November 27, 1886. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
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Sheffield, and West Riding. — Nov. 19i ',h and 
20th. — This society held its second annual exhibition 
in the Corn Exchange, Sheffield, and was opened by 
the mayor, Henry Stephenson, Esq., who was accom¬ 
panied by the ex-mayor (Alderman Pye Smith), the 
mayoress and others. The committee .may justly be 
proud of having got together such a fine display of 
exhibits, there being forty-six classes, and with one or 
two exceptions they were well contested. In the open 
classes for cut blooms, there were six competitors for 
both incurved and Japanese, amongst them being some 
fine examples of good cultivation. For twenty-four 
incurved Chrysanthemums Mr. J. Edwards, gardener, 
Allerton, Liverpool, who staged some excellent blooms, 
was first ; and Mr. E. Green, gardener to J. Wool- 
wright, Esq., Liverpool, a very good second. Mr. J. 
Lambert, gardener to Colonel Wingfield, Onslow’ Hall, 
Shrewsbury, was first for twenty-four Japanese, not 
less than eighteen varieties, staging some splendid 
blooms ; and Mr. E. Green w r as again second. 
In the district class for twelve incurved Chrysanthe¬ 
mums, Mr. W. K. Woodcock, gardener to Mrs. Firth, 
Oakbrook, was first with some compact well-finished 
blooms ; Mr. Wainwright, gardener to G. H. Le Tall, 
Esq., coming in second. Mr. Woodcock was also first 
for twelve Japanese, and Mr. Wainwright second. Mr. 
H. Broomhead took the first prize in the amateurs’ 
class for twelve incurved, also for Japanese ; Mr. J. 
Harrison being second in each class. Mr. Broomhead 
also obtained the National Chrysanthemum Society’s 
Certificate for the premier bloom in the exhibition. In 
the groups of Chrysanthemums arranged for effect, 
occupying a space not exceeding 81 sq. ft., three good 
lots were shown. Mr. J. Harrison obtained the first 
honours, Mr. \Voodcock # being second. There were also 
three splendid groups of miscellaneous plants staged 
for effect, Mr. Pidsley, gardener to Mrs. Wilson, West¬ 
brook, obtaining the first position ; and Mr. Collier, 
gardener to John Eaton, Esq , Sharrow Bank, the 
second, with very bright and well-arranged groups. 
In the class for trained specimen plants, there was a 
scarcity of competitors, and only one exhibitor of six 
plants, Mr. J. Walker, gardener to B. P. Broomhead, 
Esq., Broomhall Field, who was worthily awarded the 
first prize for neat and well-flow r ered plants. 
In the class for three trained specimen pompons, 
Mr. Walker was again first, also obtaining the National 
Society’s Certificate for a plant of White Cedo Nulli, 
the premier specimen in the exhibition. Mr. Pidsley 
was second in this class. British Ferns were Well 
represented : Mr. Eadon, Metrsbrook, was first with 
twelve good plants ; Mr. H. Davy, Pitsmoor, second, 
and Mr. Newsham, third. Of amateurs’ groups of 
miscellaneous plants there were five lots staged, 
affording proof, at all events, that there is no lack of 
competition amongst those who do not employ gar¬ 
deners ; Mr. J. H. Roberts was first, Mr. J. S. Stocks 
second, and Mr. J. Harrison third. Primulas were 
quite a feature in the exhibition, and Mr. Collier was 
first with twelve plants, and Mr. Pidsley second. In 
the class for six plants, Mr. Stocks was first with very 
fine plants, and Mr. Collier second. Messrs. Fisher, 
Son & Sibray, Handsworth, contributed a very fine 
group of miscellaneous plants, consisting of Orchids, 
Ferns, Rhododendrons and fine foliage plants. Mr. 
Shaw, Richmond nursery, and Mr. Seagraves, Gleadless 
nurseries, also contributed some very effective and well- 
arranged groups. Mr. Duncan Gillmour exhibited two 
fine bunches of Barbarossa Grapes, for which he obtained 
the first prize ; Mr. Wainwright was second. Mr. 
Udale, gardener to Howard F. Paget, Esq., contributed 
a collection of twenty-eight dishes of Apples, Pears 
and a dish of very fine red Currants, not for competition. 
Amongst the Apples and Pears there were some very 
fine specimens. Mr. J. Wright, Sutton Bridge, Lincoln¬ 
shire, also_ contributed some fine samples of Apples. 
