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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ November 19, 188S. 
space not exceeding 60 squire feet. The mo3t noticeable of these were that 
shown by Mr. J. May, gardener to the Marquis of Bute, Chiswick House, 
Chiswick, which was admirably arranged, and the flowers of exceptionally 
large size; and that from Messrs. W. Fromow & Sons, The Nurseries, Chis¬ 
wick, in which the flowers were more plentiful, but a little smaller. Mr. 
Harding, gardener to J. R. Starling, Esq., The Chestnuts, Gunnersbury, 
and Mr. Davis, gardener to H. G. Lake, Esq., Fairlawn House, Acton Green, 
also showed handsome groups. There was only one entry in the class 
for trained specimens, and also in that for Pompons, Mr. Chadwick, 
gardener to S. M. Nelson, Esq., Hanger Hill House, Ealing, staging fair 
plants in each. 
Cut Flowers. —For eighteen blooms, nine incurved and nine Japanese, 
Mr. Collyer, gardener to Mrs. Murrell, The Elms, Ealing, was an easy first, 
showing very fair blooms of the following varieties :—Incurved.—Lord 
Alcester, Alfred Salter, Empress of India, Hero of Stoke Newington, 
Barbara, Princess of Wales, Bendigo, Mrs. Heale, and Mrs. Shipman. 
Japanese.—J. Delaux, Mdlle. Lacroix, Mdme. C. Audiguier, Duchess of 
Albany (Jackson’s), Baronne de Prailly, Meg Merrilees, Mons. Astorg, 
Thunberg, and Mdme. de Sevin. Mr. J. Baird, gardener to C. A. Daw, 
Esq., Homefield, Ealing, was second, his stand including fairly good blooms 
of Guernsey Nugget, Princess of Teck, Mdme. Audiguier, and Mdlle. 
Lacroix. The third prize fell to Mr. Davis. E. Sanderson, Esq., St. Mary’s 
Road, Harlesden, was first for twelve incurved flowers, his stand containing 
good blooms of Lord Wolseley, Emily Dale, Barbara, and Princess Beatrice. 
The others, though small, were neat. Mr. J. Beasley, gardener to F. A. 
Fraser, Esq., Eastbourne House, Ealing, and Mr. Long, gardener to E. B. 
Ridges, Esq., Orchard Dean, Ealing, were placed equal second, the former 
showing Queen of England, Lord Alcester, and Golden Empress very well, 
the latter being best represented by Jardin des Plantes (very good), Bronze 
Jardin des Plantes, Venus, and Mrs. Heale. Equal third was awarded to 
Mr. Davis and Mr. Stanton, gardener to H. Smith, Esq., Chiswick. Mr. 
Long was first for twelve Japanese, showing Criterion, Thunberg, Hiver 
Fleuri, and Mdme. Audiguier well. Mr. Harding and Mr. Woods, gardener 
to Mrs. Sanderson, Chiswick, were placed equal second, and Mr. Davis and 
Mr. Stanton equal thirds. For six incurved flowers of one variety Mr. J. 
Baird was placed first for small but very neat blooms of Barbara; Mr. 
Collyer second for Bendigo, and Mr. Davis third for Venus. In the corre¬ 
sponding class for Japanese Mr. Long was first with Mdlle. Lacroix, excellent 
blooms ; Mr. Harding second with Mdme. Audiguier and Messrs. J. Coombs, 
The Gardens, Sheen House, Mortlake (Mdme. Audiguier), and Davis (Fair 
Maid of Guernsey), equal third. Messrs. Chadwick, Collyer, and Beasley 
were awarded first, second, and third prizes respectively for six Pompons. 
Some fine blooms were also shown in the amateur classes, and charming 
bouquets of Chrysanthemums were shown by Mrs. Rust (first prize), 
Chadwick (second), Baird (third). 
Plants. —In the class for six table plants Mr. Hudson, gardener to J. 
Atkinson, Esq,, M.P., Gunnersbury House, Acton, was first with nice plants. 
We observed no other award. Mr. Woods received the premier award for 
six Primulas, showing good plants; Mr. J. Coombs was a good second ; and 
Mr. Stanton third. 
Fruit. —Four splendid dishes gained the first prize in the class for that 
number of Apples, with the following sorts :—Golden Noble, Blenheim 
Pippin, King of the Pippins, and Dumelow’s Seedling. The second was 
awarded to Mr. Chadwick, who also showed fine fruit, the varieties being 
Hanwell Souring, Ribston Pippin, Blenheim Pippin, and Dumelow’s Seed¬ 
ling. Four dishes of Pears.—First Mr. Chadwick, with Glou Morqeau, 
Beurrd Diel, Beurre Bose, and Gansel’s Bergamot. Second Mr. Coombs. 
