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possible portion of the room, and the quality in 
some classes shows a pleasing improvement. 
Mr. J. Heaton, gardener to R. P. Houston, Esq., 
M.P., succeeded in securing the place of honour tor 
twelve incarves and twelve Japanese distinct, the 
first prize being given by S. Lloyd, Esq. The 
winning box contained some heavy blcoms. For a 
basket of plants, Mr. F. Keighley, gardener to Mrs. 
Duncan, gained first honours, in which spikes of 
Orchids were effective. This exhibitor was also 
first for the single Orchid. 
In the Grape classes, Mr. J. Young, gardener to 
P. G. Williamson, Esq , won for black, and Mr. R. 
Dickinson, gardener to A. H. Sanderson, Esq., for 
white. The other fruit classes and soft-wooded 
plants were well contested. Mr. T. Johnson is the 
energetic secretary. 
WOOLTON.— November 21 st. 
For the second show this society is to be congratu¬ 
lated upon an excellent exhibition. The stagers had 
to deal with double the work, or 248 entries against 
118 of last year. To meet this large increase another 
room was utilised for the cottagers and vegetables, 
and in grouping them in one room they made an 
imposing and effective show. Another important 
point scored by the committee was the presence of 
the Lord and Lady Mayoress of Liverpool, who, 
after inspecting the exhibits, formally declared the 
show open. At this juncture. Miss Brunner, daugh¬ 
ter of Sir John Brunner, Bart., vice-president of the 
society, presented a lovely bouquet of Cattleyas and 
Pancratiums, made by Miss Manson, to the Lady 
Mayoress on behalf of the committee. 
The only exhibits outside of competition were 
those of Mr. W. Tunnington, a collection of Grapes; 
and Mr. R. Todd, gardener to Holbrook Gaskell, 
Esq., for a group of Orchids and Amasonia punicea, 
to which Certificates of Merit were granted. 
For cut blooms a fresh exhibitor secured the pre¬ 
mier position for twenty-four distinct Japanese, in 
the person of Mr. J. Wynn, gardener to Stewart H. 
Brown, Esq., with a fresh stand of fine blooms. Mr. 
T. Carling, gardener to Mrs. Cope, was a good 
second. 
For eighteen and twelve Japanese and twelve 
incurved varieties, Mr. G. Haigh, gardener to Sir W. 
H. Tate, Bart., was first in each case. For eighteen 
and six incurves, distinct, Mr. J. Vaughan, gardener 
to T. Brocklebank, Esq., had the chief honours. 
For six incurves, six Japanese, and six Anemones, 
or refiexed, Mr. T. Carling, gardener to Mrs. Cope, 
took the chief special prize of Mr. T. Driver. For 
Chrysanthemums in pots, Mr. W. Wilson, gardener 
to H. Cunningham, Esq., was first in each of the 
five classes with splendidly grown, trained plants 
that showed to great advantage on the front of the 
platform. 
For nine small pots with large blooms, Mr. J. 
Stoney, gardener to F. H. Gossage, Esq., had the 
leading lot. For the single Fern and one Cypripe- 
dium, Mr. G. Haigh scored. For the single foliage 
plant, a well coloured Croton, and six decorative 
plants, Mr. J. Stoney gained the chief positions ; and 
for the single Orchid, Mr. T. Carling won with 
Cattleya labiata. 
Mr. W. Wilson and Mr. J. Stoney shared the 
honours in the Grape classes ; and for other fruits, 
for which upwards of 250 dishes were entered, Lady 
Forwood and Messrs. J. Hammond, gardener to Col. 
Ireland Blackburne, S. Sanday, J. McColl, gardener 
to J. W. Hughes, Esq., were the leaders. Mr. J. 
Rothwell, gardener to S. S. Bacon, Esq., won for six 
varieties of vegetables ; and in addition to names 
already mentioned Mr. T. Lunt and Mr. J. Glover 
proved first prizemen. 
BIRKENHEAD. —November 21 st and 22 nd. 
The fourteenth annual exhibition was held in the 
Association Hall, and proved, in point of quality, 
equal to anything yet produced by the society. A 
new introduction was for a table of fruit and vege¬ 
tables, which produced satisfactory results, the 
winner, Mr. W. Mason, staging a very pleasing com¬ 
bination with good cultural specimens. 
In the open class for twenty-four cut blooms, 
Japanese, distinct, Mr. Jakeman, gardener to Mrs. 
Heap, West Derby, the donor of the Cup, secured 
the premier honour, with a fine lot of fresh blooms. 
For twelve large blooms of Japanese, arranged in 
vases on long stems, Mr. C. J. Procter proved the 
only exhibitor, but staging good blooms. For 
twelve incurves, distinct, Mr. E. Ellis was to the 
fore with well-finished blooms. 
For the single Palm, Mr. W. A. Vernon was 
successful in gaining the first prize. For four stove 
or greenhouse plants, Mr. E. K. Laird won with 
fresh plants. 
