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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
November  21, 1896. 
'Charles  Gibson,  Mrs.  Heales,  Hero  of  Stoke  Newington,  and  Mrs.  N. 
Davis. 
In  the  class  for  twenty-four  blooms,  twelve  incurved  and  twelve 
Japanese,  Mr.  W.  Mease  was  again  well  to  the  front  with  a  grand 
exhibit.  The  best  blooms  were  Duke  of  York,  Golden  Gate,  Etoile  de 
Lyon,  Mdlle.  T.  Eey,  Charles  Davis,  W,  Tunnington,  Major  BonafEon, 
Golden  Empress,  and  Kobert  Cannell.  Mr.  A.  Ratcliff,  gardener  to 
D.  B.  Johnstone,  Esq.,  Kingston-on-Thames,  was  a  creditable  second. 
For  twelve  distinct,  incurved,  Mr.  Ratcliff  was  an  easy  first ;  Mr. 
J.  Wright,  gardener  to  H.  A.  Tuffen,  Esq.,  The  Grove,  Wimbledon  Park, 
second  ;  and  Mr.  Bently,  gardener  to  Captain  Bosworth,  Cedar  Court, 
Roehampton,  third.  For  twelve  Japanese,  distinct,  Mr.  A.  Alderman, 
gardener  to  C.  Czarnikow,  Esq.,  Effingham  Hill,  Dorking,  gained  the  first 
prize  with  good  blooms  of  Beauty  of  Castlewood,  Sunflower,  Mdlle.  T.  Rey, 
and  Viviand  Morel.  Mr.  A.  Skeggs,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Down,  Copse 
Hill,  Wimbledon,  was  a  good  second  ;  and  Mr.  J.  Wright  third. 
The  competition  was  keen  in  the  class  for  six  Japanese  in  one  variety. 
Mr.  G.  Mileham,  gardener  to  A.  T.  Miller,  Esq.,  Emlyn  House,  Leather- 
head,  being  first  with  a  grand  stand  of  Robert  Owen  ;  Mr.  A.  Alderman 
a,  close  second  with  Mdlle.  Marie  Hoste  ;  and  Mr.  A.  Ratcliff  third  with 
Etoile  de  Lyon.  For  six  reflexed  Mr.  Mease  was  first  with  a  superb 
stand,  Mr.  A.  Alderman  second,  and  Mr.  Bently  third.  For  twelve 
Pompons  Mr.  J.  Wright  was  first,  Mr.  Bently  second,  and  Mr.  W.  Thornton 
third.  Mr.  G.  P.  Clark,  Hitchin,  was  placed  first  for  twelve  distinct 
Japanese  with  a  splendid  stand;  E.  H.  Douset,  Esq.,  second;  Mr. 
J.  Brown  third. 
Groups  were  grand.  In  the  class  for  one  arranged  in  a  space  of 
10  square  feet,  Mr,  S.  Mynett,  gardener  to  J.  Carlisle,  Esq.,  Ashburton 
House,  Putney  Heath,  was  first  with  a  beautiful  arrangement  of  superb 
blooms.  Mr.  A.  Newell,  gardener  to  Sir  Edwin  Saunders,  Fairlawn, 
Wimbledon,  second.  Mr.  E.  Bradford,  gardener  tq  W.  Hope  Hall,  Esq., 
Addington,  Wimbledon,  third  ;  and  Mr.  W.  Thornton,  gardener  to  T.  B. 
•Crocker,  Esq.,  Fraxmont,  fourth. 
Some  splendid  fruits  were  shown  both  in  and  out  of  competition, 
while  berried  plants  and  miscellaneous  plants  attracted  attention  by  the 
excellent  culture  that  was  apparent,  A  charming  exhibit  “  not  for 
■competition,”  was  arranged  by  Messrs.  D.  S.  Thomson  &  Sons,  Wimbledon, 
and  comprised  bouquets  and  floral  designs. 
WINCHESTER. — November  14th  and  15th. 
The  thirteenth  annual  autumn  exhibition  was  held  in  the  Guildhall, 
and  proved  very  successful.  The  plants  displayed  a  marked  improvement 
■over  last  year  ;  the  classes  for  ladies  made  quite  an  imposing  feature,  so 
well  were  they  displayed.  The  arrangements  were  all  that  could  be 
desired  in  the  able  hands  of  Mr.  C.  Shenton,  the  experienced  Hon. 
Secretary,  aided  by  a  Committee  of  practical  men. 
