FLOWER SHOW.

Globe, Volume II, Issue 162, 11 December 1874, Page 3

FLOWER SHOW.

The first show under the auspices of the Horticultural and Aibdricultural Society was held at the Oddfellows' Hall yesterday, and • throughout was a success. The show of roses more particularly was excellent, far better than at the Rose Show held a few days back. We expected to see more contributions from the members of the Horticultural Society, but perhaps.this will bo. remedied on the next occasion. There was. a good attendance of visitors daring the da^,.more particularly towards evening .when the hall was crowded. The amateurs particularly came out very strong in the various classes, their exhibits being, well worthy of high commendation. The arrangements were good, and reflected credit on the officers of the society .and. those Who undertook this duty;. *. : POT ELANTS—OPEN CLASS. i Taking the catalogue in order we first come to pot plants; In class A, open t 6 allcomers, the first item was a collection of six distinct;flowering plants in bloom. For this Messrs Duncan and Son secured first prize with six nice exhibits,, including ivy leaved geranium (excellently bloomed), two pelargoniums, full of bloom and well colored, a plant of Statica, a very pretty one of Erica, or heath, with its wax like blossoms, and mimulus, a, plant remarkabl.e for its gaudy blossoms. Though the only exhibit, ,the judges awarded a first prize to this collection. -For the best collection of three flowering plants, Messrs Duncan and Sous weie again the only exhibitors, and received a first prize. Their collection included a very pretty piuk and white blossomed' pelargonium, " Mrs Glendining," a good bloomed double geranium, scarlet?, and a; very fine fuschia, "Grenadier." The next class, one specimen plant in bloom, only brought out, we were aortyto see, two competitors.; We should have liked to have seen more exhibits in 'this class, as we feel sure there are numbers of gpepimen plants in' the city well wqrthy of exhibition. Messrs Duncan and Son took fifst prize in this class, with a fine bloomed exhibit "of Erica ventricosa superba ; Mr Spicer taking second with a fancy pelargoniuni. In: the next class, twelve ornamental foliaged plants, Measrs Duncan and Son took first prize, with a capital collection, amongst which may be noted Caladium chantieni, Aphelandra Leopoldi, Dracena gayii, also a new species which, is not in commerce, Seaforthi elegans, Chamaerops humilip, and Lutania. Bourbonica. \ In the single specimen class, Messrs Duncan arid Son were the only exhibitors, taking the prize with a fine speciBien of *Eurya latifolia variegata, For the

i Caladium class there were no entries. In i the class for Begonias, six varieties, Duncan and Son again came to the fore. Of those ■ exhibited we may mention as worthy of com- ; mendation Corate Alfred de Lamminghe, Baronne de Oustinoff, and Helenor Under, In pelargODHimp, there was only one exhibit ; in tlic show and fancy class—viz, by Messrs Dnncan and Son. The whole of the blooms were very good, especially Azalea, Princess Teck, and Mrs A. Dnncan. There were no :' doubles exhibited, and the next class requiri ing attention is the zonales (six varieties). In this class also, Messrs Duncan and Son took first prize, with a good stand, amongst them being Jean Sisely, Douglas Pearson, and Black Douglas, a very deep scarlet, with . large blooms. Mr H. Spicer took second prize in this class, and amongst his collection were well bloomed specimens Mrs Wm. Paul and Madame Vautier (white). In the variegated class Messrs Dnncan and Son once more took first prize, their collection included Italia unita, Sunset, Lady Cullum, and Rainbow. In the ivy leaved variety Messrs Duncan and Son exhibited Willsi Rasea, Innocence, and Dr Sehonbergh. These plants were exceedingly pretty, and joined quite a feature in the show from the combination of colors. For the fuschia class there was only one entry of Arabella, a very fine plant with white and red petals. For three petunias, Mr Marsh, gardener to Mr L. Harper, took first prize. His stand included Elegant, Crimson King, and a variegated bloom not named, but a very fine one. Mr H. Spicer was second in this class with Elegant, Purity, anu Crimson King, all well bloomed. There were no entries for verbena o . For the collection of ferns and lycopods, Messrs Duncan and Son were the only exhibitors. Amongst their really fine collection were noticed Neattopteiis nic'u3 avis (the bird's nest fern), Gymnogramma chrysophylla, Blechnum Brazilieuse, Lycopodium Wildinovi, and Lycopodium formosura (a pretty moss like plaut). The collections of conifers were exhibited outside the Hall, Messrs Duncan and Son again taking first prize. The collection included several new varieties recently imported from England, amongst others, Tlmjopsis boreal is variegata, Retinospora argentea var. (silver edged leaf), Retinospora pisifera aurea (golden edged leaf), Taxus fastigata var, Thujopsis Standishii, Picea Normanianr.a, Pinua nutis, and Pinus tuberculata, Taxodium distichum, Abies The collection altogether was excellent, indeed the fiuc;t that has been exhtbUed !n Glirisfclnircli, and would have done credit to a home show.

