HORTICULTURAL AND ARBORICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Press, Volume XXIV, Issue 3218, 23 December 1875, Page 3

HORTICULTURAL AND ARBORICULTURAL SOCIETY.

The first general exhibition of the season of the above society was held yesterday in the Oddfellows' Hall, Lichfield street, and all the departments, so far as exhibits were concerned, were fairly filled, notwithstanding the absence of several who usually exhibit at such exhibitions. The fine foliaged plants were fully of average merit; the ivy leafed geraniums would not have disgraced a metropolitan exhibition in the old country, being dense masses of bloom. The roses were good, and the hardy cut flowers were excellent. A novelty waß shown by Messrs Duncan and San, being a fine foliaged plant, Ficus parcelli, which was exhibited for the first time in Canterbury. Its habitat is the South Sea Islands, which have furnished so many of the new and rare plants lately introduced into England. It is distinguished by having obovate-lanceolate leaves of a dark green color, heavily splashed with white. The plant has a neat habit, and is an acquisition to the conservatory. The exotic ferns contained the cream of the varieties introduced into the colony. The table decorations and table bouquets showed a great amount of taste and artistic skill in the grouping of colors, and the bridal bouquet which gained the first prize was composed mainly of the chas.e and fragrant Stephanotis, mingled with maidenhair f trn. The fruit exhibited was in greater variety and more numerous than was to be expected so early in the season, the cherries and strawberries were exceptionally good. There was a large display of vegetables of high quality, Bhowing careful culture and the adaptability of the soil and climate for the growth of these useful esculents, the rhubarb and cucumbers exhibited being particularly fine. The judges were—For pot plants and cut blooms, Messrs E. C. J. Stevens and T. R. Fisher ; fruit and vegetables, Mr Collins ; Mesdames E. C. J. Stevens, Murray-Aynsley, and H. J. Tancred were the judges of the bouquets. 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 prize, Duncan and Son ; 2nd, H. Spicer Collection of three distinct Flowering Plants, in bloom—lst prize, Duncan and Son Specimen Flowering Plant, in bloom—lst prize, Duncan and Son Collection of twelve distinct Ornamental Foliage Plants—No exhibits Collection of six distinct Ornamental Foliage Plants—lst prize, Duncan and Son Single specimen distinct Ornamental Foliage Plant—lst prize, Duncan and Son Caladiums, six varieties—lst prize, Duncan and Son Begonias, six varieties, having ornamental foliage—lst prize, Duncan and Son Orchids, two varieties—No exhibits Pelargoniums, six varieties, show and fancy—lst prize, Duncan and Son Pelargoniums, six double varieties —Ist prize, Duncan and Son ; 2, H. Spicer Pelargoniums, six zonal varieties—lßt "prize, Duncan and|Son ; 2nd, H. Spicer Pelargoniums, variegated, six varieties— Ist prize, Duncan and Son and Gregory (equal) ; 2, C. Marsh Pelargoniums, ivy-leaved, six varieties— Ist prize, Duncan and Son ; 2, H. Spicer Fuschias, six distinct varieties—No exhibit Fuschias, three distinct varieties — Ist prize, Duncan and Son Fuschia, one distinct variety—lst prize, Duncan and Son Petunias, three distinct varieties — 2nd prize, C. Marsh Verbenas, six distinct varieties —No exhibit Three Calceolarias—lst prize, Duncan and Son Three Cinerarias —No exhibit Six Ferns and Lycopods, exotic—lst prize, Duncan and Son Six Ferns and Lycopods, native- Ist prize, Duncan and Son The best new or rare Plant, not before exhibited—lst prize, Duncan and Son Collection of Conifers—lst prize, Duncan and Son ; 2nd, D. Nairn Class B—Cut Flowers. (Open to all comers.) General Collection —Ist prize, Duncan and Son ; 2nd, — Gregory Collection of Hardy Blooms only—lst prize, H. Snicer and Duncan and Son (equal) Roses, eighteen distinct varieties—lst prize, G. A. Reade ; 2nd, Duncan and Son Roses, twelve distinct varieties—lst Dun- ' can and Son ; 2nd, C. Marsh and H. Spicer (equal) Twelve Pinks, at least six varieties—lst prize, Duncan and Son and R. Line (equal) Twelve Carnations and Picotees, varieties —No exhibit Twelve Sweetwilliams, varieties —No exhibits Twelve Antirrhinums, varieties—lst prize, Duncan and Sons ; 2nd, H. Spicer ; 3rd, C. Marsh. Twelve Pentstemons, varieties —No exhibits Twelve Verbenas, varieties, three trusses of each—lst prize, Duncan and Son Six Verbenas, va»ieties, three trusses of each—lst prize, Ci Marsh ; 2nd, Duncan and Son Twelve Petunias, at least six varieties—2nd prize, C. Marsh Twelve Pansies, at least six varieties —Ist prize, C. Marsh Six Pansies, varieties—No exhibits Twelve Pelargoniums, at least six varieties, not more than three trusses of each—lst prize, Duncan and Son. The best arranged Epergne of flowers. Two exhibits, but no award made. Table Bouquet—lst prize, Duncan and Son; 2nd, R. Nairn Hand Bouquet—lsJ prize, C. Marsh ; 2nd, Duncan and Son : highly commended, H. Spicer Hand bouquet, made by ladies—lst prize. Miss Snow Bridal Bouquet—lst prize, Duncan and Son ; 2nd, 0. Marsh Class C—Fruits. (Open to all Comers. General Collection—No exhibitApples, collection—lst prize, C. Marsh Fifty Cherries, Black—No award Fifty Cherries, White—lst prize, C. Marsh Fifty Strawberries—lst prize, H. Spicer ■ Fifty Raspberries—lst prize, C. Marsh: i 2nd, H. Spicer Collection of Gooseberries—lst prize, C. Marsh ; 2nd, H. Spicer - Collection of Currants, red, white, and I black, twenty-five bunches of each—lst - prize, C. Marsh Melon, single specimen—No exhibits

Class D. —Vegetables. 1 (Open to all comers.) ' Collection, twelve distinct varieties—lst prize, H. Spicer ; 2nd, C. Marsh ; 3rd, W. Gimblett. ! Cucumbers, one brace—lst prize, J. Wal- ! lace ; 2nd, H. Spicer ; 3rd, C. Marsh j Carrots, bix best roots—lst prize, W. Gim- j blett; 2nd, H. Spicer I Turnips, six best roots—lst prize, H. Spicer ; 2nd, C. Marsh ; 3rd. C. Hodgkinsoc Beans, kidney, twenty-five pods —No exhibits Beans, broad or long pod, twenty-five pods —Ist prize, H. Spicer ; 2nd, C. Hodgkinson ; 3rd, C. Marsh Peas, fifty pods—lst prize, H. Spicer ; 2nd, C. Hodgkinson Potatoes, kidney, twelve—lst prize, C. Marsh; 2nd, H. Spicer ; 3rd, C. Hodgkinson Potatoes, round, twelve—lst prize, H. Spicer ; 2nd, C. Marsh : 3rd, C. Hodgkinson Two Cauliflowers or Brocoli—lst prize, W. Gimblett ; 2nd, C. Marsh ; 3rd, H. Spicer Two Cabbages—lst prize, C. Hodgkinson ; 2nd, W. Gimblett; 3rd, H. Spicer Fifty Asparagus—lst prize, C. Marsh Rhubarb, six stalks—lst prize, J. Wallace; 3rd, C. Marsh Three Lettuces—lst prize, H. Spicer ; 2nd, C. Marsh ; 3rd, W. Gimblett Salad—lst prize, H. Spicer" Culinary Herbs, collection—lst prize, C. Marsh Section 11. Class A—Pot Grown Plants (Open to Amateurs and Cottagers). Collection of four Distinct Plants in bloom —Ist prize, D. Nairn Specimen Plant in bloom—lst prize, D. Nairn Collection of four Distinct Plants, having ornamental foliage—lst prize, D. Nairn Specimen Plant, having ornamental foliage —No exhibits Fuschias, four distinct varieties—No exhibits Fuschias, two distinct varieties—lst prize, D. Craw Fuschia, single specimen—Ist prize, D, Craw ; 2nd, D. Nairn Pelargoniums, four varieties, Bhow and fancy—lst prize, D. Craw ; 2nd, D. Nairn Pelargoniums, four double varieties—lst prize, J. Ash ton ; 2nd, D. Nairn Pelargoniums, zonal, four varieties—lst prize, D. Nairn ; 2nd, J. Ash ton Pelargoniumß, variegated, four varieties— Ist prize, D. Nairn ; 2nd, J. Ashton Pelargoniums, ivy-leafed, four varieties— Ist prize, D. Nairn ; 2nd, J. Ashton Collection of Ferns and Lycopods, three native and three exotic—lst prize, D. Nairn Caladiums, three varieties—No exhibits Ornamental Foliage Begonias, three varieties—No exhibits Class B—Cut Flowers (Open to Amateurs and Cottagers). General Collection—lst prize, D. Craw ; 2nd, D. Nairn Collection of Hardy Blooms only—lst prize, D. Craw ; 2nd, G. A. Reade Roses, twelve distinct varieties—lst prize, S. Jackman ; 2nd, Mrs Hawkins Roses, six distinct varieties—rlst prize, R. W. Fereday ; 2nd, S. Jackman Six Pinks, at least three varieties—lst