November  19,  189e. 
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JOURNAL  OF  HORTICULTURE  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER, 
business  there  is  not  only  room  but  demand  in  Ipswich.  Mr,  C.  H. 
Berneis  and  Hon.  W.  Lowther  showed  collections  of  fruit  well,  and 
Apples  were  largely  bat  not  very  grandly  exhibited. — W.  R.  Raillem. 
MAIDSTONE. — November  10th  and  11th. 
The  annual  exhibition  of  the  Maidstone  Chrysanthemum  and  Fruit 
Society  was  held  in  the  Corn  Exchange  on  the  above  dates,  and  eo  far 
as  exhibits  were  concerned  proved  equal,  if  not  superior,  to  any  of  iis 
predecessors.  The  arrangement  throughout  reflected  great  credit  on  the 
Executive.  The  feature  of  the  show  was  the  specimen  Chrysanthemums, 
these  being  largely  represented  and  of  fine  quality.  In  addition  to 
Chrysanthemum  exhibits  prizes  were  offered  for  fruit  and  vegetables  in 
competition,  for  which  many  excellent  examples  were  staged,  all  helping 
to  make  up  a  compact,  varied,  and  interesting  exhibition. 
Mr.  H.  Moon,  gardener  to  W.  L.  Leyfang,  Esq.,  was  first  with  nine 
specimen  Japanese.  The  plants,  which  were  well  grown  and  flowered, 
contained  fine  examples  of  Viviand  Morel,  W.  H.  Lincoln,  Mrs.  George 
Olenny,  Florence  Davis,  Sunflower,  and  William  Tricker.  Mr.  Robinson, 
gardener  to  Wm.  Laurence.  Esq.,  Hollingbourne,  was  a  creditable  second, 
and  Mr»  D.  Capon,  gardener  to  H.  Tasker,  Esq.,  Bearstead,  third,  Mr. 
W.  F.  Morris,  gardener  to  Mrs,  Wigan,  was  a  splendid  first  with  a  group 
of  Chrysanthemums.  The  plants  were  arranged  with  excellent  taste, 
while  the  blooms  were  large,  and  displayed  in  great  variety.  In  the 
class  for  a  smaller  group,  arranged  with  foliage  plants,  Mr.  Robinson 
claimed  first  honours  with  a  tasteful  exhibit,  Mr.  Thorne,  gardener  to 
Miss  Balston,  winning  the  second  award  with  a  group  less  complete.  For 
five  specimen  Japanese,  Mr.  Coveney.  gardener  to  S,  Bentliff,  Esq.,  was 
placed  first  with  good  plants  of  Col.  W.  B.  Smith,  Commandant  Blusset, 
La  Triomphante,  William  Holmes,  and  Madame  Lacroix.  Mr.  R.  Brown, 
gardener  to  Miss  Farmer,  was  a  fair  second,  and  Mr.  W.  F,  Morris  third. 
Mr.  Sims,  gardener  to  W.  B.  Prosser,  Esq.,  had  the  best  three  Japanese 
plants.  The  specimens  being  large  and  well  flowered. 
Mr.  Coveney  gained  first  prize  with  three  incurved  specimens,  showing 
Mrs.  Dixon,  Mrs.  G.  Glenay,  and  Mrs.  G.  Rundle.  Mr.  Sims  was  a  fair 
second,  and  the  third  award  went  to  Mr.  R.  Brown.  Mr.  H.  Moon  had 
the  best  incurved  specimen,  showing  a  well-flowered  plant  of  Baron 
Hirsch.  Mr.  Capon  was  second,  and  Mr.  R.  Brown  third.  Mr.  Coveney 
showed  a  grand  plant  of  Viviand  Morel,  which  gaini^d  first  prize  in  the 
clasa  for  a  single  specimen  Japanese.  Mr.  Capon  was  second  with  the 
same  variety,  and  Mr.  Moon  third,  M>.  Thorne  was  first  with  five  fine- 
foliage  plants,  followed  by  Mr.  W.  F.  M;  rris,  the  specimens  in  each  case 
being  large  and  well  grown.  In  the  class  for  three  foliage  plants  first 
honours  went  to  Mr.  Robinson  ;  and  tor  an  exhibit  of  small  plants, 
suitable  for  table  df  coration,  Mr.  Reynolds  was  first  and  Mr.  Moon  second. 
