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beautiful stand, the other prizes going to Messrs. West, Vagg, gardener 
to J. Theobald, Esq., M.P., and Hobbs. 
A splendid feature was introduced through the inclusion of a class 
for a collection of Dahlias (any types) arranged for effect. This brought 
out abundance of beautiful material, and the effect produced by the 
various unconventional methods of arranging it was very fine. Messrs. 
Keynes, Williams & Co. received the premier award, their group being 
composed of a large columnar centrepiece furnished with Cactus 
varieties set in mos9, two small end columns, and six shields chiefly 
furnished with Pompons, in front were stands of Show, Fancy, and 
Cactus varieties. There was quality of bloom a 9 well as tasteful 
arrangement to be noticed. The second prize went to Messrs. J. Cheal 
and Sons, whose arrangement was essentially different. It consisted of 
a central sloping bank surmounted by a large basket and two small end 
banks, between these being bunches of Pompons, and towards the front 
boxes of Show and Fancy blooms, with Cactus and single varieties dotted 
about on a groundwork of Fern. Mr. T. S. Ware, Tottenham, was third, 
with a somewhat similar arrangement, but no boxes were introduced. 
All were beautiful displays. 
Cactus Dahlias, eighteen varieties, in bunches of six, were best shown 
by Mr. C. Turner, who had a splendid stand, in which Sir Hugo, Panthea, 
Beauty of Arundel, Honoria, and Blushing Bride were very fine. Messrs. 
Keynes, Williams & Co. were a very close second with Bertha Mawley, 
Kyneritb, lvaiserin, and Countess of Pembroke, extremely beautiful. 
Messrs. J. Cheal & Son were third. Mr. Turner won again with twenty- 
four varieties of Pompons, a model stand, the flowers being very fresh, 
neat, and refined. Messrs. Keynes, Williams & Co. were second, and 
Mr. M. V. Seale, Sevenoaks, third, both showing creditably. 
There were two classes for Asters, and these flowers were charmingly 
shown. Messrs. Saltmarsh & Son were first, Mr, Sidney Cooper second, 
and Mr. J. Walker third with quilled flowers, while in the class for 
French Mr. Walker was first, Messrs. Saltmarsh & Son second, and Mr. 
Cooper third. 
Chrysanthemums were not a very prominent feature of the Show. 
There were two groups of plants, and the awards were the same as at 
the Aquarium—namely, Mr. Vince, Highgate, first ; and Mr. N. Davis, 
second. A second prize was awarded to Mr. Peter Blair for cut blooms. 
Mr. G. H. Sage received the first prize for Sunflowers, Messrs. Burrell 
and Co. the second, and Messrs. Paul & Son, Cheshunt, the third. Mr. 
Sage received a second prize for Michaelmas Daisies. Mr. J. R. Chard 
won for a funeral design, having a beautiful white anchor Miss Baines 
was second, and Mr. Larke third. Mr. Chard was also first for a hand 
bouquet and for a vase of flowers and foliage, other prizes going to 
Mrs. Seale, Miss Baines, and Mr. Hudson. 
Plums were well shown by private growers. Mr. W. Carr, gardener 
to Mis. Clarke, Croydon Lodge, ■won with three dishes of dessert varie¬ 
ties, having good dishes of Kirke’s, Jefferson, and Bryanstone Gage. Mr. 
P. Blair, Trentbam Gardens, was second; and Mr. Mclndoe, gardener to 
Sir J. W. Pease, Bart., Hutton Hall, Guisborough, third. The last- 
named won with cooking varieties, having splendid dishes of Magnum 
Bonum and Monarch, with Pond’s Seedling fair. Mr. Carr was second, 
and Mr. Sage, gardener to Earl Dysart, Ham House, Richmond, third. 
The nurserymen’s classes did not fill. There appeared to be only one 
competitor with Apricots, Mr. Mclndoe, and he received the first prize 
for good dishes of Moor Park, Large Early, and Peach. 
The miscellaneous exhibits were numerous and varied. Messrs. Lane 
and Son, Berkhamsted, sent a collection of Vines in pots. They were 
trained on a bamboo framework 18 inches in diameter at the base and 
3 feet at the top, and carried about ten neat bunches each, the varieties 
being Alicante, Buckland Sweetwater, Black Hamburgh, Foster’s Seed¬ 
ling, and Gros Maroc. They also had branches of Plums, together with 
dishes of Apples, Plums, and Nuts, and received a silver-gilt medal. 
