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dishes  and  baskets  of  Apples  of  excellent  quality,  especially  rich  in  colour. 
Mr.  Cousens,  Swan  wick  Nursery,  Southampton,  had  an  interesting  display 
of  Apples  and  Pears. 
BIRMINGHAM. — November  2nd  and  3rd. 
Encouraged  by  the  success  attending  a  vegetable  show  organised 
last  year  in  the  Masonic  Hall,  Mr.  R  ibert  Sydenham  was  prompted  to 
extend  his  operations  this  year — the  venue  of  the  show  being  the  Town 
Hall — by  adding  flower  and  fruit  classes.  The  display  of  Chrysanthemum 
cut  blooms  was  remarkably  fine,  many  of  them  being  of  immense  size 
and  fine  quality.  For  twelve  Japanese  blooms,  distinct,  Mr.  A.  Chandler, 
gardener  to  Mrs.  A.  James,  Rugby,  was  awarded  the  first  prize  ;  Mr.  J.  II. 
Goodacre,  Elvaston  Castle  Gardens,  was  second,';  and  the  remaining  four 
prizes  were  awarded  respectively  to  Mr.  II.  Blakewayq  gardener  to  Philip 
A.  Muntz,  Esq.,  Rugby  ;  Mr.  T.  Wilkins,  gardener  to  Lady  Theodore 
Guest,  Blandford  ;  Mr.  A.  Jenkins,  gardener  to  A.  W.  Wills,  Esq., 
Erdington  ;  and  Mr.  R.  Jones,  gardener  to  C.  A.  Smith  Ryland,  Esq., 
Barford  Hill,  Warwick.  For  six  Japanese  blooms,  distinct,  Mr.  F.  Biddle, 
gardener  to  A.  Heaton,  Esq,  Ilandsworth,  was  first  with  a  good  stand  ; 
and  Mr.  A.  Cryer,  gardener  to  J.  A.  Kendrick,  Esq.,  Edgbas.on  ;  Mr.  S. 
Gibbs,  gardener  to  J.  B.  Manley,  Harborne  ;  Mr.  Seaton,  gardener  to 
H.  R.  Padmore,  Esq.,  Moseley  ;  Mr.  W.  A.  Garnons,  Moseley  ;  and 
Mr.  C.  Thomas,  gardener  to  C.  A.  Palmer.  Esq.,  Ilandsworth,  followed. 
A  commendable  feature  was  the  class  for  six  varieties  Japanese, 
distinct,  three  blooms  of  each,  set  up  in  vases,  with  stems  not  less  than 
12  or  more  than  18  inches  long.  The  first  prize  was  secured  by  Mr.  J.  II. 
Goodacre,  the  second  prize  going  to  Mr.  A.  Chandler.  Prizes  were  also 
offered  for  groups  of  cut  Chrysanthemums  and  groups  in  pots,  for  which 
there  were  several  attractive  exhibits. 
Fruit  was  extensively  shown,  and  for  a  collection  of  not  less  than  twenty 
or  more  than  thirty  dishes,  Mr.  S.  Cole,  gardener  to  Earl  Spencer, 
Althorpe  Park,  gained  the  coveted  prize.  Mr.  W.  J.  Empson,  gardener 
to  Mrs.  Wingfield,  Ampthill,  Beds,  was  second  ;  and  Mr.  J.  Read,  Bretby 
Park,  third.  Numerous  prizes  were  offered  for  vegetables,  of  which  there 
was  a  fine  display. 
Amongst  non-competitive  exhibits  Messrs.  Perkins  &  Sons,  Coventry, 
staged  bouquets,  baskets  of  flowers,  wreaths,  and  crosses  ;  Rowe  &  Sons, 
Worcester,  H.  Berwick,  Sidmouth,  and  Mauger  &  Son,  Guernsey, 
Apples  and  Pears  ;  W.  J.  Godfrey  a  large  assortment  of  cut  Chrys¬ 
anthemums  artistically  arranged  ;  and  R.  Sydenham  forced  Lily  of  the 
Valley.  The  silver  challenge  cup,  value  £15,  for  the  highest  number  of 
points  in  the  open  classes  was  won  by  Mr.  II.  Folkes,  gardener  to 
C.  E.  Struan,  Esq.,  Gaddesden  Park,  Ilemel  Hempstead.  The  local  silver 
challenge  cup,  value  £10,  was  again  won  by  Mr.  S.  Gibbs,  gardener  to 
J.  B.  Manley,  Esq.,  Harborne. 
HIGIIGATE. — November  2nd  and  3rd. 
