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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ November £2, 1883. 
Plants. —The leading class for Chrysanthemum plants was for a group in 
which quality and effect were to be combined, and this stipulation caused 
the Judges some difficulty, for though the group selected for the premier 
shown by Mr. J. Bass, gardener to A. S. Price, Esq., Parkside, Ewell, included 
the finest blooms it was decidedly surpassed in gracefulness of arrangement, 
diversity and brightness of colour, by that from Mr. C. Orchard, gardener to 
J. Galsworthy, Esq., Coombe Leigh, Kingston Hill, which was placed second. 
In classes of this character it is far better to let the one quality of effective¬ 
ness stand alone, as that is the principal requirement in a group. Mr. D. 
Gibbons, gardener to Mrs. Beckford, Orford House, Ham, was third, his 
front plants being too tall; but the group was bright and contained some 
fine blooms. For six specimen large-flowered varieties Mr. G. King, The 
Gardens, Wolsey Grange, Esher, took the lead with good plants about 
5 feet in diameter and well flowered. John Salter, Mrs. G. Bundle, G. 
Glenny, Mrs. Dixon, Prince of Wales, and Lady Hardinge were the varieties. 
Decidedly the finest plants in the Show were the three standards from Mr. 
J. Trussler, gardener to J. Strand, Esq., Fullbrooks, Old Malden. These 
were about 4 feet high, with finely trained conical heads of seven concentric 
rings of about 120 blooms, the centre one being as true as possible, and all 
the others arranged with geometrical precision. Mr. Sallows was a good 
second. For three large-flowered trained specimens Mr. Sallows was first 
with good plants, L’Isle des Plaisirs being about 4 feet across and profusely 
bloomed. Hiver Fleur was also very good. Mr. Hoskins, gardener to 
S. Williams, Esq., The Laurels, Putney, followed. Mr. J. Lyne had the 
finest six Pompons, freely trained and well-flowered examples of the Cedo 
Nullis and Dick Turpin being very noteworthy. Mr. King had the finest 
single specimen, John Salter, about 5 feet in diameter with over a hundred 
blooms. Mr. Sallows was second with Mrs. Dixon, having small blooms but 
numerous. 
Miscellaneous Plants. —A class was provided for a group of miscellaneous 
plants arranged for effect, and three tasteful collections were contributed; 
that, however, from Mr. T. Glover, gardener to W. Evill, Esq., Worcester 
Court, Worcester Park, which gained the premier prize, was so light and 
graceful, so unpretentious and yet so extremely attractive, that was greatly 
admired by all the visitors. A few well-grown Palms, such as Cocos 
Weddelliana, Areca lutescens, Dracaenas, and Cordylines were employed 
with a groundwork of small Ferns, Primulas, Crotons, and a free margin of 
Panicum variegatum, while from the body of the group numerous spikes 
of Calanthe vestita and Veitchi elegantly arched, giving it a most pleasing 
appearance. Mr. Martin, gardener to J. Fford, Esq., Elm Lodge, Surbiton, 
was second, and Mr. C. Attrill, Bank Grove, Kingston, a good third. Table 
plants were well shown by Messrs. Beckett, Lyne, Buss, King, and Hoskins ; 
Cyclamens by Messrs. Beckett, Bate, and Russ ; while Mr. King had the best 
collection of “berried” plants, fine plants of Capsicum Princess of Wales 
with abundant large golden fruits. 
Fruit. —There was a fairly good display of fruits, Apples and Pears. Mr. 
Bates had the premier collection of six dishes, which included a well-grown 
Smooth Cayenne Pine Apple, Blenheim Pippin Apples, Alicante and Muscat 
of Alexandria Grapes, both well coloured, with neat examples of Glou 
Morceau and Chaumontel Pears. Mr. Munro, who was second, had Alicante 
Grapes well coloured, and fine King of the Pippins Apples, Mr. Beckett 
being third with good Alnwick Seedling Grapes and Beurrd Diel Pears. Mr. 
King staged the best four dishes of dessert Pears, Beurre Diel and Duchesse 
d’Angouleme being very fine. Messrs. T. Glover and Beckett followed. 
Thirteen collections of four dishes of Apples were staged, Mr. C. Attrill 
taking first position with fine fruits of Beauty of Kent, Mere de Menage, 
King of the Pippins, and Cox’s Orange Pippin. Mr. Orchard was a close 
second, and Mr. J. Child third. 
Special prizes were offered for buttonhole bouquets and stands of flowers 
and foliage, and the competition was keen in each class. Unfortunately, 
however, as on previous occasions, the judging gave much dissatisfaction, 
and it would be well if the Committee could make different arrangements for 
these classes. In the bottonhole class decidedly the best examples, those 
from Mrs. Brown of Richmond, did not receive any award, while in the stand 
of autumn foliage and berries the most tasteful from Mrs. Drewett was placed 
second. 
