November 20, 1897. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
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first award for the table of cut Chrysanthemums 
went to Mr. W. Finch, and the second prize to 
Messrs. Kimberley & Son. 
Certain classes in the schedule were limited to 
gentlemen liviDg within a radius of four miles, and 
having not more than three gardeners Here the 
best group of Chrysanthemums arranged in forty- 
five square feet was contributed by Mr. A. H. 
Drinkwater, Mr J. K. Stanley, and Mr. W. Turrall, 
following in the order named. Mr. J. K. Stanley 
won the special prize presented by Messrs. 
Sander & Co., St. Albans, for six blooms of Japanese, 
and Mr. W. Turrall had the best bouquet. 
Amateurs and cottagers living within a radius of 
four miles had another section of the schedule 
devoted to them. They turned up in strong force 
showing amongst other things some first-rate vege¬ 
tables. 
Messrs. B. S. Williams & Son, of Upper 
Holloway, London, N., contributed a very fine non¬ 
competitive table of Orchids. Mr. F. J. Curtis 
showed Ichthemic Guano and horticultural sundries. 
SEYENOAKS .—November 2nd and yd. 
The thirteenth annual exhibition was held in the 
Club Room on the above dates, and proved a great 
success, the hall being crowded with visitors on both 
days. The exhibition was one of the best held in 
the district, " all quality ” being the remark of a 
judge of wide experience. 
In the.class for three bush trained plants Mr. A. 
Hatton, gardener to Mrs. Swanzy, The Quarry, was 
farst, showing good pieces of J. Shrimpton and 
Kentish White. Second came Mr. G. Latter, gar¬ 
dener to J. Payne, Esq., Park Grange, with smaller 
plants. 
The class for twelve cut blooms on long stems, 
arranged with plants or foliage in a space 4 ft. by 3 
ft. for effect, was a splendid feature. In a close 
contest Mr. S. Cooke, gardener to De Barri Craw- 
shay, Esq., was first; Mr. Tebay, gardener to Mrs. 
Ryecroft, Everlands, was second ; and Mr. R. Potter, 
gardener to Sir Mark Collet, St. Clere, third. 
Groups of Chrysanthemums arranged for effect, 
for which, in addition to the money prizes, was 
offered a twenty guinea cup, the conditions being 
that it shall be won three times (not necessarily in 
succession) before it becomes the winner's own 
property, were far in advance of those seen at any 
previous show. In a keen competition Mr. A. 
Hatton, who won in 1895, was placed first; Mr. W. 
Tebay, who won last year, second; and Mr. S. 
Cooke, third. 
In the class for smaller groups Mr. W. Read, 
gardener to Admiral Miller, was first ; Mr. H. 
Heath, gardener to Mrs. Petley, Riverbead, second ; 
and Mr. S. Huntley, gardener to the Rev. T. S. 
Curties, third, all showing good stuff. 
Cut Flower.—In the class for twelve Japanese, 
distinct, Mr. W. Tebay was first, showing well- 
developed blooms of E. Molyneux, Phoebus, 
Madame Gustave Henry, and Chenon de Lecbe. 
Second came Mr. A. GibsoD Mr. G. Cowper, 
gaidener to H Foster, Esq., Hillside, who was third, 
had smaller but highly coloured flowers. 
For twelve incurved blooms, distinct, Mr. A. 
Gibson led, closely followed by Mr. Tebay and Mr. 
W. Searing, Parkwood, Stanley. 
For twelve incurved blooms, not less than eight 
varieties, Mr. Cooke easily took first with well- 
finished samples of J. Doughty, J. Lambert, Alfred 
Salter, Violet Tomlin, Lucy Kendall, and Princess 
of Wales. Second was Mr. A. Hatton ; and third, 
Mr. Brooker, gardener to J. T. Rogers, Esq., River- 
hill. 
For twelve Anemones Mr. Brooker was first, Mr. 
Heath, second, and Mr. Hatton, third. Mr. Hough, 
gardener to Mrs. Lambarde, Beechmont, had the 
best twelve Japanese in not less than eight varieties, 
and was closely followed by Mr. G. Latter and Mr. 
J. Brooker. Mr. G. Cowper had the best six of one 
variety, showing the beautiful variety " Mutual 
Friend.” Mr. Searing was second with Australian 
Gold, and third, Mr. Latter. 
Fruit. —The falling off in the classes showed 
only too plainly what a bad season it has been in 
this district. 
For four dishes of kitchen Apples Mr. R. Potter 
was first, showing in good form Lord Derby, 
Warner’s King, Annie Elizabeth, and Gloria Mundi. 
