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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ November 20, 18 0. 
fine condition, while trained specimens and groups were alike good. 
There was a very large display of fruit and vegetables, the arrangements 
being well carried out by Mr. Bates, the courteous and painstaking 
•Secretary. 
Groups .—There were five collections arranged, and the best came 
from Mr. Orchard, gardener to Major-General Arbuthnot, Thorpe, whose 
plants were of the highest quality, the flowers being exceptionally fresh 
and massive. Mr. E. J. Sims, gardener to J. M. Pimm, Esq., High Street, 
Staines, gained second honours for a well-arranged collection, the plants 
being dwarfer, but the quality was not so good. Mr. Thos. Cox, gardener 
to W. Hackwood, Esq., Herne House, and Mr. Hutchins, gardener to 
■C. Ashby, Esq., Cambridge House, were placed third and fourth re¬ 
spectively, both exhibiting well. In the several classes for trained 
standards and dwarf plants, Messrs. Cox, Atherby, Sims, and Orchard 
took the principal prizes. 
Cut Blooms. —In the class for twenty-four incurved, not less than 
eighteen varieties, Mr. J. Tomlin, gardener to E. Ashby, Esq., was 
placed first for a very even collection, consisting of Queen of England, 
Golden Empress of India. Lord Wolseley, Empress of India, Lord 
Alcester, Violet Tomlin, Golden Empress, Empress of India, Prince 
Alfred, Princess of Wales, Lord Alcester, Violet Tomlin, Miss Haggas, 
Charles Gibson, Hero of Stoke Newington, Princess Teck, Jardin des 
Plantes, Empress Eugenie, Norman Davis, Jeanne d’Arc, Lady Hardinge, 
Mrs. Heale, Hero of Stoke Newington. Mr. Sturt, gardener to L. L. 
Cohen, Esq., Englefield, was a very close second, and Mr. Ager third. 
For the best twenty-four incurved, not less than twelve varieties, Mr. 
‘Orchard secured the first award with Queen of England, Lord Alcester, 
Alfred Salter, Golden Empress, Queen of England, Emily Dale, Alfred 
Salter, Emily Dale, Venus, Refulgence, Miss Haggas, Princess Teck, 
Mrs. Heale, Mr. Brunlees, Jeanne d’Arc, Refulgence, Cherub, Mrs. 
Heale, Hero of Stoke Newington, Mr. Brunlees, Princess Teck, Miss 
Haggas, Mrs. Heale, and Mrs. Shipman. Messrs. Atherly and Bubb 
were placed in the order of their names. For twelve incurved Mr. T. Cox 
was to the front with good blooms of Jeanne d’Arc, Mr. Brunlees, 
Mabel Ward, Violet Tomlin, Mabel Ward, Princess of Wales, Mr. 
'Brunlees, Jeanne d’Arc, Mr. Brunlees, White Venus, Antonelli, and 
Mrs. Dickson. Mr. W. Markham, gardener to Mrs. Hall, and Mr. 
•Codings were awarded the second and third prizes. 
Similar classes were provide 1 for Japanese ; all the stands were 
composed of fresh, large, and bright blooms. In the open class of 
twenty-four the competition was very keen, and Mr. J. Tomlin was 
placed first with Avalanche, Mr. C. Wheeler, Mons. Bernard, Stanstead 
White, Sunflower, Madame C. Audiguier, Edwin Molyneux, Avalanche, 
Madame Baco, Gloriosum, Etoile de Lyon, Mons. Freeman, grand ; 
Carew Underwood, Fair Maid of Guernsey, J. H. Laing, Sunflower, 
Bertha Flight, Val d’-Andorre, Mr. H. Cannell, Mrs. H. Canned, Belle 
Paule, Criterion, Condor, and Marsa ; a superb collection. Mr. A. 
Short secured second honours, being only a very few points behind the 
first prize stand ; and Mr. Hutchins w r as third, both exhibiting in good 
form. 
In the gardeners’ class for twenty-four Japanese Messrs. Markham, 
Bubb, and Orchard received the awards in the order of their names, all run¬ 
ning each other closely. Mr. Markham’s collection consisted of Baronne 
de Prailly, Thunberg, Edwin Molyneux, George Daniels, Thunberg, Mar¬ 
guerite Marrouch, Avalanche, Baronne de Prailly, Mdlle. Lacroix, 
Madame C. Audiguier, Avalanche, Yellow Dragon, Madame C. Au¬ 
diguier, Roi des Japonais, fine ; Criterion, Yellow Dragon, Jeanne Delaux, 
Triomphe de la rue des Chalets, Florence Percy, Val d’Andorre, Mr. H. 
