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to A. G. Hubbuck, Esq., Elmstead Lodge, Chislehurst, was second, and 
Mr. P. Waterer, Fawkham, Kent, third, both exhibitors staging well- 
grown blooms, 
Mr. Wheadon, gardener to R. S. Collier, Esq., Hawthorns, Bickley, 
secured the leading prize for twenty-four Japanese varieties, staging 
well finished blooms. The best of these were W. H. Lincoln, Beauty 
of Exmouth. Viviand Morel, J. Shrimpton, F. W. Flight, Mdlle. Marie 
Hoste, and W. Tricker. Mr. A. Tomalin, gardener to S, Whyte, Esq., 
Crayford, was second, and Mr. Leadbetter followed. There were four 
competitors in this class, and the competition was keen. Mr. Wheadon 
repeated his success in the class for twelve Japanese varieties with a 
stand of fine blooms, comprising the leading varieties. Mr. Thos, 
Osman, The Gardens, Ottershaw Park, Chertsey, was second, the third 
prize going to Mr. A. Tomalin. There was only one competitor in the 
class for twelve incurved blooms, this being Mr. J. Lyne, gardener to 
F. Tiarks, Esq., Foxbury, Chislehurst, to whom the first prize was 
awarded. Mr. Leadbetter secured the leading award for twelve reflexed 
blooms, staging fine examples ; Mr. T. Couldrey, gardener to J. Levy, 
Esq., The Shrubbery, Grove Park, being second. Anemone-flowered 
Chrysanthemums were best shown by Messrs. Leadbetter and Lyne, and 
A. Tomalin, to whom the prizes were awarded as their names are given. 
Messrs. A. Tomalin and J. Lyne also won the prizes for twelve bunches 
of Pompons. Mr. Osman gained the first prize for six Japanese, one 
variety only, with grand blooms of Sunflower. Mr. P. Waterer was 
second with E. Molyneux, and Mr. Rhoden, Blackheath Park, third with 
Stanstead Surprise. Mr. W. Ames, South Ashford, was first with six 
incurved blooms, showing small but neat examples of Mrs. G. Rundle. 
Amateur growers were well represented, and the same may be said 
of gardeners who resided within a radius of three miles of the Rink. 
Mr. J. Rhoden in the latter instance was placed first for six incurved 
blooms, which were neat in appearance. Mr. T. Couldrey was second, 
and Mr. Wainwright, Lee, third. The prizes for six Japanese went to 
Messrs. J. Rhoden, T, Couldrey, and C. Bayer, Forest Hill. Dr. Walker, 
Wimbledon, was placed first in the amateurs’ section for twelve incurved 
blooms, showing neat examples of Violet Tomlin, Princess of Wales, and 
Madame Barrier amongst others. Mr, A, J, Parker, 172, New Kent 
Road, was second. Dr, Walker was also successful in gaining the first 
prize for twelve Japanese, showing a stand of fine blooms of the leading 
varieties. Mr. A. J. Parker was second, and Mr. W. Ames third. For 
six Japanese blooms Messrs. Rose, G. Saunders, and A. J. Parker won ; 
and for the same number of incurves Dr. Walker, A. J. Parker, and 
W. Ames secured the prizes in order given. Mr. Saunders had the best 
six blooms of one Japanese variety, Mrs. F. Jameson, and Mr. W. Ames 
was second with Avalanche. Mr. Bertenshaw, East Dulwich, was first 
for twelve Japanese blooms in this section, the second prize going to 
Mr. H. W. Percy, Fairmont, Brockley. In other amateur classes blooms 
were well shown. 
For the President’s special prize for eight Japanese and eight 
incurved blooms there were three competitors, these being Mr. A. 
Tomalin, C. Payne, and Leadbetter, to whom the prizes were awarded 
as their names appear. The competition was keen, fine blooms being 
staged in each class. Mr. T. Osman had the best six blooms of Avalanche, 
the second going to Mr. J. Lyne, who also secured the first award 
for six blooms of Mdlle. Lacroix family. Mr. Percy won with six 
blooms of the Rundle family, and Mr. A. Tomalin had the best twelve 
flowers of the same section. Mr. Filkins, Oakbank, Chislehurst, staged 
the best single bloom of W. Seward, a fine specimen. 
The premier Japanese bloom in the Show was a splendid flower of 
E. Molyneux, shown by Mr. H. Shoesmith. Mr. Leadbetter had the 
best incurved variety, this being a beautiful bloom of Prince Alfred. 
