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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ November 24, 1881. 
Glancing at the classes, the first prize for a group of Chrysanthe¬ 
mums was well won by Mr. Allen, gardener to J. Bailey, Esq., Elm- 
field Hill, with an imposing arrangement, the majority of the plants 
hearing fine exhibition blooms. Mr. Osborne, gardener to H. J. 
Buchan, Esq., followed with an arrangement made bright with a 
number of Japanese varieties. For twelve plants Mr. Allen was 
again in the premier position with specimens 2^ by feet, not for¬ 
mally trained and flattened. Very effective were the Japanese varie¬ 
ties—Fulton, The Cossack, Mr. Barnes, and La Nyrnphe. Mr. Wills, 
gardener to Mrs. Pearse, The Firs, Basnett, was second with rather 
smaller examples, King of Crimsons being especially striking. For 
six plants the prizes went to Mr. Thomas, gardener to B. R. Scott, 
Esq., Shirley, and Mr. Osborne. Mr. Allen was first for four Japanese, 
also for a specimen plant, with an excellent example of Arlequin ; 
Mr. Wills following with Fulgore. In the corresponding class for 
incurved or reflexed varieties the competition was close between 
Messrs. Osborne and Allen, the former winning with a symmetrical 
example of Golden Christine ; Mr. Allen staging a vigorous and 
striking plant of King of Crimsons. Mr. Wills and Mr. Axford, gar¬ 
dener to C. Shipley, Esq., Twyford Moors, Winchester, also secured 
prizes in the above classes. In the amateurs’ class for six plants 
Captain Gibbs was placed first with fresh creditable examples, 
followed by Mr. Betteridge, Old Bassett. 
In the cut-flower classes the prizes for twenty-four blooms, distinct, 
were won by Mr. Molyneux, gardener to W. H. Myers, Esq., Swan- 
more Park, Bishop’s Waltham ; Mr. Wills ; Mr. Shirley, gardener to 
Lord Mount Temple, Broadlands, Romsey : and Mr. McMillan, gar¬ 
dener to Hans Sloane Stanley, Esq., Paultons, Romsey. For the 
same number of blooms, in not less than eighteen varieties, the prizes 
went to Messrs. Allen, Molyneux, and Wills. The two last-named 
exhibitors are evidently first-class cultivators, as was indicated by 
many fine blooms, which, however, we cannot enumerate. For twelve 
blooms Mr. Molyneux w r as clearly ahead of the other successful com¬ 
petitors—Messrs. Wills ; Pope, gardener to G. Atherley, Esq., Bishop’s 
Waltham ; and Mr. Chapman, gardener to W. Tasker, Esq., Manor 
House, Clatford, all of whom exhibited well. For twelve Japanese, 
distinct, the prizes w’ent respectively to Messrs. Allen, Molyneux, and 
Pope, the competition being very close indeed ; and for tw'elve in 
nine varieties, to Messrs. Pope, Chapman, and Axford. In the 
amateurs’ class for twelve blooms Mr. Betteridge and Captain Gibbs 
obtained the honours. 
Groups of stove and greenhouse plants were too formal, Messrs. 
McMillan and Wills securing the chief prizes. In the nurserymen’s 
class we can only say of Messrs. Ransom’s wanning group that it con¬ 
tained good plants spoiled by close packing. Table plants were 
remarkably good, especially from the prizewinners—Messrs. Wills, 
Budd, and Philp. Messrs. Wills and McMillan had the best Poin- 
settias, good ; Mr. Thomas the best Solanums, good also ; Mr. Allen 
the best single, and Mr. Blackmore, Winchester, the best double 
Primulas. Good Palms were staged, but we could not see the names 
of the exhibitors ; but by far the most beautiful and valuable group 
of plants in the classes were Dr. Buchan’s Orchids. For healthy 
growth, fine flowers, and choice varieties these were of conspicuous 
merit, and the owner is to be congratulated on possessing such a 
collection, and his gardener, Mr. Osborne, complimented for growing 
the plants so well. Nor must we forget Mr. Cannell’s splendid collec¬ 
tion of Primulas—Swanley Red eclipsing all others—and Zonal Pelar¬ 
goniums. A certificate of merit was awarded for this truly admirable 
display. 
