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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
November 15, 1894. 
order named. Vaiea of Chrysanthemums, fruit, and vegetables were also 
prominent features of the show. 
Amongst the extra productions mention may be made of a collection 
of named Apples and Pears, as well as a large group of miscellaneous 
flowering and ornamental leaved plants sent by Messrs. Jefferies & Sons, 
and a group of Chrysanthemums and other plants from Mr. H, Dyer. 
The general arrangements of the show were carried out by the assiduous 
Honorary Secretary, Mr. Frank Sare, whose courtesy and aid the writer 
of these notes desires to acknowledge with many thanks. 
WOOLWICH.— November 8th and 9th. 
The first Chrysanthemum exhibition of the Woolwich, Plumstead, 
and District Horticultural Society was held on the above dates in the 
Drill Hall, Woolwich. This building is admirably adapted for such a 
purpose, and its size leaves room for the development of the 
show. The best feature was the cut blooms, more especially in the 
Japanese section. Groups were not very numerous, but of fair quality. 
In the subjoined report the prizewinners in the chief classes are given. 
The show was admirably managed by Mr. H. C. Wilson, Honorary 
Secretary, and the Committee. 
The principal class was for a group of Chrysanthemums arranged 
in a space of 50 square feet, quality and effect to be the chief features. 
Mr. A. H. Heaton, gardener to W. , G. Dawson, Esq., Plumstead 
Common, was placed first with a somewhat stiff arrangement, but the 
blooms were fresh and of medium size. Mons. W. Holmes, Gold Thread, 
Viviand Morel, W. H. Lincoln, W. Tricker, and W. H. Atkinson were 
among the most noticeable. Mr. W. Edwardson, Orchard Cottage, 
Plumstead, was a close second. This group contained some very fine 
blooms, but was not so well arranged, being much too flat. Mr. W. H. 
Castleman, gardener to Col. St. Quinton, was third. 
The cut bloom section brought more competitors, but in the chief 
class for twenty-four blooms, twelve of each Japanese and incurved, 
only two stands were staged. Mr. A. Tomlain, gardener to Stephen 
White, Esq., Oakvvood, Crayford, was an easy first, his blooms being 
fresh and of good colour. The Japanese were Etoile de Lyon, Charles 
Davis, Mdlle. Marie Hoste, Viviand Morel, President Borel, Louise, 
Mrs. A. G. Hubbuek, Mdlle. Thdrfese Key, Primrose League, Duchess of 
Devonshire, W. H. Lincoln, and Vice-President Audiguier. Baron 
Hirsch, Mrs. Heale, Lucy Kendall, Violet Tomlin, Miss M. A. Haggas 
and Princess of Wales were the best of the incurved. Mr. James Rhode 
was accorded the second position with a stand comprising a few good 
examples. 
For twelve blooms, six Japanese, six incurved, Mr. A. Tomlain again 
took the premier prize with a grand stand. Florence Davis, Gloire du 
Rocher, Lord Brooke, Viviand Morel, Miss Coleman, Golden Empress, 
Alfred Salter, and Violet Tomlin were the most prominent. Mr. B. 
Campbell was a close second, having fine blooms of J. Shrimpton and 
Stanstead White. Mr, G. Russell, gardener to T. Pirn, Esq., Crayford, 
was third. 
For twelve Japanese, distinct, Mr. A. Tomlain was first with a superb 
exhibit, composed of Kentish Yellow, Charles Davis, W. Tricker, 
Viviand Morel, and others. Mr. E. Russell was a good second, and Mr. 
H. Campbell third. 
For twelve incurved, in not less than eight varieties, Mr. T. Osman, 
The Gardens. Otrershaw T>ark, was a good first with fresh solid blooms 
of Miss M. A. Hrtggas, Mathew Russell, Violet Tomlin, and others. Mr. 
Tomlain was second, and Mr. Russell third. In the class for six large- 
flowering Anemones Mr. E. Russell was first with a good stand, in which 
Enterprise, Ne'son, and John Bunyan were the best. Mr. Tomlain was 
second, and Mr. Campbell third. 
