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5 feet, quality and general effect to be the leading features, there were only 
two exhibitors. The first prize was awarded to Mr. J. Allen, gardener to 
J. Bailey, Esq., Glenfield Hill, Southampton, for a capital group, dwarf 
plants with fresh foliage, and carrying good blooms of the leading varieties. 
Mr. N. Blandford, gardener to Mrs. Haslefoot, Moorhill, West End, 
Southampton, was second. Mr. J. Allen was first for six plants, with large 
handsome specimens freely bloomed, notably Dr. Sharpe and Lord Alcester. 
Second Mr. W. Joy, nurseryman, Shirley, with larger plants, but not quite 
so well bloomed. Mr. Joy was first for six Japanese plants with specimens 
5 feet in diameter and carrying 120 blooms on each plant. The same 
exhibitor was first in the nurserymen’s class with plants somewhat similar 
in character. Mr. E. Wills, gardener to Mrs. Pearce, The Firs, Bassett, 
had the best single specimen of incurved or reflexed with Dr. Sliarpe, 
splendidly coloured, the flowers numbering 150. Mr. Allen and Mr. Joy 
were second and third. 
For twenty-four varieties incurved blooms Messrs. W. & G. Drover, 
florists, Farnham, was first with even, neat, fresh examples, well staged, 
the following being some of the best varieties :—Jeanne d’Arc, Empress of 
India, Lord Ale sier, Hero of Stoke Newington, and Jardin des Plantes. 
Mr. C. Penford, gardener to Sir F. Fitzwygram, Bart., M.P., Leigh Park, 
Havant, was second, his blooms lacking the quality and finish of the first- 
prize collection, Queen of England, Golden Empress of India, Miss Mary 
Morgan, and Lady Hardinge being some of the best. Third Mr. J. Allen. 
Mr. Penford staged the best twenty-four blooms of Japanese Chrysan" 
themums, among which were large fresh examples of Oracle, Balmorean, and 
J. Delaux. Second, Mr. W. Neville, gardener to F. W. Flight, Esq., Corn- 
stiles, Twyford, Winchester—Margaret Marrouch, M. Delaux, and Mdlle. 
Lacroix being specially noteworthy. Mr. Neville had the best twenty-four 
blooms in eighteen varieties, with a clean, even, well-arranged lot; the best 
were M. Marrouch, J. Delaux, Lord Wolseley, and Jeanne d’Arc. Mr. H.W. 
Ward, gardener to the Earl of Radnor, Longford Castle, Salisbury, herein 
made his debut as a Chrysanthemum grower, and some right good examples 
he staged. Third, Mr. J. Allen. Fourth, Mr. C. Warden, gardener to Sir F. 
Bathurst, Bart., Clarendon Park, Salisbury, who in his staging took quite a 
new departure, showing the blooms as grown (which were good) with stems 
and foliage set up on moss, and having an edging on the front of his stand 
of Isolepis gracilis; this exhibit was very conspicuous if not meritorious. 
Messrs. Drover had the best stand of twelve incurved, while Mr. C. Penford 
set up the best twelve Japanese, closely followed by Mr. W. Wildsmith, gar¬ 
dener to the Right Hon. Lord Eversley, Heckfield, Winchfield, all staging 
produce of high merit. For twelve blooms Anemone flowered, and the same 
number of reflexed, Mr. C. Penford was awarded first prizes for very fine 
stands, followed by Messrs. Drover and Wildsmith. 
In the class for twelve blooms shown with foliage as grown, Mr. Allen 
was first, followed by Messrs. Neville, Warden, and Penford. Mr. Molyneux, 
gardener to W. H. Myers, Esq., Swanmore Park, had the best Pompons, 
closely followed by Mr. Wills. Mr. Wildsmith was first for twelve blooms 
not less than eight varieties, conspicuous amongst them being fine flowerB 
of Mdme. C. Audiguier, Golden Queen of England, and Lady Hardinge. 
