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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ November 17, 1892. 
Esq., Roehampton, was first; Mr. Wright, gardener to H. A. Tufnell 
Esq., second ; and Mr. My nett third. 
Japanese blooms were excellent, particularly those shown by Messrs. 
Knowles, Portbury, and Wright, who gained the prizes in the order 
named for twenty-four distinct varieties. Mr. Knowles was also first for 
twelve blooms, and Mr. Wright second. For six blooms Mr Mynett was 
first, Mr. C. Bentley sec nd, and Mr. Reeves third. Mr. Mynett was 
awarded the prize for the premier Jap with a very fine bloom of 
Sunflower. 
Anemones and reflexed were best shown by Mr. Knowles. Mr. 
C. Bentley was first for Pompons, showing some really grand flowers. 
Specimen plants were fairly well shown. The amateurs’ and single- 
handed gardeners’ classes were very well filled, some excellent blooms 
and specimen plants being exhibited in each case. 
Mr. Reeves showed some excellent Primulas, for which he was 
awarded the first prize. The collections of fruit and vegetables were 
decidedly good. Stove and greenhouse plants were shown in splendid 
condition by Mr. Methven, as also were some Ferns by Mr. J. Bentley. 
WINCHESTER.— November 10th and 11th. 
The annual Exhibition was held in the Guildhall on the dates 
named, and was altogether excellent—certainly one of the best, if not the 
very best, that has been seen in the ancient city. Cut blooms formed the 
most important feature. Groups were good, as were some of the specimen 
plants, and fruit and vegetables were admirably represented. 
The principal prize for cut blooms was the challenge cup offered by 
the ladies of Winchester, in addition to the first prize of £5 given by the 
Society, for forty-eight in thirty-six varieties, half incurved, and the 
remainder Japanese. Mr. N. Molyneux, gardener to J. C. Gamier, Esq., 
Rooksbury Park, Wickham, Fareham, won by the superiority of his 
incurved blooms, the Japanese being weaker. The varieties were—In¬ 
curved : Golden Queen of England (2), Empress of India (2), Golden 
Empress (2), Lord Alcester (2), Miss Haggas (2), Mrs. S. Coleman (2), 
Violet Tomlin, Queen of England, Mrs. Heale, Mrs. Robinson King, 
Empress Eugfinie, Princess Teck, Mrs. Mitchell, Lord Wolseley, Mrs. W. 
Shipman, Nonpareil, Mr. P. Mudie, and M. P. L Blancard. Japanese : 
Etoile de Lyon (2), Mrs. F. &. Spaulding (2), Viviand Morel (2), Alberic 
Lunden, Florence Davis (2), Condor (2), Mdlle. M. Hoste (2), Lilian B. 
Bird, Val d’Andorre, A. H. Neve, Sunflower, Madame J. Laing, W. H. 
Lincoln, Puritan, Edwin Molyneux. Mrs. C. Wheeler, Stanstead White, 
and Vice-President Audiguier. Mr. Neville, gardener to F. W. Flight, 
Esq., Twyford, Winchester, was a good second with heavier and superior 
Japanese, but smaller, yet very good, incurved. Mr. Agate, Havant, 
was third. 
For twenty-four Japanese, not less than twelve varieties, Mr. H. R. 
Brown, gardener to A. B. Welch-Thornton, Esq., Beaurepaire Park, 
Basingstoke, was placed first with a creditable stand. The mi st 
noteworthy blooms were Stanstead White, E. Molyneux, Pelican, 
Mrs. F. Jameson, A. H. Neve, Sunflower, and Avalanche. Mr. G. 
Linden, gardener to Sir H. Mild may, Dogmersfield Park, Winchfield, 
was a close second ; Mr. Neville third. The best twelve incurved, 
distinct, were contributed by Mr. N. Molyneux with medium sized but 
neat blooms; Mr. Neville was second. Mr. N. Molyneux was also 
successful with Lord Alcester for six of any incurved varietv, Queen class 
only; and also for the same number of any but the Queen claBS with 
Mrs. Coleman, full, fresh, and neat. Mr. Neville Was second with Robert 
Canned. For six blooms, any white Japanese variety, Mr. N. Molyneux 
staged Mdlle. Marie Hoste in magnificent condition. So good were they 
that the N.C.S. certificate of merit was awarded in addition to the first 
prize. Mr. C. H. Holloway, gardener to F. N. C. Read, Esq., The Wakes, 
Selborne, Alton, was second with Avalanche in prime condition. Mr. 
