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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
t November 24, 1892. 
had fine blooms of Viviand Morel, Puritan, W. H. Lincoln, Violet Rosb, 
Condor, Mrs. Wheeler, Mdlle. Hoste, Etoile de Lyon, Lilian Bird, E. W. 
Clarke, Baron Prailley, Florence Davis, E. Molyneux, Sunflower, Boule 
d’Or, J. S. Dibbens, M. E. A. Carri&re, Sarah Owen, Carew Underwood, 
Madame J. Laing, Mr. G. Herring, Mont Blanc, and Mons. Bernard. 
Mr. Dumble was a good second, and Mr. Runnacles third. 
In the class for eighteen Japanese varieties Mr. W. Robinson, 
gardener to Lord Justice Lopes, was first. Mr. Carpenter was second, 
and Mr. Pethick was third, both having many good blooms. Messrs. 
Drover were first for twelve Japanese varieties. Mr. Holbrook was 
second, and the Rev. F. C. Drake third. For twelve blooms of hairy 
varieties Messrs. Drover were first, Mr. Robinson second, and Mr. W. 
Wells, Redhill, third ; the prize for six blooms of Mrs. Alpheus Hardy 
also going to Messrs. Drover. They likewise took the silver medal 
offered for the best Chrysanthemum bloom in the Show, the award being 
made to a very fine bloom of incurved John Lambert. Fruit and vege¬ 
tables were particularly good, Messrs. W. Nash, J. Gibson, E. T. Hill, 
W. Iggulden, and T. Jones being among the prizewinners. 
HULL.— November 16th and 17th. 
The annual Exhibition was held as usual in the Artillery Barracks, 
and was a decided success in every respect. This Society enjoys as high 
a reputation for its admirable management as it does for the quality of 
its exhibits. On this occasion there was no change apparent, and every¬ 
thing worked smoothly under the able guidance of Mr. Falconer Jameson 
as Chairman of the Committee, and Messrs. Harland and Dixon, the 
Hon. Secretaries. 
In the cut bloom classes the entries far out-numbered any previous 
year, the handsome prizes offered tempting exhibitors from a distance, 
while the quality of the blooms throughout was of a high standard. 
The principal class was for twenty-four incurved, not less than 
eighteen varieties, not more than two blooms of one variety. The first 
prize being £10 and a silver cup value £5 5s., no less than twelve com¬ 
peted which produced a grand display. Mr. A. Coombes, gardener to 
the Right Hon. the Earl of Dudley, Himley Hall, Dudley, won rather 
easily. The varieties were Alfred Salter (2), Golden Empress (2), Queen 
of England, John Doughty, Golden Queen of England (2), Jeanne 
d’Arc, Violet Tomlin (2), Miss Haggas (2), Lord Alcester, Hero of Stoke 
Newington, Princess Teck (2), Jardin des Plantes, Mrs. Coleman, Prin¬ 
cess of Wales, Lord Eversley, Mrs. Norman Davis, Mrs. Heale, and Lady 
Dorothy. Mr. H. Shoesmith, gardener to M. Hodgson, Esq., Shirley 
Cottage, Croydon, was an excellent second, the blooms smaller, but 
wonderfully fresh and well staged. Mr. J. Myers, gardener to the Right 
Hon. Earl of Sandwich, Hinchingbrooke, Huntingdon, was third, with 
uneven blooms. Mr. Coombes was again successful in the class for twelve 
incurved, staging blooms very similar to those in the larger class ; and 
Mr. G. Musk, gardener to Lord de Ramsay, Haverland Hall, Norwich, 
third. Eight competed. 
Japanese made a grand display. No less than ten competed in the 
principal class, the best coming from Mr. J. Myers, not remarkable for 
their size, but were deep, bright, and fresh. The varieties were : Stanstead 
White, Viviand Morel, M. E. A. Carriere, Violet Rose, Mrs. F. Thomp¬ 
son, Etoile de Lyon, George Daniels, Coronet, Madame Bacco, Florence 
Davis, Mrs. E. W. Clarke, Waban, Lizzie Cartledge, Wm. Lane, Madame 
C. Audiguier, W. H. Lincoln, Gloire de Rocher, Umpire, Meg Merrilies, 
M. Bernard, Boule d’Or, Vice-President Audiguier, A. H. Neve, and 
Triomphe du Chalet. Mr. Musk was a close second with larger blooms, 
but not so fresh. Mr. Heany, gardener to H. G. Schintz, Esq., Mossley 
Hill, Liverpool, third, with wider but not so good quality flowers. Mr. 
