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Mr. Thomas Lunt was again the most successful 
exhibitor in the next class in importance—namely, 
the twenty-four Japanese blooms. Hardly a bloom 
on his board showed even a tinge of weakness in 
colour, depth, or freshness. Of the incurved varieties 
there was not a large show. These do not receive 
the same attention that used formerly to be bestowed 
upon them ; the single decorative varieties gradually 
are supplanting them in favour with growers. As a 
matter of fact the incurved varieties being so much 
more difficult to bring to perfection, to some extent 
accounts for their loss of caste. For them Mr. 
Thomas Dale, gardener to John Gordon, Esq., of 
Aikenhead, secured the first prize, and his chaste, 
th®ugh somewhat prim board did him credit for the 
evident time and trouble he had spent over his plants. 
In the class for six vases of Japanese blooms, three 
blooms of one variety in each vase, there was a 
liberal entry, and arranged as they were, with a due 
regard to effect, they made a very noticeable feature 
in the centre of the hall. Mr. Thomas Dale again 
carried the honours in this class, with a show of 
blooms noteworthy alike for colour and finish. The 
leading award in the way of shower bouquets, made 
up with Chrysanthemums and variegated foliage, 
was taken by Mr. Andrew Forsyth, gardener to 
Andrew Paterson, Esq , Row. Some of the bouquets 
were executed with more display than judgment, for 
assuredly only a person of extraordinary height could 
have held them so as to keep them from trailing on 
the ground. 
With regard to the pot plants generally, the entries 
gave evidence of careful and advanced cultivation, 
particularly in the trained plants and the pompon 
varieties. One of the finest features of the exhibition 
were the exhibits under Class 35, for a table of 
Chrysanthemums and foliage plants. Here Mr. 
Thomas Dale again added to his already dis¬ 
tinguished successes. His table had a wealth ol 
colour most tastefully arranged, and relieved with a 
background of choice Crotons of the narrow-leaved 
variety, which lightened up with tiny bits of gold 
what would otherwise have been a somewhat heavy 
design. The second prize was awarded to Mr. W. 
F. B. Archibald, gardener to the Earl of Home at 
Bothwell Castle, with a less ambitious arrangement, 
but nevertheless a work of art. In the fruit classes 
there was a magnificent display of Grapes, and four 
of the five first prizes offered fell to Mr. J. Leslie, 
gardener to A. Coates, Esq., Pitcullen House, Perth, 
whose name as a great vine-grower has become more 
or less a household word among his associates and 
rivals. His exhibits were a long way ahead of the 
next best. The show of small fruits was rather 
limited in quantity, but what there was of it was good. 
In the vegetable department the lead was taken by 
Mr. James Brown, gardener to A. A. Speirs, Esq., 
of Houston, who was also first last year. Among 
the trade exhibits, Messrs. Austin & M'Aslin, of the 
Cathcart Nurseries, staged a very prettily arranged 
table, with Palms and Cocus weddeliana, which had 
as a foreground a mass of choice flowers from the 
well-known raiser, Mr. H. J. Jones, of Lewisham, for 
whom they are principal agents in Scotland. 
Messrs. J. and R. Thyne, Kelvinside Nurseries, had 
a magnificent table in which masses of bright yellow 
bloom were a striking feature, Cyclamen, and Lily 
of the Valley, being also prominent. Messrs. Smith 
and Simons, Kennishead Nurseries, and Messrs. 
Cunningham & Wyllie, Glasgow, had also tastefully- 
arranged exhibits on view. Trade exhibitors at a 
distance were represented by the Ichthemic Guano 
Company, with a reproduction of their exhibit 
which was awarded the G >ld Medal at the 
National Society’s Jubilee Festival and here 
repeated; and Messrs. W. Edwards & Son, Sher¬ 
wood. Messrs. D. & W. Buchanan, Kippen, had on 
view a beautiful collection of vine leaves in autumn 
tints. Mr. R. Cockburn, The Vineries, Drumchapel, 
showed a fine lot of Grapes produced from vines of 
only two years’ growth, and a good word should also 
be given to the luscious examples of Cockburn’s 
No. 1 Tomato, of which there were some excellent 
dishes in evidence. Lady Watson, of Earnock, and 
Mrs. Biisland, Glasgow, judged the vases, bouquets, 
and sprays; and other awards were made by Messrs. 
James Beisant, Castle Huntly; John Macher, 
Broughty Ferry ; John Methven, Blythswood ; and 
D. M'Donald, Ferguslie, Paisley. 
Luncheon. 
