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was secured by Mr. W. Dance, gardener to Mrs. Lowe, Gosfield Hall, 
with very handsome Japanese and even clean incurved. Third, R. C. 
Notcutt, Esq., Anglesea Road, with good Japanese and even, but small, 
incurved. Mr. Notcutt was, however, very successful in other classes, 
and evidently pays much attention to his Chrysanthemums with good 
results. 
Mr. Lister was again first for twelve incurved, showing good blooms 
of Golden Empress, Empress of India, Lord Alcester, Prince Alfred, 
Emily Dale, Jeanne d’Arc, Lord Wolseley, Empress Eugdnie, Mrs. 
Heale, Princess of Wales, and Miss Haggas. Messrs. Dance and Messrs. 
Saltmarsh & Son, Chelmsford, followed in the order named. 
Amongst seven competitors with twelve Japanese, Mr. M. Ohenery, 
gardener to J. Limmer, Esq., Woodside, was first with beautiful 
examples of Maiden’s Blush, E. Molyneux. Avalanche, Etoile de Lyon, 
Comtessede Beauregarde, Sunflower, Val d’Andorrre, Lady T. Lawrence, 
Oracle, Madame C. Audiguier, Boule d’Or, M. Baco. Mr. Notcutt 
followed closely, only losing first place by a point or two in an imper¬ 
fect Etoile de Lyon. Sunflower and Soleil Levant were very fine. Mr. 
Lister was third. 
Five competitors entered in the amateurs’ class for twenty-four cut 
blooms, twelve incurved and twelve Japanese. W. H. Lees, gardener 
to the Duchess of Montrose, Sefton Lodge, Newmarket, took the lead 
with deep handsome blooms of incurved. Back row : A fine example 
of Alfred Salter (silver medal as the best bloom in the amateurs’ classes), 
Emily Dale, Prince Alfred, Queen of England. Middle row : Jeanne 
d’Arc, Lord Alcester, Empress of India, Lord Wolseley. Front row : 
Nil Desperandum, Princess of Wales, Refulgens, and Miss M. A. 
Haggas. The Japanese were not so good, the varieties being Etoile 
de Lyon, Ralph Brocldebank, E. Molyneux, Fair Maid of Guernsey, 
Thunberg, Madame C. Audiguier, Comte de Germiny, Avalanche, 
Soleil Levant, Madame Laing, Madame B. Bendatler, and Blanche 
Pigny. The second prize went to A. D Helford, Esq., Great Bergholt, 
who had even, well balanced blooms of both incurved and Japanese, 
and he lost the first place by very few points. The Rev. H. Berners 
was third with another meritorious stand, the blooms even, clean and 
bright throughout. 
In other cut bloom classes the Rev. H. Berners was first for six 
crimson reflexed, staging beautiful examples of Cullingfordi. For 
reflexed and Anemones Mr. Notcutt won the chief place with excellent 
blooms, Messrs. Lees and Dance also showing well. The best plants 
were in the groups, and those with which the Rev. H. Berners secured 
first honours were admirable, bearing large richly coloured blooms, E. Moly¬ 
neux, Val d’Andorre, and Meg Merrilies being very notable for their size 
and colour. The Hon. W. Lowther, M. P., followed, and Dr. R. Casley was 
third. The two leading miscellaneous groups were from Messrs. Caldecott 
and Gilbert, who were first and second respectively, both tasteful and 
effective. The most successful exhibitors of fruit were Mr. Sheppard, 
gardener to Captain Berners, Woolverstone Park, Ipswich, and Mr. 
Rogers, gardener to Lord Rendlesham, Rendlesham Hall, who had 
excellent samples of Grapes. Baskets of flowers, bouquets, and stands 
of flowers were also well shown. The Committee and supporters of the 
Society have every reason to be satisfied with their work, and the public 
of Ipswich signified their appreciation by attending in large numbers. 
BRIXTON AND STREATHAM.— November 4th and 5th. 
For a number of years the Brixton Chrysanthemum Society has 
been famed for its annual shows in the school room behind the church 
near the top of the hill, but this year larger and more imposing quarters 
were engaged for what proved to be one of the most satisfactory exhi¬ 
bitions this Society has ever held. The Public Hall near Streatham 
station was devoted to the exhibits, and for general quality and effect 
we have never seen a show of similar size to equal this. Specimen 
Chrysanthemum plants, Ferns, and foliage plants, Orchids, and Primulas, 
besides a delightful display of cut blooms in all the sections, with fruit 
and vegetables as usual, constituted an exhibition with which the 
district, the Society, the Committee, and the courteous Secretary, Mr. 
John Salter, had just cause to be amply satisfied. The fittings of the 
hall, the general elegance, the tables covered with red baize, and the 
tasteful arrangement, left nothing to be desired, and it is to be hoped 
that an abundant attendance of visitors completed the satisfaction of 
all concerned. 
Turning to the cut flowers first it may be noted that the general 
quality was very satisfactory, and it is surprising how close some of the 
competitors’collections are in merit. With twenty-four Japanese Mr. 
T. Mursell. gardener to Mrs. Burton, Tower House, Leigham Court Road, 
was first with handsome blooms of the following :—Back row : Etoile 
de Lyon, Sunflower, Fair Maid of Guernsey, E. Molyneux, M. J. M. 
Pigny, Gloriosum, Mrs. Clark, Stanstead White. Middle row : Ralph 
Brocklebank, Maggie Mitchell, Charles Sharman, Belle Paule, Val 
d’Andorre, Mrs. Thomson, Golden Dragon, Stanstead Surprise. Front 
row : Avalanche, L’Adorable, La Triomphante, Mrs. F. Jameson, Elaine, 
Comte de Germiny, Mrs. Alpheus Hardy, and Boule d’Or. 
