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G. Cockburn, Esq., Lingdale Lodge, Birkenhead (gardener, Mr. G. 
Burdon), was first. This exhibitor staged Mons. R H. Bahuant (2), 
Empress of India (2), Queen of England (2), Jeanne d’Arc (2), Mrs. 
Heale, Golden Empress (2), John Salter (2), John Lambert, Alfred 
Salter, Lord Alcester, Mr. Bunn, Lord Wolseley, Mrs. Shipman, Sir 
Staff. Carey, Lady Hardinge, Prince Alfred, a new variety under the 
name of G. Cockburn, and Princess Beatrice. Mr. Cockburn was the 
only exhibitor in this class. For twenty-four Japanese, in not less than 
eighteen varieties, Mr. Cockburn was again placed first with fine 
examples of Etoi’e de Lyon (2), E. Molyneux (2), Sunflower, Stanstead 
White, Mrs. F. Jameson, Puritan (2), W. H. Lincoln, Florence Davis, 
Mrs. Irving Clarke, Mons. Bernhard (2), Sarah Owen, Pelican, Criterion, 
Mdlle. Marie Hoste, Viviand Morel, Avalanche, Boule d’Or, Lilian B. 
Bird, Gloire de Rocher, and Viviand Morel. The second prize was 
awarded to C. J. Omerod, Esq., Green Royde, Brighouse (gardener, Mr. 
A. Barber) ; Mrs. Roundel!, Gledstone, Skipton (gardener, Mr. J. Bell), 
being third. Mr. G. Burdon also was successful in class for twelve 
Japanese and twelve incurved. Mr. A. Barber secured the first prize in 
the class for six Japanese, one variety, with magnificent blooms of 
Puritan. 
In the local class for twelve Japanese (dissimilar), A. Jacobs, Esq. 
(gardener, Mr. T. Newboult), was placed first. This gentleman also 
won chief honours all through the remaining classes. For the second 
year in succession Mr. T, Newboult also exhibited a very fine “ sport ” 
from Madame Bacco, which secured the National Society’s certificate of 
merit. 
Groups of Chrysanthemums were staged by B. Priestly, Esq., M.P. 
(gardener, Mr. W. Butters), E. W. Hammond, Esq., Horton Hall 
(gardener, Mr. J. Keighley), C. R. Hindley, Esq., Gathorne, Horton 
(gardener, Mr. J. Swainston, these winning in the order named. 
Bouquets were a great feature. Messrs. Perkins & Sons of Coventry 
securing the first prizes for the brides’ and hand bouquets with two very 
choice and tastefully arranged examples. 
A very fine and effective group of ornamental foliage plants was 
exhibited by Mr. T. Horsman, nurseryman, and another very similar 
group by Mr. Thos. Haw. Great credit is due to the Hon. Sec., 
Mr. G. R. Taylor, for the able manner in which all the details of the 
Show were carried out. 
White Grapes were exhibited by Messrs. H. Dickenson. Shardlow, 
Derby. A. FauIkes, Esq., Farnley Hall, Otley, first and second respectively. 
A. Jacobs, Esq., Craigroyd, Kanedon, and Mr. Dickenson, secured the 
prizes for black Grapes. 
LEICESTER.— November 11th and 12th. 
The sixth annual Show was held in the Floral Hal), which is an 
excellent building for the purpose. There were about 200 entries 
altogether, and the Show, on the whole, was better than any previous 
occasion, although the incurved blooms were scarcely so good as 
last year. 
The first prize for twenty-four incurved blooms was won by Mr. 
H. Shoesmith, gardener to M. Hodgson, Esq., Shirley, Croydon. Good blooms 
of Golden Empress, Lord Alcester, Violet Tomlin, Madame Darrier, Lady 
Dorothy, and Hero of Stoke Newington were in this stand. Mr A.Coombes, 
gardener to Earl Dudley, Himley Hall, was second ; and Mr. W. H. 
Divers, gardener to J. T. Hopwood, Esq., Ketton Hall, third. Mr. 
H. Shoesmith was also first for twenty-four Japanese, staging splendid 
blooms of Viviand Morel, W. W. Coles, Mdlle. Marie Hoste, E. Moly¬ 
neux, Sarah Owen, and Stanstead White. Mr. J. Underwood, gardener 
to R. Walker, Esq., Enderby Hall, Leicester, was second ; and Mr. 
