THE GARDENING WORLD 
November 25, 1899. 
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Dloom in the exhibition, while the best Japanese 
Dloom was shown by Lord Ashbrook. 
In the nurserymen’s class for one bride's bouquet, 
Messrs. Frank Smith and Co., of the High Street, 
Belfast, were first ; Messrs. Alex. Dickson and Sons, 
were second ; and Mr. Hugh Dickson, third. For 
one bridesmaid’s bouquet, the order was the same. 
Messrs. W. Wells and Co., Ltd., Redhill, were award¬ 
ed a Certificate for the pretty single Chrysanth¬ 
emum, “ Earlswood Beauty.” Messrs. Isaac House 
and Son, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, were awarded 
a Cultural Certificate for their stand of Violets. 
The exhibition throughout was a grand success, as 
such good organisation well deserved. Mr. Paul as 
Hon. Secretary, and Mr. J. McBride as bis chief 
assistant, were ably assisted by many prominent 
members of the Council. 
LEWESj CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY. 
November 15 th and 16th. 
The annual exhibition in connection with 
this society was held in the Town Hall and 
Corn Exchange, on November 15th and 16th. The 
numerous exhibits were arranged under the superin¬ 
tendence of Mr. Kenward, the chairman of com¬ 
mittee, who has good taste, and sets them off to the 
best advantage. In some classes there was a falling 
off in the exhibits, while in others they were quite 
equal to former years. The rage for stiff, formally 
trained plants has now gone out of fashion, and that 
of grouping has become a little more natural. This 
being so, shows of this kind are more pleasing and 
attractive. The tables of fruit were interspersed 
with plants, while those containing the cut blooms 
had some of the formality removed by having tables 
of dinner table decorations placed between them. 
One of the features of this show was the class for 
twelve untrained plants of the large flowering section. 
The first prize went to Mr. Steadworthy, gardener to 
G. Adams, Esq., Mr. S. Smith and Mr. Brooker 
taking second and third respectively. Groups were 
also good, though in one or two there was a lack of 
finish about them. Mr. Adams, gardener to Sir 
George Shiffner, Bart., took first both in that for 
Chrysanthemums arranged in a space not exceeding 
60 square feet, and a like group of miscellaneous 
stove and greenhouse plants. This latter contained 
soma nice pieces of Cattleya and other Orchids, 
backed up by nice pieces of Cocos, etc. For twenty- 
four Japs., Mr. J. Harwood, gardener to A. J. Jack, 
Esq., was first, Mr. Baker, gardener to F. 
Baxindale, second. For twenty-four incurves, Mr. 
Tourley, gardener to F. Barchard, Esq., Horsted 
Place, took first, Mr. Sayers, gardener to Miss 
Cook, of Nutley, being placed second. There was 
also some prettily arranged dinner table decora¬ 
tions, the first prize going to Mrs. Tourle. 
Of fruit there was a goodly display, and the com¬ 
petition was very keen, especially in the class for 
three dishes of Apples. The fruit was bright, of 
good size, and in every way well up to the standard, 
Mr. Thomas, of Wannock, being first in several 
classes. His Cox’s Orange Pippin, Ribston Pippin, 
and King of Pippins, were particularly fine. The 
season appears to have been favourable for the 
colouring of fruit on the chalk. 
Collections of vegetables were well shown, there 
being a strong competition in most classes. The 
collection of Potatos shown by Mr. Watkins, 
gardener to L. Christie, Esq., of Glyndbourne, was 
excellent. 
It is not often that the weather is so favourable in 
November as it has been during the past week, so 
that this society may hope to pull up some of its 
arrears, for unfortunately the weather has not been 
so fine on some former occasions, consequently 
there has been a falling off in the visitors. Every 
credit is due to the energetic secretary, Mr. Stroud, 
and to the committee for the way in which the 
Society has been conducted ; for, were it not for the 
efforts of such, many of these exhibitions of this, the 
queen of the autumn flowers, would soon be number¬ 
ed with the things of the past. The county of 
Sussex, however, can boast of numerous good 
Chrysanthemum growers, and so long as this happens 
there are sure to be some fine exhibits. 
SOUTHPORT AND BIRHDALE. — November 1 6th. 
The eighteenth exhibition was held in the Cam¬ 
bridge Hall, in charming weather, making a visit to 
this fashionable seaside resort the more enjoyable. 
The entries show a considerable improvement on 
those of former years, whilst the quality was well up 
to the usual standard. 
For the group of Chrysanthemums and Ferns, 
which is added to the first prize, the Silver Chal¬ 
lenge Cup, presented by Councillor W. H. Holland, 
was won by Mrs. Williamson (gardener, Mr. J. 
Heath), with a well staged lot, with clean, bright 
foliage and a margin of Ferns. W. Shuttleworth, 
Esq. (gardener, Mr. Thos. Johnson), was second, 
with finer blooms, but showing the stakes too 
prominently, and with want of finish. Dr. Addy 
(gardener, Mr. W. Moon) took the remaining prize. 
