November  21,  1896. 
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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM  SHOWS. 
MARKET  HARBOROUGH, — November  6th  and  7th. 
The  tenth  annual  show  was  held  on  the  above  dates,  and  was  pro¬ 
nounced  to  be  the  finest  exhibition  that  the  Society  has  held.  Compe¬ 
tition  in  the  principal  classes  was  very  keen,  especially  for  eig:hteen 
Japanese,  distinct.  Mr.  W.  Pearce,  gardener  to  S.  Loder,  Esq.,  Floore, 
Weedon,  took  first  prize  in  this  class  for  a  remarkably  good  stand,  the 
blooms  large  without  coarseness,  and  very  fresh  in  colour.  Mr.  J.  Gould 
was  a  close  second,  and  Mr.  Duncan  third.  In  the  class  for  twelve 
Japanese  Mr.  Duncan,  gardener  to  Miss  Turville,  Bosworth  Hall,  was  a 
good  first.  For  eighteen  incurved  blooms,  in  not  less  than  twelve 
varieties,  Mr.  J.  Gould  was  first  with  a  grand  stand,  the  flowers  in  the 
front  row  being  of  extra  size.  Mr.  Pearce  was  second  ;  and  in  the  class 
for  twelve  incurved,  distinct,  the  positions  were  reversed.  Mr.  Pearce 
had  a  grand  flower  of  Empress  of  India  in  his  stand,  which  received  the 
National  Society’s  certificate  as  the  best  bloom  in  the  whole  class. 
Very  fine  groups  were  staged.  The  first  prize  for  Chrysanthemums 
only  was  won  by  Messrs.  Plowman  &  Son,  and  contained  some  fine 
flowers,  which  were  well  arranged.  In  the  group  of  Chrysanthemums 
and  foliage  plants  Mr.  Duncan  took  first  prize  with  a  very  pretty 
arrangement  of  Crotons,  Pandanus,  and  Eulalias,  and  some  fine 
Chrysanthemu  ms . 
Some  very  pretty  baskets  of  Chrysanthemums  were  staged.  Messrs. 
Perkins  &  Sons  were  placed  first  with  a  very  tasteful  arrangement ;  Mrs. 
Wartnaby  second,  Mr.  Clarke  third.  Messrs.  Perkins  also  won  first 
prize  for  hand  bouquet  of  Chrysanthemums,  their  exhibit  consisting  of 
a  shower  bouquet  faultlessly  arranged  in  gold  and  brown. 
Vegetables  were  also  remarkably  fine  and  shown  in  abundance.  For 
a  collection  of  nine  distinct  kinds  Mr.  Duncan  took  first  prize.  Many 
special  prizes  are  given  by  various  members  for  allotment-grown 
vegetables,  the  cottagers  showing  great  skill  in  cultivation,  a  proof  that 
these  prizes  do  much  good  in  the  neighbourhood. 
GODALMING. — November  6th  and  7th. 
The  Godaiming  and  District  Chrysanthemum  Society  held  its  | 
twelfth  annual  show  at  the  Public  Hall,  Godaiming,  on  the  6th  and  7th 
of  the  month,  when  the  various  classes  were  well  filled,  and  a  good 
show  resulted,  there  being  an  advance  of  fifty  entries  over  that  of  last 
year. 
Mr.  Neal,  gardener  to  Captain  Wyatt,  Shackleford,  was  first  in  the 
class  for  groups  with  a  very  creditable  arrangement,  Mr.  R.  Jordan, 
Lanaway,  being  a  close  second.  For  miscellaneous  groups  Mr.  Mitchell, 
Godaiming,  was  first  with  a  light,  elegant  arrangement  ;  and  Mr. 
Burfoot,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Ewart,  Northbrook,  second. 
In  the  class  for  twelve  incurved  blooms  Mr.  Paddon  was  first  with 
a  fine  exhibit ;  second,  Mr.  Osman,  Ottershaw  Park ;  third,  Mr.  Neal. 
For  eighteen  Japanese  Mr.  Paddon  was  again  first,  showing  Col.  Smith, 
Col.  Chase,  Lord  Brooke,  Mrs.  C.  Harman  Payne,  Charles  Davis,  Mdlle. 
