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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ November 3, 189?. 
blooms, and was awarded the second priz’, He had a similarly easy 
task with twelve Japanese, but had better blooms, and was placed first. 
For six incurved he was second. Mr. Couldrey, gardener to J. Terry, 
Esq., The Shrubbery, Grove Park, had a very neat stand of six 
Japanese, and deservedly received the premier award. Mr. R. W. Allen, 
98, Palace Road, Bromley, had an excellent stand of twelve Japanese, 
albeit the flowers were a little flat. Mr. W. G. Clark, 10, Fishpond 
Road, Hitchin, was second. Mr. Allen won again w : th six ; Mr. Clark 
being second, and Mr. C. S. Chantler, 39, Endwell Road, Brockley, third. 
For six of one variety the latter was placed first. He had a neat box 
of W. Holmes. In another class for Japanese, Mr. Bertenshaw, 22, 
Hansler Road, East Dulwich, was first. The prizes for mixed blooms 
went to Messrs. F. T. Shepley, J. Downs, and C. E. Gardner; other 
prizes in the smaller classes going to Messrs. Bertenshaw, Niesigh, 
Chantler, and Copey 
The class for eight Japanese, eight incurved and eight reflexed, 
brought a good stand from Mr. Leadbetter, which was deservedly 
awarded the first prize. Mr. Hewitt, gardener to H. B. Mackeson, 
Esq., was first with six blooms of Avalanche, Mr. Whittle second, and 
Mr. Leadbetter third, all having charming stands. Mr. Whittle had a 
beautiful box of Viviand Morel, and was placed first, his best example, 
a truly magnificent bloom, being selected as the best Japanese in the 
Show. It was one of the finest ever exhibited. Mr. Rowbottom was 
second ; and Mr. Moore, gardener to Carl Jay, Esq , third. 
Messrs. Perkins, Coventry, were first for a hand bouquet of Chrys¬ 
anthemums; Mr. W. Garton second, and Mr. J. R. Chard third. Mr. 
T. Dobson, gardener to F. P. Preston, Esq., had the best group of Chrys¬ 
anthemums, and Mr. Lyne the best mixed group, other prizewinners being 
Messrs. Rhoden, W. Jeffery, H. J. Williams, and A. Tomalin. Mr. H. J. 
Jones, Ryecroft Nursery, Lewisham, had a charming group not for 
competition, comprising many promising novelties ; W. H. Atkinson, a 
Japanese, is likely to turn out well. Messrs. E. D. Shuttleworth & Co. 
had a fine group of Palms and Cycads, for which a silver medal was 
granted. Fruit was a very good display, but space cannot be found for 
the awards. 
WATFORD.— November 1st and 2nd. 
A BEAUTIFUL Show was held at the Watford Agricultural Hall on 
the above dates. Groups of Chrysanthemums and miscellaneous plants 
were plentiful and admirably arranged, some thirteen of these being in 
competition. 
Mr. Ashdown, gardener to C. R. Humbert, Esq., Dell Field, Watford, 
was a good first with a grand group, the flowers large, and plants well 
arranged. Mr. Higgins, gardener to Lieut.-Col. A. G. Lucas, Ashlyns, 
Berkhamsted, was second. In the members’ class, for a group, Mr. 
Wild, gardener to W. B. Hawkins, Esq., Houndswood, St. Albans, was 
first; and R. T. Prouse, Esq., Howton, Bushey Heath, second. The 
plants were well arranged, but far behind the open class in quality. 
In the cut bloom classes Mr. Beckett, gardener to H. H. Gibbs, Esq., 
Aldenham House, Elstree, maintained the leading position he has held 
for some years past. For twenty-four incurved, distinct, he was a good 
first, showing—back row : John Lambert, M. Bahuant (the premier 
incurved in the Show), Queen of England, Golden Empress, Empress of 
India, John Doughty, Lord Alcester, Alfred Salter. Second row: 
Violet Tomlin, Mrs. Heale, Madame Darrier, Princess of Wales, Lord 
Wolseley, Jardins des Plantes, Prince Alfred, Jeanne d’Arc. Front 
row : Nil Desperandum, Mr. Bunn, Refulgens, Beauty, Mrs. Shipman, 
Princess Beatrice, Barbara, and Camille Flammarion. Mr. Neve, 
gardener to C. Van Rialte, Esq., Aldenham Abbey, Watford, was second 
with good flowers. 
