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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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wav Road ; Mr Runde-1, 28, Northwood Road, and Mr. Linfield, 20, Vernon 
Terrace, East End, Emch’ey, follow*d. These amateurs showed exceedingly 
well. Mr. Sears, 43, Gordon Road, Hornsey Vale, won with six incnrved, 
and also with six Japanese, minor prizes going to Means. Lin6eld, Press, 
and Crane ; Mr. J. Smith was successful with Pompons. The cottagers alto 
made a highly creditable display. 
Emit was fa’r'y shown, six classes being provided for members and 
cottagers. Mr. Brittain won with three bunches of black Grapes, having 
cap.tal examples, good in brnch and i erry. Mr. CaPert was a fair second, 
and Mr. Wat j rworth (gardener to W. Holloway, Esq., Soutliwood Hall, 
Highgate) was tlrrd. In a corresponding class lor white Grapes, Messrs. 
Br.ttain and Waterworth were first and second, both showing well-ripened 
bunches. Mr. J. Hutt, gardene* to T. Ret path, Esq., Harriston. Hornsey, 
won with desse t Pears ; Mr. Pink, girdtner to J. B j auchamp, Esq., New- 
townards, Highgate, with dessert Apples; and Mr. A. D. Clark-! with k-tchen 
Apples, minor p izes falling to Mess s. Cl-ment, C <1 vert, Wilkinson, and 
-Shepherd. Mr. Turk won with a dish of Tomatoes, Me-srs. Pink and 
Clarke following. 
Numerous special prizes were offered, amongst others a cup, value £21, 
the money for its purchase being bequeathed to the Society by the late 
Mr. J. G. West'ak°. Tlrs is to be won three tim°s before becoming the 
property of the exhibitor. Cask prizes w re also offered by Mr. Westlake, 
s ntor. The cup is offered for the two best specini’ n plants, aud it was 
won on the present occasion by Mr. J. B ooks with very fine profits ly 
bloomed specimens of Mrs. G. Rundle and Bouquet Ea t. Mr. Brittain was 
second. Special p'izes were also offered, among-t other-', by Messrs. W. E. 
Boyce for a specimen p’ant of the Pompon Mrs. Mardlin ; by Messrs. Wood 
and Son for the best white Chrysanthemum fed with their liquid manure 
powders; byM>ssrs.Cu hush & Son for cut blooms ; and by Mr.B.S. Williams 
for table plants. Effective miscellaneous groups were also arranged by 
the las£-named firms. 
EXETER.— November 4th. 
The annual Exhibition of Chrysanthemums and Fruit was held in con¬ 
nection with the Devon and Exeter Horticultural and Natural History 
Society, in the Victoria Hall, Exeter, on the above date, and was considered 
by those acquainted with the history of the Society to be the finest autumn 
Show ever held in the Devon capital. The display of cut blooms was 
especielly fine, and the same may be said of the Grapes, Apples, and Pears. 
The Committee and the new and energetic Hon. Secretary (Mr. G. D. Cann) 
are to be congratulated upon the excellent manner in which the Show was 
conducted. 
Plants. —The first class in the schedule is for a group of plants in pots, 
not less than eighteen varieties, arranged for effect in a circle with 
a diameter of 8 feet, the use of Ferns for front being optional. 
First, Mr. J. Weeks, gardener to E. A. Saunders, Esq., with a good 
and tastefully arranged group, many of the plants carrying fine 
fresh flowers. Mr. Bartlett, gardener to Lady Hotham, was a credit¬ 
able second. In the following class for a group of like dimensions, quality 
of blooms to be the leading feature, effect also to be considered, Mr. 
Prothero, gardener to T. Knapmai, Esq., was first with an excellent group, 
containing good flowers of several popular sorts; second, Mr. Bartlett; 
third, Mr. Rowland, gardener to W. Brock, Esq. The last-named exhibitor 
was first with a miscellaneous collection of plants arranged for effect, having 
a very light and pretty arrangement. Second, Mr. Bartlett, whose group 
was not quite so light in style, but included fine Eucbaris and Poin- 
settias. Primulas, Cyclamens, Bouvardias, Poinsettias, and plants for table 
decoration were best shown by Messrs. Crump (gardener to Mrs. Hart), 
Williams (gardener to W. Sun, Esq.), and Bartlett. 
