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GARDENERS' MAGAZINE. 



November 19, iggg. 



the class for large groups of chrysanthemums Mr. C. Bank and Mr. G. Fulford, 

 The Priory, were first and second respectively, with arrangements remarkable for 

 the high quality of the blooms and the taste displayed in grouping. Highly satis- 

 factory were the smaller groups of chrysanthemums, for uhich Mr. D. Garratt, 

 Mr. J. H. Spencer, and Mr. A. J. Willsher were first, second, and third 

 respectively. Of exceptional excellence were the collections of miscellaneous 

 plants arranged for effect, and much praise is due to Mr. G. Fulford, Presdales, 

 Mr. R. Dover, and Mr. C. Bank. The last-named exhibitor had the best six 

 table plants, and Mr. F. H. Gull was first for cyclamen, zonal pelargoniums, 

 primulas, and winter-flowering begonias ; Mr. Dover and Mr. C. Seden also 

 exhibited successfully in these classes. 



Fruit and vegetables were highly meritorious, and Mr. A. J. Willsher, in the 

 apple and pear classes, added to his successes at Hertford in the previous week, 

 taking four first prizes, three of which were for collections. Mr. F. H. Gull was 

 first for black grapes with huge, superbly-finished clusters of Alicante. Mr. C. 

 Bank and the Messrs. Fulford, with other exhibitors, competed successfully in the 

 fruit classes. In the open class for collections of vegetables Mr. C. Bank, Mr. 

 Willsher, and Mr. R. Dover were the prize- takers in the order of their names 

 with produce evincing much cultural 1 kill. There was a very strong competition 

 in the cottagers classes, both as regards the number of entries and the quality 

 of the produce. 



The floral arrangements were of a mixed order, some being highly creditable, 

 while others were decidedly poor. The most beautiful vase was that of chrysan- 

 themums shown by Mr. Durrant. 



ushed examples of C. ti. Curtis ; Mr. Lane second with Madame Ferkf t 

 similar class for six Japanese Mr. Lane with Beauty of Teiramouth J™ c In 

 prize, Mr. Start with Phoebus taking the second place ^17^ 

 variedes were fairly well represented,* Mr. W. Cole^e^T^^T? 

 Foster, winning first prize, Messrs. J. Williams and J. Wood taking th 

 ing prizes. Chrysanthemums cut with long stems and arranged m^S^Xi 

 foliage are always a feature at this show ; this year they were even better 2 

 ever. Mr. Lane won the pride of place with reallv *™A " I \ n * n 



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COVENTRY, November 8 and 9. 



The members of the Chrysanthemum Society of the "City of Spires" may 

 well be proud of the rapid advance made during the few years it has held an 

 annual show. The Market Hall was utilised this year in place of the Corn Ex- 

 change, the latter building not being available. The energetic secretary, Mr. F. 

 Curtis, and members of the committee are to be congratulated on the efficient way 

 they arranged and draped this immense building in order to make it suitable for 

 the exhibition. The classes set apart for groups of chrysanthemums were well 

 represented, first honours being secured by Mr. Morris, gardener to Sir R Moon ; 

 Mr. Blake, gardener to W. H. Herbert, Esq., second. Mr. Chandler, gardener 

 to A. James, Esq., Rugby, easily secured both first prizes in the principal cut 

 flower classes, viz., for twenty- four Japanese and twenty-four incurved ; Mr. 

 Blake way, gardener to P. A. Mundy, Esq., being second in the former, and Mr. 

 Collier, gardener to G. Singer, Esq., second in the latter class. Non- competitive 

 exhibits were without doubt a special feature of the show, and came in for a 

 large share of admiration. In the centre of the hall Mr. Finch, nurseryman, had 

 erected a most imposing and artistically arranged display, containing towering 

 palms, well-coloured crotons, draca^nas, orchids, Sec. This exhibitor also had a 

 itand of beautiful wreaths and anchors. Mr. H. T. Martin, gardener to the Right 

 Hon. Lord Leigh, had an excellent show of vegetables and fruit, occupying 

 thirty feet of staging ; the former contained twenty-two distinct kinds of vege- 

 tables in season, and all were well-grown and clean examples. Interspersed 

 amongst the thirty dishes of fruit were many grand blooms of exhibition-sized 

 chrysanthemums, the whole exhibit being backed up with palms and crotons. 

 Messrs. Perkins, the well-known Court florists, had a magnificent shower bouquet, 

 composed principally of orchids. Messrs. Kimberley and Sons, nurserymen, had 

 an attractive group of plants, and Sir R. Moon a collection of fruit. Large- 

 flowering violets in variety were well shown by Messrs. J. House and Son, West- 

 bury-on-Trym, Bristol. The attendance on both days was good, and this com- 

 paratively young society bids fair to rank as one of the best in the county. 



