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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
November 28, 1896. 
(gardener, Mr. M. Quirk), with Muscat of Alexandria 
and Alicante Grapes, Ribston Pippin Apples and 
Marie Louise Pears; two bunches black Grapes, 
Mrs. Paterson (gardener, Mr. T. Ferguson), with 
large bunches of Barbarossa ; two bunches of white 
Grapes, R. Hobson, Esq (gardener, Mr. M. Carey), 
with good Muscat of Alexandria; eight dishes of 
culinary Apples, Mr. John Lee, with The Queen, 
Warner’s King, Mere de Menage, Annie Elizabeth, 
&c. ; one dish of culinary Apples, Mr. James Smith, 
with Stirling Castle; siz dishes dessert Apples, Mr. 
James Davies, with Blenhein Orange and Prince 
Pippin fine ; one dish, Mr. G. Webster ; one dessert 
Pear, Mr. H. Reynolds, with Doyenne du Comice ; 
four dishes culinary Apples, Mr. J. Williams; four 
dessert Apples, Mr. J. Parkinson ; four dishes of 
Pears, Mr. R. Hanagan. 
The undermentioned exhibits were arranged not 
for competition :—Mr. W. Henderson had plants 
and cut flowers; Mr. A. M. Mitchell showed 
wreaths, bouquets, &c. ; Messrs. Neiuwenhuijs Bros, 
showed Conifers and a Plan ; Messrs. Colebrooks 
had manures; Messrs. Dicksons, Chester, exhibited 
hardy fruit and table plants. The arrangements were 
of a satisfactory character, reflecting credit upon the 
committee and Mr. W. Barrett. 
RRISTOL.— Nov. 18 th and igth. 
The Bristol Chrysanthemum Society’s show was 
held in the Colston Hall. This show this year was 
fully up to the former standard, in fact it was diffi¬ 
cult, notwithstanding the capacity of the halls to find 
room for all the exhibits ; and it was not till late in 
the afternoon that judging was completed and all the 
exhibits finally in place. 
Groups were poor, although there were three 
classes, the first of which for Chrysanthemums only 
brought up three exhibitors, J. Dole, Esq., staging 
first prize lot ; A. Shipley, Esq., was second ; andj. 
C. Godwin, Esq., third. The next class was for 
groups of Chrysanthemums and foliage arranged for 
effect. Three exhibitors again came forward, but 
owing to the cramped position in a corner of the hall 
their efforts were almost useless to produce a pleasing 
effect. The first prize went to J. B. Brain, Esq, ; 
second went to J, Saunders, Esq., ; and the third to 
H. St. Vincent Ames. The third class was for a 
bank of miscellaneous plants, and banks indeed they 
were. The first prize was awarded to Joshua 
Saunders, Esq., for a very fine collection of Orchids 
with other flowering plants, Crotons Dracaenas, 
Palms, Ferns, etc. 
Under the gallery the class for eight foliage plants 
resulted in some fine exhibits being brought up, 
among which a fine specimen of Croton Queen 
Victoria and Anthurium Vetchii were particularly 
noticeable. Classes for specimen and trained Chry¬ 
santhemums brought a good competiiion, the 
principal prize takers being, Mrs. Gibson, W. A. 
Todd, Esq., A. Coll, Esq., V. Ames, Esq., etc. 
The competition for the Challenge Vase which is 
valued at twelve guineas, and has to be won three 
times, when it becomes the property of the exhibitor, 
was very keen. The winner last year was Mr. J, 
Macdonald, gardener to Capt. Marling, Sydney, 
Gloucester. The winner also receives £5 in money. 
Twelve exhibitors competed for this prize and after 
long and close judging, the coveted first prize was 
awarded to Mr. Thos. Wilkins, gardener to Lady 
Theodora Guest, Inwood House, Blandford, Dorset, 
for a fine lot of blooms the principal of which were 
Phoebus, Amiral Avellan, Edith Tabor, Chas. Davis, 
Mme. E. Capitant, Dorothy Shea, Richard Dean, 
Mme. Carnot, Mrs. C. Blick, Mme. Ad. Chatin, V. 
Morel, Mrs. Hume Long, Mrs. C. H. Payne, Duke 
of York, Silver Kiog, Graphic, etc. The second 
prize went to W. McDonald, gardener to W. B. 
Marling, Esq.; and the third was taken by Mr. A. 
Holbrook, gardener to Mrs. Beddoes, who also 
received the N.C.S. Certificate for the best bloom in 
the show for a magnificent specimen of Robert Owen. 
