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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
November 22, 1894. 
BIRKENHEAD.— November 15th. 
The eighth annual exhibition was held on Thursday last. Cut 
blooms made a charming display, and were a great advance on last 
season. The Japanese flowers were bright and fresh, and incurved solid. 
The first prize for eighteen Japanese blooms went to Mr. J. Williams, 
gardener to C. J. Procter, Esq., with a beautiful stand, the best being 
Mdlle. M. Hoste, G. C. Schwabe, Viviand Morel, L. B. Bird, very fine; 
Col. Smith, E. Molyneux, and Florence Davis. Mr. G. Burden, 
gardener to G. B. Cockburn, Esq., Claughton, came a close second, 
having Viviand Morel, Mrs. C. H. Payne, Mdlle. Marie Hoste, L. B. 
Bird, and E. Molyneux; the third going to Mr. J. Edwards, gardener to 
H. Tate, Esq., jun., Allerton Beeches. Six staged. 
For eighteen incurved blooms Mr. Edwards was a good first. Second, 
Mr. Howard, gardener to A. S. Mather, Esq., Woolton, having a splendid 
Mrs. R. King, Lord Alcester, Lucy Kendall, and Baron Hirsch. Mr. 
Burden was third with Robert Cannell and Robert Petfield, very fine. 
For twelve incurved Mr. J. Trelford, gardener to C. Gatehouse, Esq., 
Noctorum, was an easy first, having Empress of India, Robert Cannell, 
and Miss Haggas especially good. Mr. J. Williams was a meritorious 
second with Golden Empress in excellent condition. For twelve 
Japanese, onen class, only two staged. Mr. A. Price, gardener to 
F. Jevons,*’E-q., Claughton, was an easy first with E. Molyneux and 
Mrs. C. H. Payne as the best. The second went to Mr. E. Ledson, 
gardener to W. G. Leete, Esq., Noctorum. 
The local class for same number brought out five stands, Mr. J. 
Williams being a splendid first with Viviand Morel, Chas. Davis, 
Sunflower, Florence Davis, Colonel Smith and Stanstead White, 
excellent. The second prize went to R. R. Anderson, Esq. with a fresh 
stand. For six Japanese, Mr. A. Brown, gardener to G. Webster, Esq., 
Upton, came first with E. Molyneux and G. C. Schwabe as the finest 
flowers. For six Japanese blooms for those who only employ one 
gardener, Mr. E. Ledson was first. For twelve incurved, local, four 
competed, Mr. G. Cubbon, gardener to G. E. Moses, Esq., Higher 
Bebington, being an easy first, having as best Lord Wolseley, and 
Madame Darier. Mr. T. Pink, gardener to J. Sealby, Esq., Noctorum, 
had a very fresh stand for second position. For six Japanese and six 
incurved, Mr. W. Bwbank, gardener to J. Heap, Esq., Claughton, put up 
some massive blooms, particularly good being Mrs. C. H. Payne, Charles 
Davis, W. W. Coles and Baron Hirsch. A very fresh second was 
Mr. J, Edwards, gardener to A. Billson, Esq., M.P., with Baron Hirsch, 
excellent. Amateur class were weak, J. H. Gair, Esq., Birkenhead, 
winning. 
The groups were bright and fresh, flowers everything to be desired, 
Mr. .1. Williams winning with a good arrangement throughout. The 
second prize went to Mr. A, Brown. 
There was a fine display of Grapes and hardy fruit, the principal 
winners being Messrs. Barker and Ferguson (Rock Ferry), Davies 
(Leominster), C. Worker (Mollington), A. B. Young, R. Hanagan. 
Miscellaneous plants formed a strong competition, Primulas espe¬ 
cially so, the winners including Messrs. W. Thomas, A. Price, and Brown. 
Epergnes and bouquets are always a feature, Mr. J. Williams winning 
in an easy manner with very effective arrangements. Dickson’s, Chester, 
had a choice stand of plants, and Messrs. Ker’s, Aigburth, a charming 
bank of Cyclamens. 
WINCHESTER. —November 15th and 16th. 
Many good autumn exhibitions have been held in the Guildhall of 
this ancient city in previous years, but the one in question was 
undoubtedly the best of the series. Not only was the competition keen, 
but the quality of the blooms, especially the incurved section, was quite 
equal, if not superior, to any which have been staged ttiis season. To 
Mr. Chaloner Shenton, the Hon. Secretary, and an efficient Committee 
belong the honour of so effectively managing such a fine show. 
