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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ December 1, 1887. 
There was a good competition in the class provided for six plants, any 
variety, untrained and not disbudded ; Mr. Brown, Belmont Villas, Sc. 
Albans, was a good first. In the classes for Japanese and incurved, six 
plants in each class, the principal prizetaker3 were Miss Debenham, Ivy 
House, St. Albans, and Mr. Brown. G. H. Martin, Esq., The Bank, St. 
Albans, had the best specimen plant in the Show. 
There were no prizes offered for groups, but these were well shown by 
honorary exhibitors, the most noticeable being those sent by the President, 
J. Blundell Maple, Esq., Childwickbury (gardener, Mr. Nutting). Lord 
Grimthorpe, Batchwood (gardener, Mr. Whitelaw), J. S. Hill, Esq., Hawks- 
w ck (gardener, Mr. Emptage), and J. Rokeby Price, Esq., Clementhorpe 
(gardener, Mr. Shaw). In the latter gentleman’s group were some fine 
Calanthes. The exhibits which probably attracted the greatest attention 
were the grand specimens of trained plants from H. Hucks Gibbs, Esq., 
Aldenham House, Elstree (gardener. Mr. Beckett). Mr. Beckett has given 
many proofs of his skill in the culture of the Chrysanthemum, but it is 
doubtful that he has ever produced finer plants than those he has staged 
this season. The varieties were Prince of Wales, Lord Wolseley, Maiden’s 
Blu‘h. Mdlle. Lacroix, M. H. Jacotot, Prince Alfred, John Salter, Mrs. G. 
Glenny, Mrs. G. Bundle. The first five were very fine. Mr. Beckett also 
staged superb cut blooms ; these were very much admired, as were the 
fine collections of fruit and vegetables exhibited by him. 
A fine collection of cut blooms came from R. Henty, Esq., Langley 
House, Abbots Langley (gardener, Mr. Brown), also from H. Gilliat, Esq. 
Messrs. Lane & Son exhibited a fine lot of Apples. Mr. Tilbury, gardener 
to Mrs. Drake Garrard, Lamer Park, Wheathampstead, had a good display of 
fruit and cut flowers. Mr. Chapman, Hatfield, exhibited some choice speci¬ 
mens of rustic pottery, which were much admired. 
BUCKINGHAM.— November 22nd. 
The first annual Chrysanthemum Show was opened at the Town Hall, 
Buckingham, on Tuesday, 22nd inst., by the Mayor (G. H. Harrison, Esq.), 
and proved highly successful, and the Committee are to be congratulated. 
Special praise is due to the worthy Secretary, Mr. A. Walford, for the 
hearty manner in which he carried out the onerous duties of secretaryship, 
and to the Stewards, Counsellor J. Marshall and Mr. C. Tailby, who worked 
hard in the arrangement of the Show. Ihe hall presented a picturesque 
appearance. The centre of the building was occupied with three central 
groups; around the sides were groups 6 by G feet, specimen plants, 
Primulas, cut blooms, &c. In the adjoining small hall was arranged fruit, 
vegetables, and cottagers’ productions, &c. The majority of exhibits were 
of excellent quality, and were much admired by a large number of visitors. 
In the open class A for the best central group, Mr. W. A. Walter, gardener 
to Alfred B. Loder, Esq., Lillingstone House, near Buckingham, took first 
honours with a well flowered group ; Mr. T. Holton, Buckingham, second, 
with a neat dwarf group ; Mr. Saunders, gai'dener to H. Small, Esq., Clay- 
don Camp, third. Eor the best six natural trained plants there were seven 
entries, the first prize was secured by G. Bennett, Esq., with good well 
flowered plants ; Dr. Duke, second ; and Mr. W. Richardson third. In the 
open class for cut blooms, eighteen varieties of incurved (distinct), Mr. W. 
A. Walter took the lead with a good even and fresh stand; notably good 
were Princess of Wales, Hero of Stoke Newington, Princess Teck, Mr. Bunn, 
Jardin des Plantes, Barbara, and Cherub ; Mr. Tipler, gardener to M. S. 
Gulliver, Esq., Aylesbury, following second with a good stand, in which 
Empress of India and Lord Alcester were particularly good. For eighteen 
varieties Japanese, Mr. Walter was again a good first with fins blooms of 
Baronne de Prailly, M g Herrilios, Boule o’Or, Triomphe ds la rue des 
Chalets, Fair Maid, and Criterion; Mr. Tipler following second. For twelve 
Chrysanthemums, four reflexed, four Anemone, and four Pompons, Mr. 
Walter was first, and Mr. Tipler second. 
In class B, for gardeners and market growers within ten miles of Buck¬ 
ingham, Mr. W. Boulton secured the first honours for a beautiful group 
G by 6 feet, which was much admired. Mr. C. Saunders was placed second 
with a creditable exhibit. For six Primulas Mr. G. Freeman, gardener to 
Mrs. Pilgrim, Akeley Wood, gained the first prize with good plants. Mr. C. 
