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prize went to Messrs. J. Carter & Co., High Holborn, for a splendid 
group, comprising the leading varieties in excellent condition. Messrs. 
J. Mobsby & Son, 147, Moffat Road, Thornton Heath, were second. 
There was apparently only one exhibitor in the class for a group of 
incurved varieties, to be faced with Pompons and ornamental foliage 
plants. This was Mr. A. W. Young, 1.57, Holmesdale Road, South 
Norwood, to whom the fourth prize was awarded. 
Mr. J. Hughes, gardener to G. R. Higgins, Esq., Eastlands, Dulwich 
Village, was first for six trained specimens of Pompon varieties, showing 
Golden, Lilac and White Cedo Nullis, Saint Justin, Mabel (a yellow sport 
from Saint Justin), and Maroon Model in good condition. Mr. 
W. Wesker, gardener to A. Heaver, Esq., Upper Tooting, was second, 
and Mr. W. Carr, Croydon, third. Mr. Hughes was also first for six 
trained specimens of incurved varieties. The best of these were Mrs. 
G. Glenny, Mrs. Dixon, Prince Alfred, Mrs. G. Rundle, and Lord 
Wolseley, in grand condition. Mr. E. Cherry, gardener to Mrs. Gabriel, 
Norfolk House, Streatham, was second. Mr. Hughes repeated his success 
with six trained Japanese varieties, the finest of these being 
Margot, Stanstead Surprise, Cleopatra, and Viviand Morel. 
Mr. Wesker was second, and Mr. E. Cherry third. Mr. W. Carr secured 
the first prize for nine standard trained specimens with Mrs. G. Rundle, 
Alberic Lunden, Golden Madame Martha, Mrs. Dixon, Black Douglas, 
Elaine, Margot, Source d’Or, Mrs. G. Glenny, White Cedo Nulli, and 
Novelty. Mr. G. H. Cooper was second, and Mr. Carpenter third. 
Miscellaneous exhibits were not so plentiful as we have seen them 
at the Crystal Palace. Mr. W. Wells, Earlswood Nursery, Redhill, 
staged a fine group of Chrysanthemums, also some splendid cut blooms 
of all the leading varieties. Messrs. W. Cutbush & Sons, Highgate, 
sen la box of blooms of Mrs. Leopold de Rothschild Carnation, a 
useful variety, which produces its charming pink flowers in the winter 
as well as in the summer. Messrs. J. Laing «fe Sons staged a group of 
flowering and ornamental foliaged plants not for competition, and some 
well grown blooms of Chrysanthemums, including the latest novelties. 
Mr. W. J. Godfrey, Exmouth, sent blooms of Beauty of Exmouth Chrys¬ 
anthemum, for which a certificate was awarded. Mr. Godfrey likewise 
secured a certificate for a white Carnation named Mary, and staged a 
pink variety designated Reginald Godfrey. Both varieties are very 
fragrant. Mr. A. Ambrose, Bristol, also staged blooms of a white Car¬ 
nation named Blagdon Surprise. The flowers were large, and of good 
form. Messrs. Benham & Froud, Ltd., Chandos Street, W.C., 
showed the simplex syringe fumigator, which appears to be a useful 
contrivance. Dr. Walker had some of his patent tubes and cups. Mr. 
C. E. Shea, Foot’s Cray, staged splendid blooms of Chrysanthemums 
Miss Dorothea Shea and Mdlle. Therese Rey, and secured a certificate 
for the last named variety, which is one of the best acquisitions of 
the year. 
NATIONAL CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY. 
November 7th, 8th, and 9th. 
Many persons who were present at the great autumn exhibition held 
under the auspices of the National Chrysanthemum Society, at the 
Royal Aquarium, Westminster, on the above dates, expressed the opinion 
that it was one of the finest ever seen there. This doubtless was the case, for 
taken on the whole the blooms w'ere excellent, and the same may be said 
of the trained plants. In most classes the entries were very numerous, 
and the competition exceedingly keen. It is to be regretted, however, 
that space there does not permit the exhibits to be better arranged, 
inasmuch as a little irregularity on this point causes confusion amongst 
exhibitors who are desirous of finding any special class. 
Open Classes. 
The principal class in the cut bloom section was for forty-eight 
flowers, to consist of twenty-four incurved and twenty-four Japanese, 
distinct, the prizes being the challenge trophy and £10 as first, £6 as 
second, and £4 as third. This class is open to Chrysanthemum and 
horticultural societies on conditions as stipulated in the National Chrys¬ 
anthemum Society’s schedule. There were three entries, and the first 
prize fell to the St. Neot’s Amateur and Cottage Horticultural Society. 
