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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER . 
November  24,  1898. 
Haddocks  was  a  close  third.  There  were  other  classes  for  plants,  but 
these  call  for  no  particular  comment. 
Nine  classes  were  provided,  and  liberal  prizes  offered,  for  cut  blooms. 
A  grand  display  was  made,  and  the  competition  was  close  and  good 
throughout.  The  best  twenty-four  bloom9  of  incurved  varieties  were 
shown  by  Mr.  W.  Lusty,  who  staged  C.  Curtis,  Violet  Porter,  Madame 
Perlat,  Mrs.  R.  C.  Kingston,  W.  Tunnington,  Lady  Isobel,  Mrs.  C.  Egan, 
Princess  of  Wales,  Mrs.  Coleman,  Harold  Wells,  Empress  of  India, 
Emily  Nonin,  Aliss  Haggas.  Ma  Perfection,  G.  Haigh,  Jeanne  d’ Arc, 
Ideality,  Globe  d’Or,  Violet  Tomlin,  and  G.  Carpenter,  all  massive,  fresh, 
and  good.  Mr.  Martin,  gardener  to  T.  W.  Swinburne,  Esq.,  Winchcombe, 
was  second  ;  and  Mr.  Marsh  third.  Four  competed.  With  eighteen 
incurved  Mr.  Marsh  was  a  good  first ;  second,  Mr.  Lusty.  The  competi¬ 
tion  was  keener  in  the  class  for  twelve  varieties.  Mr.  Humphries, 
gardener  to  J.  L.  Burgess,  Esq.,  Maiseyhampton,  was  a  good  first  with 
well-finished  blooms.  Mr.  J.  Mullins,  gardener  to  Colonel  Arbutbnot, 
Norton  Court,  Gloucester,  was  second  ;  and  Mr.  J.  Gowray,  gardener  to 
Mrs.  Gambier-Parry,  Highnam  Court,  third.  For  six  varieties  Mr. 
Maddock,  gardener  to  J.  Ilorlick,  Esq.,  was  first  ;  Mr.  Mullins  second  ; 
and  Mr.  Hillier,  gardener  to  Lady  Northwick,  third,  all  showing  excel¬ 
lent  blooms. 
Four  growers  competed  with  thirty-six  varieties  Japanese,  distinct, 
but  the  Judges  had  no  hesitation  in  awarding  the  first  prize  to  Mr.  J. 
Martin,  who  staged  deep,  fresh,  well  coloured  blooms  of  Eva 
Knowles,  Simplicity,  Mrs.  J.  Lewis,  Edith  Tabor,  Silver  King, 
Secretaire  Fierens,  Baron  Ad.  de  Rothschild,  Mrs.  Hermann  Kloss, 
International,  Lady  Ridgway,  Hairy  Wonder,  N.C.S.  Jubilee,  Souvenir 
de  Madame  Rosette,  Rose  Wynne,  Madame  Carnot,  Graphic,  Robert 
Owen,  Duke  of  York,  Phoebus,  J.  Bidencope,  Viviand  Morel,  Golden 
Gate,  Mons.  Panckoucke,  Australie,  Lady  E.  Clarke,  General  Roberts, 
Madame  Philip  Rivoire,  Charles  Davis.  Madame  Gustave  Henri,  Beauty 
of  Adelaide,  Madame  Chenon  de  Lfiehe,  Australian  Gold,  E.  Molyneux, 
and  Mrs.  R.  Jones.  Mr.  Lusty  was  a  good  second,  and  Mr.  Marsh  third. 
Only  two  competed  with  eighteen  incurved  Japanese  varieties.  Mr.  Lusty 
was  well  first  with  perfect  blooms  of  several  of  the  best  known  varieties  ; 
second,  Mr.  May,  gardener  to  H.  O.  Lord,  Esq.  Mr.  Lusty  was  also  first 
for  eighteen  Japanese  varieties,  and  Mr.  May  second.  Seven  growers 
competed  with  twelve  Japanese  varieties,  Mr.  J.  Gowray  taking  the  first 
prize  for  an  excellent  stand  of  blooms.  Mr.  W.  Hillier  was  a  close 
second,  and  Mr.  G.  Barrow,  gardener  to  Dr.  A.  Ferguson,  a  good  third. 
The  same  number  competed  with  six  blooms,  which  class,  however,  ought 
to  have  been  confined  to  growers  not  showing  in  the  larger  classes.  First, 
Mr.  Mullins  ;  second,  Mr.  W.  Hillier  ;  third,'  Mr.  G.  Barrow.  Numerous 
hand  bouquets,  sprays,  and  vases  were  shown. 
