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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
November  21,  1895. 
exhibited  to  what  extent  and  usefulness  this  flower  is  capable  from  a 
decorative  point  of  view.  The  only  point  that  could  be  urged  against 
the  groups  was  a  slight  want  of  coloured  blooms,  just  one  here  and 
there  to  brighten  up  the  yellow  and  white  would  no  doubt  have  added 
to  the  effect.  The  blooms  would  have  done  credit  to  many  stands,  so 
fine  were  they,  and  were  lightly  dispersed  among  suitable  foliage  plants, 
such  as  Crotons  and  Palms.  The  idea  was  to  create  mound-like  groups 
in  a  free  and  graceful  manner,  thus  avoiding  the  too  frequently  seen 
sloping  flat  bank.  The  next  best  group,  and  a  handsome  one,  was 
arranged  by  the  Hull  Corporation  Park  gardeners.  This  public  body 
could  not,  however,  take  any  prize,  but  the  judges  were  emphatic  as  to 
the  intrinsic  merit  of  the  exhibit,  and  they  will  be  glad  to  learn  that  a 
handsome  honorarium  has  been  granted  by  the  Society  to  the  three 
men  who  assisted  in  growing  the  plants  and  displaying  them  so 
effectively.  Mr.  F.  Deering,  gardener  to  Mr.  E.  Poulson,  The  Nurseries, 
Hull  Koad,  Cottingham,  was  awarded  the  second,  and  Mr.  G,  Cottam,  jun., 
Alma  Gardens,  .Cottingham,  the  third  prize  for  highly  creditable 
arrangements  of  well-grown  plants. 
In  the  centre  of  the  hall  were  arranged  three  groups  of  miscellaneous 
plants  arranged  for  effect  in  a  space  of  100  square  feet.  Mr.  G.  Wilson, 
gardener  to  Sir  J.  Eeckitt,  Bart.,  Swanland  Manor,  Brough,  was 
distinctly  ahead  with  one  of  the  flnest  arrangements  of  plants  in  such 
a  small  space  that  could  possibly  be  found.  The  Crotons  were  marvels 
of  culture,  from  3  to  5  feet  high,  single  stems,  and  clothed  to  the  base 
with  richly  coloured  leaves.  These  standing  on  small  mounds  were 
displayed  to  the  best  advantage.  From  the  centre  of  a  mound  at  each 
end  towered  healthy  half-specimen  Palms,  Kentia  Fosteriana  ;  the 
mounds  were  clothed  with  Calanthe  Veitchi,  C.  vestita  oculata. 
Asparagus,  and  Ferns.  The  base  between  the  mounds  was  covered  with 
Orchids,  small  Palms,  Crotons,  Ferns,  and  Pandanus  Veitchi,  all  most 
suitable  for  the  purpo.se.  Mr.  Murchison  was  a  most  creditable  second, 
this  group  only  lacking  the  boldness  of  effect  of  the  premier. 
The  classes  devoted  to  ladies  only,  as  previously  noted,  were 
interesting.  A  piece  of  challenge  plate  was  offered  as  first  prize  for  the 
best  dressed  dessert  table,  8  feet  by  4  feet,  completely  laid  out  for  six 
persons  with  Chrysanthemums  and  any  kind  of  foliage.  Four  entered, 
the  first  prize  being  awarded  to  Mrs.  F.  Topham,  Hotham  Hall,  Brougb, 
for  a  pleasing  arrangement  of  yellow  and  terra  cotta  coloured  single- 
flowered  varieties  agreeably  associated  with  Eulalias  and  Grasses. 
Four  small  plants  of  Cocos  Weddelliana  were  employed,  one  at  each 
corner  of  the  table.  Mrs.  T.  Fawley  Judge,  Helmsley,  Cottingham,  was 
a  good  second,  the  centrepiece  being  rather  too  heavily  dressed  at  the 
base;  Mrs.  H.  Leonard,  Preston,  Hull,  third.  The  best  hand  bouquet 
came  from  Miss  Lynette  Harland,  Wolfreton  Lodge,  Kirk  Ella;  the 
second  prize  falling  to  Miss  F.  M.  Judge,  Brooklands,  Newland  Park, 
Hull,  and  the  third  to  Mrs.  Mackrill  Thwaite,  Cottingham.  Messrs. 
