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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
I November 28, ISW. 
S. Barlow, Stakehill, Castleton; Rev. L. Garnett, Christleton Rectory, 
Cheshire ; and J. Davis, Bodenham, Leominster. 
Certificates of merit were awarded to Messrs. R. P. Ker & Sons for a 
splendid group of Cyclamens ; to the Liverpool Horticultural Company 
for groups of Orchids, Ferns, and miscellaneous plants ; to Messrs. Clibran 
and Son, Altrincham, for new Chrysanthemums with capital blooms of 
the following Japanese : Annie ClibraD, Aida, Alberic Lunden, Cesare 
Costa, Elliott F. Shepherd, Eynsford White, Sugarloaf, Yiviand Morel, 
Louis Boehmer, Mrs. Levi, P. Morton, Coronet, Mr. A. H. Neve, Mdlle. 
Marie Hoste,W.H.Lincoln,and Gloiredu Rocher,the same firm haviDgalso 
a splendid stand of single Chrysanthemums which were much admired ; 
and to Mr. R. Owen, Maidenhead, for new seedling Chrysanthemums, three 
of which were certificated—viz , F. W. Flight, G. C. Schwabe, and Mrs. 
Robinson King. Mr. Carling, gardener to Mrs. Cope, Dove Park, 
Woolton, showed a pure white sport from Etoile de Lyon. A special 
certificate of merit was awarded to Messrs. J. Williams & Co, Manure 
Manufacturers, 62, Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, for Williams’ Garden 
Fertiliser. 
Cultural certificates were awarded to Mr. W. Kipps, gardener to 
W. Crosfield, Esq., Walton Lea, for three fine Pine Apples ; to Mr. R. C. 
Towrishend for a fine dish of Onions ; to Mr. R. PinniDgton for a capital 
basket of Grosse Calebasse Pears ; and to Messrs. Dicksons, Limited, 
Chester, for some fine fruit taken from young pyramids growing in their 
nursery. The attendance was hot so good as last year, but still it was 
satisfactory, and was visited by all the leading families in the neigh¬ 
bourhood, including the newly appointed Mayor and Mayoress (Mr. and 
Mrs. J. de Bels Adam) who opened the Exhibition, the Chairman, 
Secretary, and Committee having every reason to be proud of such a 
beautiful Exhibition. 
SALISBURY.— November 17th and 18th. 
The annual Exhibition of Chrysanthemirms, fruit, and flowers was 
held in the County Hall on the above dates, and although there was a 
decrease in the number of entries, there was certainly no falling off in 
the quality of the exhibits staged. The decrease was more noticeable in 
the cut bloom (open) classes, and may be accounted for by the fact that 
the three previous years—thanks to the energy of Dr. F. W. Coates, a 
generous supporter of horticulture in and about Salisbury—four silver 
cups were offered to be competed for, and three of these having been 
won for the third time in succession last year, none had been offered in 
their stead to be competed for this year. 
Groups of Chrysanthemums and of miscellaneous plants made a gcod 
show, the winning ones being efficiently and tastefully arranged. The 
principal class, and one which evoked much local interest, being that in 
which the £10 10s. challenge cup, together with a small money prize 
constituted the premier awards; the plants to be arranged in a semi¬ 
circle of 10 feet by 6 feet, the cup to be won three years in succession 
before becoming the property of any one exhibitor. Mr. Frank Pearce, 
Crane Street, Salisbury, was a good first for well-grown plants, clothed 
with rich green foliage from the pots and most tastefully arranged, 
gradually diminishing in height until the outer row of plants barely 
showed about the edging of Maidenhair Fern which gave finish to the 
whole. The blooms, too, were uniformly large, even, and fresh, and the 
colours well intermixed. This is the second year that Mr. Pearce has 
wan the trophy in succession. Mr. A. Robey, gardener to Captain Green¬ 
wood, Harnham Cliff, Salisbury, was second, and if he had had some 
dwarfer plants for the two outside rows and an edging of Maidenhair 
Fern instead of Panicum variegatum he would have stood a good chance 
of being first. Alderman Lovibond, St. Anne Street, Salisbury, was a 
creditable third. Mr. Haskins, Poultry Cross, Salisbury, was an easy 
first in the amateurs’ class, his plants being dwarf, and capitally grown 
and efficiently arranged, being a bright and attractive group. Mr. 