W. H. Divers third ; from the latter’s stand a very fine example of 
Viviand Morel was selected as the premier Japanese bloom iu the Show, 
and for which a certificate was given. For twelve blooms, six incurved 
and six Japanese, Mr. J. Copson, Collingtree Grange, Northampton, was 
first with a grand stand of both Japanese and incurved. 
In the class for twenty-four blooms, twelve incurved and twelve 
Japanese, open only to the county of Leicester, for a silver cup, Mr. 
Dunkley was first; his best blooms were Lord Alcester, J. Doughty, 
Golden Queen, Empress of India, Golden Empress, Hero of Stoke 
Newington, Viviand Morel, Miss A. Hartzhorn, Edwin Lonsdale, 
Avalanche (very good), and Etoile de Lyon. Tue Rev. J. Bird was 
second, Mr. J. Underwood third. Mr. H. Dunkley was again first for 
twelve blooms, six incurved and six Japanese, having Queen of England, 
Lord Alcester, Golden Empress, and Avalanche in splendid condition. 
In the cottagers’ classes some of the blooms were nearly equal to those 
shown by the gardeners, Mr. J. Whait and Mr. C. Day showing very fine 
examples of Viviand Morel and Golden Empress. 
Three groups of plants were staged, the first prize going to Mr. H. 
Rogers, florist, Leicester ; Mr. W. Calvert, gardener to G. Oliver, Esq., 
Hughenden, second; Mr. J. Smith, gardener to S. Bennett, Esq., 
Holmdale, third. Mr. G. Barry, gardener to H. Snow, Esq., Glenwood, 
was first for a bouquet. For a basket of Chrysanthemums Mr. J. Smith 
was first, and Mr. G. Barry second. 
In the fruit classes the two bunches of Grapes were sent not for 
competition by Mr. \V. J. Thornton, nurseryman, Marlborough, and 
these were awarded a certificate of merit. Certificates were also given 
to Mr. G. R. Lawson, gardener to Mrs. Ellis, Knighton Hayes, for a fine 
collection of Apples, and to J. Ellis, Esq., for a similar exhibit. A cer¬ 
tificate. was also given to Messrs. Harrison & Son of Leicester for a good 
collection of vegetables, and Mr. Rogers received a similar award for a 
vyreath. Table plants were good, the prizes going to Mr. Rogers, Mr. 
Smith, and Mr. Calvert in the order named. Mr. Burns sent foliage 
plants from the Abbey Park, which added considerably to the effect of 
the Show. 
SHEFFIELD, HALLAMSHIRE, AND WEST RIDING. 
November 11th and 12th. 
The tenth annual Show was held, as in previous years, in the Corn 
Exchange, and proved a very fine and attractive display. 
In the open classes for twenty-four incurved and twenty-four 
Japanese, cut blooms, around which most interest centred, there were 
six competitors. Mr. R. Parker, Impney Hall Gardens, Dmitwich, was 
first in each class with very good flowers, Tne Japanese were large, 
bright, and fresh, and the incurved, though perhaps not quite so large 
and heavy as usual, were fine, smooth, solid blooms. The Princess of 
Wales family were particularly good. The varieMes were John 
Lambert (2), Queen of England, Empress of India (2), Lord Alcester, 
Mons. R. Bahuant, Golden Empress, Violet Tomliu (2), Mrs. Cole¬ 
man, Queen of England, Mrs. Robinson King, Princess of Wales 
(2), Mrs. Heale, Miss Haggas (2), Chas. Gibson, Lord Eversley, 
Lord Wolseley, Princess Teck, Lady Hardinge, and Jeanne d’Arc. 
Other prizewinners in this class were Mr. A. Coombes, Himley 
Hall Gardens, Dudley, second ; Mr. C Osborn, Liverpool, third ; and 
Mr. James Douglas, Ilford, fourth. The same exhibitors each occupied 
respective places in the class for twenty-four Japanese. The varieties 
in Mr. Parker’s first-prize lot were Viviand Morel (2), W. H. Lincoln (2), 
Mdlle. M. Hoste (2), W. W. Coles, Efoile de Lyon, Stanstead White, 
Boule d’Or (2), Gloire du Rocher, Fioience Davis (2), E. Molyneux, 
Sunflower, Alberic Lunden (2), Avalanche, Madame C. Audiguier, 
Thunberg : W. K. Woodcock, W. Tricker, and Mr. G. Herring. 
