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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
| November 28, 1S8R 
Wheeler, Mrs. J. Wright, E. Molyneux, Souvenir de Angel e Amiel, 
Comte de Germiny and Mr. Cannell. Incurved : Empress of India, 
Queen of England (2), Miss M. A. Haggas (2), Lord Alcester (2), 
Princess of Teck (2), grand; Golden Empress, Putney George, Lady 
Dorothy (2), good ; Beauty (2), Peach Christine. Hero of Stoke New¬ 
ington, Mr. Brunlees, Mrs. N. Davis, John Salter, Nonpareil, Cherub, and 
C. Gibson. Messrs. W. & G. Drover second with blooms as large, but 
lacked freshness a’l through. 
Another important class was that for twenty-four blooms in eighteen 
varieties, the best coming from Sir H. Mildmay, Bart., Dogmersfield 
Park (gardener, Mr. G. Trinder), with heavy lot bright and fresh blooms ; 
second, Mr. Wills. For twelve incurved, distinct, Messrs. W. & G. 
Drover secured the chief position with well-finished blooms; second, 
Mr. W. Neville. For twelve Japanese, distinct, Mr. W. Neville gained 
first honours with a bright, fresh, and well arranged stand, simi'ar 
to his forty-eight lot, Messrs.. & G. Drover being second. In the 
class for twelve Anemones, not less than eight varieties, Messrs. W. 
and G. Drover had a magnificent stand, the varieties being Souvenir 
de Lardenne (2), Mdlle. Cabrol (2) good ; Lady Margaret (2), Miss Annie 
Lowe, W. & G. Drover (2), Laing’s Anemone, Marguerite Villageoise, 
and Nouvelle Alveole. Mr. W. Neville second. 
In the class for twelve reflexed Mr. Wills was first with medium 
sized blooms ; second, Mr. Neville. Mr. Bushbv, gardener to F. Willan, 
Esq, Hill Park, Bitterne, took first honours with six incurved and six 
Japanese, distinct, and also for twelve blooms, not less than eight 
varieties. In this stand a bloom of Mrs. H. Cannell was grand, measur¬ 
ing 10 inches in diameter. Pompons was best shown by Mr. Neville, 
having a new one called Bessie Flight, a sport from Madame Montels, 
which the Judges awarded a first-class certificate. Colour similar to 
Queen of Anemones. 
The best group of plants was arranged by Mr. A. Prouting, gardener 
to Miss Butler, Winchester, and the best specimen plants, very good 
indeed, were exhibited by Mr. F. Wakeford, gardener to G. Harris, Esq., 
Aldermore, Shirley. We are pleased to hear that the Show was better 
attended than any others of recent years. 
YORK.— November 20th. 
The annual Exhibition of the ancient Society of York Florists was 
held in the Fine Art Exhibition Buildings, which is admirably adapted 
for the purpose, as an effective display of groups and plants was easily 
obtained, those of a miscellaneous character being arranged in circular 
form in the centre of the hall at wide distances apart, thus allowing ample 
space for promenading. The specimen plants of Chrysanthemums were 
placed in blocks on the floor of the hall, while many adorned the sides. 
For a group of Chrysanthemums interspersed with foliage plants 
arranged for effect in a space of 120 square feet, a special prize —a 
silver cup—to accompany a cash prize was offered, which brought four 
competitors. Mr. McIntosh, gardener to J. T. Kingston, Esq , Clifton, 
York, easily secured first honours with a free arrangement of well-grown 
plants carrying blooms, the whole neatly ma-gined with foliage plants. 
Mr. Kendall, gardener to J. M. We IdaB, Esq., Selby, was second, the 
flowers in this group not being nearly si good as in the first prize 
lot. For a group of Chrysanthemums in a space of SO square feet four 
competed, making in all a good display. Mr. Everard, gardener to Mrs. 
Gutch, York, won by the freshness of his blooms and the better arrange¬ 
ment. There was brisk competition in the class for four incurved 
distinct varieties. Mr. Everard won easily with rather tall but 
capitally flowered and neatly trained specimens of Prince Alfred, John 
Salter, and JarJin des Plantes. Mr. J. Smith, Brveiley, was second 
with smaller yet capital plants. Mr. Evera'-d secured the award for a 
specimen incurved, with Mrs. Dixon in good condition, carrying upwards 
of one hundred blooms. 
