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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ November 18,1883. 
but was first in every class in which he exhibited, except one, and in that 
the shade of inferiority, if it existed, was so misty that it must have been 
difficult to find. Mr. Molyneux also won the prizes offered for the best 
incurved and best Japanese blooms in the Show with magnificent examples 
of Empress of India and Thunberg, both in the “ cup ” stands, his blooms 
throughout being characterised by the good size and high finish for which 
the exhibitor is famed. 
Cut blooms were well represented, about 1G00 beiDg staged. Seven 
competitors staged blooms in the cup class, making in all an imposing dis¬ 
play. Mr. E. Molyneux, gardener to W. H. Myers, Esq , Swanmore Park, 
Bishops Waltham, was an easy first. His flowers throughout were not of 
extra iarge size, but were characterised by being full, fresh, of good colour, 
and admirably staged. The incurved were deep and solid, while the “ finish ” 
left nothing to be desired; the Japanese stand contained flowers of the 
same character, being bright and fresh, and the flowers full and true in 
character. The names were, commencing at the left of each row—Madame 
C. Audigu'er, full; Boule d’Or, rich, a fine flower; Yal d’Andorre, deep; 
Comtesse de Beauregard, Thunberg, very fine; Meg Merrilies, large. Second 
row—Fair Maid of Guernsey, M. Delaux, Mdlle. Lacroix, Marguerite Marrouch, 
rich; Maiden’s Blush, and L’Adorable, a deep flower of a beautiful shade of 
colour. Front row—Grandiflorum, M. J. M. Pigny, Martha Harding. Peter 
the Great, Japonaise, deep, and M. Burnet. Incurved.—Back row—Golden 
Empress, rich ; Princess of Wales, beautiful in form ; Emily Dale, Queen of 
England, deep; Lord Alcester, fine ; Empress of India, grand. Middle row 
—Alfred Salter, Lord Wolseley, Jeanne d’Arc, Prince Alfred, Princess Teck 
(neat), Mrs. Howe. Front row—Princess Beatrice, Lady Hardinge, Baron Beust, 
Nonpareil, Mr. Brunlees, fine ; Hero of Stoke Newington. Mr. W. Russell, 
gardener to Dr. C. F. Lecois, Lindfield, was second; his flowers throughout 
were much smaller, but neat and fresh, his best being Madame C. 
Audiguier, Mdlle. Lacroix, Marguerite Marrouch, Princess of Wales, 
and Jeanne d’Arc. Messrs. W. & J. Drover, nurserymen, Fareham, 
were third, having good Japanese, but the incurved were stale; fourth, 
Mr. C. Penford, gardener to Sir F. Fitzwygram, Bart, Leigh Park, 
Havant, good Japanese, but the incurved were small. For twelve Japanese, 
distinct, Mr. Molyneux was again first, staging flowers similar in character 
to the cup class, th» best being Boule d’Or, Meg Merrilies, Japonaise, and 
Maiden’s Blush. Mr. R. Woodgine, gardener to Captain Boyd, Havant, was 
second, showing Triomphe de la Rue des Chalets in capital condition, 
Baronne de Prailly rich in colour, and Dr. Masters. Third, Mr. C. Hoskins, 
gardener to J. Wilder, Esq., Stansted Park, Emsworth, staging fresh flowers, 
but smaller in size. The best twelve incurved were also from Mr. Molyneux. 
Mr. Woodgine was second with large but rough specimens. Third, Mr. 
Hawkins, gardener to L. Reynolds, Esq. Mr. Woodgine with twelve re¬ 
flexed in eight varieties was placed first after a long consideration by the 
Judges. He had enormous blooms of Golden and Pink Christine, Cloth of 
Gold, and very fine Cullingfordi. Mr. Molyneux had smaller but even 
flowers. Third, Mr. Russell. Twelve Anemone blooms, Japanese 
varieties not admissible, were very finely staged by Mr. Penford, Lady 
Margaret, Gluck, and Empress being best. Second, Mr. Hoskins. Third, 
Mr. W. Roberts, gardener to E. R. Longcroft, Esq., Havant. Mr. Molyneux 
was first for six Japanese Anemones with deep full blooms of Fabian de 
Medians, Mdlle. Cabrol, and Souvenir de l’Ardenne. Messrs. Drover 
Bros, second, third Mr. Hoskins. Mr. Russell had the best Pomoons, Mara¬ 
bout and President being fine. Second Mr. H. Snook, third Mr. Hoskins. 
Amateurs showed some capital stands both in the Japanese, incurved, and 
reflexed classes, the Rev. S. Wells, Havant, taking the lead in the former, 
while Mr. J. Leng proved superior in the latter class. Cottagers showed 
some wonderful flowers, too, considering the difficulties to contend with in 
a busy town. For the most elegant glass stand or epergne dressed with 
Chrysanthemums and other flowers (ladies only), Mrs. Penford was 
awarded the first prize with a bright yet light arrangement. Second, Mrs. F. 