Perkins,  Coventry,  were  awarded  premier  honour  for  table  bouquets, 
exhibited  in  their  usual  form. 
We  are  glad  to  learn  that  Mr.  Wheatley,  the  winner  of  the  challenge 
cup  in  the  group  class,  has  promised  another  twenty-guinea  cup  for 
competition  in  the  same  class  next  year. 
BARNSLEY. — Noyembee  13th  and  14th. 
The  ninth  exhibition  was  held  in  the  Harvey  Institute,  and  proved 
to  be  the  best  held  by  the  Society.  The  open  classes  exhibits  of  cut 
blooms  were  especially  good,  and  the  local  class  exhibitors  give  evidence 
of  marked  improvement  on  their  previous  efforts. 
The  first  prize  for  twenty-four  distinct  varieties,  twelve  Japs,  twelve 
incurved,  in  the  open  class  was  won  by  J.  Brocklebank,  Esq,,  Woolton, 
Liverpool  (gardener,  Mr.  J.  Vaughan).  The  Japanese  stand  carried 
massive  fresh  specimens  as  follows  : — Van  den  Heede,  Madame  Carnot 
(exceedingly  fine),  Mrs.  H.  Payne,  C.  Davis,  G.  W,  Childs,  W.  H.  Lincoln, 
E.  Molyneux,  Viviand  Morel,  Madame  Octave  Mirbeau,  Mons.  Bernard, 
T.  Wilkins ;  incurved  —  Emily  Dale,  John  Doughty,  Lord  Alcester, 
Queen  of  England,  John  Salter,  Princess  of  Wales,  Baron  Hirsch, 
Empress  of  India,  Brookleigh  Gem,  C.  H.  Curtis  (in  fine  form),  Madame 
Darrier,  Violet  Tomlin,  all  fine  solid  fresh  blooms.  The  second  prize  was 
won  with  good  stands  by  J.  D.  Ellis,  Esq.,  Sparkin,  Worksop  (gardener, 
Mr.  Alderman).  His  finest  blooms  Harman  Payne,  Duke  of  York, 
Princess  May.  The  incurved  included  a  superb  specimen  of  Robert 
Cannell.  The  third  prize  was  obtained  by  C.  H.  Simpson,  Esq., 
Ackworth  Moor  Top  (gardener,  Thos.  Ketchell). 
For,  twelve  incurved  Mr.  Vaughan  was  again  to  the  front  with 
Queen  of  England,  Emily  Dale,  Empress  of  India,  .John  Salter,  Golden 
Empress,  C.  B.  Whitnall,  Baron  Hirsch,  R.  C.  Kingston,  Princess  of 
Wales,  Brookleigh  Gem,  Robert  Petfield,  Mrs.  Heale.  The  second  prize 
went  to  R.  H,  Jones,  Esq.,  Badsworth  Hall  (gardener,  J.  Findlay)  ;  the 
third  prize  to  Messrs.  Johnson  &  Wheeler,  Chesterfield.  For  twelve 
Japanese  Mr.  Vaughan  again  secured  first  prize  with  Mrs.  C.  H.  Payne, 
Primrose  League,  E.  Molyneux,  Viviand  Morel,  W.  H.  Lincoln,  Colonel 
W.  B.  Smith,  Th4r5se  Rey,  Duke  of  York,  G.  W,  Childs,  Rose  Wynne, 
Mrs.  F.  Jameson,  Sunflower.  Mr.  Findlay  was  second,  and  Mr. 
M.  Alderman  third.  Twelve  reflexed. — First  prize,  Mrs.  G.  J.  Burnley, 
Birthwaite  Hall,  Barnsley  (gardener,  Mr.  A.  Popplewell)  ;  second  prize, 
Mr.  Ketchell.  Stands  for  twelve  Anemones  were  exceptionally  fine.  First, 
Mr.  J.  Vaughan  ;  second,  Mr.  Ketchell. 