The principal cut bloom class was that for twenty-four incurved, 
not less than eighteen varieties, and twenty-four Japanese, also in 
eighteen varieties. The handsome sum of £15 was given for the first 
prize, which brought five competitors, making in all a good display. 
Mr. Anderson, gardener to A. Milnthorpe. E;q., Cattal, York, was 
awarded first honours for a capital stand of Japanese blooms and large 
incurved, but the latter were gettingold. The varieties were—Incurved — 
Back row : Queen of England (2), Lord Wolseley (2), Alfred Salter 
(2), Lord Alcester and Empress of India. Middle row : Lord Alcester, 
Pink Venus, White Venus' Nil Dcsperandum (2), John Salter, Mrs. 
Heale and Golden Empress. Front row : John Salter, Barbara, Cherub, 
Mr. Brunlees, Beauty, Sir S. Carey, Miss M. A. Haggas and Violet 
Tomlin. Japanese - Back row : Source d’Or (2), Meg Merrilies (2), Le 
Spectre Toulousain (2), Ralph Brocklebank (2), Mdme. C. Audiguier. 
Middle row : Fernand Feral, Comte de Germiny, Mrs. J. Wright, 
Edwin Molyneux, Avalanche (2), Comtesse de Beauregard 
Fair Maid of Guernsey, Val d’Andorre (2). Front row : Duchess of 
Albany, Mdlle. Lacroix, Madame J. Laing, Martha Hardinsr, Belle 
Paule. Mr. T. Car ing, gardener to Mrs. Cope, Dove Park, Woolton, 
Liverpool, was a close second, losing by only two points, his incurved 
blooms, though smaller, possessing more finish, but the Japanese were 
not so large as those in the first prize stand. Mr. Coultas, gardene r to 
W. Hardinge, Esq., Holly Hurst, Darlington, was third. Four competed 
in the class for twenty-four varieties, half to be incurved and the 
remainder Japanese. Mr. J. Smith, Norwool, took leading honours with 
even good stands of both kinds. Mr. Dickinson, gardener to W. B. 
Richardson. Esq, Elm Bink, York, following with neat blooms. Mr. 
T. Smith, Norwood, Beverlev, took leading honours for twelve incurved 
varieties, as he also did for six reflexed with medium size fresh examples. 
Mr. W. Boston, Carthorpe, Bedale, with twelve Japanese, led the way 
with fresh medium-sized examples of leading varieties. For six Japa¬ 
nese, one variety, there was a brisk contest, and with well grown 
examples of Boule d’Or Mr. Anderson led the way amongst seven com¬ 
petitors ; Mr. Dickenson was second with Ralph Brocklebank. Baskets 
of Chrysanthemums were numerous, as also were bouquets both of 
Chrysanthemums and miscellaneous flowers. 
Fruit was not so abundant as on some previous occasions, but of 
capital quality. For six bunches of Grapes in three varieties there 
were five competitors. Mr. McIntosh, gardener to J. T. Hingston, Esq., 
York, took leading position with Gros Colman, capital in every respect, 
large in berry and of excellent colour ; Alicante in a similar condition. 
Two splendid bunches of Trebbiano completed this collection. Mr. 
Dickinson took second honours, also staging well. For two bunches of 
white Grapes Mr. Hare, gardener to R. H. C. Neville, Esq., York, was- 
well ahead with Muscat of Alexandria. For the same number of any 
black variety Mr. W. Jenkins, Aldin Grange Gardens, was an easy first 
among five others with magnificent examples of Gros Colman, having- 
enormously large berries, well finished. 
Vegetables were extremely abundant, and of good quality. Messrs. 
Backhouse & Son staged eighty dishes of Apples of the leading varieties 
in good condition, these being entered not for competition. The Exhi¬ 
bition reflected the utmost credit upon the energetic and courteous 
Secretary, Mr. J. Lazenby. 
RUGBY.—Nov. 20th and 21st. 