Groups of plants formed a feature in the Exhibition. For one 
composed principally of Chrysanthemums, Mr. Rhoden, The Gardens, 
Blackheath Park, was placed first; Mr. F. Fox, gardener to Mrs. 
Penn, The Cedars, Lee, was second ; and Mr. J. Williams, College Park, 
Lewisham, third. There were twenty-four competitors in this class. 
Miscellaneous exhibits were plentiful. Messrs. B. S, Williams and 
Son, Upper Holloway, arranged a group of foliage plants and Orchids, 
and Messrs. E. D. Shuttleworth & Co., Peckham Rye, sent a collection 
of Ferns, Crotons, Palms, and Heaths. Mr. W. Wells, Earlswood, had 
some Chrysanthemum blooms, as likewise did Mr. R. Owen, Maiden¬ 
head. Messrs. J. Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, S.E., contributed a splendid 
group of stove and greenhouse plants. Messrs. A. Tomalin, J. Lyme, 
and Filkin, had groups of flowering and foliage plants in the competitive 
classes. Primulas and table plants were well shown. Baskets and 
bouquets of Chrysanthemums were exhibited by ladies. 
Fruit formed an interesting feature in the show. Messrs. G. 
Bunyard & Co., Maidstone, sent a very fine collection of Apples and 
Pears in splendid condition. Grapes, Apples, and Pears were exhibited in 
the competitive classes provided for fruit, but pressure on our spaces 
prevents further reference. 
ASCOT.— November 1st and 2nd. 
The annual autumn Show in connection with the Ascot and District 
Horticultural Society was opened on Wednesday last, when a grand 
display of plants, flowers, and fruit was staged. Groups of Chrysanthe¬ 
mums and also of miscellaneous plants were of exceptional merit, the 
competition in the various classes being keen. The incurved blooms 
were not, perhaps, quite up to the usual high standard, the Japanese on 
the other hand being better than is customary. The exhibits of vege¬ 
tables and fruit were numerous and fine, but space will not permit of 
our referring to them at length. The same may be said of plants, of 
which Primulas, Bouvardias, and Violets were prominent. We append 
a list of the prizewinners in the principal classes devoted to Chrys¬ 
anthemums. 
In the class for forty-eight, to include not less than eighteen 
Japanese and eighteen incurved blooms, Mr. Thorne, gardener to Major 
Joicey, Sunningdale Park, was a good first. The flowers staged were 
grand, especially the Japanese, The exhibit comprised W. Tricker, 
E. Molyneux, W, H. Lincoln, G. C. Schwabe, Viviand Morel, Colonel 
W. B. Smith, Lord Wolseley, Queen of England, Prince Alfred, Mrs. 
Heale, Camille Flammarion, Queen of England, Madame F, Mistral, 
and Lord Wolseley, back row ; Mrs. Heale, Madame Barrier, Miss 
M. A. Haggis, Jeanne d’Arc, Violet Tomlin, Madame Barrier, Madame 
Mistral, John Lambert, J. Shrimpton, Majestic, Viviand Morel, Mons. 
E. A. Carrier, Excelsior, Mrs. G. Herring, Count F. Lurani, and Mdlle. 
Marie Hoste, middle row; Colonel W. B. Smith, Stanstead Surprise, 
Avalanche, Sunflower, Gloire du Rocher, G. W. Childs, Mdlle. Lacroix, 
Boule d’Or, Ami Hoste, Mr. Bunn, Brookleigh Gem, Robert Cannell, 
Willie, Barbara, Princess Beatrice, and Princess Teck, front row. The 
second prize was awarded to Mr. Maxim, gardener to the Hon. Miss 
Shaw Lefevre, Winchfield, who staged a highly creditable exhibit. 
Mr. W. Lane, gardener to Miss J. Burning Smith, Ascot, third, and Mr. 
J. Tomlin, gardener to Mrs. Goldenham, Chertsey, fourth. 
Mr. Lane was a good first for thirty-six blooms, distinct, eighteen 
Japanese and eighteen incurved. Mr. G. Barker, gardener to H. P, 
Leschallas, Esq., Windlesham, was a very close second ; and Mr. P. 
Harpley, gardener to F. Morrison, Esq., Sunninghill, a creditable third. 
Mr. Cole, gardener to E. W. Hamilton, Esq., Charters, Sunningdale, 
was a good first for twelve incurved blooms, distinct. This stand was 
composed of Mons. R. Bahuant, Jeanne d’Arc, Lord Wolseley, Princess 
of Wales ; back row : Madame Barrier, Princess Teck, Prince Alfred, 
Mrs. S. Coleman ; middle row : Alfred Lyon, Violet Tomlin, Beauty, 
and an unnamed pale pink variety. The second prize went to Mr. 
