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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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Mr. J. Agate securing the first prize, followed by Mr. W. Roberts and 
Mr. H. Garnet. 
In Class 1, for twenty-four cut blooms, distinct, twelve Japanese 
and twelve incurved, the premier award fell to Mr. C. Penfold, 
gardener to Sir F. Fitzwygram, Bart., Leigh Park, who staged fine 
massive blooms. Mr. A. Payne, gardener to Mrs. Smith, Emsworth, 
being a good second, and Mr. W. C. Moseley, third. For eighteen cut 
blooms Messrs. W. Roberts, J. Agate, and W. Coveil, gardener to J. A. X. 
Martin, Esq., West Leigh, secured the prizes in order named. Twelve 
Japanese, distinct, first, Mr. A. Payne; second, Mr. C. Penfold ; third, 
Mr. W. Moseley. Twelve incurved, distinct, first, Mr. C. Penfold ; 
second, Mr. W. Roberts ; third, Mr. W. C. Moseley. Twelve Anemones, six 
varieties, first, Mr. R. Woodfine ; second, Mr. W. Roberts ; third, Mr. 
N. F. Fuller. Twelve reflexed, six varieties, first, Mr. C. Penfold ; 
second, Mr. W. C. Moseley ; third. Mr. A. Payne. Twelve Jananese 
Anemones, four varieties, first, Mr. C. Penfold ; second, Mr. A. Payne ; 
third, Mr. W. Moseley. Twelve sprays Pompons, first, Mr. W. Roberts ; 
second, Mr. J. Agate ; third, Mr. N. F. Fuller. Various smaller classes 
were all were filled, Mr. J. Ilorril showing exceedingly well. 
For collections of vegetables, eight distinct varieties, Messrs. W. 
Long, F. Suter, and S. Solomons took prizes in order named. Special 
prizes offered by Messrs. Sutton & Sons, Reading, brought a spirited 
competition, the awards going to W. Salt, F. Suter, and N. F. Fuller. 
Special prizes offered by Messrs. Davis & Jones, Camberwell, proved 
an _ interesting feature, being for best single specimens of certain 
varieties, Miss Annie Lowe being well shown by J. Ilorril. Only one 
bloom was shown of Edouard Audiguier, but several very fine blooms 
were staged of Florence Percy, which attracted much attention. 
SOUTHAMPTON.— November 1st and 2nd. 
This Society as usual held its annual Exhibition in the Victoria 
Skating Rink, a capital building for the purpose, being light and agree¬ 
ably warm for the various kinds of exotics exhibited. Notwithstanding 
the conditions under which the schedule was issued—namely, that the 
prizes would be paid in proportion to the amount of the receipts, a 
splendid show was the result, thus proving that exhibitors have the 
interest of this popular southern Society at heart. Considering the 
earline s of the date and a late season the Show was remarkably good, 
competition being unusually keen in the cut bloom classes, while the 
specimen plants and groups left little to be desired. Apples and Pears 
showed a decided falling off in numbers owing to the season. This 
defect was amply atoned for by the large array of Grapes exhibited, all 
being of good quality, some especially so. Vegetables were, as they 
always are at Southampton, a splendid show, while gtoupsof plants and 
other miscellaneous classes were well filled. The Show was crowded 
with visitors as soon as it was opened. Excellent order prevailed thanks 
to Mr. Fuidge, ably assisted by a good working Committee. 
Plants were arranged down one side of the Rink in a sloping bank, 
causing an effective display, while the groups were arranged at the end. 
For the best collection of Chrysanthemums, arranged for effect, occupy¬ 
ing a space 10 feet by 6 feet, there was only one entry from Mr. G. 
Beesby, gardener to F. Willan, Esq., Thornhill Park, Bitterne, South¬ 
ampton ; the plants were dwarf, carrying large solid blooms with good 
foliage and well arranged. For a collection occupying a smaller space, 
7 feet by 6 feet, Mr. Osborne, gardener to J. Buchan, Esq., Southamp¬ 
ton, was easily first, the plants were very dwarf in the front, while 
those at the back reached only 4 feet 6 inches high ; good foliage and 
bloom combined with a neat arrangement completed a meritorious 
group. Mr. J. Jones, gardener to C. A. Day, Esq., Terrace House, 
The Polygon, was a good second. For four plants incurved or reflexed, 
also for four specimens distinct varieties, also for a single specimen 
Japanese, Mr. E. Wills, gardener to Mrs. Pearce, The Firs, Bassett, 
Southampton, took leading honours with specimens, large, well trained 
and well flowered, although some few required a little more time 
to develope their blooms, Dr. Sharpe being most conspicuous for its 
quality. For four Japanese plants, distinct varieties. Mr. W. Joy, 
nurseryman. Shirley, Southampton, was an easy first with grand speci¬ 
mens of Madame Bertie Rendatler, Bouquet Fait, and Lady Selborne, 
fully 5 feet through, and covered with flowers. 
