The Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1860-08-31 00:00:00

HALE FLORAL AND HORTICULTURAL
SOCIETY.

The picturesque little village of Hale wore quite a
gala aspect yesterday, on the occasion of the annual
exhibition of this society. The crowded state of the
streets bore ample testimony to the interest taken in the
affair by the holiday-seeking and sight-loving portion of
our population. The exhibition was above the average
character, and indeed, taking into consideration the
state of the weather during the summer, better than
might have been expected. The pait harsh weather
told more especially on the cottagers, as all their pro-
ductions are necessarily grown in the open air, and
without those means of protection within the reach
of their wealthier neighbours ; but notwithstanding
these drawbacks, tho cottagers' exhibition attracted
considerable attention, and received unqualified praise.
The beautiful grounds of Hale Hall were thrown open
by Mr. Blackburn, and were crowded by a large and
respectable assemblage. The band of the 4th Royal
Lancashire Militia was in attendance, and added much
to the interest of the scene by the performance of some
excellent music. Amongst those present we noticed J.
I. Blackburne, Esq., with a distinguished party of visiters
who are staying at Hale Hall • Col. Blackburne, Capt.
and Mrs. Mullineux, Capt. Hopwood, Messrs. Richard
Leger, Richard Wilson, - Long; Mr. Cornwall Leigh
and Mrs. Leigh, Rev. It B. Steward, &e.,
We regret that space precludes our noticing in detail the
more prominent and beautiful of the flowers and fruit
exhibited ; but we would name the first and extra prize
given to Robert Owen, for his two devices in cut
flowers, both of which were greatly admired. The ericas
exhibited by Mr. Booth were very beautiful. Miss Leigh,
of Hall, received an extra prize for some handsome
achimenes. The model of a flower garden, executed in
the petals of flowers by Ralph Naylor, was very much
admired, and received an extra prize. The agricultural
produce was very good, especially the oats ; and the
mangold wurzel exhibited by J. I. Blackburn, EN.
The judges of the agricultural department were James
Fairclough, Robert Birch, and William Owen, Esqrs
and in the horticultural department, J. Bissett, J. Mere
dith, William Shaw, and Thomas Davies, jun., Esqrs.
The prizes were delivered by J. J. Blackburn, Esq., the
excellent and indefatigable secretary, R. Dwerryhause,
Esq., reading the list.
PREMIUMS COMPETED FOR BY SUBSCRIBERS.
CLASS 1.-PLANTS AND FLOW RS.
Collection of Stove Plants : 1, NOt awarded; 2, Richard
Alison, Esq. Collecioo of 'Greenhouse Plants : 1, Not
awarded ;'24 It Alison, Esq. Heaths : Thomas J Booth, Esq.
Fuchsias: 1, James Hosker ; 2, Richard Mason. Ferns and
Lyeopodiums : 1, R Alison, Esq ; 2, J I Blackburne. Stove
Plant in Flower 1, J I Blackburne ;2, It Alison, Esq. Fuchsia
Grown on One Stem : 1, R Alison ; 2, Thomas J Booth. Pelar-
goniums : Thomas J Booth. Device of Cut Flowers : 1, It
Owen; 2, R Alison. Dahlias (18 varieties) : R Ashcroft.
Dahlias (12 varieties) : 1, It Ashcroft ; 2, J Brundrltt. Carna-
tions and Picotees : R nylon. Cut Roses B Mason,;
G Beesley. Pansies : R u,ton. German Asters : t, R Ash-
croft ; 2, Edmund Sefton. 'Collection of Cut Flowers : 1, John
Leadbetter ; 2, 11 Mason. Bouquet for the Hand: 1, It Ash-
croft ; 2, R L Bolton.
"CLASS 11.-FRUIT.
Collection of Fruits : 1, J I Blackburne ; 2, It Allison. Black
Grapes : W Pilkington. Melons : 1, R L Bolton ;2, It Ash-
croft. Apple, : 1, It Turton ; 2, J Brundrit. Pears : 1, J
Brundrit ; 2, R Turton. Plums : 1, J I Blackburne ; 2, It
Allison. Cherries : 1, J I Blackburne ; 2, J Brundrit.

CLASS lII.—VEGETABLES.
Collection of Vegetables: 1, J I Blackburne ; 2, J Houghton.
Cucumbers : 1, G Beesley ; 2, G Fleetwood. Celery : 1, J.
Renshaw ; 2, J Brundrit. Onions : 1, T Allen; 2, J Brundrit.
Carrots : 1, J I Blackburne ; 2, J Roughteß.
CLASS IV.—AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE.
White Wheat, in the straw.: 1, W Tuyton; 2, John Hen-
shaw. Ited'Wheitt, in the straw: 1, J Ellis; 2, J Renshaw.
White Oats, in the straw : 1, R Neilson; 2, W Marginson.
Yellow Oats 1, W Turtori ;2, J Ellis. Barley :1, Jab Rose ;
2, Wm Grace. Beans: 1, J HenshaW; 2, NY Grace. Swedish
'turnips : 1, R OWen ;2, W Atherton, Jun. Mangel Wurtzel
(long recd) ; I,'J 1)31441Am; 2, Mrs Halsall. Yellow Globe:
1, R Alison; ft Neilson. Potatoes: 1, R L Bolton; 2, John
Ratcliffe.