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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER 
[ December 4, 1884. 
quality of the fruit was above the average. The black Grapes shown by 
Mr. Squires and Dr. Palmer were indeed handsome specimens, and to the 
uninitiated appeared to be equivalent in merit. The Judges were, however, 
enabled to detect sufficient superiority to justify them in awarding the first 
prize to Mr. Squires, who also obtained simdar honours for his highly 
meritorious white Grajjes. Apples were without doubt a fine class, and a 
conspicuous feature was provided in the enormous cooking Apples shown 
by the Rev. J. Bird. Pears were also a good class, but altogether inferior 
to the Apples. Several honorary exhibits served to enhance the attractions 
of the Exhibition, amongst them being the following :—White Grapes by 
Mr. R. Shaw; Chrysanthemums by Mr. Spiby; Pears by Mr. F. Haj-nes; 
Gloxinias (highly commended) by Mr. Ritchmgs ; Apples and Pears by 
Mr. Wesley. 
By whatever standard it was judged, the Exhibition was a success, and 
from a financial point of view will no doubt materially improve the position 
of the Society. 
SOUTH SHIELDS. 
The above Show was held on Tuesday and Wednesday in the Free 
Library Hall, Ocean Road, South Shield^, and was opened at 2 p.m. the first 
day by the Mayor, S. G. Mabane, Esq. He was supported on the platform 
by the President, J. T. Eltringham, Esq., Aldermen Redhead, Stainton, and 
James, and many of the Councillors. The Show in every way was much 
superior to any previous exhibition the Society has held. The plants were 
especially good, well trained, and well flowered. The business depression 
caused the Committee much trouble in getting in the subscriptions this year, 
but they put forth extra efforts, and although not receiving so much money 
at the doors as last year they will be able to pay th^ir way, and with 
better times they hope to make this Show equal to any in the north of 
England. 
For a group of Chrysanthemums and other flowering and fine-foliage 
plants, Mr. Henry Small, gardener to J. C. Stevenson, Esq., Westall was 
first with an effective arrangement, in which were some fine Chrj^santhe- 
mums. Mr. William East, florist, Fowles, South Shields, was second; and 
Wm. Forsyth, gardener to George Garins, Esq.,Monkton Hall, was a good third, 
and had there been a fourth place Mr. P. Blanshard, gardener to Dr. Gibb, 
Sandyford Park, deserved it. For six large-flowering Chrysanthemums there 
were three competitors. Mr. George Corbett, gardener to John Liddell, 
Esq., Benwell Hall, has generally won the principal prize, and Mr. Blan¬ 
shard second ; but this time it was reversed. The latterbs plants were splen¬ 
did, symmetrical, not too formally trained, and yet every flower shown so 
well above the foliage. His best plants were Alfred Salter, Bronze Jardm 
des Plantes, Empress of India, Golden Empress, and Guernsey Nugget. 
Mr. Geo. Corbett was a close second ; and Mr. Thomas Richardson, gardener 
to George Mays, Esq., Simonside Hall, a good third. For three large-flowering 
varieties Mr. Corbett and Blanshard were first and second, and Mr. Smailes 
third. Mr. Corbett was also first for a single specimen, and the same for 
four Pompons, fine plants of Blonde Beauty, Aimde Ferriere, Beauty, and 
Cassandra. Mr. Thomas Richardson was a very good second with similar 
varieties. The same exhibitor was first for two plants and one plant. In 
the class for Japanese varieties Mr. Corbett followed up his former success, 
being first, followed closely by Mr. Blanshard ; and Mr. Ennis, florist. The 
Deans, was third. For Anemone-flowered the entries were small, but Mr. 
Richardson received the first prize. The amateurs—that is, persons who do 
not keep a gardener—showed very well. Mr. Jos. Dowell, North Shields ; 
Mr. Kennedy and J. Harrison, South Shields, took the remaining positions. 
They are all working men, and their exhibits were creditable to their skill. 
In the plants Primulas, Cyclamens, and especially table plants, were well 
represented and competed for. In the latter there were eleven competitors, 
Mr. Jenkins, Durham, being first; Mr. T. Rutherford, Durham, second; and 
Mr. G. Corbett, third. 
Cut flowers showed a considerable improvement as compared with those 
of last year, and formed a striking feature. It is to be hoped that in another 
year the Society may offer better prizes for cut blooms, and then make the 
competition equal that with the p’ants. For twelve incurved blooms Mr. 