The customary luncheon took place at the Grand 
Hotel immediately after the judging, the Lord 
Provost presiding, with the president (Mr. D. Dewar) 
and the principal officers of the society on his right 
and left. A large company were present, many well- 
known horticulturists from Edinburgh and the far 
north being amongst the list of guests. 
The Lord Provost expressed the pleasure it was to 
him thus early in his reign to be present at so impor¬ 
tant a function and hoped they would be spared lo 
meet again at a similar celebration next year, his 
Lordship kindly promising a continuance of support 
in the future. (Applause, which was renewed on his 
Lordship’s leaving the hall to fulfil another important 
appointment in the city). 
The toast list embraced the usual loyal and 
patriotic sentiments. Mr. Cairns ably proposed the 
health of “ The Judges,” remarking that the present 
show was no unworthy successor of the two previous 
ones, the result being a source of pleasure to the 
directors, who bad worked hard to bring the exhibr 
tion to a successful issue. He coupled the names of 
Mr. Macher and Mr. Methven, of Blythswood, and 
the former gentleman in responding, said that the 
cut blooms shown were in quality and finish all that 
could be desired and, indeed, were far beyond the 
average. Mr. Methven spoke to the general excell¬ 
ence of the fruit department which he had judged 
as being of Ai quality throughout. 
Mr. Robt. Laird, of Edinburgh, submitted the 
toast of the Glasgow Chrysanthemum Society, and 
expressed his appreciation of the great progress made 
by the society, although he was aware that the same 
difficulty existed in Glasgow, as in London, in the 
absence of a suitable hall in which to hold the 
exhibition. Mr. D. Dewar responded to the toast in 
an able address. The society, he said, had existed 
for only three years, and they had it on the authority 
of experts qualified to judge that their show was now 
only 6th or 7th in grade of importance. He paid a 
warm tribute of thanks to the Lord Provost and the 
Bailies for their assistance and support. In the lists 
of exhibitors there were some absentees, but these 
had been replaced by new comers, and he was able to 
welcome back at least one well-known cultivator who 
was absent from their last show, but who was now 
likely to send them exhibits as strong as ever. 
“ Kindred Societies ” were proposed by Mr. Forbes, 
Overtoun, and responded to by Mr. Alex. Milne, of 
the Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society whilst 
Mr.Temple proposed the health of " The Exhibitors " 
upon rising lo respond to which Mr. Thos. Lunt met 
with an ovation. That gentleman, in a few well- 
chosen words, expressed the good feeling which has 
existed throughout the competition and acknowledged 
due assistance received from the officials. Mr. Jas. 
Robertson proposed the toast of "The Press” to which 
the representative of The Gardening World replied, 
and the health of the chairman having been duly 
honoured the proceedings terminated. 
WINCHESTER.— Nov. 12 tli and 13th. 
The annual Chrysanthemum show of the 
Winchester Horticultural Society was held on 
Thursday and Friday of the above dates in the 
Guildhall, both the concert room and the banqueting 
hall as well as the corridor being well filled with 
exhibits. 
The class for groups of Chrysanthemums only 
brought up two exhibits, neither of which showed 
any attempt at artistic arrangement, the effect being 
that of a flat bank of large blooms arranged almost 
as formally as if on a showboard. The first prize 
was awarded to the Rev. Dr. Fearon, The Cottage, 
Winchester ; the Rev. H. E. Moberley, St. Michael's 
Rectory, being second. 
In the classes for groups of miscellaneous plants, 
on the other band, a number of very creditable 
groups were staged, the first prize group in the 
larger class being a remarkably fine collection of 
Orchids, grouped with good specimens of Cocos, 
Crotons, and Ferns. Among the more interesting 
items a very fine specimen of Cattleya dowiana 
aurea was very conspicuous, and some fine specimens 
of Dendrobium Phalaenopsis were also very notice¬ 
able. This group was exhibited by Mr. Carr, 
gardener to W. A. Gillett, Esq., Bishopstoke. The 
groups in the smaller class were remarkable for the 
similarity of design and composition—the description 
of one would serve for all—being composed of 
Crotons, Palms, Ferns, and other foliage plants with 
Poinsettias for colour. The first prize was awarded 
to F. C. Birch, Esq , Clovelly, Winchester. 
Table decorations were a special feature of this 
show, and were well done, the first prize going to 
Mr. E. Carr for a fine arrangement of Orchids ; the 
second prize was awarded to Mr W. Southey Butler, 
gardener to E. F. Johns, Esq , Winton House. Miss 
Ethel Colson, Showford, was third; and Miss N. 
