THE GARDENING WORLD 
December 3, 1887. 
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plants being dwarf, well furnished, and carrying fine 
blooms. They were, in all respects, a credit to his late 
gardener, Mr. W. J. Ireland. Mr. Ketchell was second, 
and Mr. Maddoc third. For six plants of Chrysanthe¬ 
mums, Mr. McNeill, gardener to G. W. Carter, Esq., 
was first ■with finely-grown specimens ; while for one 
plant, Lord St. Oswald was first with a grand plant of 
the beautiful variety Mons. W. Holmes. For twenty- 
four blooms, twelve Japanese and twelve incurved, Mr. 
Dunn, The Gardens, Elmsall Lodge, was first with fine 
blooms of leading varieties ; although the second prize 
lot from Nostell Priory contained better flowers, but 
were very badly put up, which lost them the premier 
position. For twelve incurved blooms, Mr. Groom was 
first ; and for a like number of Japanese, Lord St. 
Oswald secured first honours ; Mr. Ketchell taking the 
lead with both Anemones and Pompons. 
Bouquets and wreaths were well shown by Messrs. 
J. & E. Calam, nurserymen, Heath, near Wakefield ; 
J. Sunley, and A. Agar, florists, Wakefield. For table 
and miscellaneous plants, Messrs. J. Lamprey, nursery¬ 
man, Ackworth ; T. Maddoc, T. Ketchell, and G. S. 
Kobson were the principal prize-takers. The committee 
very wisely provided a number of classes for amateurs 
and cottagers, offering prizes for all kinds of vegetables 
in season, also for window plants, &c., and all classes 
were well represented. The Grape classes were well 
represented ; the Eev. G. Haslam, Brotherton near 
Pontefract, securing first honours in both classes. 
Apples and Pears were also well shown by- several 
exhibitors. Messrs. E. Smith & Co., Worcester, and 
Messrs. James Backhouse &Son, of York, each exhibited 
rrpwards of fifty varieties of fruit (Apples and Pears) 
not for competition, which were a source of great 
attraction to the numerous visitors. Altogether the 
show was a thoroughly representative one, which we 
consider a step in the right direction, particularly in a 
small market town which is visited by a large number 
of people residing some distance in the country. 
BOLTON. —November 
The first exhibition of the newly formed Bolton and 
District Chrysanthemum Society, held on the above 
dates in the Albert Hall, was, we are pleased to hear, 
a decided success from every point of view. The 
exhibits, with one or two exceptions, are reported to us 
as being good all round, and in most of the classes 
there was a spirited competition. The best group of 
Chrysanthemums arranged for effect, in a circle not less 
than 8 ft. in diameter, came from Mr. J. Hicks, 
gardener to Mrs. Haslam—a good group of dwarf and 
well-trained plants. Second, Mr. Pawson, gardener 
to John Hey wood, Esq. ; third, Mr. Smith, gardener 
to J. C. Ormrod, Esq. Other winners in the plant 
classes were Messrs. Musgrave, Wilkinson, Makant, 
and Lord. Cut blooms were also well represented, and 
in the principal class the highest award was secured by 
Mr. Charles Jones, gardener to Mrs. Shaw, who was 
hardly pressed by Mr. J. W. Makant. The committee, 
who were ably seconded by their honorary secretary, 
Sir. Hicks, have much reason to be gratified with their 
first efforts. 
LIVERPOOL .—November 20th and 30 th. 
The eighth exhibition of Chrysanthemums, plants, 
and fruits, in connection with the Liverpool Horticul¬ 
tural Association, was opened in St. George’s Hall, on 
Tuesday, by the Mayor (Mr. T. W. Oakshott). The 
weather was anything but favourable for the opening 
day, but notwithstanding this fact there was a very large 
and fashionable attendance during the afternoon, and in 
the evening the number of admissions was quite equal to 
that of previous years. Taken as a whole the show was 
most creditable to the association, and worthy to rank 
as one of the most successful ever held under their 
auspices. The display of Chrysanthemums was, as 
usual, the chief feature of the show, and it may be 
fairly stated that the collection of cut blooms and plants 
surpassed in number and variety any of its predecessors. 
There was an excellent show of miscellaneous plants, 
and the fruit collection was a most meritorious one. 
The exhibits were staged with admirable taste, and the 
general effect was exceedingly pleasing. There was a 
falling off in the specimen plant classes. Cut flowers 
and fruit were, however, very fine, and the competition 
keen, there being a large number of entries in some of 
the classes. The cut flowers- of Messrs. W. Mease and 
A. R. Cox were grand, the former taking the Veiteh 
Memorial Medal, and the latter a tea and coffee service. 