T. B. Morton, Bowden Bridge, Darlington, was first with fine blooms of 
Alfred Salter, Beverley, Duchess of Roxburgh, Hetty Barker, Queen of 
England, Lady Hardinge, Lady Slade, Golden Queen of England, and White 
Globe. Each flower was large and well formed, and attracted much atten¬ 
tion. Mr. Fred. Bolton, gardener to Sir H. A. Clavering, Bart., Axwell Park, 
was second with very fresh flowers, but smaller than those in the first stand ; 
and Mr. Robert Charlton, gardener to T. Heppell, Esq., Birtley, was third. 
With six incurved blooms the exhibitors were placed the same as for twelve. 
For twelve reflexed blooms Mr. Morton was again first, followed by Mr. 
Charlton. The same exhibitor was also first for six reflexed, and Mr. Bolton 
second. For twelve Japanese blooms Mr. Morton again took first with 
splendid blooms of Elaine, Baronne de Prailly, Boule de Neige, Cry Kang, 
and Comte de Morny ; Mr. F. W. Jameson, Queen’s Dock, Hull, being second 
with very good flowers, but smaller than the first. For six Mr. Morton 
and Mr. Jameson were placed ia the same position. For twelve bunches of 
Pompons Mr. Bollom was first and Mr. Thomas Richardson second. Mr. 
Charlton showed an excellent stand, but was disqualified for having too 
many bunches. 
Hand bouquet.^ and epergnes were a fane lot, Mr. W. O’Farrell, Sunder¬ 
land, being first ; and Mr. Gorget, the same place, second. For the best 
epergne, Mr. T. Rutherford, Durham, was first; Mrs. Adams second ; and 
Mr. Mark Hutchinson, florist, Newcastle, third. 
Grapes were not numerous, but Mr. Smaile’s bunches of Gros Colman well 
deserved the first honours. Tne bunches were 3 to -1 lbs. each, large in berry, 
finely hammered, and well finished. Mr. William Jenkins, Aldin Grange, 
was second. Mr. Smailes was also first with white Grapes. 
The arrangements of the Show were most satisfactory, Mr. Charles Wood 
and Mr. R. Robson supervising the staging. To guide the Judges Cannell’s 
catalogue is the standard, which gives to exhibitors general satisfaction. 
After the Exhibition was over, the Committee, along with the President, 
J. T. Eltringham, Esq., supported by the Mayor, S. G. Mabane, Esq., Alder¬ 
man Stainton, and Councillor Smith, dined at the Golden Lion Hotel; Mr. 
Adam Hope, Vice-President, in the vice chair. There was also present Mr. 
J. Wright, ex-Treasurer. The President proposed the prosperity of the 
Society in a few well-chosen words, coupled with the name of the Hon. 
Secretary, Mr. Bernard Cowan, who briefly replied, and the agreeable pro¬ 
ceedings drew to a close. 
YORK. 
The fourth annual Chrysanthemum Exhibition in connection with the 
Ancient Order of York Florists was held on the 2Gth, 27th, and 28th ult. in 
the Yorkshire Fine Art and Industi ial Institution. Each exhibition held by 
the Society has shown a decided improvement, not only in numbers but in 
the quality of the exhibits. York has been famous for many years for its 
summer horticultural exhibitions, deservedly occupying a place in the 
front rank of similar exhibitions in the United Kingdom. Owing to the 
energy, foresight, and broad-mindedness of the above-mentioned Society’s 
officials, York is rapidly attaining—if it has not already attained—"an 
equally honourable and prominent position among the Chrysanthemum 
exhibitions of the country. 
The large hall in which the principal portion of the exhibits were 
displayed is one of the best rooms in the kingdom for such a purpose ; 
long, broad, lofty, and well lighted, with galleries along two sides, and 
balcony, orchestra, and organ at one end. From various positions in these 
galleries capital views of the floral arrangements below may be obtained, 
and the Executive Committee and courteous Secretary, are to be congratu¬ 
lated on the unqualified success achieved in such an important matter. 
Notwithstanding the immense proportions of this room, it was found to be 
too small, and consequently the vegetables were exhibited in the south 
gallery, and the fruit in the north gallery, the central hall being utilised 
as a corridor, and containing the groups of miscellaneous plants arranged 
for effect, the outlines being diamond-shaped. 
Amongst the exhibits not for competition were splendid examples of 
incurved, Japanese, and Pompon (cut blooms Chrysanthemums), contri¬ 
buted by Mr. Morton, Mowden Bridge Nursery, Darlington ; these wei e 
massive, clean, and fresh, and by far the best specimen blooms in the 
Exhibition. Messrs. H. Cannell ife Sons of Swanley, Kent, contributed a 
brilliant display of double and single Zonal Pelargoniums. 
