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rule  that  rana  aa  followa  : — “  The  name  of  the  variety  must  be  mentioned 
in  each  case,  and  for  this  purpose  exhibitors  are  recommended  to  preserve 
their  seed  pockets  after  sowing.”  Could  not  this  excellent  regulation  be 
enforced  at  future  shows?  In  framing  the  schedule  an  addition  on  the 
following  I'nes  might  be  put  after  the  above  : — Non-observance  of  this 
rule  will  lead  to  d  squalihcation. 
The  judging  in  several  of  the  vegetable  classes  was  open  to  severe 
criticism,  for  it  looked  as  though  the  adjudicators  had  regarded  size  as 
of  paramount  importance.  In  growing  Cabbages  for  cattle  size  may  be, 
and  doubtless  is,  a  desideratum,  but  for  table,  quality  must  be  con¬ 
sidered.  In  the  class  for  three  Cabbages,  one  variety,  the  first  prize 
went  to  an  exhibit  that  for  coarsfcness  certainly  deserved  a  gold  medal, 
while  clean,  shapely,  high  quality  Ellam’s  were  honoured  only  with  a 
commendation.  This  is  only  one  instance  in  several,  and  the  more  to 
be  regretted  from  the  fact  that  hints  to  exhibitors  are  printed  in  the 
schedule,  and  in  these  size  is  not  given  as  a  strongly  favourable  point. 
The  first  line  in  these  “  Hints”  says,  “  If  anything  is  so  overgrown  as  to 
be  coarse,  that  is  a  fault.”  And  it  is  obviously  true. 
For  a  collection  of  vegetables  grown  in  the  so-called  western  district, 
Mr.  J.  Nowell,  Hereford,  was  apparently  the  only  exhibitor,  and  received 
the  premier  award.  The  exhibit  comprised  Cauliflowers,  Cucumbers, 
Celery,  Peas,  Carrots,  Potatoes,  Onions,  Tomatoes,  and  Parsnips,  all  in 
fair  condition.  In  a  similar  collection  from  the  southern  district  Mr. 
C.  J.  Waite,  Glenhurst,  Esher,  secured  the  first  prize  by  two  points  only 
from  Mr.  J.  Holton,  an  Oxford  amateur,  who  exhibited  splendidly 
throughout  the  show.  The  winner  staged  Celery,  Leeks,  Onions, 
Cucumbers,  Potatoes,  Scarlet  Runners,  Cauliflowers,  Turnips,  Tomatoes, 
and  Carrots.  With  the  exception  of  the  Potatoes,  which  were  rather 
coarse,  each  of  these  was  well  shown.  The  second  prizewinner’s  best 
points  were  Celery,  Tomatoes,  Onions,  and  Potatoes.  Mr.  R.  Wadham, 
Aston,  was  a  poor  third. 
The  pods  of  Beans  staged  in  the  class  for  a  dish  of  One  and  All  Giant 
Scarlet  Runners  were  splendid,  and  the  prizes  went  to  Messrs.  J.  Holton, 
J.  Nowell,  and  R.  Wadham  in  the  order  of  their  names.  For  fifty  pods 
of  the  ordinary  Scarlet  or  White  Runner  Mri  J.  Holton  was  first,  Mr. 
R.  Chamberlain  second,  and  Mr.  R.  Wadham  third.  Mr.  J,  Holton 
retained  the  first  place  in  the  class  for  fifty  pods  of  Dwarf  Beans,  and 
was  followed  by  Mr.  C.  J.  Waite  and  Mr.  G,  Mossman,  Chobham. 
Mr.  A.  Hawkins  was  first  for  thirty  pods  of  Longpods,  Mr.  G.  Mossman 
being  second,  and  Mr.  G.  Palmer,  Oxford,  third.  For  thirty  pods  of 
Broad  Windsor  Messrs.  C.  Osman,  G.  Palmer,  and  J.  Holton  secured 
the  prizes  in  the  order  in  which  their  names  are  given. 
In  the  class  for  six  Beet  the  competition  was  excellent,  Mr.  J. 
Holton  was  placed  first  with  large  roots  inclined  to  coarseness.  Mr. 
C.  J.  Waite  with  beautifully  clean  even  examples  had  to  take  second  place, 
and  Mr.  A.  Colburn  third.  The  prize  for  Turnip-rooted  Beet  went  to 
Messrs.  A.  Tunbridge,  Chelmsford,  .J.  Nowell  and  J.  Holton.  In  each  of 
these  and  the  Bean  classes  the  number  of  exhibits  was  very  large.  For 
three  Cabbages,  one  variety,  Mr.  C.  Osman  with  very  coarse  specimens 
was  first,  Mr.  R.  Chamberlain  second,  and  Mr.  W.  T.  Gower  third.  In 
the  class  for  Red  Cabbages  Mr.  R.  Chamberlain  was  first,  Mr.  R.  T. 
