'November 23, 1894. 
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 
Divis, Mods. Bernard, Puritan, Etoile de Lyon, and Mdlle. Therese Rey 
were noticeable. Mr. Geo. E. Smith, florist, Hull, was second. Mr. 
Pike was first for twelve incurved. For twelve Japanese Mr. Geo. 
Maynard, gardener to Mrs. Proud, Darlington, was first. Mr. Geo. Craig, 
gardener to Miss Barclay, Richmond, and Mr. Ed. Smith were second 
and third respectively. For six blooms of incurved and six blooms of 
Japanese Mr. Gurney Pease and Mr. Ed. Smith were first respectively. 
For twelve Anemones Mr. E. Smith was first, producing marvellous 
blooms. For six bunches of Pompons Mr. T. Wheeler, gardener to 
Dr. Chas. Mitchell, Jesmond Towers, was first. 
Epergnes, bouquets, and baskets were a most attractive feature, and 
included forty-one exhibits, all of superior merit. Messrs. Perkins and 
Sons, Coventry; Fletcher, Edminson, Newcastle; Chas. E. Burton and 
Wm. Thompson, Chester-le-Street, scored the greater number of the 
prizes in these classes. 
Fruit was a special and distinguished feature of the show. Mr. J. 
Hunter, gardener to the Earl of Durham, Lambton Castle, was first for 
black Grapes with Gros Colman, and first for the heaviest bunch. Mr. 
J. Pike was first for white with splendid bunches of Muscat of 
Alexandria. Apples and Pears were well represented. Mr. J. Hunter 
was first for culinary Apples. With four dishes of dessert Apples, 
Mr. F. Ralph, Middlesboro’, was first. 
Not for competition. Messrs. William Fell & Co. of Hexham had a 
superb stand of greenhouse and general decorative plants ; Mr. W. R. 
Armstrong, Newcastle, a similar exhibit; Messrs. Joseph Robson and 
Sons, Hexham, hardy Coniferm; and Messrs. H. Cannell, Swanley, Kent, 
a splendid stand of Zonal Pelargoniums and Canna Queen Victoria. 
The Secretary (Mr. J. J. Gillespie) and the promoters are to be 
congratulated on the success of their efforts, and it is to hoped a Chrys¬ 
anthemum show will now be an annual feature at the Olympia, 
Newcastle.— Beenaed Cowan, F.R.H.S. 
MANCHESTER. 
A GEAND show was held on the 23rd and 24th in the noble Town 
Hall. As regards the plants it would be difficult to see them sur¬ 
passed, and the cut blooms were numerous and of high quality. 
The Orchids alone were worth a journey to see. In this section the 
premier position must be accorded to Messrs. Heath & Son, Cheltenham, 
for a splendid bank which completely filled the whole length of space 
under the orchestra. First-class certificates were awarded to Laalia 
Tresederiana pallida, Cypripediums Swinburni, magnificum, and C. 
insigne Sanierim ; the latter plant with a few leaves and one flower spike 
was sold, it is reported, on the first morning of the shoiw for 200 guineas. 
Mr. J. Cypher, of Cheltenham, also had a table of choice Orchids in 
flower, particularly noticeable being the splendid strains of Dendrobium 
Phalasnopsis Schrdderiana. T. Statter, Esq., Stand Hall, Manchester 
(Mr. R. Johnson, gardener), placed a grand collection of Cypripediums 
in all the finest varieties, and was deservedly awarded a silver medal, 
the gold medal going to Messrs. Heath & Son. Another silver medal 
was given to Mr. R. Hinde, gardener to M. Wells, Esq., Broomfield, 
■Sale, for plates of dried Orchid flowers retaining their natural colours. 
Messrs. W. Clibran & Sons, Altrincham, put forth their full strength, 
exhibiting a group of cut Chrysanthemums arranged in light elegant 
bunches intermixed with autumnal and other foliage. They also had 
splendid Amaryllis in flower, Lily of the Valley, and seedling Anthuriums. 
A, A. Wrigley, Esq., staged fine types of Cypripedium insigne ; Messrs. 