Cut  Ulooms. — The  first  prize  for  twenty-four  incurved,  distinct,  was 
well  won  by  Mr.  Robinson,  who  had  a  really  fine  stand  of  flowers.  Con¬ 
spicuous  amongst  them  were  excellent  C.  H.  Curtis,  J.  Agate,  Lord  Rose¬ 
bery,  Mrs.  R.  C.  Kingston,  Empress  qf  India,  M.  A.  Haggas,  Owen’s 
Crimson,  and  Golden  Empress.  Mr.  Todd,  gardener  to  W.  A.  Briscoe, 
Esq.,  followed,  a  good  second.  The  first  and  second  prizes  for  eighteen 
distinct  blooms  went  to  Messrs.  Robinson  and  Todd  in  the  same  order 
as  before,  the  flowers  in  both  stands  being  above  the  average.  Mr. 
Kennard,  gardener  to  R.  Monckton,  Esq.,  was  first  with  ten  incurved, 
showing  moderate  blooms,  the  best  being  R)bt.  Petfield  and  Baron 
Hirsch.  Mr,  Moon  came  second,  and  Mr.  Sims  third.  Mr.  Watersj  gar¬ 
dener  to  Major  Isherwood,  had  the  best  half-dozen  incurved,  followed  by 
Messrs.  Kennard  and  Bates,  second  and  third. 
The  Japanese  blooms  were  a  f nature  in  the  show.  In  the  principal 
class  for  twenty-four,  distinct,  Mr.  Lewis,  gardener  to  T.  Oliverson, 
EjO.,  Plast  Sutton,  won  with  maeniticent  blooms  The  best  in  the  stand 
were  Madame  Carnot,  Btoile  de  Lyon,  Miss  E.  Teiehmann,  Primrose 
League,  Phoebus,  Florence  Davis,  and  Colonel  Chase.  Mr.  Robinson 
was  a  creditable  second,  and  Mr.  Hallaway,  gardener  to  Colonel  T.  H. 
Pitt,  third.  For  eighteen  Japanese  Mr.  Todd  was  a  good  first,  his  stand 
containing  superb  blooms  of  International,  Viviand  Morel,  Good 
GraoioDS,  Florence  Davis,  Btoile  de  Lyon,  and  others.  The  second  prize 
went  to  Mr.  Hallaway,  who  also  exhibiting  creditable  blooms.  Mr. 
Coveney  won  with  twelve  Japs,  the  stand  containing  several  very  fine 
blooms.  Mr.  Kennard  was  a  good  second,  and  Mr.  Reynolds,  gardener 
to  K.  M'Alpine,  Esq.,  third,  Sir.  Coveney  was  placed  first  with  half  a 
dozen,  his  blooms  being  highly  creditable.  Mr.  Reynolds  was  second, 
and  Mr,  Kennard  third,  beveral  groups  of  Chrysanthemums  were  also 
shown,  not  for  competition,  and  reflected  great  credit  on  the  exhibitors. 
PORTSMOUTH.— November  10th  and  Uth. 
Fob  nine  years  the  Portsmouth  Chrysanthemum  Society  occupied  a 
prominent  position  in  the  Chrysanthemum  world  on  account  of  the 
magnificent  displays  annually  provided.  Circumstances,  however,  inter¬ 
vened,  such  as  wet  weather,  that  rendered  the  necessity  of  closing  the 
accounts  imperative,  much  to  the  regret  of  the  many  thousands  of 
visitors  who  annually  flocked  to  the  spacious  Drill  Hall.  The  present 
society,  therefore,  is  a  welcome  renewal  of  an  old  acquaintance.  Mr. 
W.  H.  Berry,  Hon.  Sec.,  is  a  painstaking  and  energetic  official  who 
labours  hard  to  merit  success,  and  wltb  a  practical  committee  should 
have  no  difficulty  in  establishing  a  society  on  a  firm  basis. 
Out  blooms  received  the  most  encouragement.  For  twenty-four,  in 
not  less  than  eighteen  varieties,  there  were  four  competitors.  Mr. 
Penford,  gardener  to  Sir  F.  FitzWygram,  Bart.,  Leigh  Park,  Havant, 
won  premier  honours  wltb  a  stand  of  grand  blooms,  conspicuous  being 
Madame  Carnot,  E.  Molyneux,  Viviand  Morel,  Golden  Gate,  Mons. 
