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pulsory  to  include  both  black  and  white  varieties.  Here  Mr.  G.  Reynolds, 
gardener  to  iMessrs.  De  Rothschild,  Gunnersbury  Park,  Acton,  succeeded 
in  annexing  the  first  prize.  The  varieties  represented  were  Black  Ham¬ 
burgh,  which  was  losing  its  colour  ;  Chasselas  Napoleon,  fine  in  berry  ; 
Gros  Maroc,  grandly  finished  bunches  ;  Muscat  of  Alexandria,  not  very 
good,  with  iMadres  eld  Court  and  Buckland  Sweetwater,  both  of  medium 
quality.  The  second  position  was  assigned  to  Mr.  W.  Taylor,  gardener  to 
C.  Bayer,  Esq.,  Forest  Hill,  whose  best  varieties  were  iladresfield  Court 
and  Gros  Colman.  Mr.  .1.  H.  Goodacre  was  placed  third,  his  examples  of 
Black  Alicante  and  Muscat  of  Alexandria  being  the  most  conspicuous. 
In  the  class  for  six  bunches  in  three  distinct  varieties,  in  which  no 
exhibitor  in  the  class  immediately  preceding  was  eligible  to  compete, 
Mr.  P.  Cole,  gardener  to  Sir  George  Russell,  Bart.,  Reading,  went  to 
the  front  with  Muscat  of  Alexandria,  Foster’s  Seedling,  and  Black 
Alicante.  Mr.  .1.  .Jones,  Cradley,  was  a  fair  second,  and  Mr.  F.  Harris 
third.  The  class  for  three  bunches  of  Black  Hamburghs  was  not  par¬ 
ticularly  strong.  ]Mr.  W.  Mitchell,  gardener  to  J.  W.  Fleming,  Esq., 
Romsey,  was  placed  first ;  j\Ir.  W.  Taylor,  Forest  Hill,  second,  and  Mr.  G. 
Reynolds  third.  iVIr.  W.  Taylor,  Forest  Hill,  staged  well  in  the  class  for 
Madresfield  Court,  his  examples  being  good.  Mr.  W.  Tidy,  gardener  to 
K.  D’Arcy,  Esq.,  Stanmore,  was 
a  capital  second,  and  Mr.  W.  J. 
Empson,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Wingfield, 
Ampthill,  Beds,  third. 
For  three  bunches  of  either  Gros 
Colman  or  Gros  iMaroc,  Mr.  J.  Jones, 
liidgway  Vineries,  Cradley,  IMalvern, 
was  placed  first.  His  variety  was 
Gros  Colman  ;  the  bunches  were  iU- 
shaped  and  berries  large,  though  not 
of  high  finish.  Mr.  G.  Reynolds  took 
the  second  prize  with  the  same  variety, 
followed  by  iSlr.  F.  Cole  with  hand¬ 
some  bunches  of  Gros  Maroc,  in  which 
the  berries  were  perfectly  finished,  but 
small.  Black  Alicantes  were  very 
evenly  shown,  the  prizewinners  being 
Messrs.  F.  Cole,  J.  Bury,  Petersham, 
and  W.  Howe,  gardener  to  Henry  Tate, 
Esq.,  Streatham,  in  the  order  given. 
The  class  for  Lady  Downe’s  was  not 
very  strong.  The  first  prize  fell  to 
Mr.  W.  Tidy,  the  second  to  Mr.  W.  J. 
Empson,  and  the  third  to  IMr.  A. 
Kemp,  Horsham.  For  three  bunches 
of  any  other  black  Grape,  Mr.  AV. 
Mitchell  was  first  with  Airs.  Pince  ; 
Mr.  W.  Smith,  gardener  to  R.  Ovey, 
Esq.,  Henley-on-Thames,  second  with 
Alnwick  Seedling  ;  and  Mr.  W.  Tidy 
a  very  close  third  with  the  same 
variety. 
Mr.  F.  Cole  was  first  in  the  class 
for  three  bunches  of  Muscat  of  Alex¬ 
andria,  Mr.  J.  H.  Goodacre  being 
second,  and  Air.  G.  Reynolds  third. 
Neither  of  these  exhibits  was  perfect. 
For  three  bunches  of  any  other  white 
Grape,  Air.  G.  Reynolds  was  the  most 
successful  with  Chasselas  Napoleon, 
followed  by  Air.  W.  Taylor,  Forest 
Hill,  with  Buckland  Sweetwater ;  and 
Mr.  G.  Lane,  gardener  to  Airs.  Ridge, 
Englefield  Green. 
