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November 26, 1898. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
DflRYSHNTHEinUin SHOWS. 
SIDMOUTH .—November 10th. 
Though not one of the largest, this is certainly one 
of the prettiest shows held in Devon, and this 
season’s display proved quite equal to that of former 
years. We have only to mention the names of the 
Messrs. Berwick and Colwill, both recent prize- 
takers at the Crystal Palace fruit show, to give an 
idea of the quality of the Apples and Pears put up 
by them, both having magnificent displays, especially 
the former, whose dishes of fruit were backed up by 
well-grown Chrysanthemums in pots, comprising 
amongst others Western King, Yellow Mme. Carnot, 
and M. Chenon de Leche. The foliage of all was 
decidedly good, and in a stand of cut blooms in the 
centre of the group at the front were Modesto, a 
grand yellow of perfect form, Sunstone, G. J. War¬ 
ren, or yellow Carnot by some, and Edith Tabor, 
quite a telling group altogether. 
Plants. —Class I. was for the best group of 
Chrysanthemums to occupy half a circle 7 ft. 6 in. 
by 5 ft. in diameter, quality and general effect to be 
the leading features. The first prize lot was well 
ahead of the other competitors, the blooms being 
good and the arrangement leaving nothing to be 
desired. The premier position was taken by Mr. W. 
Cross, Nurseryman ; second, Mr. J. Colwill; third, 
Mr. S. J. Garland. The next class was of similar 
size, but only open to gentlemen's gardeners and 
amateurs. Here, the Rev. W. Vickers led the way, 
closely followed by W. J. Finlayson, Esq. The next 
class was for a miscellaneous group of plants, space 
as before mentioned; but only two collections were 
staged, T. Kennett-Were, Esq., taking first honours. 
Dr. Leon was second. In Class IV., for six Japanese 
in pots, distinct, F. Goss, Esq., was first; Mrs. 
Stewart Gordon a good second ; and Dr. Leon, third. 
In Class V. a prize was offered for the best six dis¬ 
tinct Chrysanthemums grown in their natural state, 
and not disbudded. Four competed here, and 
three of the lots were particularly good. The lot 
that ought to have stood second was disqualified; 
several of the shoots evidently showed signs that 
some of the buds had been removed. The first place 
was taken by Mrs. Stewart Gordon; J. M. Miller, 
Esq., second ; and T. Kenneth-Were, Esq..third. For 
the best specimen plant of Chrysanthemum, J. M. 
Miller, Esq., was easily first with a well-grown 
plant; the second falling to Dr. Leon. 
Cut Blooms. —The class for eight trebles of 
Japanese, with long stems, on a table 5 ft. by 3 ft., 
brought three entries, the first prize going to T. 
Kennett-Were, Esq., followed by Mr. W. Cross, 
Nurseryman. Class VIII. was for the best twelve 
blooms, distinct, and some capital stuff was staged 
here, the Rev. H. Clements taking first, followed by 
by T. Kennett-Were,Esq. Mr. G. H. Churchill was 
third. An extra prize was awarded here to Mr. 
R. Tucker. Mr. Cross was first for the best six 
yellow blooms, Mr. Churchill coming second. For 
the best six mixed blooms the Rev. H. Clements led 
the way, with Mr. Churchill next. The class for six 
whites found Mr. Cross placed first, and Mr. 
Churchill second. For six blooms, two varieties, 
there was only one exhibitor, Mr. Cross, who well won 
the prize ; and also took first for twelve blooms, hav¬ 
ing no opposition here either. For the best cut bloom 
in the show, J. M. Miller, Esq., was placed first with 
an excellent bloom of Australie. Three competed 
here. 
In the class for table decorations, for ladies only, 
six competed, each table being well done, and a 
great advancement on previous years. Miss Cross 
took the premier award, Miss Slee taking second 
place, with Mrs. Colwill third for a very light 
arrangement, but deficient in greenery. For six 
table plants, T. Kennett-Were, Esq., was first; Mr. 
Cross, second. For six Primulas, J. M. Miller, Esq., 
had the best lot. The class for six Cyclamen only 
brought one exhibitor in Mr. Cross, who was placed 
first. Mr. Gordon took first for six pots of Violets 
in bloom ; and J. M. Miller, Esq., was second ; both 
exhibits were good, and by name Marie Louise 
Fruit. —As before mentioned the Apples and 
Pears made a grand show, being highly coloured and 
of uniform size throughout. The principal prize- 
takers here were Messrs. J. Clarke, J. Colwill, R. 
Beavis, J. M. Miller, W. Vickers, Rev. H. Clements, 
Dr. Leon, and Rev. P. Woolcombe. Only one dish 
of Grapes was shown, and this by T. Kennett-Were, 
Esq., the variety being Gros Colman. 
