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November 26, 1892. 
the highest satisfaction. Fruit was also very good. 
Among the prize winners were Mr. Murray, Park 
Hall; Mr. Leslie, Pitcullen House; Mr. Mclndoe, 
Hutton Hall, and others. Vegetables.—There was a 
very good show of them, and for the collections Mr. 
T. Fender, Crieff, was first. Bouquets.—A fair 
competition with these, but nothing exceptional in 
taste was displayed. Table Elecoration.—We only 
saw one, and it had nothing special in taste. It seems 
a pity that this is not more encouraged in Edinburgh 
shows. An exhibit from Messrs. R. Sankey & Co., 
Bulwell Potteries, Nottingham ; a collection of Apples 
from the Agricultural Department of the Government 
Nova Scotia; Messrs. Pitcher & Manda, Kent ; and 
Mr. H. J. Jones, Lewisham, were awarded Silver 
Medals. A Gold Medal was awarded to The “ Stott ” 
Distributor Company, Manchester. Mr. Welsh 
(the chairman), Mr. Mackenzie, Mr. Dunn, Mr. 
Laird, and the rest of the committee deserve the 
thanks of all horticulturists for their labours and 
enterprise.— J. Gameron, Cargilfield,. 
Wimbledon. 
The annual Chrysanthemum Show was held in the 
large Drill Hall on the 15th and 16th inst., both days 
being deplorably wet, indeed could hardly have 
been worse, and militated so much against the 
attendance of the public that the takings must have 
been small indeed. It is feared that many other 
shows will have been found to suffer in the same 
way. The chief feature of interest at Wimbledon 
attached to the competition for the handsome 
Challenge Vase, which Mr. Mease, gardener to A. 
Tate, Esq., Dowmside, Leatherhead, had won twice 
previously, and a third win would enable him to 
retain it for good. That he accomplished, though 
not too easily, for there were some formidable com¬ 
petitors to contend with. The class was for twenty- 
four Japanese and twenty-four incurved blooms, and 
it is no exaggeration to say that of the latter finer or 
better finished has not been staged this year; that 
fact was universally admitted by growers. Mr. 
Mease had in these Lord Alcester, 4J in. deep, the 
premier flower of the section, M.A.Bahuant Mrs.Cole¬ 
man, Hero of Stoke Newington, John Lambert, etc., 
all superb flowers. Of Japs, he had Viviand Morel, 
the premier of that section, J. S. Dibben’s Violet Rose, 
J. C. Schwabe, Mdlle. Marie Hoste, etc., very fine. 
Mr. Carpenter, gardener to Major Collis Browne, By¬ 
fleet,was second. Mr.Richings.Reigate,was third. Mr 
Mease was again first with twelve incurved blooms 
and twelve Japs., Mr. Carpenter being second. Again 
in the class for twelve incurved Mr. Mease was 
first, showing fine Robert Cannell, Princess of Wales, 
etc., Mr. Carpenter again being second. The same 
result happened in the class for twelve Japanese, so 
closely did these two leading growers tread on each 
others heels, but Mr. Mease would not be beaten. 
It is not always that such success attends upon 
one grower, but the Downside man was certainly in 
very fine form this year, as he took the Kingston 
Challenge Cup also the week previously. Mr. 
Bradford, gardener to W. H. Hall, Esq., Addington, 
had the best group of Chrysanthemums in pots, 
Messrs. Bateman & Sons, Merton, coming second. 
Mr. Bradford’s plants were well flowered but too 
tall; that should be esteemed with ill favour by 
judges of these groups. The best miscellaneous 
group, one of the ordinary winter pattern, came from 
Mr. Lane, gardener to R. Dean, Esq., Wimbledon, 
Mr. Bradford being second. From Messrs. D. S. 
Thompson & Sons, nurserymen, came a very fine 
and attractive group of plants; also from Messrs. 
E. D. Shuttleworth & Co., Peckham Rye; and 
Messrs. Sheahan, North, Bateman, etc., had good 
groups. Mr. Mease had the best six double Primu¬ 
las, finely flowered plants of White Lady, Marchio¬ 
ness of Exeter, etc. Mr. F. Ware, gardener to L. 
Waller, Esq., had the prettiest-dressed mixed basket 
of plants ; Mr. Bateman a lot of beautiful Celosias; 
Mr. McGregor, gardener to Dowager Lady Hay, the 
best table plants ; and Mr. Chandler, gardener to 
Canon Haygarth, the best berried plants in 
really first-rate Solanums. There were good Grapes, 
Pears, Apples, and vegetables, and the show was 
probably the best seen at Wimbledon at this season 
of the year. 
Lewes. 
