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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ November 22, 1888. 
Mr. T. Glen took first honours with excellent specimens of Mcllle- 
Lacroix ; Mr. Snow second with the same variety ; Mr. G. Coleman, nur¬ 
seryman, West End, Henfield, was third with Madame C. Audiguier, 
small but fresh. Mr. G. Russell staged the best twelve Pompons, three in a 
hunch with foliage, a fine lot, the best Rubrum Perfection, Marabout, 
Comte de Morney, Mdlle. Elise Dordan, and Briolis, Antonius and Mar¬ 
guerite de Coi as Anemone Pompons; Mr. G. Duncan second with a good 
lot; Mr. G. Coleman third. For the best two blooms, one Japanese 
and one incurved, shown in glasses, Mr. J. Hopkins was first with 
Empress of India and Fair Maid of Guernsey, good. The best bouquet 
of Chrysanthemums with any foliage was staged by Mr. Rupert 
Miller, Southdown Nursery, Shoreham. Mr. M. Kent, 4, Campbell 
Road, Brighton, had the best stand for table decoration, a light arrange¬ 
ment. 
Specimen plants were not of a high order of merit, being small, not 
too freely flowered, the best four plants coming from Mr. Meachin, 
gardener to Mrs. Armstrong, Woodslea, Withendean. Standards are 
made a feature at Brighton. The heads range from 2 to 3 feet across, 
and about that high are generally freely flowered, this time were rather 
stiffly trained, the best four standards coming from Mr. J. Hill, gar¬ 
dener to M. Wallis, Esq., Springfield, Withdean ; second, Mr. A. Seutt, 
gardener to T. Jenkins, Esq., Franklands, Burgess Hill. Mr. Hill 
staged the best single specimen standard, one of Roseum Superbum, 
freely flowered. Mr. Meachin staged the best four pyramids about 
3 feet high. A first prize of £5 was offered for a group of Chrysanthe¬ 
mums 100 square feet. Mr. Bunny, gardener to J, Campion, Esq., 
Danny Park, Hurst, a sloping bank of plants freely flowered, grown in 
bush fashion was used, which present a mass of small flowers, but lacked 
the quality of the groups as seen at the metropolitan exhibitions. Mr. 
J. Turner, gardener to Major Way, Wick Hall, Hove, was second with a 
similar group, not quite so good in quality. 
Fruit made a good show, capital Apples and Pears being staged, the 
best four dishes of the former dessert varieties and the same number of 
culinary sorts, while much the best four dishes of dessert Pears was also 
staged by Mr. C. J. Goldsmith, gardener to Mrs. C. A. Hoare, Kelsey 
Manor, Beckenham, was easily first in all classes with fine fruits. Mrs. 
Goldsmith was also first for three bunches of white Grapes with Muscat 
of Alexandria in good condition. For the same number of black 
bunches there were nine competitors, Mr. J. Buckstone, gardener to 
J. Butler, Esq., The Laurels, Withdean, leading with Alicante, good 
bunches, medium sized berries, and well finished. Vegetables and 
miscellaneous exhibits were numerous and of excellent quality. 
WINCHESTER.— November 13th and 14th. 
The Guildhall was the site chosen as usual for the annual Exhibi¬ 
tion of Chrysanthemums, fruit, &c. Plants were staged in capital 
condition by Mr. W. Joy, Mr. Wills, Mr. J. Kaines, and Mr. F. Smith. 
For a group of Chrysanthemums Mr. G. Wareham was an easy first; 
Mr. G. Sergant following. 
Cut blooms constituted the leading part of the Exhibition, the 
competition in most classes being keen, and the quality good through¬ 
out. The leading class was that for forty eight, twenty-four to be "in¬ 
curved or reflexed in not less than two blooms of any variety, and the 
same number of Japanese. The first prize was a challenge cup pre¬ 
sented by the Mayoress and ladies of Winchester, the conditions being 
that it should be held by the winner for one year only, remaining the 
property of the Society. Three competitors entered the list. The verdict of 
the Judges, after much deliberation, was given in favour of Mr. Neville, 
gardener to F. W. Flight, Esq., Twyford, Winchester. The varieties in 
Mr. Neville’s stand were as follows, the incurved being of medium size in 
the back and middle rows, while the front row was small, but beautifully 
finished :—Golden Queen of England (2), Princess of Wales, Golden 
Empress, Queen of England, Bronze Queen of England (2), Lord Alcester, 
Empress of India, Jeanne d’Arc, Lord Wolselev, Alfred Salter, Nil 
Desperandum, Golden Empress, Prince Alfred, Venus, Barbara, Mrs. 
