November 21, 1889. J 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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two silver cups being offered in the leading classes. In the first class 
for a group of eight plants, in pots not to exceed 12 inches in diameter, 
effect to be the leading feature, Mr. Smooker, gardener to Mrs. Hall, 
Brathay House, Broadwater Down, easily secured the cup with eight 
splendidly trained and well-flowered plants of Mrs. G-. Rundle, Mr. G. 
Glenny, Madame C. Audiguier, Chevalier Domage, Prince Alfred, 
Antonelli, Cullingfordi, and Mrs. Halliburton. Second, Mr. R. Beilby, 
gardener to W, H. Tindall, Esq., Hollyshaw. Third, Mr. H. Holmwood, 
gardener to T. Grant, Esq., 3, Hungerford Park. The second class for a 
group shown in a space 12 feet by 6 feet brought four competitors, Mr. 
H. Scammell, gardener to C. Reily, Esq., Nevill Park, securing the 
second cun with an excellent group of dwarf, well-trained plants, 
carrying fine blooms. M. L. Dupond, gardener to J. Alehin, Esq., 
Rusthall, and Mr. H. Hemsley, gardener to S. R. Brewerton, Esq., 
Broadwater Down, were placed equal second. 
For six dwarf-trained Mr. J. Smooker was again successful with 
grand specimens, closely followed by Mr. Beilby. There were two 
classes for single specimen Japanese, Mr. J. Smooker winning in one of 
the classes with a good plant of Dr. Sharp ; Mr. Tickner, gardener to 
to H. Hewetson, Esq., Broadwater Down, being first in the other class 
with a grand plant of Val d’Andorre, Messrs. Beilby and Hemsley 
following. Mr. Beilby was first for four dwarf-trained Pompons, and 
Mr. Smooker first for a specimen Pompon, Messrs. Beilby and Bachelor 
following. Mr. Beilby also secured the first place for six pyramids, 
closely followed by Mr. Tickner. 
Cut Blooms. —Numerous classes were provided for these, but the 
prizes are not of sufficient value to induce exhibitors from a distance to 
compete. It would be far better for the Society to limit the number of 
classes, and offer a more substantial prize in the leading class, and 
thereby secure better competition. In the class for twenty-four incurved 
blooms, distinct, Mons. L. Dupond secured the first place with small but 
compact blooms of Cherub, Eve, Guernsey Nugget, Princess of Wales, 
Baron Beust, Golden Empress, Lord Wolseley, Empress of India—back 
row. Mrs. G. Rundle, Nil Desperandum, White Venus, Hero of Stoke 
Newington, Mrs. Heale, Empress Eugdnie, Lord Alcester, Mr. Bunn— 
middle row. Barbara, Isabella Bott, Antonelli, Mr. G. Glenny, Pink Venus, 
Mrs. Halliburton, Golden George Glenny, and Lady Talford—front row. 
Second, Mr. E. F. Loof, gardener to G. H. Mason, Esq., Castleton. Mr. 
W. Avis, gardener to Hon. P. Petre, Faircrouch, Wadhurst, gained first 
honours for twelve incurved, closely followed by Mr. G. Hickmott, 
gardener to Mrs. Alnutt, Huntleys. Mr. Avis was also first for six 
incurved ; second, Mr. S. Standen, gardener to E. Beans, Esq., Moat- 
lands, Paddockwood ; third, M. L. Dupond. 
In the class for twenty-four Japanese the competition was much 
better. Mr. W. Avis was again first with Thunberg, Carew Underwood, 
Ralph Brocklebank, Mdlle. Lacroix, Edwin Molyneux, Boule d’Or, 
Lady Lawrence, Comtesse de Beauregarde—back row. Duchess of 
Albany, Comte de Germiny, Fair Maid, Madame Baco, Mons. Paul 
Fabre, Val d’Andorre, Gloriosum, Avalanche—middle row. Golden 
Dragon, Florence Percy, Japonais, L’Adorable, Mrs. J. Wright, Madame 
Audiguier, Margaret Marrouch, and Mad. Paule Dutour front row. 
Second, M. L. Dupond. Third, Mr. E. Loof. For twelve Japanese 
Mr. G. Hickmott came first with good blooms, Mr. J. Standen second, 
and Mr. E. Loof third. We are compelled to omit reference to the 
remaining classes, though the fruit is said to have been remarkably fine, 
and Mr. Charlton contributed effectively to the Exhibition. 
