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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
November  17,  1898. 
was  his  best  bloom  here.  In  the  Japanese  classes  the  quality  greatly 
improved,  and  in  the  twenty-four  keen  competition  was  shown,  and  Mr. 
Pitt  barely  held  his  own.  His  best  blooms  were  Madame  Carnot,  Mr. 
J.  Lewis,  and  Yellow  Carnot.  Mr.  Wright  of  Linton  was  second,  and 
his  best  blooms  were  Mrs.  C.  Blick,  Miss  Dorothy  Shea,  and  Phoebus.  In 
the  twelve  class  Captain  Hopegood,  Ross,  was  easily  first,  and  his  best 
specimens  were  Graphic,  Eva  Knowles,  and  Mr.  J.  .Lewis.  In  the 
Anemones  it  is  pleasing  to  note  'hat  an  amateur.  Mr.  C.  S.  Adams, 
Monmouth,  took  first  in  the  open  class. 
In  the  amateur  classes  there  were  highly  creditable  groups,  as  good  as 
any  seen  since  the  Society  started,  and  which  looked  pretty  arranged  along 
the  corridor.  Mr.  C.  Ward  was  an  easy  first.  Mr.  E.  W.  Ilyam  was 
second,  but  his  group  was  too  high  to  be  effectively  displayed.  Mr. 
Cumbley’s  group  was  scarcely  developed  sufficiently.  In  the  trained 
specimen,  Mr.  E.  W.  Hyam  took  first  with  a  C.  H.  Curtis,  carrying  about 
two  dozen  blooms,  but  which  was  about  a  fortnight  late.  The  cut  bloom 
classes  were  again  very  good.  There  was  little  to  comment  on  in  the 
incurved  varieties,  but  the  Japanese  were  fine.  Mr  E.  W.  Hyam  had  a 
good  board  of  blooms,  the  best  being  Madame  Carnot,  Silver  Cloud,  and 
Viviand  Morel.  Mr.  S.  Cumbley’s  was  also  good,  a  Commander  Blussett 
being  the  best. 
In  the  open  classes  for  cut  blooms  quality  ranged  high.  For  twenty- 
four  incurved  varieties,  at  least  eighteen  distinct  named,  not  more  than  two 
blooms  of  any  variety,  first  prize  Mr.  Henry  Pitt.  Twelve  incurved 
varieties,  at  least  nine  distinct  named,  not  more  than  two  blcoms  of  any 
variety,  first  prize,  Mr.  J.  M.  Bannerman  ;  second,  Mr.  J.  C.  Hanbury, 
Pontypool  Park  ;  and  third,  Mr.  A.  G.  W.  Wright,  Quarry  House,  Linton. 
For  twenty-four  Japanese  varieties,  at  least  eighteen  distinct  named,  not 
more  than  two  blooms  of  any  variety,  first,  Mr.  Henry  Pitt  ;  second,  Mr. 
A  G.  W.  Wright.  For  twelve  Japanese  varieties,  at  least  nine  distinct 
named,  not  more  than  two  blooms  of  any  variety,  first,  Mr.  II.  C.  Moffatt, 
Goodrich  Court  ;  and  second,  Capt.  Hopegood,  Mount  Craig,  Ross. 
BEDFORD. — November  10th. 
Under  the  auspices  of  the  Bedfordshire  Horticultural  Improvement 
Association  an  excellent  autumn  show  was  provided  in  the  Corn  Exchange 
of  the  county  town  on  Thursday  last.  Under  the  care  of  the  two  Hon. 
Secretaries,  Messrs.  Edward  Laxton  and  W.  Kingston,  with  some  members 
of  the  Committee,  the  show  was  arranged  to  the  best  advantage,  and  all 
the  details  were  completed  in  good  time,  a  most  important  matter  in 
connection  with  such  efforts  as  these.  Both  fruits  and  vegetables  were 
well  represented. 
As  the  Society  is  a  young  one  with  limited  funds  at  its  disposal  only 
moderate  prizes  could  be  offered  :  it  was  therefore  highly  satisfactory  to 
observe  the  way  in  which  exhibitors  had  responded,  the  entries  being  very 
numerous  and  the  quality  creditable  to  all  concerned.  To  encourage  fresh 
exhibitors  the  classes  for  cut  blooms  were  rendered  as  easy  as  possible  ; 
thus  the  chief  one  was  for  twenty-four  Japanese,  in  not  less  than  twelve 
varieties.  The  result  was  an  excellent  display  of  handsome  blooms,  Mr. 
