December 11, 1897, 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
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Innes, showed the leading six Chrysanthemums in 
pots, and J. N. White, Esq. won for a single speci¬ 
men. 
Lord Ashbrook was first for twelve Japanese 
blooms in not less than six varieties. J. N. White, 
Esq. was second. Lady Emily Howard-Bury was 
first for twelve reflexed blooms. 
Twelve Anemone blooms, in not less than six 
varieties, were best shown by Raymond de la Poer, 
Esq , Kilcronagh (gardener, Mr. John Fernie). The 
winning stand of six incurves came from W. Gallo¬ 
way, Esq. 
In the amateurs' classes for cut blooms, Mr. D. 
Cantwell won for six incurves in not less than three 
varieties. Mr. W. Goodwin was placed first for 
twelve Japanese in six varieties, with Mr. D. Cant¬ 
well as second. Six Japanese in three varieties were 
best shown by Mr. J. Moloney. 
Fruit was exceedingly well represented, some 
samples of grand quality being staged. 
Lady Emily Howard-Bury led for two bunches of 
Grapes, with W. G. D. Goff, Esq. as second. Lady 
Emily Howard-Bury also had the best dessert, and 
cooking Apples, and the best Pears. 
W. G. D. Goff, Esq., Lady Emily Howard-Bury, 
Lord Ashbrook, the Marquis of Waterford, Curragh- 
more (gardener, Mr. Thomas Singleton), and Ray¬ 
mond de la Poer, Esq., were some of the most 
notable winners in the section of the schedule devoted 
to vegetables. 
LONDONDERRY.— November 18 th and igth. 
The winter show of Chrysanthemums, fruit, and 
vegetables, which was opened on the 18th ult. in the 
Guildhall of Londonderry, by the Mayoress (Mrs. 
Johnstone), was by far the largest and best ever held 
by the society. Mr. T. W. D. Humphreys, J.P., 
Donoughmore, occupied the chair at the opening 
ceremony. 
The entries this year were almost double those 
received on any previous occasion. The pot plants 
and groups were relegated to the centre of the hall, 
whilst the cut blooms, fruit, and vegetables were 
shown on tables running parallel with the walls, or 
placed before the platform or under the gallery. 
Around the classes for pot plants a good deal of 
interest centred, for the competition was sharp and 
well sustained. Mrs. Bigger, Riverview (gardener, 
Mr. James McGlenchay), received the first prize for 
a group of twenty-five Chrysanthemums in pots. 
Mr. Wm. Tillie, D.L., Duncreggan (gardener, Mr. 
John Moore), was placed second, also with a good 
exhibit. T. V. McCready, Esq., Ashbank (gardener, 
Mr. Joseph Clark), won the third prize. 
For a round group of Chrysanthemums arranged 
for effect, the first award fell to John S. McCay, 
Esq., Troy ; the second to Mrs. Irvine, Coolkeeragh 
House, (gardener, Mr. William Orr); and the third 
to T. V. McCready, Esq. 
The best specimen plant of a Japanese Chrysan¬ 
themum came from Mrs. Bigger, and the best speci¬ 
men incurve from T. V. McCready, Esq. Wm. 
Tilley, Esq , received the first prize for a table of 
stove and greenhouse plants arranged for effect; 
Mrs. Bigger was second. 
In the classes for cut blooms of Chrysanthemums 
the winning stand of twenty-four Japanese in not less 
than eighteen varieties came from T V. McCready, 
Esq; Wm. Tilley, Esq., was second; and E. T. 
Herdman, Esq., Sion House (gardener, Mr. W. 
Walker), was third. 
T. V. McCready, Esq., led for twelve blooms of 
Japanese, distinct, and E. T. Herdman, Esq., won 
similar honours for twelve incurves in nine varieties. 
The smaller class for six incurves resulted in a wiu 
for Mrs. Irvine. The best Japanese bloom in the 
show was contributed by Robert Corscaden, Esq., 
Boom Hall (gardener, Mr. John Orr), whilst the 
premier incurve came from Mrs. Irvine. Jas. N. 
Watson, Esq , Coolnaven (gardener, Mr. Peter 
Donovan), was first for a lady's spray, and Wm. 
Tillie, Esq., won for a hand bouquet. 
The classes for fruit were well patronised. John 
S. McCay, Esq., was first for two bunches of Grapes, 
and James N. Watson, Esq , second. The last- 
named exhibitor secured a win for six dishes of 
culinary Apples. Wm. Tilley, Esq., scored for a 
similar number of dishes of dessert Apples. 
