JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
November  23,  1899. 
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Dendrobium  phalmnopsis  Schroderianum,  Lily  of  the  Valley,  and 
Asparagus  plumosus. 
The  fruit  formed  an  extensive  display.  Many  hundred  of  Apples 
were  staged,  but  the  Pears  this  season  were  not  as  good  as  usual.  Vege¬ 
tables  made  a  wonderful  fine  exhibition  ;  indeed,  nearly  all  the  visitors 
wondered  how,  in  such  a  dry  summer,  such  examples  could  be  produced. 
Special  mention  should  be  made  of  a  very  excellent  exhibit  of  specimen 
plants  of  Begonia  Gloire  de  Lorraine.  These  were  sent  from  Blenheim 
Palace,  and  were  greatly  admired  from  their  presenting  such  a  lovely 
mass  of  flowers.  There  was  a  large  attendance  during  the  afternoon  and 
evening. 
Three  large  flowering  and  three  Japanese. — First,  Miss  Greswell,  70, 
Woodstock  Road  ;  second,  Mr.  J.  Beesley,  74,  Marlborough  Road. 
Japanese,  six.— First,  Mr.  A.  E.  Kirtland,  Bletchington  ;  second,  Miss 
Greswell :  third,  Mr.  J.  Beesley.  Groups  of  plants  arranged  for  effect  on 
space  12  feet  by  7  feet. — First,  the  Duke  of  Marlborough  (gardener, 
Mr.  T.  Whillans)  ;  second,  Miss  Bull,  Arncott  House,  Woodstock  Road. 
Group  of  autumn  flowering  and  foliage  plants,  arranged  for  effect  on 
48  feet  superficial. — First,  Mr.  W.  T.  Mattock,  Barton,  HeadiDgton  ; 
second,  Mr.  F.  Perkins,  Blenheim  Nursery,  Woodstock  Road. 
For  incurved,  twenty-four,  not  less  than  fifteen  varieties. — First, 
Mr.  F.  P.  Bulley,  Marston  Hill,  Fairford  (gardener,  Mr.  G.  Price)  ;  second, 
Mr.  W.  J.  Johnson,  iHorse  Fair,  Banbury;  third,  Mr.  A.  E.  Kirtland. 
Ditto,  twelve  distinct.— First,  Mr.  J.  L.  Burgess,  Maisey  Hampton, 
Fairford  (gardener,  Mr.  A.  Humphries)  ;  second,  Mr.  G.  W.  Bennett, 
Tiddington  House  (gardener,  Mr.  C.  Marcbam).  Ditto,  premier  bloom. — 
First,  the  Duke  of  Marlborough  ;  second,  Mr.  F.  P.  Bulley  ;  third, 
Mr.  A.  E.  Kirtland.  Ditto,  twelve,  one  variety. — First,  the  Duke  of  Marl¬ 
borough  ;  second,  Mr.  J.  L  Burgess  ;  third,  Mr.  G.  W.  Bennett.  Reflexed, 
twelve.  — First,  Mr.  F.  P.  Bulley  ;  second,  Mr.  A.  E,  Kirtland  ;  third, 
Dr.  Neil,  Warneford  Asylum  (gardener,  Mr.  A.  Whitehead).  Anemone, 
large  flower,  tweive. — First,  Mr.  W.  J.  Johnson  ;  second,  Mr.  F.  P. 
Bulley  ;  third,  Mr.  A.  E.  Kirtland.  Ditto,  six. — First,  Mr.  W.  J.  Johnson  ; 
second,  Mr.  F.  P.  Bulley  ;  third,  Mr.  J.  L.  Burgess. 
Japanese,  twenty-four  distinct  varieties. — First,  the  Duke  of  Marl¬ 
borough  ;  second,  Mr.  G.  W.  Bennett  ;  third,  Mr.  J.  R.  Tranter,  Henley- 
on-Thames.  Ditto,  twelve. — First,  Mr.  F.  P.  Bulley  ;  second,  Mr  G.  H. 
Morrell,  Headington  Hill  Hall  (gardener,  Mr.  W.  Hovell)  ;  third,  Mr.  D.  J. 
Macfarlane,  Cornbury  Park  Gardens.  Ditto,  nine. — First,  Mr.  J.  L. 
Burgess  ;  second,  Mrs.  Brookes,  Middle  Aston  House  (gardener,  Mr.  R.  T. 
