tHE gardening world 
1033 
December 12, 1903- 
SOCIETIES. 
BORDER DISTRICT CHRYSANTHEMUM. 
November 29th and 30th. 
The third annual s'hojv of the above society was held in the 
Exchange Halls, Hawick, the two previous exhibitions having 
been held at Galashiels. The show was considered the most 
attractive floral display ever seen; in the Hawick district. 
Exhibitors brought something like 500 Japanese blooms, besides 
other sections, and the variety of colour had a splendid effect. 
Winter flowering plants, fruit, and vegetables also came in from 
various parts of the Border district, and the quality was excep¬ 
tionally tine. 
The show was formally opened by the Rev. J. Rudge Wilson, 
ex-Councillor Forbes presiding. The latter, in introducing the 
speaker, said that their exhibition possessed the best qualities 
of many of the best exhibitions he had seen. This lie attri¬ 
buted to the fact that they had as good gardeners in the dis¬ 
trict as were to be found anywhere. He also urged the claims 
of two other local horticultural societies which were not in such 
a flourishing condition as they had at one time been. 
The Rev. Mr. Wilson made an excellent speech, in w'liicli he 
quoted Tennyson’s well-known lines, “ Flower in the crannied 
wall,” etc. He also made several other apt quotations and 
references, and the appropriation of the product of the Farthest 
East as our own he attributed to the evidence of general advance 
in taste during the last thirty years. He alluded to the song 
of the Camellia. He considered the Chrysanthemum far ex¬ 
celled the Camellia in elegance, grace, colour, and loveliness. 
He also had a personal liking for the single Chrysanthemum. 
On the second day the exhibition was opened by Mi’. Andrew 
Haddon, solicitor. Mr. Oliver undertook the local arrange¬ 
ments, and carried them out in a most satisfactory manner. 
The vase class was a very effective one, the prizes being offere 1 
for eight vases Japanese Chrysanthemums, three blooms in 
each. The leading honour was secured by Mr. R. M. Laidlaw, 
Galashiels. The other prizes were won by Mr. William Black, 
Hawick, and by Mr. John Clark, Selkirk, in this order. 
The last-named came to the front for 12 Japanese blooms, dis¬ 
tinct, beating Mr. R. M. Laidlaw. 
Mr. David May, Galashiels, took the lead for six Japanese 
varieties, Mr. R. M. Laidlaw being second, and Mr. John Hood, 
Dryburgh, third. 
In the class for six Japanese blooms of a.ny one variety Mr. 
R. M. Laidlaw came to the front. He was followed by Mr. 
James Reilly and Mr. A. Bruce, both of Galashiels. 
For four vases Japanese varieties the first- award was taken 
by Mr. AVilliam Black, Mr. Andrew Bruce being second, and 
Mr. John Hood third. 
For two vases of six blooms Mr. R. M. Laidlaw was again 
victorious, beating Mr. Young, Jedburgh, and Mr. John Hood 
in this order. 
Mr. A. Brown, Hawick, took the lead for a vase of six blooms 
of any white variety, beating Mr. John Hood and Mr. W. Buck- 
ham, Synton, in this order. 
For one vase of any colour Mr. John Hood took the lead, fol¬ 
lowed by Mr. William Edgar, Selkirk, and Mr. A. Brace, in the 
order named. 
For 12 incurved blooms Mr. John Clark was the only exhibitor. 
For three vases decorative Chrysanthemums not disbudded 
Mr. James Turner, Galashiels, took the lead. Mr. W. Buokham 
and Mr. A. Bruce took the remaining prizes in this class. 
For a vase of .decorative Chrysanthemums with any foliage, 
arranged for effect, Mr. W. Govern!o-ck, Galashiels, had the 
best. Mr. A. Bruce and Mr. J. Turner were second and third 
respectively. 
Mr. A. Br uce had the only va-se of single Chrysanthemums. 
Mr. David May had the best shower bouquet of Chrysanthe¬ 
mums, Mr. W. Govenlock being second. 
Prizes were also offered in several classes for winter flowering 
plants. 
Mr. William Govenlock had tire best two Chrysanthemum 
plants, and was followed by Mr. William Black and Mr. J. 
Turner. 
Mr. William Govenlock also had the best pot Chrysanthemum 
plant, the best- six Primula ohconica, the best six Primula 
sinensis, and the best Roman Hyacinths. 
Mr. William Black had the best group of plants in which 
Chrysanthemums were the leading feature, beating Mr. James 
Turner. Mr. Black also had the best ornamental foliage plant. 
Mr. T. Young took the lead for four ornamental foliage plants 
-an 1 four Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. Mr. D. May had the besi 
table plants. 
Mr. W. Backham took the leading place for two bunches of 
Grapes, followed by Mr. W. Govenlock. 
Mr. A Bruce bad the best 12 Apples and the best six dessert 
Appies. 