The  fifteenth  exhibition  was  held  in  the  North  field  Hall,  and  although 
the  competition  in  some  of  the  classes  was  not  so  keen  as  it  might  have 
been,  the  hall  and  tent  were  quite  full.  The  quality  of  the  exhibits  wa3 
well  up  to  the  average.  The  decorative  classes  were  quite  a  feature,  but 
pressure  on  our  space  forbids  a  detailed  account. 
There  were  two  entries  for  a  group  of  Chrysanthemums  to  occupy  a 
space  of  60  feet,  and  the  first  prize  and  silver  medal  were  awarded  to  Mr. 
J.  Brooks,  gardener  to  W.  Reynolds,  Esq.,  The  Grove,  Highgate,  for  a 
capital  group.  The  plants  were  dwarf  and  well  arranged,  with  perhaps 
a  suspicion  of  crowding.  Mr.  G.  Saunders,  gardener  to  \V.  Ilayes,  Esq., 
Highgate,  wa3  second,  utilising  plants  of  the  decorative  type.  For  trained 
plants  Messrs.  J.  Brooks,  II.  Tilbury,  gardener  to  C.  E.  B.  Young,  Esq., 
and  G.  Saunders  were  successful. 
In  the  class  for  eighteen  Japanese  and  a  similar  number  of  incurved, 
there  were  three  competitors,  and  the  first  prize  was  awarded  to  Mr.  A. 
Jones,  gardener  to  Miss  Wyburn,  Hadley  Manor,  Barnet,  for  a  strong 
exhibit.  The  Japanese  were  Mons.  Panekoucke,  Chats  worth,  Lady 
Ilanham,  Australie,  Madame  G.  Bruant,  Madame  G.  Henry,  Lady  Ridg- 
way,  Madame  L.  Brosilion,  Edith  Tabor,  Miss  A.  Jones,  N.C.S. 
Jubilee,  Phoebus,  Mrs.  C.  H.  Payne,  Mrs.  G.  Palmer,  Monsieur  M.  Ricoud, 
E.  Molyneux,  Mutual  Friend  and  Pride  of  Madford.  The  incurved 
varieties  were  Mrs.  N.  Molyneux,  Mrs.  R.  C.  Kingston,  Empress  of 
India,  Lady  Isabel,  Topaze  Orientale,  Chas.  II.  Curtis,  Violet  Tomlin, 
Madame  Darier,  Mons.  Desblanc,  Ma  Perfection,  Lord  Wolseley, 
Perle  Palace,  Princess  of  Wales,  Rose  Owen,  Jeanne  d'Arc,  D.  B.  Crane, 
Madame  F.  Mistral  and  Lucy  Kendall.  Mr.  S.  Foster,  gardener  to 
R.  Nivison,  Esq.,  Hendon,  was  second  with  good  Japanese,  while  his 
incurved  were  not  sufficiently  open,  and  Mr.  J.  Sandford,  gardener  to 
G.  Wright-Ingle.  Esq.,  North  Finchley,  third. 
For  twenty-four  Japanese,  in  not  less  than  eighteen  varieties,  Mr.  J. 
Brookes,  gardener  to  W.  J.  Newman,  Esq.,  Totteridge  Park,  was  the 
only  exhibitor,  and  was  awarded  first  prize  for  a  good  exhibit.  Four 
exhibitors  staged  in  the  class  for  twelve  blooms,  Japanese,  yellow,  in  one 
or  more  varieties,  and  an  excellent  class  it  made.  The  first  place  was 
allotted  to  Mr.  J.  Brooks,  Totteridge,  for  a  grand  dozen  of  Edith  Tabor, 
Oceana,  and  Phoebus.  Mr.  A.  Page  was  a  good  second,  while  Mr.  J. 
Sandford  brought  up  the  rear. 
For  twelve  Japanese  blooms,  distinct,  there  were  four  entries,  but  Mr, 
J.  Brooks,  Totteridge,  was  first.  Mr.  J.  Samlfoid  was  second  and  Mr.  S. 
Foster  third.  In  the  class  for  six  white  Japanese  blooms,  distinct,  there 
were  five  competitors,  and  the  first  prize  was  awarded  to  Mr.  J.  Brooks, 
Totteridge.  Mr.  J.  Sandford  was  second.  For  six  blooms  Japanese,  one 
variety,  white  excluded,  there  were  four  exhibitors,  but  Mr.  S.  Foster  was 
easily  ahead  with  some  grand  Australie,  followed  by  Mr.  J.  Brooks, 
Highgate,  with  good  Phoebus,  and  Mr.  J.  Sandford  was  third  with 
Mr.  G.  W.  Palmer. 