Mr. Mursell was also awarded the Centenary bronze medal of the 
National Society for this collection, and he was followed by Mr. W. 
Howe, gardener to H. Tate, Esq., Park House, Streatham ; and Mr. S. 
Ashby, gardener to B. H. Holman, Esq., Leigham Court Road. For 
twenty-four incurved Mr. Howe took the first place, showing excellent 
blooms of Golden Empress, Empress of India, Violet Tomlin, Emily 
Dale, Alfred Salter, Lord Alcester, Princess of Wales, John Salter, 
Jeanne d’Arc, Lord Wolseley, Princess Teck, Jardin des Plantes, Beauty, 
Miss Haggas, Barbara, and Prince of Wales. 
In the specimen plant classes Messrs. Clarke, Cherry, and Weston 
were the chief exhibitors, while in fruit Messrs. Howe, Wiggins, Pearce, 
Guyett, and Bonnewell secured the leading prizes. 
FRUIT FORCING. 
Vines. — Earliest. —For affording ripe Grapes in April the Vines, 
whether in pots or planted out, must now be started. Bottom heat in 
neither case is indispensable, though in all forcing operations it hastens 
growth considerably, therefore in forcing Vines in pots place fermenting 
materials in the pit in which the pots are stood on pedestals of loose- 
brickwork, being careful not to allow the heat about the pots to exceed 
70° to 75°. Suspend the Vines in a horizontal position over the ferment¬ 
ing mateiial to insure a regular break. Syringe three times a day, 
keeping every part of the house moist by sprinklings in bright weather. 
Vines started at this season require a higher temperature to excite the- 
buds than those started later. A temperature of 50° to 55° at night and 
G0° to 65° by day will not be too much to-start with. Where no 
fermenting material is used sprinkle the floors and other available 
surfaces, but not the Vines, with guano water, 1 lb. to twenty gallons of 
water, or the drainings of stables diluted with six times the quantity of 
water at closing time two or three times a week. 
Early forced planted out Vines should have the border, or preferably 
the pathway or floor of the house if convenient, covered with 2 feet 
depth of leaves and stable litter in a state of fermentation, occasionally 
turning the material, as the ammonia given out is very beneficial to the 
Vines, and a moist genial atmosphere maintained with regularity. The 
inside border should be soaked with water or liquid manure at 90°.. 
Outside borders must be attended to ; if fermenting materials are not 
obtainable cover with a good thickness of leaves, with tarpaulin, 
shutters, or lights to throw off rain or snow. 
HousesJor Starting in December. —The pruning must not be further 
delayed, as it induces rest, and the Vines are not so liable to bleed. 
Dress the cuts with styptic or knotting as a safeguard. In pruning two 
eyes are ample for affording useful bunches, but Vines that do not 
afford bunches as large or so freely as desired should be allowed more 
buds, four to six, according to their vigour, yet with the wood stout and 
short-jointed the close pruning will mostly afford the most satisfactory 
results, as what is gained in size of bunch is lost in size of berry, 
compactness of bunch, and good finish. A good useful bunch of well- 
coloured thoroughly ripened Grapes is always appreciated, therefore 
aim at that, as size, whether of bunch or crop, is quite secondary- 
Dress the Vines, cleanse the house, having all in readiness through 
cleanliness and good order for a start at the proper time. 
Figs. — Early Forced Trees in Pots. —Where these have been placed 
outdoors they should be taken under cover to protect them from the 
cold autumn rains. It is presumed that the trees have been top-dressed, 
repotted, or had the drainage rectified, as advised in a former calendar- 
The trees should be placed in a rather dry, well ventilated house. Any 
thinning or shortening of crowded or attenuated growths should be 
attended to, and the trees dressed with an insecticide ; but they must 
first be washed with tepid softsoap solution, 8 ozs. to the gallon of water, 
using a somewhat stiff brush, especially if scale has been or is present, 
following with the same, to which sulphur has been added to bring it 
to the consistency of cream, being careful not to damage the points of 
the shoots and the embryo fruit. 
Ripe Figs early in the season are a necessity in most establishments, 
and are not difficult to obtain ; but a light well ventilated house is 
necessary, with the command of plenty of heat, having pits containing 
fermenting materials to afford bottom heat to stimulate the roots and 
assist in their feeding. The Fig requires good support, trees in pots 
needing abundance of liquid manure when growing, the trees being 
most prolific under limited root space. One of the great advantages of 
Fig culture in pots is the supply of occasional dishes from a few trees, 
a number of varieties being readily grown in a house of moderate 
dimensions, and which if forced come in at a time when the dessert is 
not too varied. Brown Turkey is the best of all Figs for any purpose 
and the best white is White Marseilles. Angelique, Col de Signora 
Bianca (flesh red), Pingo de Mel, and St. John's have yellowish or white 
flesh ; and Black Ischia, Black Marseilles, Brown Ischia, Dwarf Prolific , 
Early Violet, Bondance Precoce, Col de Signora Nera, Brown Ischia, 
Violette de Bordeaux, and Negro Largo are good dark Figs for pot 
culture, affording a long succession. 
Early Forced Planted out Trees. —Untie these from the trellis and 
prune them. Those with the roots restricted to small borders will 
require the shoots thinned where too crowded, but those not having 
the roots restricted will need a hard pruning at the upper part of the 
