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third. The beat twelve Anemone-flowered were staged by Mr. E. S. Cole, 
gardener to W. Pethick, Esq., who had good blooms of Madame Berthie 
Digny, Soeur Dorothde Souille, Lady Margaret, and Empress ; Mr. E. Miller 
was second, and Mr. H. Derham third. The latter was first for eighteen 
blooms in six varieties, and shown with long stems and foliage, Mr. Gay 
being second, and Mr. J. Hobbs commended. The best stand of twelve 
incurved in four distinct colours was shown by Mr. E. W. Cook, Queen of 
England being very fine; Mr. J. Marshall was second, and Mr. H. Derham 
third, Mr. F. Hooper was first with Pompons, Mr. H. Hooper second, and 
Mr. Jolly third. The silver medal of the National Society for best bloom 
in the Show was awarded to Mr. W. Iggulden for a fine example of Empress 
of India. Yases and bouquets of cut flowers and baskets of autumn leaves 
and berries were shown in the usual excellent manner, the latter being very 
numerous and beautiful, and with these Mr. G. Head was first, Mr. E. T. 
Hill second, and Miss H. Ashman third. The prizewinners with bouquets 
were Messrs. G. Garraway, W. H. Mould, and Mr. E. Thomas; and with 
vases Messrs. E. T. Hill, H. MardoD, and E. S. Cole. 
It is in the fruit section where the Bath Show is in advance of the 
majority of kindred societies, Grapes, Pears, and Apples being the most 
conspicuous. The prizes are by no means liberal, and a considerable 
number of fruiterers invariably take a proportion of the prizes, but in spite 
of these drawbacks a grand show of fruit and vegetables was formed. With 
a collection of six varieties of fruits Mr. W. Nash, gardener to the Duke of 
Beaufort, was placed first, his Alicante and Muscat of Alexandria Grapes, 
Golden Gem Melon, Medlars, Hacon’s Incomparable Pears, and Harding’s 
Nonesuch Apple being all very good. Mr. W. Iggulden was a close second, 
his collection including a good dish of Bananas, Doyennb du Comice Pears, 
and Alicante Grapes. The third prize was won by Mr. W. Bannister, 
gardener to H. St. Vincent Ames, Esq. Mr. Nash was easily first for four 
bunches of Grapes in two varieties, having fine bunches of Alicante and 
fairly good Muscat of Alexandria. Mr. W. Taylor, gardener to Alderman 
Chaffin, was a good second, his bunches of Alicante and Gros Colman being 
rather small but well finished. Mr. Nash was also first in the class for any 
black Grapes, but was somewhat favoured, as his bunches of Alicante, 
though very fine, were not well coloured. Mr. W. Taylor was again second 
with the same variety, small in bunch, but beautifully finished ; and Mr. E. 
Chedzey, gardener to W. Duck, E3q., was third with fine bunches of Alicante, 
which many seemed to think should have been first. Not many white 
Grapes were shown, Mr. J. Ellicott, gardener to H. W. Tugwell, Esq., being 
easily first with beautifully-coloured Muscat of Alexandria ; Mr. G. W. 
Shelton, gardener to W. K. Waite, Esq., being second with the same 
variety. There were nine lot3 of six varieties of Pears staged, and in this 
class the Judges followed the rather unusual course of awarding the prizes 
to the generally evenest in appearance, all being fit for the table, and as a 
consequence much the finest collection, staged by Mr. W. Bannister, was 
passed. Mr. W. J. Smith was placed first with fairly good dishes of Marie 
Louise, Louis Bonne of Jersey, Beurre Bose, BeurrbDiel, Beurre de Capiau- 
mont, and Beurre d’Aremberg. Mr. E. Smith was second, and Mr. E. Hall 
third. Sixteen collections of four dishes of Peara were staged, Mr. F. Lord 
leading with Marie Louis*, Glou Morgeau, Beurre Bose, and Duchesse 
d’Angouleme. Second Mr. W. Bodman. Third Mr. W. Bush. Thirty-four 
entered in the class for one dish of Pears, Mr. A. Hall winning first prize 
with Marie Louise, Mr. Bush following with the same variety ; and Mrs. 
Howe was third. Dessert Apples ware very numerously and well shown, 
such sorts as Cox’s Orange Pippin, King of Pippins, Kerry Pippin, Blen¬ 
heim Pippin, Ribston Pippin, and Cornish Gillyflower being the most 
popular. Mr. G. Hallett was first with six varieties ; Mr. Garraway second; 
and Mr. E. Hall third, while other successful exhibitors of Apples were 
Messrs. Biss, F. Ford, W. Evry, W. Webber, W. J. Smith, H. Taylor, Mrs. 
Deane, and Col. Grant. The collections of vegetables were highly credit¬ 
able, immense heaps of the different sorts being shown. ^The prizewinners 
were Messrs. Garraway, T. Evry, and W. Tylee. 
LEICESTER. 
