November  10,  1898. 
JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
365 
Australie,  Robert  Powell,  Thos.  Wilkins,  Ella  Curtis  (fine),  Mrs.  C.  H. 
PayDe,  Viviand  Morel,  Pride  of  Madford  (grandly  coloured),  G.  C. 
Schwabe,  Madame  Gustave  Henri,  Mrs.  W.  H.  Lees,  Elthorne  Beauty, 
Dorothy  Seward,  Mrs.  G.  Carpenter,  Mrs.  II.  Weeks,  M.  G.  Bruant, 
Joseph  Brooks,  and  Simplicity.  Mr.  G.  Foster,  gardener  to  H.  Hammond 
Spencer,  Esq.,  Glendarrah,  Teignmouth,  was  a  capital  second,  and  Mr. 
W.  H.  Fowler,  Claremont,  Taunton,  a  close  third. 
The  first  prize  for  twenty-four  Japanese  was  well  won  by  Mr.  G.  Stiles, 
gardener  to  Rev.  G.  Lyon,  Teignmouth,  with  a  collection  of  fully  deve¬ 
loped,  highly  coloured  specimens.  Baron  A.  de  Rothschild,  Lady  Han- 
ham,  M.  Hoste  (very  fine),  and  Milano  were  the  most  noteworthy.  Messrs. 
Foster  and  Fowier  followed  in  the  order  their  names  are  here  given.  Mr. 
G.  H.  Paddon,  gardener  to  H.  Leah,  Esq.,  Trevervene,  won  the  premier 
aw  ard  for  twelve  Japanese.  Mr.  G.  Stiles  was  a  close  second.  For  six 
incurved  Japanese  Mr.  Paddon  was  the  most  successful;  Mr.  Foster 
second. 
Grand  examples  of  Souvenir  de  Petite  Amie  won  for  Mr.  Farmer, 
gardener  to  the  Misses  Carew,  Buckfastleigb,  the  premier  place  for  six 
white  Japanese,  Mr.  Foser  was  second  with  Mrs.  J.  Lewis.  For  six 
Japanese  any  other  colour  but  the  foregoing,  there  was  brisk  competition. 
With  Austrilian  Gold  in  grand  condition,  Mr.  Paddon  won  easily  ;  Mr. 
Stiles  second  with  Phoebus,  Mr.  Foster  following  with  Australie. 
Incurved  varieties  were  moderately  represented.  For  twenty-four 
in  eighteen  varieties,  Mr.  T.  Wilkins,  gardener  to  Lady  Theodore  Guest, 
In  w«.  od  House,  Blandford,  won  the  premier  award  Mr.  Foster  was  second 
with  much  smaller  examples,  but  more  in  keeping  with  the  true  Chinese 
section.  For  twelve  incurved  these  two  exhibitors  reversed  the  former 
position,  the  winning  stand,  containing  many  really  good  examples. 
Anemone  flowered  sorts  were  fairly  represented. 
For  a  floral  display  in  a  space  6  feet  by  5  feet,  Messrs.  Perkins, 
Coventry,  were  simply  invincible  with  one  of  their  characteristic 
exhibits.  Mr.  J.  Arnold,  Stoke,  was  second,  and  Mr.  J.  Tomlinson, 
Devonport,  third.  Groups  of  Chrysanthemums  and  foliage  plants, 
arranged  to  fill  a  space  of  100  square  feet  were  a  feature  of  the  show. 
Mr.  J.  Webber,  Plymouth,  secured  the  leading  award  with  plants 
carrying  good  blcoms  ;  Lady  Jackson,  Ponuds,  Plymouth,  was  second. 
PUTNEY  AND  WANDSWORTH.— November  3rd  and  4th. 
The  Putney  and  Wandsworth  Society  held  its  twenty-first  annual 
exhibition  in  the  Town  Hall,  Wandsworth,  on  November  3rd  and  4tb. 
The  show  was  a  good  one,  the  competition  in  many  classes  being  very 
keen,  and  the  quality  of  the  exhibits  Al.  The  Society  is  most  fortunate  in 
having  an  energetic  Honorary  Secretary  in  Mr.  J.  McLeod,  Dover  House 
Gardens,  Roehampton,  whose  excellent  arrangements  gave  the  greatest 
satisfaction  to  all  concerned.  He  is  well  supported  by  Mr.  G.  H.  Pitt, 
who  has  been  Hon.  Treasurer  since  the  show  commenced,  and  a  good 
working  Committee.  The  show  was  opened  by  Marx  Mayhew,  Esq.,  the 
new  President,  who  made  an  excellent  and  encouraging  speech. 
The  principal  feature  was  the  competition  for  the  tradesmen’s  Jubilee 
challenge  cup,  value  25  guineas,  and  £4.  The  same  exhibitor  who  won 
it  last  year  maintained  his  position,  and  takes  the  cup,  having  won 
the  same  in  accordance  with  the  rules,  the  fortunate  winner  being  Mr. 
George  Hunt,  gardener  to  P.  Ralli,  Esq.,  Ashtead  Park,  Epsom,  who 
showed  excellent  blooms.  Second,  Mr.  King,  gardener  to  A.  J.  Parkins, 
Esq.,  Holmwood.  Third,  Mr.  McLeod,  Dover  House  Gardens,  Roe¬ 
hampton.  All  showing  well. 
