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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
[ November 26, 1888. 
grounds of Bryn Glas are, through the kindness of Mr. Cordes, thrown 
open to the public every Thursday during the summer season. — 
A. Pettigrew, Cardiff. 
BERBERISES. 
As the planting of bushes will now occupy the attention of many, 
there are some good classes of trees and shrubs which I wish to bring 
under their notice, and amongst these the Berberises deserve to be intro¬ 
duced. We have a very extensive collection of trees and shrubs here, but 
1 do not think there are any more beautiful when in bloom or fruit than 
Berberis Darwini. Tbe largest of the bushes of it are 12 feet high, wide 
in proportion, and in April they become a perfect mass of deep golden 
blossom. The blooms are very double, and are produced in little racemes. 
They form fruit freely, and in September the branches which were clothed 
with their golden hues in spring, are bending under a load of deep purple 
fruit. This variety is evergreen, and one of the best of all. B. Jamie- 
soni is another of the evergreen type, and stands next to Darwini in 
merit. B, dulcis is perhaps the sweetest, and B. ilicifolia is very orna¬ 
mental in the foliage, being sometimes named the Holly-leaved Berberis. 
The whole of these flower very freely in spring, and are the best of the 
evergreen varieties. 
Amongst deciduous sorts, B. vulgaris is the common kind often seen in 
woods, B. elegans and B. purpurea being also notable as other good 
varieties of this section. The Berberises are noted for their accommo¬ 
dating habit. They will grow in almost any soil or situation, or under 
the shade of other tress. They are conspicuous in woods, especially in 
autumn, when they are bearing heavy crops of berries, and they are 
equally so in pleasure grounds and small gardens. They develope all 
their characters in a poor soil, but if extra luxuriance is desired it must 
be produced by planting them in good soil; and although I would never 
dig deeply, or apply much manure for them alone, I would place some 
good soil near the roots where the soil is naturally poor. Our best speci¬ 
mens are growing in the ordinary soil of our woods and pleasure grounds, 
but it is moderately good, and I would advise all who plant in light or 
stony ground to place extra good soil at the roots of those they wish to 
become fine specimens. The present is a good time for planting, aud if 
small plants 18 inches or 2 feet high are bought in from a nursery, they 
will bloom the first season and soon become effective bushes.—L. L. M. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOWS. 
EAST GRINSTEAD. 
The second annual Show of this Society held at the Public Hall, Ea9t 
Grinstead, last week, was a most unqualified success, being largely attended, 
greatly admired, and the gathering of Chrysanthemums would have done 
credit to any town far larger than East Grinstead. The number of entries 
showed a considerable increase on last year, and it was found necessary to 
utilise much more space for the arrangement of the exhibits, the stage por¬ 
tion of the hall being this year brought into requisition. The quality of the 
plants and blooms undoubtedly surpassed previous efforts, the tolerably 
favourable season being, no doubt, mainly conducive to this result. The 
weather, however, has not been all that floriculturists could have desired, 
especially in North Sussex, where, owing to the extreme dryness, quite two 
months of the year were lo3t. Great credit, indeed, is due to Mr. Wallis 
and Mr. Badman of East Grinstead for the exquisite taste they displayed in 
superintending the grouping of the plants, a work in which they laboured 
and were highly successful. But the main share of the general work fell to 
Mr. S. Jenks, the energetic Hon. Secretary, who gave complete satisfaction. 
The main prizewinners were amoDgst the gardeners Mr. R. White, The 
Hermitage; Mr. C. Harris, Hammerwood ; Mr. S. Jenks, Biambletye; Mr. 
T. Glen, Worth Park; and Mr. Down, Ashdown Park; but the first-named 
far outstripped the rest, he taking double the amount in prizes that fell to 
the share of anyone else. Mr. Moon and Mr. Dawe were the amat-ur prize¬ 
winners, but there was a vast difference in the quality of their exhibits. Mr. 
Moon's were excellent and gained several first prizes, but Mr. Dawe’s fell so 
far short of them that the Judges only felt justified in several instances 
in awarding third prizes. Two groupings, each GO feet square, were 
shown, and premier honours in this important class fell to Mr. Jenks, 
who gained it solely for the very effective manner in which his plants 
were arranged. Many of Mr. White’s flowers were far grander and more 
striking in effect, but they were hurriedly placed in position and being all 
towering specimens, while Mr. Jenks’ gradually rose from dwarfs to 
standards, forming a pretty sloping bank, the beauty of the former was lost, 
and the first prize folio wed suite. The dwarf-trained Pompons with which 
Mr. Harris took first prize included some handsome plants, one particularly 
beautiful being Marguerite De Coi. He very closely pressed Mr. White in 
his contention for the leading prize for a group of six large distinct flower¬ 
ing varieties, that which particularly recommended his group being a Dr. 
