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leading class was that for twenty-four blooms, twelve incurved and 
twelve Japanese, not more than two blooms of one variety. There were 
three entries, but the contest for the first prize was really confined to 
two of these, which were nearly equal in merit, the incurved in the 
one almost balancing the Japanese in the other. Ultimately, after most 
carefully estimating the merits of the individual blooms, the premier 
award was secured by R. Ewing, Esq. (gardener, Mr. Bettesworth), by 
three points. The Japanese were extremely handsome blooms of rich 
colours, comprising the following—Bach row: Sunflower, Avalanche, 
Mrs. Wheeler, and Ralph Brock’ebank ; middle row : Mrs. Wheeler, 
Ralph Brocklebank, Mdlle. Paule Dutour, and Sunflower ; front row : 
Madame Baco, Mdlle. Paule Dutour, Japonais, and Madame Baco. The 
incurved were not quite so large or substantial, but they were fresh— 
Back row : Golden Empress of India, Emily Dale, Queen of England, 
and Miss M. A. Haggas (very fine) ; middle row : Emily Dale, Mrs. 
Heale, Miss M. A. Haggas, and Empress of India ; front row : Princess 
of Wales (2), and Mr. Brunlees (2), all four weak. Mr. Collins, Pons- 
bourne Park Gardens, was second with extremely fine incurved blooms, 
but rather weaker in the Japanese. With twelve Japanese and twelve 
incurved, however, the last named exhibitor secured the premier award, 
being followed by Messrs. C. Cox and J. Turk. For six Japanese Messrs. 
J. Gilbert and J. Turk won the prizes in the order named, and with 
large Anemones Mr. Gilbert also took the lead, and was followed by 
Mr. Collins, both showing extremely well. In several other classes for 
cut blooms the exhibits were also good. 
For a group of Chrysanthemums Mr. Collins won the first prize, 
having dwarf plants bearing good blooms well arranged. Mr. G. T. 
Howard was second with tall plants, but effectively arranged. The best 
miscellaneous group was shown by Mr. J. Walter, gardener to S. Warren, 
Esq., Dendrobiums, Cypripediums, Poinsettias, Palms, and Ferns taste¬ 
fully disposed, Mr. Bryant following with a bright but too crowded 
group, in which the colours were not well harmonised. Mr. Ewing had 
first prize for a group of Pompons in 60-size pots, the plants 6 to 
12 inches high, and well flowered. They were very ornamental and 
useful little plants, being grown on from cuttings inserted 
three in each pot in early summer. The same exhibitor showed a non¬ 
competing collection of thirty-six Japanese blooms (highly commended), 
including handsome examples of Ralph Brocklebank, Meg Merrilies, 
Sarah Owen, Japonais, and Boule d’Or. Messrs. Bryant and Turk ex¬ 
hibited well grown plants of Chinese Primulas, taking the first and 
second prizes respectively. Messrs. G. Paul & Son, The Old Nurseries, 
Cheshunt, also contributed some handsome Primulas of the best strains, 
and a large graceful group of Bamboos. 
WATERFORD. 
The Show here on Saturday was not large, except in fruit, vegetables, 
and farm produce ; but in regard to Chrysanthemum cut blooms the 
exhibits were remarkably fine and staged in splendid condition. Two 
of our most successful exhibition growers entered the lists, and possibly 
had the effect of scaring away less noted growers. The schedule was not 
pretentious, and the first class (not noting specimens or plants in pots, 
which left plenty of room for improvement) was for twelve incurved, 
six distinct varieties ; and first place went to Mr. John Crehan, head 
gardener to Mrs. Malcomson, Minella, Clonmel, who had immense 
blooms of Blush Queen, Golden Queen, Jeanne d’Arc, Lord Alcester, 
Empress of India, Alfred Salter, Golden Queen, Lord Wolseley, and 
Prince of Wales. The second prize, with nearly the same varieties, went 
deservedly, by merely a few points, to Raymond De La Poer, Esq., Kil- 
cronagh, Waterford (head gardener, Mr. Crawford), who had remarkably 
fresh and neat, though something smaller blooms. With twelve Japanese, 
not less than six varieties, Mr. Crehan won by two points with Thun- 
berg, Edwin Molyneux, Bronze Dragon, Avalanche, Criterion, Boule 
d’Or, and Dormillion staged in this order. Mr. Crawford was second. 
The Hon. Dudley Fortescue showed well in this class (eardener, Mr. 
J. A. Calthorpe). We understand Mr. De La Poer would have done 
better only his best flowers went to Dublin the previous day, where he 
had first prizes in all the classes he entered for. Japanese, reflexed, and 
Anemones.—Here he had first prize for reflexed, which were admirable ; 
but having two splendid blooms of Amy Furze the Julges, going by the 
National Society’s catalogue, considered these inadmissible in a reflexed 
class. The varieties were Cloth of Gold, Cullingfordi, Amy Furze, 
Christine, Cloth of Gold, Chevalier Domage, Pink Christine, White 
Christine, and Golden Christine. First prize for amateurs also went to 
Kilcronagh, the following being well shown :—Fabian de Mcdiana, Lady 
Margaret, Madame Cabrol, Nelson (fine, new), Lady Margaret, Empress, 
Sabine (new), Fleur de Marie, J. Thorpe, junior (new), George Sand, 
and Grande Alvdole. C. Percival Botton, Esq., who was assisted by J. A. 
Power, Esq., was a most efficient and courteous Secretary, while the 
Judges were Mr. P. Atherne, head gardener to the Duke of Devonshire, 
Lismore Castle, and your correspondent—W. J. Mukphy, Clonmel, 
TWICKENHAM— November 19th and 20th. 
