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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ November 2G, 1891. 
SWANSEA.— November 11th and 12th. 
This, the second of the above Society’s ventures, proved, from a 
horticultural point of view, a splendid success, being on the score of 
quantity and quality a very marked advance on that of last year, all the 
open and limited classes being well filled, and in the former class— 
notably in the forty-eights, the competition was of a very high order of 
merit. The first and Becond lots were the finest stands I have seen so 
far this season. 
The first prize for forty-eight was secured by Sir Charles Phillips, 
Bart., Picton Castle, Haverfordwest (Mr. Dumble, gardener). His best 
Japs were Sunflower, Avalanche, Meg Merrilies, Fair Maid of 
Guernsey, Annie Clibran, W. W. Coles, Ralph Brocklebank, Puritan, 
Madame C. Audiguier, M. A. E. Carriere. Incurved : Empress of India, 
Queen of England, Miss Haggas, Lord Alcester, Violet Tomlin, Jeanne 
d’Arc, Princess of Wales, John Doughty, indeed the incurved .through¬ 
out were a perfectly even and clean lot. The second blooms, only less 
meritorious than the above, came from Sir H. H. Vivian, Bart., 
Singleton Park (Mr. Ireland, gardener), and in his incurved the Queen 
family were notably fine, but the stand on the whole had not the even¬ 
ness or finish of the first lot. His Japs, however, were exceedingly good ; 
among them were splendid blooms of Mr. A. H. Neve, Volunteer, 
M. Pigny, Miss A. Hartzhorn (a glorious flower), Mr. E. W. Clarke, &c. 
Mr. Hardy, gardener to J. C. Richardson, Esq., Glanbrydan, was third 
with pretty and fresh blooms. For twenty-four varieties, twelve Jap3, 
twelve incurved, the same order was maintained in the first and second 
with similar quality to above class. Right Hon. Earl of Lisburne, 
Crosswood Park (Mr. Williams, gardener), taking third with a very 
creditable stand. For twelve, six Japs, six incurved, Colonel Wright, 
Gowerton (Mr. Weaver, gardener), was a good first; Mr. Dumble taking 
second place ; and third, Mr. J. Harding, Guiscedwyn House. 
There was a very strong competition, too, in the distinct classes, Mr. 
Ireland taking first for an excellent group of Chrysanthemums ; Mr. 
D. Jenkins second ; and Mr. Hammond, gardener to B. Evans, Esq., 
third. In the plant classes the prizetakers were Messrs. Ireland, 
Hammond, and W. Walters. 
For twenty-four blooms, twelve Japanese and twelve incurved, Mr. 
Ireland was first; Miss Talbot, Penrice Castle (Mr. Milner, gardener), 
second, with very fine quality ; and Mr. E. Gwyn, Neath, third. With 
twelve incurved Mr. Ireland was again first, and Mr. Hammond second. 
For twelve Japanese Mr. Milner was first, Mr. Ireland second, Mr. 
Weaver and Mr. E. Stuck equal thirds. With six reflexed and six 
Anemones Mr. Ireland had matters his own way. For thirty-six blooms 
(eighteen Japanese, eighteen incurved), open to Wales and Monmouth¬ 
shire, Mr. Dumble again scored, closely followed by Mr. Weaver ; 
Mr. Muir, Margam Park, taking the third place. For table plants 
Mr. Morgan, gardener to A. Gilbertson, Esq., Pontardaws, took the first 
place, Mr. Ireland being second, and Mr. Tom Barron, florist, third. 
Mr. Morgan was also first for Cyclamens and third for Primulas, Mr. 
Buckmaster taking first and Mr. Ireland second. Mr. T. Barron and 
Mr. Davidson took honours for bouquets and wreaths in the order of 
their names. 
Fruit was very indifferently shown, but vegetables were excellent, as 
may be imagined when a Shrewsbury veteran enters the lists. Mr. 
Milner of Penrice Castle had a magnificent collection in competition for 
silver cup and prize given by Messrs. Parsons&Co., seedsmen of Swansea, 
with which he took first, and Mr. Ireland of Singleton, with a grand collec¬ 
tion also, taking second. There were other competitions in vegetables 
for prizes given by the Committee and by Mr. James Harris of Swansea, 
but all were overshadowed by the collections above mentioned. The 
amateurs’ and cottagers’ classes were filled with very excellent exhibits, 
and the Chrysanthemum fever might be said to have caught on in the 
district. In addition to special prizes mentioned Mr. Ireland won that 
offered by Messrs. Garaway for best six Japanese blooms ; and Mr. 
