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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER, 
November  12, 
Sight  »rrang8ment  ior  first  ia  the  class  for  aon-ditb»dded  class.  Mr.  R. 
Cameron,  gardener  to  Alderman  Hopkinson.Bowdon,  being  an  admirable 
second,  and  Mr.  J.  Cunningham,  gardener  to  R.  Hardwick,  E*q.,  Ashtoh- 
on-Meiaey,'  third.  For  three  decorative  plants  the  latter  was  well  ahead, 
also  for  three  plants  any  other  variety. 
Messrs.  W.  Clibran  &  Sons,  Oldfield  Narseries,  Altrincham,  had  nn 
attractive  stand  of  miscellaneous  plants,  a  similar  stand  coming  from 
Mr.  Jno.  Robson,  Bowdon.  Altogether  the  Secretary  (Mr.  Charles 
Hewitt),  the  Committee,  the  energetic  Chairman  and  willing  worker 
(Mr.  Bhetcher)  are  to  be  congratulated  on  their  initial  performance. 
ROTHERHAM.— Novembbb  6th  and  7th. 
This  show  was  held  in  the  Volunteer  Drill  Hall,  and  was  a  great 
improvement  upon  previous  shows,  both  gentlemen’s  gardeners  and 
amateur  classes  being  creditable.  There  is  yet  room  for  great  improve¬ 
ment  in  the  local  cut  bloom  classes. 
The  miscellaneous  groups  arranged  in  the  middle  of  the  Hall  formed 
a  cheerful  feature.*  The  first  prize  was  awarded  to  Mr.  B’.  Stocks, 
gardener  to  J.  Rhodes,  Esq.  ;  second  to  Mr.  Woodward,  gardener  to 
■G  W.  Hodginson,  Esq. ;  third  to  Mr.  T.  Gartery,  gardener  to 
_  Kekwick,  Esq.  Mr.  Stocks  was  again  first  for  Chrysanthemum 
.group.  Mr.  Gartery  was  second,  and  Mr.  Woodward  third.  The  amateur 
Chrysanthemnm  groups  were  equally  meritorious. 
In  the  open  class  for  twenty-four  cut  blooms,  eighteen  distinct 
varieties,  Japanese,  Mr,  Alderman,  gardener  to  J.  D.  Ellis,  Esq.,  J.P., 
Worksop,  was  the  only  competitor,  but  showing  a  fine,  bright,  and  even 
-Stand  of  flowers,  well  worthy  of  first  prize.  His  stand  was  made  op  as 
follows Mrs.  H.  Payne.  E.  G.  Hill,  Duke  of  York,  Amos  Perry, 
Thos.  Wilkins,  E.  G,  Hill,  Van  den  Heede,  Tb^ifeae  Rey.  Middle  row  : 
W.  Seward,  Van  den  Heede,  H.  H.  Speddin,  M.  G.  Molin,  Chas.  Davis, 
W.  Seward,  Mdlle.  M.  A.  de  Galbert,  Viviand  Motel,  M.  Gruyer, 
W.  Tricker,  Col.  W;  B.  Smith,  Mrs.  E.  S.  Traflord,  and  C.  Davis. 
BRIGHTON.— November  10th  and  11th. 
Both  the  Doihe  and  Corn  Exchange,  as  well  as  the  side  rooms,  were 
•overcrowded  with  the  many  excellent  exhibits  brought  together  at  the 
above  meeting.  With  valuable  prizes,  capable  management,  and  a 
healthy  rivalry  in  the  neighbourhood,  Brighton  is  likely  to  keep  up  the 
reputation  of  its  Chrysanthemum  shows.  Tables  of  plants  and  groups 
were  very  keenly  contested,  as  also  was  the  class  for  thirty-six  Japanese 
■cut  blooms,  where  ten  lots  were  staged  for  the  President’s  challenge 
■•Silver  bowl.  Fruit  and  miscellaneous  exhibits  were  good. 
