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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
September  7,  1899. 
six  Show  and  Fancy,  distinct,  and  received  the  premier  award.  The 
stand,  as  a  whole,  was  perhaps  a  trifle  dark  in  colour,  but  the  flowers 
were  of  such  high  order  that  any  slight  defect  was  overshadowed  by 
general  excellence.  The  varieties  comprised  Mrs.  Morgan,  Mrs.  T. 
loreman,  Sunlight,  Rev.  J.  Gooday,  Goldfinder,  Colonist,  Dante,  Dr. 
Keyne?,  Mrs.  W.  Slack,  John  Hickling,  Arthur  Ocock,  Henry  Walton, 
M.  Campbell,  Victor,  Mrs.  R.  McKenzie,  Mrs.  Dodds,  Goldsmith,  Frank 
1  earce,  Buffalo  Bill,  Mrs.  Kendall,  Rev.  J.  B.  M.  Camm,  Pleasance,  Emin 
lash  a,  Duchess  of  Tork,  J.  T.  West,  Watchman,  Prince  of  Denmark, 
Wm.  Powell,  Julia  Wyatt,  Duke  of  Fife,  Mrs.  Gladstone,  Eclipse,  Mrs. 
Langtry,  Sunbeam,  and  W  illie  Garrett.  Mr.  G.  Humphries,  King’s 
Langley,  Chippenham,  was  second  with  smaller  refined  flowers  :  and 
Messrs,  Keynes,  Williams  &  Co.,  Salisbur}’,  third. 
Mr.  G.  Humphries  went  ahead  in  the  class  for  twenty-four  Show  and 
Fancy  varieties,  distinct.  The  blooms  were  in  several  cases  rather 
small,  but  fresh,  clean,  and  bright  in  colour.  There  were  examples  of 
Goldsmith,  Geo.  Gordon,  Mrs.  W.  Slack,  Wm.  Rawlings,  Earl  of  Ravens- 
worth,  J.  T.  West,  two  seedlings.  Arthur  Rawlings,  Dr.  Keynes,  Victor, 
Hercules,  Mr.  D.  Saunders,  Mrs.  J.  Downie,  Mrs.  Every,  Sunset, 
Sunbeam,  Frank  Pearce,  Maud  Fellowes,  Seedling,  John  Hickling, 
Goldsmith  (self),  Flag  of  Truce,  and  James  Stephens.  No  second  prize 
was  awarded,  and  the  third  went  to  Messrs.  Keynes,  Williams  &  Co , 
Salisbury. 
Mr.  J.  R  Tranter,  Henley-on-Thnraes,  annexed  the  first  prize  in  the 
c  ass  to!  twelve  Show  and  F ancy  Dahlias,  distinct,  with  an  even  but  some¬ 
what  dull  stand.  The  varieties  were  Crimson  King,  George  Rawlings, 
Mrs.  Saunders  James  Cocker,  Purple  Prince,  Harrison  Weir,  Diadem, 
i  liss  Canned,  Sunbeam,  Willie  Garrett,  J .  R.  Tranter,  and  Mrs.  J.  Downie. 
i  lessrs.  J,  Cheal  &  Sons,  Crawley,  were  a  very  close  second  with  a  lighter 
exhibit,  comprising  Miss  Lily  Large  (self),  Dandy.  Mrs.  W.  Slack,  Duke 
o.  tile,  John  Hickling,  Hon.  Mrs.  P.  Wyndham,  Daniel  Cornish.  T.  W. 
Girdlestone  (self),  Miss  Cannell,  Dr.  Keynes,  Ethel  Britton,  and  Hercules. 
Mr.  J.  Stredwick,  St.  Leonards-on-Sea,  was  third,  and  Mr.  M.  Baxter, 
Woking,  fourth. 
In  the  class  for  twelve  Fancy  Dahlias,  distinct,  Mr.  J.  Wa  ker  added 
to  his  laurels  by  annexing  the  premier  prize.  The  varieties  were  Emin 
Pasha,  Duke  of  Albany,  Peacock,  Rev.  J.  B.  M.  Camm,  Frank  Pearce, 
Plutarch,  Hercules,  S.  Mortimer,  John  Britton,  Matthew  Campbell,  Hero, 
and  Mrs  J.  Downie.  It  was  a  superb  stand.  Mr.  M.  V.  Seale  was  second 
with  smaller  but  well  built  flowers ;  Mr.  S.  Mortimer,  Rowledge,  Farnham, 
third.  There  were  four  competitors. 
,  Mr.  Jas.  Stredwick  was  in  excellent  form  in  the  class  for  eighteen 
distinct  Cactus  Dahlias,  to  be  shown  in  bunches  of  six  blooms  The 
varieties  included  Mayor  Tuppenny,  Uncle  Tom,  Eclipse,  The  Emperor, 
ntannia  Seedling,  Countess  of  Lonsdale,  Viscount  Sherbrooke.  Mrs. 
vw  e  a’  Mary  Service,  Magnificent,  Seedling,  Charles 
V  oodbridge,  Keynes’  White,  Harmony,  and  W.  E.  Balding.  Messrs. 
