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Towell  third.  Messrs.  Walters,  Haskins,  Garaway,  and  Newman  won 
all  the  prizes  for  Asters,  Mr.  Thos.  Hobbs  of  Bristol  carrying  off  the 
first  prize  for  double  and  Cactus  Dahlias,  and  for  eighteen  and  twelve 
Roses.  Sweet  Peas  in  bunches  were  beautifully  staged  by  Mr.  J.  A. 
Waller  in  twelve  varieties,  Messrs.  Stokes  &  Son  being  second.  Holly¬ 
hocks  in  twelve  varieties  were  well  shown  in  the  open  and  amateur 
classes,  and  were  equally  as  interesting  as  other  florists’  flowers. 
Fruit  was  not  extensively  exhibited,  though  some  dishes  were  of 
conspicuous  merit.  Mrs.  E.  Jefferies’  gardener  brought  some  excellent 
Black  Hamburgh  Grapes,  Messrs.  Harford  and  Waller,  too,  having  the 
same  variety  well  grown.  Mr.  Curtis,  gardener  to  W.  H.  Davis,  Esq., 
Bristol,  had  the  best  white  Grapes  ;  Mr.  Towell  and  Mr.  Bryant,  gardener 
to  Dr.  C.  J.  Perrott,  being  seoond  and  third  respectively.  Mr.  Hall,  Bath 
took  the  first  prize  for  Plums,  Green  Gages,  and  dessert  Apples.  Mr. 
J.  E.  Head,  Hanham,  staged  the  finest  dish  of  Ecklinvilles  we  have  seen 
this  season,  and  was  an  easy  first  in  a  keenly  contested  class. 
Vegetables  displayed  none  of  the  ill  effects  of  the  summer’s  drought, 
but  were  staged  in  quantity  and  of  the  highest  quality.  Cauliflowers, 
Potatoes,  Runner  Beans,  Tomatoes,  Peas,  Marrows,  Celery,  Cuoumbers, 
Parsnips,  Leeks,  and  Onions  were  fine,  and  were  mostly  from  local 
growers. 
The  keenest  contests  probably  were  found  in  the  ladies*  olasses  for 
vases  and  table  decorations.  In  the  latter  the  schedule  required  that 
general  effect  and  arrangement  be  a  prior  condition  in  judging.  In  the 
decorated  tables  there  were  a  dozen  entrants,  Mrs.  Bennett  taking 
first  with  a  pretty  blend  of  blue  and  white,  the  pale  blue  being 
Delphinium  Belladonna.  Miss  Cole,  Bath,  was  second,  in  which  Orohids 
largely  preponderated,  but  there  was  a  distinct  absence  of  greenery, 
whioh  detracted  from  what  would  otherwise  have  been  an  effective  table. 
Miss  A.  Johnson  was  third.  Miss  Cole  won  with  a  vase  of  flowers, 
Mrs.  Curtis  seoond,  Miss  Williams  third. 
Messrs.  Isaac  House  &  Son,  Westbury-on-Trym,  made  a  large 
honorary  exhibit  of  hardy  flowers,  Phloxes,  Pentstemons,  Delphiniums, 
all  named,  and  exceedingly  fine  in  colour,  and  blossom  being  effectively 
displayed  ;  among  other  useful  hardy  flowers  Delphinium  Belladonna, 
a  pale  blue  flower  of  large  size,  was  greatly  admired,  and  is  sure  to  be 
much  sought  after,  both  on  account  of  its  delightful  colour  and  the 
continuous  flowering  habit  of  the  variety.  This  collection  of  hardy 
flowers  was  quite  a  feature,  and  found  many  admirers  among  the  crowd 
of  visitors. —  W. 
R.H.S.  of  Perthshire,  August  22ijd,  23rd,  24th, 
The  annual  show  of  this  old  society  was  held  in  two  large  marquees 
erected  on  the  North  Inch  last  Thursday,  Friday,  and  Saturday.  Com¬ 
pared  with  former  years  there  seemed  to  be  a  slight  falling  off  in  the 
numbers  of  specimen  plants  staged,  which,  to  a  certain  extent,  hurt  the 
general  appearance  of  the  show.  On  the  other  hand,  cut  flowers  were 
staged  in  extra  quantity,  and  dean  and  bright  in  oolour. 
Groups  (circular)  and  tables  of  plants  were  a  feature  of  the  show, 
and  in  both  instances  the  premier  award  was  secured  by  Mr.  John 
Leslie,  Pitoullen,  with  very  tasteful  arrangements  of  foliage  and 
flowering  plants,  comprising  Palms,  Dracaenas,  Cotons  beautifully 
coloured;  Liliums,  Cannae,  Acalypha  Sanderiana,  &c.,  being  judiciously 
intermixed  with  them,  made  a  very  pleasing  combination,  Messrs. 
Harley  following  with  a  very  tidy  group,  while  Mr.  T.  Dobbin,  Balhousie 
Castle,  securing  second  for  the  table  with  a  highly  creditable  exhibit 
just  a  little  deficient  in  oolour. 