The sixth annual Show of this Society was held last week at the Free¬ 
men’s Arms Hotel, Aylestone Road, and was opened by the Mayor (Aider- 
man Hart). The room was tastefully decorated with evergreens and 
flowers by Mr. W. J. Iliffe, florist, Market Street. The table decoration of 
Mr. W. J. Iliffe was very highly commended by the Judges, and awarded a 
special prize; and plants for decoration were kindly lent by Mr. G. Boyes, 
Aylestone Park, Mr. John Sargent, Mr. J. Read, Mr. H. Jordan, Mr. J. 
Burn, and Mr. J. D. Harris. The blooms were a great advance on last year, 
and special mention should be made of a box of eighteen incurved of Mr. 
S. Collett, which was deservedly awarded the first prize, and which con¬ 
tained splendid specimens of the Empress of India, Lord Wolseley, General 
Slade, Refulgence, John Salter, and Golden Empress. Mr. Collett’s box of 
twelve Japanese also obtained the honours—viz., Lady Selborne, James 
Salter, and Madame Audiguier. The three blooms in Class 7—viz., Lord 
Wolseley, Empress of India, and Prince Alfred—were especially fine, for 
which Mr. Collett obtained the first prize. Mr. R. A. Rundel of London 
exhibited for non-competition a box of Pompons, and also a box of 
incurved varieties, which were very fine. Mr. H. Woodfield of Thurmaston 
Pottery exhibited a collection of fancy pots* and Mrs. Groocock several 
baskets of dried flowers. The Judges were Messrs. G. R. Faire, Barkby ; 
Mr. John Burn, Abbey Park; and Mr. A. Angus. The Mayor compli¬ 
mented the Secretary upon the result of the Show, and said gieat credit 
was due to him for the efforts connected with the working and carrying out 
in such a successful manner the arrangements. At least 2000 persons 
visited the Exhibition during the afternoon and evening. 
The following is the prize list:— 
Open to all England.—Class 1 (eighteen blooms incurved, distinct 
varieties).—First, S. Collett; second, C. Kitchings, gardener to W. B. Paget, 
Esq. Class 2 (twelve blooms incurved, distinct varieties).—First, 
C. Kitchings ; second, Landsell, gardener to Thomas Brooks, Esq., Barkby 
Hall. Class 3 (twelve blooms, Japanese, not less than six varieties).—First 
S. Collett; second, Landsell; third, C. Kitchings. 
Open to Amateurs within Four Miles of Leicester.—Class 4 (twelve 
blooms incurved, distinct varieties).—First, S. Collett; second, Jno. Bird. 
Class 5 (six blooms incurved, distinct varieties).—First, S. Collett; second, 
R. Maine; third, H. Bell; fourth, F. Saun fifth, C. Day; sixth, H. Jordan ; 
seventh, C. Scotney. Class 6 (six blooms Japanese, not les3 than three 
varieties).—First, S. Collett; second, H. Bell; third, F. Saunt; fourth, 
A. Maine ; fifth, H. Jordan. Class 7 (three best incurved blooms, distinct 
varieties).—First, S. Collett; second, C. Day; third, A. Maine; fourth, 
H. Bell; fifth, John Bird ; sixth, F. Saunt. Class 8 (basket of Chrysanthe¬ 
mums).—First, S.Collett; second, A.Maiue ; third, C.Day. Class 9 (bouquet 
of Chrysanthemums).—First, H. Jordan ; second, John Sargent; third, Mrs. 
Groocock. Class 10 (three best plants).—First, H. Jordan; second, John 
Sargent; third, John Bird. Class 11 (best single plant).—First, H. Jordan ; 
second, John Sargent; third, John Bird. Class 12 (best single bloom, any 
variety, staged separately).—First, S. Collett. 
GRAVESEND AND NORTH KENT. 
The twelfth annual Exhibition of the above Society was held in the 
Milton Hall on the 11th and 12th inst., and was as usual well patronised. 
The first prize for twenty-four cut blooms, incurved, was gained by Mr. 
Phillips, The Deodars, Meopham, Kent; the first for twenty-four blooms 
Japanese going to the same exhibitor ; the first for twelve blooms of incurved 
to Mr. Armstrong, gardener toN.S. Dunbar, Esq., Greenhithe. The majority 
of the first prizes for trained plants was won by Mr. Richardson, gardener 
to Sir James Fergusson, Bart., Singlewell. In the fruit classes Mr. Phillips 
was first for the collection of eight varieties ; Mr. Armstrong securing the 
first for three good bunches of Grapes, Alicante. Mr. Findly, gardener to 
Willowby Brown, Esq., staged not for competition three large bunches of 
Grapes, Black Alicante, the largest bunch weighing 8 lbs. The collections 
of vegetables were supsrb, the first prize going to Mr. Phillips, the second 
to Mr. J. Pope, gardener to John Russel, Esq. Among the miscellaneous 
exhibits were some fine Chrysanthemum blooms, shown not for competition 
by Mr. W. Etherington, The Gardens, Swanscombe, Kent. _ One board 
which attracted great attention contained new Japanese varieties M. Ghys, 
clear gold frosted Bilvery white ; Souvenir de Haarlem, violet centre, reverse 
yellow, very large; M. J. H. Laing, creamy white, yellow centre; Jupiter, 
fiery red, shaded crimson; M. Gamier, orange, shaded chestnut; L’Aube 
Matinale, salmon red, shaded gold, very fine ; Eugene Mizard, amaranth, 
gold centre : M. A. Vilmorin, crimson orange and gold; M. Vintouski, 
crimson and chamois, shaded brown ; L’Adorable, very large, canary yellow, 
shaded violet and red, a fine bright variety ; Coeur Fidele, silvery white, 
shaded violet rose, very fine light variety. The arrangements were all that 
could be desired, and great credit is due to the Secretary, Mr. Fairey.—S. 
