November 14, 1896. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
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national, Therese Rey, Sunflower, Graphic, Edith 
Tabor, Australie, G. C. Schwabe, etc. The incurved 
varieties were much weaker. The Southgate 
District Chrysanthemum Society took the third 
award with a very even lot of smaller blooms. 
Holmes Memorial Challenge Cups. 
Mr. W. H. Lees, gardener to F. A. Bevan, Esq., 
Trent Park, New Barnet, repaired his loss of the 
first two day’s show, by taking the first prize for 
thirty six incurved blooms, distinct—a Challenge 
Cup and £io. Some of his finer blooms were Mrs. 
R. C. Kingston, Major Bonaffon, Queen 'of England, 
C. H. Curtis, J. Agate, Mons. R. Bahuant, Globe 
d’Or, Lord Rosebery, Robert Petfield, Perle 
Dauphinoise, John Lambert, Bonnie Dundee, D. B. 
Crane, Miss Haggas, Barbara, Madame Darrier, 
Baron Hirsch, and Empress of India. Mr. W. 
Higgs, gardener to J. B. Hankey, Esq., Fetcham 
Park, Leatherhead, was a good second, having 
grand blooms of Globe d’Or, C. H. Curtis, J. Agate, 
Empress of India, and Major Bonaffon. Mr. F. G. 
Foster, Brockhampton Nurseries, Havant, took the 
third award with some good blooms. Mr. B. 
Calvert, gardener to Col. Archer Houblon, Hailing- 
bury Place, Bishop’s, Stortford, came in fourth. 
Mr. W. H. Lees again took the lead in the class 
for foity-e ght Japanese blooms, distinct, taking the 
Challenge Cup and £io. He evidently had reserved 
his forces for the second show, having magnificent 
blooms of Mutual friend, Australie, Mrs. W. H. 
Lees, M. Chenon de Leche, Charles Davis, Lady 
Saunders, Hairy Wonder, Madame J. Bernard, 
Madame Carnot, Modesto, Viscountess Hambleden, 
Edith Tabor, Le Moucherotte, Phoebus, Miss Elsie 
Teichmann, A. H. Wood, Mrs. C. H. Payne and 
Mrs. H. Weeks. Mr. W. Mease, gardener to A. Tate, 
Esq., Downside, Leatherhead, was accorded the 
second place. He staged many fresh and beautiful 
blooms, including Australie, Mons. Chenon de Leche, 
Mrs. W. H Lees, Madame Carnot, Lord Brooke, 
Mons. Panckoucke, Mutual Fiiend, Etoile de Lyon, 
Mrs. Chas. Blick, Phoebus and others. Mr. W. 
Higgs took the third award with grand blooms of 
Hairy Wonder, Phoebus, Madame Carnot and 
Charles Davis. Mr. L. Dunmall, gardener to 
P. Waterer, Esq., Fawkam, was fourth. 
Special Jubilee Classes. 
Some prizes were offered by the society for the 
best display of Chrysanthemums by foreign mem¬ 
bers, but the latter did not come up very 
strongly. A Silver Jubilee Medal was accorded 
to M. Ernest Calvat, Grenoble, France. Some of 
his most promising blooms were Proviseur Poirier, 
Mme. Ed. Roger, M. G. Chabanne, and Etoile de 
Glacier. A green tint pervades the incurved 
Japanese Mme. Ed. Roger. A Bronze Medal was 
accorded to Mr. A. Scalarandis, Royal Gardens, 
Monza, Italy. 
Mr. W. Robinson, gardener to the Right Hon. 
Lord Justice Lopes, Westbury, Wilts, secured the 
Silver Cup offered by Mr. F. H. Clemow, of 
Anderton’s Hotel, for twelve Japanese blooms. He 
had magnificent blooms of Primrose League, Mrs. 
