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fruits  must  be  chosen  of  this  handsome  Apple.  As  a  dessert  Apple  this 
may  not  be  first-rate,  but  for  size  and  colour  Mr.  T.  Clinch’s  specimens 
from  Sittingbourne  were  all  that  could  be  wished.  Mr.  T.  H.  Slade  was 
second.  As  in  the  class  for  Blenheim  Pippin  several  fruits  were  too 
large  for  dessert. 
Golden  Re  incite. — Not  a  single  grower  came  forward  with  this  Apple. 
Gravenstein. — There  were  three  dishes  hero,  and  Mr.  W.  Carom  secured 
premier  position  with  clean,  highly  coloured  fruits.  Mr.  T.  W.  Herbert, 
gardener  to  J.  B.  Charlesworth,  Esq.,  Red  Ilii),  was  second  with  an 
uneven  dish  of  paler  specimens. 
James  Giievc. — Though  this  Apple  is  growing  in  popularity  there  were 
only  two  exhibitors,  of  whom  Mr.  J.  Day  was  first  with  well  finished 
«xamples,  and  Mr.  C.  Earl,  with  paler  fruit?,  second. 
King  of  the  Pippins. — The  fifteen  dishes  of  this  popular  Apple  varied 
considerably  in  merit.  Mr.  J.  McKenzie  received  the  first  prize,  and 
Mr.  AV.  T.  Stowers  the  second,  the  latter  having  a  decidedly  evener  and 
superior  half  dozen.  Mr.  Strugnell  showed  a  beautiful  dish. 
King  of  Tompkins  County. — Five  came  forward  here,  Mr.  A.  Maxim 
securing  premier  position  with  very  even  fruits.  Mr.  J.  Treadwell, 
gardener  to  Surgeon-General  C.  Planck,  Edenbridge,  was  an  extremely 
do 3e  second. 
Lord  Hindlip. — This  Apple  was  not  represented. 
Mabbott’s  Pearmain. — Mr.  C.  Earl  bad  well  r.igh  perfect  examp’es  in 
this  class,  and  was  placed  first,  Mr.  D.  McAinsh,  gardener  to  C.  P. 
Wykeham-Martin,  Esq.,  Leeds  Castle,  Maidstone,  was  a  creditable 
second. 
Manninglon's  Pearmain. — Mr.  J.  McKenzie’s  examples  of  this  Apple 
were  remarkable  alike  for  size  and  colour,  and  as  only  four  specimens 
remained  on  the  plate,  it  may  be  taken  that  they  were  of  attractive  flavour. 
Mr.  R.  Potter  was  second.  There  were  five  competitor?. 
Margil. — Fourteen  exhibitors  came  forward  with  Margil.  Mr.  J. 
McKenzie  secured  the  second  position.  Mr.  C.  Ross  also  showed  splen¬ 
didly.  The  first  prize  was  apparently  withheld. 
Mother  (American). — Mr.  R.  M  Whiting  w  as  the  first  of  the  eight  here 
with  small  but  beautifully  formed,  clean,  and  coloured  fruits.  Mr.  J. 
Treadwell,  was  second  with  larger  fruits.  Mr.  T.  Spencer  must  have 
been  extremely  close. 
Rib  Jon  Pippin. — Thirty-one  growers  faced  the  Judges  with  this  excel¬ 
lent  Apple,  and  amongst  them  were  some  superb  examples.  Mr.  W. 
King  for  first  place  showed  highly  coloured  fruits  of  small  size.  Mr.  G.  II. 
Sage  was  second  with  larger  specimens.  Mr.  J.  McKenzie  also  showed 
well. 
Rosemary  Russet. — Mr.  W.  Camm  was  first  with  finely  finished  fruits 
■of  average  size,  Mr.  R.  Cock,  Kuowle  Gardens,  Sidmouth,  being 
second  with  less  attractive  specimens.  Mr.  R.  M.  Whiting  had  a  good 
but  uneven  dish. 
