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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ November 23, 1893. 
denny, secured this prize with a stand of very fine blooms, the second 
and third prize stands also beint? good. Mr. Nichols’ stand included very 
fine blooms of Btoile de Lyon, Mr. B. W. Clark, Viscountess Hambleden, 
very fine Stanstead White, Viviand Morel, Edwin Molyneux, W. Tricker, 
VV, H. Atkinson, Mons. Bernard, and J. S. Dibben. Mr. J. Kyles, Milburn 
Tower, Gogar, second, and Mr. W. Rushton third. For twenty-four 
Japanese, not less than twelve varieties, Mr. W. Rushton was first; 
second, Mr. J. Pirie, Sunderland Hall, Selkirk ; third, Mr. P. Geddes, 
Knock Castle, Largs. For twelve Japanese, distinct, Mr. D. Alexander, 
Eaglescairnie, Haddington, was first with a very good dozen ; second, 
Mr. Rushton, and third Mr. Pirie. Several classes were devoted to six 
blooms of one variety. Among these Avalanche (Mr. Geddes first), 
Viviand Morel (Mr. Alexander first). Sunflower (Mr. Beisant first), 
Edwin Molyneux (Mr. Nichol first), and Bouquet des Dames (Mr. 
Rushton first) were extra fine. 
The incurved and other section were far below the Japenese in 
quality. For twenty-four incurved, Mr. J. Clark, Bannerfield, Selkirk, 
was first. This stand included fine examples of Princess of Wales, Miss 
Haggas, Violet Tomlin (best bloom in Show). Mr. Clark was first also 
for twelve incurved. 
In the class open to nurserymen for forty-eight blooms, Mr. H. J. 
Jones, Lewisham, was easily first, securing also the prize for the best 
Japanese. Messrs. R. B. Laird & Sons, Edinburgh, second. 
Some good Grapes were shown. In the class for four distinct varie¬ 
ties, Mr. Leslie, Pitfour, (Perth, was first, showing good clusters of 
Alicante, Gros Colman, Lady Downe’s, and Muscat of Alexandria. Mr 
Murray, Park Hall, Polmont, second ; and third Mr. Caldwell, Ashley 
Bank, Langholm. Mr. McNiel, Priorsford, Peebles, had the two 
best Muscat of Alexandria, Mr. Leslie the best pair of Alicante, while 
Mr. Murray had the best Lady Downe’s and the best Gros Colman. Two 
collections of fruit in twelve varieties were shown. Mr. Mclntyr, The 
Glen, Peebles, first; and Mr. D. Murray, gardener to Marquis of Ailsa, 
Culzean, Ayr, second. Apples were a feature of the Show. They have 
never been better coloured, though perhaps larger has been seen. The 
competition was keen, with many entries for the prizes. Mr. Wilson 
Auchencrum, Ayr, was first for six dishes culinary ; and Mr. Craw, West 
Foulden, for sixteen dessert. For eighteen varieties Apples and six varie¬ 
ties Pears, Mr. Campbell, Singleton, AVales, was first with beautifully 
coloured fruit; and for the same number fruit grown in Scotland Mr. 
Wilson was first. 
Vegetables were particularly fine. Leeks, Cauliflowers, Brussels 
Sprouts, Celery, and Parsley were extensively shown, and mostly very 
fine in quality. 
Miscellaneous exhibits included a large number of cut Chrys¬ 
anthemum blooms from Mr. Jones, Lewisham; Carnations from 
Mr. Campbell, High Blantyre. A table of plants and fine blooms 
from Messrs. Methven «& Sons, Princes Street. Drawing-room decora¬ 
tions and bouquets from Todd & Co., Maitland Street. Some beautiful 
examples of artistic floral arrangements from Mr. John Dorner, Princes 
Street, and plants from Messrs. Laird & Sons, West Coates. To most of 
these special awards were made. 
SHEFFIELD.— November 17th and 18th. 
A REALLY good Exhibition was that held in the Corn Exchange on 
the dates named. Cut blooms created the principal interest, the 
principal classes being for twenty-four incurved, not less than eighteen 
varieties, the same conditions governing the class for Japanese. 
Messrs. Drover succeeded in easily winning the premier award in 
both the above-mentioned classes. The incurved were not large, but 
were fresh and well finished. The varieties were Empress of India, 
Golden Empress, Lord Alcester, Emily Dale, Miss Drover, Mrs. R. King, 
Lord Wolseley, Alfred Salter, Mrs. Norman Davis, J. Doughty, Mrs. 
