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blooms staged with Ferns and Grasses, second prize going to Mr, W. H. 
Lees, Trent Park Gardens. Bouquets, epergnes, and baskets of flowers 
were also admirably shown. 
Vegetables were, as usual, very extensively shown, but the extreme 
pressure on our space precludes a detailed report of these exhibits. 
Messrs. C. J. Waite, T. W. Wilkins, R. Lye, and T. Haines won the 
special prizes offered by Messrs. Sutton & Sons in order of their names. 
Mr. Lye was awarded the first prize given by Messrs. H. Cannell and 
Sons. Grapes were well shown by Messrs. J. Bury, W. Harman, and 
C. Griffiu; Messrs. W. Allan, R. Potter, and H. Liney won the leading 
prizes for Pears, the first named having some magnificent examples. 
Mr. A. Axell, Sittingbourne, won with six dishes culinary Apples, and 
Mr. R. Potter with dessert varieties, the second prize in the latter class 
going to Mr. Richard Dean, Ealing. 
Miscellaneous. 
The miscellaneous exhibits were very numerous, and included Chrys¬ 
anthemums in variety from Mr. W. J. Godfrey, Exmouth ; table 
decorations from Mr. A. Larke, Kensington ; vases and other ornaments 
of Chrysanthemums and autumn foliage from Messrs. Perkins and 
Sons, Coventry ; Orchids and foliage plants from Messrs. B, S. Williams 
and Son, Upper Holloway ; fruits, plants, and flowers from Messrs. 
Cutbush & Sons, Highgate; Bedfordshire peat from Mr. J. Arnold, 
Leighton Buzzard ; cut Chrysanthemums from Messrs. H. J. Jones, 
Lewisham, T. S. Ware, Tottenham, Clibran & Sons, Altrincham, and 
A. W, Young, Stevenage ; Ichthemic guano from Mr. Wm. Colchester, 
Ipswich ; fruits from Messrs. J. Cheal & Sons, Crawley ; Carrots from 
Mr. J. Empson, Ampthill; horticultural sundries with a basket of 
handsome Grapes from Mr. J. George, Putney ; Chrysanthemums 
from Messrs. Jas. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea j and Zonal Pelargoniums 
from Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons. 
BRIGHTON.— November 6th and 7th. 
As usual, the annual autumn exhibition of the Brighton and Sussex 
“ New ” Horticultural Society was held in the Dome, of the Royal 
Pavilion, the Corn Exchange being requiied also for the exhibits. In 
all sections and classes devoted to Chrysanthemums there was a manifest 
improvement. The competition was exceedingly keen, while the quality 
of the exhibits left little to be desired. 
The specimen plants of Chrysanthemums were arranged in the Dome, 
the trained plants occupying a position in front of the orchestra, the 
standard and pyramid-trained plants being arranged under the gallery. 
The cut blooms were shown to great advantage on tables in the Corn 
Exchange. Fruit and vegetables made a grand display so plentifully 
were they staged. The management was, as usual, quite of the best 
kind, everything being in order at the appointed time, reflecting great 
credit upon the Committee, so ably led by Mr. Mark Longhurst, 
the Secretary. 
Groups of Chrysanthemums have always been well represented at the 
shows of this Society, this year being no exception to the rule. For a 
circular group, 14 feet by 8 feet, Mr. Head, The Drive Nursery, Hove, 
was an easy winner with a grand bank of plants, comprising mainly 
Japanese varieties. Mr. J. Hill, gardener to M. Wallis, Esq., Springfield, 
Withdeane, was second, with an arrangement in an undulated manner ; 
the blooms, though, lacked the quality of the premier award. Third, 
Mr. G. Miles, Victoria Nursery, Brighton For a group of 11 feet by 
6 feet of Chrysanthemum and foliage plants, Mr, Miles won easily with 
half-specimen plants, carrying grand blooms, lightly arranged. Mr. J. 
Turner, gardener to Sir Greville Smyth, Wick Hall, Hove, was a good 
second. For four standards Mr, Meachen, gardener to Mrs. Armstrong, 
was first with good plants. Mr. J. Hill was first for one standard. For 
four pyramids Mr. Hill was first, and Mr. Scutt, gardener to Mrs. A. 
Levett Jenkins, Burgess Hill, second. The last-named was first for 
dwarf-trained plants, Mr, Hill second, both showing well. 
