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Lord  Suffitld. — Eleven  growers  contested  for  the  prizes  in  this  class, 
and  the  ctiief  awaid  was  annexed  by  Mr.  G.  Woodward,  who  staged 
pet  feet  examples,  Mr,  W.  T.  Stowers  was  second  with  slightly  greener 
examples  of  good  form  and  size. 
Mere  de  Men,age. — Only  six  staged  in  this  class,  and  Mr.  G.  Woodward 
was  first  with  perfectly  coloured  fruits  of  rather  above  medium  size. 
Mr.  W.  T.  Stowers  was  second  with  fruits  of  similar  size,  but  less  shapely 
and  not  quite  so  well  coloured. 
^^eiuton  Wonder. — The  two  classes  for  this  variety  were  subject  to 
the  same  conditions  as  those  for  Winter  Quarrenden,  and  the  prizes  were 
again  present!  d  by  Messrs.  J.  R.  Pearson  &  Sons.  There  were  only  two 
entries,  and  H.  H.  Hurnard,  Esq.,  was  placed  first  with  even  frnits  cf 
good  colour.  Mr.  W.  H.  Divers  was  second  with  a  rather  light  dish. 
Newton  Wonder. — Twelve  growers  contributed  examples  in  this 
class,  and  many  excellent  fruits  were  staged.  Mr.  F.  W.  Thomas  was 
first  with  fiuits  of  average  size  and  beautiful  colour.  Mr.  J.  Hudson 
Was  second  with  la'^ger  but  more  uneven  examples,  Mr.  G.  Woodvvard 
was  a  very  close  third. 
Sutton,  gardener  to  Earl  Stanhope,  Chevening  Park,  Sevenoaks,  was 
second  with  clean  but  much  smaller  specimens. 
The  Qween. — This  was  a  very  strong  class,  and  there  were  thirteen 
exhibitors.  Mr.  G,  Woodward  was  fi  st  with  large  even  frnits  slightly 
lacking  in  colour.  Mr.  E,.  C.  Sanders  was  second  with  smaller  fruits  of 
much  more  brilliant  colour. 
Tower  of  Glamis. — Seven  growers  competed  for  the  prizes  offered  for 
this  Apple.  Mr.  G.  Woodward  was  first  for  large,  handsome,  green 
fruits.  Mr.  C.  Sutton  was  a  mo'^t  creditable  second. 
Twenty  Ounce. — Mr.  G.  Woodward  was  the  only  exhibitor  of  this 
variety,  and  «as  adjudged  the  premier  prize.  The  fruits  were  large 
and  very  handsome. 
Waltham  Abbey  Seedling. — Mr.  G.  Woodward  was  again  first  in  this 
class  with  fruits  of  the  largest  size  and  of  good  shape.  Mr.  T.  Clinch 
was  second  with  rather  smaller  fruits  that  lacked  the  finish  of  the  first 
prize  set. 
Warner's  King, — This  was  one  of  the  largest  classes  in  the  show 
there  being  about  a  dozen  and  a  half  of  dishes.  Mr.  W.  T.  Stowers  was 
Fig.  88.-COLLECTIONS  OF  CHOICE  FllDITS, 
Prizewinners  Messrs.  J.  H.  Goodacre,  G,  Mullins,  and  J.  McIndoe. 
Peasgood’s  Nonesuch. — Mr.  G.  Woodward  showed  superb  specimens 
in  this  class  ano  was  placed  fiist;  they  were  large,  of  perfect  shape, 
and  well  col<  ured.  Mr.  W.  T.  Stowers  was  second  with  more  richly 
cohuied  fiuits.  There  were  eleven  exhibitors. 
Potts'  heeoling — Eight  growers  came  forward  with  this  valuable 
Apple,  and  Mr.  R.  M.  Whiting  went  ahead  with  beautiful  fruits.  Mr. 
G.  Woi  dward  was  second  with  slightly  smaller  and  greener  fruits. 
Jtoyal  .Jubilee. — The  piemier  award  in  this  class  went  to  Mr.  C. 
Ross,  who  exiiibited  in  giand  form.  Mr.  G.  Woodward  was  an  excellent 
second.  I'ht  re  were  eight  exhibitors,  all  of  whom  staged  creditably. 
Sandriuuham. — Half  adizen  exhibitois  faced  the  judges  here,  and 
Mr.  A.  8uii  h  was  placed  first.  His  fruits  we) e  of  good  size  and  finely 
colouied.  Mr.  G.  Woodward,  with  much  greener  fruits,  was  accorded 
the  sec'ind  p<  sit  ion, 
>  tirhng  Castle. —  Mt.  G  Woodward  secured  the  premier  award  with 
even  clean  rxan  pies.  M  .  R.  M.  Whiting  followed  very  closely.  Both 
show*  d  grariri  s|  ecimens. 
etoue’s  {Loddmgton  >eedHng). — Mr.  G.  Woodward  proved  an  easy 
first  with  magnificent  fruits  of  large  size  and  well  coloured,  Mr.  C. 
first  with  magnificent  fruits,  that  were  very  solid  and  heavy.  Mr. 
W.  Davies  was  second,  also  with  splendid  specimens. 
Any  other  variety. — Each  exhibitor  was  allowed  to  enter  one  variety 
only  in  this  class.  There  were  sixteen  exhibitors,  and  Mr.  G. 
Woodward  was  first  with  perfect  examples  of  Belle  Dubois.  Mr.  J.  H. 
Goodacre  was  placed  second  with  fruits  that  strongly  resembled  orchard 
house  grown  examples  of  King  of  Tompkiu's  County. 
Dessert  Fears. 
Beurre  Baltet  Pere. — Mi.  G.  Woudw  ird  was  the  only  contributor  of 
this  variety,  and  with  handsome  specimens  was  adjudged  the  premier 
prize. 
Brurre  Bose. — Nine  growers  brought  fruits  for  competition  in  this 
class,  and  the  leading  posi' ion  was  secured  by  Mr.  J.  Friend,  gardener 
to  the  Hon.  P.  C.  Glyn,  Rookanest.  G. >dstone,  who  showed  remarkably 
even  and  clean  fruits.  Mr.  J.  Webb,  gardener  to  H.  Fadwiok,  Esq., 
Manor  House,  Horsham,  was  a  creditable  second. 
Beurre  d’ Anjou. — Mr.  G  H.  Sage  went  ahead  here  with  large,  clean, 
but  somewhat  green  examples.  The  second  prize  was  annexed  by  Mr. 
