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■Cheadle,  being  first,  and  Mr.  Wilkes,  gardoner  to  Miss  Lord,  Ashton-on- 
Mersey,  second.  For  nine  untrained  plants,  Mr.  Bradburn,  gardener  to 
*G.  H.  Gaddum,  Esq.,  Adria  House,  Didsbury,  won  with  splendid  examples, 
Mr.  Mulloy,  gardener  to  Tho3.  Harker,  Esq.,  Brook  House,  Withington, 
being  a  good  second.  < 
Before  entering  on  to  the  trade  exhibits  we  must  accord  the  highest 
possible  merit  to  the  great  group  of  foliage  and  flowering  plants  brought 
by  Mr.  Weathers  from  the  Botanical  Gardens.  It  covered  many  hundreds 
of  square  feet,  high  Palms  towering  in  the  centre.  The  Chrysanthemums 
were  massed  in  colours  of  some  twenty  plants  each,  and  grand  they 
looked,  with  “  dot  ”  plants  of  Yuccas  and  Dracsenas.  It  was  a  bold  attempt 
■splendidly  carried  out.  Messrs.  Clibran  Sc  Son,  Altrincham,  staged 
'Celosias  of  an  extremely  choice  strain,  embracing  many  colours  not 
iiitherto  seen,  also  handsome  cut  blooms  of  incurved  Japanese,  decorative 
and  single  Chrysanthemums.  Messrs.  Caunell  Sc  Sons.  Swanley,  gave 
visitors  a  treat  in  colour,  with  beautiful  Zonal  Geraniums,  Cannas,  and 
cut  blooms  of  Chrysanthemums.  Messrs.  W.  J.  Godfrey,  Exmoutb,  and 
W.  Wells  Sc  Son,  Earlswood,  were  conspicuous  by  reason  of  the  choice 
*nd  varied  collection  of  Chrysanthemums,  many  new  varieties  being 
certificated.  .  i  • 
Messrs.  Dickson,  Brown,  &  Tait  and  Messrs.  Dickson  &  Robinson, 
vied  with  each  ether  in  their  efforts  to  suit  the  public  taste,  the  former 
showing  capital  groups  of  Lily  of  the  Valley  and  Gloire  de  Lorraine 
Begonias,  and  the  latter  having  miscellaneous  plants  and  un  excellent 
collection  of  Cyclamens.  Orchids  were  left  chiefly  to  Mr.  James  Cypher 
of  Cheltenham,  and  right  worthily  did  he  maintain  his  reputation.  Very 
tfine,  too,  was  the  stand  put  up  by  Mr.  Robson  of  Bowden.  Messrs. 
Heath  Sc  Sons,  too,  had  a  small  but  choice  stand  of  Orchids.  The  Onions 
staged  by  Mr.  Deverill  of  Banbury  were  marvels  of  good  culture. 
WREXHAM. — November  18th. 
The  beautiful  old  town  looked  its  best  on  the  morning  of  the  show, 
und  through  the  narrow  street  turning  from  the  main  road  the  visitor 
was  soon  in  sight  of  the  Public  Hall,  where  the  autumn  queen  could  be 
seen  in  full  beauty,  whilst  fruit  of  high  quality  and  colour  enhanced  the 
scene.  Mr.  Elliott  II.  Strachan,  the  Secretary,  was  admirable  in  his 
endeavours  to  make  everyone  feel  at  home,  and  it  is  to  be  hoped  that  the 
public  have  appreciated  his  work  to  the  full. 
In  the  class  for  twenty-four  Japanese  seven  staged.  The  Judges 
awarded  the  prize  to  Mr.  Dawes,  gardener  to  Lord  Trevor,  Brynkinalt ; 
but  the  rules  read  that  back  row  flowers  must  not  exceed  8  inches  in 
height  from  the  top  of  the  board  to  the  under  side  of  the  tube,  and  a 
protest  being  made  by  other  exhibitors  that  Mr.  Dawes  had  blooms  from 
half  inch  to  I  inch  higher  he  was  unfortunately  disqualified,  and  the  prizo 
given  to  the  second — viz.,  Mr.  Fairbairn,  gardener  to  Sir  Watkin  W. 
