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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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Fruit. —Very good Grapes, Apples, and Pears were staged. In the class for 
three bunches of Grapes Mr. Wildsmith, gardener to Lord Eversley, Heck- 
field, was first with Gros Colman, Gros Guillaume, and Muscat of Alexandria, 
all good; Mr. Weaver, gardener to W. Beach, Esq., M.P., second, and Mr. 
Cox third. Mr. Wildsmith was also an easy first with two hunches of black 
drapes, Gros Guillaume and Gros Colman; Mr. Dauncey, gardener to 
U. Starve, Esq., Basingstoke, second ; and Mr. Hillier, Winchester, third. 
-For white Grapes the prizes went to Messrs. Wildsmith and Weaver for 
Muscats, the former having admirably finished bunches, the latter larger 
•examples. In the heaviest bunch class Mr. Molynenx was first with Gros 
Guillaume, 5 tbs. 14 ozs.; Mr. Dauncey second with Alicante, 4 lbs. 5 ozs. 
There was an excellent display of both dessert and culinary Apples, 
several of the collections of three dishes closely approaching each other in 
merit. Mr. H. Fiford was first in both classes, Mr. Wildsmith being a close 
second in the dessert, and Mr. Wills in the culinary section. Mr. Gandy, 
gardener to the Earl of Northbrook, wa3 also a prizetaker. Pears were, 
much less numerous. Mr. Wildsmith was the foremost exhibitor, winning 
the chief prize with Beurid Gris d’Hiver, very good ; Glou Morgeau, extra 
fine ; and Beurre Diel. W. T. Corderey, Esq., St. Cross, and Mr. Wills had 
the remaining prizes. But by far the most meritorious contribution of fruit 
In the Show was a collection from Mr. Wildsmith, comprising four splendid 
Pines, with capital Grapes, Pears, and Apples. A certificate of excellence 
was awarded, and an extra prize recommended by the Judges. Mr. Hillier 
also staged a large and excellent collection of Apples. 
Miscellaneous Plants for Table Decoration. — Substantial prizes were 
•offered for groups of stove and greenhouse plants arranged for effect. The 
competition was very good, but as a rule the arrangements were too crowded. 
Mr. Blackmore, nurseryman, Winchester, was the leading prizetaker, Mr. 
Tt. Hunt being second, and Mr. Hillier third. Table plants were very neat 
and fresh, but some of the collections too heavy ; the prizes went to Messrs. 
Cox, Blackmore, and Wills respectively. Primulas were creditably exhibited, 
the prizes for doubles going to Messrs. Hurst, Blackmore, and Prouting ; 
and for singles to Messrs. J. Merrit, gardener to Mrs. C. Warner, Axford, 
and Blackmore. Mr. Axford was the only exhibitor of Poinsettias, and was 
awarded the first prize for six plants. 
. Table decorations were quite equal to the average at larger shows than 
this. The Misses Flight were remarkably successful, taking most of the 
prizes; but in one class Mrs. F. C. Birch surpassed all other competitors. 
Vegetables were very good indeed, and the collections exceedingly close 
in order of merit, the Judges, after carefully awarding points to everj" dish, 
awarding the prizes to Messrs. Cox, Wildsmith, and Dauncey in the order 
named. 
As we were leaving the Show in the afternoon the officials and visitors 
were on the tiptoe of excitement in expectation of the announcement of the 
Premier, not the premier Chrysanthemum bloom, but the Prime Minister of 
England, who was in the neighbourhood, who, if he attended, would no 
•doubt be the chief exhibit. 
The Show was admirably managed, the officials discharging their duty 
like veterans, and we never saw the prize cards so quickly placed when the 
judging was done under numbers. The promoters of the Show are to be 
congratulated on its excellence, and it is quite certain that if public support 
is given some fine autumn shows will be seen in future in the ancient city of 
"Winchester. 
LINCOLN, November 20th. 
Under most favourable auspices the first Exhibition of the newly formed 
Lincoln Chrysanthemum Society was held in the Corn Exchange of the old 
city on the date above named. An excellent and industrious directorate, 
with Dr. G. M. Lowe as Honorary Secretary, succeeded in enlisting the 
sympathy of most of the influential families of the city and neighbourhood— 
very practical sympathy too, in several cases, judging by the various special 
prizes which adorned the schedule. As a first show weak points were 
apparent, but the general display was effective, and better quality will come 
with experience. 
