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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
November  9,  1889. 
Fruit  was  well  showD.  For  six  plates  Apples,  culinary,  distinct. — 
First,  Mr.  C.  Wyatt,  Harpington,  Evesham,  with  superb  specimens  of 
Bramley’s  Seedling,  Lord  Derby',  The  Queen,  Golden  Noble,  Newton 
Wonder,  and  Lane’s  Prince  Albert ;  second,  Mr.  H.  Russell,  Hindlip, 
Worcester,  with  an  excellent  exhibit.  Six  plates  Apples,  dessert,  dis¬ 
tinct. — First,  Lady  Northwick  ;  second,  Mr.  H.  Russell.  Six  plates  Pears, 
dessert,  distinct. — First,  Mr.  Russell ;  second,  Alfred  Erpley,  Esq. 
(gardener,  Mr.  Humphries). 
For  a  basket  of  vegetables,  not  to  exceed  3  feet  in  diameter. — First, 
T.  W.  Twinbarrow  Esq.,  with  a  splendid  collection  ;  second,  Miss  E.  M. 
Burlingham.  Collection  of  vegetables,  six  varieties. — First,  Mr.  Lam- 
pitt,  with  a  very  fine  collection.  String  of  Onions,  3  feet  long. — First, 
Lady  Northwick  ;  second,  Mr.  Lampitt.  The  Committee  is  to  be  con¬ 
gratulated  on  having  a  splendid  show,  second  to  none  of  its  size. 
BATTERSEA. — Nov.  3rd  and  4th.  • 
The  annual  show  of  the  Battersea  Chrysanthemum  Society  was  held 
in  the  Town  Hall,  and  was  probably  one  of  the  best  the  Society  has  yet 
held.  The  display  in  the  open  classes  for  Japanese  was  most  meritorious, 
seven  stands  of  eighteen  varieties  being  in  competition,  each  of  which 
contained  several  good  flowers.  Cut  flowers  in  other  classes  were  also 
well  shown.  Groups,  with  the  single  exception  of  that  composed  of 
miscellaneous  plants  from  Mr.  McGregor,  were  not  particularly 
artistic,  though  they  comprised  individual  specimens  of  unquestioned 
merit.  As  is  customary  at  Battersea,  the  judging  was  very  late. 
There  were  seven  competitors  in  the  class  for  eighteen  Japanese,  in 
not  less  than  eight  distinct  varieties,  and  many  were  the  excellent  flowers. 
Mr.  C.  Payne,  gardener  to  C.  J.  Whittington,  Esq.,  Elmhurst,  Bickley, 
was  a  fine  first  with  a  moderately  heavy  stand  of  beautifully  coloured 
blooms.  The  varieties  included  Le  Grand  Dragon,  Australia,  Soleil 
d’Octobre,  Mrs.  White  Popham,  Phoebus,  Mons.  Chenon  de  Leche,  Edith 
Tabor,  E.  Molyneux,  Beaute  Grenobloise,  Pride  of  Madford,  Mrs.  H. 
Weeks,  Wonderful,  Jas.  Bidencope,  and  Madame  G.  Debrie.  Mr.  W. 
Howe,  gardener  to  Sir  H.  Tate,  Streatham,  was  a  good  second  with  a 
refined  stand.  The  best  flowers  were  Lady  Hanham,  Phoebus,  Mrs.  W. 
Mease,  R.  Hooper  Pearson,  Madame  Gustave  Henry,  and  Madame 
Carnot.  Mr.  A.  Smith,  The  Convent  Gardens,  Roehampton,  was  third  ; 
and  Mr.  J.  French,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Barclay,  Wimbledon  Park,  fourth. 
Mr.  C.  Payne  was  again  first  with  twelve  Japanese,  showing  a  fairly 
good  stand  of  Marie  Calvat,  Ed.  Molyneux,  Mrs.  White  Popham, 
Australie,  Phoebus,  Jas.  Bidencope,  Madame  G.  Debrie,  John  Bridgman, 
Wonderful,  Oceana,  and  Pride  of  Madford.  Mr.  W.  Howe  was  a  close 
second,  and  Mr.  J.  French  third.  The  last  named  grower  went  ahead 
for  six  Japanese,  distinct,  with  a  highly  creditable  exhibit.  The  varieties 
were  Mrs.  J.  W.  Weeks, |Lady  Byron,  Pride  of  Madford,  Viviand  Morel, 
Madame  G.  Debrie,  and  Phoebus.  Mr.  W.  Howe  was  second,  and 
Mr.  J.  Brown,  South  Wimbledon,  third.  For  six  incurved  the  prize¬ 
winners  were  Messrs.  C.  Payne,  J.  French,  and  C.  Bentley,  gardener  to 
Major  Bosworth,  Roehampton,  in  the  order  in  which  the  names  are  here 
given. 
