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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
November 26, 1904. 
Amongst the amateurs Mr. A. M. Falkner was again a pro¬ 
minent prize winner, but his exhibits were hardly up to their 
usual standard. Messrs. R. J. Starsmeare, F. W. Milbourne, 
and H. J. Williams also came out well. In the novices’ classes 
Mr. W. Morley was first in the plant exhibit, and Dr. Keates m 
both the cut bloom classes. The ladies’ classes were won by 
Mrs. Walfe. 
For the Toogood Challenge Shield awards A. Winter was first, 
T. Martin second, and A. M. Falkner third. 
The competition in the various classes was particularly keen, 
the gardeners’ groups noticeably so, while the cut bloom 
throughout was particularly good, F. S. Vallis, Bessie Godfrey, 
and W. R. Church being all shown prominently. 
The exhibits of Chrysanthemums and foliage by R. Forster, 
Esq., of Nunhead Cemetery, and Messrs. Reed and Son, of West 
Norwood, and the board of thirty blooms shown by Mr. Norman 
Davis were all well deserving of thei Silver-gilt Medals awarded 
them. Dishes of Apples shown by G. Rouse were very highly 
commended by the judges. 
ABERDEEN CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW. 
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November I8lh and I9th. 
The annual exhibition of the Aberdeen Chrysanthemum Society 
■\vns held in the Music Hall on the above dates, and the nutnbei 
and quality of the exhibits brought forward served to indicate 
that the season had been a fine one for Chrysanthemums. Rot 
plants and cut flowers were better represented than they have 
been previously at an Aberdeen Chrysanthemum Show, bruit 
and vegetables were a notable feature, and proved very attrac¬ 
tive to the visitors. There were over 1,000 big blooms in the 
Music Hall, and altogether there were between 400 and bUO 
entries The arrangements were admirably carried out by Mr. 
M. H. Sinclair, Union Street, Aberdeen, and gave the utmost 
satisfaction. . 
There was good competition for a group of Chrysanthemums, 
and Mr. John Proctor, Devanha House Gardens, was in his usual 
good form, securing the first prize, the Silver Challenge Cup 
presented by the Seed Nursery Trade of Aberdeen, for the third 
year in succession, thus making it Ins own property. He was 
followed by Mr. John Grigor, Banchory House, who also had a 
aood °TOup Mr F. Munro, Stoneywood House, Aberdeen, was 
thirdf and Mr. G. Maitland, Woodside, Aberdeen, came in 
For six Chrysanthemum plants, Mr. A. Archibald Dunalistair, 
took the first and second prizes, being followed by Mr. G. Mait¬ 
land for third place. Mr. F. Munro was first and second for a 
specimen Chrysanthemum 
For six Chrysanthemum plants in another class, Mr. A. Archi¬ 
bald took first and third, while Mr. William Patterson, gardener 
to Mrs. Lumsden, Balmedie House, Aberdeen, took the second 
place Mr J. A Grigor was first and second for single Chrysan¬ 
themums. Mr. William Patterson led the way for decorative 
Chrysanthemums. 
For a specimen plant of Nellie Pockett, Mr. F. Munro took the 
lead. For two Chrysanthemums in pots, Mr. William Patterson 
came to the front. There were several other classes for flowering 
plants of other subjects. 
Cut flowers of Chrysanthemums were certainly a leading feature 
of the exhibition, and created the greatest amount of excitement 
and interest amongst the gardeners and visitors. The premier 
award for thirty-six blooms of Japanese varieties brought four 
entries, and the President’s Challenge Cup was secured by Mr. 
William Patterson with a splendid exhibit, justly considered to 
be the finest ever seen in Aberdeen. These blooms were cut with 
long stems and shown in twelve vases. The second award was 
secured by Mr. Andrew Hutton, gardener to George Keith, Esq., 
Usan House, Montrose. Mr. J. Pirie, gardener to G. Baird, 
Esq., Stiichen House, came in third with a good exhibit. 
In the class for six vases of Japanese varieties, Mr. Edward 
Joss, gardener to Patrick Dickson, Esq., Sunnyside House, 
Montrose, took the first and second awards. 
For twenty-four blooms of Japanese varieties the premier 
award was secured by Mr. Frank Fraser, Tillery, who was fol¬ 
lowed by Mr. John Petrie, Crathes Castle, and Mr. John Grigor, 
in this order. 
For twelve Japanese blooms, Mr. J. Jenkins, Woodside, Aber¬ 
deen, led the way, and was followed by Mr. A. Oliphant, 
Montrose, and Mr. George Jamieson. The latter came to the 
front for twelve incurved Chrysanthemums, and also took a 
second prize, while Mr. William Patterson was third. Mr. J. 
Jenkins had the best six incurved Chrysanthemums. 