Macary. As we have remarked, Mr. Moon’s flowers were very fine for an 
amateur, notably a magnificently reared Golden Georee Glenny, an incurved 
plant, which figured prominently amongst other exhibits in various parts of 
the Show. Mr. Jenks, as well as in the large group, conti ibuted some grand 
plants, particularly noticeable being his six specimen Japanese, which were 
much admired. But, as far as plants were concerned, Mr. White undoubtedly 
carried off the palm in several of the classes, far outstripping his competi¬ 
tors. His Japanese specimens were masses of immense bloom, a Madame 
B. Rendatler forming the most striking, but the greatest beauty certainly 
lay in ihe dwarf-trained plants, which formed one of the staple attractions 
of the Exhibit on. The group was composed of Golden George Glenny, 
Prince of Wales, Mrs. George Bundle, La Nymph, Golden Christine, and 
Mrs. Sharp, and which was the finest it would be hard to say; all were 
rand and beautiful and trained in a masterly style. His group of large- 
owering plants also won good opinions, a Guernsey Nugget being oae of 
the largest and most perfect specimens among the plants in the Show. 
Amongst the cut blooms a similar position to Mr. White’s was taken by Mr. 
Glen, who sent the finest flowers on view, some of which it would be difficult 
to find anything to surpass. The Japanese specimens were very grand both 
as regards formation, size, richness, and variety of tints. Mr. Down’s con¬ 
tributions, notably the Pompons, were also very good, and so were Mr. 
White’s exhibits in these classes. 
There was but very little to choose between the plants for table decora¬ 
tions sent by Mr. White and Mr. Jenks, both showing some very pretty and 
effective plants. Mr. White of Halsford exhibited some beautiful blooms, 
and would have been more fortunate but the frost affected his plants a 
short time since, before which his collection was the envy of the gardeners 
of the neighbourhood. The fruit was placed in an upstairs room and formed 
a small but choice display. 
SHREWSBURY. — NOVEMBER 12TH AND 13th. 
The third annual Show of the Shropshire Gardeners’ and Amateurs’ 
Rose, Fruit, and Chrysanthemum Society, was held in the Corn Exchange 
on the above dates, and was very successful, especially so far as cut blooms 
and fruit were concerned. In the open class for twenty-four Japanese and 
twenty-four incurved a silver cup value £10 10s. was offered, and brought 
four competitors with splendid blooms, large and fresh. Mr. West, gardener 
to E. Wright, Esq. of Halston, was first with forty-eight grand flowers, the 
best Japanese being Golden Dragon, Criterion, Magnum Bonum, Jeanne 
Delaux, Henry Jacotot, Fair Maid of Guernsey, Boule d’Or, Dr. Macary, 
Elaine, Mdlle Lacroix, La Nymph; incurved, John Salter, Lord Alcester, 
Beauty, EmpresB of India, Lord Wolseley, Emily Dale, Queen of England, 
Nil Desperandum, Alfred Salter, Isabella Bott, and Princess Teck. Mr. 
Lambert, gardener to Col. Wingfield Onslow, was second with blooms very 
little inferior, his Japanese were grand. Mr. Silver, Chirk Castle, being 
third. Mr. Haggart, MoorPark, Ludlow, fourth. Twenty-four Japanese, 
distinct, Mr. West was again first, Mr. Lambert second, and Mr. Haggart 
For twelve Japanese Mr. West was again to the fore with remarkably 
fine flowers. Mr. Silver second with blooms very little inferior. Mr. Lam¬ 
bert third. For twelve (any variety) Mrs. Bannerman, Rodtn Hall, was 
first; G. J. Fox, Esq., second. The plants were not so fine as usual omng 
to the dull weather. They were not so much in flower as they should be. 
Mr. Milner, Sundorne Castle, was a good first with six large-flowering 
plants ; Dr. Burd with four standards, and T. Stayney Eyton, Esq., with 
three large-flowering varieties. Primulas were very fine, T. b. Eyton, 
Esq., and the Hon. W. Herbert taking the honours in the order named. _ 
Fruit was a grand show, especially hardy varieties, 570 dishes being 
staged. For the best collection of Apples and Pears Mr. Milner was a good 
first with seventy-six dishes. Mr. Lambert second with sixty-six dianes. 
