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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
November 29, 1894 
WATERFORD. 
The season in the south of Ireland was by no means favourable 
either for flower or fruit culture, and as this must be conceded it 
required some courage from the Committee of this Society to issue a 
schedule and handsome list of prizes this year. The competitors were 
more numerous other seasons, but the blooms in the cut section were 
excellent in quality, and in some classes Japanese blooms, as Florence 
Davis, William Seward, Etoile de Lyon, and Mrs. Harman Payne were 
here never shown finer. 
As in other places the incurved were several decrees behind other 
seasons, though many of them in both Captain De La Peer’s and Lord 
Besborough’s stands were finely grown and finished. The first and 
second prizes went in this order. The next chief exhibitors in cut 
blooms were Mr. Richardson, Prospect House, who may be calculated 
to do 'oetter another year, and Mr. C. E. Denny, May Park. 
The specimens of fruit were as usual above the average in quality, 
but there were somewhat fewer entries. A special feature of the show 
was the collection of 150 distinct varieties of Apples, staged by Messrs. 
Saunders, Friar’s Walk Nurseries, Cork, which exemplified in a marked 
manner the grand climate we have for fruit culture in Ireland. The 
colouring was brilliant in the extreme in several of the Pippins, Stirling 
Castle, Red Astrachan, and Cox’s Pomona, while several of the newer 
varieties wei’e in size prodigious. 
Another feature, occupying a side wing of the large Town Hall, was 
the effective group of decorative plants, arranged for effect, from the 
local nurseries of Messrs. W. Power & Son, containing some fine and 
rare Palms, Maidenhair Ferns, Acacias, and Crotons. These special 
exhibits were much admired during the evening promenade. 
The fruit, vegetable, and field sections were very creditable, but 
knowing the demands on your space I curtail details. The whole 
reflected much credit on the Honorary Secretary, C. Percival, J.P., 
High Sheriff, who deserves more local assistance another season.— 
W. J. Mhephy, Clonmel. 
PLYMOUTH. 
The annual exhibition of the West of England Chrysanthemum 
Society, held in the Guildhall, Plymouth, on the 13th and 14th, was a 
success. The entries exceeded those of last year by about forty, and it 
•was found necessary this year to erect a large marquee in the Square 
for the accommodation of the additional exhibits. The arrangements 
were admirably conceived by Mr. C. Wilson, assisted by an eflficient 
Committee, and all the classes are shown to the best advantage. 
Generally speaking the quality of the flowers showed a decided improve¬ 
ment on last year. This was especially noticeable in the groups of 
Chrysanthemums. 
In the cut bloom section the champion prize for Japanese flowers was 
awarded to Miss Fripp, The Grove, Teignmouth (Mr. J. Styles, gar¬ 
dener). for a splendid collection of blooms, which included many new 
sorts. Mr. W. Wells, Earlswood, Redhill, was second. In the largest 
class for incurved blooms the premier award fell to Mr. W. H. Spencer 
of Glendarah, Teignmouth (Mr. G. Foster, gardener) The Judges had 
very little difficulty in making the selection, and it was admitted that 
they were some of the most uniform and compact collection of incurved 
blooms ever seen at an exhibition in the west. Mr. Styles was second, 
and Mr. J B. Fortescue third. 
A novel idea has been introduced at this show of offering substantial 
prizes for the best floral designs, and as a result exhibits were on view 
from 1 half a dozen nurserymen. Various shapes are on view, including 
the harp, anchor, cross, crown, basket, wreath, hand and buttonhole 
bouquets, and the taste displayed in all is excellent. Messrs, Hender 
and Sons and Mr. Jordan’s designs were the chief ones, and the latter 
succeeded in winning second prize against so strong an opponent. 
Groups of Chrysanthemums made a good disnlav, and the prizes in 
one class were won by Admiral Parker, Mr. J. Phillips, and Mr. J. 