In  the  amateurs’  class  for  twelve  Japanese,  distinct,  Mr.  W.  H.  Riddle, 
Wandsworth  Common,  was  an  easy  first  with  Mrs.  J.  Lewis.  Mrs.  G.  II. 
Palmer,  Mrs.  White  Popham,  Australian  Gold,  Madame  G.  Remy,  Mons. 
Chenon  de  Lechb,  Nellie  Pockett,  Hairy  Wonder,  Pride  of  Exmouth,  Joe 
Chamberlain,  Mrs.  H.  Weeks,  and  Charles  Davis.  In  addition  to  the  first 
prize  Mr.  Riddle  secured  Mr.  Garton’s  silver  cup.  Mr.  Hermann  Kloss, 
Wandsworth,  was  second.  For  six  Japanese  Mr.  H.  Kloss  was  first ;  Mr. 
White,  Battersea,  second  ;  and  Mr.  W.  R.  McLellan  third.  Mr.  A.  K. 
Matchin,  Upper  Tulse  Hill,  secured  the  Ryecroft  medal  for  six  Japanese 
in  three  varieties  with  a  capital  set. 
For  six  blooms  of  any  white  Japanese  Mr.  W.  H.  White  was  first, 
and  Mr.  J.  Daniel  second.  For  six  Japanese,  two  white,  two  pinks, 
and  two  yellows,  Mr.  J,  Green  went  ahead,  with  Mr.  J.  O.  Langrieh 
second.  There  were  several  other  classes  of  minor  importance,  and  in 
which  no  blooms  of  striking  merit  were  staged. 
Mr.  L.  McGregor,  North  House,  Putney  Hill,  arranged  a  most  charm¬ 
ing  group  of  miscellaneous  foliage  and  flowering  plants.  The  well  grown 
plants  of  Crotons,  Palms,  Dractena  Sanderiana,  Ferns,  Primulas, 
Bouvardias,  Cyclamens,  and  others  were  so  disposed  as  to  preserve 
lightness  and  secure  the  best  effect.  The  premier  award  was  given  to 
the  exhibit.  Mr.  II.  Boswell,  gardener  to  Purnell  Purnell,  Esq.. 
Streatham,  took  the  second  prize  with  a  much  duller  arrangement.  Mr. 
Wm.  Forth,  Wandsworth  Common,  was  first  for  a  group  of  Chrys¬ 
anthemums,  followed  by  Mr.  J.  Daniel.  Mr.  F.  Wilkie  was  first  for  a 
smaller  group,  with  Mr.  A.  W.  Bolton  in  the  second  position. 
Mr.  J.  Thorne,  gardener  to  R.  Garton,Esq.,  Worplesdon,  showed,  not 
for  competition,  a  stand  of  twenty-four  Japanese,  and  amongst  them  were 
to  be  found  some  of  the  finest  flowers  in  the  hall.  They  had  weight 
without  coarseness,  as  well  as  brightness  of  colour.  The* best  included 
Mrs.  White  Popham,  Lady  Byron,  Elsie  Teichman,  Australie,  Nellie 
Pockett,  Lady  Hanham.  Marie  Calvat,  T.  B.  Haywood,  Madame  Carnot, 
Lord  ludlow,  Mrs.  J.  W.  Barks,  and  Oceana.  Mr.  R.  Neal,  Wands¬ 
worth  Common,  had  a  group  of  miscellaneous  plants  in  the  centre  of  the 
hall.  There  were  numerous  floral  designs  shown  by  various  florists,  not 
for  competition. 
FRENCH  NATIONAL  CHRYSANTHEMUM  SOCIETY. 
November  3rd  to  November  12th. 
