November 17, 1900. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
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Councillor F. G. Adnitt, J.P., as president, together 
with the other officials, particularly Mr. E. Draper, 
the energetic secretary, are to be congratulated on 
the exhibition of 1900. The judges were: Mr. C. 
Orchard, Bembridge, Isle of Wight; Mr. J. W. 
Moorman, The Lodge, Victoria Park, London, for 
plants and flowers ; Mr. J. R. Wilson, The Gardens, 
Sulby Hall, Rugby; and Mr. W. Webber, Norton 
Hall Gardens, Daventry. 
Groups.— For a large group arranged for effect, 
Mr. O. Soden, gardener to the president of the 
society, was the winner of the Silver Cup and £4. 
Mr. J. Knightly, Courteenhall, came second, winning 
50s. 
Mr. Soden beat Mr. T. Manning, of Junction Road. 
Kingsley, for six dwarf-trained pot Chrys¬ 
anthemums. 
In the amateur's section for another group, effec¬ 
tively arranged, Mr. W. Kirby, Milton Street, Kings¬ 
ley Park, received first award, which was also a Silver 
Cup and money prize. Mr. J. Barkway, 71, Lower 
Thrift Street, came second. 
Cut Blooms.— For six vases of Japanese blooms ( 
distinct, Mr. W. Woods, Delapre Park, led off ; fol¬ 
lowed by Mr. W. Tipler. For eighteen distinct in¬ 
curved varieties, Mr. S. Cole, The Gardens, Althorp, 
was first; and Mr. W. Woods, second. The same 
order stood for eighteen Japanese; while for twelve 
ditto, Mr. W. Dunkley and Mr. W. Woods were first 
and second respectively. Mr. Woods, however, was 
leader for the decorated table; Mr. J. Knightley 
being second. In the amateurs’ section for similar 
classes, the chief winners were Messrs. J. Bark way, 
T. Pebody, T. Hemmings, W. Kirby, and G. 
Speight. 
The display of fruits was good, as one would 
expect from this district. Vegetables were also 
shown, Mr. S. Cole securing the first prize offered 
by Messrs. Sutton & Sons, for a collection. 
SEYENOAKS AND WEST KENT .—November 
jth and 8th. 
The annual exhibition of Chrysanthemums, fruit, 
and vegetables, was held in the “ Club Hall,” on 
Wednesday and Thursday, November 7th. and 8tb, 
and was a distinct success. The entries were 
numerous and the exhibits of unusual excellence, 
being displayed with charming effect. 
Groups of Chrysanthemums are always a leading 
feature at most provincial shows, and they appeal 
more to the public taste than do rows of cut blooms, 
not that the latter were absent by any means. 
The schedule specifies that the groups should be 
composed of forty Chrysanthemum plants in pots, 
arranged with any kind of foliage in a space 7 ft. by 
5 ft., the idea of the committee being to encourage 
the more effective setting up of the popular Autumn 
Queen. The first prize went to Mr. A. Hoadley, 
gardener to F. L. Bevan, Esq., Kippington Park, 
who was most happy in his conception of what the 
committee meant when wording the schedule. Most 
of the Chrysanthemums used were late struck ones 
of such popular kinds as E. Molyneux, Mdme. 
Gustave Henry, Mons. Chenon de Leche, Phoebus, 
Calvat's Surprise, and Souvenir d’une Petite Amie, 
all on single stems, carrying large well developed 
flowers. These were tastefully arranged with Palms, 
Crotons, Asparagus, and Ferns, each flower being 
made to tell in the general effect. The second prize 
was carried off by Mr. W. Tebay, gardener to Mrs. 
Rycroft, Everlands, a most doughty opponent in any 
class. His flowers were large and well finished, 
besides being set up to perfection, with autumn 
foliage intermixed with Palms, Ferns, &c. Mr. 
Usher, gardener to Mrs. Rogers, Riverhill, came 
third with a most graceful arrangement. In the 
second division for a group similarly arranged, there 
was a splendid competition. Mr. H. Heath, 
gardener to Mrs. Petley, Riverhead House, was first; 
his flowers were smaller than the other exhibitors, 
but there was no comparison in the arrangement, 
which was tasteful in the extreme; second, Mr. 
Baldwin, gardener to J. R. Banks, Esq., Knole, 
Paddock, with large, well formed flowers, but some¬ 
what marred by showing the pots and stakes ; third, 
Mr. Hinnell, gardener to J. Selby, Esq., Ightham, 
whose grand foliage carried him into that position ; 
fourth, Mr. L. Taylor, gardener to C. Young, Esq., 
The Thorns, with a w6ll set up group of good 
quality. The judges took exception to a too free use 
of Hornbeam as foliage, or he must have been much 
nearer first. The fifth went to Mr. E. Turner with 
a really good group of fine blooms. 