Howell)  ;  third,  Dr.  Neil.  Ditto,  one  bloom,  premier. — First,  the  Duke 
of  Marlborough  ;  second,  Mr.  T.  Milner  ;  third,  Mr.  F.  P.  Bulley.  Ditto, 
twelve,  four  each  of  three  varieties. — First,  the  Duke  of  Marlborough  ; 
second,  Mr.  F.  P.  Bulley  ;  third,  Mr.  J.  R.  Tranter.  Ditto  twelve,  one 
variety. — First,  Mr.  G.  W.  Bennett  ;  second,  Mr.  D.  J.  Macfarlane  ; 
third,  Mr.  A.  Harcourt,  Nuneham  Park  (gardener,  Mr.  C.  E.  Munday). 
Pompons,  twelve  varieties,  three  blooms  each. — First,  Mr.  F.  P.  Bulley  ; 
second,  Mr.  A.  E,  Kirtland.  Ditto,  Anemone,  nine. — First,  Mr.  F.  P. 
Bulley  ;  second,  Mr.  A.  E.  Kirtland  Table  decoration,  one  piece. — First, 
the  Duke  of  Marlborough  ;  second,  Mr.  G.  Jacob  ;  third,  Mr.  W.  T. 
Mattock. 
BELFAST. -November  14th  and  15th. 
The  eleventh  annual  display  was  held  on  the  above  dates,  Tuesday 
and  Wednesday,  and  from  the  substantial  increase  of  the  entries,  as  well 
as  the  businesslike  activity  displayed  by  the  Committee,  it  should  have 
proved  financially  successful.  The  venue  was  the  covered  market  of  St. 
George’s  Square,  and  the  Duchess  of  Abercorn  undertook  the  task  of 
opening  ;  she  was  accompanied  by  the  Lord  Mayor  of  Belfast  and  a 
representative  party. 
For  a  group  of  Chrysanthemums  not  to  exceed  twenty  pots.  Palms  to 
be  used  for  effect,  the  winner  proved  to  be  Robert  Tennant,  Esq.,  Rush 
Park,  WRitehouse  (gardener,  Mr.  J.  Mcllveen);  second,  Wm.  Robertson, 
Esq.,  Netherleigh,  Strandtown  (gardener,  Mr.  P.  McHaffie)  ;  third,  John 
Lepper,  Esq.,  Fairacre,  Fitzwilliam  Park  (gardener,  Mr.  I.  McDonald). 
For  a  smaller  group  first  was  won  by  A.  D.  Lenjon,  Esq.,  Edgecumbe, 
Strandtown  (gardener,  Mr.  H.  Kirkpatrick)  ;  second  by  J.  D.  Barbour, 
Esq.,  Conway,  Dunncurry  (gardener,  Mr.  R.  Draper).  The  stand  of 
twenty  vases  of  Japanese  in  twenty  disiinet  varieties,  each  represented 
by  three  blooms,  brought  several  well-known  exhibitors.  Captain 
Stirling,  of  Keir,  Dunblane,  N.B.  (gardener,  Mr.  T.  Lunt),  was  first  with  an 
excellent  arrangement  of  Louise,  Mary  Molyneux,  Lady  Ridgway,  W.  H. 
Weeks,  J.  Bidenope,  Phoebus,  Mrs.  Mease,  Pride  of  Madtord,  Robert 
Powell,  Mrs.  G.  W.  Palmer,  Lady  Byron,  Oceana,  Mons.  Chenon  de  Leche, 
Australie,  and  one  or  two  others.  Lord  Ashbrook,  Durrow,  Queen’s 
County  (gardener,  Mr.  J.  McKellar),  was  an  exceptionally  close  second. 
On  this  stand  Mrs.  J.  Lewis  was  selected  as  the  premier  bloom.  The  Earl 
of  Harrington,  Elvaston  Castle,  Derby  (gardener,  Mr.  G.  H.  Goodacre) 
came  third. 
For  a  stand  of  forty-eight  Japanese,  in  at  least  thirty-six  varieties, 
and  not  more  than  two  of  any  variety,  Lord  Ashbrook  secured  an  easy 
first  with  Eva  Knowles,  Swanley  Giant,  Colonel  W.  B  Smith,  Mrs. 