J.  Burrell  &  Co  ,  Cambridge,  were  second,  but  they  were  n.t  showing 
nearly  up  to  their  usual  standard.  Messrs.  Keynes,  Williams  &  Co.  were 
third  ;  and  Messrs.  J.  Cheal  &  Sons  fourth. 
For  twelve  distinct  Cactus  Dahlias  Mr.  S.  Mortimer  first  of  the  five 
exhibitors  with  a  striking  stand.  The  varieties  were  Lucius,  Britannia, 
Mary  Service,  Chas.  Woodbridge,  Alfred  Vasey,  Ebony,  Keynes’ White, 
Magnificent,  Countess  of  Lonsdale,  Mrs.  John  Goddard,  Starfish,  and 
Regulus.  Mr.  M.  \.  Seale  was  placed  second  with  Fantasy,  Lady 
Penzance,  Mary  Service,  Britannia,  and  Harmony  as  his  best  varieties. 
'  1?umPhnes  was  third.  and  Mr.  M.  Campbell  fourth. 
n  *  M.  Campbeli  wa9  first  in  a  very  keen  contest  for  twentv-four 
Cactus  Dahlias,  distinct,  shown  on  boards.  The  stand  was  even,  and  the 
flowers  were  very  fresh  and  bright.  The  varieties  comprised  Countess  of 
Lonsdale,  Ethel,  Eight.  Britannia,  Cinderella,  Eileen  Palliser,  W.  Cuth- 
bertson,  Exquisite,  Arachne,  Magnificent,  Stella,  The  Clown,  Mrs.  John 
Goddard  Lucius  Starfish,  IGy ties’  White,  Harmony,  Cycle,  Ruby, 
Primrose  Dame,  Firebrand,  Mrs.  K.  Foster,  and  two  others.  Mr.  M.  V. 
Seale  with  best  blooms  of  Lucius,  Britannia,  Lady  Penzance,  Starfi-h, 
Island  Queen,  Charles  Woodbridge,  Fantasy,  Cinderella,  and  Harmony, 
was  second  ;  and  Mr.  J.  Stredwick  third.  There  were  nine  competitors 
in  this  class.  y 
In  the  class  for  twenty-four  distinct  Pompons,  shown  in  bunches  of 
ten  blooms  there  were  four  competitors,  of  whom  Mr.  M.  V.  Seale  was 
placed  first  with  an  excellent  exhibit.  The  varieties  comprised  Distinc- 
j’  Tommy  Keith  Demon,  Sunny  Daybreak,  Doctor  Jim,  Donovan, 
Sn  Ros<;bud  Hypatia,  Adrienne,  Snowflake,  Douglas,  Lilian, 
BrnnLv,HaurPwV-EoSa  !^’  Captain  Bo>'ton’  Phoebe,  Emily  Hopper,  Nellie 
Broomhead  Whisper  Crimson  Gem,  Ganymede,  Nerissa,  and  Mary  Kirk. 
Messrs  J.  Cheal  &  Sons  were  a  most  creditable  second  with  excellent 
examples  of  Jessica,  Red  Indian,  Donovan,  Mars,  Ernest  Harper, 
Adrienne,  Ernest  Harper,  Captain  Boyton,  and  Norah.  The  third 
position  was  assigned  to  Messrs,  Keynes,  Williams  &  Co. 
There  were  only  three  competitors  in  the  class  for  twelve  bunches  of 
Pompons,  each  having  ten  blooms.  Messrs.  J.  Burrell  &  Co.  were  first 
with  a  singularly  charming  stand,  in  which  almost  all  the  blooms  repre¬ 
sented  the  best  type  of  flower.  The  varieties  were  Bacchus,  George 
rinckman,  Mabel,  Emily  Hopper,  Tommy  Keith,  Douglas,  Isabel, 
.Nerissa,  Distinction,  Mary  Kisk,  Eurydice,  and  Whisper.  Mr.  J.  Walker 
was  second,  and  Mr.  G.  Humphries  third. 
