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THE GARDENING WORLD 
November 16, 1895. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOWS. 
Highgate and District, Oct. 31 st and Nov. 1st .—The 
Highgate and District Chysanthemum Society’s 
Eleventh Annual Exhibition was held at the North- 
field Hall, on the above dates, and wis undoubtedly 
the finest and most successful show the society has 
yet held. The cut blooms exhibited numbered over 
I, 450, being 250 more than last year ; the entries 
numbered 280, 40 more than last year ; while the 
number of exhibitors increased from 40 to 49. The 
main hall was occupied by the amateur exhibits, and 
the cottagers' classes found accommodation in the 
lesser hall, adjoining. The show in the main hall 
was very admirably arranged, and presented a really 
picturesque spectacle. We have rarely seen at a 
local show a more clever and advantageous display 
of the exhibits, and this general attractiveness was 
a feature for which the society’s officers deserve 
much credit. The exhibits themselves were of a 
high order of merit, there being a number of 
individual exhibits of considerable excellence. The 
hall does not allow much scope for effective group¬ 
ing, but there were no fewer than six entries for the 
president’s prize for the best group, to be arranged 
in a space of sixty square feet. Mr. J. Brooks, gar¬ 
dener to Mr. Waller Reynolds, J.P., was far and 
away the best in this competition, securing first 
prize with an extremely attractive display of plants. 
Mr. Brooks, among many other trophies, also 
secured Mrs. Kent’s special prize for trained plants 
of the pompon varieties, one of his specimens being a 
magnificent plant, white with blooms. Mr. W. J. 
Burch worthily won Mr.W. Reynolds' prize for thirty- 
six distinct cut blooms, with abeautiful show, and Mr. 
E. Rowbottom, gardener to Mr. H. R. Williams, 
J. P., showed six lovely Japanese blooms, which won 
for him Mr. J. Smith's special prize. The fruit 
exhibited provoked general admiration. The society 
was indebted to Messrs. B. S. Williams & Son, of 
Upper Holloway, who lent a collection of palms and 
a group of Chrysanthemums for decorative purposes ; 
to Messrs. D. & W. Buchanan, who had on view a 
beautiful collection of autumn tinted leaves; and to 
Messrs. M. Hunt & Sons, of Highgate, for a very 
fine collection of fruit. 
Battersea, Nov. 4 th and 5th .—Under the com¬ 
prehensive title of Battersea, Clapham, and Wands¬ 
worth Amateur Chrysanthemum and Horticultural 
Society, an organisation of careful gardeners and 
amateurs, has done useful work in educating popular 
taste in flowers, and their show was held at the 
Town Hall. Popular judgment is often wrong, but 
in this case it was at one with that of eminent horti¬ 
culturists in considering it one of the best local 
shows to be seen anywhere. This judgment, in the 
case of the casual observer, was no doubt based on 
the excellent effect which the arrangement of the 
exhibits produced, for which effect the committee 
owed a good deal to Mrs. Thornton, who sent a choice 
collection of decorative plants, and to Mr. I. Stanley, 
who, as in former years, generously provided all the 
staging. Displays from such famous horticulturists 
as Messrs. Neal and Fisher, and Norman Davis 
showed up well in the great hall, the nakedness of 
which was admirably hidden by the foliage of lofty 
Palms, the luxuriance of Ferns, and the gaiety of 
varied blooms. More critical observers were 
delighted with the perfection of most of the exhibits. 
Only the groups of “ mums" in pots fell somewhat 
short of what previous exhibits had led one to 
expect. The cut blooms were magnificent, and Mr. 
Hermann Kloss was the most successful cultivator. 
We have never seen anything finer from amateurs 
than his collection of Japanese blooms. Their size, 
beauty, and colour were alike remarkable. 
In the open classes Mr. J. Monro took the leading 
award for thirty-six Japanese blooms of not less than 
eighteen varieties. Mr. C. Payne followed, and Mr. 
R. Filkins came in third. Mr. C. Payne came to 
the front for twelve Japanese blooms. Mr. F. Osman 
took the lead with twelve incurved varieties. Mr. 
A. Rofe took the lead for six dishes of fruit. In the 
amateur classes Mr. H. Kloss took the leading prizes 
for twelve Japanese blooms, six white, six distinct, 
six coloured, and six incurved Japanese sorts, as 
well as for a vase and a basket of Chrysanthemums. 
Mr. W. Bond led the way in the classes for six 
Japanese and six incurved blooms, and six incurved 
blooms. Mr. J. Langrish took the first prizes for six 
Japanese blooms and for Ferns. Mr. A. Nixon bad 
the best six Japanese blooms of one variety. Mr. T. 
Burridge led in the class for pjmpons. Mr J. 
Daniel showed the best bouquets. Mr. J. W. H. 
Riddle won his maiden prize for six Japanese sorts. 