W.  Popham,  Nellie  Pockett,  J.  Bidencope,  Mrs.  Mease,  Graphic,  Ella 
Curtis,  Madame  Carnot,  Charles  Davis,  Lord  Ludlow,  Mons.  Hoste,  and 
Mrs.  Lewis.  The  Marquis  of  Downshire,  Hillsborough  Castle  (gardener, 
Mr.  J.  Bradshaw),  came  second.  Third,  Thos.  Torrens,  Esq.,  Edenmore, 
White  Abbey.  For  a  similar  stand,  but  corfined  to  Ulster,  the  Marquis 
of  Downshire  was  first ;  J.  H.  Torrens,  Esq  ,  second  ;  and  Lieutenant 
R.  G.  S.  Crawford,  Crawfordsburn  House,  third. 
The  class  for  a  stand  of  twenty-four  incurved,  in  at  least  eighteen 
varieties,  not  more  than  two  of  any  variety,  did  not  bring  forth  many 
contributors.  The  Marquis  of  Downshire  was  first  with  Mrs.  V.  Foster, 
Baron  Hirsch,  Jeanne  d’ Arc,  Madame  Ferlat,  C.  H.  Curtis,  Lord  Alcester,. 
Lady  Isobel,  Perfection,  and  James  Agate.  Thomas  H.  Torrens,  Esq.,, 
came  second.  Lady  Isobel  in  this  stand  being  the  premier  incurved.  For 
a  stand  of  twelve  incurved,  distinct,  John  Torrens,  Esq  ,  took  the  premier 
place  Second,  Lady  Emily  Bury,  Charleville  Forest,  Tullamore 
(gardener,  Mr.  R.  McKenna).  Third,  Lord  Ashbrook.  To  allude  to  the 
many  lesser  stands  for  the  display  of  this  flower  would  take  up  more 
space  than  can  possibly  be  given. 
Mr.  McKimm,  Curator  Botanic  Gardens,  Belfast,  displayed  a  woodland 
scene.  The  plants  utilised  comprised  Palms,  Dracaenas,  and  Cycads, 
whilst. Euonymus  and  Alocasias  were  used  for  border  effect,  Arau  'arias 
as  a  background,  also  some  fine  examples  of  Metrosideros  tomentosa. 
Mr.  J.  Dickson,  Curator  of  Ormeau  Park,  staged  an  enormous  bed  ot 
early  flowering  Chrysanthemums,  Crotons,  Euonymus,  Caladiums,  and 
Acalyphas,  edged  with  Echeverias.  Messrs.  Hugh  Dickson  of  Belfast 
had  a  coliection  of  Conifers  and  climbers  ;  Messrs.  Alexander  Dickson  of 
Newtownards  had  a  superb  display  of  fruit,  likewise  a  stand  of  vegetables  ; 
Messrs.  I.  House  &  Son,  Bristol,  staged  a  group  of  splendid  Violets  ; 
Messrs.  Wells  &  Co.,  Earlswood  Nurseries.  Surrey,  had  a  very  fine  display 
of  Chrysanthemums,  as  also  had  Messrs.  Clibran  &  Sons,  Altrincham. 
CHESTER.— November  14th  and  15th. 
The  spacious  Assembly  Rooms  and  vestibule  of  the  Chester  Town 
Hall  were  occupied  on  the  above  dates  by  the  tenth  annual  exhibition  of 
fruits  and  Chrysanthemums,  held  under  the  auspices  of  the  Paxton 
Society.  This  organisation  is  to  be  congratulated  upon  having  staged  an 
exhibition  which  in  every  respect  maintained  the  reputation  which  it 
has  earned  for  its  excellent  shows.  The  most  attractive  exhibits  were  the 
five  large  groups  of  Chrysanthemums,  the  premier  honours  of  which  fell  to 
Mrs.  Hudson,  Bache  Hall,  Chester,  per  Mr.  Stubbs,  gardener.  The 
quality  of  blooms  and  general  arrangement  here  left  little  or  nothing  to 
be  desired.  Edward  Dixon,  Esq.,  Littleton  Hall,  per  Mr  John  Dutton, 
followed  with  a  very  creditable  second,  the  third  and  fourth  prizes  being 
awarded  respectively  to  Mrs.  McLaren,  Curzon  Park,  and  Mrs.  Arthur 
Potts,  Hoole  Hall. 
The  prizes  in  the  cut  bloom  sections  were  also  keenly  competed  for, 
the  principal  honours  falling  to  Sir  George  Meyrick,  B^rt.,  Bodorgan, 
per  Mr.  Pilgrim  ;  Miss  Humberston,  Newton  Hall,  per  Mr.  Wakefield  ; 
and  Captain  Fielden,  R.E.,  Mollingtou,  per  Mr.  Worker.  A  very  fine 
stand  of  naturally  grown  cut  blooms  exhibited  by  Mrs.  Townsend  Ince, 
Christleton  Hall,  per  Mr.  Thomas  Weaver,  gardener,  also  carried  off  first 
honours. 