GUERNSEY. 
The annual Guernsey Chrysanthemum Show was held in the Market 
Hall on the 13th and 14th November, under the auspices of the Royal 
Agricultural and Horticultural Society. The Show was a great 
success, comprising 3000 cut blooms and stands of splendid plants, the 
flowers glowing with a brilliancy of colour always to be noticed in this 
“ island of flowers.” The chief prizewinners were Mr. Bonammy Dobree, 
jun., Messrs. Carey, the Misses Mansell, Mr. Carey de Jersey, &c. The 
size and quality of the blooms could not be surpassed. Lady Dorothy, 
L’Automne, Chas. Gibson in the incurved section ; with Mr. H. Cannell, 
Mrs. Cannell, Condor, George Daniels, and others among the Japanese 
were well represented. 
The agricultural department of vegetables, roots, cereals, and seeds 
reflected mest creditably on the Guernsey farmers, and by their enormous 
size and good quality astonished the numerous visitors to the Show. 
Twelve heads of Mangold Wurtzel weighed 183 lbs., and other kinds were 
really splendid specimens of produce. 
CHISWICK.— November 14th. 
The annual Exhibition of this Society took place in the Vestry Hall, 
Chiswick, on 14th inst., and was in all respects a success. Groups of 
Chrysanthemums were numerous and good. The premier position was 
taken by Messrs. W. Fromow & Sons, Sutton Court Nurseries, with a 
capital group of plants. Second, Mr. G. Webb, gardener to J. R. Starling, 
Esq., The Chestnuts, Gunnersbury. Third, Mr. F. Mears, gardener to 
J. T. Thornycroft, Esq., Eyot Villa, Chiswick. Extra prize to Mr. C. 
Padley, gardener to R. L. Cash, Esq., Rupert House, Chiswick. Cut 
blooms were shown in fine form by Mr. E. Sanderson of “ National ” 
fame; Mr. C. J. Waite, Glenhurst Gardens. Esher; Mr. F. Davis, 
gardener to E. Tautz, Esq., Ealing ; Mr. R. Wood, gardener to Mrs. 
Sanderson, Chiswick ; and Mr. E. Chadwick, gardener to E. M. Nelson, 
Esq., Ealing. A feature was added to the Exhibition by a beautiful 
display of single and Pompon Chrysanthemums from the Royal Horti¬ 
cultural Society’s Gardens. From the same quarter also came some 
good Grapes and a collection of Apples. Mr. May, gardener to the 
Marquis of Bute, Chiswick House, sent a beautiful non-competitive 
group of Chrysanthemums, and a charming miscellaneous group of 
plants (not for competition) was sent by Mr. Reynolds, gardener to the 
Messrs, de Rothschild, Gunnersbury Park. The cottagers made a good 
display both of Chrysanthemums (plants and cut flowers) and vege¬ 
tables. 
PUTNEY.— November 14th axd 15th. 
The Putney and Wandsworth annual Show of Chrysanthemums is- 
invariably one of the most attractive in the neighbourhood of the 
metropolis, although not of large dimensions, and this year’s was no ex¬ 
ception to the rule. It was held at the Assembly Rooms in the High 
Street. 
Incurved blooms in twenty-four varieties were best shown by Mr. 
Sullivan, gardener to D. B. Chapman, Esq., Downshire House, Roehamp- 
ton, and who usually shows very strongly here. He had an admirable 
stand of flowers, remarkably fresh, of good size, and neatly finished^ 
Among the best were Golden Empress, Hero of Stoke Newington, 
Violet Tomlin (a fine bloom), John Salter, and Lord Alcester, but several 
others were well represented. The second prize fell to Mr. Knowles,, 
gardener to Mrs. Egerton, Solna, Putney, who also showed neat bright 
flowers. The position of these two exhibitors was reversed in the class- 
for twelve. Mr. Knowles’ blooms were more even and better finished,, 
the best being an excellent Emily Dale, and good examples of John 
Salter, Empress of India, Alfred Salter, and Queen of England. In Mr. 
Sullivan’s stand was found the premier incurved bloom in the Exhibition. 
—a medium-sized example of Golden Empress, with very broad florets. 