Chenon  de  T^ech^,  Mrs.  T,  Denne,  Etoile  de  Lyon,  and  F.  Davis.  Mr. 
J.  Agate,  Havant,  was  a  close  second  ;  and  Mr.  W.  G.  Adams,  Clarendon 
Road,  Southsea,  third.  For  twenty-four  incurved,  in  not  less  than 
eighteen  varieties,  Mr.  Penford  just  secured  the  premier  award  from 
Mr.  Adams,  both  staging  creditable  examples.  Mr.  Agate  third. 
In  the  open  class  for  twenty -four  Japanese,  not  less  than  twelve 
varieties,  Mr,  Adams  was  an  easy  winner  with  really  fine  examples  of 
Arthur  Payne,  Madame  Marius  Ricoud.  M.  Taillandier,  and  Baron  de 
BuflS^res,  were  noticeable.  Mr.  Steptoe,  gardener  to  J.  R,  Williama,  Esq., 
St.  Andrews,  Queen’s  Crescent,  Southsea,  second.  In  the  class  for 
eighteen  incurved,  in  not  less  than  twelve  varieties,  Mr.  Adams  again 
secured  the  leading  award  with  neat  examples  of  leading  varieties.  Mr. 
White  second.  Mr.  Snook,  5,  Fitzroy  Street,  Fratton,  had  the  best 
Pompons.  Mr  H.  Conrtnell,  won  a  similar  position  for  Anemone-flowered 
varieties,  both  staging  well.  For  a  group  of  Chrysanthemums  in  pots, 
Mr.  W.  West,  29,  Hercules  Street,  Landport,  was  first  prizewinner, 
followed  by  Captain  Lancaster.  Mr,  J.  Burridge  staged  the  best  speci¬ 
men  Chrysanthemums,  Mr.  Nance  the  best  Pompons.  Bouquets,  table 
decoration,  fruit  and  vegetables  made  a  creditable  display ;  space, 
however,  forbids  a  detailed  account  of  the  prizewinners. 
TROWBRIDGE.— November  11th. 
Tuts  Society,  which  held  its  annual  show  on  the  above  date,  was  the 
best  it  has  seen,  and  was  worthy  of  a  larger  patronage  by  the  leading 
families  of  the  neighbourhood.  No  fault  could  be  found  with  the 
attendance  of  the  working  classes,  who  mustered  in  goodly  numbers 
during  the  evening ;  but  in  the  afternoon  there  were  few  beyond  the 
subscribers  and  exhibitors  to  be  seen.  This  prevents  the  possibility  of 
the  executive  laying  aside  a  substantial  balance  for  future  events,  and 
raises  the  doubt  as  to  the  wisdom  of  continuing  the  show  as  at  present 
constituted.  The  arrangements  of  the  show  were  admirably  carried  out 
by  a  small  but  practical  Committep,  who  are  ably  seconded  by  Mr.  W.  H. 
Stanley,  C.E.,  as  Secretary  ;  and  Mr.  Locke,  Hon.  Treasurer. 
In  the  out  flower  classes,  which  formed  the  feature  of  the  show, 
there  was  keen  competition.  For  twenty-four  Japanese,  distinct,  Mr. 
W.  Robinson,  gardener  to  Lord  J astice  Lopes,  won  with  a  splendid 
stand,  including,  among  others,  fine  blooms  of  Oceana,  Madame  Carnot, 
Primrose  League,  Lady  Ridgway,  Australie,  Miss  Ethel  Addison,  Louise, 
Charles  Davis,  and  Viviand  Morel.  Mr.  Penton,  gardener  to  H.  Harris, 
Esq.,  Chippenham,  was  a  close  second  ;  third,  Mr.  Carpenter,  Frome. 
The  class  for  twelve  Japanese  was  equally  strong,  Mr.  Robinson  taking 
first ;  Mr.  Penton  second  ;  and  Mr.  W.  Strugnell,  gardener  to  the  Right 
Hon.  W.  K.  Long,  M.P.,  third. 
For  twenty-four  incurved,  distinct,  Mr.  Robinson  was  first,  Mr. 
Strugnell  a  good  second,  and  Mr.  Tucker,  gardener  to  Major  W.  P. 
Clarke,  third.  Twelve  blooms,  incurved,  Mr.  Robinson  first,  Mr. 
