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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ November 17, 1892. 
J. P. Leadbetter second, and Mr. W. H. Atkinson, Cemetery Lodge, third. 
For bouquets of Chrysanthemums Mr. Blair was first and Mr. Thornton 
second. 
A fine collection of fruit was exhibited by Mr. W. Green, nursery¬ 
man, Garforth, Leeds, comprising the leading varieties of Pears and 
Apples. 
READING.— November 15th and 16th. 
The Show at Reading was in every way an excellent one, the 
groups being particularly noticeable. The cut blooms were also con¬ 
spicuous, being mostly excellently shaped and neat. 
The first prize for a group was awarded to Mr. Turton, gardener to 
J. Hargreaves, Esq., Maiden Erlegh. His plants were all well grown, 
being finely foliagedand flowered. Mr. Frost, gardener to W. Palmer, 
Esq., Reading was second with a fine group, the plants in it being 
dwarfer than those of Mr. Turton, but not carrying such good flowers. 
Mr. Simmons, gardener to J. Wheeler, Esq., Reading, was third. In 
the groups, open to single-handed gardeners only, Mr. Smith, gardener 
to Miss Russell, Reading, was first with a most creditable arrangement. 
Mr. Goddard, gardener to J. W. Hounslow, Esq., Reading, was second ; 
and Mr. Mayne, gardener to Lord Saye and Sele, Reading, third. 
For twelve incurved blooms, distinct, Mr. Lane, gardener to Miss J. D. 
Smith, Ascot, was first, his stand containing some of the most perfect 
flowers in the Show. Mr. Sturt, gardener to N. L. Cohen, Esq., Englefield 
Green, was second, and Mr. Goldsmith, gardener to Sir E. Loder, Bart., 
Horsham, third. In the class for forty-eight cut blooms, twenty-four 
each, Japanese and incurved, Mr. Neville, gardener to F. W. Flight, Esq., 
Twyford, was awarded first prize for a magnificent stand of flowers. 
Mr. Lane was second and Mr. G. Garner, Christchurch, third. The 
entries in this class were numerous, all the stand# being most com¬ 
mendable. 
Mr. Ashman, gardener to C. D. Crews, Esq , Billingbear, was 
awarded the first prize for twelve Japanese blooms, distinct; Mr 
Knowles, gardener to F. Crisp, Esq , Henley, being second ; and Mr. 
Maxim, gardener to the Hon. Miss Shaw-Levebre, third. The com¬ 
petition was keen in this class, the prizes being thoroughly deserved by 
each of the winners. For twelve incurved Japs, Mr. Neville was 
awarded first prize for a most charming exhibit, Mr. Ashman being 
second, and Mr. Lane third. Mr. Neville was also given first prize 
for twelve reflexed Japs ; Mr. Ashman and Mr. Maxim being second 
and third respectively. For twelve reflexed blooms, distinct, Mr. 
Sturt was awarded the first prize. 
Mr. Frankland, gardener to F. A. Lucas, Esq., Sonning, was first for 
specimen plants, and Mr. Surman, gardener to M. H. Best, Esq., 
Donnington, second. The first prize for four Japanese was awarded to 
Mr. Frost; Mr. Booker, gardener to W. B Monck, Esq., Coley Park, 
and Mr. Powell, gardener to G. Gilligan, Esq., Reading, being second 
and third in the order named. Mr. Ashman was awarded the first prize 
for six table plants, his exhibit being excellent; Mr. Lane second, and 
Mr. Knowles third. Mr. Frost was awarded the first prize for a beauti¬ 
fully arranged large table vase, also for a small one. Miss Phillips, 
Reading, gained the first prize for a stand of cut flowers and foliage, 
which was most charmingly arranged. The same lady was awarded first 
prize for a stand of autumn leaves. 
Plants, Tomatoes, and fruit were splendid ; but pressure on our space 
forbids our giving a detailed report. 
Mr. Owen, Maidenhead, staged a fine collection of cut blooms “ not 
for competition.” Mr. Phippen, Reading, showed an excellent group of 
foliage plants, in the midst of which were a cross and bouquet of white 
flowers, the effect of the flowers on the foliage being exquisite. 
WIMBLEDON.— November 15th and 16th. 
