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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ November 19, 1885. 
first prize with fresh bright full blooms of Japonnais, Val d’Andorre, M. 
Burnet, J. Delaux, Mad. C. Audignier, Mdlle. Lacroix, Marguerite Marrouch, 
Meg Merrilees, Album plenum. Soleil Levant, Hiver Fleuri, and a grand 
bloom of Etoile du Midi. Mr. Millican, gardener to H. Cobbett, Esq., was 
only one point behind, staging among others grand examples of Boule d’Or, 
Meg Merrilees, and Balmoreau. 
Mr. Carpenter was once more to the fore in the class for reflexed flowers 
with splendid examples; Mr. Plowman a good second, and Mr. Millican a 
close third. In the large-flowered Anemone class the prizes fell to Messrs. 
Carpenter, Plowman, and Millican for stands of nearly equal merit. Mr. 
Plowman staged the best Anenome Pompons, one of the most beautiful 
stands of the season, followed by Messrs. Millican and Lavey. In the class 
for Pompons Mr. Plowman was first, Mr. Lavey second, and Mr. Millican 
third ; but it is a question if all the varieties staged were Pompons, and 
the Judges, assuming they represented the intentions of the Committee, 
awarded the prizes to the best stands. 
“ Three Friends ” provided the means for offering prizes for the best six 
blooms of incurved and best six of Japanese of any one variety. The 
response was most satisfactory. In the incurved section Mr. Burns won 
with grand examples of Lord Alcester, Mr. Carpenter being second with 
Empress of India, and Mr. Goddard third with Jeanne d’Arc. Japanese.— 
First, Mr. Burns, with remarkable blooms of Mdlle. Lacroix; second, Mr. 
Beeves, with about equally fine examples of Madame C. Audiguier ; third, 
Mr. Carpenter, with Fair Maid of Guernsey. 
Plants.—In the class for six dwarf-trained Mr. Plowman was first, fine 
specimens, but not quite in perfection, and sticks too obtrusive ; Mr. Milli¬ 
can second with smaller and better flowered examples ; third, Mr. Lavey. 
In the class of four plants Mr. Caute was the only exhibitor of good 
specimens. He had also the best of two standards, Mr. Millican having 
the best four with stems feet high and beehive-like heads, with nearly 
100 flowers ; he also secured the chief prize for dwarf Pompons, Mr. Plow¬ 
man showing the best standard Pompons. 
The President’s prize for two plants worked with not less than two 
varieties, and for six large-flowering on single stems untrained, were obtained 
by Messrs. Plowman and Millican, who each had at least four varieties 
flowering on each plant. The President’s prize for six untrained plants and 
the Treasurer’s prize for a similar number, not to exceed 3 feet C inches in 
height, and also untrained, were well won by Mr. Beed, gardener to E. 
Petit, Esq. Mr. Goddard staged the best Primulas and Mr. Beeves the best 
table plants, among them Aralia Chabrieri and Jacaranda mimosmfolia, 
showing how well they are adapted for this purpose. Mr. G. Masters con¬ 
tinues the Secretary of this excellent Society, and the value of his services 
has been recognised by the members. 
WESTON-SUPER-MARE— NOVEMBER 12th. 
The first Exhibition of this newly formed Society was a decided success, 
and under the able management of Mr. W. Pain, and an active committee 
of gardeners and amateurs, there is no doubt the autumn Show will soon 
attain to the same importance as that held during the summer. A fairly 
liberal schedule was framed, but as it was decided to localise the competi¬ 
tion the number of exhibitors was somewhat limited, and next season with 
various open classes, as well as the experience gained by local growers, we 
may safely anticipate a great advance in both numbers and quality of the 
exhibits. The Victoria Hall is well adapted for such a show, but at times 
was scarcely large enough to hold the numerous visitors. The best six 
plants of large-flowered varieties of Chrysanthemums were staged by Mr. W. 
Brooks, among these being very creditable specimens of Mrs. Dixon, Gloria 
Mundi, Plenipo, and Mrs. Glenny; Mr. W. Hughes, gardener to H. Pethick, 
Esq., was a close second, his best being Julia Lagravere, Pink Christine, 
and Jardin des Plantes. Mr. W. Holland, gardener to W. Ash, Esq., was 
first with four specimens in which Japanese varieties were admitted, having 
untrained freely flowered plants of Mrs. Bundle, Mr. Glenny, Source d’Or, 
and Elaine; Mr. W. Horstinan was second, and Mr. J. Matthews, gardener to 
S. S. Knyfton, Esq., third. Mr. W. Brooks was easily first with four plants of 
Japanese varieties, these consisting of beautifully flowered Bouquet Fait, 
Source d’Or, James Salter, and Baronne de Prailley : Mr. W. Hughes was 
second. Mr. Brooks was also successful with trained Pompons, standard 
large-flowered varieties and pyramids, other successful exhibitors being 
Messrs. H. B. Farington, W. Holland, and W. Hughes. The best group of 
miscellaneous plants wa3 arranged by Mr. S. J. Day, gardener to W. P. 
