November 13, 1897. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
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Rink on the above date when beautiful weather pre¬ 
vailed and drew out a large concourse of visitors. 
The exhibits were admirably arranged under the 
direction of the secretary, Mr. Fuidge and his staff. 
The flowers were brilliant, gorgeous, and richly 
varied. The number of entries was about equal to 
those of previous occasions, but the quality was 
better and competition keener. Improvements were 
visible amongst the exhibits shown by amateurs. A 
fine collection of Chrysanthemums was shown by 
J. C. E. d’Esterre, Esq., Elmfield, Millbrook Road. 
Mr. J. Agate, Havant, showed a beautiful new 
incurved bloom named Mrs. N. Molyneux. Her 
Majesty the Queen (gardener, Mr. Owen Thomas), 
was an exhibitor. Mr. Wills, of Winchester Road, 
Shirley, and Mr. B. Ladhams, Shirley, had non¬ 
competitive exhibits. Sir Samuel Montagu, Bart., 
M.P., exhibited Palms and Chrysanthemums. 
Councillor W. F. G. Sprarger, Springhill, sent a fine 
group of Chrysanthemums and Ferns. Messrs. 
Toogood & Sons staged a taking exhibit, accom¬ 
panied by another of the renowned speciality, Pure 
Ichthemic Guano. Alderman W. H. Rogers, J.P., 
Red Lodge, lent a quantity of shrubs for decorative 
purposes. 
BRIGHTON. —November 2nd and 3rd. 
The annual show of the Brighton and Sussex Horti¬ 
cultural Society was held on the above dates in the 
Dome and Corn Exchange, Brighton. The entries 
exceeded 600 in number, being sixty-five in advance 
of last year, and taking it altogether the fixture was 
a conspicuous success. The Silver-Gilt Medal 
presented by Mr. H. J. Jones, of Lewisham, and a 
prize of £3 for the best circular group, 12 ft. in 
diameter, of Chrysanthemums was carried off 
triumphantly by Mr. G. Miles, Dyke Road, Brighton. 
To this exhibitor also went the first award for a 
sroa’ler group of similar material; and the piece of 
plate, given by Mr. Alfred Bunting for an artistically 
set up collection of cut Chrysanthemums. 
A piece of plate value £3 3s., presented by Messrs. 
Folkard &jSons, for a circular group, 9ft. in diameter, 
was won by Mr. W. E. Anderson, gardener to Mr. 
B. Parish, Preston Park Avenue, Brighton. 
In the classes for cut Chrysanthemums, Mr. J. R. 
Heasman, gardener to Mrs. Osley, Turner’s Hill, 
staged a grand exhibit of thirty-six cut blooms of 
Japanese varieties, winning thereby the first prize, 
viz., the president’s Silver Challenge Bowl, the 
society’s Silver Medal, and £3 in money. Mr. 
Heasman was also second for twelve and six 
incurved, six reflexed, and six yellow Japanese; and 
first for six Japanese of any other colour than 
yellow. 
Mr. E. Meachen, gardener to Mrs. Armstrong, of 
Withdeane, was another heavy winner, for there fell 
to his share two first prizes, two seconds, and four 
thirds. Mr. J. Hill, gardener to Mr. W. Clarkson 
Wallis, V/ithdeane, won no fewer than five firsts, 
three seconds, and two thirds. Mr. T. Fairs, 
gardener to Mr. R. Cowes, Hassocks, was credited 
with two firsts, three seconds, and a third. 
Other successful exhibitors included Mr. Bonson 
Lister, gardener to E. A. Wallis, Esq., Brighton ; 
Mr. G. House, gardener to Sir F. Mowatt, C.B., 
Patcbam ; Mr. T. Dancy, Horsham ; Mr. W. Wallis, 
Hartfield; Mr. G. Duncan, Horsham; Mr. C. 
Short, Worthing; Mr. J. Harris, Arundel; Mr. R. 
Botting, Henfield ; Mr. James Pearl, Patcham ; Mr. 
William Taylor, Forest Hill; Mr. J. Bunney, 
Hassocks; and Mr. G. Goldsmith, Horsham. 
Fruit and vegetables were well in evidence, and 
many of the exhibitors mentioned above there 
gained further laurels. 
WEST KENT. — Nov. 2nd and 3rd. 
The twentieth anniversary of this popular local show 
was held in the Public Hall, Bexley Heath, on the 
above dates. There was a good attendance in the 
afternoon and evening, when a good string band was 
in attendance. 
Amongst the special prizes we noticed the Com¬ 
memoration Prize, a handsome marble clock, value 
£6, which was taken by Mr. J. Simon, gardener to 
N. W. Man, Esq., Bexley, with twenty-four blooms 
of Japanese in eighteen varieties. The second prize 
went to Mr. H. Hart, gardener to W. T. Holland, 
Esq , Bexley. 