W. Shipman, Mias M. A. Haggas, Princess of Wales, Hero of Stoke 
Newington, Cherub, Princess Teck, Nil Desperandum, and Lady Dorothy. 
Mr. Jellicce, gardener to F. Gossage, Esq., Camp Hill, Woolton, Liver¬ 
pool, second, with larger blooms, not so neatly finished. Mr. P. Blair, 
gardener to the Duke of Sutherland, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, third. 
The Japanese blooms were not of huge size, but possessed colour 
according to the varieties, being fresh, and well staged. The names 
were Etoile de Lyon, Vice-President Audiguier, G. C. Schwabe, Mrs. 
E. D. Adams, Alberic Lunden, Viscountess Hambleden, C. Davis, Mrs. 
C. H. Payne, Mrs. C. Wheeler, W. H. Lincoln, W. Seward, Golden 
Wedding, Viviand Morel, Mdlle. Marie Hoste, Mrs. F. A. Spaulding, 
B. W. Clark, Princess Victoria, and Lord Brooke. Mr. Heany, gardener 
to H. G. Schintz, Esq, Mossley House, Liverpool, second with heavy 
blooms. Mr. Shoesmith, gardener to M. Hodgson, Esq., Croydon, was 
a close third. 
Mr. Blair won the premier award for twelve incurved with medium 
sized fresh examples. Mr. Coombes, gardener to the Earl of Dudley, 
Himley Hall, was second ; Mr. Jellicoe third. For six incurved Mr. 
Shoesmith was first, Mr. Jellicoe second, and Mr. Walker, Hull, third. 
Mr. Heany won with twelve Japanese, Mr. Jellicoe second. The last 
named won with six Japanese, and also for six reflexed. Mr. C. Scott, 
Sheffield, second in the latter class. Messrs. Scott and Redmill were 
the principal winners in the local classes. Mr. Broomhead, Leopold 
Street, Sheffield, won all the first prizes in the amateur classes, staging 
remarkably good blooms. 
Groups of Chrysanthemums were of moderate quality, the best 
TOming from Mr. W. Redmill, gardener to J. G. Lowood, Esq., Five 
u ii'’gardener to Sir H. Watson, ShirecliSa 
m ®cott, gardener to J. Colley, Esq., 
Sheffield, had the best specimen .Tapanese, Mr. E. Green the best 
incurved, the various members of the Rundle family. Mr. G. Walker 
arranged a remarkably pretty group of miscellaneous plants in the 
amateurs’ division, winning premier honours easily. 
BOLTON.— November 17th and 18th. 
The seventh annual Show of the above Society was held in the 
Albert Hall, and from every point of view was better than any previous 
exhibition seen in Bolton. 
For twenty-four cut blooms, Japanese and incurved, six staged, 
Mr. R. Pinnington, gardener to Mrs. Banner, Blacklow House, Roby, near 
Liverpool, secured premier honours with fresh and well coloured blooms. 
The Japanese were Chas. Davis, Etoile de Lyon, Florence Davis, Viviand 
Morel, Marie Hoste, Boule d’Or, G. C. Schwabe, E. Molyneux, Mrs. F. 
Jameson, Viscountess Hambleden, Excelsior, and Col. W. B. Smith, and 
the incurved Queen of England, Mons. R. Bahuant, John Lambert, 
Rt. Cannell, Baron Hirsch, Empress of India, Miss M. A. Haggas, 
Princess of Wales, John Salter, Mrs. Heale, Alfd. Salter, and Violet 
Tomlin. The second honours fell to Mr. J. Craig, gardener to A. 
Heine, Esq., Fallowfield, Manchester. Mr. P. Blair, gardener to the 
Duke of Sutherland, Trentham, third. In the corresponding number of 
miscellaneous blooms Mr. J. Craig was a good first. Mr. J. Bracegirdle, 
gardener to W. H. Watts, Esq., Elm Hall, Wavertree, was second, and 
Mr. R. Pinnington third. 
For a stand of blooms arranged for effect Mr. J. Abbot, gardener to 
Jas. Musgrave, Esq., jun., first; Mr. W. Wainwright, gardener to Mrs. 
