HORTICULTURAL AND ARBORICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Globe, Volume III, Issue 223, 25 February 1875, Page 2

HORTICULTURAL AND ARBORICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Autumn Show. President—Mr E. C. J. Stevens. Vice-Presi-dent—Mr W. Norman. Committee of Management—Messrs D. Craw, Jackman, M'William, Spicer, Marsh, Burrell, Guntripp, D. Nairn, T. Turner, Tunmer, Sisson, and Wyatt. The last show of the season, under the auspices of the Horticultural and Arboricultural Society, took place yesterday, in the Oddfellows’ Hall, and was, considering the lateness of the season, a very good one, both as regards the general quality of the exhibits and also the number coming forward in each class, except perhaps the pot plants, in which department we should have liked to have seen a little more competition. One noticeable item in the shows of this society, and one which we are glad to see is receiving more attention than formerly, is the staging of the exhibits with regard to contrast of color and for effect. Y esterday the arrangements made by the managing committee in this respect were very successful, the result being that the hall presented a very pleasing appearance. The society are greatly indebted to Mr Abbott for the splendid collection of plants sent by him for exhibition only, which were staged on the dais and in front of it, and added greatly to the appearance of the show. The judges’ remarks upon these were as follows :—“ Mr Abbott’s collection is highly commended by the judges, who wish to call special attention to several new imported plants, including the new pelargonium Jewel, Osmunda regalia (royal fern), Statica macrophylla, and others, all of which are in fine condition.” The attendance during the day was not very large, but in the evening it improved considerably. In the open class for pot plants Messrs Duncan and Son took the lion’s share of the prizes, being in many of the sub-sections the only exhibitors. For the collection of six distinct flowering plants in bloom, they had a very nice stand, comprising amongst others a new double geranium of good color and free bloom named Patriot of Lorraine, a pan of achimenes, well grown, a fuschia, a Begonia Sandersoni, and a Lantana Vulcan. They were the only exhibitors in this class. In the next, for a collection of three, they had an antagonist in Mr Spicer. In their collection we noticed a very fine plant of Begonia Wiltoniensis and a nice gloxinia. They took first honors here, Mr Spicer, who got second prize, exhibiting a fair stand, comprising two geraniums and a fuschia. For the next class, single specimen flowering plant in bloom, Mr Spicer was again the only contestant with Messrs Duncan and Son. They exhibited a very good Pentos carnea; Mr Spicer having a balsam. In the class for twelve ornamental foliaged plants Messrs Duncan and Son had a very good Fittonia, some excellent coleas, notably Duke of Edinborough and a well-grown Drachmae Sbeppardi. They were the only exhibitors,

and were awarded a first, prize. The single specimen ornamental foliage also fell to them with a croton from the South Sea Islands, there being no competition. We were glad to notice that the managing committee have placed classes in their prize Schedule for caladiums and begonias, and that the result has been a goodly exhibition of these fine plants, although only one entry was made. Messrs Duncan and Son, who took the prize, had in the former class very fine plants of L'r Lindley, Beethoven, and Wightii, whilst in the latter they exhibited Snowflake (a splendid specimen) and Rex : together with others equally well grown. The class for gloxinias did not produce any entries, but in that for achimenes Messrs Duncan and Sons had some splendid pans. Amongst others, we may notice Lcmgitlora major, Carl Walforth, Ambroise V’erschalfelt, and a beautiful pan of Longiflora alba. There were no double pelargoniums exhibited, but in the class for zonales Messrs Duncan and Son and Mr Spicer had some nice plants. The former took first prize, and amongst their collection was Beaute de Surrescenes, with beautiful pink blooms ; Black Douglas, a delicate salmon color; and Jean Sicily, a very fine crimson. Mr Spicer’s stand comprised amongst others Mrs Wm. Paul, Madame Yautier (white), and Rer Majesty, The variegated geraniums were well represented by the exhibits of Messrs Duncan and Sou and Mr H. Spicer; amongst those of the former were several new plants, viz , Mabel Morris, a new silver tricolor; and Mrs Turner and Lady Callum, golden tricolors. Mr Spicer’s stand was of fair average merit.