HULL. — November  16th  and  17th. 
MANY  good  autumn  exhibitions  have  been  held  under  the  auspices 
of  the  Hull  Chrysanthemum  Society,  but  none  equal  to  that  held  on 
the  dates  named,  as  usual  iu  the  Artillery  Barracks.  In  both  cut 
blooms  aDd  groups  of  Chrysanthemums  and  foliage  plants  combined 
Hull  has  long  held  a  prominent  position.  -This  )ear  the  exhibits  in 
both  were  of  a  superior  order  to  any  previously  seen,  and  this  is  saying 
a  great  deal.  In  punctuality  of  detail  no  Society  can  vie  with  this,  as 
upon  the  stroke  of  ten  o’clock  the  rooms  are  cleared  for  the  Judges 
to  commence  their  duties  in  a  fit  and  proper  manner. 
Groups  as  usual  were  arranged  in  the  large  hall,  and  as  each 
possessed  much  merit  they  one  and  all  received  a  shure  of  patronage 
from  the  stream  of  visitors  who  attend  this  popular  northern  show. 
For  a  group  of  Chrysanthemums  and  foliage  plants,  arranged  in  a 
space  of  100  square  feet,  a  silver  challenge  vase  with  £10  is  offered 
as  first  prize,  w'hich  yearly  induces  keen  competition.  This  year  five 
competed,  making  a  noble  display.  As  was  the  case  last  year,  the 
Superintendent  of  the  Public  Parks  secured  the  premier  award  by  the 
quality  of  the  Chrysanthemum  blooms  and  lightness  in  arrangement, 
but  as  he  cannot  take  an  award  this  honour  fell  to  Mr.  G.  Wilson, 
gardener  to  Sir  James  Reckitt,  Bart.,  Swanland  Manor,  Brough,  who 
staged  a  splendid  exhibit  in  every  respect,  and  possessed  many 
instructive  hints.  Mr.  G.  Jarvis,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Whitaker,  Cliff 
House.  Ilessle,  was  a  creditable  second  ;  Mr.  G.  Cottam,  florist,  Alma 
Gardens,  Cottingham,  third.  For  a  miscellaneous  collection  of  plants, 
arranged  in  a  space  of  100  square  feet,  there  were  three  exhibitors,  in 
all  of  which  there  was  a  falling  off  in  point  of  quality  as  compared  to 
previous  years.  Mr.  J.  W.  Wilson,  South  Cave,  was  first,  and  Mr.  G. 
Wilson  second.  For  the  prizes  offered  for  a  decorated  mirror  there 
was  a  keen  competition  and  satisfactory  results.  Mr.  P.  C,  Coates, 
gardener  to  W.  Wheatley,  Esq..  Anlaby  Road,  Hull,  secured  the 
leading  award  with  an  exhibit  that  was  almost  faultless  in  its  arrange¬ 
ment.  ”  Mr.  J.  P.  Leadbetter,  gardener  to  A.  Wilson,  Esq.,  Tranby 
Croft,  Hull,  was  second  ;  and  Mr.  J.  Foster,  Newland,  Hull,  third. 
Plants  were  profusely  shown,  and  of  high  quality.  For  three 
trained  specimens  there  was  a  brisk  competition.  Mr.  H.  Thompson, 
gardener  to  C.  J.  Ringrose,  Esq.,  Cottingham  Grange,  Hull,  won  the 
premier  award  with  freely  flowered  examples  of  Mrs.  G.  Rundle  ;  Mr. 
WTliiam  Mason,  gardener  to  Col.  A.  K.  Dibb,  Kirkella,  second.  For 
three  standards  the  same  exhibitors  occupied  similar  positions  with  Mrs. 
G  Rundle,  each  carrying  four  dozen  blooms.  For  six  plants,  “  cut¬ 
backs,”  there  was  a  splendid  array  of  exhibits,  all  possessing  much  merit. 
The  premier  position  was  occupied  by  Mr.  J.  Backhouse,  Beverley,  with 
grand  examples  of  Viviand  Morel,  C.  Davis,  Mutual  Friend,  and  Phoebus, 
each  carrying  substantial  blooms  and  good  foliage.  Mr.  G.  Cottam  was 
second. 
Cut  blooms  were  numerous  and  good,  especially  in  the  incurved 
section.  For  twenty-four,  in  not  less  than  eighteen  varieties,  Mr.  C. 
