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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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Japonais, Album Fimbriatum, Gloriosum, Triomphe de la ruedes Chalets, 
Mrs. Wheeler. Mr. E. Whittle was a good second. Mr. Alderman was 
third with a creditable stand. In the local classes Mr. Shoesmith 
secured the chief award for twenty-four incurved, and repeated his 
success for a like number of Japanese. Mr. C. Ritchings, gardener to 
W. Lindsay, Esq.. Brandries, Beddington, bad the best twelve incurved, 
distinct, staging Empress of India, Golden Empress, Jeanne d’Arc, Hero 
of Stoke Newington, Lord Alcester, Golden Queen, Queen of England, 
Alfred Salter, Barbara. Princess of Wales, and Cherub. The same ex¬ 
hibitor was also first for twelve Japanese, and in the class for twelve 
large flowering varieties with foliage. The best six incurved distinct, 
and a similar number of one variety, were staged by Mr, Whittle. In 
the latter Golden Empress was well shown. Boule d’Or was the best 
from Mr. Shoesmith in a class for six Japanese of one variety. Mr. C. 
Evans, gardener to S. Underhill, Esq., was the most successful with the 
Anemones, staging good blooms. Fruit and vegetables were a great 
feature, the latter especially reflecting great credit on the numerous 
exhibitors. 
FAYERSHAM.— November 13th and 14th. 
The third Exhibition of this flourishing Society took place at the 
Institute Buildings on the above dates, when all available space for 
exhibits was occupied with plants, cut blooms, fruit, and vegetables, and 
all the available space for visitors was so full during the whole of the. 
time the Show was open that the officers have every reason to be 
satisfied with the result of their efforts. The arrangements were in 
every way carefully carried out, and reflect great credit upon the Hon. 
Secretary (Mr. C. Stidolph), Mr. L. Jackson, and a band of colleague? 1 
too numerous to mention. Every opportunity is taken to make the 
Show popular. School children are admitted during the dinner hour 
for Id., and on Thursday afternoon the inmates of the workhouse 
were admitted by invitation to a feast of flowers, and through the 
kindness of Mr. Stidolph they were supplied with something more 
substantial in the shape of buns and fruit. 
The challenge cup for a group of Chrysanthemums brought out six 
exhibitors. Mr. Cornfoot, gardener to Mr. James Tassell, Faversham, 
succeeded in securing the premier position, Mr. Louth (the holder) being 
unsuccessful, the unfavourable mild weather having robbed him of his 
best blooms. Mr. Redcliff, gardener to Mr. W. E. Rigden, was second ; 
and Mr. Greenslade third. In the open class for twenty-four cut blooms 
Messrs. Ray & Co. of Green Street staged some grand flowers, which 
included Stanstead Surprise, Pelican, Emily Dale, and Alfred Salter, 
and were awarded first prize ; the second and third prizes were 
awarded to Mr. Goodhew, Sittiugbourne, and Mr. G. Ray. Incurved 
blooms were of excellent quality, and for twelve dissimilar Mr. Taylor, 
gardener to Mr. R. I. Hilton, was first, Mr. Louth second, and Mr. 
Ratcliff third. For six incurved Mr. Akhurst, gardenerto Mrs. Bramah, 
Davington Priory, Faversham, was first ; followed by Mr. Weller, 
gardener to Mr. J. A. Anderson ; and Mr. Cornfoot, gardener to Mr. Jas. 
Tassell, Faversham. In the classes for Japanese the Judges must have 
had considerable difficulty in selecting the premier positions. For 
twelve distinct varieties Mr. Taylor was again first, closely followed by 
Mr. Louth and Mr. Akhurst. For six varieties the successful exhibitors 
were Mr. Cornfoot, Mr. Weller, and Mr. Rodgers. 
The amateurs of this Society take a very conspicuous part, and 
occupy considerable space at the Exhibition with exhibits of plants, 
fruit, and flowers, that would, in most instances, do credit to the pro¬ 
fessional gardener ; the premier Japanese bloom of Mr. L. Jackson was 
perfection. The list of amateur prizewinners is too long to set out, but 
some of the happy possessors of the princi. al prizes are Mr. C. Stidolph, 
the Hon. Sec, Mr. G. W. Wraight, Mr. Dan, Mr. W. T. Jackson, Mr. 
