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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ Novettber 20, 1884. 
Mr. J. Coombs, gardener to Sir H. Meirx, Sheen House, Mortlake, taking 
the lead with Cauliflowers, Celery, Mushrooms, Potatoes, Hathaway’s 
Excelsior Tomatoes, and Osborn’s Early Beans. Mr. C. J. Waite was 
second with good Leeks, Cauliflowers, Exhibition Brussels Sprouts, 
Dedham Favourite Tomato, and Vicar of Laleham Potatoes. Mr. B. 
Morrell, The Cedars, Roehampton, was placed third with smaller but even 
specimens. 
The stands of flowers, bouquets, and buttonholes occupied a table 
extending the whole length of the room, and some very pretty arrangements 
were contributed. The first-prize bouquet was shown by Mr. J. R. Chard, 
Clapham Common, f ir a charming combination of red-white Bouvardias, 
Tuberoses, Azaleas, Roman Hyacinths, and Roses. Mr. W. Brown was 
second for a bouquet of Carnations, Tuberoses, Chrysanthemums, and 
Eucharises. Mr. J. W. Wells, Friars Hill Road, Richmond, being third with 
a combination of Violets, white Chrysanthemums, and Eucharises. For 
six buttonholes Mrs. Skerres-Cox, Bramleigh, Richmond Hill, was first with 
red Bouvardias and white Rose buds. Tuberoses and Violets, white Bouvar- 
dias, and salmon-coloured Carnations. The Misses R. and A. Bowell 
followed. The stands of flowers were bright and showy, Mrs. F. A. Ash, 
Streatham Lodere, taking the leading prizes in the two chief classes. Miss R. 
Bowell was first with a stand of autumn berries and foliage. Mrs. Clay 
was also first with a tasteful stand of flowers, and Miss F. Bowell took the 
lead in another class. 
Plants were not largely shown. Mr. King had the six trained specimens 
even and profusely flowered ; Mr. Sallows taking the second place with 
dwarf and pretty specimens. Mr. Sallows and Mr. Trussler had the best 
standards, and Mr. Child the finest dwarf Pompons. The groups were 
pretty, but not so numerous as might be desired. Mr. Munro took the lead 
with a compact and tasteful group, the blooms being large and bright. Mr. 
Sallows was second with rather taller plants, but well an-anged; and Mr. 
Campin was third with a well-finished group. 
For a group of plants arranged for effect, Messrs. Hooper & Co., Twicken¬ 
ham, were placed first with a charming combination of Palms, Crotons, 
Gladiolus, Dractenas with a groundwork of Ferns, Carnations, and Cyclamens, 
and a margin of Isolepis and Panicums. Mr. Chadwick was a good second, 
his group being extremely graceful, light, and pleasing. Table plants were 
numerous, twelve entering ; Mr. R. King leading with elegant little plants pf 
Pandanus Veitchi, Croton Earl Cairns, Croton majesticus, Dracaena terminalis. 
Cocos Weddelliana, and Aralia elegans. Messrs. Hooper & Co. and Mr. J. 
Munro followed. Mr. O. Hiehle was first with six well-grown Palms. 
Messrs. Page & Son, Twickenham, J. Wiggins, and W. Bates were the prize- 
takers with Cyclamens, the plants of moderate size, but well flowered. The 
first named also had a fine group of dwarf freely flowered plants. 
Mr. R. Clarke, Twickenham, contributed a large and handsome collection 
of Cyclamens, which was highly commended. Messrs. R. Laing & Co., Forest 
Hill, had a pretty group of Chrysanthemums, Eucharises, Palms, Ferns, 
Ericas, ifcc., also a box of Rose blooms, very fresh and good for the time of 
year. Messrs. C. Lee & Sons, Hammersmith, showed a fine collection of 
Chrysanthemum blooms, which were highly commended. Mr. J. W. Wells, 
Richmond Hill, exhibited three very pretty bouquets of blooms. Messrs. T. 
Jackson & Son, Kingston, showed three bunches of Kempsey Alicante and 
Alnwick Seedling, well coloured. Mr. Wigan sent a Gourd weighing 160 lbs. 
Mr. J. R. Chard exhibited a pretty spray of Bouvardias and Tuberoses. 
READING.— November 14th. 
There are few better places than the Reading Town Hall for holding a 
Chrysanthemum Exhibition, and probably very few better displays than 
which a fairly liberal prize schedule succeeded in attracting together. Last 
year the competition was by no means up to the standard of the societies 
nearer London and elsewhere ; but at this the second attempt but little fault 
could be found, and on the whole it may be said to be even superior to the 
Aquarium Show. At the latter place the groups were by far from good, but 
at Reading there were several excellent groups both of Chrysanthemums 
and also miscellaneous plants. The specimen-trained plants were fairly good, 
and the cut blooms, notably those gaining the Judges’ approbation, were 
remarkably good. 
The best group of Chrysanthemums in a space not exceeding 50 square 
feet was arranged by Mr. Brookes, gardener to R. Tonkin, Esq., the second 
prize going to Mr. Basket, gardener to J. Palmer, Esq., equal third prizes 
being awarded to Mr. Hatch, gardener to B. Stevens, Esq., and Mr. Turton. 