Owen, Basingstoke, fourth. Quality of bloom rather 
than artistic arrangement appeared to be the deter¬ 
mining factor in awarding these prizes. 
The competition in the cut flower classes was 
exceptionally keen, the judges, Mr. J. Wright, and 
Mr. W. Drover having very great difficulty in dis¬ 
criminating between some of the exhibits. Four 
competitors exhibited for the Challenge Cup and 
premier prize. This class was for twenty-four 
Japanese and twenty - four incurves, not less 
than eighteen varieties of each. The cup 
which is valued at /15, has been subscribed 
for by the ladies of Winchester on condition that it 
shall be offered for competition as an annual 
Challenge Cup as long as the society exists. £7 is 
added to the cup for the first prize, which was won 
by W. Neville, gardener to F. G. Flight, Esq., 
Cornstiles, Twyford; this is the fifth time this 
gentleman has held this Challenge Cup. The best 
blooms in his collection were Mutual Friend, M. 
Chenon de Lecbe, C. Davis, Mme. C. H. Payne, 
Mme. Carnot, and Panckoucke, among the Japs.; 
and C H. Curtis, R. C. Kingston, R. Petfield, Golden 
Empress, and Martignac amoDg the “incurves.” 
Mr. Inglefield, Tedworth, was awarded second prize, 
his stand containing among others two exceptionally 
fine specimens of Mrs. C. E. Shea. The third prize 
went to Sir F. Fitzwygram, Havant. 
The next class for twenty-four Japs., in eighteen 
varieties, brought up four competitors, the first prize 
being awarded to C. Hoare, Esq., Basingstoke; Mr. 
F. W. Flight being second. For twelve “ incurves ” 
only three stands were put up, Mr. Duglefield being 
first and Sir F. Fitzwygram, second. C. Hoare, Esq., 
received first for twelve white Japs in four varieties, 
Mme Carnot, Niveus, Mutual Friend, Souvenir de 
Petite Amie being the selected varieties. The same 
exhibitor was awarded first for four yellows, T. 
Wilkins, W. Marshall, Mrs. George Gordon, and 
Duke of Wellington being the varieties staged. Mr. 
F. W. Flight was first for twelve blooms in other 
colours. In the class for twelve Japanese, distinct, 
Mr. Inglefield was first; P. Ogilvie, Esq., second ; 
and Mr. H. H. Lees, third. 
There was a good competition for the prizes 
for specimen plants, the Rev. R. H. Moor- 
son was first with eight very nice plants, 
among which Good Gracious, W. H. Lincoln, 
and C. Davis were conspicuous; Col. F. A. 
Dickins being second. Six specimen plants brought 
up four exhibitors, the first prize going to Mr. A 
Brown, Southampton. 
Mr. E. Molyneux, gardener to W. H. Myers, Esq., 
M.P., Swanmore House, Bishops Waltham, exhibited 
not for competition a very fine collection of Chry¬ 
santhemums including Japanese “ incurves " and 
singles, the blooms being remarkable for size and 
quality ; all the best of the new varieties were repre¬ 
sented in this collection. 
Certificates were awarded to two fine new English 
seedlings exhibited by Mr. E. Molyneux, one named 
Mary Molyneux being a very large handsome variety 
of a pale mauve colour, the other Princess Charles 
of Denmark, a fine rich yellow, of incurved Japanese 
character with stout wide petals. Both these 
varieties are very striking, and have not hitherto 
been seen in any show. 
A very fine show of Primulas competed for the 
prizes offered by the society, nine exhibitors 
competing in the class for twelve plants. Col. F. A. 
Dickins was first, Mrs. T. Gunner second, and Rev. 
H. E. Moberley third. A. R. Dyer, Esq., secured 
first for six double Primulas, the Rev. Canon Valpy 
second, and the Rev. R. M. Moorson third. E. H. 
Buckland, Esq., was first or six singles, the Rev. 
Dr. Fearon being second. 
Fruit was well-shown, about 100 dishes of Apples 
and Pears competing for the various prizes. Sir S. 
Montagu, Mr. F. W. Flight, J. C. Warner, Esq., Sir 
H. St. John Mildmay, Bart., and Mr. J. Kaines, were 
the principal prize takers. 
Twenty-seven bunches of Grapes competed in four 
classes, Sir S. Montagu staging firsts for three 
bunches and for two bunches of black Grapes, 
second for two bunches of white Grapes; J. W. 
Fleming, Esq., Romsey, was second in the first two 
classes, and first in the latter. 
