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November 25, 1899- 
THE GARDENING WORLD. 
tion was reversed for twenty-four incurved varieties, 
Mr. Crooks beating Mr. Goodacre with neat blooms 
of J. Agate, C. H. Curtis, Mrs. W. C. Egan, 
Duchess of Fife, Robert Petfield and others. Mr. 
Crooks also led the way in the classes for eighteen 
and twelve incurved, eighteen Japanese, showing 
good stands in each case. For six yellow Japs, of 
one variety and six of a white variety he was also 
first. 
Messrs. Thomson & Co., Sparkhill, Birmingham, 
were to the fore as usual with their Chinese 
Primulas, which toed the bighwater mark of cultiva¬ 
tion of previous years. In the classes for twelve, six 
and six Fern-leaved varieties, they took the premier 
awards. 
Vegetables.— It is seldom that vegetables are 
seen in such large quantities at an autumn 
exhibition, and it is very doubtful if higher quality 
has ever been seen than in the special class for 
twelve dishes of vegetables offered by Messrs. 
Sutton & Sons, Reading. The liberality of this 
firm is often noted, but we do not remember of £12 
being given as a first prize for vegetables, £6 as 
a second, and a third of £3 The result of this com¬ 
petition afforded much speculation as to the ultimate 
winner, while the vegetables were being arranged. 
So close were the merits of each dish that the judges 
evidently shared this view by the awarding of equal 
firsts to Mr. James Gibson, gardener to R. W. 
Hudson, Esq., Danesfield, Marlow, and Mr. H. 
Folkes, gardener to C. E. Strachan, Esq , Gaddesden 
place, Hemel Hemptead. Mr. Gibson was particu¬ 
larly strong in Cauliflower, Leek, Celery, Onions, 
Carrots, Beet, and Turnips ; while Mr. Folkes showed 
grand Onions, Celery, Potatos, Carrots, Beet, etc. 
Mr. Lye, gardener to Mrs. Kingsmill, Sydmonton 
Court, Newbury, was an uncomfortably close third, 
showing grand produce; with Mr. Wilkins, Bland- 
ford, Dorset, a good fourth. Messrs. Webb & Sons 
also offered prizes with several other seed firms. 
Mr. Pope, gardener to the Earl of Carnarvon, took 
the leading honours. 
Miscellaneous. —Messrs. J. Laing & Sons, 
Forest Hill, London, put up a collection of Apples 
and Pears attractively arranged. A bit of bright 
colour was afforded by Begonias, and fine foliaged 
plants served to lighten the whole. (Gold Medal.) 
Mr. W. J. Godfrey, Exmoutb, Devon, put up a 
splendid group of Chrysanthemums, not for com¬ 
petition, and his efforts were rewarded with a Gold 
Medal. Mr. Deacon, gardener to the Right Hon. J. 
Chamberlain, Highbury, Moor Green, Birmingham, 
set up a splendid group of stove and greenhouse 
plants, foliage and flowers being well contrasted. 
(Gold Medal) Messrs. W. Wells & Co., Earlsfield 
Nursery, Redhill, Surrey, made a feature of his 
speciality in Chrysanthemums, for which he received 
a Silver Medal. A fine collection of fruit and 
shrubs was set up by Messrs. R. Smith & Co., 
Worcester. (Gold Medal.) Messrs. Ed. Webb & 
Sons, Wordsley, Stourbridge, had a collection of 
vegetables and plants. (Silver Medal.) Messrs. 
Clibran & Son, Altrincham, showed Celosias and 
Salvias in bright array. (Silver Medal.) 
ISLE OF THANET.— Nov. 8 th and gth. 
The thirteenth annual show of the Isle of Thanet 
Chrysanthemum Society was held at Margate, and 
in many respects it may be described as the most 
successful effort which has yet been put forth by 
the society. From an expert’s point of view the 
exhibition was regarded as excellent, and the large 
attendance of the genera! public on the opening day 
was sufficient testimony to the popularity of the 
show. It is not a mere empty compliment to 
say that it is one of the best shows seen outside 
London. That was the declared opinion of one of 
the judges a year ago, and the professional gentlemen 
who were engaged in that capacity this year, without 
hesitation agreed that this year’s display could give 
points to the best of its predecessors. The classes 
were numerous and covered a wide range, and it was 
noticeable that the committee had profited by some 
hints thrown out by one of the judges on a previous 
occasion, and amongst other improvements in the 
conditions allowed the use of foliage plants in the 
groups which are always one of the most attractive 
features of the show. A valuable silver cup, secured 
by Mr. Powell Cotton, of Quex Park, in his foreign 
travels and presented to the Society, was put up for 
competition for the first time, and was won by Mr. J. 
