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sister,  Lady  iMary  Howard,  twice  visited  the  show  during  the 
day,  and  evinced  much  interest  in  some  of  the  exhibits,  parti¬ 
cularly  the  Roses,  and  in  response  to  the  request  of  the  secre¬ 
tary  His  Grace  consented  to  become  president  of  the  society. 
Lady  Mary  Howard  was  delighted  to  accept,  through  the  secre¬ 
tary,  some  lovely  Roses  from  Mr.  H.  Y.  Machin. 
The  Gkoups. — In  all  six  groups  were  entered  for  competition. 
The  first  in  the  “  Open  to  all  ”  (150ft)  was  won  by  Messrs. 
Artindale  and  Son,  who  had  some  good  Crotons,  Liliums,  Car¬ 
nations,  &c.  The  first  in  the  gardeners’  groups  (open,  96ft) 
going  to  Aid.  Geo.  Senior,  J.P.  (gardener,  Mr.  R.  C.  Baker), 
who  bad  a  very  good  collection  of  plants,  Mr.  C.  Cook  being 
second,  and  Mr.  F.  Pollard  (gardener  to  F.  Greenwood,  Esq.), 
Pitsmoor,  third.  Very  good  plants  were  in  this  group,  but  these 
were  somewhat  lacking  in  colour. 
Roses. — In  the  class  for  twenty-four  blooms  jMessrs.  R.  Hark- 
ne.ss  and  Co.,  Hitchen,  were  again  successful,  lifting  the  chal¬ 
lenge  cup  for  the  second  time  in  succession.  Messrs.  Townsend 
and  Son,  Worcester,  were  a  good  second,  and  H.  V.  Machin 
third.  In  the  class  for  eighteen  Me.ssrs.  Townsend  and  Son 
were  first,  Harkness  and  Co.  second,  and  H.  V.  Machin  third. 
For  twelve,  dissimilar,  the  same  exhibitors  were  again  i)laced  in 
the  order  named:  while  for  twelve  Teas  Messrs.  Townsend 
were  again  first,  H.  V.  Machin  second,  and  Harkness  and  Co. 
third.  In  the  amateurs’  class  H.  V.  Machin  took  first  in  both 
classes;  also  for  premier  bloom  with  Her  Majesty. 
Dahlias  were  a  short  entry,  but  for  dinner  table  decorations 
there'  were  five  competitors,  Mr.  Marsden,  gardener  to  Major 
Blake,  Ecclesall,  securing  premier  honours.  Mr.  Wagg,  Ossing- 
ton  Gardens,  Newark,  was  second,  and  Artindale  and  Son  third. 
Grapes  were  good  in  equality,  as  also  Peaches  and  Melons.  A 
class  for  fruiterers  irroduced  six  exhibits  of  twelve  dishes  of 
fruit  of  good  C[uality,  and,  considering  the  season,  fruit  and 
vegetables  were  good  all  round. 
It  is  very  noticeable  that  as  a  rule  the  local  nurserymen 
hold  sev'erely  aloof  from  exhibitions,  and,  though  depending  on 
the  garden  loving  public  for  their  patronage  and  support,  they 
play  a  questionable  policy  in  withholding  all  assistance  in  local 
shows.  There  are  one  or  two  praiseworthy  exceptions  in  Messrs. 
Artindale,  Seagrave,  and  Ellis,  and  to  the  two  latter  medals 
were  awarded  for  non-competitive  exhibits.  Sir.  Artindale 
readily  admits  the  advantage  derived  in  the  way  of  trade  from 
such  exhibits. 
Dudley,  Worcestershire,  August  5th  and  6th. 
Favoured  by  fair  weather,  the  second  annual  exhibition  was 
held  in  Buffery  Park.  The  show  proved  to  be  a  great  improve¬ 
ment  upon  the  initial  one  held  last  year,  partly  due  to  the 
increased  substantial  prizes  offered  by  the  committee.  It  should 
be  remarked,  that  c-wing  to  the  unavoidable  absence  of  the 
lion,  secretary,  Mr.  H.  Dickinson,  during  the  day’s  proceedings, 
an  efficient  sub.stitute  was  found  in  Mr.  Wellings,  one  of  the 
committee. 
The  £10  first  prize  for  twenty  stove  or  greenhouse  plants 
was  won  by  Mr.  W.  Vause,  of  Leamington,  with  several  good 
specimens  among  them;  second,  Mr.  S.  Coster,  gardener  to 
E.  J.  Abbott,  Esq.,  Handsworth.  For  a  group  of  plants 
arranged  for  effect,  the  first  prize  of  £12  10s.  brought  forth 
three  centestants,  and  Mr.  W.  Vause  won  first  honours;  Mr.  G. 
Hancox  annexed  the  second;  and  Mr.  W.  Smith  third.  In 
addition  to  the  foregoing,  other  collections  of  iilants,  such  as 
Dracaenas,  Fuchsias,  C'alacliums,  Begonias,  Gloxinias,  and  exotic 
Ferns,  were  fairly  well  shown  by  several  exhibitors. 