■Cannell, Balmoreau, and Jeanne d’Arc. For twelve blooms Mr. Ridley, 
gardener to F. Melville. Esq., gained the first prize, Mr. Cox the second, 
and Mr. Proudfoot, gardener to H. L. Manning, Esq., the third. The 
class for large Anemones brought several collections, the best coming 
from Mr. Orchard ; it consisted of two Lady Margaret, two Jeanne 
Marty, Gluck, George Sand, Sabine, Marguerite Villageoise, Miss Annie 
Lowe, Mdlle. Cabrol, and Mrs. Pethers. Mr. Ager was second and Mr. 
Hutchings third. Reflexed blooms were also remarkably fine, the prizes 
falling to Messrs. Orchard, Collings, and Ager in the order here given, 
and for Pompons, Messrs. Orchard, Hutchings and Proudfoot were first, 
second and third respectively. 
Primulas, table plants, Cyclamens, and Zonal Pelargoniums, were 
plentifully exhibited, and received their share of admiration. Bouquets 
were fairly good, but the first and second prize exhibits for a floral 
ornament composed of Chrysanthemums and Ferns were very tastefully 
done indeed. Mrs. Mieville was first with a light and pretty arrangement, 
Mrs. Harris second, and Miss Jessie Mieville third. Very fine Pears were 
exhibited by Messrs. Ager, Hutchings, and Sims, who secured the awards ; 
the dish of Pitmaston Duchess sent by Mr. Ager were good indeed. 
Messrs. Bradley, Whitman and Orchard were the prizetakers in the 
order of their names for good collections of vegetables, of which there 
were numerous contributions. 
TEDDINGTON.— November 13th and 14th. 
An earnest horticultural enthusiasm has for some years distinguished 
the amateurs at Teddington, and to this Mr. W. Furze of The Roselands, 
Mr. Howard, and Mr. Douet have very materially contributed. Mr. 
Furze, in particular, has helped very greatly in the development of the 
•Chrysanthemum Society and Show, both by his personal influence 
amongst the residents in the district, and by contributing liberally from 
his garden handsome examples of all the leading Chrysanthemums. 
Mr. Douet has also worked well in the same interest, and they have 
been supported by a good Committee, so that it was not surprising last 
week that the Show proved one of the best the Society has yet held, 
both in the number and quality of the exhibits, all the space available in 
the Town Hall being taken advantage of for groups, specimen plants, 
and tables of cut blooms, fruit, vegetables, and floral decorations. The 
arrangements were well managed by Mr. Anderson, the Secretary, 
assisted by several members of the Committee. 
The principal class was that for twenty-four incurved and twenty- 
four Japanese, the first prize being a five-guinea challenge cup. This 
was won by Mr. E. Coombs, gardener to W. Furze, Esq., with handsome 
blooms in both sections, deep clean incurved and bright fresh Japanese. 
Mr. T. Higginson, gardener to Lieutenant-General Vialls, Teddington 
House, and Mr. W. Cave, gardener to Mrs. Holberton, The Cedars, were 
second and third respectively, both showing capital blooms. With 
twenty-four incurved and the same number of Japanese Mr. Coombs 
was first in both classes, the varieties being as follows :—Incurved : 
Emily Dale, Princess Teck, Violet Tomlin, Lord Wolseley, Beauty, 
Barbara, QueeD of England, Alfred Lyne, Perle Precieuse, Lord Alcester, 
Mrs. Heale, Golden Empress of India, Ada Spaulding, Prince Alfred, 
Hero of Stoke Newington, Miss Haggas, Princess of Wales, Mrs. ■ 
Shipman, Jeanne d’Arc, John Salter, Empress Eugenie, Mrs. Coleman, 
Empress of India, Refulgence. The Japanese were Etoile de Lyon, 
Stanstead Surprise, Sunflower, Florence Percy, Val d’Andorre, M. Dffiaux, 
Stanstead White, W. W. Coles, Mr. Wellam, E. Molyneux, Volunteer, 
Marsa, Gloriosum, Mrs. Wright, Hamlet, Madame C. Audiguier, M. Ber¬ 
nard, Album Fimbriatum, M. Elliott, Belle Paule, and Japonais. The 
three prizes in these classes were gained by Messrs. Cave, Futcher, and 
W. Davis, gardener to T. P. Chappell, Esq., Weir Bank. In a number 
of smaller classes the same exhibitors also had good stands of blooms. 
