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■JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ November 10, 1892. 
Mrs. Robinson King, Lord Wolseley, and John Lambert. Middle row : 
Empress Eugenie, Jeanne d’Arc, Nil Desperandum, Mrs. IJeale, Princess 
of Wales, John Salter, Princess of Teck, Mrs. W. Shipman, Prince 
Alfred, Lady Hardinge, Mrs. S. Coleman, and Violet Tomlin. Front 
row : Abbot’s White, Lady Carey, Madame Darrier, Mdme. F. Mistral, 
Novelty, Beauty, Miss M. A. Haggas, White Venus, Cherub, Mrs. 
N. Davis, Alfred Lyne, and Lady Dorothy. The second prize in this 
class was accorded to Mr. W. G. Ray, nurseryman, Teynham, Kent, 
whose flowers were very creditable ; the third prize going to Mr. Charles 
Gibson, gardener to J. Wormald, Esq., Morden Park, Mitcham, Surrey. 
Mr. Shoesmith, gardener to M. Hodgson, Esq., Shirley, Croydon, gained 
first prize for twenty-four incurved blooms, showing very good flowers. 
Back row : John Lambert, Violet Tomlin, Empress of India, Mons. 
R. Bahuant, Jeanne d’Arc, Lord Alcester, Lord Wolseley, and Queen of 
England. Middle row: Princess of Wales, Golden Empress, Madame 
Darrier, Alfred Salter, Mrs. Heale, Mrs. Coleman, Miss M. A. Haggas, 
and Princess of Teck. Front row: Lady Dorothy, Hero of Stoke Newing¬ 
ton, Venus, Mr. Bunn, Mdme. F. Mistral, Mr. Brunlees, and Refulgens. The 
second and third prizes went to Mr. Ritchings, gardener to Dr. Frankland, 
F.R.H.S., Reigate Hill; and Mr. J. Myers, gardener to the Earl of Sand¬ 
wich, Huntingdon, respectively. Mr. Arthur Ocock, gardener to Mrs. 
McIntosh, Havering Park, Romford, gained first prize for twelve incurved 
blooms, staging Lord Alcester, Violet Tomlin, Empress of India, Miss 
M. A. Haggas, Golden Eagle, Princess of Wales, Golden Empress (2), 
Lord Wolseley, Mrs. S. Coleman, White Venus, Golden Queen of 
England, and Jeanne d’Arc. Mr. Collins, gardener to J. W. Carlile, 
Esq., Ponsbourne Park, Hertford, was a very close second ; and 
Mr. Agate, nurseryman, Havant, was third. For six incurved blooms of 
one variety, Mr. Myers was first with very fine flowers of Empress 
of India; Mr. Hewett, gardener to H. B. Mackeson, Esq., Hillside 
House, Hythe, second; and Mr. Mackenzie, gardener to F. S. W. 
Cornwallis, Esq., Linton Park, Maidstone, third. 
Japanese .—The flowers in the class for forty-eight Japanese were 
very fine, especially those staged by Mr. Herbert Fowler, Taunton, to 
whom the first prize was awarded. The blooms in this stand were 
brightly coloured, fresh, and well developed. The varieties shown were 
Viviand Morel (grand), Sunflower, Lord Brooke, Carew Underwood, 
Avalanche, Ruth Cleveland, Puritan, Mr. D. B. Crane, Mrs. Alpheus 
Hardy (good), Louis Boehmer (grand), Beauty of Castlewood, Mrs. 
J. S. Fogg, Ralph Brocklebank, Mons. Bernard, Eynsford White, Baronne 
do Prailly, Mdlle. Marie Hoste, Mr. E. Becket(fine), Boule d'Or, Hamlet, 
Mons. Freeman, W. Tricker (excellent), W. IT. Lincoln (splendid), Mr. 
H. B. Ironside, Colonel Smith (magnificent), Mrs. W. Herbert Fowler, 
Lady T. Lawrence, Mrs. J. Clarke (good), Japonaise, Alia, W. W. Coles, 
Gloriosum, Mr. R. Williams, Stanstead White, Gloire du Rocher, Lilian 
Bird, Etoile de Lyon, Miss Anna Hartzhorn, Madame Baco, Mrs. E. D. 
Adams, Mrs. F. Jameson, Ethel Paule, E. Molyneux, Mrs. J. Laing, 
Florence Davis, Mrs. G. Bryceson, and Coronet. Mr. J. Myers was 
second, and Messrs. W. & G. Drover, Fareham, third with good blooms ; 
the fourth prize going to Mr. C. Gibson. 
