November  23,  1899. 
■JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
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Wf°r<  Prem'er  awar<l  with  dwarf  plants  carrying  extremely  fine  blooms 
of  C.  Davis,  Ma  Perfection,  Viviand  Morel  and  M,  Chenon  de  Leche: 
Mr.  II.  Gigg,  gardener  to  Rev.  R.  M.  Moorson,  Holyrood,  Edgar  Road, 
Winchester,  second  ;  Mr.  Astridge,  gardener  to  W.  Barrow  Simmonds, 
Esq.,  Abbots  Barton,  Winchester,  third.  For  six  plants,  any  white 
flowering  varieties,  for  the  same  purpose,  there  were  also  six  competitors, 
w*/  Cousins,  gardener  to  E.  H.  Buckland,  Esq.,  Kingsmead, 
Winchester,  was  undisputably  first  with  marvellous  plants  of  Mrs.  Lewis, 
Madame  Carnot,  Ma  Perfection  and  Souvenir  de  la  Petite  Aruie.  Mr. 
"r  »Vn8  W8S  a  ^0o<^  8ecou<^»  Mr.  Astridge  third  with  freely  (lowered  plants 
of  Madame  Carnot.  Fur  six  yellow  flowered  varieties  there  was  even 
brisker  competition.  Mr.  Cousens  with  plants  carrying  grand  blooms  of 
Phoebus,  G.  J,  Warren  and  Grandiflora  was  first,  Mr.  Grigg  second, 
Mr.  II.  J.  Pettman,  gardener  to  F.  L.  Starkie,  E-q.,  Oakwood  Otter- 
bourne,  third. 
Cut  blooms  were  numerous  and  good.  The  principal  class  was  for 
forty-eight,  half  to  be  incurved  and  the  remainder  Japanese.  Mr. 
Neville,  gardener  to  F.  W.  Flight,  Esq..  Twyford,  Winchester,  was  an 
easy  first  with  beautifully  finished,  full-sized  incurved  blooms,  and  good 
Japanese.  Mr.  J.  Agate,  Havant,  was  a  good  second  with  very  fine 
Japanese  but  smaller  incurved.  Mr.  J.  R  Prewett,  gardener  to  C.  A. 
Pearson,  Esq.,  Frensham  Place,  Farnham,  third.  Six  competed  for 
twenty-four  Japanese,  making  a  good  display.  Mr.  J.  Wasley,  gardener 
to  J.  B.  laylor,  Esq.,  Sherfield  Manor,  Basingstoke,  was  first  with  a 
stand  of  noble  blooms  ;  Mr.  A.  J.  Marsh,  gardener  to  M.  Hodgson,  Esq., 
Morton  House,  King’s  Woi  thy,  second  ;  Mr.  Neville  third.  For  twelve 
Japanese,  Mr.  L  Dawes,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Ugilvie,  Rosecrott,  Hambledon, 
secured  the  leading  award  with  exceedingly  fine  specimens  of  popular 
varieties  ;  Mr.  W.  Hunt,  gardener  to  R  Moss,  Esq.,  Fern  Hill,  Black- 
water,  a  good  second  witn  a  very  little  inferior  stand  ;  Mr.  J.  Best, 
gardener  to  F.  D.  Leyland,  Esq.,  The  Vyne,  Basingstoke,  third.  For 
twelve  white  blooms  in  four  varieties,  Mr,  Wasley  staged  Elsie  Teichman, 
Madame  Carnot,  Mrs.  J.  Lewis,  and  Mrs.  C.  Blick  in  splendid  order,  and 
secured  the  premier  place  ;  Mr.  Neville  was  second.  In  a  similar  class  for 
yellow  flowered  varieties  Mr.  Wasley  was  again  the  most  successful, 
winning  with  grandly  developed  specimens  of  Australian  Gold,  Phoebus, 
E,  Tabor,  and  G.  J.  Warren  ;  Mr.  A.  J.  King,  gardener  to  H.  J.  G. 
Lloyd,  Esq.,  Itchell  Manor,  Crondall,  second ;  Mr.  Hunt  third,  both 
staging  well. 
For  twelve  any  colour  except  white  and  yellow,  Mr.  Wasley  again 
won  with  Viviand  Morel,  C.  Davis,  Australia,  and  Mrs.  G.  W.  Palmer  in 
good  condition,  Messrs.  Neville  and  Hunt  following  in  the  order  here 
given.  For  twenty-four  blooms,  any  variety,  Mr.  Wasley  again  won  with 
a  splendid  set,  Mr.  Street  occupying  a  similar  position  in  a  class  for 
twelve,  as  also  did  he  for  the  local  twenty-four.  For  twelve  incurved 
m  four  varieties  Mr.  Neville  easily  led  the  way  with  models  of  culture  and 
finish  of  C.  Curtis,  Madame  Ferlat,  Miss  M.  A.  Haggas,  and  Mrs.  R.  C. 
