November 12, 1904. 
THE GARDENING WORLD, 
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Rayleigh, W. W. Asto-r, etc. Mr. Cliais. Brown was second with 
a very good lot indeed, though not so well displayed. 
Mr. T. Caryer, gardener to A. G. Meissner, Esq., Aldenholine, 
Weybridge, took the lead,, for twelve large^flowered reflexed 
blooms, showing fine samples of King of Crimsons, Clara Jeal, 
Miss F. Lunn, Cullingfordii, etc. Mr. Chas. Brown was second 
with several fine blooms. 
The last-named came to the front for six Anemone Pompons 
in vases. He was followed by Mr. J. Humphries, gardener to 
J. L. Burgess, Esq., Hill House, Maisey Hampton, Fairford, 
Gloucester. 
Mr. T. Caryer led the way for nine Pompons, shown in vases. 
Very fine were President, Prince of Orange, Mdlle. Elise Dordin, 
Mr. Holmes, Mdlle. Marthe, Osiris, Blaok Douglas, Pygmalion, 
and Wm. Westlake. All of these were splendidly grown, and a 
special prize was accorded to the last-named variety. Mr. Clras. 
Brown was a good -second with similar varieties 1 , and Mr. J. Hum¬ 
phries came in third. 
The lead for six varieties of single Chrysanthemums was taken 
by Mr. W. C. Pagram, gardener to J. Courtenay, Esq., The 
Whim, Weybridge, who had handsome varieties in Edith Pagraim, 
Grace, Eureka, Elsie Neville, A. Farina, Pink Beauty. " Sir. 
James Brookes was a good second with siuch fine varieties as 
Fairy Queen, Rose Pink, Earlswood Glory, E. Pagram, and Mrs. 
W. G. Halting. 
Mr. A. Taylor, 5, Vernon Terrace, East Finchley, took first 
for six varieties as grown for market. 
Floral Decorations—Open. 
There was strong competition, in, the class for three epergnes 
of Chrysanthemum blooms with light foliage. The lead was 
taken by Miss Fairweather, Bifrons, Canterbury, who had single 
white and yellow varieties set up with Asparagus, grasses, Ampe- 
lopsis Yeitclii, etc. Mrs. F. Brewster, 12, -St. Peter’s, Canter¬ 
bury, was a good second. Miss C. B. Cole, The Vineyard, Felt- 
ham, came hi third, i. G. Oliver, Esq., 97, Tollington Park, N., 
came in fourth. There were eight entries. 
Mr. W. C. Pagram took the lead for two vases of Pompons 
or Anemone Pompons, arranged with foliage for decorative enect. 
He was followed by Mr. A. Robertson, gardener to F. J. Yarrow, 
Esq., 18, Abbey Road, St, John’s Wood, N.W. Mr. J. Hum¬ 
phries came in third. 
Mr. Chas. Beilis, took the premier position for a vase of six 
Japanese blooms of one variety arranged with foliage for decora¬ 
tive effect. He was followed by Mr. Henry Perkins and Mr W 
Ban-ell, gardener to Mrs. R. Thornton, The Hoo, Sydenham Hill, 
m this order. 
Miss C. B. Cole had the best basket of natural autumn foliage 
or berries arranged for effect. She had a magnificent arrange¬ 
ment of Oak leaves, Iris foetidissima berries, Rose Fruits, Snow¬ 
lines 1 eniettya mucronata in variety, Honesty, Clematis, etc. 
iUi. Jo fin French, gardener to Mrs. Barclay, Ambleside, Wimble¬ 
don Park, was second with a smaller basket. Mrs. F. Brewster 
came in thiid ; and Miss Fairweather was fourth with a very 
pretty arrangement. There were six entries. 
Amateurs. 
Twenty-four classes were set apart for amateurs, and some very 
good exhibits were forthcoming. In the- class for eighteen 
Japanese blooms, distinct, the lead was taken by Ml-. F. Co-refill, 
gaidener to-A. I. Blades, Esq., Brookfield, Reigate. Some of his 
nest blo-oms consisted of Mrs. Mease, Mrs. G. Mileha-m, Bessie 
Godfrey, I. S. \ all is. Marquis Y. Venosta, etc. The second 
award was secured by Mr. Tto-well, gardener to D. Link, Esq., 
I air light, Beckenham, who also- bad some very fine blooms. The 
mid award went- to Mr. Charles Beilis, who was also a winner in 
several of the open classes. 
tWe ^ ve Japanese varieties the lead was taken again by 
}' V* i n this instance he had grand blooms of Bessie 
Godfrey, Mildred Ware, Marquis V. Venosta, Mme. G. Henri, 
. A. Etherington, and -others. Indeed, he had -a very even and 
ue lot-. rh e second award was taken by Mr. Osmond, gardener 
° ^ Kempt, Esq. , 15, Ross Road, South Norwood, wit-h several 
very fane blooms indeed. Mr. H. Pestell, gardener to F. E. 
"igra-m, Esq., Elstow, Bedford, took the third award. There 
iveie seven entries, and the blooms in all oases were- worthy of 
inspection. 
Incurved blooms were not a strong class, as there are very few 
lias ers who give this type the necessary attention. The lead for 
tm! ''i- 1 was t a ken by J. L. Burgess, Esq., Maiseyhamp- 
i-iii-r airford, Gloucestershire. Some- of the well-known vari-e- 
ues were m good form. 