Chetwell, gardener to Bev. A. J. Mees-Hogg, Mixbury, second, and Mr. 
J. Price, gardener to H. Gosling, Esq., Westbury, third. For one specimen 
foliage plant Mr. G. Freeman was first with a fine Dicksonia ; Mr. Walter 
second with Latania borbonica; and Mr. Price third. In the cut blooms 
Mr. Walter again carried all before him; in fact, in this class his blooms 
were far ahead of all the other competing stands. For twelve varieties in¬ 
curved, distinct, Mr. Walter was first, Mr. Freeman second, and Mr. 
Saunders third. For twelve Japanese, distinct, in the same order again, 
Mr. Walter first, &c. For six varieties Japanese Mr. Walter, Mr. Freeman, 
and Mr. W. Sturdy, gardener to Mrs. Peel, Thornton Hall, were the winners. 
For six incurved blooms Mr. Walter was first, Mr. Freeman second, and Mr. 
C. Chatwell third. For borrquets (special prize given by Mr. Walter), first, 
Mr. Chatwell; second, Mr. J. Price; third, Miss Roberts, Tile House. 
Floral centrepiece, first, Mr. C. Tailby, Buckingham : second, Mr. W. Boul¬ 
ton, gardener to A. J. Roberts, Esq., Tile House, Buckingham. 
Two bunches of Grapes were shown by five exhibitors.—First, Mr. J. 
Price with Lady Downe’s; second, Mr. Walter with Biack Hamburgh ; third 
Mr. W. Boulton with Muscat of Alexandria. Four dishes of Apples (two’ 
dessert and two culinary) brought several entries of fine fruit. First, Mr. 
Walter; second, Mr. Freeman ; third, Mr. C. Tailby. For two dishes of 
Pears (one dessert,one culinary), first, Mr. Walter; second, Mr. Freeman; 
third, Mr. W. Sturdy. Vegetables were very fine. For the best collection 
the first prize was awarded to Mr. Freeman, the second Mr. W. Boulton and 
the third to Mr. Chatwell. Following this there were several well filled 
amateurs’ classes, likewise cottagers’, all of which included some excellent 
productions. 
■BEVERLEY.— November 23rd. 
For the last five years very successful exhibitions of the queen of 
autumn flowers has been held in this historic capital of the East Riding. 
The thanks of its inhabitants and neighbourhood generally have been weli 
deserved by the Gardeners’ Mutual Improvement Society, under whose 
auspices the Show was fir^t inaugurated and is still carried on. The Show 
this year waB a very great advance on its predecessors both in auantity and 
quality, many of the exhibits being fully equal to, and in several instances 
superior to those seen at shows of greater pretensions. 
In the op9n class for groups Mr. G. Cottam, nurseryman, Cottingham,Hull, 
was an excellent first with a well grown and tastefully arranged collection 
containing plants of Chrysanthemums, Palms, Crotons, Ericas, Ferns, &e, 
Mr. J. Smith, Norwood Nursery, Beverley, was a very close second. In the 
open class for twenty-four cut blooms (twelve Japanese and twelve incurved) 
Mr. Leadbetter, gardener to A. Wilson, Esq., Tranby Croft, was well to the 
front with excellent specimens of the very best varieties ; J. Fisher, Esq., 
of Willerby House, Hull, being seoond with flowers but very little inferior 
to his more successful opponent. The same exhibitors were similarly 
placed in the class for twelve distinct varieties. In the class open to all but 
dealers, J. A. Hudson, Esq , Longcroft, Beverley, won easily with splendid 
flowers of large size and exellent finish; the same may be said of two other 
stands exhibited by the same gentleman. Col. Clitkeroe, Hotham Hall, Brough, 
contributed several very good stands of fine flowers. In the same classes 
Col. Hodgson, Beverley, and Mr. G. Cottam were amongst the successful 
exhibitors. In the plant department, which contained many specimens of 
exceptional merit, Borne of the plants being fully 4 feet in diameter, and 
literally smothered with flowers, Mrs. CruBt, Beverley, and Mr. F. Smith 
had things pretty much their own way. Bouquets, buttonholes, and wreaths 
were fully up to the mark. The first prize bouquet and wreath, composed 
of Chrysanthemums, were very beautiful. Large and well finished bunches 
of Muscat of Alexandria and Alicante were shown. H. Stowton, Esq., 
Holme Hall, and W. F. Wrangham, Esq., Hotham House, were v«.ry suc¬ 
cessful with fruit of large size and good quality. 
One great feature in the Show was the splendid collection of over 150 
dishes of Apples exhibited by Mr. Geo. Swailes, nurseryman, Beverley. 
This collection was very tastefully arranged, and contained amongst others 
perfect specimens of Blenheim Pippin, Nelson’s Glory, Lady Henniker, 
Tower of Glamis, Ribston Pippin, Cox’s Orange Pippin, Alfriston, <fcc. 
This was without the exhibition the best collection of Apples grown in this 
neighbourhood that has been exhibited here for many years. 
BRISTOL.— November 23rd and 24th. 
