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Messrs. Livermore and Cherry contributing pyramid Pompons, and 
Messrs. Livermore and W. Clark standards, none being superior. 
Miscellaneous Plants. —Very conspicuous amongst these were the 
Orchids in competition, as well as the fine group contributed by Mr. 
Salter, which the Judges highly commended. For six specimens 
Mr. Salter won chief honours with good examples of Cypripedium 
Harrisianum, Odontoglossum grande with three spikes, Coelogyne 
ocellata, Dendrobium heterocarpum, Vanda cterulea, and Oncidium 
crispum. Mr. Young followed, having a fine Dendrobium nobile, 
Calanthes, and Zygopetalum Mackayi. Trios were shown by Messrs. 
Salter, A. Holmes, and Poole, while'in the single specimen class Mr. 
Salter took the lead with an exceedingly fine plant of Masdevallia 
tovarensis bearing about five dozen flowers. Mr. Clark had the best 
four fine-foliage plants—viz., Dracaena Youngi, Croton Weismanni, 
Corypha australis, and Croton majesticus—all healthy specimens of 
moderate size ; Mr. H. Wright, gardener to Mrs. Hyatt, Palace Eoad, 
and Mr. Cherry taking the other prizes in that order. Several good 
collections of Ferns were also contributed, Mr. Young having four 
handsome plants, and winning the principal prize. His Adiantum 
gracillimum, A. Farleyense, Gymnogramma peruviana argyrophylla, 
and a golden-coloured seedling of the same genus were in first-rate 
condition. Messrs. Poole and H. Wright competed in the same class 
with creditable examples. 
Fruit was not largely shown, but three dishes of dessert Pears from 
Mr. W. Hall, gardener to W. Stevens, Esq., Tulse Hill, which were 
placed first in the class, were even, of fair size, and well ripened. 
Dessert Apples were also well shown by Mr. W. Collins, gardener to 
T. Schizman, Esq., Clapham Park, and kitchen Apples by Mr. E. 
Yates, gardener to S. Lutwyche, Esq. Mr. Holmes, gardener to T. 
Wallace, Esq., Clapham Common, had the best black Grapes—two 
well-coloured bunches of Alicante, Mr. W. Howe securing the same 
position in the white Grape class with Muscat of Alexandria small 
but ripe. Vegetables were satisfactorily represented, the prizewinners 
being Messrs. Young, Swain, Cherry, Sandy, Yates, and Collins. 
Amongst the contributions not in competition were two bunches of 
Gros Guillaume weighing 9 tbs. from Messrs. Lane Brothers, Brixton 
Road, and fairly coloured. Messrs. J. Peed & Son, Norwood Road, 
also had two bunches of Grapes—Alicante weighing lbs., and Treb- 
biano weighing tbs. Mr. Salter sent fruits of his Cucumber Selborne 
Rival, which were highly commended, as were also two dozen hand¬ 
some blooms of the white sport from James Salter—Lady Selborne. 
Mr. Todman exhibited a plant of a new Azalea named Master John 
Connell, a hybrid between A. obtusa and A. Todmani, with small 
deep red flowers, the petals rounded, and the general appearance 
very neat. A certificate was awarded for it. 
STOKE NEWINGTON.— November 13th and 14th. 
As one of the oldest and at the same time one of the most impor¬ 
tant shows in the neighbourhood of London, the Stoke Newington 
Chrysanthemum Exhibition possesses more than ordinary interest, 
and it has gained a well-deserved fame for the high quality both of 
blooms and plants there shown. The present season’s display was 
no exception to the rule, well maintaining the credit of the Society in 
all respects, entries being quite as numerous as usual, the competition 
keen, and the general freshness of the exhibits most satisfactory. 
The Lecture Hall in Defoe Road, Church Street, was chosen for the 
occasion, as it has served the same purpose several years previously, 
and the arrangements were well conducted under the superintendence 
of the Secretary, Mr. W. Goldsmith, to whose efforts the steady pro¬ 
gress ot the Society is largely due. 
