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Warner's  King. — There  were  ten  exhibitors  of  this  Apple.  Mr.  J. 
Harris,  gardener  to  P.  Crowley,  Esq.,  Croydon,  was  first  with  grand 
fruits.  Air.  W.  II.  Davies,  gardener  to  A.  W.  Wright,  Esq.,  Newent,  was 
second  with  remarkably  coloured  example^.  Messrs.  W.  T.  Stowers, 
W.  Harrison,  and  Air.  W.  II.  Godden  also  showed  well. 
An >/  other  variety.  —  E'even  growers  came  forward.  Mr.  J.  Dawes  was 
first  with  exceptiona'ly  t  ne  Tyler’s  Kernel.  Mr.  C.  Ross  was  second  with 
Harvey’s  Wiltshire  Defiance. 
Dessert  Pears — Single  Dishes. 
From  an  educational  point  of  view  the  Pear  classes  are  valuable,  a9 
fruits  vary  so  considerab  y  that  it  is  only  by  close  comparison  of 
specimens  from  var.ous  districts  that  the  leading  characteristics  can  be 
g'aeped.  Many  of  the  exhibits  were  of  the  Irghest  excellence. 
Biurre  Bose, —  Stven  exhibitors  staged  in  this  clasj,  Mr.  F.  Friend 
taking  first  place  with  a  good  even  dish.  Air.  A.  Smith  was  second,  and 
Mr.  J.  Harris  followed  closelv. 
B.urre  cl' Anjou. — There  were  only  three  entries  lure,  and  the  first 
priz  •  was  awarded  to  Air.  It.  Chamberlain  with  a  handsome  dish.  The 
second  prize  fell  to  Air.  G.  II.  Sage,  with  larger  but  greener  fruits. 
Doyenne  du  Comice — As  might  be  expected  the  competition  in  this 
class  was  good,  Air.  W.  11.  Baton  taking  the  blue  ribbon  with  a  capital  dish. 
Mr.  W.  Harrison  was  second,  and  Air.  Webb  had  also  a  good  oxhib1*. 
Duchcsse  de  Bordeaux. — Air.  E.  Coleman  was  the  only  exhibitor  here, 
and  was  adjudged  the  first  piize  for  well  developed  fruit. 
Dnnndeau  — Ir.  this  class  there  were  eight  entries.  Air.  W.  H.  Bacon 
again  scort  d  a  first  wiili  large  well  coloured  fruit.  Air.  T.  Spencer  being 
second.  Good  dishes  were  also  contributed  by  Alessrs.  IV.  II.  Goddtn 
and  R  Chamberlain. 
Duster  Bcurre — Two  excellent  exhibits  of  this  Pear  were  sent,  Mr. 
W.  Joiies  securing  first  prize,  and  Air.  J.  Nicholson,  gardener  to  J.  W. 
Melles,  Esq..  Sewardstone,  brought  up  the  rear. 
Emile  d  Hcyst. — This  excellent  l’car  was  also  represented  bv  two 
disbrs,  Air.  W.  Allan  l  eing  p'aced  first  with  large  even  truits,  and  Air.  D. 
AleAnish  second. 
Fond.mte  d'Automne. — Air.  W.  II.  G<>duen  was  placed  in  the  first 
position  here,  and  Air.  W.  Allan  second.  There  was  little  to  choose 
between  the  respective  examples. 
Gtou  Morgeiu.—  There  were  only  three  entr’es,  and  Air.  J.  Sparks  was 
clearly  ahead.  Air.  R.  Chamberlain  followed  with  smaller  fruits. 
J  ho  o  by  tiusselt  <C  Son, 
Fig.  60.— MR.  J.  AlcIvENZIE’S 
COLLECTION  OF  APPLES. 
Beurre.  Diel.  —  This  handsome  Pear  was  well  shown,  though  only  four 
dLhes  were  staged.  Ale.  W.  Allan  was  placed  first,  and  Mr.  G.  Wythes 
second.  This  decision  wa3  severely  criticised,  as  the  latter  appeared  to 
be  much  superi  r  to  the  winner. 
Beurre  Dumont. — Not  a  single  representative  of  this  variety  was  staged 
in  this  section. 
Beurre.  Fouqueray.— Here  we  ha  1  only  two  entries.  Air.  G.  H.  Sage 
being  first  with  a  handsome  dish’  Mr.  J.  Hudson  was  second. 
Beurre  Hardy. — This  fine  Pear  was  in  excellent  form,  though  there 
were  only  four  dishes.  Mr.  \V.  Allan  was  first  with  clean  well  grown 
fruit,  while  Mr.  W.  T.  Stowers  was  a  good  second. 
Beurre  Superjin. —  Here  again  there  were  four  contestants.  Mr.  A.  II. 
Rickwood  was  well  ahead,  and  Air.  T.  H.  Slade  followed  with  well- 
coloured  fruit.  Mr.  T.  Spencer  also  staged  creditably. 
Comte  de  Lcirny. — Air.  J.  W.  Herbert  had  the  best  dish  out  of  five 
competitors  w  ho  contributed  this  good  flavoured  variety,  and  was  followed 
by  Mr.  W.  Allan. 
Conference. — This  is  an  attractive  looking  fruit,  and  it  was  well  staged. 
Mr.  J.  Hudson  was  awarded  premier  honour,  with  Air.  J.  Friend  second. 
Marechal  de  Cour. — There  were  only  three  entries,  and  Air.  R. 
Chamberlain  was  awarded  first  for  an  even  dish,  Mr.  C.  Ross  following 
with  larger,  though  somewhat  uneven  fruit. 
Josephine  de  Malincs. — A  better  display  was  made  here,  as  there  were 
six  dishes.  Mr.  W.  Jones  was  awarded  first  prize,  closely  followed  by 
Mr.  C.  Ross.  Air.  G.  II.  Sage  also  staged  creditably. 
Le  Lcdier. — Mr.  W.  Jones  had  an  excellent  dish  of  this  variety,  ai.d 
secured  the  first  prize.  He  was  the  only  contributor  to  the  class. 
Louise  Bonne  de  Jersey. — This  came  out  well  with  eleven  entries.  The 
first  prize  went  to  Mr.  G.  Wythes  for  a  handsome  dish,  Air.  W.  A.  Coek 
being  a  good  second.  Messrs.  Coleman  and  Godden  had  capital  dishes. 
Marie  Benoist.  —  This  brought  three  compet  tors,  and  Air.  W.  II. 
Godden  was  easily  first,  though  Air.  J.  Nicholson  made  a  very  creditable 
second. 
Marie  Louise.— Five  competitors  exhibited  this  popular  Pear,  Mr.  W. 
Allan  taking  premier  position,  and  Air.  R.  Aloore,  B^th,  second. 
Marguerite  Manllat.—  This  was  splendidly  staged.  Air.  F.  W.  Thomas. 
Polegate,  was  first  with  a  grand  dish,  worthily  followed  by  Air.  T.  11. 
Slade.  .... 
Nouvclle  Fidvie.— This  excellent,  though  somewhat  unattractive  locking 
Pear,  brought  only  three  entries.  Mr.  F.  W.  Thomas  was  an  easy  winner, 
and  Mr.  G.  Wythes  second. 
Olivier  de  Serres.— There  were  only  two  exhibitors  here,  Mr.  C.  Harris, 
gardener  to  0.  A,  Smith,  Esq.,  East  Grinstead,  being  first,  and  Air.  E. 
Coleman  second. 