In the nurserymen’s classes, Messrs. A. Dickson 
& Sons, Newtownards, Belfast, won first prizes for 
the bride’s bouquet, bridesmaid’s bouquet, and lady’s 
spray. In all the three classes, Messrs. McGredy & 
Son, were second. Messrs. A. Dickson & Sons, and 
Messrs. McGredy & Son, were awarded equal firsts 
for the collection of twelve dishes of fruit. 
The exhibits not for competition were particu¬ 
larly good. 
Messrs. S. McGredy & Son, the well-known 
growers, Portadown, had a fine collection of Chry¬ 
santhemums, floral designs and bouquets. 
The Ichthemic Guano Co., of Ipswich, displayed 
some choice decorative plants, and visitors to the 
show were specially attracted to this stand by the 
sweet and delicate aroma surrounding it, which we 
found upon enquiry from the courteous representa¬ 
tive in charge, was produced by the new perfume 
entitled, “ The Ichthemic Bouquet.” 
Messrs. Alex. Dickson & Sons, of the Royal 
Nurseries, Newtownards, Belfast, had a splendid ex¬ 
hibit of Apples, including ’their celebrated seedling 
" Milescross,” a grand fruit suitable either as a des¬ 
sert or cooking Apple, equally good in all seasons, 
and a very heavy cropper. This firm also gained 
first prize for a magnificent bride’s bouquet and 
spray. 
Mr. H. Deverill, the well-known Onion specialist, 
of Banbury, Oxon, exhibited some fine specimens of 
Onions grown from his famous seeds. 
FRUIT AND CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW AT 
WREXHAM. —November ig th. 
The twelfth annual exhibition of the North Wales 
and Border Counties Pomological Society took place 
at the Public Hall, Wrexham, on the 19th ult. 
There was no exhibition held last year, and the disap¬ 
pointment of the local growers on that account caused 
them to rally round the society more strongly this 
year, the result being that there was an excellent 
display. There was a large attendance at the open¬ 
ing, including many people of importance. Lady 
Cunliffe performed the opening ceremony. 
The Chrysanthemums were very fine. The prize 
winners for the stand of twenty-four cut blooms were 
Lord Trevor, Sir R. A. Cuncliffe, and Sir W. W. 
Wynn, in the order of mention. Mr. E Peel led for 
twelve blooms of Japanese, and Mr. Clark for twelve 
incurves. 
The premier bloom of the show came from Mr. 
E. Peel. 
In the Amateurs’ classes Mr. L. Davies staged the 
premier six blooms. 
Fruit was exceedingly well shown, especially 
Grapes. Mr. John Jones, Grove Lodge, showed the 
best three bunches of white Grapes. Sir R. A. Cun¬ 
liffe led for the best single bunch of white, and the 
best single bunch of black, Grapes, whilst Mr. Job 
Mason won for two bunches of any sort of Grapes. 
Sir Roger Palmer secured the premier awards for 
six, and three dishes of dessert Pears ; Lord Trevor 
taking a similar place for six dishes of dessert 
Apples; Sir R. E. Egerton led in the class for 
three dishes of similar fruit. 
Mr. Weaver had the first prize exhibit of six 
dishes of culinary Apples, showing some beautifully 
finished samples. Sir Roger Palmer headed the list 
of competitors for three dishes of culinary Apples. 
In the classes devoted to vegetables Lord Trevor 
scored for a collection of nine distinct kinds, with an 
excellent exhibit. The other prizes were taken by 
Mr. Peel, Mr. Roberts, and Mr. Acton, in their re¬ 
spective order. 
The first award for the collection of six kinds came 
came from Mr.P.Herd. Mr.T.Jones was adjudged first 
for a collection of nine varieties of Potatos, Sir R. 
A. Cunliffe, and Mr. P. Herd taking the second and 
third places respectively. 
The cottagers’ and farmers’ classes for fruit and 
vegetables were also well patronised. 
The judges were Messrs. Louden, of the Quinta ; 
and Jameson, of Neston. 
COCHERMOUTH. — November 25 th. 
The annual fixture of the Cockermouth and North 
of England Chrysanthemum Society took place at 
the Drill Hall, Cockermouth, on the 25th ult., and 
proved highly successful. 
In the open class for twenty-four Japanese blooms, 
in not less than eighteen varieties, there was very keen 
rivalry between the first and second prize winners. 
Mr. E. Horne was ultimately acclaimed the winner, 
the second prize falling to the lot of Mr. J. Potter, 
Whitehall, Mealsgate, and the third to Mr. Thos. 