For one standard Chrysanthemum, Mr. Thos. 
Johnson was first, in addition to taking the Bronze 
Medal, staging Lady Hanham. Miss Carver (gar¬ 
dener, Mr. A. Francis) was second. 
For six pots of Callas, Mrs. Martin (gardener, Mr. 
J. L. Monks) took the lead. For six table plants, 
Mr. W. Moore had the best. Mr. J. L. Monks 
scored for six Primulas, with good varieties. H. 
Hirsberg, Esq. (gardener, Mr. H. Rimmer) won for 
three pots Roman Hyacinths. 
For four vases of Chrysanthemums, three blooms 
in each vase, Henry Thompson, Esq. (gardener, Mr. 
W. Blackhurst) won with good fresh blooms, which 
would have looked better with longer stems ; Mr. R. 
Marshland, second. For twelve Chrysanthemums, 
in 6-in. pots, Mrs. J. W. Seed (gardener, Mr. G. 
Evanson) won W. H. M. Mawdsley's special prize. 
Three foliage plants, first, Mr. J. L. Monks, and the 
society’s Silver Medal; Mr. A. Francis and Mr. H. 
Woodhall taking the remaining prizes. 
For six pots Roman Hyacinths, Mr. Jas. Heath 
secured Messrs. Clibran’s first prize. For a group 
of miscellaneous plants, Mr. W. Moore staged the 
premier lot, Cattleyas and other Orchids adding 
much to the beauty. For three untrained Chrys¬ 
anthemums, Mr. J. L. Monks won with well flowered 
specimens; and for one untrained, he led the way 
with Charles Davis. 
For twenty-four cut blooms, twelve incurved and 
twelve Japanese, the Silver Cup presented by Sir G. 
A. Pilkington, Esq., M.P. for Southport, was won 
by Mr. Geo. Evanson. The best flowers were Lady 
Isabel, C. H. Curtis, Mdme. Ferlat, C. Davis p 
Phoebus, Lady Hanham, &c.; second, Mr. W. 
Blackhurst, the incurves being good. For twelve 
Japanese, distinct, the same exhibitor was to the 
ore with fair blooms; Mr. H. Blackhurst, second. 
The latter secured first honours for six Japs., win¬ 
ning the Silver Medal presented by W. Shuttle- 
worth, Esq. For twelve incurved varieties, Mr. G. 
Evanson again proved invincible with fair sized, 
fresh blooms. For six varieties, Mr. H. Blackhurst 
scored. For six sprays of singles, Mr. J. L. Monks 
gained the first honour with nice blooms. One 
Cypripedium, Mr. H. Blackhurst won with a well- 
flowered C. insigne. Three fine foliage plants, 
distinct, Mr. H. Woodhall was well to the fore. One 
Salvia, Mr. W. Moon won with a grand plant. Single 
shower bouquet, Mr. J. Griffin, with a beautiful 
specimen. 
The fruit section was not extensive, but some very 
good exhibits were staged. For three dishes, Mr. H. 
Woodhall had the premier lot, winning with Muscat 
of Alexandria, a Black Alicante Grape and good 
Pears. For two bunches of Muscat of Alexandria 
Grapes, Mr. Woodhall secured first honours with 
berries of a good colour. For the single bunch the 
same exhibitor won with the same variety. For two 
bunches of Black Alicante, Mr. Woodhall was again 
to the fore with good bunches of splendid colour and 
finish, which also gained the Silver Medal as the 
finest exhibit in the show. For the single black 
bunch, Mr. A. Francis won with fair Gros Colman. 
The arrangements and staging were satisfactorily 
carried out, everything being in readiness for the 
judges at the stipulated time. Mr. Wallace Shuttle- 
worth, chairman ; Mr. J. L. Monks, vice-chairman; 
and Mr. W. Tomkins added materially to this 
success. 
EDINBURGH. —November 16 th, 17th, 18 th. 
(Concluded from p. II. of Supplement.) 
For thirty-six Japanese Chrysanthemums, distinct, 
Mr. T. Lunt was first, Mr. D. Nicoll second, Mr. J. 
W. McHattie third, Mr. J. Beisant fourth. 
For the Scottish Challenge Cup, open to Scottish 
gardeners and amateurs, the best twelve vases of 
different Japs, was shown by Mr. D. Nicoll; Mr. A. 
Kirk was next, followed by Messrs. J. Beisant and 
W. Young. Twelve distinct Japs, brought fifteen 
entries, Mr. J. H. Cumming, The Gardens, Grantully, 
Ballingluig, being first, Mr. T. Lunt second, and Mr. 
A. Haggart third. Mr. T. Lunt again led for twelve 
Japanese in four varieties, Mr. J. H. Cumming was 
second, and Mr. A. Haggart third. Messrs. Lunt 
and Cumming were first and second respectively for 
six distinct Japs., Chrysanthemums; whilst Mr. J. 
Henderson, Windermere, was third amongst twenty- 
two competitors. Messrs. J. Shearer, J. Bird and G. 