Vegetables. —For a collection of twelve varieties 
Mr. J. Gordon was first, followed by J. M. Miller, 
Esq., and General Hunt. For a collection of six 
varieties of Potatos Messrs. G. H. Churchill, J. 
Wattley and W. G. Wattley stand in the order given. 
Mr. Croft took first in each instance for a dish of 
Tomatos, single fruit, and for a dish shown in 
bunches. For nine varieties of Potatos Mr. W. G. 
Wattley took first honours, a silver hot-water jug, 
Mr. J. Colwill coming second. 
For the best amateur horticultural exhibit in the 
show Messrs. Toogood & Sons, seedsmen, South¬ 
ampton, give a Silver Medal and Certificate for the 
prize, Mr. S. J. Earland winning this for his praise¬ 
worthy group of Chrysanthemums in Class I. The 
second, a Bronze Medal, was won by Mr. G. H. 
Churchill for excellent cut blooms shown in Classes 
II., III., V. and VI. respectively; and the third 
prize, a Certificate, is taken by Mr. W. F. Goss for his 
half-a-dozen Japs. in pots in Class IV. Mr. Reynolds, 
Sidbury; Mr. Mayne, Bicton; Mr. UDderdown, 
Escot; and Mr. Pragnell, Sherborne Castle, judged 
the exhibits. 
BECCLES .—November 10th and 11th. 
The annual show inaugurated by the Beccles and 
District Chrysanthenum and Horticultural Society 
was held in the Town Hall, Beccles, Suffolk. Prizes 
were offered in a long list of classes for pot plants 
and cut flowers of Chrysanthemums, miscellaneous 
plants, fruit, and vegetables. Many of the classes 
were open, and the others were set apart for amateurs 
and cottagers. 
The pot plants of Chrysanthemums were not quite 
so good as last year, with the exceptions of the 
exhibit of Mr. E. Masters, who took the leading 
prizes for Japanese, reflexed, and pompon Chrys¬ 
anthemums. He also had the best standards and 
the best single plant. 
The Misses Fowler staged the best 24 Japanese 
blooms, which were very fine and added greatly to 
the effect of the show and the delight of the visitors. 
Other first prize takers in the cut bloom section were 
Messrs. E. Masters, N. H. Bacoo, and R. Howell, 
the first named being the most successful. 
The fruit and vegetable classes added considerably 
to the interest of show. The greater number of the 
first prizes were taken by Sir R. Beauchamp. Other 
leading winners were the Misses Fowler, Messrs. N. 
H. Bacon, A. Woods, and W. G. Cross. A fine 
display of fruit and vegetables (not for competition), 
was made by Mr. Butters of Gillingham Hall Gar¬ 
dens. 
The judges were Mr. G. W. Musk (gardener to 
Lord de Ramsey); Mr. G. W. Eden (gardener to the 
Earl of Stradbroke); and Mr. H. Fisher (gardener to 
Sir Hugh Adair). 
BURY ST. EDMONDS .—November 10th and nth. 
The annual Chrysanthemum Show of the Bury and 
West Suffolk Horticultural Society was held in the 
Corn Exchange, Bury St. Edmunds, and well 
patronised. The groups of Chrysanthemums were not 
quite equal to those of last year, but the cut flowers, 
both Japanese and incurved, were excellent in every 
way. The floral decorations, as far as Chrysanth¬ 
emums were concerned, were also a distinct feature of 
the show, which on the whole was considered to be a 
very fine one. 
The best group of Chrysanthemums was that 
shown by Mr. A. Bishop, gardener to R. Burrell, 
Esq., Westley Hall, which was semicircular in form 
and arranged in a space 12 ft. by 6 ft. He was 
followed by G. Milner Gibson-Cullum, Esq. (gar¬ 
dener, Mr. B. Marks), and G. A. Partridge, Esq.> 
respectively. The latter came to the front for a 
miscellaneous group; and was followed by E. W. 
Lake, Esq. 
The class for thirty-six Japanese blooms, distinct 
brought some fine material, and the leading award 
was taken by Mr. R. C. Notcutt, Ipswich. Lord de 
Ramsey (gardener, Mr. G. W. Musk) took the second 
place, but came to the front for twenty-four blooms, 
distinct. Mr. J. Watts had the best twelve varieties, 
the best six of one variety, and also the best bloom in 
the show. 
In the incurved classes the lead for twelve varieties 
was taken by Mr. B. B. Booth, who was followed by 
Mr. J. Watts. For six blooms of one variety the 
order was reversed. Mr. J. Watts likewise had the 
best incurved bloom in the show. 