Kingston;  Mr.  Hall,  gardener  to  Lady  Louisa  Ashburton,  Melchet 
Court,  Romsey,  second.  Mr.  Neville  also  secured  the  leading  award  for 
twelve  incurved,  distinct,  with  praiseworthy  examples  of  leading  varieties. 
Groups  of  miscellaneous  plants,  arranged  for  effect,  were  a  feature  of 
i  he  show.  Mr.  E.  Long,  gardener  to  F.  C.  Birch,  Esq-,  Christchurch 
Road,  Winchester,  succeeded  in  beating  his  formidable  rival,  Mr.  E.  Carr, 
gardener  to  W.  A.  Gillett,  Esq.,  Fairoak  Park,  Bishopstoke,  with  an 
almost  faultless  arrangement  of  suitable  plants,  Mr.  Pittman  third.  To 
the  classes  set  apart  for  ladies  much  interest  was  attached.  The  most 
tastefully  arranged  stand  of  flowers,  foliage,  and  Grasses  was  contributed 
byr  Miss  L.  M.  Kaines,  as  also  was  that  including  Orchids,  both  pleasing 
examples  of  arrangement.  Mrs.  Jeffrey  had  the  best  arranged  stand  ot 
shrubs,  foliage,  and  Grasses,  and  a  pretty  effect  it  produced. 
Messrs.  E.  Hillier  &Son  had  a  magnificent  display  of  Apples  arranged 
m  large  heaps  and  baskets  in  front  of  the  orchestra,  and  in  association 
w  ith  plants  contributed  greatly  to  the  fine  appearance  of  the  Guildhall. 
BANBURY. — November  15th. 
The  Banbury  Chrysanthemum  Snow  seems  still  to  push  on  to  better 
tilings,  the  annual  show,  which  was  opened  on  Wednesday  by  the  Lady 
North,  being  probably  the  best  all-round  exhibition  in  the  history  of  the 
Society,  and  was  attended  by  most  of  the  leading  people  in  the  neighbour¬ 
hood.  At  the  time  of  the  opening  ceremony  the  weather  was,  says  the 
“  Banbury  Guardian,”  favourable,  though  a  slight  drizzling  rain  set  in 
later  in  the  day.  In  Mr.  S.  J.  Mawle,  as  Hon.  Treasurer,  and  Mr.  W.  II. 
Walkley,  as  Hon.  Secretary,  the  Society  have  two  very  earnest  workers, 
and  the  Assistant  Secretary  (Mr.  F.  E.  Busby)  is  courteous  and  pains¬ 
taking  in  his  duties. 
The  Chrysanthemum  blooms,  it  should  be  said  at  the  outset,  were  of 
all-round  excellence,  and  a  most  encouraging  feature  of  this  year’s  show 
was  that  the  prizes  attracted  exhibitors  who  have  not  previously  shown 
here.  The  offering  of  the  handsome  silver  challenge  cup  for  the  best 
group  of  Chrysanthemums  was  a  move  in  the  right  direction,  and  the 
Duke  of  Marlborough,  who  exhibited  lor  the  first  time,  won  it,  together 
with  a  money  prize  of  £4.  The  group  was  very  much  admired,  and 
deservedly  so,  for  it  was  a  fine  display.  Mr.  F.  J.  Myers,  of  Charlton 
Lodge,  came  second  with  a  group  of  almost  equal  merit,  Col.  Norris, 
of  Swalcliffe  Park,  being  third,  and  Lord  Chesham,  of  Latimer, 
fourth.  These  gentlemen  were  also  successful  in  many  of  the  other 
classes,  as  also  was  Mr.  W.  C.  Cartwright,  of  Aynhoe  Park  ;  Mr.  A.  R 
Motion,  of  Upton  House  ;  Mr.  F.  P.  Bulley,  of  Fairford  ;  Mr.  T.  L.  M. 
