December 2. 1899. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
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ning, of Frant (gardener, Mr. C. J. Dicker), came 
second. For twelve blooms, in as many varieties, Mr. 
Howes was again heading the winners’ list, Mr. C. J. 
Dicker following. Coming again to plants we find 
Mr. C. Earl taking the lead in the entry for six 
plants suitable for table decoration ; Mr. G. H. 
Sage, gardener to the Marquis of Camden, Bayham 
Abbey, came next; and Messrs. J. Legg and L. 
Dupond as third and fourth. In the competition for 
gardeners residing within 8 miles of Tunbridge 
Wells, Mr. Thos. Palmer was first for the group of 
Chrysanthemums. Mr. J. Richardson followed as a 
good second. For twelve cut blooms, not less than 
eight varieties, Mr. E. Fullerd beat Mr. S. Standen. 
Fruits. —Rev. H. Boardman (gardener, Mr. J. 
Legg) stood first in the class for three bunches of 
black Grapes. T. Palmer, Esq., was second; and 
T. L. Boyd, Esq. (gardener, Mr. E. Coleman), third. 
For three bunches of white Grapes, Mr. J. Legg still 
was first, Mr. J. Howes following as second ; and G. 
H. Field, Esq. (gardener, Mr. J. Allen), came in 
third. 
For six dishes of dessert Pears, Mr. F. Bridger, 
gardener at Penshurst Place, was first; Marquis 
Camden (gardener, Mr. G. H. Sage) was second ; 
and third, Mr. J. Allen. For six dishes of dessert 
Apples, Mr. G. H. Sage won. 
Mr. F. Bridger won for six dishes of kitchen 
Apples. For a collection of twelve kinds of vege¬ 
tables, Capt. Alcock, Ashurst (gardener, Mr. H. 
Kimber) was the leader ; Mr. Sage being second. 
BOLTON CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY. 
November iyth and iSth. 
The thirteenth exhibition of this society was held in 
the Town Hall under most favourable auspices. 
The entries were good, and in many classes the 
competition keen, but unfortunately this cannot be 
said of the two premier classes for cut bloom, only 
two competitors staging for the handsome twenty- 
guinea Challenge Vase, with the addition of £g for 
the first, and £6 and £\ for the second and third for 
thirty-six blooms, eighteen incurved and eighteen 
Japs. This is followed by a second vase, value ten 
guineas, with £5 in cash, for two twelves. It is to be 
hoped that these generous offers will in the future 
receive their due recognition. 
Cut Flowers.— The first prize for thirty-six dis¬ 
tinct blooms, eighteen incurved and eighteen 
Japanese, was well won by Mr. C. Crooks, gardener 
to the Dowager Lady Hindlip, Droitwich, with good 
flowers of Mons. Pankoucke, Mdme. Carnot, Mrs. G. 
Palmer, Mrs. Mease, Australie, G. J. Warren, 
Viviand Morel, Pride of Madford, M. L. Remy, 
Eltham Beauty, Phoebus, Mdme. Gustave Henry, 
Edith Tabor, Nellie Pockett, Le Dragon, Mrs. 
Weeks, Celeste Falconett, and Mons. Chenon de 
Leche. His best incurved varieties were Mdme. G. 
Bruant, Mdme. Ferlat, C. H. Curtis, Mrs. W. E. 
Egan, Topaze Orientale, Duchess of Fife, Empress 
of India, Egyptian, Brookleigh Gem, Bonnie Dundee, 
Lord Rosebery, and Mrs. S. Colman. Mr. W. 
Whittle, gardener to R. G. Allan, Esq., Liverpool, 
was second. In the next class for twelve incurves 
and twelve Japanese the same two competitors 
occupied the same positions, the winner staging 
fresh flowers of good depth. For twelve vases, dis¬ 
tinct, three blooms of each, Mr. Whittle reached the 
highest place with good flowers. For a basket of 
cut Chrysanthemums, Mr. John Mosley secured the 
leading honour with a pretty exhibit. 
For classes open to residents within eight miles, 
the entries showed considerable improvement. 
Twelve Japanese and twelve incurved distinct, with 
which was associated the Silver Cup presented by 
the President, was won by Mr. Wainwright, garden¬ 
er to Miss Mabel Cross, which included good blooms 
of Mdme. Ferlat, Duchess of Fife, W. Tunnington, 
&c. Mr. H. Shone, gardener to J. W. Mabant, Esq., 
was second. For twelve Japanese distinct, and 
twelve incurved distinct, the same order was observ¬ 
ed as in the larger class. For six vases, three blooms 
each, Mr. W. Echersley had the leading lot. For 
three incurved and three Japs., Mr. H. Shone led, 
For six incurved and six Japs., Mr. T. Eastwood, 
gardener to Mrs. Clarke Taylor, staged the finest. 
For six incurved and six Japs., Mr. G. Corbett was 
first in each class. 