Cut Floiuers. —In the class for twenty-four incurved, not less than eighteen 
varieties, Mr. Udale, gardener to W. Watson, Esq., Shirecliffe Hall, Sheffield, 
was distinctly ahead of all competitors, and was awarded the first prize for 
•excellent blooms ; Mr. Couling, gardener to J. Ruston, Esq., Lincoln, second 
with neat and creditable examples ; and Mr. Wipf, gardener to N. Clayton, 
Esq., third with smaller blooms. In the class for twelve blooms went to the 
same exhibitors in the order above named, ten collections being staged. For 
six blooms Mr. Couling was an excellent first, followed by Mr. Radford, 
gardener to J. Hall, Esq., North Collingham, and M. Reynolds, gardener 
to Lieut.-Col. Seddon, Waltham Grove, Great Grimsby. Mr. Wipf, Mr. 
Mitchell, gardener to W. J. Warrener, Esq., Lincoln, and W. Ashley, Esq., 
Limefield, Brigg, were the prizewinners for reflexed flowers, all the blooms 
being fresh but small. Very creditable indeed were the first and second stands 
of twelve Japanese from Messrs. Couling and Wipf, similar to blooms staged 
at the London shows a few years ago. Mr. Couling also had the premier 
Japanese bloom in the Show, an excellent Elaine, the corresponding award 
in the incurved section going to Mr. Udale for a fine example of Empress 
of India. Stands of Pompons were good, especially the first-prize collection 
of twelve from Mr. Wipf, Messrs. Warrener and Couling following, the two 
last-named exhibitors also securing the prizes for Anemone flowers with neat 
olean examples. The blooms staged in the amateurs’ classes were very small. 
A collection of blooms was sent from the Inner Temple Gardens, London ; but 
"by far the finest stand in the Show was staged by one of the Judges not for 
•competition. 
Plants. —These were generally wanting in finish and size of blooms, the 
prizewinners being Messrs. Couling, Woollas (gardener to — Bell, Esq.), 
S. Lowe, Esq.; Worsdale (gardener to H. Iv. Hebb, Esq.), for large-flowering 
varieties, Japanese excluded ; for Japanese Mr. Bell and Mr. Lowe; the best 
Pompons being staged by Messrs. Rowson Brothers, Torrington, but they 
were poor, and the only standards worth notice were neat miniatures from 
Mr. Mitchell. 
Groups of Chrysanthemums in semicircles 10 by 5 feet had an imposing 
effect, eight of them being staged down one side of the hall. Mr. Ridsdale, 
gardener to the Marquis of Ripon, S. Lowe, H. K. Hebb, R. Swan, and J. J. 
Clarke, Esqs., were awarded the prizes for ordinary untrained conservatory 
decorative plants, defective in quality of bloom, no disbudding having been 
done. By far the best plants in the Show were included by Messrs. Pennell 
and Sons, nurserymen, in a most effectively arranged group, which certainly 
excelled all others, and was highly commended, as it was not entered for 
competition. Mr. Close, gardener to Robert Dawber, Esq., was similarly 
commended for a group better than any in competition. Messrs. Pennell 
had also a handsome group of choice Coniferse worthy of a place at any 
exhibition in the kingdom. For groups of “ Chrysanthemums and other 
plants ” equal first prizes were awarded to Messrs. Mitchell and Wipf for 
good arrangements. J. Ruston, Esq., had an imposing group not for com¬ 
petition. Mr. Worsdale received the first prize with Peter the Great as a 
single specimen. 
Fruit. —Mr. Wipf staged excellent Grapes, and secured the first prizes 
for both black and white with Gros Colman and Mrs. Pearson, followed 
by Messrs. Seddon and Reynolds, gardener to F. J. Clarke, Esq. Apples 
were very good, Mr. Picker, gardener to A. S. L. Melville, Esq., Messrs. R. 
Grant, Bracebridge, and Ridsdale being awarded the prizes, the prizes for 
Pears falling to Mr. Couling; but the finest display of Apples was con¬ 
tributed by Messrs. Pennell, sixty varieties being staged in capital condition. 
The prize for vegetables was awarded to Mr. Bentley of the Corporation 
Sewage Farm for examples of Celery, Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Onions, 
Cauliflowers, and Carrots, such as we have never seen excelled at any 
exhibition. Mr. Foster, gardener to R. Greenham, Esq., Metheringham 
Heath, was also worthily granted an extra prize for an excellent collection. 
Dr. E. M. Lowe and R. J. Ward, Esq., two gentlemen of position in the 
city, worked zealously throughout the Show, and a large measure of the 
success that has been achieved is attributable to their laudable efforts 
in endeavouring to improve the cultivation of the Chrysanthemum in. the 
district, and with good public support they will succeed in their object, 
affording the citizens rich floral treats. 
MANCHESTER, NOVEMBER 20TH. 
The above Society held their annual Show as usual in the Town Hall. 
The Exhibition on the whole was equal to those of past years, and in some 
respects superior. The Chrysanthemums in pots were not only more nume¬ 
rous. but on the whole of better quality. The cut blooms were much superior 
to what we have before seen them at this Society’s exhibitions, and more 
numerous. 
