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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
September 6, 1894. 
them in the class for eighteen bunches of Cactus Dihlias, distinct. The 
varieties represented were May Pictor, Duke of Clarence, St. Catherine, 
Duchess of York, Matchless, Gloriosa, Kaiserin, Bertha Mawley, Lady 
Penzance, Professor Baldwin, Kentish Invicta, Josephine, Miss Violet 
Morgan, Kynerith, Countess of Radnor, Apollo, Countess of Gosford, 
and Delicata. Messrs. Keynes, Williams & Co. were second and Mr. 
Chas. Turner third. 
For twelve bunches of Cactus Dahlias Messrs. J. Burrell & Co., Cam¬ 
bridge, were first with Professor Baldwin, Countess of Gosford, Robert 
Canned, Countess of Radnor, Delicata, Juarezi, Lady Penzance, Purple 
Prince, Apollo, Kaiserin, Matchless, and Mary Hillier, Mr. M. V. Seale 
was second, and Mr. E. F. Such third. 
Pompon Dahlias were well staged, seven competitors showing in the 
class for twelve bunches of distinct, Mr. J. T. West, gardener to 
W. Keith, Esq., Brentwood, being first with charming blooms of Sunshine, 
Mary Keith, Arthur West, Tommy Keith, Gipsy, Phoebe,Temptress, Eva, 
Abundance, Red Indian, Erica, and Donovan. Messrs. Burrell & Co. 
were a good second, and Mr. M. V. Seale third. 
For twenty-four bunches of Pompons Messrs. Keynes, Williams and 
Co. were a good first, staging the following varieties : Lady Blanche, 
Midnight, B, F. Junker, Admiration, George Brinkman, Favourite, 
Little Frank, Janet, Eric, Isobel, White Aster, Crimson Beauty, Lilian, 
Tommy Keith, Whisper, Little Jack, Hilda, Bacchus, Ceres, Grace, 
Model, Madge, Sovereign, and Arthur West. Mr. Chas. Turner was 
second and Messrs. J. Cheal & Sons third. 
The amateurs’ classes for Dahlias were not very numerous, number¬ 
ing six only, but some highly creditable blooms were staged by the 
various exhibitors. In the class for six trebles of Cactus varieties, Mr. 
J. T. West was first with very beautiful blooms ; E. Mawley, Esq., 
second, and Mr. James Stredwick, Silverhill, St. Leonards-on-Sea, third. 
Mr. J. T. West was also first for six bunches of Pompons with well 
finished blooms ; Mr. J. Stredwick was second, and Mr. C. Osman, Sutton, 
Surrey, third. 
Mr. T. J. West was the only competitor in the class for eighteen 
Show or Fancy varieties, and was awarded the premier prize. The 
blooms were clean and well finished ; Harry Turner, Alice Emily, John 
Walker, Duke of Fife, and J. T. West were all well shown. In the class 
for twenty-four Show or Fancy there were three exhibitors—Messrs. J. T. 
West ; J. Gurney Fowler, Glebe Lands, South Woodford; and 
J. Stredwick, who received the prizes in the order in which their names 
are given. 
Mr. T. Vagg, gardener to Mrs. Theobald, The Bedfords, Havering, 
was first in the amateur class for twelve Dahlias, showing large flowers. 
Mr. A. Ocock, Rudevick, Horsham, was second. The last-named ex¬ 
hibitor was first, however, in the class for six blooms, Mr. Vagg 
following. 
Gladioli were not very largely represented, only one collection being 
shown, but this, arranged by Messrs. J. Burrell & Co., Howe House 
Nurseries, Cambridge, was magnificent, and occupied one long table. 
Amongst the best of the varieties, which were very numerous, Gertrude, 
lolanthe. Grand Rouge, Delicata, Magnet, Sorcerer, Florence, Frametta, 
Asphodel, and Tessa may be mentioned, though probably many others 
were equally as good. The first prize adjudged for this exhibit was 
richly deserved, and it was regretable that other collections of these 
very beautiful late summer and autumn flowers were not staged. 
