November  12,  1898- 
JOUB.NAL  OF  EORTICULTURF  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
473. 
varieties,  distinct.  Tbe  blooms  were  Vaucanson.  Lady  of  the  Late,  Mrs. 
Dr.  Ward,  Hairy  Wonder,  Louis  Boehmer,  and  Enfant  des  Deux  Mondes. 
Mr.  J.  Myers,  gardener  to  the  Earl  of  Sandwich,  Huntingdon,  was  first 
for  twelve  singles,  distinct,  with  a  perfect  stand  ;  Mr.  G.  W.  Forbes, 
gardener  to  D.  Nicols,  Eiq.,  Surbiton,  being  second,  and  Mr.  W.  Wells, 
Earlswood  Kurseries,  Bed  Hill,  third. 
Mr.  T.  Caryer  was  a  splendid  first  for  twelve  Pompons,  distinct,  three 
blooms  of  each,  followed  by  Mr.  M,  E.  Mills,  gardener  to  F.  Lloyd,  Esq., 
Coombe  House,  Croydon,  and  Mr.  T.  L.  Turk,  gardener  to  T.  Boney, 
Esq.,  Southwood  House,  Highgate,  in  the  order  in  which  their  names  are 
here  given. 
For  six  white  Japanese,  one  variety,  superb  specimens  of  Madame 
Carnot  secured  tbe  first  prizs  for  Mr.  J.  Gibson,  gardener  to  E.  H.  Watts, 
Esq.,  Devonhnrst,  Chiswick.  Mr.  B.  Calvert  was  second  with  Mdlle. 
Thdt^se  Key  ;  Mr.  J.  H.  Lf'dge  third  with  Mrs.  C.  Blick ;  and  Mr.  C.  Blick 
fourth  with  the  last  named  variety, 
Mr.  W.  Robinson,  with  Yiviand  Morel  in  splendid  condition,  was 
first  for  six  coloured  Japanese,  one  variety.  Mr.  G.  W.  Forbes  was 
second  with  Edwin  Molyneux ;  Mr.  J.  Watt  third  with  Col.  W.  B.  Smith  ; 
and  Mr.  C.  Cox  fourth  with  Edwin  Molyneux. 
The  several .  classes  devoted  to  specimen  plants  were  fairly  well 
contested,  but  space  precludes  our  giving  details  of  either  these  or  the 
amateurs’  and  single-handed  gardeners’  classes.  It  must  suffice  for  us 
to  say  that  in  both  sections  the  competition  was  keen,  and  that  the 
examples  staged  were  very  creditable  to  their  growers. 
STIRLING.— Novembke  Sth  and  6th. 
This  show  was  held  in  the  Albert  Hall,  which  is  a  light  airy  place 
for  the  purpose.  The  Society  was  formed  in  1889,  and  this  was  the  best 
show  of  the  series.  Cut  blooms  were  exceptionally  strong,  showing  that 
the  season  bad  been  more  favourable  in  the  East  than  tbe  West  of  Scot¬ 
land.  The  show  was  well  attended  by  the  Mite  of  the  neighbourhood, 
and  was  opened  by  Mr.  J.  B.  Smith  of  Clifford  Park.  Fruit  and  vege¬ 
tables  were  excellent. 
As  usual  the  centre  of  interest  were  the  classes  for  cut  flowers,  and 
in  the  class  for  twenty-four  Japanese,  the  first  prize  for  which  is  a  hand¬ 
some  silver  cup,  Mr.  T.  Lunt,  Keir,  was  first  with  magnificent  flowers  of 
Viviand  Morel,  Mrs.  Trafford,  Colonel  Chase,  Duke  of  York,  Mutual 
Friend,  Louise.  Mods.  G.  Biron,  Rose  Wynne,  W.  H.  Lincoln,  Madame 
C.  Molin,  W.  Tricker,  Commandant  Blusset.  Mdlle.  Th^re-ie  Panckoucke, 
Madame  M.  Giroud,  E.  Molyneux,  G.  W,  Childs,  Mdlle.  M.  Hoste, 
Princess  May,  Sunflower,  Eda  Prass.  Vice-President  Calvat,  Florence 
Davis,  C.  Davis,  and  Mrs.  C.  H.  Payne.  Second,  Mr.  McKenzie, 
Cambus ;  third,  Mr.  J.  Dunigan,  Dunfermline.  Five  entries,  all  very 
good. 
