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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ Nove nber 29,18Sf« 
Plants. —Hull has become famed for handsome groups of Chrys¬ 
anthemums with foliage plants arranged for effect. With the exception 
of Mr. Leadbetter’s exhibit, which won with comparative ease the 
challenge cup and £5, they were, for the reason above stated (October 
frost) not so good as usual. The second prize was adjudged to Mr. H. 
Taylor, Newland. Mr. G. Cottam, jun., would have been second if he 
had not spoiled his group by a profusion of obtrusive white states, the 
remaining prize goiDg to Mr. R. Falconer Jameson, who did not appear 
to have the requisite dwarf plants for finishing the arrangement 
effectively. Mr. G. Lawson was by far the best exhibitor of plants, his 
standards being admirable examples of good culture and training. 
Mr. E. P. Dixon contributed a valuable miscellaneous assort’ 
ment of plants which were very highly commended, as did Mr. Cottam- 
Various other exhibitors also aided in imparting variety to the general 
display. 
Nothing could be more satisfactory than the arrangements throughout) 
and it is only justice to the Chairman, Hon. Secretaries (Messrs. E. 
Harland and James Dickson), with the Committe generally, to describe 
the Show amongst the best conducted in the kingdom. It was attended 
by upwards of 9000 visitors, and it was estimated that 5000 were present 
at one time during the evening of the second day. 
[Just as we are going to press we learn from the Secretary of the 
Hull Show that the fourth prize in the large class of forty-eight blooms 
is withheld on the ground that some of the blooms in the stands were 
exhibited by J. J. Burtt, Esq., of Welborn, at the Lincoln Show, this 
gentleman recognising them at Hull. Mr. Burtt and Mr. Mitchell 
agreed that the whole matter should be referred to Mr. Charles Pennell, 
sen., of Lincoln, and to abide by his decision. This gentleman, 
after examining the blooms and hearing evidence on both sides, decided 
that Mr. Burtt has substantiated his claim to the blooms in dispute.] 
PONTEFRACT.— November 23rd and 24th. 
Last year a Society was established by a few earnest men to 
“ promote and encourage the cultivation of the Chrysanthemum ” in the 
district surrounding this historic old Yorkshire town. The first Show 
surpassed the expectations of the Committee, and of the second it may 
be said that if the exhibits had been more numerous a larger building 
than the Town Hall would have been requisite for their accommodation, 
or there would have been little available space for visitors. Not only 
was the structure quite filled with exhibits, but there was a great 
advance in the quality of the cut blooms staged, and in some of the 
classes the competition was very close indeed. Lord and Lady St. 
Oswald are excellent supporters of the Society, and the Exhibition was 
opened by his lordship with an appropriate address. The best plants in 
the Show also came from Nostell, but the able grower of them, 
Mr. Temple, lost the chief prize through a little defect in the arrange¬ 
ment of his group. The cut blooms, however, demand primary 
attention. 
In the open class of thirty-six blooms, eighteen incurved and tl e 
same number of Japanese, in not less than sixteen varieties respectively, 
Mr. D. Lindsay of Otterspool had no difficulty in winning the first prize 
of £5, Mr. Morton, Darlington, being a very good second, with Japanese 
blooms especially, and Mr. W. Pearson, gardener to W. Jackson, Esq., 
Ivnottingley, third. The incurved varieties in the winning stands were 
—Back row—Empress of India (premier), Queen of England, John 
Salter, Lord Alcester, Queen of England and Empress of India. Middle 
row—Alfred Salter, Mr. Bunn, Mrs. Heale, Lord Wolseley, Golden 
Empress, and Prince Alfred. Back row—Princess of Wales, White 
Venus, Princess Beatrice, White Beverley, Lady Harninge, and Jardin 
des Plantes. Japanese—Back row—Madame John Laing (premier), 
Meg Merrilies, Criterion, Ralph Brocklebank, Fair Maid of Guernsev! 
and Boule d’Or. Middle row—Boule d’Or, Carew Underwood, M. J. N. 