This show was held in the Corn Exchange on the 
16th and 17th November, and was the best ever held 
n the county town of Sussex. The quality of the 
blooms was first-rate, and in many classes the com¬ 
petition was so keen as to give the judges a task 
lasting upwards of half-an-hour to decide upon first 
and second. In such cases it is an honour to be 
beaten. The chief prize winners were the following ; 
—Four pyramid plants, first, Air. Smith, gardener to 
C. R. Kemp, Esq., Bedford Lodge, who also took 
first for four dwarf trained and for four standards. 
Mr. Brooker, gardener to J. Every, Esq., was a close 
second to Mr. Smith. For six untrained Pompons 
and twelve untrained large flowering plants, Mr. E. 
Stidworthy, gardener to J. Adames, Esq., was first in 
both classes, Mr. Smith, Mr. Dedman, and Mr. E. 
Brooker following. For the best group (60 ft.), Mr. 
G. Carvil, School Hill, took first with a grandly 
arranged group, heavily banked with moss around 
the outside pots ; Mr. J. Edwards second; Mr. E. 
Funnell third ; Mr. Bedford fourth (extra prize). 
Cut blooms (open), twenty-four incurved ; first, Air. 
J. Wallis, gardener to J. Mews, Esq ; second, Mr. 
Sayers, gardener to Mrs. Cook; third, Mr. Jupp, 
gardener to G. Boulton, Esq., all with grand lots of 
almost equal quality. The class for twenty-four 
Japanese was also stoutly contested, eventually 
falling as below; first, Air. AVallis, gardener to J. 
Alews, Esq., with grand blooms of Mrs. C. W. 
Wheeler, Etoile de Lyon, Louis Bcehmer, Coronet, 
Sunflower, and Eynsford White; second, Air. C, 
Sayers, gardener to Airs. Cook ; third, Mr. J. Blake, 
gardener to F. S. Roper, Esq.; fourth, Mr. G. 
Helman, gardener to Viscount Gage, Firle Park. 
Fruit was a strong feature, and brought out good 
competition. Three bunches Grapes, black or white: 
first, Mr. E. Stidworthy, gardener to J. Adames, 
Esq.; second, Mr. Gose, Polegate ; third, Air. Smith, 
gardener to C. R. Kemp, Esq. Three dishes of 
dessert Apples brought together upwards of twenty 
lots, Air. Helman, gardener to Viscount Gage, Air. 
W. Alanton, and Mr. J. Hopkins winning in the 
above order. Three dishes of culinary Apples were 
awarded as follows : first, Air. Blake, second, Mr. 
Hopkins; third, Air. Geale ; fourth, Air. Helman 
(extra). The best tray of vegetables saw' nine com¬ 
petitors, all very close to one another : first, Air. 
Collins, gardener to J. Fairs, Esq.; second, Mr, 
AVatkins; third, Mr. Alanton; fourth (extra), Mr. 
J. H. Geale; Air. Helman being highly commended, 
Primulas and Cyclamen were well shown, and there 
were many special prizes offered by gentlemen and 
also by some of the leading seedsmen. Among the 
exhibits not for competition were a good collection 
of fruit from Alessrs. Cheal & Sons; floral arrange¬ 
ments from Alessrs. Kenward & Son, Lewes, and 
Alessrs. Wheatley & Co. Air. Dedman exhibited 
the finest specimen of Sparmania Africana I have 
seen. Air. Thomas, gardener to Lady Shelly, had a 
good collection of fruit.— Experience. 
Reigate and Di.trict. 
The fourth annual show of the Reigate Society was 
held on the nth inst., and it was considered by com¬ 
petent judges to be the best from all points of the 
series, and one that would compare favourably with 
any show in the South of England. It also enjoys 
the unique distinction of combining charity with 
the encouragement of Chrysanthemum culture, in 
that it guarantees each year a substantial sum to the 
Gardeners’ Royal Benevolent Institution and the 
Gardeners’ Orphan Fund. The weather on the 
whole was favourable, and there was a large attend¬ 
ance of visitors, especially in the evening. 
For groups not exceeding 50 ft. super, Air. J. 
Brown, gardener to Airs. A. J. Waterlow, secured 
the first prize and the National Chrysanthemum 
Society’s Certificate of Merit; second, Mr. H. 
Bailey, gardener to W. L. Barclay, Esq.; third, Air. 
J. Hoad, gardener to G. Simpson, Esq.; fourth, Air. 
A. Hayter, gardener to Lady H. Somerset. For a 
group not exceeding 30 ft., Air. W. Peters, gardener 
to W. Finch, Esq., took the first prize and the 
National Society’s Certificate of Alerit; Air. E. 
Tickner, gardener to J. Watney, Esq., being second. 
For trained specimens there were six classes, and all 
of them well filled. Air. W. Hamilton, Air. J. Brown, 
Air. A. Hayter, Air. E. Tickner, and Air. Smith 
were the principal winners. For thirty-six Japanese 
blooms, distinct, Mr. C. Ritchings, gardener to Dr. 