A  large  number  of  dishes  competed  in  the  class  for  a  dish  of  Figs  of 
any  variety,  and  some  of  the  fruits  were  very  handsome.  The  first  position 
was  awarded  to  Air.  W.  Alessenger,  gardener  to  C.  H.  Berners,  Esq., 
AA’^oolverstone  Park,  Ipswich  ;  the  second  to  Air.  H.  Folkes,  gardener  to 
C.  E.  Strahan,  Esq.,  Kernel  Hempsted  ;  and  the  third  to  Air.  W.  Alitchell. 
Each  of  these  competitors  staged  Brown  Turkey. 
Hardy  Fruits. 
For  a  collection  of  hardy  fruit  grown  entirely  in  the  open  air,  and  to 
comprise  not  more  than  fifty  dishes,  the  competition  between  Air.  G.  Wythes, 
gardener  to  Earl  Percy,  Syon  House,  Brentford,  and  Mr.  J.  Powell,  gar¬ 
dener  to  Colonel  Biymer,  AI.P.,  Dorchester,  was  remarkably  keen,  the 
prizes  going  to  them  in  the  order  they  are  here  named.  The  winner’s 
collection  was  distinctly  more  varied  than  his  opponent’s,  while  the  fruits  in 
each  case  were  most  creditable  as  regards  quality.  Amongst  the  best 
Apples  Air.  Wythes  staged  were  Wealthy,  Cox’s  Orange  Pippin,  Lord 
Suffield,  Small’s  Admirable,  Warner’s  King,  Lord  Derby,  Alfriston, 
Blenheim  Orange,  Ribston  Pippin,  and  Cellini.  The  most  noticeable 
Pears  were  Beurre  Diel,  Louise  Bonne  of  Jersey,  Beurrfi  Bachelier,  and 
Beurre  Sterckmans.  In  addition  to  these  there  were  two  or  three  kinds 
of  Nuts,  with  Grapes,  Cherries,  Plums,  Peaches,  and  Damsons.  Mr.  J. 
Powell  had  some  grand  Apples  and  Pears,  representing  many  of  the 
leading  varieties.  The  third  position  was  assigned  to  Air.  Aliller,  gardener 
to  Lord  Foley,  Ruxley  Lodge,  Esher;  but  his  collection  was  decidedly 
behind  the  other  two. 
Air.  R.  Potter,  gardener  to  Sir  AI.  Collet,  Bart.,  Kemsing,  Sevenoaks, 
secured  the  coveted  premier  award  in  the  class  for  a  collection  of  hardy 
fruit  not  exceeding  thirty-six  dishes,  grown  partly  or  entirely  under 
Fig.  51. — AIr.  George  Woodward. 
glass,  to  illustrate  orchard  house  culture.  The  exhibit  was  well  diversified, 
and  comprised  some  very  handsome  specimens.  The  Grapes  were  Foster’s 
Seedling  and  Gros  Maroc.  Amongst  the  Pears,  which  were  very  fine,  we 
noticed  Doyenne  du  Cornice,  Alarguerite  Alarillat,  Pitmaston  Duchess, 
Doyenne  Boussoch,  and  Duchssse  d’AngouKme,  while  the  Apples  com¬ 
prised  splendid  examples  of  Emperor  Alexander,  Baldwin,  Lady  Henniker, 
King  of  Tompkins  County,  Cox’s  Orange  Pippin,  Worcester  Pearmain, 
Ribston  Pippin,  Wealthy,  and  The  Queen.  Plums  were  represented  by 
Automne  Compote,  Coe’s  Golden  Drop,  and  Bryanston  Gage.  In 
addition  to  these  there  were  Figs,  Peaches,  and  Nectarines  in  good 
form.  Air.  J.  Mclndoe  was  a  fine  second,  with  a  collection  repre¬ 
sentative  of  good  culture  and  careful  selection.  The  same  kinds  of 
fruits  were  staged  as  in  the  preceding  collection,  but  the  varieties  were, 
of  course,  slightly  different. 
Cooking  and  Dessert  Apples. 
The  first  prize  for  twenty-four  dishes  of  Apples,  distinct,  sixteen 
cooking  and  eight  dessert,  was  secured  by  Air.  G.  Woodward,  gardener 
to  R.  Leigh,  Esq.,  Barham  Court,  Alaidstone,  with  a  magnificent  collec¬ 
tion,  every  dish  being  almost  perfect.  The  colouring  was  particularly 
attractive.  The  varieties  were  Ecklin- 
ville.  Beauty  of  Kent,  W arner’s  King, 
Peasgood’s  Nonesuch,  Stone’s  (grand) 
Belle  Dubois,  Cox’s  Pomona,  Brabant 
Bellefleur,  Bismarck,  AIAre  de  Aldnage, 
Alfriston,  Emperor  Alexander,  Tower 
of  Glamis,  American  Alother,  Ailing- 
ton  Pippin,  Cox’s  Orange  Pippin, 
Baumann’s  Red  Reinette,  Washington, 
Ribston  Pippin,  Calville  Rouge,  and 
Gascoyne’s  Seedling.  Air.  C.  A. 