Goldfinch, and Mr. Burney. There were also a number of classes for 
cottagers, both for Chrysanthemums and vegetables, all of which were 
well filled. 
The exhibits marked not for competition were a show in themselves. 
Fine Chrysanthemums were put up by Messrs. Ray & Co. of Green 
Street. Mr. Fred Hart, of Ospringe Nursery, Faversham. had a grand 
display of cut blooms, in which there were between fifty and sixty 
varieties, including many new ones. The attendance at the Show on 
both days was much in excess of last year, and notwithstanding that 
many valuable prizes were added to the schedule, the reserve fund will 
be considerably augmented by the 18S9 Exhibition. 
BATH.— November 13th and 14th. 
The last of the series of five Shows held annually at Bath was an 
unqualified success. When comparing the Chrysanthemum Shows in 
this famous city with those held in other towns it ought always to be 
remembered that although Chrysanthemums are rightly the leading 
feature, every encouragement is also given to other plants, as well as 
fruit and vegetables in season—a really excellent all-round display 
being the result. 
Chrysanthemum Plants .—The competition with trained plants gene¬ 
rally is always close and good, no one exhibitor taking a decided lead. 
This season the premier prize for six large-flowering varieties was 
awarded to Mr. R. B. Cater, who had perfectly trained well-flowered 
specimens of Venus, Empress Eugenie, Bronze Jardindes Plantes, Prince 
Alfred, Mrs. Dixon, and a weak Empress of India. Dr. Budd (Mr. W. 
Davis, gardener) was a good second, his best being Dr. Sharpe, Mrs. 
Forsyth, and Lord Wolseley. In the next class, or that for four varie¬ 
ties, and from which the exhibitors in the foregoing were excluded, the 
first prize was well won by Mr. W. F. Brown (Mr. J. Southard, gardener), 
who had very freely flowered specimens of Dr. Sharpe, Mrs. Rundle, 
Venus, and Empress of India. Mr. G. Lee (Mr. J. Edwards, gardener) 
was second. The best six specimens of Japanese varieties were shown 
by the Rev. E. Handley (Mr. S. Kerslake, gardener), who had splendidly 
flowered plants of Etoile du Midi, Bertier Rendatler, M. J. M. Pigny, 
Soleil Levant, and Madame de Sevin. Mr. R. B. Cater was second, 
noteworthy among his being finely flowered plants of Gloriosum and 
E. Molyneux. 
Miscellaneous Plants. —There were a considerable number of well- 
grown, fine-foliaged, and flowering plants, a judicious use of large speci¬ 
mens of the former adding greatly to the general appearance. There were 
also several good groups arranged for effect, Messrs. G. Cooling & Sona 
retaining their old premier position with a bright and pretty bank, in 
which flowering plants largely predominated. Mr. W. C. Drummond 
was second, and Mr. T. J. Tate a close third. There was good competi¬ 
tion in the class for six Orchids, the Rev. E. Handley taking the lead 
with plants in excellent condition. Mr. R. B. Cater was a good second, 
and Mr. J. T. Holmes (Mr. T. G. Horsell, gardener) was third. Bouvardias 
were poor, and Cyclamen fairly good. The best six table plants out of 
a strong competition were shown by Mr. C. W. Mackillop (Mr. A. Taylor, 
gardener), Mr. J. Ayres being second, and Mr. A. R. Baily (Mr. W. 
Strugnell, gardener) a close third. 
Cut Blooms. —Several classes are provided for blooms, and although 
no tempting prizes are offered the competition was keen throughout. 
The first prize for twenty-four large flowering varieties was awarded to- 
Lord Ileytesbury (Mr. J. Horsefield, gardener), who had very creditable 
stands, the blooms being arranged as follows :—Back row : Queen of 
England, Princess of Wales, J. Salter, Empress of India, Golden Queen 
of India, Mrs. W. Shipman, and Lord Alcester. Middle row : Nonparei', 
Cullingfordi, Beauty, Baron Beust, Barbara, Hero of Stoke Newington, 
Mr. Brunlees, and Mrs. Shipman. Front row : Cherub, Princess of 
Teck, Golden Eagle, C. Gibson, Venus, Mrs. Heale, Lady Hardinge, and. 
