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exhibition. These included 1993 Japanese, 787 incurved, and 888 
Anemone, Pompon, and single Chrysanthemums. There were 219 distinct 
Japanese, and eighty-one incurved varieties, staged at this show, and 
3000 superficial feet of tabling were required for the exhibits. Mr. 
Dean took the opportunity of paying a tribute to Mr. J. W. Wilkinson 
(Secretary of the Royal Aquarium), Mr. J. Bird, and Mr. T. Bevan, and 
staff, for their services rendered to the National Chrysanthemum 
Society. Subsequently Mr. Dean announced that Sir Edwin Saunders 
had kindly offered to give a first prize for a group of Chrysanthemums 
arranged with foliage plants at the principal exhibition held under the 
auspices of the Society in 1895. 
Mr. E. Ballantine proposed “ The Health of the President,” remarking 
on the great interest which Sir Edwin Saunders took in the Society. In 
responding, the Chairman said it had occurred to him that they should 
have a younger man as President—(No, no)—but Mr. Ballantine had 
said that he (Sir Edwin) should be their “ Grand Old Man.” He should 
always take an interest in the National Chrysanthemum Society, and he 
trusted it would continue to flourish. (Cheers.) 
Mr. C. Harman Payne, in responding to the toast of “ The Vice- 
President, Officers, and Committee of the Society,” which was proposed 
by Mr, G. J. Beer, referred to the interest taken in Chrysanthemums 
and the Society in Colonies, America, and France. From the latter 
country a large number of flowers had been sent to the Floral Com¬ 
mittee meetings ; but the most striking instance was in a bloom 
having been sent from Philadelphia, in America, to the November 
exhibition. As regards the work of the Society, a new catalogue of 
varieties had been issued, and, as they had heard, a Year Book would 
shortly be issued. The portrait of their President (Sir Edwin Saunders) 
would be published on the cover, and amongst other interesting items 
the contents will include an engraving of the champion challenge 
shield. * 
Mr. C. E, Pearson responded to the toast of “ The Donors of Special 
Prizes,” proposed by Mr. J. H. Witty, and said he was delighted to see 
the numerous exhibits in the classes for special prizes. He had twitted 
the Society with not making the most of the Chrysanthemums from a 
decorative point of view, but he was glad to say a move had been made 
in the right direction. He had intended proposing to form a class for a 
group of plants arranged in an artistic manner on precisely the same 
lines as that in which their chairman had offered to give a special prize. 
If any changes were deemed advisable, he ventured to suggest doing 
away with the classes for trained plants, (No, no.) He had not a word to 
say against them as grand examples of cultural skill, but it would give 
more space for decorative groups. Members of the National Chrysan¬ 
themum Society ought to see that they were not behind the times. At 
Hull and other places they had groups of plants which would be an 
honour to the exhibitions of the N.C.S. Were they to move in this 
matter the National Chrysanthemum Society would lead the world. 
(^Applause.) 
Mr. G. Gordon rendered the toast of “The Exhibitors,” to which 
Mr. J. R. Chard responded. “The Press” was proposed by Mr. J. W. 
Wilkinson, and was spoken to by Mr. T. W. Sanders. 
The musical arrangements were by Mr. Mortimer Dudman, Royal 
Aquarium, Westminster, and enabled those present to spend a most 
■enjoyable evening. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOWS. 
ROYAL AQUARIUM. 
The last exhibition of the year held by the National Chrysanthemum 
"Society opened on Tuesday last at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster, 
and continued the two following days. Seldom has a better show been 
seen at this time of the year, the space at disposal being well filled. 
Chrysanthemums, of course, formed the bulk of the exhibits, and these 
were displayed in a charming manner. Groups of miscellaneous plants 
were also gool, the same applying to vegetables. 
