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care  than  the  noble  Eremm  i  ?  Each  of  these  we  noted,  and  a 
host  of  other  gems  were  on  view.  Lastly,  their  Calla  Elliottiana, 
Verbena  Maiden’s  Blush,  and  V.  Princess  of  Wales  (both  new'), 
and  uncommonly  sweet  Lantanas  in  named  kinds,  with  Dorothy 
Perkins  Rose,  were  admirable.  They  occupied  the  whole  length 
of  a  table  in  one  of  the  largest  tents. 
Pmonies  and  Pyrethrums  in  glorious  splendour  from  Messrs. 
R.  H.  Bath,  Ltd.,  Wisbech,  were  admirable,  and  exceedingly 
bright  and  fresh.  Unfortunately  at  the  time  of  making  our 
report  none  of  the  varieties  were  named.  They  had  Aquilegias, 
Inula  glandulosa,  Lilium  pyrenaicum.  Foxgloves  and  Camiianulas 
in  the  back  row. 
Messrs.  W.  and  J.  Brown,  Peterboro’,  had  a  group  similar 
to  that  reported  by  us  at  the  Temple  Show.  It  included  Liberty 
Rose,  Heliotrope  Lord  Roberts^  Lady  Roberts  H.T.  Ro.se,  Saxi- 
fraga  pyramidalis,  and  the  Coronation  Marguerite. 
Dicksons,  of  Che.ster,  brought  up  a  big  display  of  cut  hardy 
flowers,  in  which  we  would  note  Campanula  glomerata,  Sparaxis 
tricolor,  S.  Lina,  S.  grandiflora,  S.  Bellevue,  etc.,  and  they  had 
also  Ixias  and  Liliums,  iiarticularly  beautiful  being  L.  rubellum. 
Their  double  purple  Hesperis  is  handsome;  also  Arundo  Donax 
fol.  var.,  Anthericum  Liliago,  Barbarea  vulgaris  fl.-pl.,  Iris 
Susianus,  Primula  Sikkimensis,  and  Allium  acuminatum  (rose- 
mauve)  may  each  be  recalled.  Eremuri,  Paconies,  Pyrethrums, 
and  Delphiniums  in  the  last-named  kinds  were  here. 
Messrs.  Paul  and  Son,  Cheshunt,  had  a  collection  of  Poeonies, 
some  of  which  we  named  in  the  report  of  the  R.H.S.  Drill  Hall 
meeting.  At  York  they  also  made  a  fine  contribution  to  the 
cut  Rose  display. 
IMessrs.  Hewitt  and  Co.,  Birmingham,  contributed  hardy  cut 
floAvers,  w’hich  Avere  attractive  in  themselves,  but  the  cottagers’ 
style  of  arrangement  is  surely  not  Avorthy  of  a  firm  of  floral 
decorators.  A  number  of  the  seasonable  decoratir^e  subjects 
Avere  shoAvn,  but  there  Avere  no  novelties  unless  Ave  include  a 
bunch  of  a  blush  Oriental  Poppy.  Their  table  of  tree  Carna¬ 
tions,  however,  Avas  one  of  the  SAveetest  exhibits  in  the  shoAv, 
and  was  quite  exemplary  in  the  tastefulness  of  its  arrangement. 
Dark  blue  velvet  Avas  used  to  drape  the  table,  and  the  Carna¬ 
tions,  repre.senting  eight  leading  sorts,  Avere  set  in  huge  and 
charming  bunches  in  long-stemmed  glass  vases.  Asparagus 
myriocladus  and  A.  Sprengeri  Avas  used  beneath  the  floAvers. 
Mr.  .1.  Wood,  Kirkstall,  Leeds,  .sent  an  exhibit  of  alpines 
set  in  rockAvork,  but  it  was  a  poor  attempt,  too  much  of  the 
leaf  soil  shoAving.  The  stand  had  some  rare  plants,  as  Om- 
phalodes  Lticillim,  Campanula  alpina,  Azalea  rosmflora,  and  the 
double  red  variety  of  the  Welsh  Poppy. 