Groups  were  all  circular,  and  with  the  greater  taste  needed  to  make 
finch  thoroughly  effective  the  Committee  may  be  heartily  congratulated 
upon  such  a  successful  competition.  Mr.  G.  Miles,  Dyke  Road  Nursery, 
Brighton,  wou  in  the  main  class  with  a  pretty  arrangement  of  Chrys¬ 
anthemums,  Palms,  Crotons.  Dracmoas,  and  Ferns.  Mr.  Simms,  gardener 
to  0.  J.  Inwood,  Esq.,  The  Retreat,  Dyke  Road,  was  a  good  second  ;  and 
Mr.  E.  Meachen,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Armstrong,  Woodslee,  Withdeane, 
third.  Mr.  J.  Turner,  gardener  to  Sir  Greville  Smythe,  Bart.,  Wick 
Hall,  Hove,  had  a  pretty  group  in  a  smaller  class,  and  was  followed  by 
Mr.  F.  Ripley,  gardener  to  Miss  Visick,  Withdene.  An  additional  prize 
of  a  silver-gilt  medal  was  presented  to  the  first  in  the  two  above  classes 
by  Mr.  H.  J.  Jones,  Ryecroft  Nursery,  Lewisham.  A  magnificent 
circular  group  of  Chrysanthemums  ouly  came  from  Mr.  T.  Lairs, 
gardener  to  R.  Clowes,  Esq.,  Hassocks,  who  beat  Mr.  G.  Miles  in  this 
instance.  The  success  of  Mr.  J.  Hill,  gardener  to  Marriage  Wallis,  Esq., 
Brighton,  with  specimen  plants  was  very  noticeable.  Mr.  Hill  was  a 
good  first  for  four  atandards,  four  pyramids,  four  dwarfs,  and  four 
Pompons  ;  also  for  one  pyramid  and  one  Pompon.  Tne  silver  medal  of 
the  Society  was  awarded  here. 
The  class  thirty-six  Japanese  brought  out  ten  lots  of  a  very  even 
character.  The  challenge  silver  bowl,  the  N.C.S.  bronze  Jubilee  medal 
and  wus  secured  by  Mr.  T.  Daney,  gardener  to  E.  J.  Pope,  Esq.,  St. 
Leonard’s  Forest,  Horsham,  for  a  grand  collection  of  fresh  flowers,  the 
best  of  which  were  Nivens,  Charles  Davis,  Madame  Gamut,  International, 
Miss  D.  Shea,  Cecil  Wray,  E.  Molyneux,  W.  H.  Lees,  and  Lily  Love. 
Mr.  W.  Wallis,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Mews,  Hartfield,  was  a  close  second. 
Mr.  G.  Hart,  gardener  to  H.  Head,  Esq.,  Buckingham,  Shoreham, 
followed. 
Seven  competed  with  twenty-four  Japanese,  and  again  gave  the 
Judges  much  trouble.  Mr.  Jones  of  Ryecroft  Nursery,  Lewisham, 
offered  a  silver  medal  here,  which,  with  the  first  prize,  was  secured 
by  Mr.  J.  Stredwick,  Silver  Hill,  Hastings;  Mr.  M.  Tourle,  gardener 
to  F.  Barchard,  Esq.,  Little  Horsted,  coming  a  close  second.  A 
capital  box  of  twelve  incurved  came  from  Mr.  J,  R.  Heasman, 
gardener  to  Mrs.  Oxley,  Fen  Place,  Turner’s  Hill,  Lord  Alcester,  J  ohn 
Lambert,  and  Miss  M.  A.  Haggas  being  the  best.  There  were  six 
fitands  of  twelve  Japanese,  Mr.  P.  J.  Palmer,  gardener  to  0.  E.  Legge, 
Esq ,  Chichester,  winning.  Mr.  G.  Daney,  gardener  to  C.  C.  Nichols, 
Esq Crawley,  was  here  placed  in  front  of  Mr.  Sayers,  gardener  to 
the  Misses  Cook,  Nutley  ;  and  Mr.  S.  Baker,  gardener  to  F.  H.  Baxen- 
dale,  Esq.,  Framfield.  Mr.  Palmer  was  also  first  for  six  incurved,  his 
C.  H.  Curtis  and  Lucy  Kendall  being  grand.  Mr.  S.  Baker,  gardener 
to  F.  H.  Baxendale,  Eiq.,  Framfield,  won  for  six  Japanese,  and  staged  a 
splendid  bloom  of  Mona.  Panckoucke. 