Hume LoDg, Madame Carnot, Pride of Exmouth, 
Pride of Madford, Hairy Wonder, Charles Davis, 
Viviand Morel, etc. He was followed by Mr. W. 
Slogrove, gardener to Mrs. Crawford, Gatton Park, 
Reigate, who had a solidly built and fresh-looking 
dozen. Mr. J. Brookes, gardener to W. J. Newman, 
Esq , Park House, Totteridge, was a very good 
third ; and .Mr. W. Messenger, gardener to C. H. 
Berners, Esq., Wolverstone Park, Ipswich, had also 
a handsome lot. There were seventeen entries in 
this class. 
A Silver Cup was offered by Mr. G. P. Linford, 
Aquarium Tavern, Westminster, for twenty-four 
Japanese blooms in not less than eighteen varieties, 
and this together with a money prize was taken by 
Mr. Jas. Stredwick, Silver Hill, St. Leonards, who 
had only one weak bloom in his stands. Very fine 
were Charles Davis, E. Prass, Mme. Chas. Molin, 
and Viscountess Hambleden, the latter being of a 
charming pearly pink. Mr. H. Love, Melville 
Terrace, High Street, Sandown, I.W., had a very 
even lot, taking the second place. Mr. Geo. Heal, 
Compton, Guildford, was a good third ; and Mr. W. 
Amies, South Ashford, Kent, was fourth. There 
were six entries here, and all good. 
Open Classes. —There were eight entries for six 
blooms of any white variety. The competition 
resulted in Mr. Jas. Gibson, gardener to E. H. Watts, 
Esq., Devonhurst, Chiswick, being placed first with 
magnificent samples of Mme. Carnot.; Mr. B. Calvert, 
gardener to Col. Archer Houblon, Hallingbury Place, 
Bishop’s Stortford, came second with Mdlle. Therese 
Rey ; and Mr. T. H. Lodge, gardener to Mrs. Meset, 
Hockerill, Bishop’s Stortford, third, with Mrs. Chas. 
Blick. Mr. W. Mease showed the best twelve large 
reflexed blooms in Christine, Mrs Forsyth, Culling- 
fordii, Cloth of Gold, Fred Hart, Pink Christine, 
Crimson King and Dr. Sharp. Mr. W. Robinson, 
gardener to the Rt. Hon. Lord Justice Lopes, came 
in second ; and Mr. R. Notcutt, Broughton Road 
Nursery, Ipswich, third. 
Mr. H. Prickett, gardener to T. Morgan Harvey, 
Esq , Bohun Lodge, East Barnet, staged a very even 
lot of large flowered anemones, winning thereby the 
first award. Walter Raleigh, Queen Elizabeth, 
Thorpe, Jnr., Owen’s Perfection, Lady Margaret, 
and Dame Blanch, were some of his strongest 
varieties. Mr. J. Maule, gardener to H. T. Mathews, 
Esq., The Mount, Hadley, was second ; and Mr. A. 
Skeggs, gardener to A. Mosleyn, Esq., third. In the 
smaller class for twelve Anemones, Mr. C. Light, 
gardener to the Rev. A. C. Johnson, Capel St. 
Mary, Ipswich, succeeded in obtaining the first prize, 
followed by Mr. W. Skeggs, and Mr. J Maule. 
Mr. T. Carryer, gardener to A. G. Meisener, Esq., 
Adenholme, Weybridge, led the way for three blooms 
each of twelve Pompons, distinct, showing Rubra 
Perfecta, La Vogue, President, Toussaint Marizot, 
and Prince of Orange in excellent form. Mr. M. E. 
Mills, gardener to F. Lloyd, Esq., Coomb House, 
Croydon, was second here. 
Twelve singles in bunches of three blooms each, 
in distinct varieties proved a very popular class. 