Cut Blooms. —There was a grand display of these. For thirty-six 
Japanese, in not less than twenty-four varieties, the premier position was 
gained by Mr. Barnes, gardener to F. C. Daniels, Esq., Stoodleigb, Tiverton, 
with a splendid 6tmd, all the blooms being characterised by freshness and 
good colour, Belle Paule, Baronne de Prailly, J. Delaux, Mdlle. Lacroix, Val 
d’Andorre, and Moonlight, being all magnificent blooms. Mr. H. W. Ward, 
gardener to the Earl of Radnor, Longford Castle, Salisbury, was a close 
second, and Mr. Dolling, gardener to Mrs. Wild, was third with a bright 
ft esh stand. Mr. McMillan, gardener to Sir George Stuckley, Bart., Moreton 
House, Bideford, was first for twenty-four blooms of Japanese, distinct, with 
a fine stand, containing good examples of Hiver Fleuri, Comte de Germiny, 
and Mdlle. Lacroix; the second and thii d prizes going to Mr. Barnes and 
Mr. Rowland in that order. Mr. Southy, gardener to General Hamilton, 
was the ortly exhibitor of eighteen Japanese, distinct, and he was awarded 
the first prize, his blooms although fresh were not very solid. The remain- 
ing prizes for Japanese fell to Messrs. Dolling, Barnes, Stiles (gardener to 
Mrs. Fripp), McMillan, and W. Fitzherbert, Esq. For six of any other 
colour Mr. Stiles was first with Madame C. Audiguier. Mr. Delors, gardener 
to F. W. Giant, Esq , was second with Bertie Rendaller. Three stands were 
put up in the class for thirty-six incurved, in not less than twenty-four 
varieties. The premier position was easily won by Mr. H. W. Ward with an 
even well finished stand. Empress of India, Golden Empress, Mabel Ward, 
Cherub, and Jardin des Plantes being in fine condition. Mr. Dolling was 
Becond, and Mr. Rowland third. Mr. McMillan was first for twenty-four 
blooms, distinct, showing Mrs. Hea’e, Jeanne d’Arc, Princess of Wales, and 
Empress of India in good condition ; Mr. Rowland being a creditable 
second. Mr. Stiles was first for eighteen varieties, Mr. Southy being second, 
and Mr. Rowland was third. Other prizes for incurved were won by Messrs. 
Dolling, Southy, and McMillan. R flexed (six blooms distinct) were shown 
in grand condition by Mr. Dolling, who took first priz», having, amongst 
others, grand blooms of King of the Crimsons and Mrs. Forsyth. Messrs. 
H. W. Ward and McMillan followed. 
Fruit. —There was a good display of fruit. Pesrs and Apples being quite 
a feature in the Show, and the Grapes were of high quality throughout, four 
classes being provided for them. 
Grapes. —Mr. Pike, gardener to the Rev. H. Clark, was first for three 
compact well-coloured bunches of Black Alicantes, Mr. Barnes being a close 
second. There was only one stand of Gros Colman staged ; the bunches and 
berries were large and fail ly well coloured, and for which Mr. Sparkes, 
gardener to R. Barnett, Esq., was awarded first prize. Four stands of Lady 
Downe’e were put up, Mr. H. W. Ward being easily first with three good 
sized and grandly coloured bunches ; Mr. Sparkt s securing second place. 
Mr. Barnes was first for three bunches of Muscat of Alexandria, showing 
clean well-coloured bunches; Mr. Martin, gardener to Lord Poltimore, Polti- 
more Park. Exeter, was second. 
Mr. Bu'l, gardener to general Sir R. Bailer, Downes, Crediton, was first 
with a Smooth Cayenne Pine between 7 lbs. and 8 lbs. weight; the second 
going to Mr. H. W. Ward for a nine fresh Queen. 
Apples. —For these sixteen classes were provided, and it would be im¬ 
practicable to give details of all the awards. Mr. John Garland, gardener 
to Sir T. D. Acland, Bart., Killerton, Broadclist, secured first place for a 
col'ection of twenty-fonr varieties, staging among others fine examples of 
Golden Noble, Alexander, Blenheim Pippin. King of the Pippins, Prince 
Albert, aud Wa iter’s King; second, Mr. Williams; third, Mr. Slade, gar¬ 
dener to Mrs. W. H. Cook. Mr. Mairs, gardener to Sir John Shelley, was 
to the front with a collection of twelve varieties, his Beauty of Wilts and 
Cellini being remarkably good ; Mr. Gibburp, gardener to Rev. Gibbs, was 
second, and Mr. Mortimore, gardener to Colonel White Thomson, Broomfield 
Manor, Exbourne, third. 
Mr. St r eet, gardener to Colonel Walrond, was first for collection of six 
varieties (culinary), his best dish being Emperor Alexander. Mr. Hopkins, 
gardener to Major G. H. Courtenay, and Mr. Garland being p’aced equal 
second. In the corresponding class for dessert varieties, Mr. Hopkins was 
to the front again, being followed closely by Mr. Martin. Messrs. James 
Enstone, gardener to Sir John Duckworth, Bart., Wear House, Exeter ; 
Burnett, gardener to James Searle, Esq.; Williams, Ma'tin, Street, J. Baker, 
Mr. Gibburp, Mogridge, gardener to Mrs. Ord; Delne, Garland, and R. W. 
Baker, Esq., took the remaining prizes for Apples. 
Pears. —For nine varieties Mr. Williams was first with clean even 
well coloured fruit, his Pitmaston Duchess being very large and beauti¬ 
fully coloured. Mr. Garland was a good second. The latter was first 
in the next class with a collection of six varieties, his Beurre Clairgeau 
being very highly coloured. Mr. Burnett was a good second, and Mr. 
Mairs third. With three dishes dessert Mr. Street was first and Mr. Hop¬ 
kins second. In the corresponding class for culinary Pears Mr. Street 
occupied first place again with grand dishes of Catillao, Uvedale’s St. 
