November 23, 1893. 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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gardener to C. J. Ringrose, Esq., Cottingham Grange. In the class for 
twelve Japanese, in not less than nine varietiesor more than two blooms 
of any one kind, Mr. Willey was first, Mr. Walker second, and Mr. 
Jarvis third. The two following classes were only open to amateurs 
and those employing one gardener with no casual assistance whatever. 
For twelve incurved, in not less than six varieties, Miss Veal, Westland 
Corner, Bargate, Grimsby, was placed first, J. A. Hudson, Esq., Long- 
croft, Beverley, second, and Mr. Waterhouse third. Miss Veal was 
again first for twelve Japanese in not less than six varieties, Mr. 
Waterhouse being second, and J. A. Hudson, Esq., third. 
The leading incurved bloom in the open classes was a superb example 
of Lord Alcester shown by Mr. Lees, and the premier Japanese a perfect 
flower of Chas. Davis, exhibited by Mr. Heany. In the amateurs’division 
the leading incurved was Jeanne d’Arc, in fine form, staged by Mr. 
Stanley, and the best Japanese a magnificent Stanstead White, shown 
by Mr. Backhouse. 
In the amateurs’ classes for cut blooms the competition was remark¬ 
ably keen, the blooms staged being highly creditable to their respective 
growers. For twelve incurved in six varieties, with the first prize of 
which was given a silver cup, Mr. A. W. Stanley, De-la-Pole Estate, 
Newington, Hull, was awarded the premier position. A silver cup also 
went with the first prize in the class for twelve Japanese in nine 
varieties, Mr. W. H. Clarke taking the leading position. Plants in pots 
were also extensively shown in this section, and the greatest credit is 
due to the growers for the good quality of their exhibits. The number 
of exhibits in the classes for table decorations, bouquets, and sprays, open 
to ladies only, showed a slight decrease from those of last year ; the 
quality, however, was excellent. 
Miscellaneous exhibits were not ivery numerous, but the quality 
throughout was exceptional. The Hull Corporation arranged a grand 
group which would have gained a position had it been staged for 
competition, the Chrysanthemums being fine and the foliage plants clean 
and healthy. Table plants, in magnificent condition, were also staged 
by the Corporation. Messrs. B. P. Dixon, seed merchants, Hull, had a 
prominent stand of foliage plants and fruits. Mr. R. J. Woolton, New- 
land Toft Nursery, Hull, one of Chrysanthemums and Ferns ; Mr. J. W. 
Wilson, F.R.H.S., South Cave, one of Orchids, Ferns, and Palms ; the 
Rev. W. M. Bennett, M.A., Elloughton, one of Pompons, and Mr. Wm. 
Martin, seedsman. Market Place, Hull, one of bulbous roots. 
BIRMINGHAM.— November 15th and 16th. 
A MAGNIFICENT exhibition was held in the Town Hall on the 
dates named. Birmingham has long been noted for its splendid autumn 
shows, but taking all the exhibits into consideration—Chrysanthemums, 
miscellaneous plants, fruit and vegetables—no finer exhibition has ever 
been held than the present one. Nowhere can keener competition be 
found in the cut bloom classes. The groups of Chrysanthemums in pots 
and the specimens made a fine display. Primulas were magnificent, and 
so were the Grapes as well as the hardy fruit. The arrangements were 
perfect, under the direction of Mr. Hughes, ably assisted by an efiicient 
Committee. 
Plants were numerously shown and in grand condition. For nine 
large flowered, Japanese excluded, £5 was offered as first prize. Mr. 
Dyer, gardener to Mrs. Marigold, Edgbaston, was an easy first with 
specimens not too formally trained, carrying about forty blooms each 
and splendid foliage ; John Salter, Barbara, and Prince Alfred were 
especially noticeable. Mr. J. Maldrum, gardener to G. Cadbury, Esq , 
Selly Oak, was a good second, and Mr. A. Cryer, gardener to J. A. Ken¬ 
drick, Esq., Edgbaston, third. Messrs. Dyer and Maldrum were placed 
in the same position for six large flowered with meritorious examples. 
For three Japanese Mr. Dyer was again successful, having Florence 
Davis, W. H. Lincoln, and Viviand Morel in admirable condition. Mr. 
