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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ November 21,1878. 
soil in Yorkshire equally robust. Souvenir de Monsieur Peron 
Ido not know, but Souvenir de Paul Neyron is a cherished 
friend of mine. I shall be much interested to know if my 
experience of these Roses is singular—KENTISH CURATE, 
CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOWS. 
Some shows that we are able to record this week demonstrate 
how extensively and well the Chrysanthemum is cultivated by 
those who give special attention to that flower; and the crowds 
of visitors who attend the exhibitions afford ample evidence that 
the shows are admired, and that the skill of the cultivators is 
appreciated. First in order of date comes 
WALTON. - 
The district of this Show embraces the parishes of Walton, 
Weybridge, Oatlands, and Hersham, a district remarkable for 
its attractive woodland scenery and salubrity, and hence con- 
tains the residences of many gentlemen who have good gardens 
and employ skilled gardeners. That they can grow Chrysanthe- 
mums is evident, for the Show held in the Oatlands schoolroom 
on the 14th inst. was a splendid one. We have seen better plants 
of the large-flowered varieties and better incurved blooms, but 
seldom, if ever, saw such well-grown standards, and never saw 
Pompons equal to a few of the plants staged. The display of 
cut blooms of Japanese varieties was also excellent. 
Large-flowering specimens.—The first prize (a silver watch in lieu 
of a.cup) for six plants was won by a point by Mr. Ploughman, 
gardener to Mrs. Allen, Weybridge, with dwarf, healthy and well- 
bloomed specimens 3 feet in diameter. Mr. Polley, gardener to 
H. Rogers, Esq., Oatlands Park, was second, and Mr. Cornhill 
third. For four plants Mr. Burns, gardener to H. A. Rigg, Esq., 
was an excellent first. Mr. Rowman, gardener to J. J. Wilks, 
Esq., Oatlands ; Mr. Millican, gardener to H. Corbett, Esq., Walton ; 
and Mr. Boxall, gardener to T. H. Hickley, Esq., Walton, had the 
remaining prizes, all staging creditable specimens. The best 
plants in this section were of Chevalier Domage, Lady Hardinge, 
George Glenny, Master Forsyth, King of Denmark, General 
Brainbrigge, Mrs. Dixon, and Hereward. Standards.—In the 
class for four plants Mr. Ploughman staged three magnificent 
sSpecimens—Mrs. G. Rundle, G. Glenny, and Mrs. Dixon, the 
fourth plant being inferior. The three plants named had stems 
3 feet high, the base of the heads being 3} feet in diameter, and 
were about 3 feet to the apex. They were not closely trained, 
but resembled trees rather than plants, each bearing upwards of 
two hundred fine blooms. They represented a new style of train- 
ing—free, natural, and pleasing—and the Judges honoured the 
growers and themselves by awarding him the first prize. Mr. 
Cornhill, who was second, staged splendid, closely-trained, um- 
brella-headed specimens, fine in foliage and blooms. Messrs. 
Polley and Millican had the remaining prizes. For two plants Mr. 
Burns was first with Mrs. Dixon,a perfect model of close training 
with two hundred blooms, and G. Glenny fine; he was closely 
followed by Mr. Reynolds and Mr. Masters, gardener to F. Day, 
Esq., who had the remaining prizes. In the class for pyramids 
some sharp-pointed spires about 8 feet high were staged, the 
plants having a base of about 18 inches. The prizes went to 
Messrs. Polley, Reynolds, and Cornhill in the order named. Mr. 
Burns staged the best single specimens—Mrs. Dixon, a semi-globe 
3% feet in diameter and admirably grown; so also were those of 
Messrs. Polley and Millican, who had the remaining prizes. 
Pompons.—Mr. Polley won the first position for six plants 
(dwarfs), one of which, Maroon Model, resembling Bob but lighter, 
was about faultless ; it was 44 feet in diameter—a plant of won- 
derful excellence in all points—flowers, foliage, and training. 
