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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
November  1",  1898 
Esq..  Floore  House,  Weedon,  secured  the  premier  prize  for  twenty- four 
Japanese  with  G.  H.  Warren,  Graphic,  R.  Powell,  Mrs.  J.  Lewis,  Madame 
Gustave  Henri,  Phoebus,  Elthorne  Beauty,  Pride  of  Exraouth.  Duke  of 
Wellington,  Lady  Hanham,  Madame  Carnot,  Mons.  Chenon  de  Lech£, 
Silver  King,  Lady  Kidgway,  President  Nonin,  M.  Geo.  Bruant,  Mrs.  H. 
Weeks,  Mrs.  C.  Blick,  Viviand  Morel,  Lady  Byron,  Schwabe.  X.C.S. 
Jubilee,  Edith  Tabor,  and  M,  Massage  de  Louvrex.  The  second  honours 
fell  to  Mr.  C.  J.  Salter,  and  the  third  to  Mr.  W.  IP.  Lees.  In  the  class  of 
eighteen  blooms,  distinct,  Mr.  T.  Selany,  gardener  to  E.  S.  Cope,  Esq., 
Redditch,  took  the  prize  in  a  close  contest  ;  the  second  position  went  to 
Mr.  R.  Jones,  Warwick  ;  and  the  third  prize  to  Mr.  W.  H.  Westbury, 
gardener  to  C.  Showed,  Esq.,  Park  Yale,  Edgbaston. 
For  twelve  blooms  Mr.  C.  J.  Salter  was  the  victor  with  fine  examples  : 
Mr.  R.  Jones  was  second  ;  and  Mr.  G.  Neal,  gardener  to  P.  South,  Esq., 
Bampton,  third.  An  interesting  class  was  for  six  blooms  of  any  one 
variety  of  white  Japanese  Chrysanthemums,  and  which  brought  forth 
from  Mr.  R.  Jones,  Warwick,  a  superb  stand  of  Madame  Philippe  Rivoire. 
Mr.  G.  Neal  was  second  with  Madame  Carnot,  and  Mr.  T.  Whillans, 
gardener  to  the  Duke  of  Marlborough,  Blenheim  Palace,  third  with 
Mdlle.  TherDse  Rey.  The  Anemone  section  was  exceedinslv  well  repre¬ 
sented  by  Messrs.  C.  J  Salter,  C.  Batchelor  (gardener  to  Mrs.  Armfield, 
Edgbaston),  and  Mr.  R.  Jones,  Warwick,  according  to  their  order  named. 
An  interesting  class  was  that  for  twelve  blooms  of  Japanese  Chrys¬ 
anthemums  on  long  stems  arranged  with  any  kind  of  foliage,  and  not  to 
exceed  15  inches  in  height.  The  first  position  was  assigned  to  Mr. 
G.  Menzies  for  a  tasteful  arrangement  of  fine  blooms,  closely  followed  by 
Mr.  S.  Gibbs,  gardener  to  J.  B.  Manley,  Esq..  Harborne,  and  Mr.  W. 
Austin,  gardener  to  J.  Horton,  Esq.,  Moseley.  For  a  vase  of  Japs,  six 
blooms  of  any  one  variety,  on  stems  not  less  than  18  inches  long,  Mr. 
W.  Walker,  gardener  to  H.  Needham,  Esq..  Gravelly  Hill,  Birmingham,  was 
first  ;  Mr.  C.  Braun,  gardener  to  Mrs.  J.  D.  Wingfield  Digby,  Coleshill 
Park,  Birmingham,  coming  in  second  prizetaker  ;  and  Mr.  W.  Otway 
third. 
The  show  of  fruit  was  of  an  unusually  extensive  scale,  and  the  quality 
good  throughout,  the  competition  being  keen  in  especially  the  Grape 
classes,  and  the  Muscat  of  Alexandria  were  of  exceptionally  good  quality. 
Apples  and  Pears  were  numerously  shown,  and  of  fine  quality.  Vege¬ 
tables  were  in  force,  and  of  excellent  quality. 
A  notable  feature  was  a  finely  arranged  collection  of  Cacti 
exhibited  by  Mr.  A.  F.  Walton,  Handsworth,  and  for  which  a  gold 
medal  was  awarded  ;  while  similar  medals  were  accorded  to  Mr. 
