November 22, 1894. 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
473 
Extensive as are the Artillery Barracks where the show is held, the 
space is by no means too great. One part of the building is devoted 
exclusively to the groups, another to the cut flowers, a third to the table 
decorations and bouquets, and a fourth to the trained plants, of which a 
good show is made. The Japanese blooms, taken as a whole, formed 
the best feature, the groups following very closely, and then the 
incurved. The blooms representing the flrst named were splendidly 
•coloured, fresh, good shaped, and flnely flnished; while the reputation 
of the Hull groups needs no words of ours to teach English Chrys¬ 
anthemum growers of their beauty. The incurved blooms were 
-excellent, though not quite up to the standard of last year as regards 
size, but what was lacking in this respect was amply made up for in 
•finish, form, colour, and general elegance. Anemone-flowered varieties 
were remarkably well staged, while the table decorations were models of 
lightness and grace, and in every way creditable to the exhibitors. The 
brief notes given in our last issue lacked particulars of varieties, and we 
propose to furnish these now. Though there will necessarily be some 
Blight repetition, it will be seen to be unavoidable if a full report is 
given. 
Open Classes. 
Groups .—One of the chief features of this show is the group of 
Chrysanthemum and foliage plants, arranged for effect in a space not 
exceeding 100 square feet. This always brings strong competition, and 
this year six exhibits were shown, though the one arranged by the Hull 
Corporation Parks Committee was not actually in competition, for had it 
been it would have received the fourth prize. In addition to the flrst 
prize in this class Sir James Beckitt offers a silver challenge vase of a 
value of 20 guineas, which has to be won three times before becoming 
absolute property. It is a handsome piece of work, and it cannot be 
wondered at that it provokes such rivalry. This fine prize went to Mr. 
C. C. Coates, gardener to W. Wheatley, Esq., Anlaby Road, Hull, who 
was also successful last year. The more credit is due to this exhibitor 
from the fact that all the plants utilised had been grown within the 
town, and under all the deleterious effects of an impure atmosphere. 
Excellent taste had been displayed in the placing of the various plants 
to insure a harmonious blending of the colours. Ferns, Crotons, Palms, 
Dracsenas, and Asparagus had all been judiciously used, and the Chrys¬ 
anthemums, which comprised Viviand Morel, Charles Davis, Lord 
Brooke, Colonel W. B. Smith, Florence Davis, and Sunflower amongst 
others, were splendid examples of proper methods of cultivation. The 
second position was assigned to Mr. Gledhill Cottom, jun,, Alma 
Gardens, Cottingham, who was very little behind the one previously 
named. His Chrysanthemums were not, perhaps, quite so fine, though 
quite equal to what are usually seen in groups. The varieties included 
Viviand Morel, Etoile de Lyon, W. H. Lincoln, Edwin Molyneux, Sun¬ 
flower, and Avalanche. Foliage plants were represented by Palms, 
Ferns, Crotons, Aralias, and others, all proving good cultivation. The 
third position went to Mr. A. Pike, gardener to C. H. Wilson, Esq., 
M.P., Warter Priory, Pocklington, whose arrangement was, in comparison 
with the others, somewhat heavy. The plants contained therein were 
well grown, and carrying highly creditable flowers. The fourth prize was 
accorded to Mr. G. Poulsen, The Nurseries, Hull Road, Cottingham, who 
showed in capital form. The group staged by the Parks Committee of 
the Hull Corporation was very beautiful, and many fine plants and 
flowers were noticeable. The best of the Chrysanthemums displayed 
were W. H. Lincoln, Florence Davis, Viviand Morel, Etoile de Lyon, and 
Colonel W. B. Smith. 
For a group of miscellaneous plants, arranged for effect in a space 
not exceeding 100 square feet, there were three competitors for the two 
prizes offered. Mr. G. Wilson, gardener to Sir Jas. Reckitt, Bart., 
Swanland Manor, Brough, was placed first with a very beautiful 
arrangement. The centre was an Asparagus-covered mound, out of 
which Calanthes were rising, the whole being crowned with a handsome 
Palm. Four corner plants were found in Crotons on a single stem 
about 5 feet high, feathered down to the pot, and were splendid 
examples of high culture. Other plants utilised were small Ferns, 
Cypripediums, Eulalia japonica zebrina, and Coleuses, all in excellent 
health. The second position was taken by Mr. F. Mason, gardener to 
A. Smith, Esq., Woodleigh, Hessle, whose group comprised Crotons, 
Palms, Orchids, Bouvardias, Roman Hyacinths, Liliums, and others, but 
was rather heavy in the arrangement. 