Fruit. —Seventeen collections were staged in the class for three 
varieties of Grapes, Mr. Hall, gardener to Captain Davison, South 
Stoneham House, being placed first with Gros Guillaume, splendid 
berries, Alicante, and Muscat of Alexandria, both very good. Mr. 
Austen, gardener to Sir GreviUe Smythe, Bart., Ashton Court, 
Bristol,, was second, Mrs. Pince being fine and excellently coloured. 
Mr. Budd, gardener to J. C. Dalgetty, Esq., Lockerbv Hail, Romsey, 
third, Gros Colman being good; and Mr. Wildsmith, Heckfield, 
fourth with smaller bunches but fine berries. For three bunches 
of black Grapes Mr. Hall was first with superb Alicantes ; Mr. 
Austen second with the same variety ; and Mr. Smith, gardener 
to J. H. Foord, Esq., Botley, third with Gros Guillaume, both staging 
well. For single bunches the prizes went to Messrs. Budd, Osborne, 
and Sharp, gardener to Rev. W. G. Medlicott, Swanmore Vicarage, 
Bishop’s Waltham, the two former staging Alicante, the latter Black 
Hamburgh, all good. The winners with Muscats were Messrs. Smith, 
Wildsmith, and Sanders, gardener to J. East, Esq., Longstock House, 
St)ckbridge, all exhibiting well. Three very good Pines were staged : 
First, Mr. Browning, gardener to F. Holloway, Esq., Marchwood Park, 
with a Queen ; second, Mr. Wildsmith with Charlotte Rothschild ; 
third, Mr. Austen with Smooth Cayenne. 
Of Apples and Pears the display was splendid. In the class of 
four dishes of each there were seventeen competitors, Mr. Wildsmith 
winning first honours. We cannot name the varieties, but must say 
Spring Beurr6 Pear was grand; Mr. Mair, gardener to General Cal- 
thorpe, Woodlands Vale, Ryde, was second ; and Mr. Wills third. 
For three dishes of dessert Apples Messrs. Girford, Rownhams : Prag- 
nell, Arduave, Bassett; and Wildsmith were the successful exhibitors, 
seventy-five dishes being staged. For three dishes of kitchen Apples 
Messrs. Hall, Wildsmith, and Chapman. Mr. Wildsmith was first 
with three dishes of Pears. Numbers of exhibitors who failed to 
obtain prizes exhibited admirably in the above excellent classes. 
Vegetables were as good as the fruit. Mr. Austen was first for 
eight varieties with a superb collection, ten lots staged ; and Mr. 
Sanders for salads, an excellent assortment; while Mr. Guillaume 
and Capt. Gibbs were successful in the amateurs’ classes. Mr. Wild¬ 
smith won the handsome framed certificate for the greatest number 
of prizes in the fruit classes, and Mr. Allen the corresponding honour 
in the Chrysanthemum classes. The prizes offered by Mr. B. S. 
Williams for the greatest number of points obtained in the Show was 
not determined when we left the Exhibition. Major-General Lacey, 
Captain Gibbs, and other members of the Committee, with Mr. 
Fuidge the Secretary, rendered most efficient services in making the 
Show what it undoubtedly was, a success, and we never saw the 
business of an exhibition conducted in a more workmanlike, smooth, 
and satisfactory manner. 
MANCHESTER.— NOVEMBER 22nd. 
The Royal Botanical and Horticultural Society’s Show held in the 
Town Hall proved, as far as the exhibits were concerned, a great suc¬ 
cess ; indeed, it was pronounced the best autumn Show the Society 
has had, but the plants and cut blooms of Chrysanthemums were much 
behind those grown in some other localities, the superiority of Mr. 
Young’s blooms being at once noticeable. The Primulas and Cycla¬ 
mens were extra fine, and not seen in better condition at any exhi¬ 
bition in the kingdom. In the class for eight Chrysanthemums, large- 
flowered, in pots, distinct varieties, the plants were not trained but 
staked upright, and were carrying eight or nine blooms each. The 
blooms individually were good. Mr. W. Cush, gardener to C. Agnew, 
Esq., Prestwick, took the lead ; Mr. W. Taylor, gardener to E. C. 
