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Reflexed varieties were fairly well represented. In the class for 
twelve, not less than eight varieties, Mr. H. Adams, gardener to T. S. 
Edgcombe, Esq., Hinton House, Elm Grove, Southsea, secured the 
premier award, followed by Messrs. Penford and Agate in the order 
named. Mr. Penford won easily for twelve Anemones, in not less than 
six varieties, with an excellent stand. Mr. Steptoe was second, and 
Mr. H. Adams third. Pompons were bright and numerously staged. 
Mr. Hatch, gardener to the Victoria Park Committee, was first for twelve 
bunches ; Mr. Agate second ; and Mr. Snook, 5, Fitzroy Street, Land- 
port, third. 
Fimbriated varieties are encouraged here, and very pretty they look 
shown in bunches of three blooms. Mr. Hatch secured first honours 
with a capital display, conspicuous amongst others being Scapin, 
Chardoneret, and Croesus. Nowhere is the single-flowered section so 
well represented as here. Mr. Agate staged the best twelve bunches, 
three blooms to a bunch. The most effective sorts were Jane, David 
Windsor, Jenny Lind, Kate, Golden Star, Mary Anderson, Bessie Conway, 
Effie, and Miss M. Wilde. Mr W. Wells, Earlsfield Nurseries, Earlswood, 
Redhill, was second, and Mr. Hatch third. 
Six Japanese, anyone variety, were contributed by six competitors 
Avalanche, full and fresh from Mr. N. Molyueux, secured the first prize ; 
Mr. Agate with the same variety, being second ; Mr. J. Tavener, gardener 
to Sir A. K. Macdonald, Bart., Liphook, was third. Princess of Wales 
extremely neat, placed Mr. W. Hunt first in the class for six incurved 
blooms ; Messrs. Hawkins and N. Molyneux following. The premier 
incurved was Golden Empress, belonging to Mr. Inglefield, while Stan- 
stead White, shown by Mr. Agate, was the best Japanese. Numerous 
prizes were offered for growers in Portsea Island only and for amateurs, 
all of which were keenly contested, many excellent stands being staged. 
Messrs. Perkins & Sons, Coventry, were successful with a bouquet of 
Chrysanthemums and Ferns ; Mr. F. Mills, 13, Florence Road, Southsea, 
being second. For an epergne dressed with berries and autumn foliage, 
Mrs. Conway, Havant, was first; and Miss O. Winch, Brockhurst, Gosport, 
was second. Mrs. Conway also had the best arranged table and epergne 
with Chrysanthemums. 
For the best group in a space 50 square feet, arranged for effect, 
Mr. Hatch was an easy winner, Mr. Hunt being second. Prizes were 
also offered for a group of Chrysanthemums interspersed with foliage 
plants. Mr. J. Burridge, North End Nursery, Portsmouth, was first ; 
and Mr. E. K. Harvey, 63, Hanover Street, Portsea. second. There was 
a splendid display of plants suitable for table decoration. For twelve 
Mr. J. Amys, gardener to the Hon. Mrs. Elliott Yorke, Hamble Cliff, 
Netley, was first; and Mr. Hatch was first for twelve double Primulas. 
Fruit and vegetables were excellent. Grapes were best shown by 
Messrs. Grigg, Chalk, Hall, R. G. Hargreaves, Esq., Cuffnells, Lindhurst, 
and Mr. H. Becker, Jersey, the latter staging Trebbiano, weighing 10 lbs., 
in the class for the heaviest bunch. Apples and Pears were well shown 
by Mr. Becker ; Messrs. Cheal & Sons, Crawley ; Mr. E. Webster, East 
Street, Petworth ; and Mr. G. Goldsmith, gardener to Sir E. G. 
Loder, Horsham. Vegetables were shown in splendid condition 
by Mr. G. Hawkins, Mr. Inglefield, and Mr. G. Best, gardener to Mrs. 
Chute, The Vyne, Basingstoke. 
The Duke and Duchess of Connaught visited the Show during the 
afternoon, and took much interest in the various exhibits. 
WELLS.— November 3rd and 4th. 
