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THE GARDENING WORLD 
November 30, 1895. 
Palmer and Mdlle. Therese Rey. Incurved blooms 
were well shown by Mr. W. Tebay, his Jeanne d’Arc, 
Lord Alcester, and Princess of Teck being very fine. 
Anemones were well shown by Mr. S. Ryder, Nelson 
and John Bunyan being very fine. Mr. S Huntley- 
appropriated all the leading prizes in the second 
division in the cut flower classes. 
Although the exhibits of fruits were not numerous, 
they were good, the fruit being highly coloured. 
Mr. W. A. Searing had the best dessert Apples, and 
Mr. R. Potter the best kitchen Apples and Pears. 
Mr. A. Gibson had the best two bunches of black 
Grapes, and was followed by Mr. Potter and Mr. 
Crawley. 
Table decorations for under-gardeners were again 
a good feature, each year great improvement in the 
execution of the work being noticeable. For a centre¬ 
piece Mr A. Reeve, Rosefield Gardens, was first, 
followed by Mr. C. Buckland, Tonbridge, and Mr. 
Bartlett, Beech Lees Gardens For a bouquet of 
Chrysanthemums Mr. C. Buckland was first, Mr. 
Reeve second, and Mr. Bartlett third. 
Vegetables were wonderfully good, Mr. J Buck- 
land, Mr. W. A. Searing, Mr. A. Larmer. Mr. 
Heath, and Mr. S. Huntley being the most success¬ 
ful competitors. The amateurs and cottagers, too, 
showed up well, as they always do, at these local 
shows. 
Grassendale, Nov. 16 th. 
The fifth autumn exhibition was held in the Parish 
Rooms, and compared favourably with those of 
previous years. The cut blooms were a decided 
improvement, the incurved varieties of Mr. Heaton 
being especially noteworthy for their size and depth. 
The following are the first-prize winners of the most 
important classes :—Group of plants, 40 sq. ft., 
Mrs. Duncan (gardener, Mr. F. Keightly) ; one 
trained Chrysanthemum, R. P. Houston, Esq., M.P. 
(gardener, Mr. J. Heaton); three distinct Chrysan¬ 
themums, Mrs. Duncan ; one staked, H. Wilson, 
Esq. (gardener, Mr. F. Field) ; twelve incurved and 
twelve Japanese cut blooms, R. P. Houston, Esq., 
M.P.; six incurved and six Japanese, H. Wilson, 
Esq. ; six incurved, W. S. Gladstone, Esq. (gar¬ 
dener, Mr. J. Grant); six Japanese, W. S. Glad¬ 
stone, Esq. ; six Japanese with stems and 
foliage, R. P. Houston, Esq. For two Palms, W. J. 
Davey, Esq. (gardener, Mr. G. Leadbeater), was 
first. For one Palm W. J. Davey, Esq., took the 
lead. For one Fern, H. Wilson, Esq., led with a 
magnificent Adiantum cuneatum. For one Orchid, 
A. L. Jones, Esq. (gardener, Mr. J. Bounds), was 
first with a well-flowered Cypripedium insigne. 
For two bunches of black Grapes, Mr. J. Steven¬ 
son, Woolton Hall, took the lead with Black 
Alicante. W. J. Davey, Esq , was first for white 
Grapes with Muscat of Alexandria. The prizes for 
hardy fruits were allotted to Messrs. A. L Jones, H. 
Wilson, J. Wilson. S. S. Parker, E. W. Hazelhurst, 
and E. Lawrence. The arrangements were ably 
carried out by the Secretary, Mr. R. Fawkes, and 
his committee. 
Lyons, France, Nov. 16 th. 
The Rhone Chrysanthemum Society organised their 
annual show in a hall built for the occasion on the 
Perrache Square, Lyons. As at other places in 
France, the awards consisted chiefly of diplomas, 
gold, silver, and bronze medals. The Grand Diploma 
of Honour, offered by the French President, was 
awarded to M. Chas. Molin, seedsman. Place Belle- 
court, Lyons. For a collection of 150 varieties of 
Chrysanthemums grown in pots, the first prize (value 
150 francs) was won by M. Rozain-Boucharlat, 
nurseryman at la Croix, Rousse-Lyons. M. Molin 
and M. Crozy, Lyons, were also accorded Gold 
Medals for their collections. For a collection of 150 
varieties with two or more blooms each, the first 
award (valued at 100 francs) went to MM. Beney 
Lamand & Musset, nurserymen, Lyons. In this 
case a Gold Medal was awarded to M. Molin; and a 
Silver Medal to M. Crozy. M. Roche, nurseryman, 
Lyons, secured the leading award for a collection of 
eighty varieties bearing one bloom each. A large 
Gold Medal was awarded to M. Carmet, successor 
to M. Hoste, nurseryman, Monplaisir, Lyons, for a 
collection of twenty-five varieties grown in pots and 
bearing one bloom each. M. Barbe, nurseryman, 
Lyons, took the second place, receiving a Silver Medal. 