Cannell & Sons, Zonal Pelargoniums and Chrysanthemums in excellent 
form. Messrs. Dickson, Brown & Tait, and Dickson & Robinson had 
Cyclamens. Some fifty varieties of cut hardy flowers were exhibited by 
Joseph Broom, Esq., and Messrs. Gale & Son, both of Llandudno. To 
all the above first-class certificates were awarded, also for a new 
Chrysanthemum named Lady Ridgway, a handsome variety raised in 
the Isle of Man from seed sent from Japan. The flowers are of the 
largest size, of great depth, very broad florets, the colour being a rich 
bronzy yellow. We believe this stock has been purchased by Messrs. 
W. clibran & Sons. Similar honours were gained by E. Ashworth, 
Esq., for Orchids, and to Mr. Shorland Bell for Cypripedium insigne 
Sanderiae. 
For nine large flowering plants, also for six, M. T. Harker, Esq., 
won in both classes with grand specimens, the second honours going to 
G. H. Gaddum, Esq., and R. S. Boddington, Esq. For six Pompons in 
pots Jas. Brown, Esq., and J. C. Chorlton, Esq., staged admirably. 
The cut bloom classes were very keen, three competing for thirty-six 
incurved, the first honours falling to Mr. J. West, gardener to 
E. Behrens, Esq, Whitchurch, who had wonderful blooms. Mr. R. 
Pinnington, gardener to Mrs. Banner, Blacklow House, Roby, Liverpool, 
was a good second, having a neat stand. The third prize went to 
Mr. J. Goodacre, gardener to Earl of Harrington, Elvaston Castle, 
Derby, for a stand of smaller blooms. For thirty-six miscellaneous 
blooms Mr. Vaughan, gardener to T. Brocklebank, E^q , Woolton, Liver¬ 
pool, was first with brightly coloured flowers. Mr. W. Wells, Earlswood 
Nurseries, Redhfll, Surrey, was second ; Mr. R. Pinnington a good third ; 
and Mr. H. Shone, gardener to J. W. Makant, Esq., fourth. Seven 
competed. 
Eight competed in the class for twenty-four Japanese, distinct, 
Mr. Goodacre winning with a bright stand. Amongst his best were 
Etoile de Lyon (grand). Van der Heede, Niveus, G. C. Schwabe, La 
Verseau, and Mrs. C. H. Payne. Mr. West was second, and Mr. Wells 
was a good third. Mr. Vaughan won for twelve incurved with fine 
blooms ; Mr. J. Kirkman, gardener to J. Stanning, Esq., Leyland, being 
second, and Mr. West third.—R, P. R. ' 
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WINDSOR. 
The third annual exhibition of the Windsor and District Society, 
held in the Albert Institute, brought forth a good display, especially in 
the cut flower classes. The premier group was staged by Mr. J. Wood, 
gardener to Lord Boston, Maidenhead, and was composed of well grown 
plants carrying fine blooms. Mr. G. W. Cole followed him very closely 
with a fine arrangement. 
The cut bloom classes were well contested, chief interest being in the 
challenge cup offered for the first time for twelve Japanese and twelve 
incurved, distinct. Mr. A. Sturt, gardener to N. L. Cohen, Esq., 
Englefield Green, led with a fine stand, containing Etoile de Lyon, 
Charles Davis, Silver King, Viviand Morel, Amos Perry, Mrs. C. H. 
Payne, Duke of York, Florence Davis, Mons. Bernard, Mdlle. T. Rey, 
Sunflower, Mrs. F. Jameson, Miss M. A. Haggas, Empress of India, 
Mrs. Coleman, Lord Alcester, Princess of Wales. Prince Alfred, Golden 
Empress, Jeanne d’Arc, Lord Wolesley, Mrs. R. King, Violet Tomlin, 
and Golden Queen. The second prize went to Mr. J. Herriman, 
gardener to Lady Isabel Keane, Ascot, whose best flowers were Beauty 
of Castlewood, Miss Maggie Blenkiron, Primrose League, Mrs. Coleman, 
Mrs. Heale, Princess of Wales, and Lord Alcester. Mr. E. Johnson, 
gardener to A. Gilliant, Esq., Stoke Pogis, was third. 
The open class for thirty-six blooms, distinct, brought forward some 
strong stands, the first prize being secured by Mr. A. Sturt. The second 
went to Mr. J. Williams, gardener to F. Ricardo, Esq., The Friary, Old 
Windsor, and the third to Mr. E. Johnson. The prizes for twelve 
incurved were in close competition, but the premier one was taken by 
* Mr. F. J. Paul, gardener to Mrs. Bowring, Ascot; second, Mr. J. 
