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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
November 10, 1894. 
THE NATIONAL CHRYSANTHEMUM 
SOCIETY. 
The great event of the year for this Society is again 
a thing of the past. The opening day was splendid 
as far as weather was concerned, and a very large 
crowd of visitors attended during the day and 
evening. Judging from the behaviour of Chrysan¬ 
themums in many private collections, and the 
unfavourable season, it was evidently the opinion of 
many that there would be a falling off from the 
show this year, but in that everybody was agreeably 
surprised, for the exhibition on the whole was a 
splendid success. The incurved section was perhaps 
a little below the standard, but this was more than 
counterbalanced by the fineness of the Japanese 
varieties. Table and other decorations were a great 
feature of the show and seem to be expanding in 
interest. Competitive groups of Chrysanthemums 
were entirely wanting, and the general public was 
very much disappointed at this deficiency. Prizes 
were offered only to gardeners, but no entries were 
forthcoming. 
The National Competition of Chrysanthemum 
Societies brought out some magnificent exhibits, and 
the Challenge Trophy for forty-eight blooms was 
taken by the Bromley Chrysanthemum Society, 
Bromley, Kent. Nine names of the actual growers 
were upon the exhibition card. The twenty-four 
Japanese blooms were in many cases simply grand, 
and included Viviand Morel, Sunflower, Florence 
Davis, Charles Davis, Etoile de Lyon, Duke of York, 
Mrs. C. H. Payne, John Shrimpton, Mademoiselle 
Marie Hoste, Louise Boehmer, Mademoiselle 
Therese Rey, Col. W. B. Smith, Gloire de 
Rocher, Princess May, E. Molyneux, Ada Prass, 
Avalanche, Miss Minnie Scott, pale yellow with a 
bronzy-red centre and handsome, Standard White, 
Mrs. Falconer Jameson, Kentish Yellow, Mons. 
Panchouke, Boule d’Or, and G. C. Schwabe. The 
incurved varieties were not up to the same standard, 
but included good blooms of Empress of India, 
Princess of Wales, Brookleigh Gem, M. P. Mar- 
tignat, Lord Alcester, Violet Tomlin, Lord Wolseley, 
Madame Darrier, Bella Wilson, John Doughty, 
Mons. R. Bahuant, Alfred Lyne, Mrs. Coleman, 
Queen of England, and others. Several of them 
were not very full in the centre. This is the first 
year the Bromley Society has been affiliated with 
the National Chrysanthemum Society, and has 
entered the competition. The second award was 
taken by the Havant Chrysanthemum Society, five 
growers having contributed to the exhibit. Some of 
the best Japanese blooms in this case were Etoile 
de Lyon, Mrs. C. H. Payne, Col. W. B. Smith, 
Princess May, Sunflower, Mademoiselle Marie 
Hoste, and Incendrie. The blooms in many cases 
were weaker than those of the first prize exhibit. 
Amongst the incurved varieties, Golden Empress, 
John Doughty, Alfred Salter, White Empress, Lord 
Alcester, and Princess of Wales were good. The 
third award went to the St. Neot’s Amateur and 
Cottage Horticultural Society, which had fine 
blooms in Mrs. E. W. Clarke, Mrs. C. H. Payne, 
Viscountess Hambleden, Charles Davis, W. H. 
Lincoln, and C. Shrimpton. The incurved varieties 
were small but neat in many cases. There were five 
entries in this class. 
The premier award, the Holmes Memorial Chal¬ 
lenge Cup for thirty-six incurved varieties, was taken 
by Mr. W. Mease, gardener to A. Tate, Esq., Down¬ 
side, Leatherhead. Many of his blooms were of 
large size, including Golden Empress, John Lam¬ 
bert, Robert Petfield, Violet Tomlin, Jeanne d’Arc, 
Mons. R. Bahuant, Noel Pragnell. Alfred Salter, 
Ami Hoste, Mrs. Heale, J. Kearn, Empress of 
India, Queen of England, and Empress Eugenie, all 
of which were very neat. Mr. W. H. Lees, gardener 
toF. A. Bevan, Esq., Trent Park, New Barnet, took 
the second place with considerably smaller blooms, 
though generally very fresh and neat. Mr. J. 
Meyers, gardener to the Earl of Sandwich, Hinching- 
broke, Huntingdon, took the third award with even, 
but sometimes very small flowers. The Holmes 
Memorial Challenge Cup for forty-eight Japanese 
varieties and the other prizes brought out eleven 
exhibits of great merit. The cup was awarded to 
Mr. W. H. Lees, who had magnificent blooms of 
Miss Dorothy Shea, Viscountess Hambleden, Prim¬ 
rose League, H. L. Sunderbruch, Charles Davis, M. 
E. A. Carriere, Madame Chas. Capitante, Mr. E. G. 
Whittle, Niveus, Madame Ad. Chatin, Mrs. E. W. 
Clarke, Sunflower, Mrs. C. H. Payne, John 
Shrimpton, and others too numerous to mention. 
