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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
November  16,  1899. 
space  of  100  square  feet  there  were  only  two  exhibitors — viz.,  Messrs.  G. 
Watts  &  Sons,  Palace  Nurseries,  and  Mr.  H.  Haskins,  Branksome 
Nurseries,  who  received  the  prizes  in  the  order  named. 
In  the  local  classes  there  was  keen  competition,  and  some  notable 
exhibits  were  staged.  Especially  so  were  the  two  groups  of  Chrys¬ 
anthemums  in  a  space  of  50  square  feet,  for  which  a  silver  cup  is  offered 
with  money  prizes.  Mr.  C.  Barret,  gardener  to  G.  J.  Fenwick,  Esq., 
Cray  Head,  secured  the  first  prize  with  a  grand  group,  containing  some 
remarkably  heavy  blooms  of  Swanley  Giant,  Madame  Carnot,  Viviand 
Morel,  Australie,  Mdlle.  Ther&se  Rey,  Graphic,  and  C.  Davis.  The  cup 
becomes  his  own  property,  having  previously  won  it  twice.  He  was  also 
awarded  the  National  Society’s  certificate.  Mr.  L.  J.  Newell,  gardener 
to  W.  H.  Dore,  Esq.,  Branksome  Park,  whose  group  was  little  inferior 
to  the  first,  also  received  the  National  certificate. 
Mr.  A.  J.  Allsopp,  gardener  to  Viscount  Portman,  staged  a  group  of 
Begonia  Gloire  de  Loraine,  arranged  with  Adiantums  and  Isolepis 
gracilis.  The  Begonias  were  upwards  of  2  feet  high,  and  were  from 
cuttings  rooted  in  March  of  this  year.  He  was  awarded  a  silver  medal. 
G.  H.  Rools,  Esq.,  Arcadia,  Bournemouth,  had  a  nice  group  of  Orchids, 
principally  Cattleyas,  and  for  which  he  was  awarded  the  Society’s  silver 
medal. 
BROMLEY.— November  8th  and  9th, 
There  was  evidently  a  falling  off  in  the  number  of  exhibits  at  this 
show,  notably  in  the  groups,  but  this  could  not  be  said  of  the  quality, 
which  was  a  distinct  advance  on  the  last  show. 
In  the  challenge  cup  class  for  forty-eight  cut  blooms,  twenty-four 
Japanese  distinct  and  a  similar  number  of  incurved  in  not  less  than 
eighteen  varieties  each,  there  were  three  competitors.  Mr.  C.  Payne, 
gardener  to  C.  J.  Whittington,  Esq.,  Bickley,  proved  the  victor.  His 
blooms  were  strong  throughout.  The  varieties  included  Simplicity,  Lady 
Hanham,  Mrs.  Maling  Grant,  Mrs.  White  Popham,  Le  Grand  Dragon, 
Mrs.  Coombs,  Jas.  Bidencope,  Lord  Ludlow,  Phoebus.  Madame  Carnot, 
Melusine,  Beauts  Glenobloise,  Mons.  Chenon  de  Lech£,  Madame  G. 
Debrie,  G.  J.  Warren,  Australie,  E.  Molyneux,  J.  E.  Clayton,  Chas. 
Davis,  Viviand  Morel,  Mrs.  Mease,  Wonderful,  Nellie  Pockett  and  Edith 
Tabor.  The  incurved  blooms  were  neat  and  well  finished,  and  included 
Lady  Isobel,  Chrysanthemiste  Bruant,  Duchess  of  Fife,  Chas.  H.  Curtis, 
Ma  Perfection,  Ernest  Cannell,  Globe  d’Or,  Yvonne  Desblanc,  George 
Ilaigh,  Madame  Eerlat,  Han  well  Glory,  Mrs.  R.  C.  Kingston,  Pearl 
Palace,  Violet  Tomlin,  King  of  the  Yellows,  Austin  Canned,  Dorothy 
Foster,  and  Triomphe  d’Eve.  Mr.  E.  Dove,  gardener  to  H.  E.  Fry,  Esq., 
Bickley  Hall,  was  a  good  second,  while  Mr.  S.  B.  AVheadon,  gardener 
to  J.  Layton,  Esq.,  Bickley,  was  third. 
For  twenty-four  blooms,  twelve  Japanese  and  twelve  incurved,  Mr.  L. 