Woodhouse, gardener to Mr. Belcher, Sunninghiil. In the twelve 
Japanese Mr. J. Williams led the way with a fine stand, the second 
prize going to Mr. F. J. Paul, and third to Mr. B. Campbell, gardener to 
I the Dowager Duchess of Sutherland. For six incurved blooms of one 
variety Mr. A. Hunt was first, Mr. F. J. Paul and Mr. C. Joy following; 
For six Japanese, Messrs. Hunt, Williams, and Campbell won ; and for 
reflexed the prizes went to Messrs. Woodhouse, Hunt, and Williams. 
A special class for twelve blooms shown in a basket or vase brought 
forward eight competitors, all having good displays. The first prize 
went to Mr. G. Lane for a charming basket, containing heavy blooms 
intermixed with foliage, grasses, and berries ; second Mr. Hunt, third 
Mr. Campbell, with a very lightly arranged vase. 
Trained specimens were of good quality, especially those shown hy 
Mr. W. Street, gardener to Sir H. D. Gooch, who was followed by Mr. 
F. J. Paul. Fruit, vegetables, table and other plants were shown in 
great numbers, chief winners being Messrs. G. Lane, D. Paxton, 
C. Cooper, Williams. Campbell, and E. D. Mansfield. 
Amongst the trade exhibits were a splendid group of Chrys¬ 
anthemums from Mr. C. Turner, Slough; a group of miscellaneous 
plants from Mr. J. Smith; and wreaths and bouquets from Mr. Titt. 
BECCLES. 
The fifth annual show of Chrysanthemums and other autumn 
flowers was held at the Town Hall, under the auspices of the Beccles and 
District Chrysanthemum and Floricultural Society. The flowers made 
a very attractive display, and the show was well patronised by 
the general public, and proved highly successful, financially and 
otherwise. In point of number of entries there was a slight falling off 
as compared with the previous year, the dates of the exhibition clashing 
with shows at Ipswich, Haleswortb, and Bury St. Edmunds, which drew 
i away two or three of the chief exhibitors ; but in respect of quality 
the Beccles show fully maintained its reputation, many very choice 
and beautiful blooms and imposing rows of plants being on view. 
Prizes were offered for competition in thirty-three classes in eight 
divisions. In the open division Mr. E. Masters, Mrs. H. Read, Mr. 
Newman, Dr. Wilson, Mr. Sutton were the principal prizetakers ; Mr. 
Masters (G. Fiske, gardener) gaining all the first prizes awarded for 
Chrysanthemums in pots. Major Worswick (Mr. T. Keene, gardener) 
showed three excellent though somewhat smaller plants, and Mrs. H. 
Read (Mr. J. Aldous, gardener) was awarded third prize, Mr. C. F. 
Parker (Mr. J. F. Clarke, gardener) gaining an extra award. Of the 
incurved varieties the most noticeable was Mrs. Dixon, shown by Mr. 
Masters, Mrs. H. Read being a close second. The Pompons sent by Mr. 
Masters carried off the premium prize. According to the “ East Suffolk 
Gazette” the standards showed a decided advance on previous shows, the 
three exhibited by Mr. Masters being distinctly the best. The prize for 
the best single plant in the show was given to Mr. Masters for a speci¬ 
men Viviand Morel, that measured .5 feet across. Major Worswick 
showed the second best plant, a good specimen of Val d’Andorre. 
In the division for cut blooms much interest was centred, many of the 
flowers being very grand speeimens of skilful culture. Mr. H. Newman 
showed a very fine stand of Japanese, his collection including 
Mrs. C. H. Payne, Florence Davis, Louis Boehmer, Etoile de Lyon, 
White Louis Boehmer, Charles Davis, Miss Dorothy Shea, Madame Baco, 
Viviand Morel, Lilian Bird, and E. W. Clarke. Mr. James Sutton, the 
second prizewinner, showed a larger bloom of Etoile de Lyon, measuring 
9 inches across, a Primrose League variety of creamy white, the 
Beauty of Castle Hill, and a good bloom of Mdlle. Marie Hoste. 
In the clsss for incurved flowers Dr. Wilson won the highest honours 
with handsome blooms. Mr. J. Sutton was second. Mr. Sutton’s 
reflexed blooms were the best shown. Dr. Wilson was second in 
this class, his best bloom being a Mdlle. Madeline Segier. Among the 
Japanese varieties exhibited by Mr. Masters was an Etoile de Lyon 
