November 22, 1894. 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
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Holding, Pitsmoor, waa a fair second, and Mr. H. Wilford, Walkley, a 
rather weak third. Specimen plants trained in various styles were also 
shown, and the principal prizetakers were Messrs. C. Scott, C. Green, 
and Mr. R. Agar, gardener to S. Roberts, Esq., Queen’s Towers. 
The group of foliage and flowering plants arranged by Mr. F. Stocks, 
gardener to J. Rhodes, Esq., Rotherham, was very beautiful, and had 
been arranged with much taste and skill. Amongst the plants utilised 
were Ferns, Palms, Coleuses, Paper White Narcissi, White Roman 
Hyacinths, Cypripediums, and Caladium argyrites. The flrst prize was 
thoroughly deserved. Mr. A. Wilford was a capital second, and is to be 
congratulated on the position he attained as an amateur exhibiting 
against professional gardeners. His arrangement contained Crotons, 
Calanthes, Bouvardias, Ferns, Palms, Primulas, and other plants. Mr. 
E. Green, gardener to Sir Henry Watson, Shirecliffe Hall, was a fair 
third. 
The blooms that gained the first prize in the class for twelve in¬ 
curved, distinct, for Mr. Alderman, were very fine, and comprised Lord 
Alcester, Jeanne d’Arc, Madame Darier, John Doughty, Mrs. Robinson 
King, Princess of Wales, Golden Empress, Amie Hoste, Jardin des 
Plantes, John Lambert, Empress of India, and Miss Violet Tomlin. 
Mr. C. Scott was second, his best examples being Lord Alcester, Miss 
Violet Tomlin, Alfred Salter, Miss M. A. Haggas, Nil Desperandum, 
and Princess of Wales ; and Mr. C. Green the third. For six in¬ 
curved, distinct, Mr. Alderman was again first with Lord Alcester, 
Jeanne d’Arc, Madame Darier, Golden Empress, John Doughty, and 
White Venus, all clean, fresh, and well finished. Mr. F. Stocks was 
second, and Mr. C. Scott third. 
Mr. Alderman repeated his previous successes with twelve Japanese, 
distinct, with one of the best stands in the show. It contained Edwin 
Molyneux, Louise, Princess May, Viviand Morel, Mrs. E. W. Clarke, 
Madame Baco (exceptionally good), Charles Davis, Mdlle. Th4r^se Rey, 
Miss Dorothea Shea, Amos Perry, W. W. Coles, and Florence Davis. 
Mr. C. Green, with small but fresh flowers, was second, and Mr. F. 
Stocks was third. There were four entries in this class. Once again 
Mr. Alderman occupied the coveted first position, this time with six 
Japanese, distinct, showing Mdlle. Th^r^se Rey, Boule d’Or, Florence 
Davis, Mrs. C. Harman Payne, Mons. Panckoucke, and Stanstead White, 
each in fine form. Mr. W. Wenman, gardener to Viscount Halifax, 
Hickleton Hall, Doncaster, was second, his best blooms being W. W. 
Coles and Sunflower ; and Mr. C. Green third. 
Reflexed blooms in six distinct varieties only brought two stands. 
Mr. C. Scott with Pink, Peach, White and Golden Christines, James 
Carter, and Cullingfordi, being given the first place, and Mr. W. 
Wenman the second. There was only one competitor in the class for 
aix bunches, and the first prize was awarded to Mr. C. Scott for a 
charming stand. Bouquets and buttonholes were staged somewhat 
extensively in this section, and some beautiful combinations were 
noticeable. 
Amateurs’ Classes, 
It was very plainly apparent from the number of blooms shown and 
their uniformly good quality that the amateurs of Sheffield are enthusiastic 
Chrysanthemum growers, and at the same time very successful ones. 
Twelve classes were provided for them, and the competition in almost 
every one was very keen. 
Mr. H. Greaves, Sheffield, arranged a very good group in a space not 
exceeding 50 square feet. The plants were well grown and flowered, 
but the placing was somewhat too thin. The flowers in the second prize 
exhibit, staged by Mr. R, Gascoigne, were decidedly past their best, but 
evidences of former merit were very apparent. The last named 
exhibitor succeeded in taking the premier position in the class for a 
group of miscellaneous flowering and foliage plants, arranged for effect 
in a space of 36 square feet. His exhibit comprised Ferns, Chrys¬ 
anthemums, Crotons, Primulas, and other plants, all of which had been 
well grown. Mr. T. Lygo, Sheffield, was a fair second. 
