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competition, Mr. Buckingham winning rather easily with a most 
meritorious stand of blooms of leading varieties. Mr. Sturt was a good 
second. Mr. F. Thorne won in the class for twelve Japanese, distinct, 
with a meritorious stand. Mr. G. Lane, was second ; and Mr. Lindsay, 
gardener to Duchess of Buccleuch, Ditton Park, third. Anemone 
varieties were best staged by Mr. Sturt, who won with twelve blooms. 
Thi3 exhibitor was first for six Japanese, any one variety, with solid 
blooms of Avalanche. 
Specimen plants were remarkably well shown by Mr. Lindsay, huge 
plants, quite 5 feet in diameter, and carrying over 200 blooms. Mr. 
Skeet was second with much smaller plants. Groups of Chrysanthemums 
made a bright display, being arranged on each side of the room. The 
best in the open class was that from Mr. Lindsay, the plants being 
dwarf, well clothed with foliage, and carrying good blooms. Mr. 
Lovejoy, gardener to F. Baxter, Esq., Datchet, was second. 
Mr. Thomas, from the Royal Gardens, Frogmore, had, not for 
competition, a very fine group of Chrysanthemums, which were much 
admired. 
BIRKENHEAD AND WIRRAL.— November 10th. 
The sixth annual Exhibition of Chrysanthemums and fruit was a 
perfect success in every way. Mr. Tunnington, one of the judges, said 
that it was the fifth show he had helped to judge this season, and it was 
far in advance of the others. 
In the open class for twenty-four Japanese Mr. George Burden, gar¬ 
dener to George Cockburn, Esq., Lingdale Lodge, Oxton, was the only 
exhibitor, also in the class for twenty-four incurved blooms. Bi3 
flowers were solid, fresh, and excellent in colour, and included George 
Cockburn, a beautiful deep bronzy sport from Princess Beatrice, which 
was fixed some three years ago, and has remained true—a very pretty 
flower. 
In the open class for twelve Japanese and twelve incurved Mr. 
H. Howard, gardener to A. S. Mather, Esq., Church Road, Woolton, was 
first. In the former he had capital blooms of Florence Davis, Edwin 
Molyneux, Etoile de Lyon, Mdlle. Marie Hoste, Viviand Morel, W. H. 
Lincoln, and Stanstead White. Mr. J. Williams, gardener to C. J. Procter, 
Esq., Noctorum, was a very good second. In the class for eighteen 
Japanese, distinct, Mr. G. Burden was again placed first with a grand 
stand, the best blooms being Viviand Morel, Etoile de Lyon, and Boule 
d’Or. Mr. T. Ranson, gardener to H. R. Rodger, Esq., Oaklands, Spital, 
was a good second, and Mr. E. Broadey third. 
In the class for eighteen incurved, distinct, Mr. G. Burden was placed 
first, having a splendid stand, the best blooms being John Salter, M. R. 
Bahuant, Jeanne d’Arc, and Queen of England. Mr. T. Ranson again 
showed remarkably well for a second place. For twelve Japanese, 
distinct, Mr. J. Trelford, gardener to C. Gatehouse, Esq., Noctorum, was 
first, and the second prize fell to Mr. A. Price, gardener to F. Jevons, 
Esq., Claughton. In the class for six Japanese, Mr. J. Williams was 
successful. Mr. Broadey had a good stand of twelve incurved blooms, 
and Mr. M. Clary, gardener to R. Hobson, Esq , The Marfords, Bron- 
borough, won with six incurved. For six Japanese, and six blooms, 
any kinds, distinct, amateurs, Messrs. Swan and Darlington were 
successful. 
The groups of Chrysanthemums were magnificent. The plants were 
dwarf in habit, with blooms of superb quality throughout. There was 
but little to choose between the first group exhibited by Mr. H. Benson, 
gardener to C. T. Gostenhofer, Esq., and the second by Mr. A. Price. For 
six dishes of fruit, Mr. J. Barker, gardener to J. Raynes, Esq., Rock Ferry, 
was placed first, having good Muscat and Alicante Grapes, Marie Louise 
and Beurrh Diel Pears, King of Pippins and Ribston Pippin Apples. 