The best group of Chrysanthemums for quality and 
effect was won by Mr. A. Hart. Mr. C. Aubrey 
took the lead for foliage plants 
Mr. Norman Davis, Lilford Road Nursery, Cam¬ 
berwell, exhibited a fine group of Chrysanthemums 
not for competition, and was accorded a certificate. 
Mr. C. Fisher, Clapham, and Mr. R. Neal, Wands¬ 
worth, also set up trade exhibits, and each received 
the Society's Certificate. 
Ascot, Nov. 6th and 7 tli .—The Ascot and District 
Annual Chrysanthemum Show took place in a wing 
of the Grand Stand. The competition this year 
was not so good as in former years, there being 
several of the old exhibitors absent. The three 
open classes were fairly well represented. For the 
best eighteen Japanese, distinct, the first prize went 
to Mr. Sturt, Englefield Green, who had a splendid 
lot of heavy blooms. Mr. C Johnson, Stoke Pogis, 
was second ; and Mr. Wilson, Ribsden, was third. 
The first prize for eighteen incurved varieties went 
to Mr. Paul, Forest Farm, who had a good lot of 
well-incurved blooms; Mr. Sturt followed; and Mr. 
F'armer, The Highams, came in third. F'or the best 
eighteen incurved and eighteen Japanese varieties in 
the society's district, Mr. Lane, King’s Ride, who 
had a splendid lot, and, being first, took the Silver 
Cup. He was closely followed by Mr. Paul, these 
being the only two competitors. F'or twelve in¬ 
curved, distinct, Mr. Farmer was first; Mr. Bird, 
King’s Beeches, was second; and Mr. White, The 
Mount, came in third. For six incurved, distinct, 
Mr. Wilson was first; and Mr. Hawthorn, second. 
For twelve Japanese, distinct, Mr. White took the 
lead ; Mr. Farmer, followed ; and Mr. Wilson was 
third. For six Japanese, distinct, Mr. Flawthorn 
led ; and Mr. Smee followed. In the class for twelve 
reflexed, Mr. Neate was first, and Mr. White took 
the second position. In the class for six Japanese, 
one variety (white), Mr. Wilson was first; Mr. 
F'armer, second ; and Mr. Wilson, third. F'or six 
Japanese (white excluded), Mr. Farmer led ; Mr. 
Lane followed ; and Mr. Bird was third. F'or six 
Anemones, distinct, Mr. Smee was first, and was 
followed by Mr. Hawthorn. 
F'ruit was exceptionally good. For two bunches 
of black and two bunches of white Grapes, Mr. 
Farmer, Mr. Cooper, and Mr. Wilson, respectively, 
took the prizes in both classes. The principal 
prize-takers in classes for Apples and Pears were 
Mr. Fenner, Mr. Wells, and Mr. Hawthorn. 
Vegetables were well shown by Mr. Lane, Mr. 
Hawthorn, Mr. Worsfold, and Mr. Gibbons. Cycla¬ 
men, Bouvardias, Primulas, and other miscellaneous 
exhibits were well shown by Mr. Edge, Tetworth, 
Mr. Wells, Mr. Everett, Mr. Gibbons, Mr. White, 
Mr. Worsfold, &c. 
The large group of Chrysanthemums brought 
only three exhibitors, the first being Mr. Lane, with 
a good lot of heavy Japanese blooms, badly put up. 
Mr. Hawthorn was second with a good arrangement, 
but smaller in weight ; and Mr. Edge was third with 
a dwarf arrangement, but rather light. For a small 
group Mr. White was the only competitor for a 
miscellaneous group of flowering and foliage plants, 
Mr. Smee was first for a group, Mr. Guyett second, 
and Mr. Edge came in third, there being very little 
difference between either of these exhibits. 
Specimen plants were well shown by Mr. Paul, Mr. 
White, and Mr. Edge. The two certificated blooms 
were C. H. Curtis and Madame Carnot, shown 
by Mr. Paul. 
The show was on the whole a great success, while 
the entries were by no means so numerous as those 
at other shows, still the exhibits were of superior 
quality. The show was well patronised both days 
by the local gentry. 
Bromley and District, Nov.6th & •jth .—The fourteenth 
annual Chrysanthemum exhibition of this society was 
held in the Grand Hall at Bromley on the above dates. 
The entries were numerous, for a very comprehen¬ 
sive schedule had been prepared and substantial 
prizes offered. Chrysanthemums were, of course, 
the chief attraction, show blooms being well repre¬ 
sented ; and, assisted by groups of foliage plants and 
table decorations, looked exceedingly gay and 
effective. Nor must the fruit and vegetables that 
were on view pass without their due tribute of 
praise, for they were of the best throughout. The 
whole show, indeed, was one of the brightest and 
most most tastefully arranged of any that it has 
been our lot to visit, and great praise is undoubtedly 
due to the managing committee, as well as to the 
energetic and zealous labours of the secretaries, 
Messrs. W. Weeks and C. E. Marks. The platform 
which served as a bandstand was most prettily 
decorated with stove foliage plants and flowers by 
by Messrs. John Laing & Sons, Forest Hill, and in 
itself was one of the features of the hall. 