Pigny, J. Delaux, Gloriosum, and “Albert de Lion.” Front row -Vai 
d’Andorre, M. Astorg, Madame J. Lainv, Japonaise, Elaine, and M. John 
Laing. The stands were very good indeed, and certainly the best that 
have been seen at Pontefract. In respect to the variety which Mr. 
Iiindsay exhibits under the name of Albert de Lyon, and which has a 
general resemblance to Elaine, but with longer florets, the lower faintly 
tinted, is it not the Albert Deleau of the N.C.S. catalogue, and there 
described a3 “ Silver, rose, and white ? ” The difficulty in deciphering 
the names on French and sometimes English labels is well known, and 
the popular rendering “ De Lion ” might easily have been deduced 
from Deleau. It requires a critical eye to distinguish this variety in 
some of its stages from Elaine, as the “ silver rose ” is not apparent on 
the surface ; a difference, however, is discernible in the character of the 
florets. Both at Birmingham and Pontefract some growers did not 
regard the two varieties named as distinct, but they were allowed by cite 
Judges. This small digression may perhaps be permitted. To 
resume. Mr. Morton staged in his good stand of Japanese a white 
variety named Condor, effective by its broad and long strap-shaped 
florets. Mrs. Beale and Mrs. Langtry, fine blooms of Meg Merrilies and 
Ralph Brocklebank were also noticeable in collection. Mr. Morton 
secured the chief prizes with twelve incurved varieties, also with 
twelve Japanese, the former comprising John Salter, Lord Alcester, 
Empress of India, Queen of England, Princess of Wales, Baron Beust, 
Prince Alfred, Golden Empress, Golden Beverley, Barbara, Mr. Bunn, 
and Lady Hardinge; the latter, Ralph Brocklebank, Belle Paule, 
E. Molyneux, Meg Merrilies, M. H. Wellem, Boule d’Or, Madame 
Lacroix, Duchess of Albany, Gloriosum, Florence Percy, Mr. Garnar, 
and Stansteaa White. 
A silver cup was offered for twenty-four blooms, half incurved and 
half Japanese, in not less than six varieties, and not more than two of 
one variety in each section. The prize was won in a close contest by 
Mr. Dunn, gardener to Mrs. Jones, Elmsall Lodge, Pontefract, with 
(incurved) Empress of India (2), Alfred Salter, Queen of England. 
Lord Alcester (2), Mr. Bunn (2), White Venus (2), Lord Wolseley, and 
Beauty ; (Japanese) Boule d’Or (2), Belle Paule (2), Val d’Andorre (2), 
Madame C. Audiguier, M. Tarin, Gloriosum, Elaine, Mrs. H. Elliott, 
and Madame Lacroix. The second prize blooms of Mr. McCleave, 
gardener to R. IP. Jones, Esq., Badsworth Hall, were generally larger, 
but some of them a week too old, John Salter and M. John Laing 
being within a shade of winning “ premier ” positions. Mr. Pearson had 
the third prize, his stand containing neat and good blooms. There was 
excellent competition in the other local classes. Mr. C. Ketchcll, 
gardener to C. H. Simpson, Esq., Ackworth, winning many first prizes, 
while Mr. John Sunley and Messrs. J. & R. Calam were successful with 
bouquets. 
Mr. W. Pearson secured the chief prize for a group of Chrysanthe¬ 
mums, a free and informal arrangement, Mr. Temple having better 
plants and blooms but staked up too formally for producing a pleasing 
effect, hence he was placed second, and Mr. Bull, gardener to John 
Rhodes, Esq., Snydall, third with a free arrangement but blooms too 
light. Miscellaneous groups of plants were effective, Mr. Ketchell 
securing the first position, but his plants though good and bright were 
too formally packed. Mr. Pearson was a dangerously close second, a few 
weedy-looking Marguerites perhaps losing him the higher position, and 
Mr. 15. Hartley a good third. Excellent Roman Hyacinths were exhibited 
by Messrs. Ketchell and Moxon, the first-named exhibitor being first 
with black Grapes, capital examples of Gros Guillaume, Mr. Pearson 
closely following with Alicante. Mr. D. A. Neilson had the best white 
Grapes, and Rev. G. Haslam, Brotherton, the best Tomatoes, very fine. 
