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THE GARDENING WORLD 
November 23, 1895. 
Large valuable vases stood beneath with enormous 
bouquets ot blooms well thrown up by a background 
of pale green material, and ironted by a collection of 
of nearly ioo specimen blooms of new varieties, 
among which the following are the newest and 
best Philadelphia, a primrose yellow; White 
Good Gracious; Golden Gate, one of the finest 
yellows ; Mrs. Harry Chiesman, Mutual Friend, Mrs. 
C. E. Shea, Mrs. R. Jones, all new white varieties ; 
Mrs. G. Gover, Duchess of Fife, &c. The finest 
true incurved variety of this season, Chas. H. Curtis, 
was also shown in fine style. 
The open classes for cut blooms were very well 
filled, exhibitors coming from Nottingham, 
Worcester, Staffordshire, and South Wales. The 
first prize for twenty-four incurved blooms in 
eighteen varieties was taken by the Dowager Lady 
Hindlip, the second prize going to Mr. H. Broom- 
head, of Sheffield. Messrs. J R. Pearson & Sons 
were third. The Duke of Sutherland came in fourth. 
The Dowager Lady Hindlip was also first for 
twentv-fcur Japanese, in at least eighteen varieties, 
with a very fine lot of blooms, the selection being as 
follows :—Two each of Mrs. C. H. Payne, Duke of 
York, Charles Davis, Madame Carnot, and Mrs. W. 
H. Lees; one each of T. Wilkins, Stanstead White, 
Sunflower, V. Morel, Silver King, Mdlle. Therese 
Ray, Excelsior, Golden Gate, Marie Hoste, Niveus, 
M. Pankoucke, and Etoile de Lyon. The Duke of 
Sutherland was second in this class, Messrs. 
Pearson third, and R. J. Houston, Esq., M.P., 
Liverpool, was fourth. In the class for twelve in¬ 
curved sorts, distinct, the best box was disqualified 
on account of a duplicate, the first prize going to 
J. Brocklebank, Esq., Liverpool, the second to the 
Duke of Sutherland, and the third to C. P. Noel, 
Esq. 
For twelve Japanese, distinct, the Duke of 
Sutherland was first, W, Drake, Esq., Cardiff, was 
second, and R. P. Houston, Esq., was third. Lady 
Hindlip secured first for six incurved blooms, and 
also in the class for six Japanese, distinct. Two 
groups of Chrysanthemums with foliage plants were 
shown in the larger class, Sir H. Watson taking first 
honours, and Mr. M. H. Wilford the second place. 
In the amateurs' class Mr. B. Glossop was first, Mr. 
Willgoose was second, Mr. B. Glossop came in 
third, and Mr. T. Lygo was fourth. 
The amateurs' and cottagers’ classes for cut 
blooms were well filled, and of excellent quality, 
many of the blooms being equal to open class stan¬ 
dard. Some excellent bunches of Grapes were 
shown in the open classes, Sir H. Watson securing 
first prize in both the classes, both for black and 
white Grapes. 
In the local classes for Grapes, W. Carver, Esq ; 
secured both first prizes. Mr. Seagrave and Mr. 
Crosland exhibited groups of foliage and other 
plants, not for competition. Mr. Artindale made 
a very effective display of floral decorations, which 
were very much admired. Several other honorary 
exhibits were made, among which Messrs. Cannell 
& Sons, of Swanley, and Messrs. Fisher, Son, & 
Sibray were conspicuous. Messrs. Johnson & 
Wheeler, of Chesterfield, showed some new 
varieties of Chrysanthemums, nnd Mr. W. Col¬ 
chester had a stand of the Ichthemic Guano, which 
was prettily decorated with specimen blooms. 
By Special Wire. 
Chester, Nov. 19 th. 
Mrs. Townsend Ince, Christleton Hall, is first for 
twelve blooms, comprising six varieties ; second, Mr. 
E. Dixon ; third, Miss Humberston. For twelve 
blooms, containing six Japanese and six incurved, Mr. 
J. Mosford, The Righi, is awarded premier honours: 
Mrs. Blomfield, and C. Threlfall following in order of 
merit. Mrs. R. O Hudson, Bache Hall, has the 
the best group of plants in pots ; second, Mrs. Potts : 
and third, Mr. C. Wigg. 
