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point of expanding. They are pale in colour, with 
oblong red spots on the inner face of the sepals. 
The species is a native of Minorca, one ot the 
Balearic Isles, hence the name. Had the flowers 
come alone the plant would have had a better 
chance of passing through the winter like Jasminum 
nudiflorum and Chimonanthus fragrans, which take 
the advantage of every spell of mild weather to open 
a few flowers. 
LEUCOTHOE RACEMOSA. 
During May and June this low shrub is gay with its 
erect racemes of white flowers, but the bush is even 
more handsome in autumn when the leaves are dying 
off. The latter are lanceolate-elliptic, finely serrate, 
and not much larger than those of the common 
Myrtle, and when preparing to fall they first assume 
a deep bronzy-purple hue, changing to bright 
vermilion and dropping while of that brilliant tone. 
Where the leaves are heavily shaded they die off 
yellow, but they are very few, and the whole plant 
resembles a burning bush of great beauty during the 
month of November, when most deciduous trees 
except Oaks and Beeches are already bare. It 
belongs to the Heath family and is related to 
Andromeda. Other related plants behave much in 
the same way, including Ox3'dendron arboreum, 
another North American tree or large shrub which 
assumes a similar hue during October. A bed of 
plants of the Leucothoe under notice may be seen 
upon the grass in the Royal Gardens, Kew. 
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CHRYSANTHEMUM 
SHOWS. 
Leighton Buzzard. 
The annual exhibition of this Society was held on 
th^ gth inst., and again was very successful from all 
points of view. Besides the various subjects sent in 
for competition in the various classes, the show 
benefited largely by handsome contributions from 
Mr. James Smitl», gardener to Lord Rosebery, 
Mentmore, Mr. Jennings, gardener to Leopold de 
Rothschild, Esq., Ascott, Mr. Bloxholm, gardener to 
Sir Philip Buncombe, and Messrs. H. Lane & Son, 
The Nurseries, Berkhamstead. There was, as usual, 
a stall of bouquets, button-holes, cut Chrysanthe¬ 
mums, etc., which were offered for sale for the 
benefit of the Royal Gardeners’ Orphan Fund, in 
which the worthy gardener at Mentmore, Mr. Sm th, 
is deeply interested. The fitting up and arrange¬ 
ments were kindly undertaken by Mr. C. F. Ruggles, 
who worked hard to produce so satisfactory a result. 
The ladies presiding at the stall were Miss Shepherd, 
Miss Alice Shepherd (Bedford), Miss S. C. William¬ 
son, and Miss F. Williamson, and they had as 
assistants five little ladies—namely. Miss Edith 
Towers, Miss Ethel Towers, Miss Madeline Collier, 
Miss Millie Ruggles, and Miss Grace Rowe. The 
stall with its attendants made a very pretty picture, 
and the “ fair traders ” plied their wares vigorously 
during the afternoon and evening. At the close an 
auction was held of the flowers remaining at the 
stall, and the total amount realised for the Orphan 
Fund was 5s. 
Reigate. 
The Reigate and District Chrysanthemum Society 
held their first annual exhibition in the Public Hall, 
Reigate, on Friday, the loth inst., and was con¬ 
sidered by those competent to judge one of the finest 
shows yet seen in the South of England. The groups 
especially were of great excellence, and brought 
forth keen competition. The cut blooms too were 
very fine and the Reigate growers as a body are to 
be congratulated upon the quality of their exhibits, 
together with the way in which they conduct their 
shows, giving a portion in prizes, and handing each 
year a certain sum to the Gardeners’ Royal Benevo¬ 
lent Institution, and the Royal Gardeners’ Orphan 
Fund. The following are the principal prize 
winners : The chief group, 50 feet super, brought 
forth 5 lots. The first prize going to Mr. H. Bailey 
gardener to Mrs. W. L. Barday, The Briars, Reigate; 
second, Mr. G. Ormiston, gardener to Jeremiah 
Colman, Esq., Gatton Park, Reigate; third, Mr. 
J. Hoad, gardener to G. Simpson, Esq., Wray Park, 
Reigate; fourth, Mr. W. Hamilton, gardener to 
Mrs. Grice, Beechwood, Reigate. For a smaller 
group, not exceeding 30 feet, Mr. E. Tickner was 
awarded the first prize ; second, J. Dowell, gardener 
to John Hart, Esq., Lochinvar, Reigate ; third, 
Mr. W. Peters, gardener to W. Finch, Esq., Dun- 
croft Lodge, Reigate. For trained specimens, 
Messrs. Hamilton, Tickner, and Hayter were the 
principal prize winners. 
For thirty-six Japanese, distinct, it was a very 
close fight between Mr. C. J. Salter and Mr. C. 