In another section for eighteen Japanese varieties the premier 
award was carried off by Mr. A. R. Knight, Ashford Kent, who 
had fin© blooms of Lady Beaumont, Godfrey’s Pride,’ Mrs. Mile- 
ham, Bessie Godfrey, etc. Mr. J. T 1 . Bown, 142, ’ Manchester 
R-oad, Swindon, took the second award, and Mr. H. C. Hawkins 
West-combe Park Road, Blackhea-th, came in third. 
Competition was no stronger in the class for twelve Japanese 
blooms, but the- blooms were much finer. The premier position 
was taken by Mr. Thomas Sharpe, Railway Terrace, Stone, Green- 
hithe, Kent. Mr. C. M. Collingwo-od, St, David’s Hill, Exeter, 
took the second award. Mr. Thomas Sharpe was again to the fore 
for six Japanese varieties. He also- took the lead in another class 
for six Japanese varieties. In another division for six Japanese 
the lead was taken by Mr. F. Cordill, who was followed by Mi-. 
Osmond. For 1 six Japanese- of one variety the lead was taken by 
Mr. W. Leppard, gardener to F. Vigers, Esq., The Beeches, 
Wray Lane, Reiga-te. Mr. Osmond again came to the front for 
six incurved varieties, and also for six incurved blooms of one 
variety. In the latter class he was followed by Mr. W. Leppard. 
In the class for maiden -exhibitors the lead for six Japanese 
varieties was taken by Mr. W. Pottle- gardener to Weslev 
Marshall, Esq., Bro-adlee-s, Reig-ate. 
Fruit. 
Half -a dozen classes were set apart for fruit, but the exhibits 
were not so- numerous as we have -seen them on former occasions. 
The best exhibit of white Grapes was shown by Mr. W. Taylor, 
gardener to ( . Bayer, Esq., Te-wkesbury Lodge, Forest Hill, who 
had Muscat- of Alexandria. The- lead for black Grapes was- taken 
by Mr. A. B. Wadds, gardener to Sir W. D. Pearson, Paddock- 
hurst, Crawley, who staged Alicante. Mr. W. Taylor had the 
best- Gros Colmar Grapes. 
The best dessert Ajjples were shown by Mr. W. T. Stowers, 
gardener to G. H. Dean, Esq.. 80, Harold Road, Sittingbourne, 
who had Cox’s Orange Pippin, Charles Ross, Rival, etc. He also 
took the lead for ordinary Apples, showing fine fruits of Emperor 
Alexander, Peasgood’s Nonsuch, Bismarck, etc. 
Mr. F. Ashman, gaidener to- C. O. D. Crews, Esq., Billingbear 
Park, Wokingham, had the best Pears fit for table. Fin© fruits 
were Pitmaston Duchess, Marie Louise, Beurre Bose, and Gansel’* 
Bergamot. 
V EGETABLES —Ol’EN. 
Prizes were offered in thirteen classes for vegetables by Mr. 
Robert Sydenham, Tenby Street, Birmingham, bringing o-ut a 
go-od competition and grand vegetables. 
The first- prize for Cauliflowers was secured by Mr. H. Koikes 
gardener to the Right- Hon. T. F. Halsey, M.P., Gaddesden 
Place, Heme-1 Hempstead. Mr. R, E. Horspool, The Gardens, 
Llangollen Road, Ruab-on, was second; Mr. Charles Brown was 
third; Mr. A. Basile, gardener bo Rev. T. McMurdie, Woburn 
Park, Weybridge, was fourth; and Mr. C. Haselgrove, gardener 
to W. Brand-er, E-sq., 13, Crescent Roa-d, Sydenham Hill, fifth. 
The prizes for Savoys were taken in the following order : By 
Mr. H^ Folkes, Mr. R. A. Horspool, Mr. Charles Brown, Mr 
;Y G - Gentle (gardener to Mrs. Denison, Little Gaddesden), and 
Mr. A. Basile. 
For t-hree red Cabbages the order was Mr. Charles Brown 
Mr. H. Folkes, Mr. R, A. Horspool, and Mr. A. Basile 
For Celery, Mr. H. Folkes, Mr. A. Basile, Mr. Charles Brown 
Mi R. A. Harsp(X)l 5 and Mr. A. G. Gentle took the prizes in this 
order. 
Mr. H I olke-s, Mr. A. Basile, Mr. R, A. Horspool, and Mr. 
Charles Brown took the prize® for Brussels Sprouts in this order. 
Fo-r two varieties of Potat-os the order of merit was Messrs 
Charles Brown, A. Basile, H. Folkes, R. A. Horspool and A G 
Gentle. ’ 
Mr. H. Folkes took the lead for Carrots, followed by Mr. A. 
Basil©, Mr. R, H. Horspool, Mr. A. G. Gentle, and Mr. Charles 
Brown. 
Messrs. A. Basile, A. G. Gentle-, H. Folkes, Charles Brown, and 
R. A. Horspool took the prizes in this order for Parsnips 
Mr. H. Folkes led for Beet-, followed by Messrs. Charles Brown 
A. Basale, A. G. Gentle, and R. A. Horspool. 
Mr. R. A. Horspool c-ame- to- the front for Leeks, while the 
remaining prizes were secured by Messrs. Charles Biown, A 
Basile, H. Folkes, and C. Haselgrove in this order. 
For Onions the- order was Messrs. H. Folkes, A Basile Charles 
Brown, R, A. Horspool, and C. Haselgrove. ’ 
For Turnips the prizes were taken by Messrs. A. Basile R. A. 
Horspool, H. Folke-s, Charles Brown,'and A. G. Gentle in this 
order of merit. 
All these vegetables were excellent examples of the several 
kinds, and as they were shown by experts they were in first-class 
exhibition form. A very long table was needed to accommodate 
them. 
