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flowers similar to his other stand. Second, Mr. Groom. Third, Mr. 
Pearson, Knottingley. For twelve Japanese Mr. Groom was first with 
fine hlooms. Second, Mr, Ketchell; and third, Mr, Findley, gardener 
to E. H. Jones, Esq., Badsworth Hall, Pontefract, 
The only group which was highly creditable was from Mr. Bell, 
gardener to Jno, Rhodes, Esq., Snydale Hall, Pontefract, who was given 
first place. Trained plants were not well represented, but table plants 
and Primulas were fine. 
Fruit was well shown, notably Apples and Pears, also excellent Grapes, 
the principal winners being Messrs, Ketchell, Findley, Hirst, and Shaw. 
Vegetables made a fine display both in the local and cottagers’ classes. 
Nurserymen’s classes were represented by two fine tables from Mr. 
J. Sunley, Monk Fryston Nursery, and Mr. Lamprey of Ackworth. 
LEICESTER.— November 10th and 11th. 
The seventh annual Show of the Leicester and Midland Chrys¬ 
anthemum Society was held in the Floral Hall, Leicester, on the above 
dates. The cut flowers were very good indeed. 
In the class for eighteen incurves, in not less than fifteen varieties, 
Mr. J. Underwood, gardener to R. Walker, Esq., was well first with 
Empress of India, Alfred Salter, J. Lambert, Mons. R. Bahuant, Lord 
Alcester, Queen of England, Lord Wolseley (2), Miss Haggas, Princess 
of Wales, Madame Barrier, Prince Alfred, Alfred Lyne, F. McDonald, 
Refulgens, Mrs. Coleman, Jeanne d’Arc, and Madame Barrier, The 
same exhibitor was also first for eighteen Japanese, distinct, with, 
amongst others, very fine blooms of Condor, W. W. Coles, Mrs. W. E. 
Clarke, Florence Davis, Mrs. F. Jameson, and Mdlle. Marie Hoste, Mr, 
Underwood was likewise first in each of the classes for twelve incurved 
and twelve Japanese, distinct, W. Bolton, gardener to — Billson, Esq., 
was second for eighteen incurves, for eighteen Japanese, and for twelve 
Japanese. For twelve incurved the second prize was taken by 
H. Dunkley, gardener to S. Symington, Esq,, Market Harborough, For 
six Japanese, of one variety, Mr. Underwood was first with superb 
Sunflowers, Mr. H, Rogers coming very close to him with six very fine 
Viviand Morels. 
Four groups of Chrysanthemums and foliage plants were shown. 
Mr. H. Rogers, Gipsy Lane Nurseries, Leicester, was first with a charm¬ 
ing arrangement. Mr. J. Smith, Vicarage Lane Nurseries, Belgrave, 
also had a very pleasing group, not for competition. 
Fruit was extensively shown, and in splendid condition. Mr. G. 
Boyes, florist and fruiterer, filled two large tables with collections of 
about seventy varieties Leicestershire grown Apples. The other ex¬ 
hibitors of collections of very fine home grown fruit were Mrs. G. H. 
Ellis, Knighton Hayes, and Jas. Ellis, Esq., The Gynsils, Leicester. 
The classes for bouquets of dried flowers brought a remarkable dis¬ 
play, which proved one of the most attractive features of the Show. 
Some beautiful wreaths were also shown, not for competition, by Mr. H. 
Rogers and Mr. W. K. Woodcock, Barkley Road Nurseries. Messrs, 
T. Harrison & Sons, the Midland Seed Warehouses, were also well 
represented. 
GODALMING.— November 10th and 11th. 
The tenth Exhibition of the Godaiming and District Chrysanthe¬ 
mum Society was held in the Public Hall on the 10th and 11th inst. 
and must be classed as one of the best the Society has yet held. Taken 
as a whole the exhibits were of a high order, especially the large trained 
specimens, Mr. H. Paddon carrying all before him in this class. 
In the class for a group quality and efiect being the leading feature, 
Mr. Tyler, gardener to — Hitchings, Esq., Monk’s Hatch, won with a 
high class exhibit admirably arranged. Mr. Neal, gardener to H. Wyatt, 
Shackleford House, was a close second. Mr. King, gardener to Grahame 
Cooper, Esq., was third with very dwarf plants, good quality, but 
arranged somewhat too flat for effect. For three plants not disbudded 
the prize went to Mr. F. Jordan, gardener to Birket Foster, Esq., The Hill, 
Witley. 