Cut blooms were undoubtedly the feature of the exhibition, and 
therefore demand a prior notice. The principal class was that for 
forty-eight in thirty-six varieties, half to be incurved and the remainder 
Japanese. A challenge cup with £7 added was offered as first prize, 
with good money prizes following. This class produced a grand array 
of blooms. Mr. N. Molyneux, gardener to J. C. Gamier, Esq., Rooks- 
bury Park, Fareham, was distinctly ahead with a splendid stand of 
well developed blooms. The Japanese were especially bright and fresh; 
the incurved heavy and beautifully finished. So good were they that 
we append the names of the premier prize blooms:—Japanese : M. C. 
Molin (2), C. Davis (2), Comtesse de Gilbert, President Borel, 
L’Isere (2), Mrs. C. H. Payne, Waban, excellent (2); International, 
Vice-President Audiguier, Niveus (2), splendid; G. C. Schwabe (2), 
Princess Victoria, Golden Gate, Primrose League, Miss D. Shea, Silver 
King, Mdlle. M. Hoste, and Mdlle. Th^rese Rey. Incurved : Lord 
Alcester (2), C. B. Whitnall (2), grand blooms; Empress of India (2), 
Golden Empress (2), very deep; Beauty, Miss M. Haggas, Golden Qaeen 
of England, R. Petfield, Queen of England (2), Princess Teck, Sir Titus, 
Nonpareil, Lady Dorothy, Barbara, Mrs. S. Coleman, Mr. Mudie, 
Princess of Wales, and Mrs. N. Davis. Mr. J. Hughes, gardener to 
W. Baring, Esq., Norman Court, Salisbury, was a good second. The 
Japanese were heavy, bright, and fresh; the incurved were less deeply 
built. Mr. W. Neville, gardener to F. W. Flight, Esq., Cornstiles, 
Twyford, Winchester, third. Mr. Inglefield, gardener to Sir J. Kelk, 
Bart., Ted worth, Marlborough, fourth. 
For twenty-four Japanese, Mr. J. Agate, Havant, was distinctly 
first for a capital stand of blooms, containing many new varieties. 
Bruce Findlay, Maggie Blenkiron, Mrs. W, Murray, L’Isere, Mrs. 
T. Donne, Niveus, Captain Torrens, James Myer*, and J. H, Runchman 
were the most noteworthy. Mr. C. H. Hollowav, gardener to F. W. C. 
Read, Esq., Selborne, fresh but not large. Mr. Neville third. The class 
for twelve incurved, distinct, produced keen competition. Mr. N. Moly¬ 
neux just succeeded in defeating Mr. Hughes with a stand of even well- 
finished blooms. Empress of India, C. B. Whitnall, R. Petfield, Beauty, 
Sir Titus, and Mrs. Coleman were especially noticeable. Mr. Agate 
secured the third position. Mr. Molyneux followed up his previous 
success by securing premier award for twelve Japanese, distinct, with 
heavy, fresh blooms. Mrs. E. D. Adams, Golden Gate, L’Isere, Niveus, 
Miss D. Shea, and G, W. Childs were the most noteworthy. Mr. Hughes 
second. 
A special class for six blooms of anyone variety of the “Queen” 
family was provided. Mr. Hughes won first prize with Lord Alcester 
in superb condition. Mr. N. Molyneux second with Golden Empress. 
For six incurved, any variety, excluding the various members of the 
“Queen” family, Mr, Molyneux was placed first with magnificent 
blooms of C. B. Whitnall, to which was awarded the Society’s certificate 
also. Mr. Hughes followed with Princess of Wales in good condition. 
The last named won the premier award for six any white-flowered 
Japanese with Avalanche in really good condition. Mr. G. Trinder, 
gardener to Sir H. Mildmay, Bart., Dogmersfield Park, Winchfield, won 
the premier honour for six any Japanese variety, excluding white, with 
Viviand Morel in fine order. Mr. Hughes second with Etoile de Lyon. 
For twenty-four blooms, any section in eighteen varieties, Mr. Bower- 
man, gardener to C. Hoare, Esq., Hackwood Park, Basingstoke, won 
first place with a creditable collection. Mr. Holloway second. Mr. 
Agate staged the finest lot of twelve bunches Pompons, three blooms to 
a bunch, which contained an exceedingly pretty blush-coloured new 
variety—Our Fred. 
