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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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Searle following closely as second and third in the order named. Mr. 
Dolling followed up his previous successes by securing the premier 
award for six distinct reflexed blooms, Cloth of Gold King of Crimsons, 
Golden Christine, Cullingfordi, and Felicity. Mr. Searle was a close 
second. Mr. Stiles occupied the leading place for six large Anemone- 
flowered with substantial blooms of Miss Annie Lowe, Lady Margare! - , 
and Gluck. Mr. Searle and Mr. G. Foster were second and third 
respectively. For six Japanese Anemone blooms Mr. W. Satterly, 
gardener to A. Matthew, Esq., Braddon Villa, Torquay, easily won the 
first place ; second, Mr. Searle. For six blooms, any one variety of 
reflexed, Messrs. Dolling and Searle were first and second, both staging 
Cullingfordi. Mr. Foster with Empress of India, and Mr. Stiles with 
Golden Empress, took first and second for six blooms of any one variety 
of incurved. For the same number of any white variety of Japanese 
Mr. Dolling won with superb Avalanche; Mr. Searle second, showing 
the same s irt. Very good specimens of Boule d’Or secured for Mr. 
Foster the first prize. For six of any one yellow variety, Mr. Searle, 
following with Mr. Ralph Brocklebank. Mr. G. Cox, gardener to 
W. Fitzherbert, Esq., was first for the same number of any other 
colour in the Japanese section with grand Etoile de Lyon, one of which 
was selected as the premier Japanese bloom. 
For a group of not less than eighteen varieties of Chrysanthemums 
in pots, arranged for effect in a circle of 8 feet diameter, Mr. Searle 
was placed first with dwarf healthy well grown plants, carrying good 
flowers. Mr. F. Ferris, gardener to J. W. Kimber, Esq., Cockington, 
second. For the best miscellaneous group Mr. W. Satterly was first with 
a bright arrangement, and Mr. F. Ferris second. Mr. C. H. Alder, 
gardener to W. B. Fortescue, Esq., Octon, with a well grown plant of 
Val d’Andorre, secured first place for the best specimen Japanese. Mr. 
G. Lea, gardener to W. Lavers. Esq., Upton Leigh, won the chief prize 
for Orchids, and Messrs. Peter Veitch & Co. with other local firms con¬ 
tributed to the diversity of the Exhibition. 
HIGHGATE, FINCHLEY, AND HORNSEY.—Nov. 5th and Gth. 
The Exhibition held by this Society on Wednesday and Thursday 
last week afforded abundant proof that there is no decline in the 
activity of Chrysanthemum growing in the above neighbourhood, for a 
more satisfactory display could not well have been desired. The 
arrangement was well carried out by Mr. Theobald. The Northfield Hall, a 
spacious lofty building, in which the more important classes were 
staged, was filled to overflowing, and a spacious marquee was also 
literally crammed. The long list of special prizes numbering thirty 
offered by residents, and thirty-two classes in the schedule proper, wiil 
show at a glance the great interest and attention shown, to the satis¬ 
faction of all concerned. 
Groups and trained specimen plants were magnificent. Mr. J. 
Brittain, gardener to F. Reckitt, Esq., Highgate, received the highest 
award for a group in a space of GO square feet, the prizes being offered 
by the President to the Society, and the silver medal of the National 
Chrysanthemum Society. In this collection all classes of the Chrys¬ 
anthemum were represented, the foliage being excellent and the front 
plants very dwarf. The second prize was awarded to Mr. Vince, the 
London Cemetery Company. For six Pompons Mr. H. Eason, gardener 
to B. Noalcs, Esq., secured first honours with evenly balanced and well 
flowered plants, Marie Stuart, Eynsford Gem, and Soeur Melanie being 
noteworthy. For a single specimen plant of W. Robinson fully 5 feet 
in diameter, and carrying several hundred good blooms. Mr. J. Brook, 
gardener to W. Reynolds, Esq., The Grove, was deservedly awarded the 
first prize. The same exhibitor was again to the front with six 
trained Japanese, perfect specimens of cultural skill, and comprised Miss 
Gorton, Madame Baco, Margot, Bertie Rendatler, Avalanche, and 
Chinaman. Mr. G. Sanders, gardener to Mrs. Dawson, occupied the 
gecond place, and Mr. Eason the third, all exhibiting well. 