Mi. James Turner took the lead for a collection, of vegetable®, 
wlncli were of fine quality. Mr. J. Hood and Mr. Andrew 
-■nogg, Hawick, took the second and third places respectively. 
Mr. W. Govemlock had the best Tomatos; Mr. James Wil¬ 
liamson, Lilliiesleaf, led the way for Onions ; Mr. John Hood 
’ Air. •James Patters-on for Beet and Celery; Mr. D. 
’ Neeles, Clggrots-; Mr. T. Young for Brussels Sprouts; 
; A. Brace for Savoys; Mr. A. Hogg for Cauliflowers; and 
Mr. John Robertson the best collection of six varieties of 
I otatos. 
Numerous classes were set apart for amateurs, prizes being 
ottered for blooms, plants, and vegetables. 
Mr. John Forbes, Buccleuch Nurseries, Hawick, contributed 
a collection of plants for decorating the hall. 
NATIONAL CHRYSANTHEMUM. 
December 8fh and 9th. 
The early winter exhibition of the above society was held at 
the Crystal Palace under very favourable auspices as to weather, 
but, unfortunately, the attendance at this season of the year is 
not- very large. The exhibition was ostensibly held for the 
display of Chrysanthemums, Cyclamen, Primulas, ptc. The 
first-named were very well represented, but the two latter classes 
were not m evidence ; instead, however, there were some splendid 
exhibits of winter flowering Begonias, and miscellaneous exhibits 
of Chrysanthemums, flowering foliage and berried plants and 
some good Apples. 
Cut Blooms (Open). —-The leading class in the Chrysanthemum 
competition was for 24 Japanese blooms, in not less than 18 
varieties. The leading award was secured by Mr. J. Simon 
gardener to W. W. Mann, Esq., Ravenswood, Bexley, Kent! 
Mis finest bloom's were Mrs. E. Tliirkell, Dorothy Pywell 
Duchess of Sutherland, Mine. R. Cadbury, Mine. Carnot,-Mrs’ 
F. Griinwade, Florence Molyneux, C. J. Mee, Mrs. J. C. 
Neville, and Henry Stow-e'. These were very line indeed, con¬ 
sidering the season of the year, the first few names being, in 
oui opinion, in the finest condition. In other oases the Japanese 
blooms were evidently past their best, and getting a bit rou<di. 
The second prize was secured by Mr. G. Hunt, gardener t-> 
I’antia Ralli, Esq., Ashtead Park, Epsom, who had handsome 
blooms of Nellie Godfrey, Dorothy Pywell, Ben Wells, Mine. 
Carnot, Bessie Godfrey, Countess of H-arrowby Glory of Devon 
and Nellie Pockett. 
The best stand of Japanese blooms was exhibited by Mr. W. 
Jinks, gaidener to L. J. Drew, Esq., Knowle Green House,, 
Staines, who- bad fine blooms -of Mrs. W. H. Whitehouse, Mrs. 
J. Griinwade, Loveliness, Mrs. H. Weeks, Guy Hamilton, and 
Mrs. E. Tliirkell. He was again followed by Mr. G. Hunt, with 
fine blooms of Mme. Carnot and Dorothy Pywell. Mr. J. Simon 
had to take the. third place in this instance. 
For six Japanese blooms Mr. W. Jinks again led the way 
with similar blooms, including Mrs. W. H. Whitehouse. Mr. G. 
Prudden Clark, York Road, Hitohin, came in second, and Mr. 
A. Shipway, gardener to R. C. Forster, Esq., The Grange, 
Sutton, Surrey, third. 
^ In the class for 12 incurved, not less than six varieties, Mr. 
G. Hunt took the leading place. His finest blooms were Mile. 
Lucie Faure, Frank Hammond, Miss E. Seward, The Egyptian, 
and May Bell, most of these varieties being duplicated. They 
were, however, very fresh—in a general way considerably fresher, 
we considered, tha<n the Japanese varieties. Mr. J. Simon took 
the second pi lie with fine blooms of Frank Hammond, Bonnie 
Dundee, -and la line. 
In the -cla-ss for 24 bunches of Chrysanthemums in another 
section Mr. G. Hunt was the only competitor, showing 24 vases 
of Japanese and incurved varieties only. Mile. Lucie Faure, 
F. Hammond, and Bonnie Dundee were amongst the best. 
In the class for 12 bunches of Japanese Mr. G. Hunt- was tli 9 
only exhibitor, some of his finest blooms being Mme. Carnot, 
C. J. Mee, and Dorothy Pywell. 
For six bunches of large flowered single varieties and six 
buniches of small flowered single varieties Mr. W. C. Pagram, 
gardener to J. Courtenay, Esq., The Whim, Weybridge, was 
the only exhibitor. In the first of these two classes he had 
beautiful bunches of Golden Star, Duchess Elizabeth, and Edith 
Pagram. 
Miscellaneous Plants. 
In- the i lass for a group of Chrysanthemums and other flower¬ 
ing and foliage plants, arranged in a group 12ft. by 6ft., the 
