November 19, 1887. 
THE GARDENING WORLD- 
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mens ; Mr. A. Bray, Floral Hall, Richmond, for a floral 
design ; Mr. W. Brown, Richmond, for a bouquet ; 
Mr. Poupart, for a collection of forty-three dishes of 
Apples, thirteen of Pears, and some vegetables ; Mr. 
"Walter Mann, for forty-four dishes of Apples and nine 
of Pears ; Mrs. Meek, Poulett Lodge, for Apples, Pears, 
and Chrysanthemum blooms ; Mr. Charles Mason, for 
Potatos ; Mrs. Barling, for a dish of Apples ; and Mr. 
Richard Clarke, for a box of Apples. Messrs. Hooper 
& Co., Twickenham and Covent Garden, had a pretty 
group of Carnations and Orchids ; Henry Little, Esq., 
exhibited a showy group of tuberous-rooted Begonias ; 
Mr. J. Walker, Whitton, had a beautiful lot of 
Cyclamens ; Mr. H. E. Fordham showed some cut 
blooms of Chrysanthemums ; and Mr. Fullegar showed 
some Gourds. 
LEWISHAM.— November 13 th and 11th. 
This prosperous local exhibition, organised by the 
energetic officials of the Lewisham and District Floral 
and Horticultural Society, was again held at Ladywell, 
and as a display of the popular “Mums” left nothing 
to be desired. It was a pretty little show, with good 
flowers, well arranged and carefully judged, and, we 
hope, was financially as successful as its promoters 
could desire. We have not space for the enumeration 
of all the winners of prizes, but must content ourselves 
by noting that among the most successful competitors 
were Mr. J. Hudd, gardener to F. W. Prior, Esq., 
Blackheath Park, who took the first prizes for a group 
of plants, twelve cut blooms of Japanese, distinct, 
and six reflexed varieties, as well as being second in 
some other classes ; Mr. Pascoe, gardener to Captain 
Torrens, Hayes, was first for cut blooms of Pompons ; 
Mr. G. Edwards, Balham, for a bouquet of Chrysan¬ 
themums, and for six bunches of Mrs. H. J. Jones, 
with a very nice lot; and Mr. Adlam, gardener to 
W. S. Milner, Esq., Grove Park, Lee, for twelve 
incurved varieties, most notable among which were 
Lord Alcester, Mr. Bunn, Lord Wolseley, Golden 
Empress of India, and Golden Queen of England. 
The Silver Medal for the best incurved bloom in the 
show was awarded to Mr. Frank Bingham for a beau¬ 
tiful flower of Angelina, shown in a first-prize stand of 
twelve blooms. The same exhibitor was also first for 
six incurved blooms, beating Mr. J. Wickham Jones, 
who was a successful exhibitor in several other classes. 
The best half-dozen blooms of any incurved variety 
came from Mr. G. S. Addison, Parchmore Road, 
Thornton Heath, who put up a first-rate stand of Mr. 
Bunn. Mr. Addison was also successful in securing 
awards in several other classes. Mr. John Locke, 11, 
Wisteria Road, Lewisham, also secured a first prize for 
a group of plants ; and Mr. Walter Packham, The 
Elms, Foots Cray, for twelve Japanese blooms. 
Large and strikingly effective groups of plants were 
contributed by Messrs. J. Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, and 
Messrs, Davis & Jones, Camberwell; Messrs. H. Cannell 
& Sons made a liberal contribution of various cut 
flowers, especially fine being the Zonal Pelargoniums • 
and Messrs. James Carter & Co. sent a number of 
Chinese Primulas, which helped materially to relieve 
the flatness of the tables of cut blooms. 
On Saturday afternoon a few friends and supporters 
of the society bore substantial testimony of their 
appreciation of the valuable services rendered to the 
society by its indefatigable honorary secretary, Mr. 
Henry Drake, by presenting him with a handsome gold 
watch, bearing a suitable inscription. 
HAMMERS MITH. — Nov. 15 th. 
