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and, with a programme of music, all the attractions that should be 
needed were furnished. The Committee with the Hon. Secretaries, 
Messrs. Ormond and Adnitt, deserve much commendation for their 
efforts and every encouragement for the future, and it may be fairly 
expected that some of the many wealthy residents in the district will 
readily afford the necessary pecuniary assistance to ensure a continuance 
of the work and an extension of the Society’s scope. 
The Show was held in the Corn Exchange, nearly facing the hand¬ 
some statue of King Alfred, which adorns the market place of that 
celebrated monarch’s native town. The building is a convenient one for 
the purpose of an exhibition, and it presented a very bright appearance 
when the arrangements were completed. The groups and plants were 
arranged around near the walls, the cut flowers and fruit occupying 
central tables. The first class was for a group of Chrysanthemums 
arranged for effect, unrestricted as to space it should occupy. The 
premier honours were adjudged to J. Taylor, Esq., who had a most 
effective tastefully arranged group in which Japanese predominated, a 
good margin being formed of smaller plants and Ferns. Mr. C. 0. 
Walter was second, his plants being good blooms, but the finish was not 
so satisfactory in front. Mr. Haines was third with a bright, fresh, but 
small group. The plants were nob the strongest feature in the Show, 
but some of them had well developed blooms, and with a little experi¬ 
ence several of the exhibitors will be well able to hold their own. The 
chief prizetakers were Messrs. Clark, Walter, Brooks, and Gibbons. 
The cut bloom classes provided incurved and Japanese, also two for 
a collection of any variety. In these (both open and for amateurs) Mr. 
C. 0. Walter was the most successful, while in other classes Miss Gar- 
raway, with Messrs. R. Pumfrey and Taylor, took the leading prizes. 
Fora collection of twelve dishes of Apples (six dessert and six culinary) 
Mr. G. Brewer was fi st, showing fine examples of Ribston Pippin, Cox’s 
Orange, King of the Pippins, Fearn’s Pippin, Hollandbury, Blenheim 
Pippin, Dumelow’s Seedling, Warner’s King, and others. Mr. Clark was 
second, his best dishes being Scarlet Pearmain, Court Pendfi Plat, Cox’s 
Orange, King of the Pippins, and Golden Noble. For six dishes of 
Apples Messrs. Harman, Walter, and Haines were successful, while in 
the class for Pears equal first prizes were awarded to E. Ormond, Esq., 
and Mr. R. Pumfrey for excellent fruits. 
The non-competing exhibits included a handsome basket of most 
tastefully arranged Chrysanthemums from Mr. R. Bennett, a stand of 
Japanese Chrysanthemums from Mr. R. Owen, Maidenhead ; a group of 
Ferns from Mr. T. R. Barnby, and some extremely fine Onions from Mr. 
Arthur Bell. 
DISS. 
Unconventional in all ways was the bright Exhibition of Chrys¬ 
anthemums held in the quaint old town of Diss, in Norfolk, last week, 
and the Committee, with their distinguished horticultural Secretary, 
the Rev. F. Page Roberts, of Scole Rectory, had ample reason to be 
satisfied with the result of their efforts. It is not to be supposed that 
they will be content to rest on their laurels, but rather it will be a 
stimulus to them to still farther improve the character by their show, 
and this could be readily accomplished by providing some additional 
attraction in one class for cultivators at a distance. The Show was 
held in the Corn Hall, a light and convenient structure for such a 
purpose. 
The cut blooms were very good, and the competition was close in 
several classes. With twenty-four Japanese, not less than twenty 
varieties, Mr. R. C. Notcutt, Broughton Road Nursery, Ipswnch, was 
placed first, a position which he gained by a few points. His flowers 
were very fresh, bright, and even, the following being the varieties— 
Stanstead White, Madame Baco, Triomphe de la rue des Chalets, Sun¬ 
flower, Viviand Morel, Lady Lawrence (2), A. H. Neve, Gloriosum (2), 
E. Molyneux, Sarah Owen, Etoile de Lyon, Madame C. Audiguier, 
G. Daniels, M. Bernard, Boule d’Or, Puritan, Condor, Gloire de Rocher, 
and Mr. H. Cannell. R. Burrell, Esq., Westley Hall, Bury St. Edmunds 
(gardener, Mr. Alfred Bishop), was a very close second, staging capital 
blooms of many varieties ; the Rev. H. G. Hawkins, Beyton Rectory, 
was third, and an extra prize was awarded to the Rrv. F. Page Roberts. 