The latter, who is gardener to H. H. Watts, Esq., was 
awarded the first prize for twenty-four incurved and 
twenty-four Japanese blooms. Mr. G. Eaton, gardener 
to W. H. Shirley, Esq., had the best twenty-four in¬ 
curved blooms. He had also the first prize for twenty- 
four Japanese ; while Mr. A. E. Cox received first 
honours for eighteen Japanese blooms. Mr. J. Harrison, 
gardener to Mrs. W. G. Battson, had the best four 
large-flowered specimens in pots. The first prize for a 
group of Chrysanthemums went to Mr. W. Bustard, 
gardener to J. Lewis, Esq. Prizes were also offered for 
various miscellaneous plants. 
There was a most excellent display of fruit, Grapes 
being especially fine, of good quality and well coloured. 
Mr. J. H. Goodacre, gardener to the Earl of Harrington, 
took the first prizes for a collection of twelve dishes, 
and also for six dishes. Apples and Pears were very 
good, two fine collections being exhibited by the 
firms of Messrs. F. & A. Dickson & Sons and 
James Dickson & Sons. First Class Certificates were 
awarded to Messrs. Davis & Jones, Camberwell, for 
Chrysanthemums Mrs. Norman Davis, Charles Gibson 
and Annie Lowe; to the Liverpool Horticultural 
(Cowan) Company for a collection of plants and cut 
flowers ; and to Messrs. Cutbush & Sons for a collection 
of Pernettyas. 
EDINBURGH.— November 29 th and 30th. 
The Scottish Horticultural Association held its second 
Chrysanthemum show in the Music Hall, Edinburgh, on 
Tuesday and Wednesday last. On this occasion the 
entries were about tripled over those of last year, and 
drawn also from a much wider area. The hall pre¬ 
sented a very pleasing aspect. The orchestra was 
tastefully adorned with Palms and flowers; in the 
wings were grouped tall Chrysanthemums in pots, 
while in the centre, on well-arranged tables, were the 
blooms for competition. One of the most telling dis¬ 
plays was made by' Messrs. E. B. Laird & Sons, who 
had several of the newer forms not otherwise seen in 
the hall. Among these were Moonlight, a soft white, 
of American origin, with crisp, curly incurved petals ; 
Mons. W. Holmes, a brilliant crimson ; Margaret 
Marroueh, a crimson-red and gold Japanese bloom ; 
and Fabian de Mediana, a hybrid Anemone-flowered 
Chrysanthemum, of a deep lilac with a long fringe. 
Tables showing blooms of great beauty, and also 
attractive in respect of arrangement, were shown by 
Messrs. James Dicksons & Sons, Messrs. Todd & Co., 
and Mr. Robinson Munro, who showed an excellent 
specimen of wreath work in white Chrysanthemums 
and Maidenhair Ferns. To Messrs. T. Methven & Son 
and Messrs. R. B. Laird & Sons the society were 
indebted for the decoration of the orchestra; and 
Messrs. Dickson & Co. had a very nice table of fine 
foliaged plants. The best competition Chrysanthemums 
were twenty-four from Ericht Bank, Kirn, which, alike 
in size and quality, were exceedingly fine. The white 
incurved blooms had not their equal in the show. The 
best plant in pot was one of Mdlle. Lacroix, from Mr. 
Carruthers, Hillwood, Corstorphine, with eighty large 
blooms, and 7 ft. in height. Messrs. W. Thomson & 
Sons, Clovenfords, and Mr. J. Leslie, Pitcullen, Perth, 
sent Grapes for exhibition ; and there was also a well- 
stocked table of Apples from various growers. 
Mr. R. Cockburn, gardener to H. H. Norrie, Esq., 
Coltbridge Hall, Murrayfield, took first honours for six 
plants, in pots, large-flowered varieties, consisting of 
Jas. Salter, Fair Maid of Guernsey, Margot, Early Red 
Dragon, Venus and A. Dufour; the plants were about 
3 ft. in height and 2 ft. across the top. The plants in 
the second prize lot were 5 ft. or 6 ft. high, and were 
shown by Mr. A. Ferguson, gardener to A. H. Turnbull, 
Esq., The Elms, White House Loan. Mr. D. Jardine, 
gardener to Miss Gartshore, Ravelston, Blackball, was 
third, with plants about 4 ft. high and 3^ ft. across. 
Mr. R. Cockburn was again first for three plants of 
large-flowering varieties, and was followed by Mr. J. 
