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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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Incurved : Lord Alcester, Golden Queen of England, Empress of India, 
Queen of England, Mr. R. Mudie, Golden Empress, Lord Wolseley, 
Alfred Salter, Miss M. A. Haggas, Violet Tomlin, Mrs. S. Coleman, and 
Princess of Wales. Mr. Payne was second with good Japanese, the 
incurved being rather small. Mr. Penford, gardener to Sir F. Fitz- 
wygram, Leigh Park, Havant, third. For twelve incurved, the last- 
named exhibitor easily took the premier award with medium-sized neat 
blooms of Lord Alcester, Queen of England, John Doughty, Empress of 
India, Nil Desperandum, Mrs. Heale, Mrs. S. Coleman, Princess of 
Wales, Violet Tomlin, Jeanne d’Arc, Lord Wolseley, and Miss M. A. 
Haggas, Mr. C. Steptoe, gardener to W. A. Gale, Esq., Horndean, second. 
Mr. Edwards, Witley Heights, Witley, Surrey, third. Mr. Penford 
followed up his previous successes by taking first honours for twelve 
reflexed, twelve Anemone, and twelve Japanese Anemones, in all cases 
staging full and solid blooms, the principal varieties being the follow¬ 
ing : Reflexed—King of Crimsons, Distinction, Dr. Sharpe, Golden 
Christine, and Cloth of Gold ; Anemones—Miss A. Lowe, Gladys 
Spaulding, Lady Margaret, George Sands, and Mdme. R. Owen; 
Japanese Anemones—Sceur Dorothde Souille, Jeanne Marty, Minnie Chate, 
and Fabian de Mediana. Mr. Russell, gardener to Dr. C. F. Lewis, 
Henfield, Sussex, and Mr. C. Steptoe were second and third in the 
former class, both staging good blooms. In the Anemone class the two 
last-named reversed their positions. Mr. H. Adams, gardener to T. S. 
Edgecumbe, Esq., Hinton House, Elm Grove, Southsea, secured second 
position in the Japanese Anemone class. 
With Pompons in not less than eight varieties, three blooms to a 
bunch, eight competed, making a good display. Mr. Russell secured 
first prize with capital blooms, the best being Madame Domage, 
President, Prince of Orange, Wm. Holmes, and Marabout. Mr. Agate, 
second; Mr. Hatch, gardener to the Victoria Park Committee, Ports¬ 
mouth, third. A class was provided for fimbriated flowers, twelve 
bunches, in not less than four varieties, and was one of the most 
attractive in the Show, so bright were the blooms. Mr. G. Hawkins, 
gardener to E. Laptliorne, Esq., Gosport, was placed first among five 
exhibitors, the best being Scapin, Massange, Croesus, and Chardonneret. 
Second, Mr. II. Adams; third, Mr. Hatch. Single varieties formed a 
class which gave considerable pleasure to the visitors, and especially the 
ladies, so very fine were they in variety and neatly staged. Mr. Agate 
was an easy first, having a capital selection, and for the benefit of in¬ 
tending exhibitors or growers of these flowers we append the names— 
Golden Star, Mr. D. B. Crane, Bessie Conway, Admiral Sir A. T. 
Symonds, Oceana, Jessie Chignell, Exquisite, Effie, Jenny Lind, Yellow 
Jane, and Jane. Mr. Hawkins was second, and Mr. Hatch third. 
For six Japanese, one variety, Mr. Edwards won with solid blooms of 
Avalanche ; second, Mr. Agate, with the same variety ; Mr. W. King, 
gardener to D. Graham, Esq., Liphook, third. For six incurved, one 
variety, five competed, the best—large, solid, Empress of India—from 
Mr. N. Molyneux ; Messrs. Edwards and Steptoe following in the order 
named. Mr. W. Colchester, Ipswich, offered a silver cup for six incurved 
and six Japanese blooms to have been grown with icthemic guano, which 
Mr. N. Molyneux secured easily with large firm blooms in both sections. 
Numerous classes were provided for growers in Portsea Island only, the 
most important being that for twenty-four, six Japanese, six incurved, 
six reflexed, and six Anemones. Mr. Hatch secured the premier position 
with even blooms in all sections ; Mr. H. Adams second. The premier 
incurved bloom in the Show was Golden Queen of England, of magnifi¬ 
cent proportions, in Messrs. Drover’s cup stand ; the premier Japanese 
being a well-formed Stanstead White belonging to Mr. Penford. 
Amateurs contributed largely and well in the cut bloom classes. 