- The schedule, which was a large one for a local 
show, contained in all sixty-one classes, all of which 
were competed for. For a table of twenty-four cut 
Chrysanthemums arranged for effect with foliage 
plants,the first prize was taken by Mr. E. Russell, gar¬ 
dener to T. Pim, Esq., Crayford. For a group with 
foliage plants and Ferns, D-sbape, Mr. Wakeham, 
gardener to Mrs. Bean, Darsom, took the lead. Mr. 
A. Tomalin, gardener to S. White, Esq., Oakwood, 
was second. The president’s prize for twenty-four 
blooms, Japanese and incurved, eighteen varieties, 
was secured by Mr. E. Russell, who was first. He 
was followed by Mr. J. Wakeham ; and in the third 
place by Mr. J. Simon. Twelve incurved blooms were 
weak, Mr. J. Simon being second; and Mr. A. 
Tomalin, third. The six blooms, incurved, were a 
very strong class, and gave the judges some work to 
decide, all being very good, Mr. Wakeham and Mr. 
Simon dividing the honours. 
For groups of Chrysanthemums covering a space 
of 8 ft. by 5 ft., edged with foliage and Ferns, the lead 
was taken by Mr. H. J. Nolis, gardener to C. 
Holme, Esq., Upton. For pot plants, Mr. Bald¬ 
win, East Wickham, was first. Mr. J. Wakeham 
was first in an open prize competition for a mag¬ 
nificent hand bouquet, which consisted of a fine 
collection of Orchids, Mr. Tomalin being second. 
Mr. Parris, of Bexley Heath, staged some handsome 
specimens of brides’ bouquets, and funeral wreaths, 
for which he is so famous, He also showed Ferns 
and foliage plants not for competition. 
Amongst the fruit competitors, Mr. Wakeham had 
it nearly all his own way, taking first for black 
Grapes, table and kitchen Apples, and Pears. For 
vegetables, Mr. E. Russell was champion. There 
was a good show of cottagers’ produce of vegetables, 
of which Potatos were well grown. We noticed the 
Ichthemic Guano Co. had attractive stands of their 
speciality, and we learned that many of the exhibits 
were grown with this popular fertiliser. 
We wish the West Kent Society continued success. 
The judges were Mr. James Hudson, gardener to 
Messrs, de Rothschild, Gunnersbury House, Acton ; 
and Mr. C. Beckett, gardener to Sir W. G. Pearce, 
Chilton Lodge, Hungerford. 
TEIGNMOUTH.— November 3rd. 
Under the auspices of the Teignmouth Gardeners’ 
Mutual Improvement Society this show was held on 
Wednesday, November 3rd. 
The judges were Mr. Powell, of Powderham ; Mr. 
W. Swan, of Bystock, Exmouth ; and Mr. Lock, of 
Crediton. The table decorations were judged by 
Mrs. Gulson, Gorway; Mrs. J. R. Morrison, 
Yannon ; and Miss Powell Williams, Alwyns. 
Among the exhibitors not for competition was 
noticed a stand by the Ichthemic Guano Company, 
tastefully arranged by Messrs. W. Hannaford & Son, 
who also had a collection of plants. R. Gulson, Esq., 
had a splendid group of Chrysanthemums, and was 
awarded the National Chrysanthemum Society’s 
Certificate, one also being awarded to H. H. 
Hammond Spencer, Esq. (gardener, Mr. G. Foster). 
The Devon Chrysanthemum Nursery also had an 
exhibit. The committee and judges were provided 
with a luncheon at the invitation of Mr. Hammond 
Spencer, who, as president, has proved such a 
generous helper of the Society. Great credit is due 
to Mr. T. Hannaford, the hon. secretary, for the 
admirable manner in which the arrangements were 
carried out. 
LEYTON. —November 4th and 3th. 
The Leyton, Leytonstone, and District Chrysanthe¬ 
mum Society held its first show in the magnificent 
new Town Hall on the above dates, and must be 
congratulated both upon the arrangement of the hall 
and the attendance. Councillor E. Bare, Esq., in a 
few words of congratulation to the committee and 
the hon. sec., Mr. W. C. Vince, introduced Lady 
Birt, who declared the show open. 
A special feature in the hall arrangement was four 
magnificent groups of Chrysanthemums in pots 
interspersed with Ferns and foliage plants. They 
were amongst the finest groups we have seen in any 
local show this season, and would have taken a lot 
of beating. Mr. J. Spink, of Walthamstow, secured 
the chief honours in this class. 
The following are some of the principal prizes :— 
Group of Chrysanthemums in pots, 8 ft. by 6 ft., 
first, Mr. J. Spink; second, Mr. E. Bartlett, 
Walthamstow. For a group, in pots, of foliage 
plants, 8 ft. by 6 ft., for effect: first, Mr. J. Spink; 
second, Mr. W. Cade, Wanstead. For three dwarf 
specimens of Chrysanthemums, Mr. Whitehome, 
gardener to S. Nichols, Esq , was first. For four 
bush-grown Chrysanthemums, not less than nine 
blooms, Mr. J. Spink took the first and Mr. White- 
home followed. For three bush-grown Chrysanthe¬ 
mums, not less than nine blooms, quality to be the 
principal feature, the special prize, a pair of silver 
salts, given by the Ichthemic Guano Co., Ipswich, 
per Mr. W. Colchester, Ipswich, was taken by Mr. 
