November 24, 1900. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
but there were several exhibits of exceptional value, 
that for twelve cut blooms, Japanese, shown by Mr. 
W. Taylor, of Tewkesbury Lodge, of fruit growing 
fame, being especially worthy of merit. The freshness 
and good finish of the blooms were very apparent, and 
the prize for the premier bloom was awarded to a 
magnificent bloom of Mrs. H. Weeks, which was 
shown amongst them, together with, amongst 
others, a noticeable bloom of T. Carrington. 
The vase class for nine blooms in this section 
again filled well, and elicited six entries. Here again 
Mr. Taylor scored, with Mr. J. Richards a good 
second, and Mr. P. R. Dunn, third. 
The twelve bloom class for amateurs was won by 
Mr. A. Shinn, a novice of last year, with a very fine 
twelve, which included a “ Lady Hanham ” as near 
perfection as could be desired by an amateur. The 
class for six blooms brought forth no fewer than ten 
entries, and the keenest competition resulted in Dr. 
A. Dixon Jollye being adjudged first, Mr. G. F. Bald¬ 
win, second, and Mr. P. Falkner, third. 
The vase classes in the amateur section elicited 
eight entries, and was won by Mr. P. Falkner, with 
Mr. W. M. Wells and Mr. G. F. Baldwin re¬ 
spectively second and third. The classes for 
baskets and epergnes were also noticeable features, 
twelve entries being received for three classes of 
baskets and six entries for two classes of epergnes. 
First prizes in the various classes were won by Mr. 
Meridew, Mr. A. M. Falkner, Mr. W. G. Segrott, 
Mrs. Taylor, and Mrs. Milbourne. The general 
effect of these decorative exhibits was considerably 
enhanced by their arrangement on three crossway 
tables, breaking up the lines of the cut bloom tables 
in a very pretty manner. Classes for Anemone, 
singles and pompons, were well filled, and gave rise 
to keen competition, first prizes being taken by Mr. 
H. McLean, Mr. W. S. 'Barham, and Mr. C. J. 
Bennetts. Beside the premier bloom in the show 
the best bloom in the amateur section was a C. H. 
Curtis shown by Mr. W. M. Wells, and in the 
novices’ class also a C. H. Curtis by Mr. C. A. 
Young. 
The judging occupied considerably more than the 
usual time, but was carried out in an exceptionally 
able and satisfactory manner by Mr. Percy Waterer 
and Mr. T. Nutting, who both expressed their appre¬ 
ciation of the really fine exhibits. 
When it is considered that this is only the seventh 
year of the society, and that the total entries num¬ 
bered r2o for thirty-one classes, it must be realised 
how exceptionally prosperous this South London 
society is, and the amount of credit that is due to its 
members. 
Fine exhibits, not for competition, were staged, 
the collection of Chrysanthemums shown by Mr. J. 
H. Witty (the father of the society), of Nunhead 
Cemetery, having all its usual excellence. A basket 
of autumn berries and foliage sboam by Miss Easter- 
brook exhibited all the dainty taste so marked in the 
productions of that lady’s deft touch and airy 
fancy. Table decorations and fruit were arranged 
by Messrs. Laing & Son, and the Begonias sent by 
Messrs. Peed & Son were also much admired. The 
general arrangements reflected great credit on the 
show committee under the superintendence of Mr. 
H. Clements. 
LIVERPOOL HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION. 
—Novembev 14th and 15th. 
In somewhat dismal weather this annual fixture was 
again held in St. George’s Hall, Liverpool, perhaps 
the most beautiful building in which the autumn 
queen holds her court: The entries were more 
numerous, whilst the quality was up to the high 
standard of these exhibitions. His Worship the 
Lord Mayor visited the show in the presence of a 
numerous gathering. 
In the section for Chrysanthemums in pots, H. 
Cunningham, Esq. (gardener, Mr.W. Wilson), proved 
a most determined exhibitor, winning in the classes 
for four large flowering, trained, three pompons, one 
pompon, one standard, and one pyramid, with good 
blooms and models in form. 
For one large flowering and six staked plants, F. 
Findlay, Esq. (gardener, Mr. E. Wharton), won: 
and for the single staked plant, Mr. Duncan was 
successful. For the group of 'Mums, W. H. Watts, 
Esq. (gardener, Mr. J. Bracegirdle), proved the win¬ 
ner, his stand containing many good blooms. 
Cut Blooms. —In the class for forty-eight blooms 
(twenty-four incurved and twenty-four Japanese), for 
203 
which was awarded the massive Silver Challenge 
Vase, presented by R. P. Houston, Esq., M.P., in 
addition to the first prize, was secured by last year’s 
winner, Mr. J. Heaton, gardener to the donor. The 
Japanese were especially strong, including fine 
flowers of Mr. Louis Remy, Australie, Mdme. Gus¬ 
tave Henry, Mrs. Barkley, &c. Good incurved 
blooms were Lady Isabel, Mrs. C. E. Egan, Han- 
well Glory, Mrs. Heale, and others. R. G. Allan, 
Esq. (gardener, Mr. W. Whittle), was second, in 
which his incurves told ; Sir W. H. Tate, Bart, 
(gardener, Mr. G. Haigb), was third, staging very 
fine Japs.; I. H. Ismay, Esq. (gardener, Mr. W. 