W. H. Pearce, New Street, was second. 
Three groups of miscellaneous plants were arranged on a space covering 
the same area indicated above. Two of these were very close to each 
other in point of merit, and took the Judges some time to determine 
their relative positions ; the premier position being ultimately accorded 
to Mr. Curry, gardener to Col. Pepper, Milford Hill, Salisbury, for a 
most tastefully arranged and highly effective group. Brightly coloured 
Crotons and Dracaenas and variegated narrow-leaved plants and small 
Palms set at intervals in a carpeting of Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum 
cuneatum), among which the pale green leaves spotted with white of 
Caladium argyrites showed off to great advantage. An edging of Tanicum 
variegatum and Isolepis gracilis and the arching fronds of a healthy 
Palm (Kentia Fosteriana) occupying a central position at the back gave 
an imposing finish to the whole. Mr. A. Robey secured the second prize 
for a capital arrangement, the plants employed being similar to those 
used in the first prize group, except that the variegated-leaved plants, 
which gave it such a light effect, were absent. In his arrangement were 
a few good plants of Oncidium crispum, one having a very fine spike of 
well developed flowers; Cypripedium Lawrenceanum, C. Lowi, and 
Cattleya Bowringiana, which had due weight with the Judges. Mr. 
Frank Pearce was a decent third. 
Specimen plants were not well shown, neither was the cultural skill 
displayed of a high order. With four plants Mr. A. Robey was first, and 
Mr. James Chalk, gardener to George Read, Esq., Westwood, Wilton 
Road, Salisbury, was second. For two specimen plants of Chrysanthe¬ 
mums (open only to those not keeping a regular gardener), Mr. John 
Kaines, Twyford, Winchester, was first with dwarf, healthy, and well 
flowered plants of Berthe Rendatler and Cloth of Gold ; Mr. W. H. 
Pearce, New Street, Salisbury, beiDg second. The same exhibitors 
occupied like positions in the single specimen (open) class ; Mr. Chalk 
being third ; Mr. Kaines Btaging a nice compact plant of Barbara, 
having good sized, solid, even, and fresh flowers. 
Cut blooms were not shown so extensively as in previous years, but 
the quality of the exhibits was quite as good. The chief class was for 
thirty-six blooms, eighteen Japanese and eighteen incurved, to include 
not more than two of any one variety. Mr. Neville, gardener to 
F. W. Flight, Esq , Twyford, Winchester, was first, staging large, solid, 
even, fresh blooms of fine finish, the incurved being Princess of Wales 
(two), Mrs. S. Coleman (two), Princess of Teck (two), Lady Dorothy, 
Miss Haggas (two), Violet Tomlin (two), Mr. Brunless (two), Hero of 
Stoke Newington, Queen of England (two), Alfred Salter (two) ; 
Japanese—Etoile de Lyon (two), Thunberg (two), Triomphe de la rue 
des Chalets, W. W. Coles (two), Meg Merrilies, Mrs. Jesse Clarke, 
Gloriosum, Leon Track, Mrs. Wheeler (two), Sarah Owen, Ralph 
Brocklebank, Edwin Molyneux (two), and Bertha Flight. Mr. W. 
Robinson, gardener to Lord Chief Justice Lopes, Hey wood, Westbury, 
was a good second, his best blooms being Etoile de Lyon (two), George 
Maclure, Louis Boehmer, Lord Alcester, Princess of Wales, Violet Tomlin, 
and Golden Empress of India. The third prize going to Mr. George 
Inglesfield, gardener to Sir John Kelk, Bart., Tedworth, Marlborough, 
for good all-round blooms. 
In the class for eighteen blooms of not hss than twelve varieties 
(open to amateurs only) Mr. W. Follen, gardener to J. D. Willis, Esq., 
Bapton Manor, Codford, near Warminster, was first with blooms of 
Thunberg, Edwin Molyneux (two), Etoile de Lyon (two), Christine, 
Boule d’Or (two), Louis Boehmer (two), Triomphe de la rue des Chalets, 
Mrs. J. Wright, Sarah Owen, Lord Alcester, Alfred Salter, Miss M. A. 
Haggas, Violet Tomlin, Jeanne d’Arc, and Barbara. Mr. J. Voce, 
gardener to Alfred Williams, Esq., Fisherton, Salisbury, was second ; his 
best blooms were Mrs. F. Jameson (two), Etoile de Lyon (two), and Mr. 
H. Cannell. The third going to Mr. W. Batten, of Basingstoke. In the 
class for twelve blooms, not less than six varieties (open only to those 
not employing a regular gardener), Messrs. John Kaines and W. Batten 
took first and second in order, both showing creditable blooms. 
