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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ November 17, 1392. 
BIRMINGHAM.— November 8th, 9th, and 10th. 
The thirty-second annual Exhibition was held on the above dates, 
three days having been determined upon in the hope of raising a sub¬ 
stantial sum for the General Hospital Building Fund. 
Groups were well represented. Mr. Dyer, gardener to Mrs. Marigold, 
Edgbaston, was first in the class for large groups, but was closely fol¬ 
lowed by Mr. E Jenkins, Oulton, as second, and others in rotation. 
Smaller grouDS were also set up, prettily arranged with foliage plants 
and Ferns. The specimen plants are always good at Birmingham, but 
this year they would have been all the better for a few more days. Mr. 
Waldron, gardener to George Cadbury, Esq., Selly Oak, was first for 
nine and six specimens respectively, and in other classes. Mr. Dyer 
also showed well. 
The cut blooms were not so numerous as usual, but there was a 
decided gain in the quality and colour of the flowers. Mr. R Parker of 
Impney was again the champion exhibitor, and also carried off the silver 
medal for excellence of culture in his twenty-four .Japanese blooms 
especially. His first prize twenty-four incurved were John Doughty, 
Empress of India, Alfred Salter, Golden Empress, John Lambert, M. H. 
Bahuant, Queen of England, Lord Alcester, Mrs. Robinson King 
(a superb deep yellow), Princess of Wales, Mrs Heale. Violet Tomlin, 
Princess of Teck, Mrs. Colman, Miss Haggas, Lord Wolesley, Alfred 
Lyne, Mrs. N. Davis, Lord Hardinge, Mrs. Shipman, Charles Gibson, 
Lord Eversley, Hero of Stoke Newington, and Jeanne d’Arc. Mr. 
Coombs, The Gardens, Hanley, was second; Mr. G. Bremmell, gar¬ 
dener to W. France Hayhurst, Esq., Wellington, third; and Mr. Morris, 
gardener to Sir Richard Moon, Bart., Coventry, fourth. 
There were nine good exhibits in the class for twenty-four Japanese, 
and Mr. Parker was again first with very fine blooms of Madame 
C. Audiguier, W. W. Coles, Sunflower, Viviand Morel, Stanstead White, 
Gloire de Rocher, Boule d’Or, W. Tricker, Mohawk, Mdlle. Marie Hoste, 
E. Molyneux, Ralpt Brocklebank, Alberic Lunden, Golden Dragon, 
Florence Davis, Puritan, Avalanche, Mrs. F. Jameson, W. H. Lincoln, 
Baron de Prailly, Meg Merrilies, W. Woodcock, Thunberg, Mr. S. Henry ; 
H. W. F. Hayhurst, Esq., was second ; Mr. Coombs, third ; Mr. Goodson, 
Elvaston, fourth. For eighteen Japanese Mr. Parker was again first 
with E. H. Beckett, R. H. Neve, and duplicates of others in his twenty- 
four. Mr. C. Crook, gardener to the Dowager Lady Hindlip, Droitwich, 
was second. Mr. Crook was first for twelve Japanese with Etoile de 
Lyon, Stanstead White, E. Molyneux, Florence Davis, W. H. Lincoln, 
Baron de Prailly, Avalanche, Viviand Morel, W. W. Coles, Sunflower, 
Gloire de Rocher, and Puritan. Mr. Hayhurst was second, and the Rev! 
W. D. Thatcher third. For twelve incurved the Earl of Denbigh was 
first. The various other classes were also well filled. 
Primulas made an excellent display. In the open classes for twelve 
plants, Messrs. Pope & Sons, nurserymen, were first; and Messrs. 
Thomson & Co. second ; whilst in the class for six plants the positions 
were reversed. In the class for six doubles, Mr. F. Denning, florist, was 
first with fine plants with very fine blooms ; Messrs. Thomson, second ; 
and Messrs. Pope & Sons, third. Stove and greenhouse plants were 
well staged, also a small group of Orchids from the Right Hon. J. 
Chamberlain, M.P. 
Fruit is always a feature here ; but on this occasion there was not so 
large a display as usual. Some excellent Grapes were staged. For six 
bunches of Grapes, Mr. Goodacre was first ; Mr. Hollingsworth, gardener 
to J. F. Campbell, Esq., Uttoxeter second ; Mr. Slade, Clumber, third. 
For three bunches of black Grapes, Mr. Bates, gardener to J. T. Harris, 
Esq., Stone, was first with Gros Colman. Mr. Waldron, gardener to 
G. Cadbury, Esq., was second. For three bunches of Muscats, Mr. 
Harman, gardener to the Earl of Denbigh, was first, Mr. Slade second, 
and Mr. Goodacre third. There were also other classes for Grapes. Mr. 
