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the front row, which was spoilt by using badly adapted plants of Pompons, 
otherwise this was a fine group. 
Fruit, as before st»ted, was staged in large quantity, the Apples particu¬ 
larly being fine, as many as 450 dishes placed for competition. For a col¬ 
lection of fruit, six dishes distinct varieti-s, Mr. E. Gilman, gardener to 
the Earl of Shrewsbury and Talbot, Ingestre Hall, was first, having excel¬ 
lent Alicante and Muscat of Alexandria Grapes, good Charlotte Rothschild 
Pine Apple, Beurrd d’Anjou Pears, and Hero of Lockinge Melon. M>. 
Parker was second; he had the same kind of Grapes in good order and 
capital Beurre Diel Pears. Mr. W. H. Bannister, gardener to H. H. V. 
Ames, Esq., Bristol, was third. Mr. W. J. Thornton, gardener to W. Bassano, 
Esq., Old Hill, was placed first with Alicante, large in bunch, berry, and 
good in colour, in the three-bunch class for black Grapes. Second, A. J. 
Pass, Esq. Mr. Parker was third with Gros Guillaume, fine in bunch and 
berry, but slightly wanting in colour. An extra prize was awarded to Mr. 
W. Comfort for same variety. With very fine bunches of Trebbiano, Mr. 
Gilmour took leading honours in the two-bunch class, Muscats excluded. 
Second, Mr. Lambert; third, Mr. W. J. Thornton. Mr. J. Pass staged Alicante, 
very fine, for the leading prize for one bunch black Grapes. For the best 
twelve dishes of Apples, six dessert and six culinary, Mr. W. H. Bannister 
was first, staging very fine fruits of Yorkshire Greening, Peasgood’s None¬ 
such, Brabant Bellefleur, Ribston Pippin, and King of the Pippins 1 
Second, Mr. H. Mason, gardener to J. Watkins, Esq., Hereford ; third, 
Mr. Parker, both showing fine dishes ; nine competitors. 
Mr. Mason was also first prizewinner for six dishes, half culinary and 
remainder dessert, with produce similar to his in the larger class ; second, 
Mr. H. Lyney, gardener to Col. Pau’et, Warwick ; third, Rev. J. A.Williams, 
Stratford-on-Avon. For twelve dishes of Pears, distinct varieties, Mr. 
Barker occupied the leading position ; Mr. Parker second, and Mr. Bannister 
third. Yery fine collections of Apples came from Messrs. R. Smith & Co., 
Worcester, and Mr. George Bunyard, Maidstone, Kent, consisting of about 
100 dishes in each collection of the finest varieties, highly coloured; to these 
were awarded certificates of merit. Miscellaneous groups of plants, most 
effectively arranged one in each corner of the hall at the orchestra end, 
came from Mr. T. B. Thompson, consisting of Palms, Crotons, Dracsenas, 
Heaths, and Tulips all in uood condition ; and Mr. Hans Niemand, Royal 
Nurseries, Harborne Road, Edgbaston, had a grotto arrangement of richly 
coloured Crotons, finely grown Palms, and Arum Lilies, on a groundwork 
of Ferns and Panicums, and other choice plants, along with Roman Hya¬ 
cinths. These two groups evoked general admiration. A certificate of 
merit was also awarded to Messrs. Pope for a handsome bank of Pelar¬ 
goniums, having large trusses of blooms, about 100 plants in 48-sized pots. 
The new semi-double variety Le Bruant was one of the most note¬ 
worthy. Choice wreaths and crosses from the same firm were much 
admired. Mt-ssrs. H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, Kent, had a choice collec¬ 
tion of cut Pelargonium blooms and Chrysanthemums arranged in their 
usual fine style. Certificates were awarded for Mons. Freeman, a fine lilac 
variety having twisted petals of the Japanese section, to Catherine Wheel, 
a pure white Anemone well adapted for decorative pnrposes, and to the 
single yellow variety Helianthus. Mr. T. Winkworth, gardener to Mr. 
Ralph Brocklebank, ChildwaHHall, Liverpool, showed blooms of his golden 
sport from Meg Merrilies, which was certificated and much praised. 
CUCKFIELD. —November 25th and 26th. 
The third annual Show of Chrysanthemums was held at Cuckfield in 
the “ Talbot Hotel ” Assembly Rooms on the 25th and 26th inst. As on 
former occasions (the Committee not being in a position to guarantee a 
prize list), was dependent upon exhibits kindly sent by the neighbouring 
gentry. Their exertions were amply rewarded in the excellent display of 
Chrysanthemums, fruit, and vegetables brought together. Eight groups of 
Chrysanthemums were staged, and, considering the lateness of the date, 
they were a very fine lot of plants, some of them being remarkably fresh 
and bright. There was also placed on the tables 130 dishes of fruit, chiefly 
Apples and Pears, besides trays, and collections of vegetables of high class 
quality. 