For twenty-four blooms, twelve Japanese and twelve incurved, 
distinct, Mr. Alfred Bishop won first honours with a creditable collection, 
comprising fine blooms of Japanese—Ralph Brocklebank, Duchess of 
Albany, Thunberg, Carew Underwood, Maiden’s Blush, Belle Paule, Mr. 
H. Cannell, Madame Baco, Pelican, Baronne de Prailly, G. Daniels, and 
Mrs. Cannell; incurved : Lord Alcester, Golden J. Salter, Antonelli, 
Lord Wolseley, Miss M. A. Haggas, Prince Alfred, Queen of England, 
Princess Teck, Faust, Golden Empress, Violet Tomlin, and Barbara. 
Mr. Notcutt followed for the second place, and the Rev. Page Roberts 
was third. 
With twelve Japanese the Rev. Hugh Berners, Harkstead Rectory, 
Ipswich (gardener Mr. G. Jordan), was first, showing fine blooms of 
Carew Underwood, Madame Baco, Condor, Madame J. M. Pigny, Boule 
d’Or, Sarah Owen, E. Molyneux, E. II. Carri&re, Japonaise, Etoile de 
Lyon, Baronne de Prailly, and Puritan. Mr. F. T. Smith, Palgrave, was 
second ; and Mr. Bunnington third. In other classes for cut blooms 
there was good competition, the chief prizes going to Messrs. Bishop, 
Smith, Bunnington, Bird, Notcutt, and Huggins. 
The best group came from the Rev. Page Roberts, an effective 
arrangement, chiefly consisting of Japanese and single varieties. J. T. 
Frere, Esq., was second for a very tasteful group, and an extra prize 
was awarded to Mr. Bolton. Messrs. Smith, Frere, and Bolton were the 
prizetakers for specimen plants, some of which had excellent blooms. 
Mr. J. Tudor Frere of Rydon Hall showed a collection of well grown 
Apples, Pears, Grapes, Plums, and other fruits. Mr. Alfred Bishop also 
had forty-six dishes of extremely fine Apples and Pears of excellent 
colour, and for both these exhibits extra prizes were awarded. 
GRIMSBY. 
The second annual Exhibition of the Grimsby and District Chrys¬ 
anthemum Society was this year held in the Town Hall, and was opened 
by the Mayoress, Lady Bennett, with some very pleasing remarks. The 
capacious hall was well filled throughout, and the arrangements were 
carried out in the most satisfactory manner, Mr. A. Mountain, the 
Hon. Secretary, deserving every credit for the management of so large 
an exhibition. 
Cut blooms formed the most important feature of the Show, some 
excellent blooms being staged. The principal class was that for forty- 
eight blooms, twenty-four to be Japanese, and the remainder incurved, 
in not less than eighteen varieties in either section, for which a silver 
cup, value 5 guineas, and £2 in money were offered. There was keen 
competition, and the place of honour was won by Mr. W. Welton, 
gardener to Mr. G. A. Carr, Waltham Grove, with the following varieties. 
First on the stand was a handsome bloom of Mrs. Alpheus Hardy which 
measured 8 inches across and 4^ inches deep. It won the special prize, 
and well deserved it. It was a credit to Mr. Welton to exhibit such a 
bloom. The following were the other blooms staged—Condor, Baronne 
de Prailly, Sunflower, Mrs. F. Jameson, Belle Paule, J. M. Pigny, Carew 
Underwood, very good ; Madame C. Audiguier, Puritan, Coronet, good ; 
Mrs. J. Wright, Val d’Andorre, Avalanche, T. Stephenson, W. Holmes, 
Criterion, and Comte de Germiny, all most excellent blooms. The in¬ 
curved were composed of the following varieties—Golden Empress, Lord 
Alcester, White Empress, Lord Wolseley, Emily Dale, Barbara, Jeanne 
d’Arc, Vio’et Tomlin, Jardin des Plantes, Queen of England, Princess of 
Wales, Bronze Queen of England, Guernsey Nugget, Empress Eug6nie, 
Lord Derby, Alfred Salter, Nil Desperandum, all excellent blooms, not 
large, but well finished. The second position was taken by Mr. G. 
