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CHRYSANTHEMUM  SHOWS. 
EXMOUTH. — Oct.  27th  and  28th. 
The  season  being  late,  groups  wire  not  so  numerous  as  formerly,  five 
being  the  number  instead  of  the  usual  eight  or  nine.  The  best  wss 
undoubtedly  that  arranged  by  General  Rocfe,  C.B.  Magnificent  flowers  of 
Australian  Gold,  M.  Chenon  de  Leehe,  Pride  of  Madford,  and  Belle  Mauve 
were  seen.  Unfortunately  the  setting  up  was  not  of  the  best.  The  second 
prize  was  awarded  to  Mrs.  Gresswell  'gardener,  Mr.  Ivingcote).  In  the 
semicircles.  Col.  Lloyd  (gardener,  Mr.  Hitchcock),  took  the  first  for  a  nicely 
arranged  group  of  plants,  but  the  blooms  were  generally  too  dull,  and 
preference  was  freely  expressed  for  the  second  prize  group,  where 
the  flowers  were  fresher  and  cleaner.  This  was  shown  by  Henry 
Hodgson,  Esq. 
Cut  blooms  in  the  open  classes  were  of  slightly  less  weight  than  are 
usually  shown  at  Exmouth,  although  the  first  prize  stand  included  some 
fine  flowers  of  Australic,  Pride  of  Exmouth,  M.  Chenon  de  LechG 
Werther,  Mrs.  Mating  Grant,  Simplicity,  and  Mutual  Friend.  H. 
Hammond  Spencer,  Esq.,  Ghndarrab,  Teignmouth,  in  the  class  for  thirty- 
six  Japs  was  the  most  successful,  bis  gardener,  Mr.  Geo.  Foster,  carrying 
off  the  first  prize  ;  second,  Rev.  G.  Lyon,  The  Grove.  Teignmouth  (gardener, 
Mr.  Stiles),  who  exhibited  splendid  examples  of  Phoebus  and  Australian 
Gold  ;  Ihird,  G.  Furneux,  Esq.,  Newton  Abbot  (gardener,  Mr.  Howard). 
For  twelve  Japs,  Air.  G.  Foster  was  again  victorious,  whilst  Air.  J.  Stiles 
was  a  close  second.  Tw  elve  incurved,  first,  Rev.  G.  Lyon  ;  second,  Air. 
Hammond  Spencer. 
In  the  local  classes  for  twelve  Japs,  R.  Gibbons,  Ecq.,  was  first  ; 
second,  Rev.  H.  Clerk  (gardener,  Air.  Pike).  Six  blooms,  white.  Rev.  II. 
Clerk  was  awarded  first  for  rather  poor  examples,  much  better  blooms 
being  shown  by  Mr.  R.  Gibbons  in  the  class  for  six  any  other  colour,  the 
variety  being  Col.  Smith. 
Grapes  were  fairly  well  shown,  Alicantes  being  staged  by  Rev. 
H.  Clerk,  Air.  G.  Alatthew,  and  John  Gordon,  Esq.,  whose  exhibits  were 
placed  in  order  of  names.  The  best  Aluscat  of  Alexandrias  were  shown 
by  the  last-named  competitor.  These  were  nicely  coloured.  Rev.  H.  Clerk 
second  with  larger  bunches,  but  not  so  well  finished. 
For  a  collection  of  twelve  dishes  of  Apples  and  six  of  Pears,  the  first 
prize  was  awarded  to  Richard  Ley,  Esq.,  J.P.  (gardener,  Air.  Ottoway). 
There  were  forty-one  other  classes  allotted  to  fruit,  and  the  principal 
prizewinners  were  A.  F.  T.  Shapland,  Esq.,  Aliss  Goldney,  Miss  Pinchney, 
John  Gordon,  Esq.,  Airs.  Forbes,  Airs.  Stevenson,  R.  Ley,  Esq.,  Rev. 
H.  Clerk,  and  Airs.  Close.  The  table  decoration  classes  were  well  com¬ 
peted  for,  the  first  prize  being  awarded  to  Aliss  LTrquhart  ;  second,  Airs. 
Sherston  Baker.  Several  collections  of  vegetables  contained  good 
samples  of  Scarlet  Runners.  The  Hon.  Alark  Rolle  sent,  not  for  com¬ 
petition,  a  group  of  well-grown  Orchids,  Crotons,  and  other  stove  plants  ; 
also  a  good  collection  of  fruit,  which  included  three  very  fine  bunches  of 
Alicante  Grapes,  Queen  Pines,  and  well-finished  Alelons. 
