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bunches  of  Madresfield  Court,  Mr.  Harris  being  first,  and  R.  A.  Naylor, 
Esq.,  third.  Three  bunches  of  any  other  kind,  B.  A.  Young,  Esq.,  was 
first,  showing  fine  Gros  Maroc ;  Mr.  W.  Pritchard  second  with  Black 
Alicante  ;  and  Lord  Bagot  third.  There  were  three  exhibits  for  three 
bunches  of  Muscat  of  Alexandria  Grapes,  the  prizewinners  beinar 
E.  Edmondson,  Esq.,  Springfield  Hall,  Knowle  ;  Lord  Bagot,  and  E.  S. 
Clark,  Esq.,  in  the  order  given. 
For  a  single  dish  of  Peaches  Mr,  Harris  was  first,  showing  Belle- 
garde  ;  and  Mr.  J.  H.  Goodacre  second.  The  last-named  exhibitor  was 
first  with  six  Nectarines ;  Lord  Bagot  second,  and  Mr.  J.  Mclndoe 
third.  For  the  best  Melon,  any  kind,  the  competition  was  very  keen, 
Countess,  exhibited  by  Mr.  J.  H.  Goodacre,  taking  first  place.  Mr. 
Harris  second  with  the  same  variety,  and  Mr.  Read  third.  For  Figs 
Mr.  Potts  was  to  the  fore,  followed  by  Mr.  Harris  and  Mr,  J.  Edmonds. 
The  class  for  a  single  dish  of  fifty  Cherries  was  very  fine.  Mr.  Harris 
was  again  successful,  followed  by  Viscount  Combermere  and  Lord 
Bagot, 
Veg-etables. 
Considering  the  season  these  were  of  very  fine  quality.  For  a  col¬ 
lection  of  twelve  distinct  kinds  Mr.  T,  Wilkins,  gardener  to  Lady  T. 
Guest,  Inwood  House,  Henstridge,  was  first  with  a  splendid  collection, 
admirably  staged.  There  were  Autumn  Mammoth  Cauliflowers,  selected 
Ailsa  Craig  Onion,  Sutton’s  Solid  White  Celery,  Green  Globe  Artichokes, 
Early  Gem  Carrots,  Duke  of  Albany  Peas,  Perfection  Tomatoes,  Best  of 
All  Runner  Beans,  Satisfaction  Potatoes,  Sutton’s  Globe  Beet,  Improved 
Telegraph  Cucumber,  and  Prizetaker  Laek.  Mr.  C.  Foster,  gardener  to 
Morgan  S.  Williams,  Esq.,  Aberpergwm,  Glyn  Neath,  was  second  ;  and 
Mr.  W.  Pope,  gardener  to  the  Earl  of  Carnarvon,  Highclere  Castle, 
Newbury,  third. 
In  the  class  for  the  best  collection  of  eight  distinct  kinds,  open  to 
Cheshire  and  North  Wales,  Mr.  Prior,  gardener  to  the  Hon.  Mrs.  B. 
Kenyon,  Maisfaen  Hall,  Whitchurch,  took  first  place  with  fine  Autumn 
Mammoth  Cauliflower,  selected  Ailsa  Craig  Onion,  Sulham  Prize  Celery, 
Magnuca  Bonum  Pea,  Perfection  Tomato,  Progress  Cacumber,  Satisfac¬ 
tion  Potato,  and  Early  Gem  Carrot.  Mr.  C.  Worker,  gardener  to 
Capt.  Fielden,  was  second,  having  good  Cauliflowers,  Peas,  and  Leeks  ; 
and  Mr,  J.  Oldfield,  Chirk,  third. 
For  six  Onions  Mr,  T,  Wilkins  was  first,  staging  grand  bulbs  of 
Sutton’s  Selected  Ailsa  Craig.  Mr.  C.  Foster  was  second,  and  Mr.  John 
Coke  third.  For  Leeks  Mr.  Pope  took  first  with  fine  Prizetaker  ;  Mr. 