Cornford. There was a long list of prizes, and 
several National Chrysanthemum Society Medals 
were presented to exhibitors. The arrangement of 
the exhibits was very attractively carried out, and 
to this end the handsomely decorated and commod¬ 
ious hall by the sea well lent itself. 
Besides the floral exhibits, there were several 
stalls showing handy articles for the use of the 
gardener. Amongst others, Mr. Bing, of South 
Bank Nurseries, Margate, brought Ichthemic 
Guano to the notice of visitors. The prizes and 
certificates were publicly presented by the Mayor of 
Margate, and the Rt. Hon. James Lowther, M.P. 
for Thanet, also took part in the proceedings. 
8 IDMOUTH.— November gth. 
The Manor Hall, attracted a goodly number of 
people on the above date to view the produce, 
flowers, fruit, plants, and vegetables, grown in Sid- 
mouth, Salcombe Regis, and Sidbury, the show it¬ 
self proving a success in every way, entries rather 
above those of last year, while the weather was 
fine up to 9 p m., which was fortunate for the 
society. 
Major Balfour helped the show to no little ex¬ 
tent, putting up a grand bank of ’Mums, Richardias, 
Coleus, Cypripedium insigne, Dracaenas in variety, 
Palms, and four very fine plants of Adiantum 
cuneatum, quite 4 ft. across, and a picture of health- 
A Certificate of Merit was awarded to these groups, 
three in number, as well as to Mr. H. Berwick for his 
showy and telling collection of flowering ’Mums, at 
the back, faced with a grand collection of sixty 
dishes of Apples, and twelve of Pears, which in¬ 
cluded the same varieties Mr. Berwick showed at the 
Crystal Palace, Aquarium, and lastly, at Birming¬ 
ham, where he was awarded a Gold Medal. 
For a group of plants, general effect and quality to 
be considered. Dr. Macindoe was first; and a trade 
grower, Mr. W. Cross, second. For another group 
open to gardeners and amateurs only, Dr. Macindoe 
again led, followed by Mr. T. Kennett-Ware. 
Some good plants were shown in classes for six 
Japs., also for six various, cut blooms; eight trebles 
(Japs.) shown with long stalks, Mr. Cross was to the 
front followed by Mr. Kennett-Ware. For twelve 
blooms, distinct, the same order was maintained. 
For six yellow blooms the two exhibitors changed 
places. 
The best six pompons (bunches), of not less 
than three varieties, found Mr. J. Colwill, the well 
known fruit grower of Sidmouth, to the fore. 
Mr. Cross was again victorious in the class for 
six whites; and Mr. Colwill, second, 
In the class for twelve blooms, three of a kind, 
and for the best bloom in the show, Mr. Cross was 
the grower. 
There were classes for table plants, Primulas, 
Cyclamen, Violets, Palms, Ferns, &c., all well con¬ 
tested. The best arranged table decorations, Chrys¬ 
anthemums only, came from Mrs. Colwill; second, 
Miss Slee. Four competed here. Vases of flowers 
s^nd foliage, baskets of Chrysanthemums and Ferns, 
also of foliage, hardy, and berries, helped make the 
show a success. 
Fruit was also well shown, and for the heaviest 
dish of five Apples Mr. Clarke beat Mr. Colwill, as 
well as in the class for a collection of twelve culinary 
varieties. ClassXXIX., though, found Mr. Colwill 
at the top for twelve varieties, dessert, followed by 
Mr. Clarke. There were about a dozen other classes 
for Apples and Pears, the prizes going to the above 
two; also Mr. H. Newton, Rev. Clements, Dr. Leon, 
Miss Kennedy, and Rev. W. Vickers. Grapes were 
poorly shown. Mr. Colwill took first with Alicante; 
Mr. Clarke, second, with Hamburghs, more red than 
black. 
There were classes for amateurs not employing a 
gardener, and cottagers combined, for specimen 
plants, cut blooms, collection of vegetables, and 
wild flowers for cottagers only, all of which were 
well shown. 
HARROGATE.— Nov. gth. 
The fifth show of the Harrogate Chysanthemum 
Society had a very successful opening day, a large 
and fashionable company assembling to view the 
various exhibits. Mr. John Pettinger, Strawberry 
Dale Nursery, Harrogate, was first for a magnificent 
group of Chrysanthemums arranged for effect, 
nearly every bloom being of exhibition size, thus 
pulling them far ahead of the other competitors. 