Crookes,  gardener  to  Lady  Ilindlip,  Hadzor,  Droitwich,  won  the  leading 
award  with  perhaps  the  finest  stand  of  incurved  blooms  seen  this  season. 
The  varieties  were  Madame  Ferlat.  C.  II.  Curtis,  Duchess  of  Fife,  Topaze 
Orientale,  Queen  of  England,  Empress  of  India,  Jeanne  d’Arc,  Lady 
Isobel,  Golden  Empress,  R.  Petfield,  J.  Agate,  Violet  Foster,  D.  Foster, 
Lord  Alcvster,  Bonnie  Dundee,  and  Brookleigh  Gem.  Mr.  W.  Mease, 
gardener  to  A.  Tate,  Esq.,  Downside,  Leatherhead,  was  a  good  second 
with  blooms  of  high  quality  ;  and  Mr.  C.  H.  Hunt,  gardener  to  P. 
Ralli,  Esq.,  Ashtead  Park,  Epsom,  third.  In  the  class  for  eighteen 
incurved  there  was  also  keen  competition.  Mr.  P.  Walker,  gardener 
to  Col.  Clitherow,  Hotham  House,  Brough,  won  the  leading  position  with 
a  fine  stand.  Mr.  Hotham.  gardener  to  J.  E.  Wade,  Esq.,  Brantingham- 
thorpe,  was  second  ;  and  Mr.  Jackson,  Waltham  Hall  Gardens,  Grimsby, 
third. 
The  Japanese  section  produced  strong  competition  and  excellent 
blooms.  For  twenty-four,  Mr.  W.  Mease  was  distinctly  ahead  with  large 
bright  blooms  of  Mrs.  J.  Lewis,  J.  Bidencope,  Miss  Nellie  Pockett,  Mrs. 
G.  W.  Palmer,  Surpasse  Amiral,  Viviand  Morel.  Ella  Curtis,  Mutual 
Friend.  E  Molyneux,  Mrs.  C.  H.  Payne, Madame  G.  Henri,  M.  Panckoucke, 
Mrs.  W.  Mease,  Silver  King,  Simplicity,  Secretaire  Fierens,  Madame 
Carnot,  G.  J.  W arren,  M.  Chenon  de  Leche,  and  Mrs.  Weekes.  Mr.  J.  P. 
Leadbetter  was  a  good  second,  and  Mr.  C.  Crookes  third.  For  eighteen 
J apanese,  Mr.  J.  Backhouse  won  the  premier  award  with  good  examples 
of  popular  varieties.  Mr.  R.  Walker  second.  Mr.  T.  Down,  gardener  to 
H.  S.  Constable,  Esq.,  Wassand,  Hull,  won  first  place  for  twelve  Japanese 
with  heavy  blooms,  well  staged.  Mr.  Walker  a  close  second,  Mr.  H. 
Thompson  third  amongst  eleven  competitors. 
Grand  examples  of  M.  Chenon  de  Leche  won  for  Mr.  R.  Walker  the 
leading  award  in  the  class  for  six  any  one  variety.  Mr.  C.  Jennings, 
gardener  to  W.  Moore,  Esq,,  Walk  House,  Barrow-on-PIumber,  was  second 
with  the  same  variety.  Large-flowered  Anemones  were  a  feature  of  the 
Show.  Mr.  F.  Mason,  Idessle,  won  premier  place  with  excellent  Sir 
W.  Raleigh,  W.  W.  Astor,  Delaware,  Queen  Elizabeth,  and  Enterprise. 
Mr.  W.  Mason,  Kirkella,  was  second.  Reflexed  varieties  were  best  shown 
by  Mr.  R.  Walker.  Sinple-flowered  varieties  were  numerous  and  good. 
For  twelve  bunches,  Mr.  Waterhouse,  Cherry  Gaith,  Cottingham,  was  first. 
Pompons  were  best  staged  by  Mr.  W.  Sinclair. 
Table  decorations  made  a  distinct  feature  of  the  Show.  For  a  dessert 
table,  8  feet  by  4  feet,  completely  laid  for  six  persons,  only  Chrysanthe¬ 
mums  with  any  kind  of  grass  or  foliage  to  be  used,  five  competed,  making 
a  bold  display.  Miss  A.  K.  Brown,  Preston  Cottage,  Preston,  Hull,  was 
distinctly  ahead  with  an  arrangement  that  showed  much  taste.  Mrs. 
