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points has not been generally adopted here, but in a few cases it has 
been made compulsory by the donor of a special prize ; personally I am 
decidedly in favour of judging by points. —S. B. Levick, Longueville, 
Sydney, N.S. W. 
Chrysanthemums in Ieeuand. 
In spite of a dripping season Chrysanthemums with me are excep¬ 
tionally short-jointed, and consequently dwarfer than usual. A general 
survey gives a favourable impression. With the advent of August, some 
dozen buds of Mrs. A. Hardy were taken on unstopped plants but feet 
high. The same] variety stopped in the spring promise to develop buds 
by the middle of the month. Other buds taken to date (August 6th), 
are Stanstead White, Florence Davis, and W, A. Manda, whilst other 
important ones will shortly follow suit. Lord Brooke and Beauty of 
Castlehill are decidedly late, and would have been the better of a nip in 
the spring. 
New varieties give a zest to the labours of culture. It is pleasing to 
note the dwarf, robust character distinguishing many of recent intro¬ 
duction. The invariable greeting now amongst the fraternity is “ How’s 
the mums ? ” backed up by “ Have you Madame Therfese Key ? ” Yes, 
and Miss Dorothy Shea also; these two varieties were singled out for 
distinction so markedly in the Journal of Horticulture last year that all 
would-be up to date growers have probably secured them. Should any¬ 
one have failed to do so, they are not, I fear, quite happy. Both are of 
clean, vigorous growth and handsome foliage.—E. K., Duhlin. 
West op England Chrysanthemum Society. 
The Committee of the West of England Chysanthemum Society 
visited Teignmouth for their first annual outing on August 9th. On 
arriving at Teignmouth they visited Mr. W. H. Weguelin’s Carnation 
gardens, and inspected his magnificent collection, consisting of 1500 
seedlings and 500 named varieties. The party then returned to luncheon, 
after which they proceeded to Glendaragh, where they were met by 
Mr. Foster, gardener to H. Hammond Spencer, Esq., and conducted over 
the gardens. The houses were in especially good condition, and plants, 
flowers, and fruit were much admired. The Chrysanthemums, of which 
between 400 and 500 are grown, are looking well. 
From Glendaragh the party passed on to The Grove, the residence of 
Miss Fripp, and under the guidance of Mr. Stiles were conducted over 
the gardens and grounds. Here a large collection of Chrysanthemums 
grown for exhibition was seen. The plants were looking well in every 
way, as also were the houses and grounds. After leaving The Grove, the 
party returned to dinner, reaching Plymouth by train, after spending a 
most enjoyable day. Mr. Chas. Wilson and Mr. Damerell, the Honorary 
Secretary, carried out the arrangements. 
HORTICULTURAL SHOWS. 
WELLS.— August 6th. 
The annual show of this Society was held in The Cedars grounds 
by the kind permission of C. C. Tudway, Esq. The plants were 
arranged in the large tent, a smaller one being reserved for vegetables 
and fruit. 
Groups of plants arranged for effect occupied one side of the large 
tent the entire length, and these were much admired, though the com¬ 
petition was not as keen as usual. Mr. Williams, gardener to J. F. Hall, 
Esq., Sharcombe, led rather easily with a light arrangement, in which 
brightly coloured Crotons were conspicuous, with a relief of tall Grasses, 
narrow-leaved Dracaenas, and Palms. The flowers principally employed 
were Francoa ramosa, Eucharis, Canna Alphonse Bouvier, Anthuriums 
Schertzerianum and Rothschildianum, Oncidiums, Cattleyas, and Cypri- 
pediums in variety. Gloxinias and Tuberoses. The whole was arranged 
on a cool groundwork of Maidenhair Ferns, with an edging of Isolepis, 
Carex variegata, and dwarf Caladiums. Mr. McKenzie, gardener to 
A. F. Somerville, Esq., Dindee House, secured second place with a bright 
group of fresh plants ; Mr. Fewtrell, gardener to C. C. Tudway, Esq., 
being third. 