-n  i^'W°  comPetit?ra  ouly  came  forward  with  twenty-four  distinct  single 
J  ms,  each  variety  to  be  represented  by  a  bunch  of  ten  flowers.  Messrs, 
ui  ^  .&s  were  decidedly  first  with  a  stand  characterised  by  well 
blended  staging  of  finely  formed  and  richly  coloured  flowers.  The 
varieties  were  Naomi  Tighe,  Amos  Perry,  The  Bride,  Jack  Sheppard, 
i  unshine  (new),  Donna  Casilda,  Alba  perfecta,  Aurora,  Miss  Glasscock, 
Polly  Eccles,  Formosa,  Leslie  Seale,  Sunbeam,  Violet  Forbes,  Demon, 
Tommy  Puck,  Miss  Gordon.  Louisette,  Syringa  (new)  Eric,  Miss  Roberts, 
Miss  Morland,  and  Columbine.  Mr.  M.  V.  Seale  received  the  second 
prize.  The  varieties  most  conspicuous  were  Naomi  Tighe,  Formosa, 
Eclipse,  Huntsman,  The  Bride,  Demon,  Polly  Eccles,  Aurora,  Beauty’s 
Eye,  and  Phyllis, 
Mr.  J.  Walker  was  apparently  the  only  exhibitor  of  twelve  single 
Dahlias,  distinct,  shown  in  bunches  of  ten  blooms,  and  received  the  first 
prize.  The  varieties  comprised  Naomi  Tighe,  Penelope,  The  Bride, 
Eclipse,  Donna  Casilda,  Aurora,  Miss  Henshaw,  Beauty’s  Eye,  Victoria, 
Miss  Roberts,  Leslie  Seale,  and  Formosa. 
Amateurs’  Classes. 
There  were  four  entries  in  the  amateur  class  for  twenty-four  Show 
and  Fancy  varieties,  distinct  ;  but  Mr.  F.  W.  Fellowes,  Putteiidge  Grange, 
Luton,  was  adjudged  the  victor  with  an  even  exhibit.  The  varieties  were  : 
— Back  row  :  Chieftain,  Majestic,  Bella,  Norma,  T.  W.  Girdlestone  (self), 
Earl  of  Raverisworth,  Prince  Bismarck,  and  Mrs.  W.  Slack.  Middle 
row  :  Harrison  Weir,  Professor  Fawcett,  John  Walker,  Prince  Ranji, 
Dr.  Jim,  Willie  Garrett,  Kit,  and  John  Bennett.  Front  row  :  Jas.  Vick, 
Lilian  Mary,  Arthur  Rawlings,  Shotesham  Hero,  Prince  of  Denmark, 
Mrs.  Gladstone,  Duchess  of  York,  and  Mabel  Stanton.  Mr.  T.  Anstiss, 
Brill,  was  second.  Here  the  blooms  were  not  quite  so  even.  The  best 
flowers  were  Mrs.  Morgan,  Hercules,  Maud  Fellowes,  Colonist,  Kathleen, 
and  Mrs.  W.  Slack.  Mr.  R.  Burgin,  St.  Neots,  was  third  ;  and  Mr. 
W.  Mist,  Ightham,  fourth. 
There  were  three  entries  for  eighteen  blooms,  distinct.  Mr.  T.  Jones, 
Ruabon,  N.  Wales,  was  first  with  somewhat  coarse  flowers.  The  varieties 
were  Colonist,  Arthur  Ocpck,  Jas.  Stephens.  Mrs.  W.  Slack,  Mr. 
Chamberlain,  J.  T.  West,  John  Walker,  Frank  Pearce,  Duchess  of  Teck, 
Dorothy,  Dr.  Keynes.  Chieftain,  John  Bennett,  Goldfinder,  Mrs.  Glad¬ 
stone,  Reliance,  Warrior,  and  R.  T.  Rawlings.  Mr.  R.  C.  West,  gardener 
to  H.  J.  Wigram,  Esq.,  Salisbury,  followed  with  good  blooms  of  Mrs. 
W.  Slack,  Duchess  of  Albany,  W.  Powell,  Goldsmith,  and  Peacock  ;  and 
Mr.  W.  Peters,  gardener  to  A.  C.  .J.  Hare,  Esq.,  St.  Lconards-on-Sea, 
third. 
Six  exhibitors  staged  for  the  twelve  varieties,  distinct.  Mr.  S.  Cooper, 
Chippenham,  was  first  with  a  strong  board.  His  varieties  were  Shirley 
Hibberd,  Duchess  of  Albany,  Rebecca,  Peacock,  Harry  Keith,  Victor, 
Mrs.  Langtry,  John  Walker,  Maud  Fellowes,  Colonist,  Mrs.  Gladstone, 
and  Arthur  Rawlings.  Mr.  W.  Mist  was  second.  His  best  blooms  were 
Peacock,  Colonist,  R.  T.  Rawlings,  and  Warrior  ;  and  Mr.  E.  Jefferies 
third.  There  was  a  poor  entry  tor  the  six  varieties.  Mr.  A.  Starling, 
gardener  to  P.  Reynolds,  Esq.,  Romford,  was  first,  staging  Champion 
Rollo,  J.  T.  West,  Majestic,  II.  T.  Rawlings,  Arthur  Ocock,  and  Maud 
Fellowes.  Mr.  G.  T.  Cronk,  Hanswortb,  was  a  close  second  ;  and  Mr. 