The Show at Wimbledon this year was a distinct advance on its 
predecessors, and those who imagined it would be composed of inferior 
material received a great surprise. Messrs. Mease and Carpenter, particu¬ 
larly the former, staged magnificently, and their contributions alone 
made the Exhibition a fine one. Mr. Mease, who carried all before 
him, had some of the finest, if not the finest, blooms staged this season, 
his forty-eight being many points in advance of his splendid winning 
stand at Kingston-on-Thames. The silver cup offered by W. B. 
Faulkner, Esq., at last became his property, this making his third win 
for it, and it will be conceded that he has fairly earned the handsome 
trophy. Some particulars of the Show are appended. 
The most remarkable feature of the cut-bloom classes was the stand 
of twenty-four incurved and twenty-four Japanese, staged by Mr. 
Mease, gardener to A. Tate, Esq., Downside, Leatherhead, for the cup 
offered by W. B. Faulkner, Esq. Both sections were magnificently 
represented, the flowers being very heavy, finely porportioned, fresh, and 
well finished. The Japanese were as follows : Yiviand Morel (a splendid 
flower, selected as the best Japanese in the Show), Alberic Lunden, 
Geo. Daniels, Sunflower, Condor, Edwin Molyneux, Boule d’Or, Etoile 
de Lyon (the latter being a splendidly coloured flower), Puritan, Violet 
Rose, Florence Davis, G. C. Schwabe (fine), Lilian Bird, Mdlle M. 
Hoste (superb), Mrs. E. W. Clarke, J,. Stanborough Dibben, Mdme. 
Baco, Eda Prass, Mrs. Wheeler (in beautiful condition), Mr. A. H. Neve, 
Cesare Costa, Sarah Owen, Mdlle. Lacroix, and Louis Boehmer. The 
back row incurved were John Lambert (very fine), Queen of Eng¬ 
land (2), Mons. Bahuant (2), Lord Alcester (2), and Empress of 
India. The end bloom of Lord Alcester was a magnificent example, 
4J inches deep, and was selected as the best incurved in the Show. It 
was one of the finest ever staged. The middle row flowers were Violet 
Tomlin, Golden Empress (2), Jeanne d’Arc, Robert Canned, Empress of 
India, Princess of Wales, and Mrs. Coleman, the latter being one of the 
best examples seen this season. The front row flowers were Mrs. 
Coleman, Princess of Teck, Mrs. Norman Davis, Lady Dorothy, Miss 
Haggas, Hero of Stoke Newington, Mrs. Shipman, and Mrs. Heale. Mr. 
Carpenter, gardener to Major Collis Browne, Byfleet, was second with 
splendidly coloured flowers, but they were many points in the rear of 
the cup stand. Amongst the Japanese, Lizzie Cartledge, Lilian Bird, 
and G. C. Schwabe were very fine, while the incurved included a 
beautiful bloom of Princess Beatrice, and good examples of Mr. Brunlees, 
Mrs. Coleman, and Jardin des Plantes. Mr. Ritchings, gardener to Dr. 
Frankland, was a good third, gaining points with incurved, but losing 
with Japanese. His back row incurved were very fine blooms, pa p - 
ticularly Emily Dale and Empress of India. Viviand Morel and Sun¬ 
flower were very good among the Japanese. 
For twenty-four blooms, twelve each Japanese and incurved, Mr. 
Mease again won. His Japanese were much too large for the board, 
and had colour as well as size, the incurved also being deep and good. 
Mdlle. Lacroix, Etoile de Lyon, Mrs. Coleman, and Mons. Bahuant 
were all very fine. Mr. Carpenter was once more second with smooth, 
clean flowers, such as he usually shows, lacking weight and substance, 
however, as compared with the others. Mr. Mease scored another victory 
with twelve incurved, his Robt. Cannell, Mons. Bahuant, Mrs. Heale, 
and Violet Tomlin being the best of a first-rate box. Mr. Carpenter 
was again second; Mr. H. Alderman, gardener to G. Hatfield, Esq., 
being third with small but very neat flowers. Precisely the same result 
followed in the class for twelve Japanese. Mr. Mease was first with a 
splendid box, in which Etoile de Lyon, G. C. Schwabe, and J. Stan¬ 
borough Dibben, were conspicuously fine. Mr. Carpenter had weight* 
but lacked his usual finish ; Criterion was, however, splendid. 
