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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
Kovember 1,1894, 
the plants. Mr. W. Morgan, gardener to J. H. Johnson, Esq., Berk- 
hampsted Manor, was awarded the first prize. In this group were some 
splendid blooms of Viviand Morel, Etoile de Lyon, Edwin Molyneux, 
Avalanche, and Sunflower. Mr. E. H. Caterer, gardener to A. F. Giffirth, 
Esq., Elmsfield, Hertford, was placed second with a creditable group. 
Mr. C. Cox, gardener to J. Trotter, Esq., Buckendon Grange, Hertford, 
was awarded the third prize, some fine blooms of Col. W. B. Smith being 
noticeable in this group. 
For a collection of plants from which Chrysanthemums were 
excluded, Mr. W. L. Bastin, gardener to Captain Pringle, Digswell 
House, Welwyn, won the first prize. This group was finely arranged, 
but would have looked better had there been a little more colour in it. 
Palms, Ferns, Liliums, Pancratiums, and Nerines, with a few Orchids, 
were the principal plants here. Mr. E. H. Caterer was second with a 
well-arranged group. Mr. Owen Cooling, gardener to W. R. Baker, Esq., 
Bayfordbury, Hertford, was third ; Mr. J. Turk, gardener to 
P. Bosanquet, Esq., Ponfield, being fourth. 
Cat blooms, as before remarked, were as a rule very good. In the 
class for twenty-four Japanese blooms, distinct varieties, there were 
three exhibitors, and the competition was very keen between the two 
leading stands. Mr. W. Collins, gardener to J. W. Carlile, Esq., Pons- 
bourne Park, Hertford, was placed first with a splendid stand. The 
varieties were, Mrs. C. H. Payne, W. H. Lincoln, Madame Th^rese Eey, 
Edwin Molyneux, Puritan, Col. W. B. Smith, Viviand Morel, Mrs. E. W. 
Clarke, Florence Bond, G. C. Schwabe, Mdlle. Marie Hoste, President 
Borel, K. C. Kingston, Mrs. Cox, Sunflower, Princess May, Charles 
Dflvis, G. W. Childs, W. Seward, Avalanche, J. S. Stanborough Dibbins, 
Etoile de Lyon, Mrs. F. Jameson, and W. Tricker. Mr. W. Wells, 
Earlswood Nurseries, Redhill, was second, the best blooms in this fine 
stand being Col. W. B. Smith (grand). Primrose League, F. W. Flight, 
Souvenir de Petite Amie, Vice-President Calvat, Miss Dorothy Frankland, 
Charles Shrimpton, Duchess of York, Favourite, Viscountess Hambledon 
(the premier Japanese bloom in the show), Amos Perry, M. B. Spauld¬ 
ing, Alice Seward, Mrs. E. W. Clark, Frank Wells, W. H. Lincoln, 
President Borel, Chas. Davis, Lizzie Seward, Miss Dorothea Shea, 
Standard, Louise (fine), W. Seward, Princess May, and Golden Beauty. 
Mr. C. Cox was placed third with a stand of creditable blooms. 
Mr. W. Collins was also awarded the first prize for a dozen Japanese 
blooms. These were Mrs. C. H. Payne, G. C. Schwabe, G. W. Childs, 
Princess May, Edwin Molyneux, Madame Th^rese Rey, William Seward, 
Puritan, W. Tricker, Viviand Morel, Mrs. E, W. Clarke, and Sunflower. 
Mr. F. Winn, gardener to A. H. Hinsley, Esq., Fawshan, Hertford, was 
second with good blooms ; the third prize going to Mr. L. Barnes, 
gardener to the Hon. Baron Dimsdale, Hatfield. 
Mr. W. Morgan, gardener to J. H. Johnson, Esq., Berkhampsted 
Manor, was placed first for six Japanese blooms in the division open to 
members of the Society. These were W. H, Lincoln, Viviand Morel, 
Mdlle. Marie Hoste, Edwin Molyneux, Charles Davis, and Miss Anna 
Hartzhorn. Mr. W. Collins was first in this section with six Japanese 
blooms of any variety, showing Puritan in splendid condition. Mr. 
F. Winn was second with Florence Davis, and Mr. J. Turk third with 
Col. W. B. Smith. Mr. Turk also won with twelve reflexed blooms, 
staging Cloth of Gold, Peach Christine, James Carter, Elsie, King of 
Crimsons, White Christine, and Cullingfordi in good condition amongst 
other varieties. Mr. C. Cox was awarded the second prize. 
Mr. W. Collins secured the first prize for twenty-four incurved 
blooms, showing a good stand. The varieties staged were Mons. 