Neish), fourth. 
For eighteen incurved varieties, E. Ellis, Esq., 
won with blooms of good substance and form. For 
eighteen Japanese the same exhibitor scored; and 
for the twelve incurved varieties and for the twelve 
Japanese, J. E. Moses, Esq., won in each case. For 
six reflexed, John Findlay, Esq. (gardener, Mr. E. 
Wharton), won, and for twelve trebles of pompons 
the same exhibitor scored with beautiful blooms. 
Plants. —For a group of Chrysanthemums and 
foliage plants, W. H. Watts, Esq. (gardener, Mr. J. 
Bracegirdle), won with a tastefully arranged lot. 
For four stove and greenhouse Ferns the same 
exhibitor was to the fore. 
For three Orchids, Jos. Smith, Esq. (gardener, 
Mr. R. Finch), had the cream. O. H. Williams, 
Esq., had the best couple; and Mrs. Duncan the 
best single, with Cattleya labiata. One Cypripe- 
dium, O. H. Williams, Esq , won. For three Palms, 
W. H. Watts, Esq., staged fine specimens. Mrs. 
Cope (gardener,' Mr. T. Carling), the best two. For 
four Poinsettias was won by A. MacKenzie Smith 
(gardener, Mr. W. Lyon), with splendid plants. 
Fruit. — Six dishes, distinct, and four dishes 
dessert Pears were won by the Rt. Hon. the Earl of 
Derby (gardener, Mr. R. Doe). For two bunches of 
Grape Alicante, H. Cunningham, Esq., was to the 
fore; for two any other black, Mrs. Paterson was 
successful; for two Muscats, the Cheshire County 
Council with splendid bunches; for any other white, 
H. A. Briggs, Esq., with Golden Queen. 
Certificates were granted to Messrs. Dicksons for 
fruit and plants ; Messrs. R. P. Ker & Sons, Cycla¬ 
men and Begonias ; Mrs. Cope, Acalyphas ; Messrs. 
I. House & Son, Violets; Mr. J. Forbes, Hawick, 
Begonia Caledonia; and Messrs. Geo. Boyes & Co., 
Carnations. 
The arrangements proved satisfactory. 
HULL .—November 14th and 15 th. 
The seventeenth annual Chrysanthemum show held 
by the Hull and East Riding Chrysanthemum 
Society was opened in the Artillery Barracks, Hull, 
on Wednesday afternoon of the 14th inst. by the 
Mayor (Alderman Gelder), supported by a large and 
influential company of the local gentry. The Mayor 
said he was not an expert, but believed the blooms 
compared favourably with those of other years. He 
was pleased to see such an interest taken by the 
bulk of the people in flowers and other garden pro¬ 
ducts, which tended to raise the standard of taste 
and the ideal of beauty amongst them. The Sheriff 
hoped the show would not clash with that at York 
another year. The band of the Scots Guards played 
during the afternoon. The show altogether was one 
of the finest that has been held. 
Pot Plants (Open). —For a group of Chrysanth¬ 
emums, interspersed with foliage plants for effect, 
the leading award was secured by W. Wheatley, 
Esq., Anlaby Road, Hull, being followed by W. T. 
Owbridge, Esq., Cherry Garth, Cottingham. Mr. J. 
Foster, jun., Cottingham Road, Newland, took the 
lead in the class for a group of miscellaneous plants 
(a sprinkling of Chrysanthemums in it being per¬ 
mitted). W. Wheatley, Esq., had the best drawing¬ 
room mirror panel of various flowering plants ; and 
the other prize takers here were Mr. J. Foster, jun., 
Messrs. Green & Petch, Park Avenue, Hull, aDd R. 
J. Wolton, Esq. 
The exhibits of. bush and trained plants in the 
main hall attracted a deal of notice on account of 
their decorative effect. Mr. R. Thirsk, Grovehill 
Road, Beverley, an amateur grower, showed what 
could be done with Chrysanthemums for greenhouse 
decoration, &c. He had the best six bush grown 
specimens, on a single stem, but untrained. He also 
took the lead for six cut back Chrysanthemums, 
followed by W. Wheatley, Esq., and three bush 
grown specimens. In the latter case, he beat J. 
Elliot, Esq., of Eastgate, Beverley, and S. L. 
Halane, Esq. W. Higgins, Esq., Maple Street, 
Queen's Road, had the best trained Chrysanth¬ 
emums. C. J. Ringrose, Esq., J.P., Cottingham 
Grange, had the best three trained standards and 
three bush trained specimens. Twelve and six table 
plants respectively were best shown by Mr. J. 
