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W. Jones’ coUection of flowering and foliage plants, in which the Erica 
hyemalia previously mentioned was conspicuous. Messrs. Ptrkins of Coventry 
showed single Chrysanthemums, and a choice assortment of made-up wreaths 
and crosses, exhibiting alike artistic manipulation and a wealth of the most 
beautiful flowers. Messrs. Blake & Mackenzie of Liverpool also had examples 
of their most valuable parcel-post boxes. 
BRISTOL.— November 19'rH amd 20th. 
This is one of the oldest exhibitions and still one of the best in the country, 
though this is more due to the energy and good management of the Hon. 
Secretary, Mr. G. Webley, and the hard-working Committee, than to any 
great encouragement on the part of the inhabitants of Bristol, Clifton, and 
neighbourhood. Although nominally a Chrysanthemum show, various 
other subjects are equally as well provided for and represented, and it is 
in this respect where the superiority is maintained. Numerous exhibitions 
held near London could safely be said to excel the Bristol Show so far 
as cut blooms are concerned, but most of them we may confidently assert 
would contrast very unfavourably in the display of specimen plants of 
various kinds as well as fruit and vegetables. 
Trained specimens of large-flowered sorts were, as usual, shown in 
goodly numbers, and that, too, by quite a fresh set of growers. Mr. C. 
Silcox, gardener to W. Vowles, Esq., secured the silver cup offered for six 
8p"cimens, these consisting of Fingal, Mrs. Dixon, Barbara, Alma, Mrs. 
Bundle, and Jardin des Plantes, all remarkably healthy and well flowered, 
carrying on an average about one hundred blooms. Mr. H. Hinking, 
gardener to E. Cripps, Esq., was a close second, his best plants being of 
the Bundle family and John Salter; and the third prize was well won by 
Mr. J. Lee, gardener to T. M. Miller, Esq. The last-named was first with 
three specimens, Mr. Silcox being second, and Mr. H. Hinking third. Mr. 
Hinking had the best three standard-trained plants, Mr. E. T. HiU being 
second, and Mr. W. Bannister, gardener to H. St. Vincent Ames, Eq., third, 
all exhibiting creditable plants of well-known sorts. The prizewinners with 
a single pyramid were Messrs. Silcox first; J. Loosemoore, gardener to W. 
Cooper, Esq., second; and J. Lee third. With four trained Japanese, 
which, however, are not well adapted to this style, Mr. Loosemoore was 
first, Mr. J. Lee second, and Mr. D. Davis third, and these exhibitors were 
also successful with a single specimen. Mr. W. H. Lintern, gardener to W. 
Butler, Esq., had the prize for six trained Anemone-flowered sorts, these 
consisting of Bosinanthe, Calliope, Marabout, Antonius, Cedo Nulli, and 
Mrs. Wyness, all in very good condition; Mr. J. Lee was second, and Mr. 
Lintern was again first for four specimens. There was also a class pro¬ 
vided for naturally grown plants, and with these Mr. E. T. Hill was first, 
and Mr. E. S. Cole, gardener to W. Pethick, Esq., second. For the first 
time prizes were offered for groups of Chrysanthemums, and three fairly 
good lots were arranged. Mr. E. Miller was first, Mr. E. S. Cole second, 
and T. M. Miller third. Mr. Silcox was first with six conservatory plants, 
and Mr. Taggett second. 
Miscellaneous plants occupied a considerable space, and comprised many 
OTand and valuable specimens. Mr. Eye was first with six ornamental- 
foliaged plants, these consisting of immense and very healthy specimens of 
Croton undulatus, C. pictus, C. variegatus, Latania borbonica, Alocasia 
metallica, and Anthurium crystallinum. Mr. F. Edwards, gardener to J. 
Lysaght, Esq., was a good second, and Mr. A. Hancock, gardener to A. W. 
Summers, Esq., third, both staging creditably. Mr. Bye was also first with 
four specimens, these consisting of grand plants of Cycas revoluta, Areca 
sapida, Croton interruptus, and C. Weismannii. Mr. E. Miller, gardener 
to F. Tagart, Esq., was a good second, his collection including an immense 
specimen of Latania borbonica. Mr. Miller was first with a new or rare 
plant, and also with a flowering plant, the latter being a grand specimen of 
Eucharis amazonica, which bore upwards of seventy flower scapes, and 
about 230 very fine blooms. Ferns were extensively shown, and included 
several fine specimens of Adiantums, Gymnogrammas, and Davallias. Mr. 
W. Bannister was a good first with six plants, and Mr. Miller a close second, 
and Mr. Eye was first for four Ferns. The best groups of mixed plants for 
effect was arranged by Messrs. Garaway A Co., Durdham Down Nursery, 
and fully deserved all the praise bestowed upon it. The groundwork was 
composed principally of Maidenhair Ferns, and among these were dotted 
many well-grown Crotons, Dracaenas, Palms, Ericas, and other plants, with a 
background of Palms and a Pandanus. Mr. J. Lee was second. Primulas 
were well shown by Messrs. Bannister, Cole, and Castle; Poinsettias by Mr. 