Potter, Esq., Rusholme House, second ; and Mr. F. Glover, gardener 
to T. Woodhead, Esq., Old Trafford, a good third. In the class for 
four varieties, large-flowered, Mr. W. Taylor obtained the premier 
award with good plants, Mr. W. Cush being second, and Mr. Glover 
third. The Pompon varieties were not numerous, and the plants were 
staked in the same manner as the large-flowered varieties. The first 
prize in the class for six kinds was awarded to Mr. Crinestone, 
gardener to T. Diggles, Esq., Brookfield. Mr. Cush was first in 
the class for one large-flowered variety, showing Elaine; the same 
exhibitor being first in the class for one Pompon, and Mr. Crinestone 
second. Primulas throughout the Exhibition were in grand condition ; 
in fact, much finer than generally met with. In the class for six 
plants Mr. George Kerten, gardener to John Allen, Esq., Oldfield 
House, took the lead with well-flowered plants ; the second being 
obtained by T. G. S. Garnett, Esq., Bolton, with smaller but well 
flowered examples, the flowers being large and the strain good ; the 
third going to Mr. H. Ellis, gardener to W. Agnew, Esq., Pendleton. 
An equal first prize was awarded Mr. H. W. Gibson, gardener to 
S. Hazzopulo, Esq., for double white Primulas, the best we have ever 
seen staged. 
Cut F/owin .—In the class for twenty-four cut blooms of large- 
flowered Chrysanthemums, distinct, Mr. Charles Young, gardener 
to Joseph Evans, Esq., Hurst House, Liverpool, took the lead with 
blooms far ahead of any others staged ; the second prize being taken 
by Mr. G. Kerten, who staged both incurved Japanese and Anemone 
flowers in his box. W. Warrington, gardener to W. Blades, Esq., 
Lymm, was third. In the corresponding class for twelve blooms 
Mr. Young was again a long way first, his blooms being bright, 
fresh, and good. In the class for twenty-four blooms, including 
Anemone, Japanese, and Pompon varieties, Mr. Young again took 
the lead, showing well. Mr. C. Pritchard, gardener to J. Ryder Esq., 
Didsbury, was second. In the class for the best arranged vase suitable 
for a dinner table Mr. W. Plant obtained the premier award with a 
massive vase of choice flowers, and suitable for a very large table. 
Mr. H. Ellis was a good second with a light, elegant, and tastefully 
arranged vase. 
Miscellaneous Exhibits. —Messrs. Dixon, Brown, & Tait, Manches¬ 
ter, exhibited a fine group of Solanums and Cyclamen. The former 
were remarkably well berried ; the latter being in 8-inch pots, and 
the plants remarkable both for size and bloom. A first-class certi¬ 
ficate was awarded. Mr. John Hooley, Edgelly Road, Stockport, 
also staged a fine assortment of small-flowering and foliage plants, 
the former largely predominating, a first-class commendation being 
awarded. Messrs. W. Clibran & Sons, Altnngham, staged a very 
large collection of similar plants, amongst them being quantities of 
Chrysanthemums, principally Pompon varieties, both trained and 
untrained, the large bushy plants of Mignonette being a feature, and 
were remarkably fine; the double Primulas in this collection were 
also good. This collection was also awarded a first-class commen¬ 
dation. Mr. John Gibson also exhibited a beautiful group of Pri¬ 
mulas intermixed wdth Poinsettias and a few Roman Hyacinths, 
for which the Society’s silver medal was awarded. Messrs. H. 
Cannell & Sons, Swanley, Kent, staged a fine box of cut blooms 
of single Pelargoniums and one of double varieties. The box of 
Salvias were really magnificent, S. Pitcheri and S. rutilans being 
intermixed. The Primulas were very fine indeed, and a first-class 
certificate was awarded for them. A first-class cultural certificate 
was awarded to Mr. G. Masters, gardener to Colonel Leigh, for a 
tray of Tomatoes. A similar acknowledgement was awarded to 
G. F. Smith, Esq., for four bunches of Black Alicante Grapes. 
Messrs. G. & W. Yates, Manchester, staged a choice assortment of 
miscellaneous plants in remarkably good condition. Mr. Swan, 
Fallowfield, staged a small plant of Odontoglossum nevadense in 