Heale (2), John Salter, Mrs. W. Shipman, Hero of Stoke Newington, and 
Mr. Brunlees. Japanese Edwin Molyneux (2), Val d’Andorre, L’Or 
du Japon(2), Carew Underwood, Gloriosum, Madame Dubrueil, Madame 
C. Audiguier (2), Mrs. J. Wright, Madame Laing, Avalanche (2), 
M. Brunet, Buffalo Bill, Duke of Berwick, Soleil Levant, Maiden’s 
Blush, Mr. Garnar, Stanstead White, Marguerite Marroucb, Thunberg, 
and Mr. W. H. Benbridge. The back row in Mr. Molyneux’s stand of 
incurved blooms were especially heavy and well finished ; the Japanese 
were throughout large, well coloured, and arranged. Messrs. W. & G. 
Drover, The Nurseries, Fareham, were third. 
For twenty-four blooms, not less than eighteen varieties, Mr. Trinder. 
gardener to Sir H. St. Mildmay, Dogmersfield Park, Winchfield, was 
easily first, the Japanese large and fresh, the incurved were of medium 
size and neatly finished ; Mr. C. Warden, gardener to Sir F. Bathurst, 
Clarendon Park, Salisbury, second ; Mr. Wills third, both staging well. 
For twelve incurved, distinct, Mr. Neville was first with medium-sized, 
well-finished blooms, Mr. Molyneux a very close second, Mr. Trinder third. 
For six incurved Mr. F. Annalls, gardener to Chaloner Shenton, Esq., 
The Glen, Golden Common, Winchester, was a good first ; Mr. A. Prouting, 
gardener to Miss Butler, Winchester, second. For twelve Japanese, 
distinct, Mr. Molyneux led the way, with even brightly coloured blooms ; 
Mr. C. Brooks, gardener to H. A. Simmonds, Esq., Red Rice, Andover, and 
second. Third, Mr. Neville, who was also placed first for twelve reflexed 
in not less than eight varieties with even, fresh specimens. Mr. C. Brooks 
was again second. Mr, Neville was also first for twelve Anemones, with 
good, clean specimens, Messrs. Drover second. The best blooms of Pompons 
were staged by Mr. Neville, but as he did not comply with the conditions 
of the schedule—distinct varieties—he duplicating two varieties which 
the Judges failed to see, he should have been disqualified. Mr. T. 
Annalls was a good second, judging correctly the stipulated number. 
Fruit was of good quality. 
WESTON-SUPER-MARE.— November 14th. 
Fortunately for this Society fine weather prevailed throughout 
the day, and it is to be hoped a capital attendance of visitors would 
more than compensate for the loss resulting last year owing to the 
unfavourable weather. The Show was held in the Victoria Hall, but 
this was scarcely large enough owing to a great increase in the number 
of entries. It was very well arranged, and Messrs. W. H. Vanes and 
S. Lewis, the Honorary Secretaries, and a committee of gentlemen 
interested in horticulture and practical gardeners, are to be congratulated 
upon the result of their labours. 
Among the numerous trained plants of Chrysanthemums shown 
there were many that were most praiseworthy, and a considerable 
number that were much disfigured by a free use of large unpainted deal 
stakes. The best six flatly trained specimens of large-flowering varieties 
were staged by Mr. W. Brooks, Weston-super-Mare, these consisting of 
Mrs. Dixon, Prince Alfred, Mr. Glenny, Prince of Wales, Mrs. G. Rundle, 
and Gloria Mundi, all well grown and fresh. Mr. C. Holland, gardener 
to W. Ash, Esq., Weston-super-Mare, was a close second, his plants losing 
in point of size only. Mr. W. Browne, gardener to the Rev. W. W. 
Aldridge, Weston-super-Mare,' was first, and Mr. W. Daffurn, gardener to 
F. D. Cox, Esq., Weston-super-Mare, second for four plants of large- 
flowered varieties. The first prize for six Japanese varieties was awarded 
to Mr. C. Holland, who had beautifully flowered well trained specimens 
of Source d’Or, Elaine, Margot, Bouquet Fait, James Salter, and 
Madame Bertie Rendatler, the latter plant also being singled out as 
being the best specimen of a Japanese variety in the Show. In this 
class Mr. W. Brooks was second, and not much fault could be fouud 
with his exhibits. Mr. W. Browne was first for four Japanese varieties, 
and Mr. W. Daffurn second. Several creditably flowered pyramids were 
shown in the different classes provided for them, the most noteworthy 
among these being staged by Mr. C. Holland. The last named also had 
much the best standard trained plants of any varieties, the specimens 
of Mrs. Forsyth, Jardin des Plantes and Christine being noteworthy. 