Cut Blooms .—A silver challenge vase, value £10 10s., but which from 
its appearance we should have thought was of greater value, was offered 
by the President, Vice-Presidents, and patrons, for twenty-four cut 
blooms, distinct, twelve incurved and twelve Japanese. Mr. J. Brittain 
won this coveted trophy with the following :—Incurved : Lord Alcester, 
Lord Wolseley, Emily Dale, Queen of England, Alfred Salter, Golden 
Empress, Empress of India, Violet Tomlin, good ; Princess of Wales, a 
grand built flower ; Lady Harding, Mrs. Shipman, Miss Idaggas. 
Japanese : George Daniels, E. Molyneux, Condor Sunflower, fine ; Mar¬ 
guerite Marrouch, Gloriosum. Stanstead Surprise, Carew Underwood, 
good ; Criterion, W. Holmes, Etoile deLvon, grand ; and Avalanche—a 
very even and solid collection. Mr. W. Hodges, gardener to Mrs. 
Crossely, Cholmondeley Park, second, with a fine Japanese stand, and 
conspicuous blooms of Empress of India, John Salter, Princess of Wales, 
and Miss Haggas. Mr. Bushby, gardener to D. C. Thomas, Esq., was 
placed third for a good collection. In the class for twelve Japanese Mr. 
Hodges was first with good blooms of Edwin Molyneux, Avalanche, 
Mons. Bernard, Etoile de Lyon, Madame C. Andiguier, Val d’Andorre, 
Sunflower, a well built flower of Mr. C. Wheeler, Criterion, Mdlle. 
Lacroix. J. Delaux, and Madame Laing. Mr. G. Quelch, gardener to 
W. W. Howard, Esq., Sheppard’s Hill, was a very good second, Alba 
fimbriata in his stand was lovely, and Mr. E. Rowbottom, gardener to 
H. R. Williams, Esq. (the President), third, among others Etoile de 
Lyon, Stanstead White, Condor, and Belle Paule were highty finished 
blooms. 
For twenty-four Japanese Mr. E. Rowbottom secured premier 
honours with beautiful examples of Etoile de Lvon, Val d’Andorre, 
Boule d’Or, Edwin Molyneux, Stanstead White, Comte de Germiny, 
Hamlet, Condor, Golden Thread, Avalanche, Belle Paule, G. Daniels, 
Madame C. Audiguier, Volunteer, Sunflower, Charlie Charman, Mons. 
Tarin W. Holmes, Mdlle. Lacroiu, Edward Audiguier, Maiden’s Blush, and 
a new variety named Feu Melusche. Mr. J. Brooks received second 
honours. No third prize offered. 
For thirty-six, eighteen Japanese and eighteen incurved, Mr. T. 
Caryer, gardener to A. G, Meissner, Esq., Weybridge, was placed first 
for the following—Miss Haggas, Violet Tomlin, Lord Alcester, John 
Salter, Princess of Wales, Mrs. Heale, Prince Alfred, Jeanne d’Arc, Lady 
Hardinge, Mrs. Coleman, Jardin des Plantes, Lord Wolseley, Mrs. Ship- 
man, Barbara, Perle Precieux, Princess Beatrice, Nil Desperandum, 
Mrs. Dixon, Edwin Molyneux, Mrs. J. Wright, Marsa, Solcil Levant, 
Val d’Andorre, Florence Percy, Madame C. Audiguier, Sunflower, Louise 
Leroy, Madame Laing, Stanstead White, Madame Baco, Criterion, 
Belle Paule, Mr. C. Orchard, J. Delaux, J. R. Pearson, and L’Or du 
Japon. Mr. R. Aitken, gardener to M. Goodall, Esq., Highgate Road, 
was placed second for a good collection. 
Several good boards of six, one variety, were staged ; the best came 
from Mr. W. R. Hodges with Empress of India, Messrs. Brittain and 
Bushby being second and third respectively with Queen of England and 
Empress of India. Mrs. B. D. Crane offered prizes for six blooms any 
of the Queen family, which made an interesting class, Messrs. Brittain, 
Bushby, and Clement being placed in the order of their names. For 
twelve incurved in the members’ class the relative positions of first, 
second, and third awards was made to Messrs. Brittain, Brooks, and 
Hodges for collections very fresh and clean. Six Japanese one variety 
was well contested, and Messrs. Rowbottom, Bushby, and Brooks were 
placed in order of their names, all exhibiting Avalanche in fine con¬ 
dition. Pompons were extremely well shown, a long stage being 
occupied with selections of disbudded sorts. A silver challenge cup, 
value £5, was offered, open to amateurs only, for eighteen cut blooms,, 
distinct, nine incurved and nine Japanese. Mr. D. B. Crane was 
deservedly awarded this trophy for a neat and. beautiful collection, 
consisting of Jeanne Delaux, Sunflower, La Triomphante, Madame 
Audiguier, Mons. Bernard, Avalanche, Stanstead White, Edwin Moly¬ 
neux, and Val d’Andorre, Prince Alfred, Empress of India, Violet Tomlin, 
Mrs. Dixon, Lady Hardinge, and H. Shoesmith. Mr. J. Sears was placed 
second, and Mr. E. Linfield third. For twelve Japanese and twelve 
incurved in separate classes (amateurs) Mr. Crane secured both first 
prizes, Messrs. Sears, Shorten, and Rundle sharing the other awards. 
