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J.  McKenzie  was  first  with  handsome  fruits  of  St.  Edmund’s  Pippin  ;  Mr. 
O.  Goldsmith  second,  with  Gravenstein  in  fine  character  ;  and  Mr. 
G.  Woodward  third,  with  excellent  fruits  of  Washington. 
Alfriston  was  the  first  in  the  schedule  of  the  single  dishes  of  cooking 
Apples,  and  of  it  some  fine  specimens  were  shown.  Mr.  J.  McKenzie  was 
a  splendid  first,  Mr.  G.  Woodward  a  good  second,  and  IV Ir.  W.  Lewis, 
gardener  to  J.  Oliverson,  Esq.,  East  Sutton  Park,  Maidstone,  third.  It 
will  be  observed  that  though  about  seven  dishes  were  staged,  all  the 
prizes  went  into  the  Maidstone  district.  Mr.  E.  Chamberlain  staged 
Beauty  of  Kent  in  capital  form,  and  received  the  jiremier  award.  He  was 
followed  by  Mr.  G.  Woodward  and  Mr.  A.  Basile,  gardener  to  the  Rev. 
O.  L.  Powells,  Weybridge.  There  were  nearly  a  dozen  exhibits  of 
Bismarck,  and  the  beautiful  fruits  shown  by  Mr.  J.  iIcKenzie  thoroughly 
deserved  the  first  prize  that  was  awarded  to  them.  Mr.  G.  Woodward 
also  staged  handsomely  for  the  second  prize,  while  IMr.  C.  Eoss’  third 
prize  dish  was  not  a  great  deal  inferior.  Bramley’s  Seedling  was  a 
comparatively  small  class,  only  four  dishes  being  staged,  but  as  all  were 
good,  quality  made  up  for  quantity.  Mr.  C.  A.  Bayford  was  first,  Mr. 
S.  Lyon,  gardener  to  J.  Salmon,  Esq.,  Rowton,  Chester,  second,  and  Mr. 
J.  HiU  third.  Cellini  was  staged  largely  and  well.  Mr.  G.  Goldsmith 
was  first  with  magnificently  coloured  fruits,  Mr.  C.  A.  Bayford  second 
with  almost  equally  good  specimens,  and  Mr.  J.  Powell  third.  The 
seventeen  or  eighteen  dishes  of  Cox’s  Pomona  made  a  very  handsome 
collection.  Mr.  J.  McKenzie’s  first  prize  fruits  were  exceptionally  bright ; 
while  Mr.  J.  Powell,  second,  and  Mr.  G.  Goldsmith,  third,  both  showed 
welL  Duchess  of  Oldenburg  did  not  make  a  particularly  good  class,  as 
the  specimens  were  so  very  divergent  in  character.  IMr.  .T.  Culton,  Castle 
Douglas,  N.B.,  was  a  good  first ;  IMr.  T.  W.  Herbert,  gardener  to 
,T.  Charleswortb,  Esq.,  Redhill,  being  second;  and  Mr.  G.  Goldsmith 
third. 
The  justly  popular  Wellington,  or  Dumelow’s  Seedling,  was  magni¬ 
ficently  staged.  There  were  nearly  eighteen  dishes,  out  of  which  the 
wonderfully  fine  examples  shown  by  Mr.  .T.  McKenzie  were  selected  for 
the  first  prize.  Mr.  W.  G.  Pragnell,  also  showing  well,  was  placed 
second,  and  Mr.  C.  A.  Bayford  third.  Very  attractive  were  the  Ecklin- 
ville  Seedling  exhibited  by  ]Mr.  .T.  McKenzie,  and  for  which  he  received 
the  premier  award.  Mr.  J.  Spottiswoode  was  second  with  fine  examples, 
and  Mr.  G.  Woodward  third.  Very  bright  were  the  fruits  of  Emperor 
Alexander  in  the  class  for  that  variety.  Mr.  ,J.  IVIcKenzie’s  specimens 
were  clean,  of  good  shape,  and  beautifully  coloured.  Mr.  G.  Woodward 
was  second,  and  Mr.  G.  Goldsmith  third,  each  showing  in  a  highly 
creditable  manner.  Mr.  J.  McKenzie  secured  the  premier  position  in  the 
class  for  Frogmore  Prolific  out  of  half  a  dozen  exhibits.  Mr.  C.  A. 
