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November 28, 1896. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOWS. 
NANTES, FRANCE.— Nov. 7 th, 8th and gth. 
A grand Chrysanthemum show took place as above, 
under the auspicies of the Nantes Horticultural 
Society. In the 1st section, the leading award (a 
Large Silver Medal) for twenty new varieties put 
into commerce in 1895 and 1896, was secured by M. 
Jean Mourand, eighty Rue des Hauts Paves. In 
the 2nd section, for twenty-five blooms of any 
variety, a Small Silver Medal was awarded to 
Madame Veuve Lize aine, and fils, Route de Vannes. 
M. Prosper Donaud was accorded the Bronze 
Medal for a collection of fifty varieties. For the 
largest and best collection of no less than 100 
varieties, the first prize, a Gold Medal, given by the 
President of Agriculture, was taken by M. Jean 
Mourand. The second prize a Gilt Medal, went to 
Mme. Bechat. Mr Jean Mourand again secured 
the Silver Medal in the 3rd section, for twenty-five 
large blooms. In the 4th section, the Small Gold 
Medal offered by the president for fifty large blooms, 
was taken by the same competitor. The Large 
Gilt Medal as the second prize, went to M. Joseph 
Goulean, Place Charles-Lechat. The latter came 
to the front for the special prize, a Small Gold 
Medal, offered by the president. In the 5th section, 
M. F. Loiseau aine, Rue Babonneau, took the first 
prize for any plants in bloom. M. Auguste Main- 
guet was second. Mme. Lize took the premier 
award for green plants; and was followed by M. J. 
B. Picot. 
Amongst trade exhibits, MM. Caille fils, Nantes, 
Mme. Bechat, Nantes, and M. Jean Mourand, 80, 
Rue des Hauts Paves, Nantes, each had splendid 
collections of cut blooms. The Ichthemic Guano 
Co., Ipswich, we noticed, was also represented. 
REIGATE, Nov. 10th and nth. 
The Reigate and District Chrysanthemum Society 
held its eighth annual exhibition in the Public Hall, 
Reigate. It was in every way a success, -which is 
the more gratifying from the fact that this society 
hands over each year, a substantial sum to the 
Gardeners’ Royal Benevolent Institution, and the 
Royal Gardeners’ Orphan Fund. 
Groups of Chrysanthemums were well represented, 
and in the class for a group not exceeding 50 ft. Mr. 
J. Miles, gardener to Mrs. Searle, Eversfield, 
Reigate, was first. Mr. J. B. Mead, gardener to M. 
Marcus, Esq., High Trees, Red Hill, was second; 
and Mr. W. King, gardener to J. Colman, Esq., 
Gatton Park, third. For smaller groups not exceed¬ 
ing a space of thirty square feet, Mr. W. Cooper ( 
gardener to P. Riddock, Esq,, was first, and Mr. W. 
Robertson, gardener to Mrs. Simpson, Wray Park, 
Reigate, was second. There were three nice miscel¬ 
laneous groups, Chrysanthemums excluded. Here 
Mr. J. B. Mead was well first with a prettily arranged 
group. Cattleya labiata, Odontoglossum grande, and 
a very fine spike of Oncidium varicosum Rogersii, 
brightened it up considerably. Mr. A. J. Dodd, 
gardener to Mrs. Campion, The Frenches, Red Hill, 
was second ; and Mr. J. Miles, third. There were 
several classes for bush specimens, and they were 
well contested. Mr. Miles, and Mr. R. Poole, 
gardener to the Misses Cannons, Beechwood, 
Reigate, were first and second respectively ; and in 
another class, Mr. G. Stonnard, gardener to Sir. A. 
T. Watson, Bt., was first ; Mr. A. J. Dodd, second ; 
and Mr. G. Smith, gardener to R. W. Inglis, Esq., 
Craigendowie, third. 
The most important of the cut flower classes was 
for thirty-six Japanese, distinct ; here Mr. W. 
Slogrove, was well to the front. His best flowers 
were Madame Carnot, G. C. Schwabe, grand, 
Dorothy Shea, Lord Br:oke, Mme. C. Molin, Mme. 
Rosain, and Duke of York. Mr. C. J. Salter, 
gardener to T. B. Haywood, Esq., was second; and 
Mr. G. Steer, gardener to A. Mordan, Esq., Stone 
House, Reigate, third. For twenty-four Japanese, 
distinct, it was a close tussle between Mr. W. King, 
and Mr. A. J. Dodd: the former, however, just 
managed to win with a grand box. His Edith Tabor, 
Mrs. H. Weeks, Mephisto, Niveus, H. Jacotot Fils, 
and Thos. Wilkins, were very fine. Mr. Dodd was 
second, and Mr. G. Smith, third. There were only 
two boxes of twelve Japs , distinct. Mr. W. Cooper 
was first, and Mr. J. Miles, second. For six Japs., 
distinct, Mr. A. Humphrey, gardener to P. C. 