There were several good stands of six reflexed, the best being that 
from Mr. Mease. The varieties were lilac and golden Christine, 
Cullingfordi, and Cloth of Gold, all very good. Mr. Carpenter was 
second, and Mr. W. J. Wright, gardener to H. A. Tuffnell, Esq., third. 
The latter won with large Anemone-flowered, having a very neat box. 
Mr. Bentley, gardener to Lady Gabriel, was second. A. Nagle, Esq., 
Kingston, was first with Pompons ; Mr. H. Alderman second, and 
T. J. Berridge, Esq. third. In the local classes the principal winners 
were Messrs. Portbury, gardener to W. N. Troy, Esq. ; J. Bentley, 
H. Hawkes, gardener to G. B. Tate, Esq.; Skeggs, Hogger, J. Brown, 
J. Tunnate, and W. Yalden. In the amateurs’ section there were sorre 
excellent flowers. Dr. Walker won with six incurved for Mr. Luff’s 
prize, W. B. Faulkner, Esq., being second. W. Northover, Esq., won 
with six Japanese, the Doctor here coming second, and E. Linfield, Esq , 
third. Mr. Faulkner had an excellent stand of twelve Japanese, Dr. 
Walker being second, and Mr. Nagle third. Mr. Northover had the 
premier Japanese, a good example of Mdlle. M. Hoste. Dr. Walker had 
the best stand of twelve incurved, the flowers being small, but very 
neat, Messrs. Faulkner and Nagle being second and third. D-„ 
Walker won with six for the Society’s prizes, Mr. Linfield being second, 
and Mr. Northover third. Dr. Walker’s Golden Empress was the premier 
incurved. 
Mr. Bradford, gardener to W. Hope Hall, Esq., won the tradesmen’s 
silver cup for a group. His blooms were good, but the group looked 
unfinished, the front plants being 3J to 4 feet high. Mr. Thornton, 
gardener to T. E. Crocker, Esq., was second ; and Messrs. J. & A. 
Bateman third. Mr. Law, gardener to R. Dean, Esq., had an attractive 
miscellaneous group, albeit lacking colour. Mr. Bradford was second. 
Mr. Day won with a smaller group of Chrysanthemums. Mr. Bent'ey 
won with a single trained Pompon, and Messrs. Bateman with a large 
flowered variety. Table plants, basket Primulas, and fruit added to the 
interest of the Show. Messrs. Thomson & Sons had a mixed group of 
plants, while Messrs. E. D. Shuttleworth & Co., Limited, showed choice 
foliage plants. 
TWICKENHAM.— November 15th and 16th. 
The Town Hall at Twickenham presented a very bright appearance 
on the occasion of the Chrysanthemum Show this week. The main hall 
was reserved for groups and plants, plenty of room thus being afforded 
for promenading, but the cut blooms had to be placed in a rather small 
room, where there was not too much space, and on the whole it would, 
perhaps, have been better to have had a central staging for them in the 
large hall. The Committee, no doubt, did what they judged to be the 
best, and the arrangements were certainly excellent. 
There were five groups in competition, all possessing points of merit .. 
Mr, Simmonds, gardener to W. Cunard, Esq., was first with a collection 
of very healthy plants, carrying large fresh flowers, but the group was 
somewhat too closely packed, the flowers sloping in an even mass from 
top to bottom ; a little more freedom would have been an advantage. 
However, Mr. Simmonds merits the credit of a very attractive arrange¬ 
ment. Mr. Parsons, gardener to T. Twining, Esq., was a very close 
seoond, his plants being a little less crowded than the others, aud 
carrying very fine blooms. There were not many points between the 
two. Mr. Debnam, gardener to Andrew Pears, Esq., was third with a 
smaller group, but containing many fine flowers. Mr. Parsons won Sir 
E. J. D. Pauls’ first prize for a basket of plants. Mr. Rickwood, gar¬ 
dener to Lady Fieake, was second; and Mr. Marden, gardener to Mrs. 
Stearns, third. Mr. Attwood won with six untrained Chrysanthemums; 
Mr. Brill being second, and Mr. Collett third. Mr. Parsons had the 
best Bouvardias, the plants being large and freely flowered ; younger 
specimens from Mr. C. J. Waite, gardener to Colonel Talbot; and 
Mr. Garrod, gardener to J. R, Tindale, Esq , being second and third,. 