The  head  of  the  hall  was  occupied  by  an  exhibit  covering  600  super¬ 
ficial  feet  from  the  Exmouth  Nurseries  of  Mr.  W.  J.  Godfrey,  and  was 
comprised,  as  may  be  expected,  of  many  fine  examples  of  the  newest 
Chrysanthemums.  Blooms  of  Reginald  Godfrey,  Autumn  Glory,  President 
Bevan,  and  Le  Grand  Dragon  weie  shown.  The  same  grower  sent  two 
groups  of  the  new  decorative  variety  Ettie  Mitchell,  recently  certificated 
by  the  N.C.S.  and  R.H.S.,  as  well  as  cut  ^Carnations,  plants  of  Cannas, 
cut  blooms  of  Cactus  and  single  Dahlias,  the  whole  being  backed  with 
Palms. 
CROYDON. — November  1st  and  2nd. 
The  eleventh  annual  exhibition  was  held  in  the  Public  Halls.  The 
challenge  cup  class  appeared  to  monopolise  the  attention  of  exhibitors, 
though  all  the  classes  were  well  filled.  We  regret  that  the  pressure  on 
our  space  does  not  admit  the  details  of  the  fruit  and  vegetable  classes, 
which  were  very  fine.  Air.  W.  B.  Beckett,  the  indefatigable  Secretary, 
worked  hard  to  make  everything  as  smooth  as  possible.  Both  the  halls 
were  filled  to  excess,  and  everything  pointed  to  the  success  of  the 
exhibition. 
There  were  eight  competitors  fir  the  challenge  cup,  value  25  guineas, 
and  £4  added  as  first  prize.  It  is  needless  to  say  the  competition  was 
exceedingly  keen.  Air.  M.  E.  Alills,  gardener  to  F.  Lloyd,  Esq.,  Coombe 
House,  Croydon,  proved  to  be  the  victor,  the  stand  was  a  very  fine  one 
throughout.  The  blooms  were — back  row  :  John  Seward,  Australie,  Alad. 
Gustav  Henri,  AI.  Panckoucke,  Lady  Byron,  Mrs.  G.  W.  Palmer,  Alad 
G.  Bruant,  Jos.  Brookes,  John  Seward,  Alad.  Gustav  Henri,  Australie, 
M.  Panckoucke.  Second  row  :  Chas.  Davis,  Emily  Silsbury,  Edwin  Aloly- 
neux,  Alutual  Friend,  Phoebus,  Emily  Silsbury,  M.  Chenon  de  Lhche', 
Alad.  H.  de  Rocheterie,  Sunflower,  G.  C.  Schwabe,  Edith  Tabor,  President 
Borel,  Louise,  Airs.  G.  W.  Palmer,  Graphic,  Royal  Standard,  Phoebus, 
Louise,  Oceana,  Elsie  Teichmann,  and  Edith  Tabor.  Air.  II.  Paddon, 
gardener  to  Col.  Ricardo,  Bramley  Park,  Guildford,  second  with  capital 
blooms  of  Phoebus,  C.  B.  Haywood,  Lady  Ridgway,  Australie,  Mrs. 
W.  Alease,  Primrose  League,  Graphic,  and  E.  Molyneux.  Mr.  W.  King 
gardener  to  J.  Colman,  Esq.,  Gatton  Park,  was  third. 
For  a  group  of  Chrysanthemums,  7  feet  by  9,  Air.  E.  Dove,  gardener 
to  H.  E.  Fry,  Esq.,  Bickley  Hall,  was  placed  first  with  a  very  good 
exhibit.  Air.  C.  Same,  gardener  to  E.  H.  Cotes,  Esq.,  Caterham,  was 
second  with  a  dwarfer  group.  Mr.  C.  Padley,  Southbridge  Road, 
Croydon,  third.  For  six  distinct  plants  of  Japanese  Mr.  J.  Salter, 
gardener  to  F.  Link,  Esq.,  Homedale  Park,  Croydon,  was  placed  first 
with  medium  plants  ;  Air.  G.  H.  Cooperj  Nurseries,  Sydenham  Road, 
Crojdon,  was  second  ;  and  Air.  F.  W.  AVright,  Homesdale  Road,  third. 
There  were  four  competitors  for  eighteen  incurved  blooms,  not  less  than 
twelve  blooms  distinct.  Air.  H.  Paddon  secured  premier  honours  with  a 
very  even  stand.  The  varieties  were  Airs.  It.  C.  Kingston,  Alons  R. 