Finely coloured bunches of Alnwick Seedling were shown by Mr. Hudson 
in the class for two bunches of black Grapes. There was no competition, 
and he was awarded first prize. This was also the case in the class for a 
white variety, good bunches of Muscat of Alexandria gaining him the 
award. Baskets of black Grapes and large collections of Apples and Pears 
from the Royal Horticultural Society added a great feature of interest to the 
Show. For six dishes of vegetables Mr. Coombs was first and Mr. Stanton 
second. Several handsome groups of plants from Messrs. Fromow & Sons 
were greatly admired. 
BRIGHTON AND HOVE CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY’S SHOW.— November 11th, 
The third annual Show of the above Society came off on the 10th and 
11th November, and proved in every respect a brilliant success. In proof 
of the rapid progress this comparatively young Society is making, it will be 
sufficient to state that in addition to the Dome (which on the two previous 
occasions held the exhibits) they have on this occasion filled the greater 
portion of the large Corn Exchange adjoining. This arrangement is a great 
improvement both for exhibitors and visitors. The groups—a great feature 
—were seen to better advantage in the better light of the Corn Exchange, 
while the greater part of the Dome was left for promenade. The arrange¬ 
ment of the Dome was very effective. The cut blooms were arranged on 
tables round the room. A handsome trained standard Chrysanthemum was 
placed in each break in the tables (cau-ed by their circular arrangement) 
so as to show about a foot above the boxes of cut flowers. These trained 
specimens, between forty and fifty in number, were part of the general 
decoration of the room, including a fine mass of Palms and other foliage 
plants, interspersed with standard Chrysanthemums arranged in the orchestra 
were contributed by Mr. W. Balchin, nurseryman, seedsman, die., Brighton. 
These plants were from their Hassocks Nursery, and the production of such 
a large number of good plants, and the effective way they were arranged, is 
highly creditable to their energetic manager, Mr. Richardson. 
There was a good competition in the classes for groups, and the quality 
and brightness of the flowers very good, but in some cases the arrangement 
was rather formal. Mr. J. Bunney, ga dener to W. H. Campion, Esq., 
Danny Park, Hurstpierpoint, was placed first in both classes with very good 
groups. For six trained standards, J. Rolfe, gardener to A. G. Atkerman 
Hatch, Esq , Beauchamp House, Worthing, was placed first with neat plants, 
models of precision in training, and the brightness of the flowers and the 
vigorous foliage showed excellent culture. J. Hill, gardener to Marriage 
Wallis, Esq., Springfield, Withdeane, was Becond with larger, less formal and 
well-grown plants. The class for six dwarfs were also good, Mr. J. Hill 
being first and Mr. Rolfe second. There was a strong and close competition 
in the leading classes for cut blooms, and for size, finish, and freshness, 
and especially the brightness of the colours when seen under the electric 
light, was particularly noticeable. In the class for forty-eight, twenty-four 
incurved and twenty-four Japanese, C. Gibson, gardener to J. Wormald, 
Esq., Morden Park, Mitcham, Surrey, was first, closely followed by Mr. 
Russell, gardener to Dr. Lewis, Henfield. The other class for cut blooms 
were equally well contested. Classes 12 and 13 provide for trusses not 
disbudded to show 6 inches of stem with foliage above the stand as cut 
from the plant (one wire support only). This is a step in the right direction, 
but it can scarcely be said that they were a success, chiefly because of their 
being crowded on too small boxes. Another year, no doubt, it will be entered 
into with more spirit. 
The fruit on the whole was a good show. The Grapes could scarcely be 
said to be first-class. Mr. Spottiswood’s Muscats, awarded first in both 
classes, were rather thin, but clean, plump, and well coloured. Mr. Godby 
staged two lots of Black Hamburghs, was awarded first in open class and 
second in the “ county,” and it would have been something wonderful had 
not the question of judging, lately so well discussed in these pages, cropped 
up. I think the decision was fair. The competition for Apples and 
Pears was very good. There were twelve entries in the class for four dishes 
of dessert Apples, and a like number in the corresponding class for culinary. 
Mr. Bunney’s winning lot in the latter class were very fine, they were 
Peasgood’s Nonesuch, Waltham Abbey, Tower of Glamis, and Dumelow’s 
Seedling. 
Much interest was taken in the show of vegetables. The trays were 
numerous and good. The Carrots and Onions in Mr. Bunney's winning 
trays were remarkably fine, as were the Cauliflowers in Mr. Duncan’s. 
Brussels Sprouts were rather inferior. A special prize for two dishes of 
Onions brought a good competition. The irrepressible Mr. Bunney was again 
first with Deverill’s Anglo-Spanish and Bunney’s Onion. The latter, I under¬ 
stand, is a variety of his not yet in the trade. It is certainly a splendid 
Onion and deserves to be put in the hands of cultivators. Nothing, I think, 
on the vegetable tables attracted more attention than this Onion, and I 
think it ought to have a more taking name—Bunney’s Champion for 
instance. 