Messrs. Cheal & Sons, Crawley, contributed a stand of Dahlias, single, 
Cactus, and Pompon, hardy flowers and fruit (silver medal). Messrs. 
Reid & Bornemann, Sydenham,“were represented by a handsome group of 
Chrysanthemums and other plants similar to that arranged by them at 
the Crystal Palace (silver medal). Messrs. J. Laing & Son, Forest Hill, 
had a large bank of herbaceous flowers comprising a considerable 
diversity of good material admirably set up, also double Tuberous 
Begonias, Roses, and Apples, with a few orchard-house trees (silver-gilt 
medal). Messrs. Chas. Lee & Son, Hammersmith, had a large and 
interesting bank of hardy foliage plants, also a beautiful collection of 
herbaceous plants and Dahlias. They had excellent material admirably 
arranged. It is a pity the foliage plants were not clearly named ; 
they would have proved instructive to many. A silver-gilt medal was 
awarded. Messrs. Jarman & Co., Chard, had a bank of Dahlia?, 
Phloxes, Gladioli, and other flowers set up in moss and interspersed 
with Ferns. It was very attractive (silver medal). Mr. H. Wrede, 
Luneberg, Germany, sent a collection of Pansy blooms (silver medal). 
Mr. Chas. Turner had some fine stands of Dahlias (silver medal), as had 
Mr. G. Humphries (bronze medal). 
Messrs. B. S. Williams & Son, Upper Holloway, were represented by 
a large and handsome group of Crotons, Dracaenas, and other foliage 
plants—clean, healthy, and well coloured (silver-gilt medal). Mr. 
C. Williams showed shell table decorations. Messrs. Cannell & Sons, 
Swanley, had a beautiful collection of Cactus and Pompon Dahlias. 
They were arranged in bunches with Asparagus, and rose above a cool 
groundwork of Fern, which brought the colours out splendidly. Juarezi, 
Ernest Cannell, Beauty of Arundel, Robert Cannell, Yellow A. W. Tait, 
Sir Roger, and Cannell’s Favourite were very noteworthy. They also 
had a stand of double Begonias (silver-gilt medal). Mr.' E. F. Such, 
Maidenhead, sent a bright collection of hardy flowers, Dahlias, and 
Roses (silver medal). Messrs. E. D. Shuttleworth & Co., Pecxham Rye, 
contributed a splendid bank of Palms, foliage plants, and large groups 
of Liliums, occupying the whole of one end of the largest annexe. 
A fine plant of Blechnum splendens was noticeable, also two good 
specimens of Rhapis humilis (gold medal). Messrs. Wills & Segar also 
had some huge Palms. Messrs. Cutbush & Son, Highgate, had a bright 
and varied display of hardy flowers, but they had hardly enough room 
at their disposal for arranging them effectively (silver medal). Mr. 
G. Garner, gardener to Mrs. Biaddyll, Amberwood, ChristchurcV, con¬ 
tributed a collection of fruit, which included some splendid clusters of 
A'nwick Seedling and Madresfield Court Grapes (silver medal). Mr. 
Mclndoe, gardener to Sir J. W. Pease, Hutton Hall, Guisborough, sent 
four splendid dishes of Peaches. Golden Eagle and Exquisite were 
superb (bronze medal). Mr. R. Nicholas, South Molton, exhibited a 
very fine collection of Pine Apples (silver medal). 
Mr. A. Rawlings, Romford, had several stands of Show and Fancy 
Dahlias, comprising numerous excellent blooms (silver medal). Mr. 
J. Walker, Thame, also exhibited Dahlias. Mr. J. T. West, gardener to 
W. Keith, Esq., contributed some beautiful stands of Show, Fancy, 
Cactus, and Pompon Dahlias. He was awarded a silver medal, and 
another went to Mr. Mortimer for a similar exhibit. Messrs. Pitcher 
and Manda, Swanley, set up a charming group of hardy flowers, in 
which there were several interesting things (silver medal). Mr. Carr 
had some good Peaches and Nectarines. 
Messrs. Paul &l Son, The Old Nurseries, Cheshunt, had a very large 
and beautiful display, comprising Roses, Dahlias, Phloxes, Michaelmas 
Daisies, Carnations, and numerous other flowers (silver-gdt medal). Mr. 