Mr. J. Myers, gardener to the Earl of Sandwich, 
Hitchingbrook, Huntingdon, headed the list. Purity, 
Gertie Sedgely, Ewan Cameron, Kate Williams, 
Jane, and Golden Star were some of the most con¬ 
spicuous varieties. The second prize was carried off 
by Mr. G. W. Forbes, gardener to D. Nicols Esq., 
Regent House, Surbiton ; and Mr. W. Wells. Earls- 
wood Nurseries, Redhill, third, 
Mr. W. Robinson staged six grand blooms of 
Viviand Morel, which put him at the top of the list 
of those exhibiting six Japs, of one variety of any 
other colour than white. Second came Mr G. W. 
Forbss ; and third Mr. James Watt, gardener to H. 
Bell, Esq., Fitzjohn’s Avenue, Hampstead. Mr. W. 
Robinson won yet another first for six Japanese 
incurved blooms, distinct. Mr. R. Jones, gardener 
to C. A. Smith Ryeland, Esq., Barford Hill, 
Warwick, led the way for six blooms of an incurved 
variety with C. H. Curtis. Mr. F. G. Foster, Brock¬ 
hampton Nurseries, Havant, appropriated the 
second prize. 
Amateurs’ Classes. —Six incurved blooms, 
distinct, were best shown by Mr. R. Knight, 63, 
Hardinge Road, Ashford, Kent, who had Major 
Bonaflon, Baron Hirsch, Lord Alcester, Jeanne 
d’Arc, C. H. Curtis, and Brookleigh Gem ; Mr. C. E. 
Wilkins, Wellington, Swanley Junction, was second ; 
and Mr. W. Amies, South Ashford, Kent, third. 
Mr. Knight, also had the best six Japanese, distinct, 
with Viviand Morel, Phoebus, ar.d Madame Carnot, 
specially strong. Mr. M. Silsbury, Providence, 
ShankliD, Isle of Wight, was second; and Mr. James 
Stredwick, Silver Hill, St. Leonards, third. Mr. 
James Stredwick, led the way in a keenly contested 
class for six blooms of any one Japanese variety. 
He had Chas. Davis in good condition. The second 
award was appropiated by Mr. C. E. Wilkins, and 
the third by Mr. Martin Silsbury, who both had 
good material. 
Single-handed Gardener’s Classes. —Mr. W. 
N. Apthorpe, 94, Hill Road, Cambridge, had the 
best six incurved blooms, and was followed by Mr. 
C. E. Wilkins, and Mr. W. H. Cullom, Merle Bank, 
Caterham Valley. In the larger class for twelve 
" incurves,” Mr. C. E. Wilkins, was the strongest 
exhibitor. Alfred Salter, Queen of England, and 
Lord Alcester, were some of his best samples. Mr. 
W. N. Apthorpe followed, so that here the positions 
were reversed. 
The last mentioned exhibitor was successful in 
placing to his credit the premier award for six 
“Japs.,” distinct, Mutual Friend, and Graphic, being 
in excellent condition. Mr. H. Edwards, gardener 
to Dr. Bond, 3, Brookside, Cambridge, was second, 
and Mr. B. Stonestreet, gatdener to E. B. Hunt, 
Esq., Hayes Gate, Southall, third. Mr. ri. Edwards 
likewise had the premier stand of twelve Japs., 
which contained excellent samples of Viviand Motel, 
Phoebus, Madame Carnot, Mdlle Therese Rey, and 
Chas. Davis. Mr. W. N. Apthorpe occupied the 
second position ; and Mr. Edwin Smith, iDgleside, 
Chatham, the third. 
Table decorations. 
These formed a most popular feature of the second 
show. In the class for a table of wreaths, sprays, 
crosses, etc., illustrating the decorative value of the 
Chrysanthemum, there were four entries. Mr. H. 