Second, the Eight Hon. H. Crichton, Netley Castle (gardener, Mr. J. Rey¬ 
nolds). Miss Flight had the best-arranged stand with Chrysanthemums 
and other flowers, which was quite charming in its effect. 
Mr. Ward staged the best Grapes in the class for three distinct varieties, 
Mrs. Pince being very fine in bunch and berry, Gros Guillaume large in berry 
and splendidly coloured, also Muscat of Alexandria. Mr. J. Budd, gardener 
to F. G. Dalgety, Esq., Lockerley Hall, Romsey, was second with fine Muscat 
of Alexandria and Alicante. Mr. T. Hall, gardener to Captain Davison, 
South Stoneham House, was third, his bunch of Alicante being superb in 
every way. Mr. Molyneux had the best three bunches of black Grapes,with 
specimens of Gros Guillaume weighing collectively 16 lbs., perfect in berry 
and colour. Mr. Hall followed with Alicante carrying a dense bloom, while 
Mr. T. Grant, gardener to Major Murray, Ossemsley Manor, Christchurch, 
was third with the same variety in fine condition. Mr. W. Saunders, gar¬ 
dener to J. East, Esq., Longstock House, Stockbridge, was first for three 
bunches of white Grapes, with Muscat of Alexandria, almost faultless. 
Second and third, Mr. Ward and Mr. Budd. Mr. Penford had the best two 
bunches black and white Grapes, while Mr. Ward’s bunch of Gros Guillaume 
weighing 10 lbs. gained, him the premier award. Mr. Wildsmith had the 
best Pine Apple. For four dishes of culinary Apples, any variety, Mr. G. 
Busby, gardener to F. Willan, Esq., Thornhill Park, Bitterne, was first, 
closely followed by Mr. Hall. The former had fine dishes of Lady Henniker, 
Golden Noble, and Waltham Abbey Seedling, Kins of Pippins, Eibston 
Pippin, and Cox’s Orange Pippin gained for Mr. Wildsmith the premier 
award tor dessert Apples, so rich in colour were they ; second, E. H. Goodwin, 
Esq., amateur ; third, Mr. G. Busby ; seventeen entries. Mr. Godwin gained 
first prize for three dishes of kitchen Apples. Mr. Sanders gained a like 
award for four dishes of Pears with extra large specimens of General 
Todtleben, Pitmaston Duchess, Uredale’s St. Germain, and Doyenne du 
Comice ; Mr. R. West, gardener to J. R. W gram, Esq., Northlands, Salisbury, 
second. Mr. Sanders was again first for three! dishes of Pears. Mr. E. H. 
Goodwin had a splendid dish of Filberts, which gained him the first prize. 
Mr. Wills was first for table plants, six Palms ; while the collection of 
Orchids staged by Mr. N. Blandford made quite an imposing array, Calanthe 
Yeitchii and C. vestita rubra having splenaidjspikes of bloom. 
A^egetables were represented by nine collections of eight varieties, and 
grand lots they were. Mr. J. Cox, gardener to R. K. Wyndham, Esq., Cor- 
hampton House, Bishops Waltham, was first, Lyon Leeks (grand), splendid 
Autumn Giant Cauliflowers, White Gem Celery, Rousham Park Onion, and 
Improved Magnum Bonum Potato. Mr. W. Pope, gardener to the Earl of 
Carnarvon, Highclere Castle, Newbury, was second, Tomatoes, Carrots, and 
Cauliflowers being particularly strong. Third, Mr. Sanders. Mr. Budd had 
the best salad. 
Messrs. Lucombe, Pince & Co. staged a fine collection of Apples and 
Pears, the former numbering 180 dishes, while the latter contained fifty-two 
dishes ; all were of large size and splendid colour. Mr. Wildsmith staged 
six Pine Apples, not for competition, which were of fine quality. 
NATIONAL CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY.— NOVEMBER lira AND 12 th. 