Wynn,  Bart.,  Wynnstay,  the  second  and  third  prizes  going  to  Mr.  Shaw, 
gardener  to  Mrs.  Potts,  Horsley  Hall,  and  Mr.  E.  J.  Edwards,  gardener 
to  E.  S.  Clark,  Esq,  Oak  Alyn,  Cefr.-y-Bedd,  with  well  coloured 
flowers.  i 
For  twelve  Japanese  Mr.  Bagshaw,  gardener  to  Ed.  Peel,  Esq  , 
Bryn-y-Pys,  was  a  grand  first,  the  finest  beiDg  Baron  Ad.  de  Rothschild, 
Yrellow  Carnet,  Edith  Tabor,  Mrs.  H.  Weeks,  Viviand  Morel,  and  Sim¬ 
plicity,  the  latter  gaining  the  premier  prize  in  the  show.  Mr.  Dawes  was 
a  creditable  second,  and  Mr.  Shaw  third.  For  twelve  incurved  Mr. 
Edwards  was  a  distinct  first,  C.  H.  Curtis,  Duchess  of  Fife,  Mrs.  R.  C. 
Kingston,  Miss  Dorothy  Foster,  and  Madame  Ferlat  being  especially 
prominent.  Mr.  Dawes  was  second,  and  Mr.  Roberts,  gardener  to  Miss 
Wright,  Halston,  third. 
Some  pretty  groups  were  arranged  for  effect,  Mr.  Bagshaw  having  no 
difficulty  in  taking  the  premier  honours  with  plants  carrying  excellent 
flowers.  The  second  prizo  went  to  Mr.  Dean,  gardener  to  Jno.  Jones, 
Esq.,  Grove  Lodge.  The  fruit  alone  was  worth  a  journey  to  see,  for  in 
addition  to  numerous  collections  of  Apples  and  Pears  there  were  many 
prizes  offered  for  single  dishes.  The  number  was  too  large  to  admit  of 
our  giving  the  names.  Non-competitive  exhibits  helped  materially  to  an 
■excellent  show. 
BOLTON.— November  18th  and  19th. 
In  the  mid9t  of  a  town  given  up  almost  entirely  to  manufacturing 
products  the  Committee  keep  pace  with  the  times,  and  continue  to  hold 
their  annual  show  of  Chrysanthemums  in  the  Town  Hall.  That  the  efforts 
made  are  worthily  appreciated,  a  visitor  can  at  once  see,  not  only  by  the 
support  given  by  the  inhabitants,  but  also  by  the  great  increase 
in  quality  of  exhibits,  and  also  in  the  arrangement  throughout. 
We  nave  so  much  pressure  on  our  space  at  the  present  time,  that  only 
the  leading  classes  can  be  mentioned.  For  twelve  incurved  and  twelve 
Japanese,  the  silver  cup  and  first  prize  was  won  by  Mr,  J.  Kirkman, 
gardener  to  J.  Stanning,  Esq.,  J.P.,  Leyland,  with  a  stand  of  much  quality, 
the  best  varieties  being  incurved  :  Perle  Dauphinoise,  Queen  of  England, 
W.  Tunniugton,  Duchess  of  Fife,  Madame  Ferlat,  Mrs.  Airdrie,  Globe 
d’Or,  Major  Bonnaffon,  Alfred  Salter,  C.  II.  Curtis,  Golden  Empress,  and 
Mrs.  R.  C.  Kingston.  Japanese  :  Mrs.  W.  II  Lees,  Mrs.  C.  H.  Payne, 
Phoebus,  Madame  Bruant,  Secretaire  Fierens,  Madame  Gustavo  Henri, 
Miss  D.  Shea,  Madame  Carnot,  Mons.  Hoste,  Australie,  Edith  Tabor,  and 
Mons.  Chenon  de  Ldchd.  Mr.  Whittle,  gardener  to  R.  G.  Allen,  Esq., 
Aigburth,  Liverpool,  and  R.  W.  Harley,  Esq.,  Brampton,  Hereford,  were 
so  extremely  close  as  to  give  the  Judges  very  much  trouble,  their  flowers 
being  of  the  highest  quality. 