Cartwright,  of  Newbottle  Manor  ;  Mr.  C  A.  Smith-Ryland,  ot  Barford 
Hill,  Warwick  ;  Mr  A.  Kirtland,  ot  Bletchmgton  ;  Mr  W.  H.  Langham- 
Brooks,  of  Nether  Worton  House  ;  Mr.  W.  J.  Johnson,  of  North  Bar, 
Banbury  ;  Captain  Cottrell-Dormer,  ol  Rousham  Park  ;  Miss  Cummings, 
of  Banbury  ;  Mrs.  Coleman,  of  Banbury  ;  Mr.  J.  P.  Gillett,  ot  The  Elms, 
Banbury  ;  Mr.  J.  Clow,  of  Banbury  ;  Rev.  F.  W.  Cartwright,  Aynhoe 
Rectory  ;  Mr.  W.  M.  Foster- Melliar,  of  North  Aston  and  others. 
In  the  cut  bloom  section  for  Japanese  the  Banbury  challenge  cup, 
vulue  25  guineas  (to  be  held  for  one  year),  was  won  by  his  Grace  the 
Duke  of  Marlborough,  who  also  took  the  first  prize,  £4  ;  Mr.  F.  J.  Myers 
ot  Charlton  (gardener,  Mr.  Buch)  ;  Colonel  Norris,  Swalcliffe  (gardener, 
Mr.  F.  Daniels) ;  Lord  Chesham,  Latimer  (gardener,  Mr.  G.  Neville), 
followed.  Eighteen  distinct  varieties. — First,  Duke  of  Marlborough  ; 
second,  Lord  Chesham  ;  third,  Mr.  W.  C.  Cartwright,  Aynhoe  (gardener, 
Mr.  S.  Brown).  Twelve  ditto. — First,  Mr.  A.  R.  Motion,  Upton  House 
(gardener,  Mr.  T.  G.  Flanders)  ;  second,  Mr.  F.  P.  Bulley,  Fairford 
(gardener,  Mr.  G.  Price)  ;  third,  Mr.  T.  L.  M.  Cartwright,  Newbottle 
Manor  (gardener,  Mr.  G.  Stockley).  Six,  one  variety,  white. — First, 
Mr.  F.  J.  Myers  ;  second,  Mr.  W.  C.  Cartwright;  third,  Duke  of  Marl¬ 
borough.  Six,  one  variety,  any  other  variety. — First,  Colonel  Norris  ; 
second,  Mr.  F.  J.  Myers  ;  third,  Duke  of  Marlborough.  One. — First, 
Mr.  F.  J.  Myers  ;  second,  Duke  of  Marlborough  ;  third,  Lord  Chesham. 
Eighteen  incurved,  distinct. — First,  Mr.  W.  C.  Cartwright  ;  second, 
Mr.  C.  A.  Smith-Ryland,  Birford  Hill,  Warwick  ;  third,  Mr.  F.  P.  Bulley. 
Twelve  ditto.  —  First,  Mr.  A.  E.  Kirtland,  Bletchington.  Six,  one 
variety. — First,  Duke  of  Marlborough  ;  second,  Mr.  C.  A.  Smith-Ryland. 
Oue  ditto. —  First,  Duke  of  Marlborough;  second,  Mr.  W.  C.  Cartwright  ; 
third,  Mr.  H.  Langham  Brooks,  Nether  Worton  House. 
For  three  distinct  plants. — First,  Rev.  F.  W.  Cartwright;  second, 
Mr.  A.  E.  Kirtland.  Incurved  varieties. — First,  Rev.  F.  W.  Cartwright  ; 
second,  Mr.  A.  E.  Kirtland.  Japanese. — First,  Rev.  F.  W.  Cartwright  ; 
second,  Mr.  A.  E.  Kirtland. 
CHIPPENHAM. — November  15th. 
This,  the  third  exhibition  of  the  Chippenham  Society,  was  a  distinct 
advance  on  its  predecessors.  Two  classes  were  provided  for  groups  of 
Chrysanthemums,  and  both  were  well  filled.  In  that  open  to  all  Mr.  G. 
Humphries,  Chippenham,  was  easily  first,  but  in  the  local  class  was 
second  to  Mr.  L.  H.  Marshall,  who  exhibited  in  excellent  style. 
The  first  prize  for  eighteen  blooms  of  Japanese  Chrysanthemums,  not 
more  than  two  of  one  variety  to  be  included,  was  awarded  to  Mr.  W.  J. 