A remarkably well-grown dwarf-trained specimen of Mrs. G. Rundfe 
gained Mr. Holland a first prize and a special award as being the best 
specimen of incurved variety in the Show. Mr. W. Brooks was a 
creditable second. There was a good display of dwarf-trained Pompon 
varieties, the best six plants consisting of Astarte, Mdlle. Marthe, Cede* 
Nulii, Marie Stuart, Alala, and Bob, all beautifully flowered, being 
staged by Mr. C. Holland, the second prize going to Mr. Brooks, who 
also had several good plants. Groups of Chrysanthemums were not so 
good as usual, that which gained Mr. Brooks the first place evidently 
being arranged in a very hurried manner. The quality of the flowers 
was good, hence its being placed in front of that arranged by Mr. Lewis, 
gardener to J. E. Cole, Esq. Mr. W. Brooks was well first with a good 
group of miscellaneous plants, and Mr. C. Holland second. A grant! 
bank of Tree Ferns, Adiantums, Aspleniums, Palms, Crotons, and other 
plants was formed by the exhibits in the classes for six Ferns and six 
fine-foliaged plants, and this was quite a feature in the Exhibition. 
Mr. W. Daffurn was first for six richly coloured Primulas, and Mr. W. 
Brooks a good second. 
Cut flowers were shown in greater numbers than usual, and made 
quite an imposing display. The best twenty-four large flowered 
varieties was staged by Mr. E. Miller, Old Sneyd Park, Bristol, the 
most noteworthy among these Alfred Salter, Princess Teck, Bronze 
Queen of England, Lord Wolseley, Queen of England, Cherub, Mr. 
Bunn, John Salter, Jeanne d’Arc, Mr. N. Davis, Prince Alfred, Lord 
Alcester, and Barbara. Mr. W. Brooks was second, his best being 
Princess of Wales, White Globe, Cherub, Venus, Alfred Salter, and 
3arbara. Mr. W. Lewis was third. Mr. C. Holland was first for twelve 
varieties, among these being good blooms of Jeanne d’Arc (the premier 
bloom of large flowered variety in the Show), Queen of England, 
Empress of India, Venus, and Isabella Bott. Mr. W. Daffurn was a 
good second, his best being Lord Wolseley, Alfred Salter, and Golden 
Empress of India. Mr. W. Coates, Westbury-on-Trym, was first for sue 
varieties. The competition, as in the other classes, was fairly good with 
twenty-four Japanese varieties, and with these Mr. E. Miller was first. 
His best were Thunberg, E. Molyneux, Soleil Levant, Baronne de Prailly, 
L’Adorable, Fimbriat'.m, F. Marrouch, Mons. Brunet, J. Delaux, 
Criterion, and Mr. Orchard. Mr. W. Brooks was second. In the class 
for twelve Japanese varieties Mr. Daffurn was first, his best being Val 
d’Andor r e, Madame C. Audiguier, Meg Merrilies, M. Brunet, Boufe 
d’Or, Madame T.aing, Baronne de Prailly, and Fair Maid of Guernsey. 
Mr. C. Holland was second. Mr. W. Coates was first for six varieties,, 
and Mr. E. Wheeler, gardener to Mrs. Charrington, second. Only two- 
stands of Anemone-flowered varieties were staged, and with these Mr. 
E. Miller was first, and Mr. W. Brodcs second. Mr. W. C. Winstone, 
Clifton, was first for a hand bouquet, this being moderately large, and 
composed of Orchids in variety, Lilies of the Valley, Stephanotis, Pan- 
cratiums, and other choice flowers most tastefully arranged. Mr. W. 
Brooks, who was second, also had a very good bouquet. The last named 
was well first for an epergne, in which a choice assortment of flowers 
were prettily arranged. Mr. Winstone was a tood second. Mr. Brooks- 
was first, Mr. Holland second, and Mr. Winstone third with baskets o£ 
autumn foliage, grasses, and fruit. 