The  same  order  was  maintained  in  the  twenty-four  Japanese.,  Mr. 
Kirkman  again  showing  the  choicest  of  blooms.  Mr.  Harley  was  the 
only  exhibitor  for  twelve  incurved.  In  a  class  for  nine  incurved  and 
nine  Japanese  the  local"  talent  came  out  in  strong  force,  the  verdict  being 
in  favour  of  Mr.  Shone,  gardener  to  J.  W.  Makant,  Esq.,  J.P.,  Gilmore 
Lodge,  Bolton  ;  and  Mr.  G.  Callon,  gardener  to  Jno.  Harwood,  Esq.,  J.P., 
who  took  them  in  the  order  named.  The  competition  for  twelve 
incurved  and  twelve  Japanese  (local)  was  a  good  one,  Mr.  J.  Wain- 
wright,  gardener  to  Miss  Mabel  Cross,  who  also  won  the  President’s 
silver  cup,  scoring  well  with  a  stand  containing  some  really  good 
flowers.  Mr.  E.  L.  Castree,  gardener  to  G.  Shaw,  Esq.,  Pennington 
Hall,  Leigh,  was  second.  For  twelve  incurved,  twelve  Japanese,  twelve 
various,  six  incurved,  six  Japanese  Mr.  Shone  won  cleverly  throughout ; 
Mr.  Eastwood,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Taylor,  winning  two  minor  classes. 
The  plants  were  quite  up  to  the  usual  standard,  Mr.  Shone  making 
himself  somewhat  of  a  champion  by  taking  the  prizes  for  twelve  varieties 
shown  in  vases,  nine  specimens,  distinct,  four  large  flowering,  and  single 
specimen  Japanese,  incurved,  reflexed,  and  Pompon.  He  also  won  first 
and  silver  cup  for  a  characteristic  group,  and  Bolton  groups  are  so  well 
done  that  really  good  ones  can  only  be  entertained,  Mr.  C.  Jones, 
gardener  to  Mrs.  Shaw,  an  adept  at  the  work,  following  closely.  For 
an  artistic  group  with  a  mirror  at  the  back,  Mr.  Barclay,  gardener  to 
T.  Walker,  Esq ,  J.P.,  took  first  and  the  silver  medal  of  the  R.H.S. 
The  miscellaneous  plants  wero  all  of  considerable  merit,  the  growers 
of  which  are  deserving  of  every  credit.  Fruit  and  vegetables  were  very 
high  class.  Mr.  R.  Smith,  the  best  of  Chairmen,  and  Mr.  J.  Hicks, 
the  energetic  Secretary,  are  to  commended,  as  is  also  the  Committee 
for  bringtng  such  excellence  to  bear  upon  their  work. 
BATLEY.— November  19th. 
The  local  gardeners’ and  amateurs’  classes  are  he  re  encouraged  by  a 
liberal  prize  list — medals,  the  N.C.S.  certificates,  and  challenge  cuos.  No 
less  than  six  of  the  latter  are  offered,  including  the  one  in  the  open 
class  valued  at  20  guineas.  The  result  is  a  very  fine  Show,  as  the  well 
known  high  standing  of  the  principal  exhibitors  testifies. 
Mr.  Geo.  Burden,  gardener  to  G.  B.  iCockburn,  Esq.,  Birkenhead, 
whose  incurved  blooms  have  greatly  helped  to  place  his  name  high  up 
at  many  shows  this  season,  won  the  above  named  cup,  carrying  with  it 
a  cash  prize  of  £7,  for  eighteen  incurved  and  eighteen  Japanese  blooms. 
The  following  were  especially  worthy  of  record.  Japanese  :  Madame 
Gustave  Henri,  Australie,  Lady  Ridgway,  Mons.  Chenon  de  Ldchd, 
Ed.  Tabor,  Mrs.  H.  Weeks,  Phoebus,  Mathew  Hodson,  Lady  Hanhan, 
and  Thos.  Wilkins.  Incurved  :  Madame  Ferlat,  Miss  D.  Foster,  Harold 
Wells,  Mrs.  Kingston,  Duchess  of  Fife,  and  Ma  Perfection.  Mr.  J.  P. 