Plants were staged in large numbers, and of average quality. For 
eight specimens, four incurved or reflexed and four Japanese, the hand¬ 
some sum of £8 was offered for first prize, with suitable second, third, 
and fourth prizes also. Mr. Penford secured the leading award with 
well-grown plants about 3 feet in diameter, profusely flowered, the best 
being Mr. Dixon, Mr. G. Rundle, George Glenny, Elaine, Elsie, and 
Mons. Bernard ; Mr. G. Lambert, II, Gordon Terrace, Whyke Lane, 
Chichester, second ; Messrs. F. & G. Cozens, Rownhams, Southampton, 
third. For six trained plants Mr. G. Lambert carried off the premier 
award with healthy plants. The best single specimen, any variety, was 
one of Elsie from Mr. Penford, having 120 fully developed flowers, a 
grand plant. A class was provided for twelve plants, distinct, grown 
and exhibited in 9-inch pots, each plant to carry not more than twelve 
blooms. Mr. Burridge, North End, Portsmouth, easily secured the 
premier award with really first-rate plants from 2 feet to 4 feet high, 
carrying good foliage and fine blooms ; Mr. G. Lambert was second. 
For the best groups of 50 square feet Mr. Hatch was awarded first 
prize with plants carrying large blooms, but rather too tall, still he won 
easily. Mr. Hider, gardener to S. G. Way, Esq., Pottery Works, Ports¬ 
mouth, second ; and Mr. G. Kimber, gardener to the Committee of the Ports¬ 
mouth Lunatic Asylum, third. For a group of Chrysanthemums inter¬ 
spersed with foliage plants, Mr. J. Burridge received the first prize, 
although his exhibit was too much crowded. Mr. E. R. Harvey, 63, Hanover 
Street, Portsea, second, too formal also. Plants for table decoration 
made a remarkable display, so even and good in quality were those 
staged. For twelve Mr. Edwards was placed first ; Mr. J. Amys, 
gardener to the Hon. Mrs. Elliot Yorke, Hamble Cliff, NeFey, second. 
Primulas were very fine, Messrs. Burridge and Agate receiving the 
awards in the order here named. 
Two classes were open to ladies only. For the most tasteful arrange¬ 
ment of Chrysanthemums and any kind of foliage, on table 3 feet 
square, Mrs. Conway, Havant, easily secured leading position with a 
light arrangement. Miss B. Ladhams, second. For a glass stand or 
epergne dressed with Chrysanthemums and other flowers, Miss Kate 
Goldring, Winchester Road, Southampton, was first with a tastefully 
arranged stand. Second, Mrs. Conway ; Miss Ladhams third. For an 
epergne dressed with berries and autumn foliage Mrs. Conway some¬ 
what easily secured the premier award with a charmiDg combination of 
colours. Mrs. Ladhams second—six competing. The class for a bouquet 
of Chrysanthemums and Ferns was well filled. Mr. B. Ladhams, with 
a simple yet elegant arrangement of the Japanese variety Source d’Or, 
associated with long sprays of dark-leaved Spiraeas, &c., having the 
honour of placing Messrs. Perkins, Coventry, in the second position. 
' Fruit made an imposing display, the competition being keen and the 
quality good. For three bunches of black Grapes, any variety, Mr. 
T. Hall, gardener to S. Montague, Esq., M.P., South Stoneham House, 
Southampton, was first with Alicante in good condition ; Mr. N. Moly¬ 
neux second. For three bunches of white Grapes Mr. J. Chalk, 
gardener to G. Read, Esq., Westwood, Salisbury, was an easy first with 
good Muscat of Alexandria, Mr. N. Molyneux following with the same 
variety. For two bunches of black Grapes Mr. Chalk secured the leading 
position. 
For thirty dishes of Apples and twenty dishes of Pears, distinct 
varieties, Messrs. G. Bunyard, Maidstone, secured the coveted award, 
the following varieties being noteworthy :—Royal Jubilee, Belle Pon- 
toise, Gloria Mundi, Peasgood’s Nonesuch, Loddington, Queen, Cornish 
Aromatic, Washington, Bismarck, and Lady Henniker. Mr. J. Watkins, 
Pomona Nurseries, Withington, second; Messrs. Cheal, Crawley, third. 
For sixteen dishes of Apples and eight dishes of Pears Mr. Hall was 
first with good fruit. Prizes were offered for single dishes of both 
Apples and Pears, which were contested with spirit. Space forbids of 
a detailed account of each. 