Burrows, gardener to Sir Henry Bennett, The Westlands, after a close 
competition. His blooms were very good, and the principal amongst 
them were Etoile de Lyon, E. Molyneux, Puritan, Stanstead White, 
Viviand Morel, very good ; Avalanche, Sunflower, Lord Alcester, 
M. R. Bahuant, very fine indeed ; Alfred Salter, Baron Beust, Violet 
Tomlin, and Mrs. Heale, all neat well finished blooms. The third 
place was gained by Mr. W. H. Clark, gardener to Mr. G. Smith, The 
Elms, after a close competition, only three points dividing the second 
and third stands. The incurved were all good. 
In Class 2 for twenty-four blooms, twelve Japanese and twelve 
incurved, Mr. E. Wright, gardener to David Wilson, Esq., Park House, 
Cottingham, was an easy first. His blooms showed very good cultivation. 
They were sound, deep, heavy blooms. The following were the most 
noteworthy :—Condor, Fair Maid of Guernsey, Puritan, Alberic Lunden 
(very good), Album Fimbriatum. Incurved : Prince Alfred, Lord 
Wolseley (the champion incurved bloom of the Show, measuring 6 inches 
by 3| inches, a magnificent bloom). The second place was gained by 
Mr. Clark, gardener to Colonel James Reed, Westland Corner, with 
some fine blooms well fin ; shed, especially the incurved. The Japanese 
were a trifle light, but very bright. The third place was occupied by 
Mr. Walker, gardener to Mr. Granville Southwell, Waltham Hall. The 
most notable b'oom was Louis Boehmer, a grand bloom, but not fully 
out. Its measurement was 8 inches by 3 inches. 
For twelve Japanese the premier prize was gained by Mr. G. Burrows, 
gardener to Sir Henry Bennett, Second honours went to Mr. W. Welton. 
With twelve incurved in not less than nine varieties Mr. Walker was 
first for a stand of beautiful blooms, large, solid, well finished, and 
indicating the best cultivation. The reflexed classes were not very well 
represented, but some good blooms were shown. Anemones were well 
represented, especially in the first prize stand, shown by Mr. G. B. 
Burrows, Jeanne Marty being much admired. 
In the amateurs’ classes there were some fine blooms shown. Mr. 
A. Mountain, the Hon. Secretary, had good blooms, indeed they were 
equal to those in the open classes. The cottagers also showed well, the 
principal honours resting with Mr. Jos. Cook and Mr. C. Wilson ; the 
last named took the special prize with a good bloom of E. Molyneux. 
In the classes for groups the principal prize was a cup value 
5 guineas, and £2 added, which was won by Mr. Fred. Isle, gardener to 
Capt. E. L. Grange, for a good group. Mr. J. Clark, Cromwell Road 
Nurseries, and Mr. C. Colebrooke, Royal Nurseries, were second and 
third with good groups. The classes for fruit were well filled, the 
examples being good. Mr. Mobbs, gardener to Henry Josse, Esq., took 
the first prize for dessert Pears with five fine fruits of Pitmaston 
Duchess, each fruit averaging a pound in weight. The Apples also were 
very good. Taking the Show all round it was a great success, consider¬ 
ing it is only the second year. Every credit is due to the Secretary and 
Committee for the way in which they have worked the Show up to its 
present standard. Next year it will probably be a greater success than 
it has even been this season. It will be difficult to surpass the quality 
of the blooms shown.—J. Dobbs. 
BRADFORD, Nov. Gth and 7th. 
The fifth annual Show was held in the Technical College. This 
was the earliest fixture in the north, and in past years it has been the 
meeting place of some of the best growers in the Midlands, and around 
Liverpool considerable interest was evoked as to the quality of the 
flowers likely to be shown during the current year. For some unexplained 
