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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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in some cases with flowers of first-rate quality. Classes were also pro¬ 
vided for Anemone, reflexed, and Pompon blooms, and good examples of 
those flowers were shown. 
There were also classes provided for plants, Poinsettias, Bouvardias, 
dinner-table plants, Roman Hyacinths, Epiphyllums, and exotic Perns, 
being remarkably good, as also were several dishes of Grapes. 
WINCHESTER, November 18th. 
The second autumn Exhibition of the ^yinchester Horticultural 
Society was held in the Guildhall of the old city on the date named, and 
was in every respect a wonderful advance on the display of last year. We 
can only refer to the Show very briefly. Chrj-santhemums were in great 
force, groups, specimen plants, and cut blooms being fully represented, the 
competition being good in nearly all the classes, and in some of them 
extremely keen. The groups arranged for effect were the weakest part of 
the Show, only one arrang ment (Hr. Flight’s) being composed of plants 
really suitable for the purpose, as trained specimens cannot be agreeably 
disposed. The first prize, as indicated, was easily won by F. W. Flight, 
Esq. (Hr. Neville, gardener) ; second Hr. T. Wareham, gardener to Mrs. 
Gunner; and third Hr. G. Sergeant, gardener to F. Birch, Esq.; but most 
of the arrangements were lumpy and overcrowded. The specimen plants 
were much better—indeed, they constituted a really grand display. For six 
plants Mr. Joy, nurseryman, Shirley, was first; Mr. Wills, gardener to Mrs. 
Pearce, Southampton, second; and Mr. Fronting, gardener to Miss Butler, 
Winchester, third. Mr. Wills’s plants were the largest and very vigorous, 
but had lost their freshness; they had, in fact, had their day, and won 
their honours previously. Hr. Joy’s plants were very fine, and at the same 
time fresh and bright, and Hr. Prouting’s neat and good. Messrs. Joy and 
Wills had the same relative positions with Japam se plants, which were 
large, well-trained, and well-flowered—4 to 5 feet wide and 2 to 3 feet high. 
Mr. Dove, Shirley, was third. In the single specimen classes, both of 
incurved and Japanese, Mr. Wills was the premier exhibitor. There was 
no class for Pompons. 
Of cut blooms there was an excellent display. Mr. Molyneux completed 
his season of exhibiting quite as well as could be expected, as will be seen by the 
return. His record altogether is seventeen first prizes out of a possible nine¬ 
teen, and two seconds. In the class of twenty-four cut blooms, distinct, six¬ 
teen incurved and eight Japanese, Mr. Molyneux was distinctly ahead of all 
others, his blooms being good in size and substance, splendidly finished, but 
not quite so bright as earlier in the season. Mr. Flight was an excellent 
second, and Mr. VVills third. Mr. Molyneux was again first with blooms, 
not less than eighteen varieties, with heavy stands, followed by Mr. Drover 
of Fareham, and Mr. Flight. The same exhibitors occupied the same rela¬ 
tive positions with stands of twelve incurved blooms, all staging well, and 
also in the class of twelve Japanese, which were very fine and close in point 
of merit; while in the reflexed class the prizes fell respectively to Messrs. 
Molyneux, Drover, and Wills, the competition being exceedingly keen. 
In the class of twelve cut blooms in not less than eight varieties (exhi¬ 
bitors in the preceding classes excluded) the prizes fell to Mr. Brider, 
gardener to Col. Martin, Southsea, and Mr. H. Munday, both staging credit¬ 
ably ; and in the maiden class of twelve blooms (open to persons who had 
not previously won a prize) Mr. J. Dauncey, gardener to J. Bramston- 
Stane, Esq., Basingstoke, secured the premier position with a capital 
stand. The chief prize for amateurs was well won by J. B. Colson, Esq. 
Fruit was not extensively shown. Mr. Budd, gardener to J. Dalgetty, 
Esq., Romsey, was the only exhibitor of eight dishes, and was worthily 
awarded the first prize. For three varieties of Grapes Mr. Molyneux was 
first with fine well-finished produce; Mr. E. Hillier, Winchester, second. 
For two bunches of black and two of white Grapes Mr. Gandy, gardener 
to the Earl of Northbrook, Stratton Park, was first in each case, Mr. 
Molyneux being first in the heaviest bunch class with Gros Guillaume in 
fine condition weighing 5 lbs. He was first aiso for table plants. Of 
dessert Apples there was a great display, Mr. Flight securing the highest 
position ; Mr. Fiford having the corresponding place with culinary varieties. 
Vegetables were very good, Mr. Dauncey being the leading prizetaker. 
