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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
November 15, 1888. 
Chrysanthemum blooms, with Zonal Pelargoniums, and Tuberous 
Begonias. 
First-class certificates were awarded for the following Chrysan- 
santhemums :—To Messrs. J. Laing & Sonsfor M. Bernard ; to Mr. Pack¬ 
man for Avalanche, Marsa, and Florence Percy, all Japanese ; and to 
Messrs. Davis & Jones for Violet Tomlin, a beautiful incurved, a sport 
from Princess of Wales. 
STREET (SOMERSET).—Nov. 9tH and 10th. 
This, though not on a large scale, was yet an interesting and highly 
creditable.Exhibition. Mr. A. D. Porter, the Honorary Secretary, and a 
small Committee worked hard to make it a success, and it is to be hoped 
were not discouraged by a poor attendance consequent upon the bad 
weather. We have only space for the cut bloom classes. The best 
twenty-four blooms, twelve Japanese and twelve incurved varieties, 
were shown by the Right Rev. Lord Hervey, and remarkably good 
they were. The Japanese varieties were Criterion, Mons. Ardene, Mar¬ 
guerite Marrouch, Golden Dragon, Val d’Andorre, M. J. Laing, 
Maiden’s Blush, La Triomphante, J. Delaux, Madlle. Moulise, and 
M. J. Tarin ; the incurved being Lord Alcester, Lord Wolseley, Golden 
Empress of India, Jeanne d’Arc, Refulgens, Alfred Salter, Mrs. Ship- 
man, John Salter, Jardin des Plantes, and Empress of India. Mr. J. 
Mendy was second. In the class for twelve incurved varieties, the first 
prize was awarded to Mr. W. Palmer (W. Baskett, gardener), Reading, 
and the second to Mrs. Rees Mogg. These positions were reversed 
in the next class—that for twelve Japanese varieties—the ex¬ 
hibits in both instances being fairly good. The twelve bunches of Pom¬ 
pons in not less than six varieties, sent by Lord Hervey, w ere very good 
both in flowers and foliage, the second prize going to Mr. A. Colson. 
Groups of plants were well represented, and there was a good display of 
fruit. 
HITCHIN.— November 9th. 
The third annual Show was held in the Corn Exchange, Hitchin, on 
the 9th inst., and though the weather was anything but favourable in 
the morning it cleared up towards the evening, and there was a fair 
attendance of visitors. The Show, despite the somewhat unfavourable 
season, was equal to, if not in advance of former years ; indeed, it is 
not saying too touch to state that Mr. R. Adams, gardener to G. B. 
Hodson, Esq., Frogmore Hall, Hertford, staged the best forty-eight 
incurved and the best forty-eight Japanese that has ever been seen at 
Hitchin. For forty-eight incurved and for forty-eight Japanese, Mr. 
Rd. Adams was first ; second, Mr. Springham, gardener to J. H. Tuke, 
Esq., in the case of forty-eight Japanese; and Mr. J. Kipling, gar¬ 
dener to Lord Lytton, Knebworth, for forty-eight incurved. For 
twenty-four Japanese, Mr. Anning, gardener to W. S. Brown, Esq., 
Digs well House, Welwyn, was first (the only exhibitor). For twelve 
incurved, first Mr. Upchurch, gardener to W. F. Lucas, Esq. ; 
•second, Mr. J. Anning; third, Mr. E. Sharp, gardener to W. 0. Times, 
Esq. ; fourth (extra), Mr. E. Orsman, gardener to S. Lucas, Esq. For 
twelve Japanese, first, Mr. E. Orsman ; second, Mr. E. Sharp ; third, 
Mr. W. Millard; fourth (extra), Mr. J. Upchurch. For six reflexed, 
Mr. Kipling was first with good blooms. For six trained specimens in 
pots, Mr. Springham was first, and Mr. Upchurch second. For three 
ditto, first, Mr. Millard ; second, Mr. E. Orsman ; third, Mr. D. Shep¬ 
herd, gardener to F. Lucas, Esq. 
With groups, first Mr. E. Orsman, second Mr. W. Springham, third 
Mr. G. Harwood, gardener to A. Ransome, Esq. ; fourth Mr. Thos. Joiner, 
gardener to J. Gatward, Esq. For the best specimen plants in the Show 
Mr. Springham was awarded the silver medal for^a nice plant of M. 