Some of the largest flowers were in the group sent by T. W. Best, Esq. 
(Mr. Lingly, gardener), but they were considerably past their best, some of 
them assuming a second beauty in “autumn tints.” E. Huth, Esq., Hazel- 
dean (Mr. G. Newnham, gardener) sent large well bloomed plants, not well 
suited for grouping. T. W. Erie, Esq., Millhall (Mr. H. Scutt, gardener) a 
group of plants remarkable alike for their dwarfness and the freshness and 
quality of the flowers. These plants had evidently been cut down at the 
end of May, while others seemed to be July-struck plants, and they fur¬ 
nished a striking example of the superiority of Buch plants for grouping. 
The same gentleman also showed some good fruit and vegetables. 
The group sent by F. M Huth, Esq., Henmead (Mr. FroBt, gardener), 
was composed of compact natural-grown plants, undisbudded, fresh, and 
profusely bloomed. M. Turner, Esq., Butler’s Green (Mr. A. Scutt, 
gardener), also staged a good group, and the standards from the same 
gentleman were handsome well-grown plants, and would have stood well 
forward in a strong competition. C. L. Peel, E-q., Woodcroft (Mr. E. Tickle, 
gardener), sent a smaller group suitably surrounded with fine Maidenhair 
Fern and foliage Begonias. The next group was sent by R. A. Bevan, 
Esq. (Mr. G. Str'nger, gardener), chiefly Japanese, and was edged with 
Fern, amongst which were mixed Poinsettias and Dracsenas, which looked 
very bright. This gentleman also showed a large collection of Apples and 
Pears, amongst which were placed some beautiful plants of Cyclamen of 
an excellent strain. Mrs. Maberly Myttens (Mr. J. Mitchell, gardener) also 
contributed an excellent group, and a fine collection of fruit. 
Mr. Manton, gardener to Mrs. Clifford Bo rer, Pickwell Lodge, who is a 
local champion in vegetables, staged some fine specimens of his skill, and 
would have been well to the fore in a contest with his Apples, which were 
very fine. Mr. G. Warren, gardener to Mrs. Hankey, Belcome Place, showed 
twenty-four dishes of fruit, remarkable for the last week of November, 
were fine fresh samples of Coa’s Late Red Plum. Miss Margesson (Mr. 
H. Parsons, gardener), Major Sergeson, Cuckfield Park, and the Rev. F. J. 
Mount, the Yicarage (Mr. C. Thompsett, gardener), also contributed collec¬ 
tions of fruit, the latter being artistically arranged on moss and leaves, 
with plants and cut Sowers interspersed. Mr. J. Tugwell acted as Hon. 
Secretary. It is to be hoped the ladies and gentlemen of the neighbour¬ 
hood will next year give these gardeners such an amount of support as to 
insure a prize list for 1887. 
WELLS.— November 24th. 
This, the first Exhibition of the Wells Society, was highly successful in 
every respect, and must have been very encouraging to the body of gentle¬ 
men and gardeners who originated it. With the addition of a few open 
classes and prizes of increased value no difficulty will be experienced in 
attracting a still better show next autumn, and this has already been 
decided upon. The fixture was at least one week too late for any season, 
but in spite of this a considerable number of good plants and cut blooms 
were staged, and these were certainly as fresh in appearance as the majority 
of exhibits at earlier shows. The Hon. Secretary, Mr. A. G. Andrews, and 
the Hon. Treasurer, Mr. Robert Isgar, both worked very hard, and with the 
help of a good working Committee succeeded in arranging an attractive 
display in good style, and the judging was completed and the doors opened 
by the time advertised—an achievement not always attainable by much 
older societies. 
Some of the best prizes were offered for groups composed principally of 
Chrysanthemums, aDd of these there were five in competition. Mr. W. A. 
McKenzie, gardener to W. Belgrave, Esq., took the first prize for a very 
effective arrangement of well-grown plants, among which Cullingfordi, 
Princess of Teck, Mrs. Dixon, Peter the Great, Hero of Stoke Newington, 
and Ethel were conspicuously good. Mr. J. B. Payne, gardener to the 
Bishop of Bath and Wells, was a creditable second, being closely fol¬ 
lowed by Mr. T. Wilkinson, gardener to C. C. Tudway, .Esq.; and 
an extra prize was awarded to Mr. G. Humphries, all having abund¬ 
ance of well-bloomed plants. The best six specimens of incurved varie¬ 
ties were staged by Mr. W. Potter, gardener to A. Colston, E-q., who 
had neatly trained examples of Mrs. Rundle, Empress of India, Mrs. 