For twelve incurved, Mr. Dinsmore, gardener to T. F. Blackwell, 
Esq., Harrow Weald, was first, and for six incurved, one variety, 
Mr. Neve secured leading honours. 
Mr. Beckett was first with twenty-four incurved in the members’ 
class, comprised principally of the varieties already enumerated. Second, 
Mr. Neve. 
The Japanese classes were better filled, and the flowers generally of 
good quality. In the class for twenty-four, open, Mr. Beckett staged 
some excellent blooms, comprising—back row: Mrs. E. W. Clarke, 
Avalanche, Alberic Lunden, Emile de Lyon, Gloire de Rocher, Madame 
M. Hoste, Mrs. F. Jameson, Viviand Morel (fine). Second row: Sun¬ 
flower, E. Molyneux, Puritan, M. Marrouch, E. Beckett, W. Tiicker, 
Stanstead White, W. H. Lincoln. Front row : Jeanne Delaux, Miss 
A. Hartzhorn, Excelsior, Marquis de Paris, Masterpiece, Mrs. E. Beckett, 
Roi de Japonais, Mrs. M. Thrower. For twelve Japanese, Mr. Dinsmore 
was first; Mr. Watchorn, second; and Mr. Neve, third. For six white 
Jap=, Mr. Beckett was first, having large Stanstead White ; Mr. 
Fortnum, gardener to J. Larkin, Esq., Delrow House, Watford, was 
second. 
The competitors were more numerous in the members’ classes, 
especially the Japanese. Mr. Beckett was very strong, and in his stand 
was found the best Japanese bloom in the Show, a very deep flower of 
Mrs. Falconer Jameson. Mr. Dinsmore was first for twelve Japanese ; 
second, Mr. Wild ; third, Mr. Fortnum. 
Mr. Myers, gardener to the Earl of Clarendon, contributed a fine 
central group, composed of Palms, Chrysanthemums, and other flowering 
plants, which is a leading feature ; Messrs. Lane & Son, Berkhampsted, 
a large collection of Apples, Nuts, and Grapes. Messrs. Laing and 
Sons also sent a collection of Apples, and Messrs. Cutbush & Son a 
group of flowering plants. 
Vegetables were very good. For Messrs. Sutton’s prizes Mr. Brown 
was first, closely followed by Mr. Beckett. 
BRIGHTON.— November 1st and 2nd. 
The tenth annual Exhibition was held, as usual, in the Pavilion, 
and was a remarkable success. 
The most important class was that for forty-eight cut blooms, half 
incurved and the remainder Japanese, not less than eighteen varieties 
in each section ; £10 was offered as first prize, £7 for second, and £.» 
for third. Messrs. W. & G. Drover, The Nurseries, Fareham, won easily 
with large, solid, highly coloured Japanese blooms, and neatly finished 
incurved of medium size. The varieties were :—Japanese : Viviand 
Morel (2), Puritan (2), Sunflower (2), Mrs. C. Wheeler, Mrs. F. Jame¬ 
son (2), E. W. Clark, Florence Davis (2), Edwin Molyneux (2), Miss 
A. Hartzhorn, M. Bernard, Etoile de Lyon, Comte de Germinv, Mrs. 
A. Hardy, Beauty of Kingessing, Cleopatra, Gloire de Rocher, Avalanche, 
W. H. Lincoln; incurved: Golden Queen of England (2), Prince 
Alfred (2), Lord Wolseley (2), Lord Alcester, Queen of England, Violet 
Tomlin, Madame Darrien (2), Alfred Lyne (2), Novelty (2), Prince of 
Wales, Princess Beatrice, Mrs. Heale, Nil Desperandum, Alfred Salter, 
Jeanne d’Arc, Madam F. Mistral, Lady Hardinge, Mrs. W. Shipman. 
Mr. Penford, gardener to Sir F. Fitzwygram, Bart., M.P., Leigh Park, 
Havant, was a creditable second, and Mr. C. Ritchings, gardener to Dr. 
Frankland, The Yew, Reigate Hill, third. 
For twenty-four blooms, twelve incurved and the same number 
Japanese, all to be distinct, four competed, the best coming from Mr. 