Among the miscellaneous exhibits a remarkably fine stand of Tea Roses 
commanded attention, and merited the certificate of excellence. Mr. 
Hillier arranged a fine group of plants, and was awarded a certificate for 
his double Primula Annie Hillier, blush, which is undoubtedly one of the 
best varieties in cultivation ; and Messrs. Jeffrey & Jones had a similar 
award for excellent and well-grown varieties of Primulas. Other things in 
the Show merit notice, but all we can do now is to congratulate the 
exhibitors and directors of the Show on the great success’.of the Exhibition. 
LINCOLN.— November 18th and 19tu. 
The second Exhibition of this young but energetic Society was held in 
the New Corn Exchange on Tuesday and Wednesday last, proving in all 
respects most satisfactory. The hall is a spacious and handsome one, and is 
admirably adapted for an exhibition of this kind, plenty of space being at 
command to admit arranging the contributions effectively. This was very 
tastefully accomplished, and owing to the number of groups entered the gene¬ 
ral appearance of the Show was all that could be desired. The groups of 
Chrysanthemums in competition, together with several shown by local 
nurserymen, were placed near the wall on one side of the hall, the specimen 
plants and groups of miscellaneous plants occupying the opposite side, while 
upon a broad table, extending the whole length of the building in the centre, 
the cut flowers, fruit, and stands of flowers were arranged, a few plants in 
competition for the special prizes being assigned a position in the gallery. 
The quality of the blooms in all the leading classes was very good, two 
or three growers contesting very keenly for the chief prizes. ’This was 
especially noticeable in the open class for forty-eight blooms, twenty-four 
incurved and twenty-four Japanese, in which two prizes were offered—one 
£.5 and the other £3. This, however, only brought three competitors, 
whose blooms were even, and in two cases of fine substance, though after a 
careful comparison those from Hr. A. Wipf, gardener to N. Clayton, Esq., 
East Cliff House, Lincoln, were adjudged premier honours, being several 
points ahead of the blooms shown by Mr. Coulling, gardener to J. Rushton, 
Esq, M.P., although these were very creditable productions. In Mr. 
Wipf’s stand the following varieties were represented Incurved : Princess 
Imperial (I/ord Alcester), a magnificent bloom of great depth, fine substance. 
and very fresh, which was also awarded the prize for the best incurved 
bloom in the whole Exhibition; Alfred Salter, Golden Empress, John 
Salter, Golden Queen of England, Princess Teck, Prince of Wales, Empress 
of India, Prince Alfred, Queen of England, Nil Desperandum, Mr. Bunn, 
Cherub, Pink Venus, Mrs. Heale, Duchess of Manchester, Isabella Bott, Golden 
John Salter, Lady Slade, Barbara, Mad. Madeleine Tezier, Princess of Wales, 
Angelina, and White Beverley. Japanese, Mad. C. Audiguier, Boule d’Or, 
Fair Maid of Guernsey, Simon Delaux, Cry Kang, 'Triomphe de la Rue des 
Ch.atelets, Meg Merrilees, H. Ardene, Japonais, Erectum superbum, Grandi- 
florum, Etoile Toulousaine, Comte de Germiny, Peter the Great, M. Delaux, 
M. Astorg, Japon Fleuri, Golden Dragon, H. Ardhne, very fine, a grand 
bloom ; Thunberg, Album plenum. Dr. Hacary, and Mad. Berthie Rendatler. 
Mr. Coulling’s bloom were slightly smaller, but veiy fresh and even ; while 
his bloom of Japonais was awai ded the prize as the best Japanese in the 
Exhibition, though the example of M. Ardene, mentioned in Mr. Wipf’s stand, 
ran it very close for that honour. In other cut bloom classes Mr. Wipf, 
Mr. Bugg (gardener to W. Ashley, Esq.), Hr. Coulling, and Mr. Mitchell 
(gardener to W. J. Warrener, Esq.) secured the chief prizes with commend¬ 
able blooms, though in the smaller classes there was a want of substance 
in the majority of the blooms. Mr. Mitchell had the best stand of twelve 
Pompons, extremely fine blooms of Golden Madlle. Jfarthe, Crimson Perfec¬ 
tion, Madlle. Marthe, Mr. Astie, Had. Sentir, Defiance, Antonins, La 
Parnasse, Calliope, Grace Darling, St. Thais, and Marabout. 