ALTHOUGH  this  Society  has  now  been  in  existence  four  years,  we 
have  never  yet  had  an  opportunity  of  visiting  one  of  its  shows,  which 
are  held  in  a  different  town  each  year,  and  in  conjunction,  with  the 
autumn  show  of  some  local  society.  On  November  3rd  to  12th  the 
Society  held  its  fourth  annual  Show  and  Congress  in  Lyons.  The  pro¬ 
gramme  was  an  attractive  one,  and  upon  the  invitation  of  the  French 
Society  several  members  of  the  English  N.C.S.  went  over  to  take  part  in 
the  festivities,  whieh,  let  it  be  said  without  any  reserve,  were  of  the  most 
cordial  and  gratifying  nature.  The  building  in  which  the  Show  was  held 
had  a  superficial  area  of  something  equal  to  that  of  the  Royal  Aquarium, 
but  without  any  intervening  obstruction. 
Groups  of  plants  in  pots  were  numerous,  and  many  of  them  were  well 
flowered,  dwarf  in  growth,  and  effectively  arranged.  The  Municipal 
Department  of  Floral  Culture  for  the  City  of  Lyons  set  up  a  large  oval 
group  containing  some  fine  blooms.  Messrs.  Rivoire  had  several  groups. 
Messrs.  Bussy  &  Combe,  Rozam,  Boucharlat,  Charmet,  and  others  also 
competed  for  prizes  in  these  classes,  and  the  w'ell-known  Parisian  firm  of 
Vilmorin.  Andrieux  &  Co.  had  a  circular  group  in  the  middle  of  the 
show.  M.  Charmet  had  a  large  group  of  finely  coloured  plants  of  Marie 
Calvat,  all  bearing  big  blooms,  and  consequently  making  a  striking 
display.  Miscellaneous  groups  were  also  contributed.  Grapes  from 
Mons.  H.  Fatzer  were  excellent,  and  floral  decorations  superb. 
Cut  b'ooms,  as  is  usual  on  the  Continent,  were  not  shown  on  boards  as 
in  England,  but  in  glass  bottles.  It  is  a  curious  fact  that  on  the 
Continent  in  what  we  consider  the  best  classes  there  does  not  seem  to 
be  any  definite  standard  of  quality  set  up.  In  these  classes  the  exhibitors 
often  exceed  the  number  of  blooms  required,  and  not  infrequently  set  up 
exhibits  in  which  both  good  blooms  of  fine  size  and  form  are  mingled 
with  others  that  are  much  below  the  average,  and  sometimes  an  exhibitor’s 
collection  is  broken  up  in  order  to  contribute  to  the  general  effect. 
Novelties  were  staged  by  several  exhibitors.  Mr.  W.  Wells,  of 
Earlswood,  showed  Janet,  Lady  Clark,  Lord  Ludlow,  Lord  Salisbury, 
and  Silver  Queen,  aleady  described  in  these  pages,  also  some  seedlings 
under  number.  There  was  a  grand  display  from  Mr.  Ernest  Calvat, 
whose  blooms  were  immense  and  by  far  tho  finest  in  the  whole  show. 
M.  Bonnefons  exhibited  fifty-four  novelties.  Besides  Mr.  W.  Wells  there 
was  only  one  English  exhibitor,  Mr.  J.  Brooks,  of  Totteridge. 
The  festivities  were  of  the  heartiest  nature,  and  such  princely  hospi¬ 
tality  as  the  visitors  from  abroad  enjoyed  is  not  often  to  be  found  even 
on  the  Continent,  where  it  is  much  more  customary  than  at  home.  At 
mid-day  on  the  first  day  of  the  show  a  luncheon  was  given  to  the  Jury, 
which  was  presided  over  by  M.  Gbrard,  the  eminent  botan’st  at  the 
University  of  Lyons.  In  the  evening  a  grand  banquet  took  place,  and 
Mr.  Yiger,  always  genial,  witty,  and  eloquent,  presided  with  his  usual 
ability.  Some  telling  speeches  were  made,  and  the  whole  proceedings  were 
of  the  most  cordial  nature. 