Jeanne d’Arc. Mr. W. M. Baker (Mr. J. Aplin, gardener), Gloucester, 
was a good second. Lord Radnor (Mr. II. W. Ward, gardener), Long¬ 
ford Castle, was third with smaller but very neat blooms. In the class 
for twelve large flowered varieties, distinct, the first prize was well won 
by Mr. A. Cole (W. Carpenter, gardener), Clifton, his best being Queen 
of England, Bronze Queen of England, Empress of India, and Lord 
Alcester. Lord Heytesbur.v was second, and Sir Hussey Vivian (Mr. 
W. J. Ireland, gardener), Swansea, third. Mr. J. W. Gibson (Mr. J. 
Ayres, gardener), Clifton, was first for six varieties, Lord Justice Lopes 
(Mr. W. Robinson, gardener), Westbury, a good second, and Mr. A. R. 
Baily a close third. 
Japanese varieties were well shown. The first prize for twenty-four 
varieties was awarded to Mr. W. M. Baker, who had fine even blooms 
Back row : E. Molyneux, Boule d’Or, Comtesse de Beauregard, George. 
Daniels, Yellow Dragon, W. G. Drover, Carew Underwood, and Mrs. 
Cannell. Middle row : Album Plenum, Amy Furze, Meg Merrilies, J. 
Laing, Japonais, Ralph Brocklebank, Avalanche, and Mrs. F. Jameson. 
Front row : Madame C. Audiguier, M. Boyer, Thunberg, Mr. W. A. 
Harris, Mr. H. Cannell, Comte de Germiny, Duchess of Albany, and M. 
Brunet. Sir Hussey Vivian was second, and Lord Radnor was a close 
third ; and was also well first for twelve varieties. 
Fruit. —A lengthened report of these c'asses cannot be given, though 
they merit more than a brief notice. With a collection of six varieties 
Mr. H. M. Tugwell (Mr. J. Ellicott, gardener) Bath, was first, having 
good Lady Downe’s and Muscat of Alexandria Grapes, a Melon, Beurre 
Diel Pears. Cox’s Orange Pippin Apples, and Currants. Second, the 
Duke of Beaufort (W. Nash, gardener), Badminton. Third, E. G. Pea¬ 
cock, Esq. (Mr. W. Fisher, gardener), Bath. The Duke of Beaufort 
took the lead with four bunches of Grapes in two varieties, having 
Alicante and Gros Colman in excellent condition. Mr. T. Jones,. 
Coombe Down, was second, and Mr. T. Ravenhill third. Mrs. Gould- 
smith (Mr. G. Pymm, gardener), Trowbridge, was well first with Gros- 
Colman, and the Duke of Beaufort second, the first named also leading 
in the any black class with compact, well finished Gros Colman, Mr. 
E. G. Peacock being second with good Alicante. Mr. G. Read (Mr. J. 
Chalk, gardener), Salisbury, had a first p.ize for remarkably welL 
coloured Muscat of Alexandria, Lord Cowley (Mr. J. Gibson, gardener), 
Draycot Manor, being a good second with the same variety. Pears and 
Apples were extensively and well shown in the various classes provided 
for them, some of the principal prizewinners being Messrs. W. Bannister, 
Westbnry-on-Trym ; A. Miller, Rood Ashton, Trowbridge ; W. J. Smith. 
E. Hall, E. Fisher, J. E. Ellicott, and W. Nash. 
Non- Competitive Exhibits. —The premier position among these must be. 
given to the excel lent exhibit of beautifully flowered Cyclamens by Messrs. 
Sutton & Sons, Reading. From among these the Judges singled out- 
Reading Gem, Giant White, Vulcan, and Butterfly for first class certifi¬ 
cates, a certificate of merit being also rightly assigned the whole col¬ 
lection. A certificate of merit was also awarded to Mr. H. Gray, Bath, 
for a good collection of cut Roses. 
TUNBRIDGE WELLS.— November 13th and 14th. 
Splendid weather favoured the opening day of the Society's Show, 
which was held in the large and spacious building of the Royal Sussex. 
Assembly Rooms and Corn Exchange on the above dates. Previously 
the Show was held in the large Drill Hall. The effect this year was 
certainly marred by being held in two distinct rooms. Trained plants 
and cut blooms were displayed in one room, whilst groups, fruit and 
vegetables occupied the other. 
Trained plants and groups were the principal features of the Show, 
