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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
November  21,  1898- 
General  Roberts,  Madame  Carnot,  Mr*.  Hermann  Kloss,  Elthorne 
Beauty,  Mons.  C.  de  Ldche,  Mons.  Panckoucke,  M.  E.  Rossette,  Mrs. 
J.  Lewis,  Yiviand  Morel,  and  G.  J.  Warren.  Mr.  Goodaere  was  second  ; 
and  Mr.  Midgley,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Mason,  Bankfield,  Bingley,  third. 
Mr.  Goodacre  was  first  for  twelve  incurved  ;  and  Mr.  G.  Jarvis,  gardener 
to  Mrs.  Whittaker,  Ilessle,  third.  For  twelve  Japanese  Messrs.  Clark 
and  Sons,  Radley,  were  first ;  Mr.  Midsley  second  ;  and  Mr.  Corbett, 
gardener  to  Marquis  of  Normanby,  Mulgrave  Castle,  third. 
In  the  local  section  the  competition  with  cut  blooms  was  keen,  and 
showed  a  decided  advance  on  previous  years  in  quality,  Mr.  Grix  winning 
with  a  good  stand,  many  of  the  blooms  being  superb.  J.  Agate,  Globe 
d’<  )r,  J.  Lambert,  V.  Tomlin,  Chas.  Curts,  Lady  Isobel,  Robt.  Petfield, 
Empress  of  India,  Mrs.  Kingston,  and  Lord  Alcester  were  fine.  Mr. 
Moore  was  second  ;  and  Mr.  Eastwood  third.  For  twelve  Japanese  Mr. 
Moore  was  first  with  Mrs.  H.  Weeks,  Phoebus,  Madame  M.  Ricoud,  Lady 
Ridgway.  Australie,  Western  King,  Madame  G.  Henri,  Oceana,  Viviand 
Morel,  Chas.  Davis,  N.C.S.  Jubilee,  and  Lady  Byron.  Mr.  Grix  was 
second  ;  and  Mr.  Eastwood  third.  For  sis  Japanese  of  one  variety  Yiviand 
Morel,  Chas.  Davis,  and  Duke  of  Wellington  won  in  the  order  given,  to 
the  credit  of  Messrs.  Norman,  White,  and  Gris. 
SUTTON  COLDFIELD. — November  15th  and  16th. 
The  thirteenth  aanual  show  of  the  Sutton  Coldfield  Association 
uphpld  the  traditions  of  previous  exhibitions.  As  usual  the  show  was  held 
in  the  Town  Hall.  For  a  bank  of  naturally  grown  Chrysanthemums 
arranged  in  a  semicircle  10  feet  by  5  feet,  Mr.  J.  E.  Pears,  gardener  to 
W.  W.  Watts,  Esq.,  Manor  Hill,  was  awarded  the  premier  prize.  The 
N.C.S.’s  certificate  of  merit  was  also  attached  to  the  same  exhibit.  The 
second  prize  was  bestowed  on  Mr.  A.  Jenkins,  gardener  to  W.  A.  Wills, 
Esq.,  CUrgate,  Wylde  Green,  for  a  good  arrangement. 
Cut  blooms  were  exceedingly  well  shown,  and  Mr.  J. E.  Pears  again 
proved  the  victor  with  a  stand  of  twelve  very  fine  Japanese  blooms,  not 
less  than  six  varieties,  distinct,  and  among  which  were  four  magnificent 
blooms  of  Mrs.  H.  Weeks.  The  N.C.S.’s  certificate  of  merit  was  also 
unanimously  awarded  to  the  exhibit.  The  second  prize  fell  to  Mr.  A. 
Jenkins  for  a  meritorious  complement  of  blooms,  and  the  third  prize 
to  Mr.  C.  Lucas,  gardener  to  J.  Appleby,  Esq.,  Normanhurst.  For  twelve 
incurved  blooms,  Mr.  A.  Jenkins  secured  the  first  prize  with  several 
superior  examples,  and  Mr.  W.  Walker,  gardener  to  H.  Needham,  Esq., 
Gravelly  Hill,  was  placed  second.  Single  varieties  were  well  shown,  and 
Mr.  A.  Jeffs,  gardener  to  E.  Ansell,  Esq.,  Erdington,  won  the  first  prize 
with  excellent  blooms  of  Miss  Mary  Anderson,  Miss  Annie  Holden,  and 
Crimson  Gem  in  bunches,  the  second  and  third  prizes  being  awarded 
respectively  to  Messrs.  A.  Jenkins  and  C.  Lucas. 