The seventh annual Exhibition of this Society was held in the Town 
Hall, Welis, on the above date. Groups of plants, to consist principally 
of Chrysanthemums, have always been a leading feature at Wells. The 
premier group was staged by Mr. J. B. Payne, gardener to the Lord 
Bishop of Bath and Wells. This fine group included magnificent 
blooms of Edwin Molyneux, Golden Dragon, Viviand Morell, and 
others. Poinsettias of a high order of merit, together with Palms, 
Crotons, Cordylines, Asparagus, Bouvardias, Epiphyllums, and Ferns, 
completed an imposing and well-balanced arrangement. Mr. O. Fewtrell, 
gardener to C. C. Tudway, Esq., was placed second, and Mr. H. Stokes, 
gardener to D. H. McLean, Esq., third. Cut blooms were numerous. In 
the class for twenty-four blooms, distinct, twelve incurved and twelve 
Japanese, Mr. Payne was first, staging incurved Empress of India, 
Alfred Lynne, Miss Haggas, Mons. Bahuant, John Lambert, Jeanne 
d’Arc, Robert Cannell, A. Salter, Lord Alcester, Queen of England, 
Mr. Bunn, and John Doughty. Japanese—Viviand Morel, Avalanche, 
Edwin Molyneux, W. H. Lincoln, Annie Clibran, Louise Boehmer, 
W.W.Coles, Kioto, Mons. Bernard, Miss Florence Davis, G loiredu Rocher, 
and Stanstead White. Mr. 0. Fewtrell was second. The National 
Chrysanthemum Society’s certificates were awarded to Mr. J. B. Payne 
for the best bloom in the Show, a superb Jeanne d’Arc in his premier 
stand of twenty-four ; and to Mr. W. Potter for the best spec men plant, 
a good Prince Alfred. There was an imposing display of table decora¬ 
tions, also fruit and vegetables were admirably represented. The Show 
was a great and gratifying success. 
HIGHGATE. —November 3rd and 4th. 
The annual Exhibition of the Highgate Chrysanthemum Society 
was held in the Northfield Hall on the above dates. There was an 
excellent display, cut blooms being good, whilst groups and miscellaneous 
plants made a charming effect. 
The principal class was for thirty-six blooms, eighteen incurved and 
the same number of Japanese, and Mr. Rowbottom, gardener to H. R. 
Williams, Esq., Hornsey, N., was awarded first prize. The incurved 
blooms shown in this stand were good, but the Japanese were decidedly 
better. The^ exhibit included the following varieties : — Incurved : 
Empress ol India, Golden Jardin, A. Salter, Golden Empress, Lord 
Wolseley, Mrs. G. Rundle, Mons. R. Bahuant, Jeanne d’Arc, Mrs. W. 
Shipman, Golden Queen, Madame Darrier (very good), Mrs. Dixon, Lord 
Alcester, John Salter, Mrs. Healc, Queen of England, and Mr. Bunn. 
Japanese : Sunflower, Felix Cassagneau, Coronet, Puritan, Alberic 
Lunden, Madame E. Labat, E. Molyneux, Florence Davis, Golden 
Dragon, W. H. Lincoln, Viviand Morel, Avalanche, Etoile de Lyon, 
J. S. Dibben, Jean Delaux, Mrs. F. Jameson, and W. Tricker. Mr. 
Rowbottom also secured a special first prize of a silver challenge cup for 
twenty-four blooms, twelve incurved and twelve Japanese. The flowers 
in this stand were perhaps the best in the Show. The incurved varieties 
were better developed than in the first mentioned stand, Mons. R. 
Bahuant and Madame Darrier being specially good. Of the Japanese 
E. W. Clarke, Alberic Lunden, Sunflower, and W. Tricker were most 
conspicuous. Mr. Rowbottom was again first for twenty-four Japanese, 
distinct, showing Viviand Morel and W. H. Lincoln in splendid condition. 
Mr. J. Brookes, gardener to W. Reynolds, Esq., The Grove, Highgate, 
was second in this class; the third prize going to Mr. J. Sandford, 
gardener to G. W. Wright-Ingle, Esq., Wood House, North Finchley. 
In a special class for twelve Japanese Mr. H. A. Page, gardener to 
F. Crisp, Esq., White House, New Southgate, was placed first with a 
stand of grand blooms, Sunflower, Mrs. F. Jameson, Lizzie Cartledge, 
and Louis Boehmer being particularly good. Mr. J. Brookes was second, 
and Mr. D. Hayler third. Mr. Page also had the best six Japs distinct, 
amongst which were splendid blooms of Viviand Morel and Sunflower. 
Mr. Rowbottom was a close second. The latter exhibitor, however, 
secured the first prize for six white Japanese, showing well-developed 
blooms of Florence Davis, Puritan, Stanstead White, Mrs. E. Beckett, 
Miss Anna Hartzhorn, and Mdlle. Marie Hoste. 
