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bunches.  Mr.  W.  Green,  Harold  Court,  Harold  Wood,  Eisex,  was  second 
with  a  beautiful  basket,  much  better  displayed  than  the  previous  exhibit, 
though  the  quality  was  hardly  so  good. 
rlhe  class  for  lour  baskets  of  cooking  Apples  in  four  varieties,  weigh¬ 
ing  about  42  lbs.  or  market  bushels,  proved  a  success,  for  there  were  four 
good  entries.  1  he  first  prize  fell  to  Messrs.  W.  Poupart  &  Sons,  Marsh 
larm,  I  wickenham.  This  was  well  ahead  with  splendid  samples  of 
Warner’s  King,  Lane’s  Prince  Albert,  Bismarck,  and  Pcasgood’s  Nonesuch, 
packed  in  the  orthodox  market  sieves  or  bushels.  Mr.  E.  Basham, 
Bassaleg,  Newport,  Mon,  was  second  with  four  boxes,  beautifully  pucked 
and  graded.  The  varieties  w  ere  Lord  Dei  by,  Prince  Albert,  Bismarck, 
and  Ecklinville  Seedling. 
Next  we  have  a  class  for  four  varieties  of  dessert  Apples  in  boxes  or 
baskets,  with  a  weight  of  20  lbs.  or  the  market  half  sieve.  Here  again 
Messrs.  W.  Poupart  k  buns  were  the  victors  with  four  splendid  half 
sieves.  The  varieties  were  Kosemary  Kusset,  King  of  Pippins,  liibston 
Pippin,  and  Cox’s  Orunge  Pippin  ;  a  capital  market  exhibit.  Mr. 
A.  Wyatt,  Hatton,  Middlesex,  was  second  with  an  exhibit  packed  in  the 
same  way.  The  varieties  employed  were  Ccx’s  Orunge  Pippin,  King  of 
Pippins,  Yellow  Ingestrie,  and  Worcester  Pearmain,  all  well  graded. 
W  o  were  surprised  at  the  display  of  single  bushels  or  boxes  of  cooking 
Apples,  one  variety,  there  being  only  four  entries.  The  first  prize  was 
awarded  to  Mr.  G.  Tebbut  for  a  grand  bushel  of  Lady  Henniker,  that 
must  have  weighed  nearly  50  lbs.  Mr.  A.  Wyutt,  Hatton,  Middlesex,  was 
second  with  typical  Golden  Noble. 
The  dessert  ‘Apples  came  next  in  order,  but  in  half  the  quantity, 
about  20  lbs.  per  package.  'There  were  seven  baskets  staged,  and  Messrs. 
W.  Poupart  k  Sons  deservedly  secured  the  premier  award  with  a  basket 
of  Cox’s  Orange  Pippin,  splendidly  graded,  and  Mr.  C.  A.  Merchant, 
Maidstone,  was  second  with  an  attractive  basket  of  Worcester  Pearmain. 
'The  next  class  was  for  any  improved  pac  kage  to  hold  about  42  lbs.,  no 
prize  to  be  awarded  unless  the  J udges  deemed  the  package  superior  to  those 
in  ordinary  use.  It  was  not  surprising  to  find  only  two  entries,  and  the 
first  and  only  prize  was  awarded  to  Mr.  E.  Basham  for  a  light  wicker 
basket  of  Bismarck.  Again  we  have  a  class  to  test  any  improved  sj  stem 
of  packing,  the  receptacle  to  hold  42  lbs.  Here  again  the  last  exhibitor 
proved  successful,  with  a  basket  of  Prince  Albert  packed  in  wood  wool. 
The  first  class  devoted  to  Pears  was  for  two  packuges  fo  hold  20  lbs. 
each,  distinct  varieties.  In  this  class  there  were  three  exhibits,  Messrs. 
W .  Poupart  k  Sons  adding  to  their  laurels  with  good  half  sieves  of  I’itmaston 
Duchess  and  Calebasse  Bose.  Mr.  A.  Wyatt  was  second  with  Pitmaston 
Duchess  and  Durondeau,  both  well  packed.  The  following  class  for 
twenty-four  to  forty-eight  Pears,  choice  dessert  variety,  suitably  packed 
for  market.  In  this  class  there  were  three  competitors,  Mr.  A.  Wyatt 
being  easily  ahead  with  a  grand  box  of  Pitmaston  Duchess,  followed  by 
Mr.  C.  E.  Merchant,  with  a  neat  box  of  Triomphe  de  Vienne. 