For  eighteen  blooms  of  Japanese,  distinct,  first  prize  a  silver  cup, 
presented  by  the  Town  Council  of  Stirling,  Mr.  G.  Pearson,  Viewforth, 
was  first  with  Mons.  G.  Biron,  Stanstead  White,  Col.  Chase,  W,  H, 
Lincoln,  Commandant  Blusset,  H.  Hammond  Spencer,  A.  T.  Ewing. 
Ducheis  of  York,  Mons.  Gruyer,  Wm.  Tricker,  Van  den  Heede,  Mons. 
Panckoucke,  Mrs.  E.  S.  Trafford,  C.  H.  Payue,  Sunflower,  Viviand  Morel, 
G.  C.  Schwabe,  and  Madame  M.  Giroud,  Second,  Mr.  W,  Rutherford, 
Airthrey,  For  twelve  Japanese  Mr.  Kenneth  McKenzie,  Cambus,  was 
first.  For  a  silver-gilt  medal,  presented  by  Mr.  Jones,  Lewisham,  Mr. 
J.  Reoch,  Lnscar  House,  Dumfermline,  won.  For  six  Japanese,  any  one 
variety,  Mr.  W.  Rutherford  was  first  with  Avalanche,  six  entries,  five 
of  which  were  the  same  variety. 
For  twelve  incurved  blooms  Mr.  A.  McMillan,  Dunmore  Park,  won 
with  three  Baron  Hirsch,  three  White  Beverley,  three  Golden  Empress, 
Prince  Alfred,  Mons,  R.  Bahuant,  and  Lord  WoJseley.  There  were  four 
competitors,  Mr.  A.  Kirke,  Alloa,  won  a  silver  medal  for  two  blooms  of 
a  Chrysanthemum  not  in  commerce  with  a  seedling  named  Mrs.  Dewar, 
a  cream  coloured  flower  w'ith  a  shade  of  pink  at  the  base  of  petals  There 
were  seven  entries  for  six  incurved  blooms,  Mr.  J,  Leslie,  Aytoun, 
Newburgh,  was  first. 
For  a  table  of  Chrysanthemum  blooms  and  foliage  plants,  arranged 
for  effect,  Mr.  George  Pearson,  gardener  to  Mr.  J.  Paton,  Viewforth, 
Stirling,  was  first  ;  and  Mr.  A.  Fergusson  second.  The  first  prize  table 
was  beautifully  arranged. 
Messrs.  Bunyard  &  Co.,  Maidstone,  sent  a  fine  collection  of  Apples 
and  Pears  all  staged  in  fine  style.  Messrs.  D.  &  W.  Buchanan,  Kippen, 
showed  Grapes  and  Vine  leaves.  Messrs.  Drummond,  Limited,  Stirling, 
had  a  miscellaneous  collection  of  plants  ;  and  Dr.  Paterson,  Bridge  of 
Allen,  exhibited  specimens  of  Vanda  coe  rules, 
WINDSOR.— November  5th  and  6th, 
The  annual  autumn  exhibition  was  held,  us  usual,  in  the  Albert 
Institute  in  the  Royal  Borough.  H.R  H.  Princess  Christian  rendered 
the  proceedings  more  interesting,  opening  the  show  as  she  did  and 
presenting  the  prizes.  The  present  exhibition  was  good  in  all  respects, 
the  quality  leaving  little  to  be  desired,  though  perhaps  the  entries  in 
the  cut  bloom  classes  were  not  quite  so  numerous. 
The  principal  class  in  the  cut  bloom  section  was  for  twelve  incurved 
and  twelve  Japanese,  distinct,  and  for  which  a  challenge  cup  was 
offered  as  first  prize,  with  an  addition  of  cash.  Mr.  G.  Lane,  gardener 
to  Miss  A.  S.  Ridge,  Englefield  Green,  won  premier  position  with 
excellent  examples  of  cultural  skill.  The  leading  blooms  were— Japanese  : 
Mutual  Friend,  Beauty  of  Teignmouth,  T.  Wilkins,  Edith  Tabor,  Waban, 
Australie,  Viviand  Morel,  Mrs.  C.  Blick,  Mdlle.  Marie  Hoste,  and  Duke 
of  York.  The  incurved  section  was  worthily  represented  by  R.  Petfield, 
Globe  d’Or,  Princess  of  Wales,  Lucy  Kendall,  J.  Doughty,  and  BmpresS’ 
.of  India.  Mr.  A.  Sturt,  gardener  to  N.  L.  Cohen,  Esq.,  Englefield 
Green,  was  a  good  second.  Mr.  J.  Williams,  gardener  to  F.  Ricardo,  Esq,, 
The  Friary,  Windsor,  third.  For  twelve  incurved,  distinct,  Mr.  F.  J. 
