November 14, 1903. 
THE GARDENING WORLD 
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grafted standard high. He also had a collection of Apples and 
Pears in first-class condition. Very fine Pears were Pitmaston 
Duchess, Beurre Bachelier, and Beurre Diel. Apples were re¬ 
presented by Warner’s King, Lord Derby, Golden JSIoble, etc. 
The Silver Gilt Medial awarded to the deputation of the 
National Chrysanthemum Society by the National Chrysanthe¬ 
mum Society of Prance, at Lyons, was shown in a case alongside 
with the other trophies presented by the N.C.S. on this occasion. 
The deputation consisted of Mr. C. Harman Payne, Air. T. 
Bevan, and Mr. J. H. Witty. 
Mr. J. Godfrey, Exmouth, Devon, had a fine table of cut flowers 
of Chrysanthemums, set up in large and small vases. Amongst 
these bunches very fine blooms were represented by Britannia, 
Glory of Devon, Exmouth Rival, Wilfred H. Godfrey, Duke of 
Devonshire, Devonshire Hem, and various others. The vases 
were set off with Bamboos as well as Asparagus and other plants. 
(Gold Medal.) 
Messrs. John Laing and Sons, Forest Hill, London, S.E., ex¬ 
hibited a collection of Apples, amongst which we noted Bismarck, 
Bramley’s Seedling Mere de Menage, Golden Noble, Winter 
Peach, Lady Henniker, etc. They also had a large mound 1 of 
Mushroom spawn. 
BRIGHTON. 
The twenty-first annual Chrysanthemum Show of the Brighton 
and Sussex Horticultural Society was held in the Dome and Corn 
Exchange on November 3rd and 4th, a very fair exhibition 
resulting. 
For group of Chrysanthemums only, 14ft. by 8ft. (first prize 
£5), Mr. G. Sims, gardener to E. A. Wallis, Esq., Simnyside, 
Upper Lewes Road, Brighton, was first with a group formed of 
pyramids neatly arranged, the N.C.S. Certificate also being 
awarded as an addition to the prize; Mr. W. Head, The Drive 
Nursery, Hove, second; Air. J. Hill, gardener to W. Clarkson 
Wallis, Esq., Springfield, Withdean, third. 
Mr. W. E. Anderson, gardener to B. Parish, Esq., Melodia, 
Preston Park, Brighton, carried off the first for a. group l^ft. by 
6Aft., arranged with Ferns, etc., but the blooms were small; 
Mr. H. Skinner, gardener to J. Dunk, Esq., Rose Villa, Stanford 
Avenue, Brighton, second. 
Large pot plants (Chrysanthemums) are usually a feature at 
Brighton, and were well represented on this occasion. For four 
standards (large flowered) Mr. W. E. Anderson was to the front 
with much the best lot, Air. A. J. Hill coming second. 
Four pyramids were best shown by Mr. George Lambert, 17, 
Boguor Road, Chichester, Air. W. E. Anderson iir this case 
following next; but for four dwarf Mr. Anderson again led, with 
Air. G. Lambert second, and Air. A. J. Hill third. 
The cut bloom classes, as usual, attracted the lion’s share of 
the attention, and in the case of larger ones some very creditable 
stuff was on view. For 36 Japs, in not less than 24 varieties 
there was keen competition, six lots being staged. Air. J. Harris, 
gardener to Colonel C. P. Henty, Avisford, Arundel, secured 
the Silver Aledal and Challenge Bowl (to be won three times) 
and the society’s Certificate. Notable blooms were Madame 
Carnot, Lord Ludlow, F. S. Vallis, G. J. Warren, and W. R. 
Church. This would have been a fine lot. if better finished. A 
very close second came to Mr. J. C. Dicker, gardener to Hon. 
Aliss Canning, Fraut Court, Sussex. Fresh and bright, Messrs. 
James Stredwick and Son came third with an even lot of good 
colour. 
The class for 25 blooms, distinct varieties, arranged in five 
vases, was also well contested, Messrs. James Stredwick and Son, 
Silverhill Park, St. Leonards, winning the- First Prize (in this 
case a Silver Vase) with large well-finished blooms, the best being 
Bessie Godfrey, Airs. J. Bryant, F. S. Vallis, George Lawrence, 
Henry Perkins, Lord Ludlow, and Airs. E. Hummel. Consider¬ 
ably smaller were the exhibits of Mr. C. J. Dicker and Air. J. E. 
Hickman, second and third respectively. 
Twelve incurved were best from Air. Al. Tourle, gardener to 
F. Barehard, Esq., Horsted Place, Uckfield, Air. G. Hart being 
second. 
Fruit was well shown, particularly Apples. 
Amongst non-competitive exhibits we noticed that of Alessrs. 
J. Cheal and Sons, Crawley, Sussex, who had upwards of four 
score dishes of Apples and Pears, including examples of Pear 
Cadillac, weighing 19ozs., and Gascoigne’s Scarlet Apple, 15ozs. 
and 19ozs., and also dishes of a new Apple, Crawley Reinette. 
Alessrs. Balchin and Sons, Hassocks and Brighton, had a large 
bank of Crotons, backed by a large mirror and hung with 
bouquets. 
