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■<he  plants  in  this  case  were  highly  creditable  they  lacked  the  high  stamp 
of  culture  which  characterised  those  from  Cheltenham.  Mr.  J.  Cypher 
rad  the  best  six  stove  plants  in  flower,  showing  fine  specimens  of 
Bougainvillea  Sanderiana,  Pboeaocoma  prolifera  Barnesi,  Statice 
■Cilberti,  Ixoras  Williams!  and  regina,  and  Rondeletia  speciosa.  Mr. 
W.  Finch  was  again  second,  his  best  plant  being  Ixora  Williamsi. 
Mr.  Lambert  was  first  with  six  stove  and  greenhouse  plants,  open 
■OTly  to  the  county  cf  Salop,  showing  Eacharis  amazonica,  Allamanda 
Henderson!,  Ixora  Prince  of  Orange,  Croton  Warreni,  Areca  lutescens, 
-and  Dipladenia  amabilig ;  Mr.  J.  Farrant,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Juson, 
Monklands,  taking  the  second  award.  Mr.  Jas.  Cypher  had  the  best  six 
■fine>foliage  plants,  showing  Dracjena  indivisa.  Crotons  Queen  Victoria, 
Thompson!,  Sunset,  and  undulata,  and  Cycas  revoluta.  Mr.  Finch  was 
placed  second  with  good  plants.  For  six  exotic  Ferns  Mr.  H.  Blakeway, 
gardener  to  P.  A.  Muntz,  Esq.,  M.P.,  Dunsmore,  Rugby,  was  first  with 
Adiantums  farleyense,  cardiochlcena,  and  cuneatum,  Microlepia  birta 
-cristata,  and  other  fine  specimens.  Mr.  T.  Rice,  gardener  toT.  Parkinson, 
■Esq.,  Abergwili,  was  second  ;  and  Mr.  Roberts,  gardener  to  C.  H.  Wright, 
Esq.,  Oswestry,  third,  Mr.  W,  Leith,  gardener  to  J.  R.  Greatorex,  Esq., 
Shrewsbury,  was  first  with  six  Caladiums  ;  Mr.  R.  Lawley  second  ;  and 
Mr.  Farrant  third.  Mr.  Jas.  Cypher  had  the  best  six  Orchids  in  flower, 
showing  Caitleyas  crispa  and  Gaskelliana,  Deudrobium  formosum 
giganteum,  Cycnoches  chlorochilon,  Calantho  veratrifolia,  and  OJonto- 
glossum  Harryanum.  Mr.  J.  Edwards,  gardener  to  E.  Stanley  Clarke, 
Esq.,  Wrexham,  was  second.  Mr.  Townsend  had  the  beat  four  Orchids 
in  the  class  open  only  to  the  county  of  Salop.  Mr.  Lambert  showed 
Dipladenia  amabilis  for  the  best  flowering  specimen  restricted  to  the 
county.  Mr.  A.  Jones,  gardener  to  G.  Burr,  Esq.,  Shrewsbury,  was 
■second  with  Bougainvillea  glabra.  For  six  Begonias  Mr.  E.  Jones  was 
•first,  Mr,  H.  Cliffe  second,  and  Mr.  Lawley  third.  In  the  amateurs’  class 
for  six  flower  and  foliage  plants  G.  Burr,  Esq,,  was  first  with  well-grown 
specimens;  Mrs.  Mace,  College  Hill,  taking  the  second  place. 
Mr.  Lambert  had  the  best  six  Dracfenas,  showing  good  plants  of 
D.  Baptisti,  regina,  amabilis.  Sunset,  and  Shepherdi.  Mr.  C.  J,  Mee 
was  second,  and  Mr.  Farrant  third.  Mr.  W.  Scott  was  a  good  first  with 
three  Fuchsias,  showing  well-grown  specimens.  Mr,  A,  Myers,  Shrews¬ 
bury,  was  first  for  six  single  Zunal  Pelargoniums,  Mr.  Scott  taking  second 
place.  Mr.  Myers  was  first  with  six  doubles,  showing  good  plants  ;  Mr. 
Gcott  followed  with  the  second,  and  Mr.  H.  Cliffe  third,  Mr.  Bremmell, 
gardener  to  France  Hayhurst,  Esq  ,  Wellington,  had  the  best  four 
Coleus,  trained  in  pyramid  shape  ;  Mr.  \V.  J.  Scott,  Shrewsbury,  second. 
