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dinner table with a tastefully executed piece of work. Amongst the 
numerous groups of plants which were not for competition the list must be 
headed with Mr. Gr. G. Kertin’s bank of Chr^'eanthemums in pots, arranged 
effectively, representing good culture and much painstaking ; the Society 
worthily awarded a special prize. Mr. John Hooley of Stockport staged 
a very handsome collection of plants in pots, consisting of Ericas, double 
Primulas, Zonal Pelargoniums, Bouvardias, &c. Messrs. G. & W. Yates, 
Market Place, Manchester, also had a fine batch of choice decorative p'ants. 
Chrysanthemums, Bouvardias, Cypripedium insigne, Epiphyllnras, Ferns, 
Palms, Erica hyemalis, itc. Messrs. Dickson, Brown & Tait Manchester, 
staged a fine group of Solanums, surrounded with splendidly flowered Erica 
hyemalis, margined with Cyclamens. Messrs. R. Smith & Co., Worcester, 
and Messrs. W. Caldwell & Son, Knutsford, made a fine display of Apples, 
the excellence of which is guaranteed by the firms exhibiting. Great praise 
is due to Mr. William Mild, gardener to T. W. Tatton, Esq., J.P., Northenden, 
for the rich display of Apples, forty varieties being shown in dishes of seven, 
the quality of the fruit being all that could be desired, which is 
more than could be expected within six miles of the murky atmosphere of 
Manchester. 
CAMBRIDGE.— November 18th. 
The Chrysanthemum Show of the Cambridgeshire Horticultural Society 
was held in the Guildhall. The Society has not held this Show for three or 
four years, and consequently, as many of the plants and flowers were not 
grown for exhibition, the display was not so good as it might have been, 
though the result was better than had been expected. It was on the whole 
satisfactory, and some very fine blooms were exhibited, especially by Mr. 
Downie of Ely, who was first for twelve and six Japanese blooms. Mr. 
Dobbs took first prize for twelve large-flowered Chrysanthemums, Mr. 
Apthorpe for six and three of the same class. Mr. Chater was first for 
three Japanese varieties. For Pompon Chrysanthemums Mr. Pearce was 
first for both twelve and six sprays of flowers. Specimens of the large- 
flowering Chrysanthemums were exhibited by Messrs. Hudson & Son and 
Mr. George Willers, who took first prizes for six and three respectively. In 
the Pompon class Messrs. Hudson & Son were first for twelve, six, and three 
specimens. Apples were so good as to make a principal feature, but no 
prizes appear to have been offered. Mr. Hutchinson, gardener to Mrs. Peed, 
was first for Grapes, both black and white, not Muscat. For White Muscats 
Mr. G. D. White, gardener to Capt. Stanley, was first. Very fine Tomatoes 
were exhibited by Capt. Stanley (Mr. G. White, gardener). This gentleman 
also exhibited a group of excellent Poinsettias, to which an extra prize was 
awarded. An extra prize was also awarded for a splendid stand of Black 
Hamburgh Grapes exhibited by Mrs. Peed (Mr. Hutchinson, gardener). To 
Mr. Downie of Ely belongs the credit of having the best exhibit of Chrys¬ 
anthemum flowers. Of their kind his were beyond all others the most 
successfully grown. This Show suggests the desirability that every Society 
should insist upon stands of a certain size and shape. Some of the stands 
were small for the flowers they held, and others, in one instance at least, 
far too large. Uniformity in this respect would greatly improve the effect. 
It is much to be regretted that some exhibitors spoil their stands by using 
ugly scolloped papers beneath the flowers, and we may suggest that plain 
papers should always be used. We may add that all flowers should be 
named. During the time the Show was open, only two hours, it was well 
patronised. 
WIMBLEDON. 
The annual Exhibition of Chysanthemums and other flowers, fruits, and 
vegetables, took place on Wednesday last, November 19th, in the spacious 
Drill Hall, Wimbledon. The Exhibition has hitherto been held at the 
Lecture Hall of the Institute in Upper Wimbledon, but the increasing 
popularity of the Society, under the guidance of the energetic Secretary, 
Mr. H. A. Rolt, and the exertions of a hard-working Committee, the 
Society has outgrown that place. The exhibits on the last occasion being 
so crowded, the Committee very wisely resolved to remove to more roomy 
quarters. The result has fully justified the decision, the large Drill Hall 
measuring 80 by 45 feet being tilled, the number of the exhibits and the 
excellent taste displayed in the arrangements making, next to Kingston, the 
most imposing exhibition that has been held in the metropolitan district, 
reflecting much credit on the staging committee, Messrs. Lyne, Stratton, &c. 
Additional interest is centred in the competition for cut blooms at Wim¬ 
bledon, it being looked at as a sort of trysting ground where the chief 
exhibitors from the neighbouring societies of Putney, Kingston, Richmond, 
Croydon, &c., meet for a final after the bustle of the previous week’s exertions. 