AMATEUR CLASS. We next come to section 11, class A, open to amateurs and cottagers. In class 1, collection of four distinct plants in bloom, Mr Norman took first prize with a splendid bloom of Erica Cavendishii (yellow heath), a plant of Blandfordi nobilis, Statisca Holfordii (everlasting flower). Mr D. Nairn took second honors with a Cineraria and a bloom of Anagallis Phillipsii. For single specimen plant in bloom there were two entries, Mrr Tancred and Mr D. Nairn. Ko equal were the exhibits in merit that the judges placed them equal, giving each a first prize. Mrs Tancred's exhibit was a crimson cactus, and Mr Nairn's a yellow diplicus. For four fine foliaged plants, Mr Nairn was the only exhibitor. His stand consisted of Hemerocallis elegans var, Abutilon Thomsonii, well marked but rather small. In fuschias, Mr Craw was the only exhibitor. In the claes for four distinct varieties, he exhibited Rose of Castile and Catherine Parr. The prize in the single class also fell to Mr Craw with a fine blcomed specimen of Rose of Castile. For the class 4, varieties of pelargoniums, Mr Howard was first with Little Alice, Autocrat,and Christina, all nice blooms. Mr D. Nairn took second in this class with four seedlings. In the class for double pelargoniums, Mr Norman was first, with a fine bloom of Madame Lemoine, Mrs Pfitzer amongst others. Mr Craw was second with Madame Lemoine, Spankhill Beauty, and one or two other good blooms. - Fjr the zonales the competition was keen, Mr Norman taking first prize. He hada nice lot, amongst which may be noticed Glory de Cambray, Village Maid, and two other good blooms. Mr Nairn was second with a very nice lot, including Duke of Edinburgh, and Her Majesty. Mr Craw .took third, having Mr Wm Paul, and Madame Vautier amongst his collection. In the variegated class, Mr Nairn was'the only exhibitor. His collection included Lady Callum and Italia Qnita. Mr Norman was the only exhibitor in ferns and lycopods, and had a very nice collection, including Pteris serrulata cristatn, Lycopodium Williamsoni and Lycopodinm cassum. On the platform were established a number of pot plants. Mrs E. Richardson was awarded a certificate of merit for a fancy seedling pelargonium. Messrs Marsh, Norman, and Howard exhibited some nice plants. Before leaving this portion of the show we may notice in terras o| .high commendation the wire flower stands exhibited by Mr Ross, which attracted considerable attention, and received a certificate of merit from the

