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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER  _  November  10,  1898. 
and  of  Chrysanthemums  were  an  attractive  feature,  the  first  in  the  former 
being  taken  by  W.  A.  Calvert,  Esq.,  while  another  resident  of  Capel,  Mr. 
Mr.  C.  Mortimer,  was  a  good  second.  In  the  class  for  trained  specimens, 
Mr.  F.  King,  gardener  to  A.  F.  Perkins,  Esq.,  of  Oakdene,  Holmwood,  was 
an  easy  winner,  his  collection  including  the  handsome  Japanese  variety 
Mrs.  W.  Mease.  There  was  keen  competition,  as  usual,  in  the  table 
decorations,  for  which  there  were  five  entries.  Mrs.  II.  J.  Ivery  was 
awarded  first  prize  with  an  exceedingly  tasteful  combination.  Foremost 
among  the  non-competitive  section  was  a  magnificent  group  of  Chrys¬ 
anthemums,  staged  by  Mr.  Chamberlain,  head  gardener  to  her  Grace  Lily 
Duchess  of  Marlborough,  who  also  sent  a  collection  of  winter  flowering 
Begonias,  all  of  which  were  specimen  plants.  Sir  Trevor  Lawrence 
(President)  enriched  the  show  with  a  choice  group  of  Begonias,  Salvias, 
yellow  Arum  Lilies,  and  a  grand  specimen  of  Acalypha  Sanderi,  and 
visited  the  show  early  on  the  opening  day.  Mr.  F.  J.  Hammond  assisted 
Mr.  Ivery  in  the  secretarial  duties. 
EXETER. — November  3rd  and  4th. 
The  Chrysanthemum  and  Fruit  Exhibition  of  the  Devon  and  Exeter 
Horticultural  Society  was  held  on  the  above  dates,  this  being  the  188th 
exhibition  of  the  Society.  The  Victoria  Hall,  with  a  lesser  hall  adjoining, 
is  well  adapted  for  the  purpose,  and  presented  on  this  occasion  an 
imposing  appearance.  Fruit  was  excellent. 
The  groups,  of  which  there  were  six  ot  Chrysanthemums,  were  arranged 
in  circular  form,  and  a  foliaged  plant  of  some  kind,  as  Palm  or  Dracmna, 
must  be  used  as  a  centrepiece,  with  small  Ferns  or  foliage  plants  for  an 
edging,  which  relieves  the  flat  character  often  seen  when  Chrysanthemums 
alone  are  admitted.  Mr.  Roland,  gardener  to  W.  Brock,  Esq.,  Parkers- 
well  House,  Exeter,  won  the  first  place,  his  group  being  very  good. 
Second,  Mr.  Baker,  gardener  to  Lady  Duckworth  ;  third,  Mr.  Stocker, 
gardener  to  W.  Pring,  Esq.,  both  very  close  in  merit.  In  a  smaller  class 
Mr.  Rogers,  gardener  to  G.  Randall  Johnson,  Esq.,  was  first  with  plants 
carrying  large  flowers  ;  second,  Mr.  J.  Abram,  gardener  to  T.  Kekewich, 
Esq. 
The  principal  cut  bloom  class  was  for  thirty-six  Japanese,  distinct, 
and  on  this  occasion  the  competition  was  not  as  keen  as  usual,  three 
collections  being  staged.  Mr.  G.  Foster,  gardener  to  H.  Hammond 
Spencer,  Esq.,  Teignmouth,  won  with  large  and  even  blooms,  among 
which  were  Oceana,  Chas.  Davis,  Mrs.  Maling  Grant,  Madame  Carnot, 
Australie,  Phoebus,  Lady  Ridgway,  and  Pride  of  Exmouth.  Second,  Mr. 
Mairs,  gardener  to  Sir  J  Shelley,  Bt.,  Shobrooke  Park,  Crediton  ;  third, 
Mr.  Stiles,  gardener  to  Rev.  G.  Lyons,  Teignmouth.  For  eighteen 
Japanese  Mr.  Mairs  obtained  the  first  place,  Mr.  Foster  coming  second, 
and  Mr.  G.  Merett,  gardener  to  R.  B.  Ashby,  Esq.,  third.  With  twelve 
Japanese  Mr.  W.  Smeetzer,  gardener  to  J.  W.  C.  Washington,  Esq.,  was 
first,  and  Mr.  R.  Yeo,  gardener  to  R.  B.  James,  Esq.,  second. 