Bishop. 
The best group of Chrysanthemums in a space of 50 square feet was 
arranged by Mr. G. Kimher, gardener to the Portsmouth Asylum Committee. 
The plants were ra'her too tall for the purpose, but fine blooms were staged, 
making by far the best group amongst thirteen competitors, which is some¬ 
thing considerable. These arranged around the sides of the hall had quite an 
imposing effect. Second, Mr. H. Gale, gardener to W. H. Frye, Esq. The 
plants in this coll ction were also too tall, still fine blooms were staged. 
Third, Mr. C. H. Kingswell, gardener to Admiral Hopkins. The best specimen 
plants were staged by Mr. 0. Penford. consisting of incurved, Japanese, and 
reflexed variet es. 3 to 4 feet over, freely flowered. Second, W. G. Lambert, 
Esq., who put up much smaller specimens. Pompons were staged in a 
natural manner and were freely bloomed. Amateurs came in strong force 
in this section likewise. Mr. W. Moseley, gardener to J. Taplin, Esq., 
Havant, had the best table plants in a large competition ; Mr. Hoskins the 
best Primulas double and single mixed. 
Mr. Penford had the best black Grapes amongst eight competitors, 
staging Alicante, fine in bunch and berry and grandly coloured. Second, 
Mr. E. Smith, gardener to Mrs. Learmouth, Havant. Third, Mr. Hoskins. 
Mr. Chalk, gardener to J. Read, Esq., had the best white Grapes, very fine 
bunches, w-11 coloured, of Muscat of Alexandria, followed by Mr. Penford. 
Mr. Robeits stiged the best Pears, while Mr. E. Smith put up the best 
Apples. The best collection of vegetables in eight distinct varieties was 
staged by Mr. Hoskins, he having fine Leeks, Tomatoes, and Cauliflowers. 
Second, Mr. E. Smith. 
Mr. F. Power, the courteous Hon. Secretary, fully merited praise by 
the able, energetic manner in which he managed the affair, assisted by 
the members of the Committee. 
BURY ST. EDMUNDS— November 11th and 12th. 
The Chrysanthemum Show in connection with the Bury and West 
Suffolk Horticultural Society, which was last year substituted for the 
usual autumn Show, now bids fair to become an annual event. The second 
Exhibition held at the Corn Exchange on Thursday and Friday was very 
satisfactory. In almo-t every class a considerable improvement is se^n in 
the quality of the exhibits, the number of which is also in excess of the first 
Show. This improvement was particularly noticeable in the cottagers’ 
classes. The arrangements of the Show were admirably carried out by the 
Co remittee, and the indefatigable Secretary, Mr. Peter Grieve, and the 
rse ult of’their efforts^was a most attractive exhibition. 
The principal prizes were awarded to the following exhibitors :—Fruit 
classes : Mr. Bird, gardener to the Rev. H. S. Hawkins, Beyton ; Mr. Tuck, 
gardener to Lady Gage, Hengrave; Mr. Bishop, gardener to R. Burrell, 
Esq., E. J. Oliver, Esq., Mr. Smith, Culford : and Mr. Fish. With Chrysan¬ 
themums Messrs. Bishop, Noble, Andrews, Manning, Bird, and Pettitt were 
the most successful competitors. 
WALTON AND WEYBRIDGE.-Novembeb 11th. 
The twelfth annual Exhibition of the above Society, held at the Town 
Hall, Walton, was in every way a great success, the Hall being filled to 
overflowing with fine specimen plants and cut blooms of high merit. The 
dwarf-trained specimens were arranged and formed two grand banks at 
each end of the hall, backed up by the trained pyramids, which made a 
very imposing effect on entering, the sides being filled with small groups, 
standards, and other specimen plants. >....3> 
In the class for six trained specimens, for which a silver watch was 
offered for the first prize, Mr. Reed, gardener to E. Pettitt, Esq., Oaklands 
Park, won with a collection remarkable for the high finish and ex¬ 
cellent quality of examples of the following varieties : — Prince 
of Wales, Mr. Corbay, Chevalier Domage, Christine, Golden Christine, and 
Dr. Sharp. Mr. Plowman, gardener to C. L. Lavers-Smith, Esq., was 
second with an excellent collection; and Mr. Reeves, gardener to W. 
Hewitt, Esq., Oaklands, third with smaller but well grown plants. For 
four standards Mr. Cawte, gardener to D. Brand, Esq., Walton, was first 
with good, well trained, and remarkably well furnished plants. Mr. Millican, 
gardener to H. Cobbett, Esq., Walton, was second with plants with good 
heads of blooms trained somewhat freer but rather too loose. Mr. Plow¬ 
man was third in a good class. For two trained pyramids the prizes were 
awarded to Messrs. Plowman, Millican, and Cawte in the order of their 
names for very effective plants. Mr. Cawte was first for a single specimen, 
dwarf trained, with Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Reed second with Chevalier Domage, 
and Mr. Millican third with George Glenny. 