Hitchin. —A or. 18th. —The first Chrysanthemum 
show held here, took place on the above date in the 
Corn Exchange, a splendid building for such purposes; 
and considering that this was a maiden effort, the 
secretary and committee are to be congratulated upon 
the. large measure of success they achieved, and 
which, will, no doubt, be the means of encouraging 
and stimulating many in the neighbourhood to grow 
this favourite winter flower. Plants were shown in 
quantity, but in quality not equal to what we usually 
see at places where exhibitions are regularly held. For 
six dwarf specimens, the best came from Mr. Upchurch, 
gardener to F. Lucas, Esq., Hitchin ; while Mr. Beale, 
gardener to J. D. Radcliffe, Esq., had the best three 
standards: and Mr. Springham, gardener to J. H.Juke, 
Esq., the best four dwarf trained. 
Jhe cut blooms were fair, the Japanese being the 
best, as is usually the case this season. For twenty- 
four incurved varieties, Mr. Springham was an easy 
first, as also for the same number of Japanese ; Mr. 
KipUng, gardener to Earl Lytton, Knebworth, second ; 
and Mr. A. Cannon, gardener to H. Blundell, Esq., 
third. For twelve incurved, Mr. Hartless, gardener to 
Mrs. Wilson, was first ; as also in the corresponding 
class for.twelve Japanese. The amateurs and cottagers 
showed in very good form, and there was a good com¬ 
petition in both sections for the numerous prizes offered. 
Mr. Kipling showed, not for competition, boxes of 
Japanese, incurved and Pompons, which added 
materially to the interest of the show. 
Putney.— Nov. 16 th and 17th. —The ninth annual 
exhibition of this society was held in the Assembly 
Rooms, Putney, a place far too small to contain the 
exhibits that were brought together; the crowded state 
of the plants completely spoiling the effect that might 
otherwise have been made in a more capacious building, 
besides being more convenient fot the visitors. The 
secretary also would do well, another year, to either 
have the dirty pots and packing material cleared away 
from under the benches, instead of being left in full 
view of everybody, or to get some green baize and hide 
them. For a collection of Chrysanthemums arranged 
for effect, 40 sq. ft., a fine lot of well-grown plants, 
nicely flowered and well arranged, from Mr. C. 
Knowles, gardener to Mrs. Egerton, Putney, was first; 
the second prize going to Mr. Newell, gardener to Sir 
E. Saunders, Fairlawn, Wimbledon ; and the third 
to Mr. Batten, gardener to A. Venables, Esq. For 
four large-flowering plants, single specimens, two 
Japanese, Mr. Bentley, gardener to Sir Thos. Gabriel, 
Wimbledon, was awarded the first prize, as also for a 
single specimen Japanese, for four Pompons, &c. For 
twenty-four cut blooms, incurved, the competition 
was only second-rate, after what we had already seen, 
and the first prize was awarded to Mr. Batten, for 
twelve incurved ; Mr. Bentley was second. For six, 
Mr. C. Knowles, who came in first, had in his 
stand a splendid-shaped flower of Empress of India. 
For six Anemones, Mr. Sullivan, gardener to D. B. 
Chapman, Esq., w T as first, as also for six Japanese 
Anemones. For twenty-four Japanese, distinct, a fail- 
lot from Mr. Sullivan were first, and his stand produced 
the premier bloom in this section, a fine flower of 
Boule d’Or. Prizes were offered for stove and green¬ 
house plants, &c. For four, Mr. Methven was first; 
for four Ferns, Mr. Bentley was first; for six table 
plants, a grand half-dozen from Mr. Sullivan were 
first ; and for berried plants, six Capsicum, Princess of 
Wales, from Mr. Newell, gardener to Sir E. Saunders, 
were first. Primulas and Pelargoniums were but poorly 
represented. Fruit was sparingly shown, and also 
vegetables; but the prizes offered for single-handed 
gardeners and amateurs were well contested. 
Lincoln.— November 10th and 17 th. —The fourth 
annual exhibition was held in the Corn Exchange 
on the above dates, and was well attended. This 
is the best exhibition the society has yet had, the 
average quality being greatly superior to that of past 
years. Benefiting by experience, the Committee have 
been successful in producing a most beautiful effect, 
charming groups of plants being arranged on all sides, 
and the .whole balanced by a magnificent group of 
plants in the centre of the hall, and breaking the 
monotonous and flat appearance of the centre tables. 