Several  magnificent  wreaths  were  shown,  Miss  B.  C.  Kidd,  florist, 
High  Street,  Perth,  gaining  the  premier  award  with  a  tasteful  arrange¬ 
ment  composed  chiefly  of  white  Lilums,  Chrysanthemums,  and  Sweet 
Peas;  Messrs.  Harley,  Vinehill, were  seoond,  and  Mr.  Wm.  Farquharson, 
nurseryman,  third.  Sprays  and  buttonholes  were  well  staged,  the 
winners  being  Messrs.  Harley,  Farquharson,  and  Miss  Kidd.  For  brides’ 
bouquets,  Messrs.  Harley  and  Farquharson  shared  honours.  For  stove 
or  greenhouse  trusses  Mr.  Leslie  was  the  only  exhibitor,  staging  very 
well. 
For  a  display  of  out  flowers  on  a  table  15  feet  by  3,  Miss  B.  C.  Kidd 
had  an  exceedingly  handsome  exhibit,  composed  chiefly  of  Sweet  Peas 
in  various  colours,  intermixed  with  Gypsophila  paniculate,  with  trails  of 
Smilax  on  the  cloth.  The  whole  had  a  graceful  and  artistic  appearance, 
and  was  greatly  admired.  Sweet  Peas  were  a  splendid  exhibit,  no  fewer 
than  240  bunches  being  staged  in  two  entries,  Mr.  J.  H.  Cumming, 
Grantully,  securing  the  silver  medal  with  a  capital  exhibit,  arranged 
with  sprays  of  Gypsophila :  eleven  entries.  In  the  other  class  there 
were  nine  competitors,  Mr.  James  Harris,  Greenbank,  securing  the 
coveted  award.  Excellent  blooms  of  single  and  double  Begonias  secured 
the  premier  award  for  the  same  exhibitor.  Roses  were  good  for  this 
season,  Mr.  Harper,  Tullibelton,  having  the  best  out  of  seven  entries. 
Dahlias,  especially  Pompon  and  Cactus,  were  very  bright.  Twelve 
bunches  of  annuals  brought  out  a  number  of  competitors,  Mr.  Joseph 
McFarlane,  KilgraBton,  winning  easily.  Fourteen  dozenB  of  Asters  were 
staged,  and  some  excellent  blooms  were  shown,  Messrs.  McFarlane  and 
Harris  securing  leading  positions. 
Fruit. 
This  was  better  shown  than  it  has  been  for  a  number  of  years. 
Collection  of  eight  kinds  was  won  by  Mr.  Leslie  with  fair  bunches  of 
Hamburgh  and  Musoat  Grapes,  splendid  Peaches  and  Nectarines,  fair 
dishes  of  Figs,  Green  Gages  and  Apples,  and  a  small  Melon.  For  one 
Melon  Messrs.  Adam,  Harper,  and  Cumming  secured  the  awards  in  the 
order  named.  For  six  Peaches  and  six  Nectarines  Mr.  Leslie  led  the 
way  with  large  beautifully  coloured  fruit  of  Royal  George  and  Lord 
Napier  respectively.  Two  bunches  black  Grapes  brought  out  four 
entries,  Messrs.  Bain,  Leslie,  and  Dobbin  winning  in  the  order  named. 
For  one  bunch  black  Mr.  Leslie  secured  first  with  a  handsome  bunoh  of 
Madresfield  Court  fairly  well  coloured,  Messrs.  Bain  and  Cumming 
following  with  Hamburghs,  lacking  finish.  Two  bunches  of  Musoats 
secured  Mr.  Leslie  the  first  place  in  the  class  for  a  pair  of  whites.  For 
a  single  bunch  Mr.  Leslie  again  led,  followed  bv  Messrs.  Cumming  and 
Dobbin. 
For  twelve  table  Apples  there  were  seven  entries,  Messrs.  Younger, 
McFarlane,  and  Dobbin  having  the  winning  lots.  Eleven  competitors 
staged  in  the  class  for  twelve  kitchen  Apples,  Messrs.  Ramsay,  MoFarlane, 
and  Younger  securing  the  awards.  Large  handsome  fruits  of  Jargonelle 
seoured  for  Mr.  Younger  the  premier  award  for  Pears  out  of  seven 
entries.  Mr.  Harper  led  in  the  class  for  twelve  dessert  Plums  with 
fine  fruit  of  Kirke’s,  and  in  the  corresponding  class  for  kitchen  sorts 
Mr.  McFarlane  led  with  Magnum  Bonum,  there  being  five  and  eight 
entries  respectively.  For  a  collection  of  hardy  fruit,  eight  varieties, 
there  were  only  two  entries,  Mr.  Harper  winning  easily  with  a  nice  lot. 
Vegetables. 
As  usual,  vegetables  were  good,  Mr.  Harper  again  winning  with  a 
very  meritorious  lot,  comprising  good  Celery  Standard  Bearer,  Leeks 
Dobbie’s  International  Prize,  Onions  Cranston’s  Excelsior,  Cauliflower 
Autumn  Giant,  Moore’s  Cream  Marrow,  Peas  Sutton’s  Peerless 
Marrowfat,  Tomato  Stirling  Castle,  Carrot  Sutton’s  Intermediate, 
Canadian  Wonder  Kidney  Beans,  and  Duke  of  York  Potato.  Mr. 
