Kovember 23, 1893. ] 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
477 
In the open class for twenty-four blooms, twelve Japanese and twelve 
incurved, Mr. J. Underwood, gardener to R. Walker, Esq., Bnderby 
Hall, was first with good blooms of Viviand Morel, Condor, Mrs. Falconer 
Jameson, Mdlle. M. Hoste, Edward Molyneux, Sunflower, Mons. 
Bernard, Etoile de Lyon, Boule d’Or, Puritan, Col. W. B. Smith, and 
Florence Davis for the Japanese, and Empress of India, Mrs. Robinson 
King, Queen, Lord Alcester, Miss M. A. Haggas, Prince Alfred, Prince of 
Wales, Lord Wolseley, M. Barrier, Jeanne d’Arc, Mrs. Coleman, and 
Princess of Teck for the incurved. Mr. H. Rogers of Gipsy Lane 
Nursery, Leicester, was second, and Mr. Smith of Loughboro’, third. In 
this class Mr. H. Dunkley, gardener to S. Syminton, Esq., Market 
Harboro’, showed an excellent twelve incurved b'ooms—the best in the 
exhibition—but through the falling off in his Japanese he was not placed 
amongst the prizewinners. Here is a strong argument in favour of 
separate classes for incurved and Japanese for small shows. The local 
classes were well filled, but many of the exhibits were of a poor nature. 
Fruit was good in quality. Grapes beintr excellent. The non-com¬ 
petitive exhibits were plentiful, and added much to the attractiveness of 
the Show. Mr. W. K. Woodcock exhibited a magnificent wreath, and 
was first for a hand bouquet of Chrysanthemums. A special feature was 
the specimen plants which were numerous. 
LINCOLN.— November 16th and 17th. 
The eleventh annual autumn Exhibition was held in the Drill Hall, 
and was generally a success. The Shows of this Society have long been 
noted for the excellence of its groups of miscellaneous plants arranged 
for effect, this year they were even better than in the past. The 
arrangements under the guidance of Mr. Holmes, the Secretary, were 
satisfactory. 
The principal class was for a group 12 feet square, composed of 
Chrysanthemums and other plants arranged for effect, and a grand 
display was made in the centre of the building. Mr. C. Foster, 
gardener to R. Dawson, Esq., Lincoln, won the coveted award with a 
magnificent group charmingly arranged. The base or groundwork of 
the group was composed of moss, from which rose well developed Crotons, 
single stems, beautifully coloured, intermixed with other choice plants 
all elegantly arranged. Mr. A. Wipf, gardener to W. C. Cockburn, 
Esq., Hartsholme Hall, Lincoln, was a good second, and Mr. W. Herring, 
The Nurseries, Lincoln, third. In the class for a Chrysanthemum 
group arranged for effect along with green foliage plants in a semicircle 
Messrs. Foster and Wipf occupied similar positions as in the former 
class. Mr. W. Mitchell, gardener to W. J. Warrener, Esq., Swallowbeck, 
Lincoln, third. The best specimen Chrysanthemums were those staged 
by Mr. Wipf in the class for six, being freely flowered and not too for¬ 
mally trained. Mr. G. Temple, Lincoln, was second. These two exhibitors 
changed places in the class for three standards. Palms, C^cads, Ferns, 
table plants made a good display. In the three former classes Mr. 
Wipf was the most successful, Mr. Foster winning in the latter. Orchids 
were well shown by Messrs. Foster and Wipf. 
Cut blooms were of fairly good quality. In the principal class— 
that for forty-eight, half incurved and the remainder Japanese, there 
were but three entries, Mr. F. Thornton, gardener to C. E, Marfleet, 
Esq., Lincoln, won the premier position by the superior quality of the 
incurved blooms, the best being Robt. Cannell, Princess of Wales, 
Golden Empress, J. Doughty, Lord Wolseley, and Princess Teck. The 
best of the Japanese were Sunflower, Avalanche, F. Davis, Miss 
A. Hartshorn, Mrs. C. Wheeler, Mrs. F. Jameson, and Vice-President 
Audiguier. Mr. Wipf was second, and Mr. J, Burrows, gardener to 
Sir H. Bennett, Lincoln, third. For twelve incurved, Mr. A. Wilcox, 
52, London Road, Spalding, was first; Mr. Wipf second. In the class 
for six Japanese, six reflexed and six incurved, Messrs. Willcox, Wipf, 
and Mitchell were placed in the order here named, Mr. Wipf had the 
best of five stands of twelve reflexed, really good blooms. Mr. G. Burrows 
second. Messrs. Wipf and Wilcox shared the honours in the class for 
twelve Japanese, both showing good blooms. Anemone varieties were 
well represented by Mr. Wipf in the classes for Japanese and the 
ordinary show type. Mr. Burrows second in each class. Viviand Morel 
won for Mr. Wipf the premier award in the class for six, any one variety 
Japanese. Single-flowered varieties were well shown by Mr. J. Bugg, 
Lincoln. The premier incurved bloom in the Show was Princess of 
Wales from Mr. Wipf, and the premier Japanese was Viviand Morel 
from Mr. Thornton. 