Bahuant,  Austin  Canned,  Globe  d’Or,  Baron  Hirscb,  Aliss  Ar.  Foster 
Empress  of  India,  Princess  of  Wales,  D.  B  Crane,  Golden  Nugget,  Lucy 
Kendall,  and  Lord  Wolseley.  Air.  W.  King  secured  the  second  position 
with  a  weaker  display,  and  Air.  C.  Lane  was  third.  Air.  E.  Mills  was 
again  placed  first  for  twelve  Japanese,  white,  with  a  very  even  exhibit. 
There  was  a  strong  competition  in  the  class  for  eighteen  Japanese, 
confined  to  the  borough  of  Croydon,  Air.  E.  Alills  again  proving  the 
victor  with  a  very  good  exhibit.  Air.  G.  Prebble,  gardener  to 
M.  Hodgson,  Esq.,  Shirley,  was  second,  and  Air.  R.  Gladwell,  gardener  to 
S.  Smith,  Esq.,  South  Norwood,  third.  For  twelve  incurved  varieties, 
distinct,  Air.  J.  Alunro,  gardener  to  J.  L.  Bucknall,  Esq.,  Beckenham, 
secured  first  with  even  solid  blooms.  Air.  G.  Prebble  was  second, 
and  Air.  A.  Dyer,  gardener  to  F.  Peacock,  Esq.,  third. 
Messrs.  .T.  Cheal&  Sons,  Crawley,  staged  about  seventy-five  dishes  of 
Apples  and  Pears,  making  a  very  noteworthy  exhibit.  Alessrs.  J.  LaiDg 
and  Sons,  Forest  Hill,  staged  a  capital  display  of  fruits,  composed  of  loo 
dishes  of  Apples,  also  a  huge  pyramid  of  fine  fruits,  topped  by  a 
crown  of  Cratmgus  Lelandi.  The  centre  stage  was  also  beautifully 
furnished  by  the  same  firm  with  a  choice  variety  of  foliage  and  autumn 
flowering  plants.  Alessrs.  J.  Peed  &  Sons,  Norwood,  also  staged  a  capital 
collection  of  Apples.  Mr.  ,T.  R.  Box,  West  Wickham,  exhibited  a  good 
collection  of  Apples  and  Pears,  also  some  single  and  double  Begonias. 
Mr.  N.  Davis,  Framfield  Nurseries,  exhibited  some  of  Air.  H.  Weeks’  new 
seedlings,  most  of  which  have  been  already  certificated  by  the  N.C.S.  The 
blooms  were  very  fine,  and  will  doubtless  become  very  popular. 
KINGSTON. — November  1st  and  2nd. 
One  of  the  first  of  the  metropolitan  exhibitions  was  opened  in  the 
Drill  Hall,  Kingston,  on  Tuesday,  but  was  not  equal  to  many  of  the 
previous  efforts  of  this  important  Society.  Groups  were  not  of  particular 
merit,  the  cut  blooms,  with  the  non-competitive  exhibits,  forming  the 
backbone  of  the  Show.  The  cup  class,  in  which  such  great  interest  has 
been  taken  for  a  number  of  years,  was  splendidly  won  by  Air.  King  in  a 
keen  contest  between  four  growers.  Baskets  of  Chrysanthemums  wire 
of  average,  and  some  good  fruit  was  staged. 
For  the  champion  challenge  vase,  value  25  guineas,  four  competitors 
staged,  and  the  contest  between  first  and  second  was  very  keen.  Air.  F. 
King,  gardener  to  A.  F.  Perkins,  Esq.,  Oak  Deane,  Holmwood,  gained  the 
premier  position.  His  Japanese  were  John  Seward,  E.  Alolyneux,  Inter¬ 
national,  C.  Davis,  Aldlle.  Therese  Rey,  Australie  (fine),  Airs.  G.  AY. 
Palmer,  Simplicity,  Lady  Hanham,  Lady  Northcote,  Airs.  C.  Orchard, 
Pride  of  Aladford,  G.  J.  Warren,  Aladame  G.  Bruant,  Mrs.  Alease, 
Phoebus,  President  Nonin,  Alons.  F.  Anrlrfl,  Oceana,  Madame  Carnot 
Alary  Alolyneux,  Edith  Tabor,  Robert  Powell,  and  C.  B.  Haywood.’ 