Hunter, gardener to Mrs. Waugh, The Burroughs. 
In the first-prize stand there were some admirable 
flowers of such varieties as Phoebus, Edith Tabor, 
Mutual Friend, and Australian Gold. Some of Mr. 
Potter’s best flowers were Australie, Niveus, Edith 
Tabor, Dorothy Seward, and Hairy Wonder. 
In the classes open to gardeners, Mr. T. Hunter 
was placed first for twelve incurves in nine varieties, 
Mr. Wm. Fry occupying a similar position for six 
incurves in varieties. Mr. J. Potter had the leading 
six Japanese, and Mr. J. Brown, gardener to Mrs. 
Fletcher, Stoneleigb, Workington, the best six 
reflexed in as many varieties. 
Mr. John Douglas, gardener to Mrs. Jos. Harris, 
Derwent Lodge, Papcastle, secured the premier 
award for twelve Chrysanthemums in pots, in not 
less than nine varieties, any variety being admissible. 
Mr. T. Fixter, gardener to J. Harris, Esq., Grey- 
southen, was second, and Mr. G. G. Thompson, 
gardener to A. Helder, Esq., M.P., Corkickle, 
Whitehaven, third. 
Mr. G. H. Thompson was placed first for six 
plants in six varieties, and Mr. J. Douglas scored 
for three plants of incurves in three varieties. A 
similar number of Japanese was well shown by Mr. 
A. Kydd, gardener to J. Robertson-Walker, Esq., 
Gelgarron, who received the first award. Mr. Thos. 
Hunter was second. 
Amateurs exhibited well, particularly in plants. 
Mr. Wm. J. Campbell, Main Street, Cockermouth, 
headed the list of competitors for six miscellaneous 
plants. Mr. Campbell also had the best three 
Japanese Chrysanthemums in pots, the leading 
three incurves, and the most meritorious three pom¬ 
pons. Mr. Wm. Robinson, Biennerbasset was like¬ 
wise a heavy winner. A plant of Charles Davis, 
shown by Mr. W. J. Campbell, was adjudged to be 
the best plant in the show. 
In the classes for fruit and vegetables Mr. J. 
Potter was credited with the first awards for two 
bunches of black Grapes and two bunches of white 
Grapes. 
Mr. J. Barker, Lairbeck, Keswick, won for the 
collection of vegetables. • 
DUNFERMLINE.— November ijth. 
This show of the Dunfermline Chrysanthemum 
Society was held under favourable auspices on the 
27th ult. 
In the cut flowers section (open) Mr. G. M. Proc¬ 
tor, gardener to Dr. Dow, Dunfermline, was a good 
first, showing fine blooms of Niveus, Viviand Morel, 
and Hairy Wonder. Mr. Riddler was also a good 
second. 
In the pot plants class (open), Mr. Foote, gardener 
to R. W. Stewart, Esq , Abbey Park, was first, 
showing Viviand Morel and Charles Davies in first- 
class condition. Mr. Scott, gardener to Mr. McLaren, 
Comely Park House, was a good second. 
In the amateurs’ plant section, Mr. G. Marshall 
won with good plants of Viviand Morel and Charles 
Davies, Mr. R. Brag being second. 
In the amateurs’ cut flower section Mr. James 
Mildrum won first with good blooms of Mrs Magee 
and Eva Knowles, Mr. G. Marshall being a good 
second. 
In the sprays, etc., Mr. Peter Fenton was first in 
the open competition. Mr. Wm. Lumby, Broom- 
hall, was a good first for the collection of vegetables. 
Mr. John Riach lent a grandeur to the scene with 
some excellent Palms from his collection at Luscar. 
The show was well attended during the day, and the 
music supplied by the Dunfermline Amateur 
Orchestra and the Volunteer Band was very much 
appreciated by the visitors. Mr. William Meldrum, 
florist, Upper Layo, had a stand of Ichthemic 
Guano, brightened up with Chrysanthemums, which 
was much admired. 
NATIONAL CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY. 
December yth, 8 th, and gth. 
The early winter exhibition of the above society was 
held in the Royal Aquarium, Westminster. The 
exhibits were located in the gallery, as they were 
last year; but a much greater amount of space was 
available owing to the clearing away of the seats 
that used to overlook the stage and the musicians. 
This gave an additional space of 180 ft. by 15 ft., by 
which means it was possible to keep the whole show 
together. A screen of green baize run along the 
whole front of the gallery. The show was the finest 
ever seen here in December. The size and quality 
of blooms, both Japanese and incurved, were 
remarkable for so late a period of the year. Single 
