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and Mr. Hillman second. For the best arranged 
basket of Chrysanthemums with any kind of foliage, 
Miss Oliver was first; Miss G. Miles, second ; and 
Mrs. Knee, third. 
The fruit classes brought a keen competition, Miss 
Miles taking first for a dish of dessert Pears; and 
Mr. Baker second; while Mr. Baker leads for a 
culinary dish; and Mr. Friend was second. For 
three dishes of dessert Pears, the Rev. J. Dawe was 
first; Mr. Baker, second ; and Capt. Pepys, third. 
Mr. Friend leads for a single dish of dessert 
Apples, the Rev. H. J. Rawlinson coming second. 
For a dish of culinary Apples, Mr. Harbottle was 
first; and Mr. Williams second. For three dishes of 
dessert Apples, Mr. Baker was first; and Dr. Evans 
second. For three dishes of culinary Apples, Mr. 
Baker was again first; with Mr. Parsons, second ; and 
Capt. Pepys, third. The class for table decorations 
brought six competitors; Miss Templeman was first; 
Miss Simmons second; and Mrs. Russell third, 
whose respective arrangements were good through¬ 
out, light, and the colours well blended.— Visitor. 
PUTNEY, WANDSWORTH AND DISTRICT.— 
November 3 ret and 4 <h. 
The twenty-first annual exhibition of the above 
society was held at the Wandsworth Town Hall on 
November 3rd and 4th. The show was a good one, 
and the society can congratulate itself upon the 
excellent display of horticultural produce. The 
arrangements made by the hon. secretary, Mr. J. 
M'Leod, of Dover House Gardens, Roehampton, 
were first-rate. There was no hitch whatever, 
everything passed off in a most pleasant manner, 
and everything was done in time. The show was 
opened by the president, Mark Mayhew, Esq., who, 
in a well chosen speech, congratulated the society 
upon the excellency of the show and its prosperous 
condition. We also wish the society the success it so 
richly deserves. 
The principal feature of the show was the com¬ 
petition for the Trademen's Jubilee Commemoration 
Cup, value twenty-five guineas, and £4 for sixty 
blooms, thirty-six Japanese, twelve incurved, and 
twelve Japanese incurved. This brought forth three 
grand lots, viz., first, Mr. G. Hunt, gardener to P. 
Ralli, Esq., Ashstead Park, Epsom, who won the 
same last year, hence it becomes his property; 
second, Mr. King, gardener to A. F. Perkins. Esq., 
Oakdene, Holmwood; third, Mr. McLeod, Dover 
House Gardens, Roehampton, all three collections 
being excellent, the former winning by a few points 
only. 
For the group arranged for effect in 40 ft. super., 
first award fell easily to Mr. W. Lee, gardener to 
Mr. E. Gordon, Wiscombe Lodge, Parkside; second 
came Mr. Charles Taylor, Belmont Gardens, Wim¬ 
bledon Common. 
Specimen plants, with the exception of those 
awarded the premier position, were from the first 
falling to Mr. Bentley, gardener to Major Bosworth, 
Roehampton. The same exhibitor was first also for 
twenty-four, and twelve incurved and six Anemones. 
For six incurved, Mr. Smith, The Convent Gardens, 
Roehampton, was first. The same exhibitor also 
took leading honours for twelve Japanese. For six 
Japanese, Mr. Meynett, gardener to J. Carlisle, Esq , 
Putney Lane, was first. For reflexed, pompons, 
singles, Mr. Bentley took leading honours. 
Plants. —Ferns, four distinct well-grown medium 
size plants, from Mr. G. Hutton, gardener to G. E. 
Frere, East Wimbledon Park, was first; while the 
first for table plants was secured by Mr. S. Maynell, 
The Gardens, Asburton House, Putney Road. 
Primulas were very poor indeed, but the competi¬ 
tion for six berried plants brought forth strong com¬ 
petition, and excellent culture in well-grown densely 
fruited plants of the small scarlet fruited Capsicum, 
from Mr. C. Taylor, Belmont Gardens, Wimbledon 
Common, secured the first. 
Fruit.— We were disappointed in this, both in 
number of exhibits and quality. 
For six fruits of three kinds of Pears were best 
shown by A. Methven, Esq. (gardener, Mr. Keiller), 
East Wimbledon Park ; the best kitchen and dessert 
Apples came from Mr. C. Taylor, Belmont Gardens. 
Mr. C. Bentley led for black Grapes, three 
bunches, and A. Methven, Esq., for white Grapes. 