The competition in the class six white Japanese, one variety, was not 
very keen. Mr. A. Tomlain being an easy first with a superb stand of 
Mdlle. Th^r^se Rey, probably equal to any that have been exhibited 
this season. Mr. T. Osman was second with a fine stand of Florence 
Davis, and Mr. E. H. Meggs, gardener to H. Paine, Esq., Blackheath, 
third with Avalanche. For six Japanese coloured Mr. Tomlain took the 
first prize with Lord Brooke in splendid form. Mr. E. Russell was 
second with Col. W. B. Smith, and Mr. T. Osman third with Sunflower. 
Mr. Tomlain was first for six incurved, one variety, with Miss M. A. 
Haggas ; Mr. Russell being second with an unnamed sort. Mr. 
A. Tomlain had the best Japanese and also incurved blooms in the show 
in Miss A. Haggas and Mdlle. Th^rese Rey, both of which were superb. 
The amateurs’ division was well filled, and highly creditable blooms 
were staged. For a group Mr. R. Worthington was first with an 
exhibit equal to any in the show. Mr. W. J. Surmer, Plumstead, was 
second; and Mr. James May third. Amongst the cut blooms the com¬ 
petition was remarkably keen, and many handsome flowers were shown. 
Chief among the prizewinners were Messrs. W. E. Reeve, R. J. 
Worthington, J. H. Hobson, C, W, Symms, and E. Laud. Vases and 
baskets of flowers and autumn foliage were well staged, much taste being 
displayed in the arrangement. 
Vegetables and fruits, for which classes were provided, were excel¬ 
lently shown, but space precludes our giving details. Messrs. E. 
Russell, A. Tomlain, J. A. Hester, and Osman were successful 
exhibitors. 
For groups of flowering and foliage plants arranged for effect Mr. A. 
Tomlain was a splendid first with a graceful arrangement of Orchids 
and Ferns and other plants. Mr, Castleman was second, and Mr. W. 
Busbridge third. 
Miscellaneous exhibits were not very numerous, but of good quality. 
Mr. Hester, gardener to W. G, Dawson, Esq,, Plumstead Common, sent 
a grand exhibit of fruits numbering upwards of 100 dishes, and for 
which a silver medal was recommended. Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons, 
Swanley, staged a fine collection of vegetables, and Mr. C. J. Gatehouse, 
Lewisham, baskets of Chrysanthemums. 
HITCHIN.—November 9th. 
This show was held on the 9th inst. in the Corn Exchange, Hitchin, 
under the auspices of the local horticultural Society, whose existence 
is perhaps better known to rosarians than to Chrysanthemum growers. 
As on former occasions, the building was fairly well filled with exhibits, 
and these made a good display. The cut blooms were equal to those 
seen at many larger shows, the Japanese being above the average in 
merit. Groups and trained plants were also well represented, the same 
applying to miscellaneous exhibits. 
There were only two competitors in the class for twenty-four 
Japanese blooms, and here Mr. J. Knipling, Knebworth House, Steven¬ 
age, was placed first for a stand of excellent flowers. These were well 
arranged as regards colour, and comprised Waban, Gloire du Rocher, 
Violette, Mdlle. Marie Hoste, Lilian B. Bird, J. Shrimpton, Vald’Andorre, 
Ralph Brocklebank, Good Gracious, Viviand Morel, Avalanche, Mars, 
Chas. Davis, Etoile de Lyon, Sunflower, President Borel, Puritan, W. W, 
Coles, Florence Davis, W. Tricker, Mdlle. Lacroix, Mrs. C. H. Payne, 
Edwin Molyneux, and Vicomtesse Hambledon. Mr. J. Turk, gardener 
to T. Bosanquet, Esq., Ponfield, Little Berkhampstead, was second with 
creditable flowers. 
In the class for twelve Japanese blooms there were five exhibitors, 
and the competition was more keen. Mr. T. A. Hartless, gardener to F, 
Fenwick Harrison, Esq., Kings Walden, Hitchin, was awarded the first 
prize for a stand of five flowers. These were Stanstead White, W. 
Tricker, Mdlle. Marie Hoste, Mrs. C. H. Payne, G. C. Schwabe, W. 
Seward, E. Molyneux, Avalanche, Thunberg, Viviand Morel, Chas. 
Davis, and Mons. Bernard. Mr. Ernest Cotton, gardener to A, W. Lines, 
Esq., was second, the stand including excellent blooms of Viviand Morel, 
Sunflower, Puritan, and Vice-President Audiguier amongst others. Mr. 
