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from Mr. E. S. Cole, Woodside Gardens, Sn:yd Park, Bristol, including the 
varieties Lady Margaret, Empress, Georges Sands, Gluck, Fleur de Marie, 
Prince of Anemones, Acquisition, and Margaret of Norway. Mr. T. J. 
Sadler and Mr. Chadwick were second and third, one stand being disqualified 
for containing blooms of Emperor, which was considered as a Japanese 
Anemone, though it has been frequently shown in stands of large Anemones. 
Mr. Molyneux took the lead with twelve Anemone Pompons, having bright 
blooms of Mr. Astie, Perle, Antonius, Margaret de Coi, Regulus, Madame 
Montels, Marie Stuart, and Miss Nightingale. Mr. Cole contributed the best 
six Japanese Anemones, showing two blooms each of Madame Brethie Pigmy, 
Sceur Dorothee Souille, and Madame Clos. Mrs. Springbett followed with 
Fabian de Mediana, Sceur Dorothea Souille, and Madame Clos. A beautiful 
collection of twelve Pompons from Mr. Molyneux srained the premier prize 
in the class. The varieties were Pygmalion, La Purdt6, President, Black 
Douglas, Eleonore, Golden Circle, Prince of Orange, Adele Prissette, 
Madame Marthe, Rose d’Amour, and Prince Victor. 
Groups of Chrysanthemums constituted the principal portion of the 
display in the plant classes, the specimens not being very remarkable. In 
the amateurs’ class for a group to occupy a space of 50 square feet Mr. C. 
Orchard easily won the premier honours with a very beautiful and tastefully 
arranged group of well-grown plants, bearing handsome blooms, both 
incurved and Japanese being admirable, while a suitable proportion of 
dwarf plants afforded an agreeable finish to the group. The handsome 
reflexed variety Cullingfordi was very good, as was aUo M. Henri Jacotot. 
Mr. IV. Webster, gardener to Mrs. Croll, Mavis Bank, Grange Road, Upper 
Norwood, and Mr. C. S. Bowman, London Road, Croydon, were second and 
third, each putting up bright effective collections. Two classes we e devoted 
to nurserymen’s groups, one for incurved varieties and the other for 
Japanese, the principal prizes being secured by Mr. G. Stevens, Putney, and 
Messrs. J. Laing & Co., Forest Hill; followed by Messrs. J. Carter & Co., 
and G. Edwards, Balham. In the other plant classes the best specimens 
were shown by Messrs. E. Cherry, Weston, Portway, W. Clark, and Howes. 
First-class certificates were awarded for the following new varieties, a 
bronze sport from Queen of England, shown by Messrs. J. Carter & Co., 
being commended. 
J/. John Laing (J. Laing & Co.),—A Japanese variety, with bloom3 of 
excellent substance, the florets fluted, recurved, and of a dark bronze red; 
very distinct and effective. 
Madame Laing (J. Laing & Co.).—A Japanese variety. The florets 
broad and flat, white, with a tinge of purple or blush. The blooms come of 
good size and are then very handsome. 
KINGSTON-ON-THAMES— November 10th and 11th. 
The ninth annual Show of the Kingston and Surbiton Chrysanthemum 
Society was held in the Drill Hall at Kingston on Tuesday and Wednesday, 
and, as usual with the exhibitions of this flourishing and well-managed 
organisation, was a great success. Several of the most renowned growers 
in the south of England were amongst the exhibitors, the competition was 
good in most of the classes, and the exhibits were well up to the average 
m point of quality. Great interest was vested in the competition for what 
may be described as the most important prize—namely, the challenge vase 
for forty-eight cut blooms, which must be won twice by one exhibitor. As 
many readers may remember, Mr. Molyneux, gardener to W. H. Myers, 
Esq., Swanmore Park, Bishop’s Waltham, secured a previous cup with two 
consecutive wins, and he was also successful last year, so that a victory on 
the present occasion would insure the secmd cup finally passing into his 
possession. His old and able opponent, Mr. Gibson, gardener to J. Wormald, 
Esq., Morden Park, Mitcham, was, however, known to be showing remark¬ 
ably well, and thus the result of the struggle between the two was watched 
with the keenest interest. The verdict was in favour of Mr. Molyneux, 
who has thus a splendid record of four consecutive victories, and the 
superiority of his blooms was even more marked on the present than on 
previous occasions. Details of results in this and other classes are as 
follows :— 
Challenge Vase. —For twenty-four Japanese and twenty-four incurved 
flowers, Mr. Molyneux was first with grand specimens of the following, 
the names being read from left to right :—Japanese, back row—Fair Maid 
of Guernsey, Sceptre Toulouse, Belle Pauline, Yal d’Andorre, Criterion, 
Madame C. Audiguier, J. Delaux, and Baron de Prailly. Middle row— 
M. Ardene, Soleil Levant, Madame B Rendatler, Balmoreau, Meg Merrilies, 
Boule d’Or, Dormillior, and Duchess of Albany. Front row — Mdlle. 