Mr.  Heni-y  BroAvnhill,  .seed  stores.  Sale,  contributed  his  neAV 
hybrid  Chrysanthemums,  conspicuous  for  their  large*  floAvers, 
their  vigour,  and  brilliant  colours.  They  Avere  in  shades  of  rich 
yelloAv,  sulphur,  primrose,  ivory,  and  cream ;  undoubtedly  they 
are  acquisitions. 
Messrs.  Richard  Smith  and  Co.,  Worcestei',  had  a  stand  of 
hardy  cut  floAvers  in  bunches.  We  Avere  able  to  note  some 
splendid  beai’ded  Irises,  also  Incarvillea  Delavayi,  Mertensia 
virginica,  Inula  glandulosa,  Campanula  collina  (rich  violet), 
Gillenia  trifoliata,  Lychnis  splendens  plena.  Delphinium  atro-pur- 
piirea,  D.  nudicauie,  Heuchera  brizoides  in  fine  form,  together 
Avith  many  other  seasonable  floAvers.  Messrs.  Smith  also  had  a 
group  of  stove  and  greenhouse  foliage  plants  on  the  grass,  but 
the  arrangement  Avas  far  from  inciting  one’s  admiration.  Their 
trained  balloon  Clematises  AA'ere  again  on  vieAv,  hut  Ave  think 
that  the  public  Avould  be  better  satisfied  to  have  these  lovely 
flowering  plants  groAvn  naturally,  or,  like  .some  of  the  Rambler 
Roses,  drooping  from  vertical  .stakes.  When  the  ballopn  plants 
are  not  too  much  tied  in,  they  are,  of  course,  very  pleasing. 
The  various  Japanese  Maples,  decorative  Pelargoniums,  and 
Bamboos,  &c.,  Avere  exceedingly  interesting. 
AValshaiv  and  Son.  Scaiborough,  had  a  collection  of  “  mar¬ 
ket  ”  floAA-ering  plants,  including  a  fine  batch  of  Miss  Willmott 
Verbena  and  Malmarson  Carnations. 
Me.ssrs.  Charle.SAVorth  and  Co.,  Bradford,  had  Cattleya  Em¬ 
press  Frederick,  L.-c.  Canhamiana  Excelsior,  L.-c.  Fascinator 
and  other  choice  hybrids.  ’ 
Mr.  A.  Edivards,  Arnold,  Xotts.  had  his  EdAi  ardian  ”  table 
and  room  receptacles  for  floAAers  and  plants.  The  I.V.O.  Kill-all 
Chemical  Company,  Leeds,  staged  a  neAv  liquid  ant  and  insect 
de.stroyer. 
Medals  to  Trade  Displays. 
Premier  AAvard.— Messrs.  W.  Cutbu.sh  and  Son,  Highgate. 
Gold. — Me.ssrs.  W.  Ciitbush  and  Son,  Highgate;  Messrs 
CharlesAvorth  and  Co.,  Heaton,  Bradford;  Messrs.  Kent  and 
Brydon,  Darlington;  iMessrs.  Richard  Smith  and  Co..  Wor¬ 
cester. 
R.H.S.  Silver  Flora.— Me.ssrs.  WalshaAv  and  Son,  Scar¬ 
borough  ;  Messrs.  Dicksons,  Chester ;  Messrs.  Paul  and  Son 
Cheshunt  ;  Me.ssrs.  R.  H.  Bath,  iJd.,  Wisbech. 
R.H.S.  Silver  Banksian. — iVIr.  R.  Sydenham,  Birmingham; 
.Messrs.  Clii)ran  and  Son,  Altrincham;  .VI  r.  A  F  Dutton 
Bexley  Heath;  Messrs.  lIoAvitt  and  Son,  Soiihuli.  ’ 
AAAaid  of  Mei'it. — IMessrs.  W.  and  .J.  Bi’oaa'u,  Peterborough. 