The whole arrangements for the Show were excellent, and the Committee 
and their able Hon. Secretary, Mr. Longhurst, are to be congratulated on 
their success. The Show was crowded on both days, over 2000 persons 
having paid for admission on the first day. Promenade concerts were given 
each afeernoon and evening, the Band of Coldstream Guards being in 
attendance. 
BASINGSTOKE. 
It would not be easy to imagine a more suitable building for a Chrysan¬ 
themum show than the volunteer drill hall at Basingstoke, as it is spacious 
and well lighted from the roof. The Exhibition to be noticed was held on 
the 10th inst., and as regards cut blooms was very good indeed ; the groups 
also were of average merit, but the specimen plants were poor ; in fact, 
there appears to be a general falling off in these at the majority of shows 
this year. The first-prize group of Mr. T. Holdaway was in every respect 
meritorious, while those of Messrs. Champion and W. Thompson, gardener to 
Capt. Boland, were creditable arrangements. Of the specimen plants it 
need only be said that the best large-flowered were staged by Mr. J. 
Dauncey, and the best Pompons by Mr. Thomson. 
Cut Blooms. —Of these there was an excellent display. The leading 
class was that of twenty-four blooms distinct, eight Japanese (in the back 
row), and sixteen incurved. Four lots were staged, J. W. Flight, Esq., 
Twyford, Winchester (Mr. Neville, gardener), well winning the first prize 
with Japanese—Balmorean, Comte de Germiny, Striatum Perfectum, Mdlle. 
Lacroix, Baronne de Prailly, Margaret Marrouch, M. Astorg, and Japonaise ; 
incurved—John Salter, Alfred Salter, Empress of India, Prince Alfred, 
Lord Alcester, Princess of Wales, Lord Wolseley, Jeanne d’Arc, Hero of 
Stoke Newington, Golden Empress of India, Beethoven, Mr. Bunn, Mr. 
Brunlees, Princess of Teck, Queen of England, and Mrs. Shipman. With 
few exceptions the blooms were of excellent quality, John Salter, Empress 
of India, and Jeanne d’Arc being very superior. The second prize was 
awarded to Mr. J. Bowerman, gardener to C. Hoare, Esq., Hackwood Park, 
for extremely fresh and neat examples ; Mr. Holdaway, gardener to Major 
J. M. Hawkfield, third, with larger examples. In the class for twelve 
incurved blooms Mr. Flight distanced all competitors both in size and 
quality of blooms. Mr. Bowerman was again second ; and Mr. Knellen, 
gardener to Wyndbam Portal, Esq., Malshanger, third. 
Excellent stands of Japanese blooms were staged, Mr. Flight being 
again in the premier position in the class for twelve blooms, Agrement de la 
Nature being in superb condition ; a beautiful bloom like a mass of gold 
threads. Mr. Holdaway was a good second ; and Mr. Dauncey, gardener to 
J. Bramston, Esq., Buckfield, third, with not large, but fresh and bright 
examples. The prizes offered for twelve blooms in eight varieties to 
exhibitors who had not previously won a prize were won by Mr. T. Holda¬ 
way and Mr. T. Chapman, gardener to Col. Knatchbull, Clatford, Andover, 
respectively. 
In the miscellaneous classes Primulas were very well shown by Messrs. 
T. Weaver (Oakley Hall), J. Bowerman, and W. Thompson, and table plants 
by Messrs. Bowerman, Kneller, and Best in the order named. The best 
black Grapes (Alicante) were staged by Mr. Best, Messrs. Weaver and 
E. Crump, the successful exhibitors of Muscats being Messrs. Weaver and 
Bowerman. Kitchen Apples were admirably represented, Messrs. Chapman, 
Kneller, and Bowerman securing the prizes. Dessert Apples were also 
numerous and good, the prizes falling to Messrs. Thompson and Weaver in 
the order named. Messrs. Bowerman, Chapman, Thompson being the 
successful exhibitors of Pears. 
Vegetables were splendidly shown, and never perhaps were five collec¬ 
tions seen more equal in merit. It was only by careful point judging that a 
decision could be arrived at, and the totals were 37, 36, 35, 35, and 34 ; the 
first prize fell to Mr. Bowerman, who Btaged Cauliflowers, Brussels Sprouts, 
Mushrooms, Canadian Wonder Beans, Potatoes, Onions, Tomatoes, and 
Celery, the last two only a trifle weak; the second to Mr. J. Dauncey, who 
had splendid Onions, Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, and good Carrots, 
Tomatoes, Beans, and Cauliflowers; equal third prizes fell to Mr. G. Best, 
gardener to C. W. Chute, Esq. (grand Carrots, Cauliflowers, and Potatoes), 
and to Mr. R. Lye, gardener to W. H. Kingsmill, Esq., Sydmonton Court, 
Newbury, who had tine Celery, a remarkable dish of Asparagus, and other 
