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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
November 12, 1887' 
completed, the surface of the border should be lightly 
pricked over and raked off, and he replaced with fresh 
loam, and a watering given ; upon fine days the trees 
should he syringed at mid-day for the first fortnight, 
then a little heat may he given to pipes in the morning, 
syringing the trees three times daily, hut do not apply 
heat at night, unless compelled by frosty weather, 
until the blooms open. _ 
THE KITCHEN GARDEN. 
Fiujit Tkees. —-We are still busy with the planting, 
lifting and root-pruning of fruit trees, but we hope to 
complete this work within a few days. The rains have 
put a stop to digging, so we are going over the standard 
trees, pruning out any dead wood and branches which 
may have become overgrown, as in this manner all is 
kept in so much better order than if left unattended. 
"We are also making good headway with the pruning 
of pyramid Apples and Pears, for there is nothing to 
be gained by letting this work stand over, and it adds 
much to the neatness of the garden. "We have likewise 
begun re-laying turf where it is necessary, as it will 
quickly knit if the weather keeps open, and then in 
the spring there are no objectionable seams, so frequent 
where this work is allowed to remain until later on. 
Roses.— Now will be found a good time to lift and 
re-plant Roses, particularly if they show signs of decay. 
Carefully prune away any cankered roots, and use a 
little fresh loam in planting, stamping it firmly about 
the roots. In the case of standards they should be 
neatly staked, so that the winds may not rock them 
about. Much time is of necessity devoted to the 
collecting of leaves throughout the grounds, which, 
owing to the violent storms, have fallen more quickly 
than usual. Rolling of the turf and walks must also 
be attended to, so that everything may be as neat as 
possible.— Walter Child, Croome Court. 
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CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOWS. 
THE NATIONAL.— Nov. 9th aiid 19th. 
This exhibition, which took place in the Royal 
Aquarium, "Westminster, opened on "Wednesday under 
very unfavourable auspices, as far as the weather was 
concerned; but, notwithstanding this, the spacious 
building was crowded soon after the doors were open to 
the public, and continued so to a late hour. The show, 
on the w T hole, was certainly a success, and the liberal 
prizes brought out a competition worthy of the name 
of the society. Pot plants, especially the large groups, 
were a special feature ; and the dwarf state and large 
flower-heads of the Japanese varieties drew forth un¬ 
bounded admiration from those who are experts in 
Chrysanthemum growing. There was great competition 
in cut blooms, and the two leading sections, Japanese 
and incurved, covered a great extent of table space. 
The Anemones, both hybrid, ordinary and Pompon, 
and the Pompons themselves, were more strongly re¬ 
presented and in a better form than at other exhibitions 
that have already taken place in the neighbourhood. 
The large groups of mixed varieties to cover a space 
of 100 sq. ft. brought out some fine exhibits, and in 
this class Mr. G. Stevens, St. John’s Nursery, Putney, 
carried off the first award. The incurved varieties were 
mostly the tallest and occupied the back of the group ; 
while the Japanese kinds were arranged in front. The 
leading and well-known varieties were shown in fine 
form. The second prize was won by Mr. G. Edwards, 
Balham Nurseries, London, whose group was not far 
behind the first ; Messrs. Davis & Jones, Lilford 
Nursery, Camberwell, were third. The premier award 
for a group of Japanese kinds occupying a space not 
exceeding 60 sq. ft., was carried off by Messrs. J. Laing 
& Sons, Stanstead Park Nursery, Forest Hill, and the 
group, which included line specimens of Coquette de 
Castille, Gloriosum, Belle Paul, William Holmes, Mons. 
J. Laing, and Madame de Sevin, was noticeable for the 
dwarfness of the plants, size of bloom and freshness of 
foliage. Mr. J. Townsend, Providence Nursery, 
Putney, took second honours in this class. Mr. W. 