Paul,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Bowring,  Ascot,  was  first  with  medium  sized 
well  finished  examples.  Mr.  J.  Williams  secon-d.  In  a  corresponding 
class  for  Japanese  Mr.  E.  Johnson,  gardener  to  J.  Gilliatt,  Esq.,  Slongb, 
was  placed  first  with  full  blooms  much  too  large  to  be  effectively 
displayed  upon  the  existing  stand. 
For  six  incurved,  one  variety,  Mr.  Sturt  won  with  large  specimens  of 
C.  Curtis,  which,  however,  required  another  week  to  be  perfect,  Mr. 
Lane  with  Globe  d'Or,  and  Mr.  Cawte,  gardener  to  W.  B  Avery,  Esq.,  , 
with  Miss  M.  A.  Haggas,  secured  the  remaining  awards.  Mr.  Sturt  was 
also  first  prizewinner  for  six  Japanese,  one  variety,  staging  really  good 
examples  of  0.  Davis,  Mr,  Cawte  following  with  Mrs.  C.  H.  Payne,  Mr. 
Lane  with  C.  Davis.  Anemone  blooms  were  well  represented  if  not 
numerous,  Mr.  J.  Wood,  gardener  to  Lord  Boston,  Hedsor,  winning 
premier  award  with  worthy  examples. 
Much  encouragement  is  here  offered  for  cut  blooms  on  long  stems 
arranged  in  vases  or  baskets  ;  a  pleasing  feature  of  the  show  is  thus  made. 
Mr.  Lane  secured  the  premier  award  for  twelve  large  Japanese,, 
associated  with  Eulalia  japonica,  Acers,  Ferns,  and  Pernettya  mucronata, 
Mr.  Sturt  following,  while  Mr.  Cawte  was  close  up  for  third  prize. 
Ladies  had  a  special  class  set  apart  for  them — a  vase  or  basket  filled 
with  Chrysanthemums  and  foliage  suitable  for  table  decoration.  To 
Mrs.  Finch  was  awarded  the  premier  prize,  but  in  the  opinion  of  many 
the  verdict  was  wrong,  as  this  exhibit  contained  coloured  seaweed 
This,  however,  coming  under  the  schedule  definition  could  not  be 
avoided.  It  will  be  well  if  in  the  future  the  Committee  make  the 
wording  definite  so  as  to  avoid  a  repetition  of  this  mistake.  To  Mrs. 
Simms  and  Mrs.  Wybow  the  second  and  third  prizes  were  awarded 
both  being  exhibits  possessing  much  taste  in  arrangement. 
Groups  of  Chrysauthemums  in  pots  were  a  feature,  so  well  were  they 
represented.  The  leading  award  was  made  in  favour  of  Mr.  Cole, 
gardener  to  Mrs.  E.  B.  Foster,  for  plants  especially  suited  for  the  pur¬ 
pose.  Mr.  W.  Wood  second.  Mr.  Cawte  had  the  best  examples  of 
specimen  trained  plants,  large  yet  not  unduly  tied  out,  and  freely 
flowered.  A  challenge  cup  wa.s  offered  for  one  plant  not  formally 
trained.  This  Mr,  Paul  secured  for  a  floriferous  one  of  W.  Tricker, 
Amateur  exhibits  were  a  prominent  feature.  The,  groups  of  Chrys¬ 
anthemums  in  pots  possessed  much  merit.  Mr.  W.  T.  Sheppard, . 
Mr.  H.  Edmonds,  and  Dr.  Wyhow  were  the  prizetakers.  The  bronze 
medal  offered  by  the  N.O.S.  for  the  most  meritorious  exhibit  in  the  show 
was  awarded  to  Mr.  Cole  for  his  group  of  Chrysanthemums. 
ALTRINCHAM. — November  6th  and  7th. 
It  is  always  a  pleasure  to  be  able  to  record  good  work  done,  and  the 
Committee  of  tbe  above  Show,  which  held  its  first  annual  exhibition  in 
the  Institute,  is  to  be  congratulated  in  no  small  manner  for  the  excellent 
taste  and  judgment  shown,  the  whole  Show  being  a  good  augury  for 
future  years. 
