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THE GARDENING WORLD 
November 19, 1898, 
CHRYSflNTHBinUin SHOWS. 
SEVENOAKS .—November ist. 
The fourteenth annual show of the Sevenoaks 
Society was held in the Club Hall, at Sevenoaks, 
and proved a brilliant success. Despite the trying 
character of the season the show of blooms was 
equal in every respect, and, in some cases, superior, 
to the exhibitions of previous years. 
The chief interest centred in the competition for 
the 20 Guinea Challenge Cup, which, after having 
been won for three years, not necessarily consecu¬ 
tive, becomes the property of the winner. This cup 
is offered for a group of Chrysanthemums arranged 
for effect, and faced with one row of Ferns. Mr. 
Halton, gardener to Mrs. Swanzy, The Quarry, 
Sevenoaks, was the winner, and as this was the 
third occasion on which he had won laurels for the 
group, the cup became his property. Mr. A. 
Hoadley, gardener to F. L. Bevan, Esq., Kippington, 
had the three winning bush-trained specimen plants. 
Mr. E. Brooks, gardener to J. T. Rogers, Esq., 
Riverhill, was second, and Mr. A. Halton, third. 
Mr. Hoadley likewise had the best single specimen. 
Mr. Halton’s group contained about 200 plants, 
and of the numerous varieties of Chrysanthemums 
shown Edith Tabor, G. J. Warren, Mme. Gustave 
Henry, Dorothy Seward, Soleil d’Octobre, Viviand 
Morel, Werther, Lady Byron, Iserette and Sim¬ 
plicity were all in capital condition, both with 
regard to size and colour of bloom. Mr. W. Tebay, 
gardener to Mrs. Rycroft, Everlands, was second, 
and Mr. W. Adams, gardener to J. Dixon, Esq., 
Sevenoaks, third. 
The competition in the various classes for cut 
flowers was keen and well sustained. The first 
award for twelve, cut with long stems, and arranged 
with Ferns and other foliage plants in a space 4 ft. 
by 3 ft., fell to the lot of Mr. W. Tebay. That ex¬ 
hibitor also carried off chief honours in the class for 
twelve Japanese, distinct, staging splendid blooms of 
Australie, Mrs. J. Lewis, Mme. Gustave Henry, 
Mutual Friend, E. Molyneux, Emily Silsbury, 
Madame Carnot, Eva Knowles, and Oceana. Mr. 
W. A. Searing, Parkwood Convalescent Home, 
Swanley, was second. 
In the class for twelve J apanese in eight varieties, 
Mr. W. Adams led the way, the second prize falling 
to the lot of Mr. Hough, gardener to Mrs. Lam- 
barde, Beechmont. 
Mr. W. Tebay was the only exhibitor in the class 
for twelve incurves, distinct, but his exhibit was 
well up to the mark and well deserved the first prize 
it received. 
Mr. W. Hough secured the leading prize in the 
class for twelve incurves in eight varieties. The 
second and third prizes were won respectively by 
Mr. E. Brooker, gardener to J.T. Rogers, Esq.,River- 
hill, and Mr. G. Latter, gardener to J. Payne, Esq., 
Park Grange, Sevenoaks. 
Mr. A. Hoadley added to his list of successes by 
winning the first prize for twelve Anemones, in six 
varieties, staging very neat and handsome flowers. 
In the classes in which competition was confined 
to single-handed gardeners, Mr. H. Heath secured 
the first prize for a group of plants arranged for 
effect in a space 5 ft. by 5 ft. 
PECKHAM .—November 2nd. 
In spite of the very heavy gale which prevailed from 
early morn until late at night, the above show was 
opened on Wednesday, the 2nd inst., with great 
success, and was attended by some 500 or 600 people. 
The secretary, Mr. W. Barnes, and committee had 
done all in their power for the comfort of those in 
attendance. 
Lady Westbury, after partaking of cold luncheon 
provided by the conimitte, declared the show open, 
and congratulated the members on the very fine 
display of blossoms, which did them great credit in 
the fact that they (the members) were all working 
men and spent their leisure hours in the cultivation of 
these beautiful flowers ; and Nature had not been so 
kind as she might have been towards them this 
season, owing to the dry weather and the many 
difficulties they (the members) had to contend with. 
Her Ladyship thought their display was all that 
could be desired, and never had she seen so many 
varieties of this beautiful flower, the Chrysanth¬ 
emum, cultivated by’ working men; and it gave her 
Ladyship great pleasure to be with them, and to 
further the interest taken by them in this beautiful 
hobby. 
Her Ladyship was presented with a handsome 
bouquet of Chrysanthemums and Roses, by a pretty 
little girl dressed in oriental costume. 