Emerton Esq.; Mr. Brooks being second, and Mr. H. Hughes third ; and 
with other plants and Ferns Messrs. W. Holland, W. Brooks, S. J. Day, and 
H. Hughes were the principal prizewinners. 
Many of the cut blooms shown were most creditable to the growers, 
some of whom were amateurs, but all the incurved especially would have 
been improved by a little “cupping up” and “dressing.” With twelve 
incurved Mr. W. Brooks took the lead, his best blooms being of Golden 
Empress of India, Jardin des Plantes, Nil Desperandum, Prince Alfred, 
Princess of Teck, and White Venus. M. W. Hughes was a close second, his 
best being Empress of India, Cherub, Barbara, and Empress Eugenie. 
Mr. Ash staged the best six incurved, Empress of India, Princess of Teck, 
and Venus being the most perfect; Mr. H. Horstford was a good second, 
and Mr. E. J. Day third. Mr. W. Hughes was first with twelve Japanese, 
his stand including Fair Maid of Guernsey, Baronne de Prailly, Bronze 
Dragon, Yellow Dragon, and Comtesse de Beauregarde in good condition ; 
Mr. W. Brooks was a close second, and Mr. J. Fox a good third. The last 
two were respectively first and second with Anemone-flowered varieties. 
Mr. W. Brooks had the best bouquet; Mr. S. J. Day being second, and 
Mr. W. Pain third, all showing creditably; while Messrs. Brooks, Hughes, 
and Pain had the best epergnes of choice flowers. The last named arranged 
an extensive display of dried natural Grasses and artificial wreaths, as well 
as lovely wreaths and crosses of natural flowers and Ferns, not for competi¬ 
tion, and which fully deserved the admiration bestowed upon them. 
The display of fruit was not a large one, but included good examples of 
Grapes, Apples and Pears. In the class for black Grapes Mr. W. Daffurn, 
gardener to Mr=. H. T. Walker, was easily first with very well finished 
Alicante ; Mr. T. Palmer being second with the same variety, and Mr. E. J. 
Day third, each showing creditably. Mr. W. Daffurn staged, but not for 
competition, three grand bunches of Gros Guillaume, these weighing in 
the aggregate about 18 lbs., and were beautifully finished, and the Judges 
recommended that a special prize be awarded for them. With four dishes 
of Pears Mr. E. J. Day was first, and Mr. Knight second. The best single 
dish of Pears, Marie Louise of good size, was staged by Mr. E. Wheeler, 
gardener to Miss Charrington ; and Mr. C. Bowe, gardener to J. C. Cape! 
Cure, Esq., was a good second with Beurre Diel. Mr. J. Tilley, gardener 
to Col. Cotgrave, was first with four varieties of dessert Apples, and Mr. J. 
Matthews sesond, the last named being also successful with four varieties 
of culinary sorts. The best single dish of culinary Apples, Warner’s King 
in good condition, was shown by Mr. J. Jakeway, and Mr. E. J. Day was 
second. Several very excellent collections of vegetables were shown, Mr. J. 
Tilley being a good first with really fine dishes of Veiteh’s Autumn Giant 
Cauliflower, Sutton’s new Intermediate Carrot, Magnum Bonum Potatoes, 
Sutton’s Sulham Prize Celery, good Seakale, Perfection Tomatoes, White 
Stone Turnips and Onions; Mr. J. Day was a creditable second, and equal 
thirds were awarded to Messrs. W. Hughes and W. Jullick. 
BATH.—Novembek 11th And 12TH. 
Although as far as specimen plants were concerned this Exhibition 
scarcely equalled preceding on's, it was, on the whole, highly successful, 
and it is to be hoped would to a certain extent lessen the ill effects of 
the great loss experienced by the Bath Floral Fetes Committee at the 
September Show. So well attended was this Chrysanthemum Show that 
we were unable to take a detailed report, especially of the classes for 
cut flowers, while it was no easy matter to critically examine the grand lot 
of fruit and vegetables in competition. 
The best six trained large-flowered Chrysanthemum plants were ex¬ 
hibited by Mr. E. Silcox, gardener to W. Vowles, Esq., these consisting of 
Venus, Mrs. Bundle, Lord Derby, Empress of India, Mrs. Dixon (this plant 
g lining silver medal of National Chrysanthemum Society), and Princess of 
Wales, all in fairly good condition ; the second prize going to Mr. J. C. 
Morris, gardener to B. B. Cater, Esq., who had a very creditable lot; and 
Mr. G. Tucker, gardener to Major W. P. Clarke, was third. In a corre¬ 
sponding class for four plants Mr. B. W. Southard, gardener to F. J. 