A  fruit  competition,  to  consist  of  twelve  varieties  of  Apples  and  six  of 
Pears,  distinct,  eighteen  fruits  of  each,  to  be  laid  flat  on  the  table  without 
dishes  or  baskets,  does  not  sound  particularly  inviting.  Neither  was  it  to 
be  admired  from  an  artistic  point  of  view,  but  it  shows  up  every  defect  in 
the  individual  fruits.  Messrs.  W.  Poupart  k  Sons  were  once  more  in  the 
front  rank  with  a  fine  exhibit.  The  Apples  staged  were  Kibston  Pippin, 
King  of  Pipprns,  The  Queen,  Prince  A  lbert,  Alfriston,  Mere  de  Menage, 
Peasgood’s  Nonesuch,  Warner’s  King,  Bismarck,  Cox’s  Orange  Pipptn, 
Wellington,  and  Wealthy  ;  and  tho  Pears  were  Beurre  Stcrekmans, 
Calebasse  Bose,  Pitmaston  Duchess,  Eondante  d’Automne,  Louise  Bonr.e 
de  Jersey,  and  Beurrd  do  Capiaumont,  a  really  fine  exhibit.  Mr.  A. 
Wyatt  was  a  good  second,  but  his  Apples  lacked'the  size  of  the  previous 
exhibit.  Tho  brst  were  Worcester  Pearmain,  King  of  Pippins,  Manks 
Codlin,  and  Golden  Noble;  while  tho  best  Pears  were  Souvenir  du 
Congrds,  Pitmaston  Duchess,  and  Durondeau.  There  were  four  entries  in 
this  class. 
The  first  Plum  competition  was  that  for  a  box  or  basket  of  about  28  lbs. 
capacity,  one  variety,  and  it  is  to  be  regretted  there  wete  only  two  baskets 
staged,  Messrs.  W.  Poupart  k  Sons  securing  tho  first  prize  with  a  grand 
exhibit  of  Monarch.  Mr.  G.  Tebbutt  was  second  with  Belle  do 
Septembre. 
Eor  a  box  of  Peaches,  twenty-four  in  number,  packed  in  a  suitable 
box,  Mr.  John  Gore,  Polegate,  was  awarded  first  with  a  capital  box  of 
Sea  Eagle,  packed  in  the  orthodox  market  box,  and  Messrs.  W.  Poupart 
and  Sons  were  second  with  the  same  variety. 
It  was  surprising  to  find  only  three  exhibitors  for  a  basket  or  box  of 
Tomatoes.  Tho  first  prize  was  secured  by  Mr.  J.  Gore,  with  a  handle 
basket  of  Polegate,  who  was  followed  by  Messrs.  W.  Poupart  k  Sons  with 
a  good  half  sieve. 
NON-COMPETITIVE  EX  DIBITS. 
Messrs.  II.  CanneU  k  Sons,  Swanley,  exhibited  a  large,  semicircular 
group  of  Cannas  in  great  variety  bordered  with  a  double  row  of  Cactus 
Dahlias  in  sprays  arranged  in  a  bed  of  Maidenhair  Fern.  Mr.  II.  J. 
Jones,  Ryecroft  Nursery,  Lewisham,  contributed  a  line  exhibit  of  Crotons, 
a  large  table  of  tuberous  Begonias,  and  a  group  of  early  flowering 
Chrysanthemums.  The  Crotons  were  beautifully  displayed  in  a  bed  of 
Ferns  and  other  foliage  plants,  the  whole  exhibit  being  backed  with 
Bamboos,  Pc lms,  and  Dracaenas.  From  Messrs.  T.  S.  Ware,  Ltd., 
Tottenham,  came  a  largo  collection  of  Cactus  an  1  Pompon  Dahlias,  also 
a  large  table  of  tuberous  Begonias,  both  singlo  and  double,  which  were 
bright  and  fresh-looking.  Messrs.  J.  Peed  k  Sons  Norwood,  were 
represented  by  a  collection  of  hardy  flowers  in  which  Asters  and  Dahlias 
were  most  conspicuous. 
