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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
November 14, 1896. 
mums set up on Tuesday, the 3rd inst. We had 
overlooked this in last week’s report. 
Mr. W. Wells, Earlswood Nurseries, Earlswood, 
Red Hill, Surrey, occupied a side table in one of the 
galleries wiih a collection of Chrysanthemums in their 
various sections. Amongst others we noted a new 
incurved Japanese variety named Lord Justice Lopes. 
The blooms were of huge size (8J in. in diameter) 
with moderately broad silvery-pink florets. It was 
raised by Mr. Wells. Good incurved blooms were 
Mrs. Airdrie and Les Ecrins, the latter being old 
gold in colour and of large size. Esau, a pink and 
heavily bearded variety was in good form 
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CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOWS. 
THE PEOPLE’S PALACE, WHITECHAPEL. 
October 29 tli. 
The horticultural society in connection with this 
grand institution opened a three days show on 
the above date, when the judges, Messrs. R. 
Ballantine and R. Dean expressed great satisfaction 
with the quality of the display. The society 
has about 400 members, annually distributes 
thousands of cuttings supplied by wealthy friends, 
and gives instruction in rearing and tending them. 
Hence many of the adjacent courts and alleys show 
most gratifying results, and evidence that great 
pride is taken in the culture of the autumn flower. 
PECKHAM.— October 29 th, 2,0th, 31 st. 
The second annual show was held at the Public 
Hall, and proved to be much more successful than 
its predecessor. The competitions were very keen. 
The groups were remarkably fine and the cut blooms 
were certainly equal to the best shown by some of 
the older societies. The best prizes were taken by 
Messrs. Eldridge, Clarkson, Alexander, Briant, 
W. Barnes, Dowie, Edwards, Goater, Haddon, 
Harrison, Martm, Nichols, and Sheldon, Mrs. 
Barnes and Miss Eaton. The excellent arrange¬ 
ments reflect great credit upon the hon. secretary, 
Mr. Barnes. 
BATTERSEA. — October 2,0th and 3isf 
Here again one was almost surprised to find such 
grand blooms and charming groups, grown as they 
had been in low lying, narrow streets. The prize¬ 
winners will doubtless see worse flowers take awards 
at bigger shows. The leading prize-takers were :— 
Mr. J. Portbury, Ripon House, Putney; Mr. W. J. 
Wright, gardener to H. A. Tufnell, E<-q , The Grove, 
Prince’s Road, Wimbledon Park ; Mr. C. Bentley, 
gardener to Major Bosworth, Cedar Court, 
Roehampton ; Mr. Hermann Kloss, 98, St. John’s 
Hill, S.W. ; Mr. W. Riddle, 75, Montholme Road ( 
S.W. ; Mr. W. G. Bond, 17, Francis Street, S.W.; 
Mr. J Green, 127, Latchmere Road, S.W. ; Mr. C. 
Awbery, 13, Avenue Road, S.W.; Mr. Bolton, n, 
Eversleigh Road, S.W. ; Mr. White, 121, Latchmere 
Road, S.W. ; Mr. C. Hemstead, 26, Wilson Street, 
S.W. ; Mr. J. O. Langrish, 167, Elsley Road, S.W. ; 
and Mr. A. Hart, 25, Worfield Street, S.W. 
The traders who at considerable trouble and 
expense helped to adorn the Battersea Town Hall on 
this occasion were given Diplomas of Merit, and this 
honour was accorded to Mr. Robert Neal, Trinity 
Road Nurseries, Wandsworth Common; Mr. 
Norman Davis, Framfield, Sussex, Messrs. 
Greenfield, Grainger & Co., Riversmead Nurseries, 
Dunt’s Hill, Earlsfield ; Mr. A. Clark, Garratt 
Lane, Earlsfield; Mr. Maile, Falcon Road, Batter¬ 
sea ; Mr. C. R. Fischer, 30, High Street, Clapham ; 
Mr. Wm. Colchester, Ipswich ; One and All Co., 
Strand ; Messrs. Darby & Sons, and Mr. C. Soar. 
A fine collection of Cacti was staged by Mr. C. 
Awbery, 13, Avenue Road, S.W.; and a very pretty 
table ornament by Mr. Duke of 8, Orbell Street, 
S.W., was not overlooked by the judges or visitors. 
Mr. Langrish the Hon. Sec., Mr. Coppin (Battersea 
Park) and a good committee may again congratulate 
themselves upon the successful show. 
BARNSTAPLE .—November 3 rd and 4th. 
