November 27, 1897. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
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awards as follows : 2nd competition, MM. 
Vacberot pere & fils, Yvon & fils, Lenaerts, and J. 
B. Geruad ; 4th competition, MM. Bontreux and 
Yvon & fils :5th, M. Magne ; 7th, M. Hebulerne ; 
8th, M. Nonin ; loth, MM. Vilmorin Andrieux & 
Cie., and M. Patrolin ; nth, M. Patrolin ; 12th 
MM. Vilmorin Andrieux & Cie., and Leveque&fils ; 
14th, MM. Constant and Duval & fils ; 15th, M. 
Ragout; 16th, MM. Leveque & fils ; 17th, M.Laveau ; 
i8tb, MM. Nonin, and Vilmorin Andrieux & 
Cie. ; 19th, MM. Vilmorin Andrieux & Cie. ; 20th, 
MM. Cappe & fils ; 21st, 22nd, 23rd, and 24th, 
MM. Bernard, A. Auger and Gourbron. 
For cut blooms the principal awards went to 
MM. Rosette, of Caen ; Vilmorin Andrieux & Cie. 
of Paris ; Molin, of Lyons ; Launay, Liebaut, 
Guerard, Dingeon, Ragueneau, H. Leroux, Cor- 
donnier, Leveque & fils, etc. 
A gold medal was awarded to M. Nonin for his 
good collection of Carnations. Medals were also 
awarded to M. Maxime-Jobert for his Cyclamens; 
to M, J. Sallier fils for his new Begonia, Rex- 
Danemark, and to M. Georges Boucher for his 
Clematises in good bloom. 
The Ichthemic Guano Company had a group of 
Chrysanthemums in pots, grown with their well- 
known fertilizer. The firm was represented by their 
continental representative, M. W. J. Le Cornu. 
We address our best felicitations to MM. Aug. 
Nonin and Vilmorin-Andrieux & Cie. for their 
success at this show. 
The exhibition was visited on the first day by the 
President of the Republic, M. Felix Faure, and we 
may add that the show was as good as could be seen 
on this side of the Channel. 
SHEFFIELD.— November 12th and 13th. 
The annual show of the Sheffield Chrysanthemum 
Society was opened on the 12th inst., by the 
Countess of Wharnclifle. It was held in the Corn 
Exchange. The number of entries are this year con¬ 
siderably in excess of those of the last show. 
Amongst those who were on the platform, and took 
part in the opening proceedings were the Lord 
Mayor of Sheffield (Alderman George Franklin), the 
Master Cutler (M. Rodgers, Esq.), the very Rev. 
Canon Gordon, and Colonel the Hon. C. Dutton. 
The arrangements made by the energetic and genial 
Secretary, Mr. Housely, were in every way excel¬ 
lent, and the quality of the exhibits was the subject 
of general comment. 
Mr. C. Crooks, gardener to the Dowager Lady 
Hindlip, Droitwich, was successful in carrying off 
first prize for a stand of twenty-four incurved 
blooms, and also for twenty-four Japanese blooms, 
whilst the premier honours for a group of Chrysan¬ 
themums, interspersed with foliage plants was 
secured by Mr. M. H. Willford. 
A special feature, which was introduced last year, 
is the class for ornamented fireplaces. The designs 
set up were extremely pretty and effective. The first 
prize was offered by Mr. Wm. Colchester, of 
Ipswich, and was secured by Mr. M. H. Willford. 
AmoDgst the trade exhibits may be mentioned 
those of Messrs. Crossland Bros., Richmond 
Nurseries, and Mr. S. W. Seagrave, of the Norfolk 
Market Hall, both of whom exhibited large groups of 
ornamental flowering and foliage plants. Messrs. 
Dobbie & Co., of Rothesay, had a staDd of cut 
Chrysanthemums, amongst which were some fine 
blooms of Lady Hanham, Mrs. Maling Grant, and 
Lady Isabel. 
Messrs Isaac House & Son, Bristol, exhibited 
their New Giant Violets, and certainly, judging from 
the specimens shown, they deserve the name. Trade 
stands were also put up by Messrs. Wm. Artindale 
& Son, and an interesting exhibit of pure Ichthemic 
Guano, by Mr. Colchester, of Ipswich. 
GRASSENDALE ANDAIGBURTH. —November 13 th. 
The seventh annual exhibition was held in the 
Parish Room, and was fully equal to past shows. 
The room was utilised to its utmost capacity, in fact 
the society is crippled for want of space, to show to 
advantage the exhibits. 
For a group of Chrysanthemums not to exceed 
40 sq.-ft., E. Pryor, Esq. (gardener, Mr. E. Taylor), 
staged the premier lot with a somewhat formal 
arrangement with many bright good flowers. 
For three staked plants, Mrs. Duncan (gardener, 
Mr. J. Keightley), had the finest in three naturally 
trained plants with an abundance of bloom. 
For a single specimen, Mr. E. Taylor won with a 
large well-flowered plant of Viviand Morel. 
