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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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Muscats, Alicante and Gros Colman, not for competition. Apples and 
Pears were well shown. Mr. C. W. Gater, Oakley, Milford, had the best 
three dishes of dessert Apples in Blenheim Pippin, Lemon Pippin, and 
Ribston Pippin. Mr. Hinksman, gardener to EL G. Gregory, E-q., was 
second best, and Mr. Ward third. Mr. Fred Smith was first for three 
varieties of cooking Apples, showing fine specimens of Cox’s Pomona, 
Bedfordshire Foundling, and Blenheim Pippin. Mr. F. Thompson was first 
for three dishes of Pears, showing fine examples of Marie Louise, Pitmaston 
Duchess, and Duchesse d’Angouleme. Mr. Ward showed several dishes of 
Apples, Medlars, and Pears, not for competition, nine fruits of Uvedale’s 
St. Germains Pear weighing nearly 11 lbs. The fruit and cut flowers were 
staged in the Grand Jury room, and made quite a good display : but next 
year, if a more liberal prize schedule be provided, we may expect to see 
better competition in the cut bloom classes. 
LINDFIELD, SUSSEX.— November 11th and 12th. 
The annual Chrysanthemum Show was held on Thursday and Friday, 
when, notwithstanding th very unfavourable weather, there was a good 
attendance. The Show was managed by a committee of gardeners, &c., of 
which Mr. A. J. Brown is Chairman, and Mr. Larter Hon. Sec. The cut 
flowers and groups were exceptionally good; special prizes were given by 
Messrs. Sutton & Son for vegetables, Messrs. Cheal & Son for Pears,M'ssrs. 
Laing & Co. for Apples, Mr. Davis for best bloom of Chrysanthemum, and Mr. 
Balchin for Grapes. The thanks of the Committee are due to the above- 
mentioned nurseryman. 
The principal competitors were Mr. J. Hodges, gardener to S. C. Gibbons, 
Esq., Halstead House ; Mr. T. Venn, gardener to W. Sturdy, Esq., Paxhill 
Park ; Mr. A. J. Brown, gardener to W. Savill, Esq., Finches, Lindfield; Mr. 
Horscroft, gardener to Mr. Potter. Ardingley, «fcc., &c. The prizes were 
awarded as follows :—Group arranged for effect in a space not exceeding 
45 square feet. Mr. Hodges was placed first, having some good blooms. 
Mr. Brown was a very close second, having much more flower and a more 
formal group, but not quite so large. Third Mr. Braysher, fourth Mr. 
Horscroft, fifth Mr. Kemp. Group for single-handed gardeners and 
amateurs :—First Mr. R. Durrant, second Mr. Brookes. Two best plants 
Japanese :—First Mr. Scutt, second Mr. Horscroft, third Mr. Brown. In¬ 
curved :—First Mr. Scutt. Best trained plants:—First Mr. Scutt, second 
Mr. Brookes, third Mr. Kent. 
Twenty-four cut blooms—twelve Japanese, twelve incurved.—First Mr. 
Gibbins, gardener to Mr. Evans, The Chalet ; second Mr. Hodges, third 
Mr. Venn. Twelve Japan se.—First Mr. Gibbins. second Mr. Hodges, third 
Mr. T. Venn. Twelv- incurved.—First Mr. Hodges, second Mr. Horscroft, 
third Mr. T. Venn. Twelve blooms—3ix Anemone, six reflexed.—First M'\ 
T. Venn. Second Mr. Gibbins. Twelve Pompons.—Second Mr. Brown. 
For best bloom incurved.—First Mr. S. Horscroft, second Mr. T. 
Venn. Best Japanese. — Frst, Mr. Gibbins, second Mr. T. Venn. 
Table plants.—First Mr. Hodges, second Mr. Brown, third Mr. T. Venn. 
Six best berried plants.—First Mr. Venn, second Mr. Brown, third Mr. 
