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JOURNAL  OF  HORTIGULTURF  AND  COTTAGE  GARDENER. 
November  11,  1897. 
of  Madford,  Philadelphia,  Australian  Gold,  Australie,  G.  C.  Schwabe, 
and  perhaps  the  most  striking  of  all,  Edwin  Moljneux.  When  well  grown, 
as  it  is  here,  there  is  no  flower  more  telling. 
North  Riding  Asylum. 
Mr.  R.  M'Intosh  has  a  good  collection  of  standard  varieties.  The  best 
are  Madame  Carnot,  Mons.  Panckoucke,  Boule  d’Or,  Phoebus,  Prank 
Wells,  Souvenir  de  Petite  Amie,  ^lons.  C.  H.  Payne,  Louise,  Inter¬ 
national,  Vi  viand  Morel,  Prefet  Robert,  President  Borel,  Van  den  Ileede, 
Col.  W.  B.  Smith,  D.  Shea,  Rose  Wynne,  Wilfred  Marshall,  and  Kentish 
Yellow.  Some  varieties  that  were  very  fine  last  year  are  showing  hard 
buds.  There  are  also  a  considerable  number  that  were  cut  back  on  the 
1st  of  June,  a  portion  of  which  are  allowed  to  grow  at  will,  the  rest  dis¬ 
budded  in  the  usual  way.  The  following  varieties  thus  treated  make  nice 
dwarf  plants  with  good  blooms  ; — W.  H.  Lincoln,  Phoebus,  Souvenir  de 
Petite  Amie,  J.  Shrimpton,  Louise,  Niveus,  Viviand  Morel,  C.  Davis, 
Etoile  de  Lyon,  Madame  E.  Capitant,  and  Col.  W.  B.  Smith.  Amongst 
incurved  varieties,  Baron  Ilirsch  and  Mons.  R.  Bahuant  are  very  fine,  but 
too  early.  J.  Agate,  Mr,  Gardener,  and  Ch.  H.  Curtis  are  very  promising. 
Nostbll  Priory. 
Mr.  Easter  is  this  year  growing  200  bush  plants,  which  promise 
remarkably  well  for  decorative  and  cut  flower  purposes.  About  250 
plants  are  also  grown  for  large  blooms,  but  these  received  a  severe  check 
from  the  severe  gale  which  played  such  havoc  at  York  and  elsewhere  on 
the  16th  ,lune  last,  losing  the  greater  part  of  their  foliage.  The  second 
growth  is  moderately  strong,  short  jointed,  and  well  ri|)ened.  The 
incurved  have  come  well  to  time  and  are  freely  developing  their  blooms. 
As  Mr.  Easter  does  not  exhibit  he  has  not  grown  any  novelties  in  this 
section,  but  the  standard  varieties,  both  here  and  in  the  Japanese  section, 
will  make  a  fine  display.  Emily  Silsbury,  Lady  Byron,  and  Mutual 
Friend  are  especially  noteworthy. 
Green  Royd,  Brigiiouse, 
Mr.  Barber,  the  gardener  here,  holds  a  capital  record  as  an  e.xhi- 
bitor.  He  grows  about  200  plants,  all  Japanese,  but  is  careful  al)Out 
adding  new  varieties  to  his  collection  until  they  have  established  a 
reliable  record.  He  reports  that  the  outlook  this  season  was  never  more 
promising,  and  praises  very  highly  Emily  Silsbury,  W.  H.  Lees,  Phoebus, 
Mrs.  H.  Weeks,  Amiral  Avellan,  Australian  Gold,  Edith  Tabor,  Lady 
Byron,  and  Pride  of  Exmouth. 
Thornbury,  Bradford. 
Here  we  found  a  well-grown  lot  of  ]Jants,  about  200  strong,  including 
an  interesting  selection  of  newer  varieties.  Noticeable  for  high  quality 
were  Australian  Gold,  Modesto,  Edith  Tabor,  Boule  d’Or  (Calvat’s), 
Mons.  Gruyer,  Mutual  Friend,  Oceana,  Phoebus,  John  Seward,  and  .lohn 
Shrimpton.  In  the  incurved  the  Queen  family  on  second  crowns,  C.  H. 