The date of holding this important Show wat unusually late, but this > 
instead of injuriously affecting the number of entries seemed to have a con¬ 
trary effect. Atanyra'e, it was the best all-round display yet brought 
together by this old established Society, and its merits were fully appre¬ 
ciated by a large number of visitors. The Drill Hall in which it was held 
is a very commodious structure, and quite capable of holding all the 
numerous exhibits without unduly encroaching on the space required for 
the comfort of visitors. Mr. W. H. Bannister is the Secretary of the Society 
for the time being, and we should think would make a most excellent- 
permanent official. With him are associated a Committee of practical 
gardeners, who do their best to make the Show a great success in 
every way. 
Plants. —Trained specimens were certainly not up to their usual excel¬ 
lence, several noted growers having of recent years discontinued their 
culture. For six plants of large flowering varieties Mr. J. Lee. gardener to 
T. M. Miller, Esq., was easily first, taking a silver cup ; Mr. F. Perry, 
gardener to H. Cruger Miles, Esq., being second, and Mr. T. Gibson third. 
The best three specimens were staged by Mr. M. Cole, gardener to S. Tred- 
well. Esq., Bath, a capitally flowered Prince Alfred in this lot being specially 
commended as being the best trained plant in the Show. Mr. F. Perry was 
again second, and Mr. J. Lee third, both staging creditably flowered plants. 
Mr. W. Butter was first for four Pompons and Mr. Gioson second. The 
best three standard trained Chrysanthemums were shown by Mr. M. Cole, 
Mr. A. Potter, gardener to R. A. Ross, Esq., and Mr. W. H. Bannisttr, 
gardener to H.St. Vincent-Ames, Esq., being respectively second and third. 
In the class for a single specimen of Japanese Chrysanthemum Mr. A. Porter 
was first with an immense flatly trained and profusely flowered Bouquet 
Fait. Mr. J. Lee was second and Mr. Gibson third. The groups of naturally 
grown Chrysanthemums were fairly good, but were more remarkable for 
the quantity rather than the quality of the blooms. Mr. F. Perry was well 
first, Mr. T. Marshall, gardener to J. Dole, Esq., being a creditable second, 
and W. Taylor, gardener to Dr. S. P. Budd, Bath, third. These groups of 
Chrysanthemums were arranged down one side of the Hall and alternated 
with grand banks of fine-foliaged plants, the latter always being well 
shown at Bristol. Mr. W. Pye, gardener to J. Derham, E-q., was first for 
six fine-foliaged plants, which included a fine Cycas revoluta, a good Areca 
sapida, and well coljurei Crotons. Capta'n Bellfield was a very close 
second, and Mr. W. Dobson third. Witt, four specimens Mr. E. Miller, 
gardener to F. Tagart, Esq., was first, S. Budgett, Esq., second, and Mr. F. 
Perry third, all having well grown choice plants. Several good groups of 
six Ferns were staged, and with these Mr. E. Miller was first, Mr. W. H- 
Bannister second, and Captain Bellfield third. Bouvardias were well shown 
by Messrs. J. H. Val'ance. gardener to J. C. Wall, E-q., W. Rye, and G. 
Shelton, gardener to W. K. Waite, Esq.; Primulas by Messrs. H. Lewis, 
gardener to Boddam Castle, Esq., M. Cole, and B. Hard well; berried plants, 
by Messrs. J. Lee, J. Ayres, and W. Lintern, gardener to W. Butter, Esq .; 
Poinsettias by Messrs. M. Cole, W. Coates, and T. Loosemore, gardener to 
W. Cooper, Esq.; and table plants by Messrs. J. Ayres, gardener to T. 
Gibson, E-q.; VV. H. Bannister, and Captain Bellfield, the prizes being 
awarded in the order the names are given in each instance. Two excellent 
groups of miscellaneous plants were arranged, Mr. W. Rye was rightly 
awarded the first prize, his arrangement being light and tasteful, and com¬ 
prised many well grown Palms. Crotons, Dracaenas, Ferns, Calanthes, 
Cypripediums, Zygopetalums, and other Orchids. Mr. F. Perry had a very 
good bank, and took the second prize. 
Cut Blooms. —These were more numerous and much superior to what 
has previously been shown here, the stands from Taunton largely contri¬ 
buting to this improvement. Five growers competed with twenty-four 
large flowering varieties, Mr. C. Luc&s, gardener to J. Ma shall, Esq., Taun¬ 
ton, being well first; Mr. G. Runnacles, Sherborne, second ; and Mr. T. 
Hobbs, Bristol, a good third. Mr. Lucas, in addition to the first prize, was 
also awarded the silver medal of the National Chrysanthemum Society for 
the best stand of twenty-four blooms in the Show, ana also a certificate for 
the best single bloom, this being accorded to a wonderful fine Hero of 
Stoke Newington placed in the back row, and equalling the Lord Alcester 
in size and finish. He also had fine blooms of Empress of India, Bronze 
Queen of England, Golden Empress, Princess Alic', Lord Wolseley, Jeanne 