There were eight competitors in the class for a group of Chrysanthemums 
arranged for effect in a semicircle 12 feet by 6 feet, several very pretty and 
tasteful combinations of well-grown plants being entered. Hr. Wipf was 
the most successful, winning the chief place with a bright and effective 
group, several standards being suitably introduced to break the uniformity 
and formality too often prevailing in such groups. It was also well finished 
in the front, an important matter which is not always fully recognised 
by exhibitors. Mr. Mitchell was second with a good even group less diver¬ 
sified than the first. Mr. J. C. Bowne was third, the front row plants being 
much too tall, and iMr. Ridsdale took the fourth place, some of his marginal 
plants being laid down to give a finish to the edge, but that is a practice 
that cannot be commended. Mr. Wipf had the best large-flow'ered. Pompons, 
and Japanese, all very even, and the last-named were beautifully flowered, 
while the principal remaining prizes were secured by_Messrs. Coulling and 
Ridsdale, both showing well. 
The class for a group of miscellaneous plants arranged for effect was 
very interesting, and the three competitors deserve much praise for the skill 
displayed. Mr. Mitchell was, however, well ahead, and was awarded chief 
honours for one of the most tasteful groups we have seen this season. The 
plants employed were comparatively few, and individually less handsome 
than many in the other two groups, but they were arranged in the most 
effective and informal manner possible. The bulk of the group was composed 
of Crotons, Palms, Dracaenas, and Chrysanthemums, the latter being freely 
grown and profusely flowered plants, such as are well suited for arranging 
with other plants. The margin, which sloped gently from the centre, con¬ 
sisted of brightly coloured Coleuses, Pelargoniums, Adiantums, and Aspa¬ 
ragus plumosus, while from the centre of the group at intervals rose several 
fine pure white spathes of Richardia. Mr. Coulling was second with some 
well-grown plants, the Crotons being especially richly coloured, but the 
general effect was too hpavy ; less material might have been employed with 
far greater advantage. Mr. Wipf was third, also with fine healthy plants, 
but too crowded, two Palms being quite crus'ned in the centre. In several 
other plant classes Messrs. Coulling and Wipf were the prizetakers. Messrs. 
Picker and Foster had the leading collections of Apples and Pears. Vegetables 
were admirably represented, and some extremely tasteful arrangements of 
flowers for the table were contributed. 
Amongst the non-competing exhibits the groups of Chrysanthemums 
formed the chief feature, the two corner groups from Messrs. Pennell A Sons, 
Lincoln, being particularly notable for the quality of the blooms and the taste 
shown in their arrangement. Taking the Exhibition generally it was a 
decided success, and the courteous Secretary, Dr. G. M. Lowe, together with 
the energetic Committee, of whom Mr. R. J. Ward and Hr. Pennell, jun., 
are prominent members, must have felt well satisfied with the result of their 
labour 
LINDFIELD.— November 14th and 15tii. 
THk econd annual Chrysanthemum Show was held on the dates named, 
the exhibits being displayed in the Mission and Assembly Rooms. The 
principal exhibitors were Mr. Hodges, gardener to S. C. Gibbons, Esq. (whose 
exhibits were good throughout) ; Mr. Venn, gardener to W. Sturdy, Esq.; 
Mr. Russell, gardener to Dr. Lewis ; Mr. Braysher, gardener to Mr. G. Catt; 
Mr. Kemp, gardener to Colonel Sampson. The first prize for a group was won 
by Mr. Hodges with a plant containing some good blooms, but the arrange¬ 
ment was a little flat; second prize. Hr. Venn ; third, Mr. Horscroft; highly 
commended, Mr. Kemp. Best specimen plant—First prize, Mr. Durrant; 
second, Mr. Plumer, gardener to Mr. Warre. Two best Pompons—Mr. 
Brooks, gardener to — Deacon, Esq. The two best plants. Anemones, and 
two best Japanese were staged by Mr. Horscroft. 
The prizes for cut blooms, which were exceptionally fine, were taken by 
Mr. Hodges, Mr. Venn, Hr. Russell, and Mr. Horscroft. For Grapes the prizes 
were awarded to Mr. Hodges, Mr. Venn, Hr. Dowden, gardener to Marchioness 
of Downshire. There was keen competition for Apples and Pears. The 
prizes for vegetables were won by Mr. Braysher, Mr. Gibbons, and Mr. 
Plumer. Very creditable table plants, basket of flowers, &o., were exhibited 
prominent amongst them being a table elegantly decorated with dried sea¬ 
weeds, corals, &c., exhibited by Mr. Smout of Hastings, one of the great 
attractions of the Show which was well attended throughout.—A. J. B. 
PEGGING DOWN VINES. 
I HAVE heard of a plan by which the cane of a young Vine may bear 
a few bunches, and at the same time produce a good growth by a system 
of pegging down, and shall be glad of any particulars on the subject.— 
W. J. P. 
[The plan referred to is perhaps the following, which was thus dc- 