Plants. —The various classes for these were well filled, several very 
handsome collections being shown, though there was a deficiency in 
others that has not been so noticeable in some previous years’ shows. 
The finest specimens were those in the class for ten plants in pots 
not exceeding 12 inches in diameter and arranged for effect, the 
veteran exhibitor Mr. W. Monk, gardener to W. Fowler, Esq., Ley- 
tonstone, securing the chief prize (a £7 silver cup) with a collection 
of great merit, the plants healthy, the blooms abundant, large, and 
well formed. They comprised good standard specimens of Fanny 
and George Glenny, pyramidal examples of Mrs. G. Ruridle, Golden 
George Glenny, and Venus, with Antonelli, Julia Lagravere, Sceur 
Melanie, and Lord Stanley as dwarfs. Mr. Payne, gardener to 
C. C. Payne, Esq., Cedars House, Stamford Hill, followed closely, his 
best examples being beautiful standards of Marie Stuart and Bob, 
with the dwarfs Soeur Melanie and Lilac Cedo Nulli ; these were 
exceedingly well flowered; Mr. Langford, gardener to J. Barnet, Esq., 
Coleraine House, Stamford Hill, taking the third place with but 
slightly weaker specimens. Three good lots of four standards were 
staged, Mr. Monk securing the chief award with neatly trained speci¬ 
mens of The Cossack, very well flowered ; Venus, Golden George 
Glenny, and Mrs. G. Rundle. Mr. Wells, gardener to W. A. Smee, 
Esq., The Limes, Woodbury Down, Finsbury Park, and Mr. Payne 
took the second and third positions, the last-named having two pretty 
examples of Prince Victor and Antonius. Mr. Wells contributed the 
best six Pompons—freely trained and abundantly flowered plants of 
Prince Victor, Golden, Lilac, and White Cedo Nulli, Sceur Melanie, 
and Fanny ; Mr. Payne being second with smaller plants. The 
above-named exhibitors, with the addition of Mr. Gilbey, gardener to 
B. Booth, Esq., The Cazenoves, Upper Clapton, were also prizetakers 
in other classes. 
Blooms. —There was a grand display of blooms ; a long table in the 
centre of the Hall was occupied with two lines of boxes, the space 
between these in the centre of the table being filled with Palms, 
Ferns, and similar plants, which greatly relieved the formality of the 
boxes. The leading class for competitors from the boroughs of 
Hackney and Finsbury was for twenty-four incurved blooms, in 
which Mr. Gilbey not only won chief honours but was also awarded 
a silver cup for his stand as the best twenty-four in the Show, though 
the Judges spent considerable time in determining its position, as Mr. 
Mark’s collection in the open class was extremely close in merit. 
Mr. Gilbey exhibited fine specimens of Queen of England, Mrs. Heale, 
Jardin des Plantes, Emily Dale, Princess Beatrice, Golden Eagle, 
Hero of Stoke Newington, Mrs. Haliburton, Guernsey Nugget, Lady 
Hardinge, Antonelli, Princess Teck, Rev. J. Dix, Isabella Bott, John 
Salter, AVhite Globe, Enamel, Barbara, Prince Alfred, Golden Empress 
of India, Mr. Bunn, and Refulgence. Mr. Martin, gardener to 
H. Matthews, Esq., The Cedars, Finsbury Park, and Mr. Payne 
followed in that order. In the borough classes for twelve and six 
incurved, the above, with Mr. Hawke, gardener to Miss Allan, 
I, Bethune Road, Stoke Newington, Mr. Chalkley, and Mr. Ham¬ 
mond were the prizetakers. 