Royal  Agricultural,  Park  Royal,  June  21st  to  25tti. 
The  five  days’  exhibition  of  the  Royal  Agricultxiral  Society  of 
England  opened  on  Tuesday  last  at  the  neAv  permanent  grounds, 
named  Park  Royal,  AA’est  of  London,  and  the  Aveather  Avas  highly 
favourable.  This  is  the  second  shoAV  held  in  these  grounds,  and 
though  the  meteorological  conditions  last  year  Avere  ideal,  the 
loss  from  meagre  attendance  was  very  great.  From  Avhat  Ave 
saAV  and  heard,  it  is  to  be  feared  that  the  shoAv  this  year,  not- 
Avithstanding  the  many  innovations  and  displays  to  entice  the 
public  hither,  Avill  again  result  in  a  loss.  Still,  one  must  hope 
for  the  be.st,  and  Avait  for  the  facts. 
The  exhibition  Avas  again  full  of  interest,  and  quite  a  num¬ 
ber  of  horticultural  displays  Avere  forAvard.  Messrs.  Sutton  and 
Sons,  Reading,  had  a  varied  exhibit,  comprising  agricultural 
and  horticultural  subjects  of  .special  interest.  Their  Discovery 
Potato  in  pots  Avas  undoubtedly  vigorous,  and  among  culinary 
Peas  there  AA'ere  Eureka,  Avith  a  good  crop  of  long,  even,  AVell- 
filled  pods ;  also  Duche.ss  of  York,  Green  Gem  (dAvarf)^  Exceliior, 
A1  (tall-groAving  and  Avell-filled),  and  Empress  of  India  (a  tailer- 
groAving  variety,  Avhich  crops  AA'ell).  Their  Tomatoes  included 
PeachbloAv,  Satisfaction,  Golden  Nugget,  and  Best  of  All ; 
Ai  lide  the  case  of  Gloxinia  plants  Avere  evidence  of  the  higiiest 
culture  of  an  unexcelled  strain.  i 
iVIessrs.  Carter  and  Co.,  High  Holborn,  presented  Verl|)ena 
Mi.ss  Willmott  and  V.  Scarlet  King;  also  Kalosanthes  coccinea, 
Gloxinias,  fern-balls,  and  various  grasses.  : 
A  collection  of  vegetables  Avas  sent  by  Messrs.  Webb  and 
Sons,  Wordsley,  Stourbridge,  comprising  their  Perfection  ^ea. 
Reliance  Beet,  Early  Purple-top  Turnip,  Stourbridge  MarroAv, 
Defiance  and  Sumnierhill  Lettuces.  They  also  had  “Stanley” 
and  “  Excelsior  ”  Gloxinias,  hardy  floAvers,  samjiles  of  laAVii 
grasses,  and  the  iieAv  Coronation  Tpmatoes. 
Some  useful  decorative  shrubs,  together  Avith  Hydrangeas, 
Fuchsias,  Ivy-leaved  Pelargoniums,  and  the  double  golden  ^lar- 
guerite,  came  from  YIessrs.  Dicksons,  of  Chester.  Messrs.  Dick- 
■son,  BroAvn,  and  Tait,  Ylanchester,  contributed  Criihson 
Rambler  Roses,  Spanish  Irises  and  Pa'onies,  besides  a  fine;  col¬ 
lection  of  Potatoes.  ] 
Rustic  Avork  in  the  form  of  arbours,  seats,  and  summer¬ 
houses  came  from  YIessrs.  Inmans  and  Co.,  Stretford,  Ylan- 
chester,  and  these  Avere  most  elegantly  finished  in  all  respects, 
having  coloured  glass  AvindoAvs  in  most  cases.  YIessrs.  Henry 
and  Julius  Caesar,  Knutsford,  Cheshire,  and  King’s  Ci'oss, 
London,  also  had  an  excellent  display  to  choose  from.  Another 
exhibit  came  from  Ylr.  J.  Wandby,  Frizinghall  Rustic  YVorks, 
Bradford.  Ylr.  John  P.  YVhite,  the  Pyghtle  YVorks,  Bedford, 
had  garden  .seats,  summer-houses  made  of  oak  and  thatched  Avith 
heathei’,  and  really  beautiful  varnished  oak  trellis-work — most 
elegant  and  dainty  for  garden  fencing,  and  strong  withal.  Ylr. 