For cut blooms the competition was the keenest 
yet seen at the societies’ show. The twenty guinea 
Challenge Vase, presented by Alfred L. Jones, 
Esq., Liverpool, for twelve incurved and twelve 
Japanese blooms, was secured by R. G. Allen, Esq. 
(gardener, Mr. W. Whittle), with a smart stand, the 
finest being Queen of England, John Lambert, Mrs, 
J. Agate, Golden Empress, C. H. Curtis, Viviand 
Morel, Primrose League, E. Tabor, and Chas. 
Davis. Last year's winner, R. P. Houston, Esq., 
M.P., followed with a good lot, the incurves failing 
slightly in solidity. 
For six incurved and six Japanese, Mr. E. Taylor 
won with a good lot. For six incurved, six Japanese, 
three incurved and three Japanese, and six Japanese, 
Mr. J. Heaton was to the fore in each class. For 
six pots Roman Hyacinths, A. L. Jones, Esq., and 
Mr. A. Randall won with a nice lot. Mr. Keightley 
won for two Palms, and six pots Roman Hyacinths. 
Mr. J. Heaton was successful for four table plants ; 
one Fern (Davallia mooreana); H. A. Saunderson 
(gardener, Mr. R. Dickson), for two bunches white 
Grapes in Muscat of Alexandria. 
R. Singlehurst, Esq. (gardener, Mr. J. Kelly), led 
the way with four Cyclamens. Mr. E. Taylor won 
for the most tastefully arranged basket of pot plants, 
with Maidenhair Fern, Palms, and good Cattleyas, 
Odontoglossums. &c., also the single dish of Pears 
with Catillac ; and the single dish of Apples with 
Warner’s King. 
J. Davey, Esq.' (gardener, Mr. G. Leadbetter), 
took the lead for two bunches of black Grapes, with 
smart samples of black Alicante. For four dishes 
of dessert Apples, and the single dish of Ribston 
Pippins, T. H. Bingham, Esq. (gardener, Mr. W. 
Jones), led the way with four dishes dessert Pears, 
and for the single dish with Doyenne du Comice. 
Nearly the whole of the prizes were presented by 
friends of the society. 
The arrangements throughout were of a satis¬ 
factory character and reflect great credit upon Mr. 
R. Fawkes and his committee. Messrs. J. Jellicoe, 
and J. J. Craven were the adjudicators. 
EDINBURGH. —November 18 th, 19 th, and 20 th. 
The annual Chrysanthemum show of the Scottish 
Horticultural Association has again been a huge 
success, fine weather favouring the exhibition during 
the whole time. During the first day £402 was 
taken at the doors of the Waverley Market, and 
/321 on the second day. This was calculated to 
reach £T,ooo for the three days; and about 35,000 
visitors attended during the course of the three days. 
There were 1,254 entries. All these figures are 
greatly in excess of last year. This success must be 
due in part to the liberal schedule of prizes, 
amounting to £554, offered by the Scottish Horti¬ 
cultural Association. The band of the Grenadier 
Guards cost £235 for the three days, but it drew an 
immense concourse of people. Altogether the 
charges upon the show amounted to £1,029, but it 
generally happens that a liberal outlay is the truest 
economy. 
CUT FLOWERS. 
The Silver Medal offered by Mr. H. J. Jones, 
Ryecroft Nursery, accompanying the first prize for 
twelve Japanese Chrysanthemums, distinct, was 
taken by Mr. T. Lunt, Keir, Dunblane, who had 
twelve grand blooms, in fresh condition, including 
Mutual Friend, Louise, Phoebus, Simplicity, Col. 
Chase, Mdlle. T. Rey, Dorothy Seward, Lady 
Byron, and Prefet Robert, all in fine form. Mr. J. 
Martin, Corndean Hall, Winchcombe, was second 
with grand blooms of Graphic, Mme. Carnot, 
Matthew Hodgson, Miss Elsie Teichmann, Australian 
Gold, Robert Owen, &c. The third award was taken 
by Mr. W. Nicholson, Cowden Castle, Dollar, who 
also had some very fine blooms. There were eleven 
fine stands in this class. Mr. T. Lunt again scored 
for three varieties, four blooms each of Mutual 
Friend, Duchess of York, and Lady Byron. Mr. T. 
Gordon, Ewenfield, Ayr, took the second award ; 
and Mr. R. Addison, Blackhouse, Skelmorlie, took 
the third place. Mr. G. Chaplin, Ravenswood, 
Edinburgh, staged the best six Japanese distinct. 
Mr. D. Mackay, Cardross Villa, Cardross, was 
second ; and Mr. G. H. Pearson, Viewforth, Stirling, 
was third, all the three exhibits being good. There 
were eighteen exhibits. 
Mr. T. Lunt was again the most successful com° 
petitor for six Japanese blooms of one variety, show¬ 
ing Col. Chase in fine (orm. Mr. A. Haggart, Moor 
Park, Ludlow, took the second place, showing a new 
incurved Japanese sort named Moor Park. Mr. J. 