Chrysanthemums were fairly well shown. In the class for twelve 
blooms of large early flowering varieties Mr. W. Wells, Earlswood 
Nurseries, Red Hill, Surrey, was placed first with a stand of fresh even 
blooms. The varieties shown were Madame E. Rey, Beauty of Exmouth, 
Majestic, Bridesmaid, September Beauty, W. H. Lincoln, La Cherine, 
there being duplicates in several instances. Mr. J. Agate, Havant, 
Hants, was a close second, the best flowers in this exhibitor’s stand 
being C. H. Payne, President Borel, and George Savage. The third 
prize was gained by Mr. B. Calvert, gardener to Colonel Archer Houblon, 
Hallingbury Place, Bishop’s Stortford, Herts, for a dozen blooms of 
George Wermig. 
Miss R. Debenham, St. Peters, St. Albans, secured the first prize 
for twelve Pompon Chrysanthemums, three blooms of each. The 
varieties shown were Lyon, Flora, Mrs. Cullingford, Mdlle. Jolivart, 
Blushing Bride, Alice Butcher, Pr^cocite, and Peircy’s Seedling. Mr. 
B. Vince, Highgate Cemetery, exhibited a dozen bunches of good blooms, 
for which the second prize was awarded. The last named exhibitor was 
first, however, in the larger class, namely that for twenty-four bunches 
of Chrysanthemums. They were very fresh and well coloured, the best 
including Sam Henshaw, Souvenir de Madame Menier, Madame 
Desgrange, Golden Fleece, Blushing Bride, St. Mary, Alice Butcher, and 
Mrs. J. R. Pitcher. Mr. E. F. Such, The Nurseries, Maidenhead, was 
second with excellent flowers, the most noteworthy being George Wer¬ 
mig, Goldsmith, Madame Desgrange, and Madame Gustave Grunner- 
wold. Mr. T. S. Ware, Hale Farm Nurseries, Tottenham, secured the 
third prize. 
Mr. W. Smith, Romford, Essex, won the first prize for a vase or epergne 
of Curysanthemums, the second award going to Mr. Walter Mole, 22, 
High Street, Hemel Hempstead, and the third to Mr. D. B. Crane, 
Archway Road, Highgate. Mr. W. Wells, exhibited a dozen blooms of 
Chrysanthemums in a miscellaneous class. There were two groups of 
Chrysanthemums, these coming from Mr. H. J. Jones, Ryecroft Nursery, 
Hither Green, Lewisham, and Mr. J. H. Witty, Nunhead Cemetery, S.E., 
to each of whom a silver medal was awarded. Mr. B. Calvart won in 
the class for twelve blooms of Madame C. Desgrange, Mr. E. Vince being 
second,and Mr. J. Wright, Middle Temple Gardens,third, all showing weP. 
Mr. Thomas W. Lister, 90, Alexandra Road, Hornsey, won the first, 
prize for twelve bunches of Chrysanthemums in the amateurs’ section. 
Mr. Frank Bingham was first in the class for six blooms of Madamn 
C. Desgrange ; Mr. H. Wedekind being second. Mr. Wells was first- 
with six bunches of any large-flowering Chrysanthemums ; Mr. J. Agate 
being second. In the open classes Mr. J. Wright, Middle Temple 
Gardens, was first with six bunches of white and yellow Madame 
C. Desgrange ; Mr. Vince being second. 
The miscellaneous exhibits were numerous, and made a very fine 
display. Mr. T. 8. Ware, Tottenham, had a large collection of Dahlias 
arranged in a somewhat formal style. The blooms, however, were 
above the average in quality, and included many excellent varieties of 
the Cactus and Decorative types. Pompons and singles being also well 
represented. Conspicuous amongst the former were Matador, Mahala 
Sheriff, Mrs. Frances Fell, Honoria, and Baron Schroder. The best single& 
included William Potten, Emily, Fred. Barker, and Lutea grandiflora, 
while of Pompons Cissie Parnham, Marie Durie, Louise Maltes, and 
Crimson King. Messrs. J. Cheal «fe Sons, Crawley, also won a silver-gilt 
medal for a grand collection of fruit, comprising Apples, Pears, and 
Plums, of which, too, fruiting branches and young trees were shown. 