Cut Blooms.— These formed the most imposing part of the Show. 
The competition was very spirited, over 1000 blooms being staged, 
while for the earliness of the season the quality was very good. In 
the leading class for twenty-four blooms distinct varieties, twelve 
incurved and twelve Japanese, eleven growers competed for the first 
prize of £5. Mr. E. Molyneux, gardener to W. H. Myers, Esq., J.P., 
Swanmore Park, Bishop’s Waltham, was easily first, staging in his 
accustomed style grand blooms of Japanese varieties, while the incurved 
specimens were solid, fresh, and well finished, though not over-large. 
The stand of Japanese blooms was remarkable, four first-class certificates 
to new varieties in it, while in addition it contained the premier bloom 
of the Show in any section, a grand specimen of Edwin Molyneux, 
7£ inches wide and 6.^ inches deep, richly coloured. Commencing with 
the back row, and reading from left to right, the Japanese blooms 
staged were Edwin Molyneux, Baronne de Prailly, Frederick Marrouch, 
Madame C. Audiguier, Avalanche, Val d’Andorrc, Madame Laing, Mrs. 
Falconer Jameson, Golden Dragon, Mr. H. Wellam, Boule d’Or, and 
Florence Percy. Incurved : Empress of India, Lord Alcester, Alfred 
Salter, Queen of England, Lord Wolseley, Jeanne d’Arc, Golden Empress, 
Prince Alfred, Lady Hardinge, Mr. Bunn, Nil Desperandum, and Mrs. 
W. Shipman. Messrs. W. & G. Drover, Fareham, were second, staging 
large, full, but rather uneven Japanese, the incurved generally full 
and well staged. Lady Carey was very large, Mrs. W. Shipman very 
fine, Nil Desperandum clean and solid. Edwin Molyneux, Boule d’Or, 
Avalanche, and Mdlle. Lacroix were especially noteworthy. Mr. W. 
Allen, gardener to Sir G. Russell, Bart., M.P., Swallowfield Park, near 
Reading, was third ; Mr. G. Inglefield, gardener to Sir J. W. Xelk, Bart., 
Tedworth House, Marlborough, was fourth, both showing well. For 
twenty-four blooms in not less than twelve varieties, eight competed, 
Mr. Molyneux being again easily first, staging half incurved and the 
remainder Japanese. The former were Empress of India (2), Golden 
Enpress (2), Alfred Salter (2), Queen of England (2), Lord Alcester (2),. 
Prince Alfred, and Jeanne d’Arc. Japanese : Edwin Molyneux (2)-, 
Avalanche (2), Golden Dragon (2), Madame C. Audiguier (2), Val 
d’Andorre (2), Florence Percy, and Frederick Marrouch. Mr. W. 
Neville, gardener to F. W. Flight, Esq., Cornstiles, Twyford, Winchester, 
was second, Prince Alfred, Lord Wolseley, and Jeanne d’Arc being par¬ 
ticularly fresh and well finished among the incurved, Avalanche and 
Edwin Molyneux being the best among the Japanese ; Mr. W. Allen 
was third. For twelve incurved, distinct varieties, six staged, Mr. G. 
Inglefield leading the way with Jeanne d’Arc, Empress of India, Queen 
of England, Golden Empress, Princess Teck, Novelty, Lord Alcester, 
Beethoven, White Beverley, Refulgence, Venus, and Mr. Bunn. Mr. 
0, Warden, gardener to Sir F. Bathurst, Clarendon Park, Salisbury, was 
second ; Mr. J. Snow, Wadhurst Park, Sussex, third. For twelve 
Japanese, distinct, eleven staged, making a good display. Mr. Inglefield 
led the way with even fresh well staged blooms of Criterion, Madame 
C. Audiguier, Soleil Levant, Baronne de Prailly, Balmoreau, Thunberg, 
Edwin Molyneux, Fair Maid of Guernsey. Maiden’s Blush, M. Freeman,. 
Elaine, and Belle Paule. Mr. C. Brooks, gardener to H. A. Simmonds, 
Esq., Red Rice, Andover, was second, staging even clean blooms; Mr. 
