October  12,  1899. 
JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
Cheal  &  Sons  received  a  F.C.C.  for  their  fine  exhibit  of  Apples  and  Pears, 
consisting  of  about  ninety  dishes.  Mr.  G.  H.  Kent,  gardener  to  Mrs.  E. 
Croft  Murray,  Perivale,  Ryde,  also  received  a  similar  award  for  a  collec¬ 
tion  of  cut  flowers  in  upwards  of  sixty  varieties.  Mr.  C.  H.  Harris' 
exhibit  of  honey  was  also  recognised  by  a  certificate.  The  Honorary 
Secretary  (Mr.  S.  Heaton)  received  valuable  assistance  from  Messrs.  E.  V. 
Matthews,  J.  C.  Mundell,  G.  Butcher,  J.  Eley,  and  J.  Grimes  in  super¬ 
intending  the  staging  of  the  exhibits.  Mr.  A.  Wallis,  fruit  foreman  to 
Messrs.  Cheal,  judged  the  Island  fruit. 
ROYAL  AQUARIUM. — October  10th,  11th,  and  12th. 
The  first  Exhibition  of  the  National  Chrysanthemum  Society  was 
held  at  the  Royal  Aquarium,  and  proved  to  be  above  the  average  of  the 
October  Shows.  Many  of  the  classes  were  keenly  contested,  and  the 
trade  exhibitors  turned  up  in  strong  force,  and  made  a  splendid  show  in 
themselves. 
There  were  three  competitors  for  the  group  of  Chrysanthemums  and 
foliage  plants  arranged  for  effect  to  fill  a  space  of  72  superficial  feet,  with 
the  proviso  that  all  the  plants  are  to  be  grown  by  the  exhibitor.  Mr. 
J,  Spink,  Summit  Road  Nursery,  Walthamstow,  added  to  his  previous 
successes  by  again  securing  the  premier  award  at  this  Show.  The  group 
was  composed  of  single  bloom  plants,  arranged  with  Cocos  Weddelliana, 
Eulalias,  and  Ferns.  The  arrangement  was  excellent  and  the  blooms 
splendid.  The  best  blooms  were  Madame  Gustave  Henry,  M.  Couvat  de 
Terrail,  Phoebus,  Mr.  T.  Carrington,  Lady  Phdlips,  Soleil  d’Octobre, 
Mrs.  W.  Seward,  R.  H.  Pearsou,  and  Annie  Prevost.  Mr.  W.  Howe, 
gardener  to  Sir  Henry  Tate,  Bart.,  Streatham  Common,  was  second  with 
a  group,  somewhat  heavily  arranged,  though  the  material  was  good  ; 
while  Mr.  E.  Dove,  gardener  to  H,  E.  Fry,  Esq.,  Bickley,  was  third. 
There  were  four  competitors  staged  for  twenty-four  blooms,  Japanese, 
in  not  less  than  eighteen  varieties.  Unfortunately  Mr.  M.  Gleeson, 
gardener  to  A.  Von  Andre,  Esq.,  Stanmore,  made  a  mistake  in  staging 
which  brought  about  the  disqualification  of  his  exhibit,  and  the  first  prize 
was  awarded  to  Mr.  Jas.  Brookes,  gardener  to  W.  T.  Newman,  Esq, 
Totteridge.  His  blooms  were  Pride  of  Madford,  Mrs.  J.  W.  Barks,  Mrs. 
W.  H.  Lees,  Edith  Tabor,  Mrs.  J.  Lewis,  Soleil  d’Octobre,  Mrs.  W.  H. 
Lees,  Mrs.  Barks,  Oceana,  Mrs.  J.  Lewis,  Mrs.  G.  W.  Palmer,  Lady 
Byron,  Mr.  F.  Brewer,  Pride  of  Exmouth,  Werther,  Mrs.  C.  H.  Payne, 
Mdlle.  L.  Brosilion,  Madame  M.  Ricoud,  Pride  of  Exmouth,  Soleil 
d’Octobre,  Emily  Silsbury,  Reine  d’Angleterre,  Madame  Gustave  Henry, 
and  Oceana.  Mr.  J.  Fulford,  gardener  to  F.  D.  Lambert,  Esq.,  Cookham, 
was  second  with  a  nice  display.  The  best  blooms  were  Dorothy  Seward, 
Lady  Phillips,  Mrs.  J.  Lewis,  Belle  Mauve,  Modesto,  and  John  Seward  ; 
and  Mr.  W.  J.  Prewitt,  gardener  to  C.  A.  Pearson,  Esq.,  Farnham,  was 
third  with  weaker  flowers. 