Specimen Plants. —Bush trained specimens were 
but poorly represented. The best were those shown 
by Mr. S. Cowper, gardener to H. Foster, Esq., 
Hillside, followed by Mr. Usher, and Mr. Hoadley. 
A most pleasing and popular exhibit at this show 
is the class for twelve cut blooms on long stems, 
arranged with foliage or plants for effect, in a space 
4 ft. by 3 ft. There were eleven entries, nine of 
which came up to the scratch. 
Mr. Crawley, gardener to W. J. Thompson, Esq , 
Oakfisld Grange, was first with a really beautiful 
arrangement; second, Mr. R. Potter, gardener to 
Sir Mark Collet, Bart, St. Clere ; third, Mr. W. 
Tebay, who had the best quality of flowers, but 
depended on autumn foliage as a set off, and suffered 
accordingly. The judges seemed to miss what was 
intended, that is, to demonstrate what could be done 
with a few pieces of Bracken, a little autumn foliage, 
&c., should one be so placed, that Crotons, Palms, 
Asparagus, &c., were a luxury ; fourth, Mr. A. 
Hoadley. 
Hanging Baskets. — This was another great 
feature, and greatly admired by the public who are 
fairly good judges. The first prize was won by Mr. 
W. Fox, gardener to H. Sowerby, Esq., Solefields, 
showing yellow, purple, and white “ 'Mums ” with 
bronze foliage, which was most telling; second, Mr. 
S. Cooke, gardener to de Barri Crawshay, Esq., 
Rosefield ; third, Mr. A. Hoadley. 
In a similar class for under-gardeners, Mr. C. 
Windsor was first with a beauty (the best in the 
show) ; second, Mr. A. Westcott. 
Cut Blooms. —In the open class for twenty-four 
cut blooms, twelve japs, and twelve incurved, Mr. 
W. Tebay was first, showing in fine form Mrs. H. J. 
Jones, Isabel, E. Cannell, Major Bonnaflon as his 
best incurved sorts, and Pride of Exmouth, E. Moly¬ 
neux, Mrs. Coombes, and J. R. Upton as Japs.; 
second, Mr. S. Cooke, with Isabel, Violet Tomlin, 
Robt. Pitfield, and F. Hepper as incurved, Mrs. 
Mease, Duke of Wellington, Mr. H. Weeks as Japs.; 
third, Mr. Bligh, gardener to B. L. Cohen, Esq., 
M.P., Highfield. 
For twelve Japs., distinct, Mr. Hawkes, gardener 
to the Rev. Stewart Savill, Hollanden Park, Ton- 
bridge, was first with a superb stand, his Mrs. 
Mease, Mr. T. Carrington, and Le Grand Dragon 
being grand; second, Mr. G. Cowper, with good 
flowers of Lord Ludlow, Mr. A. Barrat, Chas. Davis 
and Mrs. J. Lewis ; third, Mr. W. Tebay, with 
Graphic and E. Molyneux, very fine. 
Mr. R. Potter had the best half dozen of one 
variety, showing Mrs. W. Mease in fine form; 
closely followed by Mr. Cowper, with Mrs. 
Coombes ; and Mr. Bligh, with C. H. Payne. 
For twelve incurved, distinct, Mr. Tebay was first 
with grand Lady Isabel, Bonnie Dundee, and Mons. 
Desblanc ; Mr. Bligh was second ; and Mr. S. Cooke, 
third. 
In another class for twelve, not less than eight, 
varieties, Mr. Hawkes was easily first with fine 
examples of Mrs. W. C. Egan, Chas. Curtis, Lady 
Isabel, and President Bevan ; second, Mr. Hoadley ; 
and third, Mr. Usher. 
The second division men showed up well in the 
cut flower classes: For twelve Japs., Mr. E. Turner 
was first, showing in good form Mrs. W. Mease, 
Robt. Powell, Simplicity, Mermaid, and Chatsworth ; 
second, Mr. L. Taylor, with Chas. Davis, Edith 
Tabor, and Mdme. Carnot; third, Mr. H. Heath. 
As a break to the " 'Mums " a class was instituted 
for zonal Pelargoniums, which brought out some 
grand plants in 6-in. pots, Mr. Tebay being first; 
Mr. Hoadley, second; and Mr. Cowper, third. 
Mr. R. Edwards, Buchy Lees, had the best table 
plants, followed by Messrs. Potter and Hoadlev. 
The under-gardeners showed well in their respec¬ 
tive classes, Messrs. C. Windsor and A. Westcott 
being the most successful; whilst the ladies had their 
chance in the class for an arranged basket of Chrys¬ 
anthemums. Mrs. W. Searing was first; Mrs. Fox, 
second ; and Mrs. Hayward, third. 
Fruit.— We have seen more fruit at this show, 
but rarely have we seen it so highly coloured. 
Mr. G. Sears, Clenches Farm, had the best dessert 
Apples, closely followed by Mr. Searing ; and third, 
Mr. Potter. 