A very friendly spirit prevails amongst the exhibitors, previous form being 
often upset through being a little late in the season, those with the freshest 
blooms win. 
The competitive groups were arranged around the outside of the Hall, 
the class for a miscellaneous group arranged for effect bringing five com¬ 
petitors. Mr. W. Smith, gardener to J. F. Schwann, Esq., Parkside, Wim¬ 
bledon, was awarded first prize for a very bright and effective group of 
Palms, Crotons, and Dracaenas, intermixed with Calanthes, Poinsettiaa, &c. 
Mr. W. Wilkinson, gardener to Mrs. Schussler, Cannizaro House, Wim¬ 
bledon, was second ; and Mr. Davis, gardener to J. Chapel, Esq., East Hill 
House, Wimbledon, third, Mr. Laws and Mr. Bridger also showing well in 
this class. In the corresponding class for a group of Chrysanthemums in 
pots, Mr, W. Smith was again a good first with a fresh lot of plants pro¬ 
ducing flowers of excellent quality. Mr. Carter, gardener to H. J. Parry, 
Esq., Heathside, was awarded the second prize, and the Rev. A. N. Malan, 
Eagle House, third. 
Cut Blooms .—The leading class was for twenty-four cut blooms, twelve 
Japanese and twelve incurved. This brought out six competitors, and all 
showing well. Mr. Woodgate, gardener to Lord Wolverton, Coombe Warren, 
was well to the front with a fine stand of large fresh blooms, his incurved 
consisting of the following varieties :—Empress of India, Hero of Stoke 
Newington (very fine). Golden Empress, John Salter, Empress Eug6nie, 
Cherub, Mr. Bunn, Barbara, Mrs. Shipman, Beverley, Angelina, and Nonpareil. 
The Japanese varieties were Baronne de Prailly, Boule d’Or, Meg Merrilees, 
Duchess of Albany (Jackson), Criterion, Album Plenum, F. A. Davis, 
Thunberg, Balmoreau, Oracle, Agrements de la Nature, and Mdlle. Lacroix, 
Mr. Gibson, gardener to J. Wormold, Esq., Morden Park, was second with a 
good stand of blooms, and Mr. H. Alderman, gardener to G. Hadfield, Esq. 
Morden Hall, third. In the class for twelve incurved blooms Mr. Woodgate 
was again a good first with a well-finished stand of flowers, the varieties 
consisting of Lord Alcester, John Salter, Princess of Wales, Golden 
Empress, Beauty, Empress of India, Lady Slade, Princess Teck, Cherub, Mrs. 
Shipman, Beverley, and Nonpareil. Mr. Gibson was again second, and Mr. 
W. Smith third. There were also six entries in this class. The display of 
Japanese blooms was an attractive feature. In the class for twelve cut 
blooms there were ten competitors, all showing well. The coveted position 
was again secured by Mr. Woodgate, who quite outdistanced the others in 
all his classes, the remaining exhibitors being so close together that it was 
only after a lengthened scrutiny by the Judges their position could be deter¬ 
mined. The varieties included in the first prizs lot was similar to those in 
the preceding class, Boule d’Or, F. A. Davis, Meg Merrilees, and Album 
Plenum being very fine. Mr. Alfred Alderman, gardener to C. Czarnikow, 
Esq., Mitcham Court, was awarded the second with fresh blooms, and Mr. 
Gibson a very close third. In the class for six incurved, Mr. Newell, gardener 
to C. Saunders, Esq., Fairlawn, was first wdth a good stand of well-finished 
flowers. Mr. Bentley, gardener to Sir Thos. Gab iel, second, and Mr. Bennett, 
gardener to — Rhodewell, Esq., Feildheim, third. In the corresponding class 
for six Japanese Mr. A. Alderman was awarded first, Mr. Bsntley second, 
and Mr. Bennett third. There were two maiden classes for those who had 
never taken a prize for Chrysanthemum blooms, which brought out some 
good exhibits. The first prize in the class for six incurved was taken by Mr, 
Newall with a good stand of well finished blooms. Mr. Buss, gardener to 
A. S. Price, Esq., Ewell, was awarded second, and Mr. W. Lazell, gardener to 
R. Harland, Esq., Merton, third. The same exhibitors took the prizes in the 
class for six Japanese in the order named, all showing well. For a special 
prize for three blooms of Chrysanthemum G. Stevens, Mr. Gibson was first and 
Mr. Smith second. The amateurs’ division was very meritorious, showing 
the additional interest taken by them in the Society. For a group of 
Chrysanthemum plants arranged for effect, H. Luff, Esq , "Wimbledon, was 
awarded the first prize, and Mr. W. Northover the second. For cut blooms, 
large flowers, A. Nagle, Esq., Surbiton, was first, Mr. H. A. Rolt second, and 
Dr. Walker, Wimbledon, third. In the class for twelve Japanese A. Nagle, 
Esq., was a good first; Mr. Carter, Wandsworth, second ; and J. J. Caswell, 
Esq., Wimbledon, third. In the other classes for amateurs the above 
exhibitors were the chief prizetakers. For six plants suitable for table 
decoration, Mr. Buss was first with clean even plants, Mr. Wm. Smith 
second, and Mr. Bentley third. The prizes for Primulas were awarded to 
Messrs. Davis, Wilkinson, and Newall for red, and to Messrs. Bridger and 
Davis for white. 
