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THE GARDENING WORLD 
November 19, 1898. 
The Japanese Anemones, Le Chalonais and Mrs. 
P. R. Dunn, and the Japanese yellow Eva Knowles 
and Joseph Chamberlain were shown by Mr. H. J. 
Jones, Ryecroft Nursery, Lewisham, S.E. 
Mrs. Alfred Kember, a yellow sport from the hairy 
Mrs. Dr. Ward, was represented by two nice blooms, 
which were commended. They were sent by Mr. A. 
Kember, Gosforth Hall, Halstead. 
An interesting exhibit of curious varieties was 
made by Mr. J. H. Witty, Nunhead Cemetery. 
Golden Shower is a distinct form with thread like 
drooping florets. 
Mr. A. N, Hall, Collar House Gardens, Priest- 
bury, showed some huge flowers of Mrs. J. C. Water- 
house, a fine bronzy-yellow. 
LIYERPOOL .—November gth and 10th. 
The autumn show of the Liverpool Horticultural 
Association was, from an exhibition point of view, a 
distinct success, the fruit and cut flowers eclipsing 
all previous efforts. The entries showed an improve¬ 
ment, being 381 against 339 last year, which kept 
the judges from their work until late in the morning. 
A very pleasing introduction, and one that was much 
admired, was the circular groups of Chrysanth¬ 
emums and foliage plants, arranged down the centre 
of the hall. 
The Chrysanthemum plants were hardly up to the 
usual form with the exception of the first prize¬ 
winners. For four trained specimens, two Japs., and 
two incurves, J. G. Hitchin, Esq. (gardener, Mr. J. 
Rose), won with Mrs. G. Rundle, Mrs. Dixon, Vivi- 
and Morel and Col. W. B Smith. J. A. Bartlett, 
Esq. (gardener, Mr. T. Goweo), was second ; and 
Mr. J. Harrison, third. For large flowering variety, 
H. Cunningham Esq (gardener, Mr. W. Wilson), 
was first. Messrs. J. Rose and J. Harrison were 
placed as named. 
For three pompons, Mr. W. Wilson was easily to 
the fore with beautiful models of Emily Rowbottom ( 
W. Westlake and W. Kennedy. The same exhibitor 
led the way for a single pompon with Emily Row- 
fcottom. 
For six untrained, Mr. Thos. Gowen won with 
tall, well-flowered plants. Mr. T. McClelland, Esq. 
(gardener, Mr. W. Bustard), was a good second. For 
one untrained, Messrs. T. Gowen and S. Jude were 
placed as named. 
For a group of Chrysanthemums, 60 sq. ft., E. 
Pryor, Esq. (gardener, Mr. E. Taylor), won with fine 
flowers ; Mr. J. Harrison was second. The class for 
twelve Japanese, in 5-in. pots, brought six competi¬ 
tors, John Findlay, Esq. (gardener, Mr. E. Wharton), 
winning with good plants. 
Cut Blooms. —The prizes offered for twenty-four 
incurved and twenty-four Japanese, distinct, brought 
the finest blooms ever staged in St. George's Hall. 
R. P. Houston, Esq., M.P., Aigburth (gardener, Mr. 
J Heaton), won with a superb lot. His Japanese 
were solid, deep, fresh blooms, which undoubtedly 
placed him in the premier position. G. B. Cock- 
burn, Esq (gardener, Mr. Burden), last year's win¬ 
ner, was an admirable second, some of his incurves 
being immense. Thos. Gee, Esq. (gardener, Mr. P. 
Greene), and Miss Thompson (gardener, Mr. 
Foster), were placed third and fourth respectively. 
For eighteen incurved, distinct, Mr. E. Ellis, Hes- 
well, won with good blooms. H. Tate, Esq. (gar¬ 
dener, Mr. C. Osborne), was second; and R. R. 
Heap, Esq. (gardener, Mr. P. Jackman), came in 
third. In the class for twelve incurved, distinct. 
Lord Trevor (gardener. Mr. W. Davies). Mr. E. 
Broadey and Mr. E. Wharton were the prize-winners 
in the order named. Messrs. C. Sherlock, W, 
Wilson and G Osborne were successful in the class 
for six incurved blooms. 
For eighteen Japanese, distinct, Mr. C. Osborne 
led the way with good blooms. Messrs. J. Davies 
and P. Jackman taking the remaining prizes amongst 
seven competitors. For twelve Japanese, Mr. W. 
Davies won with a very strong lot, the front row of 
Pride of Madford, Edith Tabor, Mrs. H. Weeks and 
Mrs. W. H. Lees being especially fine. Messrs. J. 
Young and E. Broadey followed. Mr. J. George 
had the best six Japanese. 