Non-Compktitive Groups. — Messrs. Veitch & 
Sons, Limited, Chelsea, occupied the entire end of 
the Hall with a magnificent collection of stove and 
greenhouse flowering and foliage plants, beautifully 
arranged and attracting great attention. They had 
stately and graceful Palms, well-coloured and exceed¬ 
ingly well grown Crotons, Dracaenas and Acaly- 
phas, Amasonia punicea, hybrid Rhododendrons in 
variety Nerines, Bouvardias, Ericas and Begonia 
Gloire de Lorraine. The most conspicuous flowering 
plants, intermixed with many of the most distinct 
Ferns,formed an excellent representative collection of 
plants worthy of this firm's reputation. 
Mr. William A. Holmes, Putney Nurseries, showed 
floral designs, good wreaths, and other designs in 
cut flowers artistically arranged. 
Mr. G. Stevens, St. John’s Nurseries, Putney, 
likewise showed wreaths and floral designs nicely 
made and arranged. 
Mr. James Gold, Southfield Nursery, Wandsworth, 
showed in the entrance hall, a neat and well-arranged 
group of stove and greenhouse plants and hardy 
shrubs. 
It is pleasing to relate that the decision of the j udges 
gave great satisfaction. The committee, judges and 
exhibitors dined together at the "Spread Eagle” 
Hotel, where an excellent lunch was provided by 
the proprietor, Mr. H. P. Stuart. 
GRIMSBY. — November yd and <\th. 
The Grimsby and District Chrysanthemum Society 
held its ninth annual show in the Town Hall on 
Thursday and Friday, November 3rd and 4th. 
Considering the somewhat late season, and the early 
date of the show, cut blooms were not quite so good 
as could have been wished, but, taken on the whole, 
it was a very nice show. Groups of miscellaneous 
plants arranged for effect showed a marked improve¬ 
ment on the previous year. Fruit was remarkably 
good and plentiful, especially black and white 
Grapes. 
Miscellaneous stands were put up by Mr. Need¬ 
ham, who had plants, flowers, and fruit; Mr. J. 
Clark, plants and Grapes ; Mr. W. H. Clark, bulbs 
and plants; Mr. Colchester, pure Ichthemic Guano, 
interspersed with plants. The show was opened at 
three p.m., by the Mayoress (Mrs. Jack Sutcliffe), 
who was supported by the president of the society, 
G. A. Carr, Esq., Alderman J. Doughty, M.P. — 
Wood, Esq., and others. 
The following are the prize winners in their 
respective classes:—twenty-four Japs., distinct— 
first, Mr. J, Clark, Cromwell Road Nurseries; 
second, Mr. G. Needham, Brighowgate Nurseries. 
Twenty-four incurved, eighteen varieties—first, 
Mr. J. Clark; second, Alderman Geo. Doughty; 
third, Mr. G. Needham. 
Twelve Japanese, distinct — first, Alderman 
Doughty ; second, Mr. Needham; third, Mr. Clark. 
Twelve incurved, nine varieties—first, Mr. Clark; 
second, Mr. Needham. 
Twelve Japanese (white)—first, Mr Clark. 
Twelve Japanese (open to single-handed gardeners 
only)—first, W. R. Marshall, Esq.,; second, Mr. J. 
Sewell. 
Twelve bunches of singles—first, Mr. Burrows. 
Twelve blooms Anemone varieties—first, Mr. 
Burrows; second, W. R. Marshall, Esq. ; third, Mr. 
Winn. 
Six Japs, of one variety—first, Mr. Burrows; 
second, Mr. Clark. 
Six Japs, in a vase—first, Mr. Clark ; second, Mr, 
Burrows ; third, Mr. Winn. 
One hand bouquet—first, Mr. Clark ; second, Mr. 
Burrows ; third, Mr. Fred. Isle. 
Hand bouquet made by children under sixteen 
years of age—first, Miss A. Needham; second, Miss 
E. Needham. 
Dessert table completely laid for six persons (open 
to ladies only)—first, Mrs. Leonard; second, Miss 
Carr Smith; third, Mrs. C. Green. 
Arrangement in basket—first, Miss M. Needham ; 
second, Mr. Burrows; third, Mr. Winn. 
Group of plants arranged for effect in a space not 
exceeding 16 ft. by 7 ft.—first, Mr. Needham; 
second, Mr. Clark; third, Mr. Campbell. 
Six bush grown Chrysanthemums—first, Mr. 
Burrows ; second, Mr. Needham ; third, Mr. Winn. 
Three bush grown Chrysanthemums—first, Mr. 
Burrows; second, Mr. Needham. 
One trained specimen Chrysanthemum—first, Mr. 
Burrows; second, J. Stephenson, Esq. 
Six table plants—first. Parks’ Committee ; second, 
Mr. Burrows ; 3rd, Mr. Needham. 
Six Primulas—first, S. Ellis, Esq.; second, Mr. 
Burrows; third, W. R. Marshall, Esq. 