Molyneux followed up his previous success by securing first honour in 
the class for six any one Japanese variety, excluding white, with Etoile 
de Lyon in perfect condition. Mr. Neville second with Viviand Morel, 
richly coloured. Mr. R. H. Brown won the first prize for twenty-four, in 
not less than eighteen varieties ; Mr. Linden second. 
For the best group of Chrysanthemums, arranged in a space 8 feet 
by 7 feet, Mr. G. H. Street, gardener to the Rev. Dr. Fearon, The 
College, Winchester, was placed first, with the best group yet seen at 
Winchester. Mr. F. Broomer, The Weirs, was a good second. For 
eight trained specimens, Mr. E. Carr, gardener to W. A. Gillett, Esq , 
Fair Oak Lodge, Bishopstoke, won the premier award; as also he did 
for one specimen Japanese with Madame A. Rendatler, fully 5 feet in 
diameter, freely flowered. 
Grapes were contributed in good numbers and of superior quality. 
For three varieties, one bunch of each, Mr. Budd, gardener to F. Dalgety, 
Esq., Lockerby Hall, Romsey, was first; Mr. J. Gardener, gardener to 
Col. H. Stratton Bates, Twyford L'>dge, second. For two bunches any 
black variety, Mr. Gardener was first with Alicante in prime condition, 
as also was he for the same number of any white. Apples and Pears 
were shown in good condition and numbers by Mr. Hall, gardener to 
S. Montagu, Esq., South Stoneham House, and Mr. Trinder. Vegetables 
by Mr. Bowerman, gardener to C. Hoare, Esq., Hackwood Park, Basing¬ 
stoke, and Mr. G. Best, gardener to Mrs. Chute, The Vyne, Basingstoke. 
Mr. Hillier, Winchester, staged a large collection of Apples which were 
highly commended. 
The silver medal of the N.C.S. was awarded to Mr. N. Molyneux for 
excellence of culture in his cup stand of blooms. 
Mr. E. Molyneux, gardener to W. H. Myers, Esq., M.P., Swanmore 
Park, Bishop’s Waltham, staged a collection of cut Chrysanthemums 
“not for competition,” consisting of Japanese, incurved and single 
varieties quite up to the best exhibition form, also two dozen bunches of 
Pompon and single varieties tastefully arranged in vases, which added to 
the attractiveness of the Exhibition. 
EXETER.— November 11th. 
The annual autumn Exhibition of this Society was held on the date 
named in the Victoria Hall, a site well adapted for such a Show. This 
Society dates back as far as 1829, the schedule containing a list of its 
Presidents from that date, Lord Clifford being its first, the present being 
the 176th Exhibition of this Society. Cut blooms and hardy fruit were 
by far the most important parts of the Show. The former were con¬ 
tributed in large numbers and splendid condition. Fully 600 dishes 
of the latter were staged, making a splendid display, especially as the 
majority carried magnificent colour. 
Cut blooms of Chrysanthemums made a splendid display. For 
thirty-six Japanese, distinct, a silver cup was offered, which brought 
seven competitors. Mr. G. Hawkins, gardener to W. H. Fowler, Esq., 
Claremont, Taunton, won it with a grand collection most tastefully 
arranged. The varieties were Stanstead White (to which was also 
awarded the prize for premier bloom), W. W. Coles (tine), W. H. Lincoln, 
Mrs. T. Clarke, Puritan (massive), E. Molyneux, Mrs. E. D. Adams, 
Etoile de Lyon, F. Davis, M. Bernard, Ralph Brocklebank, Sunflower 
(superb), Avalanche, Mrs. C. Wheeler, Potter Palmer, Madame J. Laing, 
Mr. E. Beckett, Gloirede Rocher, A. H. Neve, Japonaise (fine), Gloriosum, 
V'olet Rose, Sarah Owen, Lord Brooke (extra fine), S. Dibbens (good), 
Mis. A. Hardy ^excellent), Madame Bacco, Lady Lawrence, Mr. G. 
Brycescon, Lilian Bird, Viviand Morel, M. Freeman, Mrs. J. S. Fogg, 
Louis Boehmer, Coronet, and Miss A. Hartzhorn. Mr. G. Foster, 
gardener to H. Hammond Spencer, Esq., Glendanagh, Te'gnmouth, was 
second, and Mr. Stiles, gardener to Miss Fripp, The Grove, Teignmouth, 
third. 
