JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ November 13, 1884. 
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Upper Clapton ; and Mr. Smith, gardener to S. Gardner, Esq., Spring Hill, 
Upper Clapton. Mr. Lingdon had the best six incnrved large blooms of 
Golden Empress of India, Emoress of India, Princess of Wales, Princess 
Teok, John Salter, and Nil Desperandum, Mr. Cooper and Mr. Payne 
following. 
In. the amateurs’ class for twelve incurved blooms there were six 
entries, Mr. F. Bingham, 'I'l, Manor Road, Stoke Newington, having the best 
stand, the others being mostly small. Ten lots of six blooms were staged, 
Mr. Bingham being again first with neat blooms, much superior to the 
others. 
Japanese were not so largely shown, but the blooms were fine, and 
Mr. Calvert was first with twelve varieties, staging grand examples of 
those undermentioned. Back row.—Triomphe de la Rue des Chatelets, 
Fair Maid of Guernsey, Madame C. Audiguier, Peter the Great. Second 
row.—Mr. Barnes, Cry Kang, Soleil Levant, Le Cluuers. Front row.— 
Pere Delaux, Sarnia, La Rouge, Elaine; Mr. Gilbey and Mr. Monk, gar¬ 
dener to W. Fowler, Esq., Forest House, Leytonstone, following with 
rougher but bright examples. Mr. Goldsmith, Grove Road, Stamford 
Hill, had the best six Japanese, a pretty and neat stand of Oracle, Comte 
de Germiny, Cossack, Fair Maid of Guernsey, Lady Selborne, and Roseum 
Striatum, all bright, fresh, and good. Some attractive stands of Anemones 
and single varieties were also staged and attracted much admiration. 
Plants .—With nine plants Mr. Monk, gardener to W. Fowler, Esq., 
Forest House, Leytonstone, was awarded first honours for excellent 
pyramidal and half-globular specimens, 3 to 4 feet high, and splendidly 
flowered. A plant of Dr. Sharpe, with about 150 flowers, was especially 
notable, the colour rich, and the blooms large. La Charnieuse was simi¬ 
larly fine; other good plants being La Nymphe, Mrs. George Rundell, 
Soenr Melanie, To Kio, and Mons. Charles Hubert, the worst plant being 
Peter the Great. With six and four plants Mr. Monk was also first, 
showing neat specimens about 3 feet high aud well flowered. For four 
standards ilr. Monk was also first with beautiful specimens, having heads 
about 3 feet diameter, even, conical form, well-flowered, blooms large and 
substantial. The varieties were Mr. G. Rundle, Gloire de Toulouse, George 
Glenny, and Mons. Charles Hubert. Mr. Gilbray secured the first place 
with four standard Pompons, showing Wliite Cedo Nulli, Soeur Melanie, 
Antonins, and Aurora Borealis, beautifully flowered. He was closely 
followed by Mr. Payne, who had the Anemones Marie Stuart and Antonins 
particularly good. Several miscellaneous exhibits also added to the interest 
of the Show. 
PUTNEY.—November .11th. 
The seventh annual Exhibition of the Putney Society was held in the 
Assembly Rooms, Putney, and was unanimously pronounced to be one of 
the best yet held both in the number and quality of the exhibits. So 
numerous were the plants, groups, and cut blooms that much difficulty 
was experienced in finding room for them, and it is unfortunate that the 
Society cannot procure a more commodious hall in which the exhibitors 
could stage their productions to better advantage. However, the utmost 
is made of the space at command, and under the management of the able 
and experienced Secretary, Mr. J. Moore, a most attractive display was 
pjroduced. 
The great feature at the Putney Show is invariably formed by the 
groups of Chrysanthemums arranged for effect, and at the Show now 
being noted these were even better than usual. Unquestionably the group 
for which, he first prize was awarded—namely, that from Mr. E. W. 
Knowles, gardener to G. M. Allender, Esq., Putney Park, was one of the 
best that has been exhibited for many years. The blooms were of wonder¬ 
ful size, good substance, fresh and bright in colour, and the plants also 
were thoroughly healthy and well clothed with foliage. The front-row 
plants were dwarf, 2 to 3 feet high, and the general arrangement of the 
colours for contrast or harmony of effect was all that could be desired. Mr. 
Knowles well deserved the honour he won, and if other societies would 
encourage groups of this character they would add greatly to the attractions 
of their shows ; the second prize was adjudged to Mr. A. Newell, Fairlawn 
Gardens, Parkside, who also had some fine blooms, but the group was scarcely 
so well finished. Mr. J, Carter, gardener to H. J. Parry, Esq., Heathside, 
^Vimbledon Common, had a less even but good group, and Mr. G. Stevens, 
Putney, was fourth; the great defect in his group being the tall plants in 
the front, which permitted all the pots and stems being seen, otherwise the 
blooms were of a quality which deserved a better position, and there was a 
good proportion of light and dark flowers. 
fin the other classes for specimen Chrysanthemum plants the principal 
prlzetakers were Mr. Charles Bentley, gardener to J. C. Baring, Esq., M.P., 
The Cedars, Roehampton, and Mr. J. Bentley, gardener to Sir Thos. 
