Kovember 16, 1893, ] 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOWS. 
HULL AND EAST RIDING.— November 15th and 16th, 
The tenth annual Exhibition of the Hull and East Riding Chrys¬ 
anthemum Society opened yesterday (Wednesday) in the Artillery 
Barracks, Park Street, Hull. The Hull Shows are famed for their 
magnitude and excellence. As was generally anticipated the liberal 
prizes, including a challenge vase worth 20 guineas, several silver 
cups, and pieces of plate of considerable value, brought forth many of 
the principal growers, Our reporter telegraphs the names of the prize¬ 
winners in the leading open classes, and says the high reputation the 
Society has long enjoyed is fully maintained. In most of the classes 
the entries were numerous, and the competition was keen. The tables 
of bouquets and floral decorations were not quite so numerous as usual, 
but good ; while the groups of plants were magniflcent. Incurved 
blooms were some of the best seen this season, and the Japanese superb, 
being large and well coloured. 
In the class for twenty-four incurved blooms, in not less than 
eighteen varieties, and no more than two blooms of one variety, Mr. W. 
Lees, The Gardens, Trent Park, New Barnet, secured the coveted first 
prize of £10 and a silver cup valued 5 guineas. His blooms were 
grand, being splendidly finished. Mr. H. Shoesmith, gardener to M. 
Hodgson, Esq,, Shirley, Croydon, was a close second, winning the £5 
prize ; and Mr. Peter Blair, Trentham, third. 
For twenty-four Japanese blooms, distinct varieties, Mr. Shoesmith 
secured the premier award of £10 and a silver cup valued 5 guineas with 
a stand of excellent blooms. Mr. Heany, the Gardens, Mossley House, 
Liverpool, was second; and Mr. Musk, Haveringland Hall, Norwich, 
gained a third position. In the class for twenty-four blooms, Japanese, 
^distinct, arranged for effect, and set up in any manner the exhibitor 
desires, with or without Chrysanthemums or other foliage, on a table 
space not exceeding 6 feet in length by 2 feet 6 inches in width, the 
competition was good. The object of this class is to introduce a more 
tasteful system of staging highly developed flowers. Mr. Musk here 
repeated his success with a charming arrangement, securing the 5-guinea 
prize, given by Harold J. Reckitt, Esq., J.P., M.P., Winestead Hall. Mr. 
Wilson, Swanland Manor, was second ; and Mr. Jarvis, Ciffe House 
Gardens, Hessle, third. 
The class for a table of bouquets, wreaths, sprays, buttonholes, or 
other floral arrangements, illustrating the decorative value of Chrys¬ 
anthemums, with any kind of foliage or Grasses, was interesting. Each 
exhibitor was restricted to a table space of 12 feet by 3 feet, but less 
space could have been occupied if desired. Mr. Taylor, Newland, was 
first, gaining the National Chrysanthemum Society’s silver medal and 
3 guineas, with a beautiful arrangement. 
In the class for twelve incurved blooms, open to exhibitors residing 
in Lincolnshire, within twenty miles of Hull or anywhere within the 
East Riding of Yorkshire, Mr. Burrows, gardener, Westlands, Grimsby, 
was first, winning the silver cup given by Messrs. E. P. Dixon & Sons, 
Queen Street, Hull. His blooms were very fine. Mr. Jarvis was second, 
and Mr. Pike, Warter Priory Gardens, third. Mr. Burrows also secured 
another silver cup given by the same firm for twelve Japanese blooms ; 
Mr. Walker, Hotham ,Hall, being second, and ^Mr. Richard Willey, 
Cottingham Gardens, third. 
As already mentioned the groups were exceedingly fine. For a 
group of Chrysanthemums, interspersed with foliage plants, arranged 
for effect in a space of 100 square feet, the first prize being a silver 
challenge cup, value 20 guineas, presented by James Reckitt, Esq., of 
Swanland Manor, Vice-President of the Society, and £6, on the con¬ 
dition that the winner hold the cup until the next Exhibition, 
Mr. Coates, gardener, Milton Terrace, Hull, was first with a beautiful 
group. Mr. Cottam, Cottingham, was second, and Mr. Marchison 
Hessle, third. 
The other features of this grand Exhibition will be detailed in our 
next issue. 
GRIMSBY AND DISTRICT.— November 3rd and 4th. 