* The fuschia classes did not fill well as a whole, though the plants exhibited were good in quality and well bloomed. For the class of six distinct varieties, Messrs Duncan and Son took first prize with a nice lot. Amongst them were very nice plants of Avalanche, Constellation, and Taglioni. The class for three brought out two entries, Messrs Duncan and Son again taking first prize. This stand included Wiltshire Lass and a fine plant of Arabella. Mr Spicer’s exhibits were well bloomed but rather small. For the single fuschia Messrs Duncan and Son had a very pretty plant of Souvenir de Chiswick, Mr Spicer exhibiting Warrior, Neither petunias nor cockscombs were represented, and for balsams Mr Spicer was the only exhibitor ; but the season is too far advanced for them to look their best, and the judges only awarded a second prize. Messrs Duncan and Son’s collection of ferns and lycopods (exotic) were deservedly awarded a first prize, and comprised some really fine specimens of gold and silver ferns, bird’s nest fern, and others. For the prize for best collection of conifers, Messrs Duncan and Son and Mr D, Nairn were the only competitors. The collection exhibited by the former was placed on the stage, and comprised some rare and new Conifers lately imported, amongst others Cupressus erecta veridis, Thujaopsis Standishi, Cupressus Lawsoniani aurea (var.), Retinospora pisifera aurea,Thi.jaopsi3 borealis (var.) The collection, which numbered sixty plants in all, was a feature in the show, and we hope on future occasions to see others who possess rare and beautiful plants, even if they do not compete for prizes, send in their plants to help make the show a success.

Departing somewhat from the catalogue, but for the sake of continuity, we will next remark upon the pot plants exhibited in the class for amateurs and cottagers, and here we may remark that the number and excellence of the plants exhibited in this department of the show reflects very great credit upon the amateurs. In the first class, collection of four pot plants in bloom, Mr Norman carried off a second prize, the judges not awarding a first, Mr Nairn taking a third. Mr Norman’s stand included a very good Ixora coccinca, Neriura oleander, and Statica Halfordi. Mr Nairn’s exhibit comprised Hoya carnosa ami Oleander nerium. For a single specimen plant in bloom, Mr Nairn took a prize with a well formed Hoya carnosa. In the next class, collection of four plants, Mr Norman was the only exhibitor. He had a nice plant of Alocassia metallica, and also one of Dracenre ferai rosea, Mr Norman took the prize for one specimen plant, with a beautiful plant of Cissus discolor, Mr Nairn taking second, with an Abutilon Thompsoni. The fuschias, as a whole, were not very good, Mr Craw taking the prizes in the three classes. The same gentleman had some very prettydouble pelargoniums, Gloire de Nancy, Triomphe de Lorraine, and others, Mr Craw also got a good first in zonales, with a good Mrs William Paul, which Went a long way to redeem the faults of the others. For the variegated, Mr Nairn was the only exhibitor, and the ivy-leafed was not represented. Mr Norman’s gloxinias were very nice indeed, and attracted universal attention. The ferns and lycopods, particularly the native ones, exhibited by Mr Norman, were exceedingly good. The collection included gold and silver ferns, maidenhair, and a pretty little fern from the West Coast, Todea superba, Caladiums, strange to say, found no representative; but Mr Norman had some pretty begonias, amongst others