The prizes in the open class for twenty-four incurved were well 
contested, the first and second collections containing extremely fine 
blooms, and were nearly equal in merit. Mr. W. Monk gained chief 
honours with a grand lot, having superb examples of all the best 
varieties. Mr. J. Udale, The Gardens, Shirecliffe Hall, Sheffield, was 
a very close second, but the first had a little more weight in his 
favour, though considering the distance the blooms had been brought 
they were very fresh, bright, and creditable. Unusually good speci¬ 
mens of Golden Queen of England, Golden Empress of India, 
Beverley, Mr. Bunn, Mrs. Heale, Lady Talfourd, Princess of Wales, 
and Venus were included. Mr. Young, gardener to G. Thompson, 
Esq., Stamford Hill, was second. Messrs. Monk, Wells, Langford, 
and Young were also the principal competitors in other classes for 
incurved blooms. The remarkably successful exhibitor, Mr. Monk, 
again led with twelve Japanese blooms, richly coloured substantial 
specimens of Peter the Great, Cry Kang, Fair Maid of Guernsey, 
Gloire de Toulouse, James Salter, Rosa Bonheur, and others. Messrs. 
Langford and Gilbey secured second and third places. The best six 
Japanese were similarly from Mr. Monk ; Mr. W. Goldsmith, Grove 
Road, Stamford Hill, and Mr. Langford following. Mr. Goldsmith 
won first prize for twelve incurved blooms in the amateurs’ class, 
and Mr. R. W. Wright, 42, Darley Road, Hackney, had a similar prize 
for twelve fine Anemcne Pompons. 
Miscellaneous plants were well shown by Messrs. Archer, gardener 
to J. Griffiths, Esq., Highbury ; Payne, Jones, Gilbey, and Hawke ; 
while the contributions not in competition were also numerous, 
prominent amongst them being a handsome collection of fruits, 
bouquets, and salads from Mr. J. Smith, 128, High Street, Stoke 
Newington ; twenty-four fine incurved blooms from Mr. Cockrane ; 
and some particularly good Mushrooms from Mr. Hawke. 
LAMBETH.—November 13th, 14th, akd 15th. 
The eighth annual Exhibition of this local amateurs’ Society was 
opened on Monday last in the Lecture Hall, Borough Road, and un¬ 
questionably indicated considerable advance upon previous shows, 
good as some of those have been. The entries also appeared to be 
more numerous, and considering the district in which the growers 
reside—within a radius of a mile and a quarter of the “ Elephant and 
Castle ”—the general quality both of blooms and plants was most 
praiseworthy. Some honorary members -who reside outside this 
radius are, however, admitted, but special classes are provided for 
them. 
In the specimen plant classes the two most noticeable were for a 
group of twelve and six standards. In the first Mr. Ball took the 
lead with well-grown Prince of Wales, Guernsey Nugget, and Fair 
Maid of Guernsey amongst others ; Messrs. Clarke and Tozer follow¬ 
ing. Mr. Tracy had the best standards, neat examples of Mrs. G. 
Rundle; Mr. Williams securing the second place. In other classes 
for plants Messrs. Howett, Williams, and Tracy were the prizetakers. 
Blooms were numerous and excellent. For twelve incurved Mr. 
Ball won chief honours with even symmetrical blooms, Beverley, 
Prince of Wales, and White Globe being especially good. Messrs. 
Tozer and Childs secured the remaining prizes; and with Messrs. 
Crisp, Williams, and Howett took the chief positions for the other 
classes. Mr. Crisp, the Honorary Secretary, was the only exhibitor 
in several of the honorary members’ classes, and staged some very 
satisfactory blooms, but his twelve Japanese, which were deservedly 
awarded the first prize, were surprisingly rich in colour, comprising 
really handsome blooms of The Cossack, Le Negre, Gloire de Tou¬ 
louse, Fulgore, and Coeur Fidele. Japanese were also beautifully 
represented in the collection from Messrs. Child, Tracy, Williams, 
Addison, and Davison, a bloom of Pere Delaux in Mr. ChihTs stand 
being remarkably fine. Anemone, reflexed, and other varieties were 
provided for and well shown. 
Messrs. J. Laing & Co., Forest Hill, contributed a handsome group 
of Palms and other fine-foliage plants, w'hich were arranged at the 
end of the room, forming an attractive group. In addition to the 
ordinary money prizes it should be remarked that several special 
prizes were given by members, and comprised a silver teapot, a 
handsome album, and a writing case, which are greatly valued by 
the recipients. 
