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Stuart, Mr. Astie, Regulus, Perle, Mr. Wyness, and Antonius in ad¬ 
mirable form. Three stands of Japanese varieties were exhibited in 
the class for twelve blooms, and Mr. R. Strong was accorded first 
honours for specimens of great size, and some very brilliant in colour. 
Yellow and Red Dragons were fine, especially the former, Fulton and 
Cry Kang, bright; and Elaine, very large. Mr. W. Monk followed 
with smaller but even blooms, Mr. Donald securing the third position. 
A first-class certificate was awarded to Mr. Peachey, Stamford Hill, 
for an incurved Chrysanthemum named Angelina , said to be a sport 
from Lady Slade, which it resembled in form, but the colour was 
more in the way of Barbara, though lighter. 
A few fine-foliage plants with some miscellaneous exhibits were 
also contributed, but they do not demand special mention, though the 
handsome collection of Chrysanthemum blooms from Mr. Cochrane, 
Finsbury Park, deserve noting. Taking the Exhibition generally it 
was very satisfactory, and Mr. Goldsmith may be complimented upon 
the success that has attended his efforts. 
PUTNEY AND DISTRICT. 
The third Exhibition of this Society was held in the Assembly 
Rooms, Putney, on Tuesday last, and was by far the finest display 
that has been seen there ; indeed the groups of Chrysanthemums have 
probably never been surpassed at any show’. The large room was 
crowded with plants almost from the floor to the ceiling, and the cut 
blooms on the central tables with fruit and plants for table decoration, 
combined to render the effect highly imposing. It is quite clear that 
this district includes excellent cultivators, and their endeavours to 
improve themselves in their calling and afford a rich floral treat to the 
inhabitants of the district will, we trust, meet with the support they 
deserve from the affluent section of the local community. 
The limited time and space at our disposal compel us to refer to the 
Show in the briefest possible terms. In the chief class a collection of 
Chrysanthemums in not less than twenty varieties, to occupy not 
more than 40 superficial feet of space, the first prize, a silver cup, 
was w r on by Mr. Harding, gardener to T. D. Galpin, Esq., Bristol 
House, Putney Heath, with a splendid group, the plants being on 
single stems, each having from four to eight blooms of the first exhi¬ 
bition size and quality, and the foliage w’as as good as the blooms. 
John Salter was remarkably fine, and a reflexed pink variety resem¬ 
bling Wells’ Queen commanded attention by its extraordinary flowers. 
Mr. Ward, gardener to H. Hoskier, Esq., Solna, Putney, was an 
extremely close second; Golden Empress of India, Barbara, and 
Faust in this group were not surpassed if equalled by any plants in 
the Show. Mr. Handley, gardener to Miss Pearson, Victoria Road, 
was placed third with a most meritorious group, and Messrs. Mahood 
and Son, Windsor Nursery, Putney, fourth with a collection little 
inferior. Mr. Stevens, St. John’s Nursery, Putney, and Mr. Bennett, 
gardener to F. Rodwell, Esq., Feldheim, Park Road, Wimbledon, were 
worthily awarded extra prizes for collections of undeniable merit. 
Mr. Bentley, gardener to Sir T. Gabriel, Bart., Edgcumbe Hall, 
Wimbledon, well won the foremost position in the class for six plants 
inll^-inch pots with healthy informally trained specimens; Mr. 
Pithers, gardener to F. C. Williams, Esq., Munster House, Fulham, 
being second. For three plants the chief prize was won by Mr. Hos¬ 
kins, gardener to W. V. Williams, Esq.; and for a single specimen 
honours fell to Messrs. Bentley, Mahood & Sons, and Hoskins in the 
order named. The last-named exhibitor received the chief prize for 
six Pompons, followed by Mr. Ansell, gardener to G. Reid, Esq., 
Coombe Villa, and Mr. Pithers. For three plants Messrs. Bentley, 
Hoskins, and Pithers were the prizetakers ; and for specimen plants 
Mr. Hoskins and Messrs. Mahood & Son. As a rule the plants were 
much too closely tied, and more freedom is highly desirable. 