Snowflake and Baikes. Mr Craw was the only exhibitor in balsams, the other items of this class not filling up. Mr Abbott’s collection for exhibition deserves more than a passing notice, as it contained plants perfectly new here as well as some of the old standards in very good bloom. Amongst the former we may note Osmunda regalis, or royal fern; Norfolk Island pine, variegated yucca, elk’s horn fern, &c. On the stands in front of the dais were placed a new fuschia Sunshine very pretty, the leaves being marked with a peculiar shade. One of the finest plants of the whole collection, however, was a new double pelargonium Jewel, which for beauty of blossom and closeness far exceeds anything we have yet had here. Altogether as stated in the remarks of the judges, the collection was a very fine one, and are well worthy inspection. We may also note, before leaving this part of the show, that Mr Allchin had two exhibits of hops, well grown and promising plants. We will now remark upon the cut flowers, the exhibition of which, considering the season of the year, was very commendable. The prize for the general collection, comprising twenty-four varieties, was taken by Duncan and Son, who had a very good stand. Though late in the season for roses, Mr Greenaway’s twelve were good. His stand comprised Baroness de Rohan, very fine bloom, Pierre Netting, Climbing Devomensis. Charles Lefevre, and Madame Berard, the last a new rose of good color and form. Mr G. A. Beade came second with a capital stand, ar.d great credit is due to him for the position b 3 acbieyea iu competing against

nurserymen and gardeners This stand comprised John Keynes, La France, and Madame Berard. Messrs Duncan and Son took third prize. Their stand comprised a nice dark rose, new here, Jean Cheipiu, Baron Hausin.mn, Abbe Rramell, another new dark rose, and Ho ace Vernet. Mr Spicer received a highly commended for his lot, which were very good. For the class for twenty-four dahlias there were no entries, but the class for twelve brought out some of the best flowers we have seen exhibited for many a day. Mr Greenaway took a well deserved first prize with a stand which was a perfect picture One of the blooms especially, which has been named Chang, a splendid amber and red striped flower, attracted universal attention. The others were Herbert, Lord Derby, Leah, and Yellow Boy. All the flowers were closely grown, and fully deserved the prize. Messrs Duncan and Son took second honors with a good stand, amongst which were Alexandrina, Charlotte Darling, Donald Beaton, and others. For six Dahlias the judges awarded a second prize only, not considering the exhibit of sufficient merit to receive a first. The stand included Summertide, Beacon (new) and others. Messrs Duncan and Son took second prize for phloxes, no first being given, and Mr Greenaway scored a first prize for a very nice lot of gladioli. The verbenas perhaps more than any other of the exhibits, suffered from the heat of the hall. Indeed towards the end of the day, they had faded so as hardly to be recognisable, In the class for twenty-four, Messrs Duncan and Son took first prize. Their stand included Progress, Eclipse, Minnie No. 2, Sultan, Ada, and Othello, the latter a very fine dark flower. Mr Spicer’s stand, which obtained second prize, comprised Minnie No 2, Columbia, Lion Hunter, and others. The stands competing for the prize for twelve comprised the greater part of the flowers named above. Mr Spicer took a first prize in stocks. The show of asters and marigolds was excellent, both these flowers being represented largely. The African marigolds exhibited by Mr Marsh especially call for commendation, and the French exhibited by Messrs Duncan and Son. Mr D. Craw had a very fine stand of hollyhocks, for which he was awarded a first prize. For some reason or other at present unexplained, the judges awarded the first prize for table decoration to that exhibited by Mr Spicer, but it was much too open and straggling at the top. That exhibited by Messrs Duncan and Son should most certainly have had first place. In