Ross  Nonpareil. — Messrs.  J.  McKenzie  and  G.  H.  Sage  were  the  only 
contestants  in  this  class,  and  the  former  was  easily  first  with  brightly 
coloured  fruils  of  good  size. 
Scarlet  Nonpareil. — Air.  J.  Hudson,  gardener  to  L.  de  Rothschild,  Esq., 
Gunnersbury  House,  Acton,  was  the  only  exhibitor  here,  and  was 
deservedly  awarded  the  premier  prize. 
Stunner  Pippin.  —  Of  the  six  exhibitors  of  this  late  Apple,  Mr. 
R.  Chamberlain,  with  full  sized  rather  rough  fruits,  was  first  ;  and  Mr. 
G.  Ross,  with  smaller,  cleaner  and  better  coloured  examples,  second. 
Wealthy. — Mr.  R.  M.  Whiting  for  the  first  place  showed  grand  fruits 
in  this  class  ;  they  were  symmetrical  and  beautifully  coloured.  Mr. 
J.  Allan,  gardener  to  G.  II.  Field,  Esq.,  Tunbridge  Wells,  was  second 
with  smaller  specimens. 
Winter  Quarrenden. — Two  classes  were  provided  for  this  Apple,  but  in 
neither  case  was  there  a  single  exhibit. 
Worcester  Pearmain.— This  popular  Apple  was  represented  by  eighteen 
dishes,  the  majority  of  which  were  good.  Mr.  W.  King,  with  remarkably 
coloured  fruits,  was  first  ;  and  Mr.  G.  Duncan  second. 
Any  other  variety. — Eighteen  dishes  were  staged  in  this  class.  Mr. 
■C.  iRoss  wras  first  with  the  new  Thomas  Andrew  Knight,  and  Mr. 
G.  Wythes  second  with  Golden  Russet. 
Cooking  Apples— Single  Dishes. 
Generally  speaking  this  is  one  of  the  most  popular  sections  of  the 
whole  exhibition,  being  attractive  alike  to  growers  and  visitors.  Some  of 
■the  specimens  were  to  all  intents  and  purposes  perfect,  but  as  might  be 
expected  others  were  decidedly  inferior.  It  will  be  observed  that  the 
competition  was  very  keen  in  some  classes. 
Alfriston. —  Six  growers  sent  Alfriston,  but  Mr.  T.  Spencer  wa3  a  good 
first  with  splendid  fruit.  Mr.  Jas.  Allan  followed  with  smaller  specimens, 
haviDg  rather  more  colour.  Mr.  G.  Wythes  also  staged  a  very  creditable 
■dish. 
Beauty  of  Kent.—  In  this  class  there  were  five  exhibitors,  c  f  whom  Mr. 
R.  Chamberlain  was  placed  first  with  large  but  rather  uneven  and  duli 
fruits.  Mr.  R.  M.  \\  biting  was  second  with  a  lighter  dish  of  evener  and 
better  coloured  fruits. 
Belle  de  Pontoise.— There  were  three  exhibitors  of  this  Apple,  and  Mr. 
J.  McKenzie  was  first  with  large,  handsome  fruits.  Mr.  A.  Maxim  was 
second  with  smaller  examples. 
Bismarck. — Mr.  S.  W.  Sweet,  St.  John’s,  Ipswich,  was  first  with  a 
grand  dish  of  fruits,  rich  in  colour,  and  of  large  size.  Mr.  W.  T. 
Stowers  was  second  with  smaller  but  very  bright  fruits.  Mr.  R.  M. 
Whiting  showed  handsomely. 
B ramie y  s  Seedling.  —  Each  of  the  three  prizes  in  this  class  were  given 
by  Mr.  H.  Merryweather,  Southwell,  Notts,  and  the  produce  was  grand. 
There  were  sixteen  competitors,  of  whom  Mr.  H.  Cook  was  first  with 
October  5,  1899. 
magnificent  fruits.  Mr.  C.  Ross  second  with  almost  equally  fine 
specimens,  and  Mr.  W.  Humphrey,  gardener  to  A.  II.  Smee,  Esq.,  was  a 
close  third. 