Groups  were  well  shown  (40  feet  super).  First,  Mr.  W.  Lee,  gardener 
to  Mrs.  E.  Gorden,  Wiscombe  Lodge  ;  second,  Mr.  C.  Taylor,  Belmont 
Gardens,  Wimbledon.  Specimen  plants,  with  the  exception  of  the  prize¬ 
winners,  were  poor  ;  Mr.  Bentley,  gardener  to  Major  Bosworth,  Roe¬ 
hampton,  securing  the  first  prize  with  well-grown  plants.  The  same 
exhibitor  secured  the  first  for  twenty-four  incurved  blooms,  twelve 
incurved,  six  Anemones,  six  Pompons,  twelve  Japanese,  and  six  Japanese. 
Mr.  Meynell,  gardener  to  J.  Carlisle,  E9q.,  was  first  for  reflexed. 
Special  prizes  were  offered  for  bouquets  and  floral  designs,  likewise 
for  cut  flowers  of  Chrysanthemums,  vases,  baskets,  and  sprays,  and  they 
brought  forth  interesting  and  splendid  competition.  For  twelve  vases 
of  cut  flowers  with  their  natural  foliage,  three  flowers  in  each,  the  cup 
winner  just  landed  first ;  second,  Mr.  McLeod  ;  third,  Mr.  John  French, 
Ambleside  House. 
Amongst  the  miscellaneous  exhibits,  not  for  competition,  Messrs. 
Yeitch  &  Sons,  Ltd.,  showed  a  magnificent  group  of  stove  and  green¬ 
house  flowering  and  foliage  plants,  elegantly  filling  one  end  of  the  spacious 
hall.  There  were  gracetul  Palms,  well-coloured  Dractenas,  Crotons, 
hybrid  Rhododendrons,  Amasouia  punicea,  Begonia  Gloire  de  Lorraine, 
Nerine  Fothergilli  major,  Bouvardias,  Ericas,  and  many  Ferns.  Mr. 
W.  A.  Holmes,  Putney  Nurseries,  showed  floral  designs,  wreaths,  sprays, 
and  baskets  artistically  arranged,  as  did  Mr.  G.  Stevens,  Putney.  Mr. 
J.  Gold,  Southfield  Nursery,  sent  a  good  collection  of  stove  and  green¬ 
house  plants  and  hardy  shrubs.  It  is  pleasing  to  state  everything  passed 
off  most  satisfactory.  The  Committee,  Judges,  and  exhibitors  lunched 
under  the  presidency  of  Mr.  H.  Pitt,  Hon.  Treasurer. — A.  0. 
BATTERSEA.— November  4th  and  5th. 
The  seventh  annual  show  of  the  Battersea  and  District  Chrys¬ 
anthemum  Society  was  held  in  the  Town  Hall,  Battersea,  on  the  above 
dates.  The  Hall  was  fairly  well  filled  with  groups  of  plants  and  with 
Chrysanthemums  on  boards  and  on  the  plants,  as  well  as  baskets  of 
flowers  and  other  floral  designs.  In  one  direction  there  is  room  for 
improvement,  and  that  is  in  the  time  of  the  completion  of  the  staging. 
The  schedule  states  that  the  judging  will  commence  at  11  A.M.  precisely. 
whereas  it  did  not  commence  until  12.10.  This  causes  inconvenience 
to  everyone. 
In  the  open  class  for  eighteen  Japanese,  in  not  less  than  twelve 
distinct  varieties,  there  was  only  one  exhibitor,  who  received  the  second 
prize.  This  w'as  Mr.  A.  J.  Povey,  gardener  to  R.  Mayne,  Esq  ,  Larkhall 
Lane.  The  flowers  were  of  fair  average  quality.  For  twelve  Japanese, 
in  not  less  than  eight  varieties,  Mr.  Povey  took  first  prize  with  a  decidedly 
stronger  stand,  in  which  G.  J.  Warren,  Mrs.  H.  Weeks,  Mrs.  G. 
Carpenter,  and  Pride  of  Madford  were  conspicuous.  The  third  prize  was 
Fig.  63.- Chrysanthemum  Miss  Mary  Anderson. 
adjudged  to  Mr.  T.  Macgregor,  The  Gardens,  North  House,  Putney  Hill, 
the  second  award  being  withheld.  In  the  classes  for  six  Japanese  distinct 
and  six  incurved  distinct  second  priz-s  only  were  awarded,  these  going 
respectively  to  Messrs.  A.  J.  Povey  and  T.  Macgregor,  they  being  the 
only  stagers. 
In  the  amateurs’  section  the  chief  cut  bloom  clas*  was  lor  twelve 
Japanese,  and  the  Ryecroft  silver-gilt  medal  that  was  offered  as  a  premier 
prize  was  annexed  by  Mr.  G.  J.  Ninnes,  Montholme  Road,  \\  andsworth 
Common,  whose  flowers,  though  small,  were  fresh  and  of  good  form. 
Messrs.  W.  G.  Bond,  Francis  Street,  Batiersea,  and  W.  H.  White,  Latch- 
mere  Road,  Battersea,  took  the  remaining  two  prizes.  Mr.  W.  J.  Under¬ 
wood,  Wandsworth,  was  in  capital  form  in  the  class  for  six  Japanese, 
distinct,  and  easily  secured  the  first  prize,  as  also  d  d  he  in  another  class 
for  six  Japs.  In  the  latter  instance  he  was  followed  by  Messrs.  J.  0. 