Incurved— Ala  Perfection,  Ernest  Cannell,  M.  P.  Alartignac,  Lady  Isobe), 
J.  Agate,  Airs.  F.  Foster,  Duchess  of  Fife,  Baron  Hirsch,  C.  H.  Curtis 
(grand),  Perle  Dauphinoise,  Airs.  N.  Alolyneux,  Alons.  R.  Bahuant, 
Globe  d’Or,  Yvonne  Desblanc,  D.  B.  Crane  (good),  Jeanne  d’Arc, 
J.  Pearce,  Empress  of  India,  Brookleigh  Gem,  Lord  Alcester,  Aliss  AI.  a! 
Haggas,  Robert  Petfield,  and  J.  Lambert.  Air.  J.  Hunt,  gardener  to 
Pantia  Ralli,  Esq.,  Ashtead  Park,  Epsom,  was  an  exceedingly  close 
second  ;  in  fact  his  Janacese  were  many  points  above  the  first  prize  stand. 
Pride  of  Aladford,  Ariviand  Alorel,  Australie,  Duke  of  Wellington,  Phoebus] 
Alons.  Panckoucke,  E.  Alolyneux,  Eva  Knowles,  and  Lady  Byron  were 
excellent.  The  best  incurved  were  Duchess  of  Fife,  Baron  Hirsch,  D.  B. 
Crane,  Globe  d’Or,  and  Madame  Darier.  Air.  C.  Smith,  gardener  to 
AVilson  Addison,  Esq..  Norbiton  Place,  Kingston  Hill,  was  third,  and  Air. 
J.  Lock,  gardener  to  C.  S.  Eady,  Esq,,  Weybridge,  fourth. 
For  twelve  incurved,  distinct,  Air.  T.  Caryer,  The  Gardens,  Alden- 
holm,  Weybridge,  was  well  first  with  good  blooms  of  Mr.  T.  Alurray, 
Baron  Hirsch,  Aladame  Darier,  Globe  d’Or,  and  Adolet  Tomlin.  Air! 
T.  French,  gardener  to  Airs.  Barkley,  Ambleside,  AVimbledon  Park,  was 
second.  For  six  incurved,  one  variety,  the  first  prize  was  awarded  to 
Air.  F.  King  with  Duchess  of  Fife  ;  Air.  AAr.  Brett  being  second  with  a 
finer  stand  of  C.  H.  Curtis  ;  and  Mr.  G.  AAr.  Forbes,  gardener  to  Aladame 
Nichols,  Regent  House,  Surbiton,  third  with  Brookleigh  Gem. 
In  the  class  for  twenty-four  Japanese,  distinct,  Air.  J.  F.  AIcLeod, 
gardener  to  J.  P.  Alorgan,  Esq.,  Dover  House,  Roehampton,  was 
deservedly  awarded  the  first  prize  with  a  charming  exhibit.  The  varieties 
comprised  Lady  Ridgway,  Alons.  Panckoucke,  Col.  AAr.  B.  Smith,  Lady 
Oporto  Tait,  and  Aladame  Ph.  Rivoire,  amongst  others.  Mr.  F.  King 
was  second  with  best  blooms  of  Australie,  Mrs.  Alease,  Phoebus,  C.  B. 
Haywood,  and  E.  Alolyneux.  For  twelve  Japanese,  distinct,  the  prize 
went  to  Air.  S.  Read  ;  Air.  A.  Smith,  Roehampton,  being  a  good  second  ; 
and  Air.  Caryer  third.  Six  Japanese,  one  variety,  first  Air.  F.  King 
with  Mdlle.  Thflrfcse  Rey  ;  and  second  Mr.  A.  Smith,  with  the  same 
variety.  For  twelve  reflexed  Air.  T.  Caryer  was  first,  and  Air.  S.  Read 
second.  Five  stands  were  staged  in  the  class  for  twelve  bunches  of 
Pompons.  Mr.  Caryer  was  a  good  first,  Air.  G.  W.  Forbes  second,  and 
Air.  J.  Plowman  third. 
Local  classes  were  well  filled.  For  twelve  Japanese  Air.  G.  F.  Forbes 
was  first  with  a  grand  stand  ;  Air.  C.  Smith  was  second,  and  Air.  S.  Read 
third.  For  twelve  incurved,  distinct,  Mr.  G.  AY.  Forbes  was  an  easy  first 
with  C.  H.  Curtis,  Prince  Alfred,  Baron  Hirsch,  and  Brookleigh  Gem  as 
his  best ;  Mr.  C.  Smith  was  second,  and  Air.  S.  Read  third. 
Mr.  J.  Lock  was  first  for  a  group  of  plants  with  a  light  arrangement 
of  Orchids,  Crotons,  Bouvardias,  Oncidiums,  and  Chrysanthemums.  The 
second  prize  went  to  Air.  J.  Hoskins,  gardener  to  F.  Salamon,  Esq, 
AYillowbrook,  Hampton  Hill,  with  a  heavy  but  more  appropriate  group. 
