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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
November 22, 189J, 
plants in variety ; and Messrs. W. Clibran for a fine stand of cut 
blooms. 
The courteous Secretary, Mr. J. Hicks, the genial Chairman, Mr. 
Smith, together with a good Committee, had all arrangements com¬ 
pleted by 10.30 A.M,, thereby giving the judges every facility to give 
satisfaction. 
CHESTERFIELD.— November 16th and 17th. 
During- the past six years no show has been held under the auspices 
of the Chesterfield and District Chrysanthemum Society, until this year 
it was decided to attempt its resuscitation, and as a result an exhibition 
was held in the Market Hall on the above dates. The number of classes 
was very limited, as also were the entries, but it is hoped that next 
year will find a decided improvement in every way. The prizes were, 
in many of the classes, very good indeed. For instance, £5 were offered 
as a first prize in an open class for twenty-four Japanese, and yet only 
three competitors staged. More certainly ought to have been forth¬ 
coming, and also in the remaining classes, in which there was also a 
disappointing dearth of exhibits. Mr. A. H. Johnson, the Honorary 
Secretary, is to be congratulated on the manner in which the show was 
managed. 
As has been said, only three stands were shown in the class for 
twenty-four Japanese, in not less than eighteen distinct varieties, and 
Mr. T. J. Nelson, Ashgate Lodge Gardens, was placed first. The stand 
comprised Viviand Morel (2), Sunflower, Florence Davis (2), Miss 
Dorothy Shea, Wm. Tricker, Edwin Molyneux (2), Mrs. C. H. Wheeler, 
Stanstead White, Boule d’Or, Vice-President Darquier, Criterion, Mons. 
Bernard, J. Stanborough Dibben, Col. W. B. Smith, Madame J. Laing, 
W. H. Lincoln, Madame Baco, Avalanche, Mrs. C. Harman Payne, and 
W. W. Coles, all creditable blooms in good condition. Mr. H. Broom- 
head, Sheffield, was a good second. Amongst the most noticeable of his 
blooms were Viviand Morel, Florence Davis, White Louis Boehmer, 
Avalanche, G. W. Childs, and Mrs. C. Harman Payne. Mr. N, Buxton 
was third. 
In the open class for twelve Japanese, distinct, Mr. N. Buxton was 
first with W. W. Coles, Mrs. C. Harman Payne, W. H. Lincoln, Viviand 
Morel, Florence Davis, Sarah Owen, Charles Davis, Mons. Bernard, Sun¬ 
flower, G. C. Schwabe, Avalanche, and Wm. Tricker, each in fair form. 
Though somewhat thin, Messrs. Johnson & Wheeler’s stand that gained 
the second prize was far more interesting, containing almost all new or 
lately introduced varieties, such as Hairy Wonder, Rose Wynne, Mdlle. 
Th^r^se Rey, and W. W. Coles. 
For twelve incurved in not less than eight distinct varieties, Mr. H. 
Broomhead was a somewhat easy first with examples of Mrs. Clibran, 
Mons. R.Bahuant, Mrs. S. Coleman, Jeanne d’Arc, Hero of Stoke Newing¬ 
ton, Baron Hirsch, Beethoven, Lord Eversley, Mrs. Brunlees, 
Princess of Wales, N. Davis, and Lord Wolseley. Mr. T. J. Nelson was 
second, and Messrs. Johnson & Wheeler third. Each of these classes 
was open to the whole of England. 
The group of Chrysanthemums arranged for effect in a space of 
40 square feet by Mr. H. Horsnall, gardener to J. C. Clayton, Esq., 
Thomfield, was very good in every way, the plants being clean and 
carrying charming flowers ; Mr. W. R. Bloxham, Tupton Grove 
Gardens, was a good second, and Mr. E. Austen, Barry Hill Gardens, 
a close third. Another class was for a small group arranged in a space 
of 9 square feet, none of the plants to exceed 2 feet in height, including 
the pots. Mr. T. J. Nelson was first with a tasteful display, including 
Ferns, Crotons, Coleuses, and other plants. Mr. S. Polkinhorn was 
second, and Mr. W. R. Bloxham third. 