Tarin, beautifully bloomed ; Mr. Adams for the best bloom in the Show 
(Empress of India) silver medal; for the best bloom in the amateurs’ 
class Mr. W. G. P. Clark was awarded a bronze medal for Golden 
Empress. For nine incurved, distinct, cut blooms (amateurs), Mr. 
W. G. P. Clark was first with a most creditable lot, the Judges awarding 
the National Society’s certificate ; second Mr. E. Cotton. For six in¬ 
curved, first Mr. W. Abbiss, second Mr. A. E. Halsey. For nine Japanese, 
first Mr. Clark, second Mr. E. Cotton. For six Japanese, first Mrs. 
F. A. Wright, second Mr. W. Abbiss. third Mr. A. E. Halsey. 
Table Decorations. —First, Miss F. D. Lucas, second Miss F. 
Barker, third Miss Mary Ransome. For three specimens in pots 
(cottagers), first Mr. W. Hunt. For six cut blooms, first Mr. W. Hunt, 
second Mr. J. Holton, third J. Saunders. Three cut blooms, first Mr. 
J. Holton, second Mr. W. Hunt, third Mr. J. Saunders. Six bunches 
cut flowers, first Mr. J. Saunders.—M. 
PUTNEY.— November 13th and 14th, 
The Putney Show is not a large one, but it is invariably attractive 
and interesting, and this year proved no exception to the rule. As on 
some former occasions it was held in the Cromwell Hall, which is in 
close proximity to two railways, and is in every respect a most suitable 
structure for the purpose. The plants and groups were arranged at the 
sides and the balconies tastefully decorated, the Show altogether pre¬ 
senting a bright and pleasing appearance, highly creditable to the Secre¬ 
tary, Mr. Moore, and the Committee. Some notes on the principal 
exhibits and awards are appended. 
Four prizes, the first a valuable silver cup, were offered for the best 
group of Chrysanthemums, not less than twenty varieties. Those in 
competition were all of fair average merit, Mr. Townsend, Providence 
Nursery, Putney, being successful in securing the principal prize. His 
plants were healthy and in good leaf, and the flowers in excellent con¬ 
dition. Mr. Carter, gardener to Miss Parry, Heathside, Wimbledon, 
Common, was a fair second, his plants being good but loosely arranged, 
similar remarks applying to the third and fourth prize lots of Messrs. 
Batten, gardener to A. Venables, Esq;, Hollywood House, Wimbledon 
Park, and Burnett, gardener to Captain Fenwick, Tudor Lodge, Wimble¬ 
don Common. 
Trained plants were noticeable for healthy condition and free bloom¬ 
ing. Amongst the most successful exhibitors in the various classes were 
Messrs. C. Bentley, gardener to H. C. Smith, Esq., The Cedars, Roehampton; 
J. Bentley, gardener to Sir Thos. Gabriel, Bart., Edgecumbe Hall, 
Wimbledon ; PI. Elliott, gardener to Mrs. Harrison, Leyden House, 
Mortlake ; and J. Burnett. All these exhibited very creditable speci¬ 
mens. Amongst amateurs the most successful exhibitors of plants 
were Messrs. W. Oates, 363, Upper Richmond Road, Putney (excellent) ; 
H. Richardson, Springfield, Upper Richmond Road; J. Pepper, Eaton 
Lodge, St. John’s Road, and H. Trengrouse, Danehurst, Upper Richmond 
Road. 
Cut blooms were admirably shown in several instances. Mr. Sulli¬ 
van, gardener to D. B. Chapman, Esq,, Downshire House, Roehampton, 
won with twenty-four incurved—the principal class in this section—his 
flowers being very neat and fresh. The varieties were as follows :—Back 
row—Lord Alcester (3), one selected as the best incurved in the show ; 
Queen of England, Golden Empress, Alfred Salter (2), and Empress of 
India. Middle row :—Prince Alfred, Golden Empress (2), Princess of 
Wales, Lord Wolseley, Queen of England, Beauty, and Golden Queen. 
Front row—Mr. Bunn, Lady Hardinge, Mr. Brunlees, Princess Beatrice, 
Jeanne d’Arc, Jardin des Plantes, Mrs. Heale, and John Salter. Mr. 