WINDSOR 



The seventh annual exhibition was held as usual in the Albert Institute, and WCIC even, ana or moderate size, me varieties uemg ljuikx w-^/i 



was much the best of the series. A great improvement was manifest in the Golden Empress, Violet Tomlin, M. Bahaunt, Prince Alfred, J. Doughty, Baron 



general excellence of the exhibits. Especially is this remark applicable to the Hirsch, Pink Venus, Mrs. G. Rundle, Prince of Wales, Globe d'Or, and Alfred 



chrvsanthem 



, c wyuum, ^ V Vu " AUU3ur » wab a A °ng way atiead of all other* 



with a charming arrangement of bronze and yellow flowers judiciously associated 

 with suitable foliage, Mrs. Young second with a somewhat stiff arrangement Miss 

 H. M. Sainty third. ^ t 9 



Fruit and vegetables were distinct features of the show, so well were they repre 

 sented ; space, however, forbids details. Mr. F. H. Beney, gardener to Lady Marv 

 Caine, Clewer Hill House, staged an interesting group of Nerine Fothergilli major 

 along with Adiantum cuneatum, which was much admired. 



BEDFORD, November 10. 



For some years Bedford was without a horticultural society and without a show. 

 The gap has been filled by the Beds Horticultural Improvement Association, which 

 has sought to justify its name and existence by holding meetings for discussion 

 and providing displays of the local garden produce. The autumn exhibition was held 

 last Thursday, and proved in all respects a great advance on previous efforts. The 

 Corn Exchange devoted to the display is admirably adapted for the purpose, and 

 the honorary secretaries, Mr. Edward Laxton and Mr. W. Kingston, took the 

 fullest advantage of their opportunities to make a bright, varied, and tasteful 

 show. 



Ample space was provided for groups, which are seen at their best in such a 

 large and lofty hall, and it is to be hoped that in future years this class will be still 

 further encouraged. The premier award was won by Mr, C. Ellis, gardener to 

 T. H. Barnard, Esq., Pemberley, with an excellent contribution, the plants well 

 grown and healthy, the blooms massive, and the arrangement effective. Mr. 

 Tysoe, gardener to Miss Fitzpatrick, Bedford, was placed second with dwarf 

 plants bearing good blooms, but rather too rigidly tied. The most imposing 

 group, however, was the non-competing one from Messrs. Laxton Brothers, which 

 was one of the best we have seen at a provincial show, the blooms excellent, and 

 the arrangement all that could be desired. 



In the cut bloom classes the Japanese forms were by far the best represented, 

 and some extremely meritorious exhibits were staged. The best twenty- four blooms 

 came from Mr. Restell, gardener to F. S. Wigram, Esq., Elstow, very handsome 

 blooms of great substance, the varieties being as follows (only twelve required) : 

 International, Viviand Morel, Pride of Exmouth, Mrs. W. Mease, R. Powell, 

 Australie, Mrs. H. Cheeseman, Modesto, Duke of Wellington, M. Chenon de 

 Leche, and W. Seward. Second honours fell to Mr. Hayes, gardener to the 

 Marquis of Northampton, Castle Ashby, who had very bright, fresh blooms, and 

 with a little more substance they would have been easily first. Mr. E. Jones, 

 Bedford, was a good third. For twelve Japanese Mr. Hayes was well to the 

 front, his blooms being even and again excellent in colour, a point too often over- 

 looked now. Mr. E. Jones was second, and Mr. Day, gardener to L. C. Higgins, 

 Esq., Castle Close, took the third place. Mr. E. Jones had the best six Japanese 

 in a good class, the varieties shown being Madame Carnot, Viviand Morel, Edith 

 Tabor, Australie, Mutual Friend, and Phoebus. A non-competing stand of twelve 

 Japanese was staged by Mr. McKinlay, gardener to Earl Cowper, Wrest Park, 

 and for bright colours and clean, even quality they were not excelled by aoy in 

 the show. Mr. Hayes had the only noteworthy stand of incurved blooms, whic'i 

 deservedly gained him premier honours in the class for twelve distinct. They 

 were fresh, even, and of moderate size, the varieties being Lord Wolseley, 



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chrysanthemum groups both in the amateur and open classes. The arrangements 

 were as usual of a perfect order in the hands of Mr. Finch, the hon. secretary, and 

 an efficient committee, of which Dr. Wyborn is the able chief. 



for a group of chrysanthemums in pots a challenge cup is offered in addition 

 to the first prize, which no doubt stimulates the competition, as no less than 

 mx competed, making a pleasing display. Mr. W. Cole, gardener to Mrs. E. B. 

 Foster, was an easy first with plants dwarf in growth, well clothed with foliage, 

 and carrying good bloom*, the arrangement leaving little to be desired ; Mr. W. 

 Davis, gardener to Henry Adams, Esq., second ; Mr. A. Gillies, gardener to Sir 

 Robert Harvey, third. In the amateurs' section for a similar group there was keen 

 competition and a really meritorious display. Mr. H. Edwards, 32, Albert Street, 

 Clewer, Windsor, secured the leading award with suitable well -grown plants ; 

 Mr. J, R. Stribling second with plants carrying good blooms, but not the best of 

 arrangement. Dr. Wyborn secured the remaining award with capitally-grown 

 plants tastefully arranged, but lacking quality in the flowers. Specimen plants 

 were sparsely shown, Mr. Fifield, gardener to R. Cawte, Esq., winning the premier 

 award for four with profusely-flowered examples of Mrs. G, Rundle, Beauty of 

 Teignmouth, Colonel W. B. Smith, and Viviand Morel. 