In the classes for fruit, a grand collection of fifty 
dishes of Apples sent by Mr. J. Watkins, Withing- 
ton secures the first award ; Mr. J. Oldfield is second ; 
Mr. E. Severn, Combermere Abbey, takes first prize 
for six dishes of dessert Pears ; second, Mrs. Blom¬ 
field ; and third, Mr. T. Comber. Mr. Aldersey, 
Aldersey Hall, shows the best two bunches of black 
Grapes: Mr. J. Saunderson, Bodnant Hall, being 
second. The last-named exhibitor takes the first 
award for two bunches of black Grapes. 
Gl asgow. 
The Second Annual Exhibition of the Glasgow Chry¬ 
santhemum Society opened on Thursday morning, in 
the St. Andrew's Halls. A change of venue from the 
City Halls, where the show was held last year, is a 
welcome alteration, and denotes considerable pro¬ 
gress. As regards entries we understand that although 
not numerically stronger than last year, there is 
evidence of a higher class of competition and the 
improvement noted in the southern shows and in 
those already held in Scotland is likely to be fully 
maintained at the present one. In the principal 
classes these remarks especially apply, and as some 
new competitors from the far south are scheduled to 
appear, we have every probability of an interesting 
show. Mr. Dewar, Botanic Gardens, is again the 
Society's president. The chairman of the Hall and 
Arrangements Committee is Mr. John Cairns, whilst 
Messrs. Cunningham and Wyllie satisfactorily fulfill 
with their usual energy the duties devolving upon the 
secretaryship. 
The opening ceremony is to be performed by the 
Right Honourable Lord Overtoun, with Alexander 
Cross, M.P., in the chair. Next week we shall give 
details of the competition, which, at the time of tele¬ 
graphing, is, of course, in embryo. Amongst 
the trade markets in active preparation overnight 
we notice the following. 
Messrs. Austin & M’Aslan, 89, Mitchell Street, 
Glasgow, whose extensive nurseries are at Cathcart, 
exhibit a noble collection of Cyclamen and Chry¬ 
santhemums in vases, prettily arranged amongst the 
plants, consisting of Palms and Ferns. The stand is 
one of best we have seen, and forms quite a depar¬ 
ture from the usual exhibits of its kind. Messrs. 
Dobbie & Co., Rothesay, are again in the forefront 
with a high-class exhibit of cut blooms, suitably 
arranged with foliage plants. Messrs. Cannell, of 
Swanley, also show a handsome collection of cut 
Chrysanthemums. 
The well-known seed house of Messrs. Smith & 
Simons, 16, Buchanan Street, Glasgow, is repre¬ 
sented by an extensive collection of prize-medal seed 
Potatos, a unique exhibit in this department, con¬ 
sisting of the newest and best varieties in cultiva¬ 
tion. It is verified by a nicely staged case of the 
medals themselves, beautifully set off with a trophy 
of Palms and delicate foliage plants. This exhibit 
is distinctly a feature of the show, and reflects con¬ 
siderable credit on the resources of Messrs. Smith & 
Simons. Several of these varieties took first 
honours at the Edinburgh Show last week, and 
many of the tubers are phenomenal in size 
and quality. Messrs. J. & R. Thyne, 'of 83, St. 
Vincent Street, Glasgow, again exhibit a choice 
display of plants arranged in their usual tasteful 
way, fully confirming the reputation of this house as 
decorators and nurserymen of the first order. 
The Ichthemic Guano Co. have reproduced here 
their recent exhibit at the Royal Aquarium, and 
occupy the whole of the entrance hall. A noteworthy 
addition to the pagoda-shaped group of plants, 
palms, etc., is a magnificent collection of vegetables, 
consisting of very excellent Celery and Beetroot, 
Leeks and Parsley, and some Onions of prodigious 
size—the whole produced from seed supplied by 
Messrs. Austin and M'Aslan, whose speciality, the 
Eclipse Tomato, is already well-known to our readers. 
Mr. Matthew Campbell, of High Blantyre, is also 
showing an excellent table of Carnations in customary 
excellent form. Messrs Alexander Cross & Sons show 
manures and insecticides together with Messrs. 
Tomlinson & Haywood, of Lincoln, who likewise 
show in this department. The weather, as we write, 
is overcast and wet, but with a rising barometer 
there is hope of a favourable change, the weather 
being an important factor always in the success or 
otherwise of these shows. As already mentioned our 
report this week will be supplemented by a full 
account of the competition in our next issue. 
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