The  stands  for  twelve  blooms,  Japanese,  distinct,  were  excellent,  and 
made  a  good  show,  Mr.  M.  Gleeson  being  a  good  first.  His  blooms  were 
deep  and  well  finished.  The  varieties  were  Mons.  Chenon  de  Ldche, 
Ella  Curtis,  Australia,  Thos.  Wilkins,  Mad.  G.  Bruant,  Mutual  Friend, 
Elthorno  Beauty,  Simplicity,  Henry  Weeks,  Emily  Towers,  Mrs.  Weeks, 
and  Joseph  Brookes  ;  Mr.  das.  Brookes  followed  with  good  blooms  of 
Soleil  d’Octobre,  Mrs.  J.  Lewis,  Mrs.  Barks,  and  Pride  of  Exmouth; 
while  Mr.  C.  Cox,  Brickendon  Grange,  was  third. 
There  were  nine  entries  for  six  blooms  Japanese,  distinct,  and  the  first 
prize  was  awarded  to  Mr.  W.  Meredith,  gardener  to  G.  Wilder,  Esq,, 
Emsworth,  for  a  capital  six.  The  varieties  employed  were  Australie, 
Mrs.  D.  Dewar,  Edith  Tabor,  Jas.  Bideneope,  Madame  Phillipe  llivoire, 
and  Oceano.  Mr.  C.  Payne,  gardemr  to  C.  J. Whittington,  Esq,  Bickley 
Park,  was  a  good  second,  staging  Madame  Gustave  Henry,  Mrs.  Coombes, 
Jane  Molyneux,  and  General  Paquie  in  good  style,  and  Mr.  F.  Vallis, 
Bromham  Fruit  Farm,  Chippenham,  was  third.  For  six  blooms,  one 
variety,  there  were  seven  entries,  the  premier  prize  being  adjudged  to 
Mr.  R.  Gladwell,  gardener  to  S.  Smith,  Esq.,  South  Norwood,  for  a  grand 
exhibit  of  Australie ;  Mr.  W.  Baton,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Ilarmsworth, 
Totteridge,  second,  (for  Madame  Gustave  Henry;  and  Mr.  A.  Page, 
gardener  to  A.  L.  Reynolds,  Esq.,  Finchley,  third,  for  Phoebus.  There 
were  only  two  entries  for  six  incurved  blooms,  and  Mr.  R.  Jones,  gardener 
to  C.  A.  Smith- Ryland,  Esq.,  Warwick,  was  first  with  neat  blooms  of 
Mons.  R.  Bahuant,  Globe  d’Or,  D.  B.  Crane,  Ada  Owen,  and  Lord 
Coleridge  ;  while  Mr.  T.  Robinson,  gardener  to  Mrs,  Lawrence,  Holling- 
bourne,  followed  with  rather  coarse  flowers. 
Strange  to  say,  the  Pompons  were  only  patronised  by  one  exhibitor 
in  each  class.  The  first  prize  was  awarded  to  Mr.  T.  L.  Turk,  gardener 
to  T.  Boney,  Esq.,  Ilighgate,  for  twelve  bunches,  and  a  splendid  exhibit 
it  proved  to  be.  The  varieties  were  La  Vesuve,  Osiris,  Veuve  Clique, 
Mdlle.  Elise  Dordan,  Miss  Davis,  White  St.  Crouts,  Alice  Butcher,  and 
Blanche  Colornb.  For  six  bunches  Mr.  A.  Tay  or,  East  Finchley,  was 
the  only  exhibitor,  and  was  awarded  third  prize.  For  two  vases  of  Chrys¬ 
anthemums  arranged  with  suitable  foliage  Mr.  Jas.  Brooks  was  the  only 
exhibitor,  and  was  deservedly  awarded  the  first  prize.  There  were  three 
entries  lor  twelve  bunches  of  early  flowering  varieties,  and  the  first  prize 
was  allotted  to  Mr.  W.  Baton  for  a  good  display.  The  varieties  were 
Francois  Vuillermet,  Harvest  Home, (Madame  Desgrange,  Mrs.  J.  Pitcher, 
Ivy  Stark,  Blanche  Colornb,  Madame  Marie  Masse,  G.  Wermig,  and  Lady 
Mary  Fitzwygrum.  Mr.  E.  Such,  Maidenhead,  must  have  been  a  close 
second.  He  had  excellent  bunches  of  Madame  Marie  Masse,  Coral  Queen, 
Madame  E.  Morel,  and  Harvest  Home  ;  while  Mr.  A.  Taylor,  East 
Finchley,  was  third 
In  the  amateurs’  class  for  twelve  blooms,  Japanese,  distinct,  there  were 
three  exhibitors,  and  Mr.  li.  Gladwell  scored  leading  honours  with  a  good 
board.  The  varieties  mo3t  prominent  were  (Mad.  G.  Bruant,  Simplicity, 
Louise,  Phoebus,  Suzie,  and  Australie,  while  Mr.  W.  Perrin,  gardener  to 
C.  W.  Richardson,  Esq.,  Sawbridgeworth,  was  a  good  second  ;  his  best 
blooms  were  Emily  Silsbury,  Australie,  Mutual  Friend,  and  Mons.  Iloste, 
and  Mr.  A.  Page  was  third.  For  six  blooms,  Japanese,  distinct,  Mr.  R. 