Mr. Bentley, gardener to Sir T. Gabriel, Bart., Edgecombe Hall, Wimble¬ 
don Park, was third. The latter won with six, showing well, Mr. Port- 
bury, gardener to W. N. Troy, Esq., Ripon House, Putney Heath, being 
second. 
Japanese were a large and attractive display. In the principal clas3,. 
twenty-four blooms, Mr. Sullivan was well in advance of his opponents. 
He had a grand example of Boule d’Or, which was selected as the 
premier Japanese in the Exhibition, also good blooms of Gloriosum, Mdlle. 
Lacroix, Etoile de Lyon, Lady T. Lawrence, Madame Baco, and Baronne 
de Prailly. Mr. Knowles followed with much smaller flowers. Mr. 
Hendon, gardener to D. B. Beresford, Esq., Castletower, Wimbledon 
Common, was third. There were several stands of twelve, a capital 
collection from Mr. Sullivan being placed at the head of the list p 
Baronne de Prailly, Boule d’Or, Etoile de Lyon, and Gloriosum were 
finely shown, and the others, though small, were extremely fresh. 
Medium sized, well-coloured blooms from Mr. Knowles were placed 
second, and Mr. Newell, gardener to Sir E. Saunders, Fairlawn, Wimble¬ 
don Common, received the remaining award. The latter did better 
with sixes, winning by a few points from Mr. J. Carter, gardener to 
Miss Parry, Heathside, Wimbledon Common, and Mr. J. Bentley. In other 
classes for Japanese and incurved Messrs. Dark, gardener to J. Hooker, 
Esq., Lomond House, Richmond Road, Putney; W. Page, gardener to- 
H. Chester, Esq., Rovston, Putney Hill ; F. Munt, gardener to T. Norton,. 
Esq., Dryburgh House, Putney ; Bartley, gardener to Miss Tuppin, 
Upper Richmond Road, Putney; and E. Moe, Feldheim, Wimbledon 
Common, secured prizes. Dr. George Walker, 12, Lingfield Road,. 
Wimbledon, showed best amongst the amateurs. 
Reflexed were not very extensively exhibited, but Mr. Knowles won 
easily, Mr. Hendon being second. Mr. Bentley won with Pompons, a- 
fresh neat stand, Messrs. Grounsell, gardener to J. Langton, Esq., Mill- 
brook, Putney, and A. Methven, gardener to W. Keiller, Esq., Fernwood,. 
Wimbledon Common, following. Mr. Sullivan had the best Anemone 
flowered, a very fine stand. 
The groups were good and formed a capital feature. Mr. Spring- 
thorpe, gardener to R. Alexander, Esq., GiSor'd House, Roehampton, was 
the winner with a fine group, which was composed of healthy plants, 
bearing fine blooms. Excellent, too, was the second prize group of Mr. 
Carter. Mr. Barter, gardener to A. Venables, Esq., Hol’ywood, Wimble¬ 
don Park, and Mr. Townsend, Providence Nursery, Putney, were third 
and fourth. 
Specimen plants were finely shown by Mr. Bentley, who was first in. 
nearly every class, Messrs. Grounsel, Knowles, and Lacey, Upper Rich¬ 
mond Road, Putney, securing the minor prizes. Amongst the amateurs- 
J. Pepper, Esq , Eaton Lodge, St. John’s Road, Putney ; Miss Toppin, 
H. Richardson, Esq., Springfield Lodge, Upper Richmond Road, Putney ; 
W. E. Oates, Esq., 263, Upper Richmond Road, Putney ; and H. Trengrouse 
Esq., Danehurst, Upper Richmond Road, were accountable for most o£ 
the prizes. Wreaths of Chrysanthemums and Maidenhair were very 
beautiful, Mr. Portbury having the best. 
Fruit and vegetables were excellent, but space cannot be found for 
details of the classes. Mr. Griffin, gardener to Miss Christy, Coombe. 
Bank, Kingston-on-Thames, deserves mention, however, for some splendid 
Grapes. Stove, greenhouse, and table plants also added an attractive 
feature to the display. 
TEDDINGTON— November 14th and 15th. 
A bright and pretty Exhibition was provided in the Town Hall, 
Teddington, last week, and though the extremely unfavourable season 
had necessarily reduced the number of entries to some extent, yet there- 
were amply sufficient to make a show thoroughly creditable to the 
district and satisfactory to the Committee. A comprehensive schedule 
was carefully prepared, prizes being offered for cut blooms, specimen. 
