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represented, bouquets and stands of flowers also. Several special 
prizes were offered, the chief being those presented bj the Duke of 
Teck, Baroness de Rothschild, John Hales, Esq., G. G. Meason, Esq., 
and Messrs. Daniels Bros., for all of which the competition was good. 
Among the miscellaneous exhibits not for competition were fine 
groups of Primula and Pelargonium blooms from Messrs. H. Cannell 
and Son, Swanley • Cyclamens from Mr. R. Clarke, Twickenham, and 
Messrs. C. Lee & Son, Hammersmith ; and wreaths from Messrs. 
Smith and Larke, Kensington. The general arrangements of the 
Show were well conducted by Mr. G. Eyles, who is now Secretary to 
the Society. 
CROYDON.— NOVEMBER 14TH. 
A pretty show was provided in the small Public Hall by the 
Croydon Horticultural Society, most of the thirty-five classes enume¬ 
rated in the schedule being represented by several exhibits. Cut 
blooms were well shown in all the sections, the Japanese and in¬ 
curved being particularly good in size, substance, and colour. There 
was a falling-off in the number of plants and Grapes, but the fruit 
and vegetables were finer than usual, and altogether the Exhibition 
was quite satisfactory and creditable to the management of the 
energetic Secretary, Mr. A. C. Roffey. 
Cut Blooms .—The chief class in this section was that open to all 
England for twenty-four cut blooms, comprising twelve Japanese and 
twelve incurved. The premier prize was secured by Mr. E. Gibson, 
gardener to J. Wormald, Esq., Morden Park, who bad some very even 
substantial flowers. His Japanese included Fair Maid of Guernsey, 
M. Ardene, Criterion, Baronne de Prailly, Peter the Great, Ethel, 
Hiver Fleur, Cry Kang, Red Dragon, Lutea striata, Garnet, and Ful- 
gore. The best incurved were Golden Queen, White Venus, Venus, 
Golden Empress, Refulgence, Barbara, Prince of Wales, Beethoven, 
Mrs. Dixon, Mrs. Rundle, Golden Eagle, and George Glenny. Mr. J. 
Fewell, gardener to J. C. Lanyon, Esq., Birdhurst, was a very good 
second, his incurved blooms being particularly neat in form. The 
chief class in the section confined to gardeners and amateurs within 
a radius of four miles from the Town Hall was that for twenty-four 
incurved blooms, in which Mr. Fewell was the most successful exhi¬ 
bitor, carrying off the first prize with small very well-formed blooms. 
Mr. T. Elsey, gardener to D. Cornish, Esq., Dagnal Park, and Mr. J. 
Johnson, gardener to W. C. Straker, Esq., Hazelsland, followed 
closely. Messrs. Fewell and Johnson also staged the best collection 
of twelve incurved varieties. Mr. Fewell won the premier prize for 
twelve Japanese blooms with good examples of Daimio, Madame B. 
Rendatler, and Sarnia ; Messrs. Elsey and Johnson securing the 
remaining prizes with smaller blooms. Good collections of twelve 
large Anemone-flowered varieties were contributed by Messrs. Fewell 
and Elsey and Johnson. The class for twelve large-flowered varie¬ 
ties shown with foliage as grown was interesting. Mr. Fewell was 
again the leading exhibitor, having Garnet, Roseum Pictum, and Dr. 
Masters in good form. Mr. S. Brice, gardener to Mrs. Frith, Addis- 
combe Road, was a close second, the Anemones Fleur de Marie and 
Acquisition being the chief flowers. Mr. Edwards, gardener to 
W. M. Robinson, Esq., was third. For six blooms of any large- 
flowering variety Mr. Fewell was first with Sarnia. Mr. Waghorn, 
gardener to Dr. Stokoe, Beddington Park, second with Golden 
Beverley ; and Mr. Edwards third with Alma. In the amateurs’ 
classes some of the chief prizetakers were Messrs. F. Minchener, D. 
"VVaghorn, L. Elsey, and Brice. 
Only two groups of plants were staged, the first by Mr. J. Woods, 
and the second by Mr. F. Minchener, both small but well arranged. 