For kitchen Apples, Mr. R. Potter was first; Mr. 
Sears, second ; and Mr. R. Edwards, third. Mr. 
Potter had the best Pears, followed by Messrs. 
Usher and Fox. 
Vegetables were excellent all round. In the 
open class for Sutton’s Prize, Mr. Hawkes was first 
with some grand Onions, Celery, Carrots, &c. ; Mr. 
A. Hoadley was a close second ; and Mr. W. Fox, 
third. 
The amateurs, as usual, showed some fine vege¬ 
tables, the most successful being Messrs. Wolfe, 
Hayward. Galloway, Terry, Fletcher, and Butler, 
all taking the leading prizes. 
LISCARD, BIRKENHEAD .—Novembey 8th. 
The annual exhibition was held in the Concert Hall 
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and in every way proved a success. The entries 
were fully up to previous years, and the quality in 
some classes an improvement. 
Mr. Grindley, gardener to Mrs. D’Arcy Blackburn, 
secured first honours for a well arranged group of 
Chrysanthemums and foliage plants. For twelve 
incurved cut blooms, Mr. E. Ellis was to the fore, 
and the same exhibitor won for a like number of 
Japanese, staging Mrs. J. Lewis, Pres. Bevan, Louis 
Renny, E. Davis, Mrs. Barkley, Nellie Pockett, 
Lady Ridgway, C. H. Payne, Phoebus, Chen, de 
Leche, and Mrs. Barks. For the hand bouquet, Mr. 
J. Procter scored with a light arrangement, and 
was again the winner in the pretty class of cut blooms 
suitable for a drawing-room table. 
Mr. Alfred Turner led with the group confined 
to the district. Mr. J. Finnigan proved an efficient 
secretary. 
ECCLES .—Novembey gth and 10th. 
In charming weather the fourteenth annual show 
was held in the Town Hall. The arrangements were 
of a satisfactory character under the supervision of 
the chairman, Mr. L. H. Larmuth, and the secre¬ 
tary, Mr. J. H. Byran. 
Since the last gathering the society has had to 
mourn the loss of Mr. H. Huber, who had so ably 
fulfilled the onerous post of secretary since its incep¬ 
tion. The exhibits were under the usual quantity, the 
committee having curtailed the number of classes 
owing to the second room not being available on the 
first day of the show. 
In the five classes of Chrysanthemums in pots, Mr. 
Thomas Harker, Fallowfield, won for the nine large 
flowering, and for the six Japanese with fresh blooms, 
about twenty on each plant. Mr. W. Powell was to 
the fore for three single flowered varieties ; and Mr. 
G. Weaver for three double pompons. 
In the cut flower section competition was not at all 
keen in the leading classes. The first prize winners 
were as follows :—For twenty-four, twelve incurved 
aDd twelve Japanese, Mr. J. Kerkman, gardener to 
Mr. J. Stanning, Leyland, scored wiih fine blooms of 
Graphic (best bloom in the show), R H. Langton, 
Mrs. W. Mease, Mrs. Barkley, Swanley Giant, W. 
H. Lees, Lady Isabel, Pearl Dupinoise, Bruant, 
Ialine, &c. 
For six each of incurved, Japanese, reflexed, and 
anemones, Mr. John Roberts, gardener to Miss 
Lightbourn, was first, C. H. Curtis and M. M. 
Sullivan being noteworthy. Twelve incurved, Mr. 
S. Ollier, gardener to Mr. F. Ashworth, Knutsford. 
Twelve Japanese, Mr. T. Fodden, gardener to Mr. 
A. R. Thorp, of Newton-le-Willows. For six 
incurves and six Japanese, Mr. Thos. Harker. Fcr 
eighteen blooms in six varieties staged in vases, Mr. 
G. Weaver, gardener to Mr. R. Gorton, won with 
medium sized blooms. Mr. A. Cross won in the 
three remaining classes. 
Bouquets, sprays, &c., were the feature of the 
exhibition, Mrs. J. Mosley, of Bolton, staging some 
fine exhibits, winning for three and the single 
bouquet. Mr. W. Elkin, gardener to Mr. J. Agnew, 
had the best epergne, in which Orchids and Lily of 
the Valley were most effective. The amateurs and 
cottagers were in force, staging some well grown 
exhibits, the cut flowers being of high merit. 
Mr. Thomas Agnew contributed largely in fur¬ 
nishing the ball with several fine specimen Palms ; 
Mr. Stewart Garnet, with Palms and foliage plants ; 
the Misses Heywood with foliage plants; Messrs. 
Dickson, Brown, and Tait, Begonia Gloire de 
Lorraine ; and Messrs. Dickson and Robinson with 
Cyclamen and Palms. 
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SOCIETIES. 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL OF IRELAND,— 
November 6th and 7th. 
The autumn Chrysanthemum and fruit show of tbe 
above society was opened on Tuesday, November 