Cut Blooms .—The various classes in this section were well filled, 
and the quality throughout ranged very high. One of the principal 
classes was for twenty-four incurved in not less than eighteen varieties, 
and with the first prize of which was a silver cup, value 5 guineas. 
Only two stands were staged. Messrs. J. R. Pearson & Sons, Chilwell, 
Notts, were first with an even exhibit, composed of Lord Alcester (2), 
Princess of Wales (2), Jeanne d’Arc, Mrs. Robinson King, Empress of 
India (2), Lady Dorothy, John Lambert (2), Miss Violet Tomlin, Mias 
M. A. Haggas (2), Queen of England, Golden Empress, Alfred Salter (2), 
Mrs. S. Coleman (2), Princess Teck, Mrs. Heale, Lucy Kendall, and 
John Salter. Though not of very large size, the blooms in this stand 
were well coloured, good shaped, and finely finished. Mr. D. Forbes, 
gardener to A. Holt, Esq., Crofton, Aigburth, Liverpool, was second. 
His stand contained Mrs. Robinson King, Empress of India, Queen of 
England, J. Lambert, Miss Violet Tomlin, Beauty, Lord Alcester, 
Golden Empress, and Miss M. A. Haggas amongst others, all highly 
creditable to their grower. 
In the class for twelve distinct incurved there were five competitors. 
Mr. W. H. Lees, gardener to F. A. Bevan, Esq., Trent Park, New 
Barnet, was a splendid first with Miss Violet Tomlin, Jeanne d’Arc, 
Brookleigh Gem, Miss M. A. Haggas, Hero of Stoke Newington, Mrs. 
Mitchell, Madame Darier, Princess Teck, Princess of Wales, Barbara, 
Mrs. S. Coleman, and Lady Dorothy, almost all of which were well 
coloured and of good shape. Mr. G. W. Musk, gardener to Lord de 
Ramsey, Haverland Hall, Norwich, was a good second. Mrs. S. Cole¬ 
man, Lord Alcester, Miss Violet Tomlin, Mias M. A. Haggas, Empress of 
India, and Princess of Wales were amongst the best. Mr. J. R. Lead- 
better, gardener to A. Wilson, Esq., Tranby Croft, Hull, was third with 
a fair stand. 
The 6-guinea cup and flrst prize in the class for twenty-four distinct 
Japanese went to Mr. W. H. Lees, who showed in superb form the 
following varieties—Viviand Morel, Florence Davis, Le Prince du Bois, 
Mrs. W. H. Lees, President Borel, Niveus, Edwin Molyneux, Madame 
Charles Capitante, G. C. Schwabe, Beauty of Castlewood, Mrs. E. G. 
Whittle, Souvenir de Petite Amie, Henri Jacotot, L’Isere, Mrs. E. W. 
Clarke, Primrose League, Mrs. C. Harman Payne, Madame Ad. 
Chatin, Etoile de Lyon, Mdlle. Thbr^ise Rey, Beautb Toulousaine, Miss 
Dorothy Shea, W. H. Lincoln, and Madame Octavie Mirbeau. Mr. 
W. Wells, Earlswood Nurseries, Red Hill, was second with good 
examples of Viviand Morel, Charles Davis, W. H. Lincoln, Robert Owen, 
Alice Seward, Lord Brooke, Duchess of York, and Mrs. Libbie Allen. 
The third prize was taken by Messrs. J. R. Pearson & Sons with a fair 
stand, in which Florence Davis, W. H. Lincoln, Mdlle. Th^rese Rey, 
Duchess of York, Mrs. Falconer Jameson, and Primrose League. 
Mr. W. H. Lees was again first for twelve Japanese, in distinct 
varieties, with Mrs. C. Harman I’ayne, L’Isere, Charles Blick, Charles 
Davis, Viviand Morel, Mdlle. Ther^se Rey, Etoile de Lyon, Beauty of 
Castlewood, Mons. Bernard, Mrs. E. W. Clarke, W. H. Lincoln, and 
Souvenir de Petite Amie. All the blooms in this stand were remarkably 
fresh and well coloured. Mr. R. Willey, gardener to C. J. Ringrose, 
Esq., Cottingham Grange, was second. Florence Davis, Mrs. C. Harman 
Payne, Etoile de Lyon, W. W. Coles, and Viviand Morel were amongst 
the best blooms in the stand. Mr. G. W. Musk was a good third. 