Plants .—In the class for nine plants J. Allan, Esq., Altrincham, took the 
lead with dwarf and fresh specimens. Thomas Statter, Esq., Stand Hall, 
was placed second with good plants, but the blooms of some were a little 
past their best. G. Howarth, Esq., Stretford, and G. H. Kenworthy, Esq., 
Ashton-under-Lyne, were equal thirds. For four plants Mr. G. Allan was 
again first with even well-grown plants. J. G. Best, Esq., Withington, 
gained the second place with rather taller examples. John Wild, Esq., Up- 
lants, Stand, was third. The plants of Japanese varieties were not nume¬ 
rous, but of good quality. In the class for six plants G. Cooper, Esq., Tim- 
perley Hall, was first, and Mr. J. Allan second. For four Pompons T. 
Dickins, Esq., Higher Broughton, took the lead with large well-grown plants 
not too stiffly trained. Mr. J. Wild was second with less neat plants, and 
Messrs. Cooper and Statter were equal third. In the class for eight plants 
grown for conservatory decoration without being disbudded Mr. J. Allan 
took the lead, followed closely by Mr. J. Dickins. 
Cut Blooms .—In the class for twenty-four blooms Mr. J. Warrington, 
gardener to T. Bright, Esq., Aigburth, was placed first with bright substantial 
blooms. Mr. E. Green, gardener to J. Wool wright, Esq., Mosely Hill, 
Livei’pool, was second, but his blooms were finer in colour, size, and sub¬ 
stance. Mr. G. Cooper was placed third with much smaller flowers and very 
irregular. In the class for twelve blooms Mr. E. Green was first, Mr. J. 
Warrington second, and Messrs. J. Allan and G. Cooper equal third. In the 
class for twenty-four miscellaneous blooms twelve lots were staged, which 
included some good blooms of Japanese, Anemone, incurved, reflexed, and 
Pompon varieties. Mr. G. Allan took the lead, followed by Messrs. G. 
Cooper, J. Dickins, and D. McCure, Heaton Mersey. 
Table Plants .—Nine or ten lots were staged for the three prizes offered, 
and the whole were very creditable to the exhibitors. R. P. Gill, Esq., 
Ashton Mersey, was first with neat well-grown plants. The second award 
went to 0. Schneider, Esq., for a little larger plant but equally well grown. 
R. A. ffarrington was the remaining prizetaker. Primulas were not so good 
on the whole as I have seen them, and they need no special comment. Mr. 
G. H. Kenworthy was first, and S. Hazzopulo, Esq., Higher Broughton, 
second. Mr. T. G. S. Garnett, Bolton, was the remaining prizewinner. 
Roman Hyacinths were not largely exhibited, but were really fine, especially 
the first-prize collection staged by Mr. J. Dickins. Messrs. G. Cooper and 
R. A. ffarrington, Wigan, were second and third in the order named. The 
bouquets and vases for dinner-table decoration need no special mention, the 
principal prizewinners being Messrs. W. Irvine, G. A. Kenworthy, and 
Mrs. Shaw. 
Miscellaneous Exhibits.—' T. W. Tatton, Esq., Wythenshawe, staged a 
very handsome collection of Pears and Apples grown within seven miles of 
Manchester on heavy soil with a subsoil of sand. Seventy dishes of the 
two were staged, the whole collection being most creditable. Messrs. G. 
and W. Yates, Market Place, Manchester, also staged a magnificent 
collection of Apples of about 120 dishes, some of them being of remarkable 
size and colour. At the back of this collection was also staged an assort¬ 
ment of flowering plants. Messrs. Dickson, Brown, & Tait, Corporation 
Street, Manchester, also contributed largely to the beauty of the Exhibition 
by staging a collection of Cyclamens and other flowering plants, the former 
being remarkably fine. 
TWICKENHAM, NOVEMBER 20TH AND 21ST. 
The annual autumn Show was held on Tuesday and Wednesday last in 
the commodious Town Hall, and was one of the most satisfactory displays 
this thriving and well-conducted Society has yet held. The upper rooms 
were devoted to the cut blooms, of which several handsome collections were 
contributed, fruit, vegetables, and miscellaneous plants, all these classes 
being well filled and good produce staged. The large hall was. occupied 
with the groups and miscellaneous plants, the former being very bright; and 
with the handsome group of Chrysanthemums and fine-foliage plants exhi¬ 
bited by Mr. Bates, gardener to J. E. Meek, Esq., Pouiett Lodge, not for 
competition, an effective display was formed. Considerable space had, 
however, to be reserved, as promenade concerts were held each evening 
which were very largely attended. Mr. H. Allfrey, the Honorary Secretary, 