Webber, Mr. A. Groombridge, Tothill, secured the premier award for 
another group. Mr. T.F. Upsher and Mr. J. Phillips following. Specimen 
plants were also exhibited, and the cut blooms in the various classes 
made a fine a display. Messrs. Jarman & Co., Chard, had collection 
of vegetables and fruit. Mr. W. J. Godfrev of Exraouth exhibited 
three bunches of Grapes of a total weight of 28 lbs.; and also displayed 
gome cut blooms of Chrysanthemums and Carnations. Mr. Godfrey 
won three awards of merit for new Chrysanthemums, including the fine 
variety Mrs. W. J. Godfrey. Various other nurserymen had exhibits, 
and fruit and vegetables were well displayed. 
WELLS. 
The ninth annual exhibition of this popular Society was held under 
the most adverse circumstances in the Town Hall on the 14th and 
15th inst., a strong gale and torrents of rain continuing almost the whole 
of the first day, keeping several would-be competitors away through 
prevailing floods. This naturally detracted from the display, although 
on the whole, and taking into account the unfavourable autumn, there 
was a good show. 
Groups as usual brought out a keen competition from district 
growers, that of C. C. Tudway, Esq, (gardener, Mr. Fewtrell), being well 
first with Chrysanthemums, intersper-sed with Cro’ons, Ferns, and 
other plants. Mr, Williams, gardener to T. J. Hall, Esq., followed 
closely for second place ; Mr. Mckenzie, gardener to A. F. Somerville, 
Esq , being third. There was only one really good exhibit in the classes 
for six Japanese and six incurved trained specimens, which did great 
credit to Mr. S. Austin’s gardener, Mr. G. Chislett. 
The principal class for cut bloc ms was for twenty-four Japanese and 
incurved in equal numbers, distinct. Mr. Fewtrell was placed first with 
Mrs. C. H. Payne, Florence Davis, Waban, Stanstead White, Charles 
Davis, Etoile de Lyon, W. W. Coles, Viviand Morel, Puritan, William 
Seward, Silver King, and Mdlle. Th^tese Rey. Incurved : Golden Empress 
Queen of England, Empress of India, Violet Tomlin, Princess of Wales, 
Mrs. Coleman (fine). Miss Haggas, J. Doughty, J. Salter, Mrs. Heale, Robert 
Cannell, and Jeanne d’Arc. Mr. Williams came second with a good stand, 
from which the certificate bloom was chosen—a fine Lord Alcester. 
Mr. Mckenzie was third. Exactly the same order was repeated in the 
class for twelve incurved, the competition being close, and the flowers 
fresh and even in size. For twelve Japanese, Charles Bailey, Esq., 
Frome (gardener, Mr. A. Carry), was a good first, his flowers being fresh 
and bright. Mr. Fewtrell was second ; and Mr. S. Dupe third. 
A feature of the show is the artistic treatment of the windows of 
the hall by lady competitors. Miss Tyte, Miss Isgar, and Miss Harris, 
and Miss E. L. Harris securing the prizes in the order of their names. 
Baskets of flowers and bouquets were also well shown, as were table 
plants. Primulas, Grapes, Apples, and Pears. 
STOCKPORT. 
The seventh Chrysanthemum show of the Stockport Society was 
held on the 23rd and 24th inst. in the volunteer armoury. The Chrys¬ 
anthemums were very good generally, though had it been a week or so 
earlier the blooms would have been better. 
The leading prizetaker, T. H. Syke», Esq., brought quite a display. 
He obtained the first prize for a group of Chrysanthemum plants 
arranged for effect, which was well brought out by Mr. Roderick, the 
gardener. The second prize went to J. C. Cholton, Esq., and third to 
Jas, Brown, Esq. For a group of miscellaneous plants arranged for 
effect T. H. Sykes, Esq., was again first. For six table plants there was a 
splendid competition, Mr. Elkin securing first, Mr. Longworlh second, 
and Mr. Wilson third prize. 
For eighteen cut blooms, nine incurved and nine Japanese, T. H. 