Mr. Edwards was second, Lord Derby, Blenheim 
Orange, and Warner's King being his best. Mr. 
Searing was third. For four dishes of dessert 
Apples Mr. Potter was again first, Orange Pippin, 
Melon Apple, and King of Tomkins County being 
highly coloured. 
Four dishes of Pears were best shown by Mr. R. 
Edwards, gardener to C. Field, Esq., Beech Lees. 
He had good dishes of Durondeau and Beurre 
Bachelier. Mr. Gibson was second, and Mr. Hatton 
third. For his bunches of black Grapes Mr. G. 
Latter was first, and Mr. R. Potter second. 
In the class for table decorations, bouquets, and 
sprays, confined to under gardeners, Mr. A. West- 
cott was first with light and pretty arrangements, 
closely followed by Mr. J. Reeve. Baskets of Chry¬ 
santhemums for gardeners’ wives and daughters were 
well shown, Mrs. Searing being first, Mrs. Fox 
second, and Miss E. Cooke third. 
Zonal Pelargoniums were well shown by Messrs. 
Adams, Cooper, and Reed, who were first, second, 
and third respectively. Mr. Huntley and Mr. 
Heath were the most successful exhibitors in the 
second division, whilst Messrs. Latter, Buckland, 
and Farmer secured the chief awards in the vegetable 
classes. 
A grand display of Dahlias by Mrs. Seale helped 
to make the show what it was—a brilliant success, 
of which the committee, with their secretary, Mr. S. 
Cooke, must feel proud. 
EVESHAM .—November 3rd and 4th. 
This annual exhibition which was held in the Town 
Hali at Evesham on the above date was equal if not 
superior to that of previous years, and this despite 
the fact that the present season has not been a 
favourable one in the district. The arrangements 
were carried out by the hon. secretary, Mr. Geo. 
Witts, who was ably assisted by Mr. F. Norman and 
the committee. 
Miss Edith Burlingham (gardener, Mr. Martin), 
Landsdowne, Evesham, was placed first for the 
group of Chrysanthemums occupying 40 sq. ft. The 
choicest varieties in this exhibit were Madame 
Carnot, Edith Tabor, Edwin Molyneux, Col. W. B. 
Smith, Chas. H. Curtis, Louise, Sunflower, and 
Chas. Davis; Mr. Alfred Epsley (gardener, Mr. 
Humprey), St. Ecgwin’s, Evesham, was second, also 
with a capital group ; Mr. J. H. Leigh (gardener, 
Mr. W. Clarke), Hill Crest, Evesham, was third. 
Miss Burlingham scored another success for the 
smaller group of Chrysanthemums and foliage plants 
occupying 20 sq. ft. Mr. G. L. Eades (gardener, 
Mr. W. Davis), The Ledge, Evesham, was first for 
three specimen plants. 
Mr. Eades also had the best specimen plant in the 
show. 
In the classes for cut blooms there were three 
entries for eighteen Japanese. Lady Northwick 
came first showing very prominently Emily Silsbury, 
Duke of York, and Beauty of Teignmouth ; Mr. 
Witts received the second prize; and Colonel 
Rogers was a close third. 
For twelve incurves Lady Northwick again 
headed the list, but Colonel Rogers was second. 
There was a very close competition between Lady 
Northwick and Mr. Witts in the class for twelve 
Japanese, but Lady Northwick ultimately carried off 
the chief honours. Lady Northwick added to her 
already splendid list of successes, the first prize for 
six incurves and six Japanese of one variety, showing 
in the former section C. H. Curtis, and in the latter 
Duke of York. 
In the classes reserved for the ladies great taste 
was displayed in the arrangement of the flowers, and 
the judges had considerable difficulty in arriving at 
a decision. 
The fruit shown although not great in quantity 
was of first-rate quality, Apples being especially fine. 
The vegetables too were worthy of the district, 
which is sufficient commendation. 
Mr. Ward staged a very attractive exhibit of Pure 
Ichthemic Guano, a well-known stimulant for plants 
CARDIFF .—November yd and 4th. 
This show was held at the Park Hall, Cardiff, the 
weather being fine and mild. The quality and quan¬ 
tity of exhibits were extremely good, the cut blooms 
of Japanese being excellent. A special prize offered 
by Messrs. The Ichthemic Guano Co. for best speci¬ 
men plant grown with their pure Guano, was won 
by Mr. G. Drake with a fine plant of William 
Seward, and was much admired by the visitors. The 
show was a great success from every point of view, 
and amongst the different trade exhibits was one by 
the above firm, represented by Mr. J. Pride, com¬ 
manding one of the best positions in the ball. The 
Diamond Jubilee Challenge Cup was won by Mr. 
