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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
October  12,  l*ry. 
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CHRYSANTHEMUM  SHOWS. 
As  is  usual  at  this  time  of  the  year  we  have  received  numerous 
intimations  of  Chrysanthemum  shows  which  are  to  be  held  during  the 
coming  season.  Space,  however,  can  only  be  found  for  mentioning 
tliose  that  have  been  advertised  in  our  columns.  We  append  the 
dates  of  such  fixtures,  with  the  names  and  addresses  of  the  various 
secretaries : — 
Oct.  31,  Nov.  1. — Taunton. — John  S.  Winsor,  1G,  Hammet-sL,  Taunton. 
Oct.  31,  Nov.  1,  2. — Wolverhampton.— J.  H.  Wheeler,  Glen  Bank, 
Tettenhall,  Wolverhampton. 
Nov.  7,  8,  9. — Birmingham. — J.  Hughes,  140,  High-st.,  Harborne,  Bir¬ 
mingham  ;  F.  W.  Simpson,  Victoria-rd.,  Birmingham. 
„  8,  9. — Bristol. — Geo.  Webley,  Westbury-on-Trym,  Bristol. 
„  10,  11. — Altrincham. — C.  C.  Mama,  22,  Kailway-st.,  Altrincham. 
„  10,  11. — Huddersfield — John  Bell,  Marsh,  Huddersfield. 
„  14,  15. — Leeds  Paxton. — James  Campbell,  The  Gardens,  Methley 
Park,  Leeds. 
„  15,  16. — Rugby. — Wm.  Bryant,  8,  Barkby-rd.,  Rugby. 
,,  15,  16,  17. — York. — Geo.  F.  W.  Oman,  38,  Petergate,  York. 
„  17,  18. — Bolton. — James  Hicks,  Markland-hill-lane,  Heaton,  Bolton. 
„  17,  18. — Bradford. — R.  Eichel,  Westcliffe-rd.,  Shipley. 
SCHEDULES  OF  SHOWS. 
With  the  advent  of  October,  and  in  a  lesser  degree  before  then, 
come  schedules  of  Chrysanthemum  shows  that  are  fixed  for  the 
ensuing  season,  and  we  propose  to  note  from  time  to  time  one  or  two 
of  the  salient  features  of  the  more  important  fixtures.  It  will  be 
rcc'gnised  by  many  readers  that,  to  some  extent,  every  schedule  is 
alike;  but  generally  speaking,  a  society  endeavours  to  carve  out  and 
maintain  a  groove  of  its  own,  for  which  it  is  characterised  amongst  the 
great  army  of  exhibitors.  Notwithstanding  the  correspondence  on  the 
subject  in  these  pages,  and  the  rules  for  judgiLg  and  framing  schedules, 
as  laid  down  by  the  Royal  Horticultural  Society,  debatable  points 
may  still  be  found  here  and  there,  and  we  can  only  hope  that  any 
differences  that  may  arise  from  them  will  be  amicably  settled.  In 
referring  to  the  several  shows,  we  shall  give  in  each  instance  the  date 
on  which  the  entries  close.  We  take  those  now  before  us  alphabetically. 
Cardiff.— November  8th  and  9th. 
In  the  neighbourhood  of  this  flourishing  town  the  number  of 
Chrysanthemum  growers  is  legion,  and  in  the  ranks  are  to  be  found 
some  of  the  most  expert  “mummers”  of  the  day.  Bearing  this  in 
mind,  it  can  be  no  matter  for  surprise  that  the  Cardiff  and  District 
Chrysanthemum  Society  is  able  to  bring  together  an  excellent  yearly 
display,  for  the  maintenance  of  which  it  furnishes  a  capital  schedule. 