In the class for three large-flowered plants Mr. F. Green, gardener to 
A. Burton, Esq., Park Hill Rise, secured the chief award with Queen 
of England, Cherub, and Christine, both fairly well flowered. The 
same exhibitor was first with a single specimen of Christine. Mr. 
G. H. Cooper, nurseryman, Sydenham Road, showed a stand of good 
blooms including Japanese, Anemones, and incurved. Mr. W. Curd, 
florist, Addiscombe Road, exhibited a fine bank of Chrysanthemums 
and a group of miscellaneous plants. Mr. C. Chaff, Park Hill Nur¬ 
sery, Croydon, staged a pretty group of Chrysanthemums and other 
plants. Mr. W. Carr, gardener to Stephenson Clarke, Esq., Croydon 
Lodge, contributed a number of neat standard flowers very well, and 
arranged up the centre of the room. Several table plants and Orchids 
were also shown from the same garden. Mr. Fewell staged neat 
specimen Ferns in the class for four, Asplenium marinum and A. myrio- 
phyllum being particularly healthy, especially the latter. Primulas 
were well shown by Mr. C. Welstead, gardener to Mrs. Lodge, and 
Mr. Fewell. 
Fruit .—Apples and Pears were much more largely represented than 
usual, the quality being good and the entries numerous in each class. 
For three dishes of Pears Mr. J. Woods, gardener to J. Nickinson, 
Esq., Sankeston House, Thornton Heath, was first with good samples 
of Duchesse d’Angouleme, Beurrh Colmar, and Beurre Diel. Mr. W. 
Jones, gardener to J. R. Brougham, Esq., The Bridge, Wallington, 
and Mr. J. Rodbourne, gardener to Baron Heath, Coombe House, 
followed closely in that order. For three dishes of dessert Apples 
Mr. W. Jones was the winner with Blenheim Pippin, Cox’s Orange 
Pippin, and Ribston Pippin, all of fair size ; Messrs. J. Woods and 
Rodbourn being second and third respectively with neat samples. 
Mr. Jones was also first with kitchen Apples, followed by Messrs. 
Fewell and Rodbourn. Mr. J. Fewell was accorded chief honours 
for three admirably coloured bunches of Black Alicante Grapes ; Mr. 
C. Crouch, gardener to J. Cooper, Esq., Duppas Hill, taking second 
with large bunches of the same variety, but rather too much rubbed. 
Mi'. Fewell had the only collection of white Grapes—three finely 
finished bunches of Muscat of Alexandria. Mr. J. Penfold, gardener 
to the Rev. Canon Bridges, Beddington, contributed a collection of 
eighteen dishes of fine Apples not for competition. Mr. J. Woods 
also had a collection of Apples and Pears ; Mr. Evans, gardener to 
Lady Ashburton, Addiscombe Park, staged an interesting collection 
of Quinces, Oranges, Pears, and Apples, and Mr. C. Chaff sent several 
examples of Apples. 
Vegetables .—Several very satisfactory collections of vegetables were 
staged. Mr. J. Cooper, gardener to J. C. Macdonald, Esq., Waddon, 
was accorded the premier prize for well-grown Cauliflowers, Savoys, 
Parsnips, Brussels Sprouts, and Onions among others. Mr. Fewell 
was an extremely close second ; his Cauliflowers and Savoys being 
excellent. Mr. Rodbourn was third with smaller examples. There 
were five entries. Mr. IV. Curd also contributed a collection not for 
competition. Potatoes were shown by Mr. F. Minchener, South 
Norwood, and J. Johnson. Mr. Gold McKay, West Croydon, con¬ 
tributed a pleasing group of plants, fruit and vegetables. 
All the chief exhibits not in competition mentioned above were 
highly commended by the Judges. 
STOKE NEWINGTON.— November 14tii and 15th. 
A very satisfactory Exhibition was arranged in the Assembly 
Rooms, the cut blooms and specimen plants being equal to the 
general style characterising the exhibits at Stoke Newington. Mr. 
W. Goldsmith, the Secretary, deserves much credit for his energetic 
efforts to maintain the credit of this old-established Society. 