R. Bahuant, Madame Darier, Mrs. Heale, Emily Dale, Lord Wolseley, 
Prince Alfred, Mrs. S. Coleman, Refulgens, Emily Dale, Princess 
Beatrice, Violet Tomlin and Baron Hirsch, the last named receiving a 
special prize as being the best incurved bloom in the show. It was a 
grand flower, well coloured and of great depth. Mr. J. Turk was 
awarded the second prize in this class. The blooms were rather small, 
but neat and even, and included the following varieties—Queen of 
England, Madame Darier, Nil Desperandum, Alfred Salter, Jeanne 
d’Arc, Baron Hirsch, Golden Empress, J. Doughty, Lord Alcester, 
Violet Tomlin, Princess of Wales, Miss Haggis, and Mons. R. Bahuant. 
Mr. W. Collins was placed first for twelve incurved blooms in the 
section restricted to members of the Society. This was an even stand, 
and comprised Emily Dale, Princess Beatrice, Miss Haggis, Baron 
Hirsch, Violet Tomlin, Lord Wolseley, Lord Alcester, Madame Darier, 
Jeanne d’Arc, Mons. R. Bahuant, Mrs. Heale, and Prince Alfred. 
Miscellaneous plants were rather numerous and well shown. Mr. C. 
Cox won with six Cyclamens, and Mr. 0. Catling for a similar number 
of Zonal Pelargoniums. Primulas and other plants were good. 
Fruit formed a striking feature of the show. Mr. 0. Catling, 
gardener to W. R. Baker, Esq., Bayfordbury, Hertford, won with two 
bunches of white Grapes, and also for two bunches of black Grapes. 
Mr. W. L. Bastin secured a special prize for two bunches of black 
Grapes, showing well-coloured Alicantes. Culinary Apples were well 
shown by Messrs. G. Fulford, 0. Catling, and W. Morgan. Mr. 
O. Catling won the first prize for six dishes of dessert fruit, showing 
Grapes, Pears, Apples, Plums, and Oranges in excellent condition. 
Mr. W. L. Bastin was second, and Mr. F. Winn third. Mr. C. E. 
Martin, gardener to Viscount Hampden, The Hoo, Welwyn, was placed 
first for six dishes of dessert Pears, and Mr. A. J. Willsher, gardener to 
the Rev. Edw. Kirkby, Ware Vicarage, was first for six dishes of dessert 
Apples. There were several other minor classes for fruit, and in these 
the produce was of a moderately good character. 
Vegetables were numerously and well shown, many of the exhibits 
being above the average in quality. For a collection of vegetables, ' 
open to members of the Society, Mr. J. Barnes was placed first with % 
handsome contribution, including fine Celery, Carrots, Onions, Beet, 
and Tomatoes. Mr. C. E. Martin was a good second, and Mr. H. 
Caterer third. In the other restricted sections the collections of vege¬ 
tables were also of excellent quality, the same applying to single 
dishes, amongst which Potatoes, Cauliflowers, Beet, Onions, and Turnips 
may be singled out as being worthy of special mention. 
Trade exhibits were not so numerous as is usually the case on such 
occasions, although those shown appeared to attract particular atten¬ 
tion. Messrs. W. Edwards & Son, Sherwood, Nottingham, had a large 
stand of their useful “ Edwardian ” decorations. These are made in 
various designs, and are effectively planted with Ferns, Grevillea 
robusta, and other plants. Being of an unique character and durable 
nature these decorations are admirably adapted for the embellishment 
of the dinner table, rooms, bazaars, or for the conservatory. Messrs. 
W. Cutbush & Sons, Higbgate, N., sent a collection of plants which 
made a good display, and Messrs. Paul & Son, The Old Nurseries, 
Cheshunt, contributed hardy flowers in variety. Mr. W. Wells, 
Earlswood Nurseries, Redhill, exhibited plants of his new green 
Chrysanthemum. 
KENT COUNTY.— October 31st and November 1st. 
The annual exhibition of the Kent County Chrysanthemum Society 
opened yesterday (Wednesday) at The Riuk, Blackheath. As in former 
years the large building was filled with exhibits, and the good 
reputation which this Society has hitherto held was well maintained. 
Liberal prizes were offered, and these had the effect of inducing some of 
the most noted southern growers to exhibit. Cut blooms formed the 
most striking feature of the show, and those staged in the leading class 
were of excellent quality, this applying rather more to the Japanese 
varieties than to the incurved flowers. Although not numerous, the 
groups were attractive, and many of the plants were noted as carrying 
some fine flowers. Under the supervision of Mr. F. J. Garford, the 
honorary secretary, the arrangements were carried out in a most 
creditable manner. It is gratifying to know that this Society is in a 
flourishing condition, there being an increase of over £25 in the members’ 
subscriptions last year, mainly due to the exertions of Mr. Carvill, the 
late honorary secretary. 