The second prize went to E. Beckett Faber, Esq., 
Belvedere, Harrogate ; and the third to Mrs. Whit- 
ham, Stafford House, Harrogate. Mr. Pettinger 
also took the premier award for twenty-four Japanese 
blooms, and was followed by —Wilson, Esq. Tranby 
Croft, near Hull, and Mr. Sheepshanks, Harrogate, 
in this order. Mr. Pettinger attributes his success 
to the use of Ichthemic Guano. 
BURTON AND SHOBNALL. 
November nth. 
St. George's Hall, Burton, was the scene on Saturday 
November nth., of the 14th annual show of the 
Burton and Shobnall Chrysanthemum Society. The 
shows have increased aod gained in popularity at a 
rate which is most satisfactory to those who have the 
honour of arranging and abetting in the exhibitions. 
This year’s show proved to be very successful. The 
following refers to the more important classes, and 
to those who took the leading prizes. 
Cut Blooms; Open Classes. —The N.C.S. 
Certificate and first prize for twelve distinct 
Japanese blooms fell to the lot of H. H. Jackson, 
Esq. (gardener, Mr. J. Sutton), Moat Bank, Burton. 
Mr. Evershed’s gardener, Mr. H. J. Neale, came 
second in this class; and third, Councillor Roberts 
(gardener, Mr. S. Durose). Mr. Sutton again won 
in the class for twelve incurved blooms, Mr. S. 
Durose following in the second place. For six dis¬ 
tinct varieties of Japanese blooms the honour once 
more fell to Mr. Sutton who, indeed, when all the 
classes had been inspected, was found to have 
" cleared the boards." Mr. Neale was in the second 
place, and third, Mr. Pugsley. The class for twelve 
bunches of singles, not less than six varieties (not 
disbudded), three terminal sprays to form a bunch, 
and with Chrysanthemum foliage as relief, made a 
feature of much interest and beauty in the show. 
The winners here were Messrs. Sutton, Neale and 
Duroie, in this order:—The champion incurved 
bloom in the open class was Madame Ferlat, shown 
in Mr. Sutton’s stand. He also had the best 
Japanese bloom in the show, this being a fine speci¬ 
men of Mrs. G. W. Palmer. The names of the chief 
prize takers occuring in the section exclusively for 
members, were:—Messrs. E. J. Upton, H. Watson, 
E. Causer, G. Gopsill, J. Copestake and F, 
Goodhead. Mr. E. J. Upton had the champion in¬ 
curved bloom in this section, it being Lady Isabel; 
while Mrs. H. Weeks was shown by Mr. E. Causer 
as the best Japanese. 
DULWICH. — November 14 th. 
One of the finest, if, indeed, not the finest Chrys¬ 
anthemum shows which the above district has ever 
had, was held on Tuesday, November 14th, at the 
Public Baths, Dulwich. The entries are said to have 
been more numerous than previously. Much of the 
continued prosperity of any society depends a good 
deal upon those in management. Mr. Witty, 
whose portrait and biography appeared about three 
weeks ago in the Gardening World, is the genial 
and able chairman, while the post of secretary falls 
to Mr. F. W. Milbourne. The opening ceremony 
was performed by Mr. G. Whiteley. Fie spoke of 
the early shows which had been held in the Temple 
Gardens, bringing in at the same time the couplet— 
First to the church to hear the nice anthem’s hum, 
And then to the gardens to see the Chrysanthemum. 
Votes of thanks were given to exhibitors and 
judges. The following is a list of the prize¬ 
winners :— 
The prize in the open class for a group of Chrys¬ 
anthemums, covering 60 sq.-ft., was won by Mr. G. 
Smith ; the second award falling to Mr. S. Bennett, 
while in the third place came Mr. W. Brannan. 
Mr. A. M. Falkner was first for six bush plants, 
and second, Mr. W. Taylor, gardener to C. Bayer, 
Esq., Tewkesbury Lodge, Forest Hill. 
For twelve cut Japanese blooms in distinct 
varieties, the order of the prize-winners was Mr. W. 
Taylor, first; Mr. IF. B. Elson, second ; and Mr. H. 
G. McLean, third. Mr. Taylor also won for twelve 
distinct incurved varieties. For six bunches of 
pompons, Anemone pompons or singles, Mr. H. G. 
McLean beat Mr. Meridew and Mr. A. M. Falkner. 
Mr. A. M. Falkner, as an amateur, won the first 
prize fora group covering 50 sq. ft. ; Mr. A. Patman 
was second ; and Mr. H. Wells, third. For a group 
of twenty-four plants in pots, Mr. FI. W. Wells was 