judges. CUT FLOWERS. The next class in order of the catalogue was the cut flowers, open class. The first prize, for collection of twenty-four varieties, was taken 07 Messrs Duncan and 8011, comprising Azalea, a pelargonium, Mrs Mallern verbena, scarlet passion flower, a splendid bloom of clematis (Prince of Wales) the best in the stand, Hotea japonica, : &c. The two other exhibits in this class, though containing some excellent blooms, were disqualified for not being staged according to schedule, there being more blooms than the numbsr allowed bythe schedule. For twenty-four roses, distinct Varieties, Mr Greenavyay was the only exhibitor. His fine stand 'in'chided splendid blooms of Marquise do Oastellane, Achille Gounod.'MadameßaroiinedeF.othachildjJohn Hopper (a magnificent rose), Mdlle Therese Levet, and Mareehal Niel, a very nice bloom of Barohne Noirment, well grown and colored, completed a stand which it would have taken a lot to beat. For the twelve roses Mr Greenaway was first ' with another splendid stand, including fjn'e blooms of Anna de Di'sbach. Marquiae de Morti-Morti-mart (a new r6se, delicate'piok colour, with white outer petals), Madlle Augene Vendier, and a magnificent b.oom of General Jacqueminot. Iu this stand alsp was a splendid bloom of the Baroness Rothschild. Messrs Duncan and Son took second prize, but there was a vast difference between the quality of the stands. The best bloom in this stand was Madame Barriot, though this was hardly up to the mark as regarded size of bloom. Mr Spicer took third prize with a fair lot. ■ Mr Wm. Wilson was an exhibitor in this class with a fair stand, the two. best being Madame George Schwarts and Co'un" tees of Oxford, the first-named (a new rose) being very good, Iu the class for twelve pinks

Messrs Duncan and Son wore the only exhibitors. The stand as a whole was good, particularly Golialh, Clara, and Rev Willock, Wee i'et, a smnll but well-colored bloom, and Tula'. A collection of sweet williams, exhibited by Mr D. Craw, was inadvertently overlooked by the judges. The same fate befel Mr Craw's exhibitsof antirrhinums aud pentstcmons The judges'remarks on these exhibits are as follows: " Thesweet williams, antirrhinums, and pentstcmons should be judged. They were not pointed out to the judges bj the steward. The sweet williams deserve first prize." The overlooking of these exhibits arose from the fact that they were staged out of their order. For twelve verbenas, Messrs Duncan and Son took first prize with a very fine stand of blooms. Amongst others we may notice for commendation, Delicata, Mrs Malleson, Ob'id, Sultana (a magnificent specimen). Black Prince and Mount Cook: Mr H. Spicer took second prize with a nice stand, containing most of the varieties mentkned above. For the class for six, Messrs Duncan and Son took first prize with blooms similar to the best varieties exhibited by them in the class for twelve, Mr Marsh tcok second prize with a very fair stand, and Mr Spicer third. In pansies, Mr Craw was the ouly exhibitor in the class for varieties. His stand was very good, comprising well grown and good coloured blooms. In the twelve class, Mr F. Milue was the only exhibitor. The blooms were very good indeed. In the sixes, Mr McWidiam took first prize. One dark bloom, raised as a seedling, especially deserves notice. Mr F. Milue took second prize in this class with a nice collection of blooms. For Mr McWilliam's extra prize for best twelve pansies (varieties) Mr D. Craw was first with a splendid lot of pansies, one of the best we have seencxhibited in Christchurch. Mr McWilliams took second prize with a good lot. The next on the catalogue was bouquef s and table decorations. For the latter Mr Spicer was the ouly exhibitor, with a beautifully arranged ppe?r/ne, the colore being very well arranged, aud doing credit to Mr Spicer's taste. For (he table bouquet, Mrs A. Carrick took first prize, with a nicely arranged bouquet, the colors being well blended and harmonised. Mr Spicjr took second prize, and Mr Marsh third. We may say that the bridal bouquels and others were exceedingly handsome, far exceeding anything we have before had in GhrJatohnrob. Of conisr> thq ladies particularly ehislerod round the bridal lrmrpcts, the