Walker, Esq., was first, Mr. HeDry Scott second, and Mr. A. A. Walker 
third, some of the specimens shown being very praiseworthy. The first 
prize for three standards trained was awarded to Mr. W. Taylor, gardener 
to S. P. Budd, Esq., who was followed by Mr. W. J. Browne, both exhibiting 
creditably ; and Mr. H. Marchant, gardener to T. Jolly. Esq., was third. A 
grandly flowered plant of Mrs. Bundle staged by Mr. J. Lee, gardener to 
T. M. Miller, Esq., gained that exhibitor the first prize fora single specimen 
and also a special prize of £2 2-s. Equal seconds were awarded to Messrs. 
Silcox and J. Moms, the former having a good plant of Mrs. Bundle, and 
the latter a huge flatly trained Japanese Peter the Great. The latter 
exhibitor was also first for a pyramid of the same variety, and Mr. Silcox 
was first for a pyramid Pompon. The best six trained Pompons were 
staged by Mr. Tucker, but these and the other exhibits in that class gave 
evidence of the severity of the early frosts experienced. Tho first prize 
for six trained Japanese was awarded to Mr. W. J. Brown, who had Hiver 
Fleuri, L’lle des Plaisirs, Album Plenum, Duchess of Albany, Madame 
Bertie Bendatler, and Mons. Plancheneau in excellent condition. Mr. J. 
Southard was second, and Mr. W. Nash third. With six conservatory plants 
the prizewinners were Messrs. J. Morris, E. Silcox, and A. Hawkins, who 
were placed in the order named, all having formally trained plants of in¬ 
curved sorts. A special prize of £5, offered for six Chrysanthemums, three 
to be incurved and three Japanese varieties, combining best foliage and 
bloom with natural growth, was well won by Mr. J. Southard, who had 
medium-sized freely flowered examples of Prince Alfred, Golden Empress, 
Queen of Whites, Peter the Great, Madame Bertie Bendatler, and an un¬ 
named variety. Four fine groups of Chrysanthemums were arranged, all 
being nearly equal in merit, and as a consequence the Judges’decisions were 
not generally considered satisfactory. Mr. Gay, gardener to L. Daubeny, 
Esq., was placed first, his group comprising much the finest blooms, though 
these were not so plentiful as in the other groups. Mr. J. Morris was a 
good second, Mr. W. Taylor third, and certificate of merit was awarded to 
Mr. A. A. Walters. 
Classes were also provided for various flowering and fine-foliage plants, 
and in every case the competition and quality of the exhibits was good. 
The best miscellaneous group was arranged by Messrs. Cooling & Son, 
Bath, who had an excellent assortment of fine-foliaged and flowering plants, 
rather too neatly, arranged, however, the pots being somewhat conspicuous. 
Mr. W. C. Drummond was second, his group including larger plants, 
but lacking finish in the arrangement; and the third prize went to Mr. T.M. 
Miller. Bouvardias were well shown by Messrs. G. Garraway, E. Miller, 
gardener to F. Tagart, Esq., and Messrs. Cooling & Son ; Poinsettias by 
J. Durbin, gardener to J. Tredwell, Esq.,E. Miller, and B. Hopkins, gardener 
to John Baily, Esq., Frome ; Cyclamens by Messrs. A. A. Walters and 
G. Garraway ; Primulas by Mrs. Walker, Mr. H. Lord, and Mrs. Howe ; six 
ornamental-foliaged plants by Messrs. W. C. Drummond, E. E. Bryant, and 
H. Mardon ; and table plants by Messrs. G. Cooling & Son, E. Miller, and 
B. Hopkins, who received the prizes in the order named in each instance. 
There was a marked increase in the number of cut blooms iu competition, 
and in many cases the quality was good, though not yet up to the form dis¬ 
played at the shows held around London. In the class for twenty-four 
blooms of large-flowered varieties in not less than twelve varieties there 
were about twelve competitors, the first prize going to Mr. C. W. Cook, 
gardener to J. Taylor, Esq., Circencester, whose stands included excellent 
examples of Queen of England, Jeanne d’Arc, J. Salter, Lord Alcester, 
Princess of Wales, Mrs. Heale, Prince Alfred, Nil Desperandum, Jardin des 
Plantes, Princess Teck, Lady Hardinge, and Mrs. Bundle. Mr. E. 
Miller was second, several rough blooms Bomewhat marred his exhibit; 
and Mr. W. Iggulden third, the latter’s stands including rather too many 
whites; and Mr. J. Marshall was highly commended. The class for twelve 
blooms, from which exhibitors in the preceding class were excluded, was a 
poor one. Mr. Gay was first and Mr. B. Bichards second, while for six 
blooms Mr. Waite was first, B. Hopkins second, and W. Taylor third. There 
were eleven stands of twelve Japanese blooms, the majority of them being 
meritorious. Mr. W. Iggulden was placed first, his stand including fine 
fresh examples of Fair Maid of Guernsey, Madame C. Audiguier, Thunberg, 
Comte de Germiny, Belle Paule, Val d’Andorre, J. Delaux, Meg Merrilees, 
and Grandiflorum; Mr. E. Miller was a close second, and Mr. J. Marshall 