Cut  blooms  formed  the  most  important  part  of  the  show.  The 
principal  class  was  that  for  forty-eight,  twenty -four  incurved  or  reflexed, 
and  the  same  number  of  Japanese,  in  not  less  than  thirty-six  varieties. 
The  challenge  cup  and  £7  was  the  first  prize  offered,  and  four  com¬ 
peted.  Mr.  Neville,  gardener  to  F.  W.  Flight,  Esq.,  Cornstiles,  Twyford, 
Winchester  was  placed  first  with  medium  sized,  neatly  staged  blooms  of 
the  following  varieties  : — Japanese  :  Madame  Carnot,  G.  C.  Schwabe, 
Mrs.  C.  H.  Payne,  Duchess  of  Wellington,  Viviand  Morel,  John  Machan, 
International,  Colonel  W,  B.  Smith,  Mdlle  Th^iese  Rey,  Mrs.  Seward, 
M.  Panckoucke,  Madame  M.  Hoste,  P.  Borel,  Mrs.  C.  Wheeler,  Madame 
Ad.  Chatin,  Eva  Knowles,  Souvenir  de  Petite  Aimie,  and  Thomas 
Hewitt.  Incurved  :  Queen  of  England,  R.  Petfield,  E.  C.  Kingston, 
Madame  Darrier,  M.  C.  Martignac,  C.  H.  Curtis,  Empress  of  India, 
Golden  Empress,  Princess  of  Wales,  Prince  Alfred,  Mrs.  Coleman,  Mr. 
J.  Murray,  Lady  Hardinge,  Mrs.  N.  Davis,  Alfred  Lyne,  Mrs.  W.  Ship- 
■man,  Brookleigh  Gem,  and  Miss  M.  A.  Haggas.  Mr.  J.  Agate,  The 
Nurseries,  Havant,  was  a  close  second.  Mr.  N.  Molyneux,  gardener  to 
J.  C.  Gamier,  Esq.,  Eookesbury  Park,  Fareham,  an  exceedingly  close 
third. 
In  the  class  for  twenty-four  Japanese,  in  not  less  than  eighteen 
varieties,  Mr.  J.  Bowerman,  gardener  to  C.  Hoare,  Esq.,  Hackwood 
Park,  Basingstoke,  was  distinctly  ahead  of  all  others,  staging  perhaps 
the  finest  blooms  in  the  show.  G.  C.  Schwabe,  Mrs.  G.  Gordon,  The 
Queen  (especially  fine),  Etoile  de  Lyon,  H.  Jacotot  fils,  J.  W.  Moor¬ 
man,  Golden  Gate,  Viviand  Morel,  and  C.  Davis  were  his  best  blooms. 
Mr.  Neville  second.  Mr.  Trinder,  gardener  to  Sir  H.  Mildmay, 
Dogmersfield  Park,  Winchfield,  third.  For  twelve  incurved  Mr. 
N.  Molyneux  won  premier  position  somewhat  easily  with  fully  developed 
blooms  of  Golden  Queen  of  England,  Lord  Alcester,  C.  H.  Curtis,  C.  B. 
Whitnall,  and  Lady  Dorothy  as  his  best.  Mr.  Neville  second.  For 
twelve  Japanese,  distinct,  Mr.  G.  Best,  gardener  to  F.  D.  Leyland,  Esq., 
The  Vine,  Basingstoke,  was  an  easy  first  prizewinner.  Mr.  Inglefield, 
gardener  to  Sir  J.  Kelk,  Bart.,  Tedworth,  Marlborough,  second.  Mr. 
E.  Carr,  gardener  to  W.  A.  Gillett,  Esq.,  Fair  Oak  Park,  Bishopstoke, 
third.  Mr.  Neville  won  premier  position  in  the  classes  for  six  incurved 
blooms  of  the  “  Queen  ”  class,  and  a  similar  number  excluding  the 
section  named. 
Chrysanthemum  plants  were  well  represented  in  the  class  for  the 
best  collection  arranged  in  a  space  8  feet  by  7  feet.  Mr.  G.  H.  Street, 
gardener  to  Rev.  Dr.  Fearon,  The  College,  Winchester,  was  first.  The 
plants  were  d'warf,  well  clothed  with  healthy  foliage,  and  carrying  really 
exhibition  blooms.  Mr.  T.  F.  Wodehouse,  Winchester,  second.  For 
■eight  plants,  distinct,  any  section  suitable  for  conservatory  decoration, 
in  pots  not  exceeding  9  inches  in  diameter,  Mr.  G.  Adams,  gardener  to 
Col.  F.  Dickens,  Blackbridge  House,  Winchester,  won  first  prize.  Messrs. 
