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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ December 4, 1890. 
classes unfortunately proving the weakest point in the Show, instead of 
being, as was hoped they would be, the strongest. The challenge cup 
was offered for twenty-four blooms, twelve incurved and twelve 
■Japanese—eighteen varieties ; but in this class there was only one com¬ 
petitor, he being an amateur grower with very small flowers, especially 
in his incurved. 
It was believed that the fact of the cup having to be won three con¬ 
secutive times to become the property of the winner, and the money 
prize with it 10s., being too small, accounted for the lack of entries. A 
strong effort will be made by the Committee to render this class more 
•attractive next season. 
The exhibitors of miscellaneous groups not for competition, were : 
J. Smith, Esq., Bond Street; Lieut.-Colonel Davis, J.P, Highfieid 
House, Hinckley ; M. Foxwell, Esq., Manor House, andB. Hurst & Sons, 
the Nurseries. Burbage, near Hinckley. The winner of the challenge 
cup, John Burchall, was also winner of the first prize for group of 
■Chrysanthemums, staging a neat group, lacking diversity of colours. 
The Committee and Hon. Sec. are very energetic and hard workers, 
and will doubtless, as they have affiliated their Society with the N.C.S., 
■soon succeed in their endeavours to make their Show one of the best in 
the county of Leicester.—W. K.W. 
MANCHESTER. 
The annual Exhibition of Chrysanthemums by the above Society 
was held in the Town Hall, and was in every respect an excel¬ 
lent Show, and is considered to be the best autumn display that has 
been brought together by this Society. 
The principal attraction, or as one visitor puts it, “ the great sensa¬ 
tions,” were arranged upon a continuous table running through the 
centre of the entire length of the spacious hall, while a table across one 
end under the orchestra contained a magnificent bank of Carnation 
Miss Joliffe, exhibited by Mr. J. Jennings, gardener to Leopold de 
Rothschild, Esq., Leighton Buzzard. These were in themselves a centre 
of attraction, and were deservedly awarded a special prize. A similar 
award was also made to Samuel Barlow, Esq., of Stakehill, Castleton, 
for his splendid collection of about 100 dishes of Apples and Pears, 
grown in his gardens at Llandudno, and many of which were exhibited 
recently at the Gfuildhall, London. Among other exhibits that received 
special recognition we noticed a stand of a very pretty new seedling 
■Croton, Mrs. Usher, from the gardens of R. E. Warburton, Esq.. Arley 
Hall. Among nurserymen’s exhibits, Messrs. Dickson & Robson of Old 
Millgate, Manchester, had a tastefully arranged bank of Palms, Ericas, 
'Cyclamen, &c., edged with small pots of a pretty and most useful 
•Selaginella Emiliana. Messrs. Dickson, Brown, Tait also put up a 
beautiful table of fresh healthy plants of similar varieties edged with 
Maidenhair Ferns ; Messrs. Clibran & Sons, Sale, collection of miscel¬ 
laneous Chrysanthemum blooms, some dozens of well finished blooms of 
Etoile de Lyon were much admired ; while the Home for Flowers was 
represented by a table of splendid trusses of popular winter-flowering 
Zonal Pelargoniums of all shades, the whites being specially noticed ; 
Agnes, Sir Percival, and Swanley White were some of the best. 
Apples and Pears were largely exhibited by the following firms : — 
Richard Smith & Co., Worcester ; Messrs. Caldwell & Sons, Knutsford ; 
Clibran & Sons, Manchester. 