The autumn show of this society was held in the 
Studland Hall, Hammersmith, where a beautiful 
display of Chrysanthemums, plants, fruits, and 
vegetables was made by gardeners and amateurs in 
the neighbourhood, thoroughly evincing what could be 
done by growers in the district, provided the leading 
inhabitants would lend it that assistance in the 
matter of funds without which no society can 
prosper. We would earnestly appeal to the inhabitants 
of Hammersmith and district, who have not already 
done so, to encourage, support, and develop the horti¬ 
cultural skill that already exists in the neighbourhood. 
For a group of Chrysanthemums in the class open to 
gardeners, Mr. A. Wright, gardener to E. H. Watts, 
Esq., Devonhurst, Chiswick, was awarded the first 
prize. His plants, which had been grown on the cut¬ 
back system, were exceedingly dwarf and effective. 
The second and third prize groups were much taller, 
but well flowered, and the order of merit went to Mr. 
G. Lampard, gardener to — Mason, Esq., and Mr. 
Atkins, gardener to J. J. Ford, Esq., Parkside, respec¬ 
tively. Mr. W. Stantdn, gardener to H. Smith, Esq., 
Griffin’s Brewery, Chiswick, had the best specimen 
plant ; Mr. G. Lampard followed. The former ex¬ 
hibitor had the best twelve Japanese blooms in the 
open class, his best blooms being Madame C. Audiguier, 
Boule d’Or, Thunberg, Meg Merrilies, Japonais and 
Jeanne Delaux. The first-mentioned variety was the 
best Japanese bloom in the show; Mr. J. R. Wood was 
second, and Mr. Davis, gardener to H. Lake, Esq., 
Fair Lawn, Acton, was third. The last-named ex¬ 
hibitor had the best twelve incurved blooms, including 
Jeanne d’Arc, the best incurved bloom in the show, 
Empress of India, Prince of Wales, Lord Wolseley, 
Lady Blade and Golden Queen were also fine-shaped 
heads. The second and third prizes went to Mr. J. R. 
Wood and Mr. W. Stanton respectively. In the classes 
open to members only, Mr. J. R. Wood took the first 
prizes for six Japanese, six incurved, six Japanese of 
one variety and six incurved of one variety ; Mr. G. 
Lampard took two second prizes, and Mr. Davis one 
second. Mr. A. Wright took the first prize for Chinese 
Primulas ; and Mr. J. R. Wood was second. The first 
prize for vegetables went to Mr. W. Stanton, the second 
to Mr. A. Wright, and the third to Mr. J. Addison, 
gardener to Mrs. Lloyd, Merton Lodge, Chiswick. The 
latter exhibitor had the best dish of dessert and the 
best dish of kitchen Apples. Mr. A. Wright was 
second in both cases ; but for a dish of Pears the order 
of merit was reversed. Mr. A. Wright had the best 
six dishes of Apples ; and Mr. J. R. Wood followed. 
The groups in the amateurs’ classes were very credit¬ 
able indeed, and the first prize one was that of Mr. 
T. Nelson, 21, St. Peter’s Road ; Mr. Thomson, Albion 
Road, Hammersmith, was second ; and Mr. J. Bromley, 
17, Miles Street, Hammersmith, was third. Mr. 
Larcombe, Turnham Green Station, had the best six 
Japanese, the best six incurved, and the premier 
blooms in both classes. In the section open to members 
only, Mr. Woodhouse, 43, St. Peter’s Grove, had the 
best Japanese blooms ; while Mr. Phillips, 24, Beaver 
Lane, had the prize for incurved. Mr. Nelson had 
the best Japanese of one variety ; and Mr. A. Jones, 
23, St. Peter’s Grove, had the best incurved of one 
sort. The first prizes for Kidney Potatos, Round 
Potatos, Carrots, Parsnips, Beet, and Onions were 
awarded to the latter exhibitor. Mr. J. Bromley had 
the first prize for a specimen plant, and Mr. Woodhouse 
had the best Chinese Primulas. Messrs. Woodhouse, 
Thomson, Bourne, 9, South Street, Hammersmith, and 
J. Bromley, had the prizes for boiled Potatos. 
The society's award of merit was granted to F. G. 