H.  &  J.  Vane,  Chilworth,  Romsey,  fairly  swept  the  boards  with  specimen 
trained  plants,  taking  all  the  first  prizes  with  creditable  examples  in  the 
various  sections. 
The  classes  devoted  to  ladies  were  an  interesting  feature.  For  the 
most  tastefully  arranged  stand  of  Chrysanthemums  and  other  flowers 
Miss  Colson,  Shawford,  was  placed  first  with  a  pleasing  arrangement  ; 
Mrs.  Whitlock,  Manor  Farm,  Dean,  second  ;  Miss  Elsie  Wadmore, 
Basingstoke,  third.  Miss  Nelly  Owen,  Basingstoke,  won  premier  honours 
for  the  best  arrangement  of  hardy  shrubs,  Ferns,  and  Grasses  suitable 
for  table  decoration  ;  Miss  Elsie  Wadmore  second.  Fruit  and  vegetables 
were  creditable  to  all  concerned. 
Mr.  E.  Molyneux,  gardener  to  W.  H.  Myers,  Esq.,  M.P.,  Swanmore 
Park,  Bishop’s  Waltham,  sent  a  collection  of  cut  Chrysanthemums 
of  excellent  qualify,  being  equal  to  anything  seen  in  the  competitive 
stands.  The  Japanese  varieties  were  large,  fresh,  and  well  staged.  The 
bunches  arranged  in  vases  were  most  effective.  Mr.  Agate  received  a 
certificate  of  merit  for  a  box  of  single-flowered  varieties,  which  were 
much  admired.  Mr.  B.  Ladhams,  The  Nurseries,  Shirley,  Southampton, 
had  a  pleasing  collection  of  wreaths,  crosses,  and  bouquets  ;  as  also  had 
Mr.  Julien  St.  Arabin.  Belmont  Nurseries,  St.  Denys.  Mr.  Miles, 
gardener  to  W.  Perkins,  Esq.,  Portswood,  Southampton,  had  an  interesting 
exhibit  of  Apples  ;  Mr.  E.  Hillier,  nurseryman,  Winchester,  a  collection 
of  Apples  and  shrubs.  Messrs.  Jeffrey  &  Co.,  Winchester,  sent  a 
pleasing  group  of  miscellaneous  plants  also,  not  for  competition. 
EDINBURGH. — November  14th,  15th,  and  16th. 
The  Waverley  Market  was,  as  usual,  the  site  for  holding  the  annual 
autumn  exhibition  of  the  Scottish  Horticultural  Association,  which  in 
every  respect  was  a  magnificent  success.  Not  only  were  the  exhibits 
far  in  excess  in  numbers  over  anything  previously  held,  but  the  quality 
throughout  was  of  a  much  higher  character.  Especially  was  this 
noticeable  in  the  plant  classes.  Cut  blooms  were  a  remarkable  feature, 
no  less  than  2800  being  staged  for  the  valuable  prizes  offered.  Fruit, 
as  is  customary  here,  was  an  exhibition  in  itself.  The  same  remark 
applies  equally  to  the  vegetables.  The  management  of  this  enterprising 
Society  is  excellent. 
Cut  blooms  are  undoubtedly  the  chief  feature.  The  principal  class 
is  that  for  forty-eight  Japanese,  distinct,  for  which  the  City  of  Edinburgh 
prize — a  piece  of  plate  value  £20 — is  given,  with  other  prizes  cf  £12, 
£8,  £5,  and  £3.  Seven  competed,  making  a  fine  display.  Mr.  W.  H. 