Cumming, gardener to Dr. Caton, St. Roque, Edin¬ 
burgh. Mr. A. Ferguson had the best single specimen, 
of a large-flowered sort; and Mr. D. Jardine was 
second. Mr. Foote, gardener to — Nicholson, Esq., 
Parson’s Green, Edinburgh, was awarded the first prize 
for six Pompon-flowered specimens. For three Pompon 
specimens, Mr. Wm. Dougal, gardener to W. Sanderson, 
Esq., Talbot House, Ferry Road, took the first prize ; 
and Mr. D. Jardine took the second. Mr. J. Cumming 
won the first prize for a single specimen Pompon ; 
while Mr. A. Ferguson had the best specimen of Elaine 
and also the best plant of a crimson or bronze reflexed. 
Mr. R. Cockburn had the best yellow. 
Cut blooms were especially fine, and there was little 
to choose between the first and second prize lots of 
twenty-four blooms, twelve Japanese and twelve in¬ 
curved, the blooms in both cases being from 7 ins. to 
8 ins. across. Mr. William Hepburn, gardener to W. 
F. Burnley, Esq., Ericht Bank, Kirn, took first 
honours, followed by Mr. J. W. Machattie, gardener 
to the Marquis of Lothian, K.T., Newbattle Abbey. 
Mr. Robert Grossart, gardener to J. Buchanan, Esq., 
Oswald House, Oswald Road, Edinburgh, was third. 
The latter took first for twelve incurved, and also for 
twelve reflexed blooms. Mr. W. Hepburn took the 
first prizes for twelve Japanese and six incurved. Mr. 
J. Foster, gardener to Mrs. Roberts, Well wood Park, 
Selkirk, had the best six Japanese ; Mr. Foot had the 
best twelve Pompon blooms ; Mr. J. Donaldson, 
gardener to H. E. Moss, Esq., Ormelie, Murrayfield, 
was first for six Pompon blooms ; for six sprays, Mr. 
W. Copeland, gardener to T. G. Taylor, Esq., Oswell 
Lodge, Edinburgh, was first, and' for three sprays Mr 
A.- M'Millan, Trinity Cottage, Ferry Road, was first. 
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Died, on Friday', 25th of November, Jane Atlee, 
widow of Mr. Richard Atlee, formerly a nurseryman 
at Stockwell, and for many years gardener to H. 
Beaufoy, Esq., South Lambeth. Mrs. Atlee was in her 
100th year, and had been a pensioner of the Gardeners’ 
Royal Benevolent Institution since the year 1864. 
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, 
%* It is particularly requested that correspondents 
will favour us with their communications as early' in 
the week as possible, and that they address them only 
to “The Editor.” 
Floral Decorations.— J. K.: Miss Hassard's little book is 
the best. Published by Macmillan & Co. 
Chrysanthemums.— Subscriber, Aberdeen: Salter’s admirable 
work on the Chrysanthemum has long been out of print, and 
you will only get a copy through some second-hand bookseller. 
,! The Chrysanthemum, its History, Culture, Classification, and 
Nomenclature,” by F. W. Burbidge, which is similar in size and 
style to Salter's work, is the best modern book of the kind. It 
is published at The Garden Office, 37, Southampton Street, W.C. 
Names of Fruits. — J . S. T.: 1, Not known; 2, Hambledon 
Deux Ans; 3, Yorkshire Beauty; 4, New Hawthornden; 
5, Beurre Diel; 6, Beurre de Capiaumont. .1/. -V.; The yellow 
Apple is called Curltail, and the green one Alfriston. J. E. L., 
Levenshulme: Cattleya Dormanniana, and Oncidium insculptum. 
IF. T. £ Sons: Ccelogyne Gardnerianum, not a paiticularly 
common species. 
Communications Received.—J. T. Poe (many thanks).— 
A. D. W.—C. W. S. — TV. G. (will write to you in a few days). — 
Visitor.—A. H.—J. A.—J. H.—J. C. 
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TBADE CATALOGUES RECEIVED. 
Thomas Laxton, Bedford.—Trade lists of Vegetables and 
Floral Novelties, New Varieties of Potatos, &c. 
Harrison, Barker, & Co., Limited, IS, Queen Victoria 
Street, E.C.—Bone and other Manures. 
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LONDON SEED TRADE. 
November 30 th. 
Messrs. Hurst & Son, 152, Houndsditch, and 39, 
Seed Market, Mark Lane, London, report a moderate 
inquiry for English Reds of superfine quality, lower 
grades neglected, prices remaining unchanged. Foreign 
Red Clovers, White and Alsike, are neglected. Trefoil, 
English and Foreign, are dearer ; French and Italian 
have advanced fully 6s. per cwt. since the season 
opened ; stocks are now almost exhausted. No change 
in the value of Mustard, Rape, or Bird Seeds. 