Hammond won the silver cup, offered by B. Evans, Esq , for six specimen 
plants. 
Trade exhibits were staged by Mr. J. Harris, Black Pill, Swansea ; 
Messrs. Parsons & Co., Swansea ; Farrant, ‘Swansea, miscellaneous 
tables of plants, &c. ; Mr. Roberts, Uplands, Swansea, a pretty exhibit 
of Apples ; The Neath Potteries, their specialities ; and Messrs. 
W. Clibran & Son of Altrincham stands of cut blooms, new and rare 
varieties, also their new Fern Pteris Clibrani. 
HITCHIN.— November 13th. 
Although this Society does not boast of such wealth as many of 
the Societies existing in more populous districts, it can produce a Chrys¬ 
anthemum Show second to very few indeed. The classes number only 
forty, but the Committee do not believe in offering a large number and 
small prizes ; rather would they have restricted number of classes, and 
substantial prizes, and keen competition. The arrangements were under 
the direction of Mr. W. G. P. Clarke, a hardworking secretary and 
enthusiastic amateur. The Corn Exchange was a suitable building for 
the Exhibition, and viewing the hall as a whole the scene was magnifi¬ 
cent. The entries were quite up to the average, and without doubt the 
quality was in every way superior. The classes for trained specimens 
and bush plants produced numerous entries, which were a strong feature 
in the Show. In the former class Mr. W. Springham, gardener to J. H. 
Tuke, Esq., secured premier honours, closely followed by Mr. James 
Upchurch, gardener ro F. Lucas, Esq., Hitchin, and Wm. Millard, gar¬ 
dener to William Ranson, Esq. The first prize for bush plants was 
taken by the three very bright specimens of Mr. G. Harwoods, gardener 
to A. Ransome, Esq., Hitchin, the second falling to Mr. E. Butler, gar* 
dener to F. Selbolmn, Esq., Hitchin, and the third to W. Springham. 
The first prize for forty-eight blooms, twenty-four incurved, not les9 
than eighteen varieties, or more than two blooms of one variety, twenty- 
four Japanese, distinct, was won by Mr. J. Kipling, gardener to Mrs. 
Osgood, Knebworth Park. The blooms were a picture of neatness 
throughout, as well as being of large form. Amongst these blooms 
being—Incurved : Golden Empress, Alfred Salter, Princess of Wales, 
Bendigo, Lord Alcester, Queen of England, J. Doughty, Miss M. A. 
Haggis, and Empress of India. Japanese: Stanstead White, Mons. 
Berard, Etoile de Lyon, E. Molyneux, Madame J. Laing, Sarah Owen, 
M. C. Audiguier. The second prizewinner, Mr. A. Hornett, gardener to 
G. B. Hudson, Esq., of Proginone Lodge, Hertford. The Japanese were 
good, but the incurves were past their best. The third prize was 
awarded to Mr. Anning, gardener to Capt. Pringle, R.N., Digwell, 
Welwyn. The twelve incurved in Section 1 were of fairly even cha¬ 
racter. Mr. E. Cotton, gardener to A. W. Lines, Esq., and W. Millard 
gaining first and second respectively. The Japanese in the same section 
were of excellent quality, the order being reversed, and W. Millard 
gaining first with Mr. E. Cotton second, and W. W. Pepper, gardener to 
G. Burnand, Esq., Tewin Water, as third. A silver medal and 10s. a» 
first prize, bronze medal and os. as second for eighteen blooms. Nine 
Japanese distinct and nine incurved distinct brought a good number of 
competitors. Of course with Mr. W. G. P. Clark (Secretary) exhibiting 
it would be expected that he would be first, for it i's well known that 
his name has appeared in prize lists all over the country, his bloom, 
were very creditable, and were specimens of what an amateur can do. 
The bronze medal fell to Dr. 0. H. Foster, Hitchin. 