Dumble, Picton Castle, whose blooms were grown 
entirely by Ichthemic Guano, as were also the 
winners of Messrs. Case Bros. Cup. A fine show of 
Primulas and Cyclamens testified to the efficacy of 
using Ichthemic. 
SWINDON .—November 5 th and 6th. 
The fourth annual show of the Swindon Amateur 
Chrysanthemum and Horticultural Society took 
place on Friday and Saturday, November 5th and 6th. 
The members of this Society are chiefly mechanics 
and railway servants, resident in Swindon. The 
society started with a very small exhibition four 
years ago, and has gradually improved, until at the 
present show an extremely creditable exhibition has 
been brought together taxing the capacity of the 
large swimming bath to hold the exhibits. 
Seven exhibitors competed for the prize for groups 
of Chrysanthemums in pots arranged for effect, the 
first prize being awarded to Robertson Bertram, 
Esq. ; the second to Messrs. Rigg and Fixter, 
Reading; and the third to the Hon. Mrs. Bouveni. 
Mr. Tom Fox, Mr. G. Gibbs, and T. Hooper 
Deacon, Esq., were prize winners in the smaller 
classes for groups. 
The principal class, viz., that for twenty-four 
Japanese blooms, brought exhibits from far and 
wide, the first prize being taken by Mr. H. Joy, 
Cardiff, whose blooms were a remarkably fine lot. 
F. P. Bulley, Esq., Fairford, Gloucester, was second ; 
J. L. Burgess, Esq., Fairford, Gloucester, third. 
Messrs. H. A. Joy and F. P. Bulley, Esq., were first 
and second for twelve Japanese. 
Mr. S. Haines, of Faringdon, secured first for six 
blooms of any one variety, with six remarkable 
blooms of C. H. Curtis, the prize being awarded to 
these in preference to six' extremely fine blooms of 
Phoebus shown by Mr, A. J. Joy, who received 
second prize. 
F. P. Bulley, Esq., and J. L. Burgess, Esq., 
received first and second for twelve incurved blooms. 
Two nice boxes of Anemone flowered varieties 
were staged for the special prizes offered in this class 
by J. L. Burgess, Esq., Maiseyhampton, Fairford, 
the first prize being taken by F. P. Bulley, Esq. 
Some very creditable exhibits were made by the 
members of the society, the collection of twelve cut 
blooms set up by Mr. A. Bown, receiving very high 
praise from the judges. This it thoroughly deserved ; 
and with a little more variety it would have held its 
own in many open competitions. It received the Rye¬ 
croft Gold Medal presented by Mr. H. J. Jones, the 
celebrated Chrysanthemum specialist. 
The Ichthemic Guano Co., had a stand of their 
well-known fertiliser, and Mr. Looms, Messrs. Rigg 
& Fixter, and Mr. Trowbridge, collections of plants 
and cut flowers net for competition. 
DE.Y0N AND EXETER .—November 4th and 5th. 
The Victoria Hall, at Exeter, was the scene of this 
annual function. The entries for cut blooms of 
Chrysanthemums were exceptionally numerous, 
whilst in other sections they were well up to the 
average. The arrangements were admirably carried 
out by Mr. D. Cann, the hon. secretary, and an 
enthusiastic committee. 
The premier award for thirty-six cut blooms of 
Japanese varieties was carried off by Mr. G. Foster, 
gardener to H. H. Spencer, Esq., Glendaragh, 
Teignmouth, with Mr. V. Stukey, of Langport, as 
second. H. H. Spencer, Esq., was also first for 
eighteen Japanese, six yellow Japanese of one variety, 
and six of any other colour, one variety. Mr. G. 
Elms, Teignmouth, led for twelve Japs., and was 
also credited with having the premier bloom in the 
show. Mr. V. Stukey sent the best stand of twelve 
incurves, and Mr. H. H. Spencer the second stand 
in point of merit. He attributes his succcess 
largely to the use of Ichthemic Guano. Twelve 
blooms of Anemone varieties were best shown by 
Mr. Macadam Smith, Weveliscombe, and six 
pompons by Mr. M. Farrant. 
Mr. W. Brock, Exeter, secured the leading award 
for a circular group with a diameter of 10 ft. Mr. 
W. Pring, also of Exeter, was second, A class for 
smaller group, with a diameter of 8 ft., enabled Lady 
Duckworth to secure a well-deserved first. Mr. W. 