The Barnstaple Chrysanthemum and poultry show, 
the largest held in the provinces was opened on the 
3rd inst., in the Market Hall, Barnstaple. In the 
poultry classes there were 820 entries, pigeons number¬ 
ing 1,810 ; cage birds 286. The Crystal Palace show 
was this year held earlier than usual, so that it 
should not clash with the Barnstaple show. Nearly 
all the leading fanciers were represented, and the show 
was a grand success. The following were the leading 
awards:— 
The Chrysanthemum section for a group of Chry¬ 
santhemums, Mrs. J. R. Chanter was first. For 
Chrysanthemums in pots, Mrs. J. Chanter. For 
thirty-six cut blooms, Japs., V. Stuckey, Esq., was 
first, as well as for eighteen cut Japs. For six cut Japs., 
Sir W. R. Williams took the lead. For thirty-six 
incurved varieties, V. Stuckey, Esq. was to the fore. 
In the class for Primulas, Sir W. R. Williams took 
the lead. For Pelargoniums, J. H. Lockley, Esq. 
took the first prize. Rev. D. Churchward had the 
best Ferns. 
Sir John Ferguson Davie secured the leading 
prize for Lady Downes Grapes, also for the best 
twelve dishes of Apples, and the best Pears. Trade 
exhibits included an exhibit from Messrs. Ireland & 
Co., nurserymen, Barnstaple. The Ichthemic 
Guano Company had a stand of their renowned 
fertiliser. 
COVENTRY— Nov. \lh and 5 th. 
A most successful show has been held here on the 
4th and 5th. The quality and quantity of blooms 
was far in advance of former years ; the competition 
was very keen. G. Singer, Esq., of Counden Court, 
Coventry, Mr. T. Blake gardener), was awarded a 
special prize for produce grown with “ Pure 
Ichthemic Guano.” 
BROMLEY and DISTRICT.— Nov. tfh and 5 th. 
The Grand Hall at Bromley was again the venue of 
this, one of the prettiest and best organised local 
shows it has ever been our lot to visit. Conspicuous 
success has attended the labours of the honorary 
secretaries this season, for the numerous entries 
contained a great deal of splendid material. It is 
rather unfortunate, perhaps, that the show clashed 
with the Jubilee Celebrations of the N. C. S., but 
we presume this could not well be avoided. The 
Grand Hall is a most suitable building, and not only 
did the blooms upon the show boards appear to 
great advantage, but the stage had not been for¬ 
gotten, for it had been tastefully decorated for the 
occasion by Messrs. John Laing & Sons, Forest 
Hill, S.E. 
A conspicuous feature was the groups of Chry¬ 
santhemums occupying a space of about 50 sq., ft. 
After a keen contest the first award was borne off by 
Mr. J. Lyne, gardener to H. F. Tiarks, Esq., 
Foxbury, Chislehurst; the second by Mr. Chas. 
Blick, gardener to Martin R. Smith, Esq., The 
Warren, Hayes, Kent; and the third by Mr. 
Edward Dove, gardener to H. E. Fry, Esq., Bickley, 
Hall. Mr. J. Lyne was also the most successful 
exhibitor of a group of foliage and flowering plants 
covering an area of 30 sq., ft. This was a very 
pretty exhibit. Mr. J. Amey, Hog’s Hill, Ghisle- 
hurst took the second ; and Mr. William Pascoe, 
gardener to Captain Torrens, Baston Manor, Hayes, 
the third place. 
In the premier open class for cut Chrysanthemum 
blooms, the twenty-four Japanese, distinct, and the 
twenty-four “incurves,” in eighteen varieties were 
best shown by Mr. C. Payne, gardener to C. J. 
Whittington, Esq., Elmhurst, Bickley Park, who 
had a remarkably fine lot. Graphic, A. H. Wood, 
Mrs. W. H. Lees, Madame Carnot, Edith Tabor, 
Mdlle Therese Rey, Dorothy Seward, James Bidin- 
cope, and Mons. Chenon de Leche among the Japs ; 
and C. H. Curtis, Lord Alcester, Empress of India, 
Lord Wolseley, and William Tunnington, among the 
“incurves” were some of his best blooms. Mr. 
Walter Harvey, gardener to R. B. Smith, Esq., 
Chislehurst, was second ; and Mr. R. Leadbetter, 
gardener to A. G. Hubbuck, Esq., Chislehurst, 
third. 
In a smaller class for twelve Japs., and twelve 
"incurves,” Mr. C. Payne, scored another first, and 
was followed in this case by Mr. E. Mills, gardener 
to Frank Lloyd, Esq., Coombe House, Croydon; 
and Mr.S.B. Wheadon, gardener to J. Leyton, Esq., 
The Red House, Bickley. Twenty-four Japanese 
blooms, distinct were best shown by Mr. Chas. 
Blick, who had Phoebus, Mutual Friend, Herbert 
Cutbush, Good Gracious, and Chas. Davis very 
strong. The second award fell to the lot of Mr. J. 
Blackburn, gardener to J. Scott, Esq., Elmstead 
Grange ; and the third to Mr. George Prebble, 
gardener to M. Hodson, Esq., Shirley Cottage, 
Shirley. 
