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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ November 23, 1893. 
Jameson, Chairman of the Society, Messrs. El. Harland and J. Dixon, the 
Honorary Secretaries, and the Committee were thorouGjhly carried out, and 
reflected much credit on all those concerned. Especially praiseworthy 
was the promptitude with which the Judges commenced their duties, an 
example which might well be followed by numerous other societies 
throughout the kingdom. We append a list of the prizewinners in the 
principal classes, space not allowing of the whole being mentioned. 
Groups and Trained Plants .—In the class for a group of Chrys¬ 
anthemums interspersed with foliage plants, arranged in a space not 
exceeding 100 square feet, and with the first prize of which went a 
silver challenge cup, which must be won three times before becoming 
the absolute property of anyone, there were four competitors, the 
premier award going to Mr. Coates, gardener to W. Wheatley, Esq, 
7, Milton Terrace, Anlaby Road, Hull, for a charming arrangement. 
The Chrysanthemums were magnificent examples of high culture, and 
the foliage plants were intermingled in a highly artistic manner. Mr. 
G. Cottam, jun., Alma Gardens, Cottingham, was a good second, his 
blooms being scarcely so well finished as those of the above named. 
The third prize went to Mr. Murchison, gardener to F. B. Grotrian, 
Esq., J. P., West Hill House, Hessle, and the fourth to Douglas C. Joy, 
Esq., Wetton Hill, Brough. For a group of miscellaneous plants 
arranged for effect in a space of 100 square feet, Mr. J. Wilson, gardener 
to J. Reckitt, Esq , Swanland Manor, was deservedly placed first. The 
plants, which included amongst others Crotons, Calanthes, Cypripediums, 
Asparagus and Dracaenas, were perfectly grown specimens, in the placing 
of which really exquisite taste had been displayed, the group producing 
a light and graceful effect which left nothing to be desired. In Mr. 
Cottam’s exhibit, which took the second prize. Chrysanthemums, Liliums, 
and Palms were most prominent, all being well grown, clean, healthy 
looking plants. 
Mr. Hemming, gardener to E. Leetham, Esq., Beech Holme, Newland, 
was placed first for three trained specimen plants, exclusive of standards, 
with highly creditable examples of Mrs. G. Glenny, Mrs. Rundle, and 
Mrs. Dixon, each of which carried handsome blooms. Mr. Coates was a 
good second, and Mr. H. H. Taylor, Newiand, third. For three standard 
trained plants Mr. Hemming was again first, staging precisely the same 
varieties as in the class previously named. Mr. Mason, gardener to 
Colonel A. K. Dibb, Kirk Ella, being second, and Mr. H. H. Taylor 
third. For three pyramid trained specimens the same exhibitor who took 
the premier position in the two classes above mentioned was first with 
good examples, the second position being again taken by Mr. Mason. 
In the class for six plants, bush grown, not formally trained, Mr. W. 
Goodhill, 32, Stanley Street, Hull, was first with excellent examples of 
W. H. Lincoln, Val d’Andorre, Mons. Bernard, Viviand Morel, 
Avalanche, and Margot. Mr. H. H. Taylor was an excellent second ; 
and Mr. T. Smith, Norwood Nursery, Beverley, a fair third. Mr. 
W. Goodhill was also first for three bush-grown plants with Val 
d’Andorre, Mons. Bernard, and Avalanche, all in very fine condition. 
The second and third prizes were accorded to Messrs. Hemming and 
H. H. Taylor in the order of their names. There were ten competitors 
in the class for six “cut-backs,” any varieties, and the competition was 
close. Mr. H. H. Taylor gained the premier award, staging grand plants 
of Viviand Morel, Florence Davis, Sunflower, and Gloire du Rocher. 
Mr. Coates was second. Mr. Willey, gardener to C. J. Ringrose, Esq., 
Cottingham Grange, third. 
The three classes next following were restricted to amateurs or those 
employing only one gardener, and the competition ran high. For three 
bush-grown plants, Mr. F. Pape, Butcher Row, Beverley, was first; Mr. 
Coates second ; and A. Mayfield, Esq., Beverley Road, Hull, third. Mr. 
Coates was first for three trained specimens, A. Mayfield Esq,, being 
second, and Mr. R. Thirsk, Grovehill Road, Beverley, third. In the 
class for one trained specimen, Mr. Thirsk took the premier position, 
A. Mayfield, Esq., being second, and Mr. Coates third. 
In the class for twelve table plants in pots not exceeding 6 inches 
in diameter, Mr. J. Wilson was a splendid first, Mr. Leadbetter, gardener 
to A. Wilson, Esq., Tranby Croft, Hull, being second, and Mr. 