Budwortb,  the  Horticultural  College,  Swanley,  was  first  out  of  six  com¬ 
petitors.  The  incurved  were  very  strong,  and  consisted  of  well  grown 
olooms  of  Chas.  H.  Curtis,  Chrysanthemiste  Bruant,  Lady  Isobel, 
Madame  Ferlat,  Globe  d’Or,  Ma  Perfection,  Perle  Dauphinoise,  Robert 
Cannell,  Queen  of  England,  Topaze  Orientale,  Mrs.  S.  Owen,  and  Mrs. 
R.  C.  Kingston.  The  Japanese  blooms  were  Australie,  Duke  of  AYelling- 
ton,  Mrs.  C.  H.  Payne,  Madame  Carnot,  Mons.  Chenon  de  Leche, 
Viviand  Morel,  Mrs.  R.  Jones,  Graphic,  Mrs.  J.  Lewis,  Phoebus,  Chats- 
worth,  and  Mrs.  G.  W.  Palmer.  Mr.  C.  Payne  was  second  with  clean, 
well  finished  flowers,  and  Mr.  J.  E.  Poole,  gardener  to  A.  G.  Hubbuck, 
Esq ,  Chislehurst,  third. 
For  twenty-four  Japanese,  distinct,  there  were  three  entries,  but  Mr. 
L.  Budworth  again  secured  the  premier  award  with  a  well  finished  stand 
of  Chas.  Davis,  Graphic,  Mrs.  C.  H.  Payne,  Madame  Carnot,  Mrs.  AY. 
Popham.  Madame  Louis  Remy,  Mons.  Demay  Taillandier,  and  Viviand 
Morel,  Mr.  T.  Carrington,  Lady  Hanham,  Mrs.  Mease,  Surpasse  Amiral, 
Chatsworth,  Eva  Knowles,  Mrs.  J.  Lewis,  Mons.  Chenon  de  Lechd, 
R,  Powell,  Mrs.  R.  Jones,  Hairy  Wonder,  Duke  of  AVellington,  Duke  of 
Y'ork,  N.C.S.  Jubilee,  Mrs.  A\r.  G.  Palmer,  and  Titiana.  Mr.  E.  Dove 
followed,  and  Mr.  C.  Payne  was  third. 
The  class  for  eighteen  blooms,  to  consist  of  six  Japanese,  six  incurved, 
and  six  reflexed  blooms,  brought  six  entries,  and  the  first  prize  was 
awarded  to  Mr.  J.  Lyne,  gardener  to  H.  F.  Tiarks,  Esq,,  Chislehurst. 
Mr.  J.  E.  Poole  was  a  good  second  ;  and  Mr.  W.  Thomas,  gardener  to 
J.  Greig,  Esq.,  Chislehurst,  was  third.  The  twelve  incurved  blooms, 
distinct,  was  represented  by  six  stands,  and  Mr.  J.  Lyne  was  placed  in 
the  first  position.  His  blooms  were  Duchess  of  Fife,  Mrs.  R.  C.  Kingston, 
Topaze  Orientale,  Chrysanthemiste  Bruant,  Lady  Isobel,  Madame  Ed. 
Roger,  Ilanwell  Glory,  John  Lambert,  Chas.  H.  Curtis,  Globe  d'Or, 
Mrs.  G.  Williams,  and  Mons.  Desblanc.  Mr.  J.  E.  Poole  followed,  and 
Mr.  S.  Budworth  was  third.  For  six  incurved  blooms  there  were  six 
entries,  and  Mr.  J.  E.  Poole  annexed  the  first  prize,  Mr.  F.  Francis  the 
second,  and  Mr.  \V.  Thomas  the  third. 
The  class  for  twelve  Japanese  blooms,  distinct,  was  keenly  con¬ 
tested.  Mr.  L.  Budworth  was  adjudged  the  victor.  Mr.  W.  Pascoe, 
gardener  to  Captain  Torrens,  Hayes  Common,  was  second,  and 
Mr.  J.  Lyne  made  a  good  display  tor  third  place.  For  six  Japanese 
varieties,  distinct,  there  were  seven  entries.  The  first  prize  was 
awarded  to  Mr.  E.  Stone,  gardener  to  C.  D.  Clark,  Esq.,  Eccles 
Hill.  Mr.  F.  Francis  was  second,  and  Mr.  AY.  Pascoe  third.  For 
six  blooms,  one  variety  incurved,  there  were  five  entries.  Mr.  J.  Lyne 
was  placed  first  for  a  good  box  of  Duchess  of  Fife,  while  Mr.  J.  E. 
Poole  was  second,  staging  Globe  d’Or,  and  Air.  R.  Filkins  was  third  with 
Mrs.  J.  Eadie.  In  the  class  for  six  blooms,  one  variety  Japanese,  there 
were  four  competitors,  Air.  C.  Jordan  winning  handsomely  with  Madame 
Carnot,  while  Air.  J.  E.  Poole  followed,  with  Mr.  T.  Carrington  and  Air. 