Cut blooms were staged in immense numbers. Fourteen exhibitors 
competed in the class for thirty-six Japanese, in not less than twenty- 
four varieties. Mr. Martin Standing, gardener to Mrs. Joad, Patching, 
Worthing, w'as distinctly first with large, fully developed blooms of 
Viviand Morel, E. Molyneux, W. H. Lincoln, J. Shrimpt-m, Sunflower, 
Puritan, Stanstead White, Sunflower, Princess May, Mrs. Jameson, 
Avalanche, T. W. Sanders, and Col. W. B. Smith, amongst others. 
Mr. Neville, gardener to F. W. Flight, Esq , Winchester, was second 
with smaller, but fresh and good blooms, and Mr. Wells, Earlswood 
Nurseries, third. For twenty-four Japanese, distinct, Mr. Standing 
repeated his former success with a similar stand of blooms. Mr. James 
Hopkins, gardener to Mrs. Thornton, High Cross, Framfield, was second, 
and Mr. A. Payne, gardener to Mrs. Ewald Smith, The Oaks, 
Emsworth, third, with a really good stand of blooms. 
In the class for twelve Japanese, distinct, no less than sixteen com¬ 
peted. Mr. Horscroft won the premier award with heavy, well coloured 
examples of Col. W. B. Smith, Charles Davis, Boule d’Or, G. C. 
Schwabe, Viviand Morel, E. Molyneux, and white Louis Boehmer. 
Mr. G. Elphick, gardener to Major Hardman, Hurstwood, Hayward’s 
Heath, was close second, and Mr. F. Suter third. 
Anemone flowered varieties were well shown by Mr. Heasman in the 
class for six ; he had Gluck, J. Marty, M. Lebocqz, and Nelson. Mr. W. 
Jupp, gardener to G. Boulton, Esq., Torfields, Eastbourne, followed. 
Incurved blooms were not so numerously represented as the Japanese, 
but the quality was uniformly good. For twenty-four, in not less than 
eighteen varieties, Mr. A. Payne was an easy first. The blooms were 
not large, but of good quality and neatly finished. Golden Empress, 
Empress of India, Lord Alcester, Mrs, S, Coleman, Miss Haggas, Lucy 
Kendall, Violet Tomlin, Mrs. Heale, Jardin des Plantes, and Jeanne 
d’Arc were amongst the best. Mr. Heasman, gardener to Mrs. Oxley, 
Fern Place. Turner’s Hill, was second with good blooms. Third, 
Mr. James Hopkins. Mr. F. Suter was an easy winner in the class for 
twelve incurved with large, well developed blooms. Mr. S. Horscroft, 
gardener to T. Potter, Esq., Hapstead House, Ardingley, was second, 
smaller, but good flowers. Third, Mr. C. Fowler, gardener to Mrs. 
Hall, Barrow Hill, Henfield. For six incurved, one variety, Mr. Suter 
was first with Queen of England ; Mr. W. Jupp second with Jeanne 
d’Arc ; and Mr, Horscroft third with B. Hirsch. 
For six Japanese of one variety, white, Mr. Standing first with 
Avalanche ; second, Mdlle. Marie Hosle belonging to Mr. Suter; third, 
Mr, Elphick, Mdlle. Marie Hoste, thirteen competing. For six yellow 
Mr. Horscroft was first with grand Sunflower ; second, Mr, Hipgreave, 
gardener to— Ritchie, Esq., Broadwater. In the class for six, any colour 
except white and yellow, fifteen competed, Mr. James Hopkins with 
Viviand Morel won first honours. The same variety won for Mr. Wallis, 
gardener to Mrs, Mews, Hartwell, Hatfield, second prize. For twelve 
reflexed Mr. Jupp won premier honours. Miscellaneous plants and fruit 
were also well shown. 
LEEDS,— November 6th and 7th. 
The sixth annual Show, held in the Victoria Hall, was a good one, 
the competition in all classes being keen. Groups of Chrysanthemums 
were better than usual, the first prize group standing out quite distinctly 
above the rest, with fine fresh flowers and altogether well handled. 
Miscellaneous groups as usual gave a well furnished appearance to the 
Hall. Table plants were well shown, and fruit and vegetables were well 
displayed. Messrs. Charlesworth & Shuttleworth exhibited a fine stand 
of Orchids. 