Specimen  Chrysanthemum  plants,  Primulas,  table  plants,  fruit  and 
vegetables  were  also  extensively  and  well  shown  in  the  foregoing  section 
of  exhibitors,  and  Mr.  A.  Jenkins  was  awarded  the  first  prize  for  the 
best  specimen  plant  in  the  show,  a  fine  example  of  Cypripedium 
insigne  with  upwards  of  120  blooms  upon  it.  He  also  exhibited,  not  for 
competition,  six  well  flowered  plants  of  Cattleya  labiata. 
TWICKENHAM. — November  15th  and  16th. 
The  annual  show  of  this  suburban  Society  was  held,  as  usual,  in  the 
Town  Hall,  making,  if  a  small,  yet  a  very  pleasing  display.  Miscellaneous 
plant  groups  came  from  Mr.  E.  II.  Fordham,  a  pretty  arrangement ;  and 
Mr.  Hoskins,  gardener  to  D.  Salaman,  Esq.  In  the  groups  of  Chrys¬ 
anthemums  faced  with  foliage  plants,  Mr.  E.  D.  Riekwood,  gardener  to 
Lady  Freake,  was  first,  his  flowers  being  quite  fresh  ;  Mr.  Hoskins  coming 
second.  In  the  cut  bloom  classes,  Mr.  C.  Smith,  gardener  to  Wilson 
Addison,  Esq.,  had  the  best  twelve  Japanese  and  twelve  incurved,  but 
there  were  two  competitors  only,  the  other,  who  was  placed  second,  being 
Mr.  Fitzwater,  gardener  to  F.  Braby,  Esq.  These  competitors  occupied 
the  same  positions  in  the  class  for  twelve  incurved  only,  Mr.  Osman,  of 
Ottershaw  Park,  coming  third.  With  twelve  Japanese,  Mr.  Smith  was 
first,  Mr.  Osman  coming  second,  and  Mr.  Coombes,  of  Teddington,  was 
third.  Mr.  Fitzwater  had  the  best  twelve  trebles  of  Pompons,  Mr.  W. 
Garrod  coming  second. 
With  six  singles  in  trebles,  Mr.  S.  Pead,  gardener  to  W.  S.  Bond, 
Esq.,  Surbiton,  was  first,  having  very  fine  blooms,  Mr.  Garrod  being 
second.  With  six  incurved  of  one  variety,  Mr.  Fitzwalter  was  first  with 
C.  H.  Curtis,  fair  blooms,  the  same  variety  placing  Mr.  Smith  second. 
The  latter  w  as  first  with  six  Japanese,  having  very  good  Mons.  Chenon 
de  Lech6,  Mr.  Osman  coming  second  with  rough  coarse  Golden  Gate. 
Mr.  C.  Wade  of  Feltham  had  the  best  white  Grapes  in  nice  Muscat 
of  Alexandria,  and  Mr.  Osman  the  best  blacks  with  Alicante,  was  also 
first  with  four  dishes  of  fruit,  Mr.  Riekwood  being  second.  Mr.  Osman 
also  had  the  best  four  dishes  of  Pears,  and  Mr.  Riekwood  the  best  four 
dishes  of  Apples,  whilst  with  two  dishes  Mr.  Garrod  was  first.  Miss 
Mary  Clarke  had  the  best  dressed  dinner  table,  and’ the  Misses  Cole  of 
Feltham,  the  best  table  stand  and  bouquets.  Generally  the  competition 
was  very  limited,  a  condition  of  things  that  badly  needs  amending. 
WINCHESTER. — November  15th  and  16th. 
One  of  the  best  autumn  exhibitions  held  in  the  Guildhall  was  that 
which  took  place  on  the  dates  named.  Cut  blooms  were  of  exceptional 
excellence,  and  considerable  in  number  ;  the  competition  was  keen  in  all 
classes. 