For twenty-four Japanese, distinct, Mr. Herbert W. Fowlers 
Taunton, was also an excellent first. He showed Viviand Morels 
Florence Davis, E. Molyneux, Sunflower, Etoile de Lyon, Mrs. E. D- 
Adams, W. W. Cotes, Stanstead White, Gloriosum, Mr. W. H. Neve, 
Mons. Bernard, Mrs. C. H. Wheeler, Puritan, Coronet, W. Tricker, 
Avalanche, Mrs. W. H. Fowler, Eynsford White, Madame Baco, Sarah 
Owen, Mrs. G. Bryceson, Miss A. Hartzhorn, Japonaise, and Madame 
J. Laing. Mr. Ritchings, gardener to Dr. Frankland, Reigate, was 
second. Mr. Ling, gardener to E. P. Oakshott, Esq., Orchard Dene, 
Ealing, third ; and Mr. Robt. Petfield, gardener to A. J. Thorn¬ 
hill, Esq., Diddington, Huntingdon, fourth. 
Mr. Ocock, gardener to Mrs. McIntosh, Romford, was awarded first 
prize for twelve Japanese, distinct, which included Viviand Morel, 
Florence Davis, W. H. Lincoln, and Gloire du Rocher. Mr. Trinder, 
Dogmersfield Gardens, was second ; Mr. Harding, gardener to Mrs. 
Joad, Datching, Worthing, third ; and Mr. Geo. Carpenter, gardener to 
Major Collis Brown, Broad Oaks, By fleet, fourth. For six Japanese 
blooms, white, one variety only, Mr. J. Hewitt, gardener to H. B. 
Mackeson, Esq., Hythe, was first, showing six grand blooms of Stanstead 
White. Mr. Cox, gardener to J. Trotter, Esq., Bickenden Grange, Hert¬ 
ford, was second, and Mr. Harding third. For six blooms of Japanese 
of any colour except white, Mr. J. Douglas, Great Gearies Gardens, 
Ilford, was first with magnificent examples of Viviand Morel. Mr. 
Collins was second, and Mr. Howe, gardener to H. Tate, Esq., Streatham 
Common, third. Mr. R. Petfield was adjudged first prize for six 
incurved Japanese blooms. The second and third prizes were won by 
Mr. Howe and Mr. M. Harding. 
Reflexed, Anemones, and Pompons .—The reflexed were not numerous, 
and the blooms in several stands might have been better. Mr, G. 
Carpenter, gardener to Major Collis Brown, was first for twelve blooms, 
showing among others Chevalier Domage, King of the Crimsons, Cloth 
of Gold, Dr. Sharp, and Cullingfordi, in good form. Mr. G. Myers was 
second; and Mr. C. Brown, gardener to R. Henty, Esq., Langley 
House, Abbots Langley, third. 
Mr. A. Ives, gardener to E. J. Jukes, Esq., Hadley Lodge, Barnet, 
had the be9t stand of twenty-four blooms of the large Anemone flowered 
section. The flowers were fresh and brightly coloured. Mr. Ives was 
also first for twelve large Anemone blooms; Mr. Nutcott second, and Mr. 
C. White, Southsea, third. Mr. Ives was again adjudged first prize for 
twelve Japanese Anemone blooms. For twelve Anemone Pompons, dis¬ 
tinct, the first prize was awarded to Mr. Myers. Mr. C. Brown 
gained the first prize for twelve Pompons ; Mr. Myers being second, Mr. 
Agate, Havant, third. 
Amateurs’ Classes. 
The blooms in these were exceptionally good, though pressure on our 
space forbids details. Mr. H. G. Featherley, Bleak House, Gillingham, 
was a good first with twenty-four Japanese blooms, eighteen varieties, 
amongst which was a splendid flower of Viviand Morel. Mr. J. 
Hcrril, West Street, Havant, staged the best twelve incurved b'oom3, the 
flowers being neat and well finished. Mr. C. White, Southsea, was second. 
Mr. Horrill also secured first prize for six incurved blo«ms, the second 
award being taken by Dr. Walker, Lingfield Road, Wimbledon. Mr. 
Thos. Langley, Pinner Road, Watford, had the best twelve Japs, showing 
splendid blooms ; the second prize goiDgto Mr. F. Hicks, Elstree, Herts. 
Mr. F. Durrant, New Road, Ware, had the best six Japanese blooms, 
Mr. J. Horrill following. 
Mr. James Heath, gardener to M. Gurry, Esq., Abington Place, New¬ 
market, secured the leading award for twelve incurved varieties in this 
section, showing neat and well finished blooms. Mr. C. White was 
second, and Mr. J. Heath third. Mr. J. Little, Hylands, Romford, was 
first for six incurved blooms. 
Groups and Trained Plants. 
Groups were very fine. For a group of any varieties, arranged in 
a space equal to 100 square feet, Mr. Norman Davis, Camberwell, 
secured the first prize, the second going to Messrs. Reid & Bornemann, 
Sydenham. In both groups the flowers were good and well developed. 
Mr. G. Stevens, St. John’s Nursery, Putney, was third. The plants in 
this group were carrying splendid flowers. 