interest of the fair sex in anything relating to the ceremony beginning with " Dearly Beloved," and ending with " amnzement," being well known. The hand bduquets were well contested, Mr Spicer taking a well deserved first prize with a very tastefully arranged bouquet. The colors were nicely blended and harmonised, and without being too glaring. 'J he second prize was taken by Mr Marsh, with a choice collection of roses of various kinds. Duncan and Son took third prize. They had a very pretty and well arranged bouquet, and it is hard to Bay why the fair judges passed this over, as it certainly was by far the best, the roses in Mr Marsh's bouquet being too unwieldy for hand bouquets. A very pretty bouquet, also sent by Mr James Gray, deserved honourable mention. Of course, to decide upon bridal bouquets, the best judges should of course be ladies, but, at the risk of being thought presumptuous, we must differ from the dictum of the fair judges. For this prize there were three competitors—viz, Messrs Marsh, 11. Spicer, and Messrs Duncan and Son. The judges awarded the first prize to Duncan and Son, but we ceitainly think the one exhibited by Mr Marsh shou'd, for purity of taste and general get up, have taken first honors. There were, it is true, choicer flowers in that of Messrs Duncan ai'd Son, but certainly the palm for tasteful arrangement rested with Mr Marsh. Mr Spicer's bouquet lo3t a prize through having colored flowers in it, a circumstance which is to' be regretted, as from the taste he displayed in his arrangement he would have run MiMarsh very close. We were glad to see this prize on the schedule of the society, as it tends greatly alike to the interest and ornamentation of the show- Mr Burrell offered a prize for competition by boys under thirteen, for the best hand bouquet. For this there were three entries, and, Master W. Spicer took first prize with a very well arranged bouquet. Master J. Craw came secouel, but his bouquet was by far too large and high to be symmetrical, though the arrangement of the colors was good. Mr Spicer's prize for girls under thirteen was taken by Miss Margaret Craw, Miss J. Mills being second. We are sorry to have to differ from the opinion of the judges, but certainly the second prize bouquet was by far the best, Mis 9 Craw's bpiug too high and large. Miss B. Marsh and Miss Rose Spicer also sent very creditable exhibits.. •• Amateurs.' Class.—Cut Flowers, In trie first class under this section, best collection of cut flowers, Mr K. Line took first prize, Mr D. Craw, the other exhibitor,' being disqualified on account of the number of blooms being more than speoified in the schedule. This stand was by far the best, and had it not been disqualified, should have got first prize. Mr Line's stand contained carnations, fancy pelargoniums, pinks, green ixias, «fec. . ■ . In the next class, twelve roses, Mr G. W. Mahler, the Wellington of amateur rosegrowers, again achieved a victory with a pretty stand. The blooms were all fresh, and well grown, and were a perfect picture. Amongst others we noticed Princess Mary of Cambridge, Charle3 Lefevre, Madam Weilcrmoz, Madame la.'Parohn'e de 'Rothschild, Pribce Camille de Rohan, Madame Loutman (a magnificent white rose), John Hopper, Marie Baumann (a fine rose), Emperor de Mai-oc, Cloth of Gold, Madame Vidot. Mr W. Norman took second prize in this class with a nice stand, amongst which were good blooms of Cloth of Gold, Charles Lefevre, Rushton Radcliffe, Baron.no de Rothschild, Paul Recant, and others. Mr Jackman took third prize in this class" with a B<w] tray, though the blooms' wore rather too fully ex-

paneled for show condition. In six roses, Mr P. Davis took a well-deserved first prize with a nice lot' of blooms, Mr Jacl-man coming second, and Mr A. Carricktlijrd. Mr M. S. Oampbell sent a fair tray of good blooms, which should certainly have taken third prize. Amongst other we noticed a splendid blooms of Duchess Morny, Madame Vidot, Duchess de Medina Ccelia. In the next class, six pinks, Mr D. Craw, who had a capital lot, took first prize, and Mr Nairn second. Mr Craw exhibited six carnations and picotees, but no pri?e awarded. In twelve verbenas Mr v.. Nairn to( k first prize with a fair stand, being the only exhibitor. For the sixes Mr Nairn and Mr Craw were the only exhibitors, the former gentleman taking first honors. la twelve