Slade was first for Pine Apples ; he also staged not for competition four 
superb fruits of Charlotte Rothschild and Smooth-leaved Cayenne, for 
which a silver medal was awarded. Apples were best shown by Mr. 
Harman and Mr. Goodacre; and Pears by Mr. Parker and Mr. 
■St. Vincent Ames. 
Vegetables were excellent. Messrs. Thomson & Co. offered liberal 
prizes, and there was a large number of entries; Mr. Smeetham, 
Shrewsbury, was first with a very fine collection. Mr. Robert Sydenham 
also offered good prizes, and here again was a good display. Mr. Smeet¬ 
ham secured the first prize, which included a gold medal. Messrs. Sutton 
and Sons gave liberal prizes for collections, as also did Messrs. Webb and 
Sons. Mr. Smeetham was first in both classes. His productions were 
of first-class quality. 
Messrs. Thomson & Co. staged a fine display of vegetables, a large 
group of plants, and obtained certificates for two handsome new 
Chinese Primulas—Princess May and Duke of York. Messrs. Dicksons 
-(Limited) showed their new Fern—Adiantum capillus-Veneris imbri- 
catnm ; Mr. Watkins, Hereford, a fine collection of Apples ; Messrs. 
Pope & Son, a splendid memorial design and group of plants ; Mr. 
Denning, a group of plants; Messrs. Hewitt & Co., a fine lot of Begonias; 
and Mr. Sands, Harborne, an interesting group of alpine plants. 
A certificate of merit was awarded to Mr. Godfrey, Exmouth, for 
three blooms of his Beauty of Exmouth Chrysanthemum. Mr. Robert 
Owen, Maidenhead, sent blooms of some of his new varieties and seed¬ 
lings on the second day, too late for the Judges. 
TORQUAY.— November 9th. 
i,J HE annua ^ Exhibition of the Torquay Horticultural Society was 
held as usual in the Bath Saloons, and in every way proved a success. 
Cut blooms were the most important feature, these being staged in large 
numbers and of good quality. The principal class was for thirty-six 
varieties, half Japanese and the remainder incurved, for which a silver 
cup was offered as first prize. Mr. J. Stiles, gardener to Miss Fripp, 
The Gr .ve, Teignmouth, was a good first wi-h a heavy stand of Japanese 
and medium-sized but neatly finished incurved. The varieties were— 
Japanese: Viviand Morel, W. H. Lincoln, Avalanche. Etoile de Lyon, 
Stanstead White, Madame J. Laing, Florence Davis, Edwin Molyneux, 
Puriran, Condor, Sarah Owen, Pelican, M. Bernard, Madame B tcco, 
W. W. Coles, Belle Paule, A. H. Neve, and Gloire de Rocher. Incurved : 
Violet Tomlin, Empress of India, Miss Haggas, Jeanne d’Arc, Lord 
Wolseley, Princess of WaLs, Golden Empress, Alfred Salter, Mrs. Heales, 
Prince Alfred, Matthew Russell, Lady Hardinge, Queen of England, 
M. R Bahuant, Golden Queen of England, R-ffnlgens, Baron Beust, and 
Lady D >rothy. Mr. G. Foster, gardener to H. Hammond Spencer, Esq., 
Glendanagh, Teignmouth, was second with good Japanese blooms, but 
smaller incurved, all well staged. Mr. F. Prothero, gardener to 
W. McKenzie Bradley, Esq., The Elms, Exmouth, was third. The best 
twelve incurved were staged by Mr. Stiles, a neat stand. Mr. H. Veale, 
gardener to the Rev. A. H. Simms, Wolborough Rectory, was second. 
Japanese in twelve varieties made a g >od display, Mr. Foster win¬ 
ning after a close fight with Messrs. Beachey & Co., Kingskerswell. So good 
were the first prize stand of blooms that we give their names. Etoile 
de Lyon, Mrs. F. Jameson, W. Tricker, E. Molyneux, Stanstead Wnite, 
Viviand Morel, Gloire de Rocher, Florence Davis, Puritan, Wm. Lane, 
Sarah Owen, and Eynsford White. Mr. J. Stiles was third. 
Six reflexed,distinct, were be3tstagedby Mr. Stiles. Mr. F. Prothero 
staged the best six Anemones, and very fine they were. Such sorts as 
Delaware. Miss Annie Lowe, and Grand Alveole were well represented. 