WOLVERHAMPTON .—November 2nd and 3 rd. 
This show, which was held in the Drill Hall, 
Wolverhampton, was a great advance upon previous 
years, owing in some measure to the committee 
offering three silver cups in commemoration of the 
Jubilee of the incorporation of the Borough of 
Wolverhampton. 
For the group of Chrysanthemu m plants, quality, 
variety and general effect being considered, Mr. 
Shingler, gardener to T. G. Baker, Esq., Walesdale, 
Wolverhampton, won the first prize and the £\o Cup. 
The group was well arranged and contained some 
very fine flowers of the following varieties:—Sim¬ 
plicity, Madame Gustave Henry, Duke of Fife, 
Graphic, Australian Gold and Emily Silsbury. 
Mr. Geo. Bradley, gardener to Miss Perry, Wergs, 
Wolverhampton, was second with a very good 
group, v""’ • Tanged but with not quite so good a 
finish a; ^ um6 yhe first prize taker. It contained 
especially ake of Fife, Simplicity, Graphic 
and Australian lLvL Mr. King, gardener to Thos. 
S. Mander, Esq.,Wightwick Manor, Wolverhampton, 
was third. 
For the group set up with ornamental foliage, 
Mr. Simpson, gardener to C. C. Mander, Esq., The 
Mount, Tettenhall, was first, for a well arranged 
group. Mr. Sanders, Terrace, Oaken, Wolver¬ 
hampton, was a good second. 
Cut blooms were very good. The first award for 
thirty-six Japanese, Earl Spencer (gardener, Mr. S. 
Cole) had blooms of the following :—Mrs. H. Weeks, 
Julia Scaramanga, Edwin Molyneux, Beauty of 
Teignmouth and Beauty of Exmouth. Messrs. 
Pearson & Sons, Chilwell, Notts, staged the second 
prize lot with Ella Curtis, C. H. Payne, Mutual 
Friend and Lady E. Clark, good. 
Messrs. Pearson & Sons won the prize for twelve 
Japs., the Earl of Harrington (gardener, Mr. Good- 
acre), Elvaston Castle, Derby, being second. 
Mr. G. F. Foster, Brockhampton, received first 
prize and the Silver Cup for thirty-six incurves, 
showing a very fine lot of blooms. The Earl of 
Harrington was second, and M. Roberts, Stourbridge, 
third. 
For twelve incurves, the first prize fell to the lot 
of Messrs. Pearson & Sons, and the second to the 
Earl of Harrington. 
The premier Japanese bloom in the show was 
shown by Messrs. Pearson & Sons, and the premier 
incurve by Mr. C. A. Smith Rylands. 
Floral Displays.— Open . Mr. J. E. Knight was 
first with a good arrangement backed by mirrors. 
Mr. R. Low, Wolverhampton, was second. 
For bouquets, Mr. J. E. Knight had first prize 
with a very high bouquet of Orchids. Mr. C. B. 
Bere, Willmington Lodge, Harbourn, was second; 
and R. Low, third. 
The Ichthemic Guano Company, Ipswich, had a 
well arranged stand. 
ASCOT .—November 2nd and 3 rd. 
The fifteenth annual show of Chrysanthemums, 
fruit, and vegetables was held at the Grand Stand, 
about the best place to hold a show in the kingdom. 
This year’s show contained some very fine exhibits. 
The blooms would have been improved by holding 
the show a week later than it was, so as to bring 
them up to first-class standard. 
The group classes were fairly well represented, 
but cut flowers were very scarce. The two open 
classes that usually bring some of the best growers 
to Ascot, were conspicuous by their absence. Only 
one local exhibitor ventured for the twenty-four 
Japanese blooms, and was awarded the second prize. 
There was no entry for twenty-four incurves, as in 
previous years. These two valuable classes used to 
bring nine or ten exhibitors each. The groups were 
a little better; so were the hardy fruit classes. 
The class for a circular group, 8 ft. in diameter, 
Chrysanthemums and foliage mixed, brought four 
groups. Mr. W. L. Farmer, gardener to H. P. 
Leschellas, Esq., The Highams, Bagshot, was a good 
first, with well-grown plants, well set up, his Crotons 
and Cocos weddeliana Palms being superb ; second, 
Mr. J. Edge, gardener to Lord Harlick, Tetworth, 
Ascot; third, Mr. J. Cowie, gardener to Sir T. 
Lucas, Bart., Ascot. 