The cut bloom classes in this section were well filled, and Messrs. 
B. Glossop, H. J. Broomhead, J. Gibbins, W. Willgoose, R. Allen, and 
G. Needham may be mentioned as having been amongst the most 
successful competitors. Excellent prizes were also offered to cottagers, 
who responded with good and numerous exhibits. 
Miscellaneous exhibits were fairly numerous and of excellent quality. 
Miscellaneous flowering and foliage plants came from Messrs. Fisher, 
Son & Sibray, Handsworth Nurseries, Sheffield ; handsome Zonal 
Pelargoniums and Chrysanthemums from Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons ; 
Swanley ; Cattleyas and other choice Orchids from Messrs. Chariesworth 
and Co., Heaton, Bradford ; and miscellaneous plants from Mr. S. W. 
Seagrave, Sheffield ; Mr. Benjamin Crosslands, Handsworth; and Mr. 
W. Artindale, Sheffield. 
BRADFORD.— November 16th and 17th. 
The eighth annual show was held in the St. George’s Hall on the 
above date. Cut flowers were remarkably well shown, but the groups 
and plants were not very extensively displayed. 
For twenty-four Japanese blooms, in not less than eighteen varieties, 
Mr. Wells of Earlswood Nurseries, Redhill, Surrey, was first amongst 
six competitors, and his stand was a remarkably good one. The varieties 
were Etoile de Lyon, W. G. Newitt, Viviand Morel (2), Princess May, 
Chas. Davis (2), Mdlle. Thdr^se Rey, W. H. Atkinson, Col. Smith, 
Wm. Seward, Charles Blick, Frank Wells, C. Shrimpton, W. H. Lincoln 
(2), President Borel, Mons. Panckouche, Lizzie Seward, Lord Brooke (2), 
Louise, Robert Owen, and Vice-President Calvat. The second prize 
was taken by Mr. G. Burden, gardener to G. B. Cockburn, Esq., Lingdale 
Lodge, Birkenhead. Third, Mr. Barber, gardener to C. J. Ormerod, Esq., 
Green Royd, Brighouse. with a good stand. In the corresponding class 
for incurved Mr. Burden was first for a neat stand of well finished 
blooms. Mr. Barber was a good second ; and Mr. G. Jarvis, gardener to 
Mrs. Whittaker, Hessle, near Hull, was placed third. 
The best of eight stands of twelve Japanese was from Mr. C. 
Rollinson, Gledhow, Leeds. Messrs. Burden and Barber followed in the 
order named. Seven stands of twelve incurved were staged, Mr. 
Rollinson being first with superb flowers. Mr. Burden was a close 
second, and Mr. Blair, gardener to the Duke of Sutherland, Trentham, 
third. 
In the local class for twelve incurved flowers, Messrs. H. Clark and 
Son, Radley, Leeds, were first, being followed by Mr. Newbould, 
gardener to Adolph Jacobs, Esq., Rawdon, near Leeds, while for the 
same number of Japanese, Mr. Burrell, gardener to J. W. Cockesall, Esq., 
Shipley, was first with a fine stand of blooms, Messrs. H. Clark and 
Son and Newbould following in the order named. All the local classes 
for cut blooms were well filled, the principal winners being Messrs. 
H. Clark & Sons, T. Burrell, Newbould, Dean and Brooke. Mr. 
Newbould took three first prizes for Grapes, there being no other 
competitors. 
Only one group was arranged, although a handsome silver cup pre¬ 
sented by the Mayor was offered in this class, and was won by Mr. Bell, 
gardener to J. H. Rand, Esq., Woodside, Raillam. 