Well finished bunches of Golden Queen Grapes exhibited, not for com¬ 
petition, by Mr. Lindsay, were highly commended. A number of good 
exhibits must be passed, and after indicating the main features of the 
Show it only remains to say that in Mr. Thomas Glover the Society has a 
most courteous and industrious Hon. Secretary, and the Committee have 
given proof by their work that they merit the support of the affluent in 
developing high culture and producing a floral treat for the inhabitants 
of the district. 
• RYDE, ISLE OF WIGHT. 
The cultivation of the Chrysanthemum is making headway in the 
Isle of Wight, the above Exhibition being pronounced far ahead of the 
previous ones. With such an enthusiast as Mr. James O. Brook at the head 
of the Committee, and Mr. James Eley as Secretary, much interest is 
thrown into the work of the Society. Apart from the ordinary classes 
for cut blooms special prizes were offered for vases, epeignes, bouquets, 
and baskets of cut Chrysanthemums and foliage, which added to the 
interest and attractions of the Show. There is also a special prize of a 
piece of plate, valued 2 guineas, for a stand of triplets with Ferns or 
foliage in what is known as Cannell’s style, which has a very pretty 
decorative effect. The special prize offered by Mrs. J. O. Brook for a 
basket of cut berries, autumn foliage, and Ferns brought a competition 
far ahead of anything seen near the metropolis, the combination of 
colours being exceedingly attractive and the arrangements elegant and 
tasteful. Groups of Chrysanthemums did not display much quality, 
the first prize going to Mr. Taplin, Mr. James second, with Mr. Barnes 
third. 
The style of plants adopted with one exception is the upright half¬ 
bush style, fit for conservatory work, the majority measuring from 3 to 
5 feet over, and bearing fine heads of bloom of fair avera ?e quality. 
Mr. Wilkins, gardener to W. S. Ridley, Esq., The Castle, St. Helen’s, was 
the chief exhibitor in the plant classes, and the Wood Memorial medal, 
offered for the best exhibit of Chrysanthemums in the Show, was 
awarded the six plants of Japanese exhibited by him, amongst which 
was a fine plant of Madame J. Laing. Mr. A. Tolley, St. Helen’s, and 
Mr. J. Woods of Ryde also exhibited well in the plant classes. 
Cut Blooms. —In the open classes for thirty-six cut blooms, 
eighteen incurved and eighteen Japanese, Messrs. W. & G. Drover was 
first with a grand lot, showing in their well-known style. The same 
exhibitor was also first in the class for Anemones, and first for six of 
any one variety. The chief interest was centred in the contest for the 
silver challenge cup, offered for twenty-four distinct, Isle of Wight 
only, to be won twice before being claimed. Last year it was won by 
Mr. G. Wilkins, but this time it was wrested from him by a stand of 
good blooms exhibited by Mr. Earle, gardener to Henley Grosse Smith, 
Esq., The Priory, St. Helen’s, of Orchid renown ; Mr. Wilkins was 
second, and Mr. H. Drover, florist, Ventnor, a good third. In the classes 
for incurved blooms Mr. Earle carried off the honours, and Mr. Wilkins 
was first with good stands in the Japanese classes, Messrs. J. O. Brooks 
and J. Woods showing well in the Anemone and reflexed classes. For 
eighteen triplets shown in Cannell’s style Mr. Attrill was first with a 
stand of excellent quality, effectively arranged, Mr. A. Tolley second, 
and Mr. J. O. Brook third. For an epergne or vase Miss Shaw was first, 
Miss Brook a good second, with Mrs. E. Brook third : and for a bouquet 
Mr. Taplin was first, Mr. W. Jeffery second. For a basket of ornamental 
foliage and berries previously mentioned Miss L. Belcher secured the 
first prize, Miss E. Nutt second, and Mrs. C. Prince third, other ladies 
showing well in a close competition. In the fruit classes Messrs. F. N. 
Broderick, Taplin, Richards, Martin, and Mr. Alderman Colenutt, the 
Mayor of Ryde, were the chief prizetakers. 