A MOST successful Exhibition was opened at the Royal Aquarium, West¬ 
minster, yesterday, and continued on Thursday, the cut blooms being of 
high quality, and the groups from Mr. G. Stevens and Mr. N. Davis some 
of the btBt ever shown at the Aquarium. Fruits, especially Grapes, Apples, 
an i Pears, were extensively and well represented ; the vegetables in com¬ 
petition for Messrs. Sutton & Sons’ and Messrs. E. Webb & Sons’ prizes 
being also of high quality. Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons contributed a most 
tastefully arranged collection of Chrysanthemum and other blooms, Messrs. 
Lee & Sons having having a large collection of Apples, and Messrs. Sutton 
and Sons a similar one of Potatoes. 
One of the principal classes was that for forty-eight incurved, the first 
prize being «£10 ; but, strangely enough, only one exhibitor appeared—Mr. 
C. Penfold, Leigh Park, Havant, and he was awarded the second prize. 
The Veitch Memorial Medal and £5 prize brought four good collections of 
thirty-six incurved blooms, Mr. Gibson, gardener to J. Wormald, Esq., 
Morden Park. Mitcham, taking the coveted honours with grand blooms. 
Mr. E. Berry, gardener to the Countess of Leven and Melville, Roehampton, 
was a close second with very even blooms. For forty-eight blooms Mr. 
J. J. Lewry, gardener to J. Macandrew, Esq., Belmont, Mill Hill, took the 
lead in a strong class with magnificent examples of the best varieties. Mr. 
Ridout was second also with fine blooms. First prizes were also awarded 
to the following exhibitors :—Mr. J. Bettisworth, gardener to R. Ewing, 
Esq., for twenty-four Japanese ; Mr. Shoosmith, gardener to Canon Hodgson, 
Saltwood Rectory, for twelve Japanese and twelve incurved; Mr. Sullivan, 
gardener to D. B. Chapman, Esq., Downshire House, Roehampton, for twelve 
large Anemones ; Mr. E. Sanderson, Willesden, for twenty-four incurved ; 
Mr. C. Langdon, Brooke House, Clapton, and Mr. J. J. Hillier, Priory Road, 
Wandsworth Road, being first in the amateur and metropolitan classes for 
twenty-four and twelve incurved blooms. 
Four handsome groups were staged b)- Mr. G. Stevens and Mr. N. 
Davis, one of Japanese and one of incurved varieties each, and they took 
first and second prizes in the order named. In other plant classes Mr. 
Gilbey, gardener to F. Moore, Esq., Blendon Hall, Bexley, had some of the 
best specimens, evenly trained and well flowered. 
Eight collections of Grapes, twelve bunches were entered, Mr. W. Pratt, 
Longleat Gardens, Warminster, winning the first prize (T8) with beautiful 
Alicantes, Lady Downe’s, and Muscat of Alexandria. Mr. Wallis, Keele 
Hall, Newcastle, Staffordshire, was second, showing a superb bunch of Mrs. 
Pince ; and Mr. Osman, Ottershawe Park, Chertsey, was third. In the class 
for black Grapes Mr. Howe, Park Hill, Streatham, was first with three 
grand bunches of Alicante, weighing 15J lbs. ; Mr. S. Castle, West Lynn, 
Norfolk, following closely with Gros Colman in fine condition, the berries 
of great size. This exhibitor won aHo first with Muscat of Alexandria, 
in the white Grape class, followed by Mr. Wallis. The best Apples were 
from Mr. W. Jacobs, Pet worth, and Mr. C. Ross, Welford Park Gardens, 
Newbury; the first-prize Pears coming from Mr. C. J. Goldsmith, Kelsey 
Manor, Beckenham. Messrs. Sutton & Sons’ prizes for a collection six sorts 
of veg tables brought ten competitors, Mr. A. Miller, gardener to H. Long, 
Esq., M.P., Rood Ashton Park, Trowbridge, being awarded first honours for 
clear even samples of Stamfordian Tomatoes, Rousham Park Hero Onions, 
Cauliflowers, Leeks, Schoolmaster Potatoes, and Sprouts. There were six 
entries for Messrs. Webb’s prizes in vegetables ; Mr. Haines, gardener to 
the Earl of Radnor, Highworth, leading with an admirable collection,the 
Leeks, Cauliflowers, and Onions being wonderfully fine. 