Heany won premier award for twelve and also the N.C.S. certificate of 
merit for a capital stand of blooms, which quite covered the board. Mr. 
Musk^was a good second, and Mr. W. H. Hotham, gardener to W. Robin¬ 
son King, Esq., North Ferriby, third. Mr. Heany was the most suc¬ 
cessful amongst nine competitors for twelve white varieties. Mr. Shoe- 
smith was second, and Mr. Hotham third. 
In the class devoted to the Anemone section, Japanese or otherwise, 
Mr. W. B. Davidson, gardener to R. F. Jameson, Esq., East Ella, Hull, 
secured first honour for twelve, in not less than nine varieties. Mr. 
G. B. Burrows, gardener to Sir H. Bennett, Westlands, Grimsby, was 
second, and Mr. G. Wilson, gardener to J. Reckitt, Esq., Swanland 
Manor, Brough, third. Mr. Myers was the most successful in the class 
for twelve reflexed, in not less than six sorts, showing well-developed 
blooms of the best varieties. Mr. W. Welton, gardener to G. A. Carr, 
Esq., was second, and Mr. B. Davidson third. Six competed. Mr. 
G. Smith secured leading honours for both Pompon and single varieties. 
Scented Geraniums were staged by two competitors, Mr. Drury winning, 
Mr. G. Smith second, neither exhibit possessing much merit. 
Prizes were offered for premier blooms in both the incurved and 
Japanese sections. Mr. Coombes won with Golden Queen of England 
in the former class and Mr. Musk with Viviand Morel in the latter in 
the open sections. In the amateurs’ division the premier incurved was 
Mr. Bunn, shown by Mr. J. Melbourne, Albert Avenue, Anlaby Road, 
Hull, Mr. Bearpark winning a similar honour with Viviand Morel. The 
silver medal for excellence of culture was awarded to Mr. A. Coombes 
for his stand of twenty-four incurved, and the certificate of merit of the 
N. C.S. was given to Mr. Heaney for his first prize stand ©f twelve 
Japanese blooms. 
First-class certificates were awarded to Mr. Molyneux, gardener to 
\ ^ er8 ’ ®sq., M.P., Swanmore Park, Bishop’s Waltham, Hants, for 
Mrs, Mitchell, a buff sport with a purple shade from the incurved variety 
Empress Eugdnie; to Messrs. Cannell & Sons for Lord Brooke ; to 
Messrs. Pitcher & Manda for The Tribune, a yellow Japanese of much 
promise, and for Lord Brooke ; and to Mr. Newboult, gardener to — 
Jacobs, Esq., Cragg Road, Rawdon, Leeds, for Mrs. A. Jacobs, a bronze 
sport from Madame Baco. 
Groups of Chrysanthemums interspersed with foliage plants arranged 
for effect in a space of 100 square feet were a distinct feature. Mr. G. 
Wilson, gardener to J. Reckitt, Esq., Swanland Manor, Brough, won the 
silver challenge cup for the third time, and it now becomes his property. 
This group was effectively arranged, and was a long way ahead of the 
other four competitors. Mr. G. Coates, gardener to W. Wheatley, Esq., 
Anlaby Road, Hull, was second ; and Mr. Gledhill Cottam, jun., Alma 
Gardens, Cottingham, third with a pleasing arrangement. Specimen 
plants receive much encouragement here. For six bush grown, but not 
formally trained, Mr. W. Goodhill, 32, Stanley Street, Hull, was first j 
Mr. H. H. Taylor, Newland, Hull, second ; Mr. T. Smith, Norwood 
Nursery, Beverley, third. For three trained specimens Mr. J. Hemming, 
gardener to E. Leetham, Esq., Beechholme, Newland, Hull, was first; and 
Mr. R. Thirsk, Grove Hill Road, Beverley, second. Mr. Hemming was first 
for three standards and for three pyramids, in both classes depending upon 
the “ Bundle ” family, which were well represented. For six plants, 
“ cut-back,” no less than five competed, making a good display. Mr. 
Coates won with plants averaging 3 feet high and carrying good blooms. 
Mr. G. Wilson was second. Table decorations were splendid. 
RUGBY.— November 16th and 17th. 
The sixth annual Exhibition was held in the Town Hall on the 
above dates, and proved to be a great advance on last year’s Show, both 
in the number and quality of the exhibits. In the class for thirty-six 
cut blooms, eighteen Japanese and eighteen incurved, the competition 
was very keen. The first prize was awarded to Mr. Coombes, gardener 
to the Earl of Dudley. Himley Hall, whose flowers were fresh and good. 
