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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ November 5, 189!. 
A very good display of fruit indeed was staged. The best six dishes ) 
came from Mr. H. Rogers, gardener to Lord Rendlesham, Rendlesham 
Hall, who had excellent Alicante and Muscat of Alexandria Grapes, 
Coe’s Golden Drop Plums, Doyenn^ du Comice Pears, King of Pippins 
Apples, and Melon. Second, Mr. J. Sheppard, The Gardens, Wolver- 
stone Park, with a very close collection, but a little weak in Grapes. He 
had Golden Queen and Alicante Grapes, very fine ; Coe’s Golden Drop 
Plums, Louise Bonne of Jersey Pears, Cox’s Orange Pippin Apples, and 
Melon. Mr. F. Cresswell, gardener to Geo. Charters, Stoke Park, had 
the best three bunches of Alicante. Mr. Sheppard was second 
with any other black, staging fine Gros Colman. Mr. Jordan was second 
with Gros Maroc. Mr. Lees was the only exhibitor of three bunches of 
Muscat of Alexandria ; and Mr. Sheppard was first with any other 
white, having well finished Golden Queen. 
Apples, both dessert and culinary, were numerous and very fine, and 
the same can be said of Pears. Vegetables were a great feature, being of 
the highest quality. A good collection of Apples and Pears was staged 
by Messrs. Daniels Bros., nurserymen, Norwich. The Ipswich Chrysan¬ 
themum Show always attracts a great company, and the Hall was 
completely crowded as soon as the Exhibition was opened to the public. 
WATFORD.— November 3rd and 4th. 
The sixth annual Exhibition of the above Society was held in the 
Agricultural Hall of this town on Tuesday and Wednesday last, and 
proved in every way an unqualified success. The great improvement in 
the quality of the exhibits during the past year or two has been most 
noticeable, especially in the cut bloom classes, the exhibits of Mr. 
Beckett having acted as a great stimulus to others. On this occasion 
the cut flowers were better generally than ever seen at Watford, although 
there was a slight falling off in the groups. 
In the open class for twenty-four Japanese Mr, Beckett, gardener 
to H. H. Gibbs, Esq., Aldenham Park, Elstree, was a good first with a 
remarkable stand of blooms, consisting of the following :—Vi viand 
Morel (very fine), E. Molyneux, Boule d’Or, Etoile de Lyon, Gloire de 
Rocher (good), Baronne de Prailly, W. H. Lincoln, Stanstead White, 
Coronet, M. Bernard, Mrs. E. Beckett (new white), Mr3. F. Jameson, 
Beauty of Castlewood, Edwin Beckett (yellow, good), Louis Boehmer, 
Carew Underwood, Miss Neve, Mr. Freeman, Val d’Andorre, Madame 
Audiguier, Roi des Japonais, Avalanche, F. A. Davis, and Puritan. Mr. 
Cox, gardener to J. Trotter, Esq., Brickenden Grange, Hertford, was a 
good second. Third, Mr. Sturman, Queen’s Road, Watford, a most 
enthusiastic amateur grower. 
Five competitors entered for twenty-four incurved blooms, Mr. 
Cox just beating Mr. Beckett by a few points. His blooms were Queen 
of England, Lord Alcester, John Doughty, Lord Wolseley, John Lambert, 
Alfred Salter, Golden Empress of India, Jeanne d’Arc, Madame Darrier, 
Princess of Wales, R. Cannell, Mis3 Haggas, Violet Tomlin, Nil De- 
sperandum, Mrs. Heale, Mrs. Coleman, Venus, Camille Flammarion, 
Queen of the Isles, Prince Alfred, Mr. Brunlees, Princess Beatrice, and 
Refulgens. Mr. Beckett had especially good blooms of Lord Alcester, 
John Lambert, M. R. Bahuant, and Madame Darrier. Mr. Neve, 
gardener to C. Van Raalte, Esq., Aldenham Abbey, Watford, third. 