Ritchings, the former winning by two points only ; 
bird, Mr. G. Steer, gardener to A. Mordan, Esq., 
Stone House, Reigate. For twenty-four Japanese, 
Mr. W. Slowgrove, gardener to Mrs. Crawford, 
Gatton Cottage, Reigate, was first with a very fine 
stand ; second, Mr. Hamilton ; third, Mr. J. Har¬ 
wood, gardener to A. J. Jack, Esq., Brightlands, 
Reigate; fourth, Mr. J. R. Cotton, gardener to E. 
Bell, Esq , Raglan Road, Reigate. Twelve found 
Mr. Ormiston to the front with a grand box, closely 
followed for second place by Mr. G. Smith, gardener 
to W. R. Ingles, Esq., Craigendowie, Reigate ; third, 
Mr. E. Tickner. Six Japanese, distinct, first, Mr. C.J 
Goldsmith ; second, Mr. W. Peters; third, Mr. S. J. 
Crofts, gardener to W. D. Freshfield, Esq., The 
Wilderness, Reigate. Six Japanese, one variety, 
called forth eleven lots, and Mr. Slowgrove’s Thun- 
bergs were the champions in the show. For twenty- 
four incurved, Mr. Ritchings was first, and Mr. 
Salter second. Twelve incurved; First, Mr. J. R. 
Cotton; second, Mr. Ormiston ; third, Mr. W. 
Hamilton. Six incurved, distinct: First, Mr. 
Slowgrove; second, Mr. G. Smith; third, Mr. W. 
Peters. Similar classes for reflexed, anemones and 
pompons were all keenly contested by the men whose 
names have already appeared. Table plants. Primu¬ 
las, Cyclamens and Poinsettias were exhibited in 
halt-dozens, and very strong competition ensued. 
The president’s prize of for the best six bush 
pompons, distinct, pots not to exceed 9 in. in 
diameter, anemones excluded, was won by Mr. G. 
Smith, gardener to W. R. Ingles, Esq., Craigen¬ 
dowie, Reigate. 
Eastbourne, 
This society had a very pretty little show, in the 
Floral Hall, Devonshire Park, and which was well 
attended. Groups were the leading feature, 
especially those of a mixed character. For a group 
of Chrysanthemums alone Mr. J. Carpenter, gardener 
to H, Dewhurst, Esq , was a good first. Mr. J. 
Morley, and Mr. J. Burr following. In a class for 
Chrysanthemums and Ferns, Mr. Fuller, gardener to 
J. Hooke, Esq., and Mr. Jupp, gardener to G. Boulton, 
Esq., both had very pretty combinations and won in 
the order given. Mr. Carpenter was also first for 
six specimen plants, and for six plants in six-inch 
pots. For six single Primulas, Mr. Morley took 
first; Mr. Jupp taking first for doubles. In a class 
for six table plants, Mr. Griffin, gardener to Mrs. 
Randall, and Mr. R. J. Burr, gardener to Mrs. 
Martin Sharp, were first and second respectively. 
Cut flowers : with 36 blooms, 18 Japanese and 18 
incurved. Mr. Jupp, gardener to G. Boulton, Esq., 
and Mr. Blake, gardener to F. C. S. Roper, Esq., 
were the successful competitors. Mr. Blake was 
also second for twenty-four incurved. For twenty- 
four Japanese, Mr. Fuller, and Mr. Blake were very 
close. Twelve incurved found Mr. Jupp and Mr. 
Griffin taking first and second respectively ; but for 
twelve Japanese, Mr. Jupp was beaten by the latter. 
For six pompons, and six Anemones, Mr. Holding 
and Mr, Blake were first and second. In the lower 
division a group of Chrysanthemums and other plants, 
but the former to predominate was very attttactive. 
Mr. Griffin was a good first and Mr. Fuller second, 
Mr. Mills and Mr. Archer were first and second for 
specimen plants. For twelve Japanese blooms, Mr. 
Mills, Mr. Fuller, and Mr. Burr won in the order 
given. Mr. Fuller also being second in that for 
twelve incurved, Mr. Golding taking first. — Ex. 
Cirencestep. 
The third annual exhibition of Chrysanthemums 
w'as held at the Corn Hall, on the 8th and gth inst., 
and proved to be the most successful show which the 
Society has held, so far as the exhibits were con¬ 
cerned ; but there was a slight falling off in the 
attendance on the first day compared with the pre¬ 
vious year. There was a slight increase in the 
entries, and most of the classes were well-contested, 
and in some very keen competition was noticed. 
The Japanese flowers were really good, but the 
incurved flowers were only moderate, generally 
speaking, although some stands contained really good 
and well-formed flowers. I noticed some good 
flowers in the boxes from Mr. Price, gardener to Mrs. 