H.  L.  Leonard.  Ivy  House,  Preston,  Hull,  second.  Mrs.  F.  S.  Wheeler, 
“  Chepstow,”  Princes  Avenue,  Hull,  was  third.  Miss  Hilda  Pudsey, 
6.  Crown  Terrace,  Hull,  won  the  premier  award  for  one  bouquet.  Miss 
Ethel  G.  Fisher,  Willerby  Hall,  Hull,  won  first  prize  for  the  best  dressed 
epergne.  The  most  tastelul  arrangement  of  cut  miscellaneous  flowers 
was  contributed  by  Miss  Pudsey.  Miss  Hilda  Pudsey  was  second. 
The  premier  incurved  bloom  in  the  open  classes  was  a  grand  one  of 
Duchess  of  Fife,  staged  by  Mr.  Crookes.  M.  Chenon  de  Le'chfi,  shown 
by  Mr.  Walker,  was  the  premier  Japanese  bloom  ;  both  magnificent 
examples  in  their  respective  sections. 
RUGBY.— November  16th  and  17th. 
The  scholastic  town  of  Rugby  has  for  twelve  years  held  an  annual 
show  of  Chrysanthemums,  fruit,  and  vegetables,  and  it  is  one  of  the 
comparatively  few  societies  which  has  not  only  paid  its  way,  but  can  show 
a  balance  on  the  right  side.  That  is  at  least  a  very  satisfactory  result  of 
continuous  and  consistent  good  work,  in  which  a  practical  Committee  has 
been  substantially  supported  by  the  experienced  Secretary,  Mr.  Wm. 
Bryant.  The  Committee  does  something  more  than  aid  in  the  conduct  of 
the  Society’s  affairs,  for  a  proportion  of  them  are  also  exhibitors,  and  thus 
help  to  make  the  show  as  well.  In  the  case  of  some  societies  the  com¬ 
mittees  seem  to  be  chiefly  “ornamental,”  and  do  little  real  work,  but  that 
will  not  apply  to  Rugby  at  any  rate. 
The  Town  Hall  was  as  usual  the  place  chosen  for  the  show,  the  upper 
room  being  devoted  to  cut  blooms  and  fruit,  while  the  basement  hall  was 
similarly  occupied  with  plants,  groups,  and  vegetables.  In  the  cut  bloom 
classes  an  exceptionally  fine  display  of  Japanese  was  provided,  but  the 
incurved  were,  to  use  a  common  phrase,  “conspicuous  by'  their  absence.” 
With  twenty-four  Japanese  blooms,  distinct  varieties,  Mr,  A.  Chandler, 
gardener  to  Arthur  .Tames,  Esq.,  Coton  House,  Rugby,  was  awarded  the 
premier  prize  for  one  of  the  finest  collections  that  has  been  staged  this 
season.  The  blooms  were  of  considerable  size,  deep,  well  developed, 
fresh  and  bright,  indeed  the  most  critical  examination  could  scarcely 
discover  a  defect  of  any  consequence.  The  varieties  were  Mad.  Gustave 
Henri,  Mrs.  J.  W.  Barks,  W.  Wright,  Australie,  Mrs.  W.  Mease,  E. 
Molyneux,  G.  W.  Warren,  M.  Hoste,  Mrs.  G.  W.  Palmer,  Graphic.  Mrs. 
Hermann  Kloss,  Pride  of  Exmouth,  Mad.  L.  Remv,  Mrs.  C.  H.  Payne, 
Mad.  Carnot,  Phoebus,  M.  Chenon  de  Leche,  Silver  King.  Emily  Silsbury, 
Ethel  Addison,  Mons.  Panckoucke,  and  M.  Gruyer.  The  second  place 
was  taken  by  Mr.  Pearce,  gardener  to  S.  Loder,  Esq.,  Floore  House, 
Weedon,  who  had  a  strong  back  row  of  handsome  blooms,  but  the  others 
were  not  so  even.  Air.  Blakeway,  gardener  to  T.  A.  Muntz,  Esq.,  M.P., 
Dunsmore,  Rugby,  was  third  with  smaller  but  even  and  bright  blooms. 
There  was  a  good  display  in  the  class  for  eighteen  Japanese  blooms, 
and  there  Air.  Chandler  was  again  the  leading  exhibitor,  showing  fine 
blooms  of  similar  varieties  to  those  in  his  other  stand,  but  they  were  not 
quite  up  to  so  high  a  standard.  Mr.  Blakeway  followed  closely  with 