James  Joss,  Hattonburn,  seoured  second  place.  Onions  were  largely 
shown.  Out  of  twelve  lots  Mr.  Younger,  Meigle,  won  with  huge 
bulbs.  There  were  sixteen  entries  for  Potatoes,  Mr.  McFarlane 
leading  the  way.  Tomatoes  brought  out  eight  entries,  Mr.  Harper 
winning  with  Stirling  Castle. 
Miscellaneous  Exhibits. 
Mr.  Farquharson,  florist,  had  a  beautiful  table  of  cut  flowers  from 
the  open,  prominent  amongst  them  being  Montbretias  aurea,  Phare, 
Rayon  d’Or,  and  crocosmteflora,  Helianthus  Soleil  d’Or  and  multiflorup, 
a  fine  lot  of  Sweet  Peas,  and  double  and  single  Begonias. 
Messrs.  Dickson  &  Turnbull  showed  a  table  of  seedling  Begonias 
baoked  with  Palms,  Aspidistras,  and  Ferns. 
A  large  show  of  amateurs’  products  was  displayed  in  the  adjoining 
marquee,  where  a  very  creditable  display  was  made. 
The  show  was  opened  at  one  o’clock  on  Thursday  afternoon  by 
Lord  Provost  McGregor  in  presence  of  a  large  and  fashionable 
assemblage.  Mr.  Alfred  W.  Brown,  the  energetic  secretary,  and  the 
committee  of  management,  were  most  assiduous  in  their  efforts  to 
make  the  show  a  success,  and  are  to  be  congratulated  on  the  great 
success  which  was  the  result  of  their  labours. — W.  L.,  Ballenarick. 
Hock  Ferry,  August  23rd. 
One  hundred  pounds  to  allotment  holders.  Such  was  the  splendid 
gift  of  this  the  first  show  of  the  newly  formed  Rook  Ferry  Horticultural 
Association.  Nor  was  this  all,  for  the  professional  classes  were  fully 
catered  for,  consequently  the  attendance  represented  all  the  leading 
families  of  the  Liverpool  distriot,  the  subscribers  alone  insuring  the 
success  for  many  years  to  oome. 
St.  Peter’s  Hall,  where  the  show  was  held,  was  not  by  any  means  an 
ideal  place,  nor  did  it  show  exhibits  to  the  best  advantage,  the  main 
hall  being  fully  oooupied,  in  addition  to  the  balcony,  two  anterooms, 
and  a  splendid  marquee,  in  whioh  the  holders  of  allotments  staged 
much  remarkable  produce.  The  principal  prize  of  the  show  was  the 
miscellaneous  group  class,  and  here  Mr.  H.  Ogden  of  West  Derby 
essayed  the  somewhat  difficult  class  of  crossing  the  River  Mersey  to 
reap  a  well- deserved  reward,  in  which  elegance  and  perfectly  grown 
plants  were  fully  to  the  fore.  Mr.  R.  Roberts,  gardener  to  G.  C.  Paton, 
Esq.,  The  Poplars,  was  second,  but  the  flat  arrangement  militated  from 
the  general  effeot. 
The  group  for  amateurs  brought  out  muoh  good  work,  but  there  was 
nothing  to  approach  that  staged  by  Mr.  Stokes,  gardener  to  J.  H. 
Kenion,  Esq.,  The  Bedfords.  A  Palm  surmounting  the  centre,  excellent 
foliage  plants  judiciously  interspersed  with  yellow  Onoidiums  in 
abundanoe,  left  nothing  to  be  desired.  Mr.  J.  BryaD,  gardener  to  E.  F. 
Peel,  Esq.,  was  a  moderate  seoond.  The  latter  gentleman  scored  a 
decisive  victory  for  four  Fuohsias,  four  stove  or  greenhouse  plants, 
also  with  Latania  borbonica  as  a  single  foliage  plant.  Mr.  J.  Bradshaw 
had  the  best  two  Begonias  and  a  fine  exotic  Fern.  Three  splendid 
Coleuses  came  from  J.  H.  Kenion,  Esq. 
Cut  flowers  made  an  imposing  display,  a  floral  arrangement  4  feet 
by  2  feet  being  secured  by  Mr.  Henry  Ogden  with  Sweet  Peas,  tasteful 
to  a  degree.  Mr.  John  Lea  had  a  grand  twelve  bunches  of  outdoor 
flowers,  set  up  to  the  best  advantage.  An  open  class  for  a  collection  of 
Carnations  and  Piootees  was  quite  a  triumph  for  Mr.  C.  A.  Young,  of 
the  Floral  Nursery,  West  Derby,  the  whole  stand  consisting  of  own 
seedlings,  in  whioh  many  extra  good  sorts  were  noticed.  The  same 
exhibitor  had  a  gorgeous  display  of  Cactus  Dahlias,  beautifully  arranged 
in  stands  of  Bamboos. 