M. Constantin, nurseryman, Lons-Le-Saulnier (Jura), 
received a Bronze Medal as the third award. 
In the division for amateurs or their gardeners, 
the leading honour (value 150 francs) for a collection 
of 150 varieties with one bloom each, was secured by 
M. Marchand, gardener to M. Noirclerc. 42, Rue de 
l'Enfance, Lyons. M. Fourny, gardener to M. 
Pignatel, Castle du Fromente a St. Didier (Rhone), 
received a Gold Medal as the second award. For a 
collection of 150 varieties bearing two or more 
blooms each, the premier award was secured by M. 
Perrat, gardener to Count de M. Lacrcix-Laval, a 
Orlienas (Rhone). A Gold Medal was awarded to 
M. Gindre, Lyons, for a collection of twenty-five 
varieties in pots and bearing one bloom each. A 
Silver Medal as the second award went to M. Large, 
at Albigny (Rhone). For a collection of forty-five 
to fifty new varieties grown in pots, Mr. Wm. 
Colchester’s first prize (special value 100 francs) was 
awaided to M. Crozy, whose Chrysanthemums had 
been grown by Mr. Colchester’s Fertiliser. In the 
same class a Gold Medal was accorded M. Rozain- 
Boucharlat as the second prize ; and the third award 
(a Silver Medal) went to M. Molin. 
Amongst the trade exhibits we noticed that Mr. 
William Colchester, of Ipswich, England, had a 
stand of his famous manure known as the Pure 
Ichthemic Guano. The above only constitute a 
quotation of the principal classes. The judges had 
to examine and adjudicate the awards for more than 
10,000 blooms. We may add that the show was 
really equivalent, both in the size of blooms and in 
the number of plants exhibited, to any of our principal 
English shows of this nature. The attendance of 
visitors was very good right up to the closing day of 
the exhibition. 
Helensburgh, Nov. 20th. 
The fifteenth annual exhibition of Chrysan¬ 
themums and winter flowers, vegetables, &c., was 
held in the Victoria Halls, Helensburgh, Scotland, 
under unfavourable circumstances, as the weather 
was such as prevented what is so indispensable to 
the complete success of a show—a good turnout of 
visitors. The number of exhibits on this occasion 
was not so large as formerly, but the general excel¬ 
lence of the lots forward for competition were quite 
up to the high standard already attained by the 
gardeners in this favoured district, which is 
admittedly one of the very best for the successful 
culture of the Chrysanthemum. Mr. J. G. Don, 
gardener, Baltimore Lodge, took the lead in pot 
classes, and for specimen plants, the competition being 
very limited. Mr. Hugh Campbell, The Gardens, 
Rockmount, and Mr. John Barr, Gardens, Ardlui, 
being the other prize-takers in this class. 
In the cut flower section competition was very 
keen and excited much interest. In the class for 
twenty-four Japanese (eighteen distinct varieties), 
Mr. J. Forsyth, The Gardens, Tor wood Row, had 
first place with a well-balanced lot, a bloom of 
Viviand Morel in his stand gaining the prize for the 
best in the exhibition. Wm. Tricker, Mdlle. Therese 
Rey, Mrs. C. Harman Payne, Col. W. B. Smith, and 
Mrs. Nisbet, were among his best blooms. Mr. P. 
McKenzie, The Gardens, Lansdowne Park, was a 
good second with rather smaller flowers, but very 
fresh ; a very fine Lilian B. Bird was in his lot. 
Boule d’Or, Sunflower, Louise and John Lambert 
were also very good. For twelve incurved, Mr. P. 
McKenzie was an easy first; the prize for six 
incurved was also easily secured by the same com¬ 
petitor. Mr. Forsyth had the best of it in the 
classes for twelve and six Chrysanthemums. For 
six of one incurved variety, Mr. John Barr was first 
with Baron Hirsch. Mr. G. McIntyre, Rockend, had 
the best epergne, and also the best six table plants. 
Mr. James Thomson had an easy win with his six. 
Mr. Hugh Campbell showed a good specimen of a 
tree Fern. Messrs. Dobbie & Co., Rothesay, had a 
very large exhibit of cut blooms, which were very 
highly commended. The secretary, Mr. Jas. 
Bryson, Parkend Nursery, as usual had a large 
exhibit of plants on the platform, autumn leaves and 
floral sprays, while in the centre of his group he had 
a most-artistically-done representation of the “ Gate 
Ajar " in white Chrysanthemums, for which he was 
very highly commended by the judges. Mr. Bryson 
deserves all praise for his long-continued services to 
this society, much of its success being due to his un¬ 
wearied efforts in its behalf. 