pansies, Mr D. Craw took first prize, Mr Line second. The exhibits in this class were very good, as indeed were all the pansies in 'the show, For six pansies, Mr Craw wr»s the only exhibitor, and took first prize with a nice lot of blooms. Mr G. A. Reade took a well-deserved prize for a tastefully arranged table decora!ion, Mr R. Nairn took second prize in this class. For bridal bouquets, Mr It. Nairn was the only exhibitor. In the hand bouquets, Mra Carrick took a well-earned first priz' l , and Mr R. Nairn second. For Mr Nairn's prize for best twelve roses there were five competitors, Mr Q. A. Reade receiving the prize with a good stand, comprising amongst others Mathurin Regriier, Madame de Baronne Rothschild. Marguerite Domhrnin. Kiurone Appert, La France, Beauty of Waltham. Messrs Spicer, Jackman, and P. Davis were the other exhibitors. Mr Guntripp's prize for best six roses was also taken by Mr Reade with a very pretty tray. The most noticeable blooms were John Keynes (a magnificent bloom and of good color), Madame la Barounedc Rothschild (also a splendid rose), John Hopper, Paul Verdier, and Marquise de Castellane, aud Socur des Anges. Mr Reade deserves every credit for the really splendid lot of blooms exhibited by him.

For exhibition only in cut flowers MiNairn had a bloom of Magnolia grandiflora, very fine. Mr Dutton exhibited a collection of seedling pelargoniums, and geraniums, comprising twenty-two varieties, which were very good, and especially noticed by the judges as being excellent. To this collection they deservedly awarded a special prize of a certificate of merit. Mr Greenaway exhibited a fine tray of twenty-four varieties of roses, amongst which were some fiue blooms of La Marque, Duke of Wellington, Madame Claus, Wood, Triomphe de Reine. Madame Berard, Madame Vidot, Devoniensis, John Hopper, and other standard roses. Mr H. Crook's had a very fine lot of twentyfour roses, including Miss Ingram, Countess de Chabrillion, La Prance (a very fine rose). La Brilliant, Madame Zmtman (white), Madame Annie Wood, and Madame Bravy. This .stand was highly creditable to Mr Crooks as a rose grower, and we hope to see him to the fore at other shows. .Mr Jackman sent a very nice lot of eighteen roses, comprising all the old standard varieties. Mr Abbott's.collection of upwards of fifty varieties of roses was one of the sights of the show, the only drawback was that they were not name! The whole of the bloom's were splendid, comprising all the most popular and besi varieties of the queen of flowerp. FRUIT. In fruit the show was somewhat limited, but next year we hope to see more exhibitors, aud that the members of the sister society will come forward as exhibitors more liberally than on this occasion. For the general collection of fruit there were no entries. For cherries (black), Mr Sisson was the only exhibitor, as he was also in white cherries. For the fifty strawberries, Mr Sisson took first prize with a splendid exhibit of fruit, Mr Craw being second. Mr Norman took first prize ,for collection of gooseberries, comprising thirty different variet es, well deserving the prize. For the collection of red, white, and black currants, there were no exhibits. In the amateur class, Mr Craw exhibited a general collection of fruit, but the judges did not award any prize. For fifty cherries, Mr Jackman took first prize in the black variety, Mr P. Davis being second, and Mr C. Howard third. In the white cherries, Mr. D. Craw took first prize, Mr P. Davis coming second. For fifty strawberries Mr Ashton took first prizej Mr Lines second, and Mr Jackman third. The whole of these exhibits were very good. Mr Craw took first prize for collection of gooseberries, For collection of currants, red, white, and black, Mr Craw took first prize, with a good exhibit. For Mr Jackman's extra prize for fifty strawberries, Mr Sissqn took the prize with'a very nice show of fruit.