Miller and Miss Charles ; ornamental-fruiting plants by Messrs. W. H. 
Lintern, A. Lintern, and T. M. Miller ; Bouvardias by Messrs. J. H. 
Vallance, gardener to J. C. Wall, Esq.; G. Marsh, gardener to M. Dunlop, 
Esq. ; and W. K. Wait; and Zonal Pelargoniums by Mr. Taggett, the ex¬ 
hibits being very creditable, and the prizes awarded in the order in which 
the names are given in each instance. 
Cut blooms of Chrysanthemums were not particularly good, this being 
owing to the lateness of the fixture. The best twenty-four incurved varieties 
was staged by Mr. J. Baylis, and of these the most noteworthy were Golden 
Empress of India, Empress of India, Princess Imperial, Barbara, Mrs. G. 
Glenny, and Mr. Brunlees. Mr. T. Hobbs was second, his best blooms being 
Hero of Stoke Newington, Princess of Wales, Angelina, and Isabella Bott. 
Mr. J. Hobbs was a creditable third. Mr. E. S. Cole was first with twelve 
incurved, distinct, and had Golden Empress of India, Empress of India, 
Princess of Teck, Mrs. Shipman, Mrs. Naish, Barbara, Antonelli, and Hero 
of Stoke Newington in good condition. Mr. J. Waite was second, and Mr. 
M. Cole, gardener to B. B. Cater, Esq., third. Mr. Bajlis was first with six 
blooms, these including good Princess of Wales, Mrs. Heale, Mrs. Cunning¬ 
ham (Empress of India). Mr. T. Hobbs was second, and Mr. J. Hobbs 
third. Mr. E. S. Cole was first with twelve Anemone-flowered, and among 
these the best were Lady Margaret and Fleur de Marie. The class for twelve 
blooms in two colours was decidedly a good one. Mr. E. S. Cole was first 
with Golden Empress of India and Barbara in good condition, Mr. Baylis 
following with very slightly inferior blooms of Princess of Wales and 
Barbara, and Mr. J. Hobbs was a good third. With twelve Japanese varieties 
Mr. T. Hobbs was first, having, among others, fine blooms of Madame C. 
Audiguier, Grandiflorum, Baronne de Prailly, Comte de Germiny, Mons. 
Tarin, and Madame Berthie Bendatler. Mr. E. S. Cole was a good second, 
and was also first with twelve blooms in not less than six varieties ; and of 
these the best were Thunberg, Bed Dragon, Bronze Dragon, and Sarnia. 
Mr. Baylis was second in this class. A considerable number of cut blooms 
were staged by Messrs. Garaway & Co., but not for competition. These 
included good examples of Mons. Lemoine, Thunberg, Triomphe de la Bue des 
Chatelets, Mons. Astorg, F. A. Davies (J. Delaux), Luteum Striatum, Mons. 
Brunet, Marguerite Marrouch, Apollo, and other Japanese varieties, besides 
all the best of the incurved sorts. By way of a commentary on the extra¬ 
ordinary mild and dry autumn, Messrs. Garaway staged several stands of 
double and single Dahlias, and never, probably, before this season were 
Chrysanthemums and Dahlias placed in juxtaposition. Hand bouquets 
were well shown by Messrs. M. Hookings, E. S. Cole, J. Goddard (gardener 
to B. H. Symes, Esq.), andE. Miller, and vases for dinner-table decoration 
by Messrs. E. S. Cole, M. Hookings, and E. T. Hill, great taste being dis¬ 
played in the arrangement of the very choice flowers employed. The 
baskets and vases filled with the foliage and berries of wild plants were, as 
they always are at Bristol, singularly beautiful. The first prize for these 
and the Knightian bronze medal of the Eoyal Horticultural Society was 
awarded to Mr. E. S. Cole, Mr. E. T. Hill being second, and Mr. Virgo 
third. 
Fruit was particularly well shown, the Grapes being especially numerous 
and good. For four bunches in two varieties, Mr. Vallance was first with 
w'ell-finished examples of Black Alicante and Lady Downe’s; Mr. Nash, gar¬ 
dener to the Duke of Beaufort, being a close second, and Mr. J. Ellicott a 
good third, and there were six other fairly good lots shown. Mr. F. Edwards 
was first with two bunches of Lady Downe’s, Mr. Vallance second, and Mr. 
W. Nash third, all having well finished bunches. Mr. Nash was first with 
two large but not particularly well coloured bunches of Black Alicante ; Mr. 