T.  Wilkins  second,  and  Mr.  Rodger  Varley  third.  Carrots  were  well 
shown,  Mr.  T.  Wilkins  winning  with  very  fine  specimens  of  Sutton’s 
New  Red  Intermediate;  Mr.  C.  Foster  and  J.  Oldfield,  Esq.,  taking 
second  and  third  in  the  order  named.  There  was  strong  competition  for 
six  Beet.  Mr.  C.  Foster  was  first,  Mr.  T.  Wilkins  second,  and  Mr.  Pope 
third.  Mr.  Logan  was  first  with  Cucumbers,  Viscount  Combermere 
second,  C.  Peele,  Esq.,  third. 
Twelve  kidney  Potatoes  made  a  good  class.  Mr,  B.  Ashton  was  first, 
Mr.  C.  Foster  second,  and  Mr.  Pope  third.  Mr.  B.  Ashton  was  awarded 
first  for  the  best  twelve  round  Potatoes,  Mr.  Wilkins  second,  and  Mr. 
Pope  third.  Mr.  Ashton  was  first  also  with  coloured  kidneys,  Mr.  Cheers 
second,  and  Mr.  A.  Ruddock  third.  The  same  exhibitor  took  first  for 
coloured  rounds,  followed  by  Mr.  W.  Pope  and  Mr.  C.  Foster.  The  last 
named  staged  the  best  Cauliflowers,  Mrs.  Watkins  second,  and  Mr,  W. 
Pope  third,  Mr.  Varley  won  with  red  Celery,  followed  by  Mr.  C.  Foster 
and  Mr.  J.  Birch.  Mr.  Pope  won  with  white  Celery,  Mr.  Varley  second, 
Mr,  T.  Wilkins  third. 
Peas  were  very  well  shown,  T.  Brocklebank,  Esq.,  Mr.  H.  Brownhill, 
and  Viscount  Combermere  being  the  winners.  Mr.  Wilkins,  Mr. 
W.  Pope,  and  Captain  Fielder  winning  with  Best  of  All  Runner  Beans. 
Mr.  Wilkins  was  to  the  front  with  French  Beans,  staging  fine  selected 
Canadian  Wonder  ;  Viscount  Combermere  second  ;  and  Mr.  Prior  third. 
For  the  special  prizes  offered  by  Messrs.  Webb  &  Sons,  Mr.  T.  Wilkins 
was  first.  The  class  was  for  six  kinds  grown  from  seed  supplied  by 
Messrs.  Webb.  The  winner  staged  Webb’s  Masterpiece  Onion,  Peerless 
Cauliflower,  Sensation  Tomato,  Goldfinder  Potatoes,  Duke  of  Albany 
Pea,  and  Market  Favourite  Carrot  (grand).  Mr.  C.  Foster  was  second 
with  Early  Mammoth  Cauliflower,  Talisman  Peas,  Regina  Tomato, 
Masterpiece  Onion,  Progress  Potato,  Mammoth  Red  Celery ;  and  Mr. 
Read  third. 
MiSCELLANEOtrS  EXHIBITS. 
Messrs.  Dicksons,  Ltd..  Chester,  filled  the  whole  of  one  large  tent 
with  a  splendid  exhibit,  well  worthy  of  this  noted  firm.  Down  the 
centre  were  arranged  graceful  Tree  Ferns,  and  tastefully  placed  around 
were  groups  of  Tea  Roses,  beautiful  Liliums  in  variety,  Caunas, 
Hydrangea  paniculata  grandiflora.  There  was  a  fine  group  of  Palma,  a 
grand  specimen  of  Phoenix  redinata  occupying  the  central  position. 
Begonias  were  also  very  fine,  the  flowers  being  of  good  substance  and 
size.  Other  groups  were  composed  of  choice  Carnations,  Romneya 
Coulteri,  Crotons,  and  Dracaenas  rising  from  a  groundwork  of  Ferns  ; 
while  Caladiums.Pancratiums,  Chrysanthemums,  Streptocarpus,  seedlings 
and  others.  Around  the  sides  were  a  fine  cross  and  anchor,  bouquets 
of  Carnations,  graceful  baskets  of  Roses,  beautiful  vases  of  Sweet  Peas, 
charming  Carnations,  with  a  splendid  exhibit  of  hardy  border  flowers, 
amongst  which  were  noted  Gladiolus  The  Bride,  Calendula  Prince  of 
Orange,  Pentstemon  Ardent,  Helianthus  rigidus,  Centaurea  montana 
rubra.  Phlox  Qaeen  Victoria,  Gladiolus  delicatissima,  Sidalcea  Candida, 
and  many  others.  Vines  in  pots,  lawn  grass  in  a  large  box,  and 
Potatoes  complete  the  whole  of  this  grand  exhibit,  for  which  the  gold 
medal  was  awarded. 