Bayford  was  second,  and  Mr.  W.  G.  Pragnell  third.  The  shapely  fruits 
of  Golden  Noble  made  a  fine  display.  There  were  about  a  dozen  exhi¬ 
bitors,  of  whom  Mr.  G.  Chambers  was  adjudged  to  have  the  best 
examples.  The  second  and  third  prizes  went  to  Messrs.  G.  AVooiward 
and  J.  McKenzie  respectively.  Golden  Spire  was  not  so  numerously 
shown.  IVIr.  G.  Woodward’s  first  prize  dish  were  of  exceptional  quality. 
Mr.  G.  Goldsmith  was  second,  and  ^Ir.  W.  Lewis  third.  There  were 
only  three  dishes  of  Grenadier,  staged  by  IVIessrs.  C.  Herrin,  W.  Lewis, 
and  ,J.  Hill,  who  secured  the  prizes  in  the  order  given.  New  Hawthornden 
again  made  a  small  class.  ^Ir.  G.  Woodward  staged  well  for  the  first 
prize,  and  was  followed  by  Mr.  A.  Brooks,  Mereworth,  and  Mr.  T.  W. 
Herbert  as  mentioned.  Mr.  .1.  McKenzie  was  first,  and  Mr,  ,T.  Hill 
second,  for  Hormead  Pearmain,  of  which  they  were  the  only  exhibitors. 
Rather  over  a  dozen  dishes  were  brought  of  the  highly  appreciated 
Lane’s  Prince  Albert,  and  it  is  superfluous  to  add  some  grand  examples 
were  shown.  IVlr,  C.  Ross,  for  the  premier  prize,  staged  well  coloured 
fruits  of  great  size.  Mr.  C.  A.  Bayford  was  second  with  good  specimens, 
and  Mr.  G.  W oodward  was  third.  Lord  Derby  was  magnificently  shown 
by  Mr.  G.  Fennell,  gardener  to  W.  Cazalet,  Esq.,  Fairlawn,  Tonbridge, 
who  was  accorded  the  chief  prize.  Mr.  R.  Edwards,  gardener  to  G.  Field, 
Esq.,  Beechy  Lees,  Otford,  was  a  creditable  second,  and  IVlr.  C.  Herrin 
third.  Lord  Grosvenor  was  not  largely  shown,  but  better  examples  than 
those  of  Mr.  G.  Woodward,  who  took  the  first  prize,  need  not  be  wished 
for.  Mr.  C.  Herrin  was  second,  and  Mr.  F.  Harris  third.  Lord  Suf- 
field  was  more  numerous,  over  a  dozen  contestants  bringing  fruits.  IMr, 
,T.  McKenzie  annexed  the  first  prize  with  wonderfully  line  specimens, 
and  was  followed  by  IVIr.  G.  Woodward  and  IMr.  R.  Chamberlain,  each 
showing  in  good  form.  Mere  de  IVKnage  was  magnificently  exhibited  as 
regards  quality,  but  not  quantity,  only  seven  exhibitors  coming  forward. 
Mr.  J.  IVIcKenzie  was  a  grand  first  prizewinner,  IVfr.  C.  Ross  a  good 
second,  and  Mr.  G.  Woodward  a  capital  third.  The  palm  to  any  indi¬ 
vidual  variety  in  the  show  must  go  to  the  renowned  Peasgood’s  Nonesuch, 
which  was  staged  by  nine  different  growers,  most  of  whom  were  in  grand 
form.  Mr.  J.  McKenzie  deserved  his  first  prize,  for  the  fruits  were  far 
above  average  quality.  Mr.  W.  A.  McKenzie,  gardener  to  the  Bishop 
of  Bath  and  Wells,  The  Palace,  Wells,  was  a  splendid  second;  and  IMr. 