The judges wish particularly to call attention to the fifty-four varieties of roses sent by Mr Abbott, of Papanui road, for exhibition only, comprising all the newest and best varieties in cultivation here. Also to the ferna exhibited by Mr Norman, which are well grown and altogether a rare exhibition calling for. special notice. The seedling fancy pelargonium exhibited by Mr Clark, which he names the Hon Mrs E. Richardson, is well worthy of notice. It is a fine grown profusely blooming plant of good habit. The vegetables exhibited were exceedingly fine, aud in all the classes there was good competition. • The following is the prize list:— Section J, CLASS A—PQT GBO.WN PLANTS—(OPEN TO ALL CODERS). Judges—Messrs Armstrong, Clark, and Fisher. Collection of six distinct Flowering Plants, in bloom—lst prize, Duncan and Son. Collection of three distinct Flowering Plants, in bloom—lst prize, Duncan and Son.' . Specimen Flowering Plant, in bloom—lst prize, Duncan and Son ; 2nd, H. Spicer. Collection of twelve distinct ornamental Foliage Plants—lst prize, Duncan and Son. Collection of six distict ornamental Foliage Plants—No-exhibits. Single specimen of ornamental Foliage Plant—lst prize, Duncan and Son. Oaladiums, six varieties—No exhibit. Begonias, six varieties, having ornamental foliage—lst prise, Duncan and Son. Orchids, two varieties—No exhibit. Pelargoniums, six varieties, show aud fattey—lst prize, Duncan and Son. Pelargoniums, six double varieties—No exhibit. Pelargoniums, zonale, six varieties—lst prize, Duncan and Son ; 2nd, IT. Spicer. Pelargoniums, variegated, six varieties—> Ist prize, Duncan aud Son. Pelargoniums, ivy leafed, six varieties—--Ist prize, Duncan and Son, afld highly commended, Fuschsia3, six distinct varieties—No exhibit. Fnschsias, three distinct varieties -No exhibit. Fuschaias, one distinct variety—lst prize, Duncan and Son. Petunias, three distinct varieties—lst prize, C. Marsh ; 2nd, H. Spicer. Verbenas, six distinct varieties—No exhibit. Collection of Ferns aud Lycopods, Exotic, twelve varieties—lst priae, Duncan and Son. The best new or rare plant, not before exhibited.' No. exhibit. Collection of Conifers—lst prize, Duncan and Son. CLASS B.—CUT FLOWERS—OPEN TO ALL COMERS. Judges—Messrs Armstrong, Clark, and Fisher.

General collection, twenty-four varieties—- - Ist prize, Duncan and Son. s Roses, twenty-four distinct varieties—lst ! priz'!. J. Greenaway. Roses, twelve distinct varieties—lst prize, J. Greenaway; 2nd, Duncan and Son; 3rd, H. Spicer. Twelve pinks, at least six varieties—lst prize, Duncan and Son. Twelve Carnations and Picotees, at least six varieties. No exhibit. Twelve Sweet at least six varieties—lst prize, D.'Oraw. Twelve Antirrhinums, at least six varieties —No exhibit. Twelve Pentstemons, at least six varieties —No exhibit. Verbenas, twelve varieties, single trusses—--Ist prize, Duncan and Son ; 2nd, H. Spicer. Verbenas, six varieties, single trusses—lst pme, Duncaa and Son ; 2udj C. Marsh 5 3rd, H. Spicer. Pansies, twenty-fonr varieties—lst prize, D. Craw.. Pansies, twelve varieties—lst prize, F. Milne. Pansies, six varieties—lst prize, J. McWilliams ; 2ud, F, Milne. The best arranged Epergne of Flowers—--Ist prize, H, Spicer. Table Bouquet - Ist prize, Mrs A. Carrick ; 2nd. H. Spicer ; 3rd, C. Marsh. Hand Bouquet—lst prize, H. Spicer ; 2nd, C. Marsh ; 3rd, Duncan aud Sou. . Bridal Bouquet—lst prize, Duncan aud Son ; 2nd, C. Marsh. CLASS C—FRUIT—OPEN TO ALL COMBES. Judges—Messrs Collins, McFarlane, and Gibbs. General Collection—No exhibit. Apples—No exhibit. Fifty Cherries, black—lst prize, F. Sisson. Fifty Cherries, white—lst prize. F. Sisson. Fifty strawberries—let prize, F. Sisson ; 2nd, D. Craw, Fifty Raspberries—No exhibit. Collection of Gooseberries—lst prize, W. Norman. Collection of Currants, red, white, and black—twenty-five bunches of each —No exhibit, Melon, single specimen—No exhibit. CLASS D— VEGETABLES—OPEN TO ALL COMERS. (Jndges--Messr3 Gibbs, Collins, and Macfail a ne.) , Collection, nine distinct varieties—lst prize, W. Gimblett; 2nd, 11. Spicer; 3rd, 0. Marsh. Cucumbers, one brace—2nd prize, 11, Spicer. Carrots, best variety, twelve roots —Ist prize, W. Gimblett; 2nd, C. Marsh. Turaips, best variety, twelve roots —Ist prise, H. Spicer ; 2nd, W. Gimblett; 3rd, T, Allen.

