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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
November  l4,  ltt95. 
WATERLOO. — November  7th. 
On  Thursday  last  the  Town  Hall  presented  a  grand  appearance, 
•when  the  third  annual  show  held  in  this  aristocratic  neighbourhood  was 
opened  by  the  Right  Hon.  G.  N.  Curzon,  M.P.  There  was  a  large  and 
fashionable  gathering,  and  with  the  knowledge  of  the  fact  that  the 
right  hon.  gentleman  has  travelled  in  almost  every  part  of  the  world  it 
was  naturally  expected  that  he  would  be  able  to  add  some  interesting 
remarks,  and  in  this  they  were  not  disappointed. 
After  a  few  words  from  the  President,  J.  B.  Colton,  Esq.,  the  member 
in  declaring  the  show  open,  said  he  had  had  many  opportunities  of 
observing  the  cultivation  of  flowers  in  foreign  countries.  In  Japan  the 
people  regarded  the  growth  of  the  Chrysanthemum  not  merely  as  an 
artistic  taste,  but  as  a  national  pride.  It  had  often  occurred  to  him,  and 
■he  had  not  only  noticed  it  in  Japan  but  in  other  countries,  that  the 
best  people  in  the  world  were  those  who  had  a  taste  for  flowers,  and  he 
thought  it  was  the  duty  of  all  public  bodies  and  local  authorities,  when¬ 
ever  they  got  the  opportunity,  to  encourage  all  classes  of  the  population 
to  cultivate  the  growth  and  development  for  flowers.  To  a  great  extent 
this  was  cultivated  in  England. 
In  the  open  class  for  twelve  incurved  and  twelve  Japanese,  distinct, 
six  competed.  First,  Mr.  P.  Green,  gardener  to  T.  Gee,  Esq.,  Allerton. 
Second,  Mr.  Haynes,  gardener  to  Mrs.  B.  C.  Nicholson,  Oswaldcroft, 
Wavertree.  Third,  Mr.  R.  Pinnington,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Banner,  Black- 
low  House,  Roby.  Local  classes  were  admirably  represented,  the  Judges 
having  a  very  heavy  task  in  all  cut  bloom  classes.  Mr.  J.  Bounds, 
Aigburth,  and  Mr.  J.  Stephenson,  Woolton  Hall,  were  the  principal 
prizewinners  with  fruit. 
BIRKENHEAD. — November  7th. 
This  Society  opened  the  ninth  annual  exhibition  in  theY.M.C.A., 
•Grange  Road,  and  a  beautiful  display,  probably  such  as  has  never  been 
seen  at  Birkenhead  on  previous  occasions,  was  the  result,  the  arrange¬ 
ments  in  every  respect  reflecting  the  greatest  credit  on  those  who  had 
-charge  of  the  work.  A  5-guinea  silver  cup,  presented  by  Mrs.  Cockburn, 
was  given  as  the  first  prize  for  thirty -six  Japanese,  not  less  than 
eighteen  varieties,  and  here  Mr.  T.  Ranson,  gardener  to  H.  R.  Rodger, 
Esq.,  Oakland,  Spital,  was  distinctly  ahead  of  his  opponents. 
Although  the  stand  contained  several  weak  blooms  there  was  very  little 
fault  to  be  found,  for  they  were  fresh  and  solid.  The  names  were  Mrs. 
C.  H.  Payne  (2),  W.  Seward  (2),  Charles  Davis  (2),  Jules  Chreden  (2), 
Mons,  PanckoHcke  (2),  Viviand  Morel  (2),  Mdlle.  Th^rese  Rey  (2),  G.  C. 
Schwabe  (2),  Commandant  Blusset  (2),  Pallanza,  Madame  Carnot, 
Primrose  League  (2),  President  Borel,  Mdlle.  M.  A.  de  Galbert  (2), 
Florence  Davis  (2^,  Madame  Ad.  Moulin,  Good  Gracious,  Wilfred  Mar¬ 
shall.  The  second  position  was  taken  by  Mr.  J.  Williams,  gardener  to 
C.  J.  Procter,  Esq.,  Boscobel,  Noctorum.  A  new  exhibitor,  Mr.  J. 
Wynne,  gardener  to  G.  T.  Bates,  Esq.,  Maryton  Grange,  Allerton,  put 
up  a  very  good  stand  for  third  place. 