Mr. Cornhill was second, his Model of Perfection being most 
beautiful, and Mr. Masters third. For four plants Messrs. 
Reynolds and Boxall secured the prizes. In the single-specimen 
<lass Mr. Reynolds had the premier position with a grand plant 
of Mr. Astie (not easy to grow) 43 to 5 feet in diameter, and about 
a foot high ; Mr. Polley was second with White Cedo Nulli, and 
Mr. Masters third with Aurora—a fine class. Standards.—Keen 
competition, the plants being both numerous and very fine. For 
four specimens the prizes went respectively to Messrs. Reynolds, 
Polley, Cornhill, and Ploughman, and for two plants to Messrs. 
Masters and Millican. The noteworthy varieties were Mdlle Marthé, 
Rose d’ Amour, Aigle d’Or, James Forsyth, Miss Nightingale, and 
Marie Stuart. Pyramids were not good. The special prizes given 
by the President of the Society, H. Corbett, Esq., for plants 
grafted with not less than two varieties, were won by Messrs. 
Ploughman, Polley, and Millican. A special note of the best 
plants will be found in another column. We have dwelt particu- 
Jarly on the plants exhibited because of their great excellence. 
ee Suber sections of the Show we must pass through more 
Tapidly. 
Cut Blooms.—Messrs. Reynolds, Cornhill, and Masters secured 
the prizes for twenty-four blooms, and Messrs. Ploughman, Burns, 
and Boxall for twelve blooms, all staging creditable collections. 
The varieties best represented were Prince Alfred, Golden 
Empress of India, Bronze and Yellow Jardin des Plantes, Queen 
of England, White and Golden Beverley, Lady Hardinge, St. 
Patrick, Cherub, Mrs. Dixon, Nil Desperandum, Countess of 
Derby, Alarm, Mr. Jay, Baron Beust, Barbara, and Alba Multi- 
flora. Messrs. Cornhill, Reynolds,and Russell shared the honours 
for twelve reflexed varieties, the first-prize collection comprising 
Triomphe du Nord, Dr. Sharpe, Golden Christine, Mr. Forsyth, 
Gazelle, Mons. Lucien Barthiere, Chevalier Domage, Progne, 
Undine, Julie, Christine, and Sulphurea Superba. Japanese varie- 
ties constituted a grand feature of the Show, the collections being 
numerous and competition close. Messrs. Ploughman, Masters, 
and Cornhill secured the prizes for twenty-four blooms; Mr. 
Burns being very highly commended, and for twelve blooms the 
winners were Messrs. Reynolds, Boxall, and Russell. The finest 
blooms exhibited were of Baron de Prailly, Ne Plus Ultra, Gloire 
de Toulouse, Nuit d’Hiver, Dr. Masters, Grandiflora, Fulton, 
Bismarck, Elaine, Garnet, Fair Maid of Guernsey, Apollo, Red 
Dragon. Red Gauntlet, Yellow Dragon, The Cossack, The Daimio, 
Sultan, Fulgore, and La Nymph. Mr. Masters easily won chief 
honours for large-flowered Anemone varieties, and for small- 
flowered varieties (three in a truss and very beautiful), Messrs. 
Cornhill, Masters, and Reynolds were the prizetakers. The 
most attractive triplets were of Miss Nightingale, Antonius, 
Marie Stuart, Dick Turpin, Madame Montels, President Morel, 
Mr. Astie, Mrs. Wyness, Firefly, and Astrea. The same exhibitors 
secured the prizes for reflexed Pompons, the best being—of 
Whites, Mdlle. Marthé, White Trevenna, and Marabout. Yellows, 
La Parnasse (primrose); Berrol, good; and St. Michael, fine; 
Rose—Model of Perfection and Duruflet. Reds—Bob and Maroon 
Model. Orange—Aurora Borealis. 