Pestell,  gardener  to  J.  S.  Wigram,  Esq.,  Elstow,  winning  the  first  prize 
and  the  silver  medal  of  the  Royal  Horticultural  Society  with  deep  clean 
well-developed  blooms  of  the  following  : — Mrs.  W.  Mease,  Australie, 
Yiviand  Morel,  Pride  of  Exmouth,  Robert  Powell,  Mrs.  II.  Cheesman, 
International,  Mons.  Chenon  de  Leche,  Modesto,  Mrs.  G.  W.  Palmer, 
Duke  of  Wellington,  and  W.  Seward.  The  only  defect  in  this  stand  was 
a  want  of  colour,  and  the  second  prize  collection  from  Mr.  Hayes, 
gardener  to  the  Marquis  of  Northampton,  Castle  A^hby,  surpassed  the 
first  in  that  respect,  though  the  blooms  were  smaller.  The  third  prize 
was  secured  by  Mr.  E.  Jones,  Bedford,  with  smaller  but  clean  and  bright 
blooms. 
Mr.  Hayes  had  the  best  twelve  Japanese  blooms  similar  in  character 
to  those  in  his  other  stand.  Mr.  E.  Jones  followed,  and  Mr.  Day,  gar¬ 
dener  to  L.  C.  Higgins,  Esq.,  Castle  Close,  was  third.  The  class  tor  six 
Japanese  was  a  good  one,  the  competition  keen,  and  the  blooms  fine.  Mr. 
E.  Jones  was  first  with  capital  specimens  of  Australie,  Edith  Tabor, 
Mutual  Friend,  Madame  Carnot,  Yiviand  Morel,  and  Phoebus.  With 
the  Japanese  an  excellent  non-competing  stand  of  twelve  blooms  was 
shown  by  Mr.  McKinlay,  gardener  to  Earl  Cowper,  Wrest  Park.  In¬ 
curved  blooms  were  not  shown  very  numerously.  Mr.  Hayes  had  the 
best  twelve,  comprising  Lord  Wolseley,  Golden  Empress,  Violet  Tomlin, 
M.  Bahuant,  Prince  Alfred,  J.  Doughty,  Baron  Hirsch,  Pink  Venus,  Miss 
G.  Rundle,  Prince  of  Wales,  Globe  d’Or,  and  Alfred  Lyne.  Mr.  E.  Jones 
followed  in  this  class. 
Non-competing  exhibits  comprised  an  extensive  and  well  arranged 
group  of  Chrysanthemums,  a  collection  of  fruit,  and  floral  decorations 
from  Messrs.  Laxton  Bros.,  and  a  large  collection  of  well-grown  vege¬ 
tables  from  E.  Collins,  Esq.,  Bedford,  with  several  smaller  exhibits  which 
cannot  be  enumerated.  The  floral  decorations,  tables,  and  vases  occupied 
the  centre  of  the  hall,  and  formed  a  most  attractive  part  of  the  exhibition. 
The  method  of  adjudging  the  awards  was  by  popular  vote,  every  visitor 
having  the  privilege  of  recording  an  opinion  in  the  matter.  It  created  a 
good  deal  of  interest,  but  whether  the  results  were  satisfactory  to  the 
exhibitors  is  open  to  question. 
MAINDEE  AND  NEWPORT.— November  10th. 
The  tenth  annual  show  of  the  Maindee  and  District  Chrysanthemum 
Society  was  held  in  the  Gymnasium  of  the  Newport  Athletic  Club  on 
the  10th  inst.  The  Society  is  to  be  congratulated  on  having  such  a  suit¬ 
able  building  at  disposal,  dark  corners  and  bad  light  being  unknown 
quantities. 