Th4rese  Rey,  Van  den  Heede,  President  Borel,  Madame  Molin,  Ethel 
Addison,  Thos.  Wilkins.  W.  Seward,  International,  Princess  Victoria, 
Robert  Owen,  Duke  of  York,  and  W.  H.  Lincoln.  Mr.  Heal,  an  amateur 
of  Puttenham,  was  a  good  second,  his  best  being  Madame  Ad.  Chatin, 
Sir  Ed.  Smith,  Mons.  Panckoucke,  A.  H.  Fewkes,  Viscountess  Hambledon, 
and  Madame  Carnot.  Third,  Mr.  Jordan  ;  and  fourth,  Mr.  Osman. 
For  twelve  Japanese,  Mr.  Needs,  Woking,  was  first  with  a  very  fine 
exhibit,  having  in  it  a  grand  W.  H.  Lincoln,  which  was  given  the  prize 
ai  the  premier  Japanese  in  the  show.  Second,  Mr.  Neal  ;  third,  Mr. 
Baxter,  Woking.  For  six  Japanese,  one  variety,  Mr.  Heal  was  first  with 
a  grand  board  of  Edwin  Molyneux.  Second,  Mr.  Jordan  with  Charles 
Davis  ;  and  third,  Mr.  Burfoot  with  Mrs.  H.  Payne.  Primulas  are 
always  well  shown  at  Godaiming.  Mr.  Neal  was  first  with  six  doubles, 
also  with  six  singles,  with  grand  plants  over  2  feet  through  ;  Mr.  Steel 
second  with  doubles  ;  Mr.  Paddon  third  for  singles  ;  Mr.  Jordan  second. 
The  classes  for  fruit  were  well  filled.  Pears  and  Apples  being  grand 
throughout.  The  principal  prizewinners  were  Messrs.  Mitchell,  Jordan, 
Osman,  and  Bond,  gardener  to  C.  Ingram,  Esq.,  Elstead.  The  classes 
for  cottagers  were  well  filled,  and  some  very  creditable  vegetables, 
fruit,  and  flowers  were  shown.  Unfortunately,  the  unpropitious  weather 
proved  a  great  drawback  to  a  very  fine  show. 
PLYMOUTH. — November  12th  and  13th. 
As  usual  the  autumn  exhibition  was  held  in  the  Guildhall,  and 
was  a  decided  success.  A  marked  improvement  was  manifest  in 
the  quality  of  the  exhibits  over  any  previous  show  held  here.  Note¬ 
worthy  were  the  groups  of  Chrysanthemums  and  miscellaneous  plants 
in  the  advance  made,  which  should  be  highly  gratifying  to  the 
management  and  creditable  to  the  exhibitors  also.  The  competition 
was  keen  in  all  sections.  The  arrangements  were,  as  always  here, 
perfect  under  the  able  direction  of  Mr.  C.  Wilson,  the  Hon.  Secretary, 
aided  by  an  efficient  Committee. 
Cut  blooms  were  numerously  and  well  staged.  The  principal  class 
was  that  for  forty-eight  Japanese  in  not  less  than  twenty-four  varieties, 
£23  being  offered  in  prizes  in  this  class  alone.  Mr.  Page,  gardener  to 
J.  B.  Fortescue,  Esq.,  was  awarded  the  post  of  honour  with  an  admir¬ 
able  collection,  the  blooms  being  large,  fresh  and  well  staged.  The  most 
noteworthy  examples  were  Mrs.  T.  Denne,  G.  C.  Schwabe,  Mons.  Panck¬ 
oucke,  E.  Molyneux,  Violetta,  and  Col.  Chase.  Mr.  G.  Foster,  gar¬ 
dener  to  H.  Hammond  Spencer,  Esq.,  Teignmouth,  was  a  good  second, 
and  Mr.  Humphrey,  gardener  to  W.  H.  Fowler,  Esq.,  Claremont,  Taunton, 
was  third.  Devon,  Somerset,  Dorset  and  Cornwall  had  a  special  class 
set  apart  for  societies  in  those  counties,  to  consist  of  twenty-four 
Japanese  and  twelve  incurved,  all  to  be  distinct.  The  Teignmouth 
Society  was  awarded  premier  honours  for  a  fairly  good  lot  of  blooms,  the 
Newton  Abbot  Society  coming  second. 
