November 15, 1894. 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
455 
WOLVERHAMPTON.— November 7th and 8th. 
The groups of Chrysanthemums at this show were very good, and 
the quality of blooms excellent. Unfortunately, however, the best group 
was placed third, owing to an accident which occurred at the last 
moment. This group was exhibited by Mr. Bishop, gardener, Wight- 
wick Manor. The first prize was taken by Hr. Bradley, gardener to 
Miss Perry. Mr. Shingler, gardener to G. K. Crane, Esq., was second, 
and Mr. Craigie, gardener to C. T. Mander, Esq., fourth with very 
creditable groups. For a group of Chrysanthemums and miscellaneous 
plants Mr. R. Craigie well deserves the honour of first. Mr. Bradley 
was second, and Mr. Shingler third with an exquisitely arranged group, 
but too weak in the back. The fourth prize went to Mr. C. Raflles, gar¬ 
dener to G. Thompson, Esq. Bush plants do not call for special mention. 
Primulas, Zonal Pelargoniums, Poinsettias, and table plants were well 
represented. 
The cut blooms were of good quality, and the judges had a long and 
hard task to award the first prize for twenty-four incurved blooms. 
Mr. Alfred Bishop, gardener to R, Burrell, Esq., Westby Hall, Suffolk, 
secured this award for blooms which were of good substance and 
very fresh. These included John Lambert (excellent), Princess of 
Wales (2), Lord Wolseley, Jeanne d’Arc, Violet Tomlin (premier incurved 
bloom), Mrs. Heale, Baron Hirsch, Golden Empress, Empress of India, 
Mons. R. Bahuant, Lord Alcester, Alfred Lyons, Cherub, Mrs. G. Bundle, 
Mrs. Brunlees, and Mrs. G. Glenny amongst others. The second prize 
was won by Mr. Smith, gardener to Walter Showell, Esq., Bell Hall, 
Belbroughton. Mr. E. Simpson, gardener to Lord Wrottesley, with 
smaller but deeper blooms was third, and Mr. S. Branmell, gardener to 
Francis Hayhurst, Esq., Overley, Wellington, Salop, fourth. For twelve 
incurves, distinct, Mr. E. Simpson was first with Baron Hirsch. Princess 
of Wales, Mons. R. Bahuant, Mrs. Clibran, Mrs. Heale, Madame Darier, 
Mrs. Coleman, Miss Haggis, Lord Wolseley, Violet Tomlin, Jeanne 
d’Arc, and Madame F. Mistral. Second, Mr. J. Parkes, gardener to 
W. Robinson, Esq., Ferndale, Tedmore, Stourbridge; third, Mr. J. 
Robinson, gardener to R. W. D. Harley, Esq., Brampton Bryan Hall, 
Hereford. 
In the class for twenty-four Japanese, to consist of eighteen distinct 
varieties, Mr. Robinson secured first prize with Princess May, Charles 
Davis, Amos Perry, Mrs. H. Payne, C. Shrimpton, E. W. Clarke, Stan- 
stead White, Viviand Morel, Mrs. F. Jameson, Prdfet Robert, Miss 
Dorothea Shea, Edwin Monyneux, Louise, Alberic Lunden, Sunflower, 
Edith Rowbottom, W. Seward, W. H. Lincoln, Avalanche, W. H. Atkin, 
J. S. Dibbins, Florence Davis, M. Bernardin, Madame Charles Molin. 
On this stand was a magnificent “ Louise,” perfect in every way, which 
the judges must have overlooked when selecting the premier Japanese 
flower. Mr. A. Bishop secured the second prize. Mr, Earps, gardener to 
Eight Hon, J. Chamberlain, Highbury, Birmingham, was third ; and Mr. 
B. Simpson fourth. For twelve Japanese Mr. C. Beilis, gardener to Sir 
C. H. Rouse Boughton, Bart., Downton Hall, Ludlow, was first with 
Primrose League, Van der Heede, Sunflower, Viviand Morel, C. Davis, 
Mr. E. G. Heth, Louis Boehmer, Avalanche, W. H. Lincoln, Mr, G. G. 
Whittle, and Gloire duRocher. Mr. J. Robinson was second, and Mr. E. 
Simpson third. This stand contained a magnificent bloom of Mrs. 
Alpheus Hardy such as is not often seen. 
Mr. H. J. Jones, Ryecroft Nursery, exhibited thirty-six blooms not 
for competition, and for which a certificate of merit was awarded. 
