482 JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. t Member 25, isso, 
hill Park, Messrs. Allan and Early, being the prizetakers. Mr. Ware 
also staged two handsome collections of Anemone Pompons—namely, 
six and twelve, and obtained the principal prize in each class with 
fine examples of Calliope, Mr. Astie, Antonins, Madame Montels, Mrs. 
Wyness, Rose Margaret, and Regulus. 
Several classes were devoted to such plants as Primulas, table 
plants, Epiphyllums, G-esneras, &c., in all of which there were note¬ 
worthy specimens ; but the most remarkable of all were the plants 
of Gesnera zebrina, for which Mr. D. Buchanan, gardener to Dr. 
Siemens, .Sherwood Park, obtained the first prize. They were in 
uncommonly vigorous health, the foliage large and richly coloured, 
while they were flowering most profusely, forming a really handsome 
group. Some of the Primulas were also well flowered, particularly 
those from Messrs. Beilby and Henderson. The best six table plants 
were contributed by Mr. G. Goldsmith, gardener to P. C. Hardwicke, 
Esq., Tunbridge, who had elegant and useful plants of Aralia Yeitchi, 
Grevillea robusta, Dracaena Guilfoylei, and Casuarina sumatrana, all 
in ti-inch pots and very healthy. Among the not-for-competition 
exhibits were the following—From Mr. Early, a large and handsome 
specimen of Chrysanthemum Peter the Great, dwarf-trained, more 
than 4 feet in diameter, and bearing nearly two hundred fine blooms ; 
the training was excellent, and the plant was greatly admired. From 
Mr. H. Cannell flowers of Zonal Pelargoniums and Primulas, very 
bright and attractive. But the most charming of all the miscellaneous 
exhibits was a group of Calanthes and Sonerila Hendersoni from Mr. 
W. Miles, gardener to D. Harris, Esq., Lamberhurst. The Calanthes 
were flowering very freely, but the chief feature of the group was 
the Sonerila. The plants were of various sizes, but the majority were 
in 60-size pots and in admirable condition for decorative purposes, 
the peculiar silvery-spotted foliage and abundant rosy flowers being 
remarkably handsome. Some handsome specimens of Poinsettia 
pulcherrima major were exhibited by Mr. J. Charlton ; they were in 
6-inch pots, very compact in habit, branching, and bearing several 
large heads of bracts, which possessed somewhat of a rosy tinge. 
This variety is admirable for decorative purposes, as it is surprisingly 
effective. 
Fruit was very abundant and good, about 230 dishes being staged, 
and the display of Apples and Pears was surprising, a wide table 
stretching half the length of the hall being entirely occupied with 
the entries in those classes. For a collection of twelve dishes of 
fruits only two competitors appeared, the first prize being secured by 
Mr. Henderson with excellent Grapes, Pears, and Apples. Of the 
first-named the Black Alicante were notable for their well-finished 
appearance ; while the Beurrd Diel and Glou Morgeau Pears, with 
King of the Pippins, Blenheim Pippin, and Cox’s Orange Pippin, were 
of good size and colour. Mr. J. Allan was second with clean well- 
grown fruits, one bunch of Gros Colman Grapes being well finished 
and large. The best three bunches of black Grapes were the finely 
coloured Black Alicantes from Mr. A. Bashford, gardener to Mrs. 
Stoddard Douglas, Chilston House; Messrs. Allan and Henderson 
following with smaller bunches and berries. Mr. IV. Johnston, gar¬ 
dener to the Marchioness Camden, Bay ham Abbey, Avon the premier 
prize for white Grapes with three good bunches of well-ripened 
Muscat of Alexandria. In the class for six dishes of dessert Pears 
there were six exhibitors, Mr. Goldsmith being placed first with fine 
fruits of Beurrd Diel, Beurre d’Amanlis, Doyenne du Comice, and 
Conseiller du Cour. For three dishes of culinary Pears Messrs. 
Johnston and Goldsmith secured the prizes, the first Avith extremely 
large examples of Uvedale’s St. Germain, Yerulam, and Catillac. Mr. 
Henderson had the best six dishes of dessert Apples, even and Avell- 
coloured fruits of Ribston Pippin, Blenheim, and Golden King among 
others. Messrs. Goldsmith and Allan followed closely. Mr. Hender¬ 
son held a similar position in the corresponding class for culinary 
Apples, staging Northern and Yorkshire Greenings in excellent 
style, Mr. Goldsmith and Mr. K. Maher, gardener to Mrs. Foster, 
Boyne House, securing the remaining prizes. Of the classes for 
threes and single dishes it is not necessary to speak in detail, but the 
majority were excellent. 
The Avhole Exhibition Avas a very creditable one to the Society, but 
with additional funds at their command no doubt even better results 
Avould be obtained, as many of the prizes might be advantageously 
increased in value, 
RICHMOND. 
As ail effective and handsome floral display the Exhibition held at 
Richmond on Tuesday and Wednesday last is entitled to rank among 
the finest Chrysanthemum shows of the season. The spacious and 
beautiful assembly rooms of the Castle Hotel, in which the numerous 
exhibits Avere so tastefully arranged, are admirably adapted to displays 
of this character, the successful disposition of varied plants and 
flowers being considerably facilitated by harmonious surroundings. 