There  was  a,  keen  rivalry  for  nine  varieties  of  hardy 
herbaceous  flowers,  and  here  Mr.  J.  H^  White,  of  Worcester, 
led;  the  second  going  to  the  Vineries  Co.,  Acocks  Green. 
Bouquets  and  ether  floral  arrangements  proved  to  be  a  striking 
feature,  as  alsO'  Sweet  Peas.  Messrs.  Perkins  and  Sons, 
Coventry,  won  the  first  prize  in  the  class  for  a  basket  of  cut 
flowers;  second,  Mr.  S.  Rose,  Smethwick;  and  third,  Mr.  G. 
Hancox.  For  a  collection  of  Cactus  or  other  decorative  Dahlias 
Messrs  Rowe  and  Sons,  Worcester,  won  the  first  prize  with  a 
beautiful  collection ;  and  Mr.  W.  Pemberton  second.  For 
twenty-four  Roses  Messrs.  Perkins  and  Sons  easily  scored;  the 
second  prize  falling  to  Messrs.  Townsend  and  Sons,  Worcester; 
and  third,  Mr.  H.  Wright,  gardener  to  W.  Waldron,  Esq. 
Prizes  were  offered  for  collections  of  Gladioli.  Mr.  J.  H. 
White,  Worcester,  was  awarded  the  first  prize  for  a  very  good 
collection,  being  tlie  only  exhibit.  Mr.  H.  A.  Canadine,  Stour- 
liridge,  was  placed  first,  Mr.  C.  Crooke  second,  and  Mr.  A.  R. 
Goodwin,  Kidderminster,  third. 
For  the  best  display  of  plants  and  cut  flowers  arranged  for 
effect  on  a  table  (for  nurserymen  only),  Mr.  H.  Davis,  Stour¬ 
bridge,  was  awarded  the  first  prize  cf  £5,  and  Mr.  W.  Vause 
annexed  the  second  prize. 
Fruit  was  fairly  well  exhibited.  For  four  dishes  of  hardy 
fruits  Mr.  C.  Crookes,  gardener  to  the  Dowager  Lady  Hindlip, 
Droitwich,  was  placed  first,  and  Mr.  H.  Wright  second.  For 
two  bunches  of  black  Grapes  Mr.  C.  Crookes  was  again  to  the 
fore  with  very  good  examples  of  Black  Hamburgh  ;  second. 
Mr.  George  Hancox,  West  Bromwich,  with  two  huge  berried 
bunches;  and  tliird,  Mr.  C.  S.  Suich,  gardener  to  J. 
Graham,  Esq.,  Dudley.  For  two  bunches  of  white  Grapes,  any 
variety,  Mr.  tb  Crooke  had  very  well  ripened  Muscat  of  Alex¬ 
andria;  second,  Air.  G.  Hancox;  and  third.  Air.  C.  J.  Smith. 
There  were  some  good  Victorias,  and  for  a  white  flesh  Mr.  G. 
Hancox  was  first.  Air.  C.  C’rooke  second,  and  Air.  E.  A.  Hall, 
gardener  to  Alajor  Lanthorpe,  Holmworth.  Cumberland,  third. 
For  a  scarlet  flesh  variety  Air.  E.  A.  Hall  was  awarded  the 
first  prize;  second.  Air.  Cb  Crooke. 
Air.  Crooke  had  a  very  fine  dish  of  Peaches,  and  Air.  H. 
AVright,  gardener  to  W.  AValdron,  Esq. 
Considering  the  abnormally  late  season  vegetables  wore  very 
well  .shown.  Messrs.  Webb  and  Sons,  Werdsley,  offered  prizes 
for  six  distinct  kinds.  The  first  prize  was  won  by  Air.  C. 
Crooke;  second.  Air.  H.  Wright;  and  third.  Air.  G.  Tavlor, 
Coseley.— W.  G. 
Malton,  Yorks,  August 
This  society  held  its  forty-fourth  annual  show  in  the  Orchard 
Field,  Alalton,  on  August  5.  The  weather  was  .somewhat  threat¬ 
ening  during  the  day,  but  with  the  oxceptioir  of  a  slight  shower 
or  two,  it  was  a  beautiful  day,  and  the  exhibition  was 
numerously  attended.  There  was  a  slight  falling  off  in  some  of 
the  plant  classes,  but  it  was  a  very  good  show. 
Plants.— The  principal  class  was  for  six  stove  or  greenhouse 
plants,  dissimilar,  in  bloom.  There  were  only  two  entries.  Airs. 
Kitchen,  Darlington,  easily  secured  fir.st  place  with  a  very  even 
lot  and  well  flowered  specimens.  They  were  Ixora  Fraseri,  Alla- 
manda  Hendersoni,  Clerodeirdron  Balfourianum,  Bougainvillea 
glabra,  Anthurium  Andreanum,  and  Stephanotis  floribunda. 