the hand bouquets the competition was very keen. Mr Gray’s exhibit, which was awarded first prize, was too dark, and Mr Spicer's, which received second honors, had too great a depression in the centre to entitle it to the distinction. Messrs Duncan and Son exhibited a very nice compact bouquet, with the colors well contrasted and blended, which we consider should have taken the prize. The bridal bouquets did not, we should think, require much consideration from the judges, as the first prize one was far and away the best. Mr Spencer’s miniature flower garden was very nicely arranged, and deserved the first prize, as great pains had evidently been taken with it. Near this was the feature of the show, a plant exhibited by the president of the society, Mr E. C. J, Stevens, which, for its rarity and beauty, was fully worthy of the high commendation passed upon it by the judges. It is the first that has bloomed here, though numerous attempts have been made. The plant in question was a splendid specimen of Gentiana acaulis, a small plant, bearing a large blue bell shaped flower, with small black spots inside the petals, and having a very handsome appearance. We come next to the cut flowers exhibited by amateurs, and here we may remark that as a whole, though of course somewhat suffering from the lateness of the season, the amateur class was exceedingly creditable, for the general collection Mr Craw took second prize, having, amongst others, blooms of delphinium, tiger lily, and gladioli. The oses exhibited were not in condition, and do not call for any remark. In the classes for dahlias Mr Craw and Mr Nairn had some capital blooms, and the same may be said of the gladioli and delphiniums. The verbenas exhibited by Messrs Reade and Craw were very good. The former gentleman had some nice blooms of Minnie No 2, Mrs Malleson, Punch, and Delicata, The marigolds and asters in this class were excellent, especially the African variety. Mr Naim’s table decoration was tastefully arranged, and the same may be said of the hand bouquets of Mr G. A. Reade, and the bridal bouquet exhibited by Mr R. Nairn. In the fruit classes the exhibits were exceedingly good. Mr Marsh had a splendid collection of various kinds, including twentyseven sorts of apples, pears, plums, &c, and the peaches exhibited by the same gentleman were also very fine, Mrs Hawley had two splendid bunches of black Hambro’ grapes, and Mr Wynn Williams exhibited two very fine rock melons, having cut from two frames no less than forty-eight melons, the largest of which was 21 inches round. Mr C, Howard had two dishes of yellow magnum bonum plums, very fine, and the other exhibits in this class were all of high merit. The vegetables throughout were also very good. For the extra prizes, there were two competitors for that offered by Mr Guntripp for the best six dahlias, but the judges did not consider them of sufficient merit to award the prize. Mr Craw took Mr Spicer’s prize for best single dahlia with a beautiful bloom of Leah, and Mr Nairn took Mr Turner’s prize for best twelve verbenas, Mr Norman’s prize for best fine foliaged plant for amateurs was taken by Mr Nairn with Centarirea clementisis. Mr Hill’s prize for six roses was taken by Mr Jackman. Amongt the plants sent for exhibition only, Mr F. Harvey had some fine double portulacas and twelve zinnias, anew flower here, and very fine. Mr M. B, Hart and Mr Nairn had some good blooms of Magnolia grandiflora, and Mr Abbott a fine collection of roses of the best varieties. The following were the judges:—Pot plants and cut flowers —Messrs Abbott, Fisher, and Clark. Fruit and vegetables — Messrs Chudley and Collins. The society is to be congratulated upon the success attending the show, and we hope next season to be able to still further congratulate it upon the progress made. The following is the PRIZE LIST. Section I, CLASS A.— POT-GROWN PLANTS (open to all comers.) Collection of six distinct Flowering Plants, in bloom—lst, Duncan and Son Collection of three distinct Flowering Plants, in bloom—lst, Duncan and Son; 2nd, H. Spice?