Mr. M. Hannagan, gardener to R. C. Naylor, Esq., Hooton Hall, was a 
good second, and Mr. R. Brownbill, gardener to J. C. Sinclair, Esq., 
Ravenswood, Rock Ferry, third. The same exhibitor was first for two 
bunches of Alicante and two of Muscat of Alexandria Grapes, being 
followed by Mr. T. Wink worth, gardener to R. Brocklebank, Childwall 
Hall, and Mr. T. Ranson. Mr. T. Ferguson, gardener to Mrs. Paterson, 
Rocklands, Rock Ferry, staged two fine coloured bunches of Gros 
Guillaume in the class for any other black, and Mr. Brownbill second 
with fine samples of Gros Colman. For eight dishes of culinary Apples, 
Mr. M. Hannagan was first; Mr. J. Davis, Bunhill, Bodenham, Leo¬ 
minster, was a close second. In the six dishes of dessert Apples, Mr. 
Davis was an easy first, and Mr. Hannagan second. 
The nurserymen’s exhibits were all of the highest quality. The 
Liverpool Horticultural Co., Garston, had a certificate of merit for cut 
flowers, wreaths, and crosses. The same distinction fell to Messrs. 
Dickson, Limited, Chester, for six large baskets, and thirty-six dishes of 
splendid Apples. Messrs. W. Ciibran & Sons, Altrincham, had also a 
similar honour for thirty-six Chrysanthemum blooms of the newer 
varieties. Mr. Swan, Secretary, and Committee, are to be complimented 
•on the thorough success of the Show. 
TOTTENHAM AND EDMONTON.— November 10th and 11th. 
The fourth annual Exhibition of the Tottenham and Edmonton 
Chrysanthemum Society was held in the Drill Hall, Park Lane, on the 
above dates, and for a local show there was an excellent display. Cut 
blooms were fairly good, the strongest feature, however, being the 
trained plants, whilst groups, if not numerous, were well arranged. 
The principal class in the cut bloom section was for twelve incurved 
and the same number of Japanese. Mr. W. Welfare was first with a 
stand of well grown flowers. The incurved blooms were small but neat, 
and the Japanese were excellent. The Japanese varieties comprised 
C. W. Clarke, Etoile de Lyon, W. H. Lincoln, Fair Maid of Guernsey, 
Stanstead White, Sunflower (the premier bloom in the Show), Alberic 
Lunden, Gloire de Rocher, Avalanche, Mrs. F. Jameson, A. H. Neve, and 
Sarah Owen. Incurved : Empress of India, John Lambert, John Salter, 
Lord Alcester, Lady Hardinge, Ami Hoste, Jeanne d’Arc, Miss Violet 
Tomlin (the premier bloom in this section), Jardin des Plantes, Mrs. 
Heales, Mrs. Brunlees, and Mistral. Mr. G. W. Hendon was second 
with smaller blooms. In another class for twelve Japanese Mr. Well- 
fare was first with a stand of good blooms, the second prize going to Mr. 
G. W. Hendon. Mr. J. Fall, gardener to Samuel Swarbrick, Esq., The 
Cedars. Tottenham, had the best stand of six Japanese blooms ; Mr. 
G. W. Elliot, High Cross, being second. 
For twelve Japanese Mr. F. Gilks, gardener to W. E. Fier, Esq., Elm 
House, Walthamstow, was first, showing a dozen even blooms. Mr. 
W. Davey, gardener to C. C. Payne, Esq., Stamford Hill, was second 
with larger but rather rough blooms, the third prize going to Mr. 
G. Chalk, gardener to H. V. Lang, Esq , Adderley House, Stamford Hill. 
Trained plants were very fine. Mr. G. W. Hendon, gardener to 
J. Spiers, Esq., Tottenham Park, was first for four standards, Mr. 
W. Davey being second, and Mr. F. Gilks third. Mr. Hendon was 
also first for four trained specimens, showing grand plants. The second 
prize went to Mr. Gilks, and the third to Mi. Davey. Mr. Hendon was 
again first for a single specimen, showing a magnificent plant of Margot, 
also for four trained Pompons. Mr. F. Gilks was second, and Mr. Davey 
third in the former class. 
Groups were also very good. Mrs. Winnsett, High Road, Tottenham, 
was first in one class; Mr. M. England, Tanner’s End, Edmonton, 
being second. In the open class Mr. G. W. Hendon was first with a 
group of grandly grown plants, the second prize going to Mr. Welfare, 
and the third to Mr. W. Sapsford, gardener to J. Burbidge, Esq. Mr. 
