November 28, 1878. ] 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER, 
405 
Tnever could get any good blooms from my maidens. I had | 
shoots sometimes a yard long, but the blooms on the top were | 
ragged and rough and unfit for exhibition. I may have been | 
wrong in my treatment, but I certainly succeed better with 
the seedling Briar, and the public generally seem to appreciate 
them, for I happen to know that Mr. Prince has more orders | 
than he can easily execute. I shall certainly discard my | 
Manettis—about two thousand in number—and go in entirely 
for the seedling Briar; but £50 a thousand is rather a stiff | 
price.—W. H. J. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOWS. 
LIVERPOOL. 
TuIs Society held their winter Exhibition in St. George’s Hall 
on the 20th inst., and was in every respect a great success. Not- 
withstanding the weather being dull and foggy, accompanied by 
a sharp, cutting, easterly wind, there was never perhaps a greater 
assemblage of influential visitors seen in St. George’s Hall at any 
former winter exhibition. As a whole the quantity and quality 
of the exhibits were quite up to the standard of previous years 
and in many respects much superior. The cut-bloom classes 
possessed extraordinary interest, owing to an enlargement in 
the competition, which was produced by the gardeners of Liver- 
pool subscribing about £10, which was offered in three special 
prizes for twenty-four cut blooms of large-flowering Chrys- 
anthemums, for which seven lots were staged, one being from 
Wimbledon, Surrey, and another from the neighbourhood of 
Wolverhampton, but both were nowhere in the race. The first 
pe was nobly won by Mr. Tunnington, gardener to Charles 
clver, Esq., with a stand of neat well-finished blooms; the 
second prize was awarded to Mr. Peerse, gardener to R. Raynor, 
Esq.; and the third to Mr. Elliott, gardener to W. G. Bateson, 
‘Esq. Mr. Peerse’s blooms were probably the largest ever seen, 
but coarse in comparison with the third-prize collection. The 
leading varieties in these three stands were Queen of England, 
Jardin des Plantes, splendid blooms both bronze and yellow ; 
Empress of India, Golden Empress, John Salter, Princess of 
Wales, Prince Alfred, Emily Dale, Inner Temple, Fingal, Faust, 
Golden Beverley, Barbara, Baron Beust, Beauty, Mrs. Heale, 
Lady Hardinge, Nil Desperandum, Miss Mary Morgan, Countess 
of Dudley, Eve, Guernsey Nugget, Lady Talfourd, White Globe, 
Sir Stafford Carey, Mrs. Dixon, Beethoven, Isabella Bott, Cherub, 
and Lady Slade. 
In the classes for eighteen and twelve blooms there was a keen 
competition. Mr. Knott, gardener to C. Coltart, Esq., was placed 
first in the eighteen, and Mr. Todd, gardener to J. W. Cropper, 
Esq., was awarded first in twelve. Both stands contained very 
meritorious blooms, and bore signs of superior culture. Mr. Tun- 
nington exhibited a stand of Japanese varieties of Chrysanthemum, 
which were much admired, being a new feature at Liverpool. 
In trained specimens, either Pompon or large-flowering, there 
were little or no specialties, all being trained in the old flat style 
except one lot exhibited by Mr. Hughes, gardener to R. G. Moran, 
Esq., which were more conical in shape than formerly, and although | 
only being awarded second prize, they were healthy well-bloomed 
specimens, particularly Barbara, Fingal, and King of Crimsons. 
Foliage and flowering plants were well represented. In the 
class for ten Mr. Peerse was placed first, and Mr. B. Cromwell, | 
gardener to T. Moss, Hsq., came in very closely second. Stove 
and greenhouse Ferns were keenly contested. In the class for six 
there were seyen competitors. Mr. Elliott secured first honours and 
Mr. Cromwell second. Primulas and Poinsettias were numerous 
and healthy ; Roman Hyacinths were very inferior compared with 
what we have seen at previous exhibitions. In hand bonquets 
the quantity was great and quality excellent. Mr. Turner, St. 
John’s Market, carried off the first prize, and Messrs. Davis & Co. 
of Wavertree second. 
Fruit was not very plentiful, but the quality was good. For 
the first prize in Pine Apples there was a close race between Mr. 
Tunnington and Mr. Jamieson, gardener to the Harl of Balcarris, 
Haigh Hall, Wigan, but the prize was awarded to Mr. Tunnington ; 
both exhibitors staged very meritorious specimens. Grapes were 
very good, particularly the fine bunches of Barbarossa exhibited 
by Mr. Playfair, gardener to H. H. Nicholson, Esq. In the col- 
lection of twelve dishes of fruit Mr. McMaster, gardener to 
W. Just, Esq., was first, and Mr. Mease, gardener to C. W. Neu- 
man, Hsq., second. In the class for six dishes Mr. Hinds, gar- 
dener to Sir T. E. Moss, was first, his collection including a dish 
of \large highly coloured ripe Strawberries, which reflected great 
credit on the skikful cultivator. 
A decided improvement in the Exhibition this year was the 
plan of arranging the plants for effect. The stages which at 
former exhibitions occupied the centre of the Hall were done 
away with, and a plan composed of five octagon beds was marked ' 
out on the floor by wooden edgings 4 or 5 inches high covered 
with green baize, the centre of each octagon being filled with the | 
largest Ferns and Palms, surrounded with the smaller plants and | 
specimen Chrysanthemums. The effect produced reminded us of 
a well-arranged subtropical garden. The Exhibition 7upon the 
whole was a great success, and in congratulating the? Secretary 
and Committee we hope their exertions this year will lead to a 
still more successful future. 
KINGSTON-ON-THAMES. 
