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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
Nove nber 15,18 Jt 
large numbers of new varieties which he names have never been intro¬ 
duced into this country. The price of the new supplement is 6d., and 
can be obtained of the Secretary or of the Society’s publisher, Mr. E. W. 
Allen, 4, Ave Maria Lane, B.C. 
Crystal Palace. 
For the purpose of embellishing the huge glass building during the 
autumn and early winter months Chrysanthemums are extensively 
grown at the Crystal Palace by Mr. W. G, Head, the garden super¬ 
intendent, and his assistants. As may be expected the plants are now 
arranged in groups in the transepts, and they present a beautiful 
appearance. Health and vigour are the primary characteristics of the 
Palace Chrysanthemums, and the majority of them are bearing flowers 
which would by no means be out of place on an exhibition board. 
From these remarks it will be gathered that special attention has been 
paid to the cultivation of these popular plants, and with admirable 
results. 
About 700 Chrysanthemum plants are cultivated, and these of 
course include all the leading varieties. A constant display is main¬ 
tained from August until Christmas, and from this it would be apparent 
to all that the early flowering varieties receive a large share of attention. 
Most of the principal kinds of this section are grown, and during 
September and October they are most effective. While this is so it must 
not be supposed, however, that the November blooming sorts are less 
appreciated. Of these there are abundance to satisfy the most fastidious, 
and the Chrysanthemums at the Palace are a credit to all concerned. 
Being grown primarily for decorative purposes, the Japanese varieties 
are more numerous than incurved kinds. Of the former there are, as 
before hinted, some grand blooms of the leading varieties. Visitors to 
the Crystal Palace during the next few weeks will find the display of 
Chrysanthemums one of the most attractive features in the building. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOWS. 
YORK.— November 14th, 15th, and 16th. 
The exhibitions of the Ancient Society of York Florists have so long 
been known for their excellent reputation, that the Chrysanthemum 
Show which opened yesterday (Wednesday) in the Fine Art Building, 
York, was looked forward to with some amount of interest by many 
growers. Liberal prizes were offered, and in several of the leading 
classes silver cups accompanied the premier awards. It was the finest 
autumn exhibition ever seen in York. The cut flowers were superb, 
and groups of Chrysanthemums and miscellaneous plants remarkably 
good. Fruit was scarcely up to the average, but vegetables were 
excellent. 
A silver cup, value £5, given by the Lord Mayor of York for a group 
of Chrysanthemums occupying a space not exceeding 120 square feet, 
was won by Mr. Kingston with a grand exhibit. Alderman Close was 
second, Mr. W. Hardcastle third, and Mr. H. Leetham fourth. 
Mrs. Gutch won with another group of Chrysanthemums. 
Cut flowers made a good display, and in the class for thirty-six 
blooms, half to be incurved and the remainder Japanese, the citizens’ 
challenge prize, value £20, was added to the premier award of £10. 
Mr. W. H. Tate was placed first in this class with a very strong exhibit. 
The second prize was secured by Col. Houblon, and the third by Sir 
James Walker. The same exhibitors secured the prizes in precisely the 
same order as their names are given for twenty-four blooms, half 
Japanese and the remainder incurved varieties. 
For twelve incurved blooms, distinct, Mr. A. Milnthorpe was first. 
Col. Houblon second, and Sir James Walker third. Mr. W. H. Tate 
won in the class for twelve Japanese blooms, and was followed by 
Mr. R. H. Jones and Col. Houblon, who were second and third 
respectively. 
Messrs. J. T. Kingston and H. Leetham were prizewinners in the 
class for a collection of dessert fruits, while Lord Hotham, Mr, 
Kingston, and Mr. Jones won with six bunches of Grapes. For two 
bunches of black Grapes Lord Hotham, Miss Barclay, and Mrs. Gutch 
secured the prizes. 
BIRMINGHAM.— November 14th and 15th. 
An exhibition of Chrysanthemums, fruit, and vegetables was opened 
yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon in the Town Hall, Birmingham, under 
the auspices of the Birmingham and Midland Counties Chrysanthemum, 
Fruit, and Floricultural Society. Our reporter telegraphs that, on the 
whole, it was an excellent show, the competition being very keen. The 
groups were superb, and cut blooms fine, but not quite so numerous as 
usual. We append the names of the prizewinners in some of the principal 
classes, and shall refer to the others next week. 
The leading class for specimen plants was for nine large flowering 
Chrysanthemums, Japanese varieties excluded, the first prize being a 
sum of £5. This was secured by Lady Martineau, who had 
handsome specimens. Mrs. Marigold was second, and Mr. A. Kenrick 
third. 
For a group of Chrysanthemums, arranged with Ferns and foliage 
plants in a space not exceeding 100 square feet, the sum of £10 was 
offered as first prize. This had the effect of bringing out a good number 
of exhibits, and the premier award went to Mrs. Marigold. The second 
prize of £5 was secured by Mr. F. Jenkins, and the third by Mr. 
J. Whitfield ; the fourth going to Lady Martineau, and fifth to Mr. 
A. Kenrick. 
Cut flowers were well represented, and in the class for twenty-four 
incurved blooms a sum of £10 was offered as first prize. This was 
secured by the Dowager Lady Hindlip, who had a stand of fine blooms. 
Mr. S. Loder was second, thus winning £7 lOs,, and Mr. H. H. Gibbs 
was third. The fourth, fifth, and sixth prizewinners were Mr. A. James, 
Mr. Walter Showed, and Mr. J. J. Foster. 
