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Chrysanthemums, and was followed by Mr. A. W. Whitelock, 
Ripen, and Mr. L. C. Salkeld, in this order. Mr. T. Oakes, 
SaTtburn, had the best bloom in the show, thus securing the 
medal offered by Messrs. Mack and Miln. 
Mr. W. F. Pease had the best two Japanese in pots, being 
followed by Mr. J. B. Hodgkin. The latter took the lead, 
however, for two incurved Chrysanthemums in pots. In other 
classes Mr. W. F. Pease took the lead for Japanese and in¬ 
curved specimens in pots. Mr. David Dale took the lead for 
flowering Begonias. 
In the fruit classes Mr. W. J. Green took the lead for black 
Grapes, and was followed by Messrs. Ellison and Son, Bishop 
Auckland, and Mrs. Plews. Mr. W. J. Green also had the 
best white Grapes, followed by Mr. W. C. Modral. For cook¬ 
ing Apples the latter came to the front; he also had the best 
dessert Apples, the best six varieties of Pears, and the best 
dish of culinary Apples. In the class for dessert Apples he 
was beaten, however, by Mr. T. Seymour. Mr. W. C. Modral 
beat the former competitor for a dish of stewing Pears. Mr. 
T. Seymour was. to the fore again for a dish of dessert Pears. 
There were also classes for amateurs, in which prizes were 
offered for Japanese and incurved Chrysanthemums, as well 
as cut flowers, Apples, Pears, and vegetables. 
The show was brightened by several very attractive exhibits 
of mixed plants. Messrs. Kent and Brydon, Darlington, Dur¬ 
ham, had a very effective exhibit of Azaleas, Crotons, Carna¬ 
tions, Orchids, Lilies, Lily of the Valley, winter-flowering Carna¬ 
tions, Palms, and Bamboos. 
Messrs. Mack and Miln, Darlington, had an instructive; 
exhibit of 100 dishes of Apples and Pears. This served as an 
admirable lesson as to what could be grown in the North of 
England with such favourable seasons as the past. 
DUNDEE CHRYSANTHEMUM. 
November 25th and 26th. 
The annual exhibition of the Dundee Chrysanthemum 
Society w T as held, as usual, in the Kinnaird Hall, Dundee. 
The opening ceremony was performed by Lord Provost Barrie 
in the absence of Lady Constance Stewart-Richardson of Pit- 
four, thi’ough illness. The entries numbered 324, being about 
the same number as last year, but the blooms were considered 
superior to those of previous exhibitions. Besides the classes 
for gardeners and amateurs, there was also a Chrysanthemum 
competition for young people, which brought 46 entries. 
Fruits and vegetables were also shown, but cut flowers pro¬ 
duced the bulk of the display. 
In the open class for a group of Chrysanthemums and foliage 
plants in pots, arranged for effect upon the floor, the premier 
honour, the Corporation Vase, was secured by Mr. J. Beats, 
gardener to W. L. Boase, Esq., Binrock, Dundee. His plants 
were most artistically arranged, and excelled in the massing 
of the blooms of each separate colour together. The second 
award went to Mr. J. Fairweather, gardener to Lord Provost 
Barrie, Auflie Park, who was first last year. 
In another open class for twelve vases of Chrysanthemums 
the Gold Medal was secured by Mr. David Nicoll, gardener to 
J. W. Bell, Esq., Rossie House, Forgandenny, Perth. The 
Medal was awarded by Mrs. Armitstead of Castle Hunt.ly. This 
exhibit was undoubtedly the finest in the way of Chrysanthe¬ 
mums in the hall, and created a great amount of interest. 
Some of the finest blooms were F. S. Vallis, Mme. Cadbury, 
and Mrs. F. W. Vallis. 
The Smieton Challenge Medal, open to all, was secured by 
Mr. James Adam, St. Clement’s, Forfar. This was for six 
vases of Japanese blooms, and the exhibit was a highly 
meritorious one. In the class for 24 Japanese blooms the winner 
was again Mr. D. Nicoll. His blooms were of large size, re¬ 
markably fresh, and constituted one of the leading features 
of the competition. 
In the open class for four pots of disbudded Chrysanthemums 
the Mudie Cup was secured by Mr. D. Hendry, Carnoustie ; 
his plants, being very fine, made him an easy first. 
In the amateurs’ classes the Armitstead Medal was secured 
by Dr. Laing, Arbroath. The Cameron Challenge Cup, offered 
by J. D. Cameron, Esq., for two pots of Chrysanthemums, open 
to amateurs, was secured by Mr. James Clarke, Dundee. His 
plants were equally well grown and flowered as those in the 
professional class. 
Another important prize was offered for the encouragement 
of amateurs, namely, the Lawson Challenge Cup. This was 
won by Mr. A. Guild, Arbroath, who thus secured the principal 
trophy in the amateurs’ section for cut flowers. 