One of the novelties of the Hull show is a class for twenty-five 
Japanese, distinct, arranged with or without foliage for effect on a table 
6 feet by 2J feet, the object being to encourage a more graceful method 
of showing first quality blooms. Considering the space at disposal, the 
exhibit of Mr. J. R. Leadbetter was very creditable. His Chrysanthemums 
were grand, but the size of the table does not apparently leave sufficient 
latitude for taste in arrangement. Messrs. G. Wilson and G. Picker 
were second and third respectively. 
The premier position for two bunches each of Mrs. G. Bundle, Mrs. 
Dixon, and George Glenny, went to Mr. V. Waterhouse, gardener to 
H. Witty, Esq., The Wellingtonias, Cottingham, with good examples, 
Mr. W. Goodhill, Trinity Street, Hull, was second, and Mr. A. Drewery, 
gardener to E. Harland, Esq., The Sycamores, Cottingham, being third. 
For twelve Anemones, in not less than six varieties, Mr. F. Mason was 
first with Annie Lowe, Lady Margaret, Gliick, Delaware, John Thorpe, 
and Judge Benedict. Mr, R. Walker, gardener to Col. S, Clitherow, 
Hotham Hall, Brough, was second, and Mr. G. B. Burrows, gardener to 
Sir H. Bennett, Westland, Grimsby, third. Mr. F. Mason was first for 
twelve Japanese Anemones with fine examples of Fabiana de Mediana, 
Jean Marty, Dime Blanche, Nelson, Madame R. Owen, Sabine, and 
others. Mr. M. Murchison, gardener to F. B. Grotrian, Esq., West Hill 
House, Hessle, was second, and Mr. G. B. Burrows third. 
Reflexed blooms were shown in splendid condition. Mr, R. Walker 
was first in the class for twelve in not less than six varieties. Pink and 
Peach Christines, King of Crimsons, Cullingfordi, Chevalier Domage, 
and Cloth of Gold were all good. Mr. G. B. Burrows was a close 
second, Mr. A. Drewery a good third. The last-named exhibitor was 
first for twelve blooms of sweet-scented varieties, and Mr. R. Walker 
third. Mr. A. Drewery took the first and only prize for twelve bunches 
of Pompons as grown with a charming stand, and repeated this perform¬ 
ance in the class for twelve bunches of singles, Mr. W. Wells being a 
good second. 
To illustrate the decorative value of Chrysanthemums prizes were 
offered for a table of bouquets, wreaths, sprays, buttonholes, or other 
floral arrangements in which only Chrysanthemum flowers could be 
utilised. Messrs. C. Colebrook & Sons, Royal Nurseries, Grimsby, were 
deservedly accorded the first prize with a most beautiful exhibit ; Mr. 
H. H. Taylor, Newland Nurseries, Hull, being second, and Mr. G. 
Cottam, jun., third. Mr. H. H. Taylor was first for a bouquet of 
Chrysanthemums, Mr. G. Wilson being second, and Miss Taylor, 
Newland, Hull, third, each with charming arrangements. 
Plants in Pots .—These were extensively shown, but the effect was 
marred, as before noted, by the barriers used. For three trained 
specimens, Messrs. H. H. Taylor, G. C. Coates, and Mr. W. Mason, 
gardener to Lieut.-Col. A. K. Dibb, Kirk Ella, took the prizes in the 
order of their names. The latter was first for three standard trained 
plants, Mr. J. W. Backhouse, The Bar, Beverley, being second, and Mr. 
H. H. Taylor third. For six bush-trained specimens, distinct, Mr. W. 
Goodhill was first with Viviand Morel, Wm. Tricker, Mons. Bernard, 
Val d’Andorre, Avalanche, and Madame de Sevin, all finely grown. Mr. 
H. H. Taylor was a good second, and Mr. H. Thompson, gardener to 
F. Grewyer, Esq., Ivy Villa, Ganstead, a poor third. For three bush 
plants Mr. W. Goodhill was again first with Viviand Morel, Val d’Andorre, 
Mdlle. Lacroix, all good, and Mr. H. H. Taylor second. 
Mr. H. H. Taylor was first for six cut-backs with magnificent 
examples of Viviand Morel and Florence ; Messrs. H. Willey and G. C. 
Coates were second and third as named. For three bush plants, open 
only to amateurs or single-handed gardeners, Mr. B. Smith, gardener to 