For  twelve  Japanese  the  competition  was  very  keen,  the  Judges 
deciding  in  favour  of  Mr.  W.  Ewbank,  gardener  to  Jos.  Heap,  Esq, 
■Claughton,  E.  Molyneux  (grand),  Wilfred  Marshall,  Charles  Davis,  Mrs. 
C.  H.  Payne,  and  Col.  Smith  being  excellent.  R.  R.  Anderson,  Esq., 
second  with  very  fresh  blooms.  Third,  Mr.  H.  Howard,  gardener  to 
A.  S.  Mather,  Esq.,  Woolton.  Three  staged  for  eighteen  incurved, 
distinct,  Mr.  J.  Bracegirdle,  gardener  to  W.  H.  Watts,  Esq.  J.P.,  being  a 
splendid  first  with  Jno.  Lambert,  Queen  of  England,  Mrs.  R.  King,  Golden 
Empress,  Alfred  Salter,  Empress  of  India,  John  Doughty,  Prince  Alfred, 
Mrs.  Heale,  Baron  Hiisch,  Lord  Alcester,  Brookleigh  Gem,  Violet 
Tomlin,  Miss  M.  A.  Haggas,  Madame  F.  Mistral,  Princess  of  Wales, 
Robert  Petfield,  and  Madame  Darrier.  Mr.  T.  Ranson  was  second,  a 
fair  third  being  Mr.  H.  Howard.  Mr.  Cubbon,  gardener  to  J.  H.  Gair, 
Esq.,  fiist  for  twelve.  The  local  competition  was  a  strong  contest  in 
every  class,  Mr.  A.  Price,  gardener  to  F.  Jevons,  Esq.,  being  awarded 
chief  honours  with  twelve  Japanese,  distinct,  Col.  Smith,  superb,  others 
good  being  E.  Molyneux,  Mrs.  C.  H.  Payne,  W.  H.  Lincoln,  and  Charles 
Davis.  Mr.  Ranson  was  a  very  close  second.  For  twelve  incurved  Mr. 
Ranson  was  to  the  fore,  having  good  blooms  of  those  previously 
mentioned  in  his  stands,  Mr.  A.  Price  being  a  moderate  second.  Mr. 
Ewbank  won  with  six.  For  six  incurved  and  six  Japs  Mr.  Beer,  gardener 
to  T.  L.  Dodds,  a  moderate  collection.  For  twelve  Japanese,  arranged 
with  foliage,  Mr.  T.  Edwards,  gardener  to  A.  Billson,  Esq.,  had  an 
effective  exhibit. 
As  in  former  years  the  groups  of  Chrysanthemums  formed  no  small 
■feature  of  the  show,  the  plants  being  most  healthy,  whilst  many  of  the 
■blooms  were  quite  up  to  exhibition  size.  Mr.  J.  Williams  was  placed 
first,  the  bloouBs  on  his  plants  being  superb  ;  Mr.  A.  Brown,  gardener  to 
Geo.  Webster,  Esq.,  second  ;  and  Mr.  S.  E.  Haines,  gardener  to  Egerton 
Laird,  Esq,  third.  Fruit  was  never  more  beautifully  shown,  not  a 
faulty  dish  being  seen  amongst  the  scores  staged.  Nurserymen  con¬ 
tributed  handsomely,  amongst  whom  were  Dicksons  (,Ld.),  Chester, 
who  had  amongst  others  a  collection  of  autumn  foliage,  which  attracted 
much  attention  by  its  brilliant  colouring.  Other  growers  exhibited  cut 
flowers,  plants,  and  groups.  Mr.  W.  Bassett,  the  esteemed  Hon.  Sec., 
and  his  Committee,  are  to  be  congratulated  on  their  careful  arrange¬ 
ments. 
HORNSEY. — November  7th  and  8th. 
In  the  northern  districts  of  the  metropolis  there  are  several 
enthusiastic  Chrysanthemum  growers,  and  the  annual  show  of  the 
Hornsey  and  District  Chrysanthemum  Society  is  usually  an  excellent 
one.  This  year  it  was  held  on  the  above  dates,  and  proved  very  fine 
indeed,  many  superb  flowers  being  staged.  It  is  to  be  hoped  that 
financially  the  show  was  as  great  a  success  as  floriculturally,  but  the 
weather  on  each  day  was  decidedly  against  this.  Taken  as  a  whole 
this  exhibition  was  a  decided  advance  on  all  its  predecessors,  and  it  is 
thought  that  this  improvement  will  be  maintained  in  succeeding  years. 