Bulley, also one or two good ones from Mr. Elkins, 
gardener to M. A. Cator, Esq. These were the only 
exhibitors in the open class for twenty-four blooms, 
twelve Jap. and twelve incurved, and both showed 
very creditable stands. 
The specimen plants were a great improvement on 
those shown on previous occasions. The style of 
training was far more pleasing to the general 
public and the quality far superior. There were 
two competitors, viz., Mr. Orpit, gardener to Misses 
Brown, and Mr. Saunders, gardener to J. Tayor, 
Esq. There was a falling off in the large groups, 
there being only two exhibitors, viz., Mr. T. Arnold, 
gardener to Lord Bathurst, and Mr. Hyde, gardener 
to G. Larmer, Esq. Both were creditable groups, 
and that of Mr. Hyde contained some splendid 
flowers of W. Seward, J. Shrimpton, E. Molyneux, 
Jeanne Deleaux, &c. In the class for smaller groups, 
provided for amateurs, there was a spirited contest, 
which resulted in a victory for Mr. Green, closely 
followed by Mr. Warn of Felby, (gardener, Mr. 
Young) ; third, Mr. Mullings (gardener, Mr. Rouse). 
The cut flowers were moderately good, generally, 
but there was one exceptionally good box from E. A. 
Leatham, Esq,, (gardener, Mr. Exele). This was 
Viviand Morel. The colouring was good, and the 
flower well finished. The class for twenty-four 
blooms, to be exhibited by gardeners residing within 
a radius of ten miles, twelve Japs, and twelve in¬ 
curved, resulted in a victory for Mr. G, Price, 
gardener to Mrs. Bulley, who staged a fine lot. His 
Prince Alfred and Jean d’Arc, were very good indeed, 
and deserved the certificate which was awarded to 
this stand. Mr. D. Elkins, gardener to M. A. 
Cator, Esq., was placed second, and his stand also 
contained some fine flowers. For twelve incurved 
flowers, Mr. Price was again victorious, and Mr. 
Elkins, second. In the class for twelve Japanese 
Mr. Price was first, with the box of very fine Viviand 
Morel above mentioned, Mr. Exele was second. 
Groups of stove and greenhouse plants were well 
shown, Mr. T. Arnold, gardener to Lord Bathurst, 
being first; Mr. D. Elkins, second; and Mr. O. 
Orpett, third. Baskets of hardy autumn foliage and 
berries were numerous and attracted considerable 
attention, being quite a feature. Primulas, Bou- 
vardias, Poinsettias, vases of Chrysanthemums, 
bouquets, button-holes. Cyclamens, and table plants 
were all well shown. There was a splendid group of 
Chrysanthemums and miscellaneous stove and green¬ 
house plants set up not for competition by Messrs. J. 
Jefferies & Son, which was greatly admired, and re¬ 
flected great credit on the Messrs. Jefferies’ foreman, 
Mr. Dyer. 
The cottagers’ classes for specimen plants of Chry¬ 
santhemums brought out an enormous lot of good 
and well-grown plants, and the advance made during 
the three years which the Society has been in 
existence was very striking indeed. So good were 
some of the plants that it was questioned by some 
visitors whether they were really grown by cot¬ 
tagers. The vegetables were excellent in both the 
gardener class and cottagers’. 
Fruit was well shown, especially Grapes, those 
from Mrs. Bulley (gardener, Mr. G. Price) being 
excellent. Apples were, perhaps, not up to first- 
class style, neither were Pears, but we expect the 
season was responsible for this.— Visitor. 
Birkenhead. 
The seventh annual exhibition was held in Grange 
Road, Birkenhead, on the gth inst., and compared 
favourably with those held previously. The arrange¬ 
ments were very satisfactory and the show received 
the patronage of a large number of visitors. The 
open classes for cut flowers were not strongly con¬ 
tested, but the Japs, were generally good. H. R. 
Rodger, Esq., (gardener, Mr. Thomas Ranson) 
was first for eighteen ; and for twelve varieties A. S. 
Mather, Esq., Woolton, (gardener, Mr. H. Howard) 
staged a good box and scored first honours. The 
same order prevailed in the classes for eighteen and 
twelve incurved varieties, the flowers being of fair 
merit, the dozen especially being smart blooms. 
Mr. H. R. Rodger also won the first prize for twelve 
Japanese, and A. W. Pitt-Taylor, Esq., Rock Ferry, 
(gardener, Mr. James Bradshaw) was first for six 
varieties. For a group of Chrysanthemum plants 
arranged for effect, J. Jevons, Esq., Claughton, (Mr. 
A. Price, gardener), took the lead, with good 
flowers, but would have been better toned down 
with some kind of greenery. Single specimens of 
Palms and Cycads, Chinese Primulas, Cyclamen, 
Primula obconica. Mignonette, stove and greenhouse 