A room was specially set apart for table decoration to be shown under 
artificial light, and a very commendable display was made. Miss Ellison, 
The Manse, Bracebridge, Lincoln, won the first prize for the best laid 
out table for six persons, Chrysanthemums being the only flowers 
employed with any kind of foliage. Mr. Colebrook, Grimsby, second ; 
and Mrs. F. E. Cole, Hundleby, Spilsby, third. Messrs. Perkins & Son, 
Coventry, was an easy first for a table of 12 feet by .3 feet filled with 
bouquets and wreaths. Mr. J. Illman, florist, Nettleham Road, Lincoln, 
was a good second ; and Mr. Colebrook, third. 
SHEPTON MALLET.— November 16th and 17th. 
The third annual Exhibition of Chrysanthemums, fruit, and 
flowers was held in the Town Hall on the above dates, and was 
considered to be an improvement upon previous shows held in this place. 
Groups were numerous and, for the most part, arranged with good 
taste. Mr. J. Webb, gardener to Miss Davis, Oakhill, Shepton Mallet, 
was first in the principal class with a fine arrangement, Mr. H. Phillips, 
gardener to Dr. J. F. Fry, was second, and Mr. Mackenzie, gardener to 
A. T. Somerville, Esq., Binder, Shepton Mallet, was a creditable third. 
In the open class for three incurved and three Japanese plants, single 
stems, Mr. J. Webb was first, showing six grand plants nearly 6 feet over, 
in fine condition, and profusely flowered. Single and double flowered 
Primulas were well shown by Messrs. J. Allen, E. F. Hall, and J. Webb. 
In the class for twenty - four blooms, twelve incurved and 
twelve Japanese, distinct varieties, four good stands were arranged. 
Mr. W. R. Williams, gardener to J. F. Hall, E.sq., Binder, Shepton 
Mallet, was first, Edwin Molyneux, Florence Davis, W. H. Smith, 
Madame John Laing, Waban, Puritan, Sunflower, Viviand Morel, John 
Salter, Lord Alcester, Miss M. A. Haggas, Golden Empress, and Queen 
of England (the best bloom in the Show) being the most prominent. 
Mr. Webb was a good second, and Mr. J. B. Payne, gardener to the 
Lord Bishop of Bath and Wells, The Palace, Wells, was a creditable 
third. Messrs. W. R. Williams and J. Webb had the two best stands 
of twelve blooms in that order. 
Fruit was not shown very plentifully, but what was staged was of 
good quality. Messrs. Brown & Sons, Frome, secured premier position 
with very good bunches of Muscat of Alexandria, Mr. Payne being 
second with Black Alicante in good condition. Mr. Payne was first for 
both dessert and culinary Apples. Mr. J. Webb, obtained first place 
in a fairly good Pear competition with fine examples of B4urr6 Diel, 
Mr. R. Isgar, Wells, taking second place with fruits of Glou MorQeau, 
Messrs. Browne & Sons, Priory Nurseries, Wells, contributed seventy- 
two dishes of Apples, eleven dishes of Pears and Medlars, all in fine 
condition. 
DUBLIN.— November 16th and 16th. 
The Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland held their winter Exhi¬ 
bition in the spacious hall at Ball’s Bridge, Dublin, on the 16th and 
17th. Cut blooms were the leading feature, plants, as a rule, were 
getting a little past their best. Lord Ardilaun’s prize for a group of 
thirty plants staged on a space of 14 feet by 7 feet was taken by 
Mr. Watt, gardener to Mrs. Pease of Willow Park, who was closely 
followed by Mr. Stewart with an exceedingly fresh and bright group not 
quite so large in the blooms ; third F. A. Millar, Esq. In the separate 
classes of six each, incurved, Japanese, reflexed, and Anemone, Mrs. 