J. Spink. 
For twenty-four cut blooms, Japanese varieties, 
Mr. Kenyon, Woodford, came first; and Mr. J. W. 
Simmonds, Wanstead, was second. The first prize 
included the N.C S. Silver Medal. Mr. Vince was 
first in cut blooms in vases, and secured the prize for 
the best bloom in the show. In the amateurs’ classes < 
Mr. J. Caseday, Walthamstow, took first in groups. 
For cut blooms, Japanese varieties, Mr. G. Smith, 
Walthamstow, was first, and Mr. J. Smith second. 
For incurved varieties, Mr. G.T. Simper, Wanstead, 
was first, and Mr. J. Smith second. The class open 
to ladies only was well filled. The platform in the 
hall was very beautifully decorated with Chrysanthe¬ 
mums, foliage plants, and Ferns by Mr. D. Donald, 
gardener to J. G. Barclay, Esq. In the vestibule at 
the top of the stairs entrance to the hall the Ich¬ 
themic Guano Company were showing their popular 
fertiliser with Chrysanthemums, &c. Mr. F. 
Burns, Stratford, had a large stand filled with his 
specialities in seeds and garden requisites. The 
entrance to the show was also well decorated. The 
judges at this successful show were Mr. R. Dean, 
N C.S., Ealing, and Mr. C. Langdon, The Lilies, 
Leytonstone. - 
BY TELEGRAM. 
BIRMINGHAM. —November gth, 10th, and 11th 
Birmingham has eclipsed itself. Never in the 
annals of the Chrysanthemum Society has such a 
large and magnificent display been brought together 
and it reflects most creditably upon the energetic 
committee. The courteous president, W. B. Leatham, 
Esq., and the Secretary Mr. J. Hughes, High Street, 
Harborne, carried out the heavy duties of secretary 
in a manner deserving the highest praise; while note¬ 
worthy indeed was the work of the vice-presidents, 
Mr. John Pope and Mr. W. H. Dyer, upon whom 
fell the work of allocating space, &c. Viewed from 
the gallery the wealth of colour, the symmetry of the 
groups and arrangement of tables presents a picture 
of extreme beauty never to be forgotten. 
Considering that some ^5,000 is offered for prizes 
the competition is naturally very keen, particularly 
in the groups and large decorative table groups, 20 
ft. by 8 ft. The first prize in the latter class, with 
the Birmingham Challenge Cup, value 25 guineas, 
was carried off by the famous floral firm, 
Messrs. Perkins & Sons, Coventry, with a lovely 
and most exquisite exhibit. The second prize fell to 
Mr. J. Crook, Florist, Birmingham, who had also a 
very artistic display, lighted by some mirrors, etc. 
The third was awarded to Messrs. Jones & Sons, of 
Shrewsbury, with another beautiful display. Fourth 
came Messrs. Pope & Sons, King's Norton, whose' 
only fault was a somewhat dark and a trifle heavy 
group. 
In Class XL, a Chrysanthemum group, the leading 
honours were carried oft by J. Whitfield, Esq, 
Moseley (Mr. W. Thomson, gardener), with a beauti¬ 
ful group finished off by some very fine specimen 
Caladiums, and Crotons. Second came R. Cadbury, 
Esq., Moseley (Mr. G. Menzies, gardener), with 
another splendid group ; third, C. Showell, Esq., 
Edgbaston (gardener, Mr. W- H. Westbury) ; 
fourth, Lady Martineau, Edgbaston (Mr. O. Brouse, 
gardener) ; fifth, G. Kenwich, Esq., Edgbaston 
(gardener, Mr. J. O. Macdonald). In Class XII., 
for smaller group of Chrysanthemums, T. Clayton, 
Esq., of Castle Bromwich (gardener, Mr. Lewis 
Fewkes), gained first with a really beautiful group 
which reflected most creditably upon the builder; 
second came Mrs. Scarf, King’s Heath (gardener, 
Mr. W. Torevell), and following closely, Mrs. 
Armfield, Edgbaston (gardener, Mr. W. Batchellor), 
came third. In Class IV., for six large flowering, 
Japs, excluded, Lady Martineau (gardener, Mr. O. 
Brasier) took the lead; Mr. J. Maldrem, was 
second; and J. A. Kendrick, Esq., Edgbaston, 
(gardener, Mr. Alfred Cryer), came in third. For 
three Japs., flowering, the premier honour was 
gained by G. Cadbury, Esq., Northfield (gardener, 
Mr. J. Maldrem) ; second came J. A. Kendrick, Esq. 
(gardener, Mr. Alfred Cryer). In Class V., for six 