In the group and plant classes the principal prizes were won by 
Messrs. Rickwood, gardener to Lady Freake, Fulwell Park, Twickenham ; 
T. Gregory, gardener to F. Weymouth, Esq., Bushey Park ; Higginson, 
and Sallows. The fruit and vegetables were good, the floral decorations 
as usual being very tasteful. 
WIMBLEDON.— November 13th and 14th. 
The Drill Hall is an excellent place to hold an Exhibition, and the 
one here noticed had a good effect, the groups of plants being around 
the sides of the hall with tables running the whole length of the 
building, on which were placed the cut blooms and fruit. The boxes 
of blooms on each side of the table were divided by a row of table 
plants, Primulas and Cyclamens, which had a pretty effect. The 
arrangements were carried out in an efficient manner by the Hon. 
Secretary, Dr. Walker. 
For a group of Chrysanthemums in pots, to cover a space not 
exceeding 40 feet super, for which a silver cup was offered as first 
prize, Mr. W. Ware, gardener to L. Walters, Esq., Woodhayes, 
succeeded in winning easily, the plants being exceedingly tall, but 
carrying blooms which were remarkable for high quality. Mr. W. 
Springthorpe, gardener to N. H. Alexander, Esq., Roehampton, was a 
good second ; Mr. W. Luff, gardener to J. T. Schwann, Esq., Oakfield, 
Wimbledon Common, third. Mr. W. Thornton, gardener to T. E. 
Crocker, Esq., Draymont, with a capital plant of Golden Circle, won 
premier honours for a specimen Pompon. For a miscellaneous group 
of plants, not to exceed 40 feet super, Mr. Bradford, gardener to 
H. B. Wallace, Esq., was an easy first ; Mr. W. "Ware second. 
Cut blooms were the most important feature of the Exhibition. The 
principal class was that for forty-eight blooms (twenty-four incurved in 
not less than eighteen varieties, and twenty-four Japanese, distinct), a 
challenge cup value fifteen guineas being offered for the first prize, for 
which five competed. Mr. Mease, gardener to F. Tate, Esq., Downside, 
Leatherhead, was placed first with superior incurved blossoms andjgood 
Japanese, the varieties being as follows :—Back row : Princess of Wales, 
Lord Alcester, Golden Queen of England, Jeanne d’Arc, Lord Alcester, 
Bronze Queen, Golden Queen of England, Golden Empress. Middle 
row : Mrs. S. Coleman, Violet Tomlin, Princess of Wales, Miss M. A. 
Haggas, Mrs. S. Coleman, Golden Empress, Mrs. Heale, John Salter. 
Front row : Mrs. W. Shipman, Mrs. N. Davis, Cherub, Violet Tomlin, 
Empress Eugdnie, Lady Dorothy, Hero of Stoke Newington, C. Gibson. 
The Japanese were—Back row : Edwin Molyneux, Stanstead White, 
Madame J. Laing, R. Brocklebank, T. de la rue des Chalets, Mrs. 
W. Clark, Puritan, Etoile de Lyon. Middle row : Saran Owen, W. W. 
Coles, Mrs. Cannell, W. Wheeler, Condor, H. Cannell, Mrs. Irving Clark, 
Gloriosum. Front row : G. Daniels, M. Marrouch, Mons. H. Elliott, 
Sunflower, Meg Merrilies, Thunberg, Avalanche, Stanstead. Surprise. 
Second, Mr. C. Beckett, gardener to C. H. Bryant, Esq., Twickenham, 
with larger incurved but somewhat stale, the Japanese being of superior 
quality. Mr. C. Gibson, gardener to J. Wormald, Esq., Morden Park, 
Mitcham, third. 
For twelve incurved and twelve Japanese, distinct, Mr. C. Gibson 
was an easy first, staging flowers of good quality, the varieties being 
Miss Haggas, Golden Empress, John Salter, Golden Queen of England, 
Cherub, Princess of Wales, Princess of Teck, Mrs. S. Coleman, Empress 
Eugenie, Princess Beatrice, Nil Desperandum, and Violet Tomlin. 
Japanese: E. Molyneux, Boule d’Or, Val d’Andorre, Etoile de Lyon, 
Lady Lawrence, Mrs. F. Jameson, Maiden’s Blush, Meg Merrilies, Sarah 
Owen, Mrs. C. Wheeler, Grandiflorum, and J. Delaux. Second, Mr. 
Alderman, gardener to G. Hatfield, Esq., Morden Hall, Mitcham, some¬ 
what smaller; the last named succeeded in winning premier honours for 
twelve incurved, distinct, with medium sized neat blooms. Second, Mr. 
W. Palmer, gardener to the Right Hon. Hume-Dick, Thames Ditton 
House. The same two exhibitors occupied similar positions for twelve 