The orchestra was decorated with a fine background of Palms and 
other foliage plants from Mr. T. Horsman of Bradford, and in front was 
a fine group of Orchids from Messrs. Charles worth & Co., Heaton 
Nursery, Bradford. A magnificent plant of Asparagus deflexus waa 
staged by Mrs. Jowitt, Heaton. Messrs. Perkins & Son, Coventry, took 
all the principal prizes for bouquets, and sprays, all of which were very 
tastefully arranged. Messrs. G. Bunyard & Son, Maidstone, Kent, 
exhibited about 100 dishes of Apples in leading varieties. 
TWICKENHAM.— November 20th and 21st. 
This exhibition was held in the Town Hall on Tuesday and Wednes¬ 
day last. Collectively it was a good show, but the system of placing 
the various exhibits in different rooms somewhat marred the arrange¬ 
ments. In the largest hall the groups and bouquets made a charming 
display, and the cut blooms arranged in a smaller room were fairly well 
represented. Mr. E. F. Green, the Honorary Secretary, worked hard to 
make the show a success. 
The incurved blooms were as good as many seen at much larger 
shows this year. In the class for a dozen flowers Mr. J. Portbury, 
Putney, was a good first with Golden Empress, Brookleigh Gem, Queen 
of England, Prince of Wales, John Salter, and Miss Haggas as the best. 
Mr. C. J. Waite, Esher, was a close second, and this stand included a 
very fine specimen of Brookleigh Gem. The third prize went to Mr. 
T. Osman, Chertsey. Mr. J. Simmonds won in another class for twelve 
incurved flowers. Mr. G. Springthorpe secured the first prize for half 
dozen blooms of any incurved variety, showing Empress of India in 
splendid condition, Mr. J, Simmonds was second with Emily Dale, and 
Mr, A. Farmer third with Mrs. S. Coleman, 
Mr. C, J. Waite succeeded in winning the first prize for twenty-four 
blooms, half Japanese and the remainder incurved flowers, with an even 
stand. The best of the Japanese were Mrs. C. H. Payne, A. H. Neve, 
Viviand Morel, Mrs. C. Wheeler, Louis Boehmer, and Florence Davis ; 
of the incurved Mrs. Heale, Lucy Kendall, Violet Tomlin, and Princess 
of Wales showed up most conspicuously. The second prize went to 
Mr. J. Portbury, who had good flowers. The last-named exhibitor was 
first in the class for twelve Japanese, showing fine blooms of Mdlle. 
Th^rese Rey, Lord Brooke, Pearl Beauty, Etoile de Lyon, and Florence 
Davis amongst others. Mr. T. Osman was second, and Mr. G. H. Sage 
third. Mr, Symonds won in another class for twelve Japanese blooms. 
For six blooms of any Japanese variety, Mr. G. H, Sage was first with 
Louis Boehmer. Mr. Waite second with Etoile de Lyon ; and Mr. 
Springthorpe third with the same variety. 
Anemone varieties were fairly well shown, Mr. Waite being first in 
the class for a dozen blooms, closely followed by Mr. Springthorpe. 
Pompons were best staged by Mr. G. Springthorpe and Mr. J. T. Hoar. 
Mr, A. H. Richwood won the first prize for a group of Chrysan¬ 
themums, staging well-grown plants, all bearing good flowers. Mr. J, 
Simmonds was a very close second, this group having a margin of 
Maidenhair Ferns, Mr, A. Tracey was first with a group of Orchid», 
the second prize going to Mr. A. W, Crosse. Mr, J. Simmonds won with 
a group of foliage plants, the second award going to Mr. J. E, Burton, 
whose plants included some splendid specimens. Hampers of plants 
were a feature, and in this class the prizewinners were Messrs. J. 
Warden, A. H. Richwood, and A. W. Crosse. 
Epergnes and vases of flowers made a good display, the best coming 
from Miss C. B. Cole and Miss Jessie Wright. Cyclamens were also 
above the average for the time of year, and Messrs. G. Warden, 
A. Pentney, and R. Smith secured the prizes for these. Mr. G. Garrard 
had the best Primulas, and was followed by Messrs. T, P. Maegregor 
and J. Warden. Messrs. Maegregor, Portbury, and Waite won with 
table plants. 
Miscellaneous exhibits included a collection of Apples from Mr 
Will Taylor, Osborne Nursery, Hampton, a group of plants from Mr.. 
H. E. Fordham, Twickenham. Fruit and vegetables were also well 
shown. 