Glasgow, Nov. 21 st and 22nd. 
Second Notice. 
That the Glasgow Chrysanthemum Show has come 
to stay is a matter that few will be inclined to 
dispute after the very elegant and complete display 
that was put together last week in the St. Andrew’s 
Hall, and which our special correspondent was able 
to telegraph us a brief report upon, previous to the 
opening of the show. Considering that the society 
has only been in existence two years, and the exhibi¬ 
tion under notice being only its second show, the 
exhibits, some 350 in number are really deserving of 
congratulatory comment, and must, we feel sure, afford 
the executive considerable satisfaction, and will act 
as an incentive to redoubled efforts if such were 
possible for the continuation of so remarkable a 
progress. Lord Overtoun in formally opening the 
exhibition commented upon the very great develop¬ 
ment that had taken place from the time when the 
Chrysanthemum was merely a magnified Daisy, 
until one could see what it was now through the 
diligence and perseverance of its cultivators. He 
congratulated the society on the beauty and success 
of the show, and expressed the hope that the public 
would not be unappreciative. His Lordship also 
commented on the value of the lessons which the 
cultivation of this flower must teach, and formally 
declared the show open. 
'1 he judges were, for the bouquets and sprays. 
Lady Bell and Mrs. Chrystal, of Calderwood, whilst 
in the heavier departments the following gentlemen 
officiated :—Mr. M. Temple, The Gardens, Carron 
House, Falkirk ; Mr. A. Wood, The Gardens, Mount 
Charles, Ayr; Mr. G. Lunt, The Gardens, Ardgow r an ; 
and Mr. James Moir, The Gardens, Earnock, 
Hamilton. 
In the open section the principal class was thirty- 
six Japanese, distinct, the first prize of £10 having 
been coutributed by the corporation of Glasgow in 
recognition of the good work which the society is 
doing in the interest of horticulture. Mr. James 
Day, head gardener to Mr. C. J. Massey, Galloway 
House, Garlieston, was awarded first honours, his 
entry being considerably stronger than that staged the 
previous week at Edinburgh. W. H. Lincoln was 
exceptionally fine, Viviand Morel and Etoile de 
Lyon being also responsible for good points. His 
Madame Carnot was fully developed and excellently 
shown. For Scotch-grown Chrysanthemums Mr. 
Day’s exhibit was as good as any shown this season. 
Mr. James Briggs, who is Mr. Rushton’s successor 
at Cochno, Duntocher, comes in a close second, 
whilst Mr. D. Airdrie, gardener to J. H. W. Graham 
Esq., Larbert House, is a fairly close third. An 
exhibit in this class by Messrs. Pearsons, of Chilwell, 
was disqualified by the judges, owing to the size of 
their show board not being in accordance with 
the scheduled specification. The blooms staged 
were really very fine, Madame A. Chatin being an 
excellent specimen, but the strength of the dis¬ 
qualified board was not such as to have been likely 
to have disturbed the award of first prize. 
In the next important class for twenty-four 
Japanese, eighteen varieties, the competition was 
exceptionally strong, the first prize going to Mr. 
David Nicol, of Rossie, Forgandenny, who was 
fourth in the forty-eight class last week at Edin¬ 
burgh. The striking points here were Madame Car¬ 
not and Dorothy Shea, with Challenge, also in good 
form. Mr. James Duncan, gardener to Major Hunt 
Pittencriefl, Drumpellier, followed closely with the 
second award, while Mr. James Day was third. Mr. 
W. Weir, The Gardens, Acton Hall, Wrexham, also 
showed strongly, and provided an excellent entry. 
The chief blooms were Pankoucke, G. W. Childs, 
Charles Davis, and G. C. Schwabe in grand form. 
So good were the entries for this class that it formed 
one of the features of the exhibition, and occupied 
the double table staging across the entire breadth of 
the main hall. 
In the incurved section there was a comparatively 
small entry, but the blooms were of a high order of 
merit, and in several instances were on a par with 
the wonderful strength in evidence the previous 
week at Edinburgh. For eighteen incurved, of twelve 
varieties, Mr. James Day is again well ahead with a 
very beautiful board. Queen of England, Lord 
Alcester, and Baron Hirsch were well finished and 
bore the burden of the day. Mr. John Clarke, gar¬ 
dener to P. S. Roberts, Esq., Selkirk, was awarded 
second prize for eighteen blooms of rather smaller 
calibre. In the classes for six incurved there was a 
better competition. 
The hand bouquets, vases and sprays were a very 
pleasing feature. The best hand bouquet of Chry¬ 
santhemums with foliage at the exhibitor's discretion 
was staged by Mr. G. McIntyre, gardener to P. 
Buchanan, Esq., Rockend, Helensburgh, A delight 