There  are  six  dozen  classes,  some  of  which  are  for  hardy  fruit, 
Primulas,  and  miscellaneous  plants,  but  the  majority  are  devoted  to 
the  autumn  queen.  The  greatest  interest  will  probably  be  centred  in 
the  class  for  twenty-four  Japanese,  distinct,  in  which  the  premier 
award  is  £5  in  cash,  and  a  5-guinea  cup  subscribed  for  by  the  trades¬ 
men  of  Cardiff.  The  second  and  third  prizes  are  60s.  and  30s. 
respectively.  For  a  similar  number  of  incurved,  £5,  £2  10s.,  and 
£1  5s.  are  offered  as  the  three  awards.  The  sum  of  £7  10s.  is  allotted 
for  a  60-feet  group  of  Chrysanthemums,  each  of  these  classes  being 
open.  For  a  50-feet  group,  open  to  amateurs  and  gardeners,  we  find 
£6  in  three  awards,  and  £4  15s.  for  twenty-four  Japanese  in  not  less 
than  eighteen  varieties.  The  Secretary,  from  whom  schedules  and 
full  particulars  can  be  had,  is  Mr.  Harry  Gillett,  66,  Woodville  Road, 
Cardiff,  who  will  receive  entries  up  to  the  Saturday  prior  to  the  date 
of  the  show,  which  will  be  November  4th. 
Croydon. — November  7th  and  8th. 
Among  exhibitions  held  in  the  neighbourhood  of  London,  Croydon 
has  long  held  a  position  of  prominence.  This  was  attained  to  by  the 
exceptional  excellence  of  its  cut  bloom  section,  which  is  invariably 
participated  in  by  several  of  the  most  prominent  growers.  The  well 
known  and  energetic  Secretary  is  Mr.  W.  B.  Beckett,  272,  Portland 
Road,  South  Norwood,  to  whom  all  entries  must  be  forwarded  not 
later  than  November  1st,  as  the  closure  is  called  on  the  following  day. 
The  great  attraction  is  the  Borough  of  Croydon  champion  challenge 
cup  class,  which  is  for  thirty-six  Japanese  in  not  less  than  twenty-four 
distinct  varieties,  nor  more  than  two  blooms  of  any  one  variety.  This 
splendid  trophy,  of  which  the  value  is  25  guineas,  becomes  the  absolute 
property  of  the  exhibitor  who  wins  it  three  years  out  of  five.  Mr. 
Frank  Lloyd’s  clever  gardener,  Mr.  M.  Mills,  has  won  it  twice  in 
succession,  and  his  many  friends  will  heartily  wish  him  success  this 
year.  Money  prizes  of  £4,  £3,  and  £2  are  also  offered.  Amongst  the 
five  dozen  other  classes  in  the  several  divisions,  there  are  those  that 
will  meet  the  requirements  of  every  grower,  and  it  may  be  reasonably 
expected  that  the  exhibition  of  189D  will  be  equal,  if  not  superior,  to 
its  several  predecessors. 
Eccles. — November  10th  and  11th. 
The  Eccles,  Patricroft,  Pendleton,  and  District  Chrysanthemum 
Society  has  a  Jong  title,  and  fortunately  brings  together  shows  that 
justify  it.  This  season’s  exhibition  will  be  held  in  the  Town  Hall, 
Eccles,  ou  November  10th  and  11th,  and  the  entries  will  close  on 
November  2nd.  There  are  nearly  four  dozen  classes  in  the  schedule, 
some  of  which  are  open,  while  others  are  subject  to  certain  limitations. 
For  a  group  of  Chrysanthemums,  9  feet  by  6  feet,  10  guineas  are 
allocated  to  be  divided  between  three  prizewinners.  This  class  ought 
to  bring  forth  some  interesting  and  attractive  exhibits.  The  sum  of 
£10  is  given  for  twenty-four  cut  blooms,  twelve  <aeh  of  Japanese  and 
incurved  flowers,  distinct.  In  addition  to  the  premier  prize  of  £5  is 
offered  a  silver  challenge  cup  value  eight  guineas,  which  is  offered  by 
Mrs.  Alderman  James  F.  Wilkinson,  and  must  be  won  three  times 
before  becoming  any  person's  absolute  property.  In  numerous  other 
classes  good  prizes  are  offered,  and  should  bring  forth  competition  that 
will  suffice  to  maintain  the  Society’s  reputation. 
Hull.— November  15th  and  16th. 