Brookes. Grapes.—Mr. Venn, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Horscroft. Apples in order 
named, six dishes.—Mr. Hodges, Mr. Venn, Mr. E. C. Kent, Mr. Brooke, 
Mr. Deane, Mr. E. Durrant, Mr. T. Venn, C. Kent. The cottagers’ and the 
other exhibits, especially those for vegetables shown by gardeners and 
cottagers, were very creditable. The Show was the best ever held in the 
neighbourhood. 
EXETER. — November 12th. 
It would be impossible to find a much more suitable room for holding an 
exhibition than the Victoria Hall, Exeter, and it must be admitted the fruit 
and plant growers in the neighbourhood were very successful in their 
efforts to arrange a good Bhow. Mr. C. T. K. Roberts is the Honorary 
Secretary, and with him are joined a practical hard-working Committee, 
whose arrangements leave nothing to be desired. 
No trained plants were shown, but there were two classes for groups, and 
three growers competed in each. The best large group was arranged by Mr. 
W. Rowland, gardener to W. Brock, Esq., who went to work in the same 
style as so well carried out at Kingston and other shows near London, and 
certainly succeeded admirably. The plants were dwarf, carried good foliage 
and blooms, and were tastefully grouped. Mr. W. Counter, gardener to 
M. Farrant, Esq., also had a very excellent group and took the second prize, 
the third prize going to Mr. Hugh Mollen, gardener to Mrs. Pouget. Toe 
last named was first for a group in which quality of bloom was of primary 
importance, but it was a long way behind the first prize lot in the other 
classes for general effect. Mr. V. Rowland was a very creditable second, 
better style in the grouping being very apparent. Mr. Rowland was placed 
first for six table plants, these including neat plants of Cocos Weddelliana, 
Croton angustifolium, Pandanus Veitchi, and Tenax Victoria;. Mr. G. 
Lock, gardener to B. W. Cleave, Esq., took the second prize for a choice 
pretty lot of plants, and there were other good collections shown. Mr. Row¬ 
land was easily first for Bouvardias and Mr. A. C. Williams second. The 
prizewinners with Primulas were Messrs. Mollen and A. C. Williams, both 
having good plants. 
Cut blooms were considered of marked superiority to those previously 
shown at Exeter, and they certainly were the feature of the Exhibition. 
The best thirty-six incurved blooms in not less than twenty-four vari dies 
were staged by Mr. F. Geeson, who had Lord Alcester, Golden Empress, 
White Venus, Empress of India, Prince Alfred, Mrs. Rundle, Refu gence, 
Pink Venus, Mrs. Glenny, Mr. Bunn, Jeanne d’Arc, J. Salt r, and other well 
known sorts fresh and good. Mr. W. Rowland was second, his best being 
Alfred Salt j r, Golden Empress, Queen of England, John Salter, and 
Princess of Wales. Mr. J. Aplin, gardener to W. M. Baker. Esq., was third. 
Lady Hirdinge, Lord Wo'seley, Empress of India, Mrs. W. Shipman, and 
Hero of S'oke Newington being his best. 
Mr. F. Geeson was the only exhibitor of twenty-four incurved varieties, 
all being remarkable more for th--ir fr shness than good form, and the same 
may be said of the first prize eighteen vari-ties staged by Mr. W. Rowland. 
Mr. W. Wild, gardener to Mrs. Wild, was first for twelve varieties ; Mr. F. 
Delve, gardener to F. W. Grant, Esq , second, and a third went to Mr. 
Rowland. Mr. Aplin won the first prize for six blooms of any incurved 
variety with very fine Queen of England, Mr. W. Dolling, gardener to Mrs. 
Wild, the second with Jeanne d’Arc, very good ; and the third went to Mr. 