R. Dean, Ealing, received a bronze medal for a collection of French 
Beans. Mr. W. Salmon, a working West Norwood amateur, exhibited a 
good collection of Asters, Dahlias, Zinnias, and various other flowers, 
and well deserved the bronze medal awarded. Mr. W. Welsford, South 
Lambeth, received a bronze medal for a collection of flowers grown in a 
town garden. Mr. W. Wells, Earlswood, Red Hill, received a bronze 
medal for a collection of Chrysanthemums. Mr. Chard was awarded a 
silver medal for some beautiful table 1 decorations, and Mr. Seale a bronze 
medal. 
LEICESTER AND MIDLAND CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY.— 
First Annual Show of Early Flowering Chrysanthe¬ 
mums, Dahlias, and Asters.—September 10th. 
The Committee of the above named Society determined this season 
to follow the example set by the National Chrysanthemum Society and 
initiate a Show as above. A suitable room was found for the purpose in 
the lecture hall of the Young Men’s Christian Association, a well 
lighted, centrally situated, and convenient room, which, when furnished, 
the tables with cut flowers, plants, and vegetables, and a portion of the 
floor space with groups of specimen plants and Ferns, had a very 
pleasing effect. 
Chrysanthemums were not numerously shown, but there were some 
very meritorious exhibits both in plants and cut flowers. First to be 
noticed on entering the room was a group of fifteen bunches of early 
flowering Pompons exhibited by Mr. Robt. Owen, Castle Hill, Maiden¬ 
head, not for competition. In the open class competition Mr. W. K. 
Woodcock, Barkby Road Nurseries, Syston, was placed first in each of 
the two classes for six blooms of early flowering Chrysanthemums, 
distinct, and for six bunches, not more than six flowers in a bunch. 
Messrs. H. & J. Hickling were second for six blooms, and Mr. H. Jordan 
for six bunches. In the amateurs’ class for six blooms Mr. H. Yeomans 
was first and Mr. H. Jordan second. 
In the open class for twelve Show or Fancy Dahlias the exhibits 
were very fine and competition close. Messrs. Hickling were placed 
first, their varieties being James Cocker, Perfection, Colonist, Mrs. W. 
Slack, Mrs. Peter McKenzie, Majestic, Rev. J. B. M. Camm, Mrs. G. R. 
Jefford, Eclipse, Mrs. Langtry, Duke of Fife, and Peacock. The second 
prize stand was shown by Mr. 1 Jhmes Wright, 40, Granby Street, 
Leicester. Adjoining these were thirty blooms of seedling Cactus 
Dahlias raised by Mr. J. Lansdell, Barkby Hall Gardens, Leicester. Two 
of these were singled out by tne Judges for awards of merit; one 
especially is likely to come to the front as a popular and useful variety. 
The colour and marking are similar to W. T. Abery, but it is far superior 
to that well known variety in form. In the amateurs’ class for six 
Show or Fancy Dahlias Mr. T. Faulkner, Myrtle Road, was first with 
neat, medium sized blooms, and Mr. E. Neale, Clarendon Park, second. 
For twelve Pompons Mr. H. Yeomans was first, Mr. E. Neale second. 
For six Pompons Mr. H. Yeomans was first and Mr. J. Bowles second. 
For six blooms of CactU3 Dahlias Mr. H. Yeomans was first, Mr. E. 
Neale second, and Mr. T. Faulkner third. For twelve Asters grown by 
amateurs, first, Mr. H. Yeomans. Second, Mr. J. Bowles. Third, Mr. 
T. Faulkner. Extra prize, Mr. J. Bowles. These were all of high 
quality, being large, clean blooms, brightly coloured and so exceedingly 
close ;n order of merit that the Judges were a long time in making 
their awards. 
For collections of vegetables Mr. E. Neale was first, Mr. H. 
Yeomans second, Mr. T. Faulkner third, and Mr. W. Henson, Flax Road, 
fourth. 
Exhibits not for competition comprised a fine collection of vegetables 
and bunches of annuals, cut flowers, by Messrs. Harrison & Sons, Royal 
Midland Seed Stores, Leicester ; a fine group of Chrysanthemums and 
Ferns by Mr. J. Smith, gardener to S. Bennet, Esq., Holmefirth, Leicester ; 