F. Heereman, gardener to the Hon. Lady Isabella Keane, Rose Mount, 
Sunningdale ; and the third to Mr. Joy, gardener to Mrs. Entwhistle, 
The Oaks, Sunninghill, Mr. H. Popple, gardener to the Hon. Lady 
Cowell Stepney, Wood End, Sunninghill, was an excellent first 
for six distinct incurved blooms, showing Princess of Wales, 
Violet Tomlin, Princess Teck, Prince Alfred, Jeanne d’Arc and Madame 
Barrier. Mr. R. Bird, gardener to C. J. Barnett, Esq., Kings Beeches, 
Sunninghill, second, and Mr. A. Hawthorn, The Gardens, St. George’s 
School, Ascot, a fair third. For twelve distinct Japanese, Mr. A. Sturt, 
gardener to N. L. Cohen, Esq., Englefield Green, was a capital first, staging 
magnificent blooms ; Mr. Heereman was a good second, and Mr. J. Cole 
third. For six Japanese, distinct, Mr. H. Popple was first. The second 
prize went to Mr. Joy, and the third to Mr. R. Bird. Mr. J. Woodhouse, 
gardener to Miss Belcher, Spring Grove, Sunningdale, was awarded the 
first prize and the silver cup for twelve reflexed flowers. Mr. J. Cole, 
was a close second and Mr. Thorne third. Mr. H. Popple was first for 
six reflexed. Mr. Wm. Neate, gardener to Miss Thacker, Queen’s Hill, 
Ascot, was second; and Mr. E. Smee, gardener to Captain Hanbury, 
Holmwood Lodge, Ascot, third. Mr. Joy, the only competitor, was placed 
first in the class for six incurved blooms of the Queea family with 
superb examples of Empress of India. Mr. G. Barker was first for six 
incurved. Queen type excluded, with large clean blooms of Mons. R. 
Bahuant ; Mr. J. Cole being second with Violet Tomlin, and 
Mr. Hawthorn third with Prince Alfred. 
In the class for six white Japanese, one variety, Mr. H. Popple was 
first with magnificent flowers of Avalanche. Messrs. G. Barker and 
R. Bird being second and third in the order named with the same 
variety. For six coloured Japanese, one variety, Mr. Thorne was an 
easy first with Wm. Tricker, Mr. Barker second with the same variety, 
and Mr. Joy third with E. Molyneux. Mr, A. Sturt was a good first 
for six Anemone flowered varieties, Mr. Hawthorn being second. 
Mr. J. Cowie, gardener to V. L. Oliver, Esq., Whitmore Lodge, 
Sunningdale, took the first prize for a large group of Chrysanthemums. 
The arrangement was admirable, and the plants dwarf and well grown. 
Mr. Attfield was second, and Mr. W. Lane third, Mr. F. Heereman w'as 
first for a smaller group, Mr. White being second, and Mr. J. Edge third. 
For four trained specimens, exclusive of standards, the first prize 
was deservedly accorded to Mr. White, gardener to the Dowager 
Marchioness of Conyngham, The Mount, Ascot ; the third prize going 
to Mr. W, Lane. Mr. W. Neate was first for six specimen plants with 
a good exhibit, Mr. White being second, and Mr. Attfield, gardener to 
Sir W. Farmer, third. Mr. Neate was first for four Pompons in pots 
with well flowered plants, Mr. B, Harpley second, and Mr, Hawthorn 
third. 
Mr. Thorne was first for a splendid group of miscellaneous plants, 
taste in arrangement and excellent culture being striking features of 
the exhibit. The Crotons were clean and splendidly coloured, as also 
were the Palms and Ferns. Orchids, \vhich were represented ^ by 
Oncidium tigrinum, Cattleya labiata, superb varieties ; Cypripedium 
insigne and two grand seedlings were magnificent examples. Mr. 
J. Edge, gardener to Lord Harlech, Tetworth, was second ; Mr. E. Smee 
third ; and Mr. Hawthorn fourth. 
The National Chrysanthemum Society’s certificate for the best 
incurved bloom was awarded to Mr. Lane for a grand Baron Hirsch, 
and for the best Japanese to Mr. Popple for a superb example of Sun¬ 
flower. 
Miscellaneous exhibits, not for competition, were not numerous, that 
of Messrs. Sutton & Son, comprised of Potatoes of their own introduc¬ 
tion, being prominent. Messrs. J. Standish & Co., Royal Nurseries, 
Ascot, arranged a fine group of plants, including Ferns, Palms, and 
Chrysanthemums. 