Specimen Flowering Plant, in bloom —Ist, Duncan and Son Collection of twelve distinct Ornamental Foliage Plants—lst, Duncan and Son Collection of six dis'inct Ornamental Foliage Plants—No exhibit Single specimen distinct Ornamental Foliage Plant—lst, Duncan and Son Caladiums, six varieties—lst, Duncan and Son Begonias, six varieties, having ornamental foliage—lst, Duncan and Son Gloxinias, six varieties—No exhibit Achimenes, six varieties—lst, Duncan and Son Pelargoniums, six double varieties—No exhibit Pelargoniums, zonal, six varieties—lst, Duncan and Son ; 2nd, H. Spicer Pelargoniums, variegated, six varieties—--Ist, Duncan and Son ; H. Spicer, commended Pelargoniums, ivy-leafed, six varieties— No exhibit Fuchsias, six distinct varieties —Ist, Duncan and Son Fuchsias, three distinct varieties—lst, Duncan and Son Fuchsias, one distinct variety—Duncan and Son Petunias, six distinct varieties—No exhibit Cockscombs, four distinct, varieties—No exhibit Balsams, six distinct varieties—2nd, H. Spicer Collection of Ferns and Lycopods, exotic, twelve varieties—lst, Duncan and Son Collection of Native Ferns, twelve varieties—No exhibit The best new or rare plant, not before exhibited—No exhibit Collection of Conifers—lst, Duncan and Son ; 2nd, D. Nairn class b — cut flowers (open to all comers.) General collection, twenty-four varieties—--Ist, Duncan and Son Roses, twelve distinct varieties—lst, J. Greenaway; 2nd, G. A. Reade ; 3rd, Duncan and Son Dahlias, tweuty-four distinct varieties—No exhibit Dahlias, twelve distinct varieties—lst, J. Greenaway; 2nd, Duncan and Son ; highly commended, H. Spicer Dahlias, six distinct varieties —2nd, Duncan and Son Phloxes Perennial, six varieties—2nd, Duncan and Son Delphiniums, four varieties—No exhibit Gladioli, twelve varieties, single spik*> of each —Ist, J. Greenaway; 2nd, H. Spicer; 3rd, Duncan and Son Verbenas, twenty-four varieties, single trusses—lst, Duncan and Son; 2nd, H. Spicer Verbenas, twelve varieties, single trusses—--Ist, Duncan and Son ; 2nd, J. McWilliam ; 3rd, H. Spicer Verbenas, six varieties, single trusses—lst, Duncan and Son Petunias, six varieties, single trusses—lst, H. Spicer Stocks, six varities—lst, H. Spicer Asters, six varieties—lst, Duncan and Son; 2nd, H. Spicer Asters, quilled, six varieties—lst, D, Craw; 2nd, H. Spicer Marigolds, African, six blooms—lst, 0. Marsh; 2nd, H. Spicer; 3rd, Duncan and Son Marigolds, French, six blooms —Ist, Duncan and Son; 2nd, H, Spicer ; 3rd, C. Marsh Six Hollyhocks—lst. D. Craw The best arranged Epergnc of Flowers — Ist, H. Spicer Tabic Buoquet—lst, H. Spicer; 2nd, D. Naim Hand Bouquet—lst, James Gray ; 2nd, H, Spicer; 3rd, Duncan and Son Bridal Bouquet—lst, Duncan and Son;2nd, H. Spicer; 3rd, C. Marsh; highly commended, C. Marsh Mmature Flower Garden—lst, H, Spicer ; 2nd, C. Marsh class c— fruit (open to all comers). General collection—lst, C. Marsh Grapes, two bunches, Black Hambro’—lst, Mrs Hawley; 2nd, Duncan and Son Grapes, two bunches, any other variety— No exhibit Apples, collection—lst, C. Marsh Apples, dessert, twelve—lst, 0. Marsh;2nd, Duncan and Son Apples, cooking, twelve—lst, C. W. Turner; 2nd, Duncan and Son; 3rd, C. Marsh Pears, collection—lst, C. Marsh; 2nd, C. W. Turner