Bowland for good Golden Empress Mr. W. Dolling was first for six re¬ 
flexed, and Mr. F. Delve second ; ani for six Anemone-flowered Mr. Aplin 
was a good first and Mr. W. Dolling second. A very fine lot of Japanese 
sorts were shown. Mr. F. Geeson waa well first for thirty-six blooms, among 
th-m being Meg Merrilies, Marguerite Mamuch, J De'aux, L’Adorable, 
Mons. As’org, Album plenum, M’S. Marsham, B ironne de Prailly, Mons'. 
Burnet, Mr. Freeman, Belle Paule, and Roseum superbum. Mr. W. Rowland 
was a good second and Mr W. Iggulden third, each having a good lot of 
blooms. Mr. F. Geeson was also first for twenty-four varieties, among 
which were very good examples of B ironne de Prailly, Mons. Astorg, 
Criterion, Japonaisq and L’Adorable. Mr. W. Dolling was a c'ose second 
having goad examples of well known sorts. With twelv ■ blooms Mr. W. 
Dolling was w-ll first, his Meg Merrilies, L’Adorable, Peter the Great,' 
Duches. of Albany, and Souvenir d i Haarlem being very fresh and good. 
Mr. F. Delve was awarded a first prize for eighteen varieties, and Mr. W. 
Rowland second, the blooms being good in each instance. For six blooms 
in one variety Mr. J. Aplin was first with Madame C. Audiguier in fine 
condition, Mr. F. Delve being second with very good Fair Maid of 
Guernsey. 
Grapes were not extensively shown, but they included several good 
stands. Mr. G. Teed was the only exhibitor of Muscats, and took a second 
prze for a rather inferior lot. The first prize for Lady Downe’s was 
awarded to Mr. J. Langworthy, gardener to G. P. Benmore, Esq., and Mr. 
Lock was second, both having well-finished bunches. Mr. W. Iggulden, 
Marston House, Frome, was easily first for three bunches of Gros Colman, 
having good-sized bunches and berries creditably finished, and Mr. Lock 
was deservedly awarded the second prize. Mr. Iggulden was also well first 
for Alicante, which were much admired, and M’\ R. Pike, gardener to the 
Rev. EL Clerk, was a good i-econd. Mr. Lock was the only exhibitor of a 
Pine Apple, and was awarded the first prize for a grand fruit of Smooth 
Cayenne weighing 7f lbs. 
Pears were both numerous and good, classes being provided for most of 
the best sorts as well as collections. Mr. W. Street, gardener to Col. Wal- 
rond, M.P., was first for Chaumontel, and Mr. A. C. Williams, gardener 
to W. C. Sim, Esq., second. Winter Nelis was very fine ; Mr. Lock was first 
and Mr. J. Blackmore, gardener to C. T. D. Aciand, Esq., M.P., second with 
these. Pitmaston Duchess was shown of great size, but presented a very 
bruised appeaance. Mr. A. C. Williams was first, and Mr. J. Garland, 
gardener to Sir T. D. Aciand, Bart., was second. Duchesse d’Angouleme 
were also large, and some were more coloured than usual. Mr. T. Gillard, 
gardener to R. N. G. Baker, Esq., Heavitree, was first, and Mr. A. C. 
Williams Becond. Mr. Garland was first for Glou Morceau and Mr, A. C. 
Williams second ; with Beurre Diel Mr. Williams was first, and Mr. A. Truman 
second, both having fine clean fruit. The best Doyenne du Comice were 
staged by Mr. A. C. Williams ; and Mr. Woodley, gardener to W. J. Battis- 
biU, Esq., was a good second. Mr. Street had the best collection of culinary 
Pears, and Mr. A. C. Williams was a good second. The first prize for a 
collection of nine dessert Pears was well won by Mr. J. Garland, and Mr. 
A. C. Williams was a good second, and the same posiiions were occupied by 
these exhibitors in the class for six varieties, the exhibits being most meri¬ 
torious throughout. Mr. R. Staddon, gardener to Col. Courtenay, was first 
for four varieties, and Mr. G. Lock second. The best dish of Peirs judged 
by flivour was the Marie Louise staged by Mr. Iggulden, Mr. Garland 
following wi h Doyennh du Cornice. 