The same firm had Dahlias and hardy flowers in variety. Mr. Robert 
Owen, Maidenhead, contributed a collection of early flowering Chrys¬ 
anthemums, and Mr. C. Williams, Hammersmith, had table decorations. 
Mr. J. R. Chard, Brunswick Nursery, Stoke Newington, N, was 
awarded a silver-gilt medal for an alcove decoration formed with wire 
arches in which bunches of Chrysanthemums and other flowers were 
arranged. Mirrors were also brought into use here, as were plants of 
Chrysanthemums and Ferns, the whole producing a charming effect. 
Messrs. J. Laing & Sons, E’orest Hill, were awarded a silver-gilt 
medal for a very fine collection of hardy flowers, amongst which Pent- 
stemons, Montbretias, Phloxes, Hollyhocks, and Dahlias were con¬ 
spicuous. Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, sent a splendid collection 
of Cactus Dahlias, arranged with sprays of Asparagus, and set in a base 
of bracken. The flowers were remarkable for their size and brilliancy, 
especially Bertha Mawley, Dean Hole, Blanche Keith, Matchless, 
Gloriosa, and Ernest Cannell. Messrs. Spooner & Sons, Hounslow, had 
a collection of Apples, for which a silver medal was awarded. Mr. 
T. W. Berridge, Norwood Lodge, Southall, sent some fine Onions; and 
Mr. R. Dean, Ranelagh Road, Baling, had blooms of quilled Asters, 
which were highly commended. Mr. W. Salmon, Ivy Cottage, West 
Norwood, won a bronze medal for table decorations. Mr. B. F. Such 
secured a silver medal for a collection of Dahlias and Chrysanthemums. 
Messrs. Fenlon & Son, Tudor Street, showed some heating apparatus; 
and Messrs. E. Beckett, G. Springthorpe, G. Coppin & Sons, and 
Dr. Walker had tubes and cups for exhibiting Chrysanthemums. 
Mr. Springthorpe’s invention was highly commended, Mr. Beckett’s 
being commended. 
The first meeting of the Floral Committee of the National Chrys¬ 
anthemum Society was held, but no certificates were awarded for 
Chrysanthemums. 
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WOKK-FoiitheWEEK.. 
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FRUIT FORCING. 
Vines. — Early Forced Vines in Pots .—For affording a supply of 
new ripe Grapes in late March, or early in and through April, these are 
in some respects better than planted out Vines, which, unless in inside 
borders and light, airy, well heated structures, are not always satis¬ 
factory. Besides, the strain upon very early forced Vines is so consider¬ 
able that planted out ones soon give indications of enfeeblement when 
started early in several years consecutively, so that it is found better in 
practice to secure stout well matured canes in pots, and after cropping 
them once throw the Vines away, new ones being provided annually to 
take their place. Those for starting in November will now have the 
wood brown and hard, the buds perfected, and the foliage sufficiently 
matured, if not off, for the removal of the laterals and shortening the 
canes to from 6 to 8 feet, according to the vigour, trellis to be occupied, 
and position of the plump buds. Whilst the cuts are dry it is advisable 
to dress them with styptic, patent knotting, or best French polish tn 
prevent bleeding. Keep the Vines rather dry at the roots, and in a cool 
airy house. Where the Vines have to be bought they are best seeir 
about now, orders being placed so as to secure stout, well-ripened canes 
of the most suitable varieties, which we find are White Frontignan, 
Foster’s Seedling, Black Hamburgh, and Madresfield Court. 
Earliest Forced House .—Where care has been taken to preserve the 
principal foliage by cleanly culture, and a judicious encouragement of 
the laterals after the fruit was cut to prevent premature ripening of the 
principal leaves, the early forced Vines will now be in a condition to 
have the laterals reduced, also the bearing shoots, which will tend to 
induce rest and admit of early final pruning. This may be performed 
on early forced Vines before the leaves are all down, as the wood being 
brown and hard and the leaves, or some of them, turning yellow, they 
will not bleed nor start the buds provided the house is kept dry, fully 
