;  anu  Messrs.  Harkness  third. 
Air.  Forbes,  Hawick,  and  Mr.  Campbell,  High  Blantyre,  staged  well  in 
the  class  for  eleven  spikes  Hollyhock,  the  former  first,  the  latter  second. 
For  single  Dahlias,  Air.  John  Downie  was  first ;  for  eighteen  Cactus,  Mr. 
Smellie,  Busby  ;  Air.  Campbell  being  first  for  twelve  Fancies.  Messrs. 
D.  &  W.  Croll,  Dundee,  and  Mr.  Smith,  Stranraer,  were  the  chief  exhibitors 
for  Roses,  which,  in  both  the  H  P.  and  Tea  sections  were  well  shown. 
For  twelve  Carnations  Mr.  Campbell,  High  Blantyre,  was  first,  and  for 
twelve  Picotees  Mr.  Forbes,  Hawick,  in  each  case  with  large  and  fine 
examples. 
In  the  classes  open  to  gardeners,  the  twelve  bunches  of  hardy 
herbaceous  flowers  brought  out  a  large  competition,  Mr.  Bryden,  Inner¬ 
leithen,  securing  first  prize  with  a  grand  collection  well  set  up  ;  Air.  J. 
Richardson,  in  the  class  for  six  bunches,  securing  first  place  with  a  very 
nice  selection.  The  best  twelve  spikes  Gladioli,  also  the  best  six,  were 
staged  by  Air.  Carnegie,  Prestwick,  in  both  instances  with  fine  examples. 
Roses  were  extra  fine,  and  the  competition  keen,  Air.  W.  Alelville 
gaining  first  place  for  twelve  with  large,  tresh,  and  well  coloured  Hooms. 
Mr.  Ilood,  Helensburgh,  in  the  corresponding  class  for  twelve  Teas, 
secured  a  like  award.  Grace  Darling,  in  this  stand,  caused  much  heart 
burning,  hut  a  protest  lodged  to  have  it  di- qualified  was,  we  believe, 
disallowed.  It  might  he  well,  however,  that  tt.e  Council  should  guard 
against  further  trouble  in  the  matter  of  hybrid  varieties. 
Sweet  Peas  made  a  large  and  wonderful  show,  the  first  prize  eventu¬ 
ally  being  secured  by  Air.  Angus,  Norwood  Hull,  Aberdeen,  for  twelve 
bunches  of  the  newer  and  best  varieties  most  tastefully  arranged  without 
foliage  of  any  kind.  Air.  Oliver,  Eslington  Park,  Northumberland,  was 
a  close  second.  Dahlias  in  the  several  sections  were  largely  and  well 
shown,  Air.  Veitch,  Carlisle,  being  most  succtss(u).  In  this  section  some 
nice  bouquets  were  also  shown.  The  hand  bouquets  from  Air.  AY.  Parlane 
and  Air.  Alathieson,  Corstorphine,  and  the  show  er  bouquet  from  the  first 
named  being  in  particular  most  tastefully  arranged.  Good  prizes  were 
offered  for  dinner  table  decorations  open  to  ladies  only’,  but  only  two- 
competitors  entered,  and  in  neither  case  was  tbe  result  striking. 
Vegetables. 
Vegetables,  though  largely  represented,  were  slightly  below  the 
average.  The  best  collection  of  twelve  varieties  was  staged  by  Mr.  J. 
Dymock,  Stoke  Bruern  Pari;,  Towcester,  in  which  Leeks  and  Celery  were 
somewhat  below  the  mark,  but  Onions,  Parsnips.  Beet,  and  Tomatoes 
were  fine.  A  section  was  set  apart  for  amateurs,  in  which  prizes  were 
offered  for  plants,  fruit,  and  vegetables,  and  in  each  instance  the  result? 
were  satisfactory. 
NON-COMrETITIVE  EXHIBITS. 
It  remains  now  to  notice  the  wonderful  display  contributed  by  trade 
growers  from  all  parts  of  England  and  Scotland,  and  without  which  the 
Exhibition  as  a  whole  would  have  been  wanting  of  one  of  its  chief  glories. 
The  growing  sheets  of  sprawling  characters  warn  one  that  brevity  must 
rule.  But  how  can  one  pass  over  the  grand  Celosias  and  the  fru'ting 
St.  Joseph  Strawberries  from  Alessrs.  Clibran  &  Sons,  Altrincham, 
Eckford’s  Sweet  Peas,  Forbes’  Pentstemons  and  Phloxes,  the  distinct 
strain  of  the  former  shown  by  Air.  Irvine,  Jedburgh  ;  the  group  of  Orchids 
from  Low  &  Co.,  Bush  Hill  Park  ;  and  the  neat  group  of  decorative  plants 
from  Janes  of  Lewisham  ! 
Then  there  were  herbaceous  cut  flowers  with  Carnations  and  Dahlias 
thrown  in  from  Mr.  Cuihbertscn  and  Mr.  Lister,  both  of  Rothesay  ;  a 
wonderful  table  of  high-class  Dahlias  from  the  Home  of  Flowers,  over 
which  the  genial  Canned  presides  ;  and  along  with  these  Cannas  in  bloom, 
the  like  of  which  had  i  ot  previously  been  seen  so  far  north.  Perfumed 
Lilies  of  the  longiflorum  section  and  tpeciosum  frem  AVallaee  &  Co., 
Colchester  ;  a  wonderful  group  of  Ivies  from  J.  Russell.  Richmond, 
Surrey  ;  a  table  of  various  garden  products  from  Messrs.  Dicksons  &  Co., 
Liberton  ;  another  table  delightfully  arranged  with  autumn  Lilies  and 
foliage  plants  from  Alessrs.  Methven  &  Sons,  Warriston,  Edinburgh  ; 
wonderfully  effective  groups  of  foliage  and  flowering  plants  from  Mr. 
Downie,  and  from  Alessrs.  R.  B.  Laird  &  Sons,  Pink  hill,  Edinburgh,  tho 
latter  firm  contributing  also  a  group  of  Conifers  and  of  cut  flowers,  were 
all  of  great  beauty. 
Messrs.  T.  S.  Ware  &  Co.  sent  from  Tottenham  a  very  large  collection  of 
cut  blooms  of  single  and  double  Begonias,  and  from  Alessrs.  Dobbie  &  Co., 
Rothesay  came  8  '•Bon  e  *>  Daili%?  of  “J1.  seeing,  the  securing  of 