PORTSMOUTH.— November 12th and 13TH. 
The first Exhibition held by the Portsmouth Chrysanthemum Society 
took place on the dates named above in the new Drill Hall in Alfred Road, 
a spacious place, well suited to the purpose, there being abundance of room 
for visitors to wander about and admire the exhibits. Chrysanthemum¬ 
growing in this neighbourhood has become very popular judging from the 
number of entries received for the Show in question. The Hon. Secretary, 
Mr. F. Power, had spared neither time nor pains to make the Exhibition 
what it was—a great success. Groups of Chrysanthemums were staged in 
large numbers and of fair quality, the best coming from Mr. J. Kimber, 
The Asylum, Wilton ; second Mr. T. Short, nurseryman, Southsea. Plants of 
Chrysanthemums were not of good merit, mostly grown on the old-fashioned 
principle of tall unstopped plants, which must be lanky specimens under 
this system of treatment. Of these Mr. J. Byerly, Landport, had the best. 
Cut blooms made far the best show, of which there was a considerable 
number, the competition being keen in tbe various classes, of which sixteen 
were provided. A prize of £5 as first for thirty-six blooms, eighteen to be 
Japanese and same number of incurved, brought out several collections, all 
of good merit. Mr. W. Neville, gardener to F. W. Flight, Esq., Cornstiles, 
Twyford, Winchester, was an easy first, his blooms throughout being particu¬ 
larly fresh, of large size, good form, and well staged. Particularly hand¬ 
some were Japonaise, Mdlle. Lacroix, Thunberg, Album plenum, Agre- 
ments de la Nature, and Fanny Boucharlat among the Japanese, while 
among the incurved specimens were Empress of India, Lord Alcester, 
Princess of Wales, Princess Teck, and Mrs. W. Shipman. Second Messrs. 
W. & G. Drover, florists, Fareham, who staged very fine flowers of J. Delaux, 
Triomphede la Rue des Chalets, Criterion, Hero of Stoke Newington, and 
Empress of India. Third Mr. C. Penford, gardener to Sir F. Fitzwygram, 
Bart., Leigh Park, Havant. Mr. Flight again led with twelve Japanese and 
same number of incurved, with fresh and very neat specimens, followed by 
Messrs. Penford and Drover. For twelve reflexed blooms Mr. Penford was 
first, showing superior quality, as also he did in the class for twelve 
Anemones, his blooms of Empress, Gluck, Fabian de Mediana, and Fleur de 
Marie being specially noteworthy. Mr. Flight was first for twelve sprays 
1 of Pompons, followed by Mr. N. Fuller, gardener to Sir J. C. Jervoise, 
Idsworth House, Havant. Amateurs showed in strong force with cut blooms, 
principal among them being The Rev. Wells, Rockhampton, W. Lang, Eaq,, 
Havant, and Tucker, Esq. 
The best table plants, Primulas and Cyclamens, were staged by Mr. 
Fuller. Mr. Fuller staged th6j,best Grapes, two bunches of Alicante well 
coloured. Mr. Fuller was second, he also staging Alicante. For two 
bnnehes of white Grapes Mr. J. Read was first and Mr. Penford second, 
both showing fine produce. For three dishes of Apples and three dishes of 
Pears Mr. A. C. Smith was first and Mr. J. Taplin was second. 
Prizes were offered for the best bouquet of Chrysanthemums and Ferns. 
Most of them were very much too large. Mr. Short took first prize with a 
neat arrangement. Mr. Hatch of the Victoria Park, Portsmouth, staged a 
capital group, “not for competition,” consisting of the leading varieties, 
well grown and tastefully arranged. 
CHISWICK— November 17th. 
Though small, the Chrysanthemum Exhibition held by the Chiswick 
Horticultural Society in the Vestry Hall, Turnham Green, on the above 
date, was one of the neatest we have seen this year. The Society is a small 
one, and not in a position to offer very valuable prizes, consequently the 
competition in most of the classes was chiefly confined to local growers ; 
but their exhibits on the whole were good, and the schedule of classes was 
judiciously arranged. Appended are details :— 
Groups. —Three classes were provided for these, and although no prizes 
were offered for competition, four handsome collections were staged in 
Class 1, for a group of Chrysanthemums (any class) to be arranged on a 