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OOVENT GARDEN MARKET. 
December IsA 
Fruit.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
Apples, i sieve. 13 3 6 
Grapes .per lb. 10 3 0 
Grapes, Chau. Islands, 
per lb. 0 6 09 
Kent Cobs_100 lbs. 55 0 
Melons .each 0 6 2 0 
s.d. s.d. 
Artichokes, Globe,doz. 2 0 3 0 
Beans, French, per lb. 0 6 
Beet, per dozen. 2 0 3 0 
Cabbages_per doz. 2 0 2 6 
Carrots.per bun. 0 9 
Cauliflowers, English, 
per dozen . 40 CO 
Celery, per bundle ..20 
Cucumbers, each .... 0 6 10 
Endive, French, doz. 2 6 3 6 
Herbs, per bunch.... 0 2 0 4 
s.d. s.d. 
Pears, J-sieve. 26 60 
Pears, French, doz. ..16 26 
Pine-apples, St. 
Michaels, each .... 3 0 SO 
Pine-apples, Eng., lb. 1 0 3 0 
s.d. s.d. 
Horse Radish, bundle 3 0 5 0 
Lettuces ..per dozen 2 0 3 0 
Mushrooms, p. basket 0 9 13 
Onions, per bushel .. 4 0 5 0 
Parsley, per hunch ..06 
Radishes, per dozen.. 1 6 
Sea Kale . .per punnet 2 6 
Small salading,punnet 0 4 
Spinach, per strike ..20 
Tomatos, per lb.10 
Turnips_ per bun. 0 6 
Potatos.- Kent Regents, 80s. to 100s. per ton; Kent Kidneys, 
80s. to 100s. per ton ; Champions, 70s. per ton. 
Vegetables.—Average Retail Prices. 
Cut Flowers.—Average Wholesale Prices. 
s.d. s.d. 
Arum Lilies, 12 blms. 5 0 SO 
Azalea .... 12 sprays 10 16 
Bouvardias, per bun. 0 6 10 
Camellias_per doz. 3 0 6 0 
Carnations, 12 blooms 10 2 0 
Chrysanthemums, 
12 bun. 6 0 IS 0 
Chrysanthemums, 
12 blooms 2 0 6 0 
Epiphyllum, 12 blms. 0 4 0 6 
Eucharis, per dozen.. 6 0 SO 
Gardenias, 12 blooms. 3 0 6 0 
Heliotropes, 12 sprays 0 6 10 
Hyacinths, Roman, 12 
sprays 09 16 
Lilium longiftorum, 
12 blooms 6 0 9 0 
Lilium speciosum, 
12 blooms 10 3 0 
Marguerites, 12 bun... 3 0 6 0 
s.d. s.d. 
Mignonette, 12 bun... 10 3 0 
Myosotis, 12 bunches 
Pelargoniums,12spys. 0 9 16 
Pelargoniums, scarlet, 
12 sprays ..0 6 0 9 
Primula, double, bun. 0 9 10 
Roses (coloured) .... 1 0 40 
Roses, Tea, per dozen 10 3 6 
Roses, mixed, per doz. 0 9 10 
— Saffrano .. per doz. 0 9 16 
Stephanotis 12 sprays 9 0 12 0 
Sunflower_12 bun. 
Tropieolums . 20 30 
Tuberoses, per dozen. 0 9 16 
Violets.12 bun. 10 16 
— French.... 12 bun. 16 2 0 
-Parme. .12 bun. 4 0 5 0 
White Jasmine, bun. 0 6 0 9 
White Lilac per bun. 7 0 SO 
Plants in Pots.—Average 
s.d. s.d. 
Aralia Sieboldi, doz.. 6 0 18 0 
Chrysanthemums ,, 4 0 9 0 
Cyclamen_per doz. IS 0 24 0 
Cyperus .. per dozen 4 0 12 0 
Dracaena term., doz.. 30 0 60 0 
— viridis, per dozen 12 0 24 0 
Epiphyllums, per doz. 9 0 24 0 
Erica, various ..doz. 9 0 18 0 
Evergreens, in var., 
per dozen . 6 0 24 0 
Ferns, in var., do .. 4 0 18 0 
Wholesale Prices. 
s.d, s.d. 
Ficus elastica each ..16 76 
Foliage Plants, vari¬ 
ous, each. 2 0 10 6 
Fuchsia... .per dozen 
Marguerites per doz. 9 0 12 0 
Mignonette, .per doz. 
Palms in variety, each 2 6 21 0 
Pelargoniums,scarlet, 
per dozen . 30 60 
Single Primula or 
sinensis .doz. 4-0 6 0 