Mr. T. J. Nelson was first for twelve Japanese, in not less than eight 
varieties, with Mrs. C. Harman Payne, Col. W. B. Smith, Mons. Bernard, 
W. W. Coles, W. H. Lincoln, Florence Davis, Viviand Morel, Edwin 
Molyneux, Charles Davis, Etoile de Lyon, and J. Stanborough Dibben. 
Mr. J. H. Clements, Bramley House Gardens, was a fair second, and 
E. Austin third. For six Japanese the last-named exhibitor was first. 
His stand comprised Etoile de Lyon, Ralph Brocklebank, Sunflower, 
W. W. Coles, and Mrs. C. Harman Payne. Messrs. H. Horsnall and 
N. Buxton were second and third in the order of their names. Mr. N. 
Buxton w’as first for six distinct incurved, showing Lord Wolseley, Mrs. 
Heale, Princess of Wales, Lord Alcester, Princess Teck, and Madame 
Darier. Mr. Horsnall was second, and Mr. E. Austin third. 
The amateurs’ classes were not very well patronised, but doubtless 
more plants will be grown now that the Society has decided to hold 
annual shows, in which case succeeding years will bring better displays 
in every respect; 
SHEFFIELD.— November 16th and 17th. 
The Corn Exchange, in which the Sheflaeld Chrysanthemum Society 
held its annual show on the above dates, is an admirable building for 
the purpose, and the effect produced by the whole of the exhibits was 
very beautiful. There were three tables running down the centre of the 
room, the sides and ends being occupied by groups of various kinds. 
The exhibits were not quite so numerous as has been the case in 
previous years, but the quality was high throughout. Though the show 
was essentially one for Chrysanthemums, a few Grapes were seen, as 
also were miscellaneous foliage and flowering plants, many of which 
were excellent. In the section confined to cottagers some very fine 
flowers were seen, but the effect was greatly detracted from by the 
paper collars in which many of the blooms were staged, and it would be 
advantageous if a rule could be passed prohibiting their use at future 
exhibitions. The arrangements of the show were admirably carried out 
by Mr. H. Broomhead, the Hon. Treasurer ; Mr. W. Houseley, Secretary ; 
and the Committee of Management. The names of the prizewinners in 
the principal classes will be found in the report given below. 
Open Classes. 
In this section ten classes were provided and some handsome prizes 
offered. The blooms throughout were of very high quality and shown 
in fairly large numbers. Two classes of this number were for Grapes, 
and the remainder for cut blooms of Chrysanthemums. The number of 
entries was also very good, the exhibitors being attracted by the 
substantial prizes. 
Only two stands were presented, however, in the class for twenty- 
four incurved, in not less than eighteen distinct varieties, and the 
premier position was accorded to Mr. E. Crooks, gardener to Lady 
Hindlip, Droitwich, who showed John Doughty (2), Jeanne d’Arc, Miss 
M. A. Haggas, Lord Alcester (2), Mrs. S. Coleman, Brookleigh Gem, 
Miss Violet Tomlin (2), Empress of India (2), C. B. Whitnall (2), Queen 
of England (2), Lucy Kendall, Mrs. Norman Davis, Mrs. Robinson 
King, Mrs. Heale, Golden Empress, Barbara, Princess of Wales, and 
Princess Teck. The blooms were beautiful in colour and of good 
average size. Mr. J. Jellicoe, gardener to F. H. Gossage, Esq., Liverpool, 
was second, his best blooms being Empress of India, Miss Violet Tomlin, 
Emily Dale, Miss M. A. Haggas, and Mrs. S. Coleman. 
For twenty-four Japanese, in not less than eighteen distinct varie¬ 
ties, Mr. W. Wells, Earlswood Nurseries, Redhill, was a splendid first 
with a stand containing Mrs. C. Harman Payne, Madame Calvat, Chas. 
Davis (2), President Borel (2), Mrs. Libbie Allen, Mdlle. Th^itise Rey, 
Duke of York, Lord Brooke, Charles Blick, Vice-President Calvat, Mons. 
Panckoucke, Viviand Morel (2), Madame Ad. Chatin, W. H. Lincoln, 
Beauty of Castlewood, Mons. Charles Molin, Louise, Niveus, Robert 
Owen, and Madame Carnot. This was a good, even exhibit, the blooms 
shown being fresh and well coloured. The second position was allotted 
to Mr. G. W. Drake, Cardiff, who showed in a highly creditable manner. 