Owen  Thomas  of  Frogmore  for  the  collection  of  fruit  already  noticed  : 
to  Mr.  Deacon,  gardener  to  the  Right  Hon.  the  Colonial  Secretary, 
Highbury  ;  to  Messrs.  Sutton  &  Sons,  Reading,  for  fine  collections 
of  Potatoes  and  plants ;  to  Messrs.  J.  Laing  &  Sons,  London,  for 
an  attractive  and  fine  collection  of  fruit  and  plants.  Silver  medals  went 
to  Messrs.  Pope  &  Sons  for  ornamental  shrubs  ;  to  Messrs.  Simpson  and 
Son  for  plants  grown  in  Jadoo  fibre  ;  to  Mr.  J.  Basham  for  a  collection  of 
Apples  ;  to  Messrs.  Yates  &  Son,  Birmingham,  for  vegetables  ;  Messrs. 
Webb  &  Sons,  Wordslev,  and  Mr.  H.  Deverill,  Banbury,  for  On:ons  ;  to 
Messrs.  Pewtress  Bros.,  Hereford,  for  Apples  ;  Messrs.  J.  Waterer  and 
Son  for  Conifers  ;  Messrs.  Hewitt  &  Co.,  Solihull,  for  shrubs  ;  Messrs. 
Thomson  &  Co.,  Birmingham,  for  vegetables  :  Messrs.  W.  Clibran  &  Son 
for  Celosia  plumosa,  and  Mr.  J.  Hughes,  Harborne,  for  a  wreath  ; 
with  bronze  medal  to  Messrs.  W.  Edwards  &  Sons  for  collection  of  Ferns 
and  flowers,  and  Mr.  II.  A.  Burberry  for  Orchids. 
BOURNEMOUTH. — November  9th  and  10th. 
For  the  twelfth  year  in  succession  the  Bournemouth  and  District 
Chrysanthemum  Society  has  held  its  annual  show  of  Chrysanthemums, 
fruit,  flowers,  and  vegetables.  Each  year  has  been  marked  by  changes 
in  one  form  or  another.  A  few  years  ago  incurved  flowers  took  a  promi¬ 
nent  place  on  the  stands  of  cut  blooms  and  in  the  groups,  but  in  the 
exhibition  just  held  in  the  Winter  Gardens  of  the  Hotel  Mont  Dore,  with 
few  exceptions  they  were  indifferently  shown,  and  as  one  of  the  Judges 
remarked,  they  were  not  up  to  London  standard. 
The  blue  ribbon  of  the  meeting  was  for  thirty-six  Japanese  cut  hlooms, 
not  more  than  two  of  any  one  variety,  and  there  were  ten  exhibitors. 
The  first  prize  was  awarded  to  Mr.  F.  S.  Vallis,  Bromham,  Chippenham, 
for  a  magnificent  stand  of  blooms.  It  contained  the  premier  bloom  of  the 
exhibition,  a  Yellow  Carnot  (G.  J.  Warren),  which  was  awarded  the  N.C.S. 
certificate  of  merit.  The  following  were  his  thirty-six  : — Mad.  Carnot, 
Phoebus.  Lady  Hanham,  E.  Molyneux,  G.  J.  Warren  (premier  bloom),  ,J. 
Lewis,  V.  Morel,  M.  Gustave  Henri,  Mutual  Friend,  Swanley  Giant, 
Charles  Davis,  Mad.  G.  Bruant,  F.  Carrington,  M.  Hoste,  Modesto, 
Simplicity,  M.  Chenon  de  Leche,  Pride  of  Madford.  Philippe  Rivoire,  Mad. 
M.  Ricoud,  Oceana,  Pride  of  Exmouth,  President  Nonin,  Louis  Remy,  and 
Elthorne  Beauty.  Mr.  T.  Wilkins,  gardener  to  Lady  Theodora  Guest, 
was  a  capital  second  ;  Mr.  A.  J.  Allsop,  gardeaer  to  Viscount  Portmau, 
was  third  with  a  good  stand.  Competition  being  so  keen  in  this  class, 
extra  prizes  were  awarded  in  the  following  order  : — Lady  Harper  Crewe 
(Mr.  W.  H.  Jobling,  gardener)  :  her  Majesty  the  Queen  (Mr.  G.  Nobbs, 
gardener)  ;  and  to  H.  J.  Mills,  Esq.  (Mr.  H.  Prosser,  gardener). 
For  twelve  Japanese,  distinct,  there  were  again  ten  entries,  and  the 
first  prize  was  secured  by  Mr.  Wilkins  for  a  good  stand,  containing  Mrs. 