G.  Powell,  The  College,  Swanley,  a  good  third. 
IMessrs.  .T.  R.  Pearson  &  Sons,  Chilwell,  offered  generous  prizes  in 
two  classes  for  Newton  Wonder,  but  in  neither  instance  was  the  com¬ 
petition  good.  In  the  first  case  the  class  was  confined  to  growers  in  the 
counties  of  Cardigan,  Radnor,  Salop,  Stafford,  Warwick,  Northampton, 
Bedford,  Cambridge,  Essex,  and  north  thereof.  From  such  an  enormous 
area  only  two  competitors  came,  these  being  Mr.  J.  Hill,  Babraham  Hall; 
and  Mr.  H.  H.  Hurnard,  Highara,  who  received  the  first  and  second 
prizes.  In  the  other  class,  open  to  exhibitors  south  of  the  counties 
named  above,  there  were  four  dishes  shown.  IMr.  R.  Edwards  was  placed 
first,  Mr.  G.  Goldsmith  second,  and  Mr.  ,1.  Harris,  gardener  to  P.  Crowley, 
Esq.,  Waddon  House,  Croydon,  third.  The  specimens  were  of  fair 
quality  throughout.  Almost  a  dozen  dishes  of  Potts’  Seedling  were 
shown,  and  very  beautiful  were  many  of  the  fruits.  Mr.  T.  Turton  was  a 
fine  first,  Mr.  G.  Woodward  a  good  second,  and  Mr.  .J.  Hudson  third. 
Nine  exhibitors  showed  Sandringham,  and  Mr.  .1.  McKenzie  was  accorded 
the  leading  jiosition  with  grand  fruits.  Mr.  G.  Wythes,  gardener  to  Earl 
Percy,  Syon  House,  Brentford,  was  a  splendid  second  ;  and  Mr,  C.  Rosg 
a  good  third.  Of  Spencer’s  Favourite  only  four  dishes  were  shown,  that 
belonging  to  Mr.  G.  Woodward  being  the  best.  IMr.  W.  Jones  was  second, 
and  Mr.  B.  Miller  third.  Stirling  Castle  was  staged  up  to  its  best 
standard  by  Mr.  .1.  McKenzie,  who  secured  the  first  prize  from  about  nine 
opponents.  Mr.  W.  Strugnell,  gardener  to  the  Hon.  W.  H.  Long,  Rood 
Ashton  Park,  Trowbridge,  was  a  creditable  second;  and  Mr.  W.  King  a 
fair  third. 
IMr.  .1.  IMcKenzie  went  to  the  front  in  the  class  for  a  dish  of  Stone’s 
Apple  or  Loddington  Seedling,  and  was  followed  by  Messrs.  G.  Wood¬ 
ward  and  A.  Brooks  in  the  order  named.  Of  The  Queen  some  very 
handsome  fruits  were  staged,  especially  by  Mr.  J.  McKenzie,  who  was 
again  first.  Mr.  G.  Woodward  was  second,  and  Mr.  C.  Herrin  third. 
Mr.  J,  McKenzie’s  dish  of  Tower  of  Glamis  was  perfect.  Mr.  A.  Brooks 
was  second,  and  IMr.  C.  A.  Bayford  third.  In  all  eight  dishes  of  this 
variety  were  staged.  Three  exhibitors  only  showed  Tyler’s  Kernel, 
these  being  IMessrs.  J.  McKenzie,  J.  Hill,  and  A.  Basile,  who  received 
the  prizes  in  the  order  in  which  their  names  are  given.  Some  two  dozen 
growers  brought  Warner’s  King,  and  it  will  be  admitted  that  many  fine 
fruits  were  seen.  Mr.  ,J.  IMcKenzie  was  again  first,  Mr.  G.  Chambers 
second,  and  IMr.  G.  Woodward  third,  all  the  prizes  going  to  exhibitors 
from  within  a  short  distance  of  Maidstone.  There  were  about  a  dozen 
and  a  half  of  competitors  in  the  class  for  a  dish  of  any  other  variety,  and 
Dutch  Codlin  from  Mr.  J.  McKenzie  secured  the  first  prize.  Mr.  W, 
Camm  was  second  with  Lady  Henniker  in  good  character,  and  IMr.  G. 
Fennell  third  with  Castle  Major. 
Pears. 
Turning  now  our  attention  to  the  I’ears  we  found  there  were  upwards 
of  thirty  classes  devoted  to  them,  and  in  almost  all  of  which  there  were 
exhibits.  In  some  of  the  classes  the  numbers  staged  were  very  large, 
and  the  competition  remarkably  keen  ;  whilst  in  others  there  were  only 
two  or  three  dishes  shown.  As  a  whole  the  quality  was  good  throughout, 
though  tnere  were  occasional  specimens  of  more  than  average  merit,  and 
a  few  considerably  below  it.  Many  varieties  were  represented  by 
specimens  clean  in  the  skin,  of  perfect  form,  and  very  beautiful  in  colour. 