Plants. —In this section the most important are 
the groups ; that for the miscellaneous plants, twelve 
feet in diameter, was well won by Mr. Charles Jones, 
gardener to Mrs. Shaw, with well grown material 
artistically arranged, his point plants, Crotons and 
Palms proving very telling. Mr. H. Shone occupied 
a good second position with a greater weight of 
bloom but of less value. The half circle, 7 it. and 
5ft., with mirrors behind, was a pleasing feature. 
Mr. J. Abbot, gardener to J. Musgrave, Esq., was 
first with an effective and pleasing arrangementi 
Smilax, Palms and Celosias being the most prom¬ 
inent. Mr. G. Rawscn, gardener to J. Heywood, 
Esq., was next in order with a creditable design. 
For a group of Chrysanthemums, 7 ft. x 5ft., Mr. 
Shone staged one of the best groups seen this season, 
having good blooms, not too close, so that the bright 
clean foliage could be seen. 
For six pots of Hyacinths, Mr. E. J. Castrell, was 
to the fore. For a ball room bouquet, Mr. J. Mosley 
had the best, the bridal bouquet being won by the 
same exhibitor. Primulas were a fine lot, Mr. G. 
Cross, gardener to E. Thwaites, Esq., winning both 
for reds and whites. Mr. Abbot was to the fore 
with table plants, Mr. Wainwright securing leading 
honours for one Palm, with a very large specimen. 
For six large flowering Chrysanthemums, Mr. H. 
Shone was well ahead with dwarf specimens. For 
four singles, Mr. J. Hicks, gardener to Mrs. Haslon, 
had the cream. For one incurved, Mr. H. Shone 
one single, Mr. J. Abbot; and one decorative, Mr. 
J. Hicks was first in these classes. 
Fruit and Vegetables. —For two bunches 
black Grapes, Mr. J Wright, gardener to E. Lord, 
Esq., with good bunches and berries of Black 
Alicante. For two whites, Mr. Wright was again to 
the fore with Muscat of Alexandria. In the local 
classes, Mr. G. Corbett won the blacks with Black 
Alicante, and Mr. Shone the white with Golden 
Queen. 
The premier place for five varieties of vegetables 
was won by Mr. Thos. Hindle,' with a creditable 
lot. Mr. Barnes led for Onions (white), and Mr. 
Hindle for red. Mr. R. Fairhunt had the premier 
four varieties. Mr. J. Echersley gained four first 
prizes for Chrysanthemums in pots, with good 
amateurs’ plants. 
The arrangements were in the capable hands of 
the chairman, and the secretarial duties were car¬ 
ried out by Mr. James Hicks. 
DUNDEE.— November, 23 rd, 24 th and 25 th. 
As each successive year goes by Dundee and its 
annual Chrysanthemum exhibition become more 
broadly popular, more conversantly known. Caution 
and enterprise are, as in other of the greater societies 
in Scotland, England or Ireland, peculiarly and 
seemingly well blended. Souihern growers who are 
among the leaders in Chrysanthemum cultivation in 
the kingdom have of late late years taken to go so 
far north as Dundee and Aberdeen. Their in¬ 
fluence is good and they are fittingly encouraged. 
This year’s show proved to be equal to previous 
efforts which intelligence alone, to those who know 
the Dundee show, conveys that this was one of the 
best to be seen anywhere. The Drill Hall, of course, 
was the “ arena of competition.” 
The blue ribbon of the show—the challenge cup 
presented by Mr. J. M. White, of Balruddery—fell 
to that veteran, the gardener at Castle Huntly, Mr. 
J. Beisant. This was for thirty-six Japanese blooms, 
not less than eighteen varieties. The renowned Mr. 
Thos. Lunt, gardener to A. Stirling, Esq., Keir, 
Dunblane, was here beaten, so that this fact of itself 
is enough to speak for the merit of Mr. Beisant's 
collection. Mr. A. Duncan, Carse Gray, a new 
exhibitor, is to be congratulated upon his success. 
The Challenge Cup which Mrs. George Armitstead, 
of Castle Huntly, presented for thirty-six Japanese 
blooms distinct, was won by another good exhibitor, 
Mr. D. Nicoll, gardener to J. W. Bell, Esq., Rossie, 
Perth, who had a splendid collection. 
Mr. Beisant also won another Challenge Cup, that 
presented by J. J. Watson, Esq., for twenty-four 
Japanese blooms in a dozen varieties. Mr. Lunt was 
second; while Mr. John Bell, Burnside House, 
Forfar, the Cup-winner of last year, was in the third 
place this year, but with a very fine exhibit all the 
same. Mr. Lunt, however, managed to be first in 
the class for eighteen Japs., securing the Challenge 
Cup offered by J. W. Bell, Esq. Mr John Bell was 
first for twelve Japanese incurved blooms; Mr. J. 
H. Cumming, gardener to Lady Stewart, Grandtully 
Castle, Ballinluig, was second. Mr. Cumming was 
winner in the class for twelve Japs., distinct. For 
the third year in succession, Mr. D. Nicoll has won 
Mr. J. M. Smieton's Cup for six vases of blooms. 