Frankland, came in first; and Mr. C. J. Salter, 
gardener to T. B. Haywood, Esq., second. Twenty- 
four Japanese, distinct : first, Air. G. Ormiston, 
gardener to J. Colman, Esq.; second, Air. Hayter; 
third. Air. H. Bailey; fourth, Air. J. R. Cotton, 
gardener to E. Bell, Esq. Twelve Japanese: first, 
Air. E. Tickner; second, Air. Hamilton; third, Air. 
Slowgrove, gardener to Mrs. Crawford ; fourth, Air. 
J. Hoad. Six Japanese: first, Air. W. Peters, 
gardener to W. Finch, Esq. ; second, Air. G. Smith, 
gardener to W. R. Inglis, Esq.; third, Mr. J. S. Crofts, 
gardener to W. D. Freshfield, Esq. Six blooms of 
one variety : first. Air. C. Ritchings; second, Mr. J. 
Brown; third, Air. A. Hayter. Twenty-four in¬ 
curved: first, Mr. C. Ritchings; second, Air. C. J. 
Salter. Twelve incurved: first. Air. C. Blurton, 
gardener to H. Cosmo Bonsor, Esq., M.P.; second, 
Air. G. Ormiston; third, Air. J. R. Cotton. Six 
incurved: first, Air. Hamilton; second, Air. W. 
Peters ; thirj, Air. J. Hoad. Six incurved blooms 
of one variety : first, Air. C. Ritchings ; second, Air. 
G. Ormiston; third, Mr. W. Slowgrove. There 
were many other classes for reflexed, Anemones, 
and Pompons, table plants, Primulas, Bush Chry¬ 
santhemums, and Poinsettias, and in each class 
there was keen competition. Special prizes were 
given by the president, J. Colman, Esq . for table 
decorations of Chrysanthemums only, and these 
were taken by Air. R. V. Smith, gardener to G. 
Taylor, Esq., and Aliss Watney. The best Japanese 
and incurved flower in the exhibition were both 
shown by Mr. Ritchings. 
Bournemouth. 
The Bournemouth Chrysanthemum Show Com¬ 
mittee is to be congratulated on having had this year 
one of the very best displays in the south of England. 
It was held in the beautiful winter garden of the Alont 
Dore Hotel, a structure which affords ample space 
for the effective display of the exhibits, while pro¬ 
viding for their being seen by a large company with¬ 
out an undue amount of crushing. On both days 
the attendance w r as very large, and I understand that 
although the expenditure was heavy the balance was 
again on the right side. The specially noticeable 
feature of the show was the groups, of which there 
were no less than sixteen. The first prize lot 
contained many grand blooms, and the arrangement 
was very good indeed. The grouping in the second 
best was also very fine, and the plants much dw'arfer, 
but the blooms were not so highly finished. The 
premier bloom was an enormous and well finished 
one of Viviand Alorel ; and I noticed also some 
grand ones of Airs. Alpheus Hardy. The Aluscat 
Grapes deserve special mention, as also does a large 
wreath made by Miss Watkins, one half of which 
was made of white flowers and the other of high 
coloured ones. The effect was very good.— Con. 
ORCHID NOTES AND GLEANINGS, 
The Orchid Grower's Calendar. 
Cattleya House. —If not already done every bit of 
whitening that was put on the glass to break the sun’s 
rays during summer where it was impracticable to 
use blinds should now be washed off, so as to allow 
the plants all the light possible during the winter 
months. The glass of all our houses has been 
thoroughly washed down both inside and out during 
the past week ; and plants that have been located 
during the summer and early autumn months in the 
cool houses have been returned to their winter 
quarters, such as Odontoglossum Harryana, Alasde- 
vallia chimaera, AI. toverensis, etc., which we winter 
in the Cattleya house. 
L.elia Gouldiana, just now in flower, reminds 
one of a small form of Laelia autumnalis, except that 
the side lobes of the lip are rose-purple instead of 
white as in L. autumnalis. It is no doubt nearer to 
the latter species than is Laelia Crawshayana, and 
which it somew'hat resembles in habit of growth, 
but the flowers of L. Crawshayana are much deeper 
in colour. The lip, too, is not reflexed at the tip as 
in Gouldiana, but is nearly flat and in shape like the 
broad part of an ordinary tea spoon handle. Basket 
culture suits both of these Laelias well, very little 
compost being required. Peat and moss in equal 
parts suits them well. 
Lycaste lanipes will now be pushing up its 
numerous spikes. Ours have done remarkably well 
this season, having made enormous bulbs and foliage 
more like that of a Peristeria. We grow it in a com¬ 
post of loam, peat, leaf soil, and sand, and when in 
good health it will produce twefc'e to fifteen of its 
creamy-white flowers to a bulb. Wood-lice are fond 
of the tips of the spikes in the young state, and 
should be trapped by placing pieces of Pctatos 
hollowed out and the hollow side put downward. 