Plums, collection—lst, C. Marsh Melons, Rock, two varieties —Ist, W. H, Wynn Williams Melons, Water, two varieties—lst, H. Spicer Peaches, twelve —Ist, C. Marsh Nectarines, twelve—lst, H. Spicer Apricots, twelve—No exhibit class d. — vegetables (open to all comers). Collection of twelve distinct varieties—--Ist, H. Spicer Cucumbers, one brace—2nd, 0. Marsh; 3rd, H. Spicer Carrots, best variety, six roots —Ist, H, Spicer; 2nd, F. Milne Parsnips, best variety, six roots—2nd, H. Spicer Beetroot, red, best variety, six roots—lst, H. Spicer Turnips, best variety, six roots—lst, H. Spicer; 2nd, 0. Marsh Leeks, best variety, six roots—lst, F. Milne Onions, best variety, twelve bulbs —Ist, 0. Howard; 2nd, H. Spicer; 3rd, A. McGill Onions, Kocca, six bulbs—lst, F. Milne Beans, Kidney, twenty-five pods—2nd, H. Spicer Beans, Broad, twenty-five pods—lst, H. Spicer Scarlet Runners, twenty-five pods—lst, H. Spicer; 2nd, C, Marsh Peas, fifty pods—lst, H. Spicer Potatoes, Kidney, twelve—lst, C. Marsh; 2nd, C. Howard; 3rd, J. McWilliam Potatoes, Round, twelve—lst, H, Spicer; 2nd, Duncan and Son Tomatoes, collection—No exhibit Capsicums —No exhibit. Cauliflowers, or Brocoli, two heads—No exhibit Cabbage, two heads —2nd, H. Spicer Cabbage, red, two heads —Ist, H. Spicer ; 2nd, F, Milne Pumpkins, two—lst, H. Spicer Vegetable Marrows, two—2nd, G. Marsh Celery, six heads—lst, H, Spicer Lettuces, three heads—2nd, C. Marsh Salad—lst, H. Spicer Collection Culinary Herbs—No exhibit Honey in Comb—No exhibit Section ii. class a.— pot-grown plants (open to amateurs and cottagers.) Collection of four distinct Plants in Bloom —2nd, W. Norman ; 3rd, D. Nairn Specimen Plant in Bloom—lst, D. Nairn Collection of four distinct Plants having ornamental foliage—lst, W. Norman Specimen Plant, ornamental foliage—lst, W, Normal*

Fuchsias, four distinct varieties —Ist, D. Craw Fuchsias, two distinct varieties—lst, D. Craw Fuchsias, one distinct variety—lst, D. Craw Pelargoniums, four double varieties—lst, D. Craw ; 2nd, D. Nairn Pelargoniums, zonal, four varieties —Ist, D. Craw ; 2nd, D. Nairn Pelargoniums, variegated, four varieties—--Ist, D. Nairn Pelargoniums, ivy-leafed, four varieties— No exhibit Gloxinias, three varieties—lst W. Norman Achimenes. three varieties —No exhibit Collection of Ferns and Lycopods, exotic varieties —Ist, VV. Norman Collection of Ferns, native—lst, W. Norman Orchid, single specimen—No exhibit Caladinras, three varieties—No exhibit Ornaraental-foliaged Begonias, three varieties—lst, W. Norman Balsams, four varieties—2nd, D. Craw Cockscombs, three varieties—No exhibit class B—cut flowers (open to amateurs and cottagers) General collection, twelve varieties—2nd. D. Craw Roses, six distinct varieties —Ist, J. Ashton; 2nd, D. Nairn; 3rd, R. Line Dahlias, twelve distinct Ist, D. Craw X Dahlias, six distinct varieties —Ist, D. Nairn; 2nd, D. Craw; 3rd, J. Ashton Dahlias, three distinct D. Craw \ , Phloxes, perennial, six varieties —IstMl/ Craw Delphiniums, four varieties —Ist, D, otaw Gladioli, six varieties, single D. Craw; 2nd, D. Nairn y Verbenas, twelve varieties, s-Ist, G. A. Reade; 3rd, S. Jackman Verbenas, six varieties, single trusses—lst, D. Craw; 2nd, D. Nairn; hijfnly