The  incurved  section  was  not  well  represented.  For  twenty-four 
in  not  less  than  eighteen  varieties  Mr.  G.  Foster  won  the  first  prize 
with  a  tolerably  good  stand.  Lord  Alcester  was  his  best  bloom.  In  the 
class  for  six  white  Japanese,  one  variety,  there  was  brisk  competition, 
Mr.  W.  H.  Fowler  winning  with  Mdme.  Ad.  Chatin  in  prime  condition. 
Mr.  Foster  was  second  with  Madame  Carnot,  and  Mr.  Page  third  with 
Mdlle.  Marie  Hoste.  In  the  class  for  six  Japanese,  one  variety  other 
than  white,  Mr.  Page  was  first  with  Mons,  Panckoucke,  Mr.  Fowler 
following  with  Duchess  of  Wellington. 
Groups  of  Chrysanthemums  interspersed  with  foliage  plants  were 
most  attractive.  Mr.  C.  Watts,  Globe  Hotel,  Plymouth,  was  an  easy 
first  with  well-grown  Chrysanthemums  effectively  intermingled  with 
Crotons,  Eulalias,  and  other  plants.  Classes  were  provided  for  residents 
within  fifteen  miles  of  Plymouth,  the  principal  one  being  for  a  group 
of  Chrysanthemums  in  pots,  not  less  than  twelve  varieties,  in  a  space  of 
12  feet  by  8  feet,  an  edging  of  Ferns  and  foliage  plants  allowed.  Seven 
competed,  making  a  capital  display,  Messrs.  Bennett  Bros,  taking  the 
leading  position  with  a  charming  arrangement  of  well-grown  suitable 
plants.  An  interesting  class  was  that  for  the  best  display  of  floral 
designs.  Mr.  W.  E.  Jordan  won  the  first  prize  with  a  collection  of 
beautifully  made  wreaths,  crosses,  harps,  bouquets,  and  baskets,  Messrs. 
Tomlinson  and  Arnold  following  in  the  order  named. 
The  exhibits  “  not  for  competition  ”  sent  by  local  nurserymen  and 
others  were  very  creditable.  Mr.  W.  J.  Godfrey,  Exmouth,  staged  a 
collection  of  Chrysanthemum  blooms  and  Carnations  ;  Mr.  C.  J.  Slater, 
Exeter,  staged  seventy  dishes  of  fruit ;  Messrs.  R.  Veitch  &  Son,  Exeter, 
fifty  dishes  of  Apples,  Orchids,  and  the  new  Physalis  Francheti ; 
Messrs.  Jarman  &  Co.^  Ltd.,  an  extensive  exhibit  of  vegetables;  Mr. 
A.  Westlake  and  Mr.  J.  Lethbridge,  horticultural  sundries  ;  Mr.  F.  H, 
Hodgers,  a  fine  group  of  Orchids ;  and  Messrs.  Groombridge,  a  stand  of 
miscellaneous  plants. 
AYR. — November  13th. 
Held  in  the  Town  Hall,  this  exhibition  was  a  great  advance  on 
former  shows.  The  culture  of  Chrysanthemums  in  the  West  of  Scotland 
I  is  evidently  spreading.  The  county  challenge  cup  for  four  plants  was 
;  won  by  Mr.  M.  Ganly,  gardener  to  P.  Davidson,  Esq.,  Glendoon,  with 
:  magnificent  plants  that  reminded  one  of  Birmingham.  For  two  plants, 
I  Japanese,  Mr.  James  Thomson,  gardener  to  R.  Niven,  Esq.,  Airlie,  was 
first,  Mr.  Ganly  taking  the  first  for  two  plants  of  Anemone-flowered 
I  varieties,  and  also  for  two  plants  grown  on  single  stem,  and  for  one 
plant. 