For  six  yellow  of  one  variety  Mr.  Stiles  was  first  with  grand  Phoebus, 
one  of  the  flowers  being  selected  as  the  best  Jap  in  the  show.  Mr. 
Mairs  was  second  with  fine  blooms  of  Edith  Tabor.  For  a  similar 
number  of  white  blooms,  Mr.  T.  Tucker,  gardener  to  the  Rev.  E.  E. 
Heathcote,  was  first  with  Madame  Carnot,  and  Mr.  Mairs  second  with 
the  same  variety.  For  six  of  any  other  colour,  the  last-named  exhibitor 
was  first  with  Beauty  of  Teignmouth  ;  second,  Mr.  Stiles,  with  Chas. 
Davis.  Mr.  Stiles  was  also  first  with  twelve  distinct  reflexed  Japanese. 
The  incurved  were  poorly  represented,  some  of  the  classes  failing  to 
bring  any  exhibits,  and  others  call  for  no  comment.  Mr.  H.  Mitchell 
was  first  for  six  bunches  Pompons  and  the  same  number  of  singles. 
Amateurs’  exhibits  were  good,  some  of  the  Japanese  blooms  almost  equal¬ 
ling  those  in  the  open  classes.  Table  plants,  Bouvardias,  Solanums, 
Poinsettias,  Violets,  and  many  others  were  exhibited  in  numbers,  the 
Violets  in  6-inch  pots  being  remarkably  good  and  the  competition  keen. 
In  the  first  prize  exhibit  there  were  over  thirty  open  flowers  on  each  pot. 
The  variety  was  Marie  Louise. 
Among  miscellaneous  exhibits,  Messrs.  R.  Veitch  &  Son,  Exeter, 
contributed  a  group  of  Chrysanthemums,  Cannas,  and  mixed  plants,  and 
100  dishes  of  Apples  ;  the  Exeter  Nursery  Company  a  fine  group  of 
Palms,  foliage  plants,  and  Chrysanthemums,  besides  an  extensive  exhibit 
of  beautiful  floral  designs;  and  Messrs.  Jarman,  Chard,  a  collection  of 
Apples. 
LEAMINGTON,  WARWICK,  AND  DISTRICT. 
November  3rd  and  4th. 
The  exhibition,  which  was  held  in  the  Winter  Garden  of 
Leamington  Spa  on  the  above  dates,  was  quite  as  attractive  as  any 
previously  held  by  the  Society  ;  indeed,  in  some  respects  it  surpassed  any 
previous  show  held  there.  Japanese  Chrysanthemums  in  the  principal 
class  were  superb,  and  Grapes,  though  not  shown  in  large  numbers,  were 
grand,  fully  equal  to  those  seen  at  shows  of  great  magnitude.  This  year 
the  prize  list  was  considerably  curtailed  owing  to  financial  difficulties, 
but  the  local  trade  firms  came  splendidly  to  the  rescue,  and  their  combined 
efforts  made  a  fine  display.  No  pains  were  spared  by  the  hardworking 
Committee  (with  Mr.  J.  Kittley  as  Chairman  and  Mr.  F.  A.  Hinton  as 
Secretary)  to  make  the  affair  a  financial  success. 
The  principal  class  was  that  provided  for  thirty-six  Japanese  Chrys¬ 
anthemum  blooms,  distinct.  A  cup  of  £5  value  was  generously  offered 
by  C.  A.  Smith-Ryland,  Esq.,  as  the  first  prize.  Three  competitors 
entered  the  fray,  and  Mr.  Chandler,  gardener  to  the  Hon.  Mrs.  A.  James, 
Coton  House,  Rugby,  won  the  coveted  award  easily  with  a  grand  exhibit, 
the  blooms  being  noteworthy  for  their  great  depth,  solidity,  and  fine 
colour.  The  varieties  staged  were  Madame  Gustave  Henri  (very  large 
and  clean),  Lady  Ridgway  (deep),  Edith  Tabor,  Ethel  Addison,  Mrs. 
B.  Spaulding,  Mrs.  J.  Shrimpton  (fine),  Mons.  Hoste,  Mr.  G.  H.  Payne, 
International  (good  colour),  Ella  Curtis  (grand),  Mrs.  G.  Carpenter,  Mrs. 