HIGHGATE, 
November 4th, 5th, and 6th. 
The nineteenth annual show of the Highgate and District 
Chrysanthemum Society was held at the Alexandra Palace, and 
was opened on the 4th by the president, Sir Francis Cory-Wright, 
Bart., j.P. The society was favoured with fine weather, with, 
the result that there was a good attendance on the opening day at 
least. Some people had their doubts as to the propriety of 
holding their exhibition at the Alexandra Palace, but the show 
and the attendance more than justified the venture. Last year 
there were 232 entries, but on this occasion there were 350. Cut 
flowers made a line display, the vases being a feature of the show, 
the entries numbering no less than 130. 
For 12 vases of Japanese blooms in as many distinct varieties, 
with Chrysanthemum foliage only, the Silver Cup was secured. 
by Mr. W. Ring, gardener to J. Warren, Esq., Capel House, 
Waltham Cross. The second prize was secured by Air. G. J. 
Hunt, gardener to PantiaRalli, Esq., Ashtead Park, Epsom, and 
the third prize went to Mr. J. Sandford, jun., gardener to Air. G. 
W. Wright-Ingle, AVood House, North F inohley. 
In the class for six vases of incurved Chrysanthemums in as 
many varieties, Chrysanthemum foliage only, the premier 
honours were secured! by Mr. J. Sandford, jun. The second 
prize was won by Mr. A. Jones, gardener to Aliss Wyburn, 
Barnet; while Mr. G. J. Hunt, took the third place. 
For a gfroup of Chrysanthemums arranged for effect in a space 
of 60 square feet, with Ferns and other plants, the first award 
was secured by Air. T. L. Turk ; Mr. C. H. Martin, gardener 
to Mrs. Langton, Raymead, Hendon, came in second. 
In the class for six bush plants of large flowered varieties the 
lead was taken by Air. iS. North, gardener to F. Snowdon, Esq., 
who beat Air. E. H. Chitty, gardener to Air. S. Hardy, South- 
wood House, Highgate. 
Floral decorations were fairly numerous, and in the class for 
lady members the leading prize for a table decoration of Chrysan¬ 
themums, Ferns, grasses, and foliage was taken by Mrs. D. B. 
Crane, 4, AVoodview Terrace, Archway Road ; Aliss Bella Saun¬ 
ders, Victoria Cottages, Highgate, was second, and Airs. Wheaton, 
Tetherdown, Muswell Hill, came in third. 
In the class for a dinner table decoration of Chrysanthemums, 
open to' members and cottagers, the lead was taken by Air. G. 
Shrimp ton, gardener to D. F. Cox, Esq., Hornsey Lane. Air. 
D. B. Crane came in second, and Aliss D. Oliver third. 
The latter came to the front for a Centre piece for dinner table 
decorations, and was followed by Air. A. Sedgwick and Mr. D. B. 
Crane in this order. 
Classes for hand bouquets, buttonholes, hand caskets, etc., 
were also fairly numerous, and brought competition. 
In the class for six vases of Japanese blooms, open to members 
and cottagers within two miles of St. Alichael’s Church, Air. T. L. 
Turk took the leading award, and was followecf by Air. G. Saun¬ 
ders. 
In a class for one vase of Japanese blooms, Mr. G. Frost took 
the first place, followed by Mr. J. Kirkwood, Grove Park House, 
Finchley, and Air. J. Stevens, in this order. 
For a vase of twelve sprays of Chrysanthemums without dis¬ 
budding, Mr. J. Sandford took the lead, being in this case fol¬ 
lowed by Air. A. Jones, Barnet, and by Air. J. Brooks, gardener 
to AV. J. Newman, Esq., Totteridge. 
Air. T. L. Turk had the best vase of Pompons ; Air. E. H. 
Chitty the best two vases of Japanese blooms ; Mr. AV. Austin, 
11, Nortliview Road, Hornsey, the best vase of Japanese blooms ; 
and A. Sedgwick the best vase of Japanese blooms arranged for 
effect, and the best vase of six varieties of Pompons. 
In the class for twenty-four Japanese blooms, Mr. T. L. Turk 
took the lead, followed by Air. J. Callingliam, Hampstead Heath, 
and by Mr. J. Stevens, in this order. 
In the class for twenty-four Japanese blooms, open to'members 
and cottagers only, the lead was taken by Mr. AV. J. Bennett, 
gardener to Air. J. B. Braithwaite, New Barnet, who was followed 
by Air. J. Brooks and Air. AV. Parr, gardener to F. A. Bevan, 
Esq., Trent Park, Barnet. 
Miscellaneous. 
Messrs. H. Cannell and Sons, Swanley, Kent, had a non-com¬ 
peting exhibit of cut flowers of zonal Pelargoniums and Chrysan¬ 
themums. 
Messrs. W. AVells and Co-., Ltd., Earlswood, Redhill, had a 
group of Chrysanthemums, including large flowering and single 
varieties, the latter proving very attractive. 
Messrs. B. S. Williams and Son, Upper Holloway, set up an 
exhibit of flowering and foliage plants, as well as a group of 
Chrysanthemums. They also undertook the decoration of the ex¬ 
hibition hall with Palms and other foliage subjects. 