The fourth annual Show was held in the Town Hall on the dates 
given, and it was without doubt the best exhibition ever seen in 
Grimsby. The large hall was filled with groups of Chrysanthemums, 
choice foliage and flowering plants. The orchestra was beautifully 
decorated with flowers and foliage plants from the nurseries of Mr. 
Jno. Clark, Cromwell Road, Grimsby. Adjoining the large room was 
another of rather less dimensions, filled with cut flowers and fruit. 
In the class for twenty-four blooms Japanese, in not less than 
eighteen varieties, the first prize went to the Rev. W. D. Thatcher, 
Clent Hall, Stourbridge, who had good flowers. The second prize was 
secured by Sir Hy. Bennett, Westlands, Grimsby (gardener, G. B. 
Burrows), who only lost by two points. Mr. G. A. Carr, Waltham 
Grove, Grimsby (gardener, Jno. Walker), was third with neat blooms. 
In the class for twelve Japanese, nine varieties, the first prize went 
to Mr. G. B. Burrows for excellent blooms in good condition. For twelve 
blooms Japanese in six varieties Mr. S. J. Grange, The Cedars, Laceby 
(gardener, Mr. Fred. Isle), was first. 
For twenty-four incurved blooms G. A. Carr, Esq., Waltham 
Grove (gardener, Mr. Jno. Walker), was a good first. Second, Rev. 
W. D. Thatcher, Clent Hall, Stourbridge; third. Sir Hy. Bennett, 
Westlands. With twelve incurved or nine varieties, Mr. John Clark, 
nurseryman, Cromwell Road, was first; G. A. Carr, Waltham Grove, 
second. Sir H. Bennet gained the special prize for the premier Japanese, 
and the Rev. W. D. Thatcher for the best incurved bloom. 
LIVERPOOL.— November 7th and Sth. 
The fourteenth autumn Show was held in St. George’s Hall on the 
above dates, and compared favourably with those of former years. The 
centre of attraction was the splendid challenge vase presented by Messrs. 
R. P. Ker & Sons, Aigburth Nursery, and which was won last year by 
Mr. Jellicoe, gardener to F. H. Gossage, Esq., Camp Hill, Woolton, he 
being required to win it two years in succession to become the owner 
of the vase. This has been done, the Association being the poorer by 
the loss of such a fine trophy, and Mr. Jellicoe the richer by winning 
it in such a short space of time. The following is the prize list, regret 
being expressed that only the larger classes can be dealt with owing to 
lack of space. 
For twenty-four incurved and twenty-four Japanese, not less than 
thirty-six varieties, Mr. Donald Forbes, gardener to Alfred Holt, Esq , 
Crofton, Aigburth, was placed first with a very heavy stand containing 
in the back row—Japanese : Col. W. B. Smith, E toile de Lyon, E. Molyneux, 
Col. Smith, Stanstead White, Mrs. E. W. Clarke, Florence Davis, and .a 
grand Mrs. C. H. Payne. Second row: Mrs. E. D. Adams, Mrs. F. 
Jameson, W. H. Lincoln, W. Tricker, G. C. Schwabe, E. Molyneux, 
Viviand Morel, and Sunflower. Front row : Viviand Morel, Sunflower, 
Violet Rose, Marie Hoste, Mr. C. H. Payne, Avalanche, Chas. Davis, and 
W. Tricker. The incurved, although rather early, were marked by well 
built substantial blooms, the best being Queen of England, Mons. R. 
Bahuant, John Doughty, John Lambert, and Baron Hirsct. A very good 
second was Mr. T. Carling, gardener to Mrs. Cope, Dove Park, Woolton, 
who had some fine blooms, the best being Mrs.C. H. Payne, Viviand Morel, 
Princess May, Wm. Seward, Puritan, W. H. Lincoln, and Marie Hoste. 
Incurved i Baron Hirsch, Mons. R. Bahuant, Madame Darrier, Alfd. Lyne, 
Lady Dorothy (grand), and Lucy Kendall. Mr. G. Eaton, gardener to 
W. H. Shirley, Esq., Allerton House, Allerton, was a close third with very 
fresh blooms. The fourth position was occupied by Mr. Sydney Bremmell, 
gardener to W. H. France Hayhurst, Esq., Overly, Wellington, Salop. 
This exhibitor would probably have been placed higher had his flowers 
been set up properly, for his Japanese were the heaviest and brightest 
coloured in the Show. 
As before remarked the Ker’s challenge vase was won by Mr. Jellicoe, 
there being four entries for it, and the competition was keen. Mr. 