With twelve incurved, not less than eight varieties, Mr. Neville was 
first, staging good blooms of Princess of Wales (2), Mrs. S. Coleman, 
Miss Haggas (2), Hero of Stoke Newington, Queen of England (2)y 
Empress of India, Golden Emoress, and Mrs. Hcale. Second, Mr. W. 
Robinson, his be^t blooms beiDg Princess of Wales, Queen of England, 
Hero of Stoke Newington, Mrs. Norman Davis, and Lord Alcester. Mr. 
G. Tucker, gardener to Major W. P. Clarke, Bellfield, Trowbridge, was 
a good third. Twelve Japanese.—Mr. W. Robinson led the way with a 
very good stand, staging, amongst others, excellent b'ooms of Etoile de 
Lyon (2), Edwin Molyneux, Mrs. E. W. Clarke, Ralph Brocklebank,. 
Condor, George Maclure, Thunberg, and Avalanche. Mr. George Irgle- 
field was a capital second, and Mr. Neville was a good third. Twelve 
blooms reflexed.—First, Mr. W. Robinson, his best blooms being Peach 
Christine (2), Golden Christine, Elsie, Cullingfordi (2), Mrs. For¬ 
sythe (2), Dr. Sharpe, and Cloth of Gold. Mr. G. Tucker was second. 
Only two lots were shown. Messrs. W. Robinson and G. Tucker were 
first and second in that order for twelve blooms of Anemone varieties 
with two good stands. 
Ladies’ classes were well represented. Vase of flowers for table.— 
First, Miss Agnes Flight, Twyford, Winchester, for an arrangement 
consisting of Chrysanthemums, Maidenhair Fern, and Grasses disposed 
to good advantage, with a shoot of Ampelopsis Veitchi with its brightly- 
coloured leaves depending from the top of the centrepiece. Miss- 
Lovibond, St. Anne Street, Salisbury, was second for an arrangement 
which, had a few more flowers been used in its composition, would have 
obtained a higher award. Miss Elsie L. King of Little Durnford, 
Salisbury, was third. For a basket of flowers, foliage, berries, &c , Miss- 
Agnes Flight was a capital first with an exceedingly bright, fresh, and 
tasteful arrangement. Miss Ethel Mary Waters, Stratford Sub- 
Castle, Salisbury, was second : and Miss Elsie M. King was third. Far 
three shoulder sprays Miss A. Flight secured first place for medium¬ 
sized neat arrangements, one—the middle one—being composed cf 
Marie Louise Violets and small autumn leaves, with a base of Adiantum 
cuneatum, and the other two of small Tea Roses. Miss C. A. Mathews 
of Highfield, Salisbury, was second for rather too large arrangements, 
consisting of very suitable flowers—Roman Hyacinths, Niphetos Roses, 
and such like. Miss E. Burt of Winterbourne Daunstrey, near Salisbury, 
was a capital third ; her middle spray prevented her taking a higher 
award. For six buttonholes the prizes went to Miss C. A. Mathews, 
Miss Hodges of Dean, and Miss B. Flight, Winchester, in the order in, 
which their names appear for good arrangements. 
Fruit was shown well, but in very limited numbers. Mr. H. 
Ward, Longford Castle, Salisbury, was the only exhibitor in the class 
for a collection of six kinds, staging Black Alicante and Foster’s Seed¬ 
ling Grapes, Webb’s President Melon, Queen Pine, Beurr6 Clairgeam 
and KiDg of the Pippin Apples. Mr. Chalk was the only competitor in 
the classes for Muscat of Alexandria and Black Alicante Grapes, 
staging large, well coloured bunches in both cases, the Muscats being 
particularly good. In the any other black class Mr. Ward took first 
with well coloured bunches of Lady Downe’s ; Mr. Chalk taking second 
with Gros Maroc. Mr. Ward was also first in the any other white class- 
with Trebbiano. Apples and Pears w r ere well shown by Mr. Thomas 
Hall, gardener to T. Montague, Esq., M.P., South Stoneham House, 
Southampton : and Mr. Fred Smith, gardener to the Bishop of Salisbury, 
The Palace, Salisbury, who took first and second in that order in the 
classes for three varieties of dessert and a like number of culinary 
Apples and dessert Pears. The three varieties of the latter staged by 
Mr. Hall were Pitmaston Duchess, Duchesse d'Angouleme, and Beun>£ 
