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Kobinson wa8 a good second, and Mr, W. Strugnell a creditable 
third. The best six varieties were shown by Mr. W. Follen, gardener to 
J. D. Willis, Esq.; Mr. Tucker, gardener to Major Clarke, being second, 
and Mr. Tickle, gardener to T. Carr, Esq., third. 
The competition with large flowering Chrysanthemums was not quite 
so strong as in the foregoing classes, though better than at one time 
anticipated. Mr. J. Aplin was well first for twenty-four varieties, 
staging fresh and fairly massive blooms of Lord Alcester, Mons. Bahuant, 
Mrs. Robinson King, Empress of India, John Lambert, Princess of 
Teck, Camille Flammarion, Princess of Wales, Mrs. Clibran, Matthew 
Russell, Hero of Stoke Newington, John Salter, Miss B. Wilson, Queen 
of England, Lord Wolseley, Golden Empress, Miss Haggas, Madame 
Harrier, Jeanne d’Arc, Lady Dorothy, Mrs. N. Davis, Empress Eugenie, 
Florence McDonald, and Nil Desperandum. The second prize was well 
won by Mr. G. H. Copp, gardener to W. G. S. Erie Drax, Esq., 
Sherborne, and Mr. Robinson was third. For twelve varieties Mr. J. H. 
Copp was first, John Salter, Mons. Bahuant, Nil Desperandum, and Mrs. 
Robinson King being the best in his stand. Mr. P. Mann followed 
closely, while the third prize went to Mr. W. Marsh, gardener to 
T. P. W. Butt, Esq. Mr. W. Follen was first, Mr. Tucker second, and 
Mr. G. Pymm, gardener to Mrs. Gouldsmith, third, for six varieties. 
The best Anemone-flowered varieties were shown by Mr. Robinson, 
the second prize going to Mr. Aplin. The former was also awarded a 
first prize for six new varieties sent out since 1889, winning with 
W. K. Woodcock, J. S. Dibben, Beauty of Exmouth, Viviand Morel, 
and Mrs. Nisbet, Mr. P. Mann was second. Mr. Robert Owen, Maiden¬ 
head, staged twelve new Japanese varieties that have been duly certifi¬ 
cated, but were not shown at their best or sufficiently large to judge of 
their merits. They consisted of Thomas Hewett, R. Dean, Mr. G. B. 
Darby, Thomas Wilkins, Rose Wynne, W. H. Fowler, Duke of York, 
Charles Davis, Viscountess Hambledon,and Etna. The champion bloom 
in the Show was found in a perfect flower of incurved Mrs. Robinson 
King, shown by Mr. J. Aplin. 
Fruit, as usual, was extensively shown, and of excellent quality. 
For a collection of six dishes, Mr. W. Nash, gardener to the Duke of 
Beaufort, Badminton, was well first, Mr. Pymm was second ; and Mr. 
J. Gibson, gardener to Earl Cowley, Chippenham, third. Mr. W. Taylor 
was first for four bunches of Grapes in two varieties. Other Grapes of 
high finish were well shown by Miss Marriott, Mr. Taylor, and Mr. 
Nash. Apples were remarkable for their size and rich colouring, and 
Pears were also good. Among the prizewinners were Messrs. Hall, 
Strugnell, Garraway, Dunn, Leeson, and H. Taylor. 
BOURNEMOUTH.— November 8th and 9th. 
The seventh Exhibition of this Society was held in the Winter Gar¬ 
dens, and a more suitable place for the purpose could scarcely be found. 
The space was again taxed severely, several good groups being arranged 
around the sides, while the cut flowers were plentiful. Fruit and 
vegetables were also there in abundance. In the cut bloom section the 
principal attraction was in the class for thirty-six (eighteen Japanese 
and eighteen incurved); first prize a silver challenge cup, value 
£10 10s., to become the absolute property of any exhibitor winning it 
twice, with money prizes added. Mr. N. Molyneux, gardener to J. Car¬ 
penter, Esq., Rooksbury Park, Wiltshire, was well ahead of the other 
competitors with the following collection.'—Viviand Morel, G. C. 