We  append  the  names  of  the  prizewinners  in  some  of  the  chief  classes. 
Mr.  F.  J.  Matthews  of  Myrtle  Lodge,  Muswell  Hill,  secured  the 
premier  honour  of  the  year  by  winning  the  handsome  silver  cup,  which 
is  valued  at  20  guineas,  and  has  to  be  won  three  times  in  succession  or 
four  times  in  all.  This  competition  was  only  open  to  amateurs,  who 
had  to  show  thirty-.six  Japanese  blooms  of  eighteen  varieties,  not  more 
than  two  of  any  one  variety.  Among  the  best  of  the  varieties  were 
Mdlle.  Th6i53e  Rey,  Dorothy  Shea,  and  Mons.  Panckoucke.  Mr. 
Bongard  was  a  highly  meritorious  second.  In  the  special  prize  com¬ 
petition  for  the  best  group,  Mr.  Rowbottom,  gardener  to  Mr.  H.  R. 
Williams,  was  the  best  with  a  superb  arrangement  of  choice  blooms. 
Another  of  Mr.  Rowbottom’s  exhibits  worthy  of  especial  commendation 
were  the  six  Phoebus  blooms  in  the  class  for  six  Japanese  of  one  variety. 
Mr.  E.  Jones,  25,  Malvern  Road,  who  is  an  amateur,  came  out  well  in 
the  second  place,  the  only  fault  in  his  specimens  being  a  lack  of 
colour.  Mr.  Rowbottom  was  again  first  with  twenty-four  Japanese, 
among  which  Robert  Owen  was  particularly  noticeable.  The  trained 
plants  looked  most  effective  on  the  platform,  and  Mr.  J.  Brooks  won  Mr. 
H.  C.  Stephens’  special  prize  for  the  best  of  them. 
In  the  class  for  eighteen  cut  blooms,  nine  Japanese  and  nine  incurved, 
Mr.  E.  Rowbottom  was  first,  Mr.  J.  Brooks  second,  and  Mr.  T.  L. 
Tuck  third.  For  eighteen  Japanese,  twelve  varieties,  not  more  than 
two  of  any  one  variety.  Dr.  F.  W.  Wiles  was  first,  Mr.  E.  Jones  second, 
and  Mr.  T.  W.  Lester  third.  In  the  amateur  section  Mr.  H.  R.  Williams 
offered  prizes  for  eighteen  cut  blooms  (six  Japanese,  six  incurved,  and 
six  reflexed,  distinct),  which  were  won  by  Messrs.  A.  F.  L.  Bongard, 
W.  H.  Wash,  and  B.  R.  Durrant  in  the  order  of  their  names.  Twelve 
blooms  (six  Japanese,  six  incurved,  distinct),  Mr.  W.  Austin  first,  Mr. 
J.  Newman  second,  and  Mr.  S.  Hill  third.  For  twelve  Japanese, 
distinct,  Mr.  E.  Jones  first,  Mr.  A.  F.  L.  Bongard  second,  and  Mr.  B.  R. 
Durrant  third.  For  six  Japanese,  distinct,  in  vase,  with  foliage  as 
grown,  the  prizewinners  were  Messrs.  B.  Jones  and  B.  R.  Durrant. 
Besides  these  there  were  numerous  other  classes,  both  for  cut  flowers, 
vases,  and  table  decorations,  charming  taste  being  displayed  in  the 
latter  arrangements,  in  which  ladies  were  the  exhibitors.  Vegetables 
were  not  seen  in  very  large  numbers,  but  as  a  rule  the  quality  was  high. 
The  staging  and  general  arrangements,  in  the  hands  of  an  energetic 
Secretary  and  Committee,  were  well  carried  out,  and  reflected  high 
credit  on  all  concerned. 
EXETER. — November  7th  and  8th. 
