December 5, 1896. 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
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best Chrysanthemums of any variety. Mr. Alexander 
Grigor, Fairfield, exhibited the best twelve decora¬ 
tive varieties of Chrysanthemums. Mr. J. Paterson, 
Sunnybrae, had the best collection of vegetables, 
which were highly meritorious. He also had the 
best four varieties of Potatos. 
In other classes for pot plants and cut flowers, 
leading prize-winners were Mr. William Ogg, 
Morken ; Mr. A. Grigor, Mr. Alexander Middleton, 
Waterton House ; Mr. R. Kiloh, Woodlands, Cults ; 
Mr. J F. Smith, Cullen House; Mr. James Grant, 
Mr. Wm. Morgan, Dunmail ; Mr. William Ogg, 
Garthdee; and Messrs. James Mavor & Son, 
Holburn Street. Amongst the leading prize takers 
in the fruit and vegetable classes were Mr. J. F. 
Smith, Mr. F. Fraser, Tillery ; Mr. A. Grigor, Mr. 
A. Reid, Durris House; Mr. J. Paterson, Mr. H. 
Lawson, Oakbank; Mr. A. Middleton, Mr. A. 
Mortimer, Tulls ; Mr. R. Kiloh, Mr. A. Davidson, 
Kepplestone; Mr. G. Tocher, Croalethill ; and Mr. 
W. Morgan. 
It was to be regretted that in our attempt to re¬ 
establish a Chrysanthemum show in Aberdeen the 
season has been so late that plants of Chrysanthe¬ 
mums in pots could not be shown, as these are 
generally grown in their undisbudded or natural 
state. Neither did the classes provided for competi¬ 
tion for trusses naturally grown bring forth more 
than one entry, which made same employers think 
that to allow their gardeners to support such an 
exhibition would mean that all their plants must be 
disbudded, and therefore, of much less use to them. 
Some, in expressing their admiration of the beauti¬ 
ful heads of bloom as seen on the show table, said 
they would be of little use at home where there was 
but small accommodation to grow them Hence, if 
little or no encouragement were given to grow them 
for decoration purposes, there would be some cause 
for employers withholding their support from a 
’Mum show ; but as it is, the show has done an 
immense amount of good in showing that it does not 
require a southern climate to bring the " Autumn 
Queen ” to perfection; also in introducing new 
varieties to the district. 
Mention should also be made of the splendid 
exhibition of the celebrated manure Ichthemic 
Guano. Messrs. Benjamin Reid & Co,, Aberdeen, 
and Messrs. Smith & Sons, Aberdeen, had excellent 
exhibition stands not for competition. 
The committee dined at the Bon-Accord Hotel in 
the afternoon. A large company of well-known local 
horticulturists was presided over by Mr. Alexander 
Grigor, Fairfield ; and Mr. William Reid acted as 
croupier. These two gentlemen were the chairman 
and secretary, respectively, of the show, and no small 
part of its success was due to their energy.— A. 
NATIONAL CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY. 
Dec, ist, 2nd and yd. 
The early winter exhibition of this society was held 
at the Royal Aquarium, Westminster, on the above 
dates, and was generally acknowledged to be the 
finest of the shows yet held by the National at this 
late period of the year. The quantity and quality of 
the flowers and the keenness of the competition were 
remarkable. 
There were eighteen entries in the class for twenty- 
four Japanese Chrysanthemums in not less than 
eighteen varieties, and not more than two blooms of 
each, makiDg a splendid array of fine blooms. The 
leading honour was carried off by Mr. W. Messenger, 
gardener to C. H. Berners, Esq., Wolverston Park, 
Ipswich. He had grand blooms of Madame Carnot, 
Elmer D. Smith, Golden Gate, Etoile de Lyon, 
Beauty of Castlewood, Violetta, Rose Wynne, 
Duchess of York, Silver Cloud, Graphic, Mons. 
Chenon de Leche, Miss M. Blenkiron, Niveus, and 
others all highly coloured and fresh as they might be 
a month earlier. The second prize was taken by 
Mr. W, Slogrove, gardener to Mrs. Crawford, Gatton, 
Reigate, who also had fine blooms of Madame 
Carnot, Le Moucherotte, Thos. Wilkins, Marjorie 
Hoffman, Miss M. Blenkiron, etc. Mr. G. Hunt | 
gardener to Pantia Rath, Esq. Ashstead Park, 
Epsom,had magnificent blooms of Mrs.W.H Lees,&c., 
taking the third prize. An extra prize was awarded 
to Mr. J Stredwick, Silverhill, St. Leonards-on-Sea, 
who had a fresh lot. For 24 bunches of Chrysanthe¬ 
mum blooms, any varieties, there was also a keen 
competition, there being six entries, though some of 
them were badly staged. The premier award was 
carried off by Mr. Norman Davis, The Vineries, 
Framfield, Sussex, who had fine bunches of large- 
flowering varieties, cut with long stems and foliage. 