Curtis,  Bonnie  Dundee,  Globe  d’Or,  were  developing  finely.  Mr.  Wardman, 
who  has  charge  here,  has  just  passed  his  plants  through  six  consecutive 
days’  and  nights’  fog,  and  as  he  is  situated  within  the  Bradford  smoke 
radius  some  anxiety  on  his  part  as  a  young  cultivator  was  experienced  on 
account  of  damping,  but  careful  ventilation  and  watering,  with  a  little 
fire  heat,  have  kept  the  blooms  steadily  progressing,  and  thus  averting  all 
danger.— A  Yorkshire  Grower. 
SHOWS. 
DEVIZES.— November  2nd. 
The  annual  autumn  exhibition  was  held  as  usual  in  the  Corn 
Exchange,  a  capital  site  for  such  a  meeting.  Mr.  J.  King,  Devizes 
Castle  Gardens,  in  conjunction  with  Mr.  J.  A.  Randell,  who  acts  as 
Hon,  Secretary,  manage  entirely  this  Society,  which  has  for  its  main 
object  the  assistance  of  the  various  charities— a  commendable  object,  and 
one  which  not  only  merits  but  receives  support. 
With  the  exception  of  two  or  three  classes  devoted  to  Chrysanthemum 
groups  and  baskets  of  hardy  autumn  foliage,  the  whole  of  the  show  was 
composed  of  the  cut  bloom  classes,  and  a  capital  exhibition  it  was  in  this 
section.  The  principal  class  was  that  for  twenty-four  incurved,  distinct, 
for  which  the  sura  of  £10  was  offered  as  the  leading  prize.  Mr.  C.  J. 
Salter,  gardener  to  T.  B.  Haywood,  Esq.,  Woodhatch,  Reigate,  just 
succeeded  in  winning  the  premier  position  with  a  stand  of  medium  sized 
beautifully  finished  examples.  The  varieties  were:— Back  row  :  Mr.  J. 
Kearn,  M.  P.  Martignac,  Globe  d’Or,  Mrs.  R.  C.  Kingston,  Major  Bon- 
naffon,  J,  Agate,  Lord  Wolseley,  C.  H.  Curtis.  Middle  row  :  Violet 
Tomlin,  richly  coloured  ;  Jeanne  d’Arc,  Princess  of  Wales,  very  fine  ; 
D.  B.  Crane,  Mrs.  Heale,  Madame  Darier,  Empress  of  India,  and  John 
Doughty.  Front  row  ;  Queen  of  England,  Miss  M.  A.  Haggas,  Barbara, 
R.  Petfield,  Mrs.  S.  Coleman,  Mr.  .1.  Gardiner,  Novelty,  and  Golden 
Empress.  Mr.  W.  G.  Adams,  89,  Clarendon  Road,  Southsea,  was  an 
exceedingly  close  second  with  blooms  lacking  just  a  trifle  in  freshness, 
but  in  other  respects  an  exhibit  worthy  the  reputation  of  the  cultivator. 
Mr.  W.  Robinson,  gardener  to  the  Right  Hon.  Lord  Ludlow,  Haywood, 
third,  with  smaller  examples. 
•  Mr.  Salter  was  again  the  premier  prizetaker  in  the  class  for  a  dozen 
incurved  specimens  with  similar  varieties  and  blooms  to  those  in  his 
previous  prizewinning  stand.  Mr.  Robinson  a  good  second. 
Japanese  blooms  were  grandly  represented.  For  twenty-four  Mr. 
Salter  once  more  secured  the  leading  award  with  commendable  specimens 
of  the  following  varieties,  all  of  which  were  grandly  staged  : — Back  row  : 
Mrs.  J.  Lewis,  grand  ;  Australie,  Mrs.  C.  Orchard,  Mrs.  H.  Payne,  Lady 
Byron,  E.  IMolyneux,  rich  ;  Edith  Tabor,  and  Pride  of  Exmouth.  Middle 
row :  Charles  Davis,  Mrs.  C.  Blick,  Pride  of  Madford,  Miss  Elsie 
Teichmann,  very  fine  ;  Viviand  Morel,  Australian  Gold,  beautifully 
coloured  ;  Mutual  Friend,  and  Lady  Hanham.  Front  row  :  IM.  C. 