The  first  meeting  of  the  Conference  was  held  in  a  large  hall  in 
the  Palais  du  Commerce.  M.  Yiger  presided,  there  being  a  numerous 
company  presest.  The  subjects  dealt  with  included  the  “Cross  Fertilisation 
of  the  Chrysanthemum,’’  by  M.  Gbrard  ;  “Insect and  other  Enemies,”  by 
M.  Chifflot  ;  “  On  Wintering  Chrysanthemums,”  by  various  authors ;  and 
a  discussion  ensued.  On  the  second  day  of  the  show  the  Conference 
met  again  at  9  A.M.  to  discuss  the  subjects  remaining  on  the  list.  A 
smoking  concert  on  the  evening  of  the  second  day  brought  the  festivities 
to  a  close. — C.  H.  P. 
BRIGHTON. — November  7th  and  8th. 
Few  societies  can  command  so  fine  a  place  as  the  Royal  Pavilion  in 
which  to  hold  a  Chrysanthemum  show,  and  that  held  on  the  above  dates 
was  a  success  in  both  extent  and  quality  of  exhibits.  The  groups  were 
quite  up  to  the  fine  standard  expected  at  Brighton,  the  Japanese  equally 
good,  and  fruits  were  seen  of  high  colour  and  nice  size. 
A  semicircular  group,  14  feet  by  8  feet,  Chrysanthemums  and  other 
foliage  plants,  brought  three  entries.  First,  Mr.  Geo.  Miles,  Victoria 
Nursery,  Dyke  Road,  in  which  fine  blooms  and  first  rate  airangement 
combined  to  make  a  grand  exhibit  ;  second,  Mr.  J.  Hill,  gardener  to 
W.  Clarkson  Wallis,  Esq,,  Springfield,  Withdean,  not  far  behind  ;  and 
third,  Mr.  Geo.  Sims,  gardener  to  E.  A.  Wallis,  Esq.,  Sunnyside,  Upper 
Lewes  Road.  The  last-named  exhibitors  could  not  enter  in  the  next  class, 
that  for  a  slightly  smaller  group.  In  this  the  winner  was  Mr.  W.  E. 
Anderson,  gardener  to  B.  Parish,  Esq.,  Melodia,  Preston  Park  Avenue  ; 
second,  Mr.  A.  J.  Blake,  gardener  to  W.  E.  Blackiston,  Esq.,  Bleak  House, 
Dyke  Road  ;  third,  Mr.  F.  Rapley,  gardener  to  Miss  Vesick,  St.  John’s, 
Withdean.  Class  3  was  that  for  a  group  of  Chrysanthemums  only. 
In  this  Mr.  Geo.  Miles  came  first  ;  Mr.  H.  Head,  The  Drive  Nursery, 
Hove,  second.  In  this  exhibit  the  green- tinted  variety,  Madame  Edmond 
Roger,  was  most  effective.  Third,  Mr.  A.  J.  Battershall,  gardener  to 
C.  Armstrong  Dasb,  Esq.,  Preston  Park. 
Standard-trained  plants,  pyramids  and  dwarfs,  were  provided  for,  and 
the  prizes  were  won  by  Mr.  G.  Lambert,  17,  Bognor  Road,  Chichi  ster  j 
Mr.  Anderson,  Mr.  Hill,  and  Mr.  Thos.  Fairs,  gardener  to  li.  Clowes, 
Esq  ,  Clayton,  Wickham,  Hassocks,  changing  places  in  the' different 
classes.  For  twelve  table  plants  the  first  was  that  of  Messrs.  W.  Miles  &  Co., 
florists,  Hove  ;  and  for  six  Mr.  Anderson  obtained  the  leading  prize. 
A  capital  group  in  the  amateur  division  won  for  Mr.  Geo.  Digott, 
31,  Trafalgar  Street,  the  first  award. 
Thirty-six  Japanese,  in  not  less  than  twentyUour  varieties,  w’as 
the  largest  class.  Here  Mr.  G.  Collip,  gardener  to  T.  Carruthers,  Esq., 
Gaskmore,  Reigate,  won  with  an  exceedingly  high-coloured  and  well- 
grown  exhibit.  The  varieties  were  Mrs.  W.  Mease  (2),  Mrs.  L  Weeks  (2), 
Mons.  L.  Remy,  N.C.S,  Jubilee  (2),  President  Nonin,  Mdlle.  v^abridie 
Seince,  Phoebus  (2),  Secretaire  Fierens  (2),  Madame  Couvat  du  Terrail, 
Soleil  d’Octobr^,  Lady  Ilidgway  (2),  M.  Hoste,  Nelly  Pockett  (2),  Lady 