The  greatest  interest  centred  in  the  class  for  forty-eight  distinct 
blooms,  halt  incurved  and  the  jemainder  Japanese.  Mr.  Neville,  gardener 
to  F.  AY.  Flight,  Esq.,  Twyford,  Winchester,  won  the  premier  award 
somewhat  easily  with  a  capital  collection,  the  incurved  being  perhaps  one 
of  the  best  stands  seen  this  year.  The  varieties  were  Queen  of  England, 
Princess  of  Wales,  Mrs.  Coleman,  Mrs.  R.  C.  Kingston,  Ernest  Cunncll,- 
Madame  Ferlat,  Ma  Perfection,  Mrs.  N.  Molyneux,  Austin  Canned, 
V.  Tomlin,  M.  Martignac,  Miss  M.  A.  Haggas,  Lucy  Kendall,  C.  H. 
Curtis,  Globe  d’Or,  Lady  Isobel,  R.  Petfield,  Madame  Darier,  and  Lord 
Wolseley.  The  Japanese  were  not  exceptionally  large,  but  bright  and 
fresh,  and  included  Mary  Molyneux,  Madame  M.  Ricoud,  Madame  Carnot, 
Lady  Hanhim,  Australian  Gold,  J.  Chamberlain,  Phoebus.  Australie, 
G.  Roberts,  Pride  of  Exmouth,  Mutual  Friend,  Secretaire  Fierens.  and 
Rose  Wynne.  Mr.  W.  Prewett,  gardener  to  C.  A.  Pearson,  Esq., 
Frensham  Place,  Farnham,  was  a  creditable  second  ;  and  Mr.  W.  G. 
Adams,  Clarendon  Road,  Southsea,  third. 
Mr.  J.  Wasley,  gardener  to  F.  B.  Taylor,  Esq.,  Sherfield  Manor, 
Basingstoke,  was  the  most  successful  in  the  class  for  twenty-four  Japanese, 
distinct,  winning  easily  with  fully  developed  specimens  of  Australian 
Gold,  Mutual  Friend,  N.C.S.  Jubilee,  Pride  of  Madford,  M.  Chenon  de 
L£ch4,  Phoebus,  Mrs.  W.  H.  Lees,  Milano,  and  Madame  Carnot.  Mr. 
Neville  was  second  ;  and  Mr.  Bowerman.  gardener  to  Mrs.  C.  Iloare, 
Hackwood  Park,  third.  Mr.  Neville  had  the  best  exhibit  in  the  class  for 
twelve  incurved,  distinct,  staging  medium  sized  neatly  finished  examples 
of  Madame  Ferlat,  C.  II.  Curtis,  Ma  Perfection,  Mrs.  R.  C.  Kingston, 
R.  Petfield,  Princess  of  Wales,  Mis*  M.  A.  Haggas,  Topaze  Oriemale, 
and  Y.  Foster.  Mr.  C.  White,  Southsea,  was  second.  Prizes  were 
offered  for  twelve  white-dowering  Japanese,  in  four  varieties.  Mr. 
J.  Wasley  secured  the  first  place  in  a  stiff  competition  with  creditable 
blooms  of  Simplicity.  Mutual  Friend,  .  Madame  Carnot,  and  Elsie 
Teichraann.  Mr.  Neville  was  a  close  second.  For  a  like  number  having 
bronze  or  yellow  flowers  Mr.  Wasley  was  again  the  leader,  as  also  was 
he  for  twelve  red,  crimson  red  and  gold,  in  both  classes  staging  creditably. 
Groups  of  Chrysanthemums  were  a  distinct  feature  of  the  show,  and 
of  undoubted  excellence.  Mr.  G.  II.  Street,  gardener  to  the  Rev.  Dr. 
Fearun,  The  College,  Winchester,  once  more  occupied  the  place  of 
honour  with  an  exhibit  that  left  little  to  be  desired.  The  plants  were 
dwarf  having  good  foliage,  capital  blooms,  and  were  well  arranged. 
Mr.  T.  Butcher,  gardener  to  Rev.  H.  E.  Moberley,  St.  Michael’s 
Rectory,  Winchester,  was  second  ;  and  Mr.  G.  Newman,  gardener  to 
Captain  Gaussen,  Twyford  Lodge,  a  close  third.  Plants  suitable  for 
conservatory  decoration  are  always  well  represented  at  this  shew. 
Mr.  G.  Cousins,  gardener  to  E.  H.  Buckland,  Esq.,  Ivingsmead,  Win¬ 
chester,  was  the  leading  prizetaker  with  a  creditable  exhibit.  Mr.  H. 
Grigg,  gardener  to  the  Rev.  Mr.  Moorson,  Hollyrood  Winchester,  was  a 
close  second.  The  last  named  won  the  leading  place  for  six  white 
flowered  varieties,  as  also  did  he  for  six  yellows,  in  all  classes  staging 
fine  specimens.  Mr.  A.  E.  Taylor,  Bar  End.  Winchester,  won  the 
premier  award  for  the  best  standard  trained  Chrysanthemum  with  a 
wonderful  example  of  Madame  Mariu9  Ricoud.  To  this  exhibit  was  also 
awarded  the  N.C.S.  certificate  for  excellence  of  culture. 