Knowles, gardener to Mrs. Egerton, Solna, Putney, was second, his 
flowers being bright and fresh if not remarkable for size, a remark that 
will apply to the third prize lot of Mr. Woodgate, gardener to Lady 
Wolverton, Warren House, Kingston-on-Thames. Mr. Sullivan again 
won with twelve blooms—capital examples of Empress of India, Prince 
Alfred, Queen of England, Lord Alcester, Alfred Salter, Golden Empress, 
Lord Wolseley, Princess of Wales, Mr. Bunn, Lady Hardinge, Jeanne 
d’Arc, and John Salter. Mr. J. Barker was the only other competitor, 
and was placed second. The latter won with six blooms, the varieties 
being Bronze Queen (exceedingly good), Golden Queen, Empress of India, 
Lord Alcester, Golden Empress, and Alfred Salter. Mr. Burnett was 
second, and Mr. Methven, gardener to W. Keiller, Esq, Fernwood, 
Wimbledon Park, third. _ . . 
A charming stand from Mr. Sullivan secured him the first prize 
for six Anemone-flowered varieties, Madame Cabrol, Jean Marty, 
Marguerite Solleville, Acquisition, Nouvelle Alveole, and Gluck being 
the varieties represented. Mr. Knowles was second and Mr. Wood- 
gate third. 
In the Japanese as in the other classes Mr. Sullivan swept the board 
of the principal prizes. He was first for twonty-four blooms, showing 
the following:—Back row—Boule d'Or, (premier Japanese bloom in 
the Show), Madame Audiguier, Meg Merrilies, Japonais, Mr. Ralph 
Brocklebank, Edwin Molyneux, Mrs. Chapman, and Criterion. Middle 
row—Belle Paule, Mons. H. Elliott, L’Or- du Japon, Carew Under¬ 
wood, Fair Maid of Guernsey, L’Adorable, and Madame Baco. Front 
row—Duchess of Albany, Avalanche, J. Delaux, Wm. Robinson, Mr. 
H. Cannell, Marguerite Marrouch, Mdlle. Lacroix, and Martha Hard¬ 
ing. Mr. Hendon, gardener to D. B. Beresford, Esq., Castletown, Wim¬ 
bledon Common, showed neat blooms for second prize. Mr. Sullivan 
again won with twelve blooms, Edwin Molyneux, Fair Maid of Guern¬ 
sey, Madame Audiguier, Boule d’Or, Mr. R. Brocklebank, Marguerite 
Marrouch, L’Or du Japon, Belle Paule, Madame J. M. Pigny, Criterion, 
Madame Baco, and M. H. Elliott representing him. Mr. Knowles 
was second, showing Belle Paule finely, and Mr. Woodgate third. 
Mr. J. Bentley won with six blooms, staging moderate examples of 
Marguerite Marrouch, Fair Maid of Guernsey, Golden Dragon, Belle 
Paule, Madame Lacroix, and Thunberg. Messrs. Woodgate and Burnett 
took the remaining prizes ; Mr. Knowles won wdth reflexed, Mr. Hendon 
following. There was only one stand of Pompons, that of Mr. Methven, 
to which second prize was awarded. 
In the single-handed gardeners’ classes, Messrs. Dard, gardener to 
J. Hooker, Esq., Lomond House, Putney; T. Picking, gardener to J. 
Pullman, Esq., Grove Park, Chiswick, and G.Walker, 12, Lingfield Road. 
Wimbledon, were the most successful, and the last named, with Mr. 
Pepper, showed best in the amateurs' classes. 
There were several classes for Ferns, table and berried plants, &c., 
but space will not permit of details being given. It may be noted, how¬ 
ever, that in the fruit classes Mr. Batten showed excellent black 
Grapes and Apples. White Grapes (Muscat of Alexandria) were finely 
shown by Mr. Luff, gardener to J. F. Schwann, Esq., Oakfield, Wimble¬ 
don Common. Amongst other exhibitors of fruit deserving of mention 
were Messrs. Newell, gardener to Sir E. Saunders, Fairlawn, Wimbledon 
Common ; Campbell, gardener to Dr. Wood, the Priory, Roehampton ; 
J. Bentley ; G. Springthorpe, gardener to H. A. Alexander, Esq., Gifford 
House, Roehampton ; and 0. Knowles. 
TWICKENHAM.— November 13th and 14th. 
There is always a certain freshness about the Twickenham Exhi¬ 
bitions that is most appreciated by visitors who are familiar with the too 
prevalent sameness of shows generally. The local horticultural enthui 
siasm is great, and the exhibits of corresponding merit, amply proving 
that the support generously accorded by the residents is deserved. Mr. 
J. J. G. Pugh is a courteous and most attentive Honorary Secretary, his 
efforts being strongly aided by an energetic Committee. 