The member who contributed the blooms was Mr. R, Petfield, gardener 
to A. G. Thornhill, Esq., Widdington, Huntingdon. The Japanese were 
not particularly large, but wonderfully bright and fresh, and comprised 
the following varieties :—Mrs. C. Harman Payne, Violet Rose, Lord 
Brooke, W. H. Lincoln, Gloire de Rocher, Mrs. Hubbuck, W. Trickner, 
J. Dyer, Pelican, E. Molyneux, Waban, Chas. Davis, Eda Prass (grand), 
Alberic Lunden (very fine), Mdlle. Marie Hoste, G. C. Schwabe, Sun¬ 
flower, W. W. Coles, Viviand Morel (fine), Mrs. Briscoe Ironside, 
Primrose League, Mr. E. C. Clarke, Avalanche, and Mr. C. W. 
Wheeler. The incurved blooms were neat and clean, but some of them 
were rather flat. The varieties were Mons. R. Bahuant, Empress of 
India, C. W. Whitnal, Princess of Wales, Lord Wolesley, J. Lambert, 
Violet Tomlin, Mrs. Robinson King (fine). Ami Hoste (good). Queen of 
England, Alfred Lyne, Novelty, Baron Hirsch, Jeanne d’Arc, Alfred 
Salter, Tohn Doughty, Madame Darrier (excellent). Golden Empress, 
Robert Petfield, Mrs. Heale, Prince Alfred, Lord Alcester, Brookleigh 
Gem, and Miss M. A. Haggas. After due consideration the second prize 
went to the Havant Chrysanthemum Society, the flowers in this case 
being contributed by Mr. J. Agate. They were well grown, particularly 
the Japanese, of which Mdlle. Marie Hoste, W. W. Coles, Viviand 
Morel, Lord Brooke, Princess May, and Chas. Davis may be mentioned 
as being especially good. The incurved blooms were rather small and 
flat but neat, the best being Lord Wolseley, Baron Hirsch, and Madame 
Darrier. The Sittingbourne and Milton Gardeners’ and Amateurs’ 
Association came third wdth creditable blooms, the incurved in this 
stand being the best. 
Incurved Blooms .—In the class for thirty-six incurved blooms, 
distinct, there wefe six competitors, and the fight for the Holmes 
Memorial challenge cup of £10 as first prize was very keen. The 
Judges were a considerable time in adjudicating, but eventually it was 
decided that Mr, W. H. Lees, gardener to F. A. Bevan, Esq., Trent Park, 
New Barnet, was first with a few points only. The blooms shown 
were grand, and comprised the following varieties :—Lord Alcester, 
R. Cannell, Mr. N. Davis, Prince Alfred, Mrs. Coleman, Cherub, 
Princess of Wales (grand), John Salter, Lord Eversley, Alfred Salter, 
Miss M. A, Haggas, Chas. Gibson, Lord Wolseley, Princess of Teck (fine), 
Mrs. Heale, Mrs. Robinson King, Ami Hoste, Princess Beatrice, Mons. 
R. Bahuant, Jeanne d’Arc, Nil Desperandum, Queen of England, Lady 
Dorothy, Empress Eugenie, Violet Tomlin, Golden Empress of India, 
Mrs. Haliburton, John Lambert, Hero of Stoke Newington, Refulgens, 
Alfred Lyne, John Doughty, White Venus, Empress of India, Barbara, 
and Madame Darrier. Messrs. W. & G. Drover, Fareham, were awarded 
the second prize for a stand of fine blooms. The best of these were 
Empress of India, John Doughty, Lord Alcester, and Alfred Salter. 
Messrs. W. Ray & Co., Mount Pleasant Nursery, Teynham, secured the 
third prize ; and Mr. H. Shoosmith, gardener to M Hodgson, Esq., 
Shirley, Croydon, the fourth, both staging fine blooms. 
There were five exhibitors in the class for twenty-four incurved 
blooms, and here again the competition was keen. Mr. W. H. Lees 
repeated his former success, showing a stand of splendid blooms, which 
justifies him to a foremost position in the Chrysanthemum world. The 
varieties staged were Lord Alcester, Lady Dorothy, Princess Teck, John 
Doughty, John Salter, Madame Darrier (grand). Prince Alfred, Princess 
of Wales, Nil Desperandum, Mrs. Coleman, Hero of Stoke Newington, 
Miss M, A. Haggas, Lord Wolseley, Queen of England, Princess 
Beatrice, John Lambert, Alfred Lyne, Empress Eugenie, Violet Tomlin, 
Empress of India, Barbara, Golden Empress, Robert Cannell, and Jeanne 
d’Arc. Mr. C. W. Knowles, gardener to Chas. Egerton, Esq., Roehampton, 
was second ; Messrs. W. Ray & Sons third ; and Mr. J. Myers, gardener 
to the Earl of Sandwich, Hinchingbrooke Gardens, Huntingdon, fourth. 