Gladwell  was  again  to  the  fore  with  good  blooms  of  Louise,  Werther 
Mad.  R.  de  Massy,  Oceana,  Mons.  Chenon  de  Ldehe,  and  Emily  Silsbury, 
Mr.  W.  Perrin  again  taking  a  good  second  place,  and  Mr.  T.  L.  Turk  third. 
There  were  eight  boards  staged  in  this  class.  In  the  division  devoted  to 
amateurs  in  the  strict  sense  of  the  word,  for  twelve  blooms  in  not  less 
than  six  varieties,  Mr.  W.  G.  P.  Clark,  Ilitchon,  was  first  with  a  fair 
display,  closely  followed  by  Mr.  Martin  Silsbury,  Shanklin. 
Non-Competitive  Exhibits. 
Mr.  H.  J.  Jones,  Ryecroft  Nursery,  Lewisham,  was  well  represented 
with  a  group  of  Chrysanthemums,  flanked  on  the  one  hand  with  a  group 
of  Crotons,  and  on  the  other  with  a  similar  group  of  Dracaenas.  Needless 
to  say  the  arrangement  was  capital,  and  up  to  Mr.  Jones’  usual  form. 
Again  Messrs.  H.  Canned  &  Sons,  Swanley,  demonstrated  the  value  of 
Cannas  at  this  season.  The  plants  on  this  occasion  were  well  flowered 
and  exceedingly  bright,  proving  how  valuable  they  are  for  decorative 
purposes.  From  Messrs.  W.  Cutbush  &  Son,  Ilighgate,  came  an 
excellent  table  of  Apples,  Pears,  and  Oranges  in  pots,  relieved 
with  a  few  small  Palms.  The  best  dishes  were  Pitmaston  Duchess, 
Catillac,  General  Todtleben,  Doyenne  du  Comice,  Beurrd  Clairgeau,  and 
JMardchal  do  Cour.  The  Apples  were  bright,  clear,  and  well  coloured, 
and  included  dishes  of  Crimson  Devon,  Lady  Sudeley,  Duchess  of 
Gloucester,  Peasgood’s  Nonesuch,  Yorkshire  Beauty,  Royal  Codlin, 
Barnack  Beauty,  Emily  Childs,  and  Brarnley’s  Seedling. 
Messrs.  T.  S.  Ware,  Ltd.,  Tottenham,  arranged  a  display  of  Cactus 
Dahlias,  which  were  bright  considering  the  late  season  ;  also  a  collection- 
of  Asters  and  some  early  flowering  Chrysanthemums.  The  display  was 
lightened  with  Bamboos  and  Eulalias  in  pots.  Mr.  W.  J.  Godfrey, 
Exmouth,  Devon,  staged  a  large  display  of  cut  flowers,  admirably 
arranged  in  a  bed  of  foliage  and  small  Maidenhair  Ferns  ;  also  pot  plants 
of  Ettie  Mitchell,  a  bronze  decorative  variety  of  promise.  The  best  blooms 
were  Madame  Budde,  Reginald  Godfrey,  Lady  Ridgway,  General  Paque, 
Queen  of  the  Earlies,  Lord  Coleridge,  together  with  a  display  of  Asters 
and  a  few  bunches  of  tree  Carnations,  which  were  bright  and  effective. 
