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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ November 17,1887. 
man was first with a fine lot, beating Mr. Carpenter’s, which were first 
at Kingston ; Mr. Millican was third. 
One of the features of the Show was a ne>v class (prizes offered by 
the President, If. Cobbett, Esq.) for twelve large flowering blooms dis¬ 
tinct, to be shown as grown with foliage on the stems, not less than 
12 inches from the top of the box. This brought seven stands, the first 
prize going to F. Hopkins, gardener to J. Woclderspoone, Esq., Walton ; 
second, Mr. Carpenter ; third, Mr. Plowman. Special prize for group of 
Chrysanthemums, first, Mr. F. Hopkins ; second, Mr. Reed. For floral 
ornament and hand bouquet, Mr. Millican was first in each instance, 
there being strong competition. For nine table plants, first, Mr. Reeves 
gardener to W. Hemett, Esq., Oatlands Park. Mr. Doyle was first for 
Primulas. 
PUTNEY AND DISTRICT.— November 15th and 16th. 
The tenth annual Exhibition was held on the dates named in the 
Cromwell Hall, Putney, a much more capacious and suitable building 
for this purpose than the Assembly Rooms, and the Show was altogether 
worthy of the place and district. In the large group class of not 
less than twenty varieties there was excellent competition, the silver 
cup being awarded to Mr. A. Newell, gardener to Sir Edwin Saunders, 
Fairlawn, Wimbledon, with a freely disposed assortment of plants 
bearing handsome blooms and deep green foliage. Mr. G. Stevens, St. 
John’s Nursery, was second with a remarkably bright group, consisting 
mainly of Japanese varieties,, the face of the group being, perhaps, 
rather too smooth, but the arrangement undeniably beautiful. Third 
honours fell to Mr. J. Carter, gardener to H. J. Parry, Esq., Heathside, 
Wimbledon, the group, like the first, including many incurved varieties, 
the Japanese, that relieve the weight, beiDg rather weak. Mr. James 
Townsend was adjudged the remaining prize for an arrangement that 
would have been first at many shows, though rather close packing was 
apparent. The plants sloped from 8 feet at the back to a foot at the 
front, and the group was on that account admired. Prizes were 
awarded for smaller groups, but we failed to obtain the names of the 
winners. 
In the class for four specimen plants Mr. Pickling, West Lodge, 
Mortlake, secured the first position with upright trained plants 3 feet 
high, bearing from twenty to thirty fine blooms and splendid foliage, 
Mr. C. Bentley, gardener to H. Smith, Esq., having to take a second place 
with dwarf- trained and very good plants. Third, Mr. C. Bentley. This 
exhibitor staged the best pair of Japanese plants, very good indeed, also 
the best specimen incurved, a fine plant of Venus ; Mr. J. Bentley being 
second. Mr. Elliott, gardener to Mrs. Harrison, Mortlake, was placed 
first for a standard, Mrs. Dixon, with a beehive-shaped head, 3 feet 
across the base and 2J feet high ; Mr. C. Bentley closely following ; he 
was first also in the corresponding Japanese class with Roseum super¬ 
bum, quite a bouquet ; Mr. J. Bentley very closely following. 
In the class for twenty-four incurved cut blooms, distinct, the contest 
was exceedingly ‘.keen between Mr. E. Coombs, gardener to W. Furze, 
Esq., Roseland, Teddington, and Mr. Sullivan, gardener to D. B. Chap¬ 
man, Esq., Roehampton, the former winning by the skin of his teeth. 
Mr. Sullivan had the best back row blooms, including the premier in the 
Show (Lord Alcester), for which the prize was offered by Mr. Iceton, 
but lost a few points in the front rows. These were very fine stands 
indeed, worthy of being staged at any show in the kingdom. Mr. 
Stevens was third. In the classes for twelve and for six incurved blooms 
Mr. Sullivan took the lead with beautiful stands, Mr. J. Bentley, gardener 
to Sir T. Gabriel, Bart., being a good second, and Mr. J. Burnett, gardener 
to Capt. Fenwick, Wimbledon, a close third. Mr. J. Bentley took the 
prize for the best six blooms of any variety with compact solid examples 
of Lord Alcester; Mr. Campbell, gardener to Dr. Wood, Wimbledon, 
following with Queen of England. Mr. Coombes, Mr. Sullivan, and Mr. 