A  pretty  table  of  stove  and  greenhouse  plants  of  a  decorative  typo 
was  arranged  by  Messrs.  B.  S.  Williams  &  Son,  Upper  Holloway.  It 
included  some  beautiful  Crotons,  Dracaenas,  Aralias,  and  a  few  Orchids. 
Messrs.  J.  Cheal  k  Sons,  Crawley,  had  a  large  and  well  arranged  collec¬ 
tion  of  Dahlias,  which  comprised  representatives  of  all  sections,  in  which 
the  Cactus  and  singles  were  remarkably  good.  Pears,  fruit  trees  in  pots, 
and  baskets  of  antumnul  foliage  were  also  sent  by  this  firm.  A  grand 
display  of  Roses  for  the  time  of  year  were  stnged  by  Messrs.  W.  Paul  and 
Son,  Waltham  Cross,  also  a  collection  of  Apples  in  pots.  Messrs.  Wm. 
Cutbush  k  Son,  Highgate,  had  a  capital  exhibit  of  Oranges  in  pots,  with 
a  few  Vallotas  and  foliage  plants,  as  well  as  a  large  display  o.  Apples, 
Pears,  and  Tomatoes.  The  same  firm  also  sent  a  collection  of  Ivies. 
Mr.  Maurice  Prichard,  Christchurch,  Hants,  staged  a  beautiful  table  of 
hardy  flowers,  which  weie  much  admired, 
Messrs.  T.  Rivers  &  Son,  Sawbridgeworth,  had  a  table  of  fruits  which 
included  three  pot  Vines,  Golden  Queen,  carrying  heavy  crops,  also  grand 
bunches  of  Black  Alicunte  and  Gros  Maroc.  The  chief  feature,  however, 
tvas  a  box  of  magnificent  Pensgotd’s  Nonesuch  Apples,  which  w'ere  of 
enormous  size  and  beautifully  coloured.  Messrs.  A.  W.  Young  &  Co,, 
Stevenage,  had  a  table  of  hardy  cut  flowers  and  Tomatoes.  The  collection 
of  Asters  was  also  good.  Messrs.  J.  Laing  k  Sons  contributed  a  largo 
display  of  fruit  trees  in  pots,  including  some  well  cropped  Vines  ;  also  a 
large  collection  of  Apples,  Pears,  and  Plums.  The  same  firm  also  sent 
double  Begonias,  hardy  flowers,  with  a  group  of  decorative  Conifers, 
Ivies,  Privets,  and  Sweet  Bays.  A  very  interesting  exhibit  of  boxes 
suitable  for  storing  and  packing  Apples  and  other  fruits  was  made  by 
Messrs.  C.  H.  (Dover  &  Co.,  Old  Kent  Road. 
Mr.  John  Russell,  Richmond,  arranged  a  group  of  Ivies,  for  which  ho 
is  so  justly  famous,  which  included  not  only  the  arborea  type  but  most 
of  the  climbing  forms.  Messrs.  R.  Smith  k  Co.,  ’Worcester,  contributed  a 
collection  of  Apples  and  Pears  somewhat  sparsely  displayed,  but  good  dishes 
of  Lady  Henniker,  Lord  Derby,  Warner  s  King,  Striped  Beefing,  Stone’s, 
and  Cox’s  Pomona  were  to  ho  seen.  There  were  also  noteworthy  dishes 
of  Pitmaston  Duchess,  General  Todtlebon,  Souvenir  du  Congr&s, 
Durondeau,  Catillae,  and  Mardchal  de  Cour  Pears.  A  pretty  exhibit  of 
Pernettyas  was  staged  by  Mr.  L.  T.  Davis,  Hillsborough,  co.  Down.  The 
bunches  were  beautifully  berried,  and  included  coccinea  purpurea,  macro- 
carpa  alua,  sanguines,  lilueina,  rubra,  rosea  macrocarpa,  and  alba 
coccinea. 
