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blooms; Mr. J. Sanderson second ; Mr. Oubriclge third; and Mr. Ward fourth. In 

 Class 9, for twelve cut blooms, Mr. Sanderson was first ; Mr. Oubridge second ; and 

 Mr. Wortley third. Other names deserving honourable mention are Mr. Butt, of 

 Milton Terrace, Stoke NewiDgton, Mr. George, and Mr. Monk, who contributed very 

 good collections. Specimen plants were generally good and admirably staged for 

 effect. Mr. Forsyth took first prize for six pompones in pots, in which lot we 

 noticed Golden Cedo Nulli. Mr. Shrimpton, gardener to A. J. Dosat, Esq., Putney, 

 vf^s awarded first prize for a charming plant of Cedo Nulli. Mr. J. Tandy, gardener 

 to E. Sanders, Esq., Wimbledon, appeared for the first lime with a nice lot, in which 

 Bob, Requiqui, Cedo Nulli, and Brilliant were admirably bloomed. Mr. Ward, Mr. 

 Hutch, and Mr. Wiggins wei-e conspicuously placed with well-grown plants. Large 

 flowering specimens were shown by Mr. F. Bennett, Mr. Forsyth, Mr. Merry, Mr. 

 Ward, Mr. Oubridge, Mr. Hutch. In all these collections the old favourites were 

 relied on, and the only novelties that caught our eye were yellow Perfection, which 

 we believe will surpass Plutus ; Aimee Ferriere, on Mr. Oubridge's stand of twenty- 

 four, very charming ; Progne, sent by Mr. Wilkinson, of Bow (not for conapetition). 

 The colour is very striking, and largely compensates for its deficiencies of form. 

 Golden Cedo Nulli, in Mr. Forsyth's stand of six plants, induces us to form a favourable 

 opinion of a variety to which we have not been favourable hitherto. It certainly claims 

 a place in every collection, but we do not think it will be a favourite with exhibitors. 



Seedlings were shown by Mr. Salter, and first-class certificates were awarded to 

 "Mrs. Holborn' and "Arthur Wortley." There were several other excellent seedlings in 

 Mr. Salter's lot, which we shall have occasion to describe in connection with Mr. 

 Salter's home exhibition. Mr. Holland showed " Miss Augusta," and took a fii-st- 

 class certificate, v.hich the flower well deserved. 



Peckham and Hatcham, Nov. 11. — This Society takes a rather wide range of 

 operations. It gives prizes for the best-kept gardens and for cottagers' productions, 

 and in this respect is no doubt productive of much real good. The Chrysanthemum 

 Show was a good one, liberally planned and carried out, but there were no features of 

 special interest to call for comment. The principal exhibitors were Messrs. Mitchell, 

 Skelton, Restoii, Ivirby, Anderson, Orlidge, Potts, Fenton, Mortram, Greenwood, 

 Pink, Barnes, Clark, and Mr. Morgan, of Lincoln's Inn Fields. 



East Loxdox, Nov. 14 and 15. — We spoke of this Society last year as having 

 already attained to a hiijh position, and we have no hesitation in saying that this year 

 the show at Albion Hall, Dalston, was the best of the season in London. The flue hall 

 is admirably adapted for an exhibition of the kind, and the plants were so arrai-.ged as 

 to turn to the best account every favourable featiu'C of the place. This part of the 

 undertaking was, we understand, in the liands of I\Ir. Gildersleeve. Mr. Green was 

 the "acting " secretary, and the co-operation of all parties was characteristic of a spirit 

 of unity, which we liope will prevail in the internal life of the society. Among the 

 noticeable contributions, the following struck us as the best: — Mr. Hutt's six pom- 

 pones were the best in the hall, and the best we have seen anywhere this season. Tliey 

 were so cleverly trained, and so symmetrical in outline, that they appeared as if all 

 cast in one mould ; and a still better point was the utter absence of ail distinct signs 

 of training. The plants were Adonis, Cedo Nulli, Bob, Drin Drin, Helene. Mr. 

 C. Bolton showed some good pompones, but his Brilliant was not up to the mark. Mr. 

 Pratt's plants had suffered a little fi-om the frost, but he made amends by a most beau- 

 tiful specimen of Golden Cedo Nulli. Mr. West showed Defiance in a way wliich must 

 tend to keep that excellent variety in our lists of the best. Mr. Hutt's Christine and 

 Mount Etna were admirable, but Mr. Hutchins's Mount Etna was a respectable plant 

 made unsightly with bad training. Three standard pompones like rose-trees struck 

 U8 as evincing much skill and patience in then- production. Mr. Harrison, who 

 appeared for the first time at any show, surprised his friends, and perhaps himself, by 

 the sterling excellence of his contributions ; and we sincerely hope in future seasons 

 we shall liave to chronicle many more of his achievements. Golden Queen, sent by 

 Mr. Harrison, had blooms seven* inches across. That he shoidd take first place iu three 

 distinct classes, should be suflicient for the present to convince him that he has 

 done well and wisely in entering this honourable field of competition. Golden Cedo 

 Nulli was also sent by Mr. Kendall, and Mr. Salter sent blooms of his new seedlings. 

 The prizes were awarded as follows : — Six pompones, first, Mr. Hutt ; second, Mr. C. 

 Bolton ; third, Mr. Pratt. Four chrysanthemums, Messrs. Hutt, Pratt, West, and 

 Pratt. Three pompones, Halt, C. Bolton, and Pratt. Two chrysanthemums, Pratt, 