BORDER DISTRICT CHRYSANTHEMUM. 
November 25th and 26th, 
-the fourth exhibition of Chrysanthemums in connection with 
the above society was held at Selkirk. The exhibits numbered 
450, this being an increase of 90 over that of last year, when 
the show was held at Hawick. The exhibits showed a high 
standard of merit in every section of the show. At the opening 
ceremony, the president, Andrew Thompson, Esq., Galashiels” 
took the chair, and a short address was delivered bv Sheriff- 
Substitute Smith. 
In the class for eight vases of Japanese Chrysanthemums 
the premier honours were secured by Mr. A. Bruce, Gala 
House. For twelve blooms Japanese,"the leading winner waa 
Mr. J. Clark, Bannerfield, Selkirk. For six blooms the lead 
was taken by Mr. D. May, gardener to A. Cochrane, Esq., 
Abbotshill, Galashiels. For six blooms of one variety Mr. J. 
ReiHy, Galashiels, took the lead. For four distinct blooms 
Japanese Mr. A. Bruce again took the lead. He also had 
the best two vases of as many white varieties, and the best 
two vases of any other colour. 
Mr. J. Clark took the lead for twelve incurved blooms. Mr. 
A Bruce again came to the front for three vases of decorative 
Chrysanthemums shown with their own foliage. Mr. A. Bruce 
had the best vase shown with its own foliage, and the best 
vase with any foliage was shown by Mr. W. Govenlock, a a r- 
dener to L. Cochrane, Esq., Kings Knowes, Galashiels. Mr. 
D. May had the best shower bouquet. 
In the class for two Chrysanthemum plants the lead for 
two and one plants was taken by Mr. W. Govenlock, who also 
had the best four ornamental plants and the best four foliage 
plants. Mr. J. Reilly had the best group of plants and the 
plantM eCimen plant ' Ml ' A ‘ Bruce led the way for table 
Mr. J. Mowat, gardener to Jas. Brown, Esq., Galashiels, had 
tue best four Begonias in bloom. Other winners for plants were 
Mr. J. Kmnear, Newfauns, Galashiels, Mr. D. May, and Mr 
K. Buckham, gardener to John Power, Esq., Synton. Mr. 
Buckham also had the best two bunches of Grapes. Mr T 
Gray, The Holmes, St. Boswells, had the best three varieties 
of Apples, but Mr. A. Brace had the best dessert Apples. 
For a collection of eight varieties of vegetables the lead 
was taken by Mr. J. M. Turner, Galashiels. Mr G Smith 
gardener to Alex. F. Brown, Esq., Thornfield, Selkirk, had the 
best lomatos; Mr. J. M. Turner the best Onions; Mr. J. 
Patterson, Rutherford, the best Leeks and Beet; Mr. W 
Black, Hawick, the best Celery; Mr. A. Hogg, Hawick', the 
best Carrots ; Mr. J. Steele, Kelso, the best Brussels Sprouts ■ 
Mr. G. Smith the best Cabbages, Mr. A. Govenlock the best 
Savoys and Cauliflowers, while the best collection of six varie¬ 
ties of Potatos was shown by Mr. A. Hogg. 
There were also numerous classes for amateurs, and the 
competition even here was good. 
Grape Black Hamburgh. —According to a contemporary, this 
is the bicentenary of the Black Hamburgh, and it is also said 
that an English nurseryman was the introducer. In “ Vines and 
\ ine Culture, the date of its introduction is not given with cer¬ 
tainty, but the statement is made that it was imported from. 
Hamburgh in the early part of the eighteenth century “ by Mr. 
John Warner, a London merchant, who established a vineyard.” 
For about half a century it was grown entirely in the open air. 
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Refined Otto of Geranium.— Everybody is aware that Mint is 
a strongly scented plant, but few are aware of the great number 
of distinct scents amongst the different species. At the same 
time perhaps not one in 1,000 of the British public could give the 
correct name of the proper Mint for Mint sauce. The” fact is 
there are several different species both sold and accepted in all 
good faith as the proper sort, while Mint is simply Mint in 
many private establishments where the herb is grown in their own 
gardens. Pennyroyal (Mentha Pulegium) is a much .neglected 
species at the present day except for bedding purposes, and yet 
it is a deliciously scented species, the odour being very closely 
related to that of Mentha Requieni, which might be described as 
a refined Otto of Geranium. Some have likened it to refined 
Peppermint mixed witli essence of Lemon Verbena. Amongst 
British species M. rotundifolia, M. longifolia, M. spicata, M. 
piperita, M. sativa, M. gracilis, M. rubra, M. hirsuta, and M 
arvensis all have quite a different scent, while some of the 
Varieties possess a distinct scent from that of their parents 