Table of plants arranged for effect in a space not 
exceeding 6 ft. by 3 ft. 6 in. — first, Parks’ Com¬ 
mittee; second, Mr. Winn; third, Mr. Needham; 
special, W. R. Marshall, Esq. 
Amateur Classes.— Twelve Japs., nine varie¬ 
ties—first, Mr. Brumpton ; second, Mr. Winn. 
Twelve Japs., six varieties—first, Mr. Brumpton; 
second, Mr. Winn. 
Twelve bunches of singles—first, Mr. Winn. 
Six blooms of one variety—first, Mr. Brompton ; 
second, Mr. Winn ; third, Mr. Maddison. 
Two bush grown 'Mums—first, Mr. Maddison ; 
second, Mr. Winn ; third, Mr. Stephenson. 
One bush grown 'Mum—first, Mr. Maddison ; 
second, Mr. Winn ; third, Mr. Stephenson. 
Six blooms in vase—first, Mr. Maddison ; second, 
Mr. Brumpton ; third, Mr. Winn. 
Artisan Classes. —Twelve blooms of six varieties 
—first, Mr. Maddison; second, Mr. Redman. 
Six blooms three varieties—first, Mr. Maddison; 
second, Mr. Smith; third, Mr. Redman. 
Two bush grown 'Mums— first, Mr. Maddison; 
second, Mr. Brumpton. 
Fruit—Open Classes. 
Collection of hardy fruit—first, Mrs. Smith; 
second, Mr. Bywater; third, Mr. Lingard. 
Five dessert Apples—first, Mr Bywater; second, 
Mr. Lingard ; third, Mr. Staples. 
Five cooking Apples—first, Mr. Trought; second, 
Mr. Burrows ; third, Mr. Staples. 
Five dessert Pears—first, Mr. H. O, Smith; 
second, Mr. Lingard; third, Mr. Marshall. 
Five cooking Pears—first, Mrs. G. Smith. 
Two bunches black Grapes—first, S. Ellis, Esq.; 
second, Mr. Trought; third, Mr. J. Hurst. 
Two bunches white Grapes—first, Alderman Geo. 
Doughty; second, Mr. J. Hurst; third, Mr. 
Burrows. 
NATIONAL CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY.— 
November 8 th, 9 th, and lath. 
The undermentioned medals were awarded on the 
occasion of the great November show, in addition to 
those mentioned last week :— 
Messrs. H. Cannell & Sons, Swanley.—Gold 
Medal. 
Messrs, B. S. Williams & Son, Upper Holloway.— 
Small Gold Medal. 
Messrs. J. Laing & Sons, Forest Hill.—Silver 
Gilt Medal. 
Mr. Robert Owen, Castlehill, Maidenhead.— 
Silver Gilt Medal. 
Mr. W. J. Godfrey, Exmouth.—Silver Gilt Medal. 
Messrs. Thos. S. Ware, Ltd., Tottenham.—Small 
Silver Medal. 
Messrs. John Peed & Sons, Norwood Road, S.E.— 
Silver Medal. 
Mr. John Russell, Richmond.—Silver Medal. 
Mr. E. Beckett, The Gardens, Aldenham House, 
Elstree, secured, and holds the Challenge Cup offered 
by Mr. Robert Sydenham, to the winner of the 
greatest number of points in the thirteen classes 
from sixty-eight to eighty inclusive, for which he 
gave special prizes. 
A fair amount of material was forthcoming at the 
meeting of the Floral Committee of the National 
Chrysanthemum Society, at the Royal Aquarium, 
on the 14th inst. Several certificates were given, 
for full account of which see another column. 
A bunch of blooms of the handsome decorative 
variety, Mrs. Grogan, was sent by The Brighton and 
South Coast Exotic Nurseries’ Co., Worthing, and 
it would probably have received a certificate, but 
that no plant was submitted. 
Mr. W. Howe, The Gardens, Park Hill, Streatham, 
sent the new incurves, Mrs. W. Howe and Ialine. 
The blooms sent by Mr. W. Seward, The Firs, 
Hanwell, included the grand new crimson H. J. 
Jones, and the incurved variety, Hanwell Glory. 
Mr. W. Wells, Earlswood Nurseries, Redhill, had 
a number of novelties, amongst which were the Aus¬ 
tralian Japanese varieties, John Pockett, Nellie 
Pockett, Mr. T. Carrington, and Chatsworth, also 
the incurves, Mrs. W. C. Egan, C. S. Bates, and 
Due d’Orleans. 
Mr. H. Weeks, The Gardens, Thrumpton Hall, 
Derby, staged a dozen fine flowers of the handsome 
pearly-blush incurve, Miss Annie Hills. From Mr. 
R. Owen, Maidenhead, came splendid flowers of 
three good incurves, C. S. Bates, Mrs. W. C. Egan, 
and Pearl Palace. The last variety the committee 
wished to see again. 