E.  Legg,  gardener  to  D.  Astle  Esq.,  Bickley,  third  with  Madame 
Carnot.  Air.  E.  Dove  was  the  only  competitor  for  a  group  of  Chrys¬ 
anthemums  to  occupy  a  space  of  50  feet,  and  a  fine  display  was  made,  the 
plants  were  dwarf  and  well  grown  though  somewhat  stiffly  arranged. 
KINGSTON. — November  8th  and  9th. 
This  famous  society  held  its  annual  exhibition  on  the  above  dates. 
In  the  large  Drill  Hall  there  was  no  difficulty  in  arranging  the  exhibits. 
AVe  could  not  help  observing,  in  fact,  that  the  crush  of  former  years, 
when  every  inch  of  space  was  taken  up,  was  conspicuously  absent,  and 
it  will  require  a  strong  pull  on  the  part  of  the  present  executive  to 
prevent  loss  of  its  glorious  prestige.  The  members  of  the  Committee  are 
enthusiastic,  and  they  will  doubtless  work  well,  so  that  this  may  not  come 
about.  A  group  of  miscellaneous  plants  brought  two  competitors,  the 
first  prize  going  to  Air.  J-  Lock,  gardener  to  C.  Swinfen  Eady,  Esq.,  Q.C., 
Oaklands  Lodge,  AVeybridge  ;  second,  Air.  T.  H.  Bolton,  gardener  to  Mrs. 
Blacker,  Coombe  End,  Kingston. 
The  chief  cut  bloom  class  was  that  for  thirty-six  Japanese,  distinct. 
Here  the  first  prize  was  obtained  by  Air.  AY.  Jinks,  gardener  to 
E.  Bruce,  Esq.,  Walton,  with  a  bright  even  stand  of  flowers.  The 
varieties  were  Madame  Carnot,  Mrs.  J.  AY.  Barks,  Sec.  Fierens,  Lady 
Ridgway,  Aladame  Gus.  Henry,  AYerther,  G.  J.  Warren,  Pride  of 
Madford,  Pride  of  Exmouth,  Australie,  Edith  Tabor,  Mrs.  J.  Lewis, 
Aladame  Champion,  Mrs.  Palmer,  Mrs.  AYeeks,  E.  Molyneux,  Modesto, 
Lady  Hanham,  Mrs.  C.  H.  Payne,  Pres.  Nonin,  Nelly  Pockett, 
Al.  Hoste,  Robert  Powell,  Oceana,  Simplicity,  Duke  of  Wellington, 
Airs  AI.  Grant,  Madame  Deis,  Mons.  Chenon  de  Lechd,  Madame  L.  Remy, 
Eva  Knowles,  Reine  d’Angleterre,  Mrs.  Chas.  Iveyser,  Madame  Rosette, 
Phoebus,  Pres.  Bevan  very  fine  ;  second,  Air.  G.  J.  Hunt,  gardener 
to  P.  Ralli,  Esq.,  Ashtead  Park,  Epsom  ;  third,  Mr.  F.  King,  Holm  wood, 
Dorking.  For  a  dozen  Japanese  Mr.  G.  Mileham,  gardener  to  A.  T. 
Aliller,  Esq.,  Emlyn  House,  Leatherhead,  was  first,  with  Aladame  Carnot, 
Viviand  Alorel  and  Nelly  Pockett  in  good  form  ;  second,  Mr.  Burley, 
gardener  to  E.  H.  Doriet,  Esq.,  The  Lee,  Epsom  ;  third,  Mr.  G.  W. 
Forbes,  gardener  to  Aladame  Ricols,  Regent  House,  Surbiton. 
In  the  class  of  twelve  reflexed  Japanese  Mr.  King  came  first,  also  for 
twelve  incurved  Japanese,  followed  in  both  cases  by  Mr.  S.  Pead,  gardener 
to  R.  S.  Bond,  Esq.,  Surbiton.  Six  Japanese,  one  variety,  first  Mr.  King 
with  nice  blooms  of  Airs.  H.  AVeeks  ;  second,  Mr.  Jinks.  In  the  open 
classes  for  incurved  Alessrs.  King  and  Hunt,  who  were  first  and  second, 
exhibited  good  blooms,  and  in  singles  Air.  Forbes  came  first  ;  second. 
Air.  Pead.  For  Pompons  Mr.  Caryer,  gardener  to  A.  G.  Meissner,  Esq., 
w  as  first.  Anemones  were  well  shown  by  Air.  Jinks. 