Davy, gardener to C. C. Paine, Esq., Cedar House, 
Stamford Hill, received the first award for nine trained 
specimens, L’Africane, Dr. Sharp and Pink Christine, 
&c., being well flowered ; the second prize went to Mr. 
C. Portway, gardener to B. B. Portal, Esq., Daventry 
House, Upper Tooting. Mr. S. Gilbey, gardener to 
B. Booth, Esq., The Cazenoves, Clapton, had the best 
four trained specimens ; and was succeeded by Mr. 
W. Davey and Mr. Mitchell, the gardener to Mrs. 
Arbuthnot, Bridgen Place, Bexley, in the order named. 
Mr. H. Lovegrove, gardener to H. Spicer, Esq., 14, 
Aberdeen Park, Highbury, took the second prize for 
six large-flowered trained specimens, and was followed 
by Mr. Casey, gardener to J. Jones, Esq., 23, The 
Grange, Highbury New Park. Mr. S. Gilbey took the 
first place for four trained specimens of any variety ; 
Mr. Lovegrove was second. Mr. James, Castle Nursery, 
Norwood, took the first prize, offered by Messrs. W. 
Wood & Son, for a trained specimen, white flowered, 
with Elaine. It was certainly fine. The second and 
third prizes were won by Mr. S. Gilbey and Mr. H. 
Elliott, gardener to Mrs. S. Harrison, Leydon House, 
Mortlake. 
There was great competition in the class for forty- 
eight incurved blooms, and Mr. C. Gibson, gardener to 
J. Wormald, Esq., carried off first honours with five 
blooms of all the leading varieties. Mr. Doughty, 
Angley Park, Cranbrook, followed; 'and Mr. A. G. 
Hooking, gardener to Sir Henry Thompson, Hurst 
Side, West Moulsey, came in third with blooms of 
great depth. E. Sanderson, Esq., Felix Villa, Harles- 
den, carried off the first prize and a silver cup for 
twenty-four incurved varieties. He was followed by 
J. R. Wildman, Esq., Oaklands, Grove Road, Clapham 
Park, and Mr. A. Ives, gardener to E. C. Jukes, Esq., 
Hope House, Winchmore Hill. The first prize winner 
for twelve incurved was Mr. T. Bettisworth, Burton 
Grange, Cheshunt ; Mr. G. Burnett, gardener to Mrs. 
Fenton, Hillingdon, w T as second. Mr. T. Todd, 
gardener to Dr. Southey, Staplehurst, took the first 
prize for six incurved varieties, distinct; Mr. F. Davis, 
gardener to Ed. Tautz, Esq., Castle Bar, Ealing, was 
second. For six of one variety, Mr. Doughty was first 
with Lord Alcester; and Mr. H. Shoesmith, gardener, 
Saltwood Rectory, Hythe, was second. 
Cut blooms in the Japanese section were shown in 
great numbers and the honours well won. Mr. W. 
Packman, gardener to C. E. Shea, Esq., The Elms, 
Foot’s Cray, took the premier award for forty-eight 
blooms; and was followed by Mr. J. McKenzie, 
gardener to F. S. W. Cornwallis, Esq., Linton Park, 
Maidstone; Mr. C. Gibson, was third. Mr. A. Elphick, 
gardener to J. Clutton, Esq., The Orchards, Reigate, 
had the best twenty-four ; and Mr. Brown, gardener to 
Mrs. Waterlow, Great Doods, Reigate, was second. 
Mr. T. Bettisworth took first prize for twelve blooms. 
Mr. W. Green, gardener to Mrs. Hyde, Manor House, 
Barnet, was first for six white blooms. Mr. W. Pack- 
ham took first for six of any colour ; and E. Manley, 
Esq., was first for six distinct varieties. 
The Veitch memorial prizes brought out numerous 
exhibitors, a medal being awarded with each first prize. 
Mr. W. R. Strong, "Wellington Cottage, "Wakingham, 
took the premier place for twenty-four blooms with 
very fine specimens ; Mr. H. Shoesmith being second. 