Burnand, Esq., Hill Grange, Reigate, was first; and 
Mr. W. Pottle, gardener to E. C. P. Hull, Esq., Earls- 
wood Mount, Red Hili, second ; third came Mr. W. 
Robertson. Six Japanese, one variety, brought forth 
six boxes, and Mr. J. R. Cotton, secured the first 
with Mdlle. Therese Rey, which were six handsome 
flowers ; second, Mr. G. Steer, with Mme. Carnot ; 
and third, Mr. G. Smith, with Viviand Morel. For 
twenty-four incurved, distinct, first, Mr. C. J. 
Salter ; second, Mr. W. King. For twelve 
incurved, distinct, first, Mr. A. J. Dodd ; 
second, Mr. G. Smith ; third, Mr. J. R. Cotton. For 
twelve reflexed, not less than eight varieties, first, 
Mr. Salter ; second, Mr G. Steer. For six reflexed 
not less than four varieties, first, Mr. Cotton ; second 
Mr. W. Robertson, For twelve Anemones, distinct, 
first, Mr. A. J. Dodd, second, Mr. Salter; 3rd. Mr. 
G. Steer. All other classes were well filled, including 
pompons in bunches, plants in pots, such as Primulas, 
Cyclamen, Solanums, table plants, and Bouvardias. 
The plants were all arranged in the centre of tables, 
running the whole length of the hall. The cut 
blooms were staged around the edges. It made a 
pretty display and was much admired. The 
President, M. Marcus, Esq., gave a special prize for 
six bush specimens of Japanese, distinct. Mr. G. 
Steer, was first; Mr. R. Poole, second ; and Mr. W. 
Robertson, third. The secretary, Mr. J. Brown, 
deserves great praise for the zeal and energy he 
displays in connection with the work of the society. 
SEYENOAKS.— Nov. 10th and nth. 
The Sevenoaks and West Kent Chrysanthemum 
Society held their annual show in the Club Hall, 
Sevenoaks, and it was generally agreed that the 
display was one of the best ever got together by the 
society. Mr. Sidney Cook, gardener to De B. 
Crawshay Esq., Rosefield, Sevenoaks, is the indefatig¬ 
able secretary, and he, with his assistants, arranged 
the show in a very beautiful and attractive way, 
making the ordinarily dull hall brilliant and effective. 
The Challenge Cup, value 20 gs. offered for the best 
group of Chrysanthemums arranged for effect, 
brought out a goodly number of entries, five 
prizes being awarded. The cup was secured 
by Mr. W. Tebay, gardener to Mrs. Rycroft, 
Everlands; Mr. A. Hatton, gardener to Mrs, 
Swanzv, The Quarry, was second; and Mr. S. 
Cook, third. Another leading feature of this show 
was the bush-trained plants with a single stem, and 
which were excellent. Mr. E. Hughes, gardener to 
E. Dixen, Esq., Edenhurst, had the best three 
specimens ; and was followed by Mr. A. Hatton, and 
by Mr. Young, gardener to Sidney Bucknall, Esq., 
Norvalia, St. John's. Large blooms cut with long 
stems and foliage are also one of the most interesting 
and exciting competitions here. The prizes were 
taken by Mr. A. Hatton, Mr. W. Tebay and by Mr. 
S. Cook, in the order named. Mr. R. Potter, gardener 
to Sir Mark Collet, Bart., St. Clere, Kemsing, had 
the N.C.S. Certificate for six blooms of one variety. 
Mr. E. Hughes, had the best twelve Japanese blooms 
distinct. Mr. Cowper, gardener to H. Foster, Esq., 
Hill Side, took like honours for twelve blooms, not 
less than eight distinct. Mr. Wilkins, Wellington, 
Swanley took the first prize and the N.C.S. Cer¬ 
tificate for twelve blooms of incurved varieties. Mr. 
Hughes was first for twelve incurved, not less than 
eight distinct, as well as for twelve Anemones. Ferns, 
Primulas, Poinsettias, table plants, bouquets and 
sprays wers also competed for. Mr. G. Latter, Mr. 
R. Edwards and Mr. Potter took leading prizes for 
fruit. Mr. W. Tebay, Mr. H. Heath, Mr. S. Cook, 
Mr. A. Farmer and Mr. S. Huntley took prizes for 
vegetables. The last named took the first award 
offered by Messrs. J ames Carter & Co., High 
Holborn; London, and Mr. W. Read, gardener to 
Admiral Miller, J. P., Fernside, Sevenoaks Common 
took the N.C.S. Bronze Medal, for a group of plants 
arranged for effect. 
NORTHAMPTON.— Nov. nth and 12th. 
The Corn Exchange, Northampton, was again the 
venue of this annual display, which has now been 
held for twenty-five years. The society possesses an 
excellent record of work done, and success has been by 
no means an uncertain quantity in past exhibitions, 
but it may be fairly said that this year has proved a 
record one, both f or the number and excellence of 
the exhibits. Accordingly the judges, Mr. C. 