A.  Taylor,  East  Finchley,  third. 
Five  boards  were  staged  in  the  clasp  for  twelve  Fancy  varieties.  Mr. 
R.  C.  West  was  ahead  with  a  good  board.  The  varieties  were  Dorothy, 
General  Grant,  Duchess  of  Albany,  Rev.  J.  B.  M.  Camm,  Peacock, 
Goldsmith,  Comedian,  Mutt.  Campbell,  Dazzler,  Mrs.  Downie,  Emin 
Pasha,  and  Mrs.  Sanders.  Mr.  F.  W.  Fellowes  followed  with  good  blooms  of 
Miss  Browning,  Hero,  and  Mrs.  J.  Downie,  and  Mr.  W.  Mist  third.  The 
competition  was  keen  for  six  blooms,  but  the  first  place  was  awarded  Mr. 
R.  Burgin.  Mr.  E.  Jefferies,  Langley  Burrell,  was  second,  and  Mr.  Thos. 
Jones  third. 
The  premier  Cactus  class  for  twelve  varieties,  distinct,  in  bunches, 
brought  three  competitors.  Mr.  R.  Keeble.  gardt  ner  to  E.  W.  Sharp,  Esq.. 
Twyforcl,  was  an  easy  winner  for  first  position,  the  varieties  being  clean 
and  well  staged.  There  were  Viscountess  Sherbrooke,  Chas.  Woodbridge, 
Britannia,  Stella,  Mary  Service,  Lucius,  Lady  Penzance,  Alfred  Vasey* 
Keynes’  White,  Countess  of  Lonsdale.  Fantasy,  and  Magnificent.  Mr. 
J.  F.  Hudson,  Acton,  was  second  with  smaller  flowers,  his  best  bunches 
were  Magnificent,  Starfish,  Aracnne,  Chas.  Woodbridge,  and  Chancellor, 
and  Mr.  W.  Mist  was  third. 
In  the  class  for  nine  sprays,  three  blooms  each.  Here  Mr.  H.  A. 
Needs,  Horsell,  Woking,  was  first  with  a  beautiful  exhibit ;  the  varieties 
were  Keynes’  White,  (  has.  Woodbridge,  Mary  Service,  Ranji,  Starfish, 
Lady  Penzance,  Island  Queen,  Alfred  Vasey,  aud  Cinderella.  Mr.  W.  G. 
Handcock,  Kingswortb,  Ashford,  was  placed  second  with  good  blooms, 
staged  without  foliage  ;  the  best  sprays  were  Magnificent,  Fusilier,  Chas, 
Woodbridge,  and  Night.  Mr.  L.  McKenna  was  third. 
For  six  sprays,  three  blooms  each,  Mr.  Edward  Maw  ley,  Berkhampsted, 
led  off  with  well  displayed  bunches  of  Magnificent,  Chas.  Woodbridge, 
Britannia,  Kight,  Mary  Services  and  Starfish,  and  Mr.  Jas.  Bryant, 
Salisbury,  was  second.  For  six  bunches  of  six  blooms  each,  Mr.  R.  Keeble 
was  first  with  a  splendid  exhibit.  The  varieties  were  Beatrice,  Stella, 
Cycle,  The  Clown,  Mary  Service,  and  Lucius.  Mr.  J.  E.  Hudson  was 
second  with  good  bunches  of  Magnificent,  Night,  Mary  Service,  and 
Regulus,  and  Mr.  L.  McKenna  third.  There  were  only  two  competitors 
in  the  class  for  twelve  bunches  of  Pompons,  six  blooms  each.  Mr.  J.  E. 
Hudson  was  first  with  White  Britton,  Emily  Hopper,  Grace,  Bacchus, 
Lilian,  Tommy  Keith,  and  Hypatia,  all  in  good  form.  Mr.  W.  Peters 
followed  with  good  trusses  of  Elegant,  Nellie  Broomhead,  Captain 
Boyton,  and  Katie  ;  and  Mr.  C.  Osman,  Sutton,  was  third  with  coarser 
flowers. 
Mr.  R.  Burgin  was  first  in  the  class  for  six  sprays  of  six  blooms  each, 
G<  o.  Brinkman,  Mars,  and  Tommy  Keith  were  the  best  bunches.  The 
winner  of  the  second  prize  was  Mr.  W.  Mist,  with  good  bunches  of  George 
Brinkman,  Phoebe,  Tommy  Keith,  and  Keats.  Mr.  E.  Jefferies  was  third. 
The  single  varieties  were  not  a  great  feature.  In  the  class  for  six 
varieties,  in  bunches  of  ten,  Mr.  J.  E.  Hudson  was  first,  but,  sad  to  relate. 