Anemones and reflexed were well shown, Messrs. Neary, Quelch, 
Aitken, and Bushby being the principal successful exhibitors. Bouquets, 
buttonholes, and epergnes were numerously exhibited, and many taste¬ 
ful arrangements received their share of admiration. The National 
Chrysanthemum Society’s bronze medal we observed was awarded to 
Mr. D. Crane for a fine stand of Avalanche against six competitors. 
Space will not allow us to particularise further notable features of this 
well-managed Exhibition. 
RYDE, ISLE OF WIGHT.— Noveiibek J5th and Gth. 
The Exhibition held on the above dates proved a very great success. 
The plants were better than usual, and the cut blooms from the 
amateurs showed immense progress. The gardeners’ classes also showed 
great improvement. The Chairman, J. 0. Brook, Esq., C.C., and the 
Secretary, Mr. Jas. Eley, are to be congratulated on the excellent dis¬ 
play and the increased interest taken in the Society. The first prize 
group came from Mr. Tamplin, florist, whose plants were dwarfer than 
the second from Mr. Attrill, gardener to Mrs. Ratcliff, although the 
latter had some very fine flowers. The third prize went to Mr. F. Sutton. 
The first prize for six plants went to Mr. G. Wilkins, gardener to 
W. S. Ridley, Esq., The Castle, St. Helens, for fine bushes bearing good 
blooms ; Mr. A. Tolby, gardener to S. E. Ridley, Esq., St. Helens, was 
second. For three plants of incurved varieties Mr. Wilkins was again 
first, and for three plants of Japanese Mr. A. Tolby was first with some 
good plants; Mr. Quinton, gardener to W. Woods, Esq., second ; Mr. 
Wilkins third. 
Cut Blooms .—The chief prize in the open class was offered for thirty- 
six cut blooms, eighteen incurved and eighteen Japanese, distinct. This 
was secured by Mr. J. Agate, Havant, with some very fine blooms, Mr. 
Wilkins being a very good second, Mr. J. Woods third. Mr. Winter, 
gardener to Mrs. Harvey, Shanklin, was first for Anemones, Mr. Agate 
second, Mr. J. 0. Brook third. The prize for six of any one incurved 
brought out some of the best blooms in the Show, Mr. Wilkins beiDg first 
with Lord Alcester, Mr. Agate second, Mr. J. 0. Brook third. First 
prize in the corresponding class for Japanese was won by Mr. Winter ; 
second, Mr. Gatrell ; third, Mr. Taplin. 
The large class limited to the Island consisted of forty-eight cut 
blooms, twenty-four incurved and twenty-four Japanese. Mr. Wilkins 
was again first, Mr. Harrington second, Mr. Winter third. For twenty- 
four varieties, twelve incurved and twelve Japanese, Mr. Winter was 
first and Mr. Wilkins second. For twelve incurved, distinct, Mr. 
Wilkins was first, Mr. Winter second, Lady Harper Crewe third. For 
twelve Japanese, Mr. R. Solly, gardener to Lady Oglander, Nunwelf, 
was a good first, with fine blooms ; Mr. Wilkins second, Lady Crewe 
third. The chief prizes for Anemones and reflexed were won by Mr. 
Winter, Mr.J. Woods, Mr. J. 0. Brook, and Mr. Taplin. For six white 
Japanese Mr. R. Solly was first, Avalanche being good ; Mr. J. Woods 
second, Mr. Winter third. 
The class for forty-five blooms, set up in triplets, decorated with Fern 
or other foliage, brought six collections, and made a good display. Mr. 
J. 0. Brooks was first, Mr. Taplin second, Mr. A. Tolly third, Mr. Winter 