Classes were also instituted for cut blooms of 
decorative Chrysanthemums, and the first prize for 
three sprays each of six varieties was taken by Mr. 
B. Marks, gardener to G. Milner Gibson-Cullum, 
Esq., Hardwicke Hall. The second place was 
secured by E. W. Lake, Esq., and the third by Mr. 
E. Manning, gardener to G. A. Partridge, Esq. Mr. 
B. Marks again came to the front for a similar 
number of single Chrysanthemums, and for twelve 
Chrysanthemum blooms. 
Mr. A. L. Hooper had the best arrangement of 
foliage and berries. The class for decorations suitable 
for a dinner table, 8 ft. by 4 ft., caused a considerable 
amount of interest, owing to the close contest 
between the two best exhibits. Finally the first 
award went to Miss E. M. Lawrence. Mr. H. 
Rogers, gardener to Lord Rendlesham, Rendlesham 
Hall, was placed second, but not a few horticulturists 
considered that his excellent decorations and choice 
fruits should have taken the premier position. Five 
prizes were awarded in this class. 
For a collection of six varieties of fruit, the leading 
place was taken by Mr. H. Rogers, followed by E. 
J. Johnstone, Esq., and Lord Ellesmere, in this 
order. Other first prize winners for fruit were Lord 
de Ramsey, E. J. Johnstone, Esq., E. Dresden, Esq., 
and Lord Rendlesham. The R.H.S. classification of 
fruits was adopted here. The best collection of 
fifteen kinds of vegetables, shown in trays 5 ft. by 3 ft., 
was shown by Lord Rendlesham. 
Amongst the exhibits of fruit, dessert and culinary 
Apples and dessert and stewing Pears were very 
prominent features of the show. Vegetables were in 
as good form as they have ever been at Bury St. 
Edmunds. A large number of classes were set apart 
for members, and others for amateurs. Earl Cadogan, 
K. G. (gardener, Mr. R. Davidson), Culford Hall, 
exhibited a magnificent group of plants not for 
competition, but which enhanced the appearance of 
the show considerably. 
E. W. Lake, Esq., the president, and Mr. W. 
Norton, the hon. secretary, are to be congratulated on 
the success of the show. 
DALKEY .—November 11th. 
The tenth annual show of the Dalkey Society, which 
is affiliated with the N.C.S., was held in the 
Assembly Rooms attached to the Town Hall, Dalkey, 
and a most meritorious collection was got together. 
Captain G. J. Gould (gardener, Mr. Thos. Finn), 
carried off the Cup and prize for six plants in bloom, 
the R.H.S. of Ireland Medal, and the prize for three 
plants in bloom, the first prize for six plants in 
bloom, and second for twelve blooms, six Japanese 
and six incurved. This last class was a very tight 
contest, Capt. Gould's lot getting only one point less 
than that sent by H. Du Cros, Esq. Australian 
Gold was wonderfully well grown. Two special 
prizes, given to exhibitors from Killiney or Bally- 
brack were awarded to Messrs. Clifford Lloyd and 
G. C. Ashlin in that order. Mr. Lloyd carried off 
first for six blooms of Edwin Molyneux, first for 
Japanese bloom with foliage, first for six Japanese, 
first for six incurved, showing Empress of India, 
second for six incurved blooms,three varieties, second 
for six Japanese blooms, cut with foliage ; and second 
for twelve blooms, six of each, in three varieties. 
In this class Lord Plunket was first, thus securing 
the N.C.S. Certificate. 
Col. The Hon. C. F. Crichton took the cup and 
first prize for six Japanese or incurved blooms in 
three varieties, and second for twenty-four Japanese 
blooms. Mr. C. S. Spear added to his Dublin 
triumph by securing first for six different varieties of 
Japanese blooms, cut with foliage; first for the 
great class of twenty-four Japanese blooms ; second 
for six Japanese or reflexed blooms in three varieties, 
and second for six Japanese blooms, any one colour 
excepting white. G. C. Ashlin, Esq. (gardener, Mr. 
M. Reilly), also a Dublin prize-taker, here took first 
prize and the N.C.S. certificate for six incurved 
blooms in at least three varieties, and second for 
six Japanese, all one variety. 
Reginald T. Harris, Esq,, M.A , of Saintbury, 
Killiney, who acted as hon. secretary, secured 
second for the Japanese bloom cut with its foliage; 
he was the only exhibitor for a single plant in bloom ; 
he took the silver medal of the N.C.S. for six Japa¬ 
nese in three varieties,first for three Japanese blooms, 
each different; and second for twelve bunches of cut 