Specimen Plants .—In the class for ten specimen Chrysanthemums 
Mr. H. Langford, gardener to J. Barnet, Esq., Coleraine House, Stam¬ 
ford Hill, carried off the premier prize with very handsome specimens 
well grown and bearing some fine blooms. The varieties were George 
Glenny, Julie La gravere, Barbara, Madame Marthe, Christine, Mons. 
Charles Hubert., Lord Derby, Roseum Pictum, Fair Maid of Guernsey, 
President, all very good. Mr. W. Monk, gardener to W. Fowler, Esq., 
Forest House, Leytonstone, was placed second with a less even 
collection, but including several very fine specimens, especially the 
standards at the back—namely, Fanny, Venus, and The Cossack. 
Other specimens were also highly creditable to the grower. For the 
best half-dozen plants of large-flowered varieties Mr. Langford was 
again the leading exhibitor with very compact vigorous specimens in 
admirable condition, especially Princess of Wales, Hero of Stoke 
Newington, and Mr. Corbay. 
Standard specimens were a remarkable feature, and were repre¬ 
sented by some very handsome plants. Mr. S. Gilbey, gardener to 
B. Booth, Esq., The Cazenoves, Upper Clapton, won principal honours 
with four admirably grown and neatly trained specimens of the 
varieties George Glenny, Prince of Wales, Mrs. G. Rundle. and Mrs. 
Dixon. Mr. F. Wells, gardener to W. H. Srnee, Esq., The Limes, 
Woodbury Down, was a very good and close second, his plants being 
trained a little flatter than the other. In the class for four Pompon 
standards the last-named exhibitor gained the first prize with ex¬ 
cellent examples of Antonelli, Bob, Madame Marthe, and Lilac Cedo 
Nulli, all very well flowered and evenly trained. Mr. Gilbey followed, 
his two best plants being the dark-coloured varieties Prince Victor 
and Fanny. 
Dwarf-trained Pompons were similarly well shown by several ex¬ 
hibitors. For five plants in pots not exceeding 9 inches in diameter 
Mr. F. Wells carried off the principal award with highly creditable 
examples of Sceur Melainie, Prince Victor. Golden Cedo Nulli, and 
Mrs. Hutt. Messrs. H. Langford, and S. Gilbey followed with less 
evenly trained plants. Only one collection of six Pompons was 
staged—namely, by Mr. F. Wells, who was deservedly awarded the 
chief prize. The plants were flowering most profusely, Fanny, 
Madame Marthe, Cedo Nulli, and President being the varieties. The 
best single specimen was exhibited by Mr. Langford — a large ex¬ 
ample of Peter the Great, 5 to G feet in diameter. 
Cut Blooms .—The principal class in the incurved section was for 
twenty-four blooms, in which flowers of very high quality were 
shorvn. Mr. S. Gilbey gained the first prize with very even, sub¬ 
stantial, handsome blooms of the following varieties — Empress of 
India, Golden Queen of England, Princess of Wales, Nil Desperandum, 
Lady Hardinge, White Beverley, Barbara, Hero of Stoke Newington, 
Antonelli, Golden Beverley, Princess Teck, Mr. Brunlees, Golden 
Empress, Mrs. Heale, John Salter, Queen of England, Princess 
Beatrice, White Globe, Refulgence, Jardin des Plantes, Eve, Cherub, 
and George Glenny. Mr. Martin, gardener to F. Appleford, Esq., 
The Cedars, Woodbury Down, was second with smaller blooms, but 
very neat and bright in colour. Mr. R. Payne, gardener to J. R. Crook, 
Esq., Warwick House, Stamford Hill, was third, the last two collec¬ 
tions being very nearly equal in quality. The competition in the 
class for twelve blooms was keen, and the quality of the blooms good. 
Mr. E. Young, gardener to G. Thompson, Esq., Stamford Hill, and 
Mr. G. Langdon, gardener to Drs. Monroe and Morris, Brook House, 
Clapton, were awarded equal first prizes, the blooms in both stands 
being of moderate size but excellent in form and substance. Mr. 
Payne was placed third. Mr. F. Wells’ collection was highly com¬ 
mended. Messrs. E. Young, F. Wells, and G. Langdon had the best 
stands of six incurved blooms among half a dozen competitors. In 
the Boroughs of Hackney and Finsbury district class Mr. W. Gold- 