Special prizes were given for floral ornaments and bouquets of 
Chrysanthemums, Mr. Masters securing first honours in_the 
gardeners’ class. and Mrs. Townsend in the ladies’ section ; Fern 
fronds being largely incorporated in the winning examples. Special 
prizes were also given by H. A. Rigg, Esq., for twelve incurved 
blooms, which were won by Messrs. Burns, Cornhill, and Reynolds 
with excellent stands. The Show, a remarkably fine one, was 
admirably managed by Mr. Masters, the Secretary. 
BRIXTON, STREATHAM, AND CLAPHAM. 
On November 13th and 14th the ninth annual autumn meeting 
of this Society was held.in the Tulse Hill Skating Rink, a place 
admirably adapted for arranging to advantage large collections of 
plants and flowers. The Show was superior to those of previous 
years; the cut blooms were of the same excellence, while the 
specimens were much better and numerously exhibited. Ex- 
tensive collections of both fruit and vegetables, together with 
sufficient Ferns and other foliage plants to give relief to the ent 
blooms, added greatly to the effect of the Exhibition. The 
arrangements were very satisfactory as made and carried out by 
the zealous Secretary Mr. W. Hall. 
For six large-flowering Chrysanthemums five collections were 
staged. My. W. Hall, gardener to W. Stevens, Esq., Spring- 
field, was worthily awarded the first prize for plants beautifully 
flowered and trained. They were described on page 364. The 
yarieties exhibited in this group were Mrs. Haliburton, Faust, 
Mr. Brunlees, Mrs. Dixon, Mrs. G. Rundle, and Lady Talfourd. 
My. Cherry, gardener to Max Slee, Esq., Lingham Court Road, 
was a very good second, exhibiting well-finished plants of Alma, 
Mr. G. Glenny, Mrs. Dixon, Mrs. G. Rundle, Venus, and Christine. 
Mr. Young, gardener to T. Hicks, Esq., was placed third,-and an 
extra prize was awarded to Mr. Howes, gardener to Mrs. Bennett. 
The class for six Pompons was not a good one, and the prizes 
were awarded to Mr. Cherry and Mr. Weston, gardener to 
D. Martineau, Esq., m the order named. Pyramid Pompons 
were particularly good, especially the first-prize collection from 
Mr. Hall. Mr. Howes and Mr. Livermore, gardener to F. Webb, 
Esq., were placed second and third respectively. In the class for 
standard Pompons Mr. Hall was again awarded premier honours 
for massively bloomed plants, Mr. Howes and Mr. Livermore fol- 
lowing in the same order as in the class for pyramid Pompons. 
For the single specimen Chrysanthemum Mr..Cherry won with 
an elegant plant of Julie Lagraviere, Mr. Hall being awarded the 
second prize and Mr. Livermore the third. 
Several collections of twenty-four cut blooms were staged, and 
the post of honour was awarded to Mr. Ottaway, gardener to 
T. Hepburn, Esq., for a very even collection, consisting of Queen 
of England, Empress of India, Golden Empress, Cherub, Fingal, 
Prince Alfred, Plenipo, John Salter, Princess of Wales, Golden 
Beverley, Rey. J. Dix, Beverley, Lady Hardinge, Nil Desperandum, 
Jardin des Plantes, Prince of Wales, White Globe, Mr. Brunlees, 
Mr. Gladstone, Lady Talfourd, White Venus, and Antonelli. Mr, 
Howes was awarded the second prize; Mr. Livermore and Mr, 
Holmes, gardener to G. Storey, Esq., equal thirds. Mr. Ottaway 
was also first in both the classes for twelve and six blooms, and 
for twelve large-flowering Anemones and twelve Anemone Pom- 
pons, the whole of which he staged in admirable condition. His 
collection of large-flowering Anemones comprised Empress, Gluck, 
Fleur de Marie, Margaret of Norway, Prince of Anemones, Louis 
Bonamy, Madame Godereau, and St. Margaret; while his Pom- 