The colours were rich, very varied, and effectively 
displayed. Mr. R. C. Notcutt, Broughton Road 
Nursery, Ipswich, was a very good second, showing 
large and fresh blooms cut with stems and foliage. 
Both incurved and Japanese bunches were included 
in his collection. The third prize was taken by Mr. 
Henry Perkins, gardener, to the Hon. W. F. D. 
Smith, Greenlands, Henley-on-Thames, who 
had a nicely staged lot. 
There were eighteen entries in the class for twelve 
Japanese blooms, distinct, and the premier lot in the 
fierce competition, was staged by Mr. Henry 
Perkins, who had some blooms of enormous size, in¬ 
cluding Mme. Carnot, Graphic, Wm. Wright, Mme. 
Rozain, Mrs. H. Weeks, Mrs. W. H. Lees, and 
Golden Wedding. Indeed, all his blooms were fine. 
Mr. W. Messenger came in second with much 
smaller blooms, though fresh and beautiful. Mr. J. 
Sandford, gardener to G. W. Wright Ingle, Esq., 
Woodhouse, North Finchley, was third with a good 
and even lot. 
Mr. Henry Perkins again led the way for six 
Japanese, distinct, showing massive blooms of Mme. 
Carnot, Graphic, Mutual Friend, Golden Gate, 
Waban, and Mrs. Rich. Jones, Mr. C. Payne, 
gardener to C. J. Withington, Esq., Elmhurst, 
Bickley Park, was a good second, with smaller 
blooms, however. Mr. J, Sandford was third : and 
there being eighteen entries, an extra prize was 
awarded to Mr. W. Slogrove. 
There were twelve entries in the class for twelve 
incurved blooms of not less than six varieties. The 
first prize was taken by Mr. W. Neville, gardener to 
F. W. Flight, Esq., Cornstiles, Twyford, Winchester, 
Hants, who had twelve magnificent blooms, includ¬ 
ing R. C. Kingston, C. H. Curtis, J. Agate, W. 
Tunnington, Bonnie Dundee, Major Bonaffon, and 
King of Orange. Mr. H. Butcher, gardener to C. 
J. Bass, Esq., Lodge House, Smeeth, Ashford, was a 
good second, showing several of the varieties already 
mentioned in grand form. Mr. James Agate, 
Nursery man,Havant, was third with very neat blooms. 
There were thirteen entries inthe class for six in¬ 
curved blooms, distinct, and the best stand was again 
shown by Mr. W.Neville, who had the varieties above 
mentioned. Mr. H. Perkins came in second here, 
with six fine blooms. Mr. G. W. Forbes, gardener 
to D. Nicols, Esq., Regent House, Surbiton, was a 
good third. 
Mr. W. Slogrove took the lead in the class for six 
bunches of Japanese, three blooms in a bunch, and 
which were fine. Mr. Norman Davis was second in 
this case with good bunches. Mr. H. Alderman 
was third ; and an extra prize was awarded to Mr. 
C. Payne, there being twelve good exhibits in the 
class. There were seven entries for twelve bunches 
of Japanese blooms, and those exhibited by Mr. R. 
C. Notcutt were fresh and effectively set up, 
taking the first award. He was followed by Mr. 
Norman Davis with richly coloured and choice 
varieties. Mr. W. Howe, gardener to Henry Tate, 
Esq., Park Hill, Streatham, came in third. All in 
these two classes were cut with long stems, and 
their own foliage. 
Mr. G. W. Forbes, gardener to It. Nicols, Esq., 
Regent House, Surbiton, led the way for twelve 
bunches of large flowered single varieties, three 
blooms going to a bunch, and not less than six 
varieties included. Miss Brown, Yellow Giant, 
Purity, Alphonse, and A S. T. Symonds were some 
of his best blooms. Mr. W. C. Pagram, gardener to 
J. Courtenay, Esq , The Whin, Weybridge, was 
second ; and Mr. A. Felgate, gardener to her Grace 
the Duchess of Wellington, Burhill, Walton-on- 
Thames, third. Curiously enough the same order 
of prize-winners was preserved in the class for a 
similar quantity of small-flowered single varieties. 
Miss Mary Anderson, Mrs. D. B. Crane, Nord, and 
Pride of Redhill were a few of Mr. Forbes' best 
sorts. 
Mr. James Agate, nurseryman, Havant, was placed 
first for six bunches of small-flowered single varieties. 
Mr. A. Felgate, Jun., Horsham, was second ; and 
Mr. T. Tuliett, gardener to G. Alexander, Esq., 
Warley Lodge, Brentwood, Essex, third. Mr. A. 
Felgate, Jun., also carried off the premier honours 
for six bunches of large-flowered singles ; followed 
by Mr. James Agate, and Mr. A. Meridew, gardener 
to Dr. Paul, Camberwell House, Camberwell, in the 
order mentioned. 