Mr.  Harris,  gardener  to  Mrs.  Eversfield,  Denne  Park,  Horsham,  was 
A  grand  first  for  six  Anemone-flowered,  John  Banyan  and  Mrs.  Leven 
being  tne  best.  For  twelve  trusses  of  s.ngles  Mr.  Harris  was  also  ahead, 
while  Mr.  R.  Rotting,  Henfield,  beat  him  for  twelve  Pompons.  Against 
the  lot  of  six  Japanese,  any  one  variety,  Mr.  T.  Daney  won  with  Viviand 
Morel,  Mr.  A,  F.  Grace,  Steynlng,  winning  with  very  neat  blo.'ms  of 
Golden  Wedding  for  six  yellows ;  Mr.  R.  Botting,  with  some  magnificent 
blooms  of  Madame  Carnot  for  six  of  any  white;  and  Mr.  C.  Sayers, 
Nutley,  with  Lord  Alcester,  in  a  class  for  six  incurved.  Mr.  Douglas 
Erlam,  Portland  Lodge,  Worthing,  had  the  best  basket  of  Chrysanthe¬ 
mums  ;  and  Mr.  S.  Johnson,  Sedenville,  Worthing,  the  best  arrange¬ 
ment  for  dinner  table.  This  was  very  tasty  and  light,  consisting  of 
Chrysanthemums,  coloured  leaves,  and  Grasses. 
One  of  the  Htrongest  classes  was  for  a  table  of  cut  Chrysanthemums, 
arranged  with  Ferns  and  other  small  plants.  Nine  tables  competed,  the 
chief  award — a  piece  of  plate — going  to  Mr.  M.  Standing,  gardener  to 
Mrs.  Joad,  Patching,  Worthing.  Only  four  competed  for  the  Brighton 
amateur  challenge  trophy  and  silver  medal,  but  they  ran  one  another  so 
closely  that  much  time  was  spent  before  a  decision  could  be  arrived  at. 
Mr.  J .  Tilley,  32,  Cuthbert  Road,  Brighton,  winning.  This  is  limited  to 
a  three-mile  radius  from  the  Pavilion.  Mr.  Tilley  also  won  for  six 
Japanese  and  six  incurved  (distinct),  Mr.  Harris,  Denne  Park  Gardens, 
Horsham,  won  for  twelve  Japanese  in  this  division.  A  close  fight  was 
made  between  Mr.  H.  Brookshaw,  gardener  to  Lady  Gardener,  32,  Sussex 
Square,  Brighton,  and  Mr.  A.  Emery,  gardener  to  H.  Oakey,  Blsq  , 
Avoca,  Eastbourne,  for  twelve  Japanese  from  single-handed  gardeners 
only,  the  result  being  as  placed. 
KINGSTON. — November  10th  and  11th. 
Once  more  this  popular  metropolitan  exhibition  has  come  and  gone, 
and  again  success  has  to  be  chronicled.  For  its  generous  prize  schedule 
the  Kingston  Society  is  to  be  congratulated,  and  deserves  the  strong 
support  of  exhibitors.  As  usual,  the  chief  interest  was  centred  in  the 
cup  class,  in  which,  as  well  as  in  the  many  others,  the  competition  was 
very  keen.  All  sections  were  well  represented,  but  space  permits  of 
mention  being  made  of  a  few  of  the  chief  only.  The  table  decorations, 
with  the  fruit  and  vegetables,  were  very  interesting. 
In  the  champion  vase  class  for  twenty-fonr  incurved  and  twenty- 
four  .Japanese,  distinct,  the  competition  was  exceedingly  keen.  Mr.  G. 
Hunt,  gardener  to  Pantia  Ralli,  Esq,,  Ashtead  Park,  Epsom,  was  placed 
first  with  a  magnificent  exhibit.  Varieties,  Japanese — Back  row : 
Madame  Carnot,  James  Myers,  Edith  Tabor,  Silver  King,  Mdlle.  Marie 
Hoste,  International,  and  Mrs.  W.  H.  Lees.  Middle  row  :  Charles 
Davis,  Rose  Wynne,  B.  Molyneux,  The  Queen,  Mons.  Ch,  Molin, 
Madame  Rozain,  Madame  Ad.  Chatin,  and  Golden  Gate.  Front  row  . 
Viviand  Morel,  Mrs.  Falconer  Jameson,  Mods.  Panckoucke,  W.  Q.  Newitt, 
Hairy  Wonder,  Madame  Octavie  Mirbeau,  Madame  Marius  Ricoud,  and 
Phoebus.  Incurved  ;  Mrs.  R.  C.  Kingston,  Charles  Curtis,  John  Lambert, 
Globe  d’Or,  Empress  of  India,  C.  B.  Whitnali,  J.  Agate,  and  Duchess  of 
Fife.  Second  row  :  Robert  Petfield,  Robert  Cannell,  Brookleigh  Gem, 
Queen  of  England,  Major  Eonaffon,  Lord  Alcester,  W.  Tunnington,  and 
Alfred  Salter.  Front  row  :  Jeanne  d’Aro,  Hero  of  Stoke  Newington, 
John  Salter,  Mrs.  J.  Gardner,  Princess  of  Teck,  Lady  Dorothy,  Mrs. 