Jellicoe won by the superiority of his incurved blooms alone. The 
varieties were—Japanese : Col. W. B. Smith, Mrs, C. H. Payne, Gloire du 
Rocher, Mdlle, Marie Hoste, Princess May, Wm. Seward, Chas. Davis, 
E. Molyneux, Sunflower, Stanstead White, W. W. Cole, and Viviand 
Morel. Incurved : Mons. R. Bahuant, Queen of England, Alfred Salter, 
Lord Alcester, Jeanne d’Arc, Baron Hirsch, Emily Dale, Empress of 
India, Madame Darrier, Violet Tomlin, Lord Wolseley, and Prince Alfred. 
Reflexed, two of each : King of Crimsons, Chevalier Domage, Golden 
Christine, Cullingfordi, Mrs. Forsyth, and James Carter. Mr. J. Edwards, 
gardener to H. Tate, jun.. Esq , Allerton Beeches, was second with 
splendid blooms. Mr. D. Heany, gardener to H. G. Schintz, Esq., 
Mossley House, was placed third, his stand of Japanese being admirable. 
The fourth prize went to Mr. R. Foster, gardener to Mrs. Thompson, 
Thingwall Hall, near Liverpool. 
For eighteen incurved Mr. Jellicoe was again first, showing Mons. 
R. Bahuant, Madame F. Mistral, Madame Darrier, Lord Wolseley, Baron 
Hirsch, and Mrs. Coleman in fine form. Mr. C. Osborne, gardener to 
Arthur Cook, Esq., Aigburth Hall, was second ; the third prize going to 
Mr. J. Hayne.«, gardener to Mrs. B. C. Nicholson, Oswaldcroft, Woolton, 
a fine exhibit. In the class for twelve incurved Mr. Jellicoe again took 
first honours, Mr. T. Healey, gardener to Colonel Wilson, Hillside, 
Allerton, being second. The prizes in another class for a similar number 
went to Mr. H. Howard, gardener to A. S. Mather, Esq., Beechwood, 
Woolton, and Mr. W. Wilson, gardener to H. Cunningham, Esq., Gorsey 
Cop, Gateacre. For six incurved Mr. W. Hignett, gardener to C. W. 
Carver, Esq., Woodbourne, West Derby, was successful. 
In the class for eighteen Japanese Mr. C. Osborne eame out in strong 
force,having grand blooms of Etoile de Lyon, Gloire du Rocher, Sunflower, 
Florence Davis, Viviand Morel, Marie Hoste, and Mrs. F. Jameson. Mr. 
T. Healey staged well for a second place. Mr. Jellicoe was third. For 
twelve Japanese Mr. Sydney Bremmell was an easy first, having very 
fine Viviand Morel, Excelsior, William Seward, William Lincoln, 
and Beauty of Exmouth. Mr. J. Edwards was second. In the class 
for twelve Japanese the honours went to Mr. Hignett, gardener 
to C. W. Carver, Esq. ; the second prize going to Mr. P. Greene, 
gardener to L. H. Macintyre, Esq., Greenheys, Aigburth. For six 
Japanese Mr. E. Wharton, gardener to J. Findlay, Esq., Mavis Court, 
Sefton Park, was first. The same exhibitor was also first for six reflexed 
and twelve Pompons, in bunches of three flowers, with fresh examples. 
Mr. J. Broome, gardener to Thos. Harrison, Esq., Belle Vale, Gateacre, 
was first with Anemone flowered beautiful blooms. In the class for si.x 
incurved and six Japanese for those who have never won a prize at 
the Show, Mr. J. Grant, gardener to W. S. Gladstone, Esq., Thornlea, 
Aigburth, was successful out of several very fair stands. 
Rarely have such grand trained plants been seen at Liverpool as they 
were on this occasion. Mr. W. Wilson, gardener to H. Cunningham, Esq,, 
who was first in the classes for three large flowering, one large flower¬ 
ing, one Pompon, and second for one pyramid. The second prizes going 
in the two former to Mr. J. Harrison, gardener to Mr. W. G. Bateson, 
Esq., Aigburth, who was also first for three Pompons and a highly effective 
group of Chrysanthemums arranged for effect not to exceed 60 square 
feet. The second places for three Pompons and one Pompon falling to Mr. 
J. Rose, gardener to J. C. Kitchen, Esq., Huyton. For one pyramid 