Not for competition were some good bunches of Grapes from Messrs. 
T. Jackson & Son, Kingston ; a group of pretty Carnations from Messrs. 
Hooper & Co, Covent Garden, and a number of well-grown Primulas of 
a new rich crimson-coloured variety from Mr. Wiggins, gardener to 
W. Clay, Esq., Kingston. 
Certificates were awarded for the following Chrysanthemums :— 
Hoseum superbum and Madlle. Le Croix (Jackson), which were certifi¬ 
cated at Kensington on the previous Tuesday. 
M. Astory (Jackson).—A very handsome Japanese variety of the Elaine 
type, with much broader petals and more substantial pure white blooms. 
Jeanne d'Arc (Jackson).—An incurved variety with deep well-built blooms ; 
the petals broad, white tipped with pale purple. Very pretty. 
Lord Alcester (Mr. E. Wills, gardener to Mrs. Pearce, The Firs, Basset, 
Southampton).—A fine incurved variety, a sport from Golden Empress of 
India. The bloom shown was 5 inches in diameter and nearly as much in 
depth, beautifully formed, with broad petals pale creamy yellow in colour. 
It has also been certificated at Southampton. 
LINDFIELD, SUSSES, November 15th and 16th. 
An interesting Exhibition of Chrysanthemums, fruit, and flowers was held 
in this village on Thursday and Friday last, and ended in a complete success. 
The Exhibition was organised by the Committee of the Assembly Rooms, 
assisted by the gardeners of the neighbourhood. The principal contributors 
to the Show were Mr. A. J. Brown, gardener to J. Proctor, Esq. (the majority 
of this gardener’s exhibits was in advance of the other exhibitors, as will be 
seen by the prize list, the group especially is worthy of commendation for 
the tasty arrangement and good flowers which was very much admired). 
Mr. Venn, gardener to W. Sturdy, Esq.; Mr. Horscroft, gardener to J. Potter, 
Esq., Ardingley; Mr. Hodges, gardener to W. Gibbons, Esq., and smaller 
group from other gardeners in the neighbourhood. The principal prize- 
takers were as follows :—For the best group staged for effect in a space of 
39 square feet (eight entries). First, Mr. Brown, gardener to J. Proctor, Esq.; 
second, Mr. Horscroft, gardener to H. Potter, Esq.; third, Mr. Hodges ; 
highly commended, Mr. Venn, gardener to W. Sturdy, Esq. For the 
best two plants (Japanese), Messrs. Hodges, Brown, and Horscroft. 
Incurved (two plants), Messrs. Horscroft, Hodges, and Brown. For Pom¬ 
pons, Mr. Brookes had the best specimen plant; Messrs. Hodges and 
Plummer. For cut blooms (twelve Japanese), Messrs. Brown, Hodges, 
and Mr. Venn. For twelve incurved, Messrs. Brown, Horscroft, and 
Venn. For six Poinsettias there was one exhibit, which was deservedly 
awarded the first prize—namely, from Mr. Brown ; the foliage was in good 
condition from the surface of the pots upwards, some of the bracts being 
nearly 14 inches across. Plants suitable for table decoration were shown by 
exhibitors previously mentioned, as were also Apples, collections of fruits 
and flowers. A fine collection of fruit, plants, and cut Chrysanthemums was 
exhibited by Mr. Balchin of Brighton, and was highly commended, and a 
collection from Messrs. Cheale & Son of Lowfield, was also highly com¬ 
mended. Mr. Russell, gardener to Dr. F. Descou of Henfield was awarded 
an extra first prize for a splendid collection of cut blooms. Some elegant 
table decorations were shown by Miss H. Catt and Miss Dixon, and the 
bouquets exhibited by Mrs. Warre were highly commended. 
WINCHESTER, November, 19th and 20th. 
Winchester is a city of more than ordinary historical importance, but 
to ourselves and our readers it possesses a special interest as being the birth¬ 
place of the Cottage Gardener some thirty-five years since, and which has 
now developed into lusty manhood as the Journal of Horticulture. It was in 
this ancient city, too, that originated the fable of forty days’ rain falling 
after July 15th, if rain happen to fall on that day (St. Swithin’s). On the 
occasion of a new dedication of the Cathedral some 800 years ago, St. Swithin 
was included as a patron Saint, and his remains exhumed from the church¬ 
yard to be placed within the sacred edifice; this removal being delayed by 
heavy and continuous rains gave rise to the adage which is familiar to all, 
but of the origin of which all may not be familiar. But we must leave the 
past and glance hurriedly at the latest event of importance in our sphere 
that has occurred in the Hampshire capital—the first Chrysanthemum Show. 
