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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER, 
[ November 16, 1893. 
Fruit and vegetables were shown, the prizes being principally won 
by Messrs. Exell, Arnold, Price, and others, whose names have repeatedly 
appeared in this report. Mention must also be made of the grand bank 
of Chrysanthemums, and a variety of other flowering and fine-foliage 
plants, arranged, not for competition, by Messrs. John Jeffries & Son, 
Cirencester, 
KIDDERMINSTER.— November 8th and 9th. 
This, the first annual Exhibition of the recently formed Kidder¬ 
minster Chrysanthemum Society, was held in the Town Hall on the 
above dates under very favourable auspicies, and it is hoped, considering 
the patronage afforded, that it will prove an annual event. Considering 
the first attempt, the arrangements were admirable, and well carried out 
by the very efficient and hard-working Committee. 
Not the least praiseworthy exhibits were the non-competitive groups 
of plants and stands of blooms which were set up by neighbouring 
gentlemen. Particular mention must be made of the magnificent group 
arranged by Mr, T. Poole, gardener to W. Hatton, Esq., Hill Grove ; also 
Mr. W. Farrant, gardener to Mrs. Brown-Westhead, Lea Castle ; Mr. 
J. Kemp, gardeaer to Sir Thos. Lea, Bart., M.P. ; and Mr. C. Lee, 
gardener to F. Elkington, Esq. ; likewise the stands of blooms by Mr. 
R, Parker, gardener to J. Corbett, Esq., Impney Hall, Droitwich ; 
G. W. Grosvenor, Esq. (gardener, Mr. Gold) ; R. B, Martin, Esq., M.P., 
and A. F. Godson, Esq., M.P. Another very praiseworthy non-competi¬ 
tive exhibit was nine fine bunches of Grapes set up by Mr. T. Poole. 
These comprised equal numbers of Mrs. Pince, Gros Colman, and Lady 
Downe’s ; all beautifully finished. 
For a group of Chrysanthemums the first prize was awarded to 
Mr. F. Walters, gardener to A. Baldwin, Esq., M.P., Wilden House, 
Stourport. Second, Mr. H. J. Dines, gardener to W. F. Spencer, Esq., 
Spring Grove, Bewdley. Third, Mr. T. Hooper, gardener to Major 
Goodwin, J P. The next class was for a group of Chrysanthemums, 
flowering and foliage plants, arranged for effect, and here Mr. J. Wood- 
berry, gardener to E. C. Newmarch, Esq., The Lakes, was awarded the 
first prize, Mr. W. F. Spencer second, and Mr. T. Hooper third. One 
specimen plant (Japanese).—First, Mr. T. Hooper and second Mr. G. 
Whikeman, gardener to the Bishop of Worcester. 
In the class for twenty-four cut blooms, half to be Japanese and half 
incurved, Mr. S. Wallis, gardener to Mrs. Nash, Severn House, Bewd¬ 
ley, was well ahead, he having, amongst others, good blooms of Japanese, 
Sunflower, Mdme. E. A. Carriere, Viviand Morel, Mdlle. Marie Hoste, 
and Avalanche. Second, Mr. T. Hooper. With twelve blooms of Japanese 
Mr. D. Thomas, gardener to the Rev. J. L. Chesshire, gained the premier 
award for a really beautiful stand, Mr. F. Walters and Mr. T. 
Hooper having the remaining prizes. For twelve blooms of Japanese, 
the same number of incurved, and also for six of each section, the 
prizes were divided between Mr. J. Smith, Mr. D. Thomas, Mr. G. 
Whikeman, Mr. H. J. Dines, and F. Walter. 
The remaining sections of the exhibition were devoted to Primulas, 
Zonal Pelargoniums, Ferns and fruit, this latter section comprising 
good stands of Grapes, Apples, and Pears, besides honorary exhibits of 
fruit and vegetables: 
HORNSEY.— November 8th and 9th. 
On each occasion during the past four years the annual Exhibition 
of the Hornsey and District Chrysanthemum Society has proved a 
success from an horticultural point of view, if not always financially. 
The same may be said of the Show this year, which was held in the 
National Hall, Hornsey, on the above dates, and it is to be hoped that 
the returns were such as to relieve the Society from the slight financial 
embarrassment with which the current year was started. Much credit 
is due to Mr. Courtney Page, the Honorary Secretary, and to Mr. 