Molin,  Madame  Ad.  Chatin,  Chenon  de  Leche,  J.  Wilkins.  M.  Gustave 
Henry,  Lady  Ridgway,  deep  and  massive  ;  Phoebus,  and  A.  H.  Wood. 
Mr.  F.  S.  Vallis,  Bromham  Fruit  Farm,  second  with  richly  coloured 
specimens,  indifferently  staged.  Mr.  W.  Robinson  third. 
For  twelve  .Japanese  incurved,  Mr.  Salter  followed  up  his  previous 
success,  staging  typical  examples  in  the  best  possible  manner.  Messrs. 
Robinson  and  Vallis  followed  in  the  order  here  given.  For  twelve 
.Japanese,  confined  to  cultivators  in  Wilts,  Mr.  Robinson  won  the  premier 
award  with  grand  examples,  Mrs.  .1.  Lewis  being  e.xtra  fine.  Mr.  H.  Clack, 
gardener  to  Lieut. -Col.  C.  E.  Colston,  M.P.,  Roundway  Park,  second 
with  fresh,  if  smaller,  examples  of  jiopular  varieties.  Anemone  varieties 
were  magnificently  staged  by  Messrs.  Salter,  Robinson,  and  Clack,  the 
prizes  being  secured  in  the  order  here  given. 
IMiss  Mary  A.  Buchanan,  Poulshot  Rectory,  secured  the  premier  award 
for  one  basket  of  hardy  autumn  foliage  and  berries  — a  pleasing  arrange¬ 
ment.  Miss  Marjorie  Carless,  Long  Street,  Devizes,  second. 
I 
COVENTRY.— November  2nd  and  3rd. 
The  third  annual  exhibition  of  the  Coventry  Chrysanthemum  Society 
took  place  on  Tuesday  and  Wednesday,  November  2nd  and  3rd.  There 
were  115  entries,  and  the  number  and  quality  of  the  exhibits  were  far  in 
advance  of  the  previous  years.  The  .show  was  opened  by  John  Gulson, 
Esq.,  who  was  supported  by  C.  J.  Murray,  Esq.,  M.P.,  and  Lady  Murray. 
Mr.  Gulson,  in  spite  of  his  eighty-four  years,  gave  a  charming  address  on 
the  cultivation  and  nature  of  flowers  in  general,  and  Chi-ysanlhemums  in 
particular,  tracing  their  origin  fi-om  the  earliest  times  until  to-day.  Mr. 
Murray,  M.P.,  having  moved  a  vote  of  thanks  to  Mr.  Gulson  for  his 
instructive  and  able  speech,  the  show  was  declared  open. 
The  chief  j)rizes  for  Chrysanthemums  were  taken  by  Sir  Richard 
Moon,  G.  Singer,  Esq.,  .1.  K.  Starley,  Esq.,  T.  Browett,  Esq.,  S.  Loder, 
Esq.,  A.  Smith  Rylands,  Eap,  W.  Herbert,  Esq.,  and  W.  F\  Wyley,  Esq. 
IMany  of  these  exhibitors  took  prizes  for  groups  and  foliage  plants,  and 
the  general  arrangement  of  the  Hall  was  very  striking.  In  the  open  class 
for  a  group  of  Chrysanthemums  arranged  in  a  space  of  50  square  feet  the 
first  prize  went  to  Sir  Richard  IMoon;  the  second  to  G.  Singer,  Esq.,  and 
the  third  to  T.  Browett,  Esq.  For  a  group  of  foliage  plants  the  first  and 
second  prizewinners  maintained  their  positions,  the  third  going  to  Messrs. 