Messrs.  J.  Laing&  Sons,  Forest  Hill,  had  a  grand  display  of  fruit,  arranged 
with  trees  in  pots  and  a  few  autumn-flowering  plants,  while  the  centre  was 
decorated  with  Red  Currant,  Tomatoes,  and  bunches  of  Crataegus  berries,, 
which  imparted  a  pleasing  effect  to  the  display.  The  Apples  were 
especially  fine,  some  grand  dishes  of  Peasgood’s  Nonesuch.  Cox’s 
Pomona,  Mere  de  Mdnage,  Emperor  Alexander,  Warner’s  King,  and 
Gascoyne’s  Scarlet  ;  while  Pears,  Nuts,  Medlars,  Quinces,  and  Gourds 
completed  the  display.  The  same  firm  also  decorated  the  fountain  again 
with  a  choice  selection  of  Ivies  and  variegated  plants.  A  collection  of 
clipped  Yews  and  Box  trees  also  attracted  much  attention. 
Mr.  W.  T.  Prewitt,  gardener  to  Arthur  Pearson,  Esq ,  Farnham, 
staged  a  fine  collection  of  Apples  and  Pears,  the  whole  being  well  grown, 
and  a  representative  display.  Mr.  Eric  F.  Such,  Maidenhead,  arranged  a 
large  table  of  early  flowering  Chrysanthemums  and  a  good  display  of  Asters 
Messrs.  Dobbie  &  Co.,  Rothesay,  staged  a  large  double  bank  of  early 
flowering  Chrysanthemums,  chief  of  which  were  Martinmas,  Harvest 
Home,  Mrs.  J.  R.  Pitcher,  Bronze  Prince,  Crimson  Marie  Masse,  Mrs. 
Hawkins,  Longfellow,  Albert  Rose,  Edith  Syratt,  Madame  Zephir, 
Lionel,  and  Flora  ;  also  a  pretty  collection  of  single  Cactus  Dahlias. 
Messrs.  R.  &  G.  Cuihbert,  Southgate,  exhibited  a  group  of  the  useful 
decorative  Chrysanthemum  Mrs.  Wingfield,  arranged  on  a  bed  of  Palms, 
Ferns,  and  variegated  Abutilons.  A  fine  collection  of  Apples  was  staged 
by  Messrs.  S.  Spooner  &  Sons,  Hounslow,  in  baskets  and  dishes.  The 
fruits  were  remarkably  clean  and  well  developed.  Mr.  II.  Deverill, 
Banbury,  arranged  a  bank  of  autumn  flowers,  chiefly  consisting  of  Asters, 
early  flowering  Chrysanthemums,  Montbretias,  and  Gladioli. 
Emigrants’  Information  Office. — The  October  circulars  of  the 
Emigrants’  Information  Office  and  the  annual  editions  of  the  penny 
handbooks  show  the  present  prospects  of  emigration.  The  notice  boards 
are  now  exhibited,  and  the  circulars  may  be  obtained  free  of  charge  at 
nearly  500  public  libraries  and  institutipns  throughout  the  country.  It 
is  now  too  late  in  the  season  for  the  ordinary  emigrant  to  go  to  Canada, 
unless  he  has  friends  to  go  to,  or  money  to  keep  him  during  the  winter. 
In  New  South  Wales  there  is  very  little  demand  for  more  labour  at  the 
present  time  ;  but  thoroughly  skilled  dairymen  and  farm  labourers  have 
generally  little  difficulty  in  finding  employment  in  country  districts.  In 
Victoria  a  considerable  number  of  persons  at  Melbourne  continue  to 
complain  of  inability  to  find  work.  There  are  excellent  openings,  as  a 
rule,  for  farmers,  dairy  farmers,  and  fruit  growers  if  they  have  a  little 
capital  and  some  experience  of  the  country.  In  South  Australia  there  is 
a  good  opening  on  larms.and  stations  for  a  few  married  couples  without 
children.  In  Queensland  the  demand  for  bond  fide  farm  labourers  and 
female  servants  continues,  and  free  passages  to  the  Colony  are  being 
granted  to  both  these  classes  of  labour.  In  Western  Australia  the  chief 
demand  is  for  farm  labourers,  female  domestic  servants,  and  skilled 
miners.  Free  homesteads  of  160  acres  are  being  offered  to  settlers.  New 
Zealand  offers  great  advantages  to  farmers  .and  others  with  a  little 
capital.  A  number  of  persons  continue  to  arrive  in  Cape  Colony,  not¬ 
withstanding  the  repeated  warnings  which  have  been  published.  At  the 
present  time  there  are  said  to  be  several  thousands  of  unemployed 
persons  in  Cape  Town  alone  ;  and  the  numbers  are  likely  to  be  increased, 
unless  affairs  inlj  the^border  States  speedily  assume  a  more  favourable 
character.  In  Natal  there  is  no  demand  for  more  labour. 