Hemming third. Mr. Hemming was first with six plants suitable for 
table decoration ; Mr. Lawton, gardener to Colonel W. H. Harrison 
Broadby, Welton House, was a very close second ; and Mr. Cottam 
third. 
Cu Blooms .—As has been said this section of the Exhibition was 
represented by numerous superb examples. One of the principal classes 
was for twenty-four incurved in not less than eighteen varieties, and not 
more than two of any one kind. To the first prize a silver cup was 
added, and the competition between the seven stands staged was close, 
the premier position eventually being assigned to Mr. Lees, gardener to 
F. A. Bevan, Esq., Trent Park, New Barnet, who staged—back row ; 
Golden Empress of India, Lord Alcester, Hero of Stoke Newington, 
Golden Empress, Lord Wolseley, Princess of Wales, Hero of Stoke 
Newington, Lord Alcester. Middle row : Princess Teck, Violet Tomlin, 
Mrs Coleman, Lady Dorothy, Miss M. A. Haggas, Lord Wolseley, Mrs. 
Coleman, and Lady Dorothy. Front row : Prince Alfred, Empress of 
India, Nil Desperandum, Jeanne d’Arc, Robt. Cannell, John Lambert, 
John Salter, and John Doughty. All these blooms were grand and 
perfectly finished. Mr. Shoesmith,gardener to M. Hodgson, Esq., Shirley, 
Croydon, was second with fine though somewhat flatter flowers. Mr. 
P. Blair, gardener to the Duke of Sutherland, Trentham, was third with 
flowers which lacked the finish so noticeable in the two previously 
named. There were five stands competing in the class for twehe 
incurved, distinct, the quality of the blooms being first rate throughout. 
Mr. Mask, gardener to Lord de Ramsey, Haveringland Hall, Norwich, 
was placed first with—back row ; Princess of Wales, Violet Tomlin, 
Guernsey Nugget, Camille Flammarion. Middle row: Miss M. A. 
Haggas, Novelty, John Salter, Alfred Lyne. Front row: Mrs. Heale, 
Jeanne d’Arc, Empress of India, and Princess Teck, This was a superb 
exhibit in every way worthy of the high position accorded it. The 
second prize went to Mr. Leadbetter, gardener to A. Wilson, Esq., 
Tranby Croft, Hull, whose stand was but few points behind that of 
Mr. Musk, and the third to Mr. Blair with creditable blooms. For 
twenty-four Japanese, distinct, Mr. Shoesmith was accorded the highest 
position and took the silver cup given with the first prize. The flowers 
exhibited were perfect in finish and weighty. The following varieties 
were represented—back row : Viviand Morel, Mdlle. Marie Hoste, Edwin 
Molyneux, Mrs. E. D. Adams, Mrs, C. Harman Payne, Madame Calvat, 
Charles Shrimpton, Etoile de Lyon. Middle row : W. W. Coles, Golden 
Wedding, Ruth Cleveland, Colonel W. B. Smith, Mrs. Wheeler, G. C. 
Schwabe, Mrs. E. W. Clarke, Mons. Bernard. Front row: Mdlle. 
Th^sese Rey, J. Shrimpton, Lord Brooke, W. H. Atkinson, W. H. 
Lincoln, Le Verseau, Wm. Seward, and Sunflower. Mr. Heany, 
gardener to H. G. Sebintz, Esq., Mossley House, Liverpool, was second 
with a heavy stand, Mr. Musk being a good third. Mr. Lees was 
first for twelve Japanese, staging splendid blooms. A fine second was 
found in Mr. Musk, the third position going to Mr. Shoesmith, 
One of the novelties to which brief reference was made in the intro¬ 
duction was for twenty-four Japanese, arranged with any foliage, accord¬ 
ing to the taste of the exhibitor, on a table space not exceeding 6 feet 
in length by 2 feet 6 inches in width. The object of this class says the 
schedule was to introduce a more tasteful manner of staging highly 
developed blooms, therefore first quality blooms were indispensable. 
At the same time artistic arrangement was an essential, and was duly 
considered by the adjudicators. The first prizewinner (Mr. Musk) had 
grasped the full meaning of the schedule, and arranged a superb exhibit. 