Carpenter  second,  and  Mr.  Strugnell  third.  Messrs.  Robinsoa  and 
Tucker  secured  the  prizes  for  Anemones,  and  Messrs,  G.  Pymm,  and 
H.  Mathews,  gardener  to  Sir  W.  Roger  Brown,  the  prizes  for  six 
Japanese  and  six  incurved  respectively.  -  T.;r  .  t> 
Untrained  plants  were  well  shown  by  Mr.  Tucker  and  Mr.  Pymm, 
Mr.  Mathews  being  an  easy  first  for  a  group  of  Chrysanthemums, 
admirably  arranged,  and  the  plants  and  blooms  of  high  quality.  Mr. 
A.  Mathews,  gardener  to  F.  R.  Willis,  Esq  ,  was  second  ;  and  Mr. 
Newman,  gardener  to  E.  C,  Beaven,  E?q  ,  third.  Six  foliage  plants  were 
well  staged  by  Messrs.  Mathews.  S.  Ager,  and  J.  Coke  ;  and  a  similar 
number  of  Ferns  brought  out  an  interesting  display  from  Messrs. 
G.  Tucker  and  J.  Coke. 
BIRMINGHAM.— November  Uth  and  12th. 
The  thirty-sixth  annual  exhibition  of  Chrysanthemums,  fruits,  and 
vegetables  of  the  Society  was  held  on  the  above  dates,  in  the  Town  HaJ, 
under  the  most  favourable  auspices  as  regards  weather.  It  was  an 
excellent  show,  and  there  was  a  good  attendance  of  visitors.  There  was, 
however,  a  slight  decadence  in  a  few  of  the  classes  numerically,  but 
above  the  average  quality.  Probably  the  comparative  falling  off  already 
remarked  respecting  the  number  of  entries  in  the  cut  bloom  classes,  may 
be  owing  to  the  absence  of  previous  non-success/ul  prizetakers  ;  be  tPat 
as  it  may,  the  attractiveness  and  success  of  the  recent  show  has  not 
suffered  thereby.  In  preparing  this  report,  the  Chrjsanthemums  only 
have  been  dea.lt  with  owing  to  the  pressure  upon  space.  Fruits,  vegetables, 
and  flowers  were,  taken  on  the  whole,  excellent.  Great  credit  is  dne  to 
Mr.  J.  Hughes,  the  secretary,  for  the  excellence  of  the  arrangeme^s. 
Speemen  Plants  and  Grovpi.—¥ov  nine  large-flowering  Chrp- 
anthemums  (Japanese  excluded).  Mr.  J.  Maldrem,  gardener  to  G. 
Cadbury,  Esq.,  Northfield,  first.  His  best  varieties  were  Golden  Empress^ 
Queen  of  England,  Alfred  Salter,  John  Djughty,  and  Empress  of  India. 
Mr.  Oliver  Brasier,  gardener  to  Lady  Martineau,  Edgbaston,  secured  tb© 
second  position.  For  six  plants  Mr.  Maldrem  again  took  the  l®ad, 
closely  followed  by  Mr.  Brasier,  and  Mr.  A.  Cryer,  gardener  to  J.  A. 
Kendrick,  Esq.,  Edgbaston.  For  three  Japanese  Chrysanthemums, 
dissimilar  varieties,  the  same  exhibitors  stood  as  tn®  above  order. 
For  one  large-flowering  specimen  Messrs.  A.  Allbright,  Brasil,  and  J, 
Maldrem  were  the  successful  contestants  in  the  order  named.  For  three 
Pompons  Mr.  A.  Cryer  (the  only  exhibitor)  was  awarded  the  first  prize. 
For  one  Japanese,— First  Mr.  J.  Maldrem,  second  Mr.  Brasier,  and  thira 
Mr.  A.  Cryer.  For  three  single-flowered  varieties  Messrs.  Maldrem  and 
Cryer  were  respectively  first  and  second  winners.  , 
In  the  class  for  a  group  of  Chrysanthemums,  arranged  for  effect  lira 
space  of  100  square  feet,  the  coveted  premier  position  was  secured  by 
Mr,  0,  Brasier  with  a  grand  and  tastefully  arranged  assortm^t  of 
Japanese  and  incurved,  interspersed  with  elegant  Crotons  and  Palms, 