Tautz, Esq., Studley House, Hammersmith, for a 
beautiful and interesting collection of Orchids, including 
Yanda Sanderiana, Cypripedium insigne Chantii, C. 
Spicerianum virescens, Oncidium bieallosum, Odonto- 
glossum iDsleayi leopardinum, Trichosma suavis, &c. 
Similar awards were made to E. Tautz, Esq., Queen’s 
Walk, Ealing, for twenty-four Japanese and six re¬ 
flexed blooms; to Mrs. Murrell, The Elms, Ealing 
(gardener, Mr. F. Davis), for reflexed and Pompon 
blooms ; to Mr. J. R. Wood, gardener to Miss 
Sanderson, Chiswick, for six dishes of Apples ; and to 
Mr. Ball, Bird Farm, Wood Lane, for a large Gourd. 
BRIXTON HILL, STREATHAM and CLAPHAM. 
—November 1( )th. 
Chrysanthemums are the most prominent feature of 
the autumn display got together by this society ; but, 
in addition, prizes are offered for Orchids, ornamental- 
foliaged, dinner-table, and flowering pot plants, fruit, 
and vegetables. The society has been established for 
some twenty-eight years, and this show is acknowledged 
to be the best they have ever had. It was held in the 
Lecture Hall, Streatham Hill, every available space 
being literally crowded. The pyramidally - trained 
Chrysanthemums occupied the central table, with small 
pot plants on each side of them, and margined with 
the stands of cut blooms. Large pot plants were 
arranged round the sides of the room, Orchids and 
large specimens occupying one end, while fruit, vege¬ 
tables, &c., were staged upstairs. The effect on 
entering the room was very charming indeed. 
The first prize winner for six dwarf-trained plants, 
large-flowering varieties, was Mr. E. Cherry, gardener 
to Mrs. Gabriel, Streatham, his best blooms being Lord 
Alcester, Dr. Sharpe, Mons. Halliburton, and John 
Salter. Mr. J. Weston, gardener to D. Martineau, Esq., 
Clapham Park, was second, and Mr. W. Clark, gar¬ 
dener to J. H. Lile, Esq., Brixton Hill, took the third 
honour. The best flat-trained Pompons were those of 
Mr. J. Weston, and they were extremely well flowered ; 
Mr. E. Cherry secured the second prize. Mr. A. Luff, 
gardener to R. R. Hyatt, Esq., Streatham, took the 
premier award for pyramidally-trained Potnpo'ns, and 
was followed by Mr. A. Livermore, gardener to 
F. Webb, Esq., Christ Church Road. The first prize 
for three plants, large-flowering kinds, went to Mr, 
R. Clarke, gardener to — Griffiths, Esq., Streatham 
Hill ; Mr. W. Clark was second in this class. The 
premier award for three flat-trained Pompons was won 
by Mr. J. Weston, and the second by Mr. E. Cherry ; 
while for the same number of pyramids Mr. C. Liver¬ 
more and Mr. A. Luff were the first and second prize 
winners. Mr. W. Clark and Mr. R. Clarke took the 
prizes for standard Pompons in the order named. 
There was a fine display of cut blooms, but un¬ 
fortunately our space forbids enumeration of the best, 
suffice to say that all the leading varieties were well 
represented. Mr. C. J. Salter, gardener to J. South- 
gate, Esq., Streatham, secured the first prizes for 
twenty-four, twelve and six incurved blooms, Mr. 
T. Saddler being second in the large class, and Mr. 
W. Howe, gardener to Mrs. F. Burnett, Upper Tulse 
Hill, taking similar honours in the other two classes. 
