November 28, 1880. ] 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
467 
In the division 1, open to the United Kingdom, class 1, for twenty-four 
incurved varieties, distinct, Mr. Brown, gardener to R. Henty, Esq., 
Langley House, Abbotts Langley, was an excellent first with very good 
blooms. Class 2, twenty-four Japanese varieties, distinct, Mr. George 
Sturman, Queen Street, Watford, was an excellent first with flowers far 
above the average ; Mr. Brown being second, and Mr. Kirby, gardener 
to E. Mawley, Esq., Berkhampstead, third. Mr. King, gardener to 
W. McFarlane, Esq., Glenchess, Rickmansworth, showed a splendid 
twenty-four Japanese, not for competition. Class 3, open to members 
only, miscellaneous groups of plants not exceeding 50 feet,—Mr. Lowe, 
gardener to the Right Hon. The Earl of Brownlow, the President of the 
DP RBY.— November :5th. 
The fifth annual Exhibition of Chrysanthemums was hell at the 
Drill Hall on the above date, and I am informed was a financial success. 
The Hall was crowded at the time of my visit on the evening of the 
16th, and I am told 1000 persons paid for admission on the opening day. 
In the principal open class for twenty-four blooms, twelve incurved and 
twelve Japanese, Mr. Goodacre, gardener to Lord Harrington, Elvaston 
Castle was easily first with substantial blooms. In Japanese a fine 
example of Stanstead White was noticeable. The prizi was a handsome 
Darby china vase, value £10 10s., and 10s. in cash. Tuis had to be won 
Fig. 59.—A GROUP OF ORCHIDS 
twice consecutively or three times altogether. In the members’ classes 
the principal prize is the challenge cup, value £5 5s., and 20s. in cash, 
was well won by Mr. F. Bancroft, an enthusiastic amateur. He had in 
his collection the premier bloom, a good example of Avalanche in fine 
condition. Messrs. Pearson of Chilwell staged some fine fruit and three 
trained specimens of Chrysanthemums, which were much admired. The 
Committee hope to produce a still better Sho.v next year by offering 
more liberal prizes.— Visitor. 
BERKHAMT S TEAT).— November 15th. 
The second annual Exhibition of the above Society was held in the 
Town Hall, Berkhampstead, on the date name!, and was very successful. 
AT ALDIN GRANGE. (See page 464). 
Society, was an excellent first ; Mr. Hillier, gardener to H. H. Cooper, 
Esq , Berkhampstead, second ; and Mr. Smyther, gardener to Colonel 
Barclay, was third. Class 4, for groups of Chrysanthemums in a space of 
40 feet. - Mr. A. B. Higgins, gardener to A. G. Lucas, Esq., was first with 
very even blooms. He was also awarded Messrs. Wood & Son’s medal 
for the most meritorious exhibit grown with their liquid manure 
powder. Mr. Higgins was first for three specimen Japanese, also for a 
single specimen. Mr. Kirby was first for twenty-four Japanese, and 
Mr. Hicks, gardener to J. G. Pearson, Esq., for twelve incurved blooms. For 
twelve Japanese Mr. Folkes first. Mr. Elser won both Messrs. Carter’s 
and Messrs. Cutbush’s prizes. There was a capital exhibit of Orchids 
by G. Alcock, Esq., for which he was very highly commended. Messrs. 