Cut Blooms were superior in a few classes to any exhibits of former 
years. The principal class for forty-eight blooms in thirty-six varieties 
■was secured by Mr. Goodacre, gardener to the Earl of Harrington, 
Elvaston Castle, with well finished flowers. Among his best were Lord 
Alcester, Golden Empress, John Lambert, Empress of India, Miss 
M. Haggas, Alfred Salter, &c. Japanese.—Ralph Brocklebank, Mrs. 
Wheeler, Jeanne Delaux, Avalanche, and Meg Merrilies. We failed to 
find the second prize stand in the above class. For twenty-four 
Japanese there was good competition, and some remarkably well finished 
blooms of good depth. First prize, Mr. Kirkman, gardener to J. Stan- 
ning, Esq., Broadfield, Leyland, Preston, a new exhibitor, and one who 
is certain to be heard of again, judging from the excellence of his 
blooms, both in Japanese and incurved. Mr. Kirkman has been a suc¬ 
cessful exhibitor for several years at Chorley and Bolton, and with the 
advanced position of his blooms at Manchester we hope to hear of him 
among the best growers of the day. His best were Etoile de Lyon, 
E. Molyneux, Golden Dragon. M. J. Pigny, Carew Underwood, Criterion, 
Avalanche, Pelican, Ralph Brocklebank, and Baronne de Prailly, all 
excellent. Second prize, J. Tompkinson, Esq., Wellington Hall, Tar- 
porley. Third, J. Lamb, Esq., Renwood House, Bowden. Equal third, 
A. Heine, Esq. 
For twenty-four incurved A. Heine, Esq., Fallowfield, won first 
honours with a good stand of blooms, his best being Prince of Wales, 
Alfred Salter, Queen of England, Empress of India, Golden Empress, 
Miss Tomlin, Jeanne d’Arc, &c. Second, J. Tomkinson, Esq., with a nice 
lot. Lord Alcester, Miss V. Tomlin, Empress of India, Golden Empress, 
Mrs. Haggas, Jeanne d’Arc. For twelve Japanese Mr. Kirkman was 
ahead of his competitors with similar blooms to those in his twenty-four 
-stand. Second, J. Tomkinson, Esq. Third, A. Heine, Esq. For twelve 
incurved Mr. Kirkman took first honours, with splendid floweis of the 
usual kinds. Second, A. Heine, Esq. For thirty-six miscellaneous 
blooms there was close competition. First prize fell to T. F. Waters, 
Esq., Bonnay Villa, Withington. Second, S. T. Whitehead, Esq., 
Burton Close, Bakewell. Equal third, Earl of Harrington, and 
J. Lamb, Esq., Renwood House. For three hand bouquets Mr. John 
Mossley, nurseryman, Halliwell. One hand.—First, Mr. John Mossley. 
Second, James Brown, Esq., Longfield, Heaton, Mersey. Third, Miss 
Lord, Oakleigh. 
For nine large flowered Chrysanthemums in pots. First, W. Leak, 
Esq., Demesne Road, Mosside. For six Pompons in pots. First, 
R. Hardwick, Esq. Second, S. Bles, Esq. For six Japanese in pots. 
First, M. S. Bles, Esq., Broughton Park. Second, R. Hardwick, Esq., 
Ashton-on-Mersey. Third, C. Chorlton, Esq. 
There appears to be entire absence of gardeners’ names upon the 
prize cards. Surely this is scarcely just to those who toil many hours 
for weeks previous to a Show, to the sacrifice of rest much needed, and 
possibly travel a long journey at night in order to be early on the 
morning of the Show, and after the awards are made surprised to find 
their names are not associated with a hard-earned honour. If this is, 
as I believe it to be, an exception to the general rule, I think the 
authorities need a reminder.—P. 
YORK. 
This Show was considered by those who have seen previous ones 
held in this Cathedral city to be the best of the whole series since the 
commencement in 1880. It was a remarkably fine display in every 
department, and keen competition was the invariable rule. Held, as it 
is, in the capacious building of the Exhibition, the exhibits were seen 
to the very best advantage, with plenty of space for the company present 
to view the products with comfort. The plant classes were well filled 
in nearly every case, and many good examples were not in the awards 
at all. The best groups were arranged in circles, in which manner they 
were seen from several points with equally good effect. That from Mr. 
McIntosh, gardener to J. T. Hingston, Esq., Clifton, York, was placed 
first, winning the cup and cash prize ; from summit to base it was a 
good arrangement. The second prize went to a group somewhat after 
the same style. For a semicircular group Mr. Everard, gardener to 
Mrs. Gutch, Holgate Lodge, York, was first, taking also the N.C.S. 