The principal competitive class in the cut bloom section was that for 
twenty-four Japanese flowers, in not less than eighteen varieties. There 
were seven entries, and Mr. W. Mease, gardener to A. Tate, Esq,, Down¬ 
side, Leatherhead, succeeded in taking the first prize. The flowers staged 
by this exhibitor were fresh and beautiful, the most noteworthy being 
Golden Gate, Eda Prass, Viviand Morel, Violet Rose, Charles Blick, and 
Robert Owen. Mr. H. Perkins, gardener to the Hon, F. D. Smith, 
Greenlands, Henley-on-Thames, was a good second ; the third prize going 
to Mr. W. Neville, gardener to F. W. Fl’ght, Esq., Cornstiles, Twyford. 
An extra prize was awarded to Mr. W. Wells, Earlswood, Redhill. 
Mr. Philip Plumb, gardener to G, J. Beer, Esq, Biskra, Langley 
Park, Watford, Herts, secured the first prize in the class for twelve 
Japanese blooms. These included fine specimens of Mrs. G. F. Beer, 
Captain Torrens, Waban, and Eda Prass. Mr. W, Slogrove, Gatton 
Cottage Gardens, Reigate, was second with a stand of good blooms. Mr. 
J. Sandford, gardener to G. W. Wright-Ingle, Esq., Wood House, North 
Finchley, was third. 
Incurved Chrysanthemums were not very numerous. Mr. Mease 
had the best dozen blooms, the varieties including Lord Rosebery, Lady 
Dorothy, Robert Petfield,Mis8 M, A. Haggas, J. Kearn, and C. B. Whit- 
nal. Mr. W. Neville was second with small but neat flowers, the third 
prize going to Mr. Charles Brown, Langley House, Abbots Langley. 
The last named exhibitor was first with six flowers, the second award 
going to Mr. W. Tysler, gardener to Miss Smith Dorrien, Hartwell Villa, 
Aylesbury, 
Mr. W. Lane, gardener to Miss J. Durning-Smith, King’s Ride, 
Ascot, was placed first in the class for twenty-four bunches of Chrys¬ 
anthemums, any varieties. Mr, C. W. Knowles, gardener to Mrs. 
C. Egerton, Selna, Roehampton, was second ; and Mr. G. Springthorpe, 
Coombe Court Gardens, Kingston-on-Thames, third, Mr. C. W. 
Knowles was first for a dozen bunches ; Mr. 3. Alderman, Morden, 
being second ; and Mr. D. Tysler third. Mr. Knowles was also first for 
six bunches of Chrysanthemums. 
There were four exhibitors in the class for six new varieties of 1893 
and 1891, the special prize being given by Mr, 11. J. Jones. Three of 
these exhibitors were disqualified, however, for having blooms of a 
prior date in their stands. Mr. H. Perkins was adjudged the winner 
with a stand including flowers of Rose Wynne, James Myers, Walter 
Surman, and Chas. Davis. 
Mr. D. B. Crane, Highgate, won the first prize for an epergne of 
Chrysanthemums, the second award going to Mr. J. Bertenshaw, East 
Dulwich, and the third to Mr. Walter Mole. Messrs. B. Linfield, 
H, Love, and W. Amies won in the class for six Japanese blooms. The 
single Chrysanthemums made a good display, Mr. W. Wells being first 
for a dozen bunches ; Mr. C. W. Knowles was second, and Miss Debenham 
third, all showing well. Primulas were well shown by Messrs. C. W, 
Knowles, W. Mease, A. Newell, and T. P. Macgregor. 
Cyclamens were well shown by the St. George’s Nursery Company, 
Han well, to whom the first prize was awarded. Mr. J. A. McLeod, 
Dover House Gardens, Roehampton, secured the first prize for a dozen 
Cyclamens in pots. 
In the class for a group of miscellaneous plants arranged on a table, 
Mr. A. Newell, gardener to Sir Edwin Saunders, Wimbledon Common, 
won the premier position. The contribution included Poinsettias, 
Primulas, Crotons, and other plants tastefully arranged. Mr. W. Howe, 
The Gardens, Park Hill, Streatham Common, was second, and the third 
prize went to Messrs. W. Cutbush & Sons, Highgate. 