So  far  as  the  actual  number  of  classes  is  concerned  the  Hull  and 
East  Riding  Chrysanthemum  Society  does  Dot  loom  large,  as  the 
schedule  only  embodies  four  dozen  classes.  Numbers,  however,  are 
not  everything,  as  this  ranks  amongst  the  foremost  exhibitions  of  the 
country,  it  being  especially  noted  for  the  magnificence  of  its  groups 
of  Chrysanthemums  and  miscellaneous  plants,  which  are  probably 
unexcelled  by  any  in  the  kingdom.  The  cut  blcorn  section,  however, 
is  invariably  excellent,  as  noted  growers  travel  from  all  quarters  to 
compete.  For  example,  for  twenty-four  cut  blooms  £10,  £6,  and  £4  are 
offered  in  three  prizes,  and  are  extremely  generous,  a  similar 
amount  being  accredited  to  a  class  for  twenty-lour  Japanese.  For  a 
group  of  Chrysanthemums  the  prizes  are  £10,  £7,  £5,  and  £4  respec- 
t;.vely,  and  this  is  one  of  the  most  beautiful  classes  to  be  found  any¬ 
where.  The  highest  degree  of  artistic  excellence  isattained:to,  and  the 
competition  is  invariably  extremely  keen.  Several  cup>s  and  pieces  of 
plate,  as  well  as  medals,  are  added  to  the  p render  awards  in  various 
classes.  The  Honorary  Secretaries  are  Messrs.  E  Harland  and  James 
Dixon,  Manor  Street,  Hull,  who  will  receive  entries  upj  to  Wednesday, 
November  8th. 
THE  GREAT  GRAPE  CLASS  AT  SHREWSBURY. 
Proposed  National  Cup. 
The  conditions  for  the  class  for  Grapes  at  our  recent  Show  have 
apparently  been  read  in  different  ways  by  Mr.  Mo^neux  and  Mr. 
Crump.  It  may,  therefore,  be  interesting  to  know  what  the  Committee 
intended  to  lay  down  in  the  conditions,  for  when  two  such  eminent 
growers  read  the  same  terms  in  such  a  different  manner  there 
certainly  is  considerable  doubt.  What  the  Committee  meant  to 
convey  was  that  Muscat  of  Alexandria  could  be  shown,  and  in 
addition  one  of  the  four  varieties  named.  During  the  spiring  several 
correspondents  inquired  as  to  the  strict  meaning  of  the  clause,  and  to 
each  a  repdy  was  sent  in  accordance  with  the  Committee’s  intention. 
Whether  the  clause  should  be  amended  in  any  future  Grape  class  is  a 
matter  for  due  consideration  ;  but  the  Judges  based  their  decision  on 
the  intention  of  the  Committee. 
A  suggestion  was  made  by  Mr.  Buchanan  in  the  same  number  of 
your  Journal  as  Mr.  Crump/s  letter  apqieared,  that  a  national  cup 
should  be  provided  and  competed  for  in  alternate  years  in  England 
and  Scotland.  If  the  cup  is  to  be  of  national  importance  it  must 
of  necessity  be  competed  for  in  London  and  Edinburgh,  under  the 
management  of  the  Royal  Horticultural  Society  of  England  and  the 
Royal  Caledonian  Horticultural  Society  at  Edinburgh.  Mr.  Buchanan’s 
suggestion  that  it  should  be  completed  for  in  England  at  Shrewsbury 
is,  of  course,  a  great  compdiment  to  our  show,  but  it  would  be  nothing 
short  of  presumption  for  Shrewsbury  to  put  in  a  claim  to  be  the  chosen 
place  in  Englaud  for  such  a  contest, — H.  W.  Adnitt. 
[The  missiDg  link  is  supplied  at  last,  and  as  all  were  satisfied  at 
the  show,  let  all  now  who  are  interested  in  the  subject  be  hapipy. 
Mr.  Adnitt’s  suggestion  relative  to  the  national  Grape  challenge  cup 
question  is  commended  to  the  attention  of  the  Council  of  the  Royal 
Horticultural  Society.  Such  a  competition,  alternately,  at  the  Pmyal 
Caledonian  Society’s  Show  at  Edinburgh  and  the  Royal  Horticultural 
Society’s  great  Fruit  Show  at  the  Crystal  Palace,  would  add  immensely 
to  the  interest  of  both  exhibitions.  The  projesition  of  Mr.  Buchanan 
was  that  “a  sort  of  America  cup”  be  provided,  with  liberal  money 
prizes  to  go  along  with  it,  the  money  to  be  contributed  equally  by 
both  Societies.  He  thought  it  would  not  be  difficult  even  to  raise 
£100  by  private  subscription,  and  felt  sure  that  if  such  a  triendly 
contest  were  brought  about  both  Societies  would  be  the  gainers.] 