Maldrum was second. Messrs. Dyer, Maldrum and Cryer were placed 
in the order named for a single specimen, incurved variety. Mr. Dyer, 
with a grand plant of Florence Davis, won the premier award for single 
specimen Japanese, Mr. Maldrum following with Val d’Andorre. 
Mr. J. Maldrum won with three Pompons, showing freely flowered 
examples of Golden and White Cedo Nulli and Soeur Melanie. Mr. 
Cryer was second. 
Groups of Chrysanthemums were largely contributed. In the class 
for a group of 100 square feet area there were seven competitors ; £10 
was offered for first prizes with others of handsome proportion. Mr. W. 
Earp, gardener to the Right Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, M.P., Birming¬ 
ham, was an easy first with a magnificent group, mainly composed of 
Japanese varieties, the blooms being quite up to exhibition form. The 
plants were not too crowded, as is the case in many groups, but they 
displayed their individuality. A few well grown plants of Cocos 
Weidelliana were effectively arranged among the Chrysanthemums, thus 
relieving the surface of bloom. A neat edging of Ferns and Crotons 
completed an excellent group. Mr. Dyer was second with an admirable 
arrangement. Mr. P. H. Jones, gardener to F. Jenkins, Esq., Olton, 
was third with dwarfer plants, beautifully fresh, but they were a 
trifle crowded. In a smaller group of Chrysanthemums, Ferns, and 
foliage plants there were seven competitors. Mr. J. Maldrum won 
premier honours rather easily with plants carrying grand flowers, well 
grown Cocos Weddelliana, with highly coloured Croton^, Eulalias, and 
Ferns, all lightly arranged. Mr. W. Clements, gardener to Mrs. Horton, 
Moseley, was second ; and Mr. S. Gibbs, gardener to J. B. Manley, Esq., 
Harborne, third, both showing well. 
Cut blooms were staged in sufficient numbers to make a show in 
themselves. Prizes of £10, £7 lOs., £5, £2 10s., £1 10s., and £1 were 
offered for twenty-four incurved blooms, distinct, which produced twelve 
competitors. Mr. Neve, gardener to C. Van Raalte, Esq., Aldenham 
Abbey, Redleet, Herts, just managed to secure leading honours by the 
superior quality of his blooms, which were rather undersized but 
beautifully fresh and well finished. The varieties were—Back row: 
Golden Empress, Empress of India, Mons. R. Bahuant, Lord Alcester, 
Alfred Salter, Emily Dale, Robert Cannell, and Queen of England. 
Middle row : Madame Darrier, Camille Flammarion, Princess of Wales, 
Lord Wolseley, Jeanne d’Arc, Prince Alfred, Miss M. A. Haggas, and 
Violet Tomlin. Front row : Princess Beatrice, Mrs. Coleman, Hero of 
Stoke Newington, Princess Teck. Lady Dorothy, White Venus, Madame 
F. Mistral, and Golden Eagle. Mr. A. Haggart, gardener to Mr. J. J. 
Foster, Ludlow, was second. His blooms were heavier, but lacked the 
finish and quality of the first prize stand, Messrs. Ray &Co., Teynham, 
was third ; Mr. C. Smith, gardener to W. Showell, Esq., Bellbroughton, 
fourth. 
For eighteen incurved, distinct, five competed, Mr. C. Smith winning 
■with medium-sized neat blooms. Mr, C. Crookes, gardener to Lady 
Hindlip, Droitwich, was second, and Mr. Haggart third. Mr. Crookes 
won with twelve incurved, distinct ; Mr. Haggart second, and Mr. 
S. Bremmell, gardener to H, H. F. Hayhurst, Wellington, third, ten 
competing. 
Japanese blooms made a magnificent display, no less than twenty 
competing in the class for twenty-four, distinct, similar prizes being 
offered as for incurved. Mr. R. Parker, gardener to J. Corbett, Esq., 
Impney Hall, Droitwich, succeeded in winning the coveted award 
with a stand of heavy blooms, well displayed. The varieties were— 
Back row : Btoile de Lyon (grand). Van den Heede, Florence Davis, 
Mrs. C. H. Payne, Colonel W. B. Smith (fine), Madame Octavie 
Mirbeau (charming), Boule d’Or, and Viviand Morel. Middle row : 
W. H. Lincoln, B. Molyneux, Lady Lawrence, G. C. Schwabe (good), 
Mdlle. Th^r^se Rey, W. Seward, and Sunflower. Front row: Madame 
Isaac, President Borel, Le Verseau, C. Blick, G. Herrin, M. E. A. Carr'fere, 
and Mrs. F. Jameson. Mr. Haggart was a good second ; Mr. W. Earp 
third ; and Mr. Neve fourth. 