:  Cut  blooms  were  grand,  Mr.  H.  Stewart,  gardener  to  Mr.  R.  Goudie, 
Alloway  Place,  taking  the  “  Land  o’  Burns’  ”  challenge  cup  with 
splendid  flowers,  solid,  and  well  coloured.  They  were  : — Stanstead 
I  White,  Com.  Blusset,  Duchess  of  York,  Wm.  Tricker,  Lady  Saunders, 
j  Chas.  Davies,  Mons.  Bernard,  Viviand  Morel,  Mdlle.  Marie  Hoste, 
'  Madame  C.  Molin,  Sunflower,  H.  Jacotot  fils,  and  Mons.  Panckoucke. 
!  For  six  blooms  the  same  exhibitor  was  a  good  first  for  Mons.  Panckoucke, 
Etoile  de  Lyon,  Commandant  Blusset,  Duke  of  York,  Lady  Saunders, 
and  Duchess  of  Wellington.  Mr.  M.  Ganly  was  first  for  six  incurved 
and  six  Japanese,  and  Mr.  H.  Stewart  was  first  for  six  blooms,  four 
varieties.  For  six  incurved  Mr.  Melville,  Beith,  won  with  Mons. 
Bahuant,  Empress  of  India,  Madame  Darrier,  Lord  Wolseley,  and  Mrs. 
S.  Colman.  The  best  bloom  in  the  show  of  Japanese  was  Mdlle,  Marie 
Hoste,  exhibited  by  Mr.  Noble.  Best  incurved,  Baron  Hirsch,  shown 
by  Mr.  J.  H,  Scott. 
Fruit  was  very  well  shown,  as  also  were  table  plants,  sprays,  and 
bouquets.  Tables  of  flowers  and  plants  not  for  competition  were 
exhibited  by  Messrs.  Samson,  Kilmarnock  ;  Mr.  Byden,  Ayr  ;  and  a 
stand  of  forty-eight  Japanese  Chrysanthemums,  mostly  new  varieties, 
by  Messrs.  Dobbie  &  Co.,  Rothesay. 
LEOMINSTER.— November  13th. 
A  VERY  attractive  exhibition  was  held  by  the  above  Society,  reflect¬ 
ing  the  highest  credit  on  the  capable  and  energetic  Secretary,  Mr. 
Glanssant,  and  the  Committee.  Mr.  R.  Morrow,  Leominster,  the  Journal 
of  Horticulture  silver  medallist,  was  well  to  the  fore  with  a  fine  group  of 
Chrysanthemums  and  foliage  plants.  Second,  Lord  Rodney,  with  a  good 
group,  but  heavier  than  the  premier  one.  Mr,  Morrow  also  staged  a 
fine  lot  of  wreaths,  crosses,  cut  flowers,  and  plants  not  for  competition, 
la  the  cut  bloom  classes  C.  Lee  Campbell,  Esq.,  Glewston  Court, 
Ross,  secured  first  place  for  twenty-four  blooms,  with  C.  Davis,  Mrs.  R.  W. 
Caldwell,  Mrs.  C.  H.  Payne,  Madame  Carnot,  Florence  Davis,  Hairy 
Wonder  (excellent).  Commandant  Bluiset,  Etoile  de  Lyon,  Silver  King, 
Niveus,  Viviand  Morel,  W.  H,  Lincoln,  R.  Cannell,  Princess  of  Wale?, 
Baron  Hirsch,  Miss  Campbell,  Empress  of  India,  Lord  Wolseley,  Flora 
Macdonald,  Brookleigh  Gem,  M.  A.  Haggas,  Mrs.  Heal,  Madame  Darrier, 
and  Prince  Alfred.  Second,  J.  Rankin,  Esq.,  M.P.,  Brywyn,  Here¬ 
ford  ;  and  third,  P.  F.  Phillips,  Esq.,  Whitfield.  For  twelve 
incurved  Lord  Rodney  was  first,  followed  by  P,  F.  Phillips,  Esq.,  and 
J.  Rankin.  Esq.,  in  the  order  named.  For  twelve  Japanese  Robert 
Moreton,  Esq.,  Ludlow,  was  a  splendid  first ;  second.  Lord  Rodney  ; 
third,  P.  F.  Puillips,  Esq.  Lord  Rodney  and  Mr.  R.  Morrow  were  the 
most  successful  in  table  decorations,  taking  the  prizes  as  named  with 
very  tasteful  arrangements, 
'  In  the  Grape  classes  P.  F.  Phillips  was  first  with  Gros  Colman  for 