Mr. Williams was again first for six specimen plants with Anthurium 
Ferrieriense, profusely flowered, Croton nobile, C. Warreni, Kentia 
Canterburyana, Adiantum Farleyense, and Caladium candidum ; Mr. 
Young, gardener to W. S. Hodgkinson, Esq., being second with much 
smaller plants. For four specimen Ferns, Mr. Fewtrell was easily first 
with magnificent plants, comprising Cibotium regale, a pair of Nephro- 
lepis exaltata, and Adiantum concinnum latum. Mr. Williams was 
second. Mr. Fewtrell’s Ferns and Mr. Williams’ specimen plants 
occupied opposite ends of the tent, with a facing of tuberous Begonias, 
and formed a striking feature. Mr. McKenzie was first with six 
tuberous Begonias, Messrs. Mogford & Son second. Table plants were 
good, the competition being close. Mr. Williams’ plants were adjudged 
fiist, being of even size and highly coloured. Mr. Young secured second 
place, and Mr. Fewtrell third. Mr. Young was the only exhibitor of 
Gloxinias, the same exhibitor securing first place for twelve cut Roses. 
Fruit and vegetables were sparingly shown. Mr. Fewtrell was 
placed first for one Melon, Mr. McKenzie second, both having well 
flavoured fruits. The first prize for three dishes of Apples went to 
Messrs. Mogford & Son, Mr. Isgar receiving a similar award for Pears. 
Mr. King, gardener to the Dean of Wells, and Mr. Apps, gardener to 
H. S. Bailey, Esq., were respectively first and second for Peaches and 
Nectarines. Black Grapes were fairly well shown. Mr. Fewtrell led 
with fine clusters of Black Hambvirgh, Mr. McKenzie following for 
second place with the same variety, beautifully coloured. Mr. King 
secured first place for white Grapes, Mr. McKenzie second, both showing 
good ripe fruit. Messrs. Marshall and Young were first for Cucumbers 
and Tomatoes respectively; Mr, Jas. Hall being first for eight 
varieties of vegetables. 
Messrs. Browne & Sons, Wells, exhibited a group of plants in the 
small tent; Messrs. Jarman & Co., Chard, making a good display of 
hardy herbaceous flowers. Pansies, and Carnations. A box of Roses from 
Messrs. Keynes, Williams & Co., Salisbury, and a large assortment of 
Sweet Peas from Mr. Warden, Clarendon Park Gardens, were much 
admired. 
I The beautiful grounds and coombe were much admired, and the 
bedding, though suffering as elsewhere from so much rain, was bright 
and the colours admirably arranged.—W. R. Wt 
TAUNTON DEAN.— August 9th. 
In favourable weather the annual exhibition was held in the Vivary 
Park, Taunton. Specimen plants were the feature of the show, and 
some really grand exhibits were staged. Grapes were only well shown 
in one or two stands, but vegetables were excellent, the cottagers’ 
classes being well filled. Groups were very effective, but much alike, 
and must have taken a considerable amount of judging. 
In the open class for twelve stove and greenhouse plants in flower, 
Messrs. J. Cypher & Sons, Cheltenham, were first, showing a very fine 
Phoenocoma prolifera Barnesi, a splendid Erica Thompson!, E. obbata 
purpurea, Statice profusa, and Ixora salicifolia amongst others. Mr. 
J. F. Mould was second, and Mr. W. Brock third. Messrs. Cypher and 
Sons were again first for six plants in flower, the best being Allamanda 
nobilis, Stephanotis floribunda, and Statice profusa, the positions of 
second and third in the former class being here reversed. Messrs. 
Cypher & Sons were also first for eight foliage plants with fine Kentias 
and Crotons. In the class for eight exotic Ferns only Mr. W. Brock 
secured first prize, amongst the plants being a fine Dicksonia. Miss 
Todd was first for a group of plants very light and prettily arranged, 
but the second prize group of Mr. W. Brock was certainly the better 
coloured of the two. 
