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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ November 9, 1893. 
BKIGHTON.— November 7th and 8th. 
The annual Chrysanthemutn Show of the Brighton and Sussex 
“New” Horticultural Society was held in the Pavilion on the above 
dates, when a magnificent display was brought together. The Japanese 
blooms were of exceptional merit, the incurved ranging rather smaller 
than is customary, but making up in quality for what they lacked in 
size. Fruit, including Apples, Pears and Grapes, were staged in good 
numbers and splendid condition, as also were vegetables in various 
kinds. The arrangements of the Show under the superintendence of 
Mr. M. Longhurst, Secretary, and a committee of management were 
perfectly carried out, and reflected much credit on these gentlemen. 
Groups and specimen plants were seen in exceptionally good form and 
in great numbers. The exhibition was such an extensive one and so 
highly meritorious that we are unable to give a full list of the prize¬ 
winners, and append the names of those in the principal classes only. 
Mr. H. Head, The Drive Nursery, Hove, was awarded the first prize 
for a group, arranged in a space of 14 feet by 8 feet, in which some 
grand examples were staged. Mr. J. Hill, gardener to M. Wallis, Esq., 
J.P., Springfield, Withdeane, was a good second ; and Mr. F. Meachen, 
gardener to Mrs. Armstrong, Woodslee, Withdeane, third. For a semi¬ 
circular group in a space of 11 feet 6 inches by 6 feet, Mr. Fairs, 
gardener to R. Clowes, Esq., Clayton, Wickham, Hassocks, was placed 
first for an admirable arrangement. Mr. Sims, gardener to C. J. Inwood, 
Esq., The Retreat, Dyke Road, Brighton, was second ; and Mr. Lister, 
gardener to E. A. Wallis, Esq., Lewes Road, Brighton, third. Mr. C. 
Ritchings, gardener to Dr. Frankland was an excellent first, securing 
a silver medal for thirty-six Japanese, in not less than twenty-four 
varieties, staging — back row: Colonel W. B. Smith, E. Molyneux, 
Viviand Morel, W. H. Lincoln, Puritan, E. Molyneux, Puritan, Mrs. C. 
Harman Payne, J. Shrimpton, Mdlle. Marie Hoste, Viviand Morel, Col. 
W. B. Smith. Middle row : Charles Shrimpton, Professor Whitmack, 
Mdlle. Marie Hoste, President Borel, Gloire du Rocher, Condor, 
J. Shrimpton, W. H. Lincoln, E. D. Adams, President Borel, Beauty of 
Exmouth, Mrs. A. G. Ramsey. Front row : Florence Davis, Sunflower, 
William Seward, W. H. Atkinson, Florence Davis, Excelsior, William 
Tricker, Lord Brooke, Prince du Bois, William Seward, and Etoile de 
Lyon. Mr. Slaughter was a good second ; Mr. Hart was third ; and 
Mr. Penford fourth. 
In the class for twenty-four Japanese, distinct, there were flve stands 
staged, Mr. Slaughter, Jarvis Villa, Steyning, being first. His stand 
was comprised of—Back row : Vice-President Audiguier, Gloire du 
Rocher, Mdlle. Marie Hoite, Mrs. C. Harman Payne, Mrs. E. D. Adams, 
E. Molyneux, W. H. Lincoln, and a pale sport from Viviand Morel. 
Middle row : Alberic Lunden, Puritan, Val d’Andorre, Condor, Mrs. 
C. H. Wheeler, Florence Davis, Etoile de Lyon, John Dyer. Front row : 
Sunflower, Madame Baco, Sarah Oiven, Excelsior, Avalanche, Lord 
Brooke, Amos Perry, Madame J. Laing. The blooms in this stand were 
splendid, being uniformly of good shape and colour. Mr. G. Goldsmith, 
gardener to Sir E. G. Loder, Leonardslee, Horsham, was second ; Mr. 
Duncan, gardener to C. J. Lucas, Esq., Warnham Court, Horsham, 
third, and Mr. Wallis, gardener to Mrs. Mews, Hartwell, Hartfleld, 
fourth. For twenty-four incurved, in not less than eighteen varieties, 
Mr. Ritchings, gardener to Dr. Frankland, Reigate, was first with 
compact blooms of fine form. They consisted of—Back row: Baron 
Hirsch, Lord Alcester, Violet Tomlin, Golden Empress, Empress of 
India, N. Davis, Golden Emoress, Baron Hirsch. Middle row: Jeanne 
d’Arc, Prince Alfred, Princess of Wales, Miss M. A. Ilaggas, Violet 
Tomlin, Lord Wolseley, Jeanne d’Arc. Front row : Lady Hardinge, 
Nil Desperandum, Mrs. G. Bundle, Mrs. Dixon, Cherub, G. Glenny, 
Mrs. G. Bundle, and Jardin des Plantes. Mr. Goldsmith was second 
with larger blooms, which, however, were not so well finished, and Mr. 
