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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
November 21, 1896. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOWS. 
JERSEY.— Nov. 4 th and 5th. 
The Chrysanthemum show, held under the auspices 
of the society of Jersey gardeners, was opened in the 
Oddfellows' Hall, on the 4th inst. by Sir George 
Bertram, who said that during the last twelve years 
there had been decided progress in Jersey in matters 
horticultural. Many more people now took an 
intelligent interest in gardening, and he thought it 
was due in a very great measure to the formation of 
that society. In speaking of the acclimitisation of 
plants, he said he had proved that many could be grown 
on the island with little or no protection. In his life 
he had had two hobbies, cricket and horticulture. 
Circumstances compelled him to give up the former 
and cling to the latter. 
Special prizes offered were fairly numerous, one 
being for twenty-four Japanese blooms and twelve 
incurved. The first prize, a silver cup, was secured 
by Mr. J. Le Piez, gardener to N. Allain, Esq., 
Blanc Pignon, with a magnificent lot. Mr. Palmer, 
gardener to R. B. Colley, Esq., and Mr. G. H. 
Ebdon, took the second and third prize respec¬ 
tively. Mr. Richardson, gardener to P. Bailhache, 
Esq., secured the silver cup offered for two 
Japanese, two incurved and two pompons, trained 
specimens. Mr. J. Le Piez carried off the first prizes 
in two other special classes. For a dinner table laid 
for eight persons, with Chrysanthemums and foliage, 
Mr. E. Bull secured the dinner set of fifty-six pieces. 
Other useful articles were also competed for. Prizes 
were offered to elicit the production of show boxes 
better adapted for the purpose than those in use, and 
Mr. J. Le Piez was again first, but the judges con¬ 
sidered his plan no improvement on the boxes in use. 
Mr. A. J. de Ste Croix, gardener to G. H. 
Hammond-Spencer, Esq., had the best group of 
Chrysanthemums, with an edging of green. Mr. 
J. E. Williams, Jun , gardener to T. L. De Faye, 
Esq., showed the best group with 'foliage. Mr. W. 
Nicolle, gardener to Col. Turner was first for a 
smaller group. A special prize for seven fine baskets 
of Chrysanthemums fell to the lot of Mr. J. Ereaut, 
of The Beeches, Wellington Road. Mr. W. 
Richardson secured the first prizes for one incurved, 
one Japanese and one pompon respectively. Mr. J. 
Le Piez had the best eight plants in 6-in. pots ; and 
Mr. C. F. de Ste Croix had the best three. These 
two gardeners won a large number of prizes, but Mr. 
J. Le Piez, having gained the highest number of 
points in the Chrysanthemum classes, was awarded 
theN.C.S. Jubilee Bronze Medal. He was accorded 
three First-class Certificates for various exhibits ; 
and Mr. J. Batho had one for twelve Cannas. Mr. 
E. J. Ashelford and Mr. H. Batho are the hon. 
secretaries, and the show gave them credit. 
[We regret that this got crowded out for want of 
space last week.—E d.] 
ASCOT. —Nov. 4th and 5th. 
The entries here were nearly double the number of 
those forthcoming last year, and the show as a whole 
was undoubtedly the best that has been held at 
Ascot for many years. Generous support is accorded 
to the society from many of the local gentry, and 
both the patrons and the secretary are therefore 
suitably rewarded by the success of the undertaking. 
The premier award for twenty-four Japanese 
blooms was borne off by Mr. C. J. Salter, gardener 
to T. B. Haywood, Esq., Woodhatch Lodge, Reigate, 
with a fine lot of samples. There was a keen fight for 
the second place, and although Mr. Thomas Dennes, 
gardener to W. S. Cookson, Esq., Binfield Park, 
Bracknell, won, very little separated him from the 
claimant of the third prize, Mr. W. Neville, gardener 
to F. W. Flight, Esq., Cornstiles, Twyford, Win¬ 
chester. 
There were nine entries in the class for twenty- 
four “ incurves ” of distinct varieties. Here also the 
first award fell to the lot of Mr. C. J. Salter, who 
had a remarkably even lot of blooms. Mr. W. 
Salter was second and Mr. W L. Farmer, gardener 
to H. P. Laschellas, Esq., Highams, Windlesham, 
third. 
In the smaller classes for cut blooms, eighteen 
“incurves ” and eighteen Japs, were best shown by 
Mr. Lane, gardener to Miss Durning Smith, King’s 
Ride, Ascot. Mr. WilsoD, gardener to R. C. Christie, 
Esq , Ribsden, Updown Hill, Bagshot, was first for 
twelve incurves,’’ distinct ; and also for a similar 
number of Japanese, showing some excellent material 
in both cases. 