Newman, the Secretary, for the admirable manner in which the exhibits 
were arranged. The cut blooms were remarkably good, as also were the 
groups and trained plants. In addition to these there were flowers and 
plants from the gardens of the President of the Society, H. R. Williams, 
Esq., J.P., which assisted much in forming one of the best autumn shows 
ever held in the district. 
The Japanese blooms in most of the open classes were exceptionally 
fine, especially those shown by Mr. E. Rowbottom, gardener to H. R. 
Williams, Esq., The Priory, Hornsey. This well-known exhibitor was 
in his best form, and secured the first prize in the class for twenty-four 
Japanese. The flowers staged were large and well finished, and included 
Golden Dragon, Excelsior, Mdlle. Thfirese Rey (grand). President Borel, 
Mrs. Falconer Jameson, Vice-President Audiguier, a seedling named 
Hoar Frost, Van der Heede, Kentish Yellow, G. C. Schwabe, Primrose 
League, W. Seward, Mdlle. Marie Hoste, Colonel W. B. Smith, Viviand 
Morel, C. Shrimpton, Mr. E. Whittle, Lord Brooke, Florence Davis, 
Gloire du Rocher, Alberic Lunden, Etoile de Lyon, and Sunflower. A 
certificate was granted to Mr. Rowbottom in addition to the first prize. 
Mr. J. Brookes, Highgate, was second with a stand of good blooms. 
Mr. A. Bonyard, 85, Fairfax Road, Hornsey, secured the special prize 
open to amateurs for eighteen blooms of Japanese, incurved, and reflexed 
varieties. Mr. W. Lester was second, and Mr. B. R. Durrant third. Mr. 
Sears, Gordon Road, Hornsey, won another prize given by the President. 
Mr. W. Northormer, 23, Wolsely Road, Crouch End, secured the silver 
cup given by Messrs. VV. Wood & Sons, of Wood Green, for eighteen 
Japanese blooms, showing these in splendid condition. 
The class for twelve incurved blooms brought forth a good competi¬ 
tion. Mr. J. C. Turk, gardener to F. Boney, Esq., Cholmelly Lodge, 
Highgate, secured the first prize with a stand of neat blooms. The 
varieties shown were Lord Wolseley, Princess of Wales, Madame 
F. Mistral, Mrs. Heale, Prince Alfred, Mrs. Coleman, Violet Tomlin, 
Miss M. A. Haggas, Refulgens, Baron Hirsch, White Beverley, and 
Madame Darrier. The second prize went to Mr. Rowbottom, who had 
much larger flowers than those in the leading stand, but they were 
rather rough. There were, however, fine examples of Baron Hirsch, 
Madame Darrier, and Jeanne d’Arc included in the stand. Mr. G. Amos, 
gardener to W. Lister, Esq., Ladywell, Hornsey, was third. Mr. Row- 
bottom had the best six blooms of one incurved variety, showing 
Madame Darrier. Mr. J. Brooks followed with the same variety, and 
Mr. E. Jones was third with neat examples of Mrs. Geo. Rundle. 
Mr. Turk was placed first for a stand of thirty-six Pompons, twelve 
varieties, three blooms of each. The flowers staged were remarkably good, 
especially Black Douglas, Comte de Morny, and Nellie Rainford. Mr, 
E. Rowbottom was a good second with fine blooms. Mr. Rowbottom was 
first with six Japs, showing magnificent blooms of Col. W. B. Smith. 
Mr. J. Brookes was second with good blooms of Avalanche, Mr. E. Jones 
following with Viviand Morel. The class for twelve Japanese brought 
forth a good competition, the first prize, however, falling to Mr. Row- 
bottom, who was followed by Messrs. T. L. Turk and W. Northover, all 
staging fine blooms. The same exhibitors were placed first, second, and 
third respectively in the class for eighteen blooms, the prizes being given 
by Mrs. Williams. Mr. Rowbottom also gained the first prize in a 
special class for twelve large Anemone flowered varieties, staging these 
in fine condition. Mr. G. Amos was second. In the amateurs’ and 
cottagers’ sections the cut blooms were very good, and reflected credit 
upon the growers, Mr. J. Newman, 28, St. Joseph’s Road, Hornsey, 
secured several prizes, including a first for Pompons, and for which also 
a certificate was awarded. 
