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southern Indiana, Mr. Ridgway notes (“ Proc. U. S. Nat. Mus.,” 1882, 77), 
are sometimes 150 feet high, with trunks 4 or 5 feet in diameter, and 
bare of limbs for 70 or 80 feet; and even larger trees can be found in 
the western and still almost untouched forests of eastern Tennessee and 
western North Carolina. But these large trees are doomed, and before 
many more years have passed every Hickory tree of sufficient size and 
proper quality will have been sacrificed to supply the ever increasing 
demands which the industries of men make on this tree. The area of 
the region in which the Hickory grows to perfection is really small in 
comparison with the demand for it; and when no substitute can be 
found for a particular wood it must in time be exterminated, however 
abundant the natural supply, unless measures are taken to increase and 
perpetuate it artificially. And it would appear that of ail our trees the 
Hickory is the one which should be planted wherever suitable land can 
be spared for it ; and it should be protected and cherished, in view of 
the ever-increasing demands the world is making and must continue to 
make on this tree .—(The American Garden.') 
CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOWS. 
Although we have been enabled by the kindness of numerous 
correspondents in various parts of the country, in addition to our own 
staff, to give the reports of over sixty Exhibitions, readers still remind 
us that some have been omitted, and local newspaper reports are sent, 
which we are unable to utilise. To all who have assisted by sending 
brief original notes we express our thanks. Successful displays have 
been held at Wimbledon (Surrey), Balham, West Hartlepool, and the 
following 
Cardiff. 
The third annual Show of the Cardiff and District Chrysanthemum 
Society was held in the Park Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday in last 
week. The Mayor of the town, Mr. Alderman Saunders, opened the 
Exhibition with a brief speech. The large hall was well filled with the 
various exhibits, many of which were of more than usual merit, and the 
Show, on the whole, was a decided advance on the two former efforts. 
The entries in the cut bloom classes were numerous and the competition 
was close, especially in the open classes. In the amateurs’ class the 
competition was also very close, and some magnificent blooms were 
staged. The class for cottagers also brought to notice some very praise¬ 
worthy efforts. A strong feature in connection with this Show were the 
groups, which in the open class occupied spaces of 80 square feet and in 
the amateurs’ 60 square feet. In both classes the exhibits were ex¬ 
tremely good, and the two classes formed banks along the centre of the 
hall, the whole forming a magnificent display of bloom. Fruit and 
vegetables also were numerously shown, the entries for Apples being 
especially large, and some splendid dishes were staged. There were 
also classes for Ferns, Bouvardias, Cyclamen, Primulas, Selaginellas, 
and plants for table decoration, all of which added something towards 
making a show. 
Out Blooms. — Twenty-four distinct named varieties, Mr. W, 
Treseder, nurseryman, Cardiff, was first; Mr. W. J. Ireland, Singleton, 
Swansea, second ; and Mr. C. H. Williams, Roath Court, third. Twelve 
incurved, Mr. Ireland first and Mr. W. Waldron, Llandaff (gardener, 
Mr. H. Rex), second. Twelve Japanese, Mr. Ireland was again first with 
a magnificent dozen. For groups arranged for effect Mr. W. Treseder 
was first, Marquis of Bute (gardener, Mr. A. Pettigrew) second, and Mr. 
C. H. Williams (gardener, Mr. A. Bishop) third. In the classes for plants 
Colonel Hill, C.B., M.P., Marquis of Bute, and Mr. C. H. Williams 
were the principal winners, the latter exhibitor showing a splendid 
example of Pompon Snowdrop. 