Four trained specimen Chrysanthemums were 
best shown by Mr. J. F. Paul, gardener to Mrs. 
Bowring, Forest Farm, Windsor, whilst the leading 
group of plants was shown by Mr. W. Lane. Mr. 
W. L. Farmer was credited with the first prize for a 
group' of miscellaneous plants occupying a semi¬ 
circular space of 6 ft. diameter. 
Mr. W. Lane submitted the best collection of nine 
distinct kinds of vegetables. In the class for a 
collection of vegetables in which the prizes were 
offered by Messrs. Sutton & Sons, Reading, Mr. G. 
Worsfold, gardener to E. D. Mansfield, Lambrook, 
Bracknell, led the way. 
HARROGATE, November 5th. 
The second annual show of the Harrogate Chrysan¬ 
themum and Paxton Society was held in the Drill 
Hall, Harrogate, on the above date. The number of 
entries did not nearly approach that of last year, the 
reason, no doubt, being that Harrogate growers are 
well up in their work. This, I think, many from a 
distance found out last year, more especially in the 
cut bloom classes ; and the results probably damped 
their ardour a little. The main class was for groups 
of Chrysanthemums, arranged in 60 ft. superficial 
space, in the form of a half circle. There were 
three entries, where last year there were five. The 
leading prize was taken by E. Becket Faber, Esq., 
J.P., Belvedere, Harrogate. Mr. J. G. Pettinger, 
Strawberry Dale Nurseries, took the second award ; 
and Mrs. Whitham, Stafford House, Harrogate, 
came in third. E. Becket Faber, Esq., again took 
the lead in the class for a group of miscellaneous 
plants arranged for effect in a space not exceeding 
100 square feet. He was also first for a group 
not exceeding 60 square feet. Mr. Townsend, 
Mr. J. Foxton, and Mr. J. G. Petinger also took 
prizes in these three groups, but were unable to beat 
E. B. Faber, Esq., with the great resources at his 
command. The groups generally would have done 
justice to a much larger show. 
Mr. Anderson, gardener to A. Milnthorpe, Esq., 
of Cattail, Harrogate, took the leading honours in 
the cut bloom classes for thirty-six varieties of 
Chrysanthemums (eighteen incurved, and eighteen 
Japanese); and took several first prizes in other 
classes. Specimen plants of Chrysanthemums were 
well represented, as were bouquets, sprays, and 
baskets of flowers. Apples were also a noticeable 
feature. A band of music played at intervals; and 
this, accompanied by Mr. Nicholson, the Yorkshire 
humourist, pleased the general public after the 
groups and cut flowers had been inspected. 
PLYMOUTH, Nov. 10th and nth. 
The West of England Chrysanthemum Society held 
its annual exhibition in Plymouth Guildhall, on the 
above dates, and judging by the high-class character 
of the exhibits and the large numbers who visited 
the show, the committee certainly have every reason 
to consider their arduous labours are duly appre¬ 
ciated ; and whilst giving a grand display to the 
public, have certainly in a large measure assisted in 
developing the superior culture of this truly “ Queen 
of Autumn ” flowers. Messrs. Wilson and Damarel, 
the busy secretaries deserve a word of praise, for 
they have again brought to a successful issue one of 
the finest shows ever held in the west of England. 
The fact that so many societies are able to secure 
the finest hall in our towns and cities for show 
purposes speaks volumes for horticulture, and that 
they continue to hold the exhibitions in them speaks 
well of gardeners, and all connected with the show. 
This fact was forcibly impressed upon us when 
standing on the platform just after the judging was 
over, and gazing upon the masses of colour, whether 
of fruit or flowers, or uniformly and well-balanced 
groups that filled both sides of the hall. Pleasing, 
certainly ; artistic, to be sure it was ; useful without 
a doubt, and if so much could be spared to be 
exhibited, how much more must have remained at 
home to decorate the many mansions and conserva¬ 
tories whence they were brought. So may it be for 
many years to come, and may the exhibits ever 
improve in number and quality ; but what an advance 
to the old shows at the Manor Rooms, Church 
Street, Stoke Newington, of some forty years ago, 
and the incurved blooms Mr. James used to exhibit 
in the windows of the Rochester Castle. I remember 
them well and am astonished at the advances made, 
and still we are progressing. 
The groups were very effective, that of C. Watts, 
Esq. (gardener, Mr. S. Chilwell) being awarded first 
—a tasteful arrangement—flowers and foliage well 
intermixed and yet light and attractive. Mr. J. 
Webber, of the Vinstone Nurseries, Plymouth, was 
a good second, having also grand blooms but lacking 
somewhat in arrangement. The third group, also a 
good one, was exhibited by Admiral Parker. Other 
winners of prizes for groups were C. Norrington, 
Esq., first, with good blooms and well staged ; J. 