Schwabe, Mdlle. Marie Hoste, Etoile de Lyon, President Borel, Lord 
Brooke, Viviand Morel, Col. W. B. Smith, Charles Davis (the finest bloom 
we have seen exhibited this season), Alberic Lunden, Etoile de Lyon 
and Gloire du Rocher. Incurved included Queen of England, Lord 
Alcester, Golden Empress, Empress of India, Beauty, Mrs. Robinson 
King, John Lambert, John Lambert and Miss Haggas. His collection 
was in splendid condition, being large and well finished. Mr. Thos. 
Wilkins .gardener to Lady Theodora Guest, Henstridge, was placed 
second, and Mr. G. W. Taylor, gardener to Mrs. Elphinstone, third. 
For twelve Japanese Mr. Wilkins was awarded first honours with 
Viviand Morel, Colonel W. B, Smith, H. H. Neve, Gloire du Rocher, 
Edwin Molyneux, Mrs. J. S. Fogg, Etoile de Lyon, Florence Davis, 
Excelsior, Sunflower, Val d’Andorre, and Condor. Mr. Taylor was second, 
and Mr. Grace, gardener to W. R. Neave, Esq., third, all showing well. 
In the corresponding class for twelve incurved blooms Messrs. Molyneux, 
Taylor, and Grace shared the honours in the order of their names. 
Anemones were well shown by Mr. Grace, who secured the first position ; 
and Mr. Phillips, gardener to T. J. Hamkinson, Esq., the second. 
Reflexed blooms were well shown by Mr. Woolford, gardener to Mrs. 
Trevor Goff, Lymington, and Mr. T. Head, gardener to Mrs. C. Stuart, 
Christchurch, who were placed first and second respectively. Mr. Wood¬ 
ford’s collection consisted of Amy Furze, Christine in all the varieties 
(Golden, White, Pink, and Peach), King of the Crimsons, Chevalier 
Homage, and Cullingfordi; these were all well finished. The finest 
Japanese bloom was shown by Mr. Ingram, and it was a glorious flower 
of Mrs. Alpheus Hardy. The now well known Viviand Morel secured 
the second and third positions. 
In one class for groups of 60 feet, Mr. T. K. Ingram, Parkstone, was a 
splendid first, well arranged, bright, and dwarf. In another class for 
50 square feet, Mr. Eldridge, gardener to G. W. Young, Esq., obtained the 
premier position. Mr. G. Scretch, gardener to the Misses Evans, was 
awarded the second prize. Mr. G. J. Fenwick was a good third. For 
a 40 square feet group Mr. Charles Brampton, the Rev. J. Rodgers, and 
Mrs. Squires were placed in the order of their names ; and for one 
30 square feet the awards fell to Mr. T. W. Tharle, Mr. Frank Hardy, 
and W. H. Mate, who were placed first, second, and third respectively, 
all exhibiting grandly. 
Fruit, vegetables, dinner-table plants, epergnes, bouquets, shoulder 
sprays, buttonholes, and honey, all in their separate classes, well 
contested, and made a large and attractive display. The Show was 
patronised by a large and fashionable assembly. Mr. Spong, the zealous 
Secretary, Mr. Swaffield, the Treasurer, and Dr. Hitchcock, the Referee, 
and others of the Executive laboured hard to make it a success, and 
their efforts were rewarded. 
WEYBRIDGE.— November 9th. 
The nineteenth annual Exhibition of the Weybridge and District 
Chrysanthemum Society was held on the above date. Though not large 
the Show was a highly meritorious one, the cut blooms especially being 
of splendid quality. Taken as a whole the Show was a slight improve¬ 
ment on its predecessors, due probably to the energetic action of Mr. 
G. Masters, the Secretary, and to the Show Committee, by whom the 
arrangements were carried out in a praiseworthy manner. 
The principal class was for forty-eight blooms, to include twenty-four 
Japanese and twenty-four incurved, in not less than thirty-six distinct 
varieties. There were three competitors, Mr. Carpenter, gardener to 
Major Collis Browne, Byfleet, proving an excellent first. The blooms 
staged were fresh, clean, and weighty, amongst the best being Mrs. 
Harman Payne, Viviand Morel, Edwin Molyneux, Col. W. B. Smith, 
William Seward, Gloire du Rocher, Sunflower, Excelsior, Lord Brooke, 
John Doughty, Queen of England, Baron Hirsch, Princess of Wales, 
Madame Darrier, Alfred Salter, Mrs. G. Coleman, Lord Alcester, and 
Alfred Lyne, Mr. J. Quartermain, gardener to C. E. Smith, Esq., 
Cobham, was second ; and Mr. J. Cook, gardener to J. S. Sassoon, Esq., 
Walton, third. In the class for thirty-six flowers, eighteen Japanese and 
eighteen incurved, Mr. J. Hopkins, gardener to Mrs. Woodderman, 
Walton, was placed first, thereby winning the silver cup. The blooms 
shown were magnificent, amongst the best being Gloire du Rocher, Col. 
