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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER, 
[ November 17, 1892. 
twelve Anemone-flowered Chrysanthemums Mr. P. Blair was first, very 
large fine shaped flowers, and in addition was awarded the certificate 
of the National Chrysanthemum Society. The varieties included 
Gladys Spalding, Tubal d’Argent, M. Judge Benedict, Prince of 
Anemones, Superb, and Solare de Soleil. 
Mr W. J. Godfrey, of Exmouth, staged blooms of Beauty of 
Exmouth, for which the judges awarded a special certificate of merit. 
Hand bouquets and eper^nes were really good. Mr. Peter Blair was 
first for a bouquet, including a neat assortment of good flowers taste¬ 
fully arranged. Mr. ffm. East was first for the bridal bouquet, con¬ 
taining the usual white flowers. For a drawing-room epergne and 
Chrysanthemum epergne, Mr. Geo. Webster, the Market, Sunderland, 
was first in each class. For ladies' sprays Messrs. R. Gibson k Son, 
Sunderland, were first in two classes. Twelve buttonhole bouquets 
were best staged by Mr. Thomas Battensby, Blaydon. 
Fine groups of Chrysanthemums and other foliage plants were 
staged. Mr. Charles Burton, Middlesborough, was first. The Chrysan¬ 
themums were good, the individual flowers being large, and the base 
was well toned with fine coloured :Crotons and Dracaenas. The judges 
also awarded the National Chrysanthemum Society’s certificate to this 
group. 
Specimen plants, although hitherto shown at this Exhibition in good 
form, were deficient, owing to the lateness of the season. Table plants 
were fine. Mr. Thos. Wheeler was adjudicated first. 
Ten dishes of black Grapes were staged, and Mr. J. Wood, gardener 
to E. Hopper, Esq, Riverside, Morpeth, secured the first prize and a 
silver medal with finely finished Black Alicante bunches ; Mr. D. J. Bell 
was second with Alnwick Seedling ; and Mr. Jas. Witherspoon, Chester- 
le-Street, third. Mr. Jas. McDonald was first with white Grapes with 
Muscat of Alexandria. Four lots were staged. A word of praise is also 
due to the staging Committee, Messrs. Wood and Robson, for making 
the best of the exhibits at their disposal, and there is no doubt that in 
future this Exhibition will increase in importance and excellence of 
exhibits. 
MARKET HARBOROUGH AND DISTRICT.—Nov. 9th and 10th. 
The seventh annual Show of this Society was held in the Corn 
Exchange, Market Harborough, on the above dates, and proved a’very 
meritorious and attractive display. 
The first prize for thirty-six cut blooms, eighteen Japanese, distinct, 
and eighteen incurved, not less than twelve varieties, was won by Mr. 
Dunklev, gardener to S. Symington, Esq., Market Harborough, with 
very fine flowers. The varieties were—Japanese : Viviand Morel, 
Stanstead White, Edwin Lonsdale, Gloire du Rocher, Etoile de Lyon, 
Sunflower, R. Brocklebank, W. Tricker, Boule d’Or, Mrs. J. Wright, 
Criterion, Madame C. Audiguier, Belle Paule, Wm. Lane, Avalanche, 
Mons. Bernard, Madame J. Laing, and Miss A. Hartzhorn. Incurved : 
Empress of India (2), Golden Queen (2), Lord Alcester (2), Queen of 
England (2), J. Doughty, Golden Empress, Lord Wolseley, Alfred Salter, 
Violet Tomlin, John Salter, Princess of Wales, Prince Alfred, Jeanne 
d’Arc, and Hero of Stoke Newington. Mr. Wm. Duncan, gardener to 
Lady Lisgar, was second; and Mr. Geo. Mackinlay, gardener to Sir 
Chas. Isham, Bart., third. 
For twelve incurves Mr. Dunkley was first and Mr. Wm. Duncan 
second, and for twelve Japs the same exhibitors were placed equal. 
Several excellent groups were arranged. One comprising Chrysan¬ 
themums interspersed with foliage plants was very fine indeed, and was 
greatly admired. The exhibitor of this was Mr. Wm. Duncan. For a 
group of Chrysanthemums arranged for effect Messrs. Plowman k Son, 
Market Harborough, were first. 
The classes for plants of Chrysanthemums were not very keenly con¬ 
tested. Mr. H. Dunkley showed a James Salter, very finely flowered, 
and Mr. C. Bushell had Val d’Andorre. The same exhibitors were also 
placed first in each of the classes for single specimens of reflexed, Pompon 
and incurved varieties. Mr. J. Battam also showed good specimens, 
including a very fine plant of Mons. Wm. Holmes. 