Shotton were winners in the class for six Japs., any 
one variety. For a vase containing six blooms of 
Charles Davis, Mr. L. M’Lean, Mr. J. Henderson, 
and Mr. A. Kirk followed in that order. Mr. J. Bird 
was the only rival to Mr. J. Foster for a vase of six 
blooms of Mrs. J. Ritson, and beat him. Seven 
entrants for vase of six blooms Oceana showed Mr. 
L. M’Lean again at top, with Mr. J, Henderson 
second, and Mr. A. Kirk third. Mr. Wm. Black took 
highest honours for six blooms Edith Tabor; Messrs. 
L. M’Lean and D. Kidd were second and third. 
Mr. M’Lean and Mr. A. Kirk were placed in this 
order for six blooms of Mrs. H. Weeks. Mr. W. 
Parlance was first for six blooms each of Mutual 
Friend and Viviand Morel. Mr. W. Armstrong was 
second for Mutual Friend, Mr. J. Shearer second for 
Viviand Morel. Mr. J. Bird came at top for six 
blooms Lady Hanham, Mr. J. Henderson second. 
Messrs G. Shotton, W. Moir, and G. Chaplin were 
in this order for six blooms of M. Chenon de Leche ; 
Messrs. G. Chaplin, J. Henderson and D. Kidd for 
six blooms Mdme. Gustave Henry; Messrs. W. 
Young, W. Moir and J. Foster for six blooms Pride 
of Madford ; Messrs. R. W. E. Murray, D. Kidd, 
A. M'lnnes, and J. Clark for four vases Japanese 
Chrysanthemum blooms, six blooms in each ; Messrs. 
W. Norman, J. Boucher and R. Bruce for one vase 
of twelve Japanese blooms; Messrs. W. Moir, J. 
Hood and R. Whannell for a vase of six Japanese 
Chrysanthemum blooms ; Messrs. A. Angus, J. Mac- 
gregor and J. Boucher for a vase of single Chrys¬ 
anthemums ; Messrs. J. Macgregor, A. C. Cameron, 
G. Chaplin and T. H. Cook for three vases decor¬ 
ative Chrysanthemums in three varieties, not dis¬ 
budded. 
The winners in other classes were in the order 
given ; twenty-four incurved Chrysanthemums, dis¬ 
tinct, Mr. J. H. Goodacre, Mr. A. Chandler, Mr. J. 
W. McHattie; twelve incurved, distinct, Mr. A. 
Chandler, Mr. J. W. M’Hattie, Mr. J. Clark ; six 
incurved, distinct, Mr. J. Clark, Mr. J. Martin, Mr. 
G. Shotton ; six blooms of C. H. Curtis, Mr. J. 
Martin was the only winner; six incurved, any one 
variety, Mr. J. H. Cumming, Mr. J. Henderson, Mr. 
J. Boucher ; hand bouquet of Chrysanthemums, any 
foliage, Miss Todd, Miss Alice Todd, Miss E. Todd, 
Mr. R. Hutchison; Miss Todd and Miss A. Todd 
were respectively first and third for basket of 
coloured foliage and berries; Mr. A. E. Todd was 
first for basket of Orchid blooms with any foliage ; 
Miss A. Todd, Miss Todd and Miss E.Todd were the 
three winners for Epergnes of Chrysanthemums. 
Mr. J. Higgins, Dovecote Park, Anstruther, was first 
for six blooms incurved, distinct; first for best bloom 
Japanese, second for twelve blooms Japanese, open 
to Amateurs only, third for six blooms Japanese, 
distinct, third for six blooms Japanese, whites, 
second for one vase of twelve Japanese blooms, and 
third for one vase of six Japanese blooms. 
Mr. Nat. Molyneux secured the Association's 
Silver Medal for best new Chrysanthemum not in 
commerce. Mr. J. Martin had the best bloom, 
incurved, entered for competition ; Mr. T. Lunt, the 
best Japanese bloom; and Mr. J. Higgins, the best 
Japanese bloom shown by amateurs. 
Mr. D. Cavanagh had the best six pots, the best 
four pots of Japanese, and the best two pots, dis¬ 
tinct. Mr. A. Duff had the only entry of four pots, 
distinct. Mr. R. Haswell had the best pot of large 
flowered white 'Mum, and the second best pot of 
large crimson. Mr. P. Hunt was best in this class, 
and third for yellow bloomed plant. 
In the few classes open to nurserymen, Mr. John 
Downie was first for eight specimen Palms, for four 
specimen Palms, and six table Palms, distinct. 
Messrs. M. Todd & Co. were first for six specimen 
Palms, in 9-in. pots, and second in the classes for 
eight and four. Mr. G. Wood, gardener at Oswald 
House, Edinburgh, had the best three specimen 
Palms (not less than 4 ft.) ; Mr. M. Macintyre, the 
best six distinct Dracaenas; Mr. J. Thom, the best 
three Dracaena australis. Mr. G. Chaplin, the best 