Martin was third with Simplicity. For six blooms 
of Australian Gold, Mr. W. Galloway, Ferneyside, 
Liberton, led the way; Mr. J. Martin and Mr. R. 
Addison beiDg second and third respectively. The 
latter came to the front for six blooms of Chas. 
Davis, which were grand ; Mr. J. Foster, Well wood 
Park, Selkirk, and Mr. G. H. Pearson were second 
and third respectively. Mr. R. Addison also scored 
for Duchess of York. Mr. J. Fraser, Ardenleei 
Dunoon, was a good second, though his blooms 
were paler ; and Mr. W. Nicholson came in third. 
Mr. D. Buchanan, Bargany, Girvan, took the first 
prize for six blooms of E. Molyneux, in a keen con¬ 
test of eleven entries ; Mr. R. Addison was a good 
second; and Mr. J. Day, Galloway House, Garlies- 
ton, came in third. The latter came to the front with 
six grand blooms of Edith Tabor. Mr. J. Henderson, 
Elleray, Windermere, was second; and Mr. T. M. 
Whitehead, 14, Tower Street, Selkirk, was third. 
Mr. J, Bird, Raehills, Lockerbie, led the way 
in the class for Emily Silsbury; he was followed 
by Mr. J. Martin, and Mr. J. Foster in this order. 
Mr. J. Bird led the way for six blooms of President 
Borrel, which were magnificently coloured ; Mr. T. 
Maxwell, West Park, Skelmorlie, was a good second; 
and Mr. J. Forsyth, Torrwood, Row, was third. Mr. 
R. Addison took the lead for Viviand Morel ; and 
was followed by Mr. Wm. Hamilton, St. Mary's 
Isle, Kirkcudbright, and by Mr. D. Cavanagh, St. 
Edwards, Murrayfield, in the order named. 
Incurved Chrysanthemums were best represented 
in the smaller classes. In addition to those reported 
in our special edition last week, we now add that the 
first award for twelve incurved, distinct, was taken 
by Mr. W. H. Lees, Trent Park, New Barnet, with 
neat and fine blooms of Duchess of Fife, Bonnie 
Dundee, Mrs. R. C. Kingston, Miss Haggas, Major 
Bonaffon, Austin Cannell, J. Agate, Robert Petfield, 
&c.; Mr. J. Martin was a good second with large 
blooms of Charles Curtis, Blush Queen, and F. W. 
Flight; Mr. J. Day, who was third, had a hand¬ 
somely coloured bloom of Bonnie Dundee. Mr. J. 
Martin took the lead for six incurved blooms, C. H. 
Curtis, C. B. Whitnal, and J. Agate being fine ; Mr. 
J. Day was second ; and Mr. P. Blair, Trentham, 
Stoke-on-Trent, third. Mr. Martin had by far the 
finest six blooms of C. H. Curtis; Mr. E. Horn, 
Netherhall, Maryport, was second; and Mr. J. 
Henderson third. The latter came to the front for 
six incurved of one variety. He was followed by Mr. 
T. Dale, Aikenhead, Catbcart, and by Mr, J. Clark, 
Bannerfield, Selkirk, respectively. Mr. J. Martin 
had the best six blooms of Hairy Wonder, being an 
easy first; Mr. J. Foster was second ; and Mr. T. M. 
Whitehead was third. 
The various classes for vases, hand bouquets, 
epergnes, &c., brought out a large number of 
exhibits,making the competition keen in several of the 
classes. The first prize for a hand bouquet of Chry¬ 
santhemums was taken by Miss Todd, Stoneybank, 
Musselburgh, whose shower bouquet was very 
graceful and charming. Competition was keen. She 
also had the best arranged epergne. The best 
epergne or vase filled with coloured vine leaves was 
also staged by Miss Todd, being quite ahead of Mrs. 
Jobson, Coltbridge Avenue, who was a good second. 
Both exhibits were mounted on high pedestals. 
Mr. J. Foster led the way in the class for four 
vases of Chrysanthemums, showing grand triplets of 
Mrs. W. H. Lees, V. Morel, M. Chenon de Lecbe, 
and Mutual Friend. Mr. D. Mackay, Kingston 
Grange, Liberton, was a good second. Mr. R. W. 
E Murray, Blackford House, came in third, in a 
competition of ten entries. The latter came to the 
front for a single vase of twelve Japanese blooms ; 
and was followed by Mr. J. Foster, and Mr. C. 
Harris, Carfin, Carluke, respectively, in a competi¬ 
tion of fifteen. Mr. W. Armstrong, Musselburgh, 
led the way for a vase of six J apanese blooms. Mr. 
D. Airdrie, Larbert House, Larbert, and Mr. J. 
Henderson were second and third respectively. 
Mr. T. M. Whitehead had the best vases of single 
Chrysanthemums, showing Miss Rose and Mary 
Anderson chiefly,both being particularly graceful. Mr. 
John Wardie, Dollarby, Dollar, had the best three 
vases of decorative Chrysanthemums not disbudded, 
and shown with their own foliage. They were 
pretty and effective. Mr. T. Gordon was second. 