Cellini. — Mr.  T.  H.  Slade  was  a  most  decided  first  here  with  large 
fruits  of  the  richest  colour.  Mr.  W.  Wallace,  gardener  to  H.  C. 
Smith,  Esq,  Roehamptcn,  was  second  with  smaller  but  equally  shapely 
and  bright  fruits. 
Cox  s  romona. — Of  this  well  known  Apple  there  were  eleven  entries, 
Mr.  W.  T.  Stowers  was  first  with  large  pale  fruits,  Mr.  W.  King  second 
with  smaller  but  grandly  coloured  fruits.  Mr.  J.  McKenzie  also  staged 
strongly. 
Dnmelow's  Seedling. — This  sp’cndid  lato  Apple  is  known  in  various 
parts  ot  the  country  as  Wellington  and  Normanton  Wonder,  and  the 
number  of  dishes  staged  was  fifteen.  Mr.  W.  Camm  was  first  with 
averaged  sized,  well  coloured  fruits.  Mr.  W.  King  was  a  dangerously 
close  second.  Handsome  dishes  came  also  from  Messrs.  T.  W.  Herbert, 
A.  Wright,  and  C.  Ross. 
Eck/inville  Seedling  — There  were  seven  dishes  here,  Mr.  W.  T.  Stowers 
being  first  with  clean,  medium  sized  fruits.  Mr.  A.  Andrews  wms  a  good 
second. 
Emperor  Alexander. — Air.  J.  McKenzie  showed  superbly  for  first  prize 
in  this  class.  Air.  W.  T.  Stowers  was  second  with  paler  fruits.  Air.  W. 
Wallace  sent  a  fine  dish. 
Golden  Noble. — Nine  dishes  of  this  handsome  Apple  were  tabled,  the 
bc3t  coming  from  Air.  J.  AlcKenzie.  Air.  W.  T.  Stowers  was  second  with 
larger  specimens  not  so  well  coloured.  Two  or  tbreo  o’hers  staged  well. 
Golden  Spire. — Air.  J.  McKenzie  was  the  only  exhibitor,  and  received 
the  premier  prize  with  excellent  fruits. 
Grenadier. — Four  dishes  of  Grenadier  were  sent,  the  best  coming  from 
Air.  J.  AIcKenz'e,  who  had  handsome  fruits.  Mr.  A.  Alaxim  was  a  good 
second. 
IlavJhornden  (New). — Air.  T.  W.  Herbert  had  a  handsome  dish,  and 
annexed  the  chief  position.  Air.  C.  Earl  was  second  with  smaller  but 
brighter  fruits.  Air.  J.  AlcKenzie  had  a  creditable  dish. 
Lane's  Prince  Albert. — Eleven  dishes  were  shown  of  this  fire  Apple, 
Air.  AV.  T.  Stowers  being  first  with  beautiful  fruits.  Air.  C.  Ross  was  a 
highly  creditable  second. 
Lord  Derby. — Handsome  fruits  gained  Air.  AV.  T.  Stowers  the  principal 
position.  Air.  R.  AI.  AArhitiog  was  a  poor  second.  Alessrs.  C.  Ross  and 
G.  H.  Sage  were  remarkably  strong  in  this  clas:. 
Lord  Grosvenor. — Air.  R.  Al.  AVhiting  was  a  thoroughly  good  first  with 
typical  fruits.  Mr.  C.  Herrin,  gardener  to  J.  B.  Firtescue,  Esq,  Drop- 
more,  with  clean,  smaller  fruits,  was  second. 
Lord  Sufiield — Five  entrants  came  before  the  Judges,  and  Mr.  J. 
Treadwell,  with  firm,  bright  fruits  was  first,  followed  by  Air.  A.  AArright 
with  smaller,  greener  fruits. 