Mr. W. Mease had also a grand exhibit, and 
specially noticeable were Vicountess Hambleden, 
Charles Davis, Dorothy Shea, Etoile de Lyon, Sun¬ 
flower, Mrs. F. Jameson, and others. The third 
place was taken by W. H. Fowler, Esq., Claremont, 
Taunton, the bulk of whose blooms were very evenly 
proportional in size and quality. The fourth place 
was accorded to Mr. Wm. Wells, Earlswood 
Nurseries, Redhill, Surrey. Many of his blooms 
were highly coloured. 
The leading award for twenty-four incurved varieties 
was accorded to Mr. G. Ring, gardener to M. Jenks, 
Esq., Canons Park, Edgware, Middlesex. He had 
some large blooms, but not very high in the centre. 
The second prize went to Mr. Thos. Robinson, gar¬ 
dener to W. Lawrence, Esq., J.P., Elsfield House, 
Hollingbourne, near Maidstone, who had small but 
neat and pretty flowers. Messrs. Hobday & Son, 
nurserymen, Cambridge, were third. The best 
exhibit of twelve incurved blooms was that exhibited 
by Mr. W. Higgs, gardener to J. B. Hankey, Esq., 
Fetcham Park, Leatherhead, who had grand blooms 
of Queen of England, John Lambert, Baron Hirsch, 
and others. Mr. B. Calvert, gardener to Archer 
Houblon, Esq., Hallingbury Place, Bishops Stort- 
ford, was a very good second with large and neat 
blooms Mr. H. A. Page, gardener to F. Crisp, 
Esq., White House, New Southgate, N,, took the 
third place; and Mr. A. Jones, gardener to'Miss 
Weyburn, Hadley Manor, Barnet, came in fourth. 
The first prize for six blooms of one sort was taken 
by Mr. W. Collins, gardener to J. W. Calile, Esq., 
Ponsbourne Park, Hertford, with Queen of England. 
Mr. B. Calvert was second with Miss M. A. Haggas ; 
and Mr. A. Jones took the third place. 
The special prize offered by Mr. H. J. Jones, 
Lewisham, for twelve Japanese blooms brought out 
some fine exhibits, the best of which was that shown 
by Mr. W. Messenger, gardener to C. H. Berners, 
Esq., Wolverstone Park, Ipswich ; his blooms of 
Viviand Morel, Etoile de Lyon, and Waban were of 
enormous size. Mr. A. Sturt, gardener to N. L. 
Cohen, Esq., Englefield Green, Surrey, was a very 
good second, his flowers being highly coloured. 
Mr. B. -Calvert was third; and Mr. A. J. Driver, 
gardener to Mrs. Davies, Bridgend House, Stone¬ 
haven, took the fourth award. All four were 
splendid exhibits. For six white Japanese blooms 
of one variety Mr. J. Sandford, gardener to G. W. 
Wright-Ingle, Esq., Wood House, North Finchley, 
took the first prize with Avalanche. Mr. Calvert 
took the second place with Stanstead White; and 
Mr. R. Jones, gardener to C. A. Smith Ryland, Esq., 
Barford Hill, Warwick, took the third place with 
fine blooms of Mademoiselle Therese Rey. Mr. 
J. Sandford had the best six Japanese blooms other 
than white in finely coloured specimens of Charles 
Davis. Mr, Mease followed with grand blooms of 
Sunflower, and the third place was taken by Mr. 
Chas. Cox, gardener to John Trotter, Esq., Brickinden 
Grange, Hertford. For six incurved Japanese 
varieties Mr. A. J. Driver took the leading place 
with fine blooms, including Lord Brooke. Mr. B. 
Calvert was second, and Mr. H. Lodge, gardener to 
the Rev. J. Menet, Bishops Stortford, was third. 
Mr. Philip Plumb, gardener to G. J. Beer, Esq., 
Biskra, Langley Park, Watford, Herts, was the only 
exhibitor of six hairy petaled varieties, showing Mrs. 
Trelease, Hairy Wonder, and other well-known 
varieties, and received the first prize. The Silver 
Cup offered by Major A. Collis Browne, and other 
prizes brought some fine exhibits of twenty-four 
Japanese varieties. The leading honours were taken 
by Mr. W. H. Lees, whose exhibit was again very 
superior. Mr. W. Allan, gardener to Lord Suffield, 
Gunton Park, Norwich, took the second award with 
two fine stands, Mr. W. Higgs was a good third, and 
the fourth prize was taken by Mr. W. Collins, who 
had the best reflexed blooms with Cullingfordi, Dr. 
Sharp, and several varieties of the Christina type. 
Mr. W. Skeggs, gardener to A. Moseley, Esq., West 
Lodge, Barnet, Herts, had the best twelve Japanese 
Anemone blooms, showing fine samples of M. 
Dupanloup, Jeanne Marty, Nelson, M. Panckoucke, 
and others. Mr. R. C. Northcuff took the second 
place, and Mr. J. Milner, gardener to Mrs. W. A. 
Higgs, Willenhall Park, Barnet, came in third. The 
class for twenty-four large flowered Anemone blooms 
brought out many fine entries. Mr. W. Skeggs 
took the leading award with fine blooms of 
Mademoiselle Nathalie Brun, Delaware, Queen 
Elizabeth, M. Dupanloup, and others. Mr. J. 