For eighteen cut blooms (incurved) Mr. Paddon, gardener to 
— Ricardo, Esq., Bramley, was again to the front. For twelve 
incurved the awards were :—First, Mr. Neal; second, Mr. Clarke; 
third, Mr. R. Jordan. Mr. Baker, gardener to W. Webb, Esq., was a 
good first for eighteen Japanese, closely followed by Mr. Paddon and 
Mr. Clarke. Mr. Neal had a very fine board of the Bundle family, 
Mr. Jordan being second, and Mr. Jordan third. 
In the class for six table plants Mr. F. Jordan was first with clean 
handsome specimens, Mr. Jordan second, Mr. Lampard third. For six 
distinct dishes of fruit Mr. R. Jordan led the way ; for two bunches of 
white Grapes, Mr. Baker was first with well finished Muscat of 
Alexandra, Mr. R. Jordan being second with the same variety. In the 
other fruit classes Messrs. Paddon, Jordon, Tyler, Burfoot, Clarke, and 
Sutton secured the prizes. 
In the class for miscellaneous groups a good competition resulted in 
Mr. Mitchell, of the Mead Row Nurseries, Godaiming, being first with 
a very fine arrangement. Mr. Burfoot was a good second, and Mr. 
Butler was third. Table decorations and cottagers’ exhibits were good. 
IPSWICH.— November 14th and 15th. 
The growing popularity of the autumn queen in East Anglia was 
clearly evinced on the occasion of the annual autumn Show, which 
opened on Tuesday in the Public Hall. The varieties were more 
numerous than ever, while the excellent quality displayed was sufficient 
evidence the eastern men know how to grow Chrysanthemums as well as 
Roses. The halls were filled to overflowing, and the vegetable exhibits 
had to be accommodated in the corridors. The Executive Committee 
are to be congratulated on the excellent arrangement of the Hall. The 
groups were numerous and meritorious, Mr. W. Pooley, gardener to 
G. R. Turner, Esq., gaining the first position with well grown plants. 
Mr. G. Howlett, gardener to Dr. Casley, was second; and Mr. Rolfe, 
gardener to P. S. Bruff, Esq., third. The groups of miscellaneous plants 
arranged for effect added considerably to the beauty of the Show. Mr. 
Chenery, gardener to Dr. Adams, had a very light arrangement, the 
Poinsettias, Crotons, and Ericas being the chief feature. Mr. G. Gilbert, 
nurseryman, was second with a bright display. Third, Mr. A. Soman, 
gardener to General Hessey, Melton. 
The competition in the class for twenty-four Japs, distinct, was very 
keenly contested. Finally Mr. A. Bishop, gardener to R. Burrel, Esq., 
Westley House, was placed first ; his best flowers were Viviand Morel, 
W. H. Lincoln, Lilian B. Bird, Sunflower, and Volunteer. Second 
honours were awarded to Messrs. Saltmarsh & Son, Chelmsford. Third, 
Mr. R. C. Notcutt, Broughton Road Nursery. In the class for twelve 
Japs Messrs. Notcutt, Saltmarsh, and Bishop divided the honours in the 
order named. In the class for twelve incurves Messrs. Saltmarsh were 
first with good even flowers of Violet Tomlin, Barbara, Golden Empress, 
Lady Dorothy, and Hero of Stoke Newington. Mr. Notcutt was a good 
second, showing good heavy flowers of Lord Wolseley, Prince Alfred, 
and Empress Eugbnie. 
The leading prize offered consisted of a silver cup, value £5 5s., for 
eighteen Japs and a like number of incurves. The contest was a keen 
one, and gave the Judges some difficulty to decide; ultimately it was 
secured by Mr. J. C. Sheddick, gardener to Hon. A. C. Fellows, M.P. 
The stand was strongest in incurves. His flowers were—Back row : 
Viviand Morel (2), Florence Davis, E. Molyneux, Mdlle. Marie Hoste, 
Edwin Molyneux. Middle row : Gloriosum, G. C. Schwabe, Etoile de 
Lyon, Gloire de Rocher, J. S. Dibben, and W. K. Woodcock. Front 
row: Mrs. E. W. Clarke, Avalanche, W. H. Lincoln, A. H. Neve, G. C. 