For  twenty-four  incurved  and  Japanese,  distinct',  Mr.  J.  Wynne, 
gardener  to  G.  T.  Bates,  Esq.,  Allerton,  Liverpool,  was  an  excellent  first, 
having  good  blooms  of  Mrs.  C.  H.  Payne,  G.  Newitt,  E,  Molyneux, 
Viviand  Morel,  Noces  d’Or,  Duke  of  York,  T.  Wilkins,  Mutual  Friend, 
Mdlle.  Marie  Hoste,  Charles  Davis,  Wm.  Seward,  International,  Queen  of 
England,  Baron  Hirsch,  Emily  Dale,  Mons.  R.  Bahuant,  Violet  Tomlin, 
Golden  Empress.  Prince  Alfred,  Mrs.  Heale,  Miss  M.  A.  Haggas,  Brook- 
leigh  Gem,  Mr.  Bunn,  and  Madame  Darier.  The  second  prize  fell  to 
Mr,  W.  Biddle,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Collins,  Northlea,  Altrincham,  for  a 
more  than  creditable  stand.  ;; 
For  twelve  Japanese,  distinct,  Mr.  A.  H.  Hall,  gardecer  to  J,  C. 
Waterhouse.  Esq.,  Prestbury,  was  placed  first  with  some  well  coloured 
blooms  of  Etoile  de  Lyon,  L’Isere,  Viviand  Morel,  Charles  Davis,  Mutual 
Friend,  Eva  Knowles,  Sunflower,  Mrs.  C.  H.  Payne,  Beauty  of  Teign- 
movith.  Duchess  of  York,  W.  Tricker,  and  E.  Molyneux.  Mr.  McKellar, 
gardener  to  James  Watts,  Esq.,  Cheadle,  was  a  splendid  second,  Mr. 
W.  Driver,  gardener  to  J.  R.  Glazebrook,  Esq.,  was  a  good  third.  Mr.  J, 
Wynne  was  well  to  the  front  again  with  twelve  incurved,  showing  fine 
Mons.  R.  Bahuant,  Baron  Hirsch,  Princess  of  Wales,  Madame  Darier, . 
and  Violet  Tomlin.  Mr.  S.  Vickers,  gardener  to  James  Lamb,  Esq., 
Kenwcod,  Bowdon,  was  a  fair  second. 
In  the  amateur  class  for  nine  incurved  and  nine  Japanese,  Mr.  E 
Biddle  was  placed  first  with  a  neat  stand,  the  most  noticeable  being 
Charles  Duvis,  Van  den  Heede,  Richard  Dean,  Mdlle.  Marie  Hoste, 
C.  H.  Curtis,  Jeanne  d’Arc.  and  Golden  Empress,  The  silver  medal 
also  went  with  this  class.  The  second  prize  went  to  Mr.  S.  Vickers  ;  Mr. 
G.  Wilkes,  gardener  to  Miss  Good.  Ashton-on-Mersey,  second,  with 
twelve  Japanese,  having  Gloire  du  Rocher,  Louise,  and  Princess  May 
very  good.  Mr.  S.  Vickers  was  a  moderate  second.  For  twelve 
incurved,  Mr.  S.  Vickers  had  a  small  but  creditable  stand.  In  the  class 
for  six  incurved  and  six  Japanese,  Mr.  J.  Ashbrook,  gardener  to  W.  B. 
Edmondson,  Esq.,  had  a  pretty  stand.  The  same  exhibitor  won  for  three 
of  each. 
The  groups  were,  without  a  doubt,  the  great  feature  of  the  exhibition, 
both  in  the  disbudded  and  the  natural  manner.  In  the  former  classes, 
no  fewer  thah  seven  lots  were  put  up,  Mr.  W.  Hopkinson,  gardener  to 
W.  Graham,  Esq.,  Bowdon,  winning  first  and  silver  medal  with  a  splendid 
lot  of  well-grown  plants.  Mr.  A.  Calderbunk,  gardener  to  W.  J. 
Crossley,  Esq.,  Altrincham,  was  a  capital  second,  and  Mr.  J.  Holbrook, 
gardener  to  W.  Pollitt,  Esq.,  J.P.,  a  close  third.  Mr.  J.  Ashbrook  had  a 