For twenty-four Japanese blooms Mr. W. "Wildsmith, 
gardener to Viscount Eversley, Heckfield Place, was 
first; and Mr. G. Trinder, gardener to Sir H. Mildmay, 
Bart., Dogmersfield Park, was second. Mr. A. G. 
Hooking took the premier award for twenty-four 
reflexed varieties ; and was followed by Mr. F. Moore, 
gardener to W. C. Piekersgill, Esq., Bexley. The first 
prize for twenty-four large-flowered Anemone blooms 
went to Mr. A. Ives ; and the second to Mr. A. G. 
Hookings. Mr. Sullivan, gardener to D. B. Chapman, 
Esq., Devonshire House, Roehampton, took first for 
twenty-four hybrid Anemone blooms, followed by Mr. 
A. G, Hookings. For twenty-four Pompons, including 
hybrid and Anemone kinds, Mr. G. Duncan, gardener 
to C. T. Lucas, Esq., "Warnham Court, Horsham, took 
the first prize with a fine lot; and Mr. W. Aldridge, 
Hazelwood Lane, Palmers Green, was second. Mr. J. 
Horsefield, gardener to Lord Heytesbury, "Wilts, took 
the prize offered by Messrs. Davis & Jones, for six blooms 
of Mrs. Norman Davis. The awards for the special 
prizes offered by Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons, were 
adjudicated by ballot, and Mr. J. Ridout, gardener to 
T. B. Haywood, Esq., Woodhatch, Reigate, secured the 
first prize ; Mr. G. Stevens was second ; and Mr. J. 
Snow, South Park, Wadhurst, was third. The first 
prize offered by]Mr. B. Field for twelve incurved blooms 
was won by Mr. Doughty ; Mr. J. Hewitt took first for 
twelve Japanese varieties ; and Mr. J. Hudd, gardener 
to F. W. Prior, Esq., Gordon House, Blackheath, took 
the second prize in both cases. Messrs. Davis & Jones 
took the first prize offered by M. Simon Delaux for a 
group of plants, Japanese varieties ; and Mr. G. Stevens 
was second ; while for the collection of Japanese blooms, 
Mr. Wm. Holmes, Frampton Park, Hackney, took the 
first prize with sixty-one varieties; Mr. R. Owen, 
Maidenhead, being second. 
A miscellaneous group, not for competition, was 
shown by Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, con¬ 
sisting of Chrysanthemums, Pelargonium blooms, and 
pots of Swanley Double White, which were certainly 
pure and fine. A double white Begonia named Octavie, 
was like a Camellia, and very fine. Messrs. Hooper & 
Co., Covent Garden, showed Carnations ; and Mr. R. 
Owen. Maidenhead, showed cut Chrysanthemums. 
To a great many of the gardeners present who were 
not specially interested in the Chrysanthemums, the 
display of fruits and vegetables in St. Stephen’s Hall 
had strong attractions, so good was the show in each 
department. The Grape classes were not so well filled 
as last year, but no exception could be taken to the 
winning samples. The best thres bunches of black 
Grapes consisted of beautifully finished examples of 
Gros Colmar, shown by Mr. A. Smith, gardener, 
Warren Hill, Loughton, who was succeeded in the 
prize list by Mr. S. Castle, West Lynn, and Mr. T. 
Osman, Ottershaw Park; the former showing Gros 
Colmar, and the latter Alicante. The corresponding 
class for white Grapes was a better one all round, and 
than the first prize sample from Mr. W. Pratt, 
Longleat, finer are seldom seen at this season, the 
bunches being large, even in size, good in berry, and 
well coloured. Mr. F. Lee, gardener, Lynford Hall, 
Norfolk, was second ; and Mr. G. Duncan, Warnham 
Court, third. For a collection the competition was not 
so large as usual, and here again, Mr. Pratt held his 
own, winning with fine examples of Muscat of 
Alexandria, Gros Colmar, Gros Guillaume, Trebbiana, 
and Lady Downe’s. Mr. Allan, Gunton Park, was a 
good second, and Mr. Wallis, Keele Hall, third. 