In the corresponding class for twenty-four Japanese blooms, similar 
prizes being offered, Mr. S. Loder won the premier award ; the Earl of 
Dudley was second ; the Right Hon. J. Chamberlain being third. Mr. 
J. J. Foster, Mr. R. W. D. Hanley, and Captain Lloyd secured the other 
prizes in this class, all showing well. 
Primulas made a very fine display, and in the class for twelve plants 
Messrs. Thomson & Co. were first. Messrs. Pope & Sons were second 
with fine plants. 
Grapes were also well shown, and Lord Bagot won in the clafs for 
six bunches, Mr. B. M. Mundy being second, and the Earl of Carnarvon 
third. For three bunches of black Grapes the prizes were won by Mr. 
Mundy, Mr. J. T. Harris, and Mr. H. H. Gibbs. For three bunches of 
Muscats the Earl of Denbigh won, Mr. B. M. Mundy being second, and 
the Right Hon. J. Chamberlain third. There was likewise an extensive 
display of vegetables. Orchids were also well represented, but wet 
weather prevailed. 
HULL.— November 14th and 15th. 
The eleventh annual exhibition of the Hull and East Riding 
Chrysanthemum Society opened yesterday (Wednesday) in the Artillery 
Barracks, Park Street, and will continue to-day. For some years past 
this show has been regarded as one of the finest held in the northern 
counties, and at which some of the best growers in the kingdom exhibit. 
As usual, the competition in the leading open classes was very keen, and 
the arrangements were admirably carried out by Messrs. E. Harland and 
James Dixon, the Honorary Secretaries, who were assisted by an efficient 
Committee. 
In the cut bloom section the greatest interest was centred on the 
class for twenty-four incurved blooms in not less than eighteen varieties, 
and not more than two blooms of one variety. This class was open to 
all comers, the first prize being £10 and a silver cup, valued 5 guineas. 
Messrs. J. R. Pearson & Sons, Chilwell Nurseries, Beeston, Notts, secured 
this coveted honour, and was followed by Mr. D. Forbes, gardener to 
A. Holt, Esq., Crofton, Aigburth. 
For twenty-four Japanese blooms the premier award also comprised 
£10 and a 5-guinea silver cup. As may be expected, the competition 
here was likewise very keen, and Mr. W. H, Lees, gardener to F. A. 
Bevan, Esq., Trent Park, New Barnet, was placed first with a stand of 
grand blooms. Mr, W. Wells, Barlswood Nurseries, Redhill, Surrey, 
was second ; and Messrs. J. R, Pearson & Sons third. 
A feature at this show is the class for twenty-four Japanese blooms, 
distinct, to be arranged for effect and set up in any manner the 
exhibitor desires, with or without Chrysanthemum or other cut foliage, 
on a table, space not exceeding 6 feet in length or 2 feet 6 inches in 
width. The exhibits usually produce an effective display, and this year 
was no exception to the rule. Mr. J. R. Leadbetter, Tranby Croft, was 
first with a fine arrangement; the second prize going to Mr. Wilson, 
Swanland Manor, and the third to Mr. G. Picker, Hesslewood, 
Mr. Leadbetter secured the first prize and a silver cup for twelve 
incurved blooms. Mr. Wilson was second. Mr. Leadbetter was also 
first the same number of Japanese blooms, showing well. Mr. G. B. 
Burrows, gardener to Sir H, Bennett, was second, and Mr. G. Jarvis, 
gardener to Mrs. Whittaker, Hessle, third. Mr. Forbes had the premier 
Japanese bloom, and Mr. W. Gillet the best incurved bloom. 
Messrs. Colebrook & Sons, Grimsby, won the first prize, including 
the silver medal of the National Chrysanthemum Society, for a table of 
bouquets, wreaths, sprays, buttonholes or other floral arrangements. 
This class was intended to illustrate the decorative value of Chrysante- 
mums, and each exhibitor waa restricted to a table space of 12 by 3 feet, 
Mr. H. Taylor, Newland, Hull, was second with a creditable arrange¬ 
ment, and Mr. G. Cottam, jun., Cottingham, third. 
For a group of Chrysanthemums interspersed with foliage plants 
and arranged for effect in a space of IGO square feet, a silver challenge 
vase, valued 20 guineas, was added to the first prize of £6. This cup was 
presented by James Reckitt, Esq., Chairman of the Society, and has to 
be won three times before it becomes the property of the exhibitor. 
Last year it was won by Mr. W. Wheatley, Anlaby Road, Hull, and 
yesterday his gardener, Mr. G. C. Coates, again proved the winner. 
Mr. G Cottam was second, Mr. N, Pike, gardener to C. H. Wilson, 
Esq., Warter Priory, being third, and Mr. E. Poulson, Cottingham, fourth. 
Mr. Wilson was first for a group of miscellaneous plants beautifully 
arranged. Mr. F. Mason, Hessle, was second with a creditable arrange¬ 
ment. 
Mrs, F. Topham, Brough, won the first prize of a piece of challenge 
plate valued five guineas, which went with the first prize for a dessert 
table completely laid out for six persons, only Chrysanthemums with 
any kind ofi foliage to be used in its decoration. This class was open 
only to ladies, and a good competition resulted ; the second, third, and 
fourth prizes going to Mrs. Lejnard, Preston ; Mrs, Judge, Cottingham ; 
and Miss Ayre, Hessle, respectively. Further reference to this show 
will be made in our next issue. 