Anemones in eight varieties were best shown by Mr. R. Craigie. The 
silver medal offered by the Wolverhampton Gardeners’ Association was 
awarded to Mr. Tantrum, gardener to A. L. Kerrison, Esq., Codsall, for 
twelve blooms. The silver medal offered by Messrs. J. Laing & Son for 
the most meritorious exhibit was awarded to Mr. G. A. Bishop, Wight- 
wick Manor Gardens, for a bank of Crotons and Dracsenas, 40 feet long 
6 feet wide. The plants were well grown and coloured. The silver 
medal given by Messrs. Reade Bros. & Co. was also awarded to this 
group, which likewise secured the Society’s medal. There were various 
■other miscellaneous exhibits. 
HORNSEY.— November 8th and 9th, 
The fifth annual exhibition of the Hornsey and District Chrys¬ 
anthemum Society was held in the National Hall, Hornsey, on the above 
dates. As a local metropolitan organisation this Society can well hold 
its own, and provides one of the best exhibitions of Chrysanthemums to 
be seen in the suburbs of London. H. R. Williams, Esq., J.P., and who 
takes a special interest in various phases of horticulture, is the President, 
and Courtney Page, Esq., is the Honorary Secretary, Mr. T. A. Newman 
being the Secretary, by whom most of the arrangements are admirably 
carried out. On the whole the show was an excellent one, and a credit 
to all concerned. 
In the cut bloom section the principal class was for twenty-four 
Japanese flowers, and Mr. E. Rowbottom, gardener to H. E. Williams. Esq., 
was awarded the first prize for a grand stand. The varieties included 
G. C.Schwabe, Etoile de Lyon, Mdlle. Th^rese Rey, President Borel, 
Avalanche, Mrs. F. Jameson, Stanstead White, Mrs. Dr. Ward, Percy 
Surman, Chas. Shrimpton, Louise, Col. W, B. Smith, Louise, Niveus, 
Sunflower, W. Seward, and Madame Cambon. Mr. Turk, gardener to 
T. Boney, Esq., Cholmeley Lodge, Highgate, was second, this stand 
including some good flowers of Viviand Morel, Chas. Davis, Good 
Gracious, and Mdlle. Thdrbse Rey. Mr. J. Brookes, gardener to 
W. Reynolds, Esq., The Grove, Highgate, was third, this exhibitor also 
staging creditable flowers. 
Mr. Rowbottom repeated his success in the class for twelve distinct 
Japanese, blooms, winning the first prize. These flowers were of excellent 
quality, and comprised Mrs. F. Jameson, Avalanche, Viviand Morel, 
Pr^fet Robert, Sunflower, Mrs. E. G. Hill, Miss F. Davis, W. Seward, 
Utopia, Etoile de Lyon, Mdlle. Th^rese Rey, and Vice-President 
Audiguier. Mr. Turk was again second, showing fine flowers. Mr. 
Rowbottom was also first for nine Japanese blooms and the same 
number of incurved flowers, the other prizes being taken by Messrs. 
J. Brookes and G. Amos, In the class for twelve large flowering 
Anemones there was only one exhibitor, this being Mr, Rowbottom, to 
whom the first prize was awarded. The flowers were fresh and beautiful, 
as they appear to be everywhere this year. Pompons were best shown 
by Messrs. T. Turk, G. Amos, and E. Rowbottom, the two first named 
exhibitors securing the prizes for table decorations. 
Incurved flowers were better than can usually be seen at local 
shows, and in the class for twelve flowers Mr. E. Rowbottom was first. 
The varieties were Baron Hirsch, Mrs. Heale, Miss M. A. Haggas, 
Empress of India, John Lambert, Prince Alfred, Lord Alcester, Madame 
Darier, Barbara, Violet Tomlin, Golden Empress of India, and Queen of 
England. Mr. J. Brookes, Highgate, secured the first prize for half 
dozen incurved blooms. These were well finished, and comprised Lord 
Alcester, Empress of India, Queen of England, A. Salter, and Prince of 
Wales. Mr. G, Amos, gardener to W. B. Lister, Esq., Ladywell, 
Hornsey, was second. 