Howell,  gardener  to  F,  R.  Hall,  Esq.,  Summers  Town,  second, and  Mr.  C. 
Osman  third. 
For  nine  Carrots,  Long  Red  Intermediate,  Messrs.  J.  Nowell,  G. 
Palmer,  and  C.  J.  Waite  were  the  successful  exhibitors,  while  in  a  class 
for  nine  Scarlet  Intermediate,  Mr.  G.  Palmer  was  first,  Mr.  J.  Holton 
second,  and  Mr.  J.  Nowell  third.  For  a  similar  number  of  Long,  Red 
or  Orange,  Messrs.  G.  Palmer,  J,  Holton,  and  G.  W.  Hunt  took  the 
prizes  in  the  order  named.  The  judging  was  peculiar  in  the  class  for 
three  Early  Dwarf  Mammoth  Cauliflowers,  the  peculiar  award  going  to 
Mr.  C.  Osman,  who  staged  two  examples  of  the  three  decidedly  past  their 
best ;  Mr.  M.  Webster  was  second,  and  Mr.  C.  J.  Waite  third,  the  best 
trio  being  commended.  For  three  heads  of  Red  Celery,  Mr.  C.  J.  Waite 
was  first,  Mr.  J.  Holton  second,  and  Mr.  J.  Nowell  third  ;  while  for  a 
similar  number  of  White  Messrs.  J.  Holton,  G.  Palmer,  and  G.  Mossman 
were  successful. 
Mr.  C.  J.  Waite  occupied  the  premier  position  in  the  class  for  a  pair 
of  Cucumbers,  followed  by  Messrs.  R.  Wadham  and  J.  Nowell  in  the 
order  named.  For  nine  Leeks  the  first  and  third  prizewinners  were  the 
same  as  in  the  class  immediately  preceding,  the  second  going  to  Mr. 
J.  Holton.  For  nine  white  Spanish  Onions,  spring  sown,  Mr.  R.  Wadham 
was  first,  Mr.  J.  Holton  second,  and  Mr.  J.  Nowell  third.  For  a  similar 
number  of  any  other  variety  Mr.  C.  J.  Waite  was  in  front  of  Messrs. 
R.  Chamberlain  and  J,  Holton,  who  were  second  and  third  respectively. 
For  nine  winter  Onions,  autumn  sown,  Messrs.  C.  J.  Waite,  J.  Nowell, 
and  R  Wadham  were  the  successful  competitors.  Mr.  C.  J.  Waite  was 
again  to  the  fore  with  six  Hollow-crown  Parsnips,  Mr.  J.  Holton  being 
second,  and  Mr.  A.  Colburn,  gardener  to  W.  Stevens,  Esq.,  Croydon, 
third, 
Mr.  J,  Holton  was  a  good  first  in  the  class  for  a  collection  of 
Potatoes,  three  round  and  three  kidney  varieties,  distinct,  Mr.  C.  J. 
Waite  being  second,  and  Mr.  A,  Hawkins,  Oxford,  third.  For  a  dish  of 
white  kidney  Mr.  M.  Webster  was  first,  Mr,  C.  J.  Waite  second,  and 
Mr.  F,  Veale,  Oxford,  third  ;  while  for  coloured  kidney  Messrs.  0.  J, 
Waite,  M.  Webster,  and  G.  Palmer  secured  the  awards.  Mr.  M.  Webster 
was  first  for  nine  white  round,  followed  by  Mr.  R.  Chamberlain,  and 
Mr.  C.  J.  Waite.  The  last-named  took  the  lead  for  nine  coloured 
round,  Mr.  J.  Nowell  being  second,  and  Mr.  J.  Holton  third.  The  prizes 
in  the  two  classes  devoted  to  Tomatoes  were  shared  by  Messrs.  0.  .T. 
Waite,  J.  Nowell,  A.  Hawkins,  and  J.  Holton.  For  three  green  Marrows 
Mr.  J.  W.  Abrahams  was  first,  Mr.  C,  Moody  second,  and  Mr.  G. 
Mossman  third  ;  while  for  three  white  Marrows  Mr.  J,  Collins  was  first. 