Perhaps the most meritorious fruits in the exhibi¬ 
tion were to be found among the kitchen Apples, of 
which there were ten coUections of six dishes, and all 
of superb quality. Mr. McKenzie, Linton Park, 
Maidstone, came in first with grand specimens of 
Peasgood’s Nonsuch, Gloria Mundi, Mere de Menage, 
Bedfordshire Foundling, Emperor Alexander, and 
Alfriston. Mr. C. Ross, Welford Park, was a good 
second, and Mr. A. Smith, Warren Hill, an equally 
good third. In the corresponding class for dessert 
sorts, the premier award was well won by Mr. R. Dean, 
Ealing, with high quality samples of Ribston Pippin, 
Blenheim Pippin, Rosemary Pippin, King of the 
Pippins, Margil and Cox’s Orange Pippin ; and in an 
exceedingly good class, Mr. McKenzie came second; 
and Mr. Goodacre, Elvaston, third. The Dessert Pear 
class was hardly of the same order of merit as the 
Apples ; but here also, were some notably fine dishes. 
Mr. Allan, of Gunton, with remarkably good specimens 
of Beurre Diel, Marie Louise d’Uccle, Beurre Bachelier, 
Doyenne du Cornice, Pitmaston Duchess, and Beurre 
Clairgeau, was a good first, beating Mr. Goldsmith, 
Kelsey Manor, and Mr. Osman, Ottershaw, who took 
the other awards. 
Two classes for Potatos brought out a capital display 
of tubers, and in a very good competition with twelve 
dishes, the awards went to Mr. E. Chapping, Milton, 
Sittingbourne ; Mr. W. Ellington, Mildenhall ; and 
Mr. E. S. Wiles, Edgcote Gardens, Banbury, the first- 
named having splendid samples of Sutton’s Prize, The 
Colonel, Purple Perfection, Prime Minister, Adirondack, 
The Chancellor, Reading Ruby, Sutton’s Thirty-six, 
Clipper, Sutton’s Abundance, Empress of India, and 
Sutton’s Twenty-one. For six dishes Mr. Ellington 
was first, Mr. C. Ross second, and Mr. F. Miller, 
Northdown, Margate, third, in an equally good com¬ 
petition. 
For collections of vegetables, special prizes were 
offered by Messrs. Sutton & Sons and Messrs. Webb & 
Sons, and good competitions, in both instances, re¬ 
warded the donors. In the competition originated by 
the Messrs. Sutton, the first award was won by Mr. J. 
May, gardener, Northaw House, Barnet, with uniformly 
good "samples of Autumn Giant Cauliflowers, Reading 
Perfection Brussels Sprouts, a specially fine dish, New 
Red Intermediate Carrot, Reading Perfection Tomato, 
Schoolmaster Potato, and Major Clarke’s Red Celery. 
The other awards went to Mr. T. A. Beckett, Amersham, 
Mr. C. J. Waite, Glenhurst, Mr. W. Pope, Highclere, 
and Mr. Miller, Rood Ashton Park. Mr. W. Pope 
carried off the Messrs. Webb’s premier prize, with an 
admirable lot of produce, and was followed by Mr. S. 
Haines, Coleshill, Mr. J. May, and Mr. C. J. Waite, 
in the order named. 
Both the Reading and Wordsley firms were large 
exhibitors of Potatos, the former firm especially having 
a very extensive assortment, and of above the average 
quality. Mr. C. Fidler, of Reading, also staged a 
large number of samples, mostly field-grown produce. 
The Horticultural Sundries trade was also specially well 
represented, Mr. B. Field, Paragon Road, New Kent 
Road, and Mr. H. G. Smyth, 21, Goldsmith Street, 