Fruit .—Collection of five dishes. First, Colonel Turberville (gardener, 
Mr. G. Hawkins) ; second, Mr. H. W. ThomDson, Llandaff (gardener, 
Mr. Ryder). For twelve Apples,dessert, first Colonel Turberville, second 
Mr. C. Waldron, third Mr. G. M. Treharne. Twelve Apples, culinary, 
first Mr. C. H. Jenkins, second Marquis of Bute, third Colonel Turber¬ 
ville. Twelve Pears, dessert, first Colonel Turberville, second Marquis of 
Bute, third Mrs. Kelly. Twelve Pears, culinary, first Colonel Turberville, 
second Marquis of Bute, third Mr. Ireland. For a collection of Apples, 
twelve dishes, first Mr. C. E. Jenkins, second Mr. W. H. Thompson, third 
Mr. Ireland. Collection of Pears, six dishes, first Marquis of Bute, 
second Mrs. Kelly. Collection of vegetables, six varieties, first Mr. 
G. M. Trenarne, second General Lee, Dinas Powis, third Marquis of 
Bute. Special prize, offered by Messrs. Wood & Sons, and grown by 
their manures, stand of twelve Chrysanthemum blooms, first (silver 
medal) Mr. W. H. Thompson. Wreath, not to exceed 20 inches, first 
Mr. Phelps, Cardiff ; second Mr. Treseder. Cross, first Messrs. Perkins 
and Son, Coventry, who were also first for the best hand bouquet and 
gentlemen’s buttonholes. 
Sudbury. 
The autumn Exhibition of this Society was held at the Corn 
Exchange, Sudbury, recently, and for a provincial show was a really 
good display. The schedule comprised seventy-two classes, a great many 
of which were solely for fruit and vegetables, and as might be imagined, 
‘being in the midst of an agricultural district, these were shown of high 
excellence. The ladies’ classes for bouquets, epergnes, and sprays was 
* most keenly contested, and formed a most interesting feature in itself, 
some sixty different exhibits being staged in the six classes set apart 
♦ for them, and further interest was thrown into these classes that they 
-were judged by ladies of rank and high social position. Several very 
neat groups were shown both by professionals and amateurs, the first 
prize group being exhibited by Mr. Dance, gardener to Mrs. Lowe, Gos- 
field, and was remarkable for their exceeding dwarf habit, the tallest 
being scarcely 3 feet high at the back, while the front was only 18 inches'; 
yet these very dwarf p'ants carried good fresh flowers, and the colours 
very well arranged, perhaps a little too like a mould, they were so evenly 
placed. The collection from the garden of Col. Burke took second 
honours, while in the amateur groups Mr. A. Berry and Dr. Holden 
shared the honours, with capital examples of the well known varieties. 
What a marked improvement there is now throughout the country in 
both growing and grouping Chrysanthemums than formerly. In almost 
every exhibition it has become a leading feature. Several fine groups 
of foliage plants were staged, the best arrangement being contributed 
by Mr. Mitchell, who had some good Crotons, Poinsettias, Heaths,. 
Eranthemums, and Ferns. This was indeed a very tasteful display. 
Mr. Cundy was a good second. 
In the several cut bloom classes Mr. Dance, gardener to Mrs. Lowe, 
was almost invariably placed first for highly meritorious collections, 
showing that his productions were ahead of the other exhibitors, and 
that he possesses the spirit and ability of a good grower. Other success¬ 
ful exhibitors were Mr. Cundy, Sir W. Parker, Col. Burke, Mr. Mitchell, 
Miss Faulkner, and Mr. Gentry. In the amateur cut bloom classes Dr. 
Holden, Dr. Turner, and Mr. A. Berry were the principal winners. 
Primulas were numerously staged, and the collections contained 
several beautiful strains. Fruit was also good, especially Apples 
and Pears, most of which was highly coloured. Vegetables throughout 
were grand, whether exhibited by professional gardeners, amateurs, or 
cottagers, and taking the Show collectively it was a most interesting 
Exhibition, and during the afternoon well patronised by the elite of the 
neighbourhood. During the evening, when the price was lower, it was 
crowded ; there was no approaching the table decorations, bouquets, 
Mr. De la Cour, the Hon. Secretary, laboured hard to supply the many 
wants required, ably assisted by Dr. Holden and others of the executive. 