The plants generally were well furnished with healthy foliage, and many fine 
blooms were to be seen, especially in the first-prize group. The best nine 
specimen plants of large-flowering varieties were shown by Mr. Farey, 
gardener to C. Stevens, Esq., Mr. Ashby being a good second, and Mr. Surman 
third. With six specimens Mr. Booker was first, Mr. Basket second, and 
Mr. Jones third, all staging creditably. With three plants the first prize¬ 
winner was Mr. Turton, gardener to J. Hargreaves, Esq. Standards were 
not very good, and in the various classes for these the most successful 
were Messrs. Favey ; Bridge, gardener to T. Hall, Esq.; and Parham, gardener 
to H. J. Simmonds, Esq. Specimen Pompons were well and successfully 
shown by Mr. Favey and others. 
The competition in the classes for cut blooms was very close and good, 
the exhibitors including several noted exhibitors, growers, as well as young 
growers who had already figured creditably at other shows. The best eighteen 
incurved varieties, distinct, were shown by Mr. W. Flight, all being remark¬ 
ably fine and fresh. The back row consisted of Mrs. Shipman, Princess of 
Wales, Hero of Stoke Newington, Golden Empress of India, John Salter, 
and Empress of India ; the second row. Nil Desperandum, Princess of Teck, 
Prince Alfred, Barbara, Mr. Brunlees, and Mr. Bunn ; and the front row. 
Lady Slade, Eve, Lady Hardinge, Venus, Cherub, and Isabella Bott. Mr. 
Strong, gardener to H. Sweet, Esq., was a good second, his best blooms being 
of Princess Imperial (Lord Alcester) Queen of England, Empress of India, 
Mrs. Heale, Golden Empress of India, Cherub, Alfred Salter, and Angelina. 
Mr. Wills, gardener to Mrs. Pearce, Southampton, was third, among his lot 
being massive but not very fresh examples of Snowball, Princess Imperial, 
Miss Ma^y Morgan, Baron Beust, and John Salter. With twelve varieties 
Mr. Strong was easily first, his collection including remarkably fine blooms 
of Golden Queen of England, Golden Empress of India, Cherub, Princess of 
Wales, Empress Eughnie, and Mrs. Shipman. Mr. Favey was a good second, 
having extra fine blooms of Abbh Passaglia, Lord Wolseley, and Baron B;ust. 
The third prize going to Mr. Munday. The best six incurved were staged 
by Mr. W. Wildsmith, gardener to Viscount Eversleigh, who had grand blooms 
of Queen of England, Hero of Stoke Newington, Empress of India, Nil Des¬ 
perandum, Golden Empress of India, and Alfred Salter. Mr. Kendall was 
second and Mr. Basket third. With twelve reflexed sorts Mr. Elliot, gardener 
to T. Hibbert, Esq., was a good first, the best represented sorts being Marquis 
of Lome, Mrs. Forsyth, and White and Lilac Christine; Mr. Riddick was 
second and Mr. Basket third ; and the prizewinners with six varieties were 
Messrs. Flight, Wills, and Wildsmith. 
The Japanese varieties were beautifully shown, and the Judges had a 
great difficulty in awarding the prizes. The best twelve were shown by Mr. 
Flight, these consisting of Japonaise, Comte de Germiny, Mr. Barnes 
(Grandiflorum), Sultan, Fair Maid of Guernsey, Comtesse de Beauregard, J. 
Delaux, Fanny Boucharlet, Duchess of Albany, Thunberg, Album Plenum, 
and Baron de Prailly. Mr. Strong was seeond with blooms equal to the first- 
prize lot, these including Madame C. Audiguier, Oracle, Criterion, Sofrano, 
Meg Merrilees, Hiver Fleuri, and Dr. Macary. The name of third prize¬ 
winner was overlooked, and an extra prize was awarded to Mr. Munday, 
and two other lots fully merited this recognition. Mr. Wildsmith was first 
with six Japanese varieties, these consisting of very fine blooms of Soleil 
Levant, Comte de Germiny, Thunberg, Fair Maid of Guernsey, and Hiver 
Fleuri. Mr. Kendal, gardener to H. L. Holmes, Esq., was a good second, 
and Mr. Basket third. The class for six Anemone-flowered varieties was 
fairly good, Mr. Page, gardener to Mr. A. Southard, Esq., being first with 
Fleur de Marie, Lady Margaret, and Empress. Mr. Kendall was a good 
second, and Mr. House, gardener to T. 0. Taylor, Esq., third. Pompons 
and bunches were well shown by Messrs. Ashby, Wildsmith, and Kendall, 
who were awarded the prizes in the order named. 
A class was provided for six cut Roses, and several good lots were shown. 
The first prize was awardel to Mr. Flight for good fresh blooms of Catherine 
Mermet, Belle Lyonnaise, La France, and Madame Lambard. _ Mr. Tranter 
was second, and Mr. Wildsmith third. The prizewinners in the classes 
for hand bouquets were Messrs. Phippen, Wildsmith, and KendaU.; and Mr. 