M'erede  Menage. — Air.  C  Ross  was  first,  and  Air.  J.  McKenzie  second, 
but  there  was  little  to  choose  in  point  of  merit.  Air.  G.  Hcgon  and 
Air.  AV.  T.  Stowers  also  showed  strongly. 
Newton  Wonder. — Alessrs.  J.  R.  Pearson  &  Sons  were  the  donors  of 
the  prizes  in  this  class,  which  was  limited  to  growers  in  Cardigan,  Radnor, 
Shropshire,  Staffoid,  AVarwick,  Northampton,  Bedford,  Cambridge,  Essex, 
and  counties  north  thereof.  Air.  H.  H.  Hurnard  was  a  grand  first 
with  even,  richly  coloured  fruits.  Air.  AV.  II.  Divers  was  a  creditable 
second. 
Newton  Wonder. — This  class  was  for  the  benefit  of  those  living  south  of 
the  counties  enumerated  in  the  class  immediately  preceding.  Air.  H.  Cook 
was  first  of  the  six  growers  with  fine  but  dull  specimens.  Air.  R.  Potter  was 
second  with  brighter  fruits.  Air.  J,  Treadwell  showed  a  splendid  dish. 
Peasgcod's  Nonesuch.— Mr.  J.  McKenzie  was  first,  and  Air.  AAr.  T.  Stowers 
second,  both  showing  magnificent  fruits,  handsome  in  size  and  colour. 
The  competition  was  not  so  close  in  this  class  as  might  have  been 
anticipated. 
Potts'  Seedling. — There  were  nine  dishes  in  this  class.  Air.  J.  McKenzie 
wa9  first,  and  Mr.  .R.  Chamberlain  second,  both  showing  clean,  typical 
fruits. 
Royal  Jubilee. — There  were  only  three  dishes  of  this  Apple,  and  Air.  C. 
Ross  was  easily  first  with  bright,  handsome  fruits.  The  second  prize 
dish  was  also  good,  but  had  no  name  o*n  it. 
Sandringham. — Mr.  J.  AlcKenzie  had  a  perfect  dish,  and  was  a  most 
easy  first.  Mr.  T.  Spencer  was  second  with  smaller  and  uneven  fruits. 
Queen  Caroline  (Spencer  s  Favourite). — Two  growers  only  brought  this 
attractive  Apple.  Mr.  G.  H.  Sage  was  first,  and  Air.  AV.  Jones,  with 
smaller  brighter  fruit?,  second. 
Stirling  Castle. —  Of  the  nine  exhibitors  in  this  class  Air.  R.  M.  Whiting 
was  placed  first,  and  Air.  C.  Ross  second,  both  with  beautifully  finished 
fruits.  Alessrs.  J.  ALKenzie  and  AAr.  Alessenger,  gardener  to  C.  H. 
Berners,  Esq.,  Ipswich,  showed  well. 
Stone's  ( Lcddinglon  Seedling). — Air.  C.  Ross  was  decidedly  first  in  this 
class  with  a  handsome  dish.  The  second  prize  went  to  Air.  J.  AlcKenzie 
with  a  more  uneven  dish.  Air.  AV.  Camm  also  showed  very  strongly. 
Slripjed  Beefing. — This  Apple  was  not  represented  in  this  section  of  the 
shew. 
The  Queen. — Air.  W.  T.  Stowers  went  to  the  front  here  with  average 
sized,  clean,  well-coloured  fruits.  Air.  A.  Alaxim  was  a  good  second,  Air. 
E.  Coleman  also  showing  well. 
Tower  of  Glamis. — Five  exhibitors  facel  the  Judges  in  this  class,  the 
prizewinners  being  Alessrs.  G.  Iiagon,  gardener  to  E.  A.  Lee,  Esq., 
Eowley,  Liphook,  Hants,  and  J.  AlcKenzie,  in  the  order  named. 
Waltham  Abbey  Seedling. — There  were  only  four  dishes  of  this  variety, 
and  Air.  C.  Ross  ca~ptured  the  premier  award  with  a  grand  exhibit.  Air. 
AAr.  Camm  was  a  good  second. 