Lord Hill Trevor third. For three bunches of white Grapes, one variety, 
Mr. Purser, gardener to J. Watson, Esq., and Col. Wingfield second. F“ ree 
bunches of black, Col. Wingfield first, Miss Bannerman second. Hour 
bunches, four varieties, J. Watson, Esq., was again to the fore. Mr. Milner 
second. The amateur classes were well filled, and some fine fruit was 
shown ; G. Burr, E*q., W. W. Humphrey, Esq., Mr. C. H. Matthews, and 
Dr. Burd being the principal prizetakera. _ , 
A fine collection of Apples and Pears, not for competition, were staged 
by Messrs. F. & A. Dickson & Sons, Chester ; and a fine group of Chrysau- 
themums and Primulas, also a splendid lot of cut blooms were exhibited by 
Messrs. Jones & Sons, Shrewsbury, not for competition. H. Jones. 
YEOVIL.— November 17th. 
Judging from the excellent start made last year, and taking into consi¬ 
deration the liberality of the prize list, we were fully prepared to see a 
really good show, and we were not disappointed. In one important respect 
the Y. ovil differs from all other Chrysanthemum shows, as the promoter, 
Mr. C. Tit-, is both Honorary Secretary and principal patron, the support 
he receives in the shape of subscriptions being almost trivial ; or to be 
plain he is the proprietor, and it.is to be hoped he wiil not be a loser by his 
public spirit. The gardeners in the district have not yet attempted to 
compete with trained specimens, and they are wise in this respect, as unless 
they are done well they present a very poor appearance indeed. Groups 
occupy a prominent place on the prize list, and of these there were nine 
creditable lots arrang'd. The largest, to occupy a space of 10 by o feet, 
were to consist principally of Chrysanthemums, and in this class Mr. I. 
Hannan, gardener to J. E. Whitby, Esq., Yeovil, was first, his Chrysan¬ 
themums being dwarf, fresh, aud well flowered ; and he also had some well- 
grown Poinsettias, Eucharises, and other plants. Mr. W. Appleby, gardener 
to T. W. Dampier-Bide, Esq., Yeovil, was second, his very pretty group in¬ 
cluding several well-flowered Calanthes, Odontoglossums, and fiue-fouaged 
plants, but his Chrysanthemums were poor ; and Mr. W. Pollard, gardener to 
W. Batten, Esq , Aldon, Yeovil, was a good third. With smaller groups the 
prizewinners were Mi. G. Gear, gardener to Mrs. Green, Yeovil ; Mr. C. 
Anthony, gardener to T. Moore, Esq.; and Mr. A. Crossman, gardener to 
J. Brutton, Esq., Yeovil, the two former being considerably ahead ot tfle 
remaining exhibitors. The silver medal of the National Chrysanthemum 
Society, offered for six plants of incurved varieties of Chrysanthemums, 
was won by Mr. W. Pollard, who had fresh freely flowered specimens ot 
Alfred Salter, Mrs. G. Glenny, Mr. Bunn, Prince of Wales, White Queen, 
and Snowball. Mr. L. Bussell, gardener to Major Aldworth, West Coker, 
was second in this class; and Mr. G. Rendell, gardener to Mrs. 
Nicholson, third; and with three plants the prizewinners were 
Messrs. Hannan and G. Gillingham, gard-ner to R. Phelps, Esq., Yeovil. 
Mr. L. Russel was the winner of a silver medal N.C.S. for six plants 
Japanese varieties; Mr. Pollard being second and Mr G. Rendell third, all 
exhibiting creditably. The prizewinners with three Japanese varieties were 
Messrs. G. GJlingliam and T. Hannan. . . , , , 
Cut blooms were largely shown, the competitors including several notable 
growers. The silver cup, value £5, offered for twelve incurved and twe ve 
Japanese varieties, was won by Messrs. W. & G. Drover, Fareham, Han s, 
Mr. Willis, gardener to Mrs. Pearce, Southampton, being a remarkably close 
second, and Mr. H. R. Ward, gardener to the Earl of Radnor, Longford 
Castle, a good third, and there were five other competitors. Messrs. 
Drovers’ incurved varieties were very fresh and of good form, but. tne 
Japanese were slightly inferior. They were arranged a3 follows : Eac 
