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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ Norember 23, 1893. 
Queen of England, Prince Alfred, and Lord Eversley. Mr. W. Tustin, 
gardener to Arthur James. Esq., Coton House, Kugby, was a good 
second, his best blooms being Miss M. A. Haggas, Empress of India, Lord 
Alcester, Ralph Brocklebank, and Condor. Mr. Harman, gardener to 
the Right Hon. Earl of Denbigh, was a creditable third with a stand of 
neat blooms. For the premier incurved bloom in the Show, Mr. Tustin 
was to the front, having a splendid example of Miss M. A. Haggas, and 
with a grand flower of Viviand Morel, Mr. Pearce secured the award for 
the premier Japanese. 
In the class for twenty-four blooms (Japanese), Mr. Pearce was again 
■first, his best varieties in this class being Viviand Morel, Mrs. C. W. 
Wheeler, Madame Clemence Audiguier, Thunberg, Mrs. E. W. Clark, 
Stanstead White, Florence Davi.s, Miss Lilian Bird, Mdlle. Marie Hoste, 
Mr. A. H. Neve. As in the previous class Mr. Tustin was a good second, 
the third prize going to Mr. Harman. For twenty-four incurved Mr. 
Harman succeeded in securing first honours with medium-sized but well- 
finished blooms. For twelve blooms, incurved, the first and second 
prizes fell to Mr. Pearce and Mr. Tustin in the order named, the third 
being awarded to Mr. Dunkley, gardener to S. Symington, Esq., J.P. 
Brooklands House, Market Harborough. For twelve Japanese Mr. 
Tustin was first, the second prize in this class going to Mr. F. J. Blake, 
gardener to G. Singer, Esq., Counden Court, Coventry. Mr. Tustin was 
again first for six incurved and six Japanese, distinct. Mr. J. Blakeway, 
gardener to P. A. Muntz, Esq., M.P., Dunsmore, Rugby, was a close 
second ; and Mr. J. Newman, gardener to Mrs. Morgan, Moulsworth, 
Bilton Road, Rugby, third. For twelve blooms, incurved, Mr. Tustin 
was again to the front, Mr. J. Blakeway and Mr. J. Newman following 
in the order named. For twelve Japanese Mr. Blakeway was an easy 
first, Mr. Tustin second, and Mr. J. Newman third. 
For a group of Chrysanthemums arranged in a space equal to 
GO square feet, the number of varieties, quality of blooms, and general 
effect to be the leading feature, Mr. J. Blakeway was an easy first. 
Mr. A. J. Kilbourne, gardener to Miss Bridgman Simpson, Bilton Hall, 
Rugby, was second. For a special group, arranged in a space equal to 
40 square feet, the leading honour went to Mr. J. Frost, James Street, 
Rugby ; Mr. J. W. Morris, gardener to A. E. Donkin, Esq , Rugby, 
being placed second. Mr. J. Newman gained the first prize in the 
class for four trained specimen Chrysanthemums, Mr. J. Blakeway being 
second. 
Fruit was extensively shown, and was of excellent quality. Two 
magnificent bunches of Muscat of Alexandra Grapes secured for Mr. 
Harman the premier award, Mr. J. Blakeway being second with some 
well finished bunches of Black Alicante. Apples were remarkable for 
their size and colour. Pears being also of an excellent quality. Amongst 
the chief prize winners may be mentioned Messrs. Pearce, Blakeway, 
Morris, and Newman. The display of vegetables exhibited this year 
totally eclipsed that of any previous occasion, but space precludes 
entering their good qualities here. 
SOUTH SHIELDS.— November 15th and 16th. 
*•' A SPLENDID Show ” was the verdict pronounced by everyone who 
saw the South Shields and Northern Counties’ Exhibition held in the 
Royal Assembly Hall of that town. The competition in nearly all the 
fifty-two classes was keen, and while the productions in the Chrys¬ 
anthemum classes were of the very highest merit, the produce in both 
the Grape and vegetable classes were very superior. 
For twenty-four Japanese, not less than twelve varieties, Mr. P. 