This was held on the dates above mentioned in the new and handsome 
Guildhall, and as a first show must be pronounced highly satisfactory ; 
indeed it is a question if any such plants and blooms have been staged at a 
first show anywhere as the grand-trained specimens of Mr. Wills, and the 
magnificent blooms of the redoubtable Mr. Molyneux. A compact well- 
arranged schedule was prepared, very good prizes offered, and the competi¬ 
tion was good throughout, not a few of the exhibits being of superior quality. 
We can do little more than glance at the successful exhibits, and record the 
names of the winners of the chief prizes. 
In Class 1, collection of plants airanged for effect, in space 8 by 6 feet, 
there was the usual conflict between quality of blooms and effective group¬ 
ing ; but quality having precedence in the schedule had apparently the 
greatest influence in the determination of the awards. The premier position 
was won by Mr. Neville, gardener to F. W. Flight, Esq., Twyford, Winchester, 
with undoubtedly the finest blooms, and equally most imposing group. Mr. 
Goodchild, gardener to W. Colson, Esq., Colden Common, was an excellent 
second with very fresh and good examples. The remaining prizes going in 
the order named to Mr. W. Wareham, gardener to H. Goodhall, Esq., and 
Mr. Prouting, gardener to Miss Butler, with pretty groups of dwarf plants, 
which had not been grown for the production of a limited number of blooms. 
Though these groups did not equal those at Putney, Kingston, and the West¬ 
minster Aquarium, they were creditable to the exhibitors at a new show. 
In the open class for six specimen plants Mr. Wills,_ gardener to Mrs. 
Pearce, Southampton, easily won the chief position with grand convex 
examples, about 5 feet in diameter, and admirab'y trained, no bending of the 
stems being visible, and the blooms relieved by excellent foliage. The 
varieties Madame Berthe Rendatler, La Nymphe, and Hiver Fleur were mag¬ 
nificent. The second prize went to Mr. Hunt, gardener to R. Moss, Esq., M.P., 
Weston, with thinner plants ; Mr. Joy, Shirley, being third with smaller 
examples, but more compact, running the others very closely. There was 
only one entry in the class for six specimen Japanese, and a second prize 
awarded to Mr. Hunt. Mr. Wynyard, gardener to Mrs. Hursley, won the 
first prize for a single specimen Japanese with a handsome well-bloomed 
dwarf plant of La Nymphe, 4^ feet in diameter. Mr. J. Wareham, gardener 
to Mrs. T. Gunner, and Mr. Hunt securing the remaining prizes with free 
informal plants, but not of high-class merit. In the class for a single 
specimen incurved Mr. Astride, gardener to W. B. Simonds, Esq., distanced 
all competitors with Dr. Sharpe, admirably grown, flowered, and trained ; 
Messrs. Hunt and Joy following. In the amateurs’ classes for plants the 
prizes were awarded to Mrs. Rembery and General Sir A. Beechen, C.B., and 
considering the small pots the plants were grown in they were very good, 
each bearing six to ten blooms of good quality. 
Cut Blooms .—In the class for twenty-four blooms, sixteen incurved or 
reflexed and eight Japanese, Mr. Molyneux, gardener to W. H. Myers, Esq., 
Swanmore Park, Bishops Waltham, was in his usual position with large, 
fresh, and splendidly finished examples. Amongst the Japanese, Meg 
Merrilees, La Boule d’Or, Criterion, Balmorean, Baron de Prailly, Madame 
C. Audiguier, and Margaret Marrouch were prominent ; the most remarkable 
of the others being Empress of India and the golden variety, grand ; Queen 
of England, Jardin des Plantes, Barbara, Mrs. Heales, King of the Crimsons, 
Princess of Wales, and Pink Venus being little inferior. Messrs. Dixon and 
Sons, Hackney, followed with excellent stands, Empress of India being of 
remarkable excellence ; the third prize going to Mr. Wills with generally 
larger but rather rougher blooms. Mr. Molyneux was also first in the class 
for twelve blooms, incurved, with an exceedingly neat stand, Mr. Wills 
following ; and again in the twelve Japanese class Mr. Molyneux was to the- 
fore with beautiful blooms, followed by Messrs. Wills and Neville with 
admirable contributions. In the twenty-four blooms in not less than 
eighteen varieties the prizes went to Mr. Molyneux. The class for twelve 
blooms in not less than eight varieties brought out several imposing stands ~ r 
Messrs. Molyneux, Cox (gardener to R. King-Wyndham, Esq., Corhampton, 
Bishops Waltham), and Mr. Remsbury ; and in the amateurs’ classes for 
cut blooms the last-named exhibitor and Mr. H. Guillaume were the suc¬ 
cessful exhibitors. 
A noteworthy group of plants sent by Mr. Molyneux was highly com¬ 
mended. Several of them were in 2^-inch pots, the plants ranging from 
G inches to a foot high, with fine foliage and excellent blooms, one on each 
^ plant 3 inches in diameter. 