In the class for four dwarf-trained Pompons Mr. Plowman was first 
with good well-flowered plants, Mr. Reed second, and Mr. Millican third ; 
and in the corresponding class for four standards Mr. Plowman was first 
and Mr. Millican second with excellent plant 1 . In the cla-s for two 
pyramids the prizes were awarded to Messrs. Plowman, Millican, and 
Reed in the order of their names. For a single dwarf specimen Mr. Plow¬ 
man was first with an effective plant of a small Anemone, Mr. Reed se¬ 
cond with a good plant of Golden Mdlle. Marthe, and Mr. Millican third. 
The class for grafted plants has always be a n a feature at Walton Show, 
but this year there was only one exhibitor, Mr. Millican showing two plants 
worked with three varieties, and gaining the first prize. The prizes for 
small groups of untrained plants were awarded to Messrs. Reeves, Hopkins, 
and Reed for groups of good quality and effectively arranged. All the 
other minor classes for plants were well filled, and the competition very 
keen. 
Cut Blooms. —In the open class for twenty-four incurved cut blooms, 
distinct, Mr. Carpenter, gardener to C. J. Abbott, Esq., Walton, put up a 
good stand of solid well-finished blooms, and was awarded the first prize. 
Mr. Plowman was second, and Mr. Gardener, gardener to R. H. Turner, 
Esq., Walton, third, both showing well considering the bad season. In the 
corresponding class for twenty-four incurved confined to the locality the 
prizewinners were reversed, Mr. Plowman taking first place, Mr. Carpenter 
second; the third prize being awarded to Mr. Harvey. In the class for 
twelve incurved Mr. Thorne, gardener to A. B. Flood, Esq., was placed 
first; Mr. Doyle, second; and Mr. Quartermaine, third. The prizes in the 
reflexed class were well contested, some remarkably fine blooms being- 
staged, Mr. Carpenter gaining the first place; Mr. Plowman, second; and 
Mr. Millican, third. 
As is usual at most exhibitions the competition was strong in the 
Japanese classes. In the large class for twenty-four, distinct, Mr. Carpenter 
was first ; Mr. Plowman, second; and Mr. Harvey, third. In the smaller 
class for twelve the stands were very close, the prizes falling to Mr. Reeves, 
first; Mr. Quartermaine, second; and Mr. Turner, third. For twelve 
Anemones Mr. Carpenter was first, Mr. Plowman second, and Mr. Millican 
third. For twelve varieties of Pompons, triples, disbudded blooms, Mr. 
Plowman was first; Mr. Millican, second; and Mr. Reed, third; and in the 
class for twelve Anemone Pompous Mr. Plowman was first, Mr. Millican 
second, and Mr. Doyle third, both the classes being remarkably good. 
The classes for six of one variety, incurved and Jap mese re-pectively, were 
well filled, the prizes being shared by the exhibitors already named. The 
arrangement of such a large number of exhibits in the some what limited space 
was no small task, and reflected great credit on Mr. Masters, the energetic 
Secretary, and the gentlemen of the staging Committee for the effect pro¬ 
duced, the general opinion being that the present one is the finest exhi¬ 
bition they have ever had. The Judges were Mr. Woodgate, Kingston, 
Mr. Foster, Esher, and—C. Orchard. 
RICHMOND.— November 11th and 12th. 
Though somewhat smaller than the preceding shows held in the Castle 
Hotel at Richmond, the quality of the exhibits was admirable, and the 
competition in the principal cut-bloom classes very satisfactory. The 
Honorary Secretary, Mr. J. H. Ford, is aided by a very practical Committee, 
the success of the Society being largely due to their united labours. The 
Show was opened by Princess Mary Duchess of Teck, and though the 
weather proved most unfavourable, there was a fair attendance of visitors. 
The principal class for cut blooms was that for thirty-six distinct 
varieties, eighteen incurved and eighteen Japanese, the prizes being £6, 
£4, and £2, but there were only three competitors. Mr. E. Coombs, 
gardener to W. Furze, Esq , Roselands, Broom Road, Teddington, 
had medium-sized blooms, fresh and bright, of the following varieties :— 
Incurved, back row : Golden Empress of India, Lord Alcester, Queen of 
England, Lord Wolseley, Empress of India, and Emily Dale. Middle row : 
Prince of Wales, Princess of Wales, John Salter, Jeanne d’Arc, Jardin des 
Plantes, and Prince of Wales. Front row : Mr. Bunn, Lady Slade, White 
Beverley, Boron Beust, Cherub, and White Venus. Japanese, back row : 
Madame C. Audiguier, Val d’Andorre, Mdlle. Lac oix, Sudan, La Triooi- 
phaute, and Baronne de Prailly. Middle row : L’Ebouriffe, Meg Merri ies, 
M. Delaux, Japonaise, Flamme de Punch, and Curiosity. Front row : M 