Of cut blooms the display was not extensive, but the winning 
stands contained many excellent flowers. Mr. Berry, gardener to the 
Countess of Leven and Melville, Roehampton House, was the premier 
exhibitor, being first for twenty-four blooms, twelve blooms, and 
six blooms, incurved varieties ; second for twelve and first for six 
Japanese blooms. Mr. Holmes, gardener to G. M. Storey, Esq., Night¬ 
ingale Lodge, Balham, was second for twelve incurved blooms, the 
remaining prizes in these classes falling to Messrs. West, Bentley, 
and Holmes. Messrs. Mahood & Son had the chief prize for Japanese 
varieties with very large and fine blooms ; but Mr. Berry’s stand con¬ 
tained brighter flowers. 
Several collections of Ferns were staged which call for no comment, 
the prizes going to Mr. Stevens ; Mr. Martin, gardener to J. Bran- 
dreth, Esq., Devon Lane, Wimbledon ; and Mr. Handley. Primulas 
were largely represented, the first-prize plants of Mr. Woodhams, 
gardener to R. Davis, Esq., St. Ann’s Hill, Wandsworth, being very 
dwarf and good ; the second (Mr. Ward), also good ; and the third 
(Mr. Mahood’s), very fresh. Zonal Pelargoniums from Mr. Bennett 
and Mr. Bartley—the prizetakers—were well flowered, and plants for 
table decoration were clean, bright, and good, the successful com¬ 
petitors being Messrs. Bennett, Pithers, and Bentley. 
Fruit was good. The first prize for black Grapes was won by Mr. 
Martin with Black Hamburgh in excellent condition ; the second by 
Mr. Ward with admirably finished Lady Downe’s : and third by Mr. 
Bennett with Black Alicante. Mr. Ward staged in the class for 
white Grapes Muscat of Alexandria of superior quality, and easily 
secured the foremost place, Mr. Bentley being second with the same 
variety, and Mr. Martin third with Early Ascot Frontignan of ex¬ 
cellent flavour. Culinary Apples were very fine, and dessert Apples 
good ; Pears only of moderate quality. The principal prizetakers in 
those classes were Messrs. Haines, Ward, Fanning, and Pragnell, 
gardener to F. J. Baring, Esq., M.P., The Cedars, Roehampton. 
Prizes were given by Mr. Stevens for groups of plants arranged 
for effect, Mr. Pithers easily securing the first position ; by Mr. 
Mahoed for bouquets of Chrysanthemums, and Mr. Moore for hand 
bouquets, Mr. Pragnell being the winner in both classes. Many of 
the bouquets were much crowded, and were consequently passed by 
the Judges. Prizes were also offered for stove and greenhouse plants, 
and won by Mr. Stevens and Mr. Pithers. 
A luncheon was held after the completion of the judging, G. H. 
Pitt, Esq., a valued supporter of the Society, presiding, supported by 
Mr. Moore the courteous Secretary. 
WALTON AND HERSHAM. 
As usual a remarkably beautiful and attractive display greeted the 
numerous visitors to the Walton Show on Tuesday last, both plants 
and blooms being excellent; indeed, some of the collections of the 
latter have rarely been surpassed. Mr. G. Masters, the courteous and 
enthusiastic Secretary, deserves much credit for the satisfactory 
arrangements, and we regret that the limited time at our disposal 
only permitted us to give a comparatively brief report. 
Plants .—The collections of six dwarf incurved varieties were very 
effective and good. A very fine bank at one end of the building was 
formed of the plants in this class, the specimens being healthy and 
remarkably well flowered. The first prize, consisting of a watch value 
four guineas, was awarded to Mr. Lavey, gardener to Mrs. Wilson, 
Walton, the varieties represented being Alfred Salter, Mrs. Forsyth, 
Mrs. Dixon, George Glenny, Dr. Sharpe, and Christine, even and 
handsome. The second position was accorded to Mr. Burns, gardener 
to H. A. Riggs, Esq., Hersham, who followed very closely with simi¬ 
larly well trained and profusely flowered specimens, some of the 
varieties being a little past their best, but otherwise indicating very 
careful culture. Mrs. G. Rundle and Mrs. Dixon were particularly 
fine. Mr. Reynolds, gardener to Mrs. Allen, Weybridge, was third 
with a fair collection. The collections of four formed a bank at the 
opposite end of the room, and, though not quite so compact as those 
in the first class, the flowers were of good size and very abundant. 