There  were  several  classes  devoted  to  fruit,  and  the  show  in  this 
section  was  probably  one  of  the  finest  that  has  been  held.  Not  only 
were  the  exhibits  numerous,  but  the  quality  was  well  up  to  the  maik. 
For  three  dishes  of  culinary  Apples,  distinct  varieties,  Mr.  A.  Galvin, 
gardener  to  G.  H.  Dean,  Esq  ,  Sittingbourne,  was  first  with  splendid 
examples  of  Peasgood’s  Nonesuch,  Ecklinville  Seedling,  and  Emperor 
Alexander.  The  second  prize  went  to  Mr.  J.  Nowell,  and  the  third  to 
Mr.  S.  J.  Croft,  Reigate.  Mr.  J.  Nowell  with  Devonshire  Quarrenden, 
Lady  Sudeley,  and  Duchess  of  Oldenburg  was  first  in  the  class  for  three 
dishes  of  dessert  Apples,  followed  by  Messrs.  Colvile  Browne,  Hextable, 
and  A.  Gulvin, 
The  principal  fruit  class,  won  by  Mr.  J.  Nowell,  was  for  a  collection 
of  fruit,  six  kinds,  black  and  white  Grapes  allowed  as  distinct.  The 
exhibits  were  of  good  average  quality.  The  winner  stagqd  creditable 
Grapes,  with  good  Peaches,  Figs,  Nectarines,  and  a  Melon.  Mr.  R. 
Chamberlain,  gardener  to  F.  M.  Lonergan,  Esq.,  Reading,  was  a  capital 
second,  and  Mr.  C.  J.  Waite  third.  The  latter  secured  the  premier 
prize  for  a  collection  of  five  distinct  kinds  of  hardy  fruits,  with  Apricots, 
Plums,  Cherries,  Pears,  and  Peaches.  Mr.  J.  Nowell  was  a  good  second, 
and  Mr.  T.  Osman,  Cherisey,  third. 
Messrs,  R.  Wadham,  J,  Nowell,  and  C.  J.  Waite  were  the  prize¬ 
winners  in  the  class  for  a  dish  of  Apricots,  while  for  a  dish  of  Morello 
Cherries  Messrs.  R.  Chamberlain,  W.  Popple,  and  R.  Wadham  were 
successful.  For  two  bunches  of  black  Grapes  Mr.  W.  Taylor,  gardener 
to  G.  Bayer,  Esq.,  Forest  Hill,  was  a  good  first,  Mr.  C.  J.  Waite  being 
second  and  Mr.  T.  Osman  third.  Mr.  M.  Webster  was  a  good  first  for 
two  bunches  of  white  Grapes,  followed  by  Mr.  W.  Taylor  and  E. 
Hammond.  A  dish  of  Barrington  in  good  form  secured  for  Mr.  J. 
Nowell  the  first  prize  in  the  class  for  five  Peaches,  one  variety.  Mr.  J. 
Collins  was  second  and  Mr.  C.  J.  Waite  third. 
Mr.  J.  Nowell  was  first  for  three  dishes  of  dessert  Pears,  Mr.  R. 
Wadham  being  second,  and  Mr.  C.  .J.  Waite  third.  Mr.  C.  Moody, 
Penge,  occupied  the  leading  position  for  two  dishes  of  cooking  Plums ; 
Mr.  J.  Holton  was  second,  and  Mr.  R.  Wadham  third.  For  two  dishes  of 
dessert  Plums  Mr.  J.  Nowell  was  successful,  followed  by  Messrs,  R. 
Chamberlain  and  T.  Osman,  gardener  to  L.  J.  Baker,  Eiq.,  Chertsey,  as 
named.  For  a  dish  of  Raspberries  Mr.  Colvile  Browne  was  first,  Mr. 
J.  M.  Welsh,  Beckenham,  second,  and  Mr.  J,  Nowell  third  ;  while  for  a 
dish  of  Tomato  One  and  All  Epicure  Messrs.  A.  Hawkins,  Oxford, 
J.  Nowell,  and  C.  J.  Waite  were  the  prizewinners. 
BRIGHTON. — AUGTTST  25th  and  26th. 
This  was  again  held  in  the  Dome  and  Corn  Exchange,  and  was  one 
of  the  best  of  a  series  of  grand  exhibitions  held  of  late  years  under  the 
new  management.  Groups,  cut  Dahlias,  tables  of  plants  and  fruit  were 
especially  good.  In  the  vegetables  and  miscellaneous  exhibits,  too,  the 
exhibits  were  among  the  best  we  have  seen. 