Milner took the second place. Mr. A. Ives, gardener 
to E. C. Jukes, Esq., Hadley Lodge, Barnet, had 
the best Anemone blooms in the class from which 
Japanese Anemone blooms were excluded, and was 
followed by Mr. W. Skeggs. The first award 
for twelve Anemone Pompons was taken by Mr. 
J. Meyers, whose blooms were large and of good 
form. He was followed by Mr. W. Aldridge, gar¬ 
dener to J. Lacey, Esq., Springfield, Palmers Green, 
N. Mr. Chas. Brown, gardener to R. Henty, Esq., 
Langley House, Abbots Langley, Herts, had the 
best Pompons grown without disbudding, and very 
artistic they were. Mr. T. L. Turk, gardener to W. 
T. Boney, Esq., Cholmeley Lodge, Highgate, was 
second. Mr. T. Caryer, gardener to A. G. Meissener, 
Esq., Weybridge, took the leading award for twelve 
Pompons, three blooms of each ; his blooms were 
very large. Mr. T. L. Turk was a good second. Mr. 
G. Petfield, gardener to A. J. Thornhill, Esq., had 
the best six incurved blooms of 1892 or 1893. He 
was followed by Mr. J. Agate, Havant. 
The amateurs’ classes were well represented, and 
the tea service offered by Mr. J. A. Restall for twenty- 
four Japanese blooms was taken by Mr. John 
Horril, The Workhouse, Havants, Hants., whose 
blooms were of good average and equal size. He 
was followed by Mr. Henry Love, 1, Melville 
Terrace, Sandown, Isle of Wight, with a very 
respectable lot. Mr. Alfred Holmes, Fort Grange, 
Gosport, was third. Mr. F. Durrant, 4, New Road, 
Ware, had the best six incurved blooms. Mr. Alfred 
Holmes was the only exhibitor of twelve incurved 
blooms in this division. Mr. Henry Love had the 
best twelve Japanese blooms, showing well- 
grown even specimens. Arthur Stammers, Esq., 
Knowles, Maldon, Essex, took the second place. G. 
E. Piddington, Esq., Orchard House, Leigh, Essex, 
had the best six showing several grand specimens. 
Mr. H. Lee, 3, Toronto Place, Morland Road, Gos¬ 
port, was a good second. For six blooms of one 
variety, Mr. Henry Love took the first place with 
Sunflower. Mr. J. Stredwick, Silverhill, St. 
Leonards-on-Sea, was second with Avalanche. In 
the class for single-handed gardeners and amateurs, 
Mr. T. L. Turk had the best twelve incurved 
blooms. Mr. E. Tickner, gardener to J. Watney, 
Esq., Shermanbury House, Reigate, was second. 
Mr. T. L. Turk again came to the front for six 
incurved blooms. The twelve Japanese blooms 
shown by Edwin Smith, Esq., Ingleside, Chatham, 
were particularly fine, taking the first prize. Mr. 
E. Tickner was second, but came to the front with 
six blooms. Edward Mawley, Esq., Rosebank, 
Berkhamstead, was first in this case. In the Metro¬ 
politan classes Mr. F. Bingham, Stoke Newington, 
had the best six incurved blooms. The first prize 
for twelve Japanese varieties went to Mr. W. Davis, 
gardener to W, F. Darnell, Esq., Devonshire House, 
Stamford Hill, N., whose blooms were of good 
average merit. Mr. F. Bingham was second. Mr. 
W. Beech, gardener to L. Seligman, Esq., Hertford 
House, South Kensington, had the best six blooms. 
The greenhouse offered by Messrs. Sam Deards 
& Co., in the amateurs’ classes, for twelve incurved 
varieties was taken by Mr. John Horril. Some 
prizes were offered in four classes by Mr. H. J. 
Jones and friends; and the first award for twelve 
Japanese varieties went toMr. C. F. Yeomans, Avenue 
Villa, Hounslow. Mr. W. Amies, South Ashford, 
Kent, was second. Mr. A. E. Botwright, 45, Mar¬ 
gravine Gardens, West Kensington, had the best six 
blooms; and Mr. R. E. Wilson, 32, Margravine 
Gardens, was second. 
Trained specimens were not very numerous, but 
the six plants shown by Mr. D. Donald, gardener to 
J. G. Barclay, Esq., Leyton, demonstrated what 
can be done by an euthusiast, even in an unfavour¬ 
able season. His plants were semi-globular masses 
of bloom, the varieties shown being Chinaman, 
Wm. Tricker, Margott, White Cristine, Florence 
Piercy, and Pink Cristine, all of which elicited much 
admiration from the public. The same exhibitor 
was awarded the first prizes for four standard 
trained specimens, and six trained Pompons, all of 
which were wonderful examples of skill and 
assiduous industry. The first prize for six plants of 
single Chrysanthemums was awarded to Mr. W. 
Wells, Rose Pink, Miss Rose, and Mary Anderson 
being fine. Mr. Davey, gardener to C. C. Paine, 
Esq., Cedar House, Stamford Hill, had the best 
pyramidally-trained specimen, the best four trained 