Alessrs.  Simpson  and  Soils,  Selby,  were  second.  The  same  exhi¬ 
bitors  were  also  placed  in  the  same  order  for  three  ditto.  Incleed, 
they  carried  eff  nearly  all  the;  prizes  in  the  most  important 
clas-ses,  which  included  six  ornamental  foliage  plants,  three  ditto, 
and  exotic  Fenrs.  AIes.srs.  G.  Long.ster  and  Sons,  Alalton,  had 
the  best  Caladiums  and  Coleus.  A  very  good  specimen  Orchid,  a 
Cypripedium,  was  .staged  by  Airs.  Kitchen.  There  were  also 
classes  for  Pelargoniums,  Begonias,  Lilies,  and  other  plants, 
which  werei  fairK  well  shown.  The  competition  was  keen  for  six 
plants  for  dinner  table  decoration  in  pots  not  to  exceed,  '^in  in 
diameter.  Some  splendidly  grown  plants  were  staged.  Airs. 
Kitchen  secured  premier  honours,  followed  by  Air.  McPherson, 
gardener  to  Earl  Londesborough,  and  Alessrs.  G.  Longster  and 
Soirs.  The  same  exhibitors  also  carried  off  the  prizes  for  three 
ditto  in  the  same  order. 
Cut  Flowees. — The  Show  Dahlias  were  not  so  large  as  we 
have  seen,  and  there  was  only  one  entry  for  twenty-four  blooms, 
Alessrs.  Clark  and  Son,  Rodley.  The  same  exhibitor  was  first  for 
twelve  blooms.  Air.  J.  D.  Hutchinson,  Kirbymoorside,  second. 
The  latter  was  first  for  six  Fancy  varieties.  Alessrs.  Clark  and 
Sen  were  first  for  Cactus  Dahlias,  Air.  G.  R.  Akester  second. 
For  six  bunches  of  pompons  Air.  Hutchinson  had  a  nice  stand, 
Air.  Whitehead,  Appleton-le-Street,  second.  For  twelve  Carna- 
tioirs  the  Hon.  Airs.  Duncombe,  Nawton,  took  the  lead,  Alessrs. 
H.  Clark  and  Son  second.  Airs.  Duncombe  was  also  first  for  six 
yellow  ground  varieties  and  .six  seifs.  Alessrs.  Clark  and  .Sons 
were  the  only  exhibitors  of  twenty-four  Asters.  Sweet  Peas 
were  well  shown,  but  the  recent  raiirs  had  somewhat  spoilt  many 
of  the  blooms.  There  were  classes  for  twelve,  eight,  and  four 
varieties,  the  Hon.  Airs.  Duncombe  being  placed  first  in  the 
fir.st  two  classes,  with  fre.sh,  lightly  arranged  exhibits;  Air.  J.  D. 
Hutchinson  .second.  For  four  varieties  the  latter  exhibitor  was 
to  the  front.  Air.  G.  R.  Akester  second. 
A  good  collection  of  eight  varieties  of  herbaceous  flowers  was 
set  up  by  Air.  J.  D.  Hutchinson,  Air.  AV.  Dobson  coming  second. 
Rose.s  were  not  so  well  shown  as  usual,  Ale.ssrs.  Harkness  and 
Sons  not  exhibiting  this  year.  For  six  varieties,  three  blooms  of 
each,  Air.  Hutchinson  was  an  easy  first,  with  fair  blooms;  Aliss 
Cooper,  Robin  Hood’s  Bay,  second.  Air.  Hutchinson  was  also 
first  for  twelve  and  six  blooms  and  six  Tea  Roses.  Baskets  of 
Ro,ses  were  most  tastefully  arranged,  the  Hon.  G.  N.  Dawnay 
first.  Air.  Hutchinson  .second.  Bridal  bouquet :  Alessrs.  G.  Long¬ 
ster  and  Sons  first.  Air.  G.  R.  Akester  second.  The.se  exhibitors 
were  placed  in  the  same  order  for  hand  bouquet. 
Fruit. — For  four  varieties  Air.  AlcPherson  was  an  easy  first 
with  Aluscat  of  Alexandria  Grapes,  Bellegarde  Peaches,  Royal 
Jubilee  Melon,  and  Smooth  Cayenne  Pine.  Air.  C.  Corner, 
Hutton  Ambo,  second  ;  Air.  J.  S.  Upex,  gardener  to  the  Hon. 
H.  AV.  Fitzwiiliam,  ACigganthorpe,  third.  There  was  only  one 
entry  for  three  bunches  of  black  Grapes,  the  prize  being  taken 
by  Air.  C.  Corner.  Air.  AlcPherson  was  fir.st  for  thijc.e  bunches 
of  white  Grapes,  staging  Aluscat  of  Alexandria  ;  Air.  Upex  second 
with  three  good  bunches  of  Fo.ster’s  Seedling.  The  prizes  for 
Peaches,  Alelons,  Nectarines,  and  Apricots  were  won  by  Air. 
AlcPherson.  Air.  T.  Hague,  Carlton,  and  Air.  AA".  D.  Horsley, 
Norton.  The  show  of  hardy  fruit  was  very  creditable  for  the 
unfavourable  season. 
A'egetables  wore  good,  but  want  of  space  will  not  allow  detads. 