The following exhibitors secured first prizes in 
their respective classes : —Mr. R. Leadbetter, for 
eighteen blooms comprising six Japanese, six in¬ 
curved, and six reflexed ; Mr. George Prebble, for 
twelve “ incurves ” ; Mr. Walter Harvey, gardener 
to R. B. Martin, Esq, Chislehurst, for six 
“ incurves ” ; Mr. Chas. Blick, for twelve Japanese ; 
Mr. C. Jordan, gardener to H. Hockier, Esq , Coney 
Hill, Hayes, for six Japanese; Mr. R. Leadbetter, 
for six Anemones ; Mr. E. Mills, for twelve 
Pompons, three blooms of each ; Mr. Walter 
Harvey, for six blooms of any incurved variety, 
with Empress of India; Mr. Chas. Blick, for six 
blooms of any Japanese variety, with Phoebus ; and 
Mr. R. Leadbetter, for six redexed blooms. 
In the division for those who had not taken a 
prize for Chrysanthemums prior to 1896, Mr. W. 
Harvey secured a first for six Japanese blooms, 
distinct, and also for six “ incurved.” 
Mr. E. Legg, The Cedars, Bickley, upheld the 
honour of single-handed gardeners by beating every¬ 
one for twelve Japanese, and likewise for six 
" incurves " ; whilst Mr. Chas. Craker, gardener to 
J. Ross Anton, Esq , Bickley, took a similar position 
for six Japanese. Mr. Wm. Weeks, Bromley, came 
out at the top of the list in the amateurs' division 
for twelve, and also for six Japanese with some 
capital samples. 
Mr. J. Blackburn, secured the special prize offered 
by A. J. Hubbuck, Esq., for twelve Japanese, to 
consist of three each of Avalanche, Sunflower, and 
Edwin Molyneux. 
Vegetables were honoured with a room to them¬ 
selves. The first prize for a collection for cottagers 
was won by Mr. Joseph Lawson, Chislehurst. Mr. 
Turle, Beckenham, and Mr. Chas Blick, also con¬ 
tributed first-prize collections. 
Mr. J. Lyne, contributed the best three bunches 
of black Grapes, and likewise three of white. This 
exhibitor was still further credited with the first 
prize for a nice little collection of fruit. 
NOTTINGHiM AND NOTTS.— Nov. 6th and 7 th. 
The seventh annual exhibiiion of the Nottingham 
and Notts Chrysanthemum Association was opened 
on the 6th inst. in the Mechanics’ Large Hall by the 
Mayoress (Mrs. Bright), supported by the Mayor 
(Aid. Bright) and other notable people, and continued 
over the next day. The association is affiliated with 
the National Chrysanthemum Society. The exhibits 
were classified in three divisions, the first being open 
to all England, the second to members residing 
within ten miles of the Market-place, and the third 
to artisan members. The exhibition surpassed in 
quality anything that has hitherto been seen there, 
and the entries were far more numerous. The 
Mayor, in commenting upon the show, said that, in 
his opinion, the show grew larger and more beautiful 
every year. He heard that a large proportion of the 
blooms came from the Hunger Hill Gardens and 
the Porchester Estate, and he was at a loss to know 
how the gardeners there had succeeded so splendidly. 
The show well deserved increasing support from the 
public of Nottingham. Alderman Bennet, in return¬ 
ing thanks to the Mayoress for opening the show, 
stated that he could say without fear of contradiction 
that the show was one of the finest outside London. 
In the open class the premier award for twelve 
incurved and twelve Japanese blooms, distinct, was 
carried off by Mr. J. W. Goodacre, gardener to the 
the Earl of Carrington, Elvaston Castle, Derby. 
Amongst the finest of his incurved blooms were Mr. 
C. H. Curtis, Major Bonaffon, and the Princess of 
Wales family, all of which were of exceptional merit. 
Amongst the Japanese types Duke of York was con¬ 
sidered the best ever seen, and Mrs. W. H. Lees 
was good. Mr. Silas Cole, gardener to the Right 
Hon. Earl Spenser, Althorp Park, Northampton, 
was a good second, being strong in incurved varieties. 
Mr. W. Ball, gardener to Richard Enfield, Esq., 
Bramcote, came in third. Mr. C. J. Mee secured 
the first prize for a collection of cut blooms, taking 
in addition the National Chrysanthemum Society’s 
Jubilee Medal. The blooms were cut with stems 
and foliage, and included such varieties as Lord 
Alcester, Mme. C. H. Payne, Charles Davis, Etoile 
de Lyon, W. Tricker, and Mary Anderson. Mr. J. 
Taylor, gardener to R. Halford, Esq , J.P., was 
second. An innovation was a class for groups of 
Chrysanthemums for the decoration of balconies, 
and here Mr. J. Foljambe got the better of his 
antagonist, Mr. T. Simpson, who was second. Mr. 
Foljambe showed fine examples of Mrs. Geo. Rundle, 