H. E. M. Anderday, Esq., gained first for twenty- 
four “ incurves," Mr. W. M. Baker being second ; 
and the Rt. Hon. Lord Justice Lopes third. Seven 
entries in the class for twelve Japs, caused a keen 
competition, the first prize going to a stand com¬ 
prising the following : —Mme. Carnot, C. Davis, 
Stanstead White, Van den Heede, Etoile de Lyon, 
G. W. Childs, Mme. Marie Hoste. Duke of York, 
J. Wilkins, V. Morel, Lord Brooke, Mme. Therese 
Rey. The name of the exhibitor was not displayed 
at the time of reporting. An extensive display was 
made of table decorations, epergnes, baskets, etc., 
both of flowers and Autumn foliage, about twenty or 
more epergnes and baskets being staged. Mr. C. 
Winstone, Messrs E. S. Cole & Son, and Messrs. C. 
Dobson & Co. were amongst the prize takers. 
A very large exhibition of fruit, including over 130 
bunches of Grapes, was staged in competition for 
the various prizes. Lady Henry Somerset secured 
first for a collection of fruit. Mr. E. Hall, Bath, was 
first for two bunches of Black Hamburgh Grapes. 
Alderman Chaffin, J.P. (gardener Mr. W. Taylor), 
The Grove, Bath, was first for two bunches of 
Muscats, and also for two bunches of Alicante, two 
bunches of Foster’s Seedling, and two bunches Gros 
Colman. The Rt. Hon. Lord Justice Lopes, was 
first for two bunches of Lady Downes. J. Dole, 
Esq., was first for two bunches of Mrs. Pince. 
Ten competitors competed in the class for a 
collection of ten distinct kinds of vegetables, the 
first prize being awarded to Mr. J. Garraway, 
Bath. 
Messrs. Cannell & Sous, Swanlev, had a collection 
of Cannas Pelargoniums, Chrysanthemums, etc., not 
for competition. Mr. H. Deverill, Banbury, had 
specimens of this firm's world renowned Onions. 
Mr W. J. Godfrey showed a collection of new 
varieties of Chrysanthemums, among which a new 
seedling of a blush colour fading to white in the 
centre, and named Lady Northcote, was awarded a 
Certificate of Merit by the Judges. Some very 
choice Carnations were also shown by this firm. 
Messrs. Garaway & Sons, Bristol, showed a collec¬ 
tion of Apples grown upon the Paradise Stock, which 
caused a good deal of attention. The Ichthemic 
Guano Co., showed specimens of their specialties 
and also some fine blooms testifying to the value of 
their fertiliser. 
The Bristol Amateur Horticultural Society held 
their show in connection with the above, but in a 
separate room and made a very praiseworthy 
exhibition by themselves. Most if not all of the 
members exhibiting were working men, and all the 
exhibits shown were grown by themselves without 
skilled assistance. Many of the stands showed a 
marked advance upon the exhibits usually staged by 
amateurs, several being worthy of a place in the open 
classes. 
LEAMINGTON, WARWICK. —Nov. 19 th and 20th. 
The first show of the Leamington, Warwick and 
District Chrysanthemum Society was opened at the 
Pump Rooms, Leamington, by the Mayor (Alderman 
Dr. T. W. Thursfield) in the absence of the Coun¬ 
tess of Warwick through indisposition. C. A. Smith- 
Ryland, Esq , two years ago inaugurated a Chrysan¬ 
themum society at Barford Hill, in the neighbour¬ 
hood, and ihis soon outgrew the space at command ; 
hence the formation of the above society at 
Leamington. It was well organised and highly 
successful as far as the show was concerned. 
Mr. T. West, Warwick, took the leading prizes for 
one and three Japanese Chrysanthemum plants, 
dissimilar. The features of the show were the groups 
of Chrysanthemums arranged for effect. The 
leading award was easily secured by Mr. R. 
Greenfield, of the Ranelagh Nurseries, whose group 
contained 250 blooms of good quality set off with 
Ferns. Mr. W. Vause took the second place with 
smaller blooms but more Ferns, &c., to give effect. 
Mr. T. West again took the leading award for six 
Chrysanthemum plants, which were well flowered. 
Cut Blooms —C. A. Smith-Ryland, Esq., offered 
prizes for twenty-four blooms of Japanese varieties 
distinct, and the fine blooms staged elicited general 
admiration. The leading honour was secured by Mr. 
W. Pearce, Weedon. Mr. H. Blakeway, gardener to P. 
A. Muntz, Esq., Dunsmore, near Rugby, took the 
second place; and was followed by Mr. W. Tustin, 
Rugby. Mr. J. Masterson, Weston House Gardens, 
had the best twelve incurved blooms in nine 
varieties. Mr. F. J. Blake, Coundon House, 
Coventry, was second. Mr. W. Pearce came to the 
front again for twelve Japanese blooms, which he 
grows to great perfection. Mr. F. J. Blake was 
second. Mr. H. Dunkin, Warwick, was first for six 
incurved blooms; Mr. H. Blakeway for six Japs; 
Messrs. Finch & Co., Milverton, for a bouquet of 
Chrysanthemums, and for a cross of Chrysanthe¬ 
mums. Mr. R. Greenfield had the best vase of 
Chrysanthemums. 