The  incurved  section  was  strongly  in  evidence,  there  being  four 
entries  for  twelve  blooms  in  six  varieties.  The  first  prize  was  well  won 
by  Mr.  A.  Jones.  The  varieties  were  Chas.  II.  Curtis,  Rose  Owen, 
Madame  Darier,  Perle  Dauphinoise,  Jeanne  d’Arc,  and  Madatne  F. 
Mistral.  Mr.  A.  Page  followed  with  flatter  flowers,  while  Mr.  II.  Tilbury 
secured  third  place.  For  six  blooms,  one  variety,  Mr,  S.  Foster  was  first 
for  a  good  box  of  Globe  (l’Or  ;  Mr.  II.  Tilbury  was  second  with  Mr.  .Jas. 
Murray  ;  and  Mr.  A.  Jones  third  with  Rose  Owen. 
The  Pompons  are  always  a  feature  at  this  show.  In  the  open  class  for 
twelve  triplets  Mr.  T.L.  Turk  w'as  first  with  good  examples  of  William 
Sabev,  Pygmalion,  William  Westlake,  and  IVLdlle.  Eliso  Dordan,  and  Mr. 
E.  II.  Chitty  was  second ;  in  the  members’  classes  these  exhibitors 
were  again  placed  in  the  same  order.  The  class  for  twelve  blooms 
arranged  with  Ferns,  Grasses,  and  other  foliage,  proved  a  great  attrac¬ 
tion,  and  the  first  prize  was  awarded  to  Mr.  S.  Foster  for  a  well  dis¬ 
played  exhibit,  disposed  in  Adiantums,  Crotons,  and  Grasses.  Mr.  J. 
Brookes,  Totteridge,  was  a  good  second,  and  Mr. .).  Adams,  gardener  to 
E.  II.  Smithett,  Esq.,  Fitzroy  Park,  third. 
Messrs.  W.  Wells  &  Co.,  Ltd.,  Earlswood,  Red  Hill,  exhibited  a  board 
of  cut  Japanese  blooms,  chiefly  new  varieties,  and  a  small  collection  of 
decorative  varieties.  Messrs.  W.  Cutbush  &  Son,  Highgate,  had  a  col¬ 
lection  of  large  Palms  and  other  decorative  plants.  Messrs.  B.  S. 
Williams  &  Son,  Upper  Holloway,  also  arranged  a  number  of  plants  of  a 
similar  type. 
WEYBRIDGE. — November  2nd  and  3rd. 
The  first  exhibition  ot  the  newly-formed  Gardeners’  Mutual  Improve¬ 
ment  Society  took  place  in  the  Village  Hall,  and  a  most  attractive  display 
was  on  view,  but  its  success  was  somewhat  marred  by  an  unusually  wet 
first  day. 
A  group  of  Chrj  santhemums  was  a  leading  feature,  the  first  prize 
going  to  Mr.  J.  Lock,  gardener  to  C.  Swinfen  Eady,  Esq.,  for  an  arrange¬ 
ment  of  a  beautiful  and  unusual  character.  Japanese,  Pompon,  and  single 
varieties  were  intermixed,  the  former  placed  the  most  prominent,  the 
others  forming  a  graceful  groundwork.  Second,  Mr.  E.  Matford,  gardener 
to  A.  J.  Rhodes,  Esq.  The  first  prize  group  for  single-handed  gardeners 
came  from  Mr.  Pagram,  gardener  to  J.  Courtenay,  Esq. 
The  open  class  for  twenty- four  Japanese  blooms  brought  a  capital 
stand  from  Mr.  Lock,  which  led.  The  varieties  were,  Mrs.  White  Popham, 
Madame  Carnot,  M.  Ed.  Andre,  Mrs.  W.  Mease,  Jas.  Bidencope,  G.  J. 
Warren,  Mrs.  G.  W.  Palmer,  Australie,  Lady  Hanham,  M.  Demay 
Taillandier,  Pride  of  Exmouth,  Secretaire  Fierens,  Madame  Gustave 
Henry,  M.  Chenon  de  Lechd,  Viviand  Morel,  Nellie  Pockett,  Mrs.  D. 