Stevens were the prizewinners in the order named for twenty-four 
Japanese varieties, all staging well ; for twelve blooms, in which there 
was great competition, the prizes falling to Messrs. Sullivan, Knowles, 
and J. Bentley. There were many other classes and excellent competi¬ 
tion that we are compelled to pass. In the amateurs’ class for twelve 
incurved Mr. J. Dark, gardener to J. Hooker, Esq., Putney, was first 
with extremely neat solid blooms ; Dr. G. Walker, Wimbledon, being 
second with larger but somewhat looser examples. Mr. G. Stevens took 
the lead with twelve reflexed blooms, lollowed by Messrs. C. Bentley 
and J. Batten. Mr. Sullivan staged the best Anemone blooms, and Mr. 
C. Knowles the best Japanese Anemones, Mr. Stevens being a very close 
second in both classes, and Mr. C. Woodhouse outdistancing other com¬ 
petitors with Pompons. 
Wreaths were beautiful, the first prize one, by Mr. Campbell, gardener 
to Dr. Wood, Roehampton, being the best we have seen made by a 
gardener, Messrs. Fall and Townsend following closely. Mr. G. Stevens 
took a distinct lead in bouquets, winning the first prizes in both classes, 
Messrs. Alderman, Moore, and Knowles also being prizetakers. 
Mr. Pitt’s prizes for groups of miscellaneous plants were won by Mr. 
Campbell, gardener to Dr. Wood, Mr. C. Knowles, and Mr. J. Batten. 
They were somewhat lacking in brightness, and in some the pots were 
■obtrusive. Messrs. Mahood’s prizes for vegetables were won by Messrs. 
Batten and Coombes ; the Society’s prizes by Messrs. C. Woodhams, 
Tigwell & Son, and J. Batten with excellent collections. Grapes were 
fairly represented, the prizes for black going to Messrs. Knowles, Batten, 
and Richardson ; white, C. Bentley, Springthorpe, and J. Bentley. The 
best kitchen Apples were staged by Mr. Batten, and the best dessert by 
Mr. J. Bentley. 
Mr. G. H. Pitt and Mr. J. Moore, to whom so much credit is due in 
the management of the Society, continue their valuable services in the 
position of Treasurer and Secretary. 
TWICKENHAM.— November 15th and 16th. 
The autumn Show of the Twickenham Horticultural Society, held 
in the Town Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday last, was highly satisfac- 
factory in all respects, and in quality of exhibits would bear favourable 
comparison with many other more pretentious shows. The entries were 
numerous, the total exceeding that of previous years by fifty, a most 
encouraging advance. The groups of Chrysanthemums were uncom¬ 
monly good, ard all were effectively arranged. Cut blooms were also 
of considerable merit. Table plants, fruit, and veg- tables in competi¬ 
tion werp well represented, the non-competing exhibits also occupying 
a large space and possessing more than ordinary merit. The courteous 
and able Hon. Secretary, Mr. Jas. J. G. Pugh, assisted by Mr. Bates and 
an experienced practical Committee, arranged the exhibits to the best 
advan'age in the large hall and three smaller rooms of the building, the 
general effect being exceedingly bright and pleasing. 
For a group arranged in a space of 50 square fc t there were five 
entries, T. Twining, Esq. (gardener, Mr. Parsons), winning first honours 
with a very handsome group, distinguished by the good quality of both 
Japanese and incurved blooms, the plants also being well disposed. The 
second place was taken by J. Bigwood, Esq., M.P. (gardener, Mr. 
Waldie), who had a highly meritorious group of dwarf plants, the 
blooms fresh and good, but the general appearance was rather flat 
owing to the plants being of uniform height and placed closely to¬ 
gether. T. Lane, Esq. (gardener, Mr. Cathpin), and Mr. G. Street were 
third and fourth. 
The principal cut bloom class was that for twenty-four, twelve in¬ 
curved and twelve Japanese, the competition being very keen between 
J. D. Paul, Esq. (gardener, Mr. Munroe), and W. Furze, Esq. (gardener, 
Mr. Coombs), the former bring verv strong in Japanese and the latter in 
incurved blooms. Mr. Munroe also had some solid fresh incurved blooms, 
and after careful consideration he was adjudged the first prize. Mr. 