The first prize for a newly introduced plant with ornamental foliage 
was easily won by Messrs. Cypher with Croton Gordon!, Lady Theodora 
Guest (gardener, Mr. Wilkinson), being second with Strobilanthes 
Dyerianus. For a newly introduced plant in flower, Messrs. Cypher 
had to be content with second prize, showing Cypripedium Chamber- 
lainianum, Mr. W. Marshall being first with the same variety but a much 
better plant. The last named was also first for four Orchids, again 
beating Messrs. Cypher. Mr. Marshall showed Dendrobium formosum 
giganteum, Cypripedium Morganise, Cattleya Victoria Regina, and an 
exceedingly good plant of Reristeria elata. 
In the open classes for Roses, Messrs. J. Townsend & Sous, Perkins 
and Sons, and Keynes, Williams & Co. were the winners in the order 
in which named for thirty-six blooms, Dr. Budd, Bath, being highly 
commended. For eighteen blooms Messrs. Keynes, Williams & Co., Dr. 
Budd, and Messrs. J. Townsend & Sons were the respective winners. 
Messrs. Keynes, Williams & Co. showed Dahlias in good form, winning 
all the first prizes in the various classes. 
The first prize in the amateurs’ class for groups was taken by Mr. 
W. Brock, Miss Todd being second, and Mr. H. Mockridge third. For 
twelve stove and greenhouse plants Mr. W, Brock won with a good 
Croton Disraeli, Latania borbonica, and Anthurium Warocqueanum 
among others. Miss Todd was second. Mr. W. Marshall won with six 
plants, showing a splendid Pancratium fragrans and good Anthuriums. 
Miss Todd won with four specimen plants, and also won in the class for 
six exotic Ferns. Mr. W. Marshall had the best six Liliums, also 
six single tuberous Begonias. Amateurs’ classes for cut flowers were 
well contested. Dr. Budd winning in each class for Roses ; Mr. Thos. 
Hobbs being second in each instance. The first prize for table decoration 
was won by a very effective arrangement of Iceland Poppies (Papaver 
nudicaule), and was so much a centre of attraction that the award card 
could not be seen in consequence. The prizes for vases, bouquets, and 
buttonholes were about equally divided between Messrs. Cypher, 
Cheltenham, and Messrs. Perkins & Sons, Coventry. 
The fruit classes were mainly a contest between Mr. H. W. Ward and 
Mr. Stuckey, the latter being the principal prizewinner. For collection 
of fruit, eight varieties, Mr. Stuckey was first, having good Madresfield 
Court Grapes, and good Pineapple Nectarine. Mr. Ward was second, 
with fine Sea Eagle Peaches, good Figs, and Cherries. Mr. J. Brutton 
was third. Mr. Stuckey won in the class for four varieties, Mr. Ward 
second, and Mr. J. Brutton third. For two Pine Apples Mr. Stuckey 
was again the winner, and Mr. Ward second. In the class for Black 
Hamburgh Grapes Messrs. Stuckey, G. T. Luttrell, and H. R. Carver, 
were the winners in the order named. For Black Grapes, Ham- 
burghs excluded, Mr. Ward was first, Mr. V. Stuckey second, and 
Mr. J. Brutton third, the same order holding good for three bunches 
of Muscats. For three bunches white Grapes, Muscats excluded, Mr. 
Luttrell won with good Buckland Sweetwater. Mr. T. Jones took the 
first prize for Peaches with well coloured Noblesse. Mr, Ward had the 
best Pears, and Mr. J. Brutton had a good dish of Grand Duke Plum. 
Mr. Wilkins, as usual, showed fine vegetables in the class for eight 
varieties. 
The competitive exhibits were few, but well shown. Messrs. 
R. Veitch & Son, Exeter, had a good miscellaneous collection. Messrs. 
Davies, Yeovil, sent fine Begonias ; and Messrs. Kelway & Sons, Lang- 
port, had a stand of Gladioli in variety; 