Two bunches of Barbarossa Grapes, Mr. T. Fer¬ 
guson, gardener to Mrs. Paterson, led with well- 
coloured specimens. Mr. E. Evans won for two 
bunches of any other black, and Mrs. D. Wilson for 
two of any white. For eight dishes of culinary 
Apples, Mr. J. Davies, gardener to W. King King, 
Esq., Hereford, won with a fine lot. For four 
dishes, culinary, Mr. C. J. Procter had the best. 
Four dishes dessert, Mr. John Lee won with highly 
coloured fruits. Mr. C. J. Procter staged a good 
collection of vegetables, which secured first honours. 
Mr. W. H. Leo carried out his secretarial duties in 
an efficient manner. 
DUNDEE CHRYSANTHEMUM. —November 22 nd, 
2 yd, and 2^ih. 
The Dundee Chrysanthemum show passed off 
successfully on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of 
last week. The entries showed a slight increase on 
the total of last year’s number. As usual, the 
quality all round was of a high standard of merit. 
The display of cut blooms perhaps excels that of the 
groups and specimen plants, though when the 
numerous nurserymen’s exhibits are considered the 
groups certainly form a very special feature. The 
small collections of fruits and vegetables also fur¬ 
nished interesting adjuncts. Music was supplied by 
a crack military band, viz., that of the Grenadier 
Guards, whose performances in the Drill Hall drew 
forth large numbers. 
The Challenge Vase, which was presented by the 
Town Council for twelve vases of Chrysanthemums, 
distinct, was the chief competitive award. Mr. D. 
Nicoll, gardener to J. W. Bell, Esq., Rossie Priory, 
Forgandenny, who did so well at Edinburgh, was 
first on this occasion. His blooms of Miss Nellie 
Pockett, Mdme. Carnot, Mrs. Mease, Mdme. Cad¬ 
bury, Mrs. H. Weeks, Australie, and Mutual Friend 
were grand indeed. Mr. James Beisant, gardener to 
Mrs. George Armitstead, Castle Huntly, Longforgan, 
made a very close second on this occasion, he having 
good blooms of Mrs. Barkley and the new Scottish 
Chief, &c. Mr. Beisant was the only exhibitor for 
the cup presented by J. Martin-White, Esq., of Bal- 
ruddery. He, however, had a magnificent collection, 
including J. R. Upton, Royal Standard, Mrs. James 
Beisant, and Mrs. J. Bryan. Mrs. Armitstead's 
Challenge Cup was also secured by Mr. D. Nicolls, 
whose specimens of Mdme. Von Andre, G. Pitcher, 
Florence Molyneux, and Mrs. H. Weeks were equal 
to the best seen anywhere else. 
The class for twenty-four Japanese blooms in not 
less than twelve varieties brought out a spirited 
competition. Here Mr. J. H. Cummings, gardener 
to Lady Stewart, Grantully Castle, Perthshire, was 
Winner of the Challenge Cup awarded by J. J. 
Watson, Esq., of Ballinard, Broughty Ferry. Mr. 
John Bell, gardener to Sheriff Robertson, 
Burnside, Forfar, was seccnd ; and Mr. Beisant, 
third. 
In the class for eighteen blooms (six each of white, 
pink, and yellow varieties), Mr. Beisant here was 
first, having remarkably fine flowers. For twelve 
Japanese incurved blooms, Mr. J. Bell, Burnside, 
Forfar, stood first with a creditable display. Mr. 
Thos. Brown, gardener to W. Rettie, Esq., 
Balcairn, had first for twelve Japs., in six varieties ; 
while for the six blooms, distinct, Mr. R. Walker, 
Edradynate, led off. He also was awarded first 
place for six yellows ; Mr. D. Nicolls being winner 
for the half dozen whites. A medal and prize of 20s. 
for six vases of Chrysanthemums, with three blooms 
each, was secured by Mr. Geo. Scott, gardener to 
J. Whytock, Esq., Seathwood, Dundee. Mr. James 
Beats, gardener to Col. Coupar, Duncraig, Dundee, 
took first place for a large vase arranged for effect. 
Mr. Fairweather led for the bouquet exhibit, and 
Mr. Geo. Scott for the sprays. The classes for these 
bouquets and-sprays brought out a number of attrac¬ 
tive entries. 
Plants. —The leading plant class for six Chrys¬ 
anthemums in 6-in. pots, disbudded, was won by Mr. 
Geo. Scott. For six pots, but not disbudded, in this 
case, Mr. W. Kennedy, gardener to ex-Provost 
Ballingal, Ardarroch, Dundee, was placed first. The 
Cup and money prizes offered by Mrs. R. Mudie, 
Corona, Broughty Ferry, for four disbudded plants 
only brought two competitors. Mr. John Mathers, 
gardener to William Low, Esq., was first with, 
excellent plants. The chief prize winners in the 
other plant classes were Messrs. L. Reid, gardener 
at Douglas Terrace, Broughty Ferry ; D. Saunders, 
Taypaik, West Ferry ; J. Beats ; D. Meston, The 
Lodge, Broughty Ferry; Alex. Hutcheon; and J. 