Davis followed in the third place. Mr. Furze was,, however, the chief 
winner of twelve incurved, excellent neat blooms, Mr. W. Davis and 
W. Truefitt, Esq. (gardener, Mr. H. E. Lambert), following. In another 
class for twelve incurved Mr. Munroe took the lead, Col. Costley Murray 
(uardener, Mr. G. Morrell), and Mr. G. Warne securing the second and 
third places. Amongst six exhibitors of twelve Japanese Mr. Munroe 
was a^ain the premier exhibitor with fine fresh blooms, Mr. \V. Furze 
and Mr. Davis again following. For twelve large Anemones and twelve 
Pompons Mr. W. Furze was easily first, showing admirable blooms, Lady 
Margaret and Acquisition in the former being remarkably handsome. 
The miscellaneous plants comprised some baskets arranged for effect, 
G. J. Atkins, Esq. (gardener, Mr. T. Buckland), being first, a graceful 
Palm with Zonal Pelargoniums, Primulas, and Ferns edged with 
Isolepis. Mr. G. Fitsell was a close second. The table plants formed an 
interesting class, Messrs. Munroe, Street, and Capt. Webb being the 
prizewinners. Mr. II. Little, Twickenham, showed a group of Tuberous 
Begonias and Marigolds in pots, which attracted much admiration, and 
were very highly commended. Mr. Warren of Isleworth had a group of 
extremely well grown Cyclamens (highly commended), similar recogni¬ 
tion being accorded to Mr. J. May, St. Margarets, and Mr. J. Walker of 
Whitton for groups of Cyclamens, and to Messrs. Hooper & Co. for a 
most tasteful group of Orchids, Ferns, and other plants. Mr. H. Bray, 
Richmond, and Mr. W. Brown had interesting floral exhibits, the former 
bouquets and wreaths, and the latter two bouquets. 
With a stand of flowers Mr. G. Fitsell was first for a very bright 
and tasteful arrangement, Mr. W. Brown and Mr. Gardner taking 
the second and third places. For stands of autumn leaves and berries 
Mrs. Tindale had the most elegant contribution. 
Fruit and vegetables were numerous, Pears and Apples being espe¬ 
cially well shown. Mr. G. Garrod had the best four dishes of Pears, ex¬ 
cellent even examples of Duchesse d’Angouleme, Beurre Diel, Doyenne 
Gris, and one like Seckle. Mr. G. Morrell was second, having fine 
Marie Louise and Glou Moi^eau, Mr. E. Battle being third, showing 
large Catillac. Messrs. Garrod, Morrell, and Stroud were the winners 
in the Apple class, and with four dishes of fruit Mr. Wadham was in the 
first place, Mr. T. Buckland, Mr. Davenport, being second and third. 
The collections of vegetables from Messrs. Stroud, Garrod, and Morrell 
were selected for honours, the second named also having the best 
Tomatoes. Collections of Apples and Chrysanthemums from Mrs. Meek 
(gardener, Mr. Bates) were very highly commended, also Apples and 
vegetables from Mr. W. Mann, Whitton, and from Mr. W. Poupart, in¬ 
cluding some extraordinarily fine Celery. 
SHEFFIELD AND IIALLAMSHIRE.— November IItH and 15th. 
This Show was held in the Engineers’ Drill Hall, Glossop Road, 
Sheffield, on Monday and Tuesday last. The exhibitions of the Society 
have in previo is years been confined to members of the Society, but this 
season it was decided it should be extended, and open classes were pro¬ 
vided for twenty-four incurved varieties and twenty-four Japanese, 
prizes £10, £5, and £2 10s. for each class. In the class for twenty-four 
incurves there were but three entries, and the first prize was secured by 
Mr. J. Jellicoe, gardener to F. II. Gossag-, Esq., Camp Hill, Woolton, 
Liverpool, with exceptionally fine blooms, very fresh and even. The 
second prize was secured by Mr. D. Heany, gardener to H. G. Schintz, 
Esq., Mossley Hill, Liverpool ; third, J. Lambert, gardener to Col. 
Wingfield, Onslow Hall, Shrewsbury. In the corresponding class for 