CROYDON. —November 11th And 12tH. 
The Croydon Horticultural Society held their ninth annual autumn 
Show on the above dates. The Chrysanthemums were, of course, the most 
important feature and were shown fairly well, as also was fruit. The fol¬ 
lowing are brief particulars of the awards :— 
Cut Blooms. —Incurved.—The leading class was that for twenty-four 
flowers, and the first prize went to Mr. Gibson, gardener to J. Wormald, 
Esq., Morden Park, for excellent specimens of the best-known varieties. 
Mr. H. Alderman, gardener to G. Hatfield, Esq., Morden Hall, was a moderate 
second; no others competed. For twenty-four incurved flowers, open to 
local gardeners, only, Mr. T. Sadler, gardener to C. Lambert, Esq., Streatham, 
was first and Mr. Rodbourn second; no others in competition. Twelve 
mod-rate blooms secured Mr. Rodbourn the first prize in the next class, Mr. 
Cook being second, and Mr. Ridge, gardener to Lady Ashburton, Addiscombe 
Farm, third ; four others competed. For six blooms Mr. A. Alderman was 
first with medium sized, but fresh and nicely finished flowers ; Mr. Cook was 
second. Six blooms of one variety (three entries).—First Mr. Rodbourn, with 
good specimens of Golden Empress of India; second Mr. Staines, gardener 
to J. Newton, Esq., Parkshill, with Mrs. Dixon ; third Mr. Terry, gardener 
to J. H. Gwyther, Esq., Parkshill, with Mr. G. Glenny. 
Japanese. —Mr. Gibson was again victorious in the principal class for 
these, winning easily with splendid blooms. Mr. H. Alderman was again 
second, and Mr. Rodbourn, gardener to Baroness Heath, Coombe House, 
third. In the local class for twelve Japanese an excellent stand from Mr. A. 
Alderman was an easy first; the flowers were not large, but beautifully 
fresh. Mr. Rodbourn was second, and Mr. Sadler third. For six of one 
variety Mr. A. Alderman was first with M. Delaux, very fine, and third with 
J. Delaux ; Mr. Staines second with Elaine; Mr. Rodbourn equal third with 
Triomphe du Nord. 
Twelve large Anemone-flowered, two entries.—First, Mr. Rodbourn ; 
second, Mr. Cook. The flowers of the first-named exhibitor were excellent. 
Twelve Anemone Pompons, two entries.—First, Mr. Cook; second, Mr. 
Dobson, gardener to Miss Stenning, Addiscombe Road, Croydon. Twelve 
cut blooms, with foliage, seven entries.—First, Mr. vYelstead, gardener to 
Mrs. Lodge, Bramley Hill; second, Mr. Sadler; third, Mr. Rodbourn. 
Groups and Specimens.—Mi-. George Curd, George Street, Croydon, 
took the first prize for a group of Chrj-santhemums, open; it was well 
arranged, and produced a good general effect. Mr. C. S. Bowman, London 
Road, Croydon, was a very good second. Only one collection was staged in 
the local class, a very nice group from Mr. Cook, gardener to J. Ezekiel, 
Esq., Duppas Hill, Croydon, being adjudged first prize. For three plants on 
single stems Messrs. J. Cook and Sadler were first and second respec¬ 
tively. Three Pompons First Mr. Cook, only one entry. Single 
specimen First Mr. Cook (Madame B. Rendatler) : second Mr. Sadler 
(Geo. Glenny). 