The premier award for twelve large Anemone blooms 
was made to Mr. J. Swain, gardener to E. Jones, Esq., 
Clapham Park, and Mr. C. Livermore was first for 
twelve Pompon Anemones. Mr. T. Marshall, gardener 
to Mrs. Barton, Streatham, secured the first prize for 
twenty-four Japanese blooms, and Mr. W. Howe came 
in second. Mr. Marsell and Mr. C. J. Salter took the 
first and second prizes for twelve blooms. Mr. F. 
Plumb, gardener to Captain Grote, Clapham Common, 
took the first prize in the class open to those who had 
never before taken a prize for Chrysanthemums. The 
first two prizes for six reflexed varieties were taken by 
Mr. Howe and Mr. T. Saddler respectively. 
There were three classes for Orchids, and Mr. C. J. 
Salter took the prizes in all three cases ; showing well- 
flowered specimens of Vanda ccerulea, Cypripedium 
Spicerianum, Cattleya Dowiana, Angrsecum Kotschyi, 
&c., the latter being very rare. Mr. Howe took the 
second prize for six, and Mr. A. Luff the second for 
three Orchids. Mr. C. Livermore received the first 
award for stove and greenhouse plants ; Mr. A. Luff 
had the best foliage plants, and the best Ferns ; while 
Mr. Howe had the best specimen plant; and Mr. H. 
"Wright, gardener to J. A. "Whittard, Esq., Streatham 
Hill, had the best Ferns in small pots. Chinese 
Primulas were shown in grand form ; Mr. T. Marsell 
taking first for eight single-flowered specimens, and 
Mr. C. J. Salter the first for four double-flowered 
varieties. Mr. J. Weston had the only dinner-table 
decorations, and Mr. A. Luff took the first prize for 
dinner-table plants. 
The best white Grapes were those of Mr. C. J. 
Salter, and Mr. W. Howe had the best black kinds. 
Mr. T. Saddler took the first prize for dessert Apples ; 
and Mr. H. Guyett, gardener to T. Gabriel, Esq., 
Streatham, was first for kitchen varieties ; while Mr. 
W. Howe had the best dessert Pears. The latter had 
the best collection of twelve kinds of vegetables, and 
Mr. T. Saddler took the first prize for eight kinds. 
Mr. C. J. Salter showed the finest Cucumbers, and 
also exhibited a box of them, which were not for 
competition. 
A number of special prizes were offered, Mr. T. 
Saddler taking first prize for Chrysanthemums— 
Japanese varieties—in pots ; Mr. A. Luff won the first 
prize for vegetables ; Mr. W. Howe had the best 
six bunches of Grapes ; Mr. Marsell had the best 
twelve Japanese Chrysanthemum blooms ; and Mr. E. 
Ranson, gardener to J. L. Gabriel, Esq., Roupell Park, 
took the first prize for Zonal Pelargoniums in pots. 
SOUTH LONDON.— Nov. 11th, 15th and 15th. 
The thirtieth annual exhibition of this society was held 
in the Strawberry Hall, Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, 
and was opened on Monday. Prizes were offered in 
four divisions, namely, for amateurs, for those who had 
not previously competed lor a prize, and for gentlemen’s 
gardeners; while the fourth class was open. The 
groups in the open class were by far the largest and 
best, but amateurs were strongly represented with cut 
blooms. 
In the amateur division, Mr. Morley, Sedgemoor 
Place, Camberwell, had the best twelve incurved 
blooms, of which Mr. Bunn, Golden Beverley, Lady 
Slade, Mrs. G. Rundle, and Mr. G. Glenny were his 
best specimens. The best six incurved sorts were shown 
by Mr. Strudwick, Gordon Road, Peckham. The best 
twelve Japanese, including Soleil Levant, Val d’Andorra 
and Madame 0. Audiguier, came from Mr. Morley ; 
and he was also awarded the first prize for six reflexed, 
and likewise for six Anemone-flowered varieties. He 
had good specimens of Dr. Sharpe, Golden Christine 
and King o‘f Crimsons, reflexed ; Margafiet of Norway, 