Groups of Chrysanthemums made a good display, the prizes in the 
gardeners’ class for a display being taken by Messrs. E. Rowbottom and 
G. Hinds. Both groups were well arranged, and contained some grand 
plants. Mr. F. J. Mathews secured a silver medal for a collection of 
Chrysanthemums, and Messrs. J. Brookes and G. Amos were the prize¬ 
winners in the class for four trained plants, both showing good 
specimens. Frui<s, vegetables, and floral decorations were well 
represented, and the miscellaneous exhibits included a fine group of 
plants from Mr. McGregor, Turnpike Lane, Hornsey. 
CIRENCESTER.— November 8th and 9th. 
The Cirencester Chrysanthemum Society held its fourth exhibition 
on Thursday and Friday last, and may be congratulated on having so 
soon evoked a wide local interest in the cultivation of these popular 
flowers. The Corn Hall, together with its covered approach and 
spacious lobby, were replete with an array of exhibits that must be 
considered as highly satisfactory, as well as most encouraging to the 
officials for the future of this Society. Interest in the show was greatly 
enhanced by the fine display of fruit and collections of vegetables, a 
view of the whole being rendered the more enjoyable from being staged 
in so well lighted a structure. 
The groups of plants in classes open only to exhibitors residing 
within a radius of ten miles, were staged against the walls of the 
interior, and formed a very attractive feature. That for a group of 
Chrysanthemums, with ornamental foliage plants and Ferns on 
63 square feet, produced a meritorious display, although in each case the 
grouping was perhaps a little too formal. The premier award was 
secured, with the silver medal of the National Chrysanthemum Society, 
by Mr. Cator, Trewsbury; Colonel Chester Master, The Abbey, being 
second, and Mr. J. Hyde third. For a group of Chrysanthemums, 
arranged for effect on 35 square feet, the leading position was taken by 
Mr. H. F. Sare. Mr. C. Green was a good second, and the Rev. E. H. Ball, 
Stratton, third. 
The groups of stove and greenhouse plants (Chrysanthemums 
excluded), arranged for effect in a semi-circle, although a trifle flat, 
were nevertheless attractive exhibits. In this class Mr. J. Taylor occu¬ 
pied the premier position, Mr. Cator was second, and Colonel Chester 
Master third. There were some well flowered plants staged in the various 
classes provided for them, the most successful exhibitors being Mr. 
J. Taylor, Mr. F. Smith, Mrs. W. Brewin, and Mr. H. R. Saunders ; the 
specimens of Viviand Morel exhibited by Mr. J. Taylor and Mrs. W. 
Brewin, which secured special prizes, being particularly noteworthy. 
In the class for thirty-six blooms (eighteen Japanese and eighteen 
incurved) some fine flowers were presented. The premier stand was an 
exceptionally good one, and received a certificate of the N.C.S. It was 
staged by Mrs. Bulley, Marston Hill, and contained the following 
Japanese varieties :—Charles Davis (fine), Wm. Seward, Mdlle. Tn^rbse 
Rey, Van der Heede (fine), Mrs. C. H. Payne, Mdlle. Marie Hoste, Beauty 
of Exmouth, Wm. Tricker, Boule d’Or, Primrose League, Edwin 
Molyneux, Viviand Morel (fine). Miss Dorothea Shea (fine), Stanstead 
White, Gloire du Rocher, Alberic Lunden, Florence Davis, and Mrs. F. 
Jameson. The incurved blcoms were particu’arly fresh looking, and 
comprised Mons. E. Bahuant (fine), Mrs. Robinson King, Lord Wolseley, 
Empress of India, Violet Tomlin, Lord Alcester (fine), John Lambert, 
Prince Alfred, Miss M. A. Haggas (fine), Madame Darier, Jeanne d’Arc, 
John Salter, Baron Hirsch, Jardin des P antes, Mrs. Heale, Queen of 
England, Refulgens (very fine), and Princess of Wales. The second 
prize was taken by Mrs. C. Hooper, Tbrupp, with a very creditable stand 
of flowers. 
Mrs. Bulley was the most successful exhibitor in the classes for 
eighteen Japanese blooms, twelve incurved, twelve Japanese, six of any 
one incurved, and six of any one Japanese, thereby occupying the most 
prominent position amongst the prizewinners. The other prizes in 
these classes were secured by Mr. Gator, who staged excellent stands 
of flowers, Mr. J. L. Burgess, Mrs. W. Brewin, and Mr. R. Calcutt. Mr. 
J. L. Burgess took the first prize for six distinct incurved varieties 
with a very good stand in a weak class. For six Japanese Mrs. W.JBrewin, 
Mr. Burgess, and Mr, W. Warn, Tetbury, were awarded the prizes in the 