Mr. Cornhill, gardener to E. Pettit, Esq., Oatlands, secured the chief 
award with neat examples of Mrs. G. Rundle and Yenus among 
others. The second prize went to Mr. Millican, gardener to Mrs. 
Cobbett, Walton, with specimens but little inferior to the first. Mr. 
Polley, gardener to H. Rogers, Esq., Oatlands, took the third prize 
with bright specimens. 
Standards were fairly well shown, but not in great numbers. For 
four large-flowering varieties Mr. Millican was accorded the chief 
honours with admirably grown and well trained specimens, Mrs. G. 
Rundle and Mrs. Dixon being especially noteworthy ; Mr. Polley 
was a good second, but the specimens were rather loosely trained. 
Mr. Cornhill obtained the third place with moderately good plants. 
Mr. Burns had the best pair of standards, and Mr. Lavey followed 
closely, both staging fine examples of Mrs. G. Rundle and Mrs. 
Dixon. Mr. Lavey staged the best single Pompon, and large-flowered 
specimens, healthy, vigorous, and bright. 
Pompons were very numerous and extremely good. For six dwarf 
plants Mr. Reynolds was first with even and handsome specimens, 
Calliope, Antonius, Louisa, and Mdlle. Marthh being the most note¬ 
worthy. Mr. Cornhill was a close second. Bob, Mr. Astie, and 
Antonins bearing a profusion of blooms. Mr. Millican was a fair 
third, his Dick Turpin was particularly bright; Messrs. Lavey and 
Polley sharing equally well in the class for pairs. Mr. Polley had 
four handsome standards and easily secured the premier prize, the 
varieties Antonius, Marie Stuart, Madame Montels, and Marguerite 
de Coix being finely represented; Messrs. Cornhill and Millican 
followed, but far behind. Messrs. Lavey and Reynolds were the 
prizetakers for pairs. 
Cut Blooms .—There were five entries in the open class for twenty- 
four incurved blooms. Mr. Strong, gardener to Mrs. D. Reid, Vir¬ 
ginia Water, staged the premier collection of twenty-four in the open 
class, the blooms being large and of excellent form ; especially note¬ 
worthy were Guernsey Nugget, Yenus, Lady Harding, Baron Beust, 
Princess of Wales, Barbara, Nil Desperandum, and Empress of India. 
This very handsome collection well merited its position. The second 
prize was awarded to Mr. Burns for a fine collection, including an 
extraordinary Empress of India, with Lady Talfourd, Faust, and 
Yenus among many others extremely fine. Mr. Hill, gardener to 
A. Savory, Esq., Chertsey, was placed third with smaller but even 
blooms. Mr. J. Strong, gardener to H. Sweet, Esq., Weybridge, was 
first with twelve, Lady Harding and Nil Desperandum being the most 
remarkable. Messrs. Millican and Lavey secured the remaining prizes 
in that class with creditable specimens. In the Society’s district 
class for twenty-four incurved varieties Mr. Reynolds was an excellent 
first with blooms of good substance, Messrs. Burns and Cornhill 
taking the second and third prizes in that order. With twelves 
Messrs. Burns, Polley, and Reynolds were the successful exhibitors, 
all staging very good specimens. Mr. Cornhill was placed first with 
a beautiful collection of twelve reflexed varieties, including fine 
specimens of Progne, Chevalier Domage, Dr. Sharp, Ariadne, and 
Wells’ Queen. Messrs. Reynolds and Polley took the remaining 
prizes. 
Japanese varieties were well shown, the blooms being unusually 
large and bright. Mr. J. Strong had the premier collection of twelve, 
comprising handsome blooms of Gloire de Toulouse, Triomphe du 