For six trained standard specimens of large flowered varieties, Mr. 
D. Donald, gardener to G. G. Barclay, Esq., Leyton, was first, his 
plants being splendidly grown. Mr. Robert Clark, gardener to 
W. Griffiths, Esq., 44, Palace Road, Streatham, secured the premier 
award for trained specimens of the large flowered section. Mr. F. 
Gibbs, gardener to W. E. Frier, Esq., Elm House, Walthamstow, was 
second with well trained plants. Mr. W. Davey, gardener to C. Paine, 
Esq., Cedar House, Stamford Hill, was first for four standards, and third 
for the same number of bush plants, and second for one specimen. Mr. 
D. Donald also had the best six trained specimens of the large flowered 
section; the second prize going to Mr. J. Brookes, gardener to 
W. Reynolds, Esq., J.P., Highgate. Mr. Gibbs was first with Pompons ; 
Mr. Davey second ; and Mr. W. Wesker, gardener to A. Haver, Esq., 
Tooting Beck Road, Upper Tooting. 
Miscellaneous. 
Mr. R. Owen, Floral Nursery, Castle Hill, Maidenhead, sent a 
collection of new varieties not for competition, amongst them 
being some very fine blooms. Yellow Avalanche is a charming 
flower of medium size. Messrs. Pitcher & Manda, Hextable, also staged 
a grand collection of recently introduced and new varieties, as likewise 
did Mr. H. J. Jones, Ryecroft Nursery, Lewisham. The latter blooms were 
tastefully set up with Ferns in small pots. Mr. W. Wells, Earlswcod 
Nurseries, showed a collection of miscellaneous varieties. The flowers 
were fresh and well developed. 
Messrs. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, staged a magnificent group of 
Zonal Pelargoniums, including many of the latest varieties. They also 
showed a group of Chrysanthemums and a charming collection of 
Cyclamen in flower. Messrs. E. D. Shuttleworth & Co., of Fleet, Hants, 
and Peckham Rye, had a group of foliage plants. Messrs. W. Edwards 
and Son, Sherwood, Nottingham, sent a fine group of Ferns in pretty 
decorative pots, called the New Edwardiane, a combination of cork 
and pot, producing, when filled with Ferns, a most charming effect. 
Messrs. B. S. Williams & Son, Victoria Nurseries, Upper Holloway, 
staged a group of foliage and flowering plants. 
For a table of bouquets, wreaths, and sprays, Mr. J. R. Chard, 
Brunswick Nursery, Stoke Newington, was first. Messrs. Perkins and 
Son, nurserymen, Coventry, second, and Mr. H. O. Garford, florist, 
Stoke Newington, third. Mr. F. W. Seale, Vine Nurseries, Sevenoaks, 
was adjudged first prize for three vases or epergne. Mrs. W. Mole, 
High Street, Hemel Hempstead, was second, and Mr. Potter, gardener to 
Sir M. W. Collet, Bart., St. Clere, Kemsing, Sevenoaks, was third. For 
two bouquets of Chrysanthemums Mr. Potter, Kemsing, Sevenoaks, was 
first ; Mr. Chadwick, 8, Dorset Gardens, Brighton, second ; and Mr. Ings, 
gardener to Sir J. Spencer Wells, Bart., Hampstead, third. 
For the special prizes offered by various firms Mr. W. H. Fowler, 
Taunton, was awarded first for Bix blooms in not less than four 
distinct varieties. The first prize for three blooms of the best new 
Japanese was awarded to Mr. W. Seward, The Firs, Han well, who 
staged magnificent blooms of John Shrimpton. Mr. W. G. Gilbert, 
gardener to B. Le Neve-Foster, Esq., J.P., Sennon Hall, Guist, Norfolk, 
was first for three new varieties ; and for three blooms each of any new 
seedling Chrysanthemums Mr. H. Shoesmith, gardener to M. Hodg¬ 
son, Esq., Croydon, was awarded third prize, showing Professor 
Wittmack and Dr. Kawallek. 
New varieties were numerous. W. Seward, Esq., The Firs, Hanwell, 
sent blooms of several new varieties, amongst them being C. Thompson, 
a crimson Jap with silvery reverse, and Princess Victoria, white reflexed 
Jap ; first-class certificates were awarded these. Mr. C. Blick, The 
Warrens, Hayes Common, sent blooms of an incurved Jap named Mrs. 
A. H. Glasham, a lemon coloured variety, so far as could be seen in a 
very bad light. Messrs. J. R. Pearson & Sons, Chilwell, had Mermaid, a 
splendi 1 white incurved Jap, and Edwin Lindsdal. a reflexed Jap of a 
promising character. Messrs. Carter & Co. sent White Pearl, a charming 
decorative white, and Rosy Morn, the latter being adjudged a first- 