There were eight entries in the class for a basket 
of autumn berries and foliage. Ultimately the first 
award fell to the lot of Mrs. W. Green, Jun., Harold 
Wood, Essex. Mr. Thos. Osman was second; and 
Mr. A. Newell, third. 
Amateurs’ Classes. 
There were twelve entries in the class for six 
Japanese, of not less than three varieties. H. A. 
Needs, Esq., Heath View, Horsett, Woking, 
occupied the first place with very fine specimens of 
Mutual Friend (four blooms) Phoebus, and Niveus, 
indeed, Mutual Friend was stronger here than we 
have seen it this season. Mr. F. Durrant, 4, New 
Road, Ware, Herts, came in second, and Mr. 
Edward Spurge, Waltham, Essex, third. 
The best vase of Chrysanthemums arranged with 
foliage was contributed by Mr. D. B. Crane, 4, 
Woodview Terrace, Archway Road, Higbgate, N. 
Mrs. W. Green, Junr., was second, and Mr. E. 
Jones, 51, Bower Street, Bedford, third. 
In the classes for miscellaneous plants some very 
pretty exhibits appeared. Mr. James Gibson, 
gardener to E. H. Watts, Esq., Devonhurst, 
Chiswick, easily won the first prize for a collection 
of Primula sinensis. Mr. Gibson’s plants were in 
robust health, and evidently of a first-class strain. 
The arrangement also was excellent, and a capital 
table was the result. Mr. T. P. MacGregor, 
gardener to the Dowager Lady Hay, North House, 
Putney Hill, was placed second, also with a good 
exhibit. Mr. James Gibson was also first for twelve 
Chinese Primulas with some nice plants. One form 
labelled Carter’s Princess May, was an ideal plant. 
Mr. R. Bassil, gardener to D. H. Evans, Esq., 
Shooter’s Hill House, Pangbourne, Berks, was 
second ; and Mr. Thos. Osman, The Gardens, 
Ottershaw Park, Chertsey, was third. Mr. J. 
Sandford, gardener to G. W. Wright Ingle, Esq., 
Wood House, North Finchley, sent the best twelve 
double Primulas. 
The class for a collection of Cyclamen in pots 
called forth two grand tables. The first award was 
carried off by Mr. W. Orpwood, Andover Nursery, 
Uxbridge. The plants sent by this exhibitor were 
dwarf and vigorous, as well as being marvellously 
well flowered. The individual blooms, moreover, 
were of great size and substance, and evidenced 
cultural skill of no mean order. Mr. A. J. Bowles, 
for the Church Road Nursery Co., Church Road 
Nursery, Hanwell, came in second, also with a 
superior lot of plants. 
Twelve Cyclamen in pots (nurserymen excluded) 
were best shown by Mr. W. Frost, gardener to G. 
Ashley Dodd, Esq., Godington, Ashford, Kent. The 
samples on view here were really splendid, and they 
lost nothing by the tasteful introduction of a few 
foliage plants. 
Mr. A. Newell, gardener to Sir Edwin Saunders, 
Fairlawn, Wimbledon, set up a charming table of 
foliage, flowering, and berried plants winning thereby 
the first award in its class. The popular Euphorbia 
(Poinsettia) pulcherrima was especially brilliant here. 
Mr. W. Howe, gardener to Henry Tate, Esq., Park 
Hill, Streatham, also contributed a showy table, and 
was credited with the second award. 
Miscellaneous. 
Mr. Robert Owen, Floral Nurseries, Castle Hill, 
Maidenhead, exhibited two stands of Japanese 
blooms in fresh and beautiful condition (Silver 
Medal). Mr. W. Neville showed that the 
competitions did not exhaust his stock, by staging 
two stands of incurved blooms in splendid condition 
(Silver Medal). 
Messrs. Dobbie & Co., Rothesay, N.B., and 
Orpington, Kent, staged eight stands of Japanese 
blcoms backed up with bunches of singles, pompons, 
and large blooms with long stems. The exhibit was 
a highly meritorious one (Silver Gilt Medal). 
Mr W. Wells, Earlswood Nursery, Earlswood, 
Redhill, Surrey, had a splendid collection of cut 
flowers, including large blooms and fine bunches of 
single varieties. He had large and charming blooms 
of Mons Chenon de Leche, Mrs. Charles Blick, 
Mme. Carnot, Hairy Wonder, and others grown in 
6-in. pots, the plants being very dwarf (Silver Gilt 
Medal). 
Mr. W. J. Godfrey, Exmouth, Devon, had a 
number of stands of large blooms and some bunches 
of very pretty decorative varieties. He had also 
twelve blooms of a large incurved variety, of a 
crimson colour and named The Egyptian (Silver 
Medal). 