Penford, gardener to Sir F. Fitzwygram, Leigh Park, Havant, third. 
Equal fourth prizes were accorded to Messrs. Heasman and Standing. 
There were ten competitors in the class for twelve incurved, distinct, 
Mr. Fowler, gardener to Mrs. Hall, Barrow Hill, Henfield, being first. 
The flowers were of fair size and substance. The blooms in the back 
row were Camille Flammarion, John Lambert, Ami Hoste, Prince 
Alfred. Middle row : Miss Haggas, Lord Wolseley, Mrs. Heale, Madame 
Darrier. Front row: Alfred Lyne, Jeanne d’Arc, Violet Tomlin, and 
Novelty. Mr. Horscroft, gardener to T. Potter, Esq., Ardingly, was a 
fair second ; Mr. Tourle, gardener to F. Barchard, Esq., Uckfield, and 
Mr. Baker, gardener to F. H. Brady, Esq., Burgess Hill, fourth. 
Mr. Horscroft was a good first for twelve Japanese, distinct, staging 
—back row : Viviand Morel, Edwin Molyneux, Florence Davis, Colonel 
W. B. Smith. Middle row : Avalanche, Gloire du Rocher, Madame J. 
Laing, Puritan. Front row : W. H. Lincoln, Louise Leroy, C. Becket, 
and Miss Anna Hartshorn. The second prize went to Mr. Fowler ; the 
third to Mr. Emery, gardener to M. G. Megaw, Esq , Avoca, Eastbourne ; 
and the fourth to Mr. Sayers, gardener to Mrs. Cook, The Hall, Nutley, 
Uckfield. Mr. Emery was first for six Japanese, distinct, with Mrs. C. 
Harman Payne, Edwin Molyneux, Florence Davis, Viviand Morel, 
W. H. Lincoln, and E. A. Carri^re. Mr. Baker was second, Messrs. W. 
Miles & Co., West Brighton Nurseries, being third. Mr. Heasman was 
first for six Anemones, staging Jean Marty, Margouluie, Empress, Mens. 
Chas. Lebocqz, Mrs. Judge Benedict, and Grand Alveole. Mr. Penford 
was second, Mr. Tourle third, and Mr. H. Harris fourth. Mr. Heasman 
was first for six reflexed, showing Cloth of Gold, King of Crimsons, Dr. 
Sharp, Golden Christine, Mrs. Forsyth, and Pink Christine. Mr. 
Ritchings was a good second, Mr. Penford third, and Mr. Hart, Shore- 
ham, fourth. Mr. Duncan was first for six incurved, one variety, 
with Jeanne d’Arc ; Mr. Jupp second with Princess of Wales ; Mr. 
Fowler third with Madame Darrier ; and Mr. Baker fourth with 
Jeanne d’Arc. 
Mr. Duncan was first for six Japanese, one variety, with handsome 
examples of E. Molyneux ; Mr. Horscroft second with Viviand Morel; 
Mr. H. Head, The Drive Nursery, Hove, third, with the same variety ; 
and Mr. Slaughter, fourth, also with Viviand Morel. Mr. Duncan was 
first for six Japanese, white, staging Ava'aache in good form ; Mr. 
Slaughter being second, Mr. Tourle third ; and Mr. Heasman fourth. 
Mr. Baker was first for six yellow Japanese with fine Sunflowers ; Mr. 
Duncan sec3nd with the same kind ; Mr. Slaughter third with W. H. 
Lincoln, and Mr. Baker fourth. Mrs, S. Coleman, West End, Henfield, 
was first for twelve Pompons with charming flowers; Mr. Harris 
second; Mr. Blake, gardener to P. C. G. Roper, Esq , Polegate, 
third ; and Mr. G. Hart fourth. Specimen plants were shown in grand 
condition, Messrs. G. Hart, E. Meachen, A. Scutt, and Jas. Hill being 
amongst the most successful exhibitors in these classes. 
Miscellaneous exhibits were numerous, and included a collection of 
fruit from Messrs. J. Cheal & Son, Lowfield Nursery, Crawley ; bulbs 
from Messrs. Tilley Bros., Brighton ; Orchids and Palms from Mr. H. 
Garnett, gardener to R. G. Fletcher, Esq., Patcham ; Chrysanthemums 
from Mr. W. Wells, Red Hill; and fruit, bulbs and Orchids from Messrs. 
W. Balchin & Son, Hassocks Nursery, Sussex. 
SOUTHAMPTON.— November 7th and 8th. 