commended, J. Ashton Petunias, six varieties —No exhibit Marigolds, African, six blooms—lst, S, Jackman; 2nd, J, Ashton; 3rd, D, Craw Marigolds, French, six blooms—lst, P. Davis; 2nd, D. Nairn; 3rd, D. Craw Asters, six—lst, D. Craw; 2nd, S. Jackman Stocks, six—lst, D. Craw; 2nd, S. Jackman The most tasteful stand ot flowers for tabic decoration—2nd, R. Nairn Hand bouquet—lst, G. A. Reade; 3rd, R. Naim Bridal bouquet—3rd, R. Nairn class c—fruit (open to amateurs and cottagers) General collection —Ist, S. Jackman; 2nd, D. Craw; 3rd, R, Nairn Grapes, one bunch—No exhibit Apples, best collection—lst, D. Craw Apples, dessert, twelve —Ist, D. Craw Apples, cooking, twelve—lst, D. Craw; 2nd, J. Ashton Pears, best collection—lst, W. Norman; 2nd, D. Craw Plums, best collection—lst, W. Norman; 2nd, S. Jackman Peaches, twelve-—lst, S. Jackman; 2nd, D. Craw Apricots, six—No exhibit Melon, rock, one—No exhibit Melon, water, one—No exhibit CLASS D, — vegetables (open to amateurs and cottagers). Collection six distinct varieties Jackman Cucumbers, one brace—2nd, D. Craw Carrots, best variety, six sorts —Ist, S. Jackman; 2nd, Hodgkinson; 3rd, D. Craw. Parsnips, best variety, six roots—2nd, S. Jackman Beetroot, red, best variety, three roots—lst, S. Jackman ; 2nd, F. Milne Turnips, best variety, six roots—lst, S. Jackman Leeks, best variety, six roots —Ist, D. Craw ; 2nd, S. Jackman Onions, twelve bulbs—2nd, R. Line and S. Jackman equal Onions, Rocca, six bulbs—lst, D. Craw ; 2nd, J. Ashton Beans, Kidney, twenty-five pods—lst S. Jackman ; 2nd, D. Nairn. Beans, Broad, twenty-five pods—lst, D. Craw Scarlet Runners, twenty-five pods—lst, S. Jackman ; 2nd, D. Craw Peas, fifty pods— 2nd, S. Jackman Potatoes, Kidney, twelve —Ist, P. Davis ; 2nd, J. Ashton ; 3rd, D. Craw Potatoes, round, twelve—lst, S. Jackman ; 2nd, D. Craw Tomatoes, collection —Ist, R. Line ; 2nd, D. Craw. Cabbage, two heads—lst, R. Line ; 2nd, D, Nairn ; 3rd, S, Jackman Cabbage (Red), tw 7 o heads—lst. R, Line ; 2nd, D. Craw ; 3rd, S, Jackman Pumpkins, two—No exhibit Vegetable Marrow, two fruit—lst, S. Jackman Cauliflower or Brocoli, two heads—lst, R. Line ; 2nd, S. Jackman Celery, six heads—lst, S. Jackman Lettuce, two heads—No exhibit Salad —No exhibit Collection Culinary Herbs—lst, S. Jackman Honey in Comb —No exhibit EXTRA PRIZES. Mr Craw’s prize of 10s for the best six Leeks—D. Craw Mr Evans’s prize of 5s for the best two heads of Curled Parsley—No exhibit Mr Evans’s prize of 5s for the best two heads of Curled Greens—J. Gray Mr Guntripp’s prize of 10s for the beat six Dahlias—Not awarded Mr Spicer’s prize of 5a for the beat Dahlia—D. Craw Mr Nairn’s prize of os for the best twelve bulbs of Garlic—J. Ashton Mr Burrell’s prize of 10s for the best four bunches of out-grown Grapes—No exhibit Mr Turner’s prize of 12s 6d for the best twelve Verbenas grown by amateurs; Ist prize, 7s 6d ; 2nd, ss—lst, D. Nairn ; 2nd, D. Craw. Mr Norman’s prize of one guinea for the best collection of fine foliaged and variegated plants (open to amateurs and cottagers only)—D. Nairn The President offers a gold medal of the value of £5 for the highest number of points taken in the year in the open class, and a similar medal in the amateur’s class —Not yet decided.