Leadbetter,  Tranby  Croft,  was  second.  His  Japanese  made  up  a  very 
heavy  stand,  nearly  overbalancing  the  formidable  incurved  of  his 
opponent.  Mr.  S.  Cole,  gardener  to  Earl  Spencer,  Althorp  Park,  was  third. 
For  twelve  Japanese,  Mr.  J.  H.  Goodacre,  gardener  to  the  Earl  ot 
Harrington,  was  first,  showing  Phoebus,  Mrs.  H.  Weeks,  Mrs.  C.  H. 
Payne,  E.  Tabor,.  Croda,  and  Mutual  Friend  (fine).  Second,  Mr.  Geo. 
Burden;  third,  Mr.  J.  P.  Leadbetter.  Twelve  incurved.  -  First,  Mr.  G. 
Burden  ;  second,  Mr.  J.  H.  Goodacre ;  third,  Mr.  J.  Vaughan,  gardener 
to  T.  Brocklebank,  Esq.,  Woolton. 
In  the  local  class  for  cut  blooms  the  w  inning  stands  came  up  strongly, 
Mr.  J.  Thornton,  Lamb  Hall,  winning  the  six-guinea  challenge  cup.  Mr. 
S.  Ilurford,  gardener  to  R.  J.  Critchley,  J.P.,  Hurst  House,  Dewsbury,  was 
second,  and  Mr.  J.  Davis,  gardener  to  G.  Sheard,  Esq  ,  The  Woodlands, 
Upper  Batley,  third.  In  the  smaller  classes  for  cut  blooms  the  same 
three  gentlemen  secured  all  the  prizes  with  varying  success  all  through. 
The  silver  challenge  cup  for  a  group  of  Chrysanthemums  only  brought 
one  exhibitor— viz.,  Mr.  J.  Davis,  who  has  an  unbroken  record  of  success 
in  this  class.  The  prizes  for  decorated  firegrates,  mantles,  and  mirrors,  a 
new  class,  brought  three  exhibits,  which  created  considerable  interest, 
Messrs.  Hurford,  Robinson,  and  Jackson  winning  in  the  order  named. 
Another  new  class  for  hanging  baskets  proved  worthy  of  encouragement, 
Messrs  Hurford,  Jackson,  and  Robinson  securing  the  prizes. 
SENECIO  GALPINI. 
A  PLANT  of  this  rare  Composite  may  now  be  seen  in  flower  in  the 
Mexican  house  at  Kew,  where  it  was  received  in  the  first  place,  about 
eight  years  ago,  from  Mr.  Galpin,  as  an  unnamed  species  from  the 
Transvaal,  and  on  flowering  it  was  named  after  the  donor. 
Whether  in  or  out  of  flower  it  is  decidedly  ornamental,  and  it  strikes 
one  as  being  a  plant  which  will  bo  popular,  as  it  becomes  better  known, 
for  the  greenhouse.  The  one  now  in  flower  is  one  of  the  progeny  of  the 
original  plant,  and  is  about  15  inches  bigh,  with  two  main  branches.  In 
its  early  stages  a  rosette  of  leaves  is  formed  close  to  the  ground  with 
very  little  stem.  As  it  gets  near  a  flowering  size  the  stem  elongates,  and 
a  large  branched  head  of  inflorescences  is  formed  from  each  growth. 
The  flower  heads  are  about  1^  or  2  inches  across,  and  are  made  up  of 
tubular  orange  coloured  florets,  enclosed  in  an  involucre  of  glaucous  bracts. 
The  whole  of  the  stem  and  leaves  arc  glaucous  and  fleshy.  The  leaves 
vary  in  size  from  2  to  G  inches  in  length,  and  from  half  to  lj  inch  in 
width. 
At  Kew  it  is  planted  out  in  a  border  with  succulent  plants,  and  is  given 
the  same  treatment  as  it  is  usual  to  give  to  that  class.  It  can  be  grown 
well  in  pots,  and  cuttings  rooted  in  February  make  capital  plants  in  5  or 
6-inch  pots  for  flowering  during  autumn. — W.  D. 