The plants composing this group were kindly lent by 
N. Clayton, Esq., and grown and arranged by his 
clever gardener, Mr. Wipf. A charming group of 
Chrysanthemums and miscellaneous plants were also 
sent, not for competition, by Messrs. Pennell, of Gowts 
Bridge Nurseries, Lincoln ; both these groups -were 
highly commended by the judges. 
There was close competition in the groups of Chry¬ 
santhemums and other plants arranged for effect, the 
first prize being awarded to H. Greenham, Esq. (gar¬ 
dener, Mr. Foster), who had a group well balanced in 
flowers and foliage, plants clean, fresh, of superior 
quality, and not too massive, all bearing close as well 
as distant inspection. J. Warrener, Esq. (gardener, 
Mr. Mitchell) was a very close second, with a more 
massive and gayer group, but lacking the absolute 
“ finish ” of the first prize group, and containing a bad 
Pelargonium and several inferior Chrysanthemums. 
S. Lowe, Esq. (gardener, Mr. Herring, jun.) was third 
with an excellent group of healthy and clean plants. 
Groups of Chrysanthemums were well contested, T. C. 
Bourne, Esq. (gardener, Mr. Brown) being first with 
a splendid group, well arranged, and containing well- 
flowered and very healthy plauts ; S. Lowe, Esq., and 
J. Warrener, Esq., running each other very closely 
for second and third honours. 
In the class for thirty-six cut blooms, eighteen in¬ 
curved and eighteen Japanese, distinct, W. Ashley, 
Esq. (gardener, Mr. Bugg) was first with very good 
incurved flowers, and nice Japanese ; second,. J. War¬ 
rener, Esq. ; third, Mr. Brailsford. For twenty-four 
incurved, in eighteen vars., W. Ashley, Esq., was first, 
his Lord Wolseley, Prince Alfred, Mrs. Heale, Jean 
d’Arc, and Nil Desperandum being very good; S. Lowe, 
Esq., a close second ; J. Warrener, Esq., third. 
' Twenty-four Japanese, eighteen vars. : First, W. 
Ashley, Esq. ; second, J. Warrener, Esq. Twelve 
reflexed : First, J. Warrener, Esq. ; second, W. 
Ashley. Twelve incurved: First, T. C. Bourne, Esq. ; 
second, Mr. Brailsford. Twelve Japanese: First, 
T. C. Bourne, Esq. ; second, S. Lowe, Esq. Three 
specimen large-flowering Chrysanthemums : First, Mr. 
Brailsford ; second, W. Ashley, Esq. Three specimen 
Japanese : First, Mr. Brailsford. Three specimen 
pompons : First, Mr. Brailsford ; second, W. Ashley, 
Esq. Best arrangement of flowers for dinner-table 
decoration : First, Miss Pennell; second, Miss Hamilton 
Holmes with a most exquisite arrangement, but too 
sombre, owing to the use of too much Fern and a de¬ 
ficiency of bright colour. The classes devoted to Grapes 
were the weakest in the exhibition. For two bunches 
of White Grapes, Mr. Neville was first with two small 
but well-finished Muscat of Alexandria, possessing the 
delicate pale amber tint peculiar to a well-finished 
sample of this Grape ; second, Col. Sharpe with larger 
bunches. Four bunches of Grapes, distinct varieties : 
First, R. C. Neville, Esq. (gardener, Mr. Hare).— J. U. 
Luton.— Nov. 17 th. —The third annual show of 
this society was held in the Plat Hall, Luton, a capital 
place for exhibitions of this description, there being 
plenty of room for the exhibits and ample accom¬ 
modation for a numerous company. The committee are 
very anxious to establish this society on a firm basis, 
and we are glad to see that, encouraged by the success 
of this and the previous exhibitions, they are likely 
to succeed ; great praise is due to Mr. Gardner, the 
hon. secretary, and his committee — who work well 
together for the object they have in view. Groups 
arranged for effect were very good and competition 
keen, so much so, that the judges could not decide as 
to who was first, and awarded equal first prizes to 
Mr. Plummer (gardener to E. Doupees, E-q ), and 
J. J. Kershaw, Esq. For six specimens Mr. J. J. 
Kershaw was first. Cut blooms were only fairly repre¬ 
sented ; and the Japanese were far superior to the 
incurved. 
For twelve incurved : first, Mr. Jarvis, gardener 
to Baron Dimsdale. For twelve Japanese : first, Mr. 