Lacroix, Margaret Marrouch, Mons. Burnet, Golden Dragon, Madame de 
Sevin, Elaine, John Laing, and Album Plenum. Incurved, back row—Lord 
Alcester (a very fine bloom), Princess of Wales, Emily Dale, Alfred Salter, 
Golden Empress, Mrs. Howe, Empress of India, and Queen of England. 
Middle row—Lord Wolseley, Jardin des Plantes, Prince Alfred, Princess of 
Teck, Hero of Stoke Newington, Jeanno d’Arc, Empress Eugenie, and Sir 
Stafford Carey. Front row—Laly Harlinge, Nil D.-sp randum, Eve, Lady 
Carey, Mr. Bunn, Rev. J. Dix, Barbara, and Mrs. Heale. The blooms were 
remarkable both for size and symmetry, and also for ‘‘ finish,” for which Mr. 
Molyneux’s flowers are famous. Mr. Gibson was second, showing Japanese 
varieties excsptionally well, and with incurved flowers as good as, if not 
better than, he has shown before here. Mr. E. Coombs, gardener to W. Furz°, 
Esq , Teddington, was a very fair third ; and Mr. Rogers, gardener to C. S. 
Wilde, Esq., Cheam House, Cheam, fourth. Two other collections were 
shown. It may be said that the Japanese blooms in the stands of Messrs. 
Molyneux and Gibson were about even in point of merit, but the Swanmore 
incurved flowers were far in advance of those from Morden Park, while those 
in turn were distinctly ahead of the Teddington blooms. 
Cut Blooms. —Incurved.—The chief class was that for twenty-four 
flowers, and Mr. Molyneux again won easily, showing the same varieties as 
those already named, and including some v.ry fine specimens. Mr. G. 
Woodgate, gardener to Lord Wolverton, Warren House, Kingston, was 
second, showing much smaller but wonderfully neat blooms. Mr. Coombs 
was third, and Messrs. W. & G. Drover,nurserymen, Fareham, fourth. One 
other stand was in competition. For twelve blooms Mr. A. Carter, gardener 
to Alderman and Sheriff Evans, Ewell Grove, Ewell, was first; Mr. G. King, 
gardener to R. Few, Esq., Wolsey Grange, Esher, second ; and Mr. 
Watson, gardener to Captain Cundy, Soutbborough Park, third. Three 
other stands were shown. For six blooms Mr. Benson secured the first 
prize very easily, showing Empress of India, Queen of England, Golden 
Empress, Lo d Alcester, Hero of Stoke Newington, and Lord Wolseley, all 
good. Mr. Slade was second. The class for six blooms of one variety found 
Mr. Molyneux again to the fore with fine specimens of Princess of Wales, 
this being the fourth time consecutively he has won the prize in this class 
with the same variety. Mr. Benson was second with good blooms, and Mr. 
King third. Ten collections of six were staged by previous non-prize¬ 
winners. Mr. Trussler, gardener to J. Shand, Esq., Fullbrooks, Old Malden, 
being first; Mr. Holden, gardener to Mrs. Izod, Esher, second ; and Mr. F. 
Cawte, gardener to D. Brand, Esq., Ashdown Lodge, Walton, third. 
Japanese—twenty-four blooms.—First, Mr. Molyneux ; second, Mr. 
King ; third, Mr. Woodgate ; fourth, Mr. Munro, Cambridge House 
Twickenham. The first-prize flowers were excellent, but it was evident 
that the exhibitor had thrown his strength into the cup class. Five stands 
were staged in all. Five were also in competition with twelve blooms, the 
first prize going to Mr. A. Carter, the second to Messrs. Drover, and the 
third to Mr. Hold;n. Both first and second were fairly good. For six 
blooms Mr. Benson, gardner to W. H. Roots, Esq., Canbury House, 
Kingston, was first with excellent flowers of Mdlle. Lacroix, Boule d’Or, 
M. Fa-ren, Yal d’Andorre, Meg Merrilees, and The Sultan. Mr. Slade, 
gardener to Lady Bowater, Richmond Park, was second ; and Mr. Read, 
Broadwater House Gardens, Oatlands Park, third. For six blooms of one 
variety only Mr. Molyneux was an easy first with magnificent specimens of 
Belle Pauline, Mr. Slade was placed second with Madame Audiguier, and 
Mr. King third with Mdlle. Lacroix. Two others exhibited. No less than 
eleven entered in the class provided for those who had not previously won a 
prize. Mr. Glover, gardener to W. Evill, Esq., Worcester Court, Worcester 
Park, was first, Mr. F. Cawte second, and Mr. Rosier, Gordon House, Ham 
Common, third. 
For twelve reflexed flowers, Mr. Molyneux was again first, showing 
beautiful specimens of:—Back row—Mdlle. Madeline Tezier (2), Golden 
Christine, aud Cloth of Gold. Middle row—Distinction, Dr. Sharpe, Golden 
Christine, and Cloth of Gold. Front row—Phidias, Cullingfordi (2), and 
Pink Christine. The second prize went to Mr. Coombs, and the third to 
Mr. Slade. 