■G.  Burr,  Esq,,  was  first  for  four  exotic  Ferns,  open  to  amateurs  only. 
Mr.  H.  Cliffe  had  the  best  half-dozen  Gloxinias.  Mr.  C.  J.  Mee  wag  a 
good  first  with  a  dozen  table  plants  in  5-inch  pots,  Mr.  Chas.  Beilis  being 
second,  and  Mr.  J.  Ed wardq, third. 
For  a  collection  of  twenty-five  small  miscellaneous  plants  Mr.  W. 
•Scott  was  first ;  Mr.  H.  Cliff  second.  G.  Burr,  Esq.,  had  the  best 
fifty  miscellaneous  plants  in  small  pots ;  the  second  prize  went  to 
Mr.  C.  J.  Mee, 
Cut  Flowkes. 
In  spite  of  the  prolonged  drought,  which  has  been  felt  in  a  varying 
■degree  throughout  the  country,  the  cut  flower  section  was  magnificent, 
and  formed  a  most  important  feature.  It  is  interesting  to  note  that  the 
chief  prizewinners  were  from  the  north,  and  the  degree  of  freshness  and 
general  excellence  which  characterised  the  exhibits  throughout  were 
remarkable.  The  tables  of  the  large  tent  presented  an  almost  confusing 
variety  of  beautiful  flowers,  and  perhaps  a  more  rich  display  has  never 
been  placed  before  the  public.  Along  the  centre  were  floral  designs 
— ma,8terpiece8  of  the  florists’  art  in  every  conceivable  shape,  and  along 
the  side  were  banks  of  cut  blooms  representing  the  cream  of  many  world- 
famed  collections.  The  chief  classes  were  the  collections  of  various 
seasonable  flowers,  and  the  elegant  taste  displayed  in  this  arrangement 
rendered  them  doubly  attractive. 
Floral  Arrangements. — Messrs.  Perkins  &  Sons,  Coventry,  were  a 
splendid  first  with  a  display  of  floral  arrangements,  which  was  a  marvel 
of  artistic  skill.  Harps,  bouquets,  baskets,  wreaths,  and  buttonholes 
were  displayed,  and  composed  of  a  confusing  variety  of  choice  flowers. 
A  large  harp  of  white  blossoms  with  strings  of  blue  Forget-me-nots  was 
a  conspicuous  feature,  but  the  display  throughout  was  oue  of  exceeding 
beauty,  and  justly  received  in  addition  to  the  highest  award,  the  gold 
medal  of  the  Society.  Never  perhaps  has  this  well-known  firm  exhibited 
to  greater  advantage,  Messrs.  M.  Jenkinson  &  Son,  Newcastle, 
followed  a  close  second,  the  arrangement  here  being  superb,  but  perhaps 
n  little  too  crowded.  A  silver  medal  was  awarded  for  the  exhibit.  The 
third  award  went  to  Messrs.  Jones  &  Sons,  Shrewsbury. 
Messrs.  Perkins  &  Sons  had  the  best  ball  and  bridal  bouquets,  the 
former  being  composed  of  coloured,  and  the  latter  white  Orchids  ;  both 
were  very  charming.  Messrs.  M.  Jenkinson  &  Sons  were  placed  second  ; 
Messrs.  Jones  &  Song  third.  Messrs.  Pope  &  Sons  were  first  for  a  ball 
and  bridal  bouquet  in  another  class  ;  and  Mr.  S.  Wakeman,  gardener  to 
J.  W.  Williams,  Esq.,  Woodcote  Hall,  second.  Messrs.  M.  Jenkinson  atd 
Sons  had  the  best  stand  of  cut  flowers,  showing  an  elegant  arrangement 
of  Epidendrum  vitellinum  and  light  foliage.  Miss  F.  Kebble,  Market 
Drayton,  was  a  good  second.  Messrs.  Perkins  had  the  best  three  button¬ 
holes  ;  Messrs.  Jenkinson  second,  and  Messrs.  Jones  &  Sons  third.  Messrs. 
Pope  &  Son  were  first  for  a  shower  bouquet  of  Cactus  Dahlias.  Messrs. 
■C.  Kimberley  &  Son,  Coventry,  were  a  good  second.  Messrs.  Jenkinson 
*nd  Son,  Newcastle,  occupied  the  third  place.  Messrs.  Jenkinson  and 
Son  were  to  the  front  with  a  bouquet  of  Sweet  Peas.  Messrs.  Pope  and 
rSon  second  ;  and  Rev.  H.  Lovatt,  Cbetwynd  Grove,  third. 