Kimberley  &  Son.  For  twenty-four  Japanese  A.  James,  Esq.,  was  first; 
W.  Herbert,  Esq.,  second  ;  and  C.  A.  Smith  Rylands,  Flsq.,  third.  In  the 
class  for  a  similar  number  of  incurved  the  premier  position  was  secured 
by  E.  Loder,  Esq.;  followed  by  C.  A.  Smith  Rylands,  Esq.,  and  G.  Singer, 
Flsq.,  in  the  order  named.  Lord  Leigh  showed  a  very  fine  collection  of 
fruit  and  vegetables  (not  for  competition) — viz.,  Grapes,  Apples,  Pears, 
Onions,  Cauliflowers,  Carrots,  and  Tomatoes  —  all  of  which  were 
artistically  arranged  by  Mr.  Martin,  the  head  gardener.  Sir  Richard 
Moon  also  staged  a  fine  collection  of  fruit,  and  the  Secretary  of  the  show 
(Mr.  F.  Curtis)  exhibited  a  fine  stand  of  horticultural  sundries.  The 
whole  exhibition  was  in  every  way  a  great  success,  and  x’eflected  much 
credit  on  the  Secretary  and  Committee,  who  had  worked  hard  for 
that  end. 
SEVENOAKS.— November  2nd  and  3rd. 
The  thirteenth  annual  exhibition  was  held  in  the  Club  Hall  at 
Sevenoaks,  a  place  not  half  large  enough  for  the  splendid  exhibits  to  be 
seen  to  advantage.  This  is  the  only  fault  to  be  found  with  this 
popular  show.  It  is  well  managed  and  beautifully  arranged,  and,  w'hat 
is  more,  everything  was  of  excellent  quality.  It  was  favoured  also 
with  glorious  weather,  and  the  success  was  a  record.  Mr.  S.  Cook,  the 
enthusiastic  Secretary,  and  his  Committee  are  to  be  congratulated  upon 
the  satisfactory  management.  It  is  gratifying  to  learn  a  good  balance  is 
the  result  of  their  labours. 
The  principal  feature  of  the  show  was  the  competition  for  the 
challenge  cup,  value  20  guineas,  which  was  first  offered  in  1895,  and 
that  year  won  by  Mr.  A.  Flatton,  gardener  to  IMrs.  Swanzy,  The  Quarry, 
Sevenoaks.  Last  year  it  was  wrested  from  him  by  Mr.  W.  Tebay,  gardener 
to  Mr.  Rycroft,  Everlands,  Sevenoaks.  This  year  Mr.  Hatton  again  won 
with  a  most  superb  group  splendidly  arranged  and  well  finished — a  popular 
win.  Second,  last  year’s  winner  with  also  a  splendid  group,  a  little  lacking 
in  freshness  in  the  blooms.  Third,  the  worthy  Secretary,  gardener  to  De 
Barri  Crawshay,  Esq.,  who  also  showed  a  grand  group.  Fourth,  IMr.  A. 
Gibson,  gardener  to  J.  F.  Burnaby  Atkins,  Esq. 
Specimen  plants  were  well  done  also,  as  were  cut  flowers.  The  lead¬ 
ing  prize  for  specimens,  first  Mr.  Hatton  ;  cut  blooms  with  foliage  plants 
arranged  for  effect,  Mr.  S.  Cook  first ;  single  specimens,  first  Mr.  Hatton. 
For  twelve  Japanese,  in  eight  varieties,  first  Mr.  Tebay  ;  twelve  incurved, 
distinct,  first  Mr.  A.  Gibson  ;  twelve  incurved,  eight  varieties,  first  Mr. 
Cook  ;  twelve  Anemones,  first  Mr.  J.  Brooke.  The  competition  in  cut 
flowers  was  very  keen.  The  various  classes  for  table  plants,  Brimulas, 
Pelargoniums,  cut  flowers  brought  forth  some  spirited  competition. 
Fruit  and  vegetables  were  well  shown,  more  particularly  the  latter. 
Mr.  F.  Seale  exhibited  a  splendid  collection  of  Dahlia  flowers  ;  quite  a 
feature  for  so  late  in  the  season.  He  likewise  decorated  the  platform 
with  plants  and  autumn  foliage,  which  was  most  effective.  The  decision 
of  the  Judges  gave  the  greatest  satisfaction,  which  is  always  pleasing  to 
relate. 