Mr. Beckett, was successful with similar numbers, members only, first, 
with a very fine stand. Second, Neve. 
The competition was very strong in the class for twelve Japanese, 
ten lots competing, all being good, C. E. Shea, Esq., Footscray, Kent, 
coming first with M. Bernard, Stanstead White, Boule d’Or, Viviand 
Morel, E. Molyneux, Ralph Brocklebank, M. Marrouch, Meg Merrilies, 
Sarah Owen, Puritan, Sunflower, and Madame J. Laing. Second, Mr. 
Neve. Third, Mr. T. Lansley. 
With six Japanese, one variety, Mr. Beckett came in first with 
wonderful flowers of Viviand Morel. Second, Mr. Dinsmore, gardener 
to T. F. Blackwell, Esq., Harrow, with Etoile de Lyon. For a similar 
number white, Mr. Neve first; second, Mr. Debnam, gardener to 
A. Pears, Esq., Isleworth ; third, Mr. Sturman; all with Avalanche. 
Some fine flowers were staged, incurved, of one variety, Mr. Neve first 
with six grand Miss M. A. Haggas ; Mr. Cox second with Violet Tomlin. 
Mr. Turk, gardener to P. Bosanquet, Esq., Berkhampstead, gained first 
honours for twelve incurved, followed by Mr. Lansley. Mr. Beckett 
was awarded the prize for the best Japanese bloom in the Show for a 
magnificent flower of Viviand Morel, and for the best incurved bloom 
Mr. Brown, gardener to R. Henty, Esq., obtained the award for a very 
fine Empress of India. In numbers of other classes the competition was 
very keen, and the blooms generally of good quality, especially the 
Japanese. 
Groups are not quite so numerous as last year. In the open class, to 
occupy a space of not less than 50 square feet, Mr. Ashdown, gardener 
to C. R. Humbert, Esq., Dell Field, Watford, is first with a nicely 
arranged group of good quality. Second, Mr. Tidy, gardener to W. K. 
D’Arcy, Esq., Stanmore Hall, Stanmore. For a group of similar size, 
restricted to members only, first Mr. Wilks, gardener to Mrs. Robins, 
Watford. Second, Mr. Brown, gardener to Lord Esher, Heath Farm, 
Watford. 
Fruit and vegetables are shown in great abundance, especially the 
latter, and of excellent quality. For twelve varieties of vegetables Mr. 
Beckett takes the leading position in a very strong competition, this 
exhibit being so good that it was unanimously awarded the silver 
medal offered for the best exhibit in the Show. The same exhibitor also 
was again first for a collection of fruit, having grand black and 
white Grapes and Pine. 
Not for competition.—Several groups were contributed, that from 
Mr. Myers, gardener to Lord Clarendon, deserving of special mention, 
beautiful dwarf Chrysanthemums with Palms and other foliage and 
flowering plants, altogether a magnificent group. Mr. Darby, nursery¬ 
man. Watford, also contributed an extensive collection of both plants 
and cut flowers. Messrs. Cutbush, Laing & Sons, and several others also 
sent plants and flowers. 
FINCHLEY.—Nov. 3rd and 4th. 
One of the most attractive of the shows in the neighbourhood of 
London is undoubtedly that of the Finchley Chrysanthemum Society. 
Woodside Hall, North Finchley, in which it is held, is a lofty and well- 
lighted building, and the method of arrangement is as near perfection 
as is usually seen. Mr. Linfield and Mr. Bevan, two of the responsible 
officials, are to be congratulated on it. 
The present year’s Show was well in advance of its predecessors, both 
in point of quantity and quality. The chief class for cut blooms was 
that for thirty-six, eighteen Japanese and eighteen incurved, the first 
prize being a challenge trophy, to be won twice before becoming the 
property of the holder. There was a very close fight between Mr. W. J. 