W. B. Smith, Edwin Molyneux, Sunflower, Viviand Morel, John Doughty, 
Baron Hirsch, Jeanne d’Arc, and Empress of India. Mr. Quartermain 
was a close second with handsome examples ; Mr. Caryer, gardener to 
A. G. Meissuer, Weybridge, being third. 
Mr. Felgate, gardener to the Duchess of Wellington, Hersham, was 
first for twelve incurved blooms, distinct, showing fine examples of 
Queen of England, Empress of India, Alfred Salter, Princess of Wales, 
and Violet Tomlin (superb) amongst others. Messrs. Caryer and Hopkins 
were second and third in the order of their names. There were six 
competitors for twelve Japs, distinct, the stands staged being very 
fine throughout. Mr. R. Ridge, gardener to Swifton Eady, Esq., 
Weybridge, was a splendid first, Mr. Caryer being a close second, and 
Mr. Hopkins third. For six Japanese, distinct, Mr. Swan, gardener to 
G. Murray Smith, Esq., Weybridge, was first, closely followed by Mr. 
Pagran, gardener to A. F. Hobhouse, Esq., Weybridge, second, and Mr. 
Cheesman, gardener to —Riddell, Esq., Walton, third. Mr. Thorne, 
gardener to A. E. Flood, Esq., Walton, took the premier position for six 
incurved, distinct; Mr. Cawte, gardener to H. Preston Thomas, Esq., 
Weybridge, was second ; and Mr. Cheesman third. For six incurved, 
one variety, Mr. Hopkins was first with Violet Tomlin in magnificent 
form, Mr. Felgate being second with the same variety, Mr. Ridge being 
third with M. P. Martignat. Mr. Stedman was first with Sunflower in 
the class for six Japs, one variety, Mr. Felgate being second, and Mr. 
Ridge third. For twelve reflexed blooms Mr. Pagran was accorded the 
premier position, Messrs. Caryer and Felgate being second and third 
as named, Mr. Cawte, the only competitor in the class for twelve 
Anemone Pompons, and was deservedly awarded the first prize. There 
were two competitors for six specimen plants, dwarf trained, Mr. 
Cawte being placed first, closely followed by Mr. Swan. 
Bouquets were shown in great numbers, and in the one to which 
the premier award was given the arrangement was charming, perfect 
taste having been shown in the placing of the flowers by Mrs. Flood. 
Fruit was largely shown. Apples and Pears being splendid. Mr. Davies, 
gardener to G. Churchill, Esq., Weybridge, arranged a stand of forty- 
eight grand blooms not for competition. 
WESTON-SUPER-MARE.— November 9th. 
All things considered this Show was the best of the series of nine 
exhibitions that have been hell in the above mentioned town. Mr. 
Vanes is the Hon. Secretary, and no fault could well be found with 
the way in which he and the Committee do their work. 
Specimen plants are particularly well grown in this neighbourhood. 
The first prize for four large flowering varieties was won by Messrs. 
Brooks & Son, Weston-super-Mare. Mr. W. Daffurn, gardener to 
Donald Cox, was second with somewhat smaller but remarkably well 
grown plants ; the third prize going to Mr. C. Holland, gardener to 
W. Ash, Esq., who also had fine plants. In the corresponding class for 
Japanese varieties Mr. C. Holland was first, Messrs. W. Brooks & Son 
were a very close second, and Mr. Daffurn third. For a single specimen 
Mr. Holland was first for a grand plant of Mrs. Rundle, 6 feet through, 
and well flowered ; Messrs. Brooks & Son being second, and Mr. Daffurn 
third. The last named took a first prize for standards, Mr. Holland 
following with plants only slightly inferior. There were several other 
classes for trained plants, but mention can only be made of the very 
fine Pompons shown by Messrs, Brooks & Son. Mr. C. Holland also 
had remarkably good Pompons, his plants being only a little smaller. 
Prizes were also provided for untrained plants of Japanese, incurved, and 
I large flowered varieties, but the results were not altogether satisfactory. 