Non-competitive  exhibits  were  few,  but  of  good  quality.  Messrs.  E. 
Hillier  &  Son  staged  a  grand  display  of  Apples  and  Pears  ;  Messrs. 
Jarman  &  Co.  of  Chard  hardy  fruit  on  a  smaller  scale  ;  and  Mr.  N. 
Molyneux.  Rookesbury  Park,  Fareham,  several  seedling  Chrysanthemums. 
To  one — Jane  Molyneux,  a  pure  white  Japanese — a  F.C.C.  was  awarded. 
BIRKENHEAD.— November  16th. 
Few  shows  can  boast  of  such  a  hardworking  Committee,  or  of  having 
such  gentlemen  connected  with  it  as  the  President,  E.  C.  Thin,  Esq.,  and 
Vice-Presidents  as  C.  Gatehouse,  Esq.,  and  C.  J.  Procter,  Esq.,  all  ardent 
horticulturists,  and  who  have  the  good  common  sense  to  render  to  their 
poorer  neighbours  net  only  their  presence,  but  pecuniary  assistance 
Mr.  Gatehouse  taking  the  ooinion  of  the  Committee  that  the  silver  cups 
should  be  won  outright  each  season,  and  promising  to  give  one  each  year, 
as  he  believed  it  was  correct  to  do  so,  and  not  to  have  them  distributed 
over  a  series  of  years. 
For  twelve  Japanese  and  twelve  incurved  Mr.  J.  Davies,  gardener  to 
E.  Ellis,  Esq.,  Dee  View,  Heswall,  was  a  magnificent  first,  winning  the  silver 
cup  given  by  Mrs.  Stitt  with  a  stand  which  we  have  not  seen  .excelled  this 
season.  The  incurved  were  remarkable  for  size  and  colour.  The  Japanese 
were  Ella  Curtis,  General  Roberts,  Australie,  Souvenir  de  Mad.  Rossette, 
Viviand  Morel,  M.  Chenon  de  Lech£,  Mutual  Friend,  Lady  Ridgway, 
Chas.  Davis,  Mrs.  H.  Weeks,  Matthew  Hodson,  and  Yellow  Carnot.  In¬ 
curved  :  Topaze  Orientale,  Miss  D.  Foster,  Ma  Perfection,  Lady  Isobel, 
Madame  Ferlat.  C.  H.  Curtis,  Bynum  Schiltges,  Duchess  of  Fife,  Rena 
Dula,  Harold  Wells,  and  Mrs.  R.  C.  Kingston.  Mr.  W.  Neish,  gardener 
to  J.  H.  Ismav,  Esq.,  Caldy  Manor,  was  a  good  second,  having  fine 
blooms  :  and  Mr.  J.  Williams,  gardener  to  C.  J.  Procter,  Esq.,  Boscobel 
Noctorum,  third.  Another  class  for  twelve  Japanese  and  twelve  incurved 
was  won  by  Mr.  Davies  with  blooms  similar  to  those  in  the  cup  class. 
Mr.  Neish  followed  with  very  creditable  blooms,  Mr.  J.  Williams  was 
third. 
In  the  local  classes  for  twelve  incurved  and  twelve  Japanese  Mr. 
Davies  was  again  invincible,  his  incurved  more  especially  showing  ihe 
same  splendid  form.  Mr.  E.  Broady,  gardener  to  W.  H.  Jones,  Esq., 
Horton  Grange,  was  extremely  close  in  Japanese,  and  also  fine  in  the 
incurved  for  second  position.  For  six  Japanese  Mr.  T.  Barber,  gardener 
to  G.  R.  Clover,  Esq.,  Ramleh,  Birkenhead,  won  ;  Mr.  R.  Laird,  gardener 
to  C.  E.  de  Wolt,  Esq.,  Chetwynd,  Oxton,  winning  with  a  similar  number 
of  incurved.  Other  local  classes  were  won  by  Mr.  E.  Niel,  gardener  to 
II.  B.  Smith,  Esq.,  and  Mr.  J.  Hughes,  gardener  to  Mrs.  McLaren.  For 
a  half-circular  group  of  Chrysanthemums,  with  foliage  plants  used  as  an 