Messrs. W. Wilson and J. McColl were first and 
second for six Anemones and for six reflexed. For 
twelve pompons, three flowers of each, not less than 
six varieties, Mr. E. Wharton won with charming 
flowers well staged. Messrs. J. Watson and T. Wil¬ 
son were second and third. The prizes offered for 
two baskets of Chrysanthemums, with Fern or other 
foliage, brought twelve competitors. C. J. Proctor, 
Esq. (gardener, Mr. J. Williams), won with a beauti¬ 
ful combination, Source d’Or being conspicuous. 
The group of Chrysanthemums and foliage plants, 
eighty sq. ft., brought out a good competition, W. H. 
Watts, Esq. (gardener, Mr. J. Bracegirdle), being 
placed first, having many fine blooms. Ferns, Palms, 
Crotons, &c., were freely intermixed. T. S. Timmis, 
Esq. (gardener, Mr. B. Cromwell), was second with 
a charming display, his Crotons and Alocasias making 
it most effective. Mr. T. Gowen came in third for a 
basket of miscellaneous plants, prizes given by 
Messrs. R. P. Ker & Sons. Mr. E. Taylor won with 
a choice lot, including a variety of Orchids. 
For four stove or greenhouse Ferns, distinct, Mr. 
J. Bracegirdle had the premier lot, Nephrolepis 
davallioides furcans (8 ft. dia.), Gleichenia Mendellii 
(6ft., fresh), Goniphlebium subauriculatum (good), 
and Microlepia hirta, being grand. Mr. Cromwell 
was a good second ; and Mr. T. Gowen third. 
The three and one best Orchids, distinct, were 
shown by Mr. Bracegirdle. 
For two Orchids suitable for a cool house, 
prizes presented by Messrs. John Cowan & Co., 
Gateacre, F. Cross, Esq. (gardener, Mr. G. Duke), 
won with Oncidium crispum and O. varicosum 
Rogersii. Mr. A. Randall was second. The best 
Cypripedium was shown by Mr. J. Bracegirdle. 
For two Palms, distinct, Mr. J. Bracegirdle won 
with Kentia canterburyana and K. Fosteriana. 
For a single Palm Mrs. Cope (gardener, Mr. T. 
Carling), won with a fine plant of Thrinax elegans. 
Fruit was never seen in finer condition in this dis¬ 
trict, grapes were well represented, over 100 bunches 
being staged. For six dishes, distinct (Pines excluded) 
there were it entries. Mrs. Bright, West Derby 
(gardener, Mr. J. Skitt), staged the premier lot, 
including Gros Colman and Muscat of Alexandria 
grapes, well finished, Louise Bonne and Marie 
Louise Pears, Worcester Pearmain and Ribston 
Pippin Apples. Messrs. W. andE. Gladston, Broad 
Green (gardener, Mr. T. Elsworthy) was a good 
second, his grapes being a trifle smaller. The Earl 
of Derby (gardener, Mr. R. Doe), was third. For 
four bunches of grapes, two black and two white, 
Mr. T. Elsworthy held the coveted position with 
Muscat of Alexandria and Black Alicante. Mr. J. 
Skitt was second, Mr. R. Doe taking the remaining 
prize. 
For two bunches black Alicante, Mr. T. Elsworthy 
held his own, followed by D. Wilson Esq. (gardener, 
Mr. T. Reid), and Mrs. J. Richards, out of fifteen 
competitors. 
F'or two bunches any other black, C. Gatehouse, 
Esq., Birkenhead (gardener, Mr. H. May), had the 
best out of nine entries with large bunches of Bar- 
barossa. 
For two bunches Muscat of Alexandria—Mr. W. 
Neild, Holmes Chapel Horticultural School, Ches¬ 
hire, won with fine berries and colour. 
For two bunches any other white—Mr. J. Skitt 
was to the fore again with Golden Queen. 
For six dishes dessert Pears, distinct, T. Comber, 
Esq. (gardener, Mr. R. Hanagan), won with Pit- 
maston Duchess, Marie Louise, Doyenne du Comice, 
&c. Messrs. W. Bustard and J. McColl scored as 
named. For four dishes dessert Pears, distinct, 
Messrs. R. Hanagan, R. Doe, and H. Reynolds 
were the winners. For one dish, out of nineteen 
entries, W. Johnstone, Esq. (gardener, Mr. H. Rey¬ 
nolds), won with Doyenne du Comice. For one dish 
stewing, Mrs. Paterson (gardener, Mr. T. Ferguson) 
won with monster Gros Calabasse. 
Forsix dishes dessert Apples.W.E.King King,Esq , 
Leominster (gardener, Mr. J. Davis), won with Col. 
Vaughan, Cox's Orange Pippin, Ribston Pippin, 
Worcester Pearmain, Blenheim Orange, and King of 
the Pippins. J. Lee, Esq., was second. For three 
dishes dessert Apples, Mr. R. Doe won amongst 
twelve competitors. For one dish, Mr. Ferguson 
was victorious out of twenty-seven tryers, with 
Cox’s Orange Pippin. 