Mdlle. Theilse Rey, Charles Davis, Mrs. Falconer Jameson, Excelsior, 
W. H. Lincoln, and Lord Brooke may be named as being among the 
most noticeable in the stand. Mr. J. Jellicoe was a close third ; and 
Mr. R. Willey, gardener to C. J. Ringrose, Esq., Cottingham Grange, 
Hull, fourth. The first prize in each of these classes was £8, and such 
an amount should have brought more exhibitors. 
Four stands were shown in the class for twelve distinct incurved, Mr. 
E. Crooks being placed in the highest position. The varieties repre¬ 
sented were Lord Alcester, C. B. Whitnall, Golden Empress, Queen of 
England, Miss M. A. Haggas, Jeanne d’Arc, Miss Violet Tomlin, 
Princess of Wales, Lucy Kendall, Empres.s of India, Mrs. S. Coleman, 
and Mrs. Heale, all in capital condition. Mr. J. Vaughan, gardener to 
S. Brocklebank, Esq., Liverpool, was second with Golden Empress, 
Queen of England, Baron Hirsch, Miss M. A. Haggas, Miss Violet 
Tomlin, and others in creditable form, Mr. J. Jellicoe being rather a 
poor third. For six incurved, distinct, Mr. E. Crooks was again first 
with Empress of India, Miss M. A. Haggas, Lord Alcester, Mrs. 
S. Coleman, C. B. Whitnall, and Miss Violet Tomlin ; Mr. J. Vaughan 
being second, and Mr, J. Jellicoe third, each staging good stands of 
flowers. 
Mr. A. Alderman, gardener to J. D. Ellis, Esq., Worksop, took the 
premier position in the class for twelve Japanese, in distinct varieties, 
with creditable blooms of Mrs. C. Harman Payne, Charles Davis, Stan¬ 
stead White, Miss Dorothy Shea, Marie Hoste, W. W. Coles, Edwin 
Molyneux, Mons. Bernard, Mons. Panckoucke, Amos Perry, Louise, and 
Florence Davis. Mr. J. Vaughan was second with best examples of 
Viviand Morel, Avalanche, Etoile de Lyon, Mrs. C. Harman Payne, and 
G. W. Childs. Mr. G. W. Drake secured the third place with a rather 
weak stand. Mr. J. Vaughan was a good first for six Japanese, distinct, 
with Chas. Davis, Etoile de Lyon, Boule d’Or, Mdlle. Thei^se Rey, Mrs. 
C. Harman Payne, and Marie Hoste, each in good form. Mr. J. Jellicoe 
was second, Viviand Morel and Wm. Tricker being particularly notice¬ 
able in his stand. Mr. R. Willey was a poor third. 
Anemone-flowered varieties were not very extensively exhibited, 
but those that gained the first for Mr. J. Jellicoe, in the class for six 
distinct, were very fine, both in form and colouration. The varieties 
were Delaware, Duchess of Westminster, J. Bunyan, Nelson, Lady 
Margaret, and J. Thorpe, jun. The second and third prizes were taken 
by Messrs. R. Willey and J. Vaughan, who both showed well. For six 
reflexed, distinct, exclusive of Japanese, Mr. J. Jellicoe was again first 
with Dr. Sharpe, King of Crimsons, Cloth of Gold, Cullingfordi, James 
Carter, and Chevalier Domage, all in good condition and form. Mr. 
C. Scott, gardener to J. Colley, Esq., Sharrow House, was placed second, 
and the only other competitor was disqualified for showing a reflexed 
Japanese flower, 
District Classes. 
The number of classes in this section was much greater than in the 
one previously mentioned, and comprised Ferns, Primulas, and other 
plants, besides Grapes and Tomatoes, but with the exception of the 
group of miscellaneous plants space precludes our giving a detailed 
report, except in the principal Chrysanthemum classes. Taken as a 
whole this section was an exceedingly good and interesting one, 
especially when it is borne in mind that only growers within a radius 
of twenty miles of Sheffield Parish Church were eligible to compete. 
The chief class was for a group of Chrysanthemums arranged for 
effect in a space not exceeding 60 square feet, and Mr. E. Green was 
deservedly accorded first honours. Though the arrangement was some¬ 
what stiff and formal, the flowers were excellent in form and quality, 
the plants being sturdy and clothed with stout healthy foliage. Mr. J. 