W. Elliot had the best group of foliage plants. Mr. H. J. Ives, gardener 
to Mrs. Chalkley, North Side, The Green, was second ; and Mr. W. Thomp¬ 
son, third. 
There was a good display of fruit, vegetables, and miscellaneous 
plants. 
WARE.— November 10th and 11th. 
The third annual Chrysanthemum Show of the Ware Horticultural 
Society was held in the Town Hall on the above dates. In the open 
classes the competition was in some cases keen, but this could not be 
said of the groups, though the quality was excellent. Mr. G. Fulford, 
gardener to R. Walters, Esq., The Priory, Ware, was first in the large group. 
In the smaller collection Mr. G. Collins, gar. enerto Stanley Gray, Esq., 
Canons, Ware, secured premier honours, while Mr. S. Gillians came 
second. Specimen plants, Pompons, found Mr. J. Turk, gardener to 
P. Bosanquet, Esq., Little Berkhamstead, first, and Mr. Fulford second. 
Cut blooms were very strong. Twelve incurved and twelve Japanese, 
distinct, were closely contested by Messrs. J. Turk and G. Fulford. 
The former proved victorious by a few points, his Violet Tomlin, Golden 
Empress, Viviand Morel (grand), W. W. Coles, and Avalanche being 
most conspicuous. Mr. Fulford excelled in Golden Empress, Empress of 
India, Violet Tomlin, Stanstead White, Avalanche, Sunflower, and 
Etoile de Lyon. In the class for twelve incurved Mr. Fulford proved 
too formidable for his rival, his blooms being very even and fresh. His 
bloom of Mrs. Robinson King was the finest we have seen through the 
season. Violet Tomlin, Mons. R. Bahuant,and White Empress were also 
good. Mr. Turk’s blooms were not quite so even. The latter exhibitor 
was first in the twelve Japanese, closely followed by Mr. Fulford. 
In the smaller classes Mr. Dover led with incurved varieties, followed 
by Mr. G. Collins. With Japanese Mr. D. Phillips, gardener to Rev. 
E. E. W. Kirkby, was first, followed by Messrs. Collins and Dover. Six 
blooms, one variety, was taken by Mr. Fulford with a fine stand of 
Etoile de Lyon. 
Grapes were not numerously shown, but the classes for Apples and 
Pears were keenly contested. Mr. Smith’s Pears were excellent, as 
were Mr. Turk’s dessert Apples. Vegetables were also good. 
PUTNEY.— November 10th and 11th. 
This annual Show was held in the Cromwell Hall, Putney, on the 
above dates. The entries were not so large as in previous years, but the 
Show as a whole was an excellent one. The arrangement of the Show 
and the convenience for visitors were good in every way, reflecting 
credit on the Committee of management and the Secretary, Mr. 
J. Moore. 
Mr. Dark, gardener to J. Hooker, Esq., Lomond House, Putney, had 
the best group. All his plants were sturdy and carrying healthy foliage 
and excellent flowers. Mr. Poe, gardener to Colonel Poe, C.B., Putney, 
and Mr. Reeves, gardener to G. Allen, Esq., Putney Hill, were second 
and third respectively. Mr. Portbury, gardener to W. N. Fry, 
Esq., Putney Hill, was awarded the special prize given by G. H. Pitt, 
Esq.. Chairman of the Society, for a miscellaneous group of foliage and 
flowering plants. Mr. Methven, gardener to W. Keighley. Esq., 
Wimbledon Park, was second. Mr. McLeod, gardener to S. Morgan, 
E-q„ Roehampton, also staged a mixed group, which was highly 
commended. . _ 
Cut blooms were good. Mr. Knowles, gardener to Mrs. Egerton, 
Putney, gained the first prize for twenty-four incurved blooms, distinct; 
Mr. Po'rtbury being second, and Mr. J. Bentley, gardener to Lady 
Gabriel, Wimbledon Park, third. Mr. Knowles was again first for 
twelve incurved, and Mr. J. Bentley second. For the premier incurved 
bloom Mr. Knowles was first with a grand example of Empress of India. 
For six incurved blooms Mr. C. Bentley, gardener to W. J. Bosworth, 