Fruit. —The Grapes, Apples, Pears, and Medlars 
were very choice. The first award for a collection 
was taken by Mr. G. Hopkins. Mr. A. D. Christie, 
of Alcester took the leading prize for white Grapes, 
and also that offered by Messrs. Thomson & Sons, 
Ltd., Clovenfords, for two bunches black and white. 
Mr. C. Walter, Compton Verney had the best three 
bunches of black Grapes. Mr. H. Blakeway had 
the best three dishes dessert Apples. Messrs. Finch 
& Co. took the leading award for three dishes 
culinary Apples. Mr. T. Keen, Barford, staged the 
best single dish. There were numerous other 
classes for lady amateurs, single handed gardeners, 
cottagers, &c. 
Non-competitive exhibits were represented by a 
splendid collection of vegetables from Mr. C. Wilson, 
of Warwick. Messrs. Finch & Co. staged Orchids 
and Pelargoniums. Mr. William Colchester, 
Ipswich, showed an exhibit of his well known 
fertiliser, Ichthemic Guano. Mr. Fred Perkins set 
up some groups of plants, including Carnations, 
Marguerites, Poinsettias, Ferns, &c. 
EDINBURGH.— Nov. 19 th, 20 th, and 21st. 
Second Notice. 
The usual excellent results experienced by the 
Scottish Horticultural Association in their annual 
show have been fully maintained, and we understand 
that at the close of the show, which remained open 
till Saturday night last, the receipts totalled £1,100 
for admissions and space letting, this sum being 
some £200 beyond previous records. We con¬ 
gratulate the Council upon this eminently satisfac¬ 
tory result, which will doubtless instil forcibly a 
desire to beat even this record when another season 
has come round. Indeed there seems no limit to the 
enthu >iasm and capacity for work in the interests of 
this show by the management responsible for it, and 
we point to the Edinburgh Society as a patern and 
an example of what can be done by sheer determina¬ 
tion and practical work, which are two potent factors 
in the results before us. 
It is worthy of note that the winner of the City of 
Edinburgh Cup, Mr. J. W.McHattie.who is now head 
gardener to the Duke of Wellington, Strathfieldsaye, 
has twice previously been successful in winning this 
prize when he had charge of the Marquis of 
Lothian’s gardens, and he is to be congratulated 
upon still holding his own. 
The plant classes were better than have been for 
several years. 
The following were the principal awards in this 
section :—Six pots Chrysanthemums, distinct, siDgle 
and pompon excluded- First, JosephHolmes.Winton 
Castle, Pencaitland ; second, D. Cavanagh, St, 
Edwards, Murrayfield, Edinburgh ; third, S. Abbott, 
Prestonfield House, Edinburgh. Four pots pompon 
Chrysanthemums, distinct—First, W. Pulman, 
Holy wood, Colinton; second, George Balmer, 9, 
Ettrick Road, Edinburgh ; third, P. Hunt, Colt- 
bridge Hall. Four pots Japanese Chrysanthemums, 
distinct—First, D. Cavanagh ; second, D. Jardine, 
Ravelston, Blackball; third, Joseph Holmes. 
Open to Amateurs Only. 
Two pots large flowered Chrysanthemums, 
distinct—First, R. H. M Bean, 6, West Mont¬ 
gomery Place; second, Miss G. Munro, Bee Cottage, 
Pencaitland ; third, J. F. Melrose, 8, Great Stuart 
Street. Two pots pompon Chrysanthemums, 
distinct—First, R. H. M'Bean ; second, Thomas 
Anderson, 29, Cluny Gardens ; third, T. N. Fairley, 
6, South Elgin Street. 
Open to All. 
A special prize of one guinei, presented by Mr. 
Porter, Maidstone, for the best Chrysanthemum 
plant of any variety which has one of his patent 
invincible creeks in the pot at the time of exhibition 
— D. Cavanagh, 
Another very pleasing feature of the show was the 
circular table, 4 ft. in diameter, arranged with 
Chrysanthemum blooms, in glasses or vases, and 
interspersed with Feins and other foliage plants, for 
which the following were the awards—First, 
Alexander Bogie, Kilmarnock second, Daniel Kidd ; 
third, D. Jardine. 
Similarly good was the class open to ladies only 
for best arranged epergne or vase of Chrysanthemums, 
any foliage used—First, Miss Enever Todd, Stoney- 
bank, Musselburgh; second, Miss Edith Todd; 
third.Miss Taylor, Orwell Lodge, Polwarth Terrace, 
The miscellaneous plant department was signalised 
by some really excellent specimens, the following 
being the successful competitors in the principal 
classes:—Three specimen Palms, not less than 