G. R. Allis, gardener to Major Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Biggles¬ 
wade, secured the third prize. Mr. Cotton won in the class for six 
coloured Japanese blooms of any one variety, showing grand flowers of 
G. C. Schwabe. Mr. J. Knipling was second with Viviand Morel of 
great depth, Mr. G. R. Allis being third with Sunflower. Mr. T. J. Hartless 
won in the class for half dozen blooms of any white Japanese variety 
with Standard White in splendid form, Mr. J. Knipling being second 
with Mdlle. Marie Hoste, and Mr. J. Turk third with Florence Davis. 
The incurved blooms were not very numerous, and with one or twO’ 
exceptions they were rather small in size. The largest class in this 
section was for twelve blooms, and there were only two competitors for 
the first prize, which was won by Mr. T. J. Hartless. This grower had 
even and well finished flowers of Lord Alcester, Prince Alfred, Madame 
Darier, Madame F. Mistral, John Lambert, Alfred Salter, Empress of 
India, John Doughty, Jeanne d’Arc, Queen of England, Lucy Kendall, 
and Beauty. The second prize went to Mr. J. Turk, whose best flowers 
were Princess of Wales, Lord Alcester, Mrs. S, Coleman, and Baron 
Hirsch. 
Mr. E. Cotton secured the first prize for a stand of flowers, showing 
Queen of England, Miss Haggas, Mons. R. Bahuant, Violet Tomlin, 
John Salter, Empress Eugdnie, Lord Alcester, Jeanne d’Arc, and Madame 
Darier. There was apparently no other exhibitor in this class. There 
were three stands of six incurved blooms of one variety, and Mr. 
J. Turk won the premier award, showing Emily Dale in good form. Mr. 
E. Cotton was second with Madame Darier; and Mr. G. R. Allis third 
with Miss M. A. Haggas. 
Pompons were not very plentiful, but those staged showed a good 
display. Mr. J. Turk won in the class for six varieties, three flowers of 
each, showing Black Douglas, Perle de Beautd, W. Westlake, and 
President in fine condition. Mr. Arthur Wilson was second, the richly 
coloured Rubra Perfecta showing up well in this stand. The third prize 
was won by Mr. E. Cotton. 
The groups of plants were on the whole above the average in merit. 
Mr. J.F. Parsons, gardener to Walter Spencer, Esq., Codicote Lodge, 
Welwyn, was placed first in the class for a group of Chrysanthemums, 
these plants being dwarf, and most of them carried fine flowers. Mr. 
E. Orsman, gardener to S. Lucas, Esq., Hitchin, was second, and Mr. 
Albert Titmuss, gardener to W. Tindall Lucas, Esq., Foxholes, Hitchin, 
third. Mr. J. F. Parsons won the premier prize for a group of mis¬ 
cellaneous plants, which included Orchids, Palms, Liliums, and Ferns, 
all charmingly arranged. Mr. L. A. Ware, gardener to F. Macmillan, 
Esq., Temple Dinsley, Hitchin, was second, and Mr. Titmuss third. 
The best six trained plants were shown by Mr. W. Springham, 
Bouquet Fait, J. M. Pigmy, and Madame Baco being noteworthy. 
Mr. G. Orsman was second with well-grown specimens ; and Mr. W. 
Millard, gardener to W. Ransome, Esq., Fairfield, Hitchin, third. 
The prizes for three plants were secured by Messrs. W. Springham and 
Arthur Wilson in order of their names. 
Table plants were exhibited in excellent condition by Messrs. J. F. 
Parsons, C. E. Martin, and G. R. Allis. Violets in pots also formed a 
feature of the show, and here Mr. C. E. Martin, gardener to Viscountess 
Hampden, The Hoo, Welwyn, won, the other prizewinners being Mr. 
Dugald McDougall, gardener to Lord Glamis, St. Paul’s, Walden Bury, 
and Mr. W. Smith, gardener to Mrs. Tuck, Hitchin. Zonal Pelargoniuma 
and Primulas also added to the effectiveness of the show. 
Miscellaneous exhibits did not make a very extensive display. Mr. 
C. E, Martin had a stand of fresh and beautiful Violets, also some 