The  open  class  for  cut  blooms  went  to  Mr.  S.  Dean  of  the  Westgate 
Hotel.  The  best  of  his  blooms  were  Madame  Carnot,  Hairy  Wonder,  and 
Milano.  The  incurved  section  was  poorly  represented.  In  the  amateur 
section  Mr.  H.  A.  Allen,  Penarth,  was  easily  first  with  undoubtedly  the 
best  stand  in  the  show.  Phoebus  (which  obtained  the  N.C.S.  certificate), 
Mrs.  G.  W.  Palmer,  Madame  Gustave  Henri,  M.  Ch.  de  Ldche,  and  Lady 
Hanlmm  were  very  fine.  Amongst  the  cottagers’  classes  there  were 
some  creditable  blooms  shown,  and  the  fever  is  not  likely  to  cool  just 
yet.  Trained  and  bush  plants  were  exceedingly  well  showD,  and  Mr.  S. 
Dean  was  again  well  to  the  fore,  and  obtained  the  N.C.S.  certificate  in 
this  section. 
In  the  open  group  class  Mr.  C.  D.  Phillips  scored  a  distinct  success 
with  well  grown  plants  carrying  blooms  up  to  exhibition  standard.  For 
the  miscellaneous  group  Colonel  Wallis  was  awarded  premier  honours. 
Primulas,  table  plants,  and  the  decorative  exhibits  were  all  exceptionally 
good.  The  fruit  made  a  most  tempting  display,  and  Mr.  John  Basham  of 
Bassaleg  occupied  one  end  of  the  building  with  a  meritorious  exhibit  of 
plants,  flowers,  and  fruit.  Taken  as  a  whole  it  was  a  most  attractive 
show,  and  the  Committee  should  feel  highly  pleased  with  the  results  of 
their  efforts. 
WALTON  AND  WEYBRIDGE.— November  10th. 
This  old-established  Society  held  its  annual  exhibition  in  the  Public 
Hall,  Walton,  on  the  10th  inst.  The  Show  was  quite  up  to  the  usual 
standard,  and  in  many  classes  an  improvement  was  noticeable.  Cut 
blooms  were  the  main  feature,  and  in  both  sections  were  splendidly 
shown.  The  principal  open  class,  in  which  a  challenge  cup,  valued 
10  guineas,  and  3  guineas  in  money,  was  offered,  was  for  forty-eight, 
distinct,  thirty-two  Japanese,  sixteen  incurved,  the  incurved  blooms  to  be 
arranged  in  the  front  row.  This  was  a  decided  improvement,  and  had 
a  much  better  effect  than  when  the  blooms  are  on  separate  boards. 
In  the  open  challenge  cup  class,  Mr.  Jenks,  gardener  to  Edgar  Bruce, 
Esq.,  Oatlands,  well  wTon  the  coveted  prize  with  a  really  fine  exhibit. 
His  best  Japanese  were  Simplicity,  Modesto,  Dorothy  Fowler,  Australie, 
Mrs.  Maling  Grant,  Werther,  Pride  of  Exmoutb,  Mons.  Chenon  de  Lech4, 
and  Rubert  Powell.  Incurved  :  Madame  Ferlat,  Golden  Empress,  W. 
Tunnington,  Duchess  of  Fife^Lord  Hawke,  Mrs.  J.  Eadie,  and  Charles 
Curtis.  Mr.  Lock,  gardener  to  C.  S.  Eudy,  Esq.,  Q.C.,  Oatlands,  was  a 
fair  second. 
Eor  thirty-six  blooms,  distinct,  eighteen  incurved,  eighteen  Japanese, 
Mr.  Jenks  gained  the  first  prize  with  a  splendid  stand,  comprising 
Werther,  Phoebus,  Simplicity,  Mrs.  Barks,  Souvenir  de  Madame  Rosette, 
and  Australie  ;  with  good  incurved  of  Charles  Curtis,  John  Salter,  Bonnie 
Dundee,  Miss  Haggas,  and  Madame  Darier.  Mr.  Caryer  was  an  exceed¬ 
ingly  close  second,  and  Mr.  Lock  a  good  third. 
In  the  class  for  twelve  incurved,  distinct.  Mr.  Caryer  was  well  first  with 
a  heavy  stand,  in  which  W.  Tunnington,  Robert  Petfield,  Mad.  Darier, 
Empress  of  India,  and  Alfred  Salter  were  the  best ;  the  second  prize  went 
to  Mr.  Felgate,  and  the  third  to  Mr.  Lock.  Nine  stands  were  staged  in 
the  class  for  the  best  twelve  large  flowering  blooms,  distinct,  with  foliage. 