The  various  local  classes  were  well  contested.  Mr.  Bolton  won  in 
twelve  Japanese  ;  second,  Mr.  Pead.  For  six  Japanese  the  best  came 
from  Mr.  C.  Rhymes,  gardener  to  Airs.  Nowise,  Surbiton  ;  second,  Air. 
AVm.  Atkins,  gardener  to  R.  AY.  Alunro,  Esq.,  Oakfield,  Kingston  Hill. 
Air.  Forbes  had  the  best  blooms  in  a  class  for  twelve  incurved,  followed 
by  Air.  Pead. 
In  fruit  Air.  Lock  took  the  lead  for  a  collection  of  four  dishes, 
followed  by  Air  AArm.  Taylor,  gardener  to  C.  Bayer,  Esq.,  Tewkesbury 
Lodge.  The  last  exhibitor  won  in  both  black  and  white  Grapes.  Mr. 
Lock  was  also  first  for  Apples  ;  second.  Air.  E.  AlcCormick.  Mr.  Forb<  s 
had  the  best  Pears.  An  excellent  collection  of  Apples  was  put  up  by 
Air.  A.  Dean,  not  for  competition.  Mr.  Will  Tayler,  Hampton,  had 
Apples  and  outdoor  Grapes.  Alessrs.  W.  AVells  &  Co.,  Earlswood,  staged 
a  few  new  Chrysanthemums,  one — Lord  Salisbury — being  thought  worthy 
of  a  certificate. 
AIONAIOUTH. — November  8th  and  9th. 
On  Wednesday  and  Thursday  the  ninth  annual  show  of  the  above 
Society  was  held  in  The  Rolls  Hall,  and  there  is  no  hesitation  in 
describing  it  as  the  most  successful  ever  held  under  the  auspices  of  tbe 
Society.  The  exhibition,  as  usual,  was  under  distinguished  patronage. 
Lord  Llangattock  is  again  its  President,  there  is  a  long  list  of  Vice- 
Presidents,  and  the  working  Committee  comprises  a  strong  company  of 
local  gardeners  and  horticulturists,  with  Air.  Fred  C.  Williams  as  Hon. 
Secretary,  who  has  again  carried  out  the  duties  with  energy  and  tact. 
It  is  a  matter  of  some  surprise,  says  the  “Herefordshire  Beacon,” 
that  the  quantity  of  flowers,  plants,  fruit  and  vegetables  collected 
together  can  be  so  conveniently  arranged  within  the  confines  of  the  hall, 
and  the  Committee  must  be  credited  with  cousiderable  ingenuity  in 
arranging  the  classes  so  tastefully,  and  at  the  same  time  to  the  best 
advantage.  In  the  open  classes  for  Chrysanthemums  interest  naturally 
centred  in  the  groups.  There  were  three  entries,  which  were  arranged 
on  the  right  of  the  hall,  and  Mr.  Henry  Pitt,  of  Abergavenny,  secured  the 
£5  5s.  silver  cup,  beating  Air.  J.  M.  Bannerman  who  has  hitherto  gained 
this  prize  at  every  previous  show  of  the  Society.  There  was  really 
little  to  choose  between  them,  and  Air.  Bannerman’s  collection  included 
some  of  the  best  blossoms  in  the  show,  but  some  of  the  blooms  on  the 
outer  edges  of  the  group  were  faulty,  so  injuring  the  general  effect. 
Canon  Harding’s  group  was  very  pretty,  and  the  plants  were  well  grown. 
The  trained  specimen  gave  little  difficulty  in  judging,  Captain  Skirrow, 
of  Brockweir,  showing  a  finely  developed  Ariviand  Morrel  with  about  a 
dozen  good  blooms. 
In  the  cut  bloom  classes  Air.  Pitt  again  secured  first  with  the  twenty- 
four  incurved  varieties,  but  was  closely  followed  by  Air.  Bannerman. 
The  two  entries  for  the  twelve  varieties  were  capital,  but  interest  centred 
most  in  the  twenty-four  Japanese  varieties,  and  here  again  Mr.  Pitt  was 
victorious,  having  for  his  opponent  Air.  J.  C.  Hanbury,  Pontypool  Park, 
who  ran  him  so  close  that  the  judges  had  to  go  through  the  boxes  poim 
for  point  before  coming  to  a  final  conclusion.  Mr.  Pitt’s  blooms  in  th  s 
collection  were  so  good  that  we  give  a  list  of  the  best :  Simplicity,  Mrs. 