In the classes for twelve incurved and twelve Japanese Mr. Parker 
was again first. His varieties were :—Incurved : Queen of England, 
Empress of India, Mons. R. Bahuant, John Lambert, Lord Alcester, 
Mrs. R >binson King, Mrs. Heale, John Doughty, Alfred Lyne, Miss 
Haggas, Princess of Wales, and Mrs Coleman. Japanese: Etoile de Lyon, 
Stanstead White, Boule d’Or, Viviand Morel. Florence Duvi 3 , Mdme. 
C. Audiguier. Mdlle. M. Hoste, E. Molyneux, Alberic Lunden, Avalanche, 
W. Tricker, and Kate Mursell. 
In the various local and district class°s there were many very good 
flowers shown, especially in the Japanese section ; but in the incurved 
there was a decided falling off. Tens probaolv was owing to the lateness 
of the flowers in the district this season. The silver medal, given for 
the best Japanese bloom in these classes, was won by Mr. H. Broomhead, 
the popular Treasurer of the Society, with a superb flower of Viviand 
Morel, the best in the Show. 
Groups arranged for effect were numerous, and formed a fine feature 
of the Show. For the group of m scellaneous foliage and flowering 
plants Mr. E. Pidsley, gardener to Mrs H. Wilson, was fir-t with a charm¬ 
ing arrangement. For the group of Chrysanthemums Mr. W. Redmill, 
gardener to G. Lowood, Esq., was first, and Mr. C. Grten, gardener to 
Sir H. E. Watson, second. 
Specimen plants have not previously been better shown at this Show 
than on this occasion. For six plants large flowering, distinct varieties, 
the awards were :—Mr. C. Scott, gardener to J. Colley, Esq., first; Mr. 
C. Green second ; Mr. E. Pidsley third ; Mr. R. Agar, gardener to 
S. Roberts, Esq., fourth. These exhibitors secured the prizes in other 
classes. 
Primulas were shown in large numbers and of first-class quality, as 
also were Brit'sh Ferns. Mr. John Eadon staged a group of the latter, 
which included many rare and beautiful specimens. Messrs. S. W. Sea- 
grave, Crossland & Sons, and Fisher, Son, & Sibray all staged fine groups 
of miscellaneous plants, not for competition. 
Mr. J. Nelson, of Thorn Bank Nurseries, Catcliffe, Rotherham, 
showed more than 100 dishes of very fine Apples, demonstrating fully 
what flue fruit under good cultivation may be produced in what is 
generally considered a most unfavourable suuarinn, 
Mr. H. J. Jones, Ryecroft Nurseries, Hbher Green, Lewisham, 
staged a magnificent collection of cut flowers of Chrysmt.hemums, 
forming, as it was said, quite a show in itself. The blooms were mostly 
very large and fine, good enough for open class competition, and contained 
amongst them numerous new varieties. 
BATLEV AND DISTRICT.— November 12th. 
This Exhibition was held in the Drill Hall on the above date. 
Groups of Chrysanthemums were a fine feature, and bore evidence of 
the steady improvement in the culture of the plant in this district. 
G. Sheard, Esq., Upper Batley (gardener, Mr. J. C Davis) was placed 
first with a magnificent collection rather too stiffly arranged. R. J. 
Critchley, Esq., Hyrst House, Bat ey Carr, was second ; and J, Stubley, 
Esq., Carlton Grange, Batley (gardener, Mr. W. Jrffries) third; and 
J. J. Carter, Esq., Upper Batley (gardener, Mr. S. Stubley) fourth. 
In the open class (cut blooms) Mr. J. P. Lead better, gardener to 
A. Wilson, Esq., Tranby Croft, Hessle, secured premier position for 
twenty-four, twelve incurved and twelve Japanese. The varieties were, 
Incurved : M. R. H. Bahaunt (2), Queen of England, J. Lambert (3), 
Lord Alcester, J. Doughty, Golden Empress, J. Lambert, Lord Wolseley, 
Empress of India, and Alfred Salter. Japanese: Condor (2), W. W. 
Coles, Puritan, Viviand Morel (2), W. H. Lincoln, Mons. Bernhard, F. 
Davis, Madame Baco, Stanstead White, and Sunflower. Mr. P. Blair 
was a close second, the Japanese flowers being superior to those in the 
first prize stand. The best blooms were Viviand Morel, Puritan, Mr. E. 
Becket in the Japanese, and Madame Darrier in the incurved. Mr. J. 
Thornton, nurseryman, Drighlington was close behind for third. For 
twelve varieties, six Japanese and six incurved, Mr. Blair was first, Mr. 