A wonderfully good d splay of Apples was provided, and afforded strong 
proof that tbe county of Devonshire is mo3t highly favoured. Dumelow’s 
Seedling wai a strong class. Mr. A, Truman was first, and Mr. T. Gillard 
second. Tbe popular Cox’s Change Pippin was very well shown by nume¬ 
rous growers. Mr. T. Gil ard was first and Mr. E. Drake second. Mr. 
Wi liams was first for Adams’ P armain, and Mr. W. Street second ; and 
the last-named was first with Cornish Gilliflower, the second prize going to 
Mr. W. R. Baker. King of the Pippins were very handsome, and with 
these Mr. Igguluen was first and Mr. W. Street second. Tbe best Ribston 
Pippm came from Mr. J. Eustone, gardener to Sir J. Duckworth, Bart.; 
and Mr. Street was second. A few good Braddick’s Nonpareil were shown. 
Mr. Enston was first and Mr. Garland seconf. Mr. Iggulden was first for 
Margil, and Mr. W. Street secoud ; and with Gravenstein Mr. Garland was 
fir-t and Mr. J. Hayman second. Mere de Menage were fine and very 
highly c-loured. Mr. G. Lock was first and Mr G. Garland second. 
Golden Noble were very handsome, and with these Mr. Street was first and 
Mr. A. Truman second. Several good lots of Blenheim Orange wire shown, 
Mr. J. Aplin being first for h-avy examples, and Mr. R. Staddon second. 
Mr J. Hayman, gardener to Mr-*. Pinder, was well first for six varieties ot 
dessert Apples, and Mr. A. C. Williams second, several others having very 
go >d collections. In the corresponding class for culinary varieties Mr. J. 
Aplin was first, among these being fine examples of Roval Russet., Flower 
of Kent, W aite Flanders, and Han well Souring. Mr. J. Hayman was a good 
second. The best twelve variet es were staged by Mr. G. Lock, who had the 
very showy Devonshire Qu*-en, Beauty of Wilts, Ribston Pippin, Bhnheim 
Orange, and other serviceable sorts in excellent condition. Special prizes 
were uffLred by Messrs. R. V itch & Son for a collection of twenty-four 
varieties, and for these the competition was very keen. Mr. A. Truman 
was first, Mr. Sls.de second, ai d Mr. J. Garland third. Among the nume¬ 
rous sores shown the most noteworthy were Wa'nir’s King, Emperor Alex¬ 
ander, Golden Noble, Tibbet’s Pearmain, Royal Somerset, Cornish Gilli¬ 
flower, Red ribbed Greening, Dumelow’s Seedling, Brabant Bellefleur, 
Alfriston, Cox’s Pomona, Gravensrein, Alexandra Russet, Cox’s Orange 
Pipp n, White Nonpareil, and Ross Nonpareil. 
M sirs. R. Veitch & Son ariauged an attractive group of flowering and 
fine foliaged plants, including a lot of good Bouvardias, perpetual-flowering 
Ca nations, Orchids, and Chrysanthemums. They also had a good stand of 
cut blooms of the latter, and a large and well-s-lected collection of Apples 
and Pears. On the opposite side of the hall Messrs. Lucombe, Pince and 
Co. had a grand group of well-grown Chrysanthemums, well backed up by 
tall Palms aud Cordylines, and margined by numerous Orch’ds, Crotons, 
Palms, and other choice plants, as well as a large co lection of Apples and 
Pears. Mr. G. G. Sclater, Divon Nurs ries, also had a grand exhibition of 
Apples, among which we parti ularly noied Hoary Morning, Annie E izabeth, 
Dr. Harvey, Cox’s Pomona, Beauty of Wilts, Peasgood’s Nonesuch, Warnei’s 