prize, D. Nairn ; 2nd, D. Craw and R. Line (equal) Six Carnations and Picotees, at least three varieties—lst prize, R. Line Six Sweetwilliams, at least three varieties —Ist prize, D. Craw ; 2nd, S. Jackman Six Antirrhinums, at least three varieties —Ist prize, D. Craw ; 2nd, D. Nairn Six Pentstemons, at least three varieties— Ist prize, R. Line ; 2nd, D. Craw Twelve Verbenas, varieties, trusses, three of each—lst prize, D. Craw Six Verbenas, varieties, trusses, three of each—lst prize, S. Jackman ; 2nd, D. Craw Six Petunias, varieties, single spikes—No exhibit Twelve Pansies, varieties—lst prize, D. Craw ; 2nd, R. Line Six Pansies, varieties—lst prize, D, Craw; 2nd, D. Nairn The most tasteful stand of flowers for table decoration —Ist prize, W. J. Davidson Hand Bouquet—lst prize, W. J. Davidson; 2nd, Miss Ollivier Bridal Bouquet—No award Class C—Fruit. (Open to amateurs and cottagers.) General Collection —Ist prize, D Craw ; 2nd, 8. Jackman ; 3rd, D. Nairn Apples, best collection —No exhibits Fifty Cherries, black—lst prize, B, Line ; 2nd, C. Howard ; 3rd. R. Line I Fifty Cherries, white—lst prize, D, Craw ; j 2nd, C. Howard i Fifty Strawberries—lst prize, D. Craw; ! 2nd, S. Jackman ; 3rd, R. Line Fifty Raspberries—lst prize, D. Craw ; 2nd, R.Line; 3rd, S. Jackman Collection of Gooseberries—lst prize, D. Craw ; 2nd, S. Jackman ; 3rd, D. Nairn Collection of Currants, red, white, and black, twenty-five bunches of each—lst prize, S. Jackman ; 2. D. Craw Melon, single specimen—No exhibits Class D.—Vegetables. (Open to Amateurs and Cottagers.) Collection, nine distinct varieties —Ist prize, S. Jackman Cucumbers, one brace—No exhibits Carrots, best six roots—lst prize, C. Howard ; 2nd, E. Spicer ; 3rd, S. Jackman Turnips, best six roots—lst prize, S. Jackman ; 2nd, C. Howard ; 3rd, E. Spicer Beans, kidney, twenty-five pods—No exhibits Beans, broad or long pod, twenty-five pods —Ist prize, E. Spicer ,• 2nd, S. Jackman ; 3rd, R. Line Peas, fifty pods—lst prize, S, Jackman; 2nd, C. Howard Potatoes, kidney, twelve—lst prize, S. Jackman ; 2nd, C. Howard ; 3rd, D. Nairn Potatoes, round, twelve—lst prize, S. Jackman ; 2nd, E. Spicer ; 3, C. Howard Two Cauliflowers or Brocoli—lst prize, S. Jackman ; 2nd, R. Line Two Cabbages—-Ist prize, D. Craw ; 2nd, D. Nairn ; 3rd, S. Jackman Asparagus, fifty heads—lst prize, D. Craw; 2nd, S. Jackman Rhubarb, six stalks—lst prize, D. Craw Three Lettuces.—lst prize, S. Jackman ; 2nd, D. Nairn Salad —Ist prize, E. Spicer; 2nd, S. Jackman Culinary Herbs, collection—lst prize, S. Jackman ; 2nd, D. Nairn ; 3rd, J. Ashton Extra Pbizes. Mr Jackman's prize of 10s for the best fifty strawberries, Keen's Seedling — Ist prize, H. Spicer ; 2nd, S. Jackman (to count as points) Mr Schmidt's prizes, Ist, 15s; second, 10s; for the best brace of Cucumbers—lst prize, H. Spicer ; 2nd, C. Marsh Mr Spicer's prizes—lst prize, 5s ; 2nd, 3s ; 3rd, 2s ; for Bouquets made by children under thirteen years of age. Ist prize, Lizzie Marsh ; 2nd, Rosa Spicer ; no 3rd awarded Mr B. S. Gilmour's prize of 10s for the b°st twenty-four pods of Blue Peter Peas— Ist prize, S. Jackman Mr D. Craw's prize of 5s for the best six spikes of Delphiniums, varieties—No exhibit Mr J. Ashton's prizes—lst prize, 6s ; 2nd, 4s ; 3rd, given by the society, 2s ; for tenweek Stocks, not less than six varieties—lst prize, S. Jackman ; 2nd, H. Spicer ; 3rd, D. Nairn Mr Craw's prize of 5s for a six-stand of Mimulus, at least six varieties, open to all— No exhibit Mr Milne's prize of ss, for the best twelve Ranunculuses, by amateurs —No exhibit Mr Norman's prizes—Ist, 7s ; 2nd, 3s ; for six Pelargoniums, three show and three fancy—lst prize, Duncan and Son; no 2nd prize awarded Mr C. C. C. Duncan's prize of 10s, or a book on flowers of that value, for the best Bouquets made by ladies—Mrs Marsh Mr B. McFarlane's prizes—Ist, 13s ; 2nd, 8s; for Bouquets made by boys or girls under fifteen years of age—lst prize, W. Spicer; James Craw Mr J. W. Hill's (Al Registry office) prize of ss, for the best Plate of Salad, in a soup plate, for amateurs only—D. Nairn.