Penford, an even bright coloured stand of blooms. The varieties were 
incurved : Violet Tomlin, Jeanne d’Arc, Empress of India, Queen of 
England, Princess of Wales, Alfred Lyne, Miss M. A. Haggas, Novelty, 
Mr. Brunlees, Mrs. Heales, Nil Desperandum, Mrs. Coleman; Japanese : 
Boule d’Or, Etoile de Lyon, Condor, Bouquet de Dame, Wm. Holmes. 
Sunflower, Viviand Morel, Ralph Brocklebank, Wm. Tricker, Gloire de 
Rocher, Avalanche, and E. Molyneux. Mr. W. Wallis, gardener to 
J. Mews, Esq., Hartwell, Heartfield, was a close second ; and Mr. 
R. Phillips, gardener to Dr. Baker, Brighton, third. 
The class for twenty-four Japanese, distinct, brought five competitors, 
making a good display. Mr. T. Glen, Worth Park, Crawley, was an easy 
first, with the following in capital condition : — Mrs. C. Wheeler, 
E. Molyneux, Florence Davis, Viviand Morel, Mrs. F. Jameson, Gloire 
de Rocher, Stanstead Surprise, Coronet, Puritan, Miss A. Hartzhorn, 
W. Tricker, F. Marrouch. Mr. Wallis was second, with good examples ; 
and Mr. G. Duncan, gardener to C. J. Lucas, Esq., Warnham Court, 
Horsham, third. There was but one entry in the class for twelve 
incurved, but this produced the finest stand of blooms in the Show, 
notably from Mr. C. Goldsmith, gardener to Sir E. G. Loder, Leonardslea, 
Horsham. The varieties were Alfred Salter, Empress of India, Lord 
Wolseley, Golden Queen of England, M. Bahuant, Alfred Lyne, Queen 
of England, Prince Alfred, Jeanne d’Arc, Refulgens, Robert Cannell, 
and Mrs. W. Shipman. Twelve Japanese, distinct, brought seven com¬ 
petitors, the best coming from Mr. J. P. Heasman, gardener to Mrs. 
Oxley, Fern Place, Turner’s Hill. Mr. A. Emery, gardener to M. G. 
Megam, Esq., Avoca, Eastbourne, was second ; Mr. J. Coles, gardener to 
Mrs. Nichols, Higbby Manor, Balcombe, third. 
For six incurved, one variety, Mr. Jupp won with Jeanne d’Arc ; Mr. 
Wallis second with Mrs. Heales. For the same number of Japanese, one 
variety, Mr. Glen won with W. Tricker, of huge size and rich in colour, 
Mr. Jupp following with Sunflower, while Viviand Morel secured for 
Mr. Wallis the third place. 
Groups of Chrysanthemums were a feature of the Show. The prin¬ 
cipal class was that for one arranged in semi-circular form of 14 feet by 
8 feet. Mr. G. House, gardener to F. Mowatt, Withdeane Hall, Pat- 
cham, won easily with capitally grown freely flowered bush-like plants, 
the colours being harmoniously arranged in a sloping bank-like form 
without being in any way formal. Mr. J. Miles, Bristol Nurseries, Kemp 
Town, Brighton, was second. Mr. J. Hill, gardener to Marriage Wallis, 
Esq., Springfield, Withdean, third. The class limited to 10 feet by 
6 feet produced six entries, the best coming from Mr. Thorpe, 20, West 
Hill Road, Brighton, a creditable lot ; second, Mr. A. Fry, gardener to 
C. N. Catt, Esq., 52, Middle Street, Brighton, 
First-class certificates were awarded to Messrs. Pitcher & Manda for 
Japanese Cnrysanthemums Colonel W. B. Smith and The Tribune, the 
former a huge flower, golden bronze with terra-cotta suffusion ; the 
latter pale primrose yellow, broad florets. To Mr. Godfrey for Japanese 
Beauty of Exmouth, and to Mr. Owen, Maidenhead, for incurved Baron 
Hirsch. There was an admirable display of Grapes and vegetables. 
WOKK. F0 *l' rHE WEEK.. 
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HARDY FRUIT GARDEN. 
Planting; Fruit Trees.— Few operations are more important than 
this. Fortunately, however, it need not be hurried over, for although it is 
desirable to plant early, it is not wise to do so when the soil and the 
weather are unfit. Nothing is gained by hurrying trees into wet and sticky 
soil and surrounding their delicate fibres with cold clammy material. 
Selecting- Trees. —Planters should, if possible, select their own 
trees at the nursery, giving preference to healthy, clean, sturdyispecimens 