Mr.  N.  F.  Barnes,  gardener  to  the  Duke  of  Westminster,  arranged  a 
magnificent  group  of  Souvenir  de  la  Malmaison  Carnations,  the  greater 
part  in  IS-size  pots,  numbering  altogether  some  300.  The  group  was 
edged  with  Adiantum  cuneatum  and  Panicum  variegatum.  A  gold 
medal  was  awarded  this  exhibit. 
Messrs.  Cowan,  Liverpool,  were  awarded  a  silver  medal  for  a  very 
fine  group  of  Tea  Roses  and  Liliums;  Silver  medals  were  also  awarded 
to  Messrs.  R.  Wallace  &  Co.  for  a  fine  exhibit  of  Liliums  in  variety  ; 
Messrs.  Eckford,  Wem,  Shropshire,  for  superb  Sweet  Peas  ;  Messrs. 
R.  Hariland  &  Son,  Cork,  for  eight  boxes  of  Begonias,  all  double,  the 
blooms  being  grand  in  size  and  substance;  Mr.  Ed.  Murrell,  Shrewsbury, 
for  Roses ;  Mr.  Henry  Brownhill,  for  fine  hybrid  Chrysanthemums, 
choice  Begonias,  Dahlias,  Tomatoes,  and  Peas  ;  and  to  Messrs.  W.  &  J. 
Birkenhead,  Sale,  Manchester,  for  a  choice  assortment  of  Ferns.  Mr. 
M.  Campbell,  High  Blantyre,  staged  charming  single  hybrid  Chrys¬ 
anthemums  of  fine  substance,  also  beautiful  Pansies,  for  which  he 
received  a  bronze  medal. 
HDYTON  AND  ROBY. — July  29th. 
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Oh  Thursday  last,  in  perfect  weather  and  in  the  midst  of  a  fashionable 
assembly,  Alexander  Mackenzie  Smith,  Esq..  Bolton  Hey,  Roby,  opened 
the  annual  Show  of  the  above  Society.  Of  the  exhibits  nothing  but  the 
highest  praise  could  be  bestowed. 
For  four  stove  and  greenhouse  plants,  four  Ferns,  four  Caladiums, 
two  Liliums,  two  Palms  or  Cycads,  three  Coleus,  two  and  one  Orchid, 
single  stove  plant  in  flower,  single  Caladium,  single  Fern  and  six  Cocks¬ 
combs,  Mr.  R.  Pinningtou,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Banner,  Blacklow  House, 
Roby,  secured  first  prize  in  each  class  with  plants  of  excellent  quality 
throughout.  In  many  of  the  classes  he  was  closely  followed  by  Mr.  Jno. 
George,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Ihler,  Huyton  Hey  House,  Huyton,  a  persevering 
young  gardener  who  has  made  much  progress  during  the  past  year.  This 
exhibitor  also  won  with  Fuchsias,  table  plants,  one  Caladium,  and  one 
fine-foliage  plant.  Mr.  W.  Lyon,  gardener  to  A.  Mackenzie  Smith,  Esq., 
secured  the  prize  for  a  group  9  feet  in  diameter,  the  arrangement 
reflecting  the  greatest  possible  credit.  Mr.  Pinnington  was  a  good 
second.  Mr.  Lyon  was  also  successful  in  several  other  classes,  securing  a 
special  for  a  hanging  basket,  also  for  Petunias.  Mr.  K.  Bridge,  gardener 
to  Mrs.  Jowett,  Huyton,  was  well  to  the  fore  with  handsome  Zonal 
Pelargoniums  and  for  one  Begonia.  Mr.  T.  Eaton,  gardener  to  Jno. 
Barrington,  Esq.,  Roby  Mount,  Roby,  secured  a  first  for  four  well- 
flowered  tuberous  Begonias,  Mr.  Lvon  following  very  close. 