In the class for eighteen incurved blooms, not more than two of 
any one variety and not less than fourteen distinct varieties, the 
first prize included a silver challenge cup value 7 guineas. This was 
won by A. Milnthorp, Esq., Tower Hill, Cuttal, near York (gardener, 
Mr. Anderson), with a good even stand of Empress of India, 
Mons. R. Bahuant, Jeanne d’Arc, Queen of England, John 
Doughty, Lord Alcester, Lord Wolseley, Golden Empress, John Salter, 
Mrs. Heale, Princess of Wales, Miss M. A. Haggas, Princess Beatrice, 
Mrs. S. Coleman, Violet Tomlin. The second prize went to G. B. 
Cockburn, Esq., Lindel Lodge, Birkenhead (gardener, Mr. Burden) ; 
and the third prize to Messrs. Pearson & Sons, Chilwell Nurseries, Notts. 
For eighteen Japanese, not more than two of any one variety nor 
less than fourteen distinct varieties, the first prize inc'uded a silver 
challenge cup, which was won by Messrs. J. R. Pearson & Sons, Chilwell 
Nurseries. The flowers were Mrs. C. H. Payne, Sunflower, E. Molyneux, 
Madame C. Molin, Miss Dorothea Shea, Mdlle. M. Hoste, Mdlle. Therese 
Rey, W. W. Coles, Princess May, Duke of York, Viviand Morel, Mrs. 
Withers, Viviand Morel, G. C. Schwabe, Chas. D.ivi9, W. H. Lincoln. 
The second prize went to Mr. Burden, Birkenhead, whose best flowers 
were Mrs. C. H. Payne, Boule d’Or, Mdlle. Th^r^seRey, Chas. Davis, W. H. 
Lincoln, Mrs. H. Payne ; ViscountessiHambledon, a magnificent flower, 
winning the premier prize. Third, C. J. Omerod, Eiq., Green Royds, 
Rawdon. 
For twelve incurved, distinct, the first prize was won by Messrs. 
J. R. Pearson & Sons, Chilwell Nurseries, with Empress of India, Mrs. 
S. Coleman, John Salter, Lord Alcester, Lord Wolseley, Violet Tomlin, 
Jeanne d’Arc, Madame Darier, Miss M. A. Haggas. Mrs. Heale, Beauty, 
and Lucy Kendal. A. Milnthorp, Esq., Tower Hill, York, was second 
with Lord Alcester, Lord Wolseley, Empress of India, Mons. R. 
Bahuant, Mr. Bunn, Violet Tomlin, Beverley, and Mrs. Heale, amongst 
others. 
In the class for twelve Japanese, distinct, Messrs. J. R. Pearson & Sons 
were first with Viviand Morel, W. W. Coles, G. C. Schwabe, Madame 
Th^i^se Rey, Lillian Bird, Duke of York, G. C. Schwabe, Sunflower, 
Chas. Davis, Violette, E. Molyneux, and Madame C. Molin. The 
second prize was won by Mr. Burden, Birkenhead. 
For six incurved blooms, one variety, Mr. Moore, gardener to Mrs. 
Bowring, Allerton Hall, Glednow, was first with Baron Hirsch; second, 
Mr. Grix, with the same variety ; and third, Mr. Harburn. 
Group of miscellaneous plants arranged for effect, 60 square feet, 
made a good display. Mr; Moore was first, and Mr. Richer, gurdener to 
J. W. Oxley, Esq., J.P, Spenfield, Headingley, second. Other plants 
with fruit and vegetables were also numerous and well staged. 
WATFORD.— November 6th and 7th. 
The ninth annual exhibition of the Watford Chrysanthemum 
Society was held at the Clarendon Hall on the above dates, and, judging 
by the enormous number of entries and the keen competition evinced by 
the several members, it certainly proved that the deep interest taken in 
the cultivation of the Chrysanthemum is not flagging. The entries were 
far in excess of any previous show, and in the aggregate reached the 
grand total of 370, or forty more than last year. The arrangements of 
such an exhibition naturally involve an amount of forethought and 
labour, that when such a result is obtained as that in the case under 
consideration it deserves especial recognition. The Honorary Secretary, 
Mr. C. R. Humbert, who works so energetically and enthusiastically, 
strongly supports the show with his exhibits, as will be seen hereafter, 
and is to be heartily congratulated on the continued success, as well as 
the Committee, whose work so much contributes to it. 