After a lapse of several years, through want of support financially, 
the Royal Southampton Horticultural Society ventured upon holding 
an autumn Exhibition this year on the dates named, in the 
Victoria Hall. Prom a horticultural point of view it was a success. 
The exhibits, if not numerous, possessed quality. The arrangements 
were, as they always are here, quite perfect, under the guidance of Mr. 
S. Fuidge, the Secretary. 
Cut blooms formed the principal part of the Exhibition. The 
leading class was that for twenty-four, twelve Japanese and twelve 
incurved, the first prize going to Mr. G. Inglefield, gardener to Sir J. W. 
Kelk, Bart. His best blooms were—Japanese : Col. W. B. Smith, 
E. Molyneux, Mdlle. M. Hoste, Etoile de Lyon, W. H. Lincoln, W. H. 
Tricker, Avalanche, Mrs. F. Jameson, Le Verseau (good), Alberic 
Lunden, and Sunflower. Incurved : Golden Empress, Empress of 
India, Emily Dale, Prince Alfred, Miss Haggas, Lord Alcester, Lord 
Wolseley, Princess of Wales, Jeanne d’Arc, Empress Eugfiuie, Queen of 
England, and Mrs. N. Davis. The second prize went to Mr. G. Hughes, 
gardener to W. Baring, E^q., Norman Court, Salisbury, with equally good 
incurved, but falling away in Japanese. Mr. Penford, gardener to Sir 
F. Fitzwygram, Bart., M.P., Leigh Park, Havant, was third. 
The next important class was for twenty-four blooms, not more than 
two of one variety. Mr. Inglefield again led the way, closely followed 
by Mr. Hughes and Mr. Penford in the order named. Mr. Inglefield 
was also first for twelve Japanese and twelve incurved, the second 
prizes in both cases going to Mr. Hughes. For twelve blooms, not more 
than two of any one variety, Mr. Hughes was first. Mr. Budd, gardener 
to F. G. Dalgety, Esq., Lockerby Hall, Romsey, was second ; and Mr. 
Penford third. 
Plants were well shown. For the best collection, arranged in a space 
60 feet square, Mr. G. Busby, gardener to Colonel F. Willan, Thorn Hill, 
Bitterns, was an easy first, his plants being dwarf and carrying 
good blooms. Second, Mr. F. Rossman, florist, Shirley. For four 
Japanese, Mr. E. Rose, gardener to Dr. Allden, The Firs, Bassett, was 
first with fine specimens of Lady Selborne and Mdlle. Lacroix, closely 
followed by Mr. E. Carr, gardener to W. A. Gillett, Esq., Fair Oak, 
Bishopstoke. For a single specimen Japanese, Mr. E. Carr was easily 
first with Madame Bertie Rendatler, 5 feet through ; and Mr. Rose 
second. For a group of miscellaneous plants arranged for effect, Mr. W. 
Peel was first with a very light arrangement, closely followed by Mr. 
E. Wills, nurseryman, Shirley. 
Fruit was good throughout. In the class for three distinct varieties 
Mr. W. Saunders, Junction Road, Andover, was first ; and Mr. W. 
Mitchell, gardener to J. W. Flemming, Esq., Chilworth Manor, second. 
For two bunches of black Grapes Mr. T. Hall, gardener to S. Montagu, 
Esq., M.P., South Stoneham, was first with fine Alicante. Mr. Mitchell 
was second. Apples and Pears were well shown by Mr. G. Bushby, Mr. 
T. Hall, Mr. S. H. Goodwin, Meredith, Maidstone ; and Mr. J. Miles, 
gardener to W. Perkins, Esq., Portswood. Vegetables were best staged 
by Mr. Inglefield and Mr. Bushby. 
Messrs. George Bunyard & Co., Maidstone, Kent, sent 100 dishes of 
Apples, which were greatly admired. Collections of plants not for 
competition also came from Mr. Wills ; Major Montagu Day, Terrace 
House; Messrs. Toogood & Sons, Southampton ; W. H. Rogers, Red 
Lodge Nursery, Southampton; and Mr. B. Ladhams, which helped to 
make the Show attractive. 
WATFORD.— November 7th and 8th. 
As anticipated, the Watford Chrysanthemum Show has proved a 
great success, there being really a gay Exhibition in the Clarendon Hall 
on the above dates. The number of entries were about the same as 
last year, but the blooms in colour and excellence generally were 
certainly in advance of any previous season. 
The President of the Society, the Earl of Clarendon, gives it most 
substantial support, not only by the interest he takes therein, but by 
the magnificent group that year after year he contributes for decoration. 
On this occasion Mr. Myers, his head gardener, exceeded his previous 
efforts by placing in the centre of the hall the finest group ever seen 