Vegetables were numerously staged, the quality being quite of an 
average character. For nine distinct varieties Mr. Hawkins was first, 
Mr. Penford, second ; and for six varieties Mr. H. Budd, gardener to 
R. Sainthil, Esq., R.N., Rockbeare, Emsworth ; Mr. N. Molyneux second. 
Both in extent, quality, variety, and arrangement the display was. most 
creditable to exhibitors and officials. 
BRISTON, STREATHAM, AND CLAPHAM—Nov. 3 rd and 4th, 
This old established Society held its thirty-second Exhibition in the 
Town Hall, Streatham, on the above dates, and proved an undoubted 
success. There were, as is customary here, excellent and numerous 
examples of both flowering and foliage plants in addition to Chrysanthe¬ 
mums. Mr. Poulton, gardener to C. T. Cayley, Esq., was awarded the 
premier position for a collection of Chrysanthemums arranged for effect. 
They were of very dwarf habit, tastefully set up, and well merited the 
distinction awarded. Mr. Mursell, gardener to W. Burton, Esq., and 
Mr. Stevens, gardener to B. F. Smith, Esq., received the second and 
third awards respectively for highly meritorious collections. For six 
specimen incurved Mr. Cherry, gardener to Mrs. Gabriel, was first,. 
Golden Queen of England and Empress of India being especially good, 
Mr. Weston, gardener to D. Martineau, Esq., was placed second ; but for 
six Japanese Mr. Weston turns the tables with magnificent plant of L’lle 
des Plaisirs, Madame Bertie Rendatler, Madame de Sevin, Elaine, Mons. 
Jacotot, and Stanstead Surprise. Mr. Cherry was a very good second, 
exhibiting Elaine, Madame Bertie Rendatler, Mons. Garnet, Iliver Fleur, 
and Margot. Mr. Clarke, gardener to W. Griffiths, Esq., staged three 
grand examples of Mrs. G. Rundle, Dr. Sharp, and Mr. Dixon, which 
deserved the first prize awarded to him. Specimen Pompons were also 
well shown, Messrs. Weston and Cherry sharing the honours between 
them. . . 
In the many cut bloom classes there was keen competition. W ith 
twenty-four incurred Mr. Howe, gardener to H. Tate, Esq.,was well to the 
front with a clean and fresh collection, comprising Bronze Queen of Eng¬ 
land, Violet Tomlin, John Lambert, Princess of Wales, Empress of India, 
Lord Wolseley, Queen of England, Alfred Lyne, Mr. Coleman, Jeanne 
d’Arc, Prince Alfred, Jeanne d’Arc, Violet Tomlin, Mrs. Heale, Mrs. 
Coleman, Princess of Wales, Hero of Stoke Newington, Princess Teck, 
Mrs. W. Shipman, Miss Haggas, Prrincess Beatrice, Lady Dorothy, and 
Jardin des Plantes. Mr. Wildman would have made a very good second, 
but unfortunately he had staged three Lord Wolseleys when it was 
stipulated there should not be more than two of any one variety. Mr. J. 
Stevens, gardener to B. F. Smith, Esq., was placed third, the second 
award being withheld. In the class for twelve incurved, Mr. Howe was 
again to the front with large examples of Alfred Lyne, Mrs. Coleman, 
Bronze Queen of England, Empress of India, Lord Alcester, Violet 
Tomlin, Princess of Wales, Lord Wolseley, Princess Beatrice, Jeanne 
d’Arc, Jardin des Plantes, and Mrs. Heale. Mr. Poulton was placed second 
with a good collection, Empress of India, Princess of Wales, and Alfied 
Salter being especially noteworthy. Mr. W. Hill, gardener to G. W. 
Ryder, Esq., was placed third. For six blooms, Mr. Pearce, gardener to 
Mr. Fletcher Bennetts staged very fine Lord Alcester, Alfred baiter, 
Violet Tomlin, Prince Alfred, Lady Slade, and Jardin des Plantes, 
Messrs. Cherry and Sandham sharing the other awards. 
There was the same excellence of size, beauty, and freshness through¬ 
out the many stands of Japanese as was to be observed among the 
incurved classes. For twenty-four distinct, Mr. Mursell,. gardener to 
Mrs. Burton, was well ahead with Stanstead White, W. Tricker, Edwin 
Molyneux, Gloriosum, Louis Boehmer, Beauty of Castlewood, Mrs. Clark, 
Gloire de Rocher, Golden Dragon, Meg Merrilies, Viviand Morel, Mrs. F. 
Jameson, Condor, Avalanche, Violet Rose, M. A. Carridre, Cesare Costa, 
Cleopatra, Mrs. W. Thrower, Mons. Bernard, and Sunflower. Mr. Howe 