The  Society’s  silver  medal  and  £6  for  a  group,  18  feet  by  10  feet, 
was  well  contested,  Mr.  M.  C.  Hollands,  nurseryman,  Tunbridge  Wells, 
winning  with  a  grand  arrangement  of  Crotons,  Caladiums,  Dracteuas, 
Ferns  and  Palms.  Mr.  H,  J.  Jones,  Hither  Green  Nursery,  Lewisham, 
was  a  capital  second  ;  Mr.  E.  Meachin,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Armstrong, 
Woodslee,  Withdean,  and  Mr.  G.  Miles,  Dyke  Road,  Brighton,  following. 
The  bronze  medal  and  £3,  offered  for  a  smaller  group,  was  won  by  Mr. 
J,  Simms,  gardener  to  C.  J.  Inwood,  Esq.,  Dyke  Road,  Brighton,  for  a 
light  and  pretty  arrangement  J  Mr.  J.  Hill,  gardener  to  M.  Wallis,  Esq., 
Springfield,  Withdean,  being  a  close  second.  Groups  of  Ferns  are 
always  a  feature  at  Brighton,  and  Mr.  J.  Adams,  gardener  to  the  Rev.  Sir 
G.  C.  Shiffner,  Bart.,  Coombe  Piaoe,  Lewes,  won  with  a  well  arranged 
lot,  having  some  beautiful  pieces  of  Adiantum  farleyense  ;  Mr.  George 
Miles,  Dyke  Road  Nursery,  being  a  close  second. 
Seven  competed  for  a  table  of  flowering  and  foliage  plants,  Mr. 
C.  Hollands  being  well  ahead,  and  Mr.  E.  La wrance,  gardener  to  T.  Oliver, 
Esq.,  Tonbridge,  Horsham,  second.  For  eight  stove  and  greenhouse 
plants  the  competition  for  £5  and  the  Corporation  challenge  cup  was 
very  close  between  Mr.  J.  Warren,  Handcross  Park,  and  Mr.  E.  Meachin, 
Woodslee,  Withdean,  the  awards  going  in  the  above  order.  Mr.  Warren 
was  also  in  front  for  six  stove  and  greenhouse  Ferns.  Messrs.  W. 
Miles  &  Co.,  Church  Road,  Hove,  followed.  For  spscimen  plants  Mr.  A. 
Gibson,  gardener  to  T.  F.  Burnaby  Atkins,  Esq.,  Halstead,  was  first  with 
Dipladenia  Brearleyana  as  a  stove  plant  in  bloom,  and  also  for  Cycas 
revoluta  as  a  specimen  foliage  plant ;  and  Mr.  J.  Warren  a  close  second 
in  each  case. 
Gloxinias  were  fairly  good,  the  best  six  coming  from  Mr.  J.  Holman, 
gardener  to  F.  Crunden,  Esq,,  Burgess  Hill.  The  best  six  small  Crotons 
came  from  Messrs.  W.  Miles  &  Co.,  Hove,  Mr.  J.  Warren  having  the 
best  six  Dracmnas.  For  six  Palms  Messrs.  W.  Miles  &  Co.  and  Mr,  E. 
Meachen  won  in  like  order  with  some  really  well-grown  plants.  For  six 
British  Ferns  in  pots  Mr.  J.  Lewis,  37,  Preston  Park,  Brighton,  was  in 
front  of  Mr.  G.  Miles.  Six  Coleus  were  strongly  contested,  Mr.  G. 
Simms,  gardener  to  C.  J.  In  wood.  Esq.,  The  Retreat,  Brighton,  winning. 
Twelve  table  plants  in  6-inch  pots  were  good,  the  first  going  to 
Messrs.  W.  Miles  &  Co,,  Hove  ;  and  the  second  to  Mr.  B.  Lawrance, 
gardener  to  T.  Oliver,  Esq.,  Horsham.  A  piece  of  plate  for  a  table  of 
Orchids  was  won  by  Mr.  H.  Garnett,  gardener  to  R.  G.  Fletcher,  Esq., 
Preston,  Brighton  ;.  Mr.  J.  Harper,  gardener  to  E.  A.  Tucker,  Esq., 
Brighton,  following. 
For  a  box  of  twenty-four  varieties  of  stove  and  greenhouse  flowers, 
Mr.  W.  Archer,  gardener  to  Miss  Gibson,  Hill  House,  Saffron  Walden, 
was  well  ahead ;  Mr.  G.  Davis,  gardener  to  Major  B.  H.  Thurlow,  Buck- 
ham  Hill  House,  Isfield,  following.  Roses  were  fairly  good  for  the  season, 