Schwabe, and Florence Davis. Incurves—Back row: Lord Alcester 
(grand), Queen of England, Lord Wolseley (2), Jeanne d’Arc, Alfred 
Salter. Second row: Princess Teck, Madame Barrier, Jeanne d’Arc, 
Novelty, Mrs. Robinson King (guod), and Empress Bugbnie. Front 
row : Miss Haggas, Princess Teck, Madame Barrier, Mrs. Heale, Princess 
of Wales, and Lady Dorothy. The Rev. H. Berners was second 
(gardener, Mr. Jordan) with fine Japanese, but weak in the other 
section. Stanstead White, Etoile de Lyon, Boule d’Or, E. Molyneux, 
and Lord Brooke were the most notable flowers. Mr. G. Rogers, 
gardener to Lord Rendlesham, was third, showing in good form Viviand 
Morel, W. H. Lincoln, Colonel Smith, G. C. Schwabe, and Lord Brooke, 
Six blooms of Japanese, one variety, made a fine display, Messrs. 
Saltmarsh proving invincible with Viviand Morel, Mr. Light following 
with E. Molyneux, while Mr. Bishop staged the third winner in Lilian 
B. Bird. The class for six incurved, one variety, contained Lord Alcester 
from Rev. Berners, Mrs. Dixon from Mr. Bishop, third Empress of India 
from Messrs. Saltmarsh. 
The display of fruit was excellent, Mr. G. Rogers securing first 
honours for six dishes; second, Mr. Andrews, gardener to Hon. W. 
Lowther ; third, Mr. Messenger, gardener to C. H. Berners, Esq. For 
three bunches of Alicante, Mr. Thos. King was placed first, followed by 
Messrs. Andrews and Messenger. Other black Grapes, Mr. Messenger 
was first with Gros Colman, Mr. Jordan with Gros Maroc, and Mr. 
Andrews with Mrs. Pince. The classes for Apples and Pears formed 
quite an exhibition in themselves, but space forbids entering their 
good qualities here. The vegetables were also very numerous and 
meritorious. 
TWICKENHAM.—Nov. 14th AND 15th. 
The annual autumn Show of the Twickenham Horticultural Society 
was held in the Town Hall on the above dates. The display was a 
handsome one, somewhat marred, however, hy a thick fog which hung 
persistently over the town. Groups were very fine indeed, but the 
Japanese section in the cut hlooms was by far the best represented. 
Incurved flowers here, as elsewhere, lacked substance and finish. Fruit was 
finely staged, as also were vegetables. Orchids, Palms, and other plants. 
The greatest credit is due to Mr. J. J. G. Pugh, Hon. Secretary, and the 
Show Committee, for the excellent manner in which all arrangements 
were carried out. 
In the class for a group arranged in a space not exceeding 50 square 
feet, Mr. J. Parsons, gardener to T. Twining, Esq., was placed first for 
an admirable collection. Both flowers and plants were splendid. 
Mr. Rick wood, gardener to Lady Freake, was a good second, lacking 
taste in arrangement; Mr. J. Simmons, gardener to W. Cunard, Esq., 
third ; and Mr. Weaton, gardener to J. B. Hilditch, Esq., being third. 
In the class for six untrained plants, distinct, open to amateurs only, 
Mr. J. T. Attwood was a good first, Mr. J. Brill being second, and Mr. 
J. T. Hoar third. For twelve blooms in not less than three varieties, 
Mr. J. Brill was first, Mr. J. T. Hoar second, and Mr. J. H. Gilbert third. 
In the class for twenty-four blooms, twelve incurved and the remainder 
Japanese, distinct, Mr. E. Coombes, gardener to W. Furze, Esq., was 
first. Amongst the best of those staged were Sunflower, G. C. Schwabe, 
Viviand Morel, Colonel W. B. Smith, Miss M. A. Haggas, Violet Tomlin, 
Robert Cannell, and Empress Eugbnie. The second prize went to Mr. 
Woodgate, gardener to Lady Wolverton, with a superb exhibit; and the 
third to Mr. Waite, gardener to Hon. W. P. Talbot. There were five 
competitors for twelve incurved, distinct. Mr. E. Coombs was an ex¬ 
cellent first, staging Emily Dale, Violet Tomlin, Princess Teck, and 
others in grand form. Mr. Woodgate was a very close second, and Mr. 