Cut  Flowers.— Perkins  &  Sons  were  placed  first  for  a 
I  collection  of  Roses,  showing  charming  baskets,  arches  of  flowers  and 
bunches  all  arranged  with  taste,  fresh  and  formed  of  good  blooms. 
Amongst  others,  Mrs.  J.  Laing  and  W.  A.  Richardson  were  very 
conspicuous.  Mr.  M.  Campbell,  Blantyre,  was  first  with  a  collection  of 
Dahlias.  Pompons  were  arranged  at.  the  back  of  the  exhibit,  and 
in  the  front  were  placed  the  Fancies  and  Cactus  varieties.  All  the  best 
sorts  were  included,  the  variety  of  colour  being  almost  confusing. 
Messrs.  Jones  &  Sons  were  awarded  the  second  prize,  the  arrangement 
here  being  very  charming,  but  slightly  heavy.  Cactus,  Fancies  and 
singles  were  included,  arranged  with  Maidenhair  Ferns  ;  the  third  prize 
went  to  Messrs.  Pope  &  Son. 
Messrs.  Harkness  &  Sons,  Bedale,  had  the  best  collection  of  Gladioli, 
showing  splendid  spikes  in  great  variety.  Mr.  R.  Morrow,  Leominster, 
was  a  good  second  ;  an(\^  Messrs.  Barr  &  Sons,  Covent  Garden,  third. 
Messrs.  Harkness  &  Sons  were  to  the  front  with  a  collection  of  hardy 
bulbous  flowers,  showing  Gladioli,  Lilies,  Montbretias,  and  others  in 
charming  variety.  Messrs.  R.  Wallace  &  Co.,  Colchester,  were  second 
with  an  arrangement  also  elegant ;  and  the  third  prize  went  to  Messrs. 
Barr  k,  Son.  Mr.  M.  Campbell  was  justly  awarded  first  prize  for  a 
collection  of  hardy  flowers,  which  was  extremely  beautiful,  while  the 
arrangement  was  most  elegant ;  Phloxes,  Helianthus,  Chrysanthemums, 
Campanulas,  Carnations,  Statice  latifolia,  Gaillardias,  other  flowers 
were  noticed  in  bewildering  variety.  Mr.  F.  W.  Gunn,  Birmingham, 
was  placed  second  ;  and  Messrs.  Harkness  &  Sons  third.  Competition 
was  keen  here,  and  the  class  was  by  no  means  the  least  interesting  one 
in  the  show. 
Mr.  M.  Campbell  had  the  best  collection  of  Carnations  and  Picotees 
arranged  with  their  own  foliage.  The  exhibit  was  chastely  beautiful, 
and  comprised  such  varieties  as  Mrs.  Muir,  Crimson  Pearl,  Duchess  of 
Fife,  Corunna,  and  others,  with  numerous  seedlings.  Much  taste  was 
displayed  in  setting  up  the  flowers,  and  the  exhibit  was  in  itself  a 
feature.  The  second  prize  went  to  Messrs.  R.  W.  Proctor  «k  Son,  Chester¬ 
field.  Messrs.  Perkins  &  Sons  were  placed  first  with  Tea  Roses,  showing 
a  superb  stand,  fresh  and  well  formed.  Among  other  varieties  were 
Horace  Vernet,  Cleopatra.  Charles  Lefebvre,  Marchioness  of  London¬ 
derry,  Black  Prince,  and  Harrison  Weir.  Messrs.  R.  W.  Proctor  &  Son 
were  second  ;  Mr.W.  F.  Gunn  third.  Mr.  S.  Mortimer,  Farnham,  had 
the  best  twenty-fonr  Dihlias,  showing  fine  blooms  of  Duke  of  Fife, 
Majestic,  W.  Keith,  Lord  Salisbury,  Mrs.  Gladstone,  John  Walker,  Lord 
Chelmsford,  Victor,  Sunbeam,  Mr.  G.  Harris,  and  others.  Mr.  B.  Brian, 
Longton,  was  a  fair  second,  and  Mr.  M.  Campbell  third.  Mr.  James 
Davies  had  the  best  twelve  bunches  of  Cactus  Dahlias.  Messrs.  Jones, 
Shrewsbury,  offered  several  prizes  for  cut  flowers.  One  of  these  was 
for  twelve  bunches  of  Cactus  Dahlias,  in  which  class  Mr.  Davies  was  first. 