Orchard, Bembridge, Isle of Wight ; and Mr. 
Shoesmith, Woking ; had anything but an easy task 
in adjudicating the awards; whilst Mr. McGradie, 
Wakefield Green; and Mr. F. Perkins, Jun., Kings- 
thorpe Nurseries, who judged the fruit and vege¬ 
tables, likewise had their hands full. 
Mr. O. Soden, gardener to F. G. Adnitt, Esq., 
Billing Road, Northampton, submitted the best 
group 8 ft. by 7 ft. in size, whilst Mr. T. Manning, 
Junction Road, Kingsley Park, came out strongly for 
six trained plants. 
Mr. J. Copson, gardener to Mrs. Phipps, Colling- 
tree Grange, led the way for eighteen cut blooms of 
“ incurves," in distinct varieties; also in the smaller 
class for twelve ‘'incurves." Mr. W. Pearce, 
gardener to Mr. S. Loder. Flore House, Weedon, 
headed the list of competitors for eighteen Japanese 
blooms, distinct, with a very fine and even lot. The 
same exhibitor also obtained the premier award for 
twelve Japanese blooms of varieties introduced in or 
since 1892. For twelve blooms of newer varieties, 
i. e , those introduced in 1895 or 1896, Mr. S. Cole, 
gardener to Earl Spencer, K.G., Althorp Park, was 
placed first, Six Japs, of one variety were best 
shown by Mr. W. Woods, gardener to J. Cooper, 
J.P., Delapre Abbey. 
A fine table of cut Chrysanthemums, arranged 
with Ferns and foliage plants that was submitted by 
Mr. Woods, obtained the first award in its class. 
In the amateurs' classes, Mr. W. Kirby, 29, Milton 
Street, Kingsley Park, was a heavy winner, winning 
the first prizes for four trained plants; eighteen cut 
blooms of incurved varieties; and six Japanese of 
one variety ; besides numerous seconds and thirds. 
The best group of Chrysanthemums 6 ft. by 6 ft. 
came from Mr. J, Barkway, Lower Thrift Street. 
JERSEY. — Nov. nth and nth. 
The above are the dates on which the Chrysanthe¬ 
mum show, under the auspices of the Horticultural 
Department of the Royal Jersey Agricultural and 
Horticultural Society, was held in the Oddfellows’ 
Hall. The were 180 entries, a record for the Society. 
Quality also was good, and the hard-working 
hon. secretary, Mr. C. F. Le Feuvre, together with 
the committee, is to be congratulated upon the 
result. The features of the show were the Japanese 
cut blooms, the bouquets, baskets of Chrysanthe¬ 
mums, and about three dozen vases of Chrysanthe¬ 
mums as grown for market. 
The Special Cup offered for the best six trained 
plants was won by Mr. P. Bailhache. The Bronze 
Medal offered by the National Chrysanthemum 
Society was secured by Mr. H. Becker for twelve 
magnificent plants as grown for exhibition ; his 
group of Chrysanthemums with fine foliage, which 
gained him the first prize was worthy of all praise. 
Mr. A. J. Le Quesne also secured first places for a 
group of Chrysanthemums and a basket of them. 
Mr. P. Bailhache was again to the front for four and 
one Japanese plants, and three and one pompons. 
Mr. N. Allain took several leading prizes, including 
one each for six plants not trained, twelve incurved 
blooms, twelve blooms of one variety, twenty-four 
Japanese blooms, and equal first with Mr. P. 
Bailhache for twelve Japanese blooms. He (Mr. 
Allain) had several other first prizes. Mr. R. B. 
Colley took the leading award for six incurved 
blooms, and the Bronze Medal for cut blooms. The 
Silver Medal for the best collection of cut blooms 
went to Mr. N. Allain. Mr. H. Becker had the best 
sprays and buttonholes ; Mr, W. Glenen had the 
best hand bouquets ; and Mr G. T. Day showed the 
best vase of six blooms. Mr. W. T. Marett took all 
the leading prizes for pompons. Mrs. Brayn had 
the best basket of flowers. Mr. C. J. Nicolle had 
the best three and one Orchids, 
Mr. \V. Rogers had a fine display, not for com¬ 
petition. Mr. W. Colchester, of Ipswich, had a 
tasteful display of samples of Ichthemic Guano. 
Mr. T. S. Ware, Tottenham, London, had a capital 
display of Chrysanthemums, not for competition and 
including the hirsute Midnight and the bright 
yellow Mrs. Freeman. 
DUNDEE .—nth and 1 2th. 
Your correspondent Mr. Machar, p. 188 makes a 
mistake by saying the blooms were not so large in 
the first prize, thirty-six as in the second thirty- 
six. 
He also states that the plant exhibits were better 
than usual. Quite true the exhibits were better, but 
there was no competition in the class for gardeners. 
There has been no competition for two years, and 
only two, three years ago. Therefore, I think, it 