Cut blooms were numerous and well up to the average in point of quality. For 

 twenty- four Japanese, in not less than eighteen varieties, Mr. Sturt, gardener to 

 L. Cohen, Esq., Englefield Green, Ascot, was distinctly first with medium-sized 

 blooms of good quality and well staged ; Viviand Morel, Edith Tabor, Madame 

 Carnot, Australian Gold, Mdlle. Th&ese Rey, M. Chenon de Leche, Mutual 

 *nend, and Lady E. Saunders were the most noteworthy. Mr. Lane, gardener 

 to Miss Ridge, Ascot, second; Mr. Fulford, gardener to F. D, Lambert, Esq., 



ma n StaDd contained the premier bloom of the show, a fairly good one of 

 Madame Carnot. Mr. Lane won the premier place for twenty-four incurved with 

 somewhat small but neat, fresh examples of popular varieties ; Mr. Sturt second ; 

 Mr. D. M. Hayler, gardener to Mrs. Langworthy, third. For twelve incurved 

 and twelve Japanese, distinct, a silver challenge cup was offered with the first 

 prize ; this Mr. Lane secured with good blooms in both sections, and of the following 

 varieties Incurved-Madame Ferlat, Duchess of Fife, Topaze Orientale, Dorothy 

 Poster, R Petfield, Mrs, E. J. Murray, C. II. Curtis. Empress of India, Golden 



Vision Ai g W f UCy Kendal l> and Mrs. R. G Kingston ; Japanese-Oceana, 

 \ iviand Morel, Madame Gustave Henry, Charles Davis, Modesto, Hairy Wonder. 

 Mary Molyneux, Joseph Chamberlain, Pride of Madford, and Lady Hanham, 

 Mr. bturt a close second. For twelve incurved Mr. F. J. Paul, gardener to Mrs. 



r3rnp g ;^'r F fe T r P ° sition with but neat blooms; Mr. W. Hull, 



gardener to Captain Farwell, second. 



lot twelve Japanese six competed. Mr t Wnnd. rardener to Lord 



Lyne. 



The floral decorations were an extremely beautiful feature in the show, a row 

 of tables occupying the whole of the centre of the hall, and some highly tasteful 

 designs were contributed by the ladies of the district. A good deal of interest was 

 excited by the awards being determined by the votes of the visitors, each one of 

 whom was furnished with a voting paper. That considerable diversity of opinion 

 was expressed by this method can be easily understood, and the awards were not 

 made known until late in the afternoon. 



Apples were well represented in the fruit classes, the leading prizes being taken 

 by Mr. W. Chapman, gardener to T. Barnard, Esq., Cople; Mr. J. Pullen, 

 gardener to Lady Taylor, Turvey House ; Mr. Hayes, and Mr. C. Ellis. . 



Vegetables constituted another important feature, and were shown in ad 

 able condition. Mr. C. Ellis had the best collection of ten sorts, and so excellent 

 were they that a high position would have been commanded at much larger shows. 

 Parsnips, carrots, tomatos, potatos, celery, onions, and beet were models. Mr. 

 Dewell, gardener to C. Franklin, Esq., and Mr. Hayes followed in that order, 

 both showing! well-grown produce. There were smaller classes also well hlled, ana 

 the prizes for onions brought several strong competitors. An extensive and unl( l u * 

 collection was contributed by F. Collins, Esq., Bedford, which filled about htteen 

 feet run of table space, and comprised examples of all the best vegetables in 

 season in first-rate condition. A special prize and certificate of merit were 

 awarded for this exhibit. 



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CHRYSANTHEMUM 



interesting display before the Floral 



several 



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forms. Mr. R. Owen, 



denhead, 



md Pearl 



:d several new and interesting incurved blooms, Mrs. W 



5 being notable. Mr. Wells, Earlswood, showed fine flowc A<n r \<*n3 



Pockett, Mr. T. Carrington, and ~ L — d 0rleMS 



Bates, and Mr;. W r i?X„„ 



Norwich, showed 

 »hr«i nther forms 



were shown ; the new and bright golden yellow sport was passed, however* 

 withstanding its bright shade. Messrs. Adams, Howe, Cantley, and Dam a 

 staged flowers. M r . H. T. Tones. Lewisham, sent some good anemones 



award 



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forms, the latter including' the crimson variety named fr**"*?^ 

 kember, Gosfield Hall, Ha'stead, showed a splendid yellow j^" 

 D'-Ward; this was commended. Mr. W. H. Witty sent so «M «£* 

 blooms, the variety « What Ho » having long spidery florets ^ Golden 5*0 

 lone tassel-Hke florets and was very pretty. The committee desired to sec 



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