Special  challenge  cup  value  12  guineas,  open  to  exhibitors  within  a 
radius  of  eight  miles  of  Barnsley,  for  twenty-four  cut  blooms,  twelve 
Japanese  and  twelve  incurved,  not  less  than  eight  varieties,  nor  more 
than  two  blooms  of  one  variety.  The  competition  between  the  first  and 
second  prize  was  exceedingly  close,  Mr.  Ketchell  eventually  winning 
with  fine  specimens  as  follbws  : — Japanese — Hairy  Wonder,  Dorothy 
Shea,  Viviand  Morel,  G,  C.  Schwabe,  Mrs.  H.  Payne,  Th^r^se  Rey, 
Good  Gracious,  Mdlle.  Therese  Rey,  C.  Davis,  Louise,  Peter 
Blair.  The  second  prize  went  to  Mrs.  H.  L.  Jones,  Elmsale  Lodge 
(gardener,  Mr.  Thos.  Dunn),  whose  Japanese  blooms  were  somewhat 
lighter  than  those  in  the  winning  prize  stand. 
Groups  of  plants,  miscellaneous,  first  prize,  Mrs.  Fox,  Hcnbro  Hill, 
Barnsley  (gardener.  Mr.  T.  Balanger)  ;  second.  Rev.  Elmhirst  (gardener, 
W.  Hancocke).  Groups  of  Chrysanthemums,  first  prize  and  National 
Chrysanthemum  Society’s  certificate,  C.  Lingard,  Esq.,  Barnsley, 
(gardener,  Mr.  C.  Winter)  ;  second,  J.  H.  Gratton,  Esq.  (gardener,  Mr. 
C.  H.  Ridley)  ;  third,  Mrs.  F.  Crossley,  Barnsley. 
LEWES. — November  13th  and  14th. 
A  VERY  pretty  little  show  was  held  here  in  the  Town  Hall  and  Corn 
Exchange,  the  cut  flowers  being  of  good  quality.  For  twelve  large- 
flowered  plants,  untrained,  Mr.  Smith,  gardener  to  C.  M.  Kemp,  Esq., 
Bedford  Lodge,  Lewes,  was  well  in  front.  By  far  the  best  group  in  a 
space  not  exceeding  60  square  feet  was  put  up  by  Mr.  C.  Fennell, 
gardener  to  Mrs.  Thorne,  The  Grange,  Lewes,  but  the  plants  were 
arranged  too  loosely.  A  group  of  Ferns  with  stove  and  greenhouse 
plants  was  an  attractive  feature,  Mr.  Adams,  gardener  to  the  Rev.  Sir 
G.  Shiffner,  Coombe  Place,  being  just  in  front  of  Mr.  W.  Head,  gardener 
to  A.  Russell,  Esq.,  great  taste  was  apparent  in  both  groups. 
Cut  Flowers. — The  strongest  competition  of  the  show  lay  here.  For 
twenty-four  Japanese,  Mr.  J.  Harwood  just  passed  Mr.  A.  Slaughter  in 
a  very  strong  class.  Mr.  J.  Heasman,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Oxley,  Turner’s  Hill, 
was  a  good  first  for  twenty-four  incurves,  and  Mr.  C.  Sayers,  gardener 
to  the  Misses  Cook,  Nutley,  first  for  twelve  varieties  of  incurved.  For 
twelve  Japanese,  Mr.  A.  Slaughter,  Jarvis  Villa,  Steyning,  put  up  a 
grand  lot,  Mrs.  C.  H.  Payne,  Madame  Rozain,  and  Waban  being 
particularly  good.  Mr.  J.  Coles,  gardener  to  H.  F.  Walker,  Esq., 
Balcombe.  beat  Mr.  Slaughter  in  an  extra  strong  class  for  six  Japanese, 
having  Mdlle,  T.  Rey,  Mrs.  Carnot,  and  Lord  Brooke  in  grand  form. 
Mr.  J.  R.  Heasman  was  first  for  six  distinct,  incurved.  Mr.  J.  Hopkins, 
gardener  to  Mrs.  Thornton,  High  Cross,  Framfield,  putting  up  a  grand 
lot  of  Empress  of  India  in  a  class  for  six  incurved  of  one  variety.  Mr. 
A.  Slaughter  won  for  six  Japanese  in  a  strong  amateurs’  class. 
Fruit  was  not  so  good  or  so  numerous  as  we  expected  this  season. 
The  best  Grapes  were  Muscat  of  Alexandria  from  Mr.  C.  Watkins, 
gardener  to  W.  L.  Christy,  Esq.,  Glynebourne,  who  was  well  in  front  of 
several  stands  of  black  varieties.  Mr.  G.  Helman,  gardener  to  Lord 
Gage,  Firle,  was  in  front  for  three  dishes  of  dessert  Apples,  and  Mr. 