Beocher, Lochee. 
For fruit, Mr. John Leslie, gardener to A. Coates, 
Esq, Pitcullen House, Perth; Mr. A. Johnstone, 
Inchmariine ; and Mr. W. Benvie, Murie Gardens, 
Errol, were the principal exhibitors. 
Miscellaneous Exhibits. —Messrs. Laird and 
Sinclair, High Street, Dundee, exhibited cut blooms 
of Chrysanthemums with autumn foliage. They 
also had a number of exceedingly fine floral designs. 
Messrs. Storrie and Storrie, 22, Seagate, Dundee, 
had a miscellaneous exhibit of fruit trees, and plants 
in pots, such as Primulas, winter-flowering Carna¬ 
tions, &c. 
Mr. H. Deverill, Onion grower, &c., Banbury, 
showed samples of the Ailsa Craig Onion, weighing 
3 lb. 
Messrs. W. Wells & Co, Ltd., Earlswood 
Nurseries, Redhill, Surrey, had a choice collection 
of new varieties of Chrysanthemums. Amongst 
these were W. R. Church, deep lake-crimson, gold 
tips ; Mabel Morgan, yellow ; Guy Hamilton, and 
Edinburgh. 
ABERDEEN.— November 2yd and 24 th. 
The show held in the Trades Hall, Belmont Street, 
Aberdeen, on Friday and Saturday of last week, was 
acknowledged to be one of the finest the Aberdeen 
Chrysanthemum Society has held. The number of 
entries reached upwards of 600, which will give an 
idea of the size of the show. The Very Rev. 
Principal Lang performed the opening ceremony, in 
the doing of which he delivered an eloquent and 
elegant speech. Mrs. Jeffray's quadrille band 
performed the musical part of the programme. 
Coming to the exhibitors and their doings, we 
found Mr. W. M. Moir, gardener to J. D. Fletcher, 
Esq., Rosehaugh, Avoch, Ross-shire, as leading 
prize winner for twelve incurved blooms, in at least 
six varieties. Mr. John Grigor, Maryhill, Elgin, 
was second; and Mr. John Pirie, gardener to G. 
Baird, Esq., Strichen House, Aberdeenshire, third. 
For twenty-four Japanese blooms in a dozen 
varieties, Mr. J. Pirie led first from among nine 
other competitors. Mr. W. M. Moir came second ; 
and Mr. Alex. Park, superintendent Leckmelm 
House, Garve, Ross-shire, third. There were seven 
entries for the twelve Japs., in at least six varieties, 
Mr. J. Grigor, Maryhill, Elgin, here beating 
Mr. Wm. Morrice, Mount St. Ternan House, 
Banchory; and Mr. A. King, Danestane, third. For 
six Japs, three varieties, Mr. E. Noonan, gardener to 
F. Pirie, Esq., Stonywood House, stood first; and 
Mr. William Milne, gardener to Mrs. Stirrett Duff, 
Corsindae House, Midmar, second. For six 
incurved blooms in three varieties, Mr. A. King led 
off; Mr. A. Murray, Seaton Cottage, second ; and 
Mr. E Noonan, third. 
For three vases of distinct varieties, there were six 
entries, Mr. J. Pirie, Strichen House, being first; 
Mr. W. M. Moir, second; and Mr. E. Noonan, 
third. For twelve varieties of any kind, there were 
three entries, Mr. James M’Donald, gardener to Mrs. 
Crombie, Balgownie Lodge, being first; Mr. James 
Elder, Banchory House, second. 
Mr. James M’Donald led for six bunches of single 
Chrysanthemums. 
Plants. —For a group of Chrysanthemums and 
foliage plants arranged for effect, the first award fell 
to Mr. J. Proctor, gardener to Sir William Hender¬ 
son, Devanha House, Aberdeen ; and second, Mr. 
Wm. Masson, Albyn Place. 
For six Chrysanthemums in 6 in. pots, at least 
four varieties, Mr. A. Grigor, gardener to A. O. Gill, 
Esq., Fairfield, Aberdeen, had the finest entry, gain¬ 
ing a handsome set of fish carvers, presented by the 
secretary ; Mr. Alex. Park, Leckmelm House, came 
second; and Mr. G. A. Pirie, third. Mr. J. 
M'Donald led for three Chinese Primulas. For two 
Orchids, distinct, Mr. A. Grigor, gardener to A. O. 
Gill, Esq., Fairfield, secured the first prize of £2 
offered by Messrs. Sander & Co., with very fine 
plants of Cattleya labiata and Cypripedium ins ; gnq 
Maulei. Mr. John Proctor game second. 