Penton,  gardener  to  Herbert  Harris,  Esq.,  Bowden  Hill,  Chippenham, 
woo  staged  fresh  massive  blooms  of  Mons.  A.  de  Rothschild,  G.  J.  Warren, 
Phoebus,  Lady  Hanham,  Queen  of  Portugal,  Viviand  Morel,  Simplicity, 
James  Myers,  Australie,  Edith  Tabor,  Madame  Rozain,  Good  Gracious, 
Madame  Carnot,  G.  W.  Palmer,  and  M.  L.  Remy  ;  the  last  named  was 
a  very  fine  bloom,  and  gained  the  silver  medal  offered  for  the  best 
flower  in  the  show.  The  second  prize  went  to  Mr.  F.  W.  Vallis, 
Bromham  Fruit  Farm,  Caine,  who  staged  large  deep  blooms,  several  of 
which  had  seen  better  days.  Mr.  F.  Perry,  gardener  to  Captain  Spicer, 
Spye  Park,  Chippenham,  was  a  creditable  third. 
For  twelve  Japanese  varieties  Mr.  Vallis  was  easily  first,  showing 
Simplicity,  Pride  of  Madford,  G.  J.  Warren,  Madame  Carnot,  Oceana, 
Mutual  Friend,  Viviand  Morel,  Calvat  99,  Chenon  de  Lechd,  M.  J.  Debrie, 
Mrs.  J.  Lewis  and  Swanley  Giant.  Mr.  Penton  was  second  and  Mr. 
Perry  third.  For  six  varieties  Dr.  Ferguson  was  first,  and  Mr.  W. 
Spinks,  [gardener  to  T.  Harris,  Esq.,  second.  In  the  class  for  six 
blooms  of  one  variety  Mr.  Vallis  was  first  with  fine  blooms  of 
Mons.  Chenon  de  Leehd  ;  second,  Mr.  Humphries  with  Madame  Carnot, 
also  good. 
The  competition  was  not  so  keen  with  incurved  varieties.  Mr.  F. 
Ferry  was  the  most  successful  with  these,  Mr.  Humphries  and  Mr. 
W.  Spinks  also  taking  prizes.  A  grand  arrangement  of  Edith  Tabor 
gained  Mr.  Penton  the  premier  award  in  the  class  for  a  vase  of  Chrys¬ 
anthemums  and  foliage.  The  ladies’  classes  added  considerably  to  the 
success  of  the  show.  There  was  good  competition  in  the  classes  for 
Grapes,  collections  ot  fruit.  Apples,  Pears  and  vegetables,  the  most 
successful  exhibitors  being  Messrs.  Penton,  Perry  and  Spinks. 
HULL.— November  15iii  and  16th. 
The  annual  exhibition  was  as  usual  hold  in  the  Artillery  Barracks, 
although  there  was  a  falling  off  in  the  exhibits  in  the  great  group  class. 
We  suspect  it  was  owing  to  generalship  on  the  part  of  s  me  exhibitors 
who  have  in  the  past  found  it  so  difficult  to  obtain  prizes  here  that  they 
preferred  to  try  their  fortune  elsewhere,  for  it  is  well  known  that  the 
Hull  groups  are  the  finest  of  the  kind  in  the  kingdom.  Cut  blooms  were 
quite  up  to  the  high  standard  of  excellence  so  long  displayed  at  these 
shows.  Table  decoration  here  has  long  been  a  feature  not  excelled  any¬ 
where,  and  this  year  the  competition  was  even  keener  and  better  than 
ever.  The  management  here  might  be  copied  with  advantage  by  many 
other  Societies.  As  usual  one  of  the  Hon  Secretaries,  Mr.  Dixon,  was 
to  be  found  with  bell  in  hand  in  front  of  the  clock  one  minute  to  ten  to 
give  the  warning  note  to  exhibitors.  Thus  the  judging  is  early  done,  the 
public  admitted  at  twelve,  and  half  an  hour  after  that  time  printed  copies 
of  the  awards  were  on  sale  in  the  Show. 
Cut  blooms  were  numerous,  Japanese,  as  usual,  predominating.  The 
principal  class  was  for  twenty-four,  distinct,  £10  being  offered  as  the 
leading  inducement.  There  were  five  competitors.  Mr.  C.  Crooks, 
gardener  to  the  Dowager  Lady  Hindlip,  Hadzor  Housp,  Droitwich,  was 
first  prizewinner  with  a  stand  of  heavy,  well-coloured  blooms  of  the 
leading  varieties.  Mr.  D.  Williams,  garde.er  to  the  Earl  ot  Feversham, 
Duncombe  Park,  Helmsey,  was  a  goof  second  with  fresh  blooms  ;  Mr. 
W.  Mease,  gardener  to  Alfred  Tate,  Esq.,  Downside,  Leatherhead, 
Surrey,  a  close  third. 