Centenary medal. Mr. Everard also showed well in the plant classes, being 
placed first for four incurved plants with Pink Perfection, Prince 
Alfred, Lord Wolseley, and Jardin des Plantes. First also for two 
plants of Japanese with Val d’Andorre and Mdlle. Lacroix, and first 
for a specimen with Edwin Molyneux. Mr. Smith, Norwood Nursery, 
Beverley, was first for four Japanese with plants profusely flowered 
of Val d’Andorre, Madame de Sevin, Mdlle. Lacroix, and Dr. Macarv. 
He also took first for four well-grown Pompons. Mr. Vear, gardener to 
Miss Steward, won first for reflexed varieties, showing the forms of 
Christine in good condition. Table plants were present in large num¬ 
bers, and suited in most cases for the purposes intended. 
The cut bloom classes excited a great deal of interest, some very fine 
examples being staged. In the premier class for thirty-six, equal of 
incurved and Japanese, in twenty-four varieties, Mr. Folkard, gardener 
to Sir James Walker, Bart., was placed first, taking the special prize of 
plate and money prize also. His blooms were.—Incurved, back row : 
Empress of India, A. Salter, Lord Alcester, Queen of England, Golden 
Empress, Empress of India. Middle row : Violet Tomlin. Mrs. Heale, Prin¬ 
cess of Wales, Miss Haggas, Violet Tomlin, Princess of Wales. Front row : 
Lady Hardinge, Jardin des Plantes, Mrs. Heale, Cherub, Princess Teck, 
Miss Haggas. Japanese, back row : Etoile de Lyon, Bouled’Or, Avalanche, 
Boule d’Or, Edwin Molyneux, Etoile de Lyon. Middle row : Mrs. J. Laing, 
Stanstead White, Edwin Molyneux, Mrs. J. Laing, Condor, Madame 
Baco. Front row : Condor, Puritan, Coronet, Avalanche, Jeanne d’Arc, 
Sunflower. The Japanese in this lot were very bright, and the incurved 
of superior finish. Mr. Goodacre, gardener to Earl of Harrington, 
Elvaston, Derby, took the second prize. Mr. Folkard was also a good 
first for twenty-four blooms, equal numbers of Japanese and incurved, 
showing many superior blooms in both stands, winning also for 
twelve incurved blooms. For twelve Japanese, Mr. Short, gardener 
to A. Pease, Esq., M.P., Darlington, was placed first in a close 
competition ; a bloom of Mrs. E. J. Clarke in this stand was very fine. 
With twelve Anemone flowered Mr. Midgley, gardener to J. H. Mason, 
Esq., Bingley, was to the front with an even stand of flowers. The best 
were Fabian de Mediana, Sabine, J. Marty, Lady Margaret, Minnie 
Chate, and Madame R. O wen—a good class. For reflexed blooms Mr. Short 
again won with capital flowers of Cullingfordi, Chevalier Domage, Peach 
Christine, Irene, King of Crimsons, and Dr. Sharpe. The class for six 
Japanese blooms, one variety, was well filled, Avalanche being awarded 
both first and second prizes, the best coming from Mr. Finlay, gardener 
to Mrs. Proud, Darlington. Etoile de Lyon was also staged in good 
condition. 
Bouquets were present in numbers, those of Chrysanthemums only 
being most conspicuous. The best came from Mr. Battensby, Blaydon- 
on-Tyne. Mixed cut flowers were shown well, especially so those from 
Mr. Letts, gardener to Earl of Zetland, Aske Hall; Lapagerias, Ixoras, 
Dipladenias, and several Orchids would in this lot have been hard to 
beat. For an epergne arrangement the first again went to Mr. 
Battensby, whose choice of flower was good, but too many were used at 
the base. 
Mr. Letts showed a most superior set of half a dozen bunches of 
Grapes, winning the special prize in the form of a silver cup, also the 
cash prize with it. Barbarossa, very fine, Alicante and Muscat, both 
good, were the three sorts. Those from Mr. Goodacre took the second 
prize ; these bunches had, some at least, been shown before and did not 
therefore compare so favourably with the first prize exhibit. Mr. Dawes, 
gardener to the Hon. Mrs. Ingram, Temple Newsham, Leeds, was a good 
’ first for two bunches of any black kind. Pears were exhibited best by 