Beans, kidneys, twenty-five pods—No exhibit. Beans, broad or long pod, twenty-five pods —lst prize, T. Allen ; 2nd, G. Marsh ; 3rd, H. iSpicer. Peas, fifty pods—lst prize, H. Spicer. Potatoes, kidney, twelve—lst prize, 0. Howard ; 2nd, H. Spicer. Potatoes, round, twelve—lst prize, H. Spicer ; 2nd, C. Marsh ; 3rd, T. Allen. Two Cauliflowers or Brocoli—lst prize, W. Gimblett ; 2nd, T. Allen, Three Cabbages—lst prize. W. Gimblett; 2nd, H. Spicer ; 3rd, J. MoWilliams. Rhubarb, six stalks —Ist prize, W. Gimblett; 2nd, C. Marsh. Three Lettuces 2nd prize, H. Spicer, and C. Marsh (equal). Salad —Ist prize, H Spicer. Culinary Herbs, collection—No exhibit. Section IT. CLASS A.—POT-3ROWN PLANTS—OPEN TO AMATEURS AND COTTAGERS. Judges Messrs Armstrong, Clark, and Fisher. Collection of four distinct Plants in bloom —lst prize, W. Norman ; 2nd, D. Nairn. Specimen Plant in bloom—lst prize, Mrs Tancred and D. Nairn (equal). Collection of fmir distinct plants, having ornamental foliage—lst prize, D. Nairn. Specimen plant, having ornamental foliage —No exhibit. Fuchsias, four distinct varieties-—lst prize, D. Craw. Fuchsias, two distinct varieties—No exhibit. Fuchsias, single specimen—lst prize, D. Craw. Pelargoniums, four varieties, show and fancy—lst prize, C. Howard ; 2nd, D.Nairn. Pelargoniums, four double varieties—lst prize, W. Norman; 2nd, D. Craw; 3rd, D. Nairn. Pelargoniums, zonale, four varieties—lst prize, W. Norman ; 2nd, D. Craw ; 3rd, D. Nairn.