The Kingston and Surbiton Chrysanthemum Society held their 
Show in the Drill Hall, Kingston, on the 21st and 22nd inst., and 
we do not hesitate to pronounce it the best show of the season— 
a great honour, considering that the Society has not been esta- 
blished two years. The Hal], one of the largest structures in 
Surrey, was full to overflowing.- In the whole of the great col- 
lection there was not a badly flowered plant or an unsightly 
flower, consequently many a good exhibitor was unable to com- 
manda prize. The arrangements were tastefully and satisfactorily 
carried out by the Secretary, Mr. Jackson, jun., ably assisted by 
his coadjutors Messrs. Puttock and Sheppard. eee 
The schedule comprised thirty-seven classes, twenty-six of 
which were open to all. Prizes were also offered for groups of 
miscellaneous plants and for collections of Chrysanthemums, 
which were arranged in semicircles along the sides of the build- 
ing, while the cut blooms occupied four tables each 40 feet in 
length, the collections of dinner-table plants being arranged 
down the centre of each table between the blooms, the whole 
producing a beautiful appearance : 1164 cut flowers were staged, 
250 of which were Japanese blooms, and the brilliancy and soft- 
ness of colour of the latter far surpassed the effect produced by 
the incurved flowers. 
The miscellaneous groups of plants were arranged at the foot 
of the orchestra, the prizes falling to Mr. Buckland, gardener to 
Mrs. Hodgson, Norbiton Park; Mr. Attrill, gardener to C. J. 
Freake, Esq., Bank Grove; and Mr. Watson, Surbiton, in the 
order named. In the class for groups of Chrysanthemums Mr. 
Lyne, gardener to L. Schlusser, Hsq., Belvedere, Wimbledon, won 
the premier place with plants exhibiting very good quality. Mr. 
Bond, gardener to Mrs. Beckford, Ham, received the second prize ; 
Mr. James, gardener to W. Farnell-Watson, Esq., Isleworth, the 
third; and Mr. Levesley, Spring Grove, Isleworth, was awarded 
an extra prize. Seven collections were arranged. For six trained 
specimens Mr. Beckett, gardener to J. McConnell, Esq., Esher, 
obtained the first prize with large and well-flowered plants of 
Venus, Mr. G. Glenny, Mrs. G. Rundle, Hereward, Mrs, Dixon, 
and Lady Hardinge. Mr. J. Levesley was placed second, and Mr. 
Cornhill third. Mr. James also exhibited a grand lot in this class 
which at many shows would have taken a first prize. In the cor- 
responding class for threes Mr. W. Burns, gardener to W. A. Rigg, 
Esq., Hersham, Mr. R. Watson, and R. Nagle, Esq., were placed 
first, second, and third respectively ; while the prizes for three 
standards went in the following order to Messrs. Cornhill, Beckett. 
and Ploughman. Mr. Beckett was first with a single specimen of 
Prince of ‘Wales, Mr. J. Levesley second with Jardin des Plantes, 
and Mr. W. Burns third with Mr. G. Glenny. 
Pompon varieties were grandly exhibited, and the first prize for 
six was deservedly awarded to Mr. James for a collection which 
rivalled the first-prize-and-cup group at the Westminster Aquarium. 
The varieties were Mdlle. Marthé, Mr. Astie, Mrs. Hutt, St. 
Michael, Jane Darnley, and Prince Victor. Myr. J. Levesley exhi- 
bited well, and was awarded the second prize. Mr. Cornhill was 
placed third. In the class for threes Mr. Masters, gardener to F. Day, 
Esq., Oatlands Park, and Mr. Watson, gardener to T. H. Bryant, 
Esq., were the only exhibitors, and were placed first and second 
respectively ; and for a single specimen Pompon Mr. James, Mr. 
Levesley, and Mr. Lyne were placed in the order named. For 
three standards Mr. Ploughman was first, Mr. Cornhill second, 
and Mr. Lyne third, all exhibiting well. 
Cut blooms incurved.—For twenty-four blooms, distinct, the 
first prize (a silver cup) was awarded to Mr. G. Harding, gardener 
to T. O. Galpin, Esq., Bristol House, Putney Heath, for a splendid 
collection consisting of Queen of England, John Salter, Golden 
Queen of England, Prince Alfred, Empress of India, Mr. Brunlees, 
Guernsey Nugget, Alfred Salter, Themis, Mrs. Haliburton, Faust, 
Golden Dr. Brock, Yellow Perfection, Venus, Beauty, Jardin des 
Plantes, Novelty, Barbara, Mrs. G. Rundle, Princess Teck, Golden 
John Salter, Lady Hardinge, Antonelli, and G. Glenny ; Mr. 
Hinnell, gardener to F. Davis, Esq. (the President of the Society), 
was placed second with very fine blooms; and Mr, Reynolds, 
Weybridge, third. There were eight competitors. A special class 
was provided for twenty-four incurved blooms, the first and 
second prize contributed by S. Page, Hsq. There were seven 
collections. Mr. Croxford, gardener to Mrs. Dunnage, Surbiton, 
and Mr. McPherson were first and second respectively, both ex- 
hibiting well. In the class for twelve blooms twelve collections 
were staged, and Mr. Higgs, gardener to Mrs. Bryant, Surbiton, 
was awarded the first prize. His stand comprised White Venus, 
Rev. J. Dix, Prince of Wales, Princess of Wales, Cherub, Lady 
Hardinge, Golden Beverley, Princess of Teck, Lady Talfourd, 
St. Patrick,and G. Glenny. There were several collections of six 
| blooms, and Messrs. Beard, Kendall, and Burnett were placed in 
the order of their names. 
Japanese.—These were splendid. Eight collections of twenty- 
four blooms, all fine exhibition flowers. Mr. Beckett won first 
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