For eight dishes culinary Apples, Mr. J. Davis won 
with large well-coloured Mere de Menage, Peasgood’s 
Nonsuch, Warner's King, &c. For four dishes, 
Messrs. J. Lee, W. McKerrall, and R Doe divided 
the honours. 
Certificates of Merit were given to Messrs. R. P. 
Ker & Sons for a grand bank of their own selected 
Cyclamen ; Messrs. Turner Bros., for floral designs 
and small plants; Messrs. Dicksons, Ltd., Chester, 
for Apples; and Messrs. John Cowan & Co., Gate- 
acre, for a table of Orchids and ornamental plants. 
The arrangements were carried out by a sub¬ 
committee, and the chairman, Mr. T. Foster. 
HANLEY .—November gth and 10 tli. 
The sixteenth annual exhibition of the Hanley 
Chrysanthemum Society was held in the Victoria 
Hall, Hanley. The society is affiliated with the 
National Chrysanthemum Society, has for patrons 
the Duke and Duchess of Sutherland, and the Ex- 
Mayor (M. Tunnicliffe, Esq.) as president. In 
several of the classes the general quality was so high 
and the competition so keen that the judges had 
difficulty in some cases in giving the awards. There 
was a falling off in the number of groups of plants ; 
but the cut blooms were exceedingly fine. The 
entries numbered 170, a slighfincrease on last year, 
and prizes to the value of £ 100 were offered. The 
orchestra was decorated with fine foliage plants 
from Hanley Park, which had a brightening effect. 
The arrangements made by the secretaries, Messrs. 
J. and A. Kent, were excellent, these gentlemen 
being indefatigable in their efforts to secure the 
success of the exhibition. 
In the open division for three plants in pots, the 
first prize was secured by S. Montford, Esq., Con- 
gleton; he also had the best Japanese specimen. R. 
S. Howson, Esq., Shelton, was accorded first place 
for a group of Chrysanthemums. T. Bolton, Esq., 
Oakamoor, took the same honour for six foliage 
plants or Ferns. R. SI Howson, Esq., again came to 
the front for a group of plants arranged for effect. Ia 
this case he was followed by C. S. Jones, Esq., 
Stoke. J. C. Waterhouse, Esq., Prestbury, had the 
best twelve table plants. 
As above mentioned, cut flowers were very fine, 
and in no case more so than in the class for twenty- 
four incurved blooms in eighteen varieties. The 
leading award was taken by the Earl of Harrington 
(gardener, Mr. J. H. Goodicre), Elvaston Castle, 
Derby. He was followed by R. W. D. Harley, Esq., 
Brampton Bryan Hall, Hereford, and J. McPhail, 
Esq., Longton.in this order. R. W. D. Harley, Esq., 
took the lead for twenty-four Japanese blooms in 
eighteen varieties; and was followed by J. McPhail, 
Esq., T. Bolton, Esq., and the Earl of Harrington 
in this order. The latter came to the front for twelve 
incurved blooms, distinct; and was followed by J. 
C. Waterhouse, Esq., and R. W. D. Harley, Esq., in 
this order. J. C. Waterhouse, Esq., took the lead for 
twelve Japanese varieties. S. Montford, Esq..took the 
lead for three vases of Chrysanthemums. J. C. 
Waterhouse, Esq., had the best box of cut flowers of 
Chrysanthemums. 
Fruit was well represented in the few classes set 
apart for it in the open division. J. C. Water- 
house, Esq., had the best black Grapes, but was 
beaten by Mrs. Ackers, Congleton, in the class for 
white Grapes. R. W. D. Harley, Esq., took the 
lead in the class for six dishes of Apples, beating the 
two previously-named exhibitors; he also had the 
best six dishes of Pears. 
There were also an open amateur, an amateur, and 
a gentlemen's gardeners' divisions in which prizes 
were offered. Special prizes and medals were also 
offered for various specified exhibits, so that alto¬ 
gether the show was well supported in this respect. 
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HARDENING ||lSCELLANY. 
CHELTENHAM GREEN-TOP BEET. 
As the name implies, this is green-leaved. The roots 
are of medium size, well-shaped, and the colour is 
intensely dark. I have grown it in my small garden 
for the first time this season, and I prefer it to any 
other. It has another great advantage. The roots 
are all small, which is better than going down with a 
tap-root which is apt to be broken in lifting.— William 
Carmichael, 14, Pitt Street, Edinburgh. 
TRICYRTIS PILOSA. 
The Himalayan T. pilosa is a more showy subject 
than the better known T. hirta from Japan. The 
former is also the older introduction. In some 
books the colour of the flowers is described as green 
and red, but they are really white, richly blotched 
with pale violet, at least after they are fully de¬ 
veloped. They arise in clusters from the axils of the 