Webber, Esq., second ; and C. HoskiDg, Esq., 
Compton, third. 
For cut blooms of forty-eight Japanese, not less 
than twenty-four varieties, Mr. Foster, gardener to 
H. Hammond-Spencer, Esq., was first with blooms 
of superior quality and freshness. Very fine were 
Madame Carnot, Mons. Cbenon de Leche, a wonder¬ 
ful bloom, Mutual Friend, Robert Owen, Primrose 
League, Australie, Miss Elsie Teichman, Mr. J. 
Hollingsworth, A. H. Wood, Mme. Ad. Chatin, well 
up; John Seward, Beauty of Castlewood, Charles 
Davis, and Mons. Panckoucke. The second prize 
was secured by Mr. Page, gardener to G. B. Fortes- 
cue, Esq., Boronnod, whose blooms were also fine 
but rather less in size. The third prize went to Mr. 
Styles, gardener to Miss Fripp, Teignmouth ; many 
excellent blooms were to be seen in this exhibit also. 
H. Hammond-Spencer, Esq., was again first with 
twenty-four incurved blooms, well set and fresh ; 
H. E. Murray, Esq., second; and Miss Tripp, third. 
With twelve Japanese the Rev. E. Hutchins, Teign¬ 
mouth, was first ; Sir J. Jenkins second; and the 
Misses Carew third. H. Hammond-Spencer, Esq., 
was first in classes for six Japanese, any colour, and 
also six incurved any variety, other successful 
exhibitors being G. B. Fortescue, Esq., Miss Tripp, 
and Mrs. Bridson. For twelve large flowered 
Anemones, G. B. Fortescue, Esq , was first ; the 
Rev. E. Hutchins second. Six specimen plants, 
three, and single plants besides single Chrysanthe¬ 
mums were numerous and good, first prizes being 
taken by G. Hoskins, Lady Blatchford and S. H. 
Phillips, Esq. The latter gentleman was first also for 
twelve and six single, and six semi-double Primulas, 
twelve Cyclamen and six zonal Pelargoniums, good 
plants beiDg shown in each class. Dr. Aldous was 
first for six Orchids having Cattleya labiata, 
Oncidium Rogersii and O. Crispum among his best 
plants. A grand display of Orchids was made by 
Mr. Hodges, of Argyle House, Plymouth, filling up 
a large space at the end of the hall. He had 
splendidly flowered plants of C. labiata among them 
being several of exceptional merit both as regards 
colour and size of bloom. Oncidium tigrinum also 
was well represented whilst in the centre was a well- 
flowered plant of Cycnoches chlorochilum with its 
quaint yet interesting swan-like flowers. Arching 
over all were many Dendrobium Phalaenopsis in 
various shades of colour, the whole well interspersed 
with light and feathery Ferns and foliage. 
Apples and Pears were numerous and well coloured, 
a little smaller in size to what is often the case down 
here. Miss Fripp was first with twelve dishes, six of 
Apples and six of Pears ; Admiral Parker second ; 
and F. Bradshaw third. Blenheim Orange was well 
shown by Mr. T. Steward, Saltram Gardens, beating 
several competitors. Other first prize winners of 
fruit were Mr. F. Bradshaw, for Cox’s Orange 
Pippin ; Admiral Parker for King of the Pippins ; Rev. 
J. Hall-Parlby for Ribston Pippin ; Mr. E. Allen, 
for Marie Louise Pear; Mr. J. J. McAndiew, for 
Duchesse d’Angouleme ; and Admiral Parker for 
Beurre Clairgeau. C. Norrington, Esq., was first 
for Black Grapes ; Lady Blatchford second; and 
Miss Fripp third. 
Mr. W. J. Godfrey, Exmouth, had a fine display 
of cut blooms, also Carnations and zonals. Messrs. 
R. Veitch & Son, of Exeter, staged a collection of 
Apples and Pears. Messrs. Slater, Exeter, also 
exhibited a fine lot of fruit; whilst Messrs. Jarman, 
of Chard, Smale of Torquay, Messrs. Lethbridge 
& Westlake, of Plymouth also showed fine stands of 
vegetables, flowers, fruit, and floral designs. In the 
competing class, however, for the latter, Mr J. 
Tomlinson, Devonport, who was first, had a very 
meritorious display. On the evening of Tuesday, Mr. 
Smale of Torquay, lectured to a large crowd iu one of 
the rooms adjoining the Hall on the " Cultivation of 
the Chrysanthemum,"anumber of lantern slides being 
effectively used during the delivery of the lecture. 