Dewar,  Elthorne  Beauty,  M.  Panekoucke,  Beautd  Grenobloie,  Madame 
G.  Bruant,  Edith  Tabor,  Emily  Silsbury,  and  John  Neville.  Second, 
Mr.  T.  Caryer,  gardener  to  A.  G.  Meissner,  Esq.  For  eighteen  Japanese 
blooms  the  order  of  prizes  went  the  same  way.  For  six  of  one  variety 
Mr.  Caryer  led  with  fine  blooms  of  Mrs.  Mease.  Classes  for  incurved 
were  not  well  filled,  or  of  note,  if  we  except  half  a  dozen  blooms  of 
Topaze  Orientale  from  Mr.  Caryer. 
Single-handed  gardeners  exhibited  good  blooms.  Mr.  W.  Stedman, 
gardener  to  II.  F.  Burke,  Esq.,  was  placed  first  in  twelve.  This  stand 
had  fine  specimens  of  Col.  W.  B.  Smith  and  Phoebus.  Second,  Mr.  W. 
Shute,  gardener  to  F.  Machiu,  Esq.  In  the  class  for  six  Mr,  Pagram 
came  first,  Mr.  Stedman  following. 
A  tray  of  3  feet  by  2  feet  6  inches  of  cut  Chrysanthemums  with  Ferns 
and  other  foliage  for  effect  proved  interesting.  Mr.  Watford  won  first 
prize,  the  second  being  obtained  by  Mr.  W.  II.  Prothero,  gardener  to 
Miss  Green.  An  effective  dessert  table  was  arranged  by  Miss  Charlotte 
Scott.  Second,  Mr.  J.  Lock,  who  had  his  table  a  bit  crowded. 
EVESHAM.— November  3rd. 
The  thirteenth  annual  exhibition  of  Chrysanthemums  was  held  in  the 
Town  Hall  on  the  above  date.  Competition  was  very  close  in  many 
classes,  and  nearly  all  the  exhibits  were  of  high  quality.  On  the  whole 
the  show  was  the  best  of  the  series.  The  classes  for  cut  flowers  were 
well  filled,  likewise  those  devoted  to  fruit  and  vegetables.  One  of  the 
features  of  the  latter  division  were  the  strings  of  Onions,  3  feet  long. 
They  are  yery  effective  when  shown  in  such  manner. 
There  were  only  two  groups  of  Chrysanthemums,  the  first  prize 
carrying  with  it  a  challenge  cup  of  the  value  of  8  guineas.  This  was 
secured  by  Isaac  Morris,  Esq.  (gardener,  Mr.  A.  Harrison),  with  a  very 
nice  group  of  well-flowered  plants,  somewhat  stiffly  arranged.  Second, 
Miss  E.  W.  Burlingham  (gardener,  Mr.  W.  Martin),  who  had  good 
flowers,  but  the  front  of  the  group,  as  is  often  the  case,  was  badly  finished. 
In  the  cut  flower  section,  for  twenty-four  Japanese,  distinct — first, 
the  Dowager  Lady  Hindlip,  Iladsor  Hall,  Droitwich  (gardener,  Mr. 
0.  Crookes),  with  a  very  fine  and  bright  stand.  The  varieties  were  :  — 
Back  row  :  Phoebus,  Madame  Gustave  Henry,  Australie,  Madame  Louis 
Remy,  Mrs.  G.  W.  Palmer,  G.  J.  Warren,  Madame  G.  Bruant,  and 
Madame  Carnot.  Middle  row:  Queen  of  Portugal,  Mrs.  W.  Popham, 
Prido  of  Madford,  Mrs.  Mease,  Mons.  Leiche,  Simplicity,  and  Edith 
Tabor.  Front  row  :  Lady  Hauham,  Nellie  Pockett,  Charles  Davis, 
Mrs.  G.  W.  Barks,  Secretaire  Fierens,  Oceana,  Lady  Ridgway,  and 
Viviand  Morel.  Second,  Mr.  .J.  Vallis,  Chippenham  ;  closely  followed  by 
Lady  Northwiek  (gardener,  Mr.  llillier),  Blockley. 
For  t  welve  Japanese,  distil  ct.— First,  Mr.  Witts,  with  massive  and 
fresh  flowers  ;  second,  Lady  North  wick.  Twelve  incurved,  distinct.— First, 
C.  A.  Smith  Ryland,  Esq.  (gardener,  Mr.  R.  Jones)  ;  second,  C.  W. 
Twinbarrow,  Esq.  (gardener,  Mr.  J.  Martin). 