The class for twelve incurved blooms brought forth a very keen 
competition, there being no less than ten exhibitors. Mr. W. Collins, 
gardener to J. W. Carlile, Esq., Ponsbourne Park, Hertford, secured the 
leading award with a stand of neat blooms, deep in build. The varieties 
were Empress of India, Golden Empress, Princess of Wales, Mrs. Robin¬ 
son King, John Doughty, Mrs. S. Coleman, Alfred Salter, Mrs. Heale, 
Violet Tomlin, Queen of England, Madame Darrier, and Lord Alcester, 
Mr. A. Felgate, Burchill, Walton-on-Thames, was second; Mr. B. Calvert 
Bishop Stortford, third ; and Mr. G. Garpenter, Broad Oak, Byfleet, 
fourth. There were two competitors with six blooms of incurved varieties 
put into commerce in 1891 or 1892, but both were disqualified for staging 
flowers not in accordance with the schedule. With six incurved blooms 
of any one variety, there were seven competitors, and Mr. W. Collins 
was placed first with six grand specimens of Mrs. Heale. Mr. J. Hewett, 
Hillside House, Hythe, was second with Lord Alcester, and Mr. Calvert 
third with Violet Tomlin. 
Japanese Blooms .—An exhibitor, who has been improving rapidly 
with florists’ flowers during the past few years—W. Herbert Fowler, Esq., 
Claremont, Taunton—secured the first prize and the Holmes’ Memorial 
challenge cup in the class for forty-eight Japanese, and his victory was 
the more creditable owing to the strength of the competition. His stand 
was not striking for weight, but it was wonderfully even, the flowers all 
being good and fresh. The varieties in the back row were J. S. Dibben, 
Etoile de Lyon, E. Molyneux, Stanstead White, Mrs. E. W. Clarke, 
Thos. Hewitt, Van den Heede, Thos. Selwood, Viviand Morel, W. K. Wood¬ 
cock, Mrs. E. D. Adams, R. C. Kingston, Col. Smith, Julius Roehrs, 
W. H. Lincoln, and Duke of York. Middle row : Violet Rose, Sunflower, 
Potter Palmer, Miss Dorothea Shea, a blush seedling, G. C. Schwabe, 
Florence Davis, W. W. Coles, Madame J, Laing, Mrs. F. Jameson, 
G. W. Wheeler, Marie Hoste, W. Tricker, Miss Muriel Scott, Puritan, 
and Chas. Davis. Front row : Miss Anna Hartshorn, Beautd Toulousaine, 
E. G, Hill, W. Falconer, C. Shrimpton, Mrs. Alpheus Hardy, Rufacto 
Marshaletta, Mdlle. Th4rese Rey, Robt. Owen, Louis Boehmer, Beauty 
of Exmouth, Vice-President Calvat, Autumn Tints, Gloire du Rocher, 
J. Shrimnton, and Chas. Blick. Mr. Fowler had very sensible labels for 
his varieties. Mr. Chas. Cox, gardener to J. Trotter, Esq., Brickenden, 
Hertford, also bad a very fine stand, some of his blooms, notably 
E. Molyneux, Viviand Morel, Boule d’Or, Chas. Davis, Wm. Seward, and 
Stanstead White, being grand examples. The old champion, Mr. 
C. Gibson, gardener to J. Wormald, Esq., Morden Park, was third. He 
had lighter flowers than the others, but they were otherwise admirable. 
Messrs. W. & G. Drover, Fareham, were fourth. 
The stands in class 8 for twenty-four Japanese blooms made a show 
in themselves, for there were many fine exhibits. The best was that from 
Mr. W. Higgs, gardener to J. B. Hankey, Esq., Fetcham Park, Leather- 
head, who had a very heavy and beautiful box, in which Colonel Smith 
(magnificent). Beauty of Castle Hill, Stanstead White, Violet Rose, 
W. Seward, J. S. Dibben, Puritan, and E. Molyneux were splendid 
examples. It was one of the best twenty-fours ever shown. Mr. W. H. 
Lees, gardener to F. A. Bevan, Esq., Trent Park, New Barnet, also had 
an excellent stand, and was placed second, his Viviand Morel. Charles 
Davis, Mrs. Alpheus Hardy, Sunflower, Colonel Smith, and Mrs. Jameson 
being very fine. Mr. H. Shoesmith, gardener to M. Hodgson, Esq , 
Shirley Cottage, Croydon, was third, his Colonel Smith, Viviand Morel, 
E. Molyneux, and Madame Calvat being excellent flowers. Mr. W. 