The first prize for group of plants arranged for effect was easily won by 
Messrs. Simpson & Sons, of Heworth, with an excellent group ; the secon 1 
prize was awarded to Mr. T. H. Hingston of Clifton ; the third to Dr. Baker, 
and fourth to Mr. J. Buckle of Monkgate. The silvercup offered for the best 
group of Chrysanthemums arranged for effect was won by the Lord Mayor 
of York with an admirable group ; Mrs. Gutch, of Holgate Lodge, being a 
good second ; Messrs. Hingston and Baker being third and fourth respectively. 
In the class for twelve specimens, large-flowering Chrysanthemums, distinct, 
the first prize was won by Mr. T. Smith with a capital lot of bright, clean, 
and healthy plants bearing good flowers; Miss Steward of Bishopthorpe 
being very close with well-flowered and dwarfer plants, a few points only 
dividing the first and second ; the third prize being awarded to Mr. Hingston, 
and fourth to Dr. Baker. In the class for six Japanese Mr. Smith was again 
to the front, Mias Steward second, and Dr. Baker third. In the cut-flower 
classes the principal winners were Mrs. T. H. Cook, Hall Croft, Mirfield; 
D. Wilson, Esq., Alderman Richardson, R. F. Jameson, Esq., Hull, and A. 
Pease, Esq., M.P. 
In the fruit department Apples were in strong force, the most meritorious 
coming from Hereford. Pears were well represented, and some good Grapes 
were shown, two bunches of Gros Colman being particularly fine. With 
black Grapes Messrs. G. H. Shaw, Howden ; G. Bateson, Yarborough; and 
F. B. Frank were the prizetakers. For white Grapes Messrs. G. H. Shaw, 
F. B. Frank, and Alderman Melrose took the lead. For a collection cf» 
Apples Messrs. J. Watkins, Pomona Farm, Hereford; J. T. Hingston, and 
D. Wilson were the prizetakers. The best baking Apples were shown by 
Mr. G. J. Hutchinson and Lord Wenlock ; and the best dessert Apples by 
Messrs. T. M. Weddall and G. M. Hutchinson. 
Vegetables were very fine, the entries being very numerous and the com¬ 
petition keen. The prizetakers were A. Pease, Esq., M.P., A. J. Cholmley 
Esq., and Mr. R. H. Bower, Welham Hall.—J. U. S. ’ 
NEWPORT, MONMOUTHSHIRE.— November sZth 
This was the first Chrysanthemum or autumn Show of the Newport 
Horticultural Society, aud as an Exhibition it proved an encouraging success. 
Of late years no Horticultural Society in the west of England or South 
Wales has evinced more enterprise than this one, and the introduction of a 
good autumn show is a step in the right direction, as hitherto a show of the 
kind could not be seen nearer than Bristol. The Society enjoys the patronage 
of the leading residents of the district, and is favoured with the aid of two 
courteous and energetic Secretaries and a good Committee, amongst which 
there are some able gardeners and amateurs, and we hope the Show under 
notice will be the forerunner of many good exhibitions. First shows as a 
rule are not well filled, as exhibitors cannot tell what to do or what to 
expect in competition ; but this feeling was in no way visible at Newport, as 
the exhibits were numerous and very meritorious. The Albert Hall was the 
place selected for the Show, and it is well adapted for such displays. The 
plants in pots were arranged all round with the stove plants, the cut blooms 
and fruit being on the centre tables, and the effect, especially in the evening 
and looking down from the balconies, was extremely pleasing. 
In the first class for six varieties of Chrysanthemums, large-flowering, 
distinct, Mr. H. J. Davies was first with well-flowered plants of George 
Glenny, Mrs. G. Rundle, Julie Lagravere, Princess Teck, Guernsey Nugget, 
and Baron Beust. The next position was taken by Mrs. Cartwright’s gardener 
with smaller plants. In the class for four Japanese, distinct, Mr. Davies 
was again first with capital plants of Hiver Fleuri, Sultan, Fair Maid of 
Guernsey, and Thunberg. Mrs. Cartwright was second with rather too 
formal tied plants, and Mr. Fothergill third with a fine Marquis of Lome and 
Fair Maid of Guernsey; but James Salter was past its best, and White 
Dragon not fully in bloom. Pompons were the poorest; but the standard- 
trained plants were excellent, Mr. W. Graham winning first with Golden 
Thread, Miss Mary Morgan, Angele, Mastic," Fair Maid of Guernsey, and 
King of the Crimsons. The heads were 2 feet in diameter and beautifully 
flowered. The second-prize plants from Mrs. Cartwright were smaller. In 
the class for four plants, distinct, but no restriction as to form, Mr. Davie=, 
Mrs. Cartwright, and Mr. Fothergill were the prizetakers with very showy 
specimens, Mr. Brunlees, Julie Lagravere, George Glenny, and Herewarl 
being the best sorts. The third-prize collection contained one especially 