H.  Weeks,  Lady  Hanham,  Mutual  Friend,  Viviand  More),  G.  J.  Warren, 
Werther,  J.  Chamberlain,  Mrs.  H.  Long,  E.  Tabor,  Australie,  M.  Carnot, 
and  R.  Powell,  his  best  being  V.  Morel,  Australie,  Werther,  E.  Tabor, 
and  Mrs.  H.  Weeks.  Mr.  Nobbs  was  second.  For  twelve  incurved, 
distinct,  out  of  six  entries  Mr.  Nobbs  was  placed  first,  with  a  fair  stand 
of  blooms  containing  Duchess  of  Fife,  Mrs.  R.  C.  Kingston,  C.  H.  Curtis, 
Ma  Perfection,  Major  Bonnaffon,  Princess  of  Wales,  John  Lambert, 
J.  Agate,  Prince  Alfred,  Miss  Dorothy  Foster,  Queen  of  England,  and 
M.  P.  Martignac,  Mr.  Wilkins  was  second,  and  Mrs.  F.  Ricardo 
(gardener,  Mr.  T.  Boote)  third. 
For  six  Japanese,  one  variety. — First,  A.  B  Sheridau,  Esq.,  Dor¬ 
chester  (gardener,  Mr.  H.  J.  Harvey),  with  M.  Carnot  ;  second,  W.  H. 
Dore,  Esq.,  Bournemouth  (gardener,  Mr.  L.  J.  Newell),  with  Australian 
Gold  ;  third,  Mr.  T.  Wilkins,  with  M.  Carnot.  For  six  incurved,  one 
variety  (seven  entries).  Mr.  Allsop  was  a  good  first  with  C.  H.  Curtis  ; 
second,  W.  F.  Machin,  Esq..  Bournemouth  (gardener,  Mr.  C.  Troke), 
with  C.  H.  Curtis  ;  third,  Mr.  Nobbs,  with  Ma  Perfection.  For  six 
Japanese  incurved,  distinct. — First,  Mr.  Nobbs;  second,  Dir.  T.  Boote; 
third,  Mr.  H.  J.  Harvey. 
For  nine  cut  blooms,  Japanese,  on  long  stems,  to  be  shown  in  a  vase 
with  any  foliage,  there  were  eight  entries.  The  first  prize  was  awarded 
to  Mr.  L.  J.  Newell,  whose  vase  contained  nine  blooms  of  M.  Carnot  ; 
the  second  went  to  Dir.  Allsop  for  a  well-arranged  vase  containing  mixed 
blooms  ;  and  the  third  to  Mr.  T.  K.  Ingram,  nurseryman,  Parkstone. 
For  a  group  of  Chrysanthemums  and  foliage  plants  grown  in  pots,  and 
arranged  in  a  space  of  100  square  feet,  quality  and  general  effect  to  be  the 
leading  features,  only  two  groups  were  staged,  but  they  were  both  good, 
and  DIessrs.  Watts  &  Sous,  The  Palace  Nurseries,  Bournemouth,  who 
have  secured  the  first  prize  on  many  occasions,  had  to  be  content  with  a 
second  this  year,  as  they  were  handsomely  beaten  by'  their  younger  rival, 
who  only  exhibited  for  the  first  time  last  year — viz.,  Dir,  H.  Haskins, 
Branksome  Nurseries,  Bournemouth. 
Upwards  of  sixty  classes  were  open  to  gardeners,  amateurs,  and 
cottagers  within  a  radius  of  twelve  miles,  and  there  was  keen  competition 
in  most  of  the  classes,  and  some  splendid  exhibits.  Groups  of  Chrys¬ 
anthemums  were  not  so  numerous,  but  of  good  quality.  Special  classes 
for  cut  blooms  and  foliage  plants,  illustrating  the  decorative  effect,  and 
also  showing  the  different  sections  of  Chrysanthemums,  brought  out  some 
splendid  exhibits.  Bouquets,  epergnes,  sprays,  and  buttonhole  bouquets 
were  capitally  shown,  and  in  the  fruit  and  vegetable  classes  some  splendid 
examples  of  cultivation  were  shown. 
In  the  non-competitive  exhibits  the  Society’s  certificates  were  awarded 
to  the  following  : — Teignmouih  Chrysanthemum  Nursery  Company  for 
new  and  choice  varieties  of  Chrysanthemums  ;  Dir.  W.  E  Tidy,  Bourne¬ 
mouth,  for  floral  designs  ;  to  Dir.  T.  K.  Ingram,  nurseryman,  l’arkstone, 
for  floral  designs  and  plants  ;  C.  H.  Ratsch,  Ltd.,  Christchurch  and 
Bournemouth,  for  floral  designs  an  i  plants  ;  and  to  E.  Handley',  Esq., 
Bournemouth,  for  Orchids  and  plants. 
BROMLEY. — November  9th  and  10th. 
The  seventeenth  exhibition  was  held  in  the  Grand  Hall,  Bromley, 
which  was  filled  to  its  utmost  capacity'.  The  competition  was  very 
keen,  all  the  classes  being  well  filled.  The  groups  were  specially  note¬ 
worthy'.  The  plant,  fruit,  and  vegetable  classes  were  also  a  feature  of 
the  exhibition,  and  we  regret  our  space  at  this  season  does  not  admit  of 
details. 