Phippen was first for both vases and baskets of mixed flowers and Chrysan¬ 
themums. Mr. Williams also successful in these classes. 
The best gi'oup of misceUaneous plants was arranged by Mr. Parham, 
who displayed much taste in grouping such plants as Tree Ferns, Poin- 
settias, Cypripediums, Vincas, Amaryllises, Ferns, and Grasses. Mr. Phippen 
was a good second, and Mr. Basket third, both having very pleasing groups. 
Table and other plants were well shown by Messrs. Bright, Elliott, Parham 
Favey, and Hatch. 
The display of fruit was not so extensive as might have been expected, 
but the quality was generally very good. Mr. Turton had the best col¬ 
lection of six dishes of dessert fruit, these consisting of very good Lady 
Downe’s and Muscat of Alexandria Grapes. Medlars, King of Pippins Apple, 
Beurrd Diel Pears,'and Cob Nuts. Mr. Wells was a close second, his col¬ 
lection including Cooper’s Black Grapes, Golden Drop Plums, and Beurr4 
Clairgeau Pears. Mr. Ashby was a good third. Mr. Ashby was first with 
three bunches of Black Hamburgh; and Mr. Rose, gardener to Sir R. L. 
Lindsay, Lockinge Park, was second. Mr. Turton was first with two 
bunches of Muscats, and Mr. Rose second ; and with any other white variety 
Mr. Turton was first, having fairly good 'Trebbiano, Mr. W. Iggulden being 
second with Mrs. Pearson in good condition. Mr. Ashby was the only 
exhibitor of Gros Colman, and was awarded the first prize for fairly good 
bunches. With any other black variety Mr. Turton was first with large, 
well-finished, but rather loose bunches of Gros Guillaume, Mr. Iggulden 
being second with very good examples of Black Alicante, and Mr. Howe, 
gardener to Sir R. Sutton, Bart., was third with the same variety, which was 
also shown by several other growers. Mr. Turton was first with four dishes 
of dessert and two of kitchen Apples, these consisting of handsome fruits of 
Cox’s Orange Pippin, Court Pendu Plat, Ribston Pippin, Boston Russet, 
Prince Albert, and Mere de Manage ; Mr. Herman was a good_second. In a 
corresponding class for Pears Mr. Turton was again first, having fine dishes 
of Beurr6 Clairgeau, Beurrb d’Aremberg, Beurrb Bachelier, Catillac, and 
Triomphe de Jodoigne. In the fruiterers’ class Mr. Chesterman was the only 
competitor, and received the first prize for a very good lot of fruit. 
HUDDERSFIRLD.—Notkmbkr 14TH AND 15th. 
This Society held their first Show in the Town Hall, Huddersfield, a 
spacious building, though scarcely large enough for such a show as the one 
under notice. Mr. John Bell, the Hon. Secretary, and the whole of the 
Committee should feel weU repaid for their labours, as they may safely 
say they have had one of the finest shows of cut blooms that has been seen 
this season out of London, success being due in a great measure to the fact 
of the Show being held when the blooms were at their best. The prizes 
of £10, £5, and £2 for forty-eight cut blooms, twenty-four Japanese and 
twenty-four incurved, brought five competitors; but it soon became clear 
that the contest lay between two Liverpool growers—namely, Mr. A. R. 
Cox, gardener to W. H. Watts, Esq., Elm Hall, Wavertree, and Mr. G. 
Mease, gardener to W. Nichols, Esq,, St. Michaels, Liverpool. Mr. Cox 
won by the superiority of his incurved flowers, which were perfect 
examples of good cultivation, being large. Arm, and bright in colour. 
They were staged as follows:—Back row: Princess of Wales. Queen of 
England, Empress of India, Alfred Salter, Jeanne d’Arc, Golden Empress, 
Prince Alfred, Emily Dale. Second row: Prince of Wales, Lady Hardinge, 
Jardin des Plantes, John Salter, Refulgence, Mrs. Heale, Princess of Teck, 
Nil Desperandum. Front row : Eve, Pink Venus, Mrs. Dixon, Cherub, 
Sir Stafford Carey, White Venus, Princess Beatrice, White Beverley. 
Japanese—back row ; Comte de Germiny, Fair Maid of Guernsey, Madame 
C. Audiguier, Boule d’Or, Curiosity, Madame Moulise, Oracle, Baronne de 
Prailly. Second row: The Sultan, Japonais, Fanny Boucharlat, Red 
Gauntlet, El dne. Criterion, Triomphe de Chatelet, Peter the Great. Front 
row : Pere Delaux, Album Plenum, Dolores, Thunberg, Triomphe du Nord, 
Marguerite Marrouch, Album Striatum, and Balmoreau. Mr. Mease was a 
very close second, his Japanese blooms being excellent. The third prize 
in this class went to Mr. M. Playfair, gardener to — Nichols, Esq., Spital 
Hall, Birkenhead, who showed good lalooms. In class 2, for twelve 
Japanese and twelve incurved, the prizes went as in the preceding class. 
There were other prizes offered for blooms from local growers, and these 
were very creditably shown. There were some attractive groups shown. 