BARNSLEY.— November 9th and 10th. 
This Exhibition was held on the above dates, and was a decided 
improvement on those of previous years. The chief prizes were awarded 
as follows: — For twenty-four varieties, twelve incurved and twelve 
Japanese, distinct, R. Brocklebank, Esq. (gardener, Mr. Jas. Vaughan), 
The Hollies, Woolton, Liverpool, secured first honours with a fine even 
stand of b'ooms. The varieties shown were, incurved : Queen of 
England, Mons. R. H. Bahuant, Emily Dale, Lord Alcester (2), Golden 
Empress, Empress of India, Alfred Salter, Princess of Wales, Violet 
Tomlin, J. Salter, and Lord Wolseley. Japanese : Viviand Morel, 
Stanstead White, Sunflower, Mons. Bernard, E. Molyneux, Gloire de 
Rocher, Belle Paule, W. H. Lincoln, Mdlle. M. Hoste, Avalanche, 
Florence Davis, and W. W. Coles. Mrs. Jones, Elmsal Lodge (gardener, 
Mr. Dunn), was a good second ; and A. Alderman, Esq., was third. 
For twelve reflexed Lord Halifax (gardener, Mr. Wainman) was 
placed first ; and C. H. Simpson, Esq. (gardener, Mr. Thos. Ketcheld), 
second. For twelve large-flowering Anemones, not less than six varieties, 
Mr. J. Vaughan was first ; Mr. Thos. Ketcheld second ; Mr. Wainman 
third. For a hand bouquet of Chrysanthemums Mr. Jas. Vaughan was 
first; Mr. J. Austin, Stancross, second ; and Mr. R. Creighton, Hems- 
worth, third. 
For twenty-four cut blooms, twelve incurved, twelve Japs, open to 
district exhibitors, the first prize £3 and silver challenge cup, offered by 
A. K. Kells, Esq., one of the Vice-Presidents of the Society, was won for 
The second year in succession, and thus becomes his absolute property, by 
G. J. Burnley, Esq., Birthwaite Hall, Darton (gardener, Mr. A. 
Popplewell). Mr. C. Fevers, a local amateur, ran him a very close 
second ; Mr. T. Goodyear being third. 
In the fruit classes Colonel Stanhope, Cannon Hall (gardener, 
Mr. E. Clarke), was first for two bunches of black Grapes, Gros Colman ; 
Mr. Ketchell was second ; and A. Wilson, Esq., Tranby Croft, 
Hessle (gardener, J. P. Leadbetter), third. For white Grapes, Mr. 
Lead better was first; Mr. Ketchell second ; and Mr. Clarke third. 
WESTON-SUPER-MARE.— Novkmber 10th. 
This Exhibition was undoubtedly the best held in the neighbourhood' 
Mr. W. H. Vanes is the efficient Honorary Secretary, and the Committee 
comprises amateurs as well as working gardeners. 
Specimen plants were the feature of this display. The first prize for 
six large flowering varieties was awarded to Mr. W. Daffurn, gardener to 
Donal Cox, Esq., who had moderately large neatly trained specimens 
carrying good foliage and blooms. Mr. C. Holland, gardener to W. Ash, 
Esq., was a good second, and Mr. W. Brooks third ; the latter’s plants 
not being quite forward enough. For four varieties, Mr. G. Sutton, 
gardener to W. A. Todd, Esq., was an easy first, Mr. G. Lambert being 
second, and Mr. A. J. Young third. With six specimens of Japanese 
varieties Mr. Holland was well first, having globular trained plants 
about 5 feet through, and beautifully flowered. Mr. W. Brooks was a 
close second, and Mr. Daffurn third. With four varieties Messrs. G. 
Sutton, G. Lambert, and J. Young won the prizes in the order named. 
Mr. Daffurn was first with specimen Pompons ; Mr. Holland a close 
second, and Mr. Brookes third. Mr. Daffurn had the best standards, 
followed by Mr. Holland. The specimen selected as being the best in 
the Show was a very finely flowered plant of Mrs. Glenny shown by 
Mr. W. Brooks. Groups of Chrysanthemums were fairly good, and slightly 
better than usual. Mr. H. Whitehead, gardener to R. W. Gibbs, Esq., 
was well first, Mr. W. Brooks second, and Mr. G. Sutton third. Miscel¬ 
laneous plants were well shown. 