W. Taylor, gardener to Alderman Chaffin, being second with small but very 
w'ell finished bunches, and Mr. Vallance a good third, and there were seven 
other exhibits in this class. Muscat of Alexandria was fairly well shown by 
several growers. Mr. Ellicott wms first, and Mr. M. Marshall, gardener to 
M. Whitwell, Esq., second. Pears were not so fine and plentiful as usual. 
The first prize for six dishes, and which also carried with it the silver Knight¬ 
ian medal of the Eoyal Horticultural Society, was awarded to Mr.E. Cox, who 
had fine fruit of Beurrd Bachelier, Beurrd Diel, Josephine de Malines, Glou 
Mor 9 eau, Easter Beurrd, and Bergamotte d’Esperen. Mr. W. Bye was a 
good second, and Mr. E. Hall third. With four dishes Mr. J. Marshall was 
first, having very good fruit of Easter Beurrd, Beurrd Diel, Alexandre 
Lambre, and Durondeau. Mr. Bye was again second, and E. Hall third. 
In the single dish class Mr. Hall was first with very fine fruit of Glou 
Mor 9 eau ; Mr. Apling, gardener to W. Baker, Esq., second with equally fine 
Beurrd Diel; and Mr. J. Lee was third with Alexandre Lambre, over-ripe, 
but still very delicious. The competition in all the Apple classes was very 
close, and probably some of the sorts were never seen in better condition. 
With six dessert sorts Mr. J. H. Vallance was first, having very fine Cornish 
Gilliflower, Kentish Pippin, Cox’s Orange Pippin, King of the Pippins, Blen¬ 
heim Pippin, and Bibston Pippin. Mr. Bannister was a close second, and Mr. 
J. H. Virgo third. Mr Vallance was also first with four sorts, Mr. Virgo 
being second, and Mr. Bannister third. Cox’s Orange Pippin was the 
favourite variety in the single dish class, and the prizewinners were Messrs. 
E. S. Cole, C. Francis, and T. Bush. Culinary Apples were veiy fine and 
highly coloured. Mr. W. M. Baker was first with six varieties, having 
excellent dishes of Malster, Beauty of Kent, Eoyal Busset, Hanwell Souring, 
Blenheim Pippin, and Alfriston. Mr. E. Francis was second, and E. Hall 
third. With a single dish Mr. W. M. Baker was first with very fine Beauty 
of Kent; Mr. Bush second with very good Kentish Fillbasket, and Mr. 
Vallance third with Blenheim Pippin. Several fairly good collections of 
fruit were shown, Mr. Nash being first with fairly good Alicante and Muscat 
of Alexandria Grapes, Medlars, a Melon, Beurrd Diel Pears, and Apples. 
Vegetables were particularly good and numerous. The best collection 
was staged by Mr. W. M. Baker, Gloucester, who had good Asparagus, 
young Carrots, Wheeler’s Solid Bed Celery, Veitch's Autumn Giant Cauli¬ 
flowers, Wheeler’s Extra Fine Sprouts, Giant Zittau Onions, Snowflake 
Potatoes,'Golden Ball Turnips, and Student Parsnips, all in excellent con¬ 
dition. Mr. Bannister was a good second, and Mr. E. T. Hill, third. Mr. E. 
Miller had the best brace of Cucumbers, and was followed by Mr. W. Cooper, 
the third prize going to Mr. M. Cole. 
HULL.— NOVBIIBER 20th and 219T. 
When we consider the fact that no preparations whatever were made 
before September of the present year tor holding a Chrysanthemum Show 
in Hull, we are bound to express our astonishment that such a liberal and 
well-arranged schedule could be provided, and such a great and generally 
good show produced. Notwithstanding the size of the Public Booms in 
which the Exhibition was held, the Committee were almost overwhelmed 
with exhibits, and judging by the inrush at the opening of the Show, V’e 
suspect they would also be overwhelmed with visitors before its close. As 
a first Show we must record it the best we have seen, and with a continuance 
of the good and spirited management we fail to see any obstacle to prevent 
the eastern port of Hull becoming as famed for Chrysanthemum shows as 
is the western port of Liverpool. The Society is fortunate in having an 
admirable Executive Committee, with Mr. George Bohn, C.E., as Chairman, 
and Mr. Falconer Jameson and Mr. W. Hawksworth as active Honorary 
Secretaries. We also observe an imposing list of life patrons, or sub¬ 
scribers of five guineas, which have not only given the Society a good start, 
but must contribute to its stability. 
The schedule contained thirty-three classes, which brought out sixty- 
four exhibitors and 240 entries, and, judging from the appearance of 
the rooms, few could have withdrawn, for every inch of space seemed 
occupied. 
Cut Blooms .—All the principal classes for these were open, but a few 
were very properly reserved for amateurs. The chief interest naturally 
centred in the competition for the £10 prize in the class of forty-eight 
blooms, twenty-four incurved and twenty-four Japanese varieties, which 
was well won by Mr. E. Green, gardener to J. Woolwright, Esq., Mossley 
Hill, Liverpool, whose flowers must rank among the finest that have been 
staged this year. The Japanese varieties were particularly full, fresh, 
and bright, and the incurved solid, well-coloured, broad-petalled, and of 
good size. The varieties were, of incurved, back row : Alfred Salter, 
John Salter, Empress of India, Prince Alfred, Queen of England, Princess 
of Wales, Golden Empress, and, as may be imagined by its position, a 