The adaptability of Chrysanthemums for decorative purposes was 
shown to advantage. Mr. H. J. Jones, Ryecroft Nursery, Lewisham, 
had a splendid table of huge vases filled with blooms and foliage. At 
other shows this exhibitor has demonstrated what can be done in this 
direction, but on this occasion had a larger table than usual. Exhibitors 
are apparently making an advance, and they would do well to follow the 
example so admirably set them by Mr. Jones, to whom a gold medal was 
awarded. Mr. J. R. Chard, Stoke Newington, had a table of floral 
designs composed chiefly of bouquets, epergnes, and wreaths of Chrys¬ 
anthemums (gold medal). Mr. W. Wells, Earlswood Nursery, Redhill, 
was awarded a silver-gilt medal for a collection of Chrysanthemums, 
including all the latest novelties. A bouquet of pink Carnation, Lily of 
the Valley, and the green Chrysanthemum Ethel Amsden, was also 
shown by Mr. Wells. 
Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, had a large collection of new 
varieties of Chrysanthemums of various types. Zonal Pelargoniums in 
their best array were also shown by the Swanley firm, and these made 
a grand display. A splendid collection of vegetables likewise came from 
Messrs. Cannell & Sons, to whom a silver-gilt medal was deservedly 
awarded. Mr. R. Owen, Maidenhead, contributed a large number of 
new Chrysanthemums of various types, and was awarded a silver medal. 
Mr. W. J. Godfrey also had some new Chrysanthemums, and the well 
known Carnations, Miss Mary Godfrey and Reginald Godfrey (bronze 
medal). Mr. H. Perkins, Greenlands, Henley-on-Thames, sent a group 
of Amaryllis, for which a silver-gilt medal was awarded. 
Groups of Chrysanthemums were only staged by two exhibitors, 
these being Mr. J. H. Withy and Mr. Davis, to both of whom a silver 
medal was awarded. It is gratifying to notice that these stereotyped 
groups are gradually giving place to others of a more effective nature. 
Mr. Davey, gardener to C. C. Paine, Esq., Cedar House, Stamford Hill, 
secured a bronze medal for trained plants. Messrs. B. S. Williams had 
a group of miscellaneous plants (silver-gilt medal), and Mr. Alfred 
Young, Holmesdale Nurseries, Stevenage, won a bronze medal for a 
collection of Chrysanthemums. Several new varieties of Chrys¬ 
anthemums were certificated, and these are referred to on another page 
of this issue. 
SOUTHWELL. 
The second annual show was held under the auspices of the 
Southwell Horticultural Society in the Concert Hall, Southwell, and 
it may j ustly be said that the display of Chrysanthemums has seldom been 
excelled by exhibitions of a similar character in the county. The 
flowers were arranged with much taste upon the tables at the sides of 
the hall, and their picturesque appearance was added to by numerous 
foliage plants and Ferns, kindly lent by Mr. Hy. Merry weather, the 
well-known Southwell horticulturist, who also decorated the platform 
with a magnificent array of Chrysanthemums from his nurseries. 
The leading prizewinner was the Rev. L. Stayner of Stubton Rectory 
who was first in the class for twenty-four distinct blooms, and whose 
stand was full of rich colours, the flowers being brought to the 
highest state of perfection. Mr. Smith, Nottingham, was second in this 
class with a praiseworthy exhibit. There were some fine blooms staged 
by the Misses Wheatley and Sadler, and Messrs. Johnson, Kemp, and 
Pearsall, reflecting the greatest credit upon the care and skilful attention 
bestowed upon them by their exhibitors. 
There was, in addition to the show of Chrysanthemums, an exhibition 
of autumn fruits and vegetables, arranged on the left-hand side of the 
hall. In section 1 Mr. Boddam-Wetham showed a fine collection 
including Cauliflowers, Beet, Parsnips, Brussels Sprouts, and Savoys ; 
and in section 2 Mr. E. Wadsworth of Newton was the principal prize- 