The incurved varieties were by no means equal to the Japanese in 
quality, but some fair blooms were staged in the various classes. Mr. 
T. L. Turk, gardener to F. Boney, Esq., Highgate, was first for twelve 
blooms, which included neat examples of Mons. R. Bahuant, Mrs. Heale, 
Empress of India, and Miss M. A. Haggas. Mr. Turk also secured the 
leading position for six blooms. For twelve incurved blooms, six varie¬ 
ties, Mr. H. H. Page gained premier honours, his stand being made up 
with Queen of England, Alfred Salter, Refulgens, Empress of India, 
J. Doughty, and Jeanne d’Arc. Mr. Rowbottom was second, and Mr. 
Hayler third. Mr. Rowbottom, however, had the best stand of six 
blooms, one variety, showing Madame Darrier in splendid condition. 
Mr. Page was second with Mons. R. Bahuant. 
Groups and specimen plants were best shown by Mr. J. Brookes, and 
there was a good display of amateur classes. Messrs. B. S. Williams 
and Son, Upper Holloway, sent a not-for-competition group of foliage 
and flowering plants, as also did Messrs. Cutbush & Sons, Highgate, 
the latter firm likewise showing a collection of well coloured Apples. 
GRIMSBY AND DISTRICT.— November 3rd and 4th. 
The third annual Show was held in the Town Hall, and was a 
success. Considering the early date there were some most noteworthy 
exhibits, although some of the incurved were badly finished. 
The principal class for cut blooms was one for forty-eight, twenty- 
four of each, in not less than eighteen varieties. The first prize went to 
Mr. G. A. Carr, gardener to W. Welton, Esq., Watham Grove, who won 
the challenge cup for the second time, it being now his own property. 
The following varieties comprised his stands. Japanese : Louis Boehmer, 
premier bloom (2), Bouquet des Dames (2), Carew Underwood (2), 
Viviand Morel (2), Puritan, Gloriosum, C. Beauregard (2), Avalanche (2), 
A. Clibran, S. Owen, Elaine, Coronet, G. Daniels, T. Stephenson, A. Hardy, 
Gloire du Rocher. Incurved : Empress of India (2), Mons. R. Bahuant 
(2), Golden Empress (2), Lord Alcester (2), Emily Dale, Camille Flam- 
marian (2), Queen of England (2), Refulgens (2), Madame Darrier (a most 
lovely bloom), Jardin des Plantes, A. Lyne, Mdlle. E. Bertin, Mr. Bunn, 
Novelty, Nil Desperandum, Madame Nante, and Jeanne d’Arc. The 
second prize went to Sir Henry Bennett. 
For twenty-four blooms, twelve of each, in not less than nine varie¬ 
ties, the first prize, consisting of a silver cup value 3 guineas, and 
£1 added, went to Mr. Granville Southwell, Waltham Hall, for an excel¬ 
lent stand. His incurved were in grand form, showing high cultivation. 
His principal blooms were Viviand Morel, Lilian B. Bird, Sunflower, 
Avalanche, Stanstead White. Incurved : Queen of England, Mons. R. 
Bahuant, Lord Alcester, A. Salter, Empress of India (champion incurved 
in the Show, and a grand bloom). The second prize was taken by Mr. 
G. Smith, The Elms, Grimsby. 
For twelve Japanese Sir H. Bennett was first ; with very good 
blooms indeed. Mr. G. A. Carr was second, and Mr. John Clark third. 
Mr. Granville Southwell was again first for twelve incurved with some 
good heavy blooms. Mr. G. Smith was second with even flowers. Mr. 
G. A. Carr gained the first prize for twelve reflexed, Mr. J. Clark being 
second, and Mrs. Grange, The Cedars, Lacely, third. 
Groups were a great feature, and excelled all previous exhibits. The 
first prize was awarded to Mr. F. Jell, gardener to Mrs. Grange, for a 
mo 3 t magnificent group. The second prize went to Sir H. Bennett, and 
the third to Mr. Needham, Lime Tree Nurseries, Grimsby. 
CRYSTAL PALACE.— November 4th and 5th. 
The Palace Show being the earliest of the principal metropolitan 
exhibitions, naturally suffered from the lateness of the season. It was 
not so extensive as usual, nor were the flowers on the whole up to the 
average in quality. With the exception of Messrs. Drover’s blooms in 
the principal class the incurved were much below the usual standard. 
There were size and substance about them, but most of them were rough 