Mr.  Hicks,  gardener  to  A.  Cushney,  Esq.,  Cobham,  was  first  with  a 
splendid  stand  ;  Mr.  Caryer  was  a  close  second,  and  Mr.  Cook  third.  For 
twelve  Anemones  Mr.  Jenks  was  first,  Mr.  Prothers  second,  and  Mr. 
Pallant  third. 
For  twelve  Japanese,  distinct,  Mr.  Cook  was  first  with  afresh  stand. 
He  had  fine  blooms  of  Mad.  Carnot,  Mdlle.  T.  Rey,  Lady  Ridgway, 
Australie,  Mrs.  Palmer,  and  Lady  Hanham.  Mr.  Watford,  gardener  to 
A.  J.  Rhodes,  Esq.,  Weybridge,  was  a  close  second,  and  Mr.  Caryer  a 
good  third.  Six  Japanese,  distinct,  Mr.  Pallant  was  an  easy  first  ;  Mr. 
Page,  gardener  to  A.  J.  Barr,  Esq.,  Walton,  second  ;  and  Mr.  Prothers 
third.  In  the  class  for  six  incurved,  one  variety,  Mr.  Jenks  was  well  first 
with  a  fine  stand  of  Charles  Curtis  ;  Mr.  Eelgate  second  with  Princess  of 
Wales  ;  and  Mr.  Watford  third  with  Duchess  of  Pife.  Six  Japanese,  one 
variety,  Mr.  Watford  took  the  first  prize  with  Mad.  Carnot  ;  Mr.  Swan 
second,  and  Mr.  Eelgate  third. 
In  the  class  for  six  dwarf  trained  specimens  Mr.  Swan,  gardener  to 
G.  K.  Purchase,  Esq.,  Weybridge,  was  the  only  exhibitor,  and  was  justly 
awarded  the  first  prize  with  a  splendid  half-dozen.  Floral  stands,  vases, 
bouquets  furnished  an  attractive  display.  Mr.  F.  Hopkins,  Hurst  Grove 
Nursery,  Walton,  had  a  good  display  of  Dahlias  and  Tea  Roses.  Fruit 
was  well  shown.  Mr.  G.  Masters,  the  Secretary,  and  the  Committee 
carried  out  all  arrangements  in  a  most  excellent  manner. 
WINDSOR,— November  10th. 
The  seventh  annual  exhibition,  held  in  the  Albert  Institute,  was  the 
best  seen  here.  A  pleasing  improvement  was  noticed  in  the  exhibits  in 
many  classes,  making  it  one  of  the  best  all-round  shows  in  the  provinces. 
Mr.  Finch,  Hon.  Secretary,  and  the  Committee  deserve  all  praise  fer  the 
satisfactory  arrangements  made. 
Groups  of  Chrysanthemums  made  the  leading  feature,  six  competing 
in  the  open  class  for  the  challenge  cup  offered,  making  a  bold  display  on 
both  sides  of  the  large  hall.  Mr.  W.  Cole,  gardener  to  Mrs.  E.  B.  Foster, 
easily  secured  the  coveted  award  with  dwarf  plants,  carrying  good  blooms, 
arranged  almost  faultlessly.  Mr.  W.  Davis,  gardener  to  Henry  Adams, 
Esq ,  was  a  good  second  ;  Mr.  A.  Gillies,  gardener  to  Sir  Robert  Harvey, 
third.  Equally  keen  was  the  competition  in  a  similar  class  tor  amateurs. 
Mr.  H.  Edwards,  32,  Albert  Street,  Clewer,  Windsor,  again  won  the 
coveted  award  with  a  most  creditable  exhibit.  Mr.  J.  R.  Stubling  was 
second,  and  Dr.  Wyborn  third. 
Cut  blooms  are  generally  staged  both  numerously  and  well.  For 
twenty-four  Japanese,  in  eighteen  varieties,  Mr.  Sturt,  gardener  to 
N.  L.  Cohen,  Esq.,  Englefield  Green,  Egham,  was  an  easy  first  with  heavy 