We should like to see another year the name and address of the gardener 
on the prizecards. This would give more interest to strangers. 
Beverley.—November 27th. 
This Exhibition was held on the above date in the New Gymnasium 
Hall, which was recently opened with a grand bazaar. The building is 
large and lofty, and admirably adapted for large public meetings, flower 
shows, &c. This was the seventh annual Exhibition of the Society, and 
the President, Vice-Presidents, and Committee, in conjunction with a. 
hard-working Treasurer and Secretary, are to be congratulated on the- 
success of their labour, for notwithstanding the sudden outburst of 
almost Arctic weather, and the late date of the Show, there was a goodly 
array of exhibits, and in many of the classes the competition was ex¬ 
ceptionally keen. In the open classes for plants, fine, large, well- 
flowered, and nicely trained plants (though a trifle 2>asse) were exhibited 
by Mr. T. Smith of Norwood Nursery, Beverley ; T. Crust, Esq., St. 
Mary’s, Beverley ; Mr. H. Taylor, Newland Nursery, Beverley ; Mr. R. 
Thirsk, Beverley ; and Mr. G. Hancock, Beverley. 
In the open classes for cut blooms Mr. T. Smith was first for twenty- 
four (twelve incurved and twelve Japanese), having good fresh blooms,, 
well set up, of both sections. Mr. H. Taylor was a good second. In the 
classes for twelve cut blooms, distinct varieties, J. A. Hudson, Esq., J.P., 
Longcroft, Beverlev, won with a capital lot, being closely followed by 
Colonel Hodgson, Westwood Hall, Beverley. In the smaller classes, 
J. A. Hudson, Esq., J.P., almost “swept the deck” of premier honours,, 
although the stands of both Col. Stracey-Clitheroe, J.P., of Hotham 
Hall, and Col. Hodgson, were in many cases very close on the heels of 
the winner. The wreath competition (Chrysanthemums only) was an 
excellent class both in number and merit, Mr. G. Cottam, nurseryman, 
Cottingham, Hull, taking the coveted position. In bouquets, Messrs. 
Taylor of Newland and Cottam of Cottingham were far ahead of other 
exhibitors. . 
In the fruit classes, Col. Clitheroe, J.P., scored both firsts for blank: 
and white Grapes with bunches of Gros Colnian and V hite Tokay, the 
first-named bunches having large berries, good colour, and capital 
bloom. W. F. Wrangham, Esq., J.P., Hotham House, was a good second 
in both classes. The last-named gentleman also took the principal 
prizes for Apples and Pears with exhibits of large size and good quality. 
Mr. H. Adams of Beverley was a successful exhibitor in those classes. 
The Judges were Mr. Charles Lawton, gardener to Colonel W. H. Har¬ 
rison Broadley, Welton House, Brough. East Yorks ; and Mr. R. Sturdy,, 
gardener to Charles Sykes, Esq., West Ella, Hull. The Hon. Sec. of the 
Society is Mr. Chas. Wellbourn, who, whilst being thoroughly energetic 
in carrying out his duties, was also most courteous to all. 
Birkenhead and Wirrall. 
The above Society held their third annual Show in the Town Hall, 
and the Show was a success, considering it was a wet day. The Grapes 
were good, as also were cut blooms, and in the fruit classes there was a- 
keen competition. . . , 
Cut Blooms..—In the open class for twenty-four incurved, in not 
less than eighteen varieties, Mr. G. Burden, gardener to G. C ockburn. 
Esq., Lingdale Lodge, Claughton, was first with even blooms of good 
substance and bright in colour. The stand comprised the following 
varieties :—Empress of India (2), Queen of England (2), Lord Alcester 
(2), Alfred Salter (2), Princess of Wales (2), Miss M. A. Haggas (J),. 
John Salter, Princess of Teck, Miss Violet Tomlin, Emily Dale, Mrs. 
Heale, Jardin des Plantes, Jeanne d’Arc, Lady Hardinge, Sir StaGord 