This Cup now becomes his property, and he may 
be proud of it. 
The opening ceremony was performed by Mr. 
McCrae, of Dundee, at which function dozens of 
ladies and gentlemen of standing lent their presence. 
Sir John Leng, M.P , was one of the speakers. 
Cut Flowers, open. —The winners in the larger 
classes have been noted above. For twelve Mooms 
of Japanese, not less than six varieties, Mr. J. Cum- 
miDg (as noted) was first; Mr. J. Baird, Kincraig, 
was second ; Mr. A Johnstooe, Inchmartine House, 
third. 
For six Japanese blooms, distinct, Mr. T. Lunt, 
first; Mr. P. J. Walker, Edradynate, second; and 
Mr. John Higgins, Dovecot Park, Anstruther, third. 
For six Japanese blooms, white, and not less than 
three varieties, Mr. J. Cumming was first; Mr. John 
Bell, second; and Mr. T. C. Brown, of Balcairn, 
third. 
Mr. A. C. CameroD, gardener to W. L. Boase, 
Esq., Binrock, Dundee, was the winner for one vase 
of incurved Chrysanthemums. For three dress 
sprays and three buttonhole bouquets of Chrysanth¬ 
emum blooms, Mr. A. C. Cameron was here again 
first; Mr. J. Mathers was second; and Mr. G. Scott 
third. For one shower bouquet of Chrysanthemum 
blooms, Mr. Cameron was first; Mr. James Kinnear, 
Fernbrae, second. 
The group of Chrysanthemums competition only 
succeeded in bringing one entry, that frcm Mr. 
Cairns, gardener to J. M. White, Esq., Balruddery 
House. This was certainly of high merit, and it is 
to be regretted that the class was overlooked by the 
cultivators. The Ryecroft Medal, presented by Mr. 
H. J. Jones, for the best Japanese bloom in the gar¬ 
deners’ classes, fell to Mr. John Bell, of Burnside 
House, forfar. 
The principal winners in the amateurs’ section 
were Messrs. J. Higgins, W. S. Melville, Wm. Mur¬ 
ray, Alex. Guild, J. Martin, D. McDonald, and D. 
Milroy. 
Plants, open. — For six Chrysanthemum plants, 
in 6-in. pots, any variety, disbudded, the prize here 
fell to Mr. J. Beats, Mr. T. C. Brown coming next, 
and Mr. John Mathers, third. For a like number of 
plants, not disbudded, Mr. J. Beats was first. Mr. 
Mathers was first for four plants, disbudded. 
Begonia Gloire de Lorraine received special 
attention, six pots being asked for in one of the 
classes. Mr. John Collie, of Douglas Terrace, West 
Ferry, was the honoured prizeman. Mr. W. Ken¬ 
nedy, gardener to Ex-Provost Balingal, Ardarroch, 
Dundee, was second, and Mr. D. Meston, The Lodge, 
Broughty Ferry, third. Mr. R. Simpson, The 
Pines, Broughty Ferry, was the best exhibitor in the 
class for six Ferns, pots not to exceed 6 in. Mr. G. 
Scott was placed first for his Primula sinensis. 
For six CyclameD, Mr. J. Mathers carried off the 
honours : while for six plants, suitable for table 
decoration, Mr. D. Saunders was in the first posi¬ 
tion ; Mr. D. Meston, second ; and Mr. 
G. Ruckbie, third. The class and prizes for 
four Palms fell out so Mr. A. MacRae, first ; 
Mr. D. Saunders, second ; and Mr. Collie, third. 
Fruit and Vegetables. —The Grapes classes 
had some handsome samples to show. For two 
bunches of black Grapes, Mr. W. HolmaD, of View- 
bank, was first; Mr. R Collie, of Drumkilbo, 
Miegle, second ; and Mr. J. Kinnear in the third 
place. For one dish of Kitchen Apples, 6 fruits, 
Mr. A. S. Cole, of Moncrieff, was the able winner ; 
Dr. Robertson, of Errol, second; and Mr. A. 
Johnstone, third. For one dish of dessert Apples, 
Mr. A. S. Cole was here again first; and Mr. J. 
Kinnear, second. Mr. A. S. Cole stood first for a 
dish of Pears. Mr. J. Kinnear was the first for a 
collection of nine kinds of Vegetables. 
WOOLTON. — November 24 th. 
The first show of the above must be prouounced an un¬ 
qualified success, the material being good and the 
style of the staging giving a general appearance of 
lightness and artistic finish. The competition was 
fairly good, the entries being about 150 in 47 ciasses. 
The section for cut blooms proved strong, although 
somewhat late in the season. For twenty-four 
distinct Japanese, Mr. C. Osborne, gardener to H. 
Tate, Esq., Allerton, won the premier prize and cup 
for a good stand, the best being Mdme. G. Debrie, 
Scaramanga, Gen. Roberts, Nellie Pockett, Mrs. 