Gabriel, Bart., Edgcumbe Place, Wimbledon Park, and Mr. Fyte ; but there 
was much disparity in the merits of the exhibits, and taking them generally 
there was much room for improvement. 
Cut blooms were remarkably good in all the classes, and the competi- 
tlon'was in some cases so keen that the position of the exhibitors was 
determined by two or three points. There were from four to eight entries 
in all the principal classes, and many fine blooms had to be passed without 
award. This portion of the Show was indeed highly satisfactory, and the 
exhibitors deserve much commendation. The stands of twenty-four 
incurved blooms comprised some very handsome specimens, Mr. M. 
Sullivan, gardener to G. B. Chapman, Esq., Downshire House, Roehampton, 
leading with substantial even blooms of the best varieties, and well 
arranged. The second place was gained by Mr. A. Holmes, gardener to 
A. B. Hill, Esq., Clapham Park, who had blooms very few points behind 
the others, Mr. J. Bentley being a good third. With twelve incurved Mr. 
W. Smith, gardener to J. F. Schwann, Esq., Oakfield, Wimbledon Park, 
w'on premier honours, sliowdng very even blooms, slightly more substantial 
than the second stand, but iu other respects not much superior to it. The 
varieties w'ere Prince of Wales, Princess of Wales, Lord Wolseley, Mr. 
Bunn, Jardin des Plantes, John Salter, Prince Alfred, Nil Desperandum, 
Refulgence, Mrs. Haliburton, Venus, and Mrs. G. Rundle. Messrs. C. 
Bentley and J. C. Grant, gardener to J. Brunlees, Esq., Argyle Lodge, 
Wimbledon Common, were second and third respectively, both staging 
well in a large class. Messrs. J. Bennett, J. Bentley, and J. C. Grant were 
the prizetakers with six incurved blooms, all neat even collections. 
The mixed class for four Japanese, four incurved, and four Anemones, 
made a pretty display, the bright colours of the first named serving to relieve 
the lighter tints of the two others. Mr. G. Hunt, gardener to B. Gray, Esq., 
Westcombe Lodge, Wimbledon, was first with very fine blooms, the best in 
each row being respectively M. Delaux in the Japanese, Lady Margaret in 
the Anemones, and Prince Alfred in the incurved. Messrs, J. Bennett and 
M. Sullivan followed closely. Several fine collections of Japanese were 
staged in the class for twelve blooms, but Mr. W. Smith was well ahead with 
snbstantial and richly coloured blooms, very telling being F. H. Davis, or 
J. Delaux as it was staged by several other exhibitors. Mrs. Mahood, Cry 
Kang, Mdlle. Lacroix, and a variety named Val d’Andorre were particularly 
notable, and several other good blooms of new varieties were included in 
this stand. Anemones were well shown by Mr. M. Sullivan, who had the 
best six blooms, Fabias de Maderanaz, Minnie Chate, Gluck, and Marguerite 
d’Anjou being remarkably fine. Messrs. C. Bentley and J. Bennett also 
exhibited good blooms. The most meritorious stand of twelve Pompon? was 
that from Mr. J. Moore, Richmond Nursery, Putney, who was awarded the 
first prize in that class. His blooms were large, bright in colour, and included 
several novelties. 
Miscellaneous plants were not very largely represented, but they were 
all of good quality and some were exceptionably well grown. In the class 
for a group arranged for effect Mr. C. Bentley secured premier honours with 
a tasteful combination of Palms, Dracaenas, Crotons, and Ferns, with nume¬ 
rous Eucharises and Calanthes, which imparted much gracefulness to the 
collection. Mr. J. Moore took the second place with a smaller but freely 
arranged and charming group, in which Heaths, Epiphyllums, and Primula's 
predominated, with a suitable proportion of fine-foliage plants. This was a 
very light and pleasing group, ani in the style that requires to be most 
encouraged. Several other pretty groups were shown, their only fault being 
a tendency towards too much formality. 
Fruit was scarce, there being only three entries of Apples and Pears, 
and these were mostly small. Grapss were not of remarkable quality 
either ; but Mr. R. Holmes, g.ardener to T. Wallis, Esq., Sister House, Clapham 
Common, was first in the black Grape class with tine bunches of Alicante 
well coloured and with good berries, being followed by A. Richardson, Esq., 
and Mr. G. M. Knowles. Vegetables were exceedingly even and commend¬ 
able, especially the premier collection from Mr. Coombs, gardener to Sir H. 
Meux, Bart., Sheen House, which comprised Cauliflowers, Celery, Mushrooms, 
Hathaway’s Excelsior Tomatoes, Potatoes, and French Beans. 