Snow third. For twelve Anemone flowered nine competed, Messrs. 
Drover being easily first with blooms well up in the centre of Laing's 
Anemone (2), Minnie Chate, Lady Margaret, Nouvelle Alvdole (2), Gluck 
(2) Jean Marty, Margouline (2), and Sceur Dorothde Souille. Mr. 
Neville was a good second ; Mr. Snow third. For the same number of 
reflexed varieties Mr. W. Allen had the first of four lots, staging Amy 
Furze, King of Crimsons (2), Madame Madeline Tezier, Dr. Sharp,. 
Phidias, Chevalier Domage, Alma, Cloth of Gold, Cullingfordi, Emperor 
of China, and Distinction. Mr. C. Brooks was second ; Mr. T. Osborne 
third. Mr. C. Brooks had the premier award in the maiden class for 
twelve blooms, staging well. For twelve blooms, not more than two of 
any variety, seven competed, Mr. E. Wills being first card with a good 
stand ; Mr. T. Annells, gardener to C. Shenton, Esq., The Glen, Win¬ 
chester, second; Mr. II. Drover, Ventnor, 1 Isle of Wight, third. 
Amateurs staged gool blooms in their respective classes, Mr. R'. 
Carter, St. Denys, Southampton, being the most conspicuous. For the 
most elegant glass stand or epergne dressed with Chrysanthemums and 
other flowers, ladies only, Miss Flight was first with a light arrangement 
of flowers, foliage, and grasses evenly disposed ; Miss Chamberlain,. 
Southampton, was second, Mrs. H. Brodie third. 
Mr. W. Colchester offered a special prize for a specimen Chrysanthe¬ 
mum, to be grown with Ichthemic guano. Mr. W. Joy staged a mag¬ 
nificent one of Lady Selborne, 5 feet in diameter, covered with blooms 
of good quality. Messrs. W. Wood & Sons offered a silver medal for six 
cut-back Chrysanthemums, to be fed with their liquid manure powder. 
Mr. Busby obtained the award. Mr. Wills arranged the best miscel¬ 
laneous group of plants, a light one ; Mr. J. Amys, gardener to Hon. 
Mrs. Elliott Yorke, Netley Cliff, second. Mr. Osborne had the best 
collection of Orchids. Table plants, Palms, Cyclamens, were all well 
represented. 
First-class certificates were awarded to Mr. Molyneux for the follow¬ 
ing Japanese Chrysanthemums :— 
Avalanche. —Pure white, full rounded flowers, remarkable for the 
solidity of the florets, which are narrow, some being split at the edges ; 
the bloom measured 7 inches across and 5 inches deep. 
Mrs. Falconer Jameson. —Florets broad, strap shaped, the under side 
pale gold, the upper surface orange bronze ; bloom 7i inches in diameter 
and 5 inches deep. The plant grows only 3 feet high. 
Florence Percy.— Florets waxy white, exquisitely cut at the edges. 
A full bold flower 5 inches deep, the bottom florets drooping in a most 
graceful manner, described by the ladies as “ quite a gem.” 
Frederick Marrouch. —A large full flower, having long fluted florets 
rich deep yellow. A grand acquisition to the back row varieties, supei v - 
seding Soliel Levant, 8 inches in diameter. 
Jean Marty (Drover).—A Japanese Anemone, deep lilac centre, 
which is very high, large, and full; the guard florets paler; distinct, and 
effective. 
Fruit. —The display was imposing, especially the Grapes, which 
were throughout of excellent quality. For three distinct varieties, one 
bunch of each, Mr. C. Warden staged a grand lot among nine entries. 
Muscat of Alexandria was perfect in every way ; Gros Colman, large in 
bunch, berry, and well coloured, and GroB Guillaume. Mr. T. Hall, 
gardener to S. Montagu. Esq., M.P., South Stoneham House, was second, 
and Mr. W. Allen third, both staging well. For three bunches of black 
Grapes Mr. Molyneux led the way with Alicante, extra large berries 
and shapely bunches. Mr. Hall followed with large loose bunches but 
smaller berries, finely finished ; third, Mr. J. Chalk, gardener to G. Read>, 
Esq., Westwood, Salisbury. Eight competed. For the same number of 
white bunches Mr. Molyneux was easily first with good Muscat of Alex-- 
andria; Mr. J. Smith, gardener to Lord Montagu, Palace House, 
Beaulieu, second. Mr. H. W. Ward, gardener to Earl Radnor, Longford 
Castle, Salisbury, had the heaviest bunch, Gros Guillaume, about 7 lbs. 