Groups and trained plants were well represented. For the best 
group ol Chrysanthemums arranged for effect, Mr. E. Rowbottom was 
placed first with an excellent collection of well grown plants. 
Mr. G. Amos was second with a creditable arrangement. In another 
class for a group, Messrs. Sears, Durrant, and Courtney Page secured 
the prizes. Mr. J. Brookes had the best four trained plants, these being 
fine specimens and well flowered. A certificate was also awarded for 
this exhibit. Mr. B. R. Durrant was second, and Mr. G. Amos third. 
Mr. Brookes likewise succeeded in gaining the special prize given by 
Mr. C. W. Cousins of Wood Green for two trained specimens. Table 
plants. Primulas, and bouquets of Chrysanthemums were well shown 
by Messrs. E. Rowbottom, J. Brookes, G. Amos, and W. Wilkinson. 
Miscellaneous exhibits included a group of plants from Mr. A. 
M Gregor, Prospect Nursery, Turnpike Lane, Hornsey, who also had a 
number of tastefully made bouquets and wreaths, which formed quite 
a feature in the Show, 
Fruit and vegetables were extensively shown in various classes, as 
also were bouquets and floral decorations, but want of space precludes 
further mention. 
BATH.— November 8th and 9th. 
This Show was held under rather more favourable circumstances as 
regards the weather than usual, and was better attended accordingly. 
With the exception of trained specimens the display was well up to the 
high standard always maintained at Bath, 
Groups of Chrysanthemums were a great feature, the competition 
being very keen and close. Mr, W. Davis, gardener to S. P. Budd, Esq., 
Bath, was placed first, his group being remarkably well finished. There 
were also fine flowers in the banks formed by Mr, Kerslake, gardener to 
the Rev. E. Handley, and Mr. Southard, gardener to W. J. Brown, Esq., 
who were respectively second and third. This year, for the first time, 
prizes were offered for groups of Chrysanthemums with foliage plants 
and Ferns, and in this instance Mr. T. J. Tate, gardener to W. Pumphrey, 
Esq., was first, his arrangement being less formal and more attractive 
than that which gained R. B. Cater, Esq., the second prize. Messrs. J. 
Southard, Charles Lee, T. J. Tate, and J. West were among the most 
successful with trained plants, but these, as before stated, were not good. 
Miscellaneous plants were well shown by R. B. Cater, Esq., and Mr. W. 
Bergren, and ornamental foliaged plants by Messrs. E. S. Cole & Sons 
and J. T. Holmes, Esq. Orchids were remarkably good for the time of 
year, the first prize for a group shown by J. T. Holmes, Esq. Mr. R. B, 
Cater was a good second. Table plants were well shown by Mr. W, 
Strugnell, gardener to W. H. Long, Esq., M.P., Rood Ashton, and Mr. 
T. J. Tate. There was a good display of Primulas, Cyclamens, and 
Bouvardias. 
Cut blooms may fairly be said to have well saved the reputation of 
the Show. In every class the competition was very close and good, the 
Judges having a most difficult matter to decide which should have the 
prizes. In the premier class, that for twenty-four Japanese varieties, 
distinct, Mr. J. Aplin, gardener to W. M. Baker, Esq., Gloucester, was 
first, having massive and fresh blooms of Alberic Lunden, Avalanche, 
D. B. Crane, Sunflower, Excelsior, E. Molyneux, Ruth Cleveland, 
Primrose League, Charles Davis, Mons. Henri Robert, White Louis 
Boehmer, W. Seward, Viviand Morel, Edward Beckett, Mrs. C. W. 
Wheeler, Robert Owen, A. H. Lincoln, A. H. Neve, Kate Mursell, Prefect 
Robert, Gloire de Rocher, and W. Tricker. Mr. P. Mann, gardener to 
W. H. Laverton, Esq., Westbury, was awarded the second prize. Mr. 
Robinson, gardener to Lord Justice Lopes, Westbury, took the third 
prize. In the class for twelve Japanese varieties Mr. P. Mann was first, 
having fine blooms of G. C. Schwabe, Etoile de Lyon, F. W. Flight, 
M. E. A. Carriere, A. H. Lincoln, Condor, Excelsior, Princess May, 
Sunflower, Mrs. C. W. Wheeler, Viviand Morel, and Col. Smith. Mr. 