Contrary to all expectations this Show, notwithstanding the late¬ 
ness of the date for the south, proved an excellent one—indeed, in some 
respects it was the best the Society has yet held. The Town Hall, devoted 
to the Show, was crowded with exhibits, both in the main hall and the 
galleries, bright colours effectively arranged and highly satisfactory 
quality in the majority of the classes being the distinguishing features. 
Much credit is due to the Hon. Secretary, Mr. J. J. Pugh, whose 
courteous manner secures many friends ; and to Mr. W. Bates, whose 
practical experience is invaluable. 
The groups of Chrysanthemums constituted a capital display, Mr. 
Parsons, gardener to T. Twining, Esq., winning first honours with an 
admirable arrangement, well finished off in front with healthy Maiden¬ 
hair Ferns. The Chrysanthemum blooms were large, the colours well 
proportioned, and the plants of moderate height. Mi. Rickwood, 
gardener to Lady Freake, was a close second, with fine quality blooms, 
and well arranged colours, the plants a little tall in the front. Mr. 
J. Waldie, gardener to J. Bigwood, Esq., was third, a'so for very well 
grown plants, with fine blooms but rather tall. Mr. Brittain, gardener 
to W. Brigg, Esq., was fourth. Specimen plants were shown by Messrs. 
Sallows and Cave, who were first and second, the former with dwarf 
trained plants, the latter with pyramids. 
Cut blooms were far better, both in numbers and quality, than might 
have been expected, though, of course, they showed some effects of the 
season. For twenty-four blooms, twelve Japanese and twelve incurved, 
W. Furze, Esq., Teddington (gardener, Mr. E. Coombs) was first with 
excellent even blooms, followed by Mr. Waite and Mr. Higginson, 
amongst five exhibitors. For twelve incurved, Mr. Furze was also the 
premier exhibitor, staging compact neat blooms, Mr. Higginson and 
E. H. Douefc, Esq., being second and third. Mr. Furze continued his* 
success by taking first prize for twelve Japanese, Messrs. Futcher and 
Higginson following, all showing well. For twelve Pompons Mr. Furze 
led with beautiful blooms, Mr. Douet following with good examples- 
rather smaller. Mr. Furze also had the best twelve large Anemones, 
and the best six incurved of one variety (Barbara). Mr. C. Garrod won 
premier honours for six Japanese of one variety with Thunberg, very 
fresh and good, Mr. Futcher following with Ralph Brocklebank of 
excellent colour. 
A beautiful feature was formed by the vases of flowers in compe¬ 
tition. Miss Clarke was first with a most graceful stand, in which 
Marguerites, Pancratiums, white Azaleas, and Grasses were used with 
charming effect. Miss Milller was second with a small, neat, and un¬ 
pretentious stand ; Mrs. R. M. Gardner being third with a tall, graceful 
stand not quite finished in the centre. For a stand of autumn leaves, 
berries, and flowers, Miss Prior was first for an effective arrangement of 
Marguerites, Roses, and Grasses. Mr. Newman of Bromley had the best 
bouquet, an exceedingly tasteful production ; and Miss Clarke the best 
basket of Chrysanthemums. Table plants were well represented by 
Messrs. C. Coombes, Waite, and Parsons, who took the prizes in that 
order in a strong class. 
In the class for a collection of four dishes of fruit Mr. Davies, 
Weir Bank Gardens, Teddington, was a good first, showing an excellent 
Pine, good black Grapes, Beurrb Diel Pears, and King of the Pippins 
Apples. Mr. T. Buckland was second and Mr. Wadham third. With 
Pears Messrs. Garrod, Waite, and Fitzwater were the prizewinners. 
For Apples Messrs. Waite, Garrod, and Rickwood secured the prizes in 
a good competition. Mr. Waite had the best black Grapes (Alicante), 
followed by Messrs. Rickwood and Woods, Mr. Mitchell having the 
finest white Grapes (Mu-cat. of Alexandria). With vegetables Mr. 
C. J. Waite took the lead, closely followed by Messrs. Higginson and 
Garrod. 
Amongst the non-competing exhibits the group of Orchids from 
H. Little, Esq., was most praiseworthy, Cypripedium Spicerianum being 
grandly shown. An excellent group of Orchids was also staged by Mr. 
W. Gordon, groups of Richardias and Chrysanthemums by Messrs. 
Hawkins & Bennett, a tasteful group by Mr. H. E. Fordham, fine 
collections of Cyclamens by Messrs. W. D. Clarke and J. Walker, grand 
Celery, Seakale, and Apples from Mr. Poupart, Gourds from Messrs. 
Wallace & Co., and fine Chrysanthemum blooms from Mr. W. Bates, 
Poulett Lodge Gardens. 
WS WORK foi^the WEEK.J 
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HARDY FRUIT GARDEN. 
Lifting Fruit Trees. —To be successful with cordon, bush, or 
other miniature trees they must be well attended to at the roots, other¬ 
wise the chances are there will be much wood growth formed, and but 
little fruit produced. Lifting the roots and improving the soil is also 
the best remedy for the other extreme—viz., abundance of bloom, fol¬ 
lowed it may be by comparatively worthless fruit, little or no wood 
growth being formed. What is wanted in all cases, or whether the 
trees are on free-grotving or dwarfing stocks, is abundance of root fibres 
near the surface. Lifting, if properly done, is one of the best means of 
correcting downward root action, good surface culture, including 
mulchings of manure, or, better still, half-decayed leaves and manure 
from old hotbeds, will do the rest. If annual or biennial liftings, 
partial or complete, cannot be resorted to, the least that can be done in 
the case of all young trees is to lift and lightly root-prune during the 
second or third winter after planting. This may give a temporary 
check to the top growth, and which, in the case of wall trees with plenty 
of head room, may be thought undesirable, but it will most probably 