Blair, Trentham Gardens, Stoke-on-Trent, gained first honours with 
Puritan, Beauty of Castlewood, Viviand Morel, R. C. Kingston, M. Rivon, 
Sunflower, Etoile de Lyon, Beauty of Castlewood, Chas. Blick (very 
good), W. Shrimpton, Mrs. A. H. Neve, Viviand Morel, G. C. Schwabe, 
J. S. Dibben, Vice-President Audiguier, C. Blick, Mrs. E. W. Clark, 
Dorothea Shea, G. Atkinson, Etoile de Lyon, Puritan, Excelsior, Vice- 
President Audiguier, and John Dj?er. Mr. Thos. Wheeler, gardener to 
C. Mitchell, Esq., Jesmond Towers, Newcastle, was second with fresh 
and massive blooms. Mr. James Coultas, gardener to Alderman 
Harding, J.P., Darlington, was placed third, and Mr. G. E. Smith 
Floral Cottage, Pauli, near Hull, fourth. Eight collections were staged] 
In a corresponding class for twenty-four incurved, Mr. Blair was 
again to the front with a good collection, consisting of Lord Alcester, 
Violet Tomlin, Queen of England, Empress of India, Novelty, Lord 
Wolseley, lAlfred Salter, Princess of Wales, Mrs. Heale, John Salter, 
John Doughty, Alfred Lyne, Baron Hirsch, Golden Empress, Prince of 
V^ales, Camille Flammarion, Alfred Salter, Empress of India, John 
Lambert, and Madame Darrier. Mr. James Coultas was placed second, 
staging large but somewhat flat blooms, Queen of England, Jeanne 
d’Arc, and Nil Desperandum being his best flowers. Mr. Smith gained 
the third place, and Mr. G. W. Pinkney the fourth. 
For eighteen Japanese, twelve varieties, there were seven com¬ 
petitors, first honours being secured by Mr. George Craig, gardener to 
Mrs. Barclay, Richmond. Mr. Wheeler was close second, and Mr. George 
Smith a good third. There were the same number of exhibits in the 
corresponding class for eighteen incurved, and Mr. Blair was well to the 
front, Messrs. Smith & Pinkney sharing the other prizes in the order of 
their names. There were nine collections of twelve Japanese, distinct, 
the best coming from Mr. Wheeler, Mr. Blair, and Mr. Craig, being 
placed second and third respectively. Mr. J. Corbett, gardener to the 
Marquis of Normanby, Mulgrave Castle, Whitby, was awarded the first 
position for twelve incurved distinct, while Mr. Coultas and Mr. Richard¬ 
son shared the^ other awards as here given. Anemones were 
represented by six collections, the best coming from Mr. Wheeler, 
Messrs. Smith Blair being second and third respectively ; reflexed 
and Pompons .were also well represented, and shown in high order of 
cultivation. Hand bouquets, bridal bouquets, epergnes, lady’s sprays 
and buttonholes were staged in profusion, and added immensely to the 
attractions of the Exhibition. 
Groups of Chrysanthemums and other flowering and foliage plants 
were pleasingly arranged, and the class found nine competitors, 
Mr. J. Wood, Riverside Gardens, Morpeth, was a good first; Mr. H. 
Brown, gardener to Alderman Redhead, second ; Mr. Richardson, third, 
and Mr. G. Burton, fourth. Table plants and Primulas are seldom seen 
better exhibited and in greater numbers than was staged here. 
Mr. Alex. Purvis was a strong exhibitor in the local plant class, and 
gained several prizes, while Mr. W. Partridge figured prominently in 
the local cut bloom classes. 
Mr. Bernard Cowan and others laboured hard to further the interest 
of the Society’s work, and their efforts were well rewarded by the 
excellence of the display and the large company of visitors who 
patronised the exhibition. 
BRISTOL.— November 15th and 16th. 
A GRAND display of all kinds of flowers in season as well as Chrys¬ 
anthemums generally was made at Bristol on this occasion. A delay 
occurred in getting the prize cards in position, and if prizewinners 
names are omitted in this report it is owing to these not being forth¬ 
coming in time to be taken down. 
With six specimen plants of incurved varieties Mr. Ayres, gardener to 
Mr. Gibson, was well first. Mr. J. West, Clifton, was a good second, 
and Mr. G. Sutton, gardener to Mr. Todd, third. The first prize for six 
reflexed varieties also went to Mr. J. Ayres, Mr. H. Spry, gardener to 
Mr. D. Bain being second, and Mr. M. S. Blacker, gardener to Miss Charlet, 
third. The best three specimens of Japanese varieties were shown by 
Mr. J. Ayres, Mr. G. Sutton being second. Mr. J. Southard received a 
first prize and silver medal for a single specimen of incurved variety, 
showing a very fine plant of Mr. G. Bundle. The first prize for a 
Japanese variety went to Mr. J. Ayres. A first prize for a group of 
Chrysanthemums went to Mr. J. Marshall, who made a very imposing 
display. In another class for a group consisting of Chrysanthemums 
and fine foliaged plants Mr. G. Newbury, gardener to Mr. Joshua 
Saunders, was first. Mr. W. Bannister, gardener to Mr. H. St. Vincent 
Ames, was second, and Mr. J. Atwell, gardener Mr. D. Brain, third. 