The weather proved very fine, and a large number of visitors assembled 
during the afternoon and evening. 
CROYDON.— November llxri and 12th. 
The eighth annual Exhibit’on of Chrysanthemums and other plants was 
held in the small Public Hall, Croydon, on the dates mentioned, and it is 
satisfactory to note that both the quantity and quality of the exhibits were 
an improvement on those of former years. The competition throughout was 
remarkably keen, with the exception of the class provided for a group of 
Chrysanthemums arranged for effect; this was open to district nurserymen 
only, and but one entry was received, that of Mr. W. Curd, Addiscombe. 
The group arranged was a remarkably handsome one, and the first prize was 
deservedly awarded to it. In the corresponding class for amateurs the first 
prize was awarded to Mr. Bowman, London Road, Croydon, for a very attrac¬ 
tive group ; Messrs. J. Cook, gardener to J. Eyekill, Esq., Duppas Hill, and 
H. Reed, The Villa, London Road, taking second and third prizes with meri¬ 
torious exhibits. Messrs. Cook, Bowman, and Roffey, gardener to Mrs. 
Howes, The Waldrons, were to the fore with specimen plants, which were, 
however, not of superior quality. 
The open classes for cut blooms were well filled ; but Mr. Gibson, 
gardener to E. Wormald, Esq., Morden Park, easily secured the silver cup 
given as the premier prize both with incurved and Japanese flowers. In the 
class for incurved flowers he showed very fine blooms of the following :— 
Princess of Wales, Golden Queen, Alfred Salter, Lord Alcester, Empress of 
India, John Salter, Golden Empress, Queen of England, Baron Beust, Cherub, 
Princess of Teck, Venus, Hero of Stoke Newington, Lady Hardinge, Reful¬ 
gence, Mrs. G. Glenny, Lady Slade, Mrs. Rundie, Barbara, Mrs. Dixon, Mrs. 
W. Shipman, Eve, Princess Beatrice, and Golden Eagle. Mr. H. Alderman, 
gardener, Morden Hall, was placed second, and Mr. Holmes, gardener to G. 
M. Storey, Esq., Nightingale Lodge, Balham, third, Mr. Gibson’s stand of 
Japanese blooms consisted of F. A. Davis (J. Delaux), Comte de Germiny, 
Mdlle. Lacroix, Baronne de Frailly, Fair Maid of Guernsey, Madame C. 
Audiguier. Grandiflorum, Album Plenum, Hiver Fleuri, Sarnia, Criterion, 
Elaine, LTncomparable, Comtesse de Beauregard, La Nymphe, The Damio, 
Thunberg, Pere Delaux, Fulton, Fulgore, M. Ardene, Garnet, Bismarck, and 
Alba striata. Mr. H. Alderman was again second, and Mr. A. Alderman, 
gardener to C. Czarnikow, Esq., Mitcham, third ; several other collections 
being shown. 
The classes for cut blooms, confined to exhibitors residing within a radius 
of four miles of the Town Hall, were also well filled. Mr. Sadler, gardener 
to C. Lambert, Esq., Leigham Court Road, Streatham, was awarded first 
prize with the following—Guernsey Nugget, Fingal, Prince Alfred, Golden 
Empress, Empress of India, Prince of Wales, Jardin des Plantes, Mrs. Hali¬ 
burton, Hero of Stoke Newington, St. Patrick, White Beverley, John Salter, 
Princess of Wales, Mr. Bunn, Princ“S3 of Teok, Mr. Corbay, Barbara, 
Aregina, Lady Hardinge, Mabel Ward, Nil Desperandum, Lady Talfourd, 
Lady Slade, and Mrs. Dixon. Mr. Johnson, gardener to W. 0. Straker, Esq , 
Rawley, was a meritorious second, and Mr. Rodbourn, gardener, Coombe 
House, a good third. In the class for twelve incurved blooms Mr. A. 
Alderman was placed first; Mr. D. Parnell, gardener to Mrs. Brown, Brick- 
wool House, second ; and Mr. Rodbourn again third. Messrs. Sadler, Cook ; 
Lane, gardener to Alderman Barrow, Park Hill; A. Alderman; aud Brice, 
gardener to Mrs. Frith, Addiscombe Road, secured the prizes in the remain¬ 
ing classes for incurved and Japanese blooms. The last-named exhibitor 
showed the larger Anemone-flowered varieties to great advantage, securing 
the first prize in both classes : second and third prizes being secured by 
Messrs. Johnson, Rodbourn ; Dodson, gardener to Miss Stenning, Addis¬ 
combe Park, and Cook. Other prizes for cut blooms were awarded to 
Messrs. Sadler, Welstead; Reed, Staines; A. Alderman, and E, Mawley, 
Lucknow House. 
In the classes provided for amateurs and single-hanied garleners only, 
many good stands were in competition, notably of the Japanese, which 