But, turning our attention to the Chrysanthemums, 
we discovered in the open classes that a superb dis¬ 
play of twenty-four Japanese blooms, distinct, and 
a like number of blooms of the incurved section had 
won for Mr. R. Leadbetter, gardener to A. G. 
Hubbuck, Esq., Glenstead Lodge, the coveted first 
award, and the not-less-coveted Challenge Cup 
(value, ten guineas). International, M. Pankoucke, 
Viviana Morel, Chas. Davis, Sunflower, Mdlle. 
Therese Rey, Hairy Wonder, and Niveus were some 
of the best of the Japs ; whilst of the incurves Violet 
Tomlin, Jeanne D’Arc, Princess of Wales, Brook- 
leigh Gem, and Mrs. S. Coleman, fully sustained 
their reputation Mr. S. B. Wheadon, gardener to 
R. J. Collier, Esq., Hawthorns, Bickley, was placed 
second. In a class for twelve Japanese and incurved 
blooms, Mr. C. Payne, gardener to C. J. Whitting¬ 
ton, Esq., Glenhurst, Bickley Park, went one better 
than all the other competitors. Following him in 
order of merit came Mr. S. B. Wheadon and Mr. R. 
Filkins, gardener to Miss Alexander, Oakbank, 
Chiselhurst. Mr. C. Payne was the first prize¬ 
winner of eighteen blooms, comprising six Japanese, 
six re flexed, and six incurved. Mr. R. Leadbetter 
took the second place here, and Mr. S. B Wheadon 
the third. Mr. J. Lyne had the best twelve incurved, 
showing excellent samples of Queen of England, C. 
H. Curtis, and Jeanne D Arc. Second came Mr. 
Pascoe, gardener to Captain Torrens, Barton Manor, 
Hayes, Kent. 
The following exhibitors also obtained prizes for 
Chrysanthemums in their several classes :—For six 
incurved—first, Mr. E. G. Mills, gardener to Frank 
Lloyd, Esq., Coombe House, near Croydon ; second, 
Mr. J. Lyne For twelve Japanese—first, Mr. J. 
Blackburn, gardener toj. Scott, Jun., Esq., Elmstead 
Grange, Cheshunt ; second, Mr. Charles Twin, 
gardener to G. W. Bird, Esq., Manor House, West 
Wickham. For six Japanese—first, Mr. J. Black¬ 
burn ; for six Anemone blooms—first, Mr. R. Lead- 
better ; second, Mr. E. Mills. For twelve Pompons, 
Mr. E. Mills; for six incurved blooms of one 
variety—first, Mr. C. Payne; second, Mr. W. 
Thomas, gardener to J. Greig, Esq., Inglewood, 
Chislehurst. For six Japanese blooms of one 
variety—first, Mr. C. Payne ; second, Mr. J. Black¬ 
burn. For six reflexed—first, Mr. R. Leadbetter. 
Mr. J. Eden, gardener to H. M. Pollett, Esq., 
Fernside, Bickley, was first for three trusses each of 
twelve varieties of zonal Pelargoniums. 
Pot plants were also well to the fore and the first 
award for a collection of Chrysanthemums occupying 
50 sq. ft. was carried off by Mr. Shent, gardener to 
J. Scott, Esq , Albyfield, Bickley, Kent ; the second 
prize going to Mr. C. Jordan, gardener to H. 
Hosking, Esq., Hayes, Kent. Mr. J. Lyne showed a 
first prize group of miscellaneous flowering and 
foliage plants in fine style. Mr. W. Pascoe was 
second here and Mr. J. Amey, gardener to F. E. 
Liebrech, Esq., Logshill, Chislehurst, third. 
In the amateurs, classes the following exhibitors 
were credited with first awards:—For twelve 
Chrysanthemum blooms Mrs. J. A. Silver, 
Bromley ; a like place being taken for another 
similar stand of blooms by Mr. Thomas Humphreys, 
42, Pope Road, Bromley, also for six blooms. These 
last two classes were open to cottagers only. 
In the classes for single-handed gardeners, Mr. C. 
Legg, gardener to W. G. Devon Astle, Esq., The 
Cedars, Bickley, won first prizes for six incurved 
and for six Japanese flowers. 
In the classes for table decorations Messrs. Bond 
& Company, Bromley, obtained a first for ladies’ and 
gentlemen's sprays and buttonholes, and Mrs. Devon 
Astle for a very pretty epergne. dressed for table. 
Among the vegetables Mr. Joseph Lawson, 
Rectory Cottage, Chiselhurst, was first for a collec¬ 
tion comprising six kinds, Mr. W. Thomas, 
gardener to J. Greig, Esq., Eaglewood, Chiselhurst, 
taking a like position for a collection containing nine 
kinds. 
Mr. C. Jordan, gardener to H. Hosking, Esq., 
Hayes, Kent, was first for a collection of fruit, 
showing some excellent Apples, Pears and Grapes ; 