The  182nd  autumn  exhibition  was  held  in  the  Victoria  Hall.  Groups 
of  Chrysanthemums  were  not  only  more  numerous,  but  superior.  The 
competition  in  the  cut  bloom  section  was  exceptionally  keen.  Miscel¬ 
laneous  plants  were  really  well  shown,  while  fruit  especially  was  a 
feature.  Apples  and  Pears  being  remarkable  for  their  quality.  The 
arrangements  of  this  fine  show  were,  as  usual,  in  the  able  hands  of  Mr. 
D.  Caine,  the  Hon.  Secretary,  aided  by  an  efficient  Committee.  The 
Exeter  Nursery  Co,  arranged  a  most  beautiful  miscellaneous  exhibit 
that  attracted  much  attention. 
Groups  of  Chrysanthemums  in  pots  were  a  decided  feature.  The 
stipulation  was  that  not  less  than  eighteen  varieties  should  be  employed 
in  each  group.  An  edging  of  Ferns  was  allowed.  Mr,  A.  C.  Williams, 
gardener  to  Mrs.  A.  D.  Sims,  Exeter,  was  an  easy  first  with  exceedingly 
fine  blooms,  not  too  thickly  arranged  ;  Mr.  W.  Roland,  gardener  to 
W.  Brock,  Esq.,  Exeter,  was  a  good  second.  In  a  smaller  group  the 
last  named  occupied  the  post  of  honour  with  an  interesting  arrangement 
of  well-grown  plants ;  Mr.  Williams  second.  Miscellaneous  plants 
arranged  for  effect  also  made  a  good  display. 
Cut  blooms  were  largely  staged,  while  the  quality  throughout  left 
little  to  be  desired.  In  the  class  for  thirty-six  Japanese,  distinct,  for 
which  a  silver  cup  was  offered  as  first  prize,  seven  competed.  Mr,  G. 
Loyd,  gardener  to  V.  Stucky,  Esq.,  Langport,  won  after  a  close  fight  with 
G.  Hawkins,  gardener  to  W.  H.  Fowler,  Esq.,  Claremont,  Taunton.  The 
blooms  were  large,  well  coloured,  and  neatly  staged,  the  most  noticeable 
being  Madame  Carnot,  Violet  Rose,  Robert  Owen,  Nyanca,  Mrs.  C.  H, 
Payne,  Madame  Ad.  Molin,  C.  Davis,  Duke  of  Vork,  Mdlle.  Th4rese  Rey, 
Madame  C.  Molin,  Good  Gracious,  and  L’lsbre.  Mr.  G.  Foster,  gardener 
to  H.  Hammond  Spencer,  Esq.,  Glendanagh,  Teignmouth,  third.  For 
eighteen  Japanese,  distinct,  Mr.  A.  Long,  gardener  to  Venables  Kirk, 
Esq.,  Exeter,  won  with  a  good  stand  of  blooms.  Mr.  Loyd  second. 
Mr.  G.  Horner,  gardener  to  A.  D.  Paul,  Esq.,  Exeter,  secured  the 
premier  position  for  twelve  Japanese,  distinct,  in  capital  form  ;  Mr.  G. 
Smeetze,  gardener  to  J.  W.  C.  Washington,  Esq.,  Exeter,  second. 
For  six  Japanese,  any  white  variety,  Mr.  G.  Foster  with  Madame 
Carnot  secured  leading  position.  Mr.  R.  Mares,  gardener  to  Sir  J. 
Shelley,  Bart.,  with  Beauty  of  Exmouth  took  second  prize.  For  the 
same  number  of  any  one  yellow  variety,  Mr.  Mares  with  W.  H.  Lincoln 
was  awarded  first  place.  For  six  blooms  any  other  colour,  Mr.  Foster 
with  Col.  W.  B.  Smith  in  grand  order  won  premier  place. 
Incurved  blooms  were  creditable.  For  twelve,  distinct,  Mr.  G.  Heath, 
gardener  to  Sir  W.  Walrond,  Bart.,  won  rather  easily  with  really  fine 
examples  of  Golden  Queen  of  England,  Prince  Alfred,  Lord  Wolseley, 
C.  H.  Curtis,  and  Lucy  Kendall.  Mr.  Foster  second  with  good  blooms 
also.  For  six  incurved,  Mr.  W.  Prothero,  gardener  to  Mark  Favant, 
Esq.,  Exeter,  was  placed  first  with  blooms  quite  up  to  the  average ; 
Mr.  G.  Stiles,  gardener  to  Miss  Fripp,  Teignmouth,  second. 