The Grapes exhibited in competition were not numerous but good. For 
two bunches of black Grapes Mr. W. Smith was awarded first for two good 
bunches of Alicantes, and Mr, Holmes, gardener to F. Walters, Esq., Clapham 
Common, second for the same variety. For two bunches of white Grapes 
Mr. Laws, gardener to R. S. Dean, Esq , The Priory, Wimbledon, was first 
with Muscat of Alexandria, and Mr. Smith second. For three dishes of 
Apples Mr. Hum was first, Mr. Childs, Claygate, second, and Mr. Lazell third. 
The prizes for Pears were taken by the same exhibitors. The miscellaneous 
groups and other exhibits not for competition formed an attractive feature, 
and added much towards the adornment of the hall. On the left of the 
orchestra Mr. |Lyne3, gardener to — Schlusser, Esq., Belvidere, Wimbledon, 
had arranged an effective group of the choicest foliage and flowering plants, 
including Orchids and Poinsettias, and backed up with well-grown standard 
and other specimen Pompons. Messrs. D. S. Thomson & Sons had an excellent 
group of well-growm Palms, Dracmnas, &c., on the other side ; various lots of 
cut blooms were contributed by Messrs. Lyne, Gibson, Smith, ifec., and Mr. 
H. Alderman sent an excellent box of well-grown Cucumbers of a first-class 
Telegraph variety, for which he was awarded a first-class cultural certificate, 
also sjme samples of Potatoes. Mr. Bentley sent some well-grown specimen 
plants o incurved Chrysanthemums, and Mr. Hum a group of natural- 
grown plants. Mr. G. Stevens contributed a box of cut blooms of seedling 
Chrysanthemums, consisting of single-flowering Pompons, Anemones, and 
Hybrid Pompons. The best was a dark unnamed Anemone Pompon, and a 
Hybrid Pompon named Sulphur Gem, of a good shade of colour, very 
distinct, and likely to be very useful for decorative purposes.—C. Orchard, 
Coombe Warren, Kingston-on-Thames. 
ASCOT, SCNNINGHILL, AND DISTRICT.— November 19th. 
The first Show of the above Society, comprising residents within a radius 
of five miles of Ascot, was held at the Grand Stand, Ascot racecourse, on the 
above date, the result being a success in every way. Considering the first 
attempt at organising the Society was made within two months of the exhi¬ 
bition day, no extra preparation had been possible, and this speaks volumes 
for the generally good cultivation practised in the district. The ball-room, 
100 feet long by 30 feet wide, in which the principal exhibits were displayed, 
presented a most attractive appearance, the groups of Chrysanthemums and 
other plants arranged round the sides, with cut blooms, fruit, Ac., on tables 
down the centre, beautifully berried Solanums and other small plants suitable 
for table decoration being freely intermixed. For the best group of Chrys¬ 
anthemums to be shown as grown, not to exceed a space 12 feet by C feet, 
quality and general effect to be the leading feature’s, nine competitors 
entered, each showing well, foliage and flowers being alike good. The first 
prize was awarded to Mr. Lane, gardener to Miss J. D. Smith, King’s Ride, 
Ascot, who had a bright and well-arranged group; second Mr. J. Hughes, 
gardener to H. J. de Paravicini, Esq.; third Mr. Wells, gardener to R. 
Ravenhill, Esq., Fern Hill, Winkfidd, the latter with beautifully grown 
plants, but rather lacking in variety. Five extra prizes were awa ded other 
exhibitors in this class. For the best six plants Mr. Wells was first with 
naturally grown specimens, and for three standards Mr. Lane was the only 
exhibitor, but he well merited the first prize award-^d, his plants beinsr of 
medium siz*, profusely flowered, with dirk green healthy foliage. The 
varieties were Peter the Great, Mrs. G. Rundle, an 1 George Glenny. 
Cut blooms, with the exception of the leading stands, were poor. In the 
open class for eighteen incurved blooms in noc le.ss than twelve varieties 
Mr. C. Page, gardener to A. Southard, Esq., Fern Lodge, Bracknell, was a 
good first, staging fine examples of John Salter. Lady Hardinge, Cherub 
(very good). Princess of Wales, Barbara, Princess Teck, and Nil Desperandum 
amongst others. Second Mr. Elliot. Bray wick. Third Mr. 'Tom'in. irarden r 
to T. Ashby, Esq., Sunninghill. For twelve incurved, distinct, first Mr. 
Lane ; second Mr. Camp’iell, gardener to Sir E. Su livaii; th ri Mr. S uev. 