J. K. Cross, Fernclough, Heaton, second ; and Mr. G. Rawson, gardener 
to John Hejwood, Esq., J.P., The Pike, third. The latter had in the local 
class the premier incurved bloom with Empress of India, the prize for 
premier Japanese going to Mr. T. McGrigor, gardener to M. Howarth, 
Esq., jun., for Viviand Morel. In the local classes for twenty-four 
blooms a silver cup was presented by the President, R. K. Cross, Esq., 
and a spirited competition was the result, the prize being secured by 
Mr. J. Gallon, gardener to John Harwood, Esq., Woodsleigh, for a very 
fine stand. Mr. Chas. Jones, gardener to Mrs. Shaw, Wellesley House, 
and who won a cup in this class last year, was a close second. The third 
position was taken by Mr. John Wainwright, gardener to Mrs. B. Cross. 
For twelve incurved Mr. Callow was again first, staging capital examples, 
Messrs. .1. Wainwright and Chas. Jones following with good stands. For 
twelve Japanese Mr. T. McGrigor exhibited fine, well built flowers, 
Messrs. W. and J. Wainwright being second and third. 
There were two groups of Chrysanthemum plants arranged, first 
prize, including silver medal of Royal Horticultural Society, being taken 
by Mr. J. Pownall, gardener to Martin Musgrave, Esq. ; and the second 
by Mr. W. Wainwright. The miscellaneous groups, 10 feet diameter, 
were good. The first prize carried with it the bronze medal of the 
R.H.S., and this was won by Mr. Chas. Jones with an admirable arrange¬ 
ment, harmonising thoroughly in every way. The second was taken by 
Mr. J. Wainwright with a pretty group well arranged, but containing 
too much colour for the size of group; the third, also good, being taken 
by Mr. Pownall. 
The trained and specimen plants were most creditable, the principal 
prizetakers being Messrs. H. Shone, gardener to J. W. Makaut, Esq. ^ 
Mr. J. Hicks, gardener to Mrs. Haslam, Ravenswood; J. Pownall, 
J. Wainwright. Primulas, Roman Hyacinths, and table plants were 
all in fine condition, the winners being Messrs. R. Allen, J, Callow, 
Geo. Cross, gardener to E. Thwaites, Esq.; and J. Pickthall, gardener 
to T. H. Thwaites, Esq. The ball and bridal bouquets were excellent. 
Mr. J. Moseley, Halliwell, securing both prizes, which were well deserved. 
Black and white Grapes were fairly well shown, the winners being 
Messrs. Hicks and W. Wainwright. For vegetables the prizes went to 
Mr. G. Corbett (gardener to A. Knowles, Esq.), Mr. R. Fairhurst, Mr, 
J, Barnes, Mr, J. Fletcher, and Mr. R. Barlow. 
Special prize for Roman Hyacinths, given by Messrs. Clibran, 
Altrincham, was taken by Mr. G. Cross. Messrs. Clibran & Sons staged 
four dozen blooms of Chrysanthemums, representing some of the newer 
varieties. Mr. James Oakes, Darley Hall Potteries, had a fine display 
of pottery. The prize for dinner-table for eight persons, arranged with 
fruit and flowers for effect, was taken by Mrs. H, Walmesley, Bradshaw- 
gate, Bolton. 
HDYTON AND ROBY.— November 18th. 
The second annual Exhibition of the above Society was held on 
Saturday in the Huyton Park Hall, and was a great advance of what 
was held last season, the competition in the cut bloom classes being very 
keen. The principal prizetakers included Mr. Pinnington, gardener to 
Mrs. Banner, Blacklow House, Roby, who took first prizes tor twenty-four 
blooms, twelve incurved and twelve Japanese, twelve blooms reflexed 
and Anemone flowered, six incurved in three varieties and six Japanese 
in three varieties, two Palms, two Ferns, six pots Roman Hyacinths, 
three dishes and one dish Culinary Apples, three dishes and one dish of 
Pears, one dish dessert Apples; and seconds for twelve incurved, six 
Japanese and six incurved, three dishes dessert Apples, and six table 
plants. The second in the twenty-four bloom class was taken by Mr. 
Thos. Eaton, gardener to Jno. Parrington, Esq., Roby Mount, Roby. He 
was also second for twelve Japanese and first for two splendidly coloured 
bunches of Lady Downe’s Grapes. Mrs. Parrington taking the first 
prize for the best arranged Epergne with a pretty combination of Roman 
Hyacinths and Salvia splendens and Maidenhair Fern as foliage. 
Mr. J. Rose, gardener to J. Kitchen, Esq., Fernwood, Huyton, secured 
honours with twelve Japanese and Welve incurved, also for trained 
plants, the award of merit being granted as well. For six Japanese and 
six incurved Mr. W. Wharton, gardener to Jos. Royston, Esq., Huyton, 