Groups of miscellaneous plants, Chrysanthemums predominating, 
forming fine masses of colour at the sides of the rooms, agreeably 
relieved by graceful Palms and Ferns, Avhile long tables bore the 
numerous collections of cut blooms. Fruit was well represented, 
Apples especially ; Pears being shoAvn in fair condition. Vegetables 
Avere good, table decorations attractive, and the miscellaneous exhibits 
both abundant and of excellent quality. Altogether the second 
autumn Exhibition of the Society Avas a decided success, and the 
Committee Avith their able Secretary, Mr. Albert Chancellor, have 
reason to be well satisfied with the results of their efforts. The follow¬ 
ing is a necessarily brief review of the principal classes, the short 
time at our disposal compelling us to curtail the report. 
The groups of Chrysanthemums formed the chief feature of the 
display in the larger of the two apartments, eight exhibitors com¬ 
peting. Mr. G. Harding, gardener to J. D. Galpin, Esq., Putney, 
secured the principal aAvard with healthy vigorous specimens bearing 
unusually handsome blooms ; Mrs. Beckford, Orford House, Ham, 
and Captain Webb, Riverside, Twickenham, obtaining the second and 
third places with similarly attractive groups. Mr. E. Beckett, gar¬ 
dener to J. P. Currie, Esq., Sandown House, Esher, staged some good 
specimen plants, and many other fine collections were contributed. 
The cut blooms were generally of good substance, clean, well formed, 
and numerous. The collection of eighteen incurved varieties were 
excellent; Mr. H. West, gardener to H. Hoskins, Esq., Putney, staging 
the finest examples ; but the class for tAvelve incurved Avas by far the 
strongest, there being a dozen competitors, all exhibiting well. Mr. 
W. R. Strong, gardener to Mrs. D. Reid, Virginia Water, Avas an excel¬ 
lent first, closely followed by Mr. J. Hill, gardener to A. Savory, Esq., 
Chertsey ; Mr. West; and Mr. G. Kent, gardener to Lord Brabazon, 
Coombe End, Kingston. Japanese varieties constituted a grand dis¬ 
play, the best collection of twenty-four being from Messrs. Beckett, 
Strong, and J. W. Moorman, gardener to Miss Christy, Coombe Bank, 
Kingston, all exhibiting handsome and brightly coloured blooms very 
close in merit. TAvelve Japanese were well shoAvn by Mr. Hill, w’ho 
also had the finest stand of Anemone varieties. 
There were eighteen entries in the class for four dishes of Apples, 
Mr. W. Fanning, The Convent, Roehampton, and Mr. F. R. Kinghorn 
taking the chief prizes with fine specimens. Pears were not so 
numerous nor so good ; but collections of fruit and Grapes Avere well 
shown by Mr. Hudson, gardener to A. J. Atkinson, Esq., Gunnersbury 
House, and Mr. W. Bates, gardener to J. E. Meek, Esq., Poulett 
Lodge, Twickenham. The competition for the special prizes Avas 
generally good, and the miscellaneous exhibits numerous. 
During the afternoon of the opening day a large and aristocratic 
company asssembled; H.R.H. Princess Mary also honouring the 
Society by visiting the Exhibition. 
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The usual monthly dinner of the Horticultural Club took 
place at the Club House, Arundel Street, Strand, on Tuesday, the 
16th. There was a large attendance of members. The following 
have recently been elected members :—Thomas B. Heywood, Esq., 
Reigate ; J. Adams, Esq., Tavistock Street; C. F. Hore, Esq., Hol¬ 
den, Beckenham ; and E, Badger, Esq., Birmingham. 
- A correspondent sends us the following note —“ The 
recently formed Finsbury Park and District Amateur 
Chrysanthemum Society held its first annual Exhibition at 
the Holloway Hall on 16th and 17th inst. The Society has begun 
in a small way, but there is every reason to believe that it will 
develope and increase largely in importance in the course of a 
few seasons. As it is, the Show reflected great credit upon the 
Committee and the indefatigable H onorary Secretary. The exhibits 
Avere arranged in the small hall; but if the Society meet with 
the encouragement and support it deserves and the Committee 
anticipate, the large hall may possibly be utilised in future years. 
In several instances the plants were very fine, and the cut flowers 
contributed by Mr. Cochrane, Superintendent of Finsbury Park, 
were also well worthy of notice. The effective decorations of the 
hall were supplied from the establishment of Messrs. Cutbush and 
Son of Highgate ; and Mr. Howes of Blackstock Road, nurseryman, 
exhibited some plants, but they were not for competition. Messrs. 
Rundell, Charlett, and Boyd were the chief prizetakers.” 
- The cut floAvers of Salvias staged by Mr. H. Cannell of 
Swanley at the Royal Horticultural Society’s last meeting, and at 
the Royal Aquarium on the following day, attracted the attention 
of many visitors, who were apparently unacquainted with the 
beauty of some species and varieties at this dull season. But if a 
few flowers were sufficient to awaken so much admiration, it can 
readily be imagined that a house 100 feet loDg full of Salvias of 
such brilliantly-coloured forms as Pitcheri, splendens Bruanti, 