Coleman,  and  Norman  Davis.  Mr.  W.  Jinks,  gardener  to  Edgar  Bruce, 
Esq,,  The  Beeches,  Walton-on-Thamea,  was  a  close  second.  His  best 
Japanese  were  Charles  Davis,  Mons.  Panckoucke,  Madame  Carnot, 
Duchess  of  York,  Mrs.  Harman  Payne,  and  Phoebus  ;  and  incurved  : 
Queen  of  England,  John  Fulford,  Charles  Curtis,  J.  Agate,  C.  B, 
Whitnali,  Lord  Alcester,  and  Robert  Petfield,  Mr.  F.  King,  gardener 
to  M.  A.  F.  Perkins,  Esq.,  Holmwood,  Surrey,  was  third,  and  Mr.  J. 
Quaiterman,  gardener  to  E.  Smith,  Esq.,  fourth. 
For  twenty-four  incurved,  distinct,  Mr.  W.  Higgs,  gardener  to 
J.  B.  Hankey,  Esq.,  Leatherhead.  was  first  with  superb  blooms  of  Charles 
Curtis,  Mrs.  R.  C.  Kingston,  Violet  Tomlin,  Slajor  Bonaffon,  C.  B. 
Whitnali,  and  others.  Mr.  G=  Hunt  was  a  good  second,  and  Mr. 
W,  Jinks  third.  For  six  incurved,  one  variety,  Mr,  G.  Springthorpe, 
gardener  to  W.  A.  Bevan,  Esq.,  Kingston,  won  the  first  prii.e  with  Caarles 
Curtis  in  grand  form.  Mr.  J.  Ashdown,  gardener  to  ColUs  Brown,  Esq,, 
second  with  Empress  of  India,  and  Mr.  G.  Mileham  third  with  Globe 
.  d’On 
In  the  class  for  twenty-four  Japanese,  distinct,  Mr.  W.  Higgs  took 
the  first  with  fine  blooms  of  Hairy  Wonder,  Madame  Carnot,  Mons. 
Panckoucke,  Charles  Davis,  Phoebus,  Niveus,  and  Mons.  Chenon  de  Lechd. 
Mr  E.  Coombe,  gardener  to  W.  Furze,  Esq.,  TeJdington,  wai  second 
with  best  blooms  of  Charles  Davis,  Mutual  Friend,  W.  T.  Drewett,  and 
Charles  Blick.  The  third  prize  fell  to  Mr.  G.  Hunt.  For  twelve 
Japanese,  distinct,  Mr.  F.  King  was  first  with  splendid  blooms  of  Madame 
Carnot,  A.  H  Fewkes,  and  Mons.  C.  Molin.  Mr.  J.  Cook,  gardener  to 
S.  Sassoon,  Esq ,  was  second ;  and  Mr.  H,  Squelch,  gardener  to  W.  C. 
Bond,  Esq.,  Dorking,  third. 
In  the  class  for  six  Japanese,  one  variety,  twelve  stands  were  staged. 
Mr.  G.  Springthorpe  won  the  first  prize  with  a  grand  exhibit  of  Phoebus, 
Mr.  C.  J.  Cook  being  second  with  Madame  Carnot,  and  Mr.  J.  Caryer, 
Weybridge,  third  with  Mdlle.  Marie  Hoste. 
For  six  trained  specimens  Mr.  Swan,  gardener  to  G.  Murray  Smith, 
Esq.,  was  an  easy  first  with  fine  plants  of  W.  Tricker,  Sunflower,  Viviand 
Morel,  John  Salter,  Mrs.  G.  Bundle,  and  Dr.  Sharp.  Mr.  G.  Pead, 
gai  d  iner  to  B.  S.  Bond,  Esq Surbiton,  was  second ;  and  Mr.  J.  Carpenter, 
gardener  to  F.  J,  Purssord,  Esq.,  Lower  Tooting,  a  good  third. 
For  a  group  to  occupy  a  space  of  .50  a  juare  feet  Mr.  G.  W.  Forbes, 
gardener  to  D.  Nichols,  Esq.,  Surbiton,  gained  the  first  prize  with  a 