Burch, gardener to J. Smith, Esq., Mill Hill, and last year’s winner, 
Mr. Gray, gardener to W. B. Brand, Esq., Finchley, but a slight 
advantage with incurved, combined with better arrangement, gave 
Mr. Burch the victory. His Prince Alfred, Princess of Wales, Miss 
Violet Tomlin, and Alfred Salter were excellent blooms. Mr. Gray’s 
Japanese were rather the better, his Edwin Molyneux, Avalanche, and 
Mons. Bernard being very good. Mr. Walker, gardener to C. Marshall, 
Esq., was third. Mr. H. A. Page, gardener to F. Crisp, Esq., won with 
twenty-four, an excellent stand, Messrs. Walker and liutson, gardeners 
to H. Newman, Esq., being second and third. The prizes in this class 
were presented by the President, H. Hamilton, Esq, Messrs. Walker, 
Page, Gray, W. J. Burch, and D. M. Hayler, gardener to W. Hannaford, 
Esq., showed incurved and Japanese well in other classes. Mr. Burch 
had a delightful box of Elaine in the one variety class, and Mr. Gray 
received the N.C.S. medal for a beautiful half dozen of Avalanche. Mr. 
Walker, Mr. W. Green, gardener to Miss Wyburn, and Mr. Page showed 
large Anemones admirably, and in another class Mr. Green had a 
charming six of Lady Margaret. Mr. Page won with twelve Reflexed, a 
very good stand. 
Mr. Eason, gardener to B. Noakes, Esq., won very easily with three 
specimens, the varieties being Bouquet Fait, Florence Percy, and Peter 
the Great, all fine plants splendidly flowered. He won in the single 
specimen class with a grand plant of Margot. Mr. Billington, gardener 
to E. Homan, Esq., and Mr. T. Carter, gardener to*C. H. Clayton, Esq., 
had some good plants in other classes. Mr. Carter won with a group, 
his plants being very well arranged, healthy and finely flowered. Mr. 
Kine, gardener to Abbott Smith, Esq., was second, and Mr. Hayler, 
third, an extra prize going to Mr. Sandford, gardener to G. W. Wright, 
Esq. Messrs. W. Cutbush & Son, and Messrs. B. S. Williams & Son 
contributed attractive miscellaneous groups not for competition. Messrs. 
Cutbush’s special prizes were won by Messrs. Walker, Rutson and Hayler, 
and those of W. White’ey, Esq., by Messrs. Hayler, Cook, gardener to 
J. B. Yute, Esq., and Billington. 
WORK/ 0 ^™ 2 WEEK,. 2 
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FRUIT FORCING. 
Pines. —At this time of year young plants are apt to become drawn 
and weak through the moisture so prevalent in our climate during the 
autumn months. As growth advances in young plants they should be 
placed so as to obtain all the light possible, the growth then is sturdy 
and well solidified. To effect that the plants must be placed near the 
glass and should be kept clean. Owing to decomposition the beds of 
fermenting materials subside considerably ; fresh made beds of leaves, 
even when well trodden down, are apt to settle rapidly. Tan does not 
sink to anything like the same extent, but in either case attention must 
be promptly given to raising the plants so that they may have the full 
benefit of the light, and in doing this take care not to chill the plants 
or allow them to become overheated at the roots. This is important, 
for chilled plants start into fruit prematurely, and those burned at the 
roots become sickly. More injury arises from the plants being shifted 
about than many are aware. Prepare new beds wnen necessary, and the 
best plan, where the extent of glass admits of it, is to free all the pits of the 
plants, and not return them until the plants are in proper condition. 
Tan is much the best fermenting material for affording bottom heat to 
Pines ; Oak and Beech leaves are more durable, and the heat from them 
is milder and lasts longer than any other. 
Arranging the Plants .—Itisa good practice to assist the plants at this 
time of year according to their respective requirements for the winter. 
Fruiting plants need the best places for swelling off their fruits properly 
at a time when natural means will not afford much assistance. The 
fruiting plants must have a night temperature of 65°, and 70° to 75° by 
artificial means during the daytime, losing no opportunity of admitting 
air at 80°, closing at that temperature. Successional plants require a 