Mr. Haggart won premier position in the class for eighteen, distinct, 
with grand blooms. Mr. C. Smith was second, and Mr. R. Parker a very 
close third. The competition in the class for twelve Japanese, distinct, 
was keen, but Mr. J. Austin, gardener to the Earl of Dudley, Witley 
Court, was ahead with grand blooms. Mr. Haggart was second, and 
Mr. Bremmell third. Mr. Hewitt, Solihull, staged the best Anemones, a 
fairly good stand. Mr. J. Justice, gardener to Sir G. Temple, Bart., 
Kempsey, was second. Miscellaneous plants were largely contributed, 
though space forbids full details being given. 
Birmingham has always been notable for its Primulas. This year 
was no exception. For twelve singles, Mr. F. Denning, Hall Green, 
Moseley, won with fine plants ; Messrs, Thomson, Spark Hill Nurseries, 
second ; and Messrs. Pope & Sons third. For six doubles Mr. Denning 
again won, Messrs. Thomson following. Six Fern-leaved, Messrs. Pope 
first, Messrs. Thomson second. In the classes set apart for gentlemen’s 
gardeners only, Mr. P. H. Jones, gardener to F. Jenkins, Esq., Olton, 
won first honour for twelve, and also for six with magnificent examples, 
also securing the silver medal for excellence of culture. Mr. Coldecott, 
gardener to W. Matthews, Esq., Edgbaston, was second in the former 
class. Cyclamens were grandly shown by Mr. Earp in the classes for both 
twelve and six plants. Bouquets were a feature of the Show, Messrs. 
Perkins winning with a magnificent arrangement, mainly of Orchids, in 
shower form. 
Fruit can only briefly be noticed. Mr. Goodacre won the premier award 
for six bunches of Grapes with grand examples of Gros Colman, Muscat 
of Alexandria, Alicante, White Tokay, and Gros Maroc. Mr. Banner- 
man, gardener to Lord Bagot, Rugeley, second. Mr. J. Bates, gardener 
to T. T. Harris, Esq., Stone, won for three bunches black Grapes with 
Gros Colman, among nine good exhibits ; and also for one bunch black. 
For two bunches any white variety, Muscats excluded, Mr. J. Waldron 
won with White Nice. For three bunches of Muscats, Mr. W. Earp 
was first. A magnificent collection of eight dishes of Pears won for Mr. 
Austin the first prize. They were grand fruits of B4urre Diel, Marie 
Louise, Durondeau, Bergamot Bsperen, Josephine Gregoire, Glou 
Mor^eau, Easter Beurrd, and Beurr6 Ranee. Mr. Austin also won first 
honours for one Pine, staging a good example of Smooth Cayenne. 
RUGBY.— November 15th and 16th. 
The seventh annual Show of the Rugby Chrysanthemum Society 
was held in the Town Hall on the above dates. The arrangements, under 
the superintendance of the able Secretary, Mr. W. Bryant, were excellent 
in every way. There was a considerable increase in the number of 
entries this year, the total being 300, against 217 of the previous show. 
The leading class was for thirty-six blooms, eighteen incurved and 
eighteen Japanese, distinct, the first prize being £5 and a special prize 
value £1 Is., together with a certificate of the N.C.S. Mr. W. Pearce, 
gardener to S. Loder, Esq., Floore House, Weedon, secured the premier 
position, having a grand stand of blooms, the Japanese being especially 
good in form and colour. The following were the varieties most worthy 
of recognition. Beauty of Castle Hill, Puritan, Bouquet des Dames, 
Edwin Molyneux, Mdlle. Marie Hoste, Louis Boehmer, J. Stanborough 
Dibben, Mrs. Falconer Jameson, W. H. Lincoln, Viviand Morel, 
Florence Davis, Comte de Germiny, Stanstead White, Mrs. E. W. Clarke, 
Avalanche, Btoile de Lyon, Boule d’Or, Mrs. E. W. Wheeler, Golden 
Empress of India, Robert Cannell, John Lambert, Refulgens, Alfred 
Lyne, Mrs. N. Davis, Lord Alcester, Jardin des Plantes, Lady Dorothy, 