G.  F.  Fox,  Esq.,  Shrewsbury,  had  the  best  twenty-four  Asters,  Mr.  J. 
Davies  second.  Mr.  M.  Campbell  was  first  with  twelve  Picotees,  distinct, 
Messrs.  R.  W.  Proctor  &  Sons  second.  The  same  exhibitors  were  first 
and  second  for  twelve  Carnations,  and  a  dozen  bunches  of  Carnations 
or  Picoteea,  the  prizes  in  the  latter  class  being  given  by  the  President, 
Sir  Walter  O.  Cort-et,  Bart. 
Special  prizes  for  Sweet  Peas  were  offered  by  Mr.  H.  Bckford.  Mr. 
A.  Bullinger,  gardener  to  Dr.  Sankey,  Baschurch,  was  first  with  eighteen 
varieties,  showing  a  very  pleasing  exhibit.  Mr.  C.  J.  Mee  was  a  good 
second,  and  Mr.  W.  Prior,  g  rJener  to  Hon.  Mrs.  Kenyon,  Whitchurch, 
third.  Ten  exhibits  were  shown  in  this  class.  Mr.  H.  Aldersly,  Chester, 
won  Messrs.  Dobbie  &  Co.’s  prize  for  Sweet  Peas,  showing  a  good  collec¬ 
tion  of  twelve  bunches.  Mr.  W.  F.  Gunn  was  second,  Mr.  W.  Prior 
third.  For  twelve  bunches  of  out  annuals,  in  variety,  Mr.  W.  F.  Gunn 
was  first  with  a  tasty  collection.  Messrs.  Clibran  &  Son,  Altrincham, 
offered  prizes  for  twelve  bunches  of  annuals,  the  first  of  which  was  won 
by  Mr.  W.  Seabury  with  an  arrangement  rather  too  crowded  to  be 
effective.  Mr.  T.  Lambert  had  the  best  dozen  bunches  of  stove  and 
I  greenhouse  flowers,  showing  Eucharis,  Ixoras,  Stephanotis,  and  others. 
Mr.  H.  Blakeway  was  second.  Mr.  R.  C.  Townsend  was  first  with  six 
bunches.  Mr.  W.  Seabury  had  the  best  dozen  bunches  of  hardy  flowers 
confined  to  the  county  of  Salop.  Rev.  H.  Lovatt  was  first  in  the 
amateurs’  class  for  six  bunches  of  hardy  flowers. 
Fruit. 
To  the  fruit  shown  at  Shrewsbury  a  high  tribute  must  be  paid,  not 
only  for  the  general  excellence  of  the  exhibits  but  for  the  keen  competi¬ 
tion  which  prevailed.  Much  deliberation  was  necessary  in  giving  the 
awards,  but  the  most  difficult  task  was  that  of  judging  the  dessert  tables, 
on  the  particulars  of  which  we  need  not  dwell  at  length,  as  they  were 
given  in  the  Journal  on  page  146.  Needless  to  say  this  new  departure 
was  one  in  which  great  interest  was  taken,  and  the  executive  has  every 
reason  to  feel  proud  of  its  effort.  Grapes  were  largely  represented,  and 
perhaps  the  only  fault  to  be  found  was  a  lack  of  colour  in  some  instances, 
in  spite  of  this  failing  the  result  of  fruit  growing  skill  was  well 
manifested,  and  taken  as  a  whole  the  display  of  fruit  was  many  points 
above  the  average. 
Dessert  Table. — Five  exhibitors  appeared  In  the  premier  fruit  class, 
which  was  for  a  dessert  table  decorated  with  plants,  cut  flowers,  and 
foliage.  Not  more  than  sixteen  dishes  of  fruit  were  allowed,  and  silver 
and  electro-plate  wineglasses  and  decanters  were  excluded.  The  judging  in 
the  class  was  by  points,  and  a  selection  of  fruit  to  be  shown  was  given  in 
the  schedule.  After  very  careful  deliberation  on  the  part  of  the  Judges 
the  premier  award  of  15  guineas  was  granted  to  Mr.  J.  Mclndoe,  gardener 
to  Sir  J.  W.  Pease,  Guisboro’,  who  scored  96i  points  out  of  a  possible  130. 
On  the  table  were  Moorpark  Apricots,  wtiicb  were  allowed  6  points  ; 
.Brown  Turkey  Figs.  4  points ;  Grapes  Black  Hamburgh,  Golden 
Champion,  Groa  Maroc,  and  Muscat  of  Alexandria  (good),  which  gained 