For eighteen Japanese, distinct, six competed, making a bright 
display. Mr. W. Counelly, gardener to J. C. P. Talbot, Esq., Exeter, 
won the first prize with a splendid collection, large, bright in colour, 
but not wed staged, the verieties being Florence Davis, Edwin Molyneux 
(superb in colour), Etoile de Lyon, Thunberg, Mrs. E. W. Clarke 
(immense size), Mrs. F. Jameson, Louis Boehmer, Sunflower, Stanstead 
White, Madame Bacco, Condor, Madame J. Laing, Gloire de Rocher, 
Avalanche (fine), Sarah Owen, Volunteer, M. Bernard, and Mrs. 
A. Hardy. Mr. Fowler was a close second, having Viviand Morel, 
Lou ; s Boehmer, F. Davis, Etoile de Lyon, and Miss A. Harzthorn (very 
fine). Mr. Foster was third. For twelve Japanese, distinct, Mr. Searle, 
gardener to Miss Boyd, Torquay, won the premier position with 
a good collection. Mr. J. Bishop, gardener to the Rev. F. C. Drake, 
Henlade, Tawton, second. Mr. Stiles third. 
Incurved were not shown so meritoriously as were Japanese. For 
twenty-four, distinct, Mr. Foster was just ahead of Mr. Stiles for first 
place, both staging medium-sized neat blooms. Mr. F. Prothero, 
gardener to W. McKenzie Bradley, Esq., Exmoutb, third. The class 
for twelve incurved produced better quality than the larger one. Mr. 
J. Bishop won the premier award with an even stand of blooms, well 
staged, of the following varieties—Lord Alcester, Violet Tomlin, Golden 
Empress, Empress of India, Bronze Queen of England, Mrs. S. Coleman, 
Ami Hoste (very fine), Miss Haggas, Jeanne d’Arc, Princess Alice, Queen 
of England, and Cherub. Mr. Connelly was second. Mr. J. B. Payne, 
gardener to the Bishop of Bath and Wells, third, all close, eight 
competing. 
Anemone varieties were well shown by Mr. Prothero, who was first 
with twelve distinct varieties. Mr. H. Veole, gardener to the Rev. H. 
Simms, Torquay, was second. Mr. Bond, gardener to F. Knopman, Esq., 
Exeter, had the best Pompons and single varieties in six varieties. The 
premier incurved bloom was Golden Queen of England in Mr. Connelly’s 
stand of twelve incurved. 
Grapes were capitally shown by Mr. Payne in the class for three 
bunches Alicante. Mr. W. Martin, gardener to Lord Poltimore, Polti- 
more Park. Exeter, was second. Mr. Connelly had the best three bunches 
Muscat Alexandria, fine examples. For three bunches of any other kind 
Mr. J. Wensley, gardener to J. H. Miller, Esq., Exeter, was first with 
Lady Downe’s in perfect condition. 
Apples were finely shown. In the class for twenty-four varieties, 
five fruit of each kind, Mr. A. C. Williams was placed first for a 
splendid exhibit of leading varieties, not large but of rich colour. Mr. 
J. Garland, gardener to the Hon. Sir T. D. Ackland, Exeter, a good 
second. Mr. J. Gibbins, gardener to the Rev. J. D. Gibbs, Exeter, won 
in the class for twelve dishes with really splendid fruit. Mr. Martin 
won with six varieties dessert kinds with excellent examples. 
Messrs. R. Veitch & Sons, Exeter, had a very fine collection of 
Apples, “ not for competition,” for which was awarded a certificate of 
merit, a similar honour falling to Mr. Jarman, Chard, for Apples and 
Onions. To Mr. Godfrey, Exmouth, was given a first-class certificate 
for Chrysanthemum Beauty of Exmouth. Mr. Cann, the Hon. Secretary, 
deserves a word of praise for the admirable manner in which he 
managed such a fine exhibition. 
BRADFORD.— November 11th and 12th. 
This Exhibition was held in the Technical College, and generally 
speaking indicated tnat the above date is somewhat early for a late district 
like that of Bradford. This was particularly noticeable amongst the 
incurved flowers. In the open classes the quality of the blooms, especially 
the Japanese section, were remarkably good. 
For twenty-four incurved blooms, not less than eighteen varie ies, 