He staged Japanese : Etoile de Lyon, Stanstead White, Alberic Lunden, 
Japonais, Crystal Queen (very like a pale form of Etoile de Lyon) 
Mons. Bernard, Puritan, Mrs. F. Jameson, Pelican, Lilian S. Bird, 
R. Brocklebank, Avalanche, W. W. Coles, W. H. Lincoln, Jeanne 
D61aux, Mdlle. M. Hoste, Madame Baco, and Vice-President Audiguier. 
Incurved : J. Lambert, A. Salter, Golden Empress, J. Doughty, Queen, 
Lord Alcester, Jeanne d’Arc, Mrs. Coleman, Empress of India, Miss 
Haggas, Violet Tomlin, Princess Teck, Mrs. N. Davis, Hero of Stoke, 
Jardin des Plantes, Princess of Wales, Lord Eversley, and Lady 
Dorothy. Mr. W. Harman, gardener to the Earl of Denbigh, Newnham 
Paddox, was second ; and Mr. Finch, gardener to Mr. Marriott, of 
Coventry, third. The other exhibits in this class were £o close to the 
above that they were highly commended by the judges. These were 
shown by Mr. W. H. Divers and Mr. S. Underwood. 
In the open class for twelve Japanese Mr. Harman was first with 
rather small flowers, and for twelve incurved Mr. Dunkley, gardener to 
S. Lymington, Esq , of Market Harboro, was a good first. The groups 
contained some very good flowers, Lilian S. Bird being especially notice¬ 
able in the first prize exhibit shown by Mr. H. Blakeway, gardener to 
P. A. Muntz, Esq., M.P., who also staged a fine bank of Palms and Ferns 
at one end of the hall. 
The local classes for Apples, Primulas, vegetables, and Chrysanthe¬ 
mums (both plants and cut flowers) were well filled and contained some 
very good specimens. A stall of fruit and flowers was kindly arranged 
and attended to by Miss Cumming and other ladies, the contents being 
sold in aid of the Gardeners’ Orphan Fund. The whole of the arrange¬ 
ments were exceedingly well carried out by the Committee, the 
Secretary, Mr. W. Bryant, deserving especial mention for his care and 
attention. 
TAMWORTH.— November 16th and 17th. 
The third annual Exhibition was held in the Assembly Rooms, and 
was opened by Major Darwin, M.P. (Lichfield Div. of Staffs), who was 
accompanied by Mrs. Darwin. The Exhibition was a great success, and 
showed that the interest taken in the cultivation of the “ Autumn 
Queen” in and around Tamworth is rapidly increasing. 
There were 220 entries, but the main feature of the Show was that 
of the various groups and cut blooms in the open class. Of the Chrys¬ 
anthemum groups that exhibited by the Rev. W. MacGregor, Bole 
Hall (Mr. Higginson, gardener), was awarded the first prize, and it was 
acknowledged by competent judges to be exceedingly good, the 
majority of the blooms being very large. The second prize was awarded 
to Sir Robert Peel, Drayton Manor (Mr. J. Mack, gardener), for a 
beautifully arranged group, in which Japanese and incurved blooms 
were judiciously intermingled. The third and fourth prizes were carried 
off by W. F. Inge, Esq., Thorpe Hall (Mr. Hurst, gardener), and Mr. 
T. B. Alikins, Tamworth (Mr. Paxton, gardener), respectively, for very 
creditable collections. Mr. R. Allum, Bonehill Nurseries (Mr. Tauser, 
gardener) carried off the palm with an exceptionally pretty and well 
arranged group of miscellaneous plants, Sydney Fisher, Esq., Camber- 
ford Hall (Mr. Salt, gardener), being awarded second honours. 
The cut blooms shown by the Earl of Harrington (Mr. Goodacre, 
gardener), who carried off the first prize last year, were very fine, an 
Empress of India being especially good ; but the premier position this 
year fell to Sir Robert Peel, who put on the board exceptionally fine 
blooms. His incurved were very massive, and particularly well finished 
were those of the “ Queen ” family. The Japanese were also very good, 
being large, full, and of good colour. The Earl of Harrington took 
second prize. The winning board was made up of—Japanese : Etoile de 
Lyon, Val d’Andorre, Avalanche, Sarah Owen (2), Ralph Brocklebank, 