Messrs. H. Veale and Foster were second and third. Mr. Satterly, 
gardener to Mrs Matthews, Braddon Villa, Torquay, wa3 an easy first 
for six Anemones, one variety, with Mrs Judge Benedict fully developed. 
Mr. Prothero was second with Lady Margaret. Mr. S itterly won the 
premier honour for six of any one reflexed kind witn Cullingfordi. Mr. 
Foster was again successful in the class for six Japanese, any one sort, 
with grand specimens of Eynsford Wnite, Mr. Stiles following with 
Avalanche. Mr. A. Searle, gardener to Miss Bo\d. Gnaton, Torquay, 
was first with six yellows of one variety, with richly coloured W. H. 
Lincoln. Messrs. Beachey staged medium sized but fuily developed 
blooms of W. Tricker in the class for any other col lured Japanese. Mr. 
F. Ferris, gardener to J. W. Kimber, Esq , Tracey, Cockmgton, won with 
twelve Avalanche in a class for any variety. 
Groups of Chrysanthemums were well shown. For one in a circle of 
7 feet diameter, to contain not less than eighteen varieties, Mr. S. Casely, 
gardener to Miss Croydon, Heathfield, Torquay, was first with grandly 
grown plants, effectively arranged. Mr. S itterly was second; and Mr. 
C. Alder, gardener to W. B. Fortescue, Esq., Octon, Torquay, third. 
Groups of miscellaneous plants were also well shown by Mr. Satterly 
and Mr. J. Slowman, gardener to Captain Fane Tucker, Braddon Villa, 
Torquay. 
Messrs. R. Veitch & Sons, Exeter, had a grand collection of fifty 
dishes of Apples not for competition, and Messrs. Curtis & Sandford a 
good group of Chrysanthemums, which added considerably to the 
attractiveness of the Exhibition. 
CIRENCESTER— November 9th. 
The second Exhibition of this Society was a distinct improvement 
on that held last year, and was in every re-pect a great success. All the 
arrangements were admirably carried out by the Honorary Secretary, 
Mr. H. Frank Sare, and an efficient Committee. 
Groups of Chrysanthemums, and with which it was stipulated shou'd 
be arranged a variety of fine-foliaged plants and Ferns, were quite the 
feature of the Show. Unfortunately nothing was mentioned as to effect 
being a strong point, or the decisions of the judges might have been 
altered somewhat. Mr. T. Arnold, gardener to Earl Bathurst, was first, 
he having really excellent Chrysanthemums, but stiffly arranged, a fine 
Kentia in the centre and other foliaged plants not offering sufficient 
relief. Mr. D. E'kins, gardener to A. Cator, Esq., was second, the third 
prize going to Mr. H. R. Saunders, gardener to J. Taylor, Esq. Very 
good also were the smaller groups, and in this instance Mr. T. Painter, 
gardener to C. Green, Esq., was well first. Mr. W. Larner, gardener to 
J. Hyde, E>q„ was a good second, and Mr. H. Duffin, gardener to H. Van 
Notten Pole, Esq., third. 
Trained plants were not numerous. The best six were shown by Mr. J. 
Bastin, gardener to Mrs. G. Holloway, Slough. Mr. 0. Orpet, gardener 
to the Misses Brown, was a good seeond. Tne last named was well first 
for three incurved varieties, and second for a like number of Japanese 
sorts, the first prize in the last-named class being awarded to Mr. C. 
Smith, gardener to E. J. Evans, E.>q. The first prize for the best 
specimen plant also carried with it the silver medal of the National 
Chrysanthemum Society, and this was won by Mr. O. Orpet, who showed 
a well-flowered plant of La Triomphante. Mr. H. S. Saunders was 
second, and Mr. W. Taylor, gardener to T. W. C. Master, Esq., third. 
Cut blooms were largely shown, but not a few of them gave signs of 
being too late for the show. The best thirty-six blooms, to consist of 
equal numbers of incurved and Japanese varieties, were shown by 
Mr. C. Mayo, gardener to A. Apperley, Esq , Stroud, who had incurved 
John Doughty, Empress of India, Princess of Wales, Lord Alcester, 
Lord Wolseley, John Salter, Golden Empress, Cimille Flammarion 
(rough and ugly), Queen of England, Mrs. Coleman, Jeanne d’Arc, 
Mabel Ward, Madame Carrier, Jardin des Plantes, Alfred Salter, and 
Princess of Teck ; Japanese Sunflower, Viviand Morel, Stanstead White, 
Edwin Molyneux, Pelican, Etoile de Lyon, Madame C. Audiguier, 