Kershaw. For twenty-four blooms, Mr. Hogg and 
Mr. Gibbon took the leading prizes ; and for four 
blooms Mr. Kershaw was first again. The amateurs 
showed w-ell all round ; and encouragement was also 
given to cottagers, most of whom showed very credit¬ 
ably. Fruit, on the whole, was not particularly 
meritorious, but a good response was made for the 
prizes offered for vegetables. Prizes were offered for 
wild fruits and berries, &c., and a good competition 
ended in the award being made to Master James 
Bloomfield, who showed over fifty sorts, legibly named 
and nicely put up. 
Finchley.— Nov. 12 th and 13 th. —The first exhi¬ 
bition of this society was held in the National Schools, 
Church End, Finchley. The principal class for plants 
in pots was for the best group of Chry-santhemums 
covering a space of 60 square ft., for which the first 
prize (given by the treasurer, H. C. Stephens, Esq.) 
was gained by Mr. Mobbs, gardener to Sirs. Linford, 
Elm Grange, Church End, Finchley, with an admirably 
arranged group ; a close second being Mr. Walter, 
gardener to H. C. Stephens, Esq., Avenue House, 
Finchley; Mr. Witty, gardener, The Cemetery, 
Highgate, being third. These three groups attracted 
great attention, and were much admired. In the class 
for three plants, Mr. Rowe, Cyprus Road, Church End, 
Finchley, was first, the second and third prizes going 
to Mr. Lilley, 41, Flask Walk, Hampstead, and Mr. 
Linfield, 20, Vernon Terrace, Long Lane, Finchley. 
For four plants, Mr. Brooks, gardener to W. Reynolds, 
Esq., The Grove, Highgate, first ; Mr. Mobbs, second. 
Mr. Brooks was also first, and Mr. Mobbs, second, for 
a single specimen Japanese ; Mr. Taylor, gardener to 
— Johnstone, Esq., Hampstead, third. For four 
Japanese plants, Mr. Mobbs was again first, and for a 
single specimen plant, Mr. Mobbs, Mr. Taylor, and 
Mr. Linfield, were first, second and third, respectively-. 
For four trained Pompons, Mr. Brooks w-as first, and 
Mr. Taylor second. For a single specimen Pompon, 
Mr. Brooks was first, and Mr. Mobbs second ; and 
amongst the other prize winners in the classes for 
plants were Messrs. J. Smith, D. B. Crane, C. F. 
Rowe, C. Halsey, J. Smith and R. Mingay. In the 
classes set apart for cut hlooms there were some good 
flowers exhibited. In the premier prize for thirty-six 
blooms, distinct, eighteen incurved, and eighteen 
Japanese, Mr. Brooks was-first with a-well-finished lot; 
Mr. Mobbs being second, both collections doing these 
exhibitors great credit. For twenty-four cut blooms, 
Mr. Brooks was again first; Mr. Turk, gardener, 
Cholmoley Lodge, Highgate, second ; and Mr. Butcher, 
gardener to —- Cusins, Esq , The Priory, Hadley, third. 
In the other classes for cut blooms, Mr. Walker, Mill 
Hill, was first for twelve Japanese ; — Lawrence, Esq., 
Woodside Park, being second ; and Mr. Turk, third. For 
six Japanese Mr. Turk was first ; Mr. Neary, Hornsey, 
second, and Sir. Williams, Hampstead, third. Twelve 
incurved, first, — Lawrence, Esq. ; second, H. Oliver, 
Esq., Alexander Grove ; and third, Sir. Neary. Six in¬ 
curved, first, Mr. Turk ; second, H. Oliver, Esq. ; 
third, Sir. Williams. Six anemone, first, Mr. Brooks ; 
second, H. Oliver, Esq. ; third, Sir. Slobbs. Six 
reflexed, first, Sir. Slobbs ; second, Sir. SVilliams ; 
third, Sir. Taylor. Other prize winners in the cut bloom 
classes were Slessrs. J. Smith, A. Battson, D. B. Crane, 
and E. Linfield. 
Fruit and vegetables were also well shown, and made 
a good display. Sliscellaneous contributions were sent 
by Sir. B. S. SVilliams, of Holloway-, which greatly 
helped to decorate the rooms. Some excellent stands 
of blooms from Sir. A. R. Rundell were highly com¬ 
mended, as was likewise six stands of blooms exhibited 
by Mr. W. E. Boyce, Highgate, consisting chiefly of 
new sorts of this year’s introduction, amongst which 
was a new Japanese variety-, named Ninus, which will 
make a good exhibition bloom ; also new pompons, 
Sablon, Mrs. Slardlin, and Rubra perfecta, which latter 
was much admired, the blooms being very like Culling- 
fordii in colour and shape. 