Pease took all before her, and also took first for a single specimen with 
a grand W. H. Lincoln. 
In cut blooms the special class with lO-guinea cup and money added 
for thirty-six, half Japs, half incurved.—First, J. G. Nutting, Esq. ; 
second. Viscountess Ashbrook; third, Earl of Clancarty. Mr. Nutting’s 
special prize for thirty-six Japs in eighteen varieties brought out a strong 
competition with thirteen entries. Mrs. Pease again took first ; second. 
Lady Bury ; third, Earl of Clancarty. The prize added by Mr. Col¬ 
chester of Ipswich to the Society’s first prize for twenty-four incurved 
was awarded to J. G. Nutting, Esq. ; second, Earl of Clancarty ; third, 
Loyd Vaughan, Esq. For twelve incurved, Mrs. Pease again came to 
the front. For twenty-four reflexed.—First, R. de la Poer, Esq. For 
twelve reflexed.—First, J. L. Naper, Esq. While for the stand of twelve 
Japs, Lord Gough took first honours. In a general survey of cut blooms 
Colonel Smith, Lord Brooke, W. H. Lincoln, F. Davis, and Viviand Morel 
were very prominent, the latter perhaps too much so. Everyone grows it, 
everyone shows it, and, like its huge cousin Etoile de Lyon, it seems 
overdone. 
EDINBURGH.— November 16th, 17th, and 18th. 
A MOST successful Exhibition was held by the Scottish Horticultural 
Association in the Waverley Market on the above dates. The entries 
were more numerous than at any previous show, and the exhibits 
generally were quite as good. Lord Provost Russel opened the show on 
the first day. Propitious weather favoured the efforts of the promoters, 
and the attendance of the public was very large. 
There was a desirable improvement noticeable on the pot plants 
generally, those with which Mr. D. Caronagh, St. Edward’s, Murrayfield, 
secured first prize for eight pots Japanese varieties, and for four pots of 
the same being particularly good. With a fine Avalanche in the first 
named class this exhibitor won the silver medal for the best plant in the 
Show. Mr. J. Holmes, gardener to Mrs. Hamilton, Ogilvie, Winton 
Castle, East Lothian, was first for four pots incurved varieties, and there 
were many other classes for Pompons, as well as specially named 
varieties. There were three groups of Chrysanthemums arranged for 
effect on the floor, each group to be not more than 15 feet in diameter. 
Mr. J. Petrie was first with a collection of plants with large blooms. 
Mr. D. Jardine, Ravelston, second ; and Mr. Holmes third. In a similar 
class for Chrysanthemums and other plants Mr. Wood, gardener to 
J. Buchanan, Esq., Oswald House, was first. Among other plants shown 
were good Zonal Pelargoniums, Roman Hyacinths, Primulas, Ferns, and 
decorative plants. The cut flower section was well filled, the Japs 
specially being large, well coloured, and fine. 
The chief class was the City of Edinburgh prize, open to all, for 
forty-eight blooms Japanese, not less than thirty-six varieties; first, £20 
cup; second, £10; third, £5. Mr. James Beisant, Castle Huntly, 
Longforgan, secured the cup with even blooms, including many of the 
best of the newer sorts. The most noteworthy were Viviand Morel, 
C. S. Sharpe, G. C. Schwabe, Boule d’Or, Mdlle. M. Hoste, R. C. 
Kingston, W. K Woodcock, Mrs. C. H. Payne, Colonel Smith, Cbas. S. 
Shrimpton, Geo. Darrell, W. W. Coles, Avalanche, and Mme. Carriere, 
Mr. J. Machar, Broughty Ferry, second, with very good blooms. Third, 
Mr. Wm. Rushton, Corstorphine, and fourth, Mr. J. Carruthers, Corstor- 
phine. The next class was open to Scottish gardeners and amateurs 
only, the prize being the Scottish challenge cup, for thirty-six blooms, 
not less than twenty-four varieties. Mr. D, Nichol, Rossie, Forgan- 