Cut blooms were quite up to the average, most of the classes being 
well filled. The best twenty-four incurved blooms, in not less than 
eighteen distinct varieties, were shown by Mr. J. B. Payne, gardener to 
the Lord Bishop of Bath and Wells, who had Alfred Salter, John Lam¬ 
bert (2), Queen of England (2), Empress of India, John Doughty (2), 
Violet Tomlin (2), Robert Cannell, Lord Alcester, Robert King, Miss 
Haggis, Jeanne d’Arc, Lord Wolseley, Princess Beatrice, Mrs. Shipman, 
Princess of Wales, Lady Hardinge, and Mrs. Heale. Mr. W. Carpenter, 
Clifton, was second, and Mr. Brooks third. In the corresponding class 
for Japanese varieties Mr. Carpenter was first, having Etoile de Lyon, 
Condor, W. Tricker, W. H. Lincoln, Volunteer, Viviand Morel, Mons. 
Bernard, Sunflower, G. Daniels, Stanstead White, Mr. J. Clarke, 
Avalanche, Madame Rocher, M. J. Pigny, W. W. Coles, Puritan, L’Or 
Japon, A. H. Neve, Gloriosum, Florence Davis, E. Moiyneux, Mdlle. 
Lacroix, Belle Paule, and Miss M. Thrower, all good. Mr. J. B. Payne 
was a creditable second, Mr. Wm. Brooks third. The first prize for 
twelve varieties went to Mr. A. Currey, gardener to C. Bailey, Esq., Frome, 
who had W. H. Lincoln, E. Molyneux, W..W. Coles, Etoile de Lyon, Sun¬ 
flower, A. H. Atkinson, Cleopatrie, G. Daniels, Avalanche, Madame 
Laing, Mrs. J. Clarke, and C. Sharman, fresh and good. The names of 
other prizewinners in this and other classes could not be got at, owing 
to the crowd. Baskets of autumn foliage were remarkably good. Mr. 
W. Brooks was first in this class, and also with epergnes and bouquets 
of choice flowers. 
Fruit, notably Grapes, Pears, and Apples, were extensively and well 
shown, local men holding their own against growers from a distance. 
ASCOT (No. 2). —November 10th. 
This newly formed Society held a remarkably good Exhibition for 
the first, all sections being exceedingly well represented. Mr. Hoddinott, 
the Hon. Secretary, deserves praise for his management in the initiative 
venture, everthing worked Smoothly. 
Cut blooms were staged in large numbers, and were of good quality. 
The principal class was that for thirty-six distinct, half to be incurved 
and the remainder Japanese. Mr. A. Sturt, gardener to N. L. Cohen, 
Esq., Round Oak, Englefield Green, was a decided first, his incurved 
blooms being large, bright, and well set up, whilst the Japanese were 
heavy and bright. The names were :—Incurved : Queen of England, 
Prince Alfred, Empress of India, Golden Queen of England, Violet 
Tomlin, Golden Empress, Princess of Wales, Lord Alcester, John Salter, 
Mrs. S. Coleman, Miss M. A. Haggas, Lord Wolseley, Mrs. W. Shipman, 
Nil Desperandum, Charles Gibson, Princess Teck, Baron Beust, and 
Barbara. Japanese : Viviand Morel, Stanstead Surprise, Sunflower, 
Stanstead White, Coronet, Madame C. Audiguier, E. Molyneux, Holborn 
Beauty, Val d’Andorre, Etoile de Lyon, Gloire de Rocher, Fair Maid of 
Guernsey, Meg Merrilies, Madame Laing, W. H. Lincoln, Sarah Owen, 
M. Bernard, and Madame Bacco. Mr. J. F. Thorne, gardener to Major 
Joicey, Sunningdale Park, Ascot, was second, and Mr. Buckingham, 
grower to F. Ricardo, Esq., The Friary, Old Windsor, third. Mr. Sturt 
followed up his previous success by winning the first prize for twenty-four 
incurved, with blooms similar to those in the principal class. Mr. Buck¬ 
ingham was second. Mr. G. Lane, gardener to Miss Ridge, Highfield, 
Englefield Green, won the premier award for twelve incurved, distinct 
with quite the best stand in the Show, the blooms not extra large, but 
solid, fresh, and well staged. Mr. H. Poprle, gardener to the Hon. Lady 
Cowell Stepney, Wood End, Ascot, was second ; and Mr. W. Skeet, 
gardener to Sir H. D, Gooch, Bart., Clewer Park, third. 
^In the class for twenty-four, distinct, Japanese, there was a spirited 