H.  Weeks  (of  wonderful  size  and  solidity),  Richard  Dean,  Madame  Louise 
Renny,  Pride  of  Madford,  Lady  Byron,  Duke  of  Wellington,  Mutual 
Friend,  Phoebus  (very  bright),  Emily  Silsbury,  President  Morren,  Helen 
Owen,  Miss  E.  Teichmann,  Reine  d’Angleterre,  Lady  Esther  Murray, 
President  Borel,  Mdlle.  M.  A.  de  Galbert,  Mons.  Panckoucke,  Hairy 
Wonder,  Madame  M.  Ricoud,  Mrs.  Maling  Grant,  Lady  Playflower, 
E.  Molyneux,  Louise,  James  Bidencope,  and  G.  C.  Schwabe.  The  second 
prize  went  to  Mr.  Liney,  gardener  to  W.  Lowe,  Esq.,  Wellesbourne 
House,  Warwick,  who  also  had  good  blooms  ;  the  third  prize  being  won 
by  Messrs.  Ilinton  Bros.,  Warwick. 
Mr.  Lowe  offered  £3  as  the  first  prize  for  a  collection  of  fruit,  three 
bunches  of  Grapes,  ,three  dishes  of  Apples,  and  three  of  Pears  being 
required.  Mr.  Chandler  scored  another  good  win  in  this  class  with 
superb  examples  of  Muscat  and  Black  Alicante  Grapes,  also  good  Apples 
and  Pears.  Mr.  C.  Walters,  gardener  to  Lord  W.  de  Broke,  Compton 
Verney,  was  a  good  second  ;  and  Mr.  Williams,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Mann, 
Leamington,  third.  The  following  Leamington  trade  firms  staged 
excellent  exhibits  of  plants  and  cut  flowers  : — Messrs.  F.  Perkins,  Finch 
and  Co.,  The  Leamington  Nursery  Co.,  R.  Greenfield,  W.  Vause ; 
and  Hinton  Bros.,  Warwick,  a  large  collection  of  Apples. 
MAIDENHEAD. — November  3rd  and  4th. 
The  Town  Hall  was  quite  filled  on  the  occasion  of  the  first  Chrys¬ 
anthemum,  fruit,  and  vegetable  show.  The  exhibits  compare  very 
favourably  with  any  that  have  yet  been  held.  The  pressure  on  our  space 
just  now  will  not  admit  of  a  detailed  account  of  the  fruit  and  vegetable 
classes.  The  latter  were  excellent,  as  were  the  decorative  classes 
throughout  the  show. 
In  the  class  for  twenty-four  Japanese  and  twelve  incurved  varieties 
Mr.  J.  Fulford,  gardener  to  J.  D.  Lambert,  Esq.,  Cookham,  secured  the 
premier  position  with  a  capital  display.  The  varieties  were  Modesto, 
E.  Molyneux,  Australip,  Madame  Carnot,  Madame  G.  Bruant,  Mrs. 
J.  Lewis  (grand),  Oceana,  John  Neville,  Mutual  Friend,  Therese  Rey, 
Phoebus,  Bellem,  Joseph  Brooks,  James  Bidencope,  Simplicity,  Mrs.  H. 
Weeks,  Mrs.  M.  Grant,  and  General  Roberts  in  the  former  section ;  while 
the  latter  were  represented  by  Lady  Isobel,  Duchess  of  Fife,  Violet  Foster, 
C.  H.  Curtis,  Dorothy  Foster,  Mons.  R.  Bahuant,  Mrs,  R.  C.  Kingston, 
Madame  Darier,  Lord  Wolseley,  Golden  Nugget,  Mrs.  S.  Coleman,  and 
Thomas  Logie.  Mr.  G.  Lane,  gardener  to  Miss  Ridge,  Englefield  Green, 
was  placed  second.  Tbe  incurved  varieties  here  were  very  strong.  The 
best  flowers  were  Mrs.  R.  C.  Kingston,  Duchess  of  Fife,  Chas.  H.  Curtis, 
Rose  Owen,  and  Mr.  Jas.  Murray.  Viviand  Morel,  Australie,  Oceana, 
Mrs.  Chas  Blick,  and  Madame  Carnot  were  good  in  the  Japanese  section. 