G.  Mercer,  High  Street,  Lewes,  for  a  similar  quantity  of  dessert  PearS. 
Mr.  G.  Helman,  gardener  to  Lord  Gage,  Firle,  had  the  best  collection 
of  vegetables  in  the  open  classes,  and  was  also  first  in  a  special  class 
from  Messrs.  Sutton  &  Sons,  Reading.  Mr.  J.  McBean  &  Sons,  Cooks- 
bridge,  had  a  good  stand  of  small  Orchids  and  table  plants,  and  Messrs. 
Woollard  &  Son,  Lewes,  a  collection  of  shrubs,  greenhouse  plants,  and 
fruit. 
LEIGHTON  BUZZARD.— November  14th. 
Although  the  Corn  Exchange  at  Leighton  has  a  large  hall  and 
there  is  also  a  good  room  available  besides,  the  space  at  the  command  of 
the  Committee  appears  to  he  insufficient  for  either  exhibits  or  visitors. 
Certainly,  though  the  Society  issues  a  small  schedule  and  dees  not  offer 
extravagant  prizes,  the  exhibition  obtained  last  week  was  very  satis¬ 
factory  both  as  regards  the  number  and  quality  of  the  plants,  flowers, 
fruit,  and  vegetables.  The  special  feature  of  the  show  was,  however, 
afforded  by  the  decorative  classes  provided  for  arrangements  of 
Chrysanthemums  and  other  flowers  with  autumn  foliage  in  stands, 
baskets,  and  bouquets.  There  were  numerous  exhibits  in  each  class, 
some  very  tasteful  others  quite  the  opposite.  Altogether  a  large  space 
was  occupied  by  these  classes  in  the  upper  hall,  but  we  cannot  refer  to 
them  in  detail,  but  the  baskets  were  the  most  pleasing,  one  of  the  tables, 
in  which  bronze  Chrysanthemums  with  Croton  leaves  were  freely  used, 
was  effective.  The  chief  prizes  were  taken  by  Mrs.  Hancock,  Berk- 
hamstead ;  Miss  Gibson,  Linslade ;  Mrs.  M.  E.  P.  Bassett,  Mrs.  E. 
Sherman,  and  Miss  Capper. 
Amongst  the  cut  blooms,  which  were  fresh  and  bright,  but  not 
remarkable  in  other  respects,  the  leading  class  was  for  twenty-four 
blooms  of  not  less  than  twelve  varieties,  with  no  stipulation  as  to  what 
section  should  be  represented  ;  in  consequence  the  stands  were  very 
mixed,  and  such  a  class  is  rarely  satisfactory  either  to  competitors  or 
judges.  Major  Benning,  Dunstable,  was  awarded  the  first  prize,  and 
included  some  fine  Japanese  amongst  his  blooms,  one  example  of 
Viviand  Morel  being  particularly  handsome.  W.  W.  Ostler,  Esq., 
Dunstable,  was  a  close  second  ;  and  E.  E.  Dymond,  Esq.,  Aspley  Guise, 
was  third  for  well-grown  blooms.  Major  Benning  was  again  first  with 
twelve  Japanese,  followed  by  Mr.  E.  E.  Dymond  and  Mr.  Carter  Wren, 
Luton.  These  competitors  carried  off  several  more  prizes,  and  others 
who  were  successful  were  Mr.  E.  Edwards,  Mr.  W.  Pratt,  and  Mr. 
G.  L.  B.  Calcott,  who  won  the  silver-gilt  medal  given  by  Mr.  H.  J. 
Jones  of  Lewisham  for  the  best  cut  blooms  in  the  amateur  classes. 
Plants  and  groups  were  not  very  numerous,  but  the  best  were  staged  by 
Mr.  W.  Tompkins,  gardener  to  Francis  Bassett,  Esq.  ;  Mr.  Carter  King, 
and  Mr.  J.  Tindall. 
Apples  and  Pears  were  represented  by  good  fruits  from  Mr.  A. 
Macnamara  (Billington),  Mr.  F.  Poland,  Mr.  E.  Edw’ards,  Mr.  F.  Willis, 
and  Mr.  G.  B.  Tait.  Messrs,  Lane  &  Son,  Berkhamsted,  also  co.ntributed 
a  large  collection  of  fine  Apples  in  many  varieties. 
Vegetables  were  extremely  well  shown,  and  the  competition  was  so 