Chrysanthemum plants were well shown. For a group arranged in 
a space 8 feet by 7 feet, Mr. F. Smith, gardener to Lady E. Wodehouse, 
Winchester, won easily with well grown plants, carrying fully developed 
blooms. Mr. G. H. Street, gardener to Rev. D. Fearon, The College, 
Winchester. For eight plants, distinct, Mr. G. Adams, gardener to 
Col. F. A. Dicker, Winchester, was an easy first with capitally grown 
examples. Mr. E. Astridge, gardener to W. Barrow Simmonds, Esq., 
Winchester, second. Mr. E. Carr, gardener to W. A. Gillett, Esq., 
Fairoak Park, Winchester, won premier award for four plants, also for 
incurved and reflexed varieties. Mr. Carr won premier honours for a 
group of miscellaneous plants arranged for effect in a space of 10 feet 
by 7 feet, with a pleasing arrangement of choice plants. Mr. Astridge 
second. Mr. F. Broomer, The Weirs, Winchester, third. For the most 
tastefully arranged stand of Chrysanthemums, foliage, grasses, &c., 
suitable for table decoration, confined to ladies only. Miss Ladhams, 
Shirley, Southampton, was distinctly ahead of all competitors with a 
pleasing arrangement. Miss Elsie Wadmore, Basingstoke, second ; Miss 
Norah Flight, Winchester, third. 
Fruit was a feature of the show, space, however, forbids more than 
saying that Grapes were grandly shown by Mr. J. Gardener, gardener 
to Col. H. Stratton Bates, who won the first prize, also a silver medal 
for superior cultivation. Vegetables also made a grand display. Mr. 
E. Hillier, Winchester, staged “ not for competition,” a splendid collection 
of hardy shrubs and trees, and many dishes of Apples and Pears. Mr. 
Molyneux, gardener to W. H. Myers, Esq., M.P., Swanmore Park, 
Bishop’s Waltham, had a collection of Chrysanthemums, embracing all 
sections, quite first-class in point of merit. 
EDINBURGH.— November 15th, 16th and 17th. 
As usual the autumn exhibition of the Scottish Horticultural 
Association was held in the Waverley Market, and was in every respect 
a success. As showing the enthusiasm of residents in and near the 
Scotch capital, £770 were taken at the door. This with the sale of 
tickets and other sources of income cannot fall far short of £1000. 
Between 25,000 and 26,000 persons visited the show during the three 
days. The cut blooms were slightly below the quality possessed in 
those staged last year, but on the whole they were quite up to the 
average of other shows. 
Cut blooms were the most important feature of the show. The 
principal class was that for forty-eight distinct varieties. A silver cup, 
value £20, given by the Corporation as first prize, being sufficient to 
tempt seven exhibitors to strive for its possession. Mr. James Beisant, 
Castle Huntley, Longforgan, repeated his success of last year, and won 
the coveted trophy with a stand of fine blooms well staged. The 
varieties staged were Etoile de Lyon, Stanstead White, M. Panckoucke, 
Viscountess Hambledon (grand bloom), Charles Davis, Mdlle. Th^rese 
Rey, Waban (large), Amos Perry, Viviand Morel (rich), Madame C. 
Molin, G. C. Schwabe, Sunflower, Florence Davis, Mr. C. H. Payne, 
Niveus (full), Charles Shrimpton, Mdlle. Marie Hoste, Madame Cawbon, 
Mdlle. J. Panckoucke, President Borel, Lilian Bird, Boule d’Or, E. G. 
Hill (richly coloured), Mohawk, Mrs. E. Beckett, Madame A. Jacobs, 
W. H. Lincoln, While Louis Boehmer, Mrs, Hubbuck, Princess May, 
Madame 0. Audiguier, Mrs. E. S. Trafford, Excelsior, Miss A. Hartshorn, 
W. W, Coles, Gloriosum, W. Seward, Sarah Owen, W. Tricker, Golden 
Dragon, E. Molyneux, Beauty of Exmouth, Louise, J. Shrimpton, 
Rostrevor, Louis Boehmer, Miss Muriel Scott and W. H. Atkinson. 
Mr. J. Carruthers, Hillwood, Corstorphine, was a good second with a 
stand containing many excellent blooms. To the latter was awarded the 
prize for the premier Japanese bloom, a fine Chas. Davis. Mr. D. Nicoll, 
Rossie, Forgandenny, was awarded third prize, and Mr. Wells, Earlswood, 
Redhill, Surrey, fourth. 