Groups of miscellaneous plants were also good, and in this instance Mr. 
G. Newbury was first, and Mr. G. Shelton second. The principal winners 
in the other plant classes were Messrs. J. Kent, W. Bannister, A. Han¬ 
cock, G. Shelton, W. Baston, G. Price, E. S. Cole & Son, F. Edwards, 
W. Marshall, and J. Ayres. 
Cut blooms were grand, all the thirteen classes provided for them 
being well filled. The best twenty-four incurved varieties were shown 
by Mr. Aplin, gardener to Mr. W. Meath Baker, Gloucester, who had 
Lord Alcester, Princess of Teck, Mrs. Norman Davis, Richard Parker, 
Alfred Salter, Empress of India (2), Princess of Walesi(2), John Lambert, 
Empress Eugbnie, Isabella Bett, Miss Haggas, Lady Dorothy, Jeanne 
d’Arc, Lord Eversley, Mrs. R. King, Lord Wolseley, Hero of Stoke 
Newington, and Barbara. Messrs. W. and G. Drover, Fareham, were 
second ; and Mr. G. Runnacles third. In the corresponding class for 
Japanese varieties Messrs. W. and G. Drover were first, having massive 
well-coloured blooms of G. S. Schwabe, Viviand Morel, Miss A. Harts¬ 
horn, Mdlle. Marie Hoste, Mons. Bernard, Col. W. B. Smith, Sunflower, 
Mrs. E. W. Clarke, Mons. Pigny, Sarah Owen, Mrs. C. H. Wheeler, Vice- 
President Audiguier, William Seward, Gloriosum, Bessie Drover, Charles 
Davis, Mrs. C. H. Payne, Stanstead White, Florence Davis, W. H. Lincoln, 
Lilian S. Bird, Etoile de Lyon, Mrs. E. D. Adams, and John Shrimpton. 
The best eighteen Japanese varieties were shown by Mr, W. Robinson, 
gardener to Lord Justice Lopes, Westbury. With twelve .Japanese 
varieties Mr. Robinson was again first, showing fine blooms. The best 
eighteen incurved varieties were shown by Mr, Bishop, gardener to the 
Rev. F. C. Drake. The first prize for twelve incurved varieties was well 
won by Mr. G. Runnacles. For twelve blooms of Anemone-flowered 
Chrysanthemums, in not less than six varieties, Mr. W. Robinson was a 
good first. The same exhibitor took the lead with reflexed varieties. 
Special prizes were offered for six new Japanese varieties, and once 
more Mr. Robinson was first, having good blooms of Mrs.C. H. Payne, Mrs. 
E. D. Adams, J. S. Dibben, Duke of York, Colonel W. B. Smith, and 
Robert Owen. A prize was also offered for a single bloom of any 
Japanese variety sent out in 1892 or 1893, and this was well won by Mr. 
W. Wells, Redhili, who had a perfect bloom of Lord Brooke. Bouquets, 
vases, and flora! decorations generally were as they always are at the 
Bristol Shows numerous and good, Mr. C. Winstone, Clifton, being among 
the most successful of the exhibitors. 
Fruit was extensively shown, and merits a fuller report than can be 
given of it. For a collection of six dishes, Mr. Nash, Badminton, was an 
easy first, Mr. Bannister being second, and Mr. H. Perkins, gardener to Mr. 
Drucker, third. Mr. Marshall was awarded a first for Black Hamburgh 
and also for Mrs. Piece’s Muscat Grapes. Mr. Nash had a first for 
grand Gros Colman ; while the premier award for Alicante went to Mr. 
F. Lewis. Very good also were the first prize Muscats, shown by Mr. J. 
Gibson, Draycot Manor ; White Tokay, shown by Mr. E. Silk ; and 
Lady Downe’s and Gros Maroc, shown by Mr. Jones, Bath, the first 
prize being awarded in each instance. Apples and Pears were also 
remarkably good. Mr. W. Bannister was the winner of first prizes for 
both collections of the former, and also for six varieties of Pears. Mr. 
W. Nash gained the first prize for four varieties. Other successful 