There  were  five  competitors  for  twenty-four  Japanese  and  twenty-four 
incurved  blooms,  in  not  less  than  eighteen  varieties  of  each.  Dir.  C.  Payne, 
gardener  to  C.  J.  Whittington,  Esq.,  Bickley  Park,  was  awarded  the  cup 
for  the  second  time.  Both  boards  were  very  strong.  The  best  blooms 
were  Simplicity,  Australie,  Dlrs.  W.  H.  Lees,  Phoebus,  Joseph  Chamber- 
lain  (grand),  E.  Dlolyneux,  Viviand  Dlorel,  and  G.  C.  Schwabe.  The 
incurved  varieties  were  well  finished  ;  the  best  flowers  were  Globe  d’Or, 
Madame  Ferlat,  C.  H.  Curtis,  Robert  Petfield,  and  Dir.  J.  Murray.  Mr. 
J.  E.  Poole,  gardener  to  A.  G.  Hubbuck,  Esq.,  Chislehurst,  was  a  close 
second  with  good  blooms  of  Dlilano,  Duke  of  Wellington,  Chas.  Davis, 
J.  Bidencope,  Iserette,  Lady  Ridgway,  and  Mrs.  G.  W.  Palmer  in  the 
Japanese  section,  while  Duchess  of  Fife,  D!r9.  R.  C.  Kingston,  President 
Nonin,  Chrysanthemum  Bruant.  and  Ma  Perfection  were  the  best  incurved 
blooms.  Dir.  J.  Lyne,  gardener  to  II.  J.  Tiarks,  Esq.,  Chislehurst,  was 
third.  There  were  four  competitors  for  twenty-four  Japanese  blooms, 
distinct.  Here  Dir.  J.  Blackburn,  gardener  to  J.  Scott,  jun.,  Esq.,  Chisle¬ 
hurst,  secured  the  first  prize  with  a  very  bright  stand.  The  best  flowers 
were  G.  J.  Warren,  Eva  Knowles,  Dlrs.  Weeks,  Ella  Curtis.  Viviand 
Dlorel,  Royal  Standard,  Chas.  Davis,  and  Lady  Hanham.  Dir.  A.  .1. 
Dodd,  gardener  to  Dlrs.  Campion,  Redhill,  was  second  with  good  examples 
of  Prefet  Robert,  Australie,  Dlrs.  J.  Lewis,  and  Dladame  Carnot.  Dir. 
Lewis  Budworth,  The  Horticultural  College,  Swanley,  was  third. 
There  were  ten  exhibits  in  the  class  for  twelve  blooms  each  of 
Japanese  and  incurved  varieties,  distinct,  the  competition  being  very'  keen 
indeed.  Dir.  II.  Reddon,  gardener  to  G.  W.  Bird,  Esq,  West  Wickham, 
w-as  placed  first  with  an  even  exhibit,  the  incurved  varieties  being  well 
finished.  The  best  blooms  were  E.  Molyneux.  Edith  Tabor,  Prefet  Robert, 
and  Phcebus  in  the  Japanese  section  ;  while  Duchess  of  Fife,  Prince 
Alfred,  Mr.  J.  Murray,  Chas.  H.  Curtis,  and  Madame  Darier  were  note¬ 
worthy  in  the  incurved  section.  Dir.  Chas.  Blick,  gardeaer  to  M.  R. 
Smith,  Esq.,  Ilay'es,  was  placed  second,  and  Mr.  C.  Payne  third. 
A  popular  class  was  that  devoted  to  eighteen  blooms,  six  each  of 
Japanese,  incurved,  and  reflexed  varieties.  Dir.  J.  E.  Poole  was  placed 
first  with  a  very  even  stand,  Dir.  J.  Lyne  was  second,  and  Dir.  W.  Thomas, 
gardener  to  J.  Greig,  Esq.,  Chislehurst,  third.  For  twelve  incurved 
varieties,  Dir.  J.  Dlunro,  gardener  to  J.  L.  Bucknall,  Esq.,  Beckenham, 
was  placed  first  with  good  blooms  of  Mrs.  R.  C.  Kingston,  Chas.  H.  Curtis, 
and  Mr.  J.  Ivearn.  Dir.  H.  Reddon  was  a  good  second,  and  Dir.  W.  Pascoe, 
gardener  to  Capt.  Torrens,  third. 
For  six  blooms,  distinct.  Dir.  C.  Payne  was  placed  first  with  a  capital 
exhibit.  Dir.  G.  Prebble,  gardener  to  Dl.  Hodgson,  Esq.,  Croydon,  was  a 