Though a comparatively young Society, that established in Rugby 
is giving substantial proof of its usefulness in improving the culture 
of Chrysanthemums in the district, and in developing a love of horti¬ 
culture amongst amateurs. It fully deserves the strongest local sup¬ 
port, as the funds are most judicially expended, a comprehensive 
schedule is prepared, and the affairs of the Society are conducted by 
a practical Committee. The Chairman, Mr. L. Cumming, the Trea¬ 
surer, the Rev. IV. O. Wait, and the Secretary, Mr. W. Bryant, all work 
assiduously in advancing the Society’s interests, Mr. Bryant, with some 
energetic members of the Committee, performing most useful service. 
The dates of this year’s Show were unfortunately the same as those 
chosen for the Birmingham Exhibition, and this, in connection with the- 
bad season, might have been expected to seriously affect it in the- 
number of exhibits. With the exception, however, of one or two cut 
bloom c’asses there was no reduction of entries, and in some cases a very 
satisfactory increase was noticeable. Groups and plants were unusually 
numerous and good, the lower portion of the Town Hall being filled with 
exhibits. Miscellaneous plants, particularly Primulas and Cyclamens, 
were also well represented. The cut blooms, too, though not quite so- 
abundant as at some previous shows, were fairly fresh and ever* 
throughout. 
The principal class for cut blooms was for thirty-six (eighteen in¬ 
curved and eighteen Japanese, distinct), a silver cup and £2 constituting; 
the first prize, which was secured by Mr. W. Comfort, gardener to G. A. 
Everitt, Esq., Ivnowle Hail, Birmingham. The incurved were of medium 
s : ze, but solid and neat, the varieties being in the back row : Golden 
Empress of India, Queen of England, Lord Alcester, Hero of Stoke- 
Newington, Golden Queen of England, and Alfred Salter. Middle row : 
Jeanne d’Arc, Prince Alfred, Mrs. N. Davis, Miss M. A. Haggas, Princess 
of Teck, and Barbara. Front row : Violet Tomlin, Lord Eversley, Nil 
Desperandum, Cherub. Princess Beatrice, arjd Eve. The Japanese were 
fresh and bright, comprising in the back row : Boule d’Or, Comtesse de. 
Beauregarde, Gloriosum, Baronne de Prailly, Carew Underwood, and 
Meg Merrilies. Middle row : Madame C. Audiguier, Mdlle. Lacroix, 
Madame J. Laing, Fair Maid of Guernsey, Sunflower, and La 
Triompbante. Front row : Mdlle. Pigny, J. Dtilaux, Sarah Owen, 
M dame Baco, Mrs. J. Wright, and Thunberg. The second place was 
taken by Mr. W. Dillby, gardener to VV. II. May, Esq , Bowden House, 
Market Harborough, who had small incurved, but good Japanese. The- 
two competitors above named were placed in the same positions for 
twelve incurved, followed closely by Mr. J. Parker, Rugby. Mr. Com¬ 
fort was in fact the most successful in the open classes, for he was first 
with twelve blooms (six retiexed and six Anemones) ; also with twelve. 
Japanese and -single blooms of incurved and Japanese, Empress of India 
and Meg Merrilies securing the last named honours, Mr. Parker follow¬ 
ing in some of the classes. A special prize was offered in a Rugby 
district class for twelve blooms, six incurved and six Japanese, distinct, 
which was adjudged to Mr. A. J. Ki bourn, Bilton Hall Gardens, who 
staged excellent specimens in both sections. The Rev. F. D. Morrice, 
Hillmorton Road, took the second place; Mr. Batchelor being third. 
Messrs. Kilbourn and Batchelor were also the prizetakers with twelve 
incurved in the order named. Classes were also provided for cottagers 
and amateurs, in which the competition was very good, and the exhibits, 
in several cases of good quality. Bouquets were admirably shown by 
Messrs. Perkins & Son of Coventry, Mr. Parker also exhibiting well in> 
the same class ; while in another i\lr. Arnsby and Mr. Batchelor secured 
the chief awards. Messrs. Perkins & Son also had a very tasteful basket 
of Chrysanthemums, being again followed by Mr. J. Parker. 
Groups of Chrysanthemums occupied considerable space on the- 
ground floor of the Town Hall, the chief class being that for a group, 
arranged in a space of CO square feet, and open to all exhibitors. Mr. 
J. Parker won the first place easily with a very tasteful arrangement, 
the plants dwarf in front, the blooms good and varied, and the whole 
most satisfactory. Mr. Kilbourn was second, his plants having fine. 
1 blooms, and brightly coloured varieties being freely employed it waa 