Twelve Anemone-flowered:—First Mr. Gibson with the following :— 
Back row—Lady Margaret 12, splendid flowers), Gluck, and Acquisition. 
Middle row—Mrs. Pithers, Georges Sand, Gluck, and Prince of Anemones. 
Front row—Fleur de Marie, Prince of Anemones, Madame Goderau, and 
Georges Sand. The second prize was awarded to Mr. Slade, and the third to 
Mr. Molyneux. The last-named exhibitor showed Japanese Anemone-flowered 
varieties splendidly, and was awarded the first prize. His stand was com¬ 
posed of the following varieties :—Fabian de Mediana, Soeur Dorothee 
Souille, Mdlle. Cabrol, and Margaret Yillageoise. Mr. Benson was first for 
twelve, bunches of Anemone Pompons, the following varieties being 
shown :—Astrea, Grace Darling, Mabel, Miss Nightingale, Antonius, Jeanne 
Hatchett, Marguerite de Coi, and Firefly. Mr. Molyneux was placed 
second. 
Groups. —For the best collection of Chrysanthemums in pots, Mr. J. 
Buss, gardener to A. S. Price, Esq., Parkside House, Ewell, secured the 
premier prize. Sturdy, healthy plants, with flowers of good size and 
admirably arranged, gained him the award. Mr. Glover was placed second, 
and Mr. Moorman, gardener to Miss Christy, Coombe Bank, Kingston Hill, 
third. All these groups were of great excellence, the dwarf plants of Val 
d’Andorre and others less than 2 feet high with splendid foliage and blooms, 
in the first-prize arrangement, attracting much attention. 
For six dwarf-trained incurved specimens with single stems Mr. King 
was first with Mr. G. Glenny, Prince of Wales, Mrs. Geo. Bundle, Mrs. 
Dixon, Barbara, and Golden Empress, the three first-named being very fine 
plants. Mr. H. Trussler was a very close second. Mr. Sallows, gardener to 
J. J. Flack, Esq., Hampton Road, Twickenham, was adjudged the first prize 
for three plants, showing Prince Alfred, Mrs. Dixon, and Mr. G. Glenny. 
No others competed. Mr. King was first with Mrs. George Bundle for a 
single specimen, and Mr. Sallows second with the same variety, Mr. Elliott, 
gardener to Mrs. Harrison, Leyton House, Mortlake, was to the fore with 
three standards, the varieties being Mr. Geo. Glenny, Mrs. G. Bundle, and 
Mrs. Dixon, beautifully trained specimens. Mr. Trussler was second with 
excellent plants, and Mr. Sallows third. 
For three trained Japanese Mr. G. King took first prize, showing grandly 
flowered plants of Bouquet Fait, Safranum, and La Nymphe. Mr. Sallows 
received the s°cond prize, and Mr. Trussler the third. The two last-named 
exhibitors were first and second respectively for a single plant. 
For a miscellaneous group of plants Mr. Glover, with a bright and 
nicely arranged collection, including Orchids, Carnations, Chrysanthemums, 
Primulas, &c., interspersed with Ferns, Crotons, and other foliage plants; 
and Mr. Tilsell, gardener to R. Graves, Esq., Hatfield House, Twickenham, 
with a most tastefully and delicately arranged group, largely composed of 
Ferns and fine-foliage plants, were placed equal first. A third prize was 
awarded, but the card was not placed on the group. 
Table Plants. —Mr. Waite, gardener to Colonel the Hon. W. P. Talbot, 
Glenhurst, Esher, was first for nine plants; Mr. Bates, gardener to Mrs. 
Meek, Poulet Lodge, Twickenham, second ; and Mr. King third. For s'x 
plants Mr. H. Trussler was placed first, Mr. Buss second, and Mr. Carter 
third, all staging neat, fresh, and clean examples. Prizes were also offered 
for amateurs and cottagers; but their exhibits, though many were fairly 
good, were only of local interest. Some remarkably pretty vases of cut 
flowers, berries, and foliage, and others of Ferns and Grasses, were much 
admired. 
New Chrysanthemums. —Blooms of half a dozen new varieties were 
staged, and after undergoing a close examination by the Judges certificates 
were awarded for the following 
Belle Pauline (exhibited by Mr. Molyneux).—It is a Japanese variety ; 
large full bloom, with flat long drooping florets, white clearly margined 
with deep lilac or light purple. A very fine and, as grown, very charming 
variety. A similar honour was awarded to Messrs. T. Jackson & Son for 
blooms of the same variety. 
Boseum Superhum. —Large full symmetrical blooms, with rather narrow, 
drooping, but only slightly twisted florets ; prevailing colour pink suffused 
with amber. This is also a Japanese form, somewhat like Margot, and was 
exhibited by Messrs. Jackson. 