Bayford,  gardener  to  C.  Lee  Campbell, 
Esq.,  Glewstone  Court,  Ross,  was 
second  with  a  creditable  collection, 
though  visibly  weaker  than  the  former. 
The  best  dishes  were  Peasgood’s 
Nonesuch,  AA^'amer’s  Edng,  Lord 
Derby,  American  Alother,  Ribston 
Pippin,  Tyler’s  Kernel,  Stirling  Castle, 
Crimson  Queening,  Potts’  Seedling, 
Cox’s  Orange  Pippin,  Duchess’ 
Favourite,  and  King  of  the  Pippins. 
Air.  G.  Goldsmith,  gardener  to  Sir 
E.  G.  Loder,  Bart.,  Leonardslee,  Hor¬ 
sham,  was  placed  third  with  a  good, 
well  coloured  collection.  The  best 
dishes  were  Flower  of  Kent,  Holland- 
bury,  Peasgood’s  Nonesuch,  Wealthy, 
and  Ribston  Pippin.  There  were  six 
competitors  in  this  class,  which  it  will 
readily  be  imderstood  was  a  most 
interesting  one. 
The  class  for  twelve  dishes  of 
Apples,  eight  cooking  and  four  dessert, 
brought  the  same  number  of  exhibitors 
as  the  preceding  one.  Here,  again, 
the  fruit  staged  was,  as  a  rule,  of 
splendid  qualiW.  Mr.  AV.  G.  Pra^eU, 
gardener  to  J.  K.  Wingfield  Digby, 
Esq.,  Sherborne  Castle,  Sherborne, 
was  placed  first  with  an  even  exhibit, 
including  Lord  Derby,  Peasgood’s 
Nonesuch,  Warner’s  King,  New  Haw- 
thornden,  Annie  Elizabeth,  Bismarck, 
Emperor  Alexander,  Alfriston,  Sturmer  Pippin,  Cox’s  Orange  Pippin, 
Ribston  Pippin,  and  King  of  the  Pippins.  Air.  B.  Aliller,  gardener  to 
T.  W.  Startup,  Esq.,  AA^est  Farleigh,  Alaidstone,  occupied  the  second 
position.  Warner’s  King,  Tower  of  Glamis,  The  Queen,  Cox’s  Pomona, 
Gascoyne’s  Seedling,  and  AVorcester  Pearmain  were  his  best  dishes. 
The  third  prize  went  to  Air.  J.  Hill,  gardener  to  C.  R.  W.  Adeane, 
Esq.,  Babraham  Hall,  Cambridge,  who  showed  good  examples  of  San¬ 
dringham,  Peasgood’s  Nonesuch,  and  King  of  the  Pippins. 
Air.  AA^.  Slogrove,  gardener  to  Airs.  Crawford,  Gatton  Cottage,  lleigate, 
was  placed  first  for  nine  dishes,  six  cooking  and  three  dessert.  The 
varieties  were  AVarner’s  King,  Peasgood’s  Nonesuch,  Sandringham, 
Emperor  Alexander,  Stone’s,  Cox’s  Pomona,  AVashington,  Worcester 
Pearmain,  and  Cox’s  Orange  Pippin.  Air.  T.  W.  Herbert,  gardener  to 
J.  T.  Charlesworth,  Esq.,  Nutfield  Court,  Redhill,  was  second  with  good 
dishes  of  The  Queen,  Gloria  Alundi,  and  Cox’s  Orange  Pippin. 
Cooking  Apples. 
For  six  dishes  of  cooking  Apples  Air.  G.  AA^oodward  was  again  placed 
first  with  a  splendid  exhibit.  AVamer’s  King,  Stone’s,  Peasgood’s  None¬ 
such,  Lord  Derby,  Emperor  Alexander,  and  AI5re  de  Alenage  were  the 
varieties  staged.  Air.  W.  liewis,  gardener  to  T.  Oliverson,  Esq.,  East 
Sutton  Park,  Alaidstone,  was  placed  second  with  good  dishes  of  Peasgood’s 
Nonesuch,  Al&re  de  AKnage,  ANarner’s  King,  and  Belle  Dubois.  Air.  A.  H. 
Rickwood,  gardener  to  the  Dowager  Lady  Freake,  Fulwell  Park,  Twick¬ 
enham,  was  third  with  a  very  clean  exhibit. 
For  thi’ee  dishes,  distinct.  Air.  G.  Goldsmith  secured  premier  honours 
with  an  exceptionally  fine  exhibit,  showing  Peasgood's  Nonesuch,  Warner’s 
King,  and  Lord  Derby.  Air.  J.  Powell,  gardener  to  Col.  Brymer,  AIJ*., 