Lees,  gardener  to  F.  A.  Bevan,  Esq.,  Trent  Park,  New  Barnet,  Herts, 
followed  up  his  English  successes  by  taking  this  coveted  trophy  with, 
perhaps,  the  finest  stand  of  blooms  that  has  ever  been  staged.  As  giving 
some  idea  as  to  its  merits,  judged  by  the  six-point  standard,  no  less  than 
212  points  were  gained  by  these  forty-eight  blooms.  Not  only  were  they 
large,  but  were  exceptionally  bright  and  capitally  staged.  The  varieties 
were  Madame  Carnot  (premier  bloom),  Sunflower,  Mrs.  C.  H.  Payne, 
C.  Shrimpton  (rich).  Lady  Saunders,  Viviand  Morel,  Edwin  Molyneux, 
Madame  Ad.  Moulin,  Van  den  Heede,  M.  Panckoucke,  C.  Davis,  Inter¬ 
national,  Phoebus,  Eeine  d’Angleterre,  Mrs.  W.  H.  Lees,  Mrs.  C.  Wheeler, 
Etoile  de  Lyon  (grand),  Madame  M.  Ricoud,  Mephisto,  Mrs.  F.  Jameson, 
J.  Shrimpton,  Miss  Rita  Schroeter,  Wilfred  Marshall,  Primrose  League, 
Waban,  G.  0.  Schwabe,  Madame  Ad.  Chatin,  M.  Girond,  Beauty  of 
Castlewood,  Duchess  of  Wellington,  Richard  Dean,  Rose  Wynne,  Jules 
Ferry,  Mdlle.  Th^.^se  Rey,  H.  Jacotot  fils,  Madame  Octavie  Mirbeau, 
Colonel  Chase,  G.  W.  Childs,  Souvenir  de  Amie  Petite,  Mons.  Ch.  Molin, 
Mdlle.  M.  A.  de  Galbert,  Florence  Davis,  Beaufd  de  Toulousaine,  Mrs. 
W.  J.  Godfrey,  M.  Grayer,  Niveus,  President  Borel,  and  Mutual  Friend. 
Mr.  J,  Beisant,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Armitstead,  Castle  Huntly,  Longforgan, 
was  a  grand  second.  His  blooms  were  not  extra  large,  but  beautifully 
fresh  and  well  staged.  Mr.  J.  Carruthers,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Fleming, 
Hill  wood,  Corstorphine,  a  good  third  ;  Mr.  D.  Nicol,  gardener  to  J.  W. 
Bell,  Esq.,  Rossie,  Forgandenny,  fourth. 
The  Scottish  challenge  cup  with  £5  is  the  leading  prize  in  the  class 
for  twenty-four  Japanese,  distinct,  open  to  Scottish  gardeners  only, 
brought  sixteen  stands.  Mr.  D.  Nicoll  secured  the  first  position  with  a 
really  good  stand  of  blooms.  Viscountess  Hambledon,  C.  Davis,  Viviand 
Morel,  E.  Molyneux,  G.  C.  Schwabe,  M.  Blenkiron,  Mdlle.  T.  Rey,  were 
the  most  conspicuous  varieties.  Mr.  Beisant  was  an  exceptionally  close 
second.  Mr.  Alexander,  gardener  to  A.  C.  Stuart,  Esq.,  Eaglescairnie, 
Haddington,  third.  For  twelve  Japanese,  distinct,  sixteen  competed, 
the  premier  award  going  to  Mr.  J.  Carruthers  for  an  even  stand  of 
blooms.  Mr.  J.  Day,  gardener  to  C.  J.  Massey,  Esq.,  Galloway  House, 
Garliestown,  second  ;  and  Mr.  J.  Martin,  gardener  to  T.  W.  Swinburne, 
Esq.,  Corndean  Hall,  Winchcombe,  third.  The  class  for  six  Japanese, 
distinct,  was  an  exceptionally  strong  one,  no  less  than  twenty-seven 
entered.  Mr.  G.  Chaplin,  gardener  to  R.  Cunningham,  Esq.,  South 
Oswald  Road,  Bdinburg)i,  secured  the  coveted  position  with  extremely 
fine  blooms  :  Mr.  Day  second  ;  Mr.  Addison,  gardener  to  Hugh  Steven, 
Esq.,  Blackhouse,  Skelmorlie,  third.  For  six  Japanese,  white,  any 
variety,  Mr.  L,  Geddes,  gardener  to  G.  Elder,  Esq.,  Knock  Castle,  Largs, 
was  first  with  Avalanche.  Mr.  A.  Smith,  gardener  to  G.  Carmichael, 
Esq.,  Taymount,  Broughty  Ferry,  second.  Mr.  Carruthers  third.  Mr. 
Geddes  secured  premier  position  for  six  yellow,  with  W.  H.  Lincoln. 
Mr.  T.  Mackie,  gardener  to  W.  Hope,  Esq.,  Luffness,  Drem,  won  premier 
place  for  six  any  crimson  Japanese. 
Incurved  varieties  were  well  represented;  For  twelve  Mr.  J.  Clark 
gardener  to  F.  S.  Roberts,  Esq.,  Bannerfield,  Selkirk,  was  a  long  way 
ahead  of  the  other  seven  competitors,  staging  really  grand  blooms  of 