For groups of Chrysanthemums, semi-circular, 
6 ft. radius, Mr. H. White, gardener to the 
Marchioness of Conyngham, The Mount, Ascot, 
was a good first, with very dwarf plants; second, 
Mr. W. Lane, gardener to Miss Burling Smith, 
Ascot; third, Mr. A. Hawthorne, gardener to 
Messrs. Blair & Shackle, Ascot. 
Mr. J. Edge, gardener to Lord Harlick, Tetworth, 
Ascot, was awarded first for a miscellaneous group, 
not bright enough to be attractive. There were 
some good table plants. Messrs. Farmer, Lane, and 
Wilson were awarded prizes as their names appear. 
Mr. H. White took first for six pots of Violets ; also 
for six untrained specimen Chrysanthemums only 
half out. 
Cut Flowers. —For twenty-four Japanese, dis¬ 
tinct, open, Mr. Farmer was awarded second money 
for nice fresh flowers, but not large. Phoebus, 
Lady Byron, J. C. Jeffcott were his best blooms. 
For eighteen Japanese and eighteen incurved 
blooms,distinct, open to the district,Mr.Lane just won 
with very good flowers of the following sorts Japs., 
back row—Mrs. W. H. Lees, Australie, Oceana, 
Beauty of Teignmouth, International, Edna Ross, 
Boule d’Or (Calvat's), Mrs. J. Lewis, J. Chamber- 
lain, Snowdon, Phoebus, Commandant Blussett, 
Emily Silsbury, Mrs. G. L. Beer, Mrs. Maine, Lady 
Hanham, Mme. Carnot (small), and C. Davis. In¬ 
curved—Lord Wolesley, J. Agate, Lady Isabel, 
Duchess of York (grand), Globe d’Or, Prince Alfred, 
Mrs. R. C. Kingston, Baron Hirsch, C. H. Curtis, 
Mrs. J. Murray, Queen of England (small), Mme. 
Darrier, Martigon, Mr. J. Kerdnes, Brockleign Gem, 
Jeanne d’Arc, E. Cannell, and Rose Owen. Mr. W. 
L. Farmer, who was second, was only beaten by two 
points. 
For twelve incurves, distinct, Mr. Wilson, gar¬ 
dener to R. A. Christie, Esq , Ribsden, Bagshot, was 
the only exhibitor, as well as in the class for twelve 
Japanese blooms. 
For six incurved blooms, one variety, Mr. Wilson 
won with grand flowers of Chas. H. Curtis; Mr. 
Farmer was second with the same variety, but came 
to the front for six white Japanese blooms, with a 
good seedling named Miss Mary Leschellas. For 
six of any other colour, Mr. Wilson led with Edith 
Tabor. 
In the hardy fruit classes, Mr. Farmer was first 
for four dishes of Pears. Mr. Wilson was first for 
four dishes of dessert Apples. Mr. Farmer was first 
for four dishes of cooking Apples. Mr. Lane easily 
won first honours for nine and six dishes of vege¬ 
tables. 
BODLEIGH SALTERTON. —November yd. 
The eighth annual exhibition was held in the 
Public Hall, and was well patronised by the 
residents. The rain kept in abeyance, which proved 
all in favour of the society. Taken on the whole the 
exhibition was quite up to the excellent standard 
usually seen here. There was only one exhibitor in 
Class I, for the best group of Chrysanthemums, but 
the table decorations, cut blooms, best arranged 
basket, Apple and Pear classes were strongly con¬ 
tested, the two last named being worthy of note, 
considering the exceptionally dry season we have 
had to contend with. 
H. B. Russell, Esq., The Bank, was the only 
exhibitor for a group of Chrysanthemums, 6 ft. in 
diameter, and was rightly awarded the first prize, 
whose blooms were good and fresh with grand 
foliage down to the pots. Mr. Linscott won for the 
semi-circle group, which was a good one for an 
amateur. The same exhibitor also took first for a 
single specimen plant, incurved, as well as that in the 
Japanese class; Mr. Hillman came second in the 
latter class. H. B. Russell, Esq., took first for 
six Primulas, six Pelargoniums and six Ferns 
respectively, the last two named being extra good 
Cut Flowers.— For twelve Japanese, distinct, an 
amateur led the way in Mr. Hillman, a local shoe¬ 
maker, a self taught man, which redounds to his 
credit, beating Mr. Russell (gardener, Mr. Curtis), 
who was his only opponent. For six Japs., distinct, 
Mr. Hillman again heads the list, Capt. Pepys com¬ 
ing in second. For twelve incurved blooms, dis¬ 
tinct, first, H. B. Russell, Esq. ; second, Mr. 
Linscott. For six incurved, Mr. Hillman was again 
first; Mr. Russell, second; and Capt. Pepys third. 
For six incurved, one variety, Mr. Russell was first; 