The principal class in the cut bloom section was for thirty-six flowers, 
half to be Japanese, and the remainder incurved, the first prize being a 
sum of £6. There were seven competitors, and the fight for the premier 
position was somewhat keen. Mr. S. B. Wheadon, gardener to 
R. J. Collier, Esq., Hawthorne, Bickley, Kent, was awarded the first 
prize for a stand of fine even blooms. The Japanese varieties were fresh 
and beautiful, and comprised Primrose League, Mrs. F. Jameson, 
Pr4fet Robert (grand), B. Molyneux, Mrs. C. H. Payne, Sunflower, 
Mdlle. Marie Hoste, Avalanche, Mrs. B. W. Clarke, G. C. Schwabe (fine), 
Viviand Morel (excellent), J. Shrimpton, Etoile deLyon, W. H. Lincoln, 
Princess May, Charles Davis, and Excelsior. The incurved blooms 
were also good, many of them being of greater depth than is usually 
seen at an early show. The varieties were Lord Alcester, Madame 
Darier, Alfred Salter, Ami Hoste, Mons. R. Bahuant, Jeanne d’Arc, 
Brookleigh Gem (fine), Mrs. Heale, Madame F. Mistral, Lord Wolseley, 
Violet Tomlin, Mr. Brunlees, Princess of Wales, Miss M. A. Haggis, 
Prince Alfred, Baron Hirsch (grand), Alfred Lyne, and John Salter. 
The second prize went to Mr. C. Payne, gardener to C. J. Whittington, 
Esq., Elmhurst, Bickley, for an excellent stand. Mr. Leadbetter, 
gardener to A. G. Hubbuck, Esq., Elmstead Lodge, Chislehurst, was 
third, and Mr. G. Tutt, Rose Nursery, Ashford, Kent, fourth. From 
this it will be seen that the whole of the prizes in this class went to 
Kentish growers—a credit to them, the Society, and the county. 
In the class for twenty-four Japanese blooms there were three com¬ 
petitors, and here again Mr. Wheadon proved himself victorious. The 
flowers staged were even, rich in colour, and well arranged. The 
varieties were—Mdlle. Marie Hoste, Golden Dragon, J. Shrimpton (very 
fine), W. Tricker, Gloire du Rocher, Col. W. B. Smith, Edwin Moly¬ 
neux, Good Gracious, Duke of York, W. H. Lincoln, Mrs. E. W. Clarke, 
Louise (deeper colour than usual), Etoile de Lyon, Beauty of Exmouth, 
Sunflower, W. Seward, Charles Davis, Excelsior, Mrs. F. Jameson, Mrs. 
C. H. Payne, G. C. Schwabe, Avalanche, Pr^fet Robert (of great depth), 
and Kentish Yellow. Mr. R. Leadbetter was awarded the second prize 
for a splendid stand of flowers, many of which, however, required a few 
more days to develop. Mr. A. Tomalin, gardener to Stephen White, Esq., 
Oakwood, Crayford, Kent, secured the third prize for a stand of fair 
blcoms. 
There were six competitors in the class for twelve Japanese blooms, 
and notwithstanding this Mr. Wheadon was again placed first. The 
varieties shown in this stand were Etoile de Lyon, J. Shrimpton, 
G. C. Schwabe, Avalanche, Gloire du Rocher, Beauty of Bxmouth, 
E. Molyneux, W. H. Lincoln, Excelsior, Mdlle. Marie Hoste, Pr^fet 
Robert, and Mrs. F. Jameson. Mr. C. Twinn, gardener to G. W. Bird, 
Esq., Manor House, West Wickham, won the second prize for a 
creditable stand ; the third award going to Mr. P. Waterer, Fawkham, 
Kent, who had rather small but neat flowers, including a splendid bloom 
of Cbas. Davis. 
Reflexed varieties were not specially good, although there were five 
stands in the class for a dozen blooms. Mr. Leadbetter was placed first, 
with King of the Crimsons, Amy Furze, Dr. Sharp, and Cullingfordi 
as the best flowers. Mr. A. Tomalin was second, and Mr. E. Russell, 
gardener to T. Pirns, Esq., Martens Grove, Crayford, third. Pompon* 
were best shown by Messrs. J. Knapp, A. Tomalin, and E. Russell, 