Foster, jun. 
Cut Blooms. —In the open class for twenty-four 
incurved Chrysanthemums, in not less than eighteen 
varieties, the leading honours were carried off by 
J. B. Hankey, Esq. (gardener, Mr. W. Higgs), Fet- 
cbam Park, Leatherhead, Surrey, who had many fine 
blooms, neatly finished. A. Tate, Esq. (gardener, 
Mr. W. Mease), Downside, Leatherhead, Surrey, 
made a good second. The latter came to the front, 
however, for twenty-four Japanese blooms in as 
many varieties. The southern champions of big 
classes had much their own way here. 
Mrs. Stracey Clitherow (gardener, Mr. Walker), 
Hotham Hall, Brough, staged the best six Japanese 
blooms of any one variety, beating A. Tate, Esq., and 
A. S. Wilson, Esq., M.P., Raywell, in the order 
given. S. L. Haldane, Esq., Coltman Street, Hull, 
showed the best twelve large Anemone or Japanese 
Anemone blooms; second, Col. A. K. Dibb, Kirk- 
ella ; and third, A. Smith, Esq., Woodleigh, Hessle. 
Mrs. Stracey Clitherow again came to the front for 
twelve reflexed blooms, beating A. S. Wilson, Esq., 
M.P., and Mrs. F. B. Moore, Harland Rise, Cotting¬ 
ham, in this order. J. W. Bearpark, Esq., Great 
Thornton Street, Hull, took the lead for a group of 
not less than nine varieties of Anemones and 
Anemone pompons, beating Mrs. F. B. Moore and 
S. L. Haldane, Esq. For nine varieties of single 
Chrysanthemums, R. Hodgson, Esq., Westwood, 
Beverley, beat S. L. Haldane, Esq., and Mr. R. J. 
Wolton, Newland Loft Nursery, Hull. W. T. Ow¬ 
bridge, Esq., came to tbe front for the most tasteful 
arrangement of miscellaneous cut flowers, followed 
by B. Mackrill, Esq , The Thwaite, Cottingham, and 
H. Taylor, Esq., Newland, Hull. 
For eighteen incurved blooms, not less than twelve 
varieties, the leading place was taken by H. S. Con¬ 
stable, Esq., Wassand, Hull. Mrs. Stracey Clitherow 
and Miss Ross, Elloughton Lodge, Brough, came 
second and third respectively. Mrs. Stracey 
Clitherow, however, came to the front for twelve 
blooms, incurved, not less than nine varieties, again 
beating Miss Ross. 
H. S. Constable, Esq., was again to the fore in the 
class for eighteen Japanese blooms, distinct varie¬ 
ties, taking the lead of A. S. Wilson, Esq., M.P., and 
C. J. Ringrose, Esq., in the order given. The last- 
named came to the front for twelve Japanese varie¬ 
ties, showing well. He was followed by Mrs. 
Stracey Clitherow and S. L. Haldane, Esq., respec¬ 
tively. The old favourites, such as Mrs. George 
Glenny, Mrs. Rundle and Mrs. Dixon are still 
patronised in this neighbourhood, and the prizes 
offered were taken by Mrs. F. B. Moore, W. T. Ow¬ 
bridge, Esq., and W. Higgins, Esq. In the class for 
twelve blooms (six incurved and six Japanese), 
restricted to amateurs or those who keep one 
gardener only, the prizes went to E. K. Wilson, 
Esq., Little Tranby, Beverley; S. L. Haldane, Esq , 
and B. Mackrill, Esq., respectively. 
A fairly large number of classes were strictly 
reserved for amateurs. For twelve incurved blooms, 
not less than six varieties, the prizes went to W. 
Grasby, Esq., Studley House, Plane Street, Hull; 
J. W. Bearpark, Esq , and J. E. Lott, Esq., Van¬ 
couver Crescent, Alexandra Road, Hull, respectively. 
The last-named came to the front for twelve Japs, in 
nine varieties, followed by W. Thompson, Esq., 
Wenlock Street, Hull, second; and H. Coverdale, 
Esq., Hallgate, Cottingham, third. Mr. R, Thirsk, 
Grovehill Road, Beverley, had the best twelve, best 
six and best three blooms of any varieties. For 
those who had never previously taken a prize at a 
Chrysanthemum show, the lead for twelve blooms 
was taken by T. Dickinson, Esq., Lome Villas, 
Vauxhall Grove, Hessle Road, Hull. 
YORK . —November 14 th, 15 th and 16 th. 
The twenty-first annual Chrysanthemum show, 
under the auspices of the Ancient Society of York 
Florists, was held in the Exhibition Buildings. The 
Japanese Chrysanthemums showed an advance upon 
former years, but on the other hand the incurved 
blooms indicated a falling away. Sir James Walker, 
who used to be an enthusiastic exhibitor, was absent 
from the show boards on this occasion, and no one 