Considering  the  adverse  season,  the  hardy  truit  exhibits  exceeded  the 
expectations  of  the  Committee  both  in  point  of  number  and  quality.  The 
prizes  for  fifty  dishes  of  cooking  and  dessert  Apples  were  awarded  to 
Messrs  John  Watkins,  Withington,  and  Pewtress  Brothers.  Hereford 
respectively  For  the  best  collection  of  dessert  Apples,  Mrs.  POchin, 
Bodnant  Hall,  per  Mr.  J.  Saunderson,  carried  off  the  first  prize,  the  fruits 
here  showing  good  size  and  excellent  colour.  For  the  best  collection  of 
dessert  Pears,  chief  honours  fell  to  Rev.  L.  Garnett,  Christleton  Rectory. 
For  the  best  collection  of  twenty-four  dishes  of  kitchen  Apples, 
Lord  Combermere,  per  Mr.  E.  Severn,  gardener,  took  first  prize,  being 
closely  followed  by  Edward  Pauli,  Esq.,  Barrow,  per  Mr.  Fletcher,  who 
secured  second  honours.  Although  Pears  were  not  largely  represented, 
the  quality  was  above  the  average,  some  very  fine  dishes  of  Doyennd  du 
Comice,  Beurrd  Diel,  Winter  Nelis,  and  other  leading  sorts  being  staged. 
Bottled  fruits  and  Tomatoes  were  also  well  represented. 
Amongst  the  honorary  exhibits  special  mention  should  be  made  of 
that  sent  by  his  Grace  the  Duke  of  Westminster,  K.G.,  per  Mr.  N.  F. 
Barnes,  to  whom  the  Society’s  gold  medal  was  awarded.  Messrs  Dicksons, 
the  well-known  nurserymen  of  Chester,  Messrs.  McHattie  &  Co.,  Chester, 
and  the  Hon.  Mrs.  Edward  Kenyon,  Maesfen,  also  sent  interesting 
exhibits. 
The  Executive  Commi  tee  were  :  Mr.  John  Wynne,  President ;  Messrs. 
N.  F.  Barnes,  John  Jackson,  John  Dutton,  A.  Edams,  S.  Garner,  Stephen 
May,  Wm.  PriEgle,  Herbert  Rowe,  Joseph  Ryder,  J.  D.  Siddall,  Edwin 
Stubbs,  John  Taylor,  Thomas  Weaver,  Robert  Wakefield,  John  Weaver, 
and  G.  P.  Miln,  Hon.  Sec ,  and  they  are  to  be  congratulated  upon  what 
has  proved  to  be  the  best  exhibition  of  its  kind  ever  held  in  Chester. 
WINCHESTER. — November  14th  and  15th. 
No  more  complete  or  effective  autumn  exhibition  is  held  during  the 
Chrysanthemem  season  than  that  of  the  Winchester  Horticultural  Society. 
The  present  show  was  one  of  the  best  yet  held,  groups  of  Chrys¬ 
anthemums  were  splendid,  cut  blooms  numerous,  Chrysanthemums  grown 
as  conservatory  plants  were  extensive  and  excellent,  while  vegetables  end 
fruit  leave  little,  if  anything,  to  be  desired.  The  arrangements  were 
admirable  under  the  management  of  Mr.  C.  Shenton,  the  Hon.  Secretary, 
and  an  efficient  Committee  of  practical  men. 
Groups  of  Chrysanthemums  were  not  numerous,  but  magnificent  in 
quality.  Mr.  E.  II.  Street,  gardener  to  Rev.  Dr.  Fearson,  The  College, 
Winchester,  won  the  premier  award  with  plants  ranging  from  2  feet  to 
4  feet  in  height,  well  clothed  with  foliage  and  carrying  exhibition  blooms 
of  both  incurved  and  Japanese  varieties.  Mr.  G.  Newman,  gardener  to 
Captain  Gausson,  Twyford  Lodge,  Winchester,  was  a  capital  second;  Mr. 
R.  Stone,  gardener  to  the  Yen.  Archdeacon  Haigh,  The  Close,  Winchester, 
a  close  third. 
Much  encouragement  is  given  here  for  plants  grown  in  9-inch  pots 
suitable  for  conservatory  decoration.  For  six  distinct  eight  competed. 
Mr.  E.  Adams,  gardener  to  Col.  F.  A.  Dickins,  Edge  Hill,  Winchester, 