From a groundwork of beautifully green Fern arose the splendid Chrys¬ 
anthemums interspersed in a highly artistic manner with light and 
elegant foliaged Palms. Amongst the best of the varieties utilised were 
Sunflower, Viviand Morel, Florence Davis, G. C. Schwabe, Edwin 
Molyneux, and Avalanche. The second prize was awarded to Mr. 
Wilson with a highly creditable arrangement, and the third to Mr. 
Jarvis, gardener to B. Whitaker, Esq., Cliff House, Hessle. In the class 
for six bunches of incurved, Mrs. George Rundle, Mrs. Dixon, and 
George Glenny, two bunches of each, three blooms to constitute a bunch, 
Mr. Goodhill was a good first with clean, shapely examples; Mr. 
Waterhouse, gardener to H. Witty, Esq., The Wellingtonias, Cottingham, 
being second ; and Mr. Wells, Earlswood Nurseries, Redhill, third. Mr. 
Blair was an excellent first in the class for six incurved, one variety, 
with handsome blooms of John Salter ; Mr. Musk being second with 
Madame Darrier ; and Mr. Pike, gardener to C. H. Wilson, Esq , M.P., 
Warter Priory, third with John Salter. There were ten competitors in 
the class for six Japanese, one variety, some magnificent flowers being 
staged. Mr. Shoesmith, with superb Colonel W. B. Smith, was 
first; closely followed by Mr. Leadbetter, with charming, refined 
examples of Madame Baco ; the third prize being awarded to Mr. 
J. W. Backhouse, Beverley, with highly creditable blooms of Avalanche. 
Mr. Mason, gardener to A. Smith, Esq., Woodleigh, Hessle, was first for 
twelve large Anemones, in not less than six varieties; Mr. Davidson, 
gardener to R. Jameson, Esq., J.P., East Ella, was a good second; and 
Mr. Burrows, gardener to Sir Henry Bennett, Westlands, Grimsby, 
third. Mr. Mason was again first in the class for twelve Japanese 
Anemones. Mr. Burrows was second. For twelve reflexed, in not less 
than six varieties, Mr. Davidson was first with excellent blooms. The 
second and third prizes were awarded to Messrs. Heany and Burrows in 
the order of their names. 
Mr. Walker, gardener to Colonel Stracey Clitherow, Hotham Hall, 
Brough, was accorded the premier position in the class for twelve sweet 
scented Chrysanthemums, Mr. Drewery, gardener to Edward Harland, 
Esq., The Sycamores, Cottingham, being second, and Mr. W. Wells 
third. For twelve hairy flowered varieties Mr. G. E. Smith, Floral 
Cottage, Pauli, was first with charming blooms, and Mr. W. Wells second. 
Mr. Drewery was a good first for twelve bunches of Pompons, 
Mr. Hemming being second, and Mr. G. B. Smith third. For twelve 
bunches of singles with foliage as grown Mr. Drewery was first, Messrs. 
Walker and G. E. Smith being second and third respectively. 
Mr. Crook, gardener to the Dowager Lady Hindlip, Hadsor House, 
Droitwich, was first in the class for three blooms of Beauty of Exmouth, 
showing creditable examples, Mr. Walker being second. 
The only competitor in the class for a table of bouquets, wreaths, 
sprays and buttonholes, to be composed of Chrysanthemums and any 
kind of foliage, was Mr. H. H. Taylor, Newiand, who was deservedly 
awarded the premier position for a charming and highly artistic exhibit. 
The same exhibitor was first for a hand bouquet with a beautiful example 
of taste and skill, Mr. Cottam being a good second, and Mr. Backhouse 
third. 
The class for twelve incurved, distinct, for growers residing in 
Lincolnshire within twenty miles of Hull or anywhere in the East 
Riding of Yorkshire, brought seven stands, and the first prize was 
awarded to Mr. Burrows. Messrs. Jarvis and Pike were placed second 
and third as mentioned. In the class for twelve incurved, in not less 
than nine varieties or more than two bh oms of one kind, subject to the 
same residential qualifications as the previous class, Mr. Davidson was 
first, Mr. J. Clark, Cromwell Road Nurseries, Grimsby, second, and Mr. 
Lawton third. For twelve Japanese, distinct, with the first prize of 
which went a silver cup, there were ten competitors, Mr. Burrows being 
eventually accorded the premier position. The second prize went to 
Mr. Walker with small refined flowers, and the third to Mr. Willey, 