C.  YY’^.  Riley,  Herne  Hill,  S.E.,  was  also  represented  by  ru.stic 
work. 
YIessrs.  Liberty  and  Co.,  Regent  Street,  London,  have  lately 
developed  a  branch  of  their  extensive  business,  and  this  brancli 
is  devoted  to  “  terra-cotta  garden  pottery,”  and  of  this  material 
they  manufacture  pillars  for  pergolas,  vases,  and  tazzas,  halus- 
tradings,  .sundials,  edging  tiles,  gai-den  seats,  and  quite  a 
number  of  otlier  things,  each  admirable  for  various  uses.  The 
exhibit  Avas  Avell  set  out,  and  quite  extensive. 
YIe.s.srs.  Skinner,  Board,  and  Co.,  Bri.stol,  shoAved  their  Avire- 
tension  system  of  glazing.  YIessrs.  C.  and  YY".  Bu.swell,  Y'ictoria 
YY'orks,  Torquay,  sent  garden  tents,  garden  ,seats,  tables,  and 
pretty  hammocks.  Yle.ssrs.  Barford  and  Perkins,  Peterborough, 
had  garden  i-ollers.  YIessrs.  Headly  and  EdAA’ards,  Ltd., 
engineers,  Cambridge,  likeAAUse  had  garden  seats,  tents,  hose, 
and  Avire-AAork  arches. 
YIessrs.  YIerryAveather,  Ltd.,  of  Greemvich  Road,  London, 
Avho.se  specialities  are  tlie  fire  protection  of  mansions,  UAider- 
taking  the  Avater  supply  also  of  man.sions,  and,  lastly,  the  elec¬ 
tric  lighting  of  houses,  AAere  here  represented.  They  staged 
numerous  spraying  appliances.  Yle.ssrs.  H.  J.  and  C.  Ylajor, 
Ltd.,  BridgAvater,  Somerset,  had  a  large  selection  of  machine- 
pressed  tiles  for  roofing  purpose, s. 
Greenhouses  and  fraAues  .suitable  for  gardens  of  all  classes 
came  from  Ylr.  Duncan  Tucker,  of  Tottenham,  and  the  qualify, 
design,  and  finish  of  these  Avas  such  as  to  gain  a  gold  medal  at 
the  late  Regent’s  Park  SIioav  (Royal  Botanic  Society).  YIessrs. 
Ransomes,  S'lns,  and  Jefferies,  Ltd.,  IpsAvich,  .staged  fheir  laAvn- 
moAA'ers,  as  did  YIe.ssrs.  T.  Gi'een  and  Son,  Ltd.,  Leeds  and 
London,  Avho  also  had  garden  vases  of  very  pretty  design. 
YIessrs.  YY".  Horne  and  Sons,  Ciiffe,  near  Rochester,  Kent,  had 
Potatoes  Northern  Star  and  Eldorado  in  pots,  and  they  also 
staged  Asparagus  and  fruiting  dAvarf  Apples.  YIessrs.  Dickson 
and  Robinson,  Ylanchester,  staged  hardy  floAvers,  laAvn  grasses, 
Potatoes,  and  vegetables;  and  YIessrs.  Gartons,  of  YY'arrington, 
Avere  likeAA  i.se  repi  e.sented  in  these  lines. 
The  best  quality  Avood  Avas  exhibited  by  English  Bros.,  Ltd., 
timber  importei’s,  Peterborough.  Tlu'ir  manufactured  gates. 