Dixon, and other popular varieties. Mr. J. B. Payne had the second 
prize for ordinarily staked plants, carrying very fine blooms, Princess of 
Teck, Lord Alcester, and Jardin des Plantes being very good. Mr. Potter 
was also first for six Japanese varieties, Peter the Great, Mons. (Henri 
Jacotot, and Mons. C. Hubert being the best represented sorts. The second 
prize was awarded to Mr. G. Tatchell, gardener to A. G. Andrews, Esq.., he 
also having several good freely bloomed plants. In a class for mixed 
varieties Mr. J. Payne was placed first, showing Mrs. Rundle, Mrs. Dixon, 
Mons. C. Hubert, Soeur Melanie, and Rose of Castille in very good condi¬ 
tion, and he was closely followed by Mr. Tatchell, who took the second 
prize. 
There were several exhibitors of two fine-foliaged plants, Mr. A. Moore, 
gardener to Sir R. Paget, Cranmore, leading with good specimens of Pan- 
danus Yeitchi and Alocasia metallica. the second prize going to Mr. T. 
Wilkinson, who had two Palms. Mr. Wilkinson was also first for two table 
plants, having pretty examples of Pandanus Yeitchi and Dracteoa Cooperi. 
Mr. J. B. Payne was a good second. There were several lots of six 
Primulas in competition, Mr. Payne taking the first prize for rather small 
but well-formed and richly coloured varieties, Mr. Tatchell taking the 
second prize for freely bloomed plants. There were several non-compi-titive 
exhibits of plants, the most noteworthy being a very pretty group of Orchids 
sent by F. J. Clarke, Esq., Street, most of which were noticed in our report 
of the late Street Show. 
Cut blooms staged in fairly large quantities proved most attractive, the 
greater portion of the visitors not having previously seen fully developed 
flowers. The premier prize for twenty-four blooms, to consist of equal 
numbers of incurved and Japanese varieties, was easily won by Mr. Payne, 
who had very fine examples of incurved Golden Empress of India, Princess 
of Wales, Princess of Teck, Lady Slade, Cherub; and Japanese Meg Merri¬ 
lies, Japonaise, Balmoreau, Grandiflorum, Mdlle. Lacroix, Ethel, and 
Roseum Superbum. Mr. W. A. McKenzie had smaller but well-set-up 
blooms, and was second, the third going to Mr. G. Tatchell. With 
twelve incurved varieties Mr. Payne was first, having good blooms of 
popular varieties, Mr. McKenzie being second, and Mr. Tatchell, third, 
similar positions being held by these exhibitors with twelve Japanese 
sorts. Both vases filled with Chrysanthemums and foliage, and hand 
bouquets similarly composed, were extensively and well shown. In the 
former class Mr. A. Moore took the lead with an imposing arrangement 
the second going to Mr. Wilkinson for a very lightly filled epergne. Tli e ’ 
others were much too heavy in style, and the same may be said of t.h 
unplaced bouquets. The best bouquet was shown by Mr. Wilkinson, Mr e 
Moore being a good second, and Mr. J. Summerhayes third. 
A creditable lot of Grapes were shown in the class for any black variety. 
Mr. Moore staged well-finished Alicante, and was easily first, the second 
prize going to Mr. Payne, and the third to Mr. Wilkinson, both haying 
Alicante fresh and good. Mr. Moore was also first with a white variety, 
staging well-grown Muscat of Alexandria, and Mr. McKenzie was third with 
Syrian. Numerous dishes of Pears were shown, Mr. Moore leading with 
good Marie Louise ; and Mr. Wilkinson was second with very fine fruit of 
Duchesse d’AngoulSme. Mr. Hall had the best culinary Apples in three 
varieties, and Messrs. Payne, Wilkinson, and others also showed well in the 
Apple classes. Mr. Payne was first for Tomatoes, and Mr. McKenzie 
second ; and with Mushrooms the prizewinners were Messrs. Moore, Wilkin¬ 
son, and Tatchell. 
Among the fruit exhibited, not for competition, the most noteworthy 
was an extensive collection of Apples and Pears staged by Messrs. W. E. 
Browne & Sons, nurserymen, etc., Wells, included being clean good exampl s 
of Pears Doyenne du Cornice. Beurre Langelier, and Marie Louise ; and 
Apples Lord Clyde, Peasgood’s Nonesuch, Alexander, Warner’s King, lom 
Putt, Rymer, and Small’s Admirable. Mr. Moore had a very interesting 
collection of Gourds, Medlars, Quinces, and Cape Gooseberries, and also a 
very fine dish of Yicomtesse Hericart de Thury Strawberry. 
COLCHESTER.— November 25th. 
As is well known, the ancient town of Colchester is famous for its Roses, 
the veteran grower, Mr. B. R. Cant, having won many a victory in the niost 
formidable contests of the day ; and Mr. Frank Cant has well sustained t he 
reputation of the neighbourhood by the exc Hence of his blooms, which 
have occupied a foremost place at leading exhibitions. It is evident that 
Chrysanthemums are also favoured at Colchester. The old churchyard was 