Sykes, Esq., was first ; and J. E. Platt, Esq , was second, who had also 
the best single bloom in the show of Viviand Morel. For twelve 
Japanese R. B. L. Monk, Esq., was first with a very fine stand, in which 
were Viviand Morel, W. W. Coles, G, C. Schwabe, L. B. Bird (fine), 
Duke of York, and Mdlle. Th^r^.se Rey. T. H. Sykes, Esq., was second. 
For twenty-four blooms, twelve Japanese and twelve incurved, first, 
J. Evans, Esq., Derby, with a very good stand ; second, G. J. Dewhurst, 
Esq. For six single trusses of cut blooms. Chrysanthemums excluded, 
first, Mr. Elkin ; second, H. J. Shaw, Esq. 
J. B. Platt, Esq., was first for a very good collection of vegetables. 
Wm. Hudson, Esq., was second. Some very good Onions were exhibited, 
the same applying to fruit. For four dishes of Pears, first, Mrs. 
Grundy ; second, J. E. Platt. Esq. Four dishes Apples (culinary), first, 
Mrs. Grundy ; second, T. H. Sykes, Esq. For two inches white Grapes, 
first, J. C. Chorlton, Esq. ; second, Mrs. Jardine, both with good Muscat 
of Alexandria. For two bunches black Grapes, first, Mrs. Jardine ; 
second, Mrs. Grundy, with very good samples of Alicante. 
A specimen plant of Cypripedium insigne was exhibited by W. H. 
Bradley, Esq., with about fifty flowers. 
Miscellaneous exhibits by the neighbouring nurserymen, and a 
collection of fruit, cut flowers, and plants from Abney Hall, Cheadle, 
made up some of the noteworthy features of the show. It may be 
added that the ex-Mayor, in declaring it open, said that corporate 
bodies might well help working men to follow horticultural pursuits by 
finding them allotments at a cheap rate. The Mayor was also present, 
as well as a representative gathering of the ladies and gentlemen of the 
district.—R. M. 
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. 
This exhibition was held in the Olympia, Northumberland Road, 
Newcastle, on November 21st and 22nd. Chrysanthemum shows have been 
held over twenty years ago in Newcastle in the Art Gallery and renewed 
again thirteen years ago, but only for a year or so. The present exhi¬ 
bition was held under the support of the Committee of the Newcastle 
flower show, and one expression only can be used in respect to it, 
namely, that it was a great success. 
The Society offered £5 and the silver-gilt medal of the National 
Chrysanthemum Society for a group of Chrysanthemums and other 
plants. There were five groups staged, and Mr. James Wood, gardener 
to Ed. Hopper, Esq., Riverside, was first. Mr. Chas. Burton, Seaton 
Carew, was second. Primulas and table plants were well grown, the 
first prizetakers being Mr. J. Walker, gardener to John White, Esq., 
Low Fell, and Mrs. Gurney Pease, Woodside, Darlington. Numerous 
plants of the incurved and Japanese varieties were also shown, but do 
not need any special mention. 
Cut blooms were the distinguishing feature, and shows the wisdom 
of the promoters holding this show so very late. For twenty-four 
incurved blooms there were eight competitors, who made a goodly array 
of stands, and the blooms for the north were very good. Mr. A. F. Pike, 
gardener fo C. H. Wilson, Esq., Pocklington, was first. The best blooms 
were Lord Alcester, J. Sadler, Mrs. Clibran, Empress of India, Princess 
of Wales, Violet Tomlin, John Doughty, Queen of England, Prince 
Alfred, and Lord Wolseley. Mrs. Gurney Pease and Mr. Jas. Coultas, 
gardener to Alderman Hardinge, Partington, were second and third 
respectively. 
For twenty-four Japanese, not less than eighteen varieties, Mr. D. 
V^illiams, Helmsley, Yorkshire, was first. The flowers were extremely 
fresh and well deserved the premier recognition amongst the eleven 
competitors. Viviand Morel, W. H. Lincoln, Mrs. E. Clarke, Florence 