Pelargoniums, variegated, four varieties—--Ist, D. Nairn. Pelargoniums, ivy leafed, four varieties— No exhibit. Collection of Ferns and Lycopods, exotic, six varieties—lst prize, W. Norman. Caladiums, three varieties—No exhibit. Ornamental-foliaged Begonias, three varieties —No exhibit. CLASS B— CUT FLOWERS (OPEN TO AMATEURS AND COTTAGERS). General collection, twelve varieties —Ist prize, R. Line. Roses, twelve distinct varieties—lst prize, G. W. Nalder; 2nd, W. Norman ; 3rd, S. Jack man. Roses, six distinct varieties—lst prize, P. Davis ; 2nd, S. Jackman ; 3rd, A, Carrick. Six Pinks, at least three varieties—lst prize, D, Craw ; 2nd. D. Nairn. Six Carnations and Picotees, at least three varieties; —Ist prize, D. Craw. Six Sweet Williams, at least three varieties —No exhibit. Six Anthrhinnms, at least three varieties --Ist prize, D. Craw, Six Pentstemons, at least three varieties — Ist prize, D. Craw aud D. Nairn (equal). Verbenas-, twelve varieties, pingle trusses—--Ist prize, D. Nairn. Verbenas, six varieties, single trusses.—lst prize, D. Nairn ; 2nd, D. Craw. Petunias, six varieties—No exhibit. Pansiea, twelve varieties—lst prize, D. Craw; 2nd, R. Line. Pansies, six varieties—lst prize, D. Craw. The most tasteful stand of flowers for table decoration —Ist prize, G. A. Reade ; 2nd, R. Nairn. Hand Bouquet—lst prize, Mrs Carrick ; 2ud, R. Nairn. Bridal Bouquet—lst prize, R. Nairn. CLASS C.—FRUIT.—(OPEN TO AMATEURS AND COTTAGERS). General collection—No exhibit. Apples, best collection —No exhibit. Fifty Cherries, black—lst prize, W, Jackman ; 2nd, P. Davis: 3rd, C. Howard. Fifty Cherries, white—lst prize, D. Craw ; 2nd, P. Davis. Fifty Strawberries—lst, J. Achtou ; 2nd, R. Line ; 3rd, S, Jackman,

Fifty Raspberries—No exhibit. Collection of Gooseberries—lst, D. Craw. Collection of Currants, red white, and black, twenty-five bunches of each—lst priz•;, D. Craw. Melon, single specimen—No exhibit. CLASS D. VEGETABLES. —(OPEN TO AMATEURS AND COTTAGERS). Collection, six distinct varieties—lst prize, S J.ickmau ; 2nd, D. Craw. Cucumbers, one brace—No exhibit. Carrots, best variety, six roots—lst prize, D. Craw ; 2nd, S. Jackman. Turnips, best variety, six roots—lst prize, S. Jackman ; 2nd, D. Craw, Beans, kidney, twenty-five pods—No exhibit. Beans, broad or long port, twenty-five pods —lst prize, W.Norman. Peas, fifty pods—lst prize, C. Howard ; 2nd, W.Norman ; 3rd, S. Jackman. Potatoes, kidney, twelve—lst prize, P. Davis ; 2nd, S. Jackman ; 3rd, R. Line. Potatoes, round, twelve—lst priz?, 8. Jackman ; 2nd, D. Craw; 3rd. R. Line. Two Cauliflowers or Brocoli—No exhibit. Two Cabbages—let prize, R. Line; 2nd, W. Normin ; 3rd, D. Craw. Rhubarb, six stalks—No exhibit. ,0 Three Lettuces—lst prize, S. Jackman. Salad—No exhibit. Culinary Herbs, collection-rlst prize, 8. Jackman. EXTRA PRIZES. Mr Jackman, 10s for the best Fifty Strawberries—F. Sissoh. Mr Nairn, 12s for the best twelve roses, varieties—G. A. Reade. Mr Guntripp, 103 for the best six Roses, varieties—G. A. Reade. Mr Chudley, 25s for not less than six stems of Peas, varieties, pulled up by the roots—lst prize 15s, H. Spicer ; 2nd 10s, S. Jackman, Mr Schmidt, 25s for the best brace of Cucumbers—lst prize 15s, H. Spicer : 2nd, 10s, C. Marsh. MrM l William,l2sforthebesttwclvePausies —lstprize 7s, D. Craw; 2nd 53, J. McWilliams. Mr Burrell, 15s for Bouquets made by bovs under thirteen years of ago—lst prize 9s, W. Spicer ; 2nd Bs, J. Craw. Mr Spicer, 15s for Bouquets made by girls under thirteen years of age—lst prize 9s; Mr Craw : 2nd 6s, J. Mills. Mr R. S. Gilraour, 10s for the best twenty, fonr pods of G. F. Wilson Peas—lst prize, H. Spicer;