For any white Japanese variety, Mr, E, Joss was first and 
second, while Mr. A. Hutton came in third. The latter came to 
the front, however, for a yellow variety, being followed by Mr. 
William Moir, Rosehaugh, Avoch, Ross-sliire. For any other 
colour Mr7 Hutton took first and third prizes; he also had the 
beet three vases. 
For twelve varieties of Chrysanthemums, not disbudded, Mr. 
William Patterson came to the front, followed by Mr. Alexander 
Douglas, Kepplestone. For six varieties in bunches, not dis¬ 
budded, Messrs. A. Oliphant, Frank Fraser, and Alexander 
Grigor, gardener to A. 0. Gill, Esq., Fairfield, Aberdeen, 
took the prizes in this order. The latter came to the front 
for six bunches of single Chrysanthemums, while John A. 
Grigor was second and third. 
A very unusual feature at a Chrysanthemum show in No¬ 
vember are the exhibits of Christmas Roses, only seen at Aber¬ 
deen. On this occasion the first prize for twenty-four trusses 
was taken by Mr. James Lillo, Ellon, Aberdeenshire. The 
second prize was taken by Mr. William Scorgie, Aberdeen, and 
the third by Mr. William Milne, Midmar. 
Mr. John A. Grigor had the best stove or greenhouse flowers, 
and was followed by Mr. Andrew Reid (Durris) and Mr. William 
Patterson. For four spikes of Orchids, Mr. Andrew Reid came 
to the front. 
The largest bloom in the show was exhibited by Mr. A. 
Hutton, the best Japanese bloom was shown by Mr. William 
Patterson ; the best incurved bloom was shown by Mr. George 
Jamieson. 
Mr. Charles Webster, Gordon Castle, had the best collection 
of six varieties of Apples ; he was followed by Mr. D. Coutts, 
Grangehill, Forres, and Mr. Robert Stuart, Aden, in this 
order. For baking Apples the lead was taken by Mr. J. M. 
Robertson, Arbroath, who was followed by Mr. D. Courts and 
Charles Webster, in this order. Mr. George Stuart came to 
the front for dessert Apples, beating Mr. C. Webster and Mr. 
J. Pirie, in this order. 
Mr. Charles Webster had the best dessert Pears, and Mr. 
J. W. Robertson the best stewing Pears. 
Mr. William Jamieson, Aberlour, took first and second for 
Grapes, Mr. A. Reid coming in third. Messrs. A. Grigor, E. 
Joss, and A. Hutton took prizes for Tomatos as named. 
For a collection of six varieties of vegetables Mr. E. Joss 
led the way. The other winners, in the order given, were Mr. 
John Smith, Mr. Frank Kinnaird (Broomhill), and Mr. William 
Lawson (Oakbank). 
Other leading winners for vegetables were Dr. D. Mackenzie 
(Bucksburn), Mr. John Selbie (Cults), Mr. William Harper 
(Perth), Mr. E. Joss, Mr. William Milne (Corsindae), Mr. 
Frank Kinnaird, Mr. W. Webster, David Cooke (Kemnay), Mr. 
J. Ferguson (Cluny), Mr. John Thomson, and Mr. A. Gar 
diner (Kemnay House). 
Miscellaneous Exhibits. 
Mr. H. J. Jones, Ryecroft Nursery, Hither Green, Lewisham, 
had an exhibit of Chrysanthemums. 
Messrs. W. Wells and Co., Earlswood, Red hi 11, Surrey, also 
sent a collection of cut flowers of Chrysanthemums. 
Messrs. Corry and Co., Finsbury Street, London, had an ex¬ 
hibit of horticultural requisites, insecticides, etc. 
Messrs. George Bunyard and Co., The Royal Nurseries, Maid¬ 
stone, Kent, had a beautiful exhibit of fruit. 
Messrs. R. Young and Co., Glasgow,‘also sent horticultural 
sundries. 
Messrs. Smith and Sons, Aberdeen, had a very extensive dis¬ 
play of floral designs, including wreaths, crosses, and bouquets 
Messrs. Cooper and Co., Glasgow and Aberdeen, had an ex 
hibit of bottled fruits. 
Mr. A. Bums, jun., Newmarket, Aberdeen, had wreaths, 
bouquets, and pot plants. 
Messrs. Ben Reid and Co., Aberdeen, had a fine floral display, 
consisting of baskets of Lilies, crosses of Chrysanthemums, 
etc. 
YORK CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW. 
November I6th, I7th and I8th. 
The twenty-fifth annual Chrysanthemum show under the 
auspices of the Ancient Society of York Florists was held in 
the Exhibition Buildings, York. The entries were bigger than 
any recorded during the twenty-five years’ history of the society. 
We noted there were twenty-four groups, an increase of nine 
over last year. These, indeed, were a remarkable feature of 
the show, which was undoubtedly one of the best ever held in 