Mr.  Will  Taylor,  Hampton,  staged  a  few  good  dishes  of  Apples, 
among  which  may  bo  mentioned  Emperor  Alexander,  Jubilee,  Fearn’s 
Pippin,  Peasgood’s  Nonesuch,  Worceste  r  Pearmain,  and  Cox’s  ( (range 
Pippin  ;  also  outdoor  Grapes,  named  Reine  Olga.  Mr.  J.  Pinches,  Crown 
Street,  Camberwell,  had  a  stand  of  his  specialities,  including  the  well 
known  and  excellent  labels.  Messrs.  W.  Gaymer  k  Sen  again  exhibited 
Apples  and  a  number  of  cyder  bottles  in  an  artistic  manner.  Tho 
Horticultural  College,  Swanley,  made  an  exhibit  of  Grapes,  Apples, 
Pears,  Nuts,  Melons,  Damsons,  and  excellent  bottled  fruits. 
PARIS  INTERNATIONAL  EXHIBITION,  1900. 
A  MEETING!  of  tho  horticultural  section  of  the  British  Commission 
was  held  on  Thursday  last  at  the  Crystal  Palace.  Sir  Trevor  Lawrence, 
in  opening  tho  proceedings,  briefly  explained  the  conditions  under  which 
English  exhibitors  could  exhibit,  both  at  the  permanent  and  periodical 
shows,  which  will  extend  from  April  till  November.  He  thought  that 
there  were  c<  rtain  departments  in  which  English  nurserymen  and 
cultivators  generally  were  far  ahead  of  their  colleagues  on  the  Continent, 
and  although  there  were  no  pecuniary  awards,  still  the  honour  ot  this 
country  should  bo  maintained. 
Mr.  John  Wiightcalled  attention  to  thefuct  that  the  schedule  had  not 
been  previously  circulated,  and  the  majority  of  those  present  at  the 
meeting  had  not  been  afforded  an  opportunity  for  considering  the  project. 
Ho  thought  that  many  of  our  best  gardeners  could  not  exhibit  for  the 
mere  gratification,  and  as  there  were  no  prizes,  he  did  not  see  why  they, 
should  incur  any  loss.  The  great  commercial  houses,  on  the  other  hand 
could  exhibit,  but  their  products  would  not  be  so  fully  representative  of 
English  horticulture  in  the  fruit  and  vegetable  sections  as  those  of  the 
private  growers.  He  hoped,  however,  that  means  might  be  devised 
w  hereby  the  best  produce  of  British  gardens  would  bo  fully  represented. 
Sir  Wm.  Thiselton  Dyer  explained  that  tho  need  for  discussing  tho 
subject  had  not  arisen  betote.  He  was  very  proud  of  English  horticulture, 
and  anxious  that  we  should  make  a  good  display.  He  also  alluded  to  tho 
itnporto  and  exports  of  trees,  shrubs,  plants,  and  roots  between  the  two 
countries,  and  thought  there  was  room  for  the  Engfish  to  do  more 
business  with  their  neighbours. 
Mr.  Harry  Veitch,  as  Secretary  of  the  horticultural  section,  explained 
that  few  exhibitors  would  bo  likely  to  show  for  tho  whole  period,  but 
that  if  several  exhibitors  arranged  to  send  their  produce,  the  British 
Commission  might  perhaps  arrange  to  send  someone  over  with  the  exhibits. 
The  recent  exhibits  of  vegetables  at  the  fortnightly  meetings  had  never 
been  equalled,  and  it  might  help  if  intending  exhibitors  were  to  send  a 
preliminary  list  to  tho  Commission. 
M.  Muxime  Cornu  of  l’aris  referred  to  the  R.H.S.  Fruit  Show  in 
eulogistic  terras,  expressing  his  admiration  at  tho  fine  quality,  colour, 
and  freshness  of  the  Apples  in  particular,  which  he  considered  were  re¬ 
markable  for  their  culture.  As  for  the  Grapes,  he  could  only  say  that 
France  was  a  country  in  which  Grape  growing  was  largely  practised,  but 
he  had  never  seen  anything  like  them  in  Paris,  two  of  the  bunches  re¬ 
minding  him  of  those  we  read  about  in  Scripture,  which  required  two  meu 
to  carry  them.  They  would  be  very  happy  and  much  honoured  to  see 
the  English  growers  of  such  produce  represented  at  their  great  exhibition 