Below  will  be  found  the  names  of  the  prizewinners  in  the  major  portion 
of  the  classes,  but  not  in  those  where  there  were  only  one  or  two 
competitors. 
The  first  to  be  examined  was  Bergamotte  Esperen,  in  the  class  for  which 
we  found  about  eight  dishes  of  varying  qualities.  IMr.  .1.  Powell  secured 
the  premier  position  with  shapely  fruits,  and  was  followed  by  Mr.  C.  Ross 
in  the  second  position,  and  IMr.  G.  Woodward  in  the  third.  About  the  same 
number  of  exhibits  of  Beurre  Bose  were  tabled.  ^Ir.  G.  Goldsmith  was  a 
capital  first ;  IMr.  W.  Cotterell,  gardener  to  Sir  W.  N.  Geary,  Bart., 
Tonbridge,  second ;  and  Mr.  B.  Osborn,  gardener  to  the  Rev.  H.  G.  Palmer, 
Holme  Park,  Reading,  third.  Of  Beurr6  Diel  there  were  upwards  of  a 
dozen  exhibitors,  and  several  of  them  staged  in  handsome  form.  ^Ir.  G. 
Woodward  secured  the  first  prize  with  large  shapely  specimens ;  IMr.  G. 
Wythes  was  a  very  close  second,  and  Mr.  G.  Goldsmith  third.  Some  fine 
dishes  were  to  be  seen  in  the  class  for  Beurrd  Hardy,  the  first  prize  being 
taken  by  IMr.  G.  AVoodward  with  good  fruits  ;  Mr.  H.  C.  Prinsep  was 
second,  and  IMr.  AV.  Messenger  third.  There  were  seven  or  eight  dishes 
staged.  One  of  the  most  popular  cla.sses  was  that  devoted  to  the  luscious 
Beurrfi  Superfin,  of  which  eleven  dishes  were  shown.  IMr.  G.  AVoodward 
showed  splendidly  for  the  first  position,  as  did  Mr.  G.  Goldsmith,  who  was 
second.  IMr.  .1.  AA^ebb,  gardener  to  H.  Padwick,  Esq.,  Manor  House, 
Horsham,  was  third.  The  only  exhibitors  of  Comte  de  Lamywei*e  IMessrs. 
T.  Turton,  T.  AV.  Herbert,  and  G.  Goldsmith,  to  whom  the  prizes  were 
awarded  in  the  same  order  as  the  names  are  given  here. 
Five  contestants  came  forward  with  Conference,  and  Mr. 
G.  AVoodward,  with  specimens  in  excellent  character,  was  adjudged  the 
leading  position.  Mr.  AV.  Slogrove,  gardener  to  Airs.  Crawford,  Gatton 
Park,  Reigate,  was  a  good  second  ;  and  Mr.  J.  Powell  third.  Conseiller 
de  la  Cour  was  represented  by  about  half  a  dozen  dishes,  the  best  of 
which  was  exhibited  by  Mr.  J.  C.  Tallack,  who  was  in  splendid  form. 
The  second  prize  was  won  by  Air.  A.  Basile  ;  and  the  third  by  Air.  C.  A. 
Bayford.  The  highly  esteemed  Doyenne  du  Comice  brought  out  nearly 
a  dozen  exhibitors,  some  showing  strongly,  while  others  were  a  trifle 
weak.  Air.  J.  Powell  was  a  grand  first ;  Air.  B.  Calvert,  gardener  to 
Col.  Archer  Houblon,  Bishop’s  Stortford,  a  good  second ;  and  Mf. 
G.  Woodward  third.  A  splendid  display  was  made  by  the  eight  dishes  of 
Durondeau,  which  was  exceptionally  well  shown.  Air.  G.  AVoodward, 
with  beautiful  examples,  was  first  ;  Air.  AV.  G.  Pragnell  second  ;  and  Mr. 
AA^.  Cotterell  third.  Of  the  six  or  seven  competitors  staging  Easter 
Beurr6  Air.  B.  Calvert  was  placed  in  the  highest  position  with  typical 
specimens.  Air.  G.  Woodward  was  a  good  second,  and  Air.  .1.  Powell 
third.  There  were  only  three  competitors  in  the  class  for  Emile  d’lleyst, 
and  of  these  Mr.  G.  Woodward  was  a  good  first,  followed  by  Air. 
AA''.  Strugnell  and  Air.  G.  Goldsmith.  The  exhibits  of  Fondante 