Germain, and Black Pear of Worcester, Mr. Martin being second. Severn! 
of the exhibitors already named, with Messrs. J. Hans, W. J. Baltishell (?) 
and Powlesland were successful in minor classes. 
Messrs. Robert Veitch & Son of Exeter had a fine miscellaneous collec¬ 
tion, comprising a good group of Chrysanthemums iu small pots, a collec¬ 
tion of Apples and Pears, and cut blooms of Chrysanthemums. Messrs. 
Richard Smith & Sons, Worcester, staged a magnificent collection of Apples 
and Pears. Mr. S. Randall of Exe Bridge, Exeter, displayed a collection of 
Apples and us fnl decorative plants ; and Messrs. Stevens <fc Cannan put 
up some good stands of Japanese and incurved Chrysanthemums. 
BRIGHTON AND HOVE. 
The fifth annual Show of the above Society was held in the Dome and 
Corn Exchange Royal Pavilion, and was as great a success as ever. The 
cut blooms especially were much better than last year, both in numbers and 
quality, there being over 1500 cut blooms staged in the various classes. 
Groups. —The larger groups, 100 square feet, were arranged in circular 
form along the centre of the Corn Exchange, and with the Palms inter¬ 
mixed they had a fine appearance. The first prize was awarded to Mr. J. 
Turner, gardener to Major Way. Wick Hall, Hove, whose Palms were a Little 
larger, which seemed the chief point of m rit over Mr. Spottiswood’s of 
Queen’s Park, Biighton, who was seoond. Mr. Geo. Miles, Victoria 
Nursery, Dyke Road, was third with a neat arrangement of small plants. 
Mr. J. Bunny, ga r dener to W. A. Campion, Esq., Danny Park, Hurst, was 
first in the smaller groups, whi'e Mr. J. Hill, aardenerto M. Wallis,Esq., 
Springfield, Withdean was a good second. There were ten competing croups 
staged. Mr. J. Hill was an easy first for four standards, very good ; Mr. E. 
Mtaohen, gardener to Mrs. Armstrong, Woodside, Withdean, being second. 
For four pyramids Mr. M-acken was first, and Mr. Hill second. The same 
exhibitors were first and sjeond for dwarf trained plants. Mr. Hill was- 
first with very nest plant*. For six table plants Mr. J. Snow, gardener to 
J. Bruce, Esq., South Park, Waihurst, was first with clean healthy plants. 
Mr. J. Turner was second, the plants being fine altogether. 
Cut Blooms. —These were very good indeed. The chief prize of £10 for 
forty-eight blooms was won by Mr. Russell, gardener to Dr. C. F. Lewis, 
Htnfield; thes cond was awarded to W. Japp, gardener to G. Boulton, 
Esq.. Forfield, Eastbourne; Mr. J. Hopkins, High Cross, Framfield, Well- 
done, Sussex, being third. The competit’on was very close, there were nine 
entries in this class. Mr. Russell was first for twenty-four incurved, closely 
followed by Mr. J. Snow. The first prize for twenty-four Japanese was 
awarded to Mr. W. F. Smith, gardener to Mrs. Byass, Nevill Court, Tun¬ 
bridge Wells; Mr. Russ 11 being S’cond. For twelve incurved, Mr. G. 
Duncan, gardener to C. F. Lucas, Esq., was placed first, and in the corre¬ 
sponding class for Japane-e first p’ace was given to Mr. A. Emery, AIcod, 
Eastbourne. There was a keen competition in ths classes for six blooms of 
various kinds, and the amateur classes contributed much to the extmtof 
the Show. The class for six incurved, one variety, was a strong class, Mr.. 
Russell winning with Queen of Eng'aod ; as was also the six Japanese, one 
variety, won by J. Snow with Madlle. Lacroix, very fine. There was a good 
display of table bouquets, an improvement on those of last year. Mr. R. 
Miller, Shoreham, was first. Table decorations were not numerous, but 
ta teful. Mrs. Funnell, Tunbridge, was placed firs*. 
Fruit. —The entries for fruir, especially Grapes, were not quite up ta 
those of last year. For three white bunches Mr. Duncan, Warnham Court 
was first with Muscats in excellent condition ; Mr. Spo tiswood was a good 
second. There weie more entries for black, chiefly Alicantes. Mr. W. 
Coleman, gardener to R. Potts, Esq., Bentham Hill, Tunbridge Wells, was: 
first with well-finished Alicante; Mr. Spottiswood second with neat compact 
bunches of the same ; Mr. J. Dunzan was placed third and Mr. Godby fou th 
wi h excellent Black Hamburghs. With four dishes of dessert Pears them 
was a good contest. Mr. J. McFeate of Hungershall Park, Tunbridge, was 
placed first with even fruits; Mr. G. Duncan was second and Mr. C. Gold¬ 
smith third. In those shown by the latter exhibitor there was a dish of 
Pitmaston Duchess of extra size. Mr Bunney was placed first for stewing 
Pears, the variety being Catillac. For foi r dishes of dessert Apples Mr. 