The  table  decorations — for  ladies  only — were  most  attractive,  and 
formed  a  pleasing  contrast  to  the  plants.  Mrs.  Middlehnrst  secured  the 
first  prize  with  a  light  arrangement  of  Sweet  Peas  and  Gypsophila 
elegans  ;  followed  by  Miss  Clara  Arthur  with  a  similar  arrangement, 
but  a  trifle  too  heavy  ;  and  Mrs.  Barrington  with  a  handsome  arrange¬ 
ment  of  pink  Carnations  and  fragile  Grasses.  Miss  Arthur  also  won 
with  a  charming  bouquet,  and  Mrs.  Barrington  with  a  lovely  centre¬ 
piece,  Miss  Appleton  took  the  prize  for  basket  of  Roses ;  Mrs.  Middle- 
hurst  for  ladies’  spray  ;  and  Mrs,  F.  A.  Green  and  Mr.  R.  Pinnington 
equal  first  for  gentleman’s  buttonhole. 
Other  winners  in  cut  flower  classes  were  Messrs.  W.  Oldham 
(gardener  to  Joseph  Beecham,  Esq.,  Ewanville,  Huyton),  T.  Eaton, 
J.  Humphreys,  and  J.  A.  O’Connor.  There  were  four  competitors  for 
eighteen  cut  Roses  not  less  than  twelve  varieties,  and  Mr.  R.  Pinnington 
somewhat  easily  secured  the  special  prize  offered  with  blooms  of  good 
form  and  substance.  Mr.  J.  Burrows,  gardener  to  W.  H.  Crook,  E*q., 
Huyton,  was  an  easy  first  for  twelve  distinct,  and  Mr.  T.  D.  Syers  for 
six  distinct.  Other  cut  flowers  in  amateurs’  and  cottagers’  classes  were 
very  fine. 
Fruit  was  not  of  the  highest  quality,  Mr.  Eaton,  however,  winning 
the  four  dishes  with  good  Black  Hamburgh  Grapes,  Hero  of  Lockinge 
Melon,  excellent  Violette  Hiitive  Nectarine,  and  fine  Peaches  ;  Mr. 
Pinnington  second.  Mr.  Eaton  was  well  to  the  fore  for  Peaches  and 
Nectarines,  and  a  fine  dish  of  Latest  of  All  Strawberries.  In  all  Grape 
classes  Mr.  W.  Oldham  was  triumphant,  Messrs.  Eaton  and  Pinnington 
following. 
Vegetables  were  fair,  Mr.  Lyon  taking  the  collection  for  French 
Beans  and  three  dishes  of  Tomstoes;  Mr.  Pinnington  four  dithes  of 
Potatoes  and  Cauliflowers  ;  and  Mr.  Humphreys  Cucumbers. 
The  Countess  of  Derby’s  special — a  handsome  striking  clock — for 
the  best  kept  cottagers’  garden  was  taken  by  Mr.  John  Lyon,  who  also 
won  the  cottagers’  collection.  To  Mr.  Airey  (Treasurer),  Mr.  H.  Middle- 
hurst  (Secretary),  the  stagers  and  Committee,  the  highest  commendation 
is  to  be  given  for  their  admirable  arrangements.  The  attendance  was 
very  good. 
LIVERPOOL.— July  31st  and  August  2nd. 
On  Saturday  and  Monday  last  the  seventeenth  annual  Show  of  the 
above  Association  was  held  on  the  review  ground,  Sefton  Park.  The 
Committee  had  every  reason  to  be  proud  of  the  exhibition  of  plants, 
fruits,  and  vegetables,  which  completely  filled  the  handsome  and  com¬ 
modious  tent  and  its  annexe,  and  made  a  striking  impression  upon  all 
present.  The  plants  were  the  chief  feature,  and  we  never  remember 
them  being  better  shown. 
In  the  class  for  ten  stove  and  greenhouse  plants,  five  of  each,  Mr.  B, 
Cromwell,  gardener  to  T.  Sutton  Timmis,  Esq.,  Cleveley,  Allerton,  had  an 
easy  win,  his  plants  being  marked  by  the  stamp  of  the  highest  cultiva¬ 
tion.  Mr.  J.  Bracegirdle,  gardener  to  W.  H.  Watts,  Esq.,  Elm  Hall, 
Wavertree,  was  placed  second  ;  and  Mr.  R.  Pinnington,  gardener 
to  Mrs,  Banner,  Blacklow  House,  Roby,  third.  For  six  stove  and 
greenhouse  plants  Mr.  G.  Leidbetter,  gardener  to  W.  J.  Davey,  Esq., 