Messrs. A. Hornett and R. Sharp now followed in the next three 
classes as first and second prizewinners respectively. For six incurved, 
Mr. John Anning was third. The first prize stand of Mr. Hornett’s waa 
a fine display of Queen of England. His Stanstead White, in competi¬ 
tion for the prize for six Japanese one variety (white), were so good that 
they were awarded a first-class certificate by the National Chrysanthemum 
Society. Mr. R. Sharp was a good second and Mr. E. Cotton third. But 
it was in the class for six Japanese, one variety (coloured), Mr. Hornett’s 
exhibits were particularly good. The stand of Mons. Berard was in such 
Bplendid condition that probably they are the best ever put on an exhibi¬ 
tion table. Again Mr. Clark far outdistanced all competitors with three 
Mons. Berard and three Empress of India, the stand being awarded a, 
first-class certificate, and one of the latter blooms being the premier 
incurved bloom in the Show. It is worthy of notice that the same 
variety was the best bloom of the class in both Watford and Luton Shows. 
Mr. Osman was second in this class, and Mr. Sanders third. 
The Pompons were poor, and in saying this it may not be out of place 
to say that it was the only exhibit of which it could be said they were 
below the average. The winners were Messrs. George Moules, Hitchin ; 
G. Harwood, and C. R. Smith. The groups were very fine indeed, and 
were quite a feature of the Show. The space occupied was 30 feet, the 
entries numbered five. Between the first three there was little to pick, 
the blooms being about equal, and the arranging such that it was with 
difficulty the Judges decided. Mr. Osman’s was, however, slightly better 
arranged, and following him were Mr. E. B. Lindsell, Hitchin, 
and Mr. Richard Sharp. The cottagers’ classes were well repre¬ 
sented, the principal prizewinner being Mr. George Sanders, Hitchin. 
The fruit, bouquets, vases of Chrysanthemums, and table decorations 
all tended to make a successful Show. 
CUCKFIELD. 
This Society held their annual Show in the Talbot Hotel Assembly 
Rooms, Cuckfield,on the 17th and 18th inst., and it was fairly successful. 
Unfoitunately there was a great falling off in the number of groups, 
which has always been the best feature of this Show, only two being 
staged. This is to be regretted for two reasons. In the first place it is 
not in accord with the object of such societies that a main feature 
should become a minor one; and secondly, it shows either a lack of 
perseverance on the part of local growers at better cultivation and 
greater skill in tasteful arrangement, or an unwillingness on the part of 
their employers to show them. That the latter is the case if the matter 
was placed before them in the proper light cannot be believed after such 
good results in past years. Mr. George Stringer, gardener to R. A. 
Bevan, Esq., Horsgate, was awarded the first prize ; and Mr. J. Mitchell, 
gardener to Mrs. Moberly, Myttens, was second, both with good 
groups of well grown plants, the former being specially clean and bright. 
Specimen plants were not numerous, but good ; Mr. Mitchell and Mr. 
T. Burtenshaw, gardener to W. Pagon, Esq., Hatchlands, being the 
only exhibitors. Primulas were very good. Mr. Burtenshaw was first 
for the Society’s prize for six plants; but the keenest contest was for 
Messrs. Peed & Son’s prizes for a similar number . Mr. J. Mitchell 
here was first, followed by Mr. J, Lingley, gardener to Mr. T. W. Best, 
Harvest Hill; and Mr. Manton, gardener to Mrs. Clifford, Borrer 
Bolney. The latter was first for six Solanums ; and Mr. R. Inglis, 
gardener to T. T. C. Lister, Esq., was the only exhibitor of Cyclamens. 
There were good entries in the cut bloom classes. For twelve in¬ 
curved, open to the county of Sussex, Mr. S. Horscroft, gardener to 
— Potter, Esq., Ardingly, was first with fresh smooth blcoms. They 
were Miss M. Haggas, Violet Tomlin, Princess of Wales, Empress of 
India. Second row : Alfred Salter, Jardin des Plantes, Barbara, Mr. 
Brunlees. Front row: Baron Beust, Cherub, Mrs. Heale, and Mrs. 
W. Shipman. Mr. T. Venn, gardener to W. Sturdy, Esq., Paxhill, Lind- 
field, and Mr. J. Voss, gardener to W. Savill, Esq., Finches, Lindfield, 
followed in the order named. In a similar class for twelve Japanese 