For  eighteen  blooms  Japanese,  distinct,  arranged  with  any  foliage, 
Mr.  T.  Wood,  gardener  to  the  Right  Hon.  Lord  Boston,  was  placed  first 
with  a  very  effective  display.  Mr.  W.  Davis,  gardener  to  H.  Adams,  Esq., 
Cannon  Hill,  must  have  been  a  close  second,  the  blooms  being  very 
fine.  Four  competitors  staged  for  twelve  blooms  Japanese,  distinct,  Mr. 
J.  Fulford  coming  out  first  with  a  good  strong  board.  The  varieties  were  : 
International,  G.  J.  Warren,  Graphic,  Mrs.  J.  Lewis,  Jos.  Brookes,  Miss 
E.  Teichman,  Australie,  Mr.  F.  Brewer,  Madame  Carnot,  E.  Molyneux, 
Mrs.  M.  Grant,  and  Mutual  Friend.  Mr.  D.  M.  Hayler,  gardener  to  Mrs. 
Langworthy,  Holyport,  was  second  with  good  blooms  of  Edith  Tabor, 
Australie,  Lady  Byron,  and  Eva  Knowles.  Mr.  J.  Minty,  gardener  to 
C.  Laxton,  Esq.,  Cookham,  was  third.  For  six  Japanese  blooms,  one 
variety,  Mr.  J.  Fulford  led  with  six  fine  specimens  of  Oceana.  Mr.  J. 
Minty  was  second,  and  Mr.  W.  Hutt,  gardener  to  Capt.  Farwell, 
Burnham,  third.  The  incurved  varieties  were  very  good,  Mr.  J.  Wood 
was  first  with  Duchess  of  Fife  ;  Mr.  D.  M.  Hayler  was  second,  and 
Mr.  W.  Davis  third.  The  competition  for  the  group  of  Chrysanthemums 
was  very  keen,  Mr.  W.  Davis  winning  the  first  prize  with  a  capital 
group  of  well-grown  plants.  Mr.  E.  Wingrove,  gardener  to  C.  Gilder,  Esq., 
Clarefield,  was  second  with  dwarfer  plants,  and  Mr.  W.  H.  Austin  third. 
In  the  competition  for  a  group  of  miscellaneous  plants  Mr.  J.  Fulford 
repeated  his  successes  with  a  very  effective  group,  and  Mr.  T.  W.  Richard¬ 
son,  gardener  to  G.  Herring,  Esq.,  was  second  with  a  bright  display.  The 
miscellaneous  exhibits  contributed  in  no  small  degree  to  make  the  show 
attractive.  Messrs.  G.  Bunyard  &  Co.,  Maidstone,  staged  a  grand  display 
of  Apples  in  about  sixty  varieties.  They  were  remarkably  bright  and 
clean.  Mr.  R.  Owen,  Maidenhead,  contributed  a  fine  group  of  Chrysan¬ 
themums,  which  included  most  of  the  new  varieties,  also  the  seedlings  of 
the  firm.  Mr.  W.  Broughton,  Maidenhead,  staged  a  large  collection  of 
Chrysanthemums  and  autumn  blooming  plants,  and  Mr.  D.  Wilson,  Maiden¬ 
head,  sent  a  bright  group  of  plants. 
PLYMOUTH. — November  3rd  and  4th. 
The  West  of  England  Chrysanthemum  Society  held  its  seventh 
annual  meeting  on  the  dates  named  in  tbe  Guildhall,  and  it  was  in  every 
way  a  success.  The  entries  were  more  numerous  than  usual,  while  the 
quality  throughout  was  about  the  average.  The  arrangements  were 
admirable  under  the  guidance  of  Mr.  C.  Wilson,  the  Hon.  Secretary. 
Cut  blooms  provided  the  greatest  amount  of  interest,  so  well  were  they 
staged.  The  leading  class  was  for  forty  eight  Japanese,  in  not  less  than 
twenty-four  varieties,  the  leading  prize  being  £10,  and  the  entries  six. 
The  premier  award  was  rather  easily  won  by  Mr.  G.  W.  Drake,  Cathays 
Nurseries,  Cardiff,  who  staged  grandly  developed  specimens  of  Lady 
Hanham,  Edwin  Molyneux,  Madame  Carnot,  Mrs.  G.  W.  Palmer,  Mrs.  J. 
Lewis  (extremely  large),  James  Bidencope,  M.  Chenon  de  Ldche,  Edith 
Tabor,  Mutual  Friend,  Mons.  Grayer,  Pride  of  Exmouth,  Lady  Ridgway, 