O. Garford, Floral Depot, Stoke Newington, was 
placed first with a most effective exhibit, certainly 
the best of its kind that we have ever seen at the 
Aquarium. From an imposing and tastefully dressed 
epergne in the centre four brass arms decorated with 
Myrsiphyllum gracefully arched towards each corner 
of the table, and held suspended at their apices four 
floral baskets. The wreaths that surrounded this 
central figure were very massive and exceedingly 
well-executed. Messrs. Harwood, Bros., Balham, 
were placed second with a much heavier exhibit, and 
Mrs. W. Green, Jun., Harold Wood, Essex, came in 
third. 
Two vases of Pompon or Anemone Chrysanthe¬ 
mums arranged with foliage for effect were best 
shown by Mr. Mark Webster, gardener to E. J. 
Preston, Esq , Kelsey Park, Beckenham. Mr. A. 
Meredent, gardener to Dr. Paul, Camberwell House, 
Camberwell, was placed second. 
In the classes open to gardeners and amateurs only 
Mr. Mark Webster, scored another first for two hand 
bouquets of Chrysanthemums. Mr. Arthur 
Pentney, gardener to A. J. Howard, Esq , Worton 
Hall, Isleworth, occupied the second position. 
Miss E. Pentney, Vale Cottage, Hanger Hill, 
EaliDg, won the chief honours for a hand basket of 
Chrysanthemums in the ladies classes. Miss 
Pentney had displayed considerable taste and skill in 
making up her basket. Miss Sedgeley, Caterham 
Valley, won the second prize ; and Mrs. W. Green, 
Junr., the third. 
The premier award in the class for one vase of six 
blooms of any variety of Japanese Chrysanthemums 
fell to the lot of Mr. R. E. Wilson, 32, Margravie 
Gardens, West Kensington. Amateurs only were 
permitted to compete here. 
Pot Plants. 
As at the first show the specimen Chrysanthemums 
found a place in St. Stephens Hall, and very 
imposing they looked. In our report of Tuesday 
and Wednesday’s exhibition, we have already com¬ 
mented upon the marvellous amount of cultural skill 
of which these plants bore unmistakable evidences. 
Mr. J. Brooke, gardener to W. Reynolds, Esq., J.P., 
The Grove, Highgate, was placed at the head of 
competitors for four trained specimens of any 
varieties. Col.W. B. Smith, Mdme.Bertier Rendatler, 
Chinaman, and Maiden’s Blush, were Mr. Brooke's 
choice. Mr. D. Donald, gardener to J. G. Barclay, 
Esq., Knott Green, Leyton; and Mr. W. Davey, 
gardener to C. C. Paine, Esq., Cedar House, 
Stamford Hill, were awarded second and third prizes 
respectively. Six standard trained specimens were 
best shown by Mr. D. Donald, who had grand 
samples of Chinaman, William Tricker, Good 
Gracious, Col. W. B. Smith, Pink Christine, and 
Miss Alice Luckman. Mr. W. Davey was accorded 
the second prize here. The last-named exhibitor 
was the most successful in the competition for four 
trained specimens of any varieties, showing Stanstead 
Surprise, Elsie, Madame Edouard Rey, and Col. W. 
B. Smith. Mr. D. Donald, and Mr. G. H. Cooper, 
Croydon, followed in order of mention. 
The prizes offered for six trained specimens of 
pompon varieties brought out some superb material. 
Mr. D. Donald led the way most decisively with 
William Kennedy, White Martha, Frances Boyce, 
William Westlake, Soeur Melaine, and Yellow 
Martha. Mr. J. Brooke followed him in the second 
place, and the third award was appropriated by Mr. 
G. H. Cooper. 
Mr. D. Donald finished up a most successful 
undertaking by winning first place for a single 
specimen trained in the pyramidal fashion. Soeur 
Melaine was the variety chosen. 
Miscellaneous. 
The miscellaneous or non-competitive exhibits were 
not renewed on the third day as in the case of the 
specified classes. There were, however, a few 
additional lots. 
A Silver Medal was accorded to Messrs. J. Veitch 
& Sons, Chelsea, for their fine group